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2021 Cancer is for the Birds campaign honouring its creator By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer The Brayden Ottenbriet Close Cuts for Cancer kicked off its 2021 Cancer is for the Birds campaign last week. Leone Ottenbreit, the co-founder of Close Cuts for Cancer, explains how the campaign began back in 2019. “Local woodworker Elgin Strocen, when he was finding an outlet to pass the time after his daughter was diagnosed with cancer the previous year,” she said. “He decided to start building birdhouses, but he found that over that year, he was making quite a bit of them. He also wanted to give back and help other cancer patients in the area, and we began the Cancer is

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Elgin Strocen’s widow Carol and daughter Michele, and Friday’s campaign launch.

Yorkton Council approve budgets for ‘21 By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton Operating and Capital Budgets for 2021 which were introduced to the public at the regu-

lar meeting of Yorkton Council March 15, were given final approval at the regular meeting this Monday. Ashley Stradeski – Director of Finance, with the City, noted this

Monday that the two budget documents were posted to the City’s website, as well as advertised on social media platforms and Yorkton This Week starting the morning of March 16. As of the date

of the report, there were no written points of feedback received regarding the budget. There have also been no phone calls to the Finance office, no emails, or no other submissions from the gen-

eral public at large, adding Council did receive a letter from the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. With no concerns raised by the public it was the recommendation of City Administration

to accept the budgets as presented, which was accepted by Council with Councillor Darcy Zaharia opposed. Zaharia said since the budget includes the

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MLA assures not permanent lab move By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Earlier this month it was reported some lab work currently carried out at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre may, at least temporarily, be sent to Regina. At the time it was thought the move was because of a shortage of

lab techs at the Yorkton facility, as that had been a concern in the past. However, that is presently not the case, nor is it likely to be in the next couple of years. “We don’t have a staffing problem now. We did, we have had staffing concerns, but not now,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director with the Health

There is no intention of pulling services out of Yorkton. — Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit Foundation, who first brought the proposed

move to the attention of Yorkton This Week.

Fisher said last fall three new microbiology laboratory technician students began training and will soon have completed that and will be offered positions here. In addition, four techs are “coming back off mat (ernity) leave,” said Fisher. And while there has been concerns about

aging staff retiring, Fisher said he has learned only one technician is eligible to retire in the next two years, and that individual has indicated they are not looking to leave at this time. However a Saskatchewan Health Authority memo has been sent to

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York Road part of 2022 Capital Budget By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council approved the City’s 2022 Capital Budget at its regular meeting Monday. It is important for the City to plan its capital budgets in advance, as project sizes and costs require funding and design to be carefully planned out, with often months of work on engineering and design leading up to the project, noted a report to Council Monday from Ashley Stradeski – Director of Finance, with the

City. The 2022 Capital Budget will see an increase in spending. “This 2022 capital budget includes the spending of $4,640,000 which is an increase over 2021’s of $250,000 or a roughly one per cent increase to taxation added to the budget in 2022,” explained Stradeski. The one per cent will allow greater spending, with Stradeski noting it raises $2.5 million over 10-years, or the cost of the Darlington-Mayhew street project. The effect a one per cent

increase in taxes will have on the average homeowner is in the range of about $15-$25 per year, he added. The majority of the 2022 Capital Budget will go to infrastructure. Some of the infrastructure projects included in this are: • Gladstone Avenue Improvements •S m i t h Street Improvements – Design • Ball Road Paving • York Road Reconstruction However the most notable project is the start of recon-

structing York Road, a project where construction is hoped to start in 2023, and take two to three years to complete. “It’s not as simple as the peel and pave on Broadway (Street),” said Stradeski. Funding for this project will include $2.5 million annually out of the capital budgets for the next several years, as the project far exceeds a single year’s capital budget, said Stradeski, adding the total project cost is pegged at near $17 million. It’s one of the largest road

construction projects the City has ever undertaken, he said. The next biggest “slice of the pie” goes to Waterworks and Landfill, with upgrades and work including: • Landfill Operational Master Plan – Regional Landfill • Ground Water Resource Investigation – Aquifers • Water Well Improvements • Water Pollution Control Plant – Design Stradeski noted the waterworks and landfill are selffunded.

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Goulden seeking return to FCM Board By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council was again unanimous in supporting Councillor Randy Goulden’s decision to seek a spot on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors.

The FCM represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige

required to carry the municipal message to the federal government. Goulden has represented the City of Yorkton and Province of Saskatchewan on the FCM Board of Directors since 2013. She serves as the Chair of the FCM West Economic Solutions Taskforce, Chair of the Prairies and Territories

Caucus, the Chair of the FCM Election Readiness Committee, Member of the FCM Executive Committee, and Chair of the FCM Rail Safety Committee. This year the elections will be held online during the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show June 1-4, 2021.

be moving forward with plans to have some diagnostic testing performed in another location within provincial operations.” The memo has led to local physicians and laboratory staff sending letters of concern to both the SHA and the local MLA.

Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit said the SHA however does not have the last word of a closure such as the one in Yorkton. “Ultimately the Minister (of Health) determines what happens,” he said. Ottenbreit said in talking with Minister Paul Merriman he was assured

“there is no intention of pulling services out of Yorkton,” adding the current situation “will soon be rectified.” In talking to other area MLAs; Terry Dennis of Canora / Pelly, and Warren Kaeding of Saltcoats, there is certainly “not support” for any permanent move of laboratory services.

LAB Continued from Page A1 laboratory staff at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre suggesting a move of services is immanent, and without the word temporary in the memo which notes; “in an effort to support and sustain vital diagnostic lab services in Yorkton Regional Hospital, we will

BUDGETS Continued from Page A1 new Civic Operations Building which he was initially opposed too, he would not vote in favour of the budget either.

The documents passed Monday showed a combined Operating and Capital Budget with no tax increases. “The operating budget as

Welcome to ‘Wordy Wednesday’ brought to you by our friends at Yorkton Public Library, (including Slow the friendly sloth), and appearing here courtesy of Yorkton This Week. Today’s word is effulgent [ ihfuhl-juhnt ] adjective radiant. For

presented does not require an increase in taxation,” said Stradeski March 15. “This is a budget that is very much status quo.”

Coun. Chris Wyatt said he was happy with the zero per cent, noting that was his position in the most recent municipal election, as it was

for several other elected Councillors, “The people who elected us wanted to see zero,” he suggested.

example, “Sloth thinks he has an effulgent smile.” And, remember you can find all kinds of great books filled with words to read at the YPL, plus DVDs, audiobooks and magazines to borrow. All for free. Check it out athttps://parklandlibrary.ca/branch/159

Wind Damage Tuesday nights storm caused minor damage across Yorkton, including a sign to be blown over and wrecked on Broadway Street East. Thankfully,

Staff Photo by Tanner Wallace-Scribner

the storm that closed roads, stopped school buses, and other issues in many areas of the province proved rather minor in the city.

The late Elgin Strocen.

BIRDS Continued from Page A1 for the Birds campaign where we sell birdhouses every spring.” This year’s campaign will be honouring by Elgin Strocen, who passed away in October of last year.

“In true Elgin form, while he was palliative, he completed a vast number of birdhouses and gave us a call and said, please take these, I would like you to be selling them,” he said. “I’m assuming we have about 21041SS1

200 of his birdhouses in storage right now.” Proceeds from this program will support the Close Cuts for Cancer Local Cancer Initiatives Program, which aims to enrich the lives of local cancer patients and their families and has raised over $850,000 since 1998. Ottenbreit added that they have some local community members to build birdhouses for future campaigns. The birdhouses cost $15 for a large one and $10 for a small one. Those interested can email Leone at closecuts@sasktel.net.


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JUNO finalist has Yorkton connection By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When the JUNO Awards honouring Canadian music achievements are held May 16, a performer with ties to Yorkton, will be hoping to hear his name called. K-Anthony, (Kevin Anthony Fowler), who was born in Jamaica but has spent time in Yorkton, has been nominated for the 2021 JUNO Awards in the category of, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year for his album titled, ‘The Cure’. It is K-Anthony’s first JUNO Awards nomination. “It is also the first time that a Jamaican native has been nominated in this category of the JUNO Awards, so it is such a great honor and achievement for Jamaica and especially for K-Anthony,” said Sharon Rurak, of Yorkton who is part of the musician’s management team. K-Anthony moved to Yorkton in 2013 with his wife Kamelia who was a nurse at Yorkton Regional Health Centre and with their daughter Nia. The nomination was not exactly expected. “I was very surprised by the JUNO nomination,” K-Anthony told Yorkton This Week via email. “This is a far way from where I first started from . . . “In terms of my career, it is a major boost in my outlook of my music. I do see where there are people who are interested in the music and the message of the music that I bring, so of course I am encouraged to continue putting out this music.” The nomination is good for the career moving forward, and a win would be even bigger. “A win would mean that my music is valued at that high standard, which is a great honour for me,” said K-Anthony. “It also would give me a larger platform on which to share my music and

Sharon Rurak

also a larger audience I am hoping. I would like many people to hear my music. This is why I do what I do - - - the audience.” As for Rurak, she met K-Anthony in Yorkton in the fall of 2015 and begun working with him shortly after. “During their time here, K-Anthony and his wife had a son, Noah,” noted Rurak. “They moved to the state of Virginia in the US in 2017 to pursue K-Anthony’s music career. They have since had another daughter named Nyla.” K-Anthony was recording music while he was in Yorkton. “He shot a few music videos while living here and also released an EP titled, ‘Tomorrow You May Not’,” explained Rurak, adding “K-Anthony hosted a concert at Yorkton Dream Centre back in September of 2015. His music recordings were completed at Pulse Studios in Saskatoon and Blue Door in Regina.” K-Anthony said Yorkton was an influence in his career. “Yes, my time in Yorkton definitely did influence my music,” he offered. “I recorded a few songs while living in Yorkton and I also trace the inspiration of a few other songs back to my time in Yorkton. “It is a beautiful place to live. It is close to nature and people are easy going.” Rurak said after attending the concert at the Yorkton Dream Centre they began working together to shoot a video titled, ‘Tomorrow You May Not’. “I have always enjoyed this type of work and so after completing the video shoot and searching out music recording studios in the province, I signed a two-year contract as K-Anthony’s manager,” she said. “Since that time we have continued to work together and I am now in the process of starting up my own PR

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K-Anthony, formerly of Yorkton, is up for a JUNO. (Public Relations) business which is called, Vision PR Solutions, and I have continued working with K-Anthony in that aspect. “My goal is to fill my portfolio with more music artists and other promotional/public relations work that may arise. I have been in contact with other potential artists and public speakers and I am very excited to see where this road may lead. Everyone has a ‘hobby’ that they really enjoy doing, and this happens to be mine.” The single titled, ‘The Cure’ -- “a gritty, emotional tune that is cast on the backdrop of the real life struggles we face as individuals”, noted www. ccmmagazine.com -- was released Nov. 22, 2019. K-Anthony also recently released ‘FREE’. “The melody reaches your heart and brings you a sense of inner peace. K-Anthony’s music has been such an inspiration to so many people. It’s that kind of music that gives you goosebumps as the words resonate with you.” For K-Anthony music has always been part of his life. “I was always interested in music,” he said. “Growing up in the church, my experience with music began with taking old hymns and arranging them to music. “I actually went on to study music in University. I completed a degree in music and this covered classical music but of course my liking was gospel.”

