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And, up the hill we go
Staff Photo by Calvin Daniels
The one downside to the fun of sliding down a good hill is the trek back to the top after as these youngsters learned Sunday at Rodney Ridge in the city. Warm
weather over most of the holiday break meant the hill was a popular recreation spot in Yortkton for families.
Yorkton plant closes amid Morris sale By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The sale of Morris Industries has closed, but the Yorkton plant is not part of the deal. The result is that the Yorkton plant will close. The final approval of the sale was granted in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench by Justice Sean Smith on Dec. 22 to Superior Farms Solutions LP, and its general partner, Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. A total of 70 employees - 20 currently active and 50 laid off at this time - will lose their jobs due to the closing of the Yorkton facility. The sale will include the manufacturing facility in Minnedosa, MB and the head office in Saskatoon, SK. The sale has been in the works since May of 2020, with the initial, non-binding letter of intent being issued at that time. The sale was finalized on Dec. 31, with Morris’ main creditor, BMO, putting their approval behind the sale. Morris itself has been in credi-
The Morris Industries plant in Yorkton, pictured, will close following the sale to Rite Way tor protection since Jan. 2020. In a report from the bankruptcy monitor, Alvarez & Marsal, dated Dec. 11, it was stated that there was not a
potential purchaser of the company intended to purchase, acquire or operate the Yorkton plant. “Notwithstanding that
unfortunate outcome, the Transaction should preserve approximately a significant number full-time jobs located across Saskatchewan (head
office) and Manitoba (Minnedosa plant), as well as enable additional job growth in the coming years as the Morris product line returns to normal (pre- CCAA) operating levels,” stated the report. The sale will also result in the closure of the Virden, MB retail dealership which was operated by Morris Group. One of the provisions of the sale involved a Letter of Understanding between the Union at the Yorkton plant and the monitor of the sale to account for the current collective bargaining agreement and make amendments to allow the deal to go ahead. This included the adoption of a “COVID hardship fund” to make payments to employees in light of the pandemic. The Letter of Understanding was considered a “lynchpin” of the deal and the only way to allow the sale to go forward. The final financial details of the sale were not disclosed in the available documents.
Salvation Army smashes fundraising goal By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Captain Sam Tim said he wanted to smash the Salvation Army’s goal of $70,000 in the 2020 kettle campaign. They have accomplished that goal, with
a final total of $100,186.70. The Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser, and the money raised will go to the Food Bank’s operation over the next year. This has been a challenging year to raise money, with additional restric-
tions and challenges actually raising money. The year also has seen a much greater need than last year. The Christmas hamper program, for example, had double the number of recipients as previous years, with 700 hampers being distributed in the communi-
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Tim said they are grateful for all the support so far through the challenges families are facing this year. He thanks everyone who has volunteered and everyone who has donated.
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COVID impacted agriculture too Typically at this time in a new year journalists look back at the year that just passed into history. This year of course there is only one story whether you are talking news, or sports, or entertainment, or as in this space agriculture, and that is obviously the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact. Certainly not since the Second World War has anything so permeated the lives of people all around the world. In fact, given that there were areas where the war did not directly hit, the pandemic may actually be more dra-
matic. Of course the death toll is no where near those of the great war, but as we near two million dead worldwide they are significant. In some ways the pandemic has shown the best of our world. We have generally come together with a fairly coordinated approach to combating the pandemic, and while results have been varied the general effect of wearing masks, focusing on hand hygiene and limiting gatherings seems to help keep numbers lower. Of course there are those who ignore the
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Calvin Daniels threat, protest masks, and continue to threaten others in their community by their actions, but there are always dissenting voices in our world on everything from the world being round to arguing the moon landing was a hoax. But, back on the posi-
tive side we see what can happen with a concentrated world effort to do something positive, in this case the emergence of vaccines in mere months from the start of the pandemic. It shows what we can accomplish with everyone focused on a singular goal and the money
to make it happen. The creation of vaccines leaves one wondering what might be accomplished to deal with ocean plastics, the effects of climate change, the issue of homelessness and hunger, if we just focused on those issues as a united world? And, now moving forward, COVID-19 remains the biggest issue. Even if the vaccines roll out without glitches, it will be months before most of the population has been inoculated, and then there are the antivaxxers who are against vaccinations and what their decision may mean
in terms of COVID. And, there is also the impact COVID-19 may have on the health of those who were infected and survived. There are at least some indications the impact on health moving forward may be greater than in many diseases, and that is a cloud over the future too. While all of this may largely be a health issue, the impact for agriculture, for food security and distribution, cannot be discounted either, and will be something to watch as we move through 2021.
Prairie wheat commissions question the impact of wheat prices on food cost December 15, 2020 (Saskatoon, SK; Carman, MB; Calgary, AB) – The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), and Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) are concerned that a recent Canadian Press article inaccurately reflects the impact of the price of wheat on rising food costs in Canada. The article reported on the projections in Canada’s Food Price Report 2021, which indicated that bakery products are likely to rise 3.5 to 5.5 percent in 2021. A quote within the article says that the cost of wheat rose 50 percent in the past 18 months, with this increase being a significant driver of food cost increases. The quote does not reflect the reality of producer prices in Western Canada or food manufacturers’ costs. The most recent data from Statistics Canada shows that the average western Canadian price received at the farm gate for wheat (excluding durum) was 3.3 percent lower in October 2020 than it was in April 2019. The most recent data from Statistics Canada’s Farm Product Price Index also shows a decrease in the value
of grains of 2.7 percent from April 2019 to September 2020. “The price changes quoted in the interview are misleading and do not accurately reflect the on-farm prices wheat producers are receiving for their grain,” said Brett Halstead, Sask Wheat Chair. “Wheat producers appreciate that several factors influence store shelf prices, but the cost of wheat is not a major factor in the rise of food costs. Canadian consumers have one of the lowest costs for food relative to their incomes while enjoying one of the safest and highest quality food supplies in the world.” The majority of Canadiangrown wheat is exported to global markets. Because Canada produces a large surplus of wheat each year, ample wheat supplies are available to meet the domestic market demand. The domestic price of wheat is based on the world price, and any fluctuations in domestic price are based mainly on global factors. Data from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture shows that a bushel of #1 CWRS wheat was worth $5.66 in January 1975. In January 2020, a bushel of #1 CWRS was worth $6.22. Adjusted for inflation, the
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value of one bushel of wheat in 1975 should be worth $26.12 today. As wheat prices have not kept up with inflation, wheat production at lower real prices demonstrates our producers’ capacity to innovate in ways that continually increase their
productivity and competitiveness. Sask Wheat, MCA, and AWC encourage the authors of the study to work with the Canadian Press to correct the statement in the article. In the future, it will be important to
accurately reflect the impacts of various factors on food price changes when discussing the results, clearly illustrating the cost of wheat to food manufacturers as well as the returns to wheat producers.
Proposed Clean Fuel Standard holds potential for canola The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) sees potential in the federal government’s proposed rules for the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) released late last week. The CCC is pleased to see the CFS provides options for Canadian farmers’ growing practices to be accepted at a national level without any additional on-farm requirements. In the coming weeks, the CCC will be seeking additional detail from the Government of Canada on the methodology for calculating carbon inten-
sity values which will be a key factor that drives demand for canola under the CFS. “We’re pleased to see the proposed CFS allow canola to be used for biofuel without complex and costly on-farm regulatory burden, in line with US biofuel regulations,” says Jim Everson, president of the CCC. “The CFS can create a strong domestic market for canola, reducing reliance on volatile global markets and at the same time contribute to improved air quality through greenhouse gas
reduction.” Increased use of canola-based biofuels would create more value-added agriculture processing, economic growth and jobs here in Canada. For example, modelling in the government’s proposed regulation estimates that the biofuel content in diesel could be 11 per cent in 2030, up from the current two per cent national requirement. At this level, the CFS could create a market the size of Japan for Canadian canola growers. In doing so, it would
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help diversify markets for the industry and reduce canola’s exposure and reliance on unpredictable markets. Under the proposed CFS, Environment and Climate Change Canada would consider the absence of increased net land use for agriculture sufficient to satisfy sustainability criteria, meaning that no further compliance, audits or certification of feedstocks would be necessary. It also provides a country the ability to be approved if it is already
approved under the US renewable fuel standard, as Canada has been for many years. “Using more canola here in Canada is a key opportunity to increase value-added processing and diversify our markets,” says Everson. “We’re focused on creating market opportunities for canola biofuel, and we’re hopeful the final CFS will provide that opportunity if Ottawa gets it right.” Canadian canola is poised to be a leader in the clean fuels sector and could make a major contribution to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada – approximately 15 per cent of the federal government’s CFS targets. “Canola takes carbon from the air - lowering greenhouse gases in the atmosphere - and uses it to produce food and
fuel,” says Everson. “Increased demand for canola while contributing to GHG emission reduction is a Canadian win-win.” The CFS aims to reduce Canada’s GHG emissions by more than 20 megatonnes and help meet its commitment to reduce total emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. If adopted, the regulations will come into force in 2022. The Canola Council of Canada is a full value chain organization representing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters. Keep it Coming 2025 is the strategic plan to ensure the canola industry’s continued growth, demand, stability and success – achieving 52 bushels per acre to meet global market demand of 26 million metric tonnes by the year 2025.
