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How to handle a bully Michael Forster offered practical advice for dealing with school bullies at the Yorkton Martial Arts Training Center on Sept.

23. Participants learned how to verbally and, in certain cases, physically defang bullies during the free afternoon event.

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Watershed moment for towns

By Sean Mott Staff Writer Several local towns will be swimming in powerful funding money in the near future, providing vital repair services for their water treatment and expansion projects.

Springside, Saltcoats, and Churchbridge are recipients of the Small Communities Fund, which provides financial aid for waterworks across Saskatchewan. The three communities were among 46 infrastructure projects chosen for funding in the province.

“Clean drinking water, effi-

cient wastewater treatment, and safe roadways are critical to building prosperous and sustainable communities in Saskatchewan and across Canada,” said FrançoisPhilippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, in a press release.

In some of the selected projects, government bodies will provide portions of the funding needed; local communities will need to foot the bill for the remaining chunk. In total, more than $53.9 million in federal-provincial funding will go towards water, wastewater, and

road projects in Saskatchewan.

For certain communities, the financial aid came at a crucial time. Churchbridge is working on water treatment system upgrades, which will cost over $2.2 million. Carla Kaeding, administrator for the Town of Churchbridge, said the water system is long overdue for a touch-up. “[We were told] if we didn’t do something with our water by 2022, we’d be on a boil-water order,” she said.

The Churchbridge project will take over two years to complete. It involves reservoir and drainage upgrades, a reverse

osmosis unit, and a building expansion, among other things.

Kaeding is pleased with project’s outlook.

“It’s good for the town,” she said. “It makes the community that much stronger.”

Saltcoats will also be upgrading its water plant, along with expanding its lagoon. The project is one of the pricier items in the province, costing over $4.3 million.

It’s expected to be completed by 2020. Carling Sandercock, administrator with the Town of Saltcoats, thinks the project is important for the area.

“We’ve been meaning to

extend our lagoon for a while,” she said. “Council, staff, and residents were extremely happy to get [funding].

“It’s very essential to have clean drinking water.”

Springside will be replacing its sewage system, which will cost over $2.1 million. Mayor Jack Prychak said it will take more than a year to complete.

“It’s going to improve the whole system,” he said.

A full list of project funding can be found at www.watercanada.net/small-communities-fund-supports-water-andwastewater-projects-in-sk/.

YCC awards finalists announced

By Sean Mott Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC) is set to celebrate the best local businesses early next month.

YCC announced the finalists for its 13th

Celebrate Success Business Awards at a luncheon on Sept. 20. Dozens of people were in attendance to cheer on the finalists.

Yorkton businesses applied for the awards earlier this month by submitting detailed

information packages. A panel of judges studied these packages and picked a collection of finalists.

Across the 13 award categories, YCC highlights businesses that make the biggest impact on their customers and

community.

In the “Customer Service” category, Budget Blinds Yorkton, Modern Mattress and the Bed & Bath Boutique, the Plum Tree, and Yorkton Co-Op made the cut.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton,

Kinette Club of Yorkton, Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, the Health Foundation’s Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs, Yorkton Community Concert and All That Jazz Big Bands, and Yorkton Co-op’s Pumpkin Walk will vie for the “Community Merit” award.

The “Community Involvement” category is filled by CrossFit FUNCTION, Farrell Agencies,Harvest Meats, and RH Electric.

Logan Stevens Construction, the

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City bus service set for changes

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer How city buses operate in Yorkton will soon change.

The long familiar Dial-aBus system is going to be abandoned in favour of a two-loop

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fixed route picking up and dropping off customers along the way.

The new route system will take an hour to complete with each half-hour loop starting at the Yorkton Co-op Grocery.

There are 28 stop locations

around the city.

John Denysek with Saskatchewan Abilities Council in Yorkton said one of the key changes is that riders will no longer need to head to the telephone first.

“They will no longer have to

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There will now be a printed schedule of when the bus will be at a stop and riders only need to be there on time to catch a ride.

“It will serve every stop once in an hour,” said Denysek.

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concrete pads to be poured.

The new system is scheduled to start soon, pending the arrival of two new vans which will be used by the service, said Denysek.

“We’re waiting on the delivery of the new vans,” he said, adding they are expected before year-end.

The new vans are smaller and more cost-effective to use.

“They are cheaper to operate than the big buses we have,” said Denysek.

The new vans will seat 15.

“We looked at usage rates and they were never over that 15 limit,” said Denysek.

But smaller vehicles will mean less room for riders to carry baggage.

“Obviously the vans are smaller so we’ll have to enforce how much can be carried on the bus,” said Denysek. That limit is essentially two bags or “what

can be placed on your lap or under the seat.”

Once the buses arrive there will be a 30-day trial period where the bus will operate free, before a new fee schedule kicks in.

An adult fare will be $3.50 (exact change required) or a monthly pass of $75. The student rate (under 18 years of age) will be $2.50 with a monthly pass at $37.50.

Also, during the month-long phasein, the Dial-a-Bus number will remain operational so people can call in for help in understanding the new system or to check where stops are, said Denysek.

The new service will be reviewed by the City’s transit committee and if further changes are required, recommendations would be presented to Yorkton Council, said Denysek.

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Medicine Shoppe, Mr. Mike’s, and Pet Valu Yorkton will compete for the “Marketing” award.

The “Safety” category is occupied by Yorkton Concrete, Harvest Meats, SveinCo Developments, and Value Tire Yorkton.

Back Forty Brewery, Farrell Agencies, Rayzr’s Cellar, and SveinCo Developments will duke it out in the “Property Restoration” category.

In the “Education and Training” category, Collins Barrow, North 40 Fabrics, and SveinCo Developments are the finalists.

North 40 Fabrics, Sheila’s Place, ServiceMaster, and Three Way Industries will compete for the “New Business Venture” award.

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The “Business Growth and Expansion” category will highlight Harvest Meats, NL Construction, RH Electric, and TA Foods.

Stephanie Buckle, Kirstin Weber, Bailey Popowich, and Drew Hunt will be spotlighted for their hard work in the “Young Entrepreneur” award.

Cornerstone Credit Union, Farrell Agencies, Haas Nissan, Good Spirit Air Service, Parrish and Heimbecker, and TA Foods will strive for the “Award of Excellence.”

The winners in every category, including the “Small Business of the Year” and the “Large Business of the Year,” will be announced at the Celebrate Success Business Awards Gala on Oct. 3 at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre.

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Career blossoms on ocean cruises “It’s two shows a night, six shows a week …

You definitely need to get creative mentally.

The mental aspect is to challenge yourself every show.”

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Lauren Denysek is headed back to the sea aboard a cruise ship continuing her career as a dancer.

Denysek, who grew up in Yorkton, spent the summer rehabbing an injury suffered on her last cruise ship tour.

She was performing on a raised area of the stage, when the accident occurred.

“I fell about 12-feet while performing,” she said, adding the result was “I fractured my heel.”

The injury is all part of being a dancer, said Denysek who has had injuries including torn meniscus in both of her knees.

With her latest injury there was 10-weeks in a cast, followed by sixweeks of physiotherapy, and no actual dance training.

“It was a chance to indulge my other interests to try to keep busy,” said Denysek.

But as summer drew to an end Denysek was back on the dance floor getting herself ready for a new show, one which will again take her around the world on a cruise ship.

“It feels amazing to be back in my element,” Denysek said before heading to Florida for rehearsals. “To dance again felt so good.”

The new show, a 10-month contact, will be on the MS Symphony of the Seas, an Oasis-class cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. As of June 9, 2017, she is the largest passenger ship in the world.

The new show will be new ground for Denysek as a dancer as it will take place in an aqua theatre, which will mean aspects of the show are in water.

“It’s a whole new element,” she said, adding she will need to perform dives into the water, and then there will be getting used to performing while soaking wet.

Denysek said she of course knows how to swim, but it has never been a favoured activity.

“I wouldn’t say I swim on a regular basis, but I’m excited. It will be a new challenge,” she said. “… When I do a show I want it to challenge me.”

Denysek, 23, said she has always been up for new challenges, from the

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earliest days learning her profession at Dance Innovations in Yorkton.

“I knew then I wanted to continue with dance, to make it a career,” she said.

That desire took Denysek to Vancouver after high school in Yorkton, where an agent first connected her with an opportunity on a cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas. The initial tour took the young dancers to ports in Australia,

China, Japan, Singapore and more.

“The itinerary was amazing,” she said, adding there is not a lot of time for performers to sightsee when in a port, “but it gives you a taste.”

Most of the time for dancers is taken up with rehearsals and shows which Denysek admitted at times can become tedious as a tour can extend out seven months with shows almost every day, her last contract encompassing 212 per-

formances.

“It’s two shows a night, six shows a week,” she said, adding it becomes as much mental training as physical. “…

You definitely need to get creative mentally. The mental aspect is to challenge yourself every show.”

Away from the stage Denysek said being part of a show on a cruise ship has other challenges, including living in what is essentially an apartment complex with the rest of the performers. It means finding activities where she can get away from her career.

In Denysek’s case she likes shooting photos when in port.

“When I get in my cabin I edit the photos,” she said.

And of course there are personality conflicts which arise given the near constant contact with other performers.

“You definitely get to know who you want to spend time with and who you just want to work with,” she said.

Denysek said she would love to eventually land a live performance spot on a show someplace like Vegas, but the cruise ships contracts let her see the world, and perform which is a double win for her.

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Phone: The Saskatchewan Party’s Sept. 12 by-election loss in Regina Northeast doesn’t much affect the short or even long-term future of this government.

After all, the Sask. Party still holds 48 of Saskatchewan Legislature’s 61 seats, so New Democrat Yens Pedersen’s win changes very little.

The truth be told, this city seat was a way bigger deal for the 13-member NDP Opposition than it was for the Sask. Party.

Because funding at the Saskatchewan legislature is directly tied to the number of MLAs you have, another member means more in Opposition because it means money to hire staff researchers and communicators.

Moreover, losing a city seat would not have looked good for the NDP. But a loss in a city seat — even one it held — isn’t much of threat to the Sask. Party’s longterm viable, either. Here’s why: Pedersen’s approximate 730-vote win (the official Election Saskatchewan tally is yet to come) is a healthy enough win.

And for the NDP, it does mark a significant turnaround from the former Sask. Party finance minster Kevin Doherty’s 2011 and 2016 wins that were by even widen margins.

This win now followed two other city NDP by-election wins in Saskatoon Meewasin (Ryan Meili) and Saskatoon Fairview (Vicki Mowat) since the 2016 election.

This has added significant because the federal election scheduled for 2019 will see two sitting MLAs — Corey Tochor in Saskatoon and Warren Steinley in Regina — contest seats for the federal Conservatives. That means that their current respective seats of Saskatoon Eastview and Regina Northwest will face by-elections because the next provincial general election won’t be until 2020 and our law stating no legislative seat can no be vacant for more than six months.

Two more city seat by-elections losses for the Sask. Party is a distinct possibility. Given the trend we witnessed in Regina Northeast, one might think a couple more by-elections win would give the NDP plenty of momentum going into that 2020 general election.

But we need to remember just how solid the Sask. Party is in rural Saskatchewan.

Between the NDP wins in the two Saskatoon by-elections and its win earlier this month in Regina Northeast, the Sask. Party won three rural elections in Kindersley (won by Ken Francis to replace Bill Boyd), Swift Current (won by Everett Hindley to replace Brad Wall) and Melfort (won by Todd Goudy to replace the late Kevin Phillips).

Kindersley is as solid conservative country.

You’d have to go back to the Tommy Douglas era to find a time when the CCF/NDP last had a legitimate shot of winning. Both Swift Current and Melfort did flirt with NDP representation after the demise of the Grant Devine Progressive Conservative government.

However, it’s been 27 years ago since Devine was in power and everywhere in rural Saskatchewan has become rock solid for the Sask. Party. Or at least, that’s what the recent by-elections suggest.

The margins of victory for the Sask. Party candidates in the three rural by-elections was between 75 per cent and 85 per cent of the popular vote. By comparison, the margins of victory

by NDP candidates in the three city by-election was between 50 per cent and 60 per cent.

Pedersen’s win in Regina Northeast was solid enough, but this part of the city voted NDP for 40 years prior to Doherty.

There are more than a dozen urban seats in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert — all of which, the Sask. Party now hold — that will be tougher for the NDP to win.

And besides having to win all of these city seats, the NDP by-elections would still have to make a breakthrough somewhere in the Sask.

Party’s rural fortress.

Recent by-elections suggest there is no chance of that.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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Agriculture important to city W

hile there is a spot in this publication where an opinion piece on agriculture appears weekly, this week we're highlighting farming in this space.

Some readers will wonder why that is the case, especially since the editorial of a newspaper has traditionally been a space to offer ideas about things of importance to the community. It is a space where newspapers try to inspire its readers to think about things which make their local community all that it is.

And that is exactly why farming, and more specifically Agriculture Month, is this week’s topic.

Each year the province designates October as Agriculture Month, a lead Yorkton Council followed at its last regular meeting, making the monthlong designation specific to our city.

The dual designation is a testament to the importance both the provincial and municipal government place on agriculture.

For city residents, the importance of agriculture may be less understood, as many people have little to no direct connection to farming these days.

Active farms might be as close as crossing our city boundaries, but many people haven't visited a farm.

That is a reality driven by the decadeslong trend of fewer and fewer farmers.

Since the end of the First World War, the number of farmers has declined as farms have become bigger and bigger.

So, more and more people know less about farming. They may drive by fields of canola, wheat, flax, and

barley on trips outside the city, yet be unaware which crop is which and not understand what a farmer must undertake each year to produce those crops.

Some will say understanding farming is not that important, suggesting most of us do not know the ins and outs of how potash is mined or just how the lumber used to build our homes came to be produced. To an extent that is true.

But agriculture holds a unique position as our food producer, which is, of course, critical to our survival. Having some understanding of the industry that produces food when it is close at hand seems wise on our part.

If actual understanding of farming is more than we want to achieve, we should all, at the very least, have an appreciation of the sector and those who operate the farms.

It is, after all, farming which drew many of the earliest settlers to our region.

The sector remains hugely important locally, especially as we recognize how it is the reason for the creation of canola crushing, flax oil processing, oat processing, grain elevators, machinery dealers, and other innovations. Many businesses exist to serve the sector and that means jobs for people and money rolling through our economy.

Suddenly, understanding why October is Agriculture Month becomes much clearer.

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History Corner Manitoba and Northwestern Railway derailment early 1890s

JeanAnne Teliske Landfill Manager, and Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney with the Waste Reduction Week proclamation approved Sept. 17.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council declared Waste Reduction Week in Yorkton at its regular meeting Sept. 17.

“Waste Reduction Week is held annually in October to build awareness around issues of sustainable and responsible consumption, encouraging choice for more environmentally responsible products, and promote actions that dispose of wastes in an environmentally friendly manner,” explained JeanAnne Teliske Landfill Manager, at the meeting.

In 2018, Waste Reduction Week will be held October 15-21.

“To increase aware-

ness and provide an opportunity for residents to properly dispose of household hazardous wastes free of charge, the Environmental Services Department will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection day on October 20,” said Teliske.

This event will take place at the Public Works Shop from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm and will be conducted by GFL Environmental.

Household Hazardous Waste, or HHW, is any waste from your home that you consider to be dangerous or of which you are unsure.

It includes any leftover household product that is marked flammable, corrosive, explosive or poison. Common examples

are lightbulbs, solvents, cleaners, propane cylinders, and batteries.

Fire Protective Services will also be on site collecting sharps waste and providing information on disposal locations within the City.

In addition, “As part of Waste Reduction Week, we will also be conducting school and business tours of Recyclability Enterprises and the City of Yorkton Sanitary Landfill. These tours will increase awareness of these facilities as well as increase the public’s knowledge of what happens to recyclables once they leave your home or business and the impacts of waste reduction at our landfill,” said Teliske.

