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Collisions across Yorkton A collision at Hamilton Road and the Yellowhead Highway occurred on Friday near the onramp at Highway 16. Police and fire services personnel were onsite investigating. Roads were treacherous over the past week, as this
was one of several accidents in the city this past week, including a vehicle hitting KFC and a rollover on the exit to Queen St.
Province working to prevent opioid deaths By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Government of Saskatchewan has launched an awareness campaign to prevent deaths from opioid overdoses. The goal of the campaign is to teach people to know the signs of an opioid overdoses. Those signs include shallow breathing, an inability to wake up, trouble walking or talking, pinpoint pupils, seizures, slow heartbeat and blue or clammy skin.
They also encourage people to get a take home Naxolone kit, especially if they are in a home where opiates are being used. While the Naxolone kit is recommended to help someone who is having an overdose, people are encouraged to call 911 if an overdose takes place for immediate medical attention. Naxolone kits include the drug itself, two safety syringes, two alcohol swabs, two non-latex gloves, a one-way rescue breathing barrier mask and a guide for steps to respond to an overdose. “An opioid overdose can happen to
anyone, whether the drugs were obtained legally or illegally. It is important to know the signs of an opioid overdose and how you can prevent one from becoming fatal,” said Health Minister Jim Reiter in a release. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act of 2017 does provide protection for people who call emergency services in the event of an overdose, even if illegal drugs are on the scene. The act protects people from charges of possession of a controlled substance, as well as breach of conditions which stem from a posses-
sion charge. In Yorkton, take home Naxolone kits can be picked up for free at the Turning Point Program at SIGN on Broadway. According to a list provided by the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, kits can also be purchased at the following local pharmacies: Louck’s Medihealth Pharmacy, Pharmasave Yorkton, Save-on-Foods, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Superstore and Yorkton Pharmacy. Locations outside of Yorkton that offer Naxolone kits can be found at saskatchewan.ca/opioids.
Community helps Yorkton woman see again By Devin Wilger Staff Writer A Yorkton woman can see again thanks to the efforts of different community organizations. Claritza Volquez has Stargardt disease, a genetic degenerative eye disease. She was born with it, as was one of her brothers, though since the gene is recessive she has not passed the disease down to her children. In her case, the cones in her eye are affected, which makes it difficult for her to see in well-lit environments, though her rods are rela-
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tively unaffected. “My family is very numerous, so when we found out, we investigated, and nobody has it. They don’t really understand why my brother and I have it... My grandma is 98 and she can still see. I don’t really understand why, but I’ve been learning that you don’t need to say why, you need to say okay and move forward.” Volquez works at the Family Resource Centre, and Kim Gelowitz with the FRC said that she noticed just how much memorization Volquez had to do in order to keep
up their programming. She kept up so well that many families did not know she was legally blind. “I did my job and I had to memorize everything, because I couldn’t see too much, or as good as the others,” said Volquez. “Here, things are moving and changing all the time, so she had to adapt,” Gelowitz added. Gelowitz researched to see what could be done to help her. She found out about eSight glasses. Looking surprisingly similar to the VISOR from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the glasses
use cameras to capture high-resolution video to display directly in front of the user. The footage is also enhanced for the user with software to work with their visual impairment, explains the eSight website. After a while, the glasses became available in Canada, but they were expensive – initially over $12,000, though the price has come down since – so it was beyond Volquez’s budget. They approached different groups to see if they were interested in sponsoring a set of the glasses for Volquez. Between GoFundMe,
Victory Church, the Yorkton Alliance Church and the Lion’s Club all got on board to help her raise money for the glasses. With the glasses going on sale in December, they had enough money to buy the glasses. The churches donated meals, with the Victory Church hosting a supper, and the Alliance Church auctioning off suppers with their members. Denny Vachon said that the Lions have long been involved with the CNIB and helping the blind. Helping Volquez was something that fit with what the Lions do in
the community, so they were happy to help assist her to get the glasses, along with the churches. “It really does take a community to help a family,” said Gelowitz. The glasses mean that Volquez can now do things other people take for granted, such as reading. She explained that without her glasses, someone sitting even relatively near was very blurry, but with the glasses on she could see them again. She also notes that she normally cannot see things very far away. Continued on Page A2.
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Boys and Girls Club celebrate 25 in Yorkton By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Every kid that goes to the Boys and Girls Club in Yorkton knows Lorraine Moeller and Erin Roussin. They might not be sisters by blood, but they certainly are by bond. A big part of that bond? A common love of kids. When kids come for pizza night, music night, join a camp, workshop or learning to cook, chances are it’s Moeller and Roussin smiling at the door and running the show. Now, the Boys and Girls Club Yorkton turns 25 years old, and as would only be appropriate, a heck of a birthday bash is planned. Naturally, kids come first. The $25 for 25 Years campaign is in full swing. For just $25, you can help keep things running in a big way. It helps keep kids fed, pay for costs of the facility. Thanks to generous community donations, Moeller, Roussin and their dedicated staff can keep helping kids. “When we started, we only had the lower level of the space we’re in now,” said Moeller. “We didn’t have anywhere near as many programs as we do now.
We built it over time. We serve the needs of the community, so when the kids need something, that’s what we aim for.” The Boys and Girls Club of Canada was formed in 1900, initially for kids from disadvantaged situations with nowhere to go after school. Often, the caring nature of the club is the one lifeline a child has -and the only hot meal or support they’d get. “All kids are welcome,” says Moeller, but she stresses how great the need still is. “We’ve got lots of programs that are fun for kids of all ages. Still, though, lots of kids don’t get a hot meal or have that support at home to make sure they have a place to go. We still provide that place, because every kid deserves a chance.” Understandably, after school programs are a big part of the Yorkton Boys and Girls club. It’s a place to socialize with peers, but it is also a place to learn life skills. Then as now, often it remains the only place some of the kids can get a hot, nutritious meal, so its operation is critically important to the community. “When we started, there wasn’t the kind of
Lorraine Moeller (left) and Erin Roussin (right) are the faces most people see when they enter the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. corporate funding normally available to larger chapters to us,” said Roussin. “Now, over time, we’ve developed some great partnerships and we’ve been able to come up with some great programs within our budgets.” Still, though, there are improvements that need to be made. “Honestly, the single
biggest expense for us are wages and rent. Beyond that, though, there’s a few things in Yorkton we’d like to have that the kids need.” Moeller agrees. “For one, the bus service is improving, but it doesn’t serve a huge area. If you don’t have a car, there’s really no way to get here. Sometimes, if you’re a kid, that’s the difference
between you getting a meal for a night or going to bed hungry.” “So, eventually, we’d like to get a van that can serve as a shuttle so we can pick up kids to make sure they can come here for a healthy meal, have some fun and positive support,” Roussin said. “We’ll keep offering the same great programs and expand as much as
we can.” Why not donate? Fully tax-deductible. Send an e-Transfer for $25 to lorraine@boysandgirlsclubofyorkton.ca. You can also pay via cash or cheque in person or mail at 54 Smith St W. For more information on the Boys and Girls Club Yorkton, visit http://www.boysandgirlsclubofyorkton.ca/
Report released on vendor sponsored travel Deputy Minister to the Premier Cam Swan has delivered his report on vendor sponsored travel to Premier Scott Moe. In November 2018, the Premier directed Mr. Swan to conduct the report after concerns were raised about public sector employees undertaking vendor sponsored travel that resulted in personal benefits. Based on responses by ministries, agencies and crowns, Mr. Swan’s report finds that there has been no reported vendor sponsored travel that did not meet learning and devel-
opment or procurement requirements. As part of the report, three recommendations were made to strengthen the existing code of conduct framework for public sector employees: Expansion of the Conflict of Interest Policy to include clarity on vendor relationship and acceptance of gifts including a definition of permitted vendor sponsor travel. Every employee within the Government of Saskatchewan undertake Conflict of Interest Training.
Updating current travel approval forms to indicate whether the purpose of travel is vendor sponsored. “Although the Government of Saskatchewan’s Oath of Office and Conflict of Interest policy for public employees is similar to those across the country, I found that there is no clear policy within executive government that outlines specifics of employee behavior as it relates vendor relationships,” Swan said. “This report is therefore an opportunity to apply a
Continued from Page A1. That was one of the first things she lost with the condition. She is now training to get the most out of the new glasses. “I think that the glasses are a very good tool, an excellent technology for people who have central
vision loss.” Volquez did not expect to get help to restore her vision. “I love helping people, but I didn’t know that there would be people to help me! That’s incredible, I like to help others a lot, I like to volunteer
and be involved, but I wasn’t expecting people to help me.” There is currently research going on into the disease, and Volquez hopes that she will be able to join the studies eventually if the results remain positive.
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consistent standard and definition across all ministries, crowns and agencies.” The Premier has accepted the findings of the report and has committed to implementing the three recommendations made by Mr. Swan. This will ensure that a clear and concise conflict of interest policy is followed uniformly by all employees within the Government of Saskatchewan, its agencies, and crowns. “I would like to thank Mr. Swan for delivering this report,” Moe said. “Our government expects all public sector employees to adhere to a high standard of conduct. I accept all recommendations made by Mr. Swan, and will ensure action is taken to implement these recommendations immediately.” As committed by the Premier when he directed Mr. Swan to conduct the report, the report has been released publicly.
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Boston Pizza has long been a supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area, and two recent donations will help the program mentor kids across the region. One donation was $1,000, while the second was the total raised from hearts sold through the month of February, with $712 raised for the campaign. Schools also participated, with the school selling the most hearts getting a pizza party. Rocanville’s Grade 2 class won that contest, selling 27 hearts. Pictured are Irma Van de Bon-Nichol from BBBS and Charlotte Konjolka, manager of Boston Pizza.
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The Elias Giannoulis 3-on-3 hockey tournament kicks off, raising much needed funds and awareness for mental health in the community.
