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The aftermath of the truck-train collision, which occurred on July 25, viewing the north side of the crossing.

Fuel spills following truck-train collision By Devin Wilger Staff Writer A collision between a fuel truck and a train at the railway crossing on Highway 9 occured at 11:37 a.m. on July 25.

Yorkton Fire Protective Services and Yorkton RCMP both attended the scene. The truck’s trailers were located on both sides of the train. According to Fire Chief Trevor Morrissey,

20,000 litres of fuel leaked, both onto the ground and the train itself, but crews were able to contain the spill and protected nearby water sources from contamination. There were

no injuries. Local emergency crews were on the scene for 11 hours, working to remove the truck and contain the spill, which Morrissey described as a “very methodical process

to go through.” Offloading the remaining product in the truck required specialized equipment due to the damage. Remediation services remain on scene to clean

up from the collision and repair any damage to the railway. Highway 9 was closed for several hours following the collision, with traffic redirected to Highway 10.

Issues come to light at FRCC after incident By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Filthy Redneck Country Club, according to their website, claims to promise a fun, safe atmosphere. But a disturbing rise of serious injuries, fuelled by large vehicles, alcohol, and a free-for-all atmosphere, paints a dif-

ferent picture. Located near Waldron, an attendee’s collarbone and hip was reportedly broken, while two people in a tent were run over by an out of control driver. The driver was described as driving at excessive speed and unable to maintain control of the vehicle before hitting the individuals in the tent.

Now, 22 year old Zachary Zentner, who is paralyzed, went missing from the Filthy Redneck Country Club, which spawned a massive search and rescue effort from the RCMP Monday. Zentner was operating an ATV without accompaniment. His vehicle was reported missing at approximately 1 am

Monday morning. The RCMP’s SRU (Search and Rescue Unit) was called in to assist, with the Command Centre set up in Stockholm. Yorkton This Week arrived at the Command Centre at approximately noon. Zentner was still missing at that time. Cpl. Andrew Dolman, of the RCMP-SRU,

explained the events that had occured up to that point: “Essentially, we were contacted about a missing person from an event in the area. The person was disabled and was in a quad, left the event, and hadn’t been seen [for] a day and a half. “Families and friends

began a search of the area, were unsuccessful in locating the subject, contacted the police. The police created a file. “Last night, the search and rescue team was notified and we contacted our civilian counterparts in Regina; Search and Rescue and

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Brick Mill Society seeking City dollars By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Members of the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society appeared at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday looking for City dollars to take the work at the site into the next phase. The Society has been making improvements to the mill for the last several years and has taken on a variety of fundraising initiatives.

The work has included a new engineered roof, work on the foundation, landscaping and trees, and ongoing repairs on the exterior, said Society member Gene Krepakevich. Next the Society hopes to install a series of outdoor story boards to tell stories of Yorkton’s history, and then a new two-storey building that would have 6,400 square feet of space. Larry Pearen with the Society said the building they

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are terming an “interpretive centre” would have a cost of about $1 million, and they want the City to help fund that cost by providing $300,000. Councillor Quinn Haider asked if the City did not provide the money had the Society considered “going at it on your own?” “We probably won’t be going on it on our own,” said Pearen. “I don’t think we’d be moving ahead with the building without the City.”

Pearen said they see the City contribution as important lead money to show others who might donate that the project has a good start and would move forward. The building is also looked on as an important facet of the overall development, although Pearen said details of what might go into the building, coffee shop, artist space, city museum or other ideas, is still to be determined. But, it would dovetail with

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the agricultural history of the city, and of the city’s own history. “I think we have a story to tell, and we think a building can do that,” he said. A report circulated to Council from Ashley Stradeski – Director of Finance, with the City said there are numerous questions that must be answered before committing $300,000.

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“Before addressing the funding question from the Brick Mill Society, the City should determine the longterm plan for ownership of the mill. If the City intends to retain ownership, it also opens itself up to liability issues and future commitments with the Brick Mill. Even though the current Brick Mill Society has plans for a dynamic future, with all volunteer organizations, there are concerns over longevity. The question remains, who will maintain the structure or continue with project development in the event that the Brick Mill Society disbands or ceases to have sufficient volunteers or resources?,” detailed the report. There is also a question of liability. “The problems associated with protecting vacant buildings and land are a continuous concern. That’s especially true when it involves a longer-term renovation project such as the Brick Mill. As a city-owned asset it requires consistent oversight to protect the City from a liability suit. In most provinces, the building owner has a strict duty of care for all users of the property and there is no reduced responsibility for trespassers who are ‘uninvited’. Currently the Brick Mill Structure is not listed on the City’s property insurance policy but is noted as a vacant for liability purposes. In order to protect the financial interests of the City, should the City retain ownership, placing insurance coverage on the property would be another consideration. These additional premiums would have an impact on the operating budget as well,” detailed the report. In terms of ownership “If the City continues to own the property, then the Brick Mill Society would be required to abide by the reporting requirements and approval procedures followed by all contractors working on city projects. “This would require more scrutiny to the overall management of the project, and approval for all spending components. The City would need to appoint an employee liaison and commit to additional time and resources on the management of the Brick Mill, to ensure consistent accountability in the management of City-owned assets.” Council would pass a motion Monday to offer the mill to the Society for one dollar. “The other option would be to consider selling the property at a nominal amount to the Brick Mill Heritage Society. This would require the society to

An artist rendition of what the brick mill development might look like. incorporate as a business entity in order to take title. This option would enable the City to pass along any related liability for the mill onto the owner while giving the society full control over the property and its plans and designs. This also puts the onus of management and maintenance onto the Brick Mill Society without committing the City to future resources,” stated the report. As for the $300,000 funding request, there are several options to consider that could facilitate this, whether the funds are treated as a capital budget item, an operating budget item with an annual donation, or reserve funding, said Stradeski. The details of any funding were referred, as part of the unanimous motion to 2020 budget deliberation. The $300,000 request is essentially one per cent of

the City’s annual taxes, with a one per cent increase raising $242,500. One funding option not tied to a tax increase would be for Council to draw funds from the City’s rainy day reserve, which currently has approximately $150,000 in it, with an expectation of some dollars being added at the end of the current year, said Stradeski. Mayor Bob Maloney said it was too early to think about tax increases, adding there are various ways the City might come up with the $300,000 without tax increases once they begin to look more closely at the request. “I like the vision. I think there is a lot of potential. We have to see the light at the end of the tunnel on this one,” he said.

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Yorkton Search and Rescue. “We deployed a plane this morning to search. We concentrated on the area south of Bangor towards the lake, and in and around Bangor where the event was being held.” However, shortly after 1 pm, still on-site, RCMP-SRU staff identified to YTW and CTV that a 911 call had just been received from a caller who claimed to be Zentner. The RCMP then proceeded to verify the caller’s identity, in order to conclusively validate it as the source of the 911

call. Shortly after, Zentner was identified and found. No information was available as to what circumstances Zentner left the property, but the incident was the latest in a series of unusual incidents and injuries which occurred or originated on the FRCC grounds. FRCC owner, Al Benesocky, admitted an incident occurred this weekend. “There was an incident involving a vehicle that ran over a tent with two people inside it.” However, when pressed for further details on this and Zachary Zentner -- who,

at that time, was still missing from Benesocky’s grounds --- Benesocky refused further comment. Yorkton This Week has also obtained video taken internally from the Filthy Redneck Country Club. In the videos, a schoolage child, appearing to be 8 or 9 years old operates a large truck. Another woman appears to hold a can of open liquor while leaning outside of a larger truck while moving. One notable incident was reported to have involved an individual crashing through a number of fences while on FRCC grounds, though

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The search party, taken approximately 20 minutes before the 911 call from Zentner was found. this could not be verified by more than one party. The following excerpt, taken from the FRCC’s Facebook page, requests identification from a attendees that would be considered underage: “Okay [sic] here are a few rules to remember,” the post states. “Everyone 16 or older must have photo ID. No Photo ID / No Entry

“Anyone 15 or younger must be with a parent or guardian.” Identification is typically only requested by establishments that serve alcohol to ensure that patrons are of legal age to consume alcohol. The legal drinking age in Saskatchewan is 19. While Zentner was found, residents say disturbances such as these

are common. One neighbour, who asked his name be withheld, stated issues with the property and landowner are ongoing, in his mind. The Criminal Code of Canada states that no one may operate any type of vehicle while impaired, including private property. Having open liquor in a vehicle is also unlawful.

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Bigtime BBQ The grills were hot and the ribs were on the barbecue. So too was the brisket and chicken, along with sides such as baked beans, coleslaw and corn bread. It all meant Rhythm ‘n Ribs was back in Yorkton at the exhibition grounds, and more than 12,000 attended the annual event. The three day event started Friday and continued through Saturday and Sunday. There were five rib trucks on-site to feed the thousands attending each day. The trucks include Prairie Smoke & Spice, Misty Mountain BBQ, Smoke & Bones, Gator BBQ and Boss Hog’s. Not in the mood for BBQ? There was also fried chicken, beaver tails and other goodies on-site. The event is a major fundraiser for the Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan Inc. Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels

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Politics That the Saskatchewan NDP is struggling outside the major cities is no secret. This has been the plight of the NDP for decades now — a problem that can hardly be laid at the feet of relatively new leader Ryan Meili. Much has been made of Meili being too far left or having difficult connecting with mainstream Saskatchewan folks. While both may be true, the simple reality is that this is hardly a problem of Meili’s making. This is a problem that’s been brewing in NDP ranks for decades. My old pal Dale Eisler — a former columnist for the Leader-Post and StarPhoenix who occupied this very space – likely put it best when it comes to how and when this problem developed for the NDP. Eisler said the problem for NDP in Saskatchewan — and especially rural Saskatchewan — began more than 40 years ago when the then Allan Blakeney government was trying to preserve the small family farm, even as economics suggested it was increasingly becoming a thing of the past. While farmers were struggling to remain competitive in the growing free market agriculture economy, the 1970s NDP government was putting up impediments by imposing inland terminals that would compete with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool or by making it difficult for farmers to own tandem axle trucks to move higher volumes of grain. In the 1982 provincial election that swept Grant Devine’s Progressive Conservatives to power, there was a resounding rejection of this NDP view. “In that election, a sense of a new rural Saskatchewan was beginning to emerge,” Eisler said of the 1982 campaign Blakeney fought on keeping the Crownest Rate. “The NDP were left the dark in rural Saskatchewan and have pretty much remained there since.” For this, one surely can’t blame the young Meili. This was a problem of his predecessors who could not find a way to connect with agriculture or many of the other raw commodity economic drivers in this province. That the NDP managed to get 16 more years in power in Saskatchewan in the wake of the incompetence and corruption that went on in the 1980s PC government may prove to be a historical anomaly that only delayed the inevitable. But while it’s impossible to blame Meili for all elements of the current plight of the NDP, what is a little harder to comprehend is how far the NDP under Meili may now from providing a serious challenge to the Saskatchewan Party government. While it could be argued the Sask. Party was somewhat in trouble after the 2017 budget that shuttered the Saskatchewan Transportation Company and raised the provincial sales tax, it appears the governing party has rebounded under Scott Moe and the now balanced budget he has presented. Clearly, Moe’s hammering away against the federal carbon tax has hit the right notes. However, what’s puzzling is why the current NDP would not struggling as much as it seems to be everywhere — especially in urban Saskatchewan where the NDP has always been stronger. This would suggest suggests Meili’s connection problem runs deep. Internal NDP polls this spring suggest the party is about where it was in after the 2015 election when it captured a dozen seats. Of course, it’s early and things may change. The NDP aren’t saying what the overall numbers are and argue that they are doing very well in public opinion when it comes to critical issues like health care. Given that the Sask. Party government of late has been attempting to address several issues related to health care and addictions and mental health, there is evidence to suggest this may true. But there also seems ample evidence that Meili has inherited the NDP’s long-term problem. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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anging on to a community’s history is important. But, it’s not always easy. Levi Beck was once a very influential local businessman with a truly magnificent home that would be a gem historically if it were standing today. The house was demolished years ago to make way for the first fire hall at the current location. No one will deny the need for the fire hall, but history once lost is impossible to reclaim, and the lost Beck house shows. Drive around Yorkton and historic buildings are limited. Those with public access so that the community can learn from that history are more limited still. One building that has managed to remain is the brick mill at 120 Livingstone Street. It is far from the building it once was, but it stands as testament to the City’s past and the importance of agriculture to that past. The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society has a vision to make the old mill property a more integral part of the city in terms of preserving our history, and promoting tourism and business. The Society has been making improvements to the mill for the last several years and has taken on a variety of fundraising initiatives. The work has included a new engineered roof, work on the foundation, landscaping and trees, and ongoing repairs on the exterior, said Society member Gene Krepakevich at the regular meeting of Council Monday. Next the Society hopes to install a series of outdoor story boards to tell stories of Yorkton’s history, and then a new two-storey building that would have 6,400 square feet of space. At the same meeting Larry Pearen with the Society said the building they are terming an “interpretive centre” would have a cost of about $1 million, and they want the City to help fund that cost by providing $300,000.

