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Walking the dog

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There are not a lot of activities one can take part in outside the home when trying to maintain self-isolation. One of the exceptions is to take the favourite pooch for

a walk. Saturday afternoon, bundled against a brisk and chilly wind, people in Yorkton were getting some exercise walking their dogs.

Last-minute reprieve for Operations Centre

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In the end reducing project costs by one million dollars was the tipping point that allowed a last ditch effort to see the City Operations Centre Project move forward.

The project was green lighted Friday at a Special Meeting of Council, called by Bob Maloney which is within his purview as Mayor. “The outcome of the meeting of Council on March 30, 2020 regarding the City Operations Centre Project has led to the

call of this Special Meeting of Council in order to review and consider a reduced scope of work for the City Operations Project,� explained a report to Council circulated Friday. “It is recognized that the current state of the Public Works operations and condi-

tions for our employees is not sustainable, and so a decision must be made regarding another option.�

The meeting being held only four days after the regular meeting of Council was called because “As with any bid process, there are restricted time-

lines in order to make decisions while a bid is still legally valid,� detailed the report.

It was also noted Council held a conference call and had agreed to review the project if a compromise was possible.

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Supplemental learning begins in Yorkton

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Schools are ready to get back to class, but they won’t be doing it in the actual school buildings.

Students across Yorkton, and Saskatchewan as a whole, can choose to keep learning over the

coming months, with teachers hosting supplemental learning across the province.

What has it been like for teachers to start teaching from their homes? We spoke to two principals - Quinn Haider from St. Paul’s School and Jason Gordon from

Dr. Brass School - about how the switch is going for them. “It is like going on a big journey, and you know where the journey is supposed to end, but the road map or the GPS has changed a few times on that journey. We are trying to get as creative

as we can to meet the needs of all of those kids.

What’s particularly tough is the kids who don’t have access to technology, trying to connect with them is not as easy as connecting with the kids who have access to the tech...

We have to figure out a solution to that, and

there’s a lot of people working on it,� said Haider.

It has been a learning time for everyone, and both principals said that it has been a learning process to go from students in front of them to students still in their home. Haider said that

he’s impressed by how quickly students have grabbed onto the new form of class. “When I post my math assignments first thing in the morning, within 20 minutes I have some to mark and give feedback

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Film Festival is postponed

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Film Festival scheduled for May 21 to 24, has been postponed.

Citing the COVID-19 pandemic and direc-

tion given by the World Health Organization, the Canadian government and the Saskatchewan government, the decision to postpone the festival was made stated a release issued Monday. “We’ve been mon-

itoring the responses to COVID-19, seeing what other events have been doing,� Festival Executive Director Randy Goulden told Yorkton This Week.

With other events being postponed, or can-

celed, and the uncertainty surrounding facilities which are currently closed in terms of hosting the film festival, Goulden said it was prudent to make the decision. “Postponing the festival was not a decision

that we took lightly, but it was the right thing to do for all involved including festival delegates, speakers, and staff,� related a release. “This was a tough but necessary call, and we are confident that the festival will be

delivered at a later time.

Our team is working on new ways to connect and honour the filmmakers who have submitted their work to the Golden Sheaf Awards. We look forward

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REPRIEVE Continued from Page A1 Mayor Bob Maloney presided in Council Chambers with Councillor Goulden and Kienle present and Councillors Chyz, Hippsley, Haider and Zaharia joining the meeting remotely.

The compromise was ultimately to reduce costs by $1 million.

“Administration has deducted all costs associated with the stockpile site location including the building, the site work, and the weigh scale structure,” said City Manager Lonnie Kaal.

“The tender amount has been decreased by $500,000 as per alternate prices provided by the lowest bidder.

“Further, the budget for additional work has been decreased by $500,000 for the stockpile site expenditures outside of the contract.”

As a result of the adjustments the total project cost was “decreased by $1,000,000 and Administration will

endeavor to find further cost savings as able,” said Kaal.

When including PST plus our own landfill tipping fees, permit fees, plus external project management supervision; the total project costs had been reduced to $18,730,000 excluding contingencies.

The savings over budget would be set aside for whatever Council might require, said Kaal.

As is typical, savings on a capital project are set into reserves for future capital projects, but with current uncertainties because of COVID-19 Kaal said the money could go into an undedicated reserve for any future project. She suggested the $2.2 million in under budget dollars be set in such an account.

The new numbers had Council considering a recommendation “that Council direct Administration to award the tender for the City Operations Centre project to PCL Construction

Ltd. for $16,250,000 plus applicable taxes, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contract.”

The motion would pass in a four-to-three vote, but not before nearly an hour of questions, debate and statement involving all seven members of Council.

Councillor Darcy Zaharia remained staunchly against the project, and questioned the special meeting.

“I’m really disappointed in the process,” he said, adding he was unsure how, given the scope of the project, a revamped set of numbers could be achieved in only four days, and what that said about the process.

Coun. Ken Chyz wanted to know if the overall savings under budget were indeed $3.3 million, and if that saving could be used to ensure no tax increases in 2021?

After confirming the under budget amount with the revisions unveiled Friday, Kaal said how the money was

used “would be up for Council to decide.”

Chyz also questioned if the tendered amount was a solid price, or could the project end up costing more.

Kaal said while a small portion of the project, site excavation might change, there was a contingency fund in case of such an occurrence. As for the main building the tender is the price.

Coun. Mitch Hippsley, calling in from Calgary said the situation of workers needing a new place to work was “very real,” but later said the safety issue had to be separated from the question of whether the project as presented Friday should move forward, or not.

Coun. Aaron Kienle said he along with Maloney and Councillors Randy Goulden and Quinn Haider visited workers at Public Works to see the need first hand this week. He said once there the question of whether workers are

safe and healthy is easy to answer.

“The answer is no,” he said.

Kienle added he sees the concern as more than physical heath, but of mental health as well, exasperated by their employers, the City and Council not doing anything to alleviate the health issues.

“We as City Council are responsible,” said Kienle.

As she did Monday, Coun. Randy Goulden said Council has a role and that role “is around recovery,” in the face of something like COVID19, and an investment in a building that is needed that stimulates the local economy is one good way to lead.

Maloney said he had more calls on the project than any other in his time on Council.

“I’ve never has as much feedback as I’ve had on this,” he said, adding most were supportive. “... They say we need to do this, and need to do it now.”

Maloney added the City can afford the project too.

“I think we have the best deal ... in front of us ... We have the financial capacity to do this,” he said.

Coun. Quinn Haider, who would ultimately carry the project forward as the Councillor changing his vote from Monday, said when he was running for Council he said, a vote for me was a vote for family and safety and the centre was about both.

Haider said he wanted to see a compromise to move the project forward, and there was a lower cost in the proposal presented Friday.

“It’s not as low as everybody would like,” he said, but added with a compromise “not everybody is going to be happy.”

With Haider on-side at vote time, the project passed with Councillors Goulden and Kienle, and Mayor Maloney also in favour.

LEARNING Continued from Page A1 to right away. Kids are still consuming the content and still wanting to learn,” said Haider.

The classes are optional, and Gordon said that they fully recognize that there are plenty of situations at home that would make it difficult for a student to take advantage of it.

“This isn’t an education emergency, this is a societal emergency. We want to continue to offer that supplemental education for families, but fully recognize that there’s lots going on at home, not only for teachers but for families.”

The Good Spirit School Division has a supplemental learning plan, available on their website at gssd.ca, which is being used by all schools within the division. The plan provides

guidelines to teachers and families for how supplemental learning is going to take place over the coming months, as the quarantine continues. Gordon said that this plan, combined with professional development opportunities, has been invaluable for teachers, as they are entering uncharted waters, and conducting class in a new way.

“It’s been awesome, with the support we’ve had from our school division leaders within our supplemental learning plan, and getting all of our teachers up to speed with creating platforms they can access from home,” said Gordon.

Gordon said it’s a new experience, but that they’re seeing excitement from the students to get connected to their teachers.

“What I’m finding right now is that the number one thing is that kids are really excited about getting their assignments,

seeing their teachers and their friends in the platforms we’re using.”

What impresses Haider most has been the buy-in from the school families.

“What’s wonderful and validating is that this is optional, and we have had the vast majority of our families and, more importantly, the students in those classes, jumping on board with both feet and learning from home.

Even though they don’t really have to, the fact that they want to is awesome.”

The other goal of the supplemental learning program is to keep the connection between students and teachers.

Gordon said that they’re glad to see kids excited to connect and keep class going, even from home, and have also been doing things like ‘virtual spirit

weeks’ to keep the community aspect of the school going.

“The biggest thing we do in teaching is relationships, so how can we keep that virtual relationship alive so that kids are engaged and want to complete assignments and want to look at the supplemental learning,” Gordon said.

