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Yorkton Fire Protective Services were called to Third Ave North to deal with a car fire on Friday, April 24. The fire engulfed the Jeep Compass and closed off

the street as crews worked to safely put it out and keep people and businesses in the area safe.

Food Bank installs safety barrier By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Salvation Army Food Bank has a new desk area plexiglass guard thanks to Mid-Can Windows.

“I was looking at how we can continue to work safely at the Food Bank,� explained Lieutenant Samuel Tim with the Salvation Army. The idea was to provide some sort of shield-

ing for staff, akin to what has been installed in most grocery stores. “I was looking into where I can get that in the city,� said Tim, an effort that took him to Mid-Can Windows who had made

similar items for other local businesses. Mid-Can visited the Food Bank, made sure the desk was capable of supporting the shielding, took some measurements, and left. Within

hours they were back with the guard to install. Tim said when he asked the cost, he was told it was being provided as a donation. “Because of the existing predica-

ment that we find ourselves, we need to do all we can to protect the front line workers,� said David Padar with Mid-Can Windows. “A

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Mayor supportive of re-open plan By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The plan to re-open Saskatchewan unveiled by Premier Scott Moe last week is being seen as generally reasonable

locally. “The city mayors were all happy with this,� said Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney following a conference call with his counterparts Thursday afternoon. “We all see

it as a good phased approach . . . A pragmatic approach ... A very charted approach.� Maloney said in some instances it’s a common sense approach too. He noted if Wal-Mart can be

open with rules to follow “why not have KW Men’s Wear open too,� as long as they too follow rules to assure health safety. Even as things re-open they will be significantly different in terms of what

is allowed. For example, Maloney noted May 15, when a golf course opens, such as the City-owned Deer Park Course, the clubhouse, washrooms and pro shop will not be open, and

on course play will be altered to limit personto-person contacts. And, while parks will open, they will allow camping only at every

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Chamber cautious about re-opening The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is cautiously optimistic following Premier Moe’s announcement last week about the first phase of the province’s plan to re-open its economy.

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Kids arrive at area farm By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It’s kids aplenty this spring at Jim and Stacey Young’s farm south of the city. While Stacey reports they have one miniature goat the rest of her herd are dairy or meat goats. “No! We don’t eat them,” she said. “But, my plan is to milk them,

to make soap and such, and to possibly sell goats milk to those in need of it. I have to do a little more research into that though, because I’m sure there are guidelines and such to follow.” While there are a number of kids on the ground already this spring, it is something new at the farm in general. “This is our first year

having baby goats,” said Stacey. “We just got a billy goat (a male) last year, although we’ve had the nannies (females), for years. They make great pets.” And the nannies are proving prolific. “So far this year we’ve had three sets of twins, so that’s pretty exciting,” said Stacey. “We put them all in

our old chicken coop to have their babies, and as soon as it’s nice out and the babies are a bit bigger, they will go outside to the goat pasture.” “Addison (their granddaughter), she absolutely loves the babies, and follows us out there all the time, they are all super friendly and love being held.”

months. Of course throughout the phases, Maloney said COVID-19 cases have to be monitored closely.

“They’re going to be watching the numbers,” he said. “If things go sideways they’re going to close things again... I just hope

we get through this OK.” As for the impact on the City, Maloney said they will follow what the province lays out.

“All the health guidelines come from the province. We follow all of those guidelines,” he said.

large retailers have been allowed to stay open because they sell groceries and yet they have been allowed to continue to sell items such as clothing, shoes and kitchen wares while the small businesses selling those items have been closed.

“There is an element of unfairness in this,” he said. The Yorkton Chamber fully supports the Shop Local initiative. “Our local retailers and service providers, especially the small, locally owned businesses need

you and me now more than ever”, he said. “The owners are your neighbours and friends. They employ your family and friends. And they generously give back to the community.” The Yorkton Chamber will continue to mon-

itor the re-opening of the local economy. The Directors and staff encourage everyone to continue to practice proper hygiene as recommended by health officials. — Submitted

MAYOR Continued from Page A1 second campsite, and again washrooms and showers won’t open, said Maloney.

“I don’t know if this is so much a reopening, or a new reality,” he noted, questioning how certain new rules might linger for

CHAMBER Continued from Page A1 types which also involve close contact between the customer and service provider will be delayed in opening,” said Stackhouse. “Others such as fitness centres, which many patrons claim contribute

to their mental health, will not be open until Phase 3.” Stackhouse also indicated members have been pointing out cases where it appears the local, small businesses have been put at a disadvantage. Many of the

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Easter Seals recognizes Barry Bradshaw By Devin Wilger Staff Writer It all began with a wrestler. Barry Bradshaw, who was just recognized by the Easter Seals National Volunteer Awards for his decades of work with Snowarama, said that it was Whipper Billy Watson, who started promoting Snowaramas in Toronto, and he came west to promote the idea. “We had a meeting with him, our club, and that’s how the interest started. The next year, I think it was, we did a Snowarama. Our club organized it.” They didn’t organize it alone, and Bradshaw said it was CB clubs who helped, since this was a pre-cell phone era, and they needed people to keep talking along the route. Some sponsors, including Yorkton This

Week, have also been there from the beginning like Bradshaw. It’s now 43 years later, and millions has been raised by Snowarama in Yorkton. Bradshaw has been involved since the event began, but started chairing it in 1986. He said there’s been new riders every year, and they’re the ones that keep the event growing, but some have been there since the beginning. “There are a few of the original riders that keep coming out. Not that many anymore, but there are a few!” Bradshaw said that the growing support for it has been why it’s a success. “It’s a little different the way we do it now than when we first started out. There’s more community support, corporate sponsorships and all that, and that helps out too.” Bradshaw said that

It’s a little different the way we do it now than when we first started out. There’s more community support, corporate sponsorships and all that, and that helps out too. — Barry Bradshaw companies like Harvest Meats providing food and Yorkton Co-op providing gas have been instrumental in making the event work every year. “Everybody chips in, we keep her going, and hopefully we can keep her going for another however many years.” Bradshaw said he was shocked by the recognition, and is eager to point out that an event like Snowarama takes far more than just one person.

“I really appreciate it. It’s nice to know you’re instrumental in keeping it going. We’ve always had a great committee too, there has always been a dozen people on the committee over the years, and the snowmobile club helps every year, and good people at SaskAbilities that look after things, all the registrations and all that is volunteer help... It’s just a bunch of people and all appreciated.” The Abilities Council

also appreciates Bradshaw’s work. “Easter Seals and SaskAbilities is so fortunate and grateful that for over 43 years Barry has devoted significant time and effort to raise funds for individuals experiencing disability and promote safe snowmobiling opportunities. Barry epitomizes what it means to give unselfishly of one’s time and to mobilize the broader community around a cause. We are so proud that Barry is

receiving this recognition as he is most worthy of it.” said John Denysek, Regional Director of SaskAbilities, Yorkton Branch. Bradshaw is also impressed with where the money is going. He said that he was able to go to Camp Easter Seal a couple years ago and was impressed to see the amount of care given to the kids, the activities like horseback riding they have a chance to take part in, and how the councillors at the camp give kids one-on-one attention. “It was just amazing to see the facility there again.” And Bradshaw said that support for Snowarama is going to stay in the family. He said he’s especially proud to see that his son Rick is also getting heavily involved.

Provincial medal for Krepakevich By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A little more than a week ago Gene Krepakevich received an unexpected email. When he opened it he found out he was one of 12 people across Saskatchewan who would be receiving a 2019 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. “It was nice to receive it – very gratifying,” said Krepakevich, adding “... it was a surprise. It really was.” Krepakevich said he has volunteered because he felt it was the right thing to do, not for the possibility of a medal one day. “In my lifetime I did volunteer work because that’s who I am,” he said. Krepakevich said in growing up in a family of five boys on a farm in the Mikado district things such as being fair and kind were instilled in him, adding his mother told him “don’t forget when you grow up to be generous.” One way Krepakevich, a former teacher, found to be generous was with his time. “It’s always been part of my life,” he said. “It was easy to be a volunteer. I did what I could when asked to. You’re doing it for others, not for

It’s always been part of my life. It was easy to be a volunteer. I did what I could when asked to. You’re doing it for others, not for yourself. — Gene Krepakevich yourself.” Krepakevich has two main loves as a volunteer, the Yorkton Terriers Junior Hockey Club and the local Co-op. A long-time Terrier Board member Krepakevich was recognized as Yorkton Sportsman of the Year in 1990, and was inducted into the Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame as a builder in 2003. In 1980, Krepakevich became a delegate for the Co-op, and in 1994, Krepakevich was elected president of the board, a position he still holds. Normally the medal would be presented at a banquet in Regina this spring, but because of COVID-19 protocols that has been postponed until the fall. “They said they’d courier the medal,” said Krepakevich. Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty recently

publicly announced the medal recipients. “The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizes the extraordinary citizens that support our communities and our province,” Mirasty said in a prepared release. “This year’s recipients are leaders and mentors in their communities and are truly making a difference. I congratulate the 2019 recipients, who are most worthy, to be counted among those who have received this prestigious provincial honour over the past 25 years.” 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, which was established in 1995 to recognize the extraordinary work done by volunteers across the province. Since its establishment, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal has been awarded to 217 deserving individuals.

