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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall hugs her grandchildren after learning she was declared elected in the constituency.

Big win for Wagantall, but not her party

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer There were mixed emotions in the campaign headquarters for Cathay Wagantall on Oct.

21. On one hand, her own campaign was a resounding success. The incumbent Yorkton-Melville MP handily took the race, with 76.5 per cent of the vote in the riding, with

the Conservative candidate getting 28,972 votes total with 205 of 206 polls reporting at press time - a large increase from her 2015 results of 59.5 per cent of the vote.

On the other hand, her party would be returning to opposition, as the Liberal Party formed a minority government, with 157 seats to the Conservative Party’s 121.

The remainder of seats were divided between the Bloc Quebecois with 32, the NDP with 24, the Green Party with 3 (a record for that party) and one independent MP. The

People’s Party of Canada won no seats in their first attempt at a federal election.

Wagantall said she is thrilled to be able to go

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Kinsmen Arena replacement plan

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Duke of Edinburgh award for Greba

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Yorkton Army Cadet Sgt. Taylor Greba was honoured with one of the highest international awards for excellence Monday evening -- the HRH Duke

of Edinburgh award.

The award was presented by Lt. Cmdr. Alan Cann, Officer in Charge of Central Prairie Area.

“A couple of years into the Army

Experience

BETTER HEARING

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The City of Yorkton is going to take a closer look at replacing the Kinsmen Arena.

“At the September 17, 2018 Council meeting, Council directed Administration to engage aodbt Architecture and Interior Design to review options for replacement of the Kinsmen Arena,” said Darcy McLeod – Director of CDPR with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. “A full architectural and engineering review of the Kinsmen Arena was later approved to determine the current state of the facility as well as what would be required to transform the build-

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“Finally, in March, 2019 the scope of work was expanded to include identification of indoor recreation infrastructure compared to intended uses. A user feedback process was also completed to determine possible uses for future indoor recreation infrastructure. A data gathering process to predict future costs and revenue requirements was then completed in order to determine required usage to support future infrastructure.”

Mitch Strocen, from aodbt Architecture and Interior Design attended meeting to present the findings of their work.

The work undertaken included;

• A listing of groups that were engaged in June of 2019 to collect information about Yorkton’s recreation needs and the results from those sessions.

• A location analysis for current and potential future infrastructure.

• A conceptual plan option to replace the Kinsmen Arena at the Gallagher Center, including the pros and cons of this option, and why the pros outweigh the cons.

• A historical background of the benefits of the Nexera Flexi-Hall and discuss an option to use a removable Field Turf product through a portion of the year.

• Options for other uses of the Kinsmen

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Information meeting talks highways

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer

Yorkton is about to be in the center of a major highway facelift. Both Highway 9 to Canora and Highway 10 to Melville are getting passing lanes and other improvements next year.

An information meeting was held to give people an idea of the project as well as what they can expect over the next year.

Steve Shaheen with the Ministry of Highways, said that the project exists because safety is a priority. Installing passing lanes - three sets on each side of Yorkton will come with intersection improvements to increase safety and improve sightlines for drivers.

The construction has already begun, with work happening on Grain Millers Road right now.

While winter will see some construction to prepare, the bulk of the work will happen in 2020, with Potzus Construction getting the tender.

Naturally, with such an extensive rework of area highways, there will be some disruption over

the next year, and parts with alternating, singlelane traffic.

“Really, there will be short term pain for long term gain.”

What will be the gain when this project is all

over? The passing lanes, which have been implemented in other areas of the province – the highway most likely to be familiar to area residents being on the other side of Fort Qu’Appelle.

“What the passing lanes do is give motorists additional opportunities to pass safely. It mitigates some of the driver frustration that sometimes takes place when they get caught up in the queue

and want to pass when it’s not necessarily safe.”

The passing lanes are being implemented because full twinning isn’t warranted in this area, but traffic volumes are large enough that

passing lanes will increase safety and reduce congestion.

If all goes well, in one year’s time the traffic will be safely flowing on the two highways, said Shaheen.

WAGANTALL Continued from Page A1

back to Ottawa representing the Yorkton-Melville constituency, and she was also happy to see the large vote of confidence people gave her, with an increase in her share of the vote.

“It means the world to have their vote of confidence, I can hardly wait to get back to the House of Commons.”

For her next term, Wagantall said that she will be happy to

serve in whatever capacity Andrew Scheer requests ‘with 100 per cent of her heart and her soul,’ but Wagantall’s history is with the Veteran’s Affairs portfolio, and she wants to continue to fight for soldiers who have suffered from the side-effects of Mefloquine.

This will be Wagantall’s first time working in a minority government. While she would prefer to see a Conservative government, she said her first

ARENA Continued from Page A1

Arena moving forward.

• A high level estimate of costs.

The design phase is typically broken down as follows: • Schematic design phase which further refines general concepts (15 per cent) • Design development which includes larger general components like mechanical (10 per cent) • Detailed design with technical working drawings (50 per cent) • Tender documents, on site, and project management (25 per cent) While Strocen said their work took a broader look at recreational facilities across the city, but most of the report Monday focused on the

Kinsmen Arena.

The arena was built in 1978, with no major renovations undertaken since, said Strocen.

“The dressing rooms are extremely small,” he noted, adding dressing rooms and washrooms are small, and out-ofdate, and the ceiling over the ice surface is low.

With the arena now 41-years old “it’s nearing the life (expectancy) of most ice surfaces,” said Strocen.

The Kinsmen Arena is however needed.

“Ice surfaces do not support program needs,” said Strocen.

Strocen said the best path of replacement is to build a new ice surface on the east side of the Farrell Agencies Arena,

term gave her a greater appreciation for the role of the opposition party in government, she knows that a minority government will be a new challenge.

“It means different ways that we work within the government. I hope we do find ways that we can influence and represent the views of a huge portion of the population in Canada and in this government.”

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tied into the same ice plant and sharing some general features such as dressing rooms.

In doing a second ice surface at the Gallagher Centre other work could be incorporated including an indoor floor option to the flexihall providing a half pitch soccer option.

Strocen said the plans discussed are very preliminary with “a lot more detail has to go into them.”

The rough figure presented to Council Monday was $14.5 million.

In the end Council supported a recom-

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the Liberal minority before that. But, Canadians vote, they make those decisions, and it creates dynamics in the House of Commons... People think there is more accountability and you have to work together, the truth of the matter is there are as many parties as there are because we do all care about Canada, but we have very different ideas on how best to do that, and that creates a challenge.

mendation to authorize Administration to engage aodbt Architecture and Interior Design, a maximum value of $270,000, to: • Continue working on a plan to replace the Kinsmen Arena at the Gallagher Centre, including presenting findings of the study to the June user group participants, and • Conduct a come-andgo public open house to obtain comments on the conceptual plan as presented, and • Conduct further investigation into the impacts of placing Field Turf for the Nexera

Flexihall, and • Proceed with the completion of a schematic design and partial design development to help refine cost estimates for future Council consideration, and • Assist Administration with a public procurement process to hire a contractor for preconstruction services only, in order to assist Administration with oversight of the design and maintaining cost certainty.

Mayor Bob Maloney was the one vote against.

“It’s really hard to support this when we haven’t

given support to build yet,” he said, adding he could not vote to spend $270,000 ahead of that decision.

“I don’t think we’re there yet.”

Councillor Aaron Kienle said the replacement of the Kinsmen Arena was a priority in his mind from the last municipal election.

“It’s something we should have been working on already in my mind,” he said.

Coun. Ken Chyz said he realizes the rink “is a major thing for our community.”

on the award.

“He told us that they recognized the Cadets and that there’s a few different levels you can

earn: bronze, silver, and gold.

“Within each level you have to do three different categories. You have to do leadership, physical activity, and a skill of your choice.

“Personally, I did for a skill of my choice Ukranian as a language.

You have to give a certain amount of hours for each category, and increases with each level.

“The Cadets has helped me grow as a person through leadership and physical activity, and it’s pushed me to do things like the Duke of Edinburgh program.”

DUKE Continued from Page A1

Cadet program, my Captain introduced me to the Duke of Edinburgh program,” said Sgt. Greba

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ernment is inevitable the risk of another election happening at any time, and Wagantall hopes that parliament can work together and avoid that fate, but knows it’s not going to be easy.

“I really would rather not see [another election] as much as any Canadian would rather not see us go back to the polls any time soon. We certainly went through that in the past with the Harper minorities and

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Cellphone cover earns partnership

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was almost a decade ago Jeremy Lang had an idea for a better cellphone case.

It was in 2012 when Lang told Yorkton This Week he recognized plastic simply does not deteriorate in landfills, and he felt then there was an alternative.

“I read somewhere that pretty much every piece of plastic that has ever been made still exists today, and less than eight per cent of plastic is recycled,” he told YTW. “This made me have a closer look at the amount of plastic we use and potential alternatives.”

Lang said there is an option.

“Bioplastic is becoming an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic, but its uses have been limited to single use items, such as utensils, due to its brittle characteristics,” he said. “Historic research has shown that flax fibre could be used to strengthen conventional plastic, but there was no research on using flax fibre to strengthen bioplastic. I wanted to see if flax fibre and shive could be added to bioplastic to increase its strength and make it applicable to more consumer products.”

Thinking about flax straw was a natural for Lang who went

to the University of Saskatchewan where he received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2000.

“Saskatchewan is one of the largest oil seed flax producers in the world and I always found it odd that we often burn the flax straw (and flax fibre) because the fibre makes it difficult to manage in the field, yet they grow flax specifically for the straw and fibre in Europe,” he said.

“There has been a lot of research conducted at the University of Saskatchewan to attempt to find ways to make better use of the flax straw in Saskatchewan, but no consumer products have been produced here to date. I wanted to try to find a way to use our flax straw in a consumer product.”

The idea would become the basis for the company Pela. After much research, trial and error, Lang created a material called Flaxstic™, a unique blend of plant-based biopolymer mixed with flax shive, an annually renewable waste byproduct of the flax oilseed harvest in Canada.

Pela’s flagship phone case completely breaks down into carbon, water, and organic biomass.

Meaning that you can put it into the compost when you’re finished with it, noted a recent company release.

Pela also develops

Jeremy Lang, formerly of Yorkton, continues to grow an environmentally friendly cellphone case business. other products made of environmentally sensible materials that educate and inspire a global community of people who are committed to making a positive impact on our planet.

Originally based in Saskatoon, but now transitioning to Kelowna, BC., Pela has taken another step in its growth, signing a major partnership deal announcing it has closed a $5M round of funding.

Marcy Venture Partners, the consumer focused VC fund co-founded by JAYZ, Jay Brown, and Larry

Marcus led the round with Toronto-based Kensington Capital.

The capital is being used to fuel rapid expansion of the company’s leading products in phone protection, Lang told Yorkton This Week Thursday. He said thanks to growth the firm will go from the current 25 staff at its Kelowna location to 40 in the near future.

“It gives us the resources to grow,” he said.

The partnership is one being seen as advantageous by both sides.