Up Front
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The top 10 stories of 2020 - Number 10 to 6 Each year Yorkton This Week counts down the top-10 stories as determined by its editorial staff. This week the countdown begins with stories #10-to-#6.
project. The roundabout returns to the top-10 this year because construction was finally started and completed this summer allowing drivers to finally use the much discussed and argued over intersection.
#10 - Fourth Term for Ottenbreit
Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit was returned for a fourth term in the Saskatchewan Legislature. After the vote Oct. 26, Ottenbreit was quickly declared elected with approximately 75.6 per cent of the vote, coming in above the NDP’s Carter Antoine and the Green Party’s Judy Mergel. Ottenbreit’s success was matched by his party, which formed its fourth majority government with 50 seats compared to the NDP’s 11. In total, 3768 votes were cast for Ottenbreit, with 1068 for Antoine and 145 for Mergel.
#6 - Terriers in the red
The Terriers in their last game of a COVID-19 abbreviated season. The team’s precarious financial situation was one of the top stories of the year. Richards, took home a provincial title to end the program with a victory. It was Richards’ third provincial title.
Canora, wrapped up this year. Potzus Construction Ltd. of Yorkton was the contractor, and during
lanes had been completed, giving greater opportunity for safe passing between the two cities. Those lanes are part
ments, access consolidation and 55km of paving on Highway 9 and 10. The initial pilot project was done several years ago on Highway 10 between Balgonie and Fort Qu’Appelle.
#7 - Roundabout finally finished
Wrestling ended in the city, but it went out with a bang, one of this year’s top stories. #9 - Wrestling program ends with Provincial title
The wrestling program in Yorkton ended in 2020, but it ended with a bang. The final wrestler in the program, Riley
Passing lanes were completed surrounding the city this year.
“It has really been a lifestyle of mine. I’ve been wrestling now for six years, so it’s kind of sad that the club is ending, I will really miss it,” Richards said at the time. The program was successful during its run. Kurt Hoffman is also a two-time Provincial champion in grecoRoman. Jordan Stewart is another successful wrestler, though he was sidelined with knee injuries. In spite of the program’s success, it was difficult to maintain the program due to a lack of interest from students. Another issue was that it couldn’t be administered through the school, as equipment was damaged and the school didn’t have the budget to replace it. Richards is optimistic that wrestling can return, and said that one of his goals after university is to return to the school as a teacher, and rebuild the program in the city. He is currently at the University of Regina with a football scholarship, playing for the Regina Rams.
the late summer, they were paving around the clock, literally, to get it done. By August the passing lanes between Yorkton and Melville had officially opened. South of the city, on Highway 10 between Yorkton and Melville, the three sets of passing
of a larger passing lanes project surrounding Yorkton, with three sets of passing lanes to be constructed to the north of the city as well, on Highway 9 on the route to Canora. The entire project has a cost of $39.4 million, and will also include intersection improve-
Some news stories have a tendency to go on and on. Such is the case with roundabout at the intersection of Mayhew and Darlington. The somewhat locally infamous intersection actually made the Yorkton This Week top10 stories of 2019, and returns to this year’s list as well. In 2019 it was on the list because of the protracted saga Yorkton Council went through on even agreeing to install a roundabout at the intersection. It turned out to be an issue which literally kept Yorkton Council going in circles in May 2019 before finally agreeing to direct Administration to authorize the completion of the design for the intersection of Mayhew Avenue and Darlington Street East as a roundabout, with the work to be included in the reconstruction tender for Mayhew Avenue and Darlington Street, and further that Administration be directed to include installation of a pedestrian crosswalk lighting by the roundabout in the
#8 - Passing lanes complete around city
The Highways 10 and 9 corridor running from Melville to Yorkton, then
Greg Ottenbreit won his fourth term as MLA in a substantial victory.
The financial situation of the Yorkton Hyundai Terriers continued as a major sports story in the city in 2020. In June 2019 the Yorkton Terriers held their annual general meeting and reported the team had lost a substantial amount of money suffering a $54,792 deficit over the past season. That built on an existing debt of roughly $34,000, leaving the team with an overall debt nearing $90,000. The situation obviously did not improve with the 2019-2020 playoffs cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, and when the new season finally started late this fall seating for fans was limited, and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League shutdown through December. The situation was such that in June the team went to Yorkton Council seeking help. At the June meeting club president Corvyn Neufeld appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council asking for a three-pronged relief package for the club; * Forgiveness for office rental fees for the period of time the Gallagher Centre has and will be closed to the public. Assuming reopening on September 1, 2020 this would equate to $2337.93. * Forgiveness of ice rental fees for the 20192020 hockey season equal to $31,402.88. * Forgiveness of annual advertising fee of $10,000. The total requested financial support equalled $43,740.81. The request was denied by Council, and the debt of the team, estimated at around $80,000 at the start of play this season remains an issue for the Junior club. The countdown will continued in the Jan. 13 edition of Yorkton This Week with stories #5-to#1.
Perspective 2020 saw a historic Sask. Party win
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e-mail: In a year dominated by a global pandemic, it’s almost as if we’ve forgotten that we had a historic election this year. Yes, the Saskatchewan win on October 26 was historic … although it may not have seemed that way because everyone expected this history to be made. No other political party in Saskatchewan has won four consecutive majority governments since the Tommy Douglas Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (the CCF, that would later become the NDP) accomplished that feat in 1956. Douglas’s CCF would go to win a fifth term in 1960, resulting in 20 years of rule. By the end of this term in 2024, the Brad Wall-Scott Moe-led Sask. Party will have ruled for 17 consecutive years, surpassing the string of 16 consecutive years of the Roy Romanow-Lorne Calvert-led NDP. It’s noteworthy, however, that one of the NDP’s four terms from 1999 until 2003 was actually a coalition government propped by Liberals who eventually defected to the NDP, so it wasn't exactly a true majority. What we witnessed on Oct. 26 is the creation of the third-longest serving government in the history of a province. By the end of this term, only that Douglas CCF government from 1944 until 1964 and the original Liberal government from 1905 to 1929 will have served the province longer. But the historic nature of Scott Moe’s 48-13 majority win (exactly where the Saskatchewan legislature was at when all its seats were last occupied prior to 2019 federal election) wasn’t only about the longevity of the Sask. Party government. The history in the making was also about the magnitude of both the win the popularity of this party that has supplanted the NDP as the province’s natural-governing party. For the third consecutive Saskatchewan election, the Sask. Party swept every rural seat — something no other party had ever previously done. But what has made the Sask. Party more than just the “rural party” that couldn’t form governments in its first two elections under Elwin Hermanson is its broad-based appeal. Also for the third consecutive election, the Sask. Party received more than 60 per cent of the popular — something that simply cannot be overlooked or downplayed. Yes, the Sask. Party won 29 “rural seats” (those outside the four largest cities and including the two northern seats that have always gone NDP) with huge numbers that pumped up its overall Sask. Party popular vote. These strong seats were why the election was never in doubt. It went into this campaigning having won at least 31 seats by at least 2,500 votes in the previous election. Only six times in the history of our province has a party ever lost a seat it previously won by 2,500 votes or more. But let us not forget that this election occurred in the middle of a pandemic. The Sask. Party had to run on 2020-21 budget with a record $2.1-billion deficit, record public debt and the biggest drop in employment since the federal government began accurately recording the statistics in the mid-1970s. If there was an election where the Sask. Party might have suffered a major fall, one might have thought it would be this one. But the simple reality is that the Sask. Party has never really experienced a major setback. Like every general election since its inception in 1997 via four Liberal MLAs joining four Progressive Conservative MLAs to form one, single right-wing alternative to the NDP, the Sask. Party won as many seats as it previously held. This supposed “rural party” swept Moose Jaw and Prince Albert and took away seats in long-time NDP strongholds in north Regina and even Saskatoon Riversdale, was occupied for decades by Romanow and Calvert. The big political story this year was a dominate Sask. Party election night win. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.
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Time to work on making a new normal T
o finally pull the 2020 calendar down from the wall, crumple it, tear it into pieces and toss it into the recycle bin was likely something of a cathartic exercise for many this year. The year 2020 is one which was difficult to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic hit early in the year and the world was left reeling for the rest of the year. Nothing was normal after March, whether it was wanting to support the local sports team which was forced to shut down its season, or learning how to work from home, to deal with children having to learn from home, or how to connect with elders isolated in nursing homes, or even how to safely venture out for groceries, we were faced with new rules, regulations and protocols designed to protect us and others. But, we live in Saskatchewan, where our agrarian roots tend to leave us eternally optimistic, the next crop will always be better even if the current one froze, was ate by bugs, or wilted from lack of rain. So, with the arrival of 2021, we collectively hope for a better year ahead. The current COVID-19 numbers are not particularly optimistic. Rare are the daily provincial reports in Saskatchewan which have not included the death of residents through the last month.
The daily infection rate has been well in excess of 150 most days, and have eclipsed 200 far more than we would hope to see. The numbers show we have much yet to do to wrangle COVID-19 under control. But, there is reason for optimism too. There are now vaccines against the disease, and while the roll out is slow, with the entire world hoping to be inoculated, the process has started here. Hopefully, by summer, or fall, we will all have taken our shots, and we can be that much closer to normal again. Of course the new normal will be different. We will move forward more aware of hand washing, of face masks when you have the sniffles, or a cough, that working from home is not only possible, but just maybe offers new opportunities, and the list of change goes on. COVID-19 will leave a mark on our world and on our city, but change is not new. We as a species are an adaptive one, and we will emerge from this pandemic smarter than we were, or at least we should. Ultimately the legacy of the pandemic which will emerge in 2021 will be up to us. It will come down to what we did to protect our elderly, what we do to ensure a healthier future, how our new normal will look. Let’s work hard to get it right.