The photo features men and equipment working a derailment scene somewhere between a Manitoba site and Yorkton. It appears to have occurred at a bridge over a river or creek. This railway company operated in Manitoba between 1881 and 1900. It was referred to as colonization railway, as were several others operating out of Manitoba. It is the railway that entered Yorkton in 1891. It brought numerous settlers from Eastern Canada to settle in Yorkton and the surrounding countryside, as well as the numerous Ukrainian immigrants who arrived here in 1897 to take up free homesteads in the outlying regions of Yorkton. The railway company was sold to the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1900. On the right side,

note the telegraph poles, each one reinforced by 2 poles. Note also, the presence of 2 or 3 children in close proximity to the scene of the accident. This would not be allowed today!

This photo had a caption entitled “Building of the railroad to Yorkton.” When double checking with retired Canadian National Railway Engineer, Launey Weitzel of Yorkton, it was declared an error, and identified as a derailment.

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Breastfeeding Week World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is being celebrated in Yorkton and area the week of October 1-7, 2018 with the theme “Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life.”

“The theme this year is important in that it highlights not only the long term health benefits for the child, but also looks further to the benefits for the mother and society as a whole” said Heidi Russell, Lactation Consultant for the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Yorkton. “Breastfeeding is a way to secure health, address food security and protect our environment, making it a universal solution to many of today’s problems.”

WBW in Yorkton kicks off with the Quintessence Nursing Challenge on September 29, 2018. This year the challenge is taking place at the Yorkton Family Resource Centre in the SIGN Building on Broadway Avenue from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. All breastfeeding families are welcome and brunch will be provided for those in attendance. The challenge will take place at 11:00 am, with a goal to have the largest number of mothers breastfeeding simultaneously in a set geographical area as a percentage of the birth rate.

Yorkton and area has been participating in the challenge for seven years running and hopes to make 2018 the best year yet. More information is available on the “Yorkton Breastfeeding Matters” Facebook group, or by contacting the Early Visiting Program at 306-7860625 or Lactation Services at 306-786-0886.

Celebrations continue on Tuesday, October 2, as SHA and Inner Cycle Spin Studio partner to host a ride to highlight the long-term health benefits of breastfeeding. The ride will start at 7:30 pm at Inner Cycle Spin Studio at 25 Myrtle Avenue in Yorkton.

Participants are encouraged to wear pink to raise awareness that breastfeeding impacts a mother’s long-term health as well, including decreasing her risk for breast cancer. Those interested in participating can register to ride using the MindBody App or by calling 306-621-SPIN. Yorkton Breastfeeding Matters Support Group will also have a special celebration for WBW on Thursday, October 4 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Yorkton Family Resource Center.

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Yorkton gains palliative care rooms

By Sean Mott Staff Writer East central Saskatchewan patients and families facing the difficult journey of end-of-life care now have dedicated rooms for their specific needs.

The Health Foundation, with support from a series of donors, unveiled two new palliative care rooms at the Yorkton Regional Hospital on Sept. 20. “[These rooms] came about because there’s a need,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director with the Health Foundation of east central Saskatchewan. “The community strongly said it’s worthwhile.”

Palliative service is typically associated with end-of-life care. It’s designed to provide comfort and support for patients with life-shortening illnesses.

It focuses on reducing the stress and pain from such illnesses while boosting the quality of life for both the patients and their families.

The Yorkton hospital offered palliative care in the past, but it lacked dedicated space for such services. Two rooms in the hospital’s west section were closed and renovated to provide palliative care. The new rooms include a small kitchen area, a bathroom, and a mechanism to move immobile patients.

The renovations cost $100,000. Fisher thanked the over 500 people who donated money and time to bring the project to life.

“People supported [the project] from all over,” he said. “It makes me feel good about the community we live in.

“People care.”

Bara’ Academy offerings

By Sean Mott Staff Writer Twila and Angelo Napoleoni didn’t expect to be teaching Spanish again this year.

The married couple run the Bara’ Academy of the Arts in Yorkton. The organization offers a wide swath of art classes and it often participates in city-wide events such as Culture Days. Last autumn, Bara’ held a Spanish for Beginners class. At the time, the Napoleonis thought it would be their swan song for language classes.

They both have busy schedules and teaching Spanish is time consuming. They considered putting their Spanish classes on hiatus.

Flash-forward one year and the Napoleonis are still busy, but they’re offering language classes this fall. Since the course ended, word has spread about Bara’ Academy and enough people have expressed interest in learning a second lan-

guage that the Napoleonis have opened their teaching doors yet again.

“There’s a demand,” Twila said.

The Napoleonis are offering introductory courses in Spanish and German this fall. The classes run for 12 weeks and cost $240 plus GST. Last year, the Napoleonis were very hands-on in their classes, working as a educational tag-team. This year, they’re stepping into a sideline role.

“We’re quite a busy family,” Twila said. “I’m behind the scenes...doing technical stuff.”

The Napoleonis hired Alejandra Toledo to teach the Spanish class.

They’re confident Toledo (who’s originally from Guatemala) will be a quality instructor.

“She’s taught in Canada before,” Twila said. “She knows the ins and outs of the grammar.” “[It will be] similar to what we taught last time,” Angelo said.

The German course is

a new offering this year.

Melissa Antony, who lived in Germany for several years, will be teaching the course. She took the Bara’ Spanish class last year.

“I was inspired by Twila’s class,” she said.

Antony approached the Napoleonis about teaching a conversational German course. They were happy to offer a new language in their curriculum. “[It’d] be a nice addon,” Twila said. “[Antony’s] got the knowhow.

“I’m very confident in her abilities.”

The Spanish class will be held at the Saskatchewan Abilities Council on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Antony will host the German class at the Fuel coffee shop on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Both courses run for 90 minutes.

Anyone interested in joining either class can contact Bara’ Academy at 306-786-2787 or at bara_ academy@hotmail.com.

Ross Fisher welcomes visitors to the new palliative care rooms on Sept. 20.

September 26, 2018 - October 2, 2018

Council Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Request for Proposals Name of Proposal: Deer Park Golf Course #8 Hole Irrigation Proposals must be received before 12:00 p.m. on October 12, 2018 Please send sealed proposal clearly marked “Deer Park Golf Course #8 Hole Irrigation” to: Department of Community Development, Parks and Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: Qualified companies are invited to submit proposals for design and installation of irrigation for new #8 Hole at Deer Park Golf Course.

Specifications are available online at Sasktenders.ca and the City of Yorkton website Proposals shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing.

Proposals received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened.

Proposals must include, and a contract will not be awarded without: Proof/Letter of good standing with WCB, Proof of minimum of $2,000,000.00 comprehensive general liability insurance A valid City of Yorkton Business License.

Proponent attendance at the mandatory site meeting is required, and can be arranged by calling Community Development Parks and Recreation at 306786-1750 or email lskaluba@yorkton.ca Contact Person: Enquiries regarding the tendering procedure and particulars should be directed to: Leo Skaluba, Golf Course Superintendent Deer Park Golf Course Phone: 306-782-3366 Email: lskaluba@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Citizen Recognition Awards - Call for Nominations

The great bargain hunt Savvy shoppers perused through a wide collection of musical instruments, homemade crafts, and handy tools last Saturday. The Gallagher

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Centre hosted a flea market on Sept.

22, providing a venue for vendors and buyers.

The Citizen Recognition Awards Committee was formed in January, 2018, to develop a program to annually acknowledge and reward individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the City in various capacities, within City limits. The Committee will be tasked with reviewing nominations received from the public and selecting recipients for the awards in two categories: 1. Adult Civic Recognition – Presented to a citizen to recognize the selfless support the individual has made towards the betterment of the City of Yorkton.

2. Youth Civic Recognition – Presented to a citizen, under the age of eighteen (18) years old prior to December 31 of the current year, to recognize contributions made by the individual towards the betterment of the City of Yorkton.

The Committee is seeking nominations from the public for this process. Call for nominations is open from the period October 1 – 31, 2018. Nomination forms are available during that time at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, or by download from the City of Yorkton website: www.yorkton.ca. Nomination forms may be submitted online on the City of Yorkton website, by surface mail, or hand delivered to: City Hall c/o City Clerk’s Office – 2nd Floor 37 Third Avenue North P.O. Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Winners will be announced at the December 2018 Council Meeting and celebrated at the first Council Meeting in January 2019.

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Council Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

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Commercial & Industrial Building Official

Planning, Building & Development Department Competition Number: 2018 - 35 Are you looking for a great place to work that offers a manageable work-life balance?

Then the City of Yorkton is the place for you!

Yorkton is a growing city of 20,000 in East Central Saskatchewan and is the retail and service centre for more than 200,000 people. No matter what you are looking for, the City of Yorkton offers a multitude of entertainment, shopping, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities to meet your needs in all four seasons.

Additionally there are excellent Educational and Healthcare services, as well as a flourishing artistic and cultural scene.

Reporting to the Director of Planning, Building & Development, the Commercial & Industrial Building Official will examine and review all applications for building permits, perform onsite inspections, assist other departments and government agencies with building-related issues, and more.

Duties & Responsibilities: • Examination of submitted construction drawings and other related documents (i.e. specifications, shop drawings, engineered drawings, etc.) for completeness and compliance with the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and The Uniform Building & Accessibility Standards Regulations (UBAS).

• Onsite inspections of permitted projects for compliance with both the UBAS Act, UBAS Regulations, and the NBC for all building structures required to be permitted under The Building Bylaw; • On site review to ensure compliance with submitted plans, recording of noted deficiencies and taking the appropriate actions to have the deficiencies corrected.

• Inspections of proposed buildings as related to use and occupancy, including buildings that are four (4) storeys or more in building height or that have a building area in excess of 600m².

• Liaise with government agencies and City departments regarding compliance and development related matters to ensure that information and decisions are correctly interpreted and relayed to the applicant in a manner that is understandable.

• Liaise with owners, engineers, architects, project managers, trade professionals and contractors to ensure that information and decisions are correctly interpreted and relayed to affected parties.

• Report writing, order writing, maintaining complete files for archival and legal purposes.

• Act as team leader for Building Services Division to develop and enhance procedures and to provide guidance for and mentoring of Class I and II Building Officials.

Qualifications: • Class III Building Official License, with 5 years’ experience in either construction industry or public regulatory environment Preferred: • Certificate of Proficiency in Carpenter or other trade certificate covered by the NBC, with Journeyman experience.

• Diploma/Certificate in Building Construction Engineering/Architectural Technology from a recognized institute with experience in construction industry.

• Diploma/Certificate in computer-aided design.

• Alliance of Canadian Building Officials Association (ACBOA) certification.

The City of Yorkton offers a competitive compensation package, which includes Benefits and Pension.

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes October 8th, 2018.

Community Development, Parks & Recreation Facility Snow Removal Tenders must be received before 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 5, 2018 Please send sealed tender clearly marked “CDPR Facility Snow Removal” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Details of Tender: The City of Yorkton is accepting tenders for parking lot snow removal services at the following City facilities: 1. Gloria Hayden Community Centre 2. Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre 3. Yorkton Public Library 4. Tourism-Chamber Building 5. Deer Park Golf Course Site inspections are mandatory in order for tenders to be considered. Details on site inspection date and times are included in the tender package.

Specifications are available at: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Administration Office 455 Broadway Street Wes (Gallagher Centre) Yorkton, SK Or request by email to: cdpr@yorkton.ca Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing.

Tenders received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened.

The Contractor is required to have a Health & Safety Program and provide a copy to the City. In the absence of their own Health & Safety Program, the Contractor must follow the City’s program applicable to the department for which they are hired. The Contractor must also provide the City with a Letter of Good standing with WCB. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the tender procedure and particulars can be directed to: Taylor Morrison Recreation Services Manager City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1776 Email: tmorrison@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Request for Proposals Name of Proposal: Deer Park Golf Course Clay Fill and Topsoil Proposals must be received before 12:00 p.m. on October 10, 2018 Please send sealed proposal clearly marked “Deer Park Golf Course Clay Fill and Topsoil” to: Department of Community Development, Parks and Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: Supply and deliver approximately 5000 cubic meters of clean clay fill between October 11 and October 26, 2018.

Supply and deliver approximately 650 cubic meters of clean sandy loam topsoil between October 15 and 31, 2018.

Provide hourly pricing as follows: - Tandem truck with capacity of 8 cubic meters of clay fill, and - Semi-tractor and dump trailer with capacity of 16 cubic meters of clay fill Specifications are available online at Sasktenders.ca and the City of Yorkton website Proposals shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing.

Proposals received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened.

Proposals must include, and a contract will not be awarded without: Proof/Letter of good standing with WCB, Proof of minimum of $2,000,000.00 comprehensive general liability insurance A valid City of Yorkton Business License.

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 Development306-786-1747 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

Contact Person: Enquiries regarding the tendering procedure and particulars should be directed to: Leo Skaluba, Golf Course Superintendent Deer Park Golf Course Phone: 306-782-3366 Email: lskaluba@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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Rail safety week focuses on prevention

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer If you live in Yorkton, you can’t help but be aware of the train, given the two rail lines that cut through the city. Rail safety week, which runs from Sept. 23 to 29, is a reminder to treat those trains with respect and pay attention at the many rail crossings in the area.

The City of Yorkton joined with representatives from CN and CP police to highlight rail safety and remind people to look, listen and live.

“Our goal is to try to educate the public and make them aware of the risks that become huge and dangerous when you don’t abide by the signage and you don’t stay where you’re supposed to be,” said Cst. Hank Neumiller, CN Police officer for the Yorkton area.

There were 223 incidents involving trains in 2017, 72 of which were fatalities. Neumiller said that the main thing that linked all of those incidents was that they were all preventable, so they

use rail safety week to highlight the need to pay attention around railroad tracks.

Neumiller also used the opportunity to highlight what people need to do if they have an emergency around railway tracks. While most people have the instinct to phone 9-1-1, he said that what you need to do is to phone the 1-800 number on the crossing and inform them which crossing you are at, which is also written on the rail crossing sign. The reason behind doing this is so that either CN or CP can tell their crews.

“9-1-1 deals with police, fire and ambulance, they’re not thinking about the railroad, they don’t have any communication with the train crews, they don’t have any communication between anyone in and amongst the railroad.

Where if you phone the 1-800 number associated with the railroad, they can trickle down, they can call 9-1-1, they can get the police and ambulance coming, they can do all of that, but they can

They also focused on the joint venture between the city, CN and the Yorkton Business Improvement District to build new fence along the rail line near the skate park. The $30,000 project is a necessary one, because that area of track has long been associated with trespassing, from well before the Skate Park in the area was built, explained Neumiller, due to its proximity to downtown.

Rail safety week began at the Skate Park, where fencing will be installed to prevent trespassing on the railroad. Pictured are councillor Mitch Hippsley, Meagan Richards with the Yorkton Business Improvement District, CP Police Cst. Matthew Loscombe, Mayor Bob Maloney, CN Police Cst. Hank Neumiller, Fire Chief Trevor Morrissey, Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit and Kristen Groeneveld, representing MP Cathay Wagantall. also tell the trains, at this location something is going on, you guys need to stop. Without that, the train is coming, and one of our trains at track speed, which is approximately 90 km/h, will take a mile to stop. They might not see anything until they’re well within that mile, and they can’t stop, and we might see a seri-

ous injury or a fatality.”

The need for a week for rail safety is more pressing as the railways expand, said Neumiller.

“We’re going to see some of our communities who see one or two trains a week see one or two trains a day. So the com-

munities, we’re going to have to really work with them to improve their knowledge and awareness of us, because after 15 years of one or two trains a week, and all of a sudden there’s one or two trains a day, the communities aren’t used to that.”

“There were always people trespassing across the railway as a shortcut to get where they needed to go. It was an issue because any time is train time, and if you have a crew coming through at 4:00 a.m. and you have somebody walking down the tracks with their headphones on and not listening or it’s winter and they have their hood up and toque on and they can’t hear you, that’s a huge risk to everyone.”

The fence is expected to be built in the spring.

Memoir workshop provides window to past

By Sean Mott Staff Writer Kathy Morrell is deeply interested in literature. She used to work part-time with Yorkton This Week. She’s an avid reader. But one of her favourite mediums is the memoir.

Morrell has ghostwritten memoirs for people.

She’s also put pen to paper for her own life stories. She thinks the memoir provides the perfect outlet for preserving personal tales for future generations. “[It’s] a legacy for families,” she said. “[People] have a desire to record their life stories.”

Morrell is bringing her love for memoirs to Yorkton later this month.

