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Mmmm! cake

Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

A Valentine’s Tea and Bake Sale was hosted by St. Andrew’s United Church in Yorkton Saturday. The fare included cake with strawberries and whipped cream, while those attending could take home a variety of goodies from the bake sale

table. Here, from left; Linda Vaughan, Evelyn Lister, and Eloise Zimmer prepare the cake.

SUMA convention connects municipalities

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Mayor Bob Maloney is optimistic following this year’s SUMA convention.

The first piece of good news from the province came from Premier Scott Moe talking about a balanced budget, said Maloney. A strong believer in a balanced budget,

Maloney is glad to see the province is in a good fiscal position.

“Cities have to do it every year, so when a province can manage it, I think it’s a fiscal high point. When you can’t balance your budget it limits what you are able to do.”

The other thing that the city is happy to see is

a four per cent increase in revenue sharing, which means a $10 million increase to the revenue sharing pool. While it will take the provincial budget to know what this means for Yorkton itself, it’s good news for everybody.

“We don’t really see any finality until the budget itself comes out.”

The current concerns for the cities include charging PST on labour for construction.

“When you do major projects – and the city’s outfall project this year is in the millions of dollars – any increases we would see in revenue sharing would be going back to the province in PST on the projects we’re

working on. We’ve got a lot going on this year, and so paying the PST on the labour part - we’ve always paid PST on materials but we pay it on labour now – any extra money we get will be paid back on that. I’m hoping the province removes that for us, but there’s no certainty about that.”

Other conversations

involved how cities can get involved in green funding from the federal government.

While Maloney expects most of the funds will be used by SaskPower projects, for example, he does see potential for a solar project in Yorkton that could be used to help power

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YTW to create memorial Co-op gets A new ‘Little Free Library’ will soon be installed at City Hall Park following unanimous Council support received Monday.

The request to install the little library came from Yorkton This Week who presented the idea with two goals in mind.

The first goal was to have the little library as a way to commemorate two long-time employees who have recently passed; former publisher Neil Thom and former advertising manager Bill O’Boyle.

Both had had more than 30-years with the newspaper in the city.

“It hit all of us at Yorkton This Week pretty hard losing two

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people in such close succession.

Neil and Bill were not just coworkers, but friends,” said YTW editor Calvin Daniels, himself a 30-year employee.

“One day I just happened to drive by the little library that was installed at Yorkton Regional High School a couple of years back, and thought it would be a nice memorial to a couple of people involved in an industry that relies on readers.”

City Manager Lonnie Kaal told Council the idea fits with the idea of community.

“These names are well known in this community as they both

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had 30+ year careers with YTW. Therefore, the proposal is conducive to promoting the community to wander through the park, relax, grab a free book and enjoy; and maybe think of Neil or Bill. After all, you would just have to look across the street and see the place where both of them spent a lot of time,” she detailed in a report circulated to Council Monday.

The library box would include a memorial plaque for Bill O’Boyle and Neil Thom and while this is not typical, Administration sees no issues with this placement. The donation of the free-

The amalgamated Churchbridge and Yorkton Co-ops have a new name.

The two co-operatives associations which voted to join forces last November have become the Legacy Co-op Association Ltd. Gene Krepakevich, Chair Gene Krepakevich of the Board said Friday they held a contest asking for suggestions for a new name which proved very successful attracting more than 500 entries.

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library fits with the ‘Gifts and Memorial Program’ Policy as it will “enhance this public park,” continued the report.

That is the second aspect of making the request for YTW. A community newspaper is keenly aware of the importance of community literacy, and having free access to books is a way to promote reading.

John Bauman publisher at YTW said he is gratified to see the support coming from Council.

“I’m very apprecia-

tive to the City Council for allowing us to honour Neil and Bill in this way.” he said. “They were both a huge part

of the history Yorkton This Week.”

Councillor Randy Goulden said she was pleased to support the idea.

“I want to thank Yorkton This Week for bringing this forward,” she said.

Goulden then began to cry a little as she related how she had known both Thom and O’Boyle, and had worked closely on several boards with Thom.

“I think this is a wonderful opportunity to recognize them,” she managed.

Coun. Aaron Kienle was on side too.

“I don’t have the right words for this,” he said, adding he was aware of

day “they are definitely deserving of the recognition.”

Coun. Mitch Hippsley said the pair were simply good people in the community.

“Anyone who met them could never say anything but good things about them,” he said.

The maintenance of the library box, which will be installed after the snow melts, will be tended by YTW. Bauman said that the public can help as well.

“Any donations of

A little library will be placed at City Hall Park in the spring. the little library at YRHS and one at the lake in summer, and the concept

is a good one.

Coun. Ken Chyz, a former newspaperman

himself said while Thom and O’Boyle were actually competitors in his

books will be greatly appreciated and we can assure there will be a fresh issue of the paper placed every week.”

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SaskEnergy ties all-time usage record Daily natural gas consumption in the province has tied the current record of 1.50 PetaJoules (PJ). This record, set in the 24-hour period between 9:00 a.m.

February 7th and 9:00 a.m. February 8th, ties the record set on December 30th, 2017.

The 1.50 PJ natural gas consumption record is due high natural gas consumption from residential, business and industrial customers – especially the natural gas load from power production, enhanced oil recov-

ery and mining.

A PetaJoule is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million GigaJoules (GJ) of natural gas – the average home in Saskatchewan consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas annually.

Record-setting natural gas usage days are happening more frequently due to customer growth.

SaskEnergy’s pipeline system is designed around this increased growth, ensuring additional capacity so

that even on peak record days, the system is able to provide more natural gas than required.

SaskEnergy employees work throughout the year to inspect, maintain and upgrade the province’s natural gas delivery system so that it can operate safely and efficiently regardless of the weather conditions.

The system is monitored 24 hours a day to manage peak demands such as the winter weather conditions Saskatchewan has been experiencing.

Six consecutive months of job growth Saskatchewan’s yearover-year employment increased by 7,700 jobs from January 2018. This marks the sixth consecutive month of strong job gains for the province.

The job gains were split between full-time and part-time increases, with full-time up 4,400 jobs and part-time up 3,200 jobs. Jobs in the private sector were up 16,200.

“Saskatchewan has seen strong job growth for six consecutive months now,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“This is an encouraging trend to see in spite of the economic headwinds we have been faced with in recent months. We will continue to work hard and stand up for our province to ensure this positive economic trend

continues.”

The seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate was 5.5 per cent, down from 5.6 per cent a year ago and below the national average of 5.8 per cent. Saskatchewan had the third lowest unemployment rate among the provinces.

Other January highlights include: • Saskatchewan had

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“The Board went through all those names,” he said, adding the Legacy name came from one of the employees in Churchbridge.

The name was chosen in part because it will work should the co-op expand through amalgamation again in the future.

“It (the name Legacy), has a certain value to it,” said Krepakevich, adding they are always looking “to grow” in order to continue to “provide services”

to its members.

Under the new moniker, the joined Co-op will have a Board of nine members, two from what was the Churchbridge Co-op and seven from the former Yorkton Co-op.

Legacy Co-op will operate with 16 different locations serving 10 communities, said Krepakevich. He added the new entity has about 17,500 “active memberships” and did “business of approximately $105 million last year.”

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recreation facilities.

“We’re going to be investigating things like this. Not perhaps jumping into it, but at least take a look to see what the payback is, how much these projects cost. I don’t have a lot of experience with solar, but if that’s the way money is going to be handed out you’re remiss not to take advantage of it.”

The main advantage of attending the conference is the opportunity to talk to other councillors about what is going on in their communities. Communities in Saskatchewan have common problems and needs, and that cities can help each other solve those common problems.

He notes that Yorkton’s cannabis file was based on a work done first in Saskatoon, for example, and work done in larger cities can influence how smaller cities like Yorkton work on the same issue.

“I think it’s important that people realize we’re never alone.”

record high labour force, employment, full-time employment, male and female employment for the month of January.

• Major year-over-year gains were reported for health care and social assistance up 4,300 jobs; agriculture up 3,500 jobs;

educational services up 3,400 jobs.

• Youth employment up 1,800 jobs year-overyear.

Yorkton men fined for having a loaded firearm in a vehicle Two men recently pleaded guilty in a Yorkton Provincial Court to wildlife charges of hunting under the influence of marijuana.

During a patrol in September 2018, Ministry of Environment conservation officers from Duck Mountain discovered two men in a vehicle parked on Wildlife Development Fund lands near Calder, SK. The lands were clearly posted as “foot access only.”

As officers approached the vehicle, they detected a strong odour of burning marijuana. Upon conducting a hunter compliance check, the officers located an unspecified amount of marijuana and a loaded firearm inside the vehicle.

Yorkton residents Timothy Eashappie, 37, and Colby BarnhardtPeepeetch, 20, were charged with hunting under the influence of a narcotic and being in possession of marijuana.

Eashappie was also

charged with driving with a suspended licence and operating a vehicle on Wildlife Lands. He received a total of $1,250 in fines.

Barnhardt-Peepeetch was also charged with having a loaded firearm in a vehicle and fined a total of $1,480 for his violations.

Both men received two-year hunting suspensions.

Hunters are reminded that being under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is illegal and extremely dangerous when firearms are

involved. Also, Fish and Wildlife Development Fund lands are only accessible by foot, as motor vehicles are not permitted on these lands.

If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561, or call #5555 (SaskTel cellular subscribers), or report a violation online at www. saskatchewan.ca/tip. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

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Cold does not deter snowmobilers

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The 2019 edition of Snowarama was a success in spite of the very cold temperatures that greeted participants Saturday.

The event still has 156 riders braving the frigid conditions, combining to raise $141,000.

The always popular snowmobile trail ride attracted snowmobile enthusiasts from all over Saskatchewan, and from as far afield as Alberta, all joining forces for a great cause – to raise funds for children and youth experiencing disability.

Snowarama is a fundraising event which combines winter fun and community spirit in support of Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan.

“We are absolutely thrilled about the sup-

technologies improving their quality of life.”

The top three fundraisers for 2019 were; first, Kenn Propp raising $15,325, followed by Lynn Schmidt who raised $6031, and Bruce Peppler raising $5270.

Platinum sponsors of the event include Yorkton Co-op, Yorkton Sno-Riders, Yorkton This Week, The Marketplace, the Saskatchewan S n o w m o b i l i n g Association, Fox FM, GX94, and CTV.

port we received this year from the 156 snowmobilers that raised money and showed up despite the cold weather, the corporations that gave financial support and prize

donations, the volunteers that gave their time, and the media who helped to spread awareness,” reported Aleks Hoeber, Program Manager of SaskAbilities, Yorkton

Branch in a release Monday. “The funds raised will help children experiencing disabilities make lifelong friendships while experiencing all the joys of camp

without limitations at Camp Easter Seal. Local children will be able to access day camp at a fraction of the price and many individuals will benefit from adaptive

The Easters Seals Snowarama funds three programs that are offered and operated by SaskAbilities: Adaptive Technology Services, Summer Fun, and Camp Easter Seal. The programs provide self-confidence, independence, and recreational opportunities for individuals experiencing disability.

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Politics Think back about a dozen years ago when we were in the middle of a pre-election fight over education property tax on farmland.

Then premier Lorne Calvert vowed to remove it … although his NDP government never quite got around to doing it. Instead, his NDP government’s focus in its 2007 budget was free prescription drugs for seniors. The NDP were clobbered in rural seats and lost power to Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party.

It was an important lesson on why governments need to pay attention to municipal funding issues — even issues in areas where you aren’t likely to win many seats.

Both municipal politicians and property taxpayers are all too aware of the provincial government’s roll in providing adequate funding to keep down local taxes.

This takes us to one of the bigger problems Scott Moe has faced since becoming premier a year ago.

Upon taking over from Wall, Moe has had to contend with a reduction in the municipal revenue sharing pool from $271 million in 2016 to $241 million in 2017. Moreover, after that $30-million cut in the austerity 2017-18 budget, the revenue sharing pool was frozen at $241 million last so that Moe’s government would have a better shot at balancing the budget this year.

On top of having to contend with cut and freeze, there was now uncertainty for municipal politicians. The revenue sharing formula had been based on a simple, clean and predictable formula most quite liked.

Under Wall’s administration, it was decided to give one percentage point of the then-five-percent provincial sales tax to fund the municipal revenue sharing pool.

Simple. Easy. Predictable. It was a formula that towns, cities, villages and rural municipalities could easily use to determine what amount of money they could expect in future years. That made budgeting decisions for municipalities — who, unlike the province, cannot run deficits — significantly easier.

But then along came that spring 2017 budget that only raised the PST to six per cent but broadening it significantly to things like junk food, restaurant meals and insurance.

It was more money for the province that it clearly needed to fight its deficit. But it also threw it’s revenue-sharing formula out of whack.

Annual provincial sales tax revenue vaulted to close to $2 million — more than $300 million per single percentage point of the now, broader six-per-cent PST. Ideally, Moe could have re-instated the old one-percentage-point-of-the-PST as the new revenue sharing pool formula and handed over $300-million-plus to the municipalities.

Municipalities surely would have been overjoyed over that.

But it wouldn’t have been as helpful to the provincial government’s own deficit fight. The Sask. Party government clearly needs every penny it can get to balance the budget.

So what Moe did instead at last week’s annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is unveil new formula to fund the revenue sharing pool. It is now threequarters of percentage point of a much broader six-per-cent PST. In practical terms, that will mean $251 million for the municipal revenue sharing pool in the 2019-20 budget. That’s a modest $10 million or four-per-cent more than last year — still less than the $271 million in 2016 and far cry from the $300-million plus it would have been if was a full percentage point.

The NDP and leader Ryan Meili have cried foul, hinting an NDP government could provide a full percentage point.

And mayors of the big cities — where Moe and the Sask. Party are in for tougher political fights — seem happy with the modest increase and even happier to see a return to stable source of funding.

And Moe seems to have dealt with a big potential big headache.

Keeping municipal politicians reasonably happy is key.

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

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oo often we forget just how much expertise and experience we can draw upon within the local community.

So when groups look to organize speakers and events it is sometimes a natural thing to look to bring in an ‘expert’ from somewhere outside the city.

To the credit of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce they chose not to look beyond our community when organizing the slate of presenters for its upcoming Business Summit in the city March 27.

