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Paving work Crews continue to work on resurfacing and expanding Highway #9 near Canora allowing for passing lanes to be installed. The work is part of an expansion of pass-

ing lanes on several stretches of highway in the province including the Canora to Yorkton to Melville corridor. The Melville to Yorkton lanes opened in 2020.

City approves hotel demolition tender

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday unanimously accepted the lowest tender of eight it received to demolish

the former hotel at 110 Broadway Street East The City had received the property in March of this year from Cornerstone Credit Union for city property taxes owing in the

amount of $742,788.

On June 28, Council authorized Administration to proceed with a Public Tender for demolition of all structures at 110 Broadway Street East

and associated parcels and to placing all associated fees on the property taxes thereafter and then to place 110 Broadway Street East and associated parcels for sale and redevelopment, explained

Jeff Fawcett, Manager of Capital Projects with the City.

Seven bids were complete, and the bid received from Silverado Demolition Inc. was deemed to be best value

as it was the qualified bidder with the lowest submitted bid, who also satisfies all other requirements of the City, noted the report.

The bid price does not

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Yorkton’s Johnson captures Blue Owl

By Tanner WallaceScribner Staff Writer This past weekend the Deer Park Golf Course held the Mark’s Blue Owl

Men’s Open.

A total of 109 golfers took part in the two-day event that featured golfers from all over the province, including Regina, Moose Jaw,

Saskatoon, Melville, Kamsack, Nipawin, and golfers from out of province, including some from Winnipeg, Alberta, and British Columbia.

The winner of the

open was Yorkton’s own Kade Johnson, who won in a playoff as he birdied the first playoff to win the event.

“It was good,” Johnson said. “Always a little dif-

ferent playing a tournament at your home course. The preparation of the shots might not be as good as other tournaments because you are so used to the course, but

overall it was a really good weekend, and to win in a playoff is pretty special.”

Johnson said to win a tournament like the Blue

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Area fiddler headed to hall of fame

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Fiddler JJ Guy, who grew up in the small town of Lintlaw, is now the first Saskatchewan resident to be inducted into the North American Fiddlers’

Hall of Fame (HoF) in New York state.

The announcement of the induction was unexpected

by Guy who now resides in Saskatoon.

“I was shocked,” he told Yorkton This Week. “I received

notification by email and I had to reread the email twice to believe it was true. I was / am currently on tour in BC at the time and I told my touring partner Gordon Stobbe who instantly congratulated me.”

Stobbe is himself a member

of the Hall of Fame inducted in 2019.

“The nomination was presented by the former president of the BC fiddlers who asked me if it was okay to submit my name,” continued Guy. “I agreed but with so many

deserving names yet to be inducted I really didn’t give it a second thought.

“It was truly a shock.”

Not surprisingly the fiddle community was quick to reach

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out with congratulations.

“I have received so many congratulations from friends, family and fans but the congratulations from my industry’s peers are truly special,” said Guy “Some of my heroes who have also been inducted, (Patti Kusturok, Gordon Stobbe and Calvin Vollrath), have congratulated me which is truly special to me.”

Guy said he was not aware of other Saskatchewan inductees which adds significance to his being selected.

“Although off the top of my head I can think of a few that should be,” he offered. “Players like John Arcand (to name one) have really paved the way in Saskatchewan fiddling.

“Being the first Saskatchewan inductee is an honour and humbling at the same time knowing many of great Saskatchewan fiddle players who have paved the way before. Also makes me very proud to represent my home province.”

While Hall of Fame inductions tend to be for people in the twilight of

their careers, Guy is only 42.

“I think that is one of the things that made the induction so shocking,” he said. “I feel my career is just in full swing and I have lots to give for many years.

“As I said in my induction speech, I’m nowhere close to being done.

(There’s) lots more to accomplish.”

But, mid-career, or not, the honour is likely to remain a top-of-the-list career highlight.

“This may be my biggest recognition honour, and I am extremely flattered by this induction

but every time I hear someone play a tune I wrote or co-wrote, that is pretty special too,” offered Guy. Guy said it has always been about the music, not dreaming of a hall of fame plaque one day.

“I always focus on creating music for my fans.

I never seek out recognition,” he said.

But, the induction is likely to have some influence on his career moving forward, but just how Guy said he doesn’t know.

“I can’t really say yet. I mean it does sound pretty impressive saying you’re a member of the North

American Fiddlers Hall of Fame, but what it all means remains to be seen,” he said, adding, “possibly some new performance opportunities.”

Unfortunately, Guy did not get to travel to New York for the induction as the ceremony was a virtual one due to COVID-19.

“So, I pre-recorded my acceptance speech and watched live online,” he said.

Guy joins such other notable Canadians as Don Messer was inducted in 1977, Ned Landry in 1988 and Roy Acuff in 1996.

JJ Guy

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include the City of Yorkton landfill fees and will be the City’s responsibility.

In terms of background; “a full review of the property including structural, mechanical, electrical, hazardous materials and architectural code compliance, revealed that the approximately 50,000 square

feet of the structure is in a seriously neglected state and will require substantial investment to repair and/or upgrade,” detailed a report submitted to Council at its regular meeting Monday.

On May 5, 2021, 110 Broadway Street East was offered out to Public Tender for Sale, for a threeweek period as is required by the Tax Enforcement

Act. The tender included a $750,000 reserve bid and two options, which were to demolish the structure within six months or to repair/upgrade within six months.

There were no bids submitted for the purchase of the property by the tender closing date of May 26, 2021.

Kade Johnson holding up the Blue Owl trophy. (Photo submitted) Brent Dergousoff (left) and Jim Eftoda (right) presenting Ella Kozak with a $200 cheque. Photo by Tanner Wallace-Scribner

Senior Golf Club presents Kozak with money for future

By Tanner WallaceScribner Staff Writer The Senior Men’s Golf Club in Yorkton has given a young golfer some money to help her with

her future.

Brent Dergousoff and Jim Eftoda from the golf club presented Ella Kozak with $200.

“We made a presentation for $200 to go on further in her golf career,”

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said Dergousoff. “To help her out with any expenses that she might occur.

We are proud of her accomplishments to this point being a 15-year old and how she has represented the province.”

Kozak said she is extremely grateful for the support.

“It’s great,” she stated.

“I am very thankful for everybody and the donations and the support. It’s been great.”

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Owl was really cool.

“This tournament has so much history in Yorkton. I was looking at the names on the trophy, and it goes back to the ‘70s. It’s one of the bigger tournaments in Saskatchewan and to be able to play it and get my name on it with some of these guys is quite the honour.”

For Johnson, the tournament also marked the end of his amateur career.

“Pretty special to be able to play it at Deer Park and also win it,” he said. “Pretty cool to end my amateur career in the same place I started. It gave me so much support through the 11 or so years I have been an amateur now; the plan is to hopefully make some money playing golf.”

Johnson’s first professional event will be

Prince Edward Island as he is set to golf the Prince Edward Island Open August 23 to 29 in Brudenell and then the Brudenell River Classic from August 30 to September 5.

Champ Flight 1 - Kade Johnson (142 total) - won in a playoff.

Kade birdied the first playoff hold #18 to win the event.

2. - Mitch Matichuk 3. - Alex Dodd 4. - Bill Lummerding 1st Flight 1 - Steve Rasowsky 2 - Chris Burton 3 - Brayden Nestman 4 - James Rasowsky 2nd Flight 1. Derek Stykalo 2. Ron Swan 3. Austin Thomas 4. Ryan Haight 3rd Flight 1. Rob Auckland 2. Murray Stewart 3. Doug Jones 4. Dennis Polonich

4th flight 1. Cliff Trombley 2. Jody Bartel 3. Nathan Schartner 4. Stew Winter 5th flight 1. Darren Grindle 2. Ross Fisher 3. Garret Karcha 4. Mike Rogoschewsky 6th flight 1. Johnny Boxall 2. Chuck Orem 3. Kevin Ross 4. Brayden Oystrick 7th flight 1. Willard Yaremko 2. Marty Sveinbjornson 3. Tim Roussin 4. Brent Dergusoff 8th flight 1. Lorne Brown 2. Dale Mcalla 3. Regan Mclelland 4. Richard Eliuk 9th flight 1. Terry Schultz 2. Bob LeCain 3. Jim Manovich 4. Derrick Larsen

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Event rallies community to old mill

By Calvin Daniels

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Rally Round the Mill was held Saturday in Yorkton in support of fundraising efforts to expand the brick mill facility.

The day, made possible in large part by major sponsors Evan Ortynsky – Key Auto Group and the Yorkton Tribal Council –Tribal Chief Isabel

O’Soup, started with a pancake and sausage brunch organized by the Yorkton Professional Fire Fighters Association.

The highlight of the day, which raised more than $6,300 for the mill, was the road rally organized by the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, with Mayor Mitch Hippsley waving the checkered flag to start participants on their way.

The winning team were

Lonnie Kaal of Yorkton and Myrna Gathercole of Regina.

While the teams were out following clues in their cars entertainment arranged by Back 40 Brewing was on stage including Katie Morgan of Saltcoats.

She is a Saskatchewan Next Star winner and her debut single ‘Leave’ has been wellreceived.

Mitch Lysak who was originally from the city also per-

formed. He is celebrating 20 years of professionally writing music and has been lead singer and songwriter of the acoustic rock group Volcanoless in Canada, which released two full length albums and toured internationally most notably in London, New York, Hollywood, and across Canada.

The locally popular K3 Trio; with Kyla Eiffert on keyboards, guitar by Ken Goodman, and

Jack Dawes on tenor sax, and the band Rocketbilly were also part of the entertainment.

A show and shine was also held at the Brick Flour Mill location, and the Yorkton Lions Club were holding a barbecue burger supper.

A family drive-in featuring ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ was scheduled to wrap up activities.

The days events included the rally itself with Kinsman Chad Grodzinski helping participants, (top photos), ready themselves for the event, including Lonnie Kaal who won the day with partner Myrna Gatheercole. A car show was held, and live entertainment including Katie Morgan, (bottom photo).

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Politics Saskatchewan still needs proper tools to avoid the spread of the new COVID-19 variants among those who do contact the virus.

This makes recent suggests from the Saskatchewan Party that it might be less forceful in its self-isolation laws rather puzzling.

At the time of the July re-opening, it appeared the provincial government had removed the self-isolation orders. Since then, the kindest thing one can say is that the government has been muddled in both its messaging and its approach to self-isolation laws.

“How long does government have to keep enforcing this when the individual has responsibility to make that decision and make an informed decision on what they need to do,” Health Minister Paul Merriman recently asked during an interview on CBC radio.

Later, the government sent out an e-mail saying the law is still in effect — unlike in Alberta where the law will be removed this month.

