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To celebrate Family Literacy Day, which was held on Jan. 27, Parkland College was the host of a book swap on the following Monday, where people could take a look, pick up a book, and exchange things to read. The goal of the day was to

encourage literacy among families in the city. Pictured, Anne Olafson takes a look at the books on offer at the college.

Stackhouse named Chamber president By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has elected its latest president. Mike Stackhouse will take the reigns over from Mike Popowich to lead the Chamber in 2019. Stackhouse said it’s satisfying to be recognized by the other directors to be

given the leadership of the Chamber over the next year. He has been working with the Chamber for a number of years as a director, and has wanted to try his hand at being president. “I’m looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.” Those challenges will involve ensuring that the business climate in Yorkton is as positive as possible, whether it

Big changes to Yorkton buses By Devin Wilger Staff Writer If you take the bus in Yorkton, get ready for some big changes coming on Feb. 1. Instead of the Dial-A-Bus system, the city has moved to regular bus routes, with two buses tackling two bus routes in the city. The buses will now be on two 30 minute loops, with new stops based

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comes down to dealing with the impending carbon tax – which Stackhouse admits they can’t do too much about on a local level – to ensuring that the city works to make the business environment in town as friendly as they can. “I think we need to be sure that our voices are definitely heard, as loud as possible.” Stackhouse does note that the

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on data from users. The buses are 400 meters apart, so some old stops have been eliminated. Old shelters have been removed and new shelters will be placed in high traffic locations. John Denysek, Transit Committee member and Regional Director of SaskAbilities, said that the plan to improve the transit system has been in the works for the past year, looking at

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Municipal RCMP and Yorkton Rural RCMP detachments are amalgamating into a single detachment effective Feb. 14. Staff Sgt, Jeff Simpson said the immediate process will see the six regular officers and two

administration staff from the rural detachment move into the offices at City Hall creating a single Yorkton detachment. Additional RCMP support services will remain at the rural detachment location. The plan came together over several months and extensive dialogue. “In late September

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Chamber does have a good relationship with the City of Yorkton, but notes they should definitely make sure to use that relationship to advocate for businesses, both those currently in the city and those looking to move here. “We want to act as that voice for business when talking to the city to make

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into early October, several presentations were provided to our internal and external stakeholders,” detailed material provided by the RCMP Tuesday. “These included presentations to the elected officials and administrators from the City of Yorkton, Theodore, Sakimay First

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how they could improve the state of transit in Yorkton with the resources available to them. “We hope that people are pleased with the changes that have been made.” The bus on those routes will be different as well, with the old bus replaced by 12 passenger vans. Denysek explained that from the usage data they had, the current bus rarely had more than 10-12 passengers, so going to the vans would meet the needs of the city. “They’re cheaper to operate, they’re easier to ride, and the quality of the ride is so much better too. This was making sense. We looked at other municipalities of a similar size, and they’re utilizing similar vehicles, so we’re thinking this makes sense for Yorkton.” Over the next six months, the Transit Committee will keep a close eye on the new system and respond to passenger feedback to make adjustments.

City councillor Aaron Kienle shows staff and clients at SaskAbilities the new Yorkton bus.

“Transit can’t meet everyone’s needs, but we’re going to try to meet the majority. We’re going to focus on four groups, that being seniors, people on lower incomes, newcomers and people with disabilities. That’s how we designed the

system. We realize people are going to run into issues, but that’s to be expected with any type of changes. We will work with those individuals to see how their needs will be met either through the city transit or the other forms of support

that are available in the community.” To celebrate the new changes, and give residents a chance to test out the new system, the bus will also be free for the month of February for everyone in the city. After February

the cost for a ride will increase to $3.50 a trip, from $3.00. The last time the price was increased was over five years ago, and the cost of running the system has increased significantly in that time. According to a release from the city, the

price of a bus service went from $206,170 in 2012 to $273,591 in 2017. The Dial-A-Bus number will be in effect for the month of February to inform people of the changes and answer questions they might have.

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Nations, Springside, Rhein, and Ebenezer. Also in attendance were elected officials and administrators from the RM of Insinger, Cana, Orkney, Saltcoats, and Garry. Representatives from the Province of Saskatchewan along with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) were also present as well as employees from both the Yorkton Rural and Municipal Detachments. “These presentations focused on the proposed amalgamation between the two Yorkton detachments, highlighting the history of the two Detachments, the current challenges present

for both operations, and the benefits an amalgamation would bring should it be supported. The ability to combine resources, maximize administrative efficiencies and increase service delivery to Yorkton and surrounding areas were immediately identified by all in attendance as a driving factor supporting this proposed amalgamation.” Asked if the move could lead to bringing all RCMP in the city under one roof? Simpson said that is not imminent. “Maybe long term possibly,” he said. Simpson said the move is seen as being completely beneficial in bringing the two detach-

ments into a single building, and under a single command structure. “This amalgamation is important, from both a local and provincial level,” noted the material recieved Tuesday. “It creates the framework for a

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sure the climate is good for business.” When it comes to his advantages when serving as president, Stackhouse believes his straightforward style is going to be an advantage for the Chamber.

“People that know me know that I’m a fairly straight shooter, there isn’t really much left to be decided as to what I mean when I speak. One of the things that I do bring to the table is that I’m pretty direct, and I want to be direct in a way

that is fair and professional, but at the same time we want to advocate for business. We want to do that in the most effective way, and sometimes that means we have to say things that aren’t always received favorably. I

long term vision for policing in the area by focusing on creating efficiencies in policing, intelligence sharing, resource utilization/maximization, and administration. It allows for the creation of specialized internal

support units such as a Crime Reduction Unit, a General Investigative Section, and a School Resource Officer position. These are all integral units needed to tackle the operational challenges present in the

region. All of these changes further create internal opportunities for our employees to develop and gain invaluable experience in specialized policing sections, without the need for a physical transfer. And perhaps most importantly, it creates the ability to deliver policing services to both the City of Yorkton and surrounding areas previously serviced by Yorkton Rural on a 24 hour basis.” As of the 14th the Yorkton Rural RCMP detachment will no longer have public access and residents will need to either call 306-7862400, or go to the combined office location at 37 Third Avenue North.

think that’s one of the things that I will bring to the table, I’m not afraid to say things that aren’t easy to hear.” The other thing that Stackhouse wants to do is focus on the positives for Yorkton business, and while he says that there

are definitely challenges with taxes and regulations, there are many successful businesses and business people in the city that show the potential of Yorkton. “It’s difficult in a time of high taxes, and down-

town has a lot of places that are empty. It’s difficult for people to see the positives, but there are a lot of positives, and there is a lot of potential here in Yorkton for businesses. We need to focus a lot on that.”

Coffee with Council upcoming By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Sometimes an informal setting offers a fresh way to address issues. That is what Yorkton Councillor Darcy Zaharia is hoping for in promoting a ‘Coffee with City Council’. The event, slated for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Land Titles Building at 49 Smith Street East is designed to give the public easy access to Council to discuss any issues they may have, offered Zaharia. Zaharia said since being elected to Council he has often thought town hall meetings would be a good idea but is told “they don’t get a good turn out.” That said he said he still sees communication being hugely important as the public is often “uninformed or misin-

formed” on issues as they pertain to the city. So as an alternative to a more formal meeting, Zaharia said he wants to try something far more informal. People are welcome to

drop in for coffee and ask questions, said Zaharia, adding the Councillors may not have the immediate answers but can then do the background work and get back to people. All seven members

of Council have been invited to take part in the event, and Zaharia said while Mayor Bob Maloney has a scheduling conflict, the rest have indicated an intention to take part.

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Wee bit of Scotland The 41st annual Robbie Burns Supper, presented by the Yorkton & District Scottish Society, was a celebration of Scottish heritage in the heart of Yorkton, as people gathered to celebrate traditions, honour Robbie Burns, Scotland’s bard, and enjoy some haggis together. The haggis itself got a grand entry with bagpipes and poetry read in its honor, before finally getting cut open and served to guests. Staff Photos by Devin Wilger

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Perspective Wall’s PAC involvement raises questions Politics When politicians are done being politicians, should they be done with politics? The obvious answer would seem to be no. Once out of formal public life, they should be like anyone else and get to do whatever they want. But it may be a bit more complicated than that. The reason we have conflict of interest rules for politicians while they are in office is the prevent situations where those we elect start making decisions for their own benefit. And we have determined — and rightly so — that such conflict rules should be extended to life immediately after politics. After all, it would be wrong to have a prime minister, premier or high-ranking cabinet walk out of political life straight into a corporate office or union executive role and exercise on behalf of his or her new employer. For that reason, we have a cooling off period of about a year for those leaving public office. The only question is whether the cooling off period should be longer. Finally, let us recognize that there also direct ties between right-wing parties and corporations and left-wing parties and labour. All one has to do is look at campaign donations to see that. But neither business nor labour ever seems especially satisfied exercising their influence strictly through donations. (And that is something that’s getting harder to do in most provinces other than Saskatchewan where there are no limits to campaign contributions.) So one of the creative solutions are organizations that run parallel to parties that are known as Political Action Committees (PACs). PACs — which have long-existed in U.S. politics — they don’t exist to exercise direct influence for specific businesses. However, they do exist to play a big role in influencing government policy like lower taxes for businesses. As such, they provide an added advantage to parties by doing things parties can’t afford to do or don’t strategically want to do. This takes us to what former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall has been up to since leaving politics a year go. He has been travelling from Swift Current to Calgary to work as a special adviser at the law firm of Osler, Hoskins & Harcourt LLP. But Wall has also been giving public speeches opposing the federal carbon tax and Bill C-69 business says will impose strict environmental regulations on pipeline development. Such policies are justifying the feelings of western alienation, Wall is saying in his speeches. Wall has also helped found and raise money for a Canadian PAC called the Buffalo Project “[Buffalo Project] was spawned from some thoughts of ex-premier Brad Wall,” Calgary businessman Bill Turnbull, one of six businessmen who helped found Project Buffalo, told the CBC’s Adam Hunter. “There were a group of us in Calgary who were becoming very concerned.” Turnbull went on to stress Project Buffalo is not a separatist group, but is concerned with the way the Liberal government was driving Western separatist sentiments — something Wall has addressed a lot in in his speeches. “We all thought that the brightest tool in the shed was ex-premier [Wall] to talk about these issues,” Turnbull told Hunter. “We made overtures to him and the Buffalo Project was created … “Brad’s involvement early on was to help us formulate this. To pull a larger group than the founding group together in hopes to raise some money so that we could make a difference.” Many may find little wrong with this way of doing things and many will agree with the sentiments behind Project Buffalo. But does it raise questions about PACs and what role ex-politicians should play in fronting them? Do we want this in our political system? At the very least, Wall’s new lobbyist job gives us something to ponder. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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Federal dollars not buying Liberal seats here I t’s always good news when someone is sending a cheque your way, so in this instance Yorkton Council is smiling as the City of Yorkton has received word it will receive a significant grant through the New Building Canada Fund (NBCF). The City’s grant application has been approved for $3,710,000 of federal funding, Council heard officially at their most recent regular meeting, the process now simply a case of paperwork. “Upon signing the federal agreement, the province will submit a separate agreement for their portion of the grant,” said Michael Buchholzer Director of Environmental Services and Capital Projects. Buchholzer said the City expects the province will match the federal dollars. “Fortunately with $3,710,000 in federal and $3,710,000 in provincial grants, the City will not need to borrow funds to complete this project. The tender process will commence in February with construction starting in early summer,” he said. The federal dollars are coming via Infrastructure Canada through a funding program known as the New Building Canada Fund (NBCF) to help fund projects of national, regional and local significance that promotes economic growth, job creation and productivity. As Buchholzer noted, the objective of this program is to support infrastructure projects related to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. The program supplies funding for up to two-thirds of the eligible costs, with the remaining one-third to be committed by the municipality. In Yorkton’s case the money will fund a project focused on the drainage culverts under Highway 9 which are collapsing and the 1.7 kilometer long, 100 year-old, one-meter diameter sanitary outfall pipe which requires

