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Checkmate: The master strategies play out in a heated battle on the chessboard

Checking in on chess at St. Michael’s School By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Chess at St. Michael’s School is exploding in popularity. The Ecole St. Michael’s Chess

Tournament kicked off on Thursday with more than 65 students enrolled. The chess club meets twice weekly at noon in the library, with some exciting matches. “Chess teaches problem solving, data

analysis, fair play and good sportsmanship, all in one match,” said Charlotte Lovequist. a teacher at the school and one of the club organizers. “Last year, we had 40 students in the club. This year, we have almost a

hundred.” This year, 98 students participated in the chess club. Twelve years ago, the chess club started with 22 students.

New apartments need city change By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The owner of 253 Bradbrooke Drive, across the street from the hospital is seeking a bylaw amendment to facilitate development of the currently empty lot. “The owner is proposing to construct a three storey apartment building (24 units) with main floor commercial spaces

primarily focusing on health services, however the property is currently zoned R-3 Medium Density Residential and this combined residential/commercial use is not permitted,” explained Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. “Records show that the vacant land was originally zoned

“The owner is proposing to construct a three storey apartment building (24 units) with main floor commercial spaces primarily focusing on health services.” — Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner with the City C-4 Neighbourhood Commercial which only permits apartments with main floor commercial

uses. In 2012, at the request of a developer, the property was rezoned to Medium Density

Residential to accommodate a proposed future subdivision and apartment.

“However, the proposal did not come to fruition.” The new owner proposes to construct an apartment building with main floor commercial units, which, as stated earlier, is a permitted use in the C-4 Neighbourhood Commercial zone. The property is currently vacant and the

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Council declares day to end racism By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer March 21 has been proclaimed as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in the city. Council unanimously

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made the proclamation at the request of Darlene Stakiw who appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council as a member of the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan. Stakiw explained March 21 is designated by the United Nations (UN) as

the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It’s a day observed all around the world to focus attention on the problems of racism and the need to promote racial harmony. “The UN made this designation in 1966 to mark a tragic

event that took place on March 21, 1960 in Sharpeville, South Africa when 69 peaceful demonstrators were killed during a protest against apartheid,” she said. Canada was one of the first countries to support the UN initiative and launched its

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inaugural campaign against racial discrimination in 1989. “During the month of March, MCoS is running a provincial campaign featuring the theme “Racism: Recognize it. Reject it! - #MarchOutRacism”. This year, we created a

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owner has provided a preliminary site plan reflecting new construction of a suitable building. “At this time, the main floor commercial spaces being considered by the developer are potential health related services and a potential coffee shop,” said Koroluk. The site has been vacant for several years and the developer has submitted plans that have the potential to enhance the overall area by adding not only residential, but low impact

commercial uses as well. Council was unanimous in passing the first reading of the bylaw amendment. It will now be referred to the Planning and Infrastructure Commission for its input. Administration will also carry out public notice in accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007 and the City’s Public Notice Policy. Notice will include advertisement in the local paper, at City Hall and on the City website, and a direct mail out to property owners within 75m (250 ft.) of the proposed development.

This lot may soon be home to a new apartment on Bradbrooke Drive.

Yorkton welcomes new community recovery team A new Community Recovery Team in Yorkton is providing more intensive supports for people living with complex, persistent mental health challenges. The Government of Saskatchewan has provided $4.2 million in targeted funding to launch Community Recovery Teams (CRTs) in Yorkton and seven other com-

munities across Saskatchewan. “By providing more intensive care out in the community, Community Recovery Teams help clients manage their symptoms and avoid being hospitalized,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “This is an important step forward in our government’s commitment to

with mental health and addictions, and making sure they receive the support that is best suited for their needs.” CRTs support Saskatchewan’s Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan and are also being launched in Regina, Prince Albert, North Battleford, Swift Current, Weyburn, Moose Jaw and Saskatoon.

improving mental health services.” CRTs use a holistic and customized approach to care that helps clients achieve their individual goals and thrive in the community. Yorkton’s new CRT includes a team lead, two occupational therapists, one addictions counselor, two mental health therapists, four nurses and a social

worker. “We are honored here in Yorkton to have been supported in creating a CRT,” Saskatchewan Health Authority Interim Manager of the Yorkton Crisis Assessment and Recovery Team Britton Houdek said. “The ability to be flexible in our work to meet client needs is crucial in supporting clients on their journey

Exchange Café” – This film tells the story of Yee Clun, a restaurant owner who came to the prominence in 1924, fighting a Saskatchewan law that required him to secure a municipal license to hire “white women” as employees. Plans are underway to have conversations between Newcomers and Indigenous peoples, as part of the BRIDGES (Building Relationships through Intercultural Dialogue and Growing Engagement in Saskatchewan) program with the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan. Date, location and time to be announced within the next week.

Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney presents Darlene Stakiw with the proclamation marking March 21, as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in the city.

Funding comes from the CanadaSaskatchewan Bilateral Funding Agreement announced in January 2017. The federal government is providing Saskatchewan with close to $350 million over 10 years for targeted incremental investments in home and community care and mental health and addiction services.

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downloadable PDF activity kit,” said Stakiw. They also have launched a social media campaign to accompany this campaign by using #MarchOurRacism. http://mcos.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ mcos_march21_activitykit_2019_download.pdf “We invite members, partners, schools, workplaces, faith groups, etc.

to download the activity kit and execute it leading up to March 21, and record it with photos and video and post to social media using #MarchOutRacism,” said Stakiw. Locally, the community is hosting some events. A film screening with Yorkton Film Festival on March 20, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. “Yee Clun and the

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OPEN Cinema’s final 2019 installment is here The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce the last installment in our OPEN Cinema program for 2019! “It’s hard to believe that we’re already at the end of another series of great film stories,” said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden. “We’ve seen a lot of great films over the past few months, and we’re very happy with the final selection we’ve made for this year’s OPEN Cinema.” The documentary 19032JJ0

“Free Reins” will be screened. Free Reins tells the story of 63 yearold Patty McGill and her “tribe” – a diverse group of kids, families, and volunteers who participate in an unconventional brand of equine assisted therapy at Hinchinbrook

Farm. This screening will also continue our OPEN Cinema Passport program. Collect four out of the six possible screening stickers to have your passport be eligible to win two tickets to the 2019 Lobsterfest event at the

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The 19th edition of the Saltcoats Vintage Snowmobile Race was held Saturday. While the weather was cold and windy, owners of old snowmobiles, pre-1981 sleds only, still coaxed their old machines to life for the race held at the Saltcoats Regional Park. The snowmobile race fundraiser was for the Saltcoats Fire Department.

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For those of us who had spent our adult, working lives demanding full-disclosure from governments, the SCN-Lavalin fiasco may just be the latest depressing episode. Or at least, this has been the case so far. As of the writing of this, former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould was getting ready to testify before the House the Commons justice committee. But while she had received a partial waiver that would allow her to disclose some conversations with government officials surrounding the prosecution of the international Montreal-based engineering and construction company, even Wilson-Raybould seemed to be downplaying expectations on what she could say. Wilson-Raybould had already written to the justice committee saying that while she would be willing to speak, she wouldn’t necessarily be able to speak freely because on-going constraints “do nothing to release me from any restrictions that apply to communications while I served as minister of veterans affairs and in relation to my resignation from that post or my presentation to cabinet after I had resigned.” Combined with cabinet and confidentially by which Wilson-Raybould and all ministers who swear the oath of office must abide, it seems increasingly doubtful the public is going to get the full disclosure it deserves from government. This always seems to be the case in government where its members use their majority to hide information from the public. Certainly, one gets the sense from the behaviour by Liberal government members that hearing the truth from Wilson-Raybould or anyone else is about the last thing they want. The Conservative and NDP MPs on the committee were justifiable angry last month when the majority Liberal members on the committee initially used their numbers last month to block not only Wilson-Raybould but also Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s chief of staff Katie Telford or former principal secretary Gerald Butts (who, mysteriously, has resigned his position). According to Liberals MPs last month, having critical witnesses who could actually answer questions about allegations of undue pressure placed on the former justice minister isn’t actually the kind of thing lawmakers on a justice committee do. “The role of the justice committee is not an investigative body,” said Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault. “At best, committees of the House of Commons are political theatre that can occasionally achieve good studies.” But lest one feel too bad for the frustrated Conservatives on the committee, it’s worth noting that under former prime minster Stephen Harper they pulled the same stunt to block key witnesses from testifying at the Senate hearings investigating Senator Mike Duffy’s expenses. Moreover, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer isn’t exactly making any commitments to do anything differently. Nor would Scheer commit to changing the rules around criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin related to the deferred prosecution agreement that the engineering company was allegedly lobbying for in its meetings with Trudeau and others. (Scheer was among those that met privately with SNCLavalin’s lobbyists.) And here in Saskatchewan, we witnessed Saskatchewan Party government backbenchers block opposition requests that key government employees come forward to address legitimate questions on the overspending for land purchased by the Global Transportation Hub just outside Regina. But as frustrating as this is, maybe it’s important to recognize that change comes slowly and in small increments. There was a time not so long when the public didn’t have accountability through freedom of information or disclosure through the timely release of budgets and quarterly and mid-year updates. The political system resisted each and everyone of these changes, too. Governments, once in power, don’t want to change rules that are to their advantage. But change did happen. Sometimes, the best we can do is watch for the events that produce small changes. That Wilson-Raybould is even appearing before this committee may just be such a small, baby step forward. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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Annual fundraiser continues to be major success T

he 43rd edition of Telemiracle has come and gone, and once again the people of this province have shown huge support for the annual tele-a-thon fundraiser. This year’s event wrapped up Sunday at TCU Place in Saskatoon after raising $5,619,214. For those of us old enough to remember back to the early years of the Kinsmen and Kinettes created event we were amazed when it hit the $1 million plateau, based largely on the fact it was raised in a province that at that time had a population of less than one million people. But seven-figure totals became the norm. The first telethon in 1977 raised more than $1 million and then passed the $2 million mark for the first time in 1983. Last year saw the event set a record of $7,151,256. But support has been easy because the dollars raised help others in our province. Money raised goes towards the Kinsmen Telemiracle foundation, which provides special needs equipment, access to medical assistance and support to people in Saskatchewan. With a respected organiza-

tion supporting good projects Telemiracle now garners support for weeks leading up to the actual tele-a-thon, and that has helped grow the annual amount raised. For example, the Saskatchewan Rush professional lacrosse team played in Saskatoon Saturday, and the game became an opportunity for fans to help support Telemiracle. Sunday the Rush presented $29,750. And communities large and small play their part. The Norquay Kin Club presented a cheque for $57,820. While the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton were on-hand to present a cheque for $36,783. The legacy of Telemiracle is one of volunteers working to raise dollars to help those who need just a little extra help to be comfortable in Saskatchewan. The 20-hour telethon has raised more than $128 million dollars over the last 43 years, which is more money-percapita than any other telethon in the world. We can be proud of what we have accomplished, but more pride should be taken in the good work the money has allowed. A big hats off to the Kinsmen and Kinettes for all Telemiracle has accomplished.