Councillor Quinn Haider asked if the City did not provide the money had the Society considered “going at it on your own?” “We probably won’t be going on it on our own,” said Pearen. “I don’t think we’d be moving ahead with the building without the City.” Nor should the Society have to go it alone. A municipality has a role to play in providing facilities in a community that are important to the sport, culture and recreation. It is why there are City dollars in things ranging from tennis courts and golf courses, to a public library, and an art gallery. The interpretive centre at the old mill, no matter what exactly the tenant mix becomes; local museum, offices for the City historian, education locale, would fit into that municipal mandate nicely. In terms of dollars the $300,000 is a relatively small request when you think about the importance of the facility in protecting our history. It is essentially one per cent of the City’s annual taxes, with a one per cent increase raising $242,500, which is low when factored over the years the building would exist. For comparison the budget for playground equipment planned for Patrick Park is $130,000. Mayor Bob Maloney said it was too early to think about tax increases, adding there are various ways the City might come up with the $300,000 without tax increases once they begin to look more closely at the request. “I like the vision. I think there is a lot of potential. We have to see the light at the end of the tunnel on this one,” he said Monday. The Mayor hit this issue squarely on the head. The potential he noted is indeed intriguing in terms of what the site could mean to our community in the years ahead, and the City requested funds are a reasonable taxpayer investment to see that potential realized.

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SIGN names new Director of Ops The new Director of Operations for the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours is Shelley Zoerb, who has served as a program manager with the organization for the past seven years. She takes over from Alan Sharp, who is moving to Saskatoon. In making the announcement, SIGN Executive Director Andrew Sedley stated, “Shelley has great know-

ledge of both SIGN and community programs that are offered throughout the area, which will benefit her. She will be an amazing ambassador for SIGN and the programs we offer. “As we say goodbye to Alan, we thank him for his dedication, commitment and leadership that he brought to our organization. He has helped lead the organization to success and we are grate-

ful for his service to SIGN and the community.” Zoerb was previously the program manager for SIGN Family Preservation. The Director of Operations position is primarily responsible to direct the overall daily program operations of the organization. This position ensures that the day to day operations are managed smoothly and effectively and provides

direct support to all of SIGN’s programs. Sharp, in reflecting on his work with SIGN, called it “a top-notch organization”. “The strength of the organization is truly its people, and the services they provide to clients is second to none. “SIGN continues to grow and provide enhanced programming to Yorkton and surrounding area. It has become

the ‘go to’ organization for the provision of programming to various demographics. The partnerships that are forged are invaluable to the programming that SIGN does, and the organization values these partnerships immensely. He credits Sedley’s “compassion, empathy, vision and personality,” as well as the staff and board of directors, for being the driving forces that have made the

organization as strong as it is. “Each of you in your own special way has made my short journey an unforgettable one. I have the utmost confidence in Shelley’s ability to continue the good work for which SIGN is known. It is with sadness that I leave the SIGN family, but I am excited for the new opportunities that await me.” — Submitted

Council sets meeting dates for 2020 By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council set its meeting dates for 2020 as required by the Procedures Bylaw. The bylaw calls

SaskTel extend services in region SaskTel announced that the Village of Paradise Hill and Town of Preeceville are among the next wave of Saskatchewan communities to receive interNET Extended 25 and 50 as well as maxTV Stream service. Other local area communities in the current expansion are Bredenbury, Calder, Churchbridge, Ebenezer, Endeavour, Langenburg, Norquay, Pelly, Rhein, Saltcoats, Stenen and Sturgis. “SaskTel’s continued commitment to delivering innovative technologies and world class services is improving our residents and businesses ability to connect to the wider world and helping to enhance the quality of life in all corners of our province,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. Delivering download speeds up to 25 and 50 Mbps, interNET Extended 25 and interNET Extended 50 are the fastest rural internet packages SaskTel has ever offered. With this latest expansion, SaskTel now offers internet packages with download speeds that range from 5-50 Mbps in all communities listed below. “ B e i n g Saskatchewan’s homegrown communications leader is a major point of pride for SaskTel and it’s this pride that helps drive us to bring the best products and services to residents throughout our province,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel President and CEO. “From communities with a few dozen residents to our province’s largest centres, we’re working hard to bring incredibly fast internet speeds and the next-generation in entertainment services to as many households as possible.” maxTV Stream combines the best of traditional television with advanced technology and the latest over-thetop (OTT) content from Netflix and YouTube. These expansions are a direct result of SaskTel’s commitment to invest $321 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2019/20 and over $1.4 billion through 2018-2023. — Submitted

for a Council Meeting Calendar for the upcoming year to be presented to Council, for approval, no later than September 30 of the preceding year. “As with last year, we have run into a conflict with the annual SUMA convention interfering with the schedule of regular meetings if the bylaw is followed and the first meeting is held on the second Monday of the year,” explained Jessica Matsalla – Director of Legislation and Procedures (City Clerk) with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton

Council Monday. Councillor Ken Chyz would move an amendment to move meetings in February and August to the 10th of both months (Mondays) to avoid Tuesday meetings after a long weekend. It was unanimously supported. Matsalla also noted that 2020 is a municipal election year, with the vote being taken Nov. 9. “The Inaugural Meeting of Council shall be held within the first week of an election, therefore, Administration proposes that the date of the Inaugural Meeting of

Council 2020-2024 be held on Friday, November 13, 2020,” she said. “As a point of reference, in 2016, the Election was held on Wednesday, October 26, and the Inaugural Meeting was held Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The first regular meeting after the election must be held the second Monday after the date of the election, and the three week schedule would commence thereafter.” A note that for the Municipal Election, the candidate nomination period is 10 business

days prior to Nomination Day, which shall occur the fifth Wednesday before Election Day. This will result in two regular

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Crops of the Parkland highlights local ag By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Crops of the Parkland Walking Tour, a few steps from the Visitor Information Centre, has been a volunteer-led project to give people going through Yorkton a chance to see what’s grown here and get a closer look at the agriculture of Yorkton. There was a tour of the plot on

July 29, with the opportunity to view crops, talk agriculture and see what is happening in the project. The tour is a partnership between the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Yorkton and the City of Yorkton. Thom Weir and Jim Gorman gave the tour, and they’ve worked on the project for a long time, since the project began. The goal is to get

Thom Weir with the equipment used to plant the Crops of the Parkland.

people to understand Yorkton through the crops that are grown here, since Weir estimates that over 90 per cent of people who work in Yorkton are here due to agriculture, whether directly or indirectly. The goal is to connect people with agriculture. While the crops haven’t changed too much in the Crops of the Parkland exhibit, changes in technology and climate have made agriculture in the area significantly different. “One of the things that has changed in the last ten years is that we see corn and we see soybeans as crops that are grown around here, while we never used to, if people want to come out and take a look up close. There are other crops, like canary seeds, that are not as well known as they could be,” Weir said. While they have been

Talking crops with Jim Gorman (center). running the project for a number of years, Gorman points out that they have refreshed the look recently, with better signs and moving it closer to the highway, so it’s something you see immediately when driving into the city on Highway 9. It’s a tour where people need to use all of their senses, including

taste, smell and touch, said Weir. On the tour people took time to have a snack on the peas on the plot, and Weir also recommends touching the chickpeas, which make your hand wet because it exudes an acid to keep away insects. “At this time of year, it’s kind of fun to take a pot off of a mustard, chew

it, and see how hot it is, realize the heat is there even at the earlier stage,” said. While they will go out and give a tour when there is a larger group planned, the tour is meant to be self-guided, with signs posted talking about the different crops. People can go visit at any time.

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Construction of a new Bridge on Highway 9, one half mile north of York Road is underway. The bridge Dracup Avenue North will allow replacement of aging culverts beneath the highway with a much larger capacity open channel Starting M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington waterway. The culverts currently handle most storm to York Road. Please follow all road closures and detours. water outflow from Yorkton into Yorkton Creek, and can create a bottleneck during heavy rain events. Dracup Avenue Project to Darlington Street) During North bridgeCompletion construction, traffic(York will beRoad diverted to a temporary roadway on the east side of the highway, and M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were will be alternating single lane only. This is the case in completed in 2015. most highway bridge construction projects. Please be patient and obey signage. The project is scheduled for • Roadway preparation work began in mid April, including replacement of the short section completion in late fall.

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Thursday, August 8, 2019 7:00 a.m. Meeting Room A — City Hall

Planning and Infrastructure Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 7, 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

Job Opportunity CASUAL, RCMP CLERK-STENO YORKTON MUNICIPAL R.C.M.P. DETACHMENT Competition Number 2019-30 The City of Yorkton is recruiting for a casual RCMP Clerk Steno. The successful candidate will be required to perform independent clerical work in the police department, which is relatively complex in nature. This position will be responsible for maintaining police files, typing various reports and other correspondence. This position also involves substantial contact with the public. The successful candidate must be familiar with a wide range of policies and procedures to adequately assist the general public. Schedule for this position involves shift work, days, evenings and weekend shifts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Adhere to confidentiality regulations and procedures. • Provide information to the general public on federal and provincial statutes and municipal bylaws. • Prepares reports and records information provided by members of the public professionally and accurately. • Responsible for typing letters, memorandums and legal documents. • Maintain files in several complex computer systems. • Ability to operate R.C.M.P. radio system and maintain appropriate log. • Ability to transcribe. • Maintain administrative and policy files. • Ability to work various shifts, weekends and statutory holidays. QUALIFICATIONS • Willingness to undergo and successfully pass an enhanced reliability security clearance. • Previous RCMP experience and a valid RCMP clearance will be considered an asset • Successful completion from a recognized secretarial or educational facility. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. • Strong public relations and interpersonal skills to deal with the general public inquires. • Proficient use of and have a broad knowledge of computer applications, and the ability to accurately input extensive data. • Significant experience in performing general clerical duties, including word processing systems. • Must be willing to take an Oath of Confidentiality. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes August 9, 2019

Request for Proposals Ukrainian Pioneer Park Outdoor Rink Construction Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on August 2, 2019 Please send sealed Proposal clearly marked “UKRAINIAN PIONEER PARK OUTDOOR RINK CONSTRUCTION” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals for the supply and installation of rink boards, fencing, and basketball nets at Ukrainian Pioneer Park, located on Frist Avenue North in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Matt Charney, Parks 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. 2016 Construction Darlington Street Overpass Rehabilitation Project

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 Starting M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington Smith Street will completely closed. to York Road.be Please follow all road closures and detours.Local and Canora traffic has been rerouted to Dracup Avenue and Smith Street; through traffic Dracup Avenue North Completion Project (York Road to Darlington Street) along Queen Street and Highways 10 and 52. Expected completion ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were date is FallM2019, weather permitting. completed in 2015. •

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Roadway preparation work began in mid April, including replacement of the short section of water main at the north end of the street and construction of some additional of new catch basins. Grading and roadway preparation is slated to begin M ay 1 and is expected to take approximately two weeks. Concrete paving of the roadway will then get underway around M ay 24 and is expected to be completed by July 1, weather permitting.

