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Accident Monday

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A severe accident has occurred with EMS, RCMP, and fire services responding to the scene. The intersection of Fourth Avenue and Broadway Street was blocked off by emergency personnel with the perimeter extending over a full city block as RCMP directed traffic. Multiple ambulance staff could be seen loading and

tending to a patient on scene. A deployed airbag in a damaged vehicle could be seen. The situation is currently under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

Hunter Arnold sentenced By Devin Wilger Staff Writer In Court of Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bench in Yorkton, Hunter Arnold was sentenced following being found guilty of two charges of dangerous driving causing death. The charges stem from a collision on Sept. 24, 2016 which killed two men, Tyler Dobko, 29, and

Jordan Stoll, 17. Arnold was airlifted by STARS air ambulance to Regina with serious injuries and spent several weeks in hospital in Saskatoon. Arnold suffered severe nerve damage, multiple broken bones and heavy blood loss due to the collision. Arnold was sentenced to a period of one year in prison, followed by one

year of probation and 75 hours of community service. The sentence was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;nearâ&#x20AC;? joint submission between the crown and defence, with the only point of contention being whether a driving prohibition should be placed on Arnold following his custodial sentence. While much of the case law submitted in sentencing had sentenc-

es of 18 months, Judge J.D. Kalmakoff noted that the extent of the injuries experienced by Arnold, and his continued treatment for those injuries, would make a prison term more onerous for him than it would for someone in good health. The case is also on the low end for the offence due to the low likelihood to reoffend, Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oth-

erwise fairly clean driving record, and the fact that this is his only criminal charge on record. However, due to two people dying due to the offence, the only appropriate sentence would involve a period of incarceration. Arnold also did not receive a driving prohibition following his release. At the end of submis-

sions, Prosecutor Andrew Wyatt expressed that he wanted to make it clear that the decision to proceed with charges and the trial was his alone, based on the facts of the case, and was not influenced in any way by the victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families. Justice Kalmakoff added that the popularity of the verdict would not be a factor in the sentence.

Terriers fall Kozak headed to deeper into debt world golf event By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers lost a substantial amount of money suffering a $54,792 deficit over the past season. That builds on an existing debt of roughly $34,000, leaving the team with an overall debt nearing $90,000. The numbers were unveiled Monday at the Terrierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual general meeting by club treasurer Corvyn Neufeld. In presenting the numbers Neufeld did note the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditors have pointed out to the club that the Terriers â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough assets to cover our liabilities.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That number (the

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;That number (the debt), got a little bit bigger.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Terrier treasurer Corvyn Neufeld debt), got a little bit bigger,â&#x20AC;? he noted. Asked who was owed money with the team in debt, Neufeld told Yorkton This Week the team has a line of credit with the Royal Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re close to that limit now,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding the debt â&#x20AC;&#x153;fluctuates over the source of the year,â&#x20AC;? but the overall debt is now at the credit limit. The deficit on operations in the past year to May 31, came about for a variety of reasons, said

Neufeld. For example, on the revenue side dollars generated by advertising and sponsorships declined from $217,250 in 2018, to $178,800. But gate receipts, aided by a playoff run this spring jumped from $35,544 to $153,419, however season ticket revenue declined by approximately $14,000. The Terriers also lost $15,463 hosting the Montreal Canadiens

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) has announced the players receiving exemptions into the 2019 US Kids Golf (USKG) World Championship to be held in Pinehurst, NC, in August, and Yorktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ella Kozak is among them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is probably a bit bigger than most events Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in,â&#x20AC;? the 13-yearold Kozak told Yorkton This Week, adding the event in August will have players from around the world competing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little bit nervous, and a little bit excited as well ... It will be a new experience.â&#x20AC;? The weeklong tournament will include three rounds of championship golf, a parent/child tournament, a team challenge, a parade of nations, closing ceremonies, and the World Horn Cup challenge; all of the events take place on the Pinehurst No 2 golf course, the same that played host to the 2014 US Open Championship. A qualifying series took place across

Ella Kozak Canada on the MJT where players were shortlisted for spots into the tournament with the final winners determined by multiple factors including scores in relation to par/rating, scoring conditions, and others at the respective qualifying golf course. So now Kozak will have just over a

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old-timer team. On the expenses side, again in part because of a playoff run, increased in most key areas. General and administrative costs grew from $98,241 to $132,602. Operating costs grew from $60,961 to $93,937. Personnel costs were up from $151,596 to $180,824, with player costs up from $220,162 to $264,897. So how does the team anticipate addressing the debt? Neufeld said the first step is “to increase revenues,” adding the executive feels there is “an opportunity to increase sponsorships.” In his report to the meeting Neufeld noted that the Terriers pay almost three times as much for game time ice rentals to the City of Yorkton in the playoffs than for regular season games. He later told Yorkton This Week the rental fees are detailed in a contract that is to be renewed this summer. “We’ll have some discussions with the City,” in terms of rental fees, said Neufeld, adding that rates across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League “vary quite a lot.” One thing the Terriers do have in common with most SJHL teams is debt. Neufeld said most junior hockey franchises in the province struggle with keeping the teams close to break even.

Terrier treasurer Corvyn Neufeld makes the finacial report at the team’s AGM.

MC Knoll opens new accessible swingset By Devin Wilger Staff Writer It was a project driven by the kids. The Grade 3 class at MC Knoll school were the start of a project that came to completion recently, to get a new, wheelchair accessible swing installed at the school. Teacher Mark Schendel said that it all began with a bracelet. Schendel’s son was taught how to make rubber loom bracelets by a classmate. With the bracelets being a big trend among students at the school, Schendel got the idea to use the craft as part of a larger project.

Students in Grade 3 were excited about making the bracelets, especially with the goal of making the school a better place. They would meet at noon to make the bracelets in school colors – black, white and teal – with some older students doing some finishing work. They sold them, whether from Schendel’s backpack, from tables at student-led conferences or Christmas concerts. The kids brought in almost $1,500 from selling the bracelets. But a quality swingset is not a cheap one, so while the project began with students it quickly included the community

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as a whole. The Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation contributed $4,500 to the project. The Cornerstone Credit Union bought bracelets in bulk, buying 80 bracelets for the students for $400. Access Communications contributed from their children’s fund, contributing $1,000. The total raised was over $8,000, with NL Construction buying bracelets for employees as well as doing all of the work on the project. Flaman provided donated construction fencing

for safety, and Yorkton Concrete helped with the landscaping. The set is a combination of traditional swings and the wheelchair accessible component, which Schendel explained was a deliberate choice. The goal is to get kids of all ability to play together. “I truly believe there is such a social component with getting physical activity and exercise... There’s that ear test, where I can hear the

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extended an open invitation to the neighboring St. Michael’s School, because there are students there who can benefit, and Schendel hopes to see kids using it outside of school hours as well. “It’s an MC Knoll piece of playground equipment, but it’s also a community piece of equipment as well. I know I’ll be beaming just as much when I drive by after school hours and see someone utilizing that equipment.”

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laughter and the conversation between those kids, that’s very important, and very impactful to an individual that they have that social opportunity.” While the school doesn’t currently have any students in a wheelchair, Schendel said they want to be proactive and prepared for any potential students in the future, and have the school as a welcoming place for any student who might benefit from the new swing. They have already

month to prepare. “I’m probably doing some bigger tournaments ...and will do lots of practice,” she said. As for how she expects to do in the big event, Kozak said she isn’t yet sure what her goal will be. “I like to set goals,” she said, adding some are general such as doing better one round after another, or playing a hole that gave her trouble one round, better the next time. But she also likes to have event goals, adding it’s a bit early for those in regards to the North Carolina tournament. “I just want to place well, and play well,” she said.

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National Aboriginal Day celebrated in city By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer National Aboriginal Day was celebrated in Yorkton Friday. The day takes place annually June 21, 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. June 21, was chosen as the day of celebration 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. Friday’s event at City Centre Park included traditional dancers, a barbecue lunch, face painting, and activities for youth.

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The news that the federal Liberal government has approved the Trans Mountain (TMX) pipeline isn’t just good news from the economic perspective. Obviously, approval of TMX is great news for the Alberta economy in particular, as it will be oilsands oil that will be flowing through that pipeline in, hopefully, the not-too-distant future. In turn, good news for the Saskatchewan even if it’s not our oil that will directly benefit. Any positive development in the oil sector in Alberta now means good news for the oil sector here — arguably, a change when most of the oil development happened to the west of us. Now, whatever can be done expand our oil customer base beyond the U.S. is a good thing for everyone. Also, anything that gets oil off the rails is good for not only Saskatchewan oil but also for potash, grain and oil seed/pulse crop movement. Premier Scott Moe has certainly made all these arguments in his lobby for TMX. And it now appears that Moe — who has opposed most everything Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has done — seem to be on the same page — when it comes to the need to see TMX as better, safer alternative. Moe called the announcement good news because “TMX crucial to our energy sector, market access and jobs.” “We need to create wealth today, so we can invest in the future,” Trudeau said while making the announcement, noting that his government already approved the twinning of this pipeline. After examining the effect TMX would have on the marine environment and meeting with 65 indigenous groups, Trudeau said he believes his government has met all concerns. “We listened to community concerns and we are acting on community ideas,” he said. “Now, it’s time to take the next step.” That means “shovels in the ground this construction season,” the Prime Minister said, vowing to invest the extra $500 million in annual tax revenue from the pipeline into clean energy. Not surprisingly, this announcement was met with outrage from the federal NDP and environmentalists, who would never be satisfied with anything short of cancelation of the project. But while Moe was still eager to reiterate his criticism of the federal government over Bills C-69 and C-48 a — the bills, respectively, imposing environmental restrictions on major project developments like pipelines and restrictions on West Coast tankers — the agreement on TMX is a definite positive. In a very real way, the renewed approval for TMX may bring a bit sanity back into political debate. It was just a week earlier that Moe and Alberta United Conservative Party Premier Jason Kenney were framing these questions as a matter of national unity. “It is the Prime Minister who is threatening national unity through his stunning combination of arrogance and indifference to the concerns of Canada’s energy and industrial sectors, and the thousands of hardworking people these sectors employ in communities across the nation,” Moe said in a prepared statement just five days before the TMX announcement. Ironically, Moe’s comments also came the day that the Courts ruled that Husky Oil needed to shell out $3.8 million for damages from their pipeline oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River three years ago. It was a reminder that there is always a need for a balance needed in government — in this case, between economic interests and environmental ones. It’s clear that hasn’t been happening under the Trudeau government. But it would only be fair to say that Moe and company haven’t exactly added much balance and reason to the debate, either. With this TMX approval, maybe we can finally get past the nonsensical rhetoric and move forward on what needs to get done in this country. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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erhaps of all the made up holidays in the year, none save Remembrance Day, should hold a more important place than that of Canada Day. It is very easy to look at the world with jaundiced glasses these days. Is climate change real, or fabricated? Are oil pipelines good? Or, merely a last gasp by an energy sector that is increasingly becoming obsolete? Should we be focused on dealing with plastics waste? Or, do we leave worrying about the future of our world to a better day? Amid the myriad of questions we seem to have a country that is divided on just about every issue, or at least the vocal element on social media would make us think that. Maybe on issues such as pipelines versus the environment, and climate change there is not easily found middle ground, but having divergent views on such things should not mean losing confidence in our country. Yet, that seems to be just what is happening. The squeaky wheels of western separation are once again being heard in Canada. The idea of some to tear Canada asunder is not a new thing. Quebec went as far as to hold a referendum on whether to leave confederation back in 1980, and again in 1995. Out here in the west we have seen a number of political parties form with separation at least part of their policy is one guise or another, the Confederation of Regions Party, Reform Party, Western

Block Party and Western Canada Independence Party among them. Wisely support has been limited and the party’s success, at least in terms of pushing ahead with the idea of separation has been limited. But there are those talking separation again. Thankfully through the years Canada has been shown to be made of sterner stuff, as they say, and the country spanning ocean-to-ocean envisioned over a century ago has endured. Actually, endured is the wrong word. Canada has prospered. We have been a country that while having stumbled at times, and made mistakes at times, has evolved to be one of the best places in the world to live. That is why we attract immigrants from around the world, people choosing Canada as a home that offers them a better future. It is what brought all here at one point, even the First Nations who arrived on this continent seeking a better home at some distant point in the past. And today we have the country wave after wave of immigrants hoped for, working together to overcome differences, to fix our mistakes, and to emerge with a country we should all be proud of. So Monday, as we enjoy a day off to mark this country’s birthday, perhaps we need to do a bit more than celebrate this year. Maybe we need to pause to reflect on how great Canada is and to ready ourselves to work diligently to maintain a strong, welcoming country looking to a continued great future.