“Pela has incred-

ible values and offers incredible value in its products,” said Larry Marcus, Co-Founder and Managing Director of MVP, in a company release. “Matt Bertulli and the team are tapped into the tuned-in, conscious and discerning consumer that cares about what they buy.

Their products offer a powerful combination of utility, design and sustainability.”

“Part of what excited us about partnering with Marcy Venture Partners is their experience in

identifying and amplifying cultural trends,” said CEO of Pela, Bertulli, who Lang took on as a partner to help grow the business. “To us, there’s nothing more important than continuing to be a leader in a large global movement toward sustainable consumerism and we’re very excited to have the support of MVP.” Certainly the cellphone accessory market is a massive one, at about $20 billion annually worldwide, said Lang.

While Pela has grown 3,609 per cent in the last five years, in 2018 they also made significant strides toward creating a waste free future. From preventing 42,504 pounds of plastic from entering the waste stream, protecting 6,462 feet of coastline, 4.5 million miles of ocean and contributing $95,439.66 toward one per cent ‘For The Planet’.

Lang said the next step in growth will be getting their products to a broader audience. While primarily relying on online sales to-date, Pela is poised to take their cases to retail outlets.

“We’ll be in Target in the United States soon, which is pretty exciting,” said Lang, adding it is one more avenue allowing more people to be aware of the environmentally sustainable option.

“Most people when offered a more sustainable option will take it,” he said.

Lucky launches new recording

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton music fans will know the name Zachary Lucky from his shows at the old 5th Avenue Cup & Saucer.

And, of course the Saskatoon based folksinger has family ties to the area as the grandson of the well-known Smilin’ Johnnie of Wroxton.

Lucky has been in Toronto this weekend for the release of a new album, one which took some time to come about.

Entitled ‘Midwestern’ the latest album has taken almost exactly three years to come together after Lucky’s last recording.

“It’s been about three years now, almost to the day,” Lucky said in a telephone interview with Yorkton This Week Friday, just hours before his recording launch in Toronto. “Three years seems to be me, no matter how hard I try to get one out in two years, it stretches out to a third.”

And, Lucky said his time is at more of a premium these days, with a partner and two children, who have changed his life dramatically.

“Things have definitely changed the last five years, I met my partner and have mixed kids into it. There’s not as much time is the reality of it.”

There was also a desire to get the latest effort just right.

“I really wanted to make sure it was a set of songs I was happy with and sometimes that takes a bit longer,” said Lucky.

While admitting it might be a tad clichéd in the sense everybody says their latest recording is their best, in his case he does believe “it’s some of the best.”

That might come from maturity as a songwriter, as age does change perspective, not that Lucky is not proud of earlier material.

“I see songs I wrote in my 20s, that are still saying something,” he said.

That said Lucky said he does

think being older has gave him perspective in terms “of what words I’m putting in a song.”

Family has of course impacted Lucky’s view of his world.

“I have a clearer vision of what I want in my life,” he said, adding it’s about family now. “That is the biggest thing. It’s really not about me anymore.”

Lucky said he is definitely aware that he has children who need him, that while the road calls to him to play music, there are two young people who need a father to help mold them. He said he wants them to be Zachary 2.0.

“I want them to be a better version of me,” he said.

Lucky’s life may have changed, but he says it is definitely for the better. He still has his music that he loves, but the road trips are now shorter, with a family to go home to.

“I don’t know what I did to deserve a life like this,” he said, adding it has all taken some adjusting too when he thinks about it.

“I literally never thought I’d own a house, or buy a car. Those things never entered the equation for me.”

Of course the music remains near essential in the life of a musician who has spent years touring North America and Europe.

Lucky knows he has never quite broken into the big time, but he’s not sure he’d want that.

“It’s been a slow but steady thing,” he said, adding he is appreciative of everyone who has supported his music through the years.

As for breaking big, Lucky said he knows musicians who have done that.

“I really don’t know if I’d want that. I’m just happy to get dinner and a floor to sleep on.”

You can find Lucky on Facebook, including under his label Wroxton Recordings, or www.zacharylucky.com for physical copies of the latest recording, or digitally at places such as zacharylucky.bandcamp.com

Zachary Lucky has a new recording that he launched Friday in Toronto.

Perspective Fringe candidates demonstrate what this election is about

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Politics By the time you read this, Saskatchewan could have a prime minister from his province and a new Conservative government.

However, what the polls seem to suggest is this federal election campaign that’s been as close as it has been nasty is more likely to produce a minority government.

There’s been lots of talk this campaign on what divides us. The anger has been palpable and one can’t image how this is a good thing for an ever-divided country that struggles with its differences at the best of times.

It even makes one wonder why the candidates, themselves, are so eager to participate in such a messy affair — especially those candidates who really don’t really have a hope of winning.

Well, it’s actually rather interesting to get the perspective of candidates running for the socalled fringe parties. These are the candidates who don’t enjoy the luxury of campaign teams.

They have to pay expenses out of their own pockets because they don’t have donors. And they often must take time off from their work and forego income without any real prospects of a seat in the House of Commons or some cushy government appointment down the road.

They are motivated by their own beliefs and are beliefs that aren’t always easy to sell to other voters.

Yet, there they’ve been out on the road for the last six weeks — or even longer, in most cases — making their pitch to a usually polite but often unreceptive electorate.

It all begs the question: Why do they do it?

“If I wasn’t running, I wouldn’t have anyone to vote for,” said, People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate Tracey Sparrowhawk, who is running in Regina-Qu’Appelle where she is taking on the unenviable and seemingly hopeless task of unseating Conservative leader Andrew Scheer.

In fact, not so long ago, Sparrowhawk was a Conservative and strong supporter of Scheer’s 2017 bid to become CPC leader. A strong pro-life supporter like Scheer, she was attracted to what he was saying on the abortion issue and how his leadership would provide opportunities for changes.

However, in last two years, the Regina audiologist and mother of four found Scheer’s leadership to be a disappointment on not only the abortion issues but other issues like the right of free speech not inhibited by political correctness or taking on what she calls the climate change hysteria.

So Sparrowhawk is now campaigning as much as her audiologist job permits and knocking on as many doors as she can.

She believes she represents a silence majority and has been surprised at who has been receptive to the PPC message.

For example, while the majority are concerned about unfettered immigration, Sparrowhawk is surprised how well it resonates in the First Nations community in particular.

That said, she has also run headlong into the political concerns.

“Oh gosh. ‘We don’t want to split the vote.’

‘Maxime is a sore loser.’ I’ve heard it all,” she said.

However, Sparrowhawk’s challenge is probably not even as tough as the challenges faced

by Regina-Qu’Appelle Green candidate Dale Dewar, selling her party’s message in a seat where there’s not much enthusiasm for hearing about climate change and the costs needed to address it.

But the retired rural physician said it’s easier to relate to votes than people realize.

“I try to pick something from my own life and experiences that might match their lives,” Dewar said.

And she says she can agree on most of the points the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS) have identified as their key federal election issues.

Such candidates have taken on the challenge of running because of their strong beliefs.

In doing so, they may be showing why we have these noisy and often nasty campaigns.

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

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Time for cooler heads and unifying policies C

anadians voted last night, and as had been expected by many, no single party put forward a platform that the majority of voters were happy with.

The result of the general disillusion of voters was a minority government led by the Liberals; again, not an unexpected result.

If one were to believe the ridiculous rhetoric of social media, last night’s result was a death knell for the country. That will not be the case. Canada is made of sterner stuff than that, but the result was certainly one which will send a shudder to the foundation of the country.

The result is clearly not popular across most of Western Canada which went strongly Progressive Conservative, minus swaths of territory in Manitoba and British Columbia.

There are those on social media already reacting like spoiled children wanting to take their ball and go home when losing a game, expounding upon the idea of a Republic of Western Canada. That is a short-sighted reaction to be sure, and one that flies against the basic tenants of a democracy; namely, that you don’t always get the vote result individuals want.

Of course, the return to significance of the Bloc in Quebec capturing 32 seats does raise the ghost of separation in that province as well. In this case, the party’s return is likely more about PC leader Andrew Scheer’s inability to capture the imagination of Quebec voters as a viable option for those disgruntled with Justin Trudeau and his

Liberals.

In this election, no party was going to make the majority happy. The Liberals and PCs were both the choice of only one-third of voters across the country; the remaining third casting votes elsewhere. In a multi-party system, it is not unusual to have the majority of voter’s casting votes for parties other than those holding power. The day after, however, the results do sting the ardent supporters of the losing party.

The minority government is likely a positive in terms of popular support for the government. The Liberals will almost certainly be bolstered by the New Democrats who captured nearly 16 per cent of the popular vote which would suggest near 50 per cent support of the coalition.

What is clearly required now is a need for Canada to exhale following a divisive campaign, and then to get down to the job of rebuilding a greater sense of country coast-to-coast.

There are messages in the result the Liberal party needs to pay attention to, starting with the disillusionment felt across much of Western Canada and to a lesser extent in Quebec generally a bastion of Liberal support.

Clearly the Liberal platform did not resonate in the west, and it will require some adjustment if the party wants to recapture moderate voters out here.

Whether they can do that in a minority government where policies are often tempered by the requirements of the coalition will be the story to watch play out in the coming months.

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No official Veteran’s Week for Yorkton

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer For the first time in recent memory, and likely the first time ever, Yorkton Council has not declared Veteran’s Week in the city.

At the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Barry Whitehead, president of the General Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion made the annual request.

The Legion head began his presentation stating, “2019 is another year where we have a chance to say thank you to those many men and women who so bravely gave of themselves to give us the opportunities and freedoms we have today.” He then proceeded with the request.

“With this in mind, the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch #77 would request the City of Yorkton to recognize November 5 – 11 as Veteran’s Week and we will fly the flag of remembrance on the flagpole at the cenotaph on Darlington Street.

The flag raising will take place on the 5th of November at 1000 hours and the Legion invites the Mayor and Council to take part in the flag raising ceremony along with citizens of Yorkton.”

The request however was never discussed by

Council as they chose simply to record and file the presentation, a process where it becomes part of the official record of Council, but the specific request is not acted on.

In addition to the request for the City to recognize Veteran’s Week, Whitehead did take the opportunity to outline some of the activities that will happen leading up to the official Remembrance Day service Nov. 11.

Other events taking place are Poppy Tag Day which begins our Remembrance Week campaign on Saturday, October 26 with Cadets, Scouts and Cubs distributing and taking donations for poppies at different businesses throughout Yorkton. Again this year in preparation we approached St. Paul’s School, Columbia School and Sacred Heart High School to prepare 20,000 poppies for Tag Day. Regional High School students, under the supervision of Comrade Perry Ostapowich, will be distributing poppies and trays to Yorkton businesses. The Legion thanks these young men and women for giving up their Saturday to sell and distribute poppies on behalf of all our Veterans, outlined Whitehead’s presentation.

Wreath sales begin on

October 26, with Veterans and members of the Legion going to local businesses in Yorkton, Bredenbury, Saltcoats and Churchbridge selling wreaths. If anybody would like a wreath to honour the Veterans, please give them a call at 306-783-9789 or email branch77yorkton@gmail. com Starting on Tuesday, November 5, Legion Colour Parties will be attending remembrance ceremonies at schools and nursing homes in Yorkton and Saltcoats.

