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Vintage parade

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It was a parade of vintage rides as members of the Antique Auto Car Club in Yorkton took a drive. In this case the drive was one with a purpose as the cars would travel through the maze of roads in and around the senior residences at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. It was a safe distancing way to provide

an outing for residents, many of whom sat outside on a warm Friday afternoon to watch the drive-by parade. The cars also drove by the Yorkton Regional Hospital to show appreciation for the services provided

Victims allege vandalism part of harassment

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer On the morning of June 20, residents of Theodore awoke to find their vehicles vandalized. The three cars each had red paint on the side, with “RAT� written in large letters on the doors.

According to the cars’ owners, the vandalism wasn’t a surprise. They say that this is the latest escalation in a pattern of stalking and harassment they have been experiencing over the past several years.

Three of the victims work for the village of Theodore, Jeff MacKay, Patricia Pidlesny and Dwayne Tobin. McKay and Tobin work on maintenance in the town and Pidlesny, who is married to McKay, works in the village office. Verna Famulak does not work

for the village, but believes that she was targeted over her public support for the village employees. In particular, she distributed a three page rebuttal to a letter from Bruce Fredrickson that was printed in an April 2020 issue of the Theodore Free Press. “I’ve been bullied and harassed in the workplace, I know what it feels like, and I swore that if I ever came across that with someone I would do my utmost to help them,� Famulak said.

The victims say that they have been dealing with a pattern of harassment since moving to Theodore and starting work for the town, and it has been consistent for the past three years. “The boys are watched at work all the time, people are taking pictures of

Vandalized vehicles parked in front of the Theodore village office. them,� said Pidlesny. “They follow us, what we’re doing, how long we’re taking breaks for,� adds Tobin. He adds that their breaks are in the town office, and often involve administrative duties. He said there have been times where people have burst into the office to accuse them of not doing work when

they are handling tasks that need to be done within the office. “I had a lady pull up behind me when I was on the grader plowing snow, when I stopped and opened the door - I had no other option but to stop and open the door but when I stopped and opened the door she screamed at me and told

me I didn’t know what I was doing, I didn’t know how to plow snow, I had filled her driveway with snow, none of that was true.�

Mayor Kevin Urbanowski said that this is a problem that the village knows about, and that he understands it extends beyond the people who are working for

the village right now. “There are a number of ratepayers in the village, they have a habit of aggravating and harassing, this has been going on for years apparently.

Whatever village employee is hired by the town, there has been some sort of harassment at some level. There are a few

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City begins planning for fall election

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Municipal elections are scheduled for the fall, and June 22, at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council the City began the formal process of readying for the vote.

General Municipal Elections are legislated to occur every four years, with the next one to

be held on Monday, November 9, 2020. The nomination period will be from Tuesday, September 21, 2020 – 8:00 a.m. through to Wednesday, October 7, 2020 – 4:00 p.m., explained Jessica Matsalla – Director of Legislation & Procedures (City Clerk) with the City. “I’d like to address that there is no indication that the Province is moving the date of

elections due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,� offered Matsalla. “There has been a tremendous investment of time and effort in considering the implications this will have on running an election, and it is part of every decision we make in this process,� she said.

That said, Matsalla noted Municipal Election legislation has undergone some amend-

ments and there are a few notable changes: • Candidates must now complete a Public Disclosure of Private Interests form and include it with nomination papers. Public Disclosure of private interests provides for openness and transparency, and exposes the interests of a candidate so that conflict of interests can be identified if

they exist. • Methods for Posting Public notice are now not required to be published in a newspaper if the Council deems it not feasible. As long as timelines are being adhered to per the Act for posting notices, other mediums can be used. This is required to be put into place by bylaw.

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The vandalism is something that McKay doesn’t understand, because he said they’re just trying to do their jobs in the village to the best of their abilities. “It’s crazy, to wake up to that and say, all I’m trying to do is do my job.

Collectively, we’re improving the community, making a better community. Sure, I’m sure some people don’t like it, because change is a thing that some people can’t deal with here‌ Well, people have different strategies and techniques to do things,� said McKay. They share McKay’s frustration over being targeted over doing their job. Tobin said that when they were hired, the village was in financial trouble, and they didn’t know if they would be able to pay for all of the expenses that first month. He said that the staff at the village has worked hard to deal with tax arrears, dog licenses and water bills to get the town on solid financial footing again.

Tobin said that he has had to see a doctor due to mental health issues stemming from the harassment, and took up

smoking again after having quit for two years. “It’s had a huge effect on me, my family and my wife. Everything over a job‌ It’s like they’re trying to run you out of town.â€?

Tobin said that the problems began early in their employment, and he believes they are considered ‘outsiders’ by the village. “When I first got this job three years ago, I’m from Newfoundland.

Nobody had met me yet, but the comments I heard around town were ‘he’s probably an alcoholic because he’s from Newfoundland.’ They [Pidlesny and McKay] attended meetings and stuff when they first came to town, because they wanted to be a part of the community as well, and they were met with comments such as ‘well that’s that Ontario attitude, it doesn’t work here in Saskatchewan.’�

McKay also handles the ice surface at the arena, and said that he has worked hard to learn how to properly handle the ice-making task in the arena. He said that while he was new to the job, he took multiple classes to ensure that he was able to handle it, and kept in touch with his instructors the entire time.

“When you have 30 ‘experts’ coming in and trying to assist you, with 30 different opinions‌ and then have the instructor of your course say ‘I know Theodore very well, and I’ll give you some really good advice, don’t listen to the people that are there who have done the ice.’â€?

Last hockey season, in spite of an otherwise good year for ice, there was a mechanical failure that led to a game having to be called in the third period. McKay said that this was greeted with the harassment getting more severe, especially on social media. “I have never in my life heard people comment like this and lash out.�

Famulak is confused as to how the ice has garnered so much abuse because, as far as she can tell, beyond a mechanical failure he couldn’t control, the ice has been great. “I’ve been in the arena, I’ve seen the ice, it’s beautiful. I’ve had people I know in Yorkton say wow, Theodore ice, top notch.�

They want the mayor and council to do more to curb harassment in the village. Urbanowski said that for their part, they have implemented an anti-bullying bylaw,

which can see people found guilty of bullying in the Village of Theodore to be fined, to a maximum of $1,000 or 50 hours of community service. They are also working harder on bylaw enforcement in Theodore, Urbanowski explained, and have hired Commissionaires to conduct bylaw enforcement in the village.

This vandalism came the night after council brought in a bylaw enforcement officer to tour the town and enforce bylaws. Security cameras were tampered with as well before the incident, and Tobin notes that it is clear that it’s not a random attack, because they don’t live near each other and also due to the language used on the vehicles. “I got up Saturday morning, went out to my truck to find my truck spray painted like that all up the side. I called Jeff, he went out to find his car like that.�

Tobin wants to have the town cover his insurance and the installation of cameras in wake of the incident, because he is afraid for his family since his truck was vandalized at home. He hasn’t heard anything about what will happen next. “I shouldn’t have to

pay out of my pocket a deductible on my insurance and then an increase in my insurance every year because of something that, as far as I’m concerned, the town council’s decisions have caused.�

Urbanowski said that the village council is 100 per cent behind the victims of the attack. “We feel horrible that it has happened to them.

It could have happened to anybody. It’s unfortunate that it happened in Theodore, let alone them, and we’re behind them 100 per cent supporting them and we will do anything we can to support them.�

All three are afraid, they said. Famulak said that each morning she walks around the property to ensure nobody is trying to poison her dogs, and Tobin keeps an axe handle by his door.

In spite of the harassment, they say their commitment to the village of Theodore has not abated, and they want to work to improve the town and make it a place where people can be proud to call home. They believe it’s a town with a lot of potential and a lot of services that could really help the community blossom, including still having a school and a bank, which other small towns

don’t have. They don’t want to move, and wish that the people attacking them would see that they’re there to help the community. “We’re all teaming up and we are saying we have to fix this. Let’s keep the school here because there was a war that went on for it. We have a bank that’s being threatened. Let’s try and keep them. We have new families moving in. They called this a retirement community when we moved here‌ no, I’m not retiring. It was our getaway, this was our mini paradise that we moved to,â€? said McKay. “Theodore is a beautiful village, it’s the perfect location and the majority of the people here are awesome.â€? “The sad part is, if we weren’t working for the village, if we were staying in our own little home‌ no one would ever know who we were, no one would ever bother us, and we would think we were living in this beautiful, spectacular town,â€? added Tobin.

The vandalism is still under investigation by the RCMP. If you have information related to this advisory please call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

ance with The Local Government Elections Act, 2015 (the Act) and The Cities Act, there are a number of decisions that City Council shall make relating to the holding of a municipal election. At a strategic planning session held earlier this year, preliminary Election related items were reviewed and discussed. Based on that discussion and the fact that there have been changes to legislation, Administration thought it would be sensible to

create a General Election Bylaw and compound new and existing bylaws and processes into one central document,� detailed the report circulated to Council.

The bylaw will be presented to Council at a later date, noted Matsalla.

Plans are also under way for the vote itself.