That province will rely on some sort of honour system.

But there still seems to questions here in Saskatchewan how and who will enforce stayat-home orders — largely because the language has changed to sound slightly less forceful.

How long do we have to make it known we are still enforcing the law? One could ask how long we must have laws enforcing .08 blood alcohol content for impaired drivers when we all should know we shouldn’t drink and drive.

One gets the frustration of Merriman and his government, who have clearly tried to be compromising and reasonable.

COVID-19 may linger around for months or maybe for years. At some point, we would have had to loosened restrictions like social-distancing, masking requirement and mass gatherings that were removed July 11.

Some people argue this was far too soon, although it should be noted these are often the same people who are also argue we needed stricter restrictions.

The number of active cases has nearly doubled since the July 11 re-opening, although it should be noted we have had only five more deaths since re-opening. That’s less deaths than in a similar period prior to the July 11 re-opening, which speaks to the success of getting older people vaccinate.

But while restrictions for those who may not have COVID-19 are one thing, ensuring that those who do have COVID-19 aren’t spreading it to others is completely another thing.

Again, this is why we blood alcohol content restrictions or seat-belt laws. Of course, they don’t stop everyone who chooses to drink and drive. But the very existence of a law helps make it social unacceptable.

The very threat of large fines or jail makes it easier for people to tell their friends to stay home and not get behind the wheel.

So why remove this tool at this point? Why remove isolation standards when, since the July 11 re-opening we still have problems with outbreaks because of unvaccinated people?

Shouldn’t the government have at its disposal whatever tools it needs to stop the spread?

Right now, less than one-third of people in the north have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — a rate that is half that of rest of the province.

Fortunately, southern cities and most rural areas have seen few COVID-19 cases since reopening. However, COVID-19 cases in Northern Canada are now occurring at a rate 33 times higher than the Canadian rate — 391 active cases per 100,000 (during a seven day period) in northern Saskatchewan compared with 12 cases per 100,000 in Canada. In Saskatchewan the overall rate is now 28 cases per 100,000 in Saskatchewan.

With major outbreaks on the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, Buffalo River Dene Nation and Black Lake Denesuline First Nation, lockdowns have been needed.

These lockdowns were actually requested by responsible community leaders.

So given this reality, don’t we still have to have effective self-isolations laws?

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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ummer, even a summer when we are just beginning to emerge from more than a year of event cancellations due to COVID-19, is a busy time in Yorkton and area.

There is a relatively small window of nice weekends in Saskatchewan, made even smaller as events are generally sandwiched between spring seeding and fall harvest in order to have a chance for grain farmers to join the festivities.

The problem of course becomes events soon begin to overlap with others, and for those wanting to attend there are family barbecues, day trips to the lake, fishing, golf and a dozen other activities we try to cram into our summer when the temperatures are warm and there is no need to shovel snow to get to the car.

To the credit of many in the community events continue to be held, new ones added to the busy schedule included, meaning we can enjoy ourselves without necessarily having to travel for holidays.

This past weekend Invermay held its annual fair, while locally new events, a travelling food truck wars and the inaugural Rally Round the Mill were held.

Next up we have two days of stock car racing at Yellowhead International

Speedway, while a paddling regatta hits the water at York Lake, a bike and run for Hope Air hits the streets and Yorkton co-hosts the Provincial Disc Golf Championship with Melville.

At the heart of all these events, and dozens more in the city and region, are an army of volunteers putting in incalculable hours readying for and holding the events. They work so that the rest of us can simply show up and enjoy the events.

Without our volunteers; fire fighters cooking pancakes, Lions Club barbequing burgers, people righting downed barrel racing barrels, helping line disc golf fairways, or doing post event cleanup, the varied events would simply not happen.

Since often, like the Rally Round the Mill and the Bike & Run for Hope Air, events have a fundraising element going toward a range of worthy causes, the volunteer effort is even more important.

It’s not always easy to get people to donate to all the good causes that exist in the city, but donating at a pancake breakfast, buying a burger, or going for a run, are fun things that also mean they are donating.

It’s all part of what makes a community a community, thanks largely to our volunteers.

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Letters to the Editor Water park hike raises concern Letter-to-the-Editor

My yearly swim pass for the Gallagher Center recently expired. The pass cost $475 and I swam roughly 275-300

times in a year. Under the new fee structure 100 swims costs $480 or 3 times as much. I understand with the pool operating at reduced capacity for 18

months, fees might need to rise.

However to triple the amount seems a bit much. One would hope when the pool is able to operate at full capacity again

that the fees would return to pre-pandemic prices. Many of the Aquacize group are Senior Citizens managing on a fixed income so the increase has

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been especially hard on them.

Dan Calef, Yorkton, SK.

New COVID cases, hospitalization and deaths in Saskatchewan are overwhelmingy unvaccinated people With the number of COVID-19 cases rising again in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Health is reporting that those new cases and serious outcomes from those cases are overwhelmingly among unvaccinated people.

More than 90 per cent of all new cases and hospitalizations in Saskatchewan in July were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people. Ninety-five per cent of ICU admissions were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and 100 per cent of deaths were unvaccinated.

The Ministry of Health has updated the COVID19 vaccination and breakthrough information for July 1-31, 2021.

Highlights include: • Of the 1,220 cases reported, 921 (75.5 per cent) were unvaccinated or tested positive within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination.

One hundred and eightyfour cases (15.1 per cent) were partially vaccinated with one dose, while just 115 cases (9.4 per cent) were fully vaccinated.

• Of the 83 individuals hospitalized with COVID19, 66 (79.5 per cent) were unvaccinated or tested positive within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination. Ten cases (12.0 per cent) were partially vaccinated with one dose, while just seven cases (8.4 per cent) were fully vaccinated.

• Of the 20 individuals admitted to ICU, 17 (85 per cent) were unvaccinated or tested positive within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination. Two cases (10 per cent) were partially vaccinated with one dose, while just one case (five per cent) was fully vaccinated.

• Of the four deaths reported among people who tested positive in July, all four were unvaccinated or within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination. There were no deaths in individuals who were more than 21 days post first dose or fully vaccinated.

• All vaccination and breakthrough data reports are available in the COVID-19 vaccination information at www.

Saskatchewan.ca.

July’s case numbers also indicate that about a third of Saskatchewan’s cases were 19 years of age or under, and about 20 per cent were under 12 which is an age group that cannot be vaccinated at this time. However, no one 19 years of age or under required ICU care or died due to COVID-19 during this period.

At this point in time, there are no COVID-19 vaccines approved for children under 12. All residents 12+ are encouraged to be fully vaccinated to afford these groups the best circle of protection possible.

Children can contract, transmit and become ill with COVID-19 though the

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Transmissible diseases like COVID-19 are opportunistic: they will spread to and among under- and unvaccinated populations. It’s critical that all eligible Saskatchewan residents get vaccinated.

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Collectors on the hunt The Staples parking lot in Yorkton was the place for farm toy collectors Saturday. Jakz Farm Toys of Yorkton, owned by Al Kuntz was holding a summer sale. The sale

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included a variety of farm tractors and equipment in a range of collectable scales and of various manufacturing lines.

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A variety of food fare was offered up by nine food trucks taking part in the weekend event in the city.

Food Truck Wars visits Yorkton

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer If you were looking for something a bit different for a meal on the weekend, then it was time to head over to the Food Truck War at the

Superstore parking lot in the city.

The show, which was in the city Friday through Sunday, brought together a group of businesses which operate food trucks, explained event spokesperson Jessie

Lewis.

The truck wars travel throughout the summer, with eight stops scheduled this year in Saskatchewan, said Lewis, adding they are planning for 26 stops in 2022.

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“We work with communities across Saskatchewan right now,” he said.

The number of trucks involved depends on the community being visited. Smaller ones might attract four, or five trucks, while the stops in the larger communities could see 20 trucks, said

Lewis.

For Yorkton there were nine food trucks, all but one being from Saskatchewan.

The trucks range from one serving Korean corndogs and bubble teas, to a Caribbean truck offering fare in a roti (flatbread), to another truck with chicken waffle

burgers and homemade onion rings, to those with a variety of burgers and poutine.

The trucks operated 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The wars will be in the region again Aug. 20-22, at the Wadena Fair Grounds.

Wildfires continue burning in Sask.

The haze that has set over Yorkton and area has disappeared for now, but wildfires continue to burn in the province.

Currently, there are 120 active wildfires, with nine being not contained, meaning they are expected to spread.

The closest wildfire to Yorkton is a fire north of Hudson Bay, which is one of the biggest ongoing fires as it has burned over 300 square kilometres.

The active wildfires bring the total wildfires this year to 544, more

than double the fiveyear average of 256.

Many regions in Saskatchewan are still under an air-quality statement due to the smoke from the fires burning in the province and throughout other parts of Western Canada.

Manitoba has over 150 active fires, Alberta has just 36 currently but is over their 5-yearaverage, and British Columbia has 256 active fires.

Air quality statements from Environment Canada aren’t currently

under effect in Yorkton, but Environment Canada is still warning people to be careful if smoke does make its way into the area again.

The smoke can cause sore throats, headaches, coughing and shortness of breath, especially for children, seniors and heart or lung conditions.

If you have difficulty breathing or are experiencing these symptoms, Environment Canada recommends staying inside and avoiding the smoke.

Public Notice Discretionary Use Application for Expansion of Existing Auto & Minor Recreation Sales & Rentals Use in C-1 City Centre Commercial Zoning District – 86 Seventh Avenue South

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Auto & Minor Recreation Sales & Rentals

Details: The applicant is an existing Auto & Minor Recreation Sales & Rentals use at the proposed location in the C-1 City Centre Commercial zoning district. The applicant proposes to expand the business by utilizing a 2,000 ft2 existing indoor space previously occupied by a Professional Offices use. Auto & Minor Recreation Sales & Rentals uses within the C-1 City Centre Commercial zoning district are Discretionary Uses under Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003 and must be publicly advertised before Council can make a decision on the application.

Information: You can also view this notice online at www.yorkton.ca under the News and Notices section on the home page. Questions regarding the application may be directed to: Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner Phone: (306) 786-1727 Email: ckoroluk@yorkton.ca Public Hearing: City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the application and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission, on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation & Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3

Via Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca

Greenwater access gets upgrade Guests to the Greenwater Lake Provincial Park will soon notice some construction as the province is improving roads.

Work will soon be completed on a significant paving and road repair project that includes a portion of Highway 38 and roads inside Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.

The paving is expected to finish by mid-August on the 23-kilometre portion of Highway 38 north of the junction with Highway 49. Another 10 kilometres of road is being paved inside the park with some repairs as well. The total investment comes out to be $10.9 million.

