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Passing lanes open south of Yorkton By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The passing lanes between Yorkton and Melville have officially opened. South of the city, on Highway 10 between Yorkton and Melville, the three sets of passing lanes have been completed, giving greater opportunity for safe passing between the two cities. The lanes are part of a larger passing lanes project surrounding Yorkton, with three sets of passing lanes currently under construction to the north of the city as well, on Highway 9 on the route to Canora. The entire project has a cost of $39.4 million, and will also include intersection improvements, access consolidation and 55km of paving on Highway 9 and 10. “Our government will improve more than 1,000 kilometres of provincial highways this year, which is the first year of our 10-year Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade
10,000 km of highways,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said in a release. “This passing
lanes project is an example of how we are investing to improve traffic flow for the safety of our citizens.”
Mayor Bob Maloney welcomes the potential safety increases that the passing lanes can bring. According to the
Government of Saskatchewan, the lanes can reduce collisions by 25 per cent for a cost that is 80 per cent less than
twinning. “Traffic can sometimes be brisk on highways in and out of our city,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said in a release. “We welcome the improvements on Highway 10 and look forward to improvements north of Yorkton in the near future, which will help safely move people and goods.” Passing lanes have been a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan. There are also passing lanes being constructed on Highway 7 and 39, while pre-construction work is underway on 24 to 26 passing lane projects coming in the future. Drivers may also be familiar with passing lanes already constructed south of Fort Qu’appelle. During the opening of the passing lanes, there may be an adjustment period and drivers should be cautious as there may still be reduced speeds required for short periods of time.
Beginning of school year delayed until Sept. 8 By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury) On Saturday, Aug. 15, Premier Scott Moe announced in a video on Facebook that school would be starting on Sept. 8, half a week to a week later than schools had initially planned. On Monday, Aug. 17, he elaborated why. In a press conference with Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, Moe said that he sought to address concerns he’s heard over the past several weeks, noting that the usual excitement about a return to school
is “mixed with some anxiety.” “And I understand,” he said. “I that know most parents want to see their kids go back to school, but they also have concerns. And they have questions. They are looking for more clarity on how things are going to work and what things are going to look like. So today, I want to provide as much clarity as we can.” The announcement came as the opposition New Democratic Party has been calling for more clarity from the Government on its COVID-19 back-to-school plan. Moe said the provin-
cial government would be providing “more resources, more information, more time and more testing capacity to ensure a safe return to school this fall.” Moe said the province will allocate $40 million from the $200 million provincial COVID-19 contingency fund for additional costs related to ensuring the safety of students and staff through the pandemic. This is in addition to $40 million in savings schools realized from not operating in the springtime. The $40 million in contingency funding will see half made available to school divisions on an application basis for pan-
demic-related costs including staffing and sanitation supplies. Another $10 million will be available to enhance non-classroom options like distance learning to help ensure immunocompromised and medically fragile students have continuous access to learning across school divisions, available on an application basis. The last $10 million will be allocated to the Ministry of Education to centrally procure masks, PPE and other supplies for school divisions. Moe noted that COVID19 testing in Saskatchewan has ramped up from 1,000 to 1,500, then 2000 tests per
day. It is now approaching 3,000 and by early September will reach 4,000 tests per day. He explained that testing, including voluntary, randomized testing, will be available for students and staff. Moe noted all teachers and school staff are being encouraged to seek testing prior to returning to school and at frequent points throughout the school year. Priority access to testing will be established for teachers and school staff in the coming days, with referrals available through 811. Targeted school testing is a key focus of the expanded testing plans,
with plans including targeted monitoring, testing of students with parental consent, and priority testing for teachers and school staff. Participating schools will be selected based on a number of factors, such as number of students in the school and if the community is experiencing a recent surge of new cases. In school public health visits for routine childhood vaccinations will now include COVID-19 testing, where parental consent is granted, Moe noted. School divisions are to release their school-specific operation plans online no later than Continued on Page A2
Armed robberies in Saltcoats and Theodore By Devin Wilger Staff Writer One man is in custody and three suspects are being sought after armed robberies in Theodore and Saltcoats. The three suspects sought are known to frequent the Yorkton, Regina, Prince Albert, and Nipawin areas. They are Garret Rene Hansen, Braiden Shade Hotomani
and Kelsey Mildred Bloomfield. The RCMP is also searching for a suspect vehicle, a 2005 Toyota Corolla, with the Saskatchewan license plate 519LXW. Since weapons were used in the robbery, the RCMP requests that if the suspects are found that they are not approached. One man has been arrested, 19 year old
Tanner Seafoot. He has several charges, including robbery, assault with a weapon, and committing an offense for a dangerous organization. If you have any information related to this advisory, please call 310RCMP for immediate response, or you can report anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
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NDP seeks clarity after school year delay By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Leader of the Opposition, NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the latest announcement by the Saskatchewan Party government still doesn’t provide the clarity necessary for going back to school with the COVID-19 pandemic, and that delaying the start of the school year by a week is “damage control.” Meili responded to the Aug. 17 press conference in which Premier Scott Moe explained why the start of the school year was being delayed to Sept. 8, the allocation of $40 million in contingency funding for education, and expanded COVID-19 testing. Meili said, “Today, we were expecting some kind of an announcement that would actually address the concerns that Saskatchewan peo-
ple have been raising. We’ve been hearing from parents, from teachers from school staff, from grandparents who are worried about a lack of a school plan. “We’ve seen other provinces come up with plans that are much more serious than what we’ve seen in Saskatchewan. And we were expecting today to see an answer to that, something that would make it clear that this government understands how important it is that we get this right, because it is crucial that we get this right. It’s crucial for our kids, for their safety for the safety of their parents and grandparents, for the safety of the province as a whole. “Not to mention, if we don’t get this right, it jeopardizes our economic recovery as well as people’s ability to go to work. And you know, if things go really badly could result in the reopening, actually get-
ting turned around. Meili said the premier continually gets it wrong, over and over again. Meili said the $40 million announced on Aug. 17 wasn’t new money, just allocating 20 per cent of the contingency plan. “There’s also nothing on class sizes. And we know, in Saskatchewan classrooms, the class sizes were already too much. They’re already too crowded and too complex, let alone at a time when we’re dealing with a pandemic.” Meili said there was “zero clarity when it came to how this government will deal with outbreaks. “There were no clear guidelines when it came to the use of masks across the province. We didn’t even get a clear answer on how it will be decided whether a school or school division is at Level 1 or Level 2 or Level 3. “Now we just saw this government once again,
pass the buck down onto school divisions to make the major decisions pass the buck on to parents even heard the premier passing the buck and calling for personal responsibility from kids as young as six. “I’d like to see the premier take some personal responsibility here he is in charge of this government. He’s the one who’s supposed to be leading the way and providing us with a decent plan. Because it’s so important that we get this right.” Regarding delaying the start of school, Meili said Moe “continues to get it wrong over and over again, gotten it wrong now to the point that he’s had to delay the opening of school, which is just a clear sign of how he has failed to have any plans and now he’s making families like mine have to scramble for childcare and make new plans.” Meili said the NDP’s
seven-point plan includes “increasing access to testing, these type one ways for tests, decreasing class sizes, having sufficient dollars to actually do that work, clear guidelines on outbreaks, clear guidelines on masks and making sure that this government actually took some responsibility and show some leadership instead of just passing the buck onto school divisions, parents and families.” Asked if putting off the start of school a week was a change in policy and if the impending election was a factor, Meili said, “Today, the only real change is school is a week later, which is just a sign that this government has failed to plan.” Meili said trying to change the narrative “is about damage control.” “This was never about getting the school time right. He failed to do that in June. He failed in July,
and in August, now he’s failing again. But he’s trying to spin his way out of this without doing the real work.” Meili said the schools’ deadline of Aug. 26 to release their detailed plans is “a very short window for parents.” “This is something where the lack of clarity, the confusion coming out of this government, even though the message we heard from the premier around those choices, makes it really hard for parents to know.” Mieli said, “I do believe we should be returning to school. I think it’s really important for kids. It’s really important for society as a whole, but only if we get it right. And that’s why it’s so important that we do things like reducing class sizes, having clear guidelines on masks really having a plan that will keep kids safe.”
Yorkton Pride Week runs Aug. 23-30 By Devin Wilger Staff Writer This coming week will be an important one for Yorkton’s LGBTQ community. This year’s Yorkton Pride Week runs from Aug. 23-30. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, events are a bit different this year, with a mix of online and distanced
in-person events. Events kick off on Sunday, Aug. 23 with Zen with Jenn yoga in Shaw Park and an online faith service. On Monday, Aug. 24 there will be an online escape room. There will be a paint night on Aug. 25, tye dye in the park on Aug. 26. Friday, Aug. 28 will feature an outdoor movie double feature. Aug. 29 will be a big one for the week, with side-
walk mini-concerts and a car parade. The week ends Aug. 30 with Flo Spills the Tea. More information on these events or how to sign up can be found on the Yorkton Pride Facebook page. Organizers are also still looking for volunteers to help out. Volunteers are needed for different events from August 25 to 30. To help out reach out to Yorkton Pride on Facebook or email info@yorktonpride.org.
BEGINNING Continued from Page A1 August 26, to allow parents to decide what they will be doing. This may mean some parents refraining sending their kids to school, choosing distance learning instead. Moe said individual schools will be somewhat different. These include things like bussing protocols and which entrances students will use. As for the extra days before school starts, Moe
said, “It will provide teachers and other staff two to four days to be in the school, to be trained on protocols, make sure their classrooms are configured properly, and in some cases, hold virtual meetings with parents to discuss exactly what the new procedures are.” The terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement currently held with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation will be hon-
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oured, the Government noted in a release. Instructional hours will not be extended, meaning depending on the school division, there will be two to four fewer instructional days this school year. School divisions have been working within the provincial guidelines and public health guidance provided through the Safe Schools Plan to implement initiatives like block scheduling, cohorting, and considerations for alternating school days. Under the new funding made available to divisions, additional staff to reduce
class sizes in exceptional circumstances will be considered. Moe said school divisions are encouraged “to use all the capital assets they have, to the greatest ability they can, to reduce class size.” He noted that if one school has larger class sizes, but another school a mile away has additional capacity, it should be used. He didn’t specifically say students would be reassigned to different schools, however. Shahab noted that occasional clusters in school or a family of a student, but “it should
not always be a cause of concern,” he said, adding it should not cause panic. With enhanced testing, there will be cases of students who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, he noted. If a student is sick, they should stay home. He pointed out, with cough and cold season coming, that 99 times out of 100, testing does not turn out to be COVID. If they test negative, they can come back when better. Moe noted how there have been concerns at each stage of Saskatchewan’s reopening, be it retail, or health services, or athletics, but they have all be done
successfully. School divisions are currently preparing plans for submission to the Ministry of Education this week for considerations of altering operations of high density schools, primarily in collegiate settings, under Level 3 of the Safe Schools Plan. Shahab said, “It’s really important for children to be in schools, both for their education and for their social development and mental health.” He will be sending his own son to school. “I have one child starting school in high school,” he said. “My son will go to school, whether Level 2 or Level 3.”