Gospel remains the major influence in his work, but with a few additions. “My musical influence comes from old gospel music to rhythm and blues and old reggae and contemporary Christian music,” said K-Anthony. So what is next for the artist? “I would like to begin work on a full length album,” said K-Anthony. “The aim is to build a catalogue of work of high quality gospel music. “I am a Christian gospel artist with an old message to deliver in new ways and to as many people as I can. “I would say I also want to have longevity. I see myself doing music for a long time, and so I would like to become better and better as an artist as well as a person.”


Perspective Moe aims to confine lockdown to Regina

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Regina is now under a COVID-19 lockdown, not unlike the one the entire province was experiencing exactly a year ago. It is something Premier Scott Moe vowed he would never do — a commitment he made just days before the October vote when daily cases in the province were in the single digits and there had only been a total of 25 deaths. But rather that condemn the move —unpopular with those in running businesses or within his political base, regardless where in the province where they live — Moe should be credited for making the tough decision. Unfortunately, new variants swamping Hammering Regina made this a decision he had to make. In fact, the day Moe announced the strict new lockdown-like measures for Regina, the capital city was accounting for 763 of the 891 new variants cases in the province. That day, Regina was also accounting for 91 of the 150 new cases in the province 755 of 1,422 the province’s active case. “The concentration of the variants in Regina is quite high and that is why we are coming forward with a number of tools at our disposal,” Moe said at a press conference. “We have a higher concentration of variants anywhere else in Canada.” It was a grim and uncomfortable admission for Moe to make — especially given the hope that mass vaccinations would allow Saskatchewan to get through the waning days of this pandemic. Unfortunately, the reality for Regina is a growing fear of running out of ICU beds of the new variants’ fast-pace spread. Some of Moe’s tough new measures are things the province hasn’t seen in a year — the closing of indoor dining at restaurants and bars except for takeout orders, restrictions households to their immediate residents only with no visitors and limiting outdoor gatherings to no more than 10 people. Theatres, bowling alleys, arcades, museums and libraries that had been re-opened in Regina were ordered closed. And religious services in Regina were capped at 30 people until April 6, meaning that traditional Easter services would again be severely limited. Moe even went one step further in at least one area — recommending that Reginans only travel for essential reasons. The stay-at-home recommendation was even extended to the neighouring communities including, Pense, Belle Plaine, Grande Coulee, Regina Beach, Lumsden, Craven, Edenwold, White City, Balgonie, Kroneau, Davin, Gray, Riceton and Lajord. Essentially, Regina is now experiencing the lockdown Moe vowed would never happen. Given that Moe has shown he’s not exactly inclined to give in to the wishes of the NDP Opposition or some public health critics who were clamouring for such a measure, this very likely was a last resort. The Premier said he was following the advice of the province’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. So the question for many worried people elsewhere in the province is a simple one: Who after Regina might be next to face a lockdown? Well, the good news — at least hopeful — is that it may be no one. Let is be clear that Moe’s unpopular measures may need to applied elsewhere. At this point, we really don’t know. Those tracking variants now see numbers in south central and southeast Saskatchewan that were similar to Regina’s numbers a week or two ago. This only heightens the fear that new variants could spread from Regina to not only these areas but virtually every area in the province. But here is the good news: While both the spread within the city has been dramatic, we are still only talking about a Regina outbreak. There are those who argue Moe could have and should have acted faster, but by acting now, it might be possible that the outbreak will be confined to Regina. That surely is the hope. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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onday Yorkton Council put its final stamp of approval on our city’s 2021 Capital and Operating Budgets. The documents were unchanged from when they first came into public view at the regular meeting of Council March 15, the highlight being that the budgets hold the line in terms of overall spending, with a zero per cent increase. That the City achieved zero per cent shouldn’t come as a surprise. As Councillor Chris Wyatt noted Monday, he and others on Council, Mayor Mitch Hippsley included, ran in the most recent municipal election with a zero per cent increase key planks in their platform, adding those with differing views didn’t get the votes to be on Council. That might be over simplifying the desires of voters of course. As Coun. Darcy Zaharia pointed out he didn’t specifically run with zero per cent as a goal, and he was returned. But, the citizens of Yorkton are clearly OK with the budget as presented, again not surprisingly. If taxpayers are offered an option to not pay more taxes, they are generally going to smile and agree without delving into the details much farther than the great big zero per cent increase. That is certainly the case here. Ashley Stradeski – Director of Finance, with the City, noted Monday that the two budget documents were posted to the City’s website, as well as advertised on social media platforms and Yorkton This Week starting the morning of March 16. As of the date of the report, there were no written points of feedback received regarding the budget. There have also been no phone calls to the Finance office, no emails, or no other submissions from the general public at large. One can call the lack of feedback overwhelming support for the budgets, or take a more cynical view and recall that Councillors were elected in the

most recent vote with rather scant interest in even that process. When Yorkton Council Jessica Matsalla, Returning Officer for The City of Yorkton presented the official results of the election after the vote, she said using 2019 Saskatchewan Health numbers it was estimated there were 15,000 eligible voters in the city. There were 3,976 ballots cast this year, or 26.5 per cent of those eligible. That means that sitting Councillors attracted about one in 10 eligible voters to mark their ballots for them, so what the average Yorktonite supports is a tad hard to determine. What is clear is this budget process was a long one, veteran Randy Goulden noting it was the longest of her career on Council. But, the public, if they were paying attention, wouldn’t exactly have known how long, as the discussion of what to do was almost exclusively behind closed doors with the TV cameras off and the media and public not present. While Hippsley said Monday it was a “tedious process with everybody fully engaged” the public doesn’t know what that engagement looked like. What projects were championed by who? Were more service cuts even discussed? Did anyone call for a tax increase? If so what was their rationale? Perhaps in the end the lack of public feedback Stradeski noted was fuelled by a lack of information to ask questions on. Few are going to delve into a budget document line-by-line but they might listen to the debate in Council, or read about it after and then formulate questions. The word ‘transparency’ has been another word used by candidates for Council the last couple of elections, and just maybe a bit more of that should have been used getting to zero. Even if everyone is happy with the end result a broader view of the process would still have been wise.

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Moe responds to carbon tax ruling with five strategies, including small modular reactors By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Regina – Saskatchewan’s fight against the federal carbon tax was lost on March 25, when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 that a federal carbon tax is indeed constitutional. It’s been a long haul for Premier Scott Moe, who recounted the fight going back to his days as environment minister, prior to assuming the leadership of the Saskatchewan Party and premiership. Speaking to a press conference at the Legislature in response to the court loss, Moe said that back in October, 2016, he and the other environment ministers were meeting to discuss reducing greenhouse gas emissions “while respecting provincial jurisdiction and recognizing the unique characteristics of each region across this great nation.” “At the very moment that we were meeting in 2016, at that very same time, when we sat down in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he rose in the House of Commons to announce that the federal government would unilaterally impose a carbon tax on all of the provinces and territories. This was a stunning betrayal of the prime minister’s promise to premiers to work in a cooperative fashion on climate change. A promise that He had made just a few months prior, at the first ministers meeting in Vancouver, where all 13

of the provinces and territories they signed the Vancouver Declaration and agreement to work together as Canadians to address climate change and to respect provincial diversity.” Moe said, “We saw the federal carbon tax for quite frankly what it was and what it is today, a blunt ineffective instrument that kills jobs and threatens our energyintensive industries. We knew that we had to do all that we could to stop this federal carbon tax or at least we had to do everything that we could to try because standing up for Saskatchewan people. It’s always a fight that’s worth having.” Thus, Saskatchewan launched a constitutional challenge in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, where it lost in a split decision. Ontario did the same in its own Court of Appeal, and Alberta won it its Court of Appeal, setting the stage for the final battle at the Supreme Court of Canada. Moe said, “Today, the Supreme Court has released its judgment. The court has ruled that the federal government does have the constitutional authority to impose a carbon tax on the hardworking people that I represent in this province of Saskatchewan. “The ruling does come with a strong dissenting opinion, one that warns that the decision has far-reaching implications for further federal intrusion into areas of provincial jurisdiction. For example, in his dissenting opinion

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Premier Scott Moe spoke about the carbon tax defeat at the Supreme Court of Canada on March 25. Justice Brown wrote and I quote, ‘This is a model of federalism that rejects our Constitution and rewrites the rules of Confederation.’ “He goes on to say, ‘Its implications go far beyond the carbon tax law, opening the door to federal intrusion by way of the imposition of national standards into all areas of provincial jurisdiction including interprovincial trade and commerce, health, and the management of natural resources.’ “He goes on, “It is bound to lead to serious tensions in the Federation,’ end quote. It’s a very sobering warning from a Supreme Court justice,” Moe said. “While today’s decision does effectively and our legal avenues as a province, it does not end our opposition to this costly and ineffective tax. And just because Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has the legal right to impose a carbon tax, I

would say that it doesn’t mean that he should.” He added that, “This decision does not in any way invalidate our government’s position that there is a much better way to address climate change,” referencing the province’s “Prairie Resilience” climate change strategy. Five strategies So what now? Moe said, “Here are some of the measures that we will take in the months ahead to ensure that we can forge our own path, as we deal with those impose consequences. “First, we will bring electrical generation and our natural gas transmission, our SaskPower and SaskEnergy companies, under the provincial greenhouse gas emissions regulations that are now under development. Currently SaskPower and SaskEnergy operate under the federal rules. Under provincial legislation we will have more control over the regula-

tions that they operate under. And we will have more flexibility in how carbon tax revenues are then distributed. A request has already been made, dating back to February the 4th, to the federal environment minister for this to occur, and to occur retroactively, dating back to January 1, 2019. “Second, the government will submit a proposal that will see Saskatchewan design its own carbon pricing system for fuel; a system that will be similar to the one the federal government has approved in the province of New Brunswick, and it would be our expectation that the federal government would approve Saskatchewan’s proposal. This would provide an immediate rebate, right at the pump, to Saskatchewan people. He continued, “Third, Saskatchewan will develop a greenhouse gas offset program as an option for regulated industries to meet their annual emission reduction target. Under the program companies could buy carbon credits from farmers, from ranchers, from our forestry operators, from municipalities and other businesses that may have the opportunity to sequester carbon. “The Ministry of Environment is conducting these consultations and will continue throughout this year, and the program should be in place sometime in 2022.” In a strategy that seems to be gaining steam in four provinces, Moe said, “Fourth, we

will be asking the federal government to support the development of small modular nuclear reactors in this nation. As you know, Saskatchewan and Ontario are teaming up with New Brunswick, and very shortly, Alberta, to advance small modular reactor technology. This literally is game changing technology, and one we would ask the federal government to participate in.” Moe said, “And finally, we are asking the federal government to provide Saskatchewan with its fair share of funding from the federal Low Carbon Economy Fund, which to this point, has not been provided. It’s been withheld. Each and every province and territory has benefited from this initiative, Saskatchewan has not, because we chose not to sign a pan-Canadian framework agreement that included the imposition of a carbon tax. By our estimate, our province should now receive $126 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund, and we would ask for that to be submitted shortly. We’ve already submitted a number of projects that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 190 million tonnes over their lifespan. The federal government, I would say, should treat all Canadians fairly. We should not treat Canadians differently, and we would ask that they provide this Low Carbon Economy funding to the province of Saskatchewan immediately.”

