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Mayor will not run this fall By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton will have a new mayor after this November’s municipal election. Bob Maloney, who has held the position the past eight years announced Monday on the steps of City Hall he would not seek another term. “I will not be seeking re-election ... I feel it is time I step down,” he said speaking to local press, family and City Councillors and staff. Maloney will end a long stint on local council, first being elected as a Councillor in 2003, after being asked to run by then Mayor Phil DeVos,

Bob Maloney was first elected to Yorkton Council in 2003, and has served as the city’s mayor the past eight years. who Maloney said was looking for people wanting “to support growth,” beginning with the retrofit and expansion of the now Gallagher Centre. Maloney said he was

never looking to step into the Mayor’s chair. “I was happy with being a Councillor,” he said, but added when a job change meant then Mayor James Wilson

would not run again, he decided to step up. In his brief remarks Monday Maloney reflected on his time as Mayor, citing his time on the provin-

cial Municipalities of Saskatchewan Board and as vice-president of Cities, as well as his role with the City Mayor’s Caucus. Maloney also spent

time saying a series of thank yous, starting with his spouse. “I want to thank my wife Diane for all her support,” he said,

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Eighth Habitat For COVID-19 Humanity home completed ends Harvest Showdown for 2020 By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

It was a huge day for Maranda Belcourt and her daughters, Anyka, Genesis, Aneesa and Aleesa, as the official ceremony to mark completion of their new Habitat For Humanity home was held Monday in the city. Belcourt is a hard-working single mother who wants the best for her family, to provide them with educational opportunities and a home that they can call their own, noted a HFH release. With traditional homeownership out of her reach, she turned to Habitat for Humanity Yorkton for help. “This journey we have taken has been exciting,” she said of the build Monday, adding the opportunity of having a new home for herself and her family ishuge. “... The work that has been put into making our dream come true has been fantastic.” In a release Belcourt said the HFH program was just the thing she needed to help make owning a home possible.

New home owner Maranda Belcourt “When I heard that I had been chosen to be a Habitat homeowner, I was overjoyed with thankfulness to God, Jesus, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, sponsors and all who said through the years that I should apply”, she recalled in the release. “Shaking, dancing and sobbing on the phone with

the Habitat Yorkton Committee when they gave me the news, I felt I gained an extended family. I am so excited to be a part of the Habitat family.” This is Habitat for Humanity’s eighth home in Yorkton. The home is an approximately 1000 square feet raised bungalow, with four bedrooms and a finished basement. Construction was made possible by donors and supporters, including The Mosaic Company, RH Electric, and the generous in-kind and financial contributions from the individuals and businesses in the community of Yorkton. Habitat Yorkton received $65,000 in funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments. Highways and Infrastructure Minister and Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit on behalf of the province noted his government has invested some $12 million in HFH homes across the province, $450,000 of that on the eight builds in Yorkton.

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The 2020 Grain Millers Harvest Showdown & Yorkton New Holland PBR has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic “After much discussion and review of government guidelines, the Yorkton Exhibition Association Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Grain Millers Harvest Showdown and Yorkton New Holland PBR,” stated a release circulated to media Tuesday. “During this time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of everyone involved with an event of this size is of the utmost importance.” The release goes on to state, while 2020 has been a difficult year for the Yorkton Exhibition, planning will continue for 2021 events. People can stay up to-date on YEA happenings by checking their website at www.yorktonexhibition.com as well as their Facebook page, or following Yorkton This Week. “We would like to thank all our event partners, sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, community organizations and patrons for all of their support and we look forward to the future and bringing our friends and neighbours together again,” concluded the release.

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HABITAT Continued from Page A1 The dollars are a good investment, said Ottenbreit. “We’re creating a home, not just creating a house,” he said. The home is also possible due to the generous support from the community in both inkind and cash donations. These donations have come through individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events, including the Annual Colour Fun Run. Habitat Yorkton also has built a unique partnership with the Ministry of Policing and Corrections,

where trainees from the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre played an integral role in the construction of the Belcourt home. The City of Yorkton also played a role in terms of being involved with the lots the new home and previous seven homes have been built. “It’s a great project,” said Mayor Bob Maloney. “... It’s a hand up, not just a hand out.” He noted that the Belcourt family were involved in the building of the home, and have a mortgage that they will pay. “. . . I couldn’t be more

proud of what happened here.” About Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Yorkton operates as a Chapter under the umbrella of Habitat for Humanity Regina. Habitat Yorkton has an active volunteer board that has served seven families with safe, decent and affordable housing. About Habitat for Humanity Regina: Founded in 1993, Habitat for Humanity Regina is a non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Habitat Regina’s mission

is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat Regina has Chapters in Moose Jaw, Estevan, and Yorkton. With the help of over 1000 volunteers annually, Habitat Regina has served over 100 families with safe, decent and affordable housing. For more information on Habitat for Humanity Regina please visit www. habitatregina.ca

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Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Government of Saskatchewan, through SHC, jointly contributed $65,000 to build this home through the National Housing Strategy bilateral agreement. • Including this project, our investment to Habitat for Humanity in Yorkton will total $445,000. • The Government of Canada is currently rolling out its National Housing Strategy (NHS), an ambitious 10-year, $55 billion plan that will create 125,000 new housing units and lift 530,000 families out of housing need, as well as repair and renew more than 300,000 housing units and reduce chronic homelessness by

50 per cent. • The province’s overall commitment to Habitat for Humanity totals more than $12.4 million since March 2009. This total includes funding of $600,000 from the provincial Summit Action Fund. • Habitat’s innovative delivery model provides opportunities for families to stabilize their housing and to achieve their homeownership goals. Each partner family selected by Habitat contributes 500 partnering hours in building their home or other Habitat homes. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity and their work across Saskatchewan, visit www. habitat.ca.

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following that a thank you with others for longterm Councillor Randy Goulden, and recent addition Aaron Kienle, both in attendance. Past Mayors and Councillors were also thanked for their contributions to the city, as were former MLA Clay Serby and sitting MLA Greg Ottenbreit. “I have nothing but respect for their contributions,” adding regardless of political stripes “... we do grow men and women passionate about the city.”

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, Yorkton Business Improvement District and local media were also recognized in Maloney’s remarks. After his remarks, in a scrum with media, Maloney also reflected on what had been accomplished in his years on Council including the Gallagher Centre project which will be paid for by 2021, the civic operations building currently being built, the new fire hall, the $34 million water treatment plant and the $34 million in drainage work.

City Accounts now ready By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In accordance with The Cities Act and The Cities Regulations, we are required to produce the public accounts document on an annual basis. This document includes the following: • Employee Salaries of $50,000 or more • Council

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Local author pens crop cover book By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer What is soil health and why is it so important? That is one of the questions a new book by a local area author looks to answer, and more importantly to provide essential information for farmers who want to increase the fertility of their fields for increased production. Cover Cropping in Western Canada is the first book by Saltcoats area farmer Kevin Elmy, best known for years involved with Friendly Acres Seed Farm and more recently as the man behind covercropping.ca So how did Elmy go from producer to author? “When on the road all winter doing winter meetings, people we’re asking similar questions for the last few years,” he told Yorkton This Week. “Producers felt confused on where to start. They needed a resource to help guide them on their soil regeneration journey. There are a lot of excellent resources out there but nothing from Western Canada. I thought maybe it was a good way to help share my experiences and findings.” And, Elmy does have an extensive background in terms of agriculture. He convocated from the U of S in 1992 and from there worked as an agronomist for Clements in Russell, Manitoba. It was then on to become an assistant elevator manager in Carbon, Alberta in 1993, moving to Regina to work for Saskatchewan Wheat Pool as a seed production coordinator from 1994 to 1996. Next Elmy worked for SeCan Association from 1996 to 1999 as a marketing representative, before moving back to Saltcoats when he bought land in 1999 and worked for Sharpe’s Soil Service as the Seed Manager until 2000. “Then we concentrated on building our farm, seed sales, agronomy, and new opportunities,” he said. “I was a consultant for Western Ag Labs for about sixyears, worked as a marketing rep for Quarry Seed for sevenyears, and started Cover Crops Canada in 2008.” Currently Elmy is working as a cover crop consultant for Imperial Seed since 2009, as well as doing some work with General Mills Regenerative Ag program in the Melfort area. “I have gained experience by working in many different aspects in the agriculture field, which helped me to understand it more,” he said. Still Elmy has no formal training as a writer past “dabbling” writing articles for

