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Hip to the latest hip hop

Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

Students at Dance Innovations in the city had an opportunity Saturday to learn some of the latest hip hop moves as two Vancouver-based instructors; Zach

Kostersky, formerly of Yorkton, and Zac Vran, held workshops. There were approximately 50 dancers who took part in the weekend classes.

First sponsors announced for CSLC 2020

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Regional High School will host the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CLSC) in 2020, bringing it back to the place where it began back in 1985. But the school isn’t doing it alone, it’s going to be a commu-

nity effort, and they recently announced the first Premier sponsors for next fall’s event.

Two sponsors have been announced as part of the category. One is the Good Spirit School Division, which is donating $44,000 in order to handle all of the transportation needs during the weeklong event. Board chair Lois Smandych

said that student transportation is naturally a major component of a school division’s job, so they’re the experts at getting these students around the city.

“On average, we have 106 routes for our school division and we travel 22,000 kms every day. We have a pretty good handle our transportation and I think that will play well in getting all of these

kids around.”

While centered around YRHS, they consider it a Good Spirit School Division event, and schools across the division will be sending students to the conference over the week. Smandych is proud that the conference is at YRHS for a third time.

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Yellow vest rally ups ante on carbon tax

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The war against the carbon tax and support for the pipeline reached a new sense of urgency Saturday as a new group The Yellowvests Yorkton and Area held a public rally on Broadway Street.

Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit was invited by the organizers to say a few words to his constituents.

“I appreciate what they’re doing,” he said of the efforts of the organizers.

“The carbon tax won’t help the environment. Right now, we’re seeing Alberta and Saskatchewan oil -- fairly and ethically sourced oil -- being limited. Why are we importing ‘dirty oil’ from places that don’t care about the safety of their workers?”

The pipeline, the protest organizers say, are sorely needed.

“You know, people see that shiny $300 carbon tax credit, but what they don’t see is what it’s going to cost them in the long run,” said Randy Trost, RM of Orkney Reeve.

“That three hundred bucks is not that much. We have one rail right now to move a ton of product. It’s like trying to push it through a straw. -- it’s not enough. I want to see our people working. The pipeline will create jobs -- and lots of good people need jobs.”

Trost says the costs will just be pushed around.

“The Trudeau Government can’t hike GST by another 10 per cent so they’re doing that.

We’ve got good products to move into markets that are struggling because of this.

Everything we have will cost way too much; lettuce, fuel, everything.”

Neil Schuler, the organizer of the rally, is the leader of the Yellowvests Yorkton

and Area. A father, long haul transport operator and oil rig veteran, said all he’s trying to do is get a voice at the table in Ottawa.

“We’re only doing this because we feel the Liberals aren’t listening to us,” Schuler said.

“This carbon tax, we’re the ones at the end of the street that are paying for it. We need to make our government accountable. We just want to be heard.”

Coldest Night program combats homelessness

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer There is a homelessness problem in Yorkton, but it’s not one you can easily see, and the people affected don’t make their troubles well known.

Yorkton Transitional Homes for Youth (YTHY) is raising

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money to help with the Coldest Night of the Year walk.

The event takes place on Feb. 23, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, registration opening at 4:00 p.m. with the walk itself beginning at 5:00 p.m. After the walk they congregate back at the starting point to warm up

with a hot meal after.

This will be the third year that YTHY has participated in the walk, and this is their lone fundraiser each year said Glenda Gascho, organizer of the event.

“We believe that it captures what we do. We deal with a lot of homeless, at-risk youth.”

The goal is to raise around $30,000, the highest goal set for the event in Yorkton. They are happy to accept individuals but also want to recruit teams take part, Gascho said.

The funds raised will go largely towards their outreach program. While their main program is the

transitional home, which is funded by province, their outreach program covers a broader range of people.

“We are providing outreach services to anyone who needs it. We are targeting, of course, youth, and under federal guidelines youth are up to age 29. We do have a rooming

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home that we’re operating on Circlebrooke, and we do offer room and board but they are responsible for all of their own food,” explained Gascho.

Food is another struggle for YTHY. Gascho notes that in the transitional home they have a

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The Yorkton Kinsmen and the Good Spirit School Division have been announced as the first Premier Sponsors of the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in 2020.

CSLC Continued from Page A1 The second sponsor is the Yorkton Kinsmen, which is providing $20,000 for the event. The Kinsmen have also been sponsors of the other two CSLC conferences hosted in the city. President Mike Wilson said that their decision to sponsor the conference is really about the future.

“You never know who is going to be at this conference. There could be a future Prime Minister, there could be another mayor of a town, you never

know. We want to make sure that the future leaders of our country are going to be well-trained, well-groomed and ready to go.”

Now the school is preparing for the event itself, getting the final details ready. Kids from both YRHS and other schools in the region were designated as spirit leaders, and will be going to the CSLC conferences in the lead-up to the conference. Johnna McBride, viceprincipal of YRHS, said that beyond 15 students who are spirit leaders, more students from nearby school can attend,

while they might not otherwise have the budget to attend a CSLC in a city further away.

McBride said their goal is to have a conference like no other, and sponsorships like the one announced help them achieve that goal, whether that means booking bigger name entertainment and create different events for the students attending.

Four keynote speakers have been announced for the event said SRC advisor Roby Sharpe. Returning from the

first conference is Mark Scharenbroich, who Sharpe said doesn’t talk to high schools as much any more, but is coming back as a favor to the school. Olympic medalist Mellisa Hollingsworth. CFL player J.R. LaRose has also been announced, and Sharpe expects he will bring a different message to the students. Alvin Law is the fourth speaker, and as a local boy they’re happy to have him return to the school.

“It will be a world-class event when you have speakers like that,” Sharpe said.

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budget of $9, which doesn’t go far when they have a house filled with

teenagers, meaning they inevitably go over-budget.

“Food costs are defi-

nitely high, and it is difficult to budget for 5-6 people in one house on $45 a day. I don’t think I

DePape named college interim CEO Parkland College announced today that Kami DePape will serve as interim president and CEO following the retirement of Dwayne Reeve. Reeve stepped down effective Dec. 31.

DePape has worked for the College in various leadership roles since 2003. Her current position is Vice President of Academics.

In O c t o b e r, Parkland College and Cumberland College formed a trial coalition that will result in the two colleges sharing a president/CEO and a single Board of Governors. A joint steering committee and Ministry of Advanced Education officials are

leading the transition.

A target hire date for a permanent CEO is set for April 30, 2019.

Parkland College

remains focused on maintaining a local presence and providing high quality education in the Parkland region.

could do it in my house!”

Gascho said.

While the primary goal of the event is to raise money, they also want people to realize that Yorkton has a homelessness problem that is often kept out of the public eye.

“There is this opinion that Yorkton doesn’t have a homelessness problem, but we do... We’ve got couch surfers all over the place, just staying where they can until they’ve worn out their welcome or what have you. They’re struggling to get to that basic necessity,” said Gascho.

While focused on youth, Gascho notes that

there is an increasing issue with area seniors.

“They are really struggling to put food on their own tables. We help whoever is in need, so we have noticed an uptick in that as well. That is where our outreach money is targeted to go...

A big piece of that is understanding that they’re out there.”

Another issue in Yorkton is that there can be a lack of options for people who have a sudden need.

“The one thing we don’t have in Yorkton is an emergency shelter for men or boys... That’s a need that we know that

we can’t fulfill, but we have come across people who have asked if they can stay in our rooming home just for the night, because they want to stay out of the cold. It is a definitive reality in our area and we certainly don’t want our community members to be under the impression that’s not the case. Homelessness and people struggling to put food on the table is a reality right here in Yorkton, whether you’re a youth or a senior citizen. People are struggling.”

To learn more and sign up, visit http://www. cnoy.org or call the YTHY office at 306-783-2340.

Kami DePape will serve as interim president and CEO of Parkland College.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Novice hockey players in the city were given a taste of playing the game outdoors as the six teams in the city took part in a series of games at the outdoor rink at Knights of Columbus Park Saturday.

The idea for the event came from Mark Schendel who took over the role of Novice Division liaison with Yorkton Minor Hockey this season.

“I kind of spearheaded the plan for the event,” he said.

The idea was a rather simple one, help young player’s experience a bit more of what their idols in the National Hockey League do when they play outdoor games, like the one announced for Regina in October.

And, added Schendel, there is a sort of nostalgic feel to an outdoor game for many of the parents and grandparents of the seven and eight year old players.

“The biggest gamble was far and away the weather,” said Schendel, who said they did have a back-up plan to play in Bredenbury had the weather not cooperated.

But the day was sunny, and for midJanuary was warm enough to go ahead.

“The biggest thank you has to go to Mother Nature for cooperating,” said Schendel.

As for the success of the event, Schendel said as a teacher he always relies on sight and sound tests.

In terms of what he saw there were a lot of smiles from players, and from parents and grandparents leaning on the boards to watch the three games.

And he heard tons of thank-yous after the game as well.

The day went so well, Schendel said he will be doing it again in 2020 if there is a day that works with the minor hockey calendar.

“It’s something I will attempt again next year,” he said, adding he feels it was a positive experience for the six teams and 72 registered novice players.

Of course, an event such as the outdoor game day relies on many to make it work, and Schendel said he had to thank the City for use of the rink, KidSport for the concession, Flaman Sales for the portable heaters, MC Knoll School for the sound system and Linton Potzus for the Zamboni.

It may have been chilly but a series of outdoor games for novice teams in Yorkton was a success Saturday.

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Perspective Lessons we can learn from protestors

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Politics The biggest problem with protests isn’t necessarily the protestors but how we react to them and their message.

This has clearly been the frustration for pipeline protestors, including those at an event last week in front of the Legislature in Regina.

The loss of oilpatch jobs because of a downturn in the oil economy made worse by the lack of pipelines is a serious problem. Yet it very much seems the federal Liberal government and Eastern Canada can’t hear the concern.

This was Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s message last week, when he stood before the protestors in -30 windchill.

“We feel like we’ve been left out in the cold,” Moe told 200 or so pro-pipeline protestors.

“I know at times it feels like no one is listening to us.”

Moe’s sentiments were echoed by other speakers at this rally, including organize Cody Battershill who emphasized his group’s message was to be based on “positivity, respective and inclusivity.”

Prior to the event, Battershill made it known that the so-called yellow vest protestors were not welcomed … or at least, they would not be welcomed to wear their yellow vests. The yellow vest movement has come to be associated with violence in Europe. And here in Canada (including rallies in Regina) their messages have also been about anti-immigration and anti-vaccination and images threatening Trudeau’s safety.

“Wear your hard hats, wear your work coveralls, but please don’t wear the yellow vests because that’s not what our movement is about,” Battershill told the Leader-Post’s Arthur WhiteCrummey.

Sometimes, protestors’ messages do get sidetracked.

But the far bigger problem is that people often don’t listen, preferring to simply write off all protesters as malcontents or ne’er do wells.

Certainly, many, in the federal government and Eastern Canada seem to be doing this pipeline movement because of the fringe.

Admittedly, last week’s protest did have its political leanings, with Moe and other Saskatchewan Party politicians at the podium and federal Conservative politicians like Senator Denise bashing federal Liberals at the microphone. (That said, this would hardly be the first protest we have seen in front of the Saskatchewan Legislature with a tinge of political partnership.)

Nevertheless, one can appreciate Moe’s frustration and the frustration of pipefitters, riggers and others those whose livelihoods are now at stake.

But there also is more than a little irony here.

It wasn’t so very long ago that Moe and his government encountered a very different kind of protest in front of the Saskatchewan Legislature.

It was the so-called teepee protest that started almost a year ago after Gerald Stanley’s notguilty verdict after being charged with seconddegree murder in the death of Colten Boushie.

That protest camp morphed into “Justice for our Stolen Childen”, focussing on past and present problems with Saskatchewan’s child welfare system.

Of considerable controversy was Moe’s decision not to visit the teepee camp or even meet with the protestors.

His stated reason for not doing so is that these “campers” were conducting an “illegal protest” — unlikely last week’s noon hour protest that had permits from the Wascana Centre Authority.

But in another irony, Moe found himself apologizing the day before the pipeline protest for the “Sixties Scoop” — government policy of adopting children from Metis and First Nations child and raising them in white homes.

This was actually a huge part of the very concerns raised by the teepee protestors this summer — who raised both historic wrongs of the Sixties Scoop and ongoing problems with social services.

Those protestors were also very frustrated by a politician that would not meet with them.

So maybe the lesson here is that we should all take the time to listen.

You never know what side of the protest you will on.

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

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Book project hits on timely topic A

nytime a project encourages young people to read more is a good thing.

With the ability to read one has the opportunity to explore ideas and gather facts which lead to knowledge so one can make informed decisions on everything from what dish soap to use, to which career to aspire too, to which political candidate to trust and vote for.

So when St. Paul’s School launched its 10th annual ‘One School, One Book’ Family Reading Program last week it was a good thing for students at the school, and their families.

The better news was that this year the program was expanded to encompass students at Dr. Brass, St. Alphonsus, St. Michael’s and Yorkdale Central School.

In total 660 books are being distributed. That’s a lot of young people in our city being encouraged to sit down this month and read with their families.

That St. Paul’s School chose Wishtree

by Katherine Applegate as the book for students to read this year also needs to be commended.

The book uses the perspective of a tree in a city neighbourhood to look at the impact of racism on a community.

While there is not room here to go into the details of how Applegate negotiates the ‘hot button’ issue, the key for our community is by reading Wishtree students and their families will have a starting point of sorts to talk about racism, what it is, why it must not be tolerated, and how we can deal with the issue when it rears its ugly head.

And that ugly head is poking out of the shadows right now. There are people protesting immigration, and fearing the thoughts and ideas which

come with each new Canadian.

Certainly there are people we don’t want allowed into our country, criminals, and terrorists topping the list. But those are individuals. They are singular people, not entire ethnic or religious groups, and if any country in the world should understand that it is here in Canada where we are all descended from someone who came to this land from somewhere else. Even our First Nations, who have lived here by far the longest, are suggested to have arrived across the Bering Strait thousands of years ago.

And in Canada we have learned by experience the hardship caused by establishing policies based on race.

There is the blemish on our history of the Ukrainian Canadian internment which was part of the confinement of enemy aliens in Canada during and for two years after the end of the First World War, lasting from 1914 to 1920, under the terms of the War Measures Act. About 4,000 Ukrainian men and some women and children of AustroHungarian citizenship were kept in twenty-four internment camps and related work sites – also known, at the time, as concentration camps.