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Beware door-to-door driveway repair scams

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan residents about doorto-door driveway repair scams. Some salespeople

may not be licensed or may use leftover materials that result in low quality work. If a salesperson is coming to your door wanting to pave your

driveway, they need to be licensed under the Direct Sellers Act. You can check if a salesperson is licensed on https://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/ fcaa411. Licensed sales-

persons are regulated to ensure consumers are protected from harmful practices. Scammers often come, unlicensed, doorto-door and offer “on the

spot” driveway repair using leftover materials from other projects. More information is at http://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/ consumers-investorspension-plan-members/

consumers/consumersof-goods-and-services/ t i p s - f o r- d r i v e w a y repairs, call toll free at 1-877-880-5550, or contact by email at consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca.

July 31, 2019 - August 6, 2019

Council Meeting Monday, August 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Broadway East Resurfacing Project

2016 Construction

Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 6 on Phase 1 resurfacing of Broadway Street East, from the CN tracks at Laurier Avenue to First Avenue, weather permitting. The eastbound sideDracup will Avenue be resurfaced first followed by the westbound side. There are four phases to this project, North which will see Broadway East completely resurfaced to Highway 9 this year. Each phase is expected to take up to two weeks, one week per side. Starting M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington Regular back lane garbage and recycling pickuptois unaffected. be in place so please slow down and obey signage in the work zone. York Road. Please follow Detours all road closureswill and detours. For more details visit yorkton.ca/construction. Dracup Avenue North Completion Project (York Road to Darlington Street) M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were completed in 2015. •

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Cattle help An approach Buckingham build soil in tune with nature By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Agriculture THIS WEEK

Calvin Daniels Agriculture has changed significantly though the decades. Today growing crops is a business where the majority of producers look to maximize their production. There is some solid reasoning to that goal. Even if you are only making a few cents a bushel profit, the more bushels grown mean more gross dollars generated. Gross dollars look good in the books. Of course if you start to lose money on a bushel of grain, then the more bushels can also lead to greater losses. It’s something of a fine line for producers because maximized production does not normally come without a significant investment in the crop. That investment includes equipment, labour, fuel, seed and to get the really large yields generally lots of fertilizer and a range of crop protection products, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. Of course not all producers are tied to increasing input investment as a way to making their farm units more profitable. There are producers who are trying to work more in concert with Mother Nature to produce a crop, reducing costs in the process. Their thinking is simple enough, if you can work with the natural cycles of the soil, mimicking as much as possible the way nature does things, you can reduce the reliance on purchased fertilizer, and fungicides and pesticides. If you are not having to pay out big dollars for inputs, the risk taken on in a crop year is reduced. It doesn’t mean you don’t hurt when a crop fails for some reason, but there is not a huge input bill that still has to be paid. The thinking is something Bangor, SK.-area farmer Garry Richards who is focusing on what he terms regenerative agriculture. Richards isn’t 100 per cent opposed to use herbicides, or tillage, in a pinch to control weeds, but he doesn’t turn to those options until he has tried a range of other more natural processes, those that are more in-tune with the process that occur in the soil and its ecosystem. Is trying to work with nature the future of farming? It is likely closer to what farmers did before herbicides and manufactured fertilizers came into vogue. That does not mean the farm sector will return to that style farming en masse. It does however suggest it is a system that can work for some producers, and is likely worth a look by producers seeking to reduce their risks and still keep a reasonable net income. At the very least a more nature-based approach would seem worth taking a closer look at. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Running cattle can help agricultural producers build their soil. That was the focus of a field day held in the Bangor area this week. The day was arranged by Sask Organics and called ‘Covering Our Tracks’ focusing on the benefits of grazing with, or without owning livestock. The day started with a visit to the family farm of Keith Buckingham, where those attending had an up-close look at fencing demonstrations, moving of cattle, custom grazing options, and cropping in 2019 on two fields – one of which was cover crops and one of which was summer fallow the year before. Keith and Emily Buckingham and their two daughters moved from Admiral, SK to south of Yorkton in 2016 and started the transition process the same year. They utilize livestock and cover crops to build soil health along with intercropping to help control weeds on crop land. The Buckingham’s are of the belief that all land should have grazing livestock to be part of a healthy ecosystem. As a result Buckingham runs a herd of about 150 cows, and then custom grazes for other producers, meaning much of the land he owns or leases is dedicated to grazing for cattle. He explained he uses a rather intensive grazing system where cattle are allowed access to limited acres, graze it and are then moved to a fresh paddock every two or three days. Normally an area of pasture is grazed twice a year, although in some cases Buckingham said a third grazing may be possible.

Keith Buckingham, right, uses cattle in his crop management system. The key is not to get too large an area for the number of cattle in a pasture. “The larger and narrower (a pasture is) the more they trample moving up and back,” said Buckingham.

Keith Buckingham hosted a field day last week.

Water is also a key consideration. “You can have all the forage in the world but if you don’t have clean water...” said Buckingham. Buckingham said he’d reduce the paddocks to a half-acre in an ideal world, but added “I don’t have enough time to move them two or three times a day.” At the same time Buckingham said he has to keep the cattle wellfed so he can’t over graze. As a custom grazer he

noted, “If you’re not doing a good job of keeping them (the cattle) full, they’re not coming back.” When it comes to pasture Buckingham uses a variety of options, sometimes growing oats which can be grazed, silaged or even harvested depending on the needs of the cattle. Other times Buckingham plants a diverse forage mixture which can include alfalfa, brome and orchard grass as examples. With the varied pastures, including native grassland, Buckingham looks to maximize the time the cows spend fending for themselves. This year some cows went to pasture April 23, although they were supplemented by stockpiled green feed and bales initially. The cows were allowed to graze the first day in a paddock taking what there was, and the second day were given additional feed. “The majority of the cow herd was out in May,” he added. Last year the cows grazed until mid-January, although again they were supplemented in the latter weeks with some oats for added energy. “We shoot for 200days of the year (on pasture), if not more,” said

Buckingham. Buckingham said he also looks to match the cows he owns to the plan for grazing, preferring 1100 to 1200 pound animals. “My cows know I don’t love them, they have to go out and get something to eat,” he said, adding bigger cows do eat more. Buckingham noted much of his land is sandy and he has looked to build it through his farm practices. “Cover crops and grazing can build soil quite fast,” he said. Some of the cash crops they grow are oats, peas, barley, lentils, and flax. In terms of cash crops Buckingham devotes about 500-acres annually, often inter-crops his fields. This year he has a field where lentils and flax are being grown together. He planted 30 pounds of flax per acre, with 60 pounds of lentils. The crop will be harvested, and then separate the two crops for sale. The companion cropping is a way to diversify the types of plants in a field which is good for soil health, and in terms of weed competition. Buckingham said growing two species together “is huge for keeping fields clean (less weeds).”

The day was arranged by Sask Organics and called ‘Covering Our Tracks’ focusing on the benefits of grazing with, or without owning livestock.

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Regenerative agriculture for Richards

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Building the soil and reducing inputs is all part of what Garry Richards of Bangor terms regenerative-agriculture. Wednesday Richards shared some of his thoughts on how to achieve the dual goals with those attending a field day held in the Bangor area. The day was arranged by Sask Organics and called ‘Covering Our Tracks’ focusing in the benefits of grazing with, or without owning livestock. Garry, his wife Lynn, and their three children Rebekah, Evan, and Caroline have a mixed grain and cattle farm. They came back to Garry’s family’s farm in 2000. At that time Garry was a pharmacist, Lynn was a nurse, and Richards said in the first few years it was farming simply to determine whether or not the farm would be viable without long-term subsidies from off-farm income. The farm was a straight grain operation in 2000, but beef cattle were added in 2002.

Then things changed as 15 years ago Richards said they took a holistic management course. The course changed how they looked at the farm, getting them thinking about things such as the natural water and nutrient cycles of the soil. Coming to better understand the natural cycles began the process of changing how they farmed. “In 2009 they started growing cover crop cocktails in an effort to become more sustainable,” noted the field day bio on the Richards. “One of their goals was to measure the changes they were making in the soil as a result of their regenerative management, so they now have lots of data on what is happening in their soil and are involved in a number of projects looking at soil health. They strive to integrate the cattle and grain enterprises on their farm to achieve healthy land, healthy people, and healthy profits.” Richards said a key to the change was meeting Gabe Brown one of pioneers of the current soil health movement.

“I got to know him. He’s a great mentor,” said Richards. But change without quantifiable results doesn’t mean a lot, admitted Richards who said as a pharmacist he wanted hard data “to see what kind of progress we’ve made,” he said. While much of what Richards does follows practices that would be used by full organic producers, he is not fully organic, remaining willing to fertilizer or spray weeds on his 4200-acre farm, but only as a last resort. “We’ve tried to minimize our chemical use, and we don’t use fungicides,” he said. It’s a case of protecting the bugs in the soil. “We do everything we can to make the microbes happy because they work for free and they work every day,” he said. Still Richards said the farm is a no-till zone. “I’m anti-tillage,” he said, adding tillage can have a negative effect on the soil in terms of its natural processes. But weeds do need to be addressed. Richards said he probably has eight different approaches to dealing

Garry Richards, kneeling, wants to work with nature on his farm. with weeds with tillage number nine on the list, and herbicides number 10. “I think weeds are a symptom of a deeper problem,” said Richards. A favoured approach to dealing with weeds is to plant a diverse cover crop, which can be grazed, and after couple of years feeding cows can be direct seeded in with a disc drill to take a crop. Richards admitted

having 500 cows and 150 yearlings grazing “gives us options,” in terms of crop and weed management. The key to a cover crop is having a mix of broadleaf and grass species, said Richards, adding that mimics what nature produces. He said he has found if you grow a grass crop, that would include cereal grains, nature will grow broadleaf weeds to balance things. If you

grow a broadleaf crop, such as canola, grass weeds such as wild oats tend to flourish. “Nature wants diversity,” he said. “... Diversity is the key. It’s the spice of life for soil, or for us.” It’s not a perfect solution, admitted Richards. “You’ve got to get a little used to weeds,” he said, adding it’s a case of coming to an understanding of “what’s acceptable.”

Research farm hosts annual tour By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Research farms play a valuable role in agriculture, putting theories to the test in a real world environment. The Parkland College and the East Central Research Foundation’s annual field day is a chance for farmers and people from the agriculture industry to get a close-up look at the current research projects happening just south of Yorkton and how they are developing. Mike Hall, research coordinator for Parkland College and ECRF, said that they’re here for the farmers, and this is a chance to connect to people and show the

research that is currently being producted. One of the big trials this year was the UAN (urea and ammonia nitrate) versus dissolved urea trial. The goal was to look at different postseeding applications of nitrogen to try to increase wheat protein, explained Hall. Some applications can cause leaf burning, he said, and they wanted to compare it to dissolved urea. “Urea is supposed to be softer on the crop, and from what I saw this year it definitely did look a little softer on the crop when it’s sprayed at the same concentration out there.” There are eight agriculture applied research management sites

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Dustin and Summer Erhardt of Kamsack look at the LEGO display at the Parkland Mall.

