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Mayor reports on city’s current state By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton continues to invest to make the city a better place. That was the over-arching message from Mayor Bob Maloney who gave a ‘State of the Union Address’ following the annual general meeting of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. “The city of Yorkton continues to be the third largest trading area in Saskatchewan,” he began, noting the city is a hub of regional trade. But trade takes place far beyond the local region, he added, pointing to local manufacturing which serves customers “from Bredenbury to Kazakhstan.” While business helps bolster the city, Maloney did note there are challenges, in particular “our aging infrastructure and drainage.” He said both were a concern when he was first elected to Council in 2003, “and they continue to be our biggest concern in 2019.” Still, in spite of the issues, Maloney said Council has tried to keep tax increases reasonable, at 2.9 per cent in the most recent budget, with two per cent
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Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney spoke to the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce last week.
EMW closing not good for Saltcoats By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Mayor of Saltcoats says news that EMW Industrial Ltd. having been placed into receivership was not good for the community. More than 200 employees of the Saltcoats location were told in midApril that the firm, which was founded in 1971 and specialized in industrial services such as fabrication and welding, was no longer in business. The financial consultancy firm Deloitte had become the receiv-
er, assuming control of EMW with the purpose of repaying the debts held by the Saltcoats company. “They are the major business in town,” said Mayor Grant McCallum, adding while EMW had expanded operations significantly over the years “it was a Saltcoats-based company to start with.” McCallum said in conversation with EMW founder Ewen Morrison, “it was not how he wanted it to end, with people out of work.” The company had been working with it financers to find a way
It’s hard to say what the long term outcome will be … I don’t have a crystal ball to specifically know what’s going to happen. — Saltcoats Mayor Grant McCallum “to transition the company to someone else to run,” said McCallum. With that in mind EMW had done some layoffs, decreasing staff
by about 100 to create a stronger business model, said McCallum. “They were trying to build a healthy business unit to make it more
attractive for a buyer,” he said. McCallum added it was his understanding the company still had “dozens of profitable projects,” with a number of additional contracts to be started. The closure of EMW has left the firms in the contracts looking for services. On a personal level McCallum said he was disappointed the receiver chose to close the doors at EMW rather than operate it for a time, which they could have done, while seeking out a
buyer for the entire company. “That was an option to continue running the business … I know banking is a harsh industry, but shutting the business down I don’t agree with,” he said. As it is, a few staff have been hired back to go to EMW jobsites to collect assets for a planned auction sale of those assets, said McCallum. McCallum said the full effect of the closure will not be known, and will be determined by things such as whether someone
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Hershmiller in Jordan to help municipalities By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Aron Hershmiller, Assistant Director of Environmental Services with the City, recently spent two weeks in Jordan offering his expertise to municipal officials in that country. The trip was organized and funded by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and “was part of a project with Global Affairs (Canada),” Hershmiller told Yorkton This Week. The Jordan Municipal Support Project is designed to help local governments engage citizens and modernize solid waste infrastructure.
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“Jordan’s municipal institutions and services face extraordinary pressure as the country hosts 1.4 million displaced Syrians,” noted www. fcm.ca. “Some municipal services require immediate attention. In some municipalities, for example, the volume of solid waste has doubled, which strains the existing infrastructure. If poorly managed, the situation could become a serious public health or environmental crisis. “When opportunities arise, this program connects Canadian municipal leaders and experts with elected officials and municipal staff in central and southern Jordan.
Aron Hershmiller, Assistant Director of Environmental Services with the City, recently spent two weeks in Jordan. It facilitates peer-to-peer technical assistance to help Jordan’s local governments
manage their solid waste infrastructure systems and engage citizens.”
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Hershmiller said he was one of two Canadians to make the recent trip, a follow up to one made earlier that saw Michael Buchholzer and Randy Goulden from the City in Jordan. “They started the process,” he said. While in Jordan Hershmiller said he and Russ Smith from Victoria, were working with “12 rural municipalities around the capital (Amman),” adding those municipalities ranged from populations of 7800 up to 78,000, with most in the 16-20000 range. “So they had a lot of similarities with Yorkton being similar in size
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going to operations, and the remainder to capital. Looking at the expenditures as a percentage of a dollar in revenue, 8.24 cents goes to managing debt, said Maloney, adding that most of the Gallagher Centre debt will be retired in 2020. Among other costs, capital takes another 16 cents of every dollar, public works 13, RCMP 14.2, and fire services 8
York Road to York Creek where 80 per cent of the water ends up. The work will include replacing 90-100 year old culverts with bridges on Highway #9 and on the landfill road. This summer another a major project will be to complete the ‘shave and pave’ which was started in 2018. Maloney said the City “really wanted to” undertake a bigger project that would have up-dated the
underground infrastructure along Broadway Street, but with a cost of $52 million estimated about seven years ago that was not affordable. “It is a very expensive project we can’t take it on on our own,” he said. Still the repaving has addressed some of the concerns. “The project was very well received,” said Maloney. Another project is a new $5 million dollar cell at the landfill which is
the size of six Canadian Football League fields. The new cell has a life expectancy of five-to-10 years, and will service more than the city as more than 40 communities outside of Yorkton currently deliver to the landfill, said Maloney.
The revenue side of the City ledger recently got some good news with the federal gas tax rebate to the city “doubling to $1.8 million,” said
Maloney. The money is a one year increase, but “hopefully the federal government will see its way to making it an annual thing,” he said. As noted Maloney said the need to address the issue of water drainage has been a major cost of late, at $31.8 million from 2014-18. This year $11.4 million will be invested in upgrading the drainage system to get water from Dracup Ave and
in the community. “It’s hard to say what the long term outcome will be,” he said. “… I don’t have a crystal ball
to specifically know what’s going to happen.” McCallum said he has had some preliminary indication that there may
be a lead on a tenant for the office building, and that some of the EMW staff have found jobs locally, which are both positives for Saltcoats. Obviously it is important for employees who were living in Saltcoats to be able to stay, said McCallum. He noted that a number of employees were on EMW road crews, so are used to living locally and travelling for work, so they may find jobs away and still live in the community. That said, McCallum also said he was aware it has to be devastating for many employees, espe-
cially in a number of situations where both husband and wife worked for EMW. While a major business taxpayer, and local employer, McCallum said EMW will also be keenly missed as a good corporate citizen. He said the company regularly donated the use of equipment, provided people and made financial donations to various community projects. “The Town Hall is as good as it is today because EMW was in at the beginning (of an upgrade),” said the community’s Mayor, adding
the hall is “now a showpiece of the community.” Similarly, EMW regularly donated in various ways to the regional park helping to maintain and upgrade ball diamonds and other work at the site, added McCallum. “EMW was always a good corporate citizen,” he reiterated. As for municipal taxes, McCallum said EMW was current in its taxes, adding again the community support of EMW was seen in as much as the company had done drainage grading around the community and received a tax rebate as payment.
cents. The average household in the city now pays $1907 in city property taxes, or $159 per month, explained Maloney. School taxes, set by the province, but collected by the municipality add another $817 to the average tax bill.
In time, Maloney said servicing other communities might even generate a profit. “As anyone will tell you there is money in garbage,” he said.
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will take up residency in the office building, and if employees can find jobs which allow them to stay
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Kids supported The Rotary Club of Yorkton recently made a donation of $250 to Yorkton Kidsport. Here Rotarian
Ron Boychuk (right) presents the cheque to Taylor Morrison with Kidsport Yorkton (left).
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Aron Hershmiller, left with part of the FCM team working in Jordan providing expertise on solid waste management.
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and being more rural.” Hershmiller said based on the similarities officials in Jordan related well with him, whereas Smith coming from Victoria with a population of 400,000 faced something of a barrier in relating to the situation in Jordan. As it was, Hershmiller said he found that in terms of dealing with materials that have traditionally gone to the landfill, Victoria is a few years ahead of Yorkton in terms of recycling and alternate ways of dealing
with the waste, but added Yorkton is about 30 to 40-years ahead of what is happening in Jordan. And that is what they were in Jordan for, to help those municipalities involved take steps forward. “We were working with the 12 municipalities to help them get the baseline information on solid waste,” he said, adding the end goal “was to help them develop a solid waste management plan.” Part of such a plan is to ensure community engagement, and to cre-
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ate something that is sustainable. As a starting point, Hershmiller said they were focusing attention on the need to actually monitor waste flows to know not just what is being handled, but how much, so that can be factored into a plan. “What’s the plan? What do we have for assets” he asked, reiterating a waste audit would provide the needed baseline data. “You need to collect the data to understand today what you have to make decision going forward,” he said. While details are yet to be worked out through the organizing agencies, Hershmiller said it is anticipated he will return to Jordan before the end of the year to continue the work toward the municipalities involved having formalized plans for solid waste management.
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Sharon Bear at Jacob Bear Church.
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Book explores role of early interpreter By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Truth in history can be clouded by who is recording what has happened. That seems particularly true when it comes to First Nations and their role in the development of Canada, suggests author Melissa Antony. “I strongly believe in educating Canadians on the true history of our country and paying tribute to the Indigenous elders that managed to maintain the unique and valuable oral histories and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Canada,” details Antony in the Foreword of her new book Pimatisiwin Wawiyekamaw: A History of Jacob Beat and the Round Lake Mission. So when Sharon Bear asked Antony to write a book more accurately reflecting the history of the Round Lake area, and her grandfather’s role in that history, she took on the project.
