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Club hopes for bump in interest By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Meridian Canadian Open event being held in Yorkton has brought some of the best curlers in the world to the city. That has been a great opportunity for area fans of curling to watch the best of the sport compete live. But, the greatest benefit of having the event locally could be its legacy of growing interest in curling that translates into more people involved in the Yorkton Curling Club. “We have 180 volunteers not only club members but from around the community who wanted to step up for this,” said Neil Weinmaster manager of the local club. “We hope that will spinoff to create some interest in our own club.” Having the world’s best in the city is also something of a motivation for local curlers, in particular juniors who can see the best in action and aspire to that level, offered Weinmaster, after spending time cleaning and preparing the arena curling ice between draws Friday, a natural job for someone who is also the ice technician in Yorkton. “This is a great event. We have 16 ladies and
Neil Weinmaster, manager of the Yorkton Curling Club was busy helping at the Meridian Canadian Open this past week. 16 men’s teams in the world in Yorkton. That doesn’t happen very often,” he said. “We are seeing through the schools Juniors are getting interested in the sport,” he said,
adding that schools are building on that this week through the Canadian Open. “The weather had depressed it a little bit, but we’ve had schools coming in every day ...
to learn about the sport and see professionals play.” Weinmaster said while the world’s best are inspirational, he added curling in Yorkton is for players of all levels, including
the inexperienced newcomer. He said he realizes some might be intimated and think “I’m not good enough to curl in Yorkton,” but that is not the case.
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Water pours into school by the gallon By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Students at Dr. Brass School were given a few extra days off school after a major water break poured thousands of gallons of water throughout the building. The issue was identified Friday by staff who entered the building “and found the fire alarms were going off,” said Good Spirit School Division Director of Education Quinton Robertson. Robertson said he was on-site by 8:15 Friday morning to learn a sprinkler line in the school had frozen and burst, leading to an estimated “10,000 gallons of water into the school.”
The break occurred on the second floor, with the water finding its way to the main floor and then the basement, explained Robertson. The first process Friday was to turn buses around and to get students safely back home, said Robertson, who added the Division has protocols in place that they instituted with the water break disaster, which includes disseminating information to parents on the closure. Crews were then brought on site, including dehumidifiers which had the humidity down to 20 per cent Monday, which Robertson said is below buildings of the type normally. As it stood Monday afternoon
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A water sprinkler line froze and broke at Dr. Brass School pouring water into the school and causing a three-day closure for clean-up and repairs
Morris Industries seeks creditor protection By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Morris Industries is seeking creditor protection, according to a document sent anonymously to Yorkton This Week. The company, which can trace its roots back to George Morris opening a garage in Bangor SK, called Morris
Garage in 1924, and opened a plant in Yorkton in 1960 to start manufacturing Rod Weeders in the city, has been granted creditor protection. Calls by Yorkton This Week to the company’s law firm in the matter McGougall Gauley LLP were not returned after leaving messages identifying this media outlet.
However, an article posted at www.thestarphoenix. com confirmed the protection application made by Morris Industries. The article noted the company “has been granted creditor protection after telling a Saskatoon court its ambitious growth strategy failed and it does not have enough money to pay its debts
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and continue operations.” Morris Industries Ltd. — the public face of a group of related companies — made its application for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) after experiencing a “liquidity crisis” last month, court documents state. The CCAA is a federal pro-
cess that allows corporations owing more than $5 million to restructure while avoiding bankruptcy. The Star Phoenix story stated according to the documents, Morris Industries’ ambitious and expensive growth strategy allowed it to introduce new products but was derailed by
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Sandra Schmirler Foundation donates $10,000 for a neo-natal ventilator Bernadette McIntyre, Vice Chair of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation presented Ross Fisher of The Health Foundation a cheque for $10,000 during the Meridian Canadian Open taking place in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Sandra Schmirler Foundation was created as a legacy to three time world curling champion and Olympic gold medalist, Sandra Schmirler, in recognition and celebration of her love of family. Approximately 700 babies are born each year in the Yorkton Hospital. Some babies are born with respiratory conditions causing them to have difficulty breathing or cannot breathe without assistance. The Yorkton Hospital needs a ventilator designed for newborns. This donation will assist the purchase of a neo-natal ventilator, a ventilator designed to work specifically with newborn babies, for the maternity department of the Yorkton Regional Hospital. This will be the same equipment in use in the Regina and Saskatoon NICU’s. The transport team that comes to the Yorkton Regional
Mr. and Mrs. Webster, Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation, Bernadette McIntyre, board member with the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, and Joan McCusker who curled with Sandra Schmirler, winning the gold medal at the Nagano Olympics. Hospital to pick up sick babies also uses this same equipment. The Sandra Schmirler Foundation raises funds
for hospital Newborn Intensive Care Units to purchase life-saving equipment for premature and critically ill
newborns giving each the chance to grow up and be a champion, like Sandra. The Foundation was created in May 2001 by a
group of Sandra’s friends and teammates. Their vision was to create a living legacy in honour of this amazing woman from
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“Years ago we had more competitive teams. Now it’s more of a fun, social night out with most of our leagues,” he offered. “It’s not important to curl well, or to feel out of place if you don’t curl well.”
It helps the game has evolved too. For those who find getting down into the hack difficult a ‘delivery stick’ is now useable in casual play. The stick allows players to deliver stones in much the same manner as shuffleboard
on a ship. “That has kept a lot of people curling,” said Weinmaster. “If you have some issue where it’s difficult to slide the delivery stick is a great tool.” While it is January, well into curling season, Weinmaster
said it is not too late to get involved with the Yorkton club this season. “We have a great opportunity Friday nights with drop-in curling for juniors,” he said. Players can come out on nights they are free, get put on a team
and be out on the ice playing. Friday night is also family drop-in curling. “They will be operating all season long,” said Weinmaster, adding “it gives people an opportunity to come out when they can’t commit to a league.”
Sask. receives ‘A’ for reducing red tape The province has proclaimed January 20 to 24, as Red Tape Awareness Week. The week highlights the importance of government ministries, agencies and Crown corporations’ efforts to reduce red tape and modernize regulations in order to help businesses grow and be more successful and to encourage further investment in the province’s economy. “The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes that reducing red tape and regulatory burdens for our province’s businesses is imperative for
their growth and competitiveness in the economy,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “The province’s Growth Plan has outlined numerous action items that illustrate our government’s commitment to supporting the citizens and businesses of Saskatchewan by reducing red tape.” The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has given the Government of Saskatchewan the highest ‘A’ grade ranking for
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Robertson said it was expected the school will reopen to classes Wednesday. The school suffered a similar water
the second year in a row, in their 2020 national Red Tape Report Card, for efforts in reducing red tape and modernizing regulations. “We are pleased the Government of Saskatchewan has maintained its ‘A’ grade in 2020,” CFIB VicePresident Western Canada and Agribusiness Marilyn BraunPollon said. “The grade is the result of the provincial government exceeding its clear targets for red tape reduction. As of 2018-19, Saskatchewan has publicly reported
more than $450 million in cumulative, forecasted red tape savings over the next 10 years. The government’s ‘Help Cut Red Tape’ webpage also continues to be useful at identifying and addressing red tape headaches for entrepreneurs. Clearly, red tape reduction remains a top priority for the Government of Saskatchewan.” During Red Tape Awareness Week, the CFIB hosts a number
of activities and events including their annual Golden Scissors Awards to be announced January 23, 2020. These awards acknowledge leadership from politicians, public servants, or other Canadians, for their work in cutting red tape and regulatory burdens for business. Harrison is nominated for this year’s awards for creating Saskatchewan’s ‘Help Cut Red Tape’ web page, launched
in January 2019. The ‘Help Cut Red Tape’ web page is available to Saskatchewan citizens and businesses to provide feedback on how the province may offer services more effectively and efficiently. Since inception, until the end of 2019, the web page had 2,684 visitors from outside of government and 44 red tape irritants submitted. Nearly all submissions have Continued on Page A17
break Jan. 2, 2018. Robertson said they are looking into adding additional insulation in certain areas to mitigate the issue, as cold weather was the key issue in causing the breaks. 20014JJ0
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MORRIS Continued from Page A1 unforeseen warranty issues as well as slumping sales attributable to trade wars and poor weather. According to its application, Morris Industries wants $3 million in interim funding for its restructuring plan, which may include selling assets, downsizing its head office in Saskatoon and laying off some of its 134 employees.
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The plan may also include consolidating its manufacturing operations into a single facility — it currently has plants in Yorkton and Minnedosa, MB. In an order dated Jan. 8, Justice Shawn Smith appointed Alverez & Marsal Canada Inc. to monitor the proceedings and gave Morris Industries until Jan. 18 to organize a more thorough plan, including arranging the interim financing if possible.
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Hasselborg wins womens title, Jacobs wins mens Pintys By Cory Carlick Staff Writer It has been a gruelling several days of intense play at the Pinty’s Grand Slam this year, with emotions running high as the various athletes battled it out on the ice. Having travelled across the world in many cases, the world’s best curlers saw it through to the end. Left standing: Sweden’s Team Hasselborg. Anna Hasselborg’s crew finished off South Korea’s Team Min-Jim Kim at the Gallagher Centre Sunday afternoon with a final score of 7-5, for the women’s. Hasselborg admitted there were some difficult moments this week, but credits her team for pulling it together for the triumphant win.
“We find a way to just back up each other and pull out some really great wins. I’m really, really proud of the team effort this week.” On the mens finals, Canada took top prize as Team Brad Jacobs brought it home -- but the home battlefield was truly a national event, as the Sault Ste. Marie Native beat Team John Epping of Toronto 6-5. “It’s hard to win one let alone multiple,” said Jacobs. Jacobs was laudatory of the skills of his fellow competitors. “The teams are fantastic.” Still, he says, one needs to be on their toes. “We’re trying new things all the time, we’re open-minded to trying new things and it has paid off.”
Curlers battle it out at the Pintys Grand Slam Sunday.
Catching up with Kaitlyn Lawes at GSOC By Devin Wilger Staff Writer For everyone who has made it to the Gallagher Centre to watch the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling, they were rewarded with excellent curling. The women’s side of the Meridian Canadian Open has been one to remember so far, with lots of close matches, unpredictable results and strong finishes. On the morning of Jan. 17, the Jennifer Jones rink notched up a big win against Chelsea Carey, with a score of 8-3 after 6 ends, and spoke to Yorkton This Week right after. Kaitlyn Lawes, third for the Jennifer Jones rink, said that they were really pleased with how the game went, and their goal was to set themselves up to make the B-final. “We’re really pleased how we got off to a great start. It was a good game with great shot-making. We just got a little fortunate early to get the steal and that helped with momentum.” The team was overall happy with the performance to that point. They did lose a “bit of a heartbreaker” against Alina
The first draw on Jan. 17, which saw the Jennifer Jones rink get an important win. Kovaleva early on in the tournament, but bounced back since. “We felt like we played well, we wanted to keep learning what the ice is doing and just keep going forward from there. We’ve had a lot of great games against strong teams, it has been a lot of fun,” said Lawes The Meridian Canadian Open is unique in the Grand Slam season
as the only one with a triple knockout format. Lawes said that gives it a unique feel. “It definitely has a different feel from the round robin pools that we typically play in a Grand Slam, but at the same time in a pool format if you have three losses you’re also out, so you have the same amount of lives.” One thing that is con-
sistent between Grand Slam events is the quality of the teams, and Lawes said that’s the fun, each team is a challenge. “All of the teams here deserve to be here. Everyone, if they play well, can win a game. That’s why we play, it’s so much fun to play at a Grand Slam, you have to play at your best, every single game. It’s really exciting.”
Their next game was against the Eve Miurhead team from Scotland. Lawes said that to prepare, they’re making it a priority to be well rested. “When we’re on the road we try to sleep as much as possible. But we’re really excited, we are exactly where we want to be, with a chance to qualify this afternoon. That’s pretty exciting. We love to play against the
Miurhead team because we know we have to play well against them.” The Jones rink would go on to beat the Miurhead team, before falling to Alina Kovaleva from Russia in the quarterfinals. Yorkton has had unique challenges this year, with the extreme cold outside the rink. Lawes said that they’ve laughed about how they have taken the car back to the hotel instead of walking to the rink, but they’ve been otherwise they’re able to cope even as temperatures dipped below -30C. “We’re from the prairies so we’re used to this.” Being a Manitoba team also makes the Jones rink close to a home-town team, and Lawes said they love playing in Yorkton. “It’s amazing they’re coming out in the cold weather, and they’re enjoying themselves and having fun. We’ve had some family come out and watch as well, it’s a fun environment, we love coming to Yorkton, every time we come out here it’s a packed house and a great environment to play in.”