It was the place to bring the whole family down to as the Parkland Mall in Yorkton held a LEGO event Saturday. The display was open to a total of 100

participants, about 65 had arrived by 11 a.m., in the following categories: tots: 6 and under, kids: 7-12, teens 13-18 and adult: 19 and over Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels

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Rail crossing barriers good for Highway 9 In the wake of last week’s collision between a train and a fuel truck, Facebook commentary suggested it might be a good idea to put more controls across that crossing at Highway 9. The suggestion was that there needs to be barricades that go across when a train is coming down the track, in an effort to prevent people trying, and failing, to beat the train. It’s a compelling idea, especially because it’s on Highway 9, which is the road through Yorkton with the most collisions overall. That’s a natural consequence of being a busy road going through a small city, but it also means that if there are barricades in or around Yorkton, that’s the crossing where they make the most sense. Naturally, there is going to be a suggestion that the railroad tracks are redirected around the city entirely, though that’s unlikely to happen due to the millions of dollars which would need to be spent to do that. And, in fact, that wouldn’t change the argument that a rail crossing on Highway 9 needs a change. Let’s engage in a hypothetical, let’s say that the money did come available to completely redirect the railway around the city. Now, whatever route that railway would take, it would have to cross

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Thinking I do with words... Highway 9, because the CP line needs to go from east to west. That’s why it currently bisects the city at a diagonal, and why if redirected it would cross the same highway, though likely at a different point. So even in this best-case scenario, we’re looking at a difficult crossing. A railway track crossing Highway 9, wherever they do it, would need barriers or an overpass, like you see south of Melville. Given that our hypothetical involves the spending of money nobody actually wants to spend, and the current location of the crossing is at a slightly congested point where there simply would not be the room to install an overpass. The

only solution would have to be adding barriers to the crossing. As it stands now, while the crossing should be relatively low speed, for both trains and traffic, in reality it tends to be a bit higher speed for both. People, seeing the edge of the city in sight, have a bad habit of speeding up in that area before the speed limit also increases. Trains are typically slowing down as they prepare to enter the city, or going slowly as they travel through the city. But even a relatively slow-moving train can still do damage, as we saw last Thursday. It’s a high traffic location, for both trains and cars, and that means it’s the kind of place where there needs to be a lot of control in place. Moving barriers would be a good idea, to prevent more accidents in that crossing. The trains aren’t the biggest problem on that highway, however, and the main ones can’t be solves with movable barriers. We can, and should, reduce the risk of rail-based accidents in that intersection, but the question of how to stop people from driving into each other is much more complicated and harder to answer.

Banga’s Clydesdales do well in Nipawin By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Banga’s Clydesdales of Canora had an excellent showing at the recent Nipawin Fair. “There was a full barn of horses,” said Linda Banga. “Every single stall was used.” With a full stable heavy horse judge Crystal Fenton had some tough decisions to make. On the mare side of things Grand Champion came to Banga’s Clydesdales with ‘Banga’s Reba ‘, as well as Reserve Champion Mare with ‘Banga’s Keeva.’ Reba went on to be Best Clydesdale on the grounds and then proceeded to be chosen Best of Show. Banga’s Clydes also won purebred mares’ team (with Reba and ‘Banga’s Fancy’) and then the team went on to win Champion Team. Reba, with Linda Banga at the reins, won the ladies cart. Ty Banga was fourth in showmanship, and third in junior cart.

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Grand champion Mare ‘Reba’ and Reserve Champion ‘Keeva’ at Nipawin Fair.

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Community Spotlight New Horizons Friday Night Dance - New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton. Great night of dancing. All ages are welcome. Admission: $10.00 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Music by: August 2nd Ron & Sandra Rudoski; August 9th Russel Pelly Band; August 16th Dennis Ficor & Son; August 23rd Old Country Lads; August 30th Len Gadica. Contact Peter-306-7821846. To rent hall: 306783-6109 306-782-5915.

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50th Anniversary Yorkton Creators 4-H Club - Sun., Aug. 11, 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Wildlife Federation. For the past 50 years, our club has been going strong with devoted leaders and enthusiastic members learning new life skills. Past leaders, past members and families and friends are invited. Silent auction. There will be a BBQ, a special program and guest speakers.

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On now at Godfrey Dean Art Gallery - Vera Saltzman: O Human Child. July 2 to August 23, 2019. Vera Saltzman’s exhibition O Human Child features 18 black and white portraits of Saskatchewan children photographed in their own environments: in small towns and rural communities, on ranches, First Nations Territory, and farms. An award-winning photographer, Saltzman set out to understand her new prairie home and ask how things have changed since W.O. Mitchell wrote “Who Has See The Wind”, his iconic 1947 Canadian novel. These 18 unflinching portraits remind us of the complexity and emotional depth of childhood. 49 Smith St E., Yorkton, SK, 11am-5pm Monday to Friday, 1-4pm Saturday. Admission is always free!

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Theodore Parkland Regional Library has new hours: Monday 10-12, 1-5, Tuesday 1-5, Thursday - 1-5. Summer reading program is open for children 6-14 years and the preschoolers from 2-5 years. Come in and join, win prizes, enjoy activity day Aug.06/19. Aug.22 - Dot & Dash Robots. Reading contests with lots of great prizes. Public Computer available, and Book Club on last Thursday of the month. There are new DVD’s and Books arriving each week or we can order you the latest reading material on any subject!

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. 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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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show, Wed., Aug. 7, 1:00 till 5:00 p.m. St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 Third Ave. N., Yorkton. This is a chance to see the best of the gardening season! Your admission includes coffee or tea and dainties, so bring a friend or two and enjoy a most pleasant gardening afternoon! Everyone is welcome!

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 W i l l o w b r o o k Bradbrooke Dr. Lions Annual Pork --Roast, Sat., Aug. 10, Donate at the fol2019, Willowbrook lowing Canadian Community Center. Diabetes Association Supper at 5:00 p.m. Clothesline® drop Advance tickets: adults boxes and help the $20, 12 and under $10, 6 more than 9 million and under free. Tickets Canadians living with from any Lions member. diabetes and predia--betes: SIGN Family Come see our new Support, 345 Broadway Royal Canadian Legion St. W. Clothesline® branch located at 387B drop boxes happily Parkview Rd. next to accept all cloth based the Loaf N’Jug. Office items, shoes, hats, belts hours are Mon., Wed. and more. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. --Our lounge is open Sat. Gloria Hayden at 3:00 p.m. with meat Community Centre draws at 5:00 p.m. Hours of Operation --Monday to Friday 9:00 Attention all crib a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. players - come join us to 10:00 p.m. Closed at the Yorkton Public over the lunch hour. Library on Friday at 1 Saturdays & Sundays p.m. All are welcome. noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Please use the back Holidays closed. 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 Summer Tour - Find RCMP at 306-786-2400 which leisure activity or Box 153, Yorkton, SK is right for you! Live, S3N 2V7. Laugh, Learn, Leisure. --August 16, 2019, 1:00 Club 55+ Golden p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages: Age Bowlers are look6-12, Yorkton Library. ing for new members. Contact: Kendall Schneider & Lauren Leagues are Mondays Maier. Email: scrsum- and/or Wednesdays at 1 mertour@parklandval- p.m. First time Bowlers ley.ca Phone: (306) 786- are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those 6586. days or call Brad at the --Yorkton Bowl Arena W i l l o w b r o o k 306-783-5183. Lions Annual Pork --Roast, Sat., Aug. 10, Al-Anon meets 2019, Willowbrook Monday nights, 8 p.m. Community Center. Supper at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Advance tickets: Adults Church, 73 Smith St. $20; 12 and under $10, 6 and Wed. nights, 8 p.m. and under Free. Tickets at Westview United from any Lions member. Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets --on Wed. night, 8 p.m. Join us at Yorkton at Westview United Public Library all sum- Church. Adult children mer for fun children’s of Alcoholics Al-Anon

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Next Wednesday is Garden Day in the city Gardening friends, make a note and plan to attend the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show, Wednesday, August 7 from 1:00 till 5:00 p.m. at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 Third Avenue North, Yorkton. This is a chance to see the best of the gardening season! Your admission includes coffee or tea and dainties, so bring a friend or two and enjoy a most pleasant gardening afternoon! Everyone is welcome! Guess what? Wednesday, August 7 has been proclaimed “Garden Day” in the City of Yorkton! This proclamation was made on behalf of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society, and is a wonderful way to focus on the beautiful gardens, parks, and plantings within the city. So here’s the goal for the day: get out and enjoy your garden, take a walk through your neighborhood, or visit one of the City’s parks. And of course, be sure to stop in at the annual flower show, too! Make it a real “garden day” and enjoy the beauty outdoors! And remember, the Yorkton Gardeners’ Market is now on, every Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. till noon at Melrose Avenue and Simpson Street, Yorkton. Fresh garden produce, potted plants, honey, jams, pickles, all those yummy things and more will be for sale! If you’d like more information, either as a buyer or seller, please call Glen at 783-7040 or send a note to ethelda61@hotmail.com

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Gardener’s Notebook When is a weed giving us an important message that might help us? Black medic does just that! Black medic: the name sounds sinister and troublesome, but sit down with me for a few minutes and I’ll tell you what I learned about this interesting plant. My research began when we noticed an unfamiliar plant growing in our “work corner”. It is a flat, low-growing plant that looks like clover, with tiny yellow flowers. It has a spreading habit, and it is quite resistant when you try and pull it out, but once you get a good grip on the core of the plant and pull it out, it makes a big difference! Time for homework! I discovered that this is a plant called “black medic”, and it grows in areas where the soil is packed down. It is a cousin to the clover family. So do you see, if we have this plant growing in this kind of soil condition, it tells us that perhaps we need to improve and/or loosen the soil. Another interesting thing: if you have black medic in the lawn, it may send the message that the lawn is lacking nitrogen. But as you know, clover sets nitrogen, so this guest in our lawns may be helping to make them better! If

you like a perfectly manicured, golf-green-perfect lawn, the plant may upset your lawn vision… but it is not always a bad thing! One more plus, the bees enjoy it. As I mentioned, the plant is growing in our work corner, where we store planters and there is a lot of foot traffic. But pulling the plant out by hand is an easy and practical way to remove it. And more good news, I read that it is a shortlived annual. I don’t remember who said that a weed “is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered”. Maybe that’s the case with black medic! So if we have it, we shouldn’t panic! Maybe we should, in moderation, let it do its thing and live in harmony in our yards. Are you familiar with the wonderful actress Helen Mirren? She said this, and I agree: “Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That’s the fun of them. You’re always learning.” So true! So get out in the garden, (be sure to wear a hat), learn something new, and have a great week! Visit us at www. yorktonhort.ca and see what’s “coming up’!

Author tells her story at Yorkton Public Library By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Local author Susan Harris is glad that her history is in non-fiction, because she knows that her story is one that peo-

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ple might find hard to believe. Harris was at the Yorkton Public Library to read from her book Touched by Eternity. Harris’ book covers her three near-death

experiences, during which Harris said she found herself in heaven. A devout Christian, Harris read from the book and talked about her spiritual experiences with the audience.