Yorkton Chamber reacts to Supreme Court of Canada ruling on carbon tax The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce joins the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce in expressing its disappointment in the Supreme Court of Canada ruling which found the federal government’s carbon tax constitutional. The Yorkton Chamber is greatly con-

cerned about the impact the carbon tax has on the local economy. The tax is costly to our business community and those rising costs will be transferred to the consumers. “As the carbon tax leaves fewer dollars in the wallets of consumers, the

consumers have fewer dollars to spend on local goods and services”, said Marty Sveinbjornson, President of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. “The carbon tax strains an already tough economy created by the pandemic”. The Yorkton Chamber supports the

Sask Chamber’s report on building a low carbon economy where the eighteen recommendations contained within the report support the move to finding ways for businesses to become less reliant on carbon while protecting the local economy.

2021 Yorkton Melville Chamber launches Film Festival shop local initiative first round nominees announced The Yorkton Film Festival juries have completed the first round of selections for the 2021 Golden Sheaf Awards. “We had a large number of submissions again this year, which made reviewing all the films no easy task for our juries,” said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden. “But our juries have completed their work and have selected the nominees who will be going forward for this year’s Golden Sheaf Awards.” Over the last 74 years, the Yorkton Film Festival has become the premiere event for Canadian filmmakers to showcase their work, with the most rigorous adjudication process of any festival. “Our thanks to these dedicated industry professionals for volunteer-

ing their time and expertise in making this year’s Golden Sheaf Awards, and every Golden Sheaf Awards, possible,” Ms. Goulden stated. The festival has nominees in 16 main categories, along with 6 accompanying categories, which concludes the first-round selections. The second round, at which craft nominees and special awards winners will be selected, will start shortly. A listing of the 2021 first round nominees is available on the festival website, www.yorktonfilm.com For more information, please contact: Ms. Randy Goulden Executive Director director@yorktonfilm. com 306-621-3056

The Melville & District Chamber of Commerce has announced that they have been approved for the Canada Shop Local Project in the amount of $20,000.00. “Our submission was based on the theme ‘Love Where You Live’ Shop Local...Shop Melville,” stated a release from the organization. “We are going to create videos of local businesses that will be posted on our website and social media. It’s more than just say-

ing shop local it’s more about the experience. We want to focus on not only the product or price but more importantly how a customer feels when they leave the business. It’s where the customer becomes a part of the local culture and frequently remembered by name. “Melville is more like a large town with people who truly love where they live and we believe these videos will connect emotionally and serve as a

reminder of how important it is to support their local businesses. “We want to be environmentally friendly so The Chamber of Commerce will be distributing paper shopping bags with our theme stamped on the front for display and distribution to their customers. “This project will provide our local businesses an opportunity to showcase their products and shopping experience through marketing outlets

that they may not have considered. They will tell their story and becomes a stronger, united, business com-munity, sharing a broader message and be better prepared to compete in the market.” The Chamber also noted thanks to the Government of Canada and the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for providing the opportunity to share our message and promote the business community of Melville.


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Local pharmacist says people need not be overly concerned about COVID vaccinations By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer More COVID-19 vaccines will be arriving next week in Canada as the new variant continues to spread across the country. Despite the new variant and Canada as a whole nearing 1,000,000 total cases, there are still people who have concerns regarding the vaccines that have

been rolled out over the past months. It was earlier this week that Health Canada changed the vaccine label on the AstraZeneca label to add information about blood clots. “A very low percentage of people and possibly some with conditions that predispose them are having blood clots,” Klassen explained. “The other ones are typical side effects for all vaccines, which is a sore arm; some people are complaining about an upset stom-

ach, fever, and just feeling unwell for a couple of days after which is part of the body’s response to the vaccine. Very similar to other vaccines that we have available.” She noted that with information changing every day, it’s hard to follow what is happening. “There is always new information coming up that we are trying to keep on top of so that can make people a bit hesitant,” she said. “Also, how fast the

vaccines were developed can be a bit concerning as well, but the whole world basically poured all the resources they could into developing these vaccines and getting it done as quickly as possible.” Klassen added that though you may be hesitant about getting the vaccine, she says to consider the people around you that you want to protect. The information was provided by Klassen on March 24.

Parkland College awards over $48,000 in scholarships Parkland College awarded $48,200 to 50 students from across the region in this year’s Internal Scholarships. Combined with Entrance Scholarships handed out in the fall, Parkland College awarded more than $77,000 in the 2020-21 academic year. Scholarship Name Recipient Board of Governors’ Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Alyna Serray, Yorkton Parkland College Staff Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Adam Neibrandt, Yorkton, Alexis Popowich, Springside Parkland College Staff Scholarship for Determination & Persistence, Kristofer Chemerika, Yorkton, Dezorae Laliberte, Neudorf, Cassandra De Groot, Yorkton, Talyna Clark, Saskatoon President’s Scholarship: Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh Saskatchewan Opportunity Award for Excellence, Donovan Crowe-Buffalo, Yorkton University Science Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Karling Baluk, Yorkton University Sociology Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Sydnee Assailly, Springside, Alana Hutfloetz, Milestone, Rebekah Thomas, Canora, Brielle Flundra, Yorkton Audrey & Lyle Pries Memorial Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Matthew Zerr, Langenburg, Jared Chicoine, Regina Boehmer Family Adult Basic Education Scholarship, Shayna Dustyhorn, Kamsack City of Melville Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship, Brett Madsen, Theodore City of Yorkton Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills

Training Scholarship, Madhuri Sudarasanam, Yorkton Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Nicole Fehr, Foam Lake, Maisy Wheeler, Yorkton, Amy Woloschuk, Wroxton, Kyla Gray, Melville, Taylor Yaremko, Yorkton, Carla Betke, Langenburg, Shelby Gilmour, Melville, Connor Schappert, Churchbridge, Reese Morrisseau, Langenburg, Sarah Edel, Yorkton Dr. Bree Rogoza Optometry Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Madisson Woychesko, Yorkton Gateway Co-op Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Carrie Schaeffer, Canora Good Spirit REDA Saskatchewan Opportunity Entrepreneurship Scholarship, Whitney Dixon, Melville, Lovedeep Kaur, Yorkton Kathy Wiley Memorial Scholarship, Lessing Olaleye, Yorkton Kinette Club of Yorkton Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Jamie Corden, Yorkton Louis Dreyfus Company Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship in Business. Rose Ann Pasion, Yorkton Louis Dreyfus Company Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship in Power Engineering, Brady Blazeiko, Yorkton Mosaic Potash Saskatchewan Opportunity Community Scholarship, Thomas Weber, Yorkton, Bryce Edwards, Yorkton, Ujas Patel, Saskatoon R.G. Combe V.C. Royal Canadian Legion #61 (Melville) Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Joseph Pelletier, Esterhazy Richardson Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Steven Delorme, Yorkton

SaskAbilities Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Frederica Acoose, Yorkton Town of Canora Saskatchewan Opportunity Community Scholarship, Kris Quimson, Invermay, Rolyn Mesias, Invermay Town of Kamsack Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Zachary Zbeetnoff, Kamsack, Austin Hilderman, Kamsack Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Kaila Haas, Yorkton Yorkton Lions Club Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Marissa Chartier, Yorkton ,Sai Gujjari, Yorkton Yorkton This Week Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship, Brooke Olson, Sturgis These awards are made possible through the generosity of local businesses, organizations, community members, College staff, and sponsors and participants in the Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic. Eligible post-secondary awards are partially matched by funds from the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. Funds are provided to supplement the contributions of local nongovernment donors. Students interested in learning more about the scholarships available at Parkland College are encouraged to visit scholarships.parklandcollege. sk.ca. Entrance Scholarships for students beginning Parkland College programs this fall will be awarded in September 2021. Applications for those awards are being accepted until May 15 at http://bit. ly/2021Entrance.

Film Festival again virtual in 2021 The Yorkton Film Festival will once again be a virtual affair in 2021. “For 74 years the Yorkton Film Festival has been bringing filmmakers and Canadian audiences together, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the YFF 2021 festival scheduled for May 27 to 30 will be virtual,” noted

a release Friday. To continue honouring Canadian short film and those who make them, the Golden Sheaf Awards will be live-streamed on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 pm Saskatchewan time. The ceremony will be broadcast on AccessNowTV, channel 7 (standard definition) and channel 507 (high defin-

ition), and online on the Access website at www. myaccess.ca/live/yff. “I’m pleased to thank our partners Java Post Production and Access Communications Co-operative for the support and assistance with the virtual Golden Sheaf Awards. The tradition continues,” YFF Executive Director

Randy Goulden noted in the release. The broadcast will showcase the best in Canadian short film and those who make them. “We are proud to broadcast the Yorkton Film Festival, showcasing the very best Canadian film makers and content producers on our AccessNowTV

community channel across Saskatchewan,” added Tracey Mucha, Community Programming Manager with Access Communications in the release. Randy Shumay, Partner/Supervising Producer with Java Post Production stated, “This year will again be a different festival experi-

ence, but there was no question the YFF team would find a way to make it happen. The festival has a place in the hearts across Canada and the world. It will go on.” There will be upcoming announcements about panel sessions, professional development opportunities and screenings.

Protect your trees: Don’t prune elm trees from April 1 to August 31 The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) begins April 1, continuing until

August 31. During this period, it is illegal to prune elm trees. The ban occurs at the time of year when the elm bark beetles that

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spread DED are most active. Fresh cuts from trimming your trees can attract the tiny insects, increasing the chance of an infection. There are more things you can do to help protect your community’s elm trees: • Prune your elms before or after the ban period to keep them healthy and better able to resist all types of disease, including DED. • Remove unhealthy and dead elm wood cuts,

reducing places for beetles to breed and the risk of infection. • If you see an elm showing signs of DED wilting, yellowing leaves on one or several branches near the top of the tree, usually beginning in late June - report it to your local municipality. • Remove and dispose of DED-infected elms promptly, including during the ban period. Transporting wood can spread DED, as well as other insects and

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diseases. It is illegal to use, transport, store or sell elm firewood. Regulations also restrict the use, transport, storage and sale of elm logs. Dispose of all elm wood promptly and properly, at the location designated by your municipality. Often, this is the local landfill, but confirm this with your local municipality. Improper pruning can damage your trees and spread diseases.

If you hire someone to prune your trees, check their qualifications. In Saskatchewan, those who prune elm trees commercially must have completed a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who has. For more information, contact your local municipality or the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224, or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/forestry.


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The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals from interested vendors for the supply of janitorial products, comprised of: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. xiii.

