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Bernie’s Journey
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Cancer doesn’t stop for a rainy day, and so neither did the runners at the Bernie’s Journey event. The run, which raises money for the Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer Local Initiatives Program, pushed through the rain on June 15.
The event raised a grand total of $2480.90. All funds raised went to the Health Foundation’s campaign for new digital mammography equipment.
Tender for pathways work accepted By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council has approved a tender for the City’s Pathway
Development Program for 2019/2020. “In the 2018 capital budget, approval was given for a new outdoor skating rink at the
Ukrainian Pioneer Park. Also, the 2019/2020 capital budget made provision for existing gravel pathways at the Knights of Columbus and Silver
Heights Parks to be upgraded to pavement. All three of these projects were bundled together and tendered as the Pathway Development
Program 2019/2020,” René Richard, Director of Engineering & Asset Management, with the City told the regular meeting of Yorkton
Council Monday. The tender for the Pathway Development Program 2019/2020 was posted on SaskTenders
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Council takes step to help development By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council took two steps Monday toward the establishment of a new development in the city. The first step was to approve the introduction and to set up the public notification process for a Concept Plan for Cowessess Flood Claim Holdings Inc. The plan was prepared by V3 Companies of Canada, for lands owned by Cowessess Flood Claim Holdings Inc., explained Michael Eger Director of Planning, Building & Development with the City at the meeting. “The lands are located in the Yellowhead commercial subdivision, which is located next to Walmart,” he said.
In January of 2019, City Council approved a subdivision application in advance of the Concept Plan in order to allow Cowessess to proceed with a Federal Reserve-status application. — Michael Eger, Director of Planning, Building & Development “In January of 2019, City Council approved a subdivision application in advance of the Concept Plan in order to allow Cowessess to proceed with a Federal Reserve-status application. The Concept Plan has undergone due process and is now proposed for public notification before Council considers adoption at the July 8th meeting.
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utilities within the affected area. Depending on the nature of the development, additional subdivision, Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments may be required, provided they align with the Concept Plan.” The plan is one City Administration was satisfied with. “Cowessess, in conjunction
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with their team of professional consultants, have worked closely with City officials throughout the Concept Plan process,” said Eger. “There are five phases of proposed development, starting with a gas station and office buildings at the northwest corner of the site. It then proposes residential development along Lawrence Avenue in Phase 2, before more generally outlining additional phases for commercial/retail and outdoor entertainment. Site work for Phase 1 is set for summer of this year, with additional Phases occurring as the market demands. “Administration is confident that the Concept Plan adequately considers the relevant factors relating to the
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Burgers for a good cause It was a busy day at Logan Stevens Equipment in Yorkton. The local business hosted a Husqvarna Demo Day from 10:00 to 3:00pm. And, then in conjunction with the demonstrations, held a ‘burger fundraiser from 11:30 to 1:30 with proceeds going to Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer. Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels
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and the City’s website for 21 days. Two bids were received. “A tender evaluation committee was assembled to evaluate the bids. This committee was comprised of representatives from the Engineering Department. It was determined that the bid from Fedorowich Construction Ltd. provides the best value, as well as low bid, in this instance. This bid was within specifications and was within budget estimates,” said Richard. It was the recommendation of City administration that the tender be awarded to Fedorowich Construction, which was unanimously supported by Council.
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sewer services, fire protection and storm water management. The Concept Plan additionally identifies the need to address the lack of access to local parks with onsite park creation in part of the residential phase which is Phase 2.” The adoption or amendment of a Concept Plan requires public notice under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. Notice will include advertisement in the local paper, at City Hall and on the City website, and a direct mail out to property owners within 75m (250 ft.) of the subject
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lands. Council approval was unanimous. In connection with the same project, part of the 11-acre parcel is being proposed as an urban reserve. In 2010, Cowessess FN purchased land in the City of Yorkton and has plans for a gas station and potential office building site. The Cowessess FN intends to apply for Federally-designated Urban Reserve status on a portion of this land. In order for this to be granted, an agreement must be in place between the First Nation and the municipality to cover: *Tax compensation (Reserve land and improvements are not subject to municipal and school taxation) The municipality can ask for compensation for loss of property taxes, loss of grants in lieu from sen-
ior government agencies, loss of license fees, levies, and permit fees for development on lands. *Compatible bylaws (once declared reserve status, municipal bylaws are no longer in effect, but under The Indian Act, First Nations may pass bylaws of their own). Compatible rules serve to protect both parties from potentially dangerous or nuisance situations, and enhances cooperation and understanding between the parties. *Methods of dispute resolution, which can include resolution at levels of conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. The City of Yorkton has been working towards negotiating this agreement at length, and have made many revisions to the initial draft. These were reviewed by the City’s solicitor and the Band’s solicitor, explained Lonnie Kaal
City Manager, with the City. At the January 21, 2019 Regular Council Meeting, Council approved an application from the Cowessess FN to subdivide the subject land, and name a new roadway after the Cowessess Treaty Four Signatory Chief Kwîwinžance. To quote the report from January, “He was Saulteaux and the meaning of his name translated to “small boy”/”little child”. In 1886, surveyors approximated the spelling of the Chief’s name to Cowessess, which formed the Nation’s namesake and is the thusly translated to mean “little child”. The street contained on Parcel G, was also approved “Little Child Way” by Council at this meeting.” Again Council was unanimous in supporting the service agreement.
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Langenburg Arts Council (LAC) is bringing this alltime favourite to life on the stage. Under the direction of Patti Zerr, the show will boast a combined cast of children ages 7-13 and adults. Tammy Kostersky of Dance Innovations will return as well to the project as choreographer. Auditions will take place August 29, 2019 in Langenburg. For more details on the time commitment and/or to schedule an audition, please contact Jill Faul at jillfaul@ gmail.com no later than August 15, 2019. A ticket blitz will take place sometime in December. — Submitted
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Before rain called the event on June 14, some pulls took place at the Yorkton Hyundai Thunder in the Parkland Truck and Tractor Pulls, including an antique steam engine (above) and a this old John Deere (right).
Truck and Tractor Pulls rained out By Devin Wilger Staff Writer No matter how much horsepower they had, the trucks and tractors at the Yorkton Hyundai Thunder in the Parkland Truck and Tractor Pulls met one formidable foe that they couldn’t beat; the weather. The Yorkton Exhibition Association announced via Facebook that due to the amount of rain
accumulated over the past two days in the area, the event has been cancelled for 2019. Before the rain called the event on Friday, June 14, some runs were able to take place, including some antique tractors as well a vintage steam tractor. Non-redeemed purchased tickets will be refunded at the Yorkton Exhibition office during regular business hours.
Rain doesn’t stop ladies shoot By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Wildlife Federation wants to see more people out and enjoying the trap shoot at York Lake. The second annual Ladies’ Night was held at the Trap and Skeet Club, with over 30 women braving the wet weather to get out, have a meal and shoot some skeet. The goal of the event is to get people out at the club explained Cameron Nash with the YWF. The ladies’ night, in its first year, brought out 30 members, and most of those had never shot skeet before, said Nash, which is huge, because it means more people getting interested in the sport. The second year had over half as returning shooters. “Having a ladies’ night removes a lot of the barri-
ers, [the idea] that it’s for macho men… It gives them a chance to hang out with their peers, shoot a gun, and try something they’ve never done before.” One of their goals is to be welcoming to beginner shooters, and there are coaches on site to help people learn how to shoot and get comfortable with the gun, said Nash. They want to remove some of the fear that surrounds guns. “A lot of people have apprehension about handling a firearm if they’ve never been around one, or held one. You keep safety in the forefront of everything, and it’s a very safe, fun and enjoyable sport to do.” It’s also a sport that beginners can quickly get the hang of, and Nash has seen some prodigies out at the club. “At Lobsterfest, we
Ladies take their shot at the Yorkton Wildlife Federation Trap and Skeet Club. had people who had never shot, and ended up shooting eight out of ten, which is huge for their first time.” While it is an easy sport to pick up, but Nash
warns it’s not an easy one to put down. “Once you hit your first clay, it’s such a huge feeling of satisfaction that you just want to do it again and again and
again.” The sun wasn’t out on June 15, and heavy rain meant the Sun’s Out, Guns Out event was postponed to June 22. It’s a family event, open to
everyone, with prizes and draws. The event will also feature the new 3D Archery Shoot at the club. The goal behind adding archery was to better use the site, Nash explained. They have a beautiful area near York Lake, with a cabin-style clubhouse and lots of woods, so they thought it would be a smart move to add more reasons for people to visit. Clearing an old trail, adding shooting lanes and picking up ten targets, they now had something new for people to try out. Beyond special events, shooting happens every Tuesday night at the club, and they welcome all skill levels to go out and join them. “If you don’t have a gun, we have plenty that we can help you out with.”
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Politics Premier Scott Moe’s popularity has likely surprised many. It is rather amazing that Moe now surpasses the charismatic and popular Brad Wall in popularity while overseeing a Saskatchewan Party government that has accumulated a dozen years of political baggage. According to the June results of Angus Reid Institute’s quarterly survey of Premiers’ popularity, Moe is the most popular premier in the land with a 65-per-cent per cent approval rating. That’s four percentage points higher than Alberta United Conservative Party Premier Jason Kenney (61 per cent) who is still riding a wave of popularity after defeating former NDP Premier Rachel Notley. And it’s 30 percentage points higher than Ontario Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford who was elected just last year. This would suggest that Moe isn’t simply riding a wave of conservative popularity across the country. Moe may have been somewhat helped by how unpopular federal Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in this part of the country. Clearly, Moe has become the foil to Trudeau and his carbon tax — even more so than Wall was. Although the latest Angus Reid polling took place about the time of the Sask. Party government’s unsuccessful Court of Appeal decision on the constitutionality of the carbon tax, that’s seems to have done little to detract from Moe’s popularity. If anything, it added to his popularity, given that the four-cent-a-litre carbon tax also took effect during this period. (By way of information, the Angus Reid poll is an online, volunteer survey of 617 Saskatchewan people said to be scientifically accurate within plus or minus 3.9 per cent 19 times out of 20.) However, you also get the impression that there’s more going on here than just the fact that Moe is riding a wave of support because he opposes the carbon tax and federal bill C-69 restricting pipeline development. While Moe may have recently been defined by his battle against Trudeau and a couple federal issues, it would appear Moe’s popularity is rooted in a more solid foundation than that. In fact, it all might have started during his run for the Sask. Party leadership that took many by surprise. Moe only received 26.1 per cent of party support on the first ballot and didn’t take the lead until the fourth ballot. That a majority of his party might have had their initial misgivings of Moe suggests Moe has flown under the radar. But that more modest, low-key and steady approach in the Moe’s leadership run that eventually captured Sask. Party members may start to explain why he is now captivating more and more Saskatchewan voters a year and a half later. While not exactly quick with quip or a spellbinding orator (characteristics Saskatchewan usually prefers in a premier), voters also do have a certain affection for big, straight-talking farm boys. Of course, that applies more to those who agree with what Moe has to say than those who may disagree. The roughly 65 to 75 per cent of rural voters who support the Sask. Party obviously have reason to approve of their leader. But given that Moe’s overall approval rating in 65 per cent in the Angus Reid survey, simply math suggests at last 50 to 55 per cent of city voters must also approve Moe’s leadership. Why would a majority of city folks also approve of Moe’s leadership? Perhaps it’s because most people — rural and urban — are troubled by the carbon tax, too. Also, a growing province with a strong economy that’s creating jobs likely also helps Moe’s cause. But most critical to Moe’s success is he has done a pretty good job of not irritating any particular voters many since becoming premier. That may be the biggest single reason for his popularity. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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riday a celebration will be held in the city that doesn’t always get the recognition it should. The day in question is National Indigenous Peoples which is celebrated on June 21, each year. The day “takes place annually to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. The three groups are of course officially recognized as Aboriginal people by the Canadian Constitution. National Aboriginal Day was first celebrated in 1996, when it was proclaimed by then Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc. Before that, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples as well as a national conference of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people had called for a Canadian holiday to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples. June 21, was chosen as the statutory holiday for many reasons, including its cultural significance as the Summer solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Indigenous peoples and communities traditionally celebrate their heritage. It was renamed from National Aboriginal Day in 2017, detailed Wikipedia. “In 2001, members of the 14th Legislative Assembly passed the National Aboriginal Day Act making
the Northwest Territories the first jurisdiction in Canada to recognise this day as a formal statutory holiday,” continued Wikipedia. “On 21 June 2017, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement pledging to rename the event National Indigenous Peoples Day. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde supported the proposed change, called it an ‘important step,’ citing the terminology used in the landmark United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” Over the years we pause to mark and celebrate from the sacrifices of our war veterans, to holiday’s specific to specific religions. They are part of the diverse culture of Canada. A day marking the contribution of the earliest peoples to live in what is now Canada is one that fits into our cultural mosaic in a unique and important way, and it should be marked. Thanks to the Yorkton Tribal Council we have that opportunity as they host a variety of activities scheduled for Western Financial Group City Centre Park Friday. The day is being organized as a celebration, and the community should be there to partake in marking the contributions of our indigenous ancestors.
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Regina Airport the focus of Chamber lunch By Devin Wilger Staff Writer
to make airport transportation make sense for people operating shuttles out of smaller communities, while a flat fee would discourage operators from going into the airport, said Bogusz. “We want their business at the Regina Airport.”