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Unplanned, the movie, reveals truth and challenges assumptions

“Wow. That’s quite a lineup,” my friend said, as we took our place at the end of the queue snaking down the street from the theatre. Over three hundred people packed the place that evening, every ticket sold. They came to view Unplanned, a movie about one of the most controversial social issues of our time. A film that has shattered critics’ box office predictions. A show many in high places would have liked to ban. A film about abortion. Unplanned tells the story of Abby Johnson, the youngest Planned Parenthood director in the organization’s history. In her career, her clinic facilitated over 22,000 abortions. She had two herself, one surgical, and one drug-induced. The movie, based on her memoir by the same

name, portrays her miraculous transition from believing abortion was simply the discarding of a collection of cells (part of her body, and, she believed, her right to dispose of) to a firm conviction otherwise. After seeing, via ultrasound, a pre-born child squirming helplessly to avoid the killing saline solution, Abby was struck with the unavoidable truth: In God’s eyes, abortion is murder. Crossing the moral boundaries he put in place (for our own benefit) harms us and those we sin against— spiritually, emotionally and often physically. The marquee didn’t advertise Unplanned that evening. The showing was considered a private viewing, the theatre having been rented by a local pro-life group that sacrificed time, energy and resources to keep truth in the public eye. I ache for those who live with abortion’s consequences. Thankfully, God’s grace and mercy are constant and free for all who, like Abby, genu-

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inely seek his forgiveness. Today, he’s using Abby and her story to rescue countless babies and help thousands of abortion workers to transition out of a corrupt industry that specializes in hiding truth from vulnerable young parents. She has addressed audiences in high places and low; people from every spectrum of society all the way to the US Congress. Abby calls herself pro-life for all of life. Numerous critics have tried unsuccessfully to discredit her—particularly those convinced that abortion is a cherished right. But her life speaks truth. In a gently humourous turn, Abby and her husband, passionate

Catholics, now have eight children. As I write, she is at the southern US bor-

der, volunteering with a Catholic relief organization as they unload a huge semi packed with life-giving aids for distribution to refugees held there. Diapers for the babies, water, and other concrete assistance, where so many have only offered lip service. Most people watching the replay of Abby’s story that evening already held pro-life beliefs. Largely, the film preaches to the

converted. But those viewers leave challenged to speak up. To lovingly (that’s vital) remind each other and those around us that God created human life. Meticulously. Miraculously. Fearfully and wonderfully, as Psalm 139 says. And that as a society, we must do better and more to make preserving the tiniest, most vulnerable human lives among us the easiest choice of all.

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A sold-out crowd attended the screening of the movie ‘Unplanned’ Monday, July 22 at the Landmark Tower Theatre in Yorkton. The showing saw 360 tickets sold, the max the Tower Theatre would allow. ‘Unplanned’ is a movie based on the true life story of Abby Johnson, a former award-winning Planned Parenthood director who had a change of heart. The line-up stretched down the street. Proceeds of the ticket sales were shared between two charities: Rachel’s Vineyard and Regina Options Pregnancy Centre.

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A long and winding career path By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Don Kunkel might reasonably be looked at as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Don of many tradesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Born in Humboldt just a little more than seven decades ago, Kunkel, who now owns/manages the Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest at Deer Park Golf Course, Kunkel has taken a rather winding road career-wise, finding successes at many of the stops along the way. The son of a Mayo Clinic-trained physician father, (Mel), Kunkel would end up being a cattleman early in life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get in the cattle business until I was 15-years-old,â&#x20AC;? he said. With some nudges from the likes of Dr. Bill Doyle and John Rutiger the Kunkel family was suddenly thrust into the Charolais cattle business just as the breed was making its appearance in North America from France. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I became a steer jockey,â&#x20AC;? said Kunkel with a smile, adding he learned about showing cattle pretty much on the fly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first animal I ever clipped was at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair.â&#x20AC;? Kunkelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training was simply having a good eye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was watching all these guys who actually knew what they were doing,â&#x20AC;? he said. Clipping cattle for the showring is a near art, and Kunkel must have mastered it well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to Agribition (in Regina) and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be getting $50 a head to clip cattle,â&#x20AC;? said Kunkel. With Charolais being new to Canada at the time the breed was big news with cattle being imported regularly, including by the Kunkels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were buying cattle in France, buying bulls for $10,000, females for $5-8000,â&#x20AC;? said Kunkel. Back in Canada, the Kunkels were winning championships including taking a rare double at the first Agribition

Don Kunkel in 1971, winning grand champion Charolais bull and Grand champion Charolais female. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was probably in the cattle business 15-16, 17-years. We had one of the best show strings in Canada,â&#x20AC;? said Kunkel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? From the success one might have expected Kunkel would have stayed dedicated to Charolais cattle but a rule change instituted by the then Pierre Trudeauled Liberal government in Ottawa forced the Kunkels out of the cattle business leaving Don with a distaste for the Liberal party that remains until this day. With the Charolais farm near Saskatoon gone, it was career change time for Kunkel. For a time he sold real estate for Century 21, starting in sales, but evolving into management.

Then came a time selling furniture for a year â&#x20AC;&#x153;just for the hell of it,â&#x20AC;? he said. Through those years Kunkel maintained an interest in art, a passion he first developed at age 12. So it was no surprise he became involved in the art business, selling prints and doing framing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then the art market went all to hell,â&#x20AC;? he said. So Kunkel was on the look-out for a new career path, although he has kept working as an artist himself. Through the years Kunkel has in fact come close to having his work grace a Canadian conservation stamp. He has been entering his works for a number of years in an annual Wildlife Habitat Canada competition where the final selected work goes on the annual stamp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artists from across

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Canada enter,â&#x20AC;? explained Kunkel in a previous YTW interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It started out years ago when Robert Bateman did the first one â&#x20AC;Ś Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a wonderful guy. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely the best wildlife artist working in the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salt of the earth.â&#x20AC;? Kunkel noted he met Bateman years ago when he was not doing much with his art, and he took the time to review his portfolio and encourage him to get back to painting. The competition always highlights a migratory game bird. Kunkel said the competition is one which gives many artists an opportunity. The competition attracts 50-to-75 entries each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are up and coming artists, and old codgers like me,â&#x20AC;? he said. When someone has their work selected to grace a stamp one year, they have to sit out the competition two years.

While he has come close, he has yet to have a work selected for a stamp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a top-five a couple of times,â&#x20AC;? he said. Kunkel said he is also proud to have been involved in launching the Reflections In Nature Art Show that the Saskatchewan Wildlife Artists Association has ran continuously for 25 years. As for the next career step, Kunkel finally found his way to Yorkton taking on the dual role of manager for the Yorkton Exhibition Association and the then Agriplex,

(now Gallagher Centre). When the job split, he stayed with the City side of the pair, holding the position for a decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I loved every minute of it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? A large part of the fun was the shows the Gallagher Centre hosted under Kunkel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We brought a lot of entertainment into the city at the time,â&#x20AC;? he said, pointing to concerts by Johnny Reid, and George Jones, as well as the Irish Dance troupe and the Lippizan horses. Kunkel was quick to

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good,” he said. Kunkel is currently vice-president of Golf Saskatchewan, something he came to focus on more once he settled in Yorkton, although he noted “I started playing golf when I was seven years old,” although it took a backseat to cattle and other things through the years. Kunkel said the position is a two-year term, and by its end will mark six years on the Board for him. He added if he were to be re-elected, he could find himself president, which is typically what occurs. For Kunkel becoming involved in golf at the executive level was a natural, as he has long been a lover of the sport, and as a junior was close to making the Saskatchewan team on a couple of occasions. When he moved to Yorkton Kunkel became involved in rating courses in the province, and a seat on the provincial board was a sort of progression from that. As an organization Golf Saskatchewan represents 120-plus courses in the province, those which have chosen to be part of the provincial body. The number of courses has been constant for several years.

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Don Kunkel, left, and his father Mel, far right, were once noted Charolais breeders in the Saskatoon area. “There haven’t been any new golf courses built in a while,” said Kunkel. Kunkel said Saskatchewan is fortunate to have the courses it does. “There are an awful lot of nine-hole courses in this province, some outstanding nine-hole courses,” he said. And through those courses the association represents some 11,400 golfers. “It’s been kind of flat (in terms of numbers), but there has been some growth,” offered Kunkel. “A lot of courses are getting smart, very creative … As a whole golf has held its own well in Saskatchewan.” Kunkel has actually long been involved in sports, starting out in his youth playing hockey. He would eventually coach, including at the Juvenile level, before ending up in the Saskatchewan Hockey Association. While enjoying hockey as a player, and in an

administrative role, the sport also played a sort of ‘cupid’ role in Kunkel’s life. While playing for the Walter Murray Midget team Kunkel was invited to the coach’s home to be fitted for new CCM Tack skates. The coach’s daughter Wendy was there. “Wendy was having a fight with her mother,” said Kunkel. “She was in curlers wearing a red blouse and black pants. I looked at her and thought ‘I’ve got to take this girl out’.” Kunkel was 15. He took Wendy out, and would later marry her. The couple have two children, son Todd in Saskatoon, and daughter Wendy Dawn in Russell, MB. Kunkel said his daughter was born without sight, and while an eye transplant was suggested a recent procedure has given her sight. “She has seen her first raindrops in 37 years. She had never seen a blade

of grass,” he said, adding “you have to appreciate how good our health care is.” The marriage has lasted too, with the couple’s 50th anniversary set for 2020. Kunkel said his wife has said he has to stick around for the anniversary, something he has every plan to do in spite of being diagnosed with the degenerative pulmonary fibrosis. The condition is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for the lungs to work properly. The lung damage caused by pulmonary fibrosis can’t be repaired. “I just appreciate every day that I have,” said Kunkel, adding “I’ve went a whole year with no change” a positive in terms of the condition. Still, as he looks back he has done enough interesting things “for three, or four lifetimes.”

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How to avoid caregiver burnout Stress can wear out caregivers if they do not lighten their loads. Caring for an aging or sick relative is not always so easy. In addition to the physical demands of caring for such loved ones, tending to sick people can take a mental toll, potentially contributing to a condition referred to as caregiver stress. Women are more likely than men to serve as caregivers to elderly or disabled adults. That increases their risk for caregiver stress. It’s notes that caring for a loved one can strain even the most resilient person. It can be quite difficult to be a person’s sole caregiver and witness a loved one’s health deteriorate due to a debilitating illness. As the population ages, nearly 80 percent of the long-term care is overseen by people who are not healthcare professionals, including daughters, granddaughters sisters, and aunts. Caregiver stress can manifest itself in many

different ways, including physical and emotional problems. The following are some ways to handle the stress of caring for a sick and/or elderly relative. • Investigate available resources. Explore all of the opportunities in your area that may relieve some of the burden of caring for your loved one. These may include in-home visiting care services, meal delivery, adult activity programs, and more. • Ask for help. Find out if responsibilities can be split among other family members, giving each person a chance to rest and recuperate. • Get physical. Physical activity in any form can help reduce stress and improve feelings of well-being, offers the Alzheimer’s Association. Go for a walk, take an exercise class or ride a bicycle. Expect to feel more relaxed and less stressed after physical activity. • Speak with a therapist. Discuss your feel-

ings with someone not directly related to your family or circle of friends. Caregivers may have feelings of anger, depression and anxiety, and may even be in denial about how much care this person really needs. Talking about your feelings with a professional can put them into perspective. • Focus on things you can control. You may not be able to cure the illness or disability, but there are things in your control. Rather than dwelling on things beyond your control, try to improve the things you can control. • Try to have fun. It’s easy to make caregiving the only part of your life. However, you have to leave room for letting off steam. Don’t feel guilty about going out with friends or a spouse. Make time for yourself. Caregiver stress is a very real thing that negatively affects the health and well-being of caregivers. Some simple coping methods can relieve some of that stress.