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Rolling Barrage rides through Yorkton By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Not all injuries are visible, and a group of motorcycle riders are travelling across the country to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans, in the hopes of helping people who are still recovering from their service. This is the fourth year of the motorcycle tour. Scott Casey, president of Military Minds and founder of the Rolling Barrage said that the name is inspired by the “rolling barrage” employed at Vimy Ridge, a creeping barrage that of fire that stayed in front of infantry so they could attack Vimy Ridge and secure it. “I just thought, that’s the perfect name for the ride.” The idea came in 2016, and Casey jokes that there was some initial skepticism. “I told my wife that I was going to start up a
The Rolling Barrage arriving in Yorkton cross-Canada motorcycle rally and she, you know, politely said ‘that’s nice dear.’ 2017 was our first year, it was Canada’s 150th birthday, it was the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge.”
Scott Casey, founder of the event.
PTSD was only designated in 1982 by the American Medical Association, but it has been a known condition for years, without being understood. Helping people understand what PTSD is a goal of the Rolling Barrage, because Casey said that having people understand it as an injury that needs treatment is what needs to change. “What doesn’t change is the symptoms, everything is the same as it was back in the day. You know the biggest thing that is hard to deal with is a stigma that surrounds it, it’s just like any other wound, you just can’t see it. The treatment needs to be destigmatized, and people need to learn to deal with the fact that PTSD is a real injury.” This year’s tour is more complicated as usual, especially with
gathering restrictions and sanitation requirements in different provinces. In Yorkton, there gathering at Western Financial Group City Centre Park was socially distanced and had a mandatory hand sanitizer station for the Rolling Barrage itself, and was not publicized beforehand. While COVID-19 has made doing a cross-Canada trip more difficult, Casey said that it also made it more important, because mental health issues can get worse when people are isolated and unable to access all of the necessary resources. “It doesn’t go away. Because of COVID, and the fact that people are being confined, mental health issues go through the roof even further because of that.” Also at the event was a presentation by Marcie
Erick on behalf of Quilts of Valor Canada to Kyle Appel. The organization gives quilts to ill or injured veterans who have served their country. This quilt, made by Erick, is the 95th she has
presented over three years. Quilts of Valor, as an organization, has presented just under 15,000 quilts across Canada. “I absolutely love what I do. There are no words to describe it, I love what I do. It means a lot to me to be able to do it. I have the utmost respect for veterans and everything that they’ve done for us.” For Appel, he’s glad to meet people who appreciate Canada’s armed forces and everything they do, whether in the service or after. “It’s nice to see that there’s people out there that recognize what we do and appreciate it as much they do. Sometimes, especially being out of the service now, you just kind of fade away and you’re not really a soldier anymore, you’re kind of a lost soul floating around.” Casey said that Yorkton is already on the route for 2021, and they hope that the next tour will have regular conditions.
Kyle Appel receiving a quilt from Marcie Erick.
Sask.’s Golden Sheaf trophies home grown for first time in six decades By Evan Radford Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Regina Leader-Post) While the Yorkton Film Festival has maintained its roots in Saskatchewan, 2020 offered a chance to grow them deeper: It’s the first year the hefty, bronze Golden Sheaf trophies were produced in the province, 30 kilometres down the road from Regina, in Pense. Nephew of the late visual artist Joe Fafard, Phillip Tremblay cast the trophies, which range in weight from 2.5 to nearly seven pounds, at Pense’s Julienne Atelier Inc. Foundry. Fafard, well known for his metal sculptures, opened the foundry in 1985. “It means a lot … It was pretty nice to hear we’re only two hours away and we could do their job just like that for them,” Tremblay said. Created in 1958, the Golden Sheaf Awards had first been produced at a Winnipeg-based foundry, the idea originating with a Winnipeg Free Press film critic attending the award show. “It’s funny, because we always seem to sell ourselves short in Saskatchewan, thinking ‘well, there’s no one else that can do that, we’d have to go look abroad,’” Tremblay, who manages the foundry, said. “That’s why Joe sort of did make this foundry, because he would have had to go somewhere quite far to be able to get his work cast … That’s what’s kind of neat about where
Phillip Tremblay, of Julienne Atelier Inc. Foundry, now produces the bronze Golden Sheaf award trophies. The trophies are given out each year at the Yorkton Film Festival. TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Post we are; when we’re isolated in a way that we’re just able to do it here.” Prior to 2020, the trophies were produced by a bronze company in Pittsburgh, Penn., which outsourced the labour to Mexico. When Tremblay first got the call in late 2019 from the festival’s organizers, he felt honoured. “I grew up not too far out of Yorkton, and I remember (the film festival) being a big thing.” After recasting a new mould to model the trophies, Tremblay and the foundry team used it to create ceramic shells. The shells held the scalding-hot bronze that formed the wheat sheafs.
“2,050 degrees fahrenheit,” he said of the molten metal’s temperature. Once hardened, with the ceramic shells chipped away, the sheafs were dipped into a patina-coloured liquid to give them a golden finish. “I have a two-year contract to keep casting these for them,” Tremblay said. Another change for this year’s festival, albeit unexpected, was the need to ship the Golden Sheafs by mail to this year’s winners. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festival organizers had to host a virtual awards gala on June 18 with help from local telecom Access Communications. Award nomi-
nees participated by tuning in online to see if they won their respective categories. Daniel Stark, based in Prince George, B.C., won the Best of Fest and the Best Documentary History & Biography awards for his short film Mr. Berry. It’s about an elderly IndoCanadian, who derives his life’s meaning from teaching young people the ins and the outs of mathematics, whether calculus, algebra or basic multiplication. “I was completely floored by the fact that we were winning awards this year,” Stark said of himself, producer Jason Hamborg and his 6ix Sigma production company. “There
was still a long way to grow to be able to have the same recognition as the films I watched the year before, but it was an incredible surprise.” He received his Golden Sheafs after they were shipped out of Yorkton on July 23. “I was very excited to have this bundle of wheat in my hands, just because it’s such an interesting-looking award. As soon as I got it, I needed to go and take this to Mr. Berry.” Stark said his film’s humble subject, Mr. Berry, accepted them with a condition. “He is the least trophy-driven human being. He couldn’t care less about awards. (But) he’s happy to put (them) on his mantel and say, ‘look at what my new friend has won,’ and then he’s happy to talk about the documentary. He’s happy to talk about his story, but it has to be him bragging on somebody else’s behalf.” Stark says he’s proud a film crew from a smaller, out-of-the way community can earn such recognition. “Being from Prince George, you do sometimes feel if you’re not in Vancouver, you’re not going to be taken seriously. “Then you find out that there’s this very serious film festival in a place like Yorkton, and they’re more than happy to watch films by people in small towns and give them the same respect that Yorkton feels like they deserve. You connect with that and realize there’s amazing things happening everywhere,” he said.
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Science Matters Many people are calling for a just, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Investing in natural solutions to climate change, restoring damaged and fragmented ecosystems, strengthening the social safety net and rethinking flawed economic systems would make us more resilient to current and future crises. One concept that could help us shift to ecologically sound economic systems is the “circular economy,” in which the need to extract resources from undeveloped natural ecosystems is significantly reduced or even eliminated. It involves shifting from a take-make-waste society to one where repairing, reusing and repurposing become standard. When a new phrase or concept is introduced to capture a vision of a better world, industrial interests often co-opt it, attempting to portray themselves as “green.” That’s what the Forestry Products Association of Canada is doing in its response to a report calling into question the vast amounts of boreal forest pulped for toilet paper. The industry group claims forestry in Canada is “part of the circular economy.” It’s true that in modern mills most harvested trees are used for a variety of products. And it’s true that forests are renewable, in the sense that trees can be cut down and new ones planted. But forests that have been logged and regenerated are vastly different from forests untouched by industrial management. Roads and landings where timber is piled and collected can leave permanent, cumulative scars. Trees are harvested before reaching old growth stages, which disrupts provision of habitat and forest nutrient cycles. As industry favours economical tree species, natural forest composition is altered. These practices lead to forest degradation and diminished ecosystem functioning. Industrial disturbance is also a main driver of the decline of boreal woodland caribou, which are threatened with extinction in Canada. Caribou are an umbrella species that depend on unfragmented forests. In essence, a circular economy is about ensuring that we live within Earth’s finite limits — the limits within which today’s needs can be met without sacrificing the ability of future generations, including future generations of wildlife, to have their needs met. What needs to change so that Canada’s industrial resource extraction activities can truly be part of a circular economy? First, limits must be set on the boundaries of industrial activities. Cutting down forests that have never been logged to produce more toilet paper, packaging and other paper products we barely recycle can never be circular, let alone sustainable. The ever-increasing expansion into unfragmented forests must be curtailed. Governments and industry must renew efforts to protect suitable habitat for imperilled wildlife, restore forests where levels of disturbance have driven wildlife decline and find innovative ways to harvest in areas that have already been cut. Canada is the world’s largest producer of newsprint and northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, a raw material for making paper products. A 2020 draft forest sector strategy for Ontario projects a 35 per cent increase in tissue production and a 25 per cent increase in packaging. The life cycle of forest-based products must be rethought, redesigned and transformed. We must also redefine the core purpose of our forestry sector from one driven by how quickly it can cut down forests for profit to one that rewards operators for cutting less and producing better products. It doesn’t make sense to destroy much-needed habitat for single-use products such as toilet paper when recycled toilet paper and other alternatives can meet our needs. Consumers and producers need to rethink products and packaging. Canada’s logging industry might use wood chips and circular saws, but it can’t be considered part of a circular economy until it transforms itself with circular principles at its core. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Boreal Project Manager Rachel Plotkin. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.
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eyond everything else in the world right now, in Saskatchewan we’re gearing up for two elections, which will be held back-to-back, for the Government of Saskatchewan as well as various City and Town councils. Having both the Province and the City go to the polls at roughly the same time could easily be overwhelming to voters, as they have to keep an entirely separate list of candidates and concerns in their mind as they head to the polls. It could be interesting to see if the local and provincial concerns start to overlap as the election goes on. Will some municipal candidates use their platforms to try to call provincial candidates to account? After all, you can’t talk to a Saskatchewan mayor without them bringing up infrastructure funding, and with a larger platform coinciding with a different election, you might see more mayors bring up things that they want voters to talk to provincial candidates about. It will be interesting to see if there’s a major campaign overlap in issues because of the overlapping campaigns. In each area of the province, it’s easy to imagine which issues are going to be given greater weight because they’re falling under both jurisdictions that are up for election, and how that interplay could affect voters. In Yorkton, for example, there’s York Road. While there is currently ongoing construction on York Road, there is a definite feeling among regular users that it needs to have an extensive revamp. This is an issue that crosses over between jurisdictions, since the road is part of the Saskatchewan Urban Highway Connector program. The program itself is due for an update in 2021,
according to the Government of Saskatchewan’s website. Given the sheer number of people who use York Road and the amount of semi traffic it sees, maintenance for York Road is definitely on the minds of people in the city. With the Minister of Highways and Infrastructure being the MLA for Yorkton, and Mayor and Council of Yorkton under constant pressure about the road, suddenly we have a situation where a very local concern - one road at the north of one city, albeit a very important road - will suddenly become one of provincial concern. Because of overlapping campaign concerns, it’s going to make upcoming plans and updates to the program take precedence for local voters, because it’s something everyone up for election has a stake in. While there are definitely other provincial concerns, and other municipal concerns, few overlap to the same degree. Locally, talk of a new hospital is largely a provincial matter, while talk of a new ice surface is going to be focused on the municipality, while there are funding expectations on both sides they’re driven by one or the other. But when you have an issue that involves the interaction of the City and the Province, suddenly you have an issue that is going to be prominent just because of the overlap, amplified by two voices talking about it at the same time. After all, other cities have their own York Roads, very local concerns that will, nonetheless, have knock-on effects for other jurisdictions - Yorkton isn’t the only city with an urban connector. With the two elections overlapping, it will be interesting to see just how many local issues become provincial ones.