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Things are getting better, although it may be hard to convince people that this is the case. After all, there are legitimate reasons of late to think that the impact of this COVID-19 pandemic is making things much worse. The past week or so seemed pretty gruesome on all fronts… other than the reality that our COVID-19 cases are actually steadily decreasing. It started with news from Premier Scott Moe and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer that the 2020-21 Saskatchewan budget revenue shortfall might be anywhere between $1.3 billion and $3.3 billion. That would imply a record annual deficit for the province of Saskatchewan. Good for Moe and Harpauer for at least making us aware of this reality a month after releasing only government spending estimates without any meaningful revenue projections. As potentially bad as this news is, it’s always better to know about the worst case scenarios in advance. Yes, it was a bit of a disservice for Moe and Harpauer to suggest this would be a “pandemic deficit” and that there was no major worries about it extending into future years. Beyond the fact that no one can say for certain how long the economic effect will be, we already know that COVID-19 spending and this lost revenue will add to the costs of servicing the debt. We also know that Saskatchewan public debt was creeping up towards $23 billion long before this massive revenue dip. The next unfortunate bad news was the price of a barrel oil dipping into negative territory, meaning that oil companies would, at least in theory, pay you store their oil that day. This is devastating news for the oil industry that will affect large areas of rural Saskatchewan. To be clear, oil is not valueless and it will rebound - likely when Saudi Arabia and Russia stop playing games by overproducing to flood the market. But its economic impact will hurt for some time to come. And all of this happened at a time when the country had just witnessed its biggest mass murder in its history. This only added to the pallor. In short, it’s getting hard to feel good right now, so maybe now is the time to remind ourselves that there are still a lot of things to feel good about. The first good thing is that for the past two weeks, the daily increase in new COVID-19 cases is in the low single digits. Recoveries are now outdistancing new cases. As of the writing of this column, active COVID-19 cases have been reduced to 65 cases in this province with only five deaths. That is magnificent news – news so good that the Premier has begun the process of an everso-slow re-opening of the economy. It can and should be done with keeping the focus on-going social distancing measures that have stopped the spread and flattened the curve. We can do both stop the spread and open business, although perhaps not to the satisfaction of everyone. But one other thing that maybe people are not thinking too much about is how much this is bringing us together. Sure, that’s not always been the case. News of the oil price crash brought out a few self-righteous and comments from environmentalists. And some in the oil sector were clearly unappreciative of federal and provincial support for programs like the one to clean up abandoned wells that have long been the industry’s responsibility. But while some have been reacting out of fear and anger, the vast majority of Saskatchewan people have reacted with generosity and kindness. We have returned to our Saskatchewan values and traditions of looking out for our neighbours. All this may has reminded us who we really are. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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Volunteers need our recognition N

ational Volunteer Week was marked across Canada this week (April 19 to 25). In Canada volunteering is deeply ingrained to the point it is a part of our identity as Canadians. As a nation we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community, and that is important because the efforts of volunteers greatly enhances our communities across a wide range of areas from supporting youth, to offering sports and arts opportunities, to providing a broad cultural base. Volunteer Canada, a national nonprofit organization, is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. According to the national organization nearly 13 million Canadian volunteers give their time to help others, contributing close to 2 billion volunteer hours per year. It would be difficult to imagine community life in a city such as ours without the efforts of volunteers. So it is important that we take the time to recognize those efforts, and that is happening with a few garnering some special praise. Locally, Barry Bradshaw got Volunteer of the Year from the Easter Seals National Volunteer Awards. And, Merle Sherwin has received the OSAC Volunteer Recognition Award. Recently, during National Volunteers Week, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the 2019 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. A ceremony to honour the recipients will take place when public gatherings resume, as this provincial honour cele-

brates its 25th anniversary. “The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizes the extraordinary citizens that support our communities and our province,” Mirasty said. “This year’s recipients are leaders and mentors in their communities and are truly making a difference. I congratulate the 2019 recipients, who are most worthy, to be counted among those who have received this prestigious provincial honour over the past 25 years.” Among the 12 recipients announced by Mirasty was Yorkton’s Gene Krepakevich. The three recipients are worthy of the recognitions they are receiving. But, the thing with awards is that there are always more people deserving of recognition than there are medals and trophies and certificates to hand out. There are dozens of worthy volunteers in Yorkton alone; the people giving of their time to create events and provide opportunities for others to enjoy. There would be no hockey, or soccer, or arts council, or film festival, or Boy Scouts or Girl Guides or dance groups without volunteers. Yorkton would still exist, but it would be a husk of a city, a place without identity or soul. Those are things volunteers infuse into what would otherwise be a collection of buildings we live in. So thank you volunteers, every single one of you, for your efforts to make our community a better place.

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Health Foundation cancels events By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Health Foundation has announced it is cancelling a number of its events in the coming months due to the COVID-19 situation. Among the events cancelled are the organization’s annual golf tournament and the Bernie’s Journey Run held in co-operation with Close Cuts in the city.

And, so has the popular Rhythm ‘n Ribs. “It has to be cancelled,” said Foundation Executive Director Ross Fisher. “Even if they start to relax things they’re never going to let us have thousands of people (at an event). The Health Foundation Road Race set for late August has avoided cancellation, at least so far. “It might go, but the odds are low,” said

site will be available for booking. To limit travel between provinces, camping in provincial parks will only be open to Saskatchewan residents starting June 1, until further notice. Reservations for campsites will open at 7 a.m. on the scheduled days below, with the queue opening at 6:40 a.m. Staggered launch dates and the queuing system will be implemented again in 2020 to help manage the volume the site experiences. Campers must reserve online or through the call centre. The schedule is as follows: • Monday, May 4: Seasonal campsites across provincial parks • Wednesday, May 6: Pike Lake, The Battlefords, Narrow Hills, Blackstrap • Thursday, May 7: Bronson Forest, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake, Lac La Ronge • Friday, May 8: Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas, Danielson • Monday, May 11: Buffalo Pound, Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Crooked Lake • Tuesday, May 12: Cypress Hills • Wednesday, May 13: Duck Mountain, Good Spirit Lake, Greenwater Lake • Thursday, May 14: Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain Seasonal and nightly campsites can be reserved through the online system at https:// saskparks.goingtocamp. com or through the call centre at 1-855-737-7275. • Seasonal campsite fees have been pro-rated to reflect the June 1 opening. Additional information, including questions and answers about the 2020 camping season can be found at https:// www.tourismsaskatch-

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Fisher, again suggesting there are likely to be low limits on the numbers of people allowed to gather until such time as a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed. That means the 25th edition of the Health Foundation Gala in October is still questionable as well. Fisher said “without a vaccine” holding the Gala will be unlikely, but no decision has yet been officially made.

Campsite reservation open May 4 The Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Launch is set to begin May 4, 2020, with a camping start date of June 1, 2020. “While the reservation launch was initially delayed due to COVID19, we are pleased to cautiously open for the 2020 camping season,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Gene Makowsky said. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our parks, where they can naturally physical distance and enjoy the outdoors. However, campers should be aware of numerous restrictions and understand that at least at first, camping will look different this year.” Saskatchewan Provincial Parks were included in Premier Scott Moe’s announcement to begin re-opening the provincial economy, a methodical and phasedin approach to slowly and responsibly lift restrictions. R e - O p e n Saskatchewan will consist of five phases, the first of which includes reopening parks and campgrounds. On May 4, 2020, campers can begin reserving campsites through the online reservation system. As well, parks will open to vehicle traffic for Saskatchewan residents to allow activities such as angling, hiking and biking. Park users will be required to follow physical distancing rules and are encouraged to be mindful while on docks, trails and in the parks. The safety of park staff and visitors remains a top priority. At first, campgrounds will be open to 50 per cent capacity, meaning only every other camp-