While at the schools, they will pick up the many entries in the poster and literary contests.

A Candlelight Tribute Ceremony will take place November 10, at 1800 hours at the Cenotaph on Darlington. Candles will be placed by children who are homeschooled.

Monday November 11, will be the Remembrance Day service in the Flexihall at the Gallagher Centre.

The Legion would like everyone seated by 1045 hours and thank Council for allowing them to host the parade at this venue.

After the service, they will be hosting a luncheon in the Gallagher Centre. All are invited to come and have refreshments and social time with the Veterans.

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History Corner Otthon CNR Station

OTTHON, Saskatchewan is located north of Melville on the Canadian National Railway line, 17 kilometers from Yorkton. The line was built in 1910 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. In 1919, due to the company’s financial difficulties, the Dominion Government took over the rail line, placing it under management of the Canadian National Railway. An interesting story appeared in The Yorkton Enterprise January 27, 1910. It tells of a petition that Otthon settlers sent to the GTP Company requesting that the station be called “Otthon” since it was already the name of the area settlers’ post office and the two

school districts of East Otthon and West Otthon. Some company officials wanted to name it “Hilton” or “Hillton.” It appears that the settlers won out because of some political intervention. The area had been settled mostly by Hungarians who had arrived sixteen years before the railway. Otthon is the Hungarian equivalent for the English word “home.”

Source of photo: Canadian National Western Depots by Charles Bohi.

This edition of History Corner originally appeared in the Oct. 28, 2009 edition of Yorkton This Week.

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Signing Presenters for the SWRC speak at the Horizon Credit Union Centre in Melville

Sask Waste Reduction Council Fall Workshop in Melville

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council held a series of fall workshops, allowing those in various parts of the supply chain to keep on top of various regulatory, technological and governmental updates in waste and recycling.

Melville held its Fall Workshop October 17th, which began on the local level. Andrew Fahlman, of the City of Melville, began the talks by providing information on local initiatives, followed by other city officials allowing people to compare notes.

Keagan Story of the City of Swift Current, Gerald Gilmore of the City of Melfort and Karen Dela Rosa or the City of Lloydminster were all in attendance, speaking on their city’s respective programs after Fahlman.

A presentation on single use items and disposables began at 10 a.m. while a talk on the supply chain and composting was held after a short break.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment

held an update followed by a municipal update regarding landfill funding and C&D disposal. A special presentation on composting in Alberta was held, with the day

Local author Gordon Matthews was at the Yorkton Public Library to promote his book ‘An Exodus to a Land of Promise.’ The new book dives into the story of two migrations, which lead to settlement in the area, following the migration of German people, specifically two migrations which happened a century apart. The first saw German colonists migrate east to the Galacia

Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

and Bukovina regions in the AustroHungarian Empire. The second saw those same colonists travel in the opposite direction, landing in Saskatchewan with the promise of 160-acres of free land. Matthews gave a reading from the book, and of course signed copies for those attending who purchased the hardcover edition.

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October 23, 2019 - October 29, 2019

Council Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 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

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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.

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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.North The project includes repairs to the overpass Dracup Avenue 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 M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were date is October 31, 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.

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Kids vote too with Student Vote Canada

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The adults were not the only ones to vote in October. Students from across Yorkton took to the polls themselves.

While their vote didn’t determine who was actually heading to Ottawa, it was a way to teach kids about the importance of voting as well as the issues which surround them.

Much like their parents, the kids nationally voted for a Liberal minority government, granting the party 110 seats with 22.3 per cent of the popular vote. The NDP, however, had much better luck with young people than they did with adults, edging out the Conservatives with 99 seats overall with 24.8 per cent. The Conservatives took the popular vote, with 25.1 per cent, but only 94 seats. The Greens came in fourth, but had much better luck with the kids, with 28 seats and 18.2 per cent of the vote.

Finally, the Bloc Quebecois didn’t reso-

Exley Fish marks his ballot (left), and Connor Sauser puts his ballot in the box with city councillor Aaron Kienle supervising at St. Paul’s School. nate with Quebec kids, with 9 seats and 1.3 per cent of the popular vote.

Yves-François Blanchet did not win his seat in Beloeil—Chambly, the only leader of a major party to lose their seat with the kids.

In Yorkton-Melville, the results looked a lot like they did for the adults, with Cathay Wagantall winning for the Conservative Party.

Wagantall herself was happy to learn that future voters wanted in her par-

liament.

“I love that!

Doorknocking two weeks ago, I was walking down the street, and two neighbor kids were playing.

The little boy came up to me and he said ‘you’re the one who’s going to

lower our taxes!’ And I thought, you’re learning things, you’re learning at home, you’re learning at school, and that’s great.”

Quinn Haider, principal at St. Paul’s School, said that the student vote was part of a larger effort

to get kids to learn about the Canadian political system. They hosted a question and answer session with the candidates before the vote itself, with questions written by students, and students were encouraged to take notes so they could make an informed decision.

“I wanted to make sure that our students had information so they weren’t just picking a name, they were actually picking the person who they think would do the best job.”

As a social studies teacher, Haider said that he wants to make what he’s teaching makes sense to the kids, to equip them for the future when they’ll be voting for the actual election.

“In a democracy, we want to make sure our citizens are informed and making the right choices.

What they’ve learned here, when they’re 10 or 11, I’m hoping will carry over when they’re in their 20s, or their 50s. The same processes, do the same research, and act upon their right to vote.”

October 23, 2019 - October 29, 2019

Council Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Commission/Committee/ Board Meetings Environmental Committee Meeting Date: Time: Location:

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 7:30 a.m.

Queen Street Water Treatment Plant

Planning and Infrastructure Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Time: 7:00 a.m.

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

Request for 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.

Other Job Opportunities • Parks Technician, Forestry - Level I, II, III or IV For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall.

The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Junior Raiders focused on championship

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Junior Raiders are one win away from making history.

Saturday the football team headed to Regina for semi-final action in the Regina Minor Football League calming the waters of the host Lakers rolling to a 52-0

win.

“The guys were very well-prepared,” said head coach Al Kyle.

“They played hard and did everything they were supposed to ... The game was pretty much in-hand from the outset.”

The win moves the Raiders to the championship this Saturday, (Oct. 26), against the Regina

Stampeders.

Asked if the lopsided win might lead to overconfidence headed to the final, Kyle said he hoped not.

While suggesting there is always a chance a team can read the scoreboard too much, they have focused all season on themselves as opposed to who they play.

“Our major focus hasn’t been on other teams, it’s been on ourselves, on getting better every game,” said Kyle.

And, then there is the motivation of accomplishing something never done before. Kyle said no Yorkton team has won a championship in Regina Minor Football before, and that has been a goal

from the outset of the season for the Junior Raiders – to be the first.

They get that chance at 1:30 Saturday at Leibel Field in Regina.

October 23, 2019 - October 29, 2019

Council Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 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.

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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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Trade missions can open doors

In terms of Canadian agriculture trade is paramount to success for producers.

It is well understood that Canadian producers can do one thing very well, and that is grow crops and livestock. Producers here are generally eager adopters of new technologies and ideas when it comes to production, a trait that goes back to the earliest farmers willing to try new varieties and ideas.

The result is that farmers in this country have always produced far more than can be consumed domestically in a broad range of crops and livestock.

When supply is far in excess of domestic demand the excess must

be sold to export markets.

Canada has generally done a good job of accessing foreign markets, but that is becoming a more difficult thing today.

There are more countries in an export position in terms of agricultural products.

There are new trade agreements and pacts that now must be manoeuvered through.

And, while governments have always meddled in trade with sanctions made for political gain and nothing more, that interference had seemed in decline for a period. The emergence of Donald Trump as president in the United States has certainly reignited national pro-

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Calvin Daniels tectionism in the States, and that has rippled through the world with other countries flexing their political muscle with tariffs and trade barriers.

So Canada needs to be more diligent than ever in keeping trade flowing as freely as possible to key foreign markets.

Generally, trade is best achieved seller to

buyer on some direct level, but one should not discount the occasional influential hand of politicians.

It is after all, politicians who often muddy the waters of trade with sanctions, so having another politician sitting down to discuss freer access to trade is not a bad idea.

In that respect it’s hard to see a down-

side, at least agriculturally speaking, to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s trade mission to Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, his first trade mission to these markets.

According to a government release, “the Premier’s focus was on expanding and diversifying access in the Asian markets for Saskatchewan’s food, fuel and fertilizer.”

Accepting that a release from government might be a touch biased, promoting those things Saskatchewan has to trade was exactly what Moe’s job was in taking the mission.

The mission involved more than 25 meetings and events, including the signing of 10

Memorandums of Understanding by Saskatchewan based organizations to expand and extend the relationships that Saskatchewan has abroad.

An MOU is not a trade deal, but it is a solid foot-in-the-door.

“Japan and South Korea represent key growth markets for our food, fuel and fertilizer, but also serve as launch points into developing markets in the Asian region,” Moe said in the release.

It is to be hoped the initiative becomes the foundation for more trade, because that is what the farm sector relies on.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Harvest nears 70 per cent complete Relatively warm and dry weather allowed for some producers to return to the field last week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Sixty-nine per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 55 per cent last week but remaining well behind the five-year (2014-18) average of 88 per cent for this time of year.

While many areas received mixed precipitation, others received very little and were able to spend more time in the field. The warm and dry weather forecast for next week will allow producers throughout the province to resume combining.

Good harvest progress was made in many regions last week; the northeastern region is the most advanced with 85 per cent of the crop

now combined. The westcentral region has 77 per cent combined, the southwest region 76 per cent, the northwest region 65 per cent, the southeast region 62 per cent and the east-central region 51 per cent.

Eighty-three per cent of barley, 79 per cent of mustard, 69 per cent of canary seed, 68 per cent of durum, 66 per cent of spring wheat, 58 per cent of canola and 43 per cent of chickpeas are now in the bin. An additional 35 per cent of canola is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Many areas of the province received moisture last week, with the Moosomin area reporting 40 mm of mixed precipitation. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 19 per cent surplus, 77 per cent adequate and four per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil

moisture is rated as 10 per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate and seven

per cent short.

Some fields remain saturated with excess

water, particularly in southern regions. Most crop damage this past

week was due to lodging, strong winds, localized flooding and frost. Geese and wildlife continue to cause damage by feeding on swathed crops.

Reports continue of significant downgrading at the elevator due to crops sprouting. The majority of the crop coming off is tough or damp and is being placed into aeration bins and grain dryers. At this time, most livestock producers indicate they have adequate supplies of hay, straw, greenfeed and feed grain heading into winter.

Farmers are busy drying grain, hauling bales and combining when they are able to.

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

Follow the 2019 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

No Council motion on ‘Showdown Week’

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce were at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday looking to have the week of Nov. 4-10 proclaimed Showdown Week in the city.

“Harvest Showdown, hosted by the Yorkton Exhibition Association is a premier attraction to the City of Yorkton.

