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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

In the swing It was a sunny and warm Saturday, so why not find some outdoor fun? That was exactly what brothers Paxton and Ryker Hegedus were doing as they did some swinging at Heritage Heights Park in the city. As Saskatchewan continues to re-open in stages playgrounds are once again open for use.

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Province adds $1.9 billion in debt

By Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) The province released their full budget on Monday which showed a $1.9 billion addition to the debt total that can be

attributed to the COVID19 pandemic.

According to the provincial budget, public debt will rise by $3 billion in 2020-21 including the $1.9 billion attributable to COVID-19.

In addition, a deficit of $319 million is now

expected for 2019-20 as a result of “economic deterioration� over the final quarter of the year.

Additionally, oil investment and production in Saskatchewan are expected to decline by 37.1 per cent and 13.8 per cent respectively. Some

projections say the price of oil will average $37 dollars a barrel in 2020 and rise to $48 a barrel in 2021.

The report says Saskatchewan is “seemingly well positioned� to face the challenges going forward. According to

the province, agriculture exports were up 20.1 per cent year-over-year. “Although total goods exported in April still fell by 8.2 per cent, other provinces experienced much larger declines,� the report said.

Real GDP is projected

to decline by 6.3 per cent this year while nominal GDP is anticipated to fall by 12.8 per cent.

The province also said average employment in Saskatchewan in 2020 is forecast to decline by 15,800. The province said

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Mayors sees few surprises in budget

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Monday’s provincial budget didn’t offer many, if any surprises, from the perspective of Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney. “I can’t say there were ... There wasn’t a whole lot that surprised me,� he told Yorkton This Week shortly after Saskatchewan Minister of Finance Donna

Harpauer presented the budget in the Legislature.

The biggest number out of the document was that the public debt will rise by $3 billion in 2020-21 including the $1.9 billion the government is attributing to COVID19. “I was looking for a deficit. I was thinking something like that,� said Maloney, adding the small surprise was an

expected revenue shortfall of $1.8 billion.

Maloney said seeing the province continuing to invest in infrastructure through health, education and highways was a good thing. “You’re never going to go wrong with hospitals, schools and highways,� he said.

Overall, Maloney said spending appeared well targeted.

“I didn’t see anything knee jerk in there,� he said, adding it’s difficult to argue with things such as “record spending in health care� and how they “pushed money through to municipalities which we’re all grateful for.�

Money for mental health and addictions also drew praise from Maloney. “That seems to be the

elephant in the room,� he said, adding such problems ripple through to issues with crime.

Of course the question is how accurate numbers may ultimately be in light of the impact of the pandemic. “There are so many unknowns,� he said.

Maloney said he is certainly worried about how retail sales rebound “especially locally, can

it bounce back.� He said how that rolls out will impact provincial revenues.

Maloney did note that Harpauer looked in control of a generally bad situation. “I thought the minister was very calm,� he said, adding it is important the government send a message that things are turning around with a return to normal.

City seeks input on proposed ice surface

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer What is the future of ice in Yorkton? That’s a question for the people of the city to decide, and the City of Yorkton is looking for input on a proposal to put a second ice surface at the Gallagher Centre. They are

hosting a virtual open house online to show off the current plans for the project and seek information from people from the city to see what they want, or don’t want, from the proposed development.

The open house was moved online, rather than in person, because there isn’t a way to

meet in person thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. With limits to the amount of people able to gather, they decided to keep the consultation going, explained Councillor Aaron Kienle, by going online. Prior to the community open house, they also had discussions with the local user groups and city

council as part of the ongoing process.

There are six videos at the open house, five from consultant aodbt Architecture and one from construction management company PCL which discusses how the project could be handled.

The project is still in the

early stages, explained Darcy McLeod, Director of Community, Parks and Recreation. The current process is finding out what the community needs, as well as finding the cost of the eventual project, as it’s very early in the process. This virtual open

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City seeks input with voting process

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The City of Yorkton will head to the polls this fall to select the mayor and council for the next four years. What will that election look like? The Yorkton Voter’s Survey is intended to canvass the needs of voters in the community, and seek

their input on how the election is handled, from the number of polling stations to the viability of advanced polls and vote by mail options.

Jessica Matsalla with the City of Yorkton said that one of the goals of the survey is to identify if there are barriers to people voting in the city.

The questions ask if

people would be willing to go to one polling station from three, look if people are willing to vote in an advance poll, and if people are willing to vote by mail-in ballot. She said they’re also trying to ensure they listen to input surrounding safety because the election is coming following COVID19, where people might

be more concerned about the crowds that are inherent in an election.

The goal, ultimately, will be to find ways to remove barriers, because the city wants to have a higher turnout in municipal elections, Matsalla said, and that means doing what they can to make voting easier for

more people.

“We have had a 28-30 per cent voter rate since the ‘60s. We see higher rates coming out to federal elections and provincial elections, so we want to stress that people’s voices count when it comes to municipal leaders.”

This is the start of the election process, and

Matsalla said they will be delivering a lot of information in the coming months to help people vote for the next Mayor and Council.

To take the poll visit yorkton.ca or by returning a paper version of the survey which is being delivered to mailboxes of residents. The poll is due back by June 26.

PROVINCE Continued from Page A1 the economic growth outlook for 2021 is “positive.”

“Oil prices are expected to rebound as well next year as global growth picks up. Saskatchewan real GDP is forecast to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2021 while nominal GDP is forecast to rise by 7.2 per cent.”

The provincial budget said despite the ongoing success of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, considerable uncertainty with respect to the pace and strength of the economic recovery exists, both in Saskatchewan and around the world.

“The fiscal outlook assumes that global measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will be success-

ful and that the economic impact of the recent pandemic will be relatively short. Any deviation from this assumed path of economic recovery has the potential to alter the 202021 revenue outlook.”

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the province entered the crisis in a strong financial position.

“Other provinces are expecting deficits that are comparably higher than ours. Saskatchewan was on track for a surplus in 201920 and 2020-21 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price collapse,” said Harpauer.

“The 2020-21 deficit is not a structural deficit. It is a pandemic deficit,” she added.

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer delivered the 2020-21 budget Monday.

Sunflower event cancelled for 2020

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Sunflower Arts and Craft Market has been officially cancelled for 2020.

The event, scheduled for the weekend after Labor Day, was cancelled in consultation with the Government of Saskatchewan’s Business Response Team, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a release, the Yorkton Arts Council thanked vendors who had taken part in the event in the past as well as those who were planning to take part in the 2020 event, and thanked the volunteers who helped

make the event a success for the past 40 years.

The event is planned to return in 2021, with the hopes that large groups can again convene.

ICE Continued from Page A1 house is the final part of the community input process. After the final plan is developed, it will be presented to council with the overall cost.

The discussion around adding a new ice surface of the Gallagher Centre was prompted by the current state of the Kinsmen Arena, which was shown to be nearing the end of its useful life in a study in 2010, explained McLeod.

“The building is not ready to fall down, so it’s safe from that perspective, but at the end of the day it’s at the end of its useful life. The maintenance costs are getting higher and higher, and it’s not a very modern facility anymore, it’s very tight. Our hockey season starts earlier, ends later depending on the usage, but the Kinsmen Arena was built as a one-season facility, that being the winter, but we use it in the fall and into the spring. We have issue with operations and with moisture in the building.

At the end of the day, if it doesn’t get built this year or next year, there’s nothing wrong with the Kinsmen Arena being

used through, it’s just more money to operate it and it’s not meeting the needs of a modern hockey arena.”

Adding an ice surface is about more than just the surface itself, but how it can improve the quality of life at the existing ice surface at the Gallagher Centre. The proposal includes features such as a heated viewing area, and connecting the two surfaces for ease of use during tournaments.

The main quality of life improvement discussed, however, would not be the ice itself. One of the major issues that user groups have identified with current facilities are dressing rooms, whether that’s the dressing room size or quantity, and Kienle said there has already been plenty of feedback on how alternate gender dressing rooms should be handled for minor hockey, with discussion surrounding the size and layout, as well as whether features would, or wouldn’t, be used.

“You have somebody that does have a daughter who plays hockey, and they’re able to give

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The building is not ready to fall down, so it’s safe from that perspective, but at the end of the day it’s at the end of its useful life.”

— Darcy McLeod, Director of Community, Parks and Recreation you feedback that you just didn’t know yourself, or maybe your consultant didn’t know as well.”

For McLeod, a major advantage of a new ice surface is maintenance costs. While a major capital project, it’s going to be more efficient than operating the Kinsmen Arena when it’s actually built.

Kienle said that for user groups, the project is a high priority, because the current ice surfaces, both within Yorkton and in the surrounding area,

are all used at capacity.

“If we face a situation where even the small town rinks that Yorkton families use, if they were to have issues with their ice plants or their facilities not being open, it would put us at a shortage for ice. Likewise, if the Kinsmen was to experience problems with its ice plant, that would put us in a position where we would be sinking large amounts of money into a building that is nearing the end of its useful life. For me, it’s

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It’s something that whether it’s needed today, it’s needed very shortly.”