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Letter to the Editor Leader perspective Dear Editor,

Several weeks ago, I enjoyed the blue skies, the cold winds and the generous hospitality and warm greetings of the people of Yorkton as I visited to share the message of the Christian Heritage Party (CHP Canada). I enjoyed a couple of radio interviews, a TV interview and a newspaper interview with reporter Cory Carlick, who expressed interest in the CHP’s platform of Life, Family and Freedom and our plans for Canada’s Election 2019 this fall. Unfortunately, I feel I must correct and clarify a couple of points made by Mr. Carlick in his article in Yorkton This Week Feb. 6, 2019 - statements which are obviously reflective of his opinions on social issues and do not accurately reflect what I intended to communicate. First, The CHP is not trying to “eliminate Canada’s abortion laws”. Canada does not have any abortion laws. In Canada today, it is legal to kill a baby right up to the moment of birth. Over 100,000 babies are killed by abortion each year

in Canada (the equivalent of 4,000 classrooms of children every year). The CHP would like to provide good information to pregnant women about fetal development and about the health risks associated with abortion. We would also like to protect women and girls from coercion to abort. Approximately 60% of abortions are the result of coercive pressure from a boyfriend, husband or parents. That is not “choice”. We would like to make adoption easier and more affordable and to support pregnant women who choose to carry their babies to term. And we would like to have legislation that recognizes and protects the personhood of the preborn child. We do support the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman. And we support parents-not the government-as the primary educators of their children in matters of gender and sexuality. On the issue of assisted suicide, Mr. Carlick describes a hypothetical case of a patient at

end-of-life in unbearable pain but the assisted suicide epidemic now underway since the legalization of so-called “medical assistance in dying” is resulting in many premature deaths (about 2,000 per year) and pressure is already mounting to include teens, infants with disabilities, people suffering from loneliness and depression and those who may be incompetent to give informed consent. In Europe, where enthanasia has been in place for some time, many deaths are without consent and some are motivated by a shortage of beds and resources. We would like to increase the availability of palliative care for the terminally ill; we also support MP David Anderson’s Bill C-418 which would provide conscience protection for doctors and healthcare workers who cannot-in good conscience-participate in the premature ending of a human life. I appreciate the opportunity to set the record straight on these issues. Rod Taylor National Leader, CHP Canada

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History Corner North Front Street AKA Livingstone Street in the Town of Yorkton

This photo shows Yorkton’s beautiful “first” street around 1916s. The Balmoral Hotel to the right has been enlarged. The Royal Hotel had also been redeveloped with a new third storey. These improvements had happened before Prohibition struck on July 1, 1915. Hotel owners had to develop some plans to make money after the bars were shut down. One thing they did was to improve their restaurants and menus. The main stories about possible tunnels took place on this street. One main reason was because of the strategic location of a large CPR freight shed across from Balmoral Hotel. However, one needs to consider that some possible tunnel entrances may

really have been root cellars! After all, we are talking of 2 large hotels cooking up very good meals like roast beef and gravy with mashed potatoes and a regular vegetable of those days mashed turnips! These establishments needed more than one root cellar to keep meals going all winter. We will continue to consider the existing rumours of tunnels in the next History Corner. 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

Provincial Archives move The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce its new, consolidated location will be in the CBC Building in Wascana Centre in Regina. All five current locations of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan will be consolidated to this space through an arrangement with CBC/Radio-Canada Saskatchewan in Regina. The process of having the building ownership transferred from the CBC to the provincial government at no cost is underway. As the CBC Building is based in Wascana Centre, the Provincial Capital Commission has approved the Provincial Archives as a tenant. This new location is expected to open to the public in August 2019. “I am pleased to announce this new location for the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan,” Provincial Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “This consolidated location will allow us to truly fulfil our mandate and our custodial role as keeper of the province’s documentary accounts. We look forward to offering improved services to all of our clients as we begin this new chapter in the Provincial Archives’ history.” The consolidation of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan to a single location is critical for the ongoing safety and preservation of historical records. The new location will have all essential security and environmental measures in place, including necessary fire protection. A single location will also eliminate the need to transfer records between facilities, reducing wear and tear on the records and avoiding the risk of damage or loss. In addition to improved safeguards for the records, this new location will allow the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan to enhance and expand the services it offers. Once the new location opens, reference services will be offered five days a week (up from three days a week), outreach services will expand and public archival records, which have been awaiting transfer from government storage sites, will be moved to the provincial archives collection. To learn more about the Provincial Archives, please visit www.saskarchives.com.

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Government House enhances visitor experience Government House is taking advantage of today’s technology to increase the enjoyment of visitors to one of Saskatchewan’s most historic destinations. A new 65-inch interactive digital touchscreen was unveiled today that lets visitors view videos and an array of information on the history of Government House, prior to their tour of the facility and the Amédée Forget Museum. The touchscreen will also highlight upcoming events. “Government House is one of Saskatchewan’s increasingly most popular family and tourist stops when visiting Regina,” Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Ken Cheveldayoff said. “This

innovative addition is sure to enrich the experience for everyone who visits this wonderful historic building and museum.” In addition to the Amédée Forget museum, Government House offers a multimedia interpretive centre, the QEII Art Gallery, feature exhibits, the Sylvia Fedoruk Conservatory, the beautiful Edwardian Gardens, along with a variety of public and educational programs and events held throughout the year for children and adults. Government House is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. during the winter, and daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. during the summer. Admission is always free. For more information, visit www.governmenthousesk.ca.

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Vaccination prevents spread of measles The Ministry of Health is strongly encouraging Saskatchewan residents to ensure their measles immunizations are up-to-date. There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Saskatchewan; however, vaccinations are key to staying healthy and preventing the spread of the disease. “Because measles is a serious, infectious illness, we are urging all residents to ensure that their immunization and their children’s immunizations are up-to-date,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “We are aware of measles cases in Canada and the U.S., and we are monitoring the situation here closely. Vaccines are safe and have

saved more lives in Canada in the last 60 years than any other medical intervention.” The measles vaccination is routinely given as MMRV vaccination to all children at 12 and 18 months of age in Saskatchewan. All children in Saskatchewan starting school should have received two doses of a measles containing vaccine - MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella). People born in 1970 or later are also eligible for MMR if they have not received two doses of a measles vaccine in the past. Individuals travelling with infants six-11 months of age outside of North America and the Caribbean should contact their local public health office to inquire if they need a vaccination against measles. Regardless of travel plans, all

Saskatchewan residents age one year and older should ensure they are up-to-date on their measles vaccinations. Measles cases are rare in Canada, but do occur typically as a result of international travel. Currently there are measles cases reported in British Columbia and in the United States. The last reported case of measles in Saskatchewan was in 2014. Measles is a viral infection that is airborne and can spread easily from person to person, even without direct contact. People who have contracted measles usually have the following symptoms: • fever (38.3 C or greater); • cough; • spots in the mouth appearing 1-2 days before the rash;

• a red blotchy rash appearing on days 3-5 and usually lasting for 4-7 days; • runny nose; and • redness of the eyes and inner eyelids and/or light sensitivity. Symptoms usually occur within eight to 12 days after exposure, but this time frame can range from seven to 21 days post-exposure. Measles is highly contagious from about four days before the appearance of the rash until about four days after. If a person develops the symptoms listed above, they should call ahead before going to see their physician to ensure they are seen in a manner that minimizes exposure to others in the waiting area. For more information on immunizations, residents

can contact their local public health office. Information on measles and immunizations is also available through the HealthLine at 811 and on the Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/health/diseasesand-conditions/measles. For information on how to access your immunization records, visit www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/health/accessinghealth-care-services/immunization-services#immunizationrecords. Information for international travelers is available at https://www.canada. ca/en/public-health/services/ diseases/measles.html and https://www.cdc.gov/features/ measlesinternationaltravel/ idex.html#graphic2.

Small business optimism remains unchanged Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer®, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan remained unchanged in February with an index of 55.2. The index is also almost four points below the national average index of 59.0.

ning lay-offs compared to just eight per cent who plan on hiring in the next three months.” “With Saskatchewan small business owners already dealing with several significant cost increases including the federal government’s tax changes, CPP premium increases, municipal property tax increases in many communities and

“Saskatchewan’s small business confidence held steady in February with its index staying in the mid-fifties level (55.2) for a second month in a row,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie & Agri-business. “However, hiring plans remained among the weakest in the country with 16 per cent of entrepreneurs plan-

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tions, as well as wage and price plans are trending up as a reflection of that.” Provincial results: Nova Scotia takes the confidence lead; Alberta remains least optimistic Nova Scotia climbed to the highest confidence level in the country at 66.3, followed by Quebec (64.8). Ontario gained 3.7 index points to 64.1, posting the biggest increase of any province. Alberta gained 2.8 index points to 40.3 but remained the least optimistic province after a drastic fall last month, followed by Newfoundland & Labrador (47.7). New Brunswick saw a major loss of confidence, dropping 7.1 index points to 54.2. Manitoba (52.6), British Columbia (55.4) and Prince Edward Island (60.6) all lost some optimism, while Saskatchewan stayed at

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Federal carbon tax to appear on bills Starting April 1, the Federal Carbon Tax will be applied to all bills received by SaskPower and SaskEnergy customers. This will result in a monthly increase for the average residential customer of about $2 for power and $9 for natural gas for the rest of 2019. “In Prairie Resilience, our government has a Saskatchewan-based solution to lower greenhouse gas emissions without a tax,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Dustin Duncan said. “SaskPower worked hard to ensure there would be no rate increase this year. The federal government is imposing a carbon tax that will take more than $52 million this year and $546 million through 2022 from SaskPower customers.” “Our government is currently reviewing a request by SaskEnergy

to reduce natural gas commodity rates to their lowest level in 20 years, effective April 1,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Bronwyn Eyre said. “These savings would be wiped out by the Federal Liberals’ carbon tax, resulting in higher natural gas bills for homes and businesses. SaskEnergy serves 114,000 more homes and businesses, compared to three decades ago, and yet this larger customer base uses the same amount of natural gas as the smaller customer base did in 1988. This change happened through information, dedication and education — not unnecessary legislation.” Customers will see the tax identified on their bills as a Federal Carbon Tax. The amount is expected to increase annually to coincide with the multi-year

increases established in the federal plan. While the Government of Saskatchewan is challenging the carbon tax in court, it still applies during the legal process. The charge will be applied to SaskPower bills related to electricity produced by powergenerating sources like

coal and natural gas. This charge will equal an average 2.7 per cent rate increase for 2019, which reflects the estimated additional cost to generate power from these sources. For the average residential customer, it means an increase of $18 over the course of the year, rising to $63 in 2022.

On average, individual industrial customers will be paying an additional $164,600 this year, rising to $617,500 in 2022. SaskEnergy customers will be paying about $70 million more the first year because of the Federal Carbon Tax. Customers can expect an additional charge of $1/Gigajoule or

about $109 more this year for the average residential customer. There will be additional increases of about $54 per year through 2022. You can find more information at www. saskpower.com/federalcarbontax and www.saskenergy.com/federalcarbontax.

Writers wanted for Pen to Page By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Parkland Writers’ Alliance is looking for writers. The PWA, along with the Yorkton Public Library and Yorkton This Week are sponsoring Pen to Page, a writing and public reading event. The contest, which is open to anyone who is not a PWA member, is meant to get people in the area writing said Carol Knoll, PWA member. “It’s more or less to encourage people to write, and hopefully we will get some new members who

will be interested in joining.” There will be three judges evaluating the work, and those submissions judged the best will be eligible for cash prizes. Entries will be read out at a reading event on April 24 at the Yorkton Public Library at 7:00 p.m. The reading will also feature selections from PWA members. Everyone is invited to attend to enjoy the evening of storytelling. The rules are as follows: Maximum two entries of unpublished work. Maximum word count of 1,000 words per submission.

Any format is welcome – poetry, prose, fiction and non-fiction. Cash prizes of $50, $30, and $20 will be awarded by the PWA. Submissions must be received by April 3, 2019. Submissions may be emailed to writersyorkton@ gmail.com or sent to Parkland Writers Alliance c/o Yorkton Arts Council, 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, Sk. S3N0H4. Writers must include a contact name, number and email address. They also remind authors that they want the reading event to be family friendly.

March 6, 2019 - March 12, 2019

Council Meeting Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming Commission/Committee/ Board Meetings

Public Notice Bylaw No. 2/2019 – Proposed Rezoning to Allow for Neighbourhood Commercial Use Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003

Planning and Infrastructure Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: Meeting Room A — City Hall Please see the City of Yorkton’s website at: www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/publicnotices.asp for meeting cancellations.

Download the free Recycle Coach app on your smartphone today! This app contains Yorkton-specific information on how to properly dispose of an item, recycling & garbage collection schedule reminders, as well as news and information regarding Environmental Services’ programs and events. Don’t have a smartphone? Visit yorkton.ca/ waste to access all of the handy tools Recycle Coach has to offer! For questions regarding recycling & waste in Yorkton, please contact the Environmental Services Department at 306.828.2470.

