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YTC opens offices By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
Yorkton Tribal Chief Isabelle O’Soup speaks at the opening of their new offices in Yorkton.
Old mill can help spur economic activity By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A restored old brick mill in the city could become on economic driver. That was the message those attending a presentation at the Yorkton Public Library heard from speaker Royce Pettyjohn whose presentation was entitled ‘Heritage Led Economic Drivers for Our Community’. Pettyjohn has been involved with the decades-long effort to revitalize Maple Creek using the history of the community as a driver, including the revitalization of a number of heritage buildings.
One aspect of that economic development is tourism. Tourists often become residents, added Pettyjohn, noting 69 per cent of residents in a community were born in a different community, and 30 per cent of those had initially visited the community as a tourist. That means making sure tourists like what they see when they visit, and that means keeping buildings looking good, said Pettyjohn. “They say don’t judge a book by its cover, but people do,� he said, adding it takes about 15-minutes for someone to have an opinion on a community once they are there.
One of the keys can be heritage buildings as they create a unique sense of place, said Pettyjohn. “At one point in our history our communities were all very unique,� he said, adding that is not the case now. “... We’re getting to where every place looks like every other place.� Having something unique today sets communities apart. Pettyjohn said Destination Canada suggests tourists are looking for something that creates “a distinct sense of place.� Pettyjohn said the old brick mill could be an element in Yorkton’s
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Yorkton Tribal Council cut the ribbon on new offices Friday. The locally centered tribal group have moved into what was formerly Fairview School, and more recently school division offices. Now the facility houses the office of YTC’s Tribal Chief as well as health, education, justice, and technical services. In total a staff of 45 will call the refurbished building home. “This is our new home. There’s nothing more exciting that getting a new home,� said O’Soup. Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit said the opening was indeed a notable affair, calling it “an historic event. “It’s amazing to see the Tribal Council; how it’s built its organization.� Ottenbreit said it was good the building has a new use. “This beautiful building, I’m just so happy it’s been repurposed in this way,� he said. The new offices, while welcome, are not the end of development for YTC, said O’Soup. “We have a lot more work and effort ... in the city of Yorkton. This is just a starting place,� she said. Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney noted YTC is already having a significant impact in the city. He said they are already “one of the biggest employers in Yorkton,� adding “not many people are aware of that.� Mike Stackhouse, president of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce picked up on the theme of YTC’s economic impact locally noting the organization makes “a significant contribution to the local economy.... It’s invaluable ... the contribution they make to our city.� After an official ribbon cutting those in attendance were invited inside for tours of the new offices, and to partake in a roast beef dinner.
Chamber hosts candidates’ forum By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Wednesday evening the general public had an opportunity to hear what the candidates for the Yorkton-Melville riding had to say. Four of them at least, as Connor Moen, candidate for the Liberal Party did not attend. Four of the candidates Carter Antoine of the New Democrats, Ryan Schultz candidate for the People’s Party of Canada, Cathay Wagantall the incumbent, for the Conservative Party, and Stacey Wiebe the candidate for the Green Party attended the debate hosted by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. A good-sized crowd was in attendance at the All
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The first related to the Canadian Chamber’s recommendations as outlined in its Vote Prosperity document,
which has as one of the priorities a tax system that is fair, efficient and modern. The question sought to learn what each candidate’s party, if they formed the next government, would do in regard to a plan and timeline to return the federal books to balance. Wagantall was the first to reply suggesting a Conservative government would be “working toward a balanced budget within five years.� She said her party would be focused on operating “within our means.� Antoine was more specific in the how the NDP would balance the books suggesting the answer is not corporate tax cuts that never seem to generate the economic spin off that they are suggested to do.
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MILL Continued from Page A1 future economy too. “To actually see the building in person ... I think it is quite iconic,” he said. While there is a cost to revitalizing historic buildings, Pettyjohn said money is not a barrier. “Money is out there, you’ve just got to find it,” he said. That said, in revitalizing a building there needs to be a vision of how that building will generate enough revenue to keep it open. That means something such as a museum, while seeming a natural fit, is not the answer as museums don’t make money, offered Pettyjohn.
That is where partnerships become critical for a project, as they can become tenants, be it other groups, or businesses. “Make historic buildings pay for themselves,” he said. With a way to pay the bills, part of the building can be used by the community, often with a heritage aspect, said Pettyjohn. “It needs to be a place for people and not just a place for things,” he said. “... People have to be able to spend time there. Create a sense of time and place. Don’t build something that is generic.”
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Instead Antoine said the NDP would work “to close the tax loopholes” big business has access to that individuals do not. “What we need is a fair tax system where the wealthiest pay their share,” he said. The PPC would be the most aggressive in terms of balancing the budget, said Schultz who stated his party would achieve it in two years. The balancing would be achieved through a series of funding cuts which he noted would include corporate welfare, foreign aid for all but humanitarian reasons, and funding to large newspaper media and the CBC. Weibe said the Green Party would look to raise more dollars by gener-
ating new tax dollars on Internet businesses, offshore holdings, and through a surcharge on bank profits. The second question also related to the Vote Prosperity document, with the Canadian Chamber seeking a healthier pharmacare system for Canadian. The question asked what each party would do to build on the existing system without reducing or replacing coverage already covering 90 per cent of Canadians. This time Weibe was first to respond, suggesting the Green Party would “expand” pharmacare “for everyone”. Antoine too suggested his party would look to expand pharmacare because it is not fair that people currently have “to skip medications because they can’t afford them. ... You should never have to make the choice between the rent and medications.” Wagantall said caution is required in regard to broadening pharmacare. “This would cost an incredible amount of money,” she said, adding “the majority of Canadians already enjoy
significant coverage.” While a Conservative government would be dedicated to every Canadian having access to their needed drugs, Wagantall said how that is achieved has to be carefully thought out. Schultz said the PPC would take a decidedly different approach because “health care is not the jurisdiction of the federal government ... It is the jurisdiction of the provinces.” With that in mind Schultz said the PPC would work to reduce federal taxes, allowing the provinces to in-turn raise taxes to do as they see fit in areas they are responsible for, such as health care which would include pharmacare. For additional insight into the positions of the local candidates on various issues Yorkton This Week sent a list of ten questions to each of the five candidates running in the Yorkton-Melville riding in the 2019 Federal Election. Every day from Oct. 9 to Oct. 18, we will post one question and the candidate answers, starting here. Yo r k t o n - M e l v i l l e heads to the polls on Oct. 21.
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Question the candidates in Yorkton-Melville By Devin Wilger Staff Writer
Yorkton This Week sent a list of ten questions to each of the five candidates running in this year’s federal election. Carter Antoine with the New Democratic Party (NDP), Connor Moen with the Liberal Party, Ryan Schultz with the People’s Party of Canada (PPC), Cathay Wagantall with the Conservatives and Stacey Wiebe with the Green Party all sent their answers. Here are a selection of the answers to our questions. Watch www.yorktonthisweek.com daily to see the rest. Outside of general party policy, is there one issue that you personally will make a high priority if you are elected?
Carter Antoine, NDP:
I absolutely detest corruption. I see it as one of the main causes of the economic woes many of us feel. Lobbyists and corporations see it as their right to try and influence the government for their benefit. I find this to be fundamentally undemocratic. I believe that if you are not strictly serving the people who elected you, you have no place in the Canadian government.
Connor Moen, Liberal Party:
As a proud Canadian of Ukrainian origin, I would like to see our multiculturalism programming strengthened in this country. Typically we think of ethnic communities in this country as limited to an older demographic or only for newcomers from the origin country. In my work and volunteer experience, this isn’t necessarily the case. There are a lot of youth who would love to learn more about their heritage, but are finding ways to connect with it. This is where I genuinely believe community organizations can play a key role in helping Canadians better understand where they come from, and how that strengthens their multicultural Canadian identity.
Ryan Schultz, PPC:
My Biggest issue is the rising cost of living. While I don’t have a specific party policy, my main goal is to make life cheaper for all Canadians. I will fight to lower federal taxes after the budget is balanced in 2 years. I will fight to eliminate the carbon tax this is tax on everyday items all Canadians use. I will fight to eliminate Supply Management to lower the costs on milk, eggs, cheese and chicken. I will fight to eliminate the capital gains tax.
Cathay Wagantall, Conservative Party:
As Deputy Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs I have been a leading voice in the fight for research into the antimalaria drug Mefloquine, which has caused considerable harm to many of
Carter Antoine, NDP
Connor Moen, Liberal Party
Ryan Schultz, PPC
Cathay Wagantall, Conservative Party
Stacey Party
our veterans. I will continue to work with our veterans until they are provided the care they need to recover from the effects of this drug. I am really pleased that three of my recommendations for the Veterans plank of our platform were introduced: Continued support from DND while transitioning from active duty due to a medical release until all veterans’ programs are in place; an independent inquiry into Mefloquine’s impact on our soldiers; more service dogs provided and national standards set.
rural broadband connectivity).
I do my best to be in the riding somewhere almost every weekend break and have travelled the riding extensively during government break weeks, this past summer and now through the campaign to door knock, host Coffee Meet and Greets, Town Halls and participate in wonderful events that I am invited to attend. It’s a privilege I’d be honoured to continue as the Member of Parliament in the 43rd Canadian Parliament.
Postal Service in rural communities. Ryan would vote against shutting down small town post offices.
investment in the Chinese development bank for China to have more influence in Asia. We won’t sign a free trade agreement with China now. We would file a complaint about China’s trade practices with the Wo r l d Tr a d e Organization. The PPC would reset relations with the US and use the abolition of supply management as a bargaining chip to remove US steel tariffs.
Stacey Party:
Wiebe,
Green
I am a very passionate supporter of regenerative and organic agriculture. I also am very in favour of a return to local food, and in order to achieve that we need better infrastructure for processing. I would advocate strongly for more local, small butchers for example. Why do you believe you are the right person to represent YorktonMelville federally?
Carter Antoine, NDP:
I have lived in this province my whole life and it has always seemed to me that many of the politicians in Ottawa forget about us here in Saskatchewan. Like many voters, I am sick and tired of business as usual. I am running because I want to see change that will help the people that need it most. We have a fantastic, rich country with tons of potential and yet so many are struggling. If we choose to make something a priority, it can and will be done. I am the best person to represent Yo r k t o n - M e l v i l l e because not only do I understand the struggles most people are going through right now, but I’ve experienced a lot of them first hand. I will always put the people of Yorkton-Melville first. I see myself as a public servant, not a politician.
Connor Moen, Liberal Party:
I believe YorktonMelville deserves a strong progressive voice. We are the only party with a bold and feasible plan to tackle climate change while balancing the country’s economic interests, especially for us in the West. A vote for me is a vote to defend liberal values in an election where there is a lot at stake: like the action needed on climate change now, the progress we have made on jobs and the economy, and the commitment to rural economic development (like
Ryan Schultz, PPC:
I grew up in rural Saskatchewan. I’ve served as councillor in my community for 3 years. I’ve been to the SUMA conventions. Suma is the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. It’s a convention where councillors, reaves and mayors from all over Saskatchewan meet to learn about issues facing our communities and how to solve them. Its an excellent learning tool. I’ve met with many community leaders from all over the province, including here in this district. They all face similar problems. They need money to upgrade landfills to comply with ever changing regulations, they need money for roads, sidewalks, underground pipe infrastructure. They are tired of keeping their fingers crossed, hoping the federal government picks them to bestow grant money. I can honestly say that without a doubt that I know more about issues facing these communities here than anyone else running.
