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Terrier camp The Yorkton Terriers held their fall camp on the weekend, with mostly new faces trying out after being limited in play the last two seasons due to COVID-19. Monday the Terriers hosted Melville losing 7-2 in the exhibition encounter. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League franchise will now be holding five more exhibition games to fine tune ahead of the regular season. They open the season against Estevan, who will be hosting the National Championship. Opening weekend will take place Sept. 24, in Estevan and then the home opener will be Saturday Sept 25. Staff Photo by Tanner Wallace-Scribner
Local firm up for an ABEX award By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is once again celebrating the achievements of Saskatchewan business with the ABEX Awards and a Yorkton business is
a finalist for the Priority Focus Award. Triple A Directional Drilling is up for the award, sponsored by Nutrien. It is presented to a business that has gone above and beyond in demonstrating business excellence in an
area that is in line with a select Saskatchewan Chamber policy priority. This year the focus is on digital integration. Vanessa Andres, who owns Triple A with husband Brook, said the nomination is gratifying, not just for the owners,
but the entire company. “It means we went above and beyond ... That we have a wonderful team along side us,” she said. “There’s a culture … to set a standard in our business.” That business is horizontal drilling for a range
of services including installation of electrical and telecommunication cable, of waterworks and sewer systems, of gas and oil lines and of culvert and drainage lines, along with a range of other services. As for the ABEX nom-
ination Andres said it has a lot to do with a decision to move to digital record keeping direct from the work site. She said they saw a need to change the system as face-to-face meetings became unrecommended.
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Springside biker rides for MS Election candidate list finalized By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
Charlotte Ward has been busy peddling her bicycle around Springside to help raise awareness and funds for a cause very close to her. Ward has been participating in MS Bike which encourages participants to choose their distance and make a difference by building awareness and raising much needed funds for research and services that are fundamental to changing the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). While the MS Society was unable to host in-person events this summer, the organization encouraged participants to take part in their communities, with local events and specified bike routes across the country. Riders were able to choose their own route and ride safely in their community and in accordance with local and provincial health authorities. “This year, I registered for the Waskesiu virtual MS Bike event,” Ward told Yorkton This Week. “Earlier in the summer I set a biking, as well as fundrais-
ing goal, for myself to complete in the Virtual MS Bike event on September 18th. Not knowing if I was going to go to Waskesiu to do an actual ride along the previous MS Bike route, I set a goal of biking 904 km (565 miles) on the gravel roads and highways around our farm. I chose 904 km as it the round-trip distance from our farm to Waskesiu.” Ward has been tackling her goal with a series of short rides. “I have been doing some shorter rides on the gravel around the farm -- anywhere from 8 to 50 km at a time -- to log kilometres or miles to meet my goal. “Usually our children do not ride with me, but I try to log some smaller rides (three-to-10 km) with them so that they feel like they are a part of what I am doing. Sometimes it just means tacking on a couple miles at the end of my ride so that they can ride too. They are already asking when they can ride in MS Bike as well.” For Ward MS is very real. “I was diagnosed with MS in 2017. It was not a shock when I did receive the official diagnosis as I had numerous ‘attacks’ in the year
leading up to the diagnosis which included everything from numb and tingling areas on my body; head, legs, feet, to optic neuritis which resulted in a temporary partial loss of vision. “It was not the diagnosis I ever wanted to get, and I cried a lot shortly after the diagnosis but I am not a person that wanted to dwell on all the bad things that could happen so I decided just to be positive about all the good things in life. MS tends to show up in one branch of my family tree so I was somewhat familiar with what MS was and could mean.” Of course with the diagnosis came new challenges and change. “The diagnosis was the hardest part,” said Ward. It was one thing to suspect that it was MS. It was another thing to hear the neurologist confirm it was MS and look at the MRI highlighting the areas on my brain that were showing active lesions or scar tissue caused by MS.” It helped Ward had support. “My family and friends were really supportive as we worked through the diagnosis and
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The candidates for the upcoming 2021 Federal Election in the Yorkton-Melville riding have been finalized. Cathy Wagantall will look to be re-elected for the Conservatives and win her third election for the riding. The other five parties will see new candidates for the riding. Valerie Brooks will represent the Green Party, Jordan Ames-Sinclair will represent the Liberal Party, Halsten Rust will be the candidate for the NDP, Braden Robertson will be the People Party of Canada’s candidate, and Denise Loucks will be the Maverick Party candidate. The 2021 general election is scheduled for September 20th, with an all-candidates forum being held at the Gallagher Centre on September 16th at 7:30 p.m. The format of the forum will provide each candidate ample speaking time. Each candidate will be invited to deliver Opening Remarks and then will be invited to respond to questions from the Chamber, which they received in advance of the forum. The floor will then be open for questions from the audience.
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BIKER Continued from Page A1 the MS Clinic in Saskatoon was really helpful at answering my questions and providing info that I didn’t even know I needed in the early diagnosis.” Of course part of the change is that MS remains something of a mystery. “There is so much unknown about MS and each person can be affected so differently,” said Ward. “The MS clinic was really helpful at providing information on how to manage MS and also in terms of wading through the disease modifying therapy options.” And not all treatments work for all patients either. “The first disease modifying therapy that I did, did not work for me,” said Ward. “For a year, I did daily injections of one of the common approved MS disease modifying therapies. It was not effective at managing my MS and my MS symptoms remained quite active and continued to do damage to my body. “It is pretty disheartening when that happens. “We tried a second treatment option over a period of two years which I have found to be quite effective at stopping or slowing the progression of MS. While it has improved a lot of the physical symptoms of MS, fatigue and cognitive
symptoms still seem to be the factors that affect me on a regular basis. “As someone diagnosed with MS, I know that while these disease modifying therapies can be effective at managing or slowing the progression of MS, they are not a cure. “One of the biggest unknowns that is always in the back of my mind is what happens next? “What happens when my body no longer responds to the therapies or what will the next attack or relapse bring? “I have dealt with my MS diagnosis through a number of ways - staying active, eating balanced, healthy meals, and surrounding myself with family and friends that support me. “At the end of the day, I try not to let MS impact every decision I make which can be quite hard when there are life decisions to make that can impact our family, our farm or my work, which could completely be thrown out the window with an MS attack.” Ward has also become active in trying to support others with MS, becoming a SK based MS Society Ambassador. It was a decision made because Ward saw a need to help. “Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with an average of 12 Canadians diagnosed every day,” she