3-on-3 hockey tournament for mental health By Cory Carlick Staff Writer
Guy and Alex Fedorchuk,” said Kathy Pearson, who spearheads the organizing committee.
The second annual Elias Giannoulis 3-on-3 hockey tournament for mental health kicked off with a bang this year. The kinetic tournament brought multiple teams raising thousands of dollars, building upon the success of its inaugural year. “It all stemmed back to Elias Giannoulis who was a very good friend of my son, Martin Pearson -- Nathan
“They all played hockey together for years, they went to the same school – they were best buddies. “When Elias passed away due to suicide, they wanted to do something in his memory. So, the three of them basically came to me and said they want to put on a 3 on 3 hockey tournament. They went to hockey because that’s what they remember of Elias – he was
their hockey friend. I mean, they lived and breathed hockey. “They said they want to do this, we want to raise money and keep it local.” Clearly, the tournament has made an impact - marquee sponsors including Parkland College have come on board this year, building upon the last. “We had our first tournament last year and it was a huge success. We raised over $15 000.”
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Politics New Democratic Opposition leader is dead on: It’s high time Saskatchewan cleaned up the rules allowing unlimited donations from businesses and unions. But there are a couple of big problems with the way Meili is making his case. First, it’s never been just a Saskatchewan Party problem. It’s a long-standing political systemic problem that his NDP predecessors could have and should when they were in government. Second, if change is to happen, Meili and the NDP should stick to their knitting and focus on big problems right here in Saskatchewan. That the NDP seem more interesting in trying make this issue about far-away big international companies like SNC-Lavalin rather than businesses and unions right here in Saskatchewan is suspicious. That said, Meili likely has bipartisan support for what he is generally proposing. Having witnessed for decades, the problems with those with the bucks controlling political parties, there is a sense that people are a more than little fed up. It’s high time we saw change. The problem right now is business influence on the Sask. Party, but that doesn’t mean that this has always been the only problem. Past NDP governments than eagerly to passed laws and policies like the Crown Construction Tendering Agreement in which private, nonunionized construction companies had to pay union-scale wages to bid on government contracts. There was also the most-available hours policy in which private companies were forced to give available hours to the most senior parttime worker _ whether that worker was the best choice or the person most suited for the task. All this was done at a time when union donations to the NDP were rampant. Yet certain developers and businessmen looking for government money or support could also be found parked in NDP ministers’ offices. Of course, Meili argues things will be different if he is premier and, to his credit, did not take union or corporate donations during his successful NDP leadership bid. That said, it’s more than a little curious that he would go after SCN-Lavalin (who doesn’t donate much here and has donated to all parties) and not local businesses. Last week, Meili took a run at the giant Quebec engineering company SNC-Lavalin that, admittedly, has a very bad reputation for exercising undue political influence on the national and international scene. It is alleged that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office tried to apply undue pressure on former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to help SNC-Lavalin avoid federal criminal prosecution on fraud and bribery charges. The company has a sordid history of political involvement, including admitting in 2016 that it violated the Elections Canada Act by providing tens of thousands of dollars in illegal campaign donations to the Liberals. But while this is horrific, it should also be noted that SNC-Lavalin is a gigantic international engineering company with businesses dealings in every province including here in Saskatchewan where it has a $700-million carbon capture and storage contract near Estevan and the management of the new Saskatchewan Hospital at North Battleford. To this, Meili wants a review of all SNCLavalin contracts in Saskatchewan, even though none of them have anything to with the goingson in Ottawa. Why? Because the giant company plops down a $1,000 for a table at the annual premiers’ dinner like other most other Saskatchewan businesses do for the thinly veiled political fundraiser. Strangely, we aren’t seeing Meili hold similar press conferences about local companies like Brandt Developments — a big-time donor to the Sask. Party — receiving special consideration like being allowto building its new headquarters building in Regina’s Wascana Park. If we are concerned about political influence, surely Meili needs to recognize it begins right here at home. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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or whatever reason, recreation can be a hard sell. Take the groups trying to get a multi-use turf recreation facility off the ground here in Yorkton, who will meet again this week. They have a hard road ahead of them, because they’re selling recreation when there are plenty of sensible things to spend money on. There is the promise of a new hospital on the horizon, there is the city’s constant struggle to stay on top of aging infrastructure, there is the general feeling that everyone should be very sensible with money right now. They have done a lot of work already and are prepared to do more, but they have a hard sell, and their biggest barrier is going to be convincing people that this is a good idea. But should that be the struggle? Even if a recreation facility seems frivolous, it is a draw, it is a place that could lead to spin-offs like sporting tournaments coming to the city. And in all honesty nobody has ever decided that they would not move to a town because there was too much stuff to do. Money is limited, of course, but given the number of people who complain that the recreation options in town are limited, it seems like they should get more encouragement, especially as they set their
sights on corporate sponsorship. Their struggle, then, should be getting the money together, not convincing people it is a good idea. And that should be our perspective as well. Go forth, user groups, and see what you can do. We should encourage them, instead of dismissing the idea out of hand. The slogan of this city is “Where Good Things Happen.” What about great things? Those only happen when people work together to make them happen, sometimes even ideas that seem impossible at the time. It’s healthy to introduce some skepticism, because it makes the people with the crazy idea work harder to make it make sense. But we shouldn’t dismiss their ideas entirely, because if they convince enough people, they aren’t so impossible anymore. Will this turf facility happen? Who knows, it’s so early anything can happen. But we should still be positive about it, because if they pull it off, it’s a feather in the city’s cap. And if they don’t, we at least had a group of passionate people working together, and they could achieve something else for the city down the line. Being a pessimist about it gains you nothing, we need the people with a dream, whether it comes true or not.
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Mechanical Contractors celebrate 100th By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan celebrates its 100th birthday. The provincial trade association, which historically has represented mechanical contractors, has expanded over the years to include businesses that form the supplylines of products used by the contractors. Justin Yawney of YPH Mechanical in Yorkton, has been a member of
MCAS for over 10 years. “Absolutely, there’s lots of benefits of being a member,” he said. “For one, it keeps standards up -- sort of a seal of approval that you’re established. They also offer bonding and insurance, which we use a lot. There’s tons of benefits of membership; lots of services that different people use.” Originally called the Saskatchewan Society of Sanitary and Heating Engineers, the
Association’s function is to facilitate and maintain relationships within the construction industry and the municipal and provincial government bodies that regulate them. The first celebration took place at Hotel Saskatchewan in the Library February 12 from 4-7 pm, with other events to follow. For more information, please contact Carolyn Bagnell at carolyn@mcasask.com.
Leadership changes in the public service Deputy Minister to the Premier Cam Swan today announced changes to senior leadership of the Saskatchewan Public Service. Effective February 27, Donna Johnson has been appointed Deputy Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. Johnson is currently Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Education and has previously served as Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Environment, with prior roles as Executive
Director in the areas of planning, corporate services, finance and administration in the Ministry of Environment and Saskatchewan Economic and Co-Operative Development. “I would like to congratulate Donna on her new assignment,” Swan said. “With more than 30 years’ experience in Government and work on notable files including the Education Sector Provincial Leadership Team and as lead for the joint-use school project, this appointment will ensure strong leadership
for the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. I would also like to thank Pete Suderman for the support he provided to the ministry on an interim basis at a particularly challenging time.”
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History Corner The Balmoral Hotel and next door originally a liquor manufacturing warehouse Some interviews 15 years ago about the Balmoral Hotel, the liquor manufacturing warehouse on Livingstone Street and other buildings erected by Harry Bronfman on Third Avenue South — re: possible entrances to tunnels during Prohibition years in Saskatchewan: Lorna Tressel who was office Manager at SIGN for 11 years, 1981 to 1992 said that there were stairs that led to the Balmoral Hotel on the north west wall, but this area had been bricked off. On the south east corner, there was a doorway that led to an opening going towards the railroad tracks. No one investigated this. People rarely went down the basement unless there were problems with the plumbing. Delmar Zwirsky, who was an accountant at SIGN between 1989 to 1991. said that he had rarely been in the basement but had observed a bricked off space and was intrigued when told about rumours of tunnels. The atmosphere of the basement was such that no one wanted to linger there any longer than they had to. Former City Engineer Matt Bernat who has worked for the City since 1968 says there hasn’t been a lot of work done on Livingstone Avenue. None of the workers have
ever reported finding any unusual excavations when there was digging done. Old maps, unfortunately undated show sewage and water works plans, likely in the 1930s or 1940s. In 2003, City employees, Stu McFadyen, Bill Hawkins, Jeffery Humble, and Darren Spelay all toured the basement of the former Mr. Ribs, a building constructed by Harry Bronfman in 1919. They were there to examine the property which was to be torn down. They kept in mind the rumours of tunnels, but did not observe any evidence of their existence. We will continue our investigation of possible tunnels next week. 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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A series of lectures and presentations bookended by coffee kicked off Heritage Week at the WDM this weekend.
Yorkton WDM kicks off Heritage Week By Cory Carlick Staff Writer
“It starts on the 18th going to the 22nd, but we’re kicking off Heritage Week today,” laughed Solange Massicotte, Education and Public events coordinator for the museum. “The theme is ‘The
History buffs got an early gift this weekend at the Yorkton Western Development Museum just in time for Heritage Week.
Tie That Binds.’ It’s very broad [in scope]...tangible, but also intangible history. Tangible meaning, for example, monuments, historical buildings. Intangible things would be things like poetry, and we explore
that all together. “We have Terry Lefebvre-Prince, who is quite well known in the city of Yorkton, speaking about Christian Junget of the Northwest Mounted Police. Kay Henley, who is a very well known
quilter of this area, made these beautiful quilts by hand of her family’s history of Mennonite German descent. I’ll also be speaking a little bit about Scandinavian settlers --- tying up Ms. Prince’s presentation
on Constable Junget who was of course from Denmark, after all.” The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society was also on hand for anyone curious about their heritage, with refreshments provided.