We didn’t learn from that and in 1942, Japanese Canadian Internment occurred when more than 22,000 Japanese Canadians from British Columbia were evacuated and interned in the name of ‘national security’. This forced relocation subjected many Japanese Canadians to governmentenforced curfews and interrogations, job and property losses, and forced repatriation to Japan.

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Still believe in second ice surface Dear Editor:

I can’t beleive I spoke to the city council in 2015.... I remember walking out after that meeting and feeling so defeated after speaking to them. It was evident at the time, there was no appetite for discussion around recreational facilities.

There is no question

that justifying facilies for recreation is a hard sell when we all know that Yorkton has many needs – a new hospital, water main improvements, better roads, just to name a few. I am sure that if you were to run a survey, every age bracket would prioritize the city’s needs differently.

However, for me personally, I am still a firm believer that a community that builds, promotes, and supports good recreational facilities has beneficial spinoffs that far outreach the cost of building such facilities.

How can we as a community build a facility that supports several

Scams and frauds targeting Sask residents The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) want to warn residents about common frauds and scams that are occurring in Saskatchewan.

“We are partnering with the Canadian AntiFraud Centre because we have common concerns about frauds happening in the province,” Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority Director of Securities Dean Murrison said.

The most prominent frauds and scams in Saskatchewan by complaint are: • Phishing – Any email falsely claiming to be an established legitimate organization such as a financial institution, business or government agency in an attempt to have the consumer give private and personal information.

• Service scam – Any false, deceptive or misleading promotion of or solicitation for services. These solicitations involve third parties that commonly make offers for telecommunications, and internet finance services.

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• If someone contacts you about an investment opportunity, contact a professional adviser.

• If you are investing money, check and make sure the person you are sending money to is a registered professional (http://aretheyregistered.ca/) with the Canadian Securities Administrators.

Who to contact: If you suspect that you may be the target of a scam or fraud, you can contact the Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

If you suspect you may have been a target of investment fraud, contact FCAA’s Securities Division at 306-787-5645.

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sporting activities – ice rinks (yup! A twinned ice rink), indoor soccer, lacrosse field, indoor practice field for football or baseball, gymnastics, cheer, pickleball, etc. I believe this multiuse facility should have awesome change rooms (for men and women), it should probably have a restaurant space and the potential for a couple kiosks for 3rd party food vendors, there should be a place for a store and I think it should have viewing areas so that ALL persons (young and old) can watch the sporting event of choice. To quote a friend “we live in winter 6-8 months of the

year here… why wouldn’t we want the best possible facilities for our community to use during that time?”

When I spoke in 2015, I specifically spoke about ice surfaces and I still believe Yorkton needs a proper, new, twinned ice facility to replace the Kinsmen. As the years have ticked by and I have become more aware of the shortcomings of our aging FAA, sometimes I wonder if we did a twinned ice facility right (perhaps one ice rink for 2500-3000 and one ice rink with only bench seating for 250-300 – and indoor viewing for both!)

… maybe in 5 or 10 years one could even stop using the FAA for ice events, and transform it into an awesome indoor space for concerts, rodeos, tradeshows, and other similar events? (hmmmmm??)

I look forward to listening what other clubs are looking for and I commend Councilor Darcy Zaharia for taking the time to host a meeting.

Hopefully great minds can come together to do something great for a community that claims it is “where good things happen”.

Carla Lammers, Yorkton, SK.

History Corner The Touchwood Hills Trading Post 165 years ago — The Touchwood Hills Trading Post of the Hudson’s Bay Company was located in the Punnichy area in what is now Saskatchewan. We have in our Archives a copy of an Inventory record dated 1854 of the stock held at the post. The Touchwood Hills hunters who traded and helped supply the post belonged to four bands who lived in the surrounding area which became in 1874 part of lands listed in Treaty No. 4. No doubt it was also a trading post frequented

by Métis hunters out of the Red River settlements who travelled the many trails leading to various hunting grounds and forts such as Fort Pelly and Fort Qu’Appelle. It was an important location, even though it was not located on a waterway, serving as a supply depot of bison meat especially from the date of its erection in 1852 until closure in 1909. It was part of the fur trading district of Swan River, and managed by factors at Fort Pelly. In its last years, it also served the needs of settlers and railway contractors. Here is the list of stock-taking done January 8, 1854: 66 badgers, 2 black bears, 4 brown bears, 7 large bears, 13 small bears, 189 buffalo robes, 7 cross foxes, 114 red foxes, 421 kit foxes, 3 hares, 4 otters, 164 skunks, 491 wolves, 3 wolverines, 200, tongues. Also, 22 buffalo robes and 6 red foxes — not paid

for. Signed Thomas Taylor. Later Post factors (managers) were Angus McBeath 1879-1892; B.E. Cooper 1892-1894; and N.M.W.J. McKenzie 1895-1909.

Source: Supply list: Howard Jackson Collection; history: a web site on Touchwood Hills and various historical sources.

Contact Terri Lefebvre Prince, Heritage Researcher, City of Yorkton Archives, Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2W3 306-786-1722 heritage@yorkton.ca

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Fall health awards presented The Health Foundation and TD Bank Financial Group have announced the recipients of the Fall Education Awards for 2018.

Applications are considered twice each year and awards are given each spring and fall. Last fall 25 successful applicants received $27,185.50.

In total there were 40 successful applicants in 2018; with awards totalling $40,900.

Annually, The Health Foundation and TD Bank award at least $24,000 a year to help further the training and education of healthcare staff in east central Saskatchewan.

TD Bank contributes $12,000 annually to fund 50 per cent of the awards.

This is the 18th consecutive year TD has partnered with The Health Foundation, making a very significant investment in local healthcare through this education program. This brings the total contribution of TD Bank Financial Group to $194,000 for the Education Awards.

Since this education program began there have been 448 awards totaling $418,375.

“TD Bank is committed to investing in the future of this region by helping to ensure that nurses and other caregivers have access to funds to upgrade their skills and further their education,” said Les Arnelien, Branch Manager with TD Canada Trust in a release. “We are pleased that TD is presenting seven awards today: five are in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; one is taking Speech Language Pathology; and, one is taking the Licensed Practical Nurse program.

These awards will help the individuals pursue their education

Diane Rusnak, chair of The Health Foundation, Ross Fisher Fioundation executive director of The Foundation, and Les Arnelien manager of the TB Bank in Yorkton presented awards last week. aspirations and improve their clinical skills and the knowledge they bring to their job working with patients.”

The recipients of TD Bank Financial Group’s scholarship awards are: • Christine Bermejo – from Yorkton and working at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville and at the Yorkton & District Nursing home. Christine is taking her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Courtney Geddes – is currently and LPN and enrolled in her 2nd year of nursing.

• Sandra Kenny – is taking the LPN program.

• Avery Schick – from Melville and working in the Ituna Pioneer Health Care Centre. Avery is taking the Speech Language Pathology graduate program.

• Tera Walsh – from Bredenbury and working in the Yorkton Regional

Health Centre. Tera is taking her Bachelor of Nursing degree.

• Shelly Watkins, from Foam Lake, working in the Foam Lake Jubilee Home and with Home Care in Foam Lake. Shelly is taking her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Hannah WerleMorin – works at the Langenburg Healthcare Centre and currently works in Dietary. She is taking her Bachelor of Nursing Degree.

The recipients of The Health Foundation’s scholarship awards are: • Melissa Czornobay – taking the office administration course; • Eunice Erhaze – will be taking the advanced Certificate for Perioperative Nursing.

She will be working in the Operating Room in Yorkton.

• Sheila Garn – is tak-

ing the CCA program; • Jenica Gunhold – is taking the advanced critical care nursing course • Kristin Lomenda – is taking the advanced Diploma in Gerontology; • Gina Marshall – is taking the CCA program; • Tanya Musey – is taking the Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management; • Lacy Paturel – is taking the Novice Infection Prevention and Control course; • Jessica Lynn - taking Foundations of Anatomical Acupuncture & Clinical Applications in Anatomical Acupuncture The Recipients of The Health Foundation’s Conference and Workshop awards are: • Cosmin Coltea – taking Level One Theraplay and MIM • Loretta Erhardt – who will be attending the

IPAC Canada National Conference; • Shalaine Kelly – will be taking the Physical Assessment Course; • Sarah Lemieux – taking the Hanen – More than Words Certification Workshop; • Michelle Lowton – taking Foundations of Anatomical Acupuncture & Clinical Applications; • Charlene Thomas – taking the Physical Assessment course; The Health Foundation is also providing $3,000 in funding for a 2-day Workshop in Yorkton. The workshop will bring in trainers to provide specific education and skill training for LPNs and EMTs working within the former Sunrise Health Region.

The training will allow employees to stay current in nursing knowledge during traumas and life threatening incidents.

These courses have not been previously provided in the area.

The courses are designed to prepare health professionals for a cardiac event & Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization. Staff from throughout the region will be able to participate in the workshop.

The Health Foundation is also providing $1,564 to purchase two of the QuikCombo 12-lead Patient Simulators for training purposes. These simulators are necessary to continue teaching the ACLS (Advanced Cardio Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) recertification courses in Yorkton. The existing simulators are no longer working correctly.

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Province enhancing public safety services Recently, Government Relations Minister Warren Kaeding and Environment Minister Dustin Duncan announced that the Government of Saskatchewan will be enhancing and expanding the mandate of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).

Wildfire Management Branch from the Ministry of Environment, and the emergency manage-

ment and fire safety responsibilities from the Ministry of Government Relations will become part of the SPSA. “Our government’s commitment to public safety and enhancing citizen-centred services is paramount, and over the year’s emergency management, and wildfire response staff have done a tremendous job for the people of Saskatchewan,” Kaeding said. “Becoming part of

the SPSA will allow for greater internal co-ordination and co-operation, while providing a more streamlined provincial response when emergencies strike. Ultimately this will lead to better service for the people of Saskatchewan.”

Transition to the SPSA, which will begin in 2019, will not impact provincial emergency services for the upcoming spring flood or wildfire seasons.

TIMELY Continued from Page A4 “Beginning after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and lasting until 1949, Japanese Canadians were stripped of their homes and businesses and sent to internment camps and farms in the B.C. interior and across Canada. The internment and relocation program was funded in part by the sale of property belonging to this forcefully displaced population, which included fishing boats,

motor vehicles, houses, and personal belongings,” details Wikipedia.

These are blemishes on our history which should have taught us not to treat everyone of a specific nationality as being the same.

The simple truth there are good and bad individuals across all races and all religions.

But because there are bad people does not mean we as Canadians should turn away from

immigrants seeking a better future for that is a shared experience for each of us. We can all look back and point to someone in our family who arrived in Canada seeking the exact same thing, a better life.

Hopefully the young readers across our city will continue to read and explore and understand immigration is at the heart of our country, and come to understand we are a stronger nation by our diversity.

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“ W i l d f i r e Management staff provide a vital service that protects our people, communities and infrastructure, especially in northern Saskatchewan,” Duncan said. “I am confident this outstanding service will continue as we transition existing government resources to the SPSA and improve service delivery to support communities in need.”

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is a Treasury Board Crown that was created in 2017.

It is responsible for managing Saskatchewan’s 911 emergency dispatching services. Agency head

offices will remain in Regina, with additional offices, dispatch and wildfire centres located around Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

For more information on the SPSA, read the Government

of Saskatchewan news release announcing its creation on September 28, 2017 at http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/ news-and-media/2017/ september/28/911-services-under-public-safetyagency.

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We would like to thank Dr. Sheasby for providing excellent optometric care for Yorkton & area residents for over 41 years and wish him all the best in his retirement.

We also wish to announce that Dr. Karin R. Lypka has joined the practice offering full scope optometric care.

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Council Meeting Monday, January 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Job Opportunity Casual Concession Worker

Gallagher Centre Competition Number: 2019-01 Major Duties and Responsibilities: • 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 Qualifications: • One year experience within food services would be preferred • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Hours of Work: Shift work, evening and weekend work is involved Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca.

This competition closes January 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Clothing exhibit reopens at WDM Our Collective Threads: Saskatchewan People in Canada – A Traveling Exhibit for Canada 150 has reopened at the Yorkton branch of the Western Development Museum.

The show which was closed over the Christmas season is part of a yearlong Canada 150 celebrations the WDM produced to commemorate this historic anniversary.

“Our Collective Threads explores the diverse history of the

Saskatchewan people through artifacts from its exceptional textile collection. The clothes we have worn tell many stories about everyday life in Saskatchewan and our place in Canada from the extraordinary to the ordinary. The exhibit showcases 12 garments and accessories for visitors to learn about our many identities,” notes material provided by the museum.

Each life-size artifact

captured on individual panels provides space to connect with the personal emotion embedded in the clothing.

Each artifact tells a unique story of life in Saskatchewan and the ways in which its people have contributed to Canada before and after Saskatchewan joined Confederation in 1905 – the pieces are at once representative of many by distinctive enough to capture our unique sense of place and individual

lives lived.

“Clothing is evocative of the personal and the ordinary, of daily life, work, hardship, sacrifice, and citizenship. It is illustrative of people’s place and role in their nation.

The farm work boots, for example, are embedded with dirt from the farm, preserved just enough to protect them but still allowing for us to understand where they come from,” notes the museum material.

— YTW Staff

Clothing is part of our history on display at the WDM.

YRHS students celebrate a year in business

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS) supports young entrepreneurs, kids deciding their future who are deciding between going into business or going into another field entirely. One of the ways they do this is through the Entrepreneurship 30 class, which splits kids into two groups and has them run a business over the year, giving their final report to the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

This year, the class split into two groups.

Re-Tails, which made pet toys and beds out of recycled clothing, and Natural Essence, which made wooden air fresheners and earrings coated in essential oils. The groups were decided after every student had to pitch their ideas to the class.

“We learned how to run a business and sell

product,” said Jamie Farrell with Natural Essence.

Each team member put in their share of $10, which was used to buy supplies. Carson Pinno with Natural Essence said they were nervous after spending money on supplies, because the oils were expensive and they did not have sales yet, but once they hit the trade show it was a hit.

“We completely sold out of lots of lots of things and thought ‘oh wow, maybe we should massproduce these things.’”

Their goal was to get their share value of $120, said Pinno, and were surprised by how successful their product was, getting up to a share value of over $330.

“We were really passionate about it,” said Farrell.