In accordance with regulations, the returning officer shall authorize the establishment of one or more advance polls within

the municipality for voters to cast their votes in advance of Election Day. An Advance Poll must be open at least three days but not more than 15 days before Election Day It would be opportunistic to directly address at this point the issue of voting eligibility for commercial and business property owners who reside outside the city, said Matsalla. • A person who resides within and owns property within the city is only permitted one vote,

regardless of how many or what type of properties they might own. • A person who resides outside the city, but owns business or residential property in the city, in their personal name is permitted to vote. • A person who does not reside within the city, but owns property that is in a corporate name, is not permitted to vote per the Act. Council will deal with specifics of the new bylaw when presented.

ELECTION Continued from Page A1 • Mail-In ballot applicants may now have their signatures and identifications verified by persons other than election officials (such as a Notary Public, Postmaster, or any other person the Council chooses.) This is also required to be done by bylaw. • It is now optional for a candidate’s occupa-

tion to be included on the nomination forms, and ballots. Form of ballots must be decided

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New programs for Dr. Brass School Editor’s note: This story was supposed to have ran last week, but other text ran in its place. We apologize for the confusion that may have caused.

By Calvin Daniel Staff Writer This fall, when students finally get back to classrooms, they will have some bold new options awaiting them at Dr. Brass School.

Noel Budz, the new principal at the school said while most might think of the offerings as programs, he prefers the term lifestyles.

“We’re connecting with the kids’ passions,” he said. “We want to give the kids options.”

Budz said they know from experience they are having a difficult time holding the attention and interest of some students with conventional classes, and as a result they lose some students. That is not a good thing.

So, they are putting some

new lifestyles education modules on the table for students to pick up and explore.

The new school offerings will look to build upon interests students have, things not necessarily thought of as part of a school education. Each student in Grades 4 to 8, will ‘sign-up’ for one of the five, with spots limited in some.

There will be one termed ‘building active leaders’ which will endeavour to build leadership and social justice skills in students.

“We want students being out in the community,” said Budz, adding that builds community in addition to student skills.

Another of the programs is ‘growing citizens’ which will take a varied approach from incorporating physical and mental health while focusing on growing gardens and understanding the environment around the students.

It will be a program much like one offered in Churchbridge, and Budz said

they are actually having a formal partnership with the school there, and the one in Saltcoats to build a programming model.

A third option will be instruction connecting students with elders.

Budz said bringing elders together with students is important to build community bridges.

As it stands many seniors “are afraid, or intimidated by our youth,” he said. And young people often do not see the value in what seniors have to say, he added.

By “learning together and sharing stories,” the community is better off, said Budz.

It is the other two ‘lifestyle’ choices though that is garnering the most attention.

The Performing Arts Academy will have students receive performing arts training every afternoon led by a professional dance instructor.

Students will also receive workshops throughout the year

with local and national artists in various areas of performing arts.

The performing arts will include, but are not limited to: hip-hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, cultural dance, acting, music and improvisation.

Budz said it is expected the performing arts academy will develop a monthly in-house production for fellow students, and it is likely a year-end event for a broader community audience will be part of the program.

Then there is the Hockey Academy, which will look to build skills related to the sport.

Programming will include icetime two or three times a week, off-ice training, and character development.

Budz said such a program will build on established interests in the sport, and then use that interest to build life skills too. He noted that it is important students learn things such as how to handle adversity, for example when you hit a patch where you struggle as a player

on the ice.

“If things didn’t go well, what kind of a person do I turn into?” asked Budz.

In the case of hockey, offseason, the plan calls for students to have a golf membership, and be introduced to various other sports.

While the five new offerings will be the focus on afternoons at the school every day, Budz said within each academy will be attention paid “to curriculum outcomes students are supposed to achieve”.

The difference will be in how those core curriculum elements are delivered.

Budz said they will take what he termed a “blended” approach, including a focus on a level of online education, something he said is becoming increasingly important for students to know how to deal with as it is something used in future education.

“In high school and university you’re going to take online courses,” he said.

Book explores history of farm group

By Calvin Daniel Staff Writer The Western Canadian Wheat Growers, are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2020. As a part of their celebration activities, the history of the past 25 years has been described in a book, ‘Warriors for Wheat’.

The WCWG is a voluntary farmer-run advocacy organization dedicated to developing public policy solutions that strengthen the profitability and sustainability of farming, and the agricultural industry as a whole.

The book was one that’s time had simply arrived noted Clayton Kotylak who grew up on the farm in Montmartre, on a third generation family farm.

“So much of what the WCWGA strived for has come to fruition in the past 25 years (since its last recorded history), particularly in its success of the removal of the monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB),” he told Yorkton This Week. “It was of particular importance to myself personally, that this historically significant occurrence in

Western Canadian Ag production be recorded accurately and that those who struggled against the monopoly for virtually their entire careers were memorialized appropriately for their great efforts and sacrifice.”

Certainly for Kotylak farming is in the blood, and so too the organization.

“We grew wheat, oil seeds, pulses, and raised beef cattle,” he said of the Montmartre farm.

“I farmed there with my wife, Carrie, for 25 years.”

As for the Association Kotylak noted “I’ve been involved with the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association as a member, since the late 80’s. I became a Director with WCWGA in 2018.

Carrie and I partially retired from Ag production in 2019 and moved to Regina with our daughter. We now own and manage a residential property management enterprise. We continue to operate and manage our farm and land from our base in Regina.”

So it was quite natural to get involved in the book project, even though Kotylak admitted little

Clayton Kotylak background as a writer.

“My capacity and role in this project was to bring all of the necessary people and parts together in order to tell the narrative effectively and to capture the history accurately,” he related.

The author was Suzanne Paschall, who was contracted for the project.

“Suzanne is an inspiring and ingenious writer, who really managed to tweak the memories and details from all those involved. She was a true pleasure to work with,” said Kotylak.

As might be expected, research was a huge part

of a book covering a half century of history of an active organization.

“The largest amount of work involved was in the sifting through, organizing, and detailing the thousands of pages of historical data that were kept in the WCWGA’s archives,” said Kotylak.

“This was a momentous project taken on by myself and Alanna Koch.

“It was also a very rewarding task that brought back many memories, stories and anecdotes.

“There was also a great deal of logistical work involved in ascertaining, contacting and arranging for interviews with the appropriate individuals.”

And once gleaned, the information unearthed had to be winnowed down to something manageable.

“The hardest part of this project was condensing the vast amounts of details we had into the final 152 pages – there was so much that needed to be told, so many details,” reflected Kotylak.

“The file dealing with and detailing the WCWGA’s long-fought struggle against the CWB monopoly deserves a

book in itself – there is so much knowledge and information available regarding this historically significant battle that should not be forgotten.”

When asked the nest aspect of the book, Kotylak turned to the words of the author.

“In my humble opinion, the most important aspect of this book is summed up in the dedication by the author, Suzanne Paschall: “This volume is dedicated to the courageous men and women of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association who worked tirelessly over many decades, often at great personal sacrifice, to achieve marketing freedom for prairie grain farmers. May we never forget their perseverance, their adherence to purpose, and their passion for our industry.”

“That quote really sums up the battle that the WCWGA waged – one that involved great personal and sustained sacrifice by association members spanning decades, while they tirelessly fought against federal government sponsored adversaries.”

After all the time and

effort the result is a gratifying one for Kotylak.

“Completely,” he said.

“This was a narrative that needed to be told and a battle that required great sustainability and coordination from many people.

“To memorialize the struggle, the lessons, and the sacrifice – this was ultimately our single most important goal and it was accomplished well.”

Interestingly Kotylak sees a broader audience for the book than might initially be thought.

“I see this story as being enjoyed by our membership of course,” be said.

“Moreover, I also think that this book is crucial to our future generations in understanding the struggle that was waged against unnecessary government interference.

“Such high-handed and over-arching encroachments, intrusions, and the imprisonment of industry must never be allowed to occur in Canada again.

“This is the most important aspect of the book – our future is so much more important than our past.”

Look back at Jess Moskaluke’s first big win Langenburg’s Jess Moskaluke has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for Country Artist of the Year, the latest in a long line of award nominations for the musician, which included winning a Juno in 2017.

Since her career is going strong in 2020, let’s look back at where it all began, in front of the Grandstand in 2007, with a win in the GX94 Star Search competition, and her interview with Calvin Daniels in the July 4, 2007 edition of Yorkton This Week.

For 17 years the GX Star Search has been a grandstand highlight of the annual Yorkton Exhibition, and seats were again packed Saturday evening as eight finalists vied for this year’s winner’s buckle.

When the eight performances were complete the panel of judges secreted themselves

away in a nearby motorhome, emerging in time after selecting this year’s winner, Jessica Moskaluke.

Asked if the win came as a surprise, the Langenburg singer exclaimed “I was.

Obviously I was bawling!” She added it was an amazing moment as the announcement sunk in.

“My friends were dog-piling on me.”

Moskaluke said topping Star Search this year was unexpected, but something she was hoping to do one day.

“Scott Welke won this before and he’s from our town [Langenburg], and he’s a close family friend.

So it’s always something I’ve wanted to accomplish. It’s just great,” she said.

Moskaluke said after her two-song performance she wasn’t sure she had put on the performance needed to

Our Grandstand A brief look at its history catch the nod of the judges.

“I had a little slip up,” she said, then added it may have only been a miscue to her own ear.

“I’m probably my own toughest critic.”

The 17-year-old perfoemer added she wasn’t sure what to expect Saturday having been feeling ill from probable heatstroke earlier in the day. So she simply went on the stage, gave it her best, and that turned out to be the best of the night for the judges.

