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For the past weeks crews have been demolishing the former hotel in the city

Staff Photo by John Bauman

And the walls came down

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The hotel property along Broadway Street is coming down.

In March of this year the City of Yorkton was handed the property at 110 Broadway Street East – the former Ramada Hotel by Cornerstone

Credit Union for taxes owing in the amount of $742,788.56.

At a regular meeting of Yorkton Council at the time Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance with the City, explained the building as it sat was not saleable.

“The building’s in a lot worse shape than we’d

thought,” he said, adding administration proceeded with a full review of the property and confirmed “. . . it’s in really bad shape.”

As a result, efforts to sell the building were not successful.

Prior to the final decisions by The Cornerstone Credit Union to hand the

property to the City, The Cornerstone Credit Union had advertised the property for sale and had auctioned all contents of the property prior to the transfer of ownership to the City of Yorkton, detailed a report circulated to Council.

On May 5, 2021, 110 Broadway Street East

was offered out to Public Tender for Sale, for a three-week 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.

“It generated interest,” said Stradeski, adding the City took calls on the property but “at the end of the day there was

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Water and sewer services for Deer Park

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council received an update on planning for water and sewer services to the Deer Park Golf Course clubhouse at its regular meeting Sept. 18.

“The existing golf course clubhouse relies on a water system that is non-potable and a septic tank for sewage.

During budget deliberations in the spring of 2021, Administration presented to Council several options for consideration on how to service the Deer Park Clubhouse with potable water and sewer services,” explained René Richard, Director of Engineering and Asset Management with the City. “These options were preliminary or conceptual, and based

on or updated from previous concept plans developed in 2009.”

Work has continued said Richard.

“Since that time, we have acquired the services of a consulting engineering firm to further develop these options with a goal of eventual selection of the preferred option, and potentially detailed design and tender and construction

depending on Council’s direction. The servicing options are being developed separately but in conjunction with the ongoing development of the new Deer Park Clubhouse building design,” he said.

Along the way new information has become available that has caused us to rethink options and develop new ones that are perhaps more effi-

cient and/or cost effective, said Richard.

“Of particular importance to the project are firstly, the location of underground utilities (power, gas, fiber optic, etc.) along the proposed alignment and secondly the results of the geotechnical investigation. “. . . When dealing with utilities, there is potential for conflict when open cutting and signifi-

cant risk when direction drilling. They leave little room for adjustments which are usually part of any construction project, and they should be avoided if possible.”

In addition; “The results of the geotechnical investigation did not prove favorable for the construction of a new building or the

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New project at SIGN focused on youth Submitted Promoting the well-being of youth in Yorkton and encouraging and enabling their involvement in the community are among the focuses of a new project of the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN).

Youth Resilience grew out of SIGN’s realization of the need to provide more proactive and preventive ways to increase mental well-being, decrease substance use and

reduce negative behaviour among youth.

To do that, the project intends to work with youth ages 12 to 18 to build resilience and involve young people in activities and decision-making in Yorkton.

Part of SIGN Life Skills, the project will be led by newlyhired community youth worker Darran Teneycke.

“This is about engaging youth, building up their strengths. It is not about ‘fixing’ youth,” he points out. “The

pandemic has had far-reaching effects, and we need to work together as a community to come out of this in a good way.”

“We need to involve our youth in that.”

Teneycke’s career has been spent working with young people, most recently as Superintendent of School Operations for the Prairie South School Division in Moose Jaw, and before that as Superintendent of Education for the Good Spirit School Division in Yorkton, principal

of Columbia School, vice-principal and principal of Dr. Brass School, grade 8 teacher at Columbia School and phys ed teacher at Yorkdale School.

“I wasn’t ready to retire, and wanted to continue working with youth,” he said. “This opportunity caught my attention, and it’s really good to reconnect with a lot of folks I worked with previously.”

The Morris Foundation is generously providing funding for the first two years of the project. The foundation is man-

aged by the family of George and Helen Morris. George Morris was the inventor of the Morris Rod-Weeder, and established his company, later called Morris Industries, in Yorkton in 1949.