It showcases farms and ranches in the area; serves to educate hundreds of local students about the agriculture industry; and is a major

events attraction including the debut of the Professional Bull Riders Canada event November 8 & 9,” explained Juanita Polegi Executive Director, Yorkton Chamber of Commerce in making the request.

Polegi said the farm sector certainly has an impact on Yorkton.

“The Agriculture industry significantly impacts the economy of the City of Yorkton with over 60 businesses directly involved in serving the farming and ranching community. It’s estimated that for every job in the agriculture industry

another seven jobs are generated in the economy,” she outlined.

With that in mind the Chamber, in partnership with the Yorkton Exhibition Association made the request for the proclamation.

However, Council chose not to make the proclamation, or to even vote on the request.

Instead they voted only to receive and file the presentation, which puts it in the official minutes of the meeting, but does not deal specifically with anything included in said presentation.

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Feeder sale A Charolais Influence Feeder Sale was held today at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton, in conjunction with the regular sale of cattle. The Charolais segment was an opportunity for area producers using the breed in their program

to have their feeder calves pre-sorted into lots to make them more appealing to buyers. Area Charolais breeders Neilson Cattle Company from Willowbrook, and Sliding Hills Charolais of Canora were on-hand to promote the breed.

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ART • ENTERTAINMENT • COMMUNITY

Celebrating with Jeffery Straker and friends

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Jeffery Straker is celebrating fifty years of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils, and he’s bringing along some friends to the party. Straker, Jack Semple and Annette Campagne will celebrate the major anniversary with a series of shows, including two local dates in Yorkton and Langenburg.

The shows are something special, because you don’t often see an entertainment package like this on one of these tours, explained Straker.

“Jack and Annette and myself all have a different musical style.

We’re all singer/songwriters, but I come at it from a roots/folk angle, and I’m a piano player. Jack is a blues guitar player, and Annette is a folk singer who sometimes sings in French and sometimes in English. There’s a real diversity in the show.”

The trio got together after being prompted to make a celebration show.

Straker, Semple and Campagne played together in a Christmas show, Jeffrey Straker and Friends: A Very Prairie Christmas. The audience responded, and the trio loved making music

together.

“If I have to go on the road for a month with two people, I want to go on the road with two people I know I get along with and I know are super, amazingly talented.”

They sing their own songs, but also do songs together, doing three part harmonies and playing together.

A tour celebrating the arts councils makes sense, said Straker, because for many people in rural Saskatchewan, it’s their first taste of live music, and that includes Straker himself.

“I come from a small town myself. I come from a town of 300 people that wasn’t that far from Yorkton, I come from Punnichy. I grew up out of the urban areas, I grew up on a farm. I remember back in my school days, I remember the arts councils sending touring acts through to our schools.

Some of the earliest performances by people who weren’t from our town, were brought in by arts councils. Fast forward to today, a lot of the touring acts who are touring Canada, they’re stopping in Regina or Saskatoon, maybe Moose Jaw or Swift Current, but they’re not going to these places, and that’s not to say there aren’t great and hungry

feels it suits the new music. While it was sparked by a sad event, he said it’s not a sad album, with plenty of up beat songs to go with some of the more introspective ballads.

“With time, you really do, if you allow yourself, you get to see some great joy you had with this person. Luckily, part of me has got there.”

Jeffery Straker and friends will celebrate 50 years of Osac in Yorkton on Oct. 26 as part of the Stars for Saskatchewan series. audiences looking for a good live show, and are super appreciative of it.”

He loves playing in a small town, but that also comes with it’s own pressure, he explained.

“Because I come from a small town, they all kind of feel like a home town crowd to me, and I really want to impress them. Although there’s always this super warm welcome, I put extra pressure on myself that I deliver something good.”

Those rural roots are also a big part of Straker’s music, from his first album to today. His latest single, One Foot on Main

Street, is about growing up in a small town, and how it’s still part of his life.

“The older you get, the more you realize how much your roots are planted in the ground.”

The single is building toward’s Straker’s next album. Writing the album began in a sad event, with the sudden death of Straker’s mother. That began reminiscing, and he found himself flooded with memories of her and growing up.

“When I drove back to Punnichy for my mom’s funeral, that day I was waiting at the train tracks

in my car for the train to go by, and the train tooted its horn. I had this very vivid recollection of being on a bike with my best friend waiting for the train to go by when I was less than ten. The opening of the song is “I would hear the horn blowin’ on the CN train.”

It’s literally that picture in my head that sparked the beginning of the song.

It’s very special and actually very emotional to sing.”

He’s excited about the eventual album, which is partially recorded. It’s a turn into the roots and folk direction, and he

The Langenburg date will also be a reunion for Straker, between a musician and an instrument.

The piano in Langenbug was found on SGI Salvage for a low price, and Straker was the guy the Langenburg Arts Council got to test it. This is his first time playing it since it arrived at its new home.

“I played it and said ‘this piano’s amazing.’ It smelled like smoke though, because it was in a house fire. It turned out that the smoke damage was really insignificant, that was able to get cleared up, and they bought the piano for super cheap.”

Straker will be in Langenburg on Oct. 25, brought to town by the Langenburg Arts Council.

He will be in Yorkton on Oct. 26 as part of the Yorkton Arts Council’s Stars for Saskatchewan series.

Paper Bag Players get creepy with next play

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Paper Bag Players have made you laugh, they’ve made you cry, but until now, they haven’t tried to make you shake in your boots before. The local theatre troupe is taking a new direction for their next play, and it’s going darker. Room No. 5. There will be two performances of Bev Clark’s chilling short play at the Land Titles Building on Oct. 25, one at 8:00 p.m. and the other at 10:00 p.m.

Director Teresa Weber is excited about doing something they’ve never done before. Set in a psychiatric ward, it has given the cast and crew and opportunity to really dive deep into the characters, and their own nightmares.

“It’s a nightmare, but with all the characters that are in it, exactly

whose nightmare is it?

And even at the end, you might be walking out thinking ‘what was that play about?’

There are seven scenes, but there are so many twists in it, but I don’t want to give too much away!”

The cast is made up of veterans with the Paper Bag Players, and includes Pam Milani, Kris Gendall, Mike Thompson, Amber Matechuk and Kelly Kacsmar. Weber said they’ve fit the roles wonderfully, and bring the creepiness a thriller needs.

“Sometimes, the way the lines are being delivered, just gives you a little chill... I can’t imagine, once we get the lights, the music and the fog machine going, it’s going to be a thrill.”

The cast of Room No. 5, the chilling short play presented by the Paper Bag Players, is Pam Milani, Kris Gendall, Mike Thompson, Amber Matechuk and Kelly Kacsmar.

Excited to get the play in front of audiences, Weber said that it’s going

to be a great way to get into the Hallowe’en spirit.

Treasure trove The Yorkton Antique Auto Association presented its Last Chance’ Antique/ Collectible Flea Market & Automobile Swap Meet Saturday. The annual event was held at St. Mary’s Culture Centre. The market attracted vendors selling

Beyond the local performance, the group will be performing the play at

the TheatreOne in Kindersley on Nov. 14-16.

The play is not appro-

priate for young children, with conversations of violence and sexual abuse.

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antiques, toys, glassware, coins, books and more, giving those taking in the event a range of ‘treasures’ to consider.

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Community Spotlight It Takes A Community To Build A Community FREE Information Session and Lunch - Wed., Oct. 30, 2019, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CCST, Christie’s Funeral Home, 121 Palliser Way, Yorkton.

All ages. Free. The Soup Haven serves healthy lunches, free of charge, to all children in need at our local schools. Join us on Oct. 30, to learn about the programs and services provided by The Soup Haven and how you can help feed the children in our community.

Register for the lunch at www.christiesfuneralhome.com. More: https://wwwchristiesfuneralhome.com/upcoming-events

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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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Westview United Church Fall Supper Sun., Oct. 27. One sitting 5:00 p.m. Advance Tickets only – call church office for tickets 306-783-3063.

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Yoga Classes for Seniors - New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Come out and get fit every Tuesday and Friday 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.

Lorraine Johnson Baxter and the Blue Bunny. Baxter has finally found his forever home, and he loves his new family. But everything goes wrong when blue Bunny, his new best friend, goes missing! Join us for a heartfelt story about wanting to belong. YPL Children’s Storytime 10:30 a.m., Mon., Nov. 4 and Thurs., Nov. 7, 2019 at Yorkton Public Library.

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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. 25, New Memory Lane - Halloween Dance.

Admission $10. Contact Peter 306-782-1846.

Rent Hall: 306-783-6109, 306-782-5915.

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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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Calling All Musicians!

Yorkton Community Band fall season on Tues., 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 306-6206605.

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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.

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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Please use the back door.

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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-5022 or 306-6209889 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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 306-783-3765 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.

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

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

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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e ck e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gather in gs to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 or e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.

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Strings of peppers have a unique name Pop quiz, gardeners!

What do you call a string of dry peppers? These beautiful strings of peppers are called ristras, and we have probably all seen pictures of them if we have seen pictures from New Mexico. This method of saving peppers for future use has to be one of the easiest and loveliest ways to preserve our garden produce.

Our pepper plants yielded well, in spite of the challenging year, and so far we have had the peppers in a basket to decorate our kitchen for the Thanksgiving season. We also have several handfuls of beautiful purple-black hot peppers given to us by a dear friend, and they have been part of our display as well. But now it is time to do something with them, and after making some pepper vinegar, making a ristra is our next project.

Sweet Pea always used to make ristras with the hot peppers that she grew in her beautiful garden. I remember one year we planted several of the cayenne peppers, and they were unbelievable. You know how sometimes plants produce so well and look just like they do in pictures in the seed catalogues? We don’t know what we did right that year, but those cayenne pepper plants had dozens of long, slender peppers on each plant. We couldn’t use them all at once, so Mom washed them, dried them well, and strung them side by side on long pieces of dental floss. After they had actually dried, some of the strings got transferred into glass jars and Mom stored them in a cool, dark cupboard. But a few strings hung by the window in her cheerful kitchen, and were handy to just pinch one off the string when we were cooking!

Chile peppers are part of the capiscum family, and have been domesticated for over seven thousand years.

Guess what, they are a vegetable when they’re green, and a spice when they are dry. You might wonder why sometimes you see the name spelled

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Gardener’s Notebook “chili” and other times “chile”. “Chile” is the correct Aztec spelling, but the English version ends the word with an “i”.

When Columbus took the chile back to Europe, it was a sensation that in time spread to various parts of the world, and I read this interesting factoid: that one quarter of the world eats hot chile every day in one recipe or another.

As gardeners it is always fun to try a new variety. I remember Mom tried a variety that was supposed to be very, very hot. I’m not sure if they were habaneros or scotch bonnets, but they were small, roundish peppers, and indeed, very hot. In the fall, Mom strung them on one string, and they were hanging downstairs for years, forgotten. One day, we were downstairs and Mom said we may as well toss that old string out, it had been there so long the peppers probably had no heat left. I

cut the string and slid the peppers off. Awhile later, not thinking, I rubbed my lips with my fingers, and look out! The heat was there, just from slightly crushing the old peppers and touching the string.