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“The MS clinic was really helpful at providing information on how to manage MS and also in terms of wading through the disease modifying therapy options.” — Charlotte Ward said. “Most people either directly or indirectly know of someone who is affected my MS. “When I was asked to be an ambassador, I saw it as an opportunity to raise awareness about MS, the MS Society and how much great research, programs and services are being made possible through events like MS Bike. “The research that the MS Society funds gives me hope that one day there will be a cure.” The need is close to home too. “Also, my sister was diagnosed with MS a couple years ago as well,” said Ward. “This is really personal for me through my journey with MS, my sister’s journey through MS and the hope that if our kids or family or friends were ever diagnosed, there will be a lot more answers than questions and hopefully a cure for this crazy disease.” So what exactly does an MS Ambassador do? “As an MS Bike Ambassador, I am available to share my story
and raise awareness as to what MS is, how it impacts those affected by MS, and how the funds raised by the MS Society are used to fund research in terms of medications, treatments, the cause and the cure, as well as the importance of the programs and services that they support for those managing and living with MS,” explained Ward. “Through my role, I hope to encourage people to either join a MS Bike team, create a team, ride, or consider supporting those who do ride to end MS. “This year a virtual event is being held on Sept. 18, where cyclists and the MS community will connect virtually across the country to support the tens of thousands of Canadians affected by MS. “ Ward first became involved in MS Bike after her diagnosis. “I first became involved with MS Bike at the Riding Mountain event in 2018 after my diagnosis,” she said. “Before that I had sup-
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ported one of my friends through a financial donation to her MS Bike ride. My aunt has MS, and it was an important cause that I wanted to support. “After my diagnosis in 2017 I wanted to ride in the 2017 ride, but in all honesty, I was having multiple MS symptoms and did not physically, or emotionally feel, that it was the right decision for me that year. “In the spring of 2018, I decided that I was going to ride MS Bike Riding Mountain in September of 2018. “I pulled out my bike and started riding on the gravel roads around my farm. Three or four mile rides quickly turned into 15 or 25 mile rides so that the ride from Dauphin up into Riding Mountain and back again over the two-day event would be doable. Throughout that summer, I reached out to family and friends to see if they would support my MS Bike fundraising goals. I posted on social media how and why I was riding and what MS Bike was. “I rode in 2018 and 2019 in the in-person events at Riding Mountain as part of a team of friends. In both years, the sense of ‘I did it!’ was amazing. “Knowing that there are many others who are also diagnosed with MS that are not able to do the ride is extremely important I rode not only for myself (physically, emotionally, mentally), but also for those who can’t.” With COVID-19 things changed of course. “As everyone knows, the world changed in 2019 with COVID and the decision to do a virtual MS Bike event in 2019 was made,” said Ward. “MS and the need for MS research, programs and services did not go away with COVID so it was important that I continued to participate in the virtual MS Bike event. “Last year, I set myself a goal to bike 300 km on the gravel roads around my farm in the few weeks leading up to the Virtual MS Bike rally -- 300 km was approximately twice the distance of the MS Bike Riding Mountain event that I had participated in the previous two years. “It was different as we didn’t have that inperson interaction and encouragement along the bike route that we
would normally have. “ In-person, or virtual, Ward has found a community of support. “When I attended the in-person event in the past, the community of volunteers has been amazing. In the virtual event, the community dynamic changes a bit,” said Ward. “The community has become a virtual community where we are able to interact with cyclists and supporters from across Canada. I have made some really neat virtual connections with people from both ends of the country and everywhere in between as we are all there to virtually cheer each other on and raise awareness for MS research, programs and services. “In the times of COVID, my community has been family and friends. Some of whom I see and talk to on a regular basis, others who I haven’t seen in 10 years. “The community has also been people whom I have never met, but because they have either been affected by MS or know someone who is affected by MS, there is common tie to draw people together. “Sometimes community support has been as simple as friendly word of encouragement or a small donation or other times it is people who you meet on the road that give you a big wave! “Being that it is virtual, it also means that anybody can participate in MS Bike or support MS Bike from anywhere that works for them. We no longer have to meet at a given place at a given time to be a part of it. This year’s MS Bike encourages cyclists and participants to go the distance and make a difference from anywhere. You can ride on your own or get a team to together and do it together, or simply join the virtual rally to help raise awareness and funds to support Canadians affected by MS.” On Sept. 18, the MS Society will host a virtual live-streamed event – bringing cyclists and the MS community together to rally with tens of thousands of Canadians affected by the disease. The live stream will include participant stories from across the country, highlights from our MS Bike season and the impact of fundraising efforts.
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Kilborn on slightly different path in sport By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Jesse Kilborn is a little bit unusual in terms of the Eastern Professional Chariot and Chuckwagon Association. To begin with he became involved in the sport because of family, but not the usual path of following his father or grandfather. “It was a little bit from grandpa. He used to break horses back in the day, in the early 80s,” said Kilborn, who hails from LeRoy, SK., ahead of the races in Yorkton Friday. So his grandpa helped create an interest in horses, but he was not a driver. That was Jesse’s brother Colin who first picked up the reins to run the track. “He took me under his wing. I bought my first couple of horses from him,” said Jesse. The second notable
difference is Jesse’s age. He is only 24, certainly among the younger drivers in the ECCPA. Kilborn said the Association is always looking for new and young drivers. “Having younger guys involved that’s the next step,” he said, adding a lot of ECCPA drivers are nearing an age when retirement is likely in the next few years. So does Kilborn have any advice for anyone interested in the sport? “Talk to some of us,” he said. “If you’re willing to put in the work, there’s lots of guys willing to help out putting you on the right path.” The final thing that makes Kilborn just a bit different is that he only races chariots. “I don’t race chuckwagons. It costs a lot of money to get into it, and a lot of extra time I don’t have right now,” he said, although later he admit-
Jesse Kilborn is a chariot racer from Leroy, SK. ted “... I want to (race chuckwagons). It’s on the agenda.” But, for now Kilborn is dedicated to chariots, something he was hooked on the first time he went around a prac-
Race action The Eastern Professional Chariot and Chuckwagon Association hold races across the region over the spring, summer and fall. This past weekend the Association held races in Yorkton,
through the Yorkton Exhibition Association. This weekend they are scheduled to race in Sturgis. (Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels)
tice track. “It started out real stressful leading up to it,” he said, adding once on the track he “blanked it all out,” and just let the run take over. Once done he was
“super pumped. I ended up hooked from there. It’s awesome.” It helped that Kilborn had a couple of older horses for the run. They were not the fastest, but they knew what they
were doing. “It wasn’t me driving the horses, they were driving me,” he said, adding that is important starting out. “You want horses that teach you what you need to know.” The team he runs today came to Kilborn over time, the first in 2015, the second three years ago. So far the tandem haven’t been top-five, but Kilborn said he is consistently in the top-10, and he feels better things are close. “Top-five it’s definitely there. My horses are there, it’s just a matter of a bit more work,” he said. So is there a race that stands out for Kilborn so far? The answer was simple, racing head-to-head with brother Colin, which has only happened twice. “It was a blast. It was awesome,” he said. “He won one day. I won the other.”
