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The youth in the Engaging Young Leaders program are looking ahead to the future, putting forward issues they want to tackle next year.

Engaging Young Leaders plan for 2020

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The leaders of tomorrow are the youth of today, but the Engaging Young Leaders program

wants to push up the timeline. The program, run in partnership between the Yorkton Tribal Council and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area, engag-

es youth from the region to get them to tackle important issues their community face and find ways to address them.

The group met recently to celebrate Christmas

with some fun, but also have a serious discussion, with the youth putting forward what they want to see and what issues they want to tackle in the next year.

Kianna Kakakaway has been a member of the group for a couple years and contributed to their recent project, a film about missing and murdered aboriginal women,

which provided advice to prevent young women like her from becoming a statistic. She feels that the group is important because it helps youth

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Students send letters to soldiers

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Students at St. Michael’s School in the city have been working to make Christmas just a little brighter for members of the Canadian Armed Forces stationed overseas.

Instructor Kathy Stokes said the idea evolved from the starting point of knowing some members of the military serving outside of Canada.

Stokes saw a Twitter feed suggesting letters

being written to soldiers serving overseas, and with encouragement from Principal Trevor Baker, she sent out an email to school staff asking for participation in a letter writing campaign among students.

Stokes said Christmas is a difficult time for families that are apart at this time of year.

“It’s especially hard for those in the armed forces,” she said.

More than 200 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 would become involved.

“Some were cards.

Some did drawings.

Some wrote letters,” she said. “Some sent jokes to keep the spirit light at Christmas.”

Stokes said it was

ultimately just a good thing to do.

“It was a nice opportunity for our school to recognize people who serve our country

and keep us safe,” said Stokes.

The project also fit well with both elements of the school curriculum and the aspect of faithbased learning, said Stokes.

From the perspective of curriculum students do spend time learning how to write a letter, and to properly address an envelope, she said.

The school also had a theme for Advent this year “following the footsteps of Christ”, said Stokes, adding the campaign fit that nicely too.

With the letters and

cards written each was put in its own envelope and mailed to Trenton, ON. with the school’s Community Committee covering the postage.

From Trenton they would be put on a military airplane and taken to bases overseas, said Stokes.

Stokes said some students included a return address, so there is some hope soldiers might respond.

“That would be huge,” she said, adding that would be a bonus to sending the letters as a selfless act.

Ouellette backstopping all star squad

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Hyundai Terriers netminder Ryan Ouellette has garnered national attention.

The 19-year-old goalie is one of two SJHLers select-

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ed to play in the CJHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14 at the Dave Andreychuk Arena in Hamilton. The other SJHL player headed to the national event which was hosted in its inaugural year 2005 in Yorkton is Kindersley Klippers

defenceman Mac Gross.

Ouellette has been the top goalie in the SJHL since his return from the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness earlier this season and has posted a 13-2-and-1 record with a 2.05GAA and a .945-save percent-

age.

“It’s awesome,” said Ouellette of the selection, adding that being released from Minnesota has ultimately been a good thing.

“I think everything happens for a reason,” he told

Yorkton This Week, “and this has worked out for the best for me.”

Ouellette said the selection came as a surprise.

“Honestly it came out of nowhere,” he said, explaining

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step out of their comfort zone.

Amy Esquash is another member of the group.

As part of the film project, she said that it has opened a lot of opportunities for herself and other group members, with chances to speak to the National Women’s Association and to take part in Indigenous Circle.

“Just having people hear our voices and hear what we have to say.”

The group gives youth the chance to speak about important topics and have their say, said Esquash, and that’s one of the reasons she feels it’s an important group to have.

“I feel like there are a lot of youth that have a lot to say and open up about and share and they might not get the chance to speak up and use their voice. This is opening up that door, letting them say what they want to say, and talk about the topics

that youth should be talking about.”

Dominic White has also been a group member for two years, and he also contributed to the film. He feels that for the next project that the group takes on, it’s important to get their perspective on what they want to see.

“It’s supposed to be Engaging Young Leaders, so making the young people have a say in what we do and what issues we

think need attention and what we need to be working on.”

White said that for him, the point of the group is to give young people a voice.

“A lot of youth feel like their voices aren’t heard, especially in an area like rural Saskatchewan where there’s not many outlets like this one where kids can talk about important issues that are on their mind.”

Part of the goal of

planning was to put forward what issues the students want to tackle. For Kakakaway, she sees mental health and drugs and alcohol as being two topics that the group needs to take a closer look at, because it’s something she sees as a major issue for communities.

“We have a lot of problems like that in our reservation communities.

That’s where some of come from,” said Kakakaway.

White agrees that

it takes.”

For Ouellette that means getting on the ice and just reacting to what is happening.

“If I think too much about things ... I get in my own head too much,” he said, adding he feels his greatest attribute as a netminder is keeping cool no matter the situation. “Probably my greatest strength is staying calm. It’s a good trait because it keeps the team calm in front of me too.”

Ouellette’s calm demeanor seemed to fully emerge in the SJHL playoffs last spring.

In the playoffs with the Terriers he led them to a quarter-final upset over the Nipawin Hawks and then kept the team

close against Battlefords with SJHL Playoff MVP Joel Grzybowski in their net. Ouellette allowed just two goals on 83-shots in games two and three as the Terriers eventually bowed out to the eventual Canalta Cup winners.

“That really boosted my confidence, really boosted my play,” he said.

And Ouellette wants to play, every game if he could.

“I love to play. I love to make saves,” he said.

“And, I love winning more than anything.”

Ouellette hopes his run with the Terriers, and now his national exposure, will draw him attention from American

mental health issues are something that young people need a voice on, pointing out that youth suicides are a major issue and they need to find ways to help people deal with issues and hopefully save lives.

White also believes that the group also needs to look at global issues like climate change.

“That could affect all of us and I don’t really think a lot is being done about that right now.”

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he received a telephone call where he was told he was headed to the national event.

The selection of course is one Ouellette recognizes as a big opportunity.

“This is awesome just being recognized as one of the top goalies in Junior ‘A’. It’s really special to me,” he said.

The selection was also big for Ouellette’s father.

“My dad was really pumped. He was so happy for me, that was great to see him so happy too,” he said.

While Ouellette has Terrier games to play before heading east, he admitted the all-star game “will definitely be

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in the back of my mind.”

That said, Ouellette said his first priority is the Terriers.

“I just want to focus on

the Terriers, one game at a time,” he said, adding first and foremost “I just want to try and help my team win no matter what

college scouts.

“I really want to play NCAA Division I,” he said. “... I want to go to school and play.”

That path may be made easier since Ouellette is American. He was born in San Antonio, but moved around a lot as a youngster with parents in the military.

Ouellette’s interest in hockey comes from his mother, a big Buffalo Sabres fan. For a young Ryan the fact that he had the same first name as then Sabre netminder Ryan Miller attracted him to want to play goal.

When they moved to Colorado when Ouellette was six he began in earnest to pursue hockey.

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The residents of Yorkton are ready for Christmas, decorating their homes and businesses with their best lights and decorations, celebrating the season with different displays and designs. These are some of the homes across the city that caught our eye as we travelled around Yorkton this December.

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Politics The best part of Christmas is being able to set aside the difficulties of the year and imbibe in some holiday spirit (or in my case, spirits).

This is my annual tradition, along with this particular column where I dole out the Christmas cheer of nothing but thanks and positivity for our politicians.

Let us begin with Premier Scott Moe who deserves something under his tree for his diligence in standing up to Ottawa and the federal government when it comes agriculture and fighting the highly unpopular carbon tax.

While no one can deny this was also the politically popular thing to do, further thanks to Moe for understanding that his role as a Canadian premier also means working with Ottawa. His newfound co-operation with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sends a loud message to the separatists that this country still works.

Further thanks to Moe for his 2030 vision of 100,000 more jobs in Saskatchewan and a population of 1.4 million. It’s a lofty and noble goal, but one that builds on predecessor Brad Wall’s 2012 vision of growth for the province.

For this, let’s also offer Christmas cheer to economy and trade minister Jeremy Harrison who has had a big role in framing this plan and for his diligence promoting our commodities and product on foreign excursions.

But perhaps the biggest gift under the tree should go to Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, who appears to be righting the listing finance ship. We went from a potential $1.2-billion deficit three years ago to a balanced budget this year — a tremendous achievement at a when oil prices have plateaued to less than $60 US a barrel, potash isn’t really selling like it once was and agriculture is suffering from tough growing conditions.

Speaking of agriculture, kudos to minister responsible, Dave Marit, for guiding our province’s farmers through tough times, including a a potential trade war with China over our canola.

But perhaps the most unlikely development in 2019 was NDP Opposition leader Ryan Meili’s push for having the carbon tax removed from the cost of natural gas used in grain drying. It’s a good thing when politicians step out of their philosophical boxes and look at issues as a matter of needs.

Other NDP opposition members deserved of something include Trent Wotherspoon for his diligent fight on removing the provincial sales tax from construction labour costs, David Forbes for pushing the government on democratic reform, including caps on political donations and the need for by-elections and Cathy Sproule for holding the government’s feet to the fire on Global Transportation Hub. That said, Christmas is about family, so how about something special for Nicole Sarauer. She became the first woman to bring her newborn baby into the legislative chambers as a result of a new law she pushed the government to pass.

Sarauer also deserves credit, along with alsodeserving Justice Minister Don Morgan, for getting new laws to protect vulnerable women.

Morgan also deserves kudos for spearheading a new trespassing law. While controversial, it affords farmers and other landowners greater protection of their properties.

The core of any government is it’s health and education — both of which saw additional funding in the spring budget.

To this, congratulations to Education Minister Gord Wyant, who withstood the NDP’s daily efforts to make education funding an issue.

(But perhaps credit to NDP critic Carla Beck for emphasising the need to limit classroom side.)

And credit to Health Minister Jim Reiter for added spending on addictions and mental health issues.

Good health to Herb Cox, Lyle Stewart and Greg Ottenbreit who all have been battled cancer in recent years.

And to all, a Merry Christmas and the best in 2020.

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Reminded that goodwill not always easy to find I

t is still nearly a dozen days until Christmas as this week’s editorial is being typed, which really is the time when the season should be its brightest.

That does not mean getting hung up on the rather inane debate over whether happy holidays is an appropriate salutation or whether one must utter the words Merry Christmas in order to properly reflect the season.

Frankly in a world where we tend to increasingly sit at coffee shops and hockey arena engrossed in our cellphones, pausing long enough to raise our heads and converse with others by wishing them some happiness is a win for our society, the exact words of good wishes notwithstanding.

And, right now we could use a little more merriment in our world.

Too often we seem to be seeing the ugliness of the world seeping to the surface again.