“I understand the difficulty and complexity of this topic and in no manner wish to imply sole truth, but rather to begin a discussion about the true history of Canada and how Indigenous perspectives have not been considered or documented in the means that they should be,” she again wrote in the foreword. With the complexity of the project, and real jobs, the book took time to be finished. “It took a long time to get it to where we wanted it,” said Antony, who was working in part to fulfill a long time vision for Sharon Bear. “Elder Sharon Bear had wanted to write this book for 30-years,” said Antony, relating how Jacob Bear was remembered for being something of a bridge between cultures as the interpreter at the Round Lake Mission. The greatest challenge was finding documenta-
tion to provide details for the story beyond the remembered oral stories. There were a series of letters between Jacob Bear and Rev. Hugh McKay. “She (Bear) basically handed me this pile of letters that were hardly legible,” said Antony, leaving her as author “to make sense to what they said.” But those letters would become an integral aspect of the book which focused on Jacob Bear. “She (Sharon Bear) wanted the role of Jacob Bear and what he had written about,” said Antony, adding she came to appreciate “his role was so important. “She wanted that to be in the book.” Jacob Bear, originally from St. Peter’s band in Manitoba, first learnt English in a program in Winnipeg that was being offered to First Nations to train them to work for the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Site of Jacob Bear’s grave along with the graves of children that perished at the residential school at Round Lake.
After schooling, Jacob went on to work as an interpreter and educator for Hudson’s Bay Company and finally as an interpreter for an Indian Agent in Okanese. Being that anyone who could speak English and Cree was very valuable for the department at that time, Jacob went on to apply for a position in Saskatchewan. Jacob arrived at Cowesses reserve around the signing of the treaty and became a legal band member of Cowesses First Nation. His first role as interpreter in Saskatchewan was at Marieval Indian Residential School, however he was pushed out by the Catholic priest because Cowesses was predominantly Catholic and Jacob had strong Protestant beliefs. Jacob then moved on to work at the Mission at Round Lake School. Jacob’s wife Nancy moved with him and they remained together working at
Round Lake and travelling to the surrounding communities. Jacob was known as a generous person who prayed for the sick and travelled between communities acting as an interpreter between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, meanwhile spreading the information of the Christian Mission. The importance of an interpreter was paramount to creating discussion and understanding between the First Nations and European immigrants, but also a role that was difficult as Jacob Bear was left to translate things for the European side be might not have fully understood, or words in both languages may not have existed. “There’s a whole cultural context, a whole different world view,” said Antony. As an interpreter between the English Missionaries and Cree
people, Jacob Bear, who had moved to the area first as a Missionary in Cowesses then moving on to Round Lake, played a significant role in the Round Lake Mission. In November 1885, Jacob and his wife Nancy Bear came to Round Lake and Jacob worked alongside Hugh McKay acting as interpreter and occasionally holding services among the Cree people. Antony said with the book complete she hopes it can be one small addition to a broader discussion to look at history in a more balanced way. “I feel frustrated that education has been so skewed for so long,” she said, adding hopefully the book will help some people begin asking more questions to learn more of the actual history. “People need to learn, to be educated about the real history of Canada, especially the local area.”
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Politics There are a few things we should all know about Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit, his personal beliefs on abortion and how they may apply to his job. Greg Ottenbreit is truly one of the most gracious, decent people you will meet in politics. He is a devout man and sincere. Sadly, the two don’t always go hand in hand in politics or it life. But in case of the Yorkton MLA, they truly do. Furthermore, if his colleagues like Health Minister Jim Reiter suggest that Ottenbreit hasn’t so far allowed his personal beliefs on issues like abortion to get in the way of his duties, we should likely give Ottenbreit the benefit of the doubt. But while it’s always better to have a good guy represent you in your riding and in cabinet, it isn’t necessarily enough. It’s critical that an MLA and, especially — and one serving as a minister — remember that they are there to represent all people. And this is where Ottenbreit has chosen a bad path in the abortion debate, perhaps sending false expectations to the pro-life movement of which he is a member. Problems started for Ottenbreit last month because of comments he made at the annual gathering of the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association in his hometown last month. There remains some question as to whether he was there to bring greetings on behalf of the government representative (which the Saskatchewan Party government says wasn’t the case) or there as a dutiful MLA supporting this cause. Whatever the case, Ottenbreit crossed a “small line”, according to Premier Scott Moe, by suggesting he would “continue to do what I can in my professional capacity” to address the abortion issue. Later, Ottenbreit suggested he was only talking about his “professional capacity” as an MLA representing his constituents, but this answer would seem unsatisfactory. Ottenbreit knows that individual provincial MLAs can do very little in “professional capacity” to address abortion issues. There are many pro-lifers in the Sask. Party government, including Moe, but the official policy of the governing party is that it respects the federal law permitting abortions in this country. What everyone — and especially Ottenbreit — would know full well that any influence in his “professional capacity” would involve very specific matters in the abortion debate controlled by provincial jurisdiction. One such matter would be providing universal coverage for the costs of Mifegymiso — the so-called abortion drug that can terminate pregnancies up to nine weeks. While the Saskatchewan government approved this drug two years ago, this province is one of only two jurisdictions refusing to pay for its public funding medicare. This is a matter that Ottenbreit is now addressing in his “professional capacity”, as the Sask. Party continues to debate covering the $300 cost of the drug. As rural and remote health minister, Ottenbreit would have direct input in this decision. We also know that his hometown Parkland Pro-Life Association is on a very specific letter writing to campaign to stop any public funding of this drug — again, something the province can do. But lest anyone be left with the impression that Pro-Lifers are happy with Ottenbreit and the Sask. Party government, the Yorkton MLA says he now feels he is caught in the middle between the pro-life and pro-choice movements. There is no “small lines” on the abortion question. And how displeased pro-lifers may be is evident with talk of them moving their support to the Progressive Conservatives. This isn’t a threat likely to cost Sask. Party MLAs seats, but the pro-life vote was likely a factor in the Sask. Party leadership. Ottenbreit appears to have gotten himself and his governing party in a bit of mess over the abortion issue. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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he dispute between Canada and China which has led the two countries battling over canola is not going away. The dispute over canola started in March, when Chinese customs stripped Richardson International of its export registration. The result is that Canadian canola has been essentially shut out of its largest export market since then, officially citing quality issues with product from this country. However, it is more than obvious the new trade barrier was erected as a way for China to bring pressure to bear over the December arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. The impact of such a trade dispute cannot be lost on the Yorkton area, where canola is both a major crop for area farmers, and the focus of the two canola crushing plants located here. Any disruption to market access with a major buyer such as China creates a level of unease, as the market has accounted for around 40 per cent of sales in the past. The tension between the two countries over trade is not lessening either. It has been reported Canadian soybean, pea and pork exporters are also facing difficulties at Chinese ports. As the list of products facing issues grows, to-date focused on the agriculture sector, again it could have a ripple effect to producers here. This is an issue that logically has to be addressed at the highest levels, federal government to government, but that process seems to be at a stalemate at best. Here in Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has called for what would essentially be a retaliatory tightening of Canada’s inspection regime on Chinese
imports arriving at Canadian ports. While that stance might seem reasonable on some level, an escalation of a trade dispute which is already sending shivers through the Canadian agriculture sector may not have the effect he would hope for. China is now a massive market, one that tends to drive world trade on the broader basis because of the country’s massive population which is beginning to flex its muscles in terms of demand for import products as their disposable income grows. The tension which exists won’t evaporate by growing the rift, and any such action would need to be taken only as a last resort. What is required is a plan of how to lessen the impact on producers while a solution is worked out at the highest levels. In that regard Moe has also been in the fray criticizing the federal government for not moving forward with a plan to enhance credit to farmers through changes to the Advance Payments Program, which provides cash advances. Such advances are certainly a quick way to get money to producers, but it also would impact returns down the road as advances come off sales at some future point. They are essentially a way for farmers to access cash today to deal with the effects of trade taking it from sales tomorrow, which is not a sustainable solution. Nor is it reasonable to expect farmers to essentially fund their own defence of the impact of the trade dispute. Much like the retaliatory sanctions idea that needs greater forethought, our farmers need a better response to the financial hurt they may face from a spat between countries at the highest levels.
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Spring Awakening day camp at WDM By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Spring is just around the corner, and the Western Development Museum in Yorkton held a fun day camp for kids on Thursday, April 25th. Designed to help kids explore nature and learn more about what plants and animals need to grow, kids even got to grow their own plants. “We have the kids here trying their hand with the spring scavenger hunt, they’re doing some crafts that are nature related, and they’re also going
to be doing some planting, said Solange Massicotte, Program Coordinator for the WDM. “They’re going to be able to take their plant home with them and that’s quite exciting for kids.” This year’s morning day camps have sold out -- but don’t worry, there’s a summer camp in August, called Blast From The Past, which will be held at the WDM as well. Registration will start soon and is expected to fill quickly. For more information contact the WDM Yorkton at (306) 783-8361.
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CUPE hosts Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Yorkton & Area District Labour Council Office / CUPE Local 5430 (Region 5) Office held the ceremonies for the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured in the workplace. Taking place on the 28th of April, in remembering and honouring those, the hope is for a safer work environment for anyone. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also offered his support on the Day of Mourning. “Every Canadian deserves to be able to provide for their family, knowing they will return home safely at the end of a hard day’s work,” said Trudeau in a statement. “On the National Day of Mourning, we remember and honour Canadian workers who have died or suffered physical or mental injury or illness as a result of workplace accidents, hazards, or harassment. “Work-related tragedies are not limited to one type of work or one type of worker. Employees in all fields, from all backgrounds, and of all ages, can fall victim to an incident that prevents them
A remembrance ceremony was held to pay respects to those that lost their lives or were injured on the job. from working and living to their fullest. These incidents can also take a toll on their families, friends, colleagues, and communities. “The health and safety of all workers is a priority for the Government of Canada. Today, I encourage all Canadians to pause and remember workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness in the workplace. Together, let us honour them by doing our part to build safer and healthier work environments for every-
one.” In 1984, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) began to celebrate Workers’ Memorial Day. On April 28, 1985, the Canadian Labour Congress officially declared it an annual day of national remembrance. In December 1990, The Workers Mourning Day Act passed in the Parliament of Canada, which established April 28 as the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.
