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Concert in the sun It has been a difficult year for residents and staff at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but there are now more opportunities for recreation. That includes outdoor concerts, with Peter Frank visiting the nursing home for an outdoor concert, giving residents the chance to hear some live music and have fun with an upbeat selection of songs. Staff Photo by Devin Wilger
Park Ambassadors highlight fun in Yorkton By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The City of Yorkton wants to get people out and using the parks throughout the city. The Park Ambassador program is a new program aimed at getting people
out and activ. Julia Schofer with the City of Yorkton Parks and Recreation department said that this is a new program, an online virtual summer program. The goal is to have activities that people can do safely either at home or
in the parks throughout the summer, as well as pop-up events that can teach people how to do different things in Yorkton. This past week, the lesson at the new play structure at Tupper Park was Geocaching. There
Province investing in irrigation project By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Regina – Carrots, beets, lettuce, corn, cabbage, cucumbers and, yes, potatoes – all of these could soon be produced in large scale within Saskatchewan over the next decade. It’s the promise of high-value crops, and the value-added processing that goes with it, that the Government of Saskatchewan is aiming for in its announcement on July 2 of a $4 billion, 10-year expansion of the province’s irrigation network centred on Lake Diefenbaker. If fully built out, the actual capital costs would be much higher than that, as that cost does not include the “last mile,” the actual irrigation equipment farmers need to put in their fields like pivots, pumps and electrical hookups required to get the water from the irrigation canals onto the actual crops. Nor would it include the capital equipment cost for farmers growing new, specialty
are numerous geocaches throughout Yorkton. Schofer describes it as a digital treasure hunt, where hunters put in GPS coordinates to find the different caches in the area. Tourism Yorkton has the list of geocaches in Yorkton.
When you find it, you open it up, write your name, and then you can take an item and leave an item of your own behind. “There are some families that I know that have geocached in Alberta and left a Saskatchewan
memento behind, and took something from Alberta to place in Saskatchewan.” The goal behind the pop-up event is to get people more comfortable with geocaching. “The easiest way is to
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crops. Premier Scott Moe and Legislative Secretary Lyle Stewart (a former agriculture minister) made the announcement in Regina on the second last day of the spring legislative session. With a fall election scheduled on Oct. 26, this big announcement will likely form a major plank in the Saskatchewan Party’s re-election platform. Moe called it the “first steps in a generational project that will impact our Saskatchewan agricultural sector and the entire province for the next century. This project will fulfill the vision of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to ensure the prosperity of Saskatchewan people.” He went on, “Agriculture continues to be the backbone of our economy and in no time is that more evident than this year. As we address the COVID19, our producers have made tremendous progress in diversifying the crop
When Jason Agecoutay and his nephew headed to Crooked Lake June 28, they were hoping to catch some fish. But, it’s unlikely they were thinking it would end up a record-setting day. But, that is just what it ended up being. Using pickerel rigs and worms Agecoutay cast out at Indian Point, a cast of maybe 30-35-feet off the south side of the point. Within five-minutes of the cast, he got a hit. Agecoutay set the
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Jason Agecoutay and his record carp.
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PARK Continued from Page A1 learn from someone who has done it before, knows how it works, how to get the application and then how to use the app properly, to have a valuable experience. Next week is lawn games, happening at Ukrainian Pioneer Park on Thursday, July 9. Schofer said that with the new developments at Ukrainian Pioneer Park, including a new spray park, it’s a great opportunity to show off the new space. “It’s a very friendly environment for all demographics to enjoy.” The program is going to different parks across Yorkton. The goal is to show the different amenities on offer in Yorkton, from spray parks to walking trails, from play structures to sports facilities. “It is important because each park has something different to offer for a wide variety of ages in the community,” said Schofer. The programs are imple-
mented by two ambassadors, Bryant Jones and Trista Kennett. “I think it’s a good way to take advantage of social distancing, and still see how you can connect to the community through unique ways,” said Kennett. Jones adds that they want to give kids opportunities to try new things both at home and in area parks, especially in 2020 when recreation opportunities are limited due to COVID-19. “Just make their summer more enjoyable.” Taking part could have a reward as well, as participating in activities or pop-up park programs will enter people into the draw. Enter before Aug. 20, as the draw is on Aug. 21. To take part, follow Yorkton Parks and Recreation on Facebook or email summer@ yorkton.ca. Also visit the parks ambassadors when they’re out in the parks throughout the community.
Bryant Jones and Trista Kennett.
IRRIGATION Continued from Page A1 production that they are producing and attracting more value-added processing into the crop increase irrigation opportunities to force his work. And in turn, increase on farm profitability, increase our value added processing opportunities as well as attract business there is a direct benefit to our local economies.” After Gardiner Dam was completed in 1967, the initial phase of irrigation projects were completed by 1972, but not much has happened since then. The new proposed project would more than double the amount of irrigated land in Saskatchewan, adding up to 500,000 acres under irrigation. The July 2 announcement allo-
cated $22.5 million for preliminary engineering and initial construction. The first phase of the project is estimated to come it at $500 million and would rehabilitate and expand the Westside irrigation canal system. The idea would be to get this nearly complete system up-and-running in short order, bringing 80,000 acres in the area under irrigation. Stewart called it “shovel-ready.” Phases 2 and 3 are expected to cost up to $3.5 billion, not counting the costs to the individual farmers connecting to the system and setting up their own irrigation equipment. It is expected to create 2,500 jobs for the duration of the project. West of Outlook in 1999, that unused, uncompleted canal was bone-dry, with a four-inch
thick tree growing in the middle of it. Phase 2 will see the further expansion and buildout of the Westside Irrigation Project, adding an additional 260,000 acres of irrigable land. Once fully built and developed, the project will eventually see land made available for irrigation near Macrorie, Milden, Zealandia, and as far north as Delisle and Asquith. Phase 3 will see the buildout of the Qu’Appelle South Irrigation Project, adding an estimated 120,000 acres of irrigable land. Starting at Lake Diefenbaker and going south, the project would run near the communities of Tugaske, Eyebrow, down to Marquis and into Buffalo Pound Lake. “It would provide the Moose Jaw-Regina corridor
and southern Saskatchewan with a secure source of water for the next century and act as a catalyst for significant industrial expansion in the years to come,” Moe noted. Moe said that in recent years, a major food processor had looked at setting up in Saskatchewan, but chose not to do so as there was insufficient irrigated land available to contract. While there was no announcement of federal funding, Moe said, “The federal government is keenly interested in participating this project. I believe they ran on it, to some degree, in the last federal election.” Stewart said, “Yes, the farmer pays for the connection and getting the irrigation equipment, the pivots, the
electrical hookups, things of that nature.” He didn’t know what the costs would be for the farmers to hook up, but, “It will be substantial for individual producers.” He noted the Ministry of Agriculture has a program that helps with that as well as “irrigation experts that can advise producers on virtually all aspects of irrigated production for those who are not experienced in it. He felt producers would take advantage of the opportunity, and “I know that lending institutions are very keen to lend money for irrigation expansion because they recognize that it is substantial increase in production and profitability follows along with that.”
New service for Deafblind people in Sask By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Life is set to be easier for deafblind people in Saskatchewan. A new service will soon be on offer in the province by the CNIB, marking the first time it has been offered outside of Ontario. The Government of Saskatchewan is now going to fund Deafblind Community Intervenor Services in the province. Sherry Grabowski, executive director of the CNIB, explained that having the service offered in Saskatchewan is a significant advance to fill a gap in service the acquired deafblind population across Canada. “This is pretty significant in the history of our organization, that we’re
now offering services outside of Ontario, and the Saskatchewan government has been the first province to step forward and fill this gap.” But what are Intervenor Services? Grabowski explained it as a way to help Deafblind people continue to participate in their community after vision and hearing loss. They have a sighted guide that helps them through appointments, recreation and regular needs like grocery shopping. The guides communicate to explain their surroundings, as well as providing transportation. Grabowski uses the example of grocery shopping and going to medical appointments. “We would pick up the
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Deafblind person at their home. We would be going to the grocery store, giving a visual of how the grocery store is set up. We would be assisting the individual with their grocery list, so if they were looking for the butter, we would be assisting to find the butter, we would explain the different types of butter, and they would choose their butter, they would
make the payment, and they would carry their groceries to the car, just like you and I would. Then we would proceed to a medical appointment where we would go into the doctor’s office, we would describe the waiting room to the individual, and then we would go into the doctor’s appointment with that Deafblind person and we would provide
that communication between the doctor and their patient.” Grabowski said that the service is critical, and there are already a potential 151 clients in the CNIB database. She said that there are 1-2 per cent of the Canadian population who have significant hearing and vision loss. This will be the first year of the service, and
funding will be provided for a single intervenor, who will help clients 3-6 hours per week. Grabowski said they will start off small, with 4-6 clients, but as the service expands, they hope to be able to expand the service and hire more intervenors. For more information on the service, call the Regina office at 306-5252571.
is what he immediately thought but once he saw the side of the fish, he knew he caught a carp. He had his nephew Christopher run over with a tote and scoop up the carp in order to land the fish. Agecoutay had won battle. What he had caught was not just a carp, but a monster carp. The Saskatchewan confirmed carp record
was 26.96 lbs with Rod & Reel. The fish Agecoutay landed has now taken the crown at 29.58-pounds. The carp was landed on 20-pound test line. Of interest, the current world carp record is 112-pounds. Agecoutay resides in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and is eyeing to best this catch with an even bigger one.
