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With afternoon temperatures in the city near minus-6 C, it was a great day to be hurtling in a toboggan down the hills at Rodney Ridge in the city. These kids

certainly knew where the fun was at on Sunday afternoon: the biggest snowbanks of course.

Yorkton youth finalist for major scholarship By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Yorkton Regional High School student Connor Watrych could potentially win a major scholarship. He is one of 88 students travelling to Toronto to interview in the final selection process for the Loran Scholarship Foundation. He could potentially receive a scholarship valued at $100,000, to cover four years of undergraduate studies. The scholarships are selected on the basis of evidence character, commitment to service in the community and leadership potential. The awards includes annual stipends, tuition waivers from

partner universities, mentorship, summer internship funding as well as annual retreats and forums. If not selected, he is still eligible for a $5,000 finalist award. Watrych, who travels to Toronto on Wednesday for the final selection, said that it is a pretty big honor to be among the final 88 students up for the award. “Beyond interviewing for the scholarship, just getting to meet those other 87 people that are all there because they are doing great things in their community, the future leaders of our generation, I think it’s awesome to be all in the same room together,” Watrych said.

“Beyond interviewing for the scholarship, just getting to meet those other 87 people that are all there ... I think it’s awesome to be all in the same room together.” — Connor Watrych Describing the selection so far as a pretty lengthy process, Watrych said that he is not sure what made him stand out among the students in Canada. “Even meeting the 20 peo-

ple from Saskatchewan chosen, those people on their own were absolutely great. I have no idea what made them choose me, I hope it was my leadership and my involvement in my community.” This isn’t the first part of the interview process, and Watrych

said that he feels like earlier rounds have given him some insight on what to do in the next round. “One of the things I got from the first interviews was come in and just be yourself,

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City on side with provincial waste strategy By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Environment Minister Dustin Duncan recently released a new Solid Waste Management Strategy for the province. This strategy is a starting point to providing a practical and sustainable solid waste management

system to achieve specific goals over the next 20 years. Used packaging, food scraps, electronics, plastic, paper and scrap materials are a few examples of solid waste. Saskatchewan produces the second-highest amount of waste per capita in Canada – an

amount equivalent to each resident of the province generating about 842 kilograms of waste. This is roughly the weight of 60 regular household bags of garbage per person per year. The strategy was developed in an effort to change that statistic and move toward more responsible waste

management. “This strategy is about working together to address the ongoing challenges of waste management and to identify potential new economic opportunities for industry,” Duncan said in a release. “This is important because the status quo is unsustainable

and the province needs a comprehensive and strategic action plan to address the unique challenges posed by solid waste management.” Aaron Hershmiller, Assistant Director of Environmental Services with the City of Yorkton said locally they have long-tried to be ahead

of the curve in terms of waste management, adding seeing the new strategy confirms much of what they are already doing. “It solidifies the direction we are going in the city,” he told Yorkton This Week, adding the City’s

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Dibrova Ukrainian Folk Ensemble comes to Yorkton By Cory Carlick Staff Writer The parishioners of the U.O.C. of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church were in for a musical treat Sunday afternoon, when the Dibrova Ukrainian Folk Ensemble performed a special Christmas carol concert in Yorkton. The concert, “Carol for Christmas”, held a traditional program of carols and old favourites including ‘We are Weary Travellers’ and ‘In Bethlehem’. The choir, which was established in 1981, aims to ensure the history of koliady and Ukrainian folksongs continue for years to come. The performance was directed by artistic director Stanyslaw Hawryliw, and the enthusiastic audience enjoyed the skilful renditions of the musical selections. The Dibrova Choir also released several CDs of their musical performances.

Voices together: the Dibrova Ukrainian Folk Ensemble has been performing since 1981.

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Environmental Committee recently updated the strategic plan and the updated vision is a good fit to the province’s vision. Since 2018, a Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee engaged extensively with stakeholders, which led to a list of recommendations for government to consider when developing the strategy. The strategy outlines six goals to reduce the amount of waste generated per person by 30 per cent by 2030, and 50 per cent by 2040, based on 2014 baseline levels. Hershmiller said Yorkton is certainly on side with reducing garbage headed to the landfill. “The more we utilize the landfill, the more it costs us,” he said, adding it is a double whammy; the cost of handling the waste flowing in, and the cost of creating new storage cells when the existing one reaches capacity.

The six goals are to:

1. Enhance education, awareness and technical understanding of waste management best practices and the risks of improper practices

Waste reduction impacts landfill cells, like the newest one in Yorkton. across Saskatchewan; 2. Encourage regional collaboration to enhance the cost effectiveness of waste management infrastructure; 3. Foster innovative and sustainable solutions to manage waste; 4. Demonstrate government leadership in waste management; 5. Provide a modern, efficient and effective regulatory system for waste disposal and management; and 6. Enhance waste diversion across Saskatchewan. Hershmiller said the six points dovetail with

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the direction the city has gone. “It’s like, check, check, check,” he said. “We’re on the same path forward as what the (provincial) government feels is important and is bringing out in this strategy.” Meeting these targets will require dedicated efforts to educate and better inform waste management decisions by all Saskatchewan residents. It will also require innovation and local solutions to better understand the value of the province’s waste as a resource, and build upon the success of Saskatchewan’s established recycling and waste stewardship programs. “It’s no secret that waste is an issue in Saskatchewan and around the world,” Solid Waste Management

Effective waste management is essential to responsible growth. The Solid Waste Management Strategy aligns with Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan and will serve as the roadmap for waste reduction and management for the well-being of the province, its people and its future. “We are pleased that education is a priority and encouraged by the focus on waste diversion and organics management,” Saskatchewan

Waste Reduction Council Executive Director Joanne Fedyk said in the same release. “We look forward to the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Strategy and applaud the provincial government for pursuing funding opportun-

ities.” Every Saskatchewan resident can contribute by generating less waste, recycling and composting. Saskatchewan’s new Solid Waste Management Strategy is available at www.saskatchewan.ca

career. “It’s awesome to be thought of at that standard.” Watrych knows he wants to go into biochemistry or health sciences, but is weighing different options for universities at the moment, with McMaster, UBC and

UofA being the top contenders. Watrych was most recently given the youth Citizen Recognition Award by the city of Yorkton and was the quarterback of the Provincial Championship winning YRHS Raider Gridders.

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Advisory Committee Chair Richard (Porky) Porter said in the government release. “This strategy is a significant start and will help our province develop policies and programs to address a number of ongoing challenges related to waste management.”

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Scottish descendants sought By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer If you can trace your family roots to Orkney and the Shetlands in the north of Britain the University of Edinburgh might be looking for your help. The University is undertaking a project where they are looking to recruit 4,000 people from Orkney and Shetland into their new study ‘VIKING II’ “The VIKING II study is a large health study focussed on people with ancestry from the Orkney and Shetland Islands in the North of Scotland,” Jim Wilson principal investigator of the new VIKING II study told Yorkton This Week via email. The Yorkton area could be the home of many of the needed volunteers considering Wilson, himself Orkney noted he has distant cousins in Yorkton. The new study will build on previous findings at the university. “We have been running DNA studies there for the last 15 years, beginning with the Orkney Complex Disease Study (ORCADES) and then the Viking Health Study – Shetland,” explained Wilson. The study is specific in its focus because of its uniqueness. “We are interested in Orcadians and Shetlanders because they have a very interesting and unique gene pool on account of their Norse Viking ancestry and a history of isolation over the last thousand years,” said Wilson. “So this means there is a limited number of different genetic lineages and thus genetic variants are often particular to the islands or at much higher frequencies there. “The other side of the coin is that some variants are not seen at all. Some of these otherwise rare variants are medically important but we need large numbers of people to study them, as each one is individually only seen in a relatively small proportion of the population. “Understanding these variants is important so that we can better predict the potential for certain diseases in these populations such as hereditary cancers or high cholesterol levels. “The other side of the study is to use the questionnaire data and compare this to the DNA information to find the genes underlying disease risk factors such as obesity, smoking, etc. Finding new genes and variants illuminates the underlying biology and is the first step on the long road to new methods of diagnosing and treating diseases.” The previous studies have resulted in a number of significant findings. “Yes there were in fact two studies beforehand - as mentioned above, ORCADES and VIKING,” said Wilson. “These have led to over 200 peerreviewed publications, including contributing to the discovery of (more than) 1000 new associations between genes and

diseases or their risk factors. “They have also revealed much more detail about the ancestry of the populations, allowing us to estimate the proportion of Norse blood in each place and show that the Viking ancestors mostly set sail from Hordaland in Norway and that the strongest links in Scotland were to Perthshire, Fife and Angus.” So, what is the study hoping to show? There are three main angles, offered Wilson. - To better understand the legacy of unique genetic variants from in the Northern Isles of Scotland and which of them relate to disease risk. - To reveal more about the mechanisms of disease by finding new genes that are associated with disease risk factors like obesity. - To shine light on the relationships of Orkney and Shetland with Iceland, Ireland, the Hebrides, Mainland Scotland and Scandinavia. There are course criteria for volunteers. “The criterion is to have two or more grandparents from Orkney or Shetland,” said Wilson. “... Orkney in particular gave rise to a large number of indigenous names that are a good marker for Orkney ancestry as anywhere they are found you know that Orcadians were there. “My mother’s name Flett is a great example and I think I found 22 of them in the Saskatchewan phone book. “My great grandfather’s two brothers, George and Dave Flett emigrated to Sask in March 1912, along with a friend, Willie Flett and Jim & Jack Kirkness. All from Harray in Orkney. George has many descendants today and Willie had a son in Yorkton. “This is just one story, there were clearly many others who emigrated to Sask, some with other surnames, such as Sinclair, Johnston, Harcus,

A University of Edinburgh study is seeking descendants of those who arrived in North America from northern Scotland. It might include families who settled in the Orkney area near Yorkton. Thomson, Sutherland, Tulloch which are also found in other parts of Scotland but are still very Orcadian.” Here are some numbers for some indigenous Orkney names from the Sask phonebook: Flett 22, Drever 25 or more with Dreaver, Corrigall

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for three years. The genetic analysis will almost certainly only happen at the end as it’s more cost effective to do it that way so there won’t be any findings for a while,

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Politics We all bear the responsibility of making the country we live in a better place. This is something that seems lost on the #wexit crowd … and perhaps a few other enablers who are contributing to the climate of upheaval by griping rather than providing solutions. This does not mean Westerners — especially, those in areas that are under-represented like rural Saskatchewan — don’t have legitimate concerns. It can certainly be argued we need to do more in Saskatchewan and Alberta to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and it can be argued that conservative-minded governments have been obstreperous in this regard for reasons that have to do with politics. Moreover, it can surely be argued the federal Liberal government has demonstrated it does not grasp rural and western concerns regarding why we need to burn fossil fuels to simply exist in the sparse, cold place we call home. Simply applying a tax on gasoline and other fossil fuels has not been an answer. The problem, however, is that going back and forth in this debate with neither side giving so much as an inch has gotten us next to nowhere. What far too often happens is people get set in their ways and simply rule out the possibility of exploring anything else — regardless of how reasonable it might be. This is the criticism that’s rightly been levelled by the west when it comes to the reluctance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to consider alternatives to the carbon tax. But maybe if we all kept an open mind, wouldn’t spend so much time spending our wheels. For example, one of the things emerging from the West’s frustrations is a push by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government for a “Fair Deal for Alberta.” And one of the arguably more practical things Kenney’s United Conservative Party government is exploring is the prospect of Alberta withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and starting up an Alberta Pension Plan. It’s an idea that’s already been met with a lot of resistance. However, it’s caught the attention of former Saskatchewan Party premier Brad Wall, who recently openly wondered on Twitter whether its time to explore a “Buffalo Pension Plan” involving both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Perhaps Wall was being a bit politically cheeky. Others offer the less kind assessment that the former politician of making political trouble or doing the bidding of the investment or oil communities that might stand to benefit from this. But instead of accusations maybe we should all ask: Is this a feasible, workable and perhaps even a good idea? Well, the Alberta government is sure making a case for it. A study conducted by the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) and obtained by the Calgary Herald suggested: “By withdrawing from CPP, Albertans would see ‘a substantial benefit’ as their costs to contribute to a provincial plan would drop." That could include a “decrease to at least 7.21 per cent from the base levels in the current CPP of 9.9 per cent,” the report said. AIMCo manages more than $115 billion in assets from 31 pensions, endowments and government funds, so it’s not like they don’t know what they are talking about. Here in Saskatchewan, we have TD Greystone that emerged from Regina-based Greystone Investment — a private pension management fund that got its start 30 years ago as the Investment Corp. of Saskatchewan that used to manage government pension funds. Of course, there are problems and costs and, in the end, separate provincial funds may prove to be not that great an idea. But shouldn’t we at least consider some of the opportunities that might be emerging from this upheaval? After all, hasn’t all this upheaval been over the need to consider change and news ideas? Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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t the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday, with little fanfare, but unanimous consent, appointments to Council committees for 2020 were approved. For most of the year the various committees of Council go about their business on behalf of the citizens of Yorkton in relative obscurity. They meet, review material which falls under their purview, then make recommendations which flow to Council where it can be accepted, adjusted, or outright rejected, depending on the wishes of our elected representatives. While the meeting schedules of the various committees are not such to be onerous on those appointed, it is also a largely thankless job. But that does not mean it is not a role of some importance. Yes, the citizens of the city elect a mayor and six councillors to ultimately make decisions regarding everything from tax increases to the fate of potholes, but as varied as the decisions they must make, none can have the expertise in everything. That is where the committees of Council come in. They bring together a wider group of individuals, usually with a deeper interest in the topic their committee focuses on; Community Development Parks and Recreation, Economic Development Committee, and the Protective Services Committee as examples.