Kevin Elmy Grainews for 10-year about what he was “seeing and doing on the farm.” But, Elmy dove into writing. “Writing was easy,” he said. “Keeping my thoughts gathered so I did not repeat myself was the toughest. There are so many good resource people out there that are paving the way for us with so many ‘new’

ideas to produce food. ‘New’ because most of this is based on old agronomy.” It helped that Elmy said he retains information well. “My memory is good at remembering conversations, speaker’s comments, experiments and observations I have seen - (my Wife’s birthday or anniversary, not so much), so

pulling stories together was relatively easy.” Then his wife stepped into buff out some of the rough spots. “Christina spent a lot of time editing the different versions, making my English more bearable and more clear,” he said. Ultimately the most diffi-

cult aspect of the book was getting it started. “It started about five years ago. I did not know where to start; whom to talk to too. What it would cost. All the details (of doing a book),” said Elmy. The result is that Cover Cropping in Western Canada is an informative read for producers. “Producers are voicing they want to change their management systems,” he related. “I wanted to pull information together as a quick reference to get producers started in the ‘right’ direction. The book is available at www.covercropping.ca “That’s why I spend time talking about setting goals, defining soil health, or getting producers to describe where they want to be. Everyone sees success differently. Setting goals and attainable expectations leads to success. Because there are so many opportunities to meet goals the book may seem at times a little vague. But it is getting people to set up their own system for regenerative agriculture.” So what is the best aspect of the book? “It is one of the first books I have seen with ideas and guidelines on a journey to regenerative agriculture within Western Canada,” reiterated its author. “There is a section on plant species and what they do, how to design blends and how to manage them. It is a how to guide to make a map of how to do regenerative Ag.” How Elmy feels about the book is still something he has not quite determined, having only seen a pdf version so far. “Once I see a printed version I think it will hit me,” he said, adding overall, yes he likes what he has created. “I tried to keep it simple and short. So far the initial response to preprint announcement has been overwhelming.” The potential audience is broad in terms of producers. “The nice thing with my approach is that I kept it to conventional, organic producers, grain and livestock producers, orchards, vegetable producers, gardeners, and hobby farms, anyone who depends on the soil for their income or their food supply,” said Elmy. So is there another book to be written? “Yes, we are always learning,” said Elmy, adding “I am not shy on sharing my opinions. Will it be on cover crops, maybe not? But I’ll see what I missed being clear on in it after people read it. I could almost do a book on each chapter. “Who knows what the future brings.”

Local Kinsmen member receives award By Devin Wilger Staff Writer A long-time member of the Yorkton Kinsmen has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Kin Canada general meeting on Aug. 22. This award is given to a member who has dedicated their life to the furthering and betterment of the Kin association and its goals. George Flunder has been a member of the Kinsmen since 1966, first joining the Esterhazy Kinsmen and continuing to Yorkton in 1971. Flunder said that he’s been working with the Kinsmen on all of their major projects since, whether it’s Telemiracle,

the Perogy Cup, and selling trip of the month tickets. He regularly sells over 100 tickets with the contest. “I try to help them along.” Even now, there are still firsts for Flunder, as he made his Telemiracle debut in 2019, performing on stage. He didn’t just perform, however, also raising $10,000 for Telemiracle in the same year. He continues to perform for local audiences, including at The Bentley Retirement Community. “The Yorkton Kinsmen club are truly honoured to have George, one of their own, be presented with the Lifetime Achievement award. The

Yorkton and entire Kin Family is truly grateful for all the years that George has dedicated to serving the community in which he proudly calls home. George, you are a true epitome of Charity begins at home! We are very proud of you for your milestone,” said Sunil Shah with the Yorkton Kinsmen in a release. His work with the Kinsmen continues, and he was preparing the Kinsmen Radio Bingo tickets on his return from the national meeting. Flunder said that as he is retired now, he has more time to help out with the Kinsmen, and it’s a good way to keep active and build a legacy.

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Politics They say religion and politics don’t mix, but nobody really ever explains why. It’s really because there isn’t much compromise in our religious views, which is perfectly fine. Politics, however, is all about compromise – not only just a need to compromise religious beliefs, but also a need to make concessions on a whole variety of views to fit the needs of a society that encompasses a lot of different views. It’s early in the tenure of new Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O’Toole, but it does seem he may be getting this concept in a way that Andrew Scheer perhaps didn’t. In a free democracy, we are all entitled to our private religious beliefs. Frankly, we are all still entitled to our private beliefs on most anything. It’s only when individuals spout their private views on personal matters - often, for the explicit purposes of converting others that they should share that view - that such views become a problem. And they especially become a problem for politicians who either promote specific views because they sincerely believe them or because they see some political advantage in promoting them. This has become a significant problem for the Conservative Party - a problem that O’Toole needs to address. Since the demise of the old Progressive Conservative party that re-emerged without the “progressive” aspect in their title, some have questioned whether they can form a national government. Well, clearly they can, as we have seen the past couple decades. Stephen Harper - who will be seen as the father of the modern-day Conservative party certainly held many social conservative views. But that didn’t prohibit him from leading the then very new party to 10 years in power (albeit, only one of his four elections produced a majority government). For Harper and his era Conservatives, it was a matter of re-focusing on other things like the economy. It was also a matter of being able to address social issues when they come up, as Harper clearly did when he issued an apology to First Nations and Metis survivors of residential schools. That the CPC, itself, would force Scheer to resign after just one election in which he forced the Justin Trudeau Liberals into minority government territory and secured the most votes was an admission of something that was right. For whatever qualities Scheer demonstrated as a family man who was personally likable, there was uneasiness both inside and outside the party that he could not be seen to separate his personal beliefs from party policy. Whatever Harper’s personal views were on social issues, he defined himself as a fiscal conservative who would not change laws on issues involving things like women’s reproductive choice or protection of those in the LBGTQ community. (And make no mistake that there was considerable pressure on those inside and outside caucus to do so.) Scheer, struggled in these areas. Coupled with the fact that many Canadians were looking for a leader with serious environmental policies, Scheer face an erosion of trust. O’Toole seems to determined not to make the same mistake and is perhaps better positioned to not repeat errors. For starters, his voting record as an MP and minister in Harper’s government was one of prochoice and supportive of LBGTQ issues. In other words, he did not come to the helm of the Conservative party beholding to the social conservatives, although it was evident social conservatives were more comfortable with them than they were with rival Peter MacKay. O’Toole has also sent out strong early signals his priorities will be Western alienation and support of the oil, gas and agriculture sectors. This is critical not just for the CPC but also for the good of the country as a whole. In his early days, O’Toole is demonstrating he gets it. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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n the fall when Yorkton residents head to the polls in the municipal election they will be starting a new chapter in local politics. The election in November will see this community needing to elect a new mayor as veteran member of Council Bob Maloney announced Monday he will not be seeking a third term as mayor. At the brief announcement held on the steps of City Hall, Maloney, who was first elected to Council in 2003 spent most of his time offering his thanks, starting quite naturally with his wife Diane and his family. Next came thanks for long-term Councillor Randy Goulden, and recent addition Aaron Kienle, both in attendance, past Mayors and Councillors for their contributions to the city, as were former MLA Clay Serby and sitting MLA Greg Ottenbreit. “I have nothing but respect for their contributions,” adding regardless of political stripes “... we do grow men and women passionate about the city.” The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, Yorkton Business Improvement District and local media were also recognized in Maloney’s remarks. But, it should be the community who is doing the thank-yous to Maloney. While not everyone would agree with his position on every issue, and he was in a closely contested battle to get his second term, narrowly topping Chris Wyatt, no one can deny his stalwart dedication to our community. In his brief remarks Monday Maloney reflected on his time as Mayor, citing his time on the provincial Municipalities of Saskatchewan Board and as vice-president of Cities, as well as his role with the City Mayor’s Caucus, which show how well-respected he has been provincially. While taking a role at the provincial level, it is back here in the city that Maloney has worked his hardest. His office at City Hall was always accessible.