CARP Continued from Page A1 hook in and the fight began. After five-minutes of battling the handle on his reel broke off. Agecoutay couldn’t believe it. He improvised and grabbed the reel to stop it from spinning as the fish was making a run. Agecoutay started walking backwards in order
to land the fish and walk forward slowly twisting the reel than walking backwards again. This was the processes used to get the fish closer to shore. Agecoutay could now see the back fin of the fish and tail but still wasn’t 100 per cent sure exactly what it was; he hoped for a monster Walleye which
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Reflecting on fairs past In a normal year, the Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair would have been this past weekend, deligthing people young and old with a wide range of rides, fun activities and different events. Enjoy our dip into the archives, from 1950 to 2019, as we look back on different fairs from the past.
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Politics As the short 14-day spring sitting was drawing to a close NDP Opposition leader Ryan Meili penned a letter to Premier Scott Moe with an usual demand. Meili asked Moe to resume the legislature in September to present: “The standard budget projections for years two, three and four, including this government’s plan for spending and revenue in that period,” and; “An allocation of the $200 million contingency fund.” The request quickly drew derision from the Saskatchewan Party benches, with Moe decrying that Meili was asking for a “do-over” or a “mulligan” for what has largely been perceived as a poor performance by Meili and his small NDP caucus. Meili didn’t have a great sitting but his call wasn’t completely without merit. The Opposition leader was right that the $20-million contingency fund – the answer to most any spending shortfall question since MLAs returned to the Legislature on June 15th – would be easily and quickly exhausted. Meili is also right that a 14-day sitting is not nearly enough time to properly scrutinize the $16 billion in provincial spending that exceeds revenue by $2.4 billion. If the Sask. Party is arguing that Meili and the NDP are asking for a do-over, it certainly can argued that biggest annual deficit in Saskatchewan history is one we should do over. It’s also true that Meili and the NDP – and arguably more important, we taxpayers – didn’t get a lot of information in the 2020-21 that we got in the 2019-20 budget. That would include revenue, expense, and surplus/deficit projections for the next three years that the Saskatchewan government has – at least in recent decades – included in the annual budget presentation. Not only were these critical numbers missing, but estimates GDP growth, future commodity prices for things like oil, job growth, retail sales and even debt were limited to just one more year. But while it’s pretty easy for any opposition as some nerfarious attempt by government to deceive the voting public prior to the election, here’s a couple other things to keep in mind. In the last NDP government budget in 2007, the government somehow forgot to include most these very same three- and four-year projections for their last pre- election year budgets. It’s also worth noting the then Sask. Party opposition screamed bloody murder about this at the time, as well. One big difference, however, is the then-NDP government in 2007 didn’t have to rewrite a budget in three months. This is precisely what happened when Finance Minister Donna Harpauer scheduled a full budget presentation for March 18, but discovered she couldn’t credibly do so with COVID-19 hammering the planet at time. One can rightly criticize the content of the Harpauer’s June 15 spending for not abandoning the Sask. Party government’s spending plans unveiled on March 18. Under the circumstances of a worldwide recession, one would think Harpauer should have spent the last three months adjusting her spending. But that hasn’t been the major criticism from Meili and other New Democrats, who have more been critical of the Sask. Party government for not spending enough. Finally, let’s get a little realistic about those long-term numbers New Democrats now tell us are so vital. No government – neither their governments nor the Sask. Party government – ever came close to hitting them anyway. They are of value in that they somewhat hold government to account. But they aren’t legally binding. So why bother with telling you about this silly political debate? Well, it’s a pretty good illustration of how silly this entire sitting was and how neither the NDP nor the Sask. Party should have much to celebrate when it comes to their performance. Sadly, what we just witnessed from both sides won’t much help voters with the choice they will have make on Oct. 26. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.
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The spring session of the Saskatchewan Legislature has come to an end. History is likely to look back on the session as one which will best be remembered as the post-COVID affair, although that is of course not strictly true. We appear to have some control of the pandemic in Saskatchewan at this point, but with every step taken back to the previous normal comes an increased risk of complacency by the general population and that means COVID-19 cases can flare up overnight. However, the session was very much about the pandemic, offering up a budget that focused on a response to COVID-19, and was in the red with the culprit clearly being the disease from a Saskatchewan Party perspective, a position hard to argue with even if you might be among those who have questioned this government’s ability to accurately get revenues right in budgets. But, the session is history now, and while July and August will hold our attention for a while, even without summer fairs and ribfests and Threshermen’s Shows to attend, we are now clearly on the path to the next provincial election. NDP Leader Ryan Meili took the end of session to launch an initial volley if you will in the upcoming election battle when he suggested it was “the last day of a session that the premier didn’t want to happen. His big plan was to take us through the summer to an election with no scrutiny on his future
plans, no plan to introduce a budget. And it was only because of public pressure that he finally agreed to do that. And we could see more as we saw the budget why it was that you didn’t want people to be looking at this. “The budget itself, (a) very unambitious document, really missed the opportunity to make important investments in areas like long term care, childcare, and broader investments in people that will help grow our economy and failure to commit to a Sask-first approach to procurement to make sure that when we’re building public projects, we’re building them with Saskatchewan companies and Saskatchewan workers.” And so the battle has begun. Over the coming weeks the rhetoric of politics will run fast and furious as is always the cases in a province where people still generally take the freedom to vote as a responsibility and therefore still care enough to be part of the process. That is a good thing. This time around the choice will come down to whether the Saskatchewan Party is a bit ‘long-in-the-tooth’ as they say, a government whose best ideas have been used up, or whether they have at least one more term in them. Meili of course thinks the government has run its best race and is fading. The question is whether he and his NDP can offer up an alternative that gets far more voters thinking the same way than was the case in the last election, and that is something we will have to wait to find out.