Parkinson’s disease: Recognize early onset symptoms Tremors in the hands, loss of balance, handwriting changes, and slowed movements may be early indicators of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder. Classic motor symptoms, such as tremor, rigidity and extreme slowness of movements and reflexes, called bradykinesia, are typically used to identify Parkinson’s. However, identification of other, more subtle symptoms may help identify the disease years before more obvious motor conditions present themselves. Since Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive neurological disease, symptoms are often mild at the onset, becoming more severe over time. Initial symptoms may be so subtle that they’re even difficult for specialists to detect, according to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Symptoms also may be different for some patients than others and may progress at different paces. Dopamine loss is a major contributor to the onset of Parkinson’s disease. Dopamine controls movement and mood, so when dopamine is affected, walking, talking and writing can be impacted. Depression or anxiety

Parkinson’s may drag their feet or shuffle as they walk or find it difficult to get out of a chair. • Loss of automatic movements and functions can occur. Difficulty with unconscious movements, such as blinking, smiling or even swinging arms, may occur when a person has Parkinson’s disease. Movements may be uncoordinated and stiff. Increased salivation and perspiration also may be indicators.

may accompany other symptoms. An early diagnosis may help improve quality of life and delay the onset of greater motor issues. Here’s what to look for and discuss with a doctor. • Micrographia and other handwriting issues occur. Those with Parkinson’s disease may start experiencing changes in their handwriting. Penmanship may look cramped, and letters tend to be smaller than normal (micrographia). Individuals may find it difficult to hold a pen and write. • Tremors take place in a limb. Tremors usually begin in the hands or fingers and may even mimic a pill-rolling tech-

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• Poor balance and loss of posture may develop. People with Parkinson’s disease may hunch over more and more and be unable to stand up straight. Balance issues, such as greater incidences of falls or being able to tip over more easily, may occur. • Speech can change. Changes in speech can begin, including hesitating before speaking, slurring words or speaking in a monotone voice. • Others may notice a masked face. This describes a vacant or

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Lakers take gold medals on home soil By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

The Saltcoats Lakers and Weyburn Beavers didn’t seem to want the gold medal final to end in the 2019 13U Tier 6 Baseball Provincial Championship Tier 6. The Beavers were leading the game 10-9 at Saltcoats Regional Park this afternoon, (Sunday), after three innings. The two sides were both three-up and three-down in the fourth. In the fifth, Weyburn plated another run to lead 11-9. But the Lakers, who came crew could have pulled it off,” said Lakers coach Mike but were excited to be in. half of the sixth and final from behind in three of four he said. “It’s been an amazing Farquharson. The Lakers opponents in the inning but the Beavers were games leading up to the final, season -- very cool.” Asked if that meant they final would be Weyburn who on to the final thanks to a 19-14 scored two in the home half of The win, said Farquharson were becoming the comeback has outlasted Lloydminster win. the fifth to tie the game 11-11. is big for not just the players, kids, the coach said “I think 19-14 in the other semi-final Lakers roll on hot Saturday The sixth and scheduled but the community. we’ll have to start calling them game. It was a hot day on the final inning in U13 ball was “This will echo throughout something like that.” thermometer but the Lakers scoreless, sending the gold the community for quite some Farquharson said it was The other semi-final were even hotter on the baseIt was a big offensive effort ball diamond Saturday. medal game to extra innings. time,” he said. a case of the Lakers staying by both the Weyburn Beavers The seventh was scoreless. focused. The Lakers were coming off The eighth was scoreless. Lakers in semi-finals “I’m pretty sure that every- and the Lloydminster Twins as a win in game one of the event The top of the ninth was The Lakers were hoping for body was trying to keep it (the they met in the other semi- Friday, when they headed to scoreless. a berth in finals on their home excitement), on the inside. final game. the diamond to play Weyburn The Beavers broke out to Beavers this morning. In the bottom of the ninth turf. They did a pretty good job,” a 10-2 lead in the game being Nikki Devins got on and made But, to get to the final this he said. “We pulled off a victory,” her way to third base, where afternoon they had to get past The win was obviously a big held this morning at the said Lakers coach Mike Saltcoats Regional Park. Liam Baron would drive her the Humboldt Dodgers Sunday one. Farquharson in an interBut the Twins battled back in for the game-winning run- morning. “The kids have been outview with Yorkton This Week batted-in. Playing on their home field standing. It’s been pretty cool,” to tie the game 10-10, then edg- Saturday evening. ing ahead 11-10 in the fifth Asked what he initially felt at the Saltcoats Regional Park said Farquharson Wyatt Evans took the mound when his hit scored the run, the Lakers were down early, Heading into the weekend inning. for the Lakers and kept the Weyburn then scored nine Baron simply replied. “Wow!” but when Wyatt Evans drove tourney Farquharson said they in the top of the sixth, includ- Beavers at bay. “That’s about all I thought – in Luke Morgan in the final had one thing in mind. “He (Evans) gave us almost just Wow?” at-bat, the home side were on “Our goal was to be playing ing a grand slam by Marek five complete innings,” said Keslering, to lead 19-11. Baron said on the crack of to the final thanks to a 4-3 win. Sunday,” he said, adding makThe Twins did cut into the Farquharson. the bat he wasn’t sure the ball “It was another comeback, ing the final was something On offence Cole Steiner and lead with three in the home was going to get through the our third one, (in four games),” they hadn’t been expecting, Nikki Devins played well, said Beaver defence. their coach, who “They almost then reiterated “the had it,” he said. star was definitely But it was a hit, Wyatt Evans.” and the Lakers In the end the were winners. Lakers had their “It was just yessecond win, a 10-7 terday I was having win, as Farquharson a tough time believrecalled. ing we were here,” The afternoon said the 13-year-old game today for Baron, adding winthe Lakers had ning provincials them taking on the would take some Southey Eagles. time to digest. “They were “I think it will a young team, a take a little while to small team, but boy sink in.” could they hit,” said Lakers coach Farquharson. Mike Farquharson K y l a termed the feeling Farquharson startof the win simply as ed for the Lakers, “shock!” throwing 30-pitchFarquharson es before being said the team has relieved by Alex come a long way Morrison, with over the course of Luke Morgan finishthe season. ing the game. “Who would The Saltcoats Lakers in no particular order; Liam Baron, Wyatt Bergen, Nikki Devins, Wyatt Evans, Kyla Farquharson, He finished up Tristan Kostelnyk, Jace McCallum, Rooke Mickle, Luke Morgan, Alex Morrison, Estyn Nabozniak, Gabe Nabozniakhave believed at the Continued on start of the season Wog, Cole Stainer, Head Coach- Mike Farquharson, Asst. Coaches- Cam Morgan, Jesse Baron, Hanna Farquharson, Page A19 what this motley Manager - Anna Bergen

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Jays seem lost on where they want to go The trade deadline for Major League Baseball is today, and as expected the Toronto Blue Jays are in what can only be called dump mode. No one can fault the trade of Eric Sogard to Tampa Bay. Sogard was having a career year that nobody saw coming when he was picked up by the Jays as infield insurance before the start of the season. All Sogard did as a Jay was flirt with .300, rarely swing at a pitch without at least some sort of contact, and played the infield and outfield as needed. He was arguably the most pleasant surprise on an overall ho-hum team this season. But Sogard based on age, and the pending arrival of highly-touted middle infielder Bo Bichette, didn’t factor into the rebuild. So he was moved, which is understandable. Next the Jays dumped Marcus Stroman to the Mets. In what world where you are trying to convince fans you are legitimately rebuilding to contend was this a good move? Stroman has another year on his contract, so the Jays had time to build around him for another off season without dumping him for ‘prospects’ those magical creatures of baseball where some material-

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Sports ize into players and others go poof and are gone. Sure, the Jays are in a rebuild, hence the tumble toward a 100-loss season this year. But rebuilds are not like the mythical town of Brigadoon, only materializing every 100 years. In a league where the salary cap is so soft winning teams go over it when required, and free agency is there to plug holes, you should be able to contend far more often than you flounder. The Jays want fans to accept very bad teams for a half decade, maybe more, as the Stroman deal shows. The Jays, with some pitching, could be solid by

2021, as players like Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero and a handful of other position players mature into their roles. The fly in the proverbial ointment is starting pitchers. This year the Jays had one legit starter, an all-star, with an earned run average under three. That was Stroman. He would be only 30 as you legit contend in 2021. Headed to next season the Jays have a few pitchers who all pencil out to be four-fives in a rotation. They need top end starters, one more than they needed a week ago with the asinine trade of Stroman. The Jays get leftie pitcher Anthony Kay, 24. Being a leftie adds value, but being 24 you wonder why he isn’t on the Mets roster given their own struggles. Simeon Woods Richardson is 18, which means he’s a long-shot with twigs in the way, as is the case with any 18-year-old arm. In 2021 he’s 20, not likely acing a staff, which pushes this rebuild out farther, which is simply a slap in the face to fans. The Jays management clearly has no plan to win anytime soon, perhaps because ownership has a no spend policy, but whatever the reason the Jays are becoming difficult to watch because there is little to suggest they want to truly contend.

Brooks takes three from Cardinals By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Brooks Bombers made it three straight wins over the Yorkton Cardinals with an 8-2 win Sunday afternoon. The Bombers broke out to a 2-0 lead in the Western Canadian Baseball League game at Jubilee Park scoring two in the first inning. The Cardinals cut the lead in half with a run in the second inning, and then tied it with one in the third. From there on it was all Bomber offence, taking the lead with a run in the fourth, then adding three in the fifth and two in the eighth for the 8-2 win. McCoy Pearce hit a home run for Brooks, to go with a three runs-batted-in afternoon. Matt Scott was the winning pitcher. He started the game going six innings allowing eight hits, and both runs, but only one of those earned. Dallas Forno had a three-inning save for the Bombers, allowing no hits. Zach Goulden-Maddin took the loss for Yorkton as the starter, going four innings, allowing five hits, four runs, two of

those earned, while walking three and striking out three. The Cardinals now sit with a record of 5-42, while the Bombers sit at 15-32.

Saturday trouncing The Yorkton Cardinals were plain and simply hammered by the Brooks Bombers Saturday. The two teams met at Jubilee Park for the middle game of the threegame visit to the City by the Bombers. Brooks was coming off a 5-0 win Friday, and their offence just kept on rolling tonight. Brooks started with a single run in the first inning, then added five in the third, and six in fourth, before the Cardinals finally plated two in the home-half of the fourth to make it a 12-2 contest. But the Bomber offence just kept piling on the runs scoring four in the fifth to extend their lead to 16-2. Yorkton would add one in the ninth but fell well-short in the 16-3 final. McCoy Pearce had a home run, and five runs-batted-in for the Bombers, and Brendan Kates had four RBIs.

Tyler Mondoux was the winning pitcher. He started the game and went six innings, allowing five hits, and two runs, both unearned. The loss was added to Hut Smith’s record. He started and went three innings fiving up seven hits, walking three and surrendering eight runs, all of them unearned.

The Bombers then added two in the seventh, one in the eighth and another in the ninth to lead 5-0, as the Cardinal offence was stymied through eight, and then going scoreless in ninth

With the calendar about to flip to August it’s time to start thinking local football. And, that includes girls wanting to suit up with the Lady Gridders. Coach Tyrell MacLean said the team will hold a camp Aug. 9-11, with five sessions planned for the three days. “It will be very similar to what we did last year,” he said, adding the sessions are free “to try out the game and learn some fundamentals.”

struck out 11. Jake Anderson was tagged with the loss for Yorkton. He went seven as the starter, allowing six hits and three runs, two of those earned, while striking out nine.

Series starter Friday The Cardinals could not find a way to diffuse the Brooks Bombers Friday evening at Jubilee Park. The game was a scoreless affair through three innings, with the visitors finally putting a single run on the board in the top of the fourth inning.

Lady Gridders looking for new players By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

to leave Brooks with a 5-0 win. Riley Glenn was the winning pitcher for Brooks, throwing a complete game gem in which he allowed only three hits, walked a pair and

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After the three days participants can decide if they want to play this fall. “It’s a kick-off to the fall season and we’ll get into practices right after that,” said MacLean. The camp is for players in Grades 7-12. “Anybody in those ages is welcome to come out and participate,” said MacLean. Anyone wanting additional information can call MacLean at 621-5782, or email ladygridders@gmail.com, or look up the team on Facebook.