“Saskatchewan’s parks have been extremely popular destinations this summer,” Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw said. “I am proud that the government has been able to enhance the experience both inside and leading

to Greenwater Lake and other provincial parks.”

That’s not the only road improvements set to be done in the area, as another 3.6 kilometres of paving on Highway 38 from Chelan to the south has been added. It is set to be completed in 2022 at the cost of $1.8 million, bringing the total investment to $12.7 million.

“Having grown up in the Greenwater Lake area, I know the park is a very popular destination,” KelvingtonWadena MLA Hugh Nerlien said. “Our residents will also appreciate this investment in Highway 38, which is a very important roadway in our local transportation network.”

The construction is a part of $90.5 million of construction happening this year in and around Saskatchewan’s parks.

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Event will connect art to earth

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A unique art event, the Gaia Symphony will be coming to Saltcoats.

The event, to be held Aug. 20-22, will highlight works of local artist Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson.

“In 2018, Quilts and Art Displays was held at the library in Saltcoats, my friend Michelle Easton, her daughter, my daughter and I all were participated,” explained Yokozawa Farquharson. “I feel like Gaia Symphony is a continuation of that.

“One difference is that it’s a solo show (although in collaboration with noted 20th century Saskatchewan artist Agnes Martin). We couldn’t hold art exhibitions or performances at galleries or public places because of COVID-19 so many artists and performers didn’t have any opportunity to showcase their craft. I’m grateful for the chance to show my work here.”

Naturally the title of the show has significance.

“This exhibition Gaia Symphony invites the viewer to listen to the symphony played

by Gaia, our planet earth,” said Yokozawa Farquharson. “Viewing this presentation of Gaia with our eyes, we are enabled to hear the music of Gaia as if with our ears and ultimately our inner being.

This is related to one of Japanese called (KanNon). Kannon means ‘See the sounds’. Kannon is a Bodhisattva who sees

the sounds, listens to the voice of the universe, and conveys it to the ground.”

The show has deep ties to the artist’s culture.

“In Japan, where I was born and raised, there is a culture of respecting nature and deep awe for nature,” related Yokozawa Farquharson.

“The ancient Japanese religion of Shinto worships the eight million gods within nature universally.

“We humans are a part of nature, and all living things have life.

Beautiful mountains and rivers, flowers and trees, stones, clouds and even the wind all have spirits. Each of these living things may be singing and laughing with their own sounds at frequencies that we humans can’t hear.

“In this exhibition I try to express these sounds using only traditional Japanese kimonos and kimono sashes or obis. I believe that this solo show will give everyone who sees it a chance to feel connections.”

The show will go beyond visual art.

“When I make my textile art, I often listen to the BGM of crystal singing bowls,” said Yokozawa Farquharson.

“It’s just that the sound I wanted at this show was Crystal Singing Bowls.

They have the best sound that I can seem to relate to my art. I will play crystal singing bowls during yoga sessions and a live performance with Jeffery (Morton).”

Adding Morton to the show came out of a previous artistic connection.

“Two solo shows were

Saltcoats artist Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson works on her fibre arts. on display at the same time at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Yorkton last fall, one was mine and the other was Jeffery’s solo show,” said Yokozawa Farquharson.

“He was the new director/curator at the gallery.

At first glance it looked like two completely different shows, but I found a mysterious commonality in the shows.

“The gallery planned something like a music session and made some videos during the shows.

The sound that he was creating was exactly the same as the sound that I wished. It was around that time that I began to pay attention to the ‘sound’ more deeply than ever.

“In my textile art, there was a part that I couldn’t fully express, and I knew that music would make up for that.

So, when I decided to perform the Crystal Singing Bowls that I have been listening to, and when I thought about who would be the best to maximize the synergistic effect of the collaboration, Jeffery was the first person I came up with. He is an artist, composer and arts professional. We will have a meditative deep listening performance. “ Allyson Beynon will lead the yoga.

“Allyson will hold yoga sessions a total of four times on Friday and Sunday,” said Yokozawa Farquharson. “The music during the yoga sessions is a live performance of crystal singing bowls. I do not do yoga myself, but I think yoga connects to your own energy fields, reflects yourself, and expresses the inner world with your body. I hoped that there will be

some motion in the stillness of visual art, and when I called out to her, Allyson said that she will be happy to participate.

“As she is an experienced yoga teacher, those who are new to yoga and those who come to see what yoga is like will be able to spend time comfortably.”

The event is being supported by the Saltcoats Museum Society.

“They provide the venue, volunteers and coffee/cookies,” said Yokozawa Farquharson.

“I know so many performers and artists had to cancel all their shows and touring schedules last one year because of COVID-19 restrictions.

They have been struggling. I am so thankful that they provide the venue here in Saltcoats and try to help a local artist and the community

activities.”

Admission will be free, but donations toward the Saltcoats Museum Society are welcomed. The show opens 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

There are special events: Yoga Sessions – Friday 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.

A Meditative Deep listening performance – Saturday 7:30 p.m.

People may bring a yoga mat, cushions or sleeping bags and etc. so they can be relaxed.

Chairs are available at the hall too.

The meditative deep listening performance is also the same, you may lie down on the floor or relax and listen on the chairs.

Local goes after ‘Fab 40’ title

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton’s Jody Harman has hit the big 40, and is proud of how she looks at that age.

So proud in fact that she has entered an online ‘Fab Over 40’ contest.

Fab Over 40, LLC selected entrants from all around the world to participate in the competition, explained Harman.

Initial public voting determines who will move forward in subsequent public voting rounds till a grand prize winner is determined.

Now Harman, 45, is hoping for community support to make it through the various rounds of voting.

“All you got to do to show your support is cast your vote,” she said, adding, “and yes, I would love you all even more if you could share, share, share, share this on your Facebook walls, stories, Instagram, text messages, Snap, etc.”

Harman, who was born in Swan River, MB., and grew up in Canora, decided to enter the contest after happening upon it on social media.

“As I was scrolling through my Facebook feed one evening, an ad for the contest came up.

I had a quick look, but initially had no intent of entering so kept scroll-

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Jody Harman ing,” she explained.

“It then showed up a couple days later, which is when I took some time to actually review it and its legitimacy.

“I took it as a sign, although I do know Facebook has algorithms to entice us all.”

But, why take the leap?

“Honestly, I’ve got nothing to lose,” said Harman who now works with the public school division in Yorkton. “It’s always intriguing to watch others step out of their comfort zone and reach for their dreams -no matter what the odds.

Sometimes, we just have to put ourselves and our faith out there and hope for the best.

“It’s now my turn to inspire my daughters, my family, friends, col-

leagues, the students I work with and anyone else out there who needs a little bit of inspiration.

It only takes one person’s actions to make a difference in the lives of others.”

It also fits with her career as a counsellor too.

“I’m a school counsellor with GSSD. I facilitate girls groups and work with plenty of students on body image and selfesteem,” said Harman.

“My goal is to ultimately help them to build the skills and confidence to feel good about the skin they are in.”

Still it was not an easy decision.

“The more I pondered the notion, the more I began to doubt my decision and wanted to back

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“It took me awhile to drum up the courage, not to mention the confidence to finally send in my submission.”

It helped that her husband and family were supportive.

“He (her husband Dallas) was super pumped for me,” said Harman. “I believe his initial words were ‘Wow, hon!’ He’s always supported my spontaneity, creativity and strong desire to crush goals.

He’s my other 50 per cent.

“My family has been nothing short of support-

ive and proud. They’ve definitely joined in on the excitement! They’ve all been casting their daily votes, sharing the post on their Facebook walls, etc.”

The initial public voting round started Aug. 2, and goes until Aug. 12.

There is a free daily vote, which can be cast once every 24 hours.

In addition, there is also something called a ‘hope’ vote, explained Harman, where votes are a minimum donation of $10 USD. All proceeds support The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Siri helps, but Jesus never fails My daughter and I sat side by side on her RV couch, holding our cell phones. I had just complained about how often I misplaced mine.

“Mom,” she said, “why don’t you just call it?”

“Pardon me?”

“Call it. It will answer you.” She reached for my phone and adjusted its settings. “Now say, ‘Hey, Siri? Where are you?’”

“Hey, Siri, where are you?” I repeated.

My phone remained mute, but an accented female voice responded from hers. “I’m over here.”

Amanda chuckled. “Your phone’s not trained yet, and my phone can’t tell our

voices apart.”

Before long, Siri learned my voice. Now, whenever I lose track of my device, I call for it. If it’s within range of my voice, I hear a cheerful, “Here I am,” or “I’m over here.”

Last week, while shopping with my littlest grandfellow, I loaded my groceries on the checkout counter. As usual, I reached for my phone, and the pouch on the back that holds all my payment cards.

My hand found only an empty space. With sinking heart, I realized I must have set it down somewhere while shopping. Visions of possible consequences filled my thoughts.

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Sunny Side Up The checkout clerk seemed to understand and called someone over. Almost immediately several employees began sweeping the aisles, searching.

“Lord,” I breathed, “please remind me where I left my phone.”

Immediately, a single word came to mind. Soup. Of course,

I thought. Moments earlier, I’d visited the serveyourself deli and chosen a delicious-looking creamy chicken soup for our supper. I could have put the phone down on the counter while dishing up our bowls.

I aimed there, but just then, another shopper approached, accompanied by a store employee.

She had found my phone on the counter by the soup pot and had begun making her way over to the Service Counter to leave it there, when one of the searchers pointed me out as its owner. I accepted the phone, grateful for her honesty and the store’s attentiveness to my plight.

Funny, but I never even thought of calling the phone. (The mental image of myself dashing up and down the store aisles, shouting, “Hey, Siri, where are you?” makes me giggle.) Instead, long habit rose to the surface and I reached instead for my closest friend, Jesus Christ. He understands things like careless

moments, misplaced items and distracted grandmothers. He has never failed me when I’ve called.

Have you lost something vital? Something far more crucial than your phone? “Call on me,” God says, in scripture, “and I will answer you.” God’s answers don’t always come so quickly, and his response isn’t always what we wish it would be. But we have his promises in the Word that he always hears his children, that he is attentive to our calls, and that, in his own way and time, he will answer.

Truly, Jesus never fails.

Society hosting virtual flower show In a normal year (do we even know what that is anymore?), the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society would be holding their annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show around this time. There is no live show this year, but if you visit the Society at www.yorktonhort.ca you’ll be able to see our Virtual Flower Show. It’s not the same as getting together and having coffee and dainties like we used to, but right now it’s a good way to share our gardens and move forward!

Many gardeners that we’ve chatted with have said what a challenging year it has been, but still, there is beauty in the garden! Be sure to check out the show!