How to curl for the newbie We’re in Yorkton, so sometimes we take it as a given here that everybody knows how to curl. There’s some stuff everybody knows, at least. We know there’s a lot of scrubbing. We know there’s a lot of yelling, too. We also know the ice looks like a giant target. So, we know about the scrubbing and the yelling
and the bullseye. What does it all mean? Someone’s got to tell the new guys, though. A curling match is based of what are called ends. An end is kind of like a baseball inning – that’s the time you have to make your play. There are ten ends in a game, and each team has four players. Each player
takes a turn throwing the stone. The lead, naturally, goes first. Then the second, and then, the vice-skip. The final thrower is the skip. Every player throws two stones in each play – or end. There are 16 stones to be thrown in ten ends. To set up their shot, a player launches their foot against a piece of rub-
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ber, called a hack. The player then slides across the ice to what is known as the hog line, and they have to let go of the rock before it touches that line. That stone slides toward the house – which is that bullseye we were talking about before. The “house” is where the score is determined based on how close the
rock is to the middle of the bullseye, which is called the button. The team that has gotten their stones closest to the button get the most points. If a team doesn’t score in an end, they lose the privilege throwing the last stone. This is known as the hammer. If there aren’t any stones still in the house at the end of
a play, nobody gets any points on that team. A team that has the hammer when there isn’t a score keeps the hammer. The broom is designed to create friction so the heat causes the rock to slide faster. By scrubbing vigorously, the rock goes faster and the trajectory can be more easily controlled.
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Politics The interest out here in who gets picked as the next Conservative Party of Canada leader goes beyond the obvious reason. The obvious reason is that most of Western Canada and Saskatchewan (especially, rural Saskatchewan) voters did vote Conservative, so who becomes the leader of the party of their preference has added significance. Normally, that means people voting the candidate who is most likeable, closest to home and most in line with Western views and interests. But the lessons of the 2019 federal vote, suggest it may be time for Conservatives to consider more than that. Let’s begin with issues of likability and personality. One of the reasons why Andrew Scheer was selected to succeed Stephen Harper was the smiling Scheer came across as more personable. Unfortunately, voters across the country didn’t consistently take to Scheer. Yes, Conservative popular vote under Scheer did increase 2.5 per cent to 34.9 per cent in 2019 from 31.9 per cent in 2015. Yes, under Scheer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s majority government the Liberals achieved under Harper in 2015 was reduced to minority. And, yes, Scheer with his young family and constant references to his humble up-bringing in Ottawa, did seem to be a lot more relatable to many Canadians than the more aloof Harper. But what became obvious during the federal election campaign is that there was something about Scheer that didn’t necessarily click with all voters — especially urban Eastern Canada — that had helped deliver Harper and the Conservatives a majority government in 2011. Some will now argue Scheer became “untrustworthy” and “unlikeable” because of issues like claiming he worked as an insurance broker when he was not licensed to do so or not being completely forthright about his dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship. Certainly, the postelection story of Conservative party donations paying for his children’s private school tuition paid that came out as his own party members were pressuring him to resign might not have helped. All this seemed rather unfair to a guy that truly is a likeable dad. But what it mostly demonstrated is that personality perceptions can be fleeting in politics and probably not the thing in which anyone should solely use as their basis for picking a leader. Similarly, to base your choice on a nation leader on the fact that he comes from your province where the party happens to be popular may not be the most fruitful approach. It’s interesting to note that while the Conservatives increased their popular vote in 194 of the country’s 338 seats, its popular vote decreased in 144 ridings. Many of those ridings were in Eastern Canada, where the Conservatives lost ground. This is not to suggest that the Conservatives automatically need to pick their next leader from the East or that likeability isn’t an important consideration. For example, selecting the prickly Pierre Poilievre — an early favour choice among those in the party on the right and from the old Reform movement — would seem stand to re-create many of the image problems for this party. Poilievre has been around for awhile, but there is little to suggest that he has developed a broad-based appeal. Moreover, of the problem under both Harper and Scheer is that the Conservatives struggled to relate to other areas of Canada, it seems unlikely that picking the most right-wing, least affable leader will solve that. Perhaps what’s needed is a leader that can translate needs of Canadians to solid policies while not necessarily seeming uninterested or dismissive of issues like the environment. It won’t be easy, but the Saskatchewan Party found Brad Wall as someone who seemed to be able to relate to both rural and urban voters. Choosing a national leader has to be about more than just your views and interests. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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t is that time of the year where the world, at least our little part of it, seems to pause to take a deep breath. It might have something to do with the usual chilly temperatures of January. Or, perhaps it is the empty wallets left from the holidays of December. In either case we tend to find the chesterfield the ideal place at this time of year, which does allow for some reflection on things. Considering we are now into the second decade of this century it seems an ideal time for some community wide reflection on exactly where we hope to see our city go in the short, medium and long term. It was back in 2010 when then Yorkton Mayor James Wilson initiated what was essentially a community visioning process bringing together a wide range of individuals, many representing user groups in the community, and other individuals who were considered involved enough locally to add to the discussion. Out of the Community Strategic Plan Conference came something of a vision for the City, one that has been referred to by Yorkton City Administration and Council on numerous occasions since when dealing with items that have elements that have dovetailed with the community document. It was a worthwhile effort at the time, but like most things, time alters
things. The priorities of a community change. That might be because certain things seen as important have since been accomplished. In other instances time has simply meant an idea once thought needed has been rendered of far less importance for a variety of reasons. Priorities change as well over time. Two extreme rain events which caused extensive damage in the city since 2000 are testament to that. We collectively think more about the potential damage of flooding today than we did before the rain events hit. Similarly, a facility such as the Kinsmen Arena was seen as having years of good service left when last the community brainstormed a vision. The facility has a far shorter useful life expectancy today. It seems like we need to revisit our community plan, to tweak and adjust the vision with near two-decades gone since it was undertaken. Some might think 2020, with only months left in the current term of Council as a strange time to start the process, but it should be ideal. On the one hand it would give anyone seeking election to Council this fall a close-up look at what the community wants moving forward. And the Council elected in October would have a virtual blueprint to guide it as it starts its four-year run.
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Echo Valley Provincial Park offers the experience of a campground skating loop Visitors to Echo Valley Provincial Park this winter can strap on their skates and soak up nature by skating through a loop in the Aspen Campground surrounded by trees and breathing in the crisp winter air. Starting on January 16, 2020, Echo Valley Provincial Park will open “Skate the Park,” a unique campground skating loop that will be open every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon until mid-March. “When we think about Saskatchewan Provincial Parks, there is more to experience than just camping,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “Our parks offer unique experiences for all of our Saskatchewan seasons and this opportunity to skate through a campground is one that everyone is going to want to try!” Echo Valley Provincial Park, located approxi-
mately 40 minutes North East of Regina will offer a unique and beautiful skating experience. On Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons, visitors can enjoy a skate through the campground loop, an ice sculpture perfect for a selfie photo opportunity, a food truck and activities for the whole family, including a bonfire to warm-up around. On January 18, visitors to the park can also enjoy guided snowshoe hikes and other winter recreation demonstrations. On February 14, Valentine’s Day, “Skate the Park” will offer a truly unique evening skate with a romantic touch! While the loop will be open to the public anytime, services available, such as the food truck, washrooms and the Visitor Centre to warm up in will only be available during regular office hours and on Thursday evenings (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.), Saturday afternoons (12 p.m. – 4
A new skating track through the campground at Echo Valley Provincial Park offers a unique experience. p.m.) and for the special events on January 18 and February 14. “Skate the Park” aims to remain open to the public until March 19, weather permitting. Skaters are encouraged to wear a helmet, but leave their hockey sticks at home. This is just one
on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/saskparks/. Visitors are encouraged to use #saskparks when posting photos in provincial parks this winter. A valid park vehicle entry permit is required to visit provincial parks year-round. Visitors to
the skating rink can purchase a park entry permit at the Visitor Centre during the office hours mentioned above. The purchase of a Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Annual Entry Permit is a great way to enjoy park activities and events throughout the year.
Stackhouse returned as Chamber president
History Corner Wartime houses in Yorkton
An acute housing crisis in Yorkton began as early as 1942, lasting until after the war into the late 1940s. The Dominion Government agency, the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation created in 1946, greatly helped meet the housing needs of returned veterans of the Second World War, building houses across the country. Yorkton has rows of these houses scattered about such as on Gladstone Avenue, Roslyn Avenue, Peaker Avenue, King Street, Second Avenue South, Sixth Avenue North, etc. The houses in the photo were one and a half story,
of the many events being offered by Sask Parks this winter; a variety of others including a Candle-lit Ski at Moose Mountain Provincial Park and several Winter Fun Day events can be found at www.saskparks.com by clicking on Activities, or by following SaskParks
measuring 25 x 24 feet, with no basement. The builder was Bird Construction Company of Regina, and the cost was estimated at $4,000.00 each. The title to the houses would have read: “His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, herein represented by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation.” The houses were rented out for a while and then sold, with veterans given priority. This History Corner was originally published in the Jan. 27, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week. Terri Lefebvre-Prince
The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce elected its 2020 Executive at a meeting of the Board earlier this morning. Mike Stackhouse, President of the Chamber in 2019 was re-elected as President for 2020. Mike is in the first year of his third term as a Director. This is the first time since 2009 that an incumbent President, Lori Walsh, served a second term. Mike said that 2020 is going to be an interesting year for the Chamber. “With both the Provincial and Municipal Elections this year, the Chamber will be active in ensuring the candidates know the concerns of the business community. The Chamber will also host the Celebrate Success Business Awards in March which is such a great way to celebrate the good news in the Yorkton business community”. Following a planning session held last week, the Chamber’s Directors
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Council Meeting Monday, January 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office .................... 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ...... 306-786-1760 Building Services................ 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control ..................... 306-786-1725 City Clerk ............................ 306-786-1717 City Manager ...................... 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ................. 306-786-1780 City RCMP.......................... 306-786-2400 Communications ................ 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation.................... 306-786-1750 Economic Development ..... 306-786-1747 Engineering Department ...... 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking .................... 306-786-1740 Fire Hall .............................. 306-786-1795
Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking .................. 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre ............................. 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking ........................... 306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ................... 306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking .............................. 306-786-1780 Property Sales .................... 306-786-1747 Public Works ...................... 306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ......................... 306-786-1780 Tax Department ................ 306-786-1736 Water Billing Department ... 306-786-1726
Upcoming Commission/Committee/ Board Meetings Environmental Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Queen Street Water Treatment Plant Please see the City of Yorkton’s website at: www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/publicnotices.asp for meeting cancellations
New Pedestrian Crossing Alert A new type of pedestrian crossing alert has been installed across Bradbrooke Drive at the main entrance to Yorkton Regional Hospital. The crossing alert is activated by pushing a button on the crossing light standard when you wish to cross. Bright, LED lights mounted on the street lights begin flashing facing traffic on both sides of the street and in the median while the pedestrian crosses the street. This new system is more cost effective than the overhead, amber flashing pedestrian corridors which are used in other areas of the City, and which have been standard across the country for many years. If these more economical crossing systems prove as effective at assisting pedestrians to cross streets safely, they may be implemented in more locations throughout the City.
Career Opportunity Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator Environmental Services Department Competition Number 2020-01 This position reports directly to the Waterworks Managers. Preference will be given to the candidate that holds a Class 3 Water Treatment & Class 4 Wastewater Treatment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated appurtenances. Perform skilled work to control treatment processes along with detailed sampling, monitor and analysis of water and wastewater and processing streams. Knowledgeable in the use of computers. The successful candidate must work rotational, non-standard hours, which consist of shift work, nights, evenings, and weekends; including stand-by and callouts.
Experience
Trade and Secondary Education Equivalencies may be considered. Preference will be given to individuals with experience and/or education in the water/wastewater field and boiler operation.
Qualifications Uncertified Operator: Minimum of Grade 12 or Equivalency as determined by Saskatchewan Education, preference given to those with a diploma in Civil Engineering or Water Science Technology or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license Possess and maintain R.C.M.P. security clearance Obtain and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Fireman’s Boiler Certificate Obtain and maintain valid SCBA, First Aid, CPR, SCOT/WHMIS, Air Brakes, OH&S levels 1 & 2, SCSA, Confined Space, and H2S Alive Certificates. Operator Class 1: Must possess and maintain all requirements for Uncertified Operator and all certificates valid. Satisfy, possess and maintain a Valid Class 1 W.W.T and W.T. Operators Certificate as determined by Government of Saskatchewan Regulations.
Operator Class 2:
Must satisfy, possess and maintain all requirements for Uncertified Operator and Operator Class 1 and all certificates valid. Satisfy, possess and maintain a valid Class 2 W.W.T. & W.T. Operators Certificate as determined by Government of Saskatchewan Regulations.
Operator Class 3: Must possess and maintain all requirements for Uncertified Operator, Operator Class 1, Operator Class 2 and all certificates valid. Satisfy, possess and maintain a valid Class 3 W.W.T. & 3 W.T. Operators Certificate as determined by Government of Saskatchewan Regulations. Successful completion of City of Yorkton Exams. Operator Class 4: Must possess and maintain all requirements for Uncertified Operator and Operator Class 1 through 3 and all certificates valid. Satisfy, possess and maintain a valid Class 4 W.W.T. & Class 3 W.T. Operators Certificate as determined by Government of Saskatchewan Regulations. Successful Completion of City of Yorkton Exams. Proven ability in D.R.C. (Direct Responsible Charge).
