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It might have been another cold winter weekend, but the lure of a good sledding hill still gets youngsters out for some fun. Here, Declen, Kitanna and Azzie go
tobogganning Sunday with Gramma Gerry, enjoying a hot chocolate after the workout on the hill!
More money for municipalities By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced an additional $10 million for towns and
cities will be part of his government’s upcoming budget. The announcement was made Monday at the annual conference of the Saskatchewan
Urban Municipalities Association, where it was also noted the increase will bring revenue sharing with municipalities to $251 million in fiscal 2019-20.
Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney told Yorkton This Week Monday evening that the announcement was unexpected in his mind. “I was surprised and
pleased to see it,” he said. The $10 million represents a four per cent hike in the revenue sharing pool, which will be spread across the
province. Maloney said $1.5 million of the new money is earmarked for northern communities and some unspecified
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Cardinals Rod Taylor of CHP campaigns in Yorkton will be back By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Rod Taylor, of the grassroots-level political party CHP (Christian Heritage Party), visited seniors at the Yorkton Crossing Monday in the hopes of gaining their vote. Taylor, who bills his party as the only “Christian-based” party, aims to eliminate Canada’s abortion laws. These protect a woman’s right to choose what happens with their own bodies. If the current laws were repealed --- which the CHP claims is necessary --- women who become pregnant, even in involuntary cases such as victims of rape/sexual assault, would no longer have the right to terminate a pregnancy. “We believe in pro-life,” Taylor said. CHP’s platform also plans to repeal same-sex marriages. “We believe in recognizing traditional marriage as between a man and a woman.”
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LGBTQ rights would be impacted. Same-sex marriages would no longer be considered legal. The party, which nominated its first candidates in 1988, admits it has challenges. What did they feel was their biggest challenge? “Not that many people know about us,” Taylor said. “We’re trying to get the word out so more people know who we are, and what we stand for.” Taylor was born in 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from high school in California and moved to British Columbia in 1968. “We are the only party that is 100 per cent pro-life, and we support the restoration of traditional marriage -- between one man and one woman.” The CHP also believes that medically assisted euthanasia should also be made illegal, even
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The Yorkton Cardinals are going to be back on the diamond this summer. The Cardinals, a member
of what will be known as the Western Canadian Baseball League starting this season, have been dealing with a substantial debt, one which was threatening the team’s ability
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Pool gets new sponsor By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
The Water Park at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton has a shiny new name. Friday, the City of Yorkton, in partnership with Access Communications Co-operative, announced the facility will now be known as the Access Communications Water Park.
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Lottery agreement benefits Sask. A renewed lottery agreement guarantees eligible sport, culture and recreation organizations will continue to receive and benefit from Saskatchewan Lottery proceeds for the next five years. This morning, the Government of Saskatchewan, Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association signed the agreement. “Saskatchewan Lotteries is a successful fundraiser for community sport, culture and recreation,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “The Saskatchewan Lotteries provides opportunities
to more than 600,000 participants in many communities across our province. These farreaching benefits would not be possible without our partners, Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, and of course thousands of volunteers.” “We fully support the new lottery agreement, and look forward to another five years working with our partners to build active, healthy communities in Saskatchewan,” Sask Sport Chair Leslie Blyth said. “Long-term planning is essential to nonprofit organizations and their ability to deliver quality, sustainable
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The partnership for the naming rights has a value of $130,000 covering a five-year deal. As part of the partnership, the Gallagher Centre will feature Access Communications public Wi-Fi Internet service throughout the facility. The service was seen as a much-needed addition to the overall Gallagher Centre as
people are more digitally connected than ever and start-of-the-art public Wi-Fi access enables visitors to more easily connect and interact online. Jim Deane, Chief Executive Officer, Access Communications Co-operative said the partnership was one which fit well for Access which he noted is a 100 per cent Saskatchewan
The government’s commitment to this new lottery agreement, and its support for the cultural life of Saskatchewan residents, is greatly appreciated. — SaskCulture President James Rose
al forums, festivals and more, fosters the growth of inclusive and engaged communities, individual well-being, and overall quality of life throughout the province.” “We are grateful for the government’s support of the renewed lottery agreement,” Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association President Coralie Bueckert said. “It creates opportunities for the recreation community to maintain and enhance well-being for all people within this province. With lottery funding, we can continue to work collectively to build our sector’s capacity to deliver safe, quality and inclusive recreation environ-
ments, programs and services for the people of Saskatchewan.” The lottery licence fee will remain at 3.75 per cent of annual sales, providing continued funding stability and allowing organizations to maintain quality programs and services to the residents of Saskatchewan. It will also allow continued investments in strategic priority areas, such as promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing barriers to participation. For the 2017-18 fiscal year, $54.2 million from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund was granted to sport, culture and recreation organizations across Saskatchewan.
programs, services and events. This agreement will continue to positively impact our communities and provide more opportunities for all. Together, we all win!” “The government’s commitment to this new lottery agreement, and its
support for the cultural life of Saskatchewan residents, is greatly appreciated,” SaskCulture President James Rose said. “Lottery funding is instrumental to ensuring that cultural activity, ranging from galleries and museums to cultur-
company during a press conference and signing ceremony at the Gallagher Centre Friday. “Community is in our DNA,” he said, adding “in my view this is how we pay dividends.” Deane said through the agreement Access has installed some four kilometres of cable throughout the Gallagher Centre and is providing 100 meg upload and download
service throughout the facility. The services are actually being provided via two networks, one accessible by the general public, and the other for City of Yorkton administration use. Having better Internet access for the public was a key, said Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney. He said the partnership with Access Communications
means the Centre will be able to provide Wi-Fi Internet service to patrons throughout the entire Gallagher Centre complex.
The Water Park at the Gallagher Centre
includes features found in very similar facilities located in the prairies and is a draw for families not only in Yorkton, but the entire Parkland area. Amenities include a wave pool with zero-depth beach entry, 25-metre instructional pool, whirlpool, lazy river, two story waterslide, party room, sauna and steam rooms, plus a two-story climbing wall.
feels the league could do more to help stabilize franchises such as the Cardinals, and the Melville Millionaires, who are also in the red. He said the league takes expansion fees when teams join, but that hasn’t seemed to flow to other teams. “If they shared it with all the teams it would go a long way to
help the Cardinals, (and Millionaires), get out of debt,” he said. “If it was spread around the league it would help all the teams.” Stackhouse said he would also have liked to see the league take a backseat in terms of debt recovery, allowing teams to address paying debt to local creditors first. For example, he said there
are people incurring costs in dealing with the Cardinals who need paid. “My personal focus would be to get the bus driver paid,” he said. Stackhouse, who hold Yorkton This Week last October the Cardinal debt was at $96,000, said obviously they won’t pay that down in one big chunk, but will work at it as they hold fundraisers. That effort will be a huge element of the upcoming season, rais-
ing funds to stabilize the Cardinals financially. “I think this year is more about survival,” he said, adding they want to put a team back on the field and win back local community support from fans and sponsors, and in so doing add some money to the coffers. “One of the things I want to do is explore some fundraising ideas that haven’t been explored before,” he said.
The formula has been reduced to three-quarters of a point of the six per cent provincial sales tax. But more items such as children’s clothing and restaurant meals are no longer exempt so the tax base is broader.
Maloney said the other positive news coming from Premier Moe was that the upcoming budget will be balanced, which he said was again viewed as positive, and rather unexpected. The SUMA convention, which is being held in Saskatoon, runs until Wednesday.
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to field a team in 2019. But, when team director Mike Stackhouse was asked about the fate of the team Monday, he said they are expecting to field a team. “I’m still nervous,” he said, but added there have been steps made that will allow the team to play. “There was a league
meeting in November,” he said, adding at the meeting the league said they were on-side with the Cardinals being back as long as past and present league fees were paid. The league is owed $20$25,000, said Stackhouse, an amount the Cardinals feel they can handle. That said, Stackhouse said he personally
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rural area projects. The remaining $8.5 million gets spread to municipalities. In terms of dollars to Yorkton, “it’s not going to mean a whole lot,” said Maloney, adding it will
not be enough to fund any major mew projects, “but still it’s an increase.” The government attributes the increase to a recalculation of its revenue-sharing formula, which was reviewed last year.
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The race is on: Mushers blast from the starting line at the 10 Dog Classic on Sunday in Preeceville.
Preeceville dog races in Mushers Rendezvous By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Mushers are tough. The brave men and women that come from across Canada and the United States to compete in the Preeceville 10 dog race certainly have no shortage of toughness, bothmentally and physically. They’ll need it. The race is 30 miles -- over 48 kilometres -- and racers typically finish in under two hours with blisteringly cold weather. How cold? Well, to give you an idea, the weather felt like it was pushing the minus forties, especially factoring in the windchill. Weather was rough on the Saturday,
leading to the cancellation of some races, but on Sunday the 10 dog race was on for noon sharp. A lot goes into training for a race like this. “We start with shorter runs and then build up endurance,” said Ray Cook. “We feed the dogs a mix of beef and grain so they get all they nutrition they need.” If you’ve watched movies like Iron Will, you’ll notice most of the dogs featured are Alaskan and Siberian Huskies. Occassionally the breeds themselves are mixedwith Alaskan malamutes. “It’s true it used to be a bit more like that,” said Kevin Cook, a veteran dog
racer and organizer of the event with his wife, Sandy. “By the 1970s or so, we found that there was a speed hit of fifteen to twenty percent with breeding in malamute or purebred husky,” he said. “You’ll notice now we breed more greyhound in them. More speed. It’s really its own breed now that’s been developed, but typically you’re looking at a husky mixed with greyhound now. The dogs still have the endurance, but they also have the speed needed for a two hour race.” Gone, too, are the traditional wooden sleds. They are now made of exceptionally strong but lightweight carbon fibre,
the same material used in the frames of Olympic racing bikes. This allows for a much lighter load, which substantially increases speed while reducing resistance. Fundamentally, though, it’s the same traditional dog race. There are two main race types: six dog and ten dog. Carl Knudsen took first place in the 10 Dog Classic, while Danny Beaulieu and Rob Turner took 2nd and 3rd place respectively. For the 6 Dog Race, Knudsen took first place yet again, Aaron Campbell in second with Loretta Dykun finishing third.
