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The Farming for Health field north of the city was seeded Friday.

Farming For Health crop planted By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was planting day for the annual Farming For Health Project. This year it was Yorkton New Holland ‘s turn to seed,

with LDC and Boyd Ellis having the canola seed on site on the land on Grain Millers Road. Assiniboine Valley Transport was hauling the Cargill supplied nitrogen and sulphur fertilizers. and

Tyson Becker and Top Krop Fertilizers Inc. graciously donated all other fertilizer needs. This is Top Krop’s first participation in the project. In 2019 at the annual

Hospital Gala on behalf of the Farming for Health project a cheque was presented to the Health Foundation for $208,790. The cheque represented the proceeds of the 2019 crop. The funds were earmarked

to purchase a diagnostic ultrasound machine, a device that will be primarily used for heart function, cancer diagnosis, and shoulder and joint issues for area residents. The machine does approximately 2,000 tests a year.

City to receive $2.8 million from MEEP By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Government Relations Minister Lori Carr has announced specific funding allocations for all communities within the province under the new Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 (MEEP). “The Government of

Saskatchewan is proud to continue to fulfil its commitment to the people of the province by ensuring important infrastructure dollars are available to our communities when they need it most,” Carr said in a release May 19. “This $150 million investment into Saskatchewan’s municipalities can be used for shovel ready

infrastructure projects and initiatives, and will help keep our municipalities strong during the current pandemic.” MEEP 2020 will provide $150 million, or approximately $143 per capita, to local municipalities to support investments in infrastructure, to stimulate economic recovery and encourage

local job creation. For Yorkton that means $2,348,953 headed to the city. “This is like found money. I had no heads up this was coming,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney told Yorkton This Week. Maloney said the money is of course welcomed, and is something cities such as Yorkton

and Saskatoon were calling for because they have chosen to forge ahead with capital projects even as some raised concerns given the current pandemic. He said locally continuing projects was seen as a good thing because infrastructure needs upgrading, and it stimulates the economy too.

“You get out of any recession by building, because everybody is working,” he said. The $2.3 million is significant locally, as Yorkton’s 2020 capital budget is $4.3 million. The dollars will allow the City to look into doing more, said Maloney.

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Businesses adapt as they re-open By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The second phase of provincial plans for reopening Saskatchewan launched May 19. The day marked a return to serving customers for an extended list of businesses. Among those businesses re-opening was K.d. studio &

spa. Owner Kristy Procyshen said her customers were more than happy to be able to once again have their hair cut, or coloured. “They’ve (customers) been just fantastic,” she said, adding most of her customers are long time clients. “They’re just happy to be in the chair.” Procyshen said most regular customers have their hair cut

every four to six weeks, and for some it has been three months with the eight-week closure. While customers are being asked to wear masks in the chair, an in-store policy, not a provincial guideline, Procyshen said people seem to accept it without complaint. “After they take off the mask they walk out with a smile on their face,” she said.

Procyshen said she and her staff do have to wear masks, and aprons, which do take some getting used to, but she understands the need at present to be safe. That is why they are asking customers to wear a mask. “It’s for our protection,” she said, adding “we have to go home to our families ... We’re just keeping everybody safe.”

As for the gear they must wear, “it’s definitely different. It’s taking some getting used to,” said Procyshen, adding they are having to take breaks, going as far as to step outside for just a break, “and a deep breath and to get some fresh air.” Mark Smith owner of K.W.

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Chamber supports women entrepreneurs By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer As part of Women Entrepreneurs Week May 17-23, the Government

of Saskatchewan is recognizing the province’s 33,300 female business owners for their contributions to the economy and labour market.

One in every eight women employed in Saskatchewan runs her own business, which puts female entrepreneurship in the province above

the national average and fourth highest among provinces. “Saskatchewan women have built familiar brands and created

markets across North America,” Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Tina Beaudry-Mellor said in a release Tuesday. “As we

emerge from COVID-19 restrictions, I encourage residents as they look to support local businesses

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WOMEN Continued from Page A1 to also look for ways to support women led businesses who make significant contributions to the Saskatchewan economy.” Locally, the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce also salutes the women entrepreneurs in the city and surrounding area. “Most of the businesses owned by women are very small, employing only the woman herself or up to four or five additional employees,” noted Chamber executive director Juanita Polegi. “But when you calculate the number of women-owned

businesses and the number of employees, those small businesses contribute significantly to the economy.” Those women are also involved with the Chamber in the work it does, Polegi told Yorkton This Week. “Many of the women who own their businesses are members of organizations such as the Chamber because they recognize that there is strength in numbers,” she said. “Membership entitles them to information, advocacy and a support system.”

The Chamber’s 2020 Board of Directors has seven women Directors. Of those five own or coown their business and the other two are in senior management. “These women bring to the Board unique insights and wise business acumen,” said Polegi. Throughout Women Entrepreneurs Week, the Status of Women Office will profile Saskatchewan businesswomen and their creativity, innovation and resiliency. The office also congratulates the membership-driven Women Entrepreneurs

of Saskatchewan for 25 years of supporting and building community with business advice, financing, training and mentoring. “ W o m e n Entrepreneurs Week is a time to recognize the many Saskatchewan females who have worked hard to start their own businesses, while creating jobs and opportunities for others,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in the provincial release “Their resiliency during this unprecedented time

truly shows as these businesses continue to play a role in contributing to the province’s economy and enhancing the quality of life for all.” To support local businesses and their employees during COVID19, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the $1 million “Together We Stand” initiative on May 1. Funding will be used by Chambers of Commerce across the province to encourage residents to shop local. The province also implemented the $50 mil-

lion Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment on April 9, to provide grants to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises that temporarily closed or substantially curtailed their operations as a result of public health orders related to COVID-19. This program has been extended for the month of May. Details on business supports can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website or by contacting the province’s Business Response Team at 1-844-800-8688.

“The loss of sales (for two months) we’ll never get back,” he offered. In-store, Smith said they have altered things somewhat, with hand sanitizer stations, a reduction in accessible dressing rooms, and clothes that are tried on set aside for 72-hours before being returned to

the sales racks. At Epic Audio Video Unlimited Carman Parsons said they are getting back to normal fairly quickly, adding the nature of their business means the store is rarely crowded. And, Parsons noted he has been doing some emergency curbside

sales. He said while television sales may not have been deemed an essential service when in home isolation and the TV sets breaks down, a new one is rather important. Sales of second TVs to parents with children home were also part of the demand.

It was the same last week as the doors reopened. “That’s kind of what we saw,” said Parsons, adding home entertainment centres, or a sound system on the ATV are going to be more important as many people stay closer to home this summer.

BUSINESSES Continued from Page A1 Men’s Wear said business is starting to return to something closer to normal. “It started off pretty slow,” but as it became better known they were open customers returned. While Smith noted his business has lost out on a

couple of key sales areas; weddings and graduations, in the first week casual sales were good thanks to the nice weather last week. As for weddings, Smith estimated 70 per cent have been postponed for the summer. It is losses like that which hurt, he said.

Take precautions for hantivirus The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to take precautions and be mindful about the risk of hantavirus this spring in areas where rodents might be present. Exposure is most likely to occur when cleaning up enclosed buildings (such as grain bins, sheds, barns, garages, trailers, cottages, and homes) or farm equipment and vehicles after winter. “Humans can be exposed to hantavirus

when inhaling contaminated air caused by the droppings, urine and saliva of infected rodents,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “Hantavirus can cause illness in humans including a lung related illness known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which can be fatal.” Symptoms typically start within one to six weeks of exposure and include tiredness, fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, dizziness,

nausea and vomiting. Some people develop severe symptoms, including difficulty breathing, that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if you have a cough, fever, and shortness of breath. To avoid exposure to hantavirus, be aware of mouse droppings and nesting materials and take the following precautions when cleaning infested areas: • Ventilate the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30

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minutes before cleaning; • Use wet mopping methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves; • Wear goggles and a well-fitting N-100, R-100 or P-100 (formerly HEPA) type filter mask when cleaning areas contaminated by droppings in a confined space; • Dampen areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant (one part bleach to nine parts water), let sit for 10 min-

utes, and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth; • Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing; • Steam clean, shampoo or spray upholstered furniture with a detergent, disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water; and • Wash clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water. Also, take steps to

reduce rodent infestations: As of May 13, 2020, there have been 35 people with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome reported in Saskatchewan since 1994, 11 of whom died. For more information on hantavirus, visit the government website at www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/health/ diseases-and-conditions/hantavirus and HealthLine Online at www.healthlineonline.ca.

CITY Continued from Page A1 “It opens the door to do some more work,” he said. “It can help do all those things you never get too.” While Maloney noted no specific projects have been approved for the money, there are always streets and roads in need of attention. A decision on exactly where to spend the dollars will be made by Yorkton Council in the coming weeks. The program is a key component of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan, that was announced on May 6, to build a

strong Saskatchewan and stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. All funding related to the program must be used by the local municipality by March 31, 2022. For more information on the MEEP 2020 program, including a full list of project categories and community funding allocations visit https://www. saskatchewan.ca/government/municipal-administration/funding-financesand-asset-management/funding/municipal-economic-enhancement-program. 20055PR0 20055PR1

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Thom Weir follows the plot seeder to see how it is planting the 2020 plots near the Tourism Yorkton offices.

Crops of the Parkland planted By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Crops of the Parkland Walking Tour, a few steps from the Visitor Information

Centre on Highways 9 and 16 in Yorkton has been a feature for visitors for more than 25 years. The plots were being seeded Thursday, with

retired agronomist volunteer Thom Weir noting they would be planting “close to 20” different crops; that would include cereals such as wheat and oats, oilseeds

such as canola and flax, and legume crops such as field peas. The crop plots are a volunteer-led project to give people going through Yorkton

a chance to see what’s grown here and get a closer look at the agriculture of the Yorkton area. The planting was an effort of Ducks

Unlimited, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, and ocal agrologist volunteers.