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Veterinary services better defined by City By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A request to establish a veterinary service on Seventh Avenue South in the City had Council considering an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw at its regular meeting Monday. “Administration was recently contacted by a veterinarian who operates an animal health centre and is looking to purchase and relocate from a neighbouring rural municipality to within the City. The applicant has found what she believes to be a suitable location in the C-1 City Centre zoning district where she is proposing to provide in-patient care to small animals and retail sales including medications and animal supplies. The current Zoning Bylaw, however, prohibits the use of veterinary services in the C-1 district,” explained Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner, with the
City. “As such, under suggestion from Planning Services, the applicant has submitted an application to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for consideration of veterinary uses within the entire C-1 City Centre zoning district. The proposed amendment includes provisions for veterinary services for small animals as a Discretionary (Council-approved) Use in the C-1 City Centre Commercial zoning district.” The key is that not all veterinary services are the same in what they offer. “Under the on-going review of the Zoning Bylaw, Administration acknowledges that the current definition does not distinguish between small and large animal care and furthermore, that there may be suitable locations within zoning districts where veterinarian services
are currently prohibited that could be considered on a case by case basis
as Discretionary Uses,” explained Koroluk. The proposed amend-
ment would split the definition. Type I would be a veterinary service for small animals, including indoor, overnight accommodation and the sale of products related to veterinary services, but not including the keeping of animals in outdoor pens. Type II being a veterinary service for small and/or large animals, including overnight accommodation, the sale of products related to veterinary services, the keeping of animals in outdoor pens and crematory services. With unanimous support of Council Monday Administration is now authorized to proceed, the application will also be referred to the Planning and Infrastructure Commission before it is brought back to Council, for their review and decision in conjunction with the Public Hearing. It is noted that public notice is legislated for a min-
imum of 15 days, meaning the proposed amendment cannot proceed until the September 14th Council meeting. “In conclusion, should Council wish to proceed with the amendment and give the Bylaw 1st Reading, a Public Hearing will be set for September 14, 2020 after which Council may proceed with second and third Reading if desired. If the amendment is approved, Planning Services will then recommend that Council consider approving Public Notice for a Discretionary Use application for a Veterinary Service use at 39 Seventh Avenue South. If that is also approved, it will be returned to a separate Public Hearing at the October 5th Council meeting,” said Koroluk. If the Bylaw amendment does not proceed, or is denied, the Discretionary Use application will be cancelled.
Boats and campers in hot demand across Saskatchewan due to COVID-19 By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury) With many summer recreational activities out of the question due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to things they can do at the lake. Boat and camper sales have been brisk this year, according to three dealers across Saskatchewan. At Carlyle RV & Leisure, owner Ron Mitchell said on Aug. 17, “Campers are really selling.” Carlyle is an oil town, and the downturn of in the oil industry over the last five years have had an effect on the recreational market. “Things had slowed down with oil. Then COVID hit,” Mitchell said, but then added, “It’s really gone crazy since.” He said camper sales usually taper off by earlyto mid-July. But not this year. “It hasn’t slowed down at all,” he said. Asked if it was the lower and mid-range units selling, he replied, “It’s just everything. Lots of trades coming in. Lots of trades selling.” They have a limited selection of boats, with just four pontoons at the start of the season, but three have sold so far. Mitchell said they are staying really busy with boat maintenance. Yorkton In Yorkton, Evan Labas owns Discovery Motorsports, which carries marine, ATVs and side-by-sides. He said, “The boat market has been strong this year.” But, he noted, the boat industry has had a tough two years leading up to it. The first round of American tariffs on aluminum and steel led to Canada imposing a 10 to 15 per cent tariff on American-made boats. (President Donald Trump just announced another round of tariffs on aluminum, after Heritage Heights Lodge Homey and Affordable
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imposing them earlier in his presidency.) The initial tariff round meant that prices jumped 10 to 20 per cent overnight. Those tariffs have since eased, but the downturn in the oil economy has also been felt, even in Yorkton. As a result, boats weren’t moving much and inventory built. The years of 2018 and 2019 were very tough years in the boating industry in Saskatchewan and Alberta, he noted. A number of Saskatchewan boat dealers closed down. For Discovery, much of their boat sales usually take place in February and March, but not this year. When the pandemic took hold and people started to realize in late spring many of their summer recreation options were closed to them, they started buying boats. Labas noted their inventory went “very quick” and their supplier wasn’t able to resupply them with more inventory until the end of June, which also sold. But then factories shut down due to COVID, and the supply chain for manufacturers was impacted. That supply chain also hit boat repairs, with finding parts being a challenge across North America, Labas explained. “We’re not going anywhere this summer, so we might as well dig out our old boats,” Labas said many people concluded. That led to a push for repairs, and a shortage of parts affected by the same supply chain issues. “The used market has been very hot,” Labas said.
On the ATV side, Labas said those sales have also picked up. “People bought stuff because they wanted to do stuff outdoors, and have family time,” he said. But there, too, repairs have been affected by a shortage of parts, and subsequent delays. North Battleford Mike Adams has never seen a year like this one. He’s a partner in Freedom RV and Marine in North Battleford. He, too, noted the softness in the oil economy and its impact on the boat market over the last two years. That combined with tariffs to hurt the industry. He noted boat dealers had closed in Rosetown, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, Lloydminster and Saskatoon. Additional dealers closed in Weyburn and Yorkton. Adams noted that several of those dealers wanted to retire, but didn’t see much prospect of selling out, so they closed their doors. Freedom’s strongest months are usually April to June, but this year, that was when COVID hit. “Lots of dealers, including ourselves, backed off on inventory,” he said, regarding ordering new stock. But then sales picked up, and soon much of their inventory was cleared out. “We have two quads, one boat, and five pontoons left,” he said. Personal watercraft and side-by-side ATVS sold out, as did one line of boats. Parts and supplies are short, too. Even the toilet paper crisis, which has faded for much of the
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economy, took hold. Campers use special toilet paper meant to not clog their plumbing. Adams said due to demand, “We can’t keep toilet paper for RVs, or a toilet, either.” That’s because RV parts are also in short supply.
Freedom usually has a substantial stock of boating tubes carried over year-to-year. They sold out of three-person tubes in late July and only have a pair two-person tubes left. Adams said they’re selling out across Saskatchewan. Before working with
recreational products, Adams worked in automotive. He said never in his lifetime has he seen such a year. How long will this last? Adams said, “My prediction – for sure, another year. My suppliers think another two years.”
History Corner Harvesting in the 1950s -1960s
Howard Jackson, retired City Clerk who compiled 5 pictorial historical albums of Yorkton and vicinity in the mid-1960s, had this to say about this particular photo: “Now, 1950 to date, one man operates the combine and his son, with a tractor, hauls the grain to the bins or the elevator. Now the housewife hardly knows it
is harvest time.” Surely we can hear the loud protest from even present day harvesting women! And, surely you were joking when you wrote this Mr. Jackson! This edition of History Corner was originally published in the Sept. 22, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week. Terri Lefebvre-Prince
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL 2020-2021 School Year Information Sacred Heart High School’s office reopens Monday, August 17 from 8 am-4:30. New student registrations will take place via telephone/ virtual appointment. Registration forms are available at christtheteacher.ca/cttcs/sacredheart/ Please contact 306-783-3128 or sacredheart@cttcs.ca for more information.
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Next Council Meeting Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction Project The Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction project got underway June 1, and is being done in three phases. Phase 1 is now complete (Mayhew from the south intersection with Morrison Drive to Fietz Street) and work on Phase 2 got underway July 13th. Phase 2 includes Mayhew Avenue from Fietz to Darlington, the new roundabout at the Darlington and Mayhew intersection, and west on Darlington to Franco Drive. Detours will follow Morrison from Mayhew North to McBurney, then south to Darlington, or from Darlington southwards along Franko Drive to Fietz, then east to Mayhew.
York Road Watermain Replacement York Road Watermain Project The watermain under York Road between 3rd and 2nd Avenues is being replaced. The work area will extend from Betts Avenue to 4th Avenue. 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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New automotive service gets go ahead
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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A new automotive maintenance business proposed for the city is a step closer to reality, following unanimous support from Yorkton Council Monday in approving a discretionary use for the business. The City had received a Development Permit application for an Automotive Maintenance use at 62 Argyle Street. The new business will provide automotive repair services (exhaust work, suspension, brake, wheel alignments, oil changes, etc.). Following the July 13 meeting Council authorized Administration to
proceed with the Public Notice process. As such, the proposed discretionary use was advertised and circulated in accordance with the public notification requirements of the City of Yorkton, including advertisement in the local newspaper, at City Hall and on the City website. In addition, pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007, a direct mail-out was sent to 14 property owners within 75 metres of the subject property. “As of the date of this report, one email was received and presented during the Public Hearing in which the individual indicated support for the proposed use.
Additional individuals wishing to speak to the proposed Discretionary Use also will have had the opportunity to present to Council during the Public Hearing,� said Carleen Koroluk, Planner with the City. In addition the application was referred to the Planning and Infrastructure Commission at their July 22, 2020 meeting. The Commission reviewed the proposal and subsequently carried a resolution recommending approval of the application noting that in addition to a new business coming to the City, exterior upgrades as proposed are a definite benefit to the community.
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Health Foundation Gala cancelled due to COVID-19 Diane Rusnak, Chair of The Health Foundation Gala Committee, announced that the annual Gala Evening in Yorkton will not be held this year. “We held off making this announcement as long as we could as we had hoped that the circumstances we all find ourselves in with COVID19 would improve,� said Mrs. Rusnak. “However, it is clear that is not the case.� “We have had many
people asking if Gala would be held this year so we decided we needed to make this formal announcement, as many people start to plan for Gala months in advance. This year in particular I think many people were looking forward to be able to have an evening out,� she continued. “It is clear that COVID19 is still with us and will be for some time, and that means people should continue to social distance and be smart in their actions. We are The Health Foundation, and it would be inappropriate for us to send out mixed messages by holding an event so we want to be clear in our message to people that they need to continue to social distance,� finished Mrs. Rusnak.
