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It looked like an impromptu water feature had been added to the corner of Broadway Street and Betts Avenue Sunday evening in Yorkton. The fire hydrant had been completely dislodged, sitting several feet away as members of Yorkton

Fire Protective Services and the RCMP initially arrived on-site. Later, the firefighters would retire, and City of Yorkton employees arrived to deal with the fountain of water spewing from the break.

Korczak selected in NHL draft By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer A Yorkton native has been selected in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Ryder Korczak was selected 75th overall in the third round by the New York Rangers. “It’s an honour,” he said. “It’s a dream come true. Since you are a little kid, you want to play in the NHL, and this is just the first step to that. It’s pretty special. New York is New York, born and raised in Yorkton to be going to New York; I

As the days got closer, it was a little nerve-racking. — Ryder Korczak

am pretty excited for it.” “It was exciting leading up to the draft, but as the days got closer, it was a little nerve-racking, just not knowing where you are going. It was definitely a little bit stressful the second day; you don’t know when you are going to go, but it paid off to be drafted by New York.” Korczak has played the last two seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors

after playing his first two seasons in the WHL with the Calgary Hitman. During his time in Calgary, Korczak put up 15 points in 53 games, but since been trading to Moose Jaw, has been over a point per game. In 79 games, he has put up 83 points, including 21 goals. “When I was Calgary, I was more of a role-player, then I got traded to Moose Jaw, and they have been

nothing but special to me. They gave me an opportunity, and with that came my confidence and made me grow as a player and as a person.” Korczak joins five other Saskatchewanborn prospects drafted as Cole Sillinger (Regina), Nolan Allen (Davidson), Josh Pillar (Warman), Ryan McCleary (Swift Current), and Maximus Wanner (Estevan). He added that as for this upcoming year, he is really excited to get back on the ice, especially in front of fans. Photo courtesy Keith Hershmiller / Moose Jaw Warriors

Chamber business awards set for fall By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer The Yorkton Tribal Council will be this year’s platinum sponsor for the 22nd Annual Chamber Business Dinner. The dinner, which will be held on September 29th at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre, will also feature the guest speaker Kendal Netmaker. Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup said that they wanted to become the platinum sponsor because “We are here to

Yorkton Tribal Council’s sponsorship of the dinner demonstrates the value it places on the event for the business community. — Juanita Polegi, Yorkton Chamber of Commerce build bridges and here to be included within everything that happens within the City of Yorkton.” O’Soup also talked more about this year’s guest speaker. “Netmaker is a wellknown Saskatchewan

entrepreneur; Netmaker is from the Sweetgrass First Nation in Treaty 6 territory. He is the founder and owner of Neechie Gear. He has received recognition and many awards, including being named as one of Canada’s

Top 40 Under 40 in 2019,” she said. “Netmaker was also selected along with 29 other young entrepreneurs to represent Canada at the G20 summit in 2011 and is the recipient of three Saskatchewan Chamber

of Commerce ABEX Awards; is the author of the book ‘Driven to Succeed,’ and provides executive leadership coaching to organizations.” “There are a lot of First Nation people that don’t think they can make it; he (Netmaker) is a role model for young people in all of our First Nation, not only in Saskatchewan but across Canada. He is an excellent role model that if you persevere, you can do it,” she added. Juanita Polegi, the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce executive

director, said that she was thrilled to see the Yorkton Tribal Council become a sponsor. “Yorkton Tribal Council’s sponsorship of the dinner demonstrates the value it places on the event for the business community,” she said. “The Chamber is looking forward to Netmaker’s presentation on resilience, leadership, and the power of telling your own story.” Polegi adds that you can call the Chamber of Commerce office to get tickets and to the dinner.


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Fair days The 98th annual Kelvington Fair was held Friday through Sunday with a host of events including live music, bingo, crown and anchor, a chicken supper Saturday, chariot and chuckwagon racing, slow pitch and fastball, gymkhana and vintage tractor pulls among the attractions. Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels

Area communities get transit dollars By Tanner WallaceScribner

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The Saskatchewan Government announced over $3.7 million in funding for the Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities program (TAPD). In total, 69 municipalities across the province received funding, including the many in the Yorkton area, receiving a total of over $137,000.

A list of recipients are listed below: Canora - $595 Foam Lake - $2,018 Fort Qu’Appelle $2,856 Grenfell - $1,974 Indian Head - $2,470 Kamsack - $8,745 Kelvington - $1,720 Melville - $10,787 Moosomin - $23,533 Preeceville - $2,183 Rocanville - $1,312 Wadana - $2,525 Whitewood - $2,095 Wynyard - $20,373

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McCubbing pitched a complete game shutout striking out five while allowing just three hits and walking two batters. Offensively, the Expos had 12 hits in the 7-0 victory. It was a similar story in Game 2 as the Expos used another solid pitching performance and seven runs to win 7-1. Landon Burkwell pitched a complete game, allowing just one earned run over the

seven innings while striking out six while allowing three hits and two walks. Offensively, Kayden Smith hit two home runs and drove in three runs for the Expos. The weekend sweep brings the Expos regularseason record to 19-13, tying them for fourth in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League (SPBL). Individually Ryan Rathgeber was the stand-

out as he finished the season hitting .447 with two home runs and 31 RBIs. Rathgeber’s .447 batting average was good enough for third in the SPBL. He also finished fifth in the league in OPS with a 1.216. Kayden Smith was Parkland’s most productive hitter as he hit .366 with six home runs and 42 RBIs, with him finishing second in RBIs.

Sweep in Moose Jaw Staff Writer

The Parkland Expos wrapped up their 2021 regular season with a pair of wins over the weekend. The Expos were in Moose Jaw, taking on the Canuks. In Game 1, the Expos used an excellent pitching performance from Evan McCubbing.

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 bivouac - verb BIV-uh-wak - to make a temporary encampment under little or no shelter An example; ‘Slow the Sloth and friends have gone camping and hope to bivouac near Duck Mountain.’ The library staff reminds travelers to stop by Tourism Yorkton located at the junction of Highways 9 and 16 for a wealth of information on our city.


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Fun for all The Burgiss Beasch Recreation Board hosted its first outdoor Family Fun Fair Aug. 1. The event included a variety of games, a bouncy house for the

youngsters, Good Spirit Petting Zoo, tattoo booth, balloon animals, food trucks and other attractions. Submitted Photos

Garden fresh

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Yorkton residents checked out the ‘Gardeners’ Market’ over the weekend held in the parking lot of the Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre. The market was filled with fresh vege-

tables, jams, and even paintings. The market will be held every Saturday until Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.