LAKERS Continued from Page A18 chance to comeback,” said Farquharson, adding “we were able to do that in the last inning,” with the Lakers emerging with a 13-10 win. With three wins in three games Saltcoats finished round robin play with the best record in their pool, and in the entire tournament. The Lakers will now take to the field at 9 a.m. tomorrow, (Sunday), looking for a win to propel them to the gold medal final. They will face the Humboldt Dodgers.

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had eight teams vying for the provincial title saw the host Lakers take on the Saskatoon Brave Knights on the Farrell Agencies Richardson Diamond Friday afternoon, with the host Lakers winning 8-3. “It was good, good,” said Lakers coach Mike Farquharson when contacted Friday evening. “The kids played well, they pitched well. “It was a team effort. I’m super happy.” When it comes to team effort the Lakers have become a tight knit team, with 12 players from the local community, and the 13th from nearby Bredenbury.

“Every player signed up to play the extra month for provincials,” said Farquharson. “This team is what we played with all season. They’re all still here. I’m really happy with what we’ve been able to do this year.” The next action for Saltcoats will be 11:45 Saturday when they face the Weyburn Beavers, winners in their first game 12-1 over Southey. The Saskatoon Brave Knights play the Southey Eagles at 11:30 Saturday. Other teams competing in Pool ‘A’ are the Lloydminster Twins, Humboldt Dodgers, Wawota Pats and Gull Lake Greyhounds.

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WACH - Katherine Wach of Yorkton, SK passed away peacefully in the early hours on July 6, 2019 at Jowsey House (Yorkton and District Nursing Home) at the age of 98 years. Katherine was born on May 16, 1921 in the Fone Hill District. She was the daughter of Stefan and Emily (nee Nazarkiewicz) Borys. Katherine went to a country school in Fonehill and completed her grade 8 education. After her schooling she helped out on the family farm. On October 22, 1949 she married Steve Wach, they settled in Yorkton and together raised 4 children. Katherine was predeceased by her parents, her husband Steve, her brothers Alex, Bill, Fred, John, Mike, Fritz and Eli, her sisters Anne and Mary. She leaves to celebrate her life, her children Frances Wach, Betty Slater, John Wach (Sandra Pratt) and Marge Nelson (Brian), her grandchildren, Shauna (Mike), Sean (Ashley), Shannon, Shane (Vanessa), Kendra (Andrew), Erin (Tim), Katherine and Bryce (Amy). One brother Max (Jenny), 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter, friend and former daughter-in-law Wendy Morris, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She will missed beyond words. A Memorial Service was held for Katherine on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the Christie’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in Yorkton with Rev. Catherine Pace officiating. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Katherine may be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton.

CHERNESKI – Mrs. Irene Cherneski peacefully entered eternal rest on July 24, 2019 at the age of 104 years. Irene Marie Cherneski (Mihalicz) was born on May 2, 1915 to John and Margaret (Gerencser) Mihalicz in the Arbury District between Punnichy and Cupar, SK. She attended Arbury Elementary School and went on to become a noted dressmaker and seamstress in the Fenwood, SK area. She was very gifted and could look at a picture of a dress, blouse or skirt and sew it. She crocheted beautiful doilies and tablecloths, along with quilting, knitting and embroidery. While living in Fenwood, she also played on the Fenwood ladies hockey team. Irene married Peter Cherneski of Goodeve, SK in 1942 and became a farmer’s wife. They raised three children Virginia, Jerry and Verna. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and spending time with her children. After Peter’s passing in 1977, she moved to Yorkton and became an active member of St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church and the Catholic Woman’s League. In her 104 years, she lived her life with a positive attitude, always embracing the new ideas and inventions of the time. Irene was predeceased by her parents John and Margaret Mihalicz; her husband Peter; her brothers John (Mary) Mihalicz, Joe (Polly) Mihalicz; sisters Helen (Peter) Frishko, Wilma (Elben) Pankoski; son-in-law Albert Kaczur and grandson Terrance Kaczur (in infancy). Irene is survived by her brother Irwin (Alexandra) Mihalicz; daughters Virginia Kaczur, Verna (Fred) Taylor; son Jerry (Janice Holmes) Cherneski; five grandchildren Trenton Kaczur, Thea (Nick) Semple, Carlee Cherneski, Akele Taylor, Chad (Maureen) Cherneski; three great-grandchildren Jayden Taylor, Keon Hunt, Liv Taylor Carter; cousins Eugene (Lois) Mihalicz, Al (Joan Schwartz) Gerenscer and many nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church, Yorkton with Mary Bybliw leading the prayers. The reader was Fred Taylor and pianist was Chris Fisher. Words of remembrance were shared by daughter Virginia. The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen as the Celebrant. The cross bearer was Jerry Cherneski. The pianist, Diana Hornung led members of the parish choir in the singing of the hymns. The readers were Thea Semple and Carlee Cherneski and the Gift Bearers were Lynn Lemire and Laurinda Pankoski. The honorary bearers were Trenton Kaczur, Akele Taylor, Maureen Cherneski and Jayden Taylor. The interment followed in St. Henry’s Parish Cemetery, Melville with Thea Semple, Nick Semple, Chad Cherneski, Carlee Cherneski, George Lemire and Blair Cherneski serving as the casket bearers. Memorials may be made to St. Gerard’s Church, Yorkton or St. Peter & Paul Church, Fenwood as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

HYCZA - Elizabeth Grace (nee Sereda). Elizabeth Grace (Sereda) Hycza of Regina, SK entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the age of 72 years. To celebrate her life and cherish her memory, Elizabeth is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Charlie Hycza; daughter Audrey Hycza; daughter Donna Hycza; son Andrew (April) Hycza and their children Michael and Mia; son David (Desiree Wright) Hycza and their children Marek and Brielle; brother Russel (Oksana) Sereda and family; brother Matthew (Debbie) Sereda and family; twin sister Jeanette (Joe) Tarnes and family; mother-in-law Nellie Kuc; as well as Godchildren and numerous relatives. She is predeceased by grandparents Sereda and Koziol; parents Mike and Sophie (Koziol) Sereda; brother Raymond Sereda; great nephew Jacob Orsini; numerous aunts and uncles; father-in-law Bill Kuc; sister-in-law Bernice Evanson and brother-in-law Dwayne Evanson. Elizabeth was born October 17, 1946 in Yorkton, SK to Mike and Sophie (Koziol) Sereda. She attended elementary school in the Beaverdale District and then went on to attend Sacred Heart High School in Yorkton before moving to Regina in May 1964. It was there that she met Charlie Hycza, whom she married in June 1974 and they remained in Regina to work and raise their family. In her spare time Liz loved gardening, dancing, watching the Roughrider football games, visiting with friends and family and being an active member of the church through her volunteer work. She was a fantastic cook and spent many hours preparing wonderful meals, baking and preserving. Her perogies will be missed by many! Liz was a deeply committed, devoted, faith and spirit filled person in her Christian journey. She also had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, saying her rosary faithfully every day. The family would like to acknowledge and express a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses of Unit 3B of the Regina Pasqua Hospital for their unwavering dedication to Elizabeth’s care. A FUNERAL MASS to celebrate Elizabeth will be held on a date yet to be determined at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 425 Broad Street North, Regina, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or Our Lady of Peace Parish or a charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to

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KOSTICHUK - Loreen Kostichuk, beloved wife of James Kostichuk of Yorkton, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 63 years of age. Loreen Kostichuk was born on May 2, 1956; a daughter of Albert and Bertha (nee Reimer) Weber. She attended the Springside School and later Dr. Brass Jr. High and graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School. She began working at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre in the laundry department, a career that spanned 33 years. Loreen made many good friends during her working years. She met the love of her life, James Kostichuk and the couple were united in marriage in 1985 at Yorkton. This union was blessed with a daughter Lisa in 1989. Loreen loved the outdoors, camping and fishing were favourite pastimes. Many enjoyable trips were made to Clear Lake during the summertime. She also enjoyed going for coffee, talking old times, doing puzzles and watching movies. She had a passion for animals. Loreen always had a big smile and a pleasant greeting to whoever she met. Predeceased by her father Albert she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband James; daughter Lisa Kostichuk (Sheldon) of Yorkton; sisters Joanne Haluke (Lori) of Regina Beach; Annette Field (Don) of Regina; brothers Ken Weber (Erica) of Edmonton, AB; Allan Weber (Teresa) of Yorkton; her mother, Bertha Weber, of Yorkton; numerous nieces, nephews and her many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th officiating. Songs played were ‘Wherever He Leads Me’, ‘Jealous of the Angels’ and ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’. Teresa Weber gave a tribute to Loreen. The interment took place in the Garden of St. John with Ken, Allan and Nicholas Weber and Alvin Kostichuk serving as the casket bearers. A reception followed in the Reception Room of the Family Centre. Memorials were to the SPCA. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

MADDAFORD - Edna was born on October 20, 1935 on the family farm in Cana municipality a few miles from Waldron, SK in the Hilltop School District, south of Yorkton. Edna passed away June 20, 2019 in Melville, SK. She was the youngest of eight children born to George and Dollie (Dorothy) Eckardt. Like most farm kids of her era Edna had chores to do such as feeding and caring for animals, fetching water and firewood and other domestic duties. As a teen she worked at the local highway store called Dad’s G & G, a half mile from the farm. On October 20, 1956 she married Floyd (Rog) Maddaford and they moved to Saskatoon where Rog worked on the railroad. In 1958 they moved back to Yorkton to be close to family. Edna was an active homemaker for her young family of five and kept very busy gardening, cooking and sewing. Edna was an excellent homemaker; her baking, cooking and canning skills were rarely surpassed. Her cookies and tarts were legendary and all the neighbourhood kids were welcome to a sample. Edna was an excellent seamstress and she enjoyed crafts of all kinds. Edna went back to school as an adult and was proud that she was able to complete her grade 12. Like so many of her generation, schooling for women was secondary to the greater family needs. She was an inspiration to many but particularly to her children for this achievement. Schooling was important and it was pressed home by Rog who worked diligently on correspondence papers for power engineering and Edna who went on to be a Licensed Nursing Aid at the Anderson Lodge in Yorkton. She loved those years at the Lodge and made many friends. She was a volunteer at SIGN for many years and was a part of setting up the first shelter in Yorkton. In 1980 Edna and Rog moved to Edna’s family homestead south of Yorkton and enjoyed rural life, a dream for both, fulfilled. She enjoyed her large garden and continued to work at the lodge. Throughout her life Edna found great pleasure in being with family. She reminisced fondly of the times she was able to care for nieces, nephews and grandchildren at all stages in their lives. She was a true mother in every sense of the word. Visiting in person, over tea, or on the phone was always relished and nothing topped hot conversation or a rousing game of cribbage. Edna is predeceased by her loving husband Floyd (Rog) Maddaford, her mother and father, her brothers Bill (Edna) Eckardt and Bud (Violet) Bissette, all of her sisters Margaret, Betty (George) Raven, Ruth (Emil) Buchart, Olive (Robert) Micheal and Mary (Robert) Edlin. Edna leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory; sons Farley (Linda), Russ (Linda), daughter Kimberly (Frank); grandchildren Rob (Callie), Ben (April), Amanda, Sam, Matt, Jon, Joe and Thomas; great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Irma Schuster as well as many other relatives and good friends. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery. Donations in Edna’s name may be made to St. Peter’s Hospital Auxiliary.