For her two songs, Moskaluke chose a song from a favoured artist, and one to show her

musical range.

Why Haven’t I Heard From You is one of Reba McIntyre’s songs, and was an easy choice, said Moskaluke. “Reba is my absolute favourite... I’m going to Craven specifically for Reba.”

In the case of All Jacked Up from Gretchen Wilson, the song was chosen to show what Moskaluke could do vocally. “It was something I could show off my range on,” she said, adding that the song has some higher notes. “On a good day I can hit them,” she said with a smile.

The win for Moskaluke came after only seriously

pursuing music for a few years. She said she began about three years ago.

“My dad [Tim] sort of pushed me to start. He heard me singing in the shower and said ‘you can sing’,” she said.

Initially, Moskaluke said things didn’t go well when she tried competing on stage. She took part in the GX Junior Star Search and exclaimed “I sucked! I got nowhere. I didn’t get past the first round.”

Among the prizes for Saturday’s win is recording time. Asked if she would record cover songs or originals, Moskaluke said she hasn’t started writing yet, but it is in her plans to start.

“I kind of like trying to do something new every year,” she said.

In her first year performing it was simply a goal to get better. In her second she said, “I picked up a guitar and sort of

taught myself.”

Moskaluke said this year she hopes to give songwriting a try. “A lot of people have offered to help already,” she said.

The win on the Star Search stage is one Moskaluke hopes propels her further along the road to an eventual career in music. With a year of high school still ahead, she is already looking at attending the University of Brandon, in large part because they have a really good music program.

In the end though, Moskaluke said she just wants to keep music in her life.

“I really, honestly don’t care where it takes me as long as I can do it for the rest of my life, and keep enjoying it,” she said.

Moskaluke succeeds Jodie Diederichs who was the 2006 GX Star Search champion.

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Politics For all the talk of the need for legislative sitting to scrutinize the budget, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer’s 2020-21 budget hasn’t exactly been all that thoroughly scrutinized.

This is just not great news for voters going to the polls in October.

Admittedly, why we are in circumstances of this abbreviated 14-day session to quickly pass a budget has everything to do with the COVID19 – circumstances beyond the control of politicians.

Like most everything else everywhere else, including the economy, the Saskatchewan legislature was just one more thing that had to be shutdown last March.

No one could have done much about that nor could anyone do much about the major source of the record $2.4-billion deficit.

As has been discussed in this space before, the 2020-21 budget saw a $350-millon drop in tax revenue and a whopping $753-million reduction in natural resources revenue (including a $409-million reduction in oil and gas revenue this year).

No amount of budget scrutiny is going to change the revenue picture.

And because Harpauer can’t really get a handle on our revenue situation (a difficult task at the best of time in a volatile natural-resourcebased economy), it’s exceedingly difficult to get a handle on a four-year outlook for coming mandate of the next government.

Unfortunately, that also happens to be a convenient excuse for a government to put forward a shaky budget and to not put forward a longterm plan.

This shouldn’t be acceptable. More than ever, we need a sharp plan to deal with the challenges we are facing. It’s actually more important than ever for the Opposition to challenge the government on its plans.

So one can only wonder why that hasn’t always been the Saskatchewan NDP’s focus.

Yes, it is harder to condense an effective critique of a troubled budget in such a short time.

But that only raises serious questions about the NDP Opposition’s approach … and maybe how our political system works in general.

The first curious thing is why the NDP – at least to date – hasn’t spent more time focussing on spending decisions that surely need to be cut back under today’s circumstances.

One gets that any Opposition is going to have its own pet issues – especially, in an election year where it is trying to rally it’s own troops.

In NDP terms, that means harkening back to its hay days of 1980s when it was battling former Progressive Conservative premier Grant Devine’s privatization agenda and, of course, Devine himself.

That has translated into accusations of Premier Scott Moe selling off Crown Corporations to re-balance the books. There have also been accusations of Devine somehow profiteering off the creation of a publicly run meth treatment facility, although the NDP has offered no meaningful evidence that any decision on the location was made because of Devine or that the former premier benefitted.

All this has served no meaning to today’s average taxpayer, distracting from the more critical issues of what we are spending and how we can get back to balance.

Can we keep building as many schools and hospitals or paying public service the wages we are paying them? These are the tough questions that need to be asked.

Getting the books in order is going to require some very difficult choices – many of which will revolve on austerity measures. That Saskatchewan public servants haven’t taken the hit that others in the economy have is an issue most everyone has been talking about.

We aren’t getting answers from the Sask.

Party government reluctant to address the issue before the Oct. 26 vote.

But as it stands right now, the NDP aren’t asking the tough questions, either.

We did need a better budget from the government, but right now we need better scrutiny of that budget from the opposition.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Canada a place to be proud of I

t’s Canada Day, and it might just be a day a lot of people forget is going on.

COVID-19 has put the kibosh on most local area events tied to the day, so there will be no heading to the Western Development Museum in the city for the regular festivities hosted there.

There will be no gathering for fireworks to mark our countries birthday.

Yet, this is a year we should be celebrating our country, perhaps with greater exuberance than usual.

Why you ask?

Well as a country Canada, simply put, remains a fantastic place to live.

Yes folks we as a country have our warts, flaws and shortcomings, but any country with as diverse a population, as varied in its regions, as open to public debate, will manifest tensions.

But, sitting here just north of the United States gives us a bird’s eye view of things when they really begin to trundle off the rails.

As COVID-19 has spread around the world, some countries have rallied to the defence of its people’s health, others have largely shirked that responsibility.

In Canada, how we addressed the threat might not be seen as perfect, but the numbers of infected and dead indicate we have done a pretty good job of facing the threat.

The thanks in that effort goes to government, to frontline health workers, and to the general public, most of whom have listened to the advice of best science and did the social distan-

cing and hand sanitizing and staying at home necessary to slow the spread.

Peek over the 49th parallel and the effort of government leadership on COVID-19 is questionable at best, and the buy-in of the populace to protect one another is lacking.

Then in the midst of a health crisis the ugliness of racism came to a boil in the US, with protestors taking to the street, many of them sadly there to stir up trouble rather than to bring attention to the issue. A rally in protest of something needing changed is a good thing in a democracy. Devolving that protest into a riot is not.

Here in Canada people took to the streets too in support of what has been labelled ‘Black Lives Matter’.

Thankfully, in Canada the protests remained largely peaceful, which frankly is our way as a nation. That people felt the need to protest in a time of COVID-19 shows the seriousness of the issue, and yes racism most certainly exists on our country. We need to do better, but we start that process ahead of the curve a step or two on what we see elsewhere in the world.

Then as Canada marks its birthday think of our country’s response to fire in Fort McMurray, the outpouring of emotion and support at the tragic Humboldt Bronco bus crash, at how we rally to support those in need, and again we have reason to feel proud as a nation.

We are not perfect, but as we stand Canada is still a country with more to be proud of than most.

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Provincial scholarships to area students The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has announced Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships for 100 graduating high school students in 72 communities across the province.

The scholarships, redeemable for $1,000 each, are issued within two years of graduation only once recipients demonstrate they are actively pursuing a career in the skilled trades – either by registering as an apprentice and completing Level 1 technical training or by completing a pre-employment course in a trade designated in Saskatchewan.

“The skilled trades are essential to our province’s economic growth,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes how important it is to build a diverse skilled trades workforce, one that is responsive to industry’s needs.

Congratulations to the scholarship winners.

We wish you all the best as you embark on your career paths.”

Every year, educators who oversee SYA in their schools are invited to nominate at least one graduating student for the SYA Industry Scholarship. The SATCC also seeks nominations

from the Regina District Industry Education Council, the Regina Trades and Skills Centre and the Saskatoon Industry-Education Council.

Recipients in the Yorkton region include; • Churchbridge Public School - Jeremy Ballantyne - Welder / Construction Electrician

by W. Hunter Electric (2005) Ltd. • Esterhazy High School - Robert Huckell - Heavy Duty Equipment Technician by Nutrien Scholarship • Invermay School - Gavin Swiderski Welder / Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

by Breck Construction Scholarship • Langenburg Central School - Cody Buchberger – Welder the PCL Construction Management Inc. Scholarship • Melville Comprehensive School Garrett Lang – Welder by Iron Workers, Local 771 • McNaughton High School (Moosomin) - Justice Boutin Hairstylist - Industry Scholarship • Porcupine Plain Comprehensive School Phillip Siwak - Machinist - The Norman Wallace Scholarship • Indian Head High School - Dawson Stover – Welder PCL Construction Management Inc. Scholarship • Rama Invermay

School Melony Koturbash - Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

by Nicholas Harold Korpan • Rocanville School - Conner Leclair Construction Electrician - Nutrien Scholarship • Saltcoats Yorkton Regional High School - Ty Loewen - Welder / Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Technician Industry Scholarship.

• Theodore Sacred Heart High School - Brett Madsen - Agricultural Equipment Technician Industry Scholarship • Whitewood School Chance Hoehne - Welder / Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Merit Contractors Association Apprenticeship Scholarship Scholarship recipients must finish the SYA program, which exposes students to opportunities in the skilled trades.

Students complete 12 activities, including interviewing a journeyperson, researching and writing a report on a designated trade and completing the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course. Students who complete SYA and register as apprentices in Saskatchewan within five years of graduation receive valuable benefits. Their apprenticeship registration fee is waived; Level 1 technical training tuition is waived; and they receive 300 trade time hours.