Cathay Wagantall, Conservative Party:
I was raised in the riding along with my five siblings in Esterhazy where I met my husband Marty Wagantall. My life experiences that include: parents in eldercare; relatives with special needs; attending and working in the university and college environment; living through boom and bust times where we started and closed a business; raising three children; blessed with ten grandchildren; managing budgets in our home, businesses and charitable church initiatives all contributed to the varied skill set I possess to represent the people of Yorkton-Melville. It has been my honour and privilege to do so over the past four years and I believe that all the bumps and bruises, successes and blessings I have experienced through my life to date have prepared me well for the compassion and conviction that is required to successfully fulfill the duties of this job. I have deeply enjoyed every opportunity to meet with constituents, local governments, businesses and associations in the riding and in my office in Ottawa as well – connecting with stakeholders from grain growers to cattlemen, first responders to students, health professionals to seniors’ advocates.
Stacey Party:
Wiebe,
Green
I am the right person because I represent something new. Something that I believe can give all Canadians their best life. Not just a select few. As MP will you vote with your party all the time, or do you see situations where may break with your party to vote for what your constituents want?
Carter Antoine, NDP:
I believe strongly that the NDP platform will deliver the best deal for Canadian families and so I do not foresee any situation where I would want to vote against the Party line. However, my values and the needs of my constituents will always come first regardless of what the repercussions may be.
Connor Moen, Liberal Party:
The role of a Member of Parliament is to represent the interest of your constituents, and I think that is really crucial for them and their constituents to understand. I believe Minister Ralph Goodale summed it up pretty well when he said “Voters always ultimately have the final decision. Never assume you’re entitled to a vote. Go over there and earn it.” Ultimately, being a competent and principled Member of Parliament will be remembered more than a news headline one week.
Ryan Schultz, PPC:
Ryan joined the People’s Party of Canada because the platform aligns with his values. He foresees very few instances where he would need to break from voting with the party. Freedom is the core value of the PPC. Including Freedom of Speech and debate. Our leader Maxime Bernier has stated that fair and open debate on contentious issues will be permitted. An example of a case where Ryan may break from the party would be on rural issues. More precisely on the topic of
Cathay Wagantall, Conservative Party:
We have very robust debates in our caucus on any and all issues. As the only party that has a diversity of perspectives on many issues, I’m really proud of how we work together. I’m also proud of the freedom we have to vote our own conscience and to reflect our constituents’ views wherever possible. The feedback I have received in the past from constituents has been so valuable – often also representing differing viewpoints.
Stacey Party:
Wiebe,
Green
The Green Party does not whip its votes, so I will be able to vote as the constituents want. Many people are concerned with stability in Canada’s trade, especially due to turmoil south of the border and with our relationship with China. What do you think needs to be done to ensure exports, including agriculture and manufactured goods, have greater stability?
Carter Antoine, NDP:
The TPP hurts Canadian farmers. We need trade deals that consider the financial impact on working people and farmers first. We need trade deals that discourage corporations from moving their factories to countries with cheap labor and low human rights standards. For decades the Liberal and Conservatives have protected the wealthiest corporations and individuals and inequality has continued to grow. That’s why the NDP has a plan to invest in Canadian manufacturing and also ask the super wealthy and the most successful corporations to pay a bit more in taxes to help fund social programs that will improve the lives of all Canadians.
Connor Moen, Liberal Party:
There has been instability in the past, and there will likely be instability in the future. The best thing that we can do is to continue to secure trading partnerships with countries around the world to be able to export our products to those that want it. Internally, we need to make sure we have the ability to get out product to market to meet global demands.
Wiebe,
Green
Cathay Wagantall, Conservative Party:
No other party in Canada has as strong a record on the protection and promotion of free trade than Canada’s Conservatives. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney initiated free trade with the United States and NAFTA. Prime Minister Stephen Harper initiated and concluded free trade negotiations with over 50 countries. The benefits of free trade are obvious. Aside from the economic prosperity that follows when people can exchange freely, it is a simple fact that free-trading nations don’t go to war with each other. We currently have a great deal of trade taking place with many countries we don’t have a Free Trade Agreement with. China is one example with many challenges blocking the possibility of such an agreement. Our Canadian democratic rule of law and judicial processes affirms free enterprise. Clearly, government-controlled market access systems in countries like China mean that developing free trade is very difficult. Wise, clear foreign policy that challenges and respects global realities is so crucial for Canada. A leader that can navigate these realities is what a Conservative government will bring to the table with Andrew Scheer as our Prime Minister.
Stacey Party:
Wiebe,
Green
There needs to be more trade with a wider variety of countries. Relying on one or two countries for the bulk of our trade leaves us open to turmoil and uncertainty.
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Politics This federal campaign has been far too ugly. It would be unfair to blame any one particular party, but it’s never the best strategy for anyone in the long run. The problem in this campaign is that all parties seem to be held captive by their dogma. And in the political world that may eventually require parities to reach out to others for their supporter, that may prove to be unhelpful. We are a week away from the Oct. 21 federal vote — one that will most likely produce a minority government of one variety or the other if the current opinion polls are vaguely accurate. That result won’t be pleasing for Conservative supporters either way and will be especially frustrating if it is a Liberal minority backed by New Democrats and Green Party supporters. For those already raising the spectre of Western alienation — and especially those who have been hollering about Western separation — the reality that you might have actually work with those whom you have spent an election despising. And that difficulty has likely only been made worst. This is always difficult. This may be impossible after this campaign — especially last week’s English TV debate. Of course, TV debates are always loud and more than little obnoxious. And in campaign where almost any personal slight seems acceptable, a few cheeky shots would seem permissible. In last week’s TV debate, they were even a little effective. For example, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh likely scored when speaking directly to voters on the difference between Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s positions on climate change: “You do not need to choose between Mr. Delay and Mr. Deny. There is another option,” Singh said. Similarly, Scheer was actually rather effective at hammering away at Trudeau on the Prime Minister’s firing of the only First Nations Justice Minister this country has ever had. And on Trudeau’s penchant to draw unpopular Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford into the federal election, Scheer noted to the Prime Minister that Ontario Liberal leadership was open. Even Trudeau — who had a very bad debate night by any objective measure — managed to get in a shot or two. His best one tied Scheer to his old rival for the Conservative leadership, Maxime Bernier, who now leads the People’s Party of Canada. “Mr. Bernier, your role on this stage tonight seems to be to say publicly what Mr. Scheer thinks privately,” Trudeau quipped. Some might find even this level of discourse too personal and inappropriate for the serious job of running the country. But compared with how this debate started, these were mild exchanges. Scheer kicked off the debate by what can only be fairly described as a nasty attack on Trudeau. On the initial question on global affairs, Scheer quickly pivoted to the admittedly ridiculous blackface/brownface incidents of Trudeau’s younger years and launched into a diatribe on the Prime Minister: “You’re a phoney. You’re a fraud and you do not deserve to be prime minister,” Scheer said. Perhaps Conservative who despise Trudeau loved this. No doubt, that one was at least one group Scheer was aiming at. The other group he was aiming at was anyone potentially exploring for Trudeau. But it had nothing to do with policy. Really, it was a blatant attempt to get out a clip — one that supporters will eagerly share on FaceBook and other social platforms, ensuring its life continues. Maybe it’s good for party morale, but it isn’t helpful in an election campaign where voters are already being turned off voters. And, it may not be very helpful come the aftermath of this election when the time comes to find a way to govern a rather divided country. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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t seems like a made to order match-up came to light last week in the city. Thursday evening a presentation at the Yorkton Public Library detailed how a restored old brick mill in the city could become on economic driver. That was the message those attending a presentation at the Yorkton Public Library heard from speaker Royce Pettyjohn whose presentation was entitled ‘Heritage Led Economic Drivers for Our Community’. In revitalizing a building there needs to be a vision of how that building will generate enough revenue to keep it open, said Pettyjohn. That means something such as a museum, while seeming a natural fit, is not the answer as museums don’t make money. That is where partnerships become critical for a project, as they can become tenants, be it other groups, or businesses. “Make historic buildings pay for themselves,” he said. With a way to pay the bills, part of the building can be used by the community, often with a heritage aspect, said Pettyjohn. “It needs to be a place for people and not just a place for things,” he said. “... People have to be able to spend time there. Create a sense of time and place. Don’t build something that is generic.” The very next day the Yorkton Tribal Council cut the ribbon on new offices.
While Tribal Chief Isabelle O’Soup noted, “this is our new home. There’s nothing more exciting that getting a new home,” she added it was not the end of development for YTC. O’Soup said in the future YTC will be looking for a meeting place for its people and the broader community. That sounds like an ideal partnership for those looking to revitalize the old brick mill with a major addition that reasonably requires a paying partner to help offset operational costs. Pettyjohn encouraged any development associated with the mill to be an open one, meaning it would be adaptable to varying needs, such as a meeting place for the YTC? The partnership also makes sense in terms of history. The mill might represent the endeavours of the earliest European settlers, and the emergence of agriculture as an economic driver of what Saskatchewan would become, but the history of the region goes back long before the first European arrived. While the mill might end up focused on farm history, it would be amiss if it did not include some of the history of First Nations in the area. A partnership between YTC and the Brick Mill committee would be a natural step to ensuring the broader history of the region is part of the development. It is a discussion that at the very least needs to be undertaken, but it does look like an ideal solution for both groups.
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Liberation tulips Students from the Yorkton Regional High School were planting tulips for the Royal Canadian Legion Alexander Ross Branch #77 on Oct. 8. In spring, those tulips will grow as part of a celebration, to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II. Across the country, 1.1 million tulips are being planted to honour the 75th anniversary of the liberation on May 5, 2020. The num-
ber was chosen to recognize 1.1 million Canadians who served in WWII. The tradition of planting tulips began in 1945, when the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 in recognition of Canada providing shelter, and they have continued to send tulips every year since. Students planted tulips both at the city cemetery and the cenotaph on Darlington St.
History Corner Crescent Lake School story First known as Meadow View School, later Allary School. Circa 1980. The two-room school, 19 kilometers south of Yorkton was built in 1946 by the Federal and Provincial Government to accommodate students from Little Bone Reserve, the Crescent Lake Métis settlement and the surrounding farming area. Some of the student’s surnames of the early years were Peepeetch, Kinistino, Allary, Azure, Brazeau, Desjarlais, Flamont, Henry, Lafontaine, Langan, and Pelletier. Many of these families came from Manitoba and North Dakota, before settling in the Crescent Lake area in the 1930s. The school closed in 1977, and shortly thereafter it became the home of the Daniel and Elysa Pelletier family. The building still stands today, and the teacherage is still occupied. Merylene Lorenz, née Pelletier Fonds, City of Yorkton Archive. This History Corner originally ran in the October 21, 2009 edition of Yorkton This Week. Terri Lefebvre Prince
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Upcoming Event - “A Christmas Show” with Yorkton Community Choir and Band • Sunday, December 1st-3pm
Yorkton Regional High School - Anne Portnuff Theatre
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Council Meeting Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Call for Applications - City of Yorkton Environmental Committee CIVIC RECOGNITION AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The City City of Yorkton’s Awards annually acknowledge and reward thosethose who who The Yorkton’sCivic CivicRecognition Recognition Awards annually acknowledge and reward have contributionsthrough through various capacities within City limits. Nominations have outstanding outstanding contributions various capacities within City limits. Nominations will will be received the public and recipients selected for the in awards in three categories: be received fromfrom the public and recipients selected for the awards three categories:
Adult Civic Recognition – Presented to a citizen to recognize the selfless support the individual has made towards the betterment of the City of Yorkton
Youth Civic Recognition – Presented to a citizen, under the age of eighteen (18) years old prior to December 31 of the current year, to recognize contributions made by the individual towards the betterment of the City of Yorkton.
Group Civic Recognition – Presented to two (2) or more individuals belonging/involved in an organized group that contributes towards the betterment of the City of Yorkton.
