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Local RCMP and emergency responders held a mock lockdown drill as a training exercise at the Yorkton Regional High School last week.

Mock lockdown held at YRHS

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A lockdown drill is being held at the Yorkton Regional High School this afternoon.

The drill is a training session for local RCMP, the fire department, sup-

port staff, and students, “As you are aware, schools within the Good Spirit School Division regularly practice lockdowns as part of their emergency planning and as such school staff and students are familiar with lockdown pro-

cedure,” wrote Yorkton RCMP detachment Staff Sergeant Jeff Simpson in a letter to Sacred Heart parents that was given to Yorkton This Week.

“However, it is our belief that we can always increase our knowledge of procedures and poli-

cies. To increase our overall preparedness, the Yorkton Regional High School/Parkland College Main Campus and Yorkton RCMP will be executing a school lockdown drill in the near future.

“It is important to note

that the upcoming lockdown drill will be much more extensive and involved than the typical drills practiced at the YRHS/Parkland College.

This event will involve multiple Emergency First Responders throughout the City of

Yorkton.

“Sharing this information is intended to bring awareness to the families of our students and to reassure our community that the YRHS/Parkland College and

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Roundabout round two at Council

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council may have put the completion of work on Mayhew Avenue and its intersection with Darlington Street on hold pending further engineering and a new tender request which came out of discussion at the regular meeting April 15, but the Yorkton Chamber of

Commerce was at Council this Monday hoping to immediately restart the project.

The work, which was approved in the 2019 and 2020 budget process already undertaken by Council bogged down in April as Council faced a decision over the eventual make-up of the intersection.

As part of preliminary design and budget

preparation, a Traffic Signal Warrant analysis of this intersection was completed in November 2018. The warrant analysis is a standardized process recommended by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and involves a lengthy formula and a warrant matrix.

From that process it was suggested a four-way stop was not sufficient,

and the recommendation was to install a roundabout.

But Council was not on side with the recommendation in April.

When it came to a vote to proceed with a roundabout Council ended up in a three-to-a-side tie, with Coun. Darcy Zaharia not in attendance. A tie defeats a motion in municipal government in Saskatchewan, leaving

the fate of the intersection and Mayhew reconstruction in limbo.

Coun. Mitch Hippsley suggested a compromise whereby the City would tender seeking prices on both a four-way stop and a roundabout to confirm prices.

The motion passed with only Maloney opposed.

In a letter to Council presented by Chamber

of Commerce president Mike Stackhouse another look at the intersection was requested.

“The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce appreciated that it is the responsibility of Council to make difficult decisions. However, the recent decision by Council not to support the installation of a

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Goulden up for YWCA award

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Recently YWCA Saskatoon announced its 2019 Women of Distinction Nominees and a familiar face in Yorkton was among them.

Long-time City Councillor

Randy Goulden was among the nominees in the ‘Saskatchewan Spirit’ category.

“It’s pretty overwhelming. I was pretty humbled,” Goulden told Yorkton This Week.

Goulden said when she looked over the list of nominees across the various cat-

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egories she said she couldn’t help but be impressed.

“There were so many amazing contributions they’ve made to their communities,” she said.

Goulden said after being at the event in Saskatoon to announce the nominees she

was left feeling “I had to go home and kick it up a notch,” in terms of her own efforts when looking at the contributions of the other finalists.

In addition to the contributions made, Goulden said she was also “excited to see the diversity” within the final-

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roundabout at the intersection of Darlington and Mayhew is of concern to our member businesses and therefore, of concern to the Chamber’s Board of Directors,” stated Stackhouse.

The letter detailed several reasons to relook at the issue.

The Chamber urges Council to reconsider its decision to request from Administration more drawings and estimates for the cost of a roundabout and 4-way stop at the intersection for the following reason: • A Traffic Analysis has determined that the current 4-way stop at that intersection is already inadequate. Based on the Transportation Association of Canada guide, in order to achieve safety and efficient flow of traffic, the 4-way stop must be discontinued

• As the City grows in that area, the need for a safe and efficient method for moving traffic will become even more urgent • Administration recommended that the most cost effective, long term solution to the heavy traffic at that intersection is a roundabout • Installation cost of the roundabout at the time of the recommendation is only $180K more than the cost of installing an out-of-date 4-way stop • By requesting more drawings, the entire reconstruction project has been delayed by one year • The Mayhew/ Darlington intersection services two main arterial roads “Council, you have the information you need to make an informed decision. A 4-way stop no longer serves the needs

of that intersection. The Chamber, therefore, requests that you do not delay your decision any longer and that you instruct Administration to give the green light to the construction of a roundabout at Mayhew and Darlington,” said Stackhouse.

To re-open the motion that was passed in April, a unanimous vote by Council was required.

A motion was made, with a seconder that did allow for some discussion Monday.

Councillor Quinn Haider started by noting in his three years on Council he had “never had as many people contact me about one topic as this one.”

Haider said he was not necessarily opposed to a roundabout but was still seeking more information, in particular about the impact on

speed of vehicles leaving the roundabout and heading east in front of the adjacent church and two schools.

And the cost of $180,000 more than a four way stop was also a question for Haider who noted some past estimates of cost, such as the clean-up of the former Café 191 location have been significantly off the estimates.

Coun. Darcy Zaharia was next stating “I agree with everything Councillor Haider said.

Zaharia said one concern for him is that Regina has not moved to install a single roundabout.

Hippsley said the issue for him was not the roundabout.

“I believe in roundabouts,” he said, but he too questioned the cost.

Coun. Goulden said she trusts the recommen-

dation that a roundabout is the best option to deal with traffic flows and provide safety for pedestrians.

“The best standard for safety is a roundabout,” she said, adding Council has had all the information it requires in its packages, information they are privy too that residents leery of a roundabout have not seen. She added the information comes from “people that have the knowledge and expertise.”

In terms of those fearing people will speed through a roundabout, Goulden said some people will break speed limits no matter the situation.

Goulden also noted

“I really have a problem believing a roundabout is safer than a fourway stop,” he offered.

In the end the motion to reopen the motion for April was not unanimous so the issue died yet again.

But there may still be a third chapter in the roundabout debate, as a Councillor can make a written request to reopen debate at the next meeting of Council May 27.

Chinese Canadians and Aboriginals. She is the first female First Nations senator and first Canadian born Chinese senator,” notes her bio on the YWCA page.

people should be more active, working with Saskatchewan in Motion since its inception.”

The awards will be presented May 14, in Saskatoon, although Goulden said winning is

not an expectation.

“Just to be nominated …. Is to me very inspiring,” she said.

“No matter what you put up people are going to speed … so we need enforcement,” she said.

that while Regina may not have a roundabout, Edmonton and many other cities do.

Coun. Aaron Kienle said he too was comfortable relying on the recommendations of the experts, and that includes on safety, where he said, “a roundabout is your clear cut winner” as the safest option.

Coun. Ken Chyz was not convinced.

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Nation in Saskatchewan, and a first generation Chinese Canadian, The

Randy Goulden

Honorable Dr. Lillian Eva Quan Dyck is well-known for advocating for equity in the education and employment of women,

As for Goulden, the bio notes she has “many years of work in the community as well as her involvement with provincial and national organizations which have kept her in close touch with the people of Saskatchewan and the issues directly affecting them. First elected to Yorkton City Council in 1997, Randy continues to serve and is on both the provincial Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and the national Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

She believes all municipal councils and associations are to be inclusive with women equally represented. An active community volunteer, she has served on community, provincial, and national committees. Randy believes and promotes that all

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our Emergency First Responders are prepared for such an event.”

“In general, it is important to understand that if a school implements a lockdown and there is any reason to believe that imminent danger to students and staff may exist, Emergency First Responders are contacted including, but not limited to the RCMP, continued Simpson.

“At this stage, everyone in the school will move to a secure location that is safe from harm. The RCMP will respond to the school, and no one will enter or leave until the situation has been resolved.”

The drill, while not directly involving Sacred Heart, did have YRHS students evacuated to the neighbouring school for safety.

Streets in the immediate area of YRHS were also closed with responder staff at intersections turning traffic away from the area.

Crime spree leads to prison time

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer A Manitoba man facing 25 charges in Yorkton Provincial Court received his sentence on May 1.

Ryan Wiens, 23, plead guilty to a variety of offenses, including a theft of a cellphone, robbery of a Manitoba Canadian Tire location, uttering threats, break-

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After the total of the charges were added up, Wiens was sentenced to a total of 18 months in prison, minus the equivalent of 96 days spent in remand following his arrest. Following his release, Wiens will also have 18 months of probation.

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Comic reflects on transgender issues

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A small group gathered last week at the Yorkton Regional High School to listen to Sophie Labelle talk about her experiences.

Labelle is a Canadian author, cartoonist, and public speaker. She also happens to be transgender and is best known for her webcomic Assigned Male.

Assigned Male addresses issues of gender norms and growing up transgender.

Labelle, who has been touring across the United States and Canada for several months, said getting out and talking about her work and experiences started with a Facebook post where she said if someone wanted her to make a presentation “send me a message and I’ll make it happen.”

Labelle said she actually began drawing comics in school, stories focused on one of her brother’s teachers.

“I’ve been drawing comics since I was seven,” she said, adding her brothers had started the Comic Club, and that had her get interested.

The comic on her brother’s teacher “became my main social tool … it kind of protected me,” she said, adding even school bullies in some way respected that she was doing the comic.

“Comics have always been part of my life,” she added.

At one point Labelle said she had considered being a teacher, but her art and storytelling won out.

“My parents still don’t understand what I do,” she said, then joking she was “born in a teacher’s body,” but has transitioned to draw comics. “… Eventually I decided to quit school just to draw comics’ full time.

“What I wanted to do was tell stories, not to be an artist per se.”

Initially Labelle said she was creating work, but not sharing it.

As a result “my art didn’t evolve at all,” she said, adding she realizes now it was because she was not getting feedback to force growth.

It was when she began posting her work online, and feedback began, that she became better at her craft.

Spphie Labelle signs one of her books on a recent visit to Yorkton to talk about her art.

While today Labelle does computer generate the final art, it is the end of a process for her.

“Paper is still a very big part of my process,” she said. “I plan the strip on paper.”

Labelle said she also needs to be in a particular frame of mind to create.

“To get creative I need to get in the zone,” she said. “… Once you get into the zone you don’t know when

you’re going to get out of it.”

Calling it an “intense process” Labelle said she typically goes to a coffee shop where she “stares into the void for a couple of hours … eventually the void stares back,” and she can start creating.

While Assigned Male does focus on transgender issues, Labelle said the material is not about her own experiences, or at least not directly.

“None of my comics are autobiographical. They don’t talk about my direct transition,” she said.

The cartoons while being educational achieve that element by being “very sarcastic” at times, with “bad jokes or terrible puns” all part of Labelle’s approach.

Still the comic has “trans and queer people as the target audience,” said Labelle. “I’m transgender and my characters are transgender.”

YFBTA hopes to re-establish Arbor Day

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association wants to get people to have a greater connection to nature and the world around them.

They are now campaigning for the province to again proclaim an Arbor Day in the spring in the province, to help encourage people to plant trees in their area and get people talking about nature again.

Walter Farquharson, a YFBTA member, said it’s

their mission to help people aware of nature and the importance of habitat for wildlife. Part of that is getting people connected to the nature that surrounds them.

“We are aware that there is really a disconnect in our society. Part of it is just the increased urbanization. But even people in the country are not necessarily connected. They don’t have the heart and soul connection to the land, the trees, the places of natural habitat that we think it’s necessary to have.”

Arbor Day was something they saw as building that relationship between people and the land around them.

Farquharson points out how kids in schools used to get trees to plant somewhere, whether it was given to them to plant at home or somewhere else in the community, and groups would clean up an area of town, for example.

“Wherever people would be involved in an immediate, hands-on personal way to see that more trees were planted

and cared for. It built that sense of one-ness and connectedness. Plant a tree and you start seeing trees in a different way.”

While there are many groups like the YFBTA doing things in their own community, having a provincial Arbor Day would increase the visibility and engagement for those programs. They want to build the day up again in the area from the ground up.

“We are encouraging people wherever they are to contact their local municipality or council,

asking them to proclaim even this year... Get the idea going again.”

The push was inspired in part by actions in Ontario, where a major tree-planting program was cancelled. This was impetus to remind people about nature programs and the importance of the environment.

The ideal day for it would be at some point in May, though Farquharson said that local organizations would be encouraged to plan their activities on whatever day worked in the community.

Whether or not a provincial day is proclaimed officially, Farquharson encourages people to plant trees themselves and continue to get involved.

“Everybody can play some role in preserving and cleaning up an area of habitat.”

On a local level, the Town of Saltcoats declared Arbor Day on May 25. Farquharson views it as a positive first step and hopes that other communities join the town and help build momentum towards provincial recognition.

Film Festival Week marked by city

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Film Festival Week will be marked in the city May 23-26.

“The Yorkton Film Festival celebrates 72 years in 2019, and is the longest running festival in North America.

Filmmakers from across Canada will converge on Yorkton to showcase

some of the best work in short film, all with the hope of winning the coveted Golden Sheaf Award. This year 287 Canadian short films were submitted to the festival,” stated a letter circulated to Yorkton Council Monday.

“The festival provides a special opportunity to show off our city and province. For many of the filmmakers

who come to Yorkton, this is their first taste of prairie hospitality, while for residents, it gives them a chance to view world class films that they otherwise might not see. We are providing 62 screenings for the residents of Yorkton to enjoy during the festival.”

The letter presented by Keith Hayward, co-chair of the Festival was part of a request for Council to declare

the week.

Hayward noted, in 1947, a dedicated group of volunteers utilized equipment, trained projectionists and launched the Yorkton Film Council, which had been preciously tasked with distributing updates during World War II. Council was unanimous in declaring the week.

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Politics A decade or so ago, it was the BSE crisis. This was far, far more about American cattlemen wanting a leg up on their Canadian competition than any serious dangers posed by extremely isolated cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy that our food security system caught, anyway.

Well, fast forward a decade and it’s now all about the Chinese offering up bogus concerns over Canadian canola. Again, this likely has nothing to do with the quality of the product and everything to do with politics.

It all sounds similar to the BSE crisis with perhaps one big difference.

Dealing with the protectionist Republican George W. Bush government of the day will was a picnic compared with dealing with the irrational and unreachable Chinese administration.

Sure, Premier Scott Moe and his predecessors like Brad Wall, Lorne Calvert, Roy Romanow and Grant Devine have all made trips to China to solidify relationships with Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s second-biggest trading partner after the U.S. But it all matters naught if the upper echelon of the China’s communist government decides to act in a punitive way towards a country that did something to displease the regime.