Dr. Brass has been doing video conferencing for classrooms, which Gordon likes because it keeps connections alive.

“I was in a video call with our Grade 2-3 classroom and they’re just so excited to get on there, you see their faces across the screen, and they all want to chat with their friends, and I’m so glad we’ve found platforms to allow them to do that.”

Google Classroom is the most common platform for the online cours-

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es – it is being used by both Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division and Good Spirit School Division.

“I can’t imagine how we would have done this before Google Classroom, I just don’t know. It’s a blessing that we have it,” said Haider.

Still, even with technology on offer, Haider said that an online classroom is never going to be the equal to school that operates in person. He noted that it’s much more difficult to get individualized instruction when it’s all online, and difficult to see what kids need and build relationships. It’s a great substitute when a classroom isn’t available, said Haider, but he’s looking forward to when school can be back to normal, and students and staff can be in the same building together.

“It’s not as good as the real thing, but we’re going to make do with the second best choice here.”

FILM Continued from Page A1 to working with all of you in the coming months to do just that.”

As for when the Festival might be held, Goulden said that is unclear at present.

“We are working closely with all of our sponsors, and partners,” she said, adding it is recognized finding a time when the various filmmakers and Festival panelists could come post the COVID-19 situation will not be easy.

In fact, Goulden, who said they would like to present the awards in June, did not rule out some sort of online presentation.

As it stands the Golden Sheaf nominees are now undergoing the final adjudication process for awards, and the awards do need to be presented.

“Filmmakers have taken pride in making submissions to us,” said Goulden adding there are some 300 entries this year.

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Above, Pastor Des Klingspon with Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre preaches from quarantine at home. Left, the band performs with appropriate distance between members.

The church has been using Facebook Live to maintain church services through the COVID19 outbreak, citing its reach and ease of use as advantages to the platform.

Churches go online in wake of COVID-19

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Churches might be locked down during the COVID-19 crisis, as people are not permitted to gather in groups of over 10 people, but local churches are finding ways to keep in touch with their congregations. Yorkton This Week spoke to Rev. Jen Dresser from St. Andrews United Church and Pastor Des Klingspon with Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre about how they’re using technology to keep connected.

St. Andrews is using the Zoom video conferencing service to handle their Sunday service. Each Sunday the service starts at 10:30 a.m., but people can connect and call in starting at 10:00 a.m.

Dresser said that they chose Zoom for their services because of one feature, the ability to use it strictly via phone. She said that there are people who don’t have the ability to use a computer, so they wanted to stay available to them through the phone system.

“I think some of our people who are most isolated and who live home alone are the ones who wouldn’t have access to [a computer]. It really allows lots of different people to participate.”

One advantage for Zoom is that people can connect, talk to each other, see their faces and keep in touch, Dresser explained.

“They can say yes, we’re here, we’re well and healthy

and safe. It’s been really great to have that connecting time.

Share what’s going on with people and still get that sense of community, which I feel is really important.”

Prairie Harvest uses Facebook Live for their masses, also starting at 10:30 a.m.

Facebook was picked for two reasons, reach and cost, explained Klingspon. They were able to reach more people, and they would otherwise not have the server space doing this on a personal website. The masses are prerecorded and aired, with music, updates and a message.

“We do almost everything we were doing before, we’re offering it online on Sunday morning.”

The need for an alternate way of reaching the congregation was especially urgent for Klingspon, as he was under quarantine for 14 days due to a trip to Mexico with his wife, Cheryl.

“It was quite a bit of a curve, and having to preach to a camera in our dining room was a little unusual too. But we’ve been rolling with it, our whole team has.”

There is a learning curve with the technology, and both have had hiccups getting everything working as it should. Part of the issue is that beyond learning how to use it themselves, they also need to support people who want to take part but are unfamiliar with the tech.

“People are certainly willing to try it,” Dresser said.

Klingspon said that for

The Sunday service at St. Andrews United Church on Mar. 29. Rev. Jen Dresser, above, has been hosting Sunday service on Zoom since the COVID-19 crisis has begun, and said they chose Zoom because it allows people to connect via phone, as many people don’t have the technology to connect with computers.

them, the most nerve-racking part was their first service, when they didn’t even know if the files had uploaded correctly before it was scheduled to go live.

“They were getting notices that the link had expired, and we thought that it might have just all disappeared five minutes before it was set to air…

We’ve got some good people who are here figuring it out.”

One thing both have noticed is that it has brought people to church who haven’t been in a long time, whether due to distance or mobility issues. Dresser said their first week they also had a digital tourist from Manitoba, who was going from coast to coast checking out different United Church services online.

Klingspon said they have been seeing more people online than they would have had at church on an average Sunday.

“We have a lot of people coming in and checking out part of the service, or the whole service, throughout Sunday, Monday and the rest of the week now,” said Klingspon.

But church is beyond just the Sunday services, it’s a community, and things like bible study and programming for children has been arranged by both churches.

Dresser said that with the kids home from school, they wanted to give parents a break from the kids, but also have an opportunity to check in with their families, see how things are going, and how

they’re coping.

“Just know how people are and that sense of building relationships even when we’re not in the same place.”

Klingspon said that the kids are enjoying having programming for them through the church, which has included things like puppet skits as people get creative to help families.

Both are considering how to continue staying online after it’s safe to operate normally. Dresser said that they’re looking at how they can keep doing it for the sake of people who can’t come to church physically. Klingspon said they’re having conversations about how they’re going to maintain an online presence, and they are also praying for the community on Wednesday evenings, live on Facebook, and encouraging others to pray as well, so that the world can get through the crisis.

Both agree that in a time of crisis, they want to be there to help people navigate through the pandemic.

“When you turn the news on the TV, you get no shortage of bad news, of discouragement, of all the things that are going wrong. We really feel that for churches… We’re here to be light and hope and help.

We want to offer comfort, encouragement and hope even when nobody knows how this is going to take its course.

But we have a faith that’s unshakable that we believe our future’s in God’s hands and we can trust Him. We

believe that when people have a little bit of hope it goes a long way,” said Klingspon.

“I think it’s really important for people to still be connected and have that sense of community. As a church, I think it’s important for us to be able to listen to one another, to be able to pray together, to listen to scripture together, and give a sense of stopping and reflecting on where we are, where we are spiritually in this time and be able to have a sense of where our faith is in the midst of all this.

I think it’s a difficult time for a lot of people and people are very afraid right now, and anxious. There is a lot of change and upheaval. To have a space to put that in context with our faith is really important for many people,” said Dresser.

Prairie Harvest is at www. facebook.com/prairieharvestclc and St. Andrews is at standrewsyorkton.ca/. Online services are also offered at Westview United Church (http://www.westviewuc.ca/), at the Salvation Army (https:// www.facebook.com/sayorkton/), Heritage Baptist Church (http://hbcyorkton.ca/), Yorkton Alliance Church (https://www. yorktonalliance.org/), Parkland Community Church (http://pcchurch.ca/) and Yorkton Family Worship Centre (https://www.yorktonfwc.ca/sunday-services.html).

St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Parish (https://www.stgerard. ca/) will host streams from Resurrection Parish in Regina.

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Saskatchewan saw its first deaths from COVID-19, making this pandemic all-too-real and all-too-close to home.

It never ceases to amaze me how connected we are to events elsewhere in the world. This coronavirus pandemic has drove that point home.

As it stands right now, the usual economic considerations in which we define our connection to the rest of world pale in comparison to the reality that we are now seeing deaths from the same virus killing people half a world away.

COVID-19 is more contagious and far more deadly than the flu, for which there is a vaccine.

We need to heed the warnings to stay home.

Thankfully, we are not seeing nor are we likely to see the death toll we’ve witnessed in China, Italy, Spain and now the United States where President Donald Trump downplayed COVID-19 as nothing more than the flu.

Even after the U.S.’s initial deaths, Trump was telling his public that social-distancing measures could be lifted by this week’s Easter holidays – a better course of action preferable to the suicides and other outcomes we would see as a result of a slowdown of the American economy.

Today, the U.S. has the most identified COVID-19 cases in the world and may soon be challenging Italy for the highest death toll, given some projections saying we could see 2,000 Americans die each day when the pandemic peak hits that country.

Whatever the shortcomings of our own leaders, we should be thankful they were as obstinate as Trump. By contrast, they started listening to the doctors and science much, much earlier.

They took seriously the modelling showing the potential number people infected if no action is taken.

And, as unpleasant as it this has been to hear, the proactive approach of our leadership hasn’t been lost on the Canadian public who, overwhelmingly, have gotten behind their politicians.

Opinion polls suggest they very much respect what their leaders have been doing and those like Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford are emerging as stars.

Trump, on the other hand, only began to come around when the modelling showed U.S. death totals could be between 1.5- and 2.2-million Americans if that country continued to do next to nothing.