Kamsack drowning under investigation By Cory Carlick Staff Writer RCMP’s Under Water Recovery Team is currently on scene attempting to locate a 30 year old male who drowned in Kamsack on Tuesday. The RCMP indicated to Yorkton This Week Friday morning that as of time of writing, the male has not yet been recovered. More surface searches will take placefor the weekend, but no more dives are planned. “We have done all we could,” said Cpl. Rob King, spokesperson for the Saskatchewan RCMP. As of Monday, April 29, the RCMP identified the 30 year old man as Ernest
Severight. Search efforts will continue by the RCMP Surface Water Rescue Team. Both the RCMP and Kamsack Fire Department were called at the shores of the river at the Kamsack Golf Course after receiving a report of persons in distress. Upon arrival, RCMP and fire services observed a 44-year old woman attempting to save the male, who was hanging from a log at the dam. The female was retreived safely, but rescue personnel lost sight of the male as he went under water. The recovery team is searching along the shorelines of the Assiniboine river.
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce president Mike Stackhouse the Chamber of Commerce’s Director of the Year for 2018 award to Donna Brothwell.
Brothwell’s efforts for Chamber recognized By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Donna Brothwell was recognized last Wednesday as the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce’s Director of the Year for 2018. The presentation was made at the Chamber’s annual general meeting at the Gallagher Centre in the city by current president Mike Stackhouse. “It was a bit of a sur-
prise, although we had a pretty big year,” said Brothwell who was chair of the Chamber’s Events Committee in 2018. Brothwell noted that while her role did include overseeing both the Celebrate Success awards and the Business Dinner, she did not have to work alone. “I had a really good bunch to work with, a really good team,” she said. And, looking back
the effort was certainly worthwhile. “I really do enjoy volunteering in the community,” she said, adding that “as a small business person it’s good to get out and network with other people … “And, I feel like I’m giving back.” The meeting was also an opportunity to briefly review the efforts of the organization and its financial statement for 2018.
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Council Meeting Monday, May 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. BYLAW FAST FACTS
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Did you know? The Property Standards Bylaw No. 18/2017 states that Recreation Vehicles cannot be parked in a residential front yard but are permitted to be parked in a driveway from April 1st to October 31st. Recreational Vehicles include: All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and snowmobiles that are not loaded on a trailer, boat and trailer the boat rests on, motorhome, camper trailers, 5th wheel camper trailers, tent trailers, camper conversions, or vehicles deemed to be recreational vehicles by an Inspector. The Traffic Bylaw No. 18/2016 also states, that trailers including campers or fifth wheel campers are not allowed to be parked unattached from the towing vehicle on City streets. Why does the City regulate this? The Property Standards Bylaw aims to maintain continuity in residential neighbourhoods and appealing properties in the city. The Traffic Bylaw restricts campers being left unattached as it is a safety concern should it need to be moved during an emergency.
Request for Proposals Name of Proposal: Land Titles Building Furnace & Air Conditioning Upgrades Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on May 10, 2019 Please send sealed Proposal clearly marked “LAND TITLES BUILDING FURNACE & AIR CONDITIONING UPGRADES” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton, Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals for the supply and installation of two furnaces and two central air conditioners at the Land Titles Building, located at 49 Smith Street East, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Kurt Stechyshyn – Building Systems & Maintenance Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.
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Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department Competition Number: 2019 - 20 Are you looking for a great place to work that offers a manageable work-life balance? Then the City of Yorkton is the place for you! An opening exists at the Gallagher Centre for a mechanically inclined individual who is interested in the position of Arena Technician. Reporting to the Building Systems and Maintenance Manager, this position will attend to a variety of basic maintenance tasks to ensure that the facility’s building systems and equipment are operating safely and efficiently in order to provide a comfortable environment for the patrons of the building. This full-time CUPE position is a variety filled role, with areas of responsibility including: • General maintenance of building systems including HVAC, and ice plant • Monitoring facility operating systems and reporting situations that require attention • Additional basic maintenance tasks including plumbing, lighting fixtures, hardware, ceiling tiles, painting, and tasks generally associated with preventative maintenance practices • Performing operational tasks such as set-up and take-down duties for various events and functions, parking lot and exterior building maintenance As a skilled technician, applicants should have a mechanical aptitude for maintenance tasks and using tools. Qualifications for the position include: • Grade 12 or equivalency, with preference for post-secondary education or certification in a related field, experience working in an ice arena environment is an asset. • Refrigeration Operator License or Fireman’s Boiler License would be considered an asset, as would PME training • Ability to work shift work, evenings and week-ends • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s license. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment • Possess and maintain RCMP security clearance The City of Yorkton offers a competitive compensation package, which includes Benefits and Pension. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes May 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
Other Job Opportunities • Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator • Summer Archives Assistant • Financial Systems Manager 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 residents receive lifetime award for volunteerism By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Two Yorkton residents were awarded for their lifetime devotion to volunteering by Member of Parliament Cathay Wagantall in Saturday’s ceremonies. Glenn Tymiak and Ted Deneschuk, both of Yorkton, were honoured by the MP with the Volunteer Service medal for their tireless devotion to the community for so many years. “Volunteering, to me, means just helping out in the community, organizations. Being at either a church, community, civic, or health care... Ukranian Culture. Helping out in this area, using my talents in this area,” said Tymiak. “It’s just self satisfying
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MP Cathay Wagantall presents Yorkton residents Ted Deneschuk (left photo) and Glen Tymiak (right
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to know that you’ve assisted other people. You’ve assisted with your interests as well, and you’ve helped out by using your talents, your time, your treasures even to assist in different areas in the province.”
organizations to make a better world.” Upon receiving the honour, he characterized it with the same humility and dedication he exhibits in his volunteer work. “I’m really humbled to accept that particular
Ted Deneschuk agrees with Tymiak. “It’s been 31 years since I retired, so I’m involved with a lot of boards. The most rewarding is that I’m speaking or volunteering my time, helping in the community with different kids of
award, it kind of gives an indication of all the work I’ve been involved in in our community over the last 40 years. It feels an honour to have received that award.” Yo r k t o n - M e l v i l l e Member of Parliamant,
“It began first of all with the fact of Canada’s 150th birthday. I thought that was a good year to do this. The Government had decided not to do some of the recognition that they normally do with Canada Day, so being from a rural area, and just appreciating what it takes to keep our communities going, it was something that I thought would be a good way to celebrate Canada’s 150,” said Wagantall. “It was so successful, and heartwarming to do, to give people that opportunity to thank people in their community. So, we decided to do it every year! That’s the plan. We’re doing 2018 now.”
Meetings explore potential uses of the mill By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The first step was saving the building. What’s next? The Brick Mill Heritage Society is now looking for the answer to that question, and wants community input to see what the brick mill will actually become. A series of meetings will help explore the directions that the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society can take in the site, and help get the community involved in the project. Larry Pearen with the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society said that the meetings will cover three different angles; historic preservation, commercial applications and tourism. The first of these meetings will cover history, with a presentation by Frank Korvemaker. He is a retired Archivist and Construction
Historian and Honorary Corporate Archivist for the Saskatchewan Association of Architects. “The idea is to have a series of meetings to develop the mill property and what it could be in the future.” The meetings will start with the historic perspective of the building, because in spite of being one of hundreds of flour mills made out of brick when it was built, it’s now the only one left. “It was one of Yorkton’s first industrial buildings, that’s the other part of it too. If you look at Grain Millers and T.A. Foods, the canola plants, this was the early days, when the grain and flour was the main product. Now it has expanded... It all started with the mill in 1900!” Talking about the mill’s history is also a chance to clear up
Angelina Kardynal’s rendering of one possible future of the Brick Mill site. misconceptions that people have. Pearen said he’s been asked when bricks were made in the mill. It was a flour mill, where people took their grain. With the meetings, Pearen
hopes that it can get community members discussing what the potential for the building is, and how people to draw people to that spot in the city. There could be potential for
retail space, for example, or a museum focused on Yorkton history. The most important thing is to hear how the community wants to use it, because they want an attractive space that people want to visit. “It’s to get them thinking outside the box.” Pearen said they’re open to hear any ideas people have for the site, and no matter what, people should not hesitate to suggest any idea they might have, especially the ambitious and daring ideas. “Sometimes the far out ideas raise other points, and what grows out of it will be exciting. We’re looking forward to the next generation, now that it’s going to be stabilized this summer.” The first meeting will be on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. the Yorkton Public Library.
Fancy footwork: Competitors from across Saskatchewan descended upon Yorkton to show their moves.