The scholarship pro-

Chamber commends City on re-opening public facilities The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce recently sent a letter to the Mayor and Council commending them on their willingness to re-open public facilities as soon as they were given permission to do so by the provincial government. This decision by Council is viewed by the Chamber as a positive step toward the re-opening the city’s economy.

Mike Stackhouse, President of the Chamber is pleased that the Council has made this decision based on science.

“Re-opening

public facilities demonstrates to the community that the Mayor and Council are following the lead and direction of the science community and that it has faith in their recommendations,” he said. “More importantly, Council is demonstrating it understands the need for citizens to resume their normal activities”.

The Yorkton Chamber has asked the provincial government to certify businesses with approved Pandemic Response Plans in order to avoid future closures; and has

gram, launched in 2009 and overseen by the SATCC, relies on the continued investment of industry sponsors. To date, 59 sponsors have invested almost $750,000 in the fund.

The Government of Saskatchewan has also invested through the SaskatchewanInnovation and Opportunities Scholarship, bringing total contributions to nearly $1.28 million.

“The Commission Board of Directors is proud of industry’s significant investment in the SYA Industry Scholarship fund,” SATCC Board Chair Drew Tiefenbach said.

“Their contributions ensure we can continue to encourage students to pursue apprenticeships and careers in the skilled trades. We appreciate their generosity and support.”

History Corner 1955 family garden winner

A garden 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from Yorkton on the Charlie Bull’s farm. They had won the first prize for a family garden in 1955. We have no information about what organization was awarding the prizes. Debbie Hayward, author of the Gardener’s Notebook in Yorkton This Week has this to say about the photo: “The garden has a wonderful design, with a great variety of vegetables and flowers, a walkway down the middle

for easy access and for strolling, and a lush shelter belt. It’s beautifully tended, very neat and weed-free; it must have been a delight to see! The Bull family obviously took great pride in their garden!” Photo: Norman Roebuck Collection This edition of History Corner was originally published in the August 4, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week.

-Terri Lefebvre-Prince

asked the government to reduce the physical distancing requirement to 1.2 metres or 4 feet.

Stackhouse summed up the commendation by stating, “A return to normal, as much as is possible, is good for the citizens and the community as a whole”.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce represents over 460 members and is governed by a 16 member elected Board of Directors. The Chamber is “the voice of business in Yorkton”.

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Local WDM remaining closed The Government of Saskatchewan announced that museums, which are part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan Phase 4.2 can begin to open on June 29, 2020.

After careful consideration, the Western Development Museum (WDM) has made the decision to remain closed at its locations in Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton.

Joan Kanigan, WDM CEO said, “The safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff is our primary concern. As difficult as

this is, the WDM must remain closed until we are confident that all the requirements outlined in the Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries Guidelines along with all other applicable provincial regulations are being met to the highest standard.”

More information about when the WDM will re-open will be on our website at wdm.ca as it becomes available.

The WDM looks forward to welcoming everyone back into our Museum locations when all safety protocols are in place.

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Currently, more than 300 schools and more than 4,000 students are registered in the SYA program. Participation continues to grow.

Student enrollment in 2019-20 increased by 26 per cent over 2018-19.

To learn more about the SYA program, please visit www.saskapprenticeship.ca/youth_ apprentices or call 1-877363-0536.

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July 1, 2020 - July 7, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

CAREER POSTING Full-Time - Operator B/A Public Works Department - Water & Sewer Division Competition Number 2020-21 You will be required to work under extreme and changing climate conditions, and must be able and willing to work in physically demanding conditions as a member of a team whose responsibility is to ensure public safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

Distribution System Repair and Maintenance: repair leaks on services and mains, gate valve exercising, hydrant repairs and flushing, installing new services.

Sewer and Storm System Repair and Maintenance: repair leaks on services and mains, camera services and mains, flushing mains, catch basin repair, Capital Water and Sewer Systems: installing new sewer and water infrastructure in new subdivision developments Must possess working knowledge of the Sanitary Sewer System and ability to identify and maintain accurate video inventory of problem areas Completes work orders, time sheets and required reports promptly and accurately Ability to competently operate Motor Grader, loader, Excavator, and other heavy equipment, with high level of proficiency to effectively assist work crews within project requirements and specifications.

Performs daily equipment checks and minor maintenance as required Augments Labourers with performance of their duties during periods of equipment inactivity Follows all O.H.S. Regulations, Company Safety Policies and S.O.P.'s.

Ability to perform manual labour and other duties as assigned.

Competently operate required equipment under a minimum of supervision and at irregular shifts.

Displays mechanical aptitude and general understanding of how equipment functions.

Competently operate the flusher/vac truck and the sewer video surveillance equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Must maintain effective working conditions and relationships with fellow employees and must maintain open lines of communication with Supervisors.

Qualifications

Must have Grade 12 or GED equivalency.

Must maintain RCMP security clearance Class 3A Driver’s License is preferred.

Fireman’s Boiler License is preferred Must be willing to obtain Saskatchewan Environmental Water and Wastewater Certification.

Ability to work independently and with minimum Supervision.

Current C.P.R. and First Aid Certificates

Salary: Will be paid in accordance with CUPE Local #342 collective agreement Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. ± 3:30 p.m.

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca.

This competition closes July 10, 2020

Other Job Opportunities Temp Probationary Fire Fighter For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall.

The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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July 1, 2020 - July 7, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

City Extends Downtown Parking Permit Expiration Dates In light of COVID-19 Public Health Orders that closed the doors to many downtown businesses, and City Council approving free parking in City owned parking lots, the City is offering Downtown Parking permit holders an extension to the expiration date of their permit. To be eligible for the extension, parking permit holders must have a valid parking permit as of March 23, 2020 (parking permit must expire after March 23, 2020). To take advantage of this offer, please bring your parking permit to City Hall by July 10 to exchange it for a new one.

For more information, please visit http://www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/downtownparking.asp.

Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction Project The Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction project got underway June 1.

Darlington Street from Dracup Avenue to Mayhew Avenue, and Mayhew Avenue from the south intersection with Morrison Drive to Darlington Street will be completely reconstructed. This will include a new roundabout at the intersection of Darlington Street and Mayhew Avenue, opposite the Gloria Hayden Community Centre.

This project also includes a new pathway from the roundabout at Dracup Avenue and Darlington Street to the new roundabout at Mayhew Avenue and Darlington Street. The work will be done in three phases, with Phase 1 being Mayhew Avenue from the south intersection with Morrison Drive to Fietz Street. For more information and detour/site maps see yorkton.ca/construction. You may also call the Public Works Department at 306-786-1760.

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York Road Watermain Replacement The watermain beneath York Road, between 3rd and 2nd Avenues is being replaced. The work area will extend from Betts Avenue to 4th Avenue. There will be no road closures, two way traffic will be maintained on one side of York Road throughout each phase of the construction process.

Wide load traffic is being detoured via Highway #52 and Queen Street.

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GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 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 & BlueRoom 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

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YBID funds Clean Sweep initiative

By Calvin Daniel Staff Writer The Yorkton Business Improvement District has renewed what is now a six-year commitment towards keeping the downtown business area free of refuse.

Thursday YBID presented a $10,000 donation to SIGN toward the Clean Sweep Program.

Through the program a crew of six workers will be on the streets at least three hours a day, Monday through Friday picking up garbage starting July 6.

The area covers ranges from the Painted Hand Casino, down Broadway Street to Highway #9, as well as side streets and along Smith Street and south along Argyle, where businesses are located and there are sidewalks.

In addition to Thursday’s presentation YBID also funded the manufacture of two new carts to replace ones that were in disrepair after five years of service.

The new carts were manufactured locally

by Peebles Machine & Welding Ltd.

SIGN Executive Director Andrew Sedley, left, accepts a donation of $10,000 toward the Clean Sweep Program fromYBID Executive Director Donna Brothwell.

Municipal Manual preserves Yorkton history

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The history of Yorkton is at your fingertips.

The City of Yorkton

has been publishing the Municipal Manual for a number of years, and each year it adds to the amount of local history in the book, chronicling

each year of the town’s history from 1882 to today.

The manual also contains a number of local facts as well as a listing of everyone involved in the city

today.

Mayor Bob Maloney said that it’s something that they’ve always had, but they want more people to know it’s there and

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is filled with interesting material about the city, both past and present.

“It has a lot of information about the city and how we got here. I think it’s great to be able to offer that to people,” said Maloney.

The history section has become more elaborate in recent years, and Maloney said it’s important to them to maintain a chronicle of the city’s history.

“You don’t know where you’ve come from unless you observe some of your past or your history,” Maloney said.

He also believes that it’s part of an overall need in Yorkton, and in Canada overall, to respect our history and preserve more of it so future generations are aware.

“I think it’s like the Brick Mill, to maintain some of those buildings.

My wife and I had the pleasure of doing a European tour, and seeing some of the castles and the history that’s preserved, and we haven’t done a lot of that in Western Canada. When a building gets old, we tend to knock it down and build a new one. In Europe and Eastern Canada, they’ve taken the time to preserve some of those things. And I think it is important to look back and see the way that people lived, and the way people did things.”

The manual has been getting progressively larger over the years, and Maloney said that’s a result of people discovering more and bringing it to the city’s attention, as well as keeping track of what’s happening each year to add to the chronicle. It’s important for a city to maintain its own history.