Help name RCMP’s new police puppies! By Cory Carlick Staff Writer
must receive the entries no later than March 26th. The lucky winners will be announced April 30th, on the RCMP website as well as their social media.
The RCMP needs your help to name their new furry partners. If you’re 14 years or younger, the Mounties want your name suggestions for 13 puppies. These guys are destined to be sworn in as fully fledged police dogs, so pick your name carefully!
Entries can be sent online or via post. For online submissions, visit: www.rcmp-grc.ca/depot/ pdstc-cdcp/name-thepuppy-nomme-le-chioteng.htm.
If by mail, send a letter to the following address. Be sure to print the child’s name, address, telephone number and the suggested name for a puppy. Attn: “Name the Puppy Contest”
Police Dog Service Training Centre Box 6120 Innisfail, AB T4G 1S8 Winning names will be chosen by the PDSTC staff. A draw will determine the winning entry
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in the event of multiple submissions of the same puppy name. Although there can be only 13 winners, names not selected for the contest will be considered for other puppies born during the year.
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Names must begin with the letter M, have no more than nine letters, with no more than two syllables. Kids that submit must live in Canada. Only one entry for each child is eligible and the RCMP
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Council Meeting Monday, March 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Job Opportunities
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Summer Student Opportunity
Reporting to the Building Systems & Maintenance Manager, the Pool Technician performs various duties related to the general operation and maintenance of the Access Communications Water Park.
Reporting to the Recreation Services Manager, the major duties and responsibilities for these positions include: • Plan, implement, and evaluate a summer program (S-CAPE) for children ages 6 to 12. • Plan, implement, and evaluate the summer Park Party program. • Offer a variety of activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and physical literacy, in a structured format. • Promote the summer program and other related special events. • Ensure the safety of program participants through proper supervision. • Check equipment on a regular basis and report any deficiencies to supervisor. • Keep accurate program statistics and compile daily and weekly summaries of activities. • Monitor the summer program budget.
Gallagher Centre Competition Number: 2019-09
S-CAPE Summer Programmer Competition Number 2019-08
Duties and Responsibilities: • Performing various preventative and routine maintenance tasks on various facility operation systems. • Perform minor masonry and carpentry work. Maintain ozone generators, monitor gas pressure, flow and temperature. Check overall systems for water or gas leaks. • Oversee and perform a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, cleaning and servicing of water in the aquatic facility. This includes performing tests for chlorine, Ph, calcium hardness, TDS and total alkalinity. • Treating water with chemicals to maintain a safe and healthy water quality and monitor chemical usage. • Complete a variety of records and reports, including maintenance sheets, water quality sheets, chemical consumption, and equipment orders, need of safety supplies and routine inspection reports. • Janitorial services for both the aquatic area and some ground maintenance. • Must maintain a good working knowledge of all City Standard operating procedures and The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Qualifications: • Grade 12 Education • Must possess or be willing to obtain a Pool Operator’s Certificate upon hiring • Fireman’s Boiler Ticket • Experience working with water treatment systems including ozone and steam generator system preferred • Computer skills preferred • Self motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills • Excellent organizational skills • Possess or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification • General handyman experience or experience working in the plumbing and carpentry trades would be an asset • Possess RCMP security clearance Hours of Work: Shift work, evening and weekends work is involved. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes February 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications: • Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in or planning to enroll in a recognized Recreation, Community Development, Leisure Studies or Education Program. • Experience working with children. • Ability to work well with volunteers and the general public. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Possession of a valid recognized First Aid/CPR Certificate is required. • Possess and maintain an RCMP Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Clearance. • Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes March 1, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Mental health claims increase at WCB Over the last three years, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has seen a 75 per cent increase in the number of mental health claims accepted. W o r k S a f e Saskatchewan is working to educate workers and employers on how to create safe and healthy workplaces. WorkSafe has a suite of psychological health and safety courses available on the WorkSafe website that the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) developed to help educate workers, supervisors and managers. In addition, employers are encouraged to take
advantage of new resources made available to help create psychologically healthy work environments for their employees. “The increase in the number of mental health claims suggests a real need in our province,” said Kevin Mooney, Director of Prevention at the WCB. “At WorkSafe, we are working to provide employers with training on how to create psychologically healthy workplaces for employees and how to support employees when they are experiencing mental health challenges.” WorkSafe has partnered with the University of Fredericton (UFred)
to offer Saskatchewan employers and workers a suite of psychological health and wellness courses at a fraction of the standard tuition fee. Aimed at Saskatchewan employers who want to train their workforces, the online training includes both theory and practical application. The resource-rich course content of the Enhancing Workplace Resiliency course provides practical approaches for employees to lead a psychologically safe work environment and identifies how to respond and manage situations where an employee is struggling. Separated into six online
Celebrating French education in schools Parlez-vous français? Your answer may be, “un petit peu” but for the French Immersion students in the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division, the answer is “oui!”. The French Immersion students from Sacred Heart High School and St Michael’s school participated in several activities to celebrate French-SecondLanguage Education Week in Saskatchewan. Throughout the week several activities were planned to promote and celebrate speaking French. Two parent volunteers, Chad McDowell and Stan Reed, built an ice sculpture in front of St Michael’s school where French classes could be found posing in front throughout the week. This years theme was “Learn French… feed your brain!/Apprenez le français… nourissez votre cerveau!”. Both schools ran a social media campaign to educate the public on why learning French can feed your brain. To accompany this both schools ran escape rooms, poster contests and literacy
activities to promote the theme. Wednesday February 6th, St Michael’s school was filled with laughter as the Sacred Heart French Immersion students facilitated activities they had planned for the younger students. These activities promoted the French Canadian culture along with speaking French. Students could be found playing board games, reading together, participating in improvisation activities and singing, all in French. A highlight for most students was learning how to use the Omnikin ball. The older students learned how to play the traditional French Canadian game called Kinball. The younger students used the ball to do stations around the gym. To finish the week off, St Michael’s had planned to host a French carnival which was postponed due to weather. The teachers at both schools are very proud of their students for taking on the challenge of learning a new language and look forward to learning with them for the rest of the year. Submitted by Susan Barton
workplace health and safety management systems for all employees, the Advanced Certificate in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace program will help to support their efforts. “Our goal is to help reduce the stigma around mental health issues in the workplace and create psychologically safe work environments,” said Mooney. “Workers will benefit from a psychologically supported work environment. Employers will be educated to identify the signs and take
modules, this course will benefit all levels of workers – from the frontline employee to the CEO. In addition to the resiliency course, employees have the option of enrolling in one or both online certificate programs. The Certificate in Managing Psychological Health Issues at Work program is ideal for supervisors and managers who are supporting the individual employee experiencing emotional distress or mental health issues. For organizational leaders working to implement
appropriate action, and also benefit from keeping experienced and valued employees in their workforce.” Registration is open through the WorkSafe website for all UFred and CCOHS online training courses. To register, visit www.worksafesask. ca/mentalhealth For resources on how to prevent all workplace injuries, employers and workers can reach out to their industry safety association or visit the WorkSafe Saskatchewan website at www.worksafesask.ca.
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African swine fever a worry for pork The swine sector appears under the threat of what would be its version of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or at least have the same effect on markets. African swine fever is a disease in hogs which currently has the world market for pigs and pork on edge. A recent story at www. producer.com noted the “disease is spreading across the gigantic Eurasian landmass, infecting pigs and wild boars from northeastern China to Belgium. “Not only does it lead to mass-culling of animals in infected areas, but it can lead to export
bans and exile from the world market.” How serious is the threat? Well the same story noted “a major exporter that the Danes are building a border fence all the way along their border with Germany.” The issue for Canada of course is the need to maintain market access to foreign countries. Canada’s pork industry produces far more product than can be consumed domestically. Most of what is produced is sold to foreign markets. In general terms, there is some definite optimism in the pork
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Calvin Daniels sector. World market demand is strong and trending upward, whichthat should be good news for Canada. But what would an outbreak of African swine fever in Canada do to the industry? If we remember back to 1993 when the first
case of BSE in recent time was discovered in Canada, the reaction of world markets was a swift closing of access. That left Canada with a glut of beef and a domestic market too small to effectively eat the problem away. The beef sector, starting with producers lost hundreds
of millions. The world market for pork does have one major difference. China has the largest herd of pigs of any country, but because it also consumes most of the production domestically, its exports are limited. Further, China has ASF. According to a January story from Reuters, “China has culled 916,000 pigs after around 100 outbreaks of African swine fever in the country”, and “the disease continues to spread to new regions and larger farms.” The likelihood China closes borders is less likely than was the case
of almost every country when BSE hit. Also, unlike BSE, there isn’t the fear of ASF passing to humansReactions, should an outbreak occur, will be related to protecting a country’s domestic pig herd as the disease is deadly, and without a vaccine. That said, ASF could become a political pawn as well, used as a way to impact trade with certain countries for political rather than health motivations. For the pork sector, the disease will certainly be a cloud on the horizon to keep a very close eye on.
Time to put wetlands at top priority The conservation and restoration of wetlands in Saskatchewan must be a top priority, especially in the face of a changing climate, says Jennifer McKillop, acting regional vice-president with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Saskatchewan. McKillop is commenting on World Wetlands Day, February 2, 2019. NCC wishes to acquire additional privately owned wetlands in the province for conservation, through land purchases or donations. “If you used water today to brush your teeth, cook or quench your thirst, you should probably thank a wetland!” said McKillop. “Wetlands play an important role in the health of our country and our communities.