Teneycke will work with youth in schools (elementary, high school and community college), existing youth centres and community agencies to build resilience, empowerment, and social and emotional

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Event at Mill kicks off culture days

Staff Photo by Tanner Wallace-Scribner

The event featured story board tours, wheat straw weaving, bread in a bag, groovy grain games, and genealogy throughout the afternoon

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zero bids on it.”

Stradeski did note to bring the building up to code before starting renovations was estimated to be almost $5 million.

The recommendation of Administration was to undertake demolition of the build-

ing, which was supported by Council June 28.

Some weeks later Council unanimously accepted the lowest tender of eight.

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 a report to Council.

The bid price did not include the City of Yorkton landfill fees and will be the City’s responsibility.

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 re-development.

With the building gone the City will have a large lot to sell to try to recoup what will be approximately $1.25 million ($750,000 in back taxes and $450,000 in demolition costs).

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installation of services. The presence of large rocks or boulders makes it extremely risky or virtually impossible to directional drill and maintain grade suitable for gravity sewer. It is also expected that the soil conditions would make it more difficult to open cut at the depths required for gravity sewer.

There is great potential for cost overruns due to unsuitable material and the potential for significant addition-

al excavation due to the soil instability which would cause an unknown amount of additional restoration and landscaping work which is also very expensive in a golf course setting,” offered Richard.

These hurdles being faced have changed the focus.

“So, taking into account the presence of all the utilities and the results of the geotechnical report, the team endeavored to find a more efficient,

stable option,” said Richard.

An alternative route was investigated that is a more direct alignment that would be shorter for the water main and potentially less expensive.

That alignment would follow the existing clubhouse driveway up to the highway and along the southern rightof-way of Highway 52 down to Sully Avenue.

“Unfortunately, this option eliminates the possibility of gravity sewer, and

a lift station would be necessary,” said Richard.

The recommended options along with refined cost estimates are expected to be presented to Council at the Oct. 25 meeting.

At that time Council chose to direct Administration to proceed or not, in whole or in part, and potentially in conjunction with a new facility or not.

Champion Ella Kozak, a Grade 10 student at Sacred Heart High won the Saskatchewan High School Provincial Golf Championship in Rosthern over the weekend.

Kozak scored a 78 on Friday and then shot a personal best 70 Saturday to finish the event with a two-day total of 148, for a 22 shot victory over the next competitor.

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by Scott Musqua

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skills through groups and one-on-one. He will

also be the connection to assist young people to access the numerous pro-

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grams and support systems in the community.

The project will focus on building the 40 Developmental Assets – positive qualities and experiences that help young people grow up healthy -- for and with youth in the city.

For more than 45 years, Search Institute (www.searchinstitute. org) has studied youth

development and its connection to behavioural and community change.

It emphasizes factors that can assist in healthy outcomes across gender, race/ethnicity and family income differences.

Half of the 40 Assets are external, focusing on the support young people get from the people in their lives. The other half are internal assets, which

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focus on young people’s commitment to learning, their sense of self-worth, their positive values and the life skills they possess to make good choices.

The project’s first year has several major objectives: Cultivate community readiness, energy and commitment by using a collaborative approach working with partners including health, education, social services, RCMP, the city of Yorkton, non-profits, tribal council, the business community, and youth. Although SIGN has taken on a lead role in the project, it understands the need for collaborating with community partners to

ensure success. The plan includes conducting an attitudes and behaviours survey of all students in grades 6 to 12.

Positive youth development including working with youth in their schools, in community groups and in youth leadership workshops to help them develop leadership skills so they can also mentor other youth; A start on risk reduction by sharing the results of the survey with the community partners, who will then be involved in community mapping to look at current youth initiatives, and explore new ones based on the survey results and consultation with youth; Work with young people and community partners to ensure youth are able to access the services they need, when they need them. Early intervention will lead to fewer crises among youth people, and provide them with help to navigate the assistance available in the community.

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Motocross races into Yorkton Motocross racers from all over were in Yorkton over the weekend for the final event in the 2021 season for the Saskatchewan Motocross Association.

The event was held Saturday at Millstone Raceway along Highway #9 north of the city.

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Politics It is difficult to argue with Premier Scott Moe on one point: This federal election did prove to be rather pointless … if you simply consider elections as a measure of the public desire for change.