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Politics As a province dependent on trade, we learned long ago how that we are affected by what goes on elsewhere in the world. When our cattle industry was finally showing signs of strength, a cow with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) shows up and we suddenly lose our foreign beef markets. The U.S. elects a protectionist president and we suddenly have trouble selling our pipeline steel into American markets. And we are all too familiar with tariffs on our wheat or potash or the problem with getting our crude oil to tidewater because of a lack of pipelines. But sometimes it goes beyond international commodity trade. In a world where technology crosses borders faster than any commodity ever could, we are increasingly see foreign communication giants integrated into every aspect of our lives. In fact, we often don’t know how integrated until there is a controversy, which very seems the case with SaskTel’s decade-long relationship with China’s Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. The U.S Department of Justice last week levied charges against Huawei chief financial office Meng Wanzhou, who had been detained in Vancouver for extradition. Meng, her company and U.S. and Hong Kong subsidiaries have been charged by the Americans on 13 counts that included conspiracy, bank fraud, obstruction of justice and money laundering. This all came three days after Canadian Ambassador to China, former federal Liberal cabinet minister John McCallum, was fired for suggesting Meng might have a good case against her extradition to the U.S. Allegations, so far, suggests otherwise. The whole affair become a significant international incident with the Chinese accusing the Canadians of racism and detaining Canadian businessmen in what many see as a retaliatory measures. However, it isn’t the first time concerns have been raised about Huawei’s business practices. Richard Fadden, former national security adviser to the prime minister, suggested in recent Globe and Mail article that “the evidence for banning Huawei from 5G continues to pile up.” The article noted previous changes again Huawei in Poland while New Zealand, Australia and Britain were all experiencing reluctance at Huawei’s participation in either next-generation mobile data or core operations. In Saskatchewan, SaskTel and Huawei have had significant business relations since 2010 when then-SaskTel president Ron Styles and then-premier Brad Wall travelled to China to sign an initial $28-million deal. That deal has led to seven-year deal for the testing of next-generation wireless broadband technology in rural Saskatchewan. In fact, the Chinese company has done approximately $200 million with SaskTel and the province since 2010, including a signed 2016 deal with the University of Regina to use the telecom’s technology. SaskTel chief technology officer Darryl Godfrey has describe the relationship as a positive one and argues that ending the business relation would create a “significant competitive disadvantage” in rolling out SaskTel’s 5G networks. This hasn’t placated the concerns of many _ including NDP Opposition leader Ryan Meili. Meili last month wrote to Premier Scott Moe demanding a review of Huawei dealings with SaskTel. “We (don’t) have enough scrutiny being paid towhat’s happening right here in Saskatchewan,” Meili said. “It’s important that we ask for a higher level of scrutiny on that relationship.” Although political opposition is making hay off the Hauwei concerns, it won’t be all that easy for SaskTel to simply cut ties. As small teleco in the highly competition world of telecommunication, SaskTel’s decadelong relationship with Huawei emerged out of a need to find a competitive advantage. It helped provide services in an area like rural Saskatchewan where others wouldn’t be eager to provider services. What SaskTel is now left with is a complex mess. Sometimes, this is simply the reality. We may seem isolated here in Saskatchewan, but it’s difficult to escape messy international trade and business relations. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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f you are a baseball fan in particular, or just a supporter of your community having diverse things for people to do, it is good news that the Yorkton Cardinals are going to be back on the diamond this summer. That was far from a guaranteed occurrence as recently as last October when the long-time Western Major Baseball League franchise, they joined the league in 2002, announced it was in debt to the tune of $96,000. For a baseball team that plays a relatively condensed season, June and July, that is a significant debt load, and one that was clearly threatening the ability to field a team this summer. Among those owed money were the league for past and present fees, and perhaps more distressing the local bus owner. The league might well operate with less fees for a time, but a bus operator faces some very real expenses in transporting a team across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Fuel tanks are not filled on the promise of payment somewhere down the road. The bus driver needs to earn a wage. The bus must be maintained. Certainly any local business that has been supportive enough of the Cardinals to let them purchase goods and services on credit deserve to be paid back as quickly as possible. But, to have any hope of recouping the debt the team needed to survive.
It will only be through increased gate receipts and fundraising efforts that the Cardinals have a chance to raise the $96,000 to clear the debt. The executive is formulating a plan to start the process of debt reduction. The $96,000 debt was not incurred in a single season, and will not be retired in a single summer either, but the process must start now. For baseball fans, it’s a final chance to get out and support a high level of summer baseball, one that has seen three former Cardinals make it to the majors, most notably Andrelton Simmons of the Los Angeles Angels. Simmons is an outstanding pro having won a National League Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards for shortstops, a Wilson MLB Overall Defensive Player of the Year Award, and six Fielding Bible Awards. And of course pitcher Dan Runzler who won a World Series ring with San Francisco in 2012. If we want to see the likes of Simmons and Runzler on the Jubilee Park field in the years ahead, the community must get behind the Cardinals in a bigger way than in the past. It’s really that simple, fans and sponsors join with the team executive and cut into the debt, or we are likely to lose the team, and that would not be a good thing for the community.
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Letters to the Editor Glyphosate concerns remain Dear Editor:
A recent news release by WCWGA (Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association) expressed their extreme pleasure with the latest report from Health Canada about glyphosate. Apparently Health Canada’s scientific reviewers have, once again cleared glyphosate for use in Canada. WCWGA and many other farm groups and many scientists have long spoken out that glyphosate is safe and dismissed concerns by consumers about the safety of what they are putting in their mouths. Such concerns, we are told, are nothing more than unreasonable concerns caused by our scientific ignorance. Unfortunately for the songsters and their common song sheet, not all scientists or farm organizations are onside with glyphosate use. There are a large number of scientists throughout the world who have done studies on farm animals fed with glyphosate contaminated gmo crops. Autopsies done on these animals have shown alarming abnormalities and health problems to be present. There are also scientists whose studies raise concerns that the rising tide of autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and several other diseases is caused by the increasing use of glyphosate. Consumers should also be concerned that, according to the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (cban), Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection agency rely on information and data submitted by companies requesting product approval. Kind of like putting the fox in charge of the chicken coop At the end of the day, it seems that WCWGA and others who support glyphosate and gmo’s are not telling us the whole story and do not have a monopoly on the science of the matter. To see for yourself, see below some links to the scientific studies mentioned. https://www.renewablefarming.com/index.php/ dramatic-postmortem-evidence-of-glyphosatelinked-damage-to-animal-organs https://www.gmoevidence.com/tag/ib-borup-pedersen/ https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/issues/311/gefoods/press-releases/2291/new-peer-reviewed-studyon-gmo-pig-feed-reveals-adverse-effects http://learntruehealth.com/glyphosate/ Joyce Neufeld Waldeck, Sask.
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History Corner Horseback Preacher in 1902 As a student minister in1902, Rob McKay’s summer job was to be an itinerant representative of the Presbyterian Church in the wilds of the then North West Territories, now eastcentral Saskatchewan. Obtaining a horse from his uncle at Round Lake, Rob set off for Kamsack and Swan River area. Although he often had to ask for a place to stay overnight, in those days it was a fair exchange, a bed and a meal in return for news of the Canadian heartland of southern Ontario. And swimming your horse across a river in flood was all in a day’s work. In “the gentle adventurer”, a modest 70-page book by Robert’s daughter Margaret Taylor, the reader hears of Robert’s challenges of travelling by horseback through the Yorkton region in the summers of 1902 and 1903. His job was to visit settlements, camps and houses, to demonstrate a Christian outlook and to provide advice, support and even perform funeral service. In addition to referencing his family heritage and school years, the book describes Robert’s years (1896-1897) as a teacher at the Round Lake residential school. Also described are Robert’s adventures during the summer of 1906, again as an itinerant preacher, along the Skeena River in northwestern British Columbia, following the route
of the proposed Grand Trunk Pacific railroad, visiting mining and surveyors’ camps. Travelling by pony, by stern-wheeler, barge or foot, Robert gladly performed Christian worship services to those who showed their need. After marriage and starting his family in Ontario, Robert later accepted the call to be minister of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Prince Albert, also serving there as chaplain of the penitentiary during the Depression years. A limited number of copies of “the gentle adventurer” are available at no cost by writing to Robert’s grandson, Ken Taylor, 1045 Varsity Estates Place NW, Calgary, AB. T3B3X5 We thank Ken Taylor for donating a copy of the book The Gentle Adventurer to our Archives and writing this book report. It is always of interest to me to read travel stories in western Canada during the years of early settlement. 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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Cupcakes to support Paws and Claws By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Feb. 25, is National Cupcake Day, and Paws & Claws has delicious cupcakes ready for local businesses to snap up. In addition to being deliciously, they will also
help a great cause -- helping with the vet bills for foster animals still looking for a home. All proceeds from the cupcakes go directly to helping offset the vet bills “This is our third year doing this,” said Karen Renton, organizer at
Paws & Claws. “The Chamber of Commerce helps get the word out to the businesses. All the cupcakes are made by volunteers.” The cupcakes are a family affair -- Dr. Brass School provides the
facilities to help bake and decorate. The kids get to put the icing on the cupcake, so each one is a unique work of art. If you’re not a business but still want cupcakes, never fear. You
can buy your cupcakes at the Yorkton Pet Valu, located at 275 Broadway Street East. If you’d like more information, contact Karen Renton at (306) 621-2113, or you can email karenrenton@ icloud.com.
February 6, 2019 - February 12, 2019
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.
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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
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Yorkton Chamber luncheon guest By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce brought a special guest speaker for Tuesday’s luncheon. British Columbia-based motivational speaker and independent author Roy Prevost provided a keynote presentation aimed toward improving customer service. “Customer service in this country is lousy,” he said flatly at the beginning of his presentation. Prevost, a former owner of a retail business and self-proclaimed ‘customer service activist’, says he became inspired to assist small and medium business owners leverage the power of good service.
The presentation, which ran throughout the hour, reintroduced Chamber members to the cornerstones of customer service, with various anecdotes sprinkled with case studies of successful examples of service in business throughout. Copies of the speaker’s book, “Turbocharge Your Retail Business”, was available for sale at the event for $20 per copy, discounted for Chamber members in attendance. “It’s normally $27,” said Prevost of the book at the event. His site, which states that he has been seen on CBS News, Fox, NBC and ABC, has a variety of videos and courses avail-
Roy Prevost able for those interested in availing themselves of them. Roy’s website can be seen at http://www.
royprevost.com. For upcoming Yorkton Chamber of Commerce events, visit http://www. yorktonchamber.com/.