With a specific interest Council hopes to gain insights they themselves may not have on issues related to the committees in question. It is essentially gaining more information on issues from the collective insights and experiences of good people in our community. The more varied the discussion around an issue, the broader the base of information gathered, the better the decision Council can ultimately make on our behalf. The members of the committee also form something of a conduit of information from others in the city to Council. While one of the biggest strengths of municipal politics is the availability of our elected representatives, they live and work in the community where voters can find them to talk issues easily, not everyone wants to talk directly with those at the levers of government. Committee members are out in the community where part of their job is to simply listen. Sit at a restaurant, or wander at intermission at a hockey game, or sit in the grandstand at the summer fair and you will hear what issues people are feeling are important locally. You are also likely to hear what solutions people favour. Ultimately, those who are willing to sit on committees of Council deserve a pat on the back for the work they do on behalf of the community.

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Committee/Commission/Board appointments In the absence of Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council it fell to Deputy Mayor Mitch Hippsley to put forward the list of 2020 Committee/Commission/ Board appointments for approval. Hippsley asked Council to approve the list, and further, that the residency requirements for those members be waived where applicable, and that any members who have served terms longer than permitted in their respective bylaws and terms of reference be granted extensions to remain on those committees if desirous. Council support was unanimous. 2020 COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBER LIST *Denotes new member **Denotes new Council Citizen Recognition Awards Committee (Council Policy No. 10.440 requires 2 members at large and 3 members of Council) 1. Gerry Peppler 2. Tom Seeley 3. Mayor Bob Maloney 4. Councillor Mitch Hippsley 5. Councillor Quinn Haider Community Development Parks and Recreation (Determined by Council as defined in The Cities Act Section 55 (a) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 6/2011) – (Bylaw permits for 7-10 members) 1. Delmar Zwirsky 2. Tonia Vermette 3. Don Pfiefer 4. Sheena Brown 5. Christopher Kosteroski 6. Donna Brothwell 7. Councillor Randy Goulden 8. Councillor Aaron Kienle** Development Appeals Board (Requirement under The Cities Act Section 192. (1) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 2/2010) 1. Arliss Dellow 2. Richard Bolt 3. Dustin Brears 4. Sheldon Stechyshyn 5. Jerome Niezgoda

District Planning Commission (Requirement under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 Section 97(2)(ii) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 18/2007 (Bylaw requires 2 members of Council) 1. Mayor Bob Maloney 2. Councillor Ken Chyz Economic Development Committee (Determined by Council as defined in The Cities Act Section 55 (a) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 7/2011) (Bylaw requires 5 – 10 members) 1. Terry Tyson 2. Marty Sveinbjornson 3. Charles Ryder 4. Dustin Brears 5. Corey Werner 6. Connie Brown* 7. Sarah Jakubiec* 8. Councillor Aaron Kienle 9. Councillor Darcy Zaharia Emergency Measures Organization (Requirement under The Emergency Act Section 9 (1) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 7/98) 1. Trevor Morrissey, EMO Coordinator 2. Darcy McLeod, EOC Manager 3. Lonnie Kaal, City Manager 4. Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk 5. Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance 6. Jeff Simpson, RCMP Staff Sergeant Environmental Committee (City of Yorkton Bylaw No.9/2011) (Bylaw requires 2 members of Council and 7 Members at Large) 1. Doug Kitsch 2. Tom Courville 3. Stefan Bymak 4. Sandra Bilan 5. Shannon Erickson 6. Matt Poier 7. Jason Signarowski 8. Councillor Darcy Zaharia 9. Councillor Aaron Kienle Gallagher Centre Board (As per the Agreement with Yorkton Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition Association – July 12/2013) 1. Councillor Randy Goulden (Chair) 2. Councillor Aaron Kienle 3. Councillor Mitch Hippsley

4. Councillor Quinn Haider 5. Councillor Ken Chyz Municipal Heritage Advisory Sub-Committee (Required under The Heritage Property Act, Section 10 and Bylaw No. 5/2011) (Bylaw requires 3-6 members) 1. Gene Denischuk 2. Doug Kitsch 3. Larry Pearen Planning and Infrastructure Commission (Determined by Council as defined in The Cities Act Section 55 (a) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 5/2011) (Bylaw requires 7-11 members) 1. Patricia Zaryski (Christ the Teacher Roman Catholic Separate School Division) 2. Eleanor Shumay 3. Dorothy Ostapowich 4. Gord Gendur (Good Spirit School Division) 5. Glen Tymiak 6. Mike Popowich 7. Eugene Fedorowich 8. Mayor Bob Maloney 9. Councillor Randy Goulden Property Standards Appeal Board (Pursuant to Section 329 of The Cities Act) 1. Councillor Ken Chyz (Chair) 2. Councillor Mitch Hippsley 3. Councillor Aaron Kienle 4. Mayor Bob Maloney 5. Councillor Darcy Zaharia Protective Services Committee (Determined by Council as defined in The Cities Act Section 55 (a) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No.8/2011) (Bylaw requires 2 members of Council and 8 Members at Large) 1. Andrew Sedley 2. Marlon Milbrandt 3. Gerry Peppler 4. Michelle Goulden 5. Terri-Ann Lepowick 6. Lauretta RitchieMcInnes 7. Donna Evans 8. Larry Pearen 9. Councillor Mitch Hippsley 10. Councillor Ken Chyz** Yorkton Business Improvement District (As established under The Cities Act Section 25 and City of Yorkton Bylaw No.10/2012) (Bylaw requires 10 members

elected – Council ratified) 1. Bruce Thurston 2. Gale Pelletier 3. Andrew Rae 4. Lindsay Teichroeb 5. Phoebe Buckle 6. Jordon Schener 7. Dave Nussbaumer* 8. Corey Werner* 9. Sandy Kerr* 10. Doug Hull* 11. Councillor Ken Chyz Yorkton Housing Corporation Board (As established by City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 46/2008) (Bylaw requires all 7 members of Council) Mayor Bob Maloney 1. Councillor Darcy Zaharia (Chair) 2. Councillor Ken Chyz 3. Councillor Randy Goulden 4. Councillor Quinn Haider 5. Councillor Mitch Hippsley

6. Councillor Aaron Kienle Yorkton Airport Authority (As per the Terms of Reference and requirements under The Corporations Act) (T.o.R. requires 5-9 Directors) 1. Mayor Bob Maloney 2. Councillor Ken Chyz 3. Councillor Randy Goulden 4. Councillor Quinn Haider 5. Councillor Mitch Hippsley 6. Councillor Aaron Kienle 7. Councillor Darcy Zaharia Yorkton Public Library Board (As established under The Public Libraries Act, 1996, Section 13) (Membership is 5-9 members one of which may be a Councillor) 1. Lauretta RitchieMcInnes

2. Margaret Phillips 3. Eileen Dellow 4. Shirley Glauser 5. Juanita Brown 6. Karen Stepko* 7. Councillor Quinn Haider 8. Darcy McLeod, Ex-Officio Parkland Regional Library Board (As per The Public Libraries Act, 1996: Section 32 (3) and 32 (4)) (Membership may provide for up to 4 appointments from Yorkton Public Library Board and alternates) Members: 1. Lauretta RitchieMcInnes 2. Juanita Brown 3. Shirley Glauser 4. Councillor Quinn Haider Alternates: 1. Margaret Phillips 2. Eileen Dellow 3. Karen Stepko*

History Corner Thomas Paul, Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, 128th Battalion, Moose Jaw, Sask. Circa 1916 For the next several weeks, we will feature photos of “Yorkton Citizens at Work” — entrepreneurs and employees in the work place. At the turn of the 20th century, Thomas Paul, had a jewelry shop located in the Carson Block at #29 & #31 Broadway Street East. He had been a “continental Code Operator” (telegraph) probably in Scotland before coming to Canada, and had taken up telephones as a hobby, turning it into a business in 1900, when he began operating Yorkton’s first telephone service. The telephone office was in upstairs rooms of the block, with his wife, Sarah Margaret (or Maggie)and also two daughters as operators. Paul’s enterprise, called The Yorkton North West Electric Company Limited, was sanctioned by the town council, who gave him a tax exempted monopoly. It was quite an exciting venture for the town’s population. In 1912, the company which was serving 188 subscribers was bought out by the Department of Telephones. By 1915, the Pauls were living in Regina and Thomas enlisted for service in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on

December 27 of that year. Note: The first telephone exchange in the Provisional District of Assiniboia, now Saskatchewan was in Lamont’s book store in Regina in 1887. H. Jackson Collection. This History Corner was originally published in the Feb. 3, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week. Terri Lefebvre-Prince

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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

Summer Student Opportunity S-‐CAPE Summer Student

Community Development Parks & Recreation Department Competition Number 2020-‐04 Reporting to the Recreation Services Manager, the major duties and responsibilities for these positions include:

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Plan, implement, and evaluate a summer program (S-‐CAPE) for children ages 6 to 12. Plan, implement, and evaluate the summer Park Party program. Offer a variety of activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and physical literacy, in a structured format. Promote the summer program and other related special events. Ensure the safety of program participants through proper supervision. Check equipment on a regular basis and report any deficiencies to supervisor. Keep accurate program statistics and compile daily and weekly summaries of activities. Monitor the summer program budget.

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Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in or planning to enroll in a recognized Recreation, Community Development, Leisure Studies or Education Program. Experience working with children. Ability to work well with volunteers and the general public. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Possession of a valid recognized First Aid/CPR Certificate is required. Possess and maintain an RCMP Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Clearance. Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License.

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Salary: $14.95/hr Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes February 7, 2020

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Community Development Parks & Recreation Department Competition Number 2020-‐03 This position reports directly to the Parks Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities Push & Riding Mowers: § Duties associated to the maintenance of open spaces through grass cutting, maintenance of playgrounds, trails, cemetery operations. § Maintain grass for all green space throughout Yorkton, including boulevards. § Garbage pickup & cleaning duties

The Traffic Bylaw No. 18/2016 states that two hour, on street parking, is in effect Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm for the downtown area. Once the 2 hour period has expired the vehicle must be moved to another block on the street. If you are working at a location downtown and must be parked on the street near the location, you may get a “Temporary Street and Lane Use Permit” to allow you to park for longer than two hours. Vehicles without a valid permit displayed may be ticketed. Please contact the Engineering Department at City Hall or by telephone at 306-786-1710 for more information. TheCityofYorkton

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Sportsfield: § Task associated to maintenance of but not limited to Kinsmen Arena and outdoor recreation facilities such as rinks, sports fields tennis courts. § Time in this area will be spent on maintaining sport fields-‐mainly the ball diamonds. § Garbage pickup & cleaning duties Horticulture: § Maintenance of the urban forest along with providing pest management to urban forest & open spaces. § Participation in the beautification program. § Garbage pickup & cleaning duties

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Returning to or intending to enter post-‐secondary education. Experience in the operation of mowing and other landscaping equipment would be beneficial. Possess and maintain an RCMP Security Clearance as well as a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License.