Kaitlyn Ivanochko said that Re-tail struggled to find their target market initially, and while they went to trade

A student wearing earrings from Natural Essence.

shows they did not have initial success. It was not until they set up at an adoption day with Paws and Claws Animal Rescue that they found the animal lovers they wanted to sell to. Their share value sits at $90 at the moment.

The teams went to trade shows, sold online and made private sales.

One of the keys to get some attention was social media, said Andy Mclennan with Natural Essence, as their social media accounts got attention, as they photographed products and made ads for what they made.

“Social media really helped with it,” Farrell added.

One of the real challenges, the students agreed, was just working with each other on the project, as the ten members of each team had different ideas and different work ethics, but had to work together.

“I think that really prepares you for the real world because that’s what happens,” Pinno said.

Beyond making a profit for the students, the money raised will also benefit local charities.

Ten per cent of the profits need to go a local charity. Natural Essence is donating theirs to The Health Foundation, while Re-Tail is sending their profits to Paws and Claws Animal Rescue.

The students in the Natural Essence team, one of two student-run businesses in the YRHS Entrepreneurship 30 class.

For many of the kids, the class was a difference in what they decided to do for the next step in their life. Students deciding between different careers said that the class helped them confirm what career they want to go into. Mclennan said that the class is why he committed to going into marketing at the University of Regina.

Ivanochko believes that the real benefit from the class comes from working with others, so the skills will help no matter what career they go into.

The students are also impressed with the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce for their support of the students, with members like Laurie Renton and Juanita

Polegi judging their pitches, giving advice and having the students present at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Jan. 16.

“Every entrepreneur starts somewhere. They

were all in our position in life at one point, wanting to start something more,” said Farrell.

“It’s nice to have support of the business community,” added teacher Kristine Tether.

The Re-Tail team, which made pet toys and beds using recycled clothing.

Major investment in Preeceville wastewater system Investing in modern reliable wastewater services is essential to safeguarding the environment, building healthy sustainable communities and supporting future growth.

Recently, Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Government Relations Minister Warren Kaeding, and Preeceville Mayor Garth Harris, announced more than $5.1 million in joint funding to improve Preeceville’s wastewater treatment facility.

The project involves upgrading the community’s existing wastewater storage cells and increasing their capacity, along with improving the system’s overall treatment process. The force main pipe that delivers wastewater to the treatment facility will also be upgraded. Once complete, the project will improve the quality of wastewater entering the Assiniboine River, and support local development.

“Modern efficient wastewater systems are crucial to safeguarding the health of Saskatchewan’s com-

munities and providing a high quality of life for residents,” said Goodale. “Our government is proud to support these vital upgrades to Preeceville’s wastewater treatment facility, which will protect the environment and support community development.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan’s investment of more than $1.7 million toward this important Town of Preeceville project will help position the community for growth, better safeguard the environment, and help keep our great province strong,” Kaeding said.

“It’s impressive to see this project beginning to move from the drawing board to reality.”

“The Town of Preeceville, at the headwaters of the Assiniboine

River, is very appreciative of the funding from the federal and provincial governments toward our project,” Harris said.

“This project is part of our community plan centred around safety for its citizens and the environment. Preeceville is a thriving community that continues to grow and this upgrade and reuse of our existing wastewater system with our funding partners will ensure our residents get access to the best water works system possible.”

Quick facts: • The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are each contributing up to $1,731,327 to this project through the New Building Canada Fund, while the Town of

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• Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• $26.9 billion of this funding is supporting green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

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Planting plan needs flexibility With the new year off and running farmers can begin in earnest to plan what they will plant this spring.

Actually in today’s agriculture much of the planning in terms of cropping choices is longer term in nature, with what will be grown on a specific piece of land often predicated by what was grown there the previous years, the chemicals used in the previous years, and the plan for the land in the future.

But a plan needs to be flexible in terms of cropping options because there are a number of variables well beyond the ability of the producer to control which can come into play between

harvest and planting each cropping cycle.

The most obvious of course is the weather.

Last fall across most of the Canadian Prairies the harvest season was extended to the first snowfall for many producers by unusual weather.

The extended harvest will mean many producers did not get the prep work for 2019 carried out that is usual in terms of post-harvest, pre freeze up operations including fertilizer applications, and straw control.

Those operations will now be pushed to this spring for many putting added pressure on for the weather to be good in the prime weeks for seeding.

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Calvin Daniels If the weather does not cooperate what producers will plant is likely to change if a time crunch transpires.

It’s the same scenario in terms of moisture conditions.

The fall was extended by rain, but in most areas we are not talking a deluge. Rather it was constant showers that stopped harvest.

So far this winter snow conditions are not excessive either.

What will that mean for moisture conditions in the spring?

That remains to be seen as a lot of snow can fall from mid-January to whenever winter decides to come to an end, and of course what early springs rains might come our way as

well.

Past the always present impact of weather on cropping decisions farmers have to be watching the business news these days to see exactly what might transpire in terms of international trade because of politics.

Politics have become the real bugaboo for farmers.

At one time politics influenced the farm sector when countries fought for trade market share with subsidies that put a wrench into the works of normal supply and demand economics.

Today the situation is less about subsidies and more about sanctions.

The issue of course

is that the current sanctions which pop up to often impact the movement of farm products are not directly related to agriculture; an example being China in a snit over the arrest of a Huawei executive in Canada on a U.S. warrant which has that country threatening Canada with sanctions which could include limiting agricultural trade.

With such uncertainties in play, producer planting plans may be set today, but could well need adjustments before the wheels turn in the spring.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Canola Council celebrates Chinese decision The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is applauding today’s news that two canola traits developed using biotechnology have been approved in China. The approvals open the door for new seed genetics that will enable Canadian farmers to grow hundreds of millions more dollars of canola on the same amount of land.

“This is a great day for canola innovation,” says Jim Everson, CCC president. “These traits will make Canada’s canola crop more resilient in the face of weed, disease and weather stresses – the benefits will be felt through the value chain and the larger Canadian economy.”

Approval of traits in China is particularly important because it is Canada’s largest canola seed customer. Recently, Canada and China agreed to double agriculture trade by 2025. The approval of new seed innovations will increase Canada’s canola supply and is important for providing China a secure and predictable source of grain and protein.

Canada’s canola sector will continue to work with China to improve trade predictability.

With the completion of this review in China, the industry can proceed with commercialization of a Liberty tolerance trait from BASF and Bayer’s TruFlex trait.

Once these two traits and Corteva’s Optimum GLY are fully commercial-

ized, the industry expects growers will produce $400 million more canola every year using the same amount of land – a step-change for canola productivity. New seed genetics in combination with the new traits will improve yields, weed control, disease resistance and resilience to heat, cold, drought and excess moisture, as well as agronomic factors like reduced harvest loss.

“Not only will we be able to produce more canola to meet growing world demand, we’ll also be able to do it sustainably, using the same land base,” Everson said. “That’s good news for anyone who cares about the health of our environment and a strong, diversified farm economy.”

All three of the traits have been approved in Canada since 2012, but in keeping with the CCC’s Market Access Policy, seed developers have not commercialized them until they are approved in major markets. CCC members voluntarily follow the policy to ensure new innovation does not create trade barriers in Canada’s top canola markets. Meanwhile, the CCC works in partnership with the Canadian government to seek approval for new traits.

“Seed developers invest hundreds of millions of dollars developing a new trait, but they understand the importance of commercializing seed technology responsibly,” Everson

“This is a great day for canola innovation. These traits will make Canada’s canola crop more resilient in the face of weed, disease and weather stresses – the benefits will be felt through the value chain and the larger Canadian economy.”

— Jim Everson, CCC president said. “They know it’s in everyone’s best interests to keep an eye on the long game, and not just short-term opportunities.

It’s one of the reasons our industry is so successful today.”

The CCC and the Canadian government have been seeking the approval of these traits for some time. The support of the government of Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has been very important. One significant milestone occurred in November when timely approval of biotech products was one of the commitments made by Canada and China during the Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue, an event co-chaired by Minister of Finance Bill Morneau and Minister of International Trade

Diversification Jim Carr.

“It’s encouraging to see government engagement result in action,” said Everson, who was in Beijing in November.

“Improved cooperation on biotech approvals is a necessary step if we are to reach Canada’s goal of doubling agricultural trade with China by 2025.”

The Canola Council of Canada is a full value chain organization representing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters. Keep it Coming 2025 is the strategic plan to ensure the canola industry’s continued growth, demand, stability and success – achieving 52 bushels per acre to meet global market demand of 26 million metric tonnes by the year 2025. Visit canolacouncil.org to learn more.

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The story of a found object is the best part I found something in the Superstore parking lot.

I’m going to be deliberately vague about what it actually was, though if it was yours, tell me what it was and I’ll give it back to you. I found it on the afternoon of Jan. 8 when I was walking back to my car after buying some groceries. The lack of description is really some security, because it’s very easy to claim something cool for yourself if you have all the details.

I found myself struggling to figure out how to find the original owner, but I also really wanted to find them, because I suspected the story behind how they lost what I had just found would be hilarious.

I realized that as I reflected on why I definitely didn’t want to hand over what I found to a third party, such as customer service at the store. If I did that, I wouldn’t be able to hear the undoubtedly hilarious story of how what I found was no longer in the previous owner’s possession.

I did look around to see if someone was in the parking lot looking for what they had lost. I didn’t spot anyone, and that disappointed me. I wanted the story. I imagined a hilarious slapstick scenario worthy of a Buster Keaton film. I was hopeful that it would be something we could both tell people at

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Admittedly, I wouldn’t object to having the object for myself, though there’s always the question of whether something I found in a parking lot is really, truly mine. That’s a question I mulled over for a bit as I considered what I should do with it. But I think that the most important thing I could do would be to get the story behind it. I want to know what happened, I want to know if it’s as funny as I imagine it to be.

In the end, isn’t that what we really have? That’s why people value old photographs, diaries, letters

and so on. Our most valued possessions aren’t the nicest things we own, but the ones with the best stories behind them, or the ones present at the even better stories that came later.

Look at the art world. The most valuable paintings are the ones where the artist was notable, not just because of the skill of the artist, but because of the story you can tell about the artist when you talk about the painting. The Antiques Roadshow is compelling television partially to see whether some guy just found $1,000 in their attic, but also because you can learn the great story about how they found that object, how they think it came to be in their possession, and the story of the people who created that object years ago. The most compelling story is typically the one connected to the most valuable thing.

In the end, if I keep the object, it will be useful.

But if the original owner comes forward, there could be an excellent story behind it, and that’s the more valuable than whatever monetary value it may have. So if it’s yours, send me a message at devin@ yorktonthisweek.com. Tell me what it is, but more important than that, tell me how you lost it. That’s the most valuable part, and it can be shared forever.

Learn about the history of a canceled game Yorkton This Week’s editorial staff takes readers on an explorative journey around the Internet, searching out the best in videos, podcasts, webcomics, music and anything else that catches their collective eyes which might interest our readers.

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I remember being a kid and being very excited by a gift of SimCity for the SNES. It was fun to grow a town from a little hamlet to bustling “megalopolis,” the game’s term for the largest city you could get. It was fun to then totally destroy that city because you were bored and you wanted to see what the natural disasters were in the game.

The game was good, but it also pushed the console to the absolute limit of its abilities. It’s the only game for the SNES I can remember having load times, for example. The complicated math that worked underneath the game’s simulation lead to a bit of slowdown as the city grew.

As someone who had the game, I was surprised that Nintendo and Maxis, the game’s creators, had

Web Wanderings planned to make the game for the less-powerful NES. I was even more surprised that the game actually reached a playable state. The Video Game History Foundation actually managed to find a copy, and a recent post not only outlined how it worked, how much of it was actually finished, and what was different between that version and the one that actually released, but also outlined how SimCity

went from a simple map simulation to a more fullyfeatured game.

The end result isn’t merely interesting to those of us who grew up with the game itself, but to anyone interested in the creative process, and how different creative people working together can change the end result. It’s about a game, but more than anything, it’s about creation. Reading about an unreleased game can seem like something with only a niche audience, but anyone who has struggled to make a pet project a reality can find something to identify with in the article.

The Video Game History Foundation can be found at https://gamehistory.org/.

— Devin Wilger For an extra spot to wander head to www.yorktonthisweek.com for this week’s web exclusive wandering look at the culinary delight of eating bugs.

Pulse Growers announce new soybean research Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has committed to funding over $675,000 for six new soybean research projects included as part of the Canadian Field Crop Alliance’s Soybean Science Cluster.

SPG was able to leverage its investment into the six projects with nearly $5 million of additional funding from partner organizations and the Government of Canada through their Canadian Agricultural Partnership`s AgriScience

Cluster program.

root rots in soybeans.

SPG-supported research under the Soybean Cluster is focused on the continued expansion of soybean acres across Western Canada. This includes research supporting the development of short season, food-type varieties, research that will increase protein levels in Western Canadian soybeans, and also work to develop strategies for the effective management of

“SPG would like to thank Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, along with the members of Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCRA) for their support of research that will help further drive the adaptation and adoption of soybeans in Saskatchewan and across Canada,” says Brad Blackwell, SPG Chair.

“Soybean acres have been growing in Saskatchewan, but

not without production challenges. Research included in the Soybean Cluster that will support genetic development for our short-growing season and establish agronomic recommendations for our growing regions is key to expanding Saskatchewan soybean acres.”

This new investment into soybean research by SPG will bring their total active investment in soybean research to $1.3 million.

The total value of research included under the five-year Soybean AgriScience Cluster is over $8.4 million, with $5.4 million coming from the Partnership`s AgriScience Cluster program.

Accountable to and funded by growers, SPG’s strategic direction is guided by a seven member, grower-elected, Board of Directors. SPG’s mission is to provide leadership for profitable growth for Saskatchewan pulses.

Innovations expected from collaboration Canadian wheat farmers will see significant benefits through the newly announced Canadian National Wheat Cluster. Worth nearly $25 million over five years, projects funded through the Wheat Cluster address common issues that farmers face and will lead to improved varieties and agronomic practices.

The Wheat Cluster was announced this morning by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood (AAFC). Funding for the Wheat Cluster will come from AAFC through the Canadian A g r i c u l t u r a l P a r t n e r s h i p ’s AgriScience program and 10 producer and private organizations from across Canada. The Wheat Cluster will be administered by the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), which includes the Saskatchewan Wheat D e v e l o p m e n t Commission (Sask Wheat), the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA).