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Politics Whoever said the easy part is winning but the hard part is governing aptly described life in politics. And one can surely sympathize with the predicament politicians like Premier Scott Moe often find themselves in, like the current one in which they have to appease diametrically opposed sides of COVID-19 issues. But here’s the thing: There are some issues in which there is no political compromise that will keep each side a little unhappy. Nor should there be on something like COVID-19 where the right thing is following the science and medicine — even if that means saying and doing things that some aren’t going to much like. As suggested, getting elected is the easy part — especially in a province where you have an amazing solid base of rural and even city suburban seats and no real credible threat from your nearest political opponent. Likely, the smart long-term political move for Moe and his government this summer would have been to simply lead. While it might not have been popular with the less rational who are still refusing to get vaccinated because of something they read on the Internet, it would have been widely popular to most. (Even those who can’t get vaccines for medical reasons might have likely appreciated.) Moe needed to take a firmer stand this summer. That is what leadership is all about. He needed to be more of a leader this summer and, at times, he clearly wasn’t. In fairness, it’s not as if Moe or his Saskatchewan Party government didn’t promote getting vaccinated. In fact, they have been rather vigilant vaccine advocates, promoting the positives of vaccines. There really is no denying this. But there’s also no denying that true leadership required Moe and company to do much, much more than politely suggest you should be vaccinated. Leadership required them to be unequivocal — to send a no nonsense message that it would socially unacceptable for people to not continue to their part in the fight to stop the fourth wave of COVID-19. They needed to talk consequences — not choice. This was not the responsibility of the Saskatchewan Roughriders or their landlords at Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL) that’s responsible for Mosaic Stadium, Evraz Place and the Brandt Centre. They really have no meaningful way of enforcing vaccine that — according to what Moe and Health Minister Paul Merriman have kept telling us — are matter of personal choice. Accepting that no level of government could force people to take the vaccines, the province under the province under the authority of the Public Health Act could have imposed restrictions that would have required proof of vaccinations and/or recent negative COVID-19 tests before entering large gatherings. It was not up to REAL or the ‘Riders to impose such restrictions or perhaps further ones on mask-wearing — especially at indoor events. Nor should municipalities (towns, and small and large cities) or school boards been solely responsible for imposing vaccine passports or mask use on public transit or in hockey rinks, gyms and schools. Yet this is exactly what has happened in the absence of provincial government leadership. That we are consistently registering 250 to 300 COVID-19 cases a day in Saskatchewan with a rising death toll is disturbing. This is happening with three-quarters of the adult population vaccinated — about five per cent more than the generously low goal set for first-dose vaccinations when they became among the first provinces to re-open everything. It isn’t overstating things to suggest things are far more serious for the unvaccinated than they’ve ever been. Sadly, it was preventable with better leadership. We needed leadership this summer that was adamant and relentless. We needed a government unafraid to follow the advice of its doctors and unafraid of taking a little heat for doing so. Moe didn’t give us that leadership this summer. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.
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e are now less than two weeks from going to the polls and it would be hard to suggest the race is heating up locally. In fact, it seems as if the election in the Yorkton-Melville constituency is barely at a simmer, being a rather tepid affair so far. Drive around and the lawn signs are sparse, and just starting to pop up around the community. That seems unusual given there are six candidates running, although finding a voter that could name the six might be a challenge at this point. For the record they are; Conservative Party Cathy Wagantall, Green Party Valerie Brooks, Liberal Jordan Ames-Sinclair, New Democrats Halsten Rust, People’s Party of Canada Braden Robertson, and Maverick Party Denise Loucks. Of course with Wagantall, the incumbent, garnering roughly 75 per cent of the votes cast in the last election, the race might seem an uphill battle for the other five candidates, who will no doubt be happy to gain ground and build a foundation of support to build on moving forward. Of course the question for voters is what each of the six candidates and their parties stand for? That is increasingly hard to determine. Social media is little more than a quagmire of mean-spirited memes, flinging mud back and forth, and offering little in terms of party policy.
It should not be good enough to point fingers and complain about what a party, a leader, or a candidate stands for. It should come with a suggestion of why an alternate candidate/party is a better choice. Normally, a look at the policies in a head-to-head situation comes when the local Chamber hosts its all-candidates forum which is covered by local media such as Yorkton This Week. The forum is again scheduled for 7:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Gallagher Centre. However, only the candidates representing the Conservative, Maverick, and People’s Party of Canada agreed to participate in the forum, said Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. Invitations had been extended to the candidates representing the Green and Liberal parties but no response had been received by the Chamber from either candidate. The New Democrat candidate is unable to attend the Forum, noted Polegi. It is unfortunate that the forum will feature only half the candidates. A forum with only half the candidates is sort of like having only half the book. Voters should be able to see how each handles questions, and how well they articulate their policies, since they will need those skills to represent the constituency well in Ottawa if they were elected.
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Stars for Sask. schedule set As the weather will soon switch from summer to fall, it will mark the return of Stars for Saskatchewan to Yorkton at the Anne Portnuff Theatre. Things will kick off on October 27 with Amy Bishop coming to town. Bishop is described as having “a voice is a combination of smooth pavement and rough gravel, with the ability to charm listeners with her sweet tones; yet stun audiences with the ability to hit any high note.” Bishop appeared on the inaugural season of CTV’s “The Launch,” where she dazzled all of Canada with her outstanding performances. Hailing from Calgary, Bishop began her music career around campfires, block parties, and church choir. Knowing a career in music is no guarantee,
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Blue Moon Marquee Bishop decided to practice other trades. Still, her passion for music prevailed, leading her to collaborations with Moby and opening for April Wine, Farmer’s Daughter, and Chris Cummings. Next up will be Over the Moon on November 15. Longview Alberta’s roots/swing duo “Over The Moon” is described
as being totally immersed in real cowboy country. The couple’s debut album “Moondancer” was mostly written and recorded on the ranch where they live, and the resonances are there for all to hear, reflecting the pulse of life living in a territory that is rugged and beautiful. It’s a wild ride from 40’s western swing to Appalachian old-time to cowboy blues,
All Candidates’ Forum to be held Thursday, Sept. 16 in Yorkton The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce and the Gallagher Centre will be hosting an All Candidates’ Forum 7:30 pm Thursday September 16 at the Gallagher Centre. “We are very pleased that the candidates representing the Conservative, Maverick, and Peoples Party of Canada have all agreed to participate in the Forum,” said Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great opportunity for the constituents of the Yorkton-Melville riding to meet and listen to these candidates.” Invitations have been extended to the candidates representing the Green and Liberal par-
ties but no response has been received by the Chamber from either candidate. The New Democrat candidate is unable to attend the Forum. The format of the Forum will provide each candidate ample speaking time. Each candidate will be invited to deliver Opening Remarks and then will be invited to respond to questions from the Chamber which they received in advance of the Forum. The floor will then be open for questions from the Audience. “Audience members can write their questions on the cards provided and these will be drawn randomly by the Moderator,” said Polegi. She indicated
all featuring their meantto-be vocals and a wide array of acoustic instruments. After a couple of month’s break, Royal Wood is the next artist set to perform on January 26 of 2022. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft - maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. The JUNO-Awardnominated artist has been featured in critically acclaimed television programs such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice.” Royal has also toured with legendary artists Bonnie Raitt and David Gray. Blue Moon Marquee will get people ready for the spring as they are set to perform on March 3, 2022. Blue Moon Marquee currently makes their home in an island shack on the coast of the Salish
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Over The Moon Sea in British Columbia. A.W. Cardinal and Jasmine Colett write and perform original compositions influenced by early blues, swing, jazz and ragtime. Recent nominations include Blues Artist of the Year, 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards; Indigenous Songwriter of the Year, 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards; Indigenous Artist of the Year, 2018 WCMA; New Artist of the Year, 2013s 6 Maple Blues Awards (2016). May 5, 2022, will be the last show for Stars for Saskatchewan as Terry Barber and The Music of Freddie Mercury will wrap things up. Barber has been a
soloist for the best venues around the world, from the Metropolitan Opera to Moscow’s Svetlanov Hall and can be heard on recordings with artists ranging from Madonna to Jewel and Cyndi Lauper and even the London Philharmonic. Barber’s most recent solo album, a re-imagination of Freddie Mercury’s biggest hits, was considered for eight Grammy nominations. Tickets are available now, and for more information such as pricing, people can visit yorktonarts.ca/stars-for-saskatchewan. Ticket options for this year include season tickets, individual tickets, and bundles of three shows.