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44 Years of Snowmobiling for Easter Seals Kids The 2021 Easter Seals Snowarama is taking place in February, for 12 days and all across Saskatchewan! The Covid-19 pandemic has presented some challenges when planning the 44th Annual Snowarama, but also some opportunities. Raise pledges and ride the trails any time between February 15th and 27th in support of Easter Seals! Snowmobilers are encouraged to register and raise pledges online by visiting www. snowarama.ca. Just a minimum of $99 in pledges is needed to participate this year. We are replacing the traditional group gatherings for meals and socializing with gift cards and
vouchers that riders can use safely when it is convenient for them. Every registrant raising the minimum pledge will receive: • Snowarama Shirt, Crest, & Pin •Co-op Gift Card for fuel • Gift Cards to a Restaurant • Trail Snack Pack from Harvest Meats • Invitation to Virtual Awards Program on February 27, 2021 • A chance to win some amazing prizes! Easter Seals works to enrich the lives of every individual experiencing disability in our province. Each year we provide services to children, youth,
adults, and their families through programs offered by SaskAbilities, owner and operator of Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan. We are fully dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, self-esteem, and self-determination of individuals experiencing disability, through such programs as Camp Easter Seal, Summer Fun, and Adaptive Technology Services. CAMP EASTER SEAL – is the only completely barrierfree camp facility of its kind in Saskatchewan and offers campers a true camping experience. Campers enjoy horseback riding, arts and crafts, sports, campfires, boating, and
swimming, often for the first time. Through corporate and public donations and the efforts of countless volunteers, we are able to subsidize our weekly summer camps, allowing campers to attend free of charge or at a reduced rate. The average cost to send an individual to Camp Easter Seal is $1,955. In 2021, we are preparing to support campers in the safest way possible by creating a robust virtual camping experience as well as exploring possibilities for new overnight family retreats and day camps for groups or households to experience a day at camp in their own cabin, complete with meals and activities.
We are looking forward to staying connected with everyone through your generous support. SUMMER FUN – is an urban day camp where children and young adults experiencing disability enjoy recreation during the summer months. Programming is funded through donations to Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan. The average cost per child is $1,500. ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – is a program that uses advanced technology and computer equipment to promote independence and increase quality of life.
Local Funding for Training & Employment Network In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has developed the Training & Employment Network (TEN) to provide support to communities and companies to integrate Indigenous, immigrant, youth, and women workers into the local workforce. The TEN is funded through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) and administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. Through the TEN, the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce will receive up to $10,000 in funding to develop and implement a Community Action Plan that identifies gaps in regional labour markets and create opportunities for employers and workers. The intent of the TEN is to provide clear and locally coordinated
pathways for workers to be identified, as well as to present learning opportunities to enhance skills using a combination of existing and new training for employers. Sherry MacDonald, Director of Marketing & Administration for the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to implementing the TEN Project. “Our office will be reaching out to employers and businesses to discuss the opportunities TEN will bring to Yorkton,” she said. MacDonald will take the lead on the project in Yorkton. “There is no question that Saskatchewan businesses and our workforce have been severely impacted by COVID-19. As chambers of commerce, we are in a unique position to bring together efforts, align growth and
work towards a common goal. With the Training & Employment Network, we will connect people to employers and training based on skills,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. “We are thankful for Western Economic Diversification Canada’s support in launching this important program.” “Helping employers and people underrepresented in our economy and looking for employment in their communities is the right thing to do,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada. “The Government of Canada is committed to providing businesses with the vital support they need and working
with you to support good, local jobs so that Western Canada’s economy can return strong.” In addition to the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, other chambers participating in the TEN include Battlefords, Estevan, Humboldt, Kindersley, Lloydminster, Moose Jaw, Nipawin, Prairie Sky (Warman & Martensville), Prince Albert, Swift Current, and Weyburn. As part of the TEN, a Training & Employment Network Directory can be found on the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Training and Employment Network webpage. Visit the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
New Battery Recycling Program in SK. Saskatchewan’s new recycling program for consumer batteries will provide an option for people in various parts of the province to dispose of their household batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Launching January 1, 2021, the program is operated by Call2Recycle Canada Inc., a non-profit environmental stewardship organization that has been voluntarily collecting batteries in Saskatchewan for recycling since 1997. Call2Recycle met all the regulatory requirements of a governmentapproved program under The Household Hazardous Waste Products Stewardship Regulations, 2019 (https:// publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/101719). “This recycling pro-
gram is a positive step for the environment and for the people of Saskatchewan,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Having a convenient and important program in place to keep batteries and other hazardous materials out of our landfills helps support provincial goals laid out in our Solid Waste Management Strategy.” “I would like to extend my thanks to the Government of Saskatchewan for its commitment to battery recycling in the province,” Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. President Joe Zenobio said. “Under the new regulation, Call2Recycle’s program will connect residents with many easily accessible and convenient battery drop-off locations across the province. We
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encourage all residents to safely drop off their batteries at their nearest collection location to help create a more sustainable environment for generations to come.” The program accepts used single-use and rechargeable consumer batteries (weighing less than five kilograms each), excluding lead acid batteries. In partnership with municipalities and retailers, Call2Recycle has established convenient drop-off locations across the province for Saskatchewan residents, including in all SARCAN depots. “We are excited for SARCAN’s 73 collection depots to be a part of Call2Recycle’s national network of battery collection sites,” SARC and SARCAN Recycling Executive Director Amy McNeil said. “Our team
of over 800 SARCAN recyclers is ready to help the people of Saskatchewan divert even more hazardous materials from our land and waterways, which means protecting our environment for generations to come.” As part of the new pro-
gram, an environmental handling fee will be paid at the point of purchase effective January 1, 2021. The fee rates range, depending on the size of battery and the chemistry type. For example, fees for AAA and AA batteries are $0.02 and $0.04, respectively.
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Melissa Antony, formerly of Yorkton, and her husband Vincent hope to take a trek to explore the history and nature of a still virtually untouched area of the country.
Couple looks to ride northern B.C. By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Melissa Antony has a way of finding her way into the eye of media doing things of interest . While still in Yorkton Antony co-authored the book Pimatisiwin Wawiyekamaw: A History of Jacob Bear and the Round Lake Mission with Sharon Bear. Life in Canada’s north has proven to be something of a muse for Melissa Antony. Antony, who grew up at the Lake of the Prairies and attended high school in Yorkton, moved to Yellowknife, NT in November 2019. It was in Yellowknife Antony became involved in the Dead North Film Festival, with the entry ‘Frozen In Time’.
And now, Antony and her new husband are planning an expedition across Canada’s north.
“The goal of the expedition is to cross 1300km over three-months across one of the last great wil-
derness on horseback, northern BC, also known as the Serengeti of the North,” Antony told Yorkton This Week. The route will start at the Alaska highway 208km north of Fort St John, crossing the continental divide, passing through the Rocky Mountain Trench with stopovers in Fort Ware (Kwadacha First Nation), moving westward through the Spatsizi Plateau to reach Iskut (Iskut First Nation), Telegraph Creek (Tahltan First Nation), then shifting northward following the old Telegraph trail, finishing in Atlin. “The route covers rugged, challenging terrain in vast wilderness promising exhilarating encounters with an abundance of wildlife as well as unpredictable weather,” said Antony. The trip will not be an easy one. “The planned expedition will require a great deal of mental and physical strength, passing through difficult and diverse terrain including two mountain ranges, large rivers, boreal forest, plateaus, five provincial parks: Rocky Mountain Provincial Park, Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park, Finlay Russell Provincial Park, Tatlatui Provincial Park, Spatsizi Provincial Park, and passing alongside the Lloyd George Icefield all
on horseback while documenting the incredible abundance of wildlife, reflecting on the unique characteristics of this ecosystem,” explained Antony. The effort will be worth it to raise some awareness, offered Antony. “The expedition is meant to highlight the importance of untouched wilderness, adventure and exploration in Canada,” she said. “With an anthropologist among the team, we will produce a film, photographic documentation as well as a book boasting the incredible, untouched wilderness and abundant wildlife in addition to the technical and physical challenges of the adventure. “We hope to inspire fellow Canadians to carry out their own eco-tourism adventures and recognize the significance of conservation and sustaining protected spaces in Canada for native flora and fauna to thrive. Our team, with a female lead, also an environmental and visual anthropologist, will focus on documenting the expedition with film and photography; the other expedition member, an avid, experienced adventurer will provide insights into the technical aspects of horse packing and expedition travel. Traveling across this challenging terrain with unpredictable weather and vast
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wilderness via horseback will hopefully remind of the history of settlement and development in Canada and inspire the current, as well as future generations, to consider the impacts of our ecological footprint on the environment.” Antony said we must be more aware of our world if we are to have a future. “As I learned in my time working with the local Indigenous Elders for the Yorkton Tribal Council, we should be thinking seven generations ahead,” she said. “What will this planet look like for future generations? For my son? I think many of us have learned from the ongoing pandemic that we are blessed here in Canada with the beautiful nature that surrounds us. Most of us have the opportunity to get out for walks, to go skiing and are not locked up in tiny apartments in metropolitan centres like much of the rest of the world. It is important to not take for granted the beautiful and vast environment that we live in and our goal is to promote conservation and the significance of untouched nature. “We have also reached out to the Indigenous Nations whose traditional territory we will be crossing. Their perspectives, knowledge and insight of this region will also be included in the film and book as a product of the adventure.” The trip is planned to commence in June 2021. The expedition members include Melissa and Vincent Antony. Vincent and Melissa, both outdoor adventure enthusiasts, met in Yellowknife. They wed in August 2020 and recently moved to Whitehorse. They have ambitions of opening an outfitting business in the Yukon in 2022. Prior to meeting, Vincent and Melissa embarked on many adventures of their own covering vast territories and learning to navigate on horseback, with kayaks, canoes, bicycles, by foot, ski and dogsled.” Melissa dedicated 12 years to her studies overseas to become a Cultural and Environmental Anthropologist. She crossed Poland, Germany and Scotland on bicycle, canoed several rivers in northern Canada and is eager to continue to explore the world. Vincent is an adventurer at heart. He has traveled to most continents and regularly goes on multi-month wilderness adventures. He has completed a number of great solo expeditions including horse packing Continued on page A10
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Cell service improved from several small towns, and six new towers added By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Regina– SaskTel announced on Jan. 4 that it has recently launched six new macro cell towers bringing 4G LTE wireless service to previously underserved rural parts
of the province. These new towers are located near the communities of Ebenezer, Gray, Jedburgh, Lajord, Pasqua, and Petrofka. In addition, SaskTel also upgraded the 4G LTE data capacity on its towers serving 23 rural communities including
Bengough, Cando, Climax, Dysart, Grenfell, Invermay, Kipling, La Ronge, Lafleche, Langbank, Macklin, Moosomin, Preeceville, Rapid View, Shell Lake, Silver Lake, Silver Park, Spiritwood, Springside, St. Walburg, Wadena, Watrous and Wolseley.