Legal Description: Lot 43, Block K, Plan 102018484 Civic Address: 253 Bradbrooke Drive Current Zoning: R-3 Medium Density Residential Proposed Zoning: C-4 Neighbourhood Commercial Details – The applicant proposes to rezone 253 Bradbrooke Drive from R-3 Medium Density Residential to C-4 Neighbourhood Commercial to accommodate construction of an Apartment Building with Main Floor Commercial Units. Information – To view the proposed bylaw, visit our website at www.yorkton.ca. There is a link to Public Notices on the home page. Questions regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to: Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner Phone: 306-786-1727 Email: ckoroluk@yorkton.ca Public Hearing – City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed bylaw and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission, on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation & Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca

Other Job Opportunities • Marketing Coordinator For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall. The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Yorkton schools to host hoop dancer Teddy Anderson will tour to 33 Saskatchewan schools during the months of April and May. Eleven 1-day residencies (performance and workshops) will be presented in schools including St. Michael’s Elementary School in Yorkton April 3, and on the fourth at M.C. Knoll School in the city. Teddy Anderson is an internationally recognized performer, motivational speaker and children’s book author. Teddy has performed over 1,800 performance/ talks in 20 countries in the world including China, Malaysia, Uganda, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand and many more. Teddy goal is to inspire all people to see themselves as members of One Human Family. Drawing on the First Nation’s Hoop Dance as well as Teddy’s life experi-

ence, Teddy teaches the important message of unity and inclusion. Dancing with up to 30 hoops at a time, Teddy captivates and inspires audiences of all ages to bring about greater levels of community. Teddy offers a cultural performance that is beautiful, inspiring and interactive. The performance begins with a native prayer, a song on the native flute, two hoop dance demonstrations, detailed explanations of the stories behind each dance, in line with a message of respect for all people, an audience participatory hoop dance and a question and answer period. Throughout Teddy’s performances, workshops and motivational talks he draws on his experience of living and traveling around the world. Witnessing the divers-

ity of cultures in the world has given Teddy a unique outlook on many issues that children face. Teddy has a community of Elders where he sits, listens and learns. In Teddy’s hometown of Red Deer, Teddy is considered part of the community and continues to contribute by publishing a First Nation’s children’s book through his company “Medicine Wheel Education.” Before Teddy started hoop dancing full time he worked as the youth coordinator at the Friendship Centre in Red Deer. Teddy has been helping youth all over the world achieve success through his work with schools, community organizations and government institutions. The experience of seeing Teddy dance and speak has been described as life changing. Teddy has the cultural

permission of his Lakota Hoop Dance Mentor Kevin Locke to dance and perform. Combining the traditional Native hoop dancing with a 21st century message, he reaches into his audiences’ heart, imprinting there a message of peace and oneness. Teddy has honed his skills as a motivational and keynote speaker as well as a workshop facilitator. Teddy has spoken to many audiences on issues including racism, bullying, violence, and the importance of education, human rights, youth peacebuilding and the experience of growing up in Rwanda. Teddy belongs to the Deishitaan Clan of the Tlingit People of Carcross Tagish First Nations and has been given the name Yéil S’aaghi (Crow Bones). Teddy is also Persian, English and Norwegian. This rich multicultural

background gives Teddy a perspective of the need for unity and love amongst all people. Teddy is no stranger to OSAC. He has previously toured with OSAC in Spring 2011, Spring and Fall 2015. In Spring 2015 he presented 32 performances in 24 communities and 5 – 1-day residencies, including residencies to the fly-in communities of Black Lake and Stony Rapids. OSAC presents over 300 live community and school performances annually, attended by a total audience of approximately 75,000. This is possible thanks to a dedicated network of volunteers committed to making culture an integral part of Saskatchewan community life, and vital funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries administered by SaskCulture, and Canadian Heritage.

Through an agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, proceeds from Saskatchewan Lotteries are dedicated to sport, culture and recreation organizations to benefit communities throughout the province. Celebrating 50 years in 2018, OSAC has nurtured the traditions of presenting excellence in the performing arts for adults, children and family audiences in various genres and disciplines. Funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries and SaskCulture supports OSAC’s visual and performing arts programs. Please refer to the tour schedule below for performance times and locations. The schedule is subject to change, so please check with OSAC and the school contact for verification, and inform them of performances you plan to attend.

Losers focuses on victory in defeat 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.

jects of the documentary series are, well, losers. They didn’t win. Except, more often than not, they did, just not always in the way you expect. The series is focused on a variety of sports stories from all sorts of sports, from all around the world - whether you’re looking at curling or Canada or figure skating in France. And at the end of an episode, it’s

It’s easy to say that the new Netflix series Losers focuses on failure. It’s right there in the title, it outright says that the sub-

Web Wanderings hard to think that any of the documentary’s subjects actually failed. Even if their success isn’t perhaps traditional, or they lost a key match, they still wound up succeeding in some way. It’s also a series that works even if you’re not that into the sports in

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It’s strange to think of a sports series which implies that the medals and championships that athletes strive for are not actually that important, but it’s an interesting message to deliver. Surya Bonaly may not have an Olympic medal, but in performing an illegal move at her last Olympics - a backflip, because injuries meant she couldn’t do a routine the judges would like anyway - she made a statement and went out on her own terms. It’s a show that’s all about how people react to failure. Sometimes they get more determined, set on proving a point and coming back

from it. Sometimes they take another approach, and redefine success for themselves. And sometimes, in a sillier episode, it’s just a story about a bad soccer team barely making it into the next season because a player got bit by a dog. Still, there’s a whole lot of work that goes into losing, and sometimes that loss is a lot more interesting than actually winning.

— Devin Wilger For an extra spot to wander head to www. yorktonthisweek.com for this week’s web exclusive wandering look at a new podcast on the Canadian supergero team Alpha Flight.

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Consumers could drive farm opportunities The future of farming may well rely on its ability to backfill raw products as society becomes more aware of just what its decisions as consumers mean to the natural world. Without a doubt there is increased awareness regarding what the impact of what we do has on the environment. Society is increasingly concerned when we hear about elephants being killed for their tusks, or what destruction of grasslands might mean to burrowing owls or black-footed ferrets, and that is generally a positive thing. Moving forward consumers are also going to send messages with what they decide to pur-

chase. For example, a recent online LeaderPost article detailed “a report on tissue paper use gave failing grades to the leading toilet paper, tissue and paper towel brands for using only virgin fibre pulp, mostly from Canada’s old boreal forests.” The report called The Issue With Tissue, noted that the United States in particular drive the demand for the softest tissue “with the average American using almost three rolls each week and major manufacturers spurning alternative fibres … “The U.S. is followed by Germany and Britain in annual toilet paper consumption. They

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Calvin Daniels far out-pace the other nations. Canada isn’t in the top 10.” Instead of looking at alternative fibres, manufacturers turn to soft woods predominantly from Canada’s forests. The report is quoted as noting, “When the boreal and other forests are degraded, their capacity to absorb man-

made greenhouse gas emissions declines. In addition, the carbon that had been safely stored in the forests’ soil and vegetation is released into the atmosphere, dramatically undermining international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The solution would be to have tissue paper made from alternative

materials and that is where farmers could play a significant role. The story even suggests a couple of alternatives, bamboo, and of more interest to farmers here is wheat straw. Another obvious answer would be hemp, a fibre source that has long been overlooked because of concerns with its relation to marijuana. The potential for hemp fibre in a wide range of products, and when you consider the tissue industry is valued at $31 billion in revenue every year in the U.S., it would be a massive market for farmers. But the industry is unlikely to rock a $31 billion boat without a push from somewhere.

There are two possible ways to push an industry, one being government legislation, created to protect the softwood forests. The second, and certainly the preferred method, would be for consumers to seek out tissues with alternative source materials, pushing manufacturers to make changes to hold market share. Consumers can make a difference based on their purchasing choices if they choose to use that power effectively. And, that might open new markets for farmers. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Agricultural Safety Week 2019 This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. Safe & Strong Farms: Build an AgSafe Canada is part of a threeyear campaign celebrating farm safety across Canada. The aim of the campaign is to empower farmers, farm families and farming communities to build (2019), grow (2020), and lead (2021) the agricultural industry in safety and sustainability. In 2019 organizers are focusing on supporting farmers, farm families and farming communities through resources, safety advice articles, an AgSafe

Ribbon campaign and more. “Safety is essential to a Safe & Strong Farm,” says Marcel Hacault, CASA’s Executive Director. “Building a base that is safe and strong supports the wellness of your family and the success of your farm.” As a part of CASW, organizers have produced a number of resources including a wellness series, toolbox talks and a farm stress inventory and management plan. CASW 2019 also marks the third year of the AgSafe Ribbon campaign. The AgSafe Ribbon campaign celebrates Safe & Strong Farms and raises awareness about the importance of farm safety. Farm Credit Canada is the presenting sponsor of CASW and long-

time supporter of other farm safety programs, including the Back to Ag Program that supports the cost of adaptive technology for farmers that have experienced a traumatic injury. “Everyone can agree that safety on the farm is important”, said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO. “While farming can be dangerous, there are simple safety measures everyone can take to mitigate the risk. At FCC, we support Agricultural Safety Week and partner with CASA all year long because practicing safety on the farm never takes a day off.” For more details on Canadian Agricultural Safety Week visit agsafetyweek.ca. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place every year during the third

week of March. For more information about CASW, media kits or resources, please visit agsafetyweek.ca. Media kits include press releases, feature stories, safety advice articles, public service announcements, graphics, and more. Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) supported by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) delivers Canadian Agricultural Safety Week with assistance from the Government of Canada through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative. Safe & Strong Farms: Build an AgSafe Canada is presented by Farm Credit Canada. In 2019, CASW sponsors include long-time corporate sponsor Farm Credit Canada, as well as CN, Syngenta, and Fertilizer Canada.

FCC AgriSpirit Fund now open for applications Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund. The fund will award $1.5 million in funding this year. The application deadline is March 29, 2019 and FCC will announce the selected projects in August.

Rural community groups can view the eligibility requirements, past projects and apply online by visiting www. fccagrispiritfund.ca. For the past 15 years, FCC has awarded rural community groups between $5,000 and $25,000 in FCC AgriSpirit funding for various community improvement initiatives.

This year, the fund will support key projects that enhance the lives of residents or contribute to sustainability in communities. Examples include capital expenditures on equipment purchase and installation, energy efficient building improvements and repairs and purchasing rescue and fire equipment.

Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported over 1,170 capital projects in rural Canada totaling $13.5 million in donations. About Farm Credit Canada FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $36 bil-

lion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown

corporation, our profits are reinvested back into the agriculture and food industry we serve and the communities where our customers and employees live and work while providing an appropriate return to our shareholder. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.

Province proclaims Agriculture Literacy month The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the month of March as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan. Agriculture Literacy Month brings agriculture to life in classrooms around the province as farmers, ranchers and members of the agriculture industry help students to learn about, connect to and understand the industry. “It should be important for everyone

to understand how their food is produced because the continued success of the agriculture industry relies heavily on their support and understanding,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This month is an opportunity to build trust by teaching children about modern food production and answering their questions.” This year’s theme, food waste, will allow students to explore their role in

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sustainability. “Last year more than 2,000 Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month classroom presentations took place in schools across our province, providing more than 8,000 students an opportunity to learn more about our agriculture sector,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “Learning about food production process and how everyone plays a role is a valuable

opportunity for all our students.” “March is a time for farmers, ranchers and everyone deeply connected to agriculture to share their personal agriculture story with kids,” Agriculture in the Classroom Executive Director Sara Shymko said. “This year, we are asking volunteers to give a personal example of how they are helping to reduce the problem of food waste.”

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The week of March 3-9, 2019, has been proclaimed as Engineering and Geoscience Week by the Government of Saskatchewan. The week recognizes the significant contributions that members of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) make in our province. “Whether it is designing new transportation infrastructure to support our exports getting to market or new innovative technology to make our roads safer for commuters, engineers and geoscientists play an import-

APEGS is the governing body responsible for regulating the practice of engineering and geoscience professionals in the province. APEGS wants more Saskatchewan students to know about engineering

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are introducing the movie in schools across the province this week to celebrate how engineers improve lives for people by being creative and asking themselves what can happen if you dream

“Meeting professional engineers or professional geoscientists in person, watching Dream Big and asking questions will help students discover how inspiring it is to work in these professions,” APEGS President Stormy Holmes said. “Like the professionals in Dream Big, our members practice engineering and geoscience in a safe, competent and ethical manner every day to ensure public safety.” Engineering and Geoscience Week coincides with National Engineering and Geoscience Month, Canada’s biggest celebration of engineering and geoscience.

SHA commits to truth and reconciliation Recently, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Board Chairperson R.W. (Dick) Carter and CEO Scott Livingstone formalized the SHA’s commitment to the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The TRC highlighted recommendations, including specific items for health care organizations across the country, in an effort to move forward toward reconciliation with First Nations and Métis People. “The Saskatchewan Health Authority acknowledges the pain, loss and dislocation caused by the residential school system on individuals, families, communities and nations,” said Board Chairperson R.W. (Dick) Carter. “Today, we are acknowledging our commitment to create concrete and sustainable actions for change in our system to improve health outcomes for First Nations and Métis People.” The SHA engaged with the First Nations and Métis communities and its employees to help identify ways in which the organization could meet the recommendations set out in the Calls to Action. The results were used to guide the development of the SHA commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report. To help monitor progress on goals set out in the commitment, the SHA will establish an

Implementation Working Group, which will report back to SHA senior leadership and to the community on progress made toward achieving those goals. “This public commitment builds upon our ongoing dialogue with our First Nations and Métis partners,” said CEO Scott Livingstone. “While we have accomplished many things working together, we also realize that more work needs to be done to create a health care system that adheres to our organizational values and that continues to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do.” Other speakers at the event included students who attended residential schools, a Knowledge Keeper, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Métis Nation - Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Health. The SHA engaged First Nations and Métis partners in preparing its statement of commitment. The engagement is part of the work currently within the SHA that includes expansion of First Nations and Métis Health programs across the province, the development of a patient navigation system, the establishment of a First Nations and Métis Relations office, ongoing community engagement as well as recruitment and retention efforts.

