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Saltcoats holds meeting to discuss needs I’ve heard of communities having to truck in water, who are not big enough to sustain a water operator on staff.

We certainly don’t want to get anywhere near that degree, we need to look after this now.

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer

The town of Saltcoats will have a challenging couple of years.

Infrastructure projects need to happen, with a water treatment plant that has to happen by 2023, a lagoon improvement that is tied to the same system, and the need to decommission the landfill. The town held an information meeting to inform residents about where they stand right now and what the priorities are for the community.

The problem Saltcoats faces is infrastructure, a common problem in small town Saskatchewan. Mayor Grant McCallum explained that the town faces a number of infrastructure needs hitting around the same time, including the need for a new town shop - the old one, built in a former theatre, was no longer able to meet code, the need for road improvements, the need to decommission the old landfill and a complete rethink of their water treatment facility.

“They all came due in a short period of time. Some are on the go, a couple of them we have completed, and there are a couple yet to get started, but we are working on them. There is so much going on with these projects, more than ever, at least in recent history with the town, so we wanted the town to be as informed as possible.”

The major project for the town will be the new water treatment plant and lagoon expansion. The town received a grant from the Canada Builds Program - Small Community Fund, so the town only has to pay for a third of the project, but that means they’re still on the hook for approx. $1.5 million. They also need to study what is the best treatment option for the community, said McCallum, given that they have high ammonia content in the water.

“It’s not a health issue, it’s not a water quality issue, but what it does is tie up the chlorine, and it does not allow us to reach break-point chlorination, or at least to measure it, and that’s a problem. We need a treatment system that will effectively remove or neutralize that ammonia, so that we can measure our disinfection rates and make sure our water is compliant with Saskatchewan water guidelines.”

The water system is a priority due to the permits involved, which have a sunset clause, and are fast running out. The Canada Builds grant also has a deadline of 2023. McCallum said that as a community, there is no getting around the need for water.

“I’ve heard of communities having to truck in water, who are not big enough to sustain a water operator on staff. We certainly don’t want to get anywhere near that degree, we need to look after this now. We’re building reserves, we’re studying water treatment options, we’ll get there, but it’s a big thing

— Saltcoats Mayor Grant McCallum

Storm damage

Staff Photo by Dougal Todd

With memories of the Canada Day storm of 2010 all to fresh in local residents’ minds, heavy winds and rain struck Monday evening. The rain was thank-

fully limited this Canada Day, although there was some win damage around the city, this downed tree on Reaman Avenue attests.

College appoints new head The coalition of Parkland College and Cumberland College today announced the appointment of Mark Hoddenbagh as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2019.

“We are excited to welcome Mark to Cumberland College and

Parkland College,” said Board of Governors co-chair Raymond Sass.

“He brings a wealth of experience and leadership which will guide our colleges in this new coalition.”

Hoddenbagh has a wide range of experience in numerous fields connected to post-secondary edu-

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for a small town to chew off.”

The struggle right now is improving the roads in town. A recent survey of residents revealed that improving roads is a high priority for them. The problem is that to pave all of the roads would cost $1.5 million, which they don’t have, as they need to pay for other things first. While McCallum said that they definitely know that road improvement is something the town needs, the water issues the town is facing are more urgent, and have a clear deadline. Streets have been bumped down the list for a decade, eclipsed by more urgent needs for the community.

The streets will be handled budget by budget, and they want to do at least one a year.

“The streets have kept on slipping down the list, just because they weren’t a must... We want to keep making progress but it’s not going to be as much as we would like. We have to look after the regulatory things first. The safe drinking water, the lagoon expansion, our employees, our equipment fleet and so forth.”

The Town of Saltcoats held a meeting to discuss the state of the city and the projects that they need to undertake in the near future. Pictured are councillor Ronald Knudsen, event MC Randy Goulden, Carling Sandercock, town administrator,

Mayor Grant McCallum, councillor Shirley Pearson, councillor Karen Hovind, councillor Corey Larsen and councillor Gordon Barnhart.

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representing their mission, vision, and values.

He will work to expand partnerships with business, industry, and communities.

“I am passionate about post-secondary

education and a huge supporter of colleges and all they have to offer,” Hoddenbagh said. “I am very excited to have the privilege of leading the coalition.”

The two colleges are embarking on a pilot

coalition for up to two years. The colleges continue to operate separately, but now share one region, a single CEO, and a governance structure in which the same individuals are simultaneously appointed to the boards

of Cumberland College and Parkland College.

About Parkland College Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong

success. The college offers a superior learning and campus experience with locations in Yorkton, Melville, Fort Qu’Appelle, Esterhazy, Canora, and Kamsack.

About Cumberland College: Since 1975,

Cumberland College has been providing high quality training and education programs for adults in northeastern Saskatchewan. Campuses are located in Nipawin, Melfort, and Tisdale.

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Time to apply for 2019/20 student loans The 2019-20 student loan year is underway and students can now submit their applications for student financial assistance for academic programs beginning on or after August 1, 2019.

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More information on Saskatchewan student loans can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/ studentloans or by calling 1-800-597-8278.

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In on the deal The cards were moving around the table at the Yorkton Public Library as cribbage was held attracting four tables of players. The group meets each Friday in search of fifteens

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City celebrates Canada Day It was Canada’s birthday, and dozens of Yorkton residents gathered to celebrate Monday. It was the 152nd year since confederation in 1867, and from cupcakes, to music, to kids games and rides on a vintage fire truck, people celebrated at the Western Development Museum Monday.

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Politics The Supreme Court of Canada will hear Saskatchewan’s appeal of the carbon tax on Dec. 5 … or it might not.

There is a federal election on October 21 and — should Opposition leader Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives defeat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals — the first order of business will be repeal of the carbon pricing act.

That would make any Supreme Court ruling specific on this specific tax (that took the form of an additional four cents a litre as of April) rather moot. And it is within the jurisdiction of the court to decide not to rule on a law, if it is repealed at the time.

That said, Saskatchewan Justice Minister Don Morgan has said the Saskatchewan Party is interested in pursuing its appeal anyway to get a crystal clear understanding of federal taxation authority.

The Saskatchewan government’s SCC appeal comes in response to the 3-2 split decision by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upholding the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. “I think it’s worthwhile to carry on with the court application in any event, and just get some better clarity,” Morgan told reporters last week, explaining why this province’s appeal will go forward regardless of the federal election result.

“I don’t think it matters which government is in office in Saskatchewan or in Ottawa.”

Removing any ambiguity related to federal taxation on this matter may even carry over to other matters of questionable federal jurisdiction like healthcare and pharmacare, Morgan said.

But the Justice Minister said the issue in hand remains the uneven application of taxation authority on this province and Ontario, New Brunswick, (and likely soon on Alberta, now that its new government under Jason Kenney said it will no longer comply with the act).

“It’s punitive treatment of some of the provinces, so we think it’s worthwhile to get some clarity as to their right to levy a disproportionate tax or a punitive tax,” Morgan said.

One gets the Sask. Party government need to do and are right to do what it feels it must to oppose the federal tax on carbon that started at $20 a tonne this year and is scheduled to increase to $50 a tonne by 2020.

Even if that means taxpayers here paying the lawyers’ bills for not only the Supreme Court challenge but also to intervene in the Ontario’s Court of Appeal case and others in the county, it can be argued that it’s well worth the costs.

Keeping the fuel costs close to something reasonable is a laudable goal for any government.

(This is something that even the federal Liberal government could seem to acknowledge, given its eagerness to dole out $600 or so in annual income tax rebates to families.)

And maybe this will cool down the unfortunate and irrational national unity tensions we are seeing.

There is no question that the overwhelming sentiment right now is Trudeau and his carbon tax must go.

This alienation is now often expressed in the 1980s language of Western separation, although the discussion doesn’t seem to every be taken to its logical conclusions. How would being a separate, landlocked country make it easier to move oil and other commodities to port? How would it make dealing with the U.S. or other customers any easier? How would we be in a healthier economic situation, given the costs of setting of administration and defence costs of a separate nation … not to mention the share of existing Canadian debt we would likely have to take with us?

So perhaps it is better to, as Morgan is proposing, allow all this to play out in the election and the federal courts.

We do need a resolution to this matter.

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

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Infrastructure issues impacting municipalities

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rban municipalities across this country are on the verge of a money crunch which could frankly become the biggest issue we face in our immediate future.

There is a finite amount of money any of us as taxpayers can pay, and while the exact tipping point to where we see widespread tax revolt – people simply refusing to pay the tax bill en masse – our elected officials best be aware the limit grows nearer.

Local municipal governments face the greatest squeeze in the sense they have no capacity, by legislation, to deficit finance. That means if costs rise they have two options, cut those costs, often resulting in programming being reduced, or increase property taxes and make local residents pay more.

The likelihood of municipalities needing more dollars in the short to medium term is high based on the ever aging infrastructure in almost every community across this country.