And let us again stress that this is far more about the arrest and detention of the Huawei executive in Vancouver last December than it is about the quality of Canadian canola.

At the behest of the United States, the federal Liberal government was simply following international protocol on extradition agreements.

For all the legitimate reasons to be annoyed at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration, it’s doubtful any Canadian government would have handled the situation any differently.

Unfortunately, that still leaves Saskatchewan agriculture at the mercy of the whims of a large importer.

Of the 20.3 million tonnes of canola that Canada grew in 2018, 10.9 million tonnes came from Saskatchewan.

About 40 per cent of that canola is exported to China that purchases about 60 per cent of all canola imports in the world.

That China is now barring Canadian canola is a very big deal. The only question right now is: What’s the best way to handle this situation?

One gets Premier Scott Moe’s sincere frustration and sincere desire to want to do something.

“We are a month now with no identifiable movement with respect to this trade relationship,” Moe told reporters at the Saskatchewan legislature last week. “We need to engage and we need to ensure that we are able to get our trading partner’s attention.”

But then the Saskatchewan Premier talked about exactly reciprocal with respect to the inspection criteria that our products are undergoing”. Moe didn’t go into details as to what he was suggesting, but the simple fact of the matter is that we don’t have many retaliatory measures to make.

For as good as sabre rattling may sound to many frustrated farmers, politicians have to careful as to what they say and do when it comes to dealing with China.

For example, Canada is just not a big importer of Chinese food. In 2017, China only exported $464 million worth of food to Canada — China’s 14th federal food customer.

We do run massive trade deficits with China — $49 billion in each of the last two years.

But is Moe and his Sask. Party government as willing to see retaliatory measures on clothing, dry goods and electronics?

Is this government willing to curtail its interest in promoting carbon capture and in China?

What about relations with the Yancoal potash mine?

And then there is SaskTel’s decade-long relationship with Huawei in which the Crown telephone utility has done $164-million worth of business since 2010.

Trade relations are messy and there’s only so much a provincial premier can do to address the mess.

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

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Being prepared just makes sense I

t was interesting to listen to a presentation Monday at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council regarding is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada May 5-11.

Living in a small Canadian city in the middle of Saskatchewan the idea of dealing with disasters is not generally at the forefront of our thinking, But, Yorkton residents should be prepared to deal with emergencies if they arise, as was pointed out by Lisa Washington Community Development Manager, with the City as she made a presentation to the Council meeting Monday.

Washington said there is help for people wanting to be better prepared.

“Public Safety Canada has published a guide for Canadians to educate themselves on how they and their families can be prepared, for a minimum of three days, in the event of an emergency. Their publication, “Your Emergency Preparedness Guide” is also available for download at www. getprepared.gc.ca.”

There are a wide variety of resources to help citizens make a plan and get a kit together. These can be found online at www.getprepared.gc.ca and also, on our website under the ‘Living Here’ tab and clicking on ‘Emergency Preparedness’, added Washington.

Taking the time to learn more is something we should all do, because in recent memory events have occurred

locally which were bad enough at the time, but could have been to the point of the local impact being much more severe.

We need only think back to the flood in our city Canada Day 2010, leaving many in the community with water damaged homes, sending several families to temporary housing pending dealing with their water-damaged homes.

The same situation struck a few years later with extensive flooding in the city. This time flooding was a regional issue, with the patients at the Melville hospital moved because of the threat of flooding.

More recently, a number of residents in Yorkton were evacuated from their homes when a warehouse facility in the city caught fire in 2017, which sent clouds of potentially toxic smoke into the air.

And while it was not a local issue, this spring a prairie wildfire in the Biggar area threatened that community. It could happen here.

And that is why we should all be prepared.

We may not think we have to work about disaster striking, but whether it is a spill of a dangerous substance, fire, flooding, a severe winter storm, or a tornado, it can happen here.

Emergency Preparedness Week helps us think about the danger, and encourages us to be ready.

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Hometowns Deserve Share of Cannabis Excise Tax Dear Editor: In December 2017, the federal and provincial governments agreed that provinces would receive 75 per cent of the cannabis excise tax revenues instead of a fifty-fifty split. These additional dollars were to support municipalities. But nearly one and a half years later, and more than six months since the legalization of cannabis, the provincial government has failed to pass on a portion of the cannabis excise tax to Saskatchewan’s hometowns.

Local governments are the order of government closest to daily lives, and as a result, Saskatchewan’s hometowns are on the front lines of cannabis legalization, controlling cannabis production, sales, and consumption.

Municipal bylaws regulate zoning for producers and retail facilities, and where and when cannabis can be consumed publicly.

Our bylaw enforcement officers and building inspectors are the ones ensuring those growing cannabis in

their homes are adhering to electrical codes and requirements.

And our police and contracted RCMP services are undertaking increased enforcement activities around public consumption and impaired driving.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities estimates that municipalities are facing new annual costs related to cannabis of up to $9.50 per resident. This is on top of everyday policing, fire, and bylaw enforcement costs that our hometowns already pay

to ensure the safety of residents.

Giving hometowns 33 per cent of total cannabis excise tax revenues collected in the province would help handle local costs related to cannabis.

Municipalities recognize that the province is also facing costs. But the provincial government has the ability to recuperate costs through retail application fees, six per cent PST on every gram of cannabis, and the downloading of enforcement costs to municipalities. Municipalities,

who are mandated to have balanced operating budgets, have the options of either downloading the costs to residents or reducing services.

The FederalProvincial-Territorial Agreement on Cannabis Taxation, the agreement giving provinces their increased share of cannabis tax revenue, recognized the need for sustained cooperation between federal, provincial, and municipal governments and obligated provinces to work with municipalities according to shared responsibil-

ities toward legalization.

Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec have acknowledged their obligations and introduced tax sharing plans.

It is time for the Saskatchewan government to honour its commitment to work with municipalities and share the cannabis excise tax with Saskatchewan’s hometowns.

Gordon Barnhart President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, the voice of Saskatchewan’s hometowns.

Music, and musicians, fill Flexihall

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Monday, May 6 was Music Monday across Canada, and the Good Spirit School Division’s band program celebrated by bringing the bands together. Approximately 1,000 students from schools across the division were in the Gallagher Centre

Flexihall to play a selection of music together, culminating in all of the students playing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.

Yorkdale School’s Scott Yemen, one of the music directors behind the GSSD’s event, said that the goal of the day is to show the importance of music education.

“We celebrated that

very well today by bringing literally every one of our bands from the school division together.”

Getting all of the students playing together at once was a challenge.

Band directors had to conduct in unison to keep the band on track, and the band had only played together as a 1,000 piece ensemble after about an hour of practice that morning. The plan was crazy and ambitious, Yemen admitted, but they pulled it off.

“When we hit our first notes in warm-up this morning, I literally recoiled in joy because it was one of the most intense sounds I’ve ever heard... To have that many kids work together, and play together, and listen together, it’s really cool, kind of shows a lot of positive about our kids.”

He admits that at the beginning, they didn’t

know how it would go, not only coordinating that many kids but eight conductors as well.

“Logistically, putting that many kids, that far apart, it’s tough to keep together, but when you did it, it was awesome.”

The full room of young musicians was an example of the sheer number of people in the area who music touches, Yemen said. That includes the

kids playing and their families. The ability to hold an event, with that many kids playing together, shows the support of the school division, of families, of the community at large and of businesses who sponsored the day.

“Music has a far reach.

In this time when the world is a little crazy, music is something to come back to. It’s great to

see that we still think it’s important around here.”

Yemen said that the day wouldn’t be possible without the support of the GSSD. He said it’s part of a tradition in the community that goes back decades.

“Lots of school divisions don’t support band to this level, and we would love to see other school divisions get to this level.”

Giving the tools to talk about suicide

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer People don’t want to talk about suicide. But, when someone they meet is considering it, how are they going to get them to the help they need? The SafeTalk program is about teaching people how to talk about suicide and get people the help they need.

Kerrie Shearer, presenter and councillor at Sacred Heart High School, said that their goal is to help regular people learn about the signs they might see or hear that someone is considering suicide, and the resources that people can use to help that person.

Part of the training is teaching people what they can do when they start to suspect something is wrong. While the course covers examples of conversations where someone says something suspicious, like saying they have a vague solution to a problem or talking about how they won’t need something anymore, it’s about trusting your feelings about people and conversations.

“It would be very difficult to tell what somebody might hear or say, we want to give them the tools, so if something puts up their ‘spidey-senses’ and makes them say ‘I

don’t know’ then they have the confidence to ask the question.”

One thing Shearer wanted to get across was that people shouldn’t be afraid to say suicide, that this isn’t going to ‘plant the idea’ in someone’s head that it is something they may do.

“That’s not the case at all, we’re never going to say something that they haven’t already perhaps thought of on their own.

Nor have I ever, in all the years of doing my job – I have been at Sacred Heart for almost 20 years now – asking the question has never been the wrong question to ask. Even if it wasn’t in the person’s thoughts, it has never been taken in the wrong way.”

It’s a difficult subject, and Shearer knows many people don’t want to believe suicide could be a problem in their family and larger community,

and many people are scared of being responsible for someone who might need help. She hopes that as people take the course, they have the tools they need to deal with the problem as it arises.

“You don’t know who it might be, who may need this skill. You don’t know who needs to hear you say, ‘are you thinking about this?’ You don’t know who needs to feel special at that moment, be heard, and need to tell their story, just to finally get something off their chest. You don’t even know when you create that impact on someone’s life. You just don’t know where you’re going to be.

This is that skill we just want to put in someone’s back pocket, nobody knows ever when they’re going to use it or if they’re going to use it. But it’s nice to know you can help if you need to help.”

The program is spon-

sored by the Elias Giannoulis memorial fund. Giannoulis committed suicide in his early 20s, and his friends decided to do something to improve mental health in Yorkton, starting with organizing a 3 on 3 hockey tournament to raise money. They approached Shearer and Scott Musqua, another councillor at Sacred Heart, about presenting the information to the community.

“This all happened because a group of friends thought, what can we do to help someone not face what we are facing right now, in losing a friend?”

The course is for people 15 and older, and they have reached teachers

Kerrie Shearer presents the SafeTalk program. and students in Sacred Heart High School and Dreambuilders already.

They want to get out to people in the community, and the first workshop, in Scrub Hub on May 2, was

the first example. They hope that they can reach anyone in the community.

Anyone interested in the training can contact kerrie.shearer@cttcs.ca or scott.musqua@cttcs.ca

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Citizens needs to be prepared

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton residents should be prepared to deal with emergencies if they arise.

That was the message put forward by Lisa Washington Community Development Manager, with the City as she made a presentation to the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

“In my role as the City of Yorkton’s Emergency Social Services Coordinator, I want to bring to your attention that May 5-11, 2019 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. This annual, national public awareness campaign takes

place during the first full week of May and urges residents to be prepared for emergencies,” she said.

Washington said there is help for people wanting to be better prepared.

“Public Safety Canada has published a guide for Canadians to educate themselves on how they and their families can be prepared, for a minimum of three days, in the event of an emergency. Their publication, “Your Emergency Preparedness Guide” is also available for download at www.getprepared. gc.ca.”

There are a wide variety of resources to help citizens make a plan and get a kit together.

These can be found online at www.getprepared.gc.ca and also, on our website under the “Living Here” tab and clicking on “Emergency Preparedness”, added Washington.

The key is to remember “If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours,” detailed a presentation made by Washington.

To be ready “Every Canadian household needs an emergency plan. It will help you and your family know what to do in case of an emer-

gency. It will take you about 20 minutes to make your plan,” continued the slide presentation.

“Your family may not be together when an emergency occurs. Plan how to meet or how to contact one another, and discuss what you would do in different situations.”

The next step is to have an emergency kit ready.

“In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

You may have some of the items already, such as

food, water and a battery operated or crank flashlight. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark?

Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible place, such as your front-hall closet.

If you have many people in your household, your emergency kit could get heavy. It’s a good idea to separate some of these supplies in backpacks.

That way, your kit will be more portable and each person can personalize his or her own grab-

and-go emergency kit,” detailed the workbook circulated to Council.

“This presentation will be available for viewing from the City’s website www.yorkton. ca during Emergency Preparedness Week by clicking “Hot Topics” on the City’s home page.

Also, during Emergency Preparedness week we will have on display at the Yorkton Fire Station our new Mobile Emergency Operations / Rural interface trailer for the public to see. We will have sample 72 hour preparedness kits for individuals to see, and be available to answer any preparedness questions anyone may have,” said Washington.

Scott Woods to get Yorkton tapping with old time fiddle music

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Scott Woods and the Scott Woods Band are coming to Yorkton to set the boards alight with toe tapping, old time fiddle music.

The famous group and fiddle legend himself will hit the stage at the St. Andrews United Church Friday, May 17th at 7 pm for one night only.

Woods, who studied classical violin from auge four, is a multitalented instrumentalist.

Playing drums, bass, piano, guitar, saxophone and clarinet, Scott is a multiple winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Contest, the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championships and a Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year.

Known affectionately as the “Flippin’ Fiddler”, Woods earned the nickname -- and notoriety -from his signature trick fiddling routine doing somersaults and walking on a barrel all the while, playing nonstop.

Taking time out of his extensive touring schedule to talk to Yorkton This Week, Scott gave a sneak preview of what to

expect, as well as some fun stories from throughout his storied career.

“I started playing violin when I was four. I was the youngest of four kids,” Woods said.

“I couldn’t wait to join the rest of the family because Dad played fiddle, and his dad played fiddle.

“It goes back three or four generations on my dad’s side; and my mom’s side, her grandfather was a quite a well known fiddler that goes back five or six generations.

“In fact, mom and dad met because dad had an old time dance orchestra and in 1956, they needed a new piano player.

“He hired my mom as a young teenager and had to call my grandmother and ask permission for my mom to go and be able to play music with this band.

“Four or five years later, they got married and four kids came along, so we all joined the family band.

“Growing up, we all studied classical violin and piano because my parents knew the technique of legit classical music was so critical to be able to play well. To

play in time, and play in tune. That was so important to them.

“Then, as a reward for practicing scales and studies and that sort of stuff that otherwise might be boring to a four or five year old starting out, dad would teach us fiddle tunes, in the style of Don Messer.

“They always had Don Messer’s radio programs on first, and then his television program. That’s pretty much the same for most fiddlers across the country.

“They’d say, ‘I learned this tune off of Don Messer’s fiddle program, and I think you should play this one,’ so it was a lot of fun to learn in the old style.”