They play a critical role in absorbing and storing carbon pollution,” said McKillop. They also remove sediments, excess nutrients and even bacteria from our drinking water. Like a giant paper towel, they absorb and hold water to buffer our cities and farms from floods and droughts – both of which are growing more common and extreme in recent years”. Canada is home to 25 per cent of the world’s wetlands, which are important for the health of our planet. However, these ecosystems are disappearing very quickly due to residential and commercial development, conversion to agriculture, invasive species and pollution. Every day, important wetlands are
being lost across Canada. NCC in Saskatchewan conserves important natural spaces such as their Hole in the Wall property, a conservation area in the Big Muddy region. Hole in the Wall is a priority conservation site because it consists of 2,240 acres (906.5 hectares) of intact native grasslands, and encompasses 183 acres (74.1 hectares) of critical wetlands. Saskatchewan has more waterfowl and migratory birds nesting in and around our wetlands than most other provinces in Canada. This is largely due to an area of our province called the Missouri Coteau, where NCC’s Hole in the Wall property is located. The Missouri Coteau stretches from South Dakota and
diagonally crosses the middle of the province to just south of the town of Outlook. Saskatchewan has a large amount of grassland habitat surrounding our wetlands, which is ideal habitat for a large number of songbirds and species at risk. “Wetlands affect the health of surrounding forests, grasslands and support our economy and well-being,” said McKillop. “By donating to NCC, your support will help conserve what’s left.” Facts • It’s estimated that 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1900. In the last 50 years, our planet’s inland and coastal wetlands have declined by over one-third where data are
available – a rate three times greater than the loss of forests. • Wetlands in southern Canada reflect the fate of wetlands around the world. It’s estimated that by 1990, 20 million hectares of Canada’s wetlands had been lost. Wetlands associated with urban areas are particularly threatened, with 80 to 98% converted to other uses. But almost everywhere Canadians live, most of the original wetlands have been lost (see Map). • From providing ecological services such as flood control and carbon storage to food production, wetlands play a vital role in our day-to-day lives. • Almost 35 per cent of all rare, threatened and endangered species are
dependent on wetlands • Wetlands are vital nesting and feeding grounds for waterfowl, they provide nursery habitat for fishes and are one of Canada’s most diverse ecosystems. At least half of our wildlife species rely on wetlands for at least part of their lifecycle. • Saskatchewan has lost 70 percent of its original wetlands in the settled areas of the province, with some areas up to 90 percent. • As part of the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s 150,000 acres of conserved habitat in Saskatchewan, we have protected over 16,000 acres (6,475 hectares) of wetlands in areas with high densities of waterfowl and shorebirds in the province.
Spring runoff expected to be below normal Recently, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2019. With the dry conditions in the summer and fall of 2018 combined with below normal winter precipitation so far, below normal spring runoff is expected across most of southern Saskatchewan. The summer of 2018 saw extremely low rainfall across a large portion of southern Saskatchewan with near
record dry conditions in some locations. These conditions continued into the fall where precipitation was also below normal. As a result, soil moisture conditions were dry at freeze-up and significant wetland storage was available in many areas. There is a band through the northern agricultural region and southern boreal forest where, based on current conditions, near normal snowmelt runoff is
expected. Below normal snowmelt runoff is also expected over the far north. The spring runoff outlook could change as there is potentially another 8-10 weeks of winter remaining. However, with dry fall conditions and below average winter precipitation to date, it would take well above average precipitation in February, March and April to produce an above average spring runoff within most
FCC event focuses on women leaders By Devin Wilger Staff Writer What does leadership on the farm look like going into the future? Farm Credit Canada (FCC) hosted an event in Yorkton to focus on women leading the farm. Kathy Pearson with FCC said that the event was a learning event, focused on farm leadership. While the FCC typically does two or three learning events per year, they had not focused on leadership before, instead doing events centered around young farmers, succession planning and financial planning, for example. They want-
ed to give farmers a chance to learn more about leadership on their farm. “We had never done the leadership side of it, and how we can get more people to voice their opinion, to bring what they can to the table, and how they do it.” All of the speakers were women, all of whom Pearson describes as leaders in their own realm. A family farm isn’t something that can be run by one person on their own, women are taking an increasingly larger role in agriculture, and the event was about giving them knowledge
about being farm leaders. “It’s not necessarily just men doing everything now. They’re joint operations, it’s a big business... From a woman’s point of view, they want to be participating, they’re part of the decision making, they want to be part of it.” Speakers included Vanessa Stockbrugger, Monica Wagner, Kim Derenchuk and Adrienne Ivy. “Our speakers were awesome, I can’t say another word about it... They’ve taken time out of their busy schedule to come.”
areas. With below or well below normal snowmelt runoff expected in the spring of 2019, it is anticipated that there could be some agricultural water supply shortages similar to 2018. These issues will likely intensify and expand across south-
ern Saskatchewan. This could also create some surface water supply issues for municipalities and irrigators if conditions remain dry into the summer months. Unless conditions change significantly, WSA will be aggressive in storing water during
the snowmelt runoff period to ensure water supplies are adequate and lake levels are desirable for recreational uses through 2019. As conditions change and get closer to spring runoff WSA will issue another updated forecast in March.
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You need to spay or neuter your cats My garage is terrible. An unheated shack that I’m unwilling to actually park a car in, the doors don’t close properly and it’s generally used to store patio furniture and other things that won’t fit in my house. Which, weirdly, gives it a purpose, since it is an accidental shelter for cats to get out of the wind. Any given morning I find a pile of paw prints leading in and out of the building, because while it’s not particularly good at being a garage, a fluffy animal can use it to curl up in the corner overnight, before skipping town in the morning under threat that I’d find them and take them to a rescue somewhere. The phantom paw prints are just a reminder why it’s a good idea to spay and neuter your pets. After all, the cats that hang out in my garage didn’t appear out of nowhere, they had cat parents who created them, and now they run around back alleys and run away if you try to approach them. I’m not actually very good at coaxing them into having a permanent home somewhere – they outrun me all of the time – so they still haunt local alleys and haven’t darkened the doorstep of any local rescues, sorry about that. What I can’t understand is why someone wouldn’t spay or neuter a cat.
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Thinking I do with words... Someone will use cost reasons as a justification, because it’s not cheap, but then just having a cat isn’t cheap since you have to feed them, water them, and buy them things to scratch that aren’t your furniture. So cats require an investment, one can assume that getting them neutered is a part of it, and if you can’t afford that why are you getting a cat? While my only real experience is with a female cat, the other reason why I can’t understand why you wouldn’t spay one is how incredibly annoying they are if you have the misfortune of having them go into heat. While I had always planned to get my cat spayed,
I happened to get it done two months after I had actually planned to, because things happened and I didn’t actually have time to call the vet until after they had closed, and basically we had two months of “I’ll call them tomorrow, she’s still a kitten, it’s fine.” And then she went into heat, and all procrastination vanished, because this cat needed to get spayed as soon as possible. She was loud, she was constantly showing everyone her rear end, she was a strange unmanageable monster that had to be stopped. I don’t know if I could have dealt with her going into heat ever again, it was almost traumatic. Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, I took her to the vet and everything was fine, so it never happened again. Plus, she never had kittens that would grow up to haunt my garage. This was a big success. The only real side effect was that for a full day after the surgery she did little more than sit in the bedroom and be angry, but really who enjoys surgery? One day of an angry cat beats 10 years of a cat going into heat or, worse, having kittens. Spaying and neutering cats prevents kittens from haunting my garage and prevents you from hearing all about how much those cats want to find a new lover. It’s a great choice.
Jason Drives gets behind the wheel of automotive oddities Yorkton This Week’s editorial staff takes readers on an explorative journey around the Internet, searching out the best in videos, podcasts, webcomics, music and anything else that catches their collective eyes which might interest our readers.
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Most cars you see are normal. They make sense, they are designed with four good wheels and a functioning engine that can get you from place to place in a reliable way.
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The cars on Jason Drives, a YouTube web series, are not normal. In fact, they’re all oddballs in some way. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’re bad, but they are weird, and often unpredictable. Sometimes, they’re the first car of their kind, sometimes they’re over 100 years old, so they work in ways
that would be completely foreign to those of us whose cars have been made after they decided on the pedals and steering wheel configuration. At the center of it all is Jason Torchinsky, a writer
for Jalopnik whose almost aggressive enthusiasm makes the entire endeavor. He loves these automotive misfits, even the ones that are clearly absolutely terrible, and that’s what makes the show work. If he went into each episode intent to dismiss each car, it could quickly get tiresome. Instead, he loves everything, even the terrible cars, and while he’s never delusional about the merits or detriments of each car, he’s definitely thrilled to be there. One gets the impression that a bad car makes him happy, so even if he declares something to be the worst car ever made, his obvious thrill at getting behind the wheel makes it a much more enjoyable experience than it would be if he didn’t find the entire endeavor to be completely hilarious. For an extra spot to wander head to www.yorktonthisweek.com for a surprise web wandering.