Perspective Strat change in COVID fight

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Politics The Saskatchewan government changed strategies in the COVID-19 fight last week. It is now taking the vaccination fight right to the people. “The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is shifting their vaccination focus from mass vaccination to focused outreach, targeting those in the province who are under- and unvaccinated,”the government announced in a news release. Come, Aug. 8, the SHA will discontinue drive thru and appointments booked through their online systems and shift to walk-in clinics in at summer event like fairs and pow wows, in retail locations like grocery stores and at provincial parks and community centres In making the announcement, the government noted that 74 per cent of those 12 years and older have had one dose. When the province announced five weeks ago that it was lifting all restrictions on July 11 — including mandatory mask-wearing and restrictions on large gatherings and social distancing — it claimed it had almost reached its goal of injecting 70 per cent of Saskatchewan people 12 years and old with one dose. That means the current strategy is producing less than one-per-cent-per-week of new firstdosers. We will not achieve a 100-per-cent vaccination rate. Some people simply can’t have these vaccines for medical reasons and will always refuse to get vaccinated. But we clearly need more people vaccinated than we currently have. By way of interest, the news release further mentioned that the province now had vaccine to cover 85 per cent of the population. To get everyone to that level on second doses would take months. Health Minister Paul Merriman said last week the best way to achieve “the highest possible vaccination rate” is this change in strategy. “This focused outreach is to further drive first and second dose uptake, meeting residents where they live, work and play and support individuals in their decision to make our province as safe as possible,” Merriman said in a prepared statement last week. “The provincial vaccination program will not stop. All residents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the readily available and convenient clinic options available now through August 8.” It would be unfair to suggest that the old strategy did not work, but it would be fair to suggest that it was only going to go so far when it came to meeting Saskatchewan’s needs. It should be noted that Saskatchewan people this spring did take up the challenge to come to drive-thru clinics in larger centres like in Regina and Saskatoon. At great personal inconvenience, many lined up for hours after driving for miles. It was one of the big reason that Saskatchewan became an early leader in both first- and second doses. However, this province is now last in the nation when it comes to first-dose vaccinations and — after a successful early take-up — is now falling behind other jurisdictions in second doses. Saskatchewan is a big place with a lot of communities in rural and remote locations. Outbreaks in the north have been especially disconcerting. So severe has the situation become in the northern community of Buffalo River Denesuline First Nation that the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations last week called on the province and the RCMP to help stop the spread. “It’s very localized,” Paul Merriman told reporters last week. “And like I said before: any of the outbreaks or the trends that we’re seeing are coming in unvaccinated areas or unvaccinated communities or unvaccinated people.” Making it easy for people who couldn’t make it drive-thrus is one solution. But the government may need further initiatives, including local rural MLAs being far more pro-active in taking on those either procrastinating or opposing vaccines. It may be your choice to get vaccinated, but it’s not your choice to give it others. Rural MLAs need to more aggressively deliver that message — even if it offends a few voters or frustrates a few more that want this to be over. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Theatre might be what community desires I

t is hard to imagine a city Yorkton’s size not having a movie theatre, yet that is the situation at present with the announcement a few weeks ago that the Tower Theatre would not be re-opening after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions for months. The closure leaves a definite hole in terms of entertainment options in the city, and certainly has many wondering if a new theatre might look Yorkton’s way now. But, what about the Tower Theatre building, with its theatre seating, stage area, storage areas and potential office space – could it be the community theatre space that has been talked about for years in Yorkton? The idea of a community theatre of some sort is certainly not new, being brought up at least as far back as community visioning meetings held when James Wilson was mayor. Now some will question the need given both high schools have theatres which can be used by outside groups, but those facilities come with limitations. Since they are school facilities school needs come first, which limits public access through the school year. Since they are school facilities the sale of alcohol at events is often limited or simply not allowed either, and that can be a revenue generator that makes projects more viable. So a public facility has merit. But, it comes down to who pays? Who manages? Who has access? It is easy to suggest the funder be the City of Yorkton, as they should have some desire to fund the arts as they do sports.

To the City’s credit they do fund the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre, the public library and have set aside dollars for the brick mill project, which all fall under arts and culture. But of course the investment is hardly the same as compared to the Gallagher Centre expansion, the new Deer Park clubhouse currently being planned, or the second ice surface renewal or replacement on the horizon. So yes the City would need to be at the table chequebook in-hand to be part of any project that would look to take on the building as a community theatre. However, they need not be leading the process. If the facility is to be a community theatre the community should lead the project. That process is likely best-served by key users taking the first step to meet and discuss the idea – Yorkton Arts Council, Paper Bag Players, Yorkton Film Festival, Free My Muse, the adult band and various dance troupes being logical groups that could have an interest in such a facility. With the help of someone such as Lisa Washington, Community Development Manager with the City to facilitate discussion and help to focus on funding sources the idea could and more importantly should at least be looked at. It costs nothing to sit down and talk about the potential of a community theatre, and just maybe things fall into place and a long time need gets filled for Yorkton.

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Government expands funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder More Saskatchewan families will soon benefit from expanded funding for families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Beginning July 27, 2021, Autism Individualized Funding will be available for children up to age 11. The provincial government first announced the expansion of funding for children between the ages of six and 11 in the 2021-22 Provincial Budget. Children who were 11 on or before March 31, 2021 are eligible to apply for one final payment. “The expansion of

this program will make a positive difference in the daily lives of children with autism and their families,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said. “Children who have a different ability deserve every chance to learn, grow and thrive.” In 2021-22, $10.3 million has been allocated to provide $6,000 annually per child with ASD from six to 11 years old and $8,000 annually per child with ASD under the age of six. An estimated 1,000 families will benefit from the expansion. The program gives parents funding for therapeutic

interventions and family supports that best suit their child’s individual needs. These may include respite services, therapeutic equipment, and training for parents and caregivers. “To create an inclusive province, we need to ensure that children have access to what they need to succeed in their communities,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “Expanding this program meets the recommendation in the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy to improve access to supports for people with disabilities.” “We are very excited

to see the expansion of this program,” Autism Services of Saskatoon Executive Director Lynn Latta said. “Children with autism need access to a continuum of services in those early developmental years. Far too often these are beyond the capacity of the family to fund and difficult decisions are forced to be made. With this funding expansion, that becomes less of an issue and will allow families to plan for and access critically needed services and supports for their child. Autism Services of Saskatoon is pleased to be a support to children and families

as they determine the best service options for their unique situation.” The application form and eligible services list are available at saskatchewan.ca/autism. A registry of autism service providers is available to assist parents in locating service providers. It includes behavioural consultants, physical therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists. Private service providers are encouraged to sign up to be listed on the registry, and can contact autismregistry@ health.gov.sk.ca for more information on how to

do so. ASD Individualized Funding is a joint program involving the Ministries of Health, Social Services and Education. It supports the goals of the 10-year Saskatchewan Disability Strategy and Saskatchewan’s Early Years Plan. The program supplements a continuum of autism services that continue to be provided in the public system, including autism consultants, support workers and rehabilitation therapists. Additional information on the program can be found at saskatchewan.ca/autism.

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Camp returns to in-person

The Saskatchewan Co-operative Association held a day camp at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre last week for kids to enjoy activities, games, and crafts.

Temps above normal By Tanner WallaceScribner

Staff Writer

The heat continued in July, with over ten days hitting the 30-degree mark in the month. The warmest day was July 3, as the temperature hit 35.6 degrees, a record maximum temperature for that day, and followed another recordbreaking day as July 2 hit 34.7 degrees, the highest maximum temperature for that day. Justin Shelly, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said that it was an above-average month. “The preliminary numbers up to July 28 have Yorkton 2.9 degrees above their normal

temperature,” he said. “Which would make it the fourth warmest July on record out of 112 years of date.” Shelly said that the cause of the warmer weather had been a couple of things. “So we had a number of patterns over the month. We had that big heat dome the first part of July, and since then, we’ve had these other smaller heatwaves set up over the region with these upper ridges of high pressure over the area that is producing all of this heated air; down at the surface.” In terms of looking forward to August, Shelly said that things are expected to cool off

a little, with the weather returning to around normal by mid-week next week.