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On behalf of the Yorkton Regional High School, Good Spirit School Division and the Canadian Student Leadership Association, we would like to thank the City of Yorkton and surrounding area for the tremendous support you have shown us in preparation for the third return of the Canadian Student Leadership Conference. Together a decision was made to postpone the 2020 Canadian Student Leadership Conference in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, for one year. The new dates for 2021 are currently being confirmed. This united decision was made with the health and safety of our student and advisor delegates, host community, sponsors, partners, staff and volunteers in mind, during this global pandemic. As we all sit in this uncertain space, we are confident that this is the most appropriate decision for this program this year. We are committed to following the public health guidelines presented by the Public Health Agency of Canada, provincial and territorial public health agencies and school board directives, all which factored into this decision. Hosting the Canadian Student Leadership Conference is a large undertaking and all of our sub-committees were in motion and geared up for a start date only five short months from now; pre-conference, spirit leaders, keynotes, entertainment, facilities, apparel, breakout presenters, transportation, billeting, food services, tradeshow, advisor activities, volunteers, promotions, sponsorship, and finances. As a non-profit and charitable organization, we are being extremely mindful of the use of our donations, grants and financial support that have been so generously provided to us from our community as we continue to move forward working through this difficult time together, with a new end date in mind. It would be remiss not to mention the hard work of our 7 Student Co-Chairs and 80+ Spirit Leaders to date. These dedicated young individuals started on this mission with us four years ago, at the end of their Grade 8 year. They made an application to be a “Student Leader” in the Land of Orange and committed their time and efforts working towards CSLC2020. Many of them, those that are presently in Grade 11, will no longer be able to take part in the same capacity that they first set out to do, with this conference. We are grateful to have worked with such fantastic student leaders as it has been a real privilege working with them and having fun getting to know each of them over the years. Throughout our conference planning, and our theme, “From the Roots Up”, we have been referring to the four elements of nature; Earth, Water, Fire and Air. When we “Zoomed” with our Spirit Leaders to make them aware of our decision to postpone the conference we ended our meeting drawing a reference to the four elements. The “Earth Element” is a strong reminder that we have our roots. Although we are cycling through some change right now, we encourage you to stay grounded. The “Water Element” reminds us that we will continue to flow and bring our people back together, some new and some old! We asked our Spirit Leaders to reflect if the fire burning inside them is burning with anger, or joy? The “Fire Element” reminds us to find a balance. Finally, in relation to the “Air Element”, we are reminded that air is refreshing, and we need to allow it to move us forward in a positive direction. We are grateful to work with fantastic people throughout our Family of Raiders and with our community-minded people in and around the City of Yorkton. We are sending our best wishes to you, your family and friends during this difficult time. YRHS welcomes CSLC 2021! A postponement of CSLC2020 would suggest a rebirth and fresh beginning in the home school where it all began…. “From the Roots Up”. JM

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Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Request for Proposals Gallagher Centre Water Park Token Lockers Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2020 Please send sealed Proposal clearly marked with the above proposal name to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals for the supply of new token lockers for use in the water park. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Graham Erickson, Water Park Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

FREE PARKING The City of Yorkton will be providing free parking at all downtown City owned parking lots until May 20, 2020. Enforcement of two hour parking, handicapped parking, and 15-minute meters downtown will continue.

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.

AMENDED 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 June 2nd, 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.

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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 2nd day of June, 2020. For further information, please contact, the Assessment and Taxation Branch - City of Yorkton at (306) 786-1736 or 306-786-1723.

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Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan’s Chief R e - O p e n Saskatchewan is a plan built on a methodical and phased approach to slowly lifting restrictions so that more businesses can open and more employees can go back to work. The plan introduces five phases to methodically, gradually and cautiously re-open businesses and services across Saskatchewan, beginning May 4, 2020. The plan also details physical distancing measures and restrictions that will remain in place throughout the five phases and provides a number of factors to inform decisions regarding the lifting of long-term restrictions. “Over the next several weeks, restrictions will be gradually lifted by adding more types of businesses to the allowable businesses list, meaning that they can reopen if they so choose,” Moe said. “All businesses and public venues will be required to continue following physical distancing and cleaning and disinfection practices to protect both employees and customers. Members of the public will be expected to follow physical distancing rules and to stay home if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.” Five Phases of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan consists of five phases. The timing and order of the businesses and workplaces included in each phase is subject to change throughout the process based on a continuous assessment of transmission patterns and other factors. Phase One – Beginning May 4, 2020 • The first phase of the plan includes the reopening of medical services restricted under the current public health order, and the resumption of low-risk outdoor recreational activities, including fishing and boat launches, golf courses and a fixed date for parks and campgrounds. The size restrictions of public and private gatherings will remain at a maximum of 10 people. • On May 4, public access to medical services will be reinstated,

including access to dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, opticians, podiatry, occupational therapy and chiropractic treatment. When it is not possible to physically distance, providers will be required to take precautionary measures as outlined by the Chief Medical Health Officer. • Low-risk outdoor recreational activities will be allowable with precautionary measures, including fishing and boat launches (May 4), golfing with physical distancing guidelines (May 15) and a fixed date (June 1) and clear guidelines for the operation of parks and campgrounds. Phase Two – May 19, 2020 • The second phase of the plan includes the May 19 re-opening of retail businesses and select personal services that were previously not deemed allowable. • The size restrictions of public and private gatherings will remain at a maximum of 10 people • A full list of retail businesses and select personal services that will be deemed allowable in phase two is included in the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, along with guidance, protocols, and physical distancing measures that allowable businesses and services are required to observe. Phase Three – Date To Be Determined • The third phase will be implemented following an evaluation of transmission patterns of COVID-19, and does not have a pre-determined date. The third phase will include the re-opening of remaining personal services, along with the re-opening of restaurant-type facilities, gyms and fitness facilities, licensed establishments and childcare facilities. Capacity limits will remain in some facilities, such as limits to 50 per cent of regular capacity for restaurants and licensed establishments. • All businesses and customers will be expected to maintain physical distancing practices, guidelines and recommendations. • Other than in allowable businesses, the size of public and private

gatherings will increase to a maximum of 15 people. Phase Four – Date To Be Determined • The fourth phase will be implemented following an evaluation of transmission patterns of COVID-19, and does not have a pre-determined date. The fourth phase will include the re-opening of indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment facilities. • All businesses and customers will be expected to maintain physical distancing practices, guidelines and recommendations. • Other than in allowable businesses, the size of public and private gatherings will increase to a maximum of 30 people. Phase Five – Date To Be Determined • The fifth phase will be implemented following an evaluation of transmission patterns of COVID-19 and the preceding four phases, and will include the consideration of lifting longterm restrictions. M o n i t o r i n g Transmission of COVID-19 and Phase Advancement Criteria • As restrictions are gradually lifted, the Government of Saskatchewan and Dr. Saqib Shahab, Chief Medical Health Officer, will carefully monitor the daily number of reported cases and other important indicators. These factors will inform decisions regarding the pace at which the restrictions can be lifted or put back in place if required. • Transmission is controlled; • Health system capacities are in place to test, isolate and treat every case and trace every contact; • Outbreak risks are minimized in special settings like health facilities and nursing homes; • Preventive measures are in place in workplaces, schools and other essential places; • Importation risks can be managed; • Communities are fully educated, engaged and empowered to adjust to the new norm. The plan will also provide clear guidance to the public so they can

continue to follow current public health orders and prepare accordingly for lifting of restrictions. L o n g - T e r m Restrictions on High Risk Areas Remain In Place A number of long-term measures and restrictions that are related to the highest risk areas will remain in place for the foreseeable future. These long-term restrictions include: • Maintaining the current Provincial State of Emergency; • Recommendations against non-essential international and interprovincial travel; • Mandatory 14-day self-isolation following international travel, exposure to COVID-19, or a positive COVID-19 test; • Visitor restrictions limited to compassionate reasons at long-term care homes, hospitals, personal care homes and group homes; • The suspension of classes in all primary and secondary educational institutions, both public and private; and • Large public gatherings remain prohibited. Recommendations throughout all Phases The following recommendations should remain in place through all five phases: • Protective measures

Housing delivery Sunday was delivery day for dozens of birdhouses going out to residents in the city. Greg and Leone Ottenbreit delivered most of the ‘Cancer is for the Birds 2020’ fundraiser birdhouses on the weekend. Funds from the birdhouses will go through the Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Local Initiatives and be used to support local patients going through stem cell transplants.

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for vulnerable populations; • Individuals should continue working from home if they can do so effectively; • Physical distancing must be maintained, wherever possible; • People must stay at home when they are sick; • Vulnerable individuals, such as seniors and those with underlying health conditions, should continue to exercise caution and minimize highrisk exposures, such as public outings; • Personal hygiene will continue to be a key prevention measure; • Enhanced cleaning and disinfection should take place in workplaces, public spaces and recreational facilities; • Although the public health order regarding the size of gatherings does not apply to businesses and workplaces, they are expected to follow the recommended public health measures, including: physical distancing for staff and clients; regular cleaning and disinfection; frequent handwashing and sanitizing; use of PPE where available and appropriate; and keeping staff who demonstrate or report COVID-19 symptoms out of the workplace; and

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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

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Earth Day clean-up way to give back By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Aaron Kienle and his son Derek were out doing some road clean-up this week to mark Earth Day April 22. Aaron said it is something he and his family have been doing for a number of years. “For sure five consecutively -more than that, but maybe a year missed here or there,” he said. The effort is just something the family sees as a way to give back to the community they are in, and to the planet. “It started while travelling with the family and being out of country during Earth Day and thinking it was a way we could give back to the community,” said Aaron. “We’d clean our beach area or one time a soccer field area etc.”