Company with Yorkton founder grows Pela, maker of compostable alternatives to plastic, just announced their recent acquisition of Habitat Botanicals, a plant-based, plastic-free and cruelty-free company dedicated to quality personal care products. “It is going to take strong teams, companies and partnerships to help a global community shift toward creating a waste free future, and we are grateful to have Habitat along with us on this journey,” said Pela Founder, Jeremy Lang, who grew up in Yorkton and attended the Yorkton Regional High School. “It’s amazing what can happen when you have positive teammates with similar values working toward a common goal, like Habitat, and we are excited to work with them to provide more sustainable options to our community”. Pela’s goal is to reduce a billion pounds of plastic from the waste stream, so the company went on a search to find like minded, ethical and environmental companies that will help them achieve their mission.

Jeremy Lang, who grew up in Yorkton and attended the Yorkton Regional High School. That’s when they discovered Habitat Botanicals, another Canadian based company making positive changes in the way we produce everyday products. “Pela is proud to welcome Habitat, our new sister company to our waste-free family,” said Pela CEO, Matt Bertulli, in a release. “Like any

family dynamic there are different practices and products, but one thing that ties us together is our goal to reduce global plastic waste.” Pela is most notably known for making the world’s first 100-percent compostable phone case. Since then, the company has expanded their line of products to include

AirPods cases, a zerowaste liquid screen protector, radiation reduction inserts, sunglasses, and most recently, a guidebook on how to cultivate a positive outlook in life, curated to the world’s current status, called Pela’s Guide to Positivity. Pela’s products have not only wowed customers, but also bigtime celebrities like JayZ, who in 2019 backed the company with his VC Firm, Marcy Ventures Partners. Since 2017, Habitat Botanicals has been creating waste-free alternative bathroom products out of their Vancouverbased facilities. It all began with their flagship plastic-free deodorant, and they now offer everything from shampoo and conditioner bars to zero-waste toothpaste, compostable floss and bamboo toothbrushes. If there is one thing Pela knows, it’s that plastic-free isn’t easy, which is why they are thrilled to take Habitat Botanicals along their path of breaking new grounds and making waste-free products

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The cellphone case that helped make Pela a success. the new normal. “The mission of our business has always been to do as much good for the planet as possible,” said Habitat Botanicals Co-Founder, Jaymie Friesen in the release. “We have always wanted to give customers a quality experience. Between 2017 and now, we’ve experienced every grow-

ing pain a startup company could experience. But our new alignment and partnership with Pela marks a new era for Habitat… one where we can achieve our mission and goals better and more thoroughly than we could have ever dreamed of and we’re all extremely excited about it!” Continued on Page A11

Trees planted at Saltcoats helped mark Arbor Week in the province.

Saltcoats Beautification Committee plants trees The Saltcoats Beautification Committee, a committee of the Town of Saltcoats, and many helpers planted 100 trees to celebrate 2020 Arbor Day (and week). The Saltcoats committee headed by Gerri Knudsen and Councillor Ron Knudsen organized a successful three days of tree planting along the East side of the school grounds but on town land. Beautification Committee members Monique Smith and husband Glen, school Advisory

member Marilyn Herron, and friend Dolores Torrie were involved the first day when 50 seedlings of Sundancer Poplar were planted. The job of hole digging was made so much easier because Suzy and Irving Switzer, of Switzer’s Home Grown Farm, lent their tree hole auger. Ron and Glen manned the machine and then Monique, Gerri, Marilyn and Dolores planted and watered the seedlings. Day 2 was the day to drill the bigger holes for the spruce

trees. Dean Wiley, and Ron, manned the Switzer machine. Gerri and young friend Kalliegh McCallum watered the seedlings again. Day 3’s volunteers had the extra work of going to the mature shelterbelt on the North side of town (Tupper St.) and digging 50 smaller spruce from all the self-seeded trees growing in there. Volunteers included members Tom McIntyre, Ron and Gerri, Monique Smith, and community volunteers Steve and Crystal

Farquharson, and Marilyn Herron. The trees were then planted with the help of some families who came at separate times to facilitate social distancing. Tina Nabozniak-Wog and Gabe, J’nae, and niece Lea, and nephew, Rooke Mickle. Jace and Kalli McCallum helped water. The last group of trees were planted by Dana Kostelnyk and daughters Mykhela and Isabella with Gramma Dolores Torrie supervising. The last step was to pound in

posts to protect the trees. Over half are done thanks to Steve Farquharson, Tom McIntyre and Ron Knudsen. Additional thin wooden or metal fence posts are needed to finish the rows. The committee would like to thank all who helped. Many hands make light work. It will be satisfying to all to see those trees develop shade and wind protection for the students. Happy Arbor Week - plant a tree or two! Submitted

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If it doesn’t seem as if the news is getting better on the COVID-19 front, it’s likely at least partly due to how stressful days take their toll on our perspectives. Right now, it does seem as if there was no bad luck in 2020, there would be no luck at all. But what we can’t lose sight of the reality that bad things happen all of the time. We need to consider that because it isn’t especially productive to allow them to play on our already existing anxieties. Take the Victoria Day weekend crash of the Snowbirds jet in Kamloops as it was wrapping up “Operation Inspiration” – the nationwide fly-by from the Moose Jaw-aerial team that was supposed to bve a gesture of thanks to lift our spirits during this pandemic. The sad accident claimed the life of Capt. Jennifer Casey – a Snowbirds team member and former journalist turned information officer for the elite flying unit. Casey was a Halifax resident and now joins a sadly growing list of Nova Scotians who tragically lost their lives in the past couple months as this pandemic has taken hold. Prior to her death there was the mass killing of RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson and 22 others. And the helicopter crash off the coast of Greece killed Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough of Halifax and three others. These are sad events, but not all tragedies across the country or halfway around the world need be attributed to COVID-19. It’s human nature to want to see patterns where they don’t exist. And it’s even more human to fear what we don’t understand. “What we know about stress related to COVID-19 is that it revolves around a lot of the unknowns — and there remain many unknowns, many questions,” Gordon Asmundson, a University of Regina clinical psychologist and professor, told the Regina Leader-Post’s Heather Polischuk. “It’s not like it’s a threat that we can see.” One other big problem goes beyond the reality that seems even easier these days to identify and then dwell on the problems. There are a lot of decisions being made in a condensed timeframe, feeding the old adage: When things go wrong, they really go wrong. Just as the virus seems well in hand – and as of the writing of this, there were 16 active cases in the entire southern half of the province – we saw a major outbreak in La Loche and the north that still accounts for 107 active cases. This disparity between the north and south only seems to be adding to the stress and frustrations. Northerners are understandably upset by road blockades preventing needed travel to get groceries and other lives’ necessities. And, out of an abundance of caution, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has shut down emergency services in 12 rural Saskatchewan hospitals. This has rightly angered rural residents – most of whom haven’t seen a COVID-19 case in their vicinity in at least a month. “I’m not impressed with it whatsoever. I’m quite shocked that they would do that,” Davidson Mayor Tyler Alexander told The Canadian Press’s Stephanie Taylor. One can certainly understand why. In the middle of seeding and going into summer where bad road accidents tend to be more frequent, closing the nearest emergency service is a frightening prospect. For a rural-based government that lobbied mightily for the creation of STARS emergency helicopter service in this province, there does seem to be a disconnection in the decision-making process. There again, with a million decisions to make at least a few of them are bound to be questionable. Things aren’t great right now and won’t be for a while. But with dwindling active cases names, they are getting better. We can’t let the stress get the best of us. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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ast week Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced specific funding allocations under the new Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 (MEEP). It’s a rather significant allocation as MEEP 2020 will provide $150 million, or approximately $143 per capita, to local municipalities to support investments in infrastructure. For Yorkton that means $2,348,953 headed to the city. “This is like found money. I had no heads up this was coming,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney told Yorkton This Week in an interview last week. Maloney said the money is of course welcomed, and is something cities such as Yorkton and Saskatoon were calling for because they have chosen to forge ahead with capital projects even as some raised concerns given the current pandemic. He said locally continuing projects was seen as a good thing because infrastructure needs upgrading, and it stimulates the economy too. “You get out of any recession by building, because everybody is working,” he said. The $2.3 million is significant locally, as Yorkton’s 2020 capital budget is $4.3 million. The dollars will allow the City to look into doing more, said Maloney. “It opens the door to do some more work,” he said. “It can help do all those

things you never get to.” Now to be fair it should be reminded Yorkton lost a million dollars a year when this same provincial government tore up a decades old agreement revolving around grants-in-lieu of property taxes that had been paid to municipalities by SaskPower and SaskEnergy. The deal with the province that was ended in 2017, dated back to SaskPower’s inception in the 1940s, an agreement had been in place for the Crown Corporation to pay communities grants-in-lieu of taxes after it bought out municipal utilities. So last week’s announcement while positive in terms of the current pandem ic situation surrounding COVID-19, it doesn’t actually manage to offset the million a year lost the last four years. But, a municipality should never turn down money from the province, so Yorkton can cash the check and plan some additional work. The money will ultimately barely make a dint in the infrastructure deficit created by decades old waterlines, pavement and sidewalks, but it is at least a baby step in that direction. And more importantly in the current environment of the pandemic, the money can create jobs, get people working and in turn they’ll spend their wages to stimulate the local economy, which is a definite positive.

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May 27, 2020 - June 2, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, June 1, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ................................306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ..................306-786-1760 Building Services ............................306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .................................306-786-1725 City Clerk ........................................306-786-1717 City Manager ..................................306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces............306-786-1780 City RCMP......................................306-786-2400 Communications ............................306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation................................306-786-1750 Economic Development .................306-786-1747 Engineering Department ................306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking .....306-786-1740 Fire Hall ..........................................306-786-1795

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

127,&( 2) $66(660(17 '($'/,1( (;7(16,21 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.

6$0$ 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

&LW\ +DOO 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, WKH FLW\ KDV H[WHQGHG WKH WLPHIUDPH WKDW WKH UROO LV RSHQ E\ GD\V 7KH GHDGOLQH WR VXEPLW \RXU DSSHDO LV S P -XQH 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. 7$.( &$5( $1' %( 6$)( (9(5<21( 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.