Peppers are measured for heat with Scoville Heat Units, and those peppers must have had a high rating! I learned my lesson and handle all hot peppers with great care!

Ristras are supposed to bring us good health and good luck, so if you have any hot peppers, try making a pretty ristra for your kitchen!

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their AGM and supper meeting on Wednesday, November 20. This meeting is for members only and their guests.

Members, if you have any questions just call Liz at 782-2830.

Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!

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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

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Fall feast

If there is one thing synonymous with fall in communities across the Canadian Prairies it is the fall supper. In community halls and church basements people gather for good food and friendship as the warm days of summer fade and winter beckons on the horizon. One such supper was held Sunday at St. Andrew’s United Church in Yorkton. The ham and meatball supper was enjoyed by a nearly full church basement, with no one leaving hungry.

A most important journal entry After years of teaching journaling workshops, the regular habit has slipped away from me.

Life is moving faster. I’m moving slower. Taking an hour at the end of each day to jot my thoughts and prayers simply rarely happens anymore. I’m poorer for that. Quiet reflection, pondering both simple and complex aspects of the days God has filled with grace and loveliness, even difficult blessings, made me a better person. More thoughtful. Deeper.

The habit of journaling, as I often told my students, also sticks a peg on the wall of one’s mind.

A place to hang memories that otherwise slip

too far below the surface to be retrieved. So many are lost to me now. Firsts and lasts, beginnings and endings. I catch mental glimpses of them sometimes. Wisps of thought, coloured joy and echoed voices, taunting me to chase them, grasp them.

I try. It almost never works. Those memories are as gone as yesterday’s clouds. I tell myself that maybe it doesn’t matter, and maybe I’m right.

But every so often in the evening, before the ink of day dries on the ceaselessly flipping pages of my mind, I sit at my computer and tap out my thoughts. Inevitably, I rise with a better understanding of life,

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and sometimes a clear realization. A few nights ago, after everyone left our home following our family Thanksgiving dinner with the Beans, I penned what may be the most important bit of journaling I’ve written for years: “I am grateful. So grateful that God spared my 66 year old husband

a dozen years ago. But. HE IS NOT THE SAME man and the lingering effects of his brain injury (encephalitis caused by his West Nile Neurological Disease) mean that indoor celebrations and gatherings with our wonderful, loud and large family, such as the day and dinner we’ve just had are excruciating

and debilitating for him; physically, mentally and emotionally. After everyone left I found him sitting hunched over on the edge of the bed. Almost catatonic. Used up, hurting and beating himself up that he can’t be the husband, father, fatherin-law and grandfather he’d like to be. That he has tried so very, very hard to be these dozen years. He won’t admit it, but I see it: the trying is killing him. It’s time I stop accepting his selfsacrifice in order to have the Rockwellian type of gatherings that so often accompany birthdays and holidays. Time we stopped pretending this will pass. That next time

will be better. That the lost days of recovery and dread in the leadup don’t matter. We must completely up-end the way we do family gatherings or large gatherings for any reason. I can’t imagine what that means right now but Christmas will look far different. We will find a way that works for us all or “us all” will become, of necessity, us two. I have a feeling our daughter, still recuperating from her concussion, will understand.”

Father, for all people forced to seek a new way to do life today, no matter the reason, bring clarity and determination. Let love lead the way, and let love follow. Amen.

Save Something for a Rainy Day “Lazy hands make for poverty, but dilligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.”

— Proverbs 10:4-5 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 27th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. in Sheho Town “19th Sunday After Pentecost/ Thanksgiving”

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 23 - Bible Study at 10:00 a.m.; Everyone Welcome Worship Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Sat., October 26 - Fall Tea and Bake Sale 2:00 p.m.

Sun., October 27 - Worship 10:30 a.m.

Mon., October 28 - Quilting 1:00 p.m.

Wed., October 30 - Bible Study 10:00 a.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 27th

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 27th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

Fall Outreach Supper 5:00 p.m.

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!’

Westview Fall Supper Sunday, Oct. 27th One sitting at 5:00 p.m.

Advance tickets only - call Church office 306-783-3063 Adults $20, children 12 & under $10

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.)

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Sasakamoose attends Terrier game

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Fred Sasakamoose made history as a hockey player more than a half century ago.

Born in 1933 Sasakamoose is a former professional hockey player, which doesn’t make him unique, although it showed he was talented on skates.

But what did make his debut in the National Hockey League historic was that he was the first Canadian indigenous player in the NHL, and the first First Nations player with treaty status.

Born on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation, in the Big River, SK. area, Sasakamoose’s road to the NHL was not an easy one, he admitted during an interview with Yorkton This Week Friday. Now 85, he says First Nations players are better situated to succeed than he was.

“First Nations and Metis players play organized hockey now. They communicate more with other (non-aboriginal) players. They’re going to school with them,” he said on a break from activities associated with First Nations Night being hosted by the Painted Hand Casino and Yorkton Junior ‘A; Terriers.

Sasakamoose was only six when taken to live in a residential school.

“There was only Indian kids. We didn’t communicate with white kids,” he said.

So when the Junior hockey team came calling for Sasakamoose to go there to play, it was a massive step into the complete unknown.

“When I went to Moose Jaw in 1948 it changed my life altogether,” he said, then pausing added “for the better.”

But, initially he did not want to go.

“I didn’t think I belonged to white society. That was just my feeling,” he

said.

Sasakamoose said he recalls when the hockey scout and local priest arrived at his parent’s door, it had taken the scout four days to find the family in an era when their home still did not have running water or electricity, let alone a telephone.

The scout wanted Sasakamoose in Moose Jaw, an unknown place eight hours south.

“I’d been to Duck Lake 150 miles away. That was a long ways,” he said.

Sasakamoose said he had tears in his eyes, and fear gripping his heart, but his mother said he should go. He told her in two weeks he would be back.

But, Sasakamoose’s skills kept him in Moose Jaw for four years.

“It was a wonderful highlight of my life. I didn’t want to go, but I wanted to play hockey,” he said reflecting on the internal battle he felt.

The first camp in Moose Jaw had 120 players trying out, Sasakamoose the only First Nations player. As cuts began he said he asked why players were no longer in the dressing room.

Told they weren’t good enough they had been sent home he asked “why not me?

I want to go home.”

In the end he made the team. He said he ended up centering a line with Al Laycock, a black player from Edmonton on his right wing, and Jimmy Chow from Saskatoon, an Asian player on left wing.

“I had a black lace on my right skate for Al Laycock and a yellow lace on my other skate for Jimmy Chow and a red feather on my shoulder for me at centre,” he said.

Finding himself at ease in Moose Jaw Sasakamoose said he began to think.

“You start dreaming. You’re a dreamer and after a couple of years in

Fred Sasakamoose was the special guest at First Nations Night at Friday’s Terrier game.

Junior I got called up in 1952,” he said, adding it was to a camp in Ontario for the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks.

Sasakamoose would make the Blackhawks for the 1953-54 season, but played only 11 games.

Asked if he looks back and wished he has stuck it out longer, Sasakamoose pauses before replying, “I think so.”

Then he picks up on the short stay in the NHL. “I had a reason to come home,” he said.

Sasakamoose was married, and at training camp for 21 days had no word from her.

“She didn’t phone or write me a letter. I was getting concerned my wife was going to leave me,” he said, adding he made up his mind to go home.

Now the regrets of hockey are few.

“I had a good life,” he said, adding

the marriage to Loretta lasted, resulting in nine children, and today the family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren number 131.

“Christmas is just like a tornado,” he muses.

Sasakamoose said it feels good too that he is still remembered as a pioneer in terms of hockey.

“There was a barrier that I broke,” he said, although at the time he was not aware of it.

Today, Sasakamoose said players just have more doors open to them.

“It was hard for me to make it. I wasn’t confident in myself. I didn’t think I was good enough,” he said, adding First Nations players today have a greater self belief because others have made it.

And, he wants to see that grow.

Sasakamoose said he has meetings planned with Gary Bettman Commissioner of the NHL, and Tom Renney head of Hockey Canada, and the message he wants to get across is that is time a First Nations/Metis team went to the Olympics as a separate hockey team.

“It’s time we are recognized as a nation,” he said.

The Assembly of First Nations, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and various Saskatchewan First Nations have recognized Sasakamoose for his achievements.

Sasakamoose has been inducted into the Saskatchewan First Nations Sports Hall of Fame, Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame, Meadow Lake Wall of Fame, FSIN Circle of Honour and the Canadian Native Hockey Hall of Fame.

He was installed in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Churchbridge honours Kaminski

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Kevin Kaminski may have played only 139 National Hockey League games, but they are a memorable 139 games for people in his hometown of Churchbridge.

For Churchbridge, Kaminski has been more than ‘a guy who made the big time’. Since his retirement the former hockey tough guy, he has 528 penalty minutes in those 139 games, has been a huge supporter of the town he grew up in. An annual golf tournament with his name attached has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local projects.

And, Saturday Kaminski continued to give to his community, arranging for the LaRonge Icewolves, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to play the Yorkton Terriers in his hometown. (See game story on A19) But the community had a special thank you planned in secret for Kaminski.

Called to centre ice

Churchbridge has renamed its arena after former NHL player Kevin Kaminski.

before the first puck drop a tarp was lifted high above the ice to reveal the barn Kaminski first skated in would now bear his name as the ‘Kaminski Arena’.

“I had no clue that was coming,” said Kaminski in an interview after the

first period of the game.

“I was surprised we even got a game here in Churchbridge.”

Stealing a glimpse up at the sign he added, “That was pretty special and pretty cool. It made me have a tear in my eye.”

The arena holds memories for Kaminski.

“I was born in ’69 and I was on skates at 21-months,” he said, adding the ice his Icewolves were playing on was where he had learned to skate.

And there was a particular Pee Wee team that people along the glass watching the game were talking about that Kaminski recalls fondly too. He was on that team, along with Spy Hill’s Jeff Odgers who would also make the NHL, the young players still dreaming of the pros won a provincial title.

“We had a great bunch of guys that battled hard.

It was a team that com-

peted for each other,” said Kaminski.

As for the naming of the arena Kaminski said he probably shouldn’t have been surprised, adding his hometown is a special one.

“This is Churchbridge, one of the most supportive small towns in Saskatchewan,” he said.

As far as what he has done for the community through the years, Kaminski said there was a good reason to do what he did.

“It’s for the kids in the future ... For me that is what it’s all about,” he said.

Today Kaminski focuses on sharing what he knows about the

game with the Junior Icewolves.

“This is what I do.

It’s my 20th year coaching ... I’m trying to pass on what I’ve learned,” he said, adding he has been coached by some of the best Mike Babcock, Jim Shoenfeld, Bryan Trottier and Barry Trost among them.

Kaminski said he has come to learn the hockey community of Western Canada “is a small world,” and that the game of hockey has helped him develop relationships “all around the world.”

But, no place is more special than his hometown.

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Wheelchair rugby catches attention

When you are a tad addicted to sports, the Internet is the great enabler in terms of feeding that habit.