But does that mean our politicians have moved as quickly as they should have?

That answer is obvious.

As previously suggested, Saskatchewan is a wide-open place where you can feel removed from the world. Certainly in rural Saskatchewan where you can be miles from your neighbour, it can lull you into the notion that what’s happening in the rest of the world doesn’t much matter.

What this outbreak tells us – what it should have been telling Premier Scott Moe and his Saskatchewan Party government a month ago when they were playing with the notion of a snap spring election – is that they needed to take the possible scenario we are now in far more seriously than they did.

When the coronavirus was already a serious problem in China or Italy and no one here was taking it seriously because it was deemed a problem far away from us.

Even on March 12 when the first case emerged in Saskatchewan, we were simply told this was the result of travel and today’s serious social distancing Let's credit Moe and company for acting after the initial Saskatchewan cases by limiting gatherings to 250 and insisting those returning from the U.S. and other countries self-isolate for two weeks. This came before similar federal government restrictions.

But it is also clear Moe was caught up the politics of a spring election, which will now be a black mark on his handling of this crisis.

It shows us we can’t assume we aren’t going to affected by what’s going in the rest of the world.

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Council Adminstration rift appears to widen I

t took a special meeting of Yorkton Council Friday, but the much debated and much needed City Operations Centre will finally move to the construction phase.

The project, one year in the planning stages, with a budget approved as part of the City’s overall Capital Budget for 2020, had been kiboshed at the last minute at a regular meeting of Yorkton Council March 30, even though the tender being reviewed was well under budget.

The March 30, decision was a bad one, one of the worst by a Yorkton Council frankly in decades. The project was planned over years. The need was obvious with City staff working at the current public works building doing so under conditions deemed dangerous by health and safety. The project was under budget. The cost was being managed without a tax increase. The money to be borrowed was at interest rates at their lowest in years. And, the city needed a positive project of this scale in the face of the impact of COVID-19 on business.

But, after Monday’s meeting the centre looked dead in the water.

Thankfully, Mayor Bob Maloney can be a stubborn sort. He was a proponent of the project Monday, and he wouldn’t let the opportunity be lost.

A conference call with Council opened the door to look at a modified proposal, and Maloney called Friday’s meeting. Yes it was a quick one, but tenders have a shelf life.

While most at the meeting Friday were well-entrenched in the viewpoints from Monday, Councillor Darcy Zarharia anchoring the Maginot Line

against the project, one Councillor would change his mind.

Coun. Quinn Haider, was among a group of Councillors visiting the existing building between meeting, and with a $1 million reduction in costs hammered into the proposal Friday, he carried the vote to proceed.

The Centre debate is over, with the best decision ultimately achieved, but there remains an issue which needs to be addressed by Council.

Through two nights of debate on the Centre it became clear some on Council were not trusting the information presented by City Administration, or the processes they undertook over the course of the project development.

If this was a one-off situation it would be worrisome, but not to the extent it is, since this is not the first rift between some Councillors and Administration.

One need only look back to the heated debate over a roundabout for the Mayhew and Darlington intersection.

While Administration put forward that a roundabout was the safest option, some Councillors never bought into that position.

The situation March 30 had a toxic feel for anyone watching the meeting online. That simply is not workable long-term.

Council needs to mend fences and find a way to re-establish trust by all its members in the expertise Administration must provide, or those Councillors lacking trust best suggest an Administrative review that might mean changes.

The situation as it stands only seems to be getting worse, so change is needed, and needed now.

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Delays to park openings

In response to COVID-19, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will delay the campsite reservation launch and the start of the camping sea-

son until further notice.

Campsite reservations were scheduled to open April 13, 2020. The camping season was scheduled to open the May long week-

end.

Provincial parks are not open at this time. As of Monday, March 23, 2020, park facilities closed, meaning there is no access to wash-

rooms, visitor centres, picnic areas, as well as campgrounds and campsites. While park offices are closed, staff are still available by phone at

1-800-205-7070 or email at parks.info@ gov.sk.ca to answer questions.

Group campers with reservations in May will have their reservations auto-

matically cancelled and fees refunded.

In the coming weeks, Sask Parks will assess the situation and will provide an update.

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April 8, 2020 - April 14, 2020

Council Meeting Monday, April 20, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ................................306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ..................306-786-1760 Building Services ............................306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .................................306-786-1725 City Clerk ........................................306-786-1717 City Manager ..................................306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces............306-786-1780 City RCMP......................................306-786-2400 Communications ............................306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation................................306-786-1750 Economic Development .................306-786-1747 Engineering Department ................306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking .....306-786-1740 Fire Hall ..........................................306-786-1795

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

No Garbage or Recycling Pickup Good Friday!

This upcoming Friday (April 10th) is Good Friday and no garbage or recycling pickup will occur. The scheduled garbage pickup will happen on Monday (April 13th) for residents in this zone. Recycling for this zone will NOT be picked up until Friday, April 17th.

The landfill is also closed on Friday, April 10th BUT will be open on Saturday, April 11th and Monday, April 13th.

2020 NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT DEADLINE EXTENSION Based on the advice of our provincial and federal leaders we have made significant changes to services to help protect the health and wellbeing of the community, and slow the rate of COVID19 infection.

In order to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus the City and SAMA, have taken the following precautions to protect the health of their staff and the public.

SAMA All offices are closed to the public; however, assessors are still available to answer your questions. You can contact an assessor at: 306-786-1370 Yorkton.region@sama.sk.ca

City Hall Access to the public has been restricted; however, staff is available to answer your questions. If you feel there is an error in the value on your property, and want file an appeal, contact the taxation department at: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

306-786-1736 306-786-1723 assessor@yorkton.ca These precautions have a direct effect on the way we do business.

NOTE; with the various restrictions in place, the city has extended the timeframe that the roll is open by 15 days. The deadline to submit your appeal is 4:00 p.m. May 19, 2020.

While these closures do affect a host of programs and events, essential services will continue to be offered while we use best practices to protect the health of the employees doing this critical work.

TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE EVERYONE! Stay home as much as possible. Consider whether an outing is essential. Practice physical distancing and good hand washing. Help stop the spread of COVID-19.

PUBLIC NOTICE Assessment Roll As per subsection 187(1) of The Cities Act, the assessment roll for the City of Yorkton for the year 2020 has been prepared and is open to inspection from April 1st to May 19th, 2020.

Bylaw No. 17/2003 required under section 184(2) of The Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her appeal with: Secretary to the Board of Revision - City of Yorkton P.O. Box 400 37 – Third Ave. N. Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 on or before 4:00 p.m. on the 19th day of May, 2020. For further information, please contact, the Assessment and Taxation Branch - City of Yorkton at (306) 786-1736 or 306-786-1723.

Kim Durdin – Assessor City of Yorkton

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National Volunteers Week report at Council

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A report on National Volunteer Week was part of the package presented to the regular meeting of Council March 30, but was simply filed without discussion.

This year’s campaign theme is a celebration of the commitment, dedication and selflessness that are the hallmarks of volunteerism across Canada, stated the report from Lisa Washington Community Development Manager, with the City.

The theme for the week of April 19-25 is: “It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers.”

“Volunteering is part of our identity as Canadians – we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community. Volunteer Canada, a national nonprofit organization, is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada.

According to Volunteer Canada, 12.7 million Canadian volunteers give

their time to help others, contributing close to two billion volunteer hours per year. The tremendous efforts of Canada’s volunteers help make our country a vibrant, safe place to call home, noted the report.

“The spirit of volunteerism never tires. This year we are encouraged to loudly and proudly applaud volunteers.

Without them, so much of what needs to be done, would remain undone.

From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s volunteers work tirelessly to spur progress in their community, city and country. They give their time in support of causes and programs they believe in and ask for nothing in return. And for that, we owe them our thanks.”

The report went on to state; “The economic and community impacts of volunteering are plentiful. They contribute millions of hours and millions more in value and

for this - and many other reasons - we welcome this opportunity to shine a spotlight on volunteers.

The charitable and nonprofit sector in Canada is strengthened by the unwavering support of its volunteers. Without them, entire organizations would cease to exist, and many Canadians would go without the help they need; help they cannot always afford. From fostering cats and dogs or shoveling an elderly neighbour’s driveway, to sorting groceries at a food bank, or organizing a fundraiser — volunteering makes a difference. It is our honour to call on our partners and friends to help make this National Volunteer Week extraordinary. Let’s join together and ensure the 12.7 million Canadian volunteers we count on receive a well-deserved round of applause.”

National Volunteer Week, a campaign delivered annually by Volunteer Canada, is

Chambers of Commerce and Government Team Up to Launch Canadian Business Resilience Network amidst COVID-19 The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to launch the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN) to help the business community prepare, persevere and, ultimately, prosper as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The launch of the Canadian business Resilience Network by the Canadian Chamber is a compilation of tools to help businesses navigate this pandemic crisis,” said Yorkton Chamber President Mike Stackhouse. “It is truly a single site where businesses can go for information and resources which will be updated regularly.’