Hand Towel (must fit existing Kimberly-Clark 46253 dispensers) Toilet Tissue (must fit existing Kimberly-Clark 09551 dispensers) Extra Strong Garbage Bags (various sizes) Vinyl Gloves (various sizes) Nitrile Gloves (various sizes) Cleaning Disinfectant (Pinosan) Toilet Cleaner Acid Urinal Pucks Drain Cleaner Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap (must fit existing Debonaire TPW1LDS dispensers) Anti-Bacterial Body Soap (must fit existing Debonaire TPW1LDS dispensers) Window/Glass Cleaner Commercial Floor Wax

Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manage Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

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

Economic Development .................. 306-786-1747 Engineering Department...................................... 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ........................................... 306-786-1740 Fire Hall ........................................... 306-786-1795 Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ............................... 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .............................................. 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780

Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780 Property Sales ................................................ 306-786-1747 Public Works .............................................. 306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ......................................... 306-786-1780 Tax Department ............................. 306-786-1736 Water Billing Department...................................... 306-786-1726

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Next Council Meeting Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Public Notice Assessment Roll As per subsection 187(1) of The Cities Act, the assessment roll for the City of Yorkton for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: April 1st to May 31st, 2021. Bylaw No. 17/2003 required under section 184(2) of The Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her appeal with: Secretary to the Board of Revision - City of Yorkton P.O. Box 400 37 – Third Ave. N. Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 on or before 4:00 p.m. on the 31st day of May, 2021. For further information please contact, the Assessment and Taxation Branch - City of Yorkton at (306) 786-1736. Kim Durdin – Assessor City of Yorkton

Make sure your dog is licensed! Reminder: Please make sure that your dog has a current dog license. You can purchase a dog license at City Hall, local vet clinics, the SPCA and online on the City’s website.

Why are dog licenses beneficial? Dog licenses help get a lost pet back to its owner quickly! The City has annual, 5-year and permanent dog licenses. An annual dog license is as low as $10 per year.

GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office................ 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ..................... 306-786-1760 Building Services ............ 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control ................. 306-786-1725 City Clerk ........................ 306-786-1717 City Manager .................. 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ................. 306-786-1780 City RCMP ...................... 306-786-2400 Communications ............. 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation ............... 306-786-1750 Economic Development .................. 306-786-1747 Engineering Department .................... 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ................ 306-786-1740 Fire Hall .......................... 306-786-1795

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

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Local voice in provincial ad campaign By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Monday the Government of Saskatchewan has launched a province-wide, multimedia campaign encouraging Saskatchewan residents to stick it to COVID by getting vaccinated. “Today, we are asking people to help us get back to normal by rolling up their sleeves to stick it to COVID,” Premier Scott Moe said in a release. “Saskatchewan’s vaccination efforts have been the most effective in the nation because Saskatchewan people know that the best thing we can do to protect ourselves, others, and to get back to doing the things we love is by getting

vaccinated.” The Stick It To COVID campaign features real Saskatchewan people sharing their stories of why they are getting vaccinated and will roll out as part of a multi-faceted media plan to encourage Saskatchewan residents to get vaccinated. The main 60-second advertisement is narrated by Regina ER Nurse Leah Sawatsky, who has worked on the front-lines throughout the pandemic and was one of the first people in the province to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Launching on Monday, March 29, the ad thanks the people of the province for all of their efforts during the pandemic and calls on Saskatchewan people to roll

up their sleeves for the COVID19 vaccine when it is their turn. “I think it’s a powerful ad with a powerful message,” Moe said. “It reminds us of all the things we have missed doing this past year but more importantly, all the things we can look forward to doing again once enough Saskatchewan people are vaccinated.” Brad Senko, a recreational hockey player from Yorkton is among those who are in the ads – others include George Roughrider legend George Reed and Dr. Hassan Masri, an ICU Physician from Saskatoon “They (The Saskatchewan Health Authority) reached out to me,” Senko told Yorkton This Week. “... They took me for an interview about COVID,

and how it affected me.” From there it was off to a session skating at the Westland Insurance Arena for some video, and some photos to be used in the ad campaign, he said. Part two of the campaign will feature seven 30-second advertisements featuring 11 real Saskatchewan people. The seven supporting advertisements will launch in the days and weeks following the initial launch, and will provide a personal insight into what the COVID-19 vaccine represents to each of them. “These messages from Saskatchewan people are a reminder that when we get vaccinated, we aren’t just doing it for ourselves,” Moe

said in Monday’s release. “We are doing it to protect those around us, which is what we do in this province. We look after one another.” The multi-media campaign will feature TV ads, radio, social media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify), billboards, washroom posters, newspaper ads and cinema ads. The campaign will run province-wide and include content broadcast by radio in Cree and Dene in northern Saskatchewan. Learn more about how to book your COVID-19 vaccine by visiting www.stickittoCOVID.ca. To watch the first Stick It To COVID ad, visit https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=t99gWBTxng.

National Volunteer Week set for April By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council heard a presentation Monday at its regular meeting about the upcoming National Volunteer Week. “National Volunteer Week is upon us again and this year’s theme, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose,” explained Lisa Washington – Community Development Manager with the City at Monday’s meeting. “This past year, we have seen people supporting family, friends, neighbours, and strangers, people standing up to systemic racism, and people sharing insights on how to create a more

just and equitable society. We recognize the value of the caring and compassion that each one has shown another, and we recognize the power of people, organizations, and sectors working together.” In regards to the difficult year, Washington said the Week is celebrating those who may have been impacted by the pandemic. “As we celebrate all those who have stepped up to help others this year, we also recognize all those who have stepped back from volunteering to protect themselves and others,” she said. “The value of one person staying home helps protect their network, the power of many people keeping their distance helps protect our community. The power of many people working together can bring about monumental

changes. We have seen people work together on legislative changes related to impaired driving, same sex marriage, and assisted dying. We have seen neighbourhood safety and resiliency rise when many residents are engaged.” The theme covers a broad range too. “The theme is a nod to our past, a reflection of our present, and a wink to our future. “The Value of One, the Power of Many” was the theme for National Volunteer Week in 2001,” said Washington. “The International Year of Volunteers. It beautifully reflects the individual and collective efforts, we have seen during the pandemic, and it sets the tone for re-imagining the next 20 years as the value of one act and the power of many enables us to thrive together.” The week is important

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because volunteerism is important to Canadians, offered Washington. “National Volunteer Week is a celebration of the commitment, dedication and selflessness that are the hallmarks of volunteerism across Canada. Volunteering is part of our identity as Canadians – and we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community. Volunteer Canada, a national nonprofit organization, is the national voice for volunteerism. According to Volunteer Canada, 12.7 million Canadian volunteers give their time to help others, contributing close to 2 billion volunteer hours per year. The tremendous efforts of Canada’s volunteers help make our country a vibrant, safe place to call home,” she said. Of course volunteerism is important for var-

ied reasons. “The economic and community impacts of volunteering are plentiful,” said Washington. “They contribute millions of hours and millions more in value and for this - and many other reasons - we welcome this opportunity to shine a spotlight on volunteers. The charitable and nonprofit sectors in Canada is strengthened by the unwavering support of its volunteers. Without them, entire organizations would cease to exist, and many Canadians would go without the help they need; help they cannot always afford. From fostering cats and dogs or shoveling an elderly neighbour’s driveway, to sorting groceries at a food bank, or organizing a fundraiser-volunteering makes a difference.” National Volunteer Week 2021 is April 18-24.

“As community involvement and volunteering continues to evolve, one thing remains timeless, however - volunteer efforts have a positive impact in Yorkton and all communities across Canada. Community engagement benefits everyone,” said Washington.

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Artist exploring paint as medium By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Amanda Allen is an artist in Melville who has loved art since childhood and now is beginning to explore that love in more detail. “I started drawing at a young age, probably when I was in Grade 2, I would say,” said Allen now 39. “It started with just drawing title pages for school projects and reports to earn extra marks. “Around Grade 7 and 8, I started looking at photographs out of teen magazines usually and I would draw portrait drawings freehand from what I saw in the photographs.” Allen, who was born and raised in Parry Sound, Ontario, and grew up in that area with two older brothers, said art was in some ways her place to escape and be herself as a youth. “I was a quiet, shy young lady, so when I wasn’t at school or hanging out with my brothers or doing homework, I was usually drawing,” she told Yorkton This Week. “I had asthma, so I wasn’t a very active youth.” And the art became something Allen said she could afford to share. “As a kid, I never had very much money, so I would give my drawings away as a gift to family,” she said. Interestingly, her early enjoyment of painting did not extend to art class in school. “When I started High School in Parry Sound, I took Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 art classes. I am not going to lie; I hated Art History,” she said. “I just wanted to draw. In art class we learned a very small amount about painting.” And Allen said while she continued to like drawing, painting was not something she really explored past school. “I never knew what I was doing

Amanda Allen and didn’t really enjoy painting,” she said. Then in her late teens Allen went on the road. “I was 18-years-old when I decided to go on a road trip that ended here in Melville,” she said. Once in Melville, life got in the way of art for a time. “In 2004, I had my first daughter and my second daughter in 2012. I didn’t spend much time doing any artwork because I just became busy with being a mom and working full time,” she said. But, as life slowed a little Allen found the spark for art reigniting. “When I was 28-years-old, I decided I was going to try painting, so there was a lot of trial and error and experimenting,” she related. But Allen added she found joy in the experimentation. “It was fun learning about painting and how paint moves, how it dries differently compared to other paints and different brush techniques,” she said, adding the discovery fostered a new appreciation of the art form. “I do love painting now. “Besides art classes in High School, I have no professional training. I do learn a lot from Youtube videos on different styles and mediums.” Being relative new to the paintbrush, Allen has not committed to a single style or medium just yet. “I don’t have any particular style, but whatever I paint usually has bold eyepopping colour,” she said. “I like artwork to really stand out in a room.” And she added, “I still love doing portraits as well.” So what fires Allen to take up a brush to do a piece?