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TAX LIEN The Tax Enforcement Act Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the folliwing list are fully paid before the 8th day of November, 2021, a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. Description of Property
Assessment Number Lot (s) Block 514903850 515100950 495115300 495030750
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$
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$ $ $ $ $ $
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ABEX Continued from Page A1 “Since we are in changing times,” she noted. So the company added an ‘App’ to their employees’ phones, then enrolled those employees in courses to learn how to use the new technology. The result was the Triple A “restructured the way crews do reporting,” said Andres. The ‘App’ allows onsite record keeping that is immediately accessible in the front office, reducing delays in reports being filed, or lost on a job site, while reducing the time it would take to file paper files, she said.
For the local firm the ABEX Award follows a 2021 WorkSafe Saskatchewan Safe Employer Award. The other ABEX finalists for the award are Blue Moose Media (Saskatoon), and Vendasta (Saskatoon). ABEX applicants are independently judged by a group of business experts who review the quality of the application and supporting documents, including a Safety Plan. The Safety Plan is an important aspect of each application and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board is the Safety Partner for the ABEX Awards.
“The business community in this province is proving their resilience in what are still challenging times and we are thrilled to celebrate the success of these amazing people and companies. We need to support all and celebrate those who have found success in their respective sectors,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce in a release. The ABEX Awards, presented by Conexus Credit Union, will be celebrating Saskatchewan business excellence with a virtual awards gala that will be livestreamed at 7 p.m. Oct. 22.
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St. Mary’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre Cocktails 5:30 PM; Supper 6:30 PM With Guest Speaker
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Tickets are now available
306-783-4368 $
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Niall Campbell From Bjorkdale driving four percherons on a John Deere binder.
A weekend with working horses By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was all about the horses and what they once meant to farming as the PALS Draft Horse Field Day was held in Rama over the weekend. Teamsters from as far away as Humboldt, Yorkton and Bjorkdale gathered to demonstrate a range of horse drawn equipment. Held Saturday and Sunday, events included working a disc of summer fallow, driving four horses abreast pulling
a binder which dated back to the late 1940s or early 1950s to cut an oat crop, and hauling sheaves to a McCormick threshing machine which also dated back to the 1940s. Among the horse breeds used were Clydesdales, Percherons and Brabrant/ Belgians. The teamsters included: Kristina and Jillian Just of Yorkton, Lloyd Smith of Pelly, Morgan Wallington of Pelly, Cameron Last of Lintlaw, Royden Crone of Humboldt, and Rae Rosenkerr of Preeceville
A Brabrant team; Barney and Fred belonging to Rae Rosenkerr of Preeceville.
Four Percherons are hooked abreast to the binder at the PALS Draft Horse Field Day in Rama,
Rae Rosenkerr of Preeceville discs with his team of Brabrants.
Rae Rosenkerr of Preeceville with his team of Brabrants brings a load of sheaves to the threshing machine.
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Vote with understanding and prayer As I write, Canada is midway through a fractious federal election campaign. Many people feel Election 2021 could change our country forever. Yesterday I had a conversation that irritated me. With the election campaign well underway, this mature adult didn’t know if the election is provincial or federal. They couldn’t name the names of the major parties, nor the current Member of Parliament. In our roughly half-hour conversation, I detected no understanding of which issues may be crucial, or why it should be important to learn them. I did hear, though, a long story of personal woes and institutional failures.
I shouldn’t have been cross, perhaps. Bad news, from every angle, bombards us all these days. Some, in despair, tune it all out. But it bothered me that my conversation partner, a lifetime churchgoer, revealed a long and willful ignorance. Thankfully, that response from a fellow Christian believer isn’t typical. Many others understand that while on earth, Jesus, though shunning political power for himself, was nevertheless no passive bystander to the issues of the day. Elections determine which party will govern. But parties don’t only have platforms and policies. They have ideologies—the ideas
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Sunny Side Up that shape their policies. The thoughts that guide our governors are the hidden compass that points the direction and ultimate destination of a nation. Ideologies reveal what could await our beloved children and grandchildren when they become old enough to realize that the choices of their elders created the country they live in, for bet-
ter or worse. For decades, our family has worked elections, even campaigned for candidates we supported. And for the last decade I’ve had the honour of working fulltime for two parliamentarians. Both entered politics hoping to help keep Canada glorious and free for the generations that follow. That same motivation should
spur all people of faith to vote with as much understanding as possible. In 1803, a preacher named Matthias Barnet spoke these words, old fashioned, to be sure, but up-to-the minute relevant: “To God and posterity, you are accountable for your rights and your rulers…Let not your children have reason to curse you for giving up those rights and prostrating those institutions which your fathers delivered to you.” Do churches have a role in politics? Absolutely. Not to take power, but to shine God’s light on and speak his truth to power. I’m grateful to know that some churches (and Christian organizations) keep con-
gregants and watchers informed on how party policies intersect with their faith. Some are currently holding prayer vigils for our country. There will be no perfect options on our ballots on September 20th. But voting wisely often means choosing the best of less than perfect options, so that the worst of those choices doesn’t overcome the opportunity to make gradual changes for the better. Whatever happens on election day, we can be certain of what the Bible clearly demonstrates: God holds all government in his own hands, and ultimately uses it for his own purposes.
A little about wasps The other day, sitting with some dear friends in their beautiful back yard, we started talking about wasps and how many there have been this summer and how to get rid of them. First, let’s just chat about wasps for a minute. They are considered pollinators just like bees and hornets, and thought many people think of them as pests, they are beneficial insects that are predators to insects like flies and mosquitoes. By this time of the year, the queen wasp will not be laying any more eggs. So while the workers were gathering protein for the nest earlier in the summer, now they are done with that work and are busy feeding themselves in this last stretch of summer. This is party time for
the wasps, because the work is done and soon they will be, too! Most wasps will die when the first very hard frost comes. Some will survive, the queens, and they will find a spot for themselves to winter, then in the spring they will begin looking for a place to start their own nest. And as fascinating as we humans think we are, wasps are not that interested to get to know us unless we disturb them. If the wasps have a nest in an area of our yard that is not in our way, we are advised to just leave it alone. Once they leave the nest they will not come back, so it is no longer a threat. And they will die when winter comes. Even though they are beneficial insects, many people don’t want them around, especial-
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Gardener’s Notebook ly when sitting outside enjoying a cup of coffee or a meal. How to get rid of them? Doing some homework on this topic was fascinating, because there are all kinds of remedies! Some practical information first. If it seems like the wasps are always in one area, heading for your house, watch where they go and carefully seal the area off. A crack in the window frame or an open vent can be fixed and end the
problem. Early in the spring, (when it is warm enough that the queen may be on the move) we could hang fake nests. Because wasps don’t like their nest near another one, a fake nest may make them think that the property is “already rented”, and they will go elsewhere. If we have fruit trees that have dropped some fruit, we should pick it up and dispose of it. And here’s something interesting: if we see a wasp or wasps and we start flapping
our hands at them, bad idea! A squashed wasp gives off a compound that attracts yet more wasps, this time, they’re angry! Be careful! There are a number of home-made remedies that claim to work against wasps. An easy one is pouring cream soda or orange crush in a bowl and leaving it out on our picnic tables. I have also seen a recipe for a mixture of apple cider vinegar, water and sugar. Then I have read about that same mixture with dish soap added, and this mixture is used in a pop bottle hung in a tree to attract the wasps. If we are using a commercial wasp product, we should keep in mind that wasps don’t fly at night, so this might be the best time to use the product on their nest. Be sure to
read the instructions, and be careful to follow the instructions to avoid getting bitten. The wasp issue will soon be past; fall has arrived, and it will be time to clear our gardens and look forward to next year. In spite of all things, hasn’t the summer gone by quickly? 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. Homegrown produce and more! If you have any questions about the market, just call Glen at (306) 783-7040. Thank you for Yorkton This Week for their excellent work every week; enjoy this cooler time in your garden! Have a great week!