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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 $SULO WR -XQH . Bylaw No. 17/2003 required under section 184(2) of The Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her appeal with: Secretary to the Board of Revision - City of Yorkton P.O. Box 400 37 – Third Ave. N. Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 RQ RU EHIRUH S P RQ WKH QG GD\ RI -XQH . For further information, please contact, the Assessment and Taxation Branch - City of Yorkton at (306) 786-1736 or 306-786-1723. Kim Durdin – Assessor City of Yorkton

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Tourism Yorkton adapts as week marked By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 24-30 as Saskatchewan Tourism Week. The week coincides with Tourism Week in Canada, which brings attention to the importance of a vibrant tourism sector and the economic benefits generated through travel and tourism. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought tourism, worldwide, to an abrupt halt, causing

severe, long-term effects and an uncertain future. Saskatchewan’s tourism sector has experienced serious setbacks and faces a lengthy road to recovery. Randy Goulden with Tourism Yorkton said they have adapted to the situation as best as possible. “For everyone’s safety and health, Tourism Yorkton has been providing curbside tourism services since May 11, including: information and literature along with RV services of sani-dump

and water,� she said. The timing of Saskatchewan Tourism Week coincides with the gradual re-opening of some of the province’s tourism businesses and resources, including parks and campgrounds. The week is an opportunity to showcase stories of creativity and resilience, acknowledge support among communities and broaden understanding of the diverse nature and important contributions of Saskatchewan’s tourism sector. “The Government

of Saskatchewan is pleased to proclaim Saskatchewan Tourism Week and acknowledge the people and experiences that make our province an inviting destination,� Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Gene Makowsky said in a release. “As we move through the phases of reopening the province, I encourage residents to support local tourism businesses while continuing safe social distancing.� Goulden said the nod

has to go to businesses in the sector. “We salute all the tourism businesses for their commitment to the province’s economic recovery and serving the public,� she told Yorkton This Week Monday. “Indeed, this is the best place to visit, plan your Saskatchewan stay-cation today.� The week does focus on the opportunities in the province. “Each year, Saskatchewan Tourism Week highlights why tourism matters and how

our industry contributes significantly to our province’s economy and quality of life,� Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Mary Taylor-Ash said in the release. “Tourism Saskatchewan is eager to convey these important messages during this challenging time for tourism. The week will continue to be an occasion that unites our industry and brings attention to the innovative, hardworking and resilient people who make tourism happen.� Continued on Page A11

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Water meters have always measured and reported water consumption in Cubic Meters. The City then converts those readings to gallons and charges a flat rate of $14.59 / 1,000 gallons of water used in a billing period.

Due to system upgrades we are no longer able to convert cubic meters into gallons. You will see that this water bill looks slightly different. Water Consumption is now charged at $3.21 per cubic meter.

Rates have not changed – only the unit of measurement!

Here’s how to Make the Conversion Example: Water Consumption of 10 Cubic Meters Previous Calculation 1 cubic meter = 219.969 gallons 10 cubic meters = 2,199.69 gallons Consumption based on $14.59 / 1,000 gallons = $32.10 New Calculation 10 cubic meters @ $3.21 / cubic meter = $32.10

Fun Facts 1 cubic metre equals: • 1,000 litres • 500 two litre milk cartons • 8 - ten minute showers • 8 baths • 77 low flow toilet flushes • 48 conventional toilet flushes

Reminder: You have the option of receiving your water bill by email rather than by mail. If you would like further information please give us a call at (306) 786-1726 or visit our website at www.yorkton.ca/dept/finance/utilities.asp NOTICE: Over the next few years Yorkton will be upgrading its aging water meter system. This will improve efficiencies for the City, and enable residents to better manage their water usage and quickly identify when they may have a leak to avoid a large bill.

Did you know.....all City News is also accessible on the City of Yorkton website. Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the “City News� links.

City of Yorkton Street Sweeping Map Spring Street Sweeping gets underway Monday May 11, starting at the southwest corner of the city in Section 1 and moving eastward. It is very difficult to predict how quickly areas will be swept as conditions vary and equipment breakdowns sometimes occur. If possible, please do not park on the street until you see that your area has been swept, that will assist in efficient cleaning. Watch for updates on the areas currently being swept on FB. Please contact the Public Works Department at 306-7861760 if you require further information.

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Flower planting Things will look at a little nicer at the old brick mill in Yorkton after the weekend efforts of Gene and Gladys Krepakevich. The pair were out filling the planters with flowers for the summer. Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage

Society is also planning to have various grain varieties growing at the site this summer. The building is one of Western Canada’s only remaining brick flour mill.

Premier announces June 8 as ‘target date’ for phase three of the Re-Open Sask Plan By Jordan Stricker - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Premier Scott Moe announced the province’s target date of June 8 to implement phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, which will see more businesses and services opening along with larger gathering numbers. “I want to emphasize that June 8 is a target date. We hope to begin

phase three on June 8 but that can change,” said Moe. “We have just begun phase two so it is too early to tell,” he added. Moe said the announcement of the target date three days into phase two gives businesses that will be allowed to reopen a chance to prepare if cases remain low and phase three can go ahead. “Ultimately, the most important factor in the success of the reopening plan as a whole is each of

us,” said Moe. “All of us have to continue doing our physical distancing, washing our hands and avoiding large gatherings. And the good news is, we can do all of these things and at the same time continue to go out and support our local businesses,” he added. Moe said with phase three set for June 8, restaurants and licensed establishments will be able to open at 50 per cent capacity. Additionally, gyms and fitness facilities

will also be able to open for business. Childcare facilities and places of worship will also be able to reopen subject to guidelines that are being developed. Personal service businesses that did not open in Phase 2 are also allowed to begin providing services. Additional changes to phase three include the size of indoor public and private gatherings will increase to 15 people, while the size of outdoor gatherings will increase to 30.

Moe said implementing phase three will include strict guidelines for services like restaurants. Included in these guidelines are no buffets or salad bars, and the closure of recreational areas for the time being which include dance floors, VLTs, pool tables and video games. Moe said although phase three could be implemented early June, the discussion to reopen the legislature to resume business is a separate discussion that is taking

place. “My understanding is there is an option that has been provided by the government house leader to the opposition house leader. We hope that we would be able to move forward with the introduction and passage of a budget,” said Moe. “I won’t preclude or put that option into the public realm as I think it is important for the government leaders in their respective caucuses to discuss that,” he added.

Golden Sheaf Awards going virtual For 73 years the Yorkton Film Festival has been bringing filmmakers and Canadian audiences together. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the postponement of the 2020 festival, scheduled for May 21 to 24 in Yorkton. Today the Festival

announced that to continue honouring Canadian short film and those who make them, the Golden Sheaf Awards will be going virtual, with the ceremony being held Thursday June 18, 7:00pm SK time. The ceremony will be broadcast on Access7

provincial channels and streamed live on https:// www.myaccess.ca/Live/ YFF/ “I’m pleased to thank our partners Java Post Production and Access Communications Cooperative for the support and assistance in the Virtual Golden Sheaf

Awards. The tradition continues,” said Randy Goulden, YFF Executive Director . The broadcast will showcase the best in Canadian short film and those who make them. “We are proud to broadcast the Yorkton Film Festival – showcasing the

very best Canadian film makers, and content producers – on our Access7, community channel, across Saskatchewan,” said Tracey Mucha, Community Programming Manager, Access Communications. Randy Shumay, Partner/Supervising

Producer – Java Post Production says, “This year will be a way different festival experience, but there was no question the YFF team would find a way to make it happen. The festival has a place in the hearts across Canada and the world. It will go on,”

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Looking back at harness racing’s return By Devin Wilger Staff Writer While the Grandstand has stood since 1958, the events that it has allowed people to watch have changed and evolved steadily over the years, as the fair changed to reflect the ever-changing audience expectations in the region. Standardbred harness racing, for example, came back to the Saskatchewan Stampede and Exhibition in Yorkton in 1985. Before 1985, it was absent from the event for 12 years. The return was a success 35 years ago, with a total of $42,294 in betting over three days of racing. That was smaller than other meets on the established circuit in Manitoba, admitted spokesperson Dave Farrell in the July 10, 1985 edition of Yorkton This Week, but it was also a good start for the first run of the horses in over a decade. The most important part was that betting kept increasing, with the third day of racing also being the most successful. The plan at the time was to get a fuller card in future years to get more betting. With betting being relatively new in the city, there were plenty of peo-

ple willing to talk their strategies for success. Kathy Bell reported on those different strategies, whether employed by first time betters or those that had been at it for years. Orville Shaw, who also had horses in the race and bet an average of $400 to $700 per meet, shared a complex betting system. He checked the horse’s times in the last

Our Grandstand A brief look at its history few starts, the length of the track and the post position. Of course, being in the paddock also gave

him an advantage, as he was around drivers and horses at the same time. He also avoided all odds

of 2-1, given the lack of a payoff. And for all this he also said he didn’t always win, saying that “the ones that say they win all the time are fibbing.” Others, such as a man named Norm, used a system of speed indexing, averaging first quarter and last quarter times in their last three starts. That said, not every person putting down cash

had a complex system for deciding on their bets. Ed Osterman of Vancouver had never gone to the horse track before, and picked based on “what looked and sounded good,” since the numbers in the program didn’t mean anything. Ethyl Stratychuk picked based on her maiden name. Her system was as good as any, since she also won. The only constant among betters was that none of them viewed it as a reliable way to make money, but instead a way to give the racing some stakes and make it a bit more fun to cheer on and watch. In keeping with the theme of ever-changing interests of the fair, Craig Burkell with the Yorkton Exhibition Association spoke to Yorkton This Week about taking a ‘long, hard look’ at the entertainment on offer, suggesting that they might move away from an annual rodeo and tractor pull, as the audience interest in those activities was waning. That eventually happened, of course, and the fair in 2019 was a very different assortment of events than the ones in 1985, without a rodeo or tractor pull in the mix.