The goal of the changes is to drive the revenue of the airport. Bogusz said that while airports can have a reputation as being a price gouging, they instead want to have a structure that encourages people to use their services. Pointing to longterm parking, they hope
the fee reduction will mean more people in the lots, and as a result, they will make more which they can use to keep the airport up to date, safe and relevant. “I want to grow the pie of revenue, not just fight over existing revenue, and try and charge another buck for parking. Let’s drop that rate down, let’s use those lots, let’s drop those land fees down to attract new businesses to open in the Regina airport, which creates jobs, which creates tax revenue for the city, and of course rent that helps us keep our fees reasonable for our customers. It’s a
big cycle, but it’s a positive one, and done right, it helps our community grow.” While he notes that he enjoys travelling the province either way, the tour of Saskatchewan, from a business perspective, is because they need to meet their customers, and their customers don’t only live in Regina. “We don’t just serve the city of Regina, we serve over half a million people in our catchment area. It includes communities like Swift Current, Weyburn, Estevan, Moose Jaw, and of course, the beautiful city of Yorkton,” Bogusz said.
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While they’re located in Regina, the Regina Airport Authority wants people in Yorkton and across Southern Saskatchewan to view the airport as their airport. James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, has been travelling the province to talk to people about air travel, both about how they’re changing to meet people’s needs, but also looking into what people want from their airport. He spoke to a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the city about what they are doing in Regina. Bogusz knows that people in Yorkton have choice in where they fly. Regina might be closest, but Saskatoon isn’t that far away, and Winnipeg is also a trip that makes sense for many people. The big challenge facing the airport right now is US flights. United left Regina in 2015, and took with them the airport’s connection to a major US hub. They are now working on getting a regular flight to Denver, Colorado. “One of the big issues we’ve had, of course, is the lack of connectivity direct to the US, to a major US hub like Denver. We’ve been actively marketing to companies like United Airlines and Skywest Airlines, and others, to encourage them to give the Queen City another look. You have to remember we’re drawing in passengers from all over southern Saskatchewan, it’s not just the city of Regina, and by having additional options, it would hopefully attract people to come and consider us, rather than driving to Winnipeg or Saskatoon.” The airport is undergoing a number of changes to meet the needs of passengers in the area. The most visible change involves large renovations to the terminal right now, to give people options for shops and services past security. The million dollar renovations will see the Tim Horton’s, Skyway restaurant and Relay gift store moving behind security. “The last time I checked, you cannot bring a coffee through security, they make you dump it out, so we want you to buy that after you’re relaxed and you’re waiting for your flight in the hold room,” said Bogusz. It will also be cheaper to go to the airport. For anyone parking long term, rates are taking a significant decrease from the old rate of $105/week. The new rate is $15/day for the first five days, and $7 a day after. Bogusz said that their goal is to encourage more people to use the long term parking at the airport. They are also chang-
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Concept Plan for Cowessess Flood Claim Holdings
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Portion of Plan 86Y11910 adjacent to Block D, Plan 97Y09031 Portion of Highway 9 adjacent to 115 Palliser Way
Details: The City of Yorkton proposes to permanently close a 20 ft (6.1 m) wide portion of unused street right-of-way next to 115 Palliser Way. The portion of closed right-of-way is intended to be sold, at market value, to the owner of 115 Palliser Way. Permanent road closures must be passed as a City bylaw before the Province will authorize transfer of ownership. Information: You can view this notice online at www.yorkton.ca. There is a link to Public Notices on the home page. Questions regarding the application may be directed to: Michael Eger, Director of Planning, Building & Development Phone: 306-786-1758 Email: meger@yorkton.ca Public Hearing: Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed bylaw. All written submissions will be read verbatim during the Public Hearing, unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on their behalf. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation & Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca
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Details: The City of Yorkton proposes to adopt a Concept Plan for lands owned by Cowessess Flood Claim Holdings Inc. The Concept Plan is intended to guide development by considering the local physical, environmental, financial and social factors before creating an outline for the future land use, parcel configuration, street network and municipal utilities. Information: You can view this notice online at www.yorkton.ca. There is a link to Public Notices on the home page. Questions regarding the Concept Plan may be directed to: Michael Eger, Director of Planning, Building & Development Phone: 306-786-1758 Email: meger@yorkton.ca Public Hearing: Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed Concept Plan. All written submissions will be read verbatim during the Public Hearing, unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on their behalf. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation & Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca 2016 Construction Darlington Street Overpass Rehabilitation Project
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Roadway preparation work began in mid April, including replacement of the short section of water main at the north end of the street and construction of some additional of new catch basins. Grading and roadway preparation is slated to begin M ay 1 and is expected to take approximately two weeks. Concrete paving of the roadway will then get underway around M ay 24 and is expected to be completed by July 1, weather permitting.
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Details: The City of Yorkton proposes to permanently close a 34 ft (10.3 m) wide portion of unused street right-of-way next to 230 Broadway Street East. The portion of closed right-of-way is intended to be sold, at market value, to the owner of 230 Broadway Street East. Permanent road closures must be passed as a City bylaw before the Province will authorize transfer of ownership. Information: You can view this notice online at www.yorkton.ca. There is a link to Public Notices on the home page. Questions regarding the application may be directed to: Michael Eger, Director of Planning, Building & Development Phone: 306-786-1758 Email: meger@yorkton.ca Public Hearing: Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed bylaw. All written submissions will be read verbatim during the Public Hearing, unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on their behalf. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation & Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca
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Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. BYLAW FAST FACT
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Grass and Weeds! Did you know?
The Property Standards Bylaw No. 18/2017 states that no owner or occupant of a property shall allow their yard to be overgrown with grass and weeds.
Why does the City regulate this? Overgrown yards can become a haven for rodents, mosquitoes, skunks, etc. Overgrown yards can also affect the appearance and enjoyable atmosphere of neighbourhoods.
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Mayor’s Office ................................306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ..................306-786-1760 Building Services ............................306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .................................306-786-1725 City Clerk ........................................306-786-1717 City Manager ..................................306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces............306-786-1780 City RCMP......................................306-786-2400 Communications ............................306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation................................306-786-1750 Economic Development .................306-786-1747 Engineering Department ................306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ................................306-786-1740 Fire Hall ..........................................306-786-1795
Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ..............................306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .........................................306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .......................................306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ...............................306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking..................306-786-1780 Property Sales ................................306-786-1747 Public Works ..................................306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings .....................................306-786-1780 Tax Department .............................306-786-1736 Water Billing Department ...............306-786-1726
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Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Job Opportunities
Request for Proposals
Casual - Facility Attendant
Competition Number 2019-26 Reports to the General Manager of the Gallagher Centre. Major Duties and Responsibilities: • General custodial duties on a daily basis • Set up/tear down for all events held within the facility • Ability to use a variety of cleaning machines, as well as variety of different cleaning chemical and aids • Ensure building has been secured at end of evening shift • Represent and deliver service excellence in keeping with the brand of the Gallagher Centre • Completes other related duties that may be assigned from time to time Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalency • 3 months experience • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks • Self-motivated and able to work independently and with minimum supervision • Possess the ability to understand and comply with safety policies and procedures • Must possess and maintain RCMP security clearance • Possession of a current CPR and First Aid certificate is an asset Salary: $17.15/ hr as per the CUPE Local #342 Collective Agreement. Hours of Work: Shift work, evening and weekend work is involved. Hours will be on an as needed basis to assist with covering vacation or sick days.
Gallagher Centre Contract Caterer RFP Quotes must be received before 12:00 p.m. on June 28, 2019 Please send sealed proposals clearly marked “Gallagher Centre Contract Caterer” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of the Project: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals from interested vendors to serve as the Gallagher Centre Contract Caterer. Details can be found in the proposal package available at www.yorkton.ca/tenders Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposals shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposals 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: Paul Keys – Gallagher Centre General 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.
Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes June 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.
Casual Kiosk Attendant Gallagher Centre
Competition Number: 2019-27 Reporting directly to the Financial Services Manager. Major Duties and Responsibilities: • To provide friendly and courteous service and respond to customer inquiries, as well as distribute information. • Receive switchboard calls for the City of Yorkton, Gallagher Centre and Ticket Plus • Keep up-to-date on events in the City and all facilities to ensure effective service. • Handle customer complaints and forward to appropriate departments. • Receive bookings for all City facilities and ensure proper information is obtained from customer and that payment is processed. • To provide information and ticket sales for Ticket Plus and sell lottery tickets to the public, following legal requirements related to the sale and distribution of Saskatchewan Lottery, along with having to balance and account for all sale transactions. • Act as a call desk for emergency situations to ensure patrons have a positive experience. • Process admissions, registrations and memberships for the facility. • Responsible for Ticket Plus, Sask Lottery and Water Park cash balancing. Qualifications: • One year related cash handling experience in customer service environment. • Knowledge of accepted procedures for handling cash, balancing transactions, and completing revenue collection reports. • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. • Possess computer skills. • Must possess good interpersonal communications and public relation skills. • Must possess and maintain RCMP security clearance. • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Salary: $17.86 per hour Hours of Work: Shift work, evening and weekend work is involved Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes June 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ................................306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ..................306-786-1760 Building Services ............................306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .................................306-786-1725 City Clerk ........................................306-786-1717 City Manager ..................................306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces............306-786-1780 City RCMP......................................306-786-2400 Communications ............................306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation................................306-786-1750 Economic Development .................306-786-1747 Engineering Department ................306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ................................306-786-1740 Fire Hall ..........................................306-786-1795
G allagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ..............................306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .........................................306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .......................................306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ...............................306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking..................306-786-1780 Property Sales ................................306-786-1747 Public Works ..................................306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings .....................................306-786-1780 Tax Department .............................306-786-1736 Water Billing Department ...............306-786-1726
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Reconnecting public to farms important It might not be new in terms of a challenge facing agriculture, but it is one that certainly needs to keep bubbling on the front burner in terms of a response. What I am referring to is the growing disconnect between our youth and the reality of farming. It was not surprising, but still somewhat sad to hear that at a farm information event for students held at a Norquay-area farm, there were students not familiar with farming in large part because they have had no exposure to the sector. Norquay and area
are about as rural as it gets on the Canadian Prairies. It would be expected that most people living in such as area would naturally be connected to the farm, but that is an assumption which is simply not valid anymore. It is quite reasonable to work in a community such as Norquay, Kamsack, or Canora, being a nurse, a teacher, a mechanic and have no direct tie to an area farm. If the adults in a family do not have farm ties, something that takes them to an active farm at least for periodic visits, then the children of those people
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Calvin Daniels will have no in-person exposure to agriculture either. We who have a greater connection to the farm sector, having grown up on a farm, or having careers which tie us to the sector often wonder how there can be the distrust of farming that we sometimes
see from the broader public. Yet, if we step back just a bit if one is not immersed in a particular business it is hard to understand what actually goes on. I look under the hood of my car and at best I have a rudimentary knowledge of a gasoline
engine. But when it comes to the detailed workings of a modern engine, with all its computer controls and gizmos, I am frankly lost. I would note I know little if anything about modern mining or the forestry sector either. That said how potash is mined does not impact my thinking in the same way I think about how the food on my table comes to be there. People should care about their food. It’s important in fact, that they do. But, they can only make informed deci-
sions, can only formulate informed opinion, with good information. Good information is often best obtained by first-hand information gathering. For food, that means knowing what happens on the farm, and why it happens. From that foundation good decisions can begin to formulate. So it is imperative producers are diligent in providing access to good information, even in small town Canada, so residents better understand the farm sector. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.
Farm host students to learn agriculture By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Lindgren Farms at Norquay hosted a ‘Spring Food Farm’ Tuesday. The day saw 125 kids from Grade 3 and 4 classes in Norquay, Kamsack, Sturgis and Preeceville visit the farm for some hands-on education regarding agriculture. The full day event had 12 different demonstration and information stations for the students to visit. Some of the stations included; Farm equipment - a tractor with air drill set up with the semi set up to fill the drill. Students were able to sit in the tractor and learn about the equipment. Planting - they planted different vegetables that they will be able to harvest in the fall. Learning about different kinds of seeds, seed depth and what a seed needs to grow. PTO, Blindspots and loader Safety - a straw man was put into the
PTO to demonstrate what would happen if clothing or body parts got caught, how to be safe around equipment. The Lindgrens also had two different types of farm animals this spring sheep and chickens. “Animals are always a favourite,” said Jennifer Lindgren, who co-hosted the event with husband Jordan. “Kids got to learn about what the animal needs to grow, what products they produce and how to handle the animal. The Seed Survivor trailer sponsored by Nutrian also attended with interactive games and demonstrations. Lindgren said the events have proven a popular one. “Kids love being able to be on a farm for a day,” she said. “It’s amazing how many kids haven’t been to a farm coming from rural communities. The excitement and their interest in learning about farming leaves us, and the volunteers, feeling so great at the end of
Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren of Norquay hosted students on their farm recently.
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the day. “We love being able to share our passion for agriculture, as well as our farm, with the future generations. Jordan and I can’t wait to have the kids back in the fall to continue to explain how food gets to their plate.” The students were also fed lunch and ice cream before they headed back to school.