Another advantage to moving quickly with the project is pricing, explained Kienle, as construction pricing is relatively good in 2020 as crews are eager to work after a slowdown.

While a virtual open house was forced on the city because of the COVID-19 pandemic, McLeod said that they expect this to be part of the process for similar projects in the future.

Virtual user input sessions have already gone well, McLeod said, and it can save money as it means less travel for consultants.

“A virtual open house, I can see it happening in conjunction with an inperson open house, and give people the option. If you can’t make it to the open house, you can go online virtually and take a look at the videos, or whatever it is. As much trouble is happening with COVID, I think there are going to be a lot of changes that we will probably see stick around as a result, hopefully making us more efficient.”

The consultation process is necessary because it’s the taxpayer’s building, said McLeod, and they don’t want to build something they don’t want. He said it’s also vital to see if there’s support for the project or not, whether people are excited or don’t want a build at all.

“At the end of the day, it’s good to find out what the people who own the building want to do.”

Kienle said that they want to continue the consultation process because they want input from people who will not only use the facility, but have used other facilities and have ideas on how to make the best possible facility for people in the city.

“What I’m hoping is that if there is something that could be done better or something that has been missed, the residents can pick up on that and bring it to our attention, because obviously we want to do a good job and do it right from the beginning.”

The videos from the open house will be online permanently, but the end of the feedback process will be July 3.

The open house is hosted at yorkton.ca.

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NDP says provincial budget ‘missed the mark’

By Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Leader of the Official Opposition Ryan Meili said in a press conference Monday that Saskatchewan’s provincial budget “missed the mark.”

Meili said the budget is a “placeholder pre-election budget” that presents no recovery plan for the people of Saskatchewan.

“This is not a plan,” said Meili.

“This budget shows that Premier Scott Moe has no idea how to bring about a recovery that works for the people.

There is nothing here for seniors, nothing for childcare, no money for safely reopening and resourcing schools for a pandemic,” he added.

Meili said the province’s budget also shows no commitment to hiring Saskatchewan workers and Saskatchewan companies to build infrastructure. He added Moe and company were planning a snap election knowing the province

Leader of the Official Opposition Ryan Meili responds to budget. was already in the midst of a recession.

“When COVID-19 came along, the last thing the Sask.

Party wanted to do was face the public,” said Meili. “They wanted to coast through the summer, post no budget at all,

and go to the polls this fall without any legislative scrutiny of their spending choices.”

“We are seeing the worst economic downturn any of us have lived through. This situation demands a budget and it demands a government that

invests in people. Instead, what we are seeing is a budget that shows Premier Moe has no idea about how to bring a recovery that works for people,” he added.

Meili went on to say the one thing the government is

“selling as a stimulus” infrastructure spending is, given the Sask. Party’s record, simply a plan to “once again send Saskatchewan dollars to out of province companies and bring in out of province workers.”

“This is their pre-election budget. This is the budget where they are trying to convince people they have a plan, and they wanted to hide this budget,” said Meili.

“How much more will they want to hide what is yet to come?” he added.

Meili referenced the government’s 2017 decision to increase the PST amid a smaller economic hardship.

“They cut healthcare services for seniors, they cut education for early childhood all the way through to post secondary. K-12 education still hasn’t caught up to per-student funding from before that time,” said Meili.

“This is very recent history.

As a former premier used to love to say, ‘the best predictor of future behaviour, is past behaviour,’” he added.

Province invests for healthcare and education

By Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) The province released their full budget on Monday which includes large investments for education and healthcare.

The budget showed an investment of $749 million towards advanced education, $2.6 billion for the Ministry of Education and $5.8 billion for healthcare.

The provincial healthcare budget for 2020-21 of $5.8 billion is an increase of $255 million from 2019-20. Health has committed $118 million specifically related to the COVID19 response on hospital and testing equipment, along with personal protective equipment and operating costs.

“Today’s budget also contains a $200 million health and safety contingency that is available, if necessary, to address any COVID-related costs that

can’t be covered within the existing health budget,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said.

An additional $43.7 million will be provided to the health sector to stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Health is also investing $435 million for mental health and addictions supports and services, the highest budget in history. This funding includes the establishment of a previously specialized crystal methamphetamine inpatient treatment centre in Estevan and increased access to mental health and addictions services throughout the province.

The budget will also include $20 million to reduce surgical wait times.

Additionally, existing funding of $2.5 million will be directed toward final site

selection, land purchase and other planning activities for the Weyburn General Hospital replacement project.

The province said they will also provide a further investment of $15.7 million in capital funding in addition to last year’s capital commitment for the construction of a new 72-bed long-term care facility in Meadow Lake.

Saskatchewan is providing “record funding” for the education sector with a budget of $2.6 billion, an increase of $123.3 million.

According to the provincial budget, Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions will receive $1.94 billion in school operating funding for the 2020-21 school year, an increase of $42.1 million over last year’s $1.9 billion budget.

The increase provides school divisions with funding for enrolment growth and inflation. An

increase related to the teachers’ new collective bargaining agreement is included.

The budget provides capital funding to build seven new schools and renovate three existing schools.

Included is $8.5 million to begin planning and design on a new school to consolidate the elementary and high school in Carrot River, renovations to Yorkton Regional High School, renovations and addition to John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford along with replacement, renovations and construction to schools in Regina and Saskatoon.

Also included is $46.9 million to provide ongoing funding for four major school consolidation projects underway in Rosthern, Weyburn, Moose Jaw and Regina.

The province will also provide $62.9 million for preventative maintenance, renewal and emergency funding.

Of the $749 million investment, $34 million is for student supports which includes $27 million to the student loan program which will provide approximately $90 million in repayable and non-repayable financial assistance to more than 19,000 students.

Additionally, $694 million in operating and capital funding will go to post-secondary institutions. Included in the investment is $33 million for capital projects and maintenance and $31 million to Saskatchewan regional colleges.

Additionally, $158 million will go to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Gabriel Dumont Institute. Also, $472 million in funding will be provided to the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and the federated and affiliated colleges.

Pandemic spending on health welcomed The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is pleased the provincial government has been committed to boost health spending in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in its scale and scope, and even though the number of cases has dropped recently, we must remain vigilant and the health system needs to be prepared,” said Dr. Allan Woo, president of the SMA. The provincial government’s 2020-21 budget, unveiled today, allocates

a record $5.8 billion toward the Ministry of Health, up $255 million from last year. Included is more than $900 million in new pandemic supports.

“We don’t know how long the pandemic will last and how much it will cost the province over the long-term, not just in 2020-21,” Dr. Woo said.

“We have to be prepared to have sufficient healthcare resources in place for many more months, as a minimum, to provide safe, accessible care for the people of the province. I am pleased that the government has rec-

ognized this.”

The SMA also notes the provincial budget adds resources to mental health care and addictions – for a total of $435 million or 7.5 per cent of the overall health budget. The SMA has asked the government in the past to align mental health spending to the recognized national standard of seven per cent of total health spending.

“The 2020-21 budget builds on the investments in mental health and addictions made last year, which will be welcomed by physicians and patients alike,” said Dr.

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Woo. Dr. Woo noted more resources are always needed in the burgeoning health field. Issues such as surgical wait times and infrastructure demands will need to be addressed.

However, initiatives

such as $15 million for planning of an expansion and renovation of Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert are welcome and much-needed improvements, he said.

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Politics In Alberta last week, residents saw the reopening of movie theatres, community centres, team sports, swimming pools, VLTs, casinos and bingo halls.

In this province, such things will not be reopened until Stage Four of Premier Scott Moe’s five-stage Re-Open Saskatchewan. At the time of the writing of this column, we don’t know when that stage will happen.

Moe did implement last week Stage 3 of his re-opening plan that included restaurants and bars (to half capacity), gyms and fitness centres (with proper social distancing requirements), places of worship (with restrictions on things like singing), tattoo parlours and personal care facilities like eyelash and nail care salons. We are also seeing permissible public gatherings increase to 30 from 15, but with caveats in which Chief Medical Health Officer Saquib Shahab has urged people maintain proper social distancing.

As of last Friday, Alberta residents were allowed indoor gatherings of as many as 50 for weddings, funerals and birthday parties and as many as 100 if held outdoors.

There is now no limit in Alberta for worship gatherings, or restaurants, bars, casinos and bingo halls.

Saskatchewan may have been the first province in the country to announce on April 23 its re-open plan, but we certainly haven’t been the most aggressive.

It wasn’t until last week that Moe permitted the use of beaches, playground structures and sport fields (without organized league play) to the list of open facilities. Yet in Alberta, they are allowing league play on a regional basis?

We also learned last week K-12 schools in Saskatchewan will be allowed to re-open on September 1, but schools in Quebec were already allowed to be open in that province this month.

Quebec has seen 53,185 confirmed COVID10 cases and 5,029 deaths that represent 53 per cent and 63 per cent of the Canadian total, respectively. Were Quebec a separate nation, it would have the 16th most COVID-19 deaths in the world.

Alberta has 7,229 cases and 151 deaths – miniscule by Quebec standard, but massive compared with Saskatchewan in which there has been only 656 known COVID-19 cases and only 13 deaths.