When something worse is better If you hunt through the Yorkton This Week archives, there will be a specific advertisement. It announces that you can get a free camera with the purchase of four tires. The catch, of course, is the camera, which isn’t actually very good, being a Diana. It’s cheap, it’s plastic, it’s not particularly well made. I have one thanks to a trade made with a friend of mine, and it’s entirely possible the camera was one of the ones given away in that promotion. You can still buy one, actually. They are still being made somewhere in Russia, and you can buy them in several colours as well as supporting several types of film. The modern ver-

sion has all of its trademark features, being cheap, plastic and poorly made. These are its headline attributes, and the reason why the company that makes them, Lomography, feels comfortable pricing them at over $90 a piece. The weird thing about the camera is that all of its detriments have become its assets. It is, objectively, a terrible camera. It’s shockingly poorly made. The lens is not particularly good. It’s incredibly simple with maybe three settings. And that’s the appeal, once you have admitted that you’re not going to be using this as a main camera it suddenly has a weird kind of merit. It has a personality, it

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Thinking I do with words... produces unique image, it has become an object of desire because it’s bad. I’ve got a couple of these bad-on-purpose cameras. I have a simple child’s camera with a tiger on it, I have one of the many millions of cameras given away by Time Magazine. Both of them are bad, cheaply made, clearly not designed with much thought. And they’re

fun, because you can treat them like that and have a good time. And, when you know the flaws, suddenly you make work that’s about the flaws. That’s becoming more and more common. People are filming with VHS Camcorders again. That seems unfathomable in an era of everyone having a cheap, high quality digital video recorder right

in their pocket - even my relatively basic phone is going to get results that are much better than anything that was recorded to VHS. But the look of VHS is unique, and people are fascinated by the fuzzy, static-lined look of those old cameras. Engineers who have spent their lives getting the best out of their digital sensors are going to be flabbergasted that anyone would ever want to haul out a massive camcorder again. If people still used film cameras as their every day device, nobody would buy a Diana, it’s bad. If people still filmed on VHS every day, they’d be confused as to why anyone would turn down the

video capabilities of an average smart phone. But because they’re novelties, they’re suddenly desirable – it’s a deliberate choice to make something worse, because it’s unique and interesting. It’s not logical, but art is about emotion, and so people will be finding ways to use worse objects to make it. And, honestly, I get it, because right beside that Diana is a digital camera which will take better pictures than it ever will. But there’s no way that the digital camera will take a picture worse than the Diana, and that’s weirdly important. The limits of an artistic tool become an aesthetic of its own.

$10.3 million provincial parks stimulus package The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $10.3 million into renewal projects across the provincial park system. This is part of the $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to stimulate the province’s economic recovery from

the COVID-19 impact. “Provincial parks are popular year-round destinations,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “This stimulus funding provides additional facility and infrastructure improvements to build a

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stronger Saskatchewan, ensuring visitors will continue enjoying these unique spaces now and for years to come.” Over the next two years, this funding will build exciting new facilities for park visitors, as well as renew some existing facilities. Highlights include: • A significant campground development at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park; • A new campground service centre and visitor reception centre at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park; • Construction of day-

use pavilions to accommodate a growing number of visitor groups at Pike Lake, Buffalo Pound, Blackstrap and Echo Valley Provincial Parks; • Development of accessible picnic sites to accommodate a growing number of visitors at Buffalo Pound, Duck Mountain, Echo Valley and Moose Mountain Provincial Parks; • Refurbishing the interior and exterior of the Holy Trinity Historic Church in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, ensuring it is preserved for future generations;

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centre replacements at Pike Lake and Good Spirit Lake Provincial Parks, completion of the swimming pool at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, interior renovations at the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park pool building and many other projects across the park system. Since 2008-09, more than $120 million has been invested in provincial park infrastructure to enhance the visitor experience and grow tourism in the province. Recent improvements include a new visitor reception centre and water renewal system at Echo Valley Provincial Park, as well as three service centres, a boat launch and road upgrades at Meadow Lake Provincial Park.

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Mechanization possibilities are endless I must say I am always intrigued by the possibilities that mechanization offers the farm sector. We have particularly seen its impact recently in terms of precision farming, where new technology is allowing for ever more precise application of crop protection products and crop nutrients which both help create the best growing conditions possible and limit cost through wasted applications. But, it is likely we are still barely on the edge of what new technology will bring to the farm. A little social media wandering recently

brought me to an article on a drone that will, it is suggested, plant 40,000 trees in a month, and it was suggested that will mean one billion trees by 2028 (www.fastcompany.com). Whether the numbers are precise is not as important as the realization of the continued advancement of drone technology. The potential of drones to precisely apply herbicides, perhaps down to a weedto-weed basis, would be massive, especially for pedigree seed producers and those growing higher value crops such as vegetables. The same social

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Calvin Daniels media outing took me to a story at www.businessinsider.com The story was about a robot dog from Boston Dynamics’ herding sheep in New Zealand. Having watched a few stock dog competitions, and recognizing the varied movements good stock dogs have to make, and adding in the

natural pasture conditions of gopher holes, bushes, mole holes and stones, I don’t expect the border collie union is sweating their jobs just yet. That said for a fourlegged robot to have advanced to the point of going into the field is pretty amazing. Clearly the world of robotics is

advancing rapidly. What that will mean for farming is at present potentially as diverse as developers and producers can dream. Farmers have always been rather proficient at going into their shops when faced with a farm problem and hammering out a solution with some new implement or attachment. While farmers might not have a shop where they can build the next generation of farm robot, they are capable of envisioning a use for robotic tech that can then be developed by others. The potential of robotic and drone tech-

nology is going to move farming in new directions, helping deal with current issues, and of course creating some new ones. Robots and drones require operators who know what they are doing. Those are skills workers will expect to be well-paid for, and farmers will need to compete for those workers. Still, the farm sector has always been one which adopts new technology rather quickly, and that makes it an exciting time for producers watching what may emerge next. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Eight steps to the flea beetle spray decision

By Keith Gabert Seed treatments are an effective integrated pest management strategy for flea beetles, the most costly insect pest of canola in Canada. However, with slow establishment of the crop combined with perfect warm, dry conditions for flea beetles, in-crop foliar applications may be required to protect the crop from profit loss. The key is to know the thresholds, scout closely and make the right economic decision for each field. Here are eight steps that will help agronomists and canola farmers decide whether a foliar spray is needed. Step 1. Know the spray threshold. The action threshold for flea beetles in canola crops is an average leaf area loss of 25 per cent or more. Yield loss can result when defoliation across the field exceeds

25 per cent, and this loss becomes economic (yield loss is more than the total cost of the foliar spray operation) at around 50 per cent leaf area loss. The reason for the ‘action threshold’ for flea beetles is that leaf area loss can escalate quickly in a severe infestation, so you want to take action before leaf area loss gets to 50 per cent. Step 2. Assess leaf area loss. With thresholds in mind, check plants in a number of areas of the field to get an average damage level, scouting the newest leaves (as these tend to be preferred). Flea beetle populations and damage tend to be in concentrated areas. If cotyledons are chewed up but newest leaves show very little feeding, then plants may be outgrowing the threat or seed treatments may be having an effect (or both). If the growing point is lost, these leaves

could be considered 100 per cent lost. Mark those plants and return in a day or two to see if true leaves are showing. Daily scouting needs to happen in areas approaching action threshold. Step 3. Assess stem damage. Wind and cool conditions can drive flea beetles down to leaf undersides and stems. One shallow feeding mark (could be a few fleabeetle-sized bites) might not do any damage at all, but feeding that eats through the fragile new stem or causes it to break could be fatal. Plants that die due to stem feeding would have 100 per cent leaf area loss – but seedlings that die in this fashion are hard to find. They are often missed when it comes to damage assessment. Step 4. Assess flea beetle feeding activity. Are the insects still present in the field and continuing to feed? If it looks like populations are dwindling, an application may not be necessary. If flea beetles are slow and lethargic, it may mean they have ingested seed treatment insecticide and are no longer feeding. Check again in a day or two before making a decision. Time of day and weather can influence flea beetle activity. On rainy days, for example, flea beetles will usually take cover, so rain will slow or even stop feeding for the time being. Rain

can also help the crop more quickly recover. Step 5. Consider the plant stand. With a thin stand of four plants per square foot, for example, growers can’t afford to lose any plants and may want to take action quickly as damage approaches 25 per cent. But with counts in the high end of the recommend range (of five to eight plants per square foot), growers can afford to lose a couple of plants without sacrificing harvest yield. Step 6. Check the crop stage. After the four-leaf stage (four true leaves), the threat is likely over because the crop usually has enough plant material to feed flea beetles without compromising growth, and the plants

can compensate for feeding better by this stage. Step 7. Check canola fields frequently. Seed treatment insecticide starts working when the seed imbibes water and it can remain active for about three to four weeks after that point. High levels of flea beetles can overwhelm seed treatments. In a slowdeveloping crop, seed treatments can lose their protective capacities before the crop reaches the four-leaf stage. Scout often during these first three weeks, and if flea beetle levels are building and are close to thresholds, daily checking for a few days may be required. Step 8. If spraying is required, only use pesti-

cides registered for flea beetles in canola. Refer to product labels for proper use instructions. For more tips on flea beetle life cycle and management, look for the flea beetle chapters in the “Insects” sections at canolaencyclopedia. ca and canolawatch.org. While there, you can sign up to receive the Canola Watch agronomy updates. –Keith Gabert is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. Email gabertk@ canolacouncil.org. This canola management tip is brought to you by canolawatch.org, a collaboration of the Canola Council of Canada, SaskCanola, Alberta Canola and Manitoba Canola Growers.

Seeding on track with five-year average Seeding progress in Saskatchewan more than doubled last week, thanks to minimal rainfall and few disruptions in field work. Fifty-one per cent of the crop has been planted, getting seeding progress on track with the five-year average of 51 per cent (2015-2019) for this time of year. Seventy-four per cent of the crop is seeded in the southwest region. There is 59 per cent seeded in the west-central, 57 per cent seeded in the southeast, 38 per cent seeded in the northwest, 32 per cent seeded in the east-central and 26 per cent seeded in the northeast. Eighty-two per cent of field peas, 78 per cent of lentils, 71 per cent of

durum, 69 per cent of chickpeas, 51 per cent of spring wheat, 42 per cent of barley and 38 per cent of canola have been seeded to date. There was very little to no precipitation throughout all regions of the province this week. The Mayfair region received the highest amount of rainfall at 15 mm. Dry conditions allowed seeding to progress steadily for most producers. For producers with 2019 crop left to harvest, the lack of precipitation allowed them to get into fields that were previously too wet to combine. Limited precipitation and windy conditions throughout the province have slightly reduced topsoil moisture conditions.