He was always willing, when able to, to attend a ribbon cutting, to bring greetings to groups, and to represent our city proudly. Maloney has also helped guide Councils dating back to his first election in 2003 in dealing with some very major projects. After his remarks Monday, in a scrum with media, Maloney reflected on what had been accomplished in his years on Council including the Gallagher Centre project which will be paid for by 2021, the civic operations building currently being built, the new fire hall, the $34 million water treatment plant and the $34 million in drainage work. Those are huge undertakings for our community, all needed, all costly, all successful, and with the City in a fine financial state. At the most recent regular meeting of Council the 2019 draft Audited Financial Statements were reviewed. In terms of finances the City has a debt limit of $42 million noted the report circulated to Council. Details of the outstanding loans include: • Fire Hall $ 3,424,666 • Gallagher Centre $465,360 • Queen Street Water Treatment Plant $3,282,000 • Work on Dracup Ave $4,775,997 The total outstanding sits at $11,948,023. This leaves the city with approximately $30,050,000 of debt available, as of Dec 31, 2019. That means Maloney leaves the reins to someone new with the finances in great condition, and that is a great measure of the city under his tenure. It is clichéd to say he leaves big shoes to fill, but it is appropriate given what Maloney has done in his job of Mayor on our behalf. The next person to sit in the big chair will forge their own path, but will not do the job with any more passion as Maloney did it. Great job and thank you sir!

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History Corner Hunting Prairie Chicken

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Karey Harris is the Acro Educator for the 2020-2021 season with Sask Express. Harris will be recognizable to many readers after teaching in the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division from 2009 – 2012, and for her involvement with Yorkton Film Festival. Harris is also a rhythmic gymnastics coach with extensive experience, involvement, and training in the sport. She has worked with athletes of all ages and levels, is an NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) Level 3 certified coach, Learning Foundations course conductor and co-founder and creator of the Challenge Cup competition in Saskatchewan. Throughout her career, Harris has been involved in coaching, choreographing, and adjudicating rhythmics, serving on local, provincial, and national boards, and operating two rhythmic gymnastics clubs. The new position is an exciting one, offered Harris. “It’s basically looking after the program; a lot of teaching, mentoring, coaching,” she said. The exciting aspect is the way the position brings education, rhythmic gymnastics instruction and dance all together, said Harris.

Karey Harris “It entwines all the disciplines together,” she said, both for members of Sask Express and for her as Acro Educator. That is of course at the heart of rhythmic gymnastics where Harris has been involved for years, the blending of gymnastics and the art of dance into something else. “It’s a sport, but it’s also very much an art,” she said, adding that is an element she can bring to Sask Express performers. Harris also remains involved in education as an elementary school principal in Regina.

Photo Circa 1915. Not too many women of the early 20th century posed for the camera while holding a gun. This photo was one of several the donor, John Thompson from Ladysmith, B.C. received from relatives in England. The packet contained photos believed to be from the Yorkton region, which had been

sent in the early 1900s to England by area relatives. The only inscription on the back of the photo was “Women shooting prairie chicken.” Asked to comment on the picture, Weapons Training/Instructor with the Canadian Forces, marksman and researcher, Mike Steckhan of Saskatoon says: “Considering the era, this woman appears to have dressed adequately for the hunting event. She is holding the rifle correctly... not only tight to her shoulder, but she has one foot back to make a stable stance. It is, however, the wrong foot and she appears to be trying to look through the sights with her left eye, so it is suspected that she is either posing or is, more likely, a left-handed person being taught how to shoot right-handed! Shooting a .22 in this way is fine, but if she fired a larger rifle or a shotgun in that manner, she’d end up on her bum!” The rifle appears to be Remington Model 12, round barrel, standard open sights, .22 calibre, manufactured between 1909 to 1936. This edition of History Corner was originally published in the Oct. 6, 2010 issue of Yorkton This Week. Terri Lefebvre-Prince

Parkland campuses re-opened Monday Parkland College campuses re-opened to learners and the public on Monday, Aug. 31. This marks the fourth and final phase of the College’s reopening plan and is the result of months of preparation for a healthy and safe return to in-person programming. “We are ready to open our campuses,” said President & CEO Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh. “Our staff have worked incredibly hard over the summer to prepare our facilities to be compliant with

COVID-19 guidelines. We have also devoted considerable effort to developing online programming and training our instructors to deliver curriculum online, in order to enrich the educational experience of our learners.” The College is delivering classes this fall through Blended Learning – a mix of online instruction, faceto-face classes, experiential learning, and alternative delivery methods. Blended Learning gives

the College the flexibility to provide instruction while managing risks associated with COVID19. All programs will have an online component to help limit the number of people on campus. All visitors, students, and staff are required to wear masks. They are mandatory in hallways, bathrooms, common areas, and any space where physical distancing of two metres cannot be maintained. Campus access tracking is an essential part of

the College’s safety protocols. Members of the public accessing College sites are required to complete a brief health questionnaire and sign in on a visitor log. Additional safety precautions are in place, including plexiglass shields at reception areas, extra hand sanitizer stations, and frequent cleaning and sanitizing schedules. Some common areas are off-limits or have restricted access, while decals have been placed on floors and

signs on walls to help control traffic flow and aid in physical distancing. “Our shared priority, at all levels of the education system, is the health and safety of students and staff,” Hoddenbagh added. “We are glad to be opening, but we remain ready to adapt at any point as the pandemic evolves.” About Parkland College: Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training

as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/professional development. — Submitted

Fiscal update says things are better than expected By Brian Zinchuk - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Regina – Saskatchewan’s fiscal state has improved since it released its budget in the earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. 27, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer released the province’s first quarter fiscal update, and overall things aren’t looking as bad as they did on June 15, when the budget was released. The Saskatchewan Party government expects it will take until 2022 for the provincial economy to return to its preCOVID-19 levels. Harpauer said the update and mediumterm outlook “shows an improving economy, a smaller deficit and a return to surplus in 2024 25.” The budget deficit for the 2020 fiscal year is now expected to come in at $2.1 billion. That’s a $296 million improvement from the budget released three months ago. The Saskatchewan

economy is now forecast to contract 5.5 per cent in 2020, an improvement from the 6.3 per cent decline forecast in the 2020-21 budget. In 2021, Saskatchewan’s economy is projected to rebound with real GDP growth of 4.6 per cent. The budget expected revenue for this year to come in at $13.6 billion. The update now expected revenue to be $14.05 billion, an increase of $398 million, or 2.9 per cent, from budget. Next year revenue is projected at $14.7 billion, $15.5 billion in 2022-2023, $16.3 billion in 2023-24, and finally just under $17 billion in 2024-25, when the province is expected to se a $125 million surplus. The increase for this year is largely due to $338 million of federal funding under the federalprovincial Safe Restart Agreement. A modest $56 million increase in resource revenue is also forecast at first quarter. Expenses are forecast to be $16.18 billion, an increase of $103 million, or 0.6 per cent, from budget. The forecast includes a $72 million

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increase for the health system, a $70 million increase for municipalities and a $35 million increase for new supports for the tourism industry. These forecasts are built on a few assumptions, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Rupen Pandya. The principal assumption is that public health measures in Saskatchewan and around the world are successful in dealing with the pandemic. Pandya said, “We don’t anticipate a return to large scale closures of the economy. In fact, outbreaks will be managed on a local basis. And going forward, COVID-19 can be mitigated. And we’re forecasting of return to pre-COVID in 2022 in terms of the full

functioning economy.” The update includes forecasts for the price of West Texas Intermediate oil to average US$38 per barrel this year, US$44 per barrel next year, then $49 per barrel in 2022, US$57 per barrel in 2023 and US$59 per barrel in 2024. Those assumptions are based on private sector and local-level production sales data, according to Pandya. Potash, however, is expected to remain essentially flat over the same time horizon, at US$179.43 per KCL tonne this year, and slowly creeping up to US$195.21 in 2024. Wheat and Canola prices are also expected to remain within a few percentage points of current prices. Wheat is