I miss the old way of kids’ television

It’s a tired old argument when people say that today’s kids are having a childhood that is, in some way, worse than their own. It’s the source of a million tired images, shared by aunts online, of how kids aren’t making memories if they’re not doing some hobby they did when they were a kid. And yet I’m going to indulge in it right now. Let’s talk about television. I won’t argue that whatever cartoons I watched as a kid are better than modern cartoons. Kids shows often don’t hold up very well when you go back to them as an adult. No, I’m talking about the manner in which kids access their cartoons. In my day, you had a television station with a set schedule that you had to deal with. They had a variety of shows, good and bad, which they aired for the kids, interspersed with toy commercials that were often more interesting than the shows themselves. As a kid, television had an end point - eventually cartoons would transition into something that was not a cartoon and thus bad. With the rise of streaming replacing broadcast television, you don’t have the same setup. Instead, you get whatever show you want, whenever you want, which is great if you’re an adult with self-control, not so great if you’re just

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Thinking I do with words... a kid who wants to watch cartoons all day. When I was a kid, that was impossible, you were forced to find new entertainment because you were fresh out of cartoons. It’s on parents, of course, to set limits on screen time and things of that nature. But it’s also easier for parents to convince kids to stop watching TV when the TV isn’t made for you anymore. It’s also easier to have limits on the amount of TV you watch when your TV weighs a million pounds and you can’t take it with you. Between phones and tablets TVs are everywhere. The other problem is that a lot of kids are being entertained by YouTube, and that service has issues. Lots of those issues are inherent in the service’s design - it’s supposed to be something where anyone can put up any video. Great, for adults, who are going to change to some other video. Bad for kids who need some oversight into what they’re watching. The main problem with the service comes

down to what they suggest kids should watch. The weird vagaries of the YouTube algorithm, which has pushed Mariya Takeuchi’s Plastic Love to be one of the most popular songs on the service, mean that kids are pushed a lot of videos based on how they hit the algorithm. The result is that you get a bunch of weird cartoons where Spider-man and characters from Frozen meet in a toilet. They hit the algorithm, but they aren’t actually good choices for kids. This isn’t a problem with many of the paid streaming services, which typically have a fenced-off kids area with appropriate content. And parents, being parents, can inevitably set limits. I am not really nostalgic for the broadcast model so much as I miss how it designed in the limits. For all the talk about how kids need less “screen time,” it only becomes an issue now because kids don’t have a reason to put down the screen.

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Keep calm and carry on: relaxing is the goal of a hygge.

The atmosphere at the Western Development Museum was for a recent hygge, warm, even if the fireplace is painted.

Nordic hygge at WDM By Cory Carlick Staff Writer This past weekend, interested patrons got to learn the Danish art of relaxation at the Western Development Museum

branch in the city. Known as hygge roughly pronounced as ‘hoo-gah’, is a word used to describe the general feeling of relaxation and contentment, and the pursuit

of happiness within oneself. True to its definition, at the WDM on Saturday, lights were dimmed, cookies, pastries, coffee and other refreshments were served. Candle

making, colouring, reading were all activities patrons could be observed doing, at their own pace. “The idea of hygge is just being calm, relaxed and at peace -- to deliber-

ately slow things down,” said Solange Massicotte, Education and Public Events Coordinator at WDM. Indeed, it did seem quite calm. Music played quietly in the back-

ground, with some interesting flavours -- the Frozen soundtrack -- in Swedish -- and Abba’s Chiquitita were on the playlist. For more information, visit http://www.wdm.ca/

Get moving at Yorkton Springers By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Get Moving Project, taking place at the Yorkton Springers Gymnastics Club, received $3,900 from Saskatchewan Lotteries. “The idea is to get kids and families active,” said Kim Gelowitz, Early Years Facilitator with the Yorkton Family Resource Centre. The program, which is an outreach program put on by the Family Resource Centre, has a variety of movement programs for children from newborn to 5 years,

including a swimming class, walking group, gymnastics and dance at Jump ‘n Jam. The program is designed to help parents and families meet the guidelines set for physical activity and sedentary behaviour, which includes education about limiting screen time and increasing activity. It also helps, through music and movement, increase fitness as well as self-confidence. For more information contact Kim Gelowitz at the Family Resource Centre at (306) 782-8171.

Jump your cares away: Kids can stay active with the various programs being put on at the Yorkton Family Resource Centre. Thanks to a grant provided by Saskatchewan Lotteries, there’s now more reasons to stay fit with expanded programming.

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Some seeds will be started by now

Well, it’s March! We have certainly gone through some tough weather, and will really treasure spring when it arrives! Isn’t it great to look at garden items in the stores! There’s hope for spring! Just to remind you, the next meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be on Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Our special guest will be Sasha Howland speaking to us about bees and honey. We know how wonderful and extraordinary bees are, and how important they are to nature and to us. I know it will be a fascinating presentation because there is so much to learn about the amazing abilities of the bees. Everyone is welcome; remember, you don’t have to be a member of the group to attend the presentation. Please note the date of this meeting: on a Thursday, for this occasion only. That’s Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN. By now, some of you may have started some seeds. What a lift for the soul to see those tender little shoots opening! I remember how Mom loved starting her seedlings, especially tomatoes. She planted them in cut-down milk cartons, each labelled and all recorded with variety and date planted. They began their life in

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Gardener’s Notebook a cozy spot under the bed in our spare room, and were checked daily or even twice a day. When they sprouted, they were moved onto the windowsills. Mom lovingly checked these babies every day, turning them around so that they would all get equal sun. If you have ever started tomatoes, you will know about their fresh, distinct aroma. Whenever I smell that delicious smell of tomato plants, I am instantly back at Sweet Pea’s side, and can see her beautiful smile of excitement as a new season began! One concern was damping off. Damping off is a fungal disease that causes the seedling to rot at the base of the plant or in the root. This is a disappointing sight for gardeners! There can be several culprits to damping off: soil that is too wet, soil that is cold, planting our seeds too deep, or if humidity is very high. The spores of the dastardly fungi that cause damping off live in the soil, and once they

have affected the plant, there is nothing that can be done. But we can still do our best to save our plants from damping off. We must be sure to use good potting soil that drains well. We should try to plant our seeds close to the top of the container, ( that means we should fill the container with soil almost to the top) so that when the seedlings come up, air is moving around them. We shouldn’t crowd our seedlings. We must take care not to overwater the seedlings, and should water early in the day so that they are dry by evening when temperatures in our homes cool down. And, very important, we should be sure there is good air circulation. A small fan placed a safe distance away from the plants will keep air currents moving. There are also fungicides available, but remember, these can do nothing to revive a plant that has already succumbed to damping off. And of course, whatever you plant, record the data in your gardener’s notebook. The other day I found one of Mom’s garden notebooks. What a delight! How special and interesting it was to read through, seeing her neat handwriting listing how many tomatoes were planted on a certain day, and when they came up. I made a cup of tea and savored reading the notebook, and once again Mom was with me. Our notebooks are great records for every season, because even though we think we’ll remember gardening details, it’s easy to forget! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a lovely week!

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

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Open Pairs Cribbage Tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019 at Westview United Church (handicap ramp at rear). Registration 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Play starts at 12:30 p.m. Enter as doubles, $15.00 per person. Cash prizes. Free draws.

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The Yorkton Genealogical Society will meet on March 12, 2019, at the Yorkton Public Library at 7 p.m. In the History Room. If you have an interest in genealogy (i.e, family history), then you are invited to attend. Website: yorktonchaptersgs.wordpress.com and facebook page: yorktongenealogical society.

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Chili & Baked Potato Supper - Grace Presbyterian Church (by the water tower) Wed., March 27, 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Beef & vegetable chili, baked potatoes, salads, homemade buns & desserts. All welcome.

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Spring Tea & Bake Sale, Sat., April 13, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: Freewill offering.

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International Women’s Day Event - Home Is Where the Heart Is “A Focus on Family Homelessness”. Fri., March 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 306-7867175. In partnership with: SIGN Housing Support Program, Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton and Shelwin House.

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Group - Positive parenting help for parents/ caregivers with children ages 0-10. 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 - March 9, 3 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring an old ice cube tray and large ziplock bag!

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No Sew Lavender Easter Sock Bunnies make and take. April 18, 4 - 5 p.m. at Yorkton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a sock for your bunny!

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

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Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Wed., March 20, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, business office entrance. All Parkinson’s patients and interested persons welcome. For further information call Marj at 306-783-7519.

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Story Time - Winter Session. Join us for stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft. Open to ages 3 & up. Mondays or Thursdays Feb. 4 - March 28, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Yorkton Public Library. Call 783-3523 or find us on Facebook.

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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.

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Bridge Players The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club invites you to join us at the Yorkton Public Library every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun. All bridge players are welcome and encouraged to come and join us. If you would like some brushing up on your bidding skills, require a partner, or for more info please call 306-782-1689 or 306-890-0417.

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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 306-783-3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.

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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-5022 or 306-7837042 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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

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

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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.

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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.

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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline® drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.

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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage and Pool Players Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., lower level at St. Gerard’s Church east entrance off 4th Ave. N. Light lunch w/coffee/tea. Nondenominational club. Contact Joan at 306-7836042.

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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.

Life is hard, but God is always good

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She stood up too fast. She went down faster. Two minutes later that daughter of mine came to in a basket of folded laundry, a brass lampshade on her head. Everyone found that funny. Amanda did too, until the headache from hell began and didn’t stop. Until the sounds of a houseful of busy children spawned a tornado in her head. Until she couldn’t read her texts, or remember what to call her husband or the room with a toilet in it. A month later, between therapy appointments, she spends hours in her room daily, like she did as a teenager. Only she can’t read a book or use her computer or phone much. Nearby noise increases the headaches and her eyes don’t properly focus. Sadly ironic. Every busy mother’s dream: generous slices of solitude daily by doctor’s order. And she can’t even enjoy it. Chiropractic manipulation to reposition misplaced neck bones helps. So does physiotherapy. But progress dawdles — three steps forward, two back. “I just have to push through this, Mom,” she said, when I spoke to her for five minutes on the phone yesterday. Her voice sounded strained. Thin and cheerless, like she seemed when I saw her last, while picking up grandchildren for a sleepover. For years we’ve talked

or texted multiple times weekly. This last quiet month I have missed that girl more than I thought possible. But they live an hour away now, instead of a few steps. I can’t just pop in to check on her. Serious concussions don’t only happen to players of contact sports. Sometimes they happen to people like her: a busy mom doing her best to raise and educate six children during a season of major transition as our son-in-law shifts careers. Both followers of Jesus, trying to trust

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

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that God has a plan, that he will bring good from this, that this hard season is rich teaching ground. That it will grow spiritual food to nourish their own souls and others’

— not only when this is behind them, but while it is present with them. The business of faithful parenting doesn’t stop when our children leave home. It gets bigger;

broadens into a corporation with different, but no less important responsibilities (and more shareholders). Lifelong investments made by parents into that family business can pay innumerable dividends. One of the biggest is watching your children wisely handle adversity. Never perfectly — for who does that? But moving forward. Determined to join hands, stay together, remain faithful to Jesus through and beyond life’s storms. Wrestling, pushing, resting when neces-

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sary. Accepting God-sent help with grace and gratitude and ignoring Satan’s discouragement tactics. As the Preacher and I help out where possible, we’re seeing that. No matter what crisis your own family faces, remember this: alongside the bracing support of others, our Father has provided vital and powerful tools — prayer and his Word. Use them regularly. Life is hard, but God is good. Even when you wake up with a brass lampshade on your head.