A bouquet of thanks to all the gardeners who were such good sports and shared their plant

photos for the Show: you really entered into the spirit of enthusiasm that so many gardeners who went before us shared with the show! And a big bouquet of thanks to John, our webmaster, who patiently compiled all the photos into a great display. Thank you, John!

The first horticultural exhibition was held on September 7, 1906, at the town hall. The show caused a lot of excitement, because $250 in prizes was on offer, a huge amount of money at that time. Prizes also included $18 for potato prizes, and $8 for the best collection of vegetables.

Some interesting show factoids from the past: In 1920, a ton of coal was one of the prizes, and the Enterprise said that the 1920 show was “the greatest

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Gardener’s Notebook show”. In 1925, the winner of the best collection of vegetables won a solid walnut commode.

By 1943, enthusiastic society members were growing vegetables to send overseas, and they had the theme “Dig For Victory”. In 1945, the war effort was still in mind, and show exhibits were auctioned off, with $52 raised and donated to the Veterans’ Cemetery Memorial Fund.

Looking through the

history of the group, there were many dedicated gardeners who gave much time and effort to the activities of the Society. Wouldn’t they be amazed now to think that there is an online show! I’m sure they’d think it’s a wonderful thing!

Through all the years, the show always had hundreds of entries in a wide variety of categories. When guests walked into the hall that was holding the

show that year, they were probably overwhelmed at the amount of entries, and to think that it all got set up and taken down in two days! Even more amazing when the show day was all contained in one day.

It was a labor of love, and a huge amount of work to choose the best specimens from the garden. I’ll share a funny story with you: one year, Mom had some tomatoes that she was preparing to enter in the show, which was just days away. The tomatoes were ripening beautifully, free of blemishes, and had great “tomato” shape. They’d make great entries! Some friends stopped by for a visit, and as gardeners do, went out to see the garden. As they strolled along, one of the guests stopped by

the tomatoes, picked one, then another, and ate it on the spot, saying how delicious they were right off the vine!

And wouldn’t you know it, they were the “show tomatoes”! As gardeners say, there’s always next year!

Don’t miss 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. Homegrown produce, eggs, jams, relish, flowers, and honey.

If you have any questions about the market, or perhaps would like to be a vendor, just call Glen at (306) 783-7040.

Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for all their great work. Have a good week in your garden, and be sure to wear a hat!

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For more information please phone 306-782-2427

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We have resumed Church Services Divine Liturgy - Sunday, August 15th - 10:00am

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Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday Worship Services are back!

Join us Sunday, August 15th at 10:30 am

Church of God in Christ MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133

Westview United Church 355 Bradbrooke Drive www.westview.ca • 306-783-3063

We have resumed Church Services

Join us Sunday, August 15th at 10:30am Everyone Welcome

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 155 CATHERINE STREET 306-783-4594 Conducted by Ukrainian Redemptorist Fathers Phone 306-783-4594 or 306-783-7778

Saturday - 5 p.m. (English) Sunday - 9 a.m. (Ukrainian) - 11 a.m. (English) SICK CALLS ANYTIME—BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE BY APPOINTMENT

St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church (OCA) 160 Betts Ave, Yorkton, Sask

“Services In English” www.stmarkyorkton.ca

All services and activities are cancelled until further notice. Please contact Pastor Laurel or Pastor Tim for further inquiries.

Saturday, August 14th - Vespers 6:00 PM Sunday, August 15th - Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

EVERYONE WELCOME

Priest: Rodion Luciuk Phone: 306-786-6216 Cell: 306-621-5341

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“And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope”.

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Drought may bolster prices ... but There is not a lot to suggest the cloud of drought which hangs over the Canadian Prairies will have a silver lining for farmers but there is some good news that comes in-part because crop yields will be low.

Producers can anticipate some very high prices over the next few months as the full impact of the drought on production is better defined by actual crop in the bin numbers.

There are already suggestions out there that lentil demand is going to be high, partly because there has been a drought in Turkey as

well and that country is a major lentil consumer.

India is also expected to be an active buyer, having reduced import tariffs in order to assure supplies there.

Of course those high prices won’t be fully realized by producers here with yields expected to be significantly below long term averages.

However, it might provide a bit of a financial buffer if the bushels which are produced are sold at higher than normal prices.

It’s the same across most crops, which is the good news of a sort.

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Calvin Daniels But, not every bushel produced this fall will be able to garner the higher prices.

As a financial tool many producers forward price at least a portion of expected yield. The practice provides some known numbers for creating a financial plan.

For some producers the lower yields expected this year may not even fulfill the forward pricing contracts, which means no bushels to sell into a higher market now, and many producers will need to work with the contractor on just how they fulfill their part of the deal.

The other issue may well be what grade the grain comes off this fall.

With luck we won’t suddenly hit a wet spell which would be a disaster now that it is harvest time, but even with an open dry fall, grades may be hit hard.

In the driest of areas, and that is large parts of the Prairies, the lack of moisture and extreme heat as heads filled, will mean less than fully developed grain in the head. The usual plump kernels simply will not be there and that can mean a lower grade, which in turn means lower prices.

And while the situ-

ation is not good at present, and it is only August, there has to be concerns when looking ahead to 2022 as well.

We haven’t gotten a lot of fall rain in recent years, and even winter snowfall has not been huge of late, and both things would be good in terms of replenishing soil moisture levels preseeding 2022. If those things do not occur, big fall rains and lots and lots of snow, producers are going to need spring rains to get a crop growing, but not so much they can’t plant, and then a far wetter summer than we have had in 2021.

Harvest is now underway in Sask.

Harvest operations have begun throughout the province and three per cent of the crop is now combined, well ahead of the five-year average (2016-2020) of less than one percent harvested for this time of year.

Another three per cent of the crop in the province is ready to straight combine and that number will quickly rise as crops are rapidly drying down from the heat.

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 Extremely hot dry conditions in the region have left the crops short and rapidly matured allowing for harvest to begin sooner than normal.

Winter cereals are being combined and some are being cut for green-feed along with many fields of oats.

Field pea and lentils that were desiccated weeks ago are now ready to combine and producers will get into those fields soon as the heat continues to dry down everything very quickly.

There is a large concern that most crops did not have adequate moisture to fill heads and pods and the expected yield for all crops is lower than average.

Rainfall was scattered throughout the region.

The Allan area received the highest amount of rainfall this week with 11 mm. The Pelly area received 20 mm, the Lanigan area 14 mm and the Semans area 10 mm.

Topsoil moisture conditions have continued to deteriorate in the region.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 60 per cent very short.

Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent adequate, 33 per cent short and 65 per cent very short.

District 6A is reporting that 59 per cent of cropland and 60 per cent of hay and pasture land are very short for topsoil moisture at this time.

Pasture conditions are rated as 13 per cent fair, 41 per cent poor and 46 per cent very poor. Lack of moisture and heat stress has affected pasture growth and producers are hoping for more rain. Some indicated concern with winter feed

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supplies due to reduced hay yields this year.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to heat, lack of moisture and wind.

Provincially; there was minimal rainfall throughout the province this past week, with many areas receiving none.

The Macklin area received the most rainfall this week with 18 mm. The Marquis area received 16 mm, the Cabri area 14 mm and the Allan area 11 mm.

This rain will do little for the crop this year, but will help the soil moisture going into the fall and hopefully carry over to next year.

A large portion of the province has not received a significant rainfall since the beginning of June.

Minimal rain and hot temperatures this past week have resulted in a reduction in provincial topsoil moisture.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as three

per cent adequate, 31 per cent short and 66 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent adequate, 25 per cent short and 73 per cent very short.

Hot, dry conditions have resulted in reduced pasture growth in many areas. Provincially, pasture conditions are rated as 19 per cent fair, 35 per cent poor and 46 per cent very poor.

The majority of crop damage this week was

due to heat, drought stress and wind.

Some areas of the province saw some hail storms that varied in intensity and duration, with some minor damage occurring. Grasshoppers are still an issue in many parts of the province but most producers are unable to deal with them now that harvest has started. They hope to get the crop off before too much more damage is done.

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Agristablity Interim benefit increased for Saskatchewan producers The federal and provincial governments have agreed to increase the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Saskatchewan producers.

“My heart goes out to those farmers and ranchers feeling the impacts of the drought. We are working closely with provinces to get farm families the support they need as soon as possible. By unlocking more AgriStability funds through interim payments, we can get more cash in hand for farmers who are making tough decisions in a difficult situation and I urge other provinces to request the same if needed,” Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food MarieClaude Bibeau said. “We will continue to support

farm families to get them through the challenges we face today, and position them for a sustainable future, since we know climate change will continue to pose challenges.”

“We are closely monitoring and responding to the challenges facing Saskatchewan producers due to the extreme drought conditions this growing season. That is why we are taking another step today to provide our producers with additional support,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This increase allows producers to access a larger portion of their final AgriStability benefit early. The AgriStability interim benefit can help producers with cash flow needs and provide them with additional flexibil-

ity to deal with the dry conditions.”

The interim benefit provides the opportunity for producers who are enrolled in AgriStability to access a portion of their benefit early, to help support losses and cover costs. With this increase, Saskatchewan producers can apply for an interim benefit to receive 75 per cent of their estimated final 2021 benefit, before completing their program year.

The interim benefit is calculated based on the estimated margin decline or loss for the year compared to the farming operation’s reference margin. The decline must be at least 30 per cent below the reference margin to access a payment. If a producer receives an interim benefit payment, they must still file all final

program year forms and meet program requirements by the assigned deadlines.

To apply for an interim benefit, producers can contact their local SCIC office, call the AgriStability Call Centre toll-free at 1-886-270-8450, or email agristability@ scic.ca. Understanding the importance of issuing interim benefits in a timely manner, SCIC is prioritizing Interim Benefit applications.

SCIC will work with producers to finalize Interim Benefit applications as soon as possible.

AgriStability is one of the business risk management (BRM) programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production

loss, increased costs and market conditions.

The Government of Saskatchewan, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation,

and the Government of Canada, continue to stay in regular contact with producers, stakeholders, and provincial counterparts as we confront the challenges of drought across Western Canada.

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Rockets emerge from strange semi finals

By Calvin Daniels

Staff Writer

The Rhein Rockets are headed back to the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League finals.

The Rockets were into a one game semi-final with the Wynyard Blues after the opening game of a what was to be a bestof-three set was nullified after darkness ended the opening game in Rhein deadlocked 10-10 after six.

So the teams met Friday in Wynyard for one game, the winner advancing and the loser left to wait until next season, and the Rockets emerged 13-7 victors.