At 4.4 million people, Alberta has four times the population of Saskatchewan but 11 times the number of known COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Such inconsistencies are but a few of the things frustrating people who can’t understand the variation in rules.

One of the things many have been vocal about is the recent large gatherings to support the Black Lives Matter, anti-racism movement that clearly do no subscribe to social-distancing guidelines or crowd limits.

There are elements of politics in such criticisms – especially after the much-despised-byconservatives Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a knee at one such rally.

Nevertheless, Moe had a point when he suggested the novel coronavirus knows nothing about the validity of the cause of the gathering.

Adding to the difficulty of comprehending all this is Saskatchewan’s seeming success in its fight to flatten the curve.

While there were two additional deaths, recent results suggest an average of less than one new case per day. That compares very favourably with numbers in Quebec and Alberta that are going down on a daily basis but nowhere near the zero cases that we seem close to achieving in Saskatchewan.

So couldn’t we be at least a little more bold in this province than we have been?

Well, there’s actually a pretty good argument that we could be a little bolder in this province.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to determine who is actually right through trial and error. Can provinces like Alberta get away with a slightly more aggressive re-opening approach or do we need Saskatchewan’s more guarded approach to avoid a major outbreak and rise in the death toll?

Only time will tell.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Pandemic budget has few surprises I

f anyone was expecting something startlingly dramatic to come out of Saskatchewan’s provincial budget that was unveiled Monday they were disappointed.

Of course, expecting fresh and innovative ideas from a government that has held power since 2007, is a high expectation to start with. One would hope in more than two decades the Saskatchewan Party would have brought its best and brightest ideas forward already, meaning this should have been a ‘steady as she goes’ budget from the outset.

And then along came COVID-19 and the best laid plans of any government were left in tatters.

Estimates on revenues with the entire world basically on lockdown would be wrong and not because someone in government missed a key market signal for a key commodity such as potash, but because no one saw the economy grinding to a near complete halt because of the pandemic.

In fact, even the budget presented by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer has a feel of being something of a best guess to it. That is actually not a knock on the Saskatchewan Party or the Minister.

There is just a massive amount of uncertainty right now when it comes to what revenues and expenses may be.

It doesn’t take much digging online to find many COVID-19 experts are anticipating a second wave of infections, and early indications from some American states that have re-opened tend to lend credence to the suggestion.

If a second wave hits here, what does that mean in terms of a provincial response? How will it impact provincial revenues? What will it cost the province in support efforts?

And, even if Saskatchewan holds the line and keeps a second wave to a minimum, what COVID-19 does around the world, in particular a key trading partner such as the United States impacts our province financially.

In the case of the U.S., COVID-19 is only one of the issues that could ripple north to impact Saskatchewan’s finances.

There is racial unrest, the always volatile situation of President Donald Trump, and a presidential election on the horizon that almost certainly will be divisive regardless of the results.

So Harpauer and the Saskatchewan Party put together a budget under a higher level of duress than is normal. It might be the most trying time in terms of forecasting revenues since the war years.

The result is, to nobody’s surprise a significant deficit, which could be worse with any kind of blip. For example, COVID-19 infections had been flirting near zero for several days, then one funeral in northern Saskatchewan and the number spiked to 18 Monday.

It would take only one person ignoring good social distancing protocols to see numbers jump anywhere in the province, and potentially slow, or even rewind re-open Saskatchewan plans and that would impact the budget projections.

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Food Bank stocked and ready to serve

Lieutenant Sam Tim

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Salvation Army Food Bank has wellstocked shelves, and is ready to help anyone needing some added support in the face of the COVID-19 situation.

“We’re ready to help anyone. There’s no reason to struggle at this time,” said Lieutenant Sam Tim with the Salvation Army in the city.

When it comes to thoughts of food security, Tim said they are “wellprepared ... to help anyone at this time.”

Tim was quick to add the shelves are stocked because the food bank has received “so much support from the com-

munity,” through the current pandemic to ensure those in need have access to food if needed.

Tim said since COVID19 they’ve seen new faces needing help.

“People out there are still struggling to put food on the table,” he said, adding at times it can simply be a one-time need for a bit of help.

Tim said a family might be doing fine, but have very little extra money, so when a water heater breaks down, or the car needs a repair, their budget can’t handle it. That’s where the food bank can help to ensure the family is still wellfed, he said.

While a visit to the food bank can be “humbling” for people, said

Tim, they should not feel bad about needing some help at times, adding that is why the food bank exists, to provide a helping hand.

With COVID-19 concerns, Tim added they have simplified the process to just showing up at the food bank, (78 South Front Street), with identification, and help is waiting.

“So far we haven’t turned anyone down,” he said.

And, if someone happens to be shut-in they can call the food bank at 306-783-4650 and a hamper can be made up and delivered to them, with both the Rotary Club and Lions Club ready to deliver if needed, added Tim.

History Corner “The Acres”

The George Dulmage home “The Acres” on the Dulmage Farmstead within the boundaries of the Ravine Ecological Preserve in the western part of the city limits. This farmstead once upon a time consisted of two dwellings and an array of buildings for a farming and manufacturing operation. It is a parcel of land within part of a quarter section originally owned by the founders of Yorkton, the York Farmers’ Colonization Company. While no buildings remain of this farm, there are several remnants of the foundations. Markers have been erected to tell the story of the land, the Native people of the area, the Colonization Company, the folklore throughout the years, the location or approximate location of the farm and manufacturing buildings, and what purpose they served. A good number of volunteers have been involved in the improvement and development of this site over the years, and in the research and work of the production and erection of the signage. This site is one of Yorkton’s very special tourist attraction: a farmstead within town or city boundaries, not taken over by commercial or housing developments. It is a valuable expe-

rience for generations to come, where they can learn through the signage and walking around the acreage, the history of pre-settlement, the colonization experience and the unique farming and manufacturing experience, within a natural ecological setting. It is the story of the last parcel of land owned by the York Farmers’ Colonization Company — the company not only responsible for the first several years beginning in 1882, of the settlement of this area, but also of its continued involvement in sale of lands, loans and other business transactions over the span of 65 years, until its dissolution on Dec. 17, 1947. Visit this site throughout the spring, summer and fall. The Dulmage Farmstead was designated as a Municipal Heritage Property on March 8, 2004.

This edition of History Corner originally ran in the June 2, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week.

Contact Terri Lefebvre Prince, Heritage Researcher, City of Yorkton Archives, Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2W3 306-786-1722 heritage@yorkton.ca

Bodnaryk among first on Legion banners Editor’s note: Earlier this year the Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion unveiled plans for a legacy project that would showcase area veterans.

The project revolved around the creation of twosided banners profiling a different veteran’s picture on each side, listing their

name, their area of service, and the family sponsor.

The banners will be installed 4 - 8 weeks before Remembrance Day and will be taken down shortly after November 11, each year.

In the coming weeks Yorkton This Week will be featuring many of those

who will be on the banners.

Fred Bodnaryk WWII R.C.A. – Gunner Fred Bodnaryk was born in 1921 in the Hampton District of Saskatchewan.

Bodnaryk enlisted in the Army on Jan. 1, 1943 and reported to the Canadian Army No. 12 Clearing Depot in Regina. He travelled by train to Vancouver and on to Victoria via the Queen Mary ship to take his basic training for six months.

Bodnaryk then travelled to North Vancouver for his advanced training.

Fred was with the R.C.A Heavy Artillery F Troupe 21st battery28th regiment.

Bodnaryk was in charge of one detachment, which consisted of 12 men to one gun. He did a lot of guard duty of the Lion’s Gate Bridge and similar structures.

He was drafted overseas but was not called.

After his discharge, Fred then worked at the Sawyer Massey Ammo factory in Hamilton, ON., building naval guns.

In the spring of 1945, Fred returned to the family farm.

Each banner will be double-sided, so we’re hoping to end up with at least 25 actual hanging banners this year.

They’ll be displayed on Broadway, with hopes to expand to around the cenotaph next year with more applications.

Anyone interested in funding a banner to remember a veteran; applications can be

picked up at the Legion offices Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or found on their Facebook page. People can also email yorktonlegionbanner@gmail.com Deadline is June 30.

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June 17, 2020 - June 23, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, June 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

City Extends Downtown Parking Permit Expiration Dates

Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction Project

In light of COVID-19 Public Health Orders that closed the doors to many downtown businesses, and City Council approving free parking in City owned parking lots, the City is offering Downtown Parking permit holders an extension to the expiration date of their permit. To be eligible for the extension, parking permit holders must have a valid parking permit as of March 23, 2020 (parking permit must expire after March 23, 2020). To take advantage of this offer, please bring your parking permit to City Hall by July 10 to exchange it for a new one.

For more information, please visit http://www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/downtownparking.asp.

The Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction project got underway June 1.

Darlington Street from Dracup Avenue to Mayhew Avenue, and Mayhew Avenue from the south intersection with Morrison Drive to Darlington Street will be completely reconstructed. This will include a new roundabout at the intersection of Darlington Street and Mayhew Avenue, opposite the Gloria Hayden Community Centre.

