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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Seasonal music

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A night of music for the Christmas season was held at the Salvation Army Sunday evening. The music included numbers by the brass band, the male chorus, a skit

by the drama ensemble and readings by Randy Goulden, Dean Petersen, Craig Read, Leonne Ottenbreit and Donna Bucsis.

Civic Recognition Awards announced

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council unveiled the recipients of the 2019 Civic Recognition Awards, at its regular meeting Monday.

The recipients are; • Adult Category: Mark Schendel • Youth Category: Connor Watrych • Group Category: The Soup Haven Lunch Program Inc. The announcement

marks the second annual Civic Recognition Awards.

The Civic Recognition Awards Committee adjudicated submissions in November and made recommendations for Council on award recipi-

ents.

“As of the submission deadline, there were five Adult, two Youth, and three Group category submissions received.

The Committee carefully considered all the submissions and narrowed

down the candidates they felt were most deserving of the 2019 Civic Recognition Awards,” explained Jessica Matsalla (City Clerk) with the City.

In unveiling the recipients Matsalla gave

brief backgrounds on the three award winners.

Mark Schendel’s, “involvement in the community is multi-faceted.

When he sees a need in the community, he

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Needle drop bins installed in Yorkton

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer There are now three locations to discard used needles in Yorkton. Part of a harm reduction strategy, the three needle drop bins have been installed at the Yorkton

Fire Hall, the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and SIGN on Broadway to give a safe, convenient, place to discard any sharps.

Dr. Ashok Chhetri Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer for

Yorkton, said that the harm reduction is no different from things like seat belts or helmets, ways to keep the community safe.

“We have a comprehensive program. This is part of the public health disease control pro-

gram.”

This program also includes providing clean needles and syringes, safe injection kits, naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths and education programs. The sharps disposal is one component of the overall

program to help reduce harm.

In the case of sharps disposal it’s also a response to a problem that Saskatchewan faces surrounding HIV rates.

Chhetri explained that in this province, the highest risk factor surrounding

HIV is intravenous drug use, and the HIV rates are the highest in Canada.

“Our aim is to provide them with the support and services so theyhcan make a choice of having a clean needle, not to go sharing needles. We want

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Brick Mill dollars Budgets approved

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

City funding for the old brick mill didn’t survive 2020 deliberations.

But, some behind the scenes lobbying of Yorkton Council members by the Brick Mill Committee had the request back before Council at its regular meeting Monday.

At the July 29, 2019 Council meeting, the Brick Mill Committee requested additional funding from the City for further improvements and expansion plans for a Brick Mill Interpretive Center, explained Lonnie Kaal, City Manager with the City Monday.

The estimated costs of the entire project are $1,300,000 and the request was for the City to commit $300,000 to show support. The committee would continue to apply for grants and do fundraising. The request was referred to 2020 Budget

Yorkton Council officially passed its 2020 Operating and 2020/2021 Capital Budgets at its regular meeting Monday.

The budgets were presented at Council’s Dec. 2, meeting, where “Administration proposed a 2.90 per cent increase in taxation revenue for the 2020 year,” Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance with the City explained Monday.

The increase includes 0.9 per cent for future Capital projects, and 2.0 per cent for all other Operational expendi-

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At the Dec. 2 meeting Council tabled the adoption of the 2020 Operating & 2020 / 2021 Capital Budgets until Monday.

Stradeski noted, on the morning of December 3, 2019, the 2020 Budget Submission, 2020 Operating Budget, 2020 / 2021 Capital Budget, and “Loonie Pie Chart” were posted on the City website for public review. The public was notified of the posting through the City of Yorkton homepage “Hot Topics”, City of Yorkton Facebook

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searches for a solution. This often means finding sponsorships to support great causes with a focus on youth, sport and culture.

“With a very strong coaching background, he offers his time and involvement in many levels and disciplines of sport in the community, and even organized the first “Yorkton Minor Hockey Outdoor Classic” game; a new spin on an old game.

“He also spear-headed a fundraiser for a wheelchair accessible swing at a playground in Yorkton, and organized toy drives for children in need. Mark was also behind the black seat at the Farrell

Agencies Arena, which is left empty at all arena events to signify and honour those who serve and have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.”

Connor Watrych “is a grade 12 student at the Yorkton Regional High School. He is the student body president and captain of the football and basketball teams,” said Matsalla.

“Connor has championed the Touchdown for Kids organization raising money for less fortunate kids that cannot afford to play football. With each touchdown scored by the Raider Gridders, money was donated by Connor and matched by other sponsors.

This year the foundation raised $4000 which will be divided into scholarships.

“Connor keeps busy working as a lifeguard, refereeing and coaching youth football, organizing many events such as the YRHS Thanksgiving Feast, Telemiracle fundraising, Terry Fox Walk, Soup Haven meals, and more.”

Soup Haven is the first group recognized as the category is new.

“The Soup Haven Lunch Program was launched in April 1998 in response to an apparent need for school age kids not having enough nutritious food,” said Matsalla.

“Today the Soup Haven is a

nondenominational, non-profit, charitable organization that delivers nourishing lunches to some 250 local school children every day. Without this service, these children would go hungry as for many, it is their only daily meal.

“The Soup Haven Lunch Program is overseen by a Board of volunteer community members, a small part time management team as well as a large group of caring volunteers from all around the City of Yorkton. Over the years the Soup Haven has received generous financial support from many local businesses, organizations and citizens along with grants from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.”

Matsalla said the recipients are certainly worthy.

“It is with pride that these recommendations are made to Council. We see the remarkable accomplishments of these people, and how they so positively affect this community. It cannot go unmentioned that the pool of candidates was strong, and there are many individuals and groups out there every day who selflessly work towards the betterment of Yorkton,” she said.

As established in the policy, the presentation of the awards is set to occur at the first meeting held January 6, 2020, with award recipients in attendance prior for a reception and appreciation.

disease or other reasons.

“Inappropriate or improper disposal, that’s the problem.

The improper disposal in our downtown core, it’s kind of that out of sight, out of mind for some people... You get them in back alleys, you can tell people aren’t doing it to be malicious.

They just don’t know where to take them, so we’re providing a visible bin that they can take them to, no questions asked.”

Morrissey said that it’s important that people look at the bins, to ensure that it’s a needle drop location, because there are other bins in the city which are yellow, but not nee-

dle drop locations. He said that people have to look for the SaskHealth decals and the Needle Drop signage to make sure they’re putting sharps in the right place.

Plenty of people might not have experience with sharps and what to do if they find them. Morrissey said that if people call 306-786-1795 they can arrange for education to show people how to properly handle sharps. If someone can’t safely handle the sharps, for example not having a container to transport it, they can call 306-786-1797 and give their name, the time and, most

importantly, the location of the needle, in order to get someone to safely handle it.

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to prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.” Having the drop bins will reduce the number of needles found, and Chhetri said that having the bins available will help reduce the number of discarded needles found.

The bins also have information about local services and where people should call if they need advice.

Juanita Polegi with the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce said that she’s glad to see the business community was part of the process, to ensure that the drop bins are in appropri-

ate places. She feels like the fire hall location, for example, is a logical place because it’s somewhere people are comfortable approaching and also near the downtown.

Fire Chief Trevor Morrissey said that they were advocating a needle drop bin because it’s a way to prevent injury in the community, while people often didn’t know what to do with sharps and would discard them in ways that introduce risk to others in the community.

Having a needle drop bin in a convenient location, it will service everyone who uses sharps in their life, whether it’s due to

“The more community involvement we can get, the more normalcy comes to it and it’s just another day in the life.”

If someone is poked by a needle, Chhetri said they need to wash with soap and water and head to the emergency room. He also said do not squeeze the injury. He notes there hasn’t been HIV transmission due to a needle stick injury, but recommends people follow protocol to ensure there is no risk of infection.

Salvation Army in final push for Christmas

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer It’s almost Christmas, and the Salvation Army is in its final push of it’s kettle campaign. The main fundraiser for the Salvation Army, their goal is to hit $107,500, which will go to helping people across Yorkton.

So far, they have raised $62,021, or 58 per cent of their overall goal.

Lieutenant Samuel Tim with the Salvation Army said they are a bit behind last year in their

fundraising efforts, and are hoping that the last week before Christmas will give them the push they need.

“We hope to catch up, we that people will come around, as they always do, as we push to our target.”

Right now the push is for monetary donations through the kettle campaign. Tim said that the money will help them help others year-round, whether that’s through food, buying necessities

like sanitary items and diapers, or sending kids to music camp. Tim said they feed families all year, and they go “This money will help us keep the shelves stocked for when people come to ask for help.”

The Salvation Army also sends kids to music camp every year, something Tim said is important because of how it can change their lives.

“We send kids to camp every year from the community to camp every

year to music camp... It’s not very cheap, but it’s also something that the kids will need to have in the summer, because music is very important.

It builds self esteem, it builds skills.”

The Salvation Army is also distributing the Christmas hampers this week. There will be 145 food hampers and 40 toy hampers distributed to families in need in Yorkton and area, helping a total of 475 people.

“It’s going to include everything you can think

of for a Christmas meal...

We even go as far as Turkey or Ham if they so choose. Also we give toys to families at Christmas, because there’s something wrong about a kid waking up Christmas morning and there’s nothing under the tree... We step in to make sure all kids wake up on Christmas day with gifts under the tree.”

There is still time to both donate and volunteer at a kettle. Tim notes that there are kettles in five locations through the

community - including the Parkland Mall, Saveon Foods, Superstore, the liquor store and WalMart.

Anyone who wants to take on a kettle shift can call Captain Mary Tim at 306-316-0265.

“We can’t do this on our own, we are here for the community. As they say, it takes a village to help, and the city has always been helpful.

They have come to support us, and I think this year is going to be the same... We will finish, we will get there.”

As an option Administration suggested that Council set aside $300,000 for the Brick Mill Committee project to be funded from future rainy day reserves.

The money would only be provided on the premise that the Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Committee can demonstrate longterm sustainability.

It was also noted the Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Committee can demonstrate that they have the resources to complete each component prior to starting construction, and the concept and estimated costs be presented to City Administration for approval prior to proceeding.

And, that the Yorkton

Brick Flour Mill Committee be assigned the lead on the project as long as they adhere to the National Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and any other regulations for which the City may otherwise be responsible.

Mayor Bob Maloney said while there are questions still to be answered regarding the project “I trust this committee to move this forward.”

Maloney also noted that the mill is one of only a few historic buildings left in the city, and so has merit in being maintained.

Coun. Randy Goulden agreed on the building be worth preserving because we “don’t have

many of them in the city.”

Goulden also agreed with a suggestion by Coun. Mitch Hippsley that the mill showcases “our agriculture background,” which both said had merit.

Coun. Darcy Zaharia had concerns over whether the project could be financially viable over the longer term, but Kaal said a plan that Council would need to accept was part of the details in providing the dollars.