Led by the Canadian Chamber and supported by the Government of Canada, the CBRN is an inclusive campaign that focuses on mitigating the impact of the pandemic on our economy and our

communities by helping the business community drive Canada’s economic recovery.

The CBRN aims to: Provide tools and supports through a dedicated website, CBRN.ca, to businesses in their business continuity efforts – from development to implementation.

Provide a consistent and reliable flow of accurate, up-to-date, authoritative information.

Work closely with government to ensure the right supports are in place and to be a conduit for information from the government to the private sector.

Instill confidence in Canadian business and the economy.

“COVID 19 has provided us with an unprecedented challenge, but Canadians are resilient.

The Canadian Business Resilience Network is about business and gov-

all about taking time to recognize the incredible contributions of our volunteers and letting them know how much their effort is appreciated.

“As community involvement and volunteering continues to evolve, one thing remains timeless, however - volunteer efforts

have a positive impact in Yorkton and all communities across Canada.

Community engagement benefits everyone,” concluded the report.

April 8, 2020 - April 14, 2020

Council Meeting Monday, April 20, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Community Development, Parks and Recreation

COVID-19 Update April 3, 2019 The City of Yorkton is constantly reassessing COVID-19 developments to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and citizens. Working under the guidance of the Provincial Medical Health Office, we continue to assess the way we deliver public services following the decision to close City of Yorkton recreation facilities. x

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Parks, Outdoor Facilities & Sportsfields Parks, pathways and green spaces do remain open however people must not linger or congregate in these spaces and the use of these spaces is subject to the following: x Stay home if you aren’t feeling well. x Walkers and cyclists must maintain a safe physical distance of at least 6 feet or 2 metres. x Refrain from using any park amenity that encourages gathering of multiple people. x Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. x Practice safe respiratory etiquette. (cough or sneeze in your elbow or tissue) x Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when returning home.

Refrain from using shared or communal park amenities or playing games, sports and activities that put you in close contact with others or require the sharing of equipment such as balls, bats, and baskets. (basketball nets, tennis courts, skateboard park, picnic areas, park shelters, disc golf course) Playgrounds should not be used as they are high touch surfaces that are not cleaned.

Wiggly Field Off Leash Dog Park is closed until further notice.

Sportsfields (Ball diamonds & Soccer Pitches) will remain closed to the public until further notice.

It is impractical to place physical barriers around all outdoor recreation facilities or to stringently monitor all park spaces. Compliance is expected to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Further restrictions and/or closures will be considered as part of the ongoing assessment of public services.

Parks Shop & Administration Effective March 23, 2020, the Parks Shop has been closed to the public. For further information on Parks, amenities and services, please call 306-786-1780 or email parks@yorkton.ca.

General Info Follow the guidance of public health officials for health related questions about COVID-19.

For information related to the COVID-19 situation in Saskatchewan, as well as an online selfevaluation guide, please visit www.saskatchewanhealthauthority.ca

ernment stepping up together to make sure every Canadian business has the information it needs and a fighting chance to make it through,” said Jackie King, Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce.”

CBRN brings together over 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, along with over 100 of Canada’s leading business and industry associations, including the Business Council of Canada, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, as well as the support of partners such as Canada Life.

We encourage you to visit CBRN.ca and share the credible information, latest news, tools and resources available for businesses.

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Food bank help The General Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Yorkton recently made a donation to help out the local food bank.

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Legion member Ken Gordon made the donation of $1,000 to Lt. Samuel Tim representing the Salvation Army Food Bank.

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Employees deserve respect in a crisis It wasn’t a surprise to me that City Council held a special meeting to accept a modified tender for the City Operations Centre. It was a project that needed to happen, and last second sniping about the total budget and scope wasn’t going to make the current facility any less condemned.

But building the project isn’t going to repair the damage that rejecting it the first time caused.

Because this is about more than a building. It’s just as much about having some respect for employees that work there. As any organization, whether you are a government, business, or non-profit, you need to

show your employees respect. That entails giving them the impression that their time and effort is valuable, that they deserve a safe and functional place to work, and that you appreciate what they’re doing for you.

That respect is hard to gain, and easy to lose.

Job hunts start because employees feel there is a lack of respect.

Productivity halts because employees feel there is a lack of respect - why would someone work hard if their effort isn’t going to be appreciated or valued?

Businesses have died due to a lack of respect for their employees.

Take Deadspin, G/O Media’s website focused

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Thinking I do with words... on sports without a wide range of content. While management is attempting to salvage the mess they made, that site died because the entire editorial department walked out over a lack of respect shown by that management. That’s an extreme example to illustrate what can happen if employees feel as though

their work isn’t being respected.

At the end of the day, it’s the employees that keep things running, it’s the employees who make money if it’s a for-profit business, and it’s employees that bear the brunt of these decisions. If they start to get the feeling that their lives and livelihoods weren’t consid-

ered in the process, it’s going to be extremely damaging for employee morale. People might leave, they might be hard to replace, as friends in the same field tell them how awful it is to work there, the employees that remain might find themselves less willing to go above and beyond for the organization. And it’s going to be management that is to blame.

There’s going to be a very long road back to gain the respect lost last week, and it might even be impossible for the people in charge to do it with some employees.

Even reversing a bad decision that shows a flagrant lack of respect for employees doesn’t

change the fact that the decision happened in the first place. While someone can respect the need to save money, especially in a crisis that we’re currently facing, behavior in a crisis tells you a lot. The City of Yorkton is not the only organization that has fallen flat on its face when it comes to respecting their employees right now, and beyond repairing the economy in general, post COVID-19, we’re going to see a lot of companies brought down not because of the crisis itself, but because they took advantage of a lack of mobility during it and employees won’t be willing or able to forgive and forget.

Wildlife groups presents awards The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federations handed out its annual awards just in the nick of time, holding the presentation March 14, only a day before the initial ban on gatherings of more than 50-people was implemented in the face of COVID-19.

Among the winners were; Colin Hrywkiw won overall big game and moose. He also shot the largest moose in Saskatchewan in the 2019

hunting season. It scored 205 0/8.

Roseileen Nielsen won ladies big game and typical mule deer. Her mule deer scored 177 1/8 Jasmine Dreger and Jason Uhryn tied for big game aggregate.

Peyton Hershmiller won youth pike.

Her pike weighed 6lb 2.8oz Adam Husulak won youth whitetail deer. His deer scored 128 0/8.

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Roseileen Nielsen won ladies big game and typical mule deer. Derek Little presents the awards.

Heath Dreger, left presents Colin Hrywkiw with overall big game and moose awards.

Peyton Hershmiller won youth Pike. The award is presented by Derek Little.

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Jasmine Dreger and Jason Uhryn - they tied for big game aggregate.

Adam Husulak won youth whitetail deer. Derek Little left presented.

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A renewed interest in flour They say there is a silver lining to most things.

That may be true although finding them in the time of COVID-19 is not an easy thing.

But, just maybe there is a little positive news for farmers, and maybe for all of us in terms of how we go about putting food on the table each day.

Much has been made of the run made on toilet paper, as the COVID-19 situation became recognized as a serious risk which would have people stuck indoors for a considerable period of time, the situation also led to something of a run on flour.

It was interesting to read at www.producer. com “flour mills are running full out in response to surging demand from consumers suddenly forced to rely on home baking.

The story had Jim McCarthy, president of the North American Millers’ Association stating; “the demand for flour is extremely high as it always is in a crisis.”

There is however some hope that post COVID-19 that the flour demand might hold, at least at higher levels than pre-crisis, as people return to doing more home baking.

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Calvin Daniels experience, my better half has made more buns and bread in the last two weeks than likely the last 10-years.

If that continues into the future remains to be seen. Certainly the smell of fresh bread is one of the great pleasures of home baking and cooking, but homemade

bread doesn’t fit quite as neatly in modern toasters, or as easily make a sandwich, and our world is all about convenience these days.

Still, there is an added feeling of security in terms of food for the table with a bag of flour in the cupboard, and the ability to make bread.

Not surprisingly The Western Producer also reported dry, edible beans are also one of the commodities people have been stockpiling in case they are quarantined during the COVID19 outbreak.

Some reports stateside have the demand up by 40 or 50 per cent.

This probably should not surprise anyone since dry beans and their counterparts; peas, chickpeas, and lentils have a considerable shelf life, one not tied to need electricity to run deepfreezes and refrigerators.

While no one in a position of authority is suggesting COVID-19 is

going to lead to extensive food shortages, or parallel problems, many people are being cautious, which is wise as long as that preparation does not short others through hoarding.

