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Honouring veterans A gathering in Western Financial Group City Centre Park celebrated the beginning of the Honour Our Veterans banner project. The project is an ongoing one in the city, with the goal being to eventually have banners honouring Yorkton and Area veterans to cover the entire downtown of the City of Yorkton. The first set of banners has gone up on Darlington and Broadway. Legion President Ken Gordon speaks at the event. Staff Photo by Devin Wilger

Council green lights grandstand upgrade Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton will move forward with an agreement to cost-share rehabilitating the grandstand in partnership with the Yorkton Exhibition Association (YEA). The request to undertake

the partnership was made by the YEA at the Sept 14, meeting of Council at which time it was referred to City Administration for a follow-up report heard by Council at its regular meeting Monday. Darcy McLeod Director of Community Development, Parks and Recreation, with

the City, explained that design presented in September “was at 75 percent completion, however the cost estimate of $530,000 was based on 50 percent design. “Following discussions with a local contractor, information was provided to the Yorkton Exhibition that estimated that

a maximum budget of $600,000 would provide a product that meets their needs and that of the community. After further discussion on a funding plan, both Administration and the Yorkton Exhibition have agreed that a 50 percent cost share is appropriate based on the intent of the Yorkton

Exhibition’s initial letter of support, in which they requested an interest free loan that would be paid back over a 15 year period,” he continued. While the YEA was ready to pay for 50 per cent of the project costs they had asked for an interest free loan from the City

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Livestock yards staying put Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Heartland Livestock will be staying put at its current location, at least for the foreseeable future. At the Sept 14 Council meeting, Sean Robutka made a presentation and requested that Heartland Livestock be relocated to a more appropriate location so as not to disturb residential living.

The matter was subsequently referred to Administration. Yorkton City Manager Lonnie Kaal presented that report to the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday night. In the report she noted the livestock business dates back to the 1940’s and records indicate that in 1964 the owner was Yorkton Custom Feed lot. “In essence, this type of business has been in existence prior to residential

builds in the area,” she said. Kaal said the City cannot simply force a business to move once it has been established in a zone that was approved for that type of business. The Planning and Development Act does not allow us to make any previously approved activity illegal, she explained. So the owners have the legal right to continue operating, even if we prohibit the use. Kaal said the City has had conver-

sations with the owners in the past indicating the City would be willing to entertain discussions involving land swaps should they wish to expand operations. Discussions with the CEO after the Council meeting of Sept 14 confirm that they are not willing to consider moving at this time, noted Kaal’s report. The report was filed without discussion.

Christmas hamper requests being taken early By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer With COVID-19 impacting so many the Salvation Army in Yorkton is already taking requests for Christmas food hampers and children’s toys. “We decided this year being what it is we’d start early,” said Captain Sam Tim, adding “we anticipate having more num-

bers.” Tim said while numbers may increase they still plan to ensure “people have food on the table come Christmas, that kids have presents under the tree at Christmas. We don’t want anybody left behind.” But, to ensure that they want some additional lead time to prepare, so they have started taking applications.

“We’ve had quite a few fill out the form,” said Tim. Forms are available at the Salvation Army office and food bank, and are quite easy to fill out, said Tim. They are designed to determine how many people a hamper will need to feed, and whether a turkey or ham is preferred. It also details the ages of children needing toys, and

what they might like, he said. Again, because of COVID income information isn’t being asked for, added Tim. Tim said they will take requests through to the end of November, but early applications help with planning. In terms of funding the hampers and toys, Tim said the fate of the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettles is unknown,

especially this week as Yorkton is a current COVID hotspot. The kettles are traditionally the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraising effort, paying for efforts such as the seasonal hampers and toys. Tim said they are currently looking at alternatives, from having people send in funds, to offering a cashless credit card option to reduce contact.

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GRANDSTAND Continued from Page A1 to do so, with the money to be paid back over 15 years, said McLeod. “They have also committed an additional $30,000 toward the project to meet their 50 percent portion of the funding required,” he added. As for the City portion McLeod said they can pay for the project “with no impact on taxes or borrowing.” “The project could be funded with proceeds from the lease of the land where Tim Hortons is located on the grounds of the Gallagher Centre. This annual lease amount is placed into a reserve account, with the intent, (which was agreed to by both the City and the Yorkton Exhibition at the time the lease was developed), to invest these funds into improvements for the out buildings and grounds of the Gallagher Centre,” he explained. “Previous repairs to the Grandstand were funded from this reserve account, as were the improvements made to the Industrial building in 2012/13. A

The grandstand at the Yorkton Exhibition grounds. total of $115,000 is currently in the capital budget for Grandstand repairs. Further, there is another $10,000 in the Tim Hortons reserve account that could be used to support this project. The remaining $175,000

can be borrowed internally from future Tim Hortons lease payments over the next five years.” Councillor Quinn Haider asked if the lease money could have gone elsewhere. “It’s (the grandstand) the number one priority for us out there (the fairgrounds) right now,” said McLeod. Coun. Darcy Zaharia said he liked the proposal since a city-owned asset was getting an upgrade with the Exhibition Association paying half the cost. “I very much support it,” he said. Mayor Bob Maloney liked the 50-cent dollars, adding Council has not turned down such projects in his time on Council. “I think this is a terrific project,” he said. Coun. Ken Chyz wanted to know if the work would be done in time for the summer fair in 2021? “We’re prepared to go to tender this week,” said McLeod, adding it is hoped it is done by spring or summer 2021, depending on if the work begins this fall.

Honour our Veterans banner project flies

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer It was a trip to Vancouver that inspired Tami Hall. While visiting her father, a proud Korean War veteran, in Vancouver she saw banners that celebrated vet-

erans hanging from light standards in the city. She believed that Yorkton should do the same, and that inspiration is now hanging through the city. “I saw hundreds of banners similar to the ones we have here lining the streets, and it just

stirred my heart. It made me think that we had to bring this back to Yorkton. We have such a strong community here that pays tribute to our veterans every Remembrance Day. Having the banner program extends that to at least four to six weeks.

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We’ll bring extra knowledge and extra honour to our veterans.” Hall emphasizes that while she was inspired, she doesn’t deserve all the credit, and that it was the entire committee, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion Alexander Ross Branch #77 which sponsored the project and the City of Yorkton that helped the project come to fruition. This is the first step in the project, and the eventual goal is to get banners on not only Broadway and Darlington, where they hang now, but also to side streets. Each banner needs a sponsor, and Hall said that they can be anyone, whether it’s schools, businesses, relatives or people who just want to support the idea. Wi t h the Remembrance Day service in 2020 being small, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is one way to encourage remembrance without a gathering, which Hall believes is important. Yorkton is not the only place in Saskatchewan which has done a banner

project, and Hall believes this is something that towns not only in Saskatcehwan, but across the province should try to emulate. She said Yorkton’s veterans were not alone, and that all veterans deserve to be celebrated. “We don’t want to celebrate war, we want to celebrate peace and the people that brought us people. The people who brought us the freedoms that we have here, and honour what they gave us.” That goal to celebrate all veterans was also part of a push to include First Nations veterans, people who Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup reminded the crowd were not treated with respect when they returned from war. “Our history in Canada is one of many wonderful things, but we also have a dark history when it comes to our First Nations people, and it is important that we start changing that, that we work towards truth and reconciliation, that we remember our history in all forms, and work to

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make Canada even better than it is already. It very important to have First Nations veterans recognized, to have veterans of every race, creed, colour, background. All of our veterans should be up, and we should be paying tribute to them all.” Legion President Ken Gordon said this first step has exceeded their expectations, they thought that they could hit 50 banners this year, but there are 81, thanks to the outpouring of support of local residents and businesses. “It means a lot to see the interest we got from the community. And we know there’s a lot more veterans out there that need to be honoured in this way.” Beyond the banners themselves, there are also QR Codes where people are directed, on their phone, to biographical information on the different veterans. This is also available at yorktonlegion.ca. Randy Goulden will also host a walking tour on Oct. 9, starting at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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NDP promises $125 million for smaller class sizes in schools By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Saskatoon – New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili promised on Oct. 1 to reduce class sizes in schools should the NDP form government. Meili promised to make $125 million available to address overcrowded classrooms. This funding could fund 1,000 teachers, 750 educational assistants (EAs), and 400 caretakers. This is in addition to the $10 million previously allocated to addressing mental health in schools. Some of that money would be rolled out in this school year, Meili said. Of the 61 NDP candidates running in this election, 14 are teachers. Speaking in Saskatoon, Gillian Strange, NDP candidate for Saskatoon Northwest, said, “I’m one of the 14 candidates who are teachers in this election. We are here because the Sask Party has failed us, has failed the EAs and has failed our children. We experienced firsthand the damage that education cuts do when class sizes are so large they don’t allow us to help every child in our classes learn. This worst in the country

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NDP Leader Ryan Meili. school reopening plan has increased stress load for school staffs, for families, and most destructively. for our students.” Strange is running against Saskatchewan Party Education Minister Gord Wyant. Meili said, “We have a choice in this election, a choice between a government that has told us through their record, and through their own words, that their plan going forward is a plan of austerity, of more cuts, versus our plan, which is a plan of investment in the things that matter most. It’s a choice between a government that will actually listen to what’s on people’s minds, hear

their anxiety and take it seriously, or a government that gaslights the population, tries to tell us that everything’s just fine, when we know how serious the challenges are in our schools today.” “Through these last few weeks, parents across this province have struggled, have wrestled with the choice of whether or not to send their kids back to school. I know it’s something we’ve lost sleep about at our house, and so many families have, not to mention the stress that teachers and staff and administrators have been under after Scott Moe brought in the worst back to school plan in the entire coun-

try. He had all summer to come up with a plan. He released a completely empty plan in August had to delay the school year by a week, leaving everyone scrambling, and afterwards tried to say that that was just fine, that there were no problems with that approach, as he put all the pressure and all the responsibility down onto divisions, and schools and individual teachers without the support they need to succeed. “Now those teachers and divisions in schools have stepped up remarkably, they’ve done an incredible job working so hard to protect our children protect our

community, they deserve a government that will step up for them. But this government has done nothing.” Meili said the Saskatchewan Party planned on austerity in the future. “That’s the wrong approach. Now is the time to invest. That’s why, as New Democrats, we commit today to an investment of $150 million in Saskatchewan schools. A $125 million of that will be dedicated to allowing divisions, helping divisions to overcome the chronic understaffing. This will allow them to hire hundreds more teachers, hundreds more EAs, hundreds more caretakers so that we can have smaller classes; more supports for those kids who need extra help, and safer schools.” To pay for this, Meili pointed to the NDP’s plan announced earlier in the week to implement a one per cent tax on “the very wealthiest among us.” “It’s time for us to put people first. And with this funding, we can support students and teachers. We can decrease class sizes, and we can make a generational investment in the future of this province,” he said. Meili said the province would have to build new schools, as well as work with schools to expand capacity through the use of portable class-

rooms. “This is where we really differ from the Sask Party. We’ll build the schools. But we’ll also make sure the staff is in there to take care of the kids.” He added, “Before the pandemic, we were talking about specific cap size. I think we need to talk a bit differently. Now, as we understand how important it is, with the pandemic, to reduce class sizes. From a safety point of view, we’re going to work with divisions to arrive at that number.” In response, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe said, “The tax hike that the NDP proposed yesterday, they spent already this morning. At over a billion dollars in promises prior to that, they are going to have to expand their tax hike to all Saskatchewan people. That is their M.O. (modus operandi).” Moe said it was nothing new that the NDP would talk about class sizes again, noting, “They have no plan on how they would actually achieve what they have committed to.” He said the Saskatchewan Party has built 57 new schools “because we have additional kids here in the province because people have choosing to make Saskatchewan their home.”