Salary: Will be paid in accordance with CUPE Local #342 collective agreement Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes February 14, 2020
General Inquiries: 306-786-1700
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Sask. seeking more home based child care providers By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer To meet the needs of a growing province, the Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging residents to consider the idea of operating a licensed child care business right in their own home. “As part of our government’s Plan for Growth, we are committed to increasing the number of quality early learning and child care opportunities in Saskatchewan,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said in a recent release. “Grant money, professional supports and training oppor-
tunities are all being offered to assist new licensed home-based child care providers get their business started.” Andrew Sedley, executive director at SIGN in Yorkton said providing home-based child care that is licenced might be a good fit. “For a lot of people that may be beneficial,” he said, adding it can create a home-business which can be a good option for someone with their own child to already care for. “And, it helps out families that are needing child care.” Sedley said in that regard more spots are definitely needed in
Yorkton, noting at SIGN’s Early Learning Centre they have a waiting list of 53. At present there are seven licenced home daycares in Yorkton providing 57-spaces The results of a recent survey of existing licensed home-based child care providers in Saskatchewan shows that people may not be aware of the many government supports available to them. Under the Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, funding has been provided for the creation of new licensed child care home spaces in Saskatchewan, with 1500 spaces the goal
Time nears to book provincial campsites Campers can mark their calendars – reservations for 2020 campsites are scheduled to begin Monday, April 13 for seasonal and Wednesday, April 15 for nightly and Camp-Easy. In the local region reservations open at Duck Mountain, Good Spirit Lake, and Greenwater Lake Provincial parks Thursday, April 23. “We are looking forward to another exciting camping season in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said in a release. “Whether a seasoned-camper or firsttime visitor, our parks continue to provide a variety of outdoor activities, programs and special events that offer unique and memorable experiences for all.” Reservations for campsites will open at 7 a.m. on the scheduled days with the queue
opening at 6:40 a.m. Staggered launch dates and the queuing system will be implemented again in 2020 to help manage the volume the site experiences. The schedule at other locations is as follows: • Monday, April 13: Seasonal campsites • Wednesday, April 15: Pike Lake, The Battlefords, Narrow Hills, Blackstrap • Thursday, April 16: Bronson Forest, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake, Lac La Ronge • Friday, April 17: Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas, Danielson • Monday, April 20: Buffalo Pound, Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Crooked Lake • Wednesday, April 22: Cypress Hills • Friday, April 24: Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain Seasonal, nightly and group campsites can be reserved through the
online system at www. saskparks.goingtocamp. com or through the call centre at 1-855-737-7275. School and youth groups will continue to book by calling the parks directly. Group campsites for 2020 are currently open for reservations. Camping information, along with reservation, cancellation, change and no-show fees is available on www.saskparks. com. There will be no fee changes for 2020. At the time of reserving a site, customers will have the option to purchase a vehicle entry permit. A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Annual Vehicle Entry Permit, available for $75, is a great way to enjoy unlimited camping, day trips, park activities and events throughout the entire year. A valid park entry permit is required year-round. The 2020 camping season officially kicks off on Thursday, May 14.
across the province. Caregivers who would like to start a licensed home-based child care business in Saskatchewan have access to: • grant money to help with start-up and food costs;
• training and workshops; • assistance from educated child care consultants; and • inclusion in government materials provided to parents seeking child care. Sedley said the gov-
ernment licencing “has a lot benefits” including peace of mind for users that home-based facilities have met certain criteria. “They’re really in place to ensure children receive quality care,” he said.
January 22, 2020 - January 28, 2020
Council Meeting Monday, January 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Request for Proposals Gallagher Centre Component Naming Rights Opportunity Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on January 24, 2020 Please send sealed Proposal clearly marked “GALLAGHER CENTRE COMPONENT NAMING RIGHTS OPPORTUNITY” to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals from interested corporate partners to be Naming Rights Partners for various components in the Gallagher Centre, enhancing the businesses marketing efforts and image in the community while providing the Gallagher Centre with revenue to continue to attract and develop new opportunities for the City and regional area of Yorkton. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Darcy McLeod - Director Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all tender. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.
Dogs in the City are required to have up-to-date vaccinations and a current dog license. Licenses are renewable annually in January and can be purchased at the SPCA, veterinary clinics in Yorkton or at City Hall. There are also rates for 5 year and permanent licenses.
For more information & fees see:
www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/dog s.asp
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Remember Blue Cross now covers you for $800 and G.M.S. goes up to $800 depending on your package • Charlie would be so proud
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Thrift Store making a move By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The Serendipity Thrift Store is moving to a new space that is a lot brighter, better shows off the products, and is a lot easier to get to in more ways than one. Easier to find, easier to navigate, and, for those travelling by car – there’s a lot more places to park. No more driving around trying to find a parking
space. “We certainly could have picked a warmer couple of weeks to choose to move in, but we got it done,” laughed Shauna Stanley Seymour, Co-Chair of the Yorkton Community Centre Board. “We will be open in a brighter, more accessible space with ample easy parking.” The new store is located east of Myrtle and Broadway. It’s between the Skate Park and KM Broadway West,
halfway between Dairy Queen and McDonalds. The move was necessitated by the need for fundraising for a new Community Centre, so that people in need can get access to services they may require either at the facility itself or through referral. Since the Serendipity Thrift Store is the fundraising arm for that centre, a higher visibility location in a more suitable space suited that aim perfectly.
The Serendipity Thrift Store has clean clothing that has been lightly used for everyone, and lots of interesting items, collectibles and knick knacks. It’s as fun to shop at the store as it is a good cause, because you’ll never know what you’ll find. Of course, the prices are priced to be as affordable as possible. There is also a discount area and a table for items being given away for free.
Governments invest $11 million to support agriculture crop research Today Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $11 million in funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for 47 crop-related research projects through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The ADF program is supported through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $388 million investment in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agricul-
ture by the federal and provincial governments. “Producers reap huge rewards from the new knowledge and discoveries developed by research – they become more profitable and more productive,” said Bibeau. “By investing in applied research relevant to Saskatchewan producers’ needs, we are increasing the competitiveness of our industry.” “We’re strategically investing in crop-related research that will increase our industry capacity, driving toward our goal of increasing
crop production to 45 million metric tonnes,” Marit said. “The research we’re investing in includes projects that explore how to manage clubroot, mitigate herbicide resistance and add value to our commodities. These projects will support producers and agribusinesses and help secure our place as a world leader in agriculture research.” Support for ADF projects is awarded on a competitive basis to researchers looking to examine areas of importance to Saskatchewan
producers. For example, a project co-funded with Western Grains Research Foundation and SaskWheat looks at new visual analytics tools for improved crop breeding tools. In addition to funding provided by the federal and provincial governments, projects supported through the ADF are also receiving $8.7 million in funding from the following partners: Western Grains Research Foundation, S a s k a t c h e w a n Canola Development C o m m i s s i o n , S a s k a t c h e w a n
Wheat Development Commission, Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission, Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association, S a s k a t c h e w a n Flax Development C o m m i s s i o n , Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development C o m m i s s i o n , S a s k a t c h e w a n Cattlemens’ Association, Genome Canada, and the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition. “We continue to see tremendous value in a collaborative approach to funding research,” Western Grains Research
Foundation (WGRF) Board Chair Terry Young said. “WGRF partners with producer commodity organizations and government funding agencies to maximize the investment farmers are making in crop research. WGRF is excited about the potential impact these projects can have for western Canadian farmers.” For more information, including a full list of funded projects, please visit www. saskatchewan.ca and search “Agriculture Development Fund”.
Government funds increased research and business opportunities Advanced Education Minister Tina BeaudryMellor announced a $400,000 grant to advance research and increase international business opportunities in
Saskatchewan. The grant will fund 68 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in research and development internships in science, technology, engin-
eering and mathematics as well as 33 international student research opportunities. “This funding supports our Growth Plan by keeping talented
young people in the province,” Beaudry-Mellor said. “Providing students the opportunity to build their careers with Saskatchewan companies benefits our economy and gives us the ability to compete globally.” The internship funding will flow through two programs administered by Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and development organization that specializes in the commercialization of cutting-edge technolo-
gies. Since 2007, Saskatchewan has invested nearly $3 million in the Mitacs Accelerate and Globalink programs. With federal funding and industry contributions, a total of $13.3 million has been invested in Saskatchewan’s economy. To date, this investment has supported 508 internships and research opportunities. Mitacs funded an additional 417 students through its own
resources. “One of our goals is to promote this province as a top research and education destination,” Beadry-Mellor said. “This will open the door for innovators and entrepreneurs to settle in Saskatchewan.” S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s Growth Plan includes a focus on securing access and expanding international markets for Saskatchewan technology and products.
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The second round of auctions for available retail liquor store permits in Saskatchewan begins January 21 with bids closing on January 31. Communities included in the second round of auctions are the Rural Municipality (RM) of Blucher, Carlyle, RM of Corman Park, Esterhazy, Gull Lake, RM of Kindersley, Langham, RM of Longlaketon, Regina Beach, RM of Shellbrook, Unity and White City. “There was strong interest during the initial online auction for permits that concluded in December,” Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Gene Makowsky said.
“The auction process has worked well and ensures that available liquor permits in the province are allocated efficiently and transparently.” Each auction will have an opening bid of $1,000 and interested bidders are required to register at www.McDougallBay. com, which is the website where all bidding will take place. More information about the auction process can be found at www.slga. com. The availability of permits is determined by the population of a community and the number of current retailers operating. A community must have a minimum population of 500 to be eligible for a retail liquor permit. An auction will only occur if someone
expresses interest in a community where there is an available retail store permit. In cases where there is more than one permit available in a community/RM, the auction will determine the applicant for one permit only. Future auctions will be held for additional available permits. The winning bidder must also meet all terms associated with holding a liquor permit. Further auctions will be held over the next few months until all current expressions of interest are addressed. After the initial rounds, auctions will take place on a quarterly basis, if interest is expressed in a community where there is at least one available permit.
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Sports and their equivalent video games With the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling being the big event in the city last week, it gave me an opportunity to reflect on why I enjoy curling. While I’ve never actually been any good at curling, I have always liked the sport. Watching it, I realized exactly why, it’s the turn-based RPG of sports. Like the video games, curling happens in turns, it requires strategy. It’s always possible your great plan for the next turn will go awry, sometimes due to random chance, other times because your plan wasn’t actually very good, or something you could realistically pull off. It’s great fun, and can get pretty tense if you’re in a well-matched game. Also,
having your main equipment being brooms is similar to how some characters in the games have weapons like frying pans. Much like curling, I love turn-based RPGs. I like the strategy, I like thinking about what is the best move to take, I like it when a well chosen move turns the battle in my favor, like a well aimed curling rock. Both are fun to me, even if I happen to be bad at curling. What about other games? Driving home, distracting myself from the cold, I contemplated what other sports are, game wise. This is ignoring the obvious answer, of course, which is themselves, because most sports are made into
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Thinking I do with words... games. Most sports are straight up action. Basketball, soccer and hockey, for example, are co-op action games, with the team working together while constantly moving towards the goal. Tennis or other solo sports are one player action, constantly moving and trying to best someone else. Boxing and wrestling
are like Dark Souls, where you’re balancing your stamina and health, dodging and finding opportunities to attack. Football is a strategy RPG. You think about your position, where you want the players to move, and what is the best move in that situation. Then when the play happens it could all go horribly wrong depending on if you made the right call
and your players can pull it off. The other side is simultaneously doing the same thing, and the winner is whoever managed to do this better. Figure skating is a lot like rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution or PaRappa the Rapper. You have to make certain moves to the time of the music, and if you miss one move you’ve probably already lost. Competitive diving is Devil May Cry, where I think something is really impressive and then at the end the judges give an awful score for reasons I don’t fully understand. Baseball is a puzzle like Peggle. Everything hinges on a bunch of reactions to one action
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that the player takes, but they only really have control over a small part of the game at any one time. Cricket is like Fortnite, in that it’s popular internationally but I find it confusing and don’t understand it at all. Golf is like those farming sims, such as Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons or Stardew Valley. It’s relaxing and calm and can be extremely absorbing when you’re actually playing it, though watching someone else play it is a great way to lay the groundwork for a nap. This is a good way, for me, a nerd, to understand the appeal of different sports, even if the golf fans are certainly not going to agree.