This year, Scott promises, is an exciting, fresh show with a bevy of talented musicians with faces both familiar and new.

“This show, this year, is a brand new show. It’s called ‘Fiddlin’ Around’.”

“Each year, we travel across the country. Our fans are very loyal, so I always try very, very hard to make sure they see something significantly different than what they saw last time,” Woods

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front, and shows us some of his fancy footwork a few times through the show. He is a true entertainer.

Scott Woods explains.

“So, ‘Fiddlin’ Around’ is a fun show; it is a show that is kind of tongue in cheek in a lot of cases.

We have a lot of silly stuff that happens, we’ve got some costumes, my sister does a little mini rural comedy routine, and there’s lots of corny jokes in the show anyways. We have some things that happen, without giving away too much of the show -- you don’t want to spoil it! -- but there are some really fun aspects to the show.

“There are times we bring it right down and be serious. We talk about bullying and some of the current, relevant issues in today’s society with respect to the traditional country -- how some of these songs, Coat of Many Colours, is an example [of that], from Dolly Parton of years ago.

“It’s a show that has a real variety, and you don’t have to be a fiddle fan or a country music fan.

“So, we’ve got myself and my sister Kendra.

She plays twin fiddles with me, and there’s five of us altogether.

Woods is quick to share the spotlight with his fellow musicians, all incredibly accomplished in their own right.

“Kendra also plays piano and covers the bass, for parts of the show with the left hand on the piano and we have Steve Piticco playing the lead guitar.

“Now, Steve, is known as the ‘Telecaster Master’.

He’s hung out with people like Merle Haggard, and he’s backed up Dolly Parton, and he’s backed up, over the years, Gene Watson. Learned from the best. He’s been on the road since he was 15 years old playing music professionally, so he’s just a real pro.

“And then we have young Leo Stock. Leo is 14 years old, and he is a great fiddler -- a champion fiddler, a great singer. He’s also known as good ol’ “Spaghetti Legs” because he is a champion step dancer. Ottawa Valley style step dancing!

So he puts on his dancin’ boots and comes out

“And this year, we’ve added Naomi Bristow, and Naomi is Canada’s Yodelin’ Cowgirl. She is only 21 years old, but she’s got ten CDs to her credit already. She’s recorded with Vince Gill and and some of the big national stars, and is a regular on RFD-TV down in Nashville, and was on Canada’s Got Talent, one of the finalists there. She’s just a real, seasoned pro. It’s a real treat to have her on the stage and she’s just a real sweetheart.”

Woods is also known for his trademark physicality.

“I always seem to get asked if I’m still doing the trick fiddling,” he chuckles, “or if I’m too old to do it, and I am not too old yet! Haven’t eaten too many cookies, but sometimes the church ladies have a little reception for us and we’ll have some cookies, tarts, a piece of pie or something in. As much as I like that stuff I generally say no, and the reason for that is I’ll have to do a somersault the next day.

“I play behind my back, and under my legs, and I do a front running somersault. That’s where I got the name ‘The Flippin’ fiddler’. Then I’m going to walk on a barrel and play ‘Roll Out The Barrel.’ I’ve been doing it since I was about 10 or 11 years old, and it’s just kind of a fun spot of the show and one of the few carryovers from each year. We always do some trick fiddling.

“The routine changes sometimes from year to year, but the concept of doing the trick fiddling is at the end of the show.

Asked how one would start training for a physical regiment of trick fiddling, Woods chuckles.

“Well, see, years ago, in the fiddle contest circuit, I mean everything was fiddling, right? But the guys took it very seriously. Rudy Meeks, Graham Townsend, and Marty Moore and those guys were competing against each other. They hated each other’s guts when they were on the stage!

“Now, mind you, they’d go out and they would jam, and play tunes and have a drink and have fun together, but they really took it seriously to be known as the Canadian Fiddle Champion. It was a big deal. So, to try and break some of that tension in the contest part, the organizers of some of the competitions would come up with this idea

of, ‘Well, we’ll just throw the rulebook away, and all the trick and fancy and novelty fiddling, you can do pretty much whatever you want.’ So, Al Turney, and King Ganam, and Sleepy Marlin used to come up from the U.S. and do some tricks with his fiddle, all these guys.

So, I just kind of watched them and learned and copied a lot of their stuff.

I added the barrel, and I added the front running somersault, but some of them did some different tricks. They’d throw their bow up in the air and catch it. They would turn the fiddle upside down and play it. Or they would play it on their head or some darned thing.

“I did do a handstand, or, a headstand, really. I’d have to have somebody hold my feet up, because I couldn’t put my hands down because I need them to play the fiddle.

It’s just silly stuff that you come up with.”

“Now, we’re touring all across Canada, and we’re often in the States. We had a run in the southern U.S. earlier this year. Quite often we do a fair bit in the midwestern U.S; the Dakotas, Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois, those places.

The last two years we’ve been going to Europe as well. We’re kind of taking Canadian fiddle music and spreading it around the world as much as we can.

“The main thing about the show is we try and build it so it’s a show for the entire family. You don’t have to be a fiddle fan or a country music fan. It’s like a Vegas show.

We put many smoke and mirrors and lights because, you know, it’s a travelling show -- set up and tear down every day to a different venue, but it’s a big production, too.

“We have a big backdrop that we put up, pipe and drapes, and we have GoPro cameras up on stage [with a] live feed, and there’s visual images as well. It’s quite a big looking production.

“But it’s general, variety show entertainment.

Anybody could come, and we get lots of compliments from people who say, ‘You know, I heard it was a fiddle show and I didn’t really want to go, because I don’t really like fiddle music. But I came because somebody bugged me and I said okay, and I came -- and I really loved it.’

Tickets are available from St. Andrews United Church at 29 Smith Street East.

Cost: $30 adults / $15 for kids 6-12.

For more information, visit www.scottwoods.ca.

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Job Opportunity Heritage Researcher

Request for Proposals 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.

Competition Number: 2019-21 Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Heritage Researcher is responsible for overseeing the community archives consisting of any records or artifacts having historical significance to the community.

Duties: • Identify, promote, and maintain records for Municipal Heritage Sites as provided for in The Municipal Heritage Act and Regulations; • Conduct Municipal Heritage Research; • Update, maintain and ensure the availability of publications relating to the promotion of Yorkton’s Heritage, including a weekly newspaper submission; • Coordinate and document heritage related interviews, attend meetings of the City of Yorkton Municipal Heritage Advisory Sub-Committee; • Maintain accurate records and written reports as directed by the Community Development Manager; • Prepare invoices for research and copies; • Research and maintain files of the City’s heritage properties; • Evaluate the architectural and/or historical value or interest of Yorkton properties; • Deal with inquiries, prepare records and copies for researchers and visitors.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary degree in a relevant field of study or relevant equivalent experience preferably in History, Museum Studies, Library Studies, English, Information Management, or the Arts.

• Attention to details and exhibits quality workmanship in materials production; • Good IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office; • Research, writing, and customer service experience; • Excellent communication and information management skills; • A willingness to work with the public and volunteers.

• Any previous work or experience with archives, libraries, or museums and photography experience will be considered an asset Hours of Work and Hourly Rate: This position is 17.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $21.90.

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca.

This competition closes May 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other Job Opportunities • Arena Technician 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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Is a loan the best help for canola producers?

The canola export issue between Canada and China is not going away.

Frankly I don’t see a solution cropping up for several months. It is likely the Chinese have secured much of their need for the time being, and won’t be getting internal pressure for a Canadian source of canola oil until closer to the 2019 harvest. When such pressure does come from companies within China the pressure to negotiate toward a real solution will mount.

Whether my guess is right, or way out in left field, the issue for Canadian canola growers is real today.

In response to that reality the federal government finally came out with some programming to help producers May 1.

Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced a plan to provide additional credit to producers through the Advance Payments Program, expanding available credit to $1 million and providing up to $500,000 interestfree for canola production.

The obvious question is whether increasing a farm debt is really helping, or whether farmers should have to carry the costs of a purely politically motivated trade barrier?

Reaction to the announcement has not exactly been glowing.

“The China decision to block canola has had a major impact on grain farmers with no end in sight. Farmers don’t want tax dollars in the form of interest free loans, we want

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Calvin Daniels to be able to grow our grains and export them without political interference,” said Gunter Jochum, President of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG), in a release.

The WCWG release noted; farmers are used to managing risk associated with factors that are outside of their control such as weather.

Factors such as trade markets and political interference should be within our government’s

control.

The new program sounds impressive with a maximum advance of $1 million but the WCWG’s note to be “eligible for $1 million advance on canola where $500,000 is interest free, you have to produce approximately 200,000 bushels of canola. In order to qualify for the maximum, you need 5,263 acres at 38 bushels per acre, which is roughly a 16,000 acre farm.”

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities also noted the help is purely a loan.

“Farmers will be expected to repay dollars borrowed through the Advanced Payment program, since it is a loan and to be clear it is a temporary solution,” stated Ray Orb, President of SARM in a release.

“While this announcement is a step in the right direction, it still does not address the problem with China,” explained Orb. “We are frustrated and will continue to push for a diplomatic resolution to the problem. Canada needs an ambassador to China and Ministers Bibeau, Carr and Freeland also need to be more involved.”

Nearly half (40 per

cent) of canola and canola products produced in Canada go to China.

Saskatchewan is the largest exporter of canola in Canada and globally.

As SARM noted, access to the world market is critical to the success of the agriculture industry and the provincial and national economies.

The loan announced by the feds is at best a stop gap measure. While trade diversification minister Jim Carr also announced efforts to expand exports to other Asian markets, the real solution is getting to the table with China and finding an equitable solution to what is essentially a temper tantrum at the highest levels of the Chinese government.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Horse enthusiasts learn from farrier

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Horse owners gathered at Tail Winds Stables South of Yorkton Sunday for some pointers on health care from veterinarians and farrier Dr. Cindy Lukianchuk.

“We’re just providing some information sort of hands-on,” said Lukianchuk whose practice is at Russell, MB. The morning focused on the pregnant mare,

and the foal once it is born.

“Its knowing what you should be doing,” said Lukianchuk, adding with a smile it can be a case of “knowing when to panic.”

In the case of delivering a foal Lukianchuk said the most basic thing is to understand “how long should it take” and if it is not going as expected then how long to wait before making the call for help “or before you intervene.”

Lukianchuk added that generally mares foal without help, with likely only 10 per cent requiring some level of assistance.

When a bad situation does arrive in a pregnancy, or a delivery, Lukianchuk said it is important to know “when to call a vet,” but added that a veterinarian is not always going to be available at precisely when someone makes an emergency call.

So horse owners should have what is essentially an emergency bag containing what can be used “when you don’t have time to call a vet.”

In the afternoon Lukianchuk donned her farrier apron and provided some insights to the attendees regarding proper foot care.

In general, Lukianchuk said it can be at times difficult “to find a farrier to come out” when needed.

It can be equally challenging to find qualified farriers.

“You don’t technically have to be certified,” she said, adding there are courses in the United States, and one at Olds College in Alberta where training can be taken.

Once trained, there are organizations which provide accreditation as a journeyman farrier.

In Lukianchuk’s case she said she ended being a farrier after working at

a veterinarian clinic in Swift Current.

“I was taking a lot of equine cases,” she said, adding she saw foot problems, and decided learning to be a farrier would allow her to make better decisions on the horse’s care.

For example, the use of therapeutic shoes can often drastically improve a horse’s health, without resorting to other veterinarian care options, she said.

Crop report for the period April 23 to 29, 2019 Saskatchewan farmers have been able to seed five per cent of the 2019 crop, compared to the five-year average (2014-18) of three per cent. Field activities such as harrowing, rock picking and fertilizing are taking place. Many producers have indi-

cated that seeding will begin in the coming weeks, once weather conditions improve.

Field conditions across the province have improved with recent moisture.

Cropland topsoil is rated as one per cent surplus, 62 per cent

adequate, 30 per cent short and seven per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as one per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 32 per cent short and nine per cent very short.

The dry weather conditions last year con-

tinue to affect pasture quality, as conditions are currently rated as one per cent excellent, 25 per cent good, 40 per cent fair, 25 per cent poor and nine per cent very poor.

Much of the southern and western regions received a combination

of snowfall and rain this past week, with 73 mm reported in the Shaunavon area. This precipitation created some challenging calving conditions for livestock producers.

SaskPower reminds everyone to take their time and to be aware of

overhead power lines crossing fields and farm yards this spring.

A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report.

Follow the 2019 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

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Tourism Week upcoming in Yorkton

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Tourism Week is a provincially marked event each year in Saskatchewan.

Monday, at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council, the week was also unanimously proclaimed to mark the week of May 26 to June 1 as Tourism Week in the city.

In material circulated to Council by Tourism Yorkton it was noted, tourism contributed $2.37 billion in total traveller expenditures to the prov-

incial economy.

Tourism is also the province’s fourth largest export industry and export sales for 2017 were $608 million. This is money spent in the province by non-resident visitors.

“There were 63,800 tourism-related jobs in the province in August 2017. This is over 10 per cent of the current working population. Tourism offers employment to youth and residents of rural and northern communities. This is more than twice as many

people as the mining and oil and gas sectors combined, and almost twice as many as the manufacturing sector,” detailed the material.

Seven out of 10 workers got their first job in the tourism industry.

The definition of the tourist is anyone travelling away from home for the purpose of business or pleasure, or to visit friends or relatives – either overnight or from a distance of more than 40 kms.

In Yorkton visitors to

the area spent an estimated $38.1 million directly on the Yorkton constituency.

As part of Tourism Awareness Week, the local organization is providing the opportunity for employees, employers and the residents of Yorkton to see some of the many attractions and services Yorkton has to offer.

The Familiarization Bus Tour will provide the information for your business to offer assistance and better answer questions asked by visitors, explained Tourism Yorkton president

Darlene Stakiw.

In addition, Canadians are encouraged to hit their local section of The Great Trail in pursuit of loot, she said.

Partners in the treasure hunt are Trans Canada Trail (TCT), Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), City of Yorkton – Community Development, Parks and Recreation and Tourism Yorkton.

Last year’s Great Trail Treasure Hunt proved to be one of the biggest and most exciting event on

The Great Trail to date, said Stakiw.

Tourism Yorkton will be hiding caches along the section of The Great Trail, in Yorkton.

Clues will be released on the treasure hunt website to help treasure seekers along.

The Great Trail Treasure Hunt will entice Canadians to get off the couch and explore over 100 trail sections, both land and water, across Canada. It’s a fun, healthy way to learn more about Canada, said Stakiw.