Cropland topsoil moisture rated as two per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and three per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil

moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short and six per cent very short. Farmers have been busy seeding, spraying

when it wasn’t windy, harrowing, combining the remaining 2019 crop, branding cattle and moving livestock out to pasture. A complete, print-

able version of the Crop Report is available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report. Follow the 2020 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

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Light in the Darkness by Jill Faul Editor’s note: Jill Faul’s mother works in a long term care facility and is doing some really positive work through the pandemic. Her daughter tells the story. With all the doom and gloom in the news today, I want to share a good news story coming from a small long-term care facility in Southern Saskatchewan. Langenburg Centennial Care Home is home to 40 residents. Activity Director, Carol Schaab has been working tirelessly to ensure the isolation and loneliness for the residents isn’t their only focus. I can tell you first hand, as Carol’s daughter her generous heart and creative spirit have inspired the community around her, and her activities just keep getting better and better. Carol recognized early on that it was unique for the care home to have six women with healthy minds over the age of 100. She thought that is a lot of wisdom for one place. These women were born between 1912-1918 and have already lived

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through one pandemic. So Carol decided to start the Wise Women Wisdom Club for residents over 100 years of age. The oldest woman will be turning 108 on June 16, and the “baby” of the group will be 101 this July; that is a lot of wisdom to share. The first meeting the ladies introduced themselves and their birthdays, they all burst into applause for each other. Carol gave them a pearl necklace to symbolize the pearls of wisdom they shared through their experiences and to thank them for they are “precious as pearls”. As they sat and visited, she asked them many questions. Questions about books, movies, events in their lives and of course what was their secret to a healthy long life. These women offered sage advice: “Be happy, be agreeable, be busy, be kind, love people, keep warm blankets, work hard, enjoy life and trust in the Lord”. They talked about the pandemic and other tragic life events. They talked about what scares

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With age comes wisdom. even their bad habits. Most of the women never drank (unless you count wine in fruit cake), most said they never curse (except one who occasionally had to curse at her husband). They all had problems in life to overcome but they simply said they got through them. They were happy with what they had and didn’t worry about the things they didn’t. The best advice they shared was to behave well to other people. Show them respect and it will be repaid 100 fold. Their memories and stories will not be forgotten and now they have a place once a month to reminisce together. Carol also noticed early on in the pandemic that resident, Darby Readman needed something to keep his mind busy. She thought he might enjoy painting a birdhouse, which he did quickly. He loved to be busy and after the second birdhouse, she went looking for a bigger project for Darby. Luckily, Carol salvaged a pile of precut 2x2 square plywood

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in early or stay late and tape a couple boards for Darby to paint. She told Darby, “Hopefully the pandemic will be over before you finish all these boards”. The painted boards kept growing so they discussed how they could display them. At first they thought maybe on a fence but they were not certain how they would weather. Once they had all the boards laid out it started to look like a quilt, so they decided on an art installation, titled, “Pandemic Quilt”. Darby suggested a star pattern would look best in the center while some tiles have circles to represent the coronavirus. Carol recognized Darby’s need to be busy and created work for him to feel valued. It is an incredible testament to the innovation coming from the darkest corners. This story is not complete without sharing the Mother’s Day activity this year. Carol and the care home staff knew how challenging it would be to do something special for the residents when they couldn’t gath-

er together or see their families. So, many of the staff volunteered their time to help create a Mother’s Day salon and photoshoot. Carol enlisted help from residents to create an incredible hand crafted floral backdrop for photos. Fellow staff member and professional photographer, Lisa Shauf volunteered to take photos of the residents. They had stations set up for women to get hair and make up done by staff, most of whom volunteered to come help. Carol had all the make up donated by her sister, Barb. The residents also had their hands massaged and nails painted by staff, then they had a portrait taken in front of the floral background. Carol said, “I wanted families to know that their Moms and Grandmas are loved, appreciated and still could feel good no matter their age on Mother’s Day”. A few days after the photo shoot, a 101-year-old resident came and asked Carol if the pictures were done. She said they would have them back soon. The resi-

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dent replied, “ Oh, good. I want to see if I looked as beautiful as everyone said I did.” The self care provided by care home staff gave these mother’s and grandmother’s love and validation on an otherwise lonely day. There are dark days in insolation. The residents in long-term care facilities feel this first hand. They can’t visit their kids or hug anyone, and they have to eat their meals alone instead of visiting with resident friends. They are completely cut off from the outside world and the news continues to be filled with the sadness care homes have to endure. But this is a good news story, because there are good people, like Carol Schaab and the staff at Langenburg Centennial Care Home spreading kindness and thoughtful action throughout the province and Canada. Providing a safe, comforting space to rest, share and create away from the pandemic. A place where they can continue to feel valued and most of all loved

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Director’s Cut - Take #2 by Debbie Hayward The Yorkton Film Festival has been bringing film-makers and audiences together for 73 years, and the tradition continues! This year, the Golden Sheaf Awards will be a virtual ceremony. As Randy Goulden, executive director of the Yorkton Film Festival explains, “The ceremony will highlight the many Canadian companies and organizations that support the festival along with the 92 nominated films in twentynine categories. The Volunteer and Builder Awards will be presented to recognize individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the YFF

and the Canadian film industry.” The Golden Sheaf awards will be presented on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 PM on Access. As Randy reminds all interested viewers, “The YFF received 246 films submitted to the Golden Sheaf Awards this year. And most will be available from June 15 to 21 for viewing.” This week, Director’s Cut caught up with Cam Bennett, a writer and director from Winnipeg, Manitoba, working primarily in documentary television for “(gulp) almost 35 years” Cam comments. Select credits include Gemini-nominated As Seen on TV/The K-Tel Story, Avrocar: Saucer Secrets from The Past,

Recreating Eden, Magnificent Obsessions, and The Sharing Circle. His work has aired on CBC, CTV, Global, Discovery, History U.K., The Sci-Fi Network, and APTN. His vast experience in the film world is obvious in the number of interesting and thought-provoking films he has worked on. He tells us this about one of his projects. “I’m very fortunate to work on a Golden Sheaf nominee this year. I was the Executive Producer for a nature documentary series called ‘The Seven Wonders of Manitoba’. The writer and director of Seven Wonders is Karsten Wall who did an absolutely brilliant job creating this series. It’s

so good I’m now referring to Karsten as the unofficial 8th wonder of Manitoba. The episodes are beautifully shot and edited, taking the viewer on an immersive trip to lesser known places of beauty in our province. It’s educational, entertaining and gorgeous to watch.” Cam’s experience with the Yorkton Film Festival extends beyond film projects. He has been a friend of the Festival in various ways. “I’ve been attending the Yorkton Film Festival off and on for 20 years or so. For the last eight years I’ve been a YFF Board Member, served on various jury and programming committees, plus I have volunteered

at the annual Student Day at Sacred Heart School.” Cam is modest about his role in Student Day, but this educational aspect of the Festival is an important one for the future of young filmmakers, allowing them to work on a film project under the expert and professional assistance of established film-makers. This is knowledge that can set them on their film-makers’ path in a very positive and encouraging direction. As a board member, Cam brings his creativity and knowledge of writing and directing to the discussion table, as well as his experience with every dimension of getting a film from idea to finished product. YFF

board members are drawn from both community members and the film and television industry, and are instrumental as they help to oversee and steward the festival. Cam elaborates about the importance of the Yorkton Film Festival. “The festival means so much to storytellers and filmmakers across Canada. We acknowledge good work, we welcome new and emerging filmmakers, we develop ideas and partnerships. Every year, the atmosphere in Yorkton is welcoming, inclusive and so much fun! Make no mistake, my friends and I will miss it dearly and can’t wait to return in person in 2021.”

A game of area control COMPANY All good things must come to an end, and that is the case with this review of Ksar. No, it is not the final review, but it is the final game we have from designer Philippe Proux and publisher Ludarden. Our group has been having a lot of fun delving into Proux’s works, all of which fall generally into the realm of quick to learn and play abstract strategy games. That is not to say all Proux’s efforts are twoplayer games, but he does abstain from making players roll dice, or draw cards, although fishing pieces out of a bag does occur in one of his games. Ksar though is a twoplayer game that is all about area control.

THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com Like all games from Ludarden the game is all wood, and in this case that means nice chunky pieces of wood that remind a bit of playing with blocks as a kid, which is actually a good thing. The game includes 24 coloured pieces (12 of each colour) and 6 uncoloured pieces and four borders to make the frame for the game. The frame simply defines the play area. Each player takes the pieces of one colour and three uncoloured

pieces. The aim of the game is to connect the longest series of pieces of your colour, with the uncoloured pieces counting as either colour – think of them as wild. The players take turns to place one of their pieces in the frame. It can be placed flat, on its side or vertically. Each piece placed must be against another piece and / or an edge and must not be placed against a piece of the same height. Yes that is the extent on the rules with this fun

Continued from Page A3 Up until now, Habitat Botanicals was operating with limited resources, which in turn limited their potential in creating new products. Now, they have the ability to invest in the equipment and staff they need to keep up with the demand for their high quality, plasticfree products while being able to fulfill orders much faster. Habitat has already adopted Pela’s top-tier customer-service standards, with an average four minute response time 24 hours a day. “Operational excellence is something we always strived for at Habitat but was challenging to achieve due to being understaffed and not having the operational experience to guide us through our startup growing pains,” said Friesen. “Pela’s team brings so much amazing talent and structure to our business – an invaluable resource that will bring our shipping times to the same day/next day timeline that we and our customers have always wanted!” To celebrate the companies joining forces, Habitat Botanicals is offering customers a chance to choose free

little filler game. The game ends when one of the players can’t play another piece. The players count their longest series of pieces, including uncoloured ones. They must deduct one point for any unplayed uncoloured pieces. This is a neat rule because it does give you an incentive to use the ‘wild’ pieces even though they may help your opponent. The winner is the one with the highest score. Another solid, fun, aesthetically pleasing game that is welcome on the table anytime from Ludarden Check it out at www. ludarden.com Thanks to fellow gamer Adam Daniels for his help in running through this game for review.