February 6, 2019 - February 12, 2019
Council Meeting Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Request for Tenders
Job Opportunity Casual Concession Worker
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.
Gallagher Centre Competition Number: 2019-07 Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Taking customer orders • Taking payment for product and providing correct change • Assemble customer orders • Work with the deep fryer and grill • Prepare sandwiches, pizza and other items for purchasing • General cleaning of all surfaces and equipment within the concession area • Stock inventory for concession • Advise Manager on ordering needs • Complete food waste sheets for record keeping Qualifications: • One year experience within food services would be preferred • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Hours of Work: Shift work, evening and weekend work is involved Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes February 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Transit Stop Maintenance
Tender must be received before 4:00 p.m. on February 15, 2019 Please send sealed Tender clearly marked “TRANSIT STOP MAINTENANCE” 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 year round transit stop maintenance, including grass cutting, snow removal, and general cleaning of transit stop locations throughout the city. 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: Taylor Morrison, Recreation Services Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1776 Email: tmorrison@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tender. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.
Other Job Opportunities • Student Technical Assistant – Environmental Services • Parks Department Summer Student 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.
General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ......................306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ........306-786-1760 Building Services ..................306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .......................306-786-1725 City Clerk ..............................306-786-1717 City Manager ........................306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ...................306-786-1780 City RCMP............................306-786-2400 Communications ..................306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation......................306-786-1750 Economic Development .....................306-786-1747 Engineering Department ......306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ................................306-786-1740 Fire Hall ................................306-786-1795
Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking .............................306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre ...............................306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .............................306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking .....................306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking........306-786-1780 Property Sales ......................306-786-1747 Public Works ........................306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ...........................306-786-1780 Tax Department ..................306-786-1736 Water Billing Department...........................306-786-1726
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What is good for the gander may not be good for the duck Trying to fully understand the intricacies of the economics of world trade is not surprisingly like figuring out how to unravel the Gordian Knot. So much of trade is influenced by other economic sectors which when looked at in isolation are good for a particular area of trade, but when you zoom out to look at the overall impact, it might not be as positive across a broader range of trade. Of course there are university degree courses dedicated to understanding world economics, but for the layman, of which I am most admittedly one, the connections within the
economy are fascinating. For most of us, we look at the world economy in terms of how it directly impacts us on a personal level. For example, at a recent luncheon, a former staff associate was talking about their decision not to head south to spend a portion of the winter months in the warmer climate of the southern United States. The reason was simply one of personal economics. They had looked at the state of the Canadian dollar versus its American counterpart, didn’t like that the Canuck buck was, at least in the early winter, rather low against the
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Calvin Daniels US dollar and so they decided to turn up the thermostat at home and stay here. The same conversation did get around to my friend fondly recalling the days of the Canadian dollar being higher than the American one, and how that made a trip south highly advantageous.
That same scenario is generally reversed if you are an agricultural producer. While a weaker Canadian dollar creates some challenges in terms of buying some things, the lower dollar is hugely advantageous when it comes to export sales. When you operate in a country which far over produ-
ces the domestic market for most farm products exports sales are crucial and a lower dollar opens doors to sales. While no one would want the Canadian dollar to completely tank compared to the US currency, par value is certainly less conducive to export sales. But the dollar tends to trend higher as oil prices rise given that this country sits on a significant reserve of oil. In fact just last week the Canadian dollar was up at market close Friday, following the price of oil. Reports showed oil was up on Friday as West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained US$1.54
to close at US$55.33 per barrel. While the changes are modest, if it were to become a trend, Alberta and Saskatchewan could benefit significant on the oil side. We don’t seem to be on any path that will get us to $100/ barrel oil, but even a jump of $10 would be big for the sector. Of course if it drags the dollar higher it could impact export sales in some other sectors, and send more Canadians south on holidays next winter, which have economic impacts that are less desirable. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.
Sask. Century Farm buys Quantum Air Drill Spring seeding will have a whole new meaning to Dyrland Farms in Kyle, Saskatchewan, this growing season – after placing the highest bid for use of a new Quantum Air Drill at the Field of STARS event this past July. Darcy Dyrland was one of 1,200 in attendance at the first-ever Field of STARS event held at the 2018 Ag in Motion. Morris Industries Ltd. initiated the idea with Ag in Motion along with Bayer Crop Science and dozens of other companies to create the sellout fundraising event to benefit STARS air ambulance – a vital service to the agriculture industry. “We have always been a supporter of STARS and the important role they play for farmers like us in rural communities,” says Darcy Dyrland. “Being in a rural area we need to have good response times. We have had things happen in our community and close to
us and have been lucky to have STARS support in more than a few incidents. We have also had a long-term relationship with Morris equipment as well, so being able to support STARS, give back to our community and to have this new Quantum in our fields this spring is a win-win.” Darcy farms along with his family on their fourth generation century farm just west of Kyle, SK. The Dyrland family won the use of the new Quantum air drill, which was unveiled at the 2018 Farm Progress Show – with a winning bid of $150,000. Through Owens & Sweitzer, Dyrland Farms’ Morris dealer, the bid will be put towards the lease or purchase of a new Quantum. “We were thrilled by the outpouring of support for the first ever Field of STARS event,” says Ben Voss, CEO, Morris Industries. “The event raised $530,000 for
mately 50 per cent of the funds needed to operate STARS in Saskatchewan. The remaining $10.5 million is raised annually by the STARS Foundation through individual, community and corporate donations as well as fundraisers and the STARS lottery. Find out more information here.
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Dyrland Farms of Kyle, SK. placed the highest bid for the brand new Morris Quantum air drill, during the live auction at the 2018 Field of STARS event at Ag in Motion, a gala benefiting STARS air ambulance. Donated by Morris, the Quantum air drill earned the highest bid during the live auction. From left Stuart Dyrland, Ben Voss, President & CEO Morris Industries Ltd., Darcy Dyrland and Rory Dyrland of Dyrland Farms. STARS and will go a long way to help continue to support farmers. We are proud to play a small part in that.” This year, Morris will once again support the Field of STARS event through sponsorship and contribution of exciting auction items. Tickets for
the 2019 event on July 16 are available now. The Quantum air drill, now available to farmers throughout Western Canada, is revolutionary, designed to take farming to the next level, with increased seeding efficiency, yield potential
and equipment longevity. “More than just a new model,” Voss says, “Quantum is a giant leap forward in agricultural innovation – and one of the biggest achievements in our 90-year history.” The provincial government provides approxi-
About Morris Industries Ltd. Morris Industries Ltd. is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural farm equipment, headquartered in Saskatchewan, Canada. With a strong and committed workforce and management team, along with more than 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space in three facilities, Morris has a capacity to manufacture and export precisionfarming equipment that is globally unique. For more information about Morris Industries Ltd., visit www.morris-industries.com
APAS welcomes third expansion The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is pleased with the expanded coverage for the Federal Livestock Tax Deferral announced on January 30 but is calling for a review to improve the program for future years.
“Livestock producers across Saskatchewan faced serious impacts from drought in 2018,” said Todd Lewis, APAS President. “It was very clear to everyone in the industry by late August that feed and water shortages were going to
have an impact on the entire province.” “It has been a very complex process to get those impacts recognized in the area designations,” Lewis continued. “We need a review of the technology and area boundaries used to determine
the eligibility for the program. A final designation at the end of January, after the end of the tax year, does not allow producers to make informed business decisions.” APAS had raised concerns about the list of areas designated on
September 14, 2018, and then again on November 1, and called for the entire province to be eligible. As of January 30th 2019, 75% of Saskatchewan RMs have been designated as eligible. Lewis concluded by
noting that concerns have been raised by livestock producers across Canada, and APAS will be working with their colleagues at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to advocate for changes to the program.
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In 2017, my fiance and I actually went through the effort to see every film nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture. We enjoyed it, and saw some great films in the process. In 2018, we intended to, but didn’t get around to a few of the nominees, partially because someone in the house had a strong negative reaction to every piece of publicity material for Lady Bird. But we did get pretty close. This year, I look at the nominees, and I think to myself, maybe this is a tradition that can die. Is this really fair? I have only watched
the nominees with the word “black” in the title, both Black Panther and BlacKkKlansman, and both were pretty good. Maybe all of the other nominations are also pretty good. I don’t know, I’m basing all of my judgement on critical reaction and things like trailers. But I’m not excited to watch any of this in the same way I was excited to watch nominees from the last couple of years. The Favourite looks pretty interesting and Roma is Alfonso Cuaron being ambitious which guarantees something worth watching. So I’ll watch a couple of them at
sounding like an 80 year old, I’ve already watched A Star Is Born. It had Janet Gaynor in it. But then I have to admit that all of those movies have to be at least a bit good. Certainly, people liked them, enough to nominate them for awards. I’m probably wrong about at least one of them, if not more. If I’m being sensible, maybe a list of movies I’m not excited about is an even better reason to dedicate myself to catching up on every Oscar nominee. It would force me to give a chance to movies I’d normally just ignore. I would even argue that is the point of award
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Thinking I do with words... least. But otherwise it’s a list of films that make me shrug. Nothing about Bohemian Rhapsody has me rushing to find a copy of it, musician biopics have this uncanny ability to smooth out all the rough edges and make an interesting person boring
as they are crammed into a story arc. Vice feels like a bunch of stunt casting first and a movie second, in the same way that The Darkest Hour last year was a movie about Gary Oldman’s makeup. Green Book just looks smug, no matter how good the cast is. And, at the risk of
season. It’s not to just give people golden statues as a reward for hard work, it’s to give people a reminder that there were good movies they may have missed, and remind them there’s an opportunity to watch them again. While it’s not really sensible to trust the opinions of Oscar voters above all else, it is like getting a recommendation from anyone else, and as a result I can’t help but think I should give these films a chance. But when I look at that list, and then look at all the other movies available, I decide I would rather just watch something else.
February’s traffic safety spotlight slipped your mind, travelling without a seatbelt has potentially deadly consequences,” said Penny McCune, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “Wearing a seatbelt is the quickest, easiest way to substantially reduce your risk of death or injury in a crash.” A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study estimated you’re 17 times more likely to be ejected in a collision if you’re not wearing a seatbelt, and you’re more than twice as likely to die if ejected. Not only that, you put other occupants
in the vehicle at risk if you are not secured in your seat in the event of an accident. So making that seatbelt click seems like a pretty good idea, doesn’t it? Most people in Saskatchewan – more than 90 per cent according to most research – do wear seatbelts. The small number who don’t are highly overrepresented in traffic deaths. In 2017, 16 people were killed in vehicle collisions in Saskatchewan due to being improperly restrained or not buckled up at all. It was also a factor in 148 injuries on Saskatchewan roads.