replacement. The drainage channel and the sanitary outfall are a major component of the city’s infrastructure. The channel diverts the majority of the City’s storm water to Yorkton Creek and the sanitary outfall is the only connecting pipeline from the City to the wastewater treatment plant. So the money is certainly timely as it will mean the City will not need to borrow to undertake the work. It has been a long while since the City has seen a significant injection of federal dollars, and many will suggest the only reason the dollars are flowing now is that a federal election looms on the horizon. Perhaps the national program is indeed doling out dollars right now because of the election, but a Liberal government has little reason, even on the eve of an election, to invest dollars in Yorkton, or Saskatchewan, if the ulterior motive is garnering votes. Locally, the riding was held by New Democrat Lorne Nystrom 1968 to 1993, with Garry Breitkreuz, initially as a Reform Party member and later the reformed Conservatives held the seat until 2015, when Cathay Wagantall took over. One project cheque is not about to see a Liberal candidate become a frontrunner in the next election. Provincially, of the 14 federal seats, the Liberals carried one in 2015, with Ralph Goodale holding a Regina riding. Little suggests that is about to change, especially with former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and current man Scott Moe focus more attention on railing against policies being set by the Justin Trudeau government than creating effective policy themselves. The constant maelstrom of negativity out of Regina, especially when one factors in the province is already deeply Tory blue, suggests no amount of federal dollars will change Liberal fortunes here.

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New regulations to reduce methane emissions The Government of Saskatchewan has released regulations with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from venting and flaring in the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upstream oil and gas sector by 4.5 million tonnes per year by 2025. The regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; part of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Methane Action Plan (MAP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; signal a comprehensive, results-based approach that will require industry to annually reduce GHG emissions to meet the 2025 objective. Included in the regulatory measures are annual penalties for non-compliance. In April 2018, the federal government announced blanket methane regulations for the oil and gas sector, which are scheduled to come into force in 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our regulatory package commits us to an alternative, robust plan to implement GHG emission reductions that help to achieve our climate change goals, while providing industry with the flexibility to implement those reductions in an effective, economically viable way,â&#x20AC;? Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This made-in-Saskatchewan approach will meet, and in many instances exceed, federal expecta-

tions.â&#x20AC;? The regulatory program was established following extensive consultation with industry and other stakeholders to ensure the characteristics of Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upstream industry were fully addressed. MAP includes complementary programs and policies that protect industrial competitiveness and limit the risk of investment flight and carbon leakage to jurisdictions with less stringent standards. The plan outlines the implementation strategy for commitments outlined in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry section of Prairie Resilience: A Made in Saskatchewan Climate Change Strategy, released in December 2017. Key elements of the action plan include: â&#x20AC;˘ reaffirming provincial regulatory jurisdiction over GHG emissions in the energy and resources sector; â&#x20AC;˘ new, made-in-Saskatchewan, results-based regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; developed in consultation with industry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the goal of reducing GHG emissions by 4.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually by 2025; and â&#x20AC;˘ the introduction of

specific programs and policies that support emissions management innovations and technologies in the sector, including the expanded Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive and the Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive, and encourage the increased use of methane for heating, electricity production and other commercial applications.

President Tristan Goodman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The transparent engagement approach has resulted in a policy that allows industry to innovate and remain competitive, while also ensuring policy objectives are achieved.â&#x20AC;? The upstream oil and gas industry is the lar-

â&#x20AC;&#x153; S a s k a t c h e w a n â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Methane Action Plan is an example of an efficient regulatory framework aimed at improving environmental outcomes, while protecting competitiveness,â&#x20AC;? Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Vice-President Western Canada Operations Brad Herald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The resultsbased design enables innovation, encourages new technology, and provides industry with the flexibility to apply strategies for methane emission reduction that are both efficient and effective.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Saskatchewan government has taken a pragmatic and balanced approach through the development of the outcome-based Methane Action Plan,â&#x20AC;? Explorers and Producers Association of Canada

Moline appointed to Kamsack housing authority Easton Moline has been appointed to the Kamsack Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Carol Marriott, Raymond Muir and Robert Koroluk. Koroluk is chairperson. The Kamsack Housing Authority is a community-based organization that provides daily management of 89 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement. Social Services Minister, Paul Merriman, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This

local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.â&#x20AC;? Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Kamsack Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Kamsack. A local nominating committee recommends board members.

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give back and invest in places that bring us all together.â&#x20AC;? Capital funding between $25,000 and $150,000 is available per project. Co-op invites registered nonprofit organizations, registered charities or community service co-operatives to apply online between Feb. 1 and March 1, 2019. Program funding categories include recreation, environmental conservation and urban agriculture. The program was launched in 2015 to help protect, beautify and improve places for everyone. Since then, it has provided $6.5 million to 88 projects, including parks, greenhouses and sports fields. FCL administers the giving program on behalf of more than 170 independent local co-ops across Western Canada that form the Co-operative Retailing System. To learn more about Co-op Community Spaces or apply for funding, visit communityspaces.ca.

panies in the sector have invested between $4 and $6 billion annually and have contributed more than $1 billion annually to provincial revenues. Detailed information on the Methane Action Plan is available at http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/deplist. cfm?d=310&c=6450.

History Corner Yorkton High School Play â&#x20AC;&#x153;MacBethâ&#x20AC;?. 1910 - 1911

Actors are: Bottom row: 1. Allan Tuckwell; 2. Lily Speers; 3. Faith Carpenter; 4. Marjory Turner; 5. Sylvia Trueman; 6. Adrian Horn. Second row: 7. Miler Magrath; 8. Miss Hotson; 9. Lawrence Homer; 10. Mr. Cram; 11. Pearl Clement; 12. Mr. Bean; 13. Josephine Hendrickson; 14. Unknown; 15. Fred Lawton. Third row: 16. Proctor Foster; 17. Frank Christie; 18. Loy Matheson; 19. Frank Clark; 20. Percy Pearce; 21. Dan Young; 22. James Magrath; 23. Milford Switzer. Back row: 24.

John Montgomery; 25. Roy Hukins; 26. Allan Hull; 27. Harold Ashdown; 28. Herbert Reed; 29. N. Murray; 30. Frank Ferguson. From the Jackson Collection No. YJ 403 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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Co-op accepting applications for community funding At first glance, there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much in common between a garden outside the downtown Victoria library, a multi-use trail network near a Manitoba national park and a long abandoned railroad bed thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being turned into a park in Hafford, Sask. But these projects actually have one thing in common. They are among the 88 community-led projects funded by the Co-op Community Spaces Program. Entering its fifth year, the program is dedicating $2 million in funding and is accepting applications for capital projects that will bring Western Canadian communities together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no end to the great things that are being done across Western Canada to keep communities vibrant and growing,â&#x20AC;? said Vic Huard, Executive VicePresident of Strategy at Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Co-op Community Spaces is another way for Co-ops to encourage this growth,

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Council Meeting Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. New garbage and recycling pick-up schedule The City recently implemented a new garbage and recycling pickup schedule. Please see the map below to determine your collection day. Apartments or multi-units that do not receive curbside garbage collection should use the map for their recycling pick-up day only as garbage collection for apartments varies. Collection schedules and reminders can also be found by downloading the free Recycle Coach app or by visiting yorkton. ca/waste. Please call Environmental Services at 306.828.2470 with any questions or concerns. Thank-you for your patience during this schedule change.

Request for Tenders Bedding Plant Tender Tender must be received before 4:00 p.m. on February 1st, 2019 Please send sealed Tender clearly marked “BEDDING PLANT TENDER” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting tenders for the supply of bedding plants for the 2019 season. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Tender shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Tender received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Matt Charney – Parks Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1780 Email: mcharney@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tender. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

Parks Shop Janitorial Tender must be received before 4:00 p.m. on February 8, 2019 Please send sealed Tender clearly marked “PARKS SHOP JANITORIAL” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting tenders for the supply of janitorial services at the Parks Shop, located at 263 Myrtle Ave, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Tender shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Tender received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Matt Charney – Parks Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1780 Email: mcharney@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tender. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

Other Job Opportunities • Full Time Operator A – Water and Sewer Division , Public Works • Temporary Probationary Fire Fighter For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall. The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Environmental Services Competition Number 2019-05 Are you pursuing post-secondary studies in Engineering, Civil, Water, Environmental or Biological Sciences? The City of Yorkton is very interested in hearing from you! We are currently seeking an individual to be part of our work team for one 4-month position (May-August). If you would like the opportunity to participate and contribute skills in a challenging and interesting work environment within the Environmental Services Department, we encourage you to apply. The Environmental Services Department operates the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Sanitary Landfill. Reporting to the Landfill Coordinator and Waterworks Managers, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience within the department. The goal is to help the Technical Assistant gain valuable practical experience in the environmental field. They will gain knowledge and experience with plant operation, chemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, monitoring, data collection, analyzation, data entry and reporting. Students will also learn about GIS / GPS, mapping, statistics, soil science, recycling and solid waste management, along with air quality monitoring, and gaining an understanding of Acts & Regulations, Municipal Governance and Administration. The major duties and responsibilities for this positions include: • Participating in water testing, analysis, data entry, and piezometer data collection and maintenance • Providing environmental awareness • Facility and grounds maintenance • Involvement in the monitoring and analysis of solid waste and recycling collection and disposal along with the compost collection site and bio-solid application; • Aiding in the daily operations and maintenance of associated equipment and machinery; To qualify for this position, the preferred candidate will be intending or returning to a post-secondary institution in a related field. Interest, ability, and experience in an environmental field of study would be an asset. Experience in the operation of mowing and other landscaping equipment would be beneficial. Knowledge and experience in the functionality of Microsoft programs will be necessary. As a condition of employment, you must possess and maintain an RCMP Security Clearance as well as a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License. Salary will be paid as a “Technical Assistant” in accordance with the current CUPE Local 342 Agreement. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes February 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Competition Number 2019-06 The major duties and responsibilities for these positions include: Push & Riding Mowers: • Duties associated to the maintenance of open spaces through grass cutting, maintenance of playgrounds, trails, cemetery operations. • Maintain grass for all green space throughout Yorkton, including boulevards. • Garbage pickup & cleaning duties Sportsfield: • Task associated to maintenance of but not limited to Kinsmen Arena and outdoor recreation facilities such as rinks, sports fields, tennis courts. • Time in this area will be spent on maintaining sport fields-mainly the ball diamonds. • Garbage pickup & cleaning duties Horticulture: • Maintenance of the urban forest along with providing pest management to urban forest & open spaces. • Participation in the beautification program. • Garbage pickup & cleaning duties Qualifications: • Returning to or intending to enter post-secondary education. • Experience in the operation of mowing and other landscaping equipment would be beneficial. • Possess and maintain an RCMP Security Clearance as well as a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License. Salary will be paid in accordance with the CUPE Local 342 Agreement. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes February 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Yorkton has recently made changes to our residential recycling program. Most residents will now have same day garbage & recycling pick–up in all areas of the City. The new collection schedule will follow your current garbage collection schedule. **If you live in an apartment building or do not have curbside black cart garbage collection, then please visit yorkton.ca/waste or download our new ‘Recycle Coach’ app, where you can type in your address to use the collection day calendar. The City of Yorkton thanks you for your patience through this transition period. For more information, contact Environmental Services at 306.828.2470 Did you know.....all City News is also accessible on the City of Yorkton website. Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the “City News” links.