“We want local people involved …

We feel they can relate (to the local situation),” said Chamber president Mike Stackhouse at a press conference last week announcing the Summit.

Certainly each community has its own unique flavour when it comes to most things, and that includes how patrons and business interact most successfully.

What would work in Vancouver does not necessarily translate to a city in Saskatchewan. What works most effectively in terms of doing business in Saskatoon may not be as good a fit in Yorkton.

But there are businesses in our city which have been around for years. They have figured out what works best for them to attract and keep customers. If those business people are willing to share what has worked for them, it is a valuable resource for those attending the summit to tap into.

That is the first goal of the event according to Stackhouse, to provide information whereby participants can each take home one or two pieces of information that will help them with their respective businesses.

The second goal is about boosting

local business confidence by creating “an atmosphere of positivity within the business community,” he said.

For years, the attitude of people in Saskatchewan was seen as something of a barrier. There was a sort of malaise that big things, good things, were happening somewhere, but rarely here in our province.

The Saskatchewan Party to its credit, did a lot of work to improve our attitude about our own province, or at least it did in the years following its first election back in 2007.

Of late, the rhetoric coming out of Regina has been less contusive to creating an upbeat atmosphere around business.

The Saskatchewan Party was reticent in its support of changes to marijuana legislation even though it was an intriguing new business avenue.

The government has also railed upon the carbon tax about to be implemented by the federal government.

Sometimes, when you say something enough, it becomes what you have said.

The government has suggested the carbon tax will be a dire drag on business, including agriculture, to the point it has had a negative impact even before being fully implemented here. People are pulling back in fear of the suggested boogey man about to emerge without knowing what it will actually look like.

That is not to suggest the new tax won’t have an impact, all taxes do, like increasing the provincial sales tax and broadening its application has had thanks to the Saskatchewan Party.

But crying wolf repeatedly does not create a positive atmosphere for business, so hopefully those at the summit will help our community see change is constant, and our community and its businesses will survive and thrive.

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Council appoints Board of Revision

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council has once again approved appointing Gord Krismer & Associates to act as the City of Yorkton’s Board of Revision.

The group, was initially approved to the position in 2017, explained Ashley Stradeski,

Director of Finance, with the City.

“The decision to move in this direction was driven by multiple factors, such as complexity of the assessment process, quasi-judicial appeal process, and potential losses from the Saskatchewan Municipal Board,” detailed material circulated to the regu-

lar meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Stradeski noted, following recent decisions received from the Saskatchewan Municipal Board, Administration feels the move has been a favorable one.

The most recent rulings from the Saskatchewan Municipal

Kin Week proclaimed

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer At the joint request of the Yorkton Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs Yorkton Council were unanimous in proclaiming the week of Feb. 24 to March 2 as Kin Week.

Kinette president Chris Fisher told the regular meeting of Council Monday that the “motto of the Kinsmen& Kinette Club is “Serving the communities greatest need” and our vision is to create and promote strong, healthy, and engaged Canadian communities.”

By marking the week in the city Fisher said it would help the local clubs “support that goal at a local level and bring awareness of our organizations to the community as a whole.”

March 2 is also “the start of the 43rd annual Telemiracle Telethon,” said Fisher.

Declaring the week

Yorkton Council proclaimed the week of Feb. 24 to March 2 as Kin Week at its regular meeting Monday.

Here from left; Lawrence Klemetski representing Kinsmen and Chris Fisher of the Kinettes receive the proclamation from Mayor Bob Maloney. also helps raise awareness for this amazing project Saskatchewan Kin looks after.

The local clubs have been hosting events to raise money for this event over the past few weeks, said Fisher.

Additionally, the clubs hold several projects throughout the year

Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville, is currently accepting nominations for residents of Yorkton-Melville who deserve to be recognized for his or her volunteer service.

“In the fall of 2017, as we celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday, I was honoured to recognize 30 individuals and four groups at the first YorktonMelville Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony,” said Wagantall. “The recipients of the commemorative medals and certificates were nominated by their communities, peers, friends and families for their time and talents dedicated to fundraising projects, service organizations and special causes.

“Knowing that so many more deserve public appreciation for their selfless service, I am pleased to once again host such an event.”

The inaugural awards ceremony was

to raise money and all of the funds raised stay local in our community.

The local kin have a great history of working with city council and we are grateful to the support that has been shown to our clubs and we would appreciate the opportunity to maintain this tradition, said Fisher.

held in Yorkton, and recipients came from as far away as Hudson Bay, Lac Vert and Mistatim. To be able to honour this year’s volunteers closer to their hometowns, ceremonies are planned for Melville, Yorkton, Preeceville and Rose Valley later this spring.

“We all know the crucial role volunteers play in our communities. I encourage you to recognize someone in your community who has made a difference in the lives of others through volunteerism – perhaps someone who has humbly contributed to the benefit of your community for years or has stepped up to achieve what others thought couldn’t be done.”

For more information and/or nomination forms, contact 306-782-3309 or email cathay.wagantall.c1b@parl.gc.ca.

The deadline to submit a nominee is Feb. 15, 2019.

SaskTel brings infiNET fibre to Melville SaskTel will be bringing their high speed fibre internet service, infiNET, to Melville. Billed as Saskatchewan’s fastest fibre optics network, Melville will benefit by being one of the first in the regional rollout of the service.

Providing speeds of up to 300 Mbps, infiNET promises to provide faster, smoother and more reliable connections.

Better video playback, larger file capacities and unlimited usage which SaskTel claims will have no overage fees are just some of the advantage touted by the service.

“SaskTel’s infiNET network is one of the most advanced and reliable communication networks available anywhere in the world today,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “With this latest expansion, SaskTel continues to deliver the technology and tools that the people and businesses in our province need to compete and succeed in the modern world.”

Part of SaskTel’s commitment to invest $1.4 bil-

cent of the commercial taxable assessment, said Stradeski.

While the City of Yorkton did experience some loss in the commercial sector as a result of the appeals, the financial loss of less than $80,000.00 was related to one property. The Board ruled in favor of SAMA in 45 of the 50 appeals heard by

the Board.

The 2018 operating budget for the Board of Revision was $10,000.00 with the final operating cost coming in at $5,010.00. This amount was offset by recovering $20,400.00 in appeal fees the City of Yorkton retained as a result of Board of Revision Decisions.

History Corner What’s behind the green door?

MP seeks help

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer

Board upheld decisions made by the Board of Revision in 2017 for over 40 commercial properties in the City of Yorkton.

The number of appeals filed in 2018 were down from 117 the previous year.

However, of the 65 filed, 60 were commercial properties representing roughly 30 per

lion across Saskatchewan through 2023. SaskTel says investments such as these ensure that Saskatchewan continues to receive some of the best communication and entertainment services in the world.

Existing customers of

SaskTel’s maxTV service will also notice a boost in service. You’ll now be able to watch HD on up to 7 TV sets, plus record four programs simultaneously on your PVR. For more information, visit www.sasktel.com/ infinet

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The image of this green door was taken in 1997 in the basement of the Yorkton Hotel. I was, at the time, “exploring” rumours of underground tunnels that may have existed in Yorkton during the Prohibition years in Saskatchewan between 1915 to 1924. At that time, all bars and liquor outlets were shut down and the only place men could get liquor was at local drug stores, with a doctor’s prescription for “medicinal” purposes.

Of course, there was suddenly a remarkable increase of colds and flu in men. Also, using the loop holes in liquor laws, while you could not buy Saskatchewan liquor, one could go to the neighbouring province to buy some. So, if on the return trip you successfully avoided police patrols you then had to have a good hiding place at your destination. Consequently, all sorts of folklore survived from the “banish the bars” era in Yorkton! One main story: stashes of good liquor were stored underground in networks of tunnels. Yorkton had special stories because it was said that the Bronfman brothers, Harry and Sam, had tunnels here and there in the downtown. One story was that they had a tunnel running from the Yorkton Hotel on Second Avenue North to the Balmoral Hotel on North Front Street aka Livingstone Street. Today, we will start examining the stories, one at a time to eliminate the tall tales. The idea that the Yorkton Hotel had tunnels running up to the Balmoral Hotel is not a reasonable assumption. Here is why: we checked with Director of Engineering René Richard and the distance between the two locations is 385 meters or 1,263 feet! That is too much dirt to haul away after digging to be able to work without being noticed. There were also posts for the coal-oil street lamps, dugout coal shoots near buildings and sewage pipes as underground barriers.

And so, is there a special story to the green door in the hotel basement? Some historical accounts tell

us that there were “speakeasies” (these could be a coffee shop or a bathhouse) that had an outside door painted green to indicate secretly to special customers who frequented the places that hard liquor could be enjoyed within. In this case, we think not! First, Bronfmans did not own the Yorkton Hotel during the Prohibition years. Furthermore, for any hiding or shipping of liquor purposes, Harry owned several buildings on Third Avenue South — all in closer proximity to the Balmoral Hotel and the railway. The green door was also on the north wall, and at one time opened to a space where there were clotheslines. A much more likely reason for the door’s colour — there was a good sale on paint one day at the Dunlop store down the street.

Next week, we will continue to study the places thought to have been entrances to tunnels. We welcome any folklore stories.

P.S. My title What’s Behind The Green Door? I remember jiving to that famous 1956 Rock and Roll song of the same title.

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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College holds open house

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Parkland College held two days of open houses this week to help prospective students get a first-hand look at courses and facilities.

“This is the third time we’ve done this,” said college spokesperson Brendan Wagner, adding the first year it was strictly focused in university courses, “Last year we expanded to all of our programs,” he said. “…

It’s an opportunity to just stop in and find out what’s available here.”

The first day of the open houses focused on the courses available at the Trades & Technology Centre, while the second gave those interested a look inside the main campus

attached to the Regional High School.

Wagner said the first night of the open house “was a little slow” but added “when it’s minus 400 degrees it’s tough to get people to come out.”

The numbers on day two looked better, he added, adding numbers would likely improve “as parents get off work.”

The local college offers 15-20 courses annually.

“It fluctuates depending on industry demand, and community demand,” said Wagner.

The college does offer some full degree programs among its courses including nursing from the University of Saskatchewan, social work from the University of Regina, and Indigenous education from the First Nations University of Canada.

Brendan Wagner left helps a prospective Parkland College student at a recent open house.

Council serves up coffee break

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When Yorkton Councillor Darcy Zaharia began promoting a ‘Coffee with City Council’ he was hoping an informal setting might offer a fresh way to address the issues some residents might have.

However, the event held Saturday at the Land Titles Building, did not bring out very many people to voice concerns, or ask questions.

“I don’t know if we expected a lot of people to come out,” said Zaharia, who added the cold temperatures didn’t help. “We would have liked a few more people.”

The issues for the handful that did turn out were not anything new, although they were rather varied, said Zaharia, adding they included street cleaning, retail businesses for the city, construction, and property taxes.

However, Zaharia said the idea was less about discovering new issues, and more about creating the opportunity to create easy dialogue with residents.

“It was to create an opportunity for residents to come out. That was key,” he said.

Zaharia said the idea of the ‘coffee’ is one he will try again.

“It’s something we can definitely do again, and will do again,” he said, adding he might opt for a different day of the week, or an evening event next time.

Council members Aaron Kienle, Bob Maloney and Randy Goulden talk at a recent ‘coffee’ event with Jerome Niezgoda. The event was designed for residents to have an informal setting to talk to local elected officials.

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Council Meeting Monday, March 4, 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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Book helps teach Cree dialects

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer An author reading at Yorkton Public Library Saturday was also an opportunity to learn a few words.

When the Trees Crackle with Cold: A Cree Calendar, winner of a Saskatchewan Book Awards Children’s Literature Award, is a beautifully written and illustrated narrative of the author’s Cree childhood in northern Saskatchewan. The book has been printed in English and is now available in three Cree dialects through audiobook form.

The book is by Bernice Johnson-Laxdal and Miriam Körner, who were both at the YPL presentation.

Johnson-Laxdal is a Cree language and culture teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience.

Originally from Ile-a-laCrosse, Saskatchewan, she now lives at Potato Lake and teaches in La Ronge.

Körner is a writer,

illustrator and arts educator.

From the Saskatchewan Book Awards website it notes “Miriam enjoys spending time with her sled dogs along the old trapline trails, talking to Elders about the times when they still had dogs, and writing for children and young adults about her northern adventures. Originally from Germany, she now lives at Potato Lake, SK., just down the road from Bernice.”

Körner said their “respect of the Cree language” was certainly part of the impetus “right at the beginning” in terms of working on the book.

Once written broadening the audience by producing written and audio versions of various Cree dialects was a rather natural step.

It has been an initiative that has been wellreceived, said Körner, adding there has been increased interest in First Nations communities to learn their traditional languages and the book can be a tool in that

process.

As a result the book has been popular with educators, said JohnsonLaxdal. But the book was also the top selling book at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon, so the audience is beyond the classroom, she added.

As for the contents of the book; “a bear sleeping safely in her den, Kohkom telling a story by the fire, the trees crackling with cold—we are all connected to the seasons and the cycle of nature,” detailed the publisher website (Your Nickle’s Worth Publishing). “The calming rhythm of the words echoes the rhythm of the land in this timeless picture book about the moon calendar of the northern Cree, and its warmly rendered watercolour illustrations bring Saskatchewan’s north to life.”

The calendar aspect of the book is one of its most interesting. While the traditional Gregorian calendar which we are generally most familiar with as well as having the most widespread use today, it is not the only

way of structuring a year.

Another approach is that of the lunar year, the period of 12 lunar months.

In When the Trees Crackle With Cold, the co-authors present a traditional Cree moon calendar, supported by Körner’s full-colour illustrations, and of course text of explanation.

Authors Bernice Johnson-Laxdal and Miriam Körner gave a reading at the Yorkton Public Library Saturday.

Fibre artist Jayne Himsl and Godfrey Dean Gallery director Don Stein at a reception Sunday.

Reception highlights fibre art show

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer An art reception to highlight Ekphrastic: A Celebration of Fabric and Poetry a traveling show from the Fibre Art Network (FAN) was held at the Godfrey Dean Gallery Sunday.

The show, which has been at the gallery since Jan. 7, pairs the winning submissions of twelve poets with a quilted work.