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A giant Christian has departed, but his legacy remains Ravi Zacharias left for heaven on May 19th. While on earth, he graced the world with the fragrance of Christ. That legacy remains. Ravi became a Christian after a suicide attempt at 17 landed him in a hospital in India. His conversion dramatically altered the trajectory of his life. He became a student of Christ, gaining multiple theological degrees and honorary doctorates. He wrote countless articles and dozens of books. One year he spoke over 600 times in locations around the globe. Ravi’s passion, “to help the thinker believe, and the believer think,� ran like an unstoppable stream through all he did. His radio program, appropriately titled,

“Let my people think,� did exactly that. So did his teaching engagements on university campuses, conferences, and global events. Among Christfollowers who knew his work, the name Ravi Zacharias evoked something akin to awe. Other than the Apostle Paul, few, if any, have ever made Christ known to others as well. As a Christian apologist (someone who explains and convinces of a particular belief or point of view), he was always humble, gracious and loving. Listening to him on YouTube and elsewhere, I often felt God must surely have made his mind superior to most of the rest of ours. In 1984, Ravi formed Ravi Zacharias

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Sunny Side Up International Ministries (RZIM). Its goal is “to touch both the heart and the intellect of the thinkers and influencers in society by tackling some of the toughest questions about faith and providing thoughtful answers.� Through it, many others have trained to present Christ in winsome, intelligent and respectful ways. Ravi spent no time

coddling believers or making excuses for our inattention to Jesus’ clear call to invite others to a Christian faith. In 1983, evangelist Billy Graham invited Ravi to speak at the first International Conference for Itinerant Evangelists in Amsterdam, attended that year by 3,800 evangelists from 133 countries. In his address, he remarked that religions,

20th-century cultures and philosophies had formed “vast chasms between the message of Christ and the mind of man.� He noted that some evangelicals “feel that sharing Christ with others of different worldviews means humiliating them and destroying everything they hold valuable.� He pled for sensitivity. Halfway into his message, he received a standing ovation. In his last speaking engagement, just months before he succumbed to rapidly spreading cancer on May 19th, Ravi spoke to a crowd of over 7,000 at the University of Miami’s Watsco Center. His topic was “Does God Exist?� Inmates at the largest

maximum-security prison in the US, Louisiana State Penitentiary (known as Angola Prison), ask that same question. Ravi visited there three times during his life, praying with prisoners on Death Row. He believed that Christ’s gospel “shined with grace and power, especially in the darkest places.� Inmates at Angola, sensing the love of Christ, esteemed him so highly they handcrafted his coffin. “If I’m remembered as a friend of Christ,� Ravi once remarked, “that would be all I want.� Those words will mark his grave. Find out more about Ravi and his ministry at RZIM.org, from where I gleaned much of the above information.

Food bank given a boost The Western Communities Foundation is helping out food banks across Canada with the Community Food and Nutrition Emergency Fund program. Tiffany Holmgren from the Yorkton Western Financial Group branch presented the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors with $500 through the program. This donation is part of a $75,000 contribution from Western. From now until December 31, 2020, Western’s local leaders will award a food bank or food-related organization in each of their communities with a donation from Western, to be matched by the Western Communities

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Baskets in place A new ‘back-nine’ for Yorkton and area disc golfers is now reality. Wednesday City crews were busy installing the baskets which include three baskets in the green area around the base of the City Water Tower, and six utilizing the trees and elevation changes of Rodney Ridge. The course can be played as its own nine-

basket challenge, or with a short walk be played as part of an 18 with the course at Patrick Park. For that experience it is suggested you play the first three baskets at Patrick Park, walk down the paved path and take in the new nine, then walk back to Patrick park to complete baskets four to nine.

Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 24 to 30 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week to raise awareness of the threat of invasive species to our province’s waterbodies. “This week highlights the importance of protecting Saskatchewan’s waters from aquatic invasive species,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “By understanding the threat and taking appropriate actions, everyone can make a huge difference to the health of our water

and fishery resources.” Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are plant, animal and invertebrate species that threaten our waterways and can damage aquatic habitat, fisheries, valuable recreational resources and important power generation, irrigation and municipal water infrastructure. AIS can be impossible to eliminate once established in a waterbody, and can cost millions of dollars annually to manage. Examples of AIS include the flower-

ing rush, Prussian carp, zebra mussels and the spiny waterflea. Saskatchewan’s AIS program focuses on ongoing public education, promoting the Clean, Drain, Dry Program for watercraft, roadside boat inspections, decontaminations and regular monitoring of Saskatchewan’s busy waterbodies. Prevention of zebra and quagga mussels remains a top priority for the province. Efforts have been successful to date, with no invasive mussels found in

Saskatchewan waterbodies. Saskatchewan has eight mobile watercraft decontamination units to support its AIS inspection and decontamination program. Two units will be set up at fixed points along the Manitoba border, three along the U.S. border, and the rest placed strategically throughout the province. “Provincial regulations remain in place to protect our lakes and rivers, including requiring watercraft to have their

boat plugs removed during transport to comply with the province’s Clean, Drain, Dry Program,” Duncan said. “New for this year is a regulatory change that prohibits the collection of crayfish from any Saskatchewan waterbody, as well as prohibitions related to their use as bait for angling.” Saskatchewan continues to partner with the federal Canada Border Services Agency and Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as well as provincial organizations and provincial

governments in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and the Yukon to co-ordinate prevention efforts across Western Canada. Partnerships also continue with the provincial AIS Task Force and the Invasive Species Centre for public education and monitoring, with a focus on the prevention, introduction and spread of AIS in Saskatchewan. More information about aquatic invasive species can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/ invasive-species.

Sexton twice a Canadian champion For those that have followed my writings over recent years, or know me personally, my interest in disc golf will be well-known. It is a sport which captured my interest from the first time I was introduced to the sport when doing a story on the then new course in Yorkton nearly a decade ago. The low cost of equipment, free access to courses, exercise, competitiveness and camaraderie were all elements of the sport that I immediately liked. As a result I’ve been pretty active in promoting disc golf, including helping launch the Parkland Association of Disc Golf, and working with communities in the region in establishing courses, now more

than 20 in the area covered by the PADG. So when I started doing this series of athlete interviews for my sports column in lieu of active sports to write about, I naturally wanted to include a disc golfer, and when the player I was able to interview turned out to be Nate Sexton it was frankly rather thrilling. Sexton was rated #9 in the world by the Professional Disc Golf Association year-end rankings for 2019, and he is the two-time defending Canadian champion. “It is a fun venue and I suppose the courses on PEI (Prince Edward Island), suit me well,” said Sexton. “The first time I just happened to play well and win, for the second one I think there is always a little

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Sports extra motivation to try to defend your title.” In terms of the championship course Sexton noted it is similar to courses stateside – he hails from Corvallis, Oregon – adding it was “nice and hilly with some significant distance.” The Canadian titles are among Sexton’s biggest moments in the sport. “They are on a list of highlights for sure, but without a doubt my

biggest moment was the 2017 United States Championship victory,” he said. So how does one get started in a sport to grow into one of the world’s best? “I started playing with my family at around age 14 in our local park,” said Sexton. “The competition, the friends I have made, and the joy of watching discs fly” kept him involved and improving.

It helps too to have a certain mix of skills; “a combination of technical skill, mental fortitude, and self-confidence,” he suggested, adding “it’s pretty hard to boil it down to just one key thing.” It helps too to be part of a sport on the rise. “I think it is very accessible to people, not much of a barrier to entry,” said Sexton. “I think humans naturally enjoy throwing things, and discs are one of the best things we have invented to throw, because they can do so much in the air. Once you learn to plan and execute your shots it is a great feeling to see your planned throw become reality. (So) no I am not surprised by the growth at all.” Of course that doesn’t mean disc golf

players are making the big bucks yet, not even top pros like Sexton. He admitted being dedicated to the pro game “is harder for some than for others. I am lucky to be in a great position now with my main sponsor Innova Champion Discs. They make it very easy for me to make my living as a professional.” And Sexton sees better times ahead for players and the sport. “We are growing all the time, but it won’t be a change you notice overnight,” he said. So as a final question what advice does Sexton have for young players? “Just go do it,” he said. “I started playing with my family and still play disc golf with them every chance I get to this day.”

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STOSKI - Anne Stoski was born on March 11, 1927 in the Wroxton district of Saskatchewan, the second youngest of eight siblings born to Alex and Anna (nee Yasinsky) Wozney. As a young woman, Anne ventured to Saskatoon, where she met Albert Stoski. The couple were united in marriage on July 12, 1950. In 1959 the couple moved to Winnipeg, and would reside and work there for the next 29 years. In 1988 the couple retired and moved back to Saskatchewan, settling in Yorkton. Anne was a social person, she enjoyed the company of others, she and Albert were very involved in the church life at the Family Worship Centre for many years. Anne was a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and good friend to many people. Albert passed away in December of 2010, and following that time Anne maintained her independence as long as she could. At the time of her passing on Sunday, May 14, Anne had been a resident of the Aspen Bluffs Villa. Predeceased by her husband Albert in December of 2010; parents Alex and Anna; brothers Mike, Harry & John, and by sisters Catherine, Marie & Elsie. She is survived by her brother Walter of Yorkton, and by numerous nieces, nephews and her many other relatives and friends. The graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the family plot at the Yorkton City Cemetery with Pastor Tim Sheppard of The Family Worship Centre officiating. Memorials in Anne’s name may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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DAVID - Elizabethann born December 10, 1944 - May 15, 2020 aged 75 years. Betty, as she was fondly known as, was born to Frederick and Christine Lawrence (nee Fissel), and was the youngest sister to Irene Ida, Elsie, Edna and Freda. Freda now the only surviving sister. Betty was a lover of words and an avid reader her entire life. Early in the 1970’s, she was an editor and publisher of her own local newspaper, while living in Elkford, British Columbia. In the fall of 1975, Betty moved to Yorkton, where she was employed by the Yorkton Enterprise newspaper as a sales consultant. After a few years and during the summer of 1976 she moved to Rhein. Here, she was employed by Canada Post and in 1979, she was promoted to postmistress. A position she held until her retirement when she turn 60 years old. In 2006, Betty and Dale moved to Kamsack, into a beautiful home on Second Street. Here they would be closer to family, their home was often being the hub of activity for family gatherings. Betty loved having children and grandchildren stop by for a sample of her baking or cooking, or just to say hi. Betty passion for “words” also lead her to sit on the Kamsack Library Board. Betty is survived by her loving husband Dale, children; Crystal (Les) grandchildren; Tessa and Taylor, William (Sylvie) grandchildren; Sage, Hailey and Nathan, Joanne grandchildren; Sarah (Eric), Drake, Raina, Jessica (Justin), Paxton, Knighton, Wyatt, Shelly (Dwayne) grandchildren; Branden (Amanda) Lee, Ava, Ivy, Eve, Breanne, Bruce (Brenda) grandchildren; Chad and Shaelyn, Kenny (Sarah) and by one sister Freda. She is predeceased by her parents and her 4 sisters. Prayer service was held on May 18, 2020 from the Chapel of Wolkowski Funeral Service, Kamsack, SK., graveside service was held on May 19. 2020 from Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Rhein, SK., with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. For those who wish to donate in memory of Betty they may do so to Christ Lutheran Church, Box 156, Rhein, SK., S0A 3K0. To leave a note of condolence for the family please visit wolkowski.ca.