Call for nominations by is open for the period October 1 – 31, 2019. Nomination forms are available to pick up at the City Clerk’s Office City Hall, or by download from the City of Yorkton website: www.yorkton.ca . Nomination forms may be submitted online on the City of Yorkton website, by mail, email, or hand delivered to: City Hall c/o City Clerk’s Office – 2nd Floor 37 Third Avenue North P.O. Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Email: cityclerk@yorkton.ca
Would you like to contribute to advising and assisting City Council on various matters with respect to water treatment, wastewater treatment and solid waste management of interest to you? If so, the City of Yorkton is looking for volunteers to sit on the Environmental Committee. Information on the purpose of the Environmental Committee and Member duties are available on the City’s website at www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/bylaws/ pdf/9-2011-appointment-of-anenvironmental-committee.pdf . Further questions may be directed to the Mayor’s Office at (306)786-1717. If you are interested in volunteering for this committee, please submit a brief letter (500 words or less) indicating why you are interested, and what you believe you can contribute to the committee. Please include your full contact information (name, address, phone number, email), and submit by one of the following: 1. Email to cityclerk@yorkton.ca 2. Mail or Hand Deliver a submission to: City of Yorkton c/o City Clerk’s Office 2nd Floor – 37 Third Avenue N. P.O. Box 400 Yorkton, SK. S3N 2W3 3. Complete an online submission form Deadline for applications is November 1, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Those selected for appointment will be contacted by the Office of the City Clerk, and announced at the November 12, 2019 Council Meeting. **Committee member applicants should be residents of Yorkton, however those residing outside of City limits may be given special consideration.** 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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General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ......................306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ...........................306-786-1760 Building Services ..................306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .......................306-786-1725 City Clerk ..............................306-786-1717 City Manager ........................306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces..306-786-1780 City RCMP............................306-786-2400 Communications ..................306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation......................306-786-1750 Economic Development .......306-786-1747 Engineering Department ......306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ......................306-786-1740 Fire Hall ................................306-786-1795
Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ....................306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre ...............................306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .............................306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking .....................306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking ................................306-786-1780 Property Sales ......................306-786-1747 Public Works ........................306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ...........................306-786-1780 Tax Department ..................306-786-1736 Water Billing Department .....306-786-1726
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Council Meeting Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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City of Yorkton’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste CollecƟon Day
Saturday, October 19th, 2019
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public Works Shop, 85 York Road East
**This program is open to local residents and household waste only** ACCEPTED ITEMS - Ask About Specics! All containers must be labelled.
NOT ACCEPTED Items will be turned away.
BIOLOGICAL/INFECTIOUS WASTE
AEROSOLS
FUELS
AUTOMOTIVE
LIGHT BULBS & BALLASTS
BATTERIES
OXIDIZING CHEMICALS
COMPRESSED GASES
CLEANERS
PAINT
ELECTRONICS
CYLINDERS
PESTICIDES & FERTILIZERS
EXPLOSIVES
CORROSIVES
PHARMACEUTICALS
OTHER MATERIALS – asbestos (must be triple contained), railway Ɵes, photographic chemicals, matches, lighters, mothballs, pet supplies, sepƟc tank chemicals, wood preservaƟves, autobody ller, roof and driveway sealer
PCB MATERIALS RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS UNLABELED CHEMICALS
USED TIRES WEAPONS
Agricultural chemicals will not be accepted. For further informaƟon on disposal of agricultural hazardous waste visit: hƩp:// cleanfarms.ca or contact GFL Environmental at 306.244.9500.
Help Keep Hazardous Material Out of Our Landll! Free and Responsible Disposal! For more informaƟon, visit www.yorkton.ca/waste, call the Environmental Services Department at (306) 828-2470 or email jperpeluk@yorkton.ca genv.com
Request for Tenders Community Development, Parks & Recreation Facility Snow Removal Tenders must be received before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 Please send sealed tender clearly marked “CDPR Facility Snow Removal” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton, Box 400, Yorkton, SK, S3N 2W3 Details of Tender: The City of Yorkton is accepting tenders for parking lot snow removal services at the following City facilities: 1. Gloria Hayden Community Centre 2. Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre 3. Yorkton Public Library 4. Tourism-Chamber Building 5. Deer Park Golf Course Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing. Tenders received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. The Contractor is required to have a Health & Safety Program and provide a copy to the City. In the absence of their own Health & Safety Program, the Contractor must follow the City’s program applicable to the department for which they are hired. The Contractor must also provide the City with a Letter of Good standing with WCB. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the tender procedure and particulars can be directed to: Taylor Morrison, Recreation Services Manager City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: tmorrison@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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Job growth remains strong in Sask. Saskatchewan saw its 14th consecutive month of job growth in September, with yearover-year employment rising by 13,300 jobs, an increase of 2.3 per cent. Female employment increased by 4,200 (+1.6 per cent) and off-reserve Aboriginal employment increased by 4,900 (+10.7
per cent). Month-tomonth employment also rose by 600 jobs from August 2019. The unemployment rate was 5.3 per cent in September (seasonally adjusted), down from 6.3 per cent a year ago. Saskatchewan had the fourth lowest unemployment rate in the country
(tied with Ontario), below the national average of 5.5 per cent. “Saskatchewan experienced record highs in terms of employment in the month of September, in spite of external factors contributing to ongoing economic uncertainties,” Immigration and Career
Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our government will continue working hard to ensure Saskatchewan people have the ability to work and contribute to the growth of our great province.” Other September highlights include: • An all-time high was
recorded for the workingage population (891,200), and a record high for the month of September for labour force (588,600); • Major year-over-year gains were reported for educational services up 3,900 jobs, manufacturing up 3,600 jobs and other services up 3,200 jobs; and
• Aboriginal youth employment was up 1,000 jobs (+11.0 per cent).
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Council Meeting Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Highway 9 Bridge Project 2019 Construction 2016 Construction
Construction of a new Bridge on Highway 9, one half mile north of York Starting M ay 2, 2016is the Roadways Reconstruction will begin onwill Dracup North from Darlington Road underway. The bridge allow to York Road. Please follow all road closures and detours. replacement of aging culverts beneath the highway with a Project much (York larger capacity Dracup Avenue North Completion Road to Darlington Street) open channel waterway. The culverts M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction the new roadbed were currently handle most storm waterofoutflow completed in 2015. from Yorkton into Yorkton Creek, and can create a bottleneck heavy rain • Roadway preparation work began in mid during April, including replacement of the short section of water main at During the north end of the street and construction of traffic some additional of new events. bridge construction, catch basins. has been diverted to a temporary roadway • Grading and roadway preparation is slated to begin M ay 1 and is expected to take on the two east side of the highway, and is approximately weeks. • Concrete paving of the single roadway will then getonly. underway aroundis M aythe 24 and is expected alternating lane This to be completed by July 1, weather permitting. case in most highway bridge construction projects. Please be patient and obey ***Insert Dracup Avenue The North Reconstruction here signage. project isMapscheduled for completion in late fall. Dracup Avenue North
City of Yorkton Street Sweeping Map
Fall Street Sweeping got underway Monday, October 7, starting in the southwest corner of the city in Section 1 and moving eastward. Fall sweeping will take roughly three weeks. It is very difficult to predict how quickly areas will be swept as conditions vary and equipment breakdowns sometimes occur. If possible, please do not park on the street until you see that your area has been swept, that will assist in efficient cleaning.
Watch for updates on the areas currently being swept on FB. Please contact the Public Works Department at 306-786-1760 if you require further information.
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Yorkton Regional High School celebrated Thanksgiving a couple of days early. Thanks to donations from various local businesses and individuals a traditional Thanksgiving meal was served Friday; turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, perogies, sour cream, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and more were prepared and served by community volunteers. The entire student body, more than 800, were invited, along with 100 staff. It was anticipated there would still be leftovers which would be distributed in the community.
World Mental Health day marked By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Last Thursday was World Mental Health Day, a day marked locally with a variety of events planned to create awareness of the services available in our community. The day’s events started with greetings and welcome at Partners in Mental Health & WellBeing at 83 North Street. The event at the newly named Partners in Mental Health & Well-Being, formerly the Mental Health Drop-In Centre, focused on the variety of services now being offered through Sask Abilities and SIGN, explained Aleks Hoeber with Sask Abilities. “It’s about the mental health services that are available in our community,” she explained. Those services start with the newly named centre. Hoeber explained Sask Abilities took over managing the centre in 2015, with the named changed to better reflect that programming at the Centre is possible through various partnerships in the community. Since taking over the services have expanded significantly, noted Kim Thomas, Mental Health Program Coordinator, growing from two to eight since 2015. Thomas said the expansion of programming was undertaken to meet needs identified in the community, then finding the right resources to meet the needs. “A lot of things we offer are based on partnerships,” said Hoeber. One organization often involved in programming is SIGN. Andrew Sedley, executive director with SIGN
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The Afterhours Gang (TAG)
The TAG program provides evening and weekend recreational activities to meet the needs of individuals living with mental illness who have other daytime commitments. A monthly calendar is circulated
in asking people about suicide directly, connecting them to life-saving resources and keeping them safe until those resources take over.
Free Yoga Classes
This class is targeted at social workers, RCMP members, emergency medical services, nurses, support workers, and other human service providers to promote selfcare and reduce stress.
Peer Support
Aleks Hoeber opens the event marking World Mental Health Day in the city. that highlights community events and activities providing clients with a chance to meet friends and be active in the community. In addition Partners in Mental Health and Well-being also provide programming focused on personal and professional development.
Families Program is a ten-week educational program that offers families, caregivers and other supports strategies and tools to better understand and support individuals living with a mental illness. Each evening session features a guest speaker who provides insight into resources
available in the community.
safeTALK Training
safeTALK Training is a three-hour session about suicide alertness that teaches the four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. This training increases participant’s confidence
Support offered through sharing lived experiences of mental health and addictions barriers to create meaningful connections and aid to one’s journey of recovery.
Strong not Tough: Adult Resiliency Program
Educational program that teaches adults strategies on how to become more resilient and independently overcome everyday challenges that they may be dealing with.
Strengthening Families Program The
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said it’s a good fit, meshing with the 26 different programs they are involved with in the community. He said ultimately it’s about helping people. “It’s having counseling support for individuals who need it,” said Sedley. Programming now includes; Mental Health DropIn Centre Day Program (MHDIC) The MHDIC program provides a common location for individuals experiencing mental illness or mental illness symptoms to drop in and participate in a variety of programs. The program offers life skills, employment readiness, volunteer placements, social and recreational activities.
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JOB POSTING Full-Time - Parks Technician Level or Parks Divison - Forestry
Competition Number 2019-38 A Parks Technician in the Forestry Stream will work predominately with the urban forest. The Parks Division manages over 20,000 trees and face challenges with the aging forest, new tree diseases and the need to continue to employ a plant health care program. Employees will assist in the forest maintenance program and ensure a safe working environment while doing so.
Duties & Responsibilities • • • • • • •
Tree pruning, removals, planting, stump & root grinding Tree assessments & appraisals Assisting in management of the tree inventory program Investigating complaints Equipment operation & maintenance City beautification Working with the winter outdoor rink program and snow removal when required.