This would have been our 25th anniversary Gala and we were very much looking forward to it; hopefully a year from now we will be organizing Gala. Not only is Gala a great evening with entertainment and an excellent meal, but it also raises significant money to purchase needed equipment in the hospital. “Gala will be back next year,� concluded Diane Rusnak, “bigger and better than ever.� The Members of the Gala Evening organizing committee are: Chair, Diane Rusnak, MaryAnn Trischuk, Sandra Ruff, Wendy Zaporosky, Kara Molnar, Cindy Dutchak, Cassidy Wagner, Ross Fisher and Debbie Blommaert. -Submitted
Public Notice Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Veterinary Service uses within the City Details: Yorkton City Council will consider a text amendment to Bylaw No. 14/2003 to establish definitions and regulations for Veterinary Service uses within the City. The amendment will be publicly advertised before Council makes their final decision. Information: To view the proposed bylaw, visit our website at www.yorkton.ca. There is a link to the Public Notices on the home page. Questions regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to:
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Rhein Rockets win league in dramatic fashion
By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Rhein Rockets have topped Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League for 2020, but it was not an easy win. Friday night at RE/ MAX Diamond in Wadena saw an intense ball Game 1 in the league finals against the Rosebud Royals. Veteran pitcher Terry Peppler, celebrating his 59th birthday, was in the circle for the Rockets facing 16-year-old Koby Faubert. Both proved dominant with neither allowing many base runners in a low scoring battle. Finally though, the Royals came out on top
with an error free defence and a great display of ‘small ball’ to score some of their few base runners with bunts, stolen bases and clutch hits. The Royals jumped to a 1-0 lead in the third but Evan Neibrandt quickly tied it up with a solo home run in the top of fourth. The Royals speed was showcased in the bottom of six with Carter Petersen getting a lead off bunt single between third and the pitcher and then stealing a base which was followed by a 0-2 single by Luke Scutchings. Scutchings reached third after a steal of second, and getting to third on an error.
Lucas Ochitwa’s scored Scutchings on a groundout to give the Royals a lead 3-1. The Royals shut the Rockets bats down once again in the top of seven for the win. Koby Faubert was the winning pitcher. Peppler took his first loss of the season, not the birthday present he was hoping for. The teams met again for game two Saturday, this time on the Rockets home field in Rhein. Game two was a back and forth game. After two scoreless innings Dave Renkas put the first run on the board with a solo home run for the Rockets in the home half of the third. Each team got one in the fourth with veteran Terry Peppler back in the circle and pitching himself out of a bases loaded one-out situation with two strikeouts, both rung up for the out without offering at the third strike. The Junior Royals took the lead in the top of the sixth with four runs putting them to 5-2. Rhein answered back with one in their at-bat in the sixth. Terry Peppler shut down the Royals in the top of the seventh, sending the Rockets to the bot-
tom of the seventh down three, and facing a series loss. In the bottom of seven the Royals gave up one then with two on and two outs Brett Peppler launched a walk off home run to win game two 6-5. With the series tied at a win each the modified best-of-three kicked in leaving the fate of the series to a sudden death extra inning style game. The extra inning started with a runner on second to start the inning and the Junior Royals took advantage of that. After loading the bases, two on intentional walks, clean-up hitter Carter McLean hit a long fly ball scoring Logan Schultz on the sacrifice fly. Again the Rockets went to bat in the bottom of the inning needing a run to stay alive in the championship. In the bottom of the inning with Adam Neibrandt on second to start the frame Evan Neibrandt hit a line drive triple in the gap to tie the game. The Junior Royals gave Reeve and Peppler intentional walks to create a force play at home. However with Aaron Rathgerber up a wild pitch reached the screen allowing Evan Neibrandt to score from third and
claim the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League Championship. It was the first championship for the Rockets who joined the league in 2018. They lost in the finals in 2018 and semifinals in 2019, before the win Saturday. The pitching match-up in the final showed the diversity of age in the League with Peppler being 43 years senior to Royals Pitcher Koby Faubert, who took the losses. The Junior Royals had a great season and have proven to be a strong team despite being all teenagers. The team has been in the league since its inception only clamming two wins in the first
three years. They continued to work hard and develop to the point where they had a 5-6 record in 2019 and knocked off the 2018 Champs is the playoffs. This year the boys had a winning record and were one out away from the League Championship. The Playoff Most Valuable Player Award was shared between Rockets Evan Neibrandt and Terry Peppler. Past MVPs include; Mike Jordan, Dusty Keshane, and James Holowaty. Past winners of the league include; Wynyard Blues 2018 and 2016, Stoney Creek Braves 2017 and Rosebud (Sr) Royals 2019.
Jekyll and Hyde weekend for Expos The Parkland Expos played a double header in Regina against the Regina White Sox over the weekend. In the first game, the Expos were unbeatable, with strong pitching from Colton Hubick.
He pitched five and a third innings, then was relieved by Xage Miroflor who was credited with the same. The game was a lopsided affair for the Expos, and they won 11-4. The second game saw anoth-
er strong start for the Expos, with a 7-1 lead after two innings. Then, the wheels fell off. Pitchers struggled with control, and the White Sox took advantage, coming back to win the game 17-9.
This coming week the Expos will play host to the Regina Buffalos on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. and the Regina Pacers at 3:00 p.m. The Expos remain in the middle of the league standings with a record of six wins to
seven losses. The Expos are hoping to win at least three of the five remaining games in the season, in the hopes that they can secure a home playoff date. -Submitted
Rattler reflects on difficult summer series The Saskatchewan Rattlers fell rather short in terms of defending their Canadian Elite Basketball League title. The Rattlers were the lone team among the seven not making the playoffs following the Summer Series round robin. “I think we played well. But the record was not what we wanted it to be,” said Kai Williams, a 6-foot-6 forward from Regina in his first season with the Rattlers. The 2020 edition of the Rattlers was a rather different one from the team that won the title in 2019, with only three returning players, so getting on the page was the first hurdle. Then injuries hit and with a limited roster inside the ‘bubble’ in St. Catherine’s, the Rattlers scuffled. “The play in some of
the games toward the end, limited bodies hurt us ... We ran out of gas a little bit. Guys were tired,” offered Williams. Of course the entire Summer Series experience was something of a challenge too. “It was a little bit different from what everybody was used to,” admitted Williams during an interview recently. “But, it was a good experience ... as a whole it was a very unique experience.” I n t e r e s t i n g l y, Williams said the lack of fans was not a big thing. “Once the ball goes up the guys are pretty focused anyway,” he said, likening it to working out in the summer and then playing pickup games which can be at a pretty high level of competition depending on what city a player is in.
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Sports In terms of cities, Williams has been all over the place since his high school days at Campbell Collegiate in Regina. After high school Williams headed south where he averaged 11.7 minutes, 6.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 31.8 minutes in 122 collegiate games at South Dakota State University. Then it was on to Europe where he has spent time playing in the British Basketball League (BBL), the
Cypriot Basketball Division A (the top-tier men’s professional basketball league in Cyprus), and the Basketligan (Sweden’s premier professional basketball league). Finally coming home to play in Saskatchewan was something Williams said he was looking forward to, adding he was almost a member of the Rattlers in 2019. “I was approached last season,” he said, but with the pending birth of his daughter he chose
to stay in the United Kingdom. With the COVID-19 pandemic clouding playing opportunities the CEBL Summer Series was a breath of fresh air. “I reached out that I’d still be interested,” said Williams. While it meant being way from family in the bubble, Williams said it was still great to be playing for Saskatchewan. “I’ve always been very proud to represent Saskatchewan. It had been a long time since I’d worn a jersey with Saskatchewan on my chest,” he said. With the varied European resume, how did the CEBL Summer Series compare? “I think the competition was just as good as any league I’ve played in,” said Williams. Williams said overall
the CEBL is good for Canadian basketball, providing a sort of summer showcase for the talent coming out of Canadian universities, and hopefully opens door to pro contracts around the world. Williams noted that Canadian college basketball is far better than many think. “I think Canadian universities don’t get enough credit for the players they produce,” he said, adding Ottawa had some fine Carleton (University) players on their team, and the Edmonton Stingers has U of Alberta players contributing as the won the title this year. That bodes well for the CEBL and its quota of Canadian players on each team “I think the sky’s the limit for this league,” said Williams.
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Godfrey Dean Art Gallery officially reopens By Devin Wilger Staff Writer After closing in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery has reopened its doors. The local art gallery will be featuring Summer Light for the remainder of August, which features local artists Val Morhart, Laureen Johnson, Garry Harris, Katie Miller, Phyllis Herman, Jocelyn Duchek, Barry Whitta, Kelly Paterson, Jean Spilak and Heartstrings fine jewelry. “It’s a continuation of when we shut down in March, and actually we have some new works in there as well,” said Kelly Litzenberger with the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery. The gallery is opening slowly. For the first few weeks it will be running on reduced hours - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. The Summer Light exhibition was one that people didn’t get much chance to see, due to when the Gallery had to close. Litzenberger said that while they do feature many provincial and sometimes national artists, it’s vital to be connected to the art scene that’s happening locally as well. “It’s really crucial to be part of the
Walk through a story The Yorkton Public Library has been encouraging people to get out and into nature in a safe manner, and one of the ways to do it was the Story Walk. Set up at Logan Green, the walk featured several stations where families could
community and be another extension of the artists and all of the hard work that they do around here.” While the doors were closed, the Godfrey Dean was still showcasing local artists, with the 2020 Landscape and Memory exhibition going online for the first time. With over 60 entries, they posted daily for three months. “It was really great. We did one call out for artists and we managed to have about 60 entries so we could put up something new online every day for two months. It was a great way for us to connect and stay, have that communication with our local artists.” Of course, opening in 2020 means taking precautions. The Godfrey Dean will have increased sanitation to doors and main common areas, as well as handrails. “We are lucky in a sense, because the gallery is primarily a no-touch space. You come in there, you move around the space and you view things with your eyes, and not with your hands.” This September will see two new exhibitions at the Godfrey Dean, one featuring the textile art of Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson and another by Jeff Morton. September will also see the gallery return to regular hours.
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read the story Picture a Tree by Barbara Reid, and take part in different challenges as they made their way from one station to the next.
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Harvest time coming fast for gardens Has your garden gone through “the change” yet? You know how the garden is flush with new growth and looks vibrant and thriving, and suddenly, one day, it looks bedraggled and the plants look tired and are starting to yellow and sprawl. Part of this could be because of extremes in weather, like heat, lack of rain, or wind; but part of it is that the garden is past the season of growth and is moving into the season of harvest. While it is sad to see the garden season on the gentle decline, what a wonderful time of year! It is such a delight to go out and pick fresh produce for a meal! I remember how special that “first meal” was from Sweet Pea’s garden, when we could make an entire meal from what we picked
in the garden: flavorful new potatoes with fragrant dill, tender peas, crisp beans, rosy beets, glowing new carrots… just give me a dish of butter and I’m set! It’s a meal fit for a king. If you don’t have your own garden, remember that the Yorkton Gardeners’ market is on Saturdays from 8:00 AM till noon at the Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre, corner of Melrose and Simpson Streets in Yorkton. There are all kinds of yummy garden produce available, as well as flowers, honey and crafts. If you’d like more information or might want to be a vendor at the Market, call Glen at 783-7040. Now, back to our gardens. Though the gardens are maturing, it is still too early for a major garden clean-up. But
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Gardener’s Notebook one thing we can do now is begin to collect seeds for next year. Seed saving is an ancient practise, and very easy to do. First, some basics. Seeds must mature on the plant. We can’t pick green seed pods and expect them to ripen. For an example, bean or pea seeds. It won’t work if we pick green beans and leave them on the kitchen cupboard and hope that the seeds inside will mature and be ready to plant next year. We must wait until
the bean has dried on the vine to that wonderful papery texture. Then, we can shell them and save those lovely seeds. It is easy to collect seeds from flowers: calendulas, cosmos, marigolds, columbines, Maltese cross, delphiniums and many more are easy to harvest for seeds. You can easily tell when the flowers are dried, as the petals are papery and the seeds are hard. Carry little envelopes with you as you tour your garden,
because these seeds are ready to store as soon as you pick them. I did a little homework and found out an interesting factoid. In the seed collecting world, when we leave the seed pods or heads to dry on the plant it is called “dry fruited”. But if we pick the veg and extract the seeds from the inside, that is called “wet fruited”. With this method, we wait until the specimen we want is mature, say, a luscious tomato. Then we cut the tomato open, carefully scrape out the seeds to dry on a paper towel, and save them after that. Once our seeds are dried, stored in little jars or envelopes and labelled (don’t forget to do that!), we should store them in a dark, dry, and cool location. Most will keep for a long time. Some seeds don’t
keep as well as others. Carrots don’t have a very long shelf life, so if you find a package of carrot seeds among your garden supplies in the garage, and you don’t know how old they are, best to toss them. You could plant them and hope for the best, but if they don’t come up or come up very sparsely, you have wasted almost two weeks of gardening time. Be sure to visit the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society at www.yorktonhort.ca and see what’s new. Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their great work. Let’s pray for health for all and a gentle rain for our gardens. Have a great week and be sure to wear a hat!