But, we might be seeing a shift in our eating habits. It is possible a good home-cooked meal will be recognized as a better option to ultraprocessed food items from the store. That does not seem like a bad thing to come out of the current crisis, and could build better domestic markets for some core farm products.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

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Time to consider fencing needs

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer As spring approaches it is a good time for livestock producers to investigate the benefits that might come with a new fence.

“Many producers know what sort of fencing they are looking for, either by experience, what stock they have and what they prefer,” said Darren Wandy, owner and operator of Double D Fencing Company, specialising in custom livestock fencing solutions.

“Cattle folks know that barbed wire or electric or a combo of both is what works for them.

“Small animal producers feel that page wire is fence of choice so their animals have a harder time crawling through or under fence lines. Also small animal producers are looking to deter predators from harassing their stock.”

And of course there are combinations too.

“There are some producers who build fence that will be a ‘Swiss

Army Knife-style’ fence that will hold multiple species of animals from year-to- year, or season-toseason,” said Wandy.

“The type of fence one builds really depends on what type of livestock producers have. There are a variety of fence applications out there for all needs.”

But, are there common mistakes producers should avoid?

A couple of things come to mind, said Wandy.

When installing a new fence, a lack of line preparation can be an issue.

“If you are going to spend the money to put up a good fence, do a good job of preparing the land,” he suggested.

“Make sure that land is clear of trees and shrubs that will cause the fence to be pulled down, collect snow and fall on the fence.

“A good idea is to leave enough room on each side of the fence to maintain your fence.

This will extend the life of your fence.

“If you can level the

land to avoid holes and ruts, that will also come in handy from avoiding livestock slipping under the fence.

“It also makes it easier to ride along to check fences.”

A second thing to avoid if possible is going over water.

“If there are other options for watering livestock, avoid water if possible,” said Wandy.

“Water, and in winter ice, causes many problems for producers. Unstable soft ground doesn’t keep posts in place very well.

Wire constantly in water causes the wire to rust.

“And, working in water and mud is slow and costly. Not to mention water is an ideal place for livestock to escape.”

A third pitfall to avoid is underestimating what is needed and the need to purchase quality materials.

Wandy said some of the most common issues include: not having long enough posts, cheap wire options and posts that don’t have a thick enough diametre.

“Under estimating quality materials might save producers a little money upfront, but in the long run will cost you money and time fixing,” he added.

“For my customers I recommend nothing shorter than seven-foot long posts. With the land in our area anything shorter is not providing the depth you need to keep a secure fence.

“Another post issue is not having long enough and thick enough diameter of corner brace or brace posts. Good corners or braces are the foundation of a good fence. The most stress on a fence is the corners and braces.

“If you under equip yourself with short and smaller diameter corners your fence will give you issues. If you don’t believe me next time you drive down the highway look at the corner or brace posts.

If you see leaning posts it is most likely because of the previously mentioned materials issue. The cost of better materials up front will save your major

headaches and cost to you later on.”

Most producers also seem to be moving to rotational grazing, and that can impact fencing requirements.

“There are many different practices being tried these days,” said Wandy. “Rotational grazing practices are great for keeping pastures sustainable and producers are using grazing areas to full potential.

“Many of my customers practice rotational grazing. Many set up their quarters or blocks of quarters with paddocks. The quarters are crossed fenced into paddocks. Those paddocks have gates, strategically positioned, that open into the next paddocks to move cows. Those long term grazers spend the extra dollars to put in permanent cross fences.

“There are other options with temporary electric fence where it can be moved to form paddocks. Larger producers are choosing the more fixed paddocks, however that is up to

each producer.”

So what are the greatest challenges in fencing for a rotational system?

Again Wandy said a couple things come to mind; the cost of materials for setting up grazing, access to water on each grazing areas, the potential to over graze, and having enough land to be able to practice rotational grazing practices.

In the end there are a number of reasons people should invest in good fence.

1) Security of your livestock. “There is nothing like having secure land that can allow livestock to wander,” said Wandy. “Having them wander into the neighbour crops or on to the roads could be very costly if something were to happen with wandering livestock.”

2) Having good secure fence adds value to your property. “When it comes to selling your property, having well maintained and secure fence lines help market your property for top dollar,” said Wandy.

APAS releases initial results of COVID-19 Farm Survey Farmers are speaking up about the impacts of COVID-19 on Saskatchewan agriculture through a weekly survey launched by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). The results, which include data collected from March 24 to April 5 from over 250 Saskatchewan farmers, show that COVID-19 is affecting producers at the farm gate. Survey results can be viewed at apas.ca/ survey, and will be shared with government and industry to help develop responses to issues faced

by the agricultural sector.

APAS is paying particular attention to the number of producers that are anticipating – or are already experiencing – financial hardship as a result of COVID-19.

Over 70 per cent of survey respondents said they expected the crisis to result in reduced commodity prices, lower revenue, and reduced cash flow; and close to half expect they may not be able to pay their bills.

Additionally, 53 per cent of respondents indicated that cash flow was an immediate financial need for their operation.

“Farmers need cash to be able to get their crop in the ground this spring, and after the brutal last couple of years we’ve dealt with, reduced cash flow could really break people,” says farmer and APAS President Todd Lewis. “So far, the government’s COVID-19 support to farmers has been to increase our access to loans, but going into even more debt isn’t the answer. Just look south of the border, where agriculture has received huge subsidies for years.

Canadian farmers can’t compete with that, especially not during a global

crisis like this. If agriculture is essential for the Canadian economy, it’s time for governments to directly invest in our farmers.”

“We’re hearing from farmers that their access to farm inputs like fuel, fertilizer, veterinary services, and seed are already being disrupted,” continues Lewis. “Nearly half of those that responded to the survey also indicated that they’re experiencing delays with being able to sell or deliver what they produce on the farm. It’s early days, but these are things we need to keep a

close eye on.”

Lewis acknowledges that the situation continues to evolve quickly, and that more data is needed. “We want to collect real-time data from farmers that we can share directly with the government on an ongoing basis,” he explains.

“We’ve updated the survey with new questions and will continue to do so weekly. We know that the situation is going to change significantly over time, so we’re asking farmers to complete the survey every week.”

The new version of the survey will be avail-

able at apas.ca/survey from April 6 to 12 and includes a question about unharvested 2019 acres. “Many farmers were hoping to harvest and sell overwintered crops to pay outstanding bills from 2019,” explains Lewis. “It’s unclear how many still haven’t been able to get their crop in.”

Other new questions explore disruptions to internet/cell service and difficulties dealing with meat processing facilities. Farmers are also encouraged to highlight emerging issues not identified in the survey. -.

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ART • ENTERTAINMENT • COMMUNITY

Local author releases fifth title

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Marjorie Dech, who writes under the pseudonym Marsha Olivia Meadows, has a new book.

A book from the author has become a rather regular occurrence.

“I published my first novel in 2013. Jessica’s Perception was to become the first of what is commonly called now as, Jessica’s Trilogy,” she related. “The second of that series, Jessica Awakens was released in 2014 and the third, Jessica’s Attainment followed in 2016 bringing the series to a close.

One year later, 2017 Dark Cold Ice was published and now we have Bar-B-Que being published this year.

The idea for the latest book came almost by accident admitted Dech who was “born and raised in the outlaying rural areas”, and now resides in Yorkton.

“A friend and I were doing the ‘bs’ thing over a coffee when I noted that I was trying to come up with a couple of ideas for a novel I am working on that will contain a collage of short stories. What was meant to be a slight joke actually became extended to a full novel that definitely would not fit into a book of shorts.”

Readers will not have to have read Dech’s previous books to jump right into the latest offering.

“Bar-B-Que, as does

Dark Cold Ice, stands by its self and is again, another completely new genre for me,” she explained.

“With this novel I have dipped into the depths of darkness. I have written a tale of a young lad who has a thirst for the heat of fire. A serial killer of sorts, who enjoys helping ‘Karma’ reap havoc on ruffians who tend to torment and intimidate the lesser people. I have also added a dash of thought that perhaps a ‘Paranormal Entity’ might exist.”

It is a book Dech admitted, almost did not get written.

“I had thoughts of putting the book on the shelf and leaving it undone a few times, but after allowing some of my previous readers to view some snippets, their replies were a desire for more of the story,” she said. “I always aim to please my readers so Bar-B-Que became a completed novel.”

The issue for Dech was plotting what turns the story would ultimately take.

“Planning the route the story would take was indeed more fun than it was a challenge,” she said, adding; “once the idea registered in my mind all that was to be done was outline the thoughts, fashion them into easy flowing order and proceed.

“In any novel I write, I need to see the happening in my mind’s eye before it hits the

pages. If I can see it happen, the story becomes very simple to execute. Prep work for me, is thinking and seeing it while I go about any daily chores thus you may often see a note pad and pen within my reach.