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Phyllis Fitzpatrick recently made a donation making it possible for the City to buy eight water bikes. Here the donation is marked by Talyor Morrison, with the City, Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Councillors Ken Chyz and Randy Goulden
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Donation offers new programming at Gallagher Centre Water Park Starting this fall season, new Aqua Cycle programming will be offered at the Access Communications Water Park. This programming was made possible by a monetary donation from Total Care -Nursing in the Home LTD., located in Clarenville, NFLD., which is owned and oper-
ated by Yorkton area resident Phyllis Fitzpatrick and her family. An avid Aquacize participant, Phyllis donated over $17,000.00 to the City to cover the purchase cost of eight water bike, specifically designed for Aqua Cycle programming. At an Aqua Cycle unveiling event,
Mayor Mitch Hippsley expressed the City’s gratitude, saying “Thank you for going out of your way, to give out of pocket, to make other people’s lives even better, and to contribute to the City of Yorkton.” He continued, “It is people like Phyllis, and her family, which truly make Yorkton a place where good things
happen!” Aqua Cycle is an incredibly low-impact exercise and activity program that has many benefits. Jessica Resler, Aquatic Coordinator for the Water Park explained “By using the water’s natural resistance during the work out you burn more fat in less time, while still being
kind to your joints and muscles. Other benefits include improved balance, cardiac endurance, and blood flow, reduces stress, improves sleep quality, and most importantly, it’s fun!”
Moving forward Aqua Cycle programming will be offered in addition to other aquatic
fitness programs such as Aquacize and lane swimming, and will be scheduled regularly throughout the week. Preregistration is encouraged to secure a spot in the program. Information, schedules, and registration details are available online at www.gallaghercentre. com. - Submitted
Lady Gridders ready for fall season By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Lady Gridders are about to head back to the field. And this time it will be more than a series of exhibition games, said head coach Tyrell MacLean. “It’s the first season for the Prairie Girls Football League. Up until now it’s been exhibition games,” he said. “Now
we’re going into a full season, with a championship game scheduled for the last weekend in October. “We’re hoping we’re competing in that final.” MacLean said so far things are looking good for the Gridders. “We’ve been practicing since the 16th,” said MacLean. With 32 girls registered the coach is liking what he is seeing.
“I think we’re going to be fairly competitive and strong this year,” he said, MacLean said while the team “lost a couple of big pieces” through graduation, the numbers at practice bode well for filling holes not only this season, but in years ahead. Among those registered are 10, or 11 first time players, and another few who sat out the shortened season last year because of COVID, he said, adding it’s important to have young players join-
ing to ensure they have time to develop to fill key roles down the road. “We’re in a good spot,” he said, adding there had been concerns about attracting new players to ensure renewal in the future. The new league, which had the Gridders starting the season Sept. 3, in Moosomin, where Yorkton won 22-12. The league consists of five teams including Melville, Estevan and Regina, along with Moosomin and Yorkton.
Softball bronze medal huge for sport When you are a softball fan the recent bronze medal win by Canada’s national women’s team at the Summer Olympics was a rather memorable moment. It was after all the first medal in the sport for this country, and the first time the sport had been in the Olympics since 2008. So getting to catch up with outfielder Victoria Hayward, a member of
the medal-winning team who is now playing with Athletes Unlimited (some games are on TSN), was a definite thrill, albeit not as big a thrill as the bronze medal win was for her. “It definitely had been a long-time coming – kind of a 13-year journey,” she said. Obviously losing two round robin games by one run to Japan and the United States was disappointing since
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Sports a win in either would have likely meant the team would play for gold not bronze. “To compete at that
level against Japan and the US and come that close,” said Hayward, leaving the comment at that point.
For the team it was a decade of preparing for an Olympic medal chance after not capturing one in 2008. The journey was made more of a rollercoaster with the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the games being postponed from 2020 until this summer. “We had people stay around from 2008 to be part of a medal run,” said Hayward, who joined a year after the Olympics.
Hayward was the youngest person ever named to the Senior National Team, having joined in 2009 at age 16. Hayward played with the senior team at the 2009 World Cup of Softball before she made her junior debut at the 2010 WBSC Junior World Championship and Canada Cup, winning silver in both. Since that auspicious start Hayward has been Continued on page A14
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BROOKS - Percy Wallace Brooks was born on May 23, 1932 in the Glengariff district to Elmer and Francis (Nightingale) Brooks. He attended school at the Glengariff School. After a brief career building grain elevators, Percy began his career with Sask Power in 1951, which led him to Canora. Here he met the love of his life Diane Holoboff, whom he married on September 7, 1957. Together they had three children: Miles (Carolyn), Brent (Tammy), and Scott (Lorraine). Percy enjoyed: hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, and gardening, but his true passion was farming. In 1975, Percy and Diane purchased a farm by Canora. They continued farming even when Percy was transferred to Yorkton in 1980. When he retired from Sask Power in 1986, Percy could finally farm fulltime. In 1990, they moved to the farm, residing there until 1997, when they sold it to their sons Miles and Brent. At this time, Percy and Diane moved back to Yorkton. Up to his last days, you could find Percy in the backyard tending his vegetables, lilies, and apple trees or sitting in his favourite chair in the garage chatting with neighbours and fixing anything they brought by. He also took up fine wood working, crafting many pieces of furniture including five grandfather clocks that his sons and grandson have proudly inherited. Percy was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Francis; brother Mervin; parents-in-law George and Mabel Holoboff; brother-in-law John Pinkerton; and sister-in-law Audrey Brooks. He leaves to mourn his wife Diane; his three sons: Miles (Carolyn), Brent (Tammy), and Scott (Lorraine); grandson Justin (Stephanie); two greatgranddaughters Daniella and Amelia; sister Ruby Brooks; brother Bob Brooks; sister-in-law Elaine Pinkerton; brother-in-law Clarence Holoboff and many nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 31 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey B.Th officiating. Family tributes were given by Carolyn, Tammy & Lorraine. The interment followed in the Trinity Columbarium with grandson Justin Brooks serving as the urnbearer. Memorials were to one’s charity of choice. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