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Council Meeting Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. BYLAW FAST FACTS 24 Hour On-Street Parking

Did you know? The Traffic Bylaw states that no vehicles shall be parked on the street for longer than 24 hours Why? On-street parking is not meant to be long term parking. The City regulates this to facilitate road maintenance, snow removal, etc. These regulations also allow Bylaw Enforcement to identify and remove abandoned, stolen or unregistered vehicles from public streets.

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Of spuds and cropping changes Even though I have covered agriculture as a significant part of my job for the past three decades, I am still at times surprised by the level of diversity in the sector in this country. A case in point is the developing story of potatoes in Manitoba. Like many, I have always thought of Prince Edward Island as the primary place in terms of the production of spuds in this country. And, for years and years that has been the case. But like wheat, long the primary crop on the Canadian Prairies giving way to canola in

recent years, it appears the potato crown is about to be moved from PEI to Manitoba. Two things are converging to signal the change. The first has Simplot spending $400 million to expand its french fry processing plant in Portage la Prairie. The larger factory, double the size of the existing plant, will be operational in early 2020, and that will signal a need for Manitoba producers to plant some 16,000 more acres of potatoes. The additional acres won’t quite bring the overall Manitoba acreage to that on PEI where

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Calvin Daniels about 85,000 acres are planted, but since yields are generally better in Manitoba the production crown will shift. While the passing of the torch in terms of potato production is probably not hugely impactful in term of overall Canadian farm production, it does

again help to illustrate how crop production can change over time. Such change is usually driven by advancements in crop genetics which allow crops to move into none traditional areas and be grown successfully. That evolution of a crop is perhaps most

dramatically seen in Western Canada in terms of canola, once thought of as a crop confined to northern areas of the Prairies, new varieties have expanded its potential growing area across almost all areas of the region, and into the northern United States. While genetics has pushed canola south, the same type of crop development efforts have expanded corn and soybeans north, the latter finding success into the area of eastern Saskatchewan up to the Yellowhead Highway. At present, the crop expansion merely opens

doors to greater crop diversification, but longer term, maybe not as long as most hope or imagine, it will be critical as the effects of climate change become more pronounced. There are those who might want to argue the cause of climate change, and might even suggest it is natural as opposed to manmade, but the reasons won’t alter the impact of the changes as they occur. Only changes in how we manage the new climate and what we grow where will matter. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Beef belongs on the plate in new food guide Beef remains a part of the revised Canada Food Guide launched today by Health Canada. While Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) welcomes the Food Guide’s promotion of healthy eating and overall nutritional well-being, we are concerned that the Guide downplays the benefits of beef as part of a healthy diet and sustainable environment. “We recognize that consumers have more protein choices than they have ever had before, but we believe that beef is still

a safe, healthy and nutritious protein source,” stated SSGA President Bill Huber. “We encourage people to choose beef which is produced sustainably by thousands of beef producers across Canada.” A small amount of lean beef can provide high-quality, easily available protein and many other nutrients with relatively few calories. To get an equal amount of protein from other sources could mean consuming higher volumes and more calories. Moreover, combining beef

with recommended servings of vegetables provides a synergetic effect and helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently. Beef provides several essential nutrients including highquality, complete protein, all essential amino acids, readily available iron and zinc, and others such as riboflavin, niacin, selenium and vitamins B6 and B12. Reducing red meat consumption could put some Canadians at risk of iron, zinc, vitamin B12 deficiencies and

inadequate protein intake. While the Guide references the footprint of food production, it overlooks the many environmental benefits of beef production. Compared to other countries, Canadian beef cattle production has one of the highest levels of sustainability and efficiency and one of the lowest rates of greenhouse gas emissions due to efficient grazing practices and improvements in feed-efficiency. In Canada cattle graze marginal lands unsuitable for producing other food crops and turn it

into high quality protein. “Cattle are also helping to conserve our remaining native grasslands. We’ve lost about 70% of the native grasslands in North America to cultivation and development which has destroyed natural habitat for species at risk and other wildlife,” the SSGA president added. Through grazing, cattle help preserve the ecosystem function and health, including soil carbon storage, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, water filtration, and nutrient cycling.

Whooping cranes continue to do well In 1941 only 21 Whooping Cranes existed in the world and many thought North America’s tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts the endangered Whooping Cranes now numbers some 650 in the wild. At least 500 of those Whooping Cranes survive in the Wood Buffalo Aransas Texas flock that migrates through Saskatchewan, the exact number won’t be available until after counts are completed later this

winter. Each spring and fall Whooping Cranes migrate through Saskatchewan to and from their wintering grounds on the Texas Gulf Coast and Wood Buffalo National Park on the border between Alberta and the Northwest Territories. This past fall, 151 were observed near Marcelin, north of Saskatoon. This is the largest congregation of Whooping Cranes sighted in one bunch in over 100 years. Production of young was lower than average in 2018, with only

6 young being spotted in that large flock, a total of 24 young fledged in 2018. Over the years captive breeding of Whooping Cranes has been successful, with eggs or offspring being introduced in 4 locations in the United States to create additional populations of whoopers. Two of these reestablishment programs have failed (Idaho and Florida) while two others have achieved limited success (Wisconsin and Louisiana). Currently there are

about 100 birds in the Eastern Migratory Flock summering in Wisconsin and another 50 birds in a nonmigrtory flock in Louisiana. Another 15 remain in Florida. There

are about 165 birds in captivity, with just over 115 of those being breeding birds that are producing offspring for the reintroductions. Those birds are

located in Wisconsin, Calgary, Louisiana and Washington, DC. About 50 nonbreeders are scattered in zoos and wildlife parks in the United States.

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City adjusts climate classification By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council has adjusted what standard in regards to the National Energy Code of Canada will operate. Effective January 1, 2019, the Province’s Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards (UBAS) Act requires that municipalities administer and enforce regulations of The National Energy Code of Canada. “Saskatchewan Building Officials and industry profession-

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als have been working together to help standardize interpretation of the Energy Code and to minimize construction delays and building costs,” Michael Eger Director of Planning, Building & Development, with the City told the regular meeting of Council Monday. As part of this process, it has been identified a potential issue relating to climatic values, and Administration is now seeking Council resolution, as the authority having jurisdiction, to make a clear determination, said Eger.

In terms of background an administrative report to Council detailed, “A significant component of the National Energy Code is to improve energy conservation methods, using climatic values to determine requirements. Climatic values are based on heating degreedays (HDD), which are a statistical representation of the number of degrees Celsius the daily mean temperature is below 18. Problematically, Yorkton sits exactly on the 6,000 HDD cut-off line which separates zone 7B (6,000 to 6,999 HDD) from the warmer zone 7A (5,000 to

5,999 HDD).” “The net effect is that a slight temperature difference between Yorkton and communities immediately south, such as Melville, will require completely different construction methods. This is estimated to add a minimum cost of $5,000 for a standard new home and one to three percent to a commercial build. With relatively small gains in energy efficiency, it is not expected that an average homeowner would recover these costs over the duration of ownership,” said Eger.

But the savings do not seem to offset costs, said Eger. “The City’s Official Community Plan makes statements supporting energy efficiency, affordable housing and also the local economy. Though we are supportive of improving energy efficiency, it is Administration’s opinion that the cost disparity created in zone 7B does not outweigh the modest energy efficiency gains, nor is it justified by the negligible temperature difference between Yorkton and the neighbouring climatic

zone. Administration thusly recommends that Council declare Yorkton to be considered as part of zone 7A under the National Energy Code climatic values,” he said. In the end Council was unanimous is support of a motion stating Pursuant to The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and (Part 1.1.4.1 1) of the National Energy Code of Canada, 2017, that climatic values for the City of Yorkton be established at those values equivalent to Zone 7A, as established therein.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Committee for Everyday Heroes made a presentation to the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. The group will be hosting its Second Annual Women’s Summit Seminar Series, Sunday March 10, explained presenters Tracey Alcorn and Kristen Arnold. “This event is a seminar series featuring local women entrepreneurs who are sharing the knowledge they have gained in their respective industries. Their goal is to provide enlightenment so that we may all collectively grow,” detail material circulated to Council. “This event is to celebrate all women as we are all “Everyday Heroes” in the lives of many people around us. Women work hard every day to keep their families running, their careers moving, and are a strong support system to those around them. We intend to celebrate and empower the “Wonder Women” around us who put the “super” in “superhero”.” Topics of the day includes: • Empowering Financial Tips from Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Kristen Arnold • Online Marketing for Small Businesses Kellsey Stabner - Your Community Connection • What can physiotherapy do for you? - Prairie View Physiotherapy • The Horse will challenge you - and you will overcome those challenges.” - Success Ranch - Equine Assisted Learning • Real Estate Revelations - Debbie Cook - Century 21 Broadway Park Realty • How could you benefit from having a personal pharmacist? - The Medicine Shoppe Yorkton • Success through Community - Inner Cycle Spin Studio.