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pegged at $226 per tonne this year, rising slowly to $235.99 per tonne in 2024. Canola is $454.30 per tonne for this year, and is expected to fluctuate between $472.57 per tonne in 2021, down a few dollars over the next two years, and returning to $472.92 per tonne in 2024. The update noted that improving oil prices helped the state of the province’s finances, as they aren’t as poor as they were initially expected. The budget forecast WTI at US$30 per barrel. But Harpauer isn’t

relying on resource revenue to make up for the expected growth in revenue. “We’re projecting for non-renewable resource revenues that are only 10 per cent of our budget, and will remain so,” she replied, when asked where the additional revenue will come from over the next several years. “We made a significant structural change to our budget, which is why I feel very confident, and it is own source revenue and taxation. So a large

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Next Council Meeting Monday, September 14, 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. The project also includes a new pathway from the roundabout at Dracup Avenue and Darlington Street to the new roundabout at Mayhew Avenue and Darlington Street. For more information and detour/site maps see Yorkton.ca/construction. You may also call the Public Works Department at 306-786-1760.

Mayhew/Darlington Project Phase 2 extension The City has received an updated schedule from our contractors on the Mayhew Avenue/Darlington Street Reconstruction Project. Completion of Phase 2, which includes the roundabout, pedestrian crossing lighting and landscaping, is now expected to be September 21, weather permitting. The intersection will be closed and the perimeter around the construction site will be well delineated and secured until opened to traffic. A pedestrian corridor will be clearly marked on the north side of Darlington for the safe passage of children when schools open. This has been a message from the City of Yorkton.

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Over the last few months, the downtown city owned parking lots were free to park in. On September 1st, 2020, pay parking in the downtown lots has resumed. This means that anyone parking in the downtown City owned parking lots must pay at the multi-space pay stations or purchase a parking permit from City Hall or the City of Yorkton website. With pay parking resuming, that also means that enforcement will be resuming too.

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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: Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner Phone: (306) 786-1727 Email: ckoroluk@yorkton.ca Public Hearing: City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed amendment and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. Written Submissions: If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 jmatsalla@yorkton.ca Via Email:

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The Yorkton Tribal Council was at the Yorkton Brick Mill to help get the site ready for further improvements, including grass planting and the installation of interpretive signs. Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup said that once they knew the plans for the Brick Mill, especially surrounding the history of the region, they felt it important to get involved, both donating money and time to the project. “In the spirit of truth and reconciliation as

well, we have to start working closer, and we have to start working together.� The YTC was also heavily involved in the signs which will go up at the site, especially the first sign to go up, which will educate viewers on the First Nations history in this area, which is Treaty 4 territory. “To us, it’s important that the First Nations contribution is recognized and that from there we build on the Brick Mill and we build on other communities. It’s really important that the First Nation is includ-

ed... If you weren’t part of it, to be able to come here and read it is just as important.� One thing that O’Soup noticed in previous volunteer efforts is that many of the people working on the mill right now are older, and she feels it’s important that the younger people in the region get involved as well. “It would be great if we could get the younger generation involved... I’ve seen it in our culture, it’s always the younger people, we need to get them somehow involved.�

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Travel Policy reviewed By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council made some housekeeping-style revisions to the City’s Travel and Training Members of Council Policy at its regular meeting Monday. The Policy was last revised in 2014. The Policy refers to the expenses related to Council travel and Training, and that is now reflected in the title. It does not set parameters for types and schedules of training for Council, which is a separate matter. A major element of the Policy which needed revision dealt with electronic notepads used by Councillors. “Most recently, it has come to Administration’s attention that the mobile devices assigned to City Council (iPads) are coming to the end of their useful lives, as most of these iPads have been cycled through a couple terms of Councils. As technology and our processes progress, compatibility with older

devices is lost, and the IT Department is tasked with trouble shooting for these devices. It is less expensive for the City to maintain their own fleet of mobile devices, exchange/deploy and assign them as required, than to maintain a device that is not the property of the City of Yorkton. That change is reflected in Section 2.2. of the Policy,� detailed a report circulated to Council. “To further support that change, it is best practice to have all mobile devices that are connected to the City of Yorkton’s network follow the Mobile Device Guidelines. In order to protect the integrity of that policy, it has not been attached to the report. Council signed the Mobile Device Acknowledgement Form at the beginning of their terms, which sets out the parameters on usage of City devices. All rules have been adhered to; however it is most sensible to provide Council with a Cityowned device that can

be interchanged, instead of requiring them to replace it at their cost, if it becomes defunct.� The report also looked at travel and training expenses incurred by Councillors. “The City of Yorkton has a Travel Allowance Policy which dictates how expenses are allotted for employee work related travel. This policy would have been developed after comparisons with Provincial and Federal rates, as well as other cities. There are two different policies as Council has some specialized things to consider such as per diems, and expenses related to the type of travel they do (related to representing Council and the City on certain committees). It is recommended that City Council use the values in this policy for their travel related expenses as well. This has been practiced, the policy just needs a formal update,� stated the report. Councillors are allowed expenditures of up to $1,800 per year under the policy.

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Will we maintain recent food changes? There is some who think the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic the last several months will lead to some rather dramatic changes in how we view our food. That is an interesting viewpoint, given my own experiences given that I am now 60. When growing up through the 1960s and 1970s, on a Saskatchewan farm my experience regarding the food on our daily table was decidedly different than it has been in the current millennium. The summer and fall period on the farm is remembered in part by the effort to preserve the food grown in a huge garden. That meant, even as

a fairly young boy shelling peas, and carrying huge cabbages from the garden. A few years older I graduated to cutting beans to be frozen. And who could forget the smells of pickling, and we pickled everything, beets, carrots, onions, beans, cauliflower and of course cucumbers. There are also memories of watching dad chop the head off chickens with an axe, and the combination of giggles and fear as their bodies flopped around after. Then carrying the chickens to mom – who did not work off-farm -- to pluck, gut and prepare for the freezer. The smell of

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Calvin Daniels scalded feathers – to help in the plucking – while not nice is also keenly recalled. Supper that night would be the first of the chickens, the rest consumed through winter. Then there was butchering a pig, usually around the time of the first snow. It was a time where you were closely con-

nected to where food came from, and 95 per cent of meals were cooked by family and the food was from the deep freeze, garden, or cellar. Canned food from the grocery store was a thing for camping not for regular meals. Take-out food given we were on a farm 16-miles from town

was simply not a thing. Restaurant food was a rare luxury, maybe lunch on the day sales were held at the auction market. Fast forward to the present day, and gardens are rare, and generally for a few summer meals, not winter preserves. Even farms tend not to have livestock to put in the deep freeze. We have relied on the grocery store. We have fast food delivery on speed dial. There is no time to cook with both parents typically working out of the home. The pandemic has at least meant more time to cook for many. There has been an

increase in food to prepare in the kitchen, not from a factory sealed in a bag to be microwaved. There is more interest in maybe having a garden, in connecting with a farmer for direct access to food, to better control what we eat. That is generally a good thing, but will it last? In the short team, maybe, but we are creatures of habit and as COVID-19 eventually passes, we are likely to return to relying on the store almost exclusively, whether that is a good thing is up to everyone to determine. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Day baling hay Farmers in the east-central region have made good harvest progress this past week with nine per cent of the crop now combined, up from two per cent last week and ahead of the five-year average (2015-2019) of four per cent, according to the province’s most recent crop report. An additional 17 per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut, with the five-year average (2015-2019) being 16 per cent. For some the work on the farm still means being out in the field baling, as was the case for 77-yearold Rose Kienle who was out August 20, north of Quill Lake. Submitted Photo from Aaron Kienle

Harvest ahead of schedule Warm, dry conditions continued this week which allowed crop development and maturation to progress and farmers in all regions of the province to make some harvest headway. Fifteen per cent of the crop is combined, up from four per cent last week and ahead of the five-year average of 12 per cent (2015-2019) for this time of year. An additional 16 per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut, slightly behind the fiveyear average (2015-2019) of 17 per cent. Eighty-nine per cent of fall rye, 82 per cent of winter wheat, 59 per cent of lentils, 56 per cent of field peas, 20 per cent of barley, 15 per cent of durum, nine per cent of oats, five per cent of spring wheat and two per cent of canola has been combined. An additional 16 per cent of canola has been swathed or is ready to straight-cut.