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Fun evening at Silver Heights Park By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer June has been proclaimed Parks & Recreation Month by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting May 27. “By proclaiming June as Recreation and Parks Month, Yorkton will help to recognize the impact that employees and volunteers have on the many recreation and parks opportunities that we all use and enjoy. Elected officials, recreation and parks professionals, and community members can all promote the vital contributions of recreation and parks services to the personal, social, environmental, and economic wellbeing of our province,” said Taylor Morrison, Recreation Services Manager with the City

at the meeting in May. The Community Development, Parks & Recreation department had several activities and projects planned for this year including a Park party at Silver Heights Park last Wednesday. Some of the benefits of recreation, that the party helped promote included: • Generating community pride. • Promote personal development and social activity throughout the community. • Grow strong families and healthy communities. • Reduce the cost of health care by promoting healthy, active lifestyles. • Improve the quality of life for residents through recreation and parks events and services.

There were a variety of activities at the Silver Heights Park Party.

SIGN raises Treaty 4 flag By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors, (SIGN) in Yorkton raised the Treaty 4 Flag at its facility on Broadway Street. The ceremony was carried out on what is National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada. The Treaty 4 Flag will fly permanently with the Canadian, Saskatchewan and City of Yorkton flags. Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup of the Yorkton Tribal Council said the flag raising was an important event. “It’s such a great honour,” she said, adding it was a great moment when Andrew Sedley, executive director of SIGN called with the idea. O’Soup said the flag is a visible symbol of the co-operation needed moving forward, adding it is also part of

the education process needed by both First Nations and non-Aboriginal. “We’re all still learning,” she acknowledged at the ceremony today (Friday). O’Soup said it is important to grow toward a new future. “Us as First Nations people, we need to forgive. That’s a big thing for us ... Then we can move forward.” O’Soup said while there is a need for reconciliation, and better understanding among all peoples, it is also important to remember “Canada is a great country, and we all make it great.” Moving forward was a theme picked up on by Yorkton Councillor Mitch Hippsley who spoke on behalf of the City. “We have to learn about our past so we can move forward,” he said, adding “we’re all in this together.”

The Treaty 4 flag will now permanently fly above the SIGN Building on Broadway Street in the city.

Student leadership conference sponsors announced By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The major sponsors for the 2020 CSLC Student Leadership Conference were announced Friday morning at a press conference. The Conference, which held its inaugural year in Yorkton in September 1985, has since expanded to a major national event. After over 30 years, the event returns to the city where it all began. The event, which helps selected student delegates and school faculty designated as facilitators, develop leadership skills for the future, will

host students and families from across Canada. The massive event, which also involves the billeting of students coming

from all over Canada has enjoyed considerable support. The sponsors announced were:

Spiritwear - Clothing services for the conference City of Yorkton Waving fees for criminal record cheques for billet families Potzus Ltd. - Covering the cost of the keynote speaker for the conference Triple A Directional Drilling - Providing the venue for teacher advisor portion of the conference

Good Spirit School Division - Transportation costs up to $44,000 Kinsmen Club of Yorkton - Financial support for the conference in the amount of $20,000 The Ministry of Education - a grant cheque in the amount of $30,000.00 TD Bank - Grant of $10,000 to CSLA, $10,000 to CSLC, and financial services

Prairie Dome Providing 1500 lbs. of potatoes as well as frozen fruit Deanne Arnold (Royal LePage) - Providing stylus pens for delegate/ advisor welcome packages Tourism Yorkton Assisting with welcome package preparation. CFL player JR LaRose will be one of the keynote speakers of the event.

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Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Public Notice

Public Notice

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Concept Plan for Cowessess Flood Claim Holdings

Legal Description: Legal Description: Civic Address:

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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The Darlington Street Overpass Rehabilitation Project started Wednesday, May 29. The project includes repairs to the overpass Dracup Avenue North structure and roadway resurfacing. Highway 9 from York Road to Smith M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington Street will Starting be completely closed, with traffic rerouted to Dracup Avenue to York Road. Please follow all road closures and detours. and Smith Street. Expected completion date is early September, 2019, Dracup Avenue North Completion Project (York Road to Darlington Street) weather permitting. M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were completed in 2015. •

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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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Saskpower Shand Greenhouse Canada Day seedlings

This year the SaskPower Shand Greenhouse program, in partnership with the Yorkton Canada Day committee, has donated 4000 seedlings in celebration of Canada Day. These trees are available for everyone and can be picked up from Tourism Yorkton Visitor Information Centre starting June 24th. The seedlings will also be available on July 1st at the

Yorkton Canada Day Good Old Fashioned Family Picnic, located at the Western Development Museum from 12-4pm. This promotion will last until every tree has a home, so we invite everyone to visit us at Tourism Yorkton, located at the junctions of Highways 9 & 16 and adopt a tree or two. What a great way to celebrate Canada Day: Adopt a tree!

June 26, 2019 - July 2, 2019

Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming Commission/Committee/ Board Meetings Development Appeals Board

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers — City Hall Please see the City of Yorkton’s website at: www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/publicnotices.asp for meeting cancellations

Request for Proposals Gallagher Centre Contract Caterer RFP

Broadway West Construction from Dalebrooke to Highway 10 The Provincial Highways Department is repaving Broadway Street West from Highway 10 to Dalebrooke Drive, including the intersection at Dalebrooke Drive in front of the Gallagher Centre. Detours are in place and the project is expected to be completed by June 30th, weather permitting.

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

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.

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Severe weather something to watch for Over the past week to 10 days, at least in the Yorkton region we have received what my grandfather would have termed a million dollar rain. For grain producers conditions coming out of spring seeding were generally on the dry side of things. While locally the situation was probably not critical, there were certainly areas that needed moisture badly. While the rain here covered a rather significant area, I was travelling to Brandon and back June 15, and the windshield wipers were in use every mile both ways, there are of course areas still in

need, such is the reality in a grain growing region the size of the Canadian Prairies. The rains locally have come down almost perfectly for crops, rain falling slowly enough that it is able to soak in for crops to use. But, photos recently posted to social media showed the rain which recently hit Swift Current came down in buckets, which of course causes localized flooding in urban centres where concrete and asphalt mean water has nowhere to go but to pool. In rural areas rain can also run-off fields, causing erosion, flood-

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Calvin Daniels ing crops, and causing damage. Again locally in the Yorkton area we are aware of the impact of heavy rain events, being hit hard in 2010 and 2014. The damage in the city has seen the municipalities invest millions in the last few years on projects hoped to miti-

gate heavy rain events moving forward. The situation here is not unique as many communities and regions have been flooded in recent years, from lake resorts along the Qu’Appelle Valley, to the extensive issues around the Quill Lakes. The situation may become more the norm

unfortunately. A University of Saskatchewan study shows an increase in the frequency of heavy rain events in North America. The research, in affiliation with the university’s Global Institute for Water Security, looked at weather data from around the world from 1964 to 2013. Using a model to look at the situation over the years, the study suggests there has been 8.4 per cent more heavy rain events in North America in the last 10 years of the study compared to minus six percent in the first 10 years, according to a recent Western Producer story.

That should be a disturbing trend for producers. On the Canadian Prairies producers rely on timely rains to produce a crop in a region that would be an arid one if not for the long months of winter. Should rains become more torrential in nature on a more regular basis, the situation will not be good for food production. With that in mind greater research is clearly needed, and more awareness of what might be developing in terms of weather patterns. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Rain levels varying across the province Some of the areas of the province received rain last week; however, many of the areas in desperate need of moisture received little to no rainfall again. The rain will help to relieve dry soil conditions in the areas where it fell, and encourage germination and growth on cropland, hay land and pasture. The amount of rainfall varied significantly across the province, with many small, localized showers rather than wide-ranging precipitation. The Melfort area received up to 90 mm of rain and the Goodeve area 77 mm. Across the province, 56 per cent of fall cereals, 48 per cent of spring cereals, 52 per cent of pulse

crops, and 36 per cent of oilseed crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Topsoil moisture conditions have improved with the recent rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture across the province is rated as two per cent surplus, 37 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short, and 21 per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as one per cent surplus, 28 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short, and 29 per cent very short. In Crop District 3AN, west of Moose Jaw, 75 per cent of cropland and 73 per cent of hay land and pasture have very short topsoil moisture. In Crop District 8B, north-east of

Saskatoon, 15 per cent of cropland and seven per cent of hay land and pasture have surplus moisture. Crop conditions

across the province are mostly ranging from poor to good and will be improved or sustained by the recent rainfall. The majority of crop

damage this past week was due to strong winds, insects such as flea beetles, cutworms and grasshoppers, and a lack of moisture.

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

FCC ready to support customers With weather and trade challenges impacting producers across the country, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is reminding customers that Canada’s leading agriculture lender is here to support them through these uncertain times. “Every year has its fair share of opportunities and challenges,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO. “While Canadian producers are among the most resilient in the world, this growing season has presented some exceptionally challenging cir-

cumstances for our customers. In some areas of the country it was too wet to finish planting, while in other areas the dry conditions are limiting crops and pastures” “Our customers work hard throughout the year to produce high-quality food for consumers at home and abroad, so they deserve our support when faced with adversity and uncertainty due to circumstances beyond their control,” he said. “We want them to know we will work with them to find solutions to any short-term financial pressure so they can focus on

their operations.” Adverse weather disrupted farm operations in many parts of the country last year and this spring. In addition, trade disruptions have reduced access to some international markets, causing commodity price fluctuations and additional concern among producers. “Trade tensions and the resulting market volatility have an overall detrimental impact on the world economy and can also be harmful to individual producers caught in the middle,” said J.P. Gervais, FCC’s

chief agricultural economist. FCC will work with customers to come up with solutions for their operations on a caseby-case basis and will consider deferral of principal payments and/ or other loan payment schedule amendments to reduce the financial pressure these pronounced circumstances may create. “FCC’s support for customers is a regular part of our business and we’re monitoring situations in various parts of the country and within certain sectors to ensure

our customers are able to manage through these challenging times,” Hoffort said. Customers facing financial pressure are encouraged to contact their FCC relationship manager or the FCC Customer Service Centre at 1-888-332-3301 to discuss their individual situation and options. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $36 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We

provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, our profits are reinvested back into the agriculture and food industry we serve and the communities where our customers and employees live and work while providing an appropriate return to our shareholder. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.

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Summer Solstice Fair on Second Ave. By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The second edition of the Prairie Summer Solstice Street Festival was held this past Friday in the city. The event, which kicked-off at 11:30 a.m., and ran through until 8 p.m., took place on Second Avenue which had been turned into a street fair location just off Broadway Street. The event featured a number of attractions, including food such as perogies and sausage, spring rolls and rice dishes. For those who wanted to relieve a bit of stress a lumberjack axe throwing booth was on location. The event was cohosted by a trio of local businesses; Bodywork Therapies with Janna, Refresh Massage Studio and Spa, and Your Community Connection.

There is no need for early mornings I am not a morning person. It’s not merely that I’m a late sleeper, though I am. While I find it easy to get up by 10 a.m. anything before that actually requires a bit of effort. But then, why do anything before 10:00? It’s a nice time, generally after sunrise and everyone else is awake as well. That’s part of my issue with early mornings, there’s nothing you can do at 8:00 a.m. that wouldn’t be easier and more enjoyable in the early afternoon. While

morning people have convinced themselves that early birds get the worm, as they say, there are plenty of worms to go around and the night owls aren’t exactly suffering. The other problem with early morning is that it’s just a strange time of day. There’s an unsettling stillness in the air, as people and animals aren’t exactly up and active except for some of the more irritating birds. It feels wrong to be going around before the world has begun to

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PRESS RELEASE Farrell Agencies Ltd. becomes part of Westland Insurance Group Ltd. Farrell Agencies is pleased to announce that, effective June 1, 2019 we have become part of Westland Insurance Group Ltd. Our clients will continue to deal with the same great staff and receive the same personalized service they have come to expect from Farrell Agencies. The corporate operating name will remain the same, and day to day insurance activities will remain unchanged. Jason Farrell will also be staying on to help lead and grow the operation in Saskatchewan. By being part of Westland Insurance, we will now have expanded capacity and broader underwriting capabilities which will allow clients to benefit from enhanced leading edge products and even more competitive market pricing.

sleeping in longer, and just shifting our day to meet our natural clocks. Human society has developed elaborate systems to try to work around the fact that society demands we get up early but we don’t particularly want to. Several levels of alarm clocks are the most obvious, but the worst is coffee. I hate coffee, it’s a disgusting, foul substance

that is not fit for consumption. I can’t tolerate the taste in any form and as a result I’m constantly running afoul of its fans, who are wrong. But coffee, beyond being unpalatable, exists in order to allow people to wake up before they’re supposed to. Look at the entire culture around it and you have people talking about how they’re completely unable to function without their coffee, how they’re angry and irritable, how they just hate life until they get their caffeine hit. If only they could just sleep another hour. Sure, some of the talk around coffee is due to straight up caffeine addiction, but in general

people are using coffee as a way to substitute actually sleeping as long as their body would like. Really, they have no choice, they have to get out and to work at an unreasonable hour and the coffee lets them do it. But maybe we have to reconsider when things start instead of pounding coffee to make them acceptable. Plus, as someone who can’t stomach a cup of the vile liquid, I don’t have the same ability to wake up before it’s reasonable. As a result, my status as someone who is not a morning person is cemented. Personally, if everyone could just delay anything important happening until 10:00 a.m., that would be extremely convenient.