Green feed and silage crops go in The moisture will help with crop germination and growth, while encouraging hay land and pasture growth. Across the province, seeding operations are mostly complete, but there are a few fields being seeded for green feed and silage. Germination is patchy and crop growth is slow in some regions due to the dry conditions but the recent rain has helped where it was received. Parts of the southeastern region reported large amounts of rain this past week. The Weyburn area recorded up to 69 mm and the Broadview
area 25 mm. In the northwest, areas around Lloydminster received 40 mm. However, areas around Gravelbourg, Kyle, Leader, Bethune, Craik, Outlook and Kindersley remain very dry, having received less than 25 mm of rain since April 1. Topsoil moisture conditions improved where rain was received, but continue to deteriorate across the province due to the strong winds and lack of moisture. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 21 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 37 per cent very short.
Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as 17 per cent adequate, 32 per cent short and 51 per cent very short. Crop growth is delayed in much of the province, and most crops are behind their normal developmental stages for this time of year, due to lack of moisture. Thirty-seven per cent of fall cereals are reported being in the shotblade stage and 28 per cent are heading, while 43 per cent of the spring cereals are tillering. Thirty per cent of canola is emerging and 37 per cent is
in the seedling stage, along with 34 per cent of the flax. Ninety-five per cent of the pulse crops are emerging and in the vegetative growth stage. The majority of crop damage this past week was due to frost, strong winds, insects such as flea beetles, cutworms, grasshoppers, wireworms and a lack of moisture. Farmers are busy controlling pests and hauling grain. A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at www. saskatchewan.ca/crop-report.
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The 2834 – 64th Field Battery Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps marched at Dr. Brass School on Saturday (left) and were reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel SK Fortin (right).
Army Cadet Corps has ceremonial review By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The cadets of 2834 – 64th Field Battery Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps had a chance to show off what they learned over the past year at the 51st Annual Ceremonial Review on 15 June, 2019. The review was moved from the Armory to Dr.
Brass School on account of the rain. The reviewing officer was Lieutenant Colonel SK Fortin, CD, Commanding Officer, 38th Canadian Brigade Artillery Tactical Group. The awards were presented as follows: Colonel M. Powell Trophy Proficiency in Training – Green Star, Bombardier Timothy
Wild. Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Proficiency in Training – Red Star. Gunner RaeLee Duff Captain Florness Trophy Proficiency in Training – Silver Star. Sergeant Taylor Greba. 64 BTY, 10th Field Regiment Trophy, Proficiency in Training – Gold Star Warrant Officer
Karyssa Krakolinig. Captain G. Kaschl Trophy Most Active Green Star Cadet. Bombardier Timothy Wild. WO R. Sliva Top Shot Trophy Green Star. Bombardier Condy Erhaze. R. Sliva Family Most Improved Marksman Green Star. Bombardier Maria Erhaze.
WO Pede Top Marksman Trophy. Sergeant Taylor Greba. Orville Pede Trophy Most Improved Marksman. Warrant Officer Karyssa Krakolinig. 64th Field Battery Mess Trophy, Most Improved Cadet. Sergeant Connor Anderson. Captain W. Gaitens
Trophy, Best Attendance. Warrant Officer Karyssa Krakolinig. Captain Warminger Trophy Outstanding Personal Deportment. Sergeant Taylor Greba. Captain P. Jaques Citizenship Award Warrant Officer Karyssa Krakolinig. Captain L.A. Nijssen Trophy, Esprit de corps. Sergeant Taylor Greba.
Mill meeting focuses on moving forward By Devin Wilger Staff Writer What’s the next step for the last brick flour mill in the province? That’s the question for
the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society, and in a public meeting, the group received advice on how to focus, move forward, and accomplish their goals. Consultant
Cherylynn Walters, Chair/CEO of the Marieval Enterprise Center Inc. presented at a public meeting to talk about how they can focus, get fresh ideas and keep
John Gormley to speak to Chamber By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has announced the speaker for the next Chamber of Commerce Business Dinner. John Gormley will speak at the event, to be held on October 2 at the St. Mary’s Cultural Centre. Carol Yaholnitsky, chairman of the events committee for the Chamber of Commerce, said that they chose Gormley because they wanted to have someone who understands what’s happening in Saskatchewan, especially in terms of the trials and tribulations facing local businesses, along with the political issues in the province. “He’s a very interest-
said. “He writes weekly columns for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix and the Regina Leader Post; is the author of 2 books; and is a sessional lecturer in the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan.”
John Gormley ing speaker, well spoken, and he does know about the political issues in Saskatchewan right now,” said Donna Brothwell, a director with the Chamber of Commerce. “He is a renowned broadcaster, lawyer and author,” Yaholnitsky
Beyond Gormley, one of the advantages for the dinner is the networking opportunities for area businesses. Yaholnitsky said that since it’s one of the Chamber’s biggest events of the year, it’s a great opportunity to meet with people who you would otherwise not have the chance to meet from around the area. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber of Commerce. They anticipate a sell-out, and recommend people buy tickets as soon as possible.
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the project moving. The core of her philosophy is the 30/60/90 day plan. Every task should have something underway in either 30, 60 or 90 days, and all tasks are divided up between members of the board, who report back after that period of time. If they can’t be done, it’s time to start rethinking and taking a different approach. “It forces them to break the things that need to be done into smaller, doable steps. As long as they have 30, 60, 90 days, everything stays fresh... One thing could be a single phone call that needs to be made, it doesn’t have to be a whole proposal that needs to be done. It keeps people moving forward quickly, and it also tells them in a short period of time if there’s a problem and it’s not going to work... So they stop spinning their wheels.” She calls it ‘strategic doing,’ because it’s a way to accomplish goals instead of just planning them out. She’s seen many communities have large strategic plans with no clear way to imple-
Cherylynn Walters speaks to people interested in the Brick Flour Mill’s future. ment them. “It takes that from that big, global picture - which is good, you have to have long-term goals - and brings it down to ‘what’s our first step.’” She also encourages the group to brainstorm and start thinking outside the box on the project. The hope is that they can start thinking of fresh, new and exciting ideas that will not only draw people to the site, but have them coming back. In terms of the mill itself, she’s excited to see what’s going to happen to
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Yorkton Tribal council is hosting
National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21st, and everyone is welcome. The day commences
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Monday, July 1, 2019 • 12:00 to 4:00 pm Western Development Museum Grounds
Fr Kushko accompanied by Yorkton Ministerial members Rev Kevin Sawatsky, Rev Steve Rosluk, Rev Karen Stepko and Salvation Army Sam Tim
Fr Kushko accompanied by The Rock family members Dennis Dyck, Collen Hoffort, Dabria Karapita, Caitlyn Watson, Scott Fitzsimmons, Jordan Patzwald and Carol Wegner
After 13 years of hosting the weekly Ukrainian Hour on The ROCK, Father Methodius Kushko is retiring and moving on to Saskatoon. A farewell was held at The ROCK
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the site. “You have a piece of heritage, which is attractive. The story behind that, it will be interesting. I think there are ways to tie the education system into it. I think Saskatchewan Heritage will be behind you 100 per cent. SaskTourism will probably work with it... The fact that you’re looking at expanding the opportunity, creating the green space, telling the story of the history of Yorkton, and having all of these additional services and opportunities, I think it will be a huge success.”
Sponsored by the Yorkton Canada Day Committee with the participation of Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program and Parkland Valley SCR District.
• Opening Ceremonies - 12:30 pm •
• Novelty Booths • Hay Rides • Fire Truck Rides • Family Games & Activities • Mini-Bus Rides • Face Painting • 3-in-1 Bouncer • Treasure Hunt • Handcrafted & Student Art Displays • Vocal & Dance Performances • “Kids Celebrate Canada: Best Dressed” & “Coolest Canadian Selfie” Contests
** Kids - Enter the “Canadian Colouring Contest” **
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for entry details and colouring pages
Deadline is June 28 @ 5:00 pm
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with a pipe ceremony at 9 am in City Park, followed by the Opening Ceremonies with a grand entry with dancers and dignitaries. There will be Powwow dance demonstrations during the lunch hour, with face painting, a free barbeque, bannock baking contest and more. Danica Kequatooway, ballet dancer and jingle dancer will perform from 1:00-1:30, and a talent show afterward. If you would like more information please call 782-3644 or 782-8132.
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Celebrating a year of music Sacred Heart High School’s rock band Channel 22 celebrated their year of music with their final concert of the school year, playing a wide range of music for an enthusiastic audience. Auditions for the 2019-20 version of the band have already begun. Staff Photos by Devin Wilger
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SIGN Outreach hosting Testing Day National HIV Testing Day, a day of awareness which started in Saskatchewan and is now marked across the country, will be held June 27. It is Canada’s only national communitybased HIV testing initiative to promote better sexual health outcomes for everyone. For years, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was synonymous with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and was thought to be a virus infecting only those individuals living a “high risk” lifestyle. The Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) Outreach challenges those out-dated assumptions through education and advocacy, leading to supportive environments for those infected or affected by this virus. To Candice Nelson, SIGN Outreach’s social worker, a
major part of this is decreasing the stigma associated with HIV through community engagement. “There is so much misinformation and misunderstanding about HIV, it creates an almost debilitating fear to even talk about it,” she says. “The conversation needs to start somewhere because we’re dealing with people’s lives.” National HIV Testing Day is not just about getting tested, but about raising awareness and redefining what it means to live with HIV in 2019, she points out. Medications are available to prevent transmission both before and after an exposure of the virus. With new medical advances, people with HIV are living healthy lives by essentially putting the virus to sleep and not allowing it to progress to AIDS. “The U=U campaign, which stands for Undetectable = Untransmittable, dispels the
myths about HIV transmission by proclaiming someone with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV, even without the use of condoms. By staying connected to care, HIV is no longer the death sentence it once was and sharing community with someone living with HIV should not be seen as a risk,” Ms. Nelson points out. An estimated 63,110 Canadians are living with HIV at the end of 2016, an increase of five per cent since 2014. This increase is a result of both new infections and fewer deaths due to effective treatment options. An estimated 14 per cent of people with HIV in Canada are unaware of their diagnosis. Saskatchewan has nearly triple the Canadian rate of people living with HIV. “This is no longer an issue affecting ‘them’ and testing should be seen as routine for
everyone,” Ms. Nelson says. “As with some forms of cancer and other diagnoses, not fitting the stereotypical risk factors does not equal immunity. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have the virus and early intervention is key.” She notes that everyone has an HIV status. “Do you know yours?” Knowing your status is important, she adds, because relying on the myths and misinformation can be dangerous. “Reacting out of fear and assumptions creates a divided community. In truth, HIV is a delicate virus and is not as easily to contract as many people think. We have access to vaccines, hospital care, medications, an all number of supports for our health. “People owe it to themselves and others to see beyond the risk factors, know their status, and consider making an HIV
test part of their medical routine,” she says. The following activities will be conducted by SIGN Outreach during the week of National HIV Testing Day: Monday, June 24, 1 pm to 3:30 pm: information booth at Assiniboine Valley Medical Centre in Kamsack about testing -- who should be tested, where you can be tested, what is the test, etc. Tuesday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Testing at New Beginnings Drop-in Centre in Kamsack. Wednesday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 12 noon: Info booth at Kamsack Hospital waiting room. Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Testing Day at Room 109, SIGN on Broadway, 345 Broadway St. West Yorkton. A barbeque will be held from 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for those attending Testing Day. — Submitted by Dick DeRyk
Local Knights of Columbus 100 years old By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton chapter of the Knights of Columbus is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Monday they provided some background on both the local group, and the upcoming anniversary to Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday. “It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Knights of Columbus Council 2031 in Yorkton, SK will celebrate their 100th year anniversary on July 13,” said John Curry representing the Knights of Columbus Council 2031. In terms of history, “as an organization of Catholic men, the Knights of Columbus were granted a charter on March 29th, 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut. Led by Michael J. McGivney, an Irish-American priest, the organization began as a mutual benefit society for working-class and immigrant Catholics in America. The group evolved into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable, education, insurance, and other services to anyone in need,” said Curry.
Meanwhile, in Canada, a group of businessmen and investors formed the York Farmers Colonization Company, purchased land, and formed a settlement and center for trade on the banks of the Little Whitesand River. The colony was named York Colony and the Little Whitesand River is now known as Yorkton Creek. The year was 1882, Curry explained. “For many years the Oblate Fathers served the Yorkton area as missionaries. In 1903, the Roman Catholic Redemptorist Fathers purchased a house for a rectory, establishing a permanent church in Yorkton. The following year, volunteers and clergy built a 3-story building staffed with five priests and three religious brothers, serving Yorkton and 10 outlying missions,” said Curry. On December 11, 1904, the building as dedicated as St. Gerard Parish. The population of Yorkton was around 1,300. “On July 13, 1919 the Yorkton Knights of Columbus Council Number 2031 was granted a charter to create a local society. The population of Yorkton at this
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time was just over 3,000 people,” said Curry. “As the ‘strong right arm’ of St. Gerard Parish, the members of Council 2031 dedicate their time, and funds raised or donated, for the betterment of their Parish and Community. The Knights of Columbus organization is dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.” Charity is the foremost principle, and our council enacts this in our community in a number of ways, said Curry. Some of our recent charitable activities, in no specific order are: $1,000.00 donation to the Health Foundation $100.00 scholarship x2 for Yorkton Music Festival participants
$1,500.00 donation to SaskAbilities for the Camp Easter Seals program $650.00 raised, and participation in, the Bowl for Kids Sake event $500.00 scholarship x2 for students graduating Sacred Heart High School $500.00 scholarship x2 for students graduating Yorkton Regional High School $950.00 for the Parkland Valley and Provincial Special Olympics athletes “We provide funding, hosting, and volunteers for a variety of community programs and projects including youth camps, Salvation Army, sponsored refugee family, Zion 8th Group Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, SIGN, Habitat
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us achieve this goal. “We will be celebrating our anniversary on July 13, in conjunction with our State Organizational Meeting ... I would like to take this opportunity to invite members of council, and indeed, the citizens of Yorkton and area, to join us in this celebration. We will be collecting food and funds for the Salvation Army Food Bank at this event. “We would like to conclude by saying that it has been a pleasure and an honour to serve the City of Yorkton and the surrounding area for 100 years, and the Knights of Columbus Council 2031 are proud to be a part of a community of over 20,000 people -- Where Good Things Happen.”