“What inspires my artwork? Probably my mood at any given moment and just my attraction to bold colour,” she said, adding she is “...very young at heart...a bit of a goofball. I love to laugh and I love to make people laugh,” attributes that can be reflected in her works. “I also love a bold black and white combo. I don’t usually draw animals or full landscape pictures. I like surrealism.” While Allen has a growing portfolio, she noted “art is more of a hobby for me. I have sold most of my artwork or gave it away as gifts. “I have done a few commissioned pieces but I feel for myself it can take the fun and excitement out of using my own imagination in creating a piece of art. “I like to sit down with an idea and just let everything else flow.” Allen said making money as an artist is something high school art classes simply do not teach. “I wish in high school, that they would teach about how the students can earn income with their talents,” she said. “They don’t teach about that, at least not when I was in school. “We never even went to a single gallery to learn how to show your work. “If you don’t learn about ways to sell or the buying market etc., then how do you know if it is something you would want to spend thousands of dollars going to university for?” Fortunately, there are now options to learning such things. “Things are a lot different now than when I was nearing the end of high school. There wasn’t social media like now,” said Allen. “As a teenager I really didn’t think I could make a living just selling art, so I just entered the work force. “Then busy life happens.” But, you get the sense Allen wishes art were less hobby and more career. “Although I don’t create art as a career, and although I don’t create art frequently, I still love creating art. “And, I still love sharing it. “Maybe it can inspire someone somewhere. “Also, I don’t have to pay to decorate my wall space.” The love of art is something she is pleased she has seemed to pass on to the next generation. “Both my daughters have interest in drawing and creating and are great young artists,” she said. While Allen does not have a business page for her art she does have an Instagram account that will have photographs of some of her artwork (@amandamaytoday)

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for children to learn and feel connected By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer Every Saturday morning, kids from the Yorkton area are logging onto Zoom to take part in art lessons. These lessons are being presented by the Dean Godfrey Art Gallery and being taught by Shirley Hart and her daughter. Jeff Morton, the director and curator of the art gallery, said that these classes are made possible thanks to funding from a local organization. “We were fortunate late last year; we sent in a proposal to the Yorkton and District Community Foundation for a little bit of funding for a virtual learning studio,” he said. “We are using a Zoom call to connect

with children age six to twelve with our teaching working in our virtual learning centre.” Over 100 kids participate in the classes that have featured workshops like drawing, painting, sculpting, and much more. “The kids will be able to share their artwork with us at the end of May, and we are going to include them in our local artist show in June,” said Morton. “We will be able to show the community all of these adorable art pieces that the kids have been making.” Morton said that these classes are essential as they give children a way not to feel isolated. “One of the reasons for doing this in the first place was in response to the pandemic and just knowing that so many people, especially kids,

are feeling isolated. They are not in their usual school environments, and there is a mental health cost,” he said. “These classes are one way that we can help in that respect by giving people a sense of social engagement, inclusion and activities to share. The local artist show and presentation of these artworks ties into this too because we want them to feel like they are engaging with one another and sharing these artworks with each other.” Morton added that the next slate of classes begin in May, with registration opening in April. Parents are encouraged to contact the gallery if they are interested in signing their kids up and should do so as quickly as possible as March’s classes were complete in less than 24 hours.

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My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the Chosen, the world’s first ever multi-season television show about the life of Christ. If you haven’t caught it, look for it on the app or YouTube. You won’t be sorry. But seven years ago, long before Chosen, locals, including me, crowded into Yorkton’s Anne Portnuff Theatre to watch the Easter musical, “The Promise,” a theatrical retelling of the life of Christ. Several times during the five-performance run, the infant girl playing baby Jesus began bellowing while onstage. Unable to settle the

babe, Mary passed her wailing bundle to Joseph. The cries ceased. No wonder—the wee one in Mary’s arms knew her father’s calming touch instantly. She was my son-in-law’s fifth child, after all. When cheering crowds welcomed Christ as miracle worker and political savior, several village children joined them. Skipping and dancing, they jostled for position next to Jesus. Suddenly another girl (granddaughter #1) dashed onstage, thrust herself against Jesus’ side and stuck there, grinning. Later, a mother brought him her crippled son (grandson

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Sunny Side Up #1). Hoping. Believing. When Jesus leaned low and touched him, the boy leapt to his feet, throwing himself into his healer’s arms. I loved watching my family in their roles during that first performance. But when I attended a second time, I hoped to experience the

story of my Saviour for what it really is: gospel truth about a man whose story has more historical veracity than that of many notable characters on textbook timelines. A man who, when confronted by an angry mob preparing to stone an adulterous woman, said, “Let him who has no sin

United Church provides virtual services through pandemic By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer For the last year, one church in Yorkton has been using technology to make sure its congregation doesn’t miss a service. The St. Andrews United Church has been holding its services virtually over Zoom, as well as, live-streaming the services over YouTube and Facebook. Jen Dresser, the minister with St. Andrews, said that they’ve seen their attendance actually increase since they moved things virtually. “It’s been a really interesting experience and it’s allowed people who couldn’t get to church to now attend,” she said. “People who used to come and then couldn’t go out anymore are now able to come to church every Sunday, and it’s also meant that we’ve had people who live further out of town or that have families and Sunday morning it’s really hard, they’ve been more consistent.” She said that once everyone figured out the

technology, things have been going smoothly. “I would say it has really been well received. Overall, people are really enjoying it, and I think there are a group of people who are loving to be able to go to church in pajamas and have their coffee.” Dresser said that she feels the services are important as it allows people to connect. “It continues to give us a sense of community and so we open the Zoom room about a half an hour before worships so people can come on early, they can have a little visit and say hello to each other so it continues to give that sense of community,” she said. “During worship, when we do the prayer people can put stuff in the chat box which we can share with the community so I think that a lot of people are really feeling that sense of isolation with COVID and not being out and not seeing family and friends in the same way, so this is one way of sort of offering the sense of community and also a way of helping people feel like they are still connected to their church.”

Dresser added that they will continue to hold these virtual services

cast the first stone.” And at another time, “‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” Also, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” I ached to immerse myself in the true story that changed the world and the God who longs to heal it. To join the disciples in the boat on the raging Sea of Galilee. To listen as Jesus taught in the Temple. To wave palm branches as he rode an unbroken colt into Jerusalem. I felt compelled to stand, horrified, at the cross, knowing he bore the weight of my own sins. I longed to join Mary Magdalene at his tomb, bowing before her resurrected Saviour.

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Her Lord and Redeemer. Son of God. My Saviour. My Lord and Redeemer too. Sitting in the darkened theatre, tears pouring down my cheeks, I sensed all that. Oddly, the memory of The Promise, acted by amateurs, moves me more than The Chosen. My real-life relationship with the characters has connected me in indelible ways. Embracing Easter from the heart depends on genuine relationship too; with the main character, Jesus, cruelly crucified, buried, and risen again. “Come to me, all you who are heavily loaded with burdens. I will give you rest,” he invites. It’s the most important invitation you’ll ever receive. Have you responded?

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Former Art Gallery executive director reflects on time in Yorkton By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer For 14 years, until his retirement last year, Don Stein was able to showcase all different art and artists at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Yorkton. Stein, who was born in Edmonton, grew up loving the arts, and that love saw him take many different jobs all across Canada throughout his career. In the 1980s, Stein was freelancing as a musician and composer for theatre and dance. During that time, he would work in Regina as a composer for the New Dance Horizons,

where he helped them with their production management skills. When the 1990s came around, he took a job at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, where he was the Associate Director of Program Planning, a position that led him all over Canada and the world. It was then during the early 2000s that he decided he wanted to be closer to the art. “In the beginning of the early 2000s, I decided I would recommit to working in small arts organizations. Big biocracies are good for jobs, but you are quite far away from the actual hands-on art-making, and that’s the part I loved,” he said. “When I was faced with a career change opportunity, and there was this little cool company in Regina, I decided that I would make the plunge.” Stein would take a job as a manager of a dance company in Regina in 2002. One suggestion later, and it would bring him to Yorkton. “The artboard suggested to the people in Yorkton that they could use my services to help them with incorporating the gallery as a separate entity,” he explained. “Up until that point, the gallery had been operated by the Yorkton Arts Council. I had quite a bit of history working with

Don Stein small arts organizations, and the arts council hired me a consultant to walk them through the stages of incorporating the gallery.” “I remember at the time thinking, ‘Wow, this is a really sweet little gallery,’ and the person who was the director at the time I thought she had a really nice little job. In 2006 when the job came up, I thought Yorkton is a very cool place, so I applied for the job, and I got it.” From there, the rest is history. Stein would spend the next decade, and a half was showcasing all different art and artists, whether they were local or from far away, new or established. “I’ve been here for 14 years; I wasn’t surprised

that I like Yorkton; I was surprised by how much I liked it. It’s very comfortable here. There is enough of everything, you can get all the services and things you need, but at the same time, it’s nice and small, very rural community friendliness. It ended up being super comfortable,” he said. “Plus, the gallery is a very interesting little gallery. It’s a nice size; you can do a lot of experimentation, try out ideas, strong and supportive audience, a lot of appreciation from people for the work we do. I stayed longer than I thought I was going to stay.” During his time here, he said his engagement with the local artists and the local community is what he is the proudest of professionally. “I started at the beginning of 2007, and when I arrived, there wasn’t at the time, a lot of engagement with the local artist community. One of the first things I did was start a local annual artist show. It’s called ‘Landscape and Memory.’ It’s every year in June, and I started that the very first year I arrived,” he noted. “Every year it’s a big celebration. We’ve had 50 or 60 people taken part some years, and I’m

always proud to say people ranging in age from the 7 to 10-year-olds, right up to seniors artists in their 90’s, who all come together, share their work, they celebrate one another’s creativity. I think that’s just a wonderful way to experience and enjoy the kind of creative energy that there is around here.” He continued that one of his big goals was to engage with the community and encourage people to focus on the arts. “I am very pleased about when I look back. A lot of people got solo exhibitions, and sometimes it was new and emerging artists; even more gratifying in some ways was just having the opportunity to do a big retrospective of important community figures. I think a lot of it sort of fed into people realizing there is a willingness and an appetite for the gallery, and it encouraged them to make more and more.” Personally, Stein said that the connections he made with people are what matters most to him.

“That was so significant, and when I think back on my time, of course, you think about the shows that you did or an exhibit, but the part that is really memorable is the family and the community connections,” he said. “Over those 14 years, I got to know multiple generations of their families. They took our after-school programs; they took our evening classes, a lot of kids would go from taking the after-school classes, would take the evening classes. Some of those young people worked at the gallery when they became young adults, several of them I still stay in touch with. That’s why I had so much fun and enjoyment from living here for so long. You feel connected to a community, and that is priceless, and you don’t get that as easily in a bigger centre.” Overall, he said, looking back, it was a dream job for him. “It was very much an ideal creative playground for me. Curating and creating galleries is Continued on Page A13

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REFLECTS Continued from Page A12 very creative. You have to come up with ideas. I start with this idea where you want to create an exhibition, and you’ve got a bunch of stuff, and you have to turn it into a beautiful room with well-presented ideas. It was very much a wonderful creative outlet,” Stein said. “Anything I was interested in, whether it was tea, violins, paint-

ing, sculptures, I could really pursue my own interests, but at the time, I know it was making a contribution to the community.” Since retiring, Stein has decided to have one long staycation in his house, though once the COVID19 pandemic restrictions are lifted, he plans on doing some travelling. “What I would like to say is just my gratitude and thanks to every-

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body in the community. There were so much support and so many people that said really kind things on Facebook,” he said. “Not being able to see people and say thanks to everybody and goodbye, and how much I appreciated. The people here are wonderful, and the gallery was well supported. It was really a terrific experience, the highlight of my career.”

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Hobbies for seniors residing in assisted living communities Assisted living facilities are a vital resource for aging individuals. Assisted living facilities have changed dramatically over the years, making them ideal options for adults who may need varying degrees of help with daily activities. Such facilities can help with activities like bathing and preparing meals, but they also can help residents find and explore new or existing hobbies. As individuals adjust to life in assisted living facilities, finding new hobbies or rediscovering old passions can be a great way to connect with fellow residents. Reading: Reading is a rewarding activity that can greatly benefit seniors and provide an engaging pastime for those with limited mobility. Many assisted living facilities offer activities that are designed to foster communication between residents and a book club can do just that. What’s more, reading every day may be especially valuable for people age 65 and older. A study found that dementia risk was considerably lower among men and women 65 and older who participated in intellectual activities like reading than it was among seniors who did not engage in such pursuits.