Qualifications • • • • • • • • • •
Grade 12 Possess and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license Must possess and maintain RCMP security clearance Knowledge of trees, tree diseases, and operation of tree maintenance equipment would be an asset. The ideal candidate will be a certified Arborist with several years of field experience Problem solving Task management Communication skills Knowledge of equipment maintenance & operation Work with minimal supervision
Salary: Will be paid in accordance with CUPE Local #342 collective agreement Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Serving Yorkton and Area for 20 years
Interested applicants are invited to apply at www.cityofyorkton.ca/employment This competition closes October 25, 2019
The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Disrupted harvest worrying for province The Saskatchewan government’s finance department must be wondering just where the revenue streams in this province are coming from in the next several months at least. It can’t be much better in the other Prairie provinces either. We know oil is still in the doldrums. Recently JWN Energy posted drilling activity in Western Canada is currently depressed at historic levels, according to a new report from Peters & Co. Limited. Drilling activity is generally a strong indicator of the optimism of the oil sector. When prices and prospects are strong
they go looking for more oil. If sale prices for crude are depressed there is little reason to look for new oil if it isn’t selling at a good price. The reasons for the doldrums of the sector are obviously many, although many in the west point at the lack of an oil pipeline to eastern markets. That is largely a red herring regarding the current sluggish oil sector when one remembers it was not that many years ago crude oil was more than $100 a barrel sans a pipeline. Any suggested pipeline in recent years would also still be in
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Calvin Daniels construction, so not a factor today. That all said it could be argued a pipeline would buffer prices in the years ahead. But, today, provincial coffers will not be seeing big oil revenues. Potash sales are also sluggish. It was in August when
the Mosaic Company planned to indefinitely shut down its Colonsay, Sask., potash facility, which would result in well over 300 workers being laid off. The reason was to work on reducing inventories which means sales are depressed on the sector, and that means reduced
provincial revenues are likely. In Saskatchewan the third leg of the threelegged economic stool has been agriculture. Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Crop Report for Oct. 1 to 7, reported only 55 per cent of the crop was in the bin. While up from 47 per cent a week earlier it remained well behind the five-year (2014-18) average of 82 per cent for the same time of year. A look at the severe snow storms hitting Manitoba over the Thanksgiving weekend, and the generally dreary weather in
Saskatchewan does not bode well for getting the rest of the crop in the bin, not to mention the likelihood of reduced grades for crop still in the field, and the farmer costs of drying grain. The situation in agriculture could well go from being an economic asset to Prairie provincial governments to a sector in need of financial aid given the 2019 harvest conditions. The triple whammy will definitely put some pressure on provincial budgets and in terms of local economies as well. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.
FCC Drive Away Hunger tractor tour in city By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The annual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger event was held in Yorkton last Wednesday. FCC Drive Away Hunger is a unique food drive that involves driving a tractor and trailer through communities to collect food and cash donations for food banks across the country. In Yorkton the food collected from schools, including St. Alphonsus School seen loading their collected food here, is earmarked for Soup Haven and the Salvation Army Food Bank.
The drive demonstrates FCC’s commitment to rural Canada and brings the agriculture community together to share the food it produ-
ces with those who need it most. FCC employees from coast to coast, along with many customers and community partners are look-
ing to provide five million meals for Canada’s food banks this year. Since 2004, the program has provided more than 50 million meals.
Students across the city, including those at St. Alphonsus School collected food for the annual FCC Drive away Hunger event which was held last week.
Much crop still in Saskatchewan fields Many producers were able to return to the field last week and 55 per cent of the crop is now in the bin. This is up from 47 per cent last week but remains well behind the five-year (2014-18) average of 82 per cent for this time of year. Twentynine per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Wet, cool weather continues to slow progress in much of the province. Much of the crop harvested so far is tough or damp and is being put into grain dryers and aeration bins. Warm, dry and windy days are needed soon so
that producers can return to the field. All regions in the province progressed with harvest this past week. Harvest is most advanced in the southwest region, where 71 per cent of the crop is now combined. The northeast region has 61 per cent combined, the west-central region 58 per cent and the southeastern region 55 per cent. The northwest region has 42 per cent combined and the east-central region 39 per cent. Seventy-six per cent of barley, 59 per cent of durum, 58 per cent of mustard, 52 per cent of spring wheat, 50 per cent of canary seed and oats,
40 per cent of canola, 39 per cent of chickpeas, 28 per cent of soybeans and nine per cent of flax is now in the bin. An additional 48 per cent of canola and 19 per cent of mustard is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Estimated average crop yields for the province are 39 bushels per acre for field peas; 1,413 pounds per acre for lentils; 38 bushels per acre for canola; 23 bushels per acre for flax; 40 bushels per acre for durum; 44 bushels per acre for spring wheat and 65 bushels per acre for barley. Fourteen per cent of the spring wheat is esti-
mated to grade 1CW, while 32 and 27 per cent is estimated to grade 2CW and 3CW, respectively. Most areas of the province received some precipitation last week. The Moosomin area reported 20 mm, while the Elfros and Bethune areas received 16 mm. Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions
on cropland are rated as 15 per cent surplus, 52 per cent adequate, 30 per cent sort and three per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 19 per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, six per cent short and one per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this past week was due to strong
winds and frost. There continues to be many reports of crops sprouting, bleaching and staining and downgrading is expected at the elevator. Geese and wildlife are feeding on swathed crops and causing damage. Farmers are busy drying grain and waiting for the weather to improve so they can continue with harvest operations.
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SUMA holds regional meeting in city By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association held it east central regional meeting in Yorkton last Wednesday. The event attracted Municipal administration and elected officials from as far afield as Esterhazy and Lemberg to Endeavour and Invermay.
Yorkton Councillor and SUMA’s East Central Director Randy Goulden acted as the event’s facilitator. She said the regional meetings are important because it is an opportunity for local elected officials to discuss common issues of concern, and to share best practices with each other. In terms of issues, Goulden said urban communities vary greatly
in terms of population, those attending ranged from under 100, to the city of Yorkton, but there are many common issues, such as providing water and sewer to fire protection. “There are challenges we all face,” she said, adding the annual regional meetings help keep everyone informed on what is happening in terms of municipal issues. “ ... We all share
the same concerns.” One of the concerns is safety as it relates to rail lines, which Goulden reminded are a joint responsibility between municipalities and rail companies. Goulden said rail lines are obviously important noting Yorkton moved in its earliest days to be on the rail line, and today having two lines serving
the city were a crucial element in attracting two canola crushing plants since the lines provide opportunities to move product. With that in mind the keynote speaker at the meeting was Marc Brazeau, President and Chief Executive Officer with the Rail Association of Canada. The East Central
Regional Meeting is the last of seven regional meetings hosted by SUMA between October 1 to October 9. “Regional meetings are a chance for municipal officials to share ideas and discuss challenges with fellow leaders from their region,” said SUMA President Gordon Barnhart in a release. 19104BS0 19104BS1
From left, Yorkton City Councillors Darcy Zaharia, Aaron Kienle and Mayor Bob Maloney attend a regional meeting of SUMA held in the city.
Yorkton Councillor Aaron Kienle, left, and Mayor Bob Maloney, right, talk with SUMA president Gordon Barnhart.
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The family of Abdul Jamal visiting Kandahar, SK.
Kandahar a story of two places By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Most people in the area will be aware of Kandahar, SK., located that it is on the Yellowhead Highway on the way to Saskatoon, and points west. Once famed for its steakhouse little remains of the community, a few residents still holding out, even as the hamlet shrinks. Of course there is another Kandahar, the one in Afghanistan, one more infamous today as a city in a country where too many Canadian soldiers died in a foreign war. For one Canadian family the likenamed places situated half a world apart would come to have an unusual connection. That connection of place became the basis for the soon to be launched, (on the Documentary Channel Sunday, October 20 at 9p.m. ET), documentary ‘A Kandahar Away’. “For Abdul Jamal that dot on a map of Canada gave his life new meaning and certainly impacted his family,” details a release on the film. “A Kandahar Away is the story of the Jamal family’s journey from Afghanistan to a tiny Canadian community -- it’s a film about reconciling the past and present, becoming a new Canadian, but most significantly it is about family and one man’s unlikely dream.” The film is written and directed by Abdul’s daughter Aisha Jamal, her first foray in to filmmaking, she tells Yorkton This Week. “This is my first feature film. I’ve only made short films before and this is my first full length film,” she said. “The idea for the film came from my dad, who bought the land over 10 years ago. My brother told me about our unusual inheritance and that sparked the idea of a film about this
place called Kandahar, my dad and my family.” The film owes much to Abdul who left Kandahar, Afghanistan with his young family in 1990 and the discovery of a Saskatchewan ‘Kandahar’ which “sparked a longing for his beloved homeland,” notes the film release. “It’s a longing he hopes to pass on to the next generation of Jamals, so he decided his five adult children would get their inheritance early: a plot of land for each in Kandahar, Saskatchewan. A tenuous link to his birthplace perhaps but one full of emotional resonance. “A Kandahar Away charts the Jamal family’s first trip to their new property. It’s a very personal family story told by Abdul’s daughter Aisha. “His purchase of land in the Canadian Kandahar is his way to let us have a piece of home,” she says, “even if it’s the Canadian Prairie version.” It was a story Aisha said she felt worth telling. “I really wanted to explore some interrelated themes through the story of this little place in Saskatchewan and how it intersects with family and our history,” said Jamal who works as Canadian Film Programmer at Hot Docs Canadian Documentary Festival and Associate Programmer at TIFF for Canadian/Nordic/Filipino features. “I was interested in talking about the place of Afghanistan in Canada (a country that many people know nothing about despite the fact that it’s the longest active combat mission in Canada’s history). I also wanted to talk about the generational differences in immigrant families and also the relationship between the rural and the urban in Canada.” But, as the release notes, “this is not the inheritance the Jamal children would have chosen. They have grownup to become Canadians and don’t
share their father’s passion for either Kandahar. Owning land in a dying farm town two hours from the nearest airport is not the dream-come-true for these urban new Canadians.” Then Abdul had another idea that really that stunned his children. “What better place to build a monument, to the 158 members of the Canadian Forces who gave their lives serving in the Afghan war, than in this newly discovered Kandahar?,” details the release. “It’s a proposal that divides Abdul’s family -- has their father gone just too far this time? But Abdul is adamant and even getting an endorsement from retired General Rick Hillier, who lead the Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan.” The film proved an effort to make. “It took five years to make this film, from conception to completion,” said Aisha Jamal. “It took two years to raise the full funds. I travelled to Kandahar, SK., twice before shooting to meet the locals, think about story and plan elements of the shoot. “I had to plan out a number of different elements and wrangle eight people which is a lot of film subjects for a documentary shoot. That said, because it’s a documentary there is only so much planning you can do before you have to let go and let it take its own course.” And there was the deeply personal family aspect of the film as well. “Making this film was far more difficult than I ever imagined,” said Aisha Jamal in the film release. “It forced me to confront my preconceived ideas about my family, myself and even my country.” That was one of the most challenging aspects of the project, said Jamal. “The most challenging aspect has definitely been making myself vulnerable both as a director and as one of the subjects in this film,” she told
Yorkton This Week. “We share a lot of family arguments and discussions. Those were hard to edit. I also had to move between thinking and acting as filmmaker and also family member and film subject.” The emotion was felt again when the film debuted. “We premiered the film in front of hundreds of people at Hot Docs and it was hard to sit and watch it all with so many people,” said Jamal. “We put a lot of ourselves on the screen and at times that can feel very exposing.” Interestingly, the film evolved differently than Jamal had anticipated. “The film’s story moved in a direction that I didn’t expect,” she said. “That’s the joy of making documentaries as you really hope the story evolves and you are there to capture it.” When asked what she thought was the best aspect of the film, Jamal noted the sense of place in Saskatchewan. “I love seeing all the scenery and shots of the Saskatchewan landscape,” she said. “I took the time to think of how I wanted to shoot the nature of the area and I really enjoy seeing how that aspect came out. “I also enjoy showing the film and then hearing everyone’s own dad stories. I’ve heard so many wacky and memorable ones.” While born in Afghanistan, Jamal said the film is mainly for an audience in her new homeland. “The target audience is mainly Canadian because it’s a very Canadian subject matter but I showed the film in the U.S. recently and it resonated with the audience there as well,” she said. “I guess everyone has a family and the dynamics we explore exist everywhere, if not in most families.” You can check out more about the film at www.akandaharaway.com
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Community Spotlight St. Andrew’s United Church Ham & Meatball Supper, 29 Smith Street East, Yorkton, Oct. 20, 2019, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. $17.00 for Adult, $7.00 Ages 6-12, 6 and under are free, $45.00 per family. Tickets at the door.
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Raise the Woof Christmas Gala Fundraiser Event - St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, Yorkton, Dec. 7. Doors open 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Cocktails, 6:00 p.m. Supper, 7:00 p.m. Comedians, dance to follow. Early bird $45 purchase before Oct. 30. Tickets $55 available at the following locations: SPCA 306-783-4080 (Visa/ debit card accepted); Fins, Feathers & Fur 306-782-7387; KM Auto 306-782-2638. For more info please contact the SPCA 306-783-4080. E-transfers available please contact.