The situation is notable by looking just a few kilometres east along Highway #16 to the community of Saltcoats.

The town of Saltcoats will have a challenging couple of years. Infrastructure projects need to happen, with a water treatment plant that has to happen by 2023, a lagoon improvement that is tied to the same system, and the need to decommission the landfill.

The situation is such the town held an information meeting last week to inform residents about where they stand right now and what the priorities are for the community.

The problem Saltcoats faces is not unique. It is simply related to aging infrastructure.

Mayor Grant McCallum explained,

(see story this issue), that the town faces a number of infrastructure needs hitting around the same time, including the need for a new town shop - the old one, built in a former theatre, was no longer able to meet code, the need for road improvements, the need to decommission the old landfill and a complete rethink of their water treatment facility.

None of those projects come without a significant price tag and there are only so many taxpayers to provide tax dollars in a community with a population of well under 1,000.

It’s only moderately better in Yorkton. The population is larger, but the needs are the same, albeit larger; new cells at the landfill, expected upgrades to sewage treatment, a new water treatment plant still being paid for, a new shop needed.

And if you drive our streets you know there is a growing deterioration of pavement throughout the city. But, dollars are limited. Work on Broadway Street is a ‘shave and pave’ fix, not a complete reconstruction because of costs. So old infrastructure under Broadway grows ever older because the $50-plus million for a complete redo would have cost was beyond the City to afford.

Often we hear calls of the province to help more, but highways, bridges, hospitals and schools are all aging and so they have their own infrastructure crisis looming.

The federal government simply does not have the resources to help every community in terms of infrastructure across Canada.

So what is the solution?

That is clearly the question governments at all three levels must answer – and it needs to be soon!

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History Corner Flying training school near Yorkton As early as the onset of the war in 1939, Mayor Charles Peaker and other city officials were on a quest to have the Federal Government establish a flying training school near Yorkton. The plans were promoted by the Liberal party candidate Allan McLean and Liberal Member of Parliament, George W. McPhee. Their bid was successful and construction of the facilities began in the spring of 1940 on a site a few kilometres north of Yorkton, with two relief stations located at the nearby communities of Rhein and Sturdee.

The official opening was held on June 11, 1941. It was an impressive complex consisting of 40 buildings, including a large mess hall, a 35-bed hospital, and hangars to shelter some 200 planes. The first Commanding Officer was Group Captain George R. Howsam. Students came from all over Canada, and the Commonwealth countries to perfect their skills. They flew North American Harvards and twinengine Cessna Cranes, unfortunately not without several fatal accidents. By the end of the war in 1945, an estimated 2000 pilots had earned their wings at the Yorkton school.

Terri Lefebvre-Prince This History Corner originally ran June 10, 2009 in Yorkton This Week.

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July 3, 2019 - July 9, 2019

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

Public Notice

Public Notice

Bylaw No. 7/2019 – Permanent Closure of Street Right-of-Way

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

Civic Address:

Parcel G, Plan 99Y07086 & Lot 16, Block 1, Plan 102302558 N/A

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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Portion of Plan 86Y11910 adjacent to Block B, Plan 86Y11910

Civic Address:

Portion of Broadway Street adjacent to 230 Broadway Street East

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.

Upcoming Commission/Committee/ Board Meetings Economic Development Committee Meeting

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2019 Time: 7:00 a.m.

Location: Meeting Room A — City Hall Please see the City of Yorkton’s website at: www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/publicnotices.asp for meeting cancellations

Request for Proposals Name of Project: Land Titles Building Wheelchair Lift Replacement Quotes must be received before 4:00 p.m. on July 19, 2019 Please send sealed proposals clearly marked “Land Titles Building Wheelchair Lift Replacement” 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 supply and install a new wheelchair lift in the Land Titles Building, located at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre at 49 Smith Street East in Yorkton.

A mandatory site inspection is required in order for proposals to be considered.

Specifications are available at: www.sasktenders.ca 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: Taylor Morrison – Recreation Services 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.

We’re building a new playground at Patrick Park & we want your opinion!

Stop by the Yorkton Public Library Programming Room at 93 Broadway Street West on July 9th between 5:00 to 7:00p.m. and let us know what you think!

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Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ..............................306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .........................................306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .......................................306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ...............................306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking..................306-786-1780 Property Sales ................................306-786-1747 Public Works ..................................306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings .....................................306-786-1780 Tax Department .............................306-786-1736 Water Billing Department ...............306-786-1726

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YRHS holds grad Valedictory Exercises were held at Yorkton Regional High School Thursday.

The event saw 171 students receive their diplomas from principal Mike Haczkewicz and Good Spirit School Division Director Quintin Robertson.

The Valedictory Address was given by Tanner Washington. See the July 10, print edition of Yorkton This Week for a special supplement featuring all the graduates.

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

Highway 16 Through Traffic Additional Detour 2016 Construction

Dracup Avenue North

The Dracup Avenue and Smith Street Detour has been monitored carefully past few weeks.

Now the Street) Dracupover Avenuethe North Completion Project (York Roadthat to Darlington Provincial Highways Department has M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were completed their work on Highway 10 completed in 2015. between Queen Street and Highway • Roadway preparation work began in mid April, including replacement of the short section weat are able tostreet divert Highway 16 of new of52, water main the north end of the and construction of some additional catch basins. through traffic south and west around • Grading and roadway preparation is slated to begin M ay 1 and is expected to take the City.twoThis approximately weeks. will reduce periodic con• Concrete paving of the roadway will then get underway around M ay 24 and is expected gestion along the Dracup corridor and to be completed by July 1, weather permitting. is expected to be implemented the week of July 1. The additional route ***Insert Dracup Avenue North Reconstruction Map here for through traffic will be along Queen Street to Highway 10, north on Highway 10 to Highway 52, then west along 52 to 52A and then north to Highway 16.

For local traffic and those heading north to Canora, the existing detour through the City will remain in place. For more details visit Yorkton.ca/Construction.

Starting M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington to York Road. Please follow all road closures and detours.

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Issues with China must be resolved Just when you thought the trade waters could not get any muddier between Canada and China, they do.

Trade works best when supply and demand is the driving force.

Trade does not work very well when outside forces are applied to the process, in particular when governments use the process of trade as a club in non-trade disputes.

The current situation between Canada and China might be a textbook example, with the two countries embroiled in a dispute after the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies

Co was detained in Vancouver on a U.S. arrest warrant.

What that arrest warrant has to do with trade of course is nothing at all, but China is using trade to try and force Canada to do what it wishes. The situation is silly on one hand, two nations in dispute over an arrest warrant for a guy with the resources to hire a legion of lawyers to his defence.

On the other hand the disruption to trade is hugely serious, especially in terms of agriculture trade as it is a key area of dealings between the two countries.

Now China has made

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Calvin Daniels a decision to block imports of Canadian meat.

But this decision is just a bit outside the Huawei debate, although that ongoing issue likely made China’s choice regarding meat imports easier to make in terms of blocking deals because it continues to put pressure

on Canada.

China has said it wants the Canadian government to temporarily stop allowing meat shipments to China after bogus pork export certificates were discovered.

The issue is of particular concern to the pork sector as its impact on Canada could be sig-

nificant as this country is the world’s third-biggest shipper.

However, the decision has the potential to hit China hard too, as they turn to meat imports after African swine fever killed millions of its pigs. Canada, in spite of any questionable certificates on likely limited shipments, still makes sense as a source to meet China’s need for out-sourced pork.

While there are of course other pork exporting countries for China to deal with, this announcement does throw a wrench into trade workings.

For example, the

United States, the second-biggest global pork exporter, isn’t an obvious backfill-source since it is subject to a 62 per cent Chinese tariff, with China and US president Donald Trump in a dispute of their own.

The meat dispute will certainly do nothing except add to the tension in trade between Canada and China and cold push a resolution of things farther down the road, and that is unfortunate because the two countries have far more to gain by an amiable flow of trade.

Calvin Daniels is Editor at Yorkton This Week.

Long-time area veterinarian retires

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton area is losing one of its long-time large animal veterinarians.

Dr. Kenn Wood of Whitesand Veterinary has ended his practice as of July 1.

For Wood, the decision to retire ends a career he said he had planned to pursue since he was a young boy.

“I always wanted to be a cow vet,” he said.

Wood grew up in Yorkton, spending a lot of time as a youth at uncle Harvey’s farm, where there were cattle.

“He, (Harvey), was a real cattleman ... It was the best part of my childhood,” he said.

And soon the dream was set.

“I decided when I was 12-years old, (to become a veterinarian). I never strayed from that. There never was a plan ‘B’,” said Wood.

Wood would pursue his dream finally graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in 1977.

He began his career in Prince Albert, but was soon in Yorkton in a partnership with Dr. Doug McDougall.

“Doug and I worked together 11 years,” said Wood, adding when he bought his farm west of Ebenezer the duo finally split, although it was an amicable parting of the ways with Wood’s new practice focusing on large animals.