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SveinCo Developments receives grant Yorkton business SveinCo Developments was among 62-recipients of a $10,000 grant from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund, announced Monday. Marty Sveinbjornson, Owner of SveinCo Developments said his company is extremely honoured to be a recipient of the CBRN Small Business grant made pos-
sible through the generosity of Salesforce. “As we all face our own unique challenges during this time, it is humbling to know that we have the continuing encouragement and support from the Canadian Business Resilience Network and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce,” he said. “As we prepare, adapt and persevere through our changing world and economies, our local business communities
and the country as a whole will come out of this more resilient and stronger than ever.” Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce was pleased that SveinCo Developments was selected as a recipient of the grant. “The Chamber provides information about programs such as this to its members and it is so gratifying to learn that a
History Corner The Crescent Creamery situated at 25 Laurier Avenue
The first creamery in Yorkton was established by shareholders in 1891, closing a few years later for lack of funds when some members had forsaken their pledges. A new Creamery was opened in 1895 under the ownership of a local businessman, James Crerar, lasting until 1902. Next was the Ideal Creamery,
member has acted on the opportunity,” she said. “It shows that businesses from towns and small cities have the same skills and abilities as those in the larger cities.” Polegi added that SveinCo is one of three businesses based in Saskatchewan selected for the grant More than 1100 small businesses across Canada applied for the 62 grants available. The lucky recipients were those that best demonstrated their financial strain, how the business will use the grant to change or innovate, how the change or innovation will sustain the business’s recovery and allow it to prosper, and how the grant will support the role each business plays in their community. The fund was managed by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and made possible through the generosity of
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM). The funding was designed to help small businesses across the country stay afloat and support their recovery efforts, paying salaries, retrofitting their workplaces and acquiring technology to adapt their business model. Salesforce has also provided grants to small businesses in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, in addition to providing other resources. “Reviewing the applications was both heartbreaking and inspiring, We saw how seriously small businesses across Canada have been hurt by the pandemic, but we also saw how determined these entrepreneurs are to preserve their employees’ jobs and to serve their customers and their communities. Today is a happy waypoint, not an end point, and we won’t stop finding new ways to help Canada’s businesses
sold to Crescent Creamery in 1915. Crescent sold to the Standard Creamery in 1954. It is still listed at the same address in the 1966 City Directory. This edition of History Corner was originally published in the August 18, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week. Terri Lefebvre Prince
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reopen and recover. We’ll be with them every step of the way,” said Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber in a prepared release. “It has been incredible to see the resilience coming from Canada’s small business owners over the last few months. We know it hasn’t been easy,” said Margaret Stuart, Canada Country Manager, Salesforce in the same release. “The applicants have further demonstrated what we at Salesforce already knew to be true - that Canada is rich with innovation and entrepreneurial talent. We’re hopeful that these grants will provide essential support to small business owners as they return to work.” The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce represents over 450 businesses and is governed by an elected 16-member Board of Directors. — Submitted
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Downtown 15 Minute Meters
Downtown Bike Lock Locations Downtown Bike Lock Locations Available! With summer upon us and more people taking advantage of alternative forms of transportation, YBID reached out to the City of Yorkton to see about improving bicycle parking in the downtown. There are currently bike lock locations sprinkled throughout the downtown in the form of circular lock stations attached to the old parking meter posts. At YBID’s request, the City has installed a bike rack in the North-West corner of the Second Avenue city owned parking lot. Over the upcoming winter, the City plans to do a downtown parking review, including bike parking to see if further bike racks are needed.
15 minute meters are placed throughout the downtown side streets and facilitate parking for quick pick-up and stops. The meters are easy to use, just follow the prompts on the screen to purchase time. Rates for 15 minute meters are $0.25 for 7.5 minutes and $0.50 for 15 minutes. Users can pay with coins or Visa and MasterCard.
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July 8, 2020 - July 14, 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.
Other Job Opportunities Full-Time Operator B/A Public Works Water and Sewer Division •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.
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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Taking a look at some experimental film I tend to go to the well of film a lot, but I think it’s interesting and exciting because it’s strange and different to use it now. People are genuinely curious in a way they aren’t if you just have a digital camera. Everyone has a digital camera now, not everyone has a film camera. But let’s spend today talking about experimental film. The company Lomography loves their experimental films, going off in exciting different directions with the films they sell. Want to shoot films meant for cinema? They’ll sell you that. Want to try something where the colors turn out all strange? They’ve got plenty of options. The silliest has to be something they
call Redscale XR, a film I’ve been playing with recently. It is, in effect, a way to sell a mistake. Most 35mm film is semi-transparent, and if you mount it one way you get nice lovely pictures that look pretty much like what you see in front of you. Mount it backwards and you get something entirely different, and in this case a lot more red. It’s effectively 200 speed film mounted in the cartridge the wrong way, and the result is very different than just shooting normal film. On the box, they say to shoot it at multiple speeds, see what you get, have fun and experiment. What a fun and novel premise! I’ve shot a roll, and have my own advice - overexpose it,
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Thinking I do with words... overexpose like you’ve never overexposed before. While it’s 200 speed film, it’s actually not, because it’s essentially shooting through a filter. That filter is mounted to the film itself, and the result you get is inevitably really red. That backing for whatever reason is just very orange on most color film, so it’s inevitably going to give a red look. That’s expected, and
right in the name of the film. Instead, you have to give it a lot more light to make it look like anything but a whole bunch of red. The more light it gets, the more that filter is overpowered, and you get some really cool shots. So, for me, doing anything but overexposing it as much as possible is a waste, because the shots I like are all with as much light as the film can handle.
But as I typed the above, I realized something, you’re not me. I know what I like, and what I like is definitely the look you get when you push through the red. When you attack it and get something else entirely at the other end. That’s the image that makes me happy and makes me want to pick up another roll. I think one of the worst things photographers do when giving advice is tell people how to shoot like them. I understand it, because you know how to get results you like, but I also realize that everyone has their own style, their own preferences, their own point of view. Maybe you don’t want to shoot like me. Maybe you really like the dark-
er, red-focused images that the film can give you. In that case, listening to me would be bad advice, because I like it best when you just push right through the red. I know that I personally like the film a lot more when overexposing it a great deal, but I understand if you don’t, and if you decide to get some and try it out, you’re probably going to have to find your own approach. That I do recommend, without reservation, because it’s a lot more fun to discover what you like and work that way. If you decide to shoot film, and it’s a fun hobby, make sure you shoot how you want to, don’t be held back by what someone else says is the ‘correct’ way.
COVID-19 impacts SaskPower; CCS and SMR decisions years down the road By Brian Zinchuk - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) There’s no question the COVID-19 crisis has had an impact on SaskPower. Its 2019-2020 annual report, released on July 6, opens by stating, “In the 90-year history of SaskPower, there has likely never been a more singularly disruptive event than the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan during March 2020. “Within a matter of days, our wide-ranging business-as-usual activities had been narrowed down to two essential priorities: ensuring we could continue to deliver a reliable and secure source of electricity to the province while also taking all possible steps to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities.” The annual report was presented in Regina by Minister Responsible for SaskPower Dustin Duncan and SaskPower President and CEO Mike Marsh. Within a week of the
A pumpjack near the Shand Power station in the Estevan area. first presumptive positive case of COVID19 in Saskatchewan, SaskPower joined other Crowns in announcing that interest would be waived on outstanding bills for six months, and customers would have a year after that six month
period to pay outstanding balances. SaskPower also saw nearly 2,000 of its staff working from home. In the first few months of this fiscal year, SaskPower has seen about a 10 per cent decline in energy sales,
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GARDENERS’ MARKET Everyone Welcome! Buy/Sell Local Fresh Produce! WHAT: Gardeners’ Market WHEN: Every Saturday Beginning July 18, 2020 TIME: 8am to 12 noon No Sales Before 8:00am LOCATION: Melrose Avenue & Simpson Street Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre
(north parking lot outside) (1 block south and 1 block east of Broadway & Gladstone intersection)
GARDENERS’ MARKET 2020 SCHEDULE July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8
August 15 September 5 & 12 August 22 September 19 & 26 August 29 October 3
PROMOTING LOCAL GARDENERS & BUYING LOCAL Local gardeners are welcome to register to sell their produce at Yorkton Gardeners’ Markets for one or more Saturdays this summer. Produce welcome for sale at the Yorkton Gardeners’ Market are: • Fresh Garden Vegetables • Fresh Fruit • Fresh Cut Flowers • Eggs • Potted Plants • Honey • Jams and Jellies • Arts & Crafts • Pickled Vegetables • Relish • Home Baking.
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To register as a seller at Yorkton Gardeners’ Market: Email: tymiak.g@sasktel.net Text: 306-621-6872 or Phone: Glen 306-783-7040 or Phone: Renee 306-744-2945 or Text: 306-217-7444
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year-over-year, from April to June, related to the COVID-19 impact on the economy and the utility. CCS, SMR Decisions a ways off yet However, it’s still going to be several years before decisions are expected to be made on either going ahead with a new carbon capture and storage project at Shand Power Station, near Estevan, or small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Duncan said, “We still have not made a decision on Shand going forward, whether or not it would be carbon capture and sequestration. We know that regulations are not going to allow us to operate beyond 2030 with an unabated coal fired generating station in any community, including Estevan.” Duncan noted SaskPower is “looking at a number of different options, CCS being one of those. Obviously that would be a benefit to community, like Estevan, if we were to do Shand.