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“Our government understands how important communication services have become in the modern world, especially in rural and remote areas,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel, in a release. “Through the Wireless Saskatchewan initiative, and thanks to the efforts of SaskTel, we’re raising the level of connectivity in rural and remote parts of the province so that our residents are better equipped to compete and succeed in the modern world.” “As illustrated by a recent report from the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Saskatchewan already
has the best wireless coverage in Western Canada, with over 99 per cent of the population and 98 per cent of the major roadways and highways being covered with LTE wireless service,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel President and CEO. “And, with the addition of these new towers, wireless coverage in Saskatchewan is getting even better.” These towers are part of the final phase of the Wireless Saskatchewan initiative, which will see SaskTel invest over $70 million to construct 74 macro cell towers in rural parts of the province. Once the final phase of the program is complete, SaskTel’s wireless network will grow to
include more than 1,000 cell towers, over 700 of which being located in rural parts of the province. SaskTel anticipates that all of the cell towers to be constructed as part of the Wireless Saskatchewan initiative will be complete by early Summer 2021. Burnett said, “We’re firmly committed to be the best at connecting the people of Saskatchewan, and it’s this commitment that drives us to continue to invest in our networks so that our customers have access to the services they need to stay in touch with what matters most to them from almost anywhere in the province.”
Churches targeted throughout Saskatchewan for break and enters By Brian Zinchuk -Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Regina – Of all the places criminals might target for theft, churches might not be the top of the list. But apparently they are, here in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Prevention/ Crime Reduction Unit (CP/CR) has for mission to reduce crime in Saskatchewan by targeting known criminals and repeat offenders. To do so, it analyzes the features of crimes committed in Saskatchewan and finds patterns of crime. The CP/CR has recently confirmed the existence of a new criminal trend in Saskatchewan, according to a Dec. 23 press release. Since the beginning of the year 2020, there is a significant increase in breaking and entering, thefts, mischief and attempted breaking and entering into Saskatchewan churches. From January 2020 to November 2020, 64 of these incidents have occurred in 55 churches across Saskatchewan, the RCMP said. This represents an increase of 60 percent in break-ins in churches in
Saskatchewan since last year. This new trend affects churches of all denominations. Nothing indicates these crimes are motivated by hate, racism or ideology, they added. In most of these incidents, the doors of the church have been opened by force at night, after the church was closed and left vacant. Items such as money, electronics, computers, guitars, safes, freezers and refrigerators were stolen. The majority (43) of this year’s church breakins occurred in central Saskatchewan. The churches in this area have seen an increase of 173 percent in break-ins since last year. Monica Deters, the CP/ CR crime analyst who compiled and discovered the extent of the break-in increase, is categorical about what this means: “This increase in church break-ins is concerning enough that it creates a pattern. Even though the break-ins mostly happened in the central district and during the summer, this new criminal trend is noticeable because these break-ins happened all year and across Saskatchewan. It is imperative that we all get
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involved to better secure these buildings.“ Saskatchewan RCMP is asking Saskatchewanians to help make church buildings more secure. Stay alert, especially at night, and report any suspicious activity around churches to your local RCMP detachment or police service, the RCMP said. The release noted, “If you are a resident, keep an eye on your community’s churches and ensure your religious representatives know about this new increase of break-ins into churches. “If you are a community representative, find ways to discuss the possibility of repurposing and managing abandoned churches in your community. “If you are a church caretaker, lock the doors when the church is empty, secure the objects of value of the church in a locked space, note the identifying features and serial numbers of the electronics and household items of the church and install motion-detector lights, alarms and/or security cameras around the church. “Don’t hesitate to call your local RCMP detachment to talk about the security of your church and to learn how to make it more secure.”
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There were some rather large New Year’s Eve visitors to Burgis Beach when a trio of moose made a stopover.
The visit was at around 11:30 a.m., with the moose doing a bit of browsing and resting allowing area resident Brittney Koch to catch them on film.
Preserving the digital present is a challenge The game Cyberpunk 2077 has me thinking about the future. It’s not due to the merits of the game itself, which I have not played. It was actually pulled from the Playstation store because it was crippled with bugs, making the game nearly unplayable for owners of the console. Sony took the rare step of offering refunds to anyone who wanted it and then stopping sales completely on account of the poor performance. There are still copies of the game on disc, and those copies will soon be the only evidence of a complete debacle of a launch. A cautionary tale from the past pressed into plastic. The digital version, however, is effectively wiped from history. This is one of the risks of the digital future, many things will simply cease to exist because they weren’t on the right server, they weren’t on the right hard drive, the CD-Rs and DVD-Rs they were burned to have decayed beyond use, the flash drives they were saved to no longer hold data. The danger of digi-
tal is that it’s easy for something to get lost. Not that a physical copy of something was necessarily easy to keep either. Look at the sheer number of lost silent films, tossed out because the owners didn’t think anyone would care about silent film anymore with the advent of the talking picture, or wiped out in a warehouse fire because the film stock was particularly volatile. Look at every brick flour mill in Saskatchewan except the one here in Yorkton, brought down by fire, neglect or the wrecking ball. That one still exists is a small miracle. But going all digital makes it easier to lose something than you expect. There are websites which were fairly major and important at the time that simply don’t exist anymore. There are things from five years ago that can no longer be accessed. I have some of my own work that isn’t there anymore, a victim of a hard drive crash and some poor storage decisions. This is going to be a problem. If we want to know about the last major pandemic, for a relevant
Strong wholesale trade growth in Saskatchewan in October S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s wholesale trade numbers in October were up 6.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted) over the previous month, which was the highest percentage increase among the provinces. The value of wholesale trade in October was almost $2.4 billion. “The growth in wholesale trade in Saskatchewan is good news for our provincial economy,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Big gains, both month-overmonth and year-overyear, show the resiliency of our economy during this global COVID-19
pandemic, and are a positive sign as we head into the new year.” Statistics Canada wholesale trade figures for October 2020 show Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade increased by 13.5 per cent over October 2019 (seasonally adjusted), the secondhighest percentage rise among the provinces. Nationally, wholesale trade was up 5.2 per cent in that period. Wholesale trade growth was reported in food and beverage products, machinery and equipment, and miscellaneous products. Farm products also saw a 14.7 per cent increase yearover-year.
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Thinking I do with words... example, newspaper archives are vital. But if the websites go down, you’re going to lose a lot
of information about the COVID-19 pandemic. And it doesn’t even necessarily take that long to
do it, simply moving to a new online format could easily wipe our years of work if there is a compatibility problem. What needs to happen is more archival of digital resources. Sites like archive.org do important work saving these websites so they don’t go down, but their system isn’t perfect - often images and links don’t work, because they weren’t able to save everything. In the real 2077, it’s
entirely possible they won’t have a clear picture of life today, because the evidence has been lost thanks to a low priority on archiving digital material. Hopefully we start to take it seriously, and ensure that future generations can learn lessons for us. They might even want to play Cyberpunk 2077 to laugh at how wrong our vision of the future was, or at least the many bugs the game has.