Sask. Party promises 10 per cent rebate on SaskPower bills for one year By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Regina – As part of the Saskatchewan Party’s focus on “affordability” in this election, Leader Scott Moe announced on Oct. 1 that if re-elected, a Saskatchewan Party government will provide a one-year, 10 per cent rebate on electricity charges for all SaskPower. Moe said in Regina, “If the Saskatchewan Party has the privilege of forming government once again, we will provide a one year, 10 per cent rebate on electricity charges for all SaskPower customers. We’re going to give everyone a break on their power bill to drive Saskatchewan recovery, and to make life more affordable for Saskatchewan families.” The announcement came one day after Moe said the Saskatchewan Party would offer a home renovation tax credit of up to $2,100, also falling under the party’s theme of affordability. “This is a 10 per cent rebate and it will apply to everyone; residential customers, farm customers, industry, businesses and institutions such as schools, hospitals universities and skating rinks. The rebate will be applied automatically to all SaskPower bills for 12 months, starting

in December 2020. The average residential customer will save $215 over the course of the year. The average farm customer will save $845,” Moe said. Saskatoon and Swift Current, both of which have their own utilities, would be provided with a 10 per cent rebate on wholesale power sold to them, with the expectation that the savings will be passed on to their customers. “The money will the money people will save across this province can then be put back into our economy and into our economic recovery providing a strong tailwind for that recovery in the months ahead,” Moe said. He explained the rebate will cost about $262 million and would be paid for by the government’s General Revenue Fund, not SaskPower. There will be no impact to SaskPower’s debt load, he added. Moe pointed out that the federal government is still charging the carbon tax, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that carbon tax is still expected to increase from $30 to $40 per tonne on Jan. 1, 2021. He said, “Our federal government in this nation is actually increasing taxes right in the middle of a global pandemic.” Moe also said that NDP Leader Ryan Meili “applauds the Trudeau

Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe carbon tax.” The week before the election was called, the Saskatchewan government made its case before the Supreme Court of Canada against the carbon tax. If the court challenge is successful, the removal of the carbon tax off power bills would save SaskPower customers an additional $150 million a year, according to a Sask. Party release. “As it stands right now, the Trudeau government plans to raise the carbon tax from $30 to $40 a tonne on January 1, 2021. Trudeau plans to raise taxes and your SaskPower bill, in the middle of a pandemic.

The Saskatchewan Party will give you a break by cutting your power bill,” Moe said. Asked if this was an attempt to try to buy votes, Moe responded that it was an opportunity to “really put money into Saskatchewan family’s pockets. “Ultimately, everyone in this province pays a power bill, and this is a very equitable way to ensure that we are not only providing that opportunity for those dollars to go back into our economy and foster the economic recovery that we are working towards here in Saskatchewan across Canada and around the

globe, but it also speaks to the affordability for our Saskatchewan families reducing the dollars they have to pay for their for their power bill.” He said the rebate works within the party’s plan to balance the provincial budget by 2024. “We understand that families have been greatly impacted financially, over the course of the last six months due to COVID19,” he said. “Second, we feel this will also free up some dollars that will then be invested back into our community and whatever way a family chooses that will help foster our economic recovery.”

He pointed out that interprovincial travel is greatly reduced, and international travel is reduced to virtually zero. As a result, he expects Saskatchewan people to spend their money within the province. Weyburn-Big Muddy candidate Dustin Duncan, who was Minister responsible for SaskPower prior to the dissolution of the Legislature, explained that net metering customers would see a 10 per cent reduction for the power they use from the grid. The supplied background noted residential customers who are net metering and generating their own power, such as solar power, will receive a $215 rebate over the 12-month period – the equivalent of the average residential rebate. The NDP responded by releasing a statement saying, “Today Sask. Party leader Scott Moe desperately tried to shed his reputation of jacking electricity prices for everyday people and businesses in Saskatchewan. His one-year plan to reduce power rates is a big change in direction from the Sask. Party’s long history of making life more expensive for Saskatchewan families.” The NDP release said SaskPower bills have increased from $901 to $1,418 from 2007-08 to 2019-20 for a family with an income of $75,000.

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Politics Given how far ahead Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe is ahead of the NDP and leader Ryan Meili, there might be a temptation for the Premier to take his foot off the gas of that Chevy Tahoe that’s his campaign vehicle in this 2020 general election. It will be tempting to just put the Sask. Party campaign on cruise control and coast to the expected easy win on Oct. 26. As has been previously mentioned in this space, the Sask. Party is sitting on 31 seats that it won in 2016 by 2,500 votes or more. There have only been six times in our province’s history when a party that won a seat by 2,500 votes or more turned around and loss that seat in the next election. It is also worth noting that all 18 members of the current Sask. Party cabinet are standing for re-election, including Moe, himself. Not all of them are a shoe-in to win. Tina Beaudry-Mellor (Regina University) and Joe Hargrave are seats that were relatively close last time. But it’s also worth noting that of the Sask. Party cabinet was returned to the Legislature in the 2016 election. And even if a couple don’t make it, the number of Sask. Party with cabinet experience - the 18 present ministers plus several backbenchers seeking re-election who were - is a sharp contrast to the NDP. The once so-called naturally governing party in Saskatchewan only had two former cabinet ministers on its slate and only a couple others with any experience in government. This is the unfortunate reality for a party out of power for 13 years. But it is a situation the NDP has made worse by dismissing one of only two candidates it did have with cabinet experience. The dumping of former MLA and cabinet minister Sandra Morin as the party’s Regina Walsh Acres candidate does not bode well for Ryan Meili for a couple reasons. First, it’s disheartening for veteran New Democrats who value the contribution and experience of those who have put years into the party. One can certainly argue that cabinet experience is less significant than the talent and abilities of the individuals running for office. But the first requirement of any political party is to get its candidates elected. So the second reason why this is disheartening is it it’s easier if the person running for your party is known and recognized as someone with cabinet experience. This takes us back to last week’s campaign launch and the theme from Scott Moe you can expect to hear over and over again during the course of this four-week campaign: Who can you trust? “You are going to see me get out of this truck each and every morning to engage Saskatchewan people,” Moe told reporters in front of the campaign office of Regina Pasqua candidate Muhammad Fiaz. “We are looking forward to engaging the people of the province with the question: ‘Who do you trust? “According to Moe, a big part of that trust issue is the past record of NDP governments that includes the closure of 53 hospital closures and 176 school closures during the NDP the NDP’s last tenure. Essentially, Moe is stepping on the gas and speeding past his own government’s record of deficit budgets and debts. However, budget deficits and debt are already emerging as issues in Meili’s campaign. “Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party are out of ideas, spinning their wheels,” Meili told reporters upon launching the campaign. “There’s an old saying that when people show you what they are, you should believe them ... We’re saying you don’t have to settle for Scott Moe.” Don’t expect Moe to standstill and take this. It will likely cause him to step on the gas a little more. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Council grandstand decision a good one T here are few places in the city of Yorkton that have contributed to the community’s fabric more than the grandstand on the Yorkton Exhibition grounds. It is difficult to imagine many in the city who have not sat on the old wooden bleachers at some point in their lives here. Whether you think way back to rock concerts with Trooper and Prism, to Friday night standardbred racing, visits by the musical rides, dozens of fireworks shows, fair grandstand shows, rodeos, tractor pulls, ribfests, snowmobile races and the list could go on to pretty much fill this space on events alone. When something fun comes along in the summer in terms of entertainment there has long been a good chance it will be held in front of the grandstand. The structure has served the city well. But, through the years, age was showing. Yes, there were some cosmetic repairs done, and work done to ensure continued safety for those using it, but it was to the point it needed more than band-aids and fresh paint. So, the Yorkton Exhibition Association took the lead in putting together a plan that would make a major rehabilitation of the grandstand feasible. To do that they looked to the City, not for taxpayers to foot the entire bill, but to cost-share the project with the Association. It was a logical approach that made the project palatable for Yorkton Council. It is very hard for elected officials to reject a project when a group within the community with 100-plus years of

hosting events comes forward with a plan where they are willing to pay for 50 per cent of the project. As Councillor Darcy Zaharia said at the regular meeting of Council Monday where the project was given the final green light, he liked the proposal since a city-owned asset was getting an upgrade with the Exhibition Association paying half the cost. “I very much support it,” he said. Mayor Bob Maloney liked the 50-cent dollars, adding Council has not turned down such projects in his time on Council. “I think this is a terrific project,” he said. While Zaharia and Maloney may have been on different sides of some major Council debates in the last 18-months, the grandstand project was an easy place to find some common ground for the good of the community. Coun. Ken Chyz wanted to know Monday if the work would be done in time for the summer fair in 2021. Whether he was being overly optimistic considering the current flare up of COVID-19 locally, one hopes the fair goes forward, and it appears the grandstand could be ready. “We’re prepared to go to tender this week,” said Darcy McLeod Director of Community Development, Parks and Recreation, with the City, adding it is hoped it is done by spring or summer 2021, depending on if the work begins this fall. Whether in the spring, or several months after, the refurbished grandstand is a most worthwhile endeavour, and the YEA is to be commended for its leadership, as is Council for agreeing to such a positive effort.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Mayhew/Darlington Project Phase 3

Broadway and 4th Ave. Streetlights Replacement

Phase 2 of the Mayhew/Darlington Street Project is now complete and the new roundabout in the intersection of Darlington Street and Mayhew Drive opened Monday, September 21. This roundabout has pedestrian light crossings due to the proximity to nearby schools and the Gloria Hayden Community Centre. Detours will continue for traffic on Darlington Street West from the intersection, as work has now begun on Phase 3 of this project. Phase 3 includes the section of Darlington Street from the intersection to the roundabout at Dracup Avenue.

The Broadway Street and 4th Avenue intersection will be closed October 13 to 16 for street lights upgrades. Detours will be in place, see detour below.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Effective October 1, 2020 Mandatory Masks/Face Covering while using Transit In the interests of public health and reducing the spread of COVID-19, Yorkton City Council approved the following requirements for City Transit and Access Transit at their September 14, 2020 meeting to become effective October 1, 2020. 1. Passengers must supply their own masks or face covering* and be wearing them prior to boarding the bus/van. Cloth masks or disposable masks can be purchased at many local stores in Yorkton. 2. If a passenger is not wearing a mask they will be denied boarding. The following passengers will be exempt from wearing a non-medical mask or face covering: a. Anyone with an underlying medical condition or disability which inhibits the ability to wear a mask or face covering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; substantiated in writing, by a medical practitioner; b. Children under 5 years of age; 3. It will be the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to enforce the mask/face covering requirement; 4. If a passenger removes their mask/face covering during a trip, they will dropped of at their stop and told that if it happens again they will be banned from accessing transit for 2 weeks before being allowed to access the service again; 5. Drivers will be required to wear a mask for the duration of their entire shift, even if social distancing can be maintained; 6. A supply of disposable masks will be on-hand for passengers wanting to ride the bus but do not have one for their trip. Supplying a mask is meant to be a one time occurrence and not for repeat occurrences. 7. Passengers wanting to discuss this requirement can call the Transit Supervisor at 306-621-6580 or the City of Yorkton at 306-786-1752.

*To be considered a proper face covering, the following conditions must be met* x x x

Be made of at least 2 layers of tightly woven material fabric such as cotton or linen Fit securely to the head Be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose and mouth without gaping

SaskAbilities operates the City Bus and Access Transit on behalf of the City of Yorkton 162 Ball Road, PO Box 5011 YORKTON SK S3N 3Z4 Tel: 1-833-444-4126, Fax: 306-782-7844

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020

ALL PASSENGERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK TO USE CITY TRANSIT AND ACCESS TRANSIT SERVICES

Please note face shields are NOT approved face coverings.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!

Candidates Information - Yorkton Municipal Election Did you know you can review the list of candidates running for office in the Yorkton Municipal Election November 9? Just visit www.yorktonvotes.ca and click on the Candidates tab. A final list of candidates will be published October 9, 2020, following the close of nominations. Did you know.....all City News is also accessible on the City of Yorkton website. Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the â&#x20AC;&#x153;City Newsâ&#x20AC;? links.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 17/2020 VEHICLES FOR HIRE BYLAW Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Yorkton intends to consider approving Bylaw No. 17/2020, known as the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, at the October 26, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw provides for regulation, control and licensing of Vehicles for Hire within the City of Yorkton. A Public Hearing will be held at the October 26, 2020 Regular Council Meeting to allow the public to express their opinion or concern with any of the changes being proposed. Questions regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to: Nicole Baptist, Bylaw & Safety Supervisor Phone: (306) 828-2425 Email: nbaptist@yorkton.ca

Public Hearing: City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed bylaw and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission, on Monday, October 26, 2020 in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m. Any written submissions must be received by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 and must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca You may visit our website at www.yorkton.ca to view the proposed bylaw.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION DAY POSTPONED TO 2021 The annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection day has been postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19. However, you can still drop off leftover paint, stains, and varnishes at Sarcan. Used oil, automotive oil/filters, antifreeze, fluorescent light tubes and cfl bulbs can be dropped off at SaskAbilities on Ball Road. These products are accepted at these two sites any time during normal business hours.