The case of the missing audiences I recently watched a monologue for a guest host of a late night talk show. I haven’t actually watched any since the beginning of the pandemic, so I had not quite experienced how they had changed over the past year. Superficially, they hadn’t changed. It was still the host talking about current events while standing. She was standing in her home, rather than on stage, but that was a superficial difference. What really changed was the difference between talking to a crowd and talking to what was effectively a table. She kept the same rhythms of a late night host, pausing for applause or laughs, but without anyone there to applaud or laugh, it was
really strange. It was just an odd pattern of speech, which you don’t notice because of the standard interplay between host and audience. It was weird, in a way that was not her fault. I imagined it must have been very difficult to actually perform, wondering if your jokes were landing like you expected and what the audience would think, and whether or not you were making the right pauses for the people at home who, you hoped, were laughing in reality and you didn’t want to miss the next joke. While I definitely remember finding laugh tracks in old sitcoms distracting, watching this monologue I did realize that there was a very good reason why they
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Thinking I do with words... were there. It wasn’t telling the audience to laugh so much as it was trying to keep the same rhythm. Pauses between jokes didn’t feel natural without an audience there, and while plenty of sitcoms have ditched the live audience, they also fundamentally changed their rhythms to suit, changing to something more rapid paced because a pause for
laughter doesn’t work without the laughter. At least comedy does have that interplay between performer and audience, I’ve been much more confused by the attempts to make a fake audience in sports. Watch a baseball game and you get greeted by cardboard cutouts, computer-generated people - some of whom clip uncomfortably over players because
the software isn’t perfect yet - or mannequins. It’s strange to see that teams and stadiums have become very invested in presenting the illusion that there’s a crowd, even though they know and everyone else knows that there’s not actually anyone there, and none of the attempts have been a very effective illusion. Of course, having an audience for sports is normal, and athletes often talk about feeding off the energy of the crowd. But there’s no energy coming off of a few cardboard cutouts, so the athletes probably wouldn’t be too affected by the seats just being empty and normal. So why do it at all? It seems to be largely because just having a crowd feels normal, and
having a sport exist at all feels normal. The illusion is in no way effective, but in this case, the instinct is less because not having it is weird and more because people are willing to do something, no matter how silly, to make their lives a bit more normal right now. Maybe it does feel more natural to look out into the stands and see faces, even if they’re printed on paper. It’s an interesting contrast, because comedy would probably be helped a bit by some fake laughter, to maintain the rhythm, while the sports aren’t helped by the fake audience, since it just looks strange. Both make you realize just how much you missed the audience in the first place.
Cottage sales up due to COVID-19, but not everywhere By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury) If you can’t go anywhere due to the COVID19 pandemic, you might as well find a cottage and spend some time there. That seems to be the conclusion many people in Saskatchewan have come to this year, as cottage sales have risen dramatically in this province, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association. Its CEO, Jason Yochim, said on Aug. 10 that in the first seven months of 2020, only January and April saw a decline in sales. “Every other month saw an increase
year-over-year for that month in sales, with the greatest increase being in June with 102 per cent increase in transactions in cottage country.” “That’s 101 transactions in June of recreational property in the province,” he said. Last year, June saw 50. Asked if he had seen a spike before like that, Yochim said, “No, it’s quite impressive actually. We did anticipate post-restrictions from COVID that we would see a significant increase in activity. We had low interest rates, we had low inventory levels, and pent up demand from COVID. And a lot of people were needing to either find a larger space
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for maybe a home with an office or something like that, because they’re working from home. And certainly, when it comes to recreational properties, you have people that are saying look, I can’t travel outside the country. I’m not comfortable traveling interprovincially. What are my options? And people are buying RVs, buying boats and jet skis, but they’re also buying recreational property and probably looking at it as an investment as well.” He added, “People have different levels of comfort, I guess, for social distancing and so forth. And the cottage is an opportunity to provide yourself a little
more distancing away from maybe an urban centre, and especially if you can work from home, what better place to be? You have your family there and they can get out and do things, not driving you crazy in the house, and you can get your work done.” These trends have been echoed by several realtors across Saskatchewan, but not all saw the same results. They were all reached by phone on Aug. 11. Jackfish area Dorothy Lehman is a Realtor with RE/MAX of The Battlefords. She personally lives at Metinota, on Jackfish Lake, north of the Battlefords. She
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says cottages have been selling well this year, especially at Jackfish. “In the wintertime, I had said that we’re going to be busy at the lake, and everybody looked at me. I said people are not leaving their province or area their whole bunch, so they’re going to make the best of it in their area, which is the lake.” “It’s a great place for kids and everything. They have got water and they got something to do,” Lehman said. “That was the most sales we’ve had, this year, for lake property,” she said, noting it wasn’t only their firm, but for the whole real estate business in the Battlefords. Turtle Lake was a bit slower, which she expects might be because of the longer commute to the Battlefords. Murray Lake, adjacent to Jackfish Lake, was busy, too. Atton’s Lake, west of
Battleford, also saw some sales. Lehman said, “With cabins, they’ve been going strong. I think, with the commute, a lot bought homes at Jackfish Lake, just to get out of town. You’re just making the best of it with the money you have, going local.” She had two buyers interested in cabins at a certain price range, but unable to find what they’re looking for. Good Spirit At Good Spirit Lake, between Yorkton and Canora, there hasn’t been much of an impact, however, according to Rob Kozak, president of Re/Max Blue Chip Realty in Yorkton. He said of COVID-19, “It hasn’t impacted it, no.” “If anything, there should be more of a demand, because people want to get out of the city and be more isolated.”.
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The joy of the Lord doesn’t mean a constant grin The joy of the Lord doesn’t mean a constant grin “Why do you always seem glum?� someone asked my friend and fellow Christ-follower. “Christians should be joyful!� My friend, serious by nature, felt challenged and somewhat bruised by that question. It made her wonder if she’d gotten something wrong in her faith and life equation. If her joy-basket had a hole in it. After all, urging his followers to remember well his teachings, didn’t Jesus say, in John 15:11 “These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be made full�? The question niggled long and burrowed deep. She’d grown up singing the catchy Sunday School tune, “I’ve got
the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, down in my heart to stay!� She knew her own joy, and she knew it depended on her relationship to Jesus. But now she wondered how she came across to people who didn’t know or care about faith in God. “Do I come across as miserable?� she asked me. Good question. Must Christ-followers always present as Pollyannas? No cloudy days allowed? Must we be always louder and giddier than people who don’t share our faith? My friend’s merry laugh doesn’t ring out frequently. She doesn’t fling light-hearted conversation around as one would skip stones over water. But I’m sharpened in my own faith by her selfless love for Christ and peace that surrounds
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Sunny Side Up her like sweet fragrance. I love the honesty and depth she brings to every discussion, the kind generosity with which she treats others and the way she boldly approaches people, problems and topics other believers tiptoe around. In spite of her selfdoubt, I could assure my friend that having the joy Christ brings doesn’t mean a constant toothy smile or happy exterior. Both can be easily faked. Even Jesus—burdened
by the sins of the world— was known as a man of sorrows. However, miserable, bitter Christians are an anomaly. I’ve known a few, and she’s not one. During our several-year fairly close friendship, I haven’t found her glum. Quiet, yes. Reserved, usu-
ally. But always pleasant. Long before her birth, God assigned her a unique, quiet personality. Nevertheless, most Christians (including me) have times when they wonder where their joy went. Why peace with God and the sure hope of Heaven aren’t filling their joy-basket. If that’s you, consider some other essential ingredients. What Christians refer to as “the joy of the Lord� is stirred up in faithful hearts by cultivating good spiritual habits. Some of those are: embracing a community of faith, enjoying the company of
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Farmer’s market Yorkton Crossing residents might not be able to go to the farmer’s market lately, but that doesn’t mean the farmer’s market can’t come to them. Life Enrichment Co-odinator
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and regularly praying for those we share it with; focussing on the good about others and our past interactions with them, forgiving and forgetting slights and offenses and anticipating the second coming of Christ with eagerness, not fear—a sure depressant. Cultivate that joy. No pasted-on smile. No forced laughter. Just be an authentic believer, sharing your life and faith (and unique personality) with others in your community in truthful, generous ways that evidence a deep love of God. Joy down in the heart. To stay.
The kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Yorkton know that a lemonade stand is a great way to make a little extra money, so the older group of kids, aged 8-11, organized a sale of their own. The kids did all the work, getting donations from area businesses, doing the marketing, and designing all of the posters. The goal was to give them a chance to learn how to earn some money as
well as give back to the community. All money raised went to area kids. They purchased ice cream treats for the Community Connections day care children and staff, made treat bags for the younger day camp youth upstairs, picked out a Vitamin water for each Club program staff member to say thanks for supporting them and the kids donated $338 back to the Boys and Girls Club.
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Positive stories also exist in COVID-19
Amid the myriad of bad news stories that have arisen in 2020 on the Canadian Prairies due to the impact of COVID-19, there are good news stories too. It is important to recognize not everything is doom and gloom which can become a dark cloud over everything if not careful. It is too easy for everyone, from our federal, provincial and municipal officials to the chatter over a socialdistanced coffee, that things are rather dire. Yes, there are businesses that took it on the chin when COVID-19 hit, and it will take a lot to get back to an even keel. But there are positives out there too. For example, a recent
provincial release noted urban housing starts in July in Saskatchewan increased by 506 per cent, compared to July 2019, which was the highest percentage increase among the provinces. “This is an incredible increase in July housing starts, which is good news for the province’s construction sector and economic recovery in Saskatchewan,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in the release. “It’s more proof that Saskatchewan is weathering the external economic headwinds of the COVID-19 global pandemic and is in a solid position for a strong economic recovery.”
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Calvin Daniels Certainly housing construction has a positive ripple effect in the economy keeping supply companies and tradespeople busy. It’s much the same story in terms of cottage sales which have risen dramatically in this province, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association. Its CEO, Jason Yochim, said on Aug. 10,
in a www.yorktonthisweek.com story by Brian Zinchuk that in the first seven months of 2020, only January and April saw a decline in sales. “Every other month saw an increase year-over-year for that month in sales, with the greatest increase being in June with 102 per cent increase in transactions in cottage country.”