In the end Council voted unanimously to provide the $300,000 pending the Brick Mill Committee meeting the conditions outlined.

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But the project was cut from the final budget approved Monday.

“During 2020 Budget talks, the project was declined primarily because of concerns regarding long-term sustainability,” said Kaal.

Some Brick Mill Committee members have since had discussions with Administration and various Councillors, she added.

Kaal said the committee understood the City’s concerns but were hopeful “Council will re-consider the request if they can prove that future income will ensure that taxpayers will not need to subsidize the operations.”

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4 November 2019 To The Community of Yorkton It has been a pleasure and an enriching experience to have a practice in Yorkton SK since 2005. It has not been an easy decision to make but with mixed emotions, I am now reducing my family medicine practice engagements and continuing in urgent care.

Thank you for the opportunities to have been your health care advocate, grow in medical knowledge and share your experiences in the community and through your medical journeys. I am writing to advise you that I am closing my general family medicine practice in Yorkton and will no longer be available to provide your long term medical care effective 1 February 2020. I will be available per schedule until that time for your health care needs.

Please select another physician within this time frame to continue your family medicine clinic practice care. You can access the former Sunrise Health region website for assistance in selecting another physician. Once my office receives request for a copy of your records by another physician, it will be transferred within 30 days.

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“As of the date of this report, there was one written point of feedback received regarding the budget. The main concerns were about rising household costs, some related to utility service as well as taxes,” he said.

The Finance Department also did receive a phone call from a citizen, and various items were clarified and the citizen had no concerns with the content of the budget and was happy for the chance to discuss and have it explained, added Stradeski.

Council passed the dual budgets with only Councillor Darcy Zaharaia opposed.

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Dashing through the snow The SIGN Early Learning Centre held its annual family Christmas Celebration Dec 13. Children and their parents enjoyed sleigh rides, hot chocolate, hot

dogs and a special visit from Santa. The rides took place south of the city on Highway 10, with Glen Zulyniak providing the horses.

Realtors donate $36,000 for healthcare Yorkton and area REALTORS® came together last week to present cheques to both STARS and The Health Foundation totaling $36,292 both of which provide vital services to the communities throughout the region.

“Yorkton and area REALTORS® have been committed to supporting local charities through our previous Council, brokerages and individually, and we wanted to ensure that our final contribution as a Council was shared amongst two worthy organizations that would support all communities within the region,” said Elyce Wilson, Chair of the Yorkton and District Council of REALTORS® (YDCR) in a release.

“Healthcare affects everyone and that was an issue that all of our members could see ourselves as an organization supporting. Once we settled on healthcare we wanted to do something that would help people right away, but also into the future. That is why we’ve made this donation in the way we have.”

The two donations are actually interconnected in a way.

“We are donating $18,146 to STARS, to help with the ongoing work they do. STARS effects dozens of rescues every year in this region, many of those are very urgent and might be vehicular accidents, a person in an isolated area who had a heart attack or stroke, and even emergency pickups from the Yorkton Regional Hospital when people need urgent specialist care not available in Yorkton,” said

Yorkton and area REALTORS® came together Tuesday to present cheques to both STARS and The Health Foundation totaling $36,292 Wilson. “Many of our REALTORS® and their families have been directly impacted by this service and because of this we strongly understand just how essential this service is. This will be the second large donation that we have made to STARS. In September of 2017 the Council proudly presented STARS with over $18,000 worth of proceeds raised at our annual charity golf tournament” adds Wilson.

Tammy Beauregard, representative with the STARS organization points out that “this generous gift will help many lives and will impact countless others, not only in the Yorkton area, but across Saskatchewan. It will also fuel innovation, enabling us to continue to provide world class emergency air medical care and transport to those in need”.

Beauregard told the assembled realtors that it

costs $21 million annually to operate STARS with the provincial government funding half, and the organization needing to fundraise $10.5 million annually.

STARS is a service much-used in the province, said Beauregard.

Last year the service was used 812 times, 30 of the flights in and out of Yorkton. She added since April of this year there have been more than 30 flights to Yorkton already.

Further to the STARS need, the Council opted to put their remaining funds directly at home with a donation to the heli-pad for the New Regional Hospital when it is built, totaling an additional $18,146.

Currently, patients that are admitted to the hospital are financially responsible for the cost of transport from their hospital bed to the City

permitted landing zone for STARS. The Council felt that it was imperative that patients have access to a Heli-pad, not only for their financial security but for their own physical well-being.

“We have been advised that we will be the next regional hospital that will move forward,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation.

“Preliminary discussions have talked about a heli-pad as part of a new hospital, and really for major facilities heli-pads are becoming essential.

However, the community is responsible for raising 20 per cent of base construction costs of a new facility and is responsible for 100 per cent of new equipment costs, so donations like this one will be crucial to our having all of the services we want in a new hospital.”

A heli-pad will be an important part of a new

hospital. Time is usually important if STARS are picking a patient up from the hospital. Currently, hospital transfers using STARS are not done on hospital grounds, as we have no heli-pad.

Patients are transported to a suitable location and then transferred to the STARS helicopter. That delay needs to be eliminated. Fifteen minutes can sometimes save a persons’ life.

“When we begin to plan for the next hospital and then begin to raise money for it, this kind of forward planning will become an important conversation in our community. We want to express our appreciation for the generosity of the Yorkton and District Council of Realtors and for the thoughtfulness they have demonstrated by looking to the future in this way,” continued Fisher.

Len Wassill, CREA

Saskatchewan Regional Director adds - The YDCR has been an essential organization formed for the sole purpose of joining like minds and protecting the general public and their rights.

Originating as the Yorkton Real Estate Association approximately 40 years ago and changing to the YDCR approximately 12 years ago, the Council will now be folding to make way for a single provincial organization – The Saskatchewan R E A L T O R S ® Association. The Council has supported numerous charities over the years including Habitat for Humanity, Yorkton School Breakfast Club, STARS, Rail Side Industries, The Food Bank and so many more.

It’ll be interesting to see what the future of real estate will look like with this amalgamation moving to a single Association come Jan. 1, 2020.

New group for LGBTQ youth

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A new group has formed in the city to provide a safe place for LGBTQ to gather.

Pride for Days is the creation of Kat Anderson, who said she wanted to create a way for LGBTQ youth in Yorkton to have more opportunity to get

together.

So Anderson started the group which kickedoff its activities Saturday with a movie night.

“It went quite well,” she said, noting they had 16 attend.

The movie night did cause something of a stir on social media with a number of posts deriding

the effort.

“It’s kind of a big thing for me not to engage with hating on us,” said Anderson, who said she was certainly aware of the distasteful posts.

Anderson said she prefers to focus on the positive like the fact “people were stepping up to defend us.”

And the negative

comments will not deter Anderson, or her new group, which she said hopes to hold monthly events, with bowling tentatively scheduled for early January.

The idea for the group came to Anderson while attending a LGBTQ conference that brought youth from across the province together in

Regina to work on ideas to improve things in local communities for LGBTQ youth.

Initially, Anderson said she went in with the idea of a group home for LGBT youth in the city, but quickly realized as a young teenager with high school to complete that was too big an idea.

The Pride for Days

group was more manageable and she hopes it “builds up a team” locally that can eventually turn its attention to the group home idea.

Anyone wanting more information on the group, or its activities can find them on Facebook or Instagram or by emailing pridefordays2019@gmail. com

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Politics One gets the burning desire in Western Canada — and particularly in rural Saskatchewan — to send Ottawa a loud message it can’t ignore.

One can even understand the need to hit Ottawa and/or the federal Liberal where it hurts the most, politically speaking.

But in our zeal to send a loud message to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, maybe it would be smart to slow down a bit and put some thought towards how we should approach matters. The last thing we need to do is something that actually hurts ourselves.

That would seem the wise approach for Premier Scott Moe and his Saskatchewan Party government as it floats out the notions of this province having its own tax collection system and immigration policies.

Perhaps they don’t sound like the worst ideas a government has ever come up with.

This government’s stated goal of the Moe government to grow the province by 100,000 jobs and to 1.4 million people (roughly adding 225,538 people) by 2030.

Meeting these lofty and noble goals will require policy nimbleness. After all, the lion’s share of the 170,000 additional people in Saskatchewan in the past 14 years have been due to new Canadians — the result of a solid immigration investment program put in place by the former NDP government and wisely kept and nurtured by the current Sask. Party government.

For this reason, one gets why the provincial government would want more control on how it developments its immigration attraction policies. And given that there is a precedent for what Moe is proposing, getting more control from Ottawa make that much more sense.

“We have the template in Quebec that we can replicate here in Saskatchewan,” Moe told reporters.

“Essentially what the province of Quebec has.”

Quebec has managed to get special dispensation from the federal government so that it can put forward its own plans for immigration that are based on economic, family and humanitarian considerations.

Perhaps on a similar vein, Moe also spoke of his idea in the “very preliminary” stage for the province to collect its own income tax — an idea similar to the one what United Conservative Party Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is now contemplating.

But maybe it’s about here where we should reflect on whether these are good ideas are in our best interests or something we just doing to make a costly point.

As a political strategy, neither collecting our own taxes nor having significantly more control over our own immigration hits Ottawa very hard.

Or at least, it certainly wouldn’t have the same impact as Alberta suggesting of opting out of the Canada Pension Plan in favour of an Alberta program similar to the Quebec Pension Plan. (Although that notion has a whole series of other areas of potential pitfalls for this or any other government venturing into the dangers of running its own investment fund.)

What it would most certainly do, however, is burden Saskatchewan taxpayers with having to fill out two tax forms like they do in Quebec. It would also burden taxpayers with setting up a whole other bureaucracy when governments are trying to find ways to cut costs and red tape.

Similarly, monitoring more immigration and investment would also require additional provincial resources. And more monitoring would clearly be needed.

Just take a look at some of the problems at Regina’s Global Transportation Hub with the Global Trade and Exhibition Centre, where Chinese investors are making serious allegations about what’s happened to their investment. It could get messy, with the government caught in the line of fire.

It’s great to consider new ideas and talk about more autonomy.

But we do need to take a serious look at whether these notions are really and truly in our best interests.

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

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Right decision reached on brick mill

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t took a while, but credit Yorkton Council for finally getting to the right decision in terms of agreeing to provide $300,000 toward further improvements and expansion plans for a Brick Mill Interpretive Centre in the city.

The estimated costs of the entire project are $1,300,000 and the request from the Brick Mill Committee, made back in July was for the City to commit $300,000 to show support.

As an integral part of the City’s history, especially as it pertains to agriculture, it seemed logical that the City provide some dollars. It was obviously hoped that with the municipality on board other funders would be more inclined to jump on board.

The Brick Mill Committee would continue to apply for grants and do fundraising to come up with the rest.

The July request was referred to 2020 Budget deliberations.

And, that appeared to be the end of the road for the project as the budget, formally approved at the regular meeting of Council Monday, had left the mill request on the cutting room floor.