Volunteer recognized The Army Cadets League of Canada (Saskatchewan) have recognized Tracy Grebe The 2834 64th Field Battery Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Yorkton for outstanding contribution, hard work, and long hours. Greba, who is currently treasurer with the local organization, has shown long dedi-

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AAA Expos fall to Broncos The Parkland U18 AAA Expos just couldn’t find a way to score Thursday as they hosted the White Butte U18 AAA Broncos. The Broncos scored two in the second, and then added two more in the sixth on their way to a 4-0 shutout victory. Brady Bye earned the win for the Broncos going the distance allowing four hits and zero runs while striking out five. Expos pitcher Ryan Rathgeber took the loss. He went five and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and four runs while striking out six.

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A Local Immigration Partnership brings together service providers, settlement agencies, community groups, municipal representatives, employers and other key organizations across the municipalities in East Central Saskatchewan to create a welcoming and inclusive community for newcomers to Canada. The main priorities of the LIP are to:

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• Identify and eliminate gaps in programs and services.

• Consolidate community resources and coordinate the delivery of services and programs.

• Help address current labour shortages through recruitment and by preparing employers to hire newcomers.

• Develop a community-based action plan to guide attraction, settlement and integration of newcomers.

• Increase the community’s readiness for newcomers by promoting awareness about the benefits of diversity.

• Provide opportunities for locals and newcomers to learn about and share with each other.


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Lobsters and fun The Yorkton Lions Club hosted its annual LobsterFest July 29 at the Gun

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Club at York Lake. In addition to good food JJ Voss provided entertainment,

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The art installation currently at the Godfrey Dean Gallery.

A ‘playful take’ on modernist art By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer For summer time viewing the Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton offers the show POWERBOXES by David Stonhouse ion display until Aug. 28. “It’s a playful take on modernist painting that mimics industrial fabrication and buildings’ exteriors,” said the artist who was born in Red Deer and now resides in Saskatoon. “It’s an epic colourful installation: instead of works on a wall in a room, the whole room is a work of art. I painted a huge mural that mimics building exteriors that have my sculptural paintings hung on. You’ll see some paintings that look like industrial units, filled with strange textures and optical effects. It’s a lot of fun.” With such an unusual show, does the artist have a favoured piece? “It’s hard to pick a single favourite piece but I think the yellow section of the gallery is my favourite,” said Stonhouse, who a visual artist, curator and educator working in the programming department at the Remai Modern Art Museum. “I have been in love with the multiple shades of yellow recently so I love the palette that I used and the mural com-

bined with the artworks I think is really successful.” For Stonhouse doing something a little different really circles back to what it was that drew him to art in the first place. “I have always had a wild imagination,” he told Yorkton This Week. “As a kid I created makebelieve worlds and drew incessantly. Most of my art back then was based around world creating derived in comics, cartoons and fantasy stories. There was a brief moment in my life that I was alienated from art because of formal, academic teachers trying to control my creativity but I found a way.” Perhaps as rebellion against the teachers, Stonhouse said much of what he has learned about art has been selfgenerated, although formal training remains an asset too. “I have been making art my whole life, most of it self-taught, but I did receive a formal art education through the University of Saskatchewan BFA program,” he said. “While getting a formal education isn’t necessary for all artists, it did a lot for me. Getting my fine art degree pushed me to expand my concepts around art while forcing me to grow and evolve my practice in ways that

wouldn’t have happened otherwise.” Today, he focuses on painting, with added flourishes. “I have a mixed media approach to art that is rooted in painting,” said Stonhouse. “I love working with paint and having conversations with the art history of painting with my work. As for the show at the Godfrey Dean Stonhouse said, “there’s multiple areas of inspiration for this exhibit. “The series started during a CARFAC mentorship program with furniture designer Arthur Perlett where I was learning new skills in woodworking and upholstery that these works sprang out of. “I am inspired by art history and these amazing artists connected to the Emma Lake Workshop: Eli Bornstein, Bob Christy, Kenneth Noland, Donald Judd, Frank Stella as well as local Saskatoon artists that are killin’ it; Tammy Campbell and Clint Neufeld. “Seeing the world through a formalist art lens I found compositions on buildings that could be modern abstract paintings that are filtered through my brain making connections to surreal worlds of video games and cartoons.”

Saskatoon-based artist David Stonhouse.

Whiskers & Tails Five surprising facts about dogs you probably didn’t know He may be man’s best friend, but how much do you really know about your pup? Here are five amazing facts about dogs you probably didn’t realize. 1. Extra eyelids: in addition to top and bottom eyelids, dogs have another in the corner of their eye that acts like a windshield wiper to clean and moisturize the cornea. 2. Feeble taste: dogs gain most information about their food from the way it smells, not the way it tastes. They only have 1,700 taste buds on their tongues compared to our 9,000.

response to the need to stay warm and to protect their abdomen and organs from predators. 4. Amazing noses: not only is their sense of smell 10,000 times stronger than ours, every dog’s nose print is as distinctive as a human fingerprint. 5. Remarkable ears: each dog ear has 18 muscles that enable it to turn, tilt, raise, lower and move, thereby allowing Fido to hear faraway sounds — up to four times as far as a normal human ear can detect! Dogs can also hear high-frequency pitches humans can’t detect.

3. Instinctive sleeping: when your dog curls into a ball to sleep, it’s not just adorable, it’s also an instinctive

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Keeping valuable traditions—including ice cream Keeping valuable traditions—including ice cream Tradition. That’s why Ezra, aged six years and eight hours, sits at our table, eying his breakfast: a vast bowl of Neapolitan ice cream. He chose that yesterday in the store, over my suggestions of more sophisticated options. “How about maple walnut? Black cherry? Rocky road?” But, no. He had his eye on the striped stuff. In his family, ice cream is always the breakfast entre on birthdays. The entre, the side, and the dessert. And since tradition is portable, the custom followed him to

Nana’s house. I sit with him as he eats. I wonder how this littlest bean, the youngest of six siblings, could have reached six so quickly? Amazed at how much he already knows, realizing that in these formative years, more information has been stuffed into his knowledge bank than will be deposited the rest of his life. A puff of days, of God’s good grace, and six years post-birth, we sit discussing big stuff. Giant hogweed and phototoxic sap. “It gives you third-degree burns, Nana. You grew up with poison ivy, Nana, but I have to grow up knowing ‘bout giant hog-

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Sunny Side Up weed. Thankfully, it’s not in Saskatchewan yet. Maybe when I’m an adult, they will have obliterated it.” Firecracker quick, he jumps to microscopic things. “Nana, you have moss on your big tree. You maybe have tiny animals living in it.” “Tiny animals?” “Tardigrades.