“Doug was never fussy about large animals,” he

“I decided when I was 12-years old, (to become a veterinarian). I never strayed from that.

There never was a plan ‘B’.”

— Dr. Kenn Wood said.

Wood on the other hand was just where he wanted to be, travelling the countryside treating ailing cattle and horses.

Typically Wood worked within a 50-mile radius of the practice, although there were calls from as far afield as “Wynyard, or even farther,” he noted.

Being an ambulatory veterinarian, travelling to the sick animals, rather than the animal being hauled to a clinic, meant thousands of kilometres travel for Wood. He said in the early years 70,000

kilometres a year was not uncommon.

But he never minded the road miles, although he did note automobile accidents do account for the most on the job deaths in the profession.

“I loved it. It’s the best job in the world,” he said.

Still, the demand to drive, work long hours, and deal with animals weighing hundreds of pounds mean the job is not an easy one.

“It’s physically demanding,” He said, adding with some chagrin “I just can’t do the midnight calls anymore.”

While always wanting to work with cattle, Wood said he ended up working with a lot of horses too.

“I became the horse guy here, but not by design,” he said.

Wood said even in college vet students tended to either love horses, or want little to do with them. In his case he never gave it a lot of thought.

“I rode as a kid.

Growing up I liked horses, but I was not crazy about them,” he said.

But as a vet Wood said he found he worked with horses well, adding the

secret was rather simple, applying the basic animal husbandry skills that work in general across all farm species.

It also helped to be aware of the horse’s situation.

Horses that are spoiled by humans can be an issue.

“The ones that have never had a human alpha figure in their lives ... those are the ones that will hurt you,” he said.

It helped that he was a pioneer in dog agility sport in Saskatchewan, and through that dog training, Wood developed skills that were useful as a vet with other species.

“I’m convinced working with dogs, training them at that time, made me a better practitioner,” he said. “The basics of critter training are the same no matter what you’re dealing with – the principles are the same.”

Of course Wood is all about critters, and the important relationship with people.

“Having critters around ... it makes you a better person,” he said.

“Nancy said that to me a million years ago ... associating with critters makes you a better person.”

That is a change Wood said he has seen through the decades of his practice. In the early years everyone was still connected to the farm, largely mixed farms, meaning a direct connection to critters.

“Everybody in Saskatchewan hung around with critters. I didn’t know anybody who didn’t grow up with critters,” he said.

That has changed dramatically in recent years, he said, adding the connection to critters is increasingly missing for more and more people.

Wood will continue his relationship with critters in retirement, his two well trained blue heeler dogs, and a small herd of shorthorn cattle.

As for the veterinary business, he simply reiterated “I’m ready, (to retire),” adding many of his clients became more than that over the years, “These people are still my friends.”

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New book from former YTW staffer

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Former Yorkton This Week journalist Sean Mott has released his debut novel.

Mott, who was born and raised in Nova Scotia and attended journalism school in Halifax from 2012-2016 said writing for newspaper certainly helped him when it came time to pen a novel.

“I didn’t take any English classes during my time in university, but I think my experience with writing freelance feature stories for my school’s paper helped me grow as a writer,” he said.

After working in Yorkton from 2017-2018, Mott started working with iNFOnews in Kelowna as a reporter.

And it was in BC the book finally came together, although it was not Mott’s first foray into fiction.

“I’ve been drawn to writing since Grade 8 when my English teacher encouraged me to focus on it as a skill,” he said.

“I was an avid reader so it felt natural to try my

hand at writing.

“I’ve written everything from short plays to radio scripts to (pretty bad) poetry.

“I’ve also had a few novel ideas but they never got off the ground for a variety of reasons -- loss of interest on my part, plots that went nowhere, etc.”

Then one idea stuck.

“The idea that eventually evolved into Fill the Chalice started near the end of my final year in college in 2016,” said Mott. “I’m not sure what exactly inspired it, but I remember being intrigued by the classic image of a cult leader wearing flowing white robes.

“The image captured my imagination, so I started writing the background for the type of person who could be a cult leader. That bio became Solomon, the main character in my novel.

“I spiraled out from there to sketch out a plot that would match his character.

“In every step of the writing process I came

Sean Mott back to Solomon and how his character would instigate, provoke, or react to every situation.”

Fill the Chalice accomplished something for Mott his other ideas had not achieved, which made it a story he wanted to tell.

“I felt the story was worth writing because, unlike all my other novel ideas, I never got bored with it,” he said. “It stuck with me, encouraging me to take it to the end.”

And the end was not what he had imagined early on.

“I was surprised with

where the novel ends up, and I hope readers are too,” offered Mott.

When it came to writing the novel Mott took a rather workman-like approach.

“My main goal with the novel was to write 1000 words a day,” he said. “I couldn’t reach it all the time, but it was a good goalpost to keep me motivated.

“I had a plot blueprint I referred to in order to stay on track.

“There were some days where I’d struggle to get through a paragraph and others where I’d burn through three or four pages.”

The difficultly came to staying on task when the mood was not exactly there to write.

“The hardest part was sticking to the schedule even when I wanted to step away for a day or two,” said Mott. “There were several passages in the novel where I didn’t know where I was taking the story and I had to power through in order to take it to the other side.”

The effort was worth

it.

“In the end, I’m really pleased with how the novel turned out,” said Mott.

So what is the book about beyond a cult leader?

“The main plot, which follows a cult leader tracking down a serial killer who is murdering the flock, is probably the best-structured story I’ve ever told,” said Mott.

“I feel it flows naturally and there’s no moments where you’re waiting for the action to pick up.

“I think the best parts of the book are these extended passages where Solomon has debates with himself. They provide a really interesting glimpse into his psyche and they make the reader doubt if they can fully trust him.”

Mott said his main character remained someone he liked working with.

“Solomon was a great character to write,” he said. “I often felt as though he was leading the way and I was simply

documenting the action.”

As for an audience, Mott said the book does have a mature theme.

“I think the target audience is definitely an older crowd, probably 15 and up,” he said. “There’s some dark material in the book that could be upsetting, but it’s also handled in a comedic way.

“I think fans of black comedy, psychological thrillers, and character studies will really like it.”

So what’s next for Mott?

“I don’t have any sequels for the novel in mind at the moment, but Solomon could pop up in my head again and inspire me,” he said, adding “I’ve got several other book ideas on the backburner. Once I’ve had time to think them over I’ll probably head back to the typewriter and start working again.”

The book will be available through e-books like Kobo and Google Books in June and physical copies in July at Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, and Amazon.

Bon Jovi tribute band at Ex Friday

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer If you like the music of Bon Jovi then you’ll want to be at the Yorkton Exhibition Friday.

That evening the grandstand will be jumping with the music of the famous rock band thanks to the musical efforts of Bed of Roses, one of the best known Bon Jovi tribute bands.

The Winnipeg-based band highlights Darryl Clayton as Jon Bon Jovi, who is joined on stage

by Eugene Romaniuk as Richie Sambora, Trevor Uruski as David Bryan, Scott Byown as Tico Torres, and Glen Davies as Hugh Macdonald.

The band started in 2004.

“It was my vision and concept after opening for a tribute band in Winnipeg in 2003,” said Clayton. “All current members had played previously with each other in different cover bands

around Winnipeg over the years.”

Clayton said Bed of Roses was designed as a Bon Jovi tribute band from the beginning.

“I was told on a few occasions how much my voice resembles Jon Bon Jovi,” he said simply.

For Clayton his career has always seemed tied to Bon Jovi.

“I was playing in a cover band in 2003 and my band opened for a Bon Jovi tribute band from Toronto, they do not play anymore,” he explained. “Anyway after our set the singer from that project came to me and said ‘you have more of a Jovi thing going on than I do’. Right then and there I started thinking maybe I should get into the tribute world.

“I was getting bored being in a bar band any way.

“The next week I gave my notice to the band I was in and started forming Bed of Roses.

“I chose the name Bed

Bed of Roses are based in Winnipeg. of Roses after the song of the same name. I started thinking about logos and how we could hand out roses while we played that song.”

From the core idea it was a case of bringing a band together.

“I contacted some musicians that I had played with over the years to see if they would

join me in this endeavour.

“Some thought I was nuts leaving a successful cover band to start a new project from scratch.

“Trevor Uruski was one of the first people I called and he said yes and has been with me for almost 15 years now.

“The rest of the band has evolved over the years to become what we are now. It is a great thing to be playing music with your friends in a successful tribute project.”

But there is pressure trying to mimic a band as well-known as Bon Jovi.

“The most difficult part is trying to get the music and vocals pristine and maintain it,” said Clayton. “With member changes over the years you have to adjust to

what they bring to the table.”

So is it frustrating always performing as essentially someone else?

“I would not call this frustrating at all,” said Clayton, adding they find time for their own music too. “Everybody writes their own music and does it on their own time.”

Ultimately, being on the road as BoR, has remained fun.