Kienle said it is interesting that roadside waste has tended to change through the years. For example, this year disposable coffee cups “topped the charts,” he said. “Also alcohol containers still were there but less than previous years. “And again cigarette packs everywhere.” Notable finds was a hub cap, a license plate, and a pair of pliers “that came in handy when I picked up a record four diapers,” said Kienle. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for the environment and its protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries

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Boys and Girls Club receive donation By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A few weeks ago, President’s Choice Children’s Charity announced it was immediately releasing $10 million in grants to program partners nationwide to ensure that children continue to have safe access to food during school closures. Reaching more than

35,000 children each year in Saskatchewan, President’s Choice Children’s Charity provides food and nutrition education through a variety of school programs, as well as support during the weekend and summers. With physical distancing measures resulting in the cancelation of most programs, the charity has taken a ‘feed kids first’ approach to pro-

vide flexibility to schools and program partners to get food to kids however they can. In addition to access to 2020 funding, existing partners like the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton, which serves more than 2,100 children and youth at six locations, also received an emergency grant to help address the increase in need. This has allowed them to work quickly,

outside of the normal program requirements, to model their response to the specific needs of their community. “People are already struggling during this difficult time – they should not have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from,” said Lorraine Moeller, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Yorkton in a release. “Each week, we are

providing our community with access to hundreds of nutritious meals and snacks through a variety of programs and services. We are extremely grateful to President’s Choice Children’s Charity for providing us with emergency funding so we can continue to offer much needed food security to our Club children, youth and families.” In addition,

President’s Choice Children’s Charity – Canada’s largest charitable funder of school meal programs – provides grants to 109 schools across Saskatchewan. These schools have been given the flexibility to use their funding to get food right away to their most vulnerable students, even while schools remain closed across the province.

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Anyone who has gone on a social media site has been able to witness people posting all about their favorite stuff. People on Facebook are posting ten things over ten days that they love, people on Twitter are sharing favorite films, albums and snack foods. People are eager to share their favorite stuff right now. It makes sense, people have time, and they know other people might want to catch a movie, listen to new music or play a different game. It’s also fun to learn things about the people you know. Whether it’s a high school principal who is deep into hair metal or an IT professional who seems to only watch mov-

ies about football, you get a glimpse into the internal lives of people you know. Sometimes you aren’t extremely surprised by the results, sometimes you are, but you do learn a little bit more about the people who surround you. These are usually presented as just the poster, album cover or case, which is a smart way to structure it. Lots of people aren’t comfortable explaining why they love something, they just know that they do. Sometimes they don’t even have a clear reason, it was just the right art at the right time in their lives. But I don’t want to do this over social media, because I have this space to fill and I intend to use

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Thinking I do with words... it as a break from serious world events anyway, at least for the time being. In terms of my top five albums, I’ll go with Kid A by Radiohead, Loveless by My Bloody Valentine, Sam’s Town by The Killers, Blackstar by David Bowie and The Budos Band III by The Budos Band. The tradition is to offer no explanation for those choices, and each would require

an entire column on their own to really explain. Some of them are associated with extremely happy memories, others with sad ones, but they’re as much about the time I listened to them most as they are about their actual quality. Top five for film would be City of God, Millennium Actress, A Separation, Star Trek: The Motion Picture and

Le Doulos. A certain editor might note that only one of those was filmed in English. But really, none of them are in the same language, because I’m a fan of cinema from around the world, and every nation has someone with something valuable to say in it. The pick of Star Trek will probably confuse someone – it definitely confused the cashier at FutureShop when I bought the DVD years ago – but I love that film and every time I watch it I love it more. Top five games is a tricky one, but on reflection it would be Final Fantasy IX, Vagrant Story, Super Mario World, Metroid: Zero Mission and Front Mission 3. It’s a varied list, but it does make me

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look like one of those insufferable people who declare games were all better in the good old days – the newest game on that list, Metroid: Zero Mission, is from 2004, but is a remake of a game from the 1980s. I love a ton of modern games, Persona 5 was an instant classic and the updated version was just released, but if we’re talking about favorites I can’t think of a more accurate list. The thing with all of my favorites, and the favorites of most other people, is that it’s always about more than the quality of the entertainment. It’s about the time in your life, the memories it’s associated with, and how they became associated with them.

Print ‘n Play good game option right now When you are stuck in the house finding a new game to play is not as easy as heading to the store to peruse the shelves. But worry not, there are options. There is a rather extensive collection of Print and Play (PnP) games out there just waiting to be discovered. The interesting aspect of a PnP game is that for the even slightly crafty among us, there is the added aspect of printing the game – yes you will require a printer – then getting to cut and prepare the game. The effort required to ‘make’ a PnP game can vary from printing a page or two of card art, cutting and either sleeving or gluing to some old playing cards, to rather elaborate boards and bits to make. In my case I opt largely for card-based builds. They are rather easy to prepare, and can still offer lots of fun. So over the next few weeks I shall take a look at a few quick PnP games that you can work on if the mood strikes. The first is a game called Seasons of Rice, the core game released in 2018 by creator Corry Damey, who has also created a couple of small expansions that are again available as PnP. Seasons of Rice, is an 18-card tribute to the designer’s Cambodian heritage, where players are ‘farmers put together paddy cards to expand their family’s rice paddies. A game takes place across two separate seasons (drafting phases): first the Wet Season, then the Dry Season. Players begin the game during the Wet Season with a hand of seven paddy cards. Each Wet Season turn, they simultaneously select two cards from their hand: one to immediately place into their personal landscape and one to place into a communal row of cards called the Dry Season row. Players then exchange their hands and repeat until all cards have been placed. In the Dry Season, players take turns selecting one card from the Dry Season row and immediately placing it into their landscape. When the Dry Season row is empty, the game is over. Damey said the game evolved as a PnP game, although he himself was not an avid player of the genre. “Honestly, I didn’t even know there was a large PnP community of gamers until I entered

my first contest in 2018 and at that point, I was only dipping my toes into print and plays,” he said in an interview via email. “The first game I remember picking up was Utopia Engine and I absolutely loved it. I guess I eventually did become a fan, even if I hadn’t always been one.” So what about PnP games won Damey over? “One of the greatest things about PnP games is its low barrier to entry,” he said. “As a gamer, all it takes is having a printer or a place where you can purchase prints along with having the tools to cut and create the game. “I take great joy in having put together a game that I now get to share and play with others. I still have a PnP copy of Dice Hospital I’ll be keeping for a while yet, simply because I put in the time and effort for a great game. “From a design perspective, there are endless possibilities. While some may be able to monetize designing PnP games, a lot of those games are made by impassioned gamers with a vision of what they’d want to see exist to share with others.” That was one thing that I wondered about, why a designer would put in so much effort to basically give the game to the world for free, or very minimal return? “Fortunately for me, this hasn’t been an insurmountable hurdle as a graphic designer who can illustrate. But you’re right. In some regards, there isn’t a lot of return,” said Damey, adding it comes down to gratification. “The first time someone played my game, Seasons of Rice,

THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com and love it - there was immediately fruit in what I had done. As a first-time designer, I don’t think there is anything more gratifying than being affirmed that what you’ve created is worth the time to print, cut, craft, and play,” he said. “And when others echo those same sentiments, it’s hard to ignore that it’s not simply a fluke. “In my mind, it is absolutely worth the effort even if only to acknowledge that you’ve got the right stuff and to keep creating. And if you not, you learn from critiques and advice to design better.” Seasons of Rice was created thanks to the challenge of a contest. “The idea for Seasons of Rice started when The Game Crafter put out a contest for an 18-card

game,” said Damey. “I had been going back and forth from theme to theme and liberally hacking at the game up until the contest deadline was in sight. I finally conceded and landed on a theme I’d been holding on to, waiting for a grand game to apply it to: Cambodian rice farmers and an ode to my mother. At this point I realized that if I didn’t care about what I was creating, I’d never see it through. However, I completely missed the deadline, but continued working on it anyway.” Initially Damey said all he really wanted to do was make a game. “However, as I began developing and integrating a familial theme, I began to hope it would be an encouragement for designers to look within for their drive to design,” he said. “Through this

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process, I’ve been able to talk more about what the game means to me. How some of the ancestor abilities are pieces of stories that my mother told us growing up about her childhood. How some of the ancestors are literally family members of mine. I hope Seasons of Rice can be a game that shows designers that it’s okay to showcase who they are and where they’re from.” The hardest part of creating the game was the final tweaking of things. “I think as you come toward the end of the development cycle where things feel like they’re really solid, that’s the hardest time to make drastic changes,” said Damey. “But sometimes those are very necessary... I think another difficulty that goes hand-in-hand with

my last example is just having an open mind to the suggestion of others. You don’t always have to take their advice, but when you repeatedly hear different people talk about the same issue, it takes effort to set aside your pride and listen. As for the best aspect of the game Damey tips his hat to another for that. “I’m probably quite biased, but I love the artwork that my brother Jerome created for this game,” he said. “It’s much better suited to the play style than my initial artwork and really brings life and vibrancy across the board. It’s hard to say what the best part of this game is. However, what I’m most proud of is the integration of theme to the two drafting seasons that occur during the game. The wet season in Cambodia is the longer of the two seasons with lots of growth, water, and value. This is represented by a hand of cards with lots of choices during the first half of the game. During the dry season, there are less choices, a shared pool of resources, and the need to make ends meet. Things are a little more meager in the game. This is by no means exploding with theme, but those differences in drafting that parallel the seasonal rice harvest in Cambodia made me proud.” As for play, the better half and I have given this one some time on the table, and found it smooth, with the two small expansions each adding to the flavour if the game. Check it out at www.pnparcade.com