Basically, they’re the size of a pin tip. That is very small. They live in moss. Some people call them moss piglets.” I had to look those up. He’s right. I feel like something microscopic myself. But he quickly shifts gears. “Basically, Jericho was smaller than Melville, Nana. I heard about it. And

also there is…” “You’re amazing, Ezra.” I tell him. “Do you know that God has a fantastical plan for your life?” He smiles. Ezra has stayed with me for three days now. In Rick’s absence, I had him all to myself. I’m nearly a Harvard scholar by now, I think. A tired one. I love this little bean to bits, but what I noted in the column I wrote at the time of his birth is even truer now: Throughout these busy grandparenting years his grandfather and I have developed an energy crisis. We run out of batteries a tad sooner (a big tad sooner) than the children

and need to recharge more often, especially after recess lets out at our house. Some days it takes three days to recharge, in fact. But having a large and loving family of active human be’ins has incalculable rewards. Great conversations, for one. Ezra, you make Nana and Gampa’s hearts sing, even when we’re too tired to show it. Our prayers will follow you as long as we can string the words together. And when our batteries won’t recharge on earth, ever again, they’ll live on in God’s ears. And that’s tradition, too. God’s and ours.

Aroma of dill brings back memories See what local gardeners have on offer at the Yorkton Gardener’s Market on Saturday, from 9AM till noon at the north parking lot of the Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre, corner of Melrose and Simpson. Here’s a chance for local, home-grown produce, plus other items that include eggs, jams, relish, flowers, and honey. I’ve been told that there is also delicious baking there as well! If you have any questions about the market, or perhaps would like to be a

vendor, just call Glen at (306) 783-7040. We were out picking dill again the other day. You know how they say that fragrance is one of the best triggers of memory? Well, smelling the aroma of the dill took me back to Sweet Pea’s cozy kitchen, and memories of her making her delicious borscht. Mom would make big batches at a time, and everything came from her bountiful garden: the beets, potatoes, peas, carrots, onions, cabbage, and of course, the dill. I can still

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ing it for supper that day, with some of her amazing whole wheat buns, well, it just couldn’t get better than that! You know me: the aroma and the memories brought a tear or two to my eyes, but what happy memories they are to treasure! So what’s the story with dill? I did some homework, and was surprised to learn that it is a member of the celery family. The two-dollar name for dill is Anethum graveolens. It is an herb that many cultures all over the world use in some of their most beloved recipes. It can be used fresh or dried, and it

freezes well, a real treat to enjoy in midwinter. As a garden plant, it grows about three feet high, on sturdy stems with the fine, fern-like leaves that we know so well. It likes full sun, and well-drained soil. Dill is one of those plants that really needs to be planted only once, because it seeds itself easily and will probably re-visit your garden again next year. And guess what, it can even be grown in containers! Just use a deeper container and be sure to water it well! An added bonus is that the plant has lovely umbrella-shaped “flowers” that will turn into seeds as the plants matures; but till then, the bees and other pollinators love them! And here’s a dilly factoid: dill has been around for thousands of years, and dill seeds were even found in the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep II. We can only guess: was

it put there because he enjoyed foods with dill, or was dill seed considered a valuable commodity in Egypt? He probably couldn’t even imagine the delicious flavors of dill pickles or borscht! But it’s interesting to note how valued and important this herb was over the centuries, to everyone from kings to everyday gardeners. Visit the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society at www.yorktonhort.ca and see our Virtual Flower Show starting August 5 at 1:00 PM and enjoy seeing our members’ flowers and plants! It’s been a challenging year with the heat but there is always beauty in the garden! Be sure to check out the show! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their hard work, even in this heat! Have a great week, be careful of the heat, and be sure to wear a hat!

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Self-research important on food safety When it comes to food safety, consumers can be forgiven for at times being confused about just what is safe and what is dangerous. In was back in 2015 when the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans”. That pronouncement set off an extended debate surrounding the widely used pesticide, sending shudders of concern through consumers worried about food safety and among farmers wondering if a popular weed control option might be more tightly controlled, or

ultimately lost. Ultimately, the furor died down with regulatory agencies in a number of countries including the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency determining that use of glyphosate following label directions show no evidence of human carcinogenicity. Now the storyline seems to have taken a complete turn around. In May, Health Canada proposed increasing the maximum residue levels of glyphosate for commodities such as oats, lentils, peas and beans. For traditional producers the news will

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Calvin Daniels be seen as positive – an affirmation that glyphosate remains a very safe product. Given that producers now regularly grow crops which have been developed to be glyphosate resistant, allowing for a steady use of the product in weed control, continued use and high-

er tolerances are very positive. Canadians had 75 days to comment on the changes. The consultation period ended July 20. It will be interesting to see what sort of comments come out of the process, especially given the concerns raised in 2015.

A larger concern though comes out of the winding road glyphosate safety has been on the last few years, and that is how consumers wade through the increasing volume of information at their fingertips. The first step is always to check the source, as the internet is a world where almost anything can be posted by expert or inexpert alike. However, the interpretation of research data is not an exact science, and different people will draw different conclusions based on the same material. It comes down to consumers needing to

thoroughly investigate those things they feel are concerning to them. It is not a case of accepting the first report, or story one reads, but looking to find multiple reputable sources offering their findings and then making the best decision possible. It will not always be a simple black and white thing – whether to continue eating a certain thing, or opting not to because of health concerns. Instead, consumers must make the best decision to balance what they feel is an acceptable risk with the best conclusions they can find.

Continued heat hastens harvest Haying continues throughout the province with few rainfall delays this past week. Livestock producers now have 15 per cent of hay crop cut and 75 per cent baled or put into silage. Many producers across the province have finished their haying operations. Hay quality is rated as four per cent excellent, 40 per cent good, 34 per cent fair and 22 per cent poor. Many farmers have indicated that hay yields are below normal this year, particularly in areas that received less rainfall in early summer and a second cut is extremely unlikely. Heat has accelerated the ripening and maturation of all crops across the province and some producers have begun harvesting. The estimated yields for many crops across the province is expected to be well below average. Any rain now won’t increase yields but would have a positive effect next year. Rainfall this past week varied throughout the province, ranging from none in many areas to 55 mm in areas around Indian Head and Neilburg. The Lumsden area received 33 mm, the Langenburg area 30 mm and the Saltcoats area 24 mm. Above normal temperatures combined with a lack of substantial rainfall have caused topsoil moisture levels to continue to trend downward. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent adequate,

38 per cent short and 58 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent adequate, 27 per cent short and 71 per cent very short. The prolonged drought conditions have rapidly deteriorated crop conditions and a majority of crops are rated as poor to fair. All crops are well ahead of their normal developmental stages for this time of year and many are ripe enough to begin harvest. Some producers have started harvesting, while others are still assessing yields and determining if cutting and baling is the better option. Strong winds, drought stress, hail, heat and grasshoppers took their toll on crops this past week. There is little producers can do at this point in the season to address these environmental factors out of their control. Producers are busy finishing up haying, conducting yield assessments, harvesting or getting equipment and bins ready for harvest. East-Central Saskatchewan: • Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas • Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas Livestock producers across the region have made very good progress with their haying operations, 70 per cent of the hay crop has been baled

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or put into silage with another 20 per cent cut and waiting to be baled or put into silage. Hay quality is currently rated as three per cent excellent, 41 per cent good, 31 per cent fair and 25 per cent poor. Rainfall in the region ranged from nil to 33 mm in the Lumsden area. The Langenburg area received 30 mm, the Saltcoats area 24, the Esterhazy and Yorkton areas 14 mm and the Preeceville area 10 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions have continued to deplete in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and 60 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent adequate, 25 per cent short and 75 per cent very short. District 6A is reporting that 94 per cent of the

cropland and 98 per cent of the hay and pasture land is very short topsoil moisture at this time. Crop development continues to progress quickly this past week due to warm temperatures. The majority of the crop in the region is rated as being in poor to good condition. Most of the region is suffering under severe drought stress but there are pockets where more rainfall was received and the crops in these areas look slightly better. Most of the crop damage this past week was due to drought stress and wind. There have also been reports of damage from heavy localized rain and minor hail storm, which resulted in flattened crops. Farmers are busy finishing up haying, conducting yield assessments, harvesting or getting equipment and bins

ready for harvest. Provincially, producers are reminded that in response to the feed shortage this year, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is doubling the Low Yield Appraisal threshold values for customers who salvage their cereal or pulse crops as feed, without negatively impacting future individual coverage. Customers are asked to contact their local SCIC office before they graze, bale or silage any damaged crops to discuss their options. Additionally, the Government of Saskatchewan is making changes to temporarily increase the maximum funding a livestock producer can receive from the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) for dugouts, wells and pipelines for agricultural use.