I want to be governed by grown ups It’s not as though we needed more evidence the Canadian world is a crazy place, but in Vancouver they are dealing with a measles outbreak and there are indications it can be traced to the fact more and more people are opting not to vaccinate their kids. One mother who has a daughter with a compromised immune system because of heart surgery performed when the girl was mere weeks old makes a very good point. “We are not allowed to bring peanut butter sandwiches to school to protect those who have peanut allergies, so why are unvaccinated children allowed to go to school when they are, potentially, spreading a deadly illness?” This is what political correctness does. It creates ridiculous double standards through slippery slopes that penalize the majority of the population. I’ve been following the SNC-Lavalin scandal quite closely since it broke over a week ago and the one thing that has become, abundantly, clear to me is that Justin Trudeau could kill puppies outside the Parliament Building in Ottawa in front of a national television audience and he’d still have the same support he’s always had. I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to Trudeau breaking all of his own rules when it comes to feminism and the treatment of women, First Nations reconciliation, an open and transparent government, an improved ethical government as compared to governments of the past, and on and on an on it goes. I look at politicians like Barack Obama or Jean Chretien. Two leaders I don’t agree with on a lot of issues, yet I never doubted there was a grown-up in charge. I’d like to think the same can be said for people who didn’t like
Stephen Harper. He was smart and if we were faced with a crisis (such as war or a national disaster) the ability to lead would supersede the political alliance. I saw a picture on the weekend of Trudeau, Gerald Butts, and Seamus O’Regan in some sort of frat style pose all horsing around with one another in their pre-election days. And, it struck me that what we have is a boys club of sorts. A group of people who have been pals for a long time and have managed to weasel their way into running the country together. It’s not good. They are loyal to each other and will continue to be loyal until the bitter end, whenever that may be, no matter the casualties along the way. I, also, don’t get a sense at all that we are being governed by grown-ups. Trudeau doesn’t even know who pays taxes in this country. O’Regan has been labelled (by media outlets who like the Liberals) the most incompetent cabinet minister in government. Butts is an environmental radical who is, predominantly, responsible for sky high hydro rates in Ontario as well as for that province’s financial disaster. There’s no denying his intelligence, but he’s not a critical thinker. And, there is every reason to believe Butts is the real Prime Minister. Not Trudeau. Trudeau is a mascot who spews words and lines given to him by an advisor, many assume it’s Butts, and it’s evident Trudeau doesn’t even know the meaning of the talking points he, repeatedly, utters. To me, it’s frightening that this is what we have chosen for us as Canadians. Disagree with Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives if you want and there is lots to pick apart to be sure, but Scheer is an adult with an adult brain and adult advisors and I have confidence he’d make adult
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Stackhouse Soapbox decisions, even if I don’t agree with all of them. On the subject of SNCLavalin, I don’t believe Trudeau even understands the double standard of skirting the ‘rule of law’ to protect thousands of jobs in Quebec while hiding behind this same ‘rule of law’ to kill exponentially more jobs than that in western Canada through failed pipelines and climate change regulations that won’t help the environment one bit. I do think Butts gets it and I do think Trudeau is more loyal to Butts than Butts is to Trudeau and that’s why Butts has been silent on SNC-Lavalin (he’s usually smug, rude, and condescending on Twitter) while parading his stooge (Trudeau) out to peddle a new story on the matter each day until they find one that is accepted. In south eastern Manitoba, a school teacher is being investigated for posing with MP Candice Bergen and the two of them are holding up a homemade sign that says Trudeau is the worst. Apparently, this type of stance has been deemed harmful to our youth and teachers shouldn’t be promoting
a political agenda. Yet, anti-Donald Trump signs and comments are, not
only, permitted but are encouraged in a lot of circles and kids are taught he’s some sort of evil, racist monster. But, Butts is allowed to call people he disagrees with ‘Nazis’. When you look at what goes on in our universities as far as left wing ideology being taught to young people, I would say a teacher and Bergen promoting the truth (because Trudeau is the worst Prime Minister of
my lifetime) should be a long, long way down on the list of things to investigate for the greater good. But, this is the new Canada where basic dictatorships are admired and that’s the path we are going if these corrupt juveniles win again in October. Nice people mentions this week: David Renkas, Dane Jackson, Carson Albrecht, and Jennifer Fullerton.
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Photos tell First Nations story By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer They say a photograph is worth a thousand words. So the recent book An Honest, Genial and Kindly People tells a massive story as the book highlights a private collection of First Nations photographs from the turn of the century in southern Saskatchewan. The book is by Adrian K. Paton, the project arising from his own experience. “In 1959, the Elwoods sold their land to Adrian and Patricia (Pat) Paton, and for the next 50 or more years I farmed this land,” details the website to the book and author. (Hawk Hill) “intrigued me in many ways and over the years I began to develop a relationship with the land and nature. One constant that made an impression on me was that whenever I worked near it, there was at least one pair of hawks that patrolled a large area. They could see any small rodent that moved and most became a meal for the clutch of young hawks in a nest that was situated in a neighbouring clump of trees. “One evening, at dusk, as I was about to leave the field a light-coloured hawk landed on the top of the hill. I remember thinking that he may be an albino. When I returned next morning, I found the hawk dead on the hill. On close examination, I concluded that he was very old as he had almost no meat on his bones and his light colour I think was due to age. I buried him on the top of the hill. I hope his soul soars aloft and that his descendants continue to patrol the skies above the hill into eternity. “In the 1980s I decided that I would try to do
something for the land as it was being damaged by wind erosion. With the help of conservation agencies, botanist Nora Stewart and others, I began seeding native vegetation on the hill. I seeded over 80 species and many have survived and flourished. I then decided to erect a stone cairn, somewhat similar to stone monuments erected on hilltops by early civilizations all over the world and to date it is over ten feet high.” As for the book, Paton came at it with no formal background in writing, offered Valerie Guillemin the project editor. Although he has written many pieces for local publications, An Honest, Genial and Kindly People - A private collection of First Nations photographs from the turn of the century in southern Saskatchewan is Paton’s first published book. “Adrian has no formal training as a writer but he has always been very interested in history all of his life and he is considered the local historian for the area, fielding many requests for information,” she told Yorkton This Week. “He has dedicated most of his life to gathering and recording the history of the province.” Given his interest in the land, Paton also gravitated to an interest in the land’s history. “In the 1980’s Adrian was involved in the creation of a local history book and at this time he discovered that there were several photographers, near the turn of the century, that practiced their trade near Arcola,” said Guillemin. “He began to research these photographers and to collect their photographs. Many of these images
Adrian K. Paton used an archive of photos to tell a story of First Nations people in his new book, An Honest, Genial and Kindly People. included Indigenous people. “Adrian had always had a deep respect and a keen interest in First Nations people and he began to gather all of the information about these photos that he could. “Eventually he felt that he needed to record and share this information so that it would be available for future generations.” The collection became one Paton felt he needed to share. “Adrian’s knowledge about the photos in the book needed to be shared both with Indigenous people and with the general public so that this important aspect of the
history of the prairies would not be lost,” said Guillemin. While Paton has the photos, there was still a process to go through to create a book. “Adrian had been gathering photos, and the history behind them, for decades,” said Guillemin. “It took approximately three-years to put the book together, (with help from Guillemin who is also his daughter). Once the book was completed Paton hired a book designer, Cynthia Hoffos, “who worked with him to create a publication that was very aesthetically pleasing and easy to browse and read through,” she said.
The book is based on the photographs, which Guillemin said are naturally the best aspect of the finished book. “The original images in the book are outstanding and most of them have never been published before,” she said. “What makes the book exceptional is Adrian’s ability to recount stories told to him by his Indigenous friends and connect them to the photos chosen for this book, weaving the oral and the visual his-
tory together.” Guillemin said while the book has history at its heart, it can appeal to anyone. “The book has appeal for all ages and we have distributed it to many elementary schools, high schools, public libraries, Indigenous groups, history buffs and to the general public,” she said. “Adrian suggests that the book is an incredible resource for classrooms to complement Indigenous studies programs and believes that it should be available in every public library. Within the book Adrian recounts factual information and also shares personal stories about his acquisition of the photographs which makes for a very easy and enjoyable read.” And more may be on the horizon from Paton. “Adrian celebrates his 85th birthday in February but that does not slow him down and he has already been working on shorter historical essays to accompany some of the images in his collection,” said Guillemin. Also, as curator of the South Saskatchewan Photo Museum, Paton has worked to make his photos available to a broader audience through projects with the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society, the University of Saskatchewan and Sask History Online. These collaborations have resulted in the digitization of a portion of his collection which is available online to the public and a unique oral history component allowing viewers to listen to Paton’s memories and recollections associated with the photos. A collection of 40 of his most significant photos were chosen to create a physical exhibit which travels across Saskatchewan. The book is available for purchase through Adrian’s website www. adrianpaton.com and is also available locally in Arcola through the Arcola Town office at 127 Main Street, or at the Gravelbourg Tribune, 611 Main Street, and inquiries can be directed to guilleminval@hotmail. com
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Community Spotlight The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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The Yorkton Prostate Cancer Group will hold a special meeting this week Feb. 21st featuring a guest speaker from the blood testing laboratory of the Yorkton Regional Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to witness how blood testing is done and see how cancer can be detected through routine bloodwork. The meeting is held in the boardroom of the hospital and starts at 7 p.m. Free coffee is availble throughout the meeting. You can expect a good exchange of ideas regarding cancer at our meetings. For more info contact Gord at 7835748.
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International Women’s Day Event - Home Is Where the Heart Is “A Focus on Family Homelessness”. Fri., Mar. 8, 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. SIGN on Broadway Regency Room, 345 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. Speaker: Melissa CoomberBendtsen, Chief Executive Officer for YWCA Regina. Open to everyone. Tickets $5 each (limited number available) bring a non-perishable food item to help Yorkton’s homeless. Purchase tickets at: Sherring Gold Jewellers, 91 Broadway St. E.; The Plum Tree, 34 Betts Ave.; Sherring Optical Co. Ltd. Parkland Mall. Raffle prizes - proceeds go towards Yorkton Homelessness Projects. For more info contact 306-786-7175. In partnership with: SIGN Housing Support Program, Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton and Shelwin House.
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“Three Ukrainian Tenors” presents Benefit Concert for injured Ukrainian soldiers. Thurs., Feb. 28, 7:00 p.m., Ukr. Orthodox Church, 89 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. Tickets $15.00. More info contact Oksanna 306-6208543.
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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 am - 12 pm. 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) 6213084, Email: Triple P at jamie.devos@signyorkton-org, Web: http:// www.standrewsyorkton. ca
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Yorkton Public Library presents Toilet Cleaning Bombs Make and Take - Mar. 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. Apr. 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 February, 3:30-4:30pm, 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. 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 - January 7 to February 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 - Mar. 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-
890-0417.