Perogy fundraiser

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The Parkland Right to Life’s annual Perogy and Sausage Fundraiser Dinner at St. Gerard’s Parish in Yorkton raised funds that will be distributed to various pro-life initiatives in Saskatchewan and across Canada. Guest speaker Cathay Wagantall, MP YorktonMelville, reminded those in attendance that Canada does not have an abortion law to protect pre-born humans at any stage of development. Literature was also provided to help inform people about a

province-wide letter writing campaign for conscience protection rights for doctors and other healthcare workers in Saskatchewan. Participants were encouraged to sign letters addressed to Hon. Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, and Hon. Greg Ottenbreit, Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health. In 2017 Bill 34 to protect Conscience Rights was passed in Manitoba after the launch of a similar letter writing campaign.

Dare Greatly “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” — Matthew16:26 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

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.

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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, March 10th Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. —Everyone Welcome—

Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

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

Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies

109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale

Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427

“A Place of New Beginnings”

160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English”

phclc.org “Changing our world with the love of God.”

“Sunday of Forgiveness” “Forgiveness Vespers” at 5:00 p.m.

++Dominion Chapel Ministry

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

• Contemporary Worship • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry

Sunday, March 10th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

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

St. Mark The Evangelist

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Orthodox Church www.stmarkyorkton.ca

Sunday, March 10th Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Forgiveness Sunday Wed., March 13th Presanctified 6:00 p.m. Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341

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!’

Lent 1 - Sunday, March 10th Communion Sunday School March 10th and March 31st 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778

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

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Terriers split against Melville Millionaires By Devin Wilger Staff Writer It was the last weekend of the regular season, and the Yorkton Terriers met their Highway 10 rivals the Melville Millionaires in a home-and-home stretch on Mar. 1 and 2. The first game saw the Terriers host the Millionaires at home at the Farrell Agencies arena. Melville, however, made themselves at home. The scoring began in the first with Melville’s Luke Nkwama finding his way to the Terriers’ net. Aidan Steinke got credit for the assist. James Philpott followed that with a second goal, assisted by Josh Borynec and Luke Spadafora. The second period saw more goals from the Melville crew. Max McPeak found his way to the net first, assisted by Nash Wood and Ryan Butler. Josh Borynec followed up that goal with one of his own, with Spadafora and Damian Bentz getting credit on the assist. The Terriers, now down by four, then made their first mark on the board, a power play goal by Kishaun Gervais, assisted by Aiden Bulych,

and Cody Bruchkowski. Melville, got the last word of the second period, ending it with the second goal from Borynec, again assisted by Spadafora and Bentz. The third period began with a short-handed goal from Mason Mullaney, assisted by Cody Dubas and Brendan Mark, the second goal for the Terriers. This was followed by the sixth goal for Melville, coming from Mike Wong and assisted by James Philpott, Jaden Shewchuk. The final score of the night was 6-2 for the Melville crew. Colby Entz got the win, while Andrew Henderson was tagged with the loss. The next evening, in Melville, it would be time for the Terriers to get their revenge. Melville did get the first word in, with the pairing of Aidan Steinke and Luke Nkwama again finding the net - though this time it was Steinke getting the goal. Yorkton responded with a goal from Quinten Hobbs, assisted by Cole Keenleyside and Dino Antoniadis. It was the second period where the Terriers really opened up the scoring. It began with Brendan Mark, assisted

The Yorkton Terriers lost to rival Melville Friday at the Farrell Agencies Arena. by Branden Klatt and Mason Mullaney, getting a power play goal. The second power play goal, courtesy of Branden Klatt, assisted by Colby Brandt and Chantz Petruic, brought the Terriers up to 3-1. Then the Terriers pulled out their third goal of the period from Cody

Alan Sharpe says a few opening words before the presentation of ceremonial jerseys.

Bruchkowski, with help from Colby Brandt and Tyson Janzen. The third period saw a first, with the Terriers’ Evan Sare getting his first goal with the Terriers to kick off scoring in the period. He was assisted by Kishaun Gervais and Tyson Janzen. Colby Brandt,

who had assists all night, got a goal of his own, with help from Chantz Petruic and Branden Klatt. Scoring for the Terriers was finished off by Quinten Hobbs. Dino Antoniadis and Vaughn Wilgosh got credit for the assist. Melville did get the last word, when Jaden

Shewchuk got a goal with 15 seconds left, assisted by Luke Nkwama, but at this point the story was done, and the Terriers left the rink with a win, the final score being 7-2. Ryan Oulette was tagged with the win for the Terriers, while Colby Entz had the loss for Melville.

A jersey is presented to Connor Geibel.

Terriers present annual awards By Cory Carlick Staff Writer This year’s Terriers Awards were presented Friday night, recognizing

the many contributions of the players, volunteers and staff that make up the players. President Alan Sharpe and Ryan Kormos

The yorkton film festival & the yorkton public library present

OPEN CINEMA

Join us at the yorkton public library for a screening of

free reins

tuesday, march 12 - 7:00pm all films open to the public and presented free of charge. attend 4 of 6 screenings in this program and be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to the 2019 lobsterfest!

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presented to the crowd Luke Walters of GX94 won the Volunteer of the Year, while Aiden Bulych won Rookie of the Year. Chantz Petruic won Most Valuable Player,

Brendan Mark took honours home for Top Defenceman and Cody Dubas won the President’s award. In addition to the awards themselves,

FREE RADON INFORMATION WORKSHOP Ravine room at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 18 Certified Radon Mitigation Professional (Frank Kirkpatrick) from Master Radon will present and answer questions.

A continuous electronic radon detector will be given away as a door prize.

ceremonial jerseys were handed to each player. A 50/50 draw and silent auction to raise funds for the team. A spirited auction at the end of the evening saw several limited edition framed prints of the team. The

highest bid of the evening reached $675. The Terriers Awards came shortly after its win against Melville. For more information visit http://www.yorktonterriers.com/

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Sports This Week BOWLING STATISTICS

LEAGUE NAME

MEN’S HIGH SINGLE

MONDAY GA 1:00 TUESDAY YBC TUESDAY MIXED STS WEDNESDAY GA HOSPITAL LEGION

Jerry Viczko 341 Dylan Haug 233 Barry Gawryluik 264 Cam Louttit 290 Dennis Hoedel 247 Adam Becker 308 Nolan Bucsis 225

THURSDAY LADIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS HANCOCK QUINE SATURDAY YBC 9:00

Mike Brown 211 Randy Dzuba 277 Trent Aichele 323 Adam Becker 340

MEN’S HIGH TRIPLE

LADIES HIGH SINGLE

LADIES HIGH TRIPLE

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MOST PINS OVER AVERAGE

Jerry Viczko 666 Logan Ross 611 Logan Ross 732 Cam Louttit 703 Dennis Hoedel 646 Adam Becker 839 Matt Bernat 640

Susanne Hack 238 Shaneequa Kenndy 180 Nicole Peddigrew 291 Betty Mcphee 196 Mariean Kreutzer 300 April Hein 316 Rosemary Mandzuk 217

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A fresh look at 13s rugby

I am a rugby fan, as regular readers have no doubt already noted. In fact, I would chose to watch rugby over any other sport, although, that has long meant union rugby, or as I term it 15s. Union rugby is what is played in the new Major League Rugby loop where the Toronto Arrows are in their first year, sitting fourth in the nine team league after five weeks of play. There is however, a second type of rugby that I have shied away from, and that is league rugby, or as I term it 13s. The use of numbers to differentiate the two types of rugby refer to the number of players each team has on the field, and

simply makes it easier for fans in North America. Using the English labels of union and league is confusing since league is used across all sports to signify a group playing a schedule. How the names came to be is unclear, but rugby split into two types way back in 1895, that’s a decade before Saskatchewan became a province, so the two types have long individual histories. If you watch the two games you can see a common heritage, but they are largely unique sports after a century-plus of development. My first experience watching 13s was years ago catching some games out of Australia, where it is popular, one of only

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Sports two locales where it is the top dog of rugby, the other being northern Britain where the game originated. Without a team to really care about, and with the 13s game being quite different in play – no line-outs, a scrum that is a scrum in name only, uncontested rucks, limited possessions – I couldn’t get into the game

at all. It frankly seemed like an abomination of the 15s game I loved. Then the Toronto Wolfpack came into existence. Currently the Wolfpack competes in the Betfred Championship, (based primarily in Britain). The team began playing in 2017 in League 1 and won a promotion in its inaugural season. In

2018 the club competed in the Championship and The Qualifiers, where it was one win away from promotion to the top-tier Super League, which of course is the ultimate goal. In searching out MLR Arrows games on GameTV, which is broadcasting the games in Canada, I noted they are also showing Wolfpack games. So I did some research into the 13s game, and was struck by one comparison which suggested 13s was checkers to the chess of 15s. As a board game player, one who especially likes abstract strategy games, it was an analogy I could understand. So with a more open

mind, and now a Toronto team to follow, I DVRed my first Wolfpack game about a month ago. The 13s game is still a long way from 15s, but I have come to appreciate that. The two games are not looking to mirror one another. They were created out of differing philosophies, and continue being true to their roots offering two distinct styles of rugby. Needless to say I now follow both the Arrows and Wolfpack. The Arrows game will remain first in my heart, but the Wolfpack are winning me over too. Search out GameTV and give both teams a watch, they are definitely playing entertaining rugby.

Grand Slam curling returning to city Continuing to draw the eyes of the curling world to Canada, Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling – Sportsnet’s premier curling series – today unveils its full schedule for the 2019-20 season, visiting six different passionate curling communities across Canada including the Meridian Canadian Open in Yorkton Jan. 14-19, 2020 The total prize money of the Grand Slam series is $2.1 million, to be divided amongst the six events of the 2019-20 sea-

son. Next season will also see the return of the Pinty’s Cup, a season-long race towards the combined $300,000 bonus pool. “Since 2012, Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling has grown to become the destination series for the world’s best curlers,” said Rob Corte, Vice President, Sportsnet & NHL Productions. “As the demands of the curling season continue to grow, we want to ensure that the Grand Slam series remains accessible to elite curlers. Our new

six-event format better accommodates the demanding travel and playing schedules of the world’s top curling teams.” “Over the years, Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling has been instrumental in the continued growth of curling and the advancement of world-class athletes,” said Kevin Martin, 18-time Grand Slam of Curling champion and Sportsnet curling analyst. “Next season, the Grand Slam competition will reach new levels as the world’s

best battle with higher stakes and larger purses – promising to deliver must-see action for curling fans coast-to-coast.” The Grand Slam season continues to deliver an unparalleled calibre of curling competition, featuring the sport’s biggest names and future stars, across Sportsnet’s television and digital platforms. Owned and operated by Sportsnet since 2012, the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling

is a premier series of men’s and women’s curling events which are part of the World Curling Tour and feature the best teams from across Canada and around the world. In the 2016-17 season, the total prize money for the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling events increased to $2.1 million. For more details on future events, please visit thegrandslamofcurling.com. — Submitted

Record number of communities register for challenge There are 45 Saskatchewan communities which will be hives of activity as they vie to win the grand prize in the Saskatchewan Blue Cross Go Out & Play Challenge. Among the communities involved are Esterhazy, Kamsack, and Lemberg in East Central Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan in motion designed the

challenge to encourage communities to think about the important role they play in providing opportunities for outdoor play. The winning community will receive $10,000 for a project that gets kids and families out to play. “Outdoor play is one of the easiest ways to get

kids moving more,” said Marnie Sinclair, Manager of Saskatchewan in motion in a news release. “With everything that’s competing for kids’ attention these days, it’s important to have spaces and places that inspire kids to spend more time outside.” During the 10-day challenge, communities rally residents to log

physical activity minutes. The community with the most minutes accumulated wins the $10,000 grand prize. Last year’s winning community logged nearly 420,000 minutes of activity. Across the province, participants from 28 communities logged a total of 2.9 million minutes of activity in 2018. “We’re thrilled to see so many commun-

ities care about getting kids moving more,” says Lindsay Arnott, Community Relations Co-ordinator with Saskatchewan Blue Cross in the release. “At a time when kids are less active than ever before, it’s nice to see communities register in record numbers.” Over the last seven years, the challenge has

awarded $120,000 to 14 communities. The winners have built trails and play spaces, and revitalized parks, rinks and swimming pools. Individuals and families can create profiles and track their daily activity online March 1-10 at challenge.saskatchewaninmotion.ca.

Esterhazy hosts Elks Provincial Darts Elks darts players from across Saskatchewan are gathering in Esterhazy March 8-10 for the 21st Annual Saskatchewan Elks Association Dart Tournament. Action begins Friday evening with blind draw doubles. Saturday is men’s and women’s singles. Sunday is mixed triples followed by men’s and women’s doubles. Award presentations follow on Sunday. The Elks always have

a great time at events like these, with socializing, good food, refreshments and friendly competition. The Elks are the oldest, largest all-Canadian fraternal charitable organization in Canada. Founded by an Act of Parliament in 1912, there are currently about 250 Lodges and 11,000 members in Canada. In Saskatchewan there are 56 Lodges and over 1200 members. Our focus is children’s hear-

ing and speech health. Our National Office is in Regina. Our Provincial Office is in Saskatoon.