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Ladom Ensemble brings international touch By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Ladom Ensemble is a truly international group, with musicians from Iran and Canada recording music from around the world. Prairie Debut presents the Ladom Ensemble as part of the Yorkton Arts Council’s Stars for Saskatchewan Series on Feb. 1 at the Anne Portnuff Theatre. The ensemble, which consists of Pouya Hamidi, co-founder, composer, and pianist, Beth Silver, cello, Michael Bridge, accordion and Adam Campbell, hand percussion, has been having a busy month. After five years of hard work, they released their latest album, “The Walls Are Made of Song”, and immediately set off on a western tour. The show will feature a wide variety of music, because the quartet is inspired by a wide range of music. Ranging from music classical to modern rock, and music sourced from around the world, the band plays a wide range of sounds. The concert isn’t just the group hitting the stage to play the songs either, Hamidi said, with the group talking about the music they’re playing. “We go through different genres of music. We have some classical cov-

ers, by Prokofiev, by Bach, by Chopin, and also recently we did a cover by the British band Radiohead, so that has been very fun to put that in our instrumentation. But also, there is a lot of music from different parts of the world. We do music from Iran, where I am from, some Balkan music, we do some tango. So it’s all kinds of different styles, but what ties it all together is the ensemble and the instrumentations.” The ensemble makes the wide range of music makes sense together, Hamidi says, because they all have their distinct style and their own way of playing. The arrangements, largely handled by Hamidi, also tie the work together. Doing a wide range of music feels natural to Hamidi, and the group, because they’re inspried by a wide range of music themselves. When he began playing, at eight years old in Iran, he was mostly focused on classical composers, he said, but as he grew up he was exposed to more and more music, whether it was contemporary classical, jazz, rock or world music, and those all informed his style. “I like to say that the ensemble doesn’t pretend to resemble a traditional style. It’s just a combination of things we

all like. We play it and simply call it music, we don’t put it in a box. We hope that the audiences feel the same as we do.” Hamidi also composes his own music, and he says that when he’s composing he’s ‘like a sponge.’ “I hear things, I absorb music that I really like, and I filter out the music that I don’t like... That goes into my unconscious and when I compose and when I sit down at the piano and play something, it just flows out of that unconscious memory. I don’t know where it comes from... It all combines and becomes my own musical language.”

Sometimes he admits that what he sits down to compose and what results are a bit different, as the title track of the album, “The Walls are Made of Song,” was originally intended to be three minutes long instead of the final length of over ten. “I didn’t want it to be that long but it just wanted to grow itself.” The album has been in the works for a while, and Hamidi said that recording it was a work of intense planning, with the group getting the material, getting funding in place and getting the right team together to record it.

“Another part of my job is that I’m a sound engineer, so if the sound isn’t right in the studio I can’t focus at all.” He’s happy with the result, produced by Peter Cook, with Andrew Mullin as the sound engineer, and he’s glad they went with them to record the work. While it took a lot of work, it went smoothly, because the group plays well together and worked well with the team on the other side of the mic. “It’s like going up a mountain, there’s a lot of different moving parts, but once it’s done it’s a great feeling.” This will be the first

time the ensemble is touring Saskatchewan, and while one of the band members, Michael Bridge, is originally from Regina, Hamidi himself has not been to the province before beyond being in Regina very briefly. He’s excited about taking the chance to get across the province and visit places he’s never been before and meet new audiences. “One of my favourite things on tour is to meet the people in the towns we visit, and check out the scenery. There’s always something interesting in every town that we want to see.”

SaskExpress Looking For Vocalists, Dancers By Cory Carlick Staff Writer SaskExpress, one of Saskatchewan’s premier touring performance groups, is looking for vocalists and dancers to audition for its 2019 Summer Cast. Successful performers will receive a full scholarship to join the cast of an original, 90-minute production touring across the province from June to August. Singers looking to audition for the show should select and be able to perform 32 bars -- comprised of one verse and one chorus of two contrasting songs, perform a short harmonic piece in a group calling (provided at the time of audition), a short monologue or narrative, and should

arrive prepared to do a group movement call. As such, while not required, some degree of comfort with choreography would be considered an advantage. Dancers and physical performances should likewise be prepared to showcase two contrasting routines under two minutes, also be able to perform a short monologue or narrative, and be prepared to do a group dance call, if requested. Both vocalists and dancers are also encouraged to showcase any special skills they may have. Video submissions are also accepted, so long as everything requested in the audition is clearly visible. Auditions will be held from 2-6 PM on Friday, February 23rd at the

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Oh jeez... I have to write a sad one again I didn’t think I would be writing another sad one so soon. As I sit here, in another document, there is a much sillier column, riffing on the recently announced Oscar nominations. But every time I look up I see an empty desk, so anything silly has to wait another week. In some cases, I do not feel qualified to handle the sad ones. It always seems that however I knew the person in question, other people knew them better, other people were in a better position to really do it justice. I am not the right person to eulogize Bill O’Boyle. I didn’t really know him beyond work. And yet I feel I have to say something. Because that empty desk is sitting there and it feels wrong to go through the week without acknowledging that it is there. It is strange that he won’t be back to it, to say “oh jeez” about something that went wrong or was just a bit embarrassing. I will miss how he was always genuinely appreciative when something someone in the office did was helpful. I’ll miss his jokes,

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Thinking I do with words... especially the ones at the expense of Calvin Daniels, because he seemed to know how to get a good reaction out of him, which just made it funnier. I’ll just plain miss him, because he was someone who made this office a better place to work. The strange thing is that as much as I knew him I didn’t, we didn’t really know each other beyond work, didn’t really see each other outside of office hours. I am surrounded by people who knew him

better, worked with him longer and were closer. In that way I feel strange writing this, because I’m not the person in the room feeling the biggest loss. Those people surround me, still reeling from the first big loss in the office a month ago, not expecting to go through the same emotions again so soon. It’s also a punch to the gut because it nobody had time to prepare, from every indication things were looking up for him. He was going into surgery, sure, but it also felt like things would start looking up when the surgery was over and he was on the road to recovery. The last time I talked to him we spoke about his then-upcoming surgery. He made a joke about having someone stick a bunch of knives in his back. I said he wasn’t selling it very well but I hoped it worked. I didn’t expect that would be the last time I ever talked to him. I hoped the surgery would work, that his back would be better, I could take over as the back pain king of Yorkton This Week and all would be well. And now I look at his desk, and it just feels so empty over there.

A place for new music with old sound 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. Having been a big fan of blues and jazz music any website providing interesting music in those genres catches my attention. So when I happened to see a song from Postmodern Jukebox posted on a popular social media site some months ago, I immediately clicked on the link for a listen. I don’t recall the initial song that led me on to search out the site, but I can tell you that I was immediately captured by the site. “Ever since I was in middle school, I knew I was something of an old soul. While my friends listened to ’90s pop hits, I listened to old jazz and Motown records and spent hours upon hours attempting to figure out their inner workings on the piano. Listening to these records truly transported me — I appreciated the creativity, skill, and — above all — natural talent that went into their creation.

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Web Wanderings Years later, as a musician living in New York City, I formed Postmodern Jukebox as way to bring the classic sounds I loved back into the mainstream, and to build a platform to celebrate real, unadulterated, deserving talent,” details Scott Bradlee on the website. “Today, it’s been five years since Postmodern Jukebox performed its first show, and our family has grown to include nearly fifty singers and another fifty instrumentalists, all of whom now have the opportunity to perform the classic genres

they love for the audiences who appreciate them. The vocalists sing every note live, without any tuning help. The musicians make every sound you hear on stage and in my living room with the instruments you see them playing. That doesn’t matter to everyone, but it matters to us and I believe it matters to our fans. We do it the old fashioned way and we love every second of it.” The result of having very talented musicians taking many of today’s popular hits and giving them a fresh treatment ranging from blues to jazz to swing is both fascinating and enjoyable. It intrigues to see how songs can be adapted to different ‘sounds’ and still be completely enjoyable, and since I like blues and jazz often better than the original. This is a site highly recommended for music lovers. Check it out at www.postmodernjukebox.com — Calvin Daniels For an extra spot to wander head to www.yorktonthisweek.com for this week’s web exclusive wandering look at the joy of squishing things with an hydraulic press.

Innovation Saskatchewan introduces the Made in Saskatchewan Technology (mist) Program I n n o v a t i o n Saskatchewan has started accepting applications for the Made in Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) Program. The program is designed to find solutions from Saskatchewan technology-based companies whose products may improve public service delivery in govern-

ment. Successful applicants will receive a government contract of up to $10,000, and have their product validated by and receive feedback from government users. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and Innovation Saskatchewan will assess each applying company

for eligibility. Interested tech entrepreneurs and small or early-stage technology companies can submit their proposed solutions to Innovation Saskatchewan for consideration now. “Saskatchewan is home to a thriving technology sector, and the MIST program is another way govern-

Family Literacy Day comes to Yorkton By Cory Carlick Staff Writer January 27 was Family Literacy Day across Saskatchewan, which raises awareness of how important it is to read and engage in activities based within the rich landscape of literacy. Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordan Wyant, who proclaimed January’s

Family Literacy Day, stressed the importance of reading. “Literacy skills play a crucial role in a child’s overall development,” said Wyant. “Family member engagement helps support the foundation of literacy development of children.” The Parkland Regional Library kicked

off the festivities here in Yorkton, with a special storytime with crafts and healthy snacks from kindergarten to Grade 2 at the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex on the Cote First Nation. For more information on Family Literacy Day and activities you can do with your family to promote the love of reading, visit http://www.saskliteracy.ca/

Strong manufacturing and wholesale trade sales in November According to reports released by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan had strong manufacturing and wholesale trade sales in November 2018, both year-over-year and month-to-month. Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sector sales were up 10.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted) from last November, the highest percentage rise among the provinces and well ahead of the 2.7 per cent posted nationally. Compared to October, manufacturing sales were up 3.3 per cent, the second best increase when compared with other provinces, and above the 1.4 per cent decline for the national rate. Manufacturing sales totalled $1.5 billion in November 2018. Wholesale trade growth also ranked the highest in Canada in November,

ment can encourage its growth,” Innovation Saskatchewan Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor said. “The MIST program gives our tech startup companies the opportunity to work with government to improve service delivery for Saskatchewan citizens.” Companies are eligible if they are based in Saskatchewan with annual revenues under $500,000 and 30 or fewer employees. The pro-

rising 4.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted) from the previous month, ahead of the -1.0 per cent decline recorded nationally. Year-over-year wholesale trade increased by 10.3 per cent, the second highest percentage increase among the provinces. Wholesale trade totalled $2.4 billion in November 2018. “Nation leading growth in manufacturing sales and wholesale trade are indicators that Saskatchewan’s economy is remaining resilient in the face of headwinds,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Coupled with recent strong job numbers, we are optimistic that in 2019 our economy will continue to grow and create opportunity for Saskatchewan people.”

posed technology must be ready for implementation with the capacity to work with government. Once accepted, companies and their solutions will be offered to ministries, agencies and Crown corporations to identify partnerships. If a match is found, the company will be invited to present their technology and may be offered a six-month pilot project agreement of up to $10,000. The Made in

S a s k a t c h e w a n Technology program was piloted with ORA, a Saskatoon-based company that produces personal alert safety devices. ORA worked with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, and the Ministry of Agriculture. To learn more about the MIST program and how to apply, visit www. innovationsask.ca.