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VILLAGE OF THEODORE - TAX TITLE PROPERTY SALE BY TENDER 1. The Village of Theodore offers for sale the following properties as described: Lot Block/Parcel Plan Civic Address 04 01 C2810 517 Railway Avenue 14 03 C2810 302 Yorkton Avenue 05 04 C2810 209 Railway Avenue 15 04 C2810 11 Henry Street 16 04 C2810 7 Henry Street 08 05 S616 6 Armstrong Street 09 06 S616 4 Fernie Street 02 07 S616 106 Christopher Street 09 08 S616 134 Main Street 11 10 S616 125 Henry Street 09 05 S616 6 Armstrong Street 10 05 S616 6 Armstrong Street 22 17 101749596 920 Anderson Street 04 21 BY2577 721 Anderson Street 10 23 CC4706 29 Railway Avenue 02 25 CE1022 817 Railway Avenue 04 25 CE1022 809 Railway Avenue 05 25 CE1022 805 Railway Avenue J BY2577 8 Christopher Street 01 26 CE1022 4 Peterson Street 11 26 CE1022 922 Yorkton Avenue 05 21 BY2577 721 Anderson Avenue 03 25 CE1022 813 Railway Avenue 03 29 66Y06100 113 Theodore Street 04 29 66Y06100 109 Theodore Street Y 101748337 4 Christopher Street

3. Tenders must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 2019. 4. A certified cheque to the municipality for 10% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. 5. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. 6. Buyers are responsible for inspection of the Land and any buildings situated on the Land as it will be sold "as is". 7. Possession date to be determined once tender has been accepted. 8. Purchase and sale agreement to be executed by parties upon acceptance of tender.

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Government of Saskatchewan Request for Proposals Sale of Melville Provincial Office Building Sealed proposals for the purchase of the land and building known as the Melville Provincial Office Building, located at 256 2nd Avenue West, Melville, Saskatchewan, will be received by the Ministry of Central Services, 2nd Floor, 1920 Rose Street, Regina, SK S4P 0A9, until 2:00 p.m. CST, August 14, 2019. Proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Ministry of Central Services. Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Forms may be obtained by contacting the Ministry at the above address, by telephone at 306-787-3480, or at sasktenders.ca. The Ministry of Central Services reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. sasktenders.ca

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PLAN NUMBER 1-3674B ROOM FOR GROWING FAMILY The plans for this home include an unfinished basement, which could serve has extra storage space, more room for a growing family or a secondary suite for revenue. The covered entry leads into a foyer with a coat closet ahead on the right. Across from the closet is an L-shaped stairway to the unfinished basement, separated from the great room by a half wall. The great room, with sliding glass doors to a covered deck, includes a gas fireplace, making the room a magnet for family activities in the cooler months. The covered deck will be ideal for al fresco meals and year-round grilling. A large window in the open plan dining area looks out to the back garden. An optional buffet offers extra space for serving and storage. The kitchen is divided from the great room and dining area by a work island with double sinks and space for the dishwasher. This will allow the after-meal clean-up crew to watch TV while they work. They will also appreciate the walk-in

pantry and the L-shaped counter configuration, which will save steps. Off the kitchen is the laundry room, which includes a shelf for sorting and folding. A coat closet will provide space for gear, and the doorway to the double garage means the laundry room can double as a mud room. The master bedroom is reached through a square archway from the great room. Overlooking the back garden, it includes an ensuite as well as a spacious walkin closet. The ensuite boasts a soaker tub in its own bayed-out niche, as well as a shower stall. The double basins will ease the morning rushhour. The two secondary bedrooms, also reached through a square archway, share a three-piece bathroom. Bedroom No. 3 has a built-in desk and bedroom No. 4 features an extra-wide windowsill. A linen closet is located near the entrance to the master bedroom. Exterior finishes include stucco with vertical Hardie Board and stone accents. The modern mono-sloped roof adds dramatic curb appeal. The stone pilasters that flank the

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NDP leader visits By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is touring Saskatchewan, meeting with people in communities about their concerns. He was in the Yorkton area on July 19 with Yens Pedersen, the NDP agriculture critic, meeting with people in surrounding communities as well as Yorkton itself. Young people were the focus of this part of the trip, as Meili met with educators in the Sturgis area and the Yorkton Tribal Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child and family services. It was followed by meetings in Melville with child care groups. In his meetings with YTC, Meili said it was interesting to see how things were connected, and how they affected families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really interesting to hear some of things they highlighted. STC was a big one, how difficult it makes getting to things like court, or getting to visit family... As well, they talked about the low minimum wage, and how hard that makes it for lower income families to make ends meet. With Saskatchewan having the lowest minimum wage in the country, it makes it really hard for people to make that step out of poverty. As well, the troubles within the child welfare system and how willing and able the government has been to try to connect people with culture and make sure they stay connected with their families.â&#x20AC;?

The education system needs more investment because classrooms are getting more complex, but teachers are not getting more resources to help them deal with it. Rural education has its own challenges, which Meili said he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be aware of if they just stick to Regina or Saskatoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were with teachers who work in Norquay, and they were talking about what happened when Pelly school closed just a few years ago. All these new students came into Norquay, but no resources followed.â&#x20AC;? The focus on children is one that needs to happen, Meili said, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to prevent issues down the road, and investments in child care have knock-on effects down the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you put a dollar in childcare, you save $10 a few years down the road in having to care for that kid in other ways, in healthcare, in social services, in justice... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that has been a big miss on the part of the Saskatchewan Party government.â&#x20AC;? There is a crisis surrounding drug use in the province, and Meili said

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heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seeing problems getting people the help they need to get clean, because the system is over capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people come forward, saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready to get help, and get off drugs or get off alcohol,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to tell them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;great, come back in three months, and keep using in the meantime,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is basically what is happening in clinical settings now, because there are no beds available, and if they are available theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only for 28 days, which is nowhere near enough for people to just get free of the drug let alone the traumas and problems that led them to using in the first place.â&#x20AC;? Meili was also promoting their renew Saskatchewan plan, a way to build green infrastructure through loans, which would be paid through residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; power bills. He said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a win for everyone, with the energy being cleaner while saving money, but it would be able to deal with the high buy-in cost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lower peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bills, get to green energy, and in the process, put a lot of people to work.â&#x20AC;? Meili would also see more emphasize on buying local for construction projects, as well as getting rid of the PST on construction products in order to help municipalities able to meet their needs. Meiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour of the province continues, and he said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s he is going to be travelling because he needs to get out to meet as many people as possible if they are going to represent the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

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

NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina SK, is now buying milling wheat. Contact a grain buyer at 306-751-2440 or 306-751-2043 for pricing and delivery.

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Pirate season ends against Langenburg By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Parkland Pirates season in the South East Saskatchewan Baseball League came to an end Thursday evening. While not good news for the Yorkton-based team, it did leave the Langenburg Legends smiling. The two teams met in Langenburg last night in the deciding game of a best-of-three semifinal playoff. The Pirates had won game one 9-6 Tuesday in Langenburg, then the Legends tied it with an 8-6 win in Yorkton Wednesday. The Pirates had thought they had things lined up well for the deciding game, until a semi train accident got in the way, explained Parkland coach Brad Haberman. He said the Pirates planned starting

pitcher is a firefighter who was called to the accident and as a result could not make the game. So the Pirates started an AAA Midget pitcher who gave up six runs in the first inning. Logan Calanchie came into the game in relieve in the second and held the line, but the Pirates couldn’t get back into the game. “He shut the door but we couldn’t get rolling,” said Haberman. “... We got one in the second so it looked a little better, I thought if we could get one or two an inning, but the bats weren’t going.” With the win Langenburg moves on to the league final against Canora starting next week. The Pirates now await the Senior AA Tier 2 provincial tournament to be held in Lloydminster Aug, 9-11.

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Haberman said the Pirates will head to provincials with a bolstered line-up, picking up four players from Langenburg, and four from Canora for the tournament.

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Thanks to a come-frombehind victory by the Legends last Wednesday it all came down to the one final game reported above in their semi-final series with the Pirates. The Pirates took the opening game of the series 9-6 Tuesday, and were looking to wrap up the best-of-three affair last night at Jubilee Park to punch their ticket to the South East Saskatchewan Baseball League final. It looked the Pirates were going to do just that leading 6-5 going to the final inning. But the Legends weren’t done. They

scored three in the top of the seventh for an 8-6 lead. “They ended up scoring three runs,” said Pirate coach Brad Haberman. “It was a bit of sloppy defence on our part.” Haberman said it was a bit unfair to Pirate pitcher Ross Stilborn in his first start if the season. He pitched well going the distance, but the team couldn’t get him

the win. Sloppy defence, or not, the three runs were all the Legends needed as they held the Pirates scoreless in their half of the seventh to force a third, and deciding game that goes tonight, (Thursday) in Langenburg. Haberman said the teams are obviously pretty well-matched. “Langenburg is a pretty good hitting team,

as are we when we’re rolling,” he said, adding in the field neither team has shone through two games. “In the field we’re struggling, both sides, with a lot of unearned runs.” With tonight’s game being the third in three days it will be a challenge for both teams to find pitching, said Haberman, but it’s the same for both sides.

Memorial garden installed at Burgis Beach By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Burgis Beach has a new landmark, one dedicated to a local area farmer. Metro Matechuk is the farmer who owned the land the hamlet of Burgis is now on. Burgis Beach residents were able to locate his truck on the other side of the lake in the fall and had some of the local guys tow it over to the resort, explained Stacey Pfeifer. “In honour of Metro we wanted to create a little garden in his memory and him starting this little piece of paradise for its residents,” she said. “The members of the community have all contributed planting trees, donating solar lights and putting in fence posts.” And the local children got involved too. “This past weekend the kids in the community contributed by painting rocks that they placed in Metro’s garden,” said Pfeifer.

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The people behind Killer Snails: Assassins of the Sea are clearly focused on education being part of the games they do. They are the people who also did the game Biome Builder reviewed here previously, and like BB Killer Snails is a card game, and those cards are used to share interesting tidbits, in this effort relating to sea snails. Admittedly sea snails have not been a topic of interest previous to playing Killer Snails, but sometimes some interesting facts rather than an attempt at humour as is often the case with fluff

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text on cards is a nice change. Interestingly â&#x20AC;&#x153;predatory marine cone snails are found in tropical environments all around the world. They feed on fish, worms, or other marine mollusks using a venom arsenal, which is similar to those of snakes and scorpions. The venom is made up of several peptide combinations (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cabalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) that scientists are investigating to treat human diseases and disorders such as cancer and pain,â&#x20AC;? notes the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introduction, which was in itself more information than I had known about sea snails. This game was

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THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com designed in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, so that again suggests you will learn some neat things if you pause to read the cards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal of the game is to collect peptides on your snail to match the three mystery Cabals in the centre of the table. The Cabals are different every time you play. Just like scientists who go on expeditions to collect snails, and then conduct experiments to describe their venom peptides,

you will collect snails and experiment to build the winning peptide solution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first player to complete all three sets is the winner. Another player may extract a Cabal that already been extracted by a different player in order to gain all three sets and win the game,â&#x20AC;? notes the rules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You collect peptides by using snails to attack prey. To win, you must build a powerful deck by acquiring stronger cards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to hunt tougher prey

and acquire peptides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then correctly solve the Cabals.â&#x20AC;? But, how does it all work? Well there is a deckbuilder element which is a preferred mechanic for us. However, here you never seem to build much of a deck since a hand of five cards has most of the cards dedicated to feeding your snails each turn. The idea of having to feed the snails, or lose them is interesting, but perhaps dominates card usage a bit too much. There are cards that are called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;instantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; here, but they are not exactly an instant at all. You play the cards on your turn only. For an old Magic: the Gathering player that was a major bugaboo. And, if they were MtGlike instants they would be much more interesting and useful in game. As it is, a handy con-

cept like exchanging cards with an opponent is often a wasted effort, as you are likely to have it happen to you by another player in a multi-player game. As an instant that could be played â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;out-ofturnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; then allowing you a regular action on your turn would impact that game much more, and frankly be better. There are some nice aspects here, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;solving cabalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in particular, but the limited deckbuilding players can manage, and the less than fulfilling rules in terms of instant cards holds this game back from being a toprated effort. That said the educational aspect will be appreciated by many. Check it out at www. killersnails.com Thanks to fellow gamers Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.

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