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Film explores ‘Indian relay’ racing

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A little known, but highly exciting form of horse racing is the backdrop for the short documentary film Fast Horse.

The film, by director Alex Lazarowich, is a multiple nominee at the upcoming Yorkton Film Festival as a finalists from the Kathleen Shannon Award, Director (Non Fiction), Multicultural (under 30-mins), and Indigenous Award.

“In Blackfoot country, they call Indian Relay ‘North America’s original extreme sport’.

Jockeys bareback gallop their horses around a track, jumping off one and on to another in a chaotic melee of horses and handlers at ‘the exchange’.

Accidents happen. Simply finishing a race demands masterful skill and courage,” relates www.cbc.ca Siksika horseman Allison RedCrow dreams of bringing a team to the “greatest outdoor show on Earth” – the Calgary Stampede – so he and

his people can show the world their unparalleled skill on horseback.

“Our cameras follow Allison and his new jockey, Cody BigTobacco, over the course of a year as they assemble a team of horses, train them for the relay race and finally make their debut at the Calgary Stampede. Their team, Old Sun, will face the best riders in the Blackfoot Confederacy, many of them veteran competitors from Montana. Fast Horse puts the audience on the back of a galloping horse, an exhilarating POV experience that captures the thrill and risk of this white-knuckle sport,” relates the CBC site.

Lazarowich said Fast Horse is the type of film she became a filmmaker to create.

“I got into the film industry because I was frustrated with what was being made, I want to make films that are reflective of my upbringing as an indigenous youth, an indigenous woman,” she told Yorkton This Week. “Films that are

modern and reflective of who we are today.

“When I was growing up there was no role models, or people who looked like me on screen. I got into film to create role models for my nieces and nephews to create heroes for them on screen, who look like them. If you can’t see it you can’t be it.”

For Lazarowich film is simply a passion.

“I do not have a film degree, but I grew up in the industry and I really learned by watching and experiencing,” she said. “I started literally from the bottom over 13 years ago as a Production Assistant and learned, grew and watched. Over the years I have been part of many film fellowships to hone my craft.”

The film “captures the touching bond Cody and Allison have with their horses. Witness, with intimate proximity, the committed effort

these majestic animals demand from their riders and handlers. We see the horses accept their role and learn the complex movements of the race.

“With a heart-pumping climax, experience the final race at the Calgary Stampede from Cody’s own perspective. And just as promised, learn just how unpredictable and dangerous the Indian Relay can be,” notes the CBC site.

Lazarowich said the film owes much to those who allowed the cameras inside their world.

“We were very lucky to have the Old Sun Indian Relay team want to be a part of the project,” she said. “Without them and their passion and time we would not have a film.

They are the film, they make the film, and we are forever grateful to them and the Indian relay community.”

So what was the most challenging aspect of the

project?

“I think the most challenging aspect of making any documentary is you never really know what is going to happen, this is real life and things change - you have to roll with it literally and figuratively,” said Lazarowich. “We had an amazing crew of Directors of Photography who were able to capture moments that really make the film.”

It was the inside look at the world of Indian relay Lazarowich said comes through as the strongest element of the film.

“I think the best aspect of the film is that we were welcomed into the Siksika community, and the Indian Relay Community they allowed us to share their story with the world,” she said.

Lazarowich does think the film is having an effect.

“I think if this film inspires other indigen-

ous youth to follow their dreams, then I think we have done the best that we could do,” she said, adding “our audiences range from people who love Indian Relay, the rodeo and those who know nothing about the sport. What’s unique about Fast Horse is that it’s an insider look into what it takes to be in Indian relay.

“Viewers who have never seen Indian relay are in awe of this incredible sport and the skill it takes to be accomplished.

I would be eager to hear how the Yorkton audiences react to the film.”

Fast Horse has already drawn industry recognition as winner of the Short Film Special Jury Award for Directing at Sundance 2019 for Lazarowich.

Fast Horse also won the Best Documentary Work Short Format award at imagineNATIVE 2018.

RBC again supports YFF mentor program

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Film Festival announced Wednesday that the candidates for the 2019 RBC Mentorship Program have been selected.

The RBC Mentorship Program is participantdriven program that connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who can provide expert level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s film industry.

A Canada-wide call for applications went out

in February, and many strong applications from filmmakers who were interested in taking part in this year’s program were received, said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden at a press conference Wednesday.

“We are very excited to deliver this program for another year, and I cannot that the RBC enough for their commitment to helping us foster the next generation of Canadian film talent,” she said.

“When we support aspiring filmmakers we are investing in an industry, creative expression, and the vibrancy of our

communities,” shares RBC Community Manager Trevor McLachlan. “That is why RBC Foundation is proud to support the inspiring work of the Yorkton Film Festival, the 2019 RBC Mentorship Program, and emerging artist across Canada.”

The 2019 RBC Mentorship Candidates are: Desiree Wallace, British Columbia; George Tsougrianis, Saskatchewan; Jeremy Lutter, British Columbia; Patricia Marcoccia, Ontario.

Each of the candidates also submitted entries in this year’s Festival, with Wallace a finalist in the

emerging filmmakers category, Lutter in drama, and Marcoccia in the social documentary and director non-fiction categories.

Mentorship candidates will all be in attendance at this year’s Yorkton Film Festival, for the first face-to-face meeting with our mentorship coordinator and potential mentors.

From there, guidelines and benchmarks will be established to help set goals and objectives for our participants over the length of the program.

The sponsorship by RBC is for $15,000 for the year.

Randy Goulden, executive director of the Yorkton Film Festival and RBC Community Manager Trevor McLachlan announce the 2019 mentorship program.

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Close Cuts campaign kicks off

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer

Protective Services, longtime participants in the campaign, who donated $500. They will be manning the pancake breakfast at the Bernie’s Journey fundraiser on June 15.

Leone Ottenbreit with Close Cuts for Cancer said that many of the new ideas at this year’s event come from the community. For example, they will be offering a tailgate bench, on Saturday June 15 at Yorkton Hyundai’s annual car show. That idea came from a neighbor of the Ottenbreit family, who had made one for himself and decided that it would be a good idea to raffle one off to raise money.

“That is going to be a

Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer is held at the end of May every year, with people across the city shaving their heads and raising money for cancer research and initiatives in Saskatchewan and locally in Yorkton. The campaign officially kicked off at Yorkton Hyundai on May 3.

The event kicked off with two donations. One was from a life-long participant, Treyton Roussin, who held a “ten party” asking for a $10 gift from friends, with half of the proceeds going to Close Cuts. Also donating at the kickoff was Yorkton Fire

wonderful addition to our local cancer initiatives program,” said Ottenbreit.

Yorkton Hyundai will be the home of the bench for the duration of the raffle, and they will also donate $100 from cars sold during May and June to Close Cuts for Cancer.

The dealership also donated the use of a car as the “Close Cutsmobile,” which Ottenbreit will be using as a mobile office during the campaign.

This year, funds raised through the local initiatives program will go to the Health Foundation to help fund upgraded digital mammography equipment for the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

The head shave event will be May 25 at Parkland

required a 2.9 percent increase in the Base Tax from $770.00 to $795.00. Properties in the Residential class have the Fire and Police Base Tax applied on a per unit basis. All other properties contribute to the cost of providing Protective Services through their general tax levy, explained Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance with the city.

There was also a reduction to the tax rate on multi-family high

The City of Yorkton has established its sub-classes of land and improvements for tax purposes and its 2019 Mill Rate.

Both decisions were made Monday at the regular meeting of Yorkton Councils.

The decisions included an increase to the City’s Base Tax. The 2019 budget saw an increase in protective services costs. This

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lue Tire

Mall at 10:00 a.m.

More information can be found online at face-

should reduce the High Density Multi-Unit vacant land rate to match the Commercial vacant land rates, as these are often owned by developers with commercial intent, that is, they intend to develop, build and sell the units. This differs substantially from the vacant residential land, as our goal was to deter “speculators” who buy the land to resell at higher values,” detailed material circulated to Council.

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children. This has been a very rewarding experience for the Sacred Heart Youth. As they have given freely of their time, they have received much back from the Boys and Girls Club members and they have become friends.

The UROCK group will continue these activities into June and will be choosing a date to help beautify our Yorkton community by picking up garbage around the city.

book.com/cuts4cancer or emailing closecuts@sasktel.net or if you spot the

Close Cutsmobile around town during the month of May.

The change was said to have a nominal effect on the tax revenue collected, as there are only a handful of properties that fit into this category.

The policy approved also applies the 2.9 percent Tax Rate Increase to all Property Classifications and SubClassification.

Analysis of the distribution of tax revenue collected between various sub-classes determined that implementing a 2.9 percent increase across

all classifications would be the appropriate solution,” said Stradeski.

Actual increases will vary by property.

However the average properties in the example below depicts the average increase for a property with an assessed value of $250,000.00.

Commercial - $145.00/ year or $12.08 per month Residential - $62.50/ year or $5.21 per month Multi-family High Density - $55.00/year or $4.58 per month.

The 63rd annual Ceremonial Review and Inspection of the Navy League Corp of Yorkton was held Saturday.

The annual event, held at Dr. Brass School marked the culmination of fall, winter and spring training for the corps.

The members of the group paraded in front of Reviewing Officer Bob Maloney, Mayor of Yorkton, as well as other dignitaries.

Maloney told the volunteers assembled, “the work that is done on behalf of these young people is really critical,” adding it is the foundation they have on the way to become young adults.

It is a situation where the cadet corps is “building the type of individual that will build our community,” he said.

Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney inspects the Navy Cadets Saturday.

Navy League Provincial Division representative Don Landree also credited the parents and volunteers suggesting without their time and effort “we wouldn’t have the pro-

gram we do here.”

The event also saw Dem’yan Kolesov promoted to Chief Petty Officer Second Class, which is the second highest rank in Navy League cadets.

Thank you!

Best Attendance Awards were presented to PO2 Brianna Heddon and AC Brandon Kaisowatum.

In addition to the review, the local corps handed out its year-end awards which included; Best Attendance Award – PO2 Brianna Heddon and AC Brandon Kaisowatum

Bev Maystrowich,

riers

Ryan Kormos, Yorkton Ter

Willowbrook Ladie

s Night

Attendance Award – AC Tanner Wagner Heart of the Corps Award -- LC Ronnie Gibson Leadership Award – PO1 Dem’yan Kolesov

Most Improved Award – LC Mary Ann Bitternose General Proficiency Award PO2 Kaiden Dumais Best Extracurricular

Jim Pollock, Duck Mountain Amb

ulance

$143,128 raised in the GX94 and Fox FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon Thank you for a great start to our fundraising campaign to bring new state-of-the-art digital mammography

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hlan

The club participated in the Indoor Dragon Boat races to help raise money for Close Cuts for Cancer.

The UROCK group also gathered and purchased toys, books and games for the Boys and Girls Club and presented these to the club last Thursday.

UROCK members continue to assist the Boys and Girls club weekly by spending time with the

Navy Cadets hold annual review

John DenBrok, Va

Chip Realty

Trevor McLac

density vacant land.

“In 2018, Commercial vacant land rates were reduced to a rate of 1.5 times that of commercial property. The reduction was an acknowledgement of the fact that commercial vacant land differs from vacant residential land. Vacant commercial lots are larger parcels, require longer construction periods and have limited end user market bases.

“Administration is of the opinion that we

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UROCK continues to do good things Sacred Heart High School UROCK (yoU Reaching Out to Create Kindness) has once more been very active in the community.

They have been assisting twice a week at Serendipity, volunteering their time to help with many tasks.

They have continued to perform at nursing homes and retirement centers, most recently at Yorkton Crossing.

Council sets 2019 mill rate for taxes

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, May 8, 2019

equipment to the Regional Hospital in Yorkton. This new equipment is expensive at a cost of just over $500,000 to install, but it will help to save lives!

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Gateway Co-op ....................$2,500.00 Farm Credit ..........................$2,250.00 Canadian Tire .......................$2,000.00 Duck Mountain Ambulance .$2,000.00 Value Tire .............................$2,000.00 GX Christmas Goodies Cook Book ..............$2,000.00 RM of Orkney .......................$1,500.00 RM of Wallace ......................$1,500.00 Cargill ..................................$1,000.00 Esterhazy Lions ..................$1,000.00 Hancock Plumbing ..............$1,000.00

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City of Yorkton - Deer Park Golf Course Great Canadian Oil Change Joe Beevrz Bar & Grill • Legacy Co-op Mano's Restaurant and Lounge Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual • Save on Foods

Leland Campbell Kondratoff Persick ...............$1,000.00 Micaar Aerial Applicators .....$1,000.00 Preeceville Lioness .............$1,000.00 Rhein Lions ..........................$1,000.00 Richardson...........................$1,000.00 SveinCo Developments ........$1,000.00 Theodore Catering Club & Perogie Pinchers .................$1,000.00 Western Financial Group ....$1,000.00 Willowbrook Lions ..............$1,000.00 Yorkton Auction Centre .......$1,000.00

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Close Cuts campaign kicks off

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer

Protective Services, longtime participants in the campaign, who donated $500. They will be manning the pancake breakfast at the Bernie’s Journey fundraiser on June 15.

Leone Ottenbreit with Close Cuts for Cancer said that many of the new ideas at this year’s event come from the community. For example, they will be offering a tailgate bench, on Saturday June 15 at Yorkton Hyundai’s annual car show. That idea came from a neighbor of the Ottenbreit family, who had made one for himself and decided that it would be a good idea to raffle one off to raise money.

“That is going to be a

Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer is held at the end of May every year, with people across the city shaving their heads and raising money for cancer research and initiatives in Saskatchewan and locally in Yorkton. The campaign officially kicked off at Yorkton Hyundai on May 3.

The event kicked off with two donations. One was from a life-long participant, Treyton Roussin, who held a “ten party” asking for a $10 gift from friends, with half of the proceeds going to Close Cuts. Also donating at the kickoff was Yorkton Fire

wonderful addition to our local cancer initiatives program,” said Ottenbreit.

Yorkton Hyundai will be the home of the bench for the duration of the raffle, and they will also donate $100 from cars sold during May and June to Close Cuts for Cancer.

The dealership also donated the use of a car as the “Close Cutsmobile,” which Ottenbreit will be using as a mobile office during the campaign.

This year, funds raised through the local initiatives program will go to the Health Foundation to help fund upgraded digital mammography equipment for the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

The head shave event will be May 25 at Parkland

required a 2.9 percent increase in the Base Tax from $770.00 to $795.00. Properties in the Residential class have the Fire and Police Base Tax applied on a per unit basis. All other properties contribute to the cost of providing Protective Services through their general tax levy, explained Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance with the city.