This change will be in effect for the April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, time period. The maximum rebate for livestock producers during this time period will increase from $50,000 to $150,000. The first $50,000 will be based on a 50-50 cost-share and the remaining $100,000 will be on a 70-30 government-producer costshare. Producers can contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 for more information. We would like to also remind producers that the Farm Stress Line is available for support if you need it. It is a confidential service, available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, toll-free at 1-800-667-4442. Calls are answered by Mobile Crisis Services Regina, a non-profit, communitybased agency and there is no call display.

New Research Chair at USask will help maximize environmental, economic benefits of forage crops Saskatoon – A new Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization Chair will be established at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to connect the study of soils, plants, animals, economics, and ecosystems to tap into forage crops’ full range of benefits. “The Chair will help to address concerns raised for a number of years by producers searching for expanded forage management information,” said Matt Bowman, chair of

the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and a producer from Thornloe, Ont. “We need the science in order to better manage complex forage systems, implement effective utilization strategies, and understand the associated environmental benefits created through the dynamic soilplant-animal interface.” Funding for the research chair will be provided from a variety of sources. Industry contributions include $2.5 million from the Beef

Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and $1 million from the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA). The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will provide $750,000 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at USask will contribute $320,000. “The role of rangeland and forages in our ecosystem cannot be taken for granted,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal minister of

Agriculture and AgriFood. “Rangeland plants increase the resilience of the ecosystem and create natural benefits such as carbon sequestration and soil stabilization, as well as for pollinators. This new research chair position will help further our understanding in these areas.” “This research chair will work with partners from across the province to develop practical tools for producers,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister

David Marit said. “This investment will help grow the livestock sector and bring us closer to achieving the goals outlined in Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth, including our target to increase livestock cash receipts to $3 billion.” A 2012 assessment concluded lack of research and development investment in the Canadian forage industry meant advances in forage had not kept pace with developments in other crops. The beef and cat-

tle industry is increasingly seeing forages as a high-value feed source. “Saskatchewan is looking to increase crop production and livestock cash receipts as a means of economic growth. This new chair will create momentum to meet this objective, and support the agricultural industry worldwide,” said USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh. “Strengthening this sector and bolstering food security is a focus of Continued on page A15


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Brett Peppler swings and misses but the Rockets would win in the end.

Rockets advance with late inning effort By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Rhein Rockets are leading a charmed life as the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League playoffs get underway. The Rockets were in Wadena Monday to face the Rosebud Royals

and found themselves down 6-1 going to the final inning of play. But the Rocket bats hit hyper-drive, and they plated six runs for a 7-4 win. Veteran Terry Peppler pitched the win for Rhein. Terry Peppler was back in the pitching circle to start game two of the best-of-three series Wednesday even-

ing in Rhein but would not complete the game as Brett Peppler was used in relief late. The Royals looked to have the game in hand headed to the home half of the seventh, up 6-2. But again, things went the Rockets way in their final at-bat. A two-run homer by Dave Renkas

would tie the score, and the winning run would come in from third on a wild pitch later in the frame to complete the comeback and a series sweep. The Rockets face Wynyard. The teams meet at 6:30 Wednesday in Rhein.

Baskets installed at Melville disc golf course The Melville Disc Golf Course now has shiny new Innova baskets. The baskets, installed July 29, replace tonal targets, which have been in place since the course was first installed at the regional park / city-owned property. The installation is just in time as the course will co-host the 16th Annual Sask Open Driven by

Innova Disc Golf Tournament. The combined Patrick and Rodney Ridge Parks in Yorkton and the Melville course will be used for the event, which will feature men’s, women’s, and youth divisions. The event, which was held at Murray Disc Golf (Watrous) in 2020, will be held on Aug. 14 and 15.

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Biggar pitcher drafted by Padres Major Baseball recently held its annual draft, and Biggar’s Garrett Hawkins was selected by the San Diego Padres. The right-handed pitcher was selected in the ninth round, 280th overall. Hawkins said the announcement was one of joy. “I was just instantly excited and ready to take the next step,” he said in a recent telephone interview. Hawkins said he was aware the Padres were at least interested in him. “The Padres have a Canadian coach,” he said, adding, “He came out and saw me when I was still at UBC (University of British Columbia), so I kind of knew they were inter-

ested.” Hawkins said he hasn’t exactly followed the Padres, but what he knows makes him excited to be in the team’s plans. “I don’t know a ton. I just know they’ve got some young guys that are really on the rise. I’m just happy to be part of that,” he said. Hawkins said he expects to sign a deal once a physical is out of the way; adding inking a deal if he was drafted was always the plan. “I want to take this as far as I can,” he said, adding he will take baseball as far as he can, and if things don’t work out, he’ll head back to college to finish his degree. Hawkins was taking kinesiology at UBC, adding it was the education that took him west.

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Sports “The program I was taking was nationally ranked,” he said, adding it helped too that the baseball program was a good one. On a visit to the campus, the baseball coach and program both impressed the big right-hander who stands 6-foot-5. Hawkins said his size is a definite asset on the mound. “I hit the zone. I’ve always kind of been a strike-thrower,” he said,

adding that he is not exactly a power pitcher, although the velocity is improving, “. . . But I have a presence on the mound. I’m a big figure. I don’t let the hitter get comfortable.” It helped Hawkins for the draft that with UBC not playing baseball due to COVID-19, he headed south to play this summer for the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League, where he was off to 1-0, with a 2.62 ERA in six starts, walk-

ing two and striking out 32 in 24 innings. “There’s not a lot of scouts in Canada to get looks,” said Hawkins, so good numbers in the Draft League helped catch some looks. “It showed what I could do when I got some innings.” Hawkins, who was born in 2000, said as a kid he played the full range of sports in Biggar. “Growing up, I basically played everything, basketball, volleyball. I curled, played hockey,” he said, adding ultimately, he chose to focus on baseball. “I think I just kind of had a knack for it growing up,” he said. Locally, fans might recall Hawkins as in the summer of 2019, Hawkins played in the Western Major Baseball

League for the Swift Current 57’s. He posted a 3-2 record with a 2.91 ERA in 10 games, making five starts and striking out 38 batters in 34 innings and walking 12. Hawkins was also part of Team Saskatchewan national championship-winning squads in 2016 and 2017, capturing a Canada Cup in 2016 and claiming gold at the Jeux Canada Summer Games in 2017. Where he ends up next is still to be determined, but Hawkins said he’s just going to go where the Padres think he needs to be. “I’m just kind of going with the flow right now,” he said, adding when he finally inks the contract, it might all seem a bit more real and immediate.