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Earth Day important for our world A day which should be more significant than it is came and went recently with hardly any notice at all. You might blame COVID-19, but honestly the pandemic is not the only reason Earth Day generates limited interest. Sadly, amid the naysayers and the vehement voices warning of climate change, the desire of some to end the disposal of plastics by offering alternatives, and those that seem blissfully not to care, and all the other arguments and debates about the ills of our world, most people seem

at best ambivalent. Perhaps it’s a case where as individuals we feel ill-suited to impact the changes that are being suggested. The idea of taking a baby step and ending the use of plastic straws is met with much derision on social media as being folly against the mountains of plastics our society creates, uses, and then tosses to landfills and oceans where they exist as waste for years. In many ways the efforts to end the plastic straw does seem like emptying an ocean with a thimble, but then again we need to start somewhere. We need to

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Calvin Daniels remember the old story of how does one eat an elephant? The answer is one bite at a time. The move away from plastic straws is a small first bite in dealing with a huge plastic elephant, and to extend the analogy just one step further, plastics are one

of the ‘elephants in the room’ when it comes to what we are doing to our environment. That is why the idea of Earth Day was first brought forward a half century ago, to get the world thinking about the baby steps we need to take to protect our

planet. It was in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace. The eventual result was Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and now includes events in more than 193 countries. But the events seem low key, especially here on the Canadian Prairies where wide open spaces make it easy to discount humanity’s impact on

the natural world. So why should we care? Why is this worth space in a column on agriculture? The answer is simple really, we all rely on the earth and what it provides. Farmers are perhaps more aware of this than most, since they seed into the earth to reap the crops we consume to live. Maybe next year we will pause to think of the day and its importance just a little more, even undertaking a project to make our own baby step. Calvin Daniels is Editor at Yorkton This Week.

AgriStability interim benefits increased The federal and provincial governments have agreed to increase the 2020 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Saskatchewan producers. Interim benefits can provide producers with a portion of their final AgriStability benefit early, to help support losses and cover costs. With this increase, Saskatchewan producers can apply for an interim benefit to receive 75 per

cent of their estimated final 2020 benefit before completing their program year. Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is also waiving the six months farming and one production cycle criteria for participants applying for 2020 interim benefits. “I want to reassure all farmers and food business owners that our Government recognizes their vital contribution to our communities and is committed to helping them cope with this excep-

tional situation,” said Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food MarieClaude Bibeau. “These increased advance payments will enable Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers get the additional cash flow they need to continue their operations during these difficult times.” “In these uncertain times, the AgriStability interim payment can help producers with cash flow needs,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “If a

producer qualifies for an interim benefit, this is a great way to get additional funds for their operation before filing their final application.” Interim benefits are calculated based on the farm’s estimated program year margin, relative to its estimated reference margin. The estimated program year margin must show a decline of 30 per cent or more compared to the estimated reference margin. If a producer receives an interim benefit pay-

ment, they must still file all final program year forms and meet program requirements by the assigned deadlines. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan understand the challenges facing producers during the unprecedented times created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to evaluate our entire suite of business risk management programs to ensure they are meeting the needs of Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry.

To enrol in the AgriStability Program or to apply for an interim benefit, producers can contact their local SCIC office or call the AgriStability Call Centre toll-free at 1-886-270-8450. The deadline to enrol in AgriStability for the 2020 program year was extended to July 3, 2020. SCIC AgriStability staff are available to assist producers over the phone at 1-866-270-8450 or through email at agristability@scic.ca, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annual Blue Collar Sale goes well By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The 14th Annual Blue Collar Bull Sale was held Saturday, April 11, through Heartland Livestock in Yorkton. The high selling Angus bull was ‘Northern View Nitrous 84G’ sired by ‘EXAR Resistol’ and contributed Northern View Angus of Duff, SK. The bull sold to Venture Farms of Roblin, MB for

$12,000. ‘Northern View Bull’s Eye 141G’ sired by ‘CorVet Milkdud 21E’ also from Northern View Angus sold to CorVet AngusCory Jones, Melita, MB for $8,400. Parkwood Farms of Yorkton contributed ‘Parkwood Cowboy Up 52G’, sired by ‘HA Cowboy Up 549S. The bull sold to Garry Krupski of Lemberg, SK. for $8,200.

‘Northern View Nitrous 113G’ sired by ‘EXAR Resistol’ from Northern View Angus sold to North River Ranch of Springside, SK. for $7,250. ‘Parkwood Reign 16G’ sired by ‘SAV Reign’ from Parkwood Farms sold to Wade McNeil of Yorkton, SK. for $7,200. The overall sale average was $5,219.44 on 54 bulls.

Crop research should remain priority The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and the Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) are asking Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to continue important wheat and barley research activities at AAFC’s western Canadian research stations in 2020. Urgent action is required to save the 2020 AAFC field, lab, and greenhouse activities for wheat and barley research projects. This farmer-funded research is critical to the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture industry and cancelling project activities will have repercussions. Many of the current projects funded by the CWRC, CBRC, and individual crop commissions are multi-year, multi-site, and multi-cooperator endeavors. The impact of disruptions to this work needs to be considered on a project-to-project and program-to-program basis to minimize the loss of both future productivity and the potential

contributions of previous projects. Given the complexity of the situation, it is necessary to evaluate the level of risk and develop safety protocols on a regional basis. Prairie universities have established plans that will allow them to safely continue their research activities in 2020. Private research institutions have also put plans in place to conduct field research this year with appropriate measures to ensure employee safety. “We are facing an unprecedented situation with respect to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of researchers and other staff is our top priority,” said CWRC Chair Jason Lenz. “The universities and private plant breeders have found safe options to conduct their research. We’re confident AAFC can also create a plan to continue critical research and provide clarity to western Canadian farmers.” “As funders and partners in research, with

a goal to support the agriculture industry, we will assist researchers wherever we can,” says CBRC Interim-Chair Jason Skotheim. “We are requesting that AAFC consult our member organizations to explore opportunities, communi-

cate contingency plans and discuss any potential required adjustments in contract terms and conditions as soon as possible.” Going forward, both the CWRC and CBRC will remain committed to minimizing the impact

Down it comes The Pioneer elevator in Langenburg is now only a memory as a one-time feature of the local landscape, and as a local destination for area grain. Kamila Konieczny, Manager, Communications & Public Relations with Richardson International Limited told Yorkton This Week that the Langenburg Ag Business Centre has been closed. The facility has also been demolished. Konieczny

of the pandemic on the current and future success of the industry while maintaining appropriate measures to ensure health and safety. The CWRC is a collaboration of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, the Alberta

Wheat Commission, and Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association. The CBRC is a collaboration of the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission, the Alberta Barley Commission and Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association.

- Submitted Photos by Barbara Rindisbacher

said the company “will continue to provide grain marketing opportunities to our customers in this region and continue to offer our full suite of agronomic services,”adding “we are focusing on investing in our new and existing facilities to improve efficiencies and better meet our customers’ needs.”


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Film among Best of Sask. nominees By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Other Ordinary is one of the nominees for this year’s Ruth Shaw Award for Best of Saskatchewan at the Yorkton Film Festival. The film follows Canada’s only travelling theatre group composed of people of all abilities as they prepare for an upcoming performance, explained Adrian Halter of Halter Media and the producer of the film. The film synopsis details; “A theatre group based in Regina, SK and composed of people of all abilities, rehearses for opening night of their latest show. It is a play that takes the experience of the disabled along with the able-bodied and displays how they intertwine, intersect, and transform. As the group prepares for opening night, they reflect on the opportunity this professional theatre company has given them.” Halter, who grew up in the small west-central town of Luseland, and now lives in Regina, said the idea to create the film seemed obvious once he had learned of the group. “I had heard about the organization, Listen to Dis through a colleague and wanted to learn more about the organization,” he related. “I reached out to the Executive Director, Traci Foster (also the director of The Other Ordinary (TOO), theatre

group) and when we met, she described what the organization does and how it also organizes and manages ‘The Other Ordinary’ theatre group. “I knew right away that there was a story there and it just kind of blossomed.” Listen to Dis Community Arts Organization Inc. is a non-profit organization that equips and enables people with disabilities to create and participate in art, for the betterment of their health, for recreation, and for the development of themselves as emerging and professional artists. Halter said the connection to the arts was a story he wanted to tell. “I’m always interested in the process of other artists and where their passion comes from,” he said. “When I started speaking to members of TOO I knew they had the same passion for their craft as anyone else, they just don’t get the same air time. “My goal was to approach the project as a spectator taking in the process of bringing together a show.” Like most films there were challenges in getting the shots they wanted. “The filming process definitely had its logistical challenges,” said Halter. “We had been working on another documentary but due to some unfortunate circum-