“The camaraderie between us, going to new places and performing that we would not go to otherwise,” said Clayton, noting they have played in Bermuda, Las Vegas, Florida, El Salvador, all over Canada and the US. But, have they met the band they pay tribute to each time BoR is on the

stage.

“Bon Jovi is aware of us for two reasons; one, I met Jon at a meet and greet for fan club members in New Jersey a few years ago. I mentioned to him about what we do and asked him what he thought about tribute bands. He said to me that some of them are better than we are (meaning the original band),” said Clayton.

“Secondly, about five years ago, bass player Hugh Macdonald saw a video of us online and enjoyed our representation so much he invited us to play his 60th birthday party in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“Since then whenever Bon Jovi has played in Winnipeg we text Hugh and join the band for a beverage after the show.

He is the most famous person I have in my cell phone!”

Clayton said there are numerous stories he could tell.

“I could write a novel about our tribute band exploits, and I will after I retire,” he said.

Maybe the Yorkton Exhibition show will warrant mention in the book.

“We’re looking forward to being at the Yorkton Ex and bringing a stellar 90-min show to the great folks in Yorkton,” said Clayton.

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Many areas in the province received rainfall last week. This precipitation has helped to relieve the extremely dry conditions and recharge soil moisture. However, significant rainfall is still needed in areas of the province to help crops, hay and pasture develop and further recharge soil moisture.

The amount of precipitation received in the past week varied across the province, ranging from negligible amounts to 114 mm. The greatest amount of precipitation fell in the Blumenhof area, where 114 mm was recorded. The southern regions reported receiving the most rainfall. The Moose Jaw area received up to 111.5 mm, the Regina area 65 mm, the Gravelbourg area 105 mm

and the Shaunavon area up to 98.3 mm.

Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions have greatly improved, but the subsoil remains parched.

Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as four per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate, 14 per cent short and one per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as three per cent surplus, 73 per cent adequate, 22 per cent short and two per cent very short at this time.

Unfortunately, the rainfall came too late for the majority of first-cut hay, but it will encourage growth for a later cut.

Provincially, the recent rainfall has improved or sustained crop conditions and warm weather will bring on crop, hay

and pasture growth.

The majority of crops are behind to normal in their growth. Fifty per cent of fall cereals, 55 per cent of spring cereals, 62 per cent of pulse crops and 43 per cent of oilseed crops are at the normal stages of development for this time of year.

The rainfall has caused difficulties with spraying operations as weeds are growing now and crops are getting late in stage for in-crop herbicide applications.

Farmers are busy hauling grain, spraying in-crop pesticide applications and getting equipment ready to cut hay.

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

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Long time newspaperman putting pen away

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer On a warm Wednesday evening people kept filing into the Langenburg Community Centre to the point more tables were hastily set out to accommodate the growing crowd.

You might expect it was a political rally, or a mid-week play production, the sort of thing that would have Bill Johnston on site with his trusty camera around his neck, and his note pad in-hand.

After all Johnston has been covering events in Langenburg, and in Churchbridge, Bredenbury and Saltcoats for four decades, filling the pages of The Four-Town Journal the newspaper he founded all those years ago.

And indeed Johnston, easily recognized by his shock of white hair, was there.

But on this night he was not covering the story, because he was the story.

The people were gathering to say thank you to Johnston who has announced the long-time community newspaper will print its last edition at the end of July, and with it he will retire.

“We are very sad to lose our paper,” said Jan Layh, one of the organizers of the evening. “...

We’re just despairing. We don’t know what we’re going to do.”

While admitting the closing of The Four Town Journal will be a loss, Layh said she also knew that the communities needed to say thank you to Johnston for his long service. So she took the lead, gathered some volunteers from the four towns, and within weeks had the evening planned.

When Layh called Bill to make sure he was available he modestly said no.

“I just said ‘we have to honour your great service,” she said, adding Bill finally agreed.

Walter Farquharson was one of the committee members from Saltcoats.

He said the evening was something people in the four towns needed.

“It’s an opportunity to say we’re sorry that The Four-Town Journal is coming to a close,” he said, adding it was also a chance “to celebrate the exceptionally good service Bill and Lynda, (Bill’s wife), have given the entire area.”

Farquharson said in many ways Johnston’s efforts have actually brought the four communities together, something reflected in the gathering with people from all four gathered to say thank you.

As for the loss of the local newspaper, Farquharson said it’s not clear what happens next.

“I think we’re all trying to figure that out,” he said. “It’s a big hole that’s going to be left.”

What followed was thank-you’s from nearly every sector of small town life.

“You can’t put a price on what you’ve contributed to our towns,” said Don Fogg speaking for the town, village and rural municipal councils.

“What you have done as you have brought four communities together, to be proud of one thing, The Four-Town Journal.”

Rob Fiola spoke for sport organizations reciting a long list of sports covered by Johnston through the years.

“Your professionalism and dedication was truly remarkable,” he said of

Bill Johnston, a former publisher at The Enterprise in Yorkton, is retiring and that means closing the doors on The Four-Town Journal.

Johnston’s efforts.

Justice Donald Layh went as far as to read a ‘letter-to-the-editor’ relating to the loss of the local paper.

“I have a grievance: we are losing our cherished newspaper. For 38 years, Bill and Lynda Johnston have been the neverfailing eyes and ears of several communities, not only Langenburg, Churchbridge, Bredenbury and Saltcoats, but also Spy Hill, MacNutt, Marchwell and other satellite communities. The Johnston’s have habitualized us to a Wednesday fix that routinely appears in our mailboxes,” he read.

“What are we going to do when we go to the post office in August and there is no paper?

Four communities will suffer withdrawal. How will we function without The Four-Town Journal?

Living without the paper will be like living without coffee and the radio in the morning. I don’t think it can be done!”

Layh then changed tact in the letter.

“On the other hand, we have much to celebrate. How many other rural communities in this province – in this country – have had a brilliant newspaper editor like Bill Johnston? I have read many other local newspapers and none compare to the quality of Bill’s writing, the depth of his editorials, the painstaking coverage of local events. No dance recital, no bonspiel, no hockey tournament has escaped his attention,” he read.

“On cold winter nights while I have sat before the fireplace enjoying a good book and a (small) glass of scotch, Bill is taking photos at curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments or dance recitals.

“On warm summer weekends when I am basking at the lake with family, enjoying leisure time, Bill is sweating and swatting mosquitoes at the ball diamond, recording the names of the kids who have won the baseball tournament or at the golf course photographing the winners of the golf tournament. He has endured the usual rains at June Daze, the heat of Laugh and Linger, the dust at the pony races

in Spy Hill. At every community engagement, whether for tots or teens, at tournaments or town meetings, at concerts or cross country meets, you can find a shock of white hair – Bill – milling about with his camera and notepad in hand. What joy he has brought to so many families as he has patiently photographed children and grandchildren and has recorded their names and achievements.”

In the end Layh said it was simply time to say thank you.

“So, I have set aside my grievance and have reconciled myself to simply being grateful for the 38 years of community reporting that we have come to expect, but which we have done nothing to deserve,” he said. “This gratefulness is more comforting than mourning what we have now lost. Bill and Lynda have provided a vital service to our communities for nearly four decades.

They have drawn communities together in a

way that had never been done before. They have celebrated and recorded our achievements – both great and small.

They have marked and mourned our losses.

“We were never deserving of this great service. Rather, we have been remarkably fortunate to have been able to enjoy what few communities have had: a fine, sensible and sensitive newspaper editor who has helped shape a community.

“Bill and Lynda, I am sure I speak on behalf of all your readers. Thank for the great service you have provided to us. May you enjoy winter nights at home, summer weekends with your family and many years of rewarding retirement.”

And then it was Johnston’s turn at the microphone.

“This is overwhelming ... This has just been incredibly fun,” he said.

Johnston said the newspaper he founded has been a “roller coaster ride” but with “the end in sight” there is “relief and satisfaction.”

Johnston thanked his wife first.

“She’s been my right hand all these years,” he said, before moving on to thank his daughters, staff he said worked with them not for them, advertisers, and subscribers, many who have become friends.

As for the paper, up to its 1817th edition, Johnston said he simply produced a product reflective of the communities it served. He said, community newspapers “are mirrors reflecting back what that community is all about.”

In the case of The Four-Town Journal Johnston said most often it has been filled with good news, which he said “reflects what our communities are all about ... people doing good things.” He added he had “the privilege of being able to chronicle those things.”

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Can you believe it is July? I hope you had a nice Canada Day, hopefully with a chance to do something outdoors or in your garden. Aren’t we blessed to live in this beautiful country?

A dear friend invited me over to see her roses recently; after the cold winter we had, it is indeed a miracle that they made it through and are gracing us with such pretty buds and blooms!

When we buy a rose bush for our gardens, we have no idea of all the work that goes into each new variety. Some homework taught me that it takes ten years or so for rose breeders to breed a rose that might possibly be a candidate to go on the market. And do you know how that is done? By seed, involving at least 100,000 seeds in this painstaking experiment. Once the seeds are germinated, the breeders must wait till the rose grows and blooms.