But the Brick Mill Committee is a savvy group with long ties to the City.

It went into lobby mode, talking to Councillors, and getting them to reconsider, which they did Monday.

It wasn’t a clear cut yes to the project to start, although in the end it would be a unanimous decision to commit the dollars.

Considering the caveats put on the dollars there was really no other decision Council could have made.

The City dollars only kick in when the committee has raised matching dollars. That is not an unusual aspect of City funding, and it makes good sense since it really means the City dollars generate $600,000 toward the total.

In this case the committee also needs to show a plan, one Council approves, that clearly details long term financial viability for the interpretive centre. In other words Council wants to be sure future operating costs are able to be met.

It’s a reasonable request, although Council would be hard pressed to show where sport, culture and recreation facilities – the indoor pool, public library, Godfrey Dean Gallery, Deer Park golf course -- in the City generate 100 per cent of their operating costs.

Even the Western Development Museum in the city, while not owned by the City is subsidized by it. The City leases the WDM the land where it is situated at a cost of $1 per year. They have done so for 30 years, and as it happens agreed to renew that lease Monday for another 10-years.

So the requirements to receive the $300,000 from the City do come across as more restrictive than is the norm.

But, in the end the money is now pledged, and that is the key thing here.

The brick mill has always been worth saving, and an interpretive centre offers much potential in terms of history preservation and future tourism in the city.

It is a good gift to the community given the time of year.

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City renews land lease with WDM

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton will be renewing its lease agreement with the Western Development Museum.

“In 1987, the City of Yorkton passed bylaw No. 5/87 which permitted the City of Yorkton to enter a thirty-three year lease agreement with

the (WDM) for the land in the west area of the city that it occupies still today,” explained Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures, with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Conditions in the agreement included a payment of $1.00/year, as well as providing that the WDM is responsible for

the yard maintenance of trees and grass.

“Correspondence from the WDM corporate office received in the Mayor’s office in June expressed the desire for the renewal of the lease agreement, as the expiration date is Dec 31, of this year,” said Matsalla.

The Cities Act permits a council of a city

to establish a policy setting out the conditions and threshold amount for the sale or lease of land for less than fair market value and without public offering, said Matsalla.

“Seeing as it is no longer a common practice to enact bylaws to permit lease agreements, it is of the opinion of Administration that should Council grant the renewal of this lease, that it be categorized under “Donated Lands”,” she said.

The WDM fits with much of what the City has laid out as priorities, said Matsalla.

“Under Yorkton’s Official Community Plan, one of our goals is celebration of History, culture and diversity in everyday activities and through programming,” said Matsalla.

“Section 4.6 of the

plan states that we are a socially sustainable community that fosters its unique history by reflecting the values and cultures of our residents by contributing to heritage preservation and cultural vibrancy, and we provide opportunities for our culture and history to be showcased and appreciated.”

In addition, “Yorkton’s Strategic Plan 2020 has an objective under its Community Development goal to “Establish a vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, arts, customs, food, fashions, museums, motion picture/film festival, and heritage,” said Matsalla.

“By supporting a renewal of this lease, it would meet the spirit of both the Official Community Plan and the Strategic Plan 2020.”

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Matsalla noted “The Western Development Museum (WDM) began in the mid-1940’s after a rising concern that settler’s farm machinery was fast disappearing. In 1945, the Saskatchewan Government charged the Minister of Natural Resources and Industrial Development with collecting historic items.

The large number of donations led to the establishment of several collection depots, usually surplus aircraft hangars, to store the artifacts.

“On April 2, 1949, the Saskatchewan Legislature gave royal assent to a bill to create the Western Development Museum.

The hangar in Yorkton opened in 1951, and the growth of the museum triggered the build of the current structure there today in 1971.”

History Corner Yorkton in 1903 Submitted Photo

Helping the community Yorkton Antique Auto Association president Ron Blommaert presented a cheque in the amount of

$500.00 to Lieutenant Samuel of the Salvation Army.

Looking north-west on Broadway Street and First Avenue North.

From the left is the general store of William Jensen with living quarters above. Next is the residence of John Winberg, a shoemaker. Then, the house of George Betts. In the

background to the left on Betts Avenue is Anton Popoff Feed stable.

Photo: Howard Jackson Collection.

This History Corner originally ran in the January 10, 2010 edition of Yorkton This Week.

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Fighting cancer Yorkton Antique Auto Association president Ron Blommaert presented a cheque in the amount of

$250 to Greg and Leone Ottenbreit for Close Cuts for Cancer.

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Nine months might seem like a long ways away for some things, but when you are planning a national conference it’s actually right around the corner. The four conference co-chairs (pictured above) Roby Sharpe, Johnna McBride, Mike Haczkewicz, and Dennis Nesseth are busy planning for the Canadian Student Leadership Conference. The event shall be hosted in Yorkton from September 22-26th. This will be the third time that Yorkton hosts the event, a first for any Canadian city. The conference began in Yorkton in September of 1985 and then returned for the 10th Annual in 1994.

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All staff at the YRHS are on board for the event that will see upwards of 900 students from across Canada converge upon Yorkton for the week-long event. The students shall be accompanied by 300 student advisors as well. Roby Sharpe would be the first to say, “this event is massive, it’s gonna take our entire staff, student co-chairs, spirit leaders, student volunteers along with any additional support from in and around the community to pull it off.”

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Fellow Co-Chair Johnna McBride would echo Sharpe’s comments and add in that along with Volunteers, Conference Sponsors are also still being sought out. According to McBride, ‘The budget for this event has been set at $1 000 000.00, it’s no small event by any means.’ Many Yorkton and area businesses have already stepped up to help with sponsoring the event and the YRHS is extremely thankful for their support. Sponsorships can come a variety of ways, while a cash donation is always welcome there have been many ‘in-kind donations’ as well. Anyone who might be interested in helping out as sponsor is asked to contact our Sponsorship Committee Chairperson Michael Chapman. Mr. Chapman can be reached at; Michael.Chapman@gssd.ca McBride added, ‘all sponsors big or small are all welcome, we will not be turning anyone away.’

A final area that is of huge importance with regards to CSLC 2020 is the area of billeting. It is a stipulation of the Conference Board of Directors that the student delegates, all 900 of them, are billeted out in local homes. Mike Haczkewicz, was quick to add, ‘the billeting experience is one that the students quite often give little thought to initially, but by the end of the conference most of the delegates have formed long-lasting relationships with their billet-families.’ The conference committee has targeted upwards of 400 homes to be billet families for the conference. Billets must be able to house at least two student delegates in separate beds. More billeting information is available by contacting the Billet Committee Chairperson Alan Kyle. Mr. Kyle may be reached at alan.kyle@gssd.ca Anyone wanting further conference information is welcome to contact the school at 306-786-5560 and ask to speak to Mrs. McBride or Mr. Haczkewicz.

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December 18, 2019 - December 24, 2019

Council Meeting Monday, January 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700

Mayor’s Office .............. 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ................... 306-786-1760 Building Services .......... 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control ............... 306-786-1725 City Clerk ...................... 306-786-1717 City Manager ................ 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ........... 306-786-1780 City RCMP.................... 306-786-2400 Communications .......... 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation.............. 306-786-1750 Economic Development 306-786-1747 Engineering Department 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking .............. 306-786-1740 Fire Hall ........................ 306-786-1795

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

Call for Applications - City of Yorkton Council Commissions, Committees and Boards Would you like to contribute to advising City Council on various matters of interest to you? If so, the City of Yorkton is looking for volunteers to sit on the following Council Commissions, Committees and Boards in 2020: • Civic Recognition Awards Committee • Community Development, Parks & Recreation Committee • Municipal Heritage Advisory Sub-Committee • Development Appeals Board • Economic Development Committee • Environmental Committee • Planning & Infrastructure Commission • Protective Services Committee • Yorkton Public Library Board Information on the purpose of the Committee and Member duties are available on the City’s website at www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/bylaws by choosing the specific committee bylaw. Further questions may be directed to the Mayor’s Office at (306) 786-1717. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these committees, 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 the committee you are interested in sitting on), 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 Forms available for download at www.yorkton.ca 3. Complete an online submission form Deadline for applications is December 30, 2019, 4:00 p.m. Those selected for appointment will be contacted by the Office of the City Clerk, and announced at the January 6, 2020 Council Meeting. **Committee member applicants should be residents of Yorkton, however those residing outside of City limits may be given special consideration.**

Best Holiday Wishes

Mayor Bob Maloney and Councillors (left to right) Quinn Haider, Ken Chyz, Aaron Kienle, Darcy Zaharia, Randy Goulden and Mitch Hippsley.

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Opekokew recipient of new bursary Parkland College student Kacie Opekokew is the recipient of a new bursary from FHQ Developments which aims to encourage female Indigenous students in trades or technology programs. FHQ Developments representative Jason Koochicum presented Opekokew with a cheque Tuesday at the Trades & Technology

Centre in Yorkton.

Opekokew is enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Truck & Transport Technician (HETT) certificate program. A member of the English River First Nation, Opekokew made the long journey from Patuanak in northern Saskatchewan to continue her education at Parkland College. The HETT program appealed

to her because of the hands-on training included in the course. She especially enjoys time in the trades shop where she can apply what she learns in the classroom.

Upon graduating in the spring of 2020, Opekokew hopes to begin a career in the heavy equipment field while working toward becoming a journeyperson.

(L to R): Parkland College President Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh, bursary recipient Kacie Opekokew, and Jason Koochicum, FHQ Developments Special Projects Consultant.

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Youth perform at concert Sunday

The Extravadance Studio Christmas Squad performed a hip hop dance; Grinch 2000. The group includes Brecklyn Baluk, Kingsley Herman, Callie Hodgins, Keegan Karcha, Alexi Magnusson, Skylar Magnusson and Elizabeth Zawada.

Jenna and Brooklyn Korol performed a Ukrainian Gypsy Dance.

It was an afternoon of music, song and dance at the Sacred Heart Theatre in the city Sunday.

The occasion was the ‘Kids Helping Kids Christmas Concert’ presented by Extravadance Studio.

The concert included a number of dance numbers by members of the dance studio, as well as young people performing on the piano, and singing, most of the songs familiar to the season.

The money raised through the concert will be donated to the Love’s Pantry Christmas Day Dinner, a free meal on Christmas Day for those in need.

Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels

Janelle Gotengco performed ‘Silent Night’ on the piano.

Erika Riffel sang ‘Silent Night’.

Turner Strutynski on the piano played ‘North Pole – South Pole’.

The Extravadance Studio Christmas Squad performed a tap dance; ‘Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer’. Performers included, Brecklyn Baluk, Lily Bolton, Tionna Bolton, Jillian Dubiel, Skylar Dubnyk, Keegan Karcha, Brianna McDougall, Bryless Senchuk and Neah Woitas.

Extradance Studio Christmas Squad - Lyrical Dance - Ring the Bells Callie Hodgins, Alexi Magnusson, Maysen Zawada

Tess Brezinaki sang ‘Bright’.