“I think it’s critical, because if you’re not looking after your own history nobody is going to do it for you. I’ve found that people bring an old newspaper or an old map that the city might want to archive, pictures of the fair in its early days... All of those pictures are important, because you lose some of the buildings, and you lose some of that history.”

Keeping track of history is also important for regular operations, Maloney said. For example, the history of a property could mean they need environmental assessments, if that property had been a gas station.

The manual can be found at https://www.yorkton.ca/history/municipalmanuals/.

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New demand emerging for crop product Over the decades there have been significant shifts in agriculture at the farm level.

Most have been tied to production, the move from horses to tractors, the move to zerotill farming, the use of global positioning technologies.

But there has also been shifts in what is grown.

Some of those shifts are based on better varieties, rust resistance in wheat as an example.

But others have been because markets evolve.

Canola has become king in terms of Prairie crops because of demand for its unique oil.

Pulse crops have grown in terms of acres

planted because new markets are being developed for Canadian products.

It is likely the farm sector is on the verge of another significant change, this one because a new market is merging that will likely become a major one moving forward.

The new market that is emerging, and quite likely is going to grow significantly, is for plantbased protein, which is then turned into products such as the successfully marketed Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger.

With hamburger chains jumping on the meatless burger train interest in products that

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Calvin Daniels mimic the taste of meat, and offer the protein too, are drawing attention. These products were initially thought of largely as an alternative for vegetarians, but is clearly finding fans beyond those on strict vegetable diets.

We are now seeing dollars invested in infrastructure to meet

the growing demand for plant protein.

For example, the federal government recently announced $90 million to the Merit Functional Foods plant protein plant in Winnipeg. The money, a package of loans from Agriculture Canada, Farm Credit Canada and Export Development Canada,

was announced June 22, by federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.

The Merit plant will use proprietary technology to extract canola and pea protein for human consumption.

The Merit facility is not the only one being built to produce plant protein. French processor Roquette is building a pea protein plant in Portage la Prairie and other plant protein projects are proceeding both on the Prairies and across North America.

And, in Saskatchewan the government will be supporting the Bridge2Food Virtual 15th Plant-Based Foods

and Proteins Summit North America 2020 being held June 22-26.

“Last year, this event was held in Saskatoon, the first time the event was hosted in North America, and it was a big success for the plantbased protein sector and larger agriculture value chain in the province,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

Such investments, both research and infrastructure, hint strongly about the potential of a new market for farm crops, and emerging demand from consumers for new foods.

Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Spraying season starts for farmers Windy conditions continued in most of the province this week, but started to calm down in other areas.

This allowed more farmers to get into the field to spray for in-crop weed control and insect pests. Wind continued to dry the topsoil moisture but rain in many areas has helped to alleviate some of these issues.

Dry conditions and cool temperatures have slowed hay and pasture growth, specifically in the southern and eastcentral regions. Most of the province received at least a small amount of rainfall this week.

The Gouldtown area in the southwest region received the highest amount of rainfall with 73.5 mm. Most farmers would welcome more rain, but some that received high amounts of rainfall over the past few weeks have indicated that some fields are saturated and that wet fields have delayed spraying.

Provincially, moisture levels on crop land remain at the same level. Hay and pasture land moisture levels have reduced slightly, particularly in areas that received less rainfall this week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate, 22 per cent short and seven per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 55 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short and 17 per cent very short.

Areas that received more rainfall in the past few weeks have reported that crop and pasture development has improved. Warm temperatures have also helped with crop development.

Farmers in the east-central and southern regions report that lack of rainfall in some areas has reduced hay and pasture growth and will delay the timing or reduce the amount of hay for the

first cut.

Crop development is around the normal development stage for this time of year for most crops. More of the oilseed crops are considered behind normal.

Provincially, 68 per cent of fall cereals, 69 per cent of spring cereals, 60 per cent of oilseed crops

and 74 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Dry topsoil moisture conditions have resulted in delayed emergence and development of later and smaller seeded crops.

Flea beetle damage was reported in most regions of the province

which has affected canola development for some.

Farmers have been busy spraying, branding and vaccinating cattle, and rolling and hauling grain.

There have been isolated reports of reseeding due to damage from wind, dry conditions, insect pests and hail.

A complete, print-

able version of the Crop Report is available online at https://www. saskatchewan.ca/cropreport.

Follow the 2020 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

Next week’s crop report will be released on Friday, July 3, 2020..

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East Central Research Foundation plot tours cancelled Parkland College and the East Central Research Foundation (ECRF) have cancelled their annual Research Farm Field Day for 2020 due to COVID-19.

Public gatherings in Saskatchewan are currently limited to 30 people, and physical distancing guidelines remain in effect. The field tours, held annually in July at the research farm just south of Yorkton, typ-

ically attract close to 100 farmers, agriculture professionals, and industry representatives.

In lieu of an in-person event, researchers are planning to record a virtual tour of this year’s research projects. The video will be shared online and posted at www. ecrf.ca, likely around the middle of July.

This season, researchers are conducting a number of trials and

demonstration projects on land supplied by the City of Yorkton. Some of these projects are supported by the provincial government Agriculture Demonstration

of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) program, with others sponsored by businesses in the agriculture industry.

Last month, Parkland

College was awarded a $200,000 research grant by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The grant is being used to

hire students for work integrated learning opportunities at the research farm, while also funding the purchase of new equipment.

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Government supports plant protein summit The Government of Saskatchewan will be supporting the Bridge2Food Virtual 15th Plant-Based Foods and Proteins Summit North America 2020 being held June 22-26.

“Last year, this event was held in Saskatoon, the first time the event was hosted in North America, and it was a big success for the plantbased protein sector and larger agriculture value chain in the province,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“The demand for pulse crops is increasing, so the opportunities for growth here in Saskatchewan are huge, from crop science research to primary production to value-added process-

ing. Participating in this plant protein conference again this year will only help us as we work to reach the Growth Plan 2030 target to ‘process 50 per cent of the pulse crops Saskatchewan produces in the province.”

Organized by the Netherlands-based Bridge2Food, the Summit is an international event connecting business and research in the global value chain of the plant protein sector, including retailers, foods service professionals, food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and other service providers such as packaging, marketing and brand agencies.

Summit themes this year include the state of the pulse industry, research

and innovation in the value chain, and new ingredients and processing technologies, among other topics.

“I am extremely pleased to continue working with the Government of Saskatchewan by showcasing the infrastructure, investment and tax programs, business climate and well educated people,” Bridge2Food Founder and CEO Gerard Klein Essink said.

The Government of Saskatchewan has partnered with Bridge2Food on this event to highlight opportunities in Saskatchewan in valueadded agriculture, and to help advance economic growth in the province by attracting investment and increasing

trade. Protein Industries Canada is headquartered in Saskatchewan, and was established to position Canada as a leading global source of sustainable, high-quality plant protein and plantbased products, while substantially contributing to Canada’s economic growth and international trade.

Saskatchewan’s agrifood sector exports reached $12.9 billion in 2019, and food manufacturing sales have almost doubled from $2.4 billion in 2007 to $4.7 billion in 2019.

For more information on the Bridge2Food summit, please visit https://bridge2food.com/ webinars/virtual-plantbased-foods-proteinssummit-exhibition/.

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Families connected since homesteads taken

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer There is a line in a poem by Robert Frost about a good fence making good neighbours. It is a line that seems rather appropriate in the case of the Buckle and Harris families which live south of Yorkton.

The two families have been neighbours since before Saskatchewan was ... well before it was Saskatchewan.

“Garry (Harris) and I were working together taking out the fence line and we got to talking,” recounts Blaine Buckle.

The work was hard, as the fence line had become the dumping ground for stones over the years.

“But, 132 years ago what would it have been like?” questioned Buckle, which had the two friends thinking about what their families had faced when arriving in the area.

Both families trace their roots to England where they made the decision to emigrate to Canada.

The Harris’ and Buckles arrived in Woodstock, ON. around 1886, and got to know each other while there working to raise funds for a move farther west.

In the case of the Buckle family “They had to work there for two years to raise enough money to come out,” said Blaine.

Buckle said while it is not exactly known, they believe there may have been an agent of the York Farmers’ Colonization Company (Limited) in the Woodstock area, and that was the ‘hook’ that led both families to the local area.

As it turned out the James and Elizabeth Harris homestead was four miles south of the current city.

Thomas and Catherine Buckle family settled on a homestead 4.5 miles south.

James Henry Harris was born June 20, 1869 at Stoneleigh mid-Warwickshire, England.

“Stoneleigh is a historic village situated where the River Sowe joins the Avon River. Generations of the Harris family were farm laborers on the Sir Thomas Leigh Estate.

Sir Thomas Leigh was

Lord Mayor of London when Queen Elizabeth I was crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1558. The estate was originally Abbey lands of the Cistercian Monks in the middle of the 12th Century until it was suppressed by Henry VIII. The land was put up for sale and had three owners prior to Thomas Leigh An early threshing machine on the Harris farm. who was given the land by Sir Rowland Hill, August 15, 1892, three went into Lincolnshire a rich London merchant years after his residency to work in the blast furand alderman. Famous on the land. Eighteen naces to make money to visitors to the estate were questions were asked get to Canada. He worked William Shakespeare on the statement. Harry in Ontario to gain enough and Jane Austin,” relates answered all by stating: money to come fura 125-year history of lived on the land since ther west, and it was in Maple Grove Farm (the August 1889; he had a wife Ontario that Dick Buckle Harris Family) and two children; broke was born and another James arrived in and cultivated each year sister (now deceased),”

Thomas Buckle Woodstock at the age of 21, working there until 1888, when “he was enticed by the offer of 160 acres of free land by the Dominion Government for a $10,000 administration fee to settle the North West Territories, Provisional District of Assiniboia. In 1888, he travelled to Saltcoats by train, the end of the line at that time.”