“The visual works you see here in textile form are directly inspired by the poem, and thusly paired. The visuals come from the artist’s interpretation of the poet’s text,” said

Don Stein, Executive Director of the Godfrey Dean Gallery in an article previewing the show done in January.

FAN artists come exclusively from the Western provinces of Canada, with the distinct variety of outlook covering the cultural range of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Among the FAN members in the show which will hang at the Godfrey Dean Gallery until Feb. 23 is Jayne Himsl of Weyburn.

“The world we live in, the prairie skies, my garden’s cycle of life - these natural elements inspire my work,” writes Himsl in an artist statement on her website at www.

jayniehimsl.ca “Using yarns, crochet cotton, embroidery floss and fibres I interpret nature in macro and micro dimensions. By melding realistic and abstract images, I offer my vision of the environment.”

During Sunday’s reception Himsl it is always exciting to have a piece in a show and to see her work hanging in a gallery.

But what sets Himsl’s work and that of other FAN members apart as art?

“They are completely original designs, not

working from a pattern,” she offered. “They’re creations from each artist’s imaginations.”

For Himsl the artistic aspect is still relatively new, although she said she has been “sewing since I was six-yearsold.”

While sewing has always been part of her life, it was about a decade ago Himsl said she saw the work of Martha Coles at a gallery in Weyburn.

“I hadn’t really imagined using a sewing machine to make art before that,” she said.

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“It’s a learning curve.

I’m still learning and improving I hope,” she said, adding that is where being a member of FAN helps. “… We learn from each other within the group,” she said.

Himsl said while some fibre artists write out a rather detailed plan for a new piece, she gets an idea and gets to work, adding that does mean a piece may evolve on her through the actual cre-

ation process.

“That’s what works for me. It’s not what works for everybody,” she said.

The Yorkton presentation of the Ekphrastic exhibition was curated

by Donald Stein and Edith Skeard, assisted

by Nickita Longman of Winnipeg. It contains 48 pieces by 48 different artists.

For more information, visit the Godfrey Dean Gallery at 49 Smith St. East.

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Using and owning farm data A recent survey by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) regarding agriculture information technology has revealed results that most would have anticipated before checking the boxes on a survey form.

Farmers have traditionally been quick adopters of technology from the time of the first steel plows, through to the arrival of tractors replacing horses, to zero-till farming, and the use of global positioning systems.

Information technology is no different in terms of its usage on the farm. It is just another tool to help producers be more productive and more profitable.

But, there is an issue tied to information tech-

nology that is not tied to deciding on a new seed variety, or an air seeder with some innovative technology new to the industry. The difference is what the information gathered on an individual farm might be used for off of that farm, and by whom.

In a release FCC noted its “Vision Panel survey shows 25 per cent of the more than 2,000 Canadian farmers questioned have become less comfortable sharing data with outside organizations – such as suppliers – over the past two years, while 58 per cent say their comfort level hasn’t changed.”

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“There is no doubt that privacy protection and control over where and how farm data is used is a top-of-mind issue for a majority of producers,” said Fred Wall, FCC marketing vice-president in the release.

Again, this can’t be seen as a huge surprise by the industry.

A producer can be accepting of the huge impact large mega national corporations have in terms of supporting agriculture on a large number of fronts, but some caution in terms of how a person’s specific farm data is used has to be in the back of many producers’

minds.

“At the same time, most see the benefits of using technology to improve their operations, reduce paperwork and help them make better decisions in a growing and dynamic industry,” said Wall.

In fact, 69 per cent of those surveyed believe technology can increase efficiency, lower costs and result in better yields, while 65 per cent believe it can improve management control and decision-making, noted the release.

What the results indicate is a desire by producers to be aware of just how data collected on their farm might be disseminated and utilized beyond making specific decisions on

their farms.

That is a challenge for the information technology sector as once something is digitized and send out into the world tracking it can obviously be challenging.

Of course some of the onus falls to producers too to make wise decisions when choosing software and service providers.

There is undoubtedly much to learn in terms of accumulated data from a variety of on-farm sources, but controls are also clearly needed to ensure privacy and personal knowledge retention.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Speckle Park highlighted in sale

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A Speckle Parkinfluence feeder cattle sale was held at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton recently.

The sale, in its third year, is an opportunity for producers using Speckle Park cattle in their operation to bring their feeder calves to Yorkton where they are sorted into lots based on sex, type and weight, making the resulting pens more attractive to purchase.

Josh Vogel, of Legacy Speckle Park near Theodore was the man instrumental in launching the sale three years ago.

“It was basically organized by me and Heartland,” he said. “I just wanted to set up a

day to market Speckle Park calves.”

Vogel said the idea is not new as other beef breeders hold pre-sort sales where they focus on marketing that breed’s genetics.

This year numbers were up, “which is good,” said Vogel.

“We were probably up by 30 per cent. Last year we had close to 200 (head), and this year we had over 300.”

This year also saw some big lots sorted from the cattle brought in by producers from Saskatchewan and Manitoba. One lot had 72-head, another 92. The larger lots are more appealing to those buying for feedlots as they come closer to filling a pen with like sized cattle of similar genetics.

A pen of Speckle Park-influenced feeder calves.

Vogel said the sale is just another step in building a base for the Speckle Park breed which is a relative new-

comer in terms of beef breeds.

Speckle Park is a breed initially developed in Saskatchewan. It is

one of only a few beef cattle breeds developed in Canada. The latter half of the breed’s name derives from the charac-

teristic white, black and grey spots and patches of color that it is known for.

Speckle Park were officially recognized by the Canadian government in 2006. A breed association was formed in 1985.

Vogel, who started in the breed in 2001 with his father, said the work is ongoing to grow the breed.

“We still have work to do to have steady demand for calves,” he said. “It’s kind of the chicken and the egg thing. It’s hard to get demand when you don’t have the numbers, but it’s hard to get the numbers without demand.”

But the sale is helping.

“I think the general support is kind of the story for this year,” said Vogel.

Canola trial results now available Results for the 2018 Canola Performance Trials (CPT), which compared 29 new and leading canola varieties, are now available through the online searchable database at canolaperformancetrials.ca.

CPT 2018 included Clearfield, Liberty Link and Roundup Ready varieties grown in short, mid- and long-seasonzone locations across Western Canada. It also included nine straightcut small plot trials and

a good selection of clubroot-resistant (CR) varieties.

“With 10 clubrootresistant varieties in the trials this year, the data provide a valuable seeddecision tool as the disease continues to spread across the Prairies,” says John Guelly, chair of the CPT Governance Committee.

Using the online searchable database, located at the bottom of the page at canolaperformancetrials.ca, grow-

ers can filter CPT results by province, season zone and herbicide-tolerance system. They can also search all varieties or do head-to-head comparisons of two or three varieties. Simply select a year and other filter parameters, and click ‘Search Trials’ to produce graphs and a data table displaying yield, days to maturity, height and lodging comparisons.

A map shows the locations for all trials that fit the selections.

The online tool can also compare variety results over a number of years. The CPT program has been running since 2011, and all data collected over the past eight years is available.

“Canola grower organizations continue to fund these trials because growers see good value from the independent, third-party data on new and familiar canola varieties,” says Guelly.

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Manitoba Canola Growers Association fund the program, along with contributions from the British Columbia Grain Producers Association. CPTs are guided by Governance and Technical Committees, which include grower representation, and facilitated by a contracted coordinator (Haplotech). Seed for 2018 trials was provided by the distributing companies.

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Production highlights local author

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When the Laketown Players hit the stage this week at the Saltcoats Community Hall the production will have a very strong connection to the community.

The local theatre group will be performing ‘Black Fly Rapids’ an original play by Stephen Farquharson.

Farquharson is a local playwright, having grown up in Saltcoats, and after teaching in Theodore and Yorkton, had the opportunity to return to the community with his family.

“I served as Principal of Saltcoats School up until my retirement last year,” he told Yorkton This Week.

As for an interest in the stage Farquharson said during his years in Theodore and Yorkton he was involved with high school dramas and teaching Drama at the Yorkton Regional High School so it was natural to maintain the interest.

“First and foremost, I find the whole process

of putting on a community theatre production, to be a lot of fun,” he said. “The cast and crew become very close during our months of practising.

And, when I write, I hope that people that come to see it will relate to it and will get more out of it than just a few cheap laughs … even though I definitely go for a few cheap laughs, too!”

As a writer Farquharson majored in English at the University of Saskatchewan including a class in creative writing.

“I’ve done a Charlie Farquharson imitation, in which I wrote my own scripts, and have performed for quite a few groups (including three Lt. Governors),” he said.

“Those were always well received, so I guess they gave me the confidence to try to write a full length play.

“That, coupled with the need for scripts to suit our group and audience, prompted me to start writing plays. ‘Black Fly Rapids’ is the fifth play I’ve written that the Laketown Players have

performed.”

The latest play “takes place up North on a river, during a family reunion,” said Farguharson. “One of my daughters and I, often go up to the Churchill River with the Jamieson family, where we do a fair bit of white water canoeing and just generally have a great time. So, some of the scenes certainly draw on those experiences.

And, the family reunion, where everybody cares for each other, but has trouble getting along, well who hasn’t been there?”

The idea for the play has been one percolating

in Farguharson’s mind for some time.

“I’ve had the idea for this play for about a year, so even though I never typed a word until about two-weeks before rehearsals, I had a pretty good idea of where I was going to go with this one,” he said, adding, “I’m a terrible procrastinator, and I’m also busy with many different projects, so the fact that I wrote it in such a short time, is more a comment on how much I was pressured by time than a case of it ‘flowing easily!’”

Asked what the most challenging aspect of the project was, Farquharson

said it was less challenging because of the co-operative approach taken with the theatre troupe.

“The beauty of the Laketown Players is how everybody just pitches in and are so positive,” he said. “Some of the scenes require creative staging.

I don’t worry about that when I write. I usually have a strong idea of how I want it staged, and I know that people like Joan Wilson or Hanna Farquharson will come up with wonderful ways to artistically bring my vision to life.

“The cast members do a great job of getting in to their roles, and knowing that makes it easier to write because I have confidence that they’ll add themselves to the role they have, and bring it to life.”

The play’s strength may lie in its ability to connect to something in the viewer’s own lives.

“I think a lot of people will see glimpses of their own families and I think the story makes important points about how we treat our families,”

offered Farquharson.

“And, I hope people will find it entertaining!”

As the playwright Farquharson said he is generally happy with the play, although he admits rarely is he ever completely satisfied with his writing efforts.

“I’m not sure I’m ever completely satisfied with my own plays,” he said.

“There are parts of it that I kind of wish I’d done a better job of. On the other hand, there are a few lines that still make me giggle even after hearing them a hundred times.

“Overall, I guess I’ll let the audience decide if it’s any good …

“I guess it will be similar to when we’ve done other plays I’ve written.

I’ll be a bit of a nervous wreck and full of self-doubt until (hopefully) the audience starts to enjoy it and has their first big laugh.”

There will be dinner theatre showings of the play Feb. 14, 15 and 16 evenings with a Dessert Theater showing Sunday afternoon Feb. 17.

Nordic mythology in a future setting 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.

It is great to just sort of trip into something great when flipping around the Internet.

I have a general interest in comic books, one that stretches back a few decades now, so when I came upon a link for the webcomic Stand Still Stay Silent I clicked to it rather quickly.

What I found is something really good.

Stand Still, Stay Silent is a Finnish-Swedish webcomic started by Minna Sundberg in 2013.

Set in post-apocalyp-

tic Scandinavia, some 90-years in the future, the webcomic incorporates Nordic mythology.

Sundberg was born in Sweden in 1990 and lived in Finland during 19972013 (her school years), then moved briefly back to Sweden during 20142015 right after graduating from university, and is currently living in Finland once again.

“I got myself a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the University of Industrial Arts in Helsinki in 2013, and during my two final years of those studies I drew my first proper webcomic, A Redtail’s dream, a 556 page tale built around concepts from Finnish mythology.

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Web Wanderings enough making comics to start my big dream project right away,” she said in her bio.

“Stand Still, Stay Silent portrays a postapocalyptic Scandinavia, where the countries are returned to their mythical Nordic past,” details Wikipedia.

“Various legendary monsters roam the landscape, and people can use a form of magic. However, the disease and tragedy that caused the massive

depopulation of the area is not largely focused upon; most people live a comfortable lifestyle.

Sundberg is a large fan of maps and topography, making heavy use of projections of coastlines, mountains and fjords, or charts like a language family tree.

“Sundberg chooses to begin with a prologue disconnected to the main story; this depicts various families fleeing from the disease during its initial

outbreak. Instead, its primary plot focuses on a group of “poorly funded and terribly unqualified” group of researchers.

They head into the abandoned “silent world” after a 90-year period of isolation, utilising various forms of transport along the way. The storyline focuses on the party’s adventure from that point.”

The webcomic has received a Reuben Award in the ‘Online Long Form’ category in 2015. The National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Awards weekend is an annual gala event.

The Reuben Award (determined by secret ballot) is presented to the Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. Cartoonists in various professional divisions are also honoured with special

plaques for excellence.

These awards are voted by a combination of the general membership and specially-formed juries.

Since this story began in 2013, and is still being added too, there is a massive accumulation of story here, the first story ‘arc’ being collected into a printed book weighing it at 300-plus pages. So you can fall into this story for days, and enjoy the experience.

The comic updates four times a week, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Check it out at www. sssscomic.com - Calvin Daniels For an extra spot to wander head to www. yorktonthisweek.com for this week’s web exclusive wandering look at the NFB film that garnered an Oscar nomination.

Get close and shoot lots

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer There are some very basic things to follow to get better photographs.

Greg Johnson, who is best-known as The Tornado Hunter held a camera workshop for beginners at Windy Acres Retreat near Yorkton this week. He said photographers need to get the basics down first.

“This is more about understanding how the camera works,” he said, adding the best approach is “keep it simple.”

Johnson noted that there were 19 different cameras being used by the 19 participants.

Johnson said cameras today have a lot of different functions and adjustments that can be made, but by focusing on less things, you can be better at taking photographs.

“I show what we can eliminate and stop using,” he said.

One thing to stop using is the auto mode, he said.

By going to manual control with a little experience there is nothing a person can’t shoot.

It is also important to use the camera often, and that means shooting lots of pictures, something Johnson said some people are reluctant to do.