Adrian Halter of Halter Media stances it fell through. We then had to ramp things up with The Other Ordinary but their schedule didn’t quite line up with our deadline. “Thankfully, everyone was so accommodating and open to us. It made the actual filming process incredibly easy and just a wonderful experience. “Originally, I had wanted to film bits and pieces from multiple rehearsals but our schedule didn’t allow for that. So, we filmed one entire rehearsal day from start to finish with two cameras and an audio person and just tried to capture everything as it unfolded. “It was a really gratifying experience for me as a filmmaker just to be a part of because their

passion and attention to detail and ability to push each other as artists was a joy to watch.” The rest of the film came together after the hectic rehearsal shoot. “After the initial rehearsal date, we filmed several interviews over the course of two weeks before filming the performance. “Again, I can’t say enough how thankful I am that everyone was so accommodating with their schedules so that we could meet our deadline.” Thankfully, the research wasn’t difficult. “The group was very open with me and it is a small group so it was easy to get in contact with everyone,” said Halter. “You always want

more time. More time to research, more time to shoot, and more time to edit but in this situation everything worked out,” he said. But, time was the ultimate challenge. “It was really just scheduling,” said Halter. “The Other Ordinary was only meeting once a month when we started planning the filming so we only had one chance to film a rehearsal otherwise there wasn’t going to be another opportunity. “Sometimes I think it might have been better to film some interviews prior to the rehearsal but because of filming the rehearsal first, we created a comfort level between the crew and the cast of The Other Ordinary. It made the interviews easier because we could go places that we might not have been able to go if we hadn’t built up that relationship.” With the time constraints, was the final film what Halter had initially envisioned when embarking on the project? “The film is a bit different from what I had originally thought it would be but that usually happens,” he offered. “These things take on a bit of a life of their own and you receive feedback and input from different places and then it starts to evolve.” As for what the producer likes about the film, Halter said one segment

at least is one he likes most. “I don’t know if I would consider this the best aspect but my favourite aspect is the rehearsal scenes,” he said. “Watching them break down the script and experiment and try new things and react to one another in the moment was exciting to watch. “It also makes the performance in front of the audience that much more satisfying to watch.” Ultimately, Halter likes the film. “I’m very happy with the film but it wasn’t my story to create, it was already there,” he said. “All I wanted to do was try and cast light on something that was already happening. I think I was able to do that.” Now Halter hopes for a rather broad audience for the film. “The target audience is anyone interested in theatre and the arts,” he said. “The film gives a behind-the-scenes look at how a show comes together. “It’s also the story of people of all abilities using what they have to express themselves and share their own personal stories onstage. “I think that is something anyone would be interested in.” The film is available on AMI’s website or their app. https://www.ami.ca/ category/documentaries/ media/other-ordinary

2020 RBC YFF Mentorship Candidates Announced The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce that the candidates for the 2020 RBC Mentorship Program have been selected! The RBC Mentorship program is a participantdriven program that connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who can provide expert level advice and net-

working opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s film industry. “A Canada-wide call for applications went out in February, and we received many very strong applications from filmmakers who were interested in taking part in this year’s program,” said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden. “We are

very excited to deliver this program for another year, and I cannot thank

the RBC enough for their commitment to helping us foster the next great

generation of Canadian film talent.” “When we support aspiring filmmakers we are investing in an industry, creative expression, and the vibrancy of our communities,” shares RBC Community Manager Trevor McLachlan. “That is why RBC Foundation is proud to support the inspiring

work of the Yorkton Film Festival, the 2020 RBC Mentorship Program, and emerging artists across Canada.” Our 2020 RBC Mentorship Candidates are: Carol Nguyen, Quebec Nika Belianina, Ontario Kristina Wong, Ontario. — Submitted

Second Round and Craft Award Nominees Announced The Yorkton Film Festival is pleased to announce that our second round juries have concluded and nominees can now be announced in our

remaining and craft categories. “Jurying is a very long process, due to the rigorous process we have as a festival, and I want to thank our

jury heads and jury members for putting in the time to adjudicate and select this year’s nominees,” said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden. “With

all of our nominees announced, we look forward to announcing this year’s Golden Sheaf Award winners in June.” Second Round juries

were convened to select nominees in our Digital Media (to be announced by May 1) and Kathleen Shannon Award categories, as well as to select Craft Award (Director –

Fiction, Director NonFiction, and Research) category nominees. A list of second round nominees can be found at the YFF website: www.yorktonfilm.com.


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Hard times, these. You don’t need me to tell you that, of course. Whether watching bad news or experiencing bad news, it bites. But those stories don’t end there. The Preacher and I were reminded of that in an unusual way a few years ago. I wrote the rest of this column then, but some things need revisiting, and a little revising. Life is hard. Loss and pain trip us up. Body cells go rogue. Viruses, germs and bugs maim and kill. Wicked people do all those things too. But when we open ourselves to a changed per-

spective, we find that in time, God uses our worst experiences and our deepest valleys to bring unique gifts. Gifts of grace. New spiritual perspectives, new relationships, new strength we didn’t realize we had. Even a new view of life and appreciation for living. We had already discovered some of those things during the Preacher’s long journey of living with neurological West Nile Disease. Five years later, facing a diagnosis of stage four colon cancer, we had another opportunity to find God

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Sunny Side Up at work, “making all things beautiful in his time,� as scripture says. Nevertheless, I was unprepared for my husband’s comment to friends just before his surgery to remove a big chunk of colon. “Cancer is the new gift I’ve been given,� he

said. Shocked, I argued at first. “No. Cancer is NOT a gift. It’s the platter that God can use to deliver unique gifts. But it’s not a gift, Hon.� A peck of pork chops made me rethink that response. “My dad worked in the packaging industry,�

one of the Preacher’s nurses told us. “When a producer called to say they needed to ship, say, 10,000 pork chops, Dad’s job was to find or make just the right box to ship them in.� That conversation in the Preacher’s ICU room brought me late to consider what he had already concluded: God knows the best gifts he wants to give us. In his omniscience we must at least consider that perhaps not only does he allow, sometimes he also designs, the only carrier possible to deliver them. No box, no chops. So yes, hard

times too, can be gifts. Boxes and platters awkward to carry, ugly to view, and painful to bear, but these too, must be viewed as gifts from our Father’s hand. In eternity’s perspective, can you trust with me that one day we who follow Christ will see our worst bad news days, our deepest valleys, our loneliest and most painful times far, far differently than we view them now? We’ll see them from our Father’s perspective. We’ll realize the gifts they held. And finally, finally, we’ll bow our heads and hearts in gratitude.

Knights of Columbus of Saskatchewan hold AGM The 98th Annual State Council Meeting of the Knights of Columbus of Saskatchewan, held by teleconference on April 25, 2020, due to the restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, was a call for Knights to hold fast to the Catholic principles around which the Order was founded 138 years ago. Under the theme “Knights of Fraternity United in Charity� State Deputy Chris Bencharski, the State Executive, and the delegates from around the Province cele-

brated the past year’s successes and deliberated on how to better serve the Church and the community. Delegates to the convention passed several resolutions at the 98th Annual Convention: • That councils conduct “Into the Breachâ€? Videos and Study Guides at their monthly meetings. “Into the Breachâ€? is a video series produced by Supreme Council, which calls upon Knights to step into the breach to be the men that God

is calling them to be. • That we oppose Bill C-7, Extending Medical Assistance to Dying. Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus urge the Government of Canada to proceed cautiously and slow down to ensure that the watershed changes proposed in Bill C-7 should receive the time and attention needed for careful study. Also, the delegates adopted resolutions concerning: • The Saskatchewan State

Council encourage all councils and its more than 10,600 Brother Knights within the State and their families to use the suggestions in the guidebook ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind’ provided by Supreme Council to offer all types of assistance to Knights of Columbus members, to our parishes, seniors and youth, to our pastors, and our communities. The State Council elected the following executive effective July 1, 2020: State Deputy – Joe Riffel of Saskatoon; State

Secretary – Larry Packet of Davidson; State Treasurer – Marte Clemente Nogot of Saskatoon, State Advocate - Greg Dezorec of Regina, State Warden – Agnel George of Regina. Chris Bencharski of Meadow Lake will continue on the executive as Immediate Past State Deputy. Newly elected State Deputy Joseph Riffel announced the following appointments; State Chaplain Father Ed Gibney and Associate State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda.

Big game draw opens May 1 online Saskatchewan’s big game draw opens on May 1. Hunters have until midnight on May 25 to submit their online applications. The 2020 Big Game Draw Supplement provides Saskatchewan resident hunters with infor-

mation on seasons and quotas for draw species, as well as advance notice of any changes to this fall’s regular big game seasons. Given recent mild winters, increased hunting opportunities for elk, pronghorn, mule deer

and white-tailed deer will be available. Changes remain in place to the big game draw pool system, which expanded the draw from four to six priority pools in 2018. The majority of applicants who qualified

for the Legacy pool in 2019 were successfully drawn and the number of hunters moving from the Super A pool to Legacy pool remains low. The chances of being drawn are very good for those applicants eligible for the Legacy pool.

Apply early and use the online residency verification tool to avoid complications. Draw results will be available through HAL accounts in mid-June, with the exception of pronghorn, which will be available in mid-July.

For information on your HAL account or assistance with completing an application, please call 1-888-7738450. Further information about the big game draw is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/hunting.