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 7, 2020

Other Job Opportunities • Water and wastewater Treatment Operator – Environmental Services Dept. For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall. The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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How not to reinvent the taxi

Autonomous vehicle outfit Cruise, which is funded by General Motors and Honda, recently unveiled their concept for the future. Completely self-driving, it doesn’t even have a way for people to drive it, lacking a steering wheel and pedals. The vision, as described by the company, is to “move beyond the car,” and part of that vision is having it not as a private vehicle, but, to quote Cruise, “an experience you can share.” Effectively, they have re-invented the taxi. But, unfortunately, they’ve also done a pretty bad job at re-inventing the taxi. The issue I have with it is not the autonomous technology, even if I still don’t trust it. As a regular, frequent user of all manner of technology,

I’ve developed a deep, unshakable distrust of technology. But for the purposes of this column, I’ll put that aside and assume it will work as wonderfully as they say it will. The problem is that it’s supposed to be designed, from the ground up as a peoplecarrying machine. They touted the ability to remove the wheel and pedals as a great spacesaving innovation. And then they showed a vehicle that can seat four comfortably, six in a pinch. Not every taxi needs to seat a ton of people, for a lot of runs seating three or four is perfectly fine. However, if you’re doing a purpose-built taxi, you’re going to want to design around the fact that it is going to be used by a variety of operations

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Thinking I do with words... with a number of needs. In this case, it makes sense to design a vehicle with seating flexibility, especially since you’re making something which is supposed to take full advantage of added space. Which means, at a minimum, the capability of carrying more than six people at a time, especially in the same footprint of a typical SUV. The design of the car does have a big open area between the two bench seats, which are facing

each other. One might think ‘this could easily be for wheelchairs,’ and since wheelchair-capable taxis are generally in shorter supply - and significantly more expensive to buy - than regular taxis, this should be something that is emphasized, and used as a selling point that justifies the wasted-but-ample space of the current layout. This is not being touted by Cruise as the reason behind their layout,

and is not given a mention in most coverage of the vehicle. This isn’t to say that it wasn’t considered, and the car would be very easily modified to be accessible if it’s not already, but they certainly aren’t talking about it. In touting the advantages of a wide side opening great for a wheelchair they specifically state that it’s wide enough for someone to step in when someone else is stepping out. No mention of people on wheels at all, an oversight that seems particularly egregious mostly because that would be the only logical reason for using the layout they did. Given the exhaustive amount of text the company devotes to claims about creating a better world, you would think they would leap at the chance to mention mak-

ing it more accessible. This is a car meant for ‘sharing’ designed by people who don’t like to share. When I look at it, all I see are limits, oversights and missed opportunities. If their blind spots include people in wheelchairs or people who need a large passenger capacity – two of the biggest markets for this type of vehicle – what are the oversights going to be in terms of their autonomous software? Because in reality, I don’t distrust technology, instead I don’t trust the people who make it work. And when I look at Cruise, I see a lot of blind spots, a lot of things that they either didn’t consider or didn’t think were important. That’s also going to make me leery about using their vehicle or sharing the road with it.

Council approves vacuum truck purchase By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new combination sewer/vacuum truck. “In the 2020 capital budget, approval was given for purchases of a few pieces of equipment, most notably the new combination sewer/ vacuum truck. This truck

will replace an existing unit that has been utilized by the City for 17 years and is at the end of its useful life,” explained Johnathan Oranchuk, Fleet Operations Manager, with the City at the regular meeting of Council Monday. “This procurement was managed with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process as defined under the City of Yorkton

Purchasing of Goods and Services Policy.” The Request for Proposal to “Purchase a Combination Sewer Flusher/ Vacuum Truck” was posted on SaskTenders and the City’s website for 14 days. Four bids were received. “The Fleet Operations Manager (myself) held a meeting with the Roadways Manager and

the Sewer and Water Systems Manager to discuss and evaluate the bids. These divisions ultimately utilize this specialized equipment, and it is an important piece for their operations,” said Oranchuk. “After carefully going over each bid, it was determined that the bid from Fer-Marc Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $596,214 plus

applicable taxes provides the best value for the City of Yorkton. It was the second lowest bid, met all specifications, and is within approved budget. “It should be noted that the lowest bid submitted by Westvac Industrial Ltd. was rejected due to its incompatibility with the required specifications and cannot meet our needs.”

When asked what was exactly the lower valued trucks shortcomings, Oranchuk said it was a demo unit on a lot and “was not winter ready” which posed operational issues. As for the 17-year-old unit, the City will attempt to sell it, although Oranchuk said it might not pass a safety inspection so it may have almost no value.

Say hi to Loki By Cory Carlick Staff Writer Meet Loki. In Norse mythology, Loki is God of Mischief, perhaps better known in the same mythology as the two-timing half brother to Thor, God of Thunder – as well as in the classic Marvel comics and movies. In Yorkton, however, Loki is much more beloved, and is decidedly fuzzier than Tom Hiddleston. He is a 4 year old black labrador retriever, with a ton of personality, a lot of fans, and a shocking level of smarts. Unlike his namesake, though, the only thing Loki shares with his famous Norse predecessor is his intelligence. To say Loki is merely intelligent is an understatement. His level of comprehension is astonishing. Sure, he can fetch

a stick. In fact, when we arrive, Loki bounds up to the car, tail wagging, with a stick. But this is different. Tony Ostafie, who can perhaps best be described as Loki’s dad, is justifiably proud of his furry friend. “When he was a puppy, he could tell the difference between a DeWalt and a Bosch flashlight. No special training or anything. “He’s a freak,” Ostafie says with affection. “Watch this.” Tony calls out. “Loki! Bring me the saw.” Without hesitation, Loki goes over to Tony’s truck, rumbles around inside for a moment, gingerly grabs the handle of a small circular saw in his mouth and brings it over. It’s an impressive sight, but Loki isn’t done

yet. “Aw, that’s nothin’,” says Tony. “Loki! Bring me the flashlight. The Dewalt one.” Once again, Loki saunters over to the truck and, of a myriad of tools, finds the Dewalt flashlight, grabs the strap by the mouth and brings it over. Loki travels everywhere with Ostafie, and helps him out at work sites through his contracting company, ThorBuilders. “Go get me a bottle of water,” Tony might say to Loki. Loki would dutifully wander over to two cases of water – one Nestle, another Dasani -- pause for a moment, make a quick judgement call and bring back say Dasani. “No, Loki; the Nestle water.” Loki would then return and, amazingly,

bring back the Nestle PureLife bottle. Not surprisingly, Loki’s got his own fan club, and people stop Tony to say hello to his fuzzy friend. “You should’ve seen these two little old ladies,” said Ostafie. “I went in [to Superstore], and I was in a hurry. He was in the back of the truck (in the

open), and it’s hot. I come out, and these two ladies are talking to the dog. I said, hey, what’s going on? And they said, ‘Well, we’re trying to get the dog out of the truck.’ “I said, ‘What? Why would you want to do that? He’s OK.’ But I took him out, and let him do a few things for them, and all that kind of stuff, and they said, ‘We’re worried

that he was thirsty!’ – but there was water in the back of the truck.” Being a flatbed truck, it was easy to see the water was right there, but any excuse to get to Loki would have to do. “I said, ‘Well, would you like one?’ And Loki goes into the cooler and gets them water.” Now that’s one smart dog.

January 29, 2020 - February 4, 2020

Council Meeting Monday, February 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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Exciting times for Yorkton cheerleading By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting time for cheerleading in Yorkton. Yorkton Gridders Cheerleading is giving kids from across the city the chance to learn to cheer. There are two programs run out of Gridderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheerleading. There is the club program, called All Star, which is open to kids from any school in the city, as well as the Yorkton Regional High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheer team. Gridders Cheerleading has been in operation since 2012, but this past year has brought some big changes and will soon bring them international attention. The big change for the group is that their practice space is new, and has been in use since Sept. This is the first dedicated cheer practice space in the city, in the past the organization practiced in school gymnasiums and other facilities in partnership with other organizations. The Gridders had chosen to get a dedicated cheer practice space solely because it meant they would have more space and time to practice and develop their skills, explained coach Jennifer Ingham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has allowed us to practice more and pick hours that work for the girls, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really progressed a lot. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing more advanced stunts than they have in the past, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really seen a lot of growth in the past year.â&#x20AC;? Finding a practice

Above: The younger groups with Gridders Cheerleading show their skills. Below: The YRHS squad gets a cheer going before they head to Florida. space involved meeting the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique needs. All practices are done on a sprung floor for safety reasons, Ingham explained, and that floor is big â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 54 feet by 42 feet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with springs underneath and mats on top. The building, behind Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leisure World, was chosen because of the unique needs that a cheer team has when practicing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need a really big space in order to set that floor up and something with really high ceilings as well, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a unique space that we need. We found kind of the perfect building.â&#x20AC;? The practice is going to be important, because the YRHS Gridders squad is about to take on

the world. The squad is about to head to Orlando, Fl. to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships from Feb. 7 to 9. The team received a bid last March to compete in the event, and are preparing for the big week, with plenty of practice as well as adjustments to the routine to increase the difficulty level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the only team from Saskatchewan to go so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty excited about that.â&#x20AC;? Competing in Orlando is a major opportunity for the team, and Ingham said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of their main goal, which is to help team members continue to grow and improve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to see them progress, we want to see

them learn stuff, we want to see them perform well, and we want to see them go on to other teams as

well. When they graduate and they go off to University and they move to Regina or Saskatoon or

Edmonton we want them to still be able to participate in cheerleading and carry on. We want to give them that solid base so they can go on to bigger and better things.â&#x20AC;? The teams showcased their routines for an important audience on Jan. 26, with parents and loved ones invited to their practice space, packing the house. Ingham described the event as a bit of a dry run before the high pressure atmosphere of a competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of work for two and a half minutes so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to highlight their skills.â&#x20AC;? The next competition for the group is in Regina, this weekend, called Icebreaker. It will feature routines from all four cheer teams that are part of the Gridders organization. They will also be heading to Edmonton in March for a competition.

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The minefield of cropping decisions It is that time of year when farmers sit at their desks and kitchen tables and hope they can divine the future in terms of what crops to plant in the spring, which will generate the best returns this fall. The process is not a new one, although given all the technology at hand, and data at their fingertips, the process is probably now easier today than it was in the 1960s, or 1940s. Certainly, 2020 would seem to be a year with a fair amount of cloud and fog rolling through the crystal ball making decisions just that little bit more difficult. For some the ques-

tion marks for spring are really the ones lingering from last fall. There are producers with crop still in the field and doing something with that once the snow goes will put added time pressure on producers who already face a squeeze in terms of a limited spring window. Even if it’s not a case of removing leftover crop, the long, drawn out harvest meant many producers were not able to fall apply fertilizer, or do other pre-seeding preparatory work. That may well force some changes in cropping plans. Then there are the vagaries of inter-

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Calvin Daniels national markets. The marketplace for grains and oilseeds is always difficult to fully analyze with any long term clarity because weather and politics can change things almost overnight. Global climate change may, or may not be a myth, but more severe weather does seems to be hitting

around the world with greater frequency, and the more severe a storm, or drought, and the larger the area affected, the greater its impact on markets. With Donald Trump facing impeachment proceeding as American president, rising tensions in the middle east, Vladimir Putin

still stirring the pot from Russia, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stickhandling clumsily through that country’s withdraw from the European Union, there is as much political volatility as ever. And, there are the cropping options themselves. Prairie producers have been very reliant on canola in recent years as their go-to crop for maximum returns. However, clubroot is a disease issue that is not going away, and anytime rotations are pushed it tends to favour the emergence of pest and disease. There are of course

many cropping options, but past canola and wheat, they have all been relegated to near niche market status, which means too many producers opting for any one crop might signal a down turn in prices. As an example, one recent headline in farm media noted an expected increase in acres devoted to oats could signal a price decline. So the questions are many, but as always, farmers will take something of a leap of faith, set a plan, and take the annual roll of the dice that is grain farming. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Strengthening consumer-producer relationships Canadians are being asked to raise a fork to Canadian agriculture as part of a national social media campaign to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on Feb. 11. Canada’s Agriculture Day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to our producers and to express our immense appreciation for their contributions to our communities,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “Canadian producers and processors are working around the clock to put nutritious, high-quality food on our tables and create good jobs in communities across the country. Our food producers continue to innovate to meet growing demand at home and around the world, while meeting the challenges of environmental sustainability.” The fourth anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day will focus on strengthening the relationship between consumers and producers who share a common love and appreciation for home-grown food.

“Canada’s Agriculture Day is for everyone,” said Debbie Bailey, spokesperson for Agriculture More Than Ever, one of the driving forces behind Canada’s Agriculture Day. “The day will be marked by events across the country. If you’re unable to participate in one of these events, you can join in the fun by making a meal with your family using all Canadian ingredients, snapping a photo of you raising your fork to Canadian agriculture then sharing it on social media using #CdnAgDay.” Surveys have shown that a vast majority of consumers don’t fully understand where their food comes from or how it is produced. “The day is an excellent opportunity for consumers and producers to engage in a positive dialogue around Canada’s agriculture and food industries – and be open to where the conversation goes,” said Bailey, noting a recent survey by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity showed three in five Canadians show interest in learning more about agriculture and modern farm practices.”