This project also includes a new pathway from the roundabout at Dracup Avenue and Darlington Street to the new roundabout at Mayhew Avenue and Darlington Street. The work will be done in three phases, with Phase 1 being Mayhew Avenue from the south intersection with Morrison Drive to Fietz Street. For more information and detour/site maps see yorkton.ca/construction. You may also call the Public Works Department at 306-786-1760.

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Effective June 8, Yorkton Transit will be back on the regular route system.

Maximum 10 riders at a time.

Fares are waived until July, when regular fares will resume.

Yorkton Transit Hours of Operation Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

ACCESS Transit Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday call 306-782-9292 If you are feeling ill, respect others and yourself and please stay home.

Visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 webpage at www.saskatchewan.ca for the most up-to-date information and self assessment tool.

GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ............................................................ 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency .............................................. 306-786-1760 Building Services ........................................................ 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control ............................................................. 306-786-1725 City Clerk .................................................................... 306-786-1717 City Manager .............................................................. 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces .................................... 306-786-1780 City RCMP.................................................................. 306-786-2400 Communications ........................................................ 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation.......... 306-786-1750 Economic Development ............................................. 306-786-1747 Engineering Department ............................................ 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ................................. 306-786-1740

Fire Hall ...................................................................... 306-786-1795 Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking .......................... 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .......................... 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .................... 306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ...................... 306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking ............................................. 306-786-1780 Property Sales ............................................................ 306-786-1747 Public Works .............................................................. 306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings .................................................................... 306-786-1780 Tax Department ........................................................ 306-786-1736 Water Billing Department ........................................... 306-786-1726

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Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the “City News” links.

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Provide front-line communication with contractors, architects, engineers and/or the general public on building matters.

Attend Committee/Commission meetings as recording secretary; prepare and distribute meeting notices, packages and minutes; ensure City Hall is open to members for meetings outside of regular hours.

Schedule inspections for Building Officials and keep them apprised of scheduling.

Receive Plumbing permit applications from contractors and notifying Public Health and the water utility.

Ensure the monthly account for plumbing permit applications reconcile with billings and monthly statement to Public Health.

Process Business Licence applications: o Ensure applications are submitted with complete information; contact applicants as required o Obtain clearances with other City Departments and the Public Health inspector, as applicable; o Liaise with applicable Provincial authorities. o Assist Department of Finance with Business Licence inquiries and annual renewals, as may be required.

Ensure billing procedures are completed for Building Services including, but not limited to, building approvals and business licences.

Process sidewalk permit applications in a timely manner and providing notification to other departments or agencies.

Process Development Permit and Sign Permit applications: o Create physical and digital application files; o Invoice applicants while ensuring billings are reconciled to receivables; Contact applicants for Permit pickup and arrange for payment.

Diarize lease agreements and contract renewals.

Act as liaison with contractors & suppliers or consultants respecting contract/service related issues, concerns or complaints.

Process progress payments to contractors or consultants on capital projects or material acquisitions.

Prepare cost breakdowns and summaries for capital projects, including invoice.

Calculate and prepare interim payments and release of contract holdback payments for contractors and consultants performing capital projects in association with the Director or designate.

Receive and channel utility easement agreements within the organization.

Receive, circulate, prepare and invoice for o Street Use Permits - Prepare and circulate street or lane closure permits for residents or businesses (special events, building demolitions that may restrict traffic flow, etc.). Notification to emergency services (police, fire, and ambulance). o Truck Driver Training Permits – Prepare permit and invoice or collect fee from applicant. o Moving Permits – Prepare and circulation for approval and return to applicant.

York Road Watermain Replacement The watermain beneath York Road, between 3rd and 2nd Avenues is being replaced. The work area will extend from Betts Avenue to 4th Avenue. There will be no road closures, two way traffic will be maintained on one side of York Road throughout each phase of the construction process.

Wide load traffic is being detoured via Highway #52 and Queen Street.

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1-2 years post-secondary training in Business/Administration with three years of related experience Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Programs Ability to learn and understand Vadim and PMC software systems essential Background knowledge in general accounting practices Experience preparing presentations and publications with computer software Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, city departments, utility companies and other governmental agencies; Effective time management skills and ability to undertake several tasks concurrently.

Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple task Readily adaptive to evolving job duties and work assignments.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday – 35 hour work week Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca.

This competition closes Monday June 22, 2020

Other Job Opportunities • Full-Time Operator B/A Public Works Water and Sewer Division For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 8/2020 Amendment to the Traffic Bylaw No. 18/2016 Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Yorkton intends to consider approving Bylaw No. 8/2020, to amend the Traffic Bylaw No. 18/2016, at the June 22, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. The Proposed Traffic Bylaw Amendment will include an addition to allow construction zone speed enforcement within city limits. A Public Hearing will be held at the June 22, 2020 Regular Council Meeting to allow the public to express their opinion or concern with any of the changes being proposed.

Questions regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to: RenĂŠ Richard, Director of Engineering & Asset Management Phone: (306) 786-1734 Email: rrichard@yorkton.ca OR Nicole Baptist, Bylaw & Safety Supervisor Phone: (306) 828-2425 Email: nbaptist@yorkton.ca

Public Hearing: City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed bylaw and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission, on Monday, June 22, 2020 in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m.

Any written submissions must be received by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020 and must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca You may visit our website at www.yorkton.ca to view the proposed bylaw.

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Students and staff will return to class in fall

By Jordan Stricker - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) The provincial government announced on Tuesday prekindergarten to grade 12 students and staff will be returning to classroom for the 2020-21 school year.

Schools have been closed in the province since March 20 due to an

indefinite suspension set out by the province in response to the COVID19 pandemic. The school year is set to start as early as Sept. 1.

“Reopening schools is a significant milestone for our province, and an important step for families to get back to a new normal,” said Education Minister Gordon Wyant in a media release.

“Thank you to the

teachers and staff for the tremendous job they have done connecting with their students while in-class learning has been suspended,” he added.

According to a media release sent out by the province, the Ministry of Education, with input from the Education Response Planning Team, will distribute public health guidelines

in concert with the chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.

Guidelines will be available to school divisions as early as next week to ensure schools are safe for students, staff and caregivers.

The media release added Shahab will continue providing advice and recommendations as the planning and implementation process takes

place.

The media release also said while a return to the classroom in the fall is the scenario being planned for, there will be contingency plans in

place in the event that there becomes an “elevated transmission risk” and in-class learning cannot resume as planned provincially or regionally.

June 17, 2020 - June 23, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, June 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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Horticultural meeting cancelled for June The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has cancelled their June meeting, always a wonderful time because of the food and fellowship!

But let’s hope that things continue to settle down over the summer, and maybe by fall we will start getting back to normal again. We’re also sorry to announce that our Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show in August has been cancelled.

Once again, we’ll hope for next year!

There was a very good article on The Weather Channel about the dangers of giant hog weed.

I did a bit of homework to tell you about it, so sit down with me for a few minutes and let’s explore the dark and dangerous side of plants that can burn us.

Yes, that’s right.

Certain plants contain chemicals that cause a dangerous reaction with our skin. Giant hogweed, with the five-dollar name “Heracleum mantegazzianum,� is such a plant.

The plant is a perennial that belongs to the wild carrot family and grows in the wild. It is a statuesque beauty: five or six feet tall or more, with large leaves that look like enlarged carrot leaves. The stalk is very thick like rhubarb, and has purple mottling. When it blooms, the flower heads are very architectural and attractive, like giant dill, only larger. Very pretty, from a distance!

I read that the plant can be found across Canada, except on the prairies. We are lucky,

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Gardener’s Notebook and hopefully it will stay that way. The plant travelled the world, from its home in Eurasia to the beautiful gardens of England, where gardeners enjoyed it for its unique appearance.

Then it travelled across the sea to gardeners in North America. In places where it is now established in the wild, it is considered invasive.

But more than that, it is dangerous. It is photo-

toxic , which means that the sap has chemicals that cause severe skin irritation when light is present. The resulting blisters are painful, and result in a sensitivity to sun that can last for a very long time.

Similar to this is the gas plant, a plant that gardeners seem to either love or hate. The gas plant, “Dictamnus�, is also a dangerously pretty plant. It has spikes of blushing pink

flowers on stems above a leafy base. We have heard gardeners say that it has a pleasing smell. What makes it unique is that the oils in the plant could actually catch fire; how’s that for a conversation starter when you take guests on a tour of your garden!

But beware!

Contact with the gas plant leaves can also bring the painful phototoxic rash. We saw this rash on the hands and arms of a dear friend of ours, and oh my gosh, it was painful just to see those blisters! And yet, intrepid gardener that he is, our friend still maintains that the plant is a unique and interesting specimen when handled with proper care and attention.

Guess what else? I learned that some com-

mon garden plants like carrots, dill, parsley, and rue can be phototoxic to a mild degree!

As Sweet Pea always used to quote my GreatGrammie, you never stop learning!

Wasn’t that rain last week a blessing from Heaven? The garden has really perked up since then. I hope that your garden is doing well so far. Every day when I go on my garden tour, there is something new and wonderful to see! No wonder gardening is so inspiring and uplifting, especially at times like these!

Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their amazing work! Let’s pray for health for all, and have a great week. Be sure to wear a hat!

New guidelines for phase 4; additional options for graduation ceremonies With Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan underway, work is taking place to prepare for the next phase of the plan to re-open the provincial economy. A target date for the first part of Phase 4 will be announced early next week.

To prepare for Phase 4, this week’s update to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan includes guidelines for the activities re-opening in the first part of the phase, including: • child and youth day camps; • outdoor pools and splash pads; and • outdoor sports and activities – individual and group.

The second part of the phase will include indoor pools, indoor rinks, libraries, museums, galleries, movie theatres, casinos and bingo halls.

A target date for the second part of Phase 4 will be announced at a later time.

In addition to the new guidelines for Phase 4, this week’s update to Re-Open Saskatchewan includes changes to incrementally allow for larger gatherings in places of worship and for graduation ceremonies.

Public health officials will monitor the outcomes of these types of gatherings over the next several weeks to determine future re-opening activities.

Updated Guidelines for Places of Worship The number of people allowed in places of worship is increasing to one-third of the seating capacity of a facility to a maximum of 150 people – whichever is less.

Although the number of

people allowed inside places of worship is increasing, public health measures and guidelines in the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan still need to be followed, including the need to maintain physical distancing. These guidelines apply to all worship services, including celebrations of life, weddings and outdoor ceremonies.

information will continue to be added to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan based on direction from public health officials and input from

businesses and service providers. Saskatchewan residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the guidelines and follow their recommen-

dations to ensure the province can continue to re-open in a safe manner without a significant increase in the transmission of COVID-19.

Find the most upto-date version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan at www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open.

Guidelines for Graduation Celebrations The Government of Saskatchewan continues to review the public health guidelines in an effort to help graduates and their families celebrate this important milestone in a safe and meaningful way.

Here are a few options for consideration: Virtual services – are the safest solution and the option that is recommended by public health officials.

Drive-in services – may proceed with the necessary public health measures in place. Guidelines have been developed for staging safe drive-in services.

Outdoor services – may proceed if they are held outdoors with a maximum of 30 graduates per class and an overall attendance of 150 people (including graduates, guests and staff members). Schools with larger classes may need to hold multiple ceremonies. All graduation services must comply with the public health measures and the guidelines in Re-Open Saskatchewan, including the need to maintain physical distancing.

As restrictions are gradually lifted in the province, additional

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Bring out the bottles SARCAN officially opened back up on June 15, after being closed since March due to the COVID19 pandemic. The facility opened with new social distancing protocols and capacity restrictions to

help curb the spread of the disease. The result was a long line of people waiting to drop off the bottles they have collected in the months since SARCAN was last open to the public.

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Farm safety nets difficult to get just right Reading through some online farm publications I came across a piece suggesting because of the heightened concern over food security because of COVID-19 it would be a good time to once again seek to fix agriculture support programs.

The magic formula to create a farm program that answers all of the challenges of farm producers have proven a difficult elixir to concoct.

You can go back to the early 1990s when the Gross Revenue Insurance Plan (GRIP) and Net Income Stabilization Accounts (NISA) where the plans

which we supposed to be the answer, but proved not to be.

Since the days of GRIP and NISA a variety of programs have been created, then found wanting by at least one sector of farming, tinkered with, and ultimately remaining flawed in the eyes of some.

The problem that ultimately proves insurmountable is the diversity within the farm sector that a farm program is supposed to offer protection too.

In Canada we hold to the idea of government programs that cover everyone.

In an area such as

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Calvin Daniels health care, having a universal program is a straight forward, common sense approach to things.

But, it shouldn’t be the primary approach taken on developing every government program.

There are times governments need to be

brave in choosing what will be seen as winners and losers when offering up a new program.

It, for example, might be time to focus on protecting the municipal infrastructure of key communities rather than splashing dollars to all based on population numbers. There

has been a trend of disappearing communities for decades now, and government might best serve the collective future by expediting that trend in some cases.

In terms of farming that might not be the exact path to take, but there does appear to be a need to try a different way.

The first step might be a more fractured safety net.

What the needs are of a potato producer in Prince Edward Island is not the needs of a canola farmer in Saskatchewan, or cattle rancher in Alberta, or an orchard operator in British Columbia.

The core need of financial stability might be the same, but how you achieve that, the formulas, the timing of payouts etc., are going to be quite different. If you try to include everything in a single program, a solution for all by broad consensus if you will, the result is likely to be watered down to the point most are left wanting something better.

So, if COVID-19 spurs yet another look at farm safety nets, bite-sized solutions might ultimately be more effective that seeking a one-program serves all answer.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Crop in, moisture needed in many areas Seeding is virtually complete in most areas of the province, with 98 per cent of the crop now planted.

Regionally, seeding is 99 per cent complete in the southeast and southwest, 98 per cent complete in the east central, west central and northwest regions and 97 per cent complete in the northeast. There are a few fields being seeded for green feed and silage.

Most regions of the province received at least some rainfall this week, with the northwest and west central regions receiving a substantial amount. The rain was welcome in most areas, but there were reports of localized flooding in areas that received high amounts. The area around St. Walburg received the highest amount of rain in the

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province this week with 154 mm, and has received the most precipitation since April 1 (234 mm total).

Due to the rainfall this week, topsoil moisture conditions in Saskatchewan have improved.

Higher amounts of rain in the west central region have

significantly improved moisture conditions in the area, but there are more fields rated as having surplus moisture in the northern regions.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay and pas-

ture land topsoil moisture is rated as six per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 29 per cent short and five per cent very short.

Dry conditions have delayed emergence of smaller seeded crops such as canola and flax.

Seventeen per cent of fall cereal crops are in

the shotblade stage and 22 per cent are heading, while 52 per cent of spring cereals are emerging and 34 per cent are tillering. Forty-five per cent of canola is emerging and 34 per cent is in the seedling stage.

Twenty-one per cent of flax is in the seedling stage. Fifty-four per cent

of pulse crops are emerging and 42 per cent are in the vegetative stage.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to strong winds, dry soil conditions, insects including flea beetles and cutworms, as well as localized flooding specifically in parts of the west central and northwest regions.

Some farmers are reseeding due to flea beetle and cutworm damage. Farmers have been busy spraying for weed and insect control, hauling grain and moving cattle to pasture.

A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at https://www. saskatchewan.ca/cropreport.

Follow the 2020 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

Native Prairie Appreciation Week marked Recently, Agriculture Minister David Marit and Environment Minister Dustin Duncan jointly proclaimed June 14 to 20, 2020, as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan.

“We’re fortunate to live in a province filled with beautiful natural prairie and our producers take pride in their role as stewards of these lands,” Marit said.

“Native grasslands are an important part of the prairie ecosystem and their protection is a priority for the entire agriculture industry.” “ S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s native prairie is an important part of our ecology and our unique identity as a province,” Duncan said. “This week is a wonderful time to acknowledge these iconic ecosystems and the important role they play to conserve biodiversity and enhance our resilience.”

The Government of Saskatchewan has recognized the importance of native prairie by proclaiming Native Prairie Appreciation Week for more than 20 years. The proclamation comes at the request of the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP), which works throughout the year to promote and conserve the province’s native prairie.

“Protecting native grasslands is key to preserving the environmental health of our province,” SK PCAP Manager Carolyn Gaudet said. “ SK PCAP is holding daily webinars throughout Native Prairie Appreciation Week, as well as a photo contest and poster contest.

To learn how to participate, visit www.pcapsk.org or contact their office at 306-352-0472 or pcap@sasktel.net.

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New book recalls area pioneer days

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When your mother leaves a trove of stories as part of her legacy, what else is there to do with them than create a book.

At least that is what the daughters of Janet McLeod have done.

“Our mother passed away in 1991, at the age of 91,” said daughter Karen Cox, adding, “She left many stories.”

Cox who lives in the Detroit, Michigan area, along with sisters Margaret Ebert. who lives in Phoenix, AZ and sister Elaine Blake, who lives in London, ON., wanted to share those stories or at least some of them with a broader audience.

“We all served as editors for Memories of the Prairie: A McLeod Family Memoir by Janet McLeod, which is the story of her growing up and teaching in the years 1901-1921 in the area near Yorkton,” said Cox. Cox said while she and her sisters had a hand in getting the book published, it is her mother who was ultimately the writer of the stories.

“Our mother, the author of the book we just edited, published and rereleased on June 5, 2020, attended elementary school in the Clumber School District, in the Bredenbury area, upper grades in the high school in Churchbridge, and eventually took courses at Normal School in Winnipeg at what became part of the University of Winnipeg,” she explained.

As the story goes McLeod was something of a groundbreaker.

“History has it that she was the first female from that newly settled area to seek higher education,” said Cox. “She was the daughter of pioneers who emigrated from Scotland in the late 1800’s as adults and met and married in Canada.

“They valued education sufficiently and, seeing how smart she was, made sacrifices to make her education possible.

“After graduating from high school in Winnipeg, and taking what was a truncated course at Normal School, because of World War I and the lack of male teachers, she began her teaching at an early age.