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Fun ~ Fitness ~ Friendship. That’s what Scottish Country Dancing is!! Scottish Country Dancing is the ballroom dancing of Scotland, made up of jigs, reels and strathspeys. Fall Dance Session begins on Sat., Oct. 19. Class starts at 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Anglican Parish Hall, Yorkton. Corner of Third Ave. N. and Darlington St. E. Won’t you join the dance? We welcome beginners - adults, children and families. You do not need to be of Scottish ancestry or have a partner to join. The dress is informal. Dance slippers or soft-soled shoes are fine. Sponsored by Yorkton Scottish Country Dancers. If you require more info contact Ferne at 306-7835710 or email yorkton@ rscdssask.org
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Yoga Classes for Seniors - New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Come out and get fit every Tues. and Fri., Sept. 17 to Dec. 13. Resume Tues., Jan. 7, 2020. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration not required. 11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. (45 min. session). $5.00 a person. Please bring your own mat. Contact for more info 306-783-8891, 306782-5915.
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Fall Outreach Supper at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Sun., Oct. 27. Service of Thanksgiving 5 p.m. Supper to follow. Admission: Freewill offering.
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Oktoberfest Dance will be held on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27, Theodore Rec Complex Hall. Dance 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Supper to follow consisting of German Cuisine. Pay at the door $15. Music supplied by the ever popular Len Gadica. Prize for the best dressed guy and gal. Sponsored by the Theodore & District Recreation Board Inc.
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Yorkton Public Library Author Reading Series Gordon Matthews. A history of the migration of German and Ukrainian homesteaders to the Canadian Prairies. An admired retired educator. A book he completed in his 94th year. 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19, Yorkton Public Library, 93 Broadway St. W.,
Yorkton. Book signing to follow! Free and open to the public.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. All ages are welcome. New time: 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Music by: Oct. 18, The Russel Pelly Band; Oct. 25, New Memory Lane - Halloween Dance. Admission $10. Contact Peter 306-782-1846. Rent Hall: 306-783-6109, 306782-5915.
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Library Social Worker available on Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Support, Connecting with community programs, Information about community services, Assistance with forms and referrals. Please check in with reference desk or leave your means of contact.
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Mature Driver Refresher Course Thurs., Oct. 17, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Yorkton Crossing Retirement Community. Age range: Seniors. Free. This completely FREE 6-hour Mature Driver Refresher Course is strictly informational and offered in a positive, open class environment. Participant driver’s licenses are not affected and there are no required examinations. The Mature Driver Refresher Course helps reinforce safe driving habits. It will increase your confidence when navigating Saskatchewan’s increasing city and highway traffic. It provides insight into how to adapt your driving habits based on the physical changes your body goes through as it matures. Lunch provided by Yorkton Crossing Retirement C o m m u n i t y * . Refreshments available. Sponsored by Saskatchewan Safety Council and Yorkton Crossing.
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Calling All Musicians! Yorkton Community Band fall season on Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High Band Room. Woodwind, brass and percussion performers needed. Previous experience required. Everyone welcome! For more information call Larry 306.621-0523
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The Yorkton duplicate bridge club meets for an afternoon of FUN every Wednesday afternoon at the Yorkton Public Library at 1:00 p.m. Our season runs from Sept. 4 to the end of June 2020. We welcome new players and encourage all of those who play bridge to come and join us. Contact information Sharon at 306-782-1689 or Allona at 306-620-6605.
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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.
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at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-5022 or 306-6209889 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wed. nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wed. night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Fri. at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.
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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.
Well, this past week has been a time of unexpected weather. I’m still hoping (fingers crossed!) that we’ll have nice days ahead before winter sets in! With that optimism in mind, I’d like to tell you about some tulips that I planted just before the snow came last week. I hope you will have a chance to plant some as well. These are very special tulips, Liberation 75 tulips, part of a very special project. What is this project all about? The Royal Canadian Legion, The Netherlands, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have teamed together to mark the 75th anniversary in 2020 of the liberation of the Netherlands. The goal is to plant 1.1 million “Liberation 75” tulips, to honor the 1.1 million Canadians who served in World War II. The tulips are a stunning orange color, with pointed petals. The bulbs come from Holland. Visit www.Liberation75.ca to find out how to order your tulip bulbs. One dollar from every bag of tulips sold will go to the Royal Canadian Legion, supporting all those who have served our country. Some members of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society are taking part in this project, and I greatly commend those who are taking part. By doing so we are able to honor those brave men and women who went to war, showing them a sign of respect and gratitude with the beauty and hope of new flowers in the spring. Almost everyone has a little corner of earth to throw in a few tulip bulbs; they certainly don’t take much space: you can plant 15 in an eighteen inch square. Until the ground freezes much more, you can still make it happen! So please make a meaningful and beautiful addition to your garden or flowerbeds, order your bulbs, for yourself or share them with a friend, and be part of this won-
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Gardener’s Notebook derful project. Kudos, also, to two grade ten classes from the YRHS who helped to plant hundreds of the tulip bulbs at the cenotaph and at City Cemetery for the Legion branch. Great job, you are all part of this historical event! In anticipation of some snow-free days ahead, (fingers still crossed!) if you are still going to be raking up leaves or picking them up with your lawnmower, please do not throw them away! Fallen leaves are a goldmine of good things for your garden: nutrients, insulation, and the start of valuable compost. You can do a number of things with them. Store them to use as the brown matter in your compost. Use them as insulation if you are setting up cover, with a box or burlap, to protect some tender perennials. Use them as mulch to protect the crowns of roses or perennials that might need a little more insulation. Or just spread them on the garden to break down over winter, then
work them in next spring when you till the garden. If you bag them up and throw them away, you’re missing out on a great resource. The next meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. This is a “members only” meeting, so members, if you have any questions, just call Liz at 782-2830. So now here’s a little factoid. Did you know that the flowers for October are cosmos and marigolds? Cosmos represent order and harmony in the world, and the even spacing of their petals represent this order. Marigolds are sometimes associated with grief or death, but the more contemporary, upbeat meaning is that the bright colors of the marigold represent the warmth of the sun and the power of the sun’s bright light to bring things to life. With this outlook, marigolds stand for optimism! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!
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Pancakes to mark week It was Fire Prevention Week, and the annual event was marked last Wednesday, by a pancake breakfast. The breakfast has become something of a tradition associated with Fire Prevention Week, hosted by the Yorkton Fire Protective Services at the City Fire Hall on Smith Street. While fire prevention should be thought about every day, this week the fire department encouraged everyone to practice their fire escape plan, which can save lives in an emergency situation.
I attended an election debate last night. It’s the third one I’ve watched or attended in the last few weeks. With only a few days left in the Federal election campaign, I feel the urgency of prayerful consideration of my voting privilege. Across the country, people are wondering what’s next. Some are paying closer attention to the news media. Others have turned it off alto-
Never waste a vote
gether. Many, like me, feel the importance of this election, and are praying fervently for what the days ahead may hold, even while knowing that God is Sovereign. The Preacher and our daughter are working as DROs this election, continuing a long family tradition of involvement in the process. Wherever we’ve lived, in little towns and big, for municipal, provincial, and
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federal elections, we’ve done what we could. Pounded the streets as enumerators, pounded in signs for candidates, pounded a few figurative podiums making our opinions known. We’ve also worn calluses on our fingers copying voters’ lists. (Those were the days!) We’ve also scrutineered, poll clerked, and supervised polls. If you’ve already voted in advance, I hope the DRO smiled and thanked you. For rearranging your day to vote, you
deserved that. After all, in some places voters are becoming endangered species, and must be treated gently. In the years I enumerated I often heard, perhaps at doors just like yours, “What’s the point? It doesn’t make a difference who you vote for anyway.” Pardon my frankness, but that excuse is the sign of a lazy mind and an underdeveloped sense of citizenship. In spite of the spin
doctoring, accusations, finger-pointings, and outright lies, I still believe in the democratic process. I believe in kitchen-table debates and open forums and needling out the truth. I believe in knowing at least something about the various party platforms. Watching or listening to debates. Asking questions, and speaking out on issues that concern me. In short, I believe my informed involvement makes a difference. And so does yours. When minority groups can so tickle the ears of even our highest level of government so that laws are passed in their favor — and let the rest of the country be hanged — it proves to me yet again that a small voice can have an impact. A small voice joined to another, and another, and another. In some countries,
people wait outside for hours for the chance to place their X, and consider it a privilege. In countries where a female vote is frowned on, some women risk their lives to vote anyway. Nations who have lost their democratic right to vote are dissolving in their own blood. If more and more Canadians refuse to vote, is it possible that one day we too could wake up and find our headlines reading, “Elections cancelled due to lack of interest. Leaders will be arbitrarily named”? I wonder how many then would shrug and say… “It doesn’t matter, anyway.” God gave you a mind. Exercise it. He gave you a voice. Use it. And he’s given you a vote. Don’t waste it.
Hasty Judgements “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” — Matthew 7:1-2 NIV Church of God in Christ
MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133 Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME
Zion Lutheran Church (Church of the Lutheran Hour) (GX Radio 9:00 a.m. Sunday) 234 INDEPENDENT ST., YORKTON 306-783-5589 Pastor Andrew Cottrill
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Matins (Prayer), and Devotion
First Baptist Church SMITH STREET & THIRD AVENUE Pastor Steve Rosluk; Office 306-783-3119
Worship Service & Children’s Time at 10:30 a.m. A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU
PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
72 Melrose Avenue • PHONE 306-786-6840 Senior Pastors Des & Cheryl Klingspon Employment Program 306-786-1840
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • Contemporary Worship • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry phclc.org “Changing our world with the love of God.”
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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.
Pastor E. Richardson
306-783-5663
Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043
Sunday, October 20th All-English Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. in Yorkton “18th Sunday After Pentecost”
St. Andrew’s United Church St. Andrew’s United Church
SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157
Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Listen to CJGX Radio every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church Wed., October 16 - Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome Sat., October 19 - Engage Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sun., October 20 - Worship at 10:30 a.m. Ham & Meatball Supper from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mon., October 21 - Quilting at 1:00 p.m. Tues., October 23 - Bible Study at 10:00 a.m.; Worship Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
++Dominion Chapel Ministry
165, 2ND AVE. N & DARLINGTON Deacon: The Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw 306-782-0018 Church 306-786-7131
Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny
Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 20th
Worship Service and Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies
109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale
Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427
“A Place of New Beginnings”
St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca
Sunday, October 20th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341
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—Everyone Welcome—
Join us every Sunday from 10:45 a.m. for a moment of excellent worship and undiluted word of God. Thursday Bible Study/Fellowship 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 366 Independent St., Yorkton www.dominionchapelcanada.com For more information 306-620-2462 306-641-2377 The home of the blessed generation
Westview United Church
355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’
Sunday School Sunday Oct. 20th at 10:30 a.m. Westview Fall Supper Sunday, Oct. 27th at 5:00 p.m. One sitting only!
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778
Saturday Divine Liturgy (English) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy (English 11:00 a.m./ Ukrainian 9:00 a.m.) SICK CALLS ANYTIME—BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE BY APPOINTMENT
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What is breast cancer? Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast. A cancerous (malignant) tumour is a group of cancer cells that can grow into and destroy nearby tissue. It can also spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Cells in the breast sometimes change and no longer grow or behave normally. These changes may lead to non-cancerous (benign) breast conditions such as atypical hyperplasia and cysts. They can also lead to non-cancerous tumours such as intraductalpapillomas. But in some cases, changes to breast cells can cause breast cancer. Most often, breast cancer starts in cells that line in the ducts, which are the tubes that carry milk from the glands to the nipple. This type of breast cancer is called ductal carcinoma. Cancer can also start in the cells of the lobules, which are the groups of glands that make milk. This type of cancer is called lobular carcinoma. Both ductal carcinoma and lobular carcinoma can be in situ, which means that the cancer is still where it started and has not grown into surrounding tissues. They can also be invasive, which means they have grown into surrounding tissues. Less common types of breast cancer can also develop. These include inflammatory breast cancer, Paget disease of the breast and triple negative breast cancer. Rare types of breast cancer include non-Hodgkin lymphoma and soft tissue sarcoma.