Chamber likes red tape reduction The government is continuing its efforts to cut red tape, making Saskatchewan more attractive for small- and medium-sized businesses. As one of the first redtape reduction initiatives of the New Year, Saskatchewan is raising threshold amounts for businesses that file returns for the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Liquor Consumption Tax (LCT), and Beverage Container Program, noted a government release. In addition, due dates for electronic filers are being extended. “These changes will make tax filings easier
for Saskatchewan businesses and reduce their administrative costs,” Red Tape Reduction Committee Chair Gene Makowsky said on behalf of Finance Minister Donna Harpauer in the release. “The changes also provide more incentive for businesses to switch to electronic filing.” Effective April 1, 2020: • the threshold for annual filing of PST, LCT, and beverage container returns will increase to $4,800 (from $3,600); • the threshold for quarterly filing will increase to a range of $4,800 to $12,000 (from $3,600 to $7,200); and
• the threshold for monthly filing will increase to $12,000 (from $7,200). Once the changes take effect, more than 4,600 Saskatchewan businesses will be able to file their returns less frequently. Locally, the changes are seen as positive by Yorkton Chamber of Commerce executive director Juanita Polegi. “The Yorkton Chamber views these changes as a positive for small and medium businesses,” she told Yorkton This Week. “Reducing red tape is a real benefit to these businesses as it saves both time and
money. The Yorkton Chamber supports the efforts of the Sask Chamber as it continues to point out to the provincial government where improvements may be made”. In the release The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) was also in favour of the moves. “Red tape at all levels of government continues to be a top concern of business owners in Saskatchewan and across Canada,” CFIB Vice-President (Western Canada and Agribusiness) Marilyn BraunPollon said in the release. “The Saskatchewan
Government has taken major strides to reduce red tape in recent years, and we applaud these latest measures to make things easier for business owners in the province.” Beginning with the April 2020 tax return, due dates for PST, Liquor Tax and the beverage container program will be extended from the 20th to the last of the month for businesses that file and pay electronically. Businesses that file on paper will continue to have a due date of the 20th of the month following the end of the reporting period. Businesses are encouraged to sign up for Saskatchewan eTax Services (SETS) at www.
sets.saskatchewan.ca. “The due date extension gives businesses more time to collect and complete their returns, and aligns due dates with the federal GST,” Makowsky said. “For monthly filers, this allows businesses to complete their book work once at the end of the month, rather than twice a month.” Based on calculations using the government’s Direct Cost Estimator, these changes will save Saskatchewan businesses more than 11 per cent of their administrative costs related to the filing of PST, LCT, and beverage container returns. — YTW Staff
Bodnaryk medals but short of his goal By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Matthew Bodnaryk has been focused of late in preparing to compete at the Canadian Taekwondo Championships which were held in Laval, Que. this weekend. Bodnaryk competed in the under-40 category of forms, where competitors are judged on how well they perform a set of prescribed taekwondo moves. Before heading east Bodnaryk told Yorkton This Week that staying focused on the competition was not easy. He is an instructor at both the Yorkton and Canora locations of Kee’s Taekwondo, and when the instruction time is done, he has two small children at home, and a third is on the way. “Time management is most important,” he said
prior to the event, adding it’s also key to self-motivate. “It’s training when you don’t feel you want to train.” While Bodnaryk won’t be throwing punches and kicks at an opponent, he will be judged against another competitor doing the same moves, the best score from the judges moving on. “You want to make the judges happy, to make them score high for you,” he said. Things looked to be going Bodnaryk’s way in Laval. “I was doing really well. After the first set of forms I was placed in first,” he said Monday. Then the mistake happened. In the second set of forms Bodnaryk noted “I made a mistake that I’ve never ever done and it cost me. It was a mental
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error and it was first to third.” The mistake was a biggie, and noticeable, to the point Bodnaryk said his competitors likely felt relief that he had made the error. He added it was fortunate he had such a strong first round or he might have fallen further than to the bronze position. Going into the event wanting the gold, Bodnaryk said he is certainly disappointed and will be using that momentum as motivation over the next year. “I’m going to train even harder to make sure it (the mistake) doesn’t happen again,” he said. Bodnaryk did also capture silver in team forms. In terms of taekwondo Saskatchewan is a very small place. In fact, at nationals only three competitors headed to Laval Bodnaryk, his mother Susanne Mitchell in the under-60 women’s division who finished top five, and Taya Yanke as a
Matthew Bodnaryk was in Quebec on the weekend competing in a national taekwondo event. Junior competitor finishing top-10. “Her (Yanke’s) division was very strong
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4 November 2019 To The Community of Yorkton It has been a pleasure and an enriching experience to have a practice in Yorkton SK since 2005. It has not been an easy decision to make but with mixed emotions, I am now reducing my family medicine practice engagements and continuing in urgent care. Thank you for the opportunities to have been your health care advocate, grow in medical knowledge and share your experiences in the community and through your medical journeys. I am writing to advise you that I am closing my general family medicine practice in Yorkton and will no longer be available to provide your long term medical care effective 1 February 2020. I will be available per schedule until that time for your health care needs.
• Work one day per week • Pays $300 - $400 per month • IDEAL FOR RETIREES
Please select another physician within this time frame to continue your family medicine clinic practice care. You can access the former Sunrise Health region website for assistance in selecting another physician. Once my office receives request for a copy of your records by another physician, it will be transferred within 30 days.
If you would like more information on this or any other route, please e-mail us at: circulation@yorktonthisweek.com or telephone circulation at:
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Answer to plastics could lie with farmers There is little doubt that waste plastics are a major environmental contaminant these days. That is not to suggest all plastics need to be abandoned and forgotten. It would be folly to think after decades of reliance on plastics for such a wide variety of things that we could move away from them completely, at least anytime soon. But, the issue remains a serious one because plastics simply do not break down once they are tossed into landfills, or our oceans. Plastics have a half-life that seems only slightly shorter than many radioactive elements, and perhaps in terms
of long term impact are only slightly less dangerous. National Geographic suggests plastic kills millions of marine and land animals every year. And it has also been reported we are all consuming microplastics, which frankly can’t be seen as a good thing. While we may not be able to stop the use of all plastics, we can at least begin to more seriously consider alternatives. As it stands one report suggested the current rate of plastic production is about one billion tons in three years according to a 2016 article in ScienceDaily quoting a University of
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Calvin Daniels Leicester study. In that regard agriculture can most certainly play a role. For example hemp is one of the earliest plants that our ancestors cultivated and used, with archeological finds showing evidence of the use of hemp fiber some 10,000 years ago. Cultivation of the plant
goes back nearly as long. Since it is related to marijuana cultivation was all but abandoned in most countries, but a more liberal view of marijuana should pave the way to grow hemp again. The biodegradable nature of hemp makes it an appealing alternative to a range of products
now made out of plastics which at best become an environmental nuisance and at worst a serious danger. Similarly, wool could well return to use in far more products than it is today. Started in 2010, the “Campaign for Wool is a global endeavor initiated by its patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, in order to raise awareness amongst consumers about the unique, natural and sustainable benefits offered by wool.” Wool is intriguing since it is renewable, sheep growing a coat of it each year And it too is bio-
degradable. “At the end of its useful life, wool can be returned to the soil, where it decomposes, releasing valuable nutrients into the ground. When a natural wool fibre is disposed of in soil, it takes a very short time to break down, whereas most synthetics are extremely slow to degrade,” www. campaignforwool.org All that is needed is for consumers to demand more products from hemp and wool and farmers will move to supply both, with the environment being the ultimate winner. Calvin Daniels is Assistant Editor with Yorkton This Week.
USask crop research projects funded Thirty University of Saskatchewan (USask) crop research projects have been awarded a total of more than $8 million through Saskatchewan’s A g r i c u l t u r a l Development Fund (ADF), a program jointly supported by the federal and provincial governments and supplemented by industry partners. “This major funding commitment from our partners will address critically important crop challenges to help create a prosperous and sustainable future for Saskatchewan producers and communities, while helping to strengthen Canada’s agricultural sector and feed a hungry world,” said USask VicePresident, Research, Karen Chad. The ADF program is supported through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year $388 million investment by the federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture. Major projects announced Jan. 14 involving USask researchers include: • Improving disease resistance in crops: $1.34 million awarded to USask pulse crop researcher Sabine Banniza for four projects aimed at improving resistance to root rot in peas, chickpeas, and lentils, and to blossom blight in coriander and caraway. • Extending the growing season by developing
early-sowing, fast-germinating seeds: More than $600,000 awarded to Canada Excellence Research Chair in Global Food Security Leon Kochian, a USask plant scientist and associate director of the Global Institute for Food Security, to develop canola and soybean varieties that grow quickly into robust plants with strong roots despite a short, cold growing season. The aim is to reduce crop risks when seeds are sown in the cold soils of May. • Improving wheat breeding and production: $1 million contributed by the Saskatchewan government towards an $11.2 million project led by USask wheat breeder Curtis Pozniak and Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) molecular geneticist Sylvie Cloutier. The project, announced last July by Genome Canada and partners and administered by Genome Prairie, aims to develop diseaseresistant, higher-yield commercial wheat using cutting-edge genomics that borrow genetic variation from wild varieties. Examples of other innovative crop-related projects with potential economic impact include: • Identifying potato varieties that reduce environmental impact and cost: USask plant scientist Kate Congreves will test modern potato cultivars for improved nitrogen and phosphorous efficiency. Potatoes are
USask pulse researcher Sabine Banniza examines a healthy pea plant at a University of Saskatchewan research site in Saskatoon. (University of Saskatchewan) the single most important vegetable crop in Canada and comprise a third of all vegetable income for farmers nationally. By identifying the best potato varieties to grow in Saskatchewan, farmers can boost yields, increasing revenue, and reduce fertilizer use, decreasing costs and improving soil quality. • Turning haskap and Saskatoon berries into anti-oxidant-rich nutritional supplements: USask food scientist Nicholas Low will identify phenolics — compounds known to have anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties — in the pulp of Saskatchewan-grown and bred haskap ber-
ries. The phenolics have many potential commercial applications, ranging from health supplements, to food additives and colorants, to fighting cancer. • Using pulse proteins to replace animal products in the beverage industry: USask food research Supratim Ghosh will study new ways to extract proteins from pulses for use as beverage industry additives. Using plant proteins can improve digestibility and shelf-life for beverages. Ghosh’s proposed method could reduce both environmental impact and cost. • Adding value to Saskatchewan’s lentils, peas and oats: USask
protein researcher Mike Nickerson will develop new meat alternatives by fermenting a combination of lentils, peas and oats. Tempeh, a proteinrich and cake-like food traditionally made from fermented soybeans, lacks some essential amino acids. Blending pulses with oats shows
promise in creating a “complete” protein that is not only high in protein and fiber, gluten- and soy-free, but also tasty and commercially competitive. Industry funding for projects involving USask is provided by a wide range of organizations and agencies including Western Grains Research Foundation, S a s k a t c h e w a n Wheat Development C o m m i s s i o n , Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development C o m m i s s i o n , S a s k a t c h e w a n Cattlemen’s Association, S a s k a t c h e w a n Canola Development C o m m i s s i o n , S a s k a t c h e w a n Flax Development Commission, Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, Genome Canada, Alberta Wheat Development Commission, and the Manitoba Wheat D e v e l o p m e n t Commission. Read a backgrounder from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture with details on all the projects funded.
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Open House showcases many options at Parkland College Parkland College in Yorkton will welcome the public to its annual Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 12. It’s an opportunity for learners to find out about the dozens of programs they can start or complete close to home. The event takes place at Parkland College’s Main Campus (200 Prystai Way) on Feb. 12 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event includes information sessions, campus tours, expo booths, admissions applications, prizes and more.
Whether you’re interested in a university degree, skills training certificates and diplomas, or the trades, the College has something for you. The open house is a chance for you to talk to current students, meet instructors, and check out classrooms and training areas. A major advantage of going to Parkland College is the small average class size. You can have more one-on-one time with your instructors and closer relationships with your peers – ad-
vantages which can help you make a smoother transition to post-secondary studies and get a leg up in the job market or at competitive colleges, such as Pharmacy and Nutrition, Medicine, and Engineering. Saving money is also a big draw for many students and their families. Learning locally is appealing to students who don’t want the added expense of moving to a larger centre and finding accommodations, transportation, and parking. Continued on Page A14
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Automotive Service Technician
37 weeks
Yorkton
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$6,200
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Bachelor of Indigenous Education
4 years
Yorkton
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
4 years
Yorkton
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Bachelor of Social Work
4 years
Yorkton
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Business Certificate
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Heavy Equipment, Truck & Transport Technician
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Yorkton
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Office Administration
32 weeks
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Academic path leads LaFleur from USask to around world Written by James Shewaga
Jamie LaFleur’s road to convocation has featured a few stops and starts and twists and turns, but most importantly, a long list of lifechanging experiences. The 31-year-old University of Saskatchewan (USask) honours student in anthropology from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band graduated with a bachelor’s degree at Fall Convocation 2019, and is now working on her next degree—a master’s in community health and epidemiology. A cornucopia of courses and countries— studying geology, kinesiology and anthropology, along with trips to New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Thailand and Ukraine—have helped LaFleur find her true calling. “I was always interested in health and well-
being, which is one of the reasons that I wanted to go into kinesiology,” said LaFleur. “But I just realized that it was way more fulfilling for me to focus on Indigenous social determinants of health, especially within Saskatchewan.” LaFleur started studying geology at USask in 2006/07, but left school to work full time, later moving to New Zealand where she became a certified personal trainer. She returned to university to take kinesiology, but became fascinated with her elective courses in anthropology, which quickly became her new passion. LaFleur’s studies took her to Africa, Asia and Europe as she experienced new cultures and traditional healing around the world and now speaks six languages: Cree, English, Norwegian, Russian,
Thai and Ukrainian. “I was always interested in health and medical practices globally and being able to experience that just opened my eyes to different modalities that people use to address their health issues,” said LaFleur, who earned a USask Indigenous Student Achievement Award for Research in Health Sciences in 2018, after being nominated by one of her first professors on campus, Dr. Ulrich Teucher (PhD) in psychology. “Biomedicine can’t do absolutely everything for everyone and just finding a lot of parallels between Indigenous medicine here and other Indigenous Peoples world-wide, has been really interesting.” It was USask’s study abroad program that presented the proverbial passport to the world for
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LaFleur. “It’s such a valuable experience, especially when you have all the resources that we have here at this university,” said LaFleur, whose experiences abroad included getting married in Norway on a bikepacking tour with her husband Morgan in 2016. “It’s something everyone should experience,” she added. “You
go to any country in the world and you come back to Canada and you realize that there are these same communities that live within Saskatchewan. You learn more about the cultural mosaic, as some people say, and it gives you a better understanding of where you’re living in Canada.” In addition to the scholarships that helped
fund her study abroad opportunities, LaFleur is grateful for the supports that are now available for Indigenous students on campus, as well as guidance she received from her professors. “I don’t think that I would be as strong of an academic or as strong of a person, if it wasn’t for my professors in anthropology,” said LaFleur.