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Passion drives the adult award winner By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Sports have a way to bring people together, whether it’s the team becoming friends or their families supporting them. A great coach can be instrumental in making a team thrive. The recipient of this year’s adult Civic Recognition Award is Jason Boyda, best known for coaching many sports teams in Yorkton. Boyda said it was humbling to receive the award, as he’s knows many people in the city who deserve recognition. “In the city of Yorkton there are so many outstanding citi-
zens that give back to the community, and I’ve just been fortunate to be one who has been recognized. It means a lot to me, I feel very honored and privileged to receive the award.” Best known for football and basketball, Boyda will coach wherever he can and said it’s part of his goal to give back wherever he’s able. “[Sport] has given so much to my family and myself. It’s my small part of giving back, that’s what we’ve preached to our football players, to our basketball players, to our athletes. Once your playing career is done, give back to the commu-
nity that has given so much to you, and pay it forward.” The reward for a coach is seeing the kids succeed, and Boyda has seen many kids in the area go on to play sports at a higher level, or go on to successful careers. He said that coaching is about helping people achieve their goals, and seeing kids go on to succeed beyond school is a proud moment. “I feel like they are my own children. All of the accomplishments they get after moving on, whether scholarships, playing at the next level, going to university, trade school, starting their careers, I just
feel like a proud papa that I’ve had a small little part in helping them out.” This may have been the most challenging year for sports not only in Yorkton, but the world, as COVID-19 cancelled most of the sports starting in March of this year. While kids couldn’t compete, Boyda said that they were busy finding ways to stay in shape and make the most of the situation and stay ready for when the world gets back to normal. “You’ve always got to make the most of a crisis.” Boyda said that he doesn’t view it as work, but instead a passion, and that’s what drives
him. While Boyda received the award, he describes himself as “a small part that probably has the loudest voice,” emphasizing that you can’t have a successful team without a team behind it. In terms of winning the award, he thanks everyone who plays a part. “I was just really thankful. Thankful that I have such a supportive wife and family, friends and those coaches that help me, administration, and the community and the parents. Because it’s all of us who come together and make the most of the opportunities we’re given for our children.”
Youth winner wants to drive positive change By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Katelyn Anderson wants to improve the lives of the kids who come after her. Her goal, through the numerous organizations she volunteers with, is to improve life in the city and make things better for each generation that comes after her. Her efforts have been recognized by the City of Yorkton, and she received the Civic Recognition Award in the Youth category.
While incredibly busy through her volunteer work, Anderson was excited to find out that she received it. “It was a shock, and then I was really, really happy because I didn’t expect it.” Anderson is involved in many different groups and organizations, and as a result is very busy balancing her community involvement, work and school. She’s a long-time member of Cadets, both in the Army Cadets and Navy League Cadets,
where she received the Captain P. Jacques Award in 2018 for exemplifying good citizenship, and the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence in 2019 for community involvement both within the Cadets and outside of it. “When I was 9-yearsold, I just saw one of the sign-ups at City Wide registration and thought I wanted to do that, and stuck with it for nearly nine years now.” She is also part of the LGBTQ+ community in
Yorkton, and has been heavily involved there as well, founding “Pride for Days” which brings LGBTQ+ youth together for monthly activities and allows them to gather in a safe space. That organization is on hiatus at the moment due to COVID19. “Yorkton is definitely a very progressive city, but there are definitely times and places where it’s hard to be part of that community, especially in the high schools. It’s great to be recognized for that, and to
be able to take a stand and help out those teenagers and even adults who are part [of the community] and feel a little bit more vulnerable.” She is also involved in Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area. Anderson believes that it’s especially important right now to be a mentor to kids who need it. “Especially now, with all of the stress people are going under, a lot of them don’t know what to do, so giving them outlets
and stuff like that, I feel, really helps. I got a lot of that when I was younger, so I feel it’s important to pass it on.” She hopes to see that other youth follow her example and start making a difference in the areas of the community where they are passionate. Anderson is proud to receive the award, and said it’s important to have recognition for youth who “want to be the change they want to see in the world.”
Group award embodies spirit of community By Devin Wilger Staff Writer As befits something that won the Civic Recognition Award in the Group Category, Farming for Health is a real group effort, with people from across the region and from across the ag community in the region getting together for the common goal of farming to raise money for local healthcare. To date, the project has raised nearly $1.5 million, the first million to be used for a new hospital, and money that follows being used for equipment to keep improving health care in the area. Larry Hilworth, who co-chairs Farming for Health with Al Mitchell, said that this recognition is for everyone who has worked hard over the past eight years to raise that money. The beginning of the project was when Hilworth was with Maple Farm Equipment, and the project has continued since, even as many names have changed through the years. “It takes so many hands to put this crop in the ground, to take it off, to watch it through the year.” Members of the Farming for Health
committee include Pattison Agriculture; Rocky Mountain Equipment; Mazer Group; Agratactics Agronomy; Miccar Aerial; Louis Dreyfus Company; Legacy Co-operative; and, Assiniboine Valley Transfer (AVT). The support for the project goes beyond the committee. “It’s so gratifying and I am appreciative when we are out in the field and I can phone someone like Manos or Mr. Mikes and say “hey, we’ve got eight guys out working today, do you think you could help us out with dinner or supper in the field?” I’ve never had anybody say no, they’re willing to help us out,” said Hilworth. The support begins before the seed gets in the ground - Corteva Ag science and DowElanco have donated over $350,000 in seed since the project began - continues through the growing process with fuel from Legacy Co-op, and right to the end, with LDC buying canola and Cargill buying wheat, giving the group a premium for the product. The list of people to thank is incredibly long, and it’s near impossible to thank everyone who has contributed over the years. People from the community also donate through the Funds for Fertilizer pro-
gram, donating $100/acre to help with costs. “There are lots of people to thank, I’m just one little cog in the wheel to try to keep everybody short of organized,” said Hilworth. When they began the goal was to show there’s interest in a new hospital in the region, and show the community is ready to support it and put their weight behind it. After the goal of $1 million was reached, they felt that raising money for the Health Foundation was still important and that they wanted to help with new, needed equipment in the region. “The group will continue to try to raise money.” Of course, there remains a friendly rivalry between the different equipment dealers in the field. “We all come to the meeting in the spirit of collaboration and we leave the meeting as competitors. It’s kind of a unique arrangement, but I’ll tell you, these guys are all for it. They bug each other out in the field that this combine does better than the other, but that’s just expected.” Ross Fisher, Executive Director of
the Health Foundation, said that it’s terrific to see the work of this project getting recognized for their hard work over the past eight years. “I think that’s one of the most remarkable things about the Farming for Health initiative. It wasn’t a one year thing or a two year thing that people did, it’s eight years and counting. That’s eight years where a lot of businesses have had to take time away from their own businesses and invest in this, and I think that’s a testament to the people, the businesses and the agriculture community for the support they have given our local healthcare.” This year, the money raised will go to a series of equipment to maintain services. There will be new equipment for the lab to allow for new tests. There will also be surgical equipment upgrades funded by this year’s project. Fisher said that the initial goal of Farming for Health was to show community interest for a new hospital, and with commitments coming to start that process, he sees the project continuing well into the future, whether it’s funding the building itself or for equipment it will need.
COUPLE Continued from page A6 across Southern Chile, canoeing from BC to Nunavut, cross-country skiing across the Great Slave Lake, sea kayaking around Tasmania, Kodiak Archipelago and Canada’s high Arctic, dog sledding on the Great Slake Lake East Arm, hiking across Lapland, the Southern Alps. He also completed the Canol Trail and even traveled in the Simpson Desert by camel. The expedition will not come without extensive funding. “We always knew that the trip would be costly,” said Melissa Antony. “My husband lost his job due to COVID-19 and has been unemployed since March 2020. This has made our plans to embark on this adventure more insecure. We will need funding to
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cover the costs and applying for grants and reaching out for funding may be the only means of accomplishing this goal.” One funding source could be the Royal Canadian Geographic Society which “funds
expeditions that they believe enhance the appreciation, understanding and knowledge of the physical, environmental and cultural geography of Canada,” said Antony, who said she hopes their plan has merit. “In particular, I
believe it is important to see women carrying out such expeditions. “We are unsure of how many expeditions are vying for the funding but we do believe that we have a capable and experienced team that will contribute to geo-
graphical literacy and exploration in Canada.” Both Melissa and Vincent write blogs about their adventures that interested readers can follow. Melissa’s blog is titled: fromberlintothisbushlife.com and Vincent’s blog, only
available in French is: http://cochinvincent. blogspot.com The public can help the effort. “Our application is due on Jan. 7, and the Royal Canadian Geographic Society will determine which expeditions will be rewarded funding,” said Melissa. Community Outreach and communications is part of the proposal requirements so we are hoping that people will subscribe to our Website: https://www.serengetiofthenorth.com and follow our Facebook page: “Serengeti of the North: A Canadian Expedition”. “The more support we have, the better our chances are of winning the competition.” There is also a funding effort at https://www. gofundme.com/manage/ serengeti-of-the-north-acanadian-expedition
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It’s behind us now, 2020. Looking over our shoulder at the calendar most people are ready to toss, some would say, “It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times.” (Sorry, Charles Dickens). Some of us (myself included) lost loved ones. For others, their children became strangers, their neighbours, enemies. Our caregivers and medical establishments faced the horrors that fill nightmares, and around the world, governments ran madly off in all directions. (Apologies, Mark Twain, for that last bit.) It’s all too horrible. Too heartbeaking. Our world newscasts concur. For others, 2020
brought some good things. Many couples, their wedding plans cancelled, had smaller ceremonies instead and reported less expense, more fun, and less stress. Some churches who couldn’t meet as usual chose creative approaches to ministry and found their outreach even greater than when they confined most of their services to their buildings. Certain businesses discovered new, more productive ways to earn an income. And many people who worked from home, instead of going to their workplace, found themselves with more time. Some learned to bake and cook all over again. Some rediscov-
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Sunny Side Up ered arts and crafts. Many were reminded how needful and rewarding it is to connect more deeply with their families. Wherever you fall in this retroactive glance at 2020, one thing is clear: we have no good choice but to enter 2021 together. Many people face the
future with dread, expecting times will get even worse. But a few have hope. Hope things will improve, hope the pandemic will vanish, that we will once again have unrestricted access to our families and friends, and that life will (preferably sooner than later) recalibrate. That we’ll resume the old nor-
mal most of us miss so dreadfully. The truth is likely somewhere in between. For some, things will get worse, and for a few, better. Emily Dickinson, one of my favourite classic poets, wrote, “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” Sing the tune without the words. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I choose that. To refuse to define or restrict what I hope for to what it seems would make us better, but instead to place my hands, palm up, to God in prayer, and remember that Christ alone is my hope and strength.