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Not wearing a seatbelt or driving with a child improperly restrained results is a $175 ticket and also costs the recipient three points under the Safe Driver Recognition
Some things are easy to forget. The password to your computer, your aunt’s birthday, the name of the actor in that movie about that thing. But – even for the most absent-minded among us – it usually takes only a couple of reminders to make something “click.” Except, it seems, when it comes to seatbelts. During 2018’s Traffic Safety Spotlights, police reported more than 4,700 offences for failing to wear a seatbelt or not using the appropriate car seat for kids. That’s why February’s Traffic Safety Spotlight is on seatbelts and car seats.
Recently, the SaskTel Board of Directors appointed Doug Burnett as President and CEO, effective immediately. “Doug has been Acting President and CEO for the company and his leadership skills have been well recognized,” said Grant Kook, SaskTel Board Chair, “With 30 years of experience, he has the in-depth industry and business knowledge to lead the strategic direction of the company
Police across Saskatchewan will be looking for people not wearing a seatbelt, wearing one improperly, or not having children properly secured in the vehicle. Seatbelts have been the law in Saskatchewan for more than four decades, so the odds are pretty good that every single person who was handed a seatbelt ticket last year was already well aware they should have buckled up. So… why didn’t they? What’s it going to take to make it click? “Whether it’s a conscious choice to not buckle up or it simply
and continue its success in the highly competitive communications industry.” Doug holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Regina, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Certified Human Resources Professional designation. He joined the company in 1990 as Corporate Counsel and after seven years in this position became
General Manager, Human Resources. In 2003, he was appointed Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services. Prior to joining SaskTel, Doug practiced law for six years in Regina. He is also an active member of the community and serves as a Board member for the Wicihitowin Foundation, Westwind Aviation, and Junior Achievement.
Never a wrong turn when after recipes 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. We all like to eat, some of us perhaps a tad more than others according to my waistline. So it’s not surprising at times one finds themselves wandering the Internet in search of some new culinary delight, or simply to find out what to do with the strange jimaca you found in the grocery store. Just for the record jicama is a root with an exterior that is sort of yellow and papery, while its inside is creamy white with a crisp texture that resembles raw potato or pear. The flavor is sweet and starchy, reminiscent of some apples and is usually eaten raw, sometimes with salt, lemon, or lime juice, and chili powder. It can also be cooked in soups and stir-fried dishes.
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Web Wanderings But in more general terms, recipes are always fun to ferret out. Over the years I have forwarded a few dozen recipes to the better half I have found of mouth-watering interest online. The shared links being my not so subtle hints she might want to give the recipe a whirl. Among many things my better half is good at is cooking, and since she basically forbids me from cooking – I apparently spend too much on food I want to use in recipes I create, and leave too many pots and pans dirty – I am left to suggest things for her to apply her culinary skills too. Now I will grant that I suspect she views most such suggestions as little more than cyber flotsam, at least by the number
of dishes hinted at that actually make it to the table, but the search is still fun from my perspective. Generally it’s a simple thing, I go looking for a single recipe for one particular thing, black beans perhaps, and 30-minutes later I have read through a dozen recipes before finally giving in to go find a snack. There are of course various sites to explore, but for today might I suggest www.allrecipes.com Check it out, but do be prepared to feel hungry after. — Calvin Daniels For an extra spot to wander head to www. yorktonthisweek.com for this week’s web exclusive wandering look at ‘Every Frame a Painting’.
program. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all passengers under the age of 16 are buckled up, and can be ticketed for each unrestrained child in the vehicle. It’s estimated that half of all kids under the age of 8 in Saskatchewan aren’t properly restrained when they’re in a vehicle. Have a little one travelling with you? SGI sponsors car seat clinics across the province throughout the year where you can learn how to properly install the seat in your vehicle and ensure your child is in the appropriate seat for their size and age. SGI recommends these tips to make it click and keep you and your loved ones safe: • Always #MakeItClick before driving or riding in a vehicle.
• When you #BuckleUp, make sure the lap belt sits across your hips and the shoulder belt fits over the middle of your shoulder and across your chest (don’t reposition the shoulder belt behind you or under your arm). • Don’t let children 12 or under sit in the front seat of a vehicle. • Ensure your child is in the correct car seat. Visit an SGI car seat clinic or book an appointment with a car seat technician. • Put blankets and coats over child seat straps – remember, the fit should be snug; you should be able to fit only one finger between the harness straps and the child’s chest. Follow SGI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for safety tips to #TakeCareOutThere.
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Pottery event to benefit Yorkton Air Cadets By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Royal Canadian Air Cadets 17 Squadron in Yorkton benefited from a well-deserved fundraiser. On Saturday, the ‘Love In Your Heart’ pottery tin cup event was a huge success. Artisan Marea Olafson of Freba Pottery in Dafoe showed a class of excited pottery enthusiasts how to make a clay cup. All in all, eleven mugs were crafted by hand under the Olafson’s expert tutelage. The event, a fundrais-
er for the Cadets, is part of an ongoing series of artisan events intended to provide opportunities for people wanting to learn different techniques and mediums, all the while raising funds for a good cause. If you missed this event, though, don’t worry: you still have time! Friday Feb 8, 2019: the same Pottery event is being held in Foam Lake SK, at the Community Hall with a start time of 6:30pm-8:30pm. Other events you might also wish to try: • Sunday March 3: Barnboard Paint Class
1:30-3:30. This event provides clocks, serving trays, quote boards, family name signs, growth charts, welcome signs, and planter boxes with varying price points • Saturday April 27: The theme? Because of you Mom! Build your own console table. Covering pre cut, build, and paint to completion, it also covers scrabble tiles, painting 20x20 pillow forms, with a few surprises that you’ll just have to attend to find out. For more information, visit http:// aircadetleague.com/ squadron/17-yorkton/
Attendees are hard at work on their handcrafted clay cups, benefiting the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, #17 Squadron. The “Love In Your Heart” pottery tin cup event fundraiser is the first in a series of artisan workshops in support of the Cadet programs.
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Community Spotlight The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Senior “C” Provincial Playoffs Odessa Vibank Bruins vs. Theodore Buffalos Game 1, Sat., Feb. 9, 8:00 p.m., Theodore RE/ MAX Arena.
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Yorkton Public Library presents DIY Sugar Scrub! A make and take program with a choice of lavender or rose scent. Feb. 9, 2 3 p.m. Pre-registration required. Under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a container to take your scrub home!
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Yorkton Public Library presents Toilet Cleaning Bombs Make and Take - March 9, 3 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring an old ice cube tray and large ziplock bag!
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No Sew Lavender Easter Sock Bunnies - make and take. April 18, 4 - 5 p.m. at Yorkton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a sock for your bunny!
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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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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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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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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. 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
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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 Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun. All bridge players are welcome and encouraged to come and join us. If you would like some brushing up on your bidding skills, require a partner, or for more info please call 306-782-1689 or 306890-0417.
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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. till dark. Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club. Everyone welcome. 306-516-7521.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-783-5022 or 306-7837042 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the
Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.
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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage and Pool Players Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., lower level at St. Gerard’s Church east entrance off 4th Ave. N. Light lunch w/coffee/tea. Nondenominational club. Contact Joan at 306-7836042.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.
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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306-783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http://parklandwritersalliance.wordpress. com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.
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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h e l 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 g s 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.
Howland Honey film at library Mark Tuesday, February 12 on your calendar, and plan to be at the Yorkton Public Library for a great Open Cinema Film from the Yorkton Film Festival. The film is “Howland’s Honey”, a fascinating film about a long-time family honey production business, just outside of Yorkton. The short documentary “Howland’s Honey” won the Golden Sheaf Award for Community Television. Sasha Howland, proprietor of the farm and subject of the film, will be the speaker for the evening. We know how important bees are, so come out and learn more about them on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Admission is free. And while you are at the library, stroll through the stacks and choose some interesting gardening books to borrow; then stop at the front desk and ask about the Seed 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! There’s more coming up! Don’t forget, the 9th Annual Seedy Saturday is on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway (345 Broadway Street West). There is something for everyone including local seed vendors and info booths. The cold and the wind of the last couple weeks has been exhausting, hasn’t it. While I still take a short tour of the yard each day, the garden is now very swept by the wind. Some of our plants are protected with boxes, leaves and burlap, so I hope they are hibernating peacefully in there! “Windchill” has been in conversations a lot this last while. What is it, exactly? The Weather Channel describes it how cold it feels on our skin when we factor in the wind, that’s why they say the temperature “feels like” a certain number. The wind makes us lose
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Gardener’s Notebook heat from our bodies, so it feels colder. Protection from the wind had me thinking about how shelterbelts work. I found an interesting article on the Agriculture and Agri-food site (www.agr. gc.ca/eng/science-andinnovation/agriculturalpractises/agroforestry) about shelterbelts. The main goal of a shelterbelt is to reduce wind velocities. Not only does a shelterbelt break the harsh winds, but it also aids in snow retention and creates a micro-climate for our yards and gardens. And by stopping the wind, it creates an environment that feels warmer. I learned a lot reading this site. For instance, did you know that the shelterbelt protection “zone” extends out to seven times the height of the trees? In a mature shelterbelt, that is a significant area. Also, if planting a shelterbelt, trees should not be too close to any buildings, or else they will catch
snow in areas that should be snow-free. If we were planning a shelterbelt to catch snow, we would want to plant it 30 to 90 metres away from buildings or roads, and here’s an interesting factoid: shrubs cause deep, short snowdrifts while deciduous trees make longer, and more shallow snowdrifts. Protection varies by the density of the trees and shrubs in the shelterbelt. And how long should a shelterbelt be? It should exceed the height of the trees by at least ten to one. Even though few of us will be planting shelterbelts, they are very much part of the prairie horticultural landscape. It’s a fascinating topic, so check out this site and read and learn more about it. There’s a lot more involved in a shelterbelt than just planting a row of trees on the north and west sides of our property! Visit the horticultural society at our website: www.yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!