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Breast cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of the cancer-related death among Canadian women. An estimated 26,900 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada in 2019 and approximately 5,000 women are expected to die of the disease. More than 80% of breast cancers occur in women who are 50 and over. 1 in 8 Canadian women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and 1 in 33 is expected to die of breast cancer. The breast cancer death rate in women has been nearly cut in half, decreasing approximately 48% since it peaked in 1986. This reduction likely reflects the impact of research that has led to improvements in screening and treatment for breast cancer. 5-year breast cancer survival is 88%, up from 82% in the early 1990s. A recent study, called ComPARe, found about 28% of breast cancer cases in females can be prevented.
Canadian Cancer Statistics is prepared through a partnership of the Canadian Cancer Society, the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada in collaboration with the provincial and territorial cancer registries. For more information about Canadian Cancer Statistics, visit cancer.ca/statistics.
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Can people buy something other than SUVs?
I don’t particularly want to buy an SUV. That doesn’t seem like a big deal, especially since I’m not going to be buying another car unless I encounter disaster again. But I’m not the only person in my house who needs to drive places, and she also doesn’t particularly want to buy an SUV. My own house is not a statistically significant sample size, of course, and our budget is not enough money to influence the trends of any industry. But still, we don’t want to buy an SUV, and surely there are
other houses like ours out there who also don’t want to buy an SUV. What are we going to buy? Of course, the message at the moment is that people like us aren’t really relevant to manufacturers, they see dollar signs when they build SUVs, and as a result that’s all they want to make. Go to any car lot today and you’re going to find that it’s mostly SUVs. You might find the occasional car, hidden in a corner somewhere, but they’re not exactly prominent. And even then, the sales people are going to be directing you in the direction of an SUV rath-
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Thinking I do with words... er than the car you might want. Are there advantages to the taller car? Sure, the higher ride height means that if you’re old and have a bad hip, you’re going to find it more comfortable. Some people like all wheel
drive, but my front wheel drive car with snow tires could get anywhere it needed to be without difficulty – something that could not be said of the Dodge Journey that found itself sideways on my street, requiring me to back up until I found a
driveway to turn around in. And if you like it, you like it, buy whatever you like. I’m personally more comfortable in something lower, and going lower gets better gas mileage and looks better. Since I’ve got a hatchback, I’ve got plenty of space in the back anyway, about all I need. Really, I can’t think of a good reason why I need an SUV at all. I’m not saying that nobody should be buying SUVs, instead I’m sad that there isn’t the option for people who don’t especially want one. Of course, making cars
is expensive, and getting more expensive all the time. Plus, the SUV form factor is going to have a certain advantages if people go electric – lots of space to put a battery under. But I miss when there were a wide variety of options out there, something for every person, no matter what their interests. Sporty cars, small cars, big cars, vans, trucks and SUVs, all sharing the lot and finding their buyers. Right now, I look at a lot and it’s just SUVs, which is great if that’s what you want, but it means there’s not really anything for me.
Area represented UCC Sask. awards The Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan (UCC Saskatchewan) is pleased to announce that this year’s Nation Builders & Community Recognitions Awards Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in the Regency Ballroom of the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, commencing at 1:00 PM. The Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards acknowledge the worthy contributions of Saskatchewan Ukrainians who have made a lasting impact on Saskatchewan and Canada, preserved our place in the history of our province and country, and fostered pride in
our Ukrainian Canadian identity and achievements while inspiring others — including youth and newcomers — to serve and contribute to their communities. The Nation Builders Award is bestowed to persons who have made meritorious contributions which have had a significant impact, left a legacy, and/or who have provided an exemplary role model to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan and Canada. The individuals who will be honoured this year as Nation Builders are: • Dr. John Kuspira (Phone Hill, SK-Edmonton, AB)
• Edward Ratushny, Q.C. (Kamsack, SK-Ottawa, ON) • Sandra Semchuk (Meadow Lake, SK-Vancouver, BC) The Community Recognitions Award is presented to persons who have made meritorious contributions in one or more of the areas of: Youth Achievement; L e a d e r s h i p ; Volunteerism; Cultural Preservation & Development, and/or creativity & innovation to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan and Canada. The 2019 Awards recipients are: • Edward Diakow (Dobrowody district, SK) for Cultural Preservation
& Development • Naomi Lee (Weirdale, SK-Regina, SK) for Volunteerism • John Melnyk (Myrnam, AB-Regina, SK) for Leadership • Alexander Obarianyk (Secretan, SK-Regina, SK) for Cultural Preservation & Development • Miroslaw (Mert) Ochitwa (Norquay, SK-Canora, SK) for Volunteerism • Janis Olesko (Prince Albert, SK) for Leadership • Aileen Pillipow (Yorkton, SK-Regina, SK) for Leadership • Ivanna Knoll (Regina, SK) for Youth Achievement
• Paul Kodak (Saskatoon, SK) for Youth Achievement Tickets to this year’s Awards Luncheon are $70 for adults (includes a $25 tax receipt) and $35 for children 12 years of age and under. The public is invited to attend and celebrate the achievements of the above-noted honourees. MasterCard, Visa and American Express orders can be made by calling tollfree 1.888.652.5850 (or 306.652.5850), ext. 101, or by visiting the UCC Saskatchewan office in Saskatoon at #4-2345 Avenue C North (corner of Avenue C and 45th Street). The Nation Builders &
Community Recognition Awards Luncheon and Presentation is held this year with thanks to our Diamond Sponsors: the Ukrainian Society of Prosvita – Regina, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Regina Branch, and Prince Albert & District Ukrainian Cultural & Heritage Association. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan is a provincial organization that provides programs and services for the Saskatchewan community to maintain, develop and share its Ukrainian Canadian identity and aspirations.
Meet the members of Saskatchewan’s first Provincial Youth Council Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant announced today members of the 2019-20 provincial Youth Council, a group of 12 high school students committed to improving their communities and empowering other young
people in the province. As members of the 2019-20 provincial Youth Council, students will have the opportunity to address meaningful issues directly with the Minister of Education and other government members, while also pro-
viding guidance on how to better engage students. “Students have a critical voice in education and an important role to play in improving the future of our province, and I am looking forward to hearing their valuable feedback,”
Wyant said. “Thank you to the school divisions and education organizations who took the time to submit nominations and support our students in making their voice heard.” From the 51 nominations received by the
Ministry of Education, 12 students were selected following an extensive adjudication and interview process. Each Council member attends a different school division and brings their own unique perspective, skills and background. Biographies of all 12 selected council members can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/provincial-youth-council. “I am grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to representing student voice, providing valuable insight on important issues and gaining a better understanding of education
from a ministry perspective,” 2019-20 youth council member Jordan Verbeek said. “I am excited to be a part of impacting future education for students in Saskatchewan.” The Youth Council’s inaugural meeting will be held on October 19, 2019, where members will have the opportunity to sit down with the Minister of Education and begin discussions around topics of importance to them and their peers. Any local media interested in contacting Youth Council members are asked to make arrangements through their respective school divisions.
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Terriers take on name sponsor By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton’s Junior ‘A’ hockey franchise has entered a new partnership with a local business. The deal will mean a new name for the longtime franchise, which for the remainder of the current season will be known as the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers. “Yorkton Hyundai has partnered with the team taking the title partnership,” said Ryan Kormos, marketing and public relations manager with the team. The renaming, announced at a press conference at the dealership last Tuesday, will see its biggest impact on social media where Yorkton Hyundai Terriers is now the official team moniker. The team will also be have new patches sewed on the shoulders of their current jerseys to mark the partnership, said Kormos. An area below the
Yorkton Hyundai are the official name sponsors of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Yorkton Terriers. mezzanine at the Farrell Agencies Arena will also be designated for Yorkton Hyundai, where promotions and activities “to enhance the fan experience” will be installed, said Kormos.
The deal with Yorkton Hyundai includes the use of a car by the Terriers, for staff and the use of team governors attending league, which will save the team needing to reimburse its directors
for driving their personal vehicles to league events, said Kormos. In addition to the car, the team will receive an unspecified amount of cash, confirmed Kormos. “We’re happy to do it,”
said Ron Kaban, dealer principle with Yorkton Hyundai. Kaban said nationally Hyundai has taken a more prominent role in its support of hockey and the new partnership
was “a good opportunity” to work with Hyundai Canada and to help the Terriers, adding it makes sense to work with an organization he is confident “is going to be a winning team.”
Raider Gridders continue winning ways By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Regional High School Raider Gridders continued their winning ways with a 63-0 drubbing of Weyburn Thursday. The Gridders scored nine touchdowns on their home field, converting on each one for the win, three of the TDs coming directly from returned interceptions. Head coach Roby Sharpe said the defence was well-prepared, testament to the coaching. “Ryan Effa is one of the best defensive coordinators in the league; in the province,” he said. The lopsided win, while gratifying at first glance was not
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exactly one that pushed Yorkton to be better, which is what they really need as they prepare for playoffs. Sharpe said they are aware that on a new rankings system for AAA schools Saskatoon’s Bishop Mahoney is ranked Number two, the Raider Gridders well down the same list at 16. “They (Bishop Mahoney) play 4A schools in crossover games so they get some tougher competition,” said Sharpe, adding the Raider Gridders need that. “They always say steel sharpens steel. We need some steel. We need some sharpening,” That said Sharpe said the Gridders can’t let a lopsided win make them over confident. “We don’t take anybody lightOn a cold day on home turf the Raider Gridders rolled to a win over Weyburn. ly,” he assured.
Terriers win 4-3 in overtime
The Yorkton Hyundai Terriers took a 4-3 lead Saturday night, closing out the game in overtime against Flin Flon. It was a game that followed a fairly common pattern for the Terriers on home ice, with a quick lead heading into the second period before a tie deadlock requiring the duration of the game to resolve. The home ice advantage was not as pronounced tonight, as the crowds were disturbingly thin in a largely empty arena. Yorkton quickly snapped off two goals in roughly the first minute: its first was at just 31 seconds into the first period, with a second not far behind. The lead would
last a little while; Flin Flon tied it up eventually in the second period. Goalies on both sides appeared to get a little tired about half way through the game, with reaction time slowing a little. That cost both teams on a few occassions. The game had relatively little drama in the way of penalties and punchouts, and the Terriers sunk one into the Bombers’ net into overtime, finishing the game. Coach Mat Hehr was happy with the win, but felt things could have been tightened up a bit on the home front. “It was a ugly win, that’s for sure,” said Hehr. “You know, when you go up three goals, you
don’t want to give up the lead and, unfortunately, we did. A team playing three games in three nights, I was hoping we’d have more energy than they did. But, you know, you gotta give it to ‘em. They had the firepower, and we just made mental mistakes. They’re very easy to fix; we’ve just got to be better.”
Hehr perked up on the Viterra Division match coming up Tuesday against Estevan. “I like the Tuesday home games. For whatever reason, we play pretty well. So we’ve gotta get fired up for that. They’ve [Estevan] been playing very good and they’ve got arguably one of the best goaltenders... we’re going to have to get in his eyes and not let him see any pucks.”
It took overtime but the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers defeated Flin Flon at the Farrel Agencies Arena Saturday.