KROCHAK - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved “Baba”, Mary Victoria Krochak (Kereluik). She fought a long hard battle with cancer and is now free of pain and suffering. She was born on June 24, 1942 at the family farm in Whitebeech, SK. Mary is survived by her loving sons Rod (Joan) Krochak and Curtis Krochak and her loving daughters Cindy (Allen) Shumay, Corinne (Jimmy) Krochak-Mak, Barb (Jeff) Copeman, as well as her special granddaughter Randee (Travis) Peters. Her grandchildren Melissa, Ashley, Joel, Chad, Lynsey, Amanda, Megan, Brandon, Tanner, Kaitlin, Breanne, Josh and Kayla. Her great grandchildren Hadlee, Weston, Alyvia, Myles, Levi, Ella, Nixon, Tristan, Calle, Jayce and Lennon. Her brothers John (Darlene) Kereluik, Arnold (Marlene) Kereluik, Melvin (Shirley) Kereluik, Eugene (Deloris) Kereluik, Ken (Lori) Kereluik. Her sisters Elizabeth Kazakoff, Louise (John) Smadu, Sandy Graff, as well numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Max and Annie Kereluik, baby brother William Kereluik, sister Adeline Renaud, brother Stan and Bill Kereluik and her great granddaughter Brooklyn Amber Rudachyk. Mary started her family with the father of her children in Arran, SK in 1959. Soon after they moved to Regina. In 1974 they moved to Yorkton where she lived until her passing on May 18, 2020. Mary worked at Sears for many years until its closing. She then worked at Bingo Country followed by PK Bingo until she retired. Baba loved gardening through the years, she loved all kinds of flowers and flowerpots full of colours. Baba was the best cook and made the most delicious meals, her signature Ukrainian dishes always filled our bellies and warmed our hearts. She preserved many vegetables, but her sour pickles were the best ever. Her mother’s recipes have been passed on to her daughters and granddaughters. She was always getting calls from her family for her recipes and advice on “that magic touch”! Baba enjoyed reading, building puzzles, going to Bingo and playing games on her DS. She also showed a competitive side when playing card games with her grandkids. She was like a puppy dog when we gave her massages and rubbed lotion on her. Her most cherished times and memories were spent with her loving family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Baba loved the simple things in life, she was selfless and never wanted to be a burden to anyone. She always found the good in people even if there was no rhyme or reason. We will continue on life’s journey honoring Baba’s life and keeping her memory alive. Baba is our guardian angel now and will walk with us each day going forward, protecting us and keeping us safe. Baba will never leave us and will forever be in our hearts. Forever loved, always remembered. A Family Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. A reading was given Amanda Lichtenwald and a poem read by Melissa Krochak. Musical Selections were “Dancing In The Sky”, “Jealous of the Angels” and “See You Again”. Honorary Pallbearers were all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Serving as the Urn Bearer was Randee Peters. The interment will take place at a later date. Condolences to the family can be posted at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Palliative Care of Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

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SOKULSKI - Donald Steven was born on April 15, 1957 in Olds, AB to Margie & Rudy Sokulski. Don grew up in Kamsack, SK and attended Victoria School and Kamsack Collegiate. Don worked alot after school daily at the pool hall alongside his dad Rudy and brother Dwayne. He also grew up training and practising his dad’s horses for the chuckwagon races. Don also loved his sports especially his loyal team the Montreal Canadiens. After Don completed school he moved to Regina, SK until his passing. Don worked for Cargill Grain also as a desk clerk for the Sherwood Motel. Don travelled numerous places in his younger years. Later in life Don’s health failed him greatly as he passed away on May 3, 2020 at the Wascana Rehab Centre in Regina, SK. Don was 63 years old. Don was predeceased by his parents Margie & Rudy Sokulski. He leaves to mourn his brother Dwayne & Clarice, sister Dianne & Wayne Pifko, nieces Dakota, Duana & Rob & Max, Rheannon, nephew Devin & Sheila & Jacob & Jayden & Curtis, Uncle Joe & Rita & the late Jason Sokulski & numerous cousins. A private family burial took place May 12, 2020 at Canora, SK. LEMCHUK - Glenn Murray. October 22, 1957 – May 4, 2020. The world lost a gentle and kind soul, who left us too soon. Glenn was predeceased by his loving parents, Nick in 1989 and Helen (nee Zulyniak) in 2011. He is survived by cherished family members, many friends and his three furry feline companions. Glenn was an only child and grew up on a family farm near Willowbrook. He attended Willowbrook Elementary School, Yorkton Composite Junior High School, and Yorkton Regional High School. Glenn had an early love of photography and television production. During his graduating year at Yorkton High School, he produced and hosted a TV talk show series, “Of Interest to Youth,” which aired on Yorkton’s CBC station, CKOS. He described the experience as a blast, and credits it as allowing him to launch his long career in the media/advertising industry and corporate communications. His first five years were with CKCK-TV (CTV Regina), followed by sixteen years at CBC Saskatchewan. Among the highlights of his television career were serving as communications officer/publicist for the CBC-TV network programs Country West and What on Earth, and CBC’s coverage of CFL’s first Grey Cup game in Regina (1995). He then focused his talents at Brown Communications Group for eleven years and was a Senior Account Director leading successful media campaigns. Most notably was the Saskatchewan centennial celebration for which Glenn received the Premier’s Centennial Leadership Award for his contribution. He ended his professional career with five years in strategic communications at SaskPower. During the course of his career, Glenn received numerous provincial, national and international awards for media, communications strategies and campaigns. Even in “retirement” from his chosen profession, Glenn volunteered for numerous organizations while working part time. Along with photography, travel was also a passion, as was his beloved felines and bird watching. Throughout his life, Glenn always had time for family and would never let a family member enter or depart the Regina Airport without stopping by to welcome them or bid adieu. A Graveside Service will be held at Yorkton Memorial Gardens on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The graveside service will be broadcast, to vehicles in the cemetery, on radio at FM 106.9. To view the livestream of the service please click on the link to Speers TV at the top of Glenn’s Tribute Page. Donations in memory of Glenn may be made to Street Cats of Regina (SCOR), 1254040 Gordon Rd., Regina, SK, S4S 6W2, the Regina Humane Society, Box 3143, Regina, SK, S4P 3G7 or a charity of one’s choice. Relatives and friends may reach out to the family by visiting Glenn’s Tribute Page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com and let them know you are thinking of them during this difficult time. With God there are no endings, only endless beginnings. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30.5

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By now, many of us have most, if not all, of our gardens in. What a good feeling to be out in our gardens, getting in that good solid physical activity that clears the head, soothes the soul, and makes us exhausted, but in a good way! After a long and exhausting day in the garden, Sweet Pea always used to say “I’m tired, but it’s a happy tired!” And I know that many of you gardeners understand exactly how she felt: we feel tired, muscles aching, but so pleased with what we have accomplished! If you are looking around for a new addition to your garden tool lineup, you may want to consider a composter. I know sometimes when people hear the word “compost” their eyes glaze over as they imagine those big compost piles made out of timbers that we often see in magazines. Lovely as it would be to have that kind of space and organic matter to fill those large composter bins, it is out of the realm of reality for many gardeners. Space is a consideration, and so is upkeep. Compost does not just happen by throwing leaves and peels on a pile. We must actively turn the composter over, layer organic material in a certain way to encourage good breakdown, add water when needed, and rotate the piles from “fresh” to “broken down” compost. If you are exhausted just hearing about it, there is a composting “plan B”. There are various composters out there, in much smaller sizes that would be suitable for any garden and gardener. The same principles of composting apply, but they are much easier to manage when you are working on a smaller scale. Composting is a matter of breaking down organic matter. This means leaves, vegetable and fruit peels, grass clippings, and things like coffee grounds and egg shells. It is not using any

kind of animal products. You might hear about using “browns” and “greens”. “Brown” matter consists of things like dried leaves, straw or even shredded paper bags, and “green” matter is the list of items we just mentioned. By layering browns and greens, you create a green layer of items that you want to decompose, with a layer of brown lighter, dryer matter that allows air and moisture to easily circulate. By making these layers, and then turning the compost regularly, we can have wonderful compost in about four or five months. Finished compost will look , feel and smell like rich soil. To put a myth to rest, compost does not have a bad smell. If it smells, we are doing something wrong, and most likely it is not adding enough “brown” material. With a smaller composter, our main concession is that we may have to pass on adding big bagfuls of lawn clippings. Smaller composters do not have the space, and we gardeners often do not have enough brown material to intersperse with such nitrogen-rich, damp green matter. By all means use a few handfuls as part of our “greens”, but be careful not to add too much. And of course, if you have sprayed any kind of chemical on your grass, never add it to your compost pile. That tainted grass must go in the garbage. Compost is often called “brown gold”, and for good reason. Not only does it help our plants, but it increases the health and fertility of our soil. A composter would be a wonderful, practical addition to your garden lineup—a great way to turn “waste” into “wonderful”! Thank you to our friends at the Yorkton This Week for their amazing work! Find out what’s new with the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society by visiting www. yorktonhort.ca . Have a great week!