For both Harris and Buckle the homesteads they claimed came with rules that had to be heeded to ensure full title.

“According to the Dominion Lands Act any male farmer who agreed to cultivate at least 40 acres of the land and build a permanent dwelling on it within three years qualified,” noted the Harris history. “ ... The Dominion Lands Act required Sworn Statement by the homesteader as well as Sworn Statements by two farmers who knew the farmer for at least two years before a patent (title) was issued for the land.

“The Sworn Statements were filed

and now had 45 acres cultivated, 20 head of cattle, two horses, six pigs, built a log cabin 16 feet x 22 feet, a log stable and a granary. Sworn before Thomas Ferguson, Local Agent of Dominion Lands for Touchwood District, Divisional District of Assiniboia, N.W.T. Tom Buckle and George Evans vouched for Harry by signing sworn statements.”

The book Ox-Trails to Highways takes up the Buckle story.

“Thomas Buckle was a Yorkshire man, and was apprenticed to a farmer to learn that ancient and honorable profession, but decided that he would rather go to Canada. This required money and Thomas being a married man at that time with two children, Martha and Harry, did not have enough. So he

notes the history.

“Finally in 1887, along with the Harris family, they arrived at Yorkton, and Thomas took a homestead, the S.E. quarter of 12-25-4. Building a log house, Tom settled the family in this two room home and away he went to find work. They had brought with them, two horses and one cow and no provision had been made to stable them.

While her husband was away, Mrs. Buckle was trying to manage things, there came a very severe storm, late in the spring, just as the cow was due to freshen.

“The milk for the family was a necessity as Mrs. Buckle saw it. She did not hesitate to bring the cow into the house, and so the fine calf that was delivered, might claim to be the only calf in the Yorkton area, to

Grandmother Catherine Buckle.

first see the light of day in a house.”

So it was that “South of York Lake, there came an English Pioneer, who brought with him the firm belief that the possession of a quarter section gave the owner undeniable right to fully protect all wildlife which was on it, as well as to keep even his neighbours from trespassing thereon,” detailed the book. “That such an attitude would be a source of strife to an active family as the Buckles, soon became apparent, when Mr. Goodacre would chase them from his land, con-

James Harris tending that the rabbits and the ducks thereon were his. Naturally, that was the place where the Buckle boys liked best to hunt. Once even, Tom, their father, was caught. He had shot some ducks on a Goodacre slough and had taken off his pants to wade after them. Suddenly this stickler for property rights appeared, and demanded that Buckle was trespassing. In order to play for time, Tom asked innocently “What does trespassing mean?”

Goodacre fell for the ruse, and began to give him a lecture on property rights, while Tom hurriedly was regaining the safety and sanctity of his trousers, still playing for time, Tom gave him a Yorkshire expression, which left Goodacre confused. And in turn asked what it meant. By this time Tom was dressed, so he quickly picked up the ducks, and informed the property owner that it meant, “He could go to hell.” And away Tom went with the ducks.”

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“It was later that summer that Tom Buckle, got the scare of his life, as he put it. He and Mr. Harris were digging a well, and Tom was the man who was doing the digging down below, when suddenly Harris let out a yell and disappeared,” goes the story.

“When Tom looked up to see what was the matter, he saw three Indians in full war regalia looking down at him. They motioned for him to come out, and they lowered the rope so he could.

“Pale and shaky, Tom clambered out. The he learned that it was not his scalp they wanted, but only to trade furs.

About this time Harris appeared with the old muzzle loader, and the white men were so glad that the Indians were on a peaceful mission, that they quickly had Mrs. Buckle make up a meal which they all shared.

“From that time, Kinnistino and Peepeetch and Tom Buckle were friends.

Every Christmas from that time till the year he died, Kinnistino would go into Yorkton for Mass, and then stop at the Buckles for breakfast. Before they ate, the Indian and his (mate), and Tom, would sit and solemnly smoke the pipe of peace.”

The history continues to be made, with Garry Harris and Blaine Buckle now in possession of the homestead quarters, both being the fourth in their families with title.

That both families still hold the land is surprising, now more than 130 years since the families arrived. Homesteads do stay in some families through the decades, but two on the same section has to be rare, if not outright unique in the province.

Blaine wondered at how often the families had likely worked together, again reflecting on the fence line and its stones.

“Every one of those stones, somebody touched at one time,” he said.

Whether it was the hands of a Harris or a Buckle of course is lost to the winds of time.

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Thinking about bad, slow electric cars It’s a good thing I don’t have any money or I might be at risk of buying some very stupid things.

Today’s very stupid thing is something referred to as a “lowspeed community electric vehicle.� This obsession was sparked by a series of articles by jalopnik.com’s Jason Torchinsky, detailing his purchase of the cheapest electric car in the world, made by Chinese manufacturer ChangLi and sold for under $1,000 before adding batteries and shipping. Even after batteries and shipping it’s still about $4,000.

Some would call the car a glorified golf cart but golf carts cost more money. They’re also slower, as regulations allow for a lower top speed for

a golf cart than they do a low-speed vehicle.

Of course, there’s the problem of whether you could actually drive one.

It isn’t particularly easy to find if you can actually register and drive one in Saskatchewan, possibly because nobody asked before. For sane people, all inquiries could be met by with a picture of the relative heft of the Toyota Rav4 they will be sharing the road with not even an average pickup truck - which would probably kill interest in the product.

Transport Canada, meanwhile, allows them to be driven but information also has many reminders that these vehicles have no real safety features. And honestly, they don’t, they’re

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Thinking I do with words... designed for urban use only and they can’t be driven faster than 50 km/h. They also performed a crash test, which had a very detailed transcript which I can condense down to two words: don’t crash.

What I’m saying is that they’re very stupid things.

Not only that, they’re very stupid things that make no economic sense.

Even at $4,000 for a brand new car-adjacent transportation device, you need to remember you can get an actual car for $4,000.

But these are electric, so you’ve got an environmentally friendly alternative to an older, emissions spewing car, right?

While buying a used electric car is relatively complicated because this was never the main

market for any of them, they are getting lower prices every day - a used Mitsubishi i-MiEV meets Transport Canada safety standards to be a real car, and used examples are already below $10,000, though typically on sale in markets like Quebec and Ontario.

That’s over twice as much money, sure, but it’s also over twice as much car, which is a remarkable statement for what is a fairly tiny car.

So why do I even want one?

Because every time I see the ad for Alibaba, the marketplace where they’re all sold from factories in China, they make me laugh. They look like tiny Ford F150s and Jeeps, they have weird graphics on the

side that I’m pretty sure the manufacturers aren’t allowed to use due to trademark law. They’re hilarious approximations of what cars are.

They do have features like back up cameras and actual stereos - but the most important thing is they’re straight up funny.

But how much are you willing to spend on a joke? I don’t think I’ll ever have enough money to spend $4,000 on something that I just find funny, even if driving it around town would be hilarious. And that’s why I’ll never have one. But I encourage everyone to look them up, to see these weird, cheap ways of going from place to place, often with the wrong number of wheels, and laugh.

Jasper’s oldest resident celebrates 107th birthday; was born in Theodore

By Joanne McQuarrie - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasper Fitzhugh Jasper’s oldest resident, Verne Rhoda Clarridge, celebrated her 107th birthday on June 19.

Verne’s daughter, Coni Bowen, brought her mom to her home where Verne enjoyed one of her favorite meals, Kentucky fried chicken, and a butter tart with a candle in it for dessert.

Earlier, Verne had a birthday cake at her residence, Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge. “She’s the original Energizer Bunny,�

Bowen said. “She’s pretty healthy, she’s pretty happy.�

Verne (maiden name Cheropita) was born in Theodore, Saskatchewan in 1913, the oldest of 12 children. She moved to Ontario in the early 1940s and had two jobs in Hamilton, one at a hardware store and another at the lunch counter at

Woolworth. That’s where she met husband-to-be Gladwyn Clarridge, who was in the army at the time. “He was six feet tall and handsome, she was 4’11’ and cute,� Bowen chuckled about her parents.

They got married in 1944, then Gladwyn returned to work in the army.

When the war was over, Verne and Gladwyn settled in Hamilton where they lived for a while before moving to

Burlington, ON. The two girls, Coni and her sister, Judi Verrier, were born and the family lived there for many years.

Gladwyn passed away in 1990 when he was 74.

Bowen convinced her mom to move to Jasper in 1996, where she and husband D.J. and their son Max lived. They had a place waiting for her to move into - a duplex they owned that’s kitty corner to the post office and across from a school that Max attended.

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Jesus is the answer for the world today

Through my work as a writer and my job as assistant to a Member of Parliament, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know people vastly unlike myself. Some come from places I’ve never visited. Most have different backgrounds and experiences. Many have different faiths and different perspectives on life. None of us look alike.

No matter our differences, I’ve learned we have more similarities, especially this: God created every human being in his image. Equally loved, and intrinsically valued.