E a s t - C e n t r a l Saskatchewan: · Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas · Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas Farmers in the eastcentral region have made good harvest progress this week with nine per cent of the crop now combined, up from two per cent last week and ahead

of the five-year average (2015-2019) of four per cent. An additional 17 per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut, with the fiveyear average (2015-2019) being 16 per cent. There continues to be reports of premature ripening and incomplete filling of seed in crops. Ninety per cent of winter wheat, 77 per cent of fall rye, 62 per cent of lentils, 55 per cent of field peas, 20 per cent of barley, four per cent of durum, two per cent of spring wheat and one per cent of canola is now in the bin. An additional 15 per cent of canola has been swathed or is ready to straight-cut. There were scattered rain showers throughout

the east-central region, with most areas receiving less than 10 mm of rain. The Esterhazy area received the highest amount of rain in the region this week with 48 mm. The Foam Lake area received 40 mm, the Langenburg area 35 mm, the Pelly and Wadena areas six mm, the Saltcoats, Lipton and Craik areas five mm and the Earl Grey area two mm. The Kuroki area has received the most precipitation in the region since April 1 with 283 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions were maintained. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 38 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 25 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil

moisture is rated as 17 per cent adequate, 44 per cent short and 39 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this week was due to dry conditions, heat and wind. There were also reports of aphids and bertha armyworms. Pasture conditions in the region are rated as 11 per cent good, 28 per cent fair, 45 per cent poor and 16 per cent very poor. Farmers are busy hauling bales, desiccating, swathing and combining earlier seeded crops.

Provincially Harvest progress is most advanced in the southern regions. Farmers in the southwest

region have 31 per cent combined, the southeast region 19 per cent, the west-central 12 per cent, the east-central nine per cent, the northeast four per cent and the northwest two per cent. There were scattered rain showers throughout the province this past week, with most areas receiving trace amounts of rain. Isolated parts of the eastern regions, along with most of Crop District 9B in the northwest region, received more than 25 mm of rain. Areas west of Turtleford received the highest amount of rain this week with 83 mm. Minimal rainfall and warm temperatures continued to deplete topsoil moisture conditions in

most areas of the province. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 37 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 20 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 27 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 31 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this week was due to lack of moisture, heat, wind and insects such as grasshoppers, bertha armyworms and aphids. There continue to be reports of premature ripening and heat stress in both crops and pastures. There were also reports of localized flooding in the northwest region where higher amounts of rainfall was received. Provincially, pasture conditions are rated as two per cent excellent, 19 per cent good, 41 per cent fair, 28 per cent poor and 10 per cent very poor. Farmers are busy getting equipment and bins ready for harvest, swathing, desiccating and combining. With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, we want to remind producers to exercise caution and remain safe. A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report. Follow the 2020 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

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ing and the very real possibility of a second wave of outbreaks, many are worried that their work puts them and their families at risk. We cannot continue to force people to choose between their health and their livelihood. While we can celebrate the progress that has been made through the years, such as an eight-hour work day, minimum wage, health benefits, parental leave, sick leave, and occupational health and safety laws, it JT BMTP B UJNF UP SFDPHOJ[F the work that remains to create a more equitable Saskatchewan. Those in the labour movement have long fought for economic security and fairness in the workplace but equally have worked to ensure social justice, equality, and respect for everyone in our communities. I am tremendously

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EQUITABLE SASKATCHEWAN A lack of paid sick days and the low wages earned by countless public-facing workers means that many can’t afford to stay home when they need to. Let this Labour Day be a reminder that no worker should be forced to choose between their health and their livelihood.

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Cars, cars and more cars The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area, in co-operation with the Yorkton Walmart, held its annual Show & Shine Saturday. Many events may have been cancelled this summer due to COVID-19, but the annual car show proved more popular than ever with a large number of stock rods, vintage vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and even a vintage tractor in attendance. Thanks to a warm, sunny afternoon it was perfect for people to wander through and enjoy the shiny rides. Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

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Virtual show different, but inspiring I know many of you are still disappointed that the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society was unable to have our Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show, and I appreciate the many lovely comments that you have shared about our “virtual” show, which was held online. Yes, it was different, but still inspiring to see what gardeners are doing this year. Guess what, if you haven’t seen it yet, you still can by visiting us at www.yorktonhort.ca Once again, I’d like to thank John, our website guru, for setting all that up for us. It looks great! I’d also like to thank Keith for volunteering to go and shoot beautiful photos in some members’ gardens for the

show. And thank you to everyone who took part: you made history for the hort society by bringing your garden to the electronic age, being good sports, and trying something new to promote joy in the garden! One thing that is not very joyful in the garden seems to be the number of wasps buzzing around this summer. I guess we could call them very social, because as soon you sit down on the patio, especially if you have tea or coffee or a soft drink or food, there they are! One lazy Sunday afternoon I was outside painting on our patio, and several wasps were continually buzzing around my paints. Not sure if they smelled the paint or liked the bright colors,

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Gardener’s Notebook but they were painting assistants that I didn’t need! I did some reading about wasps, and found out some interesting things. At this time of year, the wasps are looking for protein more than sugar, so that’s why they like to join us if we are dining al fresco. They are aggressive garden guests, and if they decide to sting, they can

do so more than once. If they are buzzing around, stay still and do not try and bat them away. We should never leave food items unattended, as that is a “wasp-magnet” for the unwanted visitors. We should avoid bright clothes, and avoid strong scents such as perfume or aftershave. It is also a good idea to wear closed shoes to protect your feet.

I learned that yellow jackets are the insects that build their nests in the ground, while paper wasps are the ones that build their nests under eaves or steps or on horizontal surfaces. If it is any comfort to us, these are the more laid-back and less aggressive of the two. There are commercial wasp sprays, and these can be used in the evening when the wasps are less aggressive. I also read that soapy water can be poured into the ground nests, and a mixture of vinegar and water used as a spray may also work. It seems that each situation depends on the location of the nest, so we gardeners have to do our homework first before we take action! And always,

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always be very careful! There are also natural controls like false nests and traps (but if we use these we should be sure they are not trapping bees). We have to remember that wasps are pollinators, too, and if their nest is at a distance and not endangering you or your family, it might be okay to just leave it alone. By this time of year they are winding down, so the problem season may be almost over. As Great-Grammie always used to say, there is always something new to learn! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their great work. Let us pray for health and safety for all. Have a great week and be sure to wear a hat!

Elm tree pruning can begin today elm bark beetles. The weather in early fall can be ideal for tree maintenance and it’s easier to see and remove dead or unhealthy branches with leaves still on the trees. Whether you choose to prune your trees yourself or hire someone, it’s important to do the

job properly. If done incorrectly, pruning can damage your trees and spread DED and other diseases. Under provincial regulations, individuals pruning elm trees commercially must have completed a recognized training program or be under the supervision of

someone who has completed the program. It is illegal to transport, store or use elm firewood, as the wood can carry the beetles that spread DED. Dispose of elm wood promptly using the method and location approved by your local municipality. To find out

more about proper elm wood disposal in your area, check with your local municipal authority. For more information, or if you suspect an elm tree may have DED, call the Ministry of Environment’s Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224.