The Saskatoon-resident is leading the “Telling Your Past - Introduction to Memoir Writing” workshop on Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Yorkton Film Festival is hosting the event as part of Culture Days across Saskatchewan.

“There’s a huge inter-

est in people telling their own stories,” Morrell said.

Morrell will offer tips and tricks to crafting a compelling memoir.

Workshop participants are encouraged to bring a significant memento to spark inspiration for the memoir process. Morrell said she’ll guide writers with their work, but they’ll have to make the biggest decisions for their writing.

“People who come to the workshop have to determine [what they want to say],” she said.

In Morrell’s opinion, the hardest part of the memoir (derived from the French word for “memory”) is recalling parts of your life in crystal-clarity. Two people could experience the same moment and they could both remember it in completely opposite ways.

“People have different memories of events,” Morrell said. “That’s the most difficult thing.”

Morrell thinks the memoir serves an impor-

tant function as a historical document and a familial gift. Families enjoy connecting to their loved ones by reading the human and personal stories in memoirs.

“Families like to know what’s gone on in the past,” Morrell said.

The memoir workshop is free to attend.

Participants need register for the class by calling 306-782-7077 before Sept.

28.

Vet Tech Week The Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT) celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week every year in coordination with all provincial AHT/VT Associations in Canada.

Thirty-four years ago, Veterinary Technologists felt it was time to create a unified voice. Therefore, in 1984, the SAVT was founded with 35 members to serve, support and

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register Veterinary Technologists in Saskatchewan. The SAVT places emphasis on professional development and educational advancement of Veterinary Technologists.

Yorkton Council declared the week locally at its regular meeting Monday. Here Jasmin Carlton, executive director of the provincial association accepts the proclamation from Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney.

The Yorkton SPCA extends a Big Thank You to…

• BG Denture Clinic • Canadian Tire • Debbie & Keith Hayward • Fins, Feathers & Fur • Logan Stevens • McDonald’s Restaurant and all who participated by walking and collecting pledges Thank you all for making the

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Snow, which started falling Sept. 21 and continued Sept. 22, left swaths in the Canora area covered. The snow melted, but it will take some good weather before farmers can combine the crops.

Influencing animal genetics - part 2 Last week I filled this space with thoughts on how over the centuries, farmers and pet hobbyists have modified a number of species through selective breeding.

While the pigeon, discussed at some length last week, is exhibit one of that, but it extends across a wide range of animals we generally define as pets.

The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. The result

is a massively diverse range of breeds.

“The smallest known adult dog was a Yorkshire Terrier that stood only 6.3 cm (2.5 in) at the shoulder, 9.5 cm (3.7 in) in length along the headand-body, and weighed only 113 grams (4.0 oz).

The largest known dog was an English Mastiff which weighed 155.6 kg (343 lb) and was 250 cm (98 in) from the snout to the tail. The tallest dog is a Great Dane that stands 106.7 cm (42.0 in) at the shoulder,” related Wikipedia.

Certainly it is hard to fathom the St. Bernard

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Calvin Daniels and Chihuahua being from the same root wild wolf centuries ago. And you can include the whippet, sharpie, and komondor to the list of breeds which look little like their cousins thanks to selective breeding modifying the base stock.

It is very much the same story when you look at the domestic cat, the tailless manx, the hairless Sphynx, the Scottish Fold (with its strange ears), and the long-haired Persian.

They are distinctly different from each other, diverging from an

ancient shared ancestry through selective breeding which has effectively modified the cat.

The same story can be told regarding rabbits, goldfish, and guinea pigs.

But it extends to plants as well. Flower lovers have bred for colours in flowers from orchids to gladiolas for centuries, modifying the plant from its basic form in the process.

Today the process of plant modification in particular is being sped along by the sciences of gene transfer, but is the result so different?

There is science in developing a new pigeon breed, just as there is science in an herbicide tolerant oilseed.

The question becomes why some people are suddenly fearing what science is creating today, while modified species exist all around us now.

It is a question the agriculture sector must answer in a way that will allow those with concerns to feel secure in the modern science of GMO. Calvin Daniels is Editor at Yorkton This Week.

Wet weather stalls harvest progress A wet and cool week stalled most harvest operations in the province. Sixty-two per cent of the crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. The five-year (20132017) average is 53 per cent for this time of year. Twenty-six per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straightcut.

Rain fell over the majority of the province, with the largest amounts being reported in the

central and northern regions.

Many areas in these regions recorded more than 30 mm of rain. Snow was reported in the northwest region.

Harvest is most advanced in the southwest region, where 86 per cent of the crop is now combined. The southeast region has 84 per cent combined, the west-central 57 per cent and the east-central region 55 per cent. The northeast region has 29 per cent combined while the northwest region has 17 per

cent combined.

Ninety-six per cent of lentils, 95 per cent of field peas, 78 per cent of durum, 50 per cent of spring wheat, 44 per cent of canola and 25 per cent of flax has now been combined.

Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions have improved.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 40 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 19 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is

rated as 31 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 31 per cent very short.

Limited rainfall throughout many regions of the province has pasture conditions rated as 14 per cent in good condition, 23 per cent in fair condition, 36 per cent in poor condition and 27 per cent in very poor condition.

The majority of crop damage was due to lodging and rain causing quality loss.

SaskPower says there were

two reported cases of farm machinery contacting electrical equipment over the last week, bringing the total in September to eight. You can find out more about being safe around power lines by visiting www.saskpower.com/safety.

A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report.

Follow the 2018 Crop Report on Twitter at @SKAgriculture.

Investment into pulse research made Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has invested nearly $1.5 million into pulse research projects that are looking to improve productivity and reduce threats to pulse crop production, as well as projects that will help to build new market demand for pulses.

Under the recently announced Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) AgriScience Cluster program, SPG

will be leveraging their grower dollar investment with $8.7 million of Government and other industry partner funding.

“SPG would like to recognize Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for their continued investment into pulse research,” says Corey Loessin, Chair of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Radisson area pulse farmer. “By leveraging Saskatchewan

grower dollars with government and industry partner funding through the CAP AgriScience Cluster program, we are able to ensure that our investments into research go further to addressing the production and market challenges that are facing our industry.”

Industry partners on the Pulse Science Cluster include Alberta Pulse Growers, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers,

Ontario Bean Growers, and Pulse Canada.

Projects funded under the Pulse Science Cluster are seeking to make advancements in critical areas for the pulse industry, including a project that will utilize breeding and agronomic management practices to mitigate the yield loss in peas due to root rot.

Another project will help build new demand for Canadian pulses in

the pet food market, as the industry is working to diversify demand for pulses.

“Research that will increase on-farm productivity and reduce agronomic challenges is a top priority for SPG,” says Loessin. “We are also targeting our research investments into projects that will build new demand for Canadian pulses. The recent loss of market access in India,

our largest market, demonstrates the importance of continuing to diversify market demand to ensure that we are not as reliant on any one market for pulse trade in the future.”

The total value of research included under the five-year Pulse AgriScience Cluster is over $18 million, with $11.1 million coming from the CAP AgriScience Cluster program.

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M.C. Knoll starts year-long celebration

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer M.C. Knoll School in the city is 20 years old.

And to celebrate the milestone the staff at the school “came up with the idea of 20-for-20 – 20 acts of kindness for the community of Yorkton,� said principal, Jason Trost.

Friday the first event was held as the school invited former teachers and board members for coffee. “This is sort of the first one,� said Trost.

The coffee was also something of a trial run.

The foyer area of the school has undergone a facelift with tables and chairs giving the area a ‘bistro-like’ appearance.

With an area for coffee Trost said the school is open to parents to stop in and have a brew and see their children in the school setting. “We want parents to come feel welcome and have a coffee,� he said.

Trost said the open house approach is to make parents feel part of the school experience. “There’s a perception that schools are closed,� he said, adding that is not the case for families. “Families should be here every day.�

As for the next 19 ‘acts’ Trost said while they have some ideas, they are looking for opportunities to do good things in the community.

M.C. Knoll School has created a coffee bistro-like area to welcome visitors to the school. “We’re looking for ways to give back to the community,� he said.

As an example, should we have a heavy snowfall

in Yorkton this winter students may well head out to clean driveways for those needing a hand. “We have 50 Grade 8s

who could rip through people’s driveways that need a bit of help,� he said.

Trost said commun-

ity groups with projects where they could use some additional help are welcome to contact the school.

Municipal government tops FCM agenda Municipal representatives from Saskatchewan joined fellow leaders from across the country in the County of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, to discuss the goals and objectives of Canada’s municipalities for the year ahead.

Among those representing Saskatchewan at the fall board meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) were Gordon Barnhart, President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and Councillor for the Town of Saltcoats, Yorkton City Councillor and SUMA Director Randy Goulden, and Ray Orb, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and Reeve of the RM of Cupar.

Topics of cannabis legalization, rural broadband, and infrastructure dominated the conversation at the fall meet-

ing, stated a release. “A discussion of municipal autonomy took place against the backdrop of an important national discussion about the role of municipalities and their relationship with the provincial and federal orders of government. Members agreed that now is the time to focus on local decision-making, greater empowerment for cities and communities, and the fiscal tools necessary to make that happen,� noted the release. “The FCM Board sent a unanimous message that municipalities will oppose any use of Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that would have the effect of overriding local decision-making and democratic rights at the local level. The FCM Board also reaffirmed its support for the ability of municipalities to govern their own affairs and

represent the interests of their residents.� “As federal political parties prepare for next year’s election, it is time for a mature and modern conversation about how to empower municipal autonomy,� said FCM President Vicki-May Hamm, in the release. “We need political will from every order of government to have a conversation about how we work together within the Constitution. With engaged federal partners, we know it can be done.�

With legalization fast approaching, cannabis was key on the agenda during this year’s meeting. Municipalities have been working hard to get ready for October 17, but success requires ongoing collaboration and cooperation across all orders of government, most critically at the municipal level.

“Local governments are on the front lines of legalizing cannabis across Canada. Our priority is to keep our citizens safe and well-served,� said Barnhart in the release. “As October 17 draws near, municipalities need more details on implementation, including assurances that municipal costs will be covered through financial tools like excise revenue sharing.�

Reliable broadband is an essential service for Canadians, yet remains elusive for two million living in rural, remote, and northern communities. FCM board members discussed the urgent need for an ambitious, long-term national broadband strategy lead by the federal government to ensure rural communities maintain their vital role in Canada’s economy. “We have a situation where Canadian households are

struggling to connect and businesses are unable to unlock their full potential. This is unacceptable,� said Orb, in the release. “We need the federal government to lead this strategy through long-term, predictable solutions and major investments.�

Board members were also updated on developments in the federal infrastructure plan. This plan was designed to empower municipalities to deliver transformational transit, green, and rural infrastructure projects across the country.

In communities large and small, urban and rural, municipalities are the order of government closest to people’s lives. Their local solutions are helping tackle national challenges—from growth and productivity to climate change— and are building a more livable, competitive Canada.

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Yorkton’s Double Tap Airsoft Group (DTAG) brought their season of airsoft competition to a close this past weekend in a wooded area near Orkney Road and Highway 16. Members spent the morning and afternoon chatting, eating snacks, and shooting at each other.

The group started playing airsoft in 2016. They usually play a variety of activities together, so they decided to start a airsoft team. Many of them played it when they lived in the Philippines before moving to Yorkton.

Airsoft is a simulated gun battle, similar to paintball. It originated in Japan in the 1970s as a way to please shooting enthusiasts while also conforming to the country’s strict gun laws.

Players use replica guns that fire pellets instead of live ammunition. Players use padding, face masks, goggles, and camouflage during the game. Unlike paintball, airsoft shots often don’t leave a visible sign. Joel Montelibano, one of the founders of the group, prefers airsoft over paintball because of the former’s realism.

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DTAG poses for a photo before plunging into the woods for an afternoon of strategy, snowfall, and shooting.

DTAG is open to anyone. People can register at www.dtag.com. The group plans to start playing again once the winter weather melts away.

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Community Spotlight The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.

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Harvest Meats in Celebration of 90 years presents Yorkton’s Brick Mill Heritage Dinner on Wed., Sept.

26 at St. Gerard’s Hall featuring two guest speakers: Kenn Propp, General Manager Harvest Meats sharing his family business story and Kristin Catherwood, Heritage Saskatchewan discussing the importance of heritage buildings in culture. Tickets in advance from any Mill Director or Frameworks Yorkton.

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Free Big Band Concert – Royal Honda Showroom, Sat., Sept.

29, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. featuring Yorkton’s All That Jazz Big Band.

Antique cars on display and hot dogs.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton. Great night of dancing.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Fri., Sept. 28, Ron & Sandra Rudoski.

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St. Gerard’s Annual Fall Supper, Sun., Sept.

30, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 3rd Avenue North, Yorkton.

Roast beef, fried chicken, perogies, cabbage rolls, buckwheat cabbage rolls, vegetables, desserts. Bring a friend and enjoy a delicious meal! Adults $17.00; 6 to 13 years, $10.00; preschoolers free.

Everyone is welcome!

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OPEN Cinema Tues., Oct. 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CCST, Yorkton Public Library.

All ages. Free. Join us for the first installment in the 2018 - 2019 OPEN Cinema screening program! Our theme for the evening is Saskatchewan Stories and Chief Librarian Meagan Richards will be our speaker. More www.yorktonfilm.com

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St. Paul Annual Fall Supper - Sun., Oct. 14, 2018, 2 Seatings: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith Street East, Yorkton. Adults: $16, Students (6-10): $10, Children (5 & Under): Free. Get your tickets for the Annual St. Paul Fall Supper! Tickets are limited, so get yours early! Menu: Roasted Pork Loins, Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Perogies, Lazy Cabbage Rolls, Assorted Salads, Beet Rolls w/Cream, Hot Veggies, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pickles, Buns, and all the Trimmings, with an assortment of Delicious Deserts.

Contact Meghan at 306-783-4266 to purchase tickets.

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Bridge Players The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club invites you to join us at the Yorkton Public Library every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun starting Sept. 5. All bridge players are welcome and encouraged to come and join us. If you would like some brushing up on your bidding skills, require a partner, or for more info please call 306-7821689 or 306-890-0417.

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Yorkton Community Band welcomes musicians on Tues., Sept. 18 to begin their fall season. Previous experience on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument is required.

Everyone welcome.

Contact Larry Pearen, Director 306-621-0523 for more information.

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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. till dark. Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club. Everyone welcome. 306-516-7521.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Call 306-783-3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.

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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-5022 or 306-7837042 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.).

Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.

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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Please use the back door.

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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.

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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum.

Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.

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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage and Pool Players Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., lower level at St. Gerard’s Church east entrance off 4th Ave. N. Light lunch w/coffee/tea.

Nondenominational club.

Contact Joan at 306-7836042.

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The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society holds their regular

meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library.

Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend!

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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e ck e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gather in gs to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 or e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.

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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.

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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http:// parklandwritersalliance.wordpress.com.

Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.

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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a projectbased youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.

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Crossroads - A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence.

Thursdays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway. Free childcare and transportation available & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Shelwin House (please call for address). Adults (women) only. Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more info.

Final gardener’s market Saturday Did you find some exciting new plants at the plant sale? Thank you to everyone who supported the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Annual Fall Plant and Bulb sale last week, and special thanks to members of the Society who donated plants, helped set up, or worked at the sale. Your help is very much appreciated — thank you!

This Saturday is the final Saturday for the Yorkton Gardeners’ Market, beginning at 8 a.m. till noon at Melrose and Simpson streets in Yorkton (north parking lot of the Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre).

Congratulations, gardeners, on a successful year and for sharing the bounty of your garden!

I’d like to tell you about a wonderful new project that the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is involved with, in partnership with the Yorkton Public Library.

Beginning this year, there will be a Seed Library at the Yorkton Public Library. This is a free program to encourage gardening and local food production. The library would offer seeds and education through this gardening program.

By saving seeds, we are helping to preserve heirloom varieties and protect biodiversity in our food crops. Borrowing seeds from the seed library will also allow interested gardeners to experiment by growing new varieties of plants.

Here’s how it works: in October or November, the Seed Library will begin their seed collection. Then in February, the Seed Library will open for borrowing, operating on the honor system. We’ll be like kids in a candy store with all those delightful news seeds to try! While it is horticultural society members who will begin contributing the seeds to help get this project going, please be aware that the project is open to everyone to obtain new seeds next February.