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Vehicles for Hire Bylaw gets update Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton’s Vehicles for Hire Bylaw is getting an update, its first in a quarter century. “In late 2018, a new Vehicles for Hire Act and Regulations was introduced, which included more regulations and requirements to ensure a safer cab industry and also provided provisions to allow for transporta-

tion network companies (also known as ridesharing).,” explained Nicole Baptist, Bylaw & Safety Supervisor, with the City at the regular meeting of Council Monday. At the Sept 14 Council Meeting, Administration was directed to bring back a proposed Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, based on discussions. Baptiste said the resulting suggested changes come after studying

what other jurisdictions are doing. “Administration has reviewed many other municipalities’ Taxi and Vehicles for Hire Bylaws to ensure our content aligns with what other cities require, but also that our fees and fines are comparable to others,” she explained. “In the proposed Bylaw, Administration has separate parts for taxi/limousine/shuttles

and transportation network companies. “Where possible, especially for vehicle and driver requirements and fees, Administration has treated all vehicle for hire companies the same to ensure a level playing field and fair transportation industry. Administration included provisions in the proposed bylaw to improve public safety by ensuring drivers are appropriately

qualified, does not have a criminal record that would prevent them from being a driver, and that vehicles are inspected regularly.” Included in the proposed bylaw are; • Throughout the Bylaw, shuttles and limousines are now specifically treated as a taxi and must adhere to the same requirements as taxis. Although the interpretation of the current

Bylaw included shuttles and limousines, it was not specifically stated that those forms of transportation were included under the Bylaw. • Administration increased and clarified the requirements for taxi, limousine, and shuttle vehicles. The requirements include providing an annual inspection certificate and decal, having

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Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Fall Street Sweeping Starts October 12, 2020

Request for Proposals Gallagher Centre Audio & Visual Component Upgrades

City of Yorkton Street Sweeping Map Fall Street Sweeping gets underway Tuesday, October 13, starting at the southwest corner of the city in Section 1 and moving eastward. It is very difficult to predict how quickly areas will be swept as conditions vary and equipment breakdowns sometimes occur. If possible, please do not park on the street until you see that your area has been swept, that will assist in efficient cleaning. Watch for updates on the areas currently being swept on FB. Please contact the Public Works Department at 306-7861760 if you require further information.

Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2020 Please send sealed Proposal clearly marked with the above proposal name to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of turnkey audio and visual systems within the Gallagher Centre. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

Request for Tenders Community Development, Parks & Recreation Facility Snow Removal

CITY OF YORKTON PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED LIBRARY BOUNDARY CHANGE

Tenders must be received before 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 23, 2020 Please send sealed tender clearly marked with the above tender to: cdpr@yorkton.ca Details of Tender: The City of Yorkton is accepting tenders for parking lot snow removal services at the following City facilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Gloria Hayden Community Centre Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre Yorkton Public Library Tourism-Chamber Building Deer Park Golf Course

Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders

The City of Yorkton hereby gives public notice pursuant to Section 4.1 of The Public Libraries Act, 1996 of its intention to change the library boundary. Details: On June 22, 2020, City Council approved a motion to establish a municipal library in Yorkton. The current Yorkton Public Library operates under the Parkland Regional Library system even though Yorkton residents pay for all of the operating costs. The objective of this change is to enable the City of Yorkton to directly manage and control the budget, set priorities and establish levels of service delivery for the Yorkton Public Library. In that regard, the City will be applying for a boundary change for the Yorkton Public Library by proposing the boundaries of the new municipal library be those of the existing City limits as outlined in the map below

Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing. Tenders received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the tender procedure and particulars can be directed to: Kurt Stechyshyn Building Systems & Maintenance Manager City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ....... 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ............ 306-786-1760 Building Services ... 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control ........ 306-786-1725 City Clerk ............... 306-786-1717 City Manager ......... 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces........ 306-786-1780 City RCMP............. 306-786-2400 Communications ... 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation....... 306-786-1750 Economic Development ......... 306-786-1747 Engineering Department............ 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ....... 306-786-1740

Fire Hall ................. 306-786-1795 Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking .. 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre ................ 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking .............. 306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ... 306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking .............. 306-786-1780 Property Sales ....... 306-786-1747 Public Works ......... 306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ............ 306-786-1780 Tax Department ... 306-786-1736 Water Billing Department ........ 306-786-1726

Information: You can view this notice online at www.yorkton.ca Questions regarding the proposal can be directed to: Lonnie Kaal, City Manager Telephone: 306-786-1703 Email: citymanager@yorkton.ca Public hearing: Prior to applying for a boundary change and in accordance with Section 4 of The Public Libraries Act, 1996, City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposal and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission on December 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2020. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures (City Clerk) In Person: 2nd Floor, 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: P.O. Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: cityclerk@yorkton.ca

Dated this 8th Day of October, 2020 Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk

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Recently, I watched some of the series Ratched, which purports to be an origin story of Nurse Ratched from the film One Flew Over the Cuckooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest. This premise is probably the weakest part of the show. Fans of the original film will quickly wonder what on earth the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurse Ratched - who gains a first name, a love interest, a murderer brother, a dark backstory, and other biographical details - has to do with the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of the same. As an independent TV series, it could stand on its own as a bit of admittedly quite lurid entertainment. As a prequel to an existing work,

one wonders if the creators had actually watched the original work, or just guessed based on her description as a nurse that is supposed to be a villain. But the existence of the show speaks to a larger trend in entertainment, which is to give every villain in modern entertainment their own origin stories. The instinct is to explain the villain, why did they get to be that way? How can we understand this villain? What nobody seems to question is whether or not thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much of a reason to explore the villains in depth at all. In the case of Ratched, the character was as much a

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Thinking I do with words... symbol as a character, the embodiment of authority, which is why sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the foil to the antiauthority force embodied in Randle McMurphy, the main character of the film. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really need much more explanation than her being the person in charge, and wanting to remain the person in charge. Her personal life outside of

work isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly relevant to the story, and honestly I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t watch the original thinking that she must have an elaborate back story that would explain her actions. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the case with most of these villains, your understanding of the character isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually enhanced by the extra fluff that an origin

story brings with it. Not that these stories are necessarily bad - Joker won awards - but more that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trend that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily make any sense. Why is this character how they are? Does it even matter? Who actually cares? In many cases, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a barrier to storytelling. Even in the better versions of these stories, knowing that important characters are going to disappear eventually, knowing that a positive character is going to turn negative, you spend more time waiting for the shoe to drop than you do actually engaging with the drama. In other cases, you become more focused on the inconsis-

tency between the character you know and the character as presented, making it difficult to take the drama for what it is. In fact, I would say that the people who I would recommend avoid this show are the very people itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketed towards, because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re much more likely to get annoyed by the inconsistencies and the contradictions it introduces. It would have been better if it was allowed to be its own thing, but then it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been made. But maybe we need to focus more on new stories that can be their own thing rather than trying to add lurid explanations to stories that already exist.

A Place to Call Home Imagine that the sun is setting and night is drawing closer. The warmth in the air from the day is slowly dissipating as evening temperatures drop. The building you were in is closing its doors for the night with the expectation that you will go home. But you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a home to go to. This is a reality, not only in Canada, but in our community as well. October 10 is World Homeless Day, a day to raise awareness and to start talking about homelessness in our community. It is a time to recognize that Yorkton has residents without a place to call their own. SIGN Housing Support has provided support to 52 homeless and hard-to-

house individuals in just the past six months, and it is just one of several agencies dealing with homelessness in Yorkton. The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness defines Canadian homelessness as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the situation of an individual or family without stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it.â&#x20AC;? It points out that this â&#x20AC;&#x153;is the result of systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual/householdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial, mental, cognitive, behavioural or physical challenges, and/ or racism and discrimination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people do not choose to be homeless,

and the experience is generally negative, unpleasant, stressful and distressing.â&#x20AC;? It is estimated that each year, 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness, according to the State of Homelessness in Canada 2016 report. The reality of homelessness is much larger than someone sleeping on a park bench, under a bridge or in a tent. As highlighted by YWCA Regina, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every community in Canada has homeless people even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see them on the street.â&#x20AC;? Yorkton is no exception. Samantha Rodrigue, in her 2016 study on hidden homelessness in Canada, describes it as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a situation whereby an individual, family

or a community have had to temporarily live with family, friends, in their car, or anywhere else because they had nowhere else to live.â&#x20AC;? In Yorkton, a large number of identified homeless are hidden or at risk of homelessness. Individuals may be found spending their nights hanging out in 24-hour restaurants or convenience stores; while others sleep in their cars, entrance ways to businesses, in garages or couch surf with friends or family. Homelessness can be chronic or episodic. Individuals who are chronically homeless are homeless for a year or more. Those who are episodically homeless move in and out of homelessness. Both face personal struggles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mental and physical health issues, addictions, social and economic isolation, legal and justice issues, discrimination and the longer one is homeless the more severe the struggles become. There are different reasons why this scourge is present in our community. Homelessness is

almost entirely the result of poverty and housing availability and affordability. Barriers arising from government policies make qualifying for income assistance more difficult or inaccessible, leaving people to make do with alternate and usually less adequate forms of shelter. Tri-morbidity (persons living with mental illness, substance use disorder and medical conditions) is a common characteristic among those who are homeless. People running from sexual abuse and/or physical abuse may experience homelessness as their primary support structure collapses when they seek safety away from home. As succinctly captured by Simon Davis, in his book Community Mental Health in Canada, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many people on the edge, it just takes small cuts to any of those (welfare) programs to push people over the edge.â&#x20AC;? Homelessness is also unhealthy for our entire community, and that is even more evident during this Covid-19 pandemic. People who are

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RCMP discusses COVID-19 Staff Sgt. Jeff Simpson speaks outside of City Hall about how the RCMP is affected by COVID-19. The detachment is closed to the public

after one officer tested positive and 14 have to quarantine, but Simpson assures people that law enforcement in the city will be unaffected.

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homeless may be at higher risk of exposure to infection. Access to public rest rooms might be restricted due to Covid-19 safety measures, and those living in overcrowded places will find social distancing or isolation impossible. As a society and a community, we need to become aware and talk about homelessness. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness designed Recovery for All â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a national advocacy campaign asking Canadians to encourage federal governments to make bold investments in housing and income support to end homelessness in Canada once and for all. With the right investments on the heels of Covid-19, the Alliance promotes creating jobs and kick-starting the economy, and begin ending homelessness all at the same time. Visit and sign up at www.recoveryforall.ca. Housing, after all, is one of the basic necessities of life. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Submitted by SIGN Housing Support

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Mayor gives update on COVID-19 in Yorkton By Devin Wilger Staff Writer With a COVID-19 outbreak being declared in Yorkton, Mayor Bob Maloney is hoping that the people of the city can work together to help stop the spread of the disease. In a recent update, livestreamed on the City of Yorkton website (yorkton.ca), Maloney outlined what the city is doing in its own facilities to keep people safe, including extensive sanitation and mask requirements on things like public transport where social distancing is not an option. His primary message is to do what the City of Yorkton itself has been doing as a municipality, and follow the advice of experts. “We can’t fight with each other about what we think will work and what we think won’t work. Medical experts, the people in charge, are saying masks work. That’s all I need to know. So in public places we don’t have a mandatory mask use rule

or a bylaw or anything like that, but I am urging people, when you’re in public places, please wear a mask. It can protect you, it can protect other people, especially the people who work in the store who see hundreds of people every day. So where we can, let’s help each other, and not fight each other about what we think might work or won’t work.” City services, including the Gallagher Centre and Kinsmen Arena remain open for the time being. Maloney credits the user groups of both facilities with their efforts to follow guidelines, saying that they have gone all in to ensure the facilities can operate. The city is going to do what it has been doing and follow the lead of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and if they recommend facilities close again they will close. Right now, the facilities have employed contact tracing for all user groups, extensive sanitation programs, and developed plans to minimize the amount of contact between dif-

ferent users. Maloney credits Fire Chief Trevor Morrissey in developing procedures which allows the city to continue operating facilities, and the minor sports organizations that have been at the table from the beginning to help make programs happen. “There has been a lot of work done behind the scenes by our health officials and by folks at City Hall as well.” One thing that is a concern is the upcoming municipal election, which has the potential to get a large number of people in one location. Maloney said that advance polls will be critical this year, as will mail-in ballots, and he encourages as many people as to use both of those as possible to spread out their votes and minimize contact with others. There will be one polling location, in the Gallagher Centre, and Maloney said that they believe the move to one location will make it easier to keep that location sanitary through the election.