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A lifetime of cutting hair and enjoying family By Calvin Daniels, Staff Writer “Over the years I’ve met a lot of people and have cut lots of heads and would you believe, I have never cut anyone’s ear,” was how Lorne Stechyshyn began a brief speech at a retirement gathering last fall. That is an accomplishment of pride for someone who spent a half century cutting hair as a professional barber. “I took my barbering course in Regina at the Molnar Barbering School back in 1968 while working at Motorways (transport trucking business). I worked at a barber shop for about a week before landing a job at the Regina Inn, styling men’s hair. Styling men’s hair is a little more involved than a barbershop haircut,” explained Stechyshyn. For Stechyshyn being a barber was something he had decided on as a career early on. “I used to just sit in front of the mirror (thinking about it),” he said. Initially Stechyshyn had planned on taking hairdressing in Winnipeg, but there was not a course opening for several months, so he opted for barber training in Regina because he could get into the course more quickly. “And Winnipeg was too big for a farm boy,” he added, noting he had grown up near Benito, MB. Looking back, Stechyshyn said his wife

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Lorne Stechyshyn (Elsie) had suggested he revisit hairdressing, but he never did, admitting that might have been a mistake in terms of earnings through the years. After about a year or so, there was a group of stylists who left the Regina Inn to open a new shop on 12th Avenue, not far from the Regina Inn. “A couple of years later I decided I needed to branch out on my own and open my own shop,” said Stechyshyn. The move was made not just to forge out on his own, but because it Stechyshyn would be closer to family, and in particular the farm at

Benito, both being very important in his life. In fact, while he finally retired from cutting hair, he still heads to Benito regularly from spring to fall to farm the quarter section of land his father had. “It’s just a hobby farm,” he said, adding it is a place to get away and “hear the birds.” That connection to Benito has always been strong for Stechyshyn, who noted for a number of years he travelled to his hometown one day a month to cut hair, doing that for five-years. It all relates back to family for Stechyshyn, whose immediate family numbers 74, most still close enough to return home for the key holi-

days. He related how the family used to gather for Ukrainian Christmas at his parent’s home, their 700 square foot home where upwards of 45 would meet. The large family would eventually lead them to rent the rink in Benito for the festive gathering. This year 55 family members gathered for the traditional Ukrainian supper, the kids spending time skating on the ice. As for cutting hair in Yorkton, Stechyshyn had his chair in three different locations in the city through the years. “When I started here in Yorkton 45 years ago, my brother-in-law suggested I open a barber shop here in Yorkton

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because he wasn’t satisfied with the haircuts he was getting,” he said. When he began working in the basement of the Holiday Inn (now the Ramada), he was charging $3.00 for a razor cut, wash and style. His rent was $300/month.

“One had to cut a lot of hair to pay the bills,” he said. Stechyshyn clearly recalls his first customer John McPake, a wellknown businessman. “He owned Christie’s Funeral Home and every time he had a funeral he would come in for a shampoo and style. He really promoted my business by word-of-mouth,” he said. Stechyshyn related that when he got started he purchased two barber chairs. They arrived from Japan at a cost of $2000, disassembled. “I had to assemble them and they came from Japan so the instructions were in Japanese,” he said with a smile. Naturally, in near 45 years of cutting hair in Yorkton, Stechyshyn has seen changes. “I have seen lots of changes in hair styles from the long shags in the 70’s, to perms and afros in the 80’s, and most recently the buzz cuts and for some guy’s it’s “once around the block”. Perms for men became popular in the late 70’s and early 80’s, and my

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Continued from Page A12 experimented until he knew what he was doing. “I just learned on my own,” he said, adding knowing how to do them did bring more women to his shop at the time. “I realized they needed a little more attention than men,” he added with a smile. In spite of the changes, Stechyshyn said he enjoyed his profession. “I really enjoyed my profession as a barber-stylist and took pride in my work. I enjoyed the conversations with my clients whether it was sports, fishing, hunting, farming or the weather. There are many stories I could share but “what happens in the barbershop stays in the barbershop”,” he said. And, it never hurt when he received a little praise for his customers. “The majority of my customers were men but I did have

a few women clients. I would like to share a story about this woman client because it is one thing I will never forget. This particular lady customer was in San Francisco airport and she was approached by a stranger and asked what type of haircut she had because she really liked that style. It was a feel good moment for me when my client told me about this event. To have someone take notice of the haircut, well it was a big deal for me because I took great pride in what I did and that was, giving my clients a haircut that not only made them look good but that others would take notice of,” said Stechyshyn. For Stechyshyn that meant a lot because it followed his basic tenet in terms of his career. “I really took pride in my work,” he said again. “… I just enjoyed doing what I was doing.”

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Self-monitoring of blood pressure CHECKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME High blood pressure (hypertension) is known as a silent disease, which means it generally doesn’t cause any symptoms until a cardiac event such as a heart attack or stroke occurs. When they’re not experiencing any symptoms, it can be difficult for people with high blood pressure to understand or feel the benefits of their treatment. However, it is important to treat hypertension as this has a direct effect on the risk of a cardiac event. THE ADVANTAGES OF SELF-MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Blood pressure readings are an important indication of whether the treatment for hypertension is working, and can help determine whether your treatment needs to be adjusted. Blood pressure levels tend to rise and fall during the day, and are influenced by a number of factors, including activity level, stress, the effect of medication, and even

needs, and make sure the cuff is the right size for your arm. HOW TO USE A BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR To take a reliable reading, it is important to follow a few rules when measuring your blood pressure: • Position of the cuff: Secure the cuff directly on the skin of your arm, about 2 cm above the elbow. • Moment of calm: Take a least 5 minutes to rest before taking your pressure. • Position of the body: Sit down on a chair with your back supported, legs uncrossed, and feet touching the floor. The arm on which you position the cuff should be supported, ideally at

what you eat. It is important to have several readings in hand, in order to have a good overview of the situation. To compile more readings without having to see a doctor or go to the drugstore, patients with hypertension are encouraged to take their blood pressure themselves at home (self-measurement). This allows you to obtain readings that are not influenced by the doctor’s presence (white coat syndrome), as some people tend to exhibit higher blood pressure levels in a clinical setting than at home. HOW TO CHOOSE A BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR The classic model, like the one doctors use, measures blood pressure using an upper arm inflatable cuff. Some devices measure blood pressure at the wrist or fingers, but these models are not recommended by organizations like Hypertension Canada, as their results are less reliable. When choosing your device, ask your pharmacist for advice. He or she will help you select the monitor that suits your

heart level, for example on a table. • Substances to avoid up to 30 minutes before self-monitoring: coffee, tea, cigarettes, or beverages containing caffeine. IDEAL TARGET BLOOD PRESSURE Your doctor will tell you what your blood pressure levels should be. These levels vary from one person to another, depending on age, other illnesses, and overall health. Even once your pressure is back to normal, you must never stop the treatment. It’s the treatment that helps maintain your blood pressure at the right level. If you stop the treatment, your blood pressure will rise, as will the risk of complications like heart attack

or stroke. YOUR PHARMACIST IS THERE FOR YOU In addition to helping you select the right blood pressure monitor for your needs, your pharmacist is also there to help you reach your treatment goals and provide advice if you encounter any difficulties along the way. If your doctor has prescribed a medication for another health problem, or if you want to take an

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

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You are invited to hear Messages from the Bible each Sunday in Feb., 3:30-4:30 p.m., Yorkton Public Library. Just come and listen! Inquiries: 306-532-3102.

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Join us at Yorkton Public Library, Wed., Feb. 20 at 2:00 p.m. for Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. Free popcorn & juice provided.

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Calling all Dr. Seuss fans! Join us at Yorkton Public Library, Fri., Feb. 22 at 2:00 p.m. for Hats Off to Dr. Seuss. Open to ages 4 - 7. Please pre-register by calling 306-783-3523. Spaces are limited.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Admission: $10.00. Music by: Feb. 1, Old Country Lads; Feb. 8, Len Gadica; Feb. 15, The Zayshleys, Valentine Dance, admission $12.00; Feb. 22, Old Country Lads. Contact Peter H. 306782-1846. Hall rental 306-783-6109.

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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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St. Andrew’s United Church Yorkton Valentine Tea and Bake Sale - Sat., Feb. 9, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Everybody welcome.

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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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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 Wed. 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 306-7821689 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 306783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http:// parklandwritersalliance.wordpress.com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.

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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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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

Gardening tie to Chinese event Tuesday, February 5 is Chinese New Year, and 2019 is the “year of the pig”. The pig is a symbol of prosperity, and the entire Chinese festival is full of special traditions, special foods, and horticultural symbols. Red is the bright, beautiful and special color for this holiday. Once upon a time, there was a scary beast named Nian, who roamed the countryside eating villagers. One day, an old man came to the village and said he would scare away the terrifying Nian. The villagers couldn’t believe he would be able to do this amazing feat, and ran away for safety. But guess what, when they came back home, all was well. It seemed the old man used red decorations and firecrackers which frightened Nian away. So, this is the reason that red plays such an important part of the festival to this day. Other traditions include special family dinners with traditional foods, cleaning the house to make way for good luck in the New Year, and of course, bringing flowers into the home, because flowers bring wealth. Why don’t we make a Chinese New Year display! What should we include? Let’s first stroll through the produce aisle at the grocery store. A pineapple brings good fortune. Kumquats are the symbol for prosperity. The pretty eggplant is the plant of healing for whatever ails you. Tangerines bring luck and wealth. Pomelos are symbols of good health and family unity. Coconuts man togetherness. Peaches are the sign of immortality. Now for a floral display. Flowers are a very important part of Chinese New year. The beautiful and long-lasting chrysanthemums are very special and important plants, with the meaning of longevity, optimism, prosperity and wealth. The lovely jade plant also means prosperity; the money plant cleans the air and brings

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Gardener’s Notebook good luck. Bamboo is the plant for strength, and even the number of stalks in the plant or vase are symbolic: two represents love, seven stands for good health. Orchids are the symbol of happiness, vitality and longevity. Pussy willows say spring. Peonies bring richness and peace. Peach blossoms are the symbol of romance, and plum blossoms bring good luck. Marigolds bring longevity, but since chances are small we will find any marigolds at this time of year, let’s be creative and improvise and include a package of marigold seeds! If we even choose only two or three fruits and two or three flowers, we will have an exciting display to celebrate this wonderful festival, and have us looking at plants in a new way on a cold winter day! Don’t forget, the 9th Annual Seedy Saturday is coming up on Saturday February 23, 2019, 11am

to 4:30pm at SIGN on Broadway (345 Broadway Street West). There is something for everyone including local seed vendors and info booths. And if you are going to the library to get some gardening books, stop at the front desk and ask about the Seed Library at the Yorkton Public Library. There will be a variety of seeds available for eager gardeners; it’s a wonderful free program and a great way to try new seeds! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society sends out birthday greetings to one of our very long-time, hardworking members, our group historian Margaret MacDonald, who is celebrating a special birthday very soon! You’re a treasure, Margaret! Happy Birthday! Visit the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society at www.yorktonhort.ca, and have a great week! Happy Chinese New Year!