“I think a lot of people

Tornado Hunter Greg Johnson provided insights into photography at a recent workshop. still have a hang-up from film,” being careful in taking photos because of the cost of film and developing.

“The technology exists now we can shoot more,” he said.

Once out taking photographs Johnson said some general rules do come into play.

For example standing with the camera sort of between your navel and eye-line gives a rather

boring viewpoint, said Johnson, adding get higher, or lower provides a fresher angle on the subject.

Johnson reminded that is the role of a photographer, to show a

different side of things.

He said as a result they need to capture their subjects in ways the eyeball doesn’t see the same thing every day.

One of the best ways is to get up close to the

subject.

“Shoot close-up for impact,” he said, adding the closer you are to the subject, the fuller the frame becomes with the key subject, and the photograph is better.

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A real life Toy Story

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Neil Isleys used to play with an old metal tractor in his grandmother’s toy box.

“It was a Massey 44 … It was my uncle’s,” he explained.

When he grew up he took the beat up old toy and restored it.

“It was missing a fender and seat,” said Isley, who added he took it to a toy show in Saskatoon back in 1996. “I was able to find the parts and the history of the toy.”

The idea was to put the restored toy back in the toy box for another generation.

But his grandmother said the tractor deserved to be on a shelf, which is just where Isley put it in his Delisle, SK home.

Now 22-years later the restored tractor has been joined by more than 200 more in a garage converted into an old style diner where the collection resides.

All of the toys were made by the Lincoln Toys, the company Isley, who attended the Yorkton Toy and Collectable Show on the weekend, had learned about at the Saskatoon show.

“Lincoln Toys was a Canadian company,” he said, adding they produced toys from 1946 through to 1959 in Windsor, ON. The company’s most successful years were just after the Second World War until the early 1950s. As the fifties wore on the Lincoln toy designs became “out-of-date,” said Isley, adding there was increased competition too coming primarily out of Japan where the toys were cheaper to produce and were more detailed as well.

The Lincoln toys were “all pressed steel,” said Isley, who collects with his wife Allison, herself a lover of the Lincoln line.

The pressed steel fit with the history of the plant itself.

“The company prior to the war did carry accessories,” he said, adding during the war they switched to producing ammo boxes and then toys after the war to meet the demand of a boom in babies.

“Lincoln Specialties, also based in Windsor, ON, was the distributor for the large line of pressed steel toys between 1946 and 1958. Windsor Steel and Ellwood Toys of Tilbury, ON are the two companies which originally produced the Lincoln Toys. Windsor Steel and Ellwood Toys went out of business in the late 1950s. However, their influence on toy design lasted long after as some toy trucks were kept in production by a series of companies, including Li’l Beaver Toys and Saturn Toys, until the early 1970s.

The original logo of Li’l Beaver Trucks, a division of Irwin Toys of Toronto, contains both of Canada’s best known symbols, the beaver and the maple leaf,” details www.historymuseum.ca In terms of what toys Lincoln produced, Isley said it was a very diverse array of products.

“They had a little bit of everything,” he said.

That said, Isley said one of the most notable products were Massey Harris tractors and implements.

“They had the contract for Massey Harris in Canada,” he said.

Those pieces are highly coveted as they cross the lines among collectors. Not only does an avid Lincoln collector want the various models -- some have wooden wheels, some rubber, others have a seat on a spring others a solid pedestal – but farm toy collectors are on the lookout too.

And even a single toy often had multiple models.

“They had three different styles of dump trucks,” he said.

And the logos matter too. There are people who collect Coca-Cola or Planters Peanuts memorabilia, so a Lincoln panel truck with those logos have more collectors interested.

The Lincoln line also offered toys in various colour schemes, some rather garish. Isley pointed to a grey panel truck, with yellow trim along the bottom, and a red back door. While it might sound hideous he reminded toys are made for children, and they like bright colours.

Isley said the hobby has changed.

“Canadian and American Pickers (the television shows) have changed the point of view on Canadian toys,” he said. “… It’s not the way it used to be.”

Isley said 20 years ago $20-$50 could buy you a nice Lincoln toy, not a rare one, but a good example of a more common model.

“Today you wouldn’t be able to touch it for under $100 even in tough condition,” he said.

Neil and Allisin Isley are avid Lincoln Toy collectors.

And then there are the boxes, a real rarity collectors covet. Metal toys can survive a lot of play by children. The box it would have come in is usually tossed away.

Again pointing to a Massey tractor model, Isley said it might bring $250. The box would add $1400 to the value.

So a couple of years ago when a fellow from Foam Lake approached Isley with a Lincoln Sand Hopper,

complete with a box, he was ecstatic and bought it.

So what is Isley’s favourite piece? He was quick to point to a TCA airplane, but that is one he has.

There are always Holy Grails a collector pursues.

Isley’s is a 21-inch Lincoln Crane and Hopper. He admits the piece is something of an oddball, and maybe not as desirable among collectors as the trucks and their logos, but he has grown to appreciate the unusual pieces the company produced.

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

Monday-Friday.

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Triple P Discussion Group - Positive parenting help for parents/caregivers with children ages 0-10.

March 2 – Dealing with Disobedience; March 9 – Managing Fighting and Aggression; March 16 – Developing a Good Bedtime Routine; March 23 – Hassle-free shopping with children.

For All Sessions Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Venue: St. Andrew’s United Church, 29 Smith Street East, Yorkton. **You can register for one or all of the sessions. **Childcare is available **All sessions are free of charge. Register for any or all session(s) by: Calling Triple P at (306) 783-3080, Text Triple P at (306) 621-3084, Email: Triple P at jamie. devos@sign-yorkton-org, Web: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca

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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. 15, The Zayshleys, Valentine Dance, admission $12.00; Feb. 22, Old Country Lads.

Contact Peter H. 306782-1846. Hall rental 306-783-6109.

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

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

In this case, the quilters are using their fabric art skills to respond to literary work: twelve Canadian poets were invited to submit a poem and FAN members created quilts for

each, inspired by or interpreting the written word. It’s a spectacular display of sewing, quilting and innovative fabric ideas. Admission is always free! Godfrey Dean Art, Gallery 49 Smith St. E, Yorkton, SK www.deangallery.ca

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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 306-8900417.

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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 306783-5022 or 306-7837042 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.

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

Please use the back door.

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

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

Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.

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

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

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

Nondenominational club.

Contact Joan at 306-7836042.

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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 t o play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 o r e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.

Massive flower sales mark the season Happy Valentine’s Day! Roses are red, violets are blue, guess how many flowers are sold to me and you? I read somewhere that around this time of year, more than 110 million roses are sold in the United States, most of them coming from California, and some coming from Colombia.

And when you figure in all the other beautiful flowers that are shared on this special day, the numbers of flowers are staggering! But so nice to think about, after the frigid temperatures of last week!

In the language of flowers, roses are without a doubt the kings of romance. They show up in literature, poetry, and art as the flower that expresses the message of the heart. But they are not the only flower that can convey a message of love and affection! Floriography is the language of flowers: what would you like to express?

Tulips have long been highly prized from ancient days in Turkey, and while we associate them with spring, they also declare love and bring the message of new beginnings; a great flower choice for a romance that is just budding!

Carnations express beauty and pride. Red says love and admiration, while the delicate pink carnation is symbolic of a Mom’s eternal love.

White carnations send a message of pure love and innocence.

Love is joyful and exuberant, and chrysanthemums send a message of joy and fidelity.

Sunflowers with their cheery faces say “I adore you!” The stately bird of paradise also expresses joy.

Elegant orchids carry several messages: they send the message of thoughtfulness, mature charm and beauty, and femininity. Because of their graceful structure, they also represent strength. Calla lilies send a message of admiration of beauty. Gladiolas speak of remembrance.

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Gardener’s Notebook Ivy expresses deep married love; jasmine sends the message of deep love and, with its heady fragrance, the message of sensuality.

When words can’t say it, the hydrangea tells of your heartfelt emotions and gratitude for the gift of the person you are sending them to; blue violets are the flowers of affection and faith.

Alstromeria is the friendship flower, saying you treasure the recipient.

And the fragrant, delicate ruffled sweet pea says the receiver brings you pure bliss!

If you feel that roses best say what you would like to say, remember that in the language of flowers, the color is significant. Red, of course, means love. White says innocence and a fresh start. Pink says happiness, and orange, desire.

Were you swept off your feet? Lavender is love at first sight. The delicate

hues of yellow or coral say friendship.

But really, the fun of floriography aside, anyone would enjoy getting any kind of flowers, because they say you care! And that’s the very best message of all.

My Sweet Pea’s birthday was on Valentine’s Day, so I wish her the most beautiful, delicate and fragrant bouquet of heavenly blossoms; I love you, Mom, Happy Birthday. Miss you so.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society invites you to visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca to see what’s new and coming up on the horticultural calendar. Don’t forget, the 9th Annual Seedy Saturday happens on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway.

Have a great week!

And to my sweetheart, Happy Valentine’s Day and all my love, Keith!

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Right love, wrong love?

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My daughter and I once turned on the TV in time to catch the last few minutes of a movie; just enough to grasp the plotline. It featured a pair of lovers – he was sixty, she sixteen. After “The End” slipped slowly off the screen, we sat silent, pondering.

“That’s just wrong,” she said finally, her disgust evident even over the syrupy exit music.

“Yeah, it’s not very acceptable in our culture is it?” I said. Then I thought a moment,

remembering what I know of other places, other times. “But in some cultures an age difference like that is common.

Even in Bible times….”

“I know,” she said. We turned off the TV and talked about love. Her perspective is that of a happily married woman, nevertheless with some memories of teenage romance she’d rather forget. Mine is shaped by over four decades of lovefilled marriage. But I too have memories of other relationships I’d rather

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Kathleen Gibson (www.kathleengibson.ca) is a Yorkton-based author and speaker.

Sunny Side Up kathleen@kathleengibson.ca

forget.

An old, but still popular love song with a great melody asks a haunting question, “How could this be wrong, when it

feels so right?” Romantic love often begs questions we’d rather not think about. Is love right only when experienced by two unattached people

Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for nuclear innovation receives $800,000 I n n o v a t i o n Saskatchewan is pleased to support the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (Fedoruk Centre) in Saskatoon, by providing $800,000 in funding to renovate and equip the Innovation Wing of the Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences (SCCS).

In total, the Government of Saskatchewan has provided $19.5 million to the SCCS since 2015.

The Fedoruk Centre operates the SCCS on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan, and supplies radiopharmaceuticals to the Royal University Hospital (RUH) for the diagnosis

and treatment of cancer by nuclear imaging. The funding from Innovation Saskatchewan supports the renovation and equipping of vacant space at the SCCS Innovation Wing, to create specialized labs for researchers working on new drug treatments using medical isotopes.

The SCCS is an important scientific facility for researchers conducting work with nuclear imaging technologies in the treatment of cancers, antibiotic resistant bacteria, and infectious diseases. As well, the funding will support a new imaging lab – the first of its kind in Canada – for researchers studying plants and soil bacteria

to improve crop productivity.

“The Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences and the Fedoruk Centre are vital to our health research cluster and have attracted world-class researchers to Saskatchewan,” Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Tina Beaudry-Mellor said.

“The research being conducted in this facility is generating expertise in the health and agriculture sectors, advancing Saskatchewan into the global research market.”

“The Fedoruk Centre operates the Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences as a

user facility where students and scientists from universities and industry can advance their programs of research in life sciences for applications in medicine, veterinarian health and agricultural technologies,” Fedoruk Centre Executive Director Dr. John Root said.

The Fedoruk Centre’s purpose is to place Saskatchewan among global leaders in nuclear research, development and training, and creating conditions for the province to advance into the value-added areas of nuclear innovation, medicine, materials research, power generation and environmental stewardship.

of compatible ages and backgrounds, or even (dare I say?) compatible sexes? How is it possible that the exquisite condition of the heart which “makes the world go around” could ever be wrong? When it comes to love and marriage, are there any absolutes that cut across all ages, genders, situations, and cultures?

The mention of moral absolutes, in today’s “feel good, do as you please” social climate raises hackles. One reason evangelical Christians so often face media and societal scorn is because they express (not always charitably, for shame) the opinion that there are indeed moral absolutes; overarching ethics, principles and values established by God not to kill joy but to bring joy. That, yes, something that feels so right can often prove disastrously wrong, with consequences resounding for generations.

When I was a little younger (but a lot married) a treasured family friend told me he’d fallen

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in love with me. I can’t begin to describe the pain his words caused.

Never have I been so grateful for a strong belief in a God who loved me enough to set moral boundaries. Had we ignored those values and done what may have felt right at the time, our actions would have become a spreading cancer that poisoned us, our families, our church and our community.

“What do you think God wants for you most?”

I asked a young woman weighing a romantic dilemma.

“He wants me to be happy,” she said.

It’s a popular thought.

But as I read the Bible I notice that happiness is not God’s primary desire for us. Intimate relationship with himself is. And when we fall in love with his son Jesus Christ, our human love stories are much easier to get right too. Peace and joy are natural by-products.

Friend, in this “month of love,” please think about that. And happy Valentine’s Day!

Laughter “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

— Proverbs 17:22

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

Friday, February 15th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

“Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ”

February 16th to February 23rd Priest’s Vacation Sunday, February 17th “No Service Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee”

Church of God in Christ

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

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

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

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

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

A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU

PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

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

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOkE AVE.

Pastor E. Richardson

306-783-5663

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

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, February 17th 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

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

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

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca

Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko

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

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

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Everyone Welcome

Sunday, February 17th Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

—Everyone Welcome—

++Dominion Chapel Ministry Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

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

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

Westview United Church

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

Sunday, February 17th Worship Service 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 17th Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee

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

SICK CALLS ANYTIME—BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE BY APPOINTMENT

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Hospital shows that health care isn’t static

Why do we need a new hospital? In order to successfully argue for one, and we’ve been arguing for one in the city for a while, we need to actually answer that question.

What need exists that the current facility doesn’t meet? It’s important to answer, because it also sets the tone for how you make the next building.

The building is structurally sound, and while I’m personally not a fan of the layout I haven’t been a fan of any hospital layout that I’ve ever been inside, given that they’re inevitably an infinite array of hallways. But there is a clear problem with the hospital in Yorkton, and one that couldn’t have been anticipated back when it was built in the 1960s. This is a building that isn’t very adaptable.