Right-of-way closure planned by City By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
2 Kelsey Bay earlier this year, explained Lonnie Kaal City Manager. The intent of the Yorkton Council has approved for the perma- bylaw was to: • Create a saleable nent closure of a portion of the street right-of-way portion of land that could adjacent to 230 Broadway be combined with the Street East, giving the property at 230 Broadway closure first reading Street East; • Establish a consistMonday. City council had ent right-of-way along approved the closure Broadway Street East, of an unused portion of between Highway 9 and Broadway Street right- Kelsey Bay; and • Provide flexibility of-way, adjacent to 230 for AD potential redevelopBroadway Street East andBreakfast Pancake Breakfast Ad.qxp_Pancake 6/13/19 12:39 PM Page 1
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for Humanity, Shelwin House, Families in need, Kids help phone, our local Schools, and support many other groups and individuals in our community,” continued Curry. “For our 100th anniversary, our council will be purchasing a commemorative park bench that will be located in the Knights of Columbus Park. In addition, we will continue to support our Parish and Community. We will be augmenting this effort by establishing a special anniversary program entitled ‘100 Acts for 100 Years’, with the goal of achieving 100 acts of charity, unity, fraternity, or patriotism during the anniversary year of celebration. We invite everyone in our parish and community to help
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ment or expansion of the property at 2 Kelsey Bay. “As with any permanent road closure, Administration consulted the Ministry of Highways about the potential requirement to provide payment for the lands – though most road right-of-way is acquired through dedication at no cost to the Ministry, some has been acquired as road widening at market value of the day. It was initially understood that no compensation would be required, and Administration put forward the road closing bylaw,” said Kaal. “We have recently reached the last of many steps in the road closing process, being Ministerial approval to finalize title transfer away from the Crown. However, it was identified at this time that the portion of right-of-way adjacent to 2 Kelsey Bay was not acquired as dedicated lands, and instead was purchased as road widening. Ultimately, the Province will only consent to permanent closure of these lands upon
receipt of market value compensation, which would be based on a current appraisal. “Because the primary intent of the closure was to create land that could be sold to the owner of 230 Broadway Street East, and because we have no imminent purchaser to transfer costs of closing the lands adjacent to 2 Kelsey Bay, it is prudent to revise the proposed closure by removing the lands which are subject to market value compensation. The clearest and most efficient way to achieve this is to adopt a new road closing bylaw that repeals the previous one.” In accordance with The Cities Act and the City’s Public Notice Bylaw No. 8/2003, permanent road closures are subject to public notice requirements. As such, the proposed Bylaw will be posted at City Hall and on the City webpage, and advertised in the local newspaper. A mailed notice will not be required as no other parties have been deemed affected.
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Community Spotlight Jumpstart Pancake Breakfast, Sat., June 22, 2019, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CCST. Yorkton Fire Protective Services. 9 Smith Street East (Firehall). Community Event, Fundraisers. Yorkton. All ages. Free. Come watch our fearless firefighters flip flapjacks and enjoy a yummy breakfast too. It’ll be the best pancake and sausage breakfast in Yorkton! Price is by ‘Donation Only’, with 100% of proceeds staying right here in the Yorkton Chapter of Jumpstart. With over 4,142 children in need in our community, your support will go a long way in helping to get local kids active in sports
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Fundraising Hot Dog Sale, Yorkton Legacy Coop Food Store, Fri., June 21, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. Hot dog and a drink $4.00. Proceeds to Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Projects.
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Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Landscape & Memory 2019, June 2 to 28, 2019. Landscape & Memory is a celebration of our community’s creativity and inventive spirit. We welcome every kind of art making and this year 50 people of all ages entered 200 works of painting, drawing, pottery, fabric art, photography, and sculpture. An amazing display of the talent in Yorkton and surrounding area, from Esterhazy to Preeceville and including Russell and Roblin! Mon. to Fri., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat., 1 to 4 p.m., 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK. Admission is always free.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton. A great evening of dancing. All ages are welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Admission: $10.00 Music by: June 21, Russell Pelly Trail Band; June 28, Len Gadica. Contact Peter: 306-782-1846. Rent Hall: 306-783-6109 306-7825915
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Parkinson’s Canada Yorkton & area Support Group Meeting Wed., June 19, 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 306-7837519.
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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.
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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-5022 or 306-6209889 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wed. nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wed. night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Fri. at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.
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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tues. evenings at 5 p.m. till dark. Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club. Everyone welcome. 306516-7521.
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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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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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Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-261-6602 or email friendlyvisitingsask@redcross.ca
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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.
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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a projectbased youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.
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Crossroads - A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Thursdays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway. Free childcare and transportation available & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Shelwin House (please call for address). Adults (women) only. Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more info.
Just a reminder to the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society members: the Society will be holding their season wind-up on Wednesday, June 19. This is a member’s only event, the last one before we take the summer off; members, if you have any questions about the event, please call Liz at 782-2830. If you have had a chance to go walking, at a pace where you can observe all the beauty of spring as you walk, you may have noticed glorious clumps of irises here and there. While they may not be very longblooming, irises are truly special while they are dazzling us with their flowers. The Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris, is the namesake for this family of perennials that offers us hundreds of bold and beautiful irises. They come in a size to suit any garden, from dwarf, mid-size Dutch varieties, and tall bearded types which can be a statement plant of almost four feet tall. Once upon a time we visited the gardens at the Calgary Zoo, and I remember seeing a periwinkle blue-mauve iris plant, probably four feet tall, with huge flowers. It was one of the most striking flowers I had ever seen. Irises have a palette from white to creamy yellow to pinks to bronzes to lavenders to purples and everything in-between. Irises have the interesting distinction of being “bearded” or “beardless”. What does this mean? Bearded irises have a fuzzy white “beard” on the lower petal or “fall”, and beardless irises are smooth. Bearded irises are the most common, while irises like the tall and slender Siberian irises are beardless. Sometimes the bearded irises have petals of one color and falls of another: what a show they are in the spring garden! Irises like welldrained soil, and like to have at least half a day of sunshine. They are
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Gardener’s Notebook not fussy about water requirements, a plus if you are leaning towards a xeriscape garden. These beauties grow from rhizomes, and they look like large pieces of ginger root with smaller roots coming from the main bulb. They are a type of bulb that needs special care when planting. They should be planted so that they are slightly visible on the soil surface: don’t dig a deep hole to plant them, as you would a tulip. You are really planting the roots, but the rhizome itself should be almost resting on the soil surface. I read that if we plant them too deep they will not bloom, and if we give them fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen they could rot. As with many plants, once the irises are finished blooming, we should cut off the spent blooms so that the plant will put its energy into the roots again. In the fall, trim the leaves back to two or three inches. Fall is the ideal time to plant irises; keep this in
mind if you have to divide them. Yes, they do reach a stage where they should be divided to keep up their vitality, usually between three to five years. Years ago, we got a lovely clump of Siberian irises from my Auntie Frances. Mom had the clump growing in her yard, and when we started our garden, Mom gave us part of that clump. Since then, we have shared it with our plant sales over the years as the time came to divide the plant. We knew it was time to divide when the plant began to start pushing up soil, got too dense, or began to form a hollow ring in the centre of the clump. Irises are long-lived perennials that will provide beautiful flowers in spring and striking foliage for the rest of the growing season. They’re a wonderful addition to any garden or flowerbed! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca; have a great week and be sure to wear a hat!
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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, ot hello, checker s, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gat her i n g s t o play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 o r e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.
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Childcare fundraiser Accent On Kids Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Yorkton held a fundraising barbecue Friday. The Board of the day care centre volunteered to put on the event, which was supported by donations from Save On Foods, Old Dutch, Harvest Meats, and the Cornerstone Credit Union which provided their courtyard as a location for the barbecue. It was the seventh year for the event and organizers were happy to see the sunshine as rain hit the day the last two years. Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels
Love notes that matter
“Dear Nana. I’m good. But I’m in love with you. Benjamin.” He wrote that note at around five. His crooked pencilled letters sprawled across the full eight and an half inch width of paper. I keep it in my Bible to show his future wife, should he marry, that I came first. Then I’ll show her the photos his mother took a few days ago, proof of another significant first. On that day, Benjamin showed up at my workplace and presented me with a bouquet of storebought flowers. A gift, just because. Fifteen years ago, his parents stopped by our home with a 28th anniversary gift. A book: Chicken Soup for the Grandparent’s Soul. “Nice,” I said. “We’ll enjoy that! Thank you!” “Open it.” I did. “Hope you enjoy being almost grandparents,”
she’d written on the first page. “Love, Amanda and Kendall.” That puzzled me. I read it again, uncomprehending. Then I noticed their bright eyes and teasing grins and understood their message. As usual, the Preacher responded circumspectly with smiles and congratulations. Not me. I cried. I laughed. I jumped up and down. I hugged Amanda’s small body slightly more carefully than usual. It felt new. Different, now that it carried the tiniest member of our family. A new life. A precious gift, God-sent; from conception a human being of intrinsic worth. Like all babies, a child known since the dawn of creation by our Heavenly Father. Completely unique, yet by Divine design utterly dependent on its mother for nourishment and safe-keeping until delivery.
KATHLEEN GIBSON
Kathleen Gibson (www.kathleengibson.ca) is a Yorkton-based author and speaker.
Sunny Side Up kathleen@kathleengibson.ca
A few weeks later, I saw our grandson’s first ultrasound. He lay on his back, knees tucked up, bouncing like a wee jumping bean. During my own pregnancies, I had no ultrasounds, but I’d felt that motion often. The ability to peek in on grandchild #1, safely stowed in my daughter’s womb, seemed miraculous. I watched overwhelmed as he spread his fingers, wiggled his toes and sucked his thumb. Five siblings have followed Benjamin; each child a Designer special,
each child beloved and welcome. And with each, I have recalled another love note – this one written in Psalm 139 by the Psalmist addressing his
Creator: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your
book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand...”
God’s love note to every child born is also preserved in the pages of scripture. Summed up, it may read like this: “Dear _________(insert your own name.) I’m good. And I’m in love with you. God.”
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Seize the Day After Tomorrow “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” — 2 Corinthians 9:6 Church of God in Christ
MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133 Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME
Zion Lutheran Church (Church of the Lutheran Hour) (GX Radio 9:00 a.m. Sunday) 234 INDEPENDENT ST., YORKTON 306-783-5589 Pastor Andrew Cottrill
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Matins (Prayer), and Devotion
First Baptist Church SMITH STREET & THIRD AVENUE Pastor Steve Rosluk; Office 306-783-3119
Worship Service & Children’s Time at 10:30 a.m. A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU
PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
72 Melrose Avenue • PHONE 306-786-6840 Senior Pastors Des & Cheryl Klingspon Employment Program 306-786-1840
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • Contemporary Worship • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry phclc.org “Changing our world with the love of God.”
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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.
Pastor E. Richardson
306-783-5663
Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Listen to CJGX Radio every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2ND AVE. N & DARLINGTON Deacon: The Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw 306-782-0018 Church 306-786-7131
Sunday, June 23rd
Worship Service and Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies
109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale
Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427
“A Place of New Beginnings”
St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church
Meeting at SS. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca
Sunday, June 23rd Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM All Saints Sunday
Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341
Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043
Sunday, June 23rd Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
“1st Sunday After Pentecost All Saints”
St. Andrew’s United Church St. Andrew’s United Church
SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157
Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church (insert what is happening this week at the church)
Everyone Welcome
Sunday, June 23rd Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. —Everyone Welcome—
++Dominion Chapel Ministry Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny
Join us every Sunday from 10:45 a.m. for a moment of excellent worship and undiluted word of God. Thursday Bible Study/Fellowship 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 366 Independent St., Yorkton www.dominionchapelcanada.com For more information 306-620-2462 306-641-2377 The home of the blessed generation
Westview United Church 355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’
Sunday Worship June 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Westview United will be on Summer Break June 30 - August 1st You are invited to worship with St. Andrew’s United during our break. Westview United services will resume Sunday, August 4th at 10:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778
Saturday Divine Liturgy (English) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy (English/Ukrainian) 9:30 a.m. SICK CALLS ANYTIME—BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE BY APPOINTMENT
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Nagy and Yang on top at Future Links By Devin Wilger Staff Writer A damp weekend was not a problem for the young golfers at the Future Links, driven by Acura Prairie Championship, held at the Deer Park Municipal Golf Course. Over three days, the young golfers managed to put down a successful tournament. The winners were Hyeji Yang from Langley B.C. and Josh Nagy from Saskatoon, SK. Yang said that she struggled on the front nine of the course, but her game on the back nine was what helped her come on top, including a 15-foot birdie on No. 15 which she said gave her confidence and momentum. Behind her were
Golf Canada’s Laura Small and Josh Nagy. Sherri Yang, of Richmond, BC, Brooke Frerichs, Calgary, AB, Autumn Neiszner, Regina, SK, and Kaitlyn Wingnean, Edmonton, AB. The top five earns an
exemptions to the 2019 Canadian Junior Girls Championship from July 29-August 2 at Lethbridge Country Club in Lethbridge, AB. Yorkton’s Ella Kozak,
Golf Canada’s Laura Small and Hyeji Yang the hometown favorite, finished 11th after the weekend, with a score of 43 over par. In the boys round, Nagy came from behind to take the tournament.