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A current worship songs puts it this way: What is our hope in life and death? Christ alone, Christ alone! What is our only confidence; That our souls to Him belong; who holds our days within His hand. What comes, apart from His command? And what will keep us to the end? The love of Christ, in which we stand! O sing hallelujah! Our hope springs eternal; O sing hallelujah! Now and ever we confess Christ our hope in life and death! (Song by Keith Getty and Matt Papa) Even in the worst of worst times, we can rest in that truth. God’s strength and hope to you in 2021.
The legend of a Christmas spider Happy New Year, Gardeners! We’re standing on the threshold of the new year, let’s pray that this year will be brighter and filled with hope. Last year was difficult in so many ways for so many people. May 2021 brings us renewed spirits and energy, and renewed appreciation of all the many gifts we are given every day! Tonight is Ukrainian Christmas Eve, “Sviaty Vechir”, the Holy Evening. Kristos Rozdiatzia! Some traditions of this special night involve horticultural symbols, such as the diduch or wheat sheaf to represent a wish for a good harvest this year; the wisps of hay to remind of the manger where Baby Jesus lay; the delicious kutia made of wheat, always the first course
of the special meal; and on the Christmas tree, perhaps one of our gardening friends, a spider. There is a legend of the spider at Christmas: a poor widow and her children found a pinecone in their humble hut. The pinecone began to grow and became a little spruce tree, but the little family had no money to decorate the tree when Christmas arrived. When they woke up on Christmas morning, the tree was covered with cobwebs, and when touched by the morning sun, turned to silver and gold. The legend is also told with the baby Jesus making this miracle happen. Either way, the story is a lovely one, and results in spider web or spider decorations on the tree having special
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Gardener’s Notebook significance; it also means that finding a spider or spider web on the Christmas tree is good luck! If we were going to plant a “good luck garden” after this difficult year, what could we plant? One of the first plants that springs to mind is oxalis, clover, which stands for good luck whether it is threeleaf or the mythical four-leaf clover! Let’s save a spot in the south-west corner of
our garden for a peony. The beautiful and fragrant peony brings us optimism and a positive attitude, and it also brings good luck in true love. The elegant peace lily, spathyphillum, brings energy and peace to our gardens, and presumably to the gardener as well! Lavender delivers positive tones to our garden, and also has the reputation of reducing worry. In these troubled
times, that sounds like a good choice! Plus the silvery-gray-green foliage and purple flower spikes are a striking display when planted in a container. Aloe vera brings interesting leaf shapes to a container grouping, but it is also known for luck. Feng shui tells us to place this plant in the east or north section of our patio or garden. The pothos plant, a good and sturdy houseplant, can also look interesting in a container placed in partial shade. The pothos is said to bring us luck and wealth. Fragrant sage, delicious for cooking, is also said to keep bad vibes away from out gardens. It makes a beautiful foliage plant, and we can easily dry the leaves in the fall to use in our
turkey dressing! Yummy—I can taste it now! These wonderful plants would make a beautiful “good-luck garden”! Now that we can look forward to spring with certainty, and to a brighter year with more hope, we can try to have at least one of these plants in our upcoming garden or container plantings! At this time, there are no Yorkton and District Horticultural Society meetings scheduled yet, but visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca to keep up with what’s happening! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their ongoing amazing work! Let’s pray for good health to all and brighter days ahead—have a great week!
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Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame is now online The Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame, which includes photos and accomplishments of 79 individuals and 17 teams, is now available online. The website can be found at www. YorktonSportsHallOfFame.ca. The second segment will include up to a few hundred artifacts and memorabilia items and is expected to be online in late 2021 after all items have been photographed and their history and other relevant information entered into a database. Volunteers with the Sports Hall of Fame and Museum are also adding to its display area on the second floor of the Gallagher Centre, where photos of all Hall of Fame inductees will be included and where changes will be made in the showcases. That work is expected to be completed by late January. The new website was designed, developed and donated by Dick DeRyk at UncommonSense Business Solutions. The Kinsmen Club of Yorkton has provided financial support for the revital-
ization of the Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The organization had seen limited activity for several years with limited volunteer involvement, but at a public meeting in the spring of 2020 a decision was made to reactivate it and a new board of directors was elected in July. An advisory committee consisting of some of the original founding members of the organization was also established. Within the next few months the board will also work toward other goals of the organization, including holding an induction ceremony, preparing for an annual meeting, and more immediately, hosting a media conference to discuss its activities while showcasing the updated display area at the Gallagher Centre. The timing of some of those activities will depend on COVID19 related restrictions. It is the first of two parts of a project to create a virtual hall of fame and museum, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Echo Valley skate the park is back and bigger this winter Beginning the first week of January, Echo Valley Provincial Park is once again pleased to offer Skate the Park as part of Sask Parks’ series of safe winter offerings. “Our provincial parks offer plenty of open space for Saskatchewan residents to safely explore with their immediate households,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “A little physical activity and fresh air is just what we all need right now. Park staff have been working hard to ensure there are safe winter offerings available for everyone to enjoy, and Skate the Park in Echo Valley is yet another reflection of this.” Visitors to the park can lace up their blades for a skate through Aspen campground along a winding trail. This year’s trail is bigger than last year, allowing more
space to skate and more area to explore. Skate the Park’s extended operating hours provides a variety of days and times for guests to visit: •Wednesday and Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm •Friday: 8 am - 9 pm •Saturday and Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm •Monday and Tuesday: Closed for maintenance While in the park, visitors can also check out the cross-country ski trails, rent a pair of snowshoes, try winter geocaching and take part in the fun Photo Hop challenge. Winter-themed Park Activity Kits are also available for pick-up at the park. Access to the skating loop and other park activities is included with a valid entry permit. 2020 Sask Parks Annual Park Entry Permits are valid until March 31, 2021. For those who don’t
have a permit, entry is $10 per vehicle, per day. See Visitor Centre to purchase. At this time, groups must not be larger than 10 people while outdoors, and physical distancing between households must be maintained. Signage is in place throughout the parks to remind visitors of the safety protocols and restrictions. In addition to signage, Sask Parks staff will be implementing enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures and minimizing inpark contact where possible. Visitors must maintain physical distance from others, adhere to the mandatory maskuse policy while indoors and to stay home if not feeling well. More information on the winter offerings in Sask Parks is available at www.saskparks.ca.