That makes it solid, a

facility that could be used for something when its career as a hospital is inevitably finished. But that also means as more technology, more involved testing and more monitoring is integrated into health care, the current building can barely accommodate it.

Look at the hospital at a distance, it looks fine.

Look closer and you see a building where any new addition requires an immense amount of creativity to actually have it fit in the building.

It’s becoming clear that the sheer amount of retrofitting that has had to happen in order to keep up with advances in health care is starting to reach its limit. The hospital just wasn’t designed for all this technology, it was born before the majority of the equipment held inside it was

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Thinking I do with words... even invented, and it honestly shows. Stuff is patched over walls, things are retrofitted in obvious ways. It’s not bad, and it doesn’t make the care worse, but it does show why the building needs to be replaced.

Beyond a new building, what we realize now is that what we need is an adaptable building.

In 50 years, we know that health care will probably look pretty different. The next hospital, if we expect it to last as

long as the current one – and we do – has to be designed to change and adapt, in a way that the current hospital was not.

You have to have a facility that could be completely renovated for relatively little cost.

That’s also why a new hospital would, eventually, be a way to save money for the province. The initial price tag would be massive, because it’s a hospital and those are expensive no matter what, but if it’s designed

properly any subsequent renovation would be much cheaper than renovating the current facility, because it would be designed around the inevitability of renovations.

A properly designed new hospital would assume that medical advances would require massive changes to equipment and layout, and it would have to adapt quickly and cheaply.

Beyond that, it would also have to be designed for energy efficiency,

which pays for itself in cheaper energy bills, beyond being better for the world around it overall.

The current hospital may have been perfect when it was built, but then things changed, and kept changing, and after so much change it has become clear that there’s a limit to the amount of change the building can handle. If Yorkton does get a new hospital, it has to be a building that can change a great deal in the next half-century.

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Road not kind to Terriers

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers continue to scuffle in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action, losing two on the weekend, and being only 3-7 over their last 10 games.

At the same time Estevan has been on a 9-1 run through their last 10, to pull into a six point lead in the SJHL Viterra Division. The first place Bruins have 57 points, with the Terriers sitting with 51. Melville sits third with 37-points, with Weyburn in the basement with 35.

Friday the Terriers were in the Battlefords to take on the North Stars.

The teams traded goals in the first player; Quintin Loon-Stewardson started the scoring for the home team on the powerplay at 2:09.

Chantz Petruic and Cody Bruchkowski responded for the Terriers giving them a 2-1 lead.

Tw e n t y - s e c o n d s after the Terriers goahead goal, Elijah LoonStewardson tied the game 2-2, a score which held into the second frame.

A powerplay goal by Macgregor Sinclair and an even strength effort

by Braydon Buziak made in a 4-2 lead for the Stars.

A late goal by Colby Brandt cut in the lead for the Terriers, making it a 4-3 contest headed to the third period.

Seth Summers scored 15-seconds into the final frame, with a second goal by Elijah LoonStewardson extended the home side’s lead to 6-3 by the 5:42 mark.

A second goal by Petruic, this with the man-advantage at 18:35 made it 6-4, but the Terriers got no closer as Sinclair added his second of the game, this one into an empty net to round out a 7-4 win for the Stars.

Andrew Henderson was in goal for Yorkton facing 32-shots in the loss, while Chad Duran earned the victory facing 27-shots.

Coming off the loss to the Stars, the Terriers headed to Kindersley Saturday to take on the Klippers.

The first period would be a scoreless affair, but it took only 2:12 into the second for Devon Cyr to give the home team a lead.

Caden Benson would add the next two for the Klippers, the second on the powerplay to make it a 3-0 lead.

Aiden Bulych would finally put the Terriers on the board at 16:42.

The 3-1 lead would last into the third period where it would go 19:22 before a goal, a powerplay effort from Noah Bankowski to salt away a 4-1 home ice win for the Klippers.

Ryan Ouellette took the loss in the Yorkton net facing 34-shots, while

The Yorkton Terriers and Estevan Bruins played a high-scoring affair at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

Justen Close had the win for Kindersley facing 35.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said he was not dissatisfied in spite of the loss.

“I am at the fact we didn’t get any points out of it ... but I thought we carried ourselves very well on the weekend,” he said.

Hehr said it came down to a key goal here and there for the opposition, and against good teams that is usually the case, “We unfortunately found that out the hard way,” he said.

Still over the last three games, Hehr said he has seen positive effort from the Terriers.

“I’ve really liked the way we’ve played,” he said, adding in a sevengame playoff he feels their play would win out.

Last Tuesday

It was an old fashioned shoot-out at the Farrell Agencies Arena last Tuesday as the two top teams in the Viterra Division squared off.

The Terriers fired first with Chantz Petruic scoring 1:43 into the game.

The Estevan Bruins did not take long to respond, TJ Irey knotting things 1-1 at 4:08.

A powerplay effort from Turner Ripplinger and an even strength goal

by Devan Harrison would give the Bruins a 3-1 lead,

before Colby Brandt added a second Terrier goal in the first.

The teams would seesaw through the second, Petruic again starting scoring in the period for Yorkton to tie the game 3-3.

It would be only 2:13 after the tying goal that Bryce Platt scored to give Estevan another lead.

Cody Bruchkowski tied the game with a powerplay marker.

But the Bruins would nudge ahead when Tyson Manz scored a short-handed effort with only five-ticks left in the second period to lead the game 5-4 through 40-minutes.

Yorkton tied the game

again in the third 5:05 into the action as Mason Mullaney found the twine.

Only 1:02 later Brandt recorded the eventual game-winner with his second of the night, to complete a 6-5 Terrier win.

Kadin Kilpatrick took the loss in the Estevan nets facing 31-shots.

Ryan Ouellette recorded the win for the Terriers facing 38.

Up next

The Terriers are scheduled to be in Melville Friday, Feb. 15, then host the Millionaires at the Farrell Agencies Arena, Saturday.

An event at the Yorkton Curling Club advanced team to the provincial U18 championship to be held in Regina.

U18 curling teams advance

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The regional playdowns for under-18 curling was hosted at the Yorkton Curling Club Sunday.

On the girls side a team out of the Saltcoats

Curling Club advanced to provincials which will be held in Regina. The team was skipped by Jessica Farquharson, with Karlee Sidoryk at third, Katelyn Farquharson playing second, and lead Caitlin Sidoryk. The team is coached by Stephen

Farquharson.

It was a team out of the ReMax Wadena Curling Club that advanced to Regina on the U18 boys’

side.

Jayden Bindig was the winning skip, with his team of third Nathen Pomeclli, second Braden

Fleischhacker, and lead Nathan Nygaard. Verne Anderson was the coach.

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Trade season is upon us

In terms of sports few times of the year are more intriguing than February when it comes to having keeping me watching the sports news feeds.

Baseball is headed to spring training, with pitchers and catchers reporting soon.

The simple question of who the Toronto Blue Jays will fashion into a five-man starting rotation is an interesting one.

Sadly it is also the only question that really holds any interest in terms of the Jays, and the answer won’t make much difference. This is a team destined to finish at best a distant third behind Boston and New York, and may not stay ahead of Tampa Bay. If not for the completely woeful Baltimore Orioles, the Jays could finish dead last in the American League East.

While spring training brings a wave of baseball interest, it will be shortlived this season.

But the hint of baseball is only the smallest element of February.

Of far greater interest is the arrival of the trade deadlines in both the National Hockey League, and the National Basketball Association.

Starting in the NBA, their deadline was last week, there was the expectation the Toronto Raptors would roll the dice and make a significant addition to compliment Kawhi Leonard.

And a deal they did make, a huge one at that.

The Raptors sent a package of Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles and a 2024 second-round draft pick to Memphis in exchange for Marc Gasol.

Gasol is an upgrade today, at least in experience over Valanciunas whose spot he fills, but at eight years older, the edge will be with JV very soon, and Wright weights the deal heavily in favour of the Grizzlies mid to long term.

The Raptors also shipped Malachi Richardson with their 2022 second-round draft pick and the draft rights

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Sports to Emir Preldzic to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for cash considerations, and sent Greg Monroe and the 2021 second-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets for more cash.

There was obviously merit in making a move, but only if the ultimate success is a championship.

I just don’t see Leonard resigning in TO after this season, and that certainly forces the issue in terms of win now, or go back to bridesmaid status.

There is an expectation the road through the NBA East is easier without a team with Lebron James on the roster in

the mix, but Milwaukee, Boston and Philadelphia are all good teams, and it might come down to what moves those teams pull off at the deadline too.

Still the Raptors may have given up too much to make a deal on the slim chance of a championship – I say slim chance because Golden State looks poised to win it all again. If you gave up too much, and the depth the Raptors once relied so much on took a kicking on trade deadline, and Leonard does depart as I expect, the aftermath will be rather dismal.

In the NHL the expected deadline trading frenzy has begun, with Toronto making a

sweet deal to shore up a long-time shortcoming on the team, its defence.

Adding Jake Muzzin, a minute-eating rearguard with Stanley Cup experience was a winning effort by the Leafs, made better because they gave up no one from their roster, and he is signed through next season too.

It is expected other teams will soon be making their moves, with more teams admitting defeat this season, deepening the pool of available talent.

The Winnipeg Jets are likely to add at least a depth guy up front, although a full-fledged second line centre seems more likely. With the Jets though you are never sure what they have brewing.

Last year at this time they added Paul Stastny from St. Louis in a deal no one saw coming.

Calgary should be looking for a defenceman for depth, if not a guy that can chew up some minutes and take some pressure off Mark Giordano who is great this year, but

is also 35-years-old.

Vancouver, who are in the wild card hunt should wisely be trading veterans such as Loui Eriksson, with an eye to next year.

Edmonton should be sellers too, but whatever they do at the deadline is not likely to work out if recent Oiler moves are any indication.

Ottawa has to be in full sell mode.

Montreal is the dark horse in Canada. They are better than anyone expected, but what piece they could add to push them into a Stanley Cup final is hard to fathom, especially with Tampa Bay looking poised to make a serious Cup run. Like Vancouver, Montreal would be better served to look to add for next season.

And, there you have it, the fun element of speculating on trades as the deadlines near, and at the prospects of a new season if following baseball. It might be cold outside, but sports certainly heats up in February.

Free fishing on Family Day weekend With Saskatchewan’s Family Day holiday fast approaching, residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the annual winter free fishing weekend from February 16-18. Each year in conjunction with Family Day, people are encouraged to try ice fishing at no cost and enjoy Saskatchewan’s natural beauty in the winter.

Residents and visitors may fish in any waterbody that has an open sport fishing season with-

out purchasing a fishing license.

“With Saskatchewan attracting more than 250,000 anglers annually, this is the perfect opportunity to try something new, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family and friends,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said.

“Free fishing weekend provides a chance for those who have never been ice fishing to give it a try without having to worry about the cost of a

In the rings The High School East Central District Athletic Association Curling Playoffs were held at the Yorkton Curling Club Friday and Saturday. Advancing to the next round to be played in Yorkton

license.”

Anglers are reminded to use caution and common sense, and always put safety first when going out on the ice. This includes testing the ice thickness before you travel on it. A minimum of 10 cm of good ice is required for walking and 30 cm for light vehicle travel.

Anyone planning to take advantage of free fishing weekend is reminded that all other fishing regulations,

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March 1 and 2 are the girl’s teams from Esterhazy and the Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS), the boy’s teams from Sturgis and the YRHS, and the mixed teams from Canora and the YRHS.

including possession limits and reduced limits on some lakes and rivers, remain in effect.

Free fishing weekend does not apply in

national parks and anyone planning to take fish out of the province must purchase a license.

More information about fishing in

Saskatchewan can be found in the Anglers’ Guide, available wherever fishing licences are sold, or online at www. saskatchewan.ca/fishing.

Big game management licences available 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.

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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Senior curling bonspiel in city The Yorkton Senior Mixed Bonspiel was held from Monday, Jan. 20 to Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Yorkton curling rink. Yorkton curling teams were drawn from a hat to make up a total of eleven local rinks. Rinks from the surrounding centres, including Langenburg, Churchbridge, Melville, Saltcoats, Willowbrook and Springside, brought the total to 22 rinks.

The “HOT SHOT” competition was sponsored by The Yorkton Crossing Senior Residence: Awards were based on a draw to the button, hit and roll to the button, and a hit and stick. The top 3

“Hot Shots” were, Dave Zbeetnoff, Al Flavel, and Gary Colbow, each scored a total of 10 points out of a possible 15. Awards presented

by Madalina Kozushka from the Crossing.

Lyle Straker, Al Ellingboe, Sharon Spokes and Jean Hovrisko of Langenburg were the only others, out of 88 people, that hit and actually touched to button.

The curling wrapped up on Thursday afternoon followed by a banquet, awards program, and dance in the evening. Music was supplied by The Laycock Family Band.

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A event winner: from Saltcoats, skip Les Satterthwaite; third Eldon Conrad; second Annette Labine; lead Bob Devins.

B event winner: from Yorkton, skip Al Flavel; third Maggie Woloschuk; second Ernie Brezinski; lead Ted Denischuk.

C event winner: from Yorkton, skip Karen Thies; third Jim Morrison; second Tom Cursons; lead: Ray Thies.

D event winner: from Saltcoats, skip Tom McIntyre; third Jake Burkell; second Bonnie Evans; lead, Joanne Neal.

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Ups and downs for Maulers last week

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton AAA Midget Rawtec Maulers have had a mixed week.

The first game of the week saw the Maulers travel to the Duncan McNeill arena to face the Notre Dame Hounds on Feb. 7.

It was Notre Dame’s game from the outset, with the team getting on the board first with a power play goal by Josselin Dufey, with assists from Will Lavigne and Kenzie MacKinnon.

Notre Dame’s scoring continued in the first with Trey Funk with assists from Coalson Wolford and Keaton Sorensen, and then a third goal from Keaton Sorensen with assists from Cam Recchi and Trey Funk.

Yorkton did end the third with a goal, with Massen Ziola finding a way past Hounds goaltender Thomas Wardle, with assists from Austin Dycer and Carter Dereniwsky.