Or at least, this appears what the final results (such as they, with slow counting due to COVID19 and mail-in ballots) seem to suggest: The Liberals finished the night with 158 seats or 32.2 per cent of the popular vote (the lowest ever by a governing party) — almost identical to their 2019 total of 157 seats and 33.1 per cent.

Similarly, the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) totals of 119 seats and 34 per cent were remarkably similar to its 2019 numbers of 121 seats and 34.3 per cent, popular vote.

And so it goes down the line: the Bloc Quebecois, 34 seats and 7.8 per cent compared with 32 seats 7.8 per cent in 2019; .the NDP, 25 seats and 17.7 per cent this year compared with 24 seats and 16 per cent in 2019; the Green Party, two seats 2.3 per cent compared with three seats and 6.6 popular vote in 2019 and; even the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) was again shutout of seats, although it did increase its popular to 5.1 per cent, nationally, from 1.6 per cent in 2019.

For the less-than-bargain basement cost of $610 million for Elections Canada to run the 2021 federal campaign —$108 million more than in 2019 because of COVID-19 protocols — we got pretty much what we had.

Certainly, it appears we got exactly what we had here in Saskatchewan with all 14 seats remaining in the hands of the Conservatives.

While pre-election hype suggested there would be close races in Desnethe-MissinippiChurchill River with former long-serving NDP MLA Buckley Belanger carrying the banner for the Liberals and in Regina Lewvan and Saskatoon West with the NDP making a push, none of that came to fruition. (Saskatoon West turned out was closer, but it appears as of today that even the mail-in ballots won’t make that much of difference.)

Nor did the much-vaunted PPC surge make all that much difference. The roughly fiveper-cent loss of vote for the Conservatives in Saskatchewan was roughly equal to the PPCs’ gains here. But it wasn’t enough to make a difference in what Moe called the most “pointless election in Canadian history.”

Sadly, one thing that certainly didn’t chance much is the politicking.

There surely seems to be evidence that voters very much thought Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have been dealing with other matters like the pandemic instead of campaigning for a majority. (Remember: This election was Trudeau’s choice — one caused by a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons.)

But there is also something truly odd about Moe’s contention now that Trudeau should have instead spent the campaign “properly funding Canada’s chronically underfunded health system, working with provinces to increase vaccination rates in some of our hardest-to-reach communities.”

During the campaign, Moe wouldn’t even respond to Trudeau’s concerns about COVID-19 cases sky-rocketing in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

So if Moe had serious concerns about Ottawa not doing its part to help Saskatchewan with its hardest-to-reach Saskatchewan communities, why didn’t he say so during the election?

Elections are the precise time to talk about such matters. Moe was very vocal about the carbon tax and other matters in 2019 campaign.

Why would he be silent in 2021 campaign during a pandemic?

Exactly what help Ottawa did he want from Ottawa? Isn’t vaccine distribution a provincial responsibility?

Didn’t Moe’s Health Minister Paul Merriman say during the campaign that the Saskatchewan Party government wouldn’t be implementing added measures to encourage people unwilling to be vaccinated to get the shot?

It seems a lot of politicians have missed the election-night message from Canadian voters that they are tired of politicking.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Relish our cultural diversity

Y

orkton is in the midst of Culture Days.

So what does that exactly

mean?

At its simplest it means there are a raft of things to do in the city some already complete and many more through much of October.

It is always good when there are things for citizens to do that are educational, interesting, fun, and in some cases all three. A community is built when people gather, often becoming better neighbours and even friends in the process.

But there is a bit more to Culture Days.

It is a time for people to share in what it is to be Canadian.

As a nation we are a place with a culture not necessarily easily defined, which is in part because we have stopped trying to shoehorn new Canadians when they arrive here into some pre-determined mold of what it is to be Canadian.

Our local region might have been impacted early on by waves of Ukrainian immigrants, their influence still seen in dance troupes and a store in the city dedicated to their food.

But in Yorkton there are also Asian and Philippine food, not to mention restaurants with East Indian and Mexican options.

Canada has learned to open its arms wide and accept what people from around this world might add to our country.