“For two years she taught in schools where she was needed, most notably at the school in the Eden School District, where she met Malcolm McLeod married and “retired”.

Malcolm was the son of Allan and Mary MacLeod, farmers in the Saltcoats area. There are stories about them in the book.

My father, for reasons known only to him, chose to abbreviate his last name, using Mc in

place of Mac.” Cox said the sisters input into the book was more of a management of the material.

“My sisters and I, who served as editors of the book, writing just the editor’s notes, biography, dedication and book cover “blurb”, have no formal education or training as writers,” she said.

But, their mother had a definite interest in the written word.

“Our mother, Janet McLeod the author of the book had a natural affinity for the written word, honed, she always told us, by the education she received from attending schools in Saskatchewan, especially the one room schools where her eager ears picked up all of the poetry and English literature being taught to the older classes,” said Cox. As she tells it: “The year my oldest brother was getting ready for eight grade exams, there must have been English literature requirements. I remember so well the teacher reading Shelly and having the class memorize.

Hail to the, blithe spirit Bird thou never wert That from Heaven, or near it Pourest thy full heart In profuse strains of unpremeditated art ...

What thou art we know not; What is most like thee?

“That was the beginning of my (McLeod’s) love affair with the English language.

“Indeed, after we showed her stories to a published writer, we were encouraged to publish them, as it was her opinion that not only was the information in them sufficiently interesting, they were also ‘beautifully written’,” said Cox. Cox said it was the content of the stories which ultimately inspired the sisters to create the book of their mother’s work.

“We knew these lovely stories should not be lost,” she said. “They are a detailed, colourful first person account of life on the prairie of Saskatchewan in the early 1900’s.

“The experiences of the early pioneers, many of whom were ill prepared to farm, should be a part of the history of what is now often

Janet McLeod referred to as the bread basket of the world.

“How it became so is a story worth telling. The 1872 Dominion Lands act opened the North West Territories for settlement by giving 160 acres to anyone who could cultivate it and live on it for three years.

“That promise attracted people from all across Europe, and, most especially in the earliest days, people from the British Isles. The Ross family and the Webster family about whom Janet primarily writes in this book were two Scottish

emigrant families who took up the challenge. The adventures they incurred while homesteading, make for entertaining reading, but they are also a reminder of the hard work that was done to make Saskatchewan the prosperous farming area it is today.”

The stories were written over the last years of McLeod’s life, as a sort of testament to what she had experienced. “(She) wrote these stories in the period encompassing her late 70’s to just before her death at 91,” said Cox. “She was mentally viable and vibrant all of her life and had a remarkable memory. Her obvious love for the land where she was raised seemed to flow through her onto the paper.

“It gave her great joy to settle down in a sunny corner, a tablet of lined notebook paper balanced on a book on her lap, a pen in her hard and recall her life, as she says in the opening line of the book as ‘…..a child of the prairie’.”

Since this was McLeod’s stories, in her own words, the sisters simply smoothed an edge or two, and the book came together quite naturally.

“We, her daughters, did not try in any way to change what she wrote,” said Cox. “The ‘voice’ in the stories is hers.

We did do some fact checking to be sure nothing was misrepresented in her writings.

“We are also very fortunate that my daughter-inlaw, Sandra Vasher, owner of Mortal Ink Press read the stories and encouraged us to make them available to an audience wider than Malcolm and Janet’s descendants. She was completely responsible for styling the book, which has as its cover a painting done by our mother, and getting it formatted for sale on Amazon. It is because she donated her services, the book is being offered at cost to anyone who cares to purchase it.”

Cox said the book project was something that became a family joy.

“None of it was challenging for us

sisters; it was a labor of love. I think the challenging, technical work was done by Sandra,” she said.

But, once complete what do the sisters see as the best aspect of the book?

“We wish our mother had left more stories,” said Cox. But, the book is still a gratifying one.

“It adds to the body of stories of the history about the settling of Saskatchewan,” said Cox. “Janet felt that many stories have been written about the American west, but too few about the pioneers of the Canadian west.”

Of course the stories deeply resonate for the family.

“It includes a story about our grandparents showing the respect they had for the displaced aboriginal people, the true owners of the plains of Saskatchewan.

“And a story about her husband’s father, Allan MacLeod, who came down on the side of diversity and inclusion when his Scottish community of Gaelic speakers did not want to allow a person of the Jewish faith to open a store in their town of Saltcoats. His respected opinion that Levi Beck open his store prevailed against the opposition.”

Some stories of course carry more weight than others.

“Perhaps the most poignant story in the book is one about Janet’s brother, who like so many other young men in Canada in 1917, went off to World War I and was killed in the battle of Vimy Ridge,” said Cox. “As she says in the book, ‘one more flower of the west picked for the carnage in Europe’.”

Cox said she hopes the book finds an audience broader than the family.

She noted obviously the book should interest the descendants of Janet Ross McLeod, her Webster and Ross relatives, many of whom still live in the Yorkton area, the descendants of Allan and Mary MacLeod, then added “but most importantly, any person who is interested in the history of Canada in general and in the development of Saskatchewan in particular.

“It gives a greater understanding of those who came before and the sweat, toil and tears that went into making this rich agricultural area what it is today.”

The book is available on Amazon under the title Memories of the Prairie and Other Stories, a McLeod Family Memoir by Janet McLeod. The electronic version is, of course, readily available on Amazon for Kobo or Kindle.

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Photographs of my father

He’s ninety-six now, living in a residential care facility in B.C. I can’t call him on the phone anymore. He hears very little and struggles with dementia. Until my sister mentions my name, he doesn’t speak of me.

Then our father remembers the daughter two provinces away. “Oh, yeah! Kathleen! What’s she up to now?� he says, as though recalling a former friend.

My siblings and family members visit faithfully.

Because of pandemic measures in place, they stand outside the window, waving and making gestures. They hold up whiteboards so he can read their greetings.

They bring gifts. The nurses deliver them.

We’re all grateful that Dad lives in a safe place; that his caregivers genuinely care. But it’s been a long time since any of us hugged him. “I’m so lonely, Kathleen,� he said often during our video calls, even before the pandemic. “I miss you too, Dad,� I responded.

We blew kisses and gave each other air hugs over our blurry screens as my sister held the phone. I snapped a few screenshots. He would have done the same, I think,

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Sunny Side Up years ago.

In his younger years, Dad loved photography.

Before my mother’s death, during their time of “great downsizing� my brother Dave digitalized every slide in their collection—many hundreds of them, taken over decades.

One unforgettable evening, he and my sister-in-law, Barb, hosted a family “movie� night.

Our parents sat still as stones, riveted to the screen, almost in disbelief, it seemed. As the years and memories flow past, I imagined their thoughts. How could this be? Was that really us?

Were those small children really the adults beside them, all grandparents now?

Dave gave thumb drives of Dad’s pictures to my sister and me. I’ve gone through them often, grateful for my brother’s gift of irreplaceable

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images that otherwise would be lost.

I have my own favourite snapshots of my father in hard copy. But like all children with dads, I have other images that remain locked in lifetime memory. Images not in an album, a slideshow or on a computer. Images impressed on the heart alone, most precious, some difficult.

I wish I didn’t have to remember the picture of Dad on the other side of the glass, walled in by pandemic regulations. But I’m grateful for another picture, one I see by faith alone, but one that has yet to be snapped by some eternal camera. Dad, leaping from his bed or wheelchair. Running to meet Jesus. Freed from the deterioration of the brain that makes him forget me and so much else. Emancipated from the confining glass of his care facility and the dark glass through which we all see life. Reunited with Mom and other beloveds.

Lonely no more.

We don’t know when, but one day, that camera will take that shot, and our hearts will hear a divine click. Till then, we wait in faith and love.

Praying for less loneliness, for good days and smiles for our beloved Dad.

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By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Josh Haczkewicz is joining the Regina Thunder. The graduating YRHS Raider Gridder is going to the Regina team this fall as wide receiver, after starting as slotback in camp.

The signing follows a successful high school career for Haczkewicz, who was co-captain of the Raider Gridders squad as well as a member of the Nissan Titan All-Canadian High School Team. His final season with the Raider Gridders was also the one where they won a Provincial championship, coming out on top of Bishop Mahoney. He was nominated for the Southern Sask.

Football League Most Valuable Player Award, and won the Coach’s Award at the team’s year end banquet.

Haczkewicz said that for him, he’s enjoying the opportunity to keep playing and move his football career to the next level.

“I’ve been playing football since I was a little kid, so it’s cool to see it go all the way through and move on to the next level, it means a lot.”

He believes that his speed, that he runs good routes, and that he “catches the ball more than [he] drops it” that lead to him standing out to the Thunder.

“I’m happy I was able to get signed there.”

Haczkewicz is the second Raider Gridder to sign with the Thunder this year, with Josh Kidd also being signed to the Regina team. Haczkewicz is excited to get on the same team as Kidd again, and said they’re close friends, and were planning to room together before COVID-19 hit.

“It will be nice to have a familiar face to talk to in the room.”

I’ve been playing football since I was a little kid, so it’s cool to see it go all the way through and move on to the next level, it means a lot.