That is the test, to see if this new rose measures up to various factors that include color, scent, and resistance to disease.

But the rose’s journey isn’t over. If it does measure up and is considered to be a possible rose for the market, the best specimens are grown in the field to see how they perform. Guess how long this takes? Up to eight years. And if all goes well, it will still take a couple more years till there is enough of the new rose to put on the market. So by the time we take our new little rose home from the greenhouse, the variety has already had quite a history!

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YORKTON AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Gardener’s Notebook The same dedication and patience holds true for any new variety of plants. For me, I feel that after so much work goes into creating new varieties, it is important for gardeners to give some of them a try, because the new varieties strive to take the best qualities of a certain type of plant and combine them into something even more wonderful. I know we all have our favorites, and that’s a great thing, but please do try to have at least one new thing each year!

Those plant breeders would be happy to know that we are appreciating all their efforts!

If you would like to learn more about one of the most dedicated and successful rose breeders, read about Tom Carruth, who created 11 AllAmerica Rose Selections.

His is a fascinating story, with a determination to grow roses that began when he was just a little boy.

Seeing the roses in the garden the other day brought back vivid memories of Mom’s beautiful garden. One plant that was like part of the family for many years was an old Hansa rose bush that grew near my little

garden patch. I can still recall the sweet, heady fragrance of that rose, since the bush seemed to always have many blooms. On a warm day, the scent was unbelievably sweet, and the color was a deep velvety pinkpurple that seemed to glow in the sun. Mom always had one or two of the blooms floating in a little dish on the kitchen cupboard, how sweet they smelled!

I did some homework on the Hansa, and learned that it was developed in 1905 in the Netherlands. It has always been very popular because it is hardy and resistant to disease.

They can grow to a good size, up to seven feet high and wide, so they can make a nice privacy hedge. The Hansa likes full sun and well-drained soil, and is an easy-care rose. Even though it’s been around for a long time, maybe this can be one your “new” favorites!

To find out about the SHA bus tour that is coming up in July, visit our website at www.yorktonhort.ca. You will find full details there if you are interested in this exciting trip.

Have a great week, and be sure to wear a hat!

Community Spotlight Summer Tour - Find which leisure activity is right for you! Live, Laugh, Learn, Leisure.

July 12 & August 16, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages: 6-12, Yorkton Library.

Contact: Kendall Schneider & Lauren Maier. Email: scrsummertour@parklandvalley.ca Phone: (306) 786-6586.

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Join us at Yorkton Public Library all summer for fun children’s programs. Td Summer Reading Club: Children of all ages are welcome to join our Summer Reading Club. Each child gets a booklet to keep track of books that have been read. Collect stickers and prizes all summer long for your reading! Activity days (July 8 – Aug. 27): Must pre-register in person for activity days. Spaces are limited, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Mondays – ages 10-12 years, Tuesdays – ages 6-9 years. Movie days (July 10 - Aug. 28), Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Free popcorn & juice.

Everyone welcome!

Storycrafts (July 11 –Aug. 29), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Open to ages 3-7 years. Special Fridays: Parkland Valley Sport & Recreation Program.

Pre-registration required. July 12 & Aug. 16, 1:00 - 3 p.m. Yfbta Nature Program July 19 & Aug. 9 2:00 p.m.

Friday fun days Aug. 2 & 23. Join us for activities, games, crafts, 2-3 p.m. Registration begins June 27.

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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.

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Farm toys The third annual Canada Day Farm Toy Sale took place at the H&R Block parking lot on Broadway Street in Yorkton. The first two years the event was a solo effort for Jakz Farm Toys of Yorkton. But patrons were

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suggesting he invite some additional vendors, so this year he did just that, adding Rocky View Farm Toys from Lipton, and Hillbilly Farms Farm Toys from Yorkton.

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Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.

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

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.

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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tues. evenings at 5 p.m. till dark.

Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club.

Everyone welcome. 306516-7521.

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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum.

Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.

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

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

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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, ot hello, checker s, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gat her i n g s t o play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 o r e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.

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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge

306-783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http://parklandwritersalliance.wordpress. com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.

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Volunteers Needed!

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers.

For more information contact 306-261-6602 or email friendlyvisitingsask@redcross.ca

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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.

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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a projectbased youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.

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Crossroads - A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence.

Thursdays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway. Free childcare and transportation available & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Shelwin House (please call for address). Adults (women) only. Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more info.

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Treasure Chest To a s t m a s t er s Club meets 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 memb er s 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 306-783-3523.

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“Whoever said don’t run from your problems never had to face a bully.” Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-6686868 kidshelp.sympatico.ca

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Remind me: faith does more than worry can A hundred kilometres an hour clicked smoothly by — until the harsh scraping sound from under the van rudely interrupted. “WHAT’S THAT?” The Preacher slowed and pulled off the highway. Fearing the worst, we got out and inspected below.

A loose narrow rod, bent at both ends, rested on a crossbar. One end dangled, touching the ground. “Must have

fallen off the motor,” the Preacher said, fishing it out and inspecting.

“Looks like it held something in place.”

We set out again, praying to make it home safely. The vehicle seemed fine. Nevertheless, I worried.

“Don’t go over any bumps,” said the driver in the passenger seat.

“And watch out for potholes.”

“Hmm, hmm,” said

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

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the driver in the driver’s seat.

“Wouldn’t want what-

ever that thing was holding up to drop out,” I said. As a female, I clearly understand best the importance of straps and such for holding in and up things best held in and up.

“Hmmm, hmm.”

“And turn in at the north end of town. Not as many potholes.”

He chuckled.

“What’s so funny?”

“Oh, just thinking of the first chapter in your last book,” he said, aiming low.

I remembered. That chapter in Practice by Practice involves both worry and faith. “Hey, no fair,” I said. “I’m a realist.

And speaking realistically, Hon, some things are worth getting concerned

over, even while trusting God for answers. If our bottom caves, we could be in serious trouble.”

He shrugged. It irks me when the Preacher doesn’t worry about the things that worry me.

“Don’t need to,” he says.

“Doesn’t help. Besides, you do enough worrying for us both.”

I admit it. Sometimes my faith needs a reboot.

I also need to review our own backstory. In all our life journeys, in far more dire circumstances, even life-threatening ones, God has proved himself absolutely faithful to the promises in his Word.

“I am with you always, even until the end,” Jesus told his follow-

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ers in Matthew 28. And, “Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you,” scripture reminds in 1 Peter 5:7.

Friend, on good days when life is full and on others when it feels like the bottom is dropping (taking us along) God is there. God cares. He is trustworthy. Faithful.

Able to rescue. And he always keeps his word.

But God is never bound by our timeline, nor our demands for explanations when it would seem otherwise. I hear an echo of God in a classic Mary Poppins quote: “First of all, I would like to make one thing clear: I never explain anything.”

Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

Country singer visits Amy Nelson performed live at Boston Pizza in Yorkton Friday.

Nelson was selling her new CD’s to raise money for charity for children’s music camps, and to promote her new album. If anyone knows of a child in the Yorkton area that is currently in grade 4-8 and could benefit from an oppor-

tunity like this, they should get in touch with Val at smea@sasktel.net As a bonus a special guest artist opened the show. Hayley Jensen is an artist from Australia currently performing in Canada with Nelson, with both performing at Dauphin Country Fest Thursday.

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The Excitement of a Challenge “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

— Psalm 23:4 Church of God in Christ

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

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

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

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

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

A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU

PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

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

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.

Pastor E. Richardson

306-783-5663

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

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, July 7th - Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. in Riverside “Nativity of St. John the Baptist - Khram” “Obidnystsya - Khram” 3:00 p.m. in Insinger “Trident Church Camp” July 7 - 21

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

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

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca

Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko

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

Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church

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Everyone Welcome

Sunday, July 7th Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

—Everyone Welcome—

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

++Dominion Chapel Ministry

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

Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

Sunday, July 7th

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

Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies

109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale

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

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

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

For more information please phone 306-782-2427

“A Place of New Beginnings”

St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church

Meeting at SS. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask.

“Services in English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca

Sunday, July 7th Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

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 until 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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Millionaires get the upper hand on Cards

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Yorkton was the host of their rivals from down the road, as the Melville Millionaires came to town to challenge the Cardinals.

The first run of the evening was in the first inning, with Melville’s Evan Moore coming home off of a hit from Ryan Moormeyer.

The bats were quiet until the bottom of the sixth, when Yorkton put two notches on the board.

The first came from Shawn Munro, going home after a wild pitch.

The second saw Logan MacDougall making it home after a base hit from Luke Shekeryk.

Melville responded in the next inning, scoring three. It began with an unearned run from Jake

Green, followed by an unearned run from Luke Summers and another from Marquis Irving.

The next inning saw another three runs, all from the at bat of Ryan Moormeyer. Evan Moore, Braeden Dobbs and Mike Ozga came home during the same play.