2019 Parkland Dance Festival lights up stage By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Now in its 14th season, the Parkland Dance
Festival took to the stage with over 11 dance schools, over 470 dancers and all styles of dance. “We have some
pretty devoted clubs that keep coming, the local ones especially,” said Laura McInnes, Communications
Director for the Festival. “Weyburn comes every year, and we have some ones that come from Regina; some of the smaller communities,
too, are represented and they get to come to a more local venue. A lot of the bigger dance competitions you have to travel quite far. This is a
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Spring reminds of uniqueness of farm business Agriculture has always been a business that by its nature tends to merge with being a way of life. As such it can be a highly stressful vocation because the farmer never really gets away from their place of business. Sitting at the kitchen table, or the chesterfield trying to watch a hockey playoff game they need only look out the nearest window to see their place of business. In the past I have written about how farmers can control many things in terms of their operation, the inputs used, the equipment used, the
purchases made, but in the end they have zero control over two key elements of farming, weather and prices. Those two elements are so critical it was always something of a wonder to me that people become so dedicated to the farming business, my father included decades ago. And then along would come spring, and I would better understand why farming was one of those businesses that simply gets into the bloodstream like few others. When spring arrives for all of us we tend to emerge from a sort of
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Calvin Daniels torpor brought on by months of short days, cold weather and a blanket of snow. As our housebound hibernation ends we marvel at the haunting sound of a flock of geese flying northward, or a sighting of a first robin, or an early season wildflower
in bloom. For farmers it goes deeper. They become aware that they will soon be planting a new crop. Weather might impact the crop before it is harvested, and prices are unpredictable for varied reasons, but there remains an optimism
that comes with planting anew. And when the crop emerges from the ground, lines of green breaking into the spring sunshine, there is inevitably a feeling of renewal. That feeling comes to life even more dramatically for those with livestock. Recently I ventured to a farm just outside Yorkton for an opportunity to take pictures of a number of Clydesdale foals. Nothing brings forth the uniqueness of farming, or the hope that comes with spring, more than newborn livestock; foals, calves, or lambs.
You might be having a lousy day, there might be pressures on the business side of farming, but such things do tend to evaporate, at least for a little while, when dealing with newborn livestock, the renewal of the season on four wobbly legs. It might sound a tad overly idyllic, but when a certain Clydesdale foal came to me as I shot pictures, happily accepting being petted, the reason people farm in spite of the challenges was once again crystal clear to me. Calvin Daniels is Editor at Yorkton This Week.
Spring event shows 4-H best The Yorkton 4-H Spring Steer & Heifer Show was held at the Agripavilion show ring in Yorkton Friday through Saturday. The three-day event attracted clubs from across the region and province to compete in events such as team grooming, as well as halter making, judging and cattle clipping. The event also highlights two days of
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Foaling season It is spring and that means new foals are arriving at Tail Winds Clydesdales just south of the city. Right, owner Twylla Newton gets to know one of the new arrivals a little better. Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels
Farmland values climb steadily Average farmland value in Canada continued its steady climb in 2018, driven by fewer, but more strategic investments by producers. “With the steady rise in farmland values, producers are making more strategic investments,” according to J.P. Gervais, chief agricultural economist for Farm Credit Canada (FCC). “Whether it means paying a higher price for land that has potential to be more productive or buying in blocks to improve the efficiency of their operations, producers are sharpening their pencils with an eye on variable commodity prices.” The average value of Canadian farmland increased 6.6 per cent in 2018, following gains of 8.4 per cent in 2017 and 7.9 per cent in 2016, according to FCC’s 2018 Farmland Values Report. In Saskatchewan, average farmland values increased by 7.4 per cent in 2018, following gains of 10.2 per cent in 2017 and 7.5 per cent in 2016. In all provinces, except for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, average farmland values increased. Quebec experienced the highest average increase at 8.3 per cent, followed by Saskatchewan and Alberta, both at 7.4 per cent, and British Columbia at 6.7 per cent. The rest of the provinces were below the national average with Prince Edward Island’s average increase at 4.2 per cent, Manitoba at 3.7 per cent, Ontario at 3.6 per cent and New Brunswick at 1.8 per cent. Nova Scotia recorded a decrease of 4.9 per cent in average farmland values, while Newfoundland and Labrador did not have enough publicly reported transactions to fully assess farmland values.
Although average farmland values have increased every year since 1993, recent increases are less pronounced than the 20112015 period that recorded significant average farmland value increases in many different regions. Gervais said fewer land transactions in 2018 is consistent with a tight supply of land available for sale and a softening in demand, which is a reflection of farm income levelling off, variable commodity prices and rising borrowing costs. Farm operators need to exercise caution, especially in regions where the growth rate of farmland values significantly exceeded that of farm income in recent years. At the same time, there is still a strong business case for buying more land, but not without carefully weighing the risks and rewards, he said. “There was a strong demand from producers for lower-valued land, which explains part of the average value increase recorded in some regions,” Gervais said. “It’s a strategic investment that can pay off if the operation is able to extract more from that land and improve its overall efficiency.” FCC’s Farmland Values Report highlights average changes in farmland values – regionally, provincially and nationally. This year’s report describes changes from January 1 to December 31, 2018 and provides a value range in terms of price per acre. Gervais will present the data and what it means in a Facebook video on May 3. To sign up for the video or view the 2018 FCC Farmland Values Report and historical data, visit fcc.ca/ FarmlandValues. By sharing agriculture economic knowledge and forecasts, FCC provides
solid insights and expertise to help those in the business of agriculture achieve their goals. To follow and participate in the discussion on farmland, visit the FCC Ag Economist blog post at fcc.ca/AgEconomics. FCC is Canada’s lead-
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Filmmaker tracks down her b’ball hero By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Kat Jayme grew up watching the Vancouver Grizzlies struggle though their short existence. “I’m a huge basketball fan. I’ve loved it since I was seven years old,” she said, an age which just happened to coincide with the arrival of the National Basketball Association Grizzlies. That love would lead Jayme to pursue creating a film based on the long-game Grizzlies, which is a finalist in the Emerging Filmmaker category at this year’s Yorkton Film Festival. “I knew there was an audience,” she said, adding in their short time in Vancouver the team gained a loyal fan base who still long for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies were established in 1995, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA’s expansion into Canada. Like most expansion teams, the Grizzlies struggled in their early years. The team finished last in the division in five of its seasons, and never won more than 30 per cent of its games in any of the team’s seasons in Vancouver. In total, the team won 101 games, lost 359, and never qualified for the NBA playoffs. But there were a few shining lights for fans, one of them was supposed to be Bryant Reeves, taken sixth overall in the 1995 NBA draft. It was Reeves who really cemented Jayme as a fan, although the big centre’s time with Vancouver was not exactly a time of stardom and success. “Nicknamed “Big Country” by his college teammate Byron Houston after Reeves was amazed following his first airplane flight across the United States, having grown up in the small community of Gans, Oklahoma,” according to Wikipedia, Reeves stood seven feet (210 cm) tall and weighed between 125 and 136 kg, Reeves was an imposing physical presence, and was looked upon as a player to build the team around moving forward from the draft. But it never quite worked out for Reeves, or for the Grizzlies. “Reeves played six seasons with the Grizzlies. After averaging 13.3 points per game in a solid rookie season, he averaged 16.2 points per game in 1996–97 season and was subsequently awarded with a six-year, $61.8 million
contract extension,” detailed Wikipedia. “The next season was his best, when he averaged 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.08 blocked shots per game. During that season he scored a career-high 41 points against the Boston Celtics. “After 1998, weight-control problems and injuries began to take a toll on Reeves, and his numbers fell off dramatically. He was still the starting center for the Grizzlies, but his minutes per game dropped, and his field goal percentage dropped significantly. Following the 2000–01 season, the team relocated to
Memphis. After the Grizzlies moved Reeves started the season on the injured list due to chronic back pain and was never able to play another game; the only games he played with the team in Memphis were two preseason games. He retired from the league midway through the 2001-02 season. From that point on, Reeves just seemed to disappear, at least from the public eye. But Jayme remembered Big Country fondly, and when she was in film school the idea of ‘finding Big Country’ to get his story took shape, ultimately
leading to the film of the same name. Initially, Jayme said the move of the Grizzlies didn’t have the impact on her that it would come to have as the years passed. “I was quite young,” she said, noting she was only 12 at the time. “I don’t think I really realized what it meant – that they were gone for good.” But with filmmaking in her blood – her grandfather was a successful director in his time in the Philippines – and her enduring love of the game Jayme said it was a natural to see a story in the team.
“I always wanted to tell the story of the Vancouver Grizzlies,” she said, adding her focus became Reeves, who had never really had commented on the team leaving Vancouver. “I was always a huge fan. He was my favourite player,” she added. The search for Big Country turned out to be just that for the fledgling filmmaker. “I’m in Vancouver, how am I going to get someone in Oklahoma to talk to me?” she said, adding she had no contacts in the NBA, or in Oklahoma. Finally, “a reporter led me to someone who may have known Bryant,” she said, adding the lead started the ball rolling for her. Along the way she coldcalled a number of people to help her with the story, having to quickly sell herself and her project, before they thought her a telemarketer. “I explained I was a childhood fan who always wanted to tell this story,” she said. It helped being one of those who did not see Reeves as something of a scapegoat for the Grizzlies failing, a high draft pick who ultimately fell short of expectations because of injuries. Jayme admitted she went into the project with love in her heart for Reeves and the Grizzlies. “I think that’s what helped me,” she said. Jayme said when she finally made contact with Reeves, she found a humble man who wasn’t hiding from his basketball past, but was simply doing what he loved. “He would rather be on his ranch, be with his family,” she said, adding that once contact was made, “it wasn’t hard at all to get him to talk.” It helped that Jayme travelled to Reeves’ ranch. “I was definitely the first one (interviewer) to go down to Oklahoma,” she said, adding that was a huge thrill for her. “Everyone has a childhood hero they wish they could spend a day with.” Jayme said she found in Reeves a man who loved his time with the Grizzles, his man cave filled with memorabilia of the team. “I think Bryant knew what he accomplished and was proud of those accomplishments,” she said, adding that is the story she hopes comes across in her film. The Yorkton Film Festival runs May 23-26 in the city.