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FEHRENBACH - Jackie Fehrenbach of Yorkton, beloved wife of Howie Fehrenbach, passed away on Wednesday, January 29 2020 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 81 years of age. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Bertha Morosoff; first husband, Corporal Robert M. Thompson; daughter Dawn Madsen (nee Thompson); granddaughter Mya Fehrenbach. Lovingly remembered and missed by husband Howie; her children; Bruce (Karla) Thompson, Kris (Darren) Hinz, Tyler (Krystal) Fehrenbach, Cami (Blair) Ryan. Grandchildren: Ashley, (Trevor) Zell, Carter (Kristyn) Madsen, Tanner Thompson, Kelsey Thompson, Cassidy Hinz, Camryn Hinz, Ty Fehrenbach, Raya Fehrenbach, Tanya, (Brin) Tourand, and Hayden Ryan. Friends are invited to join the family to celebrate and remember Jackie’s life on Thursday, August 5 2021 at 11:00am at Westview United Church, Yorkton. Interment to follow in the Trinity Columbarium, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. In her memory donations will be graciously accepted by Westview United Church and the M.S. Society of Canada. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com

MCBETH - Alisha Ann McBeth, beloved partner of Conrad Glowa, passed away in Yorkton, SK on July 20, 2021 at the age of 35. On July 12, 1986, a beautiful baby girl, Alisha Ann was born in Prince Albert to her parents Doby and Gary. She grew up and graduated in Terrace, BC and later moved to Saskatoon where she and Conrad met. Not long after that she moved to Yorkton where she quickly became part of the Glowa family. Alisha was a very caring person which is why she chose the field of care worker. Young and old were drawn to her bubbly personality. She loved to have fun in so many ways. Whether it was games at the arcade (The Claw), riding with Con on the Vespa scooter, bowling, fireworks, music, cooking delicious meals, being with family and friends, and playing with her dog, Snickerz, she enjoyed it all and with much enthusiasm!! Alisha was a person you would never forget She leaves to cherish her memory, Conrad Glowa; parents: Doby and John Rasmussen, Gary Stefanuk; sisters, Rebecca Nyland and Dorianne Geske; brothers, Shayne Rasmussen and Lance Rasmussen; nephews, Colbin and Kayden; grandparents, Ernie and Jan Stefanuk as well as aunts, cousins and friends; Conrad’s parents, Allan and Cheryl Glowa; sister in law, Chellan Barsi and John; brother in law, Dustin Glowa and Meghan Brine; nephews, Dylan and Ian Barsi; grandfather, Ken Kitsch as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and her boy, Snix. Love you sweet girl. Till we meet again. The Funeral Service was held on July 27, 2021 in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant, officiating. Darren Kitch shared a tribute, and the hymn “Softly and Tenderly” was played. Conrad Glowa served as the urn bearer for the interment in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com

BYBLOW – Mary Byblow of Prince Albert, formerly of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Peter Byblow passed over peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the age of 95 at the Herb Bassett Home in Prince Albert, SK. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter, of 66 years, her parents, several brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in law, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mary was the third child of John and Katie Krywulak and was born in the Beckenham District. She was no stranger to hard work early in her life, as she helped her mother raise and care for her younger siblings while her parents worked together to build their new homestead. She was able to go to school to grade three at Bon Accord School. Mary married Peter Byblow on July 29, 1945 and left her family to live with Peter in the Sheho area. After several years they made their way to, and settled in Yorkton, Sk. where they raised their five children. At around the age of 30 she began a career with the Yorkton Union Hospital in the dietary department, where she worked for 35 years. Those early years were extremely challenging, with no electricity or running water in the home, and often having to walk from the house to the highway in deep snow drifts to catch a taxi to get to work at 7:00 a.m., but not before she made lunches and got her kids ready for school. Mary enjoyed her work and made lifelong friends with many of her coworkers. Peter built them a new home, which they moved into in 1976. Mary was Peter’s only construction crew, working long hours along side Peter, carrying lumber, holding boards, and hauling cinder blocks for the foundation, etc. Mary loved when her children and grandchildren came to visit. Most of her grandchildren lived far away and didn’t visit often, but when they did, she wouldn’t wash their tiny fingerprints off the windowpanes or television screen for weeks. Keeping those reminders helped her feel close to them. She would often take long bus rides to go and visit her family and help out whenever she could. Mary was a devoted and active member of her parish and the UCWL. She often wasn’t able to contribute as much time as she would have liked because of work commitments, but after she retired, she was able to spend the time she wanted, helping in whatever capacity she could. Learning to drive was a dream of Mary’s, but she was never able to make that dream come true. In October, 2000, Mary and Peter moved to St. Volodymyr’s Villa in Saskatoon, where they resided until 2008 when they moved to Prince Albert, Sk. In August, 2010, Mary moved into the Herb Bassett Long Term Care Home in Prince Albert, where she became a cherished member of the entire care staff family. To lovingly remember her, she leaves five children: Ted (Lorraine), Theresa (Clarence), Orest (Annette), Iris (Alan), Eugene (Diane), 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 and the Funeral Liturgy on Friday, July 30, 2021 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Yevhen Zadorozhnyi, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and St. Mary’s choir members. The cross bearer was Jordan Gabriel-Cannon and the epistle reader was Shannon Reimer. Members of Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League led the Rosary and held an Honour Guard. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ted Byblow, Eugene Byblow, Alan Cannon, Ernie Dmyterko, Jeremy Cannon and Billy Cannon serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to Alzheimer’s Society - 2550 12 Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com