While he started the day with a double bogey on the second hole, he made up for it with eight birdies, with only the second under-par round of the tournament. Nagy’s final
score was three under par. “It was really nice to turn the week around on the last round.” While it was a wet weekend, he said that didn’t affect his game very much. “I just stayed to my game-plan and grinded really hard.” The rest of the top five were Tae Kyoung (Eric) Yun of Richmond Hill, ON, Neel Soni, Winnipeg, MB, and Jacob Armstrong, Winnipeg, MB, tied for third, and Richard Dou of Calgary, AB. Each of the top five finishers received an exemption into the 2019 Canadian Junior Boys Championship from August 11-15 at Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club in Hartland, N.B.
Cardinals battle the weather, Bulls By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Officially, the opponent was the Lethbridge Bulls, but in reality, the Yorkton Cardinals’ main foe over the weekend was rain. A series of three games scheduled against the Bulls over three days wound up as a double header on June 16. The first game began on June 14, before being postponed for rain after a single inning. It picked up on June 16 at 2:05, starting with Lethbridge in the lead 1-0. While Yorkton quickly got on the board in the bottom of the second, it was Lethbridge’s game. The Bulls took the lead with three runs in the third, and sealed the deal with four in the seventh. Two runs in the eighth finished the scoring for Lethbridge, and while Yorkton put one up themselves in the bottom of the eighth, it wasn’t enough. Lethbridge won that contest 10-2 The second game started better for Yorkton. The Cardinals
The Yorkton Cardinals dropped a 12-4 decision to Weyburn last Wednesday, but in more recent action have been closer to wins. were in the lead in the bottom of the second, scoring a single run. The Bulls tied it up in the fourth, but in the fifth, two runs put them ahead and lead to their second win of the weekend, with a final score of 3-1. Coach Robbie Dombrowski, frustrated by what he saw as a poor call, was ejected from the game at the top of the fifth. Dombrowski was frustrated with the weekend overall, and said that it’s
clear that offense is the weakness for the Cardinals right now. Disappointed with losing two games that he thought they had a real chance at, he said that they really need to get more competitive at bats. “We’ve got guys swinging for the fences every pitch of the game. We have no approach with two strikes on us, we’re not playing very good situational baseball, not moving guys early, not
making aggressive plays on the bases. It’s hard in this league to string together four hits in a row and score runs, so we’ve got to do those things, and we haven’t been doing the little things.” While he was ejected from the second game, he said that he’s always going to have his players’ back. “He had a short fuse with me, so I figured I had to go out and get my
Nine Lady Gridders on provincial squads By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It will be a different football experience for nine girls from Yorkton. Used to playing 9-aside football with the local Lady Gridders, the nine were among 40 players selected to make-up two Saskatchewan teams for the upcoming Red River Cup in Winnipeg, where teams will player six-aside football. “It will be different for all of us,” said Tyrell MacLean who will be one of the coaches involved. He noted “none of us have coached six-aside football.” So the nine girls; offensive line Alyssa Sander, Shay-Lynn Pelletier, and Katelynne Hoffman, Austen Dubreuil, quarterback, Brooke Hannotte, running back, Camryn Dubreuil and Katelyn Dixon-Appelton on the defensive line Caelan MacLean, line-
backer, and Makayla Pelletier, defensive back, and their coaches will need to adapt on the run. Local coaches involved include Chris Sander, Daryl Zimmer, Jeff Hannotte, and Tyrell MacLean. MacLean said do to various other commitments the teams have only one practice day scheduled before heading to Winnipeg for the July 12-17 event which will see the two Saskatchewan teams play two teams from Manitoba. “We will have access to a football field in Winnipeg, so hopefully we can get some practice time there,” he said. As it stands the teams will play some ‘minigames’ to set the seeding, then move to full games for the semi-finals, leading up to the Red River Cup final July 17, said MacLean.
The event should be a step up in terms of competition for those involved. “It’s going to be a more competitive level for sure,” said MacLean, adding when you take the top 40 players in Saskatchewan “you have a pretty good group of girls. There’s a lot of tal-
ent.” The local girls made the Saskatchewan teams at a camp in Melville, where the majority of the players were from the region, Melville, Moosomin and Yorkton, but players from Regina, Saskatoon and Tisdale were also selected, said MacLean.
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money’s worth. No matter what our record is and no matter what the score is, I want the players to know I’ve got their back.” Dombrowski gives full credit to Lethbridge for coming out on top after a frustrating weekend. “I’ll give credit to Lethbridge, they sat in a hotel room for 48 hours straight, and they came out and beat the snot out of us. They were just more ready to play than us, we have no excuse for that. This is our home park, we were sleeping in our own beds.” Next action is against the Regina Red Sox. While it’s not going to be an easy game, with Regina being one of the toughest teams in the league, Dombrowski
believes playing against the team elevates their game, and they want to win one against them. “That’s the good thing about this league, you’ve got a ball game every night. You’ve got a chance to redeem yourself. There’s no time to sit around and sulk, there’s another ball game tomorrow. We’re not going to say we’re at the bottom of the division, go home and pout about it, we’re going to play hard against Regina.” The first game against Regina on Monday evening was a close one, though Regina wound up on the winning side of the contest 7-6, it coming down to the final run in the bottom of the ninth.
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We the North captures Canada
We the North are now We the Champions. The Toronto Raptors did something last Thursday that I frankly would not have bet a nickel on happening the day the National Basketball Association season started. Even with the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard I didn’t see a championship coming. I’ll admit even as the playoffs started I was not brimming with confidence knowing the Milwaukee Bucks and ultimately the Golden State Warriors blocked the path. The Warriors have been the model of sublime skill for five years, making the finals in each of those years. Stephen Curry is the sweetest shooter since Michael Jordan draining threes with such ease it appears effortless. And Curry did about all he could against the Raptors, but with Kevin Durant out of the picture, and Klay Thompson banged up they were ripe
to be picked. That the Raptors took advantage of the opportunity is not to belittle the accomplishment though. Toronto in many ways over achieved, not Leonard, the best twoway play in the game, but Fred VanVleet the undrafted, star of the team, Kyle Lowry who threw off the mantle of being a playoff underachiever, Serge Ibaka and Norman Powell all rose to the opportunity presented. Sadly, the end of the deciding game six got bogged down in the questionable officiating of the NBA, and their protracted use of video replays, turning the final seconds of an historic win for the Raptors into something that appeared to be in the hands of the Keystone Cops. The situation took away from the natural momentum of the win, and by the time the game was officially over, it seemed almost anticlimactic. But it was a win, one that frankly will be
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Sports forever a benchmark moment in the history of the franchise and the sport. While basketball is just in my top-10 of favourite team sports, the playoff run engaged me completely, and the game six win is certainly in my top-10 sports moments, although not close to topfive. On a related matter in terms of basketball, will the massive bandwagonjumping by fans across this country for the finals mean those who have gathered at various venues across our country will now follow the sport more closely? If the Raptor run has really created a new
generation of basketball fans, it could be huge news for the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Fans who gathered in parks, stadiums and theatres might now migrate to watch the current six teams in the CEBL, our Saskatchewan Rattlers among them, which would be a huge positive. It might also indicate that there is more of an appetite for the game which could lead to more CEBL expansion than might have been anticipated. It has been suggested the league is looking toward being a 12-team league. It seems rather doubtful Regina would have been on the radar to be part of that growth. But thousands at
Mosaic Stadium to watch the Raptors play in the finals might indicate a franchise could find a fan base in our province’s capital. That would be huge for local area fans in having access to games more easily than the drive to Saskatoon, and a made-to-order rival for the Rattlers. Oh, yes, the Stanley Cup wrapped up too. It was June 12, summer officially only days away, and hockey finally had a winner. Congratulations to the St. Louis Blues on winning the Stanley Cup. No fan base in the National Hockey League could be more deserving than those of the Blues, a franchise with more than a half century of history with nary a Stanley Cup final game win, let alone a Cup win. Of course the NHL has had a rather lengthy list of teams without a cup, Buffalo and Vancouver now suffering the longest Cup-less droughts at 49 years, but overall 11 NHL teams have yet to lift the Stanley Cup,
which is basically onethird of the league. That is a rather large portion of the league, and a lot of fans living on hope, and hope alone. Even my lowly Toronto Maple Leafs can look back at a rather gloried past in terms of Stanley Cup wins, although admittedly even I, with more grey hair than I would like, among the hair that is even still growing on my head, has only the vaguest personal recall of their last win in 1967. The situation in the NHL is why I increasingly focus on being entertained by the game I am watching, and not sweating whether a team I favour wins a championship, or not. That said when it does happen, as it did with the Raptors it is sweet because they are rare. In the past 52-years of following sports rather closely, teams I follow across five different pro leagues have managed only 10 championships – so this is one to savour awhile.
Johnson goes distance in Pirate win By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Parkland Pirates hosted Grandview last week at Jubilee Park in the city. The Pirates had a good first at-bat versus the Lakers and carried that momentum to a 17-7 South East Saskatchewan Baseball League victory, although not without a bump along the way. The Pirates may have scored six in the home half of the first, but the Lakers took them right back scoring a half dozen runs in the top of the second. From then on, the Pirates did settle down, said coach Brad Haberman. In particular starting pitcher Jeremy Johnson settled into the game. “Jeremy pitched a really good game,” said Haberman, noting even
in the six-run second, three of those runs were unearned coming off an infield miscue behind the Pirates starting pitcher. In fact, Johnson settled in so-well he ended up going the seven-inning distance, tossing around 110 pitches, said his coach, adding they had planned to relieve him in the seventh but he opted to finish the game with a healthy lead to work with. Offensively things were obviously working for the Parkland squad. “We were hitting well,” said Haberman. “... Everyone was chipping in offensively. I don’t think anyone didn’t get a hit.” The win leaves the Pirates tied for third in the nine team loop with the Langenburg Legends, both with nine points. The Canora Supers lead the league with 14, with Roblin second with 10.
Kurt Karcha of the Pirates takes a lead off first in recent home field action against Grandview.
SWF hosting summer youth camp By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Boys and the outdoors
in the summer sounds like a perfect combination. And, the Yorkton
branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is providing just such an opportun-
ity as it hosts an Outdoor Weekend in July. Laura Uhryn said the weekend camp was
launched in 2018, at the SWF’s outdoor range at York Lake. This year the camp will move to the
Yorkton Terriers Junior Hockey Booster Club Inc.
Annual General Meeting Monday, June 24, 2019 7:00pm
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Boy Scout location at Good Spirit Lake. The new home for the camp will offer some new activities for the youth involved, said Uhryn. “Some of our members have boats and they’ve agreed to take the kids out on Good Spirit (Lake) fishing,” she said. The participants will also be able to participate in archery. “The Boy Scouts have a really nice range out there,” said Uhryn. And, of course there will be a chance to sleep in a tent, and enjoy a campfire. The camp is open to boys’ ages eight-to-12. The cost is $45, and Uhryn said parents do not have to be a member of the SWF for their boys to attend the camp. To register, or for further information, call or text 306-641-6117. Or, look up the Yorkton Wildlife Federation on Facebook.
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Long-time members The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has recognized several chamber members who have been part of it for over 20 years. Pictured are From L to R: Juanita Polegi, Executive Director, Yorkton Chamber of Commerce; Charles Ryder, Painted Hand Casino; Kerry Geddes, Welcome Home Floral & Gift Shop; Larry Harris, Penguin Refrigeration; Lawrence Wegner, D’s Signs; Robert Ashcroft, Custom Micro Systems; Mike Stackhouse, Yorkton Chamber President. Staff Photo by Devin Wilger
Championship season not just about Toronto This would be a great time for someone in Canada to run a basketball program. The Toronto Raptors, being a sports team from Canada that did well, suddenly got a ton of fans over the past few months. Great for them, and the excitement did mean that a lot of people who were not regularly watching the sport had suddenly become big basketball fans. There was more Raptor memorabilia out on Yorkton streets in 2019 than there was ever before. This is great for that team, because they’ve got more people watching and they’ve got more people willing to come to games. For a lot of people in the upcoming season, a
Raptors game is going to be a thing to do in Toronto, to a level that it hasn’t been before.