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Remember plants to attract bees Let’s do some horticultural housekeeping: The next meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. It will be the famous “Iron Gardener” event! This is where three gardeners use their imagination and creativity to create a planter each, with a box of mystery plants that they don’t see until just that moment! It’s fun and gives all of us planting ideas! Everyone is welcome; you don’t have to be a member to come to the meeting. While you are planning this year’s garden, be sure to allow space for a row or two of plants that will attract bees. Log on to www.cheerios. ca and sign up for free seeds to encourage bees to visit your yard. One in three bites we eat are made possible because of the amazing and hardworking bees, so they deserve any help we can give them! And here’s a date to mark on your calendar: the Spring Plant and Bulb Sale takes place on Friday, May 24 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Parkland Mall in Yorkton. There will be a good selection of plants at great prices, and gardeners on hand to chat with if you have any questions. Don’t miss it! If you have a mugo
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Gardener’s Notebook pine, have you noticed any browning at the end of the branches this year? Ours suffered some winter burn, so I thought I should do some homework and see if there is anything we can do to help the shrub. Winter burn is caused by dehydration from wind and cold; the moisture is leaving the plant, but the roots are frozen, and can’t replace this moisture. When we see those rusty-colored branches, the poor shrub has been hit. I studied several articles in various books, and the same nuggets of information kept coming up: the first would be, be patient. The branches may look quite damaged, and while the brown needles will not recover, new growth may come if the tips are still alive. And here’s an important point: did you know that certain evergreens will only produce growth from the branch tips? So getting out the shears and lopping off the brown branches will
not be doing the shrub any favors. Doing so may stunt the branches’ growth permanently. If we are unsure if the branch tips are still alive, we can carefully scratch the branch and see if there is any green beneath the bark, that’s good news! Just a note: if you have a juniper that has suffered winter burn, you can successfully take out the burned branches with no further damage to the shrub. But back to the mugo pine: we will wait and see what happens. The stems do have green beneath the bark, so we are hoping that the shrub will recover. And to avoid the problem in the first place, we should make sure the plants are watered well before the frost sets in. If we are planting evergreens, we should do it in the spring and make sure that they are well hydrated all through the growing season. And if the shrub is in a very open and exposed location, we should protect it from the wild winter winds and cold by wrapping it up in burlap in the late fall. There are always new garden challenges, aren’t there! But we do what we can and use our gardening optimism to hope for the best! Remember, if you will be in Saskatoon next week, the U of S Hort Week happens May 4 – 12. There are many different events and free tours and free classes. Go to gardening@usask. ca to find out more! Visit the Yorkton horticultural society at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!
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St. Paul Lutheran Church invites you to a Mother’s Day Tea Sat., May 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tea, coffee & desserts $5.00. Mother’s Day Door Prize! Raffle table: Outdoor Flower Planter (donated by Young’s Plant World), Ladies Gift Basket, Flower Arrangement. Contact Meghan for more info 306-783-4266. Event located at 73 Smith St. E.
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Brick Mill - Frank Korvemaker - History of Sask Flour Mills Thurs., May 09, 2019, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Yorkton Public Library. “What would you do if the Brick Flour Mill site was your?” In an attempt to gain community engagement, the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society is planning a series of community presentations to animate and bring to life a future vision for the Brick Mill site. We want to capture ideas and inspire some creative thinking about what this flour mill site could be. Our goal is to embrace the past and bring it forward to make it relevant for the future of the community. We need YOUR ideas! This is the first in a series of educational lectures to gather input if posed the question … “What would you do if this was your site?” Please consider this your personal invitation to join us to hear Frank Kovemaker, retired Provincial Archivist on Thurs., May 9, 7:30 p.m. at Yorkton Public Library. There will be a 30 min. PowerPoint presentation followed by community discussion. Hope to see you on May 9 at 7:30.
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Two exhibitions at Godfrey Dean Art Gallery: Carol Wylie: They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds, April 7 to May 17, 2019. Carol Wylie is a portrait painter living in Saskatoon. She created this moving and powerful exhibition by painting large portraits of nine survivors of the Jewish Holocaust and nine survivors of Residential Schools. Join us for this celebration of the human spirit. Darkened Skies: On now until May 18. A real treat, this is a group show from the To submit your own upcoming event… for our WEBSITE AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS go to:
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Permanent Collection at the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Our guest curator Edie Skeard really made it sparkle in the gallery, under the new LED lighting. Organized by OSAC’s Arts on the Move program. Admission is always free! 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Fri., May 3, Frank Keller Band & Friends; May 10, Len Gadica; May 17, Dennis Ficor & Son; May 24, Spring Ball, New Memory Lane (Semi Formal); May 31, The Zayshleys. Admission $10.00. Contact Peter 306-7821846. Hall Rental 306783-6109 or 306-7825915.
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW’s Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale - Sat., May 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. (corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Please use the Church entrance on Darlington.
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Parkinson’s Canada Yorkton Support Group Meeting Wed., May 15, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home (business office entrance). All Parkinson’s patients and interested persons welcome. For more info contact Marj at 306783-7519.
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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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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 306-6209889 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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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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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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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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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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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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We need you to share your talent! Play guitar, piano, dance or sing? We would like to invite you to perform in our facility! Please call Suzanne Beck at 306-786-0815, I’d be happy to have you join us. Yorkton & District Nursing Home, 200 Bradbrooke Dr.
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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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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.
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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e ck e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gather in gs to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 or e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.
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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306-783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http://parklandwritersalliance.wordpress. com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.
Need straightening? Crack open the Book of Books Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, May 1, 2019
It’s the plumb line of truth for every Christian; the door to truth for every non-believer. Without the Bible, it’s impossible to realize when our lives, thoughts, beliefs and actions are off kilter from God’s best. A young Asian man entered the restaurant where my sister and brother-in-law and I waited to be shown to a table. Casting a pleasant smile around the waiting area, he seated himself on a bench several metres away. Then he opened the book he carried and started reading. The volume had an embossed black leather cover, and appeared
ancient. It intrigued me, not for its obvious age, but its thickness — at least six inches. When the hostess called our party and we rose to go to our table, we passed the fellow. I snuck a peek at the open page. As I’d suspected, the book was the Book of Books, as the Bible is called. As big as the biggest, and possible as old as the oldest in the Preacher’s private library. I’ll never know why the young man carried such a large Bible. More portable editions are readily available. But he clearly treasured it and carrying it so obviously brought him no shame.
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I treasure my (much smaller) Bibles too. Reading God’s Word oils the moving parts of my life. On the days I don’t make time to connect with Jesus in scripture, I notice a distinct difference; as though someone left a window open on a chilly day, or a door ajar,
just enough for a draught to blow in. Or a pesky fly. God speaks in the lines of his Word. He reminds me who I am and who he is. He shows me how to live and die well. How to cherish those I love, love those I don’t like (and who don’t like me), and respect the people
and creation I share the planet with. But sometimes my Bible “itches me,” as one of my grandbeans says when she doesn’t like the feel of something on her skin. When that happens, I always know I can bring those passages with me to the women’s Bible study I attend weekly. We represent many different Christian denominations, but our love of God and his Book of Books holds us together. It has done for years. Sometimes we laugh. Sometimes we cry. But we love exploring scripture — the book of Psalms right now — and comparing notes on the
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things we’ve discovered in the last week. None of us bring Bibles as large as the one the young man carried. We sit around the table with our cell phones open to the First5 app we all use. We discuss what inspired, motivated, blessed or “itched” us in the reading we’ve done since our last meeting. We part knowing God will keep threading the truths we’ve shared through our hearts and lives. And, if we let him, he’ll work on straightening us to plumb. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
Finding treasures for a good cause By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was a chilly morning but that did not stop the early birds of being out looking for treasures at the Jumpstart Community Yard Sale. The event, which ran Thursday through Saturday at the Canadian Tire Garden Centre in Yorkton, has all proceeds going to benefit local youth in the community. “In 2005, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities was launched to address an issue of national concern; the inactivity of kids. National in scope, but local in its focus, Jumpstart helps kids in financial need participate in organ-
ized sports and physical activities by assisting with the costs associated with registration, equipment and/or transportation. “Jumpstart is a national charity with a commitment to local communities. Organized sports connect kids to their communities. Canadian Tire Corporation recognized this and makes sure that money raised stays where it is donated. Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100 per cent of customer donations go directly to help kids in need,” detailed the program’s website.
The Jumpstart Community Yard Sale was held last week in the city.
Gratitude, Contentment and Anxiety “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
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SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157
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Maulers hold camp, intro new coach By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer With a new naming sponsor recently announced the nownamed Yorkton Secon Maulers held a spring camp on the weekend. The camp included introducing the 96 players in attendance to the team’s latest head coach, former Yorkton Terrier star player, and coach, Ed Zawatsky who only arrived back in the city a couple of days ahead of camp, Mauler general
manager Chad Korczak told Yorkton This Week. With Korczak in the position of GM since earlier this year, and Zawatsky new to the coaching spot, the Maulers are looking to start from square one after finishing dead last in the Saskatchewan AAA Midget League standings this past season. Korczak said there were only four players who graduated from last year’s roster, but added the roster is deemed much more open than that. He
said given the team’s record very few positions were considered filled headed to the weekend camp. The camp itself focused on the immediate need to rebuild a team that did not do well last season, so young Bantam age players were not part of the mix with attention placed on players most likely to play at the AAA Midget level in the fall, said Korczak. “We wanted to get back to basics,” he said, “to have a camp for guys eligible to play
this season.” Having 96 players was almost ideal, said Korczak noting it allowed for six teams with three offensive lines, plus five, or six defencemen and two netminders, making evaluation easier. Overall, Korczak said the camp was a good one to provide both he, and Zawatsky, with a good first look at the talent that is available. “It was more of an identification process to put the name
to players,” he said. There were a few players that have been offered spots, enough to provide a core “we could build around,” said Korczak. Now Korczak and Zawatsky will be working with their contacts on player leads through the summer with an eye toward fall camp when the final roster will be filled out. “There are quite a few spots available,” he said, reiterating “change had to happen.”