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KONKIN - James. A man of the land with deep connections to his family, friends and community. James was born December 4, 1929 in Kamsack, the youngest of 4 children of John D. and Elizabeth (Veregin) Konkin. Known to his younger school pals as “Jake” and later “Jim”, he attended Victoria and Kamsack High Schools before attending the University of California, Berkeley in 1950-51 where he studied zoology and audited lectures of Albert Einstein. Recognizing that his true passion was farming, Jim left California, trying his hand at insurance sales and later auctioneering. After rejoining his father and brothers in Kamsack, he worked with them to build J.D. Konkin & Sons Ltd., a successful family farm corporation focused on grain farming and cattle. This family farm corporation is still active making it one of the oldest in the province today. Jim met Emily Perepeluk at the Golden Dragon restaurant in Winnipeg where Emily was attending nursing school and Jim and his brothers were farming in Balmoral nearby. Hailing from Pelly, Emily recognized these “Kamsack boys” and the rest was history. Jim and Emily married in June 1959 at his family farm and raised their 3 children Tom, Mary and Carol in Kamsack. Emily was the love of Jim’s life. After her untimely death in 1992, he remained true to her memory for his entire life. Most people will remember Jim for his role in introducing the Vermeer round baler to Canada in the early 1970’s. Setting up dealerships across Canada and managing the sale of these balers were some of his greatest efforts and achievements. The presence of round bales spread throughout the countryside is one of his most significant legacies. After retiring from Vermeer in 1984 he and Tom opened a John Deere dealership in Ada, MN in 1987, which Tom took over later that year. Jim continued farming throughout, harvesting his last crop at age 80, after Tom’s untimely death in 2009. Jim retired from active farming, but continued the business of J.D. Konkin & Sons Ltd., buying and selling land with his daughters, intent on passing on his family’s, and his own, legacies onto his family and neighbours. In his early years Jim was an athlete, playing hockey for the Yorkton Terriers, golfing, and curling with the Konkin clan. He also enjoyed playing the trombone in the school band and the Dewores’ Orchestra. Jim was a reserve member of the Royal Canadian Legion during WW2 and is a lifetime Legionaire. Later on, Jim enjoyed watching tennis, NFL football and traveling the world. He had an interest in Central and South America and practiced his Spanish while on the combine to enhance his travels. He loved the ocean. He also loved poetry, Greek mythology, geography and politics. He was a rabid news hound. As much as he traveled, he always loved coming home. Morning coffee with his buddies downtown was a daily ritual that meant a lot to him. In latter years, Jim enjoyed the comfort of his home and cabin, family, friends and caregivers. He enjoyed simple things, a glass of Roodeburg wine, a cup of coffee, a visit. Jim was a gentleman. He was well-loved. We will all miss his kind inquisitive nature, his warm smile and the twinkle in his eye that endeared him to so many. Jim is predeceased by his parents, brothers John and Peter, sister Dorothy, his wife Emily, son Tom. He is survived by his daughters Mary (Phillip Eurera), Carol (Jan Fishman) and his grandchildren, Jonah and Elijah Eurera, Sophie and Lev Fishman. Prayer Service was held February 24, 2019 from the Chapel of Wolkowski Funeral Service, Kamsack, SK. Funeral Service was held February 25, 2019 from Westminster Memorial United Church with Gwen Reilkoff officiating. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery, Kamsack, SK. Those who wish to make a donation in memory of James Konkin may do so to the Eaglestone Lodge or to the Kamsack District Nursing Home Auxiliary. To leave a note of condolence for the family please visit wolkowski.ca

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DOBKO – Mrs. Anne Dobko of Yorkton, widow of Henry Dobko passed away peacefully on February 22, at the age of 89. Anne Nettie Dobko was born on Oct. 2, 1929 on the family farm, the 7th child & first daughter to Andrew & Mary (Fill) Kulasa of the Goodeve district. Anne attended Beaver Hills School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 9. Goodeve High School for 3 months of Gr 10, finishing the year at Sacred Heard Academy in Yorkton. She completed Gr 11 then took a business course at Yorkton Collegiate. Her first job was at the Minton, SK Municipal Office, later Regina Photo & Yorkton Co-op as secretary/bookkeeper. On October 12, 1952, Anne married Henry Dobko of the Otthon district at St. Mary’s Church in Yorkton. Their wedding reception was the first held in the old St. Mary’s Hall. Henry & Anne took over the family farm from his parents. Anne milked cows, kept chickens and had a large garden. She filled many jars/freezers with all their vegetable & animal products. In 1957 Anne’s ailing mother came to live with the family until her passing in 1975. Anne did not work outside the home until 1979, where she sewed at Wally’s Upholstery. As the children left home, they started traveling & took many trips across Canada & USA to visit family & friends in their re-modeled school bus. In 1982 they retired to Yorkton when their son Craig married Kim Kobitz and took over the homestead. They enjoyed card games, curling, golfing, church & hall activities. In January, Anne received her 50 year membership pin from the UCWL #2 where she dedicated many hours to the 3rd edition of the branches cook book. Anne enjoyed sewing and became passionate about quilting and made each of her 13 grandchildren a quilt for their graduation. She also quilted many bedspreads, table runners, pot-holders, aprons, place mats & baby quilts for her greatgrandchildren. In 2002, two years after Henry’s passing, she moved to Fisher Court. She loved being part of the gardening committee and was treasurer for many years. She enjoyed the evening card/shuffle board games. In January 2019 because of failing health she moved into Gladstone Assisted Living, but was not able to enjoy much time there. Anne was predeceased by her husband Henry (2000); son Barry (1974); parents Andrew (1953) & Mary (1975); son-in-law Gerry Harris (1988); Brothers & Sisters-in-law Alex & Kay Kulasa, John & Josie Kulasa, Peter & Mary Kulasa, Nick & Jenny Kulasa, Sam Kays; brother-in-law Jean Guy Laberge. She will be loving remembered & missed by her 4 children, 13 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren: SHARON (Peter) Uhryn of Canora & children, Alisha (Dwight) Davis of Regina & their children, Dylan & Kendra, Korin Uhryn of Regina, Krista (Evan) Poppleton of Yorkton & their children, Josiah, Elizabeth & Havalah, Stacey (Jared) Krahn of Saskatoon & their children, Zaylah & Micaiah; LYNN (Greg) Rutherford of Summerland, BC & children, Emily (Jonathan) Rubiato of Winnipeg. & their children, Olivia, Elijah, Joshua & Elena, Anna (Welly) Sousa of Regina, Tim Rutherford of Kelowna, BC; CRAIG (Kim) of Yorkton & their children, Jenel (Andy) Michel of Warman & their children, Brennan & Allie, Tennille (Brent) Zatrepalek of Warman & their children, Julie & Kensie, Derek (Holly) Dobko of Lloydminster; THERESA (Kevin) Beck of Estevan & their children: Adam (Shayla) of Estevan & daughter Nevaeh, Veronica (Layne) Wolos of Lampman, Morgan Beck of Calgary. She is also survived by her brother Mike (Elma) Kulasa of Maple Ridge, BC, her sister Marie Laberge of Montreal & sisters-in-law Helen Kays of Saskatoon & Ann Korotosh of St. Catherines, ON. and many nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 as well as the Holy Rosary led by members of the UCWLC. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the parish choir sang the responses. The cross bearer was Jenel Michel and the epistle reader was Anna Sousa. An honour guard was held by UCWLC members. The interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with the grandchildren, Derek Dobko, Adam Beck, Morgan Beck, Korin Uhryn, Krista Poppleton and Emily Rubiato serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Anne to St. Mary’s Church or The Health Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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MARKEWICH - Joseph Markewich of Yorkton, formerly of the Norquay district, entered eternal rest on February 19, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Joseph was born on February 2, 1924 on the family farm south of Norquay to John and Anastasia Markewich. On September 26, 1959 Joseph was united in marriage to Margaret Zawatsky. They made their homestead on the family farm south of Norquay. His life was dedicated to hard work as a farmer. Joseph was a loving husband and devoted father to son Ron. After moving to Yorkton he worked for the City of Yorkton and remained in the job until he retired at age 65. Although Joseph had no particular hobby in retirement he greatly enjoyed working in the garden and canning. He also enjoyed the serenity of luring in a fish and getting together with friends for an evening of card playing. A couple of times a season, friends and family would pick him up to go to wild mushroom picking. Rubber boots in tow - almost always came back with wild mushrooms and wood ticks! Joseph was thrilled when Ron and Debbi became parents to 3 beautiful children; Kyle, Delayne and Riley. Joseph finally became a Gido and was especially excited when he became a Great-Gido to grandson Jack. The grandchildren and great-grandchild will always hold their Gido dear to them and treasure the memory of their Gido captured in conversations and priceless photos of special moments on their lives. Joseph always made sure the friends he met on his journey laughed or smiled while spending time with him. He left good marks on the sand of time. Dad, Gido - you will be greatly missed. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his son Ron (Debbi). He also leaves to cherish his memory grandchildren; Kyle (Courtney), Delayne (Ryan) Westberg and Riley; great-grandchild Jack Westberg. He is also survived by his sisters; Olga, Sophie (John) Knittig, Veronica Sikorski; brothers; Nick (Jane), Metro (Nettie) as well as extended family, Melvin Yaganiski, Betty Markewich, Jean Markewich and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret; parents John and Anastasia, sisters Anne Roshka, Mary Dutcheshen, Elizabeth Starosta, Helen Yaganiski, brothers; Paul, Steve, William, Michael, sister-in-law Anne Markewich, brothers-in-law John Roshka, Walter Dutcheshen, Walter Starosta, Michael Cherewyk and Harry Dmuchowski. Prayers were held on Monday, February 25, 2019 and Requiem Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the parish choir. The cross bearer was Karen Adams and the epistle reader was Kyle Markewich, Debbi Markewich, Delayne Westberg, Jack Westberg and Courtney Markewich were named as honourary bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ron Markewich, Ryan Westberg, Kyle Markewich, Randy Shewchuk, Riley Markewich and Terry Shewchuk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Mary’s Church as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com

BILOKRALY – Cynthia Bilokraly, beloved wife of Roger Bilokraly, passed away on February 22, 2019 at the age of fifty five years. Cindy was born in the Yorkton Union Hospital on December 5, 1963. She was raised and grew up in the Wroxton area at the Scotland School acreage. She attended grade school in a one room school in Dunleath and attended high school at the Yorkton Regional High where she met her soul mate, Roger. They were married in August 1987. Cindy and Roger lived in Saskatoon, Wadena, then set their roots in Yorkton. She worked at various jobs in Yorkton. She spent 17 years working with the Exhibition office helping to set up events like the Yorkton Summer fair, trade shows, cattle shows, etc, etc, etc. She loved the work she did and was very good at it. Later she took a job with Performance Promotions doing administration for shows like the Dauphin Country Fest, concerts, and monster truck shows. She never referred to it as a job but a place to meet friends, drink coffee, have many laughs and exchange stories. Cindy had many hobbies and interests such as gardening, baking, camping and spending time outside on the patio with family and friends having coffee and conversations about anything and everything. Her sense of humor always made you feel welcome and comfortable to laugh out loud. Cindy looked at the lighter side of life and her quick wit could turn any serious discussion into a funny one liner. She had 2 beautiful daughters, Roxanne in August 1989 and Samantha in June of 1991. The girls were her pride and joy. She was an amazing mother and wife. Her beautiful spirit and strength will always be deeply admired by everyone who knew her especially Roger, her knight in shining armour. Her love spread far and wide and will remain in all our hearts. Her humour and wit will guide us through life. She had the most beautiful soul and everyone loved her dearly, especially her grandsons. They will always cherish the time they spent with Grammy. She was blessed with three grandsons. Reg in April 2012. Sid in December 2013 and Jack in May 2018. These boys were always a main highlight in her life. Every time she saw them the happiness and love would light up her eyes. They each have a special place in her heart. She always said “I raised two girls now I can spoil three boys.” Cindy is predeceased by her grandparents; George and Katie Eftoda and Herbert and Mary Rist; her father William Eftoda and in-laws Orest and Jean Bilokraly. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband Roger; her children Roxanne (Marcus Allan) her grandson Jack and Samantha (Jared Stevenson) her grandchildren Reg and Sid; her mother Shirley Eftoda; her brother Dewayne Eftoda and his wife Debbie; her sisters Corinne and Tracey along with many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. A service of comfort was held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 and the funeral service was held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, both from St. Andrew’s United Church, Yorkton, SK with Rev. Jen Dresser officiating. Organist Carla Laycock led the congregation in the hymns, “How Great Thou Art”, “Give to Us Laughter” and “Amazing Grace”. A taped solo of “On the Far Side Banks of Jordan” was also played. A tribute of Cindy’s life was given by her daughters Roxanne & Samantha Bilokraly. The casket bearers were; Jared Stevenson, Marcus Allan, Palmer Eftoda, Jim Rey, Matt Rey, and Alex Rey. A memorial luncheon followed in the church basement. Condolences can be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Love doesn’t die, people do. You’ll be in our hearts forever, Cindy.