“That’s 101 transactions in June of recreational property in the province,” he said. Last year, June saw 50. Anecdotally, recreation sales; tents, camper trailers, boats and the like have been equally strong to the point supply is an issue. When people are holidaying locally, they spend money locally as well. And now, in terms of good news, comes the 2020 harvest which appears to be a good one, if the weather cooperates. In fact, an article at www.producer.com suggests farmers are poised to harvest a bumper crop citing analysts. In the article Neil Townsend, chief market analyst with FarmLink
Marketing Solutions, said there is staggering potential in the fields this year, especially for cereal crops. FarmLink is forecasting record-shattering yields for wheat, oats and barley after conducting a two-week-long, Prairie-wide crop tour of more than 1,000 fields that ended on July 31. Even if the forecast falls a tad short, a good crop is always a positive for the Prairies. Full grain bins is good news for both the mood of farmers, and the economy. So yes COVID-19 has battered our economy, but there are certainly indications people are spending money and that good things are happening too.
Warm weather helping crops mature in Sask. Warm weather continued to help crops mature throughout the province. This was beneficial for many areas, but some reported premature ripening and damage from high heat. Producers in the province have one per cent of the crop combined and two per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut. The five-year average (2015-2019) for this time of year is two per cent combined and three per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut. Fifty-two per cent of fall rye, 19 per cent of winter wheat, six per cent of field peas and three per cent of lentils are now in the bin. Harvest is most advanced in the south and westcentral regions, where two per cent of the crop in the southwest is combined and one per cent of the crop in the southeast and west-central is combined. Producers in the central and northern regions have less than one per cent of the crop combined, but many expect to start in the coming weeks. Much of the province received small amounts
of rain this week, with parts of the northern, west-central and southeast regions receiving half an inch to an inch. The Broadview area received the most rain this week with 39 mm. The St. Walburg area has received the most rain in the province since April 1 with 433 mm. More rain is needed to help crops during the seedfilling stage. Moisture conditions were slightly reduced this past week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 51 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 12 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 38 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 21 per cent very short. Many producers reported that hay yields are below average this year. Estimated average dryland hay yields for the province are 1.2 tons per acre for alfalfa, 1.1 tons per acre for alfalfa/ bromegrass, 1.0 tons per acre for other tame hay, 1.0 tons per acre for wild hay and 1.8 tons per acre for greenfeed. Estimated average irrigated hay yields are 3.0 tons per
acre for alfalfa, 2.7 tons per acre for alfalfa/ bromegrass and 2.8 tons per acre for greenfeed. The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, dry conditions, heat, wildlife and grasshoppers. There were also isolated reports of hail. Farmers are busy wrapping up haying and baling, getting ready for harvest, desiccating and swathing crops and starting to combine in some areas. East-Central
Saskatchewan: Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas Crops continue to rapidly dry down in the region, with some farmers beginning harvest operations. Less than one per cent of the crop has been combined at this time and two per cent has been swathed or is ready to straight-cut.
Farmers have reported that the heat and dry conditions have resulted in some crops ripening prematurely and not filling properly. Thirty-three per cent of the fall rye, 10 per cent of the winter wheat, four per cent of the field peas and two per cent of the lentils are now in the bin. There were scattered rain showers in the east-central region this week. Areas north of Raymore received the highest amount of rain in the region this week with 20 mm. The
Kelliher area received 16 mm, the Foam Lake area 10 mm, the Lipton and Rama areas eight mm and the Earl Grey, Kenaston and Meacham areas seven mm. Topsoil moisture conditions have continued to deteriorate in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 36 per cent adequate, 45 per cent short and 19 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 22 per cent adequate, 51 per cent short and 27 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, dry conditions and heat. Haying is wrapping up in the region and yields are lower than normal. The warm, dry weather conditions have also limited pasture growth in the region. Farmers are busy wrapping up haying and baling, getting equipment ready for harvest and starting to desiccate pulse crops. Estimated East-central Hay Yield (tons/acre) Dry land Irrigated Land Alfalfa 0.9 N/A Brome/Alfalfa 0.9 N/A Other Tame Hay 0.7 N/A Wild Hay 0.8 N/A Greenfeed 1.7 N/A
How to measure canola losses out the combine By Angela Brackenreed The Canola Council’s goal is for an average threshing loss of two per cent – or less – of total yield across the Prairies. But what is an acceptable amount of canola combine loss for your farm? Every farm will have a different answer, striking their own balance between capturing as much of the crop as possible while also maintaining harvest productivity. To answer that question for your farm, you must first figure out the level of losses out the back of the combine. You might decide that one bushel per acre (bu./ac.) is an acceptable amount of loss, but what if your combine is throwing over three bu./ac. throughout most of the harvest day? You have to check to find out. And then you can decide whether to keep going or start making adjustments. You need three tools to accurately measure
losses: • A drop pan. You can get pans that attach to the bottom of the combine and drop by activating a switch in the cab. These pans usually match closely to the discharge width of the combine sieves. For a lower-tech option, someone can toss a throw pan or use a pan on a stick while the combine goes by at normal operation. No matter what pan you use, you need to know its square footage. • Some way to separate the seed from the chaff. This can be done by hand, but it can be time consuming. Canola screens or an airstream to lift chaff is best. Bushel Plus produces a screening device for this purpose. • A weight or volume measure. Measure the clean collected sample in grams or millilitres, dividing by the square footage of the pan to get a result in millilitres or grams per square foot. Plug your combine
Try the Combine Optimization Tool at canolacalculator.ca. It provides guidelines to set the combine to meet targets for grain loss, grain sample quality and/ or productivity. dimensions (header and discharge width) and the amount of loss into the conversation tables to get loss in bu./ac. For the tables, print off the Combine Seed Loss
Guide. A link to the guide is in the “Measuring actual losses” section of the Harvest Management chapter at canolaencyclopedia.ca. Once you’ve made a
few loss measurements, the next part of the process is to determine how to reduce those losses – if you decide they’re too high. The Combine Optimization Tool at canolacalculator.ca is an excellent resource, showing step by step adjustments to align combine losses with your harvest goals. In 2019, Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) visited 31 farms across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and measured canola threshing losses from 50 machines. These included 40 models from six combine manufacturers. The survey found no connection between combine model and the amount of loss, but weather was a major factor. This emphasizes the need to regularly adjust and test throughout the day and harvest season. Temperatures greater than 23°C, relative humidity less than 45 per cent, and low cloud cover all contributed to
lower losses. Once you become familiar with a machine, you will start to recognize ideal settings for those harvest afternoons that are warm and dry and for the evenings when the straw starts to toughen up. But you can’t get familiar without putting in the time and measuring losses from field to field and with changing weather conditions. You will have in your mind what kind of loss you’re willing to accept, but you can’t know whether the combine is on target unless you check. And by measuring losses, you have a better idea how the combine performs and can be reassured that the combine is doing exactly what you want it to do. Angela Brackenreed is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada and serves central and eastern Manitoba. Email brackenreeda@canolacouncil. org.
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CHERNIPESKI - Ivon passed away August 7, 2020 in his home, just as he wished, surrounded by his family. Ivon Chernipeski, devoted husband of Lillian and loving father to Twyla, Melodyi, and Darcy, was born June 20, 1925 in the district of Theodore, SK. He was one of twelve children born to Steve and Agoffia (nee Maleschuk) Chernipeski. Ivon was raised on the family farm, and attended school in Theodore. Ivon started out on his own at a young age, and did various jobs such as being on a threshing crew, trying his hand as a cook in a lumber camp, or really anything he could in order to make a bit of money. Ivon was never afraid of work. He soon obtained his first gravel truck, and continued to grow, starting his own business, “Chernipeski Bros.� He always said that a day on the truck or loader was a good day. For many years, he was awarded the contract to haul sand and gravel for the city of Yorkton. Ivon also had a love for the land and farmed for many years of his life. Even as he grew older and his legs began to give him trouble, he would tell one of us to drive him up to the combine so that he could climb in. “Once I’m in, I’m good to go,� he would always say. On October 30, 1953 he married the love of his life, Lillian Brown. The two spent 66 years married, raising a family and going through all of life’s good times, as well as of course the bad, side by side. He loved his grandchildren dearly, and held them very close to his heart. They were very special and very important to him. No matter how busy he was, he would always make sure to make time for them, even if it was to sit and have an ice cream. As family was very important to him, so we’re many people who came into his life. He was always so generous and willing to help someone whenever he could. Ivon will always be loved and remembered by his dear wife Lillian, daughters Twyla (Jerry) Borchowitz, Melodyi (Darrell) McKay, and son Darcy (Lorraine) Chernipeski. Grandchildren Derek (Brianne) Borchowitz, Tamara (Robert) Moss, Tarrah Borchowitz, Jessica Chernipeski, Talissa Krause (Kane), Justin Chernipeski, Jillana (Darren) Francoeur, and 6 great grandchildren, Lucas and Nahanni Chernipeski, Sawyer and Noel Borchowitz, and Blakelyn and Kenzie Moss. He is also survived by his brothers: Mike, Victor, Alex, Edward, and Steven, along with one sister, Emily, and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Norman Manwieler officiating. Maria Cole-Gayle and Alicia Oucharek-Mantyka sang solos and were accompanied by organist Laural Tiechrob. The Eulogy was given by Twyla Borchowitz The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Randy Chernipeski, Curtis Chernipeski, Bryan Kindiak, Brian Chernipeski, Larry Liebreich and Delwyn Liebreich serving as casket bearers. Memorial Donations in memory of Ivon may be made to the Adventist Development & Relief Agency as gifts of remembrance. Condolences for the family may be made on www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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SCHRADER - It is with sadness that the family of Herbert H. Schrader announce his passing on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 95 years. Herbert was born on November 17, 1924 in the Calder area. He was the middle child of five children born to Otto and Mathilda (Worth) Schrader. Due to his father’s ill health Herb was in charge of many jobs on the family farm which he enjoyed. These jobs helped to prepare him for the future. Herb was baptized and confirmed in the Grace Lutheran Church in the Beresina District. Herb married Laura (Karras) at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor E. Mayan officiating on October 8, 1949 in Vernon, B.C. Herb and Laura’s marriage was blessed with four children Gerry, Alan, Valerie and Dean. They shared over 70 loving year’s together, receiving congratulatory letters from Queen Elizabeth and Premier Brad Wall. Prior to his career as a farmer Herb worked for Great Lakes paper in Ontario. Herb and Laura farmed in the Churchbridge area for over 50 years where he built the family’s home. He enjoyed welding, carpentry and a great variety of jobs he took great pride in everything that he did. On the family homestead there was an 80 acre lake which created a lot of great memories in both summer and winter for family, friends and hunters. Herb and Laura retired from farming in 2000 and moved to Yorkton. They enjoyed many trips to B.C. and the United States following their retirement. Herb loved the land and nature, especially the animals and harvest season. He drove school bus for many years enjoying the children. Music was a large part of Herb’s life he played piano and sang in the church choir, in his younger years he also sang in a quartet. He entertained many people at local functions and nursing homes. Herb was predeceased by his parents Otto and Mathilda, his in-laws Ed and Martha Karras, his sister’s Emma (Gordon) Porter, and Martha (Jack) Schaan, and brother Eldon, son Gerry and grandchildren Michelle and Holly, nieces Laureen Karras, Sandra and her husband Mark Greenough and nephew Harold Schaan as well as sister-in-law Johanna (Dan) Reiter, Isabelle Karras, brother and sister-in-law Bill and Bertha Karras and brother-in-law Delmar Lewis. Herb will be remembered by his loving wife Laura children Alan (Brenda), Valerie and Dean, daughter-in law Kim and his grandchildren Chris, Amanda, Stephen (Leah), Carla (Paul) Nutter, Krista, Jenn, Austen (Ashley) and Angelia (Travis) Boychuk, and five great- grandchildren Logan, Ella, Ashton, Tristan and Madeline. Herb is survived by his sister Minetta (Lewis), brother-in-law Walter Karras, sister-in-law Dorthea Schrader and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and palliative care staff for the wonderful care that Herb received. A private family service was held on Friday August 14, 2020 at the Yorkton City Cemetery with Pastor Andrew Cottrill officiating. May God keep him in His care. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Callan Blair Cancer Centre or the Lutheran Hour. Heaven and Earth When the warmth of the sun touches my face I see your smile and feel your embrace I hear the whisper of love in the wind And I know that you are close to me again. The rain speaks of tears and the thunder of pain But soon the sun comes, the earth to reclaim As the days come and go and the world moves on I know you’re still here, you’ll never be gone. On the night the Angel came and took your hand We cried as you left for an unknown land But Heaven rejoiced as you came into sight For soul was a diamond shining so bright. -Karen McCombs