They’re off: 2nd Great Trail Treasure Hunt By Cory Carlick Staff Writer

The 2nd annual edition of The Great Trail Treasure Hunt kicked off was announced June 17th and is expected to build on the success of last year, with nearly 1, 000 participants. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, in association with Tourism Yorkton, the City of Yorkton and the Trans Canada Trail run the event. Designed to encourage outdoor activity on the Trans Canada Trail, bikers have to hunt for small boxes scattered throughout the path -- using a combination of navigation skills both

old and new to find them. Geocaching is a 21st century take on the classic scavenger hunt. Bikers use a GPS, combined with traditional methods of navigation to seek containers with prizes and information. The containers, called caches, are hidden at particular areas along the trail. Those that find these elusive caches get prizes. “We are excited to participate for the first time in the Great Trail Treasure Hunt and look forward to sharing Yorkton’s amazing trails with people as they enjoy geocaching,” said Executive Director Randy Goulden. The event starts Wednesday, July 19th and ends Sunday, August 18th.

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Performance Friday in support of music camps By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Amy Nelson is coming to Yorkton this Friday, June 28th and will be performing live and for free at Boston Pizza at 6:30 pm. Nelson is selling her new CDs to raise money for charity for children’s music camps, and to promote her new album. “We are donating one dollar from any album sold (for only $5.99) at Boston Pizza locations throughout Saskatchewan to the Dream Broker Summer Music Camps,” she told Yorkton This Week. Nelson said supporting the camps just made sense to her. “Having a background in education, I have seen what an amazing influence music can have on the lives of kids; in the lives of anyone, of any age, really,” she said. “These camps are designed for students with financial barriers. They get to attend the camps for free and wouldn’t have an opportunity like this otherwise.” If anyone knows of a child in the Yorkton area that is currently in grade 4-8 and could benefit from an opportunity like this, they should get in touch with Val at smea@ sasktel.net “I make it my personal mission to find room for any child that wants to learn music and is able to do so otherwise,” said Nelson. Nelson herself was born, raised and continues to be based in Regina, SK. “I am not there very much these days, because it feels like I am on the road more often than I am home, but I have had the chance to spend the last couple full months at home and that felt so good,” she said. “All of my friends and family are in Saskatchewan. So despite how lucky I am to get to travel back and forth to Australia and to many places in North America, I can’t imagine ever calling another province home.” In Nelson’s case music has simply always been part of her life. “I have been involved in music my whole life,” she said. “I started taking piano lessons when I was only four and have been singing more than talking for as long as I can remember. I wanted to be a singer for Halloween. “I even used to put on mini concerts in my relatives living rooms – whether they were requested, or not. “In elementary school, I got really involved in musical theater. “Then in high school I started to really focus in on the music side of things. Anyone who has seen me dance will tell you that was a good idea.” So the love of music became a career path. “I went on to complete a BMusEd degree at the University of Regina, training to be a high school band and choir teacher,” said Nelson. “During that time, I took guitar lessons with a man who is very dear to my heart, named Arnie Davis. While teaching me guitar lessons, which I pursued only to have another instrument to play in the classroom,

Arnie kept pushing me, asking me why I wasn’t doing more singing and playing gigs for the public. Eventually, he pushed just enough… “I took a ‘gig’ busking at Regina’s 2006 Cathedral Village Arts Festival. It was a 30-minute spot, in front of a local music store. I took a friend, Aaron Pritchard to play guitar along with me, because I was too nervous to do it without him. I clearly remember making a big goal in my mind – all I wanted to do was get through 30-minutes without someone pointing and laughing. I finished that 30-minute set. No one pointed. No one laughed. One lady though, did stop and listen for a few songs and leave a business card in my guitar case, asking me to give her a call. “That lady was KellyJo Burke, a music producer at CBC Radio at the time. “It was validating and inspiring way beyond what I thought I would experience that day. Three years later, I took that same friend, to play guitar with me, on stage in London England’s Trafalgar Square for the Canada Day celebrations.” Interestingly, Nelson was not a big country fan as a youth. “I don’t admit it often, but I didn’t actually grow up listening to country music,” she said. “I discovered the Dixie Chicks, and then Terri Clark and those were the songs I started learning guitar to. Then, when the band Sugarland came around, I was sold. “I believe, if I had to describe my music, it falls best into the ‘pop country’ category or the ‘modern country’ category. Some of my songs have a big of a rock edge, like my single ‘Hey Love’ that is currently on radio. “Overall, my songs and lyrics are just like my personality, sarcastic, fun and full of energy. “These days, Miranda Lambert has held the top place in my heart for years. I find I am drawn to artists like Miranda and now Marren Morris, Kasey Musgraves, and any other strong females who aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe is right. “I suppose I have come full circle, initially falling for the genre through the Dixie Chicks that is full of outspoken females. I am inspired by their music, but also by who they are, what they represent and who I am continually striving to be.” Nelson’s music has taken her international. “I have spent the past two years touring extensively in Australia,” she said. “Some of the festivals I play were unbearably hot for someone who is used to the Saskatchewan weather. But many are festivals with breathtaking scenery. “Last July, I made my debut on the main stage of the Groundwater Country Music Festival. That show stands out to me. It’s hard to beat having palm trees blowing and from the stage, being able to smell the salty ocean air, knowing the waves are only blocks away.

Amy Nelson performs at Boston Pizza in the city Friday. “Performing on a huge stage in Trafalgar Square will always stand out to me too. “I have been lucky to have some very cool performance opportunities in my career. Truth is, I did a show in Moose Jaw a couple weeks ago for about 15 people, and I loved that too. Every show is different, but every time I get to perform, I am in my happy place.”

Amid the busy schedule Nelson still finds time to write songs. “I find song writing to be one of the most rewarding and most difficult parts of my job,” she said. “It didn’t come easily to me, as it seemed to for many other artists. I have been fortunate to write with some of the top writers in Nashville. And although there are many amazing writers here in Canada, and I do

work with them as well, I find it most productive when I go to Nashville to write and totally immerse myself in the writing scene there, so I can shut off from all other distractions. When I am writing back in Canada, it is always rushed in between shows or meetings and it is hard to get my head in the game. “Now that I have had more experience writing in the last couple of

years, I am starting to really enjoy it. I like to think I have some interesting view points and ideas to share with the world. I am already starting to write for album number four.” As for the event in Yorkton Nelson said it will be a family friendly affair. “It is on the restaurant side patio, so kids are welcome,” she said. “Anyone attending the show this Friday should be ready for a good time – an intimate concert, in a laid-back setting. Its summer time and we will be on the patio – performing some of the songs on my new album, a few songs from my past couple of albums and a bunch of my favourite country covers.” Since they only have room for about 50 guests on the patio in Yorkton, it is suggested people wanting to attend let them know in advance so that a spot can be saved. Don’t call the restaurant, instead, just go to tinyurl.com/YorktonBPs, offered Nelson. “As a bonus, I will have a special guest artist who will be performing on Friday night. Her name is Hayley Jensen and she is here in Saskatchewan, all the way from Australia,” added Nelson. “Hayley is one of the top Australian country artists. Her and I will both be performing sets at Dauphin Country Fest the night before we get to Yorkton. She is a very talented vocalist, a total sweetheart and tons of fun. Canadian country fans are going to absolutely love her.”

Powwow dancer also focused on ballet By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer D a n n i c k a Kequahtooway will be heading to the United States on a pair of dance scholarships. The 15-year-old from Sakimay explained one scholarship will take her to New York for 10 days to train in ballet, the other will see her spend 10 days in Florida, again gaining experience in dance. In the case of the Florida opportunity Kequahtooway said she has some work to do before the trip. She explained participants have access to a video of a particular dance, and “you have to learn it before you go.” A member of Divadance in Grenfell, Kequahtooway was in Yorkton Friday jingle dancing at National Aboriginal Day festivities. She admitted aboriginal dancing “is pretty different than ballet,” adding with ballet “you have to train a lot to be good.” In terms of ballet, Kequahtooway said whatever she learns is important because the skills and discipline transfer to other forms of dance. “It’s the foundation of jazz, hip hop ...” she

said. So what attracts Kequahtooway to ballet? “It’s the soft, flowing

movement, you can let your emotions out,” she said. While only heading to Grade 10,

Kequahtooway said she already has plans to attend college with a focus on acting and dance.

Dannicka Kequahtooway is headed to the U.S. to learn more about ballet.

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Upcoming gardening tour If you are interested in a mini-gardening-vacation, you might want to be part of the Saskatchewan H o r t i c u l t u r a l Association (SHA) gardening tour, July 14 – 16. Just sit back and relax on the bus, then see wonderful things as you tour the site of the North West Rebellion, visit the farm of the “Wheat King of the Prairies”, and learn about Saskatchewan basin lakes. Meet gardeners, artists, seed growers, plant breeders, and wildlife biologists. Highlights are Batoche National Historic Site, Elfros Icelandic Pioneer Memorial, Seager Wheeler Maple Grove Farm, Kuroki Japanese Garden, Spirit of Manitou Studio Tour, St. Peter’s Cathedral and Abbey, Little Manitou, Quill Lakes, Prairie Garden Seed Farm, Fishing Lake and more! Contact Sheila Glennie: sheglennie@gmail.com or (306) 338-7304 or visit www. icangarden.com for more information! Weren’t the recent rains a wonderful blessing? The plants were smiling after those gentle rains came tumbling down. When we remind ourselves how precious the rain is, and how our plants struggle without it, we might want to chat about xeriscaping. What is xeriscaping? It is the practise of gardening in a way using plants that require a minimum of water, or will use it in a more efficient way. In other words, we would look for drought tolerant plants. It does not mean that we never have to

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Gardener’s Notebook water, but we will do minimum watering and more effective watering. If we’re thinking that “drought tolerant plants” mean cactus, think again! When I started checking some of our gardening books, drought tolerant plants include many beautiful annuals that we’d enjoy growing anyway! Here are some of the brightest and most tolerant of the sun and dry conditions: dusty miller, geranium, petunias, cosmos, sunflowers, nasturtiums, zinnia, portulaca, and gazania. Not only are they tolerant of dry soil, but they are bright and beautiful and great for the bees. We can plant them more efficiently by planting them in blocks or groups, so that when we do water them, the water will not be soaking into empty soil, but will have multiple plants within reach. I read that planting them close together will help shade the soil and help it retain moisture, and we can also use mulch to hold in moisture and keep the roots of the plants moist. Some of the flowers listed will do well in containers, making them very easy to water and if we use drip trays, the water is used effectively. If you’re wondering

about one of the most efficient plants in times of drought, that would be your lawn! When the lawn turns brown, it is not dying; it is going into a dormant state so that it uses less water. This is not the time to give it a short haircut! Let the grass be a little longer, as the longer blades of grass will help shade the roots and conserve whatever little moisture there is. And here’s an interesting factoid: when our lawns are stressed, they go into survival-mode. Their roots are vital to their life, and that is where the plants’ energy goes, not into making lush leaves. So our lawns turn brown. When the time of stress ends, then the leaves begin to green up again. Very efficient! And guess what else: I read that if we start applying fertilizer to stop the grass from going dormant, it will weaken the plants. Our best plan of action is to be patient and let the grass do its thing in its own time. So even though we have been lucky with rain so far, it never hurts to think about ways to use that moisture more effectively. Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca, and have a great week! Be sure to wear a hat!

Convention time Going a little bit off on a tangent this week, it seemed appropriate to spend this week’s column on a great event three members of our highly informal Meeple Guild attended recently. Heading out in the rain of June 15 the trio headed east to Brandon for a day at PrairieCon. PrairieCon is a gaming convention that runs over three days each June, and this year marked its 40th anniversary, which in itself tells the tale of how popular the event is. It is of course not a unique event, there are gaming conventions held all over the place, most notably GenCon in Indianapolis and Spiel Essen, held in Essen, Germany. Both are the sort of destination events that make most board gamers bucket lists. Brandon’s PrairieCon doesn’t hold quite the same allure, but it’s close at hand, and organizers do a great job of ticking off the key boxes of what most attendees want in a convention. There are essentially three elements to the event, and each would be the best aspect of PrairieCon depending on who you asked. The first is an array of game demonstrations and tournaments, affording participants the opportunity to sit down and try a new game with somebody on hand who at least knows the basics of the game, or to be more competitive in a tourney. The games are interesting, although this year

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com the games we most wanted to try were in time slots too far removed from when we planned to attend to make it work. Next year we may plan better, or even offer to run a session, something we did a few years ago that can be fun too. The second component is the vendors. Game players tend to be spur of the moment buyers, or at least our crew is, so we have a love/ hate relationship with vendors. The more onhand, typically the bigger the selection of games, which is good for impulse buys, less good for the pocketbook. With the emergence of online sales the number of vendors has seemed to decline at PrairieCon, although a fellow doing chainmail on-site did allow me to purchase a neat owl for my better half, which is a good thing. Finally, PrairieCon does a game auction Saturday evening. It is, for us, the highlight event of the convention. Fellow gamers bring games they no longer want and they are auctioned off to the highest bidder. We walked out of the convention

with actual armloads of games, having picked up Zombicide and three of its expansions, the core books to the Scion RPG, Hex-A-Gon, Planet Steam, and well you get the idea. The games are typically ones we have had on our radar for various reasons -- the steampunk theme of Planet Steam, or that Power Play is both a deckbuilder and a hockey game – but we have never quite pulled the trigger on purchasing them. The auction typically means you buy games for half retail, or potentially far less than that, so suddenly games that never quite become a purchase priority are too reasonable to passup. Will all our purchases be great games? Highly doubtful, but there is a risk with any game in terms of how well-liked it might be, but it will be fun playing our new games in the coming weeks, and some may even be reviewed here. In the meantime, a shout-out goes to the organizers at PrairieCon for doing such a great job with the event. We certainly plan to be there again in 2020.