There is the American president bullying a young activist named Times Person of the Year. You might not agree with Time’s choice, or the message climate activist Greta Thunberg has to say, but that doesn’t mean a man in the position of President Donald Trump should be mocking the young woman over

social media. The action sends a dangerous message in terms of what should and shouldn’t be acceptable.

Closer to home a Yorkton teenager organized an LGBT Movie Night for those wanting a safe environment to get together. That simple effort was blatantly attacked on social media by a few who despite the season of goodwill to all spouted hate as though it was their personal gospel.

How is it that we are still plagued by so many ‘iscms’ in our world, hatred spewed at others because the colour of their skin does not match, their race, language, religion, sexuality are different.

Different has never meant wrong, but there are others who see it as just that, and because they see differences as wrong they foster hatred.

We, as a society in Canada, are perhaps better than most countries in terms of acceptance and understanding, but racism, religious distrust and ignorance regarding personal sexuality still exists in far too many quarters.

So as we settle in to enjoy the holiday that is Christmas for many of us, let us pause to remember the simple tenet of the season that hopes for peace on earth and goodwill to all.

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City and CUPE agree to new deal

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton has a new deal with the 70 staff who are members of CUPE Local 342.

The collective agreement between the Union and the City was set to expire Dec. 31, explained Gord Kennedy – Director of Human Resources, with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

As per the standard labour relations cycle,

negotiations took place to reach a renewal of the agreement, he explained.

After four days of bargaining with CUPE Local 342, negotiations came to completion on December 4, said Kennedy.

The two sides “successfully reached a five year agreement which includes the addition of updates to the Saskatchewan Employment Act, improved safety provisions and continuation of a performance based

compensation system that provides flexibility, support and succession planning for services that are of value to the City and its citizens,” he said.

As a result, this agreement results in a total wage increase of 9.36 per cent over that time-frame (1.872 per cent / year), with varied increases, based on individual employee certifications attained.

Council was unanimous is agreeing to ratify the new agreement.

Council agrees to declaration

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council has approved a Declaration of Eligibility now required to be eligible for Municipal Revenue Sharing.

“The Ministry of Government Relations annually provides funding to the City in the form of a revenue sharing grant,” explained Amber Matechuk, City Controller with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

This grant is a portion of the PST collected by the Province and is distributed to cities based on population.

Previously, to attain

this funding, the only administrative requirements for the City were to provide the annual audited financial statements, explained Matechuk.

“New for 2020, as part of the Ministry’s objective to encourage effective local governance, they are implementing an annual eligibility requirement for municipalities in order to receive the funding,” she said.

The resolution outlines the requirements below, which as of December 9, 2019 have been completed by Administration; • Submission of the 2018 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry

of Government Relations; *Submission of the 2018 Public Reporting on Municipal Waterworks to the Ministry of Government Relations; • In Good Standing with respect to the reporting and remittance of Education Property Taxes; • Adoption of a Council Procedures Bylaw; • Adoption of an Employee Code of Conduct; and • All member of council have filed and annually updated their Public Disclosure Statements, as required.

Council unanimously supported the declaration.

History Corner 1963 holiday season display Holiday Season display in 1963 at the C.P.R Park which was situated near the railway station. Today, the area is contained in the Western Financial Group City Centre Park.

Some Christmas facts: The word “Christmas” is from old English “Cristes maesse” meaning “Christ’s Mass.” “Mass” from the Roman Catholic religious service. “Noel” the French word has its origin in Latin “natalis” meaning birth. The first Christmas in York Colony (Yorkton): Colonists, Cosmo J. McFarline and William Meredith from Ontario, William Hopkins and Edward Hopkins of England spent the winter of 18821883 in a shack on the Meredith homestead, tending to the settlement’s small herd of oxen, while most settlers had returned to Ontario to winter. The first recorded Christmas in Canada was in 1535, on Jacques Cartier’s second voyage when 110 settlers wintered on the shores of the St. Charles River, near today’s Quebec City. The Christmas carol “Oh Holy Night” is an 1855 translation of “Minuit Chrétien” a poem by Placide Cappeau. It was set to music by Adolphe- Charles Adam and sung for the first time December

24, 1847 at midnight mass in Roquemaure, France. The carol “Stille Nacht” or Silent Night was authored by Roman Catholic Austrian priest, Joseph Mohr in 1816, with the music composed by Franz Gruber, teacher and choir master in 1818. It was first sung by both men, with Mohr playing the guitar at the 1818 midnight mass in Oberndorf, Austria. Translated in hundreds of languages since, the English words were composed in 1863, by the Episcopalian Minister of a New York church, John Freeman Young. In Scandinavian traditions, the mistletoe plant was a symbol of peace, under which enemies declared a truce. Over time, the custom of kissing under the mistletoe was substituted.

This edition of History Corner originally ran in the Dec. 23, 2009 edition of Yorkton This Week.

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$2.1 million in CIF funding Communities will benefit from $2,177,971 from the Community Initiative Fund’s (CIF) Oct. 1, deadline.

The 137 Community Grant Program grants will contribute to the wellbeing of children and youth, families, and communities across Saskatchewan.

Included among the projects funded are three in Yorkton; • Boys and Girls Club Family Engagement Project $3,400 • Sacred Heart High School Indigenous Cultural Club $1,000 • Yorkton Transitional Homes for Youth Outreach Program Independent Living Coordinator $25,000 Other projects in the local region included; • Bangor-MorrisLodge Society CommunityBased Recreational, Art, Music and Active Aging Program $6,500 • Canora - Canora Nursery School Association Nursery School $3,000 • Carlyle - Carlyle Elementary School Family Fun Nights $2,000 • Carlyle - Southeast Regional Library I n t e r- g e n e r a t i o n a l Programming $2,500 • Foam Lake - Town of Foam LakeFoam Lake Break Camps $3,226 • Melville - Oasis Youth Centre Empowering youth $15,500 • Moosomin Moosomin Family Resource Centre Partners in Play $12,500 • Porcupine Plain Porcupine Plain Comprehensive School Porcupine Plain Girls Group $1,000 • Whitewood Whitewood Action for Families Community Liaison Project $8,000 • Wynyard - Wynyard Seniors Dance Group An Afternoon of Fiddling,

Fun and Dancing $3,600 These programs are crucial, as they provide opportunities for children and youth to gain knowledge, skills, and supports to develop positive mental health, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle behaviours, and ensure families have access to supports and resources to create healthy and caring environments. Programs also provide imperative training and resources for nonprofit staff, Board members, and volunteers to improve program delivery, governance and leadership, and support individuals to become involved as active citizens, volunteers, and communityleaders.

“CIF strengthens the capacity of communities through effective investments in community-based initiatives,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said in a prepared release. “Providing a future of vibrant, resilient, sustainable and

proud Saskatchewan communities across our province.”

“The supports and services that these programs provide are integral for the health and happiness of our province,” expressed Tracey Mann, Executive Director of the Community Initiatives Fund in the release.

“CIF’s priorities reflect the eight inter-connected domains of the Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing, working towards improving the quality of life of all Saskatchewan residents.”

The CIF is a Special Purpose Fund created through The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act and managed by a government appointed board of community volunteers.

A complete list of the grant recipients and their programs, as well as information about the Community Initiatives Fund can be found at www.cifsask.org.

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Other Job Opportunities • Operator B/A – Public Works • Solid Waste & Environmental Programs Manager – Environmental Serices For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall.

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Call for Applications - City of Yorkton Council Commissions, Committees and Boards Would you like to contribute to advising City Council on various matters of interest to you? If so, the City of Yorkton is looking for volunteers to sit on the following Council Commissions, Committees and Boards in 2020: • Civic Recognition Awards Committee • Community Development, Parks & Recreation Committee • Municipal Heritage Advisory Sub-Committee • Development Appeals Board • Economic Development Committee • Environmental Committee • Planning & Infrastructure Commission • Protective Services Committee • Yorkton Public Library Board Information on the purpose of the Committee and Member duties are available on the City’s website at www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/bylaws by choosing the specific committee bylaw. Further questions may be directed to the Mayor’s Office at (306) 786-1717. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these committees, please submit a brief letter (500 words or less) indicating why you are interested, and what you believe you can contribute to the Committee. Please include your full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, and the committee you are interested in sitting on), and submit by one of the following: 1. Email to cityclerk@yorkton.ca 2. Mail or Hand Deliver a submission to:City of Yorkton c/o City Clerk’s Office 2nd Floor – 37 Third Avenue N. P.O. Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Forms available for download at www.yorkton.ca 3. Complete an online submission form Deadline for applications is December 30, 2019, 4:00 p.m. Those selected for appointment will be contacted by the Office of the City Clerk, and announced at the January 6, 2020 Council Meeting. **Committee member applicants should be residents of Yorkton, however those residing outside of City limits may be given special consideration.**

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Building myself a thrift store stereo system

A couple weeks ago I made a joke about wanting a gift of an upstairs stereo, which I put out as a great gift because I wasn’t going to actually buy it. In a follow up, on Christmas itself, I’ll declare that I am now building the upstairs stereo, but I’m doing it in a unique way, building it entirely out of used components.

Honestly, I had some of the parts already, I just had not actually built them into anything. A few years ago, I bought some vintage stereo equipment at an auction, because I make good decisions in my life, and then proceeded to just leave it upstairs gathering dust. I confess, I bought it because it looked cool, rather than because it had any real use. And, being an auction, I was swept up in a desire to prevent the other bidder from getting it. Auctions are, of course, partially driven by spite.

The result was that I had a turntable, amplifier, cassette deck and speakers. The speakers, as it turns out, were

blown, so they didn’t sound great. But the turntable works and so did the amplifier, meaning I was now part of the way to a nice stereo setup for the upstairs rooms.

To bring the stereo into the modern era, I had to find a way to plug in a phone, because as much fun as it is to haul out vintage media, sometimes you do want to listen to something modern.

Luckily, I had the right cable for that, and could thus hook up a phone to a stereo setup that had its roots in the ‘70s. There was a victory.

Now the goal is to find speakers that aren’t blown and possibly a CD changer. My plan for this is to do it all using thrift stores. It’s the correct plan for two reasons.

One, nice speakers from a proper stereo store are out of my budget. I’d love to be able to spend a pile of money on nice, fancy speakers for my main stereo on the main floor, but my bank account is quite forceful in declaring that this is not a good plan.

Two, it will give the unit a fun personality, because

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it’s built from discarded equipment that can still work if used correctly. As a fan of old tech, this is exactly how I want to do it.

But this project is also making me realize that audio isn’t as much a priority as it used to be for many people. Look for a new stereo and you don’t really find the massive boom-boxes of my youth anywhere, they’re all much smaller and sleeker and more easily hidden. Outside of specialty stores, you get bluetooth speakers and small units, which work, but don’t give the same feeling as the first time I went to a friend’s house and saw a big stack of stereo equipment, a different shiny component for every type of music you could name.