There was also a reduction to the tax rate on multi-family high

The City of Yorkton has established its sub-classes of land and improvements for tax purposes and its 2019 Mill Rate.

Both decisions were made Monday at the regular meeting of Yorkton Councils.

The decisions included an increase to the City’s Base Tax. The 2019 budget saw an increase in protective services costs. This

Blue Rob Kozak, Re/Max

lue Tire

Mall at 10:00 a.m.

More information can be found online at face-

should reduce the High Density Multi-Unit vacant land rate to match the Commercial vacant land rates, as these are often owned by developers with commercial intent, that is, they intend to develop, build and sell the units. This differs substantially from the vacant residential land, as our goal was to deter “speculators” who buy the land to resell at higher values,” detailed material circulated to Council.

op , Gateway Co

rs

Brad Chambe

nk , RBC Royal Ba

ing phones

RBC answer Yorkton Lions and

Eugene Maystrowich, Willowb

rook and District Lions

children. This has been a very rewarding experience for the Sacred Heart Youth. As they have given freely of their time, they have received much back from the Boys and Girls Club members and they have become friends.

The UROCK group will continue these activities into June and will be choosing a date to help beautify our Yorkton community by picking up garbage around the city.

book.com/cuts4cancer or emailing closecuts@sasktel.net or if you spot the

Close Cutsmobile around town during the month of May.

The change was said to have a nominal effect on the tax revenue collected, as there are only a handful of properties that fit into this category.

The policy approved also applies the 2.9 percent Tax Rate Increase to all Property Classifications and SubClassification.

Analysis of the distribution of tax revenue collected between various sub-classes determined that implementing a 2.9 percent increase across

all classifications would be the appropriate solution,” said Stradeski.

Actual increases will vary by property.

However the average properties in the example below depicts the average increase for a property with an assessed value of $250,000.00.

Commercial - $145.00/ year or $12.08 per month Residential - $62.50/ year or $5.21 per month Multi-family High Density - $55.00/year or $4.58 per month.

The 63rd annual Ceremonial Review and Inspection of the Navy League Corp of Yorkton was held Saturday.

The annual event, held at Dr. Brass School marked the culmination of fall, winter and spring training for the corps.

The members of the group paraded in front of Reviewing Officer Bob Maloney, Mayor of Yorkton, as well as other dignitaries.

Maloney told the volunteers assembled, “the work that is done on behalf of these young people is really critical,” adding it is the foundation they have on the way to become young adults.

It is a situation where the cadet corps is “building the type of individual that will build our community,” he said.

Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney inspects the Navy Cadets Saturday.

Navy League Provincial Division representative Don Landree also credited the parents and volunteers suggesting without their time and effort “we wouldn’t have the pro-

gram we do here.”

The event also saw Dem’yan Kolesov promoted to Chief Petty Officer Second Class, which is the second highest rank in Navy League cadets.

Thank you!

Best Attendance Awards were presented to PO2 Brianna Heddon and AC Brandon Kaisowatum.

In addition to the review, the local corps handed out its year-end awards which included; Best Attendance Award – PO2 Brianna Heddon and AC Brandon Kaisowatum

Bev Maystrowich,

riers

Ryan Kormos, Yorkton Ter

Willowbrook Ladie

s Night

Attendance Award – AC Tanner Wagner Heart of the Corps Award -- LC Ronnie Gibson Leadership Award – PO1 Dem’yan Kolesov

Most Improved Award – LC Mary Ann Bitternose General Proficiency Award PO2 Kaiden Dumais Best Extracurricular

Jim Pollock, Duck Mountain Amb

ulance

$143,128 raised in the GX94 and Fox FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon Thank you for a great start to our fundraising campaign to bring new state-of-the-art digital mammography

Dan Babyak, Esterhazy Lions

hlan

The club participated in the Indoor Dragon Boat races to help raise money for Close Cuts for Cancer.

The UROCK group also gathered and purchased toys, books and games for the Boys and Girls Club and presented these to the club last Thursday.

UROCK members continue to assist the Boys and Girls club weekly by spending time with the

Navy Cadets hold annual review

John DenBrok, Va

Chip Realty

Trevor McLac

density vacant land.

“In 2018, Commercial vacant land rates were reduced to a rate of 1.5 times that of commercial property. The reduction was an acknowledgement of the fact that commercial vacant land differs from vacant residential land. Vacant commercial lots are larger parcels, require longer construction periods and have limited end user market bases.

“Administration is of the opinion that we

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UROCK continues to do good things Sacred Heart High School UROCK (yoU Reaching Out to Create Kindness) has once more been very active in the community.

They have been assisting twice a week at Serendipity, volunteering their time to help with many tasks.

They have continued to perform at nursing homes and retirement centers, most recently at Yorkton Crossing.

Council sets 2019 mill rate for taxes

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, May 8, 2019

equipment to the Regional Hospital in Yorkton. This new equipment is expensive at a cost of just over $500,000 to install, but it will help to save lives!

e Credit Union

Perry Wishlow, Churchbridg

CV from Mr. Mike’s

Darcy Napady, Legacy Co-op

Yorkton Branch Registered Psychiatric Nurses

Thank You To Everyone Who Contributed. p Haley Kingsley, Western Financial Grou

ff Persick

Kondrato land Campbell n Kondratoff, Le

Nola

UndiiotnLenon needCitre e Cr onto erstrs rnne Co Cor s, ne s, Jo ne ug Jo Do g Dou

Denny Vachon, President Yor

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Determining our garden’s path Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Yorkton This Week

This is an amazing time of year, Gardeners, when we can decide on the path our gardens will take in the coming months. The possibilities are endless, aren’t they.

But let’s pledge to do this: plant at least one new thing, and plant something that will attract bees and pollinators.

Some very dear friends gifted us with dahlia bulbs at Easter; to me, they are a glorious gardening mystery! We plant these odd-shaped tubers, and from them come the beautiful dahlia blooms, whether the dinner plate dahlias or the poms or the spiders. The shapes of the flowers, and the vibrant colors, are simply breathtaking.

So make some tea, sit down with me, and let’s learn together about how to plant these beauties.

The instructions on the package tell us that we should plant the tubers after the last frost in loose, well-drained soil.

Dahlias like full sun to partial shade. We should plant them with the crown ( the centre or neck of the tuber) of the tubers, about two inches below soil, and we should plant them about two feet apart. Then we water and wait for the magic to happen!

Something for us to keep in mind: we have to be careful not to overwater. The tubers can rot

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Gardener’s Notebook if the soil is very soggy.

A bit of water to settle the tubers into the soil is good, but not too much moisture until they are on their way!

Once they have started growing, we should take a deep breath and pinch the shoot tips; as difficult as this is for us to do, it will encourage our plants to become fuller. We can do this after two or three sets of leaves are formed, and then we can do it a few weeks later again. I know it seems like we are taking away the growth that we are so anxiously awaiting, but we have to keep the future picture in mind: a full, lush dahlia plant!

Dahlias will bloom for us all summer, but we have to be mindful that they drink a lot of water through the season, and will also appreciate a regular dose of low nitrogen ( the first number) fertilizer, such as 5-10-10 or 10-20-20 fertilizer every three or four weeks. But again, caution is important: too much

fertilizer will cause poor blooms and tuber rot.

Once our dahlias are blooming, regular deadheading will encourage even more gorgeous blooms. We could even try “disbudding” which is removing the smaller buds around a larger bud. We’ll have fewer flowers, but the ones that are left will be larger.

In the fall, once the leaves die back, we will dig out the tubers, let them dry, then store them in a cool spot in the basement in a paper bag or a box with peat moss.

There are so many varieties of dahlias, in all sizes, so you will find the perfect one for you, whether it is to plant out in the garden or in a container. They will be a feast for the eyes all summer!

The next meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be on Wednesday, May 15 at 7PM at SIGN on North Street. It will be the famous “Iron Gardener” event! Everyone is welcome; you don’t have to be a member to come to the meeting. While you are planning this year’s garden, log on to www. cheerios.ca and sign up for free seeds to encourage bees to visit your yard.

This weekend is Mother’s Day; Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms and nurturing women who make the world a more caring place, and Moms no longer with us.

Mom, I send you all my love, and thank you for the blessing of your love.

Have a beautiful heavenly day. Visit us at www. yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!

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

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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.

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group show from the 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: 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 306782-1846. Hall Rental 306-783-6109 or 306-7825915.

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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 306-783-7519.

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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.

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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e c k e r s , b a ck g a m m o n , go, Ca melot etc., j o i n t h e Yo r k t o n Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gatherings to play boardgames a nd have fun. For further information c a l l 3 0 6 - 7 8 2 - 17 8 3 or ema il york t on _ 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.

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Come support Jumpstart on May 25th, 11-2 pm. Fun for the whole family: antique fire truck rides, horse pulled wagon rides, fire truck and RCMP vehicles, sports demonstrations by local sport organizations, face painting, balloons and so much more!!

Come enjoy our BBQ - hamburgers and hotdogs with a drink!

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Y o r k t o n Genealogical Society provide tips for searching for your ancestors. Next meeting is May 14 that 7 pm , Yorkton Library.

(History Room). Come and meet like-minded people and participate in genealogy/history activities.

For more information call: Gerald at (306)783-2254 or Doris at (306)7824531.

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Yorkton Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cowboy Steak Supper, (Enjoy BBQ steak, baked pototates, chuck wagon beans, salad and dessert & hot dogs for the children).Friday, May 10, 2019. Supper - 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall (please use church entrance on Darlington St. across from the Court House).

Adults: $25, Children (4-10): $5.00. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

Don/Susan Geddes 306786-7178; Wray/Karen Ransome 306-782-9583; Church Office 306-7867131. Come and enjoy a great evening of fellowship.

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Yorkton, SK — Fiddlin’ Around. The Scott Woods Band.

May 17 @ 7:00 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 29 Smith St. E., Yorkton SK. Tickets for this presentation of Fiddlin’ Around may be purchased (CASH ONLY) at St. Andrew’s United Church Office (29 Smith St. E.)

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Join us at the Library, Tues., May 21 @ 2:00 p.m. for the movie Cinderella (popcorn & juuice provided).

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Hey Kids: Come to the Library for...Get Growing! May 27th @ 3:45 p.m. Have fun learning about seeds and plant! Open to ages 4-10. Muist preregister as spaces are limited.

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, May 8, 2019

While walking one day, my friend encountered someone who had lost control of herself.

A mother, shouting and ranting. Her small child stood nearby. My friend felt horrid. She hurt for the young one absorbing her mother’s outburst.

Every mother fails sometimes. I certainly have. Perhaps something devastating had momentarily destroyed that woman’s composure.

Perhaps when they got home, she felt remorse.

Perhaps she asked both God and her child to forgive her bad example.

Perhaps just seeing herself through others’ eyes began straightening something bent in her; caused her to seek help.

With God and prayer, all that can happen. Has happened.

We’ll never know, but I hope for that. And I pray that far down the years, when — if — that child becomes a mother herself, she will have more good things than bad

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to remember about her own mother; examples to strengthen her own parenting. As I do, and perhaps you too.

I accompanied our daughter Amanda to a funeral one day. She’d been asked to play the piano and needed me to watch her baby. Grabbing the opportunity for a little one-on-one Nana time, I waited in a consulting room and held that child the entire time.

She wailed at first, then fell asleep in my arms. As I have with all my grandbabies, I spoke to God a long time about that little bean.

With Dinah asleep, I could hear the funeral

over the intercom. The woman who died wasn’t anyone important, or so most would say. Her family knew her as someone who lived for her children, who’d enjoyed working with her hands, cooking and knitting, crocheting and sitting in the sun. A woman who loved others, who others loved back. To all those people, she was important.

I looked at the baby in my arms and thought of her future. Of school and career and the societal pressure we all face to place our best selves “out there”, often to the neglect of God and home and family. I wondered if she’d enjoy the privilege of becoming a mother.

If she’d like cooking or decorating and gardening. If she’d learn to knit or crochet. If she’d take time to just sit in the sun.

I wondered who she’d be important to, and who

she would find important.

We may not believe it some days (especially on our bad ones) but we mothers are important people, incredibly beloved of God. On the days we blow a gasket, or mend a wall, we are important.

On the days we say “I’m sorry,” we are very important.

On the days we pray for (and God supplies) patience not to off our offspring or spew out our spouse, we are extra important.

And on our worst days, we are still important.

Happy Mother’s Day to my fellow mothers. May God supply courage for the difficult days, and hope for the dark ones.

“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.”

Proverbs 14:1.

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Treasures There were treasures aplenty to be explored at St. Andrew’s United Church in Yorkton. The local church on Smith Street in Yorkton held a garage sale Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The sale offered some-

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thing for just about everyone; toys, books, dishes, pots and pans, Christmas decorations, garden items, and clothing for children and adults. The funds raised go to projects undertaken by the church.

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

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

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

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

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

A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU

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

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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Pastor E. Richardson

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

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, May 12th

Worship Service and Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Destiny International Christian Assembly

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

Sunday, May 12th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

“3rd Sunday of Pascha” “Provody” 3:00 p.m. at Yorkton City Cemetery

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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

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca

Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko

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

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++Dominion Chapel Ministry Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

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

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

Westview355United Church BRADBROOKE DRIVE

Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies

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

Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.

Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m.

For more information please phone 306-782-2427

Westview Official Board Meeting Wed., May 8th 7:00 p.m.

‘Good Grief Group’ meets Sat., May11th 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School May 12th 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale

“A Place of New Beginnings”

St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask.

“Services in English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca

Sunday, May 12th Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341

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

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

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New ‘Rider coach ready for season

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Craig Dickenson, the new head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders says getting out and meeting fans is important.

“I feel it’s an honour and a privilege … to meet Rider Nation,” he told those attending Football Night in Saskatchewan Saturday in Yorkton.

Dickenson said the fervour of Saskatchewan fans, and their love of the Roughriders reminds him a lot of one of the most fabled football franchises in the US. “It’s very similar to coaching for the Green Bay Packers,” he said.

“Rider Nation is real.”

As for the Roughriders as a team, Dickenson said they have “the best program, best organization, in the CFL.” Dickenson then turned his comments to the season ahead, starting with a look at the team’s selections in the recent CFL draft.

With their first pick

Saskatchewan took Justin McInnis, a wide receiver out of Arkansas State. He was the sixth overall selection, then took Brayden Lenius another receiver, this one out of New Mexico in the second round, 15th overall.

“Both of them are big dudes,” said Dickenson.