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I loved summer camp as a kid. Horseback riding. Cavorting in the lake. Fashioning tacky crafts from macaroni and matchsticks, paper plates and plaster of Paris. Gathering round campfires singing Clementine, Kumbaya and my favourite, Dat’s vut I learned at da school, yuh, yuh! That one began (hand on head) with, “Mine hand on mineself, unt vut haf I here? Dis is my knickerbocker, my mama dear!” In our plywood cabins, we talked long after lights-out. Some campers
– no names – snuck out to join friends in theirs for snacks of dining-hall snitched, pocket-stuffed food with chilled ghost stories for dessert. (This after the counsellors, certain we slept, had slipped from their cabins to gather in the dining hall for Dixie Cups and board games.) I recall bed-making and cabin-tidying and washing mountains of dishes by hand in large outdoor laundry tubs, with adjacent bedsprings for drying racks. Our damp tea towels became
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lethal weapons for flicking flies and towel-whipping friends. Dining hall rules prohibited elbows on the table. That degenerate habit brought stern judg-
ment from one’s fellow campers. “Kathleen, Kathleen, strong and able, get your elbows off the table,” followed by a yelled run-on-sentence imposed at the whim
Vigil held recently in city Right to Life held their annual vigil Jan. 28, to bring attention to the Supreme Court of Canada’s case R v Morgentaler [1988] when Canada’s abortion law was struck down and instructions were given to develop a new law that would balance the rights of the woman and the “foetus.” This year marked the 31st anniversary of the decision and Canadians continue to wait for a law. Currently it is lawful in Canada for a woman to have an abortion for any reason right up to birth. This year’s vigil drew 14 participants who stood in -34C windchills; some displayed new signs provided by We Need a Law (weneedalaw. ca), a Canadian pro-life group who advocates for the introduction of an International Standards Abortion Law. Parkland
Right to Life’s President, Ted Deneschuk, and his wife, Emily, were present along with Rev. Ron & Mrs. Ferguson of the Alliance Church, and Rev. & Mrs. Steve Rosluk of First Baptist Church. Ken Grey, the new Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan, drove from Regina to show his support for life,
and later met with participants to discuss life issues and politics. Ken and his wife, Jodie, are adoptive parents of three special needs children. The pro-life group experienced several honks of support and waves of encouragement during their onehour vigil. When Rev. Rosluk was holding an “Adoption is a loving
option” sign, people in a minivan stopped, rolled down their window, showed two thumbs up and yelled “Right on! Our child sitting in the back is adopted!” Rev. Rosluk responded with a wave and yelled back “So is my wife!” The Rosluks encourage people to “choose love... choose life.” — Submitted
of the dining hall jury: everyone else. “Dash five times around the dining hall… blindfolded!... with a pickle in your mouth like a cigar… and your hands in the air… backwards… ON YOUR KNEES!” Not many chapel services from those early years at church camp remain in my memory. But the sense of feeling loved, accepted and embraced by the staff still warms me. So does the certainty that Jesus was behind all that. That it was his love our leaders shared. His love that counsellor Sharon, who radiated joy, said brought hope and meaning to her previously sad life of abuse. I recall the kindness the canteen guy showed when (trembling) I returned the unpaid-for licorice sticks that somehow ended up in my paper sac. And the compassion with which my counsellor daily sponged away the pinkeye pus that, overnight, had glued my eyes shut. I anticipated camp more than chocolate. Heaven? Not so. My con-
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cepts of the after-death home of those who love and follow Jesus sounded boring beyond comprehension. Picking flowers and playing harps? I liked flowers, but I had no clue about harp-playing. Today I anticipate heaven with greater certainty and delight than I once did summer camp. Not because of mansions or golden streets or pearly gates. Nor because so many beloveds will meet me there. I anticipate it because I know one thing alone will surpass my best imaginings, my highest hopes, my fondest dreams. That one thing? Meeting the Saviour I love, and who I’ve seen reflected in so many of his followers. Jesus, whose death on the cross and subsequent resurrection opened wide the gates of heaven for all who believe, confess their sins and live out his love daily, wherever and whenever. Until then, I pray to share that love with others, like those camp leaders shared it with me.
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The Spiritual Gift of Administration “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.” — Acts 20:28 Church of God in Christ
MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133 Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME
Zion Lutheran Church (Church of the Lutheran Hour) (GX Radio 9:00 a.m. Sunday) 234 INDEPENDENT ST., YORKTON 306-783-5589 Pastor Andrew Cottrill
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Matins (Prayer), and Devotion
First Baptist Church SMITH STREET & THIRD AVENUE Pastor Steve Rosluk; Office 306-783-3119
Worship Service & Children’s Time at 10:30 a.m. A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU
PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
72 Melrose Avenue • PHONE 306-786-6840 Senior Pastors Des & Cheryl Klingspon Employment Program 306-786-1840
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • Contemporary Worship • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry phclc.org “Changing our world with the love of God.”
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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.
Pastor E. Richardson
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Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Listen to CJGX Radio every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2ND AVE. N & DARLINGTON Deacon: The Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw 306-782-0018 Church 306-786-7131
Sunday, February 10th Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies
109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale
Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427
Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043
Sunday, February 10th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. “37th Sunday after Pentecost”
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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Sunday, February 10th Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. —Everyone Welcome—
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Join us every Sunday from 10:45 a.m. for a moment of excellent worship and undiluted word of God. Thursday Bible Study/Fellowship 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 366 Independent St., Yorkton www.dominionchapelcanada.com For more information 306-620-2462 306-641-2377 The home of the blessed generation
Westview United Church
355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’ • Good Grief Group meets this Saturday, Feb. 9th, 10:30 a.m. main level • Sunday School Sunday, Feb. 10th, 10:30 a.m.
“A Place of New Beginnings”
St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church
Meeting at SS. Anargyri Greek Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English”
www.stmarkyorkton.ca
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778
Sunday, February 10th Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Zacchaeus Sunday
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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The Yorkton Terriers hosted the Kindersley Klippers in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action at the Farrell Agencies Arena Friday.
Terriers drop two more at home By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers dropped two games on the weekend, and as a result dropped to second place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division. The losses leave Yorkton with a 24-21-1 record and 49 points, two back of Estevan who have 51. Melville sits third with 37 points, three up on Weyburn with Friday the Terriers hosted the Kindersley Klippers in action at the Farrell Agencies Arena. The Terriers had a good start with Brendan Mark giving the home side a 1-0 lead with a goal 5:08 into the game. Kurri Woodlord made it 2-0 at 14:03. Unfortunately that would be it for the Terrier offence on the night. Steven Avalone cut the Yorkton lead in half with 50-seconds left in the first period. In the second frame Devon Cyr tied the contest at 10:04, and 43-sconds later Ty Enns gave the Klippers a 3-2 lead. Then again late, this time with 20-seconds left, Cyr made it 4-2 over the Terriers, a score that held through a scoreless third period. Andrew Henderson
was in the Terrier net to be tagged with the loss facing 37-shots, while Justen Close had the win for Kindersley facing 22. A night later things just got ugly for the Terriers as Battlefords rolled into the Farrell Agencies Arena. The North Stars had a goal 2:43 into the game from Dylan Esau, then Braydon Buziak added a powerplay goal to lead 2-0 after 20-minutes of play. It was more of the same in the second, as Austin Becker, Macgregor Sinclair, Brett Gammer on the powerplay, and Buziak with a short-handed effort made it 6-0 through two periods. Branden Klatt finally put the Terriers on the board at 8:29 of the third, but the Stars poured it on after that. Esau and Gammer both scored their second of the night, and Elijah Loon-Stewardson netted one as well to round out a 9-1 drubbing by Battlefords. Joel Grzybowski was in the North Stars net facing only 20-shots for the win. Ryan Ouellette and Andrew Henderson both played in the loss for Yorkton, Ouellette guarding the net for the first two periods, and
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“Both of our goalies – we’ve kind of been hanging them out to dry quite a few times.” — Terrier coach Mat Hehr Henderson playing out the final frame. The Terriers have struggled through more than weekend action with only three wins in their last 10-outings. Asked what the problem has been in recent games Terrier head coach Mat Hehr couldn’t put his finger on a single thing. “I think it’s a combination of lots of things,” he said, adding that includes being game ready which he said is his problem to remedy in terms of “game day preparation.” Once on the ice the Terriers need to refocus on stopping goals. “When we step out on the ice everybody’s mindset is offence, offence, offence,” said Hehr, adding when the team was rolling before the league’s Christmas break their offence was coming off working on defence, “on playing a good 200-
foot game.” Through the downturn the goals against have jumped too, but Hehr is not pointing fingers at his netminders. “Both of our goalies – we’ve kind of been hanging them out to dry quite a few times,” he said. So it’s back to some basics, focusing on defensive structures in practice, said Hehr. If the team can get back to preventing goals, the rest will come. “It’s about everyone kind of regaining their confidence,” said Hehr. Overall, Hehr said the team is simply slumping, which happens to teams. “I’d rather go through a slump now than a month from now (in the playoffs),” he said.
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‘Riders and Rattlers get new head coaches If you live in Saskatchewan as a sports fan you live and die with the Roughriders. There was a shudder of apprehension that flowed through Riderville when Chris Jones opted to head south for a position with the perennially awful Cleveland Browns. As stated previously in this space Jones was one of those ‘glass half full’ sort of coaches, he won more than he lost, he just wasn’t particularly likeable in doing it. But his departure left a void that needed to be filled. The ’Rider brass chose to spilt the general manager and head coach duties this time. To no one’s surprise Jeremy O’Day was installed as GM. He’s been involved with the team for some time, and the transition should be a smooth one. On the coaching side the Roughriders looked internally as well, as Craig Dickenson was named the Riders’ head coach becoming the 47th
head coach in club history. Dickenson is in the 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. Now some might argue special teams is a strange place to draw a head coach from, but this hire is far more about trusting Dickenson’s extended experience, and providing continuity for the team. The Roughriders had a solid 10-8 record in 2018, a record a franchise would want to build on. Hiring internally should keep the team on the same general course, hopefully Dickenson will be a touch more public friendly than his predecessor. Of course the key to the upcoming season percolates down to one thing, can the tandem of O’Day and Dickenson find a quarterback?
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Sports There is little to suggest any of those under contract at the end of last season are short, or long term, solutions to the problems at pivot, and you can’t win in the Canadian Football League without a star quarterback – the last three Grey Cups having been won by future hall of famers, Henry Burris, Ricky Ray and Bo Levi Mitchell. The success of the ‘Riders rests on how the QB spot is addressed.