“The CWRC is proud to be the host of the new Canadian National Wheat Cluster,” said Terry Young, Chair of the CWRC and AWC director.

This is a unique partnership of organizations, from the federal government to producer commissions from across Canada. We hope to provide Canadian wheat farmers with the technology and information they need to improve their farming operations while maintaining Canada’s reputation for providing quality wheat for markets around the globe.

— Terry Young, Chair of the CWRC “This is a unique partnership of organizations, from the federal government to producer commissions from across Canada. We hope to provide Canadian wheat farmers with the technology and information they need to improve their farming operations while maintaining Canada’s reputation for providing

quality wheat for markets around the globe.”

“The new iteration of the Wheat Cluster leverages research capacity from across Canada to improve the performance of the various eastern and western Canadian wheat classes grown from coast to coast.” said Salah Zoghlami, President of the CFCRA. “This

research will improve the adaptability and value of wheat in crop rotations, and will ensure a competitive and sustainable crop option for farmers to enable them, and the value chains they supply, to produce and market a world-class commodity.”

The funders of the Wheat Cluster include:

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada ($13.9 million) • Alberta Wheat Commission ($2.6 million) • Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission ($3.1 million) • Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association ($932,000) • Western Grains Research Foundation ($2.5 million)

• Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCRA) ($1.6 million) • Atlantic Grains Council • SeCan • Grain Farmers of Ontario • Producteurs de grains du Québec • Saskatchewan Winter Cereals D e v e l o p m e n t Commission ($185,000) • Winter Cereals Manitoba ($100,000)

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Celebration The Yorkton Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosted a Malanka celebration at the Nexera Flexihall in Yorkton Saturday. The event, a celebration of New Year’s on the Julian calendar, included dance numbers from the group, a meal for the 700 in attendance, and a dance with music by Sich from Winnipeg.

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

Monday-Friday.

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Fibre Arts and Poetry at Godfrey Dean - Jan. 7 to Feb. 23, 2019.

Our first exhibition for 2019 features quilted and sewn fabric works created by 40 members of FAN, Western Canada’s Fibre Art Network. They titled the exhibition Ekphrastic, which refers to the act of responding to art work in literary form.

In this case, the quilters are using their fabric art skills to respond to literary work: twelve Canadian poets were invited to submit a poem and FAN members created quilts for each, inspired by or interpreting the written word. It’s a spectacular display of sewing, quilting and innovative fabric ideas. Admission is always free! Godfrey Dean Art, Gallery 49 Smith St. E, Yorkton, SK www.deangallery.ca

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Experience a wee bit of Scotland in Saskatchewan. Yorkton & District Scottish Society proudly presents the 41st Annual Burns Supper. Join us for an evening of pipes and drums, Highland & Scottish Country Dancing, and a delicious buffet dinner featuring neeps, tatties and hearty roast beef prepared by Parkland Catering, along with the best Haggis in town! Sat., Jan. 26 at the Convention Place, Gallagher Center, Yorkton. Advance tickets only. For info and tickets, please call 306782-5000, 306-783-6741 or 306-782-1312.

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Story Time - Winter Session. Join us for stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft.

Open to ages 3 & up.

Mondays or Thursdays Feb. 4 - March 28, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Yorkton Public Library. Call 783-3523 or find us on Facebook.

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Willowbrook Lions Club Sausage and Perogy Supper, Sat., Jan. 19, 2019, at Willowbrook Community Center.

Cocktails at 5 p.m., supper at 6 p.m. Advance tickets: adults $15, 12 & under $8, 6 & under free. Enter Homemade Sausage Contest with 4-5 lbs. sausage.

Includes free supper for contestants. Entries to be in by 5 p.m. for juding. Entries will be judged for cash and prizes. Tickets available from Lions members, 306-782-7499 or 306-621-1453.

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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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Bridge Players The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club invites you to join us at the Yorkton Public Library every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun.

All bridge players are welcome and encouraged to come and join us. If you would like some brushing up on your bidding skills, require a partner, or for more info please call 306-782-1689 or 306-890-0417.

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

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.

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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-783-5022 or 306-7837042 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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

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

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

Please use the back door.

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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members.

Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.

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

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

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

Nondenominational club.

Contact Joan at 306-7836042.

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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour.

Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.

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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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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e c k e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gat her in gs to 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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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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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a projectbased youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.

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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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Volunteers Needed!

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or 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 friendlyvisitingsask@redcross.ca

There are signs that spring is coming Gardeners always look ahead, don’t they! There is a slight length of the days now, more visible at the end of the day than in the morning, but we are heading in the right direction!

There are other signs that spring is coming!

One sign is that the 9th Annual Seedy Saturday is coming up on Saturday February 23, 2019, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway (345 Broadway Street West). There is something for everyone: local seed vendors, local crafters, homesteading, canning, kids’ activity area, local initiatives and info booths, and a seed swap table. If you would like to be a vendor at the event, call Stacey at (306) 641-4239.

And speaking of seeds and the coming of spring, don’t forget that the Seed Library at the Yorkton Public Library also has a variety of seeds available for eager gardeners! Just stop in at the front desk and ask for details of how this wonderful free program works.

It’s time for us to wake up our geraniums; maybe some of you have done so already. Ours have been in the basement and look a little ragged. So what to do first? Depending on how you have stored you geraniums, whether in a paper bag or hanging them up, you will have different tasks ahead.

Ours are in the containers they were growing in over the summer. I have read various things about getting them going again at this time of year, and several pointers seem to be consistent, so let’s have a cup of tea and discuss them.

Once we have hauled the containers out from their dark, cool spot, the plants will need a haircut. This is a startling thing to have to do after working to have them grow all last summer, but pruning them right now gets the plant working to produce new growth, rather than sending its energy into those pallid little leaves that are struggling along. Now the startling thing: from

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Gardener’s Notebook what I read, we should cut them back by half to three-quarters. Yikes!

But thinking about it, this truly will get the new growth coming from the bottom, and it will be much healthier and sturdier than nursing along a spindly plant. We should start to see new growth in just a couple weeks.

Okay, step two. Give them a drink of water after their winter hibernation, and we could even give them fertilizer just to get their little plant juices going. This is also the time to move the plants where they can get some light. The winter sun is not that strong, but it will be enough to encourage the plant to get active again. From this point on, treat them like a regular houseplant with regular watering and feeding. The poor things won’t know what hit them after a long winter of peace and quiet, but won’t they be happy to get going for another season!

It’s a miracle, isn’t it,

how the plants can go from that dormant state to become a beautiful plant that will bloom for us again this summer!

Between us, we probably have all kinds of plants saved. We also carried in our cannas and callas, leaving them in their containers. One of our callas is a real overachiever and was sending up new leaves early in December. There’s always a plant that has to give us a challenge, isn’t there!

During these cold and blustery days, I encourage you to head to the library and browse through their great selection of gardening books.

There is always something new to learn and looking at some books with those beautiful garden photos is inspiring and good for our winterweary souls!

Visit the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!

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Farewell to a good man

Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Neil Thom, former Publisher and General Manager of Yorkton This Week, died two days before Christmas of 2018. I’d expected the news, but it shocked me anyway. I knew Neil had cancer. At his funeral I learned that he’d dueled with the beast for over three years, endured surgery after surgery so he could spend more time with his beloved family. Cancer found a worthy opponent, and however you cut it, Neil won.

Understand, please.

I have no real right to comment on Neil’s life.

Perhaps I didn’t have the right to attend his funeral either. As friends go,

I wasn’t one of his – not in the way I consider people friends. I never called him to go for coffee. He never called me just to shoot the breeze.

I didn’t know much about his family or his pleasures and pains. I wouldn’t have presumed to ask him for a favour and he never asked one of me.

Nevertheless, Neil changed my life. One doesn’t let someone like that leave without saying good-bye.

Over the last eighteen years, I visited Neil’s office only a few times.

In 2001, I walked in with a sheaf of ten unpublished faith columns. I proposed that if he liked

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them, I’d write a new one weekly. He called in a few days to say he would indeed like to publish my scribbles. Then he chose the column’s name himself. Sunny Side Up has remained faith side up in Yorkton This Week ever since.

Nine or ten years later, I visited Neil again,

at the same office, across the same desk. This time I presented him with an inscribed copy of my second book, Practice

by Practice, a compilation of my first year of columns. He seemed grateful, then embarrassed when he read the inscription. I told him I’d come to say thank you.

By graciously opening the door for these then untried words, and keeping Sunny Side Up in the pages of his paper, he paved the way for them to enter to other publications and other formats in other media outlets – some clear around the world. More importantly,

by Divine design, he’d allowed a moment of reflection, an invitation to faith, a note of cheer and inspiration for only God knows how many readers.

I left Neil’s funeral full. Sad that his precious family had suffered a great loss. Inspired by the example of a man who touched countless lives by his graciousness,

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positivity and love of life.

Grateful that I’d known him just a bit. Regretting that our community had lost a great thread.

No one thinks about thread much, but I have, since Neil’s funeral.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines the word as that which connects one part to another. Neil excelled at that. Our world needs more people like him.

At his funeral, several people mentioned that Neil considered everyone he met as a friend.

So perhaps I learned something else about Neil – we were friends after all.

Godspeed, friend.

And thank you.

Improving the lab Zag Enterprises made a $1,000 contribution toward The Health Foundation’s campaign raising funds to upgrade equipment in the lab of the Regional Hospital in Yorkton. Pictured are David and Rodney Zbeetnoff, principals of ZAG Enterprises, with Ross Fisher, executive director of The Health Foundation.

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Give, But Give Wisely “But since you excel in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you, see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”

— 2 Corinthians 8:7 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

PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

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

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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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.

Pastor E. Richardson

306-783-5663

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

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca

Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko

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

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church

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Sunday, January 20th Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday, January 20th Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies

109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale

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

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

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

For more information please phone 306-782-2427

“A Place of New Beginnings”

St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church

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

“Services in English”

www.stmarkyorkton.ca Sunday, January 20th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

followed by lake blessing Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341

++Dominion Chapel Ministry Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

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

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

Westview United Church

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

•Sunday School 10:30 a.m. January 20th •Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Westview United service Thurs., Jan. 24th 2:00 p.m. with lunch to follow •February Fling - Pork Loin roast dinner - entertainment to follow Sat., Feb. 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Advance tickets only call church office for tickets or more information

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 - 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday - 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian) 11:00 a.m. (English) SICK CALLS ANYTIME—BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE BY APPOINTMENT

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Province seeking libraries input As part of the library engagement process, the public is now invited to provide their feedback on Legislative Secretary Terry Dennis’s Report of Saskatchewan Public Libraries Engagement.

The survey and report are available at https:// www.saskatchewan.ca/ government/public-consultations/report-of-saskatchewan-public-libraries-engagement-survey, the report outlines eight themes identified by Saskatchewan’s library sector during the engagement process. This process fulfills the commitment made by the Government of Saskatchewan in the spring of 2017.

“Two public library directors and the Saskatchewan Provincial Librarian accompanied me as we met with representatives from all

of Saskatchewan’s public library systems this past fall,” Dennis said.

“During these engagement meetings, stakeholders identified several important themes which are included in the report, and I’d like to thank them, and the panel, for their valuable contributions.”

Over the course of the engagement period, Dennis and the panel met with representatives from the 11 public library systems in the province, including board members, staff and municipal representatives.

Saskatchewan’s public library systems operate more than 300 library branches.

The engagement sessions began in Saskatoon on October 10 and concluded December 10 in Regina. In addition to holding in-person

engagement sessions with representatives of all the province’s library systems, the panel also conducted in-person engagement sessions with other library stakeholders, including: • Saskatchewan Library Trustees Association; • Saskatchewan Library Association; • Multitype Library Board; • Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association; and • Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.

The panel also received and considered several written submissions from library sector stakeholders, including the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples, in preparing their report.

The eight themes

identified in the report are: • Funding Structure and Predictability • Provincial Public Library Strategic Plan • One Card, One Province • Communication with the Provincial Library • Governance Training • Indigenization • Value of Public Libraries • Legislation Deputy Premier and Minister of Education

Gordon Wyant commends the library sector, and the panel led by Dennis, on the work that was done to develop this report.

The themes presented will now form the basis of the next stage of the engagement process; to ask the public to provide feedback on the report.

“Our government understands how much Saskatchewan residents value their libraries

and we are committed to continuing to support the contributions libraries make to our communities,” Wyant said. “I invite all Saskatchewan residents to read the report and provide us with their thoughts through an online survey.”

The survey will remain open until January 25.

Feedback from the survey will be compiled for consideration by the Minister of Education.

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Sports

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B SECTION

Terriers win big in Weyburn

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer After struggling to find wins coming off the Christmas break the Yorkton Terrier offence erupted for a big win in Weyburn on the weekend.

The win raised the Terrier season record to 22-17-1 for 45 points, four better than second place Estevan with 41, in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division. Melville sits third with 32 points, one up on Weyburn with 31.

In the game against the Red Wings Jared Legien, Colby Brandt, Quinton Hobbs all scored early against former Terrier netminder Ben Laidlaw, sending him to the bench in favour of Cody Levesque.

Levesque would fare no better as Kishaun Gervais added a fourth first period goal for Yorkton.

The barrage continued in the second with Hobbs scoring his second and Legien completing a hat trick.

Justin Plett did manage a goal for the Wings

The Battlefords North Stars took home a win after visiting the Yorkton Terriers Friday in SJHL action. in the middle frame to make it 7-1 through 40-minutes.

Dawson McKenzie scored for the Wings at 1:53 of the third, but then the Terrier offence took

over again.

Brendan Mark, Chantz Petruic, Mason Mullaney and Hobbs to complete his hat trick added goals for Yorkton to round out an 11-2 contest.

Andrew Henderson recorded his first win in net as a Terrier facing only 19-shots.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said after struggling since the Christmas

break the Terriers put it all together in Weyburn.

“It took a lot of leadership heading into Weyburn,” he said, adding the players knew they needed a break out game and they delivered.

While 11 goals stands out, Hehr liked that they allowed only two.

“Our defence played great and allowed a very limited amount of shots,” he said.

Offensively Hehr said he was happy to see Hobbs, a third-year Terrier notch his first SJHL hat trick, adding the forward is generally known more for his defensive work.

On home ice

Friday the Terriers hosted the Battlefords North Stars at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

The first period was a scoreless affair, but in the second frame the Stars offence took over.