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New Special Constable for city Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton has a new Special Constable – Community Safety

Officer. Dani Anderson was approved to the position by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday. Council had heard

at the Sept 14 regular Council Meeting, Anderson was hired as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to fill the vacant Community Safety

Officer position until she was able to receive her Special Constable appointment from the Ministry of Corrections and Policing

Anderson has since received her Special Constable appointment. Anderson will join Special Constable Galbraith as the City of

Yorkton’s Community Safety Officers. After Council Monday Anderson was formally sworn into her new position.

VEHICLES Continued from Page A8 an appropriate vehicle classification, holding at least $1,000,000 in additional liability insurance, and obtaining a City of Yorkton vehicle permit for each vehicle operated. The bylaw will now go through the

public notice and a public hearing to allow for community feedback. * Administration increased the requirements for all taxi, limousine, and shuttle drivers. The increased requirements mirror those set out in the Vehicles for Hire Act and Regulations.

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This includes requirements for the company to submit a copy of the driver’s criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check, and to obtain a City of Yorkton driver permit for each company driver. The City of Yorkton permit will include a photo of the driver and must

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be displayed inside the vehicle for the public to see. As well, Administration will contact all active taxi and shuttle companies by general mail to notify them of the proposed Vehicles for Hire Bylaw and upcoming Public Hearing, said Baptiste.

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Quilt project marks Orange Shirt Day In 2019, many Parkland College students participated in an Orange Shirt Day project in which they depicted what reconciliation means to them by decorating squares of orange fabric. On Sept. 30, – Orange Shirt Day – the College unveiled quilts made out of those squares. The unique blankets are now

on display at campuses in Yorkton, Melville, Fort Qu’Appelle, and Kamsack. The College thanks the quilters who donated their time by piecing together the squares, and framing and backing the blankets: •Carol White (Melville) •Ruth Erickson (Fort

Qu’Appelle) •Lynda Cherwenuk and Colleen Koroluk, Heart & Home Quilt Club (Kamsack) •Barb Ferrier and Delores Pilipow of Innovative Quilting in Melville (Yorkton) Special thanks to Ferrier and Pilipow for working on the very large

(8 feet by 9 feet) blanket on display at the Main Campus, and to Pilipow for donating the material for the backing and the quilt batting. The College is grateful for the contribution of these community members who were so willing to donate their time and talents in the spirit of rec-

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onciliation. 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

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YTC staff prepares to walk for Orange Shirt Day, going through the city to raise awareness of the impact of the Indian Residential School system.

YTC walks through city for Orange Shirt Day By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Walking down Yorkton streets, the Yorkton Tribal Council wants to educate. Decked out in matching orange shirts, along with matching masks, a group commemorated Orange Shirt Day, and honoured the children who went through the Indian Residential Schools. The annual walk aims to educate people about the abuses that went on in the schools, in the spirit of reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day began as part of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) Residential School (18911981) Commemoration Project and Reunion. Phyllis (Jack) Webstad told the story of her first day at the residential school, when she had her orange shirt, given to her by her mother, taken away from her. Her story opened up an opportunity to open a discussion

on the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. Organizer Iris Acoose said that they wanted to celebrate the resilience of their people, recognizing the trauma children endured, and give a chance to learn more about what happened. This year the walk was smaller than usual due to COVID-19, with only YTC staff taking part. The main challenge, said Acoose, was ensuring they were meeting all health regulations, both from the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the YTC. They were able to have a pipe ceremony to begin the day, and still hold the walk. One of the goals of the day is to be as visible as possible, Acoose said, because the orange shirt is an opportunity to educate. “People in Canada, they know nothing about the Indian Residential

Schools, they don’t know about the impact that the Indian Residential Schools had on our people, along with the other historical factors that impacted our people.” Acoose said that the other positive from Orange Shirt Day is the opportunity to see leaders in the community support the project. She noted that the Yorkton Tribal Council, including Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup, and Director of Health Ivan Cote, have been supporting the project. “It’s important that our people come together.”

Walkers wear masks in recognition of COVID-19 restrictions.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It has been confirmed there is a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at St. Alphonsus Elementary School in Yorkton. In a release last Thursday, Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools in the city noted that Sept. 30, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority identified the positive COVID-19 case. “Communication has been shared with the specific classroom/ cohort, as well as the school community,” stated the release. “The Saskatchewan Health Authority has completed their assessment of the situation, and all individuals deemed to be close contacts have been communicated with.”

The school division noted classes will continue in-school. “We want to reassure families at this time that classes at St. Alphonsus Elementary School will continue as normal, while maintaining the safety protocols in place,” noted the release. The Division is not making further comment citing; “to protect privacy, we are not able to share or discuss details. The division did thank everyone “for continuing to be diligent in performing daily health screening, staying home if ill, calling HealthLine 811 if exhibiting COVID19 symptoms, practicing proper hand hygiene, maintaining physical distancing as much as possible, wearing a mask when appropriate, and doing everything we can to keep each other safe.”

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Brears sixth to announce for Council run By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Dustin Brears has announced he will be seeking a seat on Yorkton Council. This will be his second attempt at a Council seat, with the first one being in the 2016 election. Brears just missed a seat last time, polling eighth overall in a field of 24 in the previous vote. This time he hopes some added experience will help him earn a seat at the table. “I’ve always been interested in govern-

ment,” he said, adding the run four years ago “was certainly a good learning opportunity.” Brears said the decision to run again was ultimately a rather easy one to take. “I really wanted to do it. There was no doubt in my mind I wanted to run again,” he said. There was however the question of time, with a relatively new business, he is part of Credence Construction Ltd., and family time. Brears said after discussing his run with family and at work, and every-

one being supportive, he took out his papers. And over the ensuing years Brears said he has tried to be more active in regards to the city, being first a member and then chair of Yorkton’s Economic Development Committee, as well as sitting on the Planning and Infrastructure Committee, and as a member and then vicechair of Development Appeals. A seat on Council is the next step of involvement, offered Brears, adding the insights provided by being on the

various committees will be an asset at the Council table, because it provides two views on many issues; that of Councillors who are part of the committees, and members from the general public as he has been. Looking ahead to the next term, Brears said COVID-19 is going to be a factor, citing “the safety of the residents of Yorkton” as a key issue in light of the pandemic. He said the new Council will be taking over just as the impact of the second wave of the

pandemic is being felt, and ensuring front line worker safety and helping business manoeuvre the uncertainty will be paramount. To help in terms of business Brears said the city has to market itself. “Yorkton has to market our community as the great city that it is,” he said, adding that means as a place of business opportunity as well. Brears attended high school in Yorkton, moving back in 2010. He is married and he and his wife Kayla have two daughters.

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Forster taking run at Council seat By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer After calling Yorkton his home for the past 26 years Doug Forster has decided it is time to step up and seek election to City Council. “I am entering this race with one simple plan, that is to listen to the people and be their common-sense voice on city council,” he stated in a release Monday. Forster said he feels he is ready for a seat in Council based on being involved in other areas of the community in past years. “For years I have been

actively involved with several service clubs, organizations, and community events in Yorkton and I will bring this same dedication to council,” he said. Forster said Yorkton needs good people at the table to ensure the city’s future. “Yorkton is a great place to raise a family,” he offered. “We need to ensure proper decisions are being made in regards to our community, facilities and the programs that surround them. As a small business owner in Yorkton I truly understand and sympathize with the struggles

our businesses are facing during these unprecedented times. “Now more than ever it’s time for council to take into consideration holding the line on tax increases, contracting local, purchasing local and listening to the needs of all of our business sector. “We need to keep our business at home, they are the lifeblood of our city and need our support.” Forster said the city also needs to keep infrastructure in mind. “Aging infrastructure needs to be priority as does finding ways to fill

the empty properties around the city, including the large amount of commercial space that sits adjacent to the tourism booth at the south entrance to the city,” he said. “Millions of tax dollars spent to develop it so it could sit empty for years with the street lights on every night. We can’t change past decisions, but together we can improve the future.” The hospital is also on Forster’s radar. “There is no better time to start thinking seriously about our hospital, it has served Yorkton and area well but it is nearing the end of its life,”

he said. “The time is now to start considering a fiscally responsible action plan for the city’s portion of its replacement costs, let’s be prepared when the impending day comes.” Then Forster circled back to the need to listen. “These are difficult times for everyone, local government needs to listen and respond to the people that put them into office,” he said. “We need to learn from the wisdom of our seniors, keep moving forward with economic development, and ensure Yorkton is a safe and affordable place to raise a family.”

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Schneider wants seat at Council table By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Terry Schneider is running for Yorkton Council. Citing 30-years of municipal administration experience, including time with the City of Yorkton as Bylaw and Safety Supervisor, Schneider said he wants to see the city do well. “I just want to see Yorkton grow and be economically viable,” he said in a telephone interview Monday. To do that Schneider sets forth some very specific goals in terms of the City, starting with reducing the cost

of both commercial and residential lots in the city. He pointed to the residential development on the city’s northeast corner noting only four homes built on 70 lots. And at $65,000 a lot Schneider said he understands why they sit empty. On his website platform Schneider said reducing lot prices would: Be a catalyst and driver for economic growth, through construction jobs and sales of materials Increase the property tax base With increased economic activity Schneider

said he also wants to see the city grow in terms of population growth, suggesting reduced lot prices could make a five per cent population spurt possible, which would have a ripple effect in the community. “This would mean increased school enrollment,” he said, adding the more families in the city, the more local economy they generate as well. Schneider said it’s also time the City think “outside the box” more. He cited land owned by the city south of Queen Street and said it could become the spot of wind turbines or solar panels

generating renewable electricity to reduce the cost to the city. “It’s an expensive venture,” he said, but added such efforts are being looked at by both the provincial and federal governments for funding so why wouldn’t Yorkton have a “ready plan” should funds from the higher levels of government come available? While energy selfsufficiency is a big picture goal, Schneider said he has also looked around the city at the details within the community at how to save some dollars, suggesting in the winter bi-weekly

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Former Yorkton Mayor Chris Wyatt is looking to get back on Yorkton Council, this time as a Councillor. “I was lucky enough to serve the taxpayers of Yorkton for 16 years on city council, three of which as Mayor,” said Wyatt Monday. That experience is an asset, he said. “I have the experience needed to help guide the city through these difficult times and will ask the tough questions when needed,” he said. The key moving for-

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ward is to get things done when required, offered Wyatt. “I believe the focus of the next council should be finishing the projects the previous council started, and ensure they stay on budget and on time,” he said. But new projects have to be approached with caution. “Future spending needs to be carefully thought out, as we will not know the full budgetary impacts the COVID19 virus will have on our city in the coming

months,” said Wyatt. Wyatt said it comes down to being fiscally responsible. “If you are concerned with paying $200, $300, $400 or more a month in property taxes and want a city Councillor who will question administration and hold them accountable, I have shown that I am the person who will do it,” he said. Wyatt has lived in Yorkton for more than 35 years raising two children in what he noted is, “a safe, vibrant and affordable community.”

waste pick up service (November to March). And there are details Schneider said need addressed. For example large stones on the west side of Dracup need to be removed and a sidewalk installed to serve the public and businesses. In the shorter term, with the effects of COVID-19 Schneider said he does see 2021 as being a year when the City must work to have no increases in municipal property taxes. Schneider has lived in Yorkton the past 3.5years. He and his wide Sonia have three adult children.

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Do trade deals work in protectionist world International trade seems like it should be the easiest thing in the world to make work smoothly. In the best possible scenario you would look to find which countries do things best, at the lowest cost, with an eye to worker safety and that is where you would want to buy product from. Yes, that is an over simplification of the process since there are numerous factors at play, in particular the exchange rates of international currencies, and the cost of international transportation, being two that come immediately to mind. However, where the real barriers to making

trade flow in a more ‘natural’ way is because of politics. The influence of politicians on trade is massive, and simply put hard to understand, and harder still for markets to predict. Typically such interferences manifest themselves as various tariffs and regulations imposed to limit market access to certain things, or from certain countries. It is typical of two countries arguing over even minor disputes to impose trade barriers to apply pressure for a resolution of the dispute in their favour. If the tariffs and regulation happen to be on an agricul-

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Calvin Daniels ture product farmers in some company are suddenly being squeezed as their government dukes it out with some other country. Politicians also get into the act of muddying trade waters when they seek to appease their own people by protectionist actions. We have seen an increase of this of late as countries, led

by the United States, look inward in terms of trade. This one is more understandable, at least on a philosophical level. There is a level of common sense to wanting to, for example, buy Canadian. It makes sense that people should want to support industry jobs in their own country.