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The Roughriders are not the only Saskatchewan sports team to announce a coach in recent weeks. The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the new Canadian Elite
Basketball League have signed Greg Jockims as the team’s first head coach and general manager. A release from the club noted, “Jockims joins the Rattlers after coaching the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s basketball team for 13 years. From 1998 to 2011 Jockims helped rebuild the Huskies and coached them to seven straight playoff appearances which included Central Division Regular Season Titles in 2005 and 2006 as well as a Central Division Championship in 2006 and a Canada West Championship in 2010. That same year, Jockims lead an underdog Huskie team to the pinnacle of men’s university basket-
ball in Canada by becoming the first men’s program in Saskatchewan to win the CIS National Championship. Amassing a total of 198 victories during his time as the Huskies head coach, Jockims will bring a highintensity and fast-paced game to the Rattlers hardwood. Jockims’ first task as the Rattlers head coach and general manager is to begin the recruitment and assembly of the Rattlers roster.” It will be interesting to see how things go for Jockims, the Rattlers and the league as they embark on a slightly different path in terms of basketball. The league will play over the summer, so won’t be in competition for b’ball attention with the National Basketball Association, but will have to compete with sunny evenings that could be spent on the disc golf course or the fishing hole. The league will play by international FIBA rules, slightly different from
the NBA which is familiar to most fans. Different is usually a good thing, so mark that as a plus for me, but whether others will agree is a question. The league also promises Canadian player content, think the basketball equivalent of the CFL, with 70 per cent of rosters being domestic. I like the idea of providing a place for Canadian players to continue development, especially as it should help our national team program when NBA players aren’t available. Some will think the talent is not there, but watch some Canadian college ball and you will find some very skilled players the CEBL will be ultimately drawing from. The CEBL will be comprised of six teams; Hamilton, Edmonton, Guelph, St. Catharines, Abbotsford, and Saskatoon, each team plays 10 home and 10 road games. Playing out of the SaskTel Centre, the Rattlers season opener will be May 9, against the Niagara River Lions.
Mauler effort found lacking By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Maulers were in Regina last Thursday, where the host Pat Canadians rolled from the outset. Carter Belitski, Adam Kydd and Sebastian Eger scored for Regina to make it 3-0 through 20-minutes. In the second Cal Caragata and Matt Millette added to the
home team’s total to make it a 5-0 score through two periods. In the third Carson Whyte with two, and Caragata with his second of the game, rounded out an 8-0 win for the Pat Canadians. The online game information showed Drayden Ramage starting in net for Regina facing only five shots through two periods, with Damion Linkskog finishing the game,
facing four shots in the third. “Give them credit they’re a good team,” said Mauler coach Dalane Lamb, who then admitted the Mauler effort was not what it needed to be. “When you come out without the right effort and the right mentality, it makes it easy in the other team.” Saturday the Maulers were in Moose Jaw where the Generals took a 1-0 lead
through 20-minutes on a goal by Cody Davis. In the second Carter Dereniwsky tied the game for Yorkton, only to have a goal with only 1:11 left in the period by Steven Kessering re-establish a one-goal lead for Moose Jaw. In the third the home side would add goals by Brendan Kemp and Evan Sare to round
out a 4-1 win. Aiden Elmy took the loss for Yorkton facing 52 shots in goal. Lamb said even though the Maulers have won only five games in 35 outings this season, players need to still find “some pride in their personal game,” as the season winds down. “There’s just not enough guys doing that, and it’s starting to show on the scoreboard in our games,” he said.
TeamSask announces full contingent Team Sask has announced the full contingent of 311 that will represent the province at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB from February 15 - March 3. With 215 athletes, 72 coaches, managers and technical staff, and 24 mission staff, Team Sask is ready to compete against Canada’s best amateur athletes in 19 sports. There are 58 communities across Saskatchewan represented by Team Sask participants, making this a truly provincial team. With strong medal contenders in many disciplines, and national and provincial champions in their respective sports found among the team’s ranks, Team Sask will aim to improve upon its
fifth-place overall finish and medal count of 28 at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, BC. Approximately 3,600 of Canada’s top amateur athletes from every province and territory will compete at the Games. At a media conference on January 31st at Regina’s Co-operators Centre, Team Sask Chef de Mission Mark Bracken formally announced Team Sask’s full contingent to media and addressed the crowd of over 100 athletes, coaches, staff and parents in attendance. “Every one of our teams has put in a tremendous amount of preparation to get ready for their moment on the national stage,” Bracken said. “These Games will be an opportunity to build lifelong memories, meet new friends from
across the province and country, and enjoy the incredible experience that only a major multisport Games can offer.” The media conference also saw the unveiling of the ceremonial uniform kit, supplied by Kenora Designs and PEAK Sport. PEAK is an international sportswear brand which currently outfits 13 National Olympic Committees, including those of New Zealand, Brazil, and Ukraine; Team Sask is proud to be a part of PEAK Sport’s official launch in Canada. “Working with our Olympic division, Team Sask and premium brands such as lululemon athletica and Champion, we are thrilled to release a kit today that equips Sask athletes from head to toe,” said Trevor Walsh, PEAK Sport
Big Game management licences available for elk in the Moose Mountain area The Ministry of Environment is issuing 100 Big Game Management Licences for elk in Wildlife Management Zone (WMZ) 33 that will be valid from February 4-25. This decision is in response to significant concerns about agricultural damage and will help reduce the elk population in the region. Big Game Management Licences are issued by the ministry to address concerns about overabundant big-game populations. The licences will be issued on a first come, first served basis through the Saskatchewan Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence system at 9 a.m. on Monday,
February 4. These licences are only valid for antlerless elk within the following area of WMZ 33: • Provincial Highway No. 9 between Grid Road No. 711 and Provincial Highway No. 13 (east boundary); • Grid Road No. 711 between Provincial Highway No. 9 and the west boundaries of the Rural Municipalities (RMs) of Brock No. 64 and Hazelwood No. 94 (north boundary); • West boundaries of the RMs of Brock No. 64 and Hazelwood No. 94 between Grid Road No. 711 and Provincial Highway No. 13 (west boundary); and • Provincial Highway
No. 13 between the west boundaries of the RMs of Brock No. 64 and Hazelwood No. 94 and Provincial Highway No. 9 (south boundary). The primary tool to manage elk populations is hunting. Ensuring that licensed hunters have a reasonable opportunity to harvest elk is important in helping reduce populations in the region and attaining long-term elk management goals.
Canada President. The full team roster, which can be sorted by sport and by community, can be found here. Athletes who compete at the Canada Games represent the country’s next generation of national, international and Olympic champions. Team Sask alumni and
Olympic medalists Mark McMorris, Catriona Le May Doan, and Emily Clark can all count their previous Canada Games experiences as a stepping stone to the highest levels of sport. Throughout the Games, an ongoing Team Sask medal count will be found on the Team Sask
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O’BOYLE - On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, William (Bill) Anthony Patrick O’Boyle of Yorkton, loving husband of Shirley and father of Jason and Trevor passed away suddenly at the age of 71. Bill was born on November 19, 1947 to parents William and Genevieve (Eva) O’Boyle in Powassan, ON. After attending Canadore College he started his career as an assistant manager with Zellers department store in North Bay, ON. He later transferred to stores throughout western Canada finally landing in Yorkton, SK where he met the love of his life Shirley; who he affectionately referred to as ‘Sweets’. Bill left Zellers and briefly tried his hand at different careers before joining Yorkton This Week (& Enterprise) in the sales department. He remained with the newspaper for 37 years and loved his work, colleagues and clients. Bill viewed his sales calls less as business appointments and more as an opportunity to catch up with friends. Bill served on St. Gerard’s Parish Council as treasurer where he contributed to the hall expansion. Bill and Shirley married August 4, 1979. After building their home and three years of marital bliss, they were blessed with two sons, Jason and Trevor. This year would have marked Bill and Shirley’s 40th wedding anniversary. Bill enjoyed people and being part of the community. He and Shirley attended many events in the city. He volunteered at Snowarama raising money, taking photos on the trail and counting donations. He loved golf, despite golf not really loving him‌ but he was steadily improving. Bill loved British sports cars, especially his 1960 Triumph TR3A, which was also steadily improving. It was his and Shirley’s summertime coffee and ice cream car. To his family he was dependable, reliable and loving. He taught his sons the importance of honesty, integrity and resourcefulness. He was always smiling and took pleasure in lending a helping hand to family and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Boychuk), his two sons Jason (Michelle) and Trevor, his brother Brian (Mary), two nieces Stacey (Derek, nephews Ashton and Kellan) and Kelly (Mark) and cousins Patrick, Teresa, Shelagh and their families. The Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen as the Celebrant. Rita Hilbig accompanied members of St. Gerard’s choir in the singing of the hymns. The readings were given by Gary Colbow and Jeff Bahrey. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Brian O’Boyle, Don Bahrey, Gary Colbow, Dan Bilick, Ken Clancy and Bob Ross serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Bill may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Condolence can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com
HOLOWATUK - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Elsie Holowatuk (Andrychuk), beloved wife of Peter of Yorkton, who passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 83 years, with family at her side. Elsie was born on July 21, 1935 on the family farm near Veregin, SK. She was the ninth child of ten children born to Alexander and Paraska (Polly) Andrychuk. Elsie met Peter at a school dance and their friendship continued for many years. They were married on October 23, 1954 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Elsie and Peter were like two peas in a pod. Where Elsie went, Peter followed and vice versa. Together with friends they travelled to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Texas and had many good times. They both retired from work in July 1995 and enjoyed almost 24 years of retirement that included several bus tours across the USA. Love was with them. Elsie had various jobs but most of all she enjoyed merchandising at Shoppers Drug Mart for over 20 years. She loved her garden and grew beautiful flowers that she was proud of. She enjoyed their cottage for over 20 years that they built at Sunnyside Beach where they shared many good times with friends and family. She loved fishing, golfing, bowling and watching curling and of course the Blue Jays. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was a master at it. Elsie loved her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. They were her pride and joy. Elsie was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Anna (Fred) Oystryk, Nettie (George) Achtemichuk, Mary (Ivan) Uhryn and Kay (Frank) Klos; brothers, Nick and George; sisterin-law Nina and niece, Sherry Prokopetz. She will be remembered and missed by her husband, Peter of 64 years; daughter, Brenda and son, Brian (Brenda); grandchildren, Krista (Jon), Kayla (Brendan) and Ashley and great-grandchildren Bailey, Laila, Sofia and Seth. Elsie is also survived by her brothers, Peter, Mike (Verna) and Danny (Emily) and sistersin-law Pearl and Elsie as well as many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of St. Mary’s choir. The cross bearer was Kayla Love and the epistle reader was Brenda Holowatuk. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Krista Malcolm, Jon Malcolm, Ashley Holowatuk, Brendan Love, Clarence Cherewyk and Russ Holowatuk serving as the casket bearers. Tributes to Baba were shared by the three granddaughters. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Elsie to the Canadian Cancer Society or to one’s Charity of Choice as gifts of remembrance.