Start your degree at Medicine Hat College Written by the Medicine Hat College
Dr. Nicoelle Wanner has been going to Medicine Hat College (MHC) for as long as she can remember. She recalls following big footprints through the hallways when she attended early learning programs as a child, singing with the MHC Girls’ Choir as a teen, and studying in the cafeteria for high school finals. More recently, she goes to the college to work as one of the physicians in the campus medical clinic. “Medicine Hat College
has always been here for me,” says Wanner. When the time came to start her post-secondary education, the decision was a no brainer. “I could have moved away to another city or another university, but that was never really high on my priority list. I knew that I could get a very good education here with the added logical benefits of cost saving and smaller class sizes,” she explains. “The college gave me the education and training I needed, in the environment that I needed during
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that time in my life. I never had to sacrifice anything by staying here.” After completing two years of university transfer science courses, she went on to finish a Bachelor of Science at the University of Calgary. It was there she had her first real ‘a-ha’ moment about what made a MHC education so special. “I was sitting in my first big lecture hall with four hundred students and thinking ‘Oh my God, what is happening?’ because that was not what I was used to. At MHC, you
just had so much more one-on-one time with your instructors which improved the education for sure, but quite frankly it improved the fun.” In addition to the solid education she received at MHC, she also had the opportunity to connect with people and develop relationships – skills that have served her well in her career. Wanner finished her medical degree at the University of Alberta and returned to Medicine Hat for her residency. With strong roots in the community,
she established her medical practice, started her family and began building the life she wanted to have. After 13 years, the busy mom of three closed her practice and moved to the MHC campus clinic, allowing her more time for family activities and non-clinical initiatives. “The thing I love most about my job is the opportunities it’s given me. My training has allowed me to create the job that I want and give me that independence to really tailor my work,” says Wanner, who is also involved with im-
proving pediatric mental health services in Medicine Hat. Being back at MHC, Wanner says she has come full circle. “In a way, I see myself in so many of the students that come to see me. I know they just want to get to where they’re going, but I want to tell them to sit back and take their time. Enjoy the ride - you’re going to get there eventually if that’s where you’re meant to be.” Learn more about the programs that MHC offers at www.mhc.ab.ca/ProgramsandCourses. 20014UU0 20014UU1
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Where the wild pigs roam Written by the University of Saskatchewan
In 2013, Ruth Aschim—along with 99.9 per cent of the population—was unaware wild pigs were roaming rural Canada. Today, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) doctoral candidate is an expert on the animals, where they thrive and the destruction they can cause. But landing a wildlife research position at a university is no easy task, she explained. “Wildlife research is expensive; you’re using GPS collars and aerial surveys and things like that. A lot of people are interested in it, so it was hard to find a program that would take me.” Among the academics she approached was USask Associate Professor Ryan Brook, whom she’d heard about as an under-
grad. The wild pig problem emerged from livestock producers’ desire to diversify their herds for export markets. The boars proved more difficult to manage than expected. They rooted under and jumped over fences, while producers also simply opened the gates and let them go. Many thought they would not survive in the wild. They were wrong. And although there are large numbers of them, they’re not easy to find. “Because we’re looking at a nocturnal species, an elusive species… we couldn’t use aerial surveys, the conventional wildlife monitoring technique, because we didn’t even know where they were. How were we going to go looking for them? “I did all my data col-
lection through social science techniques. I spoke with stakeholders and wildlife professionals. I would travel around Saskatchewan going to wildlife-related meetings or events or fundraisers, giving presentations and just talking to people. “Then I spent three months living out of my vehicle (in summer 2015) and I camped across Western Canada, talking to conservation officers and biologists.” Results showed that wild pigs are the most widespread in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta; smaller populations exist in B.C., Ontario and Quebec. But despite all the research, it’s still impossible to say how many wild pigs are out there. But why does establishing the numbers and habitats of wild pigs matter?
“Disease is a huge concern with wild pigs,” Aschim said. “They can be transmitted to domestic livestock, wildlife, and humans. “Then we have environmental issues, which are huge with wild pigs. One of the main problems is the rooting behaviour; they upturn the soil because they like to eat the roots and tubers of vegetation. It’s essentially like a rototiller went
through an area.” Bare soil is open to weeds, erosion and nutrient cycle disturbance, as well as a loss of biodiversity, she said. Another concern is water quality. Wild pigs wallow in wetlands, causing bank slumping, erosion, water sedimentation and—because of defecation and urination—algae growth and disease transmission. Furthermore, one
would not want to surprise a boar. They’re not aggressive unless threatened, but their four sharp tusks—the top tusks sharpen the bottom ones—can slash someone quite seriously. Considering the many problems created by wild pigs, Aschim is often asked how she feels about her research subjects. “I don’t like them,” she tells her questioners, “but I respect them.”
Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches Bachelor of Applied Management program Written by Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Starting in 2020, graduates with a non-business diploma or journeyperson certification can enroll in the Bachelor of Applied Management program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and earn a bachelor’s degree in just two years. The program is unique in Saskatchewan and was developed to assist non-business graduates gain necessary skills to move up in the workforce. This is the third stand-alone degree developed by Sask Polytech in direct response to labour market demand. “Sask Polytech graduates are driving the economic engine of this province,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO. “Diploma graduates and journeypersons applying for this baccalaureate program will bring their knowledge and prior work experience to their studies, will have the opportunity to put into practice what they’ve learned, and will bring their new leadership and management skills to their future workplaces.” Building on their technical expertise and work experience, students in the Bachelor of Applied Management program will develop administration and leadership skills for management positions. The program provides theoretical knowledge and technical training through applied learning opportunities. Students will receive hands-on, flexible learning that makes it easier to obtain a degree while working. “Bachelor of Applied Management graduates will receive applied learning and skill development in the areas of strategic management, leadership and business,” says Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice-president, Academic.
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“The Bachelor of Applied Management program provides a unique, new pathway for journeypersons and other professionals to earn a degree.” This program will be of great interest to students who are mid-career professionals in various trades, engineering, and computer technologies roles, as well as those who are in the health and biological sciences, human services and other sectors.
Students can look forward to building knowledge and skills in a wide range of leadership and management areas including accounting, human resources, communications, change management, marketing, finance, risk management and business analytics. Experiential learning will include simulations, case studies and collaborative projects with industry. The Bachelor of Ap-
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plied Management will begin in September 2020, with required bridging courses for journeypersons launching in January 2020. Admission requirements include completion of a two-year, non-business diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or completion of a journeyperson certificate issued by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or interprovincial equivalent. Students can apply for the program online at saskpolytech.ca/bamgtdegree.
Through flexible, hands-on learning, students taking the Bachelor of Applied Management at Saskatchewan Polytechnic are able to work and earn their degree simulta-
neously. With the unique combination of education and experience, graduates will be well positioned for career advancement in management and leadership roles.
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MHC Takes You From Classroom to Career From roads and buildings to machines and robotics, the Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) program at Medicine Hat College (MHC) gives students skills in drafting, engineering and design to create the products and places that move our world forward. BEET focuses on the core disciplines of the built environment; mechanical, civil, and building. Students in the program learn to research, plan, design, construct and test with considerations for the relationship between the built environment and the natural environment. Meet Cody Evjen, a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (now known as BEET) grad for some insight on where the BEET pro-
gram can take you: Q: Can you explain what a “day in the life” looks like for you in your occupation? As the technical documentation supervisor at QinetiQ Target Systems a typical day consists of me working with the technical document staff (technical illustrators, engineering designers and our technical writer) to review drawings and assist with designs. I also do designs of my own, and create technical drawings/publications. I set aside processes and ensure that those are followed and work closely with the director of engineering in terms of budgeting, estimations, level of efforts and identifying our expertise and skill areas. Q: How did your education at MHC help you in your career?
The education I received at MHC helped me build the foundation I needed to be able to branch out into a variety of career paths. From there, once I decided the direction I wanted to pursue, I could build on that foundation. Q: What path has your career taken since you attended college? As part of the diploma course I had a two week practicum at QinetiQ and about half way through they offered me a summer position. I worked the summer as a student and from there I was given a full time contract working as a technical illustrator. After four years, I was promoted to engineering, design and drafting technologist. I became a certified engineering technologist through the Association of Science and Engineering Tech-
nology, and from here I was promoted to lead. A couple years later, I got my current role. I have continued to further my education and received the project management professional certification through the Project Management Institute. Q: What are your future aspirations? My future aspiration is to get my professional engineering license through the Association
of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). With this I would be a mechanical engineer, with a more defined scope under that specialty. Q: What do you feel makes the BEET program at MHC special? You are able to establish a good foundation and understanding in all of the disciplines (i.e. civil and mechani-
cal engineering as well as building design technology) which enables you to pursue a variety of career paths. If you are creative and curious, with a clear understanding of computers, mathematics, and physics, the BEET program at MHC may be the right fit for you. Learn more about the program at www.mhc. a b. c a / P r o g r a m s a n d Courses.
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ART • ENTERTAINMENT • COMMUNITY
The businesses ReCreate (left) and Sprouts! In a Jar were created by the Entrepreneurship 30 class at Yorkton Regional High School.
The final presentation: Entrepreneurship 30 students fill in progress with businesses By Devin Wilger Staff Writer
ReCreate will be donating to Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer a total of $133.07, and Sprouts! In a Jar will donate $94.40 to the Health Foundation.
At their final presentation, the two groups fielded questions from Chamber members about their business, their marketing, and the decisions made in their business. Karlee Sidoryk with Sprouts! In a Jar and Jaden Collins with ReCreate were the presidents of their respective companies. They felt that the experience was a positive learning experience, and one which will be valuable into the future. “It was definitely a good foothold for going into a business career in the future,” said Collins. They found the business community’s questions to be good to ask and a good way to know what to focus on in the future, said Collins. “There was also a lot of good advice. After we answer the question we got some advice from business community
The jars on offer from Sprouts! In a Jar, to grow your own sprouts.
ReCreate’s most popular item, grain elevator-inspired birdhouses.
The students of the Entrepreneurship 30 class at Yorkton Regional High School had to present their final projects to a tough room, people in Yorkton who are all too aware of the challenges they face and have to overcome as business owners: The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. The groups each presented their final report at the Chamber Breakfast on Jan. 21. This year’s businesses, Sprouts! In a Jar and ReCreate, both turned a profit, with Sprouts! having a net income of $949.09 and ReCreate’s net income being $1,197.
Students in the Entrepreneurship 30 class present to the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. members to help moving forward, and maybe what
we should have done, or what we did really well. It was just good feedback,” added Sidoryk. Both teams also spoke about the changes they made through the project, whether it was accepting commissions in the case of ReCreate or trying new seeds for Sprouts! “If you notice a problem right off the bat it’s definitely a good idea to try and get it fixed and the fact that both of our groups were able to is definitely good for both of us because it definitely helped us in the long run.”
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Juanita Polegi has been a part of the process since the start of the project, hearing pitches from students. For her, one of the things that strikes her is the amount of growth in the students over the term, from their initial pitches to their final presentations. “Their confidence levels have all built. I think that the public speaking aspect is just a tremendous benefit to the students. They’ve tweaked their products so much too, because lots of people who come into meet
with them suggest ideas to them for marketing o improvements to the product and they do that and find success. I don’t think there has ever been a group that lost money, they’ve all increased their share values tremendously. “ For her part, Polegi hopes that the class is the class is the start of something big. “We’re hopeful that their experience will someday lead them into starting businesses and hopefully in the Yorkton area and ultimately become Chamber members.”
Chamber of Commerce unveils logo By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has a new logo. The voice of business in Yorkton last updated their logo in 1998, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce in the city. The new logo was unveiled at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Jan. 21, with a blue and gold design with a wheat sheaf and canola flower details. Juanita Polegi, executive director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, said that the decision to refresh came because they felt it was time to try something a bit more modern, more crisp, and something that fit better for the region. Part of the design process involved looking at what other Chambers were doing, and Polegi said that one of the fruits of the research was going with a gold, which she felt fit with what they were trying to accomplish with the new logo. “That made a natural fit, because of the canola and the wheat that we’re so well known for in this area.”
Unveiling the new logo for the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.