However, the question that follows is at what cost that support is reasonable. If you can import shirts, cars or wheat from another country at a lower cost to consumers, is that reasonable to do? Of course the rules and regulations of trade are supposed be made clearer, and protected from all the interferences of politicians when trade deals are inked. The most obvious one for Canadians is the North American Free Trade Agreement, although at present CETA (the Canada-EU deal born in 2017) is getting more press as EU countries appear to be

meddling with regulations even with a deal in place. Therein lies the issue. Trade deals in principle are a good thing, but only if both sides wish to honour the details. Even with NAFTA the pork, beef, wheat and soft wood lumber sectors have had to go through extensive and costly litigation to get the US access the deal outlined. Moving forward how such deals stand up to increased protectionism will be interesting to watch, especially for an export reliant Canadian farm sector. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

U of S veterinarian advises horse owners to be aware of deadly fever Nick Pearce - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Saskatoon StarPhoenix) A Saskatchewan veterinarian is advising horse owners to be aware of a deadly fever after a rash of cases in Alberta. A facility north of Calgary is treating several reported cases of Potomac Horse Fever, which can be fatal for infected horses, leading to a mortality rate of up to 30 per cent among reported cases. Infections can appear as mild colic, fever and diarrhea, as well abortions in pregnant mares. While the provinces aren’t the same, “if there’s (cases) … in Alberta, you definitely

expect there will be a few cases in Saskatchewan as well. It should follow the same trend,” said Dr. Claudia Cruz, a veterinarian at the University of Saskatchewan. The fever is named for the Potomac River in the United States, where the illness was first identified in 1979. It’s since spread to parts of Canada, including Alberta and Ontario. All horses are susceptible, and once infected they can lose up to 100 litres of fluid per day. Cruz said there were fewer instances in Saskatchewan than its neighbours, but cases do happen. Infections tend to be seasonal and concentrated during this time of year as water

accumulates and stagnates, she added. “It’s been an issue but not as bad as Alberta and Manitoba,” Cruz said. She said bacteria can infect snails and aquatic insects like dragon flies. When horses drink water or eat the bugs, they can contract the fever. Cruz advised disposing of rubbish in covered bins, and potentially limiting the amount of time horses drink at a pond. Other steps could include bringing horses indoors at night and placing insect nets in their stalls. She also acknowledged some steps may not be practical for all owners. Concerned horse owners should keep an eye on their animals’ behaviour, appetite and

manure, she said. They should also take note of where horses graze and drink. She advised seeing a veterinarian early if owners become concerned. An infected horse may eventually appear extremely depressed or sick, but it may be too late by the time it develops diarrhea. She also noted a vaccine is available. Lisa Graham, president of Saskatchewan Horse Federation also recommended owners contact their local veterinarian if they’re concerned about the condition. “People wait too long to phone a vet and when they bring it to us, it’s already too late,” Cruz said.

Horse owners need to watch for Potomac Horse Fever.

‘We can grow hops in Sask.’ Hop farmer expanding Rob Paul - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The WorldSpectator - Moosomin) Driving south from Moosomin on Highway 8 one can see the canola and wheat being harvested. The landscape has changed from the green and yellow of July to a golden brown. At JGL Shepherd Farms, meanwhile, there are vines of lush green hops swaying in the wind. Four years ago Justin Shepherd and his family started getting the farm ready to be the first major hops grower in the province. Now you can

see acres of vines when you turn onto the property. They started off with a 1.3 acre hop yard on their farm between Moosomin and Fleming and over the years have expanded. They have grown from 400 plants in 2018 to 9,000 plants today. “We always knew it had to get bigger to be a commercially viable business, but there was not a set four-year plan to get to this specific size,” said Shepherd. “We started with 1.3 acres. This is about 8 and a bit. So just over 20 miles of cable up top. We’re shooting for 9-12

acres—on that scale. This would be one of the bigger ones in the three prairie provinces right now.” The last four years has been a continual process of expanding and upgrading. “You have to keep upgrading. You always run into what is the next equipment that needs to be upgraded. Our harvester will do 10 to 12 acres of hops, so we knew we had to get to that size to make this machine pay for itself,” said Shepherd. The need to grow at such a rate is not so much a matter of demand at

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this point, but a necessity. “You need to be a certain size where a brewer has enough options. You can’t be too small and you can’t be too big,” said Shepherd. Last week brewers were taking tours of the Shepherds’ operation. The hops have been used in products created by microbreweries such as Pile of Bones Brewing in Regina, and by larger operations such as Great Western. “I would say we are still in market development mode,” he said. “We have days where we have brewers out to try

and convince them that we are legitimate, we are a business, we are not doing this out of our back yard. “There have been some of the brewers that have been more interested than others. Some have no interest in using our product, so it’s up to us to convince them that we grow a good product, that it’s high quality, and that they should try it. “We’re still learning what our aromas are and how different we are. One variety we have is Centennial, and how different is that than the west coast. It’s slightly different. Is there enough

of a difference there to say that’s terroir where there’s a real regionality, I don’t know. “But hopefully year in year out we’ll see what that aroma profile is and how it develops over time. As the plants mature, it does change. So it’s a work in progress still. “They know we’re here, but some of the ones that have showed up today (last Monday, when brewers were visiting for an open house at the hop farm), this is their first time visiting us. Some have used us and some have not. Continued on Page A19

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Standing in Western Financial Group City Centre Park, This Picture Is 1,000 (or more) Words aims to collect words of encouragement from people.

Words of encouragement for Culture Days By Devin Wilger Staff Writer In times of crisis, communities come together. For Culture Days in 2020, Twila Napoleoni with Baraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Academy of the Arts is the host of This Picture IS 1,000 (or more) Words, which aims to show the community of Yorkton through their stories. Napoleoni has been a longtime participant in Culture Days, but said that she knew from the outset that this year would be different, because limits to the number of people who could get together would make traditional ideas like painting classes impossible. The inspiration for this project came from the theme of Culture Days this year, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unexpected Intersections,â&#x20AC;? which made her think about the downtown park, as it is a meeting place in the city. With COVID-19 affecting everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives in the world, she thought about how that has affected people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought that it would be nice to put everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective and stories together in a work of art.â&#x20AC;? The goal of the piece is to get encouraging words on the canvas. Napoleoni believes

A resident puts some of the first words on the This Picture is 1,000 (or more) Words project. this best represents how the community is able to support each other through a crisis, and is an extension of what she has watched happen in Yorkton as people react to the crisis around them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social distance, but people really got together, neighbors who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know

each other, and strangers who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know each other, really helped one another out. I want to continue with that theme that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been running with for the past few months.â&#x20AC;? Naturally having an interactive art exhibit in the middle of a pandemic does offer its own range of challenges. The main

one is sanitation, and they aim to keep sanitizer wipes at the piece that people can wipe down makers before and after writing on the piece. Napoleoni admits that having a piece like this is inherently risky, as not everyone might stay positive on the work. She said she trusts people in

Yorkton to understand the vision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There can be some fear, some controversy, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to focus on that at all. I want to focus on, in spite of everything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening, what are the good things that are happening?â&#x20AC;? The goal is to have it covered in words, but there is paint on the piece to help guide people in what colour should be where. The central image is two hands coming together, with a buffalo and wheat sheaf to represent the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage, and the City of Yorktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo to represent the present day. The image represents people coming together and helping each other. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more difficult to have Culture Days in 2020, Napoleoni believes that culture is the heart of a community, and that it is important to keep promoting culture even if gatherings are more difficult this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who we are and how we express ourselves that make us unique, as a city and how we express ourselves.â&#x20AC;? To contribute to the project, go to Western Financial Group City Centre Park at any time until Oct. 25.

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If you like taking photographs an upcoming walk-about should be on your calendar. As part of Yorkton Culture Days, the Yorkton Photography Guild will be holding a photo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;walkdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Saturday, Oct. 17. All levels of photographers are welcome to join and you do not need to be a Guild member to go on a walk or drive throughout the city to take pictures, explained guild spokesperson Darcy Zaharia. The photography guild has been around for several years, as a vehicle for hobbyists to gather to talk cameras, and share their passion, said Zaharia. Holding an event in conjunction with Culture Days â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great opportun-

ity to get out and take pictures and gain the guild some good exposure,â&#x20AC;? he added. The event will offer a rather interesting view of Yorkton, suggested Zaharia, â&#x20AC;&#x153;just having different people and how they see the city.â&#x20AC;? The walk will begin at 1 p.m., with those involved coming back together in the afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at City Centre Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hoping to have an instant printer there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where all photographers can print off their favorite pictures of the day and/or share pictures,â&#x20AC;? notes the event poster. Photographs will also be shared on the Yorkton Photography Guild Facebook page, with select photos being submitted to Yorkton This Week as well.

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Lessons from a fallen giant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sink your roots in him (Christ) and build on him.â&#x20AC;? Colossians 2:7 instructs, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.â&#x20AC;? I have a fresh appreciation for roots. It started with the tree out back.... The earth shook and the power lines twanged. The big pine had finally landed. Safely, too, without damaging the power lines, fence or other trees. Not even the tiny mock orange bush, just beyond reach of the pineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still flailing limbs. Cheers came from the roof, where stood a friend with a chainsaw and our grandson. I peered

through the branches of the downed giant at our son-in-law, Kendall, still holding the ropes that had guided its descent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NICE landing!â&#x20AC;? He grinned, glancing at the vibrating power line above. A branch had brushed it on the way down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glad that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break!â&#x20AC;? When the house was built, it must have seemed right to plant a pine and a cedar within three feet of its foundation. But forty years on, both towered over the house. When the Preacher and I bought the place, the cedar was dying, but the still thriving pine had several trunks, with a total girth of about a metre. We rel-

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Sunny Side Up ished the shade, but its broad limbs disturbed shingles and eavestroughs and scattered cones and needles over a wide radius. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotta take them out,â&#x20AC;? I told the Preacher. He sighed, knowing his favourite reading corner would lose its shelter. The men hauled the trees away, and most of

the stumps. But since we planned an on-ground deck, the roots needed to be dug out below the ground. Kendall attacked the largest with his chainsaw, but it proved hard as iron. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom,â&#x20AC;? he told me, after several sweaty efforts and dulled chains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t PAY me enough to take this out.â&#x20AC;? Others tried too, but the

treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundation proved impervious to saws and axes, no matter who wielded them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call an expert,â&#x20AC;? I said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No,â&#x20AC;? said the Preacher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll putz at it.â&#x20AC;? He dug around the roots to bare them, then, using the largest drill bit he could find, he riddled their surfaces with holes. When they resembled Swiss cheese, he sliced across the holes with his reciprocating saw. Then he started in on another layer of stump. It took weeks. He worked in short spurts, until his strength faded (or his bit or blade broke, whichever came first). But finally, except for a

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carpet of woodchips, not a trace remained of the protruding roots. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve pondered on that pine ever since. On its continual growth, its hospitable branches and lovely silhouette. How it stayed strong in spite of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s onslaughts (including one tornado, before our time). How it had provided shelter to us and many birds. How its gracious life seemed a benediction of thanksgiving to its (and my) Creator. But all because of its invisible, deeply embedded, granite-hard roots. Lord, may we sink our roots deeply in you. And let our gratitude overflow.