Community Spotlight 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 28, Len Gadica. Contact Peter: 306-782-1846. Rent Hall: 306-783-6109 306-7825915

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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 S3N 2V7.

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

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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. 306-516-7521.

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

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We need you to share your talent! Play guitar, piano, dance or sing? We would like to invite you to perform in our facility! Please call Suzanne Beck at 306-786-0815, I’d be happy to have you join us. Yorkton & District Nursing Home, 200 Bradbrooke Dr.

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

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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e c k e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gat her in gs to 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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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306783-0174, 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.

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Treasure Chest Toa st ma ster s Club meet s week ly on Wednesday evening f r o m 7: 0 0 p. m . t o 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Mike Neilson 306-620-7252, Dwaine Senechal 306-620-2297.

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Yorkton Public Library - Book Club held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. Manga & Anime Club held on the last Wed. of each month 7:00 p.m., ages 12 - 19 yrs. Teen Book Club held on the 2nd Thurs. of each month (early dismissal day) 2:00 p.m. All programs are free. For more info or to register call 306783-3523.

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A taste of BBQ It was Lunch in the Park on a rainy Thursday as Rhythm ‘n Ribs held its kick-off event. The lunch, held at City Centre Park in Yorkton, was an opportunity to highlight a couple of local amateur barbecue participants who were cooking up pulled pork as an appetizer for the big event in July. This year Doug Kitsch from Logan Stevens Equipment and Kelly Hancock from Hancock Plumbing were set up to serve lunch. Rhythm ‘n Ribs is a championship BBQ and music fest, which is also a major fundraising effort by the Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan. The event will be held at the grandstand at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds July 26-28. Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

Grandparents play a vital role in passing on faith and laughter “The reason grandparents get along so well with their grandchildren,” I heard someone say, tongue firmly planted in cheek, “is that they have a common enemy.” Our six live about an hour from us. Fortunately, on (almost) all things, the Preacher and I and their parents agree. We feel blessed that God has provided a unique opportunity in these years of nearby grandparenting. A brief window of time in which we hope to contribute much to our grandchildren’s emotional and spiritual health. However long that window is open, we’ll do our best to keep the connection strong. Not often, but some-

times, when a visit leaves both the Preacher and me exhausted, I understand those grandparents who spend their winters far from the action back home. I suspect that my daughter and son-in-law may have sometimes also wished for that. Once at my house one of the girls started singing, for the gazillionth time, “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens...” At that point, a cheeky mental gremlin pried opened my mouth and interrupted with a spur of the moment revision: “Thorns on my roses and fleas on my kittens,

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rust in my kettle and holes in my mittens. Wild geese that poop on my yard in the spring; these are a few of my least favourite things. When the dog’s nice, when the birds sing, when I’m feelin’ glad, I simply remember my least favourite things, and then I just feel SO bad!”

The children roared – then sang that the rest of the day. I should have suspected what would happen when the song flew home. On their next visit, one of the smaller children, in solemn pulpit tones, said, “Nana, Mama said she doesn’t want to hear the Thorns on my Roses song anymore. She said

it’s RUINED for her FOREVER. And we’re not allowed to sing it at our house anymore. Ever. NEVER.” Since we have no such house rule, my impromptu remix, thorns and fleas, rust and holes (including the Beans’ absolute favourite part about goose poop) gets sung at our place often. I’ve sentenced myself to hear it forever. I’ll go to my grave with a crushing burden of grandmotherguilt. (Can you see me smiling?) Well-deserved, I accept, because, honestly, what good grandmother would dare mess with classic lyrics, especially those sung by the incomparable Julie

Andrews in one of the most beloved movies of all time? I sometimes wonder about Jesus’ connection with his maternal grandparents, Anne and Joachim. Given the interconnectedness of Jewish families, I imagine the relationship was strong, and that his grandparents contributed much to Jesus’ exceptional spiritual strength and growth during his time on earth. Given that Jesus’ words in the Bible include frequent humour, I also like to think that his childhood included laughter and teasing, joy and fun. And just perhaps a little bit of grandmothering mischief.

Reverence Thyself “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts acuse or even excuse them.” — Romans 2:14-15

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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

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

Sunday, June 30th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

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St. Andrew’s United Church St. Andrew’s United Church

SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

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Sunday, June 30th

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

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St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church

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

Sunday, June 30th Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM All Saints of North America Sunday

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

Join us every Sunday from 10:45 a.m. for a moment of excellent worship and undiluted word of God. Thursday Bible Study/Fellowship 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 366 Independent St., Yorkton www.dominionchapelcanada.com For more information 306-620-2462 306-641-2377 The home of the blessed generation

Westview United Church

will be on Summer Break June 30 - August 1st You are invited to worship with St. Andrews United during our break. Westview United services will resume Sunday, August 4th at 10:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School Westview United invites all children ages 4 - 12 to VBS August 13 - 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon ‘Journeying with Jesus Bible Adventures’ *Stories *Crafts *Games *Snacks “FREE” - call the church and leave a message to register 306-783-3063

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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Father Methodius Kushko: a life serving God By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Everybody knows Father Methodius Kusho, the legendary, beloved priest of St. Mary’s Parish, who has been a pillar of the community over the last 50 years. Ask anyone about Fr. Kushko’s commitment and work ethic, and chances are you’ll get a smile plus a story. Above all, though, they’ll probably tell you he never stops. Why? Well, if the pulpit, tending to his congregation, and the Church weren’t enough, the energetic priest also was the voice — and the face! — of a long-running radio talk show on 98.5 The Rock, as well as a television series on Access 7. Even the most energetic and enthusiastic of souls need a little downtime, though, and so, after 50 years, it’s time to hang up the cassock and collar for a well earned retirement, but not before sitting down with Yorkton This Week to tell us not only what was, but what’s next.

“Well, first of all, in 1964, I entered my career as being the assistant superintendent of schools in the Border Land school unit outside of Roblin, and I had to go to notiviate because I chose to be a priest that we call religious. You live in a community like this, you see — like this, [Yorkton] is a community, and you are a celibate with vows. “So then, I had to do one year of novitiate and then I had to do two years of priest theology, and I just did one year of philosophy because I had a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. “Then, they sent me to the University of Ottawa, and that’s where I got my Bachelors of Theology with distinction. They asked me to teach — do my seminary in Rock Land. I taught there for a while and I became a principal there, but they shut the place down. “I served in a few Parishes — Preeceville, Russell and others, and then of course they appointed me to come

Priest, radio personality and TV host: all in a day’s work for Father Kushko, and a mere snapshot of his storied career with the Church. here. “The interesting thing was that the first person that I met was our present director of the Rock, [Dennis Dyck] and he says, ‘Father, I need your help. The Government has asked us to have a program in Ukranian.’ Because if you don’t, for

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example, do that, you’re not going to get paid. “You know, this is a very hard thing for people to believe, that the Federal government would ask that, but they did. So I said, ‘OK, I’ll have a radio program where I can interview people.’ “After that, I thought, I could do something more about that. I’ll have the Ukranian Divine liturgy for Sunday, eh? We’ll have the most important parts in it especially for people that can’t go to church. And that turned out to be something that... a program that other people were listening to during the week. And people who are not Ukranian Catholic! ... That are born again Christian, you see. I’m a born again Christian.

“Then of course, a very fine gentleman I interviewed in our TV station, Access communications, asked me to break in this program in the Ukranian hour for interviewing people for whatever I wanted to do. So that’s how I got involved in TV also. “At the present time, the program is still going on, and I have a very helpful assistant, you know, and she’s going to take the program over. “On Sunday, I was 87 years old — that’s my birthday — and I’m being directed and sent to retire at St. Volodymyr Villa in Saskatoon. That’s a Ukranian Catholic institution for retired people. They tell me it’s a very wonderful place, and good, and so on. “When I’m able to fin-

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ish, which will be August 1st but possibly sooner than that, I’ll be having to leave my friends in Yorkton. “The most important thing that happened to me — and I must say this — that maybe our Catholic people won’t like — but when I studied at St. Paul University, it was right after Vatican II. And as you know, Vatican II almost split the Catholic Church apart. So I got very, very poor spiritual training from the priesthood. And I felt an emptiness within me. Consequently when I was ordained here on July the 5th 1970, right in the back door of this parish, I was then assigned to teach in Roblin, and it was right there that I felt that emptiness, you see. A few years later, maybe six years later, I decided to go on a forty day silent retreat with the Jesuit followers in Ontario. So, I went, and there I met — there was about 45 of us [priests] and it’s interesting because silence is a great means of communication. You don’t talk to others; only on Saturday you have a half day. Sometimes you have a full day off. But you do on a daily basis with your director for about an hour. “Now, there I met two priests. One was Father Smith from Winnipeg who was a missionary in Peru. He was an oblate missionary, and the other was a Jesuit from the Southern United States. I asked them to take me through the Sinner’s Prayer so I could become a born again Christian. And they did an excellent job! They taught me what it means, what are the benefits, what is the relationship between you and Jesus, you see, because it’s a development upon, and built upon, the graces you receive when you’re baptized. It’s built upon Baptism. Being a born again Christian doesn’t mean that you’re a Protestant, you know? It’s strictly Scriptural. Continued on Page A15

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KUSHKO Continued from Page A14 “After that happened, it changed my life. I was a different person completely. What I do mostly — what I’ve done mostly here, is I pray with people. I pray with people and people get healed. “When I was Pastor in Ituna, and I was there for the longest time too, they tell me that I prayed [with] over six people who had cancer, and all of them got healed. And there have been a lot of other people who got healed in many other things that I have prayed with. It’s a gift that the Lord has given me. “When I was first assigned here, I used to go to the Catholic schools and teach religion too. “One story I like to relate,” Father Kushko laughs, “is not a good story but I’ll relate it any-

way. “One day, one of our students from here who lives in Calgary, he was in Grade 11. He says to me, ‘Father, would you come to Sacred Heart School and give a talk to the Grade 11 [class] that I am a part of.’ So, I did. And you could hear a pin drop. Then he goes and takes me to another class room, and my goodness. These kids. As soon as the teacher would ask them something, they would ask them or contradict them. I’ve never seen such a thing in my life! “Anyhow, I used to teach... to the students. So my friend says, ‘I have Father Kushko with me to talk to you,’ and I gave a talk to them on our faith, and you could hear a pin drop. “A couple of days later a student comes to me

and says, ‘Father, I’m not a Catholic but I’ve been here for three years and you know that’s the best lesson I’ve ever heard taught at this school.’ “I thought, what were the other lessons like? If that’s the best lesson... I was speaking unprepared because I didn’t have time to prepare. “The other thing I wanted to mention here, it just happened last year. “The Knights of Columbus had their yearly convention. So, the St. Gerard’s here, they have a branch, and there was another in Yorkton. “There is an activity in the Parish that we would go there and take part, so I went there. I came there and the Archbishop, Donald Boland was there from Regina, and our Bishop was there too, you know? So he says to me, ‘Father, would you

say the Grace at meals?’ Well, Kushko isn’t that foolish, you know? You don’t upstage an archbishop and a priest. No. So I go up to the front to do this, and a gentleman who’s the head of the Knights of Columbus in Regina says ‘Pick a short sermon.’ “Well, how do you pick a short sermon?” Kushko says, laughing. “So I said, ‘O Holy Spirit. Please give me the words and tell me what to do. And sure enough, the Holy Spirit told me. “On August 29th, 1970 just one month after I was ordained, I was returning from Swift Current at 4 o’clock in the morning and I fell asleep at the wheel of my car. When I woke up, my car was going into the ditch at 65 miles an hour. “I turned my wheel and looked up, and there

was Mary the Mother of God. Every time I tell this I cry. She saved my life.” Father Kushko had an encounter with the Prime Minister, too, as a lifelong Liberal. “Well, I’m a life member of the Liberal party, and I have been for many years because at one time we had people like John Diefenbaker; we had Louis St. Laurent. “The Liberal Party today is not what it used to be, and neither is the Conservative Party. Well, they’re doing better though. Not as good as before, but, you know. Diefenbaker was a real statesman, you know? You knew what he stood for. “I went to the Liberal meeting here, and Justin [Trudeau] was there. “I came up to him, and he says to me, ‘Hello,

Father. I didn’t think that you, as a Catholic Priest, would want to talk to me.’ And I said, ‘Why not? I knew your dad. But I came here to bawl you out, because you have no right to call yourself a Catholic and be for abortion.’ “He just almost froze, and he stood there. “I said, ‘But Justin, I’m going to continue to pray for you.’ “One month later, I get a message from him. And he said, ‘Father, I want you to write to me.’ Since then, I’ve been writing to him.” Undoubtedly, any new priest at St. Mary’s Ukranian Catholic Church will have rather large shoes to fill, but Father Kushko isn’t done yet: he’s got an autobiography in the works on his remarkable life.