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No place at God’s table? Consider this
“That’s NO serving dish,” the Preacher said. With emphasis. Christmas dinner, 2019. We’d planned to have it at our daughter’s home, a five minute drive from us, but the grandbeans had become quite ill, though well prayed for and taken care of. I tried not to worry much. We’d invited friends, but they’d decided instead on a quiet Christmas. Just the two of them, making just the two of us; alone for our first Christmas Day in over four decades. We’ll feast anyway, we decided. Celebrate Christ’s birthday with some our favourite foods. Chicken. Salad.
Stuffing. Cranberries. More salad. Vegetables. And did I say salad? Not expecting solitude, we had plenty. Just one problem. We were (still are, at this writing) playing musical houses. Making a gradual transition from Tinytown (population about 200), to Smallcity (population, five thousand). We’d moved some things over to the new place, a car load at a time, but not nearly all. And not our serving dishes. I’d used the four soup bowls we had already, but I refused to serve the stuffing in the large plastic measuring cup we’d mixed it in. We had candles on the table, for goodness sake.
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Sunny Side Up And matching plates. “I know,” I said. “I’ll go shopping in the chattels.” Our new garage held a multitude of items that came with the house. Chattels, the realtors called them. Earlier in the week, I’d spotted a large white ceramic bowl
in one of the storage boxes. It seemed vaguely familiar; I wasn’t sure why. Nicely shaped, with a wide fluted mouth and one elegant handle. It could serve the purpose, and the stuffing, nicely. It only took a moment to find it again. But as I carried it to the sink for washing, the Preacher
eyed it with suspicion. “Kathleen. THAT is a chamber pot. A pee pot. You’re not using that to serve my stuffing in.”
have soiled me, they’d never want me at their table, let alone serving them good words and acts of kindness.
“A what?” Startled, I stuck my nose inside its wide mouth. “Smells fine!” He rolled his eyes. “We’ll use it as a centrepiece then,” I said. I placed a blooming cactus inside the pot, set it between the candles. “But if we ever get company I don’t like, I’ll serve mashed potatoes in it.” He grimaced.
But scripture reminds me: Through his Son’s death on the cross, God offers a way to newness. Forgiveness. Redemption, no matter one’s past. When I accepted that offer, I became a new creature, with a different purpose and a higher destination. Deemed precious. Whiter than our chamber pot. A reflection of Jesus Christ. Fit for our King’s table.
Do you ever feel like an unlikely vessel? I do, often. As though, in spite of my decent exterior, if people knew what I’ve been used for, what sins
God’s offer is open to all. Hope to see you at the table.
Yorkton Food Bank moving to new location The Salvation Army is announcing that Yorkton Food Bank will be moving to a new location effective February 1, 2020. The new Food Bank and Family Services will be located at 78 South Front Street, Yorkton in the back section of Parkland Community Church. An official grand opening celebration will be held at 78 South Front Street on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9 am. Mayor Bob Maloney, along with other dignitaries and community leaders will be present to formally launch operations at the new location. Lieutenant Samuel Tim says, “We are excited about this new partnership with Parkland Community Church. Our
mission is to give hope to individuals and families in Yorkton and the surrounding areas and these new facilities will allow us to broaden our programming and provide us with more opportunities to assist those who are struggling financially.” The Salvation Army has been in Yorkton since 1913. Lt. Tim says: “This new partnership will help us to continue to meet the needs of our clients and look towards the future with enthusiasm.”
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and
has grown to become one of the largest direct providers of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in 131 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community. — Submitted
Lieutenant Samuel Tim stands before the shelves of the current Salvation Army Food Bank that is undertaking a move.
Are You All In? “With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” — Psalm 119:10 Church of God in Christ
MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133 Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME
Zion Lutheran Church (Church of the Lutheran Hour) (GX Radio 9:00 a.m. Sunday) 234 INDEPENDENT ST., YORKTON 306-783-5589 Pastor Andrew Cottrill
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Matins (Prayer), and Devotion
First Baptist Church SMITH STREET & THIRD AVENUE Pastor Steve Rosluk; Office 306-783-3119
Worship Service & Children’s Time at 10:30 a.m. A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU
PRAIRIE HARVEST CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
72 Melrose Avenue • PHONE 306-786-6840 Senior Pastors Des & Cheryl Klingspon Employment Program 306-786-1840
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • Contemporary Worship • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry phclc.org “Changing our world with the love of God.”
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Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.
Pastor E. Richardson
306-783-5663
Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Listen to CJGX Radio every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2ND AVE. N & DARLINGTON Deacon: The Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw 306-782-0018 Church 306-786-7131
Sunday, January 26th Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies
109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale
Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427
“A Place of New Beginnings”
St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church Meeting at SS.Anargyroi Greek Orthodox church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca
Sunday, Jan. 26th Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341
Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church
89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043 Wed., Jan. 22nd - Fri., Jan. 24th - House Blessing Yorkton Sat., Jan. 25th - House Blessing Sheho Sun., Jan. 26th - Sunday After Theophany Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. House Blessing - Calder/Wroxton Mon., Jan. 27th - Fri., Jan. 31st - House Blessing Yorkton
St. Andrew’s United Church St. Andrew’s United Church SECOND AVENUE AND SMITH STREET OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church Second Avenue and Smith Street Office: 783-4157
Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, January 22nd - Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.; Community Food Shelf - 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 24th - Community Food Shelf 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25th - Communion at the Bentley 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26th - Worship 10:30 a.m.; NA (Bank of Recovery) 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 27th - Quilting 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28th - Church Coffee Time 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29th - Community Food Shelf 10:00 a.m.; Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome
++Dominion Chapel Ministry Taking dominion: fulfilling destiny
Join us every Sunday from 10:45 a.m. for a moment of excellent worship and undiluted word of God. Thursday Bible Study/Fellowship 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 366 Independent St., Yorkton www.dominionchapelcanada.com For more information 306-620-2462 306-641-2377 The home of the blessed generation
Westview United Church
355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’
Sunday, January 26th Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 2nd Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 14th Pork Loin Supper Everyone Welcome
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778
Saturday Divine Liturgy (English) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy (English 11:00 a.m./ Ukrainian 9:00 a.m.) SICK CALLS ANYTIME—BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE BY APPOINTMENT
Some homework on the use of ginger
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Community Spotlight The Yorkton and District Scottish Society proudly presents the 42nd annual Robbie Burns Supper on Jan. 25. New location this year - join us at the Saltcoats Community Hall, 203 Glasgow Ave., for an evening of pipes and drums, dancing, poetry, scotch and a delicious buffet featuring haggis. Families welcome! Reception at 5:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:00 p.m. with program and dance to follow. Business or Scottish attire. Don’t miss out on a opportunity to don your favorite kilt or tartan. Advance tickets only. Limited bus service from Yorkton will be available. To purchase tickets or for more info, please contact Helen 306-744-8101 (Saltcoats) or Wendy 306-744-8118 (Saltcoats), Margaret 306-782-5000 (Yorkton) or Eva 306783-6741 (Yorkton.)
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Carol Concert sponsored by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration. Dibrova Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Saskatoon, SK, under the artistic direction of Stanyslaw Hawryliw. Presents a delightful program of Ukrainian Christmas Carols (Koliady) Sun., Jan. 26 at 2:00 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration, Lower Level, 89 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. Everyone is welcome.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Live music every Friday. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Music by: Jan. 17, Zashleys; Jan. 24, Russell Pelly Band; Jan. 31, Len Gadica. Admission $10. Contact Peter 306-782-1846. To rent hall 306-783-6109 or 306-782-5915.
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New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton. Valantine Dance: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Time: 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Live music by The Zashleys. Admission: $10.00. For more information contact Peter H: 306-782-1846. To rent hall: 306-783-6109 or 306-782-4915.
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Yoga Classes for Seniors - New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Come out and get fit every Tuesday and Friday. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration not required. 11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. (45 min. session). $5.00 a person. Please bring your own mat. Contact for more info 306-783-8891, 306782-5915.
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Library Social Worker available on Wed., 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Thurs., 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Support, Connecting with community programs, Information about community services, Assistance with forms and referrals. Please check in with reference desk or leave your means of contact.
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Calling All Musicians! Yorkton Community Band fall season on Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High Band
Room. Woodwind, brass and percussion performers needed. Previous experience required. Everyone welcome! For more information call Larry 306-621-0523
invite you to perform in our facility! Please call Suzanne Beck at 306-786-0815, I’d be happy to have you join us. Yorkton & District Nursing Home, 200 Bradbrooke Dr.
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The Yorkton duplicate bridge club meets for an afternoon of FUN every Wed. afternoon at the Yorkton Public Library at 1:00 p.m. Our season runs from Sept. 4 to the end of June 2020. We welcome new players and encourage all of those who play bridge to come and join us. Contact information Sharon at 306-782-1689 or Allona at 306-6206605.
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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.
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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-5022 or 306-6209889 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wed. nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wed. night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Thursday night at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Call 306-783-3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.
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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.
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We need you to share your talent! Play guitar, piano, dance or sing? We would like to
Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline® drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.
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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h el lo , c h e ck e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gather in gs to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 or e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.
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“Whoever said don’t run from your problems never had to face a bully.” Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-668-6868 kidshelp. sympatico.ca
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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.
It seems that colds, coughs and the flu have run rampant these last few weeks, hopefully you have not been afflicted! Home remedies often praise ginger as a good cure-all. Have you ever wondered why? I have, so it was time to do some homework! First of all, let’s take a quick look at ginger from a gardener’s point of view. Ginger is an herbaceous perennial which originally called Southeast Asia home. Over the centuries ginger managed to be taken to far-flung corners of the world by intrepid explorers and traders, and was an important part of the spice trade in Europe. Ginger is part of the zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. The plant itself grows about three feet tall, and has slender leaves. It has lovely yellow blooms, and for the lucky folks who live in tropical areas, they can use the plant in their landscaping. Ginger is grown from a rhizome. For farmers who grow ginger commercially, they may have two harvests: one at around four or five months from planting, when the ginger is to be used for candy or as a root, and one at about eight to ten months, when the ginger is to be used for the dry ginger that we have among our spice jars. Ginger has been a popular spice for thousands of years; in the thirteenth century, a pound of ginger was equal in value to one sheep! And look how we still enjoy it today: as the spice for our
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Gardener’s Notebook baking, the fresh root for exotic recipes, candied for special baking, and in sodas, teas, or pickled. What is it in ginger that makes it a favorite in healing folklore? Ginger has chemicals that reduce inflammation and are said to help alleviate nausea. We have all heard it said that ginger helps those suffering with colds or upset tummies. The main reason for this is gingerol, a compound in ginger that is said to be an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. I found it interesting to read about this herb, because from the many claims to fame that ginger has for healing various ailments, it sounds like studies do not really know why it works, since no one property of ginger really stands out among the rest. But yet, this fragrant and tasty spice has been part of alternative medicine for thousands of years. And even now, we all have enjoyed ginger ale for an upset tummy, or found ginger tea to be very soothing when we have a cold or congestion. Guess what? If we wanted to try to grow a ginger plant indoors, we can! We would simply buy a ginger root at the store
in the produce aisle. We should soak it first for a couple hours, then plant it just below the surface in a wide, flatter container using regular potting soil. We should keep the soil moist and warm, and in a few weeks we will hopefully be rewarded with the first shoots of this exotic plant! Chinese New Year is Saturday, January 25, and it is the year of the Rat, according to the Chinese zodiac. That is an honorable sign, associated with wit, spirit, alertness, and vitality! The public holiday continues till January 30. Let’s keep oranges in the house as symbols of happiness and good luck, and a bamboo plant sends wishes of abundance and wealth. In Cantonese, “Gong hei fat choy” is the most common greeting for happy Chinese New Year! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be having their first meeting of 2020 on Wednesday, March 19. Meetings are always the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca to see what’s “coming up”, and have a great week!
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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tues. evenings at 5 p.m. till dark. Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club. Everyone welcome. 306-516-7521.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.
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B’ball action The Sacred Heart Senior Girls finished second place at the recent Marquis Lyle Severson Classic. Not only did the seniors on the team set up some good offensive
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momentum and defensive pressure against their opponents but they also sparked the fire for the rookies on the team to really grow and shine on the court.
RED Continued from Page A2 either been resolved or forwarded to the appropriate Municipal or Federal government for consideration. For example, one submission identified the need to streamline the appeal process under the Residential Tenancies Act that affected more than 8,000 appeals per year. This red tape issue is now in the process of being resolved. Action items in the Growth Plan to reduce red tape and regulatory burdens are aimed at encouraging businesses to expand and invest in the province. In addition, the 2018-19 Regulatory Modernization Annual Report from government identified an achieved forecasted savings of $229.7 million over the next 10 years across government and Crown corporations. Overall, this will contribute to the province’s main goal
of increasing jobs by 100,000 and reaching 1.4 million people in population by 2030. Specific red-tape reduction action items outlined in the Growth Plan include: • Appointing a business advisory panel from communities across the province to identify priorities for the Government of Saskatchewan’s Red Tape Reduction Committee; • Address issues identified by individuals and businesses through the ‘Help Cut Red Tape’ web page; • Keeping the province’s finances strong and investing in priorities such as infrastructure and health care, which are areas of concern for small businesses; and • Utilizing the Government of Saskatchewan’s Direct Cost Estimator to make informed decisions.