The remainder of the scoring was from Notre Dame however. The only goal of the second period came from Josselin Dufey with assists from Will Lavigne and Jake Dale.

In the third, Keaton Sorensen got his second goal of the night. Cam Recchi and Kenzie MacKinnon got the assist.

The evening ended how it began, with a power play goal for Notre Dame, this time from Brendan Kerr. Hunter Livingston and Thomas Dodds had the assist.

The final score of the game was 6-1 for the Hounds.

The weekend saw the Maulers in North Battleford, with a loss and a win against the Stars.

The first game began with an unassisted, shorthanded goal from the Stars’ Nicholas Steciuk.

The Stars got their second with a power play goal from Tye Scherger with assists from Luke Fennig and Boston Maxwell.

The second period had the majority of the scoring. It began with the Stars getting on the board, with a goal from the Battlefords’ Shayde Peterson with an assist from Carson Dobson. The Maulers got on the board soon after with a power play goal from Rylan Donald with an assist from Carter Dereniwsky.

The Stars’ countered near the end of the period with two goals in rapid succession, the first from

Josh Groenwold with an assist from Nicholas Steciuk, the second by Quinn Strang with the assist from Brendan Albert.

The Maulers did start the scoring in the third, with a goal from Jayden Harris with assists from Brett Fogg and Carter Dereniwsky. It wasn’t enough, and Battleford scored their sixth goal of the night later that period, with a goal from Colby Ralston. Logan Holm got the assist. The final score was 6-2 for the Stars.

Sunday was a much better day for the Maulers, as their second day in the North Battleford Civic Centre started the way every hockey team wants it to, with a goal. Jayden Harris put the Maulers on the board first, with Rhys Maksimow and Carson Dereniwsky getting the assist.

The Stars met that goal with one of their own, with Luke Fennig putting them on the board. Shayde Peterson got the assist.

The Maulers pulled ahead again at the end of the period, with a power play goal from Rylan Donald. Justin Broekel and Jayden Harris got the assist.

The Maulers also started the scoring in the second, with a goal from Massen Ziola. Rhys Maksimow had the assist.

The Stars used the rest of the period to tie the game, with goals from, Carson Dobson and Josh Groenwold. Colby Ralston and Shayde Peterson got the assist on the first and from Brendan Albert and Cale Tuer-Treble got the assist on the second.

The tie in the third, thanks to the game winning goal from Massen Ziola. Josh Peppler and Brandon Von Hagen had the assist on that one.

Interim head coach Dalane Lamb said that the effort on Sunday was really nice to see.

“It was really nice to see, guys just going out and playing the game, and not worrying about anything else or any distractions.

It really showed in our play on the ice.”

The problems on the weekend were partially due to some untimely penalties on the part of the Maulers, and Lamb said they also broke down defensively in the earlier game, leading to the loss.

But he’s proud of how the team responded after the loss on Saturday,

bouncing back in their second chance against the same team.

The Maulers will spend this week meeting the Regina Pat Canadians, with the first game on Monday night in Regina, and the second in Yorkton on Feb. 13.

Lamb said that the team has to be careful against the Pat Canadians.

“Any time you make a mistake against Regina they usually put it in the back of your net.”

The first game, at the end, looked similar to their first game against the Stars on the weekend.

The first period belonged to Regina, with the Pat Canadians getting four goals in the period.

The scoring began with two power play goals.

The first from Adam Kydd with the assist from Parker Hendren and Blake Swetlikoff and the second from Josh Romanyk with assists from Noah Kuntz and Cal Caragata. They continued scoring, with a goal from Cole Sillinger, with Parker Hendren and Carter Belitski getting the assist, and another from Carson Whyte with assists from Sebastian Eger and Alex Liskowich.

A fifth goal came in the second, with Carter Belitski getting the only goal of the period, with assists from Johnny Carmichael and Carson Whyte The third began with yet another Regina goal.

Cole Sillinger got on the board with help from Alex Liskowich and Josh Romanyk.

Hope was not lost in Yorkton, and the team worked to get on the board after six goals from the competition. The first came from Rylan Donald with assists from Carter Dereniwsky and Massen Ziola, the second from Troy Bryksa with an assist from Massen Ziola.

The effort was not enough to overcome the large deficit, and the game ended with a score of 6-2 for the Regina Pat Canadians.

Beyond the game Wednesday, the Maulers are also looking forward to a special game on Saturday, Feb. 16 against the Prince Albert Mintos.

It’s their annual Pink the Rink fundraiser, with all money raised going to Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer.

Lamb said everyone on the team has been affected by cancer in some way, so it’s a special game for the team.

“It’s definitely something where we’re hoping to see a large turnout and raise a lot of money.”

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Ruth Loucks 575 Cassidy Sobkow 451 Cynthia Grainger 794 Bernie Draper 574 Adella Hansen 570 Cindy Coulter 623 Marlene Weber 540

Jerry Grominsky +117 Logan Ross +60 Cynthia Grainger +202 Cam Louttit +90 Jerry Viczko +60 Barry Tochor +119 Jerry Gromnisky +98

Karen Mehling 240

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Obituaries SKWARCHUK – Slawka (Sally) Skwarchuk was born July 11, 1929, in the Donwell, Saskatchewan, district. She was the youngest of five children born to Michael and Anna Cymbalisty, strong and faithful members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. She attended a one -room country school, 'Bogucz', built by her grandparents and developed a strong respect for the pursuit of education. After high school she completed a business course, then worked as a Steno-bookkeeper in Yorkton. With her keen attention to detail, she enjoyed her civic duties with Elections and Census Canada as well as the Henderson Directory for many years.

Sally was united in marriage to George Skwarchuk on August 10, 1952, building their first and only home in Yorkton where they resided for over 60 years. Here they were blessed with five children: Joan, Bev, Donna, Ron, and Nancy.

Sally led a devoted and active life serving the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Ukrainian Woman's Association for over 60 years. She especially enjoyed singing in the choir, committee work, compiling years of history/archives, and holding executive positions locally and provincially. In 2007, she was honored with the Award of Excellence from the Ukrainian Self-Reliance League of Canada for her dedication and significant contribution to the Ukrainian community of which she was so proud. While raising their children and supporting their pursuits, Sally supported her husband, George, in extensive volunteer work and associations including the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Scouts, Minor Sports, Ukrainian Pioneer Park, and Heritage Celebrations, in Yorkton and throughout Saskatchewan.

She was intensely creative and talented. She enjoyed Ukrainian cross stitch, embroidery, and painting dozens of beautiful Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) which she shared for fundraising, and with her family and friends. Up until the last year, she continued to impress everyone with her steady hand and eyes creating those valued treasures and teaching the next generations.

She was also an accomplished seamstress sewing outfits for her young children, intricate draperies with her long-time friend and neighbor, and quilts for her grandchildren. Her tidy and efficient skills were sought for weddings and tedious repairs; she was a master! This craft created an accumulation of fabrics and threads over the years which she happily donated to the Quilters Guild for their charity efforts. She derived the most enjoyment from learning about Ukrainian costumes taking great pride in creating them for Yorkton's Troyanda Ukrainian Dancers. She often shared stories of their group efforts and intricate designs. Simply astonishing!

She enjoyed travelling, and wished she could have done more. She and George went to Expo86 in Vancouver/Victoria, visited Kansas City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, Phoenix, and many places throughout western Canada to attend conferences and see family. A major highlight was the 2002 family cruise to Alaska for their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations.

She thoroughly enjoyed the stories and pictures from anyone who traveled abroad, though always referred to Saskatchewan as 'God's country'! Closer to home, the cabin at Good Spirit Lake was a great source of joy and relaxation spending many happy events and summers with her family. Prior to the cabin, weekends were spent enjoying the lake with picnics, swimming, or visiting family farms... "Sundays are for family, not work,"she always said. Of course, summer was always busy as she nurtured remarkably plentiful vegetable garden(s) and tended her many beautiful flower beds. The huge garden meant significant harvests, keeping everyone very busy as the school year started, stocking the freezer and cold storage for the winter. She was a fantastic baker, particularly skilled at producing traditional Ukrainian cuisine and treats. She passed that love and skill onto her children who have worked to master her best recipes to keep her culinary spirit alive; all with their favorites. Of late, she loved to watch her family work together in the kitchen!

To be closer to family and medical support, Sally moved to the Ilarion Residence in Saskatoon in 2013. While savouring her lifetime of memories in Yorkton, being within the Ilarion community was the perfect next and final chapter to a life well lived. She was so very grateful for the vision of its developers. With many friends and family also residing at Ilarion, along with the new friends she made, she thrived working on puzzles, bowling, listening to the entertainment, coffee'ing, laughing, and visiting - she was finally 'retired'!

She was known for her big smile, pleasant nature, and friendly approachable personality. She was also renowned for winning at bingo quite regularly!

Having spent so much of the last year in hospital, she was missed by many who always asked how she was and when her smiling face would be back.

She was adored by everyone, making her family even more proud than words can ever express.

Sally loved jigsaw puzzles, daily word search, and Ukrainian culture and traditions. She also had a strong passion for her collection of 'anything roosters', partaking in A&W onion rings and all sorts of snacks, especially homemade ones! But she especially loved her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, their spouses, and great-grandchildren. She relished in their accomplishments, encouraging them to always do their best, and have fun.

She recently took great joy watching her youngest great-granddaughters decorate her Christmas tree. The endless smile took away any pain. She will always be admired for her eternally optimistic nature, endless smile, and strength of character, no matter the circumstance.

Sally passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her Ilarion home in Saskatoon on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was 89 years of age. Her final resting place is next to her husband, George, in the Garden of Gethsemene, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Sally was predeceased by her husband, George; parents, Mike and Anna; brothers, John, Orest, and Emil; and sister, Natalka.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Joan (Al) Dietz of Saskatoon, Bev (Ken) Homeniuk of Humboldt, Dr. Donna Skwarchuk of Saskatoon, Ron (Suzanne) Skwarchuk of Saskatoon, and Nancy (Sean) Marshall of Vancouver; four special grandchildren, Lindsay (Darryl) Bartkewich of Calgary, Michael (Tasha) Homeniuk of Fort Saskatchewan, Jonathan Skwarchuk of Calgary, and Sarah Skwarchuk of Saskatoon; three precious great-granddaughters, Emma, Ava, and Mya Homeniuk of Fort Saskatchewan; and last but not least her sweet "granddog", Maggie of Saskatoon - who always brightened her day. She also leaves her sister-inlaw, Anne Cymbalisty of Saskatoon; and brother-in-law, Metro Shkwarchuk of Springside; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Sally's family extends a special and heartfelt thank you to the kind staff at Seniors First, Home Care and Bayshore for providing the care, love, and support, which allowed Sally to remain in her home until her peaceful passing. We also thank the staff and residents of Ilarion for providing the community that produced much happiness and joy in her life.

The Funeral Service was held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of Holy Trinity, Saskatoon, on January 28, 2019. Chapel service and interment were at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Cemetery on January 29, 2019. Thank you to everyone who honoured Sally with their presence, thoughts, or prayers, including the Olena Pchilka ladies for braving the cold. Our deepest thank you to Very Reverend Father Taras Makowsky for officiating each service with warmth, kindness, and personal stories. Memory Eternal! Vichnaya Pamyat!

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BUCHAN - Rev. Ken Buchan of Yorkton, SK passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Kenneth George Buchan was born on May 15, 1937 in Yorkton, SK to Bill and Nora Buchan. Ken will be missed by his wife Vanessa of 60 years, his children Denise (Sean), Janice, Paul (Sandy), Mike (Tanya), Joe (Jennifer), Sarah (Brendan), Jon, Kauiss, Angelina and son-in-law Frank Harder. Ken also leaves behind his grandchildren Kenneth, Vanessa, Andrew, Hilary, Christine, Jeffrey, Jodi, Draven, Lachlan and numerous great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brother Lowen and sister Sandra Anderson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was predeceased by parents William (Bill) and Nora and brother Keith. Ken was raised on a farm east of Yorkton until he attended high school. He and his older brother boarded together in Yorkton while attending high school. After high school he worked as a lineman for SaskPower before joining the army. After his honourable discharge he decided to serve in a different way and began a 45 year career in ministry of faith. Ken became an ordained Anglican minister in 1974. His career took him and his family to many places across Canada. Although he was intrigued with every place he lived he developed a passion for first nation’s ministries and its’ people. Ken had a great love for his family including his grandchildren. He always had a tall tale to tell, a song to sing and a joke to make. Ken was friends with many and a comfort to those that needed it. Ken will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all. A Memorial Service was held for Kenneth on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10:30 am from the Springside Baptist Church in Springside. Interment followed in the Springside Town Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Rev. Ken may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Springside Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

KOROLUK - Mrs. Nellie Koroluk, beloved wife of the late Mike T. Koroluk, passed away at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home on February 3, 2019 at the age of 95.

Nellie was born at the family farm on December 25, 1923. She was one of fourteen children born to John and Mary (Chepil) Wlasichuk.

Nellie grew up on the family farm in the Hamton/Rhein area where she attended Vionne School.

Being one of the oldest daughters, Nellie was responsible for helping cook meals. She loved to bake and quite often had to hide some of the cookies to ensure there were some left for the rest of the family. She enjoyed playing ball and was very active and described as one of the fastest runners around. She spent time at her siblings’ farms often helping with stooking hay and with harvest. She enjoyed helping out her family and working together. Nellie met Mike Koroluk, the love of her life, and after dating for several years, they married on November 9, 1947. They resided at the family homestead where they welcomed their first born, Judy. They then moved to the RM of Sliding Hills where they built the family farm and welcomed Jerry, Adrian, Bradley and Candace. Nellie worked together with Mike to develop the family farm that included growing various crops and raising livestock. Nellie raised chickens and involved the entire family when it came time to harvesting them. She enjoyed gardening, especially planting her flowers and tending to her vegetables to provide homegrown food for the family. Nellie loved to cook for her family and friends and no one left her kitchen table hungry. Tradition was important to Nellie as she passed on authentic Ukrainian recipes to her family. Nellie and Mike travelled to Hawaii and several parts of Canada and the US, which she enjoyed very much. When they retired to Rhein from the farm, Nellie became involved with the local New Horizons Senior Citizen Centre. She was also an active member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and pinched many perogies and baked many pies at the Rhein Grand Hall. Nellie was also a member of the Senior slow pitch ball team and the local Kitchen band, often travelling to local communities to entertain, which she thoroughly enjoyed and also enjoyed playing horseshoes often travelling to tournaments to play. Living in Rhein provided Nellie with independence, as she was often seen riding her bicycle to attend various events. Nellie suffered a stroke in August of 1998, for which her husband Mike, took on the role as caregiver. He was devoted to her and eventually they moved to Yorkton and resided at the Bentley in Yorkton where they lived for 7 years. As Nellie’s health declined, she became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Nellie is predeceased by her husband Mike, her brothers Peter, Tony, Ted, Metro, Harvey, Billy, her sisters, Annie (Kereluk), Effie (Cymbalisty), Pauline (Demchuk), Rose (Babiuk) and Mary (Holowatuk).