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Saskatchewan property owners can start pruning their elm trees again on Sept 1. The annual ban on pruning elm trees is in place to reduce the risk of spreading Dutch elm disease (DED), a fungus that kills elm trees. The tiny elm bark beetles that carry DED are most

active during the ban period, and fresh cuts from pruning can attract the insects to healthy trees. Regular pruning is important to keep elms healthy and less vulnerable to diseases, including DED. Removing dead branches makes trees less attractive to

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FISCAL Continued from Page A5 part of it, in the beginning, we’ll be recovering that tax base once again as our economy recovers, and we get back to the tax base that we had. And then it’ll be growth going forward from there. And again, we’re projecting the normal pattern of growth that we’ve had historically, over the last several years.” Harpauer noted that tax competitiveness will be important in the future. She’s not ruled anything in or out of future budgets, but the projections are there will be no new tax increases under the conditions today. Asked if shutting down the economy to the extent it that took place, but now much of the economy has been restored and kids are going to school, was it worth it in hindsight, Harpauer responded, “You know hindsight is always 20/20 vision and what we were facing of the province, and what they knew the people of Saskatchewan were facing initially was the uncertainty and we erred on the side of caution, as did other the provinces and many other countries. “So, a lot of people I can look back and say it wasn’t necessary, but at the time we didn’t know what this particular virus was capable of. And we were very, very upfront, that we build capacity, should we have a catastrophic spread of the virus throughout the province, building the capacity within our healthcare system. So I’m sure there’s going be a lot of reflecting back, in not just this province, but, in our country and other countries, of what should have, could of be done differently. But we made what we felt was the best decisions at that time, which was to err on the side of caution and we were not alone in that.”

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I’m on vacation this week, spending extra time with family and working around home. With the help of others, both family and friends, we’re making our new place our own, just as we did at our last home, over a decade ago. After we moved into

Hope House in 2009, a precious friend spent ten long days helping us develop our basement. His quiet example of workmanship and generosity made a deep impression on our then a l m o s t - f i v e - y e a r- o l d grandson (now fifteen, and willingly assisting us with work at our current home.) Benjamin spent several afternoons at our place while Todd worked. One day he burst into my office, face aglow. “Nana, LOOK! Todd made this for ME—wasn’t that NICE?� Almost reverently, he held out a simply constructed birdfeeder. Another afternoon, the Titanic floated upstairs. “I made it, Nana. Todd helped.� We filled the tub so he could launch the 2x4 ship. It leaned obligingly, but refused to

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Sunny Side Up sink. On Todd’s final afternoon of work, I took our afternoon coffee downstairs instead of making our friend come up. Very little remained to do. We sat in the laundry room, surrounded by newly sheeted walls, raised with love, grit and hands still bleeding from a nail puncture. When I noticed, I fetched an alcohol swab and a ban-

dage. Benjamin watched the repair with interest, but back upstairs, he had a question. “Nana,� he asked, “How long did it take God to make Todd?� “Oh, a very long time, I guess,� I answered. “There’s not many people like Todd. I think it must have been very hard to make such a good man.� That evening, the Preacher and I accom-

panied Todd to the door. His shoulders stooped. He’d put in another long day, and it had taken several trips to lug his tools to his truck. “Todd, we don’t know how to thank you,� we said. “Pastor,� he confessed. “It didn’t look good at first. I didn’t think I’d ever finish—but I did!� Benjamin, busy in another room, didn’t get to say good-bye to our friend. When he noticed Todd’s absence, he said, “When’s he coming back again?� “He’s not, honey. At least not for a while. He’s done working in our basement now. The walls are up.� Tears—large as fat raindrops—filled his

eyes. My heart hurt. As a child, I too formed attachments to adults who unconsciously made deep imprints—then left again. I remember that emptiness. After Todd left, I swept up the fresh sawdust. But first I ambled through the rooms, admiring the walls, telling God how grateful we were for Todd and his marvelous gift. Asking him to bless our friend as he had blessed us. Benjamin crouched on the floor, working on his latest project—nailing small pieces of drywall together. Suddenly, as naturally as could be, out came a heartfelt, “Thank you, God, for making Todd.� That’s all. A little time; a little care—a child remembers forever. We will too.

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GRONKJAER - Doreen Gronkjaer(nee Harris).November 9, 1930 – August 22, 2020. Doreen passed away peacefully in the Westcoast Hospital, Port Alberni with her husband Ole at her side. Her life started in Yorkton, SK. where the family had a farm. She worked for BC Tele then came to the plywood mill in Port Alberni, she then went into the Air Force as a Military Police then worked for SaskTel. In 1954 she had her son Scott and moved to BC in 1960 and worked at various jobs. She met Ole in 1974 and became co-owner in his bakery business. Retiring in 1994 to the home they built in Port Alberni. They had a full and active life in their boat and 5th wheel. She enjoyed hunting and fishing very much. Doreen was also very active in the senior sports like horseshoeing and curling which she won many medals. She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Beatrice, her brothers Lloyd, Gordon, and Donald. She leaves behind her sister Jean and brother Bobby. Her beloved husband Ole, her son Scott(Missy) and stepchildren Yvonne, Joan, and Steve(Linda). Including 9 grandchildren and 10.5 great grandchildren. We will all miss her dearly.At this time we will not be having a service due to Covid 19. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Echo Village care home for their exceptional care they gave to Doreen. UHRYN - It is with sadness that we, the Uhryn family announce the passing of our sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Fran Uhryn on August 23, 2020. Fran was born on July 2, 1942 in Rhein, SK., the second eldest child of John and Katie (Dereniwski) Uhryn. She attended Fedorhill and Kitzman Schools. She obtained her grade nine by correspondence and was a grade twelve graduate from Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. Following graduation, Fran pursued her passion for nursing and obtained her RN in 1963 from the Regina Grey Nun’s School of Nursing. She received her RPN diploma from the Sask. Hospital in North Battleford in 1964 and her diploma in PHN (Public Health Nurse) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1965. She was employed as a PHN in Melville. Her need for adventure and travel led her to the Canadian Armed Forces in 1970 as a Lieutenant in Nursing. This enabled her to travel to various parts of the world. She enjoyed her adventure and world travels. She sailed on the Nile, rode camels in Israel and Cairo. She also curled in a bonspiel in Lahr, Germany. In 1974 Fran obtained an Honorable Discharge. Upon discharge she became employed in Esterhazy as a PHN. Her interest in higher education resulted in a BScN in 1974 and a Masters in Human Administration in 1992. She was employed in management positions as a PHN in Manitoba and Alberta. Some of Fran’s hobbies were curling, skiing, golfing and reading. Due to Fran’s failing health, early retirement was not an option. She had a strong work ethic, with a positive, non-judgemental and supportive attitude. She also possessed a deep faith in God and was devoted to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was a parish council member in Medicine Hat and Saskatoon, as well as serving as a UCWLC member in Canora. She served on various executive and numerous committees in all human endeavors. Fran was predeceased by an infant brother Eddy in 1946, her father in 1992, her mother in 2002 and her brother in law Walter Bellay in 2013. She is survived by sisters; Theresa (Walter) Denischuk and Pat Bellay, brothers; John (Heather), Ben (Teresa), Wes (Donna) and Pete (Sue), as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Fran thanks those who influenced her life positively. She also thanks her family for your help and support. Prayers were held on Wednesday, August 26 and the Funeral Liturgy on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The cross bearer was Erwin Denischuk and the epistle reader was Carla Ungar. Tributes were shared by Carla Ungar and Arlene Geisler. Serving as the casket bearers were Cheryl Pyle, Jaimie Husulak, Chantel Uhryn, LeeAnne Denischuk, Jannah Thomas and Amanda Uhryn. The interment took place in the family plot at Yorkton City Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Fran to the Medical Genetics Division, Room 515, Ellis Hall, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK., S7N 0W8 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfuneralhome.com

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It's been a year since you left us with broken hearts. You were the baby of our family and left long before your time. There is never a day that passes that we think of you with a tear in our eyes and your valiant battle with your cancer. You endured the pain from all your treatments and stood your ground until it was time to accept God's plan for you. Till we meet again Susan. Love and prayers from us all Don, Kari, Ryan and Reid Norman - Regina, SK A prayer for us all today... Heavenly Father, Walk through my house, And take away all worries and illnesses, and please watch over and heal my family and friends. Bring quiet where there is chaos Bring light where there is darkness And put love into our hearts In Jesus' name. Amen. Announcements BRENDA NAGY Hairdressing. 306-782-6578 #StaySafe THERE WILL NOT be any dances for the Potashville Social Club held at Dubuc Hall for the remaining of this year 2020.