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KOSHLAY - Stephanie Koshlay (nee Malowaney) of Calgary, AB passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age of 93 years and twelve days from kidney failure caused by complications of Diabetes. Stephanie was born and raised in the Rama area. She started working as an egg candler and retired as a hospital aide at the Snow Lake hospital. She was musically talented and could sing and chord the guitar. She used the Lord’s Prayer to time her baking, so it was done to perfection. It is certain there are Heavenly dishes being prepared! Feisty and hardworking, Stephanie was always busy with the next new craft or recipes. She was also an excellent gardener with a super green thumb! A few years ago her doctor decided to do a cognizance test; he asked, “What year is it?� She replied, “If you don’t know, get me a calendar and I’ll tell you!�. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Sam, in 2001 and her daughter Shauna in 1994, Stephanie is survived by her daughter, Regina; granddaughter, Amber McKenzie and great-grandchildren, Hunter and Jade. A short Panachyda Service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 11, 2019 from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK. A Graveside Memorial Gathering and Committal Service will follow at 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Goodeve, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to a Charity of Donor’s Choice, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Stephanie Koshlay. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. LYON - William Lyon, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019, at the fine age of 95 years. Originally from Trinidad, West Indies, Willy attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduated with a degree in Dentistry and practiced in Port of Spain Trinidad for 24 years. In 1973 Willy and his family immigrated to Yorkton, SK, Canada where he established a thriving Dental practice. He was well-known in the community. He often provided dental services in return for produce as payment. After practicing Dentistry for 40 years, 16 of them in Yorkton, Willy retired in 1989. Always wanting to remain active and learning, Willy accepted a volunteer position in 1993 as a board member for the Anderson Lodge Board and served for 2 years. Willy was very active at St. Gerard’s and served as a reader and communion minister and was a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He often provided Spanish interpretation for Latin American refugees the church sponsored. He was an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed speaking to people all over the world. Willy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Alison (nee Freakley) and his children Adrian (Merrilyn), Nicholas, Marc and Suzanne (Anthony) and his previous daughter-in-law, Lana. Willy will also be fondly remembered by his 4 grandchildren Scott (Crystal), Shaun (Robin), Jesse and Bryn and one great-granddaughter Olivia and by his brother Jose and his nephews Tony and Eduardo. Willy was predeceased by his sister-in-law Pat and grandson Tyson. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, 3155 Windsor Park Road, Regina, SK, Canada with Father Rick Krofchek, Celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic or the Canadian Diabetes Association. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary at: www.MyAlternatives.ca Arrangements in care of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services, Regina, SK (1-306-757-2327).
HOLOWATY - Isma Ruth ‘Ann’ Holowaty was born on July 11, 1936 at Nipawin, SK; one of four children born to Mervin and Linda (nee Mitchell) Foster. As a young girl the family moved from Nipawin to Springside. Ann began her schooling in Nipawin but finished it in Springside. As a young woman she was united in marriage to Wilson Neil. The couple resided in British Columbia where Wilson was stationed with the Royal Canadian Navy. This union was blessed with three children, Grant, Tom and Mary-Ann. A tragic car accident claimed the life of Wilson in 1965. Soon after Ann returned with the three children to Saskatchewan, settling in Canora. Shortly after that time Ann met Alex Holowaty, a widower with three daughters, Beverley, Gloria and Debbie. The couple were united in marriage in February 1966 and settled in Verigin. Ann was an anchor in a very busy home with six children. She also really enjoyed fishing trips with the family to local and northern lakes, as she had a passion for fishing. Many contented days were spent on the water chasing the biggest fish in the lake. She was also devoted to her family and worked hard to provide a good home for them. In later years she relished the role of grandmother and had a special gleam in her eye whenever she got to see and hug a grandchild. She was always concerned for them and always had a smile for them. Later on the family resided in Kenaston and then in Saskatoon. After Alex passed away, Ann eventually moved to Regina where she resided for some years before poor health brought her to her last permanent residence, the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Ann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was 82 years of age. Besides Wilson and Alex, Ann was predeceased by her son Tom Neil, her daughter, Mary-Ann Eiswirth and her sister, Jessie Talbot. She leaves to mourn her passing, her son Grant (Bev) Neil of Yorkton; daughter-in-law Joan Neil of Nova Scotia; son-in-law Phil Eiswirth of Edmonton, AB; stepdaughters: Bev (Reiner) Brittner of Regina; Gloria (Brad) Dufour of Oliver, BC and Deb Dalley of Nova Scotia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters: Doreen (Ed) Eritz of Yorkton and Allona Zeiben of Yorkton; her nieces and nephews and her many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service at the Foam Lake Cemetery at a later date. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
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BOHLKEN - Helen Winona. December 9, 1938 - January 26, 2019. It is with much sadness and deep love that we say goodbye to our beloved wife, mother and grandmother who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 26, 2019 at the age of 80 years. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Dave; her children Dean (Dawn), Cathy, and Brian (Shelby); as well as her eight grandchildren Chelsea, Tyler, Brett, Leah, Brittany, Derek, Larissa and Chad. She also leaves to mourn her passing, her sister Marnie (Jack) and her many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her parents Helen and Rudy Schick. Christian Funeral Service was held at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, 334 Knottwood Road, Edmonton at 11:00 am on Friday, February 1, 2019. Cremation has taken place. Interment to follow at a later date. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of Emergency Medical Services and the staff of the Emergency Department of the Grey Nuns Hospital who provided such loving attention and care in her final hours. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, memorial donations in Nonie’s honour may be made to WINN House, 3825-118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 5E6 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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A place for remembering... HIMPE - John Himpe of Calgary and formerly of Yorkton passed away suddenly on January 25, 2019 at the Foot Hills Hospital. John Jason Himpe was born on August 31, 1980 to John and Dorothy Himpe at Dauphin, MB. John attended his elementary school in Dauphin, MB, his middle school in Airdrie, AB and his high school at Sacred Heart in Yorkton. After his graduation, John continued his education at SAIT in the Broadcasting Program in Calgary, AB. John’s first job in broadcasting was at CBC TV in Swift Current. He then went onto Rawlco Radio in Regina for the next 15 years. He then took a break for nine months and travelled. In 2017 John returned to Saskatchewan and worked for Fox FM in Yorkton. Feeling the urge for a bigger city John accepted a job with Global News Radio 770 CHQR in Calgary as a reporter and then as executive producer until his death. John will sadly be missed by his parents John and Dorothy Himpe, sister Kerri (Mark) Kawchuk; nephews Blair and Logan; niece Brooklyn (Justin) Kroeker; special friend nieces Jessica Rohatynsky and Emma Pindus. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends Chris Nilghe and Justin Thorpe. John was predeceased by his grandparents, four uncles and three cousins. A Prayer Vigil was held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Mary Bybliw leading in prayer. The pianist, Diana Hornung, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen as the Celebrant. Members of St. Gerard’s choir led in the singing of the hymns, accompanied by Chris Fisher. The readings were presented by Jessica Rohatynsky. The cross bearer was Mark Kawchuk and the eulogist was Kerri Kawchuk. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Blair and Logan Kawchuk and Jessica Rohatynsky serving as the urn bearers. If friends so desire, a donation may be made to the John Jason Himpe Scholarship at SAIT Broadcast News Program. Sait.imodules.com/johnhimpememorial. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com
HALAREWICH - Raymond (Ray) Martin Halarewich was born April 25, 1937 at the family farm in the Crescent Lake District, south of Yorkton. He was the third youngest of 16 children born to Titus and Pauline (Czarnecki) Halarewich. Raymond attended Hill Top School and as a young teenager started helping on the family farm. On August 24, 1961 he was united in marriage to Loretta Hall in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Raymond and Loretta settled in Yorkton, SK where they raised their four children. Raymond had many skills and abilities, one of which was drywalling. He had a long successful career as a professional Drywaller. He also enjoyed carpentry and home renovations as a hobby. When Raymond wasn’t working he could be found following his passion of hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. Raymond retired in Yorkton and spent his last three years at the Aspen Bluffs Villa Care Home. Raymond’s faith in God was a source of strength and comfort for him until his passing. Raymond passed away peacefully with family by his side January 15, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He leaves to cherish in his memory, four children: Daughter, Janet (Dave) Hall of Cochrane, AB and their four children Kyla, Nolan, Hannah and Kathryn. Daughter, Elaine (Melvin) Woloschuk of Wroxton, SK and their two daughters, Megan and Amy. Daughter, Sheila (Dean) Beaudry of Cochrane, AB and their two daughters, Jazmin and Taylor. Son, Brent (Rhonda) Halarewich of Edmonton, AB and their two daughters, Johanna and Nikola. Raymond is survived by his five sisters; Rose (Reg) Pepper of Chatham, ON, Angeline (Frank) Yaholnitsky of Yorkton, SK, Walterean (Ron) Popein of Swift Current, SK, Dorothy Taylor of Yorkton, SK and Isabel (August) Burant of Yorkton, SK, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Titus and Pauline, brothers Mike, John, Ed and Gordon and six sisters Mary Brock, Helen Audet, Anne O’Hollaran, Regina Robinson, Eileen Halarewich, Frances Halarewich. Friends are invited to join the family for a Funeral Mass to be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church, Yorkton. In memory of Raymond Halarewich, memorials to one’s charity of choice may be made as tokens of remembrance.