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Days begin to brighten soon

Things are starting to look up, gardeners! On Saturday, December 21, at around 10:19 p.m., we will go through the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and after that, the days will begin to get longer again. What is the winter solstice?

This is when the North Pole is tilted the farthest away from the sun that it will be all year, resulting in the shortest day and least hours of sunlight, and the longest night of the year. After that, the tilt changes and we begin having more sun each day.

This is a very interesting phenomenon, because the solstice happens everywhere on earth at the same time.

But the outcome is different depending where you are. If we were in the Southern hemisphere, we’d be saying “G’Day, mate” to our friends for the longest day of the year. And if we were in the South Pole, we’d be having a day that lasted twenty four hours.

Let’s go back, thousands of years ago, and learn about what the winter solstice meant to the people of the time. Poor things, it was a very cold and dark time, but they saw it as a time when the sun would be reborn with renewed strength. Do you ever wonder why this time around Christmas and the solstice is called “Yule”? That came from the Norse word for wheel, “Jul”, which signified the passage of days, nights and the year.

During this time, plants that stayed “evergreen” were very symbolic that life would continue on: spruce boughs, holly, and pinecones were brought

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YORKTON AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Gardener’s Notebook indoors to show that there was new life.

We can do the same to mark the solstice: why not bring in a branch or two of spruce or pine? their main requirement is water, so tuck them in a beautiful vase on your kitchen table, and you will be pleased with the quiet elegance of this simple presentation. To make them last longer, be sure that they are not near a furnace vent or in direct sun and you can even mist them a bit every few days.

Pine cones are miracles of nature: they are beautiful on a wreath or in an arrangement, but simply stunning all on their own. Try putting them in a tall, cylindrical vase and see what a statement that makes or have them in a beautiful bowl.

And some gardening friends have showed me pictures of outdoor winter arrangements that they have made: absolutely beautiful! Get a solid planter, fill it with soil or crumpled chicken wire, and tuck in spruce boughs, shapely twigs, or thin birch stems. Once you have this base, you can leave it as is or add in large Christmas balls, or a bright and cheery bow, or both! These outdoor winter planters are so inviting and welcoming by our entryways!

There are so many significant plants for this time of year. I think of the delicious poppy pastries that Sweet Pea used to make for Christmas, and guess what! I saw the poppy seeds listed in the T & T seed catalogue.

The poppy seed in the kutia for Christmas Eve… so simple, so delicious, so very special. The kutia itself: I remember what a special event it was to clean the wheat; it is always linked in my mind as a special memory of Christmas preparations.

Parsley: Mom always brought in a potted container of parsley in the fall, and how delicious it smelled and tasted for our turkey! Beets: hot, fragrant and wonderful borscht. Cabbage: Mom’s melt-in-your-mouth cabbage rolls. They say fragrances are a strong trigger of memory. So true: certain aromas take me back instantly to Mom’s warm and bright kitchen, and the thousands of memories and love that was always there. I will never forget all those blessings.

Find out what’s happening with the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society by visiting our website at www.yorktonhort.ca.

Have a great week!

Council sets free parking

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer There will be free parking in the downtown in Yorkton for the Christmas season, but only in limited locations.

“To encourage business activity in the down-

town area of Yorkton, Council has historically offered forms of free parking in this area of the City during the holiday season,” explained Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures with the City at the regular meet-

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Matsalla explained that “the Traffic Bylaw provides pay to park standards in public parking lots. The Bylaw also notes that Council has the authority to establish free parking provisions for periods of time identified by resolution.”

It was the recommendation of Administration; “That, in keeping with the tradition of offering free parking in the downtown area of Yorkton during the holiday season, Council offers free access to the four Multi Space Pay Station Parking Lots and the Permit Parking lots located on Myrtle Avenue, Betts Avenue, First Avenue and Second Avenue, from December 17, through December 27.”

Councillor Mitch Hippsley wanted to expand the free parking to on-street spots.

While Councillors including Quinn Haider noted “I think it’s a good idea,” there was concern it would limit parking turnover and make it harder for shoppers.

“It’s a really good gesture,” said Coun. Aaron Keinle, but he added there is already “two hour free parking,” on the street.

Mayor Bob Maloney was more direct saying he simply did not agree with the idea of expanding the free parking.

Hippsley countered that “parking is not a problem,” as there are always spots available, reiterating that it would be “a great gesture of kindness on the part of the City.”

In the end Hippsely’s amendment was defeated five votes to two, but the original free parking motion was carried.

Community Spotlight Get into the spirit of Christmas at Yorkton Public Library. Kids Christmas Movie - Wed., Dec. 18 at 3:45 p.m.

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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.

Resumes 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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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 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High Band Room.

Woodwind, brass and percussion performers needed. Previous experience required.

Everyone welcome! For more information call Larry 306-621-0523

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The Yorkton duplicate bridge club meets for an afternoon of FUN every Wednesday afternoon at the Yorkton Public Library at 1:00 p.m. Our season runs from September 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.

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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members.

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

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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wed. nights, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.

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

Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club.

Everyone welcome. 306516-7521.

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Gloria Community

Hayden Centre

Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour.

Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.

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Tune in each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on Access Channel 7 to hear Pastor George Lewis. Sponsored by Yorkton Immanuel Baptist Church.

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

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Treasure Chest To a s t m a s t er s Club meets week ly on Wednesday evening f r o m 7: 0 0 p. m . t o 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills.

Guests and new memb er s welcome.

For more information contact: Mike Neilson 306-620-7252, Dwaine Senechal 306-620-2297.

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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306-783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http://parklandwritersalliance.wordpress. com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m.

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

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Volunteers Needed!

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Phone Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-261-6602 or email friendly.visitingsaskatchewan@redcross.ca.

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Come join the fun!

Yorkton Community Concert Choir. Please call Laurene at 306-7820460 or Anna at 306-7442729 for more information.

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A carolling we shall go Carolling has long been a part of the celebration of the Christmas season. And, so members of the First Baptist Church in Yorkton climbed into some vans and headed out to share the gift of music in the community. Following the singing the carollers were going to share some hot chocolate and fellowship.

Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

Jesus - the best gift to receive, the best gift to give Music and lights, family, food and fellowship... Christmas washes over the land like a warm sigh. But the experience of Christmas changes as one ages. Gifts with my name on the tag took top spot in my earliest memory. Things shifted when I realized that Christmas meant giving as well; that giving good gifts felt, in its own way, as marvellous as getting them.

Christmas changed again for me when I realized that not all gifts, and none of the best ones, come wrapped in holiday paper. Sometimes they come disguised as something entirely different.

While waiting in the doctor’s office last week, the conversation flowed into

talk of Christmas. The woman sitting across from me shared what happened in her community on Christmas Day 2017.

Our legendary Saskatchewan cold (minus 43 degrees that day, with a wind chill) seized up the mechanics of a passing Via Rail train carrying 98 holiday travellers. They had to leave the train and walk to the nearby community centre, where they sheltered until a bus arrived later that day to transport them to Winnipeg.

The village of Spy Hill, population 300, made national news that year for the warm hospitality villagers shared with the

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stranded passengers. She told how musicians travelling on the train had entertained everyone while they waited. She recalled village people bringing toys from their homes for the youngest passengers to play with. The hall, already decorated for a private Christmas party provided the perfect backdrop.

Soon the place took on a festive atmosphere.

Residents made pancakes. Brought in hamburgers. Some assembled sandwiches to feed the passengers on the next leg of their journey. The woman in the waiting room helped. Everyone helped. “I’ve never made so many sandwiches in my life!” She’d buttered

one endless line of bread, assembled hundreds of lunches. For hours, it seemed. “I could barely stand up when we got out of there,” she laughed.

Her own Christmas plans had to be put on hold, “but we all felt so good, just knowing we’d been able to do something to make the day better for those people. That was the best gift.”

Villagers went back to their homes tired but joyful. So did the passengers on the train. It was a Christmas to remember — a gift wrapped in the unlikely packaging of an untimely breakdown.

Mary and Joseph, stranded on what was likely a chilly Bethlehem

night, received no such hospitality. Their son had been Heaven-sent.

The promised and longawaited Messiah, God’s son, who came to rescue a world filled with sin and sorrow; deserving only God’s judgement.

The gift of gifts, wrapped in rags and placed in a manger.

The gift of love and mercy the wayward world didn’t earn and could never pay for.

“For unto us this day is born a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord!” Jesus.

The gift with our name on it, if we accept. The gift we can also give. This third week of Advent, we celebrate... “Joy to the world, the Lord has come!”

Honor Your Guests “The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.” — Leviticus 19:34 Church of God in Christ

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

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

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

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

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

A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU

PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

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

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.

Pastor E. Richardson

306-783-5663

Services:

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

Sunday, December 22nd All English Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m., Yorkton December 23 - January 4 Priest’s Vacation

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

SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church 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.

(insert what is happening this week at the church)

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

Fri., Dec. 20: Community Food Shelf - 10:00 a.m.; NA (Fight For Change) - 6:30 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 22: Worship - 10:30 a.m.; NA (Bank of Recovery) - 6:30 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service - 7:00 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 29: No Worship Service

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

++Dominion Chapel Ministry

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

Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny

• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 22nd

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

Dec. 22nd - Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

Nativity of our Lord Christmas Eve Vigil Christmas Day Compline & Matins Divine Liturgy Tues., Dec. 24th - 9:00 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 25th - 10:00 a.m.

Christ is born! Let us glorify Him!

Everyone Welcome

—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!’

Advent 4 Sun., Dec. 22nd 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Eve Family Service Tues., Dec. 24th 7:30 p.m.

Westview United will be on break Dec. 25th - January 1st Sun., January 5th Agape Workshop service 10:30 a.m. Potluck finger food!

Everyone Welcome

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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What’s in an Xbox?

Microsoft is a corporation with billions of dollars, a huge number of talented staff, and a marketing department which is best described as ‘not great.’ That last bit is based on the knowledge that they are naming their next console the Xbox Series X. A bit of history to put this into context. The first Xbox was called the Xbox, which was simple and made fun of at the time, because it sounded like a code name that accidentally became the real name.

There was then a follow up, which became the Xbox 360, which worked provided you didn’t think about it too hard.

Then things got silly.

The follow up to that was the Xbox One, which is a weird name for the third Xbox. They then added new models, including the Xbox One S, which was slimmer, and the Xbox One X, which had more power, and more X. The new one is called the Xbox Series X, which is not to be confused with the Xbox One X. They are definitely going to be confused with each other.

Meanwhile, Sony, their largest competitor, just uses an increasing number to indicate

Oh the weather outside is frightful, well at least it was a bit chilly, Sunday, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t outside fun to be had in the city Sunday evening. The City of Yorkton Parks and Recreation Department was serving up lots of free fun at the Gallagher Centre.