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JANETT - Peter Lawrence William Janett was born in the Yorkton General Hospital on December 31, 1930 to Maude and Lawrence Janett. He was raised with his sister, Bernice, in the Clonmell-Meadowvale District where he completed grades 1 - 8 before attending high school at Yorkton Collegiate Institute. As a young man Peter worked with his dad on the farm. He loved socializing and spent many happy hours with friends and family visiting, going to dances, playing cards, curling and playing baseball. On July 6, 1957 Peter married the love of his life, Barbara Larson, at the Saltcoats United Church. The next year they moved to Bredenbury where they spent 56 happy years together. During this time they raised two children and made many life-long friends. Peter leaves behind to cherish his life and memory: his daughter Lori (Ralph) Kindrachuk and their children, Jordan (Anne-Marie Rollo) Jonah and Charlie Mills, Michael (Victoria) Piper and Joey Kindrachuk, Ashley (Andrew) Parker, Louie and Henry Williams, Lara (Ryan) Noa, Farrah and Cash Keller, Dani (Tim) Max and Ben Spencer and his son Perry (Elaine) and their children, Lee (Brenna) Nicolas, Joseph, Emily Janett, Cole (Allison Weber) Janett. He is also survived by his only sister Bernice Oleck. Peter is predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara Janett, his great-grandson Nolan Lee Janett, brothers-in-law Ed (Bernice) Oleck, Roy (Irene) Larson, Leslie Larson, Alvin (Muriel) Larson, Jim (Rita) Larson, Bob Larson, Ron (Diane) Larson, Bill (Kathy) Larson, sister-in-law Viola (Eugene) Gregorash and niece Leslye Shields. After a brief stay in hospital, Peter passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 27 surrounded by the love of his family. A memorial service was held for Peter on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from the Knox United Church in Bredenbury with Sarah Giles officiating. Interment followed in the Bredenbury Town Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Peter may be made to The Town of Bredenbury for use in the Bredenbury Golf Course. For more information or to send a condolence to the family of Peter Janett, please visit www.christiesfuneralhome.com.

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July 25, 1948 - March 7, 1969 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA Donald G. Hepburn John R. Hepburn GALLANT - In loving memory of Lornie: Brother and Uncle who passed away February 27, 2008. A silent thought a secret tear, Keeps his memory ever dear. Time takes away the edge of grief, But memory turns back every leaf. - Sadly missed by sister Mary and family.

Surrounded by a wealth of spruce and pine trees is the City of Yorkton Cemetery. This peaceful, historic setting has a variety of standard and cremation plots available.

DWERNYCHUK - Mary, who passed away March 21, 2018. If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms And tell her they are from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there is an ache within my heart that will never go away. -Sadly missed by Lorne & Charmaine, Tyler & Meaghan.

Contact Community Development, Parks & Recreation at 306-786-1750 for further information.

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FLETCHER, Pat A whole year has gone by, Mom... A whole year of firsttime life experiences and holidays without you physically here... But we know you're watching over us... Love you always, Mom. - Janice, Roxanne, and Rona Announcements

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PLAN NUMBER 6-3676 DRAMATIC CURB APPEAL Wide stone pilasters decorate the facade of this handsome family home, which includes three bedrooms located on 1-1/2 storeys. The pilasters, complementSWNA-FarmStress_1x23.d06_R0011675162.indd ed by stucco and nar• prod1/kk • classified • ytw march6/19 row horizontal siding, provide dramatic curb appeal. The covered entry leads into a lofty doubleheight foyer. A den is located immediately to Starting March 7th the right, the ideal spot for a home office. A convenient two-piece lavatory is adjacent. Also in the foyer is a Births YorktonAndDistrict coat closet, close to the FarmersMarket_1x33. U-shaped stairway that HASSARD - Born to Kari & Chad d06_R0011670389.indd Hassard of Rivers, MB, a son, leads to the upper halfRiley on Jan. 1, YTWArcher Feb.Hassard 20,27/19 storey. 2019. 7lbs 1 oz. Proud grandparents Mar. 6/19 are Carol & Bob Prout of Beyond the stairway CLASSIFIED Yorkton, Carol Hassard & Cliff is the great room, which prod2/kj Penno of Rivers, MB. features a partially douCard of Thanks ble-height ceiling, sloping to nine feet near the exterior wall. The gas fireplace will cast its rosy glow into both the openTo All the Sponsors plan kitchen and dining and Volunteers room, while sliding glass doors offer access to a that helped with covered patio, perfect for another successful al fresco meals. Elias Giannoulis The kitchen and dinMemorial 3 on 3 ing area are separated Hockey Tournament from the great room by in support of a spacious work island, Mental Health held fitted with double sinks Feb. 15 & 16, 2019 and a dishwasher. Part of

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the dining room ceiling is double-height. A walk-through pantry leads from the kitchen, through the laundry room and into the double garage, making unloading groceries a breeze. The laundry room includes a handy shelf, as well as a coat closet. An archway leads from the dining area into a space with a linen closet, close to the master suite. The roomy master suite looks out to the back garden for privacy. Between the bedroom and the large walk-in closet is the en-suite, which includes an oval soaker tub set in a bayed-out niche, as well as double basins and a shower stall. The toilet is enclosed in a separate space. Upstairs, both secondary bedrooms have their own three-piece bathroom. One overlooks the back garden, while the other overlooks the front garden. A linen closet is conveniently placed on the stair landing. Parts of the second story are open to the rooms below, and the landing is railed for safety. The double garage, which features a decorative door with horizontal glass panels, is big

enough to accommodate a workshop. Exterior finishes include stucco, stone and horizontal siding, as well as painted trim. This home measures 42 feet wide by 61 feet, six inches deep, for a total of 2,453 square feet. Plans for design 6-3676 are available for $895 (set of 5), $965 (set of 8) and $1021 for a super set of 10. Also add $35.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $60.00 outside of B.C. Please add H.S.T., PST, OR G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our 51ST Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD. c/o...Yorkton This Week #201- 1658 Commerce Ave Kelowna, BC V1X 8A9 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@ jenish.com

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Buy, rent, sell, hire, announce, looking, find, trade, read it in the classifieds in Yorkton This Week Phone 306-782-2465.

BIG RIVER FISH DERBY on Cowan Lake. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 For info visit: www.bigriver.ca or email: krienkemaisie@sasktel.net To register call: 306-469-7990.

Legal/Public Notices

Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act. 1997, Notice is hereby given that 102068969 Saskatchewan Ltd has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Tavern permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Hotel California at 307 Railway Ave. Springside SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall State their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, State grounds, and be legible Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number, Frivolous, vexatious or competition- based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 REGINA, SK S4P 3M3

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of BRENDA ANN KOENIGBAUR, late of Melville, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 29th day of March, 2019. LELAND CAMPBELL KONDRATOFF PERSICK LLP Barristers and Solicitors 36 Fourth Avenue North Drawer 188, Yorkton, SK. S3N 2V7 Attention: Kyla M. Eiffert Solicitor for the Executor

Cleaning

Health Services

DIE’S HOUSE CLEANING For Friendly Honest and Reliable Work in Yorkton, SK. Call my cell 1-306621-4817. Will do painting as well.

EAGLESTONE LODGE PERSONAL CARE HOME Kamsack, SK. Phone: 306-542-2620. “Your home away from home”. We have accommodations for those who do not want to or can no longer live in their own homes. We have a nurse on staff and a great support staff. We are a full-care facility. We have private rooms and semi-private rooms available. Nutritious/delicious meals. We also have independent suites available, with access to meals, exercise and all the entertainment at the Lodge. Visit and tour our facility and see what is available for you. For more information phone 306-542-2620 and ask for the manager.

Services for Hire BRAZEAU MASONRY & ROOFING. Avoid Ice Damming. Rooftop Snow Removal. Wayne 306-3318069.

WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away. Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.

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ROOF SNOW Cleaning - will clean snow off your house also snow blow it away. Phone 306-6208957. UNLIMITED SOLUTIONS. Mold inspections & Testing. Radon gas testing, ozone odour elimination. Wayne 306-331-8069.

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INCOME TAX Income Tax Season has arrived Come see Randy and The Tax Lady

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Apartments/Condos for Rent

ALLANBROOKE APARTMENTS

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PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that is looking to acquire oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash SWNA-Freshwater_1x42.d06_R0011675164.indd offer, call 587-293-4008 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your•Royalties. prod1/kk • classified • ytw march6/19 Rooms

Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

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

Wanted WANTED: All Wild Fur (Coyotes, etc), All Antlers (Deer, Moose, etc) And Old Traps. Phone Bryan 306278-7756 or Phil 306-278-2299. WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393.

Apartments/Condos for Rent First Choice Property Management Available immediately:

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

throughout 5 locations in the Bradbrooke & Dalebrooke areas.  Secured building, close proximity to bus stops, parks & college etc.  Includes fridge, stove, parking, heat, coin operated laundry machines  No pets Sign a 10 month lease and receive 1 month FREE rent.

General Employment

2 BURIAL plots for sale at Memorial Gardens, Yorkton. For more information call 306-783-6025.

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. BUYING: Feed Barley, Soybeans, Heated Canola, Wheat, Feed Oats. OFFERING: Top Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com.

BUCKETS STORE at Ricker’s Campground is hiring for the 2019 season. Applicants must be 18 years of age. For more information please call 1-204-937-2716, email questions or resumes to shonaherman@gmail.com www.rickerscampground.ca.

FARM FRESH eggs for $4./dozen. Call 306-620-2586.

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COMMERCIAL MEAT equipment. Walk in cooler, meat cooler, meat freezers, deli cooler,meat saw, vacuum tumbler, billboard sign, grease tray,meat cooler racks. Call or text 306-745-3484

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Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. FOR SALE: IHC cab, 13 speed transmission, spring ride with motor cat. Model 1693 cab, 1974 time frame used. 425hp overhead cam shaft. 306-595-4601. JENNIFER’S HAIR & NAILS at home. Call 306-782-1615 or text 306-621-1046 PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this Yorkton This Week NOW or 306-782-2465 for details. SEASONAL SITES AVAILABLE $2400. Ricker’s Campground. 30 Amp, Treated water, 130 septic tank, winter storage. May 1, 2019 Oct.14, 2019. All inquiries call 1-204-937-2716. www.rickerscampground.ca. BUCKETS SUMMER CAMPING $1500. May 17, 2019 - Oct.14, 2019. 30 Amp, Treated water, 130 septic tank. All inquiries call 1-204-937-2716. www.rickerscampground.ca.

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Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

PART-TIME Delivery Drivers Wanted. Class 1A license is required. Send resume to jobs@leonsmfg.com.

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Livestock ANDERSON CATTLE CO. Bull & Female Sale - 60 Red & Black Angus Two Year Old & Yearlings, SWNA-WesternComm_1x21.d06_R0011675175.indd Commercial Females. March 26/19 at Swan River, MB.• ytw 204- march6/19 •734-2073. prod1/kk • classified www.andersoncattle.ca. FORAGE BASED Black Angus Bulls. Virgin 2 year olds & herd sires available. Genetics with maternal and calving ease traits. www.nerbasbrosangus.com 204-773-6800. 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). LOVELAND RED ANGUS, bulls of all ages, also yearling heifer’s quality stock. Delivery available. 306-795-2710, Goodeve, SK. NEILSON CATTLE COMPANY Charolais Bull Sale. Monday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. at the Ranch, Hwy # 47 south of Willowbrook, SK. Offering over 30 coming 2 year old Charolais bulls, all semen tested and vet inspected. For a catalogue or more information contact Mike at 306-620-7252 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS.ca and to view the catalogue online, visit www.BuyAgro.com. (PL#116061). YEARLING AND 2 year old Hereford bulls. Semen tested. For performance information & EPD’s call Wes 306-743-5105. www.vcherefordfarm.com. Langenburg, SK.