That same survey showed 70 per cent of Canadians trust farmers to provide them with accurate information about their food and 60 per cent already view Canadian agriculture in a positive light. “Conversations on Canada’s Agriculture Day and throughout the year are important for building trust between consumers and the people who grow and process the food we eat,” Bailey said. “The stronger that connection becomes, the more likely consumers will choose Canadian products offered on the grocery store shelf.” Aside from the “raise a fork” social media campaign, there will be hundreds of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day. The marquee event will once again be held in Ottawa and will bring together producers, grocery retail and agriculture industry leaders for a dynamic day of discussion focusing on the future of food. It will feature speakers, such as Michiel Bakker, director of global

programs for Google and Eric Pelletier, vice president of Alibaba Group, to name a couple. Bailey encourages producers and processors in every sector of Canada’s agriculture industry to show their pride and passion by engaging consumers in positive conversations online or in person. Last year, more than 140 million impressions were generated on Twitter using #CdnAgDay. For more ideas on how to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day, visit AgDay. ca.

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Agriculture More Than Ever is an online platform with the goal of improving perceptions of agriculture in Canada. Agriculture More Than Ever partners with industry groups and agvocates to enhance public trust in Canada’s food system. Visit AgricultureMoreThanEver.ca or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @AgMoreThanEver.

Wild wheat responds to climate change In Canada, the Prairies are a major wheat growing area with the crop generating farm gate receipts of over $6.7 billion in 2018. With wheat being one of Canada’s most important crops, producers and industries are looking for ways to minimize climate change, as hotter temperatures and more severe droughts are expected to strain crop production. To understand how plant populations respond to climate stress, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada researchers and collaborators are looking at modern

wheat’s ancestor, wild emmer, to see how it has genetically adapted to deal with the stress of changing climates. The project, led by researcher Dr. Yong-Bi Fu, looked at 10 populations of wild emmer wheat in Israel. The team analyzed population samples collected in 1980 and 2008. In that 28 year span, the average annual temperature in Israel increased while the average annual precipitation decreased. Through their analysis, the researchers found that plant popula-

tions can acquire beneficial mutations, such as temperature tolerance. One practical implication stemming from this research is the presence of adaptive genes responsible for climate adaptability. If identified, these climate-resistant genes could eventually be bred into modern wheat crops using traditional or cloning techniques. This could help to help make food crops more resilient. “While the threat of global warming can seem overwhelming, these challenges can, in part, be addressed by learn-

ing from nature. This study is exciting because it shows an example of plants knowing how to survive global warming,” Dr. Yong-Bi Fu, Research Scientist - Crop Genetic Diversity. Dr. Fu says much can be learned from this research in terms of predicting plants’ adaptability and vulnerability in a hotter, drier climate. Predictive models (using statistics to predict outcomes) can provide guidance when it comes to crop production vulnerability in a changing climate. Overall, the research

findings underline the need to protect and conserve the diversity of plant genetic resources found throughout the world before they are lost to various threats, including climate change.

• Emmer wheat’s genetic reactions to climate change were extremely complex; however, some populations were still capable of acquiring climate-resistant mutations for future adaptation.

Key discoveries (benefits)

• Researching and identifying climateresistant genes could lead to the development of more climate resistant crops.

• Due to global warming over the course of the research, the wild emmer populations faced increased selection pressure and accumulated more mutations, which suggests population vulnerability and the need to conserve genetic resources in plants.

• Understanding genetic responses to global warming could also inform the prediction of crop production vulnerability in a changing climate.

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The piping of the haggis: with great ceremony, the dinner (and whisky!) are brought in to start the evening

Spirit ‘O Robbie Burns in Saltcoats Saturday was Robbie Burns’ Day and those of both Scottish ancestry (and Scottish at heart) descended upon the Saltcoats Community Hall to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and good cheer. For the uninitiated, Robbie Burns was a

Scottish poet who lived in the late 1700s. His poems were written in the Lowland Scots language, as Scottish Gaelic was primarily spoken in the Highlands. Born on January 25, 1759, his friends held a memorial dinner some 15 years after his death. His

friends weren’t sure of the precise date of his birthday, however, and held the first Burns Dinner July 21, 1801. Later checking the records, they fixed that and held the dinner each year thereafter on the Scottish Bard’s birthday. The traditional order

was followed in Saltcoats, beginning with the piping of the Haggis – that is, a bagpiper signals the beginning of the ceremony where the haggis dinner is brought in and presented, followed by the Selkirk grace, known well to any Scot: “Some hae meat an canna eat, And some wad eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit.” The host then recited the traditional Address To A Haggis: “Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s my airm. “The groaning trencher there ye fill, Your hurdies like a distant hill, Your pin wad help to

mend a mill In time o’ need, While thro’ your pores the dews distil Like amber bead. “His knife see rustic Labour dicht, An’ cut you up wi’ ready slicht, Trenching your gushing entrails bricht, Like ony ditch; And then, O what a glorious sicht, Warm-reekin, rich! “Then, horn for horn, they stretch an’ strive: Deil tak the hindmaist! on they drive, Till a’ their weel-swall’d kytes belyve, Are bent like drums; Then auld Guidman, maist like to rive, “Bethankit” hums. “Is there that o’re his French ragout Or olio that wad staw a sow, Or fricassee wad mak her spew Wi’ perfect scunner, Looks down wi’ sneering, scornfu’ view On sic a dinner? “Poor devil! see him

ower his trash, As feckless as a wither’d rash, His spindle shank, a guid whip-lash, His nieve a nit; Thro’ bloody flood or field to dash, O how unfit! “But mark the Rustic, haggis fed, The trembling earth resounds his tread. Clap in his wallie nieve a blade, He’ll mak it whistle; An’ legs an’ arms, an’ heads will sned, Like taps o’ thristle. “Ye Pow’rs wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill o’ fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinkin ware That jaups in luggies; But, if ye wish her gratefu’ prayer, Gie her a haggis!” After the haggis was piped in with due ceremony, the whisky toast signalled time to eat. The festivities only started from there, with fun had by all.

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Community Spotlight Perogy & Sausage Fundraiser Luncheon, Sun., Feb. 9, 2020, 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., St. Gerard’s Parish Hall, 125 3rd Ave. N., Yorkton. Family $25, Adult $10, Ages 6-12 $5, 5 and under FREE. Parkland Right to Life invite the community to a Perogy & Sausage Fundraiser Luncheon. Guest speaker is Melody Stefanson who is a woman who regrets her legal abortions. Funds raised will go to support pro-life initiatives in Saskatchewan and Canada. https://fb.me/ parklandrighttolife

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Parkinson Canada presents “Benefits and credits on your income tax” with Laverne Stevenson, Revenue Canada, Wed., Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m., Yorkton Public Library, 93 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. For more info please call Kelly Pierson, Community D e v e l o p m e n t Coordinator, Southern Saskatchewan at 306545-4400 or 1-800-5653000 ext 3435 or email kelly.pierson@parkinson.ca. There is no fee to attend. Open to the public or anyone with neurological conditions.

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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. 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. Valentine 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 Tues. and Fri. 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.

for an afternoon of FUN every Wednesday afternoon at the Yorkton Public Library at 1:00 p.m. Our season runs from Sept. 4 to the end of June 2020. We welcome new players and encourage all of those who play bridge to come and join us. Contact information Sharon at 306-782-1689 or Allona at 306-620-6605.

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Come see our new Royal Canadian Legion branch located at 387B Parkview Rd. next to the Loaf N’Jug. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our lounge is open Sat. at 3:00 p.m. with meat draws at 5:00 p.m.

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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 Thurs. night at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.

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

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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.

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. Calling All Musicians! Yorkton Community Band fall season on Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High Band Room. Woodwind, brass and percussion performers needed. Previous experience required. Everyone welcome! For more information call Larry 306.621-0523

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The Yorkton duplicate bridge club meets

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

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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association

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

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

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

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

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Yorkton Wildlife Federation does Trap Shooting on Tues. evenings at 5 p.m. till dark. Weather permitting at York Lake Trap Club. Everyone welcome. 306516-7521.

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

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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777. To submit your own upcoming event… for our WEBSITE AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS go to: http://www.yorktonthisweek.com

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Have you seen the Canada Food Guide? The updated picture of a “healthy” plate looks appetizing and achievable. The interesting thing to note is that half the “plate” is made up of fruit and vegetables. One quarter is grains, and one quarter is “protein” foods such as meat, eggs, dairy, and beans of all kinds. The Food guide is just that, a guide, which is something for us to aim for in our menus. But if we want to begin a brand new decade by setting some positive goals before ourselves, healthier eating may be one. That sets a challenge before us, gardeners! Let’s think ahead for a moment to this year’s upcoming gardens! With so many varieties of vegetables now developed for container gardening, all of us, even those without an actual “garden”, can try to grow something that can go from the planter to the plate. Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herbs and even potatoes and carrots are all excellent and productive choices in containers. If garden space is limited, as it is for many of us, what are our best gardening choices? First of all, make a list of your absolute “must-haves”. This will help focus on the main choices. For us, it’s tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash, and potatoes. We grow herbs in containers. Your list will be different, but when we make a list we can see that there is likely room for at least a bit of all our favorites. What are the best

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Gardener’s Notebook choices in terms of high yields for small gardens? Onions or shallots give back an impressive harvest with even a small row. Tomatoes are a wonderful choice, especially if you choose cherry or grape tomatoes. There are also tomatoes like Patio that are smaller (in plant size and tomato size) but have great yield. When space is limited avoid the sprawling, indeterminate tomatoes. Cucumbers will also deliver a good harvest; varieties like Cool Breeze will set fruit without bees, or Bush Pickle Hybrid that’s a bush variety growing only 36 inches tall, and are equally good in containers. Though it sprawls, zucchini is a high yield choice, because once it starts producing, it keeps right on, and the crop is so versatile: eat zucchini, raw, steamed, baked, or grate it and use it in spaghetti sauces, soups, muffins, or cakes. Sweet Pea used to make a wonderful zucchini chocolate cake, with a top layer of chocolate chips and walnuts: absolutely delicious! And very moist with the addition of grated zucchini. Beets are another plant that we can enjoy

from root to leaf: the beet root is delicious steamed, roasted, or in soups, and the leaves are full of vitamins and delicious in salads, steamed, or in yummy dishes like beetniks! Even a short row will yield a good number of beets. Sweet Pea always planted Detroit Dark Red, and these are still one of our favorites. Greens of all kinds are a wonderful healthy choice: whether it’s lettuce or Swiss chard, there are colorful and flavorful varieties that are a must for any garden patch. You’ll have many salads from a short row. Beans and peas are great for eating, but also wonderful for setting nitrogen in the soil. Here again, if we keep picking them, they will keep producing! You will be amazed at the yield from even a small garden or a collection of containers, and that delicious crop is a good step towards healthy eating! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 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!