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Rare earth processing facility announced for province, to process product from northern Saskatchewan By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Saskatoon – On Aug. 27, the Government of S a s k a t c h e w a n announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan. Rare earths are just that – rare; they are not easily found or produced. They include the part of the periodic table that is often forgotten about. Those elements include cerium, dysprosium, erbium, europium, gadolinium, holmium, lantha-

num, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium, promethium, samarium, scandium, terbium, thulium, ytterbium and yttrium. But they are key to many 21st century technologies, especially when it comes to things like rechargeable batteries. The processing facility will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), and will be over 69,000 square feet in size. It will be built in Saskatoon. Moe said the money will be used for the design, construction and commissioning of highly

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in powering the 21st century. And Saskatchewan, our province, is rich in these incredibly valuable minerals.� Canada is in the early stages of developing the industry, but it’s one with huge potential, he said, where Saskatchewan is “ideally situated.� “Rare earths are essential to our modern economy and future economic development,� Moe said. “They’re used in products such as electric vehicles, renewable power generation, and many of the technologies that are critical to our modern way of life. “It’s expected demand for these products, and this technology, will increase significantly in the coming decades, and Saskatchewan will be well-positioned to address this growing demand.� “Saskatchewan’s new Rare Earth Processing Facility will be a catalyst to stimulate the resource sector in Saskatchewan and across Canada, providing the early-stage supply chain needed to generate cash-flow, investment and industrial growth of the sector,� Moe said in a release “It will also help ensure the competitiveness of Saskatchewan as we focus on our economic recovery and grow our province over the next decade.� He pointed out that developing rare earth

elements in Canada will reduce reliance on China, the world’s leading producer of these elements. The conversion of REE ore to individual REE products is done in two main stages. The first is the concentration of ore to mixed REE Carbonate. The second is the more complex separation stage that converts the mixed REE Carbonate to commercial pure-grade REEs. The facility will address both stages of REE processing. SRC president and CEO Mike Crabtree said the facility is expected to be fully operational in late 2022 with construction beginning this fall. Where will these rare earths come from? One company is likely Appia Energy Corp., which announced on Aug. 17 it was doing diamond drilling on its “high-grade� Alces Lake property in northern Saskatchewan, 34 kilometres east of Uranium City. Tom Drivas, Appia’s CEO and president, said in a press release on Aug. 28, “Appia congratulates SRC and the Government of Saskatchewan for their initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind rare earth processing plant in Saskatchewan, Canada. Appia is very pleased and excited to learn that the Saskatoon rare earth processing plant will be up and running by the end of 2022, especially

since it is in such close proximity to Appia’s high-grade critical rare earth Alces Lake project. Having the SRC plant in the same province as our project will substantially benefit Appia and its shareholders. Appia’s Alces Lake project’s rare earths are hosted in monazite, which the SRC plant will be processing. Appia has a well-established working relationship with SRC.� Appia says the 17,577 hectares Alces Lake property “encompasses some of the highest-grade total and critical rare earth elements (CREE) mineralization in the world. CREE is defined here as those rare earth elements that are in short-supply and highdemand for use in permanent magnets and modern electronic applications such as electric vehicles and wind turbines, (i.e: neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), dysprosium (Dy) and terbium(Tb). Phase 2 of the Appia 2020 summer exploration program includes 2,000 to 3,000 m of diamond drilling following the strike extension, reconnaissance drilling on select regional geological and geophysical targets of interest; additional regional ground prospecting, mapping and sampling over areas of interest, excavated overburden removal and outcrop washing.

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specialized equipment required for the processes. “It will form the basis for future commercial rare earth resources management in Saskatchewan,� he said, noting the announcement delivers on a key element of the Saskatchewan Party’s 2030 Growth Plan. The premier said it will be the first-of-itskind in Canada and will begin to establish a Rare Earth Element (REE) supply chain in Saskatchewan, forming an industry model for future commercial REE resource expansion in the province. Global demand for REEs is expected to increase significantly in the coming decade as demand for electric vehicles, renewable power generation and all forms of electronics increases. In making the announcement in Saskatoon, Premier Scott Moe alluded to the launch of the potash and uranium industries in Saskatchewan, or the first oil strike. “Through the efforts of Saskatchewan residents, they’ve grown into world-class resources,� Moe said, noting Saskatchewan now provides food, fuel and fertilizer. “As we look ahead, rare earth elements are going to play a major role

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Lotto sales Paws & Claws Animal Rescue were out Saturday selling tickets for a fundraising lottery. First prize in the draw is $1,000 if they sell out, or 20 per cent

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Sports John Zeeben was called into action Saturday to coach third base.

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Bryker Smith gets a near high five from John Zeeben after a home run.

Zeeben continues lifelong passion for ball By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When it comes to baseball in Yorkton John Zeeben has been as much a part of the game as walks, base hits and home runs. Born in Canora, Zeeben now 88, has been around the diamond his entire life. “About 75-years,” he told Yorkton This Week after being enticed to come out of the shade

where he was watching the Parkland U15 Expos play Saturday, to coach third base for the team. “I haven’t done it for a long, long time,” said the slightly embarrassed Zeeben. The call to coach third for the half inning was the team’s way of saying a very public thank you to Zeeben who has been helping coach the team this summer. Zeeben said his role with the team has been

When long-time Saskatchewan Rush head coach Derek Keenan announced he was stepping back from his coaching duties it was a definite surprise for most lacrosse fans in the province. It was also something of a surprise for Jeff McComb who was immediately announced to take over the head coaching duties. “In the middle of last year he (Keenan) started talking about it a little bit,” McComb said in a recent telephone interview, adding the Rush boss had a lot of years as player and coach including nine championships. “What more does he have to prove.”

So Keenan leaves the Rush bench after eight years at the helm, highlighted by three NLL championships (2015, 2016, 2018), three Coach of the Year awards (2006, 2010, 2014), and seven consecutive firstplace finishes in the West Division. At the start of the 2017-18 season, Keenan became the NLL’s all-time leader in coaching wins, and he completes his tenure with 155 combined regular-season and playoff victories. But, it was still something of a surprise for McComb, who said one day Keenan just sort of remarked he might be stepping away, and if he did, his offensive

to make sure the young players get the “basic fundamentals” down. “I’m a bench coach,” he said, meaning he watches games from the sidelines to see “what they’re doing wrong.” He can also make sure previous lessons have been retained. Then come practise Zeeben can help the players work to correct the basics. Often it is just a matter of a few adjustments

to help young players catch, throw and generally play better, he said. To help in the education process Zeeben said he shows videos of major league coaches reinforcing what he is telling the young players. “It’s not my philosophy, these guys have been in the major leagues,” he said. Of course Zeeben knows from experience too, being a good enough

pitcher in the 1950s to head to California to play college ball. “The culture shock was tremendous in those days,” he said with a smile, adding it was a time before television and the Internet, so even information on baseball was hard to find. Zeeben recalled writing to Ottawa to get information on the game he loved even back then. He said he got a book about five inches square

back, and that was it. “I still have the book,” he added, adding “I’ve been interested in baseball for a long time.” He noted he helped coach the Western Baseball League Cardinals for 16 years. Now helping the Expos is a way to stay in the game, and be active too, and he added the young players are more than willing to listen to get better, and that is gratifying too.

coaching position in the NLL, he has been with the Rush for eight seasons and alongside Keenan at various levels for more than 17 years. “There’s nobody better to learn from,” said McComb, adding while Keenan would never accept such accolades easily “I think he’s the best that’s ever done it.” He looked at their 17-year relationship as being “a great seat to learn from.” McComb takes over a team that clearly knows how to win, but also a team facing changes. That change was exemplified by the trade earlier this summer of star Ben McIntosh who was packaged with three draft choices and sent

east to Philadelphia for Josh Currier along with the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NLL Entry Draft. “Ben (McIntosh) is one of the top players in the league and also one of the top people in the league,” said McComb. But McIntosh lives in Philly so the deal made sense for him to go home, and in Currier, McComb said the Rush get a guy who “can play inside, can play outside,” with offensive skills that might not match McIntosh but that can fit in with the Rush nicely. The draft pick is important too, with the Rush having a long list of players headed to free agency after next season, noted McComb. The new Rush coach is looking forward to a new season after COVID19 ended the team’s hope of a championship run in the 2019-20 campaign. McComb said the team was disappointed when they missed winning a trophy in the spring of 2019, and they wanted redemption this past spring. “With the disappointment of the year before a championship was really the focus of the guys,” he said. But, will there be a 2020-21 season? McComb said that is a question on everybody’s mind, adding the NLL is a sport needing fans. “We definitely need fans from a revenue and economic model,” he said. In Saskatchewan when the Rush play the fans are most certainly there. McComb said it has been quite a ride watching the fan base grow since some 9000 attended the team’s first home game after its move from Edmonton in 2015. “It just grew from there,” adding the rabid fan base is one of the things that will help when it comes to keeping free agents in Saskatchewan.