“Both guys have body types that can go and play right away.”

Dickenson said a key to the two selections was size, since discussions with last season’s quarterbacks suggested they needed bigger targets.

“They felt like our receivers were too small,” he said, adding bigger receivers simply give quarterbacks a better target.

“So we’re trying to get bigger, longer, with our receiving targets,” he said.

The dark horse selection for the draft was Chris Judge a linebacker who played at California Polytechnic. He was taken in the eighth

Saskatchewan Roughrider coach Craig Dickenson, second from left, was in Yorkton for Football Night in Saskatchewan. round, 71st overall.

Dickenson said Judge “hasn’t played football in five years,” but in college the now 28-year-old was outstanding.

Of more immediate interest is the position of quarterback which will have a mix of veteran and new faces competing for spots.

Zach Collaros returns as the expected starter, and Dickenson said he is as healthy as any player, and ready for the season.

“He’s at no more risk of a concussion than anyone else in the league,” assured the coach of the

oft injured pivot.

But there are some new faces chasing Collaros including free agent signing Isaac Harker.

Harker (6’0 – 195) joins the Riders after spending last season at the Colorado School of Mines. In 12 collegiate games for the Orediggers, the 23-yearold completed 280 of 421 pass attempts (66.5 percent) for 3,858 yards.

His 39 touchdown passes led all NCAA Division II quarterbacks.

Dickenson said Harker hits on the three key things they look for

in a pivot.

First is the ability to deliver the ball accurately.

Secondly, a quarterback has “to process information quickly” to deal with the changes on the field, said Dickenson.

And, thirdly “can you extend the play with your feet?” he asked.

Dickenson then suggested Harker has “all three in spades.”

Back from last season is quarterback David Watford, and then there is newcomer Cody Fajardo.

Fajardo has been in

the CFL a few seasons, but Dickenson said “he really hasn’t been given a shot,” which he will have with the ‘Riders.

Overall though, Dickenson is expecting the defence to be a key to the team’s success this season.

“Our defence is as good, if not better, than last year,” he said.

The ‘Riders did lose AC Leonard from last season to free agency, but added defensive end Willie Jefferson.

“I feel like our defence will be as good as last year,” he reiterated.

Lepowick’s efforts marked at football gala

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Jason Boyda presents Terri-Ann Lepowick with the Yorkton Minor Football Association volunteer award for 2019.

Terri-Ann Lepowick has been presented with the Yorkton Minor Football Association volunteer award for 2019.

In making the presentation at Football Night In Saskatchewan Saturday Jason Boyda said Lepowick has shown “dedication not just to the sport of football, but for the kids, the boys and the girls.”

He said Lepowick works hard to make sure youth “just not good at football … but to be great citizens.”

Lepowick, who got involved in the minor football program when sons Dylan and Dominic became involved, said the award was a complete surprise.

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if they were short a uniform, or finding funds to pay registration fees.

Working with the Yorkton Tribal Council, Lepowick said she sees “a lot of kids come through … that don’t have an outlet,” and football can provide that if they can be encouraged to get involved.

“If I can help somebody have a chance to play, to overcome the barriers … it just makes my heart feel better,” she said.

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“I was shocked, quite shocked,” she said, adding she simply took on the roles that crop up as a parent, and slowly expanded her efforts to help others.

Lepowick said she began to recognize that there were barriers to playing football for some youth that she could help overcome.

It might be something as simple as helping a youth afford a pair of cleats, to encourage a coach to take on just one more player even

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Variety emerging for basketball fans The Toronto Raptors are embroiled in a tougher than perhaps expected playoff series with Philadelphia.

In game one of the series Raptor fans got to see just how dominant Kawhi Leonard can be.

Leonard had a playoff career best 45 points, and was a force defensively.

In game two, on a night the Raptors were held to a paltry 89 points overall, Leonard led the team with 35.

Over the season Leonard has been an intriguing player to watch. He is about as workman-like a superstar as you are apt to find. You can tell he runs on a strong work ethic and a desire to excel, but he keeps his emotions well in check.

Occasionally there is a flash of disgust over an official’s call, but then it is back to a poker face and the next play.

That somewhat emotionless demeanour however extends to Leonard’s off the court in things such as post-game interviews. There he comes off as distant, disinterested, which makes him less likeable than say the gregarious Pascal Siakim, or the departed DeMar DeRozan. From a fan perspective the connection to Leonard for his on-court prowess is easy.

Off the court it has been far more difficult to get to know Leonard, and frankly to like him.

It’s an interesting dynamic at play given Leonard is a top-five in the league player based on skills alone.

Sticking with basketball the Saskatchewan Rattlers hit the court tomorrow, (May 9), for their first game in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

I’ll admit my interest in basketball is not as high

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Sports as it is for many sports, but it has grown over the last few years thanks to the play of the Raptors. So, I have been following the creation of the CEBL, and in particular the Rattlers, with some interest.

Generally, I don’t follow what are lower level leagues, gravitating to the highest level of league available. The G League gets no attention even as the feeder league to the NBA for example.

The CEBL however is going to offer something different in that it will be played under FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules. That should give the games a slightly different ‘feel’, since international rules are generally just a bit different from North American pro leagues – think International Ice Hockey Federation compared to the National Hockey League.

Add to the unique rules the required Canadian content on CEBL rosters, and this new league warrants a closer look as a growing b’ball fan.

In more general terms, I am a believer if you are going to launch a new league in a sport where an established loop already exists, do something different that will catch my attention. In basketball

you cannot compete straight up with the NBA, so give me something unique to endear me to the new enterprise.

So it was with some interest I happened upon the Big3 on a recent web search one eve when I was doing some random sport searches. The Big3 is a 3-on-3 pro basketball league founded by Ice Cube, that is entering its third season in 2019.

The league is organized a bit like the highest level of curling in Canada, where teams aren’t rooted in a particular city, but move around for sets of games – like a curling draw in essence -- in different cities.

For me that makes it a lot harder to focus my interest, as I like a favourite team I can watch every week to get to know the players well. That would be more difficult with Big3 I suspect.

Still, the Big3 is offering basketball fans something different not just in terms of it being 3-on3. They have tweaked the standard rules of the half-court game, most interestingly adding three spots beyond the three-point line that if a shot is launched from those spots a successful basket counts four points.

Games are played to 50-points and be up by at least two, half-time mark when the first team hits 25.

The league is finding some success it would seem growing from eight teams in 2018, to 12 for the upcoming season.

Games are on CBS, but whether that includes being shown in Canada is unclear, although I’m hoping they are, just to see how entertaining Big3 might be.

Taylor Morrison, with KidSport accepts a donation from Ryan Kormos, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with the Yorkton Terriers.

Barry Sharpe shows off the Chad Nehring jersey auctioned at Football Night in Saskatchewan.

Jersey auction benefits bus trip

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

For the past three years Yorkton Minor Football has organized a bus trip to a Saskatchewan Roughrider game for clients at the Sask Abilities Centre.

The annual trip costs about $1500, explained Roby Sharpe at the 13th annual Football Night in Saskatchewan event held Saturday in the city.

Funding for the trip has largely come through an auction at Football Night of a Chad Nehring hockey jersey.

This year the jersey for the Springside-born forward who played Junior hockey with the Yorkton Terriers from 2004-2007, came from the Fischtown Penguins the German team Nehring has played with the past two seasons.

The jersey brought $1000 Saturday on a bid from Grain Millers in Yorkton.

On track

Staff Photos by Devin Wilger

Track and Field season is starting in the city, and area schools are getting ready to send their kids to events. St. Michael’s School was at Century Field on a cold Monday, May 6 to hold a competition and see which kids they will send to the larger division track meet on May 13.

Terriers donate unclaimed 50/50 to KidSport

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers have made a donation to KidSport in Yorkton.

The presentation for $695 was made Thursday, and comes from an unclaimed 50/50 ticket sold in the 2018-19 season. Unclaimed tickets must be held for a year before the money can be re-allocated.

Ryan Kormos, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with the Junior hockey organization said the KidSport is a good program.

“It’s local. We know the money stays in the community,” he said.

Taylor Morrison, with KidSport said the money will be used well. He explained KidSport pays the registration fees for youngsters to participate in various sports in the community.

“We help low income families out to get kids involved in sport,” he said.

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VAN CAESEELE - Erna Van Caeseele (nee Schepp) was born May 15, 1925 on a farm near Marchwell, SK. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 29, 2019 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. She was raised by her parents on her brother Rudolf’s farm east of Langenburg. She took all her schooling in Langenburg, and attended and was confirmed at St. Paul LutheranChurch in Langenburg. She helped out on the farm until she met the love of her life, the neighbour, Joseph Van Caeseele, who also worked for Rudolf.

They married December 28, 1948 and settled on Joe’s farm. They raised one son, Wesley, and two daughters Jode and Laurel. A proud homemaker, Erna excelled at gardening, canning fruit and vegetables and baking delicious goodies. Wherever she lived, Erna loved growing and looking after flowers, both inside and outside. Joe and Erna retired in Langenburg in 1978 and lived there until Joe’s passing in 1991. After living there by herself for a while, she moved to Yorkton and lived in a senior duplex apartment for many years. At the age of 80 she was unable to care for herself and moved to Heritage Heights Lodge, where she resided for 14 years. In 2019, due to failing health, she moved into the nursing home until her passing. Her greatest joy in life was visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and reading the Four Town Journal. Erna leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, her son Wesley (Evelyn) Van Caeseele and children Jennifer (Darren Odowichuk), Blair and Dustin; daughter Jode (Francis) Boehm, daughter Laurel (Terry) Halushka and their daughter Lindsay (Charles) Semchuk and children Aubrey and Hannah, Aaron and Ryan (Jenna Gellert) and their son Owen, sister-in-law Marion Smandych and brother-in-law Ken Van Caeseele. Erna was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1991, parents Jacob and Caroline Schepp, sisters Mary (August Scheller), Matilda (Ewald Prince), brothers Rudolf (Rosie) Schepp and John (Alida) Schepp, father and mother-in-law Camillus and Mary Van Caeseele, in-laws George (Muriel) Van Caeseele, Subina (Adolf Wastrodowski), Irene (Rene Pepin), Leona (Joe Voigt), Norbert (Ursula) Van Caeseele, Tony Smandych, James Van Caeseele and Marie Van Caeseele.

DZIADUCK - Pauline Dziaduck, beloved wife of the late Anton Dziaduck of Yorkton, SK, passed away at the Kamsack and District Hospital and Nursing Home on April 26, 2019 at the age of 69 years. Pauline was born September 16, 1949 in Flin Flon, MB to Steve and Martha (Krukoff) Danyluk. Her parents moved to the Good Spirit area in 1950 to farm; they had Pauline and her older sister Sandra. Two more children were born, sister Kathy and brother Daniel. Pauline, like other children of her era, had to milk the cows before school, pick stones and roots from cleared land, haul bales, then go on dates with sun and wind burned faces and chafed hands. Pauline attended Wysla country school and wanted to go there even before she could, as her older sister, Sandra, was already in school. Her Dad spotted her on the road on the way to school and she snuck off into bush when she realized she was discovered. She later attended high school in Canora. There was no rural bus service and she stayed at her grandmother Danyluk’s and another place with Sandra where they had to cook their own meals at a young age. Finally, the school bus ran, and she enjoyed being home every night. After completing high school, she attended the University of Regina and then University of Saskatchewan obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree.

She taught for three years on One Arrow and then Cote First Nation. She then decided to return to school in Saskatoon at SIAST, Kelsey Institute and received a Social Service Worker Certificate. She moved to Yorkton in 1978 to work briefly at the Parkland Regional Library until her marriage to Anton A. Dziaduck in April 1979. After her marriage, she went to work at The Bay for 13 years and a couple years at Walmart where she made lasting friendships with her co-workers, with whom she continued to have coffee, phone and remember birthdays. Pauline volunteered at the Yorkton hospital gift shop and did friendly visiting. She also took Home Care classes and cared for a lady as though she was a relative, even hosting the funeral lunch at her home. She also liked to scrutineer for elections.

Throughout 39 years of marriage, Pauline and Anton spent time at Anton’s acreage near Good Spirit Lake where they gardened, picked mushrooms and enjoyed the peace and quiet near the Good Spirit Pasture. Pauline patiently waited for Anton to come home after his annual deer hunting trips by the lake - they even wrote a poem about it together.

They liked to visit with old friends at coffee. Pauline and Anton listened and danced to the ‘Saturday Night Get Together’ on the radio. They also enjoyed having visitors and always had a spread ready for them. They celebrated Pauline’s 65th birthday with a country supper and dance at Vaslowitz Hall. She had a great love for their dog Vladimir, a German-Collie cross, who she prayed for morning and evening. Pauline enjoyed reading, cooking, singing, flowers and writing poetry. She always kept a big, beautiful garden. She sang twice in the “Singing Christmas Tree” at Anne Portnuff Theatre Christmas carolling with St. Mary’s group. Some of her poems were published in Saskatchewan Folklore Magazine and the Wasylkiw Family History Book, A Tribute to Our Ancestors. She would also write poems for the birthdays of her nephews and nieces. In 1998 she was recognized by the Yorkton Catholic School Board of Education for submitting the name for St. Michael’s School. Pauline was a woman of faith who enjoyed her church and daily spiritual readings. She was a strong believer in the power of prayer and especially in her later years she had a special connection with the various telephone prayer lines to pray for friends and family or whatever needs she thought people had.

Pauline will be most remembered by family and friends for her thoughtfulness and generosity. She was always generous in her gift giving to all her family members and would never forget a birthday or Christmas, sending birthday cards filled with personal poems. She showed her love by writing letters, making phone calls, attending events (big and small) and sharing her prayers. She had a witty and sometimes kooky sense of humour and was always ready with a laugh and a joke. Her smile was always so warm that when she smiled, it made you smile. Despite her failing health in her final years, Pauline did not complain of her declining but focused on the needs of others. In some of her found writings from a few years ago, about this day, she wanted to specially acknowledge some past friends: Joyce Nelson, Evelyn Becker, June Hansen, Ruth Slaferek, Fran Semchuk and Loretta Soloway. Pauline was predeceased by her husband, Anton A. Dziaduck in 2018, mother, Martha Danyluk (Krukoff) in 2015 and her father, Steve G. Danyluk in 1986. She is survived by her sister: Sandra Reimer, nephews: Garry Danyluk (Donna), Dean (Trish) Hrycyk, Daniel (Maureen) Hyrcyk and niece, Celina (Hrycyk) Ramstead and their families; sister, Kathy (Vasil) Szalasznyj, nephew, Alexander Shalashniy and niece, Anastasia Szalaznyj; brother, Dan S. Danyluk (Carol) and her nieces: Stephanie Danyluk (Colin Skrapek), Victoria Danyluk (Kyle Kitchen), Bernadette Wylie (Kyle), Cassandra Danyluk and nephew, Matthew (Teri) Danyluk and their families; as well as her extended family and many friends. ~ May her memory be eternal. A Vigil of Prayer was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019 and Funeral Mass celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, both from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church, Yorkton, SK. Rite of Committal followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the S.P.C.A., Yorkton, SK as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Pauline Dziaduck. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

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COWLING - Doug Cowling, beloved husband of Marlene Cowling of Yorkton, formerly of the Grandview district, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home in Yorkton. He was eighty years of age. Never Far from the Farm.