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Gardener’s Notebook it as time goes on, but it’s something new and exciting to look forward to in our gardening year!

Our group really appreciates this chance to partner with the Yorkton Public Library.

As always, I encourage you to visit the library and check out their great selection of gardening, plant, and landscaping books. Winter is the time to read, learn and be inspired for next spring!

None of us can ever say that we know everything we need to know; there is always something new and wonderful to learn! Sometimes all it takes is one beautiful garden photo in a book to inspire you and set your creative gardening ideas bubbling!

And if you are sitting in front of your computer one wintry evening, you can learn about the amazing plant projects at the University of Saskatchewan by logging on to www.fruit.usask.ca.

Click on “articles” and read about research

on topics such as ancestry of apple selections at the U of S; domestic fruit development program; grape breeding for the prairies; dwarf sour cherries for the prairies; and many informative articles about haskap.

Or click on “our crops” and read about prairiefriendly varieties of cherries, apples, grapes, and other crops all developed at the University of Saskatchewan!

If you are an interested gardener, you are invited and welcome to join the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society. Everyone is there because they share an interest and love of gardening. New members are always welcome. Everyone is there because we share a common interest in gardening, and we’re all there to learn and have fun. So join us!

Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca to see what’s coming up, and have a great week!

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Yorkton Community Concert Choir. Please call Laurene at 306782-0460 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for more information.

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When the ushers in the church I attended last week counted the money in the offering plate, they found something they didn’t expect.

I don’t know what, but I know they didn’t expect it. I also think they likely had a good laugh at me behind my back.

I understand. Really.

The Preacher and I have always made it a practice to give God back a portion of our income.

We do this with gratitude and joy, contributing also to the work of the churches we attend. We’ve found blessing in that.

Giving to others, Jesus said, should be done quietly, without seeking

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public praise, lest we become motivated by the esteem of others rather than the needs of others.

“Don’t let your right hand know what your left hand is doing,” he said, metaphorically emphasizing the importance of humility in our donations, and indicating that God rewards those who practice generosity.

But I don’t think Jesus meant we shouldn’t involve our brains. I made that mistake last Sunday, but I didn’t know it until I left work the next day.

That Monday, just after four, I shrugged on my coat and out of habit,

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reached into my pocket.

Finding a folded slip of paper, I pulled it out for a better look, hoping.

Until that cool morning, I hadn’t worn the coat since last spring. I’ve forgotten folded bills in coat pockets before. A ten.

A five. Even a hundred once.

It took a moment to grasp what I saw. I gaped, then groaned. I held in my hand the cheque I’d intended for the church’s offering plate last Sunday.

How in the world? My mind scrambled, mentally retracing that morning. I’d made out the

cheque before leaving home. Rather than lose it in my purse, I’d put it in my coat pocket for easy removal.

At church, I removed my coat and hung it in the coat rack. But during the first congregational song I remembered that I’d forgotten (!) my offering.

Slipping from my pew, I walked back to the vestibule, found my coat, put my hand in to the pocket and pulled out the folded paper. Without looking down, I slipped it into a contribution envelope on which I’d already written our name, the amount of the cheque and its designation: Missions.

Back in my pew, when

the collection plate reached me, in went the envelope. I never gave it another thought – until the next day when I realized my mistake. Good grief, I thought. What did I stick in that envelope?

A gas receipt? A note from one of the grandbeans? A grocery list?

A library slip? Worse – did the counters wonder if I’ve gone senile? I’m afraid to ask. So far, no one has contacted me, so perhaps they are too.

Next week I’ll rescue the reputation of my mind. Meanwhile, in a world with so many reasons to frown, one unexpected grin at my expense won’t hurt.

Input sought on trepass rules The Government of Saskatchewan is reviewing trespass legislation to determine if changes are needed to better address the balance between rural landowners and the public.

Existing access and posting rules vary for different activities under The Trespass to Property Act, The Wildlife Act, 1998, The All-Terrain Vehicles Act, The Snowmobile Act and The Provincial Lands Regulations. The different rules may contribute to confusion on what legally constitutes trespassing. As part of the review, the Ministry of Justice is asking Saskatchewan citizens for their input.

In particular: Should all access by members of the public to rural property

require the express advance permission of the rural land owner regardless of the activity?

If so, how should permission be sought and granted?

The questionnaire can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/ justice-crime-and-the-law/review-oftrespass-related-legislation.

Provide responses by Oct. 1 to: Ministry of Justice Legislative Services Branch Attn: Review of Trespass Related Legislation 800 – 1874 Scarth Street,Regina, SK S4P 4B3 Or by email at LSBQuestionnaire@ gov.sk.ca.

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Babysitting essentials Instructor Mike Reavie shows Rylan Bernauer how to rescue a choking baby at St. Paul’s School on Sept.

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“We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.”

— James 3:2 NIV Church of God in Christ

MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133 Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME

Zion Lutheran Church (Church of the Lutheran Hour) (GX Radio 9:00 a.m. Sunday) 234 INDEPENDENT ST., YORKTON 306-783-5589 Pastor Andrew Cottrill

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Matins (Prayer), and Devotion

First Baptist Church SMITH STREET & THIRD AVENUE Pastor Steve Rosluk; Office 306-783-3119

Worship Service & Children’s Time at 10:30 a.m.

A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU

Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.

Pastor E. Richardson

306-783-5663

Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Listen to CJGX Radio every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2ND AVE. N & DARLINGTON Deacon: The Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw 306-782-0018 Church 306-786-7131

Sunday, September 30th Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies

109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale

Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.

Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m.

For more information please phone 306-782-2427

“A Place of New Beginnings”

St. Mark The Evangelist

72 Melrose Avenue • PHONE 306-786-6840 Senior Pastors Des & Cheryl Klingspon Employment Program 306-786-1840

Meeting at SS. Anargyri Greek Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask.

“Services in English”

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

• Contemporary Worship • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry phclc.org “Changing our world with the love of God.”

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SECOND AND SMITH STREET St. Andrew’s United CAVENUE hurch OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca

Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko

Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

(insert what is happening this week at the church)

Wednesday, September 26 - Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, September 27 - Choir 7:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Friday, September 28 - BLAST 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 29 - Visioning Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 30 - Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, September 30 - Grief Workshop 12:30 p.m.

—Everyone Welcome—

PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

St. Andrew’s United Church

Orthodox Church www.stmarkyorkton.ca

++Dominion Chapel Ministry Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

Join us every Sunday from 10:45 a.m. for a moment of excellent worship and undiluted word of God. Thursday Bible Study/Fellowship 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

366 Independent St., Yorkton www.dominionchapelcanada.com For more information 306-620-2462 306-641-2377 The home of the blessed generation

Westview United Church

355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’

Sunday School September 30 10:30 a.m.

The Great Plains musical duo Friday, October 12th 7:00 p.m.

Call Church Office for tickets

Westview Fall Supper - One sitting only Sunday, October 28th 5:00 p.m.

Call Church Office for tickets

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778

Sunday, September 30th Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

Saturday Divine Liturgy (English) 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Divine Liturgy (English/Ukrainian) 10:00 a.m.

Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341

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Storytelling Winston Wuttunee, a storyteller and entertainer from the Red Pheasant First Nation, and recipient of 2013 Indspire Award for

Culture, Heritage and Spirituality, gave a presentation Sept. 11, at the Yorkton Public Library.

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Plant sale The annual fall plant and bulb sale hosted by the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society was held at the Parkland Mall in the city Friday.

The event was an opportunity to purchase plants from local enthusiasts to brighten the home as the cool weather of fall and winter looms.

Women’s shirts, wine and coffins on sale Right now, if I look in my personal inbox, I will find at least one advertising suggesting I go shopping for some women’s clothing. I don’t particularly want any, even if their current deals on blouses are pretty spectacular – over 50 per cent off, they shout to the heavens. I’m just not the right market for them, being a bearded fellow whose wardrobe consists mostly of variations on plaid.

So why do they think I want their clothing?

I actually know the winding path that lead here. It began when, while waiting for my better half to finish shopping in a mall, I spotted a shirt that looked okay in a menswear store nearby.

Even better, it was a mere

$15, on clearance, so I bought it. The man at the counter asked for an email address, and I gave mine, not thinking, because at this point my email address is absolutely everywhere so one more place doesn’t make a difference.

That store is part of a larger chain, but apparently not the part that actually gets the email list, so from buying a men’s shirt I now get advertisements for a women’s shirt. While all clothing is unisex if you’re brave enough, I must admit I am not.

This, at least, makes a degree of sense. However, what is quickly apparent is that with advertising getting steadily more targeted, we are suddenly in

somehow now gets recommendations exclusively for wine and coffins.

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Thinking I do with words... a situation where nobody really knows how or why anybody buys anything, having given up that role and given it over to robots. Those robots, as it turns out, are insane.

For example, on my computer at home I get an advertisement from eBay, a place where I mostly buy old film cameras, film and video games from 2003. Which makes it extra confusing

when it suggests I buy a novelty radio that plays bible quotes or memorabilia from the second world war. I get that the robots think I have enough old cameras or video games for 2003, but their suggestions seem completely out of left field.

My product recommendations aren’t the weirdest, however. I know someone who

The problem is that we’re trying to get extremely targeted advertising, while recognizing that people don’t generally want to buy what they already own, so we have put our trust in artificial intelligence.

Sometimes it works – a pharmacy actually worked out when customers were pregnant based on their purchases on a loyalty card – sometimes it very much doesn’t – such as when they try to sell me women’s clothing.

What we are seeing when we go online is a very scattershot attempt to figure out what people are all about without

knowing them very well.

An attempt to prove a point to Calvin Daniels lead to months of my work computer attempting to sell me a Chinese electric car. A joke at home lead to a full year of ads for silk sheets.

I think we actually need to go less targeted, because trying to be excessively targeted has actually closed a lot of people off. Online, there are very few moments where you genuinely discover something you didn’t know you wanted.

But there are plenty of those opportunities outside of that excessively targeted sphere. I didn’t buy those shirts because of an online ad, they were not even aiming at me.

Now they’re just aiming at me with the wrong gun.

Keep children’s vaccinations up-to-date Health officials are reminding parents to make sure children’s vaccinations are up-to-date.

Free childhood immunizations are available for infants and school-age children in Saskatchewan to protect them against highly contagious and potentially serious diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough and chicken pox.

“It’s important to have your children vaccinated on time and on schedule to ensure full protection, especially in schools or other settings where they are most exposed,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “Recent measles outbreaks in Europe and other countries are also a reminder that infectious diseases can spread quickly, through travel and coming into contact with unimmunized or under-immunized individuals.”

Routine vaccinations are free of charge and easily available in Saskatchewan at public health clinics (for preschool children) and through school-based programs (for school age students).

Infants and preschoolage children are eligible to receive the following free routine vaccinations: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) Polio Haemophilus influenza type b Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chicken pox) Meningococcal disease Pneumococcal disease Rotavirus School-age children

are eligible to receive the following free routine vaccinations: Grade 6 students hepatitis B, bacterial meningitis, varicella (chicken pox), human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine

Grade 8 students – tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) booster Public Health Nurses review the immunization records of students in Grades 1, 6 and 8 to check if they are up-to-

date for all age appropriate vaccinations. Parents will soon start receiving immunization information packages for children in Grades 6 and 8.

If your child missed vaccinations or to check your child’s immuniza-

tion status, contact your local public health office at www.saskatchewan.ca/ residents/health/publichealth/public-healthoffices).

Information on Saskatchewan’s immunization programs, the

Routine Childhood Immunization Schedule, and vaccine fact sheets are available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/ immunize or you can call your public health office or HealthLine 811 to inquire.

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Terriers top Wings in home opener

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers were part of the leaguewide showcase held at the Legends Centre in Warman Monday and Tuesday.

Monday the Terriers hit the ice early against Nipawin.

The Hawks initiated scoring with a powerplay marker only 2:44 into the game.

Branden Klatt responded with a pair of Terrier goals to lead 2-1 through 20 minutes.

The second period belonged to Nipawin as MacKenzie MacDonald, Jaxsen Wiebe and Zak Yewchuk all scored for the Hawks to hold a 4-2 lead after two periods.

Jared Legien drew the Terriers within one with a goal 44 seconds into the third, but that was as close as Yorkton would come, as Jordan Simoneau added one more for Nipawin to secure a 5-3 win.

Ryan Ouellette was in the net for Yorkton facing 36 shots in the loss, while Declan Hobbs had the win facing 32 shots for the Hawks.

On home ice

The Terriers played their home opener of SJHL season Friday.

Benjamin Solomon gave the home crowd something early to cheer for with a Terrier goal 42

seconds into the contest.

But it was a short-lived home team lead as Dylan McCabe tied the contest for the visiting Weyburn Red Wings at 1:01.

Then with only 12 ticks left on the clock the Wings pulled ahead on a goal by Jake Mulder.

The hill the Terriers faced got higher when Jacob Piller made it 3-1 with a powerplay goal at 7:58 of the middle stanza.

But 51 seconds later Branden Klatt pulled the Terriers to within one at 3-2, a score that would hold until the mid-way point of the third period.

At exactly the 10 minute mark Tyson Janzen brought the home team even at 3-3.

Kishaun Gervais with his first Terrier gaol, an unassisted effort, gave Yorkton a 4-3 lead at 14:46. The goal would prove the game-winner, as Aiden Bulych threw an unassisted goal into an empty net late to round out a 5-3 Yorkton win.

“The puck was just dumped in and the D-man kind of bobbled it,” said Gervais after the game.

The rookie forward grabbed the puck and saw an opening.

“I kind of saw the goal leaning down on the post,” he said, adding he knew he wouldn’t be able to get over the other side if he went high, which he did for the goal.

“It feels really good to have that (first goal), off

Yorkton goaltender Ben Laidlaw had a strong game in backstopping the Terriers to a home ice win Friday, the team’s first victory of the season. your back,” said Gervais.

It felt even better as Gervais missed a wide open net early in the first period.

“After that I kind of told myself I was going to score,” he said.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said the Gervais marker was certainly a nice one.

“He (Gervais) has such great hands,” said his coach.

Ben Laidlaw had the win in the Terrier net facing 30 shots.

Riley Lamb started for Weyburn facing 32 shots, before being relieved by Cody Levesque for an apparent injury early in the third period. He faced four shots, allowing goals on the first two.

Hehr said the win was a big one coming off two road losses to start the season.

The difference Friday was that the team played a full game, said the Terrier coach.

“It showed what we can do when we play a full 60 minutes,” he said, adding that is something they hadn’t done on the road.

Hehr said he liked how the Terriers responded early, giving up the equalizer so quickly after getting the game’s opener, and then weathering the lead down after giving up a goal in the final seconds of the opening frame.

“After those two goals we could have shut down

and let it get into our heads,” he said, adding “…the message was just to keep focused.”

Road loss

The Yorkton Terriers were in Estevan to play the Bruins and the final result was not pretty for the visitors.

In a span of less than three minutes midway through the first period the host Bruins jumped out to a 3-0 lead.

Turner Ripplinger started things off with a powerplay goal at 9:46, and then popped a second goal, this one at even strength at 10:52.

Jack Michell then made it 3-0 at 12:20.

Thirty-three seconds later Chantz Petruic put

the Terriers on the board to make it 3-1 through 20 minutes of play.

In the second frame the game settled with the teams trading single markers. TJ Irey made it 4-1 for Estevan, before Jared Legien potted a Terrier goal with 15 seconds left in the period to draw the Terriers back within two at 4-2.

But in the third period the flood gate opened as a deluge of Bruin goals filled the Yorkton net.

Isaiah Thomas started things off with a powerplay marker 2:18 in.

That goal was followed by scores by Michael McChesney, Jerzy Martin, Johnny Witzke and Ripplinger’s hat trick marker, to round out the lopsided 9-2 win.

Ryan Ouellette started in the Terrier goal allowing three goals on six shots, before being relieved by Ben Laidlaw who faced 36 shots and allowed six goals.

Kadin Kilpatrick earned the win in the Bruin net facing 23 shots.

Up next

The Terriers were scheduled to play Flin Flon in Warman Tuesday, but results were not available at press time.