There are times television, especially given the often limited scope of sport coverage by the major sports cable networks in this country, when what is on the tube is limited. Sure if you are up to watch replays of past Canadian Football League, or Toronto Raptors games, or National Hockey League encounters rebroadcast from the previous night, the two sports channels do an admirable job.

Frankly watching games from a day ago is difficult enough since avoiding knowing the scores in our immediate

news world is almost a Houdini like trick even in DVRing games to just hold off viewing long enough to fast forward through Trivago ads and the monotonous drone of Don Cherry, let alone a game played a day, week, or five years ago.

So when the networks cheap out on reruns rather than daring to offer viewers something new, different fresh, I turn to YouTube.

That has meant watching the U17 Women’s Softball Championships from Panama in the last week. The games had Spanish announcers, so that element was muted, but softball is played at a pace easy enough to follow along as Canada has rolled through early

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Sports event contests, although in super round play they sputtered. Of course if you enjoy a sport winning, while desired, is not essential if the team you cheer for puts forward a good effort.

Thanks to a reminder on Facebook I also managed to catch Team Canada games at the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge 2019 in Japan.

For anyone not fam-

iliar with wheelchair rugby I heartily suggest you check it out. Yes, I am inclined toward rugby to start with, but this is a sport unique in its own right, and one that has constant action, lots of scoring, and the element of physicality you expect if the word rugby is used. This is a sport I’d mark as must watch if there were a pro league, which makes me wonder

in Major League Rugby might one day be wellserved by sponsoring teams for a wheelchair league.

Digressing here, although it is something of a natural segue, I feel the same way about sledge hockey. The sport fascinates me, and I find it generally as interesting as the men’s game that I watch more today than I have probably ever, although in my youth I was a rabid fan watching Hockey Night In Canada as the viewing choice Saturday among the two channels we had access too, and reading Hockey News cover-to-cover weekly.

For me, watching a sport tends to be a case of skimming the cream off

the barrel. By that I mean I gravitate to the highest level of the sport where there is a Canadian team to follow. So, in the case of hockey it is the NHL. To get me watching other hockey it has to offer something uniquely different – world competitions, the local Terriers, or in this case the sledge version of the game which is certainly unique and entertaining at the world level, the only time I’ve seen the game on TV. That is the same scenario with wheelchair rugby. You can see the core idea of rugby in the sport, but it is uniquely designed to fit wheelchair play, and it works as a surprisingly fast, high scoring sport that is easy to get into as a fan.

Bodnaryk wins gold in Canada Open

By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Matthew Bodnaryk can legitimately say he’s at the top of his sport: the martial arts master took home the gold medal at the Canada Open for taekwondo, which ran from October 2nd to 4th.

Not only did Bodnaryk win the gold, but he managed to do it while actually coaching two other athletes in different divisions while still competing himself. The Yorkton resident holds a 4th Dan black belt, and is a familiar face as Master Matthew Bodnaryk, at Kees Taekwondo.

“It was a good event, that’s for sure,” said Bodnaryk.

“Over a thousand participants from over 51 different countries. It’s obviously a big, prestigious event, and I had two athletes that I had to coach. One from our

school, out of Yorkton, and I had another girl that was from Regina.

She had quite a few people that were in her division. We have nationals coming up in January.

“This is kind of our preparation that we do internationally. I’m hoping to obviously get first there too, because then I get on the Canada[ian] team. If all goes well, and I show up for the day, so to speak,” he laughed.

Still, he stressed the importance of competition, even if you don’t get a medal.

“You still get ranking points. You get more if you win, so you want to get as many points as you can so even if you win at Nationals that they select you and say, ‘You know, you’re the best individual to represent Canada.’”

How does one juggle coaching and competing at an elite level at the

same time?

“I’ve been juggling it a number of years now, where I’ve been coaching as well as competing,” said Bodnaryk.

“Sometimes it does at times get in the way [with officials]. Usually, they’re pretty understanding.

You just let the official know, ‘I’m coaching and competing.’ The number one thing is you’ve got to get your mindset ready.

You’ve got to be ready as an athlete; ready to compete and then a lot of the time once I’m done my competition, I’m running to the change room, getting my shoes back on, and then walking out and cheering on my athletes getting ready to coach.”

To compete at a high level, Bodnaryk is straightforward in his advice: “You’ve got to be mentally and physically ready for the day.”

Derek Stykalo and Cliff Trombley of the Deer Park Men’s Club present Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney with a cheque for $40,000.

Deer Park Men’s Club makes payment

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Deer Park Men’s Club made a major payment to the City of Yorkton Monday.

Appearing at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Club President Cliff Trombley reminded that they were before Council a year ago to arrange a six-year interest free loan from the City for up to $85,000 for a new green to be constructed at #7 on the course.

The construction cost ended up being $150,000, with the Club putting up

the initial $65,000, with some work in regards to cart path and sand traps yet to be completed.

Under the agreement with the City the men’s club had agreed to pay $14,000 per year for five years, with a final payment of $15,000 in year six.

However, through a series of fundraising events this year, including relaunching the ‘Blue Owl’ men’s tournament, the club presented the City with a cheque for $40,000, leaving $33,700 outstanding.

“Our goal is to be back next year to pay the balance,” said Trombley.

Raider boys soccer team onto provincials The Raider Boys Soccer Team hosted the East Central Provincial Playoffs at Century Field on Saturday.

“Our Raider Boys played Moosejaw Peacock at 11:30am beating them 5-3 to clinch a spot at Provincials with

three goals from Justin Adam and two goals from Nic Nesseth,” said YRHS instructor Dennis Nesseth.

The Raiders advanced to the final game at 3pm versus the Swift Current Colts.

Nic Nesseth answered Swift Current’s

first goal to tie it at the half, but Swift Current pulled away with a 3-1 win.

The Raiders will face Regina’s Campbell Collegiate in the first game at Provincials this Friday in Swift Current.

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Football/lacrosse seek additional space

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Minor Football and the Yorkton Lacrosse Association are looking for a new field to accommodate growing participation in the two sports.

Monday the two organizations made a presentation to the regular meeting of Yorkton Council to make a formal request for municipal help in developing the field they seek.

“Currently, YLA practices on a city owned field behind St. Paul’s school and YMF practices on fields owned by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD - two practice fields at the YRHS that are not regulation size and Century Field),” detailed a letter presented to Council.

But numbers are growing necessitating more

fields.

There are approximately 130 participants annually in lacrosse and 175 in football.

At present Century Field is the prime football field.

“Century Field is the game field – all practices are very limited to using that space as the field conditions worsen drastically the more the field is used. The overuse kills the grass in various parts of the field – mainly right at center field – and this can lead to safety issues for the players as the grass erodes and the dirt area gets extremely hard.

With football alone, the field space graciously provided by GSSD is not enough space to practice with all the levels of football,” noted the letter.

Century Field is however central to the sports growth.

“Improvements and

regular maintenance at Century Field, the updated grandstands and the Richardson Community Clubhouse are some of the top facilities in the province, if not the top facility. Therefore, it’s in the best interest of GSSD and minor football to stay off Century Field as much as possible and use it solely for game days. YMF has been helping provide maintenance to the field as well as obtaining donations of fertilizer for the main field. Volunteers and donations to YMF are also enabling us to run power from a GSSD owned facility to our spotters’ booth/concession in the very near future,” details the letter.

So a new field is sought, but one close to the existing football infrastructure.

“YMF and YLA are jointly requesting that

the City of Yorkton provide a city owned playing surface within close proximity to Century Field, the two practice fields at the YRHS and the Richardson Community Clubhouse that would accommodate both our respective sports. The close proximity to the Richardson Community Clubhouse would also provide YML a more permanent practice space and access to the change rooms and washrooms on a permanent basis,” detailed the

letter.

The field size needs of both football (160 yards by 65 yards) and lacrosse (110 yards by 60 yards) are very similar and a field similar in size to Century Field would help alleviate permanent field availability for all levels of minor football and minor lacrosse.

The groups suggest the space that is adjacent to the Lions Ball Diamond by the Kinsmen Arena.

It could be a combined space used by baseball, football and lacrosse.

Asked if the two groups would pay rental for a city-owned field, football representative Roby Sharpe replied, “obviously we’d rent the field ... pay a rental fee like everybody else.”

But when Councillor Randy Goulden asked if the two groups had come up with a cost to create the field, Sharpe’s answer was a quick “nope.”

The matter was ultimately referred to City Administration to prepare a report with more details.

Raider Gridders host playoff game Saturday

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Raider Gridders were given the scare of their season Saturday in Moose Jaw. “We won 19-16 ... But we were down 14-0 early and battled back,” said Yorkton head coach Roby Sharpe.

Moose Jaw Central had a huge play on a catch Sharpe said was maybe a one-in-100 type.

“Then we fumbled the ball on a punt return on about our five-yard line, and they punched it in,”

he said.

Suddenly the Raider Gridders were in unfamiliar waters, trailing the game 14-0. The team could have cracked, but they didn’t.

“I said after I was very proud of the way we responded. There was no finger pointing ... They just got it done as a unit, as a team,” said Sharpe.

With about five-minutes left on the clock the Raider Gridders kicked a field goal to go ahead by three, playing stout defence to hold the slim margin until the final

whistle.

Sharpe said they were hoping for a close game to get them ready for the playoffs, and it was certainly that, a nail-biter with first place on the line. A loss would have given Moose Jaw top spot.

With first place in the bag, the Raider Gridders will host their playoff opener this Saturday (Oct. 26), at 2 p.m. at Century Field; the time still to be determined.

A win Saturday and Yorkton would host the league final Nov. 2.

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Pee Wee action The Yorkton Pee Wee AA Hockey Tournament was held this past weekend at the Kinsmen Arena.

Action in the event wrapped up Sunday which included action Friday afternoon with the Yorkton CWB Terriers facing off against

the Regina Tigers. Other teams in the tournament included; Estevan Meter Bruins, Brandon AA Wheat Kings, Weyburn Young Fellow Wings, Dauphin Home Hardware Kings, Regina Mustangs, and Saskatoon Kodiaks.

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BILOUS - Art Bilous, longtime Yorkton businessman, beloved husband of Helen Bilous, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 71 years of age. Arthur Benedict Bilous was born on January 26, 1948 at Canora, SK; a son of Harry and Anne (nee Gazdewich) Bilous. In 1952 Art’s brother Rick came along and soon after the family relocated to Yorkton. Art received his education in Yorkton, completing high school at St. Joseph’s College. On March 2, 1973 Art was united in marriage to Helen Cherry. Soon after, Art and Helen moved to the Bilous family farm north of Yorkton, where they have resided to this day. On January 1, 1976 Art and Helen purchased a local business, Yorkton Distributors, which was a Shell Bulk fuel agency. It began as fuel distribution and with the help of brother Rick it soon expanded into farm chemicals, and later on into seed. The business grew from two farm delivery trucks to eventually a fleet of three tandems and four semi-trailer units. With the changes in the industry the fuel delivery was discontinued in 2007, which in turn allowed the farm input side to expand.