Nellie is survived by her children, Judy (Don) Teniuk; Jerry (Louise) Koroluk; Adrian (Carleen) Koroluk; Bradley (Rhonda) Koroluk; Candace (Derryl) Tendler. Grandchildren/Great-grandchildren: Jason (Pearl) Teniuk (Rhyse and Rylan Teniuk); Cory (Bonnie) Teniuk (Jordan and Austin Teniuk); Rachel (Dave) Binsfeld (Emma and Lyvia Binsfeld); Johnna (Ryan) Janzen; Jarett Koroluk (Kristen Kosar); Shantelle Koroluk (Andy Katzberg), (Kaeden Koroluk); Derek (Michelle) Koroluk (Felix and Ruby Koroluk); Tyler (Melissa) Koroluk (Jack Koroluk); Tegan (Shamus) Lee; Mikaela and Noah Rein-Koroluk; Travis Tendler; Baylee (Garrett) Byl. Brother Mike (Gloria) Wlasichuk, Sister Alice Landstad as well as numerous family members. Prayers were held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 and the Funeral Service on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Rod Luciuk of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church officiating. The cantor was Bob Rohr and the cross bearer was Rachel Binsfeld. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jason Teniuk, Cory Teniuk, Jarett Koroluk, Derek Koroluk, Tyler Koroluk and Travis Tendler serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Nellie may be made to the Health Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to Ilarion Residence (Saskatoon), STARS Air Ambulance, or charity of your choice in her memory.

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KNOLL - Doris Marjorie Knoll (nee Katzberg) passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour January 26, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents Frederick Katzberg and Mathilda Hedwig (Hattie) Katzberg (nee Batke); her two sisters: Audrey Sonnenberg and Janice Katzberg; and her husband, Louis Knoll. She is greatly missed by her children: David, Faith and Nathan; grandchildren: Aaron, Byron, Skylor, Seren, Amie and Julia; and great-grandchildren: Alexis, Erica, Lily and Mariela.

Doris was born in Ebenezer, SK October 12, 1924 where she grew up with her two sisters. The family was very active in the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the church faithfully supported Doris and Louis during their time in India.

She also was an active softball player in Church youth competitions where she got to know Louis from the Springside team. She worked in Yorkton during the war years until she married Louis and moved with him to study at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago. While in Chicago, David and Faith were born. Both Doris and Louis felt called to missionary work. Since the Canadian Baptist mission did not have a mission in India, after completing seminary, they embarked by ship to India as missionaries with the American Baptist Mission Society.

Nathan was born in India during language training. Doris was a devoted, loving wife who provided Louis with unstinting support during numerous and demanding missionary activities, as well as assisting Louis in pursuit of his doctorial degree at Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, while also raising a family and receiving her Master’s degree from Serampore Theological College in India. They were an inseparable team who served the Lord together in India for 28 years. Following retirement from the mission board they moved to the Bay Area in California where she worked as Executive Assistant at the office of the Mission Society in Oakland, while Louis was Vice President and taught at the American Baptist Seminary of the West. In 1978 they moved to British Columbia, first to West Vancouver, then to Vancouver Island and finally to Westminster Nursing Home in White Rock where Doris devoted her attention to Louis until his passing in 2004. Doris was a proud and loving mother and grandmother who not only prepared detailed records and pictures of her children’s and grandchildren’s lives but relished the holiday season and other visits with family. Her sound advice, love and attention will be missed. We rejoice in her deliverance to the Lord and reunion with her husband and numerous relatives and friends from around the world. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Baptist Ministries, 7185 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5N 5R4. A funeral service for Doris was held on Monday, February 4 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton with Pastor Brian Kirsch officiating. Interment followed in Springside Cemetery.

RUSHKA - Maria (Marie/Mary) Martina Rushka (denBrok) passed away suddenly on February 2, 2019 at the age of 76. Maria was born on February 25, 1942 in Mill, Netherlands. She was the oldest of 8 children born to John and Martina (Van der Heijden) denBrok.

Maria lived in Mill until the age of 9 when John and Martina immigrated the family to Canada. They settled initially in Saltcoats. They later bought a farm in the Esterhazy area and named it “Rocky Bar Ranch”. Life was tough in Canada.

Maria, at 9 years old, had to restart school in Grade 1 because she did not speak English. Maria helped her parents take care of her 7 siblings. At the age of 16 she was asked to go to work to help provide for the family. Her first job was as a nanny to a family in Esterhazy. Later, Maria worked at The Galaxy cafe in Esterhazy where she met Bernard who was working there as a mechanic. On July 9, 1962 Maria and Bernard were united in marriage at Our Lady of Victories Roman Catholic Church in Esterhazy. In 1965, Maria and Bernard moved to Saltcoats. They purchased a service station which they owned and operated for 30 years. Maria ran the restaurant and Bernard ran the service station. Four years later they began their family and were blessed with two daughters, Brenda Marie and Angela Joyce. Maria loved the outdoors. She was an avid gardener and had a special talent for growing vegetables and especially flowers.

She took pleasure in designing a beautiful yard. She was happiest when she was outside gardening. Maria also loved to quilt and to crochet slippers and afghans. She sewed Barbie clothes, Halloween costumes, dresses and made the family many matching outfits. She especially loved to dress the girls alike. Maria loved to bake and made the best buns, pies and puff wheat cake. Maria really enjoyed camping and going on Sunday drives to view the countryside. She loved to attend her grandchildren’s hockey games, drama presentations, softball games, music recitals and Christmas concerts. Maria and Bernard loved to experience new things and were very adventurous for the times. Over the years the family took trips to Expo ‘74 in Spokane, Black Hills where they went on a helicopter tour at Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, the Okanagan, Banff, Jasper, Waterton and many, many lakes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

At 70 years of age Maria finally got on a plane and found a new passion for flying. She travelled to Cabo San Lucas and Huatulco, Mexico. Maria loved to watch curling, to read, to play cards at the Saltcoats Laketown Leaders Group and helped out with community events in Saltcoats. She also attended many Yorkton Arts Council events with her neighbours.

Maria will never be forgotten by her two daughters Brenda (Greg) Bay of Humboldt, SK and their children, Colby (Kim) and their children, Ava and Emily; Shawn and Christian. Angela (Bruce) Werle of Langenburg, SK and their children, Erin (Matt) Pappenfus; Evan and Kyle. Maria was also survived by her brothers, Leo (Norma) denBrok, Rene (Jackie) denBrok, Martin (Mary) denBrok, Nick (Sandra) denBrok, Annette James, Rosalien (Ken) Dick, brothers-in-laws John Sharp and Albert Ellingboe, as well as many nieces and nephews. Maria was predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years, Bernard Rushka; parents John and Martina denBrok; in-laws Joseph and Pauline Rushka; sister Rita and her husband Albert Woloshyn; brother-in-law Harry James; brothers-and-sisters-in-laws Russell, Joan, Lulubell, Jean, Alton, Ella, Beverly, Betty and Diane and infant Linda. Prayers were offered on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Maria on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 am from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen celebrating. Interment followed in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Langenburg. Carrying Marie to her final resting place were pallbearers: Leo denBrok, Rene denBrok, Martin denBrok, Nick denBrok, Annette James, Rosalien Dick and Ken Dick. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Marie’s memory to the Saltcoats Laketown Leaders Group.

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RENNEBERG - Laverne Linda Karen Renneberg (Rudniski).

August 3, 1952 - January 27, 2019.

Laverne Linda Karen Renneberg (nee Rudniski) was born on August 3, 1952 in Porcupine Plain, SK to parents Joseph and Eileen (Porsnuk) Rudniski. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, auntie and cousin. She was the 3rd child in a family of ten siblings. Laverne grew up in Bertwell, SK and later moved to Weekes where she attended elementary and high school. On August 7, 1971 Laverne married the love of her life, Albert Jacob Renneberg, and together they had three children: Ricky Jacob; Albert Joseph Walter, Jr.; and Dwayne Robert. They enjoyed many outings as a family at Marean Lake and Greenwater Park. Laverne and Albert also enjoyed travelling throughout British Columbia and Alberta to visit family and friends. Laverne was a proud homemaker and gardener extraordinaire. She enjoyed gardening, couponing, crosswords, radio contests and taking pictures. Her root cellar was always full of the vegetables, pickles, jams and jellies that she had canned. Every summer she would share her bounty with her extended family and friends. Many people will remember her entries at the community fairs. She was a 15-year member of SAWCC and a member of MNS Eastern Region 2, Chelan Local where she enjoyed many events and activities with her best friend, Sherry Soll. She loved taking pictures and every event she went to became a pictorial memory to share with others.

In the last two years, Laverne was blessed with many special moments.

In 2017, she was excited to attend her granddaughter Michalla’s wedding in Alberta where she got to take pictures of the mountains. Later that summer she attended her granddaughter Erikka’s Grade 12 graduation, her nephew Joseph’s wedding and in August she turned the big 6-5! In 2018, she was proud to see her two granddaughters, Rebekka, graduate Grade 12 and her granddaughter, Kourtney, complete her training at the SHE Modelling Agency. Her greatest joy was yet to come with the birth of her great-granddaughter, Marianne, who she cherished. Laverne loved music and during these last two years Laverne and Albert attended several concerts featuring their favourite country artists. Laverne was predeceased by her father Joseph (1971); sister Shirley (2001); mother Eileen (2008); brother Kenneth (2014); sister-in-law Claire (1976); father-in-law Walter (2001); granddaughter Alicia (2004) and mother-in-law Lina (2009). Her brother Allis passed away in 1951, prior to Laverne’s birth.

Remaining to keep her memory alive is her loving husband Albert; son Ricky (Yvette) and children Erikka (Gordon), Rebekka, Faith, Grace Lynn - all of Yorkton; Albert Jr. - Kinloch; Dwayne (Tereena) and Kourtney Saskatoon; Michalla (Ashton Janzen) - Lethbridge, AB; Jordan Renneberg - Saskatoon; great-granddaughter Marianne - Yorkton; loving sister Judy (Dennis Hughes) - Yorkton and Karina (Mason and Micah); nephew Joseph Rudniski (Jessica) and children Tayvan and Jerrilee - Yorkton; sister-in-law Marlene Norton and niece Tammy (Robert) Beaubien; nephew Elvis (Fern) Thorpe and niece Terena (Trevitt) Bourgonje - all of Porcupine Plain; best friend, Sherry Soll - Chelan; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Laverne had five other siblings. Albert and his family are thankful for the wonderful and heartfelt support they have received from the community, co-workers, family and friends. You may share your expressions of sympathy with a memorial donation to Diabetes Canada, 2301 Avenue North #104, Saskatoon, SK. S7L 5Z5. Funeral arrangements by Blair’s Funeral Home Ltd., Porcupine Plain, SK.

SCHUTZ - On February 2, 2019 at the age of 73, Dennis passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at the Jowsey House in Yorkton. Dennis William Schutz was born on November 12, 1945 to Bill and Lena (Kendell) Schutz of Churchbridge, SK. He was baptised at Peace Lutheran Church, Rothbury and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge. Dennis worked at the potash mine in Esterhazy for many years and then decided to go farming on the family farm. While working at the mine he met the love of his life, Brenda (Westman). They got married August 1, 1970 and were blessed with two daughters, Lisa and Sandy who he loved with his whole heart, encouraged to follow their dreams and was so proud of for all of their accomplishments.

Dennis and Brenda had a mixed farming operation and as the years progressed they decided to downsize and Dennis went to work for EMW Industrial. He met many young guys and made great friendships over the 10 years he worked there. He was so proud he taught the young guys to drink vodka and orange crush. Dennis and Brenda lived on the family farm near Churchbridge until 2009. They sold the farm and moved into Churchbridge to enjoy their retirement. Dennis was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2009, which led them to move to Yorkton in 2013 to be closer to medical professionals. Dennis and Brenda were lucky to do lots of travelling over the years. Dennis always said he was going to Hawaii when he turned 40 and his dream came true. A highlight of Dennis’ life was when his granddaughter Kaitlyn was born. They spent many happy times together on the farm. Dennis had a glitter in his eyes when he found out Kaitlyn got her license on January 2, 2019. Dennis was lucky to have two wonderful sonin-laws, Wayne Bashnick and Dwayne Fenske who were always there for him when he needed them. Dennis’ hobbies were camping, especially the last few years where him and Brenda spent lots of time at their seasonal lot at Sun Shadows, curling where he solved the world’s problems with a cocktail or two upstairs at the curling rink and golfing with his many friends. Dennis’ love for the Bee Gees and ABBA is something we will never forget. Dennis was known by many as Schutzy, Papa Schutz and Fossil One. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Brenda Schutz of 48 years, his daughters Lisa (Dwayne), Sandy (Wayne) and his one and only granddaughter Kaitlyn. He also will be missed by his brother Dale Schutz, his sister-in-law Linda Rathgeber (Wayne), mother-in-law Betty Westman as well as one nephew (Neil), nieces (Rhonda, Shelley, and Mindy), cousins and many great friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, February 8, 2019 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge with Rev. Andrew Cottrill officiating. Organist, Alice Johnson, led the congregation in the singing of the hymn ‘Beautiful Saviour’. Soloist, Lawrence Kitz, sang ‘Precious Lord, Take My Hand’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’. A reception followed in the Churchbridge Community Hall. Memorials in Dennis’ name may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, SK Branch at 110B - 2103 Airport Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7L 6W2 as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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ERITZ - Doreen Joyce Eritz of Yorkton, beloved wife of Ed, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 5, 2019. Doreen was born on March 23, 1935 to Mervin and Linda Foster. She was the second of four daughters. The family moved many times in the Smeaton, Nipawin and Codette area settling in Springside. She contracted polio in her early teens and was rehabilitated with help from her father. She fully recovered and continued her education at Yorkton Collegiate Business School and obtained her business certificate in 1953. In about 1955 she met Ed Eritz and they married in July of 1956. They had 3 children, Karen Legge (David), Terry Eritz (Sharlene) and Linda Bender (Perry). As a young couple Ed and Doreen invested in a family business and Doreen spent many enjoyable hours with her family in this business. As well as working, Doreen had an active social life with involvement in the A.C.T. ladies auxiliary, league bowling and curling as well as travelling extensively with close friends. The business helped Doreen and Ed achieve their dream of owning and operating a farm. In 1975 they purchased a farm in the Sheho district. She enjoyed a huge garden and was particularly fond of her apple trees and bird watching in her yard. She canned and preserved the produce from her garden and helped with all aspects of the farm notably always having coffee time when neighbours were around. Doreen and Ed continued to farm with their son Terry until 2016 when they sold the farm.