But, you know, I think at this point regulations are changing so quickly in this country that it’s I think it’s causing all the utilities, not just SaskPower, to really consider what the options are. So, CCS is one of those. “You know I’d like to be able to give more certainty to that community, to those communities today, but we’re just we’re not in that position to be able to do so here and in 2020.” As for when a decision would be made, he said, “I would say we’re not there in 2021. We’re likely looking more towards the middle part of the decade maybe a little bit sooner than that. “We haven’t gone through that process to make that decision,” he said. “We’re just, just not at a point to make that decision today.” With the impending closures of coal-fired generating units in the coming years, SaskPower is on track to meet its commitment of reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, according to Marsh. As for SMRs, Marsh said SaskPower is working in a consortium with Ontario Power generation, New Brunswick Power and Bruce Power to go through the feasibility stage. “This current year we’re doing technical evaluations on various vendors that can supply SMR technology. Once that decision is made,
there’s also a lot of work that has to be done on site selection and regulatory approvals to get to a point where you’d make a decision on construction.” He said there were probably three to four years of doing pre-work. “That would take us out to about 2024 before any decision on the future of an SMR technology in Canada. A lot of work has to be done between now and then. Currently, we don’t believe that at the pace the industry is moving, that there will be one available for Saskatchewan before 2030. But again, the decision point on a ‘go’ ‘no go’ on that will be made probably mid-decade to proceed with full scale construction, if everything lines up between now and then.” Marsh added there may an and SMR in Canada in the early 2030s, but SaskPower wouldn’t be the first to have one. “We’re looking in the early part of the next decade for any additions to the fleet if, it were an economic that was going to work for the province here,” Marsh said. As for site selection, in particular, with regards to Estevan, Marsh said, “There’s a lot of work to be done, a lot of public consultation that would have to continue the next couple of years before we get to that point.”
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Hard not to support irrigation project Last week Premier Scott Moe announced a major plan in terms of agriculture in Saskatchewan; a multiyear, multi-billion dollar expansion of irrigation. The focus on irrigation isn’t exactly a new idea in Saskatchewan. In fact the press release regarding the announcement last week noted that the project “will fulfill the vision of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to ensure the prosperity of Saskatchewan people.” “The Lake Diefenbaker project was initiated by the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation government under Premier Tommy Douglas. Construction on the Gardiner Dam and the Qu’Appelle River Dam began in 1959, but even though those dams were com-
pleted in 1967, the promise of the project was never truly fulfilled. The last major irrigation infrastructure work was done in 1972,” detailed a Brian Zinchuk story (see page A1). What the announced project will do over the next decade is irrigate up to 500,000 acres of land from Lake Diefenbaker, more than doubling the irrigable land in Saskatchewan. The project will start immediately with a $22.5 million investment in preliminary engineering and initial construction. While every journey starts with the proverbial first step, the start here is a modest one in terms of the overall project with the complete construction expected to happen approximately over the next 10 years in three main phases at a cost estimated at $4 billion.
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Calvin Daniels What is interesting is that this is a project that appears to have opposition support, something that is rare in a world where political parties are too often at odds on principles alone. In the Zinchuk story NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon said on July 2, “This project has long held tremendous potential in value to the province. And I know this is a project that the federal government, and actually former minister, Ralph Goodale, have provided
a lot of leadership on.” Wotherspoon added, “It holds a lot of potential by way of climate change adaptation of working to droughtproof Saskatchewan, with flood management and water management. He noted it “holds tremendous potential for value-added agriculture, of course, within the province, which could be, very meaningful to our province’s economy as we move forward.” Agricultural Producers Association
of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Todd Lewis also likes what the project can do for the province. Lewis said, “It’s very welcome. Lake Diefenbaker has been chronically underdeveloped, as a major infrastructure project that began in the 50s, sitting there. A lot of the water just flows through or evaporates. It’s really important for that water to create economic activity.” This is a project that does appear wellsuited for the times. It puts people to work post COVID-19, and builds on the pillar of agriculture in Saskatchewan’s economy moving forward. One might question why it has taken the Saskatchewan Party so many years to launch the project. They have been in the driver’s seat since 2007, and the econ-
omy has been in stronger positions to take on a $4 billion project than it is today, but this is a project worth launching later than never as they say. The government release detailed, “Phase 1 of the project is estimated to cost $500 million and will include the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing Westside irrigation canal system. This work will increase the amount of irrigable land by 80,000 acres in the area. It is considered one of the most shovel ready irrigation projects in the province with 90 per cent of the current canal already in place.” Down the road the costs climb as phases 2 and 3 of the project are estimated to cost up to $3.5 billion. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.
Recent rains helping crops Most of the province received rain this week, improving moisture conditions, especially in the southern and west-central regions that received higher amounts. Some of the northern parts of the province have reported localized flooding and standing water in fields. The majority of crops in the province are in fair to excellent condition. Provincially, 67 per cent of fall cereals, 72 per cent of spring cereals, 65 per cent of oilseed crops and 81 per cent of pulse crops are at normal stages of development for this time of year. Rainfall in the province ranged from trace amounts to 75 mm in the Macklin area. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as three per
cent surplus, 77 per cent adequate, 19 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate, 27 per cent short and five per cent very short. Haying is just starting in the province. Livestock producers now have one per cent of the hay crop cut and one per cent baled or put into silage. Hay quality is rated as eight per cent excellent, 59 per cent good, 24 per cent fair and nine per cent poor. Farmers hope that the recent rain will improve crop and future pasture growth, especially in the areas that received little rain prior to this week.
The majority of crop damage this week was from flooding mostly in the northern regions, dry conditions mostly in the southern and east-central regions, wind, insect and animal feeding, and disease. Farmers are busy finishing up in-crop herbicide applications, hauling grain, scouting for insect and disease pests, applying fertilizer, fixing equipment and beginning haying in some areas. A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report. Follow the 2020 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture. — Submitted
APAS is all for $4 billion irrigation project By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Regina – Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Todd Lewis is all for the massive irrigation project announced by the Saskatchewan Party government on July 2. Lewis said on that day, “It’s very welcome. Lake Diefenbaker has been chronically underdeveloped, as a major infrastructure project that began in the 50s, sitting there. A lot of the water just flows through or evaporates. It’s really important for that water to create economic activity.” He noted field crops, greenhouses and secondary processing are all potential benefits. The project announced by the Saskatchewan Party government would more than double the irrigated acreage in Saskatchewan, adding 500,000 acres. If fully built out, Phase 1 and 2 would provide irrigation for much of the land between Gardiner Dam and the south bend in the North Saskatchewan River, near Borden. Fundamentally, most of the land west and south-
west of Saskatoon would have the potential for irrigation, stretching almost to Sonningdale and past Zealandia. Similarly, Phase 3 would encompass most of the land south of the Qu’Appelle River from Lake Diefenbaker to north of Moose Jaw. For a substantial portion of central Saskatchewan, where the land is appropriate, the term “dryland farming” could become history. In making the announcement, Premier Scott Moe and Legislative Secretary Lyle Stewart (a former agriculture minister) emphasised the intention is to grow vegetables and corn. Carrots, beets, cabbage, cucumbers and potatoes were all listed. Lewis concurred, saying, “I think it’s a high value crops. You know, so certainly on the side of greenhouse production, we have a wonderful natural gas resource here in the province. There’s lots of it and (it can) provide heating for greenhouses in the wintertime and so on. There’s lots of sunlight hours as well. I think we’re well positioned now that there’s a water source to ease more development of greenhouses and cer-
A large swath of central Saskatchewan could see irrigation implemented over the next 10 years. Graphic courtesy Province of Saskatchewan tainly field production, development of a vegetable industry as well. “We’re certainly seeing, with COVID, how the security side of things and how we rely on for-
eign sources of vegetables from places like California,” Lewis said, adding there are water availability issues in California. He said, “If you look
at some of the developments, the history of irrigated areas and so on, if you look at southern Alberta … and the industry that that’s attracted be it potato processing or, even things like seed, canola and so on that has grown in that area. This will make a large part of Saskatchewan able to grow at high value crops.” He added there will be opportunities for industrial development and potash mining, too. Moe announced the project would be $4 billion over 10 years, with the intention of growing the economy by $40 to $80 billion in gross domestic product over the next 50 years. But that $4 billion doesn’t include the investments farmers will have to make into pivots and related equipment, which can cost $90,000 to $150,000 for a quarter section, according to New Way Irrigation in Outlook. Nor does it include investments necessary for specialty handling equipment for crops like vegetables. He didn’t see a lot of downsides. Indeed, irrigation takes away one of the largest risks in farming – not getting enough rain for your crops. Asked what sort of
uptake there might be from farmers, Lewis responded, “People are making very good money with irrigated farming. If that water’s available and the business lines up, farmers will invest the money.” “It’s a great investment for the province and $4 billion dollars sounds like a lot of money, but I think we’ll see the rewards for many times over,” he said. Lewis personally farms south of Regina, at Gray, so he won’t have the opportunity to tie into this project. But given the chance, would he? “Absolutely. I think it’s a great opportunity. You look at the value, increased land value when the opportunities are out, you know, the Lethbridge area, for instance, and the long term build it does for these communities. It’s going to be fantastic. It really is a great opportunity. And as I say, this is long overdue. “You know, more water evaporates from Lake Diefenbaker than is actually used for economic opportunity. It’s great they’re doing it and I really think we’re going to see a long-term reward to the province,” Lewis concluded.