Thinking I do with words... where in the grand scheme of thing the latest PlayStation fits. They are going to be up to five next year, and it’s easy to understand, because 5 is more than 4, which is more than 3, and so on, so we understand the hierarchy.

Microsoft’s bizarre naming structure means that unless you’re in the know, you have no idea which is the one you want. There’s no comprehensible structure to their naming system, and I’m sure in the 2020 Christmas season there’s going to be people who get the wrong Xbox because of the confusion surrounding whether the One X or the Series X is the one you want, because their names are too similar for the average person to keep track of. It’s a naming disaster, for no clear reason. There are few names worse for generating customer confusion than naming some-

thing basically the same as the old product, changing the word people are least likely to remember.

The clear solution would be to call it anything else. The original code name was “Project Scarlet” and you could run with that and paint them all red, which would be distinctive at a minimum, though potentially controversial since they wouldn’t visually fit in many living room setups.

That said, I would like to have one, because they promise full backwards compatibility with all previous Xboxes and the house Xbox 360 sounds like a chainsaw falling into a bucket of rocks.

That’s possibly a bad sign. Sony’s inconsistent record on backwards compatibility means that I still have PlayStations 2-4 hooked up to my television, and while none of them sound quite so bad that’s a lot of inputs to tie up.

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Regulations needed but with balance Rules, regulations and red tape are often seen as the roadblocks of progress by those with innovative ideas and products.

The same rules, regulations and red tape are also the safeguards which exist to protect people and the world around us.

However, as in all things, common sense and balance are required.

The challenge is determining where the line of balance is, and then maintaining the flexibility to adjust that line as needed.

That flexibility, if it exists, is of course being put to the test these days

as new innovation and scientific advancement is emerging at startling speeds.

In the farm sector that is certainly the case as science is making huge strides in terms of just about every aspect of production. Those steps include advancements in plant breeding techniques that are allowing new varieties to come to production much more rapidly, which is a good thing, if the techniques used are well-understood and the regulations reasonable to deal with.

That said, it is rather clear at present a growing segment of the population sees science as a

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Calvin Daniels near ‘dark art’ that they increasingly fear. We have seen that manifest itself in areas such as those shunning child vaccinations against disease which once killed thousands, and on the farm the shudder the term genetically modified crop sends through many.

It is somewhat understandable that today’s science is beyond the ability of many of us to fully understand, although I suspect that has always been the case. When something is not easily understood it is easier to fear it.

The difference today of course is that the fear

is often made worse by the deluge of information available at our fingertips. Often reports that are suggested as cold hard facts conflict with other reports also deemed equally factual.

And, then there are the deluge of half-truths, rumours, opinions and outright fabrications that float nebulously around social media muddying the water in terms of actually knowing if a new science is good, or bad.

That is why we need well-established regulations, because there needs to be processes in place to determine safety for those things the public is generally not

qualified to fully understand.

That does not mean however that such processes should be barriers to new developments.

In terms of agriculture there is a constant need for new varieties, better crop protection products, better fertilizers, simply better everything to allow producers to stay competitive with farmers around the world, and to increase production in the face of a growing population.

That is where the balance is required.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Tackling the farm and climate crisis The National Farmers Union is pleased to release Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis: A Transformative Strategy for Canadian Farmers and Food Systems. The report examines in depth the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Canada, as well as the opportunities that agriculture provides to become part of the solution. The report presents a balanced analysis that considers both the impacts of the climate crisis on agriculture and the realities of the vulnerable financial situation of farm families.

Key conclusions include: • The climate crisis is a threat to Canadian farms, but also an opportunity to re-orient our farms to become more integrated, life-sustaining and community-sustaining.

• The farm crisis and the climate crisis share many of the same causes, and many of the same solutions.

•The climate crisis will increasingly impact the ability of Canadian farms to produce food. If we fail to plan, we plan to fail.

• Priority must be placed on incentivizing low-input, low-emission agricultural approaches.

In Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis: A Transformative Strategy for Canadian Farmers and Food Systems, the NFU makes the case that we must immediately embark on a pursuit of sustainable practices to make farms and the food system more resilient to climate change that is already locked in, while reducing

our GHG emissions to mitigate further climate change. The report argues that a climate-friendly food system can be designed to increase farm income.

Using, and paying for ever-larger quantities of fertilizers, fuels, chemicals, plastics, and other inputs have increased emissions and at the same time lowered farmers’ net incomes.

Between 1985 and 2018, input costs consumed more than 95% of farm revenue and left farmers with just 5%. The amount farmers pay annually in interest to banks and other lenders roughly equals the amount paid to farmers via farm-support programs each year. In effect, taxpayers are covering farmers’ interest bills, transferring tens of billions of dollars to banks and other lenders. Thus, the report argues that

a low-emission food system will necessarily be a low-input food system that increases farm profitability.

According to Katie Ward, President of the National Farmers Union: “Both the climate crisis and the farm crisis are so complex that no single report can provide all the answers. This report, however, does have many answers -- some of which could be implemented right away. Others provide a starting point to opening up the climate conversation in the agricultural sector. Options that will work for different geographic locations, soil types, or types of farms will be explored, but there is no one-sizefits-all solution. The NFU’s proposal is that we must increase soil carbon levels and embark on an emission-reduction strategies simultaneously.”

Big bucks

Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels

Proud hunters gathered Saturday in Willowbrook for some camaraderie and bragging as the local branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation held its annual horn measuring day. Danny Mikkonen of Willowbrook and Riley Effert of Rhein were both kept busy carefully determining the scores of whitetail, mule deer, elk and moose antlers, as well as the skulls of bears. The biggest of those measured could be up for Boone and Crockett Club, and/or Henry Kelsey Big Game recognition, the former, a North American award, and the ladder within Saskatchewan. The biggest and best of those measured will be recognized at a local awards night in the new year.

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Yorkton hosts Bantam ‘B’ tourney

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Bantam ‘B’ Tournament was held over the weekend in the city.

When the final shift had been taken the local Yorkton Correct Choice Terriers lost in the ‘A’ side final 6-3 to the Melville Aces.

The ‘B’ side final was an all Prince Albert affair with the Prince Albert Hurricanes topping the Prince Albert Thunder 6-2.

The Churchbridge CEL Imperials won the ‘C’ side 7-5 over the Flin Flon Bombers.

The Muenster/Watson Bantams took the ‘D’ side 4-3 over the Foam Lake Flyers.

In earlier action the Yorkton RH Electric Bantams were on the ice early Saturday morning playing the Melville Millionaires.

The RH Electric team were coming off a 2-1 win over Estevan when they hit the ice at the FAA at 9:30 a.m.

The Millionaires went on to win the game 7-5, sending Melville to an ‘A’ side semi-final set for 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the Kinsman Arena.

Yorkton was relegated to the ‘C’ side.

Saturday morning the Yorkton Traction Bantams were also in action playing the Clavet Cougars.

The Traction Bantams were coming off a 7-4 win over the Foam Lake Flyers Friday when they hit the ice at the Kinsmen Arena at 9:45 a.m.

Yorkton went on to win the game 4-2.

Saturday afternoon the Yorkton Correct Choice Vendors Terriers faced the Churchbridge Imperials.

The Terriers were up 4-0 in the contest thanks in-large part to a second period hat trick by Jack Puckett.

Action in the 14-team tournament started Friday, with games Friday through Sunday at both the Farrell Agencies Arena (FAA), and the Kinsmen Arena.

Three Yorkton teams took part in a Bantam ‘B’ Tournament held in Yorkton on the weekend.

Junior Terriers win pair on week

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A pair of Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League wins this past week has the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers comfortably atop the Viterra Division.

Sporting a record of 21-14-1 the Terriers have 43 points, 14 more than second place Estevan with 29 points.

Melville sits third in the Viterra with 28 points, while Weyburn resides in the division basement with 27 points.

Saturday, the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers got one of the weeks wins coming out on top of the latest dog fight at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

The Terriers were hosting the Notre Dame Hounds in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action coming away with a 5-1 win.

The Hounds actually took an early 1-0 lead when Cole Stevenson scored 5:37 into the contest.

The slim Notre Dame lead held until 14:03 of the first period when defenceman Kurri Woodford tied the game with a goal for the Terriers.

The Terriers extended their lead to 3-1 with a pair of unanswered second period goals. The first goal of the period came 37-seconds into the frame off the stick of Carson Henry.

Then Chantz Petruic scored his 38th of the season 3:02 into the middle stanza.

In the third Alec Zawatsky scored his 15th of the season 2:18 to make

it a 4-1 game in favour of the Terriers.

Yorkton-born Colby Vranai in his 29th game with the Terriers potted his first of the season, an empty-netter at 18:45 to make it a 5-1 final.

Philippe Bond was in the Terrier net for the win facing 38-shots, while Logan Dyck took the loss for Notre Dame facing 31-shots.

Win Wednesday

Wednesday, the hometown Terriers were taking on the Estevan Bruins with the teams playing through a scoreless first period.

In the second frame Chantz Petruic gave the Terriers a 1-0 lead with a goal at 17:10.

Petruic was back to give the Terriers a 2-0 early in the third period, scoring his 37th of the season on the powerplay 5:08 into the final frame.

The Bruins got back into the game 1:20 later as Caleb Petrie scored a short-handed effort for Estevan.

But the Bruins would get no closer, while the Terriers would add an empty net goal by Steven Norum with 17-seconds left on the clock to make it a 3-1 final.

Ryan Ouellette was in net for the Terriers facing 31-shots for the win.

Keenan Rancier was the Bruin netminder. He faced 33-shots and was tagged with the loss.

Accolades for Petruic

In other Terrier news Petruic was named Canalta SJHL Player of the Week.

Petruic, from Moose Jaw, continued his

The Yorkton Hyundai Terriers hosted Notre Dame at the Farrell Agencies Arena Saturday. assault on opposing teams this past week by scoring four-goals and three-assists in threegames played.

Petruic factored in on six straight Terrier goals, including all four last Thursday in a 5-4 loss to the La Ronge. He

set up his team’s only goal on Friday in a loss to Nipawin and then found the back of the net twice in a 5-3 win over

the Melfort Mustangs on Saturday as the Terriers finished a three game in three night road trip, noted the SJHL website.

Curling Club teaching the game

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Curling Club hosted a combination Family Fun Night and Kids Drop-In Curling evening Friday.

The event was a chance to simply have fun and learn a bit more about the sport.

The curling club is active most evenings including Super League play Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Upcoming in the new year is the annual bonspiel schedule; Seniors – Feb. 16-21 Doubles – Feb. 28-29

Youth learned a bit more about curling Friday.

Ladies – March 5-8 Open Cash – March 19-22

Registration deadline for the bonspiels is one week before the event

starts. Call 306-783-4127 to register or find more information.

Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Looking for the unusual and finding it When it comes to sports I have a rather extensive list I follow, the majority being team sports.