GRIFFITH - Russell Raymond George Griffith was born on June 8, 1927. He died peacefully at Lakeside Manor Care Home on August 22, 2021 at the age of 94 years, following a battle with cancer. Russell, the youngest of three children, was born in the Willowbrook area to George and Ruth Griffith (nee Meays). When asked where he was born, he would smile and say, “Section 26 - 25 - 7 - West of the Second Meridian.” As a child, Russell loved spending hours by his brother’s side. Arthur taught him how to snare gophers for 2 cents a tail and to trap muskrats and rabbits. He loved tagging along to skating parties on the pond on 27. He had many happy memories of attending Cherryfield School. Russell loved music. For years, he and Vincent Churko took weekly violin lessons in Yorkton. Dad also played the saxophone and banjo. As a young man, he played in a band and later in life was part of the Parkland Fiddlers. Early in life he helped build his parent’s new home which he later moved into with his own family. On October 27, 1954, Russell married the love of his life, Eileen Kormos. They settled on the homestead near Willowbrook and within a span of nine years, five girls were born. Russell was very busy, running the farm … planting grain fields, tending to cattle, pigs and chickens. In 1962, after a complete hail out, Russell and Eileen started an egg business. They raised hundreds of chickens to supply the Radar Base, the Hospital and a couple of Yorkton restaurants with eggs. He often patiently took his little helpers (girls) with him to tend the cattle, fix fences, and to hand him tools as he fixed machinery. Sundays were a family day, often spent visiting relatives. Russell established the Broken Arrow Archery Club. He and Eileen hosted annual tournaments which brought people from afar. He sold archery equipment, making strings for bows and assembling arrows. Archery became a much-loved family sport. Russell enjoyed life - baseball, curling, fishing, hunting, teaching 4-H woodworking. He loved nature, birds and flowers. Dad took his camera to capture the beauty around him wherever he and Eileen went. Russell and Eileen sold the farm in 1978 and moved into Yorkton. Together they started a new chapter in their lives. Russell started working at Peakwood Industries helping persons with special needs build furniture. Building on a lifelong passion for photography, they purchased Russells Studios in the early 1980s. Russell, Eileen and their daughter, Marie, worked side by side for a decade enjoying the business. After retirement, Russell picked up his love for woodwork again teaching some of his girls and grandkids the art of scroll sawing. He also started hand carving and painting. Russell and Eileen would go to craft sales selling his wares, accompanied often by a daughter and grandchildren. Russell cared about life and was actively involved in the community - local agriculture groups, the watershed project at Good Spirit Lake, the church council as chairman, the Knights of Columbus, the woodworking guild and the Independent Manor board (instrumental in launching their beautiful covered deck). He enjoyed sharing his love for music, playing in seniors’ centers and care homes. Throughout his life, Russell loved spending time with his family at the cabin or in his workshop. Russell and Eileen enjoyed meeting family and friends at McDonalds. After Eileen’s passing, he continued his trips to McDee’s. He always made time for others, making one feel special and loved. His faith was of utmost importance to him throughout his life. Russell was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Eileen Griffith; parents, Ruth & George Griffith; siblings, Arthur (Florence) Griffith & Evelyn (Steve) Bella; son-inlaw, John van den Heuvel; great grandson, Elishah Fisher; mother & father-in-law, Mary & Steve Kormos; Eileen’s siblings, Andrew, Theodore, Steve & John Kormos, & Mary (John) Bodnarek. Russell is survived by his children ~ Marie Hayden (Doug) & children Rachel Kleebaum & Cory Griffith; Dorothy Griffith (Robert Stubbins) & her children Jennifer Dawson (Cory Curtis) & Shelby Smyth (Travis) & son, Hayes Smyth; Debbie Griffith (Gerald Langner) & her children Brendon Purton (Candace Northey) & son, Oliver Purton, & Kendra Fisher (Javan); Colleen Hoffort (Scott) & children Angela van den Heuvel (Ryan Sobolik) & her sons, John & Daelan Radford, Shana Timoruski (Jesse) & son, Ira Timoruski, & Ryan van den Heuvel; Sharon Michalishen (Grant) & children Sarah Auchstaetter (Nolan) & Regan Michalishen (Theresa Lenkart). He is survived by Eileen’s sister-in-laws, Ellenor & Donna Kormos along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. Serving as Pallbearers to carry Russel to his final lasting place were Grant Michalishen, Scott Hoffort, Gerald Langer, Johnny Woychesko, Ken Somogyi and Randy Kormos. A Prayer Service was held on Friday August 27, 2019 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Mary Bybliw as Lay Presider. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday August 28, 2019 from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Louis Nguyen officiating. Interment followed in Yorkton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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MORGOTCH - Sonjia Lorraine Morgotch, beautiful wife, mother and grandmother departed the earth from her home in Radium Hotsprings on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was predeceased by her mother and father Bill and Rose Sopatyk. She will await the following people to love and embrace for eternity, her loving husband of 49 years Alex Morgotch, with whom she shared many wonderful years, travels, memories, and family. Her daughter Rebecca and husband Paul, son Stuart and wife Amanda, son Stephen and fiancée Elvie, grandchildren that live on to carry her legacy are Andrew, Lucas, Layla, Natalie & Riley. Her sister Shirley Andrusiak and husband Ken and their children Kristi & Curtis, Dustin & Shannon, Landon and their grandchildren Dawson, Reid, and Cammie. Sonjia graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1972 completing her degree as a registered nurse. She left nursing to raise her family, which always came first. Her family remembers her as the example on which to lead their lives and teach their own children those same values. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family. She was very strong, smart and generous to everyone and thought of everyone else first before herself. During her final hours, Sonjia was surrounded by all of her family in the comfort of her own home in Radium Hotsprings. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past 21 years. Sonjia succeeded in living life to the fullest and fought cancer over the past 2 decades. Despite all the battles she had with cancer she never complained. Sonjia will forever be a bright ray of sunshine and a shining star of our lives. If anyone wishes to make any donations in Sonjia’s memory, the family asks donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to Sonjia’s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com RANKEL - Stanley Earl passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He was born on April 15, 1931 in Herbert SK to Fred and Mary (nee Mueller) Rankel. Stan was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Fred Rankel, his sister Doreen and her husband Russ Harper, his brother-in-law Gerry Domshy and is ex wife Nina Rankel. He is survived by his sister Mary Domshy, nephew and niece in law Dale and Lisa Domshy, His niece Debra Harper and family and his niece Donna Harper and family. Stan worked as an engineer, a job that took him all over both near and as far as Zambia. He also enjoyed travelling out west to see family where he often laughed at the small amount of snow they would complain about. Until he came out and experienced the Blizzard of 96. His family used to joke he always seemed to bring the snow with him. He also loved taking trips to Hawaii and Reno with his sisters, their husbands and his nephew Dale. Once he was done travelling, he enjoyed outings to the casino and visiting with friends. He was especially close to Dawn and Don Moncur and their family. They were very special to him and took incredible care of him. Elaine and Harold Larsen were also very special fiends. Stan was a kind, gentle giant who had an amazing sense of humour. He will the missed dearly by all who loved him. The Funeral Service was held on August 27, 2021 from Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Jailyn Corbin officiating. Dawn Moncur offered words of remembrance. The followed in the Garden of St. Mark, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Yorkton District Nursing Home Activity Department (41 Betts Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1) or the Kinsmen Telemiracle (2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon SK S7L 6A8). Messages of condolence may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
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On Sunday, August 8, 2021, The Happy Centre School held their 2nd Annual Antique Tractor Show. We would like to thank all our sponsors who made this day possible on behalf of the committee. Below are the sponsors who have supported us in this event: New Holland Claas Lockhart Trucking JobSite Mechanical Newtons Hydrovac RJ’s in Wadena Wheatbelt in Wawota Nutrition Ag G3 OK Tire Flamingo Restaurant Unger Construction P&H Mr. Mikes Grumpys Restaurant Rocky Mountain Equipment Grain Millers Yorkton Distributors Madison Patricia Photography Peavy Mart Minute Muffler Brendon Holdings Logan Stevens Farm Credit Thank you again for all the support in making our day successful.