Film tours will continue For 73 years the Yorkton Film Festival has been committed to bringing filmmakers and Canadian audiences together. The GSA DVD Tour, which features Golden Sheaf Award winners, nominees, and other films submitted to the festival, was designed to bring films to a wide range of audiences at the community level. This year COVID19 has caused changes to Festival activities, however, the GSA DVD Tours will continue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased to bring award winning Canadian short films to audiences across Saskatchewan, showcasing the artistry and storytelling of filmmakersâ&#x20AC;?, says Randy Goulden, YFF Executive Director The 2020 GSA Tours categories are: Multicultural, Mental Health, Winners, The Saskatchewan Connection and Indigenous. Visit www.yorktonfilm.com to find out more about the GSA Tours that are available and how to get one to come to your community. E-mail info@yorktonfilm. com or call 306-782-7077 with any questions you might have about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GSA Tours. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Submitted

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STROCEN - Elgin Ernest Strocen (1942-2020) of Yorkton, SK., beloved husband of Carol Strocen, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canora, SK to Paul and Lena (Mykytyshyn) Strocen, Elgin grew up on the family farm before moving to Yorkton in grade 8. Elginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homestead was near the Assiniboine River, which led to a lifetime of time on the water, mainly fishing. In the pioneering days fishing was a necessary source of food, while later trips were for enjoyment with family and friends .After high school, Elgin received his teaching diploma, married his sweetheart Carol in 1963, and started his teaching career alongside his new bride in Neidpath, SK. In the 12 years that they spent in southwest SK, Elgin and Carol touched the lives of many people, including friends that remain to this day. During this time, Elgin furthered his love of athletics, and began hunting for big game and birds. In 1975, Elgin and Carol returned to Yorkton and taught within the Yorkton Public School Division for the remainder of their careers. Both Elgin and Carol formed many friendships with their fellow educators that continued through the rest of their lives. It was in Yorkton where their two children, Michele and Mitchell were raised. When not teaching, Elgin spent countless evenings in his shop focussing on woodworking and carpentry. He also continued his love of fishing and hunting, while beginning to focus on wildlife conservation efforts. He volunteered many hours to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and acted as an official measurer for the Henry Kelsey Club. Elginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the outdoors was truly reflected in his hobbies and passions. Elgin always joked that once he retired he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a day off from his â&#x20AC;&#x153;bossâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which of course was himself. Retirement kept Elgin very busy, and he found ongoing enjoyment spending time working on his hobbies, at his hunting shack north of Pelly with his grand-dog Stewie, and gabbing over coffee with friends. A regular topic was the Yorkton Terriers, as both Elgin and Carol maintained season tickets for years. As cancer started to touch the lives of many family and friends, Elgin found he could give back to the community by combining his passion for woodworking and wildlife into building birdhouses for people in exchange for donations to the Cancer Foundation. While Elgin always enjoyed visiting with friends, he would get most excited to see his family. He saved his biggest hugs for these visits and would be sure to plan the next trip before the current one concluded. Elgin is lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Carol (Beblow); daughter Michele Strocen; son Mitch (Taryn Bogdan) Strocen; grandchildren Olivia and Alexis Strocen; as well as many extended family members and friends. A private family Graveside Service was held Monday, October 5, 2020 in the Garden of Devotion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Memorial contributions can be made â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In loving memory of Elgin Strocenâ&#x20AC;? to the Yorkton Branch of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation in Moose Jaw. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

EVANCIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lena Evancio of St. Paul Lutheran Home, Melville, formerly of Yorkton, widow of Bill Evancio entered eternal rest with our Lord on September 26, 2020. Lena, the youngest of nine children, was born on January 14, 1924 to Tymko (Tom) and Annie (Koziol) Skochylas in the Homefield district. She completed her grade 8 education at Beaver Hills, a typical one room country school. Subsequently, she helped on the family farm with her older siblings and then gained employment as a housekeeper for a local farmer until she caught the eye of Bill. On November 24, 1942, Bill and Lena were united in holy union at Ituna Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church by the Very Reverend Stephen S. Shawel. They settled on the Evancio homestead in the Homefield district and were blessed with two children, a son Ed and nine years later, a daughter Vicki. They continued their mixed farming operation on the same family homestead throughout their farming years. Mom may not have had a high school education or a university degree, however, she definitely graduated â&#x20AC;&#x153;with honoursâ&#x20AC;? from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;school of hard knocksâ&#x20AC;?. She always had the determination and the skill set to challenge any and every task on the farm. Not only did she vigorously embrace domestic and gardening chores, she worked side by side with Bill in all farming duties including harvesting, fencing, picking stones and roots, stacking sheaves, milking cows and all other farming challenges. During the long, cold winter months, Mom passionately dedicated her time crocheting, quilting, knitting and sewing. In the summer of 1983, Bill and Lena purchased a home on Deerwood Crescent in Yorkton. Mom loved planting a bountiful garden, preserving and canning her fruits and vegetables. She prided herself in growing the largest tomatoes ever. We always looked very forward to Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baking and delicious cooking talents. Her homemade cinnamon buns, bread, tiny cabbage rolls, perogies, pies and pastries were delicacies we all savoured. After Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing in 1999, Mom continued to maintain their home on Deerwood Crescent until the fall of 2008 when she very reluctantly accepted the stark reality of selling the home and locating to a very comfortable and cozy suite at Clements Court. As her mobility began to deteriorate, she embraced the idea of moving a block over into the Gladstone Seniors Centre and subsequently, to St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville for her last four years. Despite all those changes and moves, Mom remained strong, always maintaining a positive attitude. To quote Mom, she always reiterated these words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complain, things can always be worseâ&#x20AC;?. Perhaps, the greatest attribute Mom had was that she was always concerned about the welfare of every member of our family. She was definitely the matriarch of our family. Mom was blessed with four granddaughters and four great grandchildren. She loved them dearly, looked very forward to their visits and phone calls and was always keenly interested in their lives, activities and achievements. Her Ukrainian Catholic faith was very precious to her and her rosary was always close at hand ready to be recited. Lena and Bill were faithful members of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Hubbard area, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ituna, and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. When Mom became a resident at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville, she was blessed to have Frs. Bohdan Lukie, Ray Lukie and Basil Malowany visit her with annointing and communion. She treasured those visits and looked very forward to them. Lena was predeceased by her parents Tom and Annie; her husband Bill in 1999; brothers John (Ann), Peter (Stella) and Alex (Marjorie); sisters Mary (Joe), Ann (Nick), Sophie (Onufrey) and Alice (Bill). She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ed (Alice), their children, Laura (Gordon) Daines and great grandchildren Lucas and Zachary Daines and Celeste Evancio; daughter Vicki (Terry) Chaikowsky and their children Renae (Darrin) Sharp and great grandchildren Emma and Noah Sharp and Corinne (Ryan) Palka; her sister Jean Yuristy and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Liturgy was held at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton on September 30th with Rev. Fr. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. and Rev. Fr. Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R.. as the Concelebrants. The responses were led by Laurie Fedorowich and Ron Wizniak. The epistle was read by Renae Sharp and a Tribute shared by Corinne Palka. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Renae Sharp, Darrin Sharp, Emma Sharp, Noah Sharp, Corinne Palka and Ryan Palka serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Lena may be made to St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 155 Catherine St. Yorkton, SK S3N 0B9. Condolences to the family can be posted at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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CHUPA - Peter Chupa. January 20, 1926 to September 23, 2020. It is with mixed sadness and peace that the Chupa family announces the passing of our Dad, Peter Chupa, in his 95th year on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Strathroy, ON. Peter was the lastborn of fourteen children, nine of which survived infancy to Ukrainian Immigrant parents, Michael and Magdalena (Diakiw). He resided with his family in Springside District in Saskatchewan until age 19. Encouraged by a family member, he went to Timmins, ON to work in the gold mines. It was there he met his wife, Margaret (Montague), and they married in August, 1946. They were devoted to each other for 63 years. Dad disliked working in the mines, so they relocated to Welland in 1950, where there were other family members making Welland their permanent home. Dad worked 34 years at the Atlas Steels. He retired in 1985 and was blessed with a long retirement. He was a cherished and dedicated father of Ken (Norine), Terry (Diana), Janet (Murray) Dell, Joyce (Daren) Nowakowski and Mel (Lisa). Peter was loved by and will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren; Karen, Melanie, Leanne, Bryan, Alicia, Meaghan, Ben, Nathan, Mitchell and Sara and also 17 great grandchildren, with one more great grandchild and his first great great grandchild expected in early 2021. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Shirley (Walt) Doey and Lorna Montague, brother-in-law Donald (Iris) Montague, and many relatives in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (2009), his parents, and his siblings Bill, Metro, George, John, Fred, Polly, Kate and Pauline. Dad had been a long time member and elder of the Lyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek United Church until it closed. He was a self-taught fiddle player and shared his talent playing with â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Starlightersâ&#x20AC;? and with son Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Group in many seniors homes and at other social events. Dad took great pride in building the first home for his family and making furniture for family members. He loved his family and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. Dad enjoyed watching sports, the Leafs and the Blue Jays were his favourite teams. One of his favourite sayings was â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lord works in mysterious waysâ&#x20AC;?. May each one hang onto their treasured memories of him as he is now at peace and reunited with his loved ones and with our Lord. Dad spent his last 5 years at the Sprucedale Care Centre in Strathroy, ON. A special thanks to the exceptional staff there for his great care and compassion to him and family during his final days. A private family service was held at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, Welland, followed by interment at Doanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations to the War Amps or the MS Society of Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the family via the funeral home website, www.cudneyfuneralhome.com. RATUSHNIAK - Fr. Leonard Ratushniak, C.Ss.R., fell asleep in the Lord on September 27 at Holy Family Home in Winnipeg, after a valiant battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Stephen and Amelia Ratushniak and survived by his sister Sandra Herbison (Robert), and his brother Andrew and nieces and nephews : Jeremy (Krista), Kathleen, Marshall, Carmen (Scott), and Alanna and grandnephews Louis, Sean and Beau. Fr. Len was born in Canora, SK on February 8, 1942. After graduating from St. Vladimirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in Roblin, MB, he entered the Redemptorist Novitiate in Meadowvale, ON and professed his first vows as a Redemptorist on August 28, 1961. He pursued seminary studies and completed an ecclesiastical and civil degree in theology at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University, Ottawa, ON in 1968. On June 24, 1967, Bishop Andrew Roborecki ordained him to the priesthood in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Yorkton, SK. Fr. Len served in various Ukrainian Catholic Churches in Canada and the United States. His first assignment was as assistant pastor of St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Yorkton, SK (1968-72) where he would return as assistant again in 1981-84 and then as pastor 1990-96. He served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Hillside, N.J. (1972-75), of Sacred Heart Parish, Wynyard, SK (1975-77; 1987-90). In 1978-81, he was assistant pastor of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Winnipeg. He was assigned as pastor of Sacred Heart in Ituna, SK (1984-87). In 1996-99, he was assistant at The Welcome Home mission in Winnipeg and then assistant pastor of Ss. Peter & Paul parish in Saskatoon from 1999-2002. He served briefly in St. John the Baptist, Newark, N.J. and then returned to Wynyard (2002-05). His last assignment before his retirement was as pastor of St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Winnipeg, MB (2005-2019) while he lived at The Welcome Home (2005-2011) and then at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (2011-20). Fr. Len will be remembered for what brought joy to him and those around him: His heart warming pastoral visits or friendly chats over a cup of coffee; his amazing ability with crossword puzzles (perhaps being Editor of Redeemerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voice magazine (English Edition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1979-84, gave him an edge); he enjoyed youth ministry and was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;founding directorâ&#x20AC;? of Ukrainian Catholic Youth for Christ in Saskatchewan (1976) and the Saskatoon Eparchial Spiritual Director of the Ukrainian Catholic Youth (UCY) from 1984-1994); his love for The Welcome Home where his humble, gentle way and sense of humor was a comforting presence to many. A visitation was held on Wednesday, September 30 at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church followed by a Priestly Parastas at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg with Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak along with his Winnipeg confreres officiating. An evening Parastas continued on Thursday, October 1 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton followed by a Funeral Divine Liturgy on Friday, October 2nd at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R., Redemptorist Regional Coordinator as the main Celebrant. He was joined by his religious confreres. Responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and choir members. The crossbearer was Dave Spelay representing the Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus. The interment followed in the Redemptorist section of Yorkton City Cemetery with Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confreres serving as the casket bearers. 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BRADLEY - William. March 15, 1948 - September 29, 2020. Mr. William â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bradley of Red Deer, AB passed away at his home, with his loving wife at his side, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Bill was a caring, generous, hardworking, honest, and humble man, with a great sense of humour and a love of life, family and many friends. Bill was born in Kemptiville, ON and grew up in nearby Richmond. As a young man eager for adventure, he went to Sudbury to work the mine; where he learned of other mines in the far Northwest of Canada. He saved some money and travelled to Edmonton where he applied and got a job in Keno, Yukon Territory. Bill worked underground as a stope miner, in Keno and Faro, Yukon Territory. Bill married Patricia Stoodley and they had two children, Mary Lou and Brian. A few years after their separation, Bill met his current wife, Linda and her son, J.R. While he was still working in the mines, Bill took breaks and came to Red Deer to work in the Oil Patch. Bill earned great respect from his employers and coworkers, as a highly productive employee, and made many life-long friends in the process. Later, Bill and his wife, Linda purchased their first motel in Yorkton, SK and worked it for three years. They retired and purchased their second motel in New Hazelton, BC in 2014; where they stayed until they retired again, in 2019. Bill loved meeting and getting to know new people. He also not only had a love of gardening, and he was very good it. In this final year, he enjoyed bicycling with his wife, along the Red Deer Trail System. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda (nee Baker), his daughter, Mary Lou Bradley, his son, Brian Bradley and his son, J.R. (Natasha) Baker. He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Gertrude, his brother, Gordon and sister, Patsy, along with numerous nieces and nephews including Jeffrey (Lorrie) Ostrom, Johnny (Crystal) Ostrom and Laurie (Walter) Repetowski. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Mae, his darling granddaughter, Shelina-Marie BradleyBarr and his two sisters, Mildred and Edith. If desired, Memorial Donations in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away. Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.