Yorkton will be back on home ice on the weekend, hosting Weyburn Saturday, and Notre Dame Sunday, then Humboldt next Tuesday.

Two tough losses for Maulers

By Sean Mott Staff Writer The Rawtec Maulers’ regular season got off to a rocky start last week as the team suffered two decisive losses in a row.

The Maulers fell to the Tisdale Trojans in awayand home-games last weekend, setting a shakey tone for the early part of their season.

In Tisdale territory

The Maulers squared off against the Trojans in their opponent’s home rink on Fri, Sept. 21. The first peroid was scoreless, although Tisdale did outshoot Yorkton 12-1.

Deep in the second period, the Maulers managed to get onto the board when Massen Ziola scored thanks to assists from Josh Peppler and Anthony Roebuck.

Unfortunately, this goal was the team’s only offen-

sive victory.

The game quickly fell apart for the Maulers.

The Trojans scored three goals in rapid succession before the buzzer sounded in the second period.

Tisdale scored one more goal in the third to end the game 4-1 in their favour. The Trojans also outshot the Maulers 47-13. Aiden Elmy took the loss in the Maulers net while Trojans goalie Tanner Martin got the victory.

The Maulers earned 17 penalties during the game, leading to two power-play goals for the Trojans. Coach Kevin Rawlick thinks the team played well during fiveon-five play, but the excessive penalties hurt their momentum.

“We need to stay out of the penalty box,” he said.

Back home

The Maulers didn’t

enough. The Trojans scored one more goal to end the game 5-2. They outshot the Maulers 42-28.

Maulers goalie Kael DePape took the loss while Bryson Garton got the win in the Trojans net.

Four of the Trojans’ goals happened during power-plays. Rawlick said his team will try to evolve past large amounts of penalties.

“We want to continue developing,” he said.

Up next

The Maulers struggled against the Trojans at the Farrell Agencies last Saturday, ultimately losing 5-2. fare better against the Trojans during a home game in Yorkton on Sept.

22. The Trojans set the pace in the first period, scoring two goals within a minute of each other.

Tisdale continued their dominance in the second period, scoring two more goals. The Maulers fought back when Troy Bryska scored with assists from Justin

Broekel and Tanner Hoffman.

Ziola tried to rally the Maulers in the third by scoring with assists from Hoffman and Austin Dycer, but it wasn’t

The Maulers will face the Saskatoon Contacts in Warman on Fri, Sept.

28.

“The Contacts are always a tough team,” Rawlick said. “The big thing is keeping [the team] focused.

“I want to see discipline this week.”

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Jays prospects showing hope for future It should be the time of great excitement for a baseball fan in Canada, but, this year sadly less so than we would have hoped for.

It might be hoped the Toronto Blue Jays would at least be in the conversation in terms of teams with a chance to make the post season. It was, after all, not so long ago Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion were clubbing dingers and the team was relevant in the American League post season debate.

The two sluggers are gone and the Jays are a mere shadow of what they were only two or three seasons ago.

As I write this, with less than two weeks left on the schedule the Jays are 68-82, with a .453 winning position, only 35

games off the lead in the American League east.

Now there are worse teams in baseball, Baltimore is 60 games out of first with only 43 wins in the same division, But the Jays have not been competitive, sitting behind even Tampa Bay, with the Rays only 19.5 games back of Boston.

So it’s all about what comes next.

The Jays did a veteran dump at the trade deadline, although a few old guys are still around playing out bad contracts that make them hard to trade.

That’s fine in the sense this team won’t be in the mix in 2019 either, unless of course Boston and New York both go bankrupt, and every Jays prospect becomes a superstar overnight.

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Sports The puzzle pieces the Jays do have are an odd mix.

On the mound Aaron Sanchez has only four wins with a couple of starts to go, coming off a one win season in 2017. To expect him to rebound to the potential he showed in 2016 when he had 15 wins is likely folly. One bad year is a blip on the radar, two bad years is a disquieting trend.

Marcus Stroman has

four wins as well. In five years as a Jay he has 41 wins, or eight a season.

That too is troubling.

The result is the starting staff in 2019 is a massive question mark that can only reasonably be answered by free agent signings, and frankly an investment of big dollars at this juncture would be a premature one.

There are some pieces starting to show signs of belonging around the

diamond.

After a horrible start Randal Grichuk has his batting average near .250 and has hit 23 home runs.

A better season start and that should be .260 and 30, which works for me.

Kevin Pillar remains a fine centerfielder and isn’t a drag at the plate either.

Teoscar Hernandez is Grichuk-like at the plate, batting near .250 with 20 homers, and promise of upping both a little in 2019. The issue is he is not a good fielder, with eight errors this year. He needs some fine tuning to roam the outfield on a winner, or Billy McKinney plays and Hernandez takes over for the aging Kendrys Morales.

Justin Smoak is still around, but I would put him on the trade block

this off season, and install Rowdy Tellez at first base. This September he has shown he can hit, and it’s time to take a step.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. slots in at second base for me, so Devon Travis moves on as well.

Pencil Danny Jansen in as my main catcher next season, and figure Reese McGuire joins him in 2020.

By 2020 Bo Bichette should be at shortstop and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. figures in at third, unless he moves to the outfield to supplant Hernandez.

Suddenly, by 2020, I am liking the team. It would be young, home grown, and easy to cheer for.

And it could compete with some dollars spent by then on a rotation.

Junior Raiders grind out one-point win

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It came down to the wire but the Yorkton Junior Raiders football team came away with a one-point victory on the weekend.

The Raiders were in Regina at Leibel Field taking on the Balgonie Griffins.

“We were down by 13 at half time,” said coach Al Kyle.

But, the Raiders turned things around in the second half.

“We battled all game, and finally in the fourth quarter took the lead,” said Kyle.

So what was the difference for the Raiders in the second half?

“We started going with our power running offence, and the defence made some key stops,” said Kyle.

The power run game sees the Junior Raiders employ three backs, all on the field at the same time.

Among the trio Noah Bymak lead the way being named the team’s

player of the game.

Braeden MillerLovering and Tannon Keltie were the other backs utilized in the comeback.

The winning points came late for Yorkton.

“We scored with under two-minutes to go,” said Kyle, adding “they got the ball back and the defence held them.”

The Raiders got the ball back one last time, and ran out the clock.

Looking back the offensive line made the difference allowing the run-game to generate offence.

“We’re big and good,” Kyle said of the ‘O’ line.

“It’s a veteran group of offensive linemen.”

And the leader is

Kaitlyn Hoffman.

“She’s excellent. She’s probably our best lineman,” said Kyle.

The win leaves the Raiders with a 5-1 record and second place in their league, with two games remaining on the schedule, including hosting the Regina Schooners Sunday at 1:45 at Century Field.

Soccer group planning facility A few years ago, a small group of parents of Yorkton United FC soccer players began to talk about the possibility of an indoor turf facility here in our city.

They thought that if other communities like North Battleford, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw could support indoor turf facilities, why couldn’t Yorkton?

Spending money on hotels, food and tournament fees out of town and not being able to host large indoor tournaments here in Yorkton were definite considerations. The Flexihall’s concrete floor has been taking its toll on players’ knees and ankles and, because of other important events, Yorkton United, the Flexihall’s primary user, has lost access to the facility for as much as 30 per cent the indoor season. A few years ago, Yorkton United FC approached the city about improving the

Flexihall by purchasing removable indoor turf.

The City could not enter into that arrangement because the Flexihall is used for many events which would require frequent and time-consuming removal and storage of the turf.

A small group of individuals began exploring how to proceed in the direction of an indoor facility. They did research on several other communities and found that they needed to start with conceptual drawings and a feasibility study.

The group has met with organizers of other sports and activities to explore possible partnerships in such a venture.

Yorkton United FC got some conceptual drawings of a potential facility which could be located south of Yorkdale School and west of the outdoor soccer fields adjacent to the Water Treatment

Raider Gridders win big again

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was another lopsided win for the Yorkton Regional High School Raider Gridders.

The Gridders were in Moose Jaw on the weekend to face Vanier High School, where they trumped the host team 54-0.

Gridder coach Jason Boyda said it was a case of everything working, starting with the key position of quarterback.

“He (Jordin Rusnack) is a beast. There’s a reason he’s the reigning MVP,” said Boyda.

Saturday all Rusnack did was throw for 280yards, and run for 85.

“He commands our offence. He’s like a coach out there,” said Boyda, who noted the Raider

pivot is a total package.

“There’s the athletic ability he brings onto the football, field, and there’s his football IQ … that’s just as important.”

The combination has allowed Rusnack to take on more and more responsibility which he has responded to, said his coach.

“He has a really good understanding of our system,” said Boyda.

Boyda said generally when players are “given more ownership of the team,” they respond well because they feel invested in the success of the team, and that is certainly the case with Rusnack.

The Raider Gridders next game will be Saturday when they host Moose Jaw Peacock at 1:00 at Century Field.

A conceptual view of a possible soccer facility for the city.

Plant. The group has also held conference calls with a Canadian company that builds and manages sports complexes across Canada.

The building committee has looked at different configurations of buildings as well. Currently, the goal is a full sized soccer pitch, change rooms accessible from inside and out, office and retail space housed in a steel structure. This type of structure has a life span of around 40 years and would cost in excess of $12,000,000. Also on the table is an air-suspended dome structure which would cost much less to build - around $4,000,000 - but the life span of the “bubble” as it is sometimes called, is 15 to 20 years and is much more expensive to operate and maintain. The bubble structure also requires a pre-existing building with change rooms, public spaces and mechanical to attach to, another cost not accounted for in the $4,000,000.

Several members of the building committee and other community members are looking to host a community meeting to discuss possible partnerships as they move ahead. The next step is to form partnerships with other groups

in the city. From there, the group would need to pursue a feasibility study for the project to determine exactly what kind of facility our community could support.

Contact people from YUFC for the building project are Dennis

Nesseth, Glen Gelowitz, Mike Jakubiec, Mike Chapman, Al Varjassy, Adam Fetsch. This group is working with Darcy Zaharia to bring potential community user groups together for future discussions.

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Janice Zwirski was all smiles last Saturday when she won the Yorkton United FC (YUFC) car lotto at the Flexihall. The lotto raised over $10,000

for the YUFC’s indoor turf facility project. Zwirksi will formally receive her new car at the Yorkton Lions Wine Festival on Sept. 29.

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Co-op disc trilogy wraps up in the snow It was a dull, wet, windy, cold and dreary Saturday.

It would even become a snowy Saturday.

But the Sas-Kam Open Disc Golf Tournament was still held Sept. 22, after thunder and lightning had forced its postponement six-days early.

“Conditions weren’t ideal by a long shot, but it was better than lightning which forced us to hold the event a week later based on safety concerns for our players,” said Trevor Lyons the tournament chair with the Parkland Association of Disc Golf, (PADG).

The Kamsack event was one of the sanction PADG events whereby disc golfers could qualify for the Farrell Agencies Champions Challenge to be held in Melville Oct. 14.

And that is just what Melville disc golfer Josh Gregory did. Holding off a late charge by Yorkton’s Ryan Seitz, Gregory held onto second place to earn a berth in the Championship Challenge.

“Qualifying is awesome because it finally feels like the monkey is off my back, because last year I qualified so early in the year,” said Gregory.

As for the inclement weather, Gregory said he

Josh Gregory of Melville makes his approach shot on #8 at the Sas-Kam Disc Golf Tournament held in the snow Saturday in Kamsack. just tried to play through it without letting it get to him.

“Playing in the cold was not that bad once you got moving around and I did not even notice the snow,” said Gregory, who then added, “the wind on the other hand was very hard to deal with because it was not a constant steady wind, it was very gusty.”

The open division was topped by Regina’s Gage McKay, who shot rounds of 64 and 62 for a total of 126 after 36 baskets.

Gregory went 65 and 66 for 131, while Seitz was 70 and 66 for 136.

In the 50-plus division Lyons topped the field shooting 72 through 18 baskets, with Karl Kreutner of Inglis, MB. second with a 74. Rick Goroluk also of Inglis, was third with an 81.

In the Junior Division a trio of Kamsack golfers went head-to-head with Cameron Allard taking top spot with an 82 through 18 baskets followed by Bobby Taylor with a 99, and Brooke

Taylor at 106.

Dixie Daniels was the lone entrant in the Ladies Division.

The Sas-Kam Open was also the third and final stop on the Yorkton Co-op Sowing Your Oats Tour.

“The Co-op Tour was a new initiative this year for the PADG, and we have to thank the Yorkton Co-op for making it happen,” said PADG president Calvin Daniels.

The tour encompassed the Grain Millers Tournament in

Yorkton, the Co-op Cup at Whitesand Regional Park, (near Theodore), and the Sas-Kam Open, with participants earning points for participating in each event, and for how they finished within the various categories.

“The Yorkton Co-op has outlets in the three communities so it was an idea we came up with the focus on those local courses,” said Daniels.

“For a first year we are happy with the ‘tourwithin-a-tour’, especially considering the sus-

pect weather we’ve had in September. We are already looking forward to building on the Co-op Tour in 2019.”

So who topped out on the tour?

In the Open Division Ryan Seitz earned 46 points at the three events, with Regina’s Gage McKay second with 45 points. Josh Gregory was third with 30 points, while Duncan Holness of Broadview was fourth with 28 points.

The 50-plus Division was captured by Yorkton’s Calvin Daniels with 36 points, edging Trevor Lyons, also of Yorkton with 35. Karl Kreutner was third, with 13 points. Rick Goroluk of Inglis, MB. was tied with Dorian Bush of Yorkton for fourth, each with 12-points.

In the Junior Division Cameron Allard of Kamsack took top spot with 13 points followed by Bobby Taylor, 12-points and Brooke Taylor 11-points both also from Kamsack. Payton Popowich of Yorkton and Austin Derbowka of Theodore rounded out the top-five.

The Ladies Division was topped by Dixie Daniels with 10-points.

— Submitted by the Parkland Association of Disc Golf

Sacred Heart plays in Winnipeg Sacred Heart Boys soccer team challenged themselves this past weekend in Winnipeg as they traveled to play one of the top club teams in the country. They played two exhibition matches against Winnipeg Bonivital whose club has medaled at Soccer nationals 4 times with their boys teams in the past two years. Their U17 boys won Club Nationals gold last season and silver the year before that.

Their U15 boys won bronze at Nationals for the past two years. It was a great experience for the Sacred Heart team to play against quality Club teams.

In the first game, Sacred Heart played Bonivital’s Premier 2 team and came away with a 6 to 2 victory. Leading the way scoring was Nick Fetsch with 4 goals.

Singles were added by Dami Ogunbiyi and Jon Fetsch.

Sacred Heart knew the next game would be

tough as they played the Premier 1 team who are preparing to attend Club nationals during the Thanksgiving weekend and have returned recently from England where they played many of the storied club teams from there. The game began and before they knew what hit them, the Saints were one goal down with Bonivital scoring on the first play of the game. Sacred Heart went down 2 to 0 shortly after.

However, the team was able to bounce back from the deficit. Sacred Heart responded with 2 goals from Nick Fetsch to tie the score. In the second half, Bonivital used their speed and excellent ball control to once again take the lead but Sacred Heart tied it up again on a goal from Nick Fetsch after a through ball from Cole Looft. With under 10 minutes remaining in the game, Bonivital struck again and Sacred Heart could not find the answer and ended up on the losing end of a 4-3 score.

The Sacred Heart High School Saints boys soccer team made a trip to Winnipeg to challenge the Winnipeg Bonivital club in two exhibition matches.

“The game was excellent and was a wonderful opportunity for the Sacred Heart boys to play

a top notch club team,” said coach Jeanne Fetsch.

The Saints next action

will be an exhibition game against Yorkton Regional todayat Sacred Heart field at 4 p.m.

before they head to Prince Albert for a tournament this weekend.

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SHHS Saints football shut out in Melville

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Sacred Heart High School Saints football team was in Melville on Sept.

20, taking on the Vipers. The Melville team was dominant overall, with the final score being 49-0.

Nick Jonassen said part of the problem with the SHHS squad was the num-

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ber of players at the game. With injuries and illnesses, the team had a short bench.

“We couldn’t seem to bounce back and put things together.”