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HOUSTON - C Stuart Houston 26/09/1927-22/07/2021 achieved a degree of success in each of three distinct fields, that most people would have been happy to achieve in one. Stuart was born in North Dakota where his parents, Dr Sigga Christianson Houston and Dr. Clarence Joseph Houston practiced briefly before relocating to Yorkton, SK. Stuart’s interest in ornithology began as a boy in Yorkton, fostered by an amateur naturalist, Isabel Priestly and subsequently by his work for Ducks Unlimited. Stuart completed his medical degree at the University of Manitoba and spent eight years in General Practice in Yorkton. Stuart then specialized in Radiology (now Medical Imaging) at the University of Saskatchewan with one year in Boston, pursuing a particular interest in pediatric radiology. He returned to a faculty position at the University of Saskatchewan where he stayed for his professional career. He served a term as chair of the department but particularly enjoyed his term as editor of the Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists. He served on the Council of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and was the only professor in the College of Medicine to have been named honourary president of the Student Medical Society three times. He maintained a lifelong commitment to Ornithology, mainly expressed through banding birds. To 2014 he had banded 150,283 individual birds of 211 species, with 3,945 recoveries of 84 species (the highest number of species and 4 subspecies recovered of any Canadian bander). Over decades he cultivated an extraordinary network of people, mostly farmers, who notified him, for example, when they found an owl nest on their land. Equally remarkable was the army of both young and old who volunteered to climb trees to bird nests or chase down smelly young pelicans to band. He was also an active member of the Saskatoon and provincial Natural History societies and participated extensively in their activities. His work in ornithology included four books on Saskatchewan natural history and 311 articles in ornithology and natural history journals, and culminated in 2020 with the publication with Frank Roy and Alan Smith of the definitive book on the Birds of Saskatchewan. He remained keenly involved in his most recent project, banding and wing-tagging turkey vultures, until his last year. His third concurrent career was as a historian and his 13 other books all had historical subjects. Four described the observations of early Canadian explorer naturalists with the Franklin expedition, two were biographies of pioneer Saskatchewan doctors and three, starting with Steps on the Road to Medicare, described Saskatchewan’s early achievements in health care. In large part he was able to do all this with the help of his wife, Mary Isabel neé Belcher. Stuart married Mary in Dilke, SK on 12/08/1951 and was devoted to and inseparable from her for the next 68 years. Mary kept the household running as well as making a major contribution to the banding efforts and contributing to the research for many of his publications. Looking back, however, we kids were blissfully unaware of his many commitments since he was always home for meals and available to drive us to hockey games or canoe trips. He received many honours including D. Litt and D CnL degrees, Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Officer of the Order of Canada, and innumerable other awards, local, national and international, in all three spheres of his activities. Stuart was predeceased by Mary in 2019. He is survived by children Stan (Venta Kabzems), Margaret (Richard Ehman), David (Kate Bell) and Donald (Marty Helgerson), 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Given COVID restrictions, a small family service will be held 31/08/2021 at Emmanuel Anglican Church. We are exploring the possibility of Zoom participation; if you would wish to participate in the possible virtual event, please e-mail bellhouston@gmail.com . A larger in person celebration is planned for next year. If you wish to be notified of the details when they become available, please e-mail shouston@ualberta.ca. Donations can be made to Nature Saskatchewan info@naturesask.ca or Luther Care at foundation@luthercare.com

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MINTENKO, Charlie God looked around his garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone... For part of us went with you The day God called you home. Love, Charlene and family Announcements CRESCENT CREEK ORCHARDyou pick cherries, $15/pail, West of Yorkton on Hwy 52 to Fenwood grid, 4 km South. 306-539-2717

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Lawn & Garden JOHN DEER E110 riding lawn mower. Like new, mint condition, cover and front bumper, low hours. Asking $2,650.00. Phone 306-5620280.

Services for Hire BUILDING NEW, Doing Renos, need repairs. Over 20yrs. experience. Able to do framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tape, texture, paint, flooring. Specialize in walk-in tile showers, finish carpentry, windows & doors, siding, decks. Will travel. Guaranteed workmanship. Call Glen 306-6414987.

Farms for Sale FARM FOR SALE by owner. South half of 5-26-5 West of 2nd meridian. Located approx. 12 km West of Yorkton on Hwy 52. 180 cultivated acres, yard with buildings, water, power & gas. Phone: 306-783-7078

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NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive. Available December. Call Shelby 780-208-3337.

Houses For Rent SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for a 3 bedroom home. Fridge and stove included. Well kept, clean and quiet neighborhood. Rent is based on income. No Pets. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

Suites For Rent SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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PLAN NUMBER 5-3691 A P P E A L I N G BUNGALOW WITH BONUS ROOM This appealing bungalow features an unfinished bonus room with sloping ceilings above the double garage, an ideal space for a studio or a rumpus room. Otherwise, the living space is all on one floor, without a basement. Entry is through a covered porch into a foyer. Ahead, past a triangular display case, is the openplan great room, which features a gas fireplace, set in a corner to save space. Windows look onto a partly covered patio. The dining area also overlooks the patio, and has a doorway onto the covered portion, an excellent place to put the barbecue for year-round grilling. The kitchen is separated from the dining area and great room by a prep island with a three-seat eating bar. The L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook, who will also appre-

ciate the window over the double sink. Across the corridor from the second bedroom is a roomy walk-in pantry, as well as a storage closet. The master suite looks out to the back garden and includes a threepiece en-suite and a walkin closet A linen closet is located just outside the laundry room, which has a coat closet and access to the double garage. In bedroom no. 2, the closet occupies a bayedout space. Outside the window in the third bedroom or den is an outdoor planter. Both these rooms share a three-piece bathroom. The double garage has access to the laundry room, as well as to the stairway to the bonus room. An optional stairway location is included in the plans. Exterior finishes include wood siding, with board-and-batten on the gable end. A brick pillar marks the entrance. This home measures 35 feet wide by 54 feet deep, for a total of 1,355

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2006 VOLKSWAGON JETTA Diesel TDI. 4 dr, sunroof, 202,000 km, automatic, command start & AC. Comes with new tires & steel rims. Excellent condition. Asking $6,250.00 OBO. Call 306-6217490.

28FT COACHMAN CAMPER for sale. Sleeps 6/ separate bedroom, new a/s, new full canopy and hardware. $9,000.00 OBO. Phone 306745-6399.

2014 FORD FOCUS Hatchback, ATC, automatic, command start, heated seats, new battery and tires, excellent condition. Asking $6900.00, call or text 306-6208957

24’ MP HEADER AIR REEL excellent for straight cutting short crops & regular canola. $2500.00. Phone: 306-338-2750.

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Parts & Accessories 2019 CHEV SILVERADO Z71, double cab 4x4, 5.3 auto. 67,000 km, rebuilt status. Phone: 306621-5625 or 306-782-9497. Excellent condition. DRIVE TRAIN for Jeep Comanche. Transmission has zero miles. Phone: 306-641-4987. GREAT PRICES on new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca. Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph. 204-532-2187 Russell, MB.

Rentals & Leases LOOKING TO RENT indoor year round storage for 30 ft. camper trailer in Yorkton area. Phone: (306) 783-3811.

Trucks & Vans 2006 DODGE CARAVAN, ATC,183 k’s, new tires and windshield, great running order, no rust. Asking $4500.00, call or text 306-620-8957

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Eston 814 bailer, New Holland SNH 499 12ft. hay bine, NH twin rakes, excellent shape, shedded, field ready. 306-548-4340. Stenen, SK. Excellent Combination 90ft. Brandt high clearance with 835 versatile auto steer & GPS. Also, Melroe 216 Spray-Coupe. 306-548-4340 Stenen. SK

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AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

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NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina Sk, is now buying Organic & Conventional milling wheat. Contact a grain buyer at 306-751-2440 or 306751-2043 for pricing and delivery.