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Submitted Photos by Greg Ottenbreit
Nice rides The ‘Cruise the Spirit Car Show’ was held at Good Spirit Provincial Park on the weekend. While numbers might have been down a little as the province emerges from the COVID-19 shutdown, the annual event was still
a chance to shine up favoured rides and put them on display for the pleasure of those relaxing at the lake for the day. The event was the 18th year for the show.
SHHS Valedictory Address By Jillianne Sutian Good afternoon Reverend Fathers and Sisters, teachers, family, friends, school board members, honoured guests, and to my fellow graduates. I am honoured to speak on behalf of the Sacred Heart High School graduating class of 2020. Graduating high school is a milestone that means so much more than academics. It is a transition point between the end of our childhood and the start of our adulthood, the beginning of a new chapter of life. As we atypically gather here today, we must take a few moments to reflect on the journey we took to get here. I wish I was able to hear your reactions, to see you all, and to just share a space. I know this isn’t the graduation you envisioned yourself attending. But here we are. It’s been and continues to truly be a wild ride, but we’ve made it. Yes, we had it rough. It was our last year of high school, and because of a virus, we didn’t even realize our final days were soon. We may have lost several comingof-age moments, but our journey isn’t over yet. We’ll certainly have these moments eventually. Now, I ask you to take a trip back with me. The year is 2016. We walked into Sacred Heart feeling nervous, yet excited. We had trouble finding our classes in a two hallway building. We had our teachers scare us about how difficult high school is going to be. And they more or less gave us advice like “stay right” or else we’ll end up like Mufasa from The Lion King. From that day, little did we know that we were about to start what probably would have been the most memorable four years of our lives. We
weren’t just taught and then tested. We didn’t just pass or fail, and then the whole cycle repeats. Throughout our four years, we learned how to ask for help, we learned how to cry, how to laugh. We learned what was important to us. We even learned how to write a ten page essay overnight. Above all, we learned how to make friends. Some friends would last a lifetime, while others would last no more than a semester. But with those friends came memories. I can tell you now that my most valuable school experiences weren’t academic. They were all about people: gaining social skills, respect, self-worth, empathy, and realizing your own potential. And this is coming from someone who gets anxious when talking to others. As we continue to gain new opportunities as we advance in life, we must recognize the stepping stones we had to get here. To our parents, we thank you for supporting us through everything we have done. I know we, as teens, don’t show how grateful we are enough, but I’m telling you right now, we truly are. You have taught us so much. You drove us everywhere for sixteen or more years, dealt with our crazy high school emotions, and acted as our biggest cheerleaders, encouraging us from day one. You have always been there to celebrate our accomplishments with us, and you were also our shoulder to lean on during our stressful times. We thank you for allowing us to experiment and try new things, even though you don’t always agree with them. Sometimes we may fail, struggle, and fall short, but thank you for allowing us to grow independently. If not for your limitless amount of love and sacrifices, we would not be where we are
Jillianne Sutian today. No matter how far apart we may be, just know that we will always need your guidance. We look up to you and will always love you. To the teachers and staff of Sacred Heart High School, we thank you. Because of you, we have learned many lessons such as the importance of hard work and perseverance. Though many of us may be heading in separate directions, these lessons serve as the foundation for who we are. We have learned many of these lifelong lessons from you. From Mr. Grela, we’ve learned that it’s okay to waste time by talking about wasting time. From Mrs. Tratch, we’ve learned that it’s fun to trick people using psychology. From Mr. Digout, we’ve learned that if you want attention, you must clear your throat very intensely. The many bits of advice that you all have given us won’t be forgotten, but despite what you may tell us, it’s possible to procrastinate the night before a final and still get a decent mark. But most importantly, other than giving us advice, you gave us someone to talk to. You have
given us your patience and support, even though you say there are no ‘dumb’ questions. We thank you for being there. You’ve made this school, this community, our second home. Our second family. We have each joined teams and clubs, watched games and plays, participated in SRC activities, and more. All of these things were only possible because of you. Finally, to my fellow graduates, thank you. Thank you to both those I’ve known for years and to those I’ve just met this year, but wish I’d known for so much longer. Although this chapter of our lives may be coming to a close, I know that we have been prepared for what is yet to come. We need to take pride in what we have fulfilled already, but also in what we have yet to fulfill. I know that we will do grand things with the rest of our lives that we cannot fathom yet. We kept going, from extracurricular activities getting cancelled, to the rest of the year being cancelled completely. And now in this strange situation, with just me on this screen of yours, and you in your own homes, scattered far away from all the friends you expected to be with on this important day, we have become high school graduates. We had a very emotional grade twelve year filled with success, joy, heartbreak, and despair. Together, we coped and fought through our stresses, and these troubles became our best mentor. In our own way, we were there for each other. It’s also important to know that no matter what illness, hardship, or circumstance lies in front of us, with faith in God and ourselves, we can achieve anything. Ever since school got cancelled unexpectedly, I’ve realized that I have wasted so many opportunities I had
in the past. I missed all the chances to gain new experiences. I missed all the times where I could’ve helped someone. I missed all the moments I could’ve been laughing with my friends. Living in a society where we are constantly busy, we get so caught up in our future that we forget what’s right in front of us. We lose sight of the things that bring us true joy in the present. We forget how happy, strong, fulfilled, excited, and how alive we are at the moment. I know you think I got it all figured out. Truth is, I don’t. We all anxiously anticipate things we yearn to happen. We ask ourselves things like “When am I getting accepted into university?” or “When is Mr. DePape going to stop drinking Coke?” It’s not a bad thing to think ahead, but many of us tend to focus too much on the future. I urge you to ditch this mindset that has ruled so many of our experiences. Savour the present going through the beautiful and terrible moments of life with faith, hope, and love. Cherish each other, treasure every moment you have. Spend however much time you need figuring out what you really want. You don’t need to have all the answers right now. It’s probably better if you don’t. The world will change you in ways you would never expect. Let that help you grow. As we go forward in our lives, whether we are heading to a trade school, a university or simply wherever the wind takes us, remember to do so with an open mind and a full heart. It has been a bittersweet journey. Be ready for whatever the world throws at you and keep going. Thank you, and God bless you all.