Nobody is doing giant stereo cabinets like the ones I grew up with,

which took up an entire corner of the room with a giant wood console that had a radio and a record player in it. Sure, those systems tried to be hidden away, but they were also so large that the owners clearly wanted them to sound good and loud.

It’s not like people suddenly don’t care about music, but that we have found ways of get-

ting it that doesn’t require the large investments of time and space that we used to make. But I am feeling nostalgic for the old systems, which made it feel like sound was a priority in the owners’ lives.

I want to have a system that says music is important, and maybe this eventual Frankenstein’s monster of a stereo will do that.

Help given The Yorkton Lions have again supported the Yorkton Salvation Army’s Kettle campaign.

Members of the Lions not only volunteer for ‘Kettle’ shifts, but also made a donation of $500.

Lion Denny Vachon made the presentation to Ron Sutherland of the Salvation Army.

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Council Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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Head Concession Attendant 1- Full Time & 2- Part Time Gallagher Centre

Cadets honoured with Premier’s Commendation in Melville F

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By Cory Carlick Staff Writer MLA Greg Lawrence was present at the

Reports to the Concession Co-­‐ordinator.

Legion Hall in Melville Friday night to present the Premiere’s Commendation of Achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a positive work environment Take and process customer food orders Troubleshoot and resolve customer service issues Maintain professional and timely communication between internal and external customers Assist with food preparation as required by the Concession Coordinator including but not limited to: o Work fryer and grill o Prepare sandwiches o Pizza making o Scratch cooking Proactively anticipate concession needs during peak times Cleaning of all Equipment (fryers, grills, dishwasher, commercial popcorn maker, dishes, etc), Counters and foyer eating areas, Display units, Floors, walls, etc.

Changing of deep fry oil Stocking shelves FIFO (First In, First Out) Conduct monthly inventory counts Complete food waste sheets Update Concession Co-­‐ordinator of any shortages for ordering purposes Assumes additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

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The parade of 2517 Melville Legion Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps was held at 7 pm, where Lawrence, the Province’s Military Liason gave the Commendation.

The Saskatchewan Premier’s Commendation of Achievement recognizes one Cadet corps for outstanding contribution to not only the community, but also the province and Cadet Organization.

It was signed by Premier Scott Moe and presented by the Military Liason.

It was a packed house, to be sure, with a very proud community supporting their Cadets.

Refreshments were served after the event.

Various local dignitaries were in attendance, including Mayor Walter Streelasky of the City of Melville.

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Taking customer orders Taking payment for product and providing correct change Assemble customer orders Work with the deep fryer and grill Prepare sandwiches, pizza and other items for purchasing General cleaning of all surfaces and equipment within the concession area Stock inventory for concession Advise Manager on ordering needs Complete food waste sheets for record keeping

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Remember farmers behind Christmas dinner If one thing the holiday season means -- it’s good food – lots and lots of good food.

We spend a great deal of time in December running from office party to neighbour’s for some holiday cheer and then of course family gatherings, all of them fueled by platters of food.

It’s difficult to imagine sitting down to a meal on Dec. 25, and not eating way too turkey, along with perogies and sour cream, sweet potatoes, ham, fruit cake, and more.

Then there are the three days of left overs, turkey croquettes, turkey salad sandwiches,

turkey soup, to the point by the end we curl up in a heap on the chesterfield, stare at the Christmas lights, and occasionally gobble quietly like the departed bird.

What does this all have to do with an agriculture column?

Well, simply that at times as we sit down to what for most of us is a bountiful table of food, we might not always remember just where all that food comes from.

There is no homemade egg nog without a farmer raising laying hens for the eggs, and other farmers operating a dairy for the milk.

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Calvin Daniels That goes for everything else on the table for the holiday season.

It doesn’t matter if it’s the cashews, filberts and almonds on the premeal nut tray, the cranberries that make turkey worth eating, or the fruit in the Christmas pudding, some primary

producer is behind them.

That is why we always need to remember just how important farmers are in our world.

For some there is a growing distrust of what producers do, especially in terms of crop protection product use

and animal welfare, but for the vast majority of farmers, their primary focus is safe, sustainable food production.

Their effort goes a long way toward ensuring we have easy access to the food we want at the local grocery store, at a cost that when you eliminate the non-food items in the grocery cart are still quite reasonable.

Certainly there are those in our country, and the world, who does go to bed hungry far too often, but that is more of a wealth distribution issue than one of food production.

Farmers produce enough to feed every-

one, but the economic systems, political roadblocks and production distribution shortfalls do combine to keep food produced getting to everyone in an affordable fashion.

But, here in Canada, as we head to the refrigerator for a snack after watching our favourite holiday movie, we should take a moment to remember the work of farmers who produced that which we eat.

Happy holiday everyone.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

NFU asks for rebate on fuel used for on-farm grain drying Federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met face-to-face for the second time this year to initiate action on a number of key proposals to improve support to Canadian producers. This meeting follows what has been a difficult year for many producers, mainly related to bad weather, the CN work stoppage, and market access issues.

Ministers recognized that the risks facing producers have changed, particularly with respect to climate and international trade, and that current programs may need to evolve to meet their needs. To start to address these changing risks, Ministers made targeted improvements to the AgriStability program.

Ministers asked officials to change the treatment of private insurance for the 2020 program year.

In addition, understanding that administrative burden is an issue for many, in particular for smaller producers, Ministers agreed to launch a pilot in select jurisdictions to make applying for support easier, by using tax return information to simplify the application process.

Ministers’ engagement on key business risk management programs signaled a direct response to the changing risks faced by producers. The business risk management programs aim to provide

producers with tools to ensure the viability of their operations and to manage risks largely beyond their control.

Officials are to report back to Ministers in April on an assessment of the business risk management programs to ensure they are aligned with their intended objectives. In addition, officials are to develop options to make the programs more effective, agile, timely, and equitable for producers. In particular, officials are to evaluate the impact of changes to the reference margin limit and changes to eligible expenses under AgriStability.

Ministers also took the opportunity to advance other priorities in the agriculture sector. They reviewed FPT-industry work on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery planning to African swine fever (ASF), which is a shared responsibility. Ministers agreed on the importance of strong biosecurity protocols to prevent ASF from entering Canada.

Since the Ministers’ last meeting in July, Canada has signed zoning agreements with the U.S. and the EU and continues to engage other trading partners to allow for trade to continue in the event of an outbreak.

Ministers also reiterated their commitment to evidence-based rules to support free and open

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Federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met recently to discuss issues. trade, and resolved to continue the strong collaboration among jurisdictions and with industry to address market access restrictions.

They discussed the trade challenges impacting industry, particularly the canola, pork and beef, and soy sectors and recognized the need to work with the sector to support industry’s sustainability, profitability and growth.

In support of Canada’s

supply management system, Ministers reiterated the importance of providing compensation to supply-managed producers and processors in a full and fair way in response to the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Canada-United StatesMexico Agreement. The

federal government is taking the appropriate steps to announce details as soon as possible.

A roundtable session allowed Ministers to discuss other priority items such as the importance of finding solutions to labour challenges facing the sector; issues including modernizing, aligning and eliminating overlaps and gaps in Canada’s regulatory framework to reduce barriers to interprovincial and inter-

national trade; mental health; and animal activism. Ministers are united in their commitment to strengthen Canada’s agrifood sector to increase global economic competitiveness and for the agriculture sector to realize its economic potential.

Ministers agreed to build on the progress made at this meeting and look ahead to their next annual conference in Guelph, Ontario, in July 2020.

NFU wants grain drying support The National Farmers Union sent a letter to Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, outlining the urgent need for a rebate on pollution pricing fees currently being charged on natural gas and propane used for on-farm grain drying.

In line with the Paris Agreement’s goals regarding food security and food production, the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act exempts farmers’ gasoline and diesel purchases that are used for running farm machinery on the farm and for driving machinery from one location to another at a farm, but does not exempt propane or natural gas used on farms for grain drying. As a result, farmers have additional costs for unavoidable grain drying, and some may resort to using higher-emitting diesel burners to avoid paying the carbon price.

NFU members passed a resolution

at the recent national convention asking the federal government to provide a rebate to farmers for fuel utilized in on-farm grain drying operations.

“Obviously propane was overlooked when fuel exemptions were addressed,” said NFU Board member Doug Scott of Waskatanau, Alberta. “Drying grain has become a significant cost for prairie grain farmers and propane is the main fuel used for drying grain.”

“It is absurd for the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to offer an exemption that seems to encourage farmers to use diesel-fired burners for grain drying, while penalizing those who use cleaner-burning natural gas or propane,” said Kyle Korneychuk who farms at Pelly, Saskatchewan. “We believe this is an oversight that can be corrected by setting up a rebate as soon as possible.”

“This year spring started two to four

weeks later than normal, seed for earlymaturing varieties was in short supply, and an early killing frost in October was followed by considerable rain and snow. All this means Ontario and Quebec farmers are faced with a crop that is abnormally wet and expensive to dry,” noted Don Ciparis of Rodney, Ontario. “Drying costs have to be factored into the current reality of farming, and recognized by rebating carbon tax paid on propane needed to make our crops saleable.”

“Our elevators just wouldn’t take in soybeans over 14% moisture content, but we got it off between 15% and 18% in November. A propane or natural gas grain dryer is the only solution we have to bringing soybean moisture down this winter,” said Dean Harder of Lowe Farm, Manitoba. “We’re hopeful that the government understands our predicament and will work with the

agriculture industry to find alternative grain drying solutions in the future, but right now propane is still the best option on our farm.”

In 2015, Canada signed on to the Paris Agreement, which recognizes the particular vulnerabilities of food production systems to the adverse impacts of climate change and the need to safeguard food security. In accordance with the Paris Agreement, Canada enacted the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act in 2018, which requires all provinces to establish a carbon pricing mechanism as a market-based incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Residents of provinces that have not yet established their own carbon pricing system, or have repealed their former systems, are covered by the federal Act. This includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

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Trooper to send off 2019 with a party

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer It’s time to send off 2019, and Trooper is going to send it off with a bang.

The Canadian rock institution is going to be at the Painted Hand Casino on Dec. 31 for a New Year’s Eve show.

Lead singer and founding member Ra McGuire said that they’re excited to get back on stage after a couple months off.

“We’ll be excited to play. Our last show was in London, Ontario back in September, so we’ll be full of first night energy.”

He’s also excited about getting to a show in Yorkton.

“Smaller town shows are more intimate, and consequently more fun.”

It’s the end of the year, and that means people want to party, and McGuire said they want to make it a good one.

“The crowd is always the main focus of our attention. We look forward to walking onto the stage and seeing what kind of party we’ve been

invited to!”

The list of hits is a long one, with songs like Raise a Little Hell and The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car. McGuire said they didn’t realize they were going to be part of the Canadian rock canon when they wrote them.