There are strong athletes on the Saints, said Jonassen, with Logan Rohatensky putting in a good game and Matt Stackhouse being a capable quar-

terback, but they need to work on connecting as a team.

The next action for the team is against Broadview at Sacred Heart on Sept. 27. Jonassen said that one of the things they will focus on in the build up to that game is their offense.

“We didn’t score last game, so we definitely want to put a better offensive effort forward.”

While they hope more players will be able to participate in the Thursday game, Jonassen said if they have to figure out how to make things work with a short bench, that’s what they’ll do.

“We’ll see how things go over the week in terms of illness and injuries but the show must go on, and we will do what we can with who we’ve got out there.”

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By Sean Mott Staff Writer Sonja Pawliw had to get up early this summer to beat the sun.

Of course, the prolific gardener is used to waking up in the wee morning hours; it’s a natural part of running an elaborate garden. Pawliw’s healing garden has long been a Yorkton staple.

People from as close as next door and from as far as across the ocean visit the garden on a daily basis during the summer, soaking in the stunning variety of flowers, plants, and vegetables. It’s an iconic landmark, one that didn’t just spring out of the ground.

It takes a lot of work to build a green oasis in the

middle of the Prairies.

Pawliw has gardened for most of her life, learning at the foot of her grandmother. She’s spent decades trying new techniques, building strong beds and containers, and growing the best flowers in Saskatchewan.

In order to make her famous garden a reality every summer, Pawliw has to get up bright and early to start her work.

But this summer, Pawliw found she could only get her work done in the hours between sunlight.

“You couldn’t be out there to enjoy it as much,” she said. “You had to be out there first thing in the morning or in the evening.”

Pawliw said this summer was unusually hot for Yorkton. Guests had

to shield themselves in the shade while some flowers roasted in the savage heat.

“Things that blossomed up that morning got burnt along the edges by the late afternoon,” she said. “The blossoms didn’t last as long as in other years.”

“The heat was very intense,” she added.

“Can’t compare it to other summers.”

Despite the heat, Pawliw thinks it was a good summer full of interesting visitors, beautiful flowers, and hard work.

“I can’t complain,” she said.

Now that summer has fully retreated, Pawliw is faced with another problem: Unseasonal cold-

ness. Yorkton is currently coping with an early blast of winter weather and it’s affecting Pawliw’s gar-

den. At this time of year, Pawliw typically spends her days dismantling her summer oasis, but, thanks

to the biting cold, she can’t stay outside for extended periods.

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Pawliw chats with art fans earlier this month during the opening of her painting and mosaic exhibit at the Godfrey Dean gallery.

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GURU Continued from Page B4 “I’m ready to take everything out of the garden, but it’s too cold,” she said. “It’s not pleasant...to work in the garden in a ski suit.

“It’s an odd kind of year, but we have to deal with it.”

Pawliw hopes things heat up before September ends so she can completely shut down her garden. Once it’s closed, she’ll be spending a lot more time inside as the winter months creep along. While most of us struggle to stave off cabin fever and boredom during the dead of winter, Pawliw has a lot of projects to keep her occupied. She’s dabbled in painting, mosaics, knitting, and other hobbies.

“It keeps my winter busy that I can turn to almost anything and work on it,” she said. “I hope to create some simple things.”

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Pawliw understands winter can be a dangerous time, especially for seniors. She’s slipped on icy patches more than once in her life, but she doesn’t let age or inclement weather deter her.

“It’s not easy to get old, but you can also not give up,” she said. “You pull up your bootstraps and keep going.”

Pawliw credits her perseverance for getting her through rough stages in her life.

“I’ve always been a strong person in that way,” she said. “I didn’t

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give in to small injuries or mishaps.”

“You can’t feel sorry for yourself,” she added.

“Life is too short.”

As Pawliw bids farewell to her garden for another year, she reflects on the difficulties she’s faced with her hobby before. She knows there will be more difficulties in the future. She plans to face them head on.

“We go through a lot of obstacles,” she said.

“That’s what makes memories.

“I’m ready for whatever. Life is wonderful.”

“It’s not easy to get old, but you can also not give up. You pull up your bootstraps and keep going.”

—Sonja Pawliw

Pawliw admires the fruits of her labour in her garden last year.

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Grab bars and shower benches can make bathrooms much safer for seniors.

Upon reaching retirement age, new retirees may face decisions regarding their living arrangements.

Some seniors may opt to stay put, while others may want to downsize their homes to save money and relieve themselves of the burdens of maintaining larger homes.

But those are not the only situations seniors find themselves in. Some seniors realize they can no longer care for themselves without assistance.

In such instances, seniors may opt for assisted living facilities or choose to move in with a relative, such as a grown son or daughter. While assisted living facilities are designed to meet the needs of the elderly, young men and women welcoming seniors into their homes may need to take on some home improvement projects to ensure their homes are as safe as possible for elderly residents.

• Convert a room on the first floor into a bedroom. While this may not apply to all seniors, some men and women struggle with stairs as they age, and that can make it difficult for them to fully participate in a household. Homeowners with an extra room to spare can convert a room on the first floor of their homes into a bedroom so seniors won’t have to climb up and down stairs throughout the day. That ease of accessibility to the primary floor of the house encourages seniors to be active participants in a household. If possible, choose an area that is close to a firstfloor bathroom.

• Take steps to make bathrooms safer. More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and 80 percent of those falls take place in the

bathroom. Slippery tile floors can make it difficult for seniors to navigate bathrooms safely, and bathtubs and shower stalls present additional challenges. Install grab bars on bathroom walls and next to toilets to provide support. In addition, consider installing a shower chair or bench and removable shower nozzle in the shower or tub so seniors can sit down while they bathe

and rinse without having to stand up on slippery surfaces. Make sure any mats around bathtubs and sinks are nonskid to reduce the risk of falls even further.

• Install an extra phone line or two. While kids and adults between the ages of 18 and 50 may never use the landlines in their homes, many seniors still rely on traditional telephones as their primary means of

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communicating with the outside world. Install extra landlines in your home, including in seniors’ bedrooms, so they can more readily access the phone should they fall and need to call for emergency help. Phones in seniors’ bedrooms may also provide some additional privacy to seniors who don’t want to carry on phone conversations in busy areas of the home,

such as the kitchen or living room. Such lines may also reduce feelings of isolation.

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Many seniors move in with their adult children to make their golden years safer and more enjoyable and manageable. Such a change in living arrangements may necessitate some changes on the part of homeowners so they can ensure their homes are safe for seniors.

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Physical activity and exercise is important for seniors to partake in to stay healthy, energetic and independent. As you get older, these three things are important for maintaining an active lifestyle. On average, many adults aged 65 and over spend 10 or more hours every day sitting or lying down. This makes the 65 and overs the most inactive age group.

Why should the elderly exercise?

An elderly person should exercise because there are huge health risks in a sedentary lifestyle. There are higher rates of falls, obesity, heart disease and early death at this age compared to the rest of the general population. Keeping active also allows a senior citizen to retain their independence as well as staying healthy. If you do not stay active, everything you enjoy doing on a daily basis can suddenly become more difficult. Simple pleasures such as walking to the shops or visiting friends can become a real struggle. As you start to lack energy, you might start to get aches and pains that you never had before.

Less active seniors are also susceptible to type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, depression and

dementia. Exercise can help with dementia , as it protects against the onset of the disease as well as slowing down the progression of the condition. Various studies have shown that what is good for the heart is also incredibly beneficial for the brain. This is why exercise has been recommended by experts of Dementia Care .

Some seniors think that exercise is all about going to the gym, but this is not the case. There are numerous activities that the elderly can partake in to keep active and fit.

Most importantly, they are also fun.

Dancing One of the best ways to improve balance is to take up dancing. A couple of waltzes a week can help in the prevention of dangerous injuries and falls. For older adults, dancing has great cardiovascular benefits which improves coordination as well as balance.

It is also fantastic for social companionship as you can meet up with friends and even make new ones.

Yoga If you are looking for a form of exercise that has more of a low impact on the body, there are classes you can take.

Participating in Tai Chi or Yoga helps improve

strength, balance and coordination. It’s also great for reducing any stress you might have.

Yoga poses can also be modified for each individual. Some seniors may have less upper or lower body strength, which can make you less flexible.

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Swimming Another fun, low impact exercise is swimming. Swimming is known as one of the healthiest sports a person can do. You might enjoy completing a few laps around the pool but you don’t have to. You can keep fit by attending aqua jogging or water aerobics classes. The latter has been shown to improve the composition of your body as well as reduce any pains in the lower back.

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amongst seniors, golf is the perfect activity for those who want to enjoy the outdoors in a fun way.

Golf is also a great way for building endurance, which will make completing everyday tasks easier in the future.

Volunteering A different but still great way of keeping active is by volunteering and attending local events. These opportunities are the perfect way to get out of the house and keep you on your feet. You can meet new people as well as being able to discover new things for you to do.

Gardening Gardening is the closest activity to home that is great for staying active and fit. Getting stuck into your garden is great for the joints. Although, some gardening can be too physically intense.

If you struggle to bend, then you could create a garden of raised pots and containers on a patio.

You could even have fun growing your own produce to put into a healthy meal.

Inventive Home Exercise Weight training doesn’t have to involve going to a gym and lifting weights. Looking to your kitchen can be a great source of weight training.

You could use canned vegetables or a heavy

milk container as your weights. Use these in bicep curls, tricep kickbacks and even overhead pushes to work the shoulder muscles. If using groceries as weights isn’t your thing, you could also use your furniture to workout. Just sitting in a chair and extending your lower legs out and up is great exercise for the lower body.

Ride a Bike The best way to get outdoors and stay active and fit is by cycling.

Enjoying that fresh air on a bike is superb for the cardiovascular system. It also helps improve your balance and is a great activity for your leg muscles.

Spend time with the Grandchildren Any grandparent knows that grandchildren love to give their Nan or Grandad the runaround.

Chasing the grandkids around the house is arguably the most fun you can have while getting that all important exercise.

To be able to spend quality time with loved ones and it also benefit your long-term health is amazing feeling.

Bowls Studies have shown that partaking in lawn bowls can improve your health . Fitness wise, it helps improve muscle

strength in the arms, shoulders and the legs.

It can also be incredibly beneficial in increasing mental skills. This includes coordination and concentration. The self-esteem lifts and social aspects will keep you going back again and again.

Wii Fit Home entertainment has evolved in recent years to even be beneficial for your health.

Nintendo’s incredible popular console Wii contained the popular Wii Fit games. With a Wii Fit Board peripheral as part of the package, you can be active in your own living room. There are a number of games including bowling, tennis, skiing and yoga to enjoy.

Wii Fit is also able to track your weight as well as your general fitness.

The feedback on your progress dictates the next exercises you will complete during your next session.

These are just some of the fun activities you can do to keep fit and active as a senior. As you get involved in these, you will connect with others who can even suggest some other activities you could attend. With such huge benefits in keeping you healthy, it’s now time to start your fitness journey.

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Dining trends in senior housing have come and gone over the decades.

Tastes and nutritional needs have changed. The trends that have lasted have been those that are based on flavour and nourishment. Three dining trends in particular have continued to be successful.

Freshness is Important The focus on freshness and flavour has returned.

This means a larger choice of items which are made in small batches. Herbs and spices are used to add flavour instead of salt. Not too long ago the focus on cooking in senior housing was based on speed and getting it done. Now we see a return to searing, braising, blanching and seasoning. Meals are no longer made in advance.

Local produce is used if possible when preparing meals.

Look for Variety Most senior housing now offers a much larger variety of food than in the past. Main courses can include global cuisine, cassoulet, Arctic char or couscous. There are gluten free and vegetarian options. New dishes are introduced more often and advertised early so residents can receive information on nutritional value.

Bring the Kitchen into the Dining Room Residents like to be involved with what is going on in the kitchen.

Keeping in touch and listening to their suggestions helps to improve the menu and ensure that the meals are enjoyable. Residents also like to see their food being prepared. While some residences offer this at omelet or waffle stations during brunch, seniors would like to see this expanded to include dinner presentations.

Presentations such as this deliver food to the residents which is fresh, fast and interesting.

These days residents in seniors homes expect fresh meals where the ingredients are listed for them to see. They are interested in a culinary experience and family style dining where they can enjoy their mealtimes as a community.

One of the joys of being a chef at a senior living community is the opportunity to reinvent.

It’s exciting to refine your dishes and dining service to keep up with evolving

tastes, trends and nutritional needs. This can be a challenge, but it’s also a chance for culinary team members to draw on their experience, tap their creative energy and forge bonds with residents.

In my two decades cooking for senior communities, I’ve been fortunate to be part of transformative changes in the industry. Along the way, fads and trends have come and gone.

The lasting trends result in flavorful, nourishing menu items and a timeless dining experience that makes the difference in the daily lives of residents.

Here are three successful dining trends in senior living: 1. Freshness comes first Fortunately, we’ve returned the focus to freshness and flavor. That includes cooking more à la carte items with smallbatch side dishes while using herbs and spices instead of high-sodium sauces.

Back in the 1990s, the techniques and skills I’d honed in the restaurant industry – searing, braising, blanching, seasoning – all seemed abandoned in favor of convenience and expediency. Many meals were prepared well in advance, then steamed to excess and heavily sauced.

Now, we use locally sourced sustainable ingredients, which are highlighted on the menu so residents know their food is coming from nearby farms. Like many communities, we’re also considering starting our own community garden and working to establish an onsite bakery to expand the availability of fresh and gluten-free baked goods and desserts.

2. Variety adds value We offer far more variety today with an extensive array of main cours-

es, including farm-totable options and global cuisine.

Today’s menus are far more appetizing than those of years ago when the standard senior living menu consisted of chicken, fish (almost always haddock or whitefish), or beef (usually ground beef or chopped steak), the choice of two vegetables, and mashed potatoes or rice. Our menus today have featured spinach cassoulet with braised pork belly, lemon-crusted Arctic char, and cabernet-braised boneless veal shank with Israeli couscous.

Gluten-free and vegetarian items, as well as at least ten different options for vegetables and starches, are available daily.

We introduce new dishes with attention and care. New items are always advertised a day ahead in order to answer

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residents’ questions and satisfy any health or dietary concerns. We discuss unusual international plates before rolling them out. At Asbury Methodist Village, I’ve had great success with a Moroccan Chicken dish after taking the time to personally explain in detail how it is prepared with yogurt, spices, and dried fruit. Since then, it’s become one of our most in-demand items.

3. Bring the kitchen into the dining room Engaging residents, garnering feedback, and incorporating those suggestions into your menu is just as important as proper execution in the kitchen. It goes beyond simply collecting comment cards. I regularly dine with residents at a “Chef’s Table” to create an open dialogue about what our culinary team is trying to accomplish, get

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their opinions, and foster relationships. Doing so not only builds mutual trust and understanding, it gives residents a say in their dining experience.

Incorporating “Action Stations” where residents can order food ondemand and watch it be prepared on the spot is a big hit. Typically, communities only offer these as make-your-own omelet or waffle stations during brunch. However, we’ve expanded such presentations to dinner, including a gluten-free pasta bar with various sauces, a southwestern taco station and comfort fare like liver and onions.

These popular, informal

cooking demonstrations deliver good food fast – they offer all the sights, sounds, and smells of a home-cooked meal.

As a chef, I’ve always felt you can do so much to ensure your guests have a memorable dining experience. That was one of the reasons why I chose this profession, and in the senior living industry.

The shift in residents’ expectations is that they want to know the source of the ingredients used to prepare their meals.

They want to experience the culinary process firsthand. The role of a chef in a senior living community remains vital and goes beyond the kitchen. Cooking is a passion and an art. It’s also a family-oriented experience. Just as we craft each dish as if for our own parents or grandparents, we must embrace opportunities to gather and enjoy mealtime as a community.

As senior dining continues to trend toward cultural diversity, sustainability, and accessibility, the ultimate measure of our success will be determined by our ability to keep innovating, keep listening, and keep adapting to exceed the expectations of our residents.

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Add to this, in many cases, older Canadians are living on their own unable to properly care for themselves.

Clinical psychologist, Ami Rokach, studies loneliness and says that lonely, isolated older Canadians are functioning within a faltering public health care system. Consequently, the cause and effects of related health care issues for older Canadians have now reached epidemic proportions.