Brett Gammer scored 3:45 into the contest, with Cody Spagrud making it 2-0 40-seconds later. A minute after that Gammer was back to score his second of the

Sacred Heart Saints do well in Melville

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Basketball provided some dramatic battles on the court this week, resulting in some hardwon victories -- laced with some bitter disappointments.

Sacred Heart’s senior boys took on Melville Jan. 11, with a three team round robin tournament.

It was a rousing start.

The Saints emerged victorious, surgically

It was a good strong push, and we got it done for the first game.

— Garrett Karcha, Saint’s coach grinding Melville into the court with a 22 point pounding, served up by star point guard M.J.

Saracho. Melville fought valiantly, but fell to the Saints. Ultimately, the game ended in a bitter

loss for the Cobras, with the heated game ending in a 66-56 win for Sacred Heart.

Saints’ coach Garrett Karcha seemed pleased with the win.

“It was a good strong push, and we got it done for the first game,” he said.

The Saints couldn’t quite keep the momentum going against Yorkton Regional High Dchool, with a 76-46 loss.

Upcoming games: for

the Saints include Jan. 18-19 against Sheldon Williams in Regina. The York City Classic comes home Feb. 1-2, co-hosted with Yorkton Regional High School. Feb 8-9, Lumsden. March 8-9 at Sacred Heart. March 15-16 are the regional playoffs with the Provincials March 22-23.

The Sacred Heart senior girls mopped the floor with SW Johnston at the Snowball Classic with the Saints winning 56-49.

contest to make it 3-0.

Macgregor Sinclair would extend the lead to 4-0 before the end of the second period.

Cole Keenleyside finally put the Terriers on the scoreboard 2:37 into the third period but Quinton LookStewardson would respond with a goal for the Stars to make it 5-1.

Jared Legien would add a goal late for Yorkton to make it 5-2 final.

Ryan Ouellette started in the Terrier nets, facing 33 shots and allowing four goals before being replaced by newcomer Andrew Henderson who faced nine shots allowing one.

Hehr said the Terriers did not play well against the Stars.

“We had a very serious chat after the Battlefords game,” he said. “We didn’t come out to play the first two periods.”

In other news

The SJHL will meet the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in the annual showcase featuring six all-star teams, three from each league.

Tyson Janzen, Aiden Bulych on Team Schwartz, with Brendan Mark and Cody Bruchkowski on Team Mitchell will represent Yorkton and the SJHL at the annual SJHL/MJHL Showcase event this week in Regina.

Hehr said he is proud of the four Terriers who made the showcase, but added there could have been others.

“I think a few guys deserved to be there but got bypassed,” he said.

For those involved in the event Hehr said the event is a great one.

“It is very well attended. Very well put together,” he said. “It’s a heavily scouted event.”

Also upcoming on Friday, Jan. 25, the Yorkton Terriers will partner with Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer hosting a special fundraising night. Each player has purchased their jersey and will wear the special jerseys, but instead of their own name on the back, it will show the name of a person each player is playing for that night. One hundred per cent of the jersey proceeds as well as $3 from each walk up ticket sold that night will be donated to Close Cuts for Cancer.

Up next

The Terriers will be in Wilcox Friday to face the Notre Dame Hounds then host Flin Flon at the Farrell Agencies Arena Saturday, with Melfort here next Tuesday, Jan. 22.

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Rocking it A 4-H curling event was held at the Yorkton curling rink in the Gallagher Centre on Saturday with teams from around the region.

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Canadian teams generally showing well It’s January so it is time to get serious about hockey as a sports fan.

It has long seemed to me about the time the Spengler Cup and World Junior Championships are decided, games in the National Hockey League begin to mean a bit more.

I should veer back a couple of weeks, and note it is a good thing that Canada lost in the gold medal game at the Spengler, and bowed out early in the World Junior event too. Sure, the losses are disappointing from the perspective of a Canadian fan, but if you take a step back and survey the situation from a global hockey perspective it is good. We want our sport to grow internationally. It makes for better hockey. Having one country win every year doesn’t foster such growth as well as a situation where other countries can see evidence of having a chance to excel.

Neither Canadian loss is reason for any panic in terms of the game in this country. They were simply losses which occur when top teams are involved.

So back to the National Hockey League, and the season that is starting to heat up. As a Canadian fan you have to be generally pleased with how things are going for teams on this side of the border. As I pen this Calgary and Winnipeg are both sitting atop their respective divisions.

The Jets were expected to battle for top spot, along with Nashville, so their position is not a surprise.

The resurgence in Calgary is. The Flames have exploded on offence, found a netminder in David Rittich and a steadying influence in new head coach Bill Peters, with the combination creating a very exciting, confident team.

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Sports dream of the two teams meeting in the western final. It’s a long way to go for that to happen, but the teams are both flying high so far.

That’s good news for Saskatchewan fans hoping to take in the outdoor game in Regina next fall too.

More surprising in the west is the Vancouver Canucks who are hanging in the hunt for a wild card berth come playoff time.

Elias Pettersson is the new heart and soul player for Vancouver. Currently on the injured list with a bad knee, the Swedish forward is the odds-on favourite for the Calder Trophy unless long term injuries come into play, (the knee is expected to shelf him for a couple of weeks). So far, in 38 games the rookie has 22 goals and 20 assists, more than a point a game.

Edmonton is the one dark shadow on hockey on this side of the border. They might have Connor McDavid, the player most anointed the best in the game, but the brass in Edmonton have never managed to find the complimentary pieces to go with their superstar to be successful. The Oiler defence, long suspect have been rendered worse by injuries, and goaltending many nights is a mystery. Even

the arrival of veteran coach Ken Hitchcock hasn’t been enough to get any sort of consistency out of the Oilers.

Out east the Toronto Maple Leafs are battling Boston for second in the division with Tampa Bay sitting on top with perhaps the best team in the game right now.

John Tavares was of course the big off season acquisition for TO, although he may prove long term to be a bad deal as he ties up a lot of cap space on a team with young guns to resign.

And, as was the case last season the Leafs need a defenceman to eat minutes. That has to come by the trade deadline or the Leaf brass should be turfed for failing to address a glaring need for a second straight season.

Montreal, a bit like Vancouver, is in the wildcard mix, and will make it, or miss it, based almost solely on the playoff of netminder Carey Price.

As I pen this Ottawa is the worst team in the NHL, but that is not a surprise. The team fire-saled a number of top players in 2018, and have injury issues to an already suspect goaltending group.

If not for the longer woes in Edmonton the Sens would be in line for the worst-managed teams in the NHL tag.

Still, having five-of-seven teams in the playoff picture, and three with the potential of long playoff runs, it’s an exciting time to be an NHL fan.

Oh, and by the way the game is back to be very exciting. I tracked the last 20-games I’ve watched in the NHL this season and the total goals scored has been 138, or an average of just a smidge less than seven goals per game, which is the sweet spot in terms of goals in my game.

Maulers shut out in Wilcox contest

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Rawtec Maulers did not enjoy a visit to the Duncan McNeill Arena last week where they dropped a 4-0 contest to the Notre Dame Hounds.

Keaton Sorenson started things for the home ice Hounds with a

powerplay 6:55 into the contest, and Trey Funk would make it 2-0 before the end of the first period.

Sorenson was back to make it 3-0 with another powerplay effort 58-seconds into the middle stanza.

The Hounds added their fourth goal in the third period off the stick

of Kenzie MacKinnon.

Mauler head coach Dalane Lamb said the Maulers were in the game more than the score indicated.

“The 4-0 scoreboard doesn’t necessarily reflect the game. In the first period if we had scored on half our chances we would have come out of that period 2-2

instead of two-nothing,” he said.

Defensively Lamb said the Maulers played pretty well, and that included the AAA Midget debut of affiliated defenceman Payton Koshtyshyn, 15, from Melville, and 14-year-old Reid Pfeifer of Yorkton.

“They looked very good in the game against

Notre Dame,” said Lamb.

Lamb added the rest of the way this season he will being trying to get a look at other APs in the line-up.

“If there’s an opportunity and we’re shorthanded, and it works out with their clubs I’d like to give a kid an opportunity,” he said.

The Maulers sit with

a record of 5-26 for 10 points, last in the Saskatchewan AAA Midget League standings.

Up next

The Maulers host the Notre Dame Argos tonight (Wednesday) at the Farrell Agencies Arena, and are then off until Jan. 30 when they will host Tisdale.

Terriers add another new netminder

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers have acquired another goaltender.

Only days after sending Ben Laidlaw to Weyburn for netminder Riley Lamb, the Terriers lost Lamb as he headed to the Western Hockey League and a spot with the Swift Current Broncos.

In acquiring Lamb the Terriers had also sent the rights to defencemen Parker Gavlas and Christian Riemer to Weyburn. Gavlas and Riemer currently play in the Western Hockey League with Gavlas playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings and Riemer playing for the Swift Current Broncos.

With Lamb departed the Terriers quickly moved to shore up the goaltending pos-

ition where only Ryan Ouellette remained.

With Jan. 10, being the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League trade deadline the Terriers picked up 20-year-old goaltender Andrew Henderson from the Notre Dame Houses for a player development fee.

Henderson has appeared in 23 games for the Hounds this season and sports a 3:16 goals against average and a .908 save percentage.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said it was a whirlwind week in terms of his netminding position.

“I was shocked Riley went up there (to Swift Current), to finish his 20-year-old league.”

But in the end players want to play at the highest level they can, so the WHL move made sense.

“It was great for him (Lamb), but unfortunate

for us,” he said.

The good news, Swift Current paid the Terriers a development fee “because he was taken so late,” said Hehr.

The Terriers used that money to acquire Henderson.

Hehr said in

Henderson they have acquired a six-foot-five goaltender who has a lot of experience, including two years playing Junior in Alberta, before moving to the SJHL. The Terriers made one other move on the trade deadline send-

ing Karstin McDonald to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in exchange for a player development fee.

McDonald was a 20-year-old caught in the numbers game as the

Terriers were over the league limit.

“He wanted an opportunity to play,” said Hehr, adding he was a great player in the dressing room and deserved that chance so a move was made.

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Tourney action The 2019 edition of the Yorkton Bantam A Tournament was held in the city Jan. 11-13. After a weekend of play the winners were; D Side - Redvers wins 5-4 in overtime over Yorkton Correct Choice Terriers; C Side Muenster wins 3-2 over Saskatoon Wild Rebels; B Side - Melville wins 3-1 over Warman Lynx and the A Side - Saskatoon Flyer Jackals win 3-2 over Martensville Snipers.

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Yorkton Youth Cross Country Ski Club update Sunday January 13, 2019 Yorkton Youth Cross Country Ski Club participated in the SK Cup #3 Freestyle race in Humboldt, SK. Alexander Ubongden (Atom) and Coach JoAnne Maloff (Masters 1&2) placed second. Kai Cowan (Bantam) and Coach Raymond Bailey (Masters 3&4) placed 4th. The youth club

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THOMAS - Bonnie was born in Invermay, SK but due to complications had to be rushed to Canora hospital. She went to school in Saltcoats and then high school in Yorkton. She loved to spend time with her cousins Cassandra and Lorlie and her Nana before her passing. Bonnie was predeceased by her step-father Gordon Legge, mother Winnifred Legge, brother Robert Colin Legge and daughter Carol Lynne Lyndsey Focht.

She leaves to mourn, her children Carrissa, Kathy, Colin and Mary Anne as well as her aunts Dorothy Currah of St. Thomas, ON and Penny Belitski of Yorkton, SK, step-siblings David Legge (Karen), Judy Hershmiller (Don) and Dianne Thompson. She also leaves grandchildren by both Kathy and Carrissa, several nieces and nephews and friends. Bonnie had many fond memories of being on the farm. She shared these memories with her children over the years. Bonnie especially liked gardening – first with her father Gordon Legge, then after his passing with her mother Winnie and daughter Mary Anne. She also loved reading most of all but had started to enjoy making plastic canvas doll items with daughter Mary Anne. She and her children loved eating out and having coffee at various locations in Yorkton. Bonnie enjoyed different aspects of life but the last few years had been particularly difficult and she deeply appreciated the help given to her by many, especially her cousin Cassandra, Cheryl of Victim Services and Irma of Big Brothers and Sisters. A celebration of Bonnie’s life was held on January 4, 2019 at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Sheila Webster and Duane Sims officiating.

Mourners sang “I Come Into The Garden�. Bonnie was laid to her final rest in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery. Condolences for the family of Bonnie Thomas can be made at www.christiesfuneralhome.com.

DAWSON - Geoffrey Dawson, beloved husband of Shirley Dawson of Yorkton, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2018 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. He was eighty-five years of age. Geoff is survived by and will ever cherish his memory: Shirley, his loving wife of 60 years: Son Richard (Rick) Dawson and son Kane Geoffrey; Rick’s daughter Jasmine and husband Josh Bachman and their son Jonah: Paula Lindsay and her children: Daughter Leanne and husband Ken Schuster and 2 daughters: Jennifer and husband Kevin Brownlee and children Ty and Eva and Kari Ann and husband Colby Robin and children Keegan and Emmitt: and Ken’s children. Also sister-in-law Winona Temsland and Wilma Dawson as well as nieces and nephews and friends. Geoff was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary Dawson, Shirley’s parents, Severt and Grace Temsland, sister Lillian Nettleton and husband Albert, brother John Dawson, brother-in-law Edwin Temsland, son-in-law David Miskolczi, niece Brenda (Temsland) Doud, and nephew Ryan Stadnick.

Geoffrey Dawson was born in the Baildon District (south of Moose Jaw) on December 5, 1933. He was the youngest of 3 children - he went to Baildon School until Grade 9. Shortly after he started working in the construction industry. He attended SIAST in Saskatoon, working through his apprenticeship, receiving his Journeymen Certificate in 1958. During the apprenticing years he worked in various locations in Saskatchewan. He did everything from cement foundations (no Ready Mix then!), re-facing a Drive-In theatre, building hospitals, schools and various projects - the largest being a major upgrade to the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. While building the addition onto the Ceylon Public School it was there that he met his future bride, Shirley Temsland. They were united in marriage October 20, 1958. In 1960 they were blessed with a son, Richard Geoffrey and in 1961 Geoff joined the Beaver Lumber Company.