“We never had any expectations about our future career when we were coming up. We just wrote the songs and did the tours and kept our fingers crossed.

Nowadays, those hit songs have turned into our tickets to the best party in town.”

The band has been going for about 45 years, and has recently been recognized with honours like lifetime achievement awards. McGuire said that he’s honored by the recognition from peers, but it’s really the fan support that the band feels is most important.

“I’m not sure why we’ve lasted 45 years! I guess, from our side, it’s the fact that it’s still fun and people still pay us to do it - from your side, I’m guessing it’s the big col-

A Christmas Story SaskExpress presented A Christmas Story: The Musical on Dec. 16. The musical rendition of the Christmas classic added new song and dance to the familiar story, and featured former Yorkton residents Mark Claxton and Dan Luzar in lead roles (right).

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Trooper is coming to the Painted Hand Casino for New Years Eve. lection of well-known songs and our reputation for still being able to rock the joint.”

Since this show is their last of 2019, what is Trooper looking forward

to 2020?

“We’re all looking forward to the many shows we’ll play across the country in 2020. Like every year, all our shows are completely different from one another, but all

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of them are fun, and a big rush, for us.”

Keep track of Trooper at www.trooper.com, through Facebook at facebook.com/trooperband, through Twitter at twitter.com/trooper and

through Instagram at instagram.com/trooper.

“Our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram bring us a lot closer to the folks that support us. It’s a lot of fun for us to interact there,” said McGuire.

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Community Spotlight Yoga Classes for Seniors - New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Come out and get fit every Tuesday and Friday.

Resume Tues., Jan. 7, 2020. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration not required. 11:00 a.m.

- 11:45 a.m. (45 min. session). $5.00 a person.

Please bring your own mat. Contact for more info 306-783-8891, 306782-5915.

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Library Social Worker available on Wednesdays 5:00 pm 9:00pm; Thursdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Support, Connecting with community programs, Information about community services, Assistance with forms and referrals.

Please check in with reference desk or leave your means of contact.

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Calling All Musicians!

Yorkton Community Band fall season on Tuesdays 7:00 pm at Yorkton Regional High Band Room.

Woodwind, brass and percussion performers needed. Previous experience required.

Everyone welcome! For more information call Larry 306.621-0523

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The Yorkton duplicate bridge club meets for an afternoon of FUN every Wednesday afternoon at the Yorkton Public Library at 1:00 PM. Our season runs from September 4 to the end of June 2020.

We welcome new players and encourage all of those who play bridge to come and join us.

Contact information Sharon at 306-782-1689 or Allona at 306-6206605.

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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.

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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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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 306-6209889 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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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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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wed. nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wed. night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Thursday

night at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.

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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 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.

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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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We need you to share your talent! Play guitar, piano, dance or sing? We would like to invite you to perform in our facility! Please call Suzanne Beck at 306-786-0815, I’d be happy to have you join us. Yorkton & District Nursing Home, 200 Bradbrooke Dr.

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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline® drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.

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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, ot hello, checker s, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gat her i n g s t o play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 o r e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.

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“Whoever said don’t run from your problems never had to face a bully.” Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-6686868 kidshelp.sympatico.ca

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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.

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Tune in each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on Access Channel 7 to hear Pastor George Lewis. Sponsored by Yorkton Immanuel Baptist Church.

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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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Treasure Chest To a s t m a s t er s Club meets week ly on Wednesday evening f r o m 7: 0 0 p. m . t o 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills.

Guests and new memb er s welcome.

For more information contact: Mike Neilson 306-620-7252, Dwaine Senechal 306-620-2297.

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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306-783-0174, 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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Volunteers Needed!

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Phone Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-261-6602 or email friendly.visitingsaskatchewan@redcross.ca.

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LGBT Social Group welcomes and provides services to all people however they choose to define themselves in terms of sexual and gender identity. Our program provides a positive environment for individuals to gather and socialize. Our service also provides education and support services. For more information call Kelly at 306-783-8135.

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Of gardening gloves and secateaurs Merry Christmas, dear gardening friends!

May you enjoy health, happiness, and family and friends to share it all with! And on a snowing, blowing January eve, may you blessed with a cozy home, a hot cup of tea, and a stackful of seed catalogues to enjoy at your leisure!

So what would we wish for, gardeners, for the twelve days of Christmas?

If we were to buy the traditional “twelve days of Christmas” gifts, it would cost us almost $40,000, and I can’t even imagine what a mess all those swans-a-swimming and geese-a-laying would make!

So let’s make our own gardening “twelve days” list!

One of the first things I’d pick is a good pair of secateurs. These are a garden tool that gets used every time we set foot in our gardens. Next, a good pair of gardening gloves. Between working in wet weather, cold weather, with plants that have thorns and barbs, our hands can use a little protection.

Number three: a good garden hoe. Whether you go with one of the famous Japanese hoes or a good sturdy regular hoe, it’s another item that is always in use. Number four: a garden rake. My favorite is a bamboo rake, which gathers up debris but doesn’t seem as damaging as a metal rake. Number five: a good strong digging fork.

This is especially good in the spring for dividing plants, and in the fall for planting in new perennials!

Number six: a composter of some type.

Whether it is a large bin or small barrel, they are wonderful for making brown gold for our gardens to boost our soil’s health and productivity.

Number seven: a collection of garden pots in various sizes. Planting in containers is such a wonderful idea when we have limited space, or when we aren’t able to garden in the traditional way. Number eight: a good garden pail with a

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Gardener’s Notebook sturdy handle. So simple but so useful for hauling water, holding pulled weeds, and a myriad of other uses.

Number nine: a birdbath. A birdbath attracts the beautiful birds to our gardens, wonderful for their melodious song but also for the many benefits that birds bring with them, such as eating certain bugs. A garden without birds would be a ghostly, sterile place indeed! Number ten: a wheelbarrow. Even in a small yard, a wheelbarrow is such an energy saver. If you have to get something from here to there, you could make one trip with a wheelbarrow or seven trips carrying armloads of stuff. I know which I would pick!

Number eleven: wind chimes. I can’t think of anything more soothing or “Zen-like” in the garden than wind chimes.

We have several sets, each with different tones, and they are beautiful to create a certain ambi-

ence in the garden. And number twelve: garden seating, so that every once in a while we can sit down, take a breath, and savor the beauty of nature around us.

Dear gardeners, I wish you health, joy and serenity in your garden.

Whatever size garden we have, we are custodians of a small piece of our earth. Care for it gently. And to gardening friends who are dealing with loss or sadness this Christmas, my prayers are with you. The holidays are not always merry and bright. But spring does come again to aching hearts. I hope that once winter passes, and spring arrives, the garden will give you that special space of peace and healing.

On behalf of my precious hubby Keith, and on behalf of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society, we wish you a blessed Christmas! Visit us at www.yorktonhort. ca and have a great holiday week!

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Sitting pretty atop elephant, camel and stallion, the three Seekers navigate the perimeter of my living room. For the last two months, those three ceramic magi have migrated (with a little help) from surface to surface. They’re at the south end of the piano now. Still seeking; looking steadily skywards.

Scripture records that the magi didn’t reach child Jesus until months after his birth. My magi present a time-condensed version. They’ll reach the nativity scene at the piano’s north end any day now.

These wise men, historic sages from the East (likely astronomers) weren’t shopping exactly, but certain similarities exist. They left home with a list of one item.

Find the newborn King.

Seek the best gift of all

Determined to reach their goal, they sought with patience, diligence, effort and sacrifice. No distractions allowed. Just find the child all Heaven greeted with celestial light. The Messiah.

Saviour. Prophets had predicted his birth for centuries. The constellations indicated his nativity, and one blazing star led the way.

I don’t shop like those Seekers. My list often changes as I go. My focus falls far short of the Magi’s. I’m a bargain shopper, a sales shopper.

A dawdler. Even a mere window shopper.

While in Ottawa for a week of work, my colleague and I strolled down one of the streets near Parliament Hill.

We’d just left a Christmas party and had chosen to walk back to our hotel

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rather than accept a ride. Enroute, we passed a string of boutiques decorated for the season, slowing to a stroll to peer into the softly lit windows. Mannequins in casual poses modeled exquisitely crafted clothing and accessories —

no prices visible. These were the kind of stores likely entered by wellheeled customers who likely wouldn’t even ask prices. Ottawa’s aristocracy. We may have gone in if they were open, but only to say we’d been there. Neither of us could

have dished out the steep costs of the merchandise — being thrifty shoppers, we likely wouldn’t have done so even if we could have.

But offer a bargain and (I’m ashamed to admit) I’ll often snap it up — needed or not. Years ago, I walked into a K-Mart during its last few days of business before closing its doors. As I entered the story, a clerk handed me a cart and told me something remarkable.

“Everything you can fit in your cart today is ten bucks.” I left the store with a cart heaped past my eyes with nothing I really wanted and everything I didn’t need.

But those Magi — they weren’t idly shopping.

They were seeking the Best Thing. The King of Kings. They did so with patience, diligence, effort and sacrifice. They remind us that of all the things we seek, one thing is best. The gift of a right relationship with God. Constant, comforting, motivating, courageinfusing, peace-filling, strength-providing and hope-giving. A gift available only through Jesus Christ.

Jesus. He’s still the best gift. All you don’t even realize you want.

Everything your spirit needs. Wise men and women still seek him.

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• Companion Animal Hospital • Molly’s Green House • Dee’s Kennels • McMunn & Yates • Fins, Feathers & Fur • Yorkton Acupuncture • Napa Auto Parts • Coop Ag • Peavey Mart • Epic Audio • Harley Davidson • Chronixx • Modern Mattress • Pet Valu • Minute Muffler • Yorkton Hyundai • K.M. Auto • Yorkton Bowl Arena • Northern Mat Bridge • Parkland Printers • Yorkton Coop Food Store • Brown’s Social House • Laverne Fenske Creations • Dairy Queen

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Finally, to our community, thank you for your outstanding support for the last 43 years.

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Music becomes donation The Yorkton Community Choir and the Yorkton Community Band joined forces to hold a seasonal concert recently. On Dec. 15, the money raised through the concert was distributed, with $500 to the Soup Haven and $500 to the Yorkton Salvation

Army Christmas campaign. Dianne Holfeld with the choir and Dean Petersen with the band made the presentation to Lisa Kruger with Soup Haven and Lieutenant Samuel Tim with the Salvation Army.

Christmas “As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ Jesus replied, ‘Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”

— Luke 9:57-58 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

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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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Pastor E. Richardson

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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 December 24th - Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m.

December 25th - No Christmas Day Service at Holy Trinity Welcome to join St. Paul Lutheran Church at 10:00 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 Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask.

“Services in English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca Sunday, December 29th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

Christ is born! Let us glorify Him!

Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341 May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ bless you in the upcoming year.

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043

December 23, 2019 January 4, 2020 Priest’s Vacation

St. Andrew’s United Church St. Andrew’s United Church

SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET 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

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Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko

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

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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!’

Westview United will be on break Dec. 25th - January 1st Sun., January 5th Agape Workshop service 10:30 a.m. Potluck finger food!

Everyone Welcome

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

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

Sunday Divine Liturgy (English 11:00 a.m./ Ukrainian 9:00 a.m.)

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From CBC to Santa: The legend of Phil DeVos Phil DeVos doesn’t exactly do boring.

Consequently, he hasn’t exactly had a particularly boring life, either.

He was a veteran newsman starting his career at CBC Television, but after a storied career in broadcasting that many would have been justifably proud to call it a day and hang it up there, DeVos was not to be outdone. He decided to do a complete 180 and figured hey – why not be a police officer? He did just that – joining the Prince Albert police service for a long time as a Constable. The broadcasting bug never really went away, though, and DeVos returned to radio.

While you might know him as the recently retired top dog at YBID, the story of DeVos is just as colourful as his career itself.

Yorkton This Week sat down with one of Yorkton’s most colourful and legendary characters to talk about his inside track to Santa, YBID, life as a police officer, and that time he clobbered Lloyd Robertson in the side of the cabasa with a snowball on CBC. Oops.

“My first job was actually in Estevan,” Devos recalls, “and other than a brief stint back in Winnipeg at a radio station called CJOB, all the rest of my adult life has been spent in Saskatchewan. I left Winnipeg and I came to Yorkton. Actually, I left Estevan,” he says,

bemused.

“I came to Yorkton, and I worked at CKOSTV, which was a CBC independent station [at that time]. I worked with a bunch of old war-dog announcers there that were pretty popular people – Linus Westberg, Roger Maclachlan, and Gerry Peppler was there then. Then I left and I went to Winnipeg [to] work for CJOB for a few years, doing some morning news runs and things like that. My wife’s actually from Roblin [Manitoba], and we just had this terrible urge to leave the big city and come back to ‘smallville’.”

“At that time, Yorkton was quite a bit smaller,” he recalls.

“We really enjoyed it here, so we came back and I started working at GX radio. Then, I became kind of disenchanted with broadcasting, which a lot of broadcasters do for some reason – mostly because of the money – and I joined the police force. I worked in Prince Albert and a couple of other smaller little areas over the course of the next several years, and then I went, ‘Well, I don’t know what I wanna do when I grow up,’ so I came back to Yorkton under George Gallagher under CJGX and started working there in promotions, and ended up back in the news department as the News Director for a little while.”

From broadcaster to

law enforcement, where else is there to jump?

How about politics?

“From there, I ended up working for Gerry Breitkreuz as a Member of Parliament Constituency Assistant. I did that for four years.

It was around that time that I thought I’d dip my toes in politics, so I ran for City Council and got elected for a three year term as a councillor. The Mayor at that time was Ben Weber, and he decided he was retiring. So I ran for Mayor and was successful! I got elected for two terms – two three year terms.”

Phil then starts laughing.

“Then I got fired as the Mayor.”

Despite this, Devos thinks fondly of the Council.

“I thought the council of the day did a pretty darn good job, and I’m still kinda proud of some of the accomplishments we had at that time [with] the Gallagher Centre being the jewel. If you were to try and take that facility away from some of the members of our community that were knocking it at the time, you might have a pretty big fight on your hands.

So I like to think we were futuristic – a little bit of dreaming at the same time trying to keep some common sense in activities of [the] council.

“You know, big city life never appealed to us.

As I said, my wife was from Roblin – she was a farm girl. I had grown accustomed to smaller communities having lived both in Estevan and Yorkton for a while. I miss the feeling of being

Cst. Phil DeVos during his time as a K9 trainer with the police force a part of something bigger than me, and you can’t find that in a big city. But I could find it in Yorkton, so that’s why we came back here. We

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old GX radio when it was under Ed Lawrence and George Gallagher, and these two characters had a lot of experience. I learned a great deal from the both of them. And we have the Gallagher Centre which is named after him, and his family are still a part

of our community. He was a very formative man to my personal character.

I’ll never be as successful as George Gallagher, but he taught me a great deal and I’ve always appreciated that from him.

“Then I got into the economic development side of things. It led me to an opportunity [where]

When is a senior a senior? This is an often asked question these days. It may be for a discount on a product or the big 65 so that one can collect OAS. Let me ask this question from a different perspective. I have heard many “younger” seniors saying I don’t want to be involved with those old folks. What am I going to do at the “new horizons centre?”

On the other side of the coin, comments are made such as, well I am too old for getting involved with senior

events or wait until they get to be my age and we will see what they can do.

Quite frankly, I like to surround myself with folks that fit the void.

People who say you are only as old as you think or I may not be as good as I once was but I am as good once as I ever was.

I have been involved with the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) since I was 55 and haven’t regretted a moment. I have worked on senior specific projects with many folks over 70 and

I was then approached by the then Yorkton Business Improvement District to take on the role as the Executive Director. That would have been in 2007. One of the things I did as Mayor is I was approached by some businesspeople in Yorkton to take a close look at business improve-

ment districts, the way they worked in British Columbia. I went to a couple of conventions in B.C. To get an idea of what they did and how they were different from other organizations. The thing that’s different about them is that you’re not always in a funding mode. In other words,

you know from year to year what your funding is going to be.”

Of course, Phil DeVos has a direct line to Santa Claus.

“Yeah, we’re pretty tight,” DeVos admits.

“In fact, he let me wear his suit a couple of times.

I didn’t fill it out quite the way he did, but he’s

a pretty cool dude. He shared things with me, and he would tell me that there are certain individuals who are naughty and a certain bunch that are nice. It shouldn’t always be about rewarding the nice people but helping the naughty ones to get a little nicer so they can get some presents, too.”

court and had a great time.

To me, the moral of this story is having some flexibility with the seniors you are involved with. There is a very good chance it will pay very good dividends. Even at 55 years of age there have been some life experiences that allow good knowledge to be passed on. Often seniors have a good sense of humour because they know the sun will come up the next morning and we need not sweat the small stuff. That said, do not

think that most seniors have become complacent about life. Quite to the contrary, they know life is special, having seen so many friends and family members already leave this world of ours. Often you will find that seniors regard time to be very special and quite frankly fill their days with plenty of activity.

So, take a little time and spend it with a senior. Check your age, maybe you are in the void and don’t even know it. If indeed you are, smile, it is a great place to be.

Enjoying life in the void DAVID WEIMAN

PARKLAND VALLEY DISTRICT SENIOR

Seniors in the Parkland have had a great time.

I have played cards at senior centres and have been amazed on how quick some players minds’ are well into their 80’s. I have played competitive slo-pitch against

an 80 year old player who gets on base 70% of the time. What an inspiration.

I have also played with a good mix of players ages 55 to 70 years old on the same pickelball

Find relief from menopause symptoms Exercise, healthy eating, supplements, and certain medicines may help alleviate menopause symptoms.

Menopause is a natural part of the female aging process. During menopause, a woman’s body, which was once primed for reproduction, is no longer able to produce children. Part of menopause is the cessation of menstruation. However, changes to one’s period is not the only signal that menopause has begun.

Menopause is a hormonal process that is different for just about every woman. The health and wellness resource Verywell Health advises that there are no hard and fast rules to menopause, and its start, duration and ending vary from woman to woman.

For many, the transition will take around four

prefer not to, low-dose antidepressants also may decrease menopausal hot flashes. Gabapentin for seizures and clonidine for high blood pressure are other drugs that may be used off-label for hot flashes.

years.

The symptoms women will experience are unique, but there are some that are relatively common.

Addressing symptoms for comfort becomes a joint venture between women and their doctors.

Osteoporosis Doctors may recommend medication or supplements to prevent or treat osteoporosis. A reduction in estrogen, which occurs during menopause, is directly related to a decrease in bone density. Hormone replacement may be effective, and vitamin D supplements may help as well. Women whose bone mass was less than ideal before menopause may find that they are at a greater risk for osteoporosis than those who had good bone mass.

Hot flashes Hot flashes are known as vasomotor symptoms.

They are often described as a sudden sensation of heat in the chest, face and head followed by flushing, perspiration and sometimes chills, advises Harvard Medical School. Up to 80 percent of women experience hot flashes during menopause.

The Mayo Clinic says that hormonal replacement therapy is an effective way to alleviate hot flashes. For those who can’t take hormones or

Weight gain Women who are in perimenopause or menopause may find that excess body fat develops, especially around the waist. Healthline advises that women may have to cut more calories and increase physical activity in order to combat weight gain. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps a person feel full and is low in calories.

Vaginal dryness The Mayo Clinic says that estrogen can be administered directly to the vagina using a cream, tablet or ring. This can help relieve vaginal dryness. For those who prefer nonhormonal avenues, lubricants also can add moisture to make intercourse more comfortable.

It is important for women to be honest

with their doctors about menopause symptoms.

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Don’t fall for trip hazards!

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that there tends to be a correlation between an aging population and hospitalization rates.

With Canada being comprised of an ever-growing number of senior citizens, it’s important to know what’s causing these hospital visits so we can help address these causes as a society.

November 6 – 12 was National Senior Safety Week and this year, the Canada Safety Council shed light on the most common causes of injuryrelated hospitalizations among seniors. As a demographic, Canadians over the age of 65 are disproportionately represented in hospitalization statistics, which prompts

the question: what can we do to help?

According to Statistics Canada, seniors aged 65 and above account for 35 per cent of our population – and this number is likely to continue its upward trend in the near future.

And yet, according to new research by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, this same demographic is represented in 51 per cent of all injuryrelated hospitalizations in Canada in 20172018. (Hospitalization is defined as a patient being admitted and spending at least one night in the hospital.)

An overwhelming

Quitting smoking can greatly improve smokers’ long-term health and can even begin paying dividends almost immediately.

Smoking is a leading contributor to many diseases and harms nearly every organ of the body.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says smoking causes more deaths each year than HIV, alcohol use, illegal drug use, motor vehicle injuries, and firearmrelated incidents each individually. Smoking not only accounts for 90 percent of all lung cancer-related deaths, but also it increases the risk

for coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancers almost anywhere in the body.

Nicotine is a toxic, colorless or yellow liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco. Because nicotine is addictive, people who want to quit smoking must recognize they will need to overcome their addictions en route to getting healthier. The good news is that, for people who smoke infrequently, most remnants of nicotine are gone within three to four days of quitting, says the Quit Smoking Community. It may take longer for nico-

majority of these 137,568 cases were fall-related, too ­– a whopping 81 per cent of all senior injury hospitalizations in 20172018 were due to falls.