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Jaxon Sperling drafted by Winnipeg ICE By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Yorkton’s own Jaxon Sperling has been drafted by the Winnipeg ICE. The Yorkton 14 year old was picked in Round 13 by the Ice, 278 overall. Sperling said that the draft made him nervous, because it was getting pretty late before he was picked up by the ICE. “It was very exciting news when my name popped up on the list.” For Sperling, he’s

looking forward to going to camp and having the chance to prove himself. “Proving to them that maybe I should have been taken earlier,” Sperling said. Of course, this season was shorter than planned, and Sperling said that off-season training has been a challenge, but that’s a challenge all of the players are facing, so they’re going to be in the same position. “You just have to

come to the next season ready,” Sperling said. The ICE is a relatively new organization, and Sperling is excited to be a part of it. He said he’s looking forward to meeting new people and getting to play in a city where he hasn’t had much experience before, only playing in Winnipeg itself a couple times. Sperling also said that he needs to give his father – Jeff Sperling – credit for helping him in his hockey career. With

the number of camps, practices and games a young player has to attend, Sperling said that it was his dad’s support that helped him grow as a player. With a couple Yorkton players getting drafted, Sperling hopes that it’s a sign for scouts that they need to keep a close eye on the city and that there a number of good prospects in the community they need to look at. “It just helps out the other guys more.”

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Kunkel new Golf Saskatchewan president By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton’s Don Kunkel has been elected president of Golf Saskatchewan for 2020. Kunkel served as vicepresident of the provincial organization in 2019, and was re-elected to his third term, and the top spot at the Golf Saskatchewan annual general meeting held online. “It’s a one-year deal,” he said of the president’s position. “We’ve always done it that way.” As for holding the AGM online via Zoom, Kunkel said it worked out well. “It was the best turn

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out we’ve ever had,” he said. “It actually turned out really well.” In fact, there is interest in adding Zoom as an attendance option post COVID-19, allowing people to participate without travelling to the meeting. “I think it’s a great idea,” said Kunkel. “These Zoom meetings are fantastic. They’re basically face-to-face.” Kunkel said the position is not one that requires a great deal of time. “It’s not an onerous thing,” he said, adding it does mean he will be “the face of the organization when needed.” However, in terms of

day-to-day operations Golf Saskatchewan does have an executive director Brian Lee. That said Kunkel will be putting some miles on the car this summer attending Golf Saskatchewan tournaments if COVID-19 regulations allow them to take place. Kunkel said he certainly hopes tournaments can be played this summer, noting many are held as fundraisers for various organizations all across the province and country. “Millions are raised in Saskatchewan alone for charities,” offered Kunkel. As for the chance that golf will be allowed

Kunkel is optimistic, but under what rules that might be is yet unknown. “We’re pretty confident there’s going to be some golf this year,” he said. “The (COVID-19) curve is pretty flat right now. It’s pretty positive right now.” Kunkel added there are 100 courses now open in British Columbia so they will be watching how that works out. “The safety issue is the important thing,” he said. “... A lot of things will come into play. It’s a huge learning curve for everybody.” Golf Saskatchewan represents some 17,000 golfers across the province.

Ronn drafted by WHL Saskatoon Blades By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Western Hockey League held its draft of Bantam-age players last week. Matthew Ronn, Captain of the AA Bantam Terriers was watching the proceedings online, congratulating players he knew as they were drafted. Then in the ninth round, 185th overall, it was Ronn’s name that was called. He had been selected by the Saskatoon Blades. “When I heard my name called it brought me chills,” said Ronn, who played his last season of Bantam with the

end to the recent season. Going to the Blades was a surprise for Ronn, son of Jeff and Jessica Ronn of Ebenezer. “We talked a bit during the winter, but I wasn’t expecting it,” said Matthew. Ronn may not have anticipated the Blades calling his name, but he likes the idea of one day playing in Saskatoon where he already has friends, and it’s close enough for his family to attend games regularly. “It’s close to home. I’m very excited to be part of the team,” he said. The selection is something Ronn said he has long desired.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to play in the league. I’ve watched it for years and have always wanted to be on one of the teams,” he said. Ronn will enter Midget hockey on the fall, but is not sure where he may play. “It would be nice to stay here and play for the home team (Maulers),” he said, but added he hasn’t signed to go to any particular team yet, choosing to keep options open as he and his family discuss what is best for his future. Ronn said his father has talked to the Blades about where they might

want him to play. He said they just want him with “a good organization” where he can get lots of ice time to develop as a player. In terms of a player Ronn said he sees himself “as a very offensive defenceman,” with a tendency to think offence at times before taking care of things in his own end. “And I have a good hockey IQ ... I can create a lot of offence.” Which means, in terms of development, working on his blueline responsibilities. “I’ve been working on that, taking care of my own end and then to jump into the play,” he said.

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Shattler shines with Saskatchewan Rush With sports still on hiatus I thought instead of struggling for some event to write about it would be easier to shift gears a little bit. So I reached out to a few sports organizations, and for the next few weeks will bring you, the readers, some interviews with pro level athletes. The first call went out to the Saskatchewan Rush who were good enough to hook me up with veteran forward Jeff Shattler. Shattler was drafted 10th overall by the Buffalo Bandits in 2005. He played one game in 2006 for the Bandits before being traded to Calgary for the 2007 season. Shattler played 11 seasons with the Roughnecks, missing only one game.

Shattler had a breakout year in 2011, when he was named both NLL MVP and Transition Player of the Year. In August 2017, he signed a two-year contract with the Saskatchewan Rush, a move that seemed to reignite his career as he was named playoff MVP for the 2018 National Lacrosse League Cup. “Change is sometimes a very good thing,” he said, adding while he had many good friends in Calgary, he wasn’t getting the ball as much as he liked, so the opportunity to join the Rush came at a good time. “... It’s a pleasure to play with these guys.” “I only have a couple of years left and I wanted to win some championships,” he said.

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Sports That goal was achieved in 2018. As for being named MVP Shattler said, “it was a great, great night for myself and my team,” adding personally it was made sweeter having his wife watching from the stands. As a player Shattler said he prides himself getting up for big games, playing his best when it matters most. “Anybody can play regular season,” he said.

“My dad always said I was a gamer,” something he tries to live up too. He said he is just “happy to do what it takes to take it to the next level when it’s playoffs.” Shattler said he felt very good about the Rush’s chance this year to win another championship until COVID-19 shutdown the NLL. “I really felt like we had another opportunity to win another one this year,” he said. “It was

just unfortunate.” Shattler said the Rush had not got off to the best start to the regular season, but it felt as if the team was coming into form to capture the title. While there remains a glimmer of hope they will still get a chance, he admitted, “I don’t see it happening.” Away from the Rush Shattler has become deeply involved in taking the game of lacrosse to youth, primarily through school visits, across the province. “Even if they (youngsters) don’t want to try it, they catch a ball in their stick, the look on their face,” said Shattler. “I believe that’s the way to grow the game ... “I really, really enjoy doing it. I don’t find it a job.”

For Shattler playing lacrosse has always been something he has loved, and he finds joy in sharing that feeling with another generation of potential players. In Saskatchewan lacrosse is still new to most youth, but Shattler said they pick up the game quickly, especially those who have played hockey as the two sports share a need for eyehand coordination. “I find hockey players pick it up so quick,” he said, adding he encourages youth to play varied sports. “Don’t stick with one sport or when you’re 16-17 you’ll hate it.” Now the goal is to make the province a force in lacrosse. “I want to make Saskatchewan an elite program,” said Shattler.


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Decades of volunteering with Merle Sherwin By Devin Wilger Staff Writer At their conference in 2019, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils recognized four prominent volunteers from different arts councils through the province. In Yorkton, they recognized long-standing volunteer Merle Sherwin, who has been volunteering with the Yorkton Arts Council since the later 1970s and early 1980s. She joined the board of directors of the Yorkton Arts Council in 1991, and served as president from 2010 to 2018. She was chairperson of Renaissance Yorkton, a group whose mandate was planning for the beautification of the downtown through the installation of two public murals, and the development of two walking tours. She has also been a member of the Yorkton Housing Authority Board

for many years and for much of that time, chairperson of their Personnel Committee. She was a founding member of the Yorkton Nursery School Co-operative Association as well as the Yorkton Dance Association. In addition, she has been a member of the Board of Westview United. Sherwin was on the Saskatchewan Arts Board for six years, which oversees activities from across the province. She’s presently the secretary for Parkland Victims Services and has been a member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1968, and is part of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Yorkton Branch. “I am kind of busy,” Sherwin joked. She said it’s a real honor to have been recognized by OSAC. “It means that perhaps all of the time and effort you put in has been appreciated.”