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MLR Commissioner sees growth ahead If readers were to see my list of favourite team sports to watch, and yes such a list has been made on more than once as a time filler, you would find I waffle from day-today between box lacrosse and rugby, depending I suspect largely on what is in season, or that which I watched most recently. So when I received an email a few weeks back offering me an opportunity to interview Major League Rugby (MLR) Commissioner George Killebrew, I was surprised, a tad flattered, and certainly excited by the prospect. If you are not familiar with MLR it is the pro 15s (union) league in North America kicking off in 2018 with seven teams, and me along as a fan. In 2019 the Toronto Arrows joined, and of course immediately became the team to follow in my find. The 2020 season had started, with Boston, Atlanta and Washington joining, but five weeks in COVID-19 hit and the
league shutdown. Killebrew said while some leagues persevered through COVID and played without fans the MLR needs fans as a key revenue generator. “That’s important getting local revenues for ticket sales and sponsorships,” he said. So the season was suspended, and while that was a difficult decision to make, Killebrew said in some ways the MLR gained from the path they took. The league made the decision to pay all its players for a full 2020 season, not just the five weeks played, a decision that Killebrew said has increased the MLR’s creditability in particular with international players. “It showed we care about you (the players),” said Killebrew. Those players went home with a good feeling about the way the league treated them in the face of a pandemic shutdown and that will help attract other players down the
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Sports road. But recently the MLR announced its plans to play in 2021, starting in March and ending with a championship tilt in August, and again new teams; Dallas and Los Angeles will hit the pitch. Speaking of expansion that was actually my first question for the Commissioner; when will we see a second team in Canada? “I think it would be great to have a second team in Canada,” he said, then refocused quickly on overall MLR growth. “I think it would be great to have a team in Mexico, a team in Hawaii.” In the case of Canada there have been rum-
blings of interest out of Vancouver – the most likely locale in my mind, as well as Halifax and Calgary, at least on social media. “I’ve had some pretty lengthy discussions with a group out of Vancouver,” said Killebrew, but that was six or more months ago, so nothing appears immanent. It was not without reason Killebrew mentioned possible expansion to Hawaii, as a group calling itself Kanaloa Hawaii made a rather public push to join the MLR for 2021. The bid fell short, but Killebrew noted that had much to do with COVID-19. Killebrew said Hawaii
is really a gateway to hotbeds of rugby such as New Zealand and Japan, calling a franchise on the islands at some point “a great opportunity to get a foothold if we could get a franchise there.” Moving forward Killebrew said the MLR will expand, but only when bids come forward that have four key cornerstones solidly in place, the “financial where-with-all” to meet the needs of a pro rugby franchise, a plan that makes sense in terms on a venue to play home games at, some background within the ownership with experience in professional sport management, and a plan to foster rugby development in youth within the community. But then Killebrew circled back to Canadian expansion too. “I think a second or third team in Canada would be great for the league,” he reiterated. In more general terms Killebrew said the MLR while not having a plan
etched in stone in terms of expansion, adding “one or two teams each year moving forward,” is a reasonable approach if owners come forward with good game plans. As it stands LA and Dallas add two of the topfive media markets in the USA to the MLR roster, and brings to seven-of-10 of the top markers now hosting teams. The impetus for growth of the sport in general and the MLR could well be the World Cup of Rugby with the USA making a bit to host the international championship in either 2027 or 2031. By that time the MLR will be well-established and in a perfect position to fully take advantage of the boost the event will give the sport, reasoned Killebrew. Looking ahead the Toronto Arrows are scheduled to start their 2021 season in San Diego on March 28. You can follow all the league happenings at www.majorleague.rugby
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MEHRER - Betty Anne Mehrer (nee Yesnik) of Yorkton, passed away with her family by her side on December 18, 2020 in Yorkton, SK at 74 years of age. Betty was born on July 31, 1946 in Yorkton, SK. She was the second born child of Joseph and Marie Yesnik (nee Kratochvil) of Dunleath, SK. Betty attended Dunleath Elementary School and Yorkton Composite High School. Betty gave her heart to the Lord at age 9 and was baptised when she was 18 years old. She was grateful for her Christian heritage and to grow up in a peaceful community. At 11 years old, Betty’s mother passed away and she was suddenly responsible for housework, outside chores, and looking after her younger siblings. After graduation, she went to Secretarial School in Yorkton then worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and Executive Secretary for the East Central Regional Hospital Council in Yorkton. On October 10, 1967, Betty married Gerald Mehrer. In 1972, they welcomed their son, Darcy and raised him on a farm in the MacNutt district. Betty and Gerald built a cottage by the Lake of the Prairies and resided there until they parted ways in 2009. Betty then moved to Yorkton and began working in the deli department of the Superstore; a job she enjoyed thoroughly. Betty loved nature and had a gift for growing and nurturing the most beautiful flower and vegetable gardens; a gift she shared with the other residents of her condo. She also enjoyed passing her knowledge on to her grandchildren. She has instilled a love of birds in both of her granddaughters and told stories often of the chickadees she cared for at the farm. She also had great musical talent. Betty became a church organist at 14 years old and joined the Yorkton Adult Concert Band in 1995 as a saxophone player. She continued to play with this band until her illness overtook her in the fall of 2020. Her grandchildren shared her talent and loved to entertain Grammie by singing, playing piano and guitar. Betty loved Jesus and was eager to see Him face to face in her last days; so while we mourn her passing, we also rejoice with her as she tends heaven’s gardens. Our comfort comes in knowing that we will see her again. Betty is survived by her son Darcy (Wendy) Mehrer and their children Chloe, Roman and Emlyn. Her siblings David (Fran) Yesnik, Harvey (Diane) Yesnik, Jewel Bubyn, Allan (Lori) Yesnik, Evelyn Yesnik and Leslie (Gina) Yesnik and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Betty was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Marie Yesnik, stepmother Agnes (nee Dyck) Yesnik and brother in law Gerald Bubyn. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Kevin Sawatsky officiating. David Mehrer was the scripture reader. Neil Mehrer read the eulogy, and words of remembrance were given by son Darcy and niece Kim Halliday. Prelude and postlude music was provided by harpist Jeniel and pianist Dallas Mehrer. Rev. Kevin and his wife Rachelle sang a compilation of a few of Betty’s favorite songs. Betty’s Granddaughter Emlyn sang ‘Jesus Loves Me’, accompanied by granddaughter Chloe. Soloist, Kelvin Wiebe sang ‘Going Home’, and the recessional was ‘I Can Only Imagine’. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark with Kelly Halliday, Allen, Harvey & David Yesnik, and Neil & David Mehrer serving as the casketbearers. In Betty’s memory, memorials to Autism Services of Saskatchewan, 209 Fairmont Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7M 5B8 would be appreciated by the family. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
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CUGNET - Margaret Bernice.B.A. – B.S.W. – S.O.M. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear Margaret on December 14, 2020. Margaret was born in North Battleford, SK on April 16, 1932. She lived there with her adoring parents Hazel and Mel Harris and her sister Dian until 1948 at which time they moved to Saskatoon. She attended Nutana Collegiate where she excelled in all her studies. At the same time she completed the Toronto Conservatory of Music Grade 10 level and all the theory requirements for an ARCT degree. Following high school she attended the University of Saskatchewan where she became actively involved in the activities on campus including being a member of the Synchronized Swim Team. She graduated with an Arts Degree and then worked as a Social Worker in Yorkton for one year. It was there she met her future husband Lucien Cugnet. She then moved back to Saskatoon and worked for the Department of Social Services for two years. Following that she attended the University of Toronto and upon graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work was employed with the Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, ON. Her heart was always in the prairies and so Margaret moved back to Yorkton and once again worked for the Department of Social Services. In 1962 she married her beloved Lucien at Knox United Church in Saskatoon where she had been a faithful member while growing up. After settling in Yorkton she took several University classes to obtain her teaching certificate and became a guidance counsellor and teacher for 24 years. Margaret retired in 1989. Margaret strived for excellence and always enjoyed a challenge to help make her corner of the world a better place. It was said that Margaret lived and breathed her volunteer activities which spanned from sports, culture and the arts to many community organizations. Over the years she earned many awards and has been recognized for her work and achievements. Some of the awards included the 1985 Citizen of the Year for Yorkton, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Award of Merit, Synchro Saskatchewan Honour Service Award, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council Volunteer Recognition of Merit, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council Life Membership, the Saskatchewan Culture Provincial Volunteer Award, and the Yorkton Film Festival Service Award. In 2003 Margaret received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the Provinces highest honour. Most recently she was the recipient of one of the top 100 Canadian Most Notable Women Awards from the Canadian Federation of University Women. Margaret was a faithful member of the Yorkton Westview United Church where she attended weekly Bible studies for many years. Her love of travel included trips to Europe, Hawaii, Africa, Cuba, Japan, Mexico, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Australia and New Zealand. Following Lucien’s death in 2002, Margaret continued to manage their apartments in Yorkton. In 2017 Margaret moved back to Saskatoon where she was warmly welcomed by her family and once again was so happy to attend services at Knox United Church every Sunday. In 2018 Margaret moved to Circle Drive Special Care Home where she was cared for with love, dignity and respect. Margaret’s very best place to be in the summer was at her cabin at Waskesiu Lake where she and Lucien could be with family and friends. Our family was truly blessed to have had her in our lives. She has loved, supported and encouraged her nieces Joanne and Sharon, her nephews John and Robert and their families. She took a keen interest in their lives. Her love of the arts and music have instilled in us that same joy. Margaret died peacefully at Circle Drive Special Care Home on December 14, 2020. Her strong values for life have touched us all and we loved her dearly. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, her husband Lucien and grand nephew Aaron Walsh. She will be deeply missed by her sister Dian (Pat Walsh), nieces Joanne (Scott Kendal), Sharon (Hugh MacGowan), nephews John Walsh (Janet), Robert Walsh (Miranda), grand niece Michelle MacGowan, grand nephews Matthew and John Kendal, Joshua and Jonathan MacGowan, Luke and Jack Walsh and Jonah Walsh. A family memorial service was held on December 18, 2020. We really never lose the ones we love… They live forever, within our hearts. Arrangements in care of Chelsea Krentz – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200 www.mourningglory.ca.