This involved supervising a crew to erect new lumber yards and in winter months, renovating existing ones. The family lived in a mobile home (referred to as cabooses in some areas) so were able to pick up and move to the various locations - 26 in all - many of them in northern Saskatchewan. In 1962, a daughter was born on November 7. In 1965 Beaver Lumber Company expanded their retail market to building RTM Manufactured Homes. This brought the family to Swift Current and Geoff headed up the plant to house and market the product. In 1965 the Swift Current plant outgrew the location and moved to Yorkton where Geoff, again, set up the manufacturing of the homes, which were delivered to many areas in western Canada. It was in Swift Current that the well travelled mobile home was sold and the family lived in the house that Geoff built. Then, in 1972, due to plant closure, Geoff worked for Windsor Plywood - only for a short time since, once again, opportunity came knocking and he started working with the Yorkdale School Division - doing whatever was needed in all the rural schools within the division to keep them in tip top shape. He truly enjoyed working with the staff and students at all the schools until retiring in 1998. Geoff and Shirley purchased a cabin at Good Spirit Lake in 1987.

There the growing family spent many enjoyable hours at the cabin doing wiener roasts, playing horse shoes, finding frogs, enjoying water sports and particularly going to the sand dunes. Grandpa, with patience and some teasing, spent hours teaching the grandchildren his skills and tricks.

The cabin was sold in 2014 and the whole family went to Mexico for “Christmas at the Cabin�. Geoff enjoyed, especially in his younger years, hunting in the southern part of the province. It was with great pride that he got a moose while hunting in northern Saskatchewan. Golfing on a casual basis grew into a full time endeavour upon retirement, always trying to attain a par score. Gardening, keeping the home and surroundings in tip top shape and trying his hand at curling were some of the other things that kept him busy in retirement. Occasionally he stepped into the Harley shop for a coffee and a chin wag with the guys. Quite often he could be found in his shop or in the garage repairing a mower or snowblower or other random items. Almost anything could be found (usually only by him) in Dad’s Shop when family or neighbours came looking for the something they needed. Geoff spent countless hours designing a jig and made his own cross country skis. As the family grew, the grandchildren were truly a light in grandpa’s eye - and often times could be seen playing with them at the park close to the family home. Many snow forts were built in the snow grandpa blew into high drifts in the front yard. Geoff and Shirley moved to Erichsen Place in 2015. Geoff enjoyed time at Lions Day Wellness before having to make a move to Melody Manor in the Yorkton & District Nursing Home where he remained until his passing. He made many new friends and always had a smile for anyone who greeted him.

Geoff passed away on January 4, 2019. His infectious smile will be missed by all. - Rest in Peace Geoff - your work is done - Funeral Services were held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating.

Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Rick Dawson, Leanne Schuster, Geoff’s grandchildren, Gene Krepakevich, Floyd Fenske and Twyla Wiley. Special music was “You Decorated My Life�, “Amazing Grace� and “Till We Meet Again�. Honourary bearers were Geoff’s grandchildren. Interment followed in the Garden of Devotion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandson, Kane Dawson serving as the urn bearer. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Geoff to the Activity Department of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.

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SMITHSON - (Gladys) Lorraine Smithson of Yorkton passed away at the Langenburg Centennial Care Home on January 9, 2019 at the age of 98. Lorraine lived her entire life in the Yorkton area, farming alongside her husband Samuel. She was a dedicated housewife and farmer who spent a lot of time working in the fields herself. Lorraine was a dedicated member of St. Andrew’s Church until her move to Langenburg six years ago. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Samuel, in 1994 and her parents, Richard Russell and Christine Cope, her brother Clifford and her niece Carol. She is survived by her three sisters Beryl Arnold, Joyce Booker and Shirley (Harold) Bell and nine nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Lorraine will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Rev. Jen Dresser officiating. Interment will follow in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Friends who desire may send donations in Lorraine’s name to St. Andrew’s Memorial Fund or the Health Foundation. Lorraine’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of the Langenburg Centennial Care Home for their years of excellent care. We are grateful for your kind service.

MORRISON - Dennis was born December 15, 1948 at Ochapowace First Nation to John and Victoria Morrison. Dennis was traditional affiliated. He had a degree in fine arts and was a world renowned artist. Dennis was a Cultural Advisor for Provincial Corrections and Traditional Knowledge Keeper. He was also a Traditional Curriculum Developer and Mentor to many adults and youth. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Regina Shingoose of Saskatoon, SK and his son Dennis Lyle Morrison II (Beamer) of Saskatoon, SK; his grandchildren Dennis White Eagle Morrison III, Chazz Rockthunder, Tehya Kakakawasis, Davica Morrison; his special great-grandson Dennis De’angelo Morrison IV; his brother Orville Bear (Cathy) of Ochapowace First Nation; his special nieces and nephews from Carcross, Yukon: Alvin James, Theodore James, Samson James, Laurenda James and Debbie Baerg. Dennis is predeceased by his father John Morrison and his mother Victoria Morrison; his brother Clarence Morrison and his sisters: Laura Morrison, Ethelyne James (nee: Morrison), Lena Morrison, Valeria Morrison (nee: Assiniboine). Dennis Sr. was the youngest of his Morrison family. The Morrison family would like to say thank you - Kic-ci-mekwic to all family and friends who stood by and supported us during our difficult time. The Wake Service was held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 and the Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 14 at Chief Denton George Memorial Multiplex, Ochapowace First Nation, with Elder Sam Isaac. Honourary Bearers were Raymond Shingoose, Glen McCallum, Arthur Shingoose, Orville Bear, Norman Shingoose, Samson (Stan Jr.) James, Byron Goodwill, David Kakakaway, Peter Gardipy and Jerry Morrison. The casket bearers were Kirby Benjoe, Vernie Shingoose, Terry Shingoose, Joe (Juice) Cote, OJ Bear, Mark Whitehawk, William Delorme Jr. and Aaron Kakakaway.

NAGY - Leslie Steve Nagy. September 13, 1926 to Jan 1, 2019.

Leslie’s family is sad to announce his passing at the age of 92. Leslie was born to Steve and Suzie Nagy at the family farm near Otthon, SK. He was the oldest of five children.

From 1944 - 1946, Leslie went to work for his uncle Valentine in Abbottsford, BC. He came home to help his family when his father passed away. In 1951 he was employed with Cartage which later became Blaze Transport. Leslie met Arvilla Helen Unyi and they united in marriage on November 10, 1956. Together they had three children. In 1974 Leslie’s brother Albert took over Blaze Transport, renaming it Nodge Transport, where Leslie worked until 1979. In 1980 he switched from being on the road to working for the Government Provincial Building SPMC for twelve years. He retired in June 1992. In June of 2010 Leslie moved into the Yorkton and District Nursing Home where he resided until his passing. Leslie was predeceased by his father Steve in 1946, his mother Suzie in 1957, his sister Esther in 2001, brothers Fred in 1968 and Ron in 2010, brothers-in-law Elmer (2001), Edwin (2003) and Nick (2012) and sisters-in-law Florence (1998) and Alice (2019). He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Arvilla, his sons Rick (Shirley) and Perry (Brenda) and his daughter Tammy, his brother Albert and sisters-in-law Esther and Sharon. Leslie was blessed with five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren Kevin (Chrissy) and son Graham, Rein (Alyssa) and children Ryder and Nixon, Micheal (Caitlin) and daughter Harper, Kyle (Kayla) and children Bryson and Adalynn, Karla (Robert) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral for Leslie was held on January 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton with Rev. Jen Dresser officiating. Attendees sang “How Great Thou Art� and “In The Garden�. Leslie’s great-grandchildren, Kevin, Rein, Micheal, Kyle and Karla Nagy supported each other as urnbearers to lay him to his final rest in the Yorkton City Cemetery.

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OYSTRYK - Sam Oystryk passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Jan. 5, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

He was 96 years old. Sam was born on the family farm in the Dneiper district on Mar. 8, 1922; a son of Dan and Helen Oystryk.

Sam was the third of 6 children, 3 brothers and 2 sisters - Bill, John, Nick, Pearl and Mary. He attended Cedric and Stawchan schools. He grew up on the family farm and helped on the farm. Sam was a war veteran. He served his country during World War II in Canada and overseas. He served in England, France, Holland and Belgium. After the war he worked at Burns Canada in Edmonton, AB where he met Alice Zukiwsky. They were married in Vancouver, BC on Aug. 9, 1947. They moved to Ocean Falls, BC where Sam was employed by Crown Zellerbach CO. in their Paper Mill. It was in Ocean Falls that their daughter Linda was born in 1948. In 1950 they moved to Saskatchewan and farmed in the Hamton district. In 1953 their other daughter Judy was born. In 1975 they moved to Yorkton and actively farmed until 1991. Sam was active in the community. He belonged to the Rhein Lions Club, attended the Rhein Lutheran Church and enjoyed curling at the local rink. Alice and Sam did quite a bit of travelling after moving to Yorkton. They visited different areas in the states and in 1971 they took their first trip to Weslaco, Texas and became ‘Winter Texans’ until 1994. Sam was an avid pool player and while in Texas won many trophies using his skills. He also enjoyed shuffling and playing golf. Sam was a hard worker. He loved farming and was always interested in local and world affairs. He was always ready for a political discussion in whatever was going on at that time. He also loved watching sports. He and Alice were Roughrider season ticket holders for 30 years. Sam is predeceased by his wife Alice, his brothers, Bill, John and Nick and his sister Pearl Balan. He is survived by his sister Mary Padley of Merritt, BC, his daughters Linda Howard of Leduc, AB, and Judy (Bill) Baerr of Rhein, SK, his grandchildren Jillian (Kevin) Kriger of Yorkton and Heather (Jeff) Smith of Kelowna, BC; 4 great-grandchildren: Journey and Deacon Kriger and Lennox and Jensen Smith. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Heike Toeller of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Organist, Joleen Cherland, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘Church in the Wildwood’, ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’. Soloist, Ray Yost, sang ‘Precious Lord, Take My Hand’. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #77 Yorkton gave the Legion Tribute Service. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Jillian Kriger and Heather Smith serving as the urn bearers. Memorials were to the RC Legion. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

OUART - Donald Keith Ouart, beloved husband of Pearl, passed away suddenly at the age of 85 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on January 3, 2019. Born December 31, 1933 in Lumsden, SK to Fredrick William Martin Ouart and Lillian Ethel Sodonia Ouart (nee Larsen), at six months old the family moved to Minitonas, later to Kenville and finally Swan River, MB. He attended school at Davidson County and in Kenville. In 1951 he started work at MacDonalds Consolidated in Swan River.

Don married Pearl Onchulenko at Kenville United Church on June 17, 1953. He worked up to manager at the warehouse in Swan River before moving to Yorkton in 1961 to manage the warehouse there.

They later moved to Saskatoon where Don managed the warehouse for a few years before returning to the Yorkton warehouse to end his 41 year career in 1991.

Don’s entrepreneurial spirit led him and Pearl to open the first Dairy Queen in Swan River which they owned and operated for seven years. In Yorkton, Don was well respected in the community as a past Rotary president, a member of the Yorkton Masonic Lodge and the Parkland Shine Club. Don enjoyed life, especially in retirement. Don and Pearl created many friendships wherever they went. They enjoyed 27 winters in Arizona and spent many summers at the cabin at Madge Lake. Don enjoyed golfing, fishing, dancing and socializing with friends and family. Don and Pearl celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2018. Don was predeceased by his in-laws Mike and Vera Onchulenko, most of Pearl’s siblings and his parents Fredrick and Lillian, brother Dale and nephew Dwayne. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Pearl; son Brad (Linda), daughter Deb Boychuk (Richard); grandchildren Dr. Pamela Ouart-McNabb (Dennis), Tyler and Kelly; sister Darlene D’Amico (Dick), sister-in-law’s Lovia Ouart and Kay Jeffery and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from Westview United Church in Yorkton with Rev. Deborah Smith officiating. Tributes were given by Don’s three grandchildren Pamela, Tyler and Kelly. Organist, Sharon Litvanyi, led members of the church choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘The Old Rugged Cross’, ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘In the Garden’. A reception followed in the lower hall. The interment took place in the Memories Columbarium at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials were to Westview Church. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

MOLDOWAN - Ed Moldowan was born on May 18, 1931 in the Insinger District. He was the first of three children born to Nick and Dora (Petrushak) Moldowan. In 1963 Ed met Dorothy Young. They raised a family of five children, 4 boys and 1 girl. Ed worked at various jobs such as Northern Motors Haas Datsun in Yorkton as well as jobs in Canora and Regina. Ed and Dorothy ran a restaurant in Saltcoats and Melville as well. For a brief time Ed and Dorothy lived in Saskatoon with their first born Bill. They then moved back to Yorkton to be closer to family where Ernie, Kevin, Bev and Sheldon were born. Together they lived in Yorkton, Canora, Theodore and Regina. Once the kids were grown and on their own, Ed and Dorothy moved to Regina. After Dorothy’s passing in 2010 Ed moved back to Yorkton where he resided at Queen Elizabeth Court until his passing. Ed enjoyed the visits and phone calls from his family. He loved it when they would pick him up and take him for coffee.