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The NHL season should be fun one
The weather this past week was unfortunately finally of the kind that made it seem like hockey season. Somewhere along the way a perfectly fine winter sport has bled into late summer/early fall on one side of its season, and through spring to flirt with summer’s arrival on the other. In my case I’m old school. I have varied sport interests and early fall season hockey is something I pay limited attention too. It makes no sense to me that as we sit down to Thanksgiving the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has teams that have already played 13 games. And late run playoffs have me looking at other sports unless the day comes when one of my
teams is in the Stanley Cup final. At the core of the situation are seasons that are simply too long, a situation not unique to hockey, but baseball and basketball as well. The National Hockey League would be more entertaining at 70-games, or even 64, allowing the sport to occupy a more natural season. Of course I am realist-enough to recognize they are not about to reduce revenues with a shorter season. So the NHL, which has regained my interest in recent years, is well under way, and games I have watched have generally been entertaining for early season encounters. Just to remind I like a game to have at least five goals scored by the two teams, seven being
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Sports better, with the score with a couple of markers, excluding empty net markers. Give me a 4-3 contest and whether my team is on the winning or losing side of the ledger I am going to be satisfied. So how are the Canadian teams looking? Montreal is still largely Carey Price and a prayer. Price is a top-five goaltender in the league but needs to be in consideration for first star
most nights if the team has a chance to win. Ottawa is among the dregs of the league. They are not very good, although they did beat Tampa Bay for their one win. The guys on the ice have some potential, but the issues for the team start at abysmal ownership, and a flagging fan base, (one of the smallest crowds to date turned up to watch the visiting Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues the other
night). This is a team in a maelstrom of trouble and they need a new owner to give the team a chance at redemption in the marketplace. Toronto should be in contention for a Cup this season, but they have put all their financial eggs in the offensive basket, and they are allowing too many goals early. This is the year they need to shine, but we will see. Winnipeg has lost so much on defence, arguably four of the top-five from last season, so they have to cobble together a blue line corps. So far, so good, as they say, but that defensive group is paper thin and the central division is a grinder. Edmonton is off to a torrid start. I suspect that is a mirage. Their goaltending is not as allowing
13 goals in their first five goals suggests and having watched him in Calgary last season it’s hard to believe James Neal’s offence is for real either. Calgary is largely the team from last season when they were really good. David Rittich is now the guy in net and I think he can do the job, but the defence ages a bit and they could still use a bit of scoring depth to take the next step. Vancouver is better, J.T. Miller and Tyler Myers are key additions, and the young guns Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson are budding stars. The team, if they can stay healthy, should flirt with a playoff spot, but in a parity driven NHL that can honestly be said for about 24 of 31 teams.
Summer Games team needs help With the Saskatchewan Summer Games 2020 upcoming, team Parkland Valley Athletes, Coaches, Mission Staff are needed. Greg Perreaux, Games Consultant for the Saskatchewan Games Council, was in Yorkton October 10 presenting to the Recreation Directors within Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District about
the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games to be held in Lloydminster July 26- August 1 of that year. The Saskatchewan Games provide an opportunity for the province’s developing athletes, coaches and officials to participate in a MultiSport event for a higher level of competition. The Sask Games is a prov-
incial showcase where young athletes proudly compete for their home District, make new friends, live in a fun, camp-like atmosphere and make memories for life. Mark your calendar to participate in the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster running from July 26 August 1, 2020. Team
Parkland Valley in the 2016 Saskatchewan Games saw only a 75 per cent participation rate of our potential full team size. We’d like to change that and see a full Team Parkland Valley. Coaches will be picked for our District in early spring by the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies. Coaches will set try out dates and the District
will promote these dates through our website and Facebook page. Kids between the ages of 11 and 17 (depending on the sport) who live within the Parkland Valley District boundaries have an opportunity to make Team Parkland Valley. We encourage all age-eligible athletes to try out. We want to stress that there are several sports
within the Games, so if you don’t make one sport team, please try out for another. Consider sports like canoe/kayak, golf, tennis, triathlon and athletics who will be looking to find enough athletes to fill their teams. To learn more, contact Parkland Valley SCR District, Erin Sobkow, phone 306-7866585 or email: esobkow@ parklandvalley.ca
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Political education Students at St. Paul’s School had an opportunity last Wednesady to hear the responses of Yorkton-Melville candidates to a series of five questions prepared by Grade 6 students. Three of the candidates Ryan Schultz candidate for the People’s Party of Canada, and Cathay Wagantall the incumbent for
the Conservative Party, and Stacey Wiebe the candidate for the Green Party attended the school event in person. Carter Antoine the candidate for the NDP, and Connor Moen who is for the Liberal party, took advantage of technology, sending video replies to the questions presented by the students.
Game reflects interesting historic battle THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com While not a massive fan of historical battle recreation games – not something I generally seek out – it’s also a genre I am not opposed to exploring. So 1066, Tears to Many Mothers, from designer Tristan Hall, was a game that definitely caught my eye. The game name comes from a quote apparently, at least as referenced in the rulebook, which I must say I found interesting in and of itself. “You’ve come, have you? ...You’ve come, you source of tears to many mothers, you evil. I hate you! It is long since I saw you; but as I see you now you are much more terrible, for I see you brandishing the downfall of my country. I hate you!” Eilmer of Malmesbury on Halley’s Comet, De Gestis Regum Anglorum. So as you have likely already garnered this is a game recreating one of the more storied battles in history. 1066, Tears to Many Mothers retells the story of Duke William, King Harold, and the infamous Battle of Hastings. The winner will be the first player to: *Destroy two Wedges of enemy troops at the Battle of Hastings, or *Destroy their opponent’s Leader, or *Have their opponent
run out of cards in their card deck.
you aren’t matching your opponent step-for-step in achieving objectives in the two-player game you can be disastrously behind as you get to the meat of the game. Once you do progress into head-to-head play trying to capture ‘wedges’ the game picks up a smidge, but sadly not as much as hoped.
You draw only two cards a turn, and to play a card you must use resources, which are generated in one of two ways, using a card with a specific feature already in play, or by discarding cards in your hand. Sine some cards cost fie resources to play, and you draw only two each turn, there is a snail’s pace here. I will
grant that probably mimics war with foot soldiers but it fails to excite here. The mechanic also means a player edging ahead early stays ahead most times, since resources to mount a comeback are in short supply. Again that may be historically accurate, but not fun. As a tool to learn about the battle, to get a
feel for the era, 1066 is a winner. It is far less so as a game, at least for this reviewer. Check it out at hallornothingproductions. co.uk Thanks to fellow gamer Adam Daniels for his help in running through this game for review.
So starting with the positive, the art here is excellent. You get a good feel for the period, the key figures and the ‘grunt’ troop types, all well rendered on the cards. Game play is a tad tedious early on in this card game. “Each player has their own Objective deck, which is placed in the same set order each game. The players race to defeat each of the Objectives in their deck, in alphabetical order, to reach their final Objective card - the Battle of Hastings. Once that’s revealed, they can begin dealing damage to wedges of enemy troops (represented by Wedge cards) to try and win the game,” explains the rules. That you repeat the same process each game in what is essentially a troop build-up phase detracts from the game. As a variant they say you can shuffle the objective deck but there is not enough that a shuffle will change things a great deal. While going through the objectives has a troop build-up purpose and reflects some history, it by far the weakest aspect of game play. That said, if
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FORSBERG - Mary Forsberg was born on January 23, 1926 in the Cotham district, south-west of Dubuc, SK; a daughter of Jacob and Pauline (nee Parislau) Kopetski. Mary, along with her nine sisters and one brother, were raised on the family farm and received her education at the Cotham School. As a young woman, Mary ventured out on her own and for a short time worked at a hospital in Regina. On October 24, 1947 she was united in marriage to Eric Forsberg. The couple settled in to farming in the Round Lake district, south of Dubuc. Mary was a very hard-working individual who helped in all aspects of the farming operation and worked right alongside Eric. She milked cows, helping during seeding and harvest, was always preparing meals and doing baking, she kept a large garden and enjoyed tending to her flower beds in the summer months. Mary was also involved in her community, working at many functions with various community groups, including the Freedhome Ladies Club and the Dubuc United Church Women’s Association. In the late 1970’s Mary and Eric retired from active farming and moved into Dubuc. On March 16, 2006 Eric passed away and following that time Mary continued to maintain her independence. She eventually moved into the Dubuc Senior’s Residences where she resided for 4 years before moving to the Gladstone Senior’s Residence in Yorkton. She resided there until her passing on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was 93 years of age. Predeceased by her parents; her son Gary (Feb. 2019); and by seven sisters and her one brother. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Sandra Forsberg of Saskatoon; Gary’s son Dallas (Danya) Forsberg and their daughter Sierra of Regina; two sisters: Judy Talbot of Bangor and Joey Elliott of Saskatoon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, October 11, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th. officiating. Tributes were given by Dallas Forsberg and Vivian Talbot. Music played was “I Dreamed A Dream” and “Amazing Grace”. Following the memorial luncheon, the interment took place in the Dubuc Cemetery with Dallas and Bryan Forsberg, Tony Seidle, John Hedstrom, Carter Bailey and Dennis Toth serving as the casket bearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
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TENDLER - Gladys Tendler, 1936 - 2003. So many things have happened, Since you were called away, So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay, Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, and always dear. -Love you always mom, Derryl, Candace, Travis, Baylee, Darla, Blaine, Mary. WILSON - In loving memory of Irene. Dec. 20, 1930 - Oct. 12, 2018. She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain She’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take. She sings a song of hope and cheer, There’s no more pain, no more fear. You’ll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper words of love. You’ll be together before long, until then listen for her song. -Loved and missed by husband Lorne and families.
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Adult Personal Messages MALE (44), from Yorkton, looking for female with children, for companion. Likes movies and going dancing. Call 306-641-6234 no texts.
At Your Service Handyperson WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away. Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.
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CALANCHIE - In loving memory of Harry Calanchie. October 16, 1995. You held our hands when we were small, You caught us when we fell. The hero of our childhood And of latter years as well. Every time we think of you Our hearts just fill with pride, And though we’ll always miss you Dad, We know you’re by our side. In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and in rain, We know you’re watching over us Until we meet again. -Always remembered and forever missed Shelley, Darlene and families.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since God called you home. On this day, as with all days, we are thankful for and cherish the �me we have spent together. At �mes, we s�ll expect you to walk into the room. There are moments when we pick up the phone to call you, only to be reminded that you are no longer here. Yet in the midst of our loss, we draw comfort as memories of you fill our minds and hearts each and every day. We hear your voice marvelling at the gi�s of nature. We see your hand in each quilt, cra�, and pain�ng that you lovingly created to fill your home and ours. We feel your love reaching out to us through �me and space. We sense your guidance in moments of quiet and s�llness, and we feel your presence and your prayers guiding us and keeping us safe in all that we do. As much as we love you and miss you, we are thankful that your suffering is over and that you are now in the company of the Lord surrounded by His angels.
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My arms cannot reach to embrace so many that stretch across a city that was so much to Rod as Rod was to it. A colourful small envelope with an endearing letter, received by mail, reminded me how true this is. Your thoughtfulness is humbling as we all share the loss of a great Guy. I thank you for your warmth, sincerity, caring remarks, gestures of kindness, and shared memories. Thank you everyone who gave flowers or supported the Sport Hall of Fame, and to his many, many friends that go beyond the streets of Yorkton. -On behalf of Rod Merritt's family,
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PUBLIC NOTICE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SALTCOATS NO. 213 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Saltcoats No. 213, intends to adopt bylaws under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 3-86, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will provide a definition for Mobile Homes and Modular Homes (RTM).