Comparatively, falls represent only nine per cent of all injury hospitalizations in Canada between 2015 and 2018.

“In an aged population there are many influences that contribute to falls and injuries” said Gareth Jones, President of the Canada Safety Council. “The valued and often vulnerable members of this segment of our society rely on assistance and proactive measures to ensure their safety and ultimately their quality of life. Let’s work together and do our part

to assist.”

If you’re helping to take care of a senior, fall prevention must be at the forefront of your mind. Between physical conditions, deteriorating health and potential medication side-effects, falls can be much more likely to occur. Follow these tips and you won’t have to live in fear of dealing with the repercussions of a serious fall.

Physical activity can reduce the chances of a fall. Gentle exercise can improve flexibility, balance and muscle strength; all of these are important factors in maintaining stability.

Make sure living areas

are well-illuminated.

Bright lighting makes it easier to spot potential trip hazards ahead of time and avoid them. This should include a bedside lamp within reach of the bed, hallways, staircases and bathrooms. Consider keeping a few flashlights in easy-to-find places as well.

Along those same lines, keep living areas as clear and free of trip hazards as possible.

Keep furniture, boxes, electrical cords and any loose objects away from high-traffic areas. Loose rugs should be secured with double-sided tape or tacks to avoid slipping.

Invest in a good pair of non-slip shoes. While convenient and com-

fortable, slippers and slick-soled shoes can be contributing factors in falls, as can wearing only socks. Comfortable non-slip shoes can also reduce joint pain and contribute toward more stability.

Install rails, grab bars and other assistive devices around the house, especially highmobility areas like staircases and bathtubs. For everyday use, consider a cane or a walker as well.

A healthy senior community benefits all Canadians and eases the strain on our healthcare system. It’s our responsibility to ensure that we’re doing our part to keep our loved ones out of harm’s way!

10 reasons to quit smoking right now tine to leave the bodies of heavy smokers or those who have been smoking for a long time. As nicotine levels decrease, the body will eventually recover from withdrawal symptoms and begin to feel better.

The following are 10 reasons to quit smoking today.

1. Financial savings: The cost of a pack of cigarettes varies depending on where you live, but the cost savings of quitting can add up quickly.

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Cleaner teeth: Smoking can stain teeth, so quitting smoking can prevent future smokingrelated stains.

3. Greater lung capacity: Many people find their lung capacity improves by as much as 10 percent within nine months of quitting, according to the World Health Organization.

Within one to nine months of quitting, coughing and shortness of breath decreases.

4. Better circulation: Blood flow improves when smokers quit smoking, which can mean fewer feelings of “pins and needles” in extremities and warmer hands and feet.

5. Improved fertility: Nonsmokers often find it easier to get pregnant

Top causes of wrinkles Getting older brings about many physical and emotional changes.

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Richards gets full scholarship with Rams

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The University of Regina Rams have made a big signing in Yorkton.

Riley Richards signed with a full scholarship with the Rams.

“This is huge,” said Richards. “Not very often guys get an opportunity to get a scholarship like this. This is just mindboggling, unbelievable.”

While signing with the team, Richards said that he wouldn’t be there on his own, and thanks the coaches and players of the Raider Gridders.

“I wouldn’t be able to be at this point if it weren’t for [coach Jason Boyda and my boys on the Yorkton team that got me to this point.”

Coach Steve Bryce with the Regina Rams said that the first thing that caught their eye was his size, since Richards is 6’5”. But beyond his size, he’s athletic for such a big player and moves very well.

“Just watching him play on film, he finishes blocks.”

Richards is also a defending provincial wrestling champion, which was another point

in his favor, said Bryce, because it showed his competitive drive.

“It tells you how competitive he is and his natural drive.”

While his athleticism, drive and size were what got Richards on the radar of the Rams, it was meeting Richards that had Bryce convinced.

“What seals the deal is you get to meet him and his parents for a meal and he’s a great young man. He’s well brought up, he’s going to be a great fit in our locker room for us.”

Also helping his case were Richards’ wins as a player on the Raider Gridders, who took the provincial championship this year, as well as his success in wrestling, where he also won a provincial championship.

“We like to bring in the champions because they help develop the culture on our team too.”

Coach Jason Boyda said that while Richards is going to be missed in the locker room and on the field, he’s proud to see how Richards’ hard work has paid off, and he notes that football opens a lot of doors, including scholarships.

Riley Richards recently signed with the University of Regina Rams, pictured above with his parents.

Richards will have a full scholarship, and be studying education.

“We want to have as many kids to have the opportunity to play postsecondary football.”

While they are sad to see him go, Boyda said that it’s a wonderful day because he’s continuing his playing career, and while championships are the goal for the team, set-

ting up players for success beyond school is their goal for individuals.

Richards is joining a strong team, Bryce said, and they’re confident they’re going to do well in the coming season.

“I think we’re going to have a great team this year. We’ve got a ton of

talent coming back, we beat two top ten teams in the country in our last two games last year and almost everybody’s coming back so we think we’re going to go very deep this year. Our goal is to win the Hardy Cup this year.”

On the academic side

of things, Richards is entering the Education program. He said that his eventual goal is to return to Yorkton as a teacher and coach. Also a wrestler, Richards would like to be the guy to bring back the YRHS wrestling program once he’s done his football career.

The Yorkton Terriers earned a win over Nipawin at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

Petruic scores four in Terrier win

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Thanks to another dominating offensive performance

by Chantz Petruic the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers racked up another win Dec 17.

The Terriers were hosting the Nipawin Hawks in

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action at the Farrell Agencies Arena where the home team took a 2-0 lead through the opening 20-minutes.

Steven Norum got the first Terrier goal on the powerplay at 11:49 with Petruic striking at 15:48.

The Hawks cut the lead in half 1:38 into the second period, on a goal from Michael Makarenko.

Then Petruic took over the middle frame scoring his second of the night at 11:30, then completing a natural hat trick with a powerplay goal at 19:07.

Petruic would make it a fourgoal night, scoring his 42nd of the season with a second powerplay effort 13-seconds into the third period.

The Hawks would get a powerplay goal in the third too, from Jordan Simoneau at 4:35, then Carson Erhardt got one to round out a 5-3 contest with the

win going to the Terriers.

Ryan Ouellette was the winning netminder for Yorkton facing 27 shots.

Dalton Dosh was tagged with the loss on 40-minutes of play facing 26-shots, before being relieved by Ross Hawryluk who faced eight shots.

Kozak does well at Florida golf event

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was something of a trip into the unknown for Ella Kozak as she packed her suitcase, and her golf clubs, and headed to the Maple Leaf Junior Nationals in Kissimmee, FL. Kozak, who was only 13 at the time, had qualified for the event over the summer, but admitted the trip south was a big one.

“It was a bit of a challenge,” she said, adding the course was completely new to her. “Once I got the practice rounds I was a little bit more confident.”

And of course there was the pure joy of the

event too.

“It was fun and exciting,” she said, the adding “I was a little anxious going all the way to Florida.”

Ella’s father Rob made the trip, which she admitted had its positives and such a tinge of added pressure to it.

“It was nice having him there,” she said, but adding that meant really wanting to play well so that he was happy, which tempered dad being “very helpful and encouraging too.”

The event said Kozak was one where she got in three practice rounds, then playing three where it counted. She said the course “was a little bit different.”

To start with Kozak said the course had no water, and when it came to the greens “they were pretty fast.”

The greens took some getting to use too, said Kozak.

“I did struggle on the greens a little bit,” she admitted.

As it turned out Kozak played better early in the event.

“My first round was great, but it kind of went a little bit downhill after,” she said. “My second round was average. My third round, my short game fell off.

“Overall I played pretty well.”

It was just a hole here and there that cost Kozak, although she said

she tried not to let a bad shot wear on her.

“Usually I am pretty good at letting go if I have a bad hole, and not let it get in my head,” she said.

In the end Kozak finished fifth in her category.

“I was happy with that.

I was proud of myself,” she said.

For Kozak the golf season is not exactly over, even though the local courses are covered with snow. She will still be honing her skills this winter.

“We’re getting a simulator installed in the basement,” she said, adding the net and ‘grass’ are in place, and they are awaiting the simulator’s arrival.

Ella Kozak was in Florida for an event in November.

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Season means international hockey While the holiday season is largely about good will to all, overeating and presents, in Canada it has become about hockey too.

As we relax Boxing Day in a turkey induced stupor we have also gotten in the habit of tuning into the World Junior Hockey Championships.

Thanks largely to sports specific TV channels, the annual Junior event has been elevated to far greater importance than I recall in my younger days.

It probably holds greater importance today than it frankly deserves.

Here in Canada we tend to measure the entire hockey program in the nation based on the suc-

cess, or lack thereof, of a group of players still in their teens. It’s a great deal of pressure on their shoulders.

It’s also hockey fans reading more into the results of the event than is really there.

That all said it is still some highly entertaining hockey over the holidays.

This year’s event is in the Czech Republic, and action for Canada starts Boxing Day with a game that should be a beauty, taking on the rival United States.

Then on Saturday, it’s Canada versus Russia, another rivalry which typically produces very entertaining hockey.

Also in the same pool with Canada are the host

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Sports team, and Germany.

The games are mustwatch for me, although I won’t see the sky falling if the team fails to win a medal, although gold is always something this country can be proud of if it happens.

Also starting Boxing Day and running through the holiday season is the Spengler Cup, which is held in Davos,

Switzerland. The tournament is a storied one, with a long history, the first event held in 1923.

Canada’s first game will be against HC

Ocelari Trinec a team in the top Czech league.

This is a fun one to watch as it brings Canadians playing in various European leagues together to represent their country.

Often the players are familiar having played in the National Hockey League, and that added to the rather unique atmosphere of the Spengler Cup makes it a lot of fun to watch. It never seems to have the ‘win to save Canadian pride’ pressure of the World

Juniors, leaving it to be more about the coming together of international teams to simply play hockey. In that respect I tend to prefer the event as it seems more about the sport and less about the ‘political’ structures of hockey here in Canada and their ability to produce gold medals.

All that said, the dual international events are certainly a highlight of the next couple of weeks in sports, so here is wishing everyone a very hockey holiday season.

City adjusts snowmobile trail

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer An exception to the bylaw which regulates the operation of snowmobiles within the City of Yorkton was approved by Council at its most recent meeting.

The exception was needed to accommodate the existing trail system impacted by work along a portion of it, explained Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures with the City.

Last fall the R.M. of Orkney upgraded a portion of Grainmillers Road, which resulted in ditch work incomplete and left in a rough state, she said. The Yorkton Sno Riders Club normally utilize that ditch as part of their route but have requested the use of City lands just south of Grainmillers Road until the ditch has been restored to drivable condition.