Wynyard’s Michael Jordan hit a lead-off home run, after doing the same thing Wednesday in Rhein and Wynyard was up 2-0 after the first inning.

The game would see runs come in bunches.

Rhein went 4-2 after the second and extended the lead to 6-3 after three.

The Rocket lead grew to 9-3 after Rhett Reeve hit three run home run in the fourth.

But the Blues made it tense for the Rockets late in the contest scoring four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to cut lead to 9-7.

In the seventh Jason Smalley hit a two out, two run double, followed by an Evan Neibrandt two

run home to seal the 13-7 win after the Blues could not plate a run in their final at-bat of the season.

Grant Edgar had a fine day at the plate for Rhein with three hits and four runs-batted-in and all coming with two outs.

Terry Peppler was the winning pitcher, while Michael Jordan took the loss.

The Rockets now face the Neudorf Posse in the league final.

Game one goes at 6 p.m.

Monday in Rhein, with the teams meeting again Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Neudorf.

Twenty runs and no one wins

It was an unusual evening for the Rhein Rockets last Wednesday.

To begin with the air had a blue hue due to smoke from fires in the northern part of the province leaving a haze hanging over the diamond as they prepared to host the Wynyard Blues in the opening game of a semi-finals set in the Richardson Pioneer Fastball League.

And, then just before game time the oddity for the summer of 2021 rain began to fall.

But with the Rhein Rocket bench called into action to wipe down balls every time one hit the wet grass, the game did get under way.

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The game in Rhein last week was lost to darkness, but the Rockets would win the semis in the end.

Fastball finals first fizzles

By Calvin Daniels

Staff Writer

The Rhein Rockets played host to the Neudorf Posse Monday night.

The game was the first of a modified best-of-three in the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League finals.

The Rockets found themselves trailing 2-1 in the middle of the fifth, but were threatening to tie the contest with a man on second base and two outs, and then the rain came.

Head umpire Ernie Schick called a rain delay, but as lightning flashed in the distance and the rain continue the delay became a call to end the contest.

Without a full five innings the game was for naught, setting up the teams to meet Wednesday in Neudorf with the game likely to be for the league crown.

Dunstone helps create new curling event Saskatchewan curling fans will of course recognize the name Matt Dunstone.

Dunstone has skipped team Saskatchewan at the last two Canadian Briers.

At the Brier, his rink finished the round robin and championship pool with an 8–3 record which qualified them for the 1 vs. 2 game against Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher. They lost the game 9–4 and then lost the semi-final to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Gushue, settling for a bronze medal.

Of course in 2021 the Saskatchewan provincial championships were cancelled due to COVID and the Dunstone rink was invited to rep the province again at the national championship.

At the Brier,

Dunstone led his team to a 9–3 record, qualifying for the playoffs as the second seed.

Again facing Brendan Bottcher in the semifinal, they lost 6–5, and would have to settle for the bronze medal for a second straight year.

Now, Dunstone is getting involved with growing the game in addition to continuing to play, being part of the trio behind the upcoming SGI Canada Best of the West Under-30 Curling Championship set for April 22 to 24, 2022, at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon.

The event will see 24 teams — eight each in the men’s, women’s and doubles division — from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan competing in the three-day event.

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Sports Dunstone said it is an event which was needed in his mind.

“It’s definitely overdue, that’s for sure,” he said in a recent interview, adding he has long been a proponent of giving younger curlers an avenue to improve.

It’s very tough coming out of Juniors,” he said.

Dunstone noted the average age at the Scotties (Women’s finals) this year was 32 and at the Brier 36, meaning a player com-

ing out of Juniors at 20 has 12 or 13 years before they are ready “to play on the biggest stage.”

The new tournament looks to be something of a bridge for developing players.

“I can take some credit for being an advocate for younger curlers across Canada,” said Dunstone, who added in the case of the new event it was a jointly created concept with Rylan Kleiter, and Dustin Mikush.

Of course Dunstone

is keenly aware of what it takes to jump from Junior to the top level of the game.

Dunstone won the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in 2013, and represented Canada at the 2013 World Junior Curling Championships, where he won the bronze medal.

He would again represent Manitoba in 2016, going on to win Canadian title and representing Canada at the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships, winning a bronze medal.

The next stop up though is the big one.

“As a young person that’s not super easy,” said Dunstone, adding players need opportunities to grow their game.

“Hopefully this event -- players under 30 can learn from it.”

And, Dunstone said

they hope the event proves popular and grows, largely because young curlers need the high level of competition. That growth could include ‘qualifying’ events leading up to the finals in the year ahead, although in year one teams will be there based on qualifying criteria.

Tournament format will have each of the eight teams to be split into four each in Pool A and B where they will play three games in the round robin. The top two teams after the elimination round will advance to the semifinals with the winners moving on to the championship match. The men’s and women’s team champions will take home $10,000 each while the doubles division winner gets $5,000.

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HANNAY - It is with great sadness that we announce on July 26, 2021, Cindy Ann Hannay lost her battle with cancer at the age of 53 in Yorkton, SK. Cindy was born on April 20, 1968 in Wetaskiwin, AB to Gerald and Linda (nee Turnquist) Hannay. Cindy was full of laughter, joy and always took her time to visit with everyone. She will be remembered by her son Braden Hannay, mother Linda Hannay and her sisters, Sheryl and her family Travis, Tyler and Miranda Sundberg and Michelle and her family Randy, Natalie, Alyssa & Shaylyn Hoynick. Also great niece Brooklyn Sundberg and her best friend Lorie Hyndman. Cindy was predeceased by her father Gerald Hannay and her grandparents. Cindy will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Wetaskiwin Moose Hall in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Memorials in memory of Cindy may be made to the Yorkton Health Foundation 41 Betts Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1 or to a Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfunerahome.com Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.

WILSON - William John Wilson “Bill” passed away August 2, 2021 at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife Carla, son William, son Fergus (Lisa), daughter Carolyn, grandchidren (Edavist, Nakora, Blake, Johanna, Dakotah, Leona, McKenzie, Jasmine), brother George (Loretta), nieces and nephews. His is predeceased by his parents Alfred and Gwen Wilson. In the latter part of his life Bill dedicated himself to caringfor his wife Carla. He enjyed visits with his grandchildren. Also played cards, video games, bowling, and horseshoes.

HRYNIUK - In the early morning of August 03, 2021 Vicki Hryniuk of Yorkton, SK passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

Vicki was born on the family farm in the Calder- Wroxton District to Bill and Rose Elaschuk (Purshega), she was the 5th girl out of six girls. She attended school in both the Scotland and Barvis schools, later moving with her family to the Endeavour area. After Vicki finished school, she worked at various jobs in her early years and enjoyed her life immensely. She loved to dance and most weekends you would find her at the dance halls, it was on one of these occasions that she met her future husband - John Hryniuk. There was an immediate attraction and after courting for some time they were married in the United Church in Sturgis Sk on November 22, 1955. They started their life together on John’s farm and together they raised different breeds of cattle and grew various types of grain for many years. Vicki worked side by side with John on the farm often operating the majority of the farm equipment herself. A few years later both of their children were born, first Sharon and then Cameron. Vicki planted a very large garden on the farm where she spent hours weeding, cultivating and harvesting vegetables for the winter months. Vicki often shared the vegetables off her garden with family and friends. Her other interests were baking, sewing, knitting and crocheting. After a few years of marriage Vicki and John parted ways and she moved to Yorkton, SK with her children and John stayed on the farm. The first few years in Yorkton were difficult for Vicki and she worked various jobs to provide for herself and her family. After a few years of saving money and obtaining a secure job, Vicki was able to qualify for a mortgage and she purchased her own home in the Fall of 1983. Vicki worked at various jobs when she first moved to Yorkton, she was a cook at a couple restaurants and a seamstress at three different dress shops. A few years later she successfully landed a full-time position at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre where she worked for a few years until she sustained an injury. After surgery, Vicki took a business course at the Community College and she then worked at different offices in and out of Yorkton. Vicki had other interests and one of them was selling Avon in the evenings. She excelled in sales and won many prizes, awards and trips during the time she sold the product. She became friends with a majority of her customers that remained in contact with her for many years after she quit selling Avon. Vicki pursued with the interests that she had on the farm to keep busy in the evenings after she quit selling Avon. Vicki often volunteered for many events in Yorkton as she enjoyed being active and meeting new people. Vicki was an active member of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton for several years. She volunteered many hours cooking, catering many hall events and working at the Bingos. Vicki belonged to the Olena Pchilka Women’s Association and held the position of President for a period of time. A few years later Vicki became a member of St. Mark’s the Evangelist Orthodox Church in Yorkton which she still remains as an active friend. While Cam was still living, Vicki went on many trips with him when he travelled to the USA and other provinces with his work, she enjoyed the times she spent with Cam in his semi. In the most recent years, she travelled to BC to visit her daughter and would spend several months with her each time. During these visits Vicki would travel throughout BC visiting many cities and small towns, enjoying the scenery and culture of the province. She particularly enjoyed walking the many hiking trails that BC had to offer, but in time Vicki wanted to go back home to Yorkton.

Vicki was predeceased by her son Cam, her husband John, her parents Bill & Rose, her brothers Walter and Eugene, her sisters Pauline, Margaret, Helen, Mary, and Chris and Isabel. She is survived by her sister Violet and her family, her daughter Sharon and numerous nephews and nieces. Prayers were held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Rodion Luciuk officiating. The responses at prayers were led

by Bob Rohr and at the funeral by Fr. Vladimir Lysak. The interment followed in the Family Plot in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Curtis Holowachuk, Merle Mastrachuk, Dwight Greba, Graham Rychjon, Edwin Heuser and Trent Greba serving as the casket bearers. Following the luncheon, Tributes were given by daughter Sharon and niece Charlene. Special Thanks to the Doctors and Nurses on 1st East for taking such great Care of my Mom. Memorials in Vicki’s memory may be made to St. Mark’s Orthodox Church as gifts of remembrance.

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YTW_earlug_1x24_bk.nil.indd/14px24ag/earlug/YTW-tfc Obituaries Obituaries KITZ - Bev went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on July 24, 2021. Beverly Lynn (Boreen) Kitz was born July 11, 1947 to Bud and Anita Boreen. Bev was born to perform… she was literally born ON the stage at the Langenburg Hall as the hospital was under construction. She was baptized on September 28th, 1947 at the First English Lutheran Church with her Auntie Alva and Uncle Edgar Kaeding as her sponsors. She was then confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 15, 1962. Those who only knew Bev as an adult may have been surprised to realize that growing up, Bev was her dad’s sidekick on the farm. She was a rock picker, cow milker, and the barn cleaner. She was in the Potato and Beef Club in 4-H, and loved showing her calves at 4-H achievement days. Bev treasured her family. She married her best friend and the love of her life, Lawrence Kitz, on November 29, 1980.