“When a vision happens, it turns into words for whichever novel I may be thinking on at that moment.”

For Dech it is a process that has come to her with no formal training as a writer, beyond one course, and it stuck.

“As a high school student, English was a favorite subject for me,” she related. “I read the pages of novels and books a plenty until I desired more teachings.

“I wanted to try my hand at writing. We did not have the opportunity, at that time, to study writing anywhere other than by correspondence so that is exactly what I did. I took a course in

writing, ‘Short Stories’.”

It helped too that her career was one where she could collect ‘story ideas’ almost by osmosis.

“In the early years of my chosen career, I worked in the fashion and hair industry where I was granted the opportunity to listen to and absorb a wide array of adventures told to me by those I worked with and for,” said Dech “These tales have assisted me in the completion of four novels thus far, and now the fifth.

“I continue to work part time with the public still drawing inspirations from their stories that assist me in writing

adventures yet to be executed on the pages of my next novels.”

As for her latest offering the challenge was to go places in the story that were disturbing in nature.

“I think the most challenging aspect of this project was accepting the fact I could write something with such darkness in it,” said Dech.

“I previously noted that I had shared snippets with some others to read. When I did that I did expect negative reviews but received nothing negative at all.

However there may be those who, after reading the entire works, just

might look at me a touch sideways when next we meet.”

So what does the author see as the best aspect of the book?

“I think the best aspect of this novel lies in the possible existence of a ‘Paranormal Existence’ that can maybe take over a human’s mind causing them to perform in ways that are far removed from the person’s regular beliefs,” she said.

But, is Dech happy with the final tale she has told?

“I am my own worst critic yet while doing a draft or editing Bar-BQue, I must say, yes I am satisfied with the final outcome of the completed project,” she said.

And, there may be more stories to be told.

“Once again I have left a portal which could lead to a follow up novel yet no plans of such are in the works however, I do have two more novels started that need to be completed,” said Dech.

“With our world in the state it is, where social distancing has become the daily practice, I have much time on my hands so perhaps there will be no better time to draw pictures in my mind and complete one or both of the next projects.”

All of Dech’s novels can be found on Amazon Book store as well as Coles in Yorkton (once it is open). She can be found on Facebook and her web page; www. momeadows.com

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Outdoor element to Churchbridge School

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Churchbridge Public School is hoping to add to its outdoor education.

The school is planning on growing a garden this spring that students are involved in maintaining, as well as an outdoor classroom, and the hope is to add a greenhouse, and an alpaca enclosure once the Good Spirit School Division has an opportunity to review the plan and adopt it post the COVID-19 situation, explained Vice-principal Derek Serdachny.

Serdachny said Good Spirit School Division and Churchbridge Public School have long focused “On new ways to engage children in learning.”

One way to gain that engagement has been to get students out of their desks and outside where they can take part in some hands-on education, what Serdachny termed “experiential learning.”

Serdachny said teachers

have to look to new methods to keep youth interested in a world where so much information is at their fingertips.

“Technology in itself has created a completely different environment at schools,” he said, adding the typical classroom with a teacher’s desk at the front and rows of student desks, does not always provide the engagement.

“We’ve had to adapt over the years,” he said.

One of those adaptations is to take students outside for class, and it is being spearheaded by the Churchbridge Public School Eco-Ag Plan.

“The main idea is to give students alternatives outside the classroom,” said Serdachny, adding not all education has to come direct from a textbook, or computer. “...

It’s actually showing them how things work, and demonstrating the hard work that goes into maintaining a garden and farm animals.”

So the garden plot provides life skills, things such as the knowledge of how to actually grow a garden, explained

Serdachny, adding that is teaching those skills it can relate back to core curriculum in the classroom including the science of soil, to the economics related to the costs of a garden, and managing the produce.

With the addition of a greenhouse and alpacas, the program can grow the educational opportunities provided.

“We want to take it from the garden to the kitchen to the plate,” said Serdachny, adding “I think that’s invaluable. It’s in our history.”

Such education regarding our food is important so students have the understanding what constitutes a good, healthy diet, he added.

With a new greenhouse augmenting what will be garden plots for each grade at the K-to12 school, and the alpacas to sheer, the project will generate some income that will be used to keep the program sustainable, and the food grown can be utilized in the school canteen, and its annual fall supper for the community.

Serdachny said the project

will also bring expertise from outside the teaching roster, relying on area farmers and others to be part of the education. He added the connection to farming is important.

By bringing in local expertise “elders in the community,” Serdachny said they can pass on knowledge and skills students “will be able to use their entire lives.”

“Most communities in Saskatchewan are influenced by farming,” he said, although even in a relatively rural community like Churchbridge many students are rarely, if ever on a farm themselves.

“With social media today our students and society have never been more vulnerable to misinformation,” said Serdachny. “They are bombarded with information promoting NON-GMO, PRO GMO, Hormones or No-hormones added. Our goal is to teach our students about farming and ensure that they can make well thought out and informed decisions when having to decide what is healthy and not healthy at the dinner table. If all you

do is see one advertisement and make up your mind, we haven’t done our job.”

Serdachny said proper education is essential for students to be able “to make well thought out and informed decisions.”

Serdachny noted that understanding agriculture can be a way to a host of careers that go well beyond being in the tractor seat, and that can open doors to students too.

“There are some pretty amazing opportunities for our kids,” he said.

Serdachny said they have Churchbridge Council on-side with approval to have alpacas in the town.

Next comes school board approval. Once that is granted they hope to move forward with an enclosure for the animals, and the greenhouse as soon as funds, through grants and donations are raised.

“We believe the learning opportunities this will provide for our students are amazing,” reiterated Serdachny. “We think the payoff is going to be huge for our entire division.”

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Until things settle down in the world, the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society meetings are on hold; but we can still keep in touch! Be sure to visit our website at www. yorktonhort.ca, and rest assured that we will keep you posted about what is going on with the group!

Check out the beautiful spring photos that will put us in a cheery frame of mind!

It’s the time of year!

When the snow is starting to melt, leaving patches of bare lawn that look dirty and dusty…and, what’s that? Some kind of mold?

Well guess what, that’s exactly what it is! Snow mold!

Snow mold is a fungus that has been hiding quietly under the snow all winter, and around

here chances are it is the gray snow mold, Typhula blight. There is also a more damaging pink snow mold, and in spite of the pretty name, it can kill our lawn from below. The gray snow mold really kills just the tops of the grass, with scary-looking cobwebs of mold called mycelia spreading across the lawn. If we rake it well when weather permits and take away the debris, giving our lawns a chance to be exposed to sunshine and drying spring breezes, our lawns will come back.

Not that our work is done: the spores of snow mold can stay in the lawn over the summer. What to do? In the fall we should be careful to rake up any leaves or dead thatch, which is where snow mold loves to spend win-

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But be careful! Some people have an allergy to snow mold, and that’s why during bright spring weather, snow mold sufferers are wandering around with streaming eyes and tissues clutched in their hands. Other symptoms may include nasal congestion, coughing, and itchy

eyes. All those snow mold spores that are exposed in the spring can cause reactions that make spring that much less enjoyable!

So take care; if you are prone to this problem, but just can’t wait to work outside anyway, perhaps wearing a bandanna over your nose and mouth might help a little. A bandanna might make your neighbors wonder about you, but it might help fil-

ter out some of the spores that are stirred up by your yard work!

While the weather still hasn’t been consistently “spring-like”, isn’t it a joy to see the longer days and some of the other signs of spring. There are reports of crows and geese being back, and even hearing the water trickling through down-spouts is like spring music!

Every year, we gardeners wonder how our perennials have fared over the winter. Time will tell.

Let’s hope that we don’t have too many gaps to fill in this year! Although, with so much stress and worry in 2020 so far, puttering around in our gardens seems like the perfect balm to help us reconnect with nature and ourselves.

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Use this pre-garden time to read up on some new gardening topics.

It’s always interesting to visit the University of Saskatchewan webpage (https://research-groups. usask.ca/fruit) to see what is coming up, and read about their latest work on various fruit crops. There is also a list of upcoming events: let’s hope optimistically that they will be able to go ahead.

The great garden designer Gertrude Jekyll said: “The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.”

So true! Let’s pray for health for all in these trying days. Have a great week!

Game board changes to change game When a game comes in a strange little wooden box, one that opens with a sort of scroll top hinge, (also in wood), it’s pretty darned intriguing.

That the game has a name; Maiak, which remains something of a mystery to pronounce for my English tongue.

The strangeness of the name, owing no doubt to it being created by Matej Jedlicka, who hails originally from Prague in the Czech Republic. My maternal bloodlines trace back to the Czech Republic area, but I never learned a word of the language in my youth from my grandfather.

So what exactly is Maiak?