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Grandbeans, sleepovers, and the great energy crisis “Two raspberry smoothies coming right up. Time for the berries now, little man.” “I not a widow man,” said the tyke on the tall stool beside me, dumping them in the blender. “I’s Ezwa! I WIKE kitchens!” He’s towheaded, three, and unstoppable, our youngest grandbean, Ezra. And he just had his first solo overnight stay at Hope House, as we still call our Ebenezer home. (No, contrary to rumour, we haven’t moved, but the Beans did, about an hour away.) Ezra’s first sleepover came late, compared to his five older siblings. Most of them first spent the night at Nana and Gampa’s place at around two. When Benjamin and his sister Tabatha (teen and almost-teen now) started sleepover visits, I’d just hit the half-century mark. Their bedtimes came early, and I stayed up for hours after. Nature doesn’t deal fairly. As the Preacher’s and my energy levels wind down, the Beans’ levels wind up. When the older grandbeans visit now, our early bedtimes dismay them, and our suggestions for their own bedtime even more. “Nana,” started Tabatha recently, on one of her sleepovers. She sounded frustrated. I’d just suggested (again) that she put away her

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book and turn off her booklight. “Nana. I’m allowed to read as long as I want on Friday evenings.” And she did — half the night, she revealed after rising the next (late) morning. (Her mother did that too, often devouring an entire thick book after climbing into bed. At her age, I did the same. The habit lingers. I still read in bed. Sometimes I manage an entire page before falling asleep.) I try to stay up when the oldest siblings stay over, but I don’t need a prophetic gift to know what comes next. Soon, perhaps in only weeks, those Beans will be tucking me in, reading me a story, saying a bedtime prayer over me before tiptoeing out of the room to make popcorn. For now I manage (barely) to stay up past the bedtime of Ezra and his five-year-old sister, Lois. The Preacher has given up trying. But in spite of our age-related energy crisis, we still cherish their sleepovers. I adore revisiting child-

ish things. Forgetting my workday life of writing and helping desperate people solve big problems with government agencies, I easily play once more with dolls and trains and dress-up games. I love remembering what pleases a small child — a cuddle, a story, a silly song with Gampa. I enjoy meeting the needs of the little persons visiting our home — a hug, a special blanket, a flashlight at bedtime. I leap at opportunities to talk about Jesus. And, perhaps best of all, I love hearing their little voices expressing their own unique thoughts. “I WEALLY wuv kitchens,” Ezra said, our smoothies made and nearly finished. “Nana, tank you for yetting me be in yo kitchen.” “Oh, Sweetheart! Little persons are always welcome in my kitchen.” “I NOT a person. I’s EZWA.” Indeed. And a gift from God. I’d tell him, but he’d argue the point.

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Happy 100th Birthday Olive Lange was born on Jan. 16, 1919, and 100 years later her friends and family, including children, grandchildren, great-grandchil-

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Mirror Neurons & Why Love Engenders Love “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” — Proverbs 15:13

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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.

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

Sunday, February 3rd Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Destiny International Christian Assembly

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.

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Everyone Welcome

Sunday, February 3rd Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. —Everyone Welcome—

++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

“A Place of New Beginnings”

355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’ • February Fling - Saturday, Feb. 2nd, Dinner 5:00 p.m. with musical entertainment to follow. Advance tickets only Call church office 306-783-3063. • Sunday School - Sunday, Feb. 3rd, 10:30 a.m. • Friends in Need, Sunday, Feb. 3rd - Coffee & Cookies following worship.

St. Mark The Evangelist

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church

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

Orthodox Church

Meeting at SS. Anargyri Greek Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English”

www.stmarkyorkton.ca

155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778

Sunday, February 3rd Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

Saturday - 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday - 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian) 11:00 a.m. (English)

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

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Terrier rack up two more wins By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Two straight wins and the Yorkton Terriers were back atop the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division. The latest win Friday against LaRonge on Farrell Agencies Arena ice boosted the Terrier season record to 24-19-1-0 for 49 points. The lone possession of first place was shortlived as a win by Estevan Saturday would again draw the Bruins even with Yorkton atop the Viterra, with weekend play also leaving Melville and Weyburn in a deadlock for third spot each with 34 points. Friday’s game against the Ice Wolves took on some added importance as the Terriers partnered with Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer hosting a special fundraising night. Each player had purchased their jersey and wore the special jerseys, but instead of their own name on the back, showed the name of a person each player was 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. Terrier head coach said the idea was initially his, noting they did a similar type of game when he was in college and he saw it as an ideal way for the team to give back to the community. “We always want to be involved … This community gives us so much, so anytime we can give back we try too,” he said. “It was a very emotional night and we were able to finish it off with a big win.” The Terriers started the scoring with Quinten Hobbs recording the only goal of the first period. A short-handed effort by Jake Gudjonson 9:29 into the second period knotted the contest 1-1, but it would be a

The Yorkton Terriers are in a constant struggle to hold top spot in their division.

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time. Brendan Benoit took the loss for LaRonge facing 56-shots. Hehr said Benoit obviously had a strong game for the Ice Wolves. “The LaRonge goalie played great,” he said, adding he was pleased to see the Terriers generating shots.

from Justin Ball 3:18 into the game. By 14:41 Kenzie Arnold, Boedy Donald and George King would add goals for Melfort to make it 4-0. Branden Klatt finally put Yorkton on the board with a powerplay goal with 1:15 left in the period. Jared Legien with his team-leading 35th goal, this one on the powerplay 2:42 into the second

short-lived tie as Mason Mullaney responded with a powerplay marker for Yorkton 16-seconds after the Wolves marker. But LaRonge would tie the game again, this time with a powerplay marker of their own from Zach Bannister with onesecond left on the clock in the middle stanza. The 2-2 deadlock would last until the 7:12 mark of the third period when Hobbs would score his second of the contest to make it a 3-2 score in favour of the home team. It would only be 45-seconds later that Colby Brandt would make it 4-2, and then Cody Bruchkowski would put some icing on Yorkton’s cake with an empty-net goal at 17:41 to round out a 5-2 Terrier win. Andrew Henderson started the game in the Terrier net but left midway through the second, being relieved by Ryan Ouellette who recorded the win, allowing one goal. Hehr said the goaltending switch was something he had planned before the game even started to allow both netminders with their special sweaters to get ice

Tuesday action

Going into action last

Tuesday wins had been hard to come by of late for the Terriers, with only two wins in nine games going into action against Melfort. So when the local Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League fell behind early Tuesday evening at the Farrell Agencies Arena things did not look good. The Mustangs broke the ice early with a goal

period made it a 4-2 contest. Arnold would respond with an unassisted goal for the Mustangs, but that effort was matched by a Terrier goal by Cody Dubas, making it a 5-3 contest through 40-minutes of play. In the third period it was the Cole Keenleyside show for the Terriers as he scored at 8:23 and 17:47 to knot the game 5-5, and finally send the contest to extra time. It took almost the entire five-minutes of extra time before Klatt with his second of the game and 22nd of the season notched the winner for the home team. Andrew Henderson had started the game in the Terrier net, but was lifted after allowing three goals on six-shots. Ryan Ouellette would go the rest of the way to earn the win allowing two goals on 20-shots. Noah Giesbrecht was tagged with the loss in the Mustang net facing 36-shots.

Up next

The Terriers will host Kindersley at the Farrell Agencies Arena Friday, with Battlefords here Saturday and Estevan visiting next Tuesday.

A new way to walk with urban poling By Devin Wilger Staff Writer January was Active Living month, but how do

you stay active? How about giving urban poling a try? The Gloria Hayden Community Centre was the host of an

urban poling demonstration, a sport that makes walking easier. Jannalee Edgar with Parkland Physical Therapy describes it as a way to ‘amp up your walking exercise routine.’ Walkers use two poles to help propel themselves as they walk. While poling people use 90 per cent of their muscle mass, Edgar said. “You’re going to feel more stable, it’s going to have an increase in your

posture.” The sport is ideal for seniors, said Edgar, because the poles provide plenty of stability, something that is necessary when someone is at risk of falling. By using the poles, seniors can continue walking but also safe as they keep active. Poling is an especially good sport to take up for people who have had knee surgery, Edgar noted, as instead of a

cane or a crutch someone could use the poles to walk as another option. The hope with doing the demonstration in Active Living Month, people will use the skill throughout the year, and hopefully through the rest of their lives, said Edgar. She also noted that while the poles are primarily used for walking, you can also do much more, including exercise

routine using the poles. “They can create a little bit more stability. So if you’re doing standing exercises, or standing balance exercises, you can create more stability with those as well.” January is Active Living Month, and Edgar hopes that with the demonstration of urban poling, the people who attended have a skill they can use for the rest of their lives to stay active.

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Arrows launch creates new memory Sport is one of those interests in life where specific moments become vibrant memories. Events such as the Toronto Blue Jays winning a first World Series in 1992 in the 11th inning, Dave Ridgway’s field goal in the 1989 Grey Cup with nine seconds left for a 43-40 Saskatchewan win, the Saskatchewan Rush winning their first championship in the province in 2016, Paul Henderson’s heroic goal against Team Russia in 1972 being examples of such memorable moments. But firsts can be rather memorable too. The snow that welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays to the majors in their first home game in 1977, being in the stands for the Rush’s first game in Saskatoon, are a couple of memorable firsts for me. And, Saturday another first happened that I shall probably remember forever. The Toronto Arrows played their first regular season game in Major League Rugby, and I was eagerly tuned in to watch the game. For future reference the entire Arrows season, 16 games, will be broadcast in Canada in GameTV. The MLR launched last year with seven teams and a shortened season, each team playing only eight games. I watched a bunch of games even without a Canadian-based team to cheer for because it was a chance to watch my favourite sport, 15s rugby, launching a new league with the promise of growth. The growth this season has two new teams in the league, New York and more importantly a team in

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Sports Canada in the Arrows. It should be noted the league has already announced teams for New England, Atlanta and Washington in 2020, and there have been reports of interest in Vancouver to join at some point. For a lover of 15s rugby all this is extremely positive news. As for the Arrows, their extended roster shows four players from New Zealand, one from England and two from Uruguay, the rest of the squad being Canadian. The high concentration of Canadian talent is great for a couple of reasons, it makes being a fan here easier, and it gives a bunch of Canadian players a higher level of competition which should bode well for international teams from this country long term. The game Saturday had the Arrows in New Orleans to play the Gold, a team which includes

Saskatoon native Hubert Buydens, who I have had the pleasure to interview so watching him play was a nice bonus of the TO opener. The Arrows sputtered through the first half, looking frankly a tad disorganized or over-whelmed and trailing 24-7. The one play of note was the Arrows first regular season try from John Moonlight, a familiar name in Canadian 7s where he has played in 58 World Series tournaments for Canada scoring 100 tries. He has represented Canada at two Commonwealth Games and won two Pam-Am Games gold medals. He has represented Canada 23 times and was part of the Canada squad at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. His joining the Arrows was a major coup for the team. To the Arrows credit they fought back in a highly entertaining second half but ended up a bit short losing 36-31. It was also interesting to note the announcers for the game talked of four teams joining MLR in 2020, Atlanta, New England and Washington, all announced by the league, and Dallas, a team muchrumoured, but yet to be confirmed by any official source I have seen. They also suggested Los Angeles and Chicago will follow, again both being rumoured but no more as of yet. That would potentially bring MLR to 15 teams, so Vancouver would be a nicely placed 16th team, (fingers –crossed). Next up for the Arrows will be a visit to the Austin Elite team Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. EST.