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FROEHLICH - John Froehlich of Yorkton, formerly of the Stornoway district, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Yorkton. He was 90 years of age. John was born to Johan and Katarina Froehlich nee Hartman on December 17, 1929 in Saratov County of Russia. He immigrated to Canada on May 1, 1950 along with his close family friends Emil and Erna Krause. They were sponsored by the Lutheran Church and John settled in Stornoway and worked for Edwin Engel for a year and then for Peter Holstein, where he met Evelyn Ellenor Holstein. John and Evelyn married on November 9, 1952 and in 1953 they purchased a farm from Edmund Shilke in the Rhein area. Together they raised five children; Arthur, Gordon, Linda, Perry and Elaine. John was an active member of the Rhein Lions club, Tonkin Curling club, a 4-H leader and a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein. He moved to Yorkton in November 1997 and enjoyed meeting, joking and laughing with his many coffee buddies. John leaves to mourn his family both in Canada and Germany: his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: son Arthur and his wife Shirley Froehlich (nee Benjamin), grandchild Lindsay Macintosh (nee Froehlich) and husband Duncan Macintosh, great grandchildren John and Ellen, grandchild Robert and Jennifer Froehlich (nee Axelson); son Gordon and wife Shirley Froehlich (nee Barker), grandchild Evelyn Froehlich and husband Luke Bernas, great grandchildren Wilson, Ivy and Cooper, grandchild Benjamin and wife Ashley Froehlich (nee Sanderson); daughter Linda and her husband Noel Renneberg, grandchild Ryan and wife Ramona (nee Teichroeb), great grandchildren Quinn and Everett, grandchild Neil and wife April Renneberg (nee Abrey), great grandchildren Emily, Elliott and Lincoln, grandchild Crystal Diederichs (nee Renneberg) and husband Kyle Diederichs, great grandchildren Nora and Violet; son Perry and his wife Virginia Froehlich (nee Bullock); daughter Elaine Gnyp and her husband Wendell Gnyp, grandchildren Keanen and Ashlyn. Brother Nikolaus and his wife Sophia Froehlich (nee Rennich); sister-in-law Joyce Lutz (nee Holstein); Sister-in-law Lra Froehlich (nee Heimann). Close family friends Harold and Linda Krause, John and Selma Gartner (nee Krause). John was predeceased by his wife Evelyn; great granddaughter Chloe Renneberg; brothers Adolf and Alexander; his sister Ida and close family friends Emil and Erna Krause. The graveside service was held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 from Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rhein with Rev. Karen Stepko officiating. Urnbearers were Keanen and Ashlyn Gnyp. Music played was ‘So nimm den meine Haende’ (Lord, Take My hand and Lead Me), ‘Abide With Me, and ‘How Great Thou Art’. Memorials to the Red Cross or to Christ Lutheran Cemetery may be made as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
QUALE - Orin Everett. It is with great sadness the family of Orin Everett Quale announce his passing on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Orin was born in Tisdale on November 6, 1934. Until he was eight, he lived in Porcupine Plain where his father owned the local Imperial Oil station. He then moved with his mother to Regina, Moose Jaw and Glentworth. When she remarried Ray McKague, he moved with her to Savona, BC. When he was 12, he moved back to Porcupine and lived with his father; however, the Armitage family was his second home. When he was in Grade 10, he had to leave school as his father became very ill and he had to help with farming and working in the bush. When he was 20, he moved to Prince George where he worked for his Mom and Ray. He then began working for Rustads as the Mill Superintendent. He had many colourful tales of his life working in the bush. He continued to work every winter at Rustads until 1965 when he chose full time farming south of Bjorkdale. Coleen was the love of Orin’s life. They met at Orin’s friend and Coleen’s cousin, Pat Larwood’s wedding as both were in the same bridal party, but it wasn’t until Ina and Albert’s wedding in 1959 that true love struck. They were married July 20, 1960. They were inseparable and still held hands whenever they went anywhere. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with friends on Tuesday, August 4. Orin and Dennis Lafont became great friends and shared many adventures together. Orin, Coleen, Dennis and his wife Jeanette, often travelled together. One of their biggest trips was down to an airshow in Harlingen, Texas in Lafont’s Cessna. In 1975, he went back to working in the bush in Hudson Bay. He was very proud of his family for running the farm in the winters while he and his crew worked in the bush. His son, Glen, joined him in bush for the last years where he gained Dad’s love for the bush. In 1996, Coleen and Orin sold the farm and retired into Bjorkdale where Orin took up gardening full time. There wasn’t a blade of grass in the entire town that didn’t get mowed. He loved to help combine in the fall for the Hamels, Clarks, Messers and Mahussiers. He took up wood working and loved doing projects for his family, including the playhouse for Daniel and Christine. The fourteen years that they lived in Bjorkdale were some of the happiest times of their lives as they spent lots of time with their grandchildren. After retiring, they began spending their winters first in Arizona and then to Osoyoos. Orin was the local guide for the Osoyoos area. There wasn’t a road or restaurant or winery he didn’t know. They made many new friends during their winters in Osoyoos. When Orin’s health started to fade, they sold the house in Bjorkdale and first moved to Tisdale and later to Rhein to be closer to Janice and Bruce and their family. They have spent the last six years in the Independent Manor in Yorkton, where they met many new friends and he truly enjoyed his final years in Yorkton. He was especially proud of starting the regular Tuesday and Friday coffee parties in the common room. Orin loved participating in the community. He was a councilor in the RM of Bjorkdale, a member of the Bjorkdale School Board, a founding member of the Bjorkdale Lions Club, founding member of the Kelsey Trail Health Board and on the Community Futures Board. He never missed a work bee in the country. Orin never shied away from a good argument on almost any topic. You were welcome to have a different view than he did, and he was more than happy to explain why you were wrong. Orin was predeceased by his parents Thelma McKague and Olaf Quale and his brothers-in-law James Peterson and Wayne Morrow. He is survived by his wife and partner Coleen; his daughter Heather and her husband Wayne Goranson and son, Charles; his son Glen and his wife Rosanne and their son, Daniel and daughter Christine; his daughter Wendy and her husband Duncan Wilson and their son Cory (Jenny) and their daughter Freyja and their son Brantt; his daughter Janice and her husband Bruce Peppler and their children Jared (Coralie) and their daughter Eva and son Nate; their son Brendan and their daughter Taylor (Kenton) Hiduk and their son Landon; sister Randa and her son Justin; Beverley Armitage and family and Jeanette Lafont and family. Orin is fondly remembered by many cousins and “adopted� nieces and nephews and friends. Orin’s service will be at the Bjorkdale Cemetery at 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Because of COVID, we will broadcast the service to those who can attend by car but we will not be able to gather after to share stories. In lieu of flowers please send donations in memory of Orin to Easter Seals Snowarama, Box 5011, Yorkton, SK., S3N 3Z4. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.
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SPELAY - Mildred Spelay, beloved wife of the late Steve Spelay, passed away suddenly at home with her family at her side on Friday, August 7 at the young age of 80 years. Mildred was born in the Whitesand District on October 30, 1939, one of seven children born to Jeanne & John Shumay. She attended school at Springside School. In October 1958, Mildred was united in marriage to Steve Spelay at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. Mildred was a very hard working woman. She worked at the Toronto Dominion Bank for years and then became a full time mom as soon as their four children were born. Once the children grew up, she returned to the work force. She worked for G &J Luggage and Travel Aids where she worked until she retired in 2006. Together, Mildred and Steve and their four children (Darrell, Blaine, Brent & Jodi) enjoyed all of life’s pleasures. This included camping, hockey, curling, baking, cooking and family trips together. Mildred will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed life to its fullest and every day with her family. Some of her favorite moments would be spent visiting with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in their family home. Mildred enjoyed sitting outside in summer with her children viewing her large vegetable garden and yard full of beautiful flowers. Mildred’s heart of gold touched so many lives in such a short time.Mildred is predeceased by her parents Jeanne and John; brothers Steven, George and Donald; husband Steve, son Blaine and son in law Pete. Mildred leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, her daughter Jodi of Saskatoon, her sons Brent of Yorkton, and Darrell (Kim) of Yorkton; grand daughter Brandi (Curtis) McManus, great grand children Ty and Kale McManus; grand daughters Michelle and Shannon Spelay of B.C. as well as numerous relatives and good friends.The Funeral Liturgy was held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Most Rev. Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R. and Very Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Concelebrants. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and choir members. The Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kinsmen Telemiracle as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfuneralhome.com.
YANNOULIS - Ross Yannoulis, late of Yorkton, SK passed away surrounded with love on Wednesday August 12, 2020. Ross was born in Eleohori Arcadia, Greece on June 20, 1954 to Stavros and Kalliopi Giannoulis. He immigrated to Regina, SK, Canada in 1971 and became a Canadian citizen on August 30, 1976. Ross met and fell in love with Irene Tanchuk while living in Regina and they were married on May 18, 1975. They were blessed with four children: Kalliopi, Steven, Michael, and Jamie. They lovingly raised their family in Melville, SK until Irene’s passing on March 13, 1986. Ross found love again with Della Aubin and the family moved to Yorkton in July 1988. Ross and Della spent their life together in Yorkton until Della’s passing on February 9, 2019. Ross had a passion for cooking and owned a few restaurants in his lifetime along with his spouses as well as his brother Peter Giannoulis and good friend John Karapanos. Most recently he owned Cameo Pizza in Yorkton, SK where many a friend and family would gather to visit and share a delicious meal. He loved that he was able to teach his passion for cooking along to his children and grandchildren who loved to be in the kitchen alongside him. Ross had a larger than life personality. He had a wonderful smile, laugh and powerful energy that would brighten a room. He loved to tell stories of his homeland and heritage, much to the delight of his children and grandchildren. Ross loved to sing and had a beautiful singing voice whether it was Greek songs or his favorite songs, Last Kiss or The Gambler. Ross loved sports whether it was his favorite team the Saskatchewan Roughriders or watching the NHL. Ross dearly loved to spend time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren. He would spend time with them playing cards, telling stories, singing, arm-wrestling or making meals together. Ross was predeceased by his parents Stavros and Kalliopi Giannoulis; spouse Irene Yannoulis; and his second spouse Della Aubin. Ross is survived by his brothers, Tasos Giannoulis and Peter Giannoulis; his children, Kalliopi Yannoulis (Brian Twardzik), Steven Yannoulis, Michael Yannoulis (Milijana Lakic), and Jamie Yannoulis (Char Korchinski); his grandchildren Keegan, Karden, Kyra, Irena, Mladen, Milica, Maja, Novak, Dejan and Brodie along with numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK, on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service was held at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, 3000 Argyle Road, Regina, SK on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com.