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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. till dark. Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club. Everyone welcome. 306-516-7521.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-783-5022 or 306-7837042 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
Seed catalogues bring new ideas There are events happening that put spring on the horizon, gardeners! Stop in at the Yorkton Public Library, get a supply of great gardening books for inspiration, and then stop at the front desk and ask about the Seed Library. There will be a variety of seeds available for eager gardeners; it’s a wonderful free program and a great way to try new seeds! Also, don’t forget, the 9th Annual Seedy Saturday is on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway (345 Broadway Street West). There is something for everyone including local seed vendors and info booths. And of course, we have our seed catalogues to really make us think spring. If you haven’t received any seed catalogues, request one or two. It is so rejuvenating to look at the exciting new offerings for this year! Some things that caught my attention in the Lindenberg catalogue: there’s a new Siberian iris called “Pink Parfait”. This iris is a double iris and the blooms look like a rose. If you’re looking for a statement plant for a border, there’s a calamagrostis that is a cousin to the ever-elegant Karl Foerster, and its name is “Lightning Strike”, with creamy white leaves edged in green. Beautiful! And if you love daylilies, there’s one called “Behaviour Pattern” and it looks as interesting as its name, with purple and mauve petals and white sweeps on the petal. Email them at customer-service@lindenbergseeds.ca or write to them at 803 Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 0P5. T & T Seeds always has a beautiful catalogue, and very interesting things like “Sunrise Sauce” roma tomatoes, described as “perfect for small gardens and containers”. The picture shows bright orange-yellow tomatoes, imagine how appealing they would look in a salad!
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Gardener’s Notebook Get a color theme in the garden with “Cheddar Hybrid” cauliflower, a beautiful orange color, and giving us “25 times the beta carotene of regular white cauliflower”. There is even a “Rainbow Mix Beets” to create delight for the taste-buds and the eye! Visit their new website at www.ttseeds.com W.H.Perron has a catalogue that bursts into color as soon as you open the pages! You can find a “succulent kit” that gives you succulents, soil, rocks, and even a beautiful container to plant them in! They have a wonderful selection of sprouts and microgreens. And the zinnia “Quenny” series will give beautiful flowers for you to cut and enjoy, in colors that delight your eyes, like “Lime Orange” and “Lime with Blotch”. Their website is whperron.com Contact these places, or any other seed houses that appeal to your gardening interests, and request a catalogue. Your mailbox will be
bright and exciting on the day when the catalogue arrives, no matter what the weather! I love gardening quotes, and here are two that speak to us, I think. “Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” (May Sarton) And… “Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized. (Allan Armitage) I love the second one especially because I think it is so important to try something new each year and keep our thinking fresh and alive. The gardening dreams we have far outweigh the time and space in our yards! Let’s make a pact, gardeners, that we will try at least one new thing this year. At least one. Done! Visit the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society at www.yorktonhort.ca, and have a great week!
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All that thrills my soul is stuff? There it sat. Plunked by the garage door as though dropped from a colossal hand. How I missed the delivery truck escaped me, but at least the driver had left my parcel. I knew what that stove-sized box held, and it excited me.
Queen Anne piece, purchased for a song on Facebook Marketplace, mind you) and warmed my search engine. Ready, set, aim: Chairbeds. Chairs that make into beds. Sleeper chairs. Fold-out beds. Convertible chairs.
I’d given away the comfortable, though cumbersome, hide-a-bed in my home office. And while I appreciated the space it left, not having a dedicated guest room, I knew we’d need something sooner than later to accommodate visitors and grandbeans. So I’d gone on an online safari.
I hunted for weeks without finding anything – let alone something for a song. When finally I snared my target at a large online store, I held my breath and ordered two. A tickle of anticipation bubbled.
Flexing my fingers, I folded myself into my recliner (a patchwork
But would the chairs live up to their online reviews? Would the colour match their picture? Would they fit the space? Would they be
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sturdy enough, comfortable enough, attractive enough, easy enough to convert? I wanted to KNOW those chairs, not simply see a photo or read someone else’s experience. And I couldn’t wait. I followed my order’s progress online as it made its way from a New Jersey manufacturer to
depots in Quebec, then Ontario, Manitoba, and finally Saskatchewan. I sensed it getting closer, but that very day, the tracking site had noted my order wouldn’t arrive for another week. It thrilled me to find it early. I’m sitting in one of the chairs as I write this.
I’ve also napped in it. Except for their colour — slightly darker than pictured — and a bit of an assembly glitch on one chair — they’re perfect. Everything I hoped for. That tickles me. But this niggles: Sometimes – even often – my delight in and preoccupation with stuff eclipses my delight in my Saviour. The God I lean on in troubled times. In whom I rest my weary soul, and under whose wings I shelter in life’s storms. And in whose Word I find vital guidance for all of life. I’ve confessed that to Jesus. Thanked him for so often providing the material things we need, and some we simply want.
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But I’ve let him know I’m aiming for better. I want to anticipate what I’ll find in his Word more than I did what I’d find in that box. I want to sing, “All that thrills my soul is Jesus; he is more than life to me,” and mean it. I want to experience him for myself, not simply read others’ reviews. Because I know this: no stuff, no experience, relationship or adventure can satisfy more than Jesus Christ. When we have everything but a relationship with him, we have nothing. And when we have nothing but him, we have everything. Father, when I’m blinded by things new and shiny, remind me.
Chair donated to Skinner Place By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Skinner Place has a new recliner for the use of residents. The new chair was provided by the Father Delaere Knights of Columbus (St. Marty’s). Grand Knight Steve Popowich said his organization was approached by Walter Prystai after a recliner at the memory care unit of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home was broken. “He asked if we would purchase a new chair, and that’s what we did,” said Popowich. “It’s for the patients to use.” The chair was delivered and officially presented Thursday.
We Learn From Our Mistakes “For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.” — Proverbs 24:16 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 24th Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies
109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale
Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427
Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043
Sunday, February 24th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
“Sunday of the Prodigal Son”
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 (insert what is happening this week at the church)
Everyone Welcome
Sunday, February 24th 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 24th 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 24th Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Saturday - 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday - 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian) 11:00 a.m. (English)
Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341
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Best served cold: The Melville Millionaires’ bloodlust after being trounced in their own rink couldn’t contend against the Terriers’ razor sharp defense.
Terriers win 4-3 against Millionaires By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The mood in the Terrier’s locker room was electric after Melville went down in flames – a second time -- to Yorkton. Hot on the heels of Melville’s humiliating loss to the Terriers on their own turf, the
Millionaires were out for blood. Determined not to be denied, Melville sought revenge against Yorkton Saturday night at the Farrell Agencies arena. They didn’t get it. The Terriers played stellar defense, closing the gap that befell them much of the sea-
son. Ultimately, Melville fell spectacularly to the Terriers in overtime – a satisfying 4-3 win for Yorkton. In the first period, Melville’s Shewchuck took a goal, but Yorkton tied it up with a powerplay, Mullaney putting it into the Millionaire’s net. Yorkton had a two man
advantage with Klatt taking the Terrier’s second goal of the night. Sullivan shot another right in the net, giving a 3-1 advantage. Melville tied it up shortly after with two goals, one on a powerplay, ramping up the tension in the arena. The final tiebreaking goal
was put in quickly by Klatt in overtime – with the Terriers playing the final period as if they were on a powerplay. A jubliant Coach Mat Hehr agreed. “Yeah. I was happy with our performance kind of for the full 60. In the second period, we
had kind of slumps,” said Hehr. “I thought we really took it to them in the third; we were throwing pucks on net, but Colby and Klatt had a great game. Brendan Klatt drove the net hard. He just wasn’t going to be denied, and a beautiful pass by Brendan Mark.”
Yorkton Maulers battle hard for cancer By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Saturday afternoon the Yorkton Maulers took on Prince Albert. The special game was free admission, with all donations going to the Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer. The Maulers rose to the occasion with special, hot pink jerseys in support of cancer research. “You know, we’ve got some really supportive hockey clubs and community members throughout Yorkton and area,” said Hon. Greg Ottenbreit, MLA for Yorkton, known for his support of, and in the community, who helps organize the event with his family. “We’ve done a number of different things for Close Cuts For Cancer specifically, supporting local initiatives and local cancer patients – and the AAA Midget Maulers offered to do a Pink The Rink game here today. So we’re out here with them, selling 50/50 tickets, allowing people into the game no charge – just asking for donations. And, of course, pink ribbons are available for Pink The Rink.” In the first period, the Maulers focussed heavily on defense. Prince Albert scored the first goal of the game, with Yorkton scoring the second on the powerplay. Yorkton kept the momentum going with an offensive bombardment for the remainder of the first period keeping
Mintos’ goaltender Welke busy. Both teams turned up the heat in the second and nobody -- including the referee – was safe from being checked hard into the boards. After the Mintos’ scored again, the Maulers tied it up. Prince Albert’s Andrew Schaab closed out with the final goal of the night, breaking the tie taking down Yorkton 3-2. Wednesday loss The Regina Pat Canadians were in Yorkton on Feb. 13 to take on the Rawtec Maulers. The contest between the two SMAAAHL teams was the second in the week, as they had met Monday in Regina, where the Maulers lost with a score of 6-2. Regina opened the
Now you see us: The Maulers in hot pink in support of cancer research. scoring early in the first period with a goal from Parker Jasper, with Walker Jerome and Jackson Smith getting the assist. The second goal of
the period was also for Regina, with Carter Belitski finding his way past Maulers’ goalie Kael DePape. Carson Whyte and Braden Birnie had
the assist. The second also belonged to the Pat Canadians. Adam Kydd with help from Braden Birnie, had the first goal of the period, and a power play goal from Cal Caragata, with assists from Carson Whyte and Carter Belitski, ended the second. The third opened with two goals from Adam Kydd, the first with assists from Cal Caragata and Alex Liskowich, and his hat trick of the eve-
ning completed with the help of Cal Caragata and Braden Birnie. The final goal of the evening came from the Pat Canadians’ Jackson Smith. Matt Millette and Parker Hendren got the assist. The final score was 7-0 for the Regina team, making seven the unlucky number for the Maulers on Wednesday the 13th. The Maulers’ next action is February 22 against the Tisdale Trojans in Tisdale.