The final inning saw the final run of the game, again for Melville, with Tracy Warren going home thanks to a wild pitch.

The final score was 8-2 for Melville.

Next action for the Cardinals is tonight, July 3, as they take on the Regina Red Sox, as they make their way back home following their road trip through Alberta. They are next in town July 6 at 1:05, when they will try to get revenge on the Millionaires.

The Yorkton Cardinals took on the Melville Millionaires in their last home game before a long road trip.

Alberta swing not good to Cards

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A road swing to Alberta on the Canada Day long weekend was not a productive one for the Yorkton Cardinals, with four losses in three days.

The Yorkton Cardinals were in Medicine Hat for Western Canadian Baseball League action Canada Day. The host Mavericks scored three in the first inning and never trailed after that.

Medicine Hat added one in the fifth, two in the sixth, and three in the seventh to lead 9-0.

Yorkton finally put two on the scoreboard in the eighth inning to round out a 9-2 Maverick victory.

Garrett Nicholson was the winning pitcher for Medicine Hat, going 7.2 innings, giving up four hits, and two runs, both of them earned, He walked two and struck out four.

Hut Smith took the loss as the Cardinal starter. Smith went six inning allowing eight hits, and six run, five of those earned. He allowed one walk and had no strikeouts.

The Cardinals sit with a 2-23 record, 17-games behind Weyburn in first place in the WCBL Eastern Division.

Saturday games

You might say the Yorkton Cardinals were gored by the bulls

Saturday afternoon.

The Cardinals were trampled 23-3 by the Lethbridge Bulls in a seven-inning encounter in the Alberta city.

The game was out of hand quickly with the Bulls scoring four in the first inning, then adding runs in every innings but the fifth for their 23-runs.

The Cardinals plated two in the third, and one in the sixth, but it was far too little in this one.

The Bulls had home runs from Riley Jepson, Dylan Borman, Jaret Semeniuk and Brett Mercier as the Bulls pounded out 26 hits on the afternoon.

The Cardinals had six hits.

Chris Maurin was tagged with the loss on a single inning of work.

Liam Sabiston was the winning pitcher.

Each team committed three errors.

The Yorkton Cardinals played their second game of the day in Medicine Hat Saturday evening.

The Mavericks struck first scoring five in the home half of the fifth inning. The home team then added two in the sixth for a 7-0 lead.

Yorkton finally got on the board with a single run in the eighth, then added four in the ninth to make it close, but still a 7-5 road loss.

Austin Sojka, with his fourth home run of the season, led Medicine Hat with four runs batted in.

Owen Steele was the winning pitcher for the Mavericks. The Medicine Hat starter went six innings, allowing only three hits, and no runs.

He did walk five, and struck out three.

Payton Harris was tagged with the loss for Yorkton. He started the game and went 5.2 innings, allowing eight hits, and seven runs, all of them earned.

Sunday action

Things were going the way of the Yorkton Cardinals early in

Medicine Hat Sunday.

The Cardinals scored first in the WCBL contest plating a run in the top of the second inning.

The host Mavericks tied the game with a run in the third.

Yorkton again scored a single run in the fourth to inch ahead 2-1.

But, Medicine Hat responded with three in the bottom of the fourth to go ahead 4-2.

In the fifth Yorkton added two, the Mavericks one for a 5-4 Medicine Hat lead.

Then Yorkton had a

break-out inning in the seventh scoring four to go up 8-5.

The Mavericks cut into the Cardinal lead with two in the home-half of the seventh, narrowing the margin to 8-7.

And then Medicine Hat stole the win away from the visitors with three in the eighth to make it a 10-8 contest, a margin that held through the ninth for a Maverick victory.

Taylor Wright had a home run for the Mavericks, while Noah

Barron with his sixth of the season, and Phil Whelan with his second went deep for Yorkton.

Flynn Ridley was the winning pitcher for Medicine Hat, based on 1.2 innings of relief work.

Jon Guardado picked up the save pitching the ninth inning.

Andrew Magness was tagged with the loss on the mound for Yorkton, appearing in relief without recording an out, but walking one, and giving up two runs, both of them earned.

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Free agency dominates sports weekend The July 1 weekend in the sports world is all about teams finally able to sign free agents in basketball and hockey.

The two leagues are vastly different in terms of the impact of the signings that take place.

In terms of hockey July 1, shows quite clearly that it is now the National Accounting League, and not about hockey at all, as most deals are made with the impact on the salary cap more important that whether a deal will actually improve your hockey team.

That is not to say that when the New York Rangers signed Artemi Panarin that the team won’t be better because of it, but you don’t dump

Patrick Marleau and add Jason Spezza as was the case in Toronto and expect anyone to think you upgraded the talent on your team.

And, you don’t trade Jacob Trouba for Neal Pionk because it’s good for the Winnipeg Jets on the ice. It was a trade made to deal with salary cap issues.

You wouldn’t let Tyler Myers get away either if you weren’t hamstrung by the salary cap as was the case in Winnipeg again.

Coming out of the first day of free agent signings it’s actually a case where Toronto, one of the league’s richest teams is probably weaker than

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Sports they were at the end of the Leafs playoff run.

The Jets too look weaker, in particular on defence where two key veterans are gone.

That is not to say I don’t appreciate that the salary cap has created deeper parity in the NHL, and that is good for competitive play.

But, it does grow

wearisome that salary cap is the first consideration of every move and analysis that happens. It would be nice if improving a team on the ice was at least occasionally the first consideration.

Of course it might be that my teams really did very little on July 1.

Neither Winnipeg nor Calgary made notable

moves.

The Leafs did plenty of tinkering, again to make cap room, but only one on ice improvement move, sending Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and a draft pick to Colorado for Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a lower draft pick. Barrie is automatically the second best defenceman on the Leafs, long a glaring weakness.

Vancouver, also a team in need of defence added Myers for a cap hit of $6 million, about the upper limit for the guy, but he will help.

Then they added Jordie Benn and Oscar Fantenberg for blueline depth so they are at least trying.

On the basketball side

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its massive money for big names, because two or three megastars is all you need to be a serious contender in the NBA. The New York Nets are trying to build a super team.

The Los Angeles Laker want Kawhi Leonard to join LeBron James for the same super star core.

It is unfortunate stars gravitate to a few key markets, leaving most NBA teams, without major injuries to the big stars and tons of good luck, out of contention by July 2.

As for the Toronto Raptors, Leonard either surprises and resigns, or we will be in for a very average season ahead.

Expos split pair on Canada Day

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Midget Parkland Expos hosted the Northwest Pirates for a pair of Canada Day games at Jubilee Park.

The Expos won game one of the day 4-3, then dropped game two 13-8.

Expo coach Mark Jacobs said they were after two wins to solidify their playoffs hopes – the top eight teams make provincials.

“We went into today kind of needing to win both,” he said, adding now wins the rest of the way become more crucial.

“It was disappointing not to win both ... but they came up with some big hits and sometimes we didn’t.”

The Northwest Pirates were in the city Canada Day for a doubleheader with the Parkland Expos/

Sacred Heart hands out spring sport awards Sacred Heart High School recently handed out the hardware at its Spring Sports Awards Banquet.

The recipients includ-

ed;

Junior Girls Basketball

MVP: Hailey Madsen Most Improved: Kaitlyn Renton-

McAllister Saint Sebastian: Belén Reed

Senior Girls Basketball MVP: Carley Ostafie

Most Improved: Savannah Guy St. Sebastian: Tamara Butchko and Ashley Schrader Rookie of the Year: Bethany Guy

Junior Badminton

Junior Boys Basketball

Senior Badminton

MVP: Carson Ostafie Most Improved: Levi Dozorec Saint Sebastian: Jonathan Fetsch

Senior Boys Basketball

MVP

MVP: MJ Saracho Most Improved: Brady Gelowitz Saint Sebastian: Alfonz Dionisio Rookie of the year: Carson Ostafie

Back row, from left; Jaxon Mcleod, Carson Ostafie, Matthew Stackhouse, Dami Ogunbiyi, MJ Saracho. Front row from left; Kasey McCombs, Carmen Koberinski, Hailey Madsen, Kaitlyn Klemetski, Camryn Danchilla, Carley Ostafie

MVP: Hailey Madsen Most Improved: Grace Balog & Mallory Stackhouse St. Sebastian: Jonathan Fetsch Singles Player of the Year: Matthew Stackhouse St. Sebastian/Rookie of the Year: Cheyenne Olson Doubles Team of the Year: Jaxon McLeod and Camryn Danchilla (2 plaques with both names)

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Saint Sebastian: Mallory Stackhouse and

Hailey Madsen Most valuable: Carmyn Koberinski Most improved: Brielle Kitchen

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Most Valuable: Kaitlyn Klemetski Saint Sebastian: Mia Cottenie Most Improved: Rylan Bahrey Rookie of the year: Kiah Simpson

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Most Valuable: Camryn Danchilla, Kasey McCombs, Dami Ogunbiyi Rookie of the Year: Alex Mushanski Most Improved: Belén Reed

Most Improved Rookie Bethany Guy, Kiah Simpson, Alex Mushanski, Cheyenne Olson.