Douglas Clark Cowling was born in Dauphin, MB on August 27, 1938 to Clark and Florence (nee Campbell) Cowling. He grew up and went to school in Grandview, attending elementary school with his sister Gayda at Halton and later Grandview high school. He won many awards including the Governor General’s. He went on to complete 2 years of engineering and finish university with an Arts Degree, graduating in May, 1961.

Doug had plans to go to law school. Yet, the sudden death of his father Clark in June, 1961 changed the trajectory of his life, after which Doug took over the Cowling family farm, including parcels of land dating back to the Cowling family in 1903. While farming, Doug also worked for the Intermountain School Division as a high school teacher, Principal and Divisional Administrator. Doug married Marlene in 1966, and had five children - Dale, Wanda, Denise, Suzanne and Carla. “My wife and I had a family of 5. We have also been blessed with 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. We are very proud of them all. The future is going to be in very capable and caring hands. Let there be no doubt about that!!” Doug’s beloved daughter Denise died in a motor vehicle accident in July 1986. Doug was also predeceased by his nephew Ryan in December, 1985 and his mother Florence who passed in 1989. Doug farmed for the bulk of his life, retiring in 2001, but you could still find him running a tractor somewhere and keeping up with all the latest developments in agriculture. He spent time every winter enjoying the Texas sun but never lost his love for the beautiful landscape of the Canadian Prairies. “Above all else I am a Canadian Prairie boy. I was raised, educated and worked all my life on the Canadian Prairies, much of that time not far from the farm. Like most Prairie people I feel cooped in if I can’t look at least 2 miles when I want to - without obstruction.” Doug was a strong, passionate, thoughtful and intelligent man, who deeply touched the lives of the many people with whom he shared his life. Doug was an avid reader and writer until the moment he passed. He was a great dancer, played the guitar and sang some really good country music. He was also quite funny, kind, loved a good game of cards, golfing, fishing and shuffleboard and had this remarkable way of bringing the best out in people. I am sure we all have a saying, memory or moment that will stay with us forever to help us remember him, hold him close and continue his legacy. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from the Grandview United Church with Rev. Karen Kuzek officiating. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Wanda Saul, Suzanne Funk and Carla St. Croix. Hymns were ‘Come In and Sit Down’, ‘Love Lifted Me’, ‘In The Garden’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’. Interment followed in the Grandview Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Doug may be made to the Grandview United church as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com or at sneathstrilchuk.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home in cooperation with Sneath Strilchuk Funeral Home.

WOLOSCHUK - Catherine, a very humble and gracious lady, passed away peacefully on April 30 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 94. Catherine was born near Wroxton, SK in 1924 and was the eldest of five children. Catherine attended Brandon school, completed grades 9 and 10 by correspondence and grades 11 and 12 at the Kamsack Collegiate. She went on to Normal School in Regina to begin her teacher training. Due to a shortage of teachers Catherine was requested to take her first teaching position prior to completing the program. She began teaching in 1942 at Hunter’s Hill School near Clair, SK where she taught grades 1-10. In 1944 Catherine returned to school, attended Mohyla Institute in Saskatoon and completed her teacher training. It was at Mohyla Institute where Catherine developed a dedication to her Ukrainian heritage and Orthodox faith.

She was a firm believer in nurturing the spiritual self in order to have a proper life balance. After completing her teacher training Catherine taught in Stornoway, Parkerview and Pebble Lake School where she taught multiple grades in a one room school house. Catherine’s annual Christmas concerts were always a highlight for both the students and the parents. It was in 1945 when Catherine was teaching at Geddes School near Stornoway that she met Norman Woloschuk. Two years later Catherine and Norman were united in marriage at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Canora, SK. After they were married Catherine continued to teach and in 1960 Catherine and Norman moved to Sturgis, SK where they owned and operated the Sturgis Hotel. In 1962 they moved to Yorkton where Catherine resumed teaching. Catherine completed her teaching career at Simpson School in Yorkton where she taught for 20 years. Catherine believed in the value of education and was truly a life-long educator helping others to achieve their educational goals. In addition to her career as a teacher Catherine also provided after school instruction in the Ukrainian language and promoted the Ukrainian culture at every opportunity. In her retirement years Catherine also taught English to new Canadians who immigrated from Ukraine. Catherine and Norman were long time members of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton and were very active in the church community, especially the choir. Catherine was a very devoted adherent and honourary life member of the local Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada (Olena Pchilka Branch) and honourary life member of the Saskatchewan Provincial Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada and served as the provincial president from 1984-1986.

Catherine was also very active with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and in 2009 was the recipient of the Nation Builder’s Community Recognition Award for her meritorious contribution in the area of Cultural Preservation and Development. After many years of independent living in Yorkton, Catherine moved in 2013 to Ilarion Residence in Saskatoon where she enjoyed life until her recent passing. Her granddaughter and greatgrandchildren held a special place in Catherine’s heart. She was a very loving and proud Baba. To many family and friends Catherine was affectionately known as Kay and to the younger generation as “Baba Kay”.

Catherine was predeceased by her parents Dmytro and Maryna (Podollan) Werboweski and her husband Norman (1981). As well, she was predeceased by brothers, Peter, and his wife Sylvia, Edward, and his wife Ruth; sister, Eleanor, and her husband Albert and in-laws Marge Wiley, Metro and Anne Woloschuk, Peter and Mary Woloschuk, Maurice and Anne Sorokan, Mary Woloschuk and nephews Ervin, Patrick, Ken and Boris. Catherine will be lovingly remembered by her son Wayne (Lesia) of Calgary, granddaughter Alicia (Bradley) of Calgary and two precious great-grandchildren, Bentley and Everly. Catherine will also be dearly missed by her brother Norman and his wife Regina and sister-in-law Irene along with numerous nieces, nephews and her many friends. A Prayer service was held on Sunday evening May 5 with the funeral service on Monday, May 6, 2019, all from the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Saskatoon. Very Rev. Archpriest Peter Wasylenko officiated with responses led by George Hupka. MaryAnn Trischuk was the Crossbearer.

The Ukrainian Orthodox Women’s Association - Hanka Romannchych Branch served as Honour Guard. Casketbearers were Andrew Kasowski, Greg Sorokan, Bradley Lesack, Dr. Bernie Trischuk, Dr. Steven Zacharuk and Tim Michayluk. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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SIGNAROWSKI - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eva Signarowski (Tataryn), who passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 at the Gladstone Senior’s Residence at the age of 99 years with family at her side.

She was born on a farm in the Homefield area, the second youngest of eight children, six sisters and one brother, the last survivor. Dad (Joseph) returned from the war December, 1945 and on June 15 1946 they were married and settled down on a farm north of Fenwood. From 1947 to 1961 they were blessed with six children, four boys and two girls. They operated a typical mixed farm for that time, growing grain, raising cattle, pigs, chickens and of course milking cows. Raising six children on the farm with minimal conveniences was a full time job, growing gardens, making meals, sewing and countless other tasks.

With all that, you couldn’t walk in her home and leave without having something to eat. By December 1979 Mom had enough of farming and gave dad little choice but to move to Yorkton for retirement. While living in Yorkton she bowled for several years, volunteered at St. Mary’s Hall and sang with the church choir. She also kept a house and a garden until she moved into Fisher Court at 90 years of age. We finally managed to get her to give up her car at age 92. While living in Fisher Court she enjoyed the company of many friends, playing shuffleboard and cards. She lived at Fisher court for 7 years, after which she reluctantly agreed to move to Gladstone Seniors residents. Eva was predeceased by her husband Joe 1985, son Larry 2014, grandson Christopher 1982, daughter-in-law Marge 2004. Survived by her children, Zoria and (Len) Herman, Barry and (Gloria) Signarowski, Arden and (Shannon) Signarowski, Arnold and (Karen) Signarowski, Lorie and (Rick) Wowchuk, 18 grandchildren, 34 greatgrandchildren. Prayers were held on Friday, May 3, 2019 preceded the Holy Rosary led by members UCWLC. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of St. Mary’s Choir.

The cross bearer was Brennan Wowchuk and the epistle reader was Kelly Ulrich. Members of the UCWLC served in an honour guard. The eulogy was shared by Evette Berry. The interment took place at Yorkton City Cemetery with John Signarowsk, Jeff Herman, Jason Signarowski, Chelsea Signarowski, Stuart Signarowski and Derek Wowchuk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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WILLIS - Ronald Goldney. It is with great sadness that on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Ron passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Ethel Josephine (Joey) Willis and his father and mother, John and Suzie Willis.

Ron is survived by his five children, Pam, Don (Marissa), Brian (Tracy), Sharon and Traci; his brother Jack (Grace) Willis; his sister Marlene (Don) Ross; and his grandchildren who loved him dearly. Ron worked as a salesman, postal worker and hotel proprietor.

He enjoyed watching hockey and spending time with family and his dear friends Del and Linda Hollinger and Bruno. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Ron’s family would like to thank the staff at Grace Hospice for his excellent care and making his last days comfortable, painless and respectful. In lieu of flowers, Ron would like you to plant your own in his memory. Private family interment will be held at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com.

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COME & Go Tea to celebrate Ray indd prod2/kj & Arlene Lemchuk’scl birthdays, Arlene’s 85th &8/19 Ray’slisa 80th on Sat., ytw may May 18, 2pm-4pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church. No gifts or cards please. In lieu of cards, guest are welcome to bring a loonie or a toonie to donate to MADD Canada.

PLAN NUMBER 7-41014 ASYMMETRICAL ROOF LINES Births Asymmetrical roof lines make the exterior CHEVERIE - Born to Jessica & Joey Cheverie of Yorkton, SK, a of this four-bedroom daughter, Adi Anne Emma Chevehome stand out from its rie, on Monday, April 15, 2019. neighbors. Inside are all the amenities that a conComing Events temporary family seeks.

The covered entry, flanked by cut-stone pilasters, leads into a long foyer, past a coat closet and the U-shaped stairway to the upper floor, and into the openplan great room. This room enjoys access to a covered patio that overlooks the back garden and boasts a gas fireplace. A vaulted ceiling soars to 12 feet and lends a sense of drama.

Separated from the great room only by a work island are the dining area and kitchen. The dining area has a window overlooking the back garden and includes an optional hutch, ideal for extra storage.

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42X1 bill R002340551 Your locally owned and operated full-service funeral home.

Our promise is simple we are committed to providing the finest in funeral services and understanding care to the families we serve with compassion, integrity and professional excellence.

306-783-7552

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Precious memories Treasured forever Of love & happiness We shared together.

-Lovingly remembered by your family Bringing you the inforrmation each week in and around the community This Week.

welcome for storage.

The master suite includes an ensuite with an oval soaker tub, for a touch of luxury, as well as a glassed-in shower stall. Double sinks will ease the morning rush. A linen cupboard is located just outside the spacious walk-in closet.

The laundry room has convenient access to the double garage, allowing it to serve as a mud room.

The second bedroom, to the right of the front door, includes its own three-piece bath, and would make an ideal guest room or study.

Upstairs, the third and fourth bedrooms share a three-piece bath, as well as a loft area that could be used for exercise equipment or as a TV room. Nearby, a railed area is open to the floor below.

Exterior finishes include stucco walls accented by narrow wood siding.

This home measures 42 feet wide and 63 feet, six inches deep, for a total of 2,222 square feet.

Plans for design 7-4-

1014 are available for $895(set of 5), $965 (set of 8) and $1021 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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On behalf of our family we would like to

Thank

Father Bohdan Lukie for the visits and blessings my mom received during her stay in the hospital. And also for the beautiful funeral service honouring her. To all the staff on the 1st East Wing at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, as well as Dr. Tony Agomuoh.

We cannot express how thankful we are for the compassion and care you gave to our mom and us. To the Home Care staff for the loving care she received.

To Bailey's Funeral Home for helping with all the arrangements. Your kindness and understanding made things easier during this difficult time. To our family and friends thank you for the kind words, phone calls, visits, flowers and the abundance of food.

We are so grateful. We love you.

- Keith Hnatiuk, Kevin, Kerri, Kayla Manovich

In the estate of KENNETH VINCENT WALDHERR, late of Churchbridge, 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 22nd day of May, 2019.

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.

SHAWN PATENAUDE LEGAL PROF. CORP. 9 - 259 Hamilton Road Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 4C6

Attention: RICHARD A. LELAND, Q.C. Solicitor for the Executor LELAND CAMPBELL KONDRATOFF PERSICK LLP Barristers & Solicitors 36 Fourth Avenue North Drawer 188, Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2V7

ShawnPatenaudeNotice_1x28. f08_R0011697842.indd prod2/kj (classified) •YTW May 8,15/19 proof andrea email: CarrieH@shawnpatenaudelaw.com Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the

ASSESSMENT NOTICE Village of Calder

Village of Calder for the year 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days during normal office hours: Monday and Thursday from May 6, 2019 to June 10, 2019.

A Bylaw pursuant to The Act has been passed and the assessment notices sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, along with the required fee for each assessment being appealed ($50.00), with: The Assessor, Box 47, Calder, Saskatchewan S0A 0K0 by the 10th day of June 2019.

Dated this 2nd day of May 2019.

Rita Brock, Assessor, Village of Calder

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Yorkton This Week Tax Enforcement

Tax Enforcement

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Calder

FORM 2 (Section 4)

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 11th day of July, 2019, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel

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2717.91

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636.08

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644.08

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142553358

117.61

8.00

125.61

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148210567/148210624

801.74

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809.74

12+13

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139631306/139631317

636.08

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644.08

1627.91

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1635.91

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150077752

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At Your Service BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

1670.36 8.00 1678.36 Dated this 8th day of May, 2019 Rita Brock, Treasurer

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.

Land for Sale

Carpentry

Cleaning

MAID AT HOME; Commercial & Residential Cleaning. Yorkton. Call 306-641-9932.