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Northlands College is seeking a Human Resources Advisor for our Head Office in Air Ronge, Saskatchewan. Candidates will have a diploma or degree in Business with a major concentration in Human Resources and two years of experience in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The position is a permanent, full-time opportunity with the College. The Human Resources Advisor is an out-of-scope position reporting to the Human Resources Manager and provides administration and technical support in such areas as Recruitment and Selection, Legislative Compliance, Human Resources Management System (HRMS), Employee Relations, Performance Management and Compensation and Benefits. Deadline for applications is Monday, September 13, 2021. Please reference competition number NLC-21-069 in all communications. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@northlandscollege.sk.ca. You may also contact the HR Manager at (306) 425-4324 for a full position profile or for any inquiries on the position. Salary Range: $70,039 to $83,463. General Employment
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SOFTBALL Continued from page A11 a fixture on the National team having played in the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara where Canada won silver and was named to the Toronto 2015 team but was unable to compete due to an ACL and meniscus tear in her knee. She was back on the Pan Am Games team at Lima 2019, hitting .353 as Canada won the silver medal, noted www. Olympic.ca. But the Olympic effort was the big one. “We matured so much as a group,” said Hayward. Part of that maturity came from playing in the now defunct National Pro Fastpitch with the Canadian Wild. “It was huge in our preparation. We experienced so much growth,” said Hayward, adding the NPF had some of the best players in the world, and you need to play at that level to become better. With the NPF gone and softball not in the next Olympics in Paris, the sport is in something of a state of flux. “We’re not sure what the landscape of our sport looks like the
next four years,” said Hayward, adding that is unfortunate because the sport gained fans and interest from people watching the games from Tokyo. For the top players there is of course Athletes Unlimited, now in its second year. “I think Athletes Unlimited is here to stay. It’s growing across all sports, (AU also operates volleyball and field lacrosse leagues),” offered Hayward. Hayward is one of three Canadians playing with AU at present. The others are Sara Groenewegen and Kelsey Harshman. National team member Joey Lye is involved as a facilitator with Danielle Lawrie is part of the AU broadcast team. But beyond the top level, how the sport develops over the next several years is an unknown since Olympic sports typically have access to greater funding, and softball won’t be back until at least the Games in Los Angeles. “It makes me sad because I know our sport deserves more,” said
Hayward, adding support dollars after the 2008 Olympics helped players like herself. “It allowed me to continue to play,” she said. Certainly a new generation of players will make up future Canadian teams as several players are retiring after the bronze medals, seeing that game as a fitting end to their career. Hayward said “to stay in the top three in the world, which what we earned” the young players will need to have a chance to gain experience against the best. As for the AU experience Hayward said the play is “incredibly close” to the level of the recent Olympics, noting many of the players involved are Olympians. Hayward noted a number on players from Team Mexico, Erika Piancastelli was on the Italian Team, and of course Americans such as stalwart pitcher Cat Osterman, are in AU. “It’s getting to play alongside these players,” said Hayward, adding there is a bond from Tokyo “. . . the shared experience we had at the Olympics.”
CWE set to return to city for show By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
PLAN NUMBER 7-41011 CRAFTSMAN CURB APPEAL This attractive two-storey, four-bedroom home, includes a “flex room” on the second floor, which could be used as a play room, a studio, or an extra bedroom. Two steps lead up to the covered entry, set off by brick-based pilasters and a peak-roofed overhang. Inside, the foyer features a lofty 10-foot, four-inch ceiling. A den or fourth bedroom is immediately to the left, with the stairway to the second floor directly ahead. Beyond that, before the archway leading to the great room, is a doorway to the garage. Opposite the stairway is a coat closet and two-piece lavatory with the laundry room nearby. The great room boasts sliding glass door that open to a large patio, as well as a gas fire place. Tall windows flank the patio doorway. Flowing into the great room is the dining room, with a window overlooking the back garden. A two-door pantry occupies
one corner. The kitchen is separated from the dining room by a prep island an eating bar. Natural light will flood into the work area through the window over the double sink. The U-shaped counter configuration will spell efficiency for the cook. Upstairs, the master suite looks out to the back garden for privacy. As well as an en-suite with double basins and a glassenclosed shower, there is a generous walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms share a three-piece bathroom. The second bedroom overlooks the back garden, while the third overlooks the front. A linen closet is handy to all three bedrooms. Alongside the stairway is an open space with a view to the lower floor, railed for safety. The double garage has access to the corridor leading to the great room, as well as a door to the side garden. Exterior finishes include horizontal painted siding, with contrasting board-and-batten on one side of the entry. The front door features side-
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All the action from body slams to full Nelsons and leaps off the top rope is set to return to Yorkton as Canadian Wrestling Elite has a show scheduled for Sept. 15. So how does it feel to finally be ‘back on the road’ with the show after months of near total inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic? “It has been absolutely electric across the three provinces we have been back to action in since July,” said Danny Duggan, the man behind CWE. “Never in CWE history nor any of the individual wrestler’s history have we had this type of time off before so we have returned with an unmatched energy and an extra appreciation for what we do and the support we have from our incredible fans across the country.” And the roster of competitors has endured the lay-off and are back ready to go. “If any good came from the pandemic it probably extended everyone’s career,” said Duggan. “Pre pandemic we are on the road the entire year without an off season. For most this was the first time in our entire career we had forced time off that wasn’t from injury so it allowed everyone to rest and recover from the wear and tear and multitude of smaller injuries that come with the job and come back in much better condition than before.” But then how do wrestlers, as athletes, train during a pandemic? “CWE has a wrestling school based in Winnipeg, which is mainly focused on training the next crop of wrestlers but was heavily utilized for those that wanted it to keep in ring shape with multiple times a week training sessions,” said Duggan. Of course there is a business side to the entertainment show, and COVID has meant some new challenges in that regard.