In fact, there are only a handful of team sports I don’t like; field soccer, water polo and a couple of others coming to mind. There are of course others rarely watched because there is no league on this continent, or no team in Canada that I can become truly invested in following.

However, when it comes to individual sports, the list of those I will spend time watching is far shorter, and is generally populated by sports a bit off the beaten path as they say. I tend to gravitate to the fringe when it comes to such sports; equestrian, bull

riding, badminton among my favourites.

But I am always looking for something new to interest me as well, and I have found a trio of note recently.

So when I something called Drone Racing League on the television listings a while back I naturally had to tune in.

The Drone Racing League (DRL) is a professional drone racing league that operates internationally.

DRL pilots race first-person view with identical, custom-built drones at speeds above 80 MPH through threedimensional courses.

It intrigued, although I admit rarely does anything racing hold my attention.

In the case of the DRL I have to say the inter-

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Sports national courses are awesome, from old warehouses to underground caverns to the snowy tops of a mountain.

And the idea of remotely piloting drone races, the pilots wearing those funky 3D goggles, was pretty cool as well.

But once they were racing the little buzzbomb drones were moving so quickly it was hard to follow who was ahead, and who had just crashed

and burned on the last corner.

The sites, background pieces on the sport, and production were all great, but in the end the racing lost me, although I suspect if you like racing it is worth checking out.

The same channel on the TV dial also had World Arm-wrestling League. I could recall watching the sport years ago and not being very impressed, but things

change over time, so I gave it another look.

As in most things sports the production is of course superior today, so you get some great camera angles of the faces of competitors, and of what they are trying to do during set up and the actual pulls.

The league is also producing some entertaining background features on its roster, a roster that is international in scope.

This one caught my attention in a big way.

The stuff on GameTV is a bit old in terms of when the competitions took place, but they are new to me, so I am DVRing to catch up.

It also so happens WAL is on BR Live, which is home to the National Lacrosse League so that

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I should also put in a quick little plug for Glory Kickboxing. I’ve always sort of liked boxing, at least when fights are competitive, which is something of a rarity as so often up and coming fighters are matched against something they can learn from but not lose too.

Glory seems to put more competitive pairings together more often, at least in the events I’ve watched in the last few months since discovering it. Since they use feet and knees too, clinches are not effective to slow things down either, so action is better too.

Fight sports are not for all, but if you are into them Glory should be checked out.

The Tisdale Trojans visted the Yorkton Secon Maulers last week at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

Maulers come close against Tisdale Trojans

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Secon Maulers got close, but not close enough, in their battle against the Tisdale

Trojans on Dec. 10. The Yorkton SMAAAHL team almost recovered from a major deficit after the first period, but wasn’t able to win.

The first period began

with Tisdale, with Keagon Little getting a powerplay goal, assisted by Cole Tanchuk and Noah Wills. Yorkton’s Carter Dereniwsky fired back with an unassisted goal,

Residents will soon be able to experience crokicurl.

tying it at one.

Unfortunately for the Maulers, Tisdale then scored twice. First was Mackenzie Carson assisted by Trenton Curtis.

Then Kalen Ukrainetz

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Crokicurl new winter sport in city

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer If you are seeking something new to try in terms of wintertime fun, then you might want to check out two new crokicurl locations in the city.

Yorkton Parks and Recreation has been at work installing crokicurl rings at two locations in the city; Silver Heights Park and Heritage Heights Park.

Taylor Morrision with the City department said the rules of the game are pretty straight forward.

The game uses what appear to be the rings of a curling sheet, with

added ‘pegs’ that make it closer to the boardgame crokinole.

Players slide milk jugs filled with frozen water and try to get them into a small depression in the middle of the rings, or to knock an opponent’s jugs out of the rings.

The jugs will be provided at both locations.

“It’s basically the standard crokinole rules,” he said.

The idea for the combined game seems to have started in Winnipeg, said Morrison, adding “it’s become popular in a lot of communities across the country” Morrison said the City is just in the pro-

cess of completing painting of the rings, and it is expected both sites will

be ready for play next week, in time for the holidays.

assisted by Nicholas Andrusiak and Trenton Curtis.

The second period saw the Trojans extend their lead, with a goal from Cole Tanchuk assisted by Noah Wills and Jordan Normand.

But after that, the Maulers responded. First with a goal from Connor Hvidston assisted by Blake Samida and Carter Dereniwsky, then a power

play goal from Massen Ziola assisted by Connor Hvidston and Carter Dereniwsky to close out the period.

That got the Maulers back in the game, with one period of play left.

Unfortunately, that also was the last goal of the game, and a blank third meant that the Maulers went home with a loss, with a score of 4-3 for Tisdale.

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GULAK - The family of Larry Gulak announce his passing on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Yorkton, SK. Larry Gulak was born on January 2, 1943 in Yorkton, SK. His parents George and Myrtle (Todosychuk) farmed in the Gorlitz area and Larry and his brothers, Allan and Don, lived there until Larry was ten. After a short time in Vancouver, the family returned to Yorkton. In 1964 Larry married Eileen Irvine and over the next eight years had three children: Lisa, Candice and Neil. Larry was a man of many talents. He loved learning and as a result took on numerous jobs and projects, finding success with each of them. His greatest achievement however was becoming a Grandpa to his five grandchildren. He was very proud of each of them. Larry leaves to mourn, his loving wife Eileen and his children and grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Carson, Daniel and Matthew; Candice Winter, Rachel and Madison; Neil (Crystal) Gulak, Liam and his brother Don (Bonna) Gulak as well as numerous sisters and brothers–in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George and Myrtle Gulak, his brother Allan and his in-laws, Forbes and Marie Irvine. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:00 am from Christie’s Funeral Home and Crematorium Yorkton, SK with interment in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Larry’s memory may do so to the Jim Patterson Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK.

MATECHUK - John Matechuk was born on October 10, 1930 in the Hamton district of Saskatchewan; a son of George and Polly (nee Koroluk) Matechuk. John was raised on the family farm until moving to Yorkton in 1948. As a young man John began working at the Yorkton Creamery and then for the Scott Fruit Co. On May 24, 1958 he was united in marriage to Elsie Lundgren. In 1964 the couple moved to Vancouver, there John was the building manager of an apartment building. Eventually he found employment with the CNIB as the maintenance manager of their Vancouver office and Elsie was employed with BC Tel. In 1988 John retired and in 1997 the couple returned to Saskatchewan to establish their retirement home in Yorkton. John and Elsie were very social people, they greatly enjoyed visiting and entertaining family and friends. During their many years in BC the couple spent many weekends and holidays at their trailer in Blaine, Washington. John was a car buff, he loved keeping up with vehicle trends and eagerly looked forward to the new model year vehicles on the dealer lots. His second passion was airplanes, although he never learned to fly one, he took great interest in all planes, from small prop models to the large commercial jets. On October 31, 2011 Elsie passed away. John struggled to make the best of it after her passing and with the help of close family he was able to maintain his own home and live independently until 2015 when he became a resident of the Gladstone Assisted Living Complex. John passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 89 years of age. Besides his wife Elsie and parents George and Polly, John was predeceased by a brother, Gene Matechuk and by a sister, Anne Rohatinsky.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Evelyn Young of Yorkton; his sister-in-law, Vivian Lundgren of Saskatoon and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Tim Sheppard officiating. Pianist, Shani Apland, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘What A Friend We Have in Jesus’. Nieces Bev and Marilyn gave the eulogy. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Cory Young, Harley Oscienny, Coleton Oscienny and Kirsten Armstrong serving as the casket bearers. Memorials were to the Diabetes Society. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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SEBULSKI - Duane Sebulski of Regina passed away on December 3, 2019 at 59 years of age. Duane Dean Paul Sebulski, the only son of Paul and Katherine Sebulski, was born on October 10, 1960 and lived at Margo, SK. Duane’s formative schooling took place at various small towns and cities in Saskatchewan; Esterhazy, Gerald, Jansen, Estevan and Yorkton.

While at Yorkton Regional High School Duane specialized in shop classes. After High School, Duane studied Motor Vehicle Repair at Technical Yorkton Vocational and got a job in Yorkton as a Cab Driver.

Duane also worked at Parkland Heritage Centre at Rokeby, SK. In 1985 Duane graduated with a Certificate in Commercial Cooking from the Saskatchewan Technical Institute in Moose Jaw, SK. Duane worked as a Short Order Cook in Regina. Duane became “known for” making salads as observers were awed while Duane easily prepped numerous ingredients and fashioned delicious creations. After our Dad had passed, Duane regularly commuted from Regina to Yorkton to spend endless hours visiting with our Mom, driving her and doing odd jobs for her. Mom looked forward to Duane’s visits! Duane was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy several years ago. When Duane had a stroke it was an uphill battle to be won and Duane fought valiantly! Even after it became difficult to stand, Duane was mindful to have quality in life and did what he could for a healthy future.

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Duane is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Gloria (Ray Jeanson) and Julliette (John Horstman), many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Prayers were held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and the Funeral Service on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary’s Church officiating. The interment followed in Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Leonard Sebulsky, Aaron Jeanson, Daniel Jeanson, Dave Bergmuller, Randy Sebulsky and Bernie Sebulsky serving as the casket bearers. Words of remembrance were shares by sisters, Gloria and Julie and Aunt Rose.

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WOG - Linda May Wog (Kormos) passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 65. Linda was born on January 6, 1954 in Gladmar, SK to John and Minna (Bischop) Wog. Linda married the love of her life David Kormos on September 23, 1972. They were blessed with two daughters Kimberley and Kyla. Linda leaves behind her husband and friend David Kormos, her daughters Kimberley (Denis) Graham and Kyla (Jeremy) Hrebenik. She also leaves three very special granddaughters, Casey Graham, Shaylynn and Emma Hrebenik and many other family members. Linda loved to joke around and pull pranks on those around her, she loved to see people smile. Spending time with her family was very important to Linda, having game night with her girls and their families. Having craft time with her granddaughters was also important to Linda. She was an animal lover as well. Linda will be joining in heaven, her parents, John A. Wog and Minna Wog Caplette, her step-father Joe Caplette, brothers Clifford Wog and Kenneth Wog, nephew Christopher Wog, as well as her grandparents and many other family members who are waiting for her. There are many pets that Linda loved and lost who will be waiting as well. Linda asked that she be remembered with love. Give to all what you would like in return. Life is too short for regrets. Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic or to the S.P.C.A. A Celebration of Life for Linda was held on Friday, December 6, 2019 from the chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.