Through the tremendous support of the farming community in the area the business grew beyond everyone’s expectations. Art was a very humble person, he treated each customer, employee and company representative with dignity and respect. The brothers operated the business until it was sold two years ago. His business involvement allowed he and Helen to travel the world and multiple trips were taken to many places. Art was very adventurous exploring new areas to the fullest. Art’s life-long passion for snowmobiling began when he and Rick purchased two Commanchie Roll-O-Flex snowmobiles. Following a trip to Yellowstone with Helen and being so impressed with the groomed trails and signage, Art purchased groomers and began to make local trails in the area. Some of these trails are still being maintained by the Yorkton Sno-Riders Club. Through his passion for snowmobiling he became a great supporter of Snowarama by sponsoring and donating fuel, food and signage. Over the years Art collected snowmobiles and currently has over 120 machines in a snowmobile museum called Super Tracs Racing on their farm. Helen purchased a 1941 Farmall H tractor to use as a lawn ornament. Art and Brian Eckhart restored this tractor. Thus began the vintage tractor museum and today it houses several more vintage tractors. Art enjoyed these collections. He could tell you stories and the history of each piece of equipment he owned. His other interests included racing: stock car racing, drag racing, dirt bike racing and especially tractor pulling. Art enjoyed the tractor pull tractor “The Remedy”. Art loved his dogs. He always had time to take them for a truck ride in the ‘dog truck’, as well as making the odd trip to McDonalds for a burger. Art lived life to the fullest and had a passion for life, family and animals. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Anne Bilous, mother and father-in-law Florence and Lincoln Cherry and brotherin-law Elwood Cherry. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Helen; brother Rick and his wife Teresa, their children, Sharlene (Darius) Delon, Kendra (Kurt) Bigoraj, Annelle (Mitchell) Bodnarik and Rylan Elliott and their families. Also sister-in-law Lois (Alvin) Mosell and brothers-in-law, Nelson Cherry and Dale (Myrna) Cherry, their sons Todd, Tim, and Trent Cherry and their families. The funeral service was held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day officiating. Tributes were given by long-time friends Ron Blommaert and Barry Bradshaw. Music played was “How Great Thou Art”, “The Dance”, and “Go Rest High on That Mountain”. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark with Bryan Eckhart, John Kweens, Sharlene and Darius Delon and Kendra and Kurt Bigoraj serving as the casket bearers, Memorials were to Snowarama, c/o Box 5011, Yorkton, S3N 3Z4. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

CHALUS - David (Dave) Donald Chalus of Yorkton left this world suddenly on October 12, 2019 at the age of 63. He was predeceased by his wife Linda Chalus (Dunphy) in 2005. Dave was born August 29, 1956 in Canora, SK. He grew up in the Canora, Willowbrook and the Yorkton area. He attended school at Silverwillow, Willowbrook, the Composite and then graduated from Yorkton Regional High School in 1976. Dave met the love of his life Linda in 1978 and the two were married in Yorkton November 1, 1980. Their only child Crystal was born on July 10, 1982 in Yorkton. The family spent many summers camping at Fishing Lake, Good Spirit and Sportsmans Park, Clear Lake. They enjoyed meeting up with Linda’s sisters and their many friends for fishing, boating and campfires. Dave always had the pot of coffee and breakfast, lunch and supper ready to be served for everyone. He was also the go-to man for working a BBQ, no one went without a meal with him around. Dave worked as a long distance truck driver with Phoenix Transportation. He worked for Westerhaug Bus Lines driving for the Yorkton Maulers, Yorkton Terriers and Girls Melville Prairie Fire. Many will remember him as their driver on bus trips to Rider Games and other various trips through the province and into the states specifically Minneapolis, Las Vegas and the John Deere Tractor Factory in Illinois. He was an excellent and reliable driver. Dave was a jack-of-all-trades and very handy with every project he took on. Dave was honoured with a son when his daughter married her husband Cortney Solonenko in 2005. Dave’s love of the farm came out in full force. Dave loved helping wherever he could. Combining, harrowing, hauling, seeding, if you needed it, he would do it for you. He would even help Crystal take supper out because he knew all the fields. Dave was tickled pink when granddaughter Jordann arrived in 2006 and grandson Lyric in 2009.

He enjoyed being a Grandpa and shared many special memories on the family vacations they took together. He had an underground “sausage ring” for many years in his garage. His garage was the place where all his hunting and fishing friends could come and enjoy time together. Whether they were cleaning their latest hunt, making sausage or watching the game, Dave’s cooler was always full and the door was always open.

Dave enjoyed many years hunting and fishing with friends. Every June for the last 30+ years they would go fishing to Lac La Ronge, Reed Lake then Lake Athapapuskow. Every fall brought hunting season, they hunted mostly moose around Rockford and deer around Calder. The biggest smile on his face was posing with his best catches and biggest bucks.

Dave took great pride and care of all of the vehicles he owned. They were his prized possessions, especially the Holiday Rambler RV. He had a great knowledge of all things mechanical and some would say he was a perfectionist; he was very particular about his things. After the loss of his wife Linda, Crystal and Dave became very close. They had an indefinable love for each other. Dave was always there for Crystal, he was her go-to person, whether she needed help with errands or the farm or just a simple lunch date, they spent lots of time together. Dave leaves behind his daughter Crystal, son-in-law Cortney Solonenko, his grandchildren Jordann and Lyric of Stornoway, parents Steve and Edna Chalus (Shwedyk) of Yorkton, Linda’s family and countless friends and acquaintances that were like family. Dave was predeceased by his wife Linda, his mother-inlaw Lois Dunphy (Grieve) and brother Danny. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. The Musical Selections, ‘Jealous of The Angels’ and ‘I Can Only Imagine’ were included in the service. Crystal Solonenko shared reflections of her father’s life.

The inurnment followed in the Garden of Memories Columbarium at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Martin Schrot serving as the urn bearer.

Donations in Dave’s memory can be made to The Children’s Wish Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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ARVAY - Victor Adolph Arvay.

1933 - 2019. It is with great sadness that the family of Victor Arvay, beloved husband of Elsie Arvay, announce his passing on October 8, 2019 at the age of 85 years in Lethbridge, AB. Victor was born in Yorkton, SK October 28, 1933 and resided in Saskatchewan his whole life until moving to Lethbridge in 2006 to be closer to his grandchildren and son/daughter-in-law. He started his career on the farm. Farming and discussing farming was a passion throughout his life. While living in Yorkton, Victor worked at RAM Industries, City Taxi and ended his career as a city bus driver for Westerhaug Bus Lines.

He enjoyed his job as a bus driver and interacting with the public. Victor was a giving man and would always lend a helping hand to others.

He loved watching sports like football (Riders), hockey (Canucks) and even wrestling.

Victor was funny, loved to socialize and enjoyed his outings to the casino. He truly relished his retirement years.

Besides his loving wife Elsie, Victor is survived by his son Sheldon Arvay, Sheldon’s wife Nicole and grandchildren, Zoe and Lyrek Arvay of Lethbridge; as well as numerous brother/sister-in-laws, nephews/nieces and their families. The memorial service took place on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel in Lethbridge, AB. Deacon Bill Young officiated. Nicole Arvay gave a tribute and Lyrek Arvay read a poem. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

ACHTYMICHUK - Alfred Achtymichuk of Yorkton passed suddenly on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Alfred was born on July 16, 1929 on the family farm in the Hamton district of Saskatchewan; a son of John and Helen (nee Kozmech) Achtymichuk.

He lived in the district until 1935 when his father John moved the family to an acreage east of Yorkton to establish a farm. Alfred received his education at Anemone School. After completing his education Alfred continued farming with his father. On November 28, 1956 Alfred married Georgina Starr where they took over the family farm and worked together to build a perfect place to raise their children. In 1994 Alfred moved from the farm into Yorkton and continued to farm until 2002.

Curling, cards, pool, travel and socializing at the Country Inn every Saturday were some of the things he loved to do. Alfred was predeceased by his wife Georgina (Starr); parents John and Helen; father and mother-in-law Theodore and Julia (Starr); brothers-in-law Brent Stewart; Brenton Reusch; Oscar Gellert; Bob Starr and sisters-in-law Dorothy Gellert and Rusty Starr. Alfred is survived by his daughter Margo (Curtis) Melnechenko; son Chad (Prudence) Achtymichuk; grandchildren Colby (Casey) Melnechenko; Breanna Melnechenko; Ewan, Jude and Georgina Achtymichuk; sisters Lenore Stewart; Bernice Reusch; sister and brother-in-law Marlyn and Dennis Wagner; as well as his many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B. Th. officiating. Music played was “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane with son Chad and daughter Margo as the urn bearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

STANICKI - Phyllis Stanicki of Yorkton, beloved wife of George, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 16, 2019. Phyllis was born in Canora, SK on February 2, 1942 to William Chobotar and Mary Zaharia. She grew up on the farm before moving to Canora. She got her first job as a waitress at the Maple Leaf Restaurant. In October of 1960 Phyllis married George Stanicki and they started their life together. They moved to Yorkton, SK to a house on Maple Avenue and started their family in 1964.

They later moved to their next house on 4th Avenue North to raise their four children. George regularly traveled for work so Phyllis was kept busy running the home, looking after the kids and volunteering at the church. She was an active member of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton. As a member, she volunteered many hours cooking and catering hall events and working bingos. She belonged to the Olena Pchilka Women’s Association and held the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Bazaar Committee Chair. She took pride in organizing the making of kolachi, paska, perogies and Easter eggs (pysanky). Phyllis was known throughout the province for her artistry and was asked to give her pysanky to the Western Premier’s who were at a conference in Yorkton. Her egg was later put on display at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in the library. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents - William and Mary Chobotar, sister and brother-in-law - Audrey and George Samuels, twin brothers - John and Orest, brother Dave, step-mother - Dora, half-brother - Steve, half-sister - Marussia, granddaughter - Samantha Stanicki, in-laws - Peter and Nellie Stanicki.

Phyllis will be missed by her loving husband, George (Slawko), daughters Sharon and Donna (Gordon) and sons Allen and Brian (Cindy). Her grandchildren included Erik Zawislak (Katelyn Hordichuk), Lesia Zawislak (Jackson Campbell), Devin and Stephanie Stanicki and Natasha Stanicki.

She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren Kai Franks - Zawislak and Elaina Stanicki. She will also be missed by her sisters Ann and Armand Kurulak, Doris and Bob Goretzky and sisters-in-law Marge Chobotar and Sonia and Harold Sokyrka. A Visitation for Family and Friends was held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The Funeral Service was on Monday, October 21, 2019 also in the church with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna and Rev. Fr. Nicholas Orest Rauliuk (cousin) officiating. The cantor was Yvonne Panchuk, assisted by members of the Parish Choir. The Cross bearer was Natasha Stanicki. Erik Zawislak, Devin Stanicki, Lesia Zawislak, Gordon Zawislak, Jack Campbell and Harold Sokyrka served as casket bearers and Elsie Bilan, Irene Kobylka, Joanne Zawislak, Dorothy Denesyk, Rose Marchinko, Phyllis Pasichnyk, Ruby Pedde and Eleanor Yasinsky were the honourary bearers. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cardiac Care Unit in the Regina General Hospital as gifts of remembrance. Online condolences may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to

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PIDHORNEY - Nick Pidhorney was born in the Theodore District on September 27, 1922 to George and Maria (Wasylowich) Pidhorney.