Always interested in the arts, Sherwin said that she got involved through the Sunflower Arts and Crafts show, which was the first area where she became interested in the Yorkton Arts Council. That lead her to different areas of the arts in the council itself, working on the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery committee and the performing arts committee. “It was rewarding to be involved,” Sherwin said. Her work with Renaissance Yorkton was involved in creating public murals in the community, and Sherwin said she believes strongly that art is a great way to bring people into a community. They brought in Dr. Karl Schultz, one of the people responsible for the Festival of Murals in Chemainus, B.C., to consult on the project. “As he said, people don’t come to your com-

munity to look at your sidewalks. They come to look at your art.” But it’s the new things that keep Sherwin interested in the arts, whether it’s new artists, new experiences or new people. “Yorkton is very fortunate in that we have a lot of very talented artists here.” A retired teacher, she said that she met a variety of people in that career, but that getting involved in the arts meant that she was able to meet a wide variety of people, and that meeting people from different worlds is what makes her most interested. “I enjoy volunteering because it’s an important thing for our community. Organizations depend on volunteer work, and I don’t know how we would survive without some of it.” Sherwin said that she feels lucky that she has

Merle Sherwin the opportunity to take part in the wide range of things she has been a part of over the years, and encourages others to volunteer as well. She noted that there are fewer volunteers now than there used to be, but that they are needed for things to happen. “There are a lot of things that wouldn’t happen without volunteers. When we put Sunflower on it’s the volunteers that do it, we only have two paid persons on our payroll, and we’re very fortunate because most

arts councils don’t have any paid personnel. We depend on the volunteers to bring the shows in, to bring in the art, to bring in Sunflower. If the volunteers don’t step up, these things don’t happen. It’s the same in all things.” Sherwin said that no matter what kind of activity you’re looking at, the volunteers make it work. “There are all kinds of activities for people, including sports, and we need the arts as well.”

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Amazing benefits to seniors having pets Pets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals. Pets offer companionship and unconditional love. While they are fitting for any family, seniors may find that having a pet is especially beneficial. The organization A Place for Mom, which helps match families with senior living residences, says pets provide a comfort system that produces measurable health results. Caring for pets and being around them can produce a chemical chain reaction in the brain that may help to

lower stress hormones while also increasing production of the feelgood hormone serotonin. This is not the only health benefit pets may provide. A recent study, which looked at 1,800 people between the ages of 25 and 64 who had healthy hearts, found that almost half owned a dog. Having a dog was likely to spur hearthealthy behaviors, like exercising with the pet, eating well and having ideal blood sugar levels. Pets also provide emotional support and companionship that can help seniors - including those who may be divorced or widowed - feel more secure and happy. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found that, among respondents who had pets, 88 percent said their pets helped them enjoy life, and 86 percent said their pets made

them feel loved. Seniors considering getting a pet can explore the many benefits to doing so. • Reduce pain: A 2012 study published in Pain Magazine found therapy dogs provided “sig-

nificant reduction in pain and emotional distress for chronic pain patients.� • Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal not only stimulates physical activity, but it also can give seniors a reason

to get up and go, which equates to a feeling of purpose. • Altered focus: Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about loss or

aging. • Increased physical activity: Pets require care, and that interaction can get seniors moving more than if they didn’t have a pet. • Improved health: Ongoing research has found dog owners have lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease than those who don’t own a dog. • Stick to routine: Caring for pets helps seniors maintain a routine. Having structure after retirement can be important to ward off risk of depression. Staying on top of feeding, grooming and other pet needs also can help prevent cognitive decline. Pets bring many benefits to their owners’ lives, and they may be the perfect remedy for seniors looking for a friend and purpose.

How to help loved ones handle sundowning A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can catch families off guard. When such a diagnosis is made, patients and their families typically have a host of questions, including how far the disease has progressed and what to expect as it advances. One potential side effect of Alzheimer’s disease that can catch families off guard is sundowning. The National Institute on Aging notes that sundowning refers to the restlessness, agitation, irritability, or confusion that can begin or worsen as daylight begins to fade. Sundowning is difficult for Alzheimer’s sufferers, but also can be especially hard on their caregivers. As day turns to night, people serving as caregivers to Alzheimer’s patients tend to wear down, only to suddenly realize that the people they’re caring for are becoming increasingly difficult to handle. The NIA notes that sundowning can continue well into the night, compromising patients’ ability to fall asleep and stay in bed. Sundowning will not affect every Alzheimer’s patient, but caregivers should prepare themselves to handle such a situation should it arise. Learning more about sundowning can be part of that preparation.

Why does sundowning occur? The exact cause of sundowning, which is sometimes referred to as “late-day confusion,� is unknown. However, the Mayo Clinic notes that certain factors may aggravate the feelings of confusion felt by Alzheimer’s patients who experience sundowning. Those factors include:

• fatigue • low lighting • increased shadows • disruption of the body’s internal clock • the presence of an infection, such as a urinary tract infection The NIA notes that one theory suggests A l z h e i m e r ’s - r e l a t e d changes in the brain can disrupt a person’s internal clock, confusing their

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sleep-wake cycles as a result. That can confuse Alzheimer’s patients and contribute to the feelings of agitation and irritability that are common among people who experience sundowning. What can be done to combat sundowning? The NIA recommends looking for signs of sundowning in late afternoon and early evening and trying to determine what might be causing these behaviors. Try to avoid anything that appears to trigger these behaviors, if possible. Reducing noise, clutter or the number of people in the room when sundowning symptoms typically appear may help reduce the confusion Alzheimer’s patients feel during this time of the day. In addition, scheduling a favorite activity or providing a favorite snack at this time of day can

give Alzheimer’s patients something to focus on, potentially cutting off the confusion before it surfaces. The NIA also recommends making early evening a quiet time of day reserved for playing soothing music, reading or going for a walk. Caregivers who also have children to look after can explain the importance of this quiet time to youngsters and ask for their cooperation. Closing curtains or

blinds and turning on the lights at dusk can minimize shadows in the house, potentially making this time of day less confusing for Alzheimer’s sufferers. Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease that can be difficult for caregivers to manage.

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Healthy eating options for seniors “Let food be thy medicine” is a quote attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient scholar considered to be the father of modern medicine. The saying relates to the notion that what people put in their bodies can heal and/or prevent certain conditions. For seniors with medicine cabinets full of overthe-counter and prescription medications, the idea of relying predominantly on food to promote optimal health may be tempting, and various foods can be particularly useful to the 50-and-over demographic. According to the World Health Organization, poor diet is a major contributor to many of the diseases that affect older people. Poor diet has been connected to the development of diabetes,

and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis also may be linked to the foods one eats. The National Council for Aging Care says micronutrient deficiency is often a problem among the aging due to factors like lack of variety in diet and reduced food intake. Eating a variety of foods can provide all of the nutrients people need to stay healthy as they get older. Certain foods may be particularly helpful. • Brain-friendly foods: Foods such as avocado, leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, blueberries, and salmon are good sources of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that may help ward off dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, advises Sonas Home Health Care.

• Anti-inflammatory foods: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent inflammation that can cause cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Aging.com says foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, should be consumed at least twice per

week. • Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, canned or frozen produce tend to be high in micronutrients, including a variety of important vitamins that are essential for all components of health. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

advises eating dark green vegetables, such as leafy greens or broccoli, and orange vegetables, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. • Energy-boosters: Choose whole grains that can provide sustained energy by way of healthy carbohydrates over processed grains. • Bone-friendly foods: Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, can prevent calcium from being leached from the bones, which contributes to conditions like osteoporosis. • Digestive systemfriendly foods: The digestive system slows down as the body ages, as the walls of the gastrointestinal tract thicken and digestive contractions that push waste along may slow down and

become fewer. Foods rich in fiber can promote proper digestion by moving food through the digestive tract mor easily. High-fiber foods also may help naturally reduce blood cholesterol levels. • High-iron foods: Without enough iron in the body, a person may feel tired and lethargic from a reduced production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the rest of the body. A lack of oxygen in body tissues from anemia can be serious, says the National Council for Aging Care. Tofu, spinach, lentils, pumpkin seeds, and fortified breads and cereals are high in iron. Smart food choices can help seniors live long and healthy lives.

Living with your kids can be problematic If you’re planning to move in with your child’s family, it’s important to be clear about what everyone’s expectations are from the outset. Here are three issues that can prove troublesome and some quick tips for successfully navigating past them.

2. Chores Ideally, everyone will be responsible for some

aspect of managing the home. This can include cooking, cleaning, child

care and yard work. No matter how chores are divided, it’s important

to be clear about what everyone’s role is in this regard. 3. Money Make sure you clarify what you can contribute financially from the getgo. It may even be a good idea to sign an agreement or lease with your

1. Privacy It’s important that everyone living in the household has a reasonable degree of privacy. Make sure all family members know to respect your personal space and reassure them that you’ll respect theirs.

family regarding what payments you’ll make and when. Living with your child and their family can be a fulfilling, enjoyable experience. To ensure everyone cohabitates harmoniously, communicating openly and honestly is key.

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3 tips for paying off debt A reduction in your monthly income once you retire can make managing debt difficult. Here are three strategies that can help. 1. Make a budget When it comes to managing debt, the first thing you should do is get a clear picture of your financial situation by listing what you owe, your expenses and your income as fully and precisely as possible. Knowing how much money you make every month, how much you need to spend and how much you have left over will make it easier to determine where you can save money. 2. Think about interest rates Tackle debts with the highest interest rates first. Paying these down sooner rather than later will save you money. You may also be able to consolidate your debts (possibly by refinancing your mortgage) and thereby pay a lot less in interest. 3. Maximize your revenue Depending on your situation, you may want to consider returning to the workforce on a

part-time basis. You should also make sure you benefit from every tax credit you’re eligible

for, including those for home care and home improvements. Finally, spend some time advan-

cing your understanding of how financial matters work to help you make more informed spending and saving choices. If you need more help, contact a professional. Many financial experts specialize in helping retirees.

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