Back row from left; Levi Dozorec, Rylan Bahrey, Brady Gelowitz. Front row from left; Mallory Stackhouse, Grace Balog, Belen Reed, Brielle Kitchen, Savannah Guy.

Saint Sebastian

Greatest contribution to Sport

Back row from left; Jonathan Fetsch, Mia Cottenie, Ashley Schrader, Tamara Butchko, Alfonz Dionisio. Front row from left; Cheyenne Olson, Belen Reed, Hailey Madsen, Mallory Stackhouse.

Back row from left;Grace Balog, Ashley Schrader, Belen Reed, Tea Rohatensky, Mallory Stackhouse. Front row from left;Hailey Madsen, Nick Fetsch, Logan Rohatensky, Jonathan Fetsch, Camryn Danchilla.

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VAUGHAN - Gladys Dorothy Martha Vaughan. June 13, 1927 June 16, 2019. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Gladys Vaughan. She leaves to mourn, her daughters Bonnie Goranson, Gail Smith (Garth), Debbie Vaughan (Bruce), grandchildren Krista, Marc, Melissa, Karston, Carter, Courtney, Evan and Owen. She was born and lived 90 years in the Yorkton area. She was an accomplished homemaker and loved to sew, knit, crotchet, do handy crafts and cook. She taught school briefly in the Wallace district where she met her husband Hugh. They farmed in the area for over 40 years. As her family grew up she went back to work as a telephone operator.

After Hugh’s death, she moved to Yorkton in 1992 and in 1998 was blessed with a second marriage to Clarence Guenther.

After Clarence’s death in 2015 she remained in Yorkton until 2017 when she relocated to Calgary for health reasons. She cherished her friends and family and loved keeping in touch. Her strong Christian faith helped her through the difficult times in her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church at 35 Smith Street East, Yorkton, SK, S3N 0H3. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church (35 Smith Street East, Yorkton) on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Gladys, please visit www.choicememorial.com.

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SHANKS - Lydia (Lil). May 4, 1920 – June 22, 2019. We are saddened by the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and great-great grandmother Lil Lorraine Shanks on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Orkney House, Yorkton & District Nursing Home in Yorkton. Lil was born on May 4, 1920 in Goodeve, SK and on February 20, 1942 she married the love of her life Arthur Shanks. Lil was an exceptional homemaker with many talents in the area of cooking, sewing, arts and crafts. As a young woman she worked as a hairdresser and later in life after raising her family she put her many talents to work as a daycare teacher. She is survived by her daughter Judy Young (Omaha), granddaughter Wanda (Dan) Weber, Yorkton, grandsons Curt (Micki), Omaha, Rodney (Sky), Calgary, son John (Jill), Saskatoon, grandsons Tim (Michelle), Martensville, Troy (Karly), Saskatoon, son Gordon (Janice), Ottawa, grandsons Gareth (Brianna), Vernon, Robbie (Alice), California, son Don (Deb), Toronto, grandsons Brandon (Brianna), Vancouver, Carter (Amy), Vancouver and granddaughter Terra (Ryan) MacAleer, Vancouver, daughter-in-law Deb Shanks, Dalmeny, grandson David (Tanis), Saskatoon, granddaughters Dana (Zack) Perkins, Dalmeny, and Delaney Shanks, Dalmeny. As well as many precious great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren that brought her such joy. She is also survived by brothers Jack Decker, Grand Prairie and Willie (Annie) Decker, Yorkton.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur on Aug 25, 1995 and a son Doug on March 9, 2009, as well as brother Ted Decker and sisters Vi Reed and Edna Ivanochko. We would like to thank the caring staff both at the Bentley, and the Orkney House for all that they did for Lil. We want to especially thank her “angel” granddaughter Wanda Weber and husband Dan for their continuous attention and loving support which kept Lil independent for as long as they could. There will be no funeral at Lil’s request.

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Cote First Nation River Recharge System ISC Project AT062 Sealed bids will be received up to 2:00p.m. CST, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the office of Stantec Consulting Ltd. c/o Steven Coates, 400- 1820 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK S4P 2B8., for the construction of the above work. Sealed bids from bidders are to be clearly marked "River Recharge System ISC Project AT062".

The works consists of: • Replacement of two submersible pumps and the associated hoses, piping, and appurtenances in the raw water well adjacent to the recharge pond.

• Replacement of the control gate adjacent to the Assiniboine River.

• Construction of a new pre-fabricated steel building complete with a concrete foundation and electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Construction of approximately 165 metres of gravel roadway including installation of a 600 mm diameter culvert.

• Upgrades to the aquifer recharge field piping including the addition of an outlet pipe and pig receiver.

• General site works at the recharge pond and aquifer recharge field.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Steven Coates at Stantec Consulting Ltd. Bid documents will be provided in electronic format only.

Inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the Consultant in writing to Stantec Consulting Ltd. c/o Steven Coates, 400-1820 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2B8. Email: steven.coates@stantec.com.

Bids must be accompanied by: Bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid price and Consent of Surety.

Steven Coates

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4 BEDROOM, 3 bathroom, totally developed home. Maintenance free exterior. Immaculate with numerous updates. Backs off to a park. Silver Heights subdivision.

For more details and viewing call 306-641-6442.

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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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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.

CANORA HOME, 2 bedrooms up, 1 down, 2 baths, jacuzzi tub, garage, no smoking, $800/month.

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

Suites For Rent NEWLY RENOVATED, spacious, one and two bedroom suites to rent in Regina East for seniors.

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SPACIOUS FURNISHED Basement suite for rent. Close to hospital, no pets, no smoking. Call 306783-3832.

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2 WHIRLPOOL air conditioners, 1 - 10,000 BTUs, 1 - 8,000 BTUs. Both working condition and price is negotiable. 306-782-0376.

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

COMMERCIAL MEAT equipment.

Walk in cooler, meat cooler, meat freezers, deli cooler, meat saw, billboard sign, grease tray, meat cooler racks. Call or text 306-7453484

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

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.

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L-shaped counter configuration. The double sink looks out to a covered patio and the back garden beyond.

The master bedroom is located close to the staircase, next to a railed space open to the floor below. Included are a walk-in closet and an ensuite, with double basins separated by a cabinet. An oval soaking tub adds a touch of luxury, and there’s a glassedin shower stall as well.

The second and third bedrooms share a threepiece bathroom. Both bedrooms look out to the back garden.

Ceilings are nine feet high throughout, except in the great room.

Exterior finishes include stucco with brick accents. The roof over the great room slopes back, and the nearby deck is protected by a glass balustrade.

This home measures 54 feet deep and 38 feet wide, for a total of 1,520 square feet.

Plans for design 2-3782 are available for $815

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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.

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.

364 VICTORIA AVE. Wed., July 3, 12pm-7pm, Thurs., July 4, 9am7pm, Fri., July 5, 9am-2pm. Huge Multifamily Garage Sale. Mens, ladies & children’s clothing, Extra large mens, Ladies scrub tops size small & medium, baby girl clothing, ladies scrub pants size medium, toys and like new baby items, hard cover war and battleship books, dresser w/mirror, love seat, chair, alot of kitchen items, Christmas decorations. Something for Everyone. Cancelled if raining.

45 STEWART CRES. Thurs., July 4, 1pm-7pm & Fri., July 5, 9am5pm. Downsizing: Baby car seat, twin bed stand, crocks, dressers, Men’s, ladies clothing & more.

483 CIRCLEBROOKE DR. Thurs., July 4, 10am-7pm & Fri., July 5, 10am-5pm. Multi-Large Household Sale. TV’s, beds, dressers, dishes, linens, garden tools, and a whole lot more.

54 NORTH St.; Thurs., July 4, 12noon-6pm, Fri., July 5, 9am6pm, Sat., July 6, 8am-12pm.

Clothes, purses, furniture, kitchen wares, misc.

FOR SALE: Used metal salvage, plate, angle iron $1.00/pound. Pro Can Industries. 306-595-4601.

SPRING SPECIAL 8x12 barn style garden shed. Complete with vinyl siding $1,150. 8x10 $1,050.

8x8 $900. Call 306-783-6240.

FOR SALE: Used tires car & truck. $15-$50. Pro Can Industries. 306595-4601.

WALK-IN TUB, sewing machine (like new), stove and pipes, etc.

Phone 306-621-0409.

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.

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33A FENSON Cres., Fri. June 28, 9am-5pm. Dodge Caravan winter tires, steel rims included, almost new, 2 chest of drawers and misc.

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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Con auction find a good filler game So last week was about attending PrairieCon in Brandon where it was mentioned how much we enjoyed the auction as it was an opportunity to grab some games at a lower cost.