She was so always so proud of her children Chad, Renai, and Regan, and her grandchildren. She looked forward to her weekly phone calls from Chad, sitting down at the piano with Renai, and movie nights with Regan. She loved to share her grandchildren’s accomplishments: Porter’s awesome pitching skills in his ball games, Cole making the SWAT Lacrosse team, and Alex and Dylann’s Ukrainian dance competitions and performances. She cherished her time spent with family, especially occasions with her sisters. They would make plans to get together, often with other cousins, to share many laughs and visits. Anyone who knew Bev, knew she was organized, efficient, and had the energy of a tidal wave. After high school Bev went to secretarial school in Yorkton, and she took a job at the Bank of Montreal. Her and Lawrence owned and ran Cedarworld and Satellite City in Yorkton, and she also had her own business - B’s Cleaning: Residential and Business Cleaning. She was the “Perogy and Bun Queen” and had many happy customers. She had the most spotless house and was always efficient in anything she did. Performing was her passion and her talent. As a young girl, she loved to get up in front of people and play the piano. She was in drama in school, and she played the pump organ at the Lutheran country church when she was just 13 years old. She was a member of the 4 Cs, the Kitz Family Band, the Kitz Trio, and Free Spirit. Over the years she played for dances, reunions, weddings, funerals, church services, and family gatherings, giving each and every audience the pure enjoyment of her tickling the ivories; she really could make the piano dance. Bev was an absolute social butterfly and knew how to have fun! As teenagers, her and her older sister Brenda would throw house parties when Bud and Anita went to visit family in Kennedy for the weekend. Anita always knew they had a party though, because the house was always cleaner when they came home. She was a member of the Churchbridge Ladies Curling Club for many years, and belonged to the Kinette’s Club, working many a bingo. She made friend easily with everyone and had so many connections with so many people whom she crossed paths with. She lit up a room, and those who knew her were blessed with her fiery and uplifting spirit. She was reunited with her parents, Bud and Anita Boreen, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Margaret Kitz, her brothers-inlaw Barry Kitz, and Pat Turner, and her sister-in-law, Linda Kitz. She leaves to mourn her husband of 40 years, Lawrence, her children, Chad (Kathy), Renai (James), and Regan, as well as her precious grandchildren, Cole, Porter, Alex, and Dylann. She also leaves her sisters Brenda, Bonnie, and Alana, the Boreen and Kitz families, and an abundance of friends. A Service of Comfort was held on August 6, 2021 in Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Cottrill officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton as gifts of remembrance.

Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com We know Bev is in Heaven with her Lord and Saviour. Thankyou to Baileys Funeral Home for their care and compassionate service. Till we meet again!!

KUSHNER - We are sad to announce the sudden passing of James Lawrence Kushner (Jimmy) on July 6, 2021 at the age of 66, in Dauphin MB. Jim was born on April 30, 1955 in CFB in Chilliwack BC to Orest and Geraldine Kushner, while his family was posted there. His family then got posted to Petawawa Ont. Jim lived in other places, such as Regina and Edmonton but called Yorkton home.

Jimmy was quite the character and was not afraid to be silly for a laugh. He was a handyman who was generous with his time. Martial Arts was a big part of his life, Jimmy earned a third degree black belt, which led him to be an instructor across Saskatchewan and Edmonton. He also competed in the Pan American Championships in Peurto Rico in 1993 and placed a proud fourth. Jimmy had many natural artistic abilities, he could cook, draw, paint, craft furniture, sing and play the harmonica with passion. Jimmy is predeceased by his parents Orest and Geraldine. He leaves behind daughters Jayme Bertrand, Chelsey Fleury, grand daughter Layla Kaufmann, his brother Rob, sister Gail Nelson, nephews Matt, Paul and Thomas and neice Holly Evans and her two children. An intimate service was held at the Yorkton Karate Club on July 26, 2021 with Pastor Brien Theissen officiating. Honoury Pallbearers: Wilf Miller, Louie Fleury, Mel Currah, Ritchie Ooi, Rob Kushner and Mathew Nelson. Speakers: Wilf Miller, Mel and Jackie Currah Bible reading, Gail Nelson, Eulogy, Holly Evans. Many thanks to Wilf Miller and the Fleury family in assisting with the service.

SHERWOOD – Garth Roland Sherwood beloved husband of Fern Sherwood of Good Spirit Acres, SK passed away on July 6, 2021 at the Theodore Health Centre. He was seventy years of age.

Garth was born on May 29, 1951, in Summerland, B.C., to William and Margaret (Baldwin) Sherwood.

He took all of his schooling in Summerland. Forestry was his first job, fighting fires for two summers.

Garth moved to Fort Smith and worked for the Hudson Bay Co., where he met Fern, his wife of 47 years. Garth’s extended career was with Parks Canada, that took him to many parks throughout Canada (Wood Buffalo, Nahanni, Riding Mountain, Kluane, Kootney and Jasper). Garth retired in 2005 and moved to Good Spirit Acres.

Garth was known for his love of sports and was active in golf, hockey and slow pitch. This love of sports extended to watching his son Tyler play hockey, never missing a game. He was an avid fan and known to shout advice to the refs from time to time. As his health began to fail, he was cared for by the excellent staff at Theodore Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Fern, son Tyler, as well as numerous cousins and in-laws. Garth will be fondly remembered by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Good Spirit Provincial Park Rec. Hall. Memorial donations in memory of Garth may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or to the Theodore Health Centre for the Activity department as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.

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BERRNS - The family of Gordon Berrns of the Yorkton District Nursing Home, formerly of the Springside district, beloved husband of the late Doreen Berrns, sadly announce his passing on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Gordon leaves to cherish his memory: son, Brian Berrns (Judy) of Springside and grandchild Derek Berrns (Rochelle); daughter, Brenda Sharp (James) of Springside and grandchildren Lisa Richards (Cory), Carrie Seeley (Derek) and Marla Bilokreli (Scott); son, Kevin Berrns (Donna) of Yorkton and grandchildren Brooklyn Berrns (Mitch Magera) and Katelyn Reding (Devin); daughter, Karen Berrns (Greg Harding) of Springside and grandchildren Michael Nakonechny (Colleen), Jordan Nakonechny and Ashley Lipp (Tyrell); daughter, Marie Brown (Martin) of Yorkton; and son, Terry Berrns (Kim) of Calgary and grandchildren Jacob and Jensen Berrns; great grandchildren; Hayden, Landen, Cora, Jayde, Kassia, Bryson, Deklan, Kyler, Jersey, Levayda, Abigail, Bentley, Lily, Breeana, Zoey, Brooke, Smith and Sawyer; sister, Marjorie Wilson; sisters-in-law, Lavada Pinder, Mary Pinder and Louise Lambert (Larry). Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside funeral service for Gordon, which will be held on Saturday, August 14 2021 at 3:00pm at the Springside Cemetery.

WASYLUK - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Jackie who passed away from a courageous battle with lung disease with family by her side at the Yorkton Regional Hospital on July 8, 2021, at the age of 53. Jackie was born on May 20, 1968, to Andy and Mary (Dubiel) Wasyluk. She attended kindergarten in Wynyard and completed the remainder of her schooling in Wishart. After graduation she attended the University of Saskatchewan where she obtained her B.A, B,ED, and Social Work degrees. During University summer breaks she worked at various jobs but her most enjoyable one was with the City of Saskatoon as a playground supervisor. Once she completed University she was employed with Social Services in Yorkton until her health failed. Jackie enjoyed and one of her fondest memories was her trip to the British Isles.

Jackie loved her Shih Tzu dogs Cricket and Elly. She also had a passion for purchasing nice new GMC vehicles. Jackie leaves to mourn her parents Andy and Mary Wasyluk, brother Brad Wasyluk (Lisa Yufrym) and Elly (her faithful friend and loved companion).

KOSHMAN - Sheila Mildred Koshman (nee Peterson) born to Chris and Thora Peterson on December 20, 1925 in Theodore, passed away on August 1, 2021 at the Theodore Nursing Home. Sheila loved life and was predeceased by her husband George Koshman, who she married in 1949, her parents, his parents, her siblings and his siblings. She was the last of a generation and will be missed by her children Lloyd (Teresa) Koshman, Joyce (Grant) Coleman, Brent (Mary-Lou) Koshman, Cheryl (Rob) Mulder, Carmen Koshman and their respective families. She also leaves to mourn in her passing, her much loved 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, their families and so many friends who were like family. Sheila was very active in her community. She was on the Rec Board, volunteered with the Housing Authority for over 30 years, was part of the choir at the United Church, played softball and loved curling at all the local bonspiels. One year she won the Senior Provincial Ladies Bonspiel. She didn’t miss too many dances out at the Riverside Hall because she loved dancing and singing. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, going out to the Whitesand Regional Park and the Theodore Dam on Sunday drives. When in season she liked picking berries. In later years her favourite pastime was going to the casino and playing bingo. Sheila worked down east during the second world war in a munitions factory. She worked as a Nurses Aid at the Theodore Hospital when it was first built.

She also worked with Meals on Wheels and Home Care in Theodore. Sheila and George operated the Koshman Garage in Theodore that had once belonged to her father Chris Peterson.

The most enjoyable and important thing to her was that she was a stayat-home Mom who raised 5 children. With her quick wit and ready smile, we don’t think that Sheila knew any strangers, they were just friends she hadn’t met yet. Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Auntie, or friend, she will be missed. Funeral Services were held on August 7, 2021 from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Kuzek as officiant. Internment followed in the Theodore Town Cemetery.

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BODNAR – In loving memory of Shelly (1968 – 2015) and Andy (1967 – 2020). There will be an interment service for the late Shelly and Andy Bodnar on Saturday, August 14 2021 at the Yorkton City Cemetery. The service will begin at 1:30pm. Please enter through the main gates of the cemetery, turn left and follow the road.

VAN PARYS - It is with heavy hearts the family of Shelley Ann Van Parys (nee Klughart) announce the passing of their beloved angel. After a hard-fought eight year battle with ovarian cancer Shelley was called home. She passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 with her loving husband, Brent, by her side at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 64 years old. Shelley, we know you are soaring with the angels.

Shelley was born at the Prince Albert Hospital on Dec. 19, 1956 to Gordon (Bill) and Hilda (nee Moore) Klughart. Shelley received her education in P.A. and worked as a security guard at the mall.

She came to Yorkton to visit her friend, Laura, where she met her future husband, Brent.