— Josh Haczkewicz With more Raider Gridder players getting signed, Haczkewicz said that it speaks to the strength of the program.

“It says a lot about our coaching, they really prepare us for the next level. The success we’ve had this season brings a lot of attention towards us, and there’s a reason for that. It’s because of the coaches, they do a great job.”

Of course, COVID-19 has made staying in shape a challenge, and Haczkewicz said he’s doing what he can, whether that means working out in the basement or getting his dad to throw the football.

“It’s all you can really do right now.”

Beyond football, Haczkewicz said that his time in Regina will also be spent studying for a degree in Business at the University of Regina.

No matter what happens, Haczkewicz is excited to play again as soon as he can.

“When you’re out on the field it’s like nothing else.”

Josh Haczkewicz is signing with the Regina Thunder.

Wilkerson enjoys challenge of beach v’ball When you like most sports, you become a bit like a honey bee in a field of flowering clover, willing to go from one sport to another and enjoying the journey.

It was on one of those evenings of YouTube exploration that I settled upon a game of beach volleyball, and frankly was surprised by how much I enjoyed the sport. I mention the surprise because the regular six-on-six volleyball played on a gym court – the game most of us would have at least experienced a but in school – has always been a sport I have wanted to enjoy watching far more than I do when I tune into a game.

It’s not that I have been an avid watcher, but when Team Canada is on TV I am likely to set the DVR, yet the watching comes up disappointing, perhaps because the games seem to be serve, return,

spike, and repeat, with longer rallies all too rare.

Fast forward to the beach game, and there is a different cadence to the game, one where the team work of two players can be appreciated.

This is a sport I much more appreciate.

So having the opportunity to recently do a telephone interview with Brandie Wilkerson was a rather cool moment.

Wilkerson is a Canadian beach volleyball player who plays as a right-side blocker.

With teammate Heather Bansley, she achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 1 in Nov. 2018, so she is certainly among this country’s elite at the sport.

Not surprisingly Wilkerson started out in regular volleyball where she was also very good playing for York University in Toronto.

In transferring to the

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Sports beach game Wilkerson said a lot of the skills she already knew helped her in the sand, but the games are quite different too.

Playing right side in the gym “I didn’t do any setting, or very much passing,” she said, adding her role was blocking and hitting. For the other skills the gym game almost allows some players “to hide’ in terms of using certain skills.

In the beach game with only two players, both have to do everything.

“It wasn’t exactly a

smooth transition for the first little bit. It was definitely frustrating,” said Wilkerson.

But, tackling the game made it interesting and Wilkerson said she was ready to take on something new.

“I think I was attracted to the challenge beach volleyball offered,” she said, adding it forced her to broaden her game to encompass more of the skills associated with the sport.

Beyond the skill set needed, beach volleyball means players have to deal with running in

the sand, and dealing with the hot sun beating down.

“I think that’s what makes beach volleyball so interesting, every time you step on to the court it’s never the same thing. You have to use your skills and adapt,” said Wilkerson.

There of course is the team element too, a team where you have one other person to rely on on the court.

“I would argue you don’t need to be best friends with your teammate, but you need a good working relationship,” said Wilkerson, adding on the court a team needs to be on the same page. Once a game begins “. . . it’s about how well you can support your partner.”

Certainly the sport in Canada appears to be gaining fans, in part thanks to players like Wilkerson and Bansley.

Wilkerson said it’s not clear why Canadians

seem to be taking to beach volleyball as they have, but added it seems fans here are willing to give various sports a look. We might be a hockey country.

But fans like rugby and are taking to basketball and other sports too, she noted.

Interest in beach volleyball might get another boost should Canadians do well when the next Summer Olympics are finally held.

“I’m really hyped,” she said, adding the postponement from this summer is disappointing but noting she and other top players will be ready in 2021 to try for a spot.

It is taking self-motivation through the time of self-isolation but she is confident the players are ready for the challenges ahead of the Olympics.

“I think we’ll emerge stronger than before,” said Wilkerson.

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WASLYSHEN - Irene Wasylyshen was born February 15, 1936 on the family farm to John and Mary Bodnaryk (Oysreck). Irene was the oldest sister to: Evelyn, Shirley and Johnnie. Irene met Ernie Wasylyshen at Gorlitz, they were married 1954, at the Wasylyshen farm. Shortly after they were married, they moved to Winnipeg to join some of Ernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and start their new life together. Gail was born in 1958, Dwayne in 1963 and Trevor in 1965. Irene worked at the Sears store for 30 years. After her retirement, Irene took trips to many locations including to Hawaii and Mexico with her close friend Islay. Irene leaves to mourn her passing: Gail (Tom), grandsons Rick (Cindy) great granddaughter Kaylee Lynn, grandson Kevin (Ashley), son Dwayne (Ali), granddaughters Trinity and Destiny, son Trevor. She will be missed by all who knew her. Irene lived a life of love and faith in her Lord Jesus Christ, even through her pain and difficult times. Archpriest Father Eugene Maximuk delivered the Christian message to honour Irene in her Christian walk and offered words of comfort and inspiration to all present. The funeral took place on June 12, 2020 at Cropo Funeral Home in Winnipeg. Interment took place at the Glen Eden Cemetery. Memory Eternal!

SCHWARTZ Hilda Rose Schwartz. November 10, 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 7, 2020. Hilda passed away peacefully at Jowsey House on June 7, 2020 at the age of 95 with her daughter Dorothy by her side.

Always a woman of great faith, she was ready to be with her Lord.

Born November 10, 1924 at home, the first of twins (Hilda and John), to David and Dorthea Propp. She grew up with her family of seven, on the farm and went to Rhein School. She was united in marriage to Conrad Schwartz on November 20,1945. They lived for one year in Stornaway before moving to the Rhein area. In 1946 they had a daughter, Dorothy and shortly after moved to Yorkton in 1950. Hilda took pride in working hard throughout her life and was employed at Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drycleaner, Proppsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foodateria and Anderson Lodge. When she retired in 1965, she enjoyed being beside her husband Connie working in their yard and garden and travelling to many places such as BC, Hawaii, Maritimes and Alaska. She was a devoted Grandmother to her 2 granddaughters (Jackie and Jodi) spending many hours with them, making their favourite meals and even taking them on a trip. Becoming a Great Grandmother to two boys (Jamieison and Austin) was a very special time in her life. Her eyes lit up every time they entered the room and she was so proud of all of them. Hilda moved out of her house in 2006 and spent many happy years at Queen Elizabeth Court and Gladstone Senior Residence. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Conrad, a son in infancy, parents David and Dorthea, twin brother John, brothers Alex and David and sisters Selma and Rachel. She leaves to celebrate her life, daughter Dorothy and husband Jim Fick (Yorkton), their daughter Jackie Fick (Yorkton), Jodi and her husband Frank Dryka and their sons Austin and Jameison (Saskatoon), Sisters in law Elsie Propp (Winnipeg), Frieda McCann (Yorkton) and Florence Schwartz (Winnipeg). Special thanks to the caring staff at Jowsey House where Hilda spent the last 3 months of her life. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Gladstone Senior Residence. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, Yorkton, SK.

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WASYLYNIUK - On February 16, 1962 Judy Leah Wasylyniuk (Anderson) was born in Yorkton, SK. The only daughter of Eileen & Donald Anderson and beloved sister of Lanny, Cokes, Hal and Corey. Judy went to Burke School and graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School in 1980. After high school, Judy went on to complete her hairdressing course and met the love of her life, Daniel.

The two were wed on June 26, 1982. Judy enjoyed hairdressing until she began work at Western Grocerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where she worked for over 25 years. She was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Brandi and Brooklin who were the light of her life. She provided them with all her love and guidance in everything they did. She loved her mothering role so much that she opened her home to others as a daycare. All the kids that walked through her door loved coming just as much as she loved nurturing, teaching and caring for them. She was the biggest Saskatchewan Roughriders fan and never missed a game. She would spend a majority of her time at the cabin and enjoyed all the quiet and wilderness that it offered. Recently, she started crocheting and went on to teach her girls how to make a blanket. Among all these things she enjoyed, she enjoyed spending time with her family the most. She was predeceased by her mom and dad (Eileen and Donald Anderson), her father in law (Michael Wasylyniuk), her brother (Lanny Anderson) and numerous aunties and uncles. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Daniel, her children, Brandi (Troy) and Brooklin.

Her brothers Cokes, Hal, & Corey (Tekena). Her nephews Kane (Stefanie), Daniel & Dawson. Her nieces Shelby and Kaycea (Levin). Her grandchildren Declan and Danica. Her great nieces and nephews Brielle, Raiden, Rockwell and Willow. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 9th 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th officiating. Niece Shelby read the poem, The Family Chain. Music played was See You Again, I Hope You Dance, the the Roughrider theme song, Green is the Colour. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories with husband Daniel serving as the urnbearer.