Run around in a bubbleball this Saturday By Cory Carlick Staff Writer

“It’s fun! Being active is for everybody. All ages, all genders, all skill levels, lots of different types of games.” — Laura Budd

If you’ve ever seen one of those giant plastic balls with the human inside and thought, “I wish I could try that,” well, now’s your chance. If, by any chance you haven’t...now’s your chance. You’ll definitely want to head down to the Gloria Hayden Community Centre this Saturday at 1:30 pm. Fun to play and fun to watch, bubbleball is pretty much exactly as it sounds. You play sports, but in a giant clear ball. Organized by Laura Budd of Yorkton Pride, Budd stresses the point of bubbleball is simple. “It’s fun! Being active is for everybody. All ages, all genders, all skill levels, lots of different types of games.” The balls, which stand over four feet tall,

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are large enough to fit a child, but should you feel so inclined, they will also easily fit an adult. “It is, after all, for all ages.” “It doesn’t feel like it because you’re having so much fun,” said Budd, “but you really get a huge amount of exercise without thinking too much about it.”

Roughriders name Dickenson head coach Saskatchewan Roughriders vice president of football operations and general manager Jeremy O’Day announced today the Club has named Craig Dickenson head coach. “I am excited and honoured to announce Craig Dickenson as the Riders head coach,” stated Jeremy O’Day. “Craig is extremely respected by our players and staff. His dedication, intelligence and leadership will be an integral part of our future success.” Craig Dickenson officially becomes the 47th head coach in club history. He will also remain as the teams’ specialteams coordinator. “I want to thank Jeremy O’Day and

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Bombers. Dickenson also previously spent seven CFL seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, serving as their specialteams coordinator in five of those seasons, and one campaign with the Montreal Alouettes. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion, having won CFL titles with the Eskimos in 2015 and the Stampeders in 2008.

“It is a great honour to be the head coach of this storied franchise. I look forward to working with this talented group of players and coaches moving forward.” — Craig Dickenson the Saskatchewan Roughriders for giving me this great opportunity,” stated Dickenson. “It is a great honour to be the head coach of this storied franchise. I look forward to working with this talented group of players and coaches moving forward.” Dickenson will enter his fourth season of his second go-round with the Roughriders, spending the last three seasons as the special-teams coordinator. He also previously worked with

the Riders special teams during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. 2019 will be Dickenson’s 17th sea-

son as a CFL coach and his 14th as a specialteams coordinator. Before returning to Saskatchewan in 2016, the

product of Great Falls, Mont., spent two seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos and one with the Winnipeg Blue

Basketball back from the bench after exams By Cory Carlick Staff Writer High school basketball action came to a temporary standstill this week due to final exams, but don’t

worry -- the court lights back up next week with a whole new set of games, kicking off with the 9th Annual New York City Classic. The Saints start off against Regina’s Sheldon Williams at Sacred Heart 4:40 PM, Saturday, Feb 1st.

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Hockey fights cancer

The Yorkton Terriers went pink to raise money to help fight cancer. Each team member wore a jersey bearing the name of someone who had to combat cancer, and a silent auction, jersey sales and a portion of ticket sales went to raise $7,526.50 for Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer and the Health Foundation. Left, Leone and Greg Ottenbreit are presented with a jersey by coach Mat Hehr. Above, Greg Ottenbreit, Ross Fisher, Executive Director of the Health Foundation, Leone Ottenbreit and Ryan Kormos with the Terriers.

Poachers face charges in Sask. Two Missouri hunters found guilty in one of that state’s largest deer poaching cases are facing charges in Saskatchewan. In 2016, David Berry Jr. and Cody Scott came to the province under the pretence of being duck hunters. They illegally shot a number of whitetailed deer, an antelope, a coyote and a badger before heading back to the United States with their illegal cargo. Two Saskatchewan men were charged with aiding and abetting the Missouri hunters, as well as wasting game. They

acted as drivers and assisted the poachers in storing and processing the illegally harvested wildlife. The local men also purchased a tag to help Berry Jr. and Scott take the antlers across the border. The Saskatchewan men were fined $6,250, and were suspended from hunting for one year. Their names were not released as they voluntarily paid their fines and were not required to appear in court. If he returns to Canada, Berry Jr. faces eight charges under The Wildlife Act with poten-

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tial fines in excess of $15,000 and a hunting suspension. Scott faces

14 charges with potential fines of almost $26,000 and a hunting suspen-

sion. In December, Berry Jr. and Scott were prosecuted in Missouri as part of a poaching ring that included Berry’s father and two brothers. The prosecution resulted in fines and court costs of more than $50,000 and more than $150,000 in bonds. The U.S. case revolved around trophy bucks being taken illegally for their heads, while leaving the bodies of the deer to waste. Berry Jr. and Scott received lifetime hunting suspensions in Missouri, while Berry Jr.

also received one year in jail and was ordered to repeatedly watch the movie Bambi as part of his sentence. If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call your local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561, or call #5555 (SaskTel cellular subscribers), or report a violation online at www. saskatchewan.ca/tip. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

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BECKER - Margaret â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggyâ&#x20AC;? Anne Becker was born on April 30, 1955 at Assiniboia, SK. She was the eldest child of five born to Bert and Ceona (nee McCarthy) Dumonceaux. Peggy grew up in Saskatoon and received her education there. Once she started a family of her own she was blessed with three sons, Michael, Jeffery and John. Peggy worked at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for the past 29 years. It is accurate to say that she loved her job; doing bulletin boards, her coworkers, helping and reading to the children. Peggy was blessed with three granddaughters and one grandson who were the light of her life, she loved them with all her heart. Peggy was a very happy, caring, helpful person that put others before herself. She was also employed part-time at the Gallagher Centre doing catering. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, crossword, reading and collecting angels. Peggy is predeceased by her father Bert Dumonceaux (1994); and her son, Jeffery (1984). She leaves to celebrate her life, her son, Mike (Kristie) and their children, Ethan, Zoe and Jax of Theodore, SK, her son, John and his children, Noelle and Violet of Windsor, ON; her mother, Ceona Dumonceaux of Saskatoon; her brother, Ron and his children, Max, Luke and Logan of Victoria, BC; her brother, Bob (Tami) and their children, Jocelyne (Jeremie) Vogt with their children, Marek and Solonge of Prince Albert, SK; her sister, Cheryl (Rick) Green and their children, Rebecca and Christopher of Calgary, AB; her brother, Tim (Ronda) and their children, Nick, Natalie and Gabrielle of Saskatoon. Peggy was a very inspirational person to whomever she met and will be lovingly missed by those that loved her. A Prayer Vigil was held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Gerardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church with Mary Bibliw serving as the Lay Presider with Carol Nagy accompanying as the pianist leading the hymns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like A Shepherdâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psalm 103â&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Sing A Maidâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lord is My Hopeâ&#x20AC;?. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Gerardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Louis Nguyen serving as the Celebrant with Chris Fisher accompanying as the pianist leading the hymns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here I Am Lordâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psalm 25â&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wingsâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Am the Bread of Lifeâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Songs of the Angelsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;?. Zoe Becker served as the Cross bearer, with Nick and Natalie Dumonceaux serving as the Holy Gift Bearers. The First Reading was given by Tami Bekolay and the Second Reading was given by Quinn Haider. Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, John, served as the Urn bearer. Those friends so wishing to make a charitable contribution in memory of Peggy Becker may do so with a gift to Mass Offerings or to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School (payable to Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division #212 Mailing address of: #45 A Palliser Way, Yorkton, SK S3N 4C5. The interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date in the Etoimamie Cemetery at Hinchliffe, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kopanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Service, Yorkton. 306-783-0099 www.kopans.ca.

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KOPAN - Terry passed away January 20, 2019 in Holmberg Home, Abbotsford, BC after a long courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born June 21, 1961 in Yorkton, SK, he was 57 years old. Terry is survived by his loving wife Kathi (Austman) of Abbotsford, BC and two children, Matthew (Sharon) Kopan of Surrey and Sarah Kopan of Abbotsford, one granddaughter Victoria, his mother Olga Kopan of Yorkton, Aunt Vicki (Jack) White of Edmonton, two brothers Karl (Laurie) Kopan of Athabasca AB, Jason Kopan of Yorkton, a sister Grace (Vern) of Yorkton, brother-in-laws, Leonard (Heather) Austman of Coquitlam, Karl (Mary) Austman of Regina, Lauren (Chanen) Austman of Saskatoon, sister-in-laws Bonnie (Robert) Austman of Rocanville, Lorrielynn (Mike) Oleynik of Regina, Rhonda (Boyd) Bailey of Rocanville, Shauna (Troy) Jewhurst of Yorkton, Nikki Austman of Calgary and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Ed, his in-laws, Wilf and Mary, his brother Brad and beloved daughter Laura Katherine. Terry was employed as a full-time fire fighter with the City of Yorkton until he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Force in 1981. He was the Officer in Charge, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;? Division Crime Prevention & Program Support Services. He was commissioned within the RCMP to the rank of Inspector in November 2003 and he served as the Executive Officer to the Deputy Commissioner Pacific Region and Commanding Officer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;? Division until 2007 prior to his last post. Terry also served as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. During his 36 years of RCMP service Terry served part-time with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Reserves, Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC). He was instrumental in influencing national policy changes between the RCMP and the CAF, which resulted in RCMP members being permitted to serve concurrently as CAF Reserve Officers in the CIC Branch. He has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility leading up to promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and an appointment as Commanding Officer for Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. He subsequently served as the CIC Regional Branch Advisor (Pacific), then as a subject matter expert in the program design and delivery for the CIC Senior Officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Training Course and the Leadership and Command Program. As the CIC National Branch Advisor from 2013 to 2016, he led a council providing advice to National Defense Headquarters regarding the 7500 CIC Officers across Canada. Terry was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #280 Chilliwack. He loved to travel, ride his motorcycle, study history and spend time with friends and family. Terry has been awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration with one clasp, the RCMP Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with silver clasp, the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Jubilee Medal and the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Jubilee Medal. In 2007 the Governor General invested him as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces and, in 2009, as an Officer of the Order of Military Merit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Abbotsford Hospice Society - Holmberg Home in Memory of Terry Kopan. https://www.abbotsfordhospice.org. A funeral service will be at Abbotsford Pentecostal Church, 3145 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC at 2 pm Friday, Feb 1, 2019. Internment will be in Regina RCMP Cemetery Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at 11:30 am. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence on the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on-line obituary at: www.myalternatives.ca.