YRHS Valedictory Address By Maggie Robertson Hello YRHS Graduates, teachers, and families. My name is Maggie Robertson, Valedictorian of the class of 2020. I want to share a few lessons and ideas that I have been trying to instill in my life during these crazy and changeable times. For starters, be brave. Be courageous enough to chase your ambitions, search for yourself, be inspired, and speak up against injustice. As Vincent Van Gogh once said, “what would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” So, I encourage you to take opportunities, even if it scares you. Learn every day. Exercise your mind, think, dream. Make yourself do things you wouldn’t usually do- make a routine, break it and make a new one. Be human, be present. Laugh and share your laugh-
ter. Look back and smile at the things you’ve done. Be proud of the things you have achieved. Notice your growth through the years, and be grateful for the people who have helped you along the way. Acknowledge those who have inspired you and made you better. Remember, for the first time in a long time, the world is slowing down. We now have more time to spend with our families, to reflect on our lives, and to create. I invite you to embrace your time in isolation – study your craft, practice your passions, prepare for the future. But also, take time to rest. Let this experience change you for the better – Let it transform your perspective on life, how you appreciate your surroundings, and how you view yourself. Then, be hopeful for what’s to come. Remember, that growing up is about discovering who you
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want to be, not what you want to be. Know that you cannot be defined by a single word or job title. And don’t worry, you don’t need to know where to start. All you need to do is begin,
and your path will open itself up to you. In the end, the opportunities for your life are infinite, which is both marvellous and terrifying. It takes an incredible amount of courage to choose something – to completely commit your time and effort into an unknown pathway. But, as a generation, we have shown resilience in tough situations. We care about injustice and are willing to take action and accountability. Despite everything, we continue on, we adapt, and we speak up. Because of our families, friends, teachers, and experiences, we are well equipped for the future. We are ready to take on opportunities with courage, determination, and hope. Class of 2020, in our four years we have survived 1 pandemic, completed 3 Mario Kart
Races, sold 5 magazines, did 10 pretty cool science experiments, created 12 formal outlines, attended 25 RCR events, skipped 35 RCR events, written 150 math tests, ran 400 laps, played a thousand wrong notes, drawn 20,000 doodles, travelled 40,000 km for sports, and made 2.5 million trips to Tims... And, we got through it, creating lasting friendships and extraordinary memories along the way. So, on behalf of the class of 2020, I want to praise and thank our teachers and families for their continued support in our journey as young adults and our exploration of who we are and who we want to become. Your advice, lessons, and words of encouragement helped shape us as people. For that, we can never thank you enough. Thank you for your time and congratulations to all of my graduating peers.
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Unusual plants sought by club The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has always been about promoting horticulture and gardening, so here is something new from the group! 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 We know that many gardening friends are disappointed that our Annual Fruit, Flower
and Vegetable Show has been cancelled for August 2020, but wait! We’re going to have a virtual flower show online! This is something totally new for us, and as soon as there are more details I’ll let you know. But we are thinking that this is one way that hort members can still present our best of the season to you, and though we will miss seeing you and having coffee and dainties and talking together at the show, we will still be able to share our gardening excitement with you. And hopefully next year we’ll be sharing a faceto-face visit at the show again! Check out website, www.yorktonhort. ca and details will be posted soon! Imagine that! Going from the first flower show at City Hall in 1907, to
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Gardener’s Notebook giving bags of flour away as prizes in the 1940’s, to having a virtual show online in 2020! It’s mindboggling! So much has changed, and yet some things stay the same. I was looking at a horticultural show book from 1970. The president at the time, Mrs. Susan Wonitowy, had this to say in her opening message: “Amateur horticulture is an exciting and important hobby. It fits into the everyday life of far
more individuals than most of us realize. This hobby has no age limits. Like all great hobbies, horticulture serves as a release from the tensions and worries of the land.” Isn’t that as true today as it was fifty years ago when Mrs. Wonitowy penned the sentiment! With all that is happening in the world right now, we truly do need gardening as a “release from the tensions”. Ours shows have def-
initely changed, though. Back then, judging was done with strict adherence to show rules, with categories that seem almost unheard of today. Seven sections for dahlias, based on size of the bloom. Fifteen sections for glads, based on color and fifteen classes based on size of bloom. Eight sections for sweet peas, based on color. Thirty three sections for cut flowers. Forty four sections for vegetables. It seems hard to imagine now, but these categories were full of entries, filled with the best specimens and not a leaf out of place. Time marches on, and gardeners are different in many ways. Our gardens are likely smaller, and some of our “gardens” are in containers. With more limited space
YDCF creates emergency fund During the past few months many in our communities have experienced shortages of access to such items as toilet paper, flour, yeast, and cleaning supplies. Some people in our communities have experienced much more serious difficulties and will continue to face a higher degree of challenges, even as our province re-opens. When the basics of life such as shelter, food, employment, or social isolation are already a person’s most pressing daily concern, being subjected to further isolation or closure of places where supports are obtained is devastating. Charities in our communities are working hard to fill the gaps. Yorkton & District Community Foundation (YDCF) has created the Yorkton & District Emergency Fund to receive donations from people who would like to help. “Local charities are uniquely positioned to identify needs in our communities,” says Sharon Tropin, president of the YDCF. “Needs that most of us can’t see.” The community foundation reached out to
hear what charities are experiencing. Access to masks and other personal protective equipment, access to support for homebound seniors, parents and caregivers, moving programming on-line and lack of technology and wifi to reach clients, the need for healthy activities for youth that meet social distancing guidelines, are just a few of the areas of concern. Charities are being innovative as they address new access issues created by the pandemic. Donations to the Yorkton & District Emergency Fund will be quickly directed to assist local charities in this work. Additionally, the YDCF is receiving donations and has brought together several community partners to provide masks to seniors living in Sask Housing Authority properties. More information about the PPE (Masks) Project will be available soon. Tropin says that when the YDCF launched in October of 2019, the initial objective was to build endowment funds to support improvements to the community, now and long into the future.
As the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world and began to change priorities, the YDCF Board saw the need for a local emergency fund, in addition to the legacy
of resources that endowment funds can provide a community”, says Tropin.” Information about endowment funds, and activities to assist the
community during and after the pandemic can be found on the Yorkton and District Community Foundation website and Facebook page. — Submitted
we likely grow only our favorite flowers or vegetables. Some hort societies still have judged shows, but some, like ours, have now gone to an “exhibition” show. We did this years ago for a variety of reasons, but mostly to encourage participation with our members, while still offering a learning gardening experience for our guests. It’s worked very well, we love having our gardening friends attend, and believe me, we will miss seeing you all this year! So we will look forward to our virtual show, and we hope you will log on and share the fun! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their hard work. Let`s pray for health for all, and brighter times ahead! Have a great week and be sure to wear a hat!
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Spring session over, fall election next By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative reporter (Estevan Mercury) Regina – There was nothing normal about this past spring, with COVID19 upsetting the economy and government. On July 3, the Saskatchewan Legislature rose from its highly unusual spring session, where members sat widely spaced apart and the issues were anything but routine. On that day, Leader of the Opposition, NDP Leader Ryan Meili, said it was “the last day of a session that the premier didn’t want to happen. His big plan was to take us through the summer to an election with no scrutiny on his future plans, no plan to introduce a budget. And it was only because of public pressure that he finally agreed to do that. And we could see more as we saw the budget why it was that you didn’t want people to be looking at
this. “The budget itself, (a) very unambitious document, really missed the opportunity to make important investments in areas like long term care, childcare, and broader investments in people that will help grow our economy and failure to commit to a Sask-first approach to procurement to make sure that when we’re building public projects, we’re building them with Saskatchewan companies and Saskatchewan workers. Meili said what was more interesting was what wasn’t in the budget. “Traditionally, always standard issue is the projections for revenue and expenditure in the years to come. That was very deliberately missing this time around, as it gives less of a sense, without those numbers of what this government’s future plans are. We’ve
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Since childhood, I have preferred a few close relationships over many superficial ones. Media platforms such as Facebook are too big for me. Too intimidating, and too artificial. Nevertheless, realizing the times, I try. “Birthday blessings,� I typed on a Facebook friend’s page the other day. I regretted it immediately. I usually don’t post birthday greetings. I dislike scattering cliched words. But while I’d love to, I rarely have time to reflect long enough to offer something individually meaningful. I once published here a birthday greeting I’d written for my daughter, then in college. A longtime reader recently told me she clipped and copied that column. “I’ve
sent it to friends on their birthdays for years!� she added. Her words reminded me again how time has changed the way we greet people. Ready or not, social media greetings have become, for many, the norm. While ultra-convenient, well-intended and still welcome, I regret that. I miss the warm, well-considered greetings once common among close friends and family, offerend either in person, over the phone, or through written cards and messages. I confess: I have boxes of good intentions— cards I want to send and haven’t made time for. I also have boxes of cards I’ve received. Gorgeous cards, many handmade. I’ve let most go, and limited space demands
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Sunny Side Up I part with more soon. For now, my collection reminds me of people who considered our friendship worth the effort, cost and time it took to choose and pay for (or make), sign and send a card. Those that hold hand-written personal messages still
warm me. Recognizing we can’t reverse time or trends, I’ve written a new greeting. If you find it meaningful, feel free to share it either online or in a card. (This column will be on my website, and can be easily shared from there.)