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ing club can be a great way for seniors to get some exercise, enjoy time outside the assisted living facility and promote strong bones. Art therapy: Art therapy is a creative form of therapy designed to help older adults with memory loss or those experiencing mental or

physical stress. Recent research has indicated that engaging in creative activities may be more effective at delaying cognitive decline than merely appreciating creative works. A 2014 study from researchers in Germany found that retirees who painted and sculpted had greater improvements in spatial reasoning and

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How much should you stockpile for an emergency? When the novel coronavirus COVID-19 was officially proclaimed a pandemic in March 2020, people were urged to stay home and limit their exposure to those outside their households. Understandably, some measure of panic ensued after that proclamation. Fears of lockdowns and an inability to shop for necessities created worldwide shortages of cleaning supplies, meat, canned goods, grains, and paper products like toilet tissue. Shoppers were grabbing what they could when they could, and empty store shelves

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BIHUN - With heartfelt sorrow the family of Marie Bihun announce her peaceful passing on Friday March 19, 2021 at the age of 98 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Marie (Marchinko) Bihun was born on Feb. 25, 1923 to Peter and Ann (Ksonzena) Marchinko on the family farm in Mikado, SK. Marie was the oldest of eleven children. Marie married Michael Bihun on Jan.3, 1942 and were blessed with four daughters. Marie was predeceased by their infant son at birth; her father Peter in 1985; Mother Ann in 1996; Sisters Carol Banks, Pat Hrycyk and Bernice Duchscherer; Sister-in-law Patricia Marchinko; Brothers-in-law John Danyluk, Bob Banks, Norm Hrycyk, George Duchscherer and Al Perepeluk; Sons-in-law Mervin Fedun, Wayne Weber, Michael Kupybida and Gary Cleland. Marie leaves to cherish her memory her four loving daughters; Diane (Eduardo) Vicente; Marlene Weber; Louise Kupybida and Joan (Edward Landego) Cleland. Seven Grandchildren; Madison, Jason, Susan, Perry, Pamela, Jana and Ritchie. Twelve Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren. Marie’s Siblings; Sister Elizabeth Danyluk; Sister Nell (Ernie) Gabora; Sister Adeline (Peter) Achtemichuk; Brother Bernie; Sister Marion Perepeluk, Sister Lorriane Ochitwa and Brother Norm (Gwen). Marie was a stay home wife and mother raising her family living in Hamton, SK., for most of the girls younger years, they moved to Mikado, Yorkton, Stenen and Govan, SK for a short time and then settling back in Yorkton where Mom started her first job at the Holiday Inn as a cook’s helper. Then in 1974 Mom moved to B.C. where she enjoyed being with her sister Carol and Bob and then worked at St. Judes Care Home. Being homesick for her family and new born grandchildren Mom moved back to Yorkton and started working at the Imperial 400 Hotel as the Housekeeping Manager until she retired at the age of 65. After Retirement Marie joined the Army and Navy Ladies Auxiliary for many years and enjoyed the wonderful friendship and rewarding community activities. Mom loved bowling for years with Marlene and Joan and their team won many trophies and then Mom went on to bowl twice a week with the Senior League. Mom loved singing right up to the end; singing her favorite “You are my sunshine” with Joan at bedtime for many years. As well, Mom loved to dance and was a great dancer, going to many singles dances where she met many wonderful friends. Mom had fun playing cards and enjoyed the odd drink of rye during the evening. She loved watching baseball and was thrilled to attend a Blue Jays game in Toronto with Joan, Jana and Ritchie. We will not ever forget Mom’s funny smart sense of humour right to the end, things that came out of those sweet lips was amazing. She was the most loving, generous, sweet person, always happy to help her family and friends. Love you with All Our Hearts Mother, Rest in Eternal Peace in God’s loving arms! The Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 26, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. A tribute was given by Diane Vicente and the eulogy was given by Ritchie Cleland. Special recorded music, “Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World” and “There You’ll Be” sung by great granddaughter Sunny Blackstone was shared as well as the songs “Amazing Grace” and “You Are My Sunshine”. The interment followed in the Garden of St. John, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jason Weber, Ritchie Cleland, Madison Blackstone, Bernie Marchinko, Brad Gabora and Susan Morrison serving as casket bearers. Memorial donations may be made to Paws & Claws Animal Rescue as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Thank you to Dr. Andy VanHeerdan and the nursing staff on second south for all the loving care extended to our mom.

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BULITZ - With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Jerry Bulitz (“Bullet”) on March 25, 2021. Jerry left us peacefully at home while watching Sportscenter. Jerry will be missed by his loving wife Dorothy; daughter Brenda Pasishnik, son in-law Danny Pasishnik, granddaughters Kelsey and her fiancé Keith Greenley, Kaitlin & Mike Harper with his new great granddaughter Lily Harper. Son Terry Bulitz, daughter-in-law Deb, grandson Drew and granddaughters Alaira & Jade. Little sisters: Myrna Hastie (Brian Carpenter), Janice Ingham (Les). Brother-inlaw Wayne Allen (Moira); Sister-inlaw Sylvia Quiring, along with many special nieces and nephews as well as numerous dear friends. Jerry was predeceased by his parents Emil and Zena Bulitz. Jerry was born in Yorkton on October 31, 1938. He grew up on the Simpson School outdoor rink close to the family home on Haultain Avenue. He left home at 16 to play hockey with the Melville Millionaires, then a year in Estevan, then back to Yorkton for a year before playing for the Moose Jaw Pla-Mors for 4 years and working as a gas fitter with Canadian Propane. While living in Moose Jaw he met and married Dorothy on August 18, 1962. He became a proud father to Brenda in August of 1963 and Terry November of 1964. Upon his Father’s retirement in 1966 Jerry came home to Yorkton with family in tow to operate Bulitz Electric and coach the Yorkton Terriers Senior Team. Moving back into the Haultain Ave. home with his young family while his parents moved into their retirement home. In the late 70’s Jerry was a City Alderman. He was the acting mayor and had the privilege of welcoming Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip to Yorkton. During early years back in Yorkton and through a receivership situation Dick Hancock and Jerry found themselves in a position to become Autobody Repair Business owners. A business they operated for about 10 years. In 1980 -84 Jerry and Gerry James took on the “Yorkton Terriers” under private ownership where he took great pride in developing many young hockey players including NHLer’s Ken Daneyko, Joey Kocur, and Dave Brown. Eventually Jerry went to assist his longtime friend Dr Peter Konkin in his cattle embryo transplant business for approximately 4-5 years. He loved the outdoor time and sported his tan proudly. In 1984 - 88 Jerry was contracted by Transport Canada for the operation and maintenance of the Yorkton Airport, with son Terry as his assistant. Jerry was the General Manager of the Agriplex from 1989 until his retirement after which he continued to develop community relationships. Jerry took great pride in being a Mason, serving as Grand Master for the Yorkton Masonic Lodge in 1990. He received much enjoyment by providing children balloon animals while in character as a Shrine Clown. “Bringing home the Bacon” required Jerry to take part in numerous fishing expeditions over many years. Either with his buddies or on family camping trips. Being rewarded with Master Anger for Splake. Other accomplishments: Exhibition Board Treasurer; Board member Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame; Adult Education Electrical Instructor; Jubilee Baseball Diamond’s concession operator; Casino Manager and card dealer trainer; Kinsman Club Member; Justice of the Peace Neighbours by chance, friends by choice was truly Jerry’s world. Golf in the summer and curling in the winter were integral parts of his life schedule. Jerry enjoyed his many years of Friday 5 pm practice, weekly golf with the recap meeting after and more recently his Grumpy’s daily coffee meeting then the trip to the Co-op. The cherry on top of Jerry’s life was time spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved to spend time chatting about their accomplishments, watching their concerts, driving them to school, teaching them to drive and supervising projects. A celebration of Life will occur at a later date as Jerry’s wishes were to have his friends and families together to share in a coffee or toast. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Memorials may be made to the Skinner Unit of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, the Masonic Temple, or to the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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MARTINUK - Nick Martinuk passed away peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Lakeside Manor Care Home in Saltcoats, SK. Nick was born on December 14, 1923 on the family farm in the Chatsworth District, to parents Tom and Dora (Pitz) Martinuk. He received his schooling at Chatsworth School. He met the love of his life Isabelle (Bell) Brown and they were married June 1961. They lived and farmed north east of Saltcoats for many years. They were hard working and they loved and respected their livestock and the land that provided them with a living. Nick would bottle feed the calves that needed it and he would even name the calves. Nick and Isabelle retired from farming in 1990 and moved into Saltcoats. Sadly Bell passed away in 2011 leaving Nick alone. Nick enjoyed nature and loved to take pictures of the wildlife that lived around the farm and of the scenery that he so loved. He became an accomplished photographer. He loved to work with his hands and once he retired he took up woodworking. He was a happy person with a great sense of humor; he was hardworking, honest, generous, strong and resourceful. He could do all the things a farmer and man of the land needed to do to keep the farm running smoothly. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a devout member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Nick is survived by his nieces and nephews Darlene, Darryl, and Dwayne Martinuk; Carla, Patti, Philip, David, and Kathy Daum; Lynne, Lynda, and Laurel Howard. Rest in Peace Uncle Nick. You will be dearly missed