Taekwondo Challenge Saturday By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The 2019 Prairie Wildfire Taekwondo Challenge once again took place this Saturday with participants from clubs as
far as North Dakota, USA. The Flexihall at the Gallagher Centre was filled with competitors at all levels. The Prairie Wildfire competition has become something of an institution, due in large part
to its storied history. “Twenty-two years. We’ve been going a while now,” said Master Wayne Mitchell of Kees of the Challenge’s long history. Following Olympic-style taekwondo, the competitors
follow the same tournament rules as do Olympians at their respective levels. “We’re a smaller competition because it’s a smaller city, but it easily gets pretty close to 200 competitors.
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Some people find it strange that I have more, or less, tuned out from the rest of the National Hockey League playoffs. To start, I will occasionally watch a highlight package, and will keep up on the scores, but I no longer have a ‘horse in the race’ as they say to make me want to commit to watching games. Ideally, I would hope a team that has not won the Cup before gets it done this season, just as Washington did last year. That would mean St. Louis, San Jose or Columbus, Blues fans waiting the long as the franchise started in the 1967-68 season. But, it won’t mean anything to me as I am not a fan of any of the eight teams left in the hunt. While I appreciate some people are strictly hockey fans, I am much more a sports fan. The current edition of the NHL, while still having some issues, has won me back in terms of watch-
ing my favourite teams because offence is back in the game. But, hockey is like chocolate chip cookies, yes, I like them, but I am just as satisfied munching a sugar cookie, or a ginger snap, or a raisin oatmeal or shortbread cookie. In other words I can relax on my chesterfield and watch any of a dozen team sports, and a handful of individual ones, and be just as contented and entertained as I am by hockey. In truth hockey rates only fifth on my fav’s list, assuming all things being equal. So if rugby, (15s or 13s), box lacrosse, or the CFL were on the tube with one of my favourite teams playing, I would watch them over watching the NHL. So, as much as it pained me to watch my favourite Jets, Flames and Leafs bounced from the playoffs, the mourning period was rather short-lived. This past week would
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Sports have many watching the start of round two, but it’s not like I wasn’t watching intriguing sports sans hockey. In fact, over the weekend, a chilly cold one which made TV time reasonable, there was baseball, 15s and 13s rugby (back-to-back on Game TV Sunday actually, both Toronto wins), basketball, lacrosse, ultimate, and Canada in U18 world hockey, a bronze medal game loss to the United States by a 5-2 score. While not a watcher of outdoor soccer I would be remiss not to note the launch of the Canadian Premier League in soc-
cer. The league won’t be to the level of MLS, but the seven team loop should give more Canadian players a place to develop with a schedule extending into October. It would be good for sport in Saskatchewan to see the league expand to Saskatoon one day. Then this weekend we saw the major league debut by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the Toronto Blue Jays. I have not seen anyone suggest that Vladi Jr. will not become a star at the major league level, and as a Jay’s fan that
Bongo volleyball 16U team at provincials By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Bongo Volleyball Club’s 16U squad played in the provincial tournament in Warmen on April 27-29. Round robin play saw the Bongos achieve second, their only loss coming in a close three-game match to RVC out of Regina, which went on to
get gold in the tournament. This allowed the team to advance to Tier 1 playoffs, which was one of the team’s goals for the tournament said coach Dion Pfeifer. The Bongos fell to Prince Albert in the quarter finals of the tournament, but Pfeifer said that it was the best match of the year, and both teams played very good
volleyball. The Prince Albert team would go on to silver in the tournament. The Yorkton squad had to settle for sixth place overall after the weekend. Next action for the club will be the 15U team, which shares many team members with the older squad. That will take place this weekend.
entertaining game. Many readers may not be familiar with ultimate, but it is a fun game that is a good option to watch via AUDLTV. Of course we also have our Saskatchewan Rush headed to the playoffs, after wrapping up the National Lacrosse League regular season on the weekend. The Rush won Saturday 13-8 over Colorado, and now host the same Mammoth Friday in the one-game first round of the playoffs. I would suggest the Mammoth will not go so easily to defeat this time around. And finally, the Toronto Raptors are into their second round NBA series against the Philadelphia 76ers tied 1-1 after games Saturday and Monday. The Raptors dominated in game one, but were limited to only 89 points Monday, which rarely wins a basketball game.
Terrier coach happy with spring camp By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
Yorkton’s Bongo Volleyball squad played an exhibition game against Rose Valley to prepare for provincials.
is encouraging. The last couple of seasons have seen a cobbled together version of the Jays with limited expectations of success. Guerrero is among the first of a group of talented minor leagues within the Toronto organization which hints at a better future not so far down the road. To have him in the line-up finally makes Jays baseball compelling again. This kid has loads of personality and loads of talents so it will be interesting. The American Ultimate Disc League also kicked-off on the weekend. All right, the league actually started its season Apr. 5, but the three Canadian teams, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal played their first games this weekend. Toronto won 19-13 in Ottawa Saturday, in the snow for most of the second half, so waiting three weeks didn’t quit work out, but it was an
The Yorkton Terriers held their spring camp on the weekend, the first step in evaluating talent for the 201920 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season. Terrier head coach and general manager Mat Hehr was pleased with what he saw at the camp held at the Farrell Agencies Arena. “It was really good. I was really impressed with it,” he said, adding he felt the overall talent was the best he has seen in his three seasons with the organization. “It was the mostskilled spring camp I’ve seen.” Hehr said the success the Terriers had this past season is paying dividends now.
“The playoff run helped for recruiting,” he said, adding again that was reflected in the talent on display. With nine players graduating from the most recent edition of the Terriers, there were spots on the team’s play list, and Hehr said the team moved to fill some of those. “We filled three or four spots from the weekend,” he said, adding other players were definitely invited back for the team’s fall camp. Hehr said the talent was all over the ice at the camp, suggesting with one spot open in net come fall that “three goalies could probably play Junior ‘A’ next season.” On the blueline “three or four stood out.” Up front, the Terriers had Chantz Petruic the
team’s leading scorer attend camp, along with a few other veteran players to see how the newcomers compared. One winger looked good on a line with Petruic, said Hehr, adding they hope they can acquire the player’s rights because the two meshed well “right off the bat.” Hehr added it helped in planning for the Terriers that the AAA Midget Maulers held their spring camp at the same time, (see related story this issue). “I was able to watch potential future draft picks, and future Terriers,” he said. Up next for the Terriers will be the SJHL Bantam Draft May 31, and then league scheduling and meetings June 1 and 2.
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GUY - Edith Guy of Theodore, beloved wife of the late Leslie Guy, passed away on April 17, 2019 at the Theodore Health Centre, at the age of ninety-four years. Edith was born on September 10, 1924. She was the only daughter to John and Nellie (nee Walker) Thompson of the Creekside District which is where she attended school. She stayed at home to help on the family farm until a young gentleman came to purchase some pigs from her dad. There was love in the air and Edith and Leslie Guy were married on December 29, 1943. They moved to Moose Jaw for a few years as Les worked at the meat plant. They decided to move back to Fitzmaurice to farm and then they moved to Jedburgh. Edith and Les worked right by each other throughout their farm life. They moved to Theodore in 1981. Edith was in a few clubs in Jedburgh and Theodore but her biggest joy was to have company for coffee or a meal. The coffee pot was always on. She never missed having a game of cards, going to a dance, or curling and she loved to go for a drive in the country. Edith was predeceased by her parents; her husband Les; her daughter Deanna; her son Mervin; granddaughter Kym; brothers and sisters-in-laws Jack and Irene and Ron and Sally. She leaves to mourn her passing her son-in-law Herman Fenske and daughter-in-law Shirley Guy; four grandchildren, Lori and Neil (Jessica) Fenske and Keith (Lisa) and Kevin Guy; three great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Brett and Kira Fenske; three great-great-grandchildren, Jordison, Jaxton and Attica; as well as her brother Calvin (Jean) of Regina and many nieces and nephews, cousins and lots of friends. Everyone loved her and she loved you back. We all know that everyone has a story about her. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th. officiating. Adrienne Popowich sang a solo, “Where the Roses Never Fade” accompanied by pianist Kitty Arndt. The interment followed in the Theodore Town Cemetery with Lori and Neil Fenske and Keith and Kevin Guy serving as urn bearers. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Edith to the Theodore Health Centre or STARS Air Ambulance as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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NEAL - Ryan, Feb. 7, 1981 - May 2, 2011. It has been awhile since we heard your laughter, seen your smile, listened to your conversation and watched you walk through the door. We silently long for those moments again when you were a big part of our lives and with you by our side, all challenges were faced with confidence and a smile. You left... and forgot to tell our hearts how to go on without you. Now all we do is miss you every single day. -Love Always Bob & Brenda
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• HNATIUK - Marion Hnatiuk of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Peter Hnatiuk, passed away on April 16, 2019. Annie Marie (Marion) was born on May 3, 1932 in Qu’Appelle, SK to George and Mary (Kohut) Berlinski. The family resided in Maclean, SK until George’s passing in 1935. Along with her mother and brother, Marion then moved with her Uncle Paul and Uncle Bill in the Canora area. They relocated to the Mikado District where they lived with her grandparents, Steve and Anne Kohut. She attended the Pretty Valley School and then worked as a nurse’s aide in the Kamsack area. On August 5, 1963, Marion married Peter Hnatiuk and they moved to Flin Flon, MB where Peter was stationed for CNR. While in Flin Flon, Peter and Marion had a son Keith (December 25, 1971) and a daughter Kerri (June 26, 1974). Marion was a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Woman’s League, where she spent many hours volunteering and met many of her lifelong friends. She was saddened to leave Flin Flon when Peter was transferred to Yorkton for CNR in 1987. Marion spent countless hours camping, fishing, mushroom and blueberry picking. She was a true perfectionist when it came to cooking, baking and gardening which was loved by all. On June 7, 1993 Marion’s second love of her life, her granddaughter, Kayla was born. She was the sparkle in Baba’s eyes. Marion was very proud of Kayla’s accomplishments and proud of the woman she has become. Marion was a loving wife, mother, baba and friend. Together, Peter and Marion accomplished many great things. They raised us with encouragement, faith, love and never-ending support. They trusted us to make our own decisions, good or bad and gave us the freedom to discover our own dreams. For this we are eternally grateful. Marion was predeceased by her parents: George and Mary Berlinski; her husband Peter Hnatiuk; her sister Helen Walkeden; her brother Gregory Berlinski; her sister-in-law Hattie Berlinski. Marion leaves to celebrate and rejoice in her memory: her son Keith Hnatiuk; her daughter Kerri (Kevin) Manovich; her granddaughter Kayla Manovich (Lowen Genoway) of Saskatoon, SK; her sister Connie (Bruce) Johnston of Edmonton, AB; her brother Murray (Donna) Genik of Surrey, BC as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. Lorne and Elsie Stechyshyn led in the responses. The cross bearer was Brooklyn Jackson and the epistle reader was Briana Oliver. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Bruce Johnston, Kevin Manovich, Lowen Genoway, Brian Perih, Mark Pinder and Kurtis Manovich serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Marion may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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MELNYCHUK - Edward David was born at home on the family farm near Insinger, SK on August 23, 1934 to Mae and John Melnychuk. Ed was the eldest of six children. At 18, Ed left the farm to work with CP Railroad. This took him away from Yorkton, SK but brought him to where he would eventually meet his wife, Colleen Marion Schai. The marriage produced four children. Ed moved on from CP Railroad and worked as a mechanic at Texaco, assembling farm equipment at Morris Rodweeder, then worked out the rest of his career as an automatic torch operator for Leon’s Manufacturing for 25 years. Following his retirement and the passing of Colleen, Ed moved into assisted living in Langenburg, SK where he spent his final days. Ed was predeceased by his wife, Colleen; his parents, Mae and John Melnychuk; and his brother Dennis Melnychuk. Left to mourn and cherish his memory are his four children, Kevin Melnychuk of Taber, AB, Marilyn McLaren of Yorkton, SK, Bryan Melnychuk and Ivan Melnychuk of Saskatoon, SK; siblings Maurice Melnychuk of Saskatoon, SK, Alvina Sobus of Nokomis, SK, Violet Latta of Kelowna, BC and Al Melnychuk of Saskatoon, SK. Ed’s final request was that there is no funeral service, only a graveside service followed by a short gathering at his daughter’s residence following the interment. A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 with Shelly Morris officiating. Donations in memory of Ed may be made to Paws and Claws. Arrangements for the late Ed Melnychuk were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home.