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Apartments/Condos for Rent ADULT 45+. Renovated, furnished one bedroom suites for rent in Canora. Must have references. Phone 306-563-5281.
FOR SALE: One walk behind rototiller, 5hp, Briggs motor, front tines, very good running order; Seven walk behind lawnmowers in very good running working order. Phone 306-782-9131 or 306-6219783. SOLID BOX cover for six foot truck box. $750.00. 306-783-1688 U-PICK CHERRIES. $15/pail. 40kms West of Yorkton on Hwy #52. Watch for signs on highway. 306-539-2717 or 306-782-6723.
Garage Sales 108 FENSON CRES. Thurs., Aug. 21 & Fri., Aug. 22, 9am-7pm. Antiques, Tools, Household, Furniture, Perennials. Masks Encouraged. 164 MAPLE AVE. Wed., Aug. 19, Thurs., Aug. 20 & Sat., Aug. 21, 9am-6pm. MOVING OUT SALE 4 Erichsen Place, Yorkton Household items, tools, China Cabinet, furniture, amazing assortment!! MASKS MANDATORY!! August 27 12:00 PM-5:00 PM August 28 10:00 AM-5:00 PM August 29 10:00 AM-4: PM Rain or Shine. MOVING SALE 15 Garry Place Household items, kids books, toys, garden items, canning supplies, clothes, furniture, bedding, and misc items. All clean, good condition. August 20, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM August 21, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM August 22, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Rain or Shine. 306-621-1355
Cars 1993 Ford Crown Vic. Very nice condition, two owners, 153,000kms. Asking $2,500. Phone 306-621-6918. 2007 BUICK ALLURE CX. 3.8L, 4-door, auto, power seats, new tires, 116,000kms. Asking $6,000 OBO. Phone 306-621-7491.
Collectibles & Classic Cars
TWO BEDROOM, one bedroom and bachelor apartments for rent. Special rates for seniors. Call 306621-6793.
‘63 or ‘64 GALAXY, 4-door, automatic car. Asking $1,000. 204734-0572.
Houses For Rent
LUXURY TT 1987 T-bird coupe, low mileage, great shape. Asking $8,000. Phone 204-937-2907.
BEAUTIFUL 2 or 3 bedroom townhouse; 1200 sq.ft., close to schools & hospital. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-537-3228 or Trevor 306-3166878.
Parts & Accessories USED 6.6 Duramax Turbo Diesel 225,000km/140,000 miles. Phone or text 204-734-8355
Farm Implements SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for a 3 bedroom home. Fridge and stove included. Well kept, clean and quiet neighborhood. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.
Suites For Rent FIRST CHOICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites for rent. Incentives Available Immediately. Gary Delesoy 306-621-6793.
Services for Hire BUILDING NEW, Doing Renos, need repairs. Over 20yrs. experience. Able to do framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tape, texture, paint, flooring. Specialize in walk-in tile showers, finish carpentry, windows & doors, siding, decks. Will travel. Guaranteed workmanship. Call Glen 306-6414987.
SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.
For Sale - Misc
2001 WESTWARD 9350 Swather, Cummins turbo-charged engine, 2spd, 36ft 4 hydraulic drive header, recent canvasses, excellent shape, field ready. $40,000. Phone 778-220-9285. FOR SALE Morris 10 bale hay wagon. Case HI 84 baler. $2500.00 each. 306-547-4725 GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB JOHN DEERE 8650 Tractor, rebuilt engine; John Deere 8630 Tractor; John Deere 5020 Tractor w/Leon loader; John Deere 8820 Titan II combine, dual wheels, AWD. Phone 306-782-2287. MORRIS 21ft. deep tiller with hydraulic wing lift $900; Hopper box $1,200. Phone 306-563-6303 Canora.
Feed & Seed
100 ACRES of standing mixed hay in the Jedburg area. Offers accepted. 306-627-3445
Apartments / Condos-For Sale INDEPENDENT ADULT LIVING apartments in Martensville, SK. Spend your retirement years in a community close to family/friends in the Saskatoon area that has large city services with small town safety and charm. More info @ www.chateauvilla.ca http://www.chateauvilla.ca, 306281-4475 or chateauvilla@sasktel.net.
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Duplexes for Sale
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HIGH END Duplex For Sale on Good Spirit Cres. Granite throughout, hardwood flooring, 3 bedroom. Call 306-621-7485 or 306621-7439. Serious inquiries only please.
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For Sale by Owner LAKE OF THE PRAIRIES above Ricker’s Campground. 47 Lakeshore Drive. Beautiful acreage, new roof, new windows, move-in ready. Reduced $429,000. Call 204-937-2907.
Lots & Acreages for Sale RM of Preeceville Acreage. 20 acres with 1993 16 x 80 mobile home with attached 24 x 32 addition. 6 bedrooms, 2 baths, root cellar under addition, fence for horse, big lawn, 2 garden plots, cement sidewalk, on town water. Asking $180,000 OBO. Call Willie 306547-3434.
Battledrill excites from the first look It’s always good when you discover a new game and become excited by it before ever playing it. Typically, that is the case with new abstract strategy games, deck builders, and especially skirmish level miniatures games. In the case of mini games the key to grab attention are great looking miniatures and a game world that interests (steampunk, medieval Japan come to mind), and after that you get around to looking into game play, although often the minis are bought without a look at the rules. So recently I came upon Star Scrappers: Battledrill, a space western skirmish wargame and I was immediately intrigued. On www.kickstarter. com the miniatures look incredible and the idea of space western skirmish conjures images of Firefly and Oblivion which are both fun settings. So how did the game come to be? “Wojciech Guzowski and Marek Raczynski are two experienced wargamers who love science-fiction and beautiful miniatures,” explained Piotr Zuchowski Community Manager at Hexy Studio. They have always wanted to create their own wargame (Marek is also a board game designer with two titles to his account so far, Hard City and Slyville: Jester’s Gambit) and have been working on it for quite a time. “As members of Hexy Studio, a creative team whose specialty is animation, graphic design and 3D modeling for gaming purposes, and who runs an online shop with original miniatures (hexy. store), they have found a great environment to
shape and develop their ideas. “Star Scrappers is also Hexy Studio’s original setting, which has started with collector’s miniatures sold at our shop, and then expanded into a whole universe and a line of games.” But why create yet another miniature skirmish game? “Our aim is to provide a simple, yet challenging game system that people will enjoy,” offered Zuchowski. “And as for the components, we wanted to create a bridge between traditional tabletop gaming and digital content, as both of these fields are areas of Hexy Studio’s interest as a company. With the growing popularity of home 3D printing, we thought it would be a nice and refreshing take to offer a tabletop skirmish game with 100 per cent digital content that the players could print out themselves. “This is simply a cheaper alternative for traditional physical wargames where you need to buy rules, cards, terrain elements and of course unit minis.” The idea of digitally selling 3D files to home print was intriguing, so I followed up for more about why they went that direction? “The 3D sculptors who work with us make great models and we wanted to share them with as many people as pos-
sible,” said Zuchowski. “Manufacturing a regular physical wargame is a huge undertaking, an investment which is often beyond the possibilities of a small independent design studio. Selling files at a comparatively lower price is a good way to reach new people, but it also lowers the entry threshold for the player - you can read the rules online first, then buy the files, but you don’t have to print everything at once - just the models you want.” So it was interesting to print a few of the models to see just how well they turned out. “Once I get the files downloaded I load them into a program that allows me to place support materials under the overhangs as well as orient the model to allow for the most detail, as with my low end printer anything under supports is usually muddied,” offered Jordan CraibPetkau the master 3D printer in our gaming group. “I then save the file and load that into a program called a slicer which slices the model into layers and exports a file the printer can read. “I add resin to the reservoir of the printer and put an SD card with the print file in. Hit start and let it go, total print time varies depending on model orientation, in this case between 6 and 8 hours. Continued on Page A16
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FOR SALE 4 1800 Bushel Hopper Bins $3600.00 each. 1 1500 Bushel Hopper Bin $3000.00. Phone 1306-783-8388
PRAIRIE DOME POTATOES is hiring for positions beginning Sept 1, 2020 for full time seasonal work. Experience and education will be provided on site. Job duties include: -grading, sorting, packaging seed potatoes -pruning, picking, weeding and planting fruit trees -trimming and chipping of trees -general maintenance and upkeep Must be reliant and must have own transportation. Located 6 miles South of Yorkton on Highway 9. Bring own lunch. Wage: Beginning at $11.32/hr. Applicants may apply for the positions by phone (306-782-7297), fax (306-783-7853), email (prairiedome@gmail.com) or mail resume to the following address: Prairie Dome Potatoes, Attention: Kirk, Box 36, Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2V6.
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Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and More sales@ Integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www. integritybuilt.com
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BATTLEDRILL Continued from Page A15 “Clean up involves protective gear (gloves and a respirator) a container filled with isopropyl alcohol and an old tooth brush. I remove the support materials and then rinse the finish ed print in the alcohol and scrub to remove any uncured resin. After that it goes under a UV light to finish curing. Spray primer follows.� In the case of Battledrill the resulting minis are ready to paint now. “I found the detail on these models to really come out quite nicely, even under the support material,� noted CraibPetkau. “The poses are dynamic but still printable, and having the files broken into keyed parts makes arranging them on a smaller print bed easier. “One issue I ran into was after the parts were cured either due to slight warping during printing or curing the keys no longer fit together and had to be cut off or shaved down. “I think I could have printed the single part models instead and they would have turned out just as good if not better.� As for the game, what
did designers find most challenging in its creation. “Balancing between the fun factor and light rules and deep, challenging tactical aspect,� said Zuchowski. “We wanted to make the battles quick and dynamic, but still offering many different options for the players. We are very happy with how this looks like now.� The designers note too that no single element stands out for them. “It’s hard to pick one thing for which you love your child the most, isn’t it?� asked Zuchowski. “I think it all depends on what a player expects from a game, I am sure that everyone will find in Battledrill something different that will appeal to them. “We love the setting, for example - space western, heavily inspired by works of popular culture,
filled with references, puns and Easter eggs and we had a lot of fun writing the lore of the game. “Those who value the graphic aspect of their games should love our 3D models and card artwork. “Wargamers will definitely find an innovative take on Action Point systems attractive and worth checking out.� How game play goes will be detailed in a follow-up review after a play through, or two after the printed minis are based and ready to go. The good news, more is to come too. “We have plans for both Battledrill and the Star Scrappers universe in general,� said Zuchowski. “The game will definitely continue to grow with new models released in the Print3D’n’Play format. The setting will grow as well with new products, one of them will be a card game by the designer of Terraforming Mars, Jacob Fryxelius. “And this will definitely not be the last game set in this colorful sci-fi world.� For more details check out www.hexy.studio
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