Birthday Blessings A birthday is a gift. A time to take inventory of what’s behind and make plans for what’s ahead. A nudge to be grateful to God, who has seen us through each challenge and every opportunity, and those who have encouraged and helped us get here. I pray the year ahead includes experiences that make you seek God, and others that make you praise God. Moments that raise hope and laughter, lower stress and blood pressure. New thoughts to ponder deeply and consider long. Something good to anticipate, someone to
hug (who’ll hug you back) and someone to serve with joy. I hope you see exquisite sights, experience challenges met and jobs well-completed. May you hear beloved voices in greeting, savor cherished memories and experience purposeful activities. I pray you the reminder that you are greatly loved and much needed. And I pray you strength for each day and hope for every tomorrow. May you sense God ever-present, Jesus beside and the Holy Spirit within. All these birthday blessings and more, I pray for you, with love.
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New senior hockey league set to start By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A new senior hockey league is looking to bring the game back to several area communities. After the Triangle Hockey League ceased operations after the 201920 season ended due to COVID-19, it appeared the senior game in the Yorkton region might be over. But groups in Ituna and Canora wanted to resurrect senior hockey in those communities after several years without a team, and they reached out to Mike Stackhouse who had been the statistician for the Triangle League, and briefly its president before its demise. “I knew Rocanville that hadn’t had a team last season, looked like they could have a team this year,” he said. And, once the rumour got out about a potential league four teams that had been in the Triangle League; Theodore, Hudson Bay, Esterhazy and Bredenbury jumped in, said Stackhouse. A meeting was held in June and the Sask East Hockey League was born. Since the June meeting Stackhouse said
a group in Preeceville has shown interest in launching senior hockey in their community again. “They plan to attend the next meeting at the end of the month,” he said, adding there are other communities looking at the league including Wolseley and Porcupine Plain. Stackhouse said the league could potentially have 12 teams, but added he wants to be cautious too. “Do we have enough players for all of the teams?” he questioned, noting that last season Bredenbury was drawing players from the Canora/Pelly area. With Canora, and potentially Preeceville in the new league “what does that do to Bredenbury?” With access to players an issue to be explored more fully, so too is when the league might start, and how many games they might play. R e a s o n a b l y Stackhouse said he sees a north and south division in the league, with teams playing around 20-games. As for when the league might hit the ice, Stackhouse said that will depend on provincial regulations regarding
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The Theodore Buffaloes will be part of a new senior hockey league in the fall. the pandemic, and the league’s need to ensure player, team support staff and fan safety. “Typically they (senior leagues) start in November around Remembrance Day,” he said, adding at present the league is planning for that. However, Stackhouse conceded a lot of volunteers, ticket takers, 50/50
sellers, for senior hockey teams in small towns are “higher risk people, elderly, retired people over the age of 65,” and with the continuing uncertainty over COVID19 “we have to at least consider that.” With that in mind Stackhouse said the league will “take the information available to us the last 10-months,”
into consideration as they nail down plans for a 2020-21 season. “What are the rules going to be for attendance?” asked Stackhouse, answering his own question by pointing out that will be determined by the province and health officials. Another factor will be how many fans can attend.
Stackhouse said he hopes the league can find a way to start in November because the NHL isn’t likely to start next season before late December or potentially into January 2021. If the NHL is delayed junior and senior leagues could see an increase in fan support since it could be the only hockey being played.
Rattlers ready as CEBL tourney nears There will soon be basketball to watch again, and as a bonus it will include the Saskatchewan Rattlers. The Canadian Elite Basketball League recently announced it will be playing a twoweek tournament in St. Catherines, and while the arena seats will be empty fans will be able to watch games via CBC online, with select games on general broadcast. Lee Genier, president of the Rattlers, the team that will enter the tournament as defending champions having won the CEBL crown in its inaugural 2019 season, said the decision to get back onto the court in some fashion was one the league saw as important. “If you kind of work it back to the first season, it was very successful, a fantastic year,” he said, adding both the Rattlers
and CEBL were looking on building on the momentum of year one this summer. Then along came COVID-19 and by midMarch the CEBL season was on hold. “Nobody knew what it would look like going forward,” offered Genier. Planning began almost immediately to figure out a way to salvage the year, said Genier. “Most leagues are trying to make something happen. We’re 99.9 per cent there,” said Genier. Genier, added almost from the start in midMarch the league was focused on the idea of a hub city, settling on St. Catherines. He said the Ontario city was a good fit with four teams in Ontario, but there was still a lot of approvals to get, including the province, the city and the facility.
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Opinion Then they had to have players buy-in. “Ninety-eight per cent said yes to come back, that they’d ‘love to do this’ on the pretense they’ll be safe,” said Genier, adding they then need to work through getting nonCanadian players into Canada. “... That is not an easy process in the current climate with the border closed.” It was a lot of effort, but Genier said the league saw to great an opportunity not to make it work. The tournament, set for July 15 to Aug. 9, will run over
the same period that was supposed to be the Summer Olympics. In Canada CBC was to be the Olympic network, so were suddenly with a rather open schedule. With the network already working with the CEBL to broadcast games last season on its online platform, the opportunity to fill time slots with basketball was too good to pass up, even with the costs and hard work. Games “will be broadcast not just to Canada, but the entire world,” said Genier. “We may never get another
opportunity like this. What is it worth to be on the world stage?” The tournament will be a debut for the Ottawa BlackJacks the CEBL’s newest team -the seventh. Genier said the addition of Ottawa builds on the league’s “desire to go to 12 teams,” adding the interest in Ottawa has been fantastic. While it might be expected COVID-19 would slow expansion, Genier said that is not exactly the case. “The league is very close to adding an eighth team ... I’m very positive; 99 per cent, that there will be at least one more team in 2021,” he said. In general Genier said there has been interest in a number of cities, mentioning Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, the Maritimes and even Regina, citing that
basketball is the fastest growing sport in North America right now. “Maybe in the future Regina,” he said, adding that would be huge for the Rattlers too. But right now Genier said the league is focused on the tournament, hoping it grows interest to a new level. So is the event the silver lining on COVID19 for the CEBL? “It could be a platinum lining at this point,” said Genier, likening the event to “an Olympictype format ...” creating a great amount of intensity in every game. With 65 new players on CEBL rosters “the talent level continues to grow” in a league Genier said is “the best outside the NBA” in North America, so the tournament “is going to be very intense. “We’re going to see some very exciting basketball.”