Fatality rates down Fewer people were killed on Saskatchewan roads in 2019 than in any single year since records started being kept in the 1950s. SGI’s preliminary statistics indicate 71* people were killed in collisions in 2019. Over the preceding 10 years (20092018) Saskatchewan averaged nearly 140 road fatalities per year. Previously, the record low was 73, which occurred in 1951 when there was about a quarter the number of registered vehicles on the roads as there is today. “This number makes it clear that many Saskatchewan people have decided that it is no longer acceptable for this province to hold a different record, and one that we held not that many years ago, where we had the highest number of road fatalities in Canada,” Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “I want to thank all Saskatchewan residents who are working to make our roads safer, and I’d like to particularly acknowledge the work by law enforcement, media, and families affected by distracted or impaired driving. “However, collisions are preventable and even one traffic death is too many. We can’t celebrate when people are still being killed and injured on our roads.” As SGI reported in August (https://

www.sgi.sk.ca/news?title=progressreport--fewer-road-injuries-and-fatalities-in-2018-compared-to-10-year-average) of last year when releasing preliminary 2018 numbers, fatalities and injuries caused by traffic collisions continue to decrease in Saskatchewan, particularly those caused by impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding and improper seatbelt use. More enforcement, targeted legislation and powerful awareness efforts contribute to this, but it ultimately comes down to drivers making good decisions. “When people make the decision to drive safely, it literally saves lives,” SGI President and CEO Andrew Cartmell said. “If you are one of the drivers who still chooses to take risks like texting while you’re driving, driving when you’re impaired or driving at unsafe speeds, you are now in the minority. We ask you change your habits and become part of making this the province with the safest roads in Canada.” The Government of Saskatchewan, SGI and law enforcement ask everyone to keep one thing in mind throughout 2020, and beyond: Take care out there. *The 2019 number is considered preliminary, based on data available from police forces in Saskatchewan, and may be adjusted

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“What are you here to do for us tonight?” one of the 2007 Britain’s Got Talent judges asked, eyeing contestant #31829. There he stood, thirtysix years old, with an awkward stance and too many chins. He’d dreamed of spending his life singing. He knew he’d been born to it. But he’d been horribly bullied as a child. Seven bullyinflicted scars still hid under his hairline. The terror of those years had stolen his confidence. How remarkable then, that the gap-toothed, overweight contestant found enough courage to take his turn in the footlights at all. “To sing opera,” he said. The judges cringed. Exchanged glances. Barely restrained smirks. The man in the funny little suit watched their reactions, looking almost

ready to cry. “Go ahead,” they said. As a youngster, he’d taken up music in school. It became his solace, allowing him to escape the bullies during lunch hours, while practicing in the music room. Along the way, he fell in love with opera, grabbing every musical opportunity he could. Later he took extra jobs to earn enough money to travel to Italy for a group class with Italian tenor, Pavarotti. The singer picked him out as someone of whom to take note. But then came cancer, an accident and a series of health crises. Medical debts piled high. Paying them down obliterated his hopes of a life in opera. His lack of confidence didn’t help. So the contestant from South Wales stifled the dream, moved beyond his traumatic past and got on

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Sunny Side Up with life. He became a cell-phone salesman, married and served his community as a civil leader. He’d entered the competition on a whim, sure his voice would fall far from any judge’s smile. “I was terrified,” he admitted later. He got his mouth open nonetheless, and the first strains of a classic Pucccini aria emerged. A voice judge Simon Cowell later described as “magical” soared through the theatre. People forgot the funny 20015JJ0

suit, the extra pounds and chins, the gap in the teeth. Attendees wept in their seats. Others stood instantly, in praise of an undeniably God-given

gift. The competition could have closed in that instant. Paul Potts lives his dream now. Since winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, he has sung for the queen and performed hundreds of solo concerts in great halls around the world. He’s made numerous full length albums, and been interviewed hundreds of times. His humility shines through and his incomparable performances still bring

people to tears. “What would you say to your bullies now?” one interviewer asked. With remarkable grace, Paul responded, “In some ways, the bullying probably made me the person I am. So, in some ways, thank you.” Diamonds begin as lumps of coal. Pearls begin as irritations. Got tough stuff in your life? Whether or not it seems possible, God can bring good from it. Trust him for the jewel.

Pipeline regulations

Province Introduces The First Electronic Pipeline Registry In Canada The Government of Saskatchewan is modernizing and strengthening its regulatory oversight of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure in the province, with the proclamation of the Pipelines Amendment Act, 2019 (the Act). “This is the culmination of several years work and delivers on our promise, made in 2017, to ensure that Saskatchewan citizens and our environment are protected to the highest standard,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “The introduction of substantial enhancements to our pipeline licensing system will also provide more efficiency and regulatory certainty for our oil and gas sector.” In recent years, the province has enhanced regulatory systems to monitor and review pipeline construction and operations, with more stringent inspection, investigation, penalty and audit powers. The new Act and regulations will expand regulatory oversight to include retroactive licensing of approximately 80,000 flowlines across the province over the next four years and more stringent scrutiny of applications at higher-risk locations, such as waterways. With these changes, the Ministry of Energy and Resources has fully addressed all outstanding issues raised by the Provincial Auditor regarding the integrity and safety of pipelines in Saskatchewan.

This is the first system of its kind in Canada to adopt an entirely electronic registry of pipeline licensing and administration. The Act establishes a new module in the Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) for an Online license registry, similar to the Saskatchewan Land Titles Registry, which will issue and administer licenses for the oil, gas and mining sectors. “In developing the pipeline regulatory framework, the Government of Saskatchewan worked to ensure both regulatory efficiency and predictability for operators,” Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Vice-President of Western Canada Operations, Brad Herald said. “The new pipeline module, with its Online licensing registry, highlights the province’s commitment to monitoring and upholding the highest standards of safety for the public and the environment; standards that are also continuing priorities for industry.” The new system will also streamline the review of applications and reduce the time required for routine approvals. In addition, the introduction of administrative penalties will complete the overall compliance framework tied to pipeline regulation. The Pipelines Administration and Licensing Regulations are now in effect, along with Directive PNG034: Saskatchewan Pipelines Code, which clarifies and enhances requirements set out in previous regulations.

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“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” — Philippians 1:13 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.

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, February 2nd 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

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St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave. Yorkton, Sask

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Sunday Feb 2 Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

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Meeting of Christ in the Temple

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church

89 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2Y2 306-782-2998 Father Michael Faryna 306-601-9043 Wed., Jan 29th Thurs, Jan 30th - House Blessing Yorkton Fri., Jan 31st - Perogy Supper 5:00 pm Yorkton Sat., Feb 1st - House Blessing Sheho Sun., Feb 2nd - 33rd Sunday After Pentecost - Divine liturgy 10:00 am yorkton - House Blessing Melville Mon., Feb 3rd to Feb 7th - House Blessing Yorkton

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 Friday, January 31st Community Food Shelf 10:00 am; Communion at Yorkton Crossing Sunday, February 2nd - Worship Service 10:30 am Monday, February 3rd Quilting 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 4th Nursing Home Service 9:30 am Wednesday, February 5th Bible Study 10:00 am Community Food Shelf 10:00 am

++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, February 2nd Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 14th Pork Loin Supper 5:00 p.m. Tickets can be picked up at the Church office. Everyone Welcome

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Hartung local favourite at Tankard By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Starting Jan. 29, the 2020 SaskTel Tankard Men’s Provincial Championship returns to Melville for the first time in a half decade. Melville played host to the event back in 2015. When action gets under way at the Horizon Credit Union Centre there will be some familiar faces for local fans. Team Jacobson’s last visit to Melville was when they hit the ice against Team Steve Laycock in the 2015 Tankard final. Closer to home, the Hartung foursome from Langenburg; skip Kody Hartung, his brother third Tyler Hartung, second Jayden Shwaga and lead Mark Larsen, are back in search of a title after finishing fourth in 2019. The team, or at least half of it, have experience in Melville to draw on. “Tyler and I played for Dad

the last time the Tankard was in Melville,” said skip Kody. Being from Langenburg the Hartung rink will be the fan favourite for many, a situation Kody Hartung said is more positive than it is pressure creating. “I would say no to any added pressure,” he said. “You always want to play well in front of the fans.” When those fans are solidly behind a team it is actually a source of energy that the players can draw on. “That is an added bonus ... It gets the blood pumping and the adrenaline going,” said Hartung. Going into action in Melville, Hartung said his team is looking to salvage something positive from a season that has not gone smoothly. “We’ve had a little bit of a down season,” he said, noting it has not helped that third Tyler Hartung has been sidelined much of the season with a

broken toe. He is finally healed and back in action which puts the team back in a more familiar alignment as the championship rolls around. Certainly having family ties, Larsen is a brother-in-law, helps build spirit on the team, although Kody said he and brother Tyler may not always jive in their approach to a shot. “My brother’s not shy to say anything to anyone,” he said, but added when differences do arise “we’re pretty good at working things out.” Last year the Hartung rink ended up in the three versus four page playoff losing out at that point. They want a better result this time, and that means getting off to a solid start. “You definitely want to come out strong from the start,” said Kody Hartung, adding they want to qualify from the ‘A’ or ‘B’ side, so that come playoffs they can lose a game and still be in the mix.

“You want to get into the playoffs with that extra life,” he said. It won’t be easy as all three teams that finished ahead of the Hartung foursome are back for another run at the crown, including the Kirk Muyres rink from Saskatoon who won the championship in 2019. Kody Hartung said knowing the other teams means less surprises, and keeps their approach well-defined. “I think it simplifies it. You know what teams do going in,” he offered, adding “if you want to beat the top teams you have to play your game.” So what is the Hartung team’s strength? “The middle of our team can throw the high, hard ones,” said Kody Hartung, adding if a house gets messy and they need to “bang some rocks around (to clean things up), we can do that.” While Hartung notes the game has changed in the 15

years he has curled to where take-outs are less a part of the game, it’s a good card to have to play when needed. The team can also play the finesse game, the ability to bump and move rocks around the rings to score. The other key is keeping focused in games, even if you get behind early. With the current five rock rule there are generally lots of stones in play, so scoring three or four in an end to climb back into a game is far more common today, said Hartung. “You can never give up, never get down,” he said. Draw 1 of the championship will hit the ice Wednesday Jan. 29, at 2:30 p.m. where team Hartung will start off versus Josh Heidt from Kerrobert. The championship winner will represent Saskatchewan at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier, February 29 – March 8 in Kingston, Ontario.

DePape saves aid good cause By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Kael DePape is a netminder with the Yorkton SECON Maulers hockey teams, so making a save is a good thing for his team. This year however, each save DePape makes is just a bit bigger since it helps raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. With each save DePape makes he is collecting $2 from sponsor ReMax Blue Chip Realty in the city with the yearend total going to the local youth organization. “Last year, after the season, after school I volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club,” explained DePape, adding that experience showed him first-hand “how much they were doing for the community and families in Yorkton.” The 16-year-old DePape decided he wanted to help beyond volunteering.

Last season he said he had participated in the October Saves Program which raised dollars for breast cancer research and awareness, and from that experience came an idea. “Rather than a big national fundraiser I thought maybe I’d do something closer to home that needs support,” he said. While it took some time for the idea to get approved by the team, which DePape “pulled the heartstrings a bit” as he waited for the goahead, once everyone said yes the idea fell into place quite easily. ReMax was quick to come on-side. “They were the first place I actually went and met with,” said DePape, and they thought the idea was a great one. With ReMax putting up the $2 a save, the rest has been up to DePape. As of Jan. 23, he said he has had 752 saves as a

Kael DePape, goaltender has made every save he makes about more than backstopping his team. Mauler this season, pushing the total raised to just more than $1500. There are 10-games left in the Saskatchewan AAA Midget Hockey League season for the Maulers, and DePape hopes to see enough

games and enough rubber flying his way to push the total to $2000. From the perspective of the Boys and Girls Club, the effort being made by DePape is appreciated. “It is absolutely

amazing,” said Lorraine Moeller, Executive director at Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton, Inc., adding “calls like that don’t come very often.” Obviously DePape volunteering opened the door to the fundraiser.

“It’s such a nice fit,” said Moeller, adding “we’re always looking for new ways to keep programs current for young people that are coming in the door, and that takes funding,” so the donation is certainly welcomed.

Hockey camp big win for many By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was a win, win, win event as a two-day hockey camp was held recently for players in the Novice Division of Yorkton Minor Hockey. The first win was there were more than 50 youth who took part. The second win was having Grain Millers come on board to help fund the event. And, the third win was the Jim Pattison’s Children’s Hospital Foundation as event instructor Derek Serdachny passed on his fee to the Saskatoonbased facility. Mark Schendel,

Novice Division liaison with Yorkton Minor Hockey said he had the idea for the mini-camp several months ago. “The past summer my two kids attended the Serdachny High Performance Hockey camp,” he explained, adding the idea of an inclusive camp for all players, even those who might not otherwise be able to afford going came to him. So Schendel said he talked to school operator Derek Serdachny after a session, and he was immediately interested. “I didn’t hesitate. I was 100 per cent on board,” said Serdachny. Next Schendel sought

out Terry Tyson with Grain Millers to support their Outdoor Hockey Day, which was to be held recently but was postponed until mid-February due to cold weather. Grain Millers came up with $2,000 which flowed through to Serdachny to host the camp, which was held Jan. 22 and 23 in Bredenbury. It was Serdachny who offered to donate the money to the new hospital in Saskatoon, making the decision for deeply personal reasons. He said their daughter was born with Craniosynostosis a birth defect in which the bones in a baby’s skull join together too early. Continued on Page A14

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It seems that often today sports news, at least at the professional level, is about bad things, or at the very least disappointing ones. We have the disappointment of Kawhi Leonard taking his NBA championship ring and leaving TO for California climates and the scandal ripping through baseball regarding the stealing of pitcher signs as recent examples. It’s no wonder I like off-the-beaten-path sports more and more, since big money isn’t quite the lure to get into shady areas to succeed for the money.