She moved to Yorkton and held various jobs over time. On July 31, 1976, Brent and Shelley were married at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Prince Albert. The couple lived in Yorkton their entire married life which was only weeks short of 45 years. They were blessed with two children- a son, Chauncey in 1978 and a daughter, Dana in 1981. Once the children were both in school Shelley started working at the Yorkton This Week newspaper where she was employed for 33 years.

Shelley’s greatest talent had to be gardening. Her plants thrived regardless of the conditions because of her patient and loving attention. Her home and yard were filled with an array of many different flowers. She spent time with her grandchildren teaching them about how to plant and care for their own flowers. Shelley was also a long time member of the Yorkton Horticulture Society. She liked antiques and spent many hours refinishing many pieces, a lot of them being family heirlooms. Shelley also loved crafts. She created beautiful pictures using needlepoint which she gave away as gifts. Every new baby received a hand-knitted sweater set made with love from Shelley, a wonderful treasure. In her later years she started making sock monkeys for her grandchildren, nieces and greatnieces. The highlight of the year for Brent and Shelley were the winter vacations to warmer climates they took together. They made new friends with various people from different countries and made plans to meet up and have still kept in touch. The summers were spent camping. Shelley grew up camping and fishing and continued to camp for as long as she was able. Shelley also had a deep appreciation of music. Her taste in music was very diverse. She had an entire photo album dedicated to concerts she had attended over the years with different people. The concerts ranged from Rita MacNeil right through to AC/DC and many others in between. She was even known to enjoy a good polka! Shelley’s greatest joy was family. She loved the big, noisy family gatherings and was always ready to lend a hand. She travelled many miles to be there when grandchildren were born, for their birthdays or to just help out or attend a special event in their lives. Shelley was a quiet, gentle soul- a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Shelley was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Hilda Klughart; her brother, Douglas Klughart; her father-inlaw, Bill (Adolf) Van Parys; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shelley leaves to mourn and celebrate her life, her loving husband, Brent; their son, Chauncey (Amber) Van Parys, their children Kaylie and Keaton and their daughter, Dana Van Parys and her daughters Sage and Skylar; her mother-in-law Ethel Van Parys; sisters-in-law Reni Klughart, Elizabeth (Chuck) Jones, Shannon (Wayne) Senchuk; brother-in-law, Sheldon (Teri Lynn) Van Parys, aunts, uncle, many cherished nieces, nephews, greatnieces/nephews, cousins and many dear friends. A memorial service for Shelley will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre in Yorkton with Shelly Morris officiating. Tributes to Shelley will be given by her long-time friends Laura Reynish and Rose Nielsen. Shelley will be lovingly carried to her eternal rest by her daughter, Dana. Inurnment will follow at the Yorkton Columbarium, City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the Home Care staff for their compassionate care. Donations may be made in Shelley’s name to the Yorkton Treatment Centre, to be used for new mobile pumps, c/o the Sunrise Health Region and/or to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic in Regina. Condolences to the family can be posted at bailysfuneralhome.com

Monuments CHALUS - Edna (Shwedyk) Chalus of Yorkton left this world peacefully with her granddaughter, Crystal by her side on July 28 2021. They just celebrated her 85 birthday together 3 days earlier with a big chocolate cake, at Edna’s request. Edna was born Zenovia Shwedyk July 25 1935 near Theodore, SK. She received her education at Chernowitz Country School. Edna married her husband Steve on October 16 1955.

They had two children Dave and Danny in 1956 and 1957.

The family farmed first in the Dobronoutz District and then in the sixties in the Beaverdale District. In the early eighties they sold the farm and retired to Yorkton. Upon retirement, they took several bus tours visiting the Maritimes and the USA. They also travelled to Hawaii frequently. Edna enjoyed a good read from True Stories and never missed a Price is Right episode.

Edna moved to the Yorkton & District Nursing home in 2015. They sold their home in Yorkton in 2017 and Steve moved to the Bentley. Although they lived apart for a few years, Steve drove to visit her often and when he gave up driving, he would make sure he found a ride to visit her.

In 2019, Steve moved to the Nursing home until his passing in 2020.

Edna loved shopping for the people she loved. Crystal remembers getting a new wardrobe every Christmas. Edna was walking distance to Zellers and always found something to buy her. The same could be said for her great grandchildren Jordann and Lyric. When she was still able to independently shop, she would always have something for them too. Even when Crystal visited her at the Nursing home, she always had a stash of treats that she had won from Bingo to give her, one time a half-eaten chocolate bar. Crystal enjoyed spending time with Edna, she was a quiet, gentle woman with few words but these last few years brought out the spiciness in her. She kept the nursing home staff on their toes and Crystal enjoyed hearing many stories from her. Edna leaves behind her granddaughter Crystal (Cortney) Solonenko and her great grandchildren, Jordann & Lyric of Yorkton, sister Olga Lungull of Hudson Bay, and brother Ed (Gail) Shwedyk of Winnipeg. Edna was predeceased by her father and mother, three brothers Bill, Alex and one in infancy, 4 sisters Victoria, Mary, Lilian and Verna, her husband Steve and sons Danny and Dave and daughter in law Linda. A Graveside Service was led on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Memorials in memory of Edna may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of Canada (4211 Yonge Street, Suite 520 Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9/https://makeawish.ca/donate) as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com

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KAIZER - In loving memory of Lee Kaizer who left us on August 11,2019 This month comes with deep regret it brings back the day i wont forget She will never be forgotten Her kindness, her humor, her friendship lives on in my heart As i remember her, i realize my life will never be the same, not just because of my loss at her passing but because of all i have gained through her life Love Always Donna

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MICHAEL - In loving memory of Jack Michael who left us August 15, 2012 Gone to us that smiling that pleasant cheerful ways the heart that won so many friends In bygone happy days though his smile has gone forever and his hand we cannot touch we shall never lose sweet memories of the one we loved so much You and Mom together once again Love your Children & Grandchildren

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Correction Notice In our weekly flyer dated August 5 to 11, 2021 Artisan Bread was incorrectly advertised. The price should have read $3.49.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you.

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of WILLIAM JOHN WILSON, late of the City of Yorkton, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased; All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 5th day of September 2021.

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Land for Sale

Land for Sale

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER FOR SALE BY TENDER, farmland owned by Melvin Richard Sawatzky and Brenda Lynn Sawatzky legally described as: NE 29-35-32 WPM (approximately 135 cultivated acres along with a creek) located in the R.M. of Livingston No. 331 NE & NW 14-35-I W2M (approximately 320 cultivated acres) located in the R.M. of Clayton No. 333 (as a package) The seller will accept tenders on either property, or both property packages together. Please advise which property or properties your tender is for.

Taxes will be adjusted as of December 31st, 2021. The purchaser will have to be a GST registrant and will be responsible for all ISC fees.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque, bank draft or money order for a minimum of 5% of the purchase price payable to “LELAND CAMPBELL KONDRATOFF PERSICK LLP, IN TRUST”.

All tenders must be received at the address below by 12:00 noon on August 31, 2021. The possession date will be November 1, 2021 or earlier if the purchaser desires. The balance of the purchase price must be paid on or before the date of possession.

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Yorkton This Week | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Suites For Rent

Suites For Rent

Selo Gardens Seniors Housing 1110 McNiven Ave., Regina SK

Offering one bedroom subsidized or two bedroom life-lease suites For Further Information Contact The Manager At

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Farms for Sale For Sale - Misc SeloGardens_2x28.i13_R0011877795.indd 2x28L (class) 2021 •MP Aug 13, 2021 julianne FARM FOR •YTW SALE Aug by 11, 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

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN SUPPLIES

Feed & Seed

24’ MP HEADER AIR REEL excellent for straight cutting short crops & regular canola. $2500.00.

Phone: 306-338-2750.

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

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

Feed & Seed

Career Opportunities

YOUNG’S PLANT WORLD LTD.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season.

Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

4 ALL SEASON tires almost new 235-55R-17 $175 each new $50 per tire now. Weber portable barbeque $300 new - sell for $150.

Yorkton cell 778-861-3101

I am currenlty PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.

NEVER BEEN USED interior doors and bi-folds with jambs.

Phone: 306-641-4987.

NO FEES OR COMMISISONS

WOMEN’S BICYCLE, good shape.

Wine making equipment. Phone after 5pm. 306-783-3851

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

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE 114 Third Ave North August 12 &13 10-5 August 14 10-12 Antiques, Books, Purses, Franklin Mint Pcs & Much More

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

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2 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony. Pets Allowed. Available Immediately. Phone Shelby 780-2083337.

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

RENOVATED 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 3 BEDROOM HOUSE suite available Sept. 1. Close to schools and hospital. Utilities included.

Phone 306-641-6191.

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.

Appliances FOR SALE Dishwasher- Moffat Microwave -Lg 2003 Fan-Nutone 2003 FreezerViscount(free) Fridge-Ingliss 2003 Stove-Ingliss 2003. Good condition Sell all as a set $1000.00(FIRM)

Wanted BUYING COINS, Paper Money, Scrap Gold, Complete Estates, All Collectibles. Call 306-783-3230 or 306-621-1419.

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MULTI-FAMILY SALE 29 York Lake Road. Wed., Aug 11th - Fri., Aug 13th from 8:00am - 7:00pm, Sat., Aug 14th from 8:00am - noon Post Reno Sale. Slate Appliances, Double Captains Bed, Pictures/Art, Bedding/Blankets, Women’s Brand Name Clothing, Men’s Jackets, Furniture, Household Decor, Kitchen Items, Lamps, Area Rugs, Portable BBQ’s, Camp Stove, Solar Panel, RV Cords, Back-toschool items, office chairs, 2021 Sonata, & much more. Everything is very clean and priced to go!

TWO-FAMILY SALE Thurs., Aug 12 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. A lot of everything, make us an offer!!

Everything must go! 14 Pinkerton Bay.

ATVs / Dirt Bikes ATV FOR SALE: 2021 Arctic Cat Side-by-side, 700 HDX, tilt box, winch, only 120 km. Excellent condition. Phone: 306-621-1594

Cars 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.

2014 FORD FOCUS Hatchback, ATC, automatic, command start, heated seats, new battery and tires, excellent condition. Asking $6900.00, call or text 306-6208957 MUST SELL started restoring 1981 Volkswagon convertible.

Also have parts car. Phone: 306641-4987.

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306-782-4395 OR 1-800-657-4395 Fax 306-786-5414 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.

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

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.

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.