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Serving Surrounding Areas Since 1960 LOSCOMBE - Kelvin Loscombe, beloved husband of Kelly Loscombe of Yorkton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the age of 61. He passed at home surrounded by friends and family after a long, hard fight against cancer, and he was able to say goodbye to all his children and grandchildren and many of his friends before succumbing to the disease. Kelvin was born in North Battleford, SK on December 31, 1958 to David and Doreen Loscombe (nee Nelson), and was the third of five children. When he was three years old, the family moved to Vancouver Island where he lived until he was done school. When Kelvin was 17 years old he moved to Yorkton, SK where he met his future wife Kelly through some mutual friends. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long after they met that they began courting (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it was called back then!) and they were eventually married on December 7, 1979 at St. Andrews United Church in Yorkton. In April 1980 Kelvin became a father when his son Shaun was born. Matthew followed in 1984, and his first and only daughter Brittany was born in October 1987. Kelvin, Kelly and the children lived in Yorkton primarily in a house on Roslyn Avenue where Kelvin could frequently be seen playing baseball and sledding with the kids at Roslyn Hill. Kelvin worked in Yorkton first as an EMT for his Uncle Dennis for many years. In 1986 he began working for Canadian Pacific Railway, starting as a welder and eventually working his way up to Assistant Road Master, where he could finally give the orders instead of receiving them! He worked here until his retirement on January 1, 2020.

When Kelvin wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working he could be found renovating the family home. Kelvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mantra was â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want something done right, do it yourself.â&#x20AC;? This mantra was also projected to his children who were often unwilling participants in the renovations! He continually worked hard to provide a better life for his children than he had when he was growing up, and he was absolutely successful in that endeavor. Kelvin loved hunting, and would head to Northern Saskatchewan for several weeks during whitetail deer season with his father-in-law Lee Prince, so there was always an abundance of deer and moose meat in the freezer. Kelvin loved anything outdoors, whether it be sitting on a boat fishing, hunting rabbits and gophers with the kids, or going for hikes while looking for rocks for various yard projects. Kelvin could also be found in the woods looking for burls which he used for his woodworking passion. Kelvin loved being a grandpa, and would often secretly feed his grandkids sweets only to pass a child with a sugar high back to the parent (and then smile proudly at his accomplishment!). Kelvin has 7 grandchildren and was able to say goodbye and love on all of them one last time before he passed. Kelvin was predeceased by his parents David and Doreen Loscombe and his brother Ron. He is survived by his wife Kelly, his brother David (Jenn), his two sisters Sheila (Gord) and June, his son Shaun (Bootsie) and their son Samuel, his son Matthew (Jayda) and their children Dawson, Mikah, Sullivan, & Saylor, and his daughter Brittany (Amear) and their daughters Hannah & Allison. A visitation for family and friends was held on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Funeral Services were held on Monday, June 15, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by grandson, Dawson and son, Shaun Loscombe. A prayer was offered by Brian Jansen. Musical selections were Life Is A Highway by Tom Cochrane and Love Without End Amen by George Straight. Memorial donations in memory of Kelvin may be made to Home Care for Palliative Care 270 Bradbrooke Dr. Prairie Unit, Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6 or to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Yorkton Branch C/O Box 1811 Yorkton, SK S3N 3R2 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home.

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2001 WESTWARD 9350 Swather, Cummins turbo-charged engine, 2spd, 36ft 4 hydraulic drive header, recent canvasses, excellent shape, field ready. $40,000.

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12 FULL-TIME Seasonal positions available at Wendell Honey (MacNutt, SK) summer 2020.

Apiary Worker to: -help harvest honey -positions available from July through August -No experience necessary -Work is physically demanding -Wages $12.00 - $15.00 per hour depending on experience with Wendell Honey Email Isabel Wendell at isy@wendell.ca or fax 204-5642568 or phone 204-937-7767.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to stop and say hello the rest of the vacation was about me and my partner touring B.C., I enjoyed that time in Calgary, even if it was too rare that I actually went out of my way to do it.

I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see everyone I know in the city while in Calgary, mostly due to some last minute forgetfulness, but still, I realized that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the effort to seek out my extended family enough, and I felt bad about it and wish I planned better.

And that brings me to my uncle Don. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually see him very much, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably both at fault there but he worked in the restaurant industry, not one known for giving you a

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see my uncles, aunts and cousins enough, and I feel bad about it. Last year I made a point of stopping to visit my cousin Mark in Calgary for a couple evenings, and while a benefit of that stop was, naturally, free lodging, I really did it because I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen him in a while - the primary reason for a Calgary stop was to swing by and see them, whether I stayed at their place or didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

By coincidence my uncle Wilfred and aunt Rosie were there too, as well as a couple smaller cousins and a couple u s e d - t o - b e - s m a l l e rbut-now-are-all-grownup cousins. That was even more incentive for the stop, and while

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Thinking I do with words... ton of free time. My primary memory of him is actually the last time I really talked to him, at a family reunion, where we spent a lot of time talking after my Aunt Joannie made breakfast for everyone. It was a good conversation, and I had to admit I saw a lot of myself in Don. After that, every time I went to Saskatoon, I thought to myself that I

should visit. Every so often, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wonder if I should pick up the phone and call. And, then, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Whether I just ran out of time or had other plans, I just never made it out there.

And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d feel bad, even as I told myself that there would be another chance, it just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen.

And then I ran out of chances.

Whenever someone dies you hate the idea that you will never see them again. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a worse feeling when you think about how you should have seen them more, and just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, for whatever reason you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think to do it at the time, then time passed, and now you realize the chances are forever gone.

To be honest, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partially my personality, in spite of my job Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really not that outgoing, and am quite prone to sitting at home when I have the opportunity.

Of course, right now we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really go on an extended tour of all the relatives, given that mobility is limited and face-to-face contact is

naturally restricted. But I keep thinking I should actually plan for this now, to get out there once the world is back to normal.

This might make its way to my cousins, my uncles, my aunts. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t called, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t visited. I always mean to, I always say to myself that I will call you up or say hello, and it just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen, and I feel bad. But I do care about all of you, and I wish I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have those bad habits, and made the effort to see you. Though, that said, my mom has my number, hints and nudges all around.

To everyone else, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make that same mistake.

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cribbage rivals origin game for fun So last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review mentioned my favoured cribbage variant was Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cribbage so I thought it was only natural to review it this time around.

I have sought out cribbage variants over time, and have 10-12 stacked in the game room. Most are all right for a game or two, once in a while.

One that had escaped me until recently was Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cribbage, a game I knew only two things about, it was based on cribbage, and borrowed heavily from Scrabble.

On a lark, I posted on a social media site that I

was interested in acquiring the game. As it happened an old acquaintance from my home town had a copy un-opened, and was kind enough to gift it my way. Thanks Cindy, you shared an absolute gem of a game.

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cribbage is most certainly a pure variant, interestingly one that is played without a deck of cards involved.

It was created by Gary Cowley and released in 1997.

Crowley borrowed heavily from Scrabble in terms of the core mechanic in Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cribbage.

The game uses tiles that

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instead of having letters on them, they are the cards from a deck.

There are 104 tiles, so two decks, one light coloured, the other dark.

You reach in the bag, draw five tiles per player, and start the game laying out the tiles with each having to factor into a count in cribbage, pairs, three-of-kind, 15s, straights etc.

The maximum length of any line (think hand) on the board is five, with both horizontal and vertical lines playable.

You peg for the points you lay out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so you need

a regular crib board to peg on.

There are some interesting aspects along the way. For example a 6/9 can be played either way, which expands the plays you can make.

There are bonuses for being the first player, for laying off all five tiles, or creating a line of five all of the same coloured (light or dark) tiles.

When we first opened the game to play I read the rules and thought there would be issues being able to play tiles, and the game would bog down on that account.

Many plays later that has

not been the case. I can only recall a couple of times either the better half, or myself, has even considered missing a turn laying tiles in favour of returning some to the bag to draw a different â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;handâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

I also expected, again initially, that the odds of playing out so many tiles would be limited, but again tiles seem to play right to the end. We may end up with one, two, three tiles in hand when no moves are left â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you peg backwards for those tiles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but expect 100 tiles to be in play most games.

With two decks, and the bonuses, you score tons in this game. You will be well into the third circuit around the cribbage board at the end, so around 350 points. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry it plays quicker than that point total might suggest.

We have only played two-player, and that is likely the optimum way to go at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cribbage, although team play is an option, and it can be played three-handed too.

This is a game every cribbage player needs to own, and I suspect Scrabble players will appreciate it too.

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CANORA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;little hidden treasureâ&#x20AC;? in Churchbridge, Sk.

You can find us 3 kms East of Churchbridge off Hwy. #80 /PSUI TJEF PG UPXO t 1IPOF )0-&4 (3"44 (3&&/4 -*$&/4&% $-6#)064& IPMFT IPMFT

SUMMER SPECIAL

$55 per Person (Cart included) *Save $21* $200 for a Foursome *Save $26 per person* Call 1-306-577-4422 to book your tee-off

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2 FOR 1 GREEN FEES

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Monday to Thursday Golf Special

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We honour 1/2 price to members of other clubs 7 days a week, not tournaments

Any Day - 9 Holes Coupon expires October 15, 2020 Cannot be combined with any other offer

For Details/Tee Offs 306-563-4104