But, it’s hard to divest one’s long-held interest in the big sports, so when there is some good news around one of them it is time to truly celebrate as basketball fans did last spring with the Raptor championship, and as they should be now with the announcement Canadian baseball player Larry Walker is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Walker had a great career, one that included a career batting average of .313, to go along with 383 home runs, 1311 RBIs, and 230 steals. Some will note Walker’s home run totals

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Sports may have been aided by the thin air of Colorado, but his on-road numbers were actually better in his time with the Rockies. An NL MVP in 1997, five all-stars appearances, seven gold gloves and three Silver Slugger awards also speak to a highly successful career

on both sides of the playing field. When you look at the numbers the question that should be asked is why it took until Walker’s final year of voting eligibility to sneak into the HoF by the narrowest of margins? No doubt he would

have been aided by spending time in bigger markets. Derek Jeter, as an example, was also voted into the hall of fame this year, but in his first year on the ballot, and only one vote short of it being unanimous. There is no doubt his perceived greatness as a player was aided by a career with the New York Yankees. Had Jeter toiled with say San Diego, he would not have come so close to a unanimous selection. Like many things, common sense, often eludes baseball HoF voters. But, while last ditch, and by the proverbial skin of their teeth, vot-

ers at least got it right in the end with Walker. He was as an active player, and remains so years after retirement, the second best player to ever come out of this country, bettered only by the great pitcher Ferguson Jenkins. When it comes to position players, Walker sits alone in Canadian baseball. Locally, we may look fondly to outfielder Terry Puhl, and catcher Russell Martin has had a fine career, but Walker is HoF material, and that has finally been recognized, and as Canadian baseball fans we should be both pleased and proud.

Sobkow joins college team in Missouri HofF By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When Phil Sobkow looks back 2003 was quite

a year. The Calder-area product was attending the University of Central Missouri playing base-

ball. “I started out in the bullpen,” he recalled, but was soon starting. Sobkow would go

9-0 that season, being a unanimous all conference and all region selection as a pitcher. He was in-line for All-American

Schendel said the Terrier fundraiser for Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts was helped out at the camp as a result of the

players being involved, with a bucket set up that collected just shy of $300. The bigger winner was the children’s hospital.

HOCKEY Continued from Page A13 The condition required 18 trips to Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, because there was no similar facility in Saskatchewan at the time. “It’s a service that we need,” he said of the facility in Saskatoon, adding had it been open when his daughter – who is doing fine now – needed the care, it would have saved his family a lot of kilometres. Schendel said there are 66 players enrolled in Novice this season in

Yorkton, and most took part in the camp. “Both days we had more than 50 kids attend the camp,” he said, adding for many it was their first hockey camp. “It was about learning skills, having fun and meeting other kids,” he said. In addition to Serdachny running the camp the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers sent players to help out. “That was really cool to see,” said Schendel. “They had such energy and enthusiasm with the kids.”

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status but needed 10 wins to qualify. The personal success was mirrored on the field by the Mules team. “We were so dominant. We won 42 or 43 to end the year, or something like that. We were ranked top-three all year. We had nine-10-12 guys end up playing professional baseball,” said Sobkow. The last win came hoisting the College World Series trophy. Sobkow said the Mules had always been a very competitive college program. “Before I got there they were in the playoffs 11 straight, but hadn’t won it since (19)94,” he said. The World Series win and dominating performance was not forgotten, and the team was recently inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, MS. Sobkow said he didn’t make to the induction, having returned to the school for alumni weekend last October, but

added he will visit the Hall of Fame one day, adding his one year with the Mules remains a career highlight. “When you’re on any type of team and you win something like that you stay pretty close,” he said, adding there was a camaraderie based on a desire to succeed from day one that season. “There was an attitude everybody on that team had to win the World Series. That was everybody’s focus. “It was great being around a group of guys that were so motivated to achieve one thing.” For Sobkow the year only got better too. “Four, or five days after that I got drafted by the (Los Angeles) Dodgers,” he said. “... So 2003 was a pretty good year for me.”

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James Andreas tells the stories of people By Devin Wilger Staff Writer As an author, and a person, James Andreas is focused on people. He recently spoke at the Yorkton Crossing retirement community, where he now lives, about his life and work. Andreas began writing because of his interest in people. He said this goes back to his childhood, when he knew the homesteaders and they would tell him stories. “They told me a lot that they wouldn’t tell my grandparents.” His belief in the equality of people started from a young age, when his parents told him to never make fun of an accent. Because of this, he said he was open to learning about people from all backgrounds, and interested in learning their stories, which served as an inspiration for his own. His goal was to write stories that are difficult to put down. A life of travelling around the province, whether with education, sports, music or working with the Catholic church, gave Andreas plenty of opportunities to meet people from everywhere. They inspired his writ-

ing. “I could write for six or eight hours a day, no problem.” One of his interests was also the homebrew trade, and he’s still interested in finding out more. He asked multiple people at the event what they knew about the town of Govenlock, which he said was part of the homebrew trade, with alcohol from this area shipped down there, which was 30 miles from the American border. “I knew the station agent down there and I phoned his daughter and I said, you know those two shacks by the railroad? She said yeah, those were railroad supplies. I said it wasn’t, it was homebrew.” While he wrote a book about homebrew, he said it was now the hardest of his books to find. Andreas says that his family’s ‘heart and soul’ is his wife Evelyn, who he has been married to for 69 years. Still very much in love, he has nothing but admiration for her. “She hasn’t got an enemy in the world. When I took her to see my two grandpas, ‘my cracking Jim’s got a good looker there!’ That’s how she was welcomed.”

James Andreas speaks to the crowd at Yorkton Crossing. His entire family lives in the province, including eleven children, 22 grandchildren and an increasing number of great-grandchildren, all within two to three hours of each other. Like their

grandfather, they all tend to poke gentle fun at each other. “I had one granddaughter who came up, she was in her late 20s, she came up and said “I was insulted grandpa.” I

asked, “why were you insulted?” “Someone said I was just like you!””

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Five ways to protect against hearing loss A certain degree of hearing loss can be a normal part of the aging process. However, people who take steps to protect their hearing long before Father Time takes his toll can prevent the extreme hearing loss suffered by millions of seniors across the globe. John’s Hopkins Medicine states that approximately 15 percent of adults aged 18 years and older report some difficulty hearing and up to 39 percent of adults in their sixties have hearing problems. Lost hearing cannot be restored, though hearing aids and other devices can help people with hearing loss hear better. Hearing aids are not always an accessory people look forward to needing, so it’s good to know that a few simple strategies can protect people’s hearing over the long haul. 1. Get a baseline hearing exam. Speak with an audiologist, who can test your hearing and establish a baseline level against which future tests will be measured. This way it is easier to see if hearing loss is increasing over time. 2. Turn down the volume. Audio devices can contribute to hearing loss.

Earbuds are particularly dangerous because they fit directly next to the eardrum. The World Health Organization says that 1.1 billion teens and young

adults worldwide are at risk for noiseinduced hearing loss from unsafe use of audio devices. Set the maximum volume on audio devices below 60 percent

and wear headphones for no more than an hour a day. Keeping music low on other devices is also adviseable. 3. Wear protective gear. Protective gear includes ear plugs and protective earphones. This gear should be worn whenever you expect to encounter loud noises, such as when you mow the lawn, go hunting or shooting, attend rock concerts, or visit construction sites. 4. Limit use of cotton swabs. Ear wax is beneficial to the ears and can stop dust and other particles from entering the ear. Furthermore, using a cotton swab can potentially cause damage to sensitive organs in the ear if they are inserted too far or too roughly, advises the hearing testing service Ear-Q. 5. Avoid loud noises. Steer clear of fireworks, noisy city centers, loud performances, and other situations if you do not have hearing protection. Remember, hearing loss often doesn’t produce immediate symptoms or pain. However, over time, hearing loss can become noticeable. A proactive approach can help people avoid significant hearing loss as they age.

Put on your dancing shoes before you read this I have always been impressed with the Malanka celebration. Impressed because it seems the Ukrainian people have gone to great effort over the years preserving their culture. There are a number of Malanka “Generous Eve” events in the area and they most often include all ages dressed in wonderful attire with specialized dances representing areas in the “Old Country”. Their language has seemed to withstand the generations, more so than most of our languages in this diverse

Saskatchewan. The Malanka held in Yorkton at the Painted Hand Casino on January 10th, 2020, stands out for me. Why do I say that? Well the band, The Ukrainian Oldtimers started out the evening by saying they were going to share the history of the Malanka in their time. The spokesman talked about his personal experience on the farm 60-70 years ago when he was a child. How most people at the time had very little but endeavoured to have the 12 dishes of the meal. How

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Seniors in the Parkland they came with horses and good spirits to enjoy each other’s company. He often spoke in Ukrainian and had the audience saying yes, I remember that. Now, I honestly did not understand the Ukrainian language ( I am from a GermanFrench background) but he spoke enough English

that I understood the era he was talking about. I could paint the picture in my mind as I noticed others were doing. It was indeed a special time of the evening. To me, that night even went a step further. There was a gentleman by the name of John Stogan who came up

from the audience and returned the blessing by handing out wheat to the band members. John said he did this because over the years when this band and others would give out the blessing it was left at that. John felt this blessing should be reciprocated as it was meant to be. I could see that the band really appreciated this and was quite frankly taken by surprise because it had not been done before. The meal was not only traditional in composition but wonderfully delicious. And then we are to dance later on? How

could we not with the start of the evening showcasing four age groups of local dancers. And then with the music and wit of these Ukrainian Oldtimers how could one not get up onto the dance floor. There were very few times that the dance floor was not full. The people who attended this Malanka (average age of 70), having attended many Malankas over the years, went home with special memories. These memories were brought forth by the band’s historical and personal stories. They also went home knowing they had returned the blessing!

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not interested in getting them published, because the business is tough – especially if you’re selfpublishing – he said that some of his kids might be interested in doing something with the manuscripts. He said that there were some publishers who were interested, but wanted total control, to increase the price, and thought there should be more sex and swearing, which Andreas thought was inappropriate for the stories he was telling. “We never ever did swear.” Andreas’ books are available at Yorkton Crossing while supplies last.

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Health screenings men should discuss with their physicians Routine doctor visits are a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Even men who feel healthy and live active lifestyles must make routine visits to their healthcare providers. Such visits can assess risk for future medical problems and offer men the opportunity to update vaccinations. Routine health checkups also give doctors a chance to screen for medical issues. Doctors consider a man’s age and other risk factors to determine when and how frequently he will need certain medical screenings. For

specific medical screenings with their physicians. The following are some general screening tests and guidelines recommended for all men between the ages of 40 and 64. Prostate cancer Most men age 50 or older should discuss screening for prostate cancer with their physicians. Ethnicity and family history are some of the recognized risk factors for prostate cancer. As a result, African American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer in a first degree relative younger

example, while men between the ages of 40 and 64 are often advised to get blood pressure screenings at least once per year, those with diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and other conditions may need more frequent screenings. No two men have the same medical histories, which only highlights the need for men of all ages to schedule annual physical exams with their physicians. Such exams can reveal potential problems and also make for great opportunities to discuss more

than 65 should discuss screenings beginning at age 45. There are pros and cons to prostate cancer screenings, and these should be part of men’s discussions with their physicians. Colorectal cancer All men between the ages of 50 and 75 should be screened for colorectal cancer. Physicians may recommend colorectal screening for men under age 50 with a family history of colon cancer or polyps. In addition, physicians may consider screenings for men under 50 who have a history of inflammatory

bowel disease. Cholesterol It’s advised for men to have their cholesterol levels checked every five years. Men with certain conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, may need to be checked more often. Diabetes Diabetes screenings are recommended every three years for men age 45 and older. Men who are overweight and younger than 45 should ask their physicians if they should be screened before they reach 45. Osteoporosis Women are more like-

ly to develop osteoporosis than men, but that doesn’t mean men are immune to this condition marked by a weakening of the bones due to tissue loss. Fractures after age 50, heavy alcohol use, smoking, and low body weight are some risk factors that can make men vulnerable to osteoporosis. Health screenings can catch diseases and other conditions in their early stages when they’re most treatable. Such screenings should be a vital part of men’s health routines.

Ways to lend a helping hand to seniors Inviting elderly relatives or neighbors over to dinner and social gatherings is a great way to make them feel like valued members of your community. Men and women looking to give back to their communities can do so in various ways. Some might coach youth sports teams, while others might organize food and clothing drives for the less fortunate. Giving back to seniors in your town or city is another way to strengthen your community. Many seniors maintain their independence long past retirement age, but some may need a helping hand as they get older. The following are a handful of ways you can improve the quality of life of

seniors in your community. • Deliver meals. Seniors who are confined to their homes typically need to have their meals delivered to them. Men and women looking to help seniors can volunteer to work with their local Meals on Wheels program. Meals on Wheels boasts a national network of more than 5,000 independently run programs, and these programs rely on more than two million volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to seniors with limited mobility. The need for volunteers to help seniors figures to grow in the coming decades. • Help around the house. The work required to maintain a home is considerable no mat-

ter a person’s age, but that task is even more difficult for seniors. Even the healthiest seniors may not have the mobility or physical strength required to keep up with household chores. Offering to help a senior maintain his or her home is a great way to improve their quality of life. Visit an elderly relative or neighbor and offer to mow their lawn, take out their garbage or perform another task they might find challenging. Performing a few chores around a senior’s house won’t take long, but such gestures can have a big impact on seniors’ lives. • Invite seniors over for dinner. Many seniors suffer from feelings of isolation, which can contribute to depression.