ENGEL - Viola Doreen Engel (nee: Ruf).December 13th, 1930 - February 14, 2021. With great sadness we wish to announce the passing of Viola Engel on February 14, 2021 at the age of 91. Viola will always be loved and remembered by her friends and family. She was as a true angel. Viola (Vi), was the first of five children to David and Katherine Ruf. She was born near Stornoway, SK. on December 13, 1930. While going to school there, she met Alfred Engel. They were married on July 11, 1948. They moved into the Engel homestead farm nearby and raised 7 boys there. Viola was a polio victim when she was just 23, and learned to walk again with her third son Brian. Viola & Alfred moved to Vernon BC in 1969 with their 5 youngest sons; where she continued to raise her family. She became involved with St. John’s Lutheran church with Ladies Aid, bible study and choir. Viola often went camping with Alfred in their Winnebago. Viola donated many knitted items to her church and other organizations to help those in need locally and overseas. Viola’s mitts, toques, slippers, scarfs, blankets, and her specialty baby clothes were worn be people around the world. Viola’s home always had box of knitting needles, and wool on the go. Viola & Alfred moved to Silver Springs Seniors Community, where she met new friends including Rudy who helped her master the electric wheel chair. Thank you to the staff at Polson Place Extended Care for the personalized care she received for the past few years, especially through-out the Covid restrictions. Viola is pre-deceased by her husband Alfred, sons Dennis and Roy, brothers Edgar and Orland. She is survived by her siblings: Harry Ruf and Audrey Anderson and her sons: Robert (Shirley) Engel, Brian Engel, Bruce (Lorna) Engel, Darryl Engel, Greg Engel, two grandchildren, Kim (Ryan) Davis & Karri (Rob) Cholodnuik, and four great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Mackenzie, Sarah and Berkley. God’s garden must be beautiful. He only takes the best. Due to current COVID restrictions, a service will be held later this year. Arrangements in care of Vernon Funeral Home. THIEVIN - Bernadette Gabrielle Thievin nee Dubreuil, endearingly known to family and friends as ‘Dedette’, died peacefully on March 7, 2021 in Medicine Hat, AB. She was 95. Dedette was a lifetime resident of Saskatchewan. Due to COVID limitations, a memorial service will be scheduled at an indeterminate date and will be announced accordingly. As a follower of Christ, a funeral mass will be celebrated in Stockholm, SK where she will be buried next to her best friend and lifetime companion, Aime Thievin, who predeceased her in 1986. Born in St. Front, SK in 1925, Dedette was the ninth and final child of Rose Montes and Francois Dubreuil. She attended Newdale country school near her parents’ farm in the rose Valley area, but her real education in life likely began at age 11 when her father died and she assumed a role of enormous responsibility. There are few love stories that rival Dedette’s. At 18 she was engaged to a boy who’d stolen her heart when she was 9. Aime Thievin left for Europe to fight in WW2, and after their exchange of more than 500 letters and the arrival of VE Day, he returned in 1945 to marry the girl of his dreams. They had 10 children and 27 grandchildren. They remained deeply in love their entire lives. At the time of her passing, three successive generations had enriched her life with a total of 76 grandchildren to further her remarkable legacy. Over the years, Dedette and Aime raised their large family in three places - at their farm near Benson, SK until 1955, in Estevan where they owned and operated a service station until 1967, and at Maple Grove, a summer resoprt in the Qu’Appelle Valley until 1978 when they retired to the nearby community of Stockholm, SK. Ten children, twenty-seven grandchildren, Thomas (predeceased) with two daughters, Layla Thievin-Pretzlaff and Kayla Marquis; Richard with four children, Yvette (Gable), Dion, Monique (Hilstrom), and Reno; Denis with two daughters, Michelle (Kralt) and Dana (Hughes); Jim with two sons, Jason and Luke; Charlotte Neyedley with four daughters, Elise (Dunster), Marie (Baker), Bobbi (Ford), and Jaime (Rieger); Francis (predeceased) with one daughter, Aimee; Marie Blaquiere with three children, Jeremiah, Matthew, and Eva; Dianne Cropp with three children, Thomas, Vance, and Dedette Roussin; Marcel (predeceased) with three children, Nichole, Joel, and Cherise; Jacqueline Boake with three children, Trenton and Nicolette, and Sarah (Magnus).Forty seven great grandchildren, Olivia and Adeline Marquis; Chelsea, Maxwell, and Mar Ludwig; Ryder, Alena, and Rayne Thievin; Desiree Herperger, Cole and Veronique Hilstrom; Alexandra and Chanel Thievin; Charlee, Sawyer, and Remy Kralt; Kiyannah and Matteus Hughes; Remy and Beau Thievin; Owen, Avery, Estelle, and Marie Dunster; Samuel, Luke, and Amelia Baker; Benjamin and Molly Rink, and Pepper Ford; Felice, Kai, and Aidan Rieger; Brigitte Blaquiere, Penelope and Kenzie Blaquiere; Delia and Ronnie Bird-Roussin; Isabel Thievin; Luxtyn, Zennyn, and Kaidryn Boake; Sklar, Ocean, and Lily Sherman; River and Brooke Boake-Kuppers. Two great-great granddaughters, Falyn and Paige Herperger. Dedette was an extraordinary woman, wife, mother, and grandmother, genuinely loved by everyone who knew her. She made the world a better place, unfailingly giving every moment of her life to others, and her intergrity will never be surpassed. Now her work on earth has finished. Her next assignment comes with a bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has painfully missed. Her newest mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will dance the polka as though she were 20 and bake hearty loaves of bread with unwavering amour de la vie. An eternity of love awaits her, and she is guaranteed the music and the laughter she deserves.


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SHIMKO - Bernard Shimko was born in Canora, SK on November 20, 1947 to Peter and Pauline (nee Krawetz) Shimko. Bernie suddenly passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 73 years. He grew up on the farm in the Dobrowody district of Saskatchewan. Bernie learned to work hard at an early age. This developed his strong work ethic that remained throughout his life in everything he did. Bernie married Adeline Kotyk on May 15, 1971 in Canora. They worked at many things together including their career with the Co-op’s and the Western Producer and everything they did at home planting trees and flowers that beautified their farm. Bernie enjoyed visiting with other people and was always interested in them and their family’s history. Bernie was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Pauline Shimko and his brothers, Paul and Johnny. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years, Adeline; his brother, Martin; two sisters; Marie (Michel) Klym and Stephanie (Paul) Kwasney; as well as numerous nieces, nephews relatives and friends. The interment has taken place in the Columbarium in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 with Crystal Bailey officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral & Cremation Care.

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Last week started a look at the game of chess with Vlad Drkulec, President of the Chess Federation of Canada, which now continues. For context, I asked if Drkulec played other games Othello, Go, Hive, etc. with a passion equal to chess? “There is no other game that I play with a passion equal to chess,” he replied. “I like other games but they don’t excite the feelings that I have for chess.” So, there are thousands of games out there, only a handful have national and international organizations, why has chess been able to create and maintain organization’s including CFC? “Chess is something that you can get lost in and never fully understand unless you are Magnus Carlsen or perhaps an AI

like AlphaZero,” offered Drkulec. “Chess players can always strive to be a little better than they were yesterday by playing more or studying more or learning from their mistakes. “Even in the games of beginners there are moments of beauty lying just under the surface. You only have to look for them and notice the opportunity to unleash that beauty on the world. “Yesterday I was going over the games of one of my students who is all of six or seven years old and he had the opportunity to play one of the mating patterns that I had taught him against his father but didn’t because he was playing a three minute game and didn’t take the moment to think and recognize the pattern.

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Spring Yard Waste CleanUp Week in May By Calvin Damiels Staff Writer Spring Yard Waste Clean-Up Week is again being held in the City. And for the week of May 10 to 15, Council has approved waiving landfill fees for the disposal of ‘winter debris’ making the decision at the regular meeting of Council Monday. Winter debris is identified as grass, leaves, broken tree branches, grass mixed with garbage and debris that has collected and accumulated on properties during the winter months, explained Lyndon Hicks – Solid Waste and Environmental Programs Manager with the City Monday. This program will not cover tree pruning, disposal of entire trees, construction, demolition or household materials such as furniture, lumber, carpet, beds or mattresses. In addition to what can be taken to the landfill with the waived fees, the person must be a Yorkton resident and must submit their valid driver’s licence with a Yorkton civic address (no post office box numbers will be allowed under the program). Only small loads are accepted under the program being cars, vans, half ton trucks, sport utility vehicles, and utility trailers are eligible. The program will run from May 10 to 15, 2021 during regular landfill hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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Terriers not surprised season over By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

turn its focus on returning to play in September of 2021 and having a complete season . . .” When the League made the announcement it did not surprise the Yorkton Terriers. “It’s not a surprise to us at all,” said Terrier Club president Corvyn Neufeld. Neufeld said the Terrier Board was aware the League was working hard to salvage something in terms of the season. “They were exploring a bunch of different ways to do something,” he said, adding from a Terrier perspective it had gotten to the point “it did not make sense,” so they are not lamenting the deci-

Last week, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey announced that the 2020-2021 season will not have an ending. “A decision by Saskatchewan Government and Health has been made on the submissions that have been before them, unfortunately the SJHL will not be allowed to return to play,” stated a League release. “In part the current conditions of COVID19 in the Province of Saskatchewan do not appear to allow a return to play, now or in the next few weeks. “The SJHL will now

sion. Neufeld noted there came a point icing a team was going to be somewhat of a challenge had the league restarted.

“A lot of players had moved on. They were going to school, or had got a job,” he said, adding there was also a question regarding the condition-

ing of players had play resumed. “... Certainly some really wanted to play, but from our board it didn’t make sense.” Financially, the situation is a bit strange for the Terriers. “Right now we’re in better shape than when the season started,” said Neufeld, citing grants and program dollars helping to cut into the team’s debt. But, the season cancellation does impact the finances heading into the fall too. Neufeld said they have season tickets that will need to be credited toward next season and sponsorships too, which will hurt. Still by addressing some of the team debt “it will allow

us to have a decent start next year.” And the Terriers are planning as if a season will start this fall. “I would say we’re cautiously optimistic,” said Neufeld, adding most signs seem to be positive. With that in mind, the Terriers are beginning to put a team together for the fall, starting with trying to get Head Coach and General Manager Mat Hehr inked to a new deal. “Mat’s going into his option year, and we’ve been talking about a new contract,” said Neufeld. As details are being hammered out, the team is recruiting players already, he added.

Minor baseball ready, but waiting, on new season By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer With spring underway and baseball in full swing south of the border,

Yorkton Minor Baseball hopes kids playing baseball is a possibility this year. “It’s on hold right now,” said Gina Flett with Yorkton Minor Baseball. “All of it hinges on SaskHealth, so we are

sort of waiting.” Flett said that after Easter, they expect to have a better idea, but for now, it’s business as usual. “We have registration going on, we have teams that are made and are doing

some indoor activities according to all the regulations right now, but as for getting out onto the ball field it will depend on the province, the city and then Sask Baseball.”

Bottcher finally tops Canada The Brendan Bottcher curling team might be the poster boys for the old adage ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again’. Bottcher and his crew of third Darren Moulding, second Brad Thiessen and lead Karrick Martin, are the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier winner. The Canadian championship came thanks to a terrific shot in the 10th end of the semi-final by Bottcher to score a deuce and record a comeback win over Saskatchewan’s Matt Dunstone. Then in the final against fellow Alberta Kevin Koe, a wild card team at the Brier, Bottcher curled an incredible 97 per cent and when his last rock settled in the 10th end it left Koe with nothing to shoot at, conceding defeat without throwing his final stone, leaving

Bottcher with a 4-2 win. Asked about the big shots, Bottcher said to win you need a few of them. “Whenever you win the Brier, you’re going to have made a handful of great shots along the way,” he said. The final was actually a repeat of the 2019 Brier. Held at the Westoba Place in Brandon, Manitoba, the Bottcher team played its way into the main draw by winning the wildcard game over Team Epping (Ontario) and then went 8–3 in the round-robin, making the playoffs for the second straight year. The team was 8–3 in the Championship Pool. Beating Brad Gushue (Team Canada) and then Team Jacobs (Northern Ontario) in the semifinals in the playoffs. In the finals, Bottcher was defeated 4–3 by Koe. The loss in 2019 was

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the important thing is to take positive things away from the experience. And, experience is an asset that grows. “You gain a little bit of experience from all those losses,” said Bottcher, adding when you add a bit of luck to experience, you can win a lot of games. That said Bottcher said winning this year was huge for the team, even if the arena was empty of fans, and the experience like no other in Brier history. “It definitely was not how you envision winning the Brier,” he said,

adding it was still amazing to win with the group of guys on the team. Bottcher will now represent Canada at the 2021 World Men’s Curling Champions hip, originally scheduled to be hosted in Ottawa, will now to be held April 2 to 11 at the Markin MacPhail Centre at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. It will be his second taste of world play participating in the 2012 World Junior Curling Championship, defeating Sweden’s Rasmus Wrana in eight ends with a score of 10–4. The chance to wear Canadian colours again is big. “That’s pretty special regardless of what sport you play,” he said, adding there is definitely a sense of pride representing your country. So what does Bottcher expect at the world level? “I expect even better curling,” he said, adding

“all countries want to beat Canada.” But he said he won’t give into the pressure of being Team Canada on home ice with an expectation of success. “For me it’s not reading too much into it,” he said. What will be missing is loud fans cheering on every Canadian shot. ”You may as well be playing on the moon,” he said, but added he is just happy Curling Canada and the City of Calgary were able to make events happen this year. NOTE: For the month of Ma rch- plus one – this being the plus-one, there has been ‘bonus’ sports column posted each Saturday. Watch April 3, for an interview with Canadian Jeff Francis a former Major League Baseball pitcher, as a way to kick-off MLB season that started April 1, for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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New sprayer tech exciting for sector When you look at agriculture today if one area of the industry shows how significantly the view of end consumers and those of producers can seem at odds, it would be in the use of herbicides. While in a world of the din on social media might be the minority making their voice heard, it is rather clear there is increased concerned about the use of chemicals in producing a crop. It is a concern that is actually two-pronged, with some worried about residues in the food we eat, and others concerned about its impact on the

environment; the danger of bees, birds and water. But, farmers need to control weeds, bugs and disease if they are to produce crops to feed people. That said it is important the agricultural sector does what it can to reduce usage, in-part because consumers are increasingly demanding it and if farmers don’t do it on their own, governments will legislate it, and because reducing use is good business. Herbicides are not low-cost, so reducing usage saves money.