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NEW RESEARCH Continued from page A11 USask as we provide research the world needs.” There’s growing recognition that forage crops play a critical role in nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, promoting biodiversity, and protecting wildlife habitat. The livestock industry believes the value of these environmental and ecological benefits complement forages’ economic impact. “Forage production and utilization is the foundation of beef cattle productivity and competitiveness,” said Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association

Chair Arnold Balicki. “After years of advocacy it is gratifying to see this position created via partnership between producers, government, USask and GIFS.” The new research chair will be located in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at USask, as a joint appointment between the Department of Plant Sciences and Department of Animal and Poultry Science. Among key roles will be to ensure USask is at the leading edge of research on use of forage in the beef industry, connect expertise in the field locally, nationally,

Saskatoon – An international team of researchers is hopeful that their green method for producing fertilizer could help to reduce

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Coordinator, Academics & Student Services Parkland College is currently seeking a Coordinator for the Academics & Student Services program. This program will take place in Yorkton, SK. This is a Part-Time, Term Position from August 16, 2021 - May 5, 2022 with .5 FTE (approximately 18.5 hours per week). The Opportunity: Under the supervision of the Manager, Learner & International Services this position is primarily responsible for the delivery, coordination, and ongoing maintenance of Adult Basic Education and or Literacy programs and learner services programs for the College. These programs may include brokered programs, cost recovery programs or programs developed to meet a specific industry need. This will include institute credit, industry credit, and non-credit courses and programs. Requirements: • The minimum educational qualification for this position is a four-year post-secondary degree in Education with training relevant to Adult Education and Literacy from a recognized institution. • This education will provide an understanding of the limitations and process of Literacy & Adult Basic Education, learner needs and behaviors, instructional strategies, student centered learning, and cooperative learning, knowledge of development and coordination of instructor and instructor aid support system, budgeting, and proposal writing. • The minimum amount of practical, related experience required to perform the duties of this position is two or more years’ classroom instructional experience in an Adult learning environment. This knowledge and experience will demonstrate the skills required to budget programs and services, to negotiate with partners, deal with sensitive situations, and lead and supervise within the program area. This experience would provide knowledge in Adult Education programs and development, needs assessment, budgeting, proposal writing, analytical and research skills. • Demonstrated experience working in a cross-cultural environment For a more detailed description of the position and required qualifications, visit www.parklandcollege.sk.ca. Closing Date: August 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM Please send your application electronically, quoting competition #21-2122 to: careers@parklandcollege.sk.ca Candidates will be required to provide a sufficient vulnerable sector check prior to initial employment.

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and internationally, and grow funding support for research. “This is a great opportunity for GIFS and the Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre program that we manage on behalf of USask, as it gives us the opportunity to work together with partners—government, industry and USask’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources—to deliver value to the agriculture and food sectors,” said GIFS Chief Executive Officer Steven Webb. “This collaboration will help us advance the sectors in a manner that is economically, environmentally and

socially sustainable.” The international search will begin this summer and USask anticipates filling the position before the end of 2021. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen and grow Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors. This commitment includes $2 billion for programs cost-shared by the federal and provincial/territorial governments that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

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billion people. However, the only commercially available method to produce ammonia—a key ingredient in fertilizers— is not environmentally friendly. The standard HaberBosch procedure for converting nitrogen gas (N2) to ammonia is energy intensive. This process accounts for about 1-2% of global energy consumption as well as 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A research team involving scientists from Calgary, Toronto, Houston and Tennessee recently developed a new, green process for converting the nitrates (NO3) in industrial wastewater into ammonia. Dr. Haotian Wang, an assistant professor at Rice University, and colleagues successfully converted nitrate to ammonia by adding electricity to a single atom catalyst. Honing in on a single atomic site was key to ensuring the desired reaction. “If we have multiple active sites, we could end up with nitrogen gas instead,” said Wang. Single atom catalysts are created by reducing or shrinking a nanoparticle down to a single atom. Nanoparticles are made up of hundreds or thousands of individual atoms. After testing a variety of single atom catalysts, the team found that iron was the most effective at converting nitrate into ammonia and recently published their findings. Wang said the SXRMB beamline at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan was a critical tool in their work. “It enabled us to confirm that the cata-

lyst we used was in fact a single atom catalyst and not a cluster of atoms or a nanoparticle.” Team member Dr. Samira Siahrostami and her colleagues at the University of Calgary, used computational chemistry to study the atomic structure of the catalyst, to better understand why single atoms of iron selectively produce ammonia but do not generate other products such as nitrogen. While these are still early days for this type of research, Wang said the team’s initial results are very promising. “What we found shows that this is possible,” says Wang. “We can use something that is a headache, the wastewater that people want to get rid of, to produce a valuable chemical with the input of renewable electricity. And we can do that without generating more carbon dioxide emissions.” Traditional thermal catalysis uses fossil fuels and the energy conversion is considerably less efficient. Next steps include figuring out how to boost the catalyst’s efficiency and stability—so it can be scaled up for use in realworld applications—and doing more experiments using industrial wastewater, which has a more complex chemistry than the samples the team used. Co-author Dr. Samira Siahrostami with the University of Calgary said their team will use what they have learned to finetune the process and generate a purer, more concentrated form of ammonia from wastewater. “Having a more efficient catalyst material would help to boost the reaction even further.”


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Caterpillars borrow weapons from viruses in battle against parasitic wasps: USask research Saskatoon – New research found caterpillars defend themselves against parasitic wasps using weapons also found in another enemy—viruses. Exactly how the caterpillars are winning this tiny evolutionary arms race is the subject of an article just published in the journal Science by an international research team including scientists from University of

Large populations of insects can be the targets of multiple parasites and pathogens resulting in a biological arms race where parasite and pathogen compete for the same host . . .” — Dr. Martin Erlandson Saskatchewan (USask). “The objective was to determine the under-

lying molecular mechanism that allows some viruses to prevail,” said

Dr. Martin Erlandson (PhD), USask adjunct professor and lead inves-

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tigator of the Canadian component. “We identified insect-specific viruses that encode proteins that inhibit the development of competing parasites.” In lepidopterans, a category of insect which include butterflies and moths, viruses specific to the insects create a protein which kills off or stunts the growth of the larvae of some parasitic wasps.

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Lakeview Insurance Brokers in the Linden Square Mall officially opened in Yorkton Monday. The event included a barbecue

with proceeds going to Carla’s Crusaders which is in support of a local who has lived with pancreatic cancer the past two years.

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Erlandson also identified similar genes to produce the parasite killing protein in caterpillars, suggesting that multiple horizontal gene transfer events occurred where DNA for different toxic proteins was transferred between viruses and from viruses to the caterpillar host. “Large populations of insects can be the targets of multiple parasites and pathogens resulting in a biological arms race where parasite and pathogen compete for the same host as well as the host evolving defences against these agents,” Erlandson said. The researchers found that northern armyworm—an insect potentially devastating to maize, sorghum, and rice crops—when infected with entomopoxvirus, were lethal to the larva laid by Cotesia kariyai, their most common parasitic wasp adversary, as well as other closely-related varieties of wasps. A better understanding of how viruses and parasitic wasps interact could present new, improved strategies for environmentally sustainable insect pest control through the combined use of viruses and parasites, Erlandson said. The research team also involved former USask doctoral biology student Dr. Edyta Sieminska (PhD), researchers from Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, as well as researchers from Spain’s University of Valencia, Korea’s Andong National University, and Japan’s Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Arysta Life Science Corporation, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, and National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. The Canadian portion of the research was funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Genomics Grants.

Plan now to be a part of this year’s Fall editions of Pre-Harvest, Harvest Progress and Harvest Report. Editorial in these special editions will focus on the progress of the crop, plus new and exciting developments in the industry.

PRE-HARVEST

Distributed Friday, August 27, 2021 Deadline Friday, August 20, 2021

HARVEST PROGRESS

Distributed Friday, September 10, 2021 Deadline Friday, September 3, 2021

HARVEST REPORT

Distributed Friday, October 01, 2021 Deadline Friday, September 24, 2021

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