Families are now more geographically diverse, and a senior’s children and grandchildren may not live nearby. In such cases, it’s easy for seniors to grow lonely and feel isolated from their communities. Inviting seniors over for a weekly dinner or to backyard social gatherings can help them maintain a connection to their communities and reduce their feelings of isolation. Extending such invitations also provides a great way for parents to instill in their children a respect for and appreciation of the elderly. • Arrange transportation for seniors who no longer drive. Many seniors stop driving when they realize their skills behind the wheel have dimin-

ished. But even though they may relinquish their drivers’ licenses, seniors still need to keep their doctor’s appointments and get out of the house. Speak with your neighbors who also want to help seniors to arrange transportation for those who can no longer get themselves around town. Explain to seniors’ physicians when you or your neighbors are most available to get seniors to their appointments. In addition, offer to drive seniors to the grocery store when making your own shopping trips. Many seniors made valuable contributions to the communities they call home. And those communities can give back by helping seniors overcome the demands of aging.

Exercise and aging: how to work out safely after 50 In an ideal world, people young and old exercise each day. But as men and women age, finding time to work out is not so easy. Commitments to work and family often take precedence over daily exercise. As a result, many people 50 and over might not have exercised regularly or at all in many years. But as children grow up or even move out, people facing down their golden years are often compelled to get back in the gym. That’s a wise decision that can increase a person’s chances of being healthy and happy in retirement. But before beginning a new exercise regimen, men and women over 50 should take heed of the following safety tips to ensure their efforts are not derailed by accident or injury. • Speak with your physician. The National Institute on Aging notes that even people with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis can be physically active. However, anyone with such a condition and even those who don’t fall into those categories should consult with their physicians

and light strength training so your muscles, tendons and ligaments can adjust. Initially, exercise every other day so your body has ample time to recover between workouts. • Choose the right places to exercise outdoors. Exercising outside provides the best of both worlds for many people, providing a chance to get healthy all while enjoying the great outdoors. When exercising outdoors, choose areas that are not remote and where

and receive a full physical before exercising. Such a consultation and checkup can shed light on any unknown issues, and physicians can offer advice on how to safely manage any problems that may arise. • Begin with lowintensity exercises. Even if you feel great and have maintained a healthy weight, don’t push yourself too hard at the start. Your body needs time to adjust to physical activity, so choose low-intensity exercises like walking

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others can see you and offer help if you suffer an injury or have an accident. Boardwalks, public parks and outdoor gyms are safer places to work out than wooded areas or other places well off the beaten path. • Stay hydrated. The

NIA notes that many people lose their sense of thirst as they age. But just because you aren’t thirsty does not mean you don’t need water, especially while exercising. Water regulates body temperature and lubricates the joints, thereby

decreasing your risk of injury during exercise. Exercising after 50 can help people live healthy well into retirement. But caution must be exercised when aging men and women return to exercise after a long break.

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SHULMAN - Gerry Andy Shulman, 58 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his home in Prince Albert, SK. He was born on June 29, 1961, in Yorkton, SK and was the beloved son to Mary (Rurak) Shulman and the late Andrew Shulman. Gerry truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures - even when over the last many years his health was failing him. He enjoyed reminiscing and chatting with friends and family, over indulging in foods he enjoyed (which was almost anything and everything!) and using his humour to spark joy in everyone’s lives that he came across including all the lives he touched in the many careers he had throughout his life. Gerry had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Gerry was known as the family practical joker and his contagious laughter would ensue after his prank was pulled off as he envisioned. In his younger years, he spent countless hours teaching his oldest niece Jenn how to play Atari and Nintendo, sharing his love of music and teaching her how to be the next “schebnik” just like him. He is survived by his mother, Mary; sisters Sonia Haberstock and Darlene (Randy) Zimmer, and nieces and nephews Jenn (Robert) Ricker; Tristin, Hayden and Calla; Derek (Cherie) Houghton; Jada and Carter; Kyle (Brooke) Haberstock; Falin (Thayne) Dilts (Trace, Jayclyn, Brielle, Brexton, and Emberley; Chantelle and Desirae Zimmer. Gerry was predeceased by his father Andrew, brother in law Donny Haberstock, Baba Rosie (Hnatiuk) Shulman and Uncle Mike Rurak. Gerry will be remembered as a shining light in various communities. At this time, there will be no funeral service as per Gerry’s wishes. Donations can be made in memory of Gerry to a charity of your choice. RIEDER - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Olga Rieder, of Yorkton, SK. Olga passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 85. Olga was born November 2, 1934 in the Calder area to Fred and Dora Mysko. She was the third born of four children. Olga grew up in the Calder area where she attended Minerva school until grade 8 and got her grade 12 in Calder, SK. Olga enjoyed a 30 year career at the Bank of Montreal in Yorkton. In 1955 Olga Mysko and William Rieder were united in marriage at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton, followed by a celebration in Calder. They were married for 56 years. Shortly after marriage, they took over the family farm 2 miles north of Tonkin, SK where they would live until William’s passing in 2012. There they grew their family to welcome a son Darrell and daughters Linda and Leslie. In addition to working full time at the bank, Olga kept up with the demands of having a family and a farm. She always grew an impressive vegetable garden and tended to the chickens and dairy cows. She was an incredible cook and spoiled her family with traditional Ukrainian foods and many, many sweets. Olga was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, socializing, sewing and playing cards. Olga was predeceased by her parents Fred and Dora Mysko, in-laws Wilhelm and Elise Rieder, husband William and son Darrell, sister-in-law Joan Mysko, brother Steve Mysko, sister-in-law Nettie Mysko, brothers-inlaw, Gordon Andrews and Orest Yaholnitsky, sister Irene Yaholnitsky, Olga is survived by her daughter-in-law Joyce Rieder (Wes Pearce) of Regina, SK and her children: Lisa (Andy) and their son, Levi; and Colleen (Cam) and their son Max; her daughter Linda (Brad) Ouart of Yorkton, SK and their children, Pamela (Dennis) and Tyler; and daughter Leslie (Dale) of Hinton, AB and their children, Dion (Skyler) and their daughter Blayke and Allanah and her daughter Brynn. She is also survived by her brother Ernie Mysko, brother-in-law Henry Rieder and sisters-in-law Anne Rieder, Margaret Rieder-Andrews and Sonja Rieder along with numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Olga touched many lives, she will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her many family and friends. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Yorkton, SK. A private family interment took place at Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, SK. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Olga’s name may make donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. To leave words of sympathy for the family please contact www.ChristiesFuneralHome.com.

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SPILCHEN - Elizabeth Spilchen was born on March 27, 1927 in the Fenwood district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of Emily (nee Nagy) and Charlie Takach. She attended the Bernadine School near Goodeve. The family farmed in the Fenwood district until moving to a farm in the Saltcoats district in 1947. Shortly after that ‘Betty’ moved to Ontario where she worked on a tobacco farm for a while before moving into Toronto where she found employment cleaning houses for a number of families. It was there that she met Albert Ellis, whom she married in 1948. In 1949 they were blessed with a daughter and then a son in 1960. In 1967 the family moved to Miami, FLA where Albert passed away. Elizabeth returned to Toronto shortly after but soon came back home to the Saltcoats district before eventually settling in Yorkton. Here she met William ‘Bill’ Spilchen, whom she married in 1971. Bill passed away in 2002. A typical homemaker, Elizabeth loved to crochet, she kept a large garden and was an excellent cook and baker, known for her strudel, cottage cheese buns and homemade soups. She loved watching sports, especially hockey and baseball on TV. In her younger years she was a wrestling fan. Elizabeth and Bill were avid horseshoe players, travelling to many sports days in the summer months. She was proud of her well cared for backyard and spent many evenings on her back deck. She was also a beloved grandma, babysitting her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren on many occasions. Even as her health began to decline, Elizabeth maintained her independence and was able to live in her own home until her passing. Hospitalized on January 9, she passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina. She was 92 years of age. Predeceased by her father Charlie (1967), mother Emily (1984); brothers Andy (1953), Paul (1999), Charlie (2000) and Louie (2006) and by her son Albert (2018). She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Betty (John) Kobitz of the Saltcoats district; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jennifer Kobitz (Glen Niefer) of Yorkton and Jennifer’s children Wyatt and Cody of Edmonton and Pressleigh of the Saltcoats district and Jeffrey Kobitz (Nicole Blackwell) of the Saltcoats district as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day officiating. Music played was “Angels Among Us” and “Please Remember Me”. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark with Jeffrey Kobitz, Pressleigh Dingman, Nicole Blackwell, Greg Datema, Glen Niefer and Cody Strutynski serving as the casket bearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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FOOKES - Kenneth Alexander Fookes, the fourth of nine children of Alex and Martha Fookes, was born in Rhein, SK on December 24, 1935. Kenny grew up in the Rhein district and, as a young man, spent a great deal of time in Selkirk and Stonewall, MB with aunts, uncles and cousins. Ken married Una Daum on December 5, 1959. Ken and Una made their home in Tonkin, SK where they raised their 4 children. As an avid sports fan, Ken enjoyed watching baseball, basketball, football and curling. Ken played baseball, bowled, curled and won trophies for the many tournaments he entered into. Ken served on the board of the Tonkin Curling for 4 terms and was the president of Tonkin Curling club for 5 years. Ken loved to be outdoors, walking and enjoying the natural world. Fishing and hunting were two of his passions. Ken and his hunting buddy, Walter, spent many hours together tracking moose in the Hudson Bay region. Ken was involved with the Boy Scouts of Canada for more than 3 decades, working closely with the Scouts Canada executive in program development for the Boy Scouts. Ken passed away at Yorkton Regional Health Centre due to heart failure on January 16, 2020. He was 84 years of age. Ken is predeceased by his parents, Alex and Martha (Waschenfelder); wife Una (Daum); brothers Arnold and Stanley and sister Dorthea (Davis). Ken is survived by his children: Laurel (Frank Chiarizia), Karen (Murray Marshall), Darren (Bev Zwirsky), Trent (Brenda Pawliw); grandchildren: Derek Marshall, Mena Chiarizia, Kelsey Marshall, Bram Fookes, Eric Fookes, Conrad Chiarizia, Byron Fookes and Justin Fookes; his dear friend and companion, Carol Maahs and his siblings: Iona (Kraus), David, Marylin (Klaudman), Sandra (Schepp) and Donald as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Music played was “Were You There” and “My Way”. The interment took place in the family plot in the Garden of St. John with grandson Derek Marshall serving as the urn bearer. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