Pursuit of the green: Prince Albert slightly outnumbered in a Maulers pursuit
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Riders losing CFL musical chairs It has been a huge game of musical chairs when it comes to quarterbacks in the Canadian Football League thanks to free agency. Unfortunately the Saskatchewan Roughriders forgot to put out a green and white chair, so no one new came our way at the critical pivot position. So the ‘Riders threw up their hands in a sign of defeat and re-signed Zach Collaros. Collaros to my mind was the seventh best starting quarterback in the CFL in 2018, thanks to the dumpster fire at the position in Toronto, and Montreal’s Johnny Manziel learning that being a star in some American college does not mean immediate success in this league. Headed into the 2019
season Collaros is again arguably seventh on the starting QB list, with the potential of dropping to ninth if a couple of pivots improve just a little. Therein lies the issue with Collaros, he is no longer among the elite, and has very limited upside barring a green and white miracle, whereas the other quarterbacks in the lower slots on the chart do have some chance of an upswing. The ‘Riders did sign stellar running back William Powell who is at least a legitimate run threat and safety valve for the oft-injured Collaros. And Cody Fajardo, most recently third on the B.C. depth chart at quarterback is in Regina to offer a bit of cover if Collaros does go down
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Sports again. There would be no way to paint the Collaros signing as anything but one of desperation, but the deal is made more glaringly bad because so much quarterback talent changed hands. Leading the way was Mike Reilly, the best in the CFL in my estimation, moving to British Columbia. One ‘Rider fan I discuss sports with thought Reilly would land in Regina, but the Lions deal was
obvious months ago. It takes Reilly to his roots in the CFL, and closer to family in the state of Washington. Since the Reilly signing the Lions added Duron Carter, and that combo could be scary good, with Reilly being the presence as a leader that just might harness Carter. The Eskimos could have been decimated by Reilly’s departure, but they might actually be a better team in his
wake. Trevor Harris was plucked from Ottawa to throw the ball and brought receiver Greg Ellingson with him. That is a very good core duo to build around. Calgary was thought to lose Bo Levi Mitchell, but that was largely smoke and mirrors on the quarterback’s part, re-signing in the end with a team that is about as well-ran as a sport team gets. Ottawa, which has been well-ran since joining the league, got hit hard by free agents leaving, but they did add the dark horse quarterback available in Jonathon Jennings from B.C. Jennings was in the doghouse with the Lions, but he has shown spurts of being pretty good. A fresh start with the Redblacks could be just what he
needs. Less heralded by far, but good news in my view, the Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian quarterback Noah Picton to a three-year contract. Picton, 23, finished his career with the University of Regina Rams (2013-2018) as one of the most prolific passers in U SPORTS history, and having watched games the last couple of seasons, he can throw a football. While I peg the Roughriders as headed to the CFL West basement this season, the overall league has my attention in a big way. There are so many intriguing moves, and power shifts in the league that every game should be entertaining to watch as teams adjust to the changes.
Yorkton basketball makes semifinals at national By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Yorkton Regional High School competed against teams across Canada at the Coal Bowl in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from Feb. 5-10, making it all the way to the semi-finals. The Raiders got to show the rest of the country why its reputation as a top-level team firsthand. “It’s not just about the performance,” said justifiably proud coach Jason Payne. “It’s about experiencing life in different communities and back-
grounds, learning and bonding with them. “It was great to get to know kids on other teams from across the country,” said foward Brenden McCubbing of the Raiders. “They were spending time with teams from Quebec, French and English going back and forth.” Yorkton won 92-74 against Northumberland on February 8th. Noah Bymak, another star Raiders forward, also found the experience exhilirating. “The atmosphere at the games was like noth-
ing I have ever been a part of.” With a larger stage comes larger pressures. The team was very cognizant of playing on someone else’s turf -- and when you don’t have the home team advantage, let alone playing halfway across the entire country, the stands are stacked with people rooting for their home team which can be unnerving. “It can definitely be disconcerting for the team,” said Payne. “At home, even if you’re playing another school, you’ve got a section screaming for you
since technically you’re still in your division and local enough so your supporters can cheer you on. When you live in Saskatchewan and your game is in Nova Scotia, you can’t really drive there -- so all the voices cheering are the ones you get from Nova Scotia rather than the ones for you.
“I have to say, though, the team really pushed through and kept their head on the court. I had plenty of people -- faculty and family -- comment on how fantastically our team handled themselves. “They were fine representatives of our school, and I’m very proud of them. They should be
very proud as well.” That experience will, no doubt, make its way onto the court as they get back to it at home. Armed with that experience and wellearned wins in front of the entire country, you can be sure of one thing. Watch out. The Raiders are back.
Tough off the court too: The Raiders pose in Nova Scotia after a tour of a mine in Cape Breton.
Spike it The Bongo volleyball tournament was back this weekend as dozens of teams from across Canada and the United States competed. Staff Photos by Cory Carlick
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FORSBERG - Gary Eric Forsberg was born on May 29, 1950 at Yorkton, SK; a son of Eric and Mary (nee Kopetski) Forsberg. He was raised on the family farm 10 miles south of Dubuc and attended the Round Lake School and graduated from the Esterhazy High School. As a young man he ventured to Kitimat, BC and worked there for a time before eventually returning to Saskatchewan. He worked for a few years at Morris Industries in Yorkton in the early 1970’s on the paint line, manufacturing farm equipment. In 1976 Gary was united in marriage to Marilyn Shchyschuk at Yorkton, this union was blessed with a son, Dallas. The family eventually moved from Yorkton to take over the family farm at Dubuc, where Gary actively farmed until the 1990’s, when he moved into Dubuc for a time before coming to Yorkton, where he had since resided. Gary passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 68 years of age. In his younger years Gary enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling, he was an avid Blue Jays fan and he loved watching hockey. Spending time at the lake was also a favourite pastime. Gary also was a car enthusiast, especially Chevrolet cars. Gary was predeceased by his father Eric. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Mary of Yorkton; his son Dallas (Danya) of Regina and their daughter Sierra (one year); his sister, Sandra Forsberg of Saskatoon; and numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Bailey’s Funeral Home with Crystal Bailey, B.Th officiating. Following the service and coffee reception, the interment took place in the Dubuc Cemetery. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
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REESE - Cheryl Reese of Yorkton passed away suddenly on February 9, 2019 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina at the age of 58 years. Cheryl Janine Reese was born in St. Boniface, MB on December 25, 1960 to Dennis and Verna (nee Krochak) Reese. She fell suddenly ill in December 2018 and passed away from cancer on February 9, 2019 with family by her side. Early childhood saw her move to Yorkton and attend Angus Spice elementary, St. Joseph’s Jr. High and the Regional High school. Cheryl took a secretarial course at the local community college. Cheryl briefly moved to Regina and returned to Yorkton before her beloved son, Justin was born in 1983. Cheryl was a stay-at-home mom until Justin started school. Her career included retail at Red Apple, customer service at Superstore and changed to housekeeping at what is now the Quality Inn. An avid reader, Cheryl loved to get lost in her mystery books. She also enjoyed movies, going out with friends and sipping a good cup of coffee. She was a talented crochet artist and also loved cross-stitching. Let’s not forget the colour purple! How she loved it! But her favourite thing in the whole world was spending time with her son and best friend, Justin. She was so proud of him. Cheryl will be remembered for her outgoing, honest, and tell-it-like-it-is personality. She loved to laugh, was generous and would have given the shirt off her back to anyone who needed it and felt like she had a psychic ability. Her secret wish of winning the lottery never came true because she failed to buy a ticket. We will greatly miss her sparkling eyes and warm heart. Cheryl is predeceased by her grandparents John (1992) and Nellie (Berladyn) Krochak (1990); brother, Randy Reese (2016); stepfather, Peter Dobko (2005); uncles Jerry Krochak (2006), Stan Krochak (2009) and Len Haller (2014) and cousin Dwayne Krochak (2012). She leaves to mourn her mother, Verna Dobko; son, Justin Reese; sister-in-law, Susan Reese and nephew, Liam Reese of Sioux Falls, SD; brother, Al Dobko and sister, Cynthia (Kevin) Nelson of Saskatoon and many more family, friends, and co-workers who were part of her life. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and St. Mary’s choir members. Reflections of Cheryl’s life were shared by Al Dobko. The honourary pallbearers were Susan Reese (sister-in-law), Liam Reese (nephew), Al Dobko (brother), Cynthia Nelson (sister), Kevin Nelson (brother-in-law) and Bev Byers (aunt). The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Justin Reese (son) serving as the urn bearer. Memorials in memory of Cheryl may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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SHISHKIN - James (Jim) Alexander Shishkin was born on February 9, 1939 in Fort Qu’Appelle. He grew up on his grandparent’s farm north of Canora and attended Meadowdale School, one of the many country schools that were prevalent in those days. When Meadowdale closed, Jim continued his education in the Canora schools. In the middle of high school he decided he should be earning some money. Jim held many jobs in those early years: CN Telegraph, PFRA surveys, Ludba Cartage and funeral home assistant; finally, he decided to make plumbing his career choice and worked for a number of different plumbing shops. When employed with the bigger shops he worked on nursing homes, hospitals, schools, senior housing and hotels. He started his own business, D & J Services, in the 1980’s. Jim married Cecelia Shewchuk in 1966. They had two sons Jonah and Damian. When the grandkids were born, that was the crowning glory of his life. Like any proud grandfather, he carried their pictures in his wallet at all times. He was predeceased by his beloved grandparents James and Annie, his father and mother-in-law John and Lena Shewchuk, his mother Juanita Courtney, his uncle Bill Shishkin, his sister Geraldine McGee and his niece Juanita McMahon. He is survived by his wife Cecelia, sons Jonah (Lucy) and Damian (Jamie), grandsons Gavrie and Jordan, sister Merrilynne (Charles) Hibbert and brother Rodger (Helene) Courtney, sister-in-law Sophie Dragan and brother-in-law Joseph Shewchuk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Jim was held on February 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Shelly Morris officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. He will be missed! In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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PLAN NUMBER 2-3770 DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR LIVING This handsome threebedroom home, designed for outdoor living, features a spacious covered deck with a glassed-in balustrade at the front, with a second covered deck off the kitchendining area at the back. The unfinished secondary suite on the main floor could be useful as a mortgage-helper. The covered entry, set off by pillars with brick bases, leads into the foyer, with a coat closet on the right and the stairway to the upper floor on the left. The great room’s floorto-ceiling windows overlook the front deck and a doorway offers access. A gas fireplace will provide warmth during the cooler months. A railing protects the stairwell. The dining area is separated from the kitchen by a prep island with an eating bar. A doorway to the back deck will make al fresco meals a breeze. The kitchen’s L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook, who will also
appreciate the window over the double sink. A pantry will provide extra storage space. The spacious master bedroom, overlooking the front garden, includes a walk-in closet as well as an en-suite with a soaker tub for a touch of luxury, plus double basins and a shower stall. The second and third bedrooms share a threepiece bathroom with double sinks. A broom closet is situated just outside the laundry room, which includes a shelf for sorting and folding. On the ground floor, a study is located near the entry. The utility room is large enough to accommodate a washer and dryer for the occupants of the secondary suite, which includes a bedroom and a roughedin three-piece bathroom. On the exterior, finishes include stucco, wood siding and painted trim. Brick-based pilasters set of a decorative garage door and mark the front entrance. This home measures 42 feet wide and 60 feet, six inches, deep for a total of 1,704 square feet.