He made a daily trip to the mall to have a morning coffee with his friends and before coming home he had his soup and sandwich. He then would return home so he wouldn’t miss out on pool or his shuffleboard game with his good friend Gordon. Ed enjoyed attending the many functions at Queen Elizabeth Court, never missing one. He loved Ukrainian music and learned to play the accordion and violin, playing with different bands for weddings and dances. He never missed listening to the Saturday night get together or watching the Ukrainian Music Show on Access TV on Friday nights. Ed’s greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ed leaves to mourn his passing, sons Bill (Tina) of Regina, Ernie (Gina) of Regina, Kevin (Lori) of Edmonton; daughter Bev (Ken) of Springside; son Sheldon (Jacky) of Buchanan; grandchildren Jordan, Blake, Kenneth, Jonathan, Travis, James, Tylor, Krystal, Miranda, Joseph, Janella, Jasmin, CJ and Brandon; great-grandchildren Violet, Ezra, Savannah, Adrian, Kaylee, Hayden, Tessa, Grady, William, Charles, Tia, Addalyn, Hannah, Brantley, Sidney and Brodi; sisters-in-law Kathy, Phyllis, Hazel and Rita; brothers-in-law Floyd (Lorraine) and Richard (Marilyn); along with many nieces and nephews. Ed wished to mention his two daughters Debbie and Gloria from a previous marriage. Ed was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 2010, parents Nick and Dora, sister Sylvia, brother Orest, mother and father-in-law Vern and Mathilda Young, sisters-in-law Mary, Frances, Pearl and Rose and brothersin-law Gordon, Rodney and Ralph. The funeral service was held on Friday, January 11, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day officiating. Music was ‘Jealous of the Angels’, ‘Thank You For Being My Dad’, and ‘Amazing Grace’. Honourary Bearers were Krystal Ryczak-Matisho, Miranda Wilk and Janella Shewchuk. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Matthew with Travis Moldowan, James Moldowan, Blake Young, Jonathan Petit, Tylor Haldowan, Joseph Moldowan, Jordan Copeman and Kenneth Hasper serving as the casket bearers. Memorials were to the Queen Elizabeth Court Tenants Association. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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SHAW - Hazel Clarice Shaw (nee Jacobson) passed away peacefully December 28, 2018 at 96 years of age. She was born January 20, 1922 at her grandparent’s farm near Norquay, SK and grew up on her parents Ole and Inga (Osten) Jacobson’s farm nearby while attending Grantsburg School. Hazel was united in marriage to Ernest Shaw on April 30, 1943 at Norquay, SK. Following their marriage the couple lived at various points in BC and Alberta while Ernest served in the army. They returned to farm at Norquay following his discharge from the army in 1946 and resided there until they moved to Saltcoats in 1962. Hazel enjoyed playing cards, fishing, gardening, canning and preserving berries, fish, meat and garden produce. She loved spending time with her families when they came to visit plus cooking and sewing for them. She continued living in Saltcoats after Ernest’s passing until 1996 when she moved into Queen Elizabeth Court in Yorkton. She moved to the Yorkton and District Nursing Home in 2016 where she resided until her death. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest and her brothers Tony (Helen), Kenneth (Dorothy) and Ralph Jacobson. She leaves to morn her passing, her children and their families: Bruce (Geraldine) Shaw of Kelowna, BC, Pam (Garth), Terry (Kyra); Darrell (Karen) Shaw of Calgary, AB, Jocelyn (Darren), Trenton (Lucy); Doris (Jim) Maksymiw of Preeceville, SK, Meldon, Monica (Chris); Joyce (Leonard) Benfield of Springside, SK, Charlotte (Warren) and Denise (Andrew) and Charles Shaw of Yorkton, SK and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held for Hazel on January 4, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Shelly Morris presiding. Mourners sang hymns “In The Garden”, “How Great Thou Art” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Bruce Shaw, Joyce Benfield and Charlotte Ward gave eulogies. Hazel was carried to her final rest by pallbearers Andrew Reese, Chris Corbin, Darren Robson, Meldon Maksymiw, Trenton Shaw and Warren Ward in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a grateful “Thank you” to the Staff of Skinner Unit at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home for their care and support.

MADUKE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Maduke, beloved husband of Gloria Maduke, on January 1, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Melvin was born in Olha, MB on August 6, 1937 to Mary and Joseph Maduke. Mel was raised on the family farm until the age of twelve.

The family then moved into Birtle before moving to Beulah where his father ran the general store. Mel took his mechanic course in Bandon, MB in 1962. On May 9, 1964 Mel married Gloria Mitten of Welby, SK in the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Birtle. Mel worked at Allard Motors in Dauphin before moving to Spy Hill, SK in 1966 to begin work at the Esterhazy Potash Mine. Mel spent many hours at the rink watching his son play hockey and the senior hockey team. Fishing was another favourite pastime that he shared with his daughter. Following his work at the mine, he spent many hours with his tools and wood working, building tables and chairs and helping his daughter with craft projects. He enjoyed spending time at her farm and just being outside. Melvin was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary Maduke, brothers Wally, Russ and Ted, sister Pat Gill, brothers-in-law Donald, Archie and Carl Mitten, and sister-in-law Fern Surman. Melvin leaves to mourn his passing his spouse of 54 years, Gloria, his children Twila (Barry) Mund of Springside, Rylan Mund of Yorkton, Renai (Brett) Niefer, Kiana and Lexi Niefer of Stockholm, Tamara Mund, Madysen Taylor of Yorkton, Jeff (Marla) Maduke of Prince George, BC, Darian and Kyler Maduke, Marcy (Ken) Scherloski of Langenburg, Chantal (Jacob) Funk of Roblin, Grant, Stephen, Holly Scherloski, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Prayer Vigil was held on Sunday, January 4, 2019 at 7 p.m. from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Ernie Bobowski leading the prayers. Pianist Rita Hilbig led the choir. The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen as the Celebrant. The pianist, Chris Fisher, led the choir in singing the hymns. Honourary bearers were Melvin’s grandchildren. The interment followed in Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Dennis Sabourin, Corey Maduke, Grant Scherloski, Stephen Sherloski, Darien Maduke and Frank Simard serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Mel’s life may be to The Heart and Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance.

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Political climate is heating up

Global warming isn’t a partisan issue — or it shouldn’t be. The many experts issuing dire warnings about the implications of climate disruption work under political systems ranging from liberal democracies to autocratic dictatorships, for institutions including the U.S. Department of Defense, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and numerous business organizations and universities.

In 1988, when NASA scientist James Hansen reported to Congress that evidence for humancaused global warming was near undeniable, conservative politicians including the U.K.’s Margaret Thatcher, U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Canada’s Brian Mulroney agreed that action was needed. In my home province of B.C., a right-leaning government, the B.C. Liberal Party, introduced a carbon tax in 2008.

Now, as the evidence compels us to increasingly urgent action — the latest IPCC report says we have about 12 years to get emissions under control or face catastrophe — politicians from parties that once cared about the future are lining up to downplay or deny human-caused climate disruption and are hindering plans to address it.

The U.S. offers a sad example. When confronted with a detailed report compiled by more than 300 scientists and endorsed by a dozen different agencies, including NASA, NOAA and the defence department, that warned climate change threatens the American economy, way of life and human health, the president responded, “I don’t believe it.”

Here in Canada, politicians claim to take climate change seriously but reject plans to mitigate it without offering better alternatives. Some provincial and federal leaders are governing or building campaigns around rejection of carbon pricing, a proven tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

It’s interesting, because carbon pricing is a market-

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Science Matters based strategy, whereas the kind of government regulation that would be required in its absence is something conservative thinkers usually reject.

To be fair, few politicians are emerging as climate heroes, regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum. Our federal government has some good climate policies, including carbon pricing, but is still pushing for pipelines and oilsands expansion. It’s even watered down carbon-pricing plans to appease industry.

Alberta’s NDP government has likewise implemented some good policies and encouraged clean energy development, but by promoting pipelines and the fossil fuel industry to appease a bitumenbeholden voting base that likely won’t support it anyway, the party is alienating young people and others who care about climate and the future.

It bewilders me that so many people are opposed to environmental protection, to ensuring Earth remains habitable for humans and other life. It doesn’t take much to see that we’ve screwed up in many ways. Climate disruption, species extinction, plastic pollution and contaminated water and air are all symptoms of our wasteful, consumer-driven lives, in which profit is elevated above all else.

Prioritizing a relatively recent economic system

designed when conditions were much different over the very things that keep us healthy and alive is suicidal.

We can’t stop using fossil fuels or shut down the oilsands overnight. But if we don’t start somewhere, we’ll get nowhere. I and others have been writing and talking about global warming for decades, while emissions continued to rise, oil and gas development expanded and global temperatures kept climbing. There’s little evidence that governments are treating the climate emergency as seriously as is warranted, preferring to focus on shortterm economic gains and election cycles instead.

As we head into an election year in Canada, we must ensure that climate and the environment are priorities for all parties. This costly crisis will bring devastation to economies, food production, human health and much more if we fail to put everything we can into resolving it.

We’ve seen major national and international efforts to confront serious threats before, regardless of the money and resources needed to do so — from defeating the Nazis in the Second World War to investing in science during the space race. These paid off in many ways, accomplishing their stated purposes and spurring numerous beneficial inventions and technologies.

Now, as humanity faces an existential crisis, we must do everything we can to push those who would represent us to truly act in our interests rather than kowtowing to a dying industry. Climate change should be the top issue in this year’s federal election and all others.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.

Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

Sask highway patrol welcomes six new recruits Six new officers join the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol after graduating from its recruit training program

last month. The new recruits will join detachments in Regina, Lloydminster and Prince Albert.

“Highway patrol officers are providing valuable support to the RCMP and municipal police services,” Highways and

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POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President, Administration and as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance is responsible for the leadership and administration of the accounting, finance, admissions and registration, international recruitment and risk management functions for the College.

The Director of Finance participates directly in the management decision-making process that establishes overall college operation and performance levels, including the development of the strategic plan. This position will maintain harmonious working relationships with College staff and personnel within other agencies and organizations.

REQUIREMENTS: •A degree in Business Administration or Commerce and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (CA, CMA or CGA).

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•Valid Drivers’ License (frequent travel to our Yorkton locations is required) WHAT WE OFFER: •Competitive compensation, including pension plan and comprehensive benefit package •4 weeks’ vacation plus additional Management Days and Christmas Closure •Professional development opportunities •Flexible, professional and respectful work environment ABOUT US: Parkland College offers an array of educational services to adult learners in East Central Saskatchewan. Our mission is to provide high quality, learner centered education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. Our values of respect, compassion, continuous learning and accountability, to name a few, have formed a positive culture at the College.

To view a more detailed description of the position and required qualifications, please visit www.parklandcollege.sk.ca.

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Infrastructure Minister Lori Carr said. “We are pleased to add six new officers as they will improve response times for emergency calls and the valuable service the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol provides.”

The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol is made up of special constables with the authority to enforce the Criminal Code, federal, provincial and municipal statutes relating to road transportation and the licensing, registration and operation of vehicles.

Officers have completed extensive training in tactics for 911 calls, such as clearing a house of suspects and high-risk vehicle stops. Officers have also received train-

ing in dealing with people with mental health issues, in addition to learning the Criminal Code and the requirements for the collection and control of evidence.

Commercial vehicle enforcement remains the primary responsibility of the Highway Patrol.

These uniformed officers have the authority to stop trucks and complete vehicle weight and safety inspections, enforce speed limits and other rules of the road.

However, the officers will be responding to emergency calls and enforcing traffic safety laws, to support their role on the Protection and Response Team (PRT).

The PRT has helped

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PRT was created one year ago to reduce crime, particularly in rural areas, by bringing together highway patrol officers, conservation officers, RCMP and municipal police officers.

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Getting Dr. Lucky all about fun

“Renowned adventurer Doctor J. Robert Lucky has invited several of his closest friends for a weekend safari on his mysterious private island. But, unbeknownst to the good Doctor, everyone in the party wants to kill him,” begins the background of The Island of Doctor Lucky.

“Why the animosity?

Perhaps Doctor Lucky

said or did something cruel or unforgivable to or about someone or something you love.

Perhaps he ruined your dry cleaning business.

Perhaps he seduced and/ or betrayed your girlfriend and/or drinking buddies. Perhaps you labor under the unshakable dread that he is the secret king of the vampires. Or perhaps his cat just keeps peeing in your shrubs.

“Whatever the reason, the old man must die. But he isn’t called “Doctor Lucky” for nothing. It’s harder than ever to kill him, and this deadly manhunt promises more

dangers than you can imagine.”

As you can tell by this point The Island of Doctor Lucky by designer James Ernest is a fun little romp.

While a fun theme, don’t think there isn’t some ‘meat’ here, Ernest is after all a rather well-

Belated New Year’s and Epiphany Greetings.

May your pockets be filled with money, And your tummies filled with cheer!

My New Year’s resolution is to give support to maintain the value of newspapers in our communities, and keep them afloat. A valuable resource keeping everyone in touch with our communities and current events.

Bangor is conven-

iently located within a half hour’s drive from Esterhazy, Melville and Yorkton with approximately 100 miles from Regina, 200 miles from Saskatoon and 250 miles to Winnipeg. Bangor has a population of 50 including the 17 residents at Morris Lodge and a resident tabby cat affectionately called “Kitty” and the Lady of the House.

I arrived at the Bangor Morris Lodge Personal Care Home January

Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan released a map outlining the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified to date.

ship with SaskCanola and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), increased its clubroot surveillance efforts in 2018 as a response to the detection of clubroot in two Saskatchewan crop districts in 2017. The purpose of the 2018 clubroot survey was to help both government and industry better understand the distribution of clubroot in the province, and to guide clubroot management and prevention efforts.

“Welcome to Isla Fortuna, an island just as dangerous as you. You’re a vengeful killer on the hunt for Doctor Lucky, and you’ve long awaited this golden opportunity to take him out,

known designer including being co-designer of my top game reviewed in 2018 Tak. He was also the man behind the predecessor of this game Kill Doctor Lucky released was back in 1996.

The Island of Doctor Lucky is based on Kill Doctor Lucky, and they

have many rules in common.

In this new game your goal is simple: Kill Doctor Lucky. You can generally try to do this when you’re alone with him and no one else can see you. You can also kill him from a distance, using a hazard card.

But your goal is not easily attained because when you try to kill Doctor Lucky, his luck (cards played by other players) will usually save him.

The game is all about making attempts to get the Doctor, because while you are likely to

fail early in a game, you do gain ‘strength’ in the attempt which means you are more likely to succeed the next time.

The game is in the realm of filler for me, always fun for a quick run through, but not a game worthy of an evening of play throughs.

Thanks to fellow gamers Jeff Chasse, Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.

For a bonus game review head to yorktonthisweek.com where a review of the game Outer Earth has been posted this week.

29th of 2018, and my first Christmas with my new extended family is one I’ll never forget.

The Christmas tree and lounge decorations had been put up by November 15, a good start to the Christmas Spirit. The residents had been busy helping make cabbage rolls and perogies to add to our Christmas feasts.

Many visitors call to visit their loved ones and friends, it is awesome to hear laughter and chat-

ter throughout the home.

Murals were painted on the south and north entrance doors artistically done by Joyce Rausch, Atwater, SK. Many carollers and entertainers visited before Christmas and everyone appreciated the lunch and socials that followed their programs.

December 16, the Morris Lodge, hosted a family Christmas party with an hour’s fine

entertainment supplied

by Gary Laycock from Yorkton and Santa and his four adorable elves arrived bringing gifts for the children and residents.

Individual pictures were taken sitting on Santa’s knee and sneaking a playful hug.

A potluck lunch and refreshments with a nice afternoon of visiting was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

On Christmas Day a full course meal was

served with turkey and all the trimmings and the residents received more gifts, a Christmas sock with goodies and a framed picture of each with Santa taken at the family Christmas party.