Avoid aches and pains when gardening People who have not spent much time in a garden may not consider this rewarding hobby much of a threat to their health. But as veteran gardeners can attest, gardening can contribute to nagging aches and pains that can force even the most ardent green-thumbers indoors. Gardening is a physical activity that, despite its peaceful nature, can be demanding on the body. Thankfully, there are several ways that gardening enthusiasts can prevent the aches and pains that can sometimes pop up after long days in the garden. • Use ergonomic gardening tools. Ergonomic gardening tools are designed to prevent the types of aches, pains and injuries that can cut gardeners’ seasons short. Gardening injuries can affect any area of the body, but injuries or aches and pains affect-

ing the back, wrists and hands are among the most common physical problems gardeners endure. Look for ergonomic tools that reduce the strain on these areas of the body. Even arthritis sufferers who love to garden may find that ergonomic tools make it possible for them to spend more time in their gardens without increasing their risk for injury. • Alternate tasks. Repetitive-strain injuries can affect gardeners who spend long periods of time performing the

same activity in their gardens. By alternating tasks during gardening sessions, gardeners can reduce their risk of suffering repetitive strain injuries. Alternate tasks not just on muscle groups worked, but also level of difficulty. Remember to include some simple jobs even on busy gardening days so the body gets a break. • Take frequent breaks. Frequent breaks can help combat the stiffness and muscle aches that may not appear until gardeners finish their gar-

dening sessions. Breaks help to alleviate muscles or joints that can become overtaxed when gardening for long, uninterrupted periods of time. When leaning down or working on your hands and knees, stand up to take breaks every 20 minutes or the moment aches and pains start to make their presence felt. • Maintain good posture. Back injuries have a tendency to linger, which can keep gardeners indoors and out of their gardens. When gardening, maintain good posture to prevent back injuries. Gardening back braces can protect the back by providing support and making it easier for gardeners to maintain their posture. Tool pouches attached to gardening stools or chairs also can be less taxing on the back than gardening belts tied around the waist.

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Yorkton Crossing hosts concert By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Comedian and musician Tom Liske performed at Yorkton

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gentle sarcasm, boyish innocence and an “outsider’s” view of the world in general. “What makes Tom stand apart from other comedic talent is the songs ... oh, the songs that you’ll be singing on the way home after his show! When he picks up the guitar it is apparent that Tom really enjoys performing and is having as good of a time as you are,” again notes his bio. Liske’s career includes; having headlined the Calgary Comedy Festival, Edmonton’s Comedy Factory and the Rotary

International Comedy Festival, is a veteran writer/performer for CBC radio, and has performed with Mike McDonald, Derek Edwards, Smokey Robinson, Brent Butt, and the Smothers Brothers. The day’s entertainment was started by the music of Len Gadica who was born and raised in Melville, and has been performing music practically his entire life. “I first performed at a Christmas concert at age four,” he said in a recent Yorkton This Week article. “I sang and played the ukulele. My dad was

an accordion player too and played for local dances as a young man. I became interested in taking accordion lessons when I was seven. At that time, before the electronic age of instruments, accordion was a very popular instrument.” With those musical roots set so deeply, it is not surprising Gadica has stayed with music his entire life, recently releasing a new disc; ‘My Work is all Play’. “This is my seventh old time album, and all the music on all the albums is original,” he said.

Coping with an empty nest Reconnecting with your spouse is one way to combat feelings of loss that can stem from a suddenly empty nest. Many people find it rewarding to start a family and raise children. Watching kids grow through the years and sharing in their experiences can bring life to a household. Mothers spend 18 years or more devoted to their children, and often their identities are defined as “Mom” above

all else. As a result, it can be difficult to think ahead to life without kids in the home, especially when children are toddlers or school-aged. But children will someday grow up and move out, and the emotions that resonate when that day comes can be overwhelming. Many parents feel a sense of sadness and loss when their last child leaves the family home. Referred to as “empty nest syndrome,” these feelings are not officially labeled as a clinical mental health issue, but they are very real for many people. While parents encourage their children to become independent and branch out in their own lives, not every par-

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New experiences can broaden anyone’s horizons. Travel as a couple or with a group of friends. Put the focus on fun and then share the experiences later on with your adult children. • Redefine yourself. The experts at Psychology Today suggest finding new roles and interests to explore, or spend more time exploring existing hobbies. For example, if you’ve thought about doing community theater, do so now that you have some free time. Or maybe you’ve always had a goal of going back to school? Now may be the time to make that happen. • Reconnect with your partner. Recall the years before you had children when it was only the two of you and devote time to making more memories as a couple. Plan date nights, go to sporting events, attend a summer concert, or pursue other shared interests. • Change things up at home. Turn children’s rooms into spaces you can use for your own interests. One can be a crafting room or a home office. Another may be a home theater. No longer labeling those rooms as the kids’ spaces can help the transition. Empty nest syndrome is real, but there are many ways to move past the mixed emotions synonymous with this phenomenon.

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Pfeifer inducted to volleyball Hall of Fame By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Don Pfeifer is among the most recent inductees into the Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame. Pfeifer has been involved with the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association for the past 50 years and today still continues as an active official, mentor and clinician. So was the induction a surprise for the long-time Yorkton teacher? “A few years ago a couple suggested I should be there,” he said with a smile, adding he just never made the effort to gather the highlights of his five decades long career in volleyball. “... So I thought it might, but I wasn’t hepped-up about whether it happened.” Pfeifer also believes officials are at the best when no one notices them. “The focus should be on the players and coaches, but it’s nice for officials to be recognized once in a while,” he said. Pfeifer began his refereeing career in 1968 with an appointment as a local official, at the time he was teaching in Foam Lake. That first year of involvement with volleyball was a learning experience. “They, (the players), taught me as much as I taught them,” said Pfeifer. Then fate perhaps played a card in pushing Pfeifer to greater involvement in volleyball. “A Czech coach came through and gave a clinic in Yorkton. I took that and it spurred me on a

bit more,” he said. After one year in Foam Lake Pfeifer moved to Yorkton and spent the next 31 years in various teaching roles at Yorkdale Central School. While spending almost his entire teaching career in Yorkton, Pfeifer’s involvement in volleyball as an official took him across Saskatchewan, Canada and the world. Pfeifer’s advancement as a referee was rapid, as he gained his provincial designation in 1969, followed by his regional appointment in 1970, and his national designation in 1972. He became an international candidate in 1975, and received his International Certification in 1977 after participating in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Pfeifer continues as Saskatchewan’s only International Referee a designation he has held for 31-years. Highlights of Pfeifer’s career includes serving as a member of the NORCECA Special Referee Committee from 1988 – 1992, a member of a three-man Special Referee Committee for the FISU championships in Zogreb, Yugoslavia in 1989. “It was a privilege to do that,” said Pfeifer, although he added “there was lots of pressure,” in having to evaluate and make suggestions to officials from around the world. Pfeifer was also a member and vicechair Special Referee Committee for the FISU games in Sheffield England in 1991 working

Don Pfeifer has spend 50-years officiating volleyball and that long career was recognized by his recent induction into the sport’s hall of fame. with the FIVB chairman and responsible for giving clinics, assignments, sitting on the jury and over-seeing all competitions. Pfeifer also played an officiating role at four Pan American Games, five World University Games, the Commonwealth Games when they were help in Edmonton, and the Olympic Games in 1984. “I could write a book,” he said with a grin, adding that is not in his plans. While travelling the world as an official Pfeifer also served as the Saskatchewan ROC (Regional Officials Chairman) from 19711984 before being selected and the Volleyball Canada Nationals

Officials Executive Vice-Chair from 1979 – 1984 and the Nationals Officials Chairman from 1985 – 1990, notes his induction bio. “Pfeifer has always had a passion for the sport and for helping others. His background of teaching, his attention to detail and organizational talents were blended together in the work and effort he put forth in educating referees and assisting all to reach their potential. To this day, many of the procedures that are used for assigning and mentoring other referees were implemented by Don,” detailed the bio. “Pfeifer led and mentored many referees at the national level, but he never forgot his

rural roots. He is a true ‘grass roots’ developer. He spends many hours ensuring his local referee base was being nurtured. When he was the NOC, ROC’s who were new to their position were met with regular, encouraging phone call so he could give them direction and a clear understanding of their role.” “I like to teach and mentor and evaluate,” he said, adding it is the way to build a stronger base of trained officials for the sport, whether at the school level, national level of at the top international level of the sport. In that respect Pfeifer whether it was going to Nipawin on a Wednesday to out on a clinic, or going to Victoria doing

a national clinic Pfeifer said, “It’s different but it’s all important.” In addition to attaining his accreditation as an International Referee, Pfeifer sites his highlights as having had the opportunity to officiate and run clinics in nine different provinces and at least 15 Universities and colleges throughout Canada as well as being honoured with Lifetime Memberships – by both the SVA Officials Association and Volleyball Canada Officials and having the opportunity to serve as the Nationals Officials Chair for Volleyball Canada for some 10 years. Looking back at all the clinics and matches and travelling, Pfeifer admitted he wonders “how the hell did I do all that.” Pfeifer noted it because of the support of his wife of 50-years, Sharon. “I have to give her credit,” he said. And while Pfeifer focused on officiating, his obvious love of volleyball rubbed off on his children. Son Dion at age 17 was deemed one of the top three setters in Canada, said his Dad with a smile. Daughter Delee played at Queens University. And now grandsons Noah and Reid are playing the game, Reid on the U15 Saskatchewan team. Through it all Pfeifer said he has tried to keep a rather straight forward philosophy, “pursue your passion, be compassionate, be a good listener, be approachable, be fair yet firm when necessary, be a mentor, be human.”

York Lake Golf Course now officially a 12 By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer York Lake Golf Course officially marked becoming only the second 12-hole course in Saskatchewan with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. “It’s a very historic day for us,” said Club President Judy Hughes, adding “we’ve put in a lot of work,” recreating the course as a 12-hole one. “We’re very pleased to say we have a 12-hole course.” Hughes also notes it “took a long five-years,” to make the conversion from an 18-hole course. Now that the conversion is complete, Hughes said it is a unique feature for the city and for York Lake Regional Park. Club vice-president

Rick Schrader said the project was one which had to be undertaken following two major flood events which impacted the course. However, the club was also in financial difficulty to the point five years ago the course was also “done”. He said it was to the point they were turning in pop and beer cans to have the funds to cut the greens. “That’s how bad it was,” he said. But thanks to volunteer efforts both in terms of work and fundraising the conversion was undertaken. Schrader said being a 12-hole course is a little like the story of the three bears and the porridge, nine holes “are not quite enough,” he said, adding 18 “are too many” for many people in terms of

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The official ribbon cutting on the refurbished York Lake Golf Course took place Friday.