QUINTON - It is with great sadness the family of Lila Quinton announces that she passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the age of 56. Lila will be remembered by her brother Craig (Daphne), brother Blaine (Joanne), niece Denise (Greg) and nephew Brent (Nicole) along with many extended family and close friends. She was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Caroline Quinton. She also leaves behind her beloved pets Rufus, Jessie and Norman. She graduated from Theodore High School and went on to complete her University Degree in Kinesiology. Lila spent the majority of her career in recreation management for many towns but most recently worked with the Credit Union upon moving home to Theodore. Lila always had a passion for animals and was known for rescuing any that needed her help including a young whitetail buck. She was dedicated to supporting the Whitesand Regional Park where she spent a great amount of her time. She held her relationships with family and friends dear to her heart. She will forever be remembered for her generous and giving nature and her ability to make fast friends with anyone she met. Those who desire may make memorial donations in honour of Lila to the Whitesand Regional Park (Box 406, Theodore, SK). A memorial service will be held in the near future at an unknown date.

SHUMAY - Andrew Henry Shumay (known to many as Henry), husband of Eleanor Shumay of Yorkton, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 2, 2019. Henry was born on May 6, 1942 in the Whitesand District to Wasyl and Nellie (Stefanyshyn) Shumay. He attended school in Orcadia, SK. Henry worked as a plumber for 52 years before retiring. Henry and Eleanor were blessed with two children Kelly and Carla. Henry was an active man enjoying numerous sports. Henry was predeceased by his parents Wasyl and Nellie; brothers Matt, John and Nick and his sister Pauline Becker.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, his loving wife Eleanor, his son Kelly (wife Sheri Hornung), granddaughters Mikaela and Brooke, his daughter Carla (Wally) Wilchowy and grandsons Reid and Greydon, sisters-in-law Doreen, Anne and Effie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Henry will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Memory Eternal.

FORD - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Grant Allan Ford announce his sudden passing due to heart issues on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the age of 51. Grant was born in Yorkton on December 13, 1967; he was the third son of Nelson and Margaret Ford. Grant graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School and then continued being a partner in the family Dairy Farm. One of the highlights in his career was to attend the 4-H Canadian Western Dairy Classic in B.C. Grant was a gentle thoughtful and kind soul who would help anyone and never judged anyone. He loved to tease and be teased by his brothers. His family was the most important thing in his life as he loved them all - as he was loved. He especially loved his nieces and nephews. Grant is survived by his parents Nelson and Margaret, his brothers Leonard (Lori) Dustin and Trisha, Richard (Liv) Sean (friend Diana) and Jaelyn, Glen (Cindy) Jordan (friend Thea) and Cameron. He was predeceased by both sets of grandparents, several aunts and uncles. He will lovingly be remembered for his laughter and his caring ways. His spirit will always live on in the hearts of those who loved him dearly. In keeping with Grant’s wishes his family had a private Celebration of Life. Gifts of remembrance can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Lung Association in memory of Grant.

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MARTENIUK - Harold Marteniuk of Weyburn, beloved son of the late William and Lena Marteniuk of Calder, passed away on December 8, 2019 at the age of 83 years.

Harold was born July 27, 1936 on the family homestead near Calder, SK, the oldest child of William K. Marteniuk and Lena (Morash). At the age of 8 Harold became a resident of the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, where he lived in the Souris Valley building until February 2005, when he moved with all of the residents to Tatagwa View.

He lived a comfortable and simple life until his passing, enjoying the town parade, music programs and his favourite meals of beef, chicken and hot dogs. Harold will be missed and lovingly remembered by the residents and staff of Tatagwa View who were his extended family, by his sister Thelma Makowsky, nephew Mark Makowsky (Tania Mysak) of Edmonton and their children Toma and Katya; his niece Lesia (Valerian Yereniuk) of Winnipeg and their children Mykola, Boyan, Areta and Ilya; by his brother-in-law Rudy (Kay) Hrycay of Regina, nephew Michael (Sherri) Hrycay of Saskatoon and their children (Anna, Eva and Michael); and nephew Robert Hrycay of Nelson, BC and his daughters Molly and Stella. Harold was predeceased by his parents, William K. and Lena Marteniuk, sister Marvelyn Hrycay and brother-in-law John Makowsky. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Michael Faryna of Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Yorkton officiating. The responses led by Yvonne Panchuk and Parish Choir Members. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Michael Hrycay, Gerald Shymko, Ron Scraba, Irving Carlson, Rodney Flunder and Lawrence Scraba serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in Harold’s memory may be made to House 9 at Tatagwa View in Weyburn SK or the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

PATZER - Patricia (Pat) was born in Weyburn, SK, the first of four children born to Charles and Olive Page. After finishing her formal education Pat entered the Weyburn Hospital of Psychiatric Nursing, graduating in 1965. She was married to Adrian Whittle and they made their home in Yorkton for ten years. It was while they lived in Yorkton that their family grew as they welcomed their sons David and Brian but due to Adrian’s health the family relocated to Saskatoon. Adrian passed away from his illness. In 1986 Pat married Arthur Patzer and they made their home in the Ebenezer Area. Thus two families united as one. Pat served on many committees as well as performing as a soloist at times, she enjoyed singing a lot.

As a young girl she had accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and served her Lord in teaching clubs, Sunday school children and serving in camp work. While on the farm Pat always had a vegetable and a flower garden. She also learned to drive the rod weeder…. She drove it right into the wet spot on the summer fallow and got it stuck! But she never gave up, proving that she could be a farmer’s wife. Pat loved her grandchildren and made photo albums for all 15 of them. Pat was predeceased by her parents Charles and Olive Page, her brother Lorne and by her first husband Adrian Whittle. Pat leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life - her husband Arthur, her sons David (Shelley) Whittle and grandson Devin of Saskatoon, SK, Brian (Norma) Whittle and grandchildren Matthew and Sarah of Edmonton, AB. Her brother Dennis (Nancy) Page and son Scott of Olds, AB, her sister Karen (Don) Chatwin of Regina, SK and their children Jonathon and Sarah. She also leaves four step-children; Sheldon (Claudine) Patzer, Greg (Carla) Patzer, Rhonda (Murray) Teichrob, Carol (Ryan) Baldwin as well as 15 step grandchildren.

A service to honour Pat’s life was held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ebenezer, SK with Darrel Vion officiating. Interment followed in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in Pat’s memory may do so by donating to the Good Spirit Bible Camp or to the Ebenezer Baptist Church as tokens of remembrance.

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But we have precious memories of when you both were here.

You made Christmas special, the way it’s meant to be…

Filled with love and kindness, and generosity.

You were the dearest couple, we know that we were blessed…

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And pray that Christmas angels bring you sweet, eternal rest.

Love, Your family.

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A place for remembering...

Surrounded by a wealth of spruce and pine trees is the City of Yorkton Cemetery. This peaceful, historic setting has a variety of standard and cremation plots available.

Contact Community Development, Parks & Recreation at 306-786-1750 for further information.

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Adult Personal Messages MALE (44), from Yorkton, looking for female with children, for companion. Likes movies and going dancing. Call 306-641-6234 no texts.

Seniors Aide Equipment MOBILITY POWER Chair in brand new condition. Used only 2 months. Fully loaded, comes w/original bill of sale. $2,000. 306621-1514.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Skilled Help

CANADIAN CORE FRONTIERSMEN is seeking a experienced person who has held a security license for 1-3 yrs to train persons as security guards. Call 306-7483089 for further information.

Services for Hire BUILDING NEW, Doing Renos, need repairs. Over 20yrs. experience. Able to do framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tape, texture, paint, flooring. Specialize in walk-in tile showers, finish carpentry, windows & doors, siding, decks.

Will travel. Guaranteed workmanship. Call Glen 306-641-4987.

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4 WINTER tires, 225s, 60R17, 50 miles, $400 firm. Call 306-6219683 or 306-783-2083.

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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.

Call 306-745-3484.

CHRISTMAS CAKES 1lb, 2lbs; Men’s new jeans; new winter jackets, skates, hockey equipment.

306-675-4924.

Butcher pigs $1.25/lb live, $2/lb dressed. 306795-7321.

FOR SALE: New Mack combination oil/wood/coal furnace, 2-door with shaker grates, twin blowers, 96,000 BTU’s. Also fuel tank 5 yrs. old. Asking $3,500 for pkg. Phone 306-594-2614.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

Taking orders for cabbage rolls and perogies. Call Shirley at 306782-8280.

TANNED HIDES for sale. Foxes, martens, skunks, racoon, wolverine, wolf and others. Really decorate your living room, rec room or cabin with these on the wall. Anybody can hang up a picture. 306675-4424.

Parts & Accessories

Houses for Sale

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Industrial/Commercial COMMERCIAL BUILDING for lease, rent or purchase. 2100 sq. ft. at 29 Betts Ave. Contact Don at 306-621-5076.

Land for Sale

& & dryer included. Located in Sheho, SK. Available Jan. 1st, 2020, $400./mo. Call 306-849-2100.

BEAUTIFUL 2 or 3 bedroom townhouse; 1200 sq.ft., close to schools & hospital. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-537-3228 or Ryan 306-6205489.

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

Suites For Rent 1100 SQ. ft. 2 bedroom lower suite. Includes fridge, stove, SaskPower, SaskEnergy, water, shared washer and dryer. Fenced back yard. Non smoking. Lakeview Road Yorkton. References required. $750. Available Jan. 1.

306-728-4325, 306-728-1437.

FOR RENT: Two Bedroom Suite in North East Yorkton. $850/month including utilities. 1,000 sq.ft., heated floor, private entrance, gas fireplace. No Pets or Parties, No Smoking Available Immediately.

Phone 306-783-7973 or 306-7308490.

Apartments/Condos for Rent

First Choice Property Management

Secured building, close proximity to bus stops, parks, college etc.

Includes: fridge, stove, coin operated laundry, 1 parking stall, water and heat.

On-site management

Security deposit and references required.

Enquire about one (1) month free rent!

For viewing contact Garry 306-621-6793 or 403-580-5050 ext. 3

YORKTON - 2 BDRM APT for rent available December 1st in a quiet 4-plex on 1st Ave. Spacious, well maintained, and close to downtown. Rent $850 month, heat and water included, coin laundry, parking. N/S, no vaping, N/P. References required, damage deposit needed. For application email rental1441st@hotmail.com or call 306-292-8530 during the day or evening before 8:30pm.

Turn to today’s Yorkton This Week Classifieds for the day’s best buys.

ALLANBROOKE APARTMENTS

• Large 1 & 2 bedroom.

• Soft water, heat, and parking included • Fridge & stove • In suite laundry • A/C, deck & patio door • Secure, quiet FOR VIEWING CALL

Janet 306-620-6838 ON BUS ROUTE

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THE PARTS YOU NEED The Price and service you want

• Computerized Parts Interchange • Computerized Inventory • Parts Locating Service For Those Hard To Find Parts • An Exceptional Line Of New Aftermarket Body Parts Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sat. & Sun. 15 YORK ROAD WEST, YORKTON

306-782-4395 OR 1-800-657-4395 Fax 306-786-5414 LHRecycled_1x47.nil_ R001341986.indd GREAT PRICES on prod2/kj new, used spec for sandy and remanufactured engines,

parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca.

Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph. 204-532-2187 Russell, MB.