PLAN NUMBER 1-3667 PLENTY ROOM FOR FUTURE GROWTH With its three-vehicle garage and optional unfinished basement, this appealing threebedroom home features plenty of room for future growth. The front entry is sheltered by a covered verandah with a lofty 11-foot ceiling, which continues into the foyer and great room. Directly ahead is the great room, where French doors open on to a covered deck, also with an 11-foot ceiling, overlooking the back garden. The gas fireplace is flanked by built-in shelving. Separated from the great room by a work island and four-seat eating bar are the dining area and kitchen, with nine-foot ceilings. The dining area enjoys large windows that look out to the sundeck, an extension of the covered deck. The kitchen pantry is tucked into the angle
made by the L-shaped staircase that leads to the optional basement. The laundry room is conveniently located between the extra-large garage and the kitchen and includes a coat cupboard. The garage includes an exit to the side garden, as well as the laundry room. In the sleeping wing, all ceilings measure nine feet. The master suite overlooks the back garden and includes an en-suite with a soaker tub as well as a shower stall. Double basins will ease the morning rush hour. The two secondary bedrooms look out to the front garden and share a three-piece bathroom and a linen closet. Brick accents enliven the facade’s horizontal siding, and wooden shingles decorate the gables. Partly mullioned windows add a touch of old-fashioned charm. This home measures 64 feet wide and 65 feet, six inches deep, for a
total of 1,799 square feet. Plans for design 1-3667 are available for $815 (set of 5), $880 (set of 8) and $932 for a super set of 10. Also add $35.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $60.00 outside of B.C. Please add H.S.T., PST, OR G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our 51ST Anniversary Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 400 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD. c/o...Yorkton This Week #201- 1658 Commerce Ave Kelowna, BC V1X 8A9 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@jenish.com
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LARGE ANTIQUE, Vintage, Collectible Sale. Saturday, October 19. 800 Prince Edward St. Melville. Packed full of everything! Appraisals $10 per item. Inquiries 306-728-5552.
Computers/Electronics COMPUTER DESK, comes with hutch, 3 side drawers, 1 open drawer, length 5ft., height 58 inches in excellent condition. Phone 306-783-3964. COMPUTER/OFFICE Chair, adjustable seat, on coasters, fabric seat & back, swivel base in excellent condition. Phone 306-7833964.
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WEST COAST WINTER - Furnished, fully equipped house for rent on Vancouver Island. Available from Dec 1, 2019 to April 1, 2020. Phone 250 746-6383.
WINE MAKING Equipment: 3carboys, 2 primary’s, floor style corker: English Ironstone China: (rose pattern) 8 place settings. 306-7837014.
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REASON The reason for the amendment is to provide a better definition for Mobile Homes and Modular Homes (RTM) and the Canadian Standards Association Standard (CSA) they will have to comply with.
FARM LAND FOR SALE TO SETTLE MARY ANNE DUNNE ESTATE
PUBLIC INSPECTION The bylaws may be inspected by any person at the R.M. Office, Saltcoats, Sask., between 9:00a.m- 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Tenders on either or both parcels must be received before 4:00 P.M., October 30, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the R.M. of Saltcoats Council Boardroom, Saltcoats, Sask to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or written comments delivered to undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing. Issued at Saltcoats, Sask, this 13 day of October, 2019. th
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Pasture Land SW 7-30-7 W2 • SE 7-30-7 W2 (Both in R.M. of Insinger No. 275) 5% Deposit required on acceptance. Balance payable within 30 days. For more information, contact the undersigned. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. BEHIEL, WILL & BIEMANS Barristers & Solicitors 602 - 9th Street P.O. Box 878 Humboldt, Saskatchewan, SOK 2AO ATTENTION: AARON BEHIEL Telephone: (306) 682-2642 (Solicitors/Agents for Executor.)
BATHROOM SINK, Avon doll bottles, 48” bed frame, Ukrainian records, china, cups & saucers, lamps, a large picture, plants, new luggage, paper shredder, quilting fabric, Eaton’s catalogues. Phone 306-782-2127. CRAFTSMAN YARD TRACTOR. 24hp tractor and 42 inch mower. Attached 40 inch electric 2 stage snowblower, weights and chains included. 142 hours, like new. Mower never used. 306-782-3280 leave message. Asking $3,000 OBO.
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Garage Sales CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Annual Used Book Sale at Yorkton Co-op Oct. 24, 25, 26 - 9:30am -6pm. Books, puzzles, VHS and DVDs. CLEARING OUT Antiques & Collectibles. Reasonable offers accepted. Frameworks on Broadway. THE MAN who came to a garage sale about 3 weeks ago at 85 Irwin Ave, looking for boys clothes sizes 4, 5 & 6 could you please call 306728-3929.
Cars 2009 FORD FUSION Sedan, 4 cyl., silver colour with 99,000kms. Good condition. Phone 306-7824531. 2011 BUICK LUCERNE. 126,000kms. $7,750. Phone 306620-2605. 2013 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Sedan, 4 door diesel with 66,000kms. New tires, leather interior with sunroof. Navigation and back-up camera. All emissions have been changed and safetied. 306-7831880 or 306-621-7491.
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passed it on a few levels already. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was in Winnipeg on Monday as part of his election campaign and the media lit him up for not revealing how much his personal donation to the emergency relief efforts was, despite the fact Scheer said it was a private donation. What I’m wondering is if there is an actual amount that would have made these vultures happy. These low life journalists (because that’s what these ambulance chasers are) then attacked Scheer for the appropriateness of his visit to an area dealing with the aftermath of a major snowstorm that has resulted in thousands going without power. I fail to see what his presence does one way or the other. To put this in perspective, Winnipeg and Portage have a combined population of close to 800,000 people and 20,000 are without power. That’s a high number, but it also only represents 2.5% of the population. Conservative voters took a fair amount of online abuse on Sunday after they dared to question the legitimacy of Justin Trudeau delaying a speaking engagement by 90 minutes on Saturday
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night and then emerging with ghostbuster looking type security people and a very obvious bullet proof vest under his fancy suit. Apparently wife Sophie was supposed to introduce him, but she was sent home with the kids out of safety concerns. Yet, it was safe enough for Trudeau to come out and mingle with over 400 vulnerable Liberal supporters. The whole thing smells like a ruse to me in order to generate a sympathy vote and put a shining light on the perceived violent hate of the right wing. Sorry for questioning a guy who has lied nonstop for four years and shows no regard for the rule of law, so why wouldn’t he exploit whoever that was protecting him on Saturday night? Trudeau, don’t forget, paraded out one of his young children to act as a shield when he had to face the media for the first time in relation to SNC Lavalin. He also used four year old children to push his down to earth personality in the wake of the blackface scandal through a staged question and answer session on a promotional video. He uses the LGBTQ as props for re-election and mocks First Nations people, so excuse me for not thinking there is no such thing as a ‘too low’ bar for Trudeau to stoop to in order to influence Canadians. It’s working as 32% of us are clearly fooled judging the latest polls. Nice person mentions this week: Tim Kearse, Greg Vandermeer, John Gormley, Shelly Kay, and Nyla Dubiel.
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Veterinary Technician Week gives us a muchneeded reminder of the important work they do, and an opportunity to say thank you.” The proclamation of Veterinary Technician Week in Saskatchewan is supported by the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists, which has been representing veterinary technologists in the province since 1984. “ R e g i s t e r e d Veterinary Technologists are dedicated professionals whose daily work ensures animal health care excellence in Saskatchewan,” S a s k a t c h e w a n Association of Veterinary Technologists President Breanne Barber said. “As part of the veterinary health care team, veterinary technologists promote public health, food safety and the delivery of progressive, compassionate and humane veterinary medical care for all animals. This week in Saskatchewan is part of Canada-wide events occurring during October – Registered Veterinary Technician Month – which celebrate all veterinary technologists who demonstrate the highest ethical standards in both their veterinary medicine-related work and their professional advancement.” More than 530 registered veterinary technologists work in Saskatchewan in a variety of settings, such as veterinary clinics, livestock operations, the provincial and federal governments, and veterinary pharmaceutical and supply companies.
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Terriers top Hounds on home ice It was another edition of a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League dog fight at the Farrell Agencies Arena last Wednesday (Oct. 9). The Yorkton Terriers and Notre Dame Hounds were knotted in a scoreless tie until Chantz Petruic was awarded a penalty shot at 17:03, putting the shot past Notre Dame netminder Riley Kohonick for a 1-0 Terrier lead. It took the Hounds only 1:41 into the second to tie the contest on a
goal by Guillaume St. Onge. Carson Henry restored the Terrier lead with a goal at 4:22, and then Petruic made it 3-1 at 7:25. Jake Dale and Cole Stevenson scored for the Hounds and it was 3-3 late in the middle frame. But the Terriers would again be up one sitting in their dressing room between periods as Alex Zawatsky scored with 53-seconds left on the clock for a 4-3 mar-
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gin for Yorkton through 40-minutes of play. The Terrier lead was extended to 5-3 at 11:23 of the third period when Tyson Janzen scored a short-handed effort. A powerplay marker by Ethan Robson at 15:35 made it a 6-3, which is the way the game would conclude. Kohonick took the loss in the Notre Dame net facing 30-shots, while Cooper Kennedy earned the win for the Terriers facing 25-shots.
Chantz Petruic heads in on a penalty shot, just part of the action last Wednesday.
Politicians finally talking climate change Politicians are finally talking about climate change. How could they not? In Canada, more than 800,000 young people and their supporters took to the streets on September 27, joining more than 7.6 million worldwide, to demand that adults take the crisis seriously. It was exhilarating to see half a million people marching in Montreal, more than 100,000 in Vancouver and many smaller marches throughout the country. But is it too little too late? I don’t think so, but every day we stall means emissions continue to rise, making it increasingly difficult to avert the worst consequences. We’ve already pumped so many greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and destroyed so many carbon-storing natural areas that the planet would continue heating even if we halted emissions immediately. For decades, I and others have been speaking about the need to conserve energy, shift to renewables and protect natural spaces, all while being told the transition won’t happen overnight. Meanwhile, over many nights and days, Canada has continued to expand fossil fuel development and infrastructure, and representatives from across the political spectrum argue we need new pipelines designed to last at least 50 years to transport dirty fuels the world has committed to moving away from in less time! It doesn’t make sense to pin our future on a polluting, climatealtering sunset industry that already employs far fewer people than the clean energy sector. It’s why we must take the upcoming federal election seriously. Fortunately, every major party now has a climate plan. Unfortunately, not every plan will get us to our Paris Agreement targets — and even those targets seem inadequate in the face of escalating consequences. Although the only
discussion now should be about solutions and how to implement them quickly, some people in and out of the political sphere still refuse to accept the massive amounts of evidence for human-caused global heating and the need to address it. A common refrain is that Canada produces a relatively small percentage of emissions, so it doesn’t matter what we do. Most countries could use the same excuse, and it ignores that we don’t account for the emissions from burning the fossil fuels we sell globally. And while it’s true Canada produces less than two per cent of global emissions, we have one of the highest per capita rates, behind the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and we’re the 10th largest emitter overall. Countries like Canada that contribute two per cent or less to emissions add up to close to half the emissions, which means we all have to do our part. The top 15 emitters, including Canada, generate about 72 per cent. China produces more than 27 per cent (although far less per capita than Canada), the U.S. produces just under 15 per cent, and India, in third place, produces under seven per cent. More than 90 per cent of emissions have occurred in less than 100 years, with more than half in less than 30! It’s taken us hardly any time to pollute air, land and water and alter the climate with our wasteful consumer and car culture. There’s no reason to continue down this road. It’s been proven many times that money, cars and excess stuff don’t bring happiness. In Canada, we could go a long way by being less wasteful, but that’s just a start. We’ve put off tackling the problem in a meaningful way, and people — especially youth — have had enough. There’s no shortage of solutions; we just need political will. It’s time for us all to demand that politicians
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Science Matters stop thinking in shortterm electoral cycles and start focusing on the future. We should all exam-
ine the roster of candidates and parties where we live, compare their environmental platforms and records, and ask local
contenders about their climate commitments. Remember, in Canada, we don’t vote for a prime minister; we vote for a member of Parliament to represent us. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of so many — youth, Indigenous people, environmentalists, politicians, business leaders and innovators — the climate crisis has become Canada’s top election issue. We must ensure it stays top of mind, no matter which
party or parties end up governing after October 21. Whether you vote in an advance poll or on election day, vote for climate solutions! David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor and Writer Ian Hanington. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.
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