Below are specific strategies that can be put in place to stave off isolation and loneliness in older Canadians: Add New Friends to your Life Make the effort to introduce yourself to new people. Ask questions to get to know them. Share information about your

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own life. Tell them how you like to spend your time.

With a little bit of effort, you might find that you are developing friendships and new connections that you can turn to for emotional support.

Give of your Time and Talent Volunteering is a great way to pay it forward!

Nursing homes are great environments where you can share personal experiences. Giving to

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Check with the Programs Director of your local Nursing home to find out if there are opportunities that you might be interested in.

Hobbies Occupy your Time with Productivity Finding a new hobby is exciting and motivates you to add a new activity to your life. Here are some good hobby ideas: Gardening, model trains, arts and crafts, needlepoint, playing an instrument, reading,

Reminisce About your Life As you age, it brings great pleasure to think back throughout your life and remember all the happy moments that you shared with others.

Research shows that people who reminisce have enhanced emotional health and are less likely to be lonely, isolated or withdrawn.

Set Yourself Free from Being Home-bound and Lonely Spend quality time engaged in planned activities while out in the community or in a Nursing home. There are so many to choose from!

At the same time, do your best to get outside to simply drink in the fresh air and sunshine. Take a few days here and there to wander about exploring your neighborhood.

Places like the library and local museums have

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A Recipe for Contentment Older Canadians need not deal with isolation and loneliness all on their own. There are a good number of organizations set up to help them cope with feelings of anxiety and depression caused by loneliness and isolation.

Another good suggestion is taking advantage of the many online activities that older Canadians can engage in. Meet up places are set up online for older Canadians so they will have plenty of interesting programs to enjoy.

Older Canadians, properly cared for, can lead independent lives filled with fun interests set up for them to bring pleasure.

Close friends and loved ones should monitor older Canadian’s activities to ensure that they are being responsibly cared for.

Great part-time jobs for retirees Part-time consultant work may be just what retirees are looking for to fill their time and earn some extra money.

Upon retiring, many newly minted retirees find themselves looking for ways to fill their free time. Hobbies may not take up too much time, and travel can stretch retirees’ budgets.

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• Consulting work: Many retirees have long résumés, and that experience is still valuable even after retirement.

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Either way, many retirees find that working with young people helps them stay young, and passing on lessons learned to younger generations can provide a strong sense of purpose.

• Seasonal work: Seasonal work is another great way for retirees to fill their time and make a little extra money along the way. Come the holiday

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WITHERSPOON - Lena. July 1, 1922 to August 25, 2018. Lena was born and raised in the Whitesand District, the daughter of Michall and Donna (nee Popovych) Stefanyshyn. She attended White Sand School. She got her grade 8 and started grade 9, and the teacher said she couldn’t go any further unless she moved away to finish her schooling. There was no money for that. She quit school, much to her dismay. She moved to Yorkton where she lived with a family and kept house in exchange the lady was to teach her hair dressing. That didn’t work so well so she went to work in restaurants.

She met Ed and they married on November 7, 1943. They raised their family in Yorkton. She went to work for the Yorkton Co-op in the cafeteria on September 1, 1966 and worked her way up to managing the West Broadway Cafe. She worked there until Ed got sick and she stayed home to care of him.

She lived in the family home for a number of years after Ed’s passing. She moved into town and lived in a couple of apartments and eventually Queen Elizabeth Court until she could no longer care for herself. She went to Lake Side Manor Care Home on January 18, 2018 where she passed away. Lena was predeceased by her husband, Edward on November 23, 1982, son Robert at birth, daughter, Donna Gill on December 21, 2005, son, James Witherspoon on October 19, 1995, eight sisters and one brother. Lena leaves to mourn her three daughters, Audry (Gerald) Leniuk of Yorkton, Judy (Allan) Filipchuk of Canora Beach and Sharon (Gordon) Hoffman of Lethbridge, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one greatgreat granddaughter. Also her son-in-law, Al Gill of Wilkie and daughterin-law, Shirley Witherspoon of Yorkton. A Funeral Service for Lena was held on September 8, 2018 at St. Andrew’s United Church with Rev. Jen Dresser presiding. Hymns sung were Precious Lord, Take My Hand, In The Garden, and Beyond The Sunset. Family members Michael, Clayton, Kirby and Jerry were urn bearers, and Kim was the urn leader. Lena was committed to her final rest in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Donations in memory of Lena may be made to the Recreation Program at Saltcoats Lakeside Manor Care Home. Condolences for the family of Lena Witherspoon can be made at www.ChristiesFuneralHome.com.

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MILLER - Norman Robert Miller was born September 11, 1933 on the family farm near Abernethy, SK to Otto and Elizabeth (nee Gollinger) Miller, the middle child of five. Norm’s mother passed away from breast cancer when he was five years old. A couple of years later, his dad married Cora Berglund.

Cora had a daughter and, in 1943, she and Otto had another daughter, who completed their blended family. Norm and Laurene (Laurie) Harder were married on August 8, 1962 in Regina. Their family moved from Regina to Yorkton in 1971 to open Yorkton Pfaff Sewing Centre, which later became Yorkton Sewing Centre.

Norm was a perfectionist and it certainly showed in his work as a sewing machine technician. He also taught sewing machine use and care through Parkland Community College. His family and his work were the joys of Norm’s life.

Norm is survived by: his wife Laurie (nee Harder); his three daughters, Beth (Jim Turner), Barb (Randy Mehling) and Norma (Rob Bodnar); his grandchildren, Lee, Bryce (Rodo Gonzalez) and Tori Mehling, and Madison and Lexie Turner; three sisters, Lylia Snyder, Edith Grainger and Diane Fraser; sister-in-law Joyce Kenzie; brothers-in-law John and Dave Harder; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, stepmother, parents-in-law, sister Elaine Carvill, brothers Larry and Clifford, sisters-in-law Verna and Alice Miller, brothers-in-law Bill Grainger, Bruce Fraser, Aubrey Snyder, Don Harder and Orin Kenzie. Norm was diagnosed with dementia several years ago, and suffered from numerous chronic conditions in the last years of his life. He and Laurie moved into the Gladstone Seniors’ Residence in July 2016 and would like to thank Colleen and the staff for the great care and understanding Norm received in his last days. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon, September 24, 2018 from Heritage Baptist Church in Yorkton. Pastor Parker Meginbir officiated. Daughters Beth, Barb and Norma gave a tribute to Norm. Pianist, Valdene Belous led the congregation in the singing of the hymn ‘Lily of the Valley’, Soloist, Betty Fritzke sang ‘The Love of God’.

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MILBRANDT - Melford Milbrandt passed away on September 12, 2018 at Jowsey House at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home.

He was 93 years of age. Melford Alfred Milbrandt was born on November 16, 1924; a son of Alfred & Laura (nee Nehring) Milbrandt.

Melford was delivered by his grandmother in the family home.

He was the first of two children.

Melford attended the Windsor School near Springside. It was here he fell in love with Ada McKen. They had their first kiss in that little cloakroom. After completing grade 9 he joined his father in a mixed farming operation. They farmed the land, milked cows, shipped the cream, sheared sheep, raised chickens, turkeys, ducks and pigs. Dad loved farming, always hoping for the best but was prepared for the worst. On July 16, 1946 Melford and Ada were married. They lived with Melford’s mom and dad for the first year until his parents moved into Springside. The couple welcomed two of their three children while in this little farmhouse. Glenn on July 30, 1949 and Gary on April 4, 1953.

They decided to build a new house in 1959 and with that Wendy, their third child completed the family on July 20, 1960. Besides farming, Melf loved to fish and hunt. Some of his fondest memories were made hunting up north with friends when he was young and later, when his boys were old enough, hunting with them and their friends. Fishing allowed ‘down’ time from the farm. A pastime that began with his parents and aunts and uncles continued through the generations. His grandchildren all have wonderful memories that were made on a boat whether it was a fishing lake, fly-in up north, or even in BC for Sturgeon! Melf loved them all. He always looked forward to the ‘big’ fishing trip every year with Glenn and his friends to Cormorant. Ada and Melf were able to take many enjoyable bus trips. He loved being able to sit back and enjoy the ride. They met new friends along the way but always were glad to get home. He said it was the best place to be. Melf’s son Glenn decided to join him on the family farm. Together they made decisions and worked side by side for close to 50 years. They were a team. Melf’s pride and joy was his family.

He was so proud of each and everyone of them, and cherished all the times they visited. Melford leaves to cherish his memory his son Glenn (Donna) Milbrandt; daughter-in-law Faith Milbrandt; daughter Wendy (Brad) Schmidt; grandchildren: Gregg (Jodi) Milbrandt of Estevan and their children Katie, Randi & Cameron; Kelly (Bob Owens) Milbrandt of Warsaw, Indiana and their children Michael, Luca, Alexis, Gracie & Sophia; Chad (Nicole) Milbrandt of Mission, BC and their children Raphael, Gabriel, Finn & Raina; Kris (Sarah) Milbrandt of Saskatoon and their children Aurora, Zachary, Olivia, Sophie & Olivia; Kurtis (Malinda) Milbrandt of Didsbury, AB and their children Madelyn, Greta and Sophie; Lindsay (David) Regler of Swift Current and their children Hannah, Ethan & Owen; Laura (Devon) Toews and their son Wyatt; Kyle (Jana) Schmidt of Yorkton and their son Ethan; and Adam Schmidt of Yorkton. Also brothers & sisters-in-law: Olive Lange, Morris McKen, Stan (Linda) McKen, Joyce Muir, as well as nieces, nephews and his many other relatives and friends. Melford was predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years Ada; his son Gary, his parents, Alfred & Laura, his sister Merle, mother & father-inlaw Ethel and Charles McKen, brothers-in-law Reginald, Norm & Wesley McKen, Lester Lange, Les Muir, and sister-in-law, Jean McKen. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 frrom the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey B.Th officiating.

Tributes were given by grandchildren and by daughter Wendy. Pianist, Laural Teichroeb led the congregation in the singing of the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’. A duet of Marlon & Tammy Milbrandt sang ‘I Will Rise’. A CD of ‘Bluebird on My Windowsill’ was played as the processional. The interment preceeded the service at the Yorkton City Cemetery with Gregg, Chad, Kris and Kurtis Milbrandt, and Kyle and Adam Schmidt serving as the casket bearers. memorials were to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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HALAREWICH - Anne Halarewich (nee Yakubowich) 85 years old of Yorkton, SK passed away on September 16, 2018 with her family by her side at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK after a brief illness.

Anne was predeceased by her parents John and Katherine Yakubowich, loving husband John, siblings Metro, Mary, Bill, Steve, Alex, Mike, Eva, Anne & Andrew, and granddaughter Brittani.

Anne leaves to mourn two siblings Nick and Nettie, six children Brian (Shirley) of Yorkton; Stan (Deirdre) of Tawonga, Victoria, Australia; Brenda Wasyliw of Grenfell; Sharon Brown of Yorkton; Karen (Tim) Dacey of Pine Lake, AB; Carol (Scott) Swejda of Warman. Nine grandchildren Crystal (Keith) Thring, Daniel (Jefferson Norman) Wasyliw, Nicole Coderre, Jessica (Nicholas) Mah, Curtis Dacey, Christine and Mike Brown, Joshua and Kirkland Swejda. Eight great grandchildren Quinton and Brianna Thring, Rayna Coderre and Dylan Wasyliw, Madelyn, Allison and Nolan Mah and Sam Brown. And numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Anne was born August 18, 1933 to John and Katherine Yakubowich at Fone Hill, SK. Anne married John Halarewich on May 27, 1953. They lived on a farm in the Crescent Lake district for most of their lives. Anne and John moved to Yorkton in 1996. After the passing of John in 1998, Anne remained in the house until 2010 when she moved to Victoria Courts where she made numerous friends. Anne was an awesome homemaker throughout her life.

Raising six children was no easy feat even though she made it look that way. She had two big gardens every year which could feed the neighbors from all around. She made the best homemade bread and jams. It never lasted long in the house with six kids especially the two boys. She would make the best Sunday family suppers. Anne could have been a professional pierogi and cabbage roll maker. No one can hold a candle to her.

Hopefully this talent will be passed on. Anne loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Be it in person, by phone or Facetime, she treasured the time spent with us. That meant so much to her. Anne loved reading and when found a book she enjoyed, would not put it down till done. Anne enjoyed her time at Victoria Courts playing bingo on Wednesdays and Fridays, the morning coffees and spending the warm afternoons sitting outside chatting with the ladies. We will dearly miss her beautiful warm smile, her big hugs and ‘I love you’s’. Anne will be forever missed but never forgotten as she is held in our hearts forever.

The prayer vigil was held on Friday evening, September 21, 2018 from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in on Friday evening, September 21st 2018 from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Ernie Bobowski was the Lay-Presider. Hymns sung were Precious Lord, Take My Hand, Psalm 103, Prayer of St. Francis and Peace Is Flowing Like A River.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from St. Gerard’s Church with Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen as Celebrant.

Hymns sung were How Great Thou Art, Psalm 123, On Eagle’s Wings, Blest Are They, Song of the Angels & Amazing Grace. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Crystal Thring, Daniel Wasyliw, Curtis Dacey, Mike Brown and Joshua and Kirkland Swejda were the casket bearers, cross bearer was Christine Brown.

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SIMPSON - Vera Janet Simpson (Ansell) passed away just shy of her 89th birthday. Vera was predeceased by her husband Charles Owen and her sister Audrey. She will be missed by her children: Bruce (Marilyn), Sandra, David, Heather (Lawrence) and Wendy (Warren); her grandchildren: Scott & Jody, Janine & Mandy, Rory & Dallas and Brooke & Tessa; 12 great grandchildren, brother Ron, sister Maureen and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in North Regina in 1929 and other than a short time in Yorkton Mom was proud to be a North Regina girl. Mom and Dad married in 1952, she happily became a housewife and loving mother to five. Raising five children she became an enthusiastic sports mom, her love of sports continuing throughout her life. She also loved to read, play cards, her church, bananas and jelly beans - her candy dish was never empty. She was an animal lover, avid gardener and grandchild spoiler. She loved to bake and was amazing at it - sharing with many. We will always remember her raisin biscuits, apple crisp, gumdrop loaf, fresh baked bread, oatmeal date cookies, lemon meringue and Saskatoon berry pies! Strong in her faith, Vera was a longstanding member of St. James United Church, was a board member and volunteered for various committees. From Coldwell Road to Kleisinger Court, Vera most recently resided at The Bentley where she made many friends. Vera was a breast cancer survivor and volunteered for the Canadian Cancer society for years. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2:00pm at St. James United Church, 4506 Sherwood Dr., Regina, SK. A private family interment will be held. Online Condolences may be left at www.paragonfuneralservices.com.

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PRIES – Lyle Pries husband of the Late Audrey Pries of Yorkton. The family of Lyle Pries wish to announce Lyle’s passing September 17, 2018, in Yorkton at the age of eighty nine. Left to celebrate his life with countless fond memories are children Gordon Pries (Brenda) of Yorkton, Linda Wright (Brent) of Dauphin, MB, Laurie Agate (James) of Calgary, AB, along with three grandchildren Adam Pries, Ross Pries (Natsumi), and Kevin Wright (Chesley) and great grandchildren, Eric and Ryker Pries. Lyle is predeceased by his grandchild Corrie Wright in 2011 and wife, Audrey Pries in 2014. Lyle was born in Ebenezer, SK on July 3, 1929 to Paul and Annie Pries (Hetterly). On May 30, 1951, he married Audrey Yeatman and together they raised Gordon, Linda and Laurie. Audrey and Lyle were founding partners in Maple Farm Equipment, a family business established in 1964. Lyle took immense pride in the business and he spoke highly of the family and staff that built the business alongside him. His considered the staff at Maple as members of his family. Once retired from business, Lyle spent precious time with his family and friends, hunting and fishing, wintering in Arizona and talking with others about world and local events often at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee. He prized his long-time friendships and continued to make new friends throughout his life. Lyle was heard to advise others, “fill your life with experiences; not material things.” Funeral Services were held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Lyle’s children Gordon, Linda and Laurie. Special music was Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and Burning Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash. Interment followed in the family plot in the Garden of Devotion in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with son, Gordon serving as the urn bearer. Memorials in memory of Lyle may be made to the Parkland Regional College towards agricultural Scholarships or to the Saskatchewan Arthritis Society as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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In the Estate of DEAN ALBERT SPOKOWSKI, late of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 26th day of September, 2018 to:

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL [Section 77 and 82 of the Act] THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ORKNEY NO. 244

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2018

Councilors: Division 2, Division 4, Division 6 I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office(s) will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Division No. 2 Division No. 4 Division No. 6

Trevor Protz Shirley Cole Robert Kriger

Dated at Yorkton, SK, this 21st day of September, 2018.