Highway #9 North, Yorkton 306-783-8660

FARMLAND WANTED

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Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction )V_ (YIVYÄLSK :R : , ( " Fax: 306-769-8844 ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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General Employment

TOWN OF PREECEVILLE ARENA OPERATOR POSITION The Town of Preeceville invites applications for the Arena Operator Position. The duties of this position include maintaining operations at the Preeceville Skating Arena. A detailed job description may be obtained from the Town of Preeceville Office. Please submit resume stating qualifications, experience, references and salary expectations by 5:00 pm, Thursday, August 26th, 2021 to: Town of Preeceville Box 560 Preeceville, Saskatchewan S0A 3B0 Fax: 306-547-3116 Email: preeceville@sasktel.net For more information please call 306-547-2810 or email preeceville@sasktel.net.

English Language Arts Instructor Permanent, Full-Time

1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED: Late

model

winch

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Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

CERTIFIED PINTAIL WINTER WHEAT Extremely hardy, SWNA-WestcanFeed_1x33.i11 very high yielding, _R0011877996.indd Awnless.

1x33L (class) •YTW Aug 11, 2021 Excellent Feed Wheat or Forage Variety.

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Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction )V_ (YIVYÄLSK :R : , ( " Fax: 306-769-8844 ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca VANCOUVER ISLAND, PT help required with small animal farm. 2 bedroom suite, overlooking the Olympic Mountains and the Juan SWNA-Bryden_Drivers_1x43.i11 de Fuca Strait, available. Wages _R0011877989.indd negotiable, would suit a retired 1x43Lcouple. (class) •YTW 11, 2021 farm Email:Aug briarglen@islandnet.com. View at: www.briarglen.com or call 250-642-2915.

Give your tight budget a little relief. Make some extra cash by selling the items you no longer need with a low-cost, fastacting Yorkton This Week and Marketplace Classified Ad. Phone 306-782-2465.

NOW HIRING The town of Lemberg is seeking a full time

Chief Administrative Officer.

Preference will be given to individuals with CAO certification.

Other applicants with strong office skills will be considered if they are willing to take training required for certification.

Excellent benefits and remuneration with consideration to the UMAAS pay grid.

Lemberg is a small, progressive and friendly community South of Melville.

Please forward resumes to Town of Lemberg Box 399 Lemberg, SK S0A 2B0.

Enjoy a little personal enrichment at home.

LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES

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2019 CHEV SILVERADO Z71, double cab 4x4, 5.3 auto. 67,000 km, rebuilt status. Phone: 306621-5625 or 306-782-9497. Excellent condition.

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

General Employment

GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB

NURSERY • GARDEN CENTRE • GROCERY STORE

Land Wanted

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Pets. Call Shelby 780-208-3337.

Farm Implements

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Northlands College is seeking an Instructor for our Adult Basic Education Program. Candidates will have a Bachelor of Education with a major concentration in English Language Arts and a Professional A teaching certificate. The position is a permanent, full-time opportunity with the College. Areas of instruction may include the following 10, 20 or 30 level courses: ELA A or ELA B, Native Studies or other courses as assigned. The Instructor position is located in La Ronge, Saskatchewan.

Deadline for applications is Monday, August 16, 2021.

Please reference competition number NLC-21-057 in all communications. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@northlandscollege.sk.ca. You may also contact P. Coulson at (306) 425-4324 for a full position profile or for any inquiries on the Instructor position. Salary Range is $64,711 to $93,571 per year. Salary is dependent on years of experience and level of education.

Math/Science Instructor Term, Full-Time

SWNA-NorthladsCollege_2x56.i11_R0011877983.indd 2x56L (class) •YTW Aug 11, 2021

Northlands College is seeking an Instructor for our Adult Basic Education Program. Candidates will have a Bachelor of Education with a major concentration in either Science or Math and a Professional A teaching certificate. The term is 195 days from August 18, 2021 to June 21, 2022. Areas of instruction may include the following 10, 20 or 30 level courses: Math Foundations, Workplace and Apprenticeship Math, Pre-Calculus, Science 10, Health Science 20, Environmental Science 20, Physical Science 20, Earth Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30. The Instructor position is located in La Ronge, Saskatchewan.

Deadline for applications is Monday, August 16, 2021.

Please reference competition number NLC-21-056 in all communications. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@northlandscollege.sk.ca. You may also contact P. Coulson at (306) 425-4324 for a full position profile or for any inquiries on the Instructor position. Salary Range is $63,092 to $91,232 for the 195-day term. Salary is dependent on years of experience and level of education.

Trades Help

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SWNA-NorthladsCollege_2x56.i11_R0011877985.indd Autobody Technician or Apprentice 2x56L (class) •YTW Aug 11, 2021

required for a busy GM Dealership. Body work, and installation of accessories. Must be detail oriented and self-motivated. We are willing to train the right applicant. Compensation based on experience. Uniforms supplied, and great benefits.

Job Type: Full-time www.crosstownmotors.com jana@crosstownmotors.com

Automotive Technician You will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing customer vehicles.

Qualifications: Previous experience and training as an automotive technician. Knowledge of diagnostic and repair equipment, strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Applicant must be deadline and detail oriented, with solid communications skills. Must hold a valid driver license.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $32,000.00-$80,000.00 per year www.crosstownmotors.com email: jana@crosstownmotors.com

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C & G SHUTTLE 1-306-647-3333 1-306-620-3521 (Cell) Airports, medical or shopping trips, up to 5 people.

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HARVEST Continued from page A11 Due to the extremely dry conditions of fields and harvested plant material, producers are being extra vigilant for any signs of combine fires or field fires that may be created during their harvest activities.

Producers are busy wrapping up their haying operations, hauling water to cattle on pasture and getting ready for harvest.

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 gov-

ernment-producer costshare. Producers can contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 for more information.

The federal and provincial governments have increased the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Saskatchewan producers. The interim benefit provides the opportunity for producers who are enrolled in AgriStability to access a portion of their benefit early, to

help support losses and cover costs. With this increase, Saskatchewan producers can apply for an interim benefit to receive 75 per cent of their estimated final 2021 benefit, before completing their program year. To apply for an interim benefit, producers can contact their local SCIC office, call the AgriStability Call Centre toll-free at 1-886-2708450, or email agristability@scic.ca.

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.

A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at https://www. saskatchewan.ca/cropreport.

Follow the 2021 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

Miller would hit a double with bases loaded in the fourth, and suddenly the home team was up 9-6.

The Blues were not done though inching ahead with four in the fifth to lead 10-9.

The Rockets though responded with a run in

the home half of the fifth to knot things at 10-10.

The game was scheduled for seven, but Mother Nature was not in the mood for that, as the evening grew increasingly dark.

Umpire Vern Schick announced the sixth

would be the last.

The inning proved nothing, as neither team could plate a run.

The fate of the game was in the hands of the league, and Thursday morning the decision was made – it would be a nocontest.

The decision meant the two teams would meet Friday in Wynyard at 6:30 p.m., the winner of that game advancing to the league final against either the Neudorf Posse or the Balcarres Broncos who are in the other semi-final best-of-three.

ROCKETS Continued from page A12 For the visiting Blues they announced their presence with some authority as Michael Jordan hit a solo home run in the first inning.

Wynyard would go ahead, thanks in part to another Jordan dinger

in the third, but Rhein, which recorded two come-from-behind wins in their quarter final round, again proved pesky.

Evan Neibrandt would help the Rocket’s cause with a home run in the third, and Josh

Paddlers excel at Prairie Division event It was another successful Regatta (competition) for seven athletes from the Yorkton Canoe Kayak Club.

Elia Bolme (16), Ewen Hutzul (14), Seth Quiring (13), Nathan Whitney (11), Lily Whitney (9), Vaida Kuntz (9), and Brecklyn Baluk (8) all competed August 7 - 8 in Regina at the Prairie Division Championships.

“It was so nice to attend a full regatta,” said head coach Jessica Riley, “For our new athletes it was a great chance to see the sport in a larger capacity. They got to see how they ranked against other kids their age across our division and know that their training has paid off.”

The Canoe/Kayak Prairie Division consists of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Yukon. This was the first Division regatta since 2019 due to Covid restrictions. The regatta

serves as a qualifier for the Canoe/Kayak Sprint Championships which will be held in Ottawa later this month.

Competition kicked off with the U12 Women’s K1 1000m event and with a finish by a full boat length, 9 year old Lily Whitney took home the gold. Her gold streak continued to her U12 Women’s K1 500m event where she again battled and prevailed. Whitney then teamed up with Kuntz and Baluk and a Regina paddler to race in the U12 Womens K4 events placing 3rd in the 500m event and 2nd in the 200m event. Baluk and Whitney paddled the U12 Women’s K2 500m event and finished 4th in the Division. Kuntz and Whitney paddled the U12 Women’s 200m event where they finished 2nd overall in the Division.

In their regatta debut, Vaida Kuntz and Brecklyn Baluk had solid

races throughout their distances. 8 year old Kuntz missed the podium by mere milliseconds in the U10 Women’s K1 500m event and placed 6th overall in the Division in the U12 Women’s 200m.

Kuntz and Baluk teamed up for the U12 Women’s 1000m event where they placed 5th overall. Baluk finished with new personal bests in each single event and showcased her budding skills with her teammates in the K4 races.

Also achieving some personal goals this weekend was fifteen year old Ewen Hutzul. Though just shy of making the finals, he competed well in all his U16 Men’s events and was a steady and inspirational support for the younger athletes.

Seth Quiring teamed up with Edmonton paddlers in the U12 Men’s K4 events, winning both the 1000m and 200m distances and placing second in the 500m. Quiring advanced to finals in the

U14 Men’s K1 200m event, placed 9th in the division in the 1000m, and got Bronze in the K1 500m.

Quiring raced with teammate Nathan Whitney in the K2 1000m, 500m and 200m events where they placed 4th, 5th, and 6th respectively.

Nathan Whitney came into the regatta with the plan to win, and win he did. In a clean sweep, Whitney secured gold in all his K1 (single) heats and finals. He had a 20 second lead in the 1000m event and in his other events finished with seconds to spare. He is currently ranked 1st in the Division in the U12 category.

A great performance by veteran paddler Elia Bolme who won her 500m heat, advanced to finals in all of her events (1000m, 500m, 200m), and finished the competition with a 4th place ranking in the Division. Elia’s focus throughout the

competition paid off as she earned invitations to race all three events at the Sprint Championships in Ottawa.

“I’m incredibly proud of how our team performed this weekend,” said Coach Riley.

“Sometimes they have a goal of winning, sometimes it’s to beat their previous times, sometimes it’s to execute a race plan and figure out what we need to fix in the coming practices.

Regardless of their goals, it’s always awesome as a coach to see paddlers achieve them.”

Training continues as paddlers get ready for the Yorkton Developmental Regatta which YCKC will host on Saturday, August 14th.

For more information about YCKC and it’s programs, visit www.yorktoncanoekayakclub.com or follow them on Facebook.

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