The game is a tactical little creation with play-

ers each starting with five pieces on the opposite sides of a grid board, a board that comes together from pieces stored in that strange little box.

At its heart the game is a race, where players are trying to be the first to get one of their pieces across the board, think the 2001 created Breakthrough.

Pieces move only forward, straight, or diagonally, and only one space at a time.

In moving diagonally if an opponent’s piece is in the space, it is captured and removed.

The trick here is that the board is made up of coloured squares, red, yellow, green and blue.

Some of the colours can only be moved onto

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Blue spaces are free to move too, and you can move to the same coloured square as your piece is already on for free as well.

In other situations you pay. You sacrifice one of your pieces in play to move onto green, two to yellow and three to red.

That sounds pretty

harsh, but on a turn a player also gets to switch tiles. You take an unoccupied tile and switch it with any surrounding tile. That opens up moving your piece forward if it is the switched tile, or moving a costly red tile in front of an opponent to limit their options.

The game plays quick as it is only played on a 5X5 board, but thanks to

the shifting board pieces there are some interesting choices along the way.

The piece movement is straight forward, with the only fresh aspect that if you move to certain squares it’s very costly, since you have only five

pieces, and there is no mechanism to restock.

The board is naturally bright because of the colours and wooden so that is a plus too.

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Good Friday’s story still reaches across the ages

Riding high on his Harley, Dwayne had no reason to think about how his life would end or what would come after.

Suddenly plastered against the side of a semicab, Dwayne had no time to think about how his life would end or what would come after. Weeks later, now a paraplegic in a rehab bed, Dwayne had no wish to think about how his life would end.

And especially not about what would come after.

And that’s when the Preacher and I met Dwayne—feisty, determined to get back on his bike one day, and constantly upchucking. The two men shared time on a rehab ward. Every so often they exchanged

greetings when their wheelchair and stretcher passed in the halls.

The greetings evolved into in-room visits, then into long conversations about life as it once was and as it may be.

Weeks later, doctors told Dwayne why his nausea wouldn’t leave. Diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, given weeks to live, Dwayne had no option but think about how his life would end and what would come after.

“Dwayne,” asked the Preacher one day, “do you ever pray?”

“Rick,” he said. “I’m sixty-three years old.

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It wasn’t Good Friday that day, but the Preacher told Dwayne about the condemned thief who died on a cross next to Jesus—the one who, recognizing Jesus as undeserving of a criminal’s death, pled for mercy.

“Dwayne,” he said, “far as I can tell, the only time that thief ever prayed was when he was dying. Yet Jesus told him ‘today you will be with me in Paradise. ’” He let that sink in, then asked if Dwayne would like to pray too.

In a shattered voice, the man on the bed,

eyeball to eyeball with death, answered, “Rick, I don’t think I have enough faith.”

Following inner directive, the Preacher told Dwayne about four friends who the Bible says carried a bedridden friend into Jesus’ presence for healing.

“Dwayne,” he said, “Do you have enough faith in my faith, that what I believe is true for you too? Enough faith to let me carry you into the presence of Christ?”

Weeping, Dwayne agreed, and the Preacher led him in a simple prayer for mercy and salvation. In the following days, Dwayne learned that other friends had, through their pray-

ers, been carrying him to Christ too—some for years.

On the day an ambulance took Dwayne home to die, the Preacher sat in the door of his ward room. As the gurney rolled past, Dwayne smiled, stuck out his hand, grabbed the Preacher’s and squeezed hard. “Rick,” he said, his voice confident. “You I WILL see again.”

Riding high on something better than a Harley, plunked down in the presence of Divine Hope and Forgiveness, Dwayne had no reason to worry about how his life would end or what would come after.

We heard later that right to the end he didn’t.

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City hopes for funding for Kinsmen Arena

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton is hoping for infrastructure dollars that if received, would help with the Kinsmen Arena replacement.

The City is applying for dollars for the project through investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), explained Darcy McLeod, Director Community Development, Parks and Recreation with the City at

the regular meeting of Yorkton Council March 30.

The $896 million dollar federal program covers four streams of projects, one focused on community, culture and recreation.

“The City’s Management group has selected the Kinsmen Replacement Project for application to the Community, Culture and Recreation stream,” said McLeod. “This project would include the replacement of the Kinsmen Arena at the Gallagher Centre.

“Work would include a new ice facility along with dressing rooms, viewing area above the dressing rooms as well as a second floor interior viewing space.”

Councillor Mitch Hippsley questioned if the Kinsmen Arena replacement was an imminent need, as Council had been told at least a 10-year life remained.

McLeod said the 10-year life expectancy dated back to 2010, and while the arena remains useable, how long it remains

viable is an unknown. For example, the ice plant dates back to the 1970s.

“We just know it doesn’t meet our needs right now,” he said.

Mayor Bob Maloney initially balked at the idea of applying for a project he saw as not an immediate need.

“In eight years maybe, but I don’t think that time is now,” he said.

Councillor Randy Goulden noted that federal dollars for recreation facilities is

extremely rare these days, so when they are available a municipality should try to access them, especially with the federal and provincial governments picking up 73 percent of costs.

“I support forward planning and long term investment,” she said.

It was at this point that Maloney said that Goulden’s view point had “changed my mind on this.”

Council passed the motion to make the application.

Council sets Deer Park golf fees for 2020

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council set the fees for Deer Park Golf Course at its regular meeting March 30.

“Although we are unsure whether or not we’ll be allowed to open the golf course, we are still planning to open at some point. Therefore we have given consideration to the fees and charges from the perspective that we would open as normal. If the season is shortened, pro-rated season passes could be set up or rates otherwise reduced to provide people with an incentive to participate,” noted Darcy McLeod, Director Community

Development, Parks & Recreation with the City in making an administrative presentation to Council.

“With respect to tournaments, any tournament that has been booked will be considered tentative at this point, pending future direction from our Medical Health professionals.

“With respect to food and beverage services, we have a tentative agreement with the 2019 contractor, however restaurants are closed including the one at the golf course and we will maintain contact with health officials and follow their lead in this area as well.”

In terms of back-

ground McLeod noted Deer Park is owned by the residents and taxpayers (the owners) of the municipality with the primary purpose to; *Provide recreational opportunities to improve the quality of life for people in the community; *Provide opportunities for tourism; and *Attract industry and business to locate in the community.

“Municipalities are considered stewards of public lands on behalf of the owners (taxpayers and residents), therefore a golf course is considered good use of public lands to ensure public green space remains accessible to the public,” said McLeod.

It is important to balance the cost of participation with the community’s ability to pay.

Recognizing this balance along with the need to stay competitive with similar courses is key to the success of Deer Park. Maintaining fees in the mid-range of similar courses will ensure a balance between the community’s ability to pay, and remaining competitive in the golf industry.

This will also assist with attracting new golfers to the course, as cost is a significant determining factor on where people choose to spend their time and money, stated the report to Council.

“The pricing for golf at Deer Park Municipal

Golf Course is aimed to be in the mid-range of other similar golf courses in the Province. If the prices are set too high, people will not participate at that course and choose another less expensive course in the area. This is especially true for the casual or social golfer,” added McLeod.

McLeod did note upgrades continue at the course.

“In 2019, the course saw significant construction occur throughout the season as work continued on the new hole #8 as well as the new #7 green with irrigation and drainage work also completed,” he said.

The total number of

rounds played increased from 16,654 in 2018 to 18,057 in 2019.

The fees ultimately will be going up in 2020.

“In recognition that the green fee rates have been frozen since 2017, and the significant investment made to oncourse improvements (and not taking into account world affairs around it) the 2020 fees and charges propose a 2-3 percent inflationary increase to been applied to the rates and passes, with the exception of Junior passes and green fees,” said McLeod.

An annual adult pass will be $1255.

A round of 18 for an adult at 6 a.m. and at 12:59 p.m. will be $45.

Tune in for your baseball fun Last week I hit upon some hockey movies, rarer stuff from Canada for the most part, and at the same time suggested this week it would be a few baseball movies.

This of course is a terrible time for baseball fans. April is the month of eternal optimism in baseball. It’s the start of a new season, and even the lowliest of teams is within striking distance of first place, even if it’s a mirage.

Of course COVID-19 kiboshed the start of the season, and so in a world without baseball, a movie about the great game is one viable option as we try to self-isolate as best we can.

To start pop over to www.nfb.ca where there a few excellent baseball documentaries which focus on the game in Canada.

Arguably the best of the group is ‘Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi

Baseball Story’ which was a Yorkton Film Festival entry a few years back.

From the NFB site; “This feature-length documentary tells the story of the Asahi baseball team. In pre-World War II Vancouver, the team was unbeatable, winning the Pacific Northwest Championship for five straight years.

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, all persons of Japanese descent in Canada were sent to internment camps. The former Asahi members survived by playing ball.