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Meridian event warm-up to Sask Brier By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was just the kind of start Matt Dunstone was hoping for as he took to the Farrell Agencies Arena curling ice the first day at the Meridian Canadian Open in Yorkton. The Regina skip was taking on Niklas Edin of Sweden with the Dunstone crew jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first end, then adding one in the second, two in the fifth and five more in the seventh before the Edin team said uncle – the final score 10-4 after seven ends. “We needed that,” said Dunstone after the game, adding it was the sort of win he hopes the team can build on the rest of the week. “ ... It’s definitely step number one.” So what was the key to a 10-point win for
the team that includes Braeden Moskowy at third, Catlin Schneider at second and Dustin Kidby at lead? “We saw what the ice was going to give us, and we believed it,” said Dunstone. Trusting what you read in the ice is critical to success in curling, but Dunstone said it’s not always easy “to buy in what you’re seeing.” Wednesday in Yorkton that meant recognizing the ice was fast. “The fastest we’ve seen out there,” said Dunstone, adding “Saskatchewan’s minus50” likely “had something to do with that.” The ice was also running very straight, which can be a good thing if as a skip you accept that. Dunstone said while he likes to think he can read ice “or I probably wouldn’t be skipping” lacking trust in what you
Matt Dunstone are seeing has caused lots of teams to lose games. It helps that the Dunstone team is something of a default favourite in Yorkton, being one of only two Saskatchewan teams; the other being the Muyres foursome from Saskatoon. “We’ve definitely got the fan support,” offered Dunstone, adding it is always a positive to have
the crowd on your side. The Yorkton event is also being used as a tune-up by the Dunstone foursome with the Saskatchewan Tankard just around the corner, with the top 16 men’s teams in the province competing Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, in Melville. “This is kind of a tuneup for us,” said Dunstone. “It puts an extra layer
of importance on it (the Yorkton event).” While the Yorkton event can be an opportunity to work on throws in front of the Tankard, the two events are significantly different in terms of how one approaches them. “It’s a different animal,” Dunstone said of the upcoming Tankard. “It’s kind of all or nothing.” The Meridian Canadian Open, as part of Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is of course ultra-tough in terms of competition. Dunstone noted the tour attracts 15 or 16 of the best teams in the sport calling it the elite competition “on the planet”. But you can finish second in Yorkton and take home something. At the Tankard only the winner goes to the national stage to represent Saskatchewan.
Dunstone said his team wants to be that team in 2020. “It’s 100 per cent number one for us,” he said. Dunstone also realizes it has been a while since a Saskatchewan team has topped the field nationally; Kronau’s Amber Holland in 2011. The drought on the men’s side goes back to 1980 when the Rick Folk rink from Saskatoon won. “Curling’s still more than alive and well (in the province),” assured Dunstone, but added Saskatchewan’s curlers are keenly aware another championship is due. The Regina rink feels ready to take up the challenge, adding they have a rather simple philosophy right now. “We’re really focused on what makes us good,” he said, adding that means playing their game and going with what the ice tells them.
Paterson takes early win in Grand Slam By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The first match of the Meridian Canadian Open began at the Gallagher Centre on the night of Jan. 14. On the center sheet, the defending champion Brendan Bottcher, who won last year’s event in North Battleford, kicking off a three-game winning streak. Against him, Ross Paterson from Scotland. The match came down to the final end, with Paterson taking the win 7-5. Opening the tournament with a win, and a win against the defending champion, is how Paterson wants to start the event. “I think when you come to events like this it’s always important to get off to a positive start. You’re not guaranteed to win your first game, but I think if you play well it gives you a little bit of momentum to go into the
games that follow.” Playing in the city has been a great time, and Paterson enjoys Grand Slam events because they know it’s going to be excellent ice. “The ice is great, Mark [Shurek] is a pro. When you come out to Slams you expect to have good ice and it gives the best curlers opportunity to play great curling and make good shots. We’re excited to play the rest of the weekend and hopefully win a few more games.” The Meridian Canadian Open is a unique tournament, with a triple knockout format, something that Paterson finds exciting, and a departure from most tournaments. “This Slam is a bit unique compared to all of them because of the triple knockout format, usually you play in pools and the top 8 teams qualify. You’ve got a couple of lives to keep yourself in
Ross Paterson takes a shot in the first draw of the Meridian Canadian Open the competition. This is the first time I’ve played this particular event, so to stay on the A road is great and we’ll just win as many games as we can.” While the team got an early win, the rest of the
tournament did not go as well for the Scottish rink. Their second game saw them running up against Brad Gushue, who went on to get the A-side of the bracket. They then fell to John Epping, who went on to the finals, and final-
ly finished their tournament thanks to Glenn Howard. Beyond the Grand Slam of Curling, Paterson has his eye on the World Men’s Curling Championship, which will take place in Glasgow
this year, but said that with every other rink out of Scotland having their eye on the same prize, it’s not going to be an easy one. “To play in Glasgow would be a dream come true. That’s my home town, so that’s the goal this year, we want to be there for Scotland and we want to win a medal. But, the strength of the men’s game in Scotland right now is very strong so we know that the national championships will be huge.” It’s Paterson’s first time in Yorkton, having formed the rink last year, though teammate Michael Goodfellow has played here before. “We love coming to Canada full stop. This is the coldest place I’ve been to. In Scotland we get a lot of rain but we don’t get it cold. This is a little bit out of our comfort zone but we just put a lot of layers on and we’re fine.”
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Sacred Heart hosts B’ball tourney
Sacred Heart hosted the Sr. Girls Basketball Tournament this past weekend, and the Saints fared well on their home turf, finishing third overall. In a heated game, the Senior Girls’ Saints finished with a final score of 60-34.
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MONDAY GA TUESDAY YBC CORE REAL ESTATE STS WEDNESDAY GA HOSPITAL LEGION
Lawrence Kitz 298 Dylan Haug 261 Brad Woychesko 289 Cam Louttit 231 Dennis Hoedel 246 Lyle Sundin 268 Jerry Gromniski 265
Lawrence Kitz 820 Toby Reminek 591 Richard Eliuk 666 Cam Louttit 633 Dennis Hoedel 633 Adam Becker 751 Jerry Gromniski 645
Ruth Loucks 220 Cassidy Sobkow 150 Karen Renton 243 Bernier Draper 203 Ruth Loucks 231 Doris Haslebeck 231 Rosemary Mandzuk 202
Ruth Loucks 558 Cassidy Sobkow 398 Karen Renton 611 Bernier Draper 535 Vickie Puchalla 579 Doris Haslbeck 587 Rosemary Mandzuk 524
Lawrence Kitz +100 Dylan Haug +94 Brad Wochesko +105 Geoff Rushowich +74 Ruth Loucks +69 Lyle Sundin +107 Jerry Gromniski +79
THURSDAY LADIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS HANCOCK FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY YBC
Mike Brown 210 Regan Kitz 270 Cam Louttit 321 Adam Becker 301
Mike Brown 556 Cam Louttit 731 Chris Halkyard 806 Adam Becker 776
Pauline Spilchen 263 Tenille 162 Janice Zwirsky 216 Sharla Schrader 300 Chloe Decker 273
Lee Harris 619 Cianna Litwin 384 Janice Zwirsky 547 Sharla Schrader 706 Chloe Decker 733
Pauline Spilchen +113 Tenille +58 Zachary Nixey +86 Kim Nesbit +91 Chloe Decker +82
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Check out team handball for great action
Last week is ending my ramble I mentioned the sport of kabaddi. For many readers I suspect knowing anything about the sport would have meant turning to a web search, since it is far from a wellknown activity, at least in Saskatchewan, where it is probably only slightly rarer than the proverbial hen’s tooth. But, in India, Bangladesh and that area of the world it is very popular, meaning there are lots of fans and that means a pro league for the sport. Given the influx of immigration from that region in recent years, it may not be so long before we hear more about kabaddi in North America. The sport is actually
rather interesting. Most team sports, and certainly those popular here, have an element where one scores using a ball, or ball substitute – think flying disc in ultimate. Kabaddi has no ball. It is more akin to a game of tag, where a player crosses into the opposing team’s half of the court and attempts to ‘tag’ players, then escape back to his half of the court before being tackled. The player scores for each player tagged, the tagged players being temporarily taken off the court. Having watched a game, or two via YouTube I have to say I’m at least intrigued by kabaddi. It is always difficult to fully ascertain how much one likes something on a very small sampling.
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Sports I love NHL, but was watching Hockey Night In Canada with my Dad from long before I could manage to stay awake through a whole game on a Saturday eve. The story was imprinted on me from a very young age. When I watch hockey I understand what players are doing, and why, which adds to the appreciation of the game. The subtleties and nuances of kabaddi are
a mystery to me so it is difficult to get the full measure of the sport. When you going web surfing for sports you also often find games are indeed there to be viewed, but either do not have play-by-play and commentary, or it is not in English. A bit like Pavlov’s wellknown pooch, I have been conditioned to watching sports on television with commentary. Without it,
it is frankly off-putting, and that is more the case with a little known sport where commentary helps lift the veil of mystery in terms of what is going on. That is even the case with team handball, a sport I know a bit more about, and one that I enjoy every bit as much as basketball which I compare it too in terms of game flow and scoring runs. The sport interests me a lot, but is not played as a high level on this continent. When I do have the urge to watch a game or two there is www.ehftv. com with a rather extensive catalogue of games, including live, although being in Europe the times are often when I am bedded down for a
long winter’s nap. But, while video quality is high, commentary in English is a bit hard to find. The Men’s EHF Euro 2020 is on currently, so some of the best games the sport offers, but most contests are sans play-by-play which really detracts from the game for me. Finding games with English commentary however is a real treat, and most of Euro 2020 have just that. What English means is some neat looks at the game with stats that include the kilometres per hour of shots – 120plus being common, the highest jump by a player in game, the kilometres ran by each team etc. So I certainly recommend sports fans check out some games.
Skate Yorkton to host regional event By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A major figure skating event takes over the Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton the weekend of Feb. 8 and 9. Skate Yorkton will be hosting the Region 1 & 6 Invitational Competition, although the competitors are not limited to the
local areas. “It’s open to all athletes in Saskatchewan,” explained Susan Nagy, head coach and Director of Skating with the Yorkton Club. While the majority of the 150-200 skaters expected will come from the two regions, Nagy said they anticipate participants from areas such
as Fort Qu’Appelle and Regina. Region 6 includes nine clubs in the local area such as Yorkton, Canora and Melville. Region 1 is in the southeast area with 11 clubs including Carlyle, Moosomin and Estevan. The event in Yorkton is focused on skaters who are just getting into com-
Hyundai Terriers win in Weyburn By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Hyundai Terriers braved the cold temperatures and headed south to face Weyburn in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action. Recent Terrier acquisition Connor Karo started things for Yorkton scoring 3:24 into the game. A powerplay effort by Chantz Petruic made it 2-0 at 6:01. The hometown Wings cut the Terrier lead in half 11-seconds later on a goal by Jordan Gagnon. But Yorkton would take a two-goal lead to the dressing room after 20-minutes of play after Petruic added his second of the night and 54th of the season at 16:59. Ryan Granville scored 8:41 into the second period to extend the Terrier lead to 4-1, before Braden Birnie got that one back for Weyburn at 10:23. With a scoreless third period the Terriers recorded a 4-2 road win.
Jacob Herman was in the Terrier net, for his first start with Yorkton facing 32 -shots.
Joseph Young was the losing netminder for the Red Wings facing 30 -shots.
petitive skating, allowing them to gain some important experience, said Nagy, who added there will be skaters up to the Gold Test level involved. The ages of skaters will be from four to 21. The event was last in Yorkton in 2013, with it moving between regions with clubs bidding to host, said Nagy, who
added Skate Yorkton is pleased to have the event again. “It’s kind of exciting to host this event again and to showcase Yorkton,” she said.