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Acoustic show set for Saltcoats By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Coming up at Laketown Hotel in Saltcoats this Friday is a night of acoustic folk, rock and blues by Mike Oakley. Originally from Ontario Oakley’s family moved around quite a bit when he was younger finally settling down in the small town of Rossburn, MB. Along the way he came to love music. “My family has always been musical,” he told Yorkton This Week. “My father was a professional musician playing in and around the Toronto area.” And from there it was natural for the younger Oakley’s to become involved. He said his three sisters, his brother and himself “would always sing and harmonize with each other on road trips! No DVDs or iPads back then, scenery or sing! “Later in high school I was involved in a gospel choir, which helped even more with vocals and harmonies. My older brother basically got me started
on drums when I was 12 and later on taught me some chords on guitar. “Because we moved around when I was younger, I was never in any formal training. Life got busy and I never disciplined myself to read music, so basically I play everything by ear.” From there it was natural to become involved in bands. “I played in various little groups and a gospel group for a while, but started playing drums professionally in 1991 with a five piece band called Border Crossing and then with a couple of guys from that group we formed a group called The Accelerators,” he said. But he would end up working alone too. “A few years back I started doing a solo guitar and vocal and have really been enjoying it,” said Oakley. In terms of his music Oakley said his influences are many and diverse. “Wow, so many! Like I said, my older brother was a big influence and he listened to Neil Young a lot, so Neil Young, but I really like the stylings
on Clapton’s unplugged CD,” he began. “I like John Hiatt quite a bit, Bruce Cockburn, various different rock groups, Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, Blue Rodeo, Canadian folk legend Stan Rogers, like I said so many! “I just like a good song it doesn’t matter what genre, if it tells a good story and it is well put together I will probably be influenced by it.” Oakley’s style is something of a blend too. “For my style, I personally use a lot of finger picking combined with strumming and sometimes I get a bit percussive on the guitar,” he said. “Currently I use a stomp box to help fill up the bottom end of the music and a mouth organ in some songs. “My stylings lean a bit more toward folk, folk rock and the odd time a bit of a bluesy sound.” So far Oakley is carving out a musical niche locally. “To date I have basically been playing in lounges and little pubs in south western Manitoba,” he said. “I’m tied to my other job for a few more years! The
Mike Oakley will be at the Laketowner Hotel in Saltcoats Friday. job is two weekends on and two weekends off, so I haven’t tried to set up any big road trips just yet. “As for the highlights to date, this solo thing is just fairly new for me and I can honestly say they are all highlights, it doesn’t matter the size of the venue, I enjoy entertaining people, for the most part I have had positive responses and for me that is a highlight. “I always say I’m happy when I have played a gig, got paid and nobody has thrown anything at me, like in the Blues Brothers.” Oakley said of course
there are some shows that have stood out. “I guess a few things that stand out would be playing New Year’s Eve at Arbuckles Fine Eatery in Binscarth, MB, in the town we call home,” he said. “They have had me back a few years in a row! It’s a great place for a meal and Bob and Brenda get some really good shows through there. They have always been very supportive of me. “I had a chance to play at a really neat little coffee shop, Whippletree Coffee, in Esterhazy one time! I don’t normally play for tips, but because
of its size and hoping to get a bit of exposure in the area I thought I would give it a try! Wow, the folks in Esterhazy were really generous that night! That was a good feeling knowing people appreciated what you have to offer! “Oh and I can’t forget Pyotts West Music Fest! A small festival at Pyotts Point on Lake Of The Prairies. I had the pleasure of being the opening act this past year! That was a blast, check them out on Facebook, looks like it is going to be an annual event, looking forward to going back in 2019.”
chance to talk to older relatives. Write down or record everything they have to say. It is never too early to begin the process, but can be too late. A very wise person said “Every time an old person dies it is as if a library burned to the ground.” The information and wisdom older family members offer family researchers is priceless and irreplaceable. Treasure it. Who we are and where we came from is one of the most fascinating aspects of our lives. Placing ourselves side by side with long ago ances-
tors, or ancestors from far away, gives us a deeper understanding and appreciation of where we fit and belong today. The Yorkton branch of the SGS meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the history room at the Yorkton Public Library. New members are always welcome. Come and enjoy lively discussion and shared experiences of genealogy research. Every family has a story; discover yours with the Yorkton Genealogy Society! submitted by Debbie Hayward
Heritage Day upcoming at local WDM The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS) invites you to join them when they take part in Heritage Day, Sunday, February 17 from 2:00 till 5:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum. This day celebrates “Heritage: The Tie that Binds” – our shared heritage in all its forms that has the power to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. The WDM will have a wonderful afternoon celebrating our heritage, featuring guest speakers and displays by the Yorkton Chapter of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society. Regular museum admission applies; free for WDM members. For more information call the WDM at (306) 783-8361. Delving into DNA has become a very popular process in recent years. Many people are thrilled to share their experiences about “spitting into the cup” and finding out more about their family background. Is this pro-
cess for you? Before you begin, do some homework about what DNA tests will and won’t tell you about your family background. There are three types of DNA tests. The autosomal test studies chromosomes from both parents and can help to tell your ethnicity. Y-DNA tests study the Y chromosome, inherited from father to son. mtDNA tests study mitochondria, inherited from mothers to children, to explore the maternal line. The tests can tell you where you came from, your ethnic mix, and possibly connect you with other people who share your DNA, as well as other information, depending on which test you choose. Be realistic about what you are expecting from your DNA test. After the test, a person will be given a breakdown of their ethnic makeup by regions in the world. This is the fun and interesting aspect of
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DNA tests. DNA information will tell you where your ancestors may have come from; and your new information may take your genealogy research to an exciting new level. But because this process is new and always advancing, be sure to do some thoughtful research before you begin. Researching your family information is an ongoing adventure. Whether you are doing your research the traditional way by mailing out letters to gather information, researching online, or delving into the DNA approach, family research is a combination of known facts,
Archive Week celebrated Journeys of newcomers to Canada will be celebrated as the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA) join to celebrate Archives Week from February 3-9. “Archives Week provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the rich history of our province, and to hear the stories of new Canadians building their lives here, past and present,” Minister Responsible for the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan Ken Cheveldayoff said. One of the key events for the week New to Town: Newcomer Reflections Then and Now takes place the evening of February 6 at the Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina. The night features speakers discussing their journey to Canada and Saskatchewan, with readings and excerpts of documents from the past. “The Provincial Archives enjoys partnering with other archives during this week,” Provincial Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “The records featured in these events are only a snapshot of all that archives have to offer to the people of the province.”
The Regina event highlights archival resources from the Provincial Archives, the City of Regina Archives, and the University of Regina Archives. Speakers for the evening include Sarah Mills, News Director at 980 CJME Radio; Frank Korvemaker, Archivist, Archaeologist, and Construction Historian; Livia Castellanos, Associate Vice-President (International), University of Regina; and Dr. Faycal Haggui, Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. “We are especially excited this year to see so many events planned for Archives Week and to support archival institutions in promoting our province’s history,” SCAA President Jeremy Mohr said. Other events are being held in communities across the province, including Cut Knife, Humboldt, LaRonge, Lloydminster, Melfort, North Battleford, Prince Albert, St. Isidore-de-Bellevue, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Wilcox and many more. To learn more about the many activities taking place throughout the province, please visit http://www.scaa.sk.ca/ public-awareness/archives-week/.
hopeful speculation that requires more detective work, and sometimes lucky bits of information that leads you to information you didn’t know before. Write down everything you know about your family, and never miss a
YORKTON RURAL RCMP ADDRESS CHANGE Effective February 14, 2019, the Yorkton Rural RCMP and the Yorkton Municipal RCMP detachments will be amalgamating. As of February 14th, 2019, the Yorkton Rural RCMP detachment building will no longer have public access and residents will either need to call 306-786-2400 or go to the Yorkton Municipal Detachment located at 37 3rd Avenue North in Yorkton.
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Innovative use of deck building mechanic There are always games that surprise, some because they were far less fun that anticipated, and others because they were far more enjoyable than expected. I had expected Dale of Merchants to be a game I liked, it is after all a deck builder, and I love the genre. But I had not expected to like it as much as I have. Over at Board Game Geek I keep an evolving list of the deck building games I have played listed from best to worst. The list now included 30 games and when I slotted in Dale of Merchants it soared up to number six, a rather lofty placing for a game that comes in a tiny box with a relatively small number of cards. “It is an age of great discoveries. New and wonderful items find their ways into the hands of the greatest merchants. And if there ever is a place those traders love, it is the town of Dale,” starts the fluff in the small, and concise rules set. “There’s an extraordinary guild in the
Dale founded by the greatest merchants. The tricky part is getting the membership since one must win the annual trading competition to be invited to the guild. “Notable animalfolk merchants from all over the world have gathered in the town to take part in the event. Everyone has only one goal in mind – to be celebrated as the winner and the newest member of the legendary guild… “The Guild of Extraordinary Traders operates from Dale, amongst the Alps. Although the guild is well-known, it is quite mysterious as the guild’s leader and vast majority of its members are unknown to the public. The guild’s famous associates act as diplomats in notable countries and courts, offering deals and favours.” You will have noted the ‘animalfolk’ mention. This is a game with a certain level of whimsy, and the artwork reminds a bit of Kung Fu Panda in general styling. This game comes with
in their decks. Usually you can only use junk to purchase new animalfolk cards, which tells you this is a kinder game in the sense most deck builders, burden players with at least some totally useless cards to start. In Dale of Merchants “market keepers accept junk as payment only because they know they can resell it. It’s actually quite easy to sell pretty much anything to the uninformed citizens as long as you’re persuasive enough.” The game is quick to set up, learn, and play which again is a nice change in terms of the
THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com six unique animalfolk decks which offer some variability. In a game you include the number of animalfolk decks that there are players, plus one. So in a four-player game, five of six decks are used. “Players take the roles of animalfolk merchants learning new techniques, trading goods, and managing their stocks,” details the game overview. “The player, who first manages to finish their astounding merchant stall by building and ascending stacks of cards in front of them, is the winner of the game and gets access to the guild.” In some respects Dale of Merchants felt a bit like a deck builder
meeting up with Spite & Malice, which is also about creating stacks of cards. As in all deck builders players start with a small deck of cards which here include multiple rubbish cards named junk
genre as many require considerable time to do all three. Overall, this is a definite winner that really is worth having as it uses the deck builder mechanic in a rather refreshing and unique way. Check it out at www. snowdaledesign.fi Thanks to fellow gamers Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review. For a bonus game review head to yorktonthisweek.com where a review of the game Grackles has been posted this week.
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