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KULCSAR - Dianeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is sad to announce her sudden passing on January 16, 2019 at the Regina General Hospital in Regina. She was 73 years of age. Diane was born on August 6, 1945 to Henry and Ruth (nee Bercier) Edwards in Dauphin, MB. Diane grew up in Dauphin on the Edwards farm, she attended Old Dauphin Country School followed by high school in Dauphin. She continued her education at Littleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business College in Dauphin where she was enrolled in the secretary and bookkeeping course. On November 2, 1968 she was united in marriage to Donald Kulcsar. Diane was mostly a stay at home mother and worked as a cashier at Safeway in Dauphin on a part time basis. After the family moved to Yorkton she acquired employment as a caretaker for Yorkton Housing Authority. Diane spent her spare time doing various hobbies which included knitting, crocheting, gardening, as well as paper toule projects. Other leisure activities included camping, playing card games and later on putting together puzzles. As a teenager she loved skating and the casual curling game. She was also involved in the 4H sewing club. Diane enjoyed her time at the cottage at York Lake, she would spend hours watching her boys as well as their friends waterskiing. Diane loved her sons dearly and always did what she could to provide for them. Diane enjoyed spending time with the friends she met at Allan Bay Manor. Diane was predeceased by her father Henry. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, her mother Ruth, her sons Kevin (Stephanie) Kulcsar of Yorkton, SK; Todd (Michelle) Kulcsar of Yorkton, SK; brothers Barry (Mary) Edwards of Dauphin, MB and Murray Edwards of Edmonton, AB. Diane was blessed with seven grandchildren: Joshua, Blake, Austin, Brant, Kailym, Rallen and Owen, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Family and friends visitation was held on Tuesday evening, January 22, 2019 at Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, Yorkton. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel, Riverside Road, Dauphin with Doreen Day officiating. Music played was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Take My Hand, Precious Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When I Get Where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Goingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery with Ken Hudacek, Marc and Warren Edwards, Ryan Rauliuk and Brant and Kailym Kulcsar serving as the casket bearers. A memorial luncheon followed in the Sneath-Strilchuk Reception Centre. Memorials were to the Diabetes Association. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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DIAKUW - Mary. February 2, 2011. We remember your smile, it brightens our day; and thoughts of your love always smooth our way. Our time here together was so precious and dear, and though you’re not with us, we still you near. Your memory is with us, so loving and true: There’s not a day, sweet Mom, when we don’t think of you. -Always loved, always remembered. Love, Debbie, Keith and Margie.

The family of the late Don Ouart would like to thank relatives, friends & neighbours for the gifts of food, flowers, cards and memorial donations. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Thank you to the nurses & doctors in emergency & intensive care. Dean Peterson & staff at Bailey’s Funeral Home. Your compassion was very comforting. Rev. Deborah Smith for the Celebration of Life Service. Grandchildren Pamela, Tyler & Kelly on the beautiful eulogy. Westview United Church ladies for the lunch. -Pearl & family.

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The family of the late Neil Thom would like to express our sincere gratitude for the many people who brought us comfort and support during a difficult time. Thank you for the food, cards, flowers, home made wreath and floral spray, phone calls, delivery of supplies, visits to our home and expressions of sympathy. Thank you to Ray and Crystal Bailey and staff at Bailey’s Funeral Home for their caring and professional handling of the funeral as well as St. Andrew’s United Church, the ladies who provided the lunch, John Oussoren for officiating and pianist, Laurel Teichroeb, and the choir for their beautiful music. You all have made this journey easier for our family. Thank you. - Julianne, Sarah, Aldrick, Michael, Kayla and Kristian. We the family of the late Mary Spilchak would like to thank our neighbours for the food brought to the house and friends fir the meat and fruit trays. Thank you to the many friends and relatives for the flowers, numerous cards and donations at this difficult time. -Roman Spilchak, Kevin Spilchak, Shauna Eastcott.

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The family of the late Geoff Dawson wish to extend sincere thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support extended to us. Thank you to everyone who sent beautiful floral tributes, gifts of food, phone call, memorial donations and beautiful cards. Thanks to all who attended the memorial service - your presence was truly appreciated. Special thanks to Crystal Bailey for your kind, insightful & gentle guidance - to Ray Bailey and the entire staff for the caring professional attention to every detail of the memorial service. Thank you to Gene Krepakevich, Floyd Fenske and Twyla Wiley for your words of remembrance, and a job well done by Kane, Jennifer, Kari and Jasmine. Thanks to Colby Robin for bringing “lil Ford” for grandpa’s last ride. Thank you to Karen Delong and staff at Lions Day Wellness, and Dr. VanHeerden and all the staff at Melody Manor, YDNH for kindness and care extending to Geoff during his time there. Special thanks to Dr. Fourie and the Emergency staff at YDHC for the compassionate support prior to hi final days. The kindness shown to our family by so many is truly appreciated. -Shirley, Rick, Leanne and families.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have hired Craig Dickenson as their new Head Coach. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to criticize this move. I think they did the best they could despite a very weird situation whereby the CFL has passed rules that prevent the Riders from looking outside the organization (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparently too late in the offseason to talk to coordinators from other teams and there is a cap on coaches, managers, and scouts that is difficult to understand but the Riders needed to hire a dual role coach/coordinator because Chris Jones was the coach/def. coordinator). Dickenson has been shortlisted as a head coach in the past and I think he will do a real good job. The league office, however, should be ashamed at allowing their dislike of Jones get to them to the point where teams were very short sighted in preventing their employees from getting a possible promotion and also concocting these silly rules that hamstring who you can hire to be a coach. I am betting the coach/ manager cap goes away within the next couple of years now that Jones is gone. There are a few things about the CFL that are bush league and putting up roadblocks on the Roughriders, because Chris Jones doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play nice with others, would be near the top of my list of them. 8:49 AM This is a federal election year, so you are going to hear Justin Trudeau say something new every single day that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any intention whatsoever on following through on. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the name of picking up the odd vote or two. Will Canadians fall for it? They did in 2015 and the polls suggest we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learned our lesson. Just keep in mind, Trudeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MO is to accuse his opponents of doing exactly what he is. This past weekend, Trudeau fired Chinese Ambassador John McCallum after he made comments that appeared to cause chaos to our judicial process as well as government relations between Canada, China and the United States. However, there is every reason to believe McCallumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments

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Tiny House Project Launches at Cote First Nation A new project at Cote First Nation will teach valuable handson skills to several students while building a tiny house for one of the community’s elders. The Tiny House Project was officially launched Monday. It is a new Essential Skills program delivered in partnership by Parkland College, Yorkton Tribal Council, and Cote First Nation. Over the next five months, several students at the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex will have the opportunity to learn construction skills as well as life and employability skills. By the end of June, the students will have built an environmentally responsible tiny house from the ground up. Some of the building materials, tools, and appliances will

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coach on the Under-14 squad. Boyda said the players involved took part in try-outs in Moose Jaw in November. “There was close to 400 kids trying out for all the teams,” said Boyda,

Strategy game achieves threeplayer balance As an abstract strategy fan I am always excited to give a new game of the genre a closer look. In the case of NXS, a game originally created back in 2015, but now getting a push by its designer Kevin Kane, it was particularly interesting because it can be played by either two, or three players. Two player abstract strategy games are of course the norm, but allowing for three players is a tad rare. The rarity arises because three-player

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com efforts tend to have two players ganging up to eliminate the third so they can then get down to head-to-head action. In NXS Kane has overcome that general flaw by having players needing to interact with both

players to succeed. The goal here is to capture enemy territory and in a three payer contest you must grab half you goal in territory from each opponent, which is a nice element. Continued on Page B8

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adding the U14 team he coaches “had around 130 kids try out.” Boyda said the tryouts were open. “It was open to anyone in Saskatchewan to try out,” he said, adding they had youth from across the province and from six-player, nineplayer and full 12s programs. Boyda said this is the fourth year for the program and in those four years he has seen significant improvement in the players in particular in terms of “their football IQ.” There are also better athletes involved in youth football today, players who may have played soccer and basketball and are new using the athleticism in pursuing football as

well. Boyda added he is a big proponent of youth playing a variety of sports. “The more sports the better, you don’t have to specialize,” he said. Following the team selections players have been practicing every second weekend with their teams, again in Moose Jaw. That process has included having American coaches visit to help with skill development, said Boyda. While American youth typically play more football, the difference in overall skill is not so great, as Team Saskatchewan did return from Texas last year with one divisional crown. This year’s event will include Saskatchewan,

Manitoba, and teams from across the United States, and Mexico. The Yorkton contingent of players include on the Under-10/11 Team: Gage Keller, Royce Rathgeber, and Jordanna Watrych. The Under-12 Team will include Owen Watrych. On the U14 squad with Boyda as head coach will be; Jaxon Boyda at defensive back, Jake Farrell at quarterback, Noah Schiender at wide receiver, Josh Forster on the defensive line and Tristan Watrych at defensive back. On the U 16 Team are Fayden Grymak on the defensive line, Dylan Lepowick at running back, and David Neumeier on the offensive line.

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GAME Continued from Page B7 When I got my copy of NXS I was immediately curious about the background of its creator, so thanks to social media I tracked him down for a few questions. Interestingly, Kane does not count himself a serious fan of abstract strategy games. “I learned chess and checkers when I was younger of course, but I was never passionate about that category of game,” he admitted. “When I was older, in the 90’s, I got interested in an abstract called Terrace. That led me to get interested in other strategy games (not just abstract). But in any non-abstract strategy game, what always bugged me was luck. You can strategize all day long, but a couple of bad dice rolls can kill you in Backgammon. So I definitely preferred games like Go or Othello.”

While he mentioned Go and Othello, NXS is unlike both, so where did the idea for this game come from? “I actually got to meet the creators of Terrace and that was what really kicked off my interest in abstracts, and more specifically creating my own abstract,” said Kane. “I knew right away that I wanted to work off of a hexagon rather than a square. That’s really common today, but I hadn’t seen any in the 90’s. I now know they were out there, but I hadn’t seen them. I was playing games like Star Fleet Battles, and the hexagon grid intrigued me. Honestly, the fact that NXS can be played with three (or more) players is a side-effect of the hexagon shape.” Go did provide Kane with the concept of territory control he would utilize in NXS.

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“I was really interested in Go, but it is so complex! I knew I could never truly be good at it even if spent a crazy amount of time studying and playing,” he said. “But in Go, I always missed the aesthetic of having two armies facing each other across a field of battle (like Chess). So I decided pretty early on that NXS would have two armies face each other, but have a more fluid territorybased goal. I also wanted all the pieces to move by the same rules, and to have short and long game options (two things that I picked up from Terrace). But unlike Terrace, I wanted different pieces to have different ‘personalities’. I also really enjoyed the resource management aspects of Star Fleet Battles. You had to balance engines, weapons, shields, etc. That is represented in a small way in NXS by the move direction/distance

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trade-off of the pieces.” The game evolved over the years. “It was a long time ago, so my memory is fuzzy. I would guess that I had something that is recognizable as NXS created in maybe six-months to a year. Probably closer to six-months,” he said. “In order to get NXS to the state it is in today took about 20-years. That time was mostly spent with NXS in a closet gathering dust, to be honest. I would drag it out now and again and make my friends play with me. But the rules haven’t changed too much over that time. Little tweaks here and there to make it more solid.” The biggest hurdle in development was making the end goal work. “Figuring out how to make it a territory based goal, that was definitely trickiest thing to turn into a practical, playable

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