Lawn & Garden 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.

Services for Hire GARDEN TILLING, hedge trimming, branch trimming and removal. Phone 306-620-8957.

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 w/poly, Drywall, Finishing Carpentry, Doors & Windows, Minor Plumbing & Electrical, Renovations & Repairs. Fixing what the other guy screwed up! And a host of other Handyman Skills! Call Glen 306-641-4987.

UNLIMITED SOLUTIONS. Mold inspections & Testing. Radon gas testing, ozone odour elimination.

Wayne 306-331-8069.

Cabins/Cottages/Country Homes 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

Houses for Sale 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.

Land for Sale

RENOVATED HIGH-END Furnished loft in heritage building, excellent location, next to Yorkton Hotel, seeking female tenant, price negotiable. Call 204-441-0429 or WhatsApp.

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.

176 4TH AVE. N. Thurs., May 9, Fri., May 10, 9am-5pm. Miscellaneous.

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.

OBERAMMERGAU 2020 - PASSION PLAY - Performed once every 10 years. Experience our World with Craig Travel. Quote “Regional newspapers” and Save $200pp until May 15/19. Email: journeys@craigtravel.com, Call: 1800-387-8890 or Visit: www.craigtravel.com/rp. 1092 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto (TICO #1498987).

30 DOGWOOD CRES.

Wanted 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.

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN SUPPLIES

YOUNG’S

• Large 1 & 2 bedroom.

• Soft water, heat, and parking included • Fridge & stove • In suite laundry • A/C, deck & patio door • Secure, quiet FOR VIEWING CALL

Janet 306-620-6838 ON BUS ROUTE

PRinvestments_1x27.nil_ FURNISHED BACHELOR ApartR0011511701.indd ment at 217 4th Ave. N. $340/month.

Phone 306-782-4030.

1x27L prod2/KJ (class 4040) •wed-mp-tfc 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.

Houses For Rent 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.

TWO BEDROOM house for rent at 110 Wellington Ave. F/S. Ideal for one or two adults. Phone 306-783-6240.

Land for Sale

Estate Sale. Patio furniture, 2 kitchen tables & 4 chair sets, coffee & end tables, single bed, T.V. stands, 2 electric lawn mowers, a lot of Christmas decorations and kitchen items, misc. items.

Golf clubs, golf balls, household items, gas cans, 2women’s clothes, antiques, collectibles, table, TV, etc.

117 GEORGE AVE. Collacott Subdivision. Huge Mutifamily. Fri., May 10, 9am-7pm, Sat., 9am-5pm.

Girls, boys clothing, toys, household items, lots of tools, tires, Honda generator, camper stove/oven, 2 fridges. Something for everyone.

Highway #9 North, Yorkton 306-783-8660

190 - 6th Ave. N, Sat., May 11, 10am-5pm.

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1983 4450 John Deere Tractor, indd 1x18L comp7/DB (classified) wed tfc approx. 9,000hrs, a/t/c/ with cab, quad range. Good condition. Asking $32,500 OBO. Phone 306-6203356.

1 BURIAL plot 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

GARDEN TO SHARE. Phone 306782-2034.

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Feed & Seed

1 YORK RD. WEST. Thurs., May 9 & Fri., May 10, 3pm-8pm & Sat., May 11, 8am-12noon. New items added.

223 ALLANBROOKE Dr.; Fri., May 10, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat., May 11, 9am-6pm. Moving sale. Lots of items.

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

95 LANGRILL Dr.; Fri., May 10, 9am-7pm & Sat., May 11, 9am5pm. Wood heater, electric hedge trimmer, ladder, camping items, household.

Western Commodities

Parts & Accessories GREAT PRICES on new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca.

Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph. 204-532-2187 Russell, MB.

LH RECYCLED

LTD.

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NURSERY • GARDEN CENTRE • GROCERY STORE

SWNA-Freshwater_1x42.f08_R0011697965.indd HALF SECTION of land for rent, Advertisements and statements 250 acres cultivated, in Jedburgh contained •area. prod2/kj • classified • ytw may 8, 2019herein are the sole reRenting because of poor sponsibility of the persons or enhealth. 306-516-7171. tities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Space For Lease Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty COMMERCIAL/RETAIL Space For as to the accuracy, completeness, Rent. 552 Broadway St. East. Unit truthfulness or reliability of such D (formerly Your Link) 2,500sq.ft. advertisements. For greater inforoffice/warehouse space. Call 306mation on advertising conditions, 782-2937. please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on Apartments/Condos for Rent our website at www.swna.com.

ALLANBROOKE APARTMENTS

Thurs., May 9, 12noon-6pm, Fri., May 10, 10am-6pm, Sat., May 11, 9am-12noon.

181 SUNSET DR. N. Wed., May 8, Thurs., May 9 & Fri., May 10, 9am7pm. Huge Three Family Sale.

PLANT WORLD LTD.

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PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call Yorkton This Week NOW or 306-782-2465 for details.

Garage Sales

For Sale - Misc

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that is looking to acquire oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4008 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-YourRoyalties.

SPRING SPECIAL 8x12 barn style garden shed. Complete with vinyl siding $1,250. 8x10 $1,050.

Call 306-783-6240.

Travel

QUEEN Size reclining bed & mattress. 1 year old. Will sell cheap.

Located in Yorkton Crossing.

Phone 306-590-8455.

Handyperson

Janitorial

Garage Sales

Furniture

AJ CLEANING SERVICE. Will clean your whole house. Wall washing, painting and more! Other services available! I have 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Call 1-306-3701947 or 1-306-795-3144.

WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away.

Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.

For Sale - Misc

WANTED: 1/4 Ton Chev, Dodge, Ford two wheel drive, good condition, years 95-2003. 306-7952709.

FOR HOUSE ADDITIONS, car sheds and renovations call Ralph’s Construction at 306-621-1398.

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 306-7953144.

Suites For Rent

Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sat. & Sun. 15 YORK ROAD WEST, YORKTON

306-782-4395 OR 1-800-657-4395 Fax 306-786-5414 LHRecycled_1x47.nil_ Trucks & Vans R001341986.indd prod2/kj spec for sandy

FOR SALE: 2 highway trucks; Freightliner, 13 speed, 4.25 Detroit motor also Volvo truck, 15 speed 4.25 Detroit motor. Trailers; 1 B trailer, 1 super B, 2 low beds, 1 triple axle, 1 two axle. Highway trucks: $10-$15,000 OBO. Trailers, $10,000 OBO. 306-595-4601.

Farm Implements 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.

28 CLAREWOOD CRES. Thurs., May 9, 4pm-7pm, Fri., May 10, 1pm-7pm & Sat., May 11, 8am4pm. Tons of treasures! Want it all gone! Priced to go!

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

36 WHITEWATER PL. - Off Morrison and Whitesand Dr. Thurs., May 9 & Fri., May 10, 10am-8pm & Sat., May 11, 9am-1pm. Huge Multi-family; Complete Condo liquidation plus residential items for every age - Seniors through youth.

Feed & Seed

877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

GREEN CANOLA SPRING THRESHED DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

BARLEY, OATS, WHT LIGHT OR TOUGH SPRING THRESHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

SWNA-WesternComm_1x21.f08_R0 HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS • ytw may 8, 20 • prod2/kj • classified "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Common Organic Legume Seed for Sale. Tap Root Alfalfa, Single Cut Red Clover and Alsike Clover.

Available in 50 pound bags. 306382-1299 Saskatoon, SK.

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: OrSWNA-WestcanFeed_1x33.f08_R001 ganic & conventional: Sweet Alfalfa, Red Clover, •Clover, prod2/kj • classified • ytw may 8, 20 Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Free Delivery!

Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

Livestock BLACK SIMMENTAL - GELBVIEH yearling bulls. Excellent heifer bulls. All reasonably priced. 306728-9043, Melville.

FOR SALE: 100 Bred cows; presently calving. Call Preeceville 1306-547-2105. Fax: 1-306-5472193. Email: preecevillevet@sasktel.net.

FOR SALE: Polled Purebred 2 year old and yearling Charolais bulls. Some red factor. Phone 306435-7116. King’s Polled Charolais.

LOVELAND RED ANGUS has bulls of all ages. Delivery available. 306-795-2710.

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

Langenburg, SK.

Purebred Livestock QUIET, TOP quality purebred Red and Black Angus 2 year old and yearling bulls for sale. Replacement heifers also available. Contact Spruce Acres 306-272-3997 in Foam Lake.

38 MCNEIL CRES. Sat., May 11, 9am-2pm. One Day Multi-family.

Children’s toys & books, home decor, household items, ladies brand name clothing, purses & much more. Everything must go.

QUIET, POLLED, Red 2 yr. old shorthorn bull. Phone 306-7820169.

Career Training

434 HARRIS ST. (East of Peavey Mart) Fri., May 10, 10am-5pm & Sat., May 11, 9am-1pm. Multifamily garage sale. Large variety of articles - including games, sporting equipment, jerseys, dishes, home decor, clothes, shelving & antique Singer sewing machine.

448 MOUNTVIEW RD. Fri., May 10 & Sat., May 11, 9am-3pm. 2 days only. Moving Sale. Everything must go.

PLEASANT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION: West across from Deer Park Golf Course. Douglas & Drummond Avenues. Thurs., May 9, Fri., May 10, Sat., May 11, starting at 9am. 17hp Yardman tractor with mulcher, tools, outdoor stove, household & much more.

Career Opportunities

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Through the years I have ran across variants which fit into all of the above categories, hurting a few designer egos along the way.

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When a player’s piece is on a coloured square, he controls the pieces of that colour. This is where you start to appreciate the colours even if they are a bit overwhelming to start. Players can control multiple colours at once, via a couple of mechanisms, most directly with a number of their own pieces. The secondary way is through a ‘chain’ For example, if the white player has her pawn on a red square, and then moves a red pawn to the blue square, then she controls both red and blue.

Here I might suggest a pen and paper to mark colours down, as who controls what can change with each piece moved, or captured.

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chess is more about the ability to create new opportunities by gaining control of additional colours, and defending such moves by the opponent.

Again I see a fractured kingdom of lesser nobles trying to influence the key players in a battle for the crown.

I did have an opportunity to correspond with the game’s designer, and not surprisingly he is a long time abstract strategy fan.

“I have always had a love of mathematics--and in fact, I’m a Mathematics Professor by day,” he explained via email.

“Abstract games have a sense of ‘mathematical purity’ that can be different from other types of games.

“That being said, I do enjoy a wide range of board and card games...”

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“There were two different influences which led to the creation of Sovereign Chess,” said Bates.

“First, I wanted a chess variant with many different colours, but which didn’t require an equal number of players.

“Second, since I grew up during the Cold War, I was fascinated by smaller countries which were ‘influenced’ by a superpower (East/West Germany, North/South Korea, and so on...).

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army is not controlled by either player, it is neutral, which means it cannot be moved or captured, which limits possible moves, especially early in the game, and prevents wanton capturing.”

Bates said he wanted chess to reflect now more than ancient times in his chess variant.

“I suppose that I was trying to achieve chess in a more modern worldview, with multiple countries, but still only a few large influences,” he said. “To be clear, I never denigrate traditional chess--it’s just that more historical conflicts would engage two armies, which is what chess was trying to imitate.”

Development of the game was something of a varied experience.

“That’s a great question, with a few different answers,” said Bates. “Believe it or not, I developed the general idea of the game, the size and design of the board, and the location of the pieces...in a single day.

“However, I did a ton of playtesting, which honed things down quite a bit. I had a few more complicated rules, which I ended up simplifying or eliminating. I slightly rearranged the setup of the gray pieces in the corners. I originally had light and dark gray pawns, which had to move diagonally at first, but didn’t ‘feel’ like traditional chess. Like any good game, playtesting is crucial, as a designer can see what works, and doesn’t, what energizes players, or bores them, and what they pick up quickly, or are confused by.

“The eventual journey from idea to production was over ten years.”

So what does Bates see as the best aspect of Sovereign Chess?

“I love the layout of the squares of colour, and am thrilled at how they work out,” he said. “The pattern has 180 degree rotational symmetry, so each colour is equally accessible by either side, and they allow for players to control multiple colours quickly.

“For many players, their biggest thrill is when they create a ‘chain of control’ with multiple colours, and then use those colours to win the game.”

While the purists might shudder at the look Bates likes so much, admittedly my first impression, this is a game that I can see the design goal achieved in the multiple factions.

There is enough changing of the playing field that over analyzing things won’t work very often, so players can just have fun reacting to the changing face of the battlefield.

Check it out at www. overeignchess.com For a bonus game review head to yorktonthisweek.com where a review of the game Pandemic: Fall of Rome has been posted this week.

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Ruminating on the idea of spoilers In the lead up to Avengers: Endgame, the most recent in Marvel’s absurdly behemoth film series about men in costumes punching things, there was a lot of talk about spoilers. People were asked to avoid talking about the events in the film, people got in fights at theatres when someone let a plot detail slip. Spoilers were verboten, you shall not talk about the plot to anyone at all.

Until a couple weeks after the movie came out, when major plot details were mentioned as part of the trailer to the next Spider-Man movie. Plot details that were revealed before the film played in Yorkton, by the company that was threatening anyone who would dare say a thing about their movie’s story before any-

one else saw it.

Technically the existence of another Spiderman movie is also a spoiler, but let’s not dive too hard into that.

Given that the movie made a billion dollars seemingly immediately I suppose everyone that worried about the plot being ruined for them has already watched it.

And while it hasn’t played here, it’s not like people in Yorkton didn’t watch it. Even I made the trip to Regina with friends to see the thing, and I mostly disliked the previous movie in the Avengers part of the series, Avengers: Infinity War. The sheer gravity of the cultural monolith that the series represents even sucked in the reluctant.

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again. And yet we do keep doing that with entertainment we love, even if we know what happens next.

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But all of this talk of spoilers suddenly makes me wonder if spoilers even matter. And I’m not sure if they do.

As someone who is generally too cheap to watch a movie, read a book or play a game the day it’s released, I typically get major plot details spoiled for me all the time. This is made worse by a brother who will tell you the major twists of every movie he

ever sees, a habit that is shared by his son. It’s extremely rare that I see a movie without having at least one spoiler in the ointment.

I still enjoy the movies. I still enjoy the books and games.

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he’s watched before me.

And now that the Internet is like some sort of colossal Jason that is out to spoil the plot of every movie, I’ve discovered that knowing what happens next isn’t a huge detriment to my enjoyment of them.

That said, maybe don’t put the plot of the movie in the next trailer until at least people can watch it at home.

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