The Sno Riders and the City of Yorkton have

had a long-standing gentleman’s agreement that the Sno-Riders as main users of the trails, will take responsibility to mark, and maintain their trail including applicable signage, said Matsalla.

There are agricultural lessees of this City land, and they had been notified about the adjustment in the trails for the 2019/2020 winter season.

In addition, as background Matsalla gave Council an overview of some key snowmobile regulations.

In Saskatchewan, everyone who operates a snowmobile on public land must: • Register their snowmobile with S a s k a t c h e w a n Government Insurance (SGI). The minimum requirement of $200,000 liability insurance is included with the registration fee. All Saskatchewan snowmobile registration fees collected by SGI go to the Saskatchewan

Snowmobile Fund administered by the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association.

More than 80 per cent of the registration fee goes to local snowmobile clubs to help maintain the province’s trail system.

Snowmobile registration provides the use of over 10,500 km of signed trail, access to shelters stocked with wood, fire starter, and solar power, and contributes to public education programs, safety training courses, land and crop protection efforts, and the growth of local businesses.

• Wear a safetyapproved helmet (including passengers).

• Be accompanied by an adult if you are a youth who’s 12 years old and up and do not hold a valid driver’s licence.

• Complete the S a s k a t c h e w a n Snowmobile Safety Course if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1989.

The temporary exception was unanimously supported by Council.

In the rings fun The spirit of the holidays permeates all facets of life at this time of year.

That included ladies at the Yorkton Curling Club Wednesday evening.

Many of the curlers were festively dressed, and they were curling with

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There was also a sheet dedicated to adults learning the game.

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FOR SALE: New Mack combination oil/wood/coal furnace, 2-door with shaker grates, twin blowers, 96,000 BTU’s. Also fuel tank 5 yrs. old. Asking $3,500 for pkg. Phone 306-594-2614.

Taking orders for cabbage rolls and perogies. Call Shirley at 306782-8280.

TANNED HIDES for sale. Foxes, martens, skunks, racoon, wolverine, wolf and others. Really decorate your living room, rec room or cabin with these on the wall. Anybody can hang up a picture. 306675-4424.

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Council Meeting Monday, January 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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By Alliah - 1, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Alex, St. Al’s School, Grade 2.

By Andrew, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

By Alliah - 2, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Bella, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Brooke Morrissey, St. Michael’s School, Grade 2.

By Avaya, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

By Taya, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

Happy holidays and best wishes for 2020 from the staff and students at Parkland College!

Please note: our Yorkton locations will be closed Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 inclusive. parklandcollege.sk.ca Main Campus 306.783.6566 | Trades and Technology Centre 306.786.2760 | Toll Free 1.866.783.6766

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By Ryker, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Chase, St. Michael’s School, Grade 3.

By Avaya, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2/3.

By Alayah, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Carmen, Boys & Girls Club.

By Brian, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2/3.

HAVE A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

What’s Inside?

Our best wishes for a merry Christmas, of course!

Thank you for being such an important part of our year.

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With resounding gratitude and best wishes to all at this glorious time of year.

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By Lane, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

By Branson, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

By Jared, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

By Kaydee, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

A busy year for city A look back at 2019 reveals the busiest year on record for the city in terms of projects and construction. From the approval to tender a new Civic Operations Centre to the completion of the Broadway Street paving program it was a year of getting things done in the community.

The biggest project was the North Sanitary Storm Channel with joint funding from the city, province and federal government. It’s focus is on drainage and flood prevention. In all 21 projects at a cost of $22.9 million dollars were on the books with $4 million from the tax pie, $7.4 million from grants, $5 million from waterworks and $6.5 million from reserves. The city also continued its partnership with the RMs of Orkney and Wallace with regular district planning meetings and social gatherings.

In recreation a new park on Tupper Ave has proven popular.

Ukrainian Pioneer Park saw the development of a skating rink/basketball court. A partnership with the Deer Park Men’s Club revamped two holes.

Events included the Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair, the ever popu-

Mayor Bob Maloney lar Health Foundation Rib Fest, Film Festival, and the return of the

Blue Owl Golf tournament. It was a busy year and the city would like to thank the Yorkton Business Improvement District and Chamber of Commerce for their continuing support and efforts to grow the business community.

In conclusion I would like to thank residents of Yorkton for their support especially the volunteers who serve in an advisory role on our many committees of council. On behalf city council and our staff a Merry Christmas to all.

By Carmella, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

May the joy of the season and the good tidings of the New Year bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your home.

We’re filled with joy as we count our blessings, and your kind friendship is among them. Noel!

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Snow-men at Play, by Kenley Strutynski, Yorkdale Central School, Grade 5.

By Chance, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

By Jayda, St. Al’s School, Grade 6.

Christmas, by Domonik, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

An exciting time of year for everyone Christmas is an exciting time of the year. It is a time to celebrate, a time to enjoy the company of family and friends.

It is a season of generosity, a time of giving and a time to give thanks.

And there is so much to be thankful for, here in Saskatchewan.

I am grateful for the people that I have met during my time as Premier: inspiring people, compassionate people, strong people.

People like Cassidy Evans.

Cassidy is an 11-yearold girl from Saskatoon.

Cassidy was diagnosed

with Cystic Fibrosis when she was only four years old. Life for Cassidy and her family changed forever that day.

But how we respond to adversity, how we deal with the challenges in our life, can define who we are.

Cassidy and her Mom

We’re sending you our best holiday wishes for a season filled with happiness and cheer, along with our “thanks” for your very valued business.

From the Management & Staff of

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and Dad, they talked about how they could turn Cassidy’s diagnosis into something positive.

Cassidy decided to start a lemonade stand – to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research - and to raise awareness and to encourage others who also had the disease.

That was in 2013, when she was only five years old.

Six years later, Cassidy’s Lemonade Stand is still going strong. In fact, the stand is now a truck that travels to events across Saskatchewan.

And Cassidy has branched out – she sells jewelry and other merchandise on her website – CassidysLemonadeStand.com.

All proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis research and awareness and, so far, Cassidy has raised $100,000.

And she’s done this all the while dealing with the demands of Cystic Fibrosis.

It’s hard not to be humbled by what Cassidy and her family have done. And what’s even more humbling is

Premier Scott Moe to know that there are so many other Cassidy’s in Saskatchewan: people with a disposition of the heart whose first priority is helping others, even though they may be bearing a heavy burden themselves.

This the Saskatchewan that I have come to know.

This the Saskatchewan that I am proud to serve. And this is the Saskatchewan I will always defend.

Our province is a hopeful place. And hope is the central message of the Christmas Story.

More than 2000 years ago, the Christ-child was born, and our world changed forever. That

child grew up to be a man, who showed us what loving others is all about.

He showed us that every person matters.

He inspired with his example – a life lived with humility, with courage and with compassion.

He sacrificed everything for us.

The Christmas story reminds us to look around, and to lend a helping hand where we can, to give a little extra to those in need, to comfort those who are lonely or discouraged.

And to do this, not just on one day, but on each and every day, all year long.

So, from my family to yours and on behalf of my colleagues in the government of Saskatchewan, I want to wish you the very best this holiday season.

“May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace.

The gladness of Christmas give you hope.

And the warmth of Christmas grant you love.”

Merry Christmas everyone.

Thanks For Coming ’ Round This Year!

May the coming season bring renewal, growth and good times to you and your loved ones, just as you have brought us so much joy this past year.

Merry Christmas!

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By Jaylee, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

By Dominic, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

GIVING BACK 2019 “ONE EVENT AT A TIME”

What is a Community?

Instead of just giving we focused on giving and being! We fulfilled our It’s not a place, building or an goals of “being” with people, sharing common experiences and needs, organization. while bringing awareness to a local It’s people, feelings, relationships organization. and trust.

SIGN, is an exemplary model of This year SIGN, Society for the leadership, that works with and Involvement of Good Neighbors, for the community, one of many celebrated 50 years. They provide reasons why CORE chose them to an unprecedented amount of care, raise proceeds for this year. safety, empowerment and vitality to families and individuals across the We kicked-off our event campaign by selling homemade Icy-Squeezy Parkland.

Lemonade and snacks at Yorkton’s Both beautiful and rare, SIGN’s 23 Park and Recreation Party in the programs establish a deep trust Park events.. Hats off to the city, with those they serve. This has led to what a fun time! provincial and national recognition on many levels. Undoubtedly, Next CORE planned 4 Bouncy SIGN’s unique models of delivery Castle Events in the summer. Our and diverse partnerships contribute agents each hosted one, adding their own fun & flare, then the Team to their success. came together for the last. Parents In early 2019, CORE decided to and loved ones brought their littles support our city a different way. for a bounce, activities and treats, What is a community?

all for $1.

Later in October, Modern Mattress, Joe Beever’s and CORE collected donations at Modern Mattress’s Blow-out Sale and at our brokerage during the Santa Clause Parade, we sold hot chocolate.

What a blessing! The folks of Yorkton and area raised $1,250.00 with us, just “being” together. It’s a feel good for all!

A special thank you to Logan Stevens Construction, Yorkton Parks and Recreation, Modern Mattress, Jo-Beeverz, our families and SIGN for contributing to the success of our events.

It takes a community to bring a community closer together.

- Corey Werner Broker at CORE Real Estate Inc.

May your Families and Homes be filled with many Blessings this Holiday Season.

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Emma Castle by Hunter, Yorkdale Central School, Grade 8.

By Justine, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Donna-Joy, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

By Justine, St. Al’s, Grade 6.

By Sofia, St. Mary’s School, Grade 2.

By Dynasty, Dr. Brass School, Grade 3.

All are worthy of kindness

Trimmed With A Wish

Here’s hoping your holiday is a cut above the rest!

We loved every minute of serving you this year, thanks!

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Santa Never has Traffic Accidents–

Like a lot of kids in small-town Saskatchewan, I grew up playing hockey. Not particularly well, but I had a great time, piling into my parents van with my teammates.

Lacing up to hit the ice and celebrating with a rink burger, win or lose.

One night, on the way home from practice in Coderre, the weather turned from falling snow to a howling blizzard. We were about a mile from the farm when we just couldn’t see the road anymore. My oldest brother got out and walked in front of the van to try and guide us. That worked for a little while, but before long we wound up in the ditch, my mom and us three boys. It was a pretty scary moment.

But before we knew it, along came a truck from the neighbour’s farm. When we didn’t call after passing their place, they came looking for us.

Now, the neighbours didn’t want to be out that night. Nobody would, but they sure weren’t going

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to let us sit in the ditch and freeze.

This is the kind of thing Saskatchewan people don’t blink an eye at - we’ve all been there, either giving the help or receiving it, it’s part of who we are.

Particularly at Christmas.

In the heart of what can feel like a pretty long, dark winter, Saskatchewan people step up in so many ways, whether it’s shovelling a neighbour’s walk, boosting a stranger’s battery or serving a meal to those less fortunate.