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Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way.

Give us a call soon. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to help you place a classified ad in Yorkton This Week. Phone 306782-2465.

Doug Rue, for further information 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.sellyourfarm land.com

Card of Thanks

The Strutynski Family would like to thank all relatives, neighbours, and friends for their expressed sympathies, prayers, and acts of kindness on hearing the news that our beloved husband, son, father and brother Mark Anthony Strutynski, had passed away on August 29, 2020. We are truly grateful for the many cards of Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2030;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Ď?Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2020;ÇĄ Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022; of support, charitable donations made in Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, and for all those who have and are continuing to help on the Strutynski Farm during this harvest season. Your support and prayers have been a great comfort and we are truly grateful. -Sincerely, wife Lynn, parents Emil & Delores, son Brett and brother Brent.

I am currenlty PURCHASING single to large blocks of land. NO FEES OR COMMISISONS

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FARMLAND WANTED

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL SASKATCHEWAN BENEFITS 1-800-211-3550 or Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to 306-992-5527 for your FREE benefits package.

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Houses For Rent 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 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.

USE THE CLASSIFIEDS 306-782-2465 Real Estate Services

INVENTORY NEEDED With mortgage rates at an all time low, homes are selling fast, if you are thinking of selling, call me for a free market evaluation.. NOW IS THE TIME

MICHELLE BAILEY 306-621-5032

michelle.bailey@century21.ca

Able Realty

29 - 230 Broadway Street E. Yorkton, Saskatchewan XXX $ BCMF DB t ÂŽ 2011 Century 21 Real Estate LLC, All rights reserved. Century 21ÂŽ is a registered trademark owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC, An Equal Opportunity Company. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Apartments/Condos for Rent PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HOUSE IS

ADULT 45+. Renovated, furnished one bedroom suites for rent in Canora. Must have references. Phone 306-6412489.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Yorkton This Week

PLAN OF THE WEEK

PLAN NUMBER 2-3783 HANDSOME THREEBEDROOM HOME This handsome threebedroom home’s contemporary style will make it an eye-catcher in any neighbourhood, and the secondary suite included in the plans will provide a room for the in-laws or student accommodation. The covered entry leads into a roomy basement foyer. To the right is a rec room. Directly ahead is a coat closet and the L-shaped staircase to the main floor. Upstairs, the great room enjoys a gas fireplace, as well as a builtin entertainment unit

nearby. Sliding glass doors in both the great room and dining area lead out to a sundeck, which extends along the front of the home. The dining area has an optional built-out buffet, always handy for serving and storage. The kitchen includes a built-in wine bar, as well as a prep island and raised eating bar. A corner walk-in pantry offers extra storage. A doorway leads to a covered deck, the perfect spot for outdoor grilling. Natural light will flood in through the window over the sink, and the L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook.

The master bedroom also enjoys french doors out to the sundeck. The roomy ensuite includes a soaker tub, for a touch of luxury, as well as double sinks and a shower stall. The toilet is separated by a doorway, and there is a small window in the shower stall. The roomy ensuite will easily accommodate a couple’s clothing and accessories. The two secondary bedrooms look out to the back garden, and are separated by a threepiece bathroom, with a window next to the tub. The laundry and linen closet are opposite. Ceilings are nine feet

high throughout. Downstairs, a second bathroom and laundry have been roughed in, for use by occupants of the secondary suite. A utility room is located off the two-car garage, which has doorways to the side garden and the foyer. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding and painted trim, as well as decorative bracing under the bayed-out portions of the facade. Brick accents provide interest, and the front door is flanked by tall windows. The sundeck balustrade is glass. This home measures 50 feet wide and 54 feet, eight inches deep, for a total of 1,712 square feet on the main floor. Plans for design 2-3783 are available for $835 (set of 5), $900 (set of 8) and $952 for a super set of 10. Also add $35.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $60.00 outside of B.C. Please add H.S.T., PST, OR G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our 52ND Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD. c/o...Yorkton This Week #201- 1658 Commerce Ave Kelowna, BC V1X 8A9 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@ jenish.com

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For Sale - Misc

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TAKING APPLICATIONS for a one bedroom basement suite, centrally located, freshly painted, heat & water included, No Smoking, No Partying, No Pets. Phone 306621-9584.

SNOWBIRDS! Osoyoos, BC Canada’s warmest climate. Very special weekly & monthly rates available through April, 2021. Choose from studio, 1 & 2 bdrm luxury condos from $36/night! www.osoyoossnowbirds.com 250-495-5070.

Highway #9 North, Yorkton 306-783-8660

Garage Sales 15 CHARLESWOOD CRES. Fri., Oct. 9 & Sat., Oct. 10, 9am-4pm. Moving & Downsizing.

Musical Instruments

3 SNOWBLOWERS FOR SALE. In very good running working order. Phone 306-782-9131 or 306621-9783. ITEMS FOR SALE: China Cabinet 60h 34w; 2 high bar chairs; Roland electronic keyboard (88 keys) with bench and arranger. Phone 306783-3536.

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2009 MACK, just safetied, 485hp, 18spd, diff lock; 2001 Westward 9350 swather w/2004 36ft. headder; 1997 TR97, just gone through, field ready. Phone 778-220-9285.

Heavy Duty Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operators and 1A Drivers required:

Feed & Seed

Late model, clean CAT, JD equip: winch, dump, gravel trucks and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided. Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction )V_ (YIVYÄLSK :R : , ( " Fax: 306-769-8844 ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca Trucking & Transport C & G SHUTTLE 1-306-647-3333 1-306-620-3521 (Cell) Airports, medical or shopping trips, up to 5 people.

Auctions

1500 POUND Alfalfa bales, second cut, no rain, in the field $75/bale. Phone 204-238-4491 or text 204-281-0502.

QUICK SOLD AUCTION. Online Auction House. Downsizing & Estate Sales. Free Consultations. Certified Personal Property Appraiser. www.quicksoldauction.com 306-728-5552 or 306-730-7310. PL 508277.

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. BUYING: FEED BARLEY, SOYBEANS, DAMAGED CANOLA. On Farm Pickup, Prompt Payment! PH: 306-873-3551 WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com “In Business to Serve Western Producers”

General Employment Full Time Cook Required. To prepare and cook all menu items in a fast paced environment. Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, pizza ovens, dough mixer, etc.) Clean kitchen and work areas. Apply with resume to Trifons Pizza Yorkton, 290 Broadway, Yorkton or email trifonspizza_yorkton@outlook.com

NOW HIRING Part Time Sales & Stock Associates

Flexible Hours, competitive wage, company benefits packages, bonus opportunities. Experience preferred.

4-H Saskatchewan

Apply with resume to keyholder.mww762@marks.com or drop off at store ATT: Crystal

email: info@4-h.sk.ca Phone: 306-933-7727

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FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN SUPPLIES

Travel

120 BASS Accordion, Sonola Special. Mint condition. Asking $700. For further information phone 306896-2721.

Farm Implements

Collectibles & Classic Cars LUXURY TT 1987 T-bird coupe, low mileage, great shape. Asking $7,000 OBO. Phone 204-9372907.

Parts & Accessories

LH RECYCLED

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THE PARTS YOU NEED The Price and service you want

• Computerized Parts Interchange • Computerized Inventory • Parts Locating Service For Those Hard To Find Parts • An Exceptional Line Of New Aftermarket Body Parts Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sat. & Sun. 15 YORK ROAD WEST, YORKTON

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RVs/Campers/Trailers WANTED: SMALL, OLDER Camper trailer to convert to storage. Call 306-542-7106.

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HOPS Continued from Page A13 So this is a great opportunity to show what we are doing, the different processes, what makes us unique, why they might want to try our hops, and we’re host-

ing a field day closer to harvest this year just so when they walk through the fields, most of the varieties are close to harvest and have the aromas they would expect when we actually harvest ...What

you smell today is what you are going to get in a lot of the varieties.” Shepherd says growing hops is more like growing grapes than the traditional commodity crops on the prairies.

Career Opportunities

WORKS & OPERATIONS FOREMAN Reporting to the Manager of Works & Operations, Town of Wadena is seeking a qualified Works & Operations Foreman (WOF) to assist in the day-to-day supervision of staff and operation of all public works and parks and recreation related maintenance and civic building operations. This is an out-of-scope, salaried position and the work week and schedule may vary dependent upon the operational needs of the department and its assigned function areas. Ideally you have a minimum of two (2) years supervisory or management experience in a municipal public works and/or parks and recreation setting, are Level 2 certified in water treatment and distribution, Level 2 certified in wastewater collection, Level 1 certified in wastewater treatment, have Level 1 pool and arena operator’s certificates, and have a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license. Level 2 pool and arena operator’s certificates, playground safety training, WHMIS training and first aid/CPR certificates would be an asset. If you meet the minimum skills and qualifications the salary range for the WOF is $55,000 $65,000/annum plus benefits in accordance with Town policy. In confidence, qualified candidates are encouraged to electronically submit their resume, a covering letter, three work related references, and salary expectations to the following email address by no later than 4pm October 19, 2020 to: wadenapw@sasktel.net RE: Town of Wadena, SK - Works & Operations Foreman Competition Inquires may be made to: Ms. Alyshia Neuman Manager of Works & Operations 1.306.338.2145

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“It’s more like grapes in how you sell them. For wheat, as long as you are willing to accept a price there’s always a market for it. Someone is willing to use it, whether it’s food or feed or animals. With this they could be free and if they aren’t the right aroma, they aren’t the right variety, nobody Career Opportunities

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is going to use them. So it’s a real specialty crop, it’s not at all like a commodity crop, and it makes it a lot more challenging from the marketing side. But it also means there are fewer people willing to take on the risk.” New industry in Saskatchewan The goal is to one day be a big part of the brewing process in Saskatchewan, an industry that is growing, with more and more microbreweries popping up and potential for much more growth. “Whether it’s a small micro-brewery to a group like Great Western, our focus is definitely the Saskatchewan market place. Maybe in a couple of years we will produce enough where we’d have to look outside. As we grow, Saskatchewan craft beers continue to grow. This year there’s supposed to be four or five breweries opening up. The biggest thing is to convince them that we can grow hops in Saskatchewan,” said Shepherd. What sets JGL Shepherd Farms apart from other growers in the province is the fact that they have committed to be a large scale hops grower. “There are a few people out there that have half an acre or a quarter of an acre, this would be one of the bigger ones in the three prairie provinces,” says Shepherd. “There are lots of people trying. There are lots of people taking a stab at hop farms. It is a very high failure rate just based on the marketing and actually getting people to buy them. It is hard to grow them. There is no text book on how to grow them in western Canada so we are writing it as we go,” said Shepherd.

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The Shepherd family have joined in with Justin’s passion project and that has made all the difference. The hop yard has reignited interest in the farm among some family members. “I didn’t know anything about hops when we started. I liked craft beer, that is all I knew at the start. We thought we could maybe start a brewery, I home brew, but that is not really my passion. We are farmers,

we are good at farming. My family didn’t laugh me out of the room when I said, ‘let’s try something different,’ they thought this is a nice challenge and then they went along with it,” said Shepherd. The new and interesting crop at the farm has ignited a new energy into the family. Shepherd’s siblings, parents, aunts and uncles all help with the hop farm. “My little sister does Instagram for us. We send her pictures and she puts filters on and does that marketing spin. My big sister does art work for us. She is in Regina and helps when she can. It’s been a big surprise to me that it has brought our family closer together in farming, where as growing up, maybe the rest of them didn’t really care about farming because it was wheat and hay, but now it is fun. We will see the whole family out planting together. Lots of us live in different parts and we all come back together for the harvest and for spring. It has been really rewarding to see family members interested in the farm again,” said Shepherd.

Local and quality Marketing is crucial, since brewers won’t buy hops just because they are locally grown. “The hardest part to learn has been that brewers will not just buy it because it was Saskatchewanmade. You can get a sale, maybe, because it is local the first time, but it doesn’t get you a second sale. We always knew that we would have to care about quality and I think we have done a good job of that, but brewers have not been lining up at the door to buy either. They have their established suppliers and they have established groups they work with, so we just need to keep proving ourselves time and time again and get them out here, show them around and make them feel that this is a really neat place,” said Shepherd. “Our product, it’s at least as good as anywhere else, if not better.” The process might be hard, but there is progress being made. “We are finally at the stage where we are selling hops and we are seeing them when a brewer shows up with beers and it has our hops in them. The first couple of years where we produced 10 pounds, it was not enough to be used commercially, you don’t really get that gratification out of it. Now we are at the point where we are seeing brewers use them consistently and that is a lot of fun,” said Shepherd.