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Calvin Daniels Weeds also develop tolerances so again reducing use is good to slow that process. That is where the concept of spraying only the weeds in a field, not the crop itself, is such a compelling one for the industry. The approach is simple enough, wanting a

system that can identify the weeds and spray them. Much as homeowners do when walking across the lawn with a home sprayer going after dandelions, and only dandelions. Of course the technology to do that on a field scale is quite another thing, but it

appears to have arrived. John Deere has a unit that is nearing production that will employ 36 cameras which will identify offending weeds. From the time a camera sees a weed it is 200 milliseconds until spray is applied to it, noted a story at www. producer.com While the technology limits the speed one can spray at so the technology can work, the system is designed to significantly reduce the amount of total spray product applied to a field. This is another example of how technology is pushing farm-

ing techniques ahead by huge steps. It will take some time for the technology to be widely used, but the agriculture sector has long been a field where early adoption of new ideas has been the norm; from growing GM canola to zero-till practices. With the potential to save annual operational costs by reducing herbicide use, and because it is a positive development for the environment and the peaceof-mind of consumers, this has to be something producers are keeping a close eye on in terms of development.

Charolais sale sees steady bidding By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Neilson Cattle Company of Willowbrook, held their annual spring bull sale Monday, terming it “a very steady sale.” When the sale was complete, held virtually, with buyers able to tune in to see video of the Charolais bulls, 31 twoyear-old bulls had sold for an average of $5787. “We really appreciated our repeat volume buyers Pipestone Grazing Co-op, Wapella, SK which purchased six bulls and Matador Pasture Co-op, Swift Current, SK which

purchased three bulls for their big range pastures,” noted Joanne Neilson. The high selling bull at $7500 went just down the road to Andrew Crow, Yorkton, SK who took home ‘NCC Granite 53G’ sired by ‘Brimner Bull 130E’ an XAL Custom Made 1C offspring. Chris Poley, TBarC auctioned the sale. “It’s hard to believe you breed them, you calve them, you raise them over two winters and sale day is done in 40-minutes,” noted Neilson, adding “we look forward to sale day, but now we look forward to the new calving season.”

Pulses prove to be a recipe for heart-healthy success By Sarath Peiris and USask Research Profile and Impact Take one part pandemic, add one part food guide recommendations to consume more meat substitutes, season with years of nutrition research with athletes to improve their metabolism and performance, and voila, you’ve got an online cookbook with 50 tasty legumebased recipes. University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers Phil Chilibeck and Gord Zello have used a $10,000 award from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation’s (SHRF) Research Connections: COVID19 Rapid Response program, to fine-tune and publish online a unique collection of clinically proven recipes that use lentils,

chickpeas, beans and peas. “We’ve been doing research with pulses for at least 15 years, and it was always our intention to get a book out to the public so that other people could benefit as well,” said Chilibeck, professor in the College of Kinesiology. SHRF’s rapid response call for COVID-related projects was timely, providing the resources they needed to move ahead with the work required to publish the recipes online, he said. “Pulses are perfect food for people during times of decreased activity, such as during a pandemic,” he said. “These foods are extremely beneficial in reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and

obesity—conditions that put people at greater risk because they can lead to complications if they get COVID.” Among other benefits of pulses is their low cost of adding protein to the diet, long shelf life, and ease of cooking, making them ideal to take along on such things as camping trips. The ability to store pulses for a long time also means people could require fewer trips to a grocer, also a

plus in a pandemic. Chilibeck said former PhD student Maryam Kazemi initially put together the recipes, and several students, including Leandy Bertrand, now a postdoctoral fellow, also contributed. Chilibeck and nutrition professor Zello spent time over the past year fine-tuning the recipes by experimenting with the spices to make the recipes as tasty as possible. The researchers also worked with the Food Development Centre in Saskatoon to create pre-packaged meals based on some of the recipes. These are currently undergoing trials, with the aim selling them to the public. So, what is Chilibeck’s favourite among the recipes? He’s partial to one that has

lentils with bulgur wheat and caramelized onions, which he admits doesn’t jump off the page based on the ingredients but is downright delicious. For ease of cooking, he goes with the Memories of Mumbai chana masala. With 50 recipes to choose from, there are plenty of choices. The group is called EPIC Health (Eating Pulses Improves Cardiometabolic Health), and the recipes are found on the website: https:// epicallyhealthy.wixsite.com/ epichealth. The website provides links to an Instagram page and YouTube channel that are works in progress, and provide the basics for cooking pulses and a few videos on making some pulse-based meals.

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The time of the Easter Lily

Easter is only days away. Let’s create a virtual collection of flowers that are extra meaningful for Easter. One of the first “Easter” flowers that springs to mind is the white lily: beautiful and elegant, it symbolizes purity, innocence, and is a flower that we associate with Christ’s resurrection. They are the classic Easter flowers, and probably most churches will have a collection of white lilies at the front of the church. But these are not the only ones! Hydrangeas have become very popular in recent years, and who can help but admire the large poms of flowers in either raspberry pink or that stunning blue. Hydrangeas have a complicated message in the

language of flowers, but it is one of deep emotion. If you receive a hydrangea plant for Easter, keep in mind that is loves water but does not like to have wet feet. So be vigilant with watering and you will enjoy your hydrangea for a long time. Irises, so much a flower of spring, represent faith and hope. Their tall, slender shape will look beautiful in a taller vase, and while they may not last as long as some flowers, they are certainly a flower of new beginnings. Hyacinths bring us the message of peace. The striking columns of flowers come to us in pinks, white, and various shades of blue. They are stunning in pots, and while they like

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Gardener’s Notebook to have a drink of water, they are more finicky in that we can let them dry out a bit between waterings. Here again, no wet feet! Bear in mind that hyacinths have a very strong fragrance, and we could go so far as to say that it is overpowering. So be careful if you are giving it as a gift. Some flower bouquets come with baby’s breath, gypsophila, which also symbolizes purity and innocence and everlasting love.

But this petite flower is also one that carries a fragrance that is bigger than the flower! It is beautiful as filler among other blooms, but be wary of the fragrance; it may not be appreciated by all. Daffodils and tulips are heralds of spring! Their bright and cheerful little faces comes in various colors. For daffodils, yellow is most common, but there are also cream and apricot shades as well. Tulips

are differences that take some getting used to.” Still the ability to play online would seem to enhance opportunities for chess. “It gives us a bigger potential market of players,” said Drkulec. “It lets us make friends from around the world. It is the only game in town during COVID. “My biggest frustration with online chess is the cheating and false accusations of cheating. The latter bothers me more than anything else. It was really taking up a lot of my time when the COVID pandemic first hit.” There are of course literally hundreds of chess variants, Omega and Plunder among my personal favourites, so I was curious what Drkulec’s position on variants, and whether any might one day become widely popular was? “There is some opportunity but it is not my focus,” he said. “I think Chess960, blitz, bullet and doubles (bughouse)

are the major variants of chess that people get excited about.” But Drkulec doesn’t focus much attention on the variants. “I once earned the undying hate of the inventor of an obscure variant because I declined to get excited about his particular variant,” he said. “An organizer only has so much energy to spread around. He hates me to this day though usually he sticks to sock puppets to attack me online.” Ultimately the health of a game can best be judged by the number of players playing it. In terms of players, are numbers growing/ staying level/declining in Canada in particular? “Before COVID we were growing about eight to 10 per cent a year counting only paid memberships. (Children only have to become paid members when they start playing adult members or play in a national championship.) Our growth in children’s

come in almost every color of the rainbow, and every one is beautiful! Remember, that if you put daffodils in a vase with other flowers, the other flowers will not last as long. So daffodils are presented best in their very own vase. As Jesus enter Jerusalem, palm branches were waved with joy: the palm branch speaks to us of peace, victory and eternal life. Not all Christian traditions had access to palms, so they used the first sign of spring that they had at hand: the pussy willow. After a hard winter, the first sight of the pussy willows means new life, just as Jesus’ resurrection was new life. So many meaningful flowers for this very

special season. I wish you the blessings, joy and renewal of Christ among us! Now let’s talk gardening for a moment: the Community Peace Garden (located at the Yorkton Alliance Church) will have one or two available garden plots available for the coming gardening season. If you’re looking for some gardening space, please call Warren at 306-782-3249 for full details. The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is still without meetings, but looking ahead with hope to when we can gather again! Visit us at www. yorktonhort.ca to find out what’s new! Have a great week; Happy Easter!

CHESS Continued from page A17 “To notice those hidden patterns is the mark of the first steps to chess mastery.” I then queried what has allowed the organization/game to remain active and vibrant? “I think the players and the personalities that play the game,” said Drkulec. “In the end the real opponent is yourself. Chess players love getting together and having fun together. At the tournament hall, you see players playing blitz chess or even one minute bullet chess between rounds. There are many larger than life players who are mostly intelligent and of good humour and fun to be around.” So, has the ability to play online enhanced opportunities for chess? “It means that you can find a game any time you want,” said Drkulec. “It helps people learn the game. It introduces people to the beauty of the game, but it also has its downside, the trolls, the cheaters, those who

make false accusations of cheating. “At some point this year I suspect that I will have more adult students than youngsters mainly because I am getting many enquiries from adults who never played organized chess beyond the online world but want to improve and become something stronger than they have the chance to be without some guidance.” While online allows play anytime, Drkulec said it lacks the personal interaction of being at the table with the opponent. “Online chess is a bit of a shadow of tournament chess,” he said. “It is not the same. “There is nothing like the feeling of unleashing a combination on an opponent face to face and seeing his or her confidence crumble as too late they see that you understood the position a little better than they did. “Online chess can be good practice for over the board chess but there

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