Clinton Mauthe, Returning Officer

Forever Loved Forever Missed, Son Larry

NOTICE OF POLL

LIEBRECHT - STOLL - In loving RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SLIDING HILLS NO. 273 of Jordan 2018-09-25 Liebrecht 10:04 - AM Stoll. September 24, 2016.

Municipal Elections 2018 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: Unseen, unheard but always near, A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Forever loved forever missed and Division No. 2, a Councillor for Division No. 4 and a Councillor very dear. for Division No. 6.

-Miss you everyday. Grandpa & Grandma Stoll, Uncle Jarret & The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 24th day of Aunt Erin, Aunt Ashley, Derrick, October, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: Madyn and Nash.

DIVISION No. 2, POLL AT Council Chambers, Municipal WEGNER - In loving memory of Office, Mikado, SK Albert Wegner. Feb. 14, 1921 DIVISION No. 4, POLL AT Veregin Community Hall, Sept. 23, 2009.

God saw you getting tired, Veregin, SK when a cure was not to be; He put his arms around you, DIVISION NO. 6 POLL AT Donwell Store (back area), and whispered “Come To Me”.

Donwell, SK So when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful, free of pain, I will declare the results of the voting at the Rural Municipality We could not wish you back, of Sliding Hills municipal office on Thursday the 25th, day of To suffer that again.

-Forever loved & sadly missed by October, 2018, at the hour of 11:00 a.m.

Elsie & family.

Dated at Mikado, Saskatchewan this 24th day of September, 2018

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In Loving Memory TOM MATYCHUK 04/18/54 - 09/27/15 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Todd Steele Returning Officer

Remembered by loving wife Dolly, devoted daughters Carrie (Neil), Sabrina (Blair), Melinda (Geoff), Candace (Bryce), Jenna (Kelsey) and cherished grandchildren Kaidyn, Kaiah, Karstyn, Hayleigh, Hannah, Liam, Sophia & Lincoln.

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DANELUK - Ann Marie Daneluk was born in Ituna, SK on June 9, 1950 to Walter and Sophie Kozey.

She had four brothers: O.J., Mervin, Danny and Andy. They lived on the family farm near Jasmine, SK. Ann attended school in Jasmine from grades one to eight, then on to Kelliher School for grades nine through twelve, where she graduated. Shortly after graduation, she was playing ball at the Wroxton Sports Days when she met Mike Daneluk. They married on January 9, 1970, and had their children Treena, Tammy and Kelly. Ann and Mike raised their three girls together in a simple and loving home. Ann worked various places: The Corona, Whitespruce and Yorkton Hospital, where she was employed as a housekeeper.

She took pride in her job and always had time in her day to take a special moment to talk with patients or staff in the hospital and greeted everyone with a smile. In Ann’s spare time she enjoyed being in the garden, canning and pickling her vegetables and she loved cooking and baking bread and cinnamon buns. She always looked forward to spending time with family and friends. Ann passed away on September 8, 2018 leaving to mourn her passing her husband of 48 years, Mike Daneluk, her three daughters, Treena Touchette of Morinville, AB, Tammy Tagawa (Woody) of Yorkton, SK and Kelly Turchack (Mike) of Pense, SK. and her grandchildren Browdy, Cassidy, Dane, Emma Riley and Aiden, as well as brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held for Ann on September 22, 2018 from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Shelly Morris officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. For more information or to send a condolence to the family of Ann Daneluk, please visit www.christiesfuneralhome.com.

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The master suite, located at the back of the home for privacy, includes its own en-suite, with double sinks, a shower stall and double basins, and has access to a three-piece bathroom with a tub.

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Nearby are cupboards for cleaning tools and linens.

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(Section 77 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015)

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SALTCOATS NO. 213 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2018 Whereas Scott Haas, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No.2, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting will take place on October 24, 2018.

Whereas Leslie Trowell, nominated for the office Of Councillor for Division No.4, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting will take place on October 24, 2018.

Whereas Jeffrey Kobitz, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No.5, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting will take place On October 24, 2018.

Whereas Joe Skitcko, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No.6, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting will take place on October 24, 2018.

Dated at Saltcoats this 26th day of September, 2018.

Ronald R. Risling, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SLIDING HILLS NO. 273 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there will be advance voting for the benefit of qualified voters who have reason to believe that they will be necessarily absent from their places of residence on election day.

Advance voting will take place on Friday, the 19th day of October, 2018, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Mikado, SK. Dated at Mikado, Saskatchewan this 24th day of September, 2018.

TODD STEELE, RETURNING OFFICER

At Your Service

Notice to Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of WILMER TERRY DANYLUIK, late of the Village of Theodore, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 19th day of October, 2018 to:

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BROADWAY APARTMENTS. 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom suites available. Heat, water and appliances included. Phone Jason for applications 306-516-0435.

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Houses For Rent 3 BEDROOM, fridge, stove, washer, dryer on 110 Wellington Ave. 306-783-6240.

5BR/2.5BA Weinmaster Heights $1,500 Now accepting applications for rent of 5 bedroom house: 306-786-6064 BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom townhouse; 1200 sq.ft. close to school & hospital, central air conditioning, high efficiency furnace. References & lease required. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-537-3228, Joyce 306-7822226, or 306-737-1897.

Wanted LOOKING FOR a 2 bedroom house on one level with garage if possible. Non-smoker, non-drinker and no pets. Very clean. Phone 306-620-7744.

RETIRED COUPLE looking for fully furnished house/condo from Dec. 1 until March 31. Call us at 306-821-0592.

SENIOR LOOKING for apartment or small house. Price Range $750$800, must include utilities. Phone 306-620-7905 after 5pm.

WANTED: Second World War German uniforms, daggers, badges, flags, also German silver coins, and all Canadian and US silver coins. Call 306-783-3230.

Furniture SOLID OAK 9 piece dining room set for sale. Buffet, hutch, table and six chairs, $500. OBO. 306783-4132.

Musical Instruments COPY OF Joseph Guarnerius violin, 1741, made in West Germany.

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BARN-STYLE VINYL Garden Sheds - 8x8ft. $1000; 8x10ft. $1300; 8x12ft $1600. Insulated large dog houses $300. Phone 306-783-8260.

ESTATE CLEARANCE: Stereo & Radio Cabinet System, China Cabinet, Bedroom Suite, old wooden table, black wall unit, Imperial sewing machine, rear tine garden tiller. All items in very good condition. Phone between 4pm7pm for viewing. 306-783-8062.

MEDICHAIR MOBILITY SCOOTER, used one summer, asking $2,300. Phone 306-783-8981.

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FOR SALE: 2 cemetery plots in Yorkton Memorial Gardens. In Garden St. Matthew. Section 89, Plot C, Lot 3 & 4. $750/each plus transfer fee. Phone 204-841-1682.

FOR SALE: IHC cab, 13 speed transmission, spring ride with motor cat. Model 1693 cab, 1974 time frame used. 425hp overhead cam shaft. 306-595-4601.

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WOOD BURNING Fireplace for sale. High efficiency, energy efficient, zero clearance. Fireplace complete with approved chimney.

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Garage Sales 12 GOOD SPIRIT CRES. Fri., Sept. 28, 10am-7pm & Sat., Sept.

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Dogs WANTED: Border Collie crossed with a Lassie puppy. Phone 306563-6376.

Cars 2018 CADILLAC XT5, V6, all wheel drive, brand new with 3,800kms. Immaculate condition, fully loaded. Pried to sell. Phone 306-783-1880 or 306-621-7491.

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This is not a column about snow.

How could I write about snow in September? That would patently absurd. Autumn officially began last weekend. We’ve only just left summer behind. We still many months ahead full of crisp weather, crunchy leaves, and delicious apple cider.

Autumn is my favourite time of year and I can’t wait to walk outisde with nothing heavier than a sensible sweater and jeans.

This is not a column about snow.

Why would I write about snow? There’s no reason for it to snow in September. Even isolated islands like Newfoundland don’t have snow yet. They were dealing with winter weather until May this year and even they don’t have to look at snow-covered ground yet. There’s no reason for snow to be in our minds, let alone on our lawns.

This is not a column about snow.

What kind of lunatic

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Trucks & Vans 2007 KENWORTH 5 speed auto, C7 Cat c/w new 16ft. box and hoist & tarp. remote tail gate, $36,000.00 OBO. Phone 306-5384687. Langbank, SK. FOR SALE: 2 highway trucks; Freightliner, 13 speed, 4.25 Detroit motor also Volvo truck, 15 speed 4.25 Detroit motor. Trailers; 1 B trailer, 1 super B, 2 low beds, 1 triple axle, 1 two axle. Highway trucks: $10-$15,000., OBO. Trailers, $10,000., OBO. 306-5954601.

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Settling in... would contemplate snow at this time of year?

What kind of province would have to deal with frosted windshields, slushy streets, and bracing winds in September?

That would be ridiculous.

Any place that would have to deal with winter at the start of autumn would be beyond bizarre.

Thank God we don’t live in such a place.

This is not a column about snow.

Just as a hypothetical game (and I know how CRAZY this sounds), imagine a province in the middle of September getting snow. Just imagine such an outlandish proposition. What kind of province would dive head-long into winter when summer is still in the rearview mirror?

How would that even

make sense? I can’t wrap my mind around it. My brain screams and rejects such a notion on principle. It’s unacceptable. It’s preposterous.

This is not a column about snow.

I apologize, but I can’t stop thinking about that absurd hypothetical scenario. Just imagine waking up to frost on your windshield while the rest of Canada is enjoying autumn colours, light-jackets, and endless pumpkin spice lattes. If someone were confronted with such a scenario, they might burst into tears, tear at their hair, and hopelessly scream at an uncaring sky.

Thankfully, I don’t know what that feels like.

This is not a column about snow.

Spotting snow in

September is a crushing sensation. When you see the white powder tumble to the ground, you realize the long march through countless dark, cold nights has begun. You realize your shorts and t-shirts will start gathering mothballs. You realize you only enjoyed four completely snow-free months this year. You realize, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Mother Nature is about to bury you and no amount of whining, complaining, or column-writing can stop her.

Thank GOD I don’t know that feeling. That other guy from the hypothetical situation knows that feeling. Not me, though. No, sir, no way.

This. Is not. A column.

About. Snow.

But even if I’m not the hypothetical man, I know my time is coming. Snow is waiting, hanging above us all like the sword of Damocles, ready to strike.

Winter will have its wicked way with us sooner or later. Perhaps it’s best to rip the band-aid off now and just accept the inevitable.

This was absolutely a column about snow.

RVs/Campers/Trailers 2000 VANGUARD Legacy 24.5’ 5th wheel. A-1 shape, everything works. Stored inside. $6,000. 306696-7656 Broadview.

Farm Implements 2001 - 9350 Westward Swather with 2004 36’ - 963 Macdon Header. $29,000. Phone 778-220-9285.

2003 DEERE 567, Net, Mega-wide $14,000; Hesston 1365 Discbine $13,000; NH 1033 bale wagon $2,000. All OBO. 306-696-7656 Broadview.

8 1/2 x 19ft. x 72� tall Aluminum Grain Box and hoist, air PTO, pump and tank. Michael’s SW tarp. Belgium Standard. $9,500.

Phone 306-338-2750.

8� 51ft. Brandt Auger w/24hp motor; Case 33ft. cultivator; grain vac; 2290 Case tractor & 4890; 1980 GMC 65 Series box & hoist; 57 GMC totally restored; 15ft. Farm King rough cut mower; 1044 bale wagon; 2 Massey Ferguson square balers. Phone 306-5167171 or 306-627-3445. Equipment in Jedburgh.

The Rural Municipality of Calder No. 241 Is seeking applications from persons to assume the position of

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR The office is located in Wroxton, Sask., approx. 25 miles East of the City of Yorkton. Applicant should possess or be willing to obtain their Rural Class "C" Certificate in Local Government Authority.

Strong communication, management, personal and organization skills and experience with Munisoft computer system and Microsoft Office considered an asset.

A benefits package, municipal employees' pension plan and salary shall be offered in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume including qualifications, past and present work experience, three related references and wage expectations. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your application by 4:00 p.m. October 20, 2018 to: Rural Municipality of Calder No. 241 Box 10, Wroxton, Sask. SOA 4S0 Phone: 306-742-4233 Fax: 306-742-4559 Email: calderrm@sasktel.net

ALLIS CHALMERS, HD16 bulldozer, 500 hrs on motor overhaul. $9,000 of recent repairs. $18,000 OBO. Will consider grain etc. on trade. 306-516-7171.

FARM MACHINERY For Sale.

1984 - 8920 White combine. 3,000 hours. $3,000. Phone 306-7838873 or 778-220-9285.

GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB JOHN DEERE 336 square baler; 2002 Sebring car; 36ft. ladder.

Phone 204-539-2181.

WHEATHEART SP Auger. 8� x 51ft. 27hp Kohler, electric clutch, battery, battery cables & fuel tank. $7,500. Phone 306-338-2744 or 306-338-7374.

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Lightweight game of samurai battles “Gather your friends and pack your bags for a trip to feudal Japan, where only the fearless will flourish. Samurai, Ronin, and even Emperors lock eyes and dare one another to make a move, knowing only one will stand victorious! Duel each rival that comes your way as you make a name for yourself in a world where even an unknown wanderer can scrap her way to the top against the most capable of samurai.”

That is the website lead in for Showdown!

The Samurai Card Game published by New Experience Workshop Games, and is just the sort of teaser that grabs me.

Feudal Japan is a favourite game theme with Joraku, and Kanagawa in my top 25-games list, and Kendo and Tokaido making it into the top-50.

Now Showdown by

designer Chris Amburn won’t be breaking into my top-100 list, but that isn’t to say the game doesn’t have its merits.

Showdown!

The Samurai Card Game is for 2-6 players, It is basically a reskin of Shootout! The High Noon Card Game, a western-themed game using the same mechanics which allows either to be played as a stand-alone game, or pitted against for the ultimate duel between cowboys and samurai. The result of shuffling the two games together is that you can get the gang fighting cowboys with katanas against samurais with shotguns.

But I have only played Showdown, and I will start by applauding the art work.

The feel of feudal Japan is rather stunningly captured, with several

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com of the cards being fine enough in terms of art that an 8X10 print on the gaming wall would look

great if they were available.

The rules here are pretty straight forward

ending up in a card battle not so far removed from the old kid’s game of war.

Players look to build up a strong hand, then head into a head-to-head battle with an opponent, hoping you warrior and his weapons are strong enough to win, or that you have other cards that can twist the fate of battle in your favour.

The flavour of samurai’s battling comes across well enough,

and the art is so strong it helps make the game enjoyable, but ultimately this is a lightweight filler game. There is nothing wrong with that as we always need games to fill down times on gaming night, and this one certainly fills that niche nicely.

Thanks to fellow gamers Jeff Chasse, Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.

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I saw the snow this weekend and got all excited....

Santa Claus Parade Day on NOV. 24

It's shaping up to be a Great Day of Fun for the entire Family.

BUT we need some help from residents of Yorkton.

If you can volunteer your time from 5 PM to 6:30 PM on the day of the parade we are looking for Santa Helpers to pass out candy along the parade route. We need Santa Helpers to secure the intersections allowing me to pass safely, we don't want to hurt the reindeer.

Most of all we need Parade Floats. If you have been a part of the parade in the past we want you back. If you’re new to the idea we welcome you.

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For more information call Santa's Helper, Phil DeVos at YBID 306-783-9243 or 306-621-3227 or check out the webpage at yorktonbid@sasktel.net

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The parade will form at 5:00 PM and move right at 5:30 PM down the usual route along Broadway turning south at McDonalds.

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