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SHUPENA - Rose Shupena, resident of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was 84 years of age. Rose was born into this world December 16, 1935 in the small community of Dnieper, SK. She was one of nine children born to Lena Yachyshyn (nee Chomyshen). Rose is predeceased by her husband Ernest, mother Lena, sisters Annie, Lorraine and Verna, brothers Alex and Andy. She leaves to celebrate her life, son Raymond, Richard (Evelyne), Jeffrey (Kathy) and Douglas (Krista), along with 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, her sisters Mary (Ted) and Irene and brother Stan (Sylvia). Rose met her loving husband Ernest thru her sister Verna and after a short time they were married on February 1, 1953 in a snow storm in Verigin, SK and spent over 65 years together. Together they thrived and had four boys. They started their life together in Kamsack, then on to Melville, Winnipeg, St. Agathe, Abbotsford and then back to Yorkton. Rose was a kind, loving, generous and loyal woman and mother. Rose loved her family and all she met. When the boys were growing up she taught them all the skills they would require to be on their own. From her modest beginnings she learned the skills needed to be a great cook. While the boys were still at home and in their teen years it was not unusual for mom to have to feed an extra two to four friends of the boys and never thought anything of it. It was like it was meant to be. It got to the point that one of the friend’s dad came over wondering where his son was spending so many meals. He was never home for supper. That was the way it was in the Shupena household. Mom enjoyed all the activity and the friendships her boys had. There was always room for another. Rose was determined that her boys would learn to dance and enrolled them in tap dance classes, which did not go over well with the boys, but persistent she was, as her Ernie couldn’t dance. The boys also had great teachers at country weddings in those days with their mom and their many aunts. Great times were had on a dance floor, between the butterflies, the polkas and the waltzes. Rose also tried to get her boys involved in music but unfortunately their musical skills were not very fruitful, as for some reason they were all tone deaf. Mom always remembered with a sense of pride her days at the bowling alley on Osborne Street in Winnipeg. She really enjoyed to get out and bowl. She often talked about it. Mom also experienced a short time where she was a cook at a local restaurant on Osborne. And although it was short she enjoyed getting out and being with people. Mom was a great gardener. Always creating huge gardens for canning and freezing, which provided the great food she would cook for her family and friends. There were times when the gardens would be acres in size, between the vegetable garden, the raspberry and the strawberry portions. At one point honey production was added to the mix and she always managed to get the extracting done, the pails filled and the equipment cleaned. With irrigation from the Red River, mom had a great business selling raspberries and strawberries and honey to local and not so local customers for years. Rose always loved the company and the feeling of being generous and productive and always smiling no matter how long the hours and hard the work. She kept busy from dawn to dusk. It was always a pleasure to work with mom and the work never seemed to be a chore. Mom was the glue that kept the family together. She was sensible and would calm all internal strife. To her boys she was everything. No matter the situation she found a way to accept the strengths and weaknesses of all. The boys always knew they could count on their mother and she knew she could count on the boys. She took great pride in her family no matter the circumstance. When the boys were teenagers and young adults the house would always be filled with family and friends playing cards and having great times. Mom was always special and everyone loved her. Christmas was never the same when mom got to the point where she could no longer create it. For years upon years everyone looked forward to mom’s feasts on Christmas. The food always amazing and it didn’t matter the numbers of people. The house would be full and all were fed. It was just amazing and then some years even better. Let us not forget Rose’s flower gardens. Her best flower gardens were in her later years, starting in Abottsford and ending in Yorkton. Rose and Ernie loved their flowers. In her later years mom and dad would play cards with friends and family and travel to the west coast and to Manitoba to see them all and often. Rose lived a long and good life. She had good friends and a good family who all loved her and will miss her dearly. 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OYSTRECK - Alvin Oystreck passed away on January 10, 2020 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 86 years of age. Alvin and his twin brother John were born on December 26, 1933 in Rhein, SK. He graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School and worked for Christie’s Funeral Home. Alvin married Faye McLeod in Weyburn in 1960 and they moved to Melfort where Al worked as a geriatric nurse. Following that they moved to Vegreville where Alvin worked in Park Memorial as a funeral director and a couple years after that they transferred to Edmonton and adopted 3 children. In 1969 the family moved to Armstrong, BC where Alvin worked for Garden Chapel, later purchasing that funeral home, changed the name to Mountain View Funeral home and operated it for several years. While living in Armstrong, Alvin was an avid curler and loved participating in the community. He moved back to Saskatchewan in 1982 and began working at Canada Post in Yorkton, eventually transferring to Melville where he worked at the Post Office until he retired. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Emmanuel and wife Adeline as well as his adopted children, Trevor, Teresa and Bill, all of Calgary. Alvin was predeceased by his twin brother John and four other siblings deceased in infancy, as well as his parents, Peter and Pauline. In accordance with his wishes there will be no formal service, an interment will be held in the spring of 2020.
CHANEY - Katherine “Kay”. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Katherine “Kay” Chaney (nee Zookewich) passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Kay grew up near Willowbrook, SK with her parents, Fred and Mary Zookewich, and sisters, Anne and Rose. She married the love of her life, Vincent “Bill” Chaney in 1953. After several years living in the Drayton Valley area, they raised their family in Swift Current before finally moving to St. Albert. Kay and Bill welcomed son, Alan in 1954, followed shortly by Grant in 1955. Kay was a devoted wife and mother. Her passions included gardening, painting, cooking and later in life, her grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Bill; children, Alan, Grant (Christina); grandsons, Mark (Carlie) and Matthew Chaney; and her sister, Rose Hadewich. A private family service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Chartwell St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital and Youville Home for their care and compassion. Memorial donations may be made in Kay’s name to the Covenant Foundation to support Youville home. To send condolences: www.connelly-mckinley.com.
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ChessPlus fun twist to classic favourite
With my enjoyment of chess has come an equal interest in chess variants of which there are literally hundreds, some I’d rate as great, others offering little to interest me, and a few tried that are simply bad. So when I got my hands
on ChessPlus I went into playing the new variant, released in 2019, with an open mind. To start the pieces in this edition, which does allow for regular western chess play, are quite nice, in a modern sculpt sort of way. This is not the largest, or heaviest of sets, but I was certainly satisfied by its general look, with one exception detailed further on. So ChessPlus as a variant has some really simple rules that anyone who knows chess at all can understand in about two-minutes. The game is played under standard chess rules with one difference – pieces can be merged to combine their powers, and merged pieces can be split back into their individual pieces. In some respects it reminds a bit of Plunder Chess a
If you attended any of the curling draws Yorkton hosted last week, you know you got to witness the best the sport has to offer. I’m not a big fan of the sport. I like it and will watch from time to time but I’m not engaged enough to tell you who the top ten teams are in both men’s and women’s divisions. I had never heard of Alina Kovaleva or John Epping prior to last week. However, I can tell you that Saturday’s women’s quarter-final draw was fantastic with Jennifer Jones losing to Kovaleva in a close match after battling back from a 5-1 deficit only to lose 9-7. Min Ji Kim beat Kerri Einarson 5-4 in an extra end and on a measurement to boot. I’m not sure what the final attendance figures will be and whether or not organizers are satisfied but I felt based on my limited experience with it, the crowds were good. It’s all day every day from Tuesday to Saturday and then the finals were on Sunday so if you can draw 1,000 or so for each
draw, I would say that’s a very good number as far as attracting fans each day and having them brave -40 temperatures. From the looks of things, the corporate community stepped up in a big way and I hope this event returns, if not next year, but the year after. Speaking of -40 temperatures, is there any more proof needed that this carbon tax is a fraud? When you look across the country and see the bitter cold in Saskatchewan and the massive snowstorm in Newfoundland, is there any amount of money paid that could curb the use of fossil fuels to make life comfortable for us? How are we expected to stay warm if we are to consider the environmental damage we are causing by turning up the thermostat? What are the alternatives? And, for some people, perhaps that extra little bit of money on the power bill is a hardship and people just end up cold in their own homes. In Newfoundland, are people expected to use
Chess is, for myself, one of the first real games I learned to play. It forms part of the foundation of my love of board games along with crokinole, cribbage and rod-hockey, with checkers deserving of an honourable mention. Since I learned how the ‘horse’ moves when I was in Grade 7, I’ve been a chess fan, if not a hard core player who has devoured the dozens of books on chess theory, nor memorized the many ‘standard’ opening approaches and defensive replies.
THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com personal variant favourite. I’d still take Plunder Chess for its power stealing aspect, but there are thematic similarities. To merge you simply use a turn to move one of your pieces into the square with another, where it essentially becomes a single piece combining the powers of both, (the king cannot merge). The merging is a full move. A merged piece can move as either of its joined pieces, or can be split by moving a joined
piece away individually. This provides more choices of course, and as merged pieces begin to populate the board the additional power of each piece in play is felt. When a merged piece containing a pawn makes it to the other end of the board it is promoted to a queen. This is an obvious element of the game to the point ChessPlus comes with three extra queens per side. It is possible, in theory to move a rook to merge with the pawn in front
of it and next move use the rook movement to cross the board to create a queen. However, when a merged piece is captured or promoted the merged piece leaves the board. It took us about half a game to realize the best course of action is to move that rook/pawn as far as the seventh rank, then next move advance the pawn alone to become a queen, keeping the rook in play. The piece issue, in terms of look, comes to light when pieces are merged. It can be a bit difficult to tell a pawn/ knight from a pawn/ bishop, depending on its orientation to the angle you are looking at it. It means in-game you have to make sure to look a bit more closely, which seems reasonable, but in mid game when you have long played chess it can
be more reactive and you miss it. You can of course allow move ‘take backs’ but father/son rivalry precludes that happening. Other than that small quibble, I like this one quite a bit. It’s super simple to grasp if you play chess. It tends to quicken game because there is a power surge here, since you can work toward multiple queens in play earlier than any regular chess game, which in itself will endear ChessPlus to some. And, since you can play regular chess with the set quite nicely, it’s a great starter set as you essentially get two games in one. Check it out at www. chessplus.com Thanks to fellow Adam Daniels for his help in running through this game for review.
Curling event brings sport best to city MIKE STACKHOUSE mikestackhouse@hotmail.com
Stackhouse Soapbox shovels to dig out from snow that is over six feet tall? If you can’t snow blow and if the city isn’t allowed to use ploughs to restore the roads then what are the options? The reality is government knows fossil fuels need to be used and there is no getting around it so it’s guaranteed money into their coffers, all the while they get to fear monger about the planet self destructing in a few years. When I went to school, I was scared to death we’d all fry by the time I was an adult because the education system was telling us the ozone layer was being depleted and the sun would scorch us like bacon in a fry-
ing pan. You don’t seem to hear much about that anymore. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an aid package of $25,000 per person that will go to the families of those whose lives were lost in the tragic plane crash in Iran earlier this month. Governments at all levels do a great job wasting the money I give them, so I am not going to quibble about this. There are far worse things tax money could go to. I will only qualify it by saying I find it interesting this wasn’t thought of before, such as when the Humboldt tragedy occurred or a couple weeks later when someone mowed down pedestrians in Toronto
with a van. I’ve never been more convinced WestJet and AirCanada are actually the same company and they just use two different names. I’m looking into a trip to New Brunswick later this year and went on the WestJet website and it came back as $548. I did the same thing with AirCanada and it came back as $548. I can’t speak for every industry, but I know things don’t work this way at the grocery store and things don’t work this way in the promotional world I am employed in either. A former Thompson RCMP officer has been given three years probation for criminal negligence causing bodily harm in relation to an incident a few years ago in which he pursued a suspect driving a vehicle and he ended up firing gun shots into the vehicle, killing the driver and hurting his passenger. Think about that. A conscious decision was made to engage someone in a violent confrontation
and the punishment is probation. Yet, the truck driver in the Humboldt tragedy got 8 years for missing a stop sign that killed many however there was no intent to have a confrontation of any kind. There’s even more to this story and the fact the former cop didn’t receive any jail time is, frankly, appalling and another black eye on the Canadian justice system. I’m interested to see if 3ICE gets off the ground. It’s a 3-on-3 hockey league that has secured a broadcasting deal with TSN and will begin play in June 2021. The games will be short, just two 8-minute halves and there will be no video reviews. There will be no penalties either, just penalty shots. I have no idea who the players will be or where the teams will be located. I guess we need to stay tuned for that. Nice person mentions this week: Kelsey Jones, Cam Mehling, Kevin Kaminski, Chris Bruce, and Claudine Oliver.
A glimpse of Yorkton’s curling past By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Long-time Yorkton resident, and television personality Linus Westberg was digging through some old papers and came upon a piece of Yorkton curling history. “I found in my files a bit of a historic moment in Yorkton’s Curling history. It was the start for the Richardson rink on their way to their famous Curling legacy,” wrote Westberg. It was 60-years ago when a men’s curling final was held in Yorkton at the old curling rink. The weekend action ended late in the evening with a packed house and Ernie Richardson and his now historic crew taking the title. “They went back to the hotel after much celebration and were all set for much needed rest,” related Westberg in a letter to Yorkton This Week. “I quickly went to the hotel and said ‘Ernie, get dressed we have to have you and the rink on television in a live interview.’ “I still remember his reply “Linus, it’s late, the guys are in bed,” and I
Linus Westberg, far right, interviews the Ernie Richardson curling team. replied “Ernie the curling world is waiting.”” So the famous skip rousted his team from bed and headed to the television station for an interview. “He was very special, very obliging as were his teammates,” offered Westberg in the letter.
“They all dressed and came over to the TV station (CKOS-TV). I called our camera man (Wib Westby), and had them all on for a very special conversation that was so well received by so many.” The win in Yorkton was one of the early ones
for the Richardson rink, skip Ernie along with Wes Richardson, lead; Sam Richardson, second and Arnold Richardson, third; that would go one to so many accolades. “From this first victory in Yorkton, this rink went on to the International fame,” said Westberg.
Photo courtesy Linus Westberg
“They won everything and most important, this Richardson rink made such a wonderful impact on the great game of curling. They were so good with everyone, fans, press, young curlers and such great ambassadors of the game. It started in Yorkton.”
In the picture ... left to right ... From left; Wes Richardson, lead; Sam Richardson, second; Arnold Richardson, third; and the King of Curling himself, skip Ernie Richardson. The other young fellow (about 20 at that time) is Linus Westberg.
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