Their passion was contagious and soon other players joined in, among them RCMP officials and local townspeople. As a result, the games helped break down racial and cultural barriers. This remarkable story is told with a combination of archival footage, interviews and dramatic reenactments.”

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Sports Next, click on ‘King of the Hill’ a doc focused on Ferguson Jenkins who is easily the greatest player to ever come out of Canada.

The film follows Jenkins, through the 1972-1973 season.

“From the hope and innocence of spring training to the dog days of an August slump, the camera gets up close and personal at the home plate and records the intimate chatter on the mound, in the dugout and in the locker room. It provides a glimpse into the rewards and pressures of

sports stardom and the easy camaraderie of the quintessential summer sport,” notes the site.

A final NFB offering I’ll mention is ‘Baseball Girls’.

“This feature documentary uses animation, archival stills and liveaction footage to detail the history of women’s participation in the largely male-dominated world of baseball and softball. Zany and affectionate, it features 7-yearolds learning the rules and skills of the game and 50-year-olds hitting home runs, from the

early days of the Bloomer Girls to the heyday of the Colorado Silver Bullets,” notes the site.

Of course women playing the game received some attention with the Hollywood release of ‘A League of Their Own’.

The movie revolved around the short-lived All American Girls Professional Baseball League which attracted a number of Canadian players.

The league operated from 1943 through to 1954.

More than 600 women played in the league – including 64 Canadians -which consisted of eventually 10 teams located in the American Midwest.

In 1948, league attendance peaked at over 900,000 spectators.

The Canadian contingent included the likes of Anne Surkowski (Deyotte) from Moose Jaw, Thelma Josephine Grambo [Hundeby] from Domremy, and Mary

Geraldine ‘Bonnie’ Baker (née George) from Regina.

One more movie with a Canadian connection I must include is ‘Field of Dreams’ my personal favourite baseball flick.

The movie is based on the novel ‘Shoeless Joe’

by Canadian author W. P. Kinsella. The book was written when Kinsella attended the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and decided to incorporate the stories he told about the Black Sox Scandal, imagining if Shoeless Joe Jackson came back to the same city Kinsella was living in, Iowa City.

They aren’t baseball with a home team to cheer for, but they are a taste of the game we can enjoy now.

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LAUE – Today we celebrate the life of Adele Laue. Adele was born in Canora, SK on July 30, 1929. Adele was raised in the Donwell and Gorlitz Districts. Adele worked in Yorkton for a period of 15 years and met a young farmer, Fred Laue. Adele and Fred were united in Holy Matrimony in October of 1953. Together, Adele and Fred farmed together raising cattle, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. After a while they decided to move to Yorkton, where they continued to farm and work in the city. In 1989, Fred passed away at an early age. Adele continued to work and also enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, and bingo. In January of 2016, Adele was hospitalized for three months after which became a resident of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home where she remained a resident until her passing on March 31, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Adele leaves to celebrate her life her only son, Darryl of Edmonton; one grandson, Drew (Samantha); one granddaughter, Jenaya (Mann); three great-grandchildren all of Edmonton; two sisters, Anne (Gene) Scott of Phoenix, Arizona, Florence (Frank) Wilson of Watrous, SK; and one brother, Bill (Edith) Hudema of Regina, SK; five nephews and three nieces. Adele is predeceased by her parents, her husband, one brother, Ed Hudema, and one sister-inlaw, Gladys Hudema. Cremation has taken place with the interment of cremated remains beside her beloved husband, Fred in the Garden of St. Mark in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Ltd. Kopan’s Funeral Service, Highway #9 North Yorkton was honoured to be entrusted with funeral arrangements. www.kopans.ca.

ROEBUCK – It is with profound sadness the family announce the passing of Victor Anthony Roebuck, longtime Theodore resident on Thursday March 26, 2020 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 88. Victor was born in Canora, SK on September 12, 1931. He lived out the remainder of his life in Theodore, SK. Victor was a dotting husband to Irene Roebuck, whom he married February 25, 1972. Irene predeceased Victor in November of 2016. He held his honourary father duties high and full of pride. Left to cherish his memories: sons: Brian Schmidt (Linda), Terry Schmidt, Randy Schmidt and devoted daughter Sandra Eden (Roy).

Grandchildren: Vaughn, Vanessa (Chris), Damien (Christine), Dara (Kenny), Jeffrey (Lane), Lesley (Nick), Mervin (Amanda) and Linda (Jeff). Numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild, countless family members and friends. Victor will be fondly remembered for his witty sense of humour, Sunday drives going no where in particular just to “go up town”. Most of all, being a well rounded guy, who loved his family and friends with such passion. Victor will be tremendously missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of life will be posted at a later date. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

GARRY - With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Grant Milton Garry also known as “Shockey” or “The Guide” at his home in Willowbrook on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was 66 years of age. Grant was born on August 2, 1953 to Lloyd and Edith Garry.

Over the years Grant had been employed at Leons, Morris and Carpetland. Known as a perfectionist when it came to his skill at laying flooring he was always in high demand. He was very involved with the Willowbrook Wildlife Federation serving both as an executive and general member role. His love of nature was reflected in his expertise as a hunter, fisherman and guide; sharing his knowledge with patience, good jokes, lots of laughs and a cold beverage He always welcomed friends and family alike to his cabin up north to share stories, quad trails and make memories. Grant was the master of creative nicknames and just about everyone he knew had one. Grant was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Edith Garry and his first wife, Debbie. He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life his son Cory (Michelle) and daughter Lindsay (Darryl), their mother Laurie, and his greatest treasures, his precious grandchildren Madison, Emma, Kalem and Kaige - the absolute highlights of his life.

Also left to cherish his memory is his sister Sandy (Steve), brother Glen (Margaret), and nephews Kevin, Shaun, Michael, and niece, Jean. A visitation for family was held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from the Chapel of Bailey’s Funeral Home. The Family Funeral Service was held on Sunday, April 5, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark, urnbearers were Cory and Lindsay Garry. Memorial’s in Grant’s memory may be made to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Willowbrook Branch for Habitat Trust. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

FRASER GAW - Darnell. August 1940 – April 2020. In her 80th year, Darnell Molly Fraser Gaw, a long–time resident of Grenfell, SK, due to cancer left us while sleeping peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at her present home in the Wolseley Memorial Integrated Care Center. Darnell was born and raised in Saskatoon. She spent most of her adult life in South East Saskatchewan where she felt at home; but also, she had a great love for the North. Darnell’s passion for the Arts were showcased in her paintings, writing, singing, and dancing. The church anchored her spirit by providing a place of fellowship and worship while establishing deep personal relationships. Darnell was a gifted lifeteacher—actively listening, offering advice when needed; and mostly, just being present by creating an ease and warmth when with her.

She was described by all who knew her as being thoughtful, friendly and giving—a loving beautiful lady. Darnell’s greatest highlight in her life was becoming a mother.

She is survived by her children; Jo-Anne and Mark, grandchildren: Tanille, Brenda, Elan & Rayna, great-grandchildren: Grace, Jack & Henry, her brothers Gerry & Kevin, sisters: Lynne, Mary Jo, Sandi & Debbie, step-mother Roberta and several nieces, nephews, and cousins of whom most live in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Predeceased by her mother Hazel and father Alexander, husband Bob, and brothers Pat & Gordon. Darnell’s family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude to all care workers and professionals who offered her love, compassion and friendship in her final years. Darnell, mom, nana, and greatnana will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts—her spirit lives on. A celebration of her life is pending. Donations in memory of Darnell can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan 1738 Quebec Avenue Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. Online condolences can be made at www.tubmanfh.com or via Facebook (private messaging) are welcomed.

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CLARKE - Irene Matilda Clarke (nee Wanzo) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 in Calgary, AB. Irene was born June 23, 1931, in Lestock, SK, one of 11 children, to the late Helen and Mike Wanzo.

She was very proud of her Hungarian roots. Irene was predeceased by her beloved partner Alvin Richter on May 16, 2011. One of Irene’s passions was dancing.

She and Al danced many Saturday nights away on southern Alberta dance floors. Spring was always a special time for Irene as it meant gardening and the return of birds which she adored. If Irene was not at her beloved “house on the hill” renovating, she could be found shopping, another passion ... anywhere and for anything - garage sales, auctions, and antique shops. Irene is survived by daughter Melodie Anne (Graham) of West Vancouver, BC, son Brad Clarke (Gloria), grandsons Jason Clarke, Juston Clarke (Janice), and Jonathan Clarke all of Calgary. There will be a private family service. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting leydens.com.

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SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for a 3 bedroom home. Fridge and stove included. Well kept, clean and quiet neighborhood. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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LOST: HINGED LOADING RAMPS near Hwy # 16 at Saltcoats on Jan. 24. $50 for return or can pick up. Phone 306-621-9535.

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