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The real effect is that people suddenly care a lot more about basketball. This will, naturally, fade, as people realize that outside of the thrill of a championship they don’t actually care that much about basketball. But, they were still watching basketball in their house, with their family, cheering on the team or shouting at Drake for making a big scene on the sidelines. And that’s the important bit, more televisions were tuned to basketball than ever before, and more eyes were on the sport. Young
Thinking I do with words... eyes, and ones who suddenly discovered that this basketball made a lot more sense to them than the hockey and football that have been staples of Saskatchewan sports. A championship season is the kind of thing that makes a future team. There are going to be a ton of new kids trying the sport out, inspired by the
Raptors. It’s going to be great for basketball coaches across the country. It’ll continue to be great for several years, as kids discover their true feelings toward the sport. More people trying it out means more people will like it, and it’s going to have a lot more interest than it had ever had before.
Will that interest fade? Maybe, that depends on how excited people are about basketball at a higher level, and whether those same kids can see themselves continuing to play. If basketball continues to draw eyes thanks to the Raptors, it’s possible the NBA could see interest in markets they haven’t explored Calgary, perhaps – and markets they failed in before – Vancouver, obviously. The Raptors could make Canadian basketball a real force, though it could mean they’re no longer Canada’s team in the end. But that’s fine, because they won’t have to be. What every sport needs is something that gets people excited about
it, and makes them want to try it out. On a local level, that could mean inspiring coaches and friends who like to play. On a national level, it means a team that does well. The Raptors have made people care about basketball in Canada, and that’s good for the sport. Plenty of people still don’t care about basketball, of course, but there are people who don’t care about every sport. They don’t matter here, it’s all about the people who do care, and about the people who just started to care. They might have their interest sparked by this season, and it’s going to change the sport for the better in Canada.
Native Prairie Appreciation Week The Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture have jointly proclaimed June 16 to 22, 2019, as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. “Saskatchewan’s native prairie is an important part of our province’s identity,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This week is a great opportunity to acknowledge the ecological, social and
economic contributions of this iconic prairie ecosystem, and to recommit to ongoing efforts to conserve and protect it.” “Protecting our native prairie and celebrating the role it plays in the province are important to us, along with our farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “Native prairie affects our wildlife, our environment and our liveli-
hood. We have to work together to ensure that it continues to thrive.” The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Native Prairie Appreciation Week for the past 21 years, at the request of the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP). The province’s native prairie is a unique ecosystem that is home to a wide variety of
plants and animals. “Native Prairie Appreciation Week is a great way to engage and educate people from diverse backgrounds about the value of native prairie,” SK PCAP Manager Carolyn Gaudet said. “Native prairie provides a number of ecological goods and services and suitable habitat for a number of species. We are encouraging
all Saskatchewan residents to learn more about grassland ecosystems and explore and experience what native prairie has to offer.” SK PCAP is holding events across the province June 16 to 22 to recognize Native Prairie Appreciation Week. For a complete list, visit www.pcap-sk.org or contact their office at 306-352-0472 or pcap@sasktel.net.
Solstice street fair set for Friday By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The second edition of the Prairie Summer Solstice Street Festival is set to go Friday, June 21 in the city.
The event, which kicks-off at 11:30 a.m., and runs through until 8 p.m., will take place on Second Avenue which will be turned into a street fair location just off Broadway
Hungry at Hyundai Rain brought an end to the Yorkton Hyundai car show on June 15, but people were still hungry, so the perogies were still on the menu. The lunch raised money for Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer Local Initiative Program, which is
Street, explained Janna Glasman, one of the organizers of the Solstice event. The event will feature a number of attractions, including food that will feature such things as
Staff Photo by Devin Wilger
directing funds towards the Health Foundation’s campaign for new digital mammography equipment this year. Even without a car show, the response was positive, with a full dealership of people stopping for a Ukrainian meal.
perogies and sausage, to spring rolls and rice dishes. For those wanting to relieve a bit of stress a lumberjack axe throwing
booth will be on location. Dance troupes and musicians will also be on-hand to provide entertainment, said Glasman. The event is being co-
hosted by a trio of local businesses; Bodywork Therapies with Janna, Refresh Massage Studio and Spa, and Your Community Connection.
New maternity equipment now in use The Health Foundation is pleased new Maternity Equipment is in use. The Health Foundation has been upgrading equipment in the maternity ward over the last year. Purchases include items like: fetal heart monitors, infant resuscitation equipment, infant ventilators, new chairs for breastfeeding, infant warmers and bili blankets. “We are grateful for the donations our donors made, as that is what allowed the Foundation to upgrade this equipment,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation. “The maternity ward of the hospital is a busy with over 700 babies being born some years. In the picture you can see the bili blanket being used, by Danielle Wilk and Baby Ivy. The bili blankets allow mom to hold the baby while
Danielle Wilk and baby Ivy. they are receiving phototherapy, which is better than separating mom
and baby and placing the baby under bili lights. — Submitted
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Hometowns call for cannabis tax share Saskatchewan hometowns are calling on the provincial government to meet federal expectations and recognize the responsibilities municipalities have in cannabis legalization by sharing a portion of cannabis excise tax revenues. In the last month, nearly 50 Saskatchewan hometowns have sent a letter to Saskatchewan’s Minister of Finance recognizing that municipalities value a respectful, government-to-government relationship between provincial and local governments, and
that sharing cannabis excise tax revenues honours that relationship and acknowledges the responsibilities hometowns have in legalization. “As the order of government closest to daily lives, local governments are on the front lines of cannabis legalization, developing and enforcing rules around cannabis production, sales, and consumption,” said Gordon Barnhart, President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).
“Providing hometowns with a portion of cannabis excise tax revenues, as expected by the federal government, recognizes these responsibilities and helps cover the local costs related to legalization.” The 2018 federal budget recognized that the additional tax revenues provided to provinces and territories, who are receiving 75 per cent of cannabis excise tax revenues instead of the 50 per cent originally anticipated, was supposed to be transferred to municipalities and local
communities. Federal Minister of Finance Bill Morneau reiterated that intention in a letter to SUMA on May 21, recognizing the federal government was willing to accept a smaller share of cannabis duty revenues to ensure that provinces and territories would have additional funds to provide to municipalities and local communities to address cannabis related responsibilities. During the month of May, President Barnhart met with Saskatchewan Party MLAs and the
Saskatchewan NDP caucus to speak about the importance of sharing cannabis excise tax revenues with Saskatchewan communities. SUMA’s Executive Committee also met with Minister
Bernadette Jordan, the Minister of Rural Economic Development, to discuss topics important to Saskatchewan hometowns, including cannabis excise tax revenues.
Charity Golf Classic Raises $85,978 for Medical Equipment Yorkton – The 20th Anniversary Charity Golf Classic was held June 6th at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton and was a huge success with golfers and sponsors raising money to buy medical equipment for six healthcare facilities in the region. The tournament is able to raise significant funds because of golfers who collect pledges, and business sponsors who cover the tournament costs. The Charity Golf Classic has purchased $1,471,000 worth of equipment in 20 years. “This being our 20th anniversary made this year a special year, so we wanted to do a great job for our golfers, volunteers and sponsors,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation. “Some of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers have participated in every tournament; and that is just an amazing level of commitment and support for our local healthcare.” “We like how this tournament is run, with the proceeds going to medical facilities throughout the health region, where many of our clients, customers and employees live”
Top fundraising team. From Left to Right: Diane Rusnak Co-Chair, Brenda Serfling, Deb Sapara, Kris Sapara and Dave Dutcheshen, Ross Fisher Executive Director
said Robyn Pflanzer of Cornerstone Credit Union. “Healthcare is a good cause, because eventually everyone will use the healthcare system, and when we need it we want good facilities and equipment.”
The top three fundraisers this year were: 1. Gene Krepakevich raised $9,200; 2. Crystal Ochochinski raised $5,760; and, 3. Ken Chyz raised $5,300.
The business community provides great support for the charity Golf Classic with 34 businesses providing sponsorship and another 50 providing prizes. We are also very grateful to our volunteers; we had 23 volunteers out during the day of the tournament to make sure everything ran smoothly.
The top fundraising team was Kris Sapara, Deb Sapara, Dave Dutchshen and Brenda Serfling raised $26,050. The Health Foundation extends a very sincere thank you to each and every golfer for their tremendous efforts to raise funds to improve healthcare in our communities.
Peggy Parker explaining the putting contest
Golfers on the course
Top Ten Fundraisers. From Left to Right: Gene Krepakevich, Derrick Larsen, Bernie Trischuk, Cathie Novak, Dave Dutcheshen, Diane Rusnak, Bill Prybylski, Crystal Ockochinski, Ross Fisher, Steve Procyshen, and Ken Chyz.
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2019 Charity Golf Classic Raised $85,978 The funds will buy equipment in 6 communities
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OLEECK - Barb. Mom’s wishes were simple - celebrate all that was beautiful in her life. Mom wanted a wine and cheese party a true celebration, which she so subtly hinted to her family and her friends over the years. She wanted a Prosecco toast and a celebration of life. As Mom wished, we proudly celebrate in her honour - Her four children - Kirk (Sheri), Charmaine, Michelle (Cameron), and Clint (Beth). Her two wonderful grandkids, Payton and Jaron. Mom was so proud of each one of us and the people we have become. She congratulated our successes and was saddened when we stumbled. Mom adored her family - sister Jackie, mom Anne, dad Peter, and her brother Denis. Growing up on a farm made her a strong, courageous and resilient woman. She was, most recently, a fabulous hairdresser, but like her mom, was a compassionate aide at the Yorkton Nursing Home for many years. Mom cherished her relationships with her dear friends and extended family, some friends with whom she has known for decades and many who visited her bedside in her final days. She was always prepared to open a bottle of wine or share a beer with her friends. Mom’s pet family was also incredibly important to her. Her faithful poodle, Hershey, and kitty Miss Sophia, as well as Cloé and Katy, with whom she’ll be seeing again. Mom had beautiful flower beds and abundant vegetable gardens wherever she called home, and her cooking and baking were exceptional, especially her recent exploration into French beignets. Mom was fancy. She always had a jam-packed wardrobe, wore perfume and lots of jewelry. She adored visiting Charmaine’s shop, French Toast Kitty, and believed lipstick was the answer to many of life’s problems. Mom fell in love with Tuscany, Italy, and all the beauty of the Italian countryside. It was here that Mom finally had her glorious dream vacation. A private wine tasting and San Giamiango were the highlights of this trip of a lifetime. Mom truly saved up all her energy for this holiday. She came home thoroughly exhausted. Mom was an amazing support to all of us over the years gaining many titles along the way - Hockey Mom, The Mamma, and most recently, International Design Consultant and Rockstar Mom. Mom passed away after a brief stay at the Yorkton Regional Hospital with her four kids and sister at her side. Thank you so much for being with us to celebrate our Mom. She may be gone, she will most surely be missed, but she will never ever be forgotten. We love you Mama. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery. A Life Celebration was held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The tributes were given by Colleen Haider and Charmaine Tomyn. Memorial donations may be made to the Paws & Claws Animal Rescue (Box 1047 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3) as gifts of remembrance, and online condolences may be left for the family at baileysfuneralhome.com.
LUBINIECKI – Seamus Lubiniecki beloved father of Teagan, Tannis and Reece Lubiniecki, son of Del and Jo Ann Lubiniecki passed away at his home in Langenburg on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was fifty years of age. Seamus John Lubiniecki was born in Medicine Hat, AB on April 14, 1969 to parents Del and Jo Ann Lubiniecki. They moved to Calgary and in 1971, Seamus’s brother Shane was born. They then moved to Lethbridge where Seamus attended elementary school. It was here that he was active in the sport of boxing. Seamus’s agility and dedication to the sport earned him many titles in Alberta. The Lubiniecki family moved to Yorkton in 1982 where Seamus attended Composite Junior High. He loved playing baseball at this age. Seamus was quick to make friends in Yorkton, at his junior high school and then as he continued on to Yorkton Regional High School. Seamus’s days as a teenager in Yorkton are remembered fondly by his classmates and peers. He was a fun loving and unique character. Many who grew up in Yorkton in the 1980’s will remember Seamus’s famous “stick man van”. There are countless humorous stories of Seamus’s experiences from this time in his life. In 1987 Seamus’s family moved to Crystal Lake and Seamus attended Sturgis School. He completed grade 11 and then chose to enter the workforce. He was employed as a roofer by Jim Wilton. He then went out to B.C. and Alberta where he had several temporary construction jobs. In 1990 he moved to Saskatoon where he again worked as a roofer. It was here in Saskatoon in 1991 that he met Renai Morash, who he would go on to marry in 1996. Seamus attended SIAST in Saskatoon for pre-employment machining and earned his journeyman machinist ticket in 1996. He was employed as a machinist by Hitachi and by JNE Welding in Saskatoon. Seamus joined the Millwright Union Hall Local 1021 in 1996. He worked at many plant sites across the province through the union and earned his journeyman millwright ticket in 2000. Seamus’s oldest daughter, Teagan was born in Saskatoon in 1998, followed by his second daughter Tannis in 2000. In 2000, the family moved to Hudson Bay, SK for employment with Weyerhauser. In 2003 his youngest daughter Reece was born. The girls have fond family memories of camping, fishing, and time spent surrounded by nature in Hudson Bay. Regular gatherings with other Hudson Bay families brought lifelong friendships from this period in time. In 2008, the family moved to Churchbridge, SK. for employment with Mosaic. Seamus coached girls ball in Churchbridge and enjoyed the girl’s early years of hockey. Although his marriage to Renai ended at this time, they remained friends, particularly in the last several years of his life. In 2014 Seamus began work at Snow Lake, MB with Hudbay Minerals. He would travel back and forth from his home in Langenburg to his work in Snow Lake on a weekly basis. He enjoyed the drive, often stopping to pick rocks along the way. He loved his Snow Lake family. He thought of his roommate Riley Eastman as a brother and Riley’s mom and dad, Gail and Gator Eastman as another set of parents. He was well liked by his coworkers had many good friends in the Snow Lake community. A month before his passing he had commented how he loved his current life and how his time in Snow Lake brought him complete happiness. Seamus will be remembered for his sense of humor. He made so many people he came into contact with laugh. He could change the workplace from a place of boredom to a place of fun. And a party just wasn’t the same without Seamus. Seamus will be remembered for his love of animals, especially dogs and cats. When he saw a dog, he could not stop himself from petting or hugging it and many a cat were wrapped in blankets and cradled in his arms. Seamus will be remembered for his preoccupation with rocks. He picked them, he hauled them, he made Inukshuks with them and he never stopped dreaming of building with them. Seamus loved family gatherings. He loved to tease his nieces and nephews and younger cousins. He was always entertaining and they looked forward to his visits. He loved a good fish fry and a bonfire (the bigger the better). He was a warm and welcoming person, at ease with anyone, and he loved to visit with friends and family of all ages. Seamus was predeceased by his grandparents Leo and Alma Lubiniecki of Sturgis; and James and Joan Dodd of St. John’s NFLD, his uncles, Bernie Lubiniecki and Kevin Lubiniecki. He leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters, Teagan, Tannis and Reece Lubiniecki of Churchbridge and their mother Renai Morash of Churchbridge; his parents, Del and Jo Ann Lubiniecki of Crystal Lake; his brother Shane (Corinne) Lubiniecki of Yorkton; his Snow Lake “family”, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. A celebration of Seamus’s life was held on Friday, June 14, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Reece, Renai and Seamus’s cousin, Raegan. Musical selections were Simple Man and Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care Yorkton.