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Hockey sport focus as July arrives In the world of sports, at least for most Canadian sports fans July 1 is a big one. We are just past the National Hockey League a few days, and July 1, will mark the day teams start actively signing free agents. The two days are actually the opposite in terms of effect on a team. The draft is about building a team a year or two, or more into the futures. Certainly Jack Huges, selected first overall by New Jersey is likely to be in the line-up this fall, contributing to a resurgent Devils effort, most of the 200-plus players taken over the two-day draft are at least a year, or two, away from skating a regular shift with their new NHL clubs. The lower into the

draft a player is taken, the more that is true. It is interesting that the first draft held in 1963 would have had the 30th player taken as a first rounder in 2019, going last in the fifth round back then. So the landscape of the draft, and what a particular pick might mean overall has changed significantly. After the first third of the first round, what makes a player go higher than another is often an educated guess by the team making the selection, which can be influenced by elements such as organizational needs as well as a player’s skill set. As a result I don’t get overly excited about the players taken by my team unless they are drafting high in the first round – which this year was not

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Sports the case of Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. The feeding frenzy of free agent signing July 1, are of greater interest, not that I will be sitting in front of the television all day to hear rumours repeated 100 times until some deal gets done allowing for more over analysis. But, the day does allow teams to address their needs by signing a player to fill the most

glaring holes. Of course deals today are not made simply based on the needs of a team. The salary cap is the giant vice squeezing teams and often preventing the best hockey trades and signings. The NHL has done an admirable job of creating parity rather deep into the league, with the top20 teams closer in on-ice performance than they have been in years. The salary cap plays a role in

that for certain. However, it becomes a monotonous lament around the league when the salary cap is often the primary reason for a deal, a signing, or missing out on a player that was obviously the answer to a need. Take Patrick Marleau, he is aging to be sure, but still useful. He would be a nice piece on a contender. But he will end up on a team mired low in the standings because they have some cap room to pay what Marleau’s contract is currently worth. One might argue Marleau’s contract was too long, or for too much, and that might be correct in the current cap world, but it is hardly unique. Older players have in some ways earned longer

deals and bigger money based on performance, but the capped NHL is pushing many veteran players to the sidelines because of their impact on the overall dollars a team can spend. So July 1, when Toronto and Vancouver could both use a top defenceman to strengthen their teams, will either one have the cap room to go after the top rearguard? And, even if they have cap space, will they risk it on the best player available, knowing in a few years the contract might be a drag on things just as the Marleau deal was? Still, fans can hope July 1, their teams stickhandle the cap issue, and bolster their favourite team in a meaningful way.

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The weather was lousy, but that didn’t stop the U11 Yorkton Cardinals from putting up a strong game in the tournament.

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were able to come together and go on to win.” The team was dominant in the game, and Thiessen said that the quality of the team is “We were kind of a strong force from the start, and it went on from there, our defense was playing really good.” The other benefit to going to Alberta was having the chance to play against players they haven’t played against before. “It was good to have some competition with Alberta, play some new guys,” said Kidd.

valuable because it helped them learn more about football, explained Thiessen. They had the chance to work with the best coaches in the province, and that was an amazing experience, but also one that had a real impact on their game overall. For Kidd, the highlight of the game was how the team quickly came together. He credits the team’s success in Alberta to how quickly the players and coaches bonded and figured out a strategy. “That was pretty interesting, to see how we

The U18 Sask Selects football team were recently in Alberta to take on Team Alberta on June 16. The Saskatchewan team was the dominant one, with a final score of 40-0 for the local team. Two players from Yorkton made the trip to Alberta, Josh Kidd and Dallas Thiessen. “It’s pretty special, not everyone gets a chance to wear Saskatchewan across their chest,” said Kidd. The experience was

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the next season, they can use their experience to teach younger players some of the techniques they learned in Alberta and help the team as a whole become stronger.

SIGA Painted Hand Casino Rodeo

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the next season playing in the city, and they hope they can get a provincial title for the local squad. “We’re just going to have to work hard and stay together,” Kidd said. Thiessen hopes that in

Both players believe the experience will benefit them as they continue their football careers, whether in Yorkton as part of the Raider Gridders or beyond. Both are looking forward to

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LAKUSTA - In loving memory of Michael (Mike) Lakusta who passed away on June 11, 2019 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home in Yorkton, SK. Mike was the third child of Meron Lacusta and Alexandra (nee Wiwcharuk). Michael was born July 19, 1925 on the family farm in the District of Calder. He attended Verboska Country School, just a half mile from his family farm. Mike always had a willing spirit and worked-out first among his neighbours. In the 1950’s he headed for Ontario and found work in the forestry industry for the Abitibi Company in Beardmore, ON. When work in forestry ended in March of 1968 he returned to Calder where he began farming until 1998. Mike also ran a road grader for the Rural Municipality of Wroxton until 1983. Michael married his former wife and sweetheart, Fredonia Bewyck, in 1966. They welcomed a son, Grant Lakusta, into the world on March 30, 1969. After years of marriage Mike and his wife were separated and later divorced, however, they kept a close friendship throughout Mike’s life with regular phone calls and periodic visits. After leaving the farm, Mike purchased a house in the village of Calder and lived independently for a number of years. His grandchildren were always in awe at how well he managed his garden, yard and home on his own. He was happy and proud to be independent, never wanting to burden others. Whenever he visited his son or grandchildren he would be the first to ask if there was anything they needed or if there was anything that he could do for them. They will always remember how fondly he spoke of them and how he always put them before himself whenever they were together. He also seemed to always remember the grandchildren’s special events with a card and a monetary gift. Although Mike was a man of few words he could also speak his mind. Besides gardening and hauling water from the local slough to water his garden, Mike was generous and shared his produce, many of his family and friends they often went home with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce or onions form his garden. As a pastime Mike also played cards, solitaire was one of his favourites. He often visited the Good Neighbour Centre and played pool with the fellows whenever he could. Mike enjoyed the taste of ice cream and Wagon Wheels. When Michael reached the age of 90 he found it too difficult to live by himself in Calder so he moved to Queen Elizabeth Court in Yorkton. He received Home Care and Meals on Wheels. When his health declined and he required more care, Mike was placed into long term care first in Kamsack and then later he was transferred to the Yorkton and District Nursing Home until his passing. Mike is peacefully at rest with his parents, his brothers, Nick and George, his brothers-in-law, Bill Derbowka and Florence Delesoy. Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son Grant, his granddaughter Alyssa, his grandson Peter, their mother Kathryn and their grandmother, Fredonia, also his sisters, Elizabeth Delesoy and Mary Derbowka. He will also be forever remembered by his nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends. A Funeral Service was held for Michael on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Christie’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in Yorkton with Anderson John officiating. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Michael may be made to Charity of Choice.

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MADDAFORD - It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Edna Joy Maddaford, on June 16, 2019. Edna was born on October 20, 1935 to George and Dorothy Eckardt on the farm near Waldron, SK. She is predeceased by her loving husband Floyd (Rog) Maddaford, her mother and father, her brothers Bill (Edna) Eckardt and Bud (Violet) Bissette, all of her sisters Margaret, Betty (George) Raven, Ruth (Emil) Buchart, Olive (Robert) Micheal and Mary (Robert) Edlin. Edna was the last of her family in that generation. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Parlee (Frank Shea) and her sons, Russell (Linda) Maddaford and Farley (Linda) Maddaford. Her grandchildren Robbie Maddaford, Amanda Maddaford, Benjamin Maddaford, Samuel Maddaford, Jonathon Maddaford, Mathew Parlee, Joseph Parlee and Thomas Parlee and her great-grandchildren. Edna was born on the family farm in Cana municipality a few miles from Waldron, SK in Hilltop School District, south of Yorkton. This is where she grew up the youngest of eight children. Like most small farm kids of her era Edna had chores to do such as feeding and caring for animals, fetching water and firewood and other domestic duties. As a teen she worked a the local highway store called Dad’s G & G a half mile from her farm. On October 20, 1956 she married Floyd (Rog) Maddaford and they moved to Saskatoon where Rog worked on the railroad. In 1958 they moved back to Yorkton to be close to family. Edna was an active homemaker for her young family of five and kept very busy gardening, cooking and sewing. Edna was an excellent homemaker; her baking, cooking, and canning skills were rarely surpassed. Her cookies and tarts were legendary and all the neighbourhood kids were welcome to a sample. Edna was an excellent seamstress and she enjoyed crafts of all kinds. Edna went back to school as an adult and was proud that she was able to complete her grade 12. Like so many of her generation schooling for women was secondary to the greater family needs. She was an inspiration to many but particularly to her children for this achievement. Schooling was important and it was pressed home by Rog who who worked diligently on correspondence papers for power engineering and Edna who went on to be a licensed nursing aid at the Anderson Lodge in Yorkton. She loved those years at the Lodge and made many friends. She was a volunteer at SIGN for many years and was a part of setting up the first shelter in Yorkton. In 1980 Edna and Rog moved to the Edna’s family homestead south of Yorkton and enjoyed rural life, a dream for both, fulfilled. She enjoyed her large garden and continued to work at the lodge. Throughout her life Edna found great pleasure in being with family. She reminisced fondly of the times she was able to care for nieces, nephews, and grandchildren; at all stages in their lives. She was a true mother in every sense of the word. Visiting in person, over tea, or on the phone was always relished and nothing topped hot conversation or a rousing game of cribbage. Winters on the farm were too much for Edna as she aged and in 2010 she moved to Melville. In 2017 She moved to the Gladstone Senior’s Residence in Yorkton and again made many new friends and acquaintances. The staff, she said, treated her like gold and she settled in nicely. Although she did enjoy the escapes to the farm for celebrations and meals and her regular trips for onion rings and root beer; simple pleasures. Mother passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital in Melville on June 16, 2019. The family expresses their gratitude to all the caregivers at St Peter’s in Melville, the Pioneer Residence in Ituna and the staff at Gladstone Residence in Yorkton for their warmth and kindness in making Mom’s last years comfortable. A donation in lieu of flowers to St Peter’s Hospital foundation would be greatly appreciated. Mom will be laid to rest in the Saltcoats cemetery beside Rog her beloved husband. A graveside service, and luncheon to follow, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 3rd, 2019.

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ATKINSON (nee Harvey) – Barbara Atkinson beloved wife of Stephen Atkinson of Regina, formerly of Calgary passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina. She was sixty seven years of age. Barb Atkinson, RN, BN was born on May 15, 1952. She was named after her paternal grandmother, Barbara MacDonald. Barb grew up on the family farm surrounded by her parents & siblings. She attended Scotland School and was the only one in her class from grades 1 through 8. Barb graduated from Yorkton Regional High School in 1970. She continued her education and graduated as a Registered nurse from Holy Cross School of Nursing in Calgary in 1973. Barb met her future husband Stephen in 1971; they were married in Calgary in July 1973 and were partners for the next 45 years. Barb’s nursing career spanned 34 years and included working full time for 13 years at a 40 bed Pediatric Unit at the Calgary General Hospital. Her last year on Pediatrics was as a Unit Manager. Barb started working towards her nursing degree by correspondence while working full time. She worked at the Peter Loughead Hospital, Calgary, managing a clinic for the next 9 years. Barb received her nursing degree in 1995 graduating with distinction – a true honor - from Alberta Athabasca University. She was then hired by The Victorian order of Nursing to establish nursing services within a shelter for abused women and children. She developed a program to assist her clients with various health issues and enlarged the program to follow her clients in the community. She retired from her shelter position in 2005 when she and Stephen moved to White City, SK. She continued working with Victorians Order of Nursing for the next 2 years doing part time work at a Regina Seniors complex, running flu clinics and doing office relief work and nursing assessments for southern Sask. Veteran’s Affairs. Barb was a very dedicated and well respected nurse. She officially retired in 2007 after a rewarding and successful nursing career. Barb was predeceased by her Dad, George Harvey, Dec. 8, 1997, her Mom Florence Harvey, Nov. 21, 2004 and her sister Janet Lee, March 12, 2005. Barb is survived by her loving husband of forty five years, Stephen; two sisters, Betty (Gene) Denischuk and Karen (Kelly) Lazurko; two brothers, Ron (Joyce) Harvey and Gary (Mary) Harvey; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, wonderful sister in laws and friends. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant officiating. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Ron Harvey, Karen Lazurko, Randi Keeper and Barry Beatty. Musical selections were Just A Closer Walk With Thee, In The Garden and Sweet Dreams by Patsy Cline. Honourary bearers were Ron Harvey, Gary Harvey, Larry Lee and Randy Townsend. Interment followed in the Harvey family plot in the Garden of St. Mark in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Stephen Atkinson serving as the urnbearer. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Memorial donations in memory of Barb may be made to the Yorkton S.P.C.A as gifts of remembrance.Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care Yorkton.

BILOKRELI - James Edwin Bilokreli was born September 3, 1936 in Theodore and passed away June 10, 2019 at 82 years of age. Jim was the youngest of nine children of Nick and Frances (nee Roebuck) Bilokreli. Growing up he had many fun times with his siblings, cousins and friends: he enjoyed playing hockey and ball. He received Education at Theodore School and 2 years at St. Joseph’s College in Yorkton. After high school, he started a career with CoreLab working on oil rigs, taking him all over the world – Alberta, Alaska and off shore in Halifax, Singapore and the Java Sea Indonesia. On his days off he would tour the areas. In his semi-retirement he helped with brick laying and did some farming with his brothers. Jim was a quiet, humble man and always a gentleman. He had a great sense of humour, a hardy laugh and enjoyed socializing with his friends and neighbours. He had 3 dogs in his life that were his best friends and often they went on “road trips” with him. Through his journey with Cancer, he showed great patience and strength - always a smile for the staff at any of his appointments. Jim is survived by sister-inlaws, Dorcas Bilokreli and Edith Bilokreli of Yorkton, nephews, Harold (Rosanna) Bilokreli, Brian (Donna) Bilokreli, nieces Lorlee (Ken) Paley, Cheryl (Ron) Bilokreli, Sandra Bilokreli, Charlene Ferguson and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Frances Bilokreli, brothers, Edward, Murray, Walter, Mike, Ruby, John and sisters, Helen and Eunice; nephew, Doug Bilokreli and great-nephew, Jason Bilokreli. A memorial service was held for James on Friday, June 14 at 7:00 pm from the chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in Yorkton.