The lady left her house to pick up something essential. Water.

She chose a time when few others would be out, no doubt hoping to avoid people she knew scorned her for who she was and how she lived. And there, beside the well, she met a man.

She knew he’d find her

inferior. He came from a region that despised hers. She was a woman in a rabidly patriarchal society, and a fallen woman at that. Married and divorced five times, currently living with a sixth man.

Truth be told, she despised herself more than anyone; felt worth less than the sand beneath her feet.

Suitable only for serving and meeting men’s physical needs.

Bracing herself for slurs and lewd glances, she ignored the fellow; acted indifferent and began filling her water jugs. But he seemed to see through her and engaged her in conversation. As they talked, a pinprick of light burst through her hurt and cynicism.

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Unburdened from years of guilt and blame, she became a beacon, pointing others to the Messiah.

Transformed. Many people who meet Jesus still describe their

encounter that way. He was, is, after all, the Messiah. Saviour. Light and Hope of the world.

And as her Creator God, in flesh, Jesus saw the Samaritan woman as a beloved, priceless daughter.

Three times in scripture, Jesus indicated he

found something worthy in Samaria, a hotbed of racial discrimination.

The story of the Good Samaritan reminded prejudiced listeners that good can dwell in even those we despise, and when he spoke of sharing the gospel with the world, he specifically named Samaria.

Sadly, historically and presently, many who call themselves Christians don’t have Christ’s view of others. Accepting people different than us?

Making room for them?

Refusing preferential treatment based on cherished biases? Those things are difficult. They make us uncomfortable.

I’ve fought prejudicial attitudes in myself.

Long-held, inherited cultural perceptions are immensely difficult to change. Lord, I’ve prayed often, shine a light on my heart and show me the areas that need reexamining. Because following Christ means adopting his view of the world, a view that, as the Samaritan woman experienced, still transforms individuals and communities from the inside out.

The message of Christianity remains both relevant and essential. In a racially charged social climate Jesus Christ is still the answer.

she lived in,� Bowen said. “Sometimes Max would come with me. “I usually see her everyday in the courtyard, or through the window. It’s good for her to see somebody. “She’s happy, she likes looking out the window.

She watches TV, she still reads the newspaper.�

Verne also makes sure she’s wearing nail polish and lipstick. “She has to wear both of those every day,�

Bowen said.

Another one of Verne’s daily routines is to have a rum and coke every day at happy hour - at 4 p.m., something, Bowen noted, she’s been doing “forever�.

With her sharp mind, “You can still have a conversation with her,�

Bowen continued. “She

remembers lots and still has a sense of humour.

She’ll say, “I may not remember what I had for lunch, but I know when it’s time for happy hour.’’ In addition to the care she gets at the lodge, Verne has great support from her family in town. As well as Bowen and D.J., Max and Sarah, there is Judi’s daughter, Natalie and her daughter Chloe. Judi’s daughter Chantal and her daughter Remi live in Ontario.

About her mom’s longevity, Bowen said, “I think she has the luck of the draw.�

Genetics may be in her favour too, considering that Verne’s brother Alex is still around - at age 105, as well as their two youngest siblings, who are in their 80s. — Submitted

THEODORE Continued from Page A11 “Max would come for lunch sometimes, visit her after school,� Bowen said. “They’re very close.�

Verne lived on her own until she was about 91, and then moved in with Bowen and D.J. for about a year and a half, then in long term care at the hospital. When the lodge opened its doors in 2008,

Verne was one of the first residents.

Verne gets “an amazing level of care� where she lives, Bowen said. “A lot of that contributes to why she is still here today.�

Socializing changed when COVID-19 hit, but Bowen did whatever was allowed to visit her mom. “I waved at her through the window, or talked through the screen if it was open,� she said. “Then we were allowed to visit her outside in a courtyard (after first having her temperature taken, and wearing a mask).

At the beginning of June, Bowen was given permission to take her mom for a walk in her wheelchair. “She loved it, she loved going by the house

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“After slowly and carefully opening the parks in May and campgrounds in June, we are excited to offer more campsite availability,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “This has been a methodical re-opening and every step along the way has allowed us to implement enhanced cleaning and new operational procedures to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors.”

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The story of a near forgotten baseball star If you are a baseball fan in Canada you will be aware that Canadian players making the major leagues are rather a scant few.

The number worthy of the label ‘star’ are fewer still.

So when a book comes out on a Canadian who excelled at the top level of the game it is worthy of some interest.

Such was the case with the release of ‘George “Mooney” Gibson: Canadian Catcher for the Deadball Era Pirates’ by Richard C. Armstrong, and Martin Healy Jr. Who is George Gibson you might ask, I know his name was not one I was familiar with, and I do tend to dig around at times looking at Canucks who have played in the majors?

Well, of course that was why a book was needed, to shed some light on a player from this country who in his era was held in high regard as a catcher.

I n t e r e s t i n g l y, this rather deeply researched book was a first for the two authors.

“The idea (for the book) was born out of wanting to read a biography about George Gibson, but none existed,” offered Armstrong in an email.

“Around May of 2016, Marty emailed me (Richard) and asked if I thought there was enough content to write a book. I felt there was, we agreed to collabor-

ate on writing a book, and immediately started doing research.”

It became apparent rather quickly there was a story to be told.

“George was an important figure in the Canadian baseball landscape between 1905 and 1934,” said Armstrong. “He starred in the World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1909, helping them defeat the Detroit Tigers in seven games.

“He went on to coach, scout and manage for many years as well.”

Back home Gibson’s career has been marked by the sport.

“He (Gibson) was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1958, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987 and the London Sports Hall of Fame in 2002,” said Armstrong.

In 1950 he was named the Canadian Baseball Player of the first half century.

“He is held in high regard in Southern Ontario, especially London and the surrounding areas, as that is where he was born, raised, and spent many off-seasons. He returned to the London area when his professional baseball career was over,” continued Armstrong.

“We just felt that people would love to hear the story of a mostly forgotten Canadian baseball legend.”

Not surprisingly the authors are also from

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“However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that for eight months during university in 2002, I lived in Prince Albert, and it was an excellent experience,” he noted.

Healy was born and raised in Hamilton living there all of his life.

With neither man having a background as writers, the book quickly became a challenge.

“We had no idea how much work writing a book is or was,” said Armstrong.

“We just set out to gather as much information as we could find, and then tried to assemble it in a meaningful way.

“We spent hours and hours at many different libraries, searching through microfilm from newspapers as far back as 1896.

“We read dozens of books, and collected over 5,000 different articles.”

Modern technology did help is gathering materials from a century earlier, or at least

is sharing it with each other.

“Google Drive was a huge help for us, as we don’t live in the same city, but were able to use it to collaborate quite well,” said Armstrong.

“Newspapers.com was a very helpful tool as it gave us access to many US newspapers over the Internet.”

And those with an interest in history were willing to pitch in.

“We were also really impressed with how helpful historical societies, Halls of Fame, libraries and museums were,” said Armstrong.

“Many people went out of their way to help us find answers, research materials, old photos, etc.”

The challenge became the time a project of the scope the book took required.

“It was easy to want to do research and write, but life can get busy, and finding time wasn’t always easy,” said Armstrong.

“Being new to this, learning the process to do the research -- how to find and access materials, for example -- was tough.

“With help from many librarians we did figure it out, though, and it became fun instead of intimidating.”

Certainly as a reader I can confirm the detail in the book. As a longtime newspaper man I appreciated the direct clips from old editions, the wording far more flowery than sports writer of the current era.

That said, I will add that for some the detail might become a bit redundant too.

This is a book chronicling a career, gathering together material into one story, or one player of note, but it might be almost too scholarly for some based on the detail.

One source of the detail comes from a previous effort.

“Luckily, we were able to get access to Lawrence Ritter’s tapes from when he interviewed George Gibson for his book, ‘The Glory of Their Times’,” said Armstrong.

“Those interviews were conducted in 1963 and 1965, and though George didn’t remember every detail perfectly, we were able to use the tapes to direct our research and corroborate much of what Gibson said through period newspaper accounts.

“We were also very fortunate to make contact with a number of George Gibson’s relatives, and relay their stories and memories, as well as get access to

many family photos that you will also find in the book.”

“Between the two of us we put thousands of hours into curating this story, hoping to deliver something that would serve as a fitting tribute to Gibson,” said Armstrong.

“We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we hope that his family is happy with what we’ve produced. We want baseball fans who knew of Gibson to enjoy reading about him, and for folks that are just finding out about Gibson to enjoy learning his story too.”

As a history of a man, they have aced the book.

Readers will get a real feeling for Gibson on the field.

Armstrong said they recognize their audience will primarily be sports fans.

“If you’re a fan of baseball, baseball history, Canadian athletes or Canadian historical figures in general, we believe that you would enjoy reading this book,” he said.

And more may be coming from the duo.

“About two-thirds of the way through our Gibson book we already started talking about writing another book,” said Armstrong.

“We both find the deadball era (19001920) very interesting to research, and there are many other Canadians who played during this time, whose stories have yet to be told.”