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TRATCH – Mrs. Mary Tratch of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Paul Tratch passed away peacefully at the Yorkton District Hospital on Sunday, June 9 with her son Terry by her side. Mary was born on July 22, 1924 to Alexander and Francis Diakow (Wionzek) on the family farm north of Buchanan in the Dobrowody District. Mary was the second youngest in a family of seven. Sisters Emily, Cecilia, Stella, Nancy and brothers, Paul and Anton. She attended Olesha School finishing grade school. She then went to live with her older sister Cecilia in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan to help her out during her illness. She then moved to Thorsby, Alberta where she worked at an egg grading facility and lived with her sister Emily. The following year she returned home and was united in marriage to Paul Tratch on October 7, 1944. When Paul came back from the army, they lived at Paul’s homestead with Bill and Stella for a brief period until they purchased a quarter of land 1 mile south of the homestead. There they farmed until 1975, when they moved to Yorkton. Mary was a homemaker. Her hobbies were gardening, sewing, knitting and baking. While on the farm, she was an active member of Olesha Church, serving as Secretary Treasurer for the Ladies Club. In Yorkton, the garden was her main focus in summer, including much canning from the apple trees. Winter was sewing. She was a dedicated member of the St Mary’s U.C.W.L., serving as club secretary and president. She was also a member of the Blue Army. (The Apostolate of Fatima). In October 1994, Paul and Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and made the trip to California to visit family and site see. A gift from their children. She continued to reside at the house after her husband passed away in 2001. In 2008 she became one of the first residents in the Gladstone Seniors Residence. She was close to St. Mary’s Church which she walked to and attended regularly. She made many friends at the Gladstone Seniors Residence, she enjoyed playing cards, watching entertainment, taking part in exercises and having coffee. Mary was predeceased by husband Paul, 2001, son Robert, 2018, son-in-law Bernie, 2000, sisters Cecilia (Steve) Weselowski, Emily (Andrew) Babuik, Stella (Bill) Tratch, brothers Paul (Rose) Diakow, Anton (Kay) Diakow, Joseph in infancy. In-laws, Nellie (Paul) Hrynkiw, Anton (Stella) Tratch, Katie (Thor) Thorson, Jesse (Bill) Dennis, Metro (Rose) Tratch and Joe Krochak. She leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memory, daughter-in-law Darlene, granddaughters Candace (Shane) and Carmen, son Daniel (Doris), granddaughter Renee (Kirk), great grandsons, Maksym and Sebastian, son Terry, daughter Christine and sister Nancy Krochak. Prayers were held on Friday, June 14, 2019 preceded by the Holy Rosary led by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League and The Blue Army. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. and Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. as the Concelebrants. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and St. Mary’s Choir members. The cross bearer was Phyllis Lazaruk (niece) and the epistle reader was Doris Tratch (daughter-in-law). Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League held an honour guard. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Daniel Tratch (son), Terry Tratch (son), Russell Tratch (nephew), Candace Tratch (granddaughter), Carmen Tratch (granddaughter) and Renee Tratch (granddaughter) serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 155 Catherine Street, Yorkton, SK S3N 0B9.
PATZER - Allan Patzer, beloved husband of Lyla, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was 87 years of age. Allan was born Sept 20, 1931. He grew up on the family farm, received his education, and then continued farming at home, with his family. In his early 20’s Allan moved to his own farm, and it wasn’t long until he met the love of his life, Lyla Hansen. They were married in Oct 1956 and then blessed with four healthy boys, David, Terry, Kordell and Cameron. Allan took pride in his farm and livestock; especially his Charolais cattle, even showing the occasional pure bred bull at the cattle shows. He loved his white Charolais calves. He had several dogs that became his companions over the years, some climbed trees, and one even riding proudly on the round bales he would have lifted high with the tractor while transported to feeding areas. Farming and cattle events were always attended, many hours spent at sales and the Agribition in Regina became an annual event. Allan loved to help friends and neighbors in any way he could. Coffee breaks and enjoying home baking were always very important part of this. He was his own mechanic and when it came to fixing machinery he would always figure out what needed to be done, some creativity was incorporated; the welder became his close friend. He loved to sing, and in the early 1950’s he was a member of the Men’s Choir which later had a radio broadcast called “Songs in the Night” which aired over CJGX Radio Yorkton under the late Reverend Walter Hoffman. Allan predominantly sang Bass in the choir as well as quartets; however, he was capable of singing any part. Years later Allan was proud to have his sons join the choir as well, then known as “The Ebenezer Singing Men”. Allan was very faithful in all his service for his Lord and Saviour, being a good Steward of what God blessed him with. Allan loved sports including hockey, softball (he was a pitcher), curling, playing Rook, and in later years golf, joining his boys and friends for a round. Fishing was his passion; be it summer or winter. During the winter months if you needed to contact him he was usually available from his office on Goose Lake. He rarely missed watching a Roughrider game. Allan loved to read (especially the Bible), memorize scripture verses, and pray. We were confident that each night he would mention each of his children, while on his knees praying, before retiring to bed. He was a man of Faith. The transition from a slowed farm life to one in Yorkton was an adjustment, however, dad quickly became part of the coffee crew at the Parkland Mall, and he and Lyla found more time to travel to their children’s home(s) for visits be that by Car or Flight; each home (aside from family members) had pet(s) that welcomed them and dominated laps for attention and affection. Allan was a loving and caring Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. During the beginning of his residence at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home Allan enjoyed attending all the entertainment activities and would participate as much as possible, especially if it involved singing. Many hours were enjoyed listening to Lyla read scripture and he was known to randomly recite portions from memory. He would smile and say “Not even Alzheimer’s can take it away from me”. His sense of humor was unfading and his smile was well known to all who interacted with him, as clearly evident by staff who provided his care. Allan is preceded by his parents, sisters, and all but one of his brothers. He leaves to celebrate his life, Lyla, his four sons (and spouses), his grandchildren (and spouse), great granddaughter, his youngest brother, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends. The funeral service was held on Saturday, June 15th 2019 from the Ebenezer Baptist Church with Pastor Kendall Buhler officiating. Organist & pianist, Jeanette Kriger and Kitty Arndt led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘’Beyond the Sunset ‘ and ‘Softly and Tenderly’. A trio of Kitty Arndt, Sheldon Fichtner and Marlon Milbrandt sang ‘The Lights of Home’. Sheldon & Marlon also sang ‘Go Rest High on That Mountain’. Honorary bearers were Wayne Fenske, Ed Anaka and Arlan Fandrey. The interment took place in the Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery with David Weinmaster, Paul Weinmaster, John Surkan Jr., James Hansen, James Patzer and Darryl Patzer serving as the casket bearers. Memorials were to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Memorial Fund, or to the Good Spirit Lake Bible Camp. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
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MILLS – Jean Mills, a resident of St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville, formerly of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Ely Mills passed away on June 1, 2019. Jean (Dobrowney) Mills was born in Foam Lake on December 14, 1929. She was raised in West Bend by her grandma Dobrowney, as her own mother passed away when Jean was two days old. She left home in 1947 to work at the Yorkton Hospital. On June 12, 1956 she married Ely Mills and they resided in Yorkton all their married life. Jean worked at Crolls Department Store in Yorkton for many years. Ely passed away in 1997 and in 2007 she moved into Aspen Bluffs Villa. In 2016 she was transferred to St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville. She resided there until her passing on June 1, 2019. Jean is predeceased by her husband Ely, her mother Jennie, her father Alex, step mother Anne and sister Rose. Jean is survived by her brother Hank, sister Gladys, Auntie Ann as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Roland Legge of St. Andrew’s United Church Officiating. The hymns included in the service were ‘How Great Thou Art’, ‘Softly and Tenderly’ and ‘Amazing Grace’. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Robert Paston, George Flunder and Jerry Debrowney serving as the casket bearers. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of one’s choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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to the second floor directly ahead. Beyond that, before the archway leading to the great room, is a doorway to the garage. Opposite the stairway is a coat closet and two-piece lavatory with the laundry room nearby. The great room boasts sliding glass door that open to a large patio, as well as a gas fireplace. Tall windows flank the patio doorway. Flowing into the great room is the dining room, with a window overlooking the back garden. A two-door pantry occupies one corner.
The kitchen is separated from the dining room by a prep island an eating bar. Natural light will flood into the work area through the window over the double sink. The U-shaped counter configuration will spell efficiency for the cook. Upstairs, the master suite looks out to the back garden for privacy. As well as an en-suite with double basins and a glass-enclosed shower, there is a generous walkin closet. The secondary bedrooms share a threepiece bathroom. The sec-
ond bedroom overlooks the back garden, while the third overlooks the front. A linen closet is handy to all three bedrooms. Alongside the stairway is an open space with a view to the lower floor, railed for safety. The double garage has access to the corridor leading to the great room, as well as a door to the side garden. Exterior finishes include horizontal painted siding, with contrasting board-and-batten on one side of the entry. The front door features sidelights and glass insets. The home measures 32 feet wide and 42 feet deep, for a total of 2,059 square feet. Plans for design 7-41011 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 $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD. c/o..Yorkton This Week #201- 1658 Commerce Ave Kelowna, BC V1X 8A9 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@ jenish.com
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BORYS – Barry Wayne Borys of Regina, SK, aged 67, passed away on June 5, 2019, at the Wascana Grace Hospice after living for two and a half years facing the daily challenges of Glioblastoma Multiforme while surrounded by the love and support of his family. Barry was born in Yorkton, SK on October 2, 1951, to Alec and Rose Borys. He married Lillian Giraudier on July 31, 1971, and their union was blessed with two daughters. Barry's greatest love in life was his family. He will be missed by his loving mother, Rose; his best friend and loving wife of 48 years, Lillian; his daughter, Renée Nicurity; her husband, Jason Nicurity; their daughter, Téah; his daughter, Janelle; and her daughter, Mékélie. In addition, he will be missed by his brother, Terry; his brother-in-law, Richard Giraudier; his wife, Gail; and their family. Barry will also be missed by extended family members and many friends. Barry was predeceased by his father, Alec (2001); his father-in-law, Jean Giraudier (2001); and his mother-in-law, Cécile Giraudier (2018). We know that they have already welcomed him home. Barry attended public schools in Sandy Lake, MB; Melville, SK; and Bengough, SK. His post-secondary education was at the University of Regina. Barry's career as a teacher in Regina public schools saw him serve children, young people, their families, school communities, and his colleagues for thirty-five years. According to Barry's wishes, cremation has occurred and there will be no service. Family and friends so wishing may make donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada by mailing your gift to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 205 Horton Street East, Suite 203, London, Ontario, N6B 1K7; by telephoning 1-800-265-5106; or by donating online at www.braintumour.ca/6915/donate-now We will forever celebrate Barry's dedicated love of family, his life exceptionally well-lived, and his significant contributions to the community. He was a hardworking man with a heart of gold. We love you, Barry. BILOKRYLY - Lorraine Bilokryly September 11, 1930 – June 7, 2019. Lorraine Bilokryly was born as Marion Lorraine Payne in 1930 in Springside, SK. She went into nurses training in 1949 and graduated in 1953. She married Murray Bilokryly that same year. The couple moved from Theodore to Regina in 1963. Lorraine found her niche at the Pioneer Village where she worked for over 30 years. Murray died in 1985 of cancer but Lorraine stayed in Regina 10 more years. She retired to BC to be close to Nancy’s family and her new found love Sherv. They made a new life together on Vancouver Island. Lorraine was a vitamin and health food fanatic. She exercised every day, loved to golf, dance and play cards. She had a wonderful full life. Lorraine suffered a debilitating stroke on May 18 and died in her sleep on June 7. That’s what she would call “a good way to go”. Lorraine is survived by two daughters, Cathy Kelly and Nancy Beyer, 4 grandchildren, Jasmine and Shaun Kelly; Allison and Jordyn Beyer and 2 great grandchildren, Caleb and Chase. She also leaves behind surviving sisters Dorcas, Ethel, Mabel and brothers, Alan and Stewart. Services will be held in Theodore, SK. on June 29 at 11 am at the United Church. Tea to follow.