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Wrestling returns Sept. 15, at Yorkdale Central School. “It has really forced us to think short term opposed to long term and big picture as we have been unable to plan too far in advance without certainty the event can take place,” said Duggan. “At the beginning of the pandemic it was business as usual and we were mapping out our months and year to come but we quickly learned with restrictions changing and changing at the drop of a hat that it wasn’t economical to continue to do so. The started storefront business is located in the same place year round and can always forward traffic to that location. In the entertainment business you are advertising and investing money into promoting and producing one night at a time let alone the amount of time and effort that goes into effectively doing so. If an event can’t happen or has to change dates you are out a significant amount of promotional materials etc. dated for one date you realistically can’t go and correct. You have to invest in a new date and start all over. “That added up very quickly in the beginning of the pandemic as we were hopeful events would be allowed only to continue to be postponed time and time again.” The Yorkton show, scheduled for Yorkdale Central School is part of a new School Is Back In Session Tour which will produce eight events across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta with four of those events being in
Saskatchewan. “We at CWE have called Yorkton ‘our home away from home’ for years and we are beyond excited to return to that home for the first time in nearly two years,” said Duggan. “CWE attempts to involve itself in the communities we operate in as much as possible and it runs deeper in Yorkton than any other city for us. “CWE has an incredible relationship with Yorkdale Central School and its students that we have personally gotten to know and watch grow up and move on over the last five years from our direct involvement on our stops to partake in athletics and academics during our visits here as well as with other schools and organizations in the community. “Yorkton has been beyond supportive of CWE and we are excited to make up for some lost time and restore our relationship with the community.” So who can local fans expect to see in the ring on the 15th? The card will be officially announced in the coming weeks but a lot of top CWE stars will be in attendance including five-time CWE Champion “Hotshot” Danny Duggan, High Impact Wrestling Legend “The Canadian Rottweiler” Kash, CWE 123Approved. ca Hard-core Champion & Canadian Wrestling Legend EZ Ryder, Saskatchewan born talent Davey O’Doyle, Levi Night, Fil Deadly, and more to be announced.
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Appreciating the work horse When you have been reporting for as long as I, now more than three decades, there are events that you find you enjoy covering more than most. For me, the PALS Draft Horse Field Day held in Rama would rate rather high on my list of favoured events. Granted the events are much the same year after year, and the photos might have a ‘sameness’ to them if you were to look at them side-by-side, but the atmosphere is still compelling. There is a sort of laid back element to the event, perhaps emanating from the big horses that provide the power
for most of the antique farm equipment demonstrated over the weekend. Of course that was the pace of farming when the horse was used. A pair of horses pulling a six, or eightfoot disc across a field was not an operation of speed. Nor was four horses driven abreast on a binder, a piece of equipment that was part swather, as it cut the crop, and part baler as it tied bundles of crop into sheaves which were then set in groups in the field to cure dry before threshing. For the teamster sitting atop the equipment being used, it had
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Calvin Daniels to have been a very solitary work day. And, remember that was long before radios, air conditioner, cellphones and cabs which make driving today’s equipment a little less monotonous. I use the word monotonous, but I come from an era where the days of the horse were
past even in my youth on the farm. I doubt the people demonstrating the equipment at Rama ever look at time spent working with their horses as anything but an activity of memories and joy. I certainly recall my father telling me how he quit school part way
through Grade 9 so he could work horses in the field. I wonder how many farm youth today are eager to drive a tractor all day? While I never quite developed the love of horses my father had, he always dreamed of owning big horses again, but never did, I certainly appreciate what they meant to farming, and how gentle the powerful horses are. If I were to win that elusive lottery win, a big one, the small farm I still dream of would certainly include at least a team for wagon and cutter rides. So Rama was again
a fun day of taking 900 photos of big horses doing what they were meant to do, worked by teamsters who clearly loved what they were doing. But the farm equipment is old, some of it going back 75-plus years, and the teamsters are generally grey-haired and many just as old as the equipment. What happens when the equipment breaks and no one remains who remembers how to repair it, or to operate the binders and threshing machines? That is a sombre thought as I reflect on the joy of another draft horse field day.
Harvest still on track in Sask. Despite the recent rainfall delays that many producers experienced, harvest continues to progress quickly this week. It has advanced substantially in the northern regions. Thirty-six per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 29 per cent last week and well over the five-year (2016-2020) average of 22 per cent. An additional 30per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut. The southwest region continues to have the most progress in the province with 47 per cent of the crop now combined. The southeast region has 42 per cent combined, the west-central 36 per cent, the east-central 25 percent, the northeast 34 per cent and the northwest 21 per cent. 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 Very little harvest progress was made over the past week, only twenty-five per cent of the crop is now combined, up from 22 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year (2016-2020) average of 13 per cent for this time of year. Now that it has rained and some of the crop is coming off tough, producers are using aerations bins or grain dryers to lower moisture levels. Rainfall in the region ranged from trace amounts to 73 mm in the Rose Valley area. The Bethune area reported 39 mm of rain, the Roblin area 35 mm, the Rama area 28 mm and the Kenaston area 15 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions have slightly improved in the region with the recent cool and rainy weather. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 60 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and 16 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 53 per cent adequate, 31 per cent short and 16 per cent very short. Crop District 6A is reporting that 80 per cent of the cropland and 12 per cent of the hay and pasture
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Grain farmers have one crucial job in the fall and that is to harvest the crop. This year has been a difficult one with generally dry conditions through the growing season, but now it is time to thresh the crop, and when weather allows combines are running, such as this one just south of Canora. land is adequate topsoil moisture at this time. The majority of crop damage this week was due to strong winds, heavy rains and localized hail. The strong winds have blown swaths around and have lodged or shelled out some crops. The rainy humid conditions have resulted in bleaching, staining, sprouting and lowered kernel weights for many crops. Producers are busy hauling bales, moving cattle and combining or swathing where it is drier. Provincially, 99 per cent of the winter wheat, 83 per cent of the fall rye, 85 per cent of the lentils, 84 per cent of the field peas, 57 per cent of the mustard, 40 per cent of the durum, 11 per cent of the chickpeas, 36 per cent of the spring wheat and 11 per cent of the canola has now been combined. An additional 19 per cent of the canola and 16 per cent of the mustardis swathed or ready to straight-cut. Many parts of the province experienced scattered rain showers this week, varying from trace amounts up to 77 mm in
the Limerick area. The Macklin area received 51 mm, the Conquest area 40 mm, the Roblin area 35 mm,the Goodeve area 30 mm and the Rama area 28 mm. Recent rains have helped green up pastures which might allow cattle producers to continue pasture grazing andsave their winterfeed stocks. Topsoil moisture conditions continue to improve in most areas due to cooler temperatures and recent rains.
Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 40 per cent adequate, 34 per cent short and 25 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 28 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and 29 per cent very short. Most crop damage this past week was due to heavy rain, hail, strong winds, insects and the long-lasting effects of the drought. The rain has caused downgrad-
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ing of many crops still standing in fields; the biggest issues reported are bleaching, staining, sprouting, low kernel weights and fungal growth. Reported yields are far lower than average for many parts of the province with some areas reporting some fields that have yielded almost nothing. Producers are busy hauling bales and water as well as combining and swathing between rain showers. As of Sept. 1,
the AgriRecovery program, now referred to as the 2021 CanadaSaskatchewan Drought Response Initiative, is accepting producer applications. The Initiative will consist of two payments totalling up to $200/head for cattle, with adjustments based on animal unit equivalents for other livestock. The initial payment will provide producers with $100 per breeding female equivalent in inventory as of Aug. 1, 2021. Secondary payments of up to $100 per breeding female in inventory as of Dec. 31, 2021, will be made to producers who have incurred additional costs to retain the animals. Producers with questions can call the initiative’s dedicated toll-free number at 1-844723-1211 or directly email skdri@scic.ca. With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, we want to remind producers to exercise caution while working out in thefield. Be aware,take breaks and remain safe. The Farm Stress Line is also available for support 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 - Download Crop Report: https://www. saskatchewan.ca/cropreport Follow the 2021 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture
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