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Get in the garden with Margaret MacDonald By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Margaret MacDonald jokes that she was born in the garden. The historian for the Yorkton Horticultural Society, MacDonald has been working in the garden all of her life, whether on the farm or in town. She’s planting today, and encourages everyone to get in the garden and growing. “When we were kids, those were our chores, to weed the garden, harvest potatoes, pick carrots

and all of that sort of stuff… It stayed with you.” Not everyone has had over 60 years of gardening experience, some people are getting their first chance to try gardening on their own, whether it’s because they have more time, or because they’re moving into their own house for the first time. Does MacDonald have any advice for them? She said that the best way to do it is to start slowly, working the soil for a year “to do it’s own thing.” Then, start with a

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crop of potatoes. “They always say if you have fresh soil, work it really good for one year, and then you grow your potatoes, because potatoes are easier to keep the weeds down.” Once you can grow them, start to venture out and experiment, and grow what you enjoy, whether that’s food or flowers. She encourages people to look for what they want to grow, what they enjoy eating, and make the garden their own. “Everything is easy to grow if you take the time and look after it.” She said that she was told she would never be able to grow corn in town, for example, and she’s been growing it every year since moving into Yorkton in 2003. And it’s worth it, MacDonald said, because you can go outside and grab the best tasting produce you’ll ever eat. “A person who has never grown a garden will not know how delicious they really are!” She has had a garden every year, and she said she looks forward to getting the garden ready every year, organizing the soil and the plants, getting new seeds or using ones from the year before, getting the soil worked and starting to plant. “Then all year long, you’re eating fresh vegetables.” This year is bringing

Margaret MacDonald its own challenges for the avid gardener, as every year does. MacDonald said that the challenge right now is just how dry it is, as well as the cold weather lasting well into May giving her a late start. But the main issue right now is just how dry the topsoil is, and MacDonald said that she’s going to have to water in order to make sure her plants get a good start. “They need that moisture from the top to get going.” That said, there’s always an element of luck when it comes to gardening, something familiar to anyone in the food business, MacDonald said.

5 ways to show grandparents and other seniors how much they’re appreciated Generations can bond over hobbies enjoyed together, such as playing video games. Grandparents and seniors can share wisdom and a lifetime of experience with the young people in their lives.

Expressing gratitude for such lessons is a great way to show the seniors in your life, whether it’s a grandparent, mentor or family friend, how much they’re appreciated. Some seniors live alone, while others may

be living with their adult children and grandchildren, offering care and support to help make the household function. Whether grandparents, aunts and uncles or older friends live close by or elsewhere, there

are many ways for their loved ones to show them how much they’re appreciated. 1. Become pen pals. Seniors may have limited mobility or opportunities to get out of the Continued on Page 17

“Get them in the garden and hope for the best, that’s all you can do. It’s just like farming.” Once the vegetables are out of the garden, things have changed since she started, MacDonald said. “When I started, you had to can everything, because there weren’t freezers around at that time. It’s so much handier to freeze your vegetables, and you have good vegetables all winter long.” The result is that MacDonald never has to buy a vegetable at a grocery store, and she said that the only thing she can’t grow for the past twenty years has been turnips. The problem there, she said, is that the rise of canola in local agriculture has meant the rise of pests like the canola beetle, and they

happen to find turnip plants to be another favorite food. She’s been collecting the history of the Yorkton Horticultural Society, and said that the local society has been doing very well. While they haven’t been able to meet this year because of COVID-19, she said that it’s a great group because they share their expertise and their plants. “It’s an awesome learning curve for anyone who wants to learn how to garden.” She said that the expertise of the group can help all gardeners, whether they’ve been at it for decades or are just starting out. But, to her, the most important part of gardening is that you can’t limit yourself. “Don’t be afraid to try, try anything.”

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Easy ways to volunteer and give back to your community Millions of people across the globe volunteer every day. Without the selfless efforts of volunteers, many charities would be forced to cease operations. In fact, a 2017 study from the charitable community membership organization Independent Sector estimated that the labor provided by volunteers is worth roughly $193 billion per year in the United States alone. But volunteering can be as beneficial for volunteers as it can for the organizations they help. For example, the Mayo Clinic Health System notes that research has indicated volunteering leads to lower rates of depression while providing individuals with a sense of purpose. Volunteering can be especially beneficial for adults over age 60, with

the MCHS noting that older volunteers experience greater increases in life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health as a result of volunteering. With so much to gain from volunteering, it’s no wonder that so many people across the globe volunteer. According to the United Nations Volunteers program, global estimates place the number of worldwide volunteers at 970 million. That’s nearly three times the population of the United States and more than 26 times the population of Canada in 2018. It’s never been easier to volunteer and begin helping your community. Adults and children who want to join the nearly one billion strong global volunteering com-

munity need not look far to get involved. The Corporation for National Community Service notes that the following are some easy ways to volunteer in your community. • Serve meals at a local shelter or community kitchen. • Sign up to work as a tutor or mentor with a local afterschool program. • Help adults find the right professional opportunities by hosting a rÊsumÊ writing/review workshop and conducting practice interview sessions. • Work in conjuction with a local food pantry to organize a food donation drive. • Volunteer to help the environment by working with local, state, or national park services

to beautify parks and/or a local community garden. • Work with a local emergency response organization to produce and distribute disasterpreparedness kits. • Help fellow com-

munity members save money by collecting and sharing information about free tax-preparation services. • Read to students or seniors- contact a local community or senior cen-

ter. • Volunteer at an animal shelter. When it comes to volunteering, the opportunities are as endless as the benefits of giving back to your community.

Innovative fitness programs for seniors It is important to stay active and eat healthy foods in an effort to promote fitness and wellbeing. This is especially true for seniors, many of whom lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles as

they age. The American Heart Association says adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, and a

Harvard University study says that exercise can be an insurance policy for heart health. Today’s seniors have more fitness options at their disposal than ever before. SilverSneakersŽ

is the leading community fitness program for older adults in the United States. SilverSneakersÂŽ members can participate in specially curated programs at participating gyms and community

GRANDPARENTS Continued from Page 16 house. Receiving mail is one way to connect with the outside world. Regularly send letters to a grandparent or other senior, sharing tales of daily life and key moments that will bring them joy. Chances are they’ll return the favor with a letter of their own. 2. Explore technology together. Younger generations can introduce seniors to available technology that can bring them closer. This may include digital assistants that enable them to share videos, tablets to send email or access social media, mobile phones for calling and texting, and anything else families can customize to their needs. 3. Offer companionship. Spending time with younger generations can motivate seniors to stay active and engaged. Have games and activities at the ready or simply provide a listening ear.

4. Shop and run errands. Help aging loved ones perform the tasks that they may not be able to tackle on their own. This can include picking up groceries or prescriptions or taking them to appointments. Simple work around the house, like doing laundry or light clean-up, also can be a big help. 5. Start a hobby together. Develop a hobby that seniors and young people can enjoy together. Watching classic movies, painting ceramics, going to sporting events, or gar-

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Reducing your salt intake after 50 As you get older, monitoring your daily sodium intake becomes increasingly important. This is because consuming too much salt can negatively impact your health and longevity. Here’s what you should know. Daily intake The recommended sodium intake for people between the ages of 14 and 50 is no more than

1,500 milligrams per day. This is the equivalent of less than one third of a teaspoon. However, once you reach your 50s, your daily consumption should be reduced to 1,300 milligrams. And after the age of 70, this amount should go down to 1,200 milligrams. Regardless of your age, consuming more

than 2,300 milligrams of salt per day can adversely affect your cardiovascular health. Consequences There are numerous health risks associated with a high-sodium diet. Consuming too much salt can, among other things, increase your risk of high blood pressure, stomach cancer and heart disease. Excess levels of sodium

can also damage your kidneys and affect bone density. How to cut back The most effective way to reduce your salt intake is to pay attention to what you eat and make conscious dietary choices. Here are a few recommendations to get you started: • Don’t add salt when you’re cooking

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• Avoid processed food and frozen meals

condiments and bottled salad dressings

• Use spices, herbs, garlic and vinegars to add flavour

• Opt for the lowsodium version of snacks, sauces and soups

• Don’t put a saltshaker on the table at mealtimes • Limit your use of

Don’t hesitate to consult your doctor for more information on how to manage your salt intake.

FITNESS Continued from Page 17 available for adults age 60 and older. The program can help develop better stamina, maintain or improve balance and increase strength and endurance. StrongerU Senior Fitness is a relatively new program of pre-choreographed group fitness offering instruction in four program types: cardio, strength training, stretch-

ing, and circuit training. The program addresses a need in Canada for quality and consistent senior fitness programing. As studies show that engaging in physical activity is the most effective way for aging men and women to stay healthy, more adults may be compelled to join fitness groups that cater to the 50-and-over market.

Studying a second language stimulates your brain, allowing it to create and sustain new neural pathways. Bilingualism can improve your memory and ability to concentrate. In addition, it can reduce your risk of dementia and delay agerelated cognitive problems. 2. It will improve your self-confidence You may be surprised by what you’re capable of if you challenge yourself to learn another language. It’s an undertaking that requires perseverance and patience, and the experience will likely be fulfilling. 3. It will help you to socialize

language, even if it’s just the basics, can make international travel easier and more enjoyable. In fact, the ability to communicate with locals in their native language can lead to you having more meaningful interactions and memorable experiences. 5. It will enhance cultural appreciation

The most effective way to master a language is through conversation. Taking lessons with a tutor or participating in a language exchange will provide you with an opportunity to meet new people and broaden your vocabulary. 4. It will make travel easier Learning a foreign

Learning a second language may spark your interest in another country’s history, traditions and cuisine. It can help you absorb another culture through its art, literature and film. Are you looking for a more unique challenge? If so, consider studying American Sign Language instead.

Chair yoga advantages You’ve likely heard about the numerous health benefits associated with yoga, but did you know that you can achieve similar results from a chair? Here are three reasons this type of yoga is great for those with mobility issues. 1. It can be adapted according to your abilities In chair yoga, traditional yoga poses are modified so they can be performed in a seated position. This means you can complete an entire workout without needing to stand or lower yourself to the floor. Each movement can be executed at your own pace and customized based on your physical limitations. 2. It can improve your strength and balance There are many chair yoga poses that gently put your balance and co-ordination to the test. These movements will help strengthen your muscles and improve your health. Chair yoga teaches your body to adapt to instability, which can help prevent falls and injuries in your daily life. 3. It can give you a confidence boost Do you feel unsteady

or unsure when you move due to age, illness or a loss of mobility? Chair yoga is an opportunity to rediscover your body’s

capabilities in a safe environment and regain confidence in your movements. Are you intrigued?

Then pull up a chair! Many seniors’ residences and community centres offer chair yoga courses. Plus, once you’ve learned the poses, you can do them pretty much anywhere.

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