As mentioned in that article we are going to review a couple of the purchased games as we get them to the table.

The first one to be played was supposed to be Zombicide, until we realized the previous owner had mixed the various sets and boxed them a bit differently than the core rule set studied, so realizing that would mean a bit more prep time, that game was set aside.

Instead out came Hex-A-Gon from Catalyst Game Labs.

Catalyst, it should

be noted is best known for a rather expansive library of material for the Shadowrun role playing game, so Hex-A-Gon is a bit of a different game for them.

At its heart Hex-AGon is an abstract strategy game although as a straight two-player contest this one might be a tad simplistic and too repetitive to rate very highly.

But as a filler game for three, or four players, this one has some definite merit because it is simple to learn, has some skill, mixed with luck, (variant rules), and is quick as well.

The game is nice aesthetically, at least in terms of large, chunky, wooden pieces. The board doesn’t quite live up to the pieces, although

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Career Opportunities OK TIRE Shellbrook, SK. Currently looking for a Journeyman Mechanic. If interested or know anyone looking for work please contact Derek at 306-747-3142 (shop) or 306-960-2282 (cell) dnatire@sasktel.net.

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THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com is functional, with a wood grain look at least.

So set up is a breeze, place the 60 pieces on the board, leaving one space of the hexagonal board empty, anywhere but along the outer edge.

You are now ready to play.

“Every turn, a player chooses and moves any knight on the board, jumping over other adjacent knights in order to seize those knights. When a player seizes a knight, he immediately removes it from the game board and places it where he can count all seized knights at the end of the game,” details the rules.

There are some specifics in terms of how a move is made, but they are super simple, so no worries there.

The game ends when no further jumps can be made. Players count up the number of knights they seized during the game. The player with the highest number wins!

If two or more players have the most number of knights, the game is a tie.

The real fun comes in the variants.

It should be noted this can be a game for one too.

When playing solitaire, all the standard rules for movement and seizing knights apply, and

the rules for scoring are the same. In solitaire, the player simply attempts to achieve the highest score possible, with the fewest knights left on the game board. A perfect solitaire score would be 59 points; that is, 59 knights seized, with 1 knight left on the board.

The game also comes with 10 small coloured pieces that are used as ‘treasures’ in a number of the variants.

Ten knights have a hollow cavity in their base.

During set-up, place the ten treasures in these cavities, and then randomly place those knights around the board so that no player knows where they’re located. When a knight is seized that also contains a treasure in its base, the player seizes the treasure as well.

What the treasure does depends upon which of the expanded game play options are in use; players must determine which rules are in effect before the game begins.

One of the variants is All That Glitters...

Piles of Gold: In this version, all treasures provide bonus points at the end of the game in the following manner: green = +1, blue = +2, red = +3.

Nothing But Traps: In this version, all treasures generate negative points at the end of the game in the following manner: green = –1, blue = –2, red = –3.

Tricks and Treats: In this version, treasures provide bonus points or generate negative points at the end of the game in the following manner: green = –1, blue = –2, red = +3.

And there are a handful of other treasure related rule variants that keep Hex-A-Gon a quick, fun, filler style game, and since it was bought at auction for $10 it was a solid win on our part.

Thanks to fellow gamers Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.

• Reduce the amount of time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn when Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are most active.

• Maintain door and window screens so they fit tightly and are free of holes.

• Reduce mosquito habitat around your home and yard (removing standing water, etc.)

West Nile virus was first identified in Saskatchewan in 2002.

Major outbreaks of West

Nile virus infection in humans occurred in 2003 and 2007. Between 2003 and 2018, there were 161 cases of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease; 18 resulted in death.

More information about West Nile virus, including symptoms, prevention measures and weekly surveillance reports is available at http://www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/health/diseases-and-conditions/ west-nile-virus.

Reducing West Nile risk The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as the risk of West Nile virus increases in Saskatchewan.

The risk is highest between June and September when Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are most active and present in higher numbers. There is increased risk in the southern portions of the province.

“Most people who become infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms or have mild illness with symptoms such as fever, headaches, and body aches,” Saskatchewan’s Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Denise Werker said.

A small number of people develop a more serious illness called West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease. This can cause inflammation of the brain and may result in death.

“If you develop serious symptoms like a persistent fever, confusion, neck

stiffness or an unusually severe headache, seek medical attention immediately,” Werker said.

The best way to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus is to take proper precautions.

This includes: • Use appropriate insect repellent when outdoors.

• Cover up. Wear light coloured, loose fitting, long-sleeved tops and long pants when outdoors.

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RESIDENT MANAGER/MAINTENANCE WORKER

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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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Park party fun June was Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Yorkton, and the best way to celebrate the city’s parks was to have a celebration in the city’s parks. The last of the Park Parties in June took place in Weinmaster Park on Morrison Drive. The goal of the event is to get SWNA-BestWestern_2x56.h03_R0011716947.indd • prod1/kk • ytw july 3, 2019

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people out and active, enjoying what the city has to offer. The event featured games for the whole family, including a Pickleball demonstration, a bouncy castle, food provided

by Joe Beevers, a lemonade stand by CORE Real Estate, and all sorts of fun for the whole family.

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SHHS Saints of month of May Farrell Agencies Male Saint of the month for May is Grade 12 student Vincent Receno. Vince is a kind and funny guy who doesn’t hold grudges.

He was a member of the soccer team for 4 years and has won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze throughout his high school career. He is also on the badminton team and was part of UROCK. He attends St. Gerard’s Catholic Church along with his mom and was a leader during the Grade 9 retreat.

You can find him at Superstore stocking up healthy snacks or at the Filipino table just chilling. He is friendly towards others and can get along with anyone.

Farrell Agencies Female Saint of the month for May is Grade 12 student Kaitlyn Klemetski. Kaitlyn is a kind girl who is always willing to help

others. She is a competitive figure skater which takes up a lot of her time but she still finds time to get involved in school and community.

She is an active member of UROCK, a member at large on the SRC, a longdistance cross country and track runner, on the Saints curling team, a retreat leader and a Ukrainian dancer with Yorkton Kalyna. She is the type of person you can call night or day and she will be there for you. She is always looking for new opportunities to help out. Kaitlyn attends St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Sacred Heart would like to offer a huge thank you to Farrell Agencies for sponsoring our Saints of the Month. Their generosity is much appreciated.

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YORKTON EXHIBITION GROUNDS THE AMATEUR BBQ COMPETITION IS BACK The Amateur BBQ competition, a popular success will be back again.

Amateur teams compete against each other for prize money and bragging rights.

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Contemplating my taste in music Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Yorkton This Week

A friend of mine is a huge fan of the Spice Girls. This is a bit of an understatement. He once wrote a college paper about how influential he believes they are. The guy loves the band. His biggest regret is not having enough money to fly to England for their reunion tour.

I didn’t understand it.

My memories of the band were of a slightly annoying pop group, and I didn’t like them very much. Of course, I was a teenage boy when they were popular, and that probably part of the reason for my dismissive attitude. There are schoolyard pressures to what music you enjoy as a teen, and while I went off in unexpected directions with my own musical tastes – mine was the only car in the high school parking lot with

Radiohead’s Kid A in the CD Player, and that album sent me off in many strange directions – there were definitely still unwritten rules surrounding what was acceptable. And the Spice Girls? That wasn’t it.

You could go weird, but you couldn’t go pop.

But my friend’s fierce adoration lead me to give the group another chance. Maybe there was something there? After all, he loved them a lot, and while I don’t necessarily agree with everything he loves, I’d like to believe I’m somewhat open minded.

With that in mind, I listened to their second album Spice World, picked for no specific reason at all, and realized that it was a pretty good. I was actually sur-

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But I also realized that I wouldn’t have liked it as much when it was new, because it certainly sounds very much like an album from the late ‘90s.

Somehow, 20 years has rendered the era charming rather than annoying, and I realized a lack of familiarity helped their case. I haven’t actually listened to the band for about that long so it felt fresh in a way that was impossible when they were constantly getting

radio play.

But really, the primary reason that I didn’t like them was pretty much because it wasn’t something that my demographic did. I was expected to listen to Eminem, because he was edgy and cool and would make my mom angry.

There’s another artist who I’ve completely flipped on. At the time I thought it was great, for the reasons listed above, because I was a teenager and it’s the perfect music

for a teenage boy.

Not that I recommend parents play it for their teenage boys, but it’s definitely exactly what they want.

Listening to it now, it’s just really embarrassing, mostly edgy jokes that make it sound like novelty songs as a grown up.

The guy had talent, as can be evidenced by the songs that aren’t pitched directly at the demographic I was definitely a part of, but I can’t sit

through an entire Eminem album without feeling embarrassed, roughly the way I felt about the Spice Girls at the same time.

However, I’m going to credit the weird side of my music taste for my growth, because that’s what made me realize I didn’t need anyone’s approval for the music I like. Thanks, Radiohead, for allowing me to enjoy the Spice Girls. That’s not a result anyone expected.

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