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Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Card of Thanks We the family of Lena Kohanski would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the expressions of sympathy - the many cards, visits, phone calls, food, flowers, donations to the Diabetes Foundation that we received at the time of Lena’s passing. Thank you to ICU, 1st West , Palliative Care staff and Dr. Swan and Dr. Koubi at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Sincere thanks to Minister Jen Dresser and all who attended the funeral. Special thanks to Larry German and staff at Bailey’s Funeral Home for their kindness, compassion, understanding and professionalism during this difficult time.
Coming Events FUNDRAISER FOR Lynn Nightingale. She had a massive stroke and is still in Saskatoon. She is the fiance of Aaron Nagy. Money raised helps with expenses incurred. Where: Golden Agers in Rhein, SK. When: May 4 from 10am to 6pm. Events include shuffle board tournament, cribbage tournament and will include a hot dog BBQ for lunch. Donations greatly accepted. More info call Town Office 306-273-2155.
Lost $1000.00 REWARD for help finding laptop computer and camera equipment lost on Wednesday, April 17th. Computer has pictures that cannot be replace. Call, text, or leave message at 306-6216194. Please help me. No questions asked.
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PLAN NUMBER 5-3694 L - S H A P E D VERANDA FOR CURB APPEAL An L-shaped veranda that wraps around the front and one side lends this three-bedroom bungalow lots of character. The veranda links up with a covered deck at the back and extends across the front to the covered entrance. The front door, with side lights and a top light, leads in to a foyer with a handsome coffered ceiling. To the left, through an archway, is the living
room, featuring a dramatic sloping ceiling. Windows look out to the front veranda, and the gas fireplace will make the room a haven in the cooler months. Directly ahead, separated from the living room only by its lower ceiling, is the dining room. The built-out buffet will be handy for serving and storage. Access to a covered deck from sliding glass doors will make serving al fresco meals a breeze. Adjacent to the dining room and divided from it by a large prep island
is the kitchen. The cook will appreciate the efficient L-shaped counter configuration, as well as the window over the double sink. A spacious pantry completes the lay-out. The roomy master suite is located at the back of the home, for privacy, and a large window overlooks the back garden. The sloping ceiling echoes that in the living room. The four-piece ensuite includes a soaker tub and a shower stall, and the walk-in closet will be spacious enough for a couple’s clothing
and accessories. The secondary bedrooms share a threepiece bath. A linen closet is conveniently located outside the third bedroom. The laundry room, adjacent to the second bedroom, includes a coat closet as will as a sideby-side washer and dryer and a shelf. From the laundry room, a doorway leads to the double garage, which also includes access to the side garden. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding, with contrasting vertical siding in the gables. Brick-based pilasters outline the veranda, and the garage has a barnstyle door. This home measures 48 feet wide and 60 feet, six inches deep, for a total of 1,544 square feet. Plans for design 5-3694 are available for $815 (set of 5), $880 (set of 8) and $932 for a super set of 10. B.C. residents add 7% Prov. Sales Tax. Also add $35.00 for Priority courier charges within B.C. or $65.00 outside of B.C. Please add 5% G.S.T. or 13% H.S.T. (where applicable) to both the plan price and postage charges. Our NEW 51ST Anniversary Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 400 plans is available for $15.50 (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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York Lake: 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Approximately 800 sq. ft. Includes: stove, fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher, security monitoring, plus HD Bell ExpressVu TV services. No pets. References required. $1,100/month. Available immediately. 306-621-7899
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL Space For Rent. 552 Broadway St. East. Unit D (formerly Your Link) 2,500sq.ft. office/warehouse space. Call 306782-2937.
SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.
BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Cleaning
AJ CLEANING SERVICE. Will clean your whole house. Wall washing, painting and more! Other services available! I have 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Call 1-306370-1947 or 1-306-7953144. Handyperson
GORD THE HANDYMAN specializing in: Repair work, Roofing, siding, decks, yardwork, painting, fencing and more. I have 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Call 1306-370-1947 or 306795-3144. WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away. Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.
Lawn & Garden Adult Personal Messages MALE (44), from Yorkton, looking for female with children, for companion. Likes movies and going dancing. Call 306-641-6234 no texts.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of PETER MITCHELL BALOG, late of Yorkton, 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 7th day of June, 2019. Attention: RICHARD A. LELAND, Q.C. Solicitor for the Executor
I DO rototilling of gardens with walk behind rear tines. I do lawn mowing with your mower or my own lawnmower. Phone 306-7829131, 306-621-9783.
Roofing COTTAGE STYLE roof trusses, 4 in 12 slope, 2’ overhang for 40’ x 20’ building. Purchased before lumber increased. $4,700. OBO. 306-782-9519 for viewing, leave message.
Services for Hire BRAZEAU MASONRY & ROOFING. Asphalt shingling, brick block and stone layer, chimney repair and stucco and parging. Free estimates. Wayne 306-331-8069.
LELAND CAMPBELL KONDRATOFF PERSICK LLP Barristers & Solicitors 36 Fourth Avenue North Drawer 188, Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2V7
HI FOLKS! Contact Glen for all of your construction needs, big or small. Guaranteed to be the best workmanship you’ve probably ever seen! Over 20yrs. experience. Piece work or by the hour for particular clients. Specializing in: Framing, Fibreglass Insulation Building Supplies w/poly, Drywall, Finishing CarpenCampbell-Notice_623192_1x28.f08_R0011696314.indd 2019-04-30 9:54 AM 1 try, Doors & Windows, Minor COTTAGE STYLE roof trusses, 4 Plumbing & Electrical, Renovain 12 slope, 2’ overhang for 40’ x tions & Repairs. Fixing what the 20’ building. Purchased before other guy screwed up! And a host lumber increased. $4,700. OBO. of other Handyman Skills! Call 306-782-9519 for viewing, leave Glen 306-641-4987. message.
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SALTCOATS NO. 123 ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Saltcoats No. 213 for the year of 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 26 to May 27, 2019. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
Lots & Acreages for Sale LOT FOR SALE. RM of Orkney No. 244. Lot 8, Block 1 on Kittle Ave. Large, open, corner, high lot. Phone 403-547-4431.
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BEAUTIFUL 2 or 3 bedroom condo; 1200 sq.ft., close to schools & hospital. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-5373228, Trevor 587-974-5925.
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FURNISHED BACHELOR Apartment at 217 4th Ave. N. $340/month. Phone 306-7824030.
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GROUND FLOOR Apartment to take over lease. 378 Parkview Road, Apt. 108. Available April 26, 2019. Rent for May paid. Rent $750.00 including utilities. Newly renovated, Pet friendly, pet deposit, $250, paid. Damage deposit, $400, paid. Call Stephanie at 306521-0103. THREE BEDROOM apartment for rent, $950./mo. plus $950. damage deposit. Includes heat and water. Call 306-621-8203. YORKTON - 1 BDRM APARTMENT AVAILABLE MAY 1ST IN A QUIET 4 PLEX ON 1ST AVE. N. Spacious, well maintained, and close to downtown. Rent $750/month, heat and water included, coin laundry, parking. No smoking, no vaping, no dogs. References required, damage deposit required upon signing. For application, email: rental1441st@hotmail.com or call 306-292-8530 during the day or evenings before 8:30pm.