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DROTAR - It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Collette Drotar, beloved wife of Brian Drotar announces her joining the angels on June 22, 2020. Collette is predeceased by her father LaVern Salm. She will be forever remembered by her mother Carol, Aunt Jacqueline, loving husband Brian, daughters Tiana, Robyn, Stevie, and son Christopher. Sisters Elaine, Brenda, Heather, Jackie and brother Dan. Nieces Chandelle, Miranda, Taya, Ashlynn and nephews Ashton, John and Jace. Her loving grandchildren Kaylee and Casey and great nephew Declan. Numerous extended relatives and countless friends and loved ones. Collette was born September 20, 1963 in Edmonton, AB. She grew up in Calgary, AB and returned home often. Collette lived in many places over the years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; across three Western provinces and even on a sailboat in New York. She finally decided to plant her roots in Yorkton, SK where she bought her first home. Collette joined the team at Yail Harbor where she flourished with her incredible humility and joy for 15 years before her passing. Collette was a devoted mother and aunt. She and her sister Elaine raised their children together, creating a rare and unbreakable bond. Family was the most important to Collette, so when she fell in love with her husband Brian and became a grandmother and later a great aunt her heart was truly fulfilled. Collette had many adventures. She enjoyed motorcycle rides, fast cars, traveling to new places, exploring churches and antique stores, camping with her grandchildren, growing in her spirituality, weekend road trips, fashion and shoes, great wine and gatherings big or small with her cherished friends. Collette was a beacon of all that is good in the world and impacted every person she encountered. She taught us all the importance of unconditional love and compassion, Laughter and loyalty. Although she was taken too soon Collette lived to the fullest every moment and always encouraged you to do the same. Her laughter, hugs and smile will forever shine in our hearts and memories. She will live on through all that loved her. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 26, 2020 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Words of Remembrance were conveyed by Ashton Salm. Poems in Tribute were shared by Tiana Cyre and Elaine Salm. The Candle Lighting Ceremony was done by Jacqueline, Elaine, Carol, Tiana, Brian, Kaylee and Casey. Musical Selections, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hallelujahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by the Canadian Tenors, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You Raise Me Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Josh Groban and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ave Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Andrea Bocelli were included in the service. Serving as the urnbearer was Ashton Salm. Memorial donations in memory of Collette may be made to Yail Harbor as gifts of remembrance. The funeral service can be viewed by clicking on the link below service information on Colletteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obituary page and condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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MCLASHEN - It is with great sorrow that the family of Edward McLashen announces his passing on June 26, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Ed was born June 7, 1927 to Ukrainian immigrants Mike and Pauline (Fulawka) Michalishen on the homestead in the Willowbrook district. Ed attended Silver Willow school with his three brothers and three sisters, and as well worked on the family farm. Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first job was in his early teenage years at Halabuzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store in Willowbrook. He then moved on to York Drugs and Western Dry Goods in Yorkton. Ed was born a salesman, and as young men, both he and his brother Walter anglicized their family name to McLashen. Ed married Helen Karpyk in 1956 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic church in Yorkton, where they were dedicated parishioners for over 60 years. 1956 was also the year that Ed began an almost thirty year career with McGavins Bakery; first as a salesman, then managing McGavins store on 2nd. Ave. in Yorkton. During his travels within the province, he formed long lasting relationships with small town retail owners, and later with his customers in the store. Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family recalls seldom seeing him for four straight days in July... every year for several years. That was during the Yorkton Fair & Exhibition, when he worked long, hard and exhausting hours delivering hot dog and hamburger buns to food vendors and church groups. When McGavins closed their retail store, Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last employment was at the Yorkton Union Hospital. Ed did not slow down in his retirement years. He spent many hours volunteering at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cultural Centre. He loved his time there and the parishioners he worked with. He belonged to ACT (Associated Canadian Travellers); and for decades was a dedicated member of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood and the Knights of Columbus. He was very generous with his time when called upon. Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyesight failed in his twilight years; and sadly he had to give up driving. He was very proud of his accident free, 70 year driving record. His family does however, recall many close calls! He was forever grateful to his friends, coffee buddies, and fellow Knights, for rides to monthly meetings and to McDonalds. Ed loved old time dancing, and never missed the Saturday Night Get-Together on GX radio. He danced with his daughters well into his nineties. They have fond memories of receiving waltz and polka lessons at Ukrainian weddings when they were young girls. Three years ago, Ed became a resident of the Country Meadow unit at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home where he continued to sing, dance and socialize. Ed was humble, generous, gentle and kind. He was a deeply faithful man who devoted his life to God, and to his family. He was a friend to many, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Uncle Eddie was adored by his many nieces and nephews and their families. He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed. Ed was predeceased by his parents Mike and Pauline, brothers and sisters in-law: Joseph (Marie), Walter (Olga), Stanley (Kay) and sisters and brothers in-law: Kay (Steve) Popowich, Nellie (Julius) Rohatinsky, and Charlie Duff. He was also predeceased by his beloved grandson Corey Edward McLashen. He is survived by his wife Helen, daughters Cathryn (Brad) Styan, Darci McLashen, Patricia Stevens and Carol McLashen. Gido is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Michael and Trevor (Paige) Styan, Hunter and Cameron Stevens, and precious great-grandchildren Liv, Cole and Andi Styan. Ed will be sadly missed by his last surviving sibling, sister Olga Duff, brother-in-law Elgin (Verna) Karpyk and family, and numerous nieces and nephews. The McLashen family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for your expressions of sympathy and kindness. Also to the staff of Yorkton District Nursing Home and Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home for their compassionate care. Prayers were held July 1 and the Funeral Liturgy on July 2 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Laurie Fedorowich and choir members. The cross bearer was Logan Michalishen and the epistle reader was Darci McLashen. A musical tribute was sung by David Mickalishen. Steve Popowich â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Knights of Columbus and Glen Tymiak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood were the honour guard. Interment was held at Yorkton City Cemetery with Aidan & Parker Michalishen, Cameron & Hunter Stevens, Trevor Baker, and Trevor Styan serving as the casket bearers
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Purebred Livestock Cars 1993 Ford Crown Vic. Very nice condition, two owners, 153,000kms. Asking $2,500. Phone 306-621-6918.
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.
2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Silver w/black top, taupe leather interior, 155,650kms, in very good condition inside & out. Asking $4,800. Phone 306-730-7931.
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Meili said the NDP focused on â&#x20AC;&#x153;the failings of this budget as well as what was left out and what that means for the future.â&#x20AC;? Earlier in the week he had called for the premier to call a September session, but Premier Scott Moe instead spoke of the scheduled election on Oct. 26. Asked on July 3 if there would be a September session, Moe said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need. We have passed the budget in the province. We have completed our legislative agenda. There will be a new legislative agenda by a somewhat new government either the Saskatchewan Party or likely the NDP, maybe someone else that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see coming at this point in time, but that they will have a new legislative agenda to introduce in a new legislative sitting.â&#x20AC;? He noted thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lack of clarity globally, for the economic fortunes postpandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel our fortunes in Saskatchewan are strong and being a part of that global recovery, because of the products that we have, in potash and uranium, in agrifood products, in the manufactured goods that we have. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the uncertainty is and we share that uncertainty with everyone across Canada and around the world.â&#x20AC;? Asked about the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertions of a hidden agenda, he responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be no
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Some games wear the label â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;classicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; easily. Backgammon is most certainly one of those, with its origins dating back thousands of years. For those unfamiliar with Backgammon each player has a set of 15 pieces which must be moved from their starting positions, around, and then off the board. Dice are thrown each turn, and each player must decide which of his men to move based on the outcome of the roll. Players can capture each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men, forcing the captured men to restart their journey around the board. The winner is the first player to get all 15 men off the board. The game is an ancient one. It â&#x20AC;&#x153;may be the first game to be mentioned in written history, going back 5,000 years to the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia. During the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, archaeologists unearthed five boards from a cemetery in the ancient town of Ur. At another location, pieces and dice were also found along with the board. Boards from ancient Egypt have also been
recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun, including a mechanical dice box, no doubt intended to stop cheaters,â&#x20AC;? notes the boardgamegeek.com listing for the game. The game remains well-followed today, supported by the World Backgammon Association (www.worldbackgammon-association.com ) Thanks to email I caught up with Wayne Joseph an active player as well as active within the organization that supports backgammon globally. Of course my first question was about how Joseph fell in love with backgammon? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The amazing thing about backgammon is, whoever invented this ancient game, deliberately built-in a finelytuned â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Game Balanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many games are decided by a close race, or a hugely decisive roll. One might be on the edge of defeat, and yet come back from the brink on the last roll to seize a dramatic victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The enduring popularity of backgammon is partially due to its
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raise participation in backgammon, as well as nurture younger players to become tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experts,â&#x20AC;? he offered. And there is a competitive side too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting on huge events like the World Team Championships where players from all over the world get together and socialize as well as compete are growing bigger each year,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This positive demand and reception gives the WBGF and our partner organisations even more encouragement to improve.â&#x20AC;? Online play certainly plays into popularity, in particular recently in the face of a worldwide pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The social face-toface aspect of backgammon has always been a main drawing card for the sport,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The coronavirus has unfortunately impacted upon many organizations plans to deliver â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Liveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tournaments during this spring and summer of 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, thanks to the wonders of the internet, we have seen that a huge amount of people still partake.â&#x20AC;?
throughout the Maritime Provinces. Club Officials publish a quarterly newsletter and provide training to members and administer both live and online competitions. The Canadian Backgammon Federation can be contacted through their website at www.backgammoncanada.com So ultimately what does Joseph see as the thing to draw people to the game? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Backgammon is a unique game - a finely balanced mixture of luck and skill,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find it to be an enjoyable and even slightly academic pursuit which requires skill of evaluating risk, reward, probability and statistics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Balancing maths with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instincts and gut feelings is an interesting challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the surface it is a simple game that takes an hour to learn, but it has many layers so takes a lifetime to master. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many backgammon games can be downloaded and played for free on smartphones - I would recommend downloading and playing XG Mobile http:// www.xg-mobile.com/ for a few games and then when you are confident enough, perhaps joining one of the previously mentioned online sites for some proper matches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Backgammon players are usually a very friendly bunch and everybody remembers they were a beginner at one time.â&#x20AC;?
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