Saskatchewan people care and we

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

(But if he did)

He’d bring his sleigh to…

Ryan Meili and family.

HOLIDAY HOURS 2019

Kurtis Chupa

Jody Chupa

Sunday, December 22nd: Closed Monday, December 23rd: 9:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday, December 24th: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, December 25th: Closed Thursday, December 26th: Closed Friday, December 27th: 9:00am - 8:00pm Saturday, December 28th: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, December 29th: Closed Monday, December 30th: 9:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday, December 31st: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, January 1st: Closed Thursday, January 2nd: Regular Hours

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When we think of these acts of kindness, we also think of all the people hard at work during this holiday season, the firefighters and health care workers, folks working in retail or at their own small business, the crown workers and equipment operators keeping our roads clear and our power on, making sure the rest of us are warm and safe. Again and again, Saskatchewan people care for one another and we are grateful for all they do.

These days, it’s tempting to focus on differences, on what divides us. At Christmas, we remember that every person matters, that everyone is worthy of our kindness and our help.

So however you celebrate, in the spirit of peace and love, hope and kindness, from my family to yours: Merry Christmas Saskatchewan and have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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By Leland, Dr. Brass School, Grade 4/5.

By Emily, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

By Sawyer, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

By Jayden, Boys & Girls Club.

By Elliot, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

By Princess, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

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The gift of love.

The gift of peace.

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The gift of happiness.

Thank you for your patronage over the past year.

We look forward to serving you in 2020.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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By Alayna, St. Al’s School, Grade 3.

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May the blessings from above shine on you with peace and love this holiday season.

Merry Christmas from our Family Care Team at Christie’s Funeral Home.

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The Dark Night Before Christmas, by Chelsea M., St. Mary’s School, Grade 5.

By Emmett, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

By Lily, St. Al’s School, Grade 1.

By Saron, St. Michael’s School, Grade 3F.

Christmas Night, by Noah, St. Mary’s School, Grade 5.

By Gabe, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

By Sheila, MC Knoll School.

Christmas In A Box, by Rainah, St. Mary’s School, Grade 5.

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May the peace and blessings of Christmas be yours: And may the coming year be filled with happiness!

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A Blessed Christmas.

A Season of Goodwill & Beauty.

May His love surround you at Christmas time and always, making your spirit bright and your heart content. As we celebrate the reason for the season, we reflect on how fortunate we are to be celebrating this special time of year here at home with all of you. We are so grateful for your fellowship and friendship. God bless you and yours!

As another year comes full circle, we’re reminded of how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such a supportive community.

Thank you for caring.

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes!

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Wishing You a Magical, Merry Christmas We’re over the moon about customers like you!

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By Cassadee, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

By Isaiah, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

By Donna Joy, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

By Nevaeh, St. Mary’s School, Grade 1.

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Seasonal message from Lt. Gov. Tansi. Hello. I’m honoured to represent Canada’s Queen in Saskatchewan, and to share some thoughts with you at this special time of year.

First, I want to thank everyone who has given Donna and me such a warm welcome to their communities.

We’ve taken part in many events, and at each one, we’ve been very impressed by the generosity of Saskatchewan people. Our province relies on volunteers, and I want to thank everyone who donates their time to improve their community.

I also want to acknow-

ledge the men and women who serve in our military, and as police officers and first responders. We rely on you, and we are grateful for your service.

Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty

I’m often asked about Reconciliation.

I’m encouraged by how many people truly want to see change. I continue to believe that relationships are the key. My thanks to everyone who is reaching out to others, and trying to see things from a new perspective.

We are only at the beginning of this journey, but I am hopeful.

Donna and I are looking forward to seeing more of our beautiful province, and meeting more of our remarkable people in the coming year.

I warmly invite you to join us in Regina on January 1 for our New

May your Holiday

Year’s Day Celebration at Government House.

Everyone is welcome!

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At the holidays and all year, we're filled with gratitude for friends and customers like you.

Thanks for brightening our year with your visits. We wish you all the best!

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As the whole universe waits for this day to honour Christ our Saviour’s birth, let peace, comfort and joy surround you. Jesus is the greatest story, the most amazing gift, and the blessed hope of all who believe.

II Corinthians 9:15 reads, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

May this Christmas season make way for a fresh New Year filled with peace and renewed strength.

On behalf of my family and staff, I wish you abundant moments full of joy, love and happiness in Christ.

Greg Ottenbreit, MLA for Yorkton www.gregottenbreit.ca

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The Christmas Mystery, by Trenna, St. Mary’s School, Grade 5.

By Isaiah, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

The Tree, by Jacob L., Dr. Brass School, Grade 3.

Birth of Jesus Christ, by Aiva, St. Mary’s School, Grade 6.

Christmas Eve Sleep, by Karehl Anne, St. Mary’s School, Grade 6.

By Kitanna, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

Filled With Our Gratitude We’re hoping your holiday season is an equal mix of harmony and joy. For your goodwill and trust, please accept a generous measure of our sincere gratitude.

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Gather ’Round, It’s Christmas!

It wouldn’t be Christmas without good friends like you!

Thanks for making our year so merry with your visits.

Candycane, by Jason, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

We hope your holiday is filled with more than enough joy to go around. Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year!

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Joy to the WORLD As we celebrate the His birth, we hope you share the same joy and wonder that makes the Christmas season so special for us.

Thank you for sharing your time and support with us this year.

We’re filled with gratitude for good folks like you.

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By Elliot, Boys & Girls Club.

By Chelsea, St. Mary’s School, Grade 4/5.

By Jackson, Dr. Brass School, Grade 5/6.

By Zander, St. Al’s School, Grade 1.

By Chelsea L., St. Mary’s School, Grade 5.

By Jackson, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2/3.

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New year reminds of how far we’ve come This past year our government tabled a balanced budget which, as 2019 ends, was confirmed as being on track in the Mid-Year Financial Report. Also, in 2019, many major projects to improve quality of life were completed including the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatchewan, and the Regina Bypass.

Our legislative agenda for the fall session included several measures that will strengthen Saskatchewan such as the regulation of vaping and

vaping products, tougher penalties for distracted driving, improved WCB coverage for firefighters and a funding plan to reduce surgical wait times.

Our government has also recently outlined steps Saskatchewan is taking to advance our economic future, and to assert provincial autonomy over our own affairs in areas such as taxation, immigration, trade and climate change policy.

With a new year on the horizon, I’m reminded of how far we’ve come and the work that is still ahead of us. When former Premier Brad Wall

Greg Ottenbreit released Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond, that visionary document laid the foundation for much of the growth and success our province and its

people have seen.

I am reminded of important investments in Yorkton over the past decade including the water treatment plant and most recently the storm sewer upgrade with the Highway 9 bridge project, as well as the partnership with the RM of Orkney in the upgrading of Grain Miller’s Road, then the significant investment into Advanced Education by way of the Parkland College Trades and Technology Centre.

Additionally,

there was the Highway 52A truck reliever route and now the beginning of passing lane construction, through Yorkton, between Melville and Canora.

As we are nearing a new decade - the 2020s - thanks to the strong leadership of Premier Scott Moe, I am proud to say that Saskatchewan is positioned for a new decade of growth.

A few weeks ago, our government introduced Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan for The Next Decade of Growth. This plan will

serve as a roadmap for a growing population of 1.4 million people and 100,000 new jobs by 2030.

The plan, in its entirety, can be found online at www.saskgrowthplan.ca.

As the representative for Yorkton, I will continue and commit to working as part of our provincial government to strengthen families, our community and our economy.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and best wishes for health, happiness and prosperity in 2020.

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By Trayson, M.C. Knoll School, Grade 4.

By Prince, St. Mary’s School, Grade 5/4.

By Greyson, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2/3.

By Treyton, M.C. Knoll School, Grade 4.

By Kingston, St. Mary’s School, Grade 5.

By Hayden, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

A season of traditions

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It’s Christmas time! A season that is full of traditions and sharing nestled in the beauty of decorative lights and ornaments on evergreen trees, homes, shopping malls and community streets.

The music and pageantry playing in stores, on the radio, in schools is cheerful and bright.

Families and friends come together to share memories and make new ones. Charitable giving to others who are alone, feeling sad, less fortunate or facing illness is

very real and generous.

So many, many good things.

As you enjoy all these wonderful attributes of Christmas I would like to suggest doing some thing that perhaps you have never done before.

Find the true meaning of Christmas. Why the holiday exists today?

Discover its original purpose from the original source.

You could open the Bible and read the Christmas story in the Book of Luke. If you

For unto us a Child is born…

Unto us a Son is Given.

Just in the “nick” of time, we want to give you our best wishes for a very merry season filled with lots of wonderful surprises.

May joy be your gift at Christmas and may Faith, Hope and Love be your treasures in the New Year.

The Board, Staff and Students of Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools

We appreciate you coming around to see us this past year and hope you’ll visit us again soon!

From the staff of

Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division

Believe…Belong…Become

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Cathay Wagantall don’t own a Bible you can always go on line!

However you will need to search things like “Christmas Bible Verses” or “The Book of Luke” as it’s a jungle of information in there!

Another option is to watch Charlie Brown’s Christmas - fun with or without children!

Or - perhaps - find a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in your community and

invite a friend or another family to go check it out with you. They usually last about an hour in the early evening.

These experiences can bring a beautiful spiritual dynamic adding a sense of peace and joy in the midst of the more difficult, sometimes unfair and harsh realities of life.

It really doesn’t matter how “important” we are, what we do for a living, what we own or don’t own, Every one of us is precious to God. As Linus recites in “Charlie Brown’s Christmas”...

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10,11 KJV

May your Christmas season be filled with Peace and Joy Merry Christmas from the Management and Staff at

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Christmas, by Lane, St. Mary’s School, Grade 6/7.

By Lycan, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

By Maleena, Dr. Brass School, Grade 2.

Baby Jesus, by Lyndell, St. Mary’s School, Grade 6/7.

By Mason, Dr. Brass School, Grade 1.

Nativity Scene, by Tabyn, St. Mary’s School, Grade 6/7.

Light A Candle for Jesus Christ, by Kaelee, St. Mary’s School, Grade 7/6.

Christmas Tree, by Nathan, Dr. Brass School, Grade 6.

Season’s Greetings!

IN THIS SEASON s OF GIVING… e n s u s

In sincere appreciation of your support and partnerships, we extend warmest thoughts and best wishes during the holiday season and all through the New Year.

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We’d like to give you our thanks and best wishes for a holiday trimmed with lots of good times and good cheer. For the friendship and support you’ve given us, we are sincerely grateful.

Happy Holidays!

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Season’s Greetings from all of us at Yorkton This Week In This happy season of the year, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you health, happiness and success for the coming year. We would like to thank you all for your continued support.

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