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HOLLINGER LAND & CATTLE 7th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Tuesday, March 19th, 1:00 pm at the ranch, Neudorf, SK. With guest consignor Nu-Horizon Angus. Offering 40 Black Angus yearling bulls, plus purebred females and select pens of commercial open heifers. For more information or a catalogue, contact Chad at 306331-0302 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue online go to www.BuyAgro.com. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS.ca (PL#116061).
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PRAIRIE DOME POTATOES is hiring for positions beginning in March 2019 for full time seasonal work. Experience and education will be provided on site. Job duties include: -grading, sorting, packaging seed potatoes -pruning, picking, weeding and planting fruit trees -trimming and chipping of trees -general maintenance and upkeep Must be reliant and must have own transportation. Located 6 miles South of Yorkton on Highway 9. Bring own lunch. Wage: Beginning at $14.06/hr. Applicants may apply for the positions by phone (306-782-7297), fax (306-783-7853), email (prairiedome@gmail.com) or mail resume to the following address: Prairie Dome Potatoes, Attention: Kirk, Box 36, Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2V6.
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JP CATTLE CO. with guests STEWART CATTLE CO. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull & Female SWNA-WesternCommodities_1x21.c20_R0011670544.indd Sale. Thursday, February 28, 2019 HEATED CANOLA 1:00pm • classified • prod2/kj • ytw feb20/19 • lisaon the farm at McAuley, MB. Selling 90 Simmental & AnWANTED!! gus bulls, as well as commercial GREEN CANOLA bred heifers. For more information SPRING THRESHED or a catalogue contact Glenn 204DAMAGED CANOLA 851-5669, Eric 306-434-8567, FEED OATS Brent 204-773-2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the WANTED!! catalogue online at www.BuyABARLEY, OATS, WHT gro.com. Watch and bid online at LIGHT OR TOUGH www.DLMS.ca (PL#116061).
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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. Langenburg, SK.
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SWNA_welders_1x46. BUCKETS STORE at Ricker’s c20_R0011670535.indd Campground is hiring for the 2019 prod3dm season. Applicants must be 18 ytw 20/19 years feb of age. For lisa more information please call 1-204-937-2716, email questions or resumes to shonaherman@gmail.com www.rickerscampground.ca.
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Online Toy Tractors, Cars & Vintage Toys. Prebidding on now followed by live auction Sunday, February 24 @ 10:00 a.m. Featuring: Antique cars, Tractors-(Versatile, JD, IHC, Case, etc.), Tractor manuals, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Ty Beanie Babies, Marvel Figurines, Steven King Books, Jurassic Park, Simpsons, GI Joe, Star Wars, plus more. Toys are in good condition. www.ukrainetzauction.com to view catalogue.
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Roughriders name Jason Shivers defensive coordinator Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson announced today the team has named Jason Shivers defensive coordinator. “I am happy to introduce Jason Shivers as
our team’s defensive coordinator,” stated Craig Dickenson. “I have had the opportunity to work alongside Jason for several years now. He is a very intelligent coach and communicator. He earns the players respect
and they feed off his energy and work ethic.” Jason Shivers is in his fourth season with the Roughriders’ and his first as defensive coordinator. Shivers worked with the team’s defensive backs for three seasons after
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joining the club in 2016. “I want to thank Coach Dickenson for his support and for giving me this opportunity,” stated Shivers. “I look forward to continuing to work with this coaching staff and the talented group
of players. Saskatchewan is a great place to be a coach and I can’t wait to get back to work.” Shivers, who hails from Phoenix, Ariz., is in his sixth season as a CFL coach. He initially entered the full-time
coaching ranks with the Toronto Argonauts in 2013 before spending two seasons on Chris Jones’ staff with the Edmonton Eskimos. Shivers won a Grey Cup as a coach with Edmonton in 2015.
Career Opportunity – Yard Foreman/Woman Heartland Livestock Services is a full service livestock marketing organization serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta for over 50 years. Heartland will continue to provide livestock producers with innovative and effective services that add value to your livestock business. This team has a career opportunity for a Yard Foreman/Woman at its Yorkton marketing center. The Market Center Yard Foreman/Woman is responsible for the supervision of yard staff in receiving, yarding, feeding and shipment of livestock. Responsibilities of this position may include: • Plans, schedules and supervises the receiving, sorting, feeding, movement and shipment of livestock • Plans, schedules and supervises the cleaning, general housekeeping and disinfecting of pens, alleys, driveways and loading platforms • Instructs and supervises yard staff in activities in the safe yarding, care, feeding, testing, movement and custody of livestock. • Maintains a record of feed stocks, bedding material, medicine, orders additional requirements to replenish stock and supervises the storing and custody of supplies • Supervises yard staff in the maintenance of corrals, pens, fences, building and center equipment • Supervises the counting of cattle on hand at the end of each day’s operation • Supervises the care, treatment and medication of livestock with mild health disorders, and arranges for examination and treatment of animals where warranted by a veterinarian • Records hours of work, overtime, vacation and sick leave for employees under his supervision, and forwards records to center accountant on a regular basis. The ideal candidate should have 5 years’ experience working with cattle in an auction market atmosphere, along with grade XII. Candidates must have strong leadership and communication skills, along with computer knowledge. This position is physically demanding and candidates must be physically fit. If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, please forward your resume to: Human Resources 100, 101 Riel Drive St. Albert, Alberta T8N 3X4 Email: hr@nbinc.com Fax: (780) 479-8469 We thank you for your interest however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. General Employment
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Biome Builder works for kids too It’s always good to find a game that plays well for adults, but can be played by younger players as well. Biome Builder is one of those games, and it comes with an added feature in that there is an educational aspect for younger players. “In Biome Builder, you are an ecologist studying four different environments – the Amazon Rainforest, the Sahara Desert, the Pacific Ocean, and the American Prairie,” details the rules. “A biome is a community of plants and animals unique to a habitat. Everyone in the habitat has a job that helps make their environment a great home for everyone in the biome. “Your goal is to create food chains stacking cards from plants to herbivores and omnivores to predators and apex predators. An ideal food chain stacks 1-2-34-5 and earns you a bonus token worth 10 points to be added to your score.” Young people can learn a lot about varying ecosystems, and their food chains playing the game, if
THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com the adults take a bit of extra time to use the game as a teaching tool “It is not necessary to stack 1-2-3-4-5, but you must stack cards in ascending order. Each stack must start with a 1 or plant card,” continues the rules. “After that you must stack an herbivore (2) or omnivore (3) card. After that you must stack higher number predator cards.”
In terms of the stacking aspect of the game I was reminded a bit of the card game Spite & Malice, one of the fun ‘ladder-style” games out there. In Biome Builder the game is over when the draw pile is empty and no one has any more moves. Banked cards are added up at the end of the game to get your score. Add the number on the top of all your cards and your 10 point bonus tokens. The player with the most points wins. The artwork is great here, the cards featuring actual photos of the different animals, which is another great feature in terms of being a teaching tool for youth. Check it out at www.killersnails.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 Wyverns of Wylemuir has been posted this week.
Over 50 fish caught at FishOn derby Fifty-eight Fish and warmer participants meant the Northshore Revitalization Committee received rave reviews during and following the 2019 FishOn Fish Derby. Changes to the event for 2019 included allowing on ice parking, electronics, pop-up shelters/ tents, and a new location that lead to more fish caught. On Saturday February 16th, about 400 fishermen, 40 volunteers, and hundred of tents made Northshore Fishing Lake look like a tent village for a few hours. In the end, 58 fish were caught, approximately $35,000 in prizes were given away, and winner Francis Kayseas of Fishing Lake won the event with a fish weighing 5 pounds, 10.8 ounces. Kayseas had a choice between a Polaris Ranger 500 from Edfield
Motors in Foam Lake and $10,000. With a 5 pound 6 Ounce fish second place winner Joan Campeau had a choice between $3000 and a Kobota 48” Zero Turn lawnmower donated by Wheatbelts sales in Wadena. Both winners chose the cash payment followed by 90 addtional prizes that were awarded to some caught fish, some raffle prizes, 50/50, and more. The FishOn committee would like thank all the participants, all the sponsors, and everyone who helped make the day possible. The committee is taking some time off but talks about next year have already started. If your group would like a share of the proceeds from the event Staff Photo by Devin Wilger there are applications online at Winner Francis Kayseas presented by Carmen Sowa, FishOn Fish Derby Chair. www.fishonfishinglake.com.
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