TOEWS - Doris “Ruth” Reimer Toews was born with her twin brother Don on December 23, 1938 to Jacob and Agnes Reimer. She passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019. Ruth grew up on the family farm at Giroux, MB. She had a happy childhood with her brothers and sisters. She was the second youngest of 10 children. As a girl she attended Ridgewood School. Her family had many picnics at the ‘gravel pit’. They played many games of baseball together. At the age of 14, Ruth accepted Jesus into her heart. She was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Steinbach, MB. Often she said “I’ve had to come to Jesus many times and ask for forgiveness and guidance in my life. Jesus has always been there for me”. She remained faithful to her vows until the end. On September 23, 1960 Ruth married Allan Toews and shared 58 happy years together. Their home was blessed with 2 sons and 1 daughter. Ruth worked at many jobs: Reimer Foods, Duerksen Printers and Olfert Printers. Later she took courses to become a Care Aide and a Home Care Nurse. She loved helping people. Allan and Ruth moved from Steinbach, MB to Enderby and Abbotsford, BC then resided in Bredenbury, SK. They enjoyed making new friends as well as reconnecting with old friends. Mom loved to cook and especially loved having a table full of company. She gladly stopped her work to enjoy a chat and a good cup of coffee with family and friends. Reading, crocheting and painting were her hobbies. Our family had various people board at their place. Those who did became like family. Mom loved children, babysitting often. She even got to look after her great-grandchildren. She was Grandma Ruth and Auntie Ruth to many. An experience that she held dear to her heart was in 2003 when she sat beside her grandson Chad’s bedside while he was dying. She got to witness the angels take him home. Those left to cherish fond memories are: her husband Allan, their children Daryl and Sue, Bredenbury, SK, Chris and Dwight Warkentin, Edberg, AB, James and Bernice, Dewberry, AB, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Three sisters Elma Giesbrecht, Janet and Bill Rempel, Sue and Don Barkman, Steinbach, MB. Her twin brother Don and Edith Reimer, Armstrong, BC, two sisters-in-law, Norma Reimer and Janice Reimer, Cromer, MB. Allan’s family Ken Toews, Port Elgin, NB, Lorne and Marg Toews, John and Elaine Toews, Joyce Toews, Steinbach, MB, Katherine and Willard Issac, Helen and Ralph Weibe, Kleefeld, MB and many nieces, nephews and friends. Those preceding her in death are: her parents, parents–in-law, one sister, 4 brothers, 4 brothers-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law and one grandson. We want to express our sincere thanks for the excellent care that she received from all her caregivers at the Langenburg Centennial Care Home. A service of comfort for family and friends was held on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm from the Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church in Satlcoats, SK. The funeral service was held from the Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church on Wednesday, June 12 at 10:30 am.

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TRACY - Rebecca Kruger, daughter of Glen and Sharan Kruger, came into this world at 8:05 on a sunny morning July 27, 1975 in Moose Jaw SK. At the age of 3, Becky moved to Prince Albert, SK with her younger brother Brock. She was full of energy, making friends while playing her heart out. Brock and Becky were inseparable. She loved cycling, reading and playing baseball. While attending school, Becky became a junior volunteer at the Victoria Union Hospital in PA for 4 years. She received the Ray Graham Award in her final year for her assistance in a Brain Injury Program started there. In her final year of school Becky began Special Care Aide training which she completed. After graduation she continued to study to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked in Labour and Delivery at the Victoria Union Hospital. In 1997 Becky married Bryn Mountford. Their son Grayson was born in 2001. He was the light of her life. She loved and nurtured him with steadfast devotion. She was so proud of her smart, strong son. Although Becky and Bryn divorced in 2009 they remained close friends. Their shared concern and love for Grayson was an example of their affection and respect for Grayson. Becky met the love of her life in Patrick Tracy. They joined their lives together when she and Grayson moved to Yorkton in February 2011. Pat and Becky were married on July 11, 2014. In those first few months in Yorkton Becky got to know Pat’s father Rev. Galen Tracy Sr. over hour long talks at the breakfast table and more importantly he got to know and love her for her goodness and how happy she made his son. Pat’s youngest two children, Lucas and Kullan, spent a great deal of time in the home. In the next years the five of them enjoyed being a blended family the best that they could with movie nights, motorcycle rides with Bryn, dirt biking, skiing and snowboarding. Day trips to nearby lakes and trips to Cuba and Kelowna, BC. Pat’s eldest son, Spencer, went along on the trip to Cuba and Becky enjoyed introducing him to some of her favourite tropical drinks and having a fun family time all together. Becky and Patrick operated an approved care home. Becky performed this job with her same energy cooking, cleaning and caring for the clients that lived with them. The love that Patrick and Becky shared was very special and rare. Working together, riding motorcycles, long walks at the lake, laughing together - whatever they did they adored each other. Becky made friends easily. Colleen and Tammy became the sisters she never had. With her cheery smile and vivacious and happy nature, Becky was a very special young woman. She was one of 9 terminally ill women in Saskatchewan to be chosen by the Cameco Saskatchewan Roughriders Touchdown to Dreams in 2019. Her wish was a trip to Mexico with her son. But due to her deteriorating health, she changed her wish to an education fund for her son Grayson. This made her very happy. Watching her son graduate was a dream come true. Becky left us on June 7, 2019. She will be forever remembered, forever loved, forever missed. Our Becky. A Celebration of Life will be held for Becky on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:00 am from the chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton with Shelly Morris officiating. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Becky may be made to Cameco Riders Touchdown for Dreams Foundation.

MADDAFORD - John “Jack” Maddaford of Yorkton, SK passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 78 years. John was the beloved husband of the late Lesley Maddaford, father of Joan (Art) Knouse, cherished grandfather of Kayla (Kevin) Theisen, Ian (Michelle) Knouse, Evan Knouse, and “Big Grandpa” to Atticus Theisen and Lennon and Everly Knouse. John (often Jack) was born in Saltcoats, SK on July 19, 1940. He was the youngest of 5 children born to Robert (Bob) and Jocelyne (Joice) Maddaford. John was raised and educated in the Crescent District. John married Lesley Freestone on April 20, 1963 and became a father to his only child, Joan, a year later. He worked the family farm, having taken it over from his father, for the majority of his life. John loved his life’s work and the farm where he, his daughter and his grandkids had grown up was his pride and joy. John and Lesley finally retired from farming after 53 years and moved into Yorkton in July 2016. John was a careful, patient and meticulous farmer. He made sure that every job he did was done well and done right. All equipment and livestock were always well taken care of and the farm was always well maintained. John was a reliable neighbour and was always willing to lend a hand. After moving off the farm he became quite a good baker and housekeeper. He enjoyed going to garage sales, playing crib with friends at the public library and Independent Manor, his special Tuesday night crib date (you know who you are!), tinkering with antique clocks, reading, watching the nature and wildlife from his backyard and tending his garden. He liked to start his plants indoors so that he could watch them grow (once a farmer, always a farmer). In his most recent years, John thoroughly enjoyed his five dollar fill up from KFC. His trips to the grocery store and Canadian Tire took much longer than anyone anticipated because there was always someone to stop and visit with! John was very well liked and known for his wit and sense of humour. He was great for a laugh and a conversation and could easily be found talking to just about anyone he ran into while out and about (whether they liked it or not!). John loved to sing and listen to music. He is most fondly remembered by his family sitting at the end of the kitchen table, teasing everyone in sight, having a quick after-lunch-nap and drinking his tea. Many good laughs were had due to John’s “Johnisms” (which those close to him can attest to). John loved a good drive around the countryside and looked forward to stopping in to visit family. He was known to be a little impatient and a bit stubborn at times(!) but the family and friends loved him just the same. John is predeceased by his parents, brothers (Lorne and Floyd), one sister (Jean), his wife Lesley and his in-laws (Leslie and Kate), as well as many friends and loved ones. He will be sorely missed but will be remembered always. Special thanks to the family and neighbours that made John’s transition into Yorkton so easy for him. Always helpful and thoughtful, they made John feel welcome and his time very enjoyable. As John would say “Love you much and have fun whatever you’re doing”. A Graveside Service was held for John on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Saltcoats Cemetery in Saltcoats with Shelly Morris officiating. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of John may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

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MARTYNUIK – Joyce Martyniuk of Yorkton, formerly of the Norquay district, widow of Paul Martynuik entered eternal rest on June 9, 2019 at the age of 71 years. Margaret Joyce Martynuik (Woloshyn) of Yorkton, SK passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9 at the age of 71. Margaret (or ‘Joyce’ as everyone knew her) was born May 1, 1948 in Yorkton, SK to John and Adella (Maduck) Woloshyn. She grew up on the family farm in Jedburgh SK, with her younger brother Ronnie. She attended Forest Nook school for grades 1 - 8, and then continued onto Ituna and Theodore schools to complete her high school diploma. Joyce always told the stories of her walking 1.5 miles every day to and from Forest Nook School, in 40 below weather, chasing cows on the road both ways. She loved to learn new things, and therefore continued her learning by attending various courses and training programs including office administration, hair cutting, cooking, bookkeeping, horticulture, sewing, quilting, cake decorating, and various other courses offered through the Parkland Community College. Joyce was married to Paul Martynuik on October 5, 1968 at St. Mary’s Church in Yorkton. Joyce worked in the office at the creameries in Yorkton and Norquay, and the couple settled on the family farm at Norquay in 1970. They spent many years raising their 4 children Dwayne, Randy, Lana and Jarret, and operated a dairy and grain farm. In Norquay, Joyce was active with the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4-H, driving kids to sports, gardening, and sewing. She started the Norquay Ukrainian Dance Club with her long-time friend Margie Pawliw. Joyce and Paul sold the dairy and moved to Yorkton in 1996. Joyce cooked at the Cultural Centre for a short time, and when Walmart opened in 1999, she was one of the first employees to be hired to open and work at the store. Joyce enjoyed her 15 years at Walmart, and worked in various departments like fabrics, paint, hardware, and the bakery until her retirement. After her time at Walmart, she immediately went to cook for the priests at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish until May 2019, and loved to spoil them with her cooking, especially Fr. Kushko. Joyce belonged to the Golden Agers and enjoyed playing bingo and socializing. She loved to crochet, quilt, read, complete Sudoku puzzles, play cards and board games, cooking and baking. Joyce loved to travel, and vacationed across Canada and the USA, Cuba and Mexico with Paul and many dear friends. Joyce was also an avid sports and Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, and enjoyed watching and cheering sports games and events on TV. She was honoured as a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League for 20 years holding positions including treasurer of the Eparchial and branch level, and audit chair. Joyce was predeceased by her parents in 2007, and her husband Paul in 1999. Joyce will be missed by her children Dwayne Martynuik (and Debbie Ward) of Yorkton, Randy Martynuik (and Nichole Posehn) of Emerald Park, SK, Lana and Lawrence Klemetski of Yorkton, Jarret and Elisha Martynuik of Wembley, AB; her grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Kaitlyn, James, Bree, Ryker, Marshall; her brother Ronnie and Marie Woloshyn of Yorkton; and many other friends and relatives. Prayers were held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with the Yorkton Redemptorist Fathers officiating. The Holy Rosary led by UCWLC preceded. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Thursday, June 20, 2019, both services at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R., Rev. Father Joakim Rac and Rev. Father Methodius Kushko as the Concelebrants. The crossbearer was Carol Serna and the epistle reader was Deb Grywacheski. Members of UCWLC held an honour guard. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Richard Serna, Rick Pawliw, James Klemetski, Emily Martynuik, Marcel Massey and Martin Prive serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Joyce may be made to St. Michael’s Camp, Box 128, Kamsack, SK S0A 1S0 Condolences to the family can be posted at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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WILSON - In loving memory of Gwen F. Wilson, Jan.23, 1927 June30, 2018. One year ago you left us all Full of sadness and grief We mourn the moment that you left Recalling how life used to be. You were someone very special Who left your mark on so many lives Things just haven’t been the same Since we said goodbye. The bond we shared will never end Even though we are apart. We find comfort in the memories Deep within our hearts. This heartfelt message is for you We miss you more than words can say The world lost someone precious on the day you left us all. -To that special lady. Forever remembered, forever loved: Your husband Russell, Evan & Barb Werner, Tracey & family, Corey, Jeanie & family, Clayton, Tracy & Family, Tyler & Jodi. WILSON - In loving memory of our mom Gwen Wilson, Jan. 23, 1927 - June 30, 2018. If roses grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our mother’s arms And tell her they are from us And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile Because remembering her is easy We do it everyday But there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away. -Forever Loved, Forever Missed Your daughters: Jocelyn Payne, Val Rybka, Deb Prybylski, Barb Werner. ZACHARUK - Patricia (Lucy). Twenty five years have gone by You are not forgotten dear Mother. -Rodger & Faithe Prodanuk

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In the estate of EDNA MADDAFORD LATE OF 162 DUNLOP ST. W. YORKTON, SK SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED.