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The Churchbridge Open was leg two of this year’s Legacy Co-op Disc Golf Tour.

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Disc golf event draws from wide area The Churchbridge Open 2020 was held Saturday as the second leg of the 2020 Legacy Co-op Disc Golf Tour. The event attracted 20 disc golfers from as far afield as Brandon, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw, The highlight of the day was a tourney ace by Yorkton’s Nick LeClerc.

He tossed the big throw in the second round hitting the chains and sticking on the 219-foot number #9 basket earning LeClerc the day’s ‘Ace Pot’. The event was held with players tackling the par 38, 12-basket course for three rounds. In the Advanced Division: Gage McKay of

Kroneau, SK. topped the field throwing a minustwo 112. McKay was also the top finisher in the initial event of the Legacy Co-op Tour held in Kamsack. Ian McKay with a plus-four 118 was second, Nick LeClerc and Rob Gosselin tied for third at 119, followed by Kade Wishnevetski

121, Duncan Holness 123, Terry Cumming 128. In the Amateur 40-plus Division Regina’s Robert Appleby with a plus-seven 121 topped the field. Karl Leimhofer of Inglis, MB. was plus24 138 for second with Shayne Humphries of Moose Jaw was third with 144. Chase McKay from

Balcarres won the Intermediate #1 Division with a plus-four 118, ahead of Brandon’s Dawson Bodnariuk who shot 136. Andrew Polichuk of Saltcoats and Keith Ramage of Saskatoon tied atop the Recreational Division throwing identical pluseight 122s. Matt Gesell

of Kipling was second with a 128.Cole Polichuk of Saltcoats was third at 130, with Tyler Wiebe also of Saltcoats fiurth with 136, followed by Marcel Viola 137, and Steven Wishnevetski 144. Yorkton will host the final event in the Legacy Co-op Tour on Saturday, Oct. 31. — Submitted

Nick LeClerc hit an ace in event.

A look inside the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team In Canada we like to think we are the best in the world at hockey. On the women’s side of the game there is some startling evidence to support that claim. The Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team has been one of the most successful teams in the sport for an extended period of time. The team won four straight Olympic gold medals from 2002 to 2014 and were World Champions for 14 straight years from 1991 to 2004. That is impressive by any standard. However, as a sports fan I admit to knowing a limited amount about the teams, or the program. Past Cassie Campbell who was Canada’s longest-serving captain in the history of the Canadian National Women’s Team and now does colour on Calgary Flames games, and of course Saskatchewan’s Haley Wickenheiser, easily the best female hockey player ever, the names of players are barely known, even for a guy who watched the Olympic wins. And that list does include Esterhazy’s Dana Antal who won an Olympic gold in 2002, and Kennedy’s Colleen Sostorics who patrolled

the Canadian blueline for three straight Olympic medals. So when I got my hands on the new released book; The Role I Played, by Sami Jo Small I was rather pleased as it promised a look inside the aforementioned juggernaut women’s team. Who is Small you might ask if not a close follower of the Canadian women’s program? Small is a Winnipegborn goaltender, and a three-time Olympian, and five-time world champion with the Canadian national women’s team. Still not twigging a memory? Well that might be because Small was the third goaltender on the Canadian women’s hockey team at Turin and Nagano. “I was just a small cog in its operation, serving as a goaltender for 11 years, from 1997 to 2008,” writes Small in the book’s intro. That might be true, although it tends to sell her efforts a bit short. Canada is deep in talent at the top levels of hockey, and third goaltender still puts Small in elite company. When talking who should be on a particular national team players left off rosters could just

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Sports as easily have starred, depending on luck, circumstance and the whim of coaches, and that holds true for the women too, coming through rather clearly in this book. For example, Small would win the 2014 Clarkson Cup, making her the third women’s ice hockey goaltender to have won Winter Games gold, IIHF gold and the Clarkson. That’s a pretty solid resume of work. Small also earned the Directorate Award, Best Goalie, at both the 1999 and 2000 Women’s World Hockey Championships. So Small was good, very good, even if she watched from the seats as third goaltender. That certainly would not have been any fun as a player, but for the goaltender turned author it gave her a perspective of some distance from the heat of the action. It was a position where she may have been cheerleader,

but also one who saw the game unfold in a different way. “Ultimately, I want you, the reader, to understand what made our team successful,” she writes in the intro. “I want you to appreciate the various personalities that created the fabric of our team and how each person had an impact on me, how we impacted each other. We were all thrust into different roles throughout our careers, struggling to maximize our potential while still contributing to the team.” You get a lot of that in this book, but you also get to know Small much better too, and that is a good thing. This is a player who did whatever was asked of her, and that sometimes meant being the third goaltender, part of the team, yet not even recognized by the Olympics to be given a medal in

the first years women’s hockey appeared. You can feel Small’s hurt, disappointment, even anger, but in the end she did what was asked, the team coming first. In a telephone chat Small said the perspective of time has changed how she feels about some decisions, although having kept a diary and notes the rawness of the moments still comes through in the book. “Now that I’m in the position of coach and administrator ... I realize I was just a small cog in the operation,” she reiterated, adding while she had emotions surrounding the decisions coaches made at the time, she realizes now “they faced pressures we never knew existed.” No matter what choices were made “there would always be somebody upset, or mad,” and coaches simply did not have the time to communicate the bad news of being ‘cut’ “in a soft way,” said Small. While the decision might be huge in her life it was ultimately “a small decision” in terms of the overall Team Canada machine. “But, I still get my anger and my hurt in there,” she noted. Small also offers

something of a guideline to dealing with the hard knocks of a sport such as hockey at the highest levels. Throughout the book she reflects back to moments playing the game as a youth in Winnipeg, to moments on a high-performing volleyball team, to times at college at Stanford, moments that taught her mental toughness, of the need to cope, to continue to work hard. Life lessons are building blocks laid throughout life and Small shows that well. In the end, all Small’s successes, and yes her failures too, were for the game she writes about with much love. “In 1997, during my first year with the National Team, I was asked to write a short passage to the rest of my teammates travelling to an away game,” she wrote. “I chose the quote, “To win the game is great. To play the game is greater but to love the game is the greatest.” In the end hockey gave me the greatest reward of all: I truly love the game.” That sentiment is infectious throughout The Role I Played, making it a book fans of Canadian hockey should enjoy as they get to know Small, her journey and Team Canada’s journey.

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Shortest day of the year on horizon Gardening season has ended, and with everything going on in the world we might begin to feel that a long, cold winter lies before us with no exciting prospects. Not so! In only 75 days it will be the shortest day of the year! Then we can start looking forward to spring! If you have not added your name to the mailing lists for any seed catalogues, please do so now so that you can get catalogues later! As we have said before, it is a great delight to get a seed catalogue on a frigid and blustery winter day and begin thinking about new gardening life and a new gardening season. Seed catalogues present us with the new and exciting seed and plant offerings for the coming year, but

they also offer a wealth of gardening information about different plants. You can make a cup of tea, sit down and watch a blizzard through the window, while you are cozy and warm indoors and be reading about new plants and dreaming of where to plant them! It is a great way to boost winter-weary spirits! Talk to gardening friends about which catalogues they enjoy, or visit our Yorkton and District Horticultural Society website at www.yorktonhort.ca and see some seed catalogues that we are familiar with! I’ve been reading up on the best way to wrap our cedars for winter. Though it is still too early to do this task, it is good to know the best way to wrap them, and why we are wrapping

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Gardener’s Notebook them. First of all, it was important to learn that cedars turn brown in the winter not only because of harsh winds and the sun reflecting off the snow and burning them, but also because they can’t draw any moisture up through the frozen ground. That is why we should try and water our cedars well right now. A layer of mulch around the base of the cedar also helps to keep the mois-

ture in, so that it doesn’t evaporate in these wild winds that we seem to have lately. I also read something interesting: that it is best if we can set up stakes around our cedars, leaving a gap of about three inches away from the cedar, and then wrap the burlap around the stakes. Guess why? I read that if the burlap is touching the cedar, it pulls moisture away from the leaves, act-

ing like a wick. I have seen wrapping done both ways, and while setting up stakes to hold the burlap may be ideal it is not always possible or practical. So perhaps we gardeners could meet the facts halfway and if we can’t use stakes, then maybe we could wrap the cedar loosely. Sometimes cedars are bound up so tightly that they look like burlap mummies, and this can’t be good for them even at the best of times! But a loose wrapping, tied gently with twine to keep the burlap in place, might be the next best alternative to staking the burlap. When should we wrap cedars? If we just planted them or moved them this year, they are still getting settled and need

that extra attention. If the plant has struggled this year, same thing: give it a little TLC and hope that it survives the winter. Or if the cedar is in the path of wild winter winds, it can use a little protection! We always say that if our plants are trying, we have to as well! This has been a challenging year for us all but there is still much to be thankful for; I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, may every grace and blessing be yours. Happy Anniversary to my precious husband Keith, so thankful for you! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their wonderful work bringing us local news. Gardeners, enjoy fall puttering in your garden and have a great week!

Paiko simply one of year’s best The current year has been a strange one in almost every facet of our lives, reviewing games included. There was a string of print ‘n play games reviewed, to help people have something to do in a time of self-isolation, and a month dedicated to interviews with people from world organizations dedicated to particular games, just for some variety. So there have been less ‘new’ games coming under the pen of review of late, and as we start to look ahead to the ‘best of’ look backs at year-end, which games are worthy of such listing is a tad thin Then along comes a game like this week’s Paiko and there is immediately a frontrunner for best game reviewed in 2020. Paiko isn’t exactly new, but it really is too. Yes that sounds confusing but it’s really not. The game from designers Michael Irving, and Marianne Waage was first created back in 2012, and was initially web-published (print ‘n play components), but this year has a commercial release from Catalyst Game Labs best known for the Shadowrun RPG and best-loved in my case for The Duke. I mention The Duke as it flirts with being a pure abstract strategy game, save for the pulling of tiles from a bag. With Paiko it is a pure abstract strat game and a very nice looking one too. The game does come in a somewhat offbeat triangle-shaped box that some will see as hard to store, but on its edge like a book its fine, and flat put it on top of the pile as you will want to play this game a lot anyways so it

THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com will be fine. The board is nice with koi and lotus blossom art, is not exceptional as it is just typical cardboardconstruction. The pieces remind of checkers, and are a nice material that reminds of bakelite. There are eight different pieces, swords, fire, earth, water, etc., each with colourful art on the pieces. A minor quibble is that wind and water as a bit too close in appearance with a mint green and light blue that you need to make sure you are aware what is on the board. For those that are colour blind there may be issues too. The game is about area control, getting enough pieces into scoring position to have 10-points on your turn; • Two points for each of your tiles currently on your opponent’s home ground. • One point for each of your tiles currently on middle ground. The game ends tied if each player has lost 13 or more tiles and has five or

fewer points. On your turn you may deploy tiles from your hand onto the board. You can deploy tiles on your home ground, or you can also deploy a tile on squares you ‘threaten’. Various pieces have threat patterns, for example two forward, back or sideways in the case of the earth piece. Or, you may draw three tiles of your choice from your tile reserve into your hand. Or, you may shift tiles already on the board. You can shift up to two squares (each non-diagonal), and rotate to face any non-diagonal direction (yes facing matters here). Threat is also how you capture, after your action phase, captures based on threat take place.

Typically a tile is captured when it is in the ‘threat’ area of two or more pieces. Each time you capture a tile, your opponent chooses a tile for you to immediately draw from your reserve. Some tiles offer ‘cover’ too. A tile in cover requires three ‘threat’ to capture, instead of two. With eight pieces, each with its unique threat or cover patterns,

there is some learning here. Of course the same can be said of chess with its six different pieces. I recommend putting the pieces on the coffee table and when your TV show does to advertising grab a couple, and try to recall what they do. Have the rulebook handy with its nice patterns section, and you will learn them rather quickly. This game was an

instant favourite for me. There are lots of potential strategy and piece synergies to explore, and it looks great while you do it. The potential for expansion with new pieces are tantalizing too. A definite winner in my books. Thanks to Adam Daniels for his help playtesting this one.

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