He passed away on October 15, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre Yorkton; Sk. He was 97 years of age. Nick is predeceased by his parents, seven sisters and 5 brothers. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 53 years Evelyn (nee Mulhern) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Nick’s life was held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from the chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home and Crematorium with Pastor Tim Sheppard officiating.

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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

FARM LAND FOR SALE TO SETTLE MARY ANNE DUNNE ESTATE

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Pasture Land SW 7-30-7 W2 • SE 7-30-7 W2 (Both in R.M. of Insinger No. 275)

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ORKNEY NO. 244 Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before December 23, 2019, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

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BLK/PAR K-PLAN 102003400 EXT 0

145254674

207.24

15.00

222.24

LSD 13-23-25-04-2 EXT 2

142442096

2,626.17

15.00

2,641.17

BLK/PAR G-PLAN 102006605 EXT 0

138269458

159.57

15.00

174.57

BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101705699 EXT 79

150128344

124.33

15.00

139.33

LOT U-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN 59Y03464 EXT 0

132067223

176.56

15.00

191.56

SW 01-25-06-2 EXT 0

148641385

1,268.50

15.00

1,283.50

BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101675842 EXT 29

134384272

2,501.70

15.00

2,516.70

LOT 6-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN 62Y00790 EXT 0 LOT 8-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN 62Y00790 EXT 0

142618541 142618552

3,013.98

15.00

3,028.98

Tenders on either or both parcels must be received before 4:00 P.M., October 30, 2019.

5% Deposit required on acceptance. Balance payable within 30 days.

For more information, contact the undersigned.

Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

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LOT 7-BLK/PAR 10-PLAN 101894508 EXT 0

131212572

150.71

15.00

165.71

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141321798

733.68

15.00

748.68

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LOT 3-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN AJ1223 EXT 0 LOT 4-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN AJ1223 EXT 0

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1,449.16

15.00

1,464.16

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150244219

948.76

15.00

963.76

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631.52

15.00

646.52

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* On January 1, 2020 the 2019 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 18th day of October, 2019 Clint Mauthe, Chief Administrative Officer

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).

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.

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.

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.

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BUSINESS CLOSEOUT. 6x6 walk in cooler, Kelvinator freezer, Billboard highway sign, meat/bakery racks, cash register, 2 debit machines (1 portable), fax machine.

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CRAFTSMAN YARD TRACTOR. 24hp tractor and 42 inch mower.

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HOMEMADE GARLIC Dryer; 1984 Ford F-150, 300 motor, four tires and rims 15”. Phone 306-814-8090.

OAK DRESSER w/mirror, moveable side mirrors, a door on each end w/shelf, 3 drawers. Price $250. Phone 306-782-7335 leave message and number or 306-6217641.

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STAR CITY MEATS, Chicken processing Fryer’s October 8th, Medium Roasters, October 12th, Large Roasters October 22nd. 10% discount if picked up on butchering day. Call 306-863-3373 or email startcitymeants@gmail.com.

WINE MAKING Equipment: 3carboys, 2 primary’s, floor style corker: English Ironstone China: (rose pattern) 8 place settings. 306-7837014.

Garage Sales 527 PARKVIEW Rd.; Wed., Oct. 23, Thurs., Oct. 24, Fri., Oct 25, 9am-4pm. We have all kinds of construction material including wrenches and step ladder, 4 pianos and 5 bikes for sale.

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Annual Used Book Sale at Yorkton Co-op Oct. 24, 25, 26 - 9:30am -6pm.

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Lady Saints host volleyball tournament

The Sacred Heart Senior Girls volleyball team hosted a sevenSteel Buildings / Granaries team tournament on the weekend.

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The second match saw Frame Buildings the Saints face a strong SINCE 2008 team from Melfort.

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Rocanville winning 25 – 18 in the first set but Rocanville battled back squeaking out a victory 23 – 25.

Sacred Heart and YRHS finished the round robin tied for second place but the Lady Saints were pushed to third place but only by a point in the tie breaking procedure.

In the quarter final

SHHS faced the only team to beat them two sets in a row, Esterhazy.

Unfortunately, history repeated and Esterhazy knocked the Saints out winning 21 – 25 and 16 – 25.

Esterhazy then went on to defeat YRHS on their way to the final where they faced Rocanville.

“The championship match went back and

forth with Esterhazy winning the first set but Rocanville rallied winning set two and the deciding third set to claim the Championship,” said Ens. Melfort won the Bronze defeating YRHS in two sets.

The Lady Saints will travel to Langenburg this weekend.

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The Lady Saints were in action Friday in their home tourney.

Terriers see veteran goaltender return The Yorkton Hyundai Terriers received some good news this week with the arrival of goaltender Ryan Ouellette.

Ouellette had an outstanding playoff run with the Terriers last spring before heading south to explore opportunities in the United States.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said the team Ouellette was with suddenly had a netminder who had signed to play Division I college hockey down the road, so the former Terrier was bumped.

“The situation is unfortunate for Ryan, but is good for us,” said Hehr.

Hehr said at times hockey can be a rough place for players who get bumped, but in Ouellette’s case “he knew he had a place to play if he wanted to come back to Canada.”

The arrival of Ouellette Saturday gives the Terriers a proven SJHL star.

In the 2018-19 regular season Ouellette was 17-13 with a 3.72 goals against average. Then in the playoffs he got stingier with a 2.91 GAA in 14 games going 6-7.

His arrival leaves Yorkton with three netminders; Philippe Bond and Cooper Kennedy the others.

That will change shorty, said Hehr.

“We don’t want to carry three goalies for too long,” he said, adding he’ll be looking to make a trade, noting both play-

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The Yorkton Terriers played LaRonge twice on the weekend. ers can play the position at the Junior level.

“The most important thing is to get these guys into a good spot,” he said, adding a move will certainly be made before Dec. 1.

Weekend games

In action on the weekend the Terriers hosted LaRonge at the Farrell Agencies Arena in the city Friday on what was First Nations Night, and event that included former NHLer Fred Sasakamoose dropping the ceremonial puck.

LaRonge started the scoring with Spencer Kennedy potting the only goal of the first period at 9:12.

Chantz Petruic knotted the contest 1-1 1:15 into the middle stanza scoring on a penalty shot.

The Icewolves responded quickly as Kalem Hanlon scored on the powerplay at 3:19 to re-establish a one-goal lead.

Kennedy would add his second of the contest at 11:04 to make it a 3-1 lead for the visitors.

Then with only eight seconds left in the frame Jordan Guiney drew the Terriers within one with a powerplay marker.

The Terriers hit the scorecard early in the third as Ryan Granville scored as unassisted

effort to tie the game 3-3 at 1:06.

The tie lasted only 18-seconds before Hanlon scored his second of the contest, an unassisted effort, for the Icewolves giving LaRonge a 4-3 lead.

Daylon Mannon scored unassisted at 7:08 to extend the Icewolves lead, and a goal by Rowan Barnes at 16:40, to make it 6-3.

The Terriers would get one more, a powerplay marker by Alec Zawatsky at 18:46 rounding out a 6-4 final.

Liam McGarva was the winning netminder for LaRonge facing 36-shots, while Philippe Bond was tagged with the loss in the Terrier net facing 35-shots.

A night later it was a special night in Churchbridge as the community honoured one of its hockey heroes.

Former National Hockey League player and now head coach of the LaRonge Icewolves Kevin Kaminski brought his Junior club to his hometown for a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game, versus the Terriers.

Unknown to Kaminiski the town took the opportunity to mark his career and community spirit unveiling sign-

age pre-game identifying the arena where his career began is now the Kaminski Arena. (See the full story this edition).

The emotion of the unveiling would not quite translate into a win for Kaminski’s Icewolves, although they would get a point out of the contest.

Samson Mouland and Jake Gudjonson would score for La Ronge, while Evan Sare and Ethan Robson scored in regulation for Yorkton, the 2-2 tie sending the teams to overtime.

Jordan Guiney would put one past Icewolves netminder Liam McGarva putting just a bit of a dampener on festivities for Kaminski, and his loyal followers in his hometown.

Hehr said fans would no doubt have preferred a Terrier win at home and the Icewolves taking the game for Kaminski in Churchbridge but that is not the way it worked out.

The two games were ones with distractions, but Hehr said the players seemed to take those in stride, enjoying the great atmosphere in both arenas.

“In Churchbridge it was just a first class event,” he said, adding the support for the First Nations game at home was great too.

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opening game 4-1. Sacred Heart would move through to a semi-final contest against Laval Monsignor winning 4-1, but ultimately losing the final game against Luther (Regina) 2-1.

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A steady hand needed to conquer Tasso

Typically dexterity games are either love them, or leave them in my world.

Crokinole is the best game there is, rod hockey is fantastic, but most are not exactly my forte.

So Jenga is a game that I appreciate for the steady hand required, and understand why it is often a party favourite, but it has never been very high on my list.

Then along came Tasso, which will have many thinking about a sort of reverse Jenga.

The game from designer Philippe Proux and game company Ludarden is about stacking wooden pieces, although you don’t end up with the eventual stack collapse and the search on the floor if one spills off table.

Each player lays one of his sticks flat, either dir-

ectly on the game board (part of the stick may be outside the board), or you can lay the piece on two sticks already laid which are not already supporting any others.

When one player lays his stick on two sticks already laid, then he has another turn. This is a key to winning, as the first player to rid themselves of all pieces wins.

There is no limit to the number of layers of sticks, although we have not gotten past a third layer so far.

When a player lays a stick he must not: * Touch any stick other than ones on which he may be laying his stick * Cause any stick to fall on or off the game board.

If he does either of these things, he takes all fallen sticks and receives a stick of each player.

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com The off-loading of pieces from other players is a death knell in a game as it is near impossible to catch up again in terms of laying off the added pieces. The more playing, the more onerous the penalty too.

As soon as the player has let go of his stick, he can’t pick it up again.

The game is aesthetically wonderful. The base board is wooden and a cheerful red in colour.

The pieces are wooden as well, in a natural tone.

along with a couple of trees and a second smaller mountain.

The obstacles and the varying lengths of the sticks give Tasso Safari a fresh feel, and it is a brighter looking game, which would appeal to younger players.

Both versions are highly recommended.

Check them out at www. ludarden.com Thanks to fellow gamers Trevor Lyons and Adam Daniels for their help in running through this game for review.

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The rules and play are quick, and the game is easily transportable to be a coffeehouse favourite.

If you want a game with more colour, this one has been re-issued at Tasso Safari. In this one the pieces, which vary in length in the new incarnation, are painted to match African critters, cheetahs, giraffes and such.

Tasso Safari also offers obstacles that are placed in the base prior to laying sticks, Mount Kilimanjaro and Lake Victoria both make an appearance, offering both beauty and obstacles around which players must maneuver,

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