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SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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FOR SALE: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2-door convertible, gas, 5-speed standard. Also have parts car. $1,500. Phone 306-641-4987.

Wanted Looking For Consignment Goods Do you want to find a new home for household items you no longer need... and get money for them hassle free? At this time, we are accepting furniture, art, dishes, area rugs, lamps, collectibles, etc. For more information, please call Brenda at My House Consignments: +306 621 7927

Antiques, CNR Phone, Washboard, Soda Bottles, Telegraph Insulators, Signs, Records, LCD Televisions, DVDs, Shop Tools, Antique Tools, Small Engine Parts, Over 500 Toy Cars (Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, & More), Tonka Toys, Games, Dolls, Kitchenware (Many New), Glassware, Figurines, Bedding & Blankets (Some New), Sewing Machine, Home Decor, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

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PLAN NUMBER 10-4230 STRIKING HOME FOR RECREATION This striking four-bedroom recreation home’s facade features a steeply angled roof over the living area, lending it a dramatic contemporary look. Not strictly symmetrical, one wing of the home has three storeys, the other two. The covered entry, flanked by brick pillars, leads into a compact foyer. To the left is a bedroom that can double as a den, with a three-piece bathroom. Ahead and on the right is a coat closet. A rec room occupies one corner of this room. A storage area is tucked into the angle made by the L-shaped stairway to the upper floor. On the main floor is the living room, which features a sloping ceiling. The see-through fireplace does double duty – in the living room, it will be a comfort during the cooler months, while during the summer, the fireplace can also be seen from the partly covered sundeck, a pleasure on cool evenings. The living room is set off from the other areas on this floor by its ceiling height. The open-plan din-

ing area features French doors on to the deck, making it ideal for al fresco meals. Dividing the dining area from the kitchen is a large prep island. The L-shaped counter configuration spells efficiency for the cook, who will also enjoy the natural light from the window over the double sink. Next to the door to the back patio is a spacious pantry. Adjacent is a two-piece lavatory, with the laundry room next door. A study occupies the space between the laundry room and the staircase. On the upper floor, the master bedroom features a covered deck that overlooks the front garden. The spacious en-suite includes double basins, an oval soaker tub and a shower stall. The walk-in closet will be roomy enough for a couple’s clothing and accessories. The second and third bedrooms share a threepiece bathroom, with a linen closet right outside the doorway. The stairway landing is partly open to the living room below and is railed for safety. The double garage has a large area for a shop. Exterior walls are

stucco, with brick accents and painted trim. This home measures 40 feet wide and 42 feet, six inches deep, for a total of 3,099 square feet. Plans for design 10-4230 are available for $1095 (set of 5), $1175 (set of 8) and $1239 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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ADULT 45+. Renovated, furnished one bedroom suites for rent in Canora. Must have references. Phone 306-563-5281.

3 BEDROOM duplex, new paint, 5 appliances, developed basement, large yard, small pet okay, $900./mo. 780-721-7639.

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BEAUTIFUL 2 or 3 bedroom condo; 1200 sq.ft., close to schools & hospital. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-5373228, Trevor 587-974-5925.

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Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

9 Secured building, close proximity to bus stops, parks, college etc. 9 Includes: fridge, stove, coin operated laundry, 1 parking stall, water and heat. NO PETS Security deposit and references required. Enquire about one (1) month free rent! For viewing contact Kim @ (306) 620-5671

Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Lakefront home at York Lake Approx. 800 sq. ft. Includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher, security monitoring, plus HD Bell ExpressVu TV services. Furniture available if needed. No pets. $1,100/month. References required. Available immediately. Call Barry at +1 306 621 7899

BEAUTIFUL 4 Bedroom house in Melville. All new appliances, sauna, 2 big bathrooms, lots of parking. Available soon and onward. Pet friendly. $1,175 negotiable. Phone 306-730-0581.

Rooms DO YOU need a room in Yorkton for a day, a week or longer? For more information call 306-620-9920.

Shared Accommodation RESPONSIBLE ROOMMATE wanted to share my house, $500/mo, utilities included. 306521-1987.

Suites For Rent FURNISHED BASEMENT Suite for rent. No smoking, No pets, utilities included. Phone 306-6211689. NEWLY RENOVATED, spacious, one and two bedroom suites to rent in Regina East for seniors. Large screened in decks. Outside parking with electricity. All amenities except power. Security doors. Reasonable rent. Close to banks and shopping. Free bus service to mall weekly. 1-306-7897970. SPACIOUS FURNISHED Basement suite for rent. Close to hospital, no pets, no smoking. Call 306783-3832.

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Antiques, Collectibles, Picture Framing. Come in and see us. 57 Broadway St. E 15 DOGWOOD CRES. Fri., June 28 starting at 1pm, Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30, all day. Multifamily garage sale, lots of baby items, exersauser, jolly jumper, bath seat, wooden cradle, baby boy clothes, home decor, kitchen items, hardware items, trolling motor, Fish Finder and tons more, clean & cheap. 164 MAPLE AVE. Wed., June 26, Thurs., June 27, & Fri., June 28, 4pm-8pm. Household goods, furniture, vintage clothing, shoes, hats. 181 SUNSET DR. N. Silver Heights area. Fri., June 28 & Sat., June 29, 9am-7pm.

BARN-STYLE VINYL Garden Sheds - 8x8ft. $1000; 8x10ft. $1250; 8x12ft $1450. Insulated 54” doors. Insulated large dog houses $300. Phone 306-7838260.

244 BROADWAY ST. W. (H & R Block Parking Lot) Sat., June 29, 9am-5pm. One Day Only. Huge Farm Toy Parking Lot Sale. New Vendors. For more info 306-6415850.

BUCKETS SUMMER CAMPING $1500. May 17, 2019 - Oct.14, 2019. 30 Amp, Treated water, 130 septic tank. All inquiries call 1-204-937-2716. www.rickerscampground.ca.

253 Third Ave N - GARAGE SALE Housewares, collectibles, toys, books, misc. June 28, 12:00 - 7:00; June 29, 9:00 - 5:00.

COMMERCIAL MEAT equipment. Walk in cooler, meat cooler, meat freezers, deli cooler, meat saw, billboard sign, grease tray, meat cooler racks. Call or text 306-7453484 FOR SALE: Used metal salvage, plate, angle iron $1.00/pound. Pro Can Industries. 306-595-4601. FOR SALE: Used tires car & truck. $15-$50. Pro Can Industries. 306595-4601. FRIGIDAIRE DEHUMIDIFIER. Call 306-621-7641 GRAIN BINS: 19ft. Roscoe hopper bin 4500bus., complete with triple skids, upright rocket aeration, ladder. $13,500 Best Offer; Quantity of 2750bus. Weststeel flat bottom, 8 tier bins on cement $2,500/each or Best Offer; Quantity of half found aeration screens. Phone 306-795-7995. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call Yorkton This Week NOW or 306-782-2465 for details. SEASONAL SITES AVAILABLE $2400. Ricker’s Campground. 30 Amp, Treated water, 130 septic tank, winter storage. May 1, 2019 Oct.14, 2019. All inquiries call 1-204-937-2716. www.rickerscampground.ca. SPRING SPECIAL 8x12 barn style garden shed. Complete with vinyl siding $1,150. 8x10 $1,050. 8x8 $900. Call 306-783-6240. WALK-IN TUB, sewing machine (like new), stove and pipes, etc. Phone 306-621-0409.

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27, 12noon-6pm, Fri., June 28, 9am-6pm, Sat., June 29, 9am2pm. Treadmill, rocker, sofa, lots of misc., baking. No early birds please. 152 CLAREWOOD CRES. Thursday, June 27, 9am-5pm & Friday, June 28, 9am-2pm. Misc. items.

33A FENSON Cres., Fri. June 28, 9am-5pm. Dodge Caravan winter tires, steel rims included, almost new, 2 chest of drawers and misc. 44 VICTOR PLACE. Thurs., June 27, 11am-7pm. One Day Only. Classroom Clearout! Teaching resources, classroom supplies and a classroom library. Multiple pricing available. Ladies clothing size M to XXL and misc. items. 490 RIVERVIEW ROAD. Sat., June 29, 9am-6pm. No Early Birds! Chainsaw, chipper, brand name clothes & purses, exercise bike, kids clothes & toys, assorted furniture, lamps, bedding & more. Come check it out! 69 CIRCLEBROOKE DR. Thurs., June 27, Fri., June 28 & Sat., June 29, 9am-3pm. Loads of books, toys, household & fertilizer spreader. 79 LOGAN CRES. W. Thurs., June 27 & Fri., June 28, 9am-6pm both days. Multifamily. 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.

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.

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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.

Trucks & Vans 1984 IHC Full Tandem. Box, hoist, roll tarp, Cummins engine, Fuller road range 9 speed, airbrakes, spring suspension, Western Industries box, 11R 22.5 rubber, new drive tires, other tires good. $19,000 Best Offer. Phone 306-795-7995. FOR SALE: 2 highway trucks; Freightliner, 13 speed, 4.25 Detroit motor also Volvo truck, 15 speed 4.25 Detroit motor. Trailers; 1 B trailer, 1 super B, 2 low beds, 1 triple axle, 1 two axle. Highway trucks: $10-$15,000 OBO. Trailers, $10,000 OBO. 306-595-4601.

Boats 16FT. ALUMINUM Boat. 40hp Mercury motor, trolling motor like new, winch - 12 volt on boat, front seat lifts-storage. Call 306-621-8425.

RVs/Campers/Trailers 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

Farm Services Employment Opportunity: Grain Farm Labourer Permanent, full-time, long term employment on grain farm located near Russell, MB. Prefer applicants with previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include the operation of modern machinery (GPS and VRF), tractors, trucks and other farm equipment, as well as general farm labor duties. Wages starting at $23 to $26 per hour depending on experience. Signing bonus and job description with a contract upon signing. Benefits included. Smoke-free environment. Position to commence immediately. Contact Thunder Creek Farms, Russell Manitoba at thundercreekfarms1@gmail.com or fax +204 773 2994

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

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

Class 1 company drivers wanted to haul bulk liquid products throughout MB, SK, AB and the US.

LOVELAND RED ANGUS has bulls of all ages. Semen tested and delivered. 306-795-2710. Goodeve, SK.

Competitive pay structure, Dedicated dispatch, Well maintained equipment, Comprehensive benefits package. One year of Commercial driving experience required.

POLLED GELBVIEH BULLS. Quiet, well exercised. Phone 306793-4568. Stockholm, SK. YEARLING AND 2 year old Hereford bulls. Semen tested. For performance information & EPD’s call Wes 306-743-5105. www.vcherefordfarm.com. Langenburg, SK.

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C&G SHUTTLE SERVICE INC. 1-306-647-3333, Cell 1-306-620-3521, Cell 1-306-620-3359. Box 695 Yorkton, SK. S3N 2W8. Medical Appointments, Airport Trips, All Other Shuttle Services Saskatoon, Regina & Winnipeg.

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

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Supreme Court set to hear carbon tax case The Supreme Court of Canada has notified the Government of Saskatchewan that Saskatchewan’s challenge of the federally imposed carbon tax has

been tentatively scheduled for December 5, 2019. The Government of Saskatchewan previously announced the appeal to the Supreme Court of

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General Employment

RESIDENT MANAGER/MAINTENANCE WORKER Property Management Company is currently looking for a Resident Manager/Maintenance Worker for our apartment buildings located in Yorkton Key Duties and Responsibilities includes: Enforcing the provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act, manage rental process for residents which includes advertising property, all paper work for rental units, monthly rent collection, manage building maintenance which includes conducting repairs and painting as necessary, cleaning common areas. Perform other duties as assigned. The resident manager is required to possess strong communication skills (includes both written and verbal communication) strong working knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act, Excellent customer service skills, must be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and Emails) Experience conducting maintenance and repairs, attention to details and accuracy. Ability to respect confidentiality of information.

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Canada following the 3-2 split decision delivered by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in May. “While our government was disappointed with the split decision from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, we believe that the federal government has violated the constitutional jurisdiction of the provinces through the imposition of the federal carbon tax,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “Our government looks forward to standing up for the hardworking people of Saskatchewan against the frivolous and ineffective carbon tax in the Supreme Court of Canada on December 5.” S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s Constitutional Law Branch is currently developing the province’s factum which is due to be submitted to the Supreme Court of Canada by July 26, 2019, 60 days following the notice of appeal.

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We honour 1/2 price to members of other clubs 7 days a week, not tournaments

Power carts, walk on welcome, friendly service • Senior Mixed Tournament, July 17th • Hosting Kevin Kaminski Golf Classic August 3rd • Men’s Open Tournament TBA • Men’s Nite on Tuesdays and Ladies Nite on Thursdays at 6 p.m. • Senior Day Fridays 1 p.m.

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