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General Employment

Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008

Trucking & Transport

REDLINE TAXI. Taxi Drivers needed in Yorkton. NOW, you only need class 5 license to drive taxi.

Call 306-783-1010.

Winter Road Haul 2020 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca

Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and More sales@ Integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www. integritybuilt.com

C&G SHUTTLE SERVICE INC. 1-306-647-3333, Home 1-306-620-3521, Cell 1-306-620-3359.

Box 695 Yorkton, SK. S3N 2W8. Medical Appointments, Airport Trips, All Other Shuttle Services Saskatoon, ReSWNA-PennerOil_1x23.a18_R00117 gina & Winnipeg.

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Reliable, able to work without supervision. Shifts staring at 5:30 am. 20-30 hrs/week. If wanted, some evening and weekend work.

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1963 CHEV half ton, restored, runs good. Offers. 306-696-2957.

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Painter Ag Shield Manufacturing is a shortline equipment manufacturer headquartered in Benito, MB. We specialize in providing innovative equipment that delivers real value to the end-user. We have a diverse product line, providing equipment to support the broadacre grain farmer, forage grower, and rancher, and provide precision equipment for pesticide application. Recent product launches have propelled us into the forestry marketplace and heavy construction.

We are looking for a painter to work at our Benito, Manitoba location. The successful candidate will become part of the Paint Department, responsible for painting small components, parts, and large pieces of agriculture and forestry equipment to support the manufacturing production line.

- 1-2 years of liquid spray paint experience - Must be familiar with liquid paint techniques and have a good understating of paint equipment - Setup, operate, and maintain spray equipment to apply coatings on Livestock industrial products of various sizes FOR SALE: 18 Cow-Calf Pairs.

- Select, mix, and apply appropriate paint coatings as required 3-4 month old calves. Phone - Understand proper metal preparation and conversion coating in an Preeceville 306-547-2105. industrial paint environment - Ensure equipment and tools are in good working condition, reporting FOR SALE: 26 yearling Char and maintenance services when required Char cross heifers, bred red for - Ability to work independently and in a team setting end of March. Preg checked and - Strong interpersonal and communication skills all shots. Phone 306-548-4340, - Must work in accordance with health and safety regulations, company Stenen, Sask. rules, policies, and procedures - Previous experience with 5S and Lean Manufacturing would be considered FOR SALE: Polled Purebred 2 an asset year old and yearling Charolais - Other duties as assigned by the lead hand SWNA-WesternComm_1x40.a18_R0011775694.indd bulls. Some red factor. Phone 306- Some overtime may be required King’s Polled Charolais.

Ag Shield offers a competitive total compensation package along with •435-7116. prod1/kk • classified • ytw dec18/2019 opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ag Shield is an equal opportunities employer. For further details and to apply Steel Buildings / Granaries email jobs@agshield.com or bring your resume to our location at 170 Hwy 83N, Benito.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. www.agshield.com

Career Opportunities

2014 JEEP COMPASS, 76,000kms, air/cruise/tilt, newer tires, 4x4, asking $13,500. PST Included. Call or text 306-316-1064.

Pics available.

YAMAHA ELECTONE HE-8W Organ. Lots of bells and whistles.

Like new condition. Asking $1.

NEWLY RENOVATED Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 SWNA-Freshwater_1x43.a18_R0011775673.indd bedroom suites throughout 5 loca�ons in Contact 306-794-4500.

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LARGE 2 bedroom suite in quiet 4-plex. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, water softener, air conditioner included. Private entrance with your own furnace, 55+. Available Dec. 1/19, $850/mo. plus utilities.

306-621-1103 anytime.

Available immediately for rent:

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Trucks & Vans

Snowmobiles 1987 Citation snowmobile, ready to go. Offers. 306-696-2957.

Farm Implements 1948-AR JOHN Deere tractor, fully restored, runs good. Offers. 306696-2957.

GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB

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Coordinator, Adult Basic Education Parkland College is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator for our Rural Adult Basic Education programs. This is a permanent, part-time position. This position may be based out of Melville, Fort-Qu’Appelle or Kamsack.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the supervision of Manager, Adult Basic Education, this position is primarily responsible for the delivery, coordination, and evaluation of Adult Basic Education programs for the College including rural ABE, ABE on-reserve or programs developed to meet a specific need. This position will supervise staff members associated with delivering training programs in rural ABE areas and will work as part of the Adult Basic Education team.

REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor of Education degree. This education would typically provide knowledge in adult education programs development, needs assessment, budgeting, proposal writing and analytical research skills.

• Two years of practical, related experience. This experience will demonstrate the skills required to negotiate with partners, deal with sensitive situations, organizational and time management skills, and supervisory skills.

• Registered or eligible to register with Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board.

• Minimum of two years related classroom experience.

• Two years supervisory experience WHAT WE OFFER: • Permanent, part-time position (August - June, annually) • Comprehensive benefits package • Professional Development & Training opportunities • Flexible, professional and respectful work environment • ABOUT US: Parkland College offers an array of educational services to adult learners in East Central Saskatchewan. Our mission is to provide high quality, learner centered education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. Our employees are learner focused, knowing their work has a strong and positive impact on students, communities, partners and the economy. Our values of respect, compassion, continuous learning and accountability, to name a few, have formed a positive culture at the College.

For a complete Job Description, please visit the careers page of our website.

Closing Date & Time: December 23, 2019 Please send your application electronically, quoting competition #19-1920 to: careers@parklandcollege.sk.ca Candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to initial employment.

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Coordinator, Essential Skills Parkland College is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator of Essential Skills related programming. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Yorkton campus.

THE OPPORTUNITY: This position is primarily responsible for innovative development, enhancement and delivery of Essential Skills and Employment Readiness related workshops and programs to external clients.

The Coordinator is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of business partnerships to promote and develop Essential Skills programming. This position is responsible for proposal writing and curriculum development and the supervision of staff associated to Essential Skills programs.

REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors degree in Education or the Human Services field. This education would provide knowledge and specialized skills in curriculum development, essential skills programming, as well as analytical and critical thinking, and research skills.

• Two years of related experience in providing educational services and support to students, clients and employers. The experience demonstrated will include experience in curriculum development, project management, facilitation, partnership development, adult education and/or other related areas.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Essential Skills, adult learning needs and the adult education system.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising staff and directing the workflow of staff.

• Demonstrated experience working in a cross-cultural environment.

WHAT WE OFFER: •Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) •Competitive compensation, pension plan and comprehensive benefit package •Professional development opportunities •Flexible, professional and respectful work environment ABOUT US: Parkland College offers an array of educational services to adult learners in East Central Saskatchewan. Our mission is to provide high quality, learner centered education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. Our employees are learner focused, knowing their work has a strong and positive impact on students, communities, partners and the economy. Our values of respect, compassion, continuous learning and accountability, to name a few, have formed a positive culture at the College.

For a complete Job Description, please visit the careers page of our website.

Closing Date & Time: December 23, 2019 Please send your application electronically, quoting competition #17-1920 to: careers@parklandcollege.sk.ca

It’s time to spring those unused items from your closet, basement and storage areas with a classified ad, phone 306-782-2465.

Candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to initial employment.

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It was a star-studded evening as the best and brightest athletes in the Sacred Heart high school sports programs were recognized in a variety of categories.

Sacred Heart Sports Awards ceremony Monday night

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sports: The star-studded ceremony took place at the St. Mary’s Cultural Centre where a dinner and refreshments were served.

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Brightening Christmas The York Colony Quilter’s Guild is brightening Christmas for people who use the Meals on Wheels program the best way they know how, by giving them a fabric creation. Mug rugs were donated to the program for this Christmas. Sally Sibley with the Quilter’s Guild presents Judy

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JOIN US AS WE PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR YOUTH AND MEMBERS OF MINOR HOCKEY IN YORKTON This special section will be delivered in the Wednesday, January 15 edition of Yorkton This Week.

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Infinity minis make for fine game

Long-time readers will know miniature skirmish games are popular among us Meeple Guilders.

MERCs, Blackwater Gulch, Malifaux and a rather lengthy list of others have been enjoyed at the table over the years.

The genre is one where do tend to come and go rather quickly.

One miniature game that has endured is Infinity from Corvus Belli. The range launches back in 2005 and won fans with detailed miniatures with an equally detailed futuristic world that added to the enjoyment.

“It is one hundred and seventy-seven years into the future. The star systems colonized

by Humanity, collectively called the Human Sphere, have been

claimed by massive interstellar nations who trade covert blows in secret wars to control the delicate balance of power.

But an alien threat from the great beyond threatens to change everything,” details a ruleset.

“The main human nations (PanOceania, the ultramodern Hyperpower; Yu Jing, its advanced competitor, born of Asia; Haqqislam, the new Islam of philosophy and humanism; the Nomads, anarchistic space wanderers; Adriana, tough colonists stranded on a hostile world; ALEPH, the omnipresent AI that pulls the strings from the shadows; and the Non-Aligned Armies, which comprises the independent Japan and the Mercenary Companies), along with the Tohaa, an alien race with its own mysterious

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com agenda, must join forces to fight the outsider forces of the Combined Army and its master the EI, an alien artificial intelligence that plans to integrate the Human Sphere into its immense, all-devouring galactic empire.”

Infinity is a tabletop wargame that uses 28 mm metal miniatures to create skirmishes in a hitech sci-fi setting influenced by manga aesthetics – an exciting, actionpacked vision of the near

future where special operations determine the fate of Humanity.

It should be understood here, Infinity is a game where one shot can take out a lot of characters. It is unforgiving in that sense, or more realistic depending on your perspective.

Infinity is now into a third edition, which is not unusual as rules are smoothed out, and loopholes closed that players have unearthed through play for more than a dec-

ade.

But, it can be daunting for newcomers to take the plunge into a game that has nearly 15-years history, with lots of factions, miniatures and rulesets.

This is where you have to appreciate the release of Infinity: Operation Coldfront.

“On the frozen steppes of Dawn, ALEPH has deployed one of her forward bases to fight against the Combined Army invaders. However, the Ariadnans suspect that it is just the first stage of a plot of the AI to increase her influence over their planet, and they will not allow that,” explains the Coldfront fluff.

The Coldfront box contains all the miniatures, rules, and terrain you need to play, and introduce you to Infinity

3rd edition. It is the perfect entry level box for the game world.

The terrain is more of less Bristol board that folds into containers and building, but the graphics are good, and to get a start it’s excellent.

The minis are of course good as is the earned reputation of anything from Corvus Belli.

The rulebook has lots of pictures to help understand mechanics and if you start at page 1 and work your way to the end you will learn the game well.

It is an ideal starting place for the large Infinity world, which of course why it was created. If Infinity interests, and such a developed play system is intriguing, then Operation Coldfront is an easy ‘must buy’.

Check it out at www. corvusbelli.com

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226 Broadway St. W., Yorkton

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23E Smith St. W., Yorkton, SK

71 Broadway St. E. Yorkton, SK

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