Indicating the residents had all been at their best behavior. Bless You All! Thought of the Day: Taken from APPLES OF GOLD - compiled by Jo Petty. We may give without loving, but we cannot love without giving!

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of 2018. The landowners of all fields with visible clubroot symptoms or the presence of the clubroot pathogen have been contacted. The locations of these fields have also been shared with the appropriate RM office.

this approach, the landowners and/or producers of fields with visible clubroot symptoms will be required to develop a clubroot management agreement (http:// publications.gov.sk.ca/ documents/20/109155Clubroot%20management%20agreement_10152018_fillable. pdf) that fits their production practice and

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Map outlines where clubroot has been found Visible symptoms of clubroot have been confirmed in 43 commercial canola fields and the clubroot pathogen was confirmed in soil samples from an additional three fields that did not have visible clubroot symptoms. These fields were identified through the 2017 and 2018 clubroot surveys or reported to the ministry by producers and agrologists outside of the survey.

“Monitoring the spread of clubroot through surveys is valuable to everyone in the agriculture industry, as it helps the industry make informed decisions around clubroot management,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “We consider awareness and education of clubroot to be priorities, as both will help prevent the spread of the disease in Saskatchewan.”

The Ministry of Agriculture, in partner-

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“ S a s k C a n o l a invested in this survey to help farmers understand where the movement of the disease is within the province,” SaskCanola Executive Director Lisa Horn said.

Approximately 1,500 fields were tested as part of the survey during the summer and fall

The ministry is working with RMs and SARM to ensure a farmer-driven approach to clubroot management. As part of

Clubroot, a declared pest under Saskatchewan’s Pest Control Act, is a disease that restricts a plant’s ability to obtain water and nutrients from the soil. The key to clubroot management is to keep the pathogen levels as low as possible to minimize the impact on canola yields. A proactive and science-based clubroot management strategy should include the use of clubroot-resistant canola varieties in a minimum of a three-year rotation. An extended crop rotation will help to minimize yield losses while also protecting the effectiveness of club-

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The first live broadcast will be the SJHL/MJHL showcase located at the Co-Operators Centre in Regina Saskatchewan on January 14th & 15th, 2019. In addition to being broadcast on maxTV and maxTV Stream, the January showcase will also be streamed live on SaskTel’s Facebook page.

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As part of the agreement, SaskTel will broadcast a featured game of the month, SJHL showcase events, and the iconic Canalta Cup series. All broadcasts will be available live and On Demand on SaskTel maxTV and maxTV Stream.

Bill Chow President of the SJHL stated “we have created a great opportunity to expose the athletes of the SJHL to scouts and to hockey fans across this province.

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Novice Century 21 Terriers Back row: Brian Bryksa (Head Coach), Shawn Veroba (Asst. Coach); middle row: Tyler Tangedal, Adam Rhinas, Mason Bryksa, Dylan Veroba, Drew Maystrowich, Jaxyn Brazeau and Avery Lammers; front row: Ben Ferguson, Kaden Soke, Patrick Shannon, Danny Whitehawk and Wyatt Antony. Missing: Derek Rhinas (Asst. Coach), Erin Bryksa (Team Manager).

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Missing: Jackson Urbanoski and Jared DeRuyck (Team Manager).

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Atom Deneschuk Homes Terriers Back row: Ambrose Allin (Head Coach), Scott Keith (Asst. Coach), Vaughan Fleger (Asst. Coach); middle row: Josh Belinski, Andriy Rieznichenko, Helena McKay, Odin Hutzul, Cale Smith, Jaxon Bjola; front row: Austyn Baranieski, Griffin Allin, Jake Morrison, Ethan McKay, Easton Keith, Braden Fleger, Dawson Prodonchuk.

Missing: Giovani Buckle, Connor Lyster, Trevor Lyster (Asst Coach), Loni Morrison (Team Manager).

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Atom Richardson Terriers Back row: Kevin Rawlick (Asst. Coach), Greg Donnelly (Head Coach), Dave Bishop (Asst.

Coach); middle row: Blake Rawlick, Anna Lachapelle, Grace Rawlick, Zach Ellis, Zane Rusnak, Tabyn Brass, Morgan Bishop, Maddox Bishop, Conor Ferguson, Ronin Britton; front row: Paris Campeau, Mannix Donnelly, Hunter Prodgers and Mistery Bellegarde.Missing: Gloria Donnelly (Team Manager).

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Atom The Medicine Shoppe Terriers Back row: Brian Bryksa (Asst. Coach), Shaune Beatty (Asst. Coach), Ritchie Cleland (Head Coach), Don Dyker (Asst. Coach); middle row: Kingston Dorosh, Ainsley Bryksa, Kraeten Haas, Eli Beatty, Emmanuel Adefolarin, Aiden Horvath, Liam Dyker, Theo Cleland and Maison Dillin; front row: Carson Kerluke, Andrew Hoffart. Missing: Raquel LeGras (Team Manager).

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STOP IN AND VIEW OUR TROPHY ROOM — WE HAVE A TROPHY FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS •HOCKEY •DARTS 26-2nd Ave., •BROOMBALL •BASKETBALL •AGRICULTURE Yorkton OR A NOVELTY ONE FOR Phone 306-782-2927 THAT SPECIAL PERSON ParksJewellery_6x28_R0011637021.indd prod2/kj • minor hockey 2019

Atom UCT Terriers Back row: Justin Morrison (Asst. Coach), Ryan Jordan (Asst. Coach), Clint Maduck (Asst. Coach); middle row: Hunter Morrison, Jessa Smith, Seth Quiring, Hudson Maduck, Dylan Ismond, Kyson Gervais, Marley Sedor and Logan Bennett; front row: Hayden Topliss, Tyler Franklin, Jett Jordan, Kruze Boyko, Kale Bolme and Gavin Morrison. Missing: Danny Ismond (Team Manager).

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Atom Western Financial Group Terriers Back Row: Chad Koberinski (Asst Coach), Steve Bradford (Head Coach), Dan Wlock (Trainer); middle row: Matthew Koberinski, Tristan Todosichuk, CJ Wlock, Jett Hull, Bohdan Khomenko, Jackson Bradford, Ronnie Gibson, Noah Gerein, Tydon Soke, Jorja Zarowny; front row: Rance Ryder, Blake Needham, Colton Ostapovich, Emmett Lammers. Missing: Bryan Hull (Asst.Coach), David Lammers (Asst.

Coach), Carla Lammers (Manager).

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PeeWee AA Canadian Western Bank Terriers Back row: Mike Cristo (Asst. Coach), Keenan Aarrestad (Asst. Coach), Noel Budz (Head Coach), Nolan Budz (Asst. Coach), Vaughn Fleger (Asst.

Coach); middle row: Matthew Herzog, Matthew Spilchuk, Marshall McClenaghan, Drew Fleger, Ellie Rawlick, Ryder Todosichuk, Grady Keith, Taye Shukin, Ryan Schuster; front row: Preston Patenaude, Tristin Ziola, Ryder Hildebrandt, Sam Cristo, Shaden Duliak, Mikale Budz, Kole Helber, Kale Gorski.

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PeeWee Days Inn Terriers Back row: Chris Evans (Asst.

Coach), Ken Michalchuk (Head Coach), Damon Johnson(Asst.

Coach), Darren Prystupa (Asst. Coach); middle row: Marshall Badger-Shingoose, Keenan Krasowski, David Lachapelle, Joel Hubred, DJ Pelly, Jack Puckett, Ryder Orr, Luca Prystupa, Noah Johnson and Wyatt Evans; front row: Jaxon Bradshaw, Matthew Michalchuk, Rooke Mickle. Missing: Shelly Puckett (Team Manager).

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Yorkton Marks Pee Wee Terriers Back row (L to R): Jason SzySky, Damon Syrota, Chris Morrison, JD Long; middle row (L to R): Darcy Stuckey, Griffen Hasper, Liam Potzus, Jeremiah Hallet, Estyn Nabozniak, Jennifer Kehrig, Cooper Szysky; front row (L to R): Aiden Drosky, Cash Mitten, Alex Morrison, Deklen Syrota, Easton Szysky, Walker Long, Carson Ostapovich. Missing: Alex Brady, Shane Drosky (coach), Francis Ostapovich (manager).

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PeeWee Premier Cabinets Terriers Back row: Brent Desroches (Team Manager), Larry Weinheimer (Asst. Coach), Tim Szabo (Head Coach), Kirby Stewart (Asst. Coach); middle row: Caymyn Fyck, Riley Fedorowich, Jaxon Bjola, Davin Desroches, Zach Szabo, Mason Fyck, Evan Kohlert, Jessica Madsen, Kolby Weinheimer; front row: Riley Stewart, Madison Bowtell, Brooklyn Quewezance, Luke Morgan, Reichen Schoeman. Missing: Cody Bowtell (Asst. Coach).

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Peewee Weeks Investment Back row: Garner Weeks (Team Manager), Brennan Wiens (Asst. Coach), Aaron Kienle (Head Coach); middle row: Joey Zarowny, Jake Hannotte, Tristan Kostelnyk, Evan McIntyre, Tanner Wiens, Owen Needham, Jase Smith, Hayden Russell and Derek Kienle; front row: Seth Weeks, Josh Kulcsar, Alex Bradley and Teagan Wiens.

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Bantam AA Crossfit Function Terriers Back row: Vinay Junek, Jayden Halliday, Michael Malinowski, Ryan Hoffman (Asst. Coach), Terrian Cote, Justin Abrahamson, Reid Pfeifer, Doug Obey, Dan Cross (Head Coach), Matthew Ronn, Jeff Sperling (Team Manager), Bennett Upshall, Jaxon Sperling; front row: Braeden Zerff, Tomas Hauber, Grady Hoffman, Landon Sorensen, Tylan Henrikson, Toby Olynyk, Jeffrey Stewart.

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Bantam Correct Choice Vending Terriers Back row standing: Ashdynn Bradley, Keith Biro (Asst.

Coach), Jaspyn Campbell, Kelly Hubic (Asst. Coach), Colton Hubic, Tyson Stuckey, Charlee Poitras, Kirk Biro, Jason Gordon (Head Coach), Chett Ostapowich, Neal Matechuk (Asst. Coach), Nikolas Gordon, Jagger Kardynal; middle row standing: Emily Dyker, Tamara Exner; front row kneeling: Conner Gerein, Nathan Matechuk, Trevor Morrissey.

Missing: Trevor Morrissey (Team Manager).

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Bantam RH Electric Terriers Back row, left to right: Doug Zawatsky (Head Coach), Ashton Schuster, Jon Gaudry (Asst. Coach), Landon Burkell, Koda Sparling, Chris Cole, Drew Fleger (ap), Shayden Duliak (ap), Tyneaka Pelletier, Kelly Schuster (Asst. Coach); front row, left to right: Izaia Gaudry, Daxton Kulscar, Maksym Iemelianenko, Jye Zawatsky, Brandon Spilchen, Matthew Prodonchuk, William MacGillivray, Josh Johnson, Zack Franklin.

Missing: Michelle Spilchen (Team Manager).

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Bantam Traction Terriers Back row: Dave Lammers (Asst.

Coach), Mike Shannon (Head Coach), Lawrence Klemetski (Asst Coach), Eileen Fyck (Team Manager); middle row: Mathew Datema, Hunter Chernoff, Jake Statchuk, James Klemetski, Garin Lammers, Tyler Bissonnette, Kalan Fyck, Lucas Tymko; front row: Jakob Thompson, Trey Wudrich-Tuplin, Eli Shannon, Kreeo Taypotat, Madix Vitkauskas.

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Midget AA Kinsmen Terriers Back row (L-R): Troy Zulyniak (Asst. Coach), Jaxon McLeod, Dustin Shankowsky, Dru Minke, Kaidyn Malysh, Dreyden Chyz, Colby Ross, Karson Krasowski, Jacob Gulka, Josh Herzog, Clay Sleeva, Graem Minke (Team Manager); front row (L-R): Graham Buckle, Cody Hort, Josh Herman, Carson Haberman, Evan Mattatal, William Hauber, Kaedin Dycer, Mason Lammers, Durban Hleboff. Missing: Brad Haberman (Head Coach), Josh Rohatynski (Asst.

Coach), Dakota Berezowski (Asst. Coach).

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Midget Remax Terriers

Back row, left to right: Jason Forwood (Asst Coach), Sebastian Courville, Kyle Blommaert, Tommy Wiebe, Peyton Shewchuk, Jack Long, Colby Lees, Braden McIntyre, Mason Campeau, Gary Strongquill, Fred Schrader (Head Coach); front row: Haley Schrader, Darby Forwood, Aden Nystrom, Evan Krasowski, Caux Clark, Luke Soloninko, Logan Rohatensky, Michael Becker. Missing: Burke Sebastian, Ben Michalchuk, Jackie Rohatensky (Team Manager), Derek Sebastian (Asst Coach), Tom Courville (Asst Coach).

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Midget Snap-On Tools Back row: Tracy Speidel (Team Manager), Jeff Lenvoy (Asst Coach), Dave Bishop (Head Coach), Kurt Madsen (Asst Coach), Mike Haczkewicz (Trainer); middle row: Brady Blazeiko, Preston Dull, Kazzden Haas, Carter Somogyi, Kelsey Banga, Adam Smith, Jarvis Zawatsky, Tyree Lendvoy, Samantha Krotenko, Carson Sveinbjornson, Logan Speidel. Next row: Mitchel Madsen, Matthew Bishop, Keanen Gnyp, Dylan Ringdal; front row: Talia Littlewolfe, Dalton Sparling, Josh Haczkewicz.

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The game of hockey requires Shared Respect Hockey Canada’s Shared Respect Initiative has the goal to educate and encourage greater respect between all participants in the game.

Consider your role in showing respect for the game of hockey and all its participants.

Shared Respect • The safety of the participants in the game is more important than the final score.

• I value the contribution of the coach in developing the players’ talents, even though I may not always agree with their methods.

• I understand that officials do not make the hockey rules, they only apply them.

• I understand that children learn from adults, and my behaviour reflects what I want children to learn.

• I understand that officials are responsible to ensure that the game is played in a safe

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and fair manner for all participants.

• I understand that players, coaches and officials are learning the game, and mistakes will be made in the learning process.

• I may not cheer for the opposition team, but I will also not cheer against them or verbally abuse them.

• I understand that the biggest reason for players and officials quitting the game is abuse. hockeycanada.ca

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