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YTW_earlug_1x24_bk.nil.indd/14px24ag/earlug/YTW-tfc Obituaries Obituaries NIEFER - Arnold WiIliam Niefer. Feb 14, 1942 - Yorkton, SK - Dec 10, 2020 - Calgary, AB. The family of Arnold Niefer sadly announce his peaceful passing on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the age of 78. A Celebration of Life will be held later, when safe to do so, in Calgary. Arnold was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Arnold is lovingly remembered by his three children: Wendy (Brian) Kuny, Kevin (Kim) Niefer, Kelly (Stephen) Michaud. He also leaves his 5 grandchildren Benjamin, Samuel (Lauren), Rebecca, Brianna, Maddison and his 1st great grandchild, Cash, to cherish his memory. Arnold is also survived by his brother Mervin (Marjorie), sister Isabel and in-laws Lorne (Pat) Neal, Lois (Casper) Haas and Verne (Joanne) Neal. He will also be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, as well as loving friends. Arnold is pre-deceased by his parents Fred and Molly Niefer, brothers Art, Ernest, David and Gordon, sisters Rita, Irene, Hilda, Wilma and Dorothy, and his late wife of 55 years, Joyce, who was laid to rest in 2018. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Liver foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca. FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial RUSNAK - It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Rusnak announces her passing after a brief illness on December 30, 2020 at the age of 84. Jean will be fondly remembered by her children: Brian (Yvonne) Rusnak; Darcy (Rhonda) Rusnak and Sonya (Jason) de Haan. Jean will also be remembered by her grandchildren: Shiona (Brad) Buckshaw, Dallas (Carla) Rusnak, Adam (Tasha Murray) Rusnak, Nic Rusnak (Jemm Del Rosario), Andrew and Jennifer de Haan; step grandchildren: Mitchell Bone and Chyanne Bone; and by her 6 great grandchildren. Jean was the daughter of Fred and Dora Sernowski and born on November 1, 1936. She went to school in the Pretty view and later Parkerview area and after completing her school she married and began farming in the Theodore area. Jean worked many years at home as a home maker where she found her love of cooking to be her passion, hobby and pass time. Jean found employment outside her home at the Theodore hospital where she worked for ten years as a nursing aid. Jean then found her love of cooking again as a cook at a small restaurant in Yorkton where she worked until retirement. After Jean retired, she remained in Theodore and took on small child-minding jobs and a perogie making hobby which helped fund Jeans first journey overseas to New Zealand. It was a brave and bold move for someone who loves to be at home cooking but the trip was something she often spoke of with great enthusiasm. One of her most memorable and often spoken of events was going up in a hot air balloon and enjoying the sites of New Zealand. In Jeans later years she moved to the Theodore manor where she enjoyed the company of close neighbors until she lost her mobility and moved to the Theodore Health center where she spent her last few years. Jean found great joy in friends and loved to bake cakes for all her friends through the year when their birthdays came around. She loved being called “Baba Jean” by everyone and being with her family. She took great pride is passing down details of family history and recipes when she was around her children and friends. Jean is preceded by her parents; grand-children: Tascha, Glenn and Theresa Rusnak, D’artagan Dehaan; son and daughter-in-law Terry and Shirley Rusnak. The funeral service was held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Fr. Michael Faryna of Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church officiating. Cantor, Yvonne Panchuk led in the responses. Son Brian and daughter Sonya gave the eulogy. The interment took place in the Theodore Town Cemetery with casketbearers Dallas, Adam & Nicholas Rusnak, Andrew de Haan, Ernie Thiessen and Brad Buckshaw. Memorials were to the Theodore Health Care Centre, Activities Programs. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
OLSHEWSKI – Donna Olshewski of Yorkton, beloved wife of Ken Olschewski entered eternal rest on December 12, 2020. Donna was born on October 24, 1948 to Dmetro and Edna (Kyba) Ochitwa in Canora, SK. She was educated at the Strathcona, Podolia and Canora Composite High schools. From there she went on to receive her Registered Nursing Diploma from the Yorkton Union Hospital in 1969. Donna worked casually at the Yorkton Union Hospital while raising three children then full time until retiring in 2012. She met Ken in 1969 and they were married on her birthday on Oct. 24,1970 at St. Phillips Roman Catholic Church. They made their home in Yorkton where they raised three children, Pam, Holly and Keith. Over the years, Donna took up sewing, knitting, decorating cakes, making mukluks and cutting hair. She loved staying at home with the children when they were young and once they were gone, looking after the people at work. She had a strong faith and was an active member of St. Gerard’s Parish and the CWL, including her much-loved quilting group. Ken and Donna did a lot of camping when the children were young and again once the children left home, especially after retirement. They enjoyed many trips to Calgary and Sherwood Park to see their daughters and grandchildren and travelled to many places including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the US and the Caribbean. Donna was predeceased by her parents Edna (Olga) and Dmetro Ochitwa, her sister Marie Wenarchuk and Ken’s parents, Louis and Elsie Olshewski. Donna will be forever loved and missed by her husband of 50 years, Ken, her daughters Pam Funk, and Holly (Brad) Dutchak and son Keith Olshewski, as well as her beloved grandchildren Taylor and Ashley Funk and Zoey and Noah Dutchak. She leaves to mourn her passing her sister Sylvia (Ted) Gorham and brothers Ben (Katie) Ochitwa and Zane Ochitwa (June Peterson) and many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Prayers were held on Sunday, December 20, 2020, led by Mary Bybliw; Ashley Funk doing the reading, and Taylor Funk leading the prayer of intercession. The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, December 21, 2020, both services at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen was the Celebrant and Chris Fisher was the accompanist. Carol and Francis Deters led the responses and singing of hymns. Readers were Pamela Funk & Holly Dutchak and prayers of the faithful led by Zoey Dutchak. CWL Members provided the Honour Guard and offered the prayers to their faithful member. The casket bearers were Keith Olshewski, Bradley Dutchak, Philip Olshewski, Harold Bilokreli, Glen Brezinski and Herb Marchinko. The interment took place in the Trinity Columbarium at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of Donna may be made to the ALS Society of Saskatchewan https://alssask.ca/en/donate. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com.
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WILLIAMS - It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Donald L. Williams. Beloved son, brother and boyfriend. Don passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at the Regina General Hospital following a time of failing health. He was 60 years of age. Don was born on June 15, 1960 to Doris and Stanley Williams of Yorkton, SK. Don went to school at Angus Spice, St. Josephs and the Regional High School. He attended Welding Journeyman training at Siast in Moose Jaw. He worked at Morris, Leon’s, Stix Welding, Metal Fab. And worked in North Battleford building storage tanks for the oil fields before beginning his career as a pressure welder at the Sask Power Coronach PowerPlant in Coronach, SK. He spent his off hours riding anything with wheels. Dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles, anything that had speed. Along the way, Don made numerous friends and colleagues. He was the type to give you the shirt off of his back. His loss will leave a permanent hole in our hearts. Don was predeceased by his mother Doris; he leaves to mourn his passing his father Stan and brother Brent, and close friend Heather Wilson-Dykstra, all of Yorkton; as well as his many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service is being planned for in the spring. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
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Watch the video at SPOTfakenews.ca HUTZUL Nettie June Hutzul passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020 at the Wolseley Memorial Integrated Health Centre, Wolseley, SK. She was 86 years of age. June was born on June 25, 1934, the eldest daughter of Paul and Kate Kwasnitza. June and her siblings were raised on the Kwasnitza farm near Theodore, SK where she attended Caldervale School. June was not able to complete school because of her mom’s illness having to help out on the family farm and looking after her younger siblings. At the age of 17, May 18, 1952, June married her love Nick Hutzul who resided on a neighbouring farm. Together, through hard work and determination they built a life farming the Hutzul homestead where they raised six boys. Working along side her husband on the farm June also worked part time as a care aide in the Theodore Hospital. June raised many chickens on the farm selling eggs and chickens to many friends and neighbours. June and Nick left the farm in 2007 to enjoy retired life in Yorkton. June could be found in front of the stove for she loved to cook. Her passion was her family and it is the many happy family gatherings on the farm that we carry in our hearts. June was a sweet, kind, generous, caring, soft spoken person who made everyone feel loved and cared for with food and great hospitality. She will be dearly missed. June was predeceased by her two sons: Ricky (May 1977) and Clayton (Dec. 2007); and her beloved husband Nick (Oct. 2017); her brothers Emil, Walter and Jack. June is survived by her four sons and their families: Dennis (Cathy) and Travis and Colin; Lorne (Rita) and Courtney (Laura, Owen, Charlie, Isabelle & Merrick), Nathan (Kate, Kayla, Kolby & Kennedy), Jonathan (Meaghan, Madalyn, Nicholas, Macie & Drake); Allan (Annette) and Mandy (Kynan, Kayden & Adryan), Soraya (Mike & Kianna); Brent (Sheila) and Holly (Clinton & Hutzon), Hailey (Austin & Bennett), Kyle; Chantell daughter of Clayton (Kaydon & Avery). June is also survived by her three sisters Eunice (Chris), Iris and Donna (Brian) and along with numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many other relative & friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna of Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church officiating. Cantor, Yvonne Panchuk led in the singing of the responses. The interment followed in the Westbrook Ukrainian Orthodox Parish Cemetery with June’s four sons & daughters-in-law as the casketbearers. Memorials to the Westbrook Cemetery Fund, c/o Peter Hutzul Box 462 Theodore, SK S0A 4C0 would be appreciated by the family. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
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Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 6th day of March, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel Description of property Lot
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Facilitator, Essential Skills- Tourism & Hospitality
Parkland College is currently seeking a Facilitator for an Essential Skills program focusing on Tourism & Hospitality. This program will take place at the Yorkton Main Campus. This is a Part-Time, Term Position from February 16 - June 23, 2021 for a total of 577 hours. The Opportunity: This position will be responsible for developing, delivering and facilitating the classroom component of the Essential Skills- Tourism & Hospitality program. The program goal is to help build workforce skills within participants. Requirements: • • • • •
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SMAK Ukrainian Store wishes you and your family Peace, Joy & Love in this Christmas season! Христос Рождається! Славімо Його!
39 Smith St. W., Yorkton 306-782-6050
Season’s Greetings from all of us at Yorkton This Week
Happy Ukrainian Christmas
In This happy season of the year, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you health, happiness and success for the coming year. We would like to thank you all for your continued support.
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