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YAGELNESKY - Jean - Jean Yagelnesky, beloved wife of Bert Yagelnesky of Yorkton and formerly of the Stenen District, SK, passed away at Jowsey House, Yorkton & District Nursing Home on June 19, 2020, at the age of 82 years. Jean was born on September 5, 1937, in New York, New York, USA, to Peter and Anna (Balabun) Scheschuk. At the age of two, with her mom, dad and older brother, Stanley, they arrived in Canada and settled north of Danbury, SK. Jean attended Swan Bluff School up to grade eight, followed by Sturgis Composite High School where she completed her grade eleven education. Jean and Bert Yagelnesky were married on November 13, 1954. They settled on the Yagelnesky homestead, north of Stenen, SK, where they raised their two children, Larry and Lavern. During the early farming years, they focused on grain and livestock. In the later years, they concentrated more on grain farming. Jean and Bert took great pride in maintaining a beautiful yard, manicured lawn, trees and flower gardens. Jean enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. Together, Jean and Bert enjoyed camping and fishing with friends. They retired from farming in 2000 and moved to Yorkton in 2002. While in Yorkton, they frequented coffee row where they met new friends. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Anna; son, Larry; and brothers, Stanley (Helen) and Ludvick. Left to mourn Jean are her husband, Bert; son, Lavern; and brother, Harry (Pauline); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour, a Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, from the Chapel of Lesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Rev. Miles Russell of the Grace United Church, Sturgis, SK, officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery.

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BARBER - Sharon Alice Barber.

On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Sharon Alice Barber (nee Willis), age 80, passed away at the Jowsey House Nursing Home in Yorkton, SK. Sharon was born on Wednesday, September 20, 1939 at the Yorkton Regional Hospital. She was the oldest of three children born to Charles and Alice Willis.

Sharon spent most of her childhood in Willowbrook where she attended Silver Willow School from grades 1 to 9. She then attended Springside School for grades 10 and 11. While in Grade 11, she started working part-time with SaskTel as a telephone operator.

She was later recruited to full-time with SaskTel, resulting in her moving to reside in Yorkton. Sharon met her soulmate, Arthur James (Jim) Barber from Springside through mutual friends and they got married in 1958. In 1960, Sharon gave birth to her son Nelson, and daughter Lori in 1962. In the early 60s, Sharon and her family settled into the family farm in Springside. While helping Jim with farming, Sharon also worked outside of the home with SaskTel. In the 1970s employees from SaskTel when on strike and as Sharon was not able to continue working with Sask-Tel, she sought employment with the Nursing Home in Yorkton where she worked for 7 years. In 1977, Sharon went back to work with SaskTel until she retired in 1997. Sharon enjoyed the outdoors, doing yardwork and tending to her garden. The fruits of her labor from her garden were canned and shared with family and friends. Sharon was known for her delicious baking, and her home was always open to friends and family to partake in her treats. Sharon grew up with a love for music and dancing as her parents and siblings played various instruments such as violin, keyboard, accordion and guitar. Sharon and Jim really enjoyed their time doing Scottish Country dancing and golfing with friends. Sharon is predeceased by her husband: Arthur James (Jim) Barber; parents: Charles and Alice Willis; parents-in-law: Jack and Ina Barber; brother: Terry Willis; son-in-law: Mark Kardynal; brothers-in-law: Ed Skene, Percy Jorgenson and Bill Bucsis; and sister-in-law: Flo Guba. Sharon is survived by her son: Nelson Barber (Anne Marie); daughter: Lori Kardynal; grandchildren: Sharisse McNab (Alex), Rebecca Lavender (Mitch), Jessica Gillespie (Andrew); Graham Kardynal (Rachelle), and Melanie Kardynal (Jason Sather); great-grandchildren: Talon & Gage McNab; Hawkin Lavender; Kane Gillespie; Alyah, Ethan & Elise Kardynal; Zaidon and Emily Sather; brother: Wayne Willis (Barb); sisters-in-law: Lorrey-Gale Nerland (Norm), Nellie Bucsis, Dorothy Skene, Pat Jorgenson; brother-inlaw: Ed Guba and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service was held on Saturday June 27, 2020 from the chapel of Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home and Crematorium with Rev. Deborah Smith officiating. Interment took place in the Springside Town Cemetery. Memorial donations in Sharonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic.

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SULLY - Marvel Vivian Sully 1939 - 2020 With sadness, the family of Marvel Sully announces her passing at Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow, SK. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 80. Marvelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory will be forever cherished by her sons: Dan (Susan) Sully of Saskatoon, SK., Arnie (Carla) Sully of Humboldt, SK., Gord Sully of Costa Rica, Doug (Kim) Sully of Oxbow, SK. and Clint Sully of Yorkton, SK.; as well as her 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her siblings: Doreen Sully, Joy Krenz, Ray (Joyce) Elliott, Ken (Linda) Elliott, Lawrence Elliott, Jim Elliott; sister-inlaw Eileen Elliott and brothers-inlaw: Merv Gunderson and Roy Hansen. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce Sully; granddaughter Jessica Joyce Sully; brothers: Ron (Kay) Elliott and Allan Elliott; sisters: Norma Gunderson and Donna Hansen; brothersin-law: Bill Sully and Bob Krenz. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Yorkton City Cemetery with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. Those wishing to make donations in Marvelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may do so directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK., S4P 2R3, or online at cancer.ca. Dustin Hall with Hall Funeral Services in Estevan cared for the Sully family in cooperation with Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral & Cremation Services in Yorkton. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.hallfuneralservices.ca.

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Cars 1993 Ford Crown Vic. Very nice condition, two owners, 153,000kms.

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2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible.

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Purebred Livestock QUIET, TOP quality purebred Red and Black Angus 2 year old and yearling bulls for sale. Replacement heifers also available. Contact Spruce Acres 306-272-3997 in Foam Lake.

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STANDING ORGANIC Hay For Sale. Brome, alfalfa, timothy, sainfoin, orchard grass. New Field. 60 acres. To be cut early July and bales removed right after baling.

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MORRIS 21ft. deep tiller with hydraulic wing lift $1,100; Morris rodweeder multiplex B3-30 $700; Hopper box $1,200. Phone 306563-6303 Canora.

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Horticulture Society taking summer off

Happy Canada Day! We are so blessed to live in this beautiful country; take a moment today for a prayer of thanksgiving that we can call Canada home.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is now taking the summer off because this is when we all work in our gardens! We usually would get together in August at our Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show, but this has been cancelled for 2020. Still, we are trying to stay in touch with you all by getting together right here each week, and also on our website, www.yorktonhort.ca Visit us and be part of something new! Keep reading!

Do you have an unusual plant? Take a photo and submit it to our website for our new feature “Mystery Plants”.

Be sure to include the name of the plant, if known, and tell us a little about it. We’ll post the photo and ask viewers to guess what it is. Then after a couple weeks, we’ll reveal the name.

Or, if you have a plant and don’t know what it is, maybe someone can identify it. We’ll all learn together! Please send in photos to yorktonhort@ yahoo.com Gardeners are a hardy lot, indomitable and looking forward, no matter what! The Canada Blooms Festival in Toronto is a showcase of garden ideas and design, and while it was cancelled for this year, many completed show gardens were done, judged, and can be viewed online at https://canadablooms. com Log on and enjoy seeing some amazing gardens, as well as breath-

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Gardener’s Notebook taking floral design.

And if you visit www. canada.ca, you will find an abundance of ideas to celebrate Canada Day, including making a small time capsule; this idea captivated me, thinking it would be fun for us gardeners, if we made a list of what we planted in this very unusual and historic year, put the list in a waterproof container, and buried it in some quiet corner of our gardens!

Thinking about

flowers and Canada, I wanted to review the provincial and territorial flowers of our beautiful country. Do you remember them all? Let’s make a cup of tea, and go over them together before we head back outside to our gardens.

Okay, here we go.

Let’s start on the West coast. British Columbia: Pacific Dogwood, chosen as the provincial flower in 1956. Alberta: prickly wild rose, chosen in 1930. Saskatchewan: the

Western red lily, chosen in 1941. Manitoba: the prairie crocus, chosen in 1906. Ontario: the white trillium, chosen in 1937.

Quebec: the Harlequin blue flag (iris) chosen in 1999. New Brunswick: the marsh blue violet, chosen in 1936. Newfoundland and Labrador: the pitcher plant, chosen in 1954. Prince Edward Island: the pink lady slipper, chosen in 1965.

Nova Scotia: the trailing arbutus, chosen in 1901.

Northwest Territories: mountain avens, chosen in 1957.

Nunavut: purple saxifrage, chosen in 2000.

And the Yukon: fireweed, chosen in 1957.

Each plant a unique part of Canada’s horticultural landscape.

Luckily for us, our gardens don’t know anything about COVID-19.

They’re out there, doing

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Early in the Spring as we were preparing for the Clean Sweep program to start we realized the cart was in need of repair. Clean Sweep has been going for about 6 years and our SIGN workers start at the Casino and go all the way down the district to highway #9. They clean up the sidewalks and place the recycle and garbage in the proper containers.

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With the help of our local shop Peebles, James Jakubiec and his staff as well as Doug Hull our Vice Chair we were able to come up with a great design and decided to do two carts.

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Our cheque presentation for the $10,000 took place on June 25th at the SIGN building where we also presented them with two new carts. They are sturdy and will last a long time and also will allow for two carts to move down the district and employ more persons.

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Let’s pray for health for all, a gentle rain, a careful return to “normal”, and today, a prayer of thankfulness for our beautiful Canada. God keep our land, safe and healthy. Happy Canada Day!

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