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DON’T GIVE Your scrap metal away. We pay cash in your yard. Will buy farm equipment, cars, trucks, ferus and non-ferus. Phone 306-641-9525 or 306-621-1966. WANTED: 1/4 Ton Chev, Dodge, Ford two wheel drive, good condition, years 95-2003. 306-7952709.
Furniture QUEEN Size reclining bed & mattress. 1 year old. Will sell cheap. Located in Yorkton Crossing. Phone 306-590-8455.
For Sale - Misc 2 BURIAL plots for sale at Memorial Gardens, Yorkton. For more information call 306-783-6025. BARN-STYLE VINYL Garden Sheds - 8x8ft. $1000; 8x10ft. $1250; 8x12ft $1450. Insulated 54” doors. Insulated large dog houses $300. Phone 306-7838260.
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Farm Implements
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.
930, 4890, 2290 Case tractors, 2 Wing cultivators, 33 ft. long, 22 ft. SeedRight, Farm King 15 ft. heavy duty brush cutter, ‘57 Chev 3 ton, completely restored, in Jedburgh area. 306-516-7171.
COMMERCIAL MEAT equipment. Walk in cooler, meat cooler, meat freezers, deli cooler, meat saw, billboard sign, grease tray, meat cooler racks. Call or text 306-7453484
GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB
CRAFTSMAN 24hp tractor with 42 inch mower. Attached 40� electric 2 stage snowblower with weights and chains. 142 hrs., like new. Mower never used. Asking $3,800. 306-782-3280 leave message.
Feed & Seed
EATON’S CATALOGUES, crocheted bedspreads, bedding, quilts, clean pillows, teapots, vases, bone china cups and saucers, Avon doll bottles, picture window sized drapes, white linen tablecloth, 48� bed frame, quilting material, Wilf Carter and Carter family records, chandelier and lamps. Call 306-782-2127. 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. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call 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. SPRING SPECIAL 8x12 barn style garden shed. Complete with vinyl siding $1,250. 8x10 $1,050. Call 306-783-6240.
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MOVING ACREAGE SALE SAT & SUN • MAY 4 & 5 10:00 a.m.
SHOP, GARDEN, HOUSEHOLD, CAMPING ITEMS HIGHWAY #9N 24 kms North from YORKTON WATCH FOR SIGNS 150 DARLINGTON St. W.; Fri., May 3, Sat., May 4, Sun., May 5, 7am-3pm. Construction tools and material plus household items. 188 THIRD Ave. S; Sat., May 4 & Sun., May 5 starting at 9am. Household, garden tools, bikes, hand tools, building supplies, central vac, air compressor, lawn packer, cowboy hats, new bike tires, crystal, rubber boots, whipper snipper, Mother’s Day Gifts & more! 306-783-9030. 21 GOOD Spirit Cres.; Fri., May 3, 1pm-6pm & Sat., May 4, 9am4pm. Multi-family sale. Kids/teens/ladies clothes, toys, household items & much more! 29 SMITH St. E., St. Andrew’s United Church; Wed., May 1, 10am-7pm, Thurs., May 2, 10am5pm, Fri., May 3, 9am-3pm. 319 MYRTLE Ave.; Wed., May 8, Thurs., May 9, Fri., May 10, 8:30am-5:30pm. Various household items, 1977 Yamaha snowmobile, steel post (9� high). 31 GOOD Spirit Cres.; Thurs., May 2, Fri., May 3, Sat., May 4, 8am-6pm. Large variety. 348 MYRTLE Ave.; Fri., Apr. 26, 12pm-6pm, Sat., Apr. 27, 10am4pm. Multi-family sale. WEATHER PERMITTING!!
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FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-9219942.
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82 5TH AVE. N. Thurs., May 2, Fri., May 3 & Sat., May 4, 8am4pm.Daycare items, Misc. household, tools and BBQ. Something for everyone.
LOVELAND RED ANGUS has bulls of all ages. Delivery available. 306-795-2710. Goodeve, SK.
First Time Garage Sale 9 Stewart Crescent, Yorkton Many many items. Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. 378 MYRTLE Ave. Household items, a lot of fabric, sewing supplies, crossstitch fabric, house plants and misc. items, Thur., May 2 from 9am-6pm, Fri., May 3 from 9am-6pm, Sat., May 4 from 9am-2pm.
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to exterminating life, players create narrative stories and rewarding tactical gameplay in an open-model skirmish ruleset. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distinct in our design is an emphasis on mobility, vertical space, and accomplishing asymmetrical objectives before escaping to safety. Your tactical decisions and smart positioning will decide every encounter with the enemy. The world itself is lethal, but can you adapt your strategy, characters and exotic weapons to meet the challenge against both other players, and solo/ cooperative scenarios?â&#x20AC;? Like most games, this one was created out of a passion for gaming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve loved playing games since I was a kid, where it was a fun hobby and looked awesome,â&#x20AC;? said Tony Xiao via email, adding he â&#x20AC;&#x153;picked it back up sometime after college, and met quite literally hundreds of great people and very close friends over the years through miniatures gaming.â&#x20AC;? But, what is it about skirmish games he liked most? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skirmish games are a sub-genre in tabletop games that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough love, I think,â&#x20AC;? he offered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You take a small band of units and get to give them character, stories that are told by playing an opponent and sharing both a good match, and whatever unfolds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more affordable too, and allow modellers to really show off their talents in a more bite-sized chunk than large â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sized miniatures games. Pitch in under $50 and you have what you need to play your opponent for most games.â&#x20AC;? Of course you still need an idea to create a new game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having played many games, I realized at some point that there are aspects that create a fun experience without the players knowing it,â&#x20AC;? said Xiao. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good core mechanics, solid math under the hood, and opportunities that would reward clever play were ideas
that I wanted to play with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After decades of enjoying niche sci-fi in dystopian, hyper-future settings beyond traditional space opera had inspired the theme as well, drawing from material such as Blame!, STALKER, Battle Angel Alita, plus a bit of other post-apocalyptic genre titles.â&#x20AC;? Xiao added that ease of play was also important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted an easy to access game that satisfied both those looking for a competitive challenge, and those who wanted a nice somewhat more casual experience with a dash of cooperative play to initiate those not already familiar with this genre of games,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of punishing players for making a mistake, I aimed to reward smart play and generally make sure people had a positive play experience, even when losing. In turn, the campaign mechanics letting your characters level up and improve over time is designed to add a bit of continuity to one-off matches.â&#x20AC;? The game actually came together quite quickly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This took about a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of time, occasional evenings or weekend game sessions with friends and local players in brainstorming and testing ideas, both good and bad,â&#x20AC;? said Xiao. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Follow that up with personally painting and modelling our example miniatures, and commissioning artwork, it ended up being nearly a whole year.â&#x20AC;? So what was the most difficult aspect of designing the game? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most difficult part of designing a game for me, is probably the same many artists experience â&#x20AC;Ś At the end of the day, you have a vision in mind, and want to achieve it as best you can, possibly even going in directions you hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought of before at all,â&#x20AC;? said Xiao. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Compared to that, pulling elements from mechanics, fiction, and gameplay that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed or tested thoroughly is fairly straightforward.â&#x20AC;? Xiao said he likes the game experience players can have with Zone Raiders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel that my favorite element are the mechanics to support players in exploring and find some
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thing emergent through play,” he said. “Perhaps it’s a campaign with your friends where two players team up to try and take down their rival, who’s uncovered a powerful artifact. “Or, that one player’s most useless character ends up being a hero in a mission from sheer repeat luck. “These sorts of things help tell a great story that can be shared with your fellow gamers. That’s what I want to continue developing in our gaming community.” Obviously the key here is that you buy the rules, grab some existing miniatures and you are ready to play. That is a massive win for gamers. Exploring a new world, and rule set, at a reasonable entry price makes a game like Zone Raiders one that is easy to recommend, because the initial buy-in is low, so check it out at www.zoneraiders.com and dive right in. For a bonus game review head to yorktonthisweek. com where a review of the game Calakmul has been posted this week.
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The month of May has been proclaimed by the Honourable Gordon Wyant, Minister of Education, as CAA School Safety Patrol Month in Saskatchewan. The entire month will be devoted to recognizing and thanking the thousands of patrollers for the excellent volunteer work they do to help their fellow students learn more about pedestrian, traffic, and school zone safety. “We are proud of the leadership and dedication demonstrated by our student
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safety patrollers across the province,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “CAA School Safety Patrol Month is a great opportunity to recognize the work of the coordinators, schools, community partners, and most importantly, the student patrollers, who participate in this program.” During CAA School Safety Patrol Month, two full day Jamborees are planned. Zane Buchanan, the 2019 Saskatchewanderer, will be ‘wandering’
with the patrollers and chaperones on Monday, May 6 in Regina at the Saskatchewan Science Centre and on Tuesday, May 14 at Saskatoon’s Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Various activities are scheduled including hip hop dancing, a scavenger hunt, safety demonstrations, and luncheon presentations by Zane Buchanan. Approximately 700 CAA School Safety Patrollers and chaperones, from around the province will be attending this year’s Jamboree events.
CAA Saskatchewan has owned and managed the CAA School Safety Patrol program since 1951, providing training materials, patroller handbooks, stop paddles, and reflective vests free of charge. There are approximately 4,600 patrollers in 160 schools from 70 Saskatchewan communities. CAA School Safety Patrol start-up information is available at caask.ca/ patrollers. For details on the CAA Jamboree or the CAA School Safety Patrol program, like us facebook.com/
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