Doreen had become ill in 2014 and was unable to remain at home. She became a resident at the Foam Lake Nursing Home and then Yorkton & District Nursing Home for five years. The staff and other residents enjoyed her positive attitude and great sense of humour. Doreen was predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Jessie Talbot and Ann Holowaty.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Edward, her remaining sister, Allona Zeiben and her children; Karen Legge (David) and their children Krista, Lindsay (Troy Perry) and Holly: Terry Eritz (Sharlene) and their children Dr. Heather Eritz (Matt Britton), Mitchell Eritz (Lisa), Justine Sturgeon (Dan): Linda Bender (Perry) and their son Ryan.

Doreen will also be remembered by 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Saturday, February 9, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Steve Rosluk of First Baptist Church officiating. The pianist, Karen DeLong, led the congregation with the hymns “Abide With Me” and “Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus”. Cheryle Zorn sang two hymns, “How Great Thou Art” and “Psalm 23”. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Doreen’s grandsons Ryan Bender and Mitchell Eritz serving as urn bearers. In memory of Doreen, memorial donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences can be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

BLOMMAERT - Ray. Following a courageous eight month battle with liver cancer it is with heavy hearts and great sadness the Blommaert family announces the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, relative, friend, Raymond Garth Blommaert at Yorkton Regional Health Centre on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the age of 76. Ray will forever be remembered by everyone as a giving, caring, and sharing family man and friend who had a strong work ethic and was always available and willing to lend a hand or add humor to any situation. Family time, hunting, fishing, and camping were main focuses throughout his life. Playing cards, marbles, and assorted games regularly with family, friends, and neighbours were times he truly enjoyed and looked forward to. Born in Yorkton January 14, 1943, Ray was the eldest of 3 sons born to Irvin and Millicent Blommaert. True to his roots he remained in Yorkton his whole life. And why not – as one who loved fishing and hunting he believed those living in Yorkton and surrounding area, who enjoyed the same activities, were the luckiest people in the world with everything right at their back door. Dad loved the peacefulness of growing up on the farm and living the farm life where he enjoyed working the land and being a hobby farmer surrounded by cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys and horses. His professional local and long-haul driving career spanned 50 years and included nine consecutive Driver of the Year awards in a 10 year span. Over the years Ray was a self-taught handyman which was very useful around the farm and in helping out neighbors, family members, and friends. Retirement in July 2011 afforded him the luxury of reconnecting with his love of fishing, spending more time with family, do some traveling with Audrey, and taking on a new hobby designing and making stone ornaments. Ray/dad will be forever lovingly remembered by wife Audrey; children Cindy, Alisha (Mike), Stacy, Pamela, Darcy (Lindsay); stepchildren Claudia (Bruce), Tracy, Joey (Noreen), Jenny (Charles); 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brothers Laurie (Shirley) and Warren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by wife Gloria, wife Shirley, and parents Irvin and Millicent. The family is sincerely thankful for the care and compassion shown by palliative care nurses making home visits; and the kind, attentive staff on 1-west at Yorkton Regional Health Centre who provided tender care, kindness, and helpful interaction during his final weeks. The family also wishes to pass on a big Thank You to everyone who made visits, and offered support during his stay at the health centre. All were mentioned and very much appreciated by Ray. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Christie’s Funeral Home 121 Palliser Way, Yorkton, SK. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Orkney Historical Society.

Death Notices

Death Notices

GARINGER Marjorie Ada. Marjorie passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Yorkton District Nursing Home. A MEMORIAL SERVICE is planned for Saturday, April 27, 2019 at The Regina Funeral Home, 4001 East Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK. A full obituary will appear in a later edition. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Marj to a charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.regina-memorial.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home 306-789-8850.

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In Memoriam

Thomas Bates Wayne Elaschuk Sharon Kishalowich March 27, 1933 Feb. 15, 2018

Aug. 5, 1960 Oct. 26, 2017

April 12, 1995 Feb. 4, 2016

Loving you always, Missing you forever.

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cient L-shaped counter configuration, as well as the window over the double sink. A spacious pantry completes the lay-out.

The roomy master suite is located at the back of the home, for privacy, and a large window overlooks the back garden. The sloping ceiling echoes that in the living room.

The four-piece ensuite includes a soaker tub and a shower stall, and the walk-in closet will be spacious enough for a couple’s clothing and accessories.

The secondary bedrooms share a three-

piece bath. A linen closet is conveniently located outside the third bedroom.

The laundry room, adjacent to the second bedroom, includes a coat closet as will as a sideby-side washer and dryer and a shelf.

From the laundry room, a doorway leads to the double garage, which also includes access to the side garden.

Exterior finishes include horizontal siding, with contrasting vertical siding in the gables.

Brick-based pilasters outline the veranda, and the garage has a barnstyle door.

This home measures 48 feet wide and 60 feet, six inches deep, for a total of 1,544 square feet.

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In Memoriam

Dennis Engel

Oct. 8,1949 – Feb. 14, 2016

In Loving Memory Of a Very Special

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Never Forgotten

In Memoriam YUZIK - In loving memory of Victoria: Mom, Baba, Great Baba and Sister, who passed away February 11, 2008.

You meant so much to all of us, You were special, and that’s no lie.

You brightened up the darkest day, And the cloudiest sky.

Your smile alone warmed hearts, Your laugh was like music to hear.

We would give absolutely anything, To have you well and standing near.

Not a second passes, When you’re not on our minds.

Your love we will never forget.

We know that you are happy now And are no longer in pain.

Your devoted love shows we will never be apart Loving you always, forgetting you never.

-Lorraine (Tom), Darlene (Brian), Chantel (Ryan & Liam), Mary.

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I think of things you used to say And all that you would do.

At some point, every single day, My thoughts will turn to you.

To lose you was a bitter wrench, The pain cut to my core.

I cried until my tears ran out And then I cried some more.

This wouldn't be your wish for me That I'd be forever sad.

So I try to remind myself Of the happy times we had.

I know I can’t be with you now And you can’t be with me But safe inside my heart you’ll stay, That’s where you’ll always be.

Miss You So Much Your loving wife, Sonia

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PLAN NUMBER 5-3694 L - S H A P E D VERANDA FOR CURB APPEAL An L-shaped veranda that wraps around the front and one side lends this three-bedroom bungalow lots of character.

The veranda links up with a covered deck at the back and extends across the front to the covered entrance.

The front door, with side lights and a top light, leads in to a foyer with a handsome coffered ceiling. To the left, through an archway, is the living room, featur-

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EAGLESTONE LODGE PERSONAL CARE HOME Kamsack, SK. Phone: 306-542-2620.

“Your home away from home”. We have accommodations for those who do not want to or can no longer live in their own homes. We have a nurse on staff and a great support staff.

We are a full-care facility. We have private rooms and semi-private rooms available. Nutritious/delicious meals. We also have independent suites available, with access to meals, exercise and all the entertainment at the Lodge. Visit and tour our facility and see what is available for you. For more information phone 306-542-2620 and ask for the manager.

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In loving memory of Verna Dziaduck February 13, 2009 Mom, I still miss you, As the days and years pass.

I still miss you, As the pain of grief softens.

I still miss you, As new memories are made.

I still miss you, As I smile and laugh.

I still miss you, Today and every day, I still miss you.

-Always remembered, Always loved.

Olivia, Bryce, Willow and Scarlett

Shawna Allen & Carol Burns of Yorkton are pleased to Announce the Engagement of their Son

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SPOKOWSKI - Bill, who passed away Feb. 10, 2015.

The moment that you died My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday But missing you is heartache That never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart, And there you will remain, Until we meet again.

-Lovingly remembered Lois

ing a dramatic sloping ceiling. Windows look out to the front veranda, and the gas fireplace will make the room a haven in the cooler months.

Directly ahead, separated from the living room only by its lower ceiling, is the dining room. The built-out buffet will be handy for serving and storage. Access to a covered deck from sliding glass doors will make serving al fresco meals a breeze.

Adjacent to the dining room and divided from it by a large prep island is the kitchen. The cook will appreciate the effi-

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For viewing, call (306) 620-5671

Rooms DO YOU need a room in Yorkton for a day, a week or longer? For more information call 306-6209920.

ROOMS FOR Rent in Theodore.

Christian home. Shared bathroom and kitchen. Transportation to Yorkton once a week. No drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or pets. $300 to $400 per month. Call 306-647-2376.

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Walk in cooler, meat cooler, meat freezers, deli cooler,meat saw, vacuum tumbler, billboard sign, grease tray,meat cooler racks. Call or text 306-745-3484 FARM FRESH eggs for $4./dozen. Call 306-620-2586.

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JP CATTLE CO. with guests STEWART CATTLE CO. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull & Female Sale. Thursday, February 28, 2019 1:00pm on the farm at McAuley, MB. Selling 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as well as commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn 204851-5669, Eric 306-434-8567, Brent 204-773-2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS.ca (PL#116061).

DOZER BLADE Installers Needed.

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LOVELAND RED ANGUS, bulls of all ages, also yearling heifer’s quality stock. Delivery available.

306-795-2710, Goodeve, SK. YEARLING AND 2 year old Hereford bulls. Semen tested. For performance information & EPD’s call Wes 306-743-5105. www.vcherefordfarm.com.

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Tile laying in medieval Japan “In a war-torn feudal Japan, the soldiers are restless. The endless battles, betrayals, and broken promises have the soldiers questioning where their loyalties lie. Meanwhile, the daimyo are strategizing, marshaling their troops, and erecting strongholds to bolster the strength of their armies, all in pursuit of honor and ultimate victory,” describes the fluff of the board game Gunkimono.

Gunkimono is at its heart a tile laying game, generally a genre I enjoy, so this one caught my attention easily.

And then there was the medieval Japanese flavour which has been

added to the game, another sure way to grab my personal attention.

“In Gunkimono, (a Japanese word that means “war tales”), players take on the role of these daimyo, plotting their military advances across the countryside,” details the rules. “Each new squad of troops yields victory points, but you may decide to forgo these points and save up for your stronghold instead. All the while, you need to keep an eye on your opponents, so that their forces do not grow too large and expand at your expense.”

What initially intrigued in terms of game play is that there

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com are two types of points in the game: victory points and honor points. You decide, for each of the troops on the tile you just placed, which type of points you want to score.

Having alternate paths to victory always adds a lot to a game.

So in Gunkimono each contiguous group of

troops in a single type – those that are connected horizontally and/ or vertically to at least one other troop in the group, regardless of level – counts as a formation. This goes for troops printed on the game board itself and troops on army tiles that have been placed in the battle-

field.

If you choose to score victory points for a troop, the number you score is equal to the total number of troops in the formation that troop is part of.

You can also opt to focus on chasing honour, also worth points.

The problem with Gunkimono is that honour is not likely to take you to victory. It quickly becomes evident that scoring for troops accumulates more points, more often, and that means a better chance to win.

The components here are nice, the tiles thick enough to last, although the board gets a tad loud visually based on the col-

ours, which will detract for some.

Still tile laying and medieval Japanese theme sold me on the game, and while not near Carcassonne as a tile layer, it’s still a game well worth a look.

Check it out at www. renegadegamestudios. com Thanks to fellow gamers Jeff Chasse, Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.

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

Small business optimism improves in January Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer®, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan increased in January to an index of 55.2, up from 51.6 in December. The index is also almost on par with the national average index of 56.1.

“Saskatchewan’s small business confidence started 2019 on an upward path to an index of 55.2, up 3.6 points from December. However, Saskatchewan’s index is still 10 points below the range of index levels (65-70) normally associated when the economy is growing at its potential,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie & Agri-

business. “Hiring plans have remained negative with 18 per cent of business owners planning lay-offs in the next three months compared to only eight per cent who plan on hiring.”

Nationally, small business confidence rose 2.5 points to 56.1 this month, but remained below fall 2018 levels.

“We’re seeing an uptick in confidence levels, but they are still well below what you would expect to see in a healthy, growing economy,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s vice president and chief economist. “The continued slump in business confidence is reflected in lower wage and price expectations. Businesses’ unfilled orders and accounts receivable are also taking a hit, falling to 2016 conditions.”

Business Barometer for January: • 34% of businesses in Saskatchewan say their overall state of business is good (41% nationally); 17% say it is bad (14% nationally); • 8% plan to increase employment in the next 3-4 months (18% nationally) and 18% of Saskatchewan businesses plan to decrease full-time employment (15% nationally); • Insufficient domestic demand is the main operating challenge (50%), followed by shortage of skilled labour (24%) and management skills, time constraints (20%); • Major cost pressures for small business include: tax, regulatory costs (66%), fuel, energy costs (53%) and insurance costs (49%).

Provincial results: Major confidence loss in Alberta Alberta fell to the lowest confidence level in the country at 37.5 after losing 7.6 index points. Newfoundland & Labrador had the second-weakest confidence level at 47.9.

Prince Edward Island and Quebec remained the most optimistic provinces at 63.5, with Nova Scotia coming in close at 63.1 after a major increase of 6.1 points. New Brunswick (61.3) and Ontario (60.4) posted confidence levels above the national average, while British Columbia (57.3), Manitoba (56.3) and Saskatchewan (55.2) were more closely aligned with the average.

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