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Sports coordinator would be handed the reins. “There was never really anything formal,” said McComb, adding that allowed him “time to settle into it a little bit,” before things went public. Obviously, given Keenan’s record McComb has the proverbial big shoes to fill, but he said

being a head coach in the National Lacrosse League “was kind of what I wanted” at least at some point. He said being an assistant to Keenan and the Rush’s offensive coordinator was something he was certainly satisfied with. “I was happy with my role.” While this will be McComb’s first head

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Hockey skills honed With school being pushed back a week there is an opportunity to have the kids get in a little more skill development sessions before the minor hockey season starts. That’s where 2020 Ed Zawatsky Summer Skills Camp at the Farrell Agencies Arena fits in. Here youth refresh their skills at the camp Monday. Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels

U15 Expos split in weekend pair By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In baseball the difference in a doubleheader can be significant as the Parkland U15 Expos learned Saturday. The Expos hosted their namesake rivals the Regina Expos and in game one rolled to a 15-5 victory via the mercy rule after five innings. “The turning point was the third inning,� said coach Larry Kitchen. Parker Lowenburg battled at the plate and finally stroked a single to right field scoring one. The single allowed Bryker Smith to come to the plate and he stroked a three-run homer to help power the offence. Lowenburg was also the starting pitcher. He went four innings, before handing the ball over to Rylan Pihach in the fifth. Game two saw the

local Expos run into a hot pitcher who kept the Parkland bats quiet as Regina won 6-0. Colton Hubic started for the Parkland Expos going five innings, with

Liam Baron pitching the sixth. “In the game all the runs were earned,� noted Kitchen, adding that is actually a positive as the Parkland team did not

commit an error. “We’re playing good fundamental baseball.� The split leaves the Parkland squad with a 10-8 record and needing

a bit of help from the Regina Pacers to finish second in the league and to then host a playoff game Thursday. Kitchen explained the

Regina Expos are facing the Pacers for two games, and if they win both, they get second. “If they split we get second,� he said.

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Bear hunt on The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the fall bear hunt has begun for Saskatchewan residents. The bear hunt is open to all hunters wishing to take part with the purchase of a licence. “Hunters can expect a promising fall black bear season,� Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Saskatchewan residents have two opportunities for bear this year in the parkland and forest fringe.� This year a second black bear hunting licence is available to Saskatchewan residents in wildlife management zones (WMZs) 17, 30, 32 to 50 and 52 to 55, includ-

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While there are a lot of good things about our neighbor to the south, they do have a bad habit of drowning out all nearby conversation. Whatever Canadian issues there might be, they have this tendency to get drowned out by the loud discourse happening south of the border, often regarding issues that we can’t actually relate to in Canada. This tendency has only gotten worse in the past four years, as the loudest, most obnoxious person they could find became President, and the result is we are at the point where it’s possible to find a Canadian who is intimately familiar with the machinations of American politics, but couldn’t tell the difference between Justin Trudeau and Trudeau branded silicone bakeware. This is especially a problem in Saskatchewan, where we, much like our southern neighbors, also have to vote in the fall, but any talk of the relative merits of Scott Moe and Ryan Meili are being drowned out by whatever disaster is happening this week. The disasters pile up so

fast down there I genuinely don’t know what the disaster will be as this goes to print. There are so many scandals that it’s hard to keep track, while the issues in this province are more important to us and our families we spend a lot of time ignoring them because they’re relatively uneventful. As residents of this province, we should be grateful that whatever differences of opinion we have with Moe or Meili, they still conduct themselves like sensible adults and you would be very surprised to see either of them go on an all-caps tirade on social media about a tire manufacturer not allowing employees to wear their hats. May all politicians going forward achieve that low bar of maturity. Right now, as regular citizens, we can’t go south of the border. We might have to conduct business with people in America, but since trade agreements are in constant flux and nobody knows what is going to happen from one day to the next, that’s getting increasingly difficult. I propose that all of us do what we can to just ignore America.

DEVIN WILGER

Thinking I do with words... Not forever, of course, because they’re still our neighbors and we still care about them, at least a little. But for now, we need to find a way to pretend they don’t exist.

While American scandal is alluring and sensational, we have our own, less dramatic problems we shouldn’t ignore. We have local issues that directly affect our daily

lives, whether on a municipal or provincial level. There are two elections this fall, with the possibility of a third if the federal Liberal party really screws something up. That’s a lot of Canadian problems we have to take a close look at! And that’s difficult to do when you’ve got whatever is going on with the United States Post Office monopolizing your time. Right now, we need to focus on Yorkton issues, Saskatchewan issues and potentially Canada issues. None of them

involve whatever disaster is going on in the United States of America this week. With the two countries being the most isolated from each other they have ever been, it’s time for us to just turn off the feed from south of the border and focus on ourselves. Relax, save your sanity, and switch off everything coming in over the border. Let’s focus on ourselves for the next few months, and hopefully when we look back to our southern neighbors in 2021 they aren’t all on fire.

All about a steady hand In terms of popular family/party games Jenga has to be among the most recognizable. It is super easy to explain in terms of rules, has a lot of laughs that come from game play, and there are brand name and generic sets all over, especially as the December holiday season nears. It has even spurred those with a crafty tilt to create large-scale versions for backyard fun.

THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com Into the same general game arena now strides another game; Crazy Tower from Synapses Games.

“Your fingers are trembling,” states the game rules. “Your heart is pounding. You have to add another block to the

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teetering tower, and your mind is racing: will the tower hold together, or will it collapse? A drop of sweat trickles down your forehead as your fingers release the block. This is the moment of truth. The tower sways. Your breath catches in your throat. The tower re-stabilizes and remains standing. For Now ...” Yes there is a fair amount of hyperbole in there for sure. It is after all a game that again, like Jenga is pretty straight forward. In Crazy Tower, the goal is simple: build a stable structure. “Blocks must be laid flat. Blocks can overhang floor cards. Floor cards can be offset from the tower. Only one hand can be used to lay a block or floor card. There can never be two blocks of the same colour on the same floor card. In a two-player game, each player has two colours of blocks,” notes the rules. So within that brief description are the two defining features of Crazy Tower. The first is that there are blocks of varying colours and only one of a colour can be used on any level. That doesn’t seem significant except pieces are various shapes and cover varying areas, so sometimes the perfect piece to lay down is unavailable because of the colour restriction. The second interesting addition to this style of game comes from the addition of cards that get laid like floor frames. The cards have varying patterns with areas that blocks cannot be laid, and others that impact what you can or must do. Having some variation to how pieces get added is interesting at least. As you might expect the game ends if the tower collapses. The tower is considered collapsed if at least one block and one floor card fall. In multi-player games the player who caused the collapse does not score any points. Other players accumulate points based on the pieces they have left to play. The game would be great for a younger audience, or a quick party pull-out. As a two-player offering the better half and I conquered the tower rather easily, and my hand is not as steady as it once was, so it lacked the tension hinted at in the description. It is doubtful Crazy Tower will replace Jenga in popularity for those wanting some dexterous fun, but it is an option with a few twists you may like. Check it out at jeuxsynapsesgames.com Thanks to Dixie Daniels for helping play and review this game.

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