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12 GOOD SPIRIT CRES. Garage Sale Thurs., June 20, 5:30pm-8pm & Fri., June 21, 9am-8pm. Come out and see what we have! 138 SUNSET DR. S. Thurs., June 20 & Fri., June 21, 9am-5pm. Toys, children’s books, clothes, numerous household items. 145 MACGRATH ST. Fri., June 21 and Sat., June 22, 8am-4pm Moving Sale. Household goods. dishwasher, computer equipment, everything must go. 17 MORITZ BAY Fri., June 21 & Sat., June 22, 9am-5pm. Downsizing - Large house & yard sale. 181 SUNSET DR. N. Silver Heights area. Fri., June 21 & Sat., June 22, 9am-7pm 190 6TH AVE. NORTH. Fri., June 21, 11am-5:30pm & Sat., June 22, 10am-5:30pm. Big Garage Sale. Tons of stuff. Come check it out! #1-99 FENSON CRES. Fri., June 21, 9am-6pm & Sat., June 22, 9am-3pm. 205 SUNSET DR. S. Thurs., June 20, Fri., June 21, Sat., June 22, 9am-5pm. Multifamily. Furniture, kids items, clothing, antiques, household items, tools. 222 CIRCLEBROOKE DR. Thurs., June 20 & Fri., June 21, 1pm-7pm/ Antiques, sporting equipment, household items, tools and pet supplies. 323 MYRTLE Ave.; Wed., June 19, Thurs., June 20, Fri., June 21, Sat., June 22, 8am-8pm. 500 Arctic Cat 4X4 Quad, Craftsman self prop. mower, Craftsman 9.5hp snowblower, Chauffeur Mobility MediChair, power saw, 2 mountain bikes, gas weed trimmer, fishing equipment, tools, household supplies, misc. articles, clothing. 364 VICTORIA AVE. Thurs., June 20, 12noon-7pm, Fri., June 21, 10am-7pm, & Sat., June 22, 9am4pm. Huge Multifamily garage sale. Men’s, ladies, children’s clothing, extra large mens, ladies clothing, ladies scrub tops size small & medium, Ladies scrub pants size medium, toys and like new baby items, hard cover war and battleships books, dresser with mirror, love seat & chair, alot of kitchen items, Christmas decorations. Something for everyone. Cancelled if raining. 45 RAE AVE (Harris Subdivision). Paws & Claws Annual Fundraiser Garage Sale & BBQ. Thurs., June 20, 4pm-8pm, Fri., June 21, 10am7pm & Sat., June 22, 10am-5pm. BBQ: 11am-2pm Saturday Only. All funds raised will go towards the animals in our care. 490 RIVERVIEW ROAD. Fri., June 21, 10am-7pm & Sat., June 22, 9am-1pm. No Early Birds! Chainsaw, chipper, brand name clothes & purses, exercise bike, kids clothes & toys, assorted furniture, lamps, bedding & more. Come check it out! 72 BRADBROOKE DR. Thurs., June 20 & Fri., June 21, 8am-6pm. Western wear, collectible toys, antique bed, goalie equipment & miscellaneous. 78 ELIZABETH AVE. Thurs., June 20, Fri., June 21, 8am-5pm & Sat., June 22, 8am-1pm. Multifamily garage sale. Lots of tools and household misc. items. No early birds. 85 GOOD SPIRIT CRES. Thurs., June 20 & Fri., June 21, 9am-5pm both days. City of Yorkton Sign Bylaw No. 16/2003 says Garage Sale Signs cannot be located in public streets, sidewalks, boulevards, centre medians, parks or be attached to trees, signs or light poles on public lands. Where Garage Sale signs are found by City Staff on public lands, such signs will be removed and disposed of. The signs are distracting for drivers and a public safety concern. WILLOWBROOKE ON Highway 47 South, before village; Fri., June 21, 9am-6pm, Sat., June 22, 9am7pm. Multi-family Yard Sale. Rain or Shine. Antiques, tools, household items, misc. gates and fence wire. Toys, movies, some tack, 8x8 new shed. Something for everyone.
FOR SALE: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2-door convertible, gas, 5-speed standard. Also have parts car. $1,500. Phone 306-641-4987.
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Cars 1959 PONTIAC Laurentian 2-door hardtop. 283 motor, 2-speed power glide transmission. Dual exhaust, mag wheels. $29,000; 2003 Mustang red convertible. V6 automatic, Beige cloth interior and roof, new tires, battery, excellent used condition. $9,500 Downsizing; 2010 Buick LaCrosse (gold), V6 automatic, power everything, remote start, seats 5 (cloth), excellent tires, new battery. $9,500. 306-435-2934. 2011 FORD FOCUS. Good second car for spouse or younger member of the family. Call 306783-3447. Leave message and call will be returned in 48 hours.
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2017 CONNECT 241LK 29ft 8” travel trailer, single slide, power awning. A1 condition. $25,000 OBO. Phone 306-548-2101. 24.5ft KUSTOM KOACH 5th wheel, nice shape, updated interior, a/c, awning, no slides, sleeps 4, tires like new, easy pulling, mostly shedded. Phone 306-5484340. Stenen.
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. 970 CASE tractor standard, low hours, front tires brand new, back tires 80% wear left. Asking $8,500. OBO. 306-783-4502, 306-6213085. Yorkton. GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB
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Neighbourhood CATERER’s FOR SALE. Selling to the right person(s). Equipment, building and more. Straight sale or will train/mentor. Lorraine at 306-4682606 or 306-747-7413, Shellbrook, SK. SWNA-Renaissance_1x44.g19_R001
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Excellent game of fishing fun
If you like fishing, and I count myself among those who do, then Coldwater Crown is most certainly a game to try. If you are not into riding around in a boat tossing spoons into the water in hopes a pike will attack it, well this game might be of less interest, although it plays so well, it’s still a fun game, if theme does not matter to you. So what is this game all about? “You’ve secured your spot as a competitor in the world-renowned Coldwater Crown fishing tournament, and the contest has just begun! Will you be able to cast the right bait at the right time to reel in the biggest fish? Will you be able to strategically balance your efforts at the different fishing locations to win the most trophies? Very little is certain on these frigid waters, but it’s guaranteed the fish will be biting,” details the fluff in the rulebook. As in fishing, he who catches the most and biggest fish, gets bragging
rights for the day. “During the game, you will catch a variety of fish from the Shore, River, and Lake. You will compete with the other players to win various contests based on the fish you catch to earn victory points. At the end of the game, the player with most points is crowned champion! To catch fish, you’ll cast bait from the four Zones (Zones 3, 4, 5 and 6) on your player board. Whenever you cast the last piece of bait from a particular Zone, take note of the bait’s color and the Zone number. You catch a fish from the same Zone number on the game board that matches that bait’s color. You’ll also catch the special Master Angler fish by casting the right combinations of bait as the game goes along,” denotes the rules. What designer Brian Suhre has accomplished here is to mimic the actions of a real fisherman on a game board. Frankly, I was skeptical it was possible, but Suhre
THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com manages it in almost every sense. Players get to fish in four different areas; river, lake etc. with a definite element of luck on
what species you catch, and how large the fish is, which of course is exactly as it is in real life. You can’t always fish where you want to
either, as other players may have beaten you to the favoured spot, again nicely reflecting reality. Tagged fish are good, if you have the right coloured tag at game’s end. And this is a game that mimics a fishing tournament, so you can earn points at the end based on size, species caught etc. You require bait, and when you are out of it, you need to sacrifice at least part of a turn to essentially get to the bait shop for more.
It really all comes together in a rather bangon representation of actually being out fishing without the sunburn, mosquitos, or touching slimy jackfish. Coldwater Crown surprised and impressed me, and is flirting with top-five games of 2019, at least six months in. Check it out at www. bellwethergames.com Thanks to fellow gamers Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.
Saying thank you Real Canadian Superstore said thanks to their customers Friday offering up hamburgers, hotdogs and the fixings as part of a free lunch initiative. It is estimated 65 per cent of families eat alone, so by offering the lunch it was hoped it would bring patrons, friends and staff together to share the camaraderie of a good lunch. And it was a way to thank you to customers for the past year. Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels
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Fighting Pike send teams to provincials By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Fighting Pikes lacrosse club sent three teams to provincials in Sturgis on the weekend. Adam Stewart, a spokesperson and coach for the organization said the three teams played well but did not bring home the gold medals they were hoping for. “Unfortunately we fell a little short of our goals,” he said. The U13 team went through the weekend ending up in a three-way tie for third spot, but based on a tie-breaking formula finished fifth, out of seven teams, said Stewart. He added the finish was a solid one, especially in the first year of the provincial
championship for the age group. The host Sturgis team took home the U13 gold medals. In the U15 division, Stewart admitted he had high hopes going into the weekend. “That was my really strong team,” he said. “But, it was one of those weekends, it didn’t go for us.” The first day the U15 Fighting Pike lost two games, and that put the team out of contention for the gold medals. But on day two the U15 team settled, and did get to the bronze medal game. “We lost in overtime to Sturgis for the bronze,” said Stewart, adding on day two the team “played really hard, especially after a tough first day.”
The U18 Fighting Pike lost in the bronze medal game at provincials on the weekend. In U18 the Fighting Pike again worked hard. “My squad played pretty well. I was happy,” said Stewart. The U18 team would
also make it to the bronze medal game, dropping the game by a pair of goals to Prince Albert. “We played a good game, really physical,”
offered Stewart. Sturgis won the U18 gold, which Stewart said was almost fitting as it was the Sturgis’ long-time coach Brad Cameron’s
The Yorkton U18 Cardinals played a close one with Melville last Wednesday. The Cardinals hosted and scored 12 runs on their home turf. However, the visitors would take home the win, scoring 14. “We ran into a bit of a problem one inning,” said Yorkton coach Craig Krasowski, adding one inning where the pitching is off even a little can be the difference in a ball game. The Yorkton squad, the first in the age category in the city since 2004, have two games left on their schedule, Monday hosting Canora, and then next Friday, June 21, heading to Melville.
Midget baseball is back in Yorkton after a 15-year absence, The teams was in action last week at Jubilee Park versus Melville.
It was Cards versus Cards in PeeWee action By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was a battle of Cardinals versus Cardinals Wednesday evening at Jubilee Park in the city. The Farrell Agencies Cardinals took on the McMunn & Yates Cardinals in PeeWee baseball action. In a game where offence shone from both teams McMunn & Yates came out on top 10-6 in the Parkland Minor Baseball League contest. The season is winding down for the 12 PeeWee teams involved in the league this season, with only a game of two left on the schedule leading up to a season wind-up tournament scheduled for Canora Saturday, June 22.
Two Yorkton PeeWee teams went head-to-head last week.
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last game with the team, ending some 30 years of lacrosse. “It was great for them to win for him,” said Stewart.
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Women’s rights offer best solution to world’s woes
What’s the top solution for resolving the human-caused climate crisis? According to Paul Hawken, it’s educating girls and improving family planning. Hawken is the author of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. “Drawdown” is “the point at which levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and then steadily decline, ultimately reversing global warming.” For the book, now grown into a project and website, Hawken and a team of researchers used peer-reviewed evidence to find the top 100 solutions to climate disruption under seven categories: energy, food, women and girls, buildings and cities, land use, transport and materials. Solutions range from solar and wind power to farmland restoration and marine permaculture.
The study looked at three scenarios. “Plausible” solutions “are adopted at a realistically vigorous rate over the time period under investigation, adjusting for estimated economic and population growth.” “Drawdown” considers adoption of solutions optimized to achieve drawdown by 2050. “Optimum” is when “solutions achieve their maximum potential, fully replacing conventional technologies and practices within a limited, competitive market.” Although the top single solution is, surprisingly, refrigerant management, the best result comes from combining two related solutions, educating girls and family planning, which fall at 6 and 7, respectively, on the list. Drawdown finds these measures could reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases by 120 gigatonnes and human population by one billion by 2050.
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“Stark gender disparities remain in economic and political realms.” There’s no single solution to climate disruption and other environmental crises we’ve created. Our refusal to take necessary action for so long, even though we knew about the problems, means we have to urgently employ every means possible. Women’s rights — including education, family planning and equal opportunity in all aspects of society — are necessary for stabilizing population growth, creating a better world and ensuring the well-being and survival of our species. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor and Writer Ian Hanington. Learn more at https:// davidsuzuki.org/.
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Phone: 306-783-9888
11 - 2nd Ave. Yorkton
Light lunches served fresh & fast Only independent coffee shop in town Over 18 years in Yorkton Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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www.parklandcpap.ca Email: info@parklandcpap.ca
Come in and talk to us. The coffee is always on. Walk in Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm. After hours/ weekends by appointment
SALES TEAM AT
306-782-2465