Steel Buildings / Granaries STEEL BUILDING SALE ... “REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 20X21 $5,726. 25X25 $6,370. 30X31 $8,818. 32X33 $8,995. 35X35$12,464. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel. 1-855-212-7036. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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FOR SALE: a set of 4 pocket style fender flares. Complete, still in box will all mounting hardware. Fits 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado with regular or long box. $350. Text 306-641-5921.

Trucks & Vans

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lectibles, unique gifts, sports & memorabilia. We buy and sell estates. Something for everyone. Call 306-782-8282 or go to frameworks.com

2014 FORD Edge Sport, remote start, AWD, totally loaded, 215,000 kms, highway miles. $17,500. Call 306-641-5508.

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Domestic Help Wanted HAVE REVENUE PROPERTY that needs to be cleaned occasionally. For more information contact George 306-537-3228.

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FOR SALE: 2007 Chev Silverado Z71 Off Road. 167,000kms. Asking $9,300. Phone 306-783-6117. FOR SALE: 2 highway trucks; Freightliner, 13 speed, 4.25 Detroit motor also Volvo truck, 15 speed 4.25 Detroit motor. Trailers; 1 B trailer, 1 super B, 2 low beds, 1 triple axle, 1 two axle. Highway trucks: $10-$15,000 OBO. Trailers, $10,000 OBO. 306-595-4601.

Farm Implements GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB

Feed & Seed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! GREEN CANOLA SPRING THRESHED DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! BARLEY, OATS, WHT LIGHT OR TOUGH SPRING THRESHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Box 490, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W4

Heartland Livestock Services located at Box 490 in Yorkton, SK is looking for full-time yard workers. Responsibilities of this position include: cleaning pens, feeding cattle, receiving, loading and sorting cattle, opening and closing gates and running down alleys to guide cattle through alleys. Lifting is required when cleaning pens with a shovel. Some cattle/ livestock experience will be considered an asset. Candidates will be expected to work outdoors with cattle in a fast paced auction market atmosphere. Candidates must be able bodied and must be open to work 8 hours or longer shifts when necessary to complete an auction sale. Will train the right people. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to: Heartland Livestock Services Email: hr@nbinc.com Fax: 780-479-8469

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Society fundraising for conference On February 17, 2019, the Yorkton Genealogical Society raffle ticket draw was made at the Western Development Museum. The draw was made at the end of the “Ties That Bind” Museum Program. The 3 winners are the following: •Steve Farquharson of Saltcoats won the Ancestry DNA Kit •Lil Koroluk of Kamsack won the Ancestry 1 year membership (Canadian Version) •Francis MacIsaac of Kamsack won the 1 year subscription to the Family Tree VIP Program Magazine (Deluxe Version) Proceeds from the raffle ticket sales will be used to help support the mini-conference that

the Yorkton Genealogical Society will be sponsoring toward the end of September, 2019. Thank you to everyone who supported this project. The next genealogy meeting will be held on March 12, 2019, at 7 p.m., in the History Room of the Yorkton Public Library. The agenda will include a discussion of the upcoming mini-conference, speakers, tips for solving family history search problems, etc. In the January 30, 2019, edition of the “Four Town Journal” Newspaper in Langenburg, Saskatchewan, a timely notice appeared which advocates against the removal of public notices from newspapers. But what does public notices in newspapers have to

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do with genealogy (i.e., family history)? Public notices in newspapers are an important source of local history. That is, it is an account of the lives of ordinary people which is written as events happen. Without public notices appearing in newspapers, the public will have to search for information from various sources prior to it being

removed from public display. How will the public know when, where, how, and why to search for information which usually appears in public notices such as: probate court and legal notices, announcements, land titles, proclamations, real estate transactions, business advertisements, new and terminated partnerships, etc., If items like public

notices stop appearing in local papers, it maybe just a matter of time before personal items like obituaries, birth notices, death notices, etc., stop appearing as well. The lack of these notices could make genealogical research much more time consuming in the future. Under the best circumstances searching for information about an ancestors who may have died many years ago, can be difficult. However, if public notices remain in the newspaper, it could continue to be beneficial for the researcher. In spite of the popularity of social media, to have something in print in a newspaper makes it a permanent source

which can’t so easily be removed or altered. Plus, once published and circulated among a newspaper readership, libraries, etc. the information can withstand such calamities as fire and water damage to the local source that published it. Searching and discovering some events in the newspapers, such as: the date, place, death, etc. of the events of a long, lost ancestor may open doors to additional research sources and documentation. Public notices in newspapers are a place which is accessible and well known to many adults in society. As a result, it continues to be a source of knowledge to the public. Submitted by Doris Maben

Easy carry, easy rules, fun game I have to say out of the mail wrapping I was immediately impressed by the packaging for the new game Trinity. It comes in a zippered pouch about the size of a hotdog bun, complete with a small mountaineering snap ring so you can fasten it to a belt loop, or on a pack and take the game anywhere. Inside is more simple goodness. The board is made of mousepad material, so rolls up neatly. The main pieces are glass beads, so if you lose one replacing it is easy. The rule sheet is concise, well-illustrated, and should have you playing in a matter of minutes. The game plays quickly, with that, ‘let’s try that again’ element, although it might not have that play every day depth, although Xs and Os has help gamers interests for far longer than I’d have dreamed. Oh, and yes this is an abstract strategy game so I like it on principle. It was able to interview Ankur Gupta who along with Kayla Gupta designed Trinity. Not sur-

prisingly he has long held an interest in abstract strategy games. “My grandfather and father were always big chess fans so naturally, they would always want to play chess with me,” he explained. “I enjoyed the strategy of it, but could rarely win due to how skilled they were. Since most of my friends were intimidated by chess’ complexity, I was not able to play it as much as I wanted. However, the strategy involved in playing chess led me to really enjoy turn based strategy games that were simple to get into, such as the Civilization video game series. These were games my friends would play with me because a complete novice could play as well as a seasoned expert. “In more recent years, I’ve started to gain an appreciation of classic abstract strategy games such as go, Viking Chess, and Mahjong. As my general interest in board games continued to grow, I discovered new classics such as Hive and Onitama. “What truly inter-

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com ested me was how timeless these games have become. “What was the germ of an idea which led to the game’s creation? “After attending a Protospiel event in the area and seeing the inner workings of board game design, I went to bed one night thinking of a way to create a simple strategy game that used positional tactics with hexagons. “About 10 minutes later, I had the idea for the initial concept for Trinity and wrote it down immediately.” So what was Ankur trying to achieve with the game? “I wanted to boil down what I loved about chess and Civilization into something that could scratch that strategy

itch for anyone who had about half an hour to spare,” he said. “Whenever we went backpacking or camping, we couldn’t bring our favorite strategy games but still wanted to play something engaging so our goal from the get go was to design for portability as well.” While the game is simplicity in game form, it still took time for Trinity to take shape. “It took about nine months to develop from initial concept to the final version,” said Ankur. “The initial concept actually took us about 90 per cent of the way there, but that last 10 per cent required a considerable amount of play testing and fine tuning to get it just right.”

So what was the most difficult aspect of designing the game? “The most difficult aspect of designing the game was probably the balance,” said Ankur. “The initial version worked well in most scenarios unless you had a very experienced player versus a novice. In that case, the expert would get the lead and maintain it without a way for the newcomer to come back. “We found this discouraged many players and was the impetus for adding the element of the dead space tile (a turn option that shrinks the play area). Even with that addition, it took a few iterations of how to use the dead space tiles to get it to where the game is today. “The rules were another challenge because we wanted it to be simple and fit in a very small rulebook. The idea was that it would be simple enough for someone to throw away the rulebook after a while and just play from memory, even after a long time of not playing.

Simplifying the rules to cover every scenario took a bit of work and a lot of play testing to make sure players understood what was said.” As a designer it is always interesting to know what they themselves like most about their creation. “We think the simplicity of learning the game is the best element,” said Ankur. “Many times, we’ve heard players say that the game is surprisingly complex after they play it the first time. They come in thinking they can master it because there isn’t much to the rules, but then find they have to think several moves ahead in order to actually win. This feeling of mastery being right around the corner is what keeps players coming back and playing the game over again.” Check this fun little travel companion game out at www.polaris.games For a bonus game review head to yorktonthisweek.com where a review of the game Barbarossa has been posted this week.

Trudeau continues to disappoint There is no level to which Justin Trudeau will not stoop. Last Wednesday when he held a press conference to answer Jody Wilson-Raybould’s very damaging statements to the Commons Justice Committee, he trotted out his 10-year-old daughter with him. While some low information folks may see that as ‘awe how sweet that he takes his daughter to work’, the reality is that he used her as a shield in the hopes that media wouldn’t barrage him with a series of tough questions that would be impossible for him to answer. It was a really disgraceful and distasteful move. Where was Sophie through all of this? What kind of a mom allows the cowardly dad to subject their 10-yearold daughter to this environment? That was no place for a 10-year-old girl. SNC Lavalin, the construction engineering firm that is at the forefront of this Liberal scandal (likely the biggest scandal in Canadian history as far as politics are concerned), has a workforce of, approximately, 8500 people. Trudeau claims to be protecting jobs when it comes to suggestions he and his cronies were, possibly, obstructing justice in this matter. We know that’s a

lie, but here’s what hasn’t been talked about in the mainstream media: if Lavalin goes under because of their illegal activities, these 8500 jobs will, simply, be shuffled to other companies. They will not be eliminated in the manner that jobs in the oil sector are being eliminated. Those jobs are gone because Trudeau is trying to kill the entire industry. The closure of the General Motors plant in Oshawa means 2500 jobs are up in smoke and then there are spin-off jobs that could affect as many as 15,000 others. So, I’m sorry if my sympathy level for breaking the law to look after Lavalin is near zero when Trudeau’s government won’t even follow the law to build a pipeline. He’s also hid behind the law when it comes to paying Omar Khadr $10.5-million, so like everything else during his time as Prime Minister, he’s very inconsistent and selective when it comes to his reasons for doing things. There is one good thing in Quebec these days: a program that a number of schools are experimenting with a pilot project that has supervised ‘rough play’ zones on the playground. Students are allowed to push, shove, grab, and wrestle in the snow without intervention. We tend

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Stackhouse Soapbox to live in a world where we want to bubble wrap our kids; but there is a theory out there that kids need to teach themselves empathy and set boundaries with one another on their own. Participation in the project is voluntary, although that hasn’t stopped some helicopter parents from sticking their nose in to express their outrage. No more than 15 kids are involved at any one time. Sounds like a great battle royal. The early results on this are that the rambunctious kids return to the classroom after recess in a more calm state. There is dysfunction in Ottawa with our federal government and there is dysfunction in Ottawa with their NHL team. On Monday, General Manager Pierre Doiron told the media that head coach Guy Boucher, “...is our coach. I don’t think anyone will disagree with me on this one. I’ve made his job pretty difficult the last few weeks

and we are going to support him.” Dorion traded away Ottawa’s top three players and got nothing in return as far as immediate help. Three days later, Dorion fired Boucher. A move that lacks any form of class. Good luck getting a reputable head coach now. I can’t imagine anyone with any pedigree is going to put himself into that dumpster fire. The Toronto Raptors kept Kawhi Leonard off the court for the 18th time in 64 games on Sunday in an effort to manage his workload during the season. I don’t understand it. If he’s too tired come playoff time, then he’s not worth the paper the Raptors want to use to get his John Henry on for a long term contract. This is one of the things in professional sports that drives me nuts and I wonder if other fans will catch on. Organizations think nothing of screwing over the fan when it comes to giving them the

best possible entertainment experience. When you pay a premium price for a ticket, you want to see the best possible product on the playing surface. Sure injuries happen, but knowing Leonard is capable of playing but isn’t for no reason is a slap in the face to fans. If you went to a concert and the headlining band announces just before they hit the stage that they are giving their lead singer a vocal break so here is a ‘stand in’, there would be a riot. But, sports teams

are allowed to do it no questions asked. Part of the reason I gave up my Roughrider season tickets a few years ago was because wins weren’t the only thing that mattered to me. I have to be entertained and I want an upper echelon quarterback slinging the ball around putting up points. The Riders haven’t had that since Darian Durant’s pre-injury days. Nice person mentions this week: Jodie Rusnak, Lisa Serray, John Arnott, Doug MacInnes, and Kevin Kvame.

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