SORESTAD - Evan Dean. November 21, 1961 – January 20, 2020. Evan was born in Saskatoon and grew up in Yorkton and Saskatoon, SK. At 16, Evan graduated from Evan Hardy High School in 1978. At 21, he convocated at the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Law in 1983 then articled with the Attorney General in Regina and was accepted as a lawyer by the Saskatchewan Bar in 1984. He also articled in Grande Prairie and became a lawyer in Alberta in 1985. Evan married his high school sweetheart Debbie Lendzyk in 1985 and they had 3 sons Andrew (1987), Curtis (1995) and Nicholas (2001). Evan’s family lived in Lethbridge, AB and Saskatoon, SK before Evan bought his own law office in 1990 in Canora, SK. He sold the practice when he got a position as Labour Relations Officer at Federated Cooperatives in Saskatoon in 1997. Evan enjoyed travelling all over western Canada negotiating contracts and advising managers on employment issues and the law until he retired in 2015. Since July 2019, Evan courageously tried to beat cancer until he peacefully passed away at Royal University Hospital. Evan is survived by wife Debbie, sons Andrew (Kristi Billard), Curtis, and Nicholas; parents Glen and Sonia. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister: Mark (Janice) from Kelowna BC, Donna Stewart (John) from Grande Prairie AB, and Myron (Amy) from Rapid City, South Dakota. His nephews and nieces include: Joe, Tom, Andrea, Alex, Devon (Beth and family), Brendan and Hannah. Evan is also survived by mother-in-law Patricia Lendzyk and sister-in-law Donna Lendzyk (David Kopp). Evan is predeceased by grandparents: John Sorestad and Myrtle Sorestad-Peterson; and Stephen and Josephine Talpash; and father-in-law Peter Lendzyk. The Divine Liturgy was held at the Dormition of The Blessed Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church (120 105th St W.), Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM with celebrant Reverend Father André Lalach. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted by the Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Parish towards the Expansion Project (120 105 St W, Saskatoon, SK., S7N 1N2) or the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS Saskatchewan, Suite 202, 220 20th St. West, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 0W9; www.cpaws-sask.org). To share memories and condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries-Guestbook”. Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach, Park Funeral Home, 306.244.2103. CHALUS - Steve Chalus left this world peacefully with his granddaughter by his side on January 22, 2020 at the age of 94. Steve was born November 12, 1925 on the family farm near Canora, SK. He attended Chernowitz School until Grade 7. He married his wife Edna on October 16, 1955. They had two children Dave and Danny in 1956 and 1957. The family farmed first in the Dobronoutz District and then in the sixties in the Beaverdale District. In the early eighties they sold the farm and retired to Yorkton. Upon retirement, they took several bus tours visiting the Maritimes and the USA. They also travelled to Hawaii frequently. Steve enjoyed walking and going for coffee at the local McDonalds on Broadway for many years. They sold their home in Yorkton in 2017. Edna moved to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home and Steve moved to Bentley. Although they lived apart for a few years, Steve drove to visit her often and when he gave up driving, he would make sure he found a ride to visit her. Last spring, Steve moved to the Nursing home as well. Steve was always so wonderful to his granddaughter, Crystal. As a child Crystal spent a lot of time with him and Edna, they travelled as a family and went out for meals at only McDonalds. Up unto his passing, he still loved when Crystal brought him his favourite meal of all time, McChickens to the Nursing home. Crystal enjoyed spending time with Steve, he was an interesting man, who had sharp wit and a good sense of humour. He had a love of collecting napkins (because you never know when you could need one) and chocolate bar treats. He always had a stash. His son Dave passed this fall, but Steve’s story wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the bond and relationship they shared. If teasing is the measure of love, they truly loved each other. They were father and son, but also friends and if you were a fly on the wall, their banter together would make you chuckle. Steve leaves behind his wife, Edna Chalus (Shwedyk) of Yorkton. His granddaughter Crystal (Cortney) Solonenko, and his great grandchildren Jordann & Lyric of Stornoway. Steve was predeceased by his siblings, parents and sons Dave and Danny and daughter in law Linda. The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Music played was Grandpa and Amazing Grace. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Luke with Cortney Solonenko, Marty Schrot, Ted Deneschuk and Lonnie Chupa serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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I was 14 when North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950. As an adolescent, I was more preoccupied with puberty-related personal issues than politics. But when Canada sent military personnel as part of a UN effort, I religiously followed the battle lines. Every day the local paper’s front page reported how troops were doing, with a map showing enemy and allied movements. Now we face an even greater challenge, but it’s not always reflected in headlines. In October 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a terrifying report on humanity’s impact on the chemistry of the atmosphere — the source of air, weather, climate and seasons. Our emissions have increased average global temperatures by at least 1 C since pre-industrial times, causing ice sheets and glaciers to melt, and wildfires, hurricanes, floods and droughts to become more widespread and intense. At the 2015 Paris climate conference, all nations committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions so temperatures wouldn’t rise by more than 2 C by 2100. The IPCC report concluded a rise above 1.5 C will cause climate chaos. We’re on a trajectory to reach 3 C or more! The report gave a glimmer of hope that we could escape catastrophic climatic consequences by reducing emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 and completely by 2050. The IPCC study didn’t garner the same kinds of headlines or urgent stor-

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ies as the Korean War. Soon after its release, Canada legalized cannabis, which pushed everything else to the media sidelines. The IPCC target of cutting emissions in half within a decade and completely in three decades is a narrow window, with enormous ecological, economic and political repercussions, yet the urgent call to action was a one-day, low-key media event. Last May, the UN released a major global biodiversity study showing humanity has caused species loss comparable to mega-extinctions in which up to 90 per cent of plants and animals disappeared. It’s not just whales, tigers and penguins that are endangered; insects, the most abundant, diverse and important animals, have been devastated by decades of poisons pumped into air, water and soil. Now, up to a million plant and animal species are in imminent danger of vanishing! As Earth’s top predator, we depend on nature’s productivity and services — exchanging carbon dioxide with oxygen, filtering water in the hydrologic cycle, creating soil, capturing sunlight, renewing protoplasm, etc. Climate change and large-scale extinction are intimately related consequences of human activity with

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enormous repercussions for us, yet when Prince Harry and Meghan had a baby in May, media coverage of species extinction disappeared. Our great evolutionary advantage — intelligence — has served us well. But we’ve become such a powerful presence that our collective impact is driving changes in the physical, chemical and biological properties of the planet on a geological scale — leading some to call this the Anthropocene epoch. Confronting climate and extinction challenges with the urgency they deserve must dominate our thoughts and priorities. Every day, media report on Dow Jones averages, the S&P index, the value of the loonie, the price of a barrel of oil, the current status of companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, Exxon and Toyota, and celebrity and sports news. But what about the real things that matter to us? How many tonnes of pesticides were spread

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around the globe or plastic into the ocean? How many species have vanished? How many plastic microbeads, hormone mimics and carcinogens have we consumed? How many hectares of land have become desert? How much carbon dioxide have we added to the air? How many tonnes must be reduced to keep temperature from rising above 1.5 C? So many numbers are of far greater importance for our species’ future than stock market values, yet media often ignore them. We’ve frittered away two of the 12 years we have to halve our greenhouse gas emissions. Where is the daily discussion about concrete ways to reduce them? What about job opportunities acting on ecological crises will create? It’s said that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. What are we doing while the planet is burning? So blinded by our success as a species, we’re preoccupied by our own amusement, comfort, hyperconsumption, businesses and politics. We proceed down this path at our peril. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Learn more at www. davidsuzuki.org.

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Wooden charm in another Ludarden game Of late I have been working through a selection of games from designer Philippe Proux and publisher Ludarden. While I wouldn’t suggest any game from this designer is a ‘classic’, I will say they have almost all impressed. The reason our group has been impressed is two-fold. To begin with, the games are all made entirely of wood. Now I’m not sure if that is a good thing for the planet as we grow to appreciate the role trees play in a

greater way, but in terms of game aesthetics it is a total win, at least from my perspective. Wooden games and toys harken back to my youth decades ago, and I am instantly drawn to them. Proux also designs wonderfully simple games in terms of learning the rules. I will note that since English is not the first language of the company, at times the English rules seem a touch convoluted, but that does seem as a result of translation. Gamers, especially

THE MEEPLE GUILD (Yorkton) meeple.guild@gmail.com those who have played a lot of games, will rather quickly discern the rules if translation has created any ambiguity. Which brings me to Nivos another game from Proux.

In Nivos there are 25 building blocks of different shape and colour. Each turn you place one block within the simple parametres: when played on the starting grid: don’t put it on an empty space

and don’t touch a block of the same colour. With only 25 pieces you have basically 12 turns in a game, so play is quick. Every time you cannot satisfy the rules, which includes having to start a new level, you get a wooden cylinder, with every cylinder being a little bigger than the one before. You stack the cylinders and at the end of the game the player with the shortest stack is the winner. Among win conditions this one seems

quite novel, and certainly adds a bit of interest to Nivos. This is another of those fun filler games from Ludarden, allowing for two, three and in teams four players. While not very ‘deep’ in terms of game play, the quick play and nice wooden element endears the game to the point of recommendation, Check it out at www. ludarden.com Thanks to fellow Adam Daniels for his help in running through this game for review.

Bird numbers in decline In the Fall of 2019 a report was published in the online journal Science indicating that since 1970, the United States and Canada have lost nearly 3 billion birds and in general, bird species have declined by an alarming 29 percent. Of that, grassland bird species were found to be especially hit hard, with a 53 percent decrease in population numbers. To many, the bird’s role in the ecosystem may seem insignificant. Often they go about fulfilling their role without much notice. In addition to being an important part of the food web they also play an important role in pest control. For instance, the endangered Loggerhead Shrike preys on pests such as rodents and grasshoppers while Barn Swallows are amazing aerial acrobats that feed on pesky mosquitos. Many bird species also aid in seed dispersal, pollination and even help to keep the environment clean, as in the case of species such as the Turkey Vulture. Many people hear these heartbreaking statistics and feel that this problem, while indeed sad, is just too big to do anything about on a local level. In fact, Nature Saskatchewan believes that this is exactly where changes need to begin first. “Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in Canada. We can all do something to assist birds and nature, whether it be feeding birds, building nest boxes, preserving habitat on our properties or keeping our domestic cats indoors, we can all help birds in different ways,” says Lorne Scott, Conservation Director for Nature Saskatchewan. Simple measures taken by local residents, such as installing a film visible to birds on your home windows, using less plastics, gardening with native plants and joining citizen science

projects will all have a positive effect. One of the biggest ways we can help is by teaching children and others about the importance of birds and why we should appreciate them. “It is common knowledge that children who spend time outdoors are generally healthier. With an ever increasing urban population, children are further removed from nature. Field trips or nature hikes provide exercise and learning opportunities for all

ages. Observing nature in our communities and in parks can lead to outdoor projects that assist birds and provide outlets for new adventures,” says Scott. It is clear that changes need to be made if we hope to help the birds and in turn help ourselves. But big change often happens when small steps are taken by many. To learn more about this study and what you can do to help, go to www.3billionbirds.org

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Doughnut debate Justin Trudeau critics are out in full force over his purchasing of a bunch of $4 doughnuts for a meeting he was hosting from a Winnipeg bakery instead of being more frugal and going to Tim Horton’s. I’d love to nail Trudeau too, but it’s ridiculous to go after him over this. I think it’s actually a good thing to support local business and there are far worse ways to waste tax dollars than to throw them back into the economy in this manner. Besides, if you are in Winnipeg why not sample something you can’t get anywhere else? I don’t expect elected officials to be cheap, although there are many cases when inexpensive options make the most sense. This isn’t one of them. There are a lot of other things you can go after Trudeau for, but supporting a local bakery isn’t something I’m going to jump on the bandwagon over. In Nova Scotia, a man who killed his wife but was found not criminally responsible will receive 100% of her life insurance policy. The couple have a child together, but he was being cared for by the woman’s mother. She filed for the money on the boy’s behalf, but the husband was listed as the primary beneficiary. While there is public policy preventing criminals from benefiting from their crimes, it also says that since the murderer was found not criminally responsible due to his schizophrenia he can collect the life insurance because he’s technically not a criminal. What a country. It’s amazing to me that insurance com-

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Stackhouse Soapbox panies, who specialize in loopholes so they don’t pay people who need to make good on legitimate claims didn’t have this area covered. Nova Scotia is the center of what is bananas in our country this week. Dalhousie University is bringing in Omar Khadr for a speech. Apparently, Soleimani and Bin Laden were unavailable. If you are a history buff of any kind, I would encourage you to check out Yorkton - Flashes Of History on Facebook. I suppose because I’m not born and raised here it shouldn’t be a surprise that I know nothing of the story of the Balmoral Hotel or the Doukhobors from the early 1900s. There are plenty of photos of both of these subjects and much more. I find it interesting to see what the city used to look like a hundred years ago and I’m intrigued about the history of the Bronfman family, if for no other reason than I’m a sports fan and Charles Bronfman was once the majority owner of the Montreal Expos. Maybe this has been done, but I wonder if there is a market for having a Bronfman family member come to Yorkton and speak at a supper. I also wonder if there is a market for a luxuri-

ous hotel in Yorkton like what the Balmoral must have been back in the day. It would have to be the reason why visitors come here as opposed to just a place people stay when doing something else in Yorkton. Someone with a lot more money than me can take the risk. Cities evolve over time, but as I look at those historical pictures and the numerous local retail shops I can’t help but be saddened to some degree that the cost of a small local business has reached the point that many are no longer feasible. That’s not a Yorkton problem. That’s a Canada problem. I guess I’ve always been interested in history. As a 9-year-old child I recall crossing a frozen Saint John River (not supposed to) and checking out Grimross Island which is in the Village of Gagetown (New Brunswick). Nobody lives there and it’s not a big island, it’s more marshland. But, I saw history of life there and I still read about it frequently when I have spare time. Nice person mentions this week: Rory McGouran, Garth Harris, Suzaan De Bruyn, Amy Heide, and Mitchell Kirkwood.

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“It takes a village to raise a child…” TO ARRANGE PICKUP OR FOR ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT ROBY SHARPE, YRHS STUDENT ACTIVITY ADVISER OFFICE: 306-786-5569 OR CELL: 306-521-1231