Sure there are things we like to think are uniquely Canadian – hockey leading

the list, although the sport’s origin is at best murky, and almost assuredly not in Canada although few countries were as eager to develop the sport into what it would become than those who settled in what would become Canada, so we don’t need to apologize for thinking it is our game.

Then there are things such as snowshoes and canoes, and Canada’s summer sport lacrosse, but of course they were things developed long before there was a Canada, or before even the first explorer found the shores of what would become our country.

So our culture is an elastic thing.

Or, perhaps a better description might be sponge.

We absorb the best things that come along.

The Scottish among us still gather to feast on haggis for Robbie Burns Day. Ukrainians will gather to remember Taras Shevchenko.

Doukobors still mark the laying down of arms.

Powwows are held all over our country.

And as Canadians we are learning every year to better relish our diversity; to accept it, and take part in it.

You do not have to be Scottish to eat haggis, or First Nations to enjoy the drum.

And therein might be the key to our collective culture; we grow as a country because of our diversity. Culture Days just gives us a reason to celebrate that diversity together.

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Nursery school holds fundraiser

By Calvin Daniels

Staff Writer

The Yorkton Nursery School Co-operative is currently fundraising for a couple of enhancements to its programming.

The school is planning to add an outdoor classroom and a sensory bin at its location at St. Andrews United Church in the city, and Friday the group held a hotdog barbecue at the Legacy Co-op Grocery with funds going toward the dual projects.

An outdoor classroom will

facilitate hands-on learning about such things as the life cycle of plants and how to grow one’s own food. When a child learns how to grow food they will place a higher value on it.

A sensory bin helps children learn to problem solve and is an aid when children are worked up.

The school is for children ages three and four and has some 48 children, but has room for more. Anyone interested in enrolling a child can learn more at www. ynsc.ca

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Money raised at a barbecue will be used to add education enhancements to the nursery school.

Zebra mussels intercepted near Manitoba border Thanks to swift action by Ministry of Environment inspectors and conservation officers, a boat contaminated with invasive zebra mussels was intercepted at a watercraft inspection station near Moosomin on August 30, 2021.

Conservation officers determined the boat owner was a resident of Alberta who had recently purchased the boat in Manitoba. The boat was moved to Langenburg for decontamination, and a warning of non-compliance was issued to the owner for failing to ensure proper decontamination. The incident is still under investigation.

“Our inspectors have examined more than 2,000 boats this year,” Ministry of Environment aquatic invasive species (AIS) coordinator Jeri Geiger said. “To protect Saskatchewan’s waters from aquatic invasive species, it’s critically important that you check your boat for zebra mussels and other invasive species.”

Aquatic invasive species are plant, animal and invertebrate species that

can devastate aquatic ecosystems, damage habitats and ruin infrastructure.

Roadside inspection and decontamination are key features of the Government of Saskatchewan’s AIS program, along with the Clean, Drain, Dry program for watercraft and the ongoing monitoring of provincial waterbodies.

It is important for boat owners to research and understand regulations for using and transporting watercraft, especially when moving across provincial and national borders. Owners who fail to properly decontaminate their watercraft face potential fines and seizure of their boats and vehicles. They also risk the accidental introduction of AIS to the province.

Jurisdictions with AIS often have additional regulatory requirements for moving watercraft, and permits may be required to leave a controlled zone. To find out if your watercraft is high risk and requires an AIS inspection, call the ministry’s Inquiry Centre at 1-800567-4224.

Saskatchewan leads provinces in manufacturing sales Saskatchewan continues to lead the nation in economic recovery with July 2021 manufacturing sales increasing 56.8 per cent (seasonally adjusted) compared to July 2020, the highest increase among all provinces.

“These manufacturing numbers show Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong and is well positioned to continue leading the country in economic growth,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “We are focused on increasing export opportunities for Saskatchewan companies, attracting investment

and providing a competitive business environment to support this growth into the future.”

The total value of Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales for July 2021 was more than $1.78 billion.

Saskatchewan also saw 3.7 per cent growth in seasonally adjusted manufacturing sales between July 2021 and June 2021, the second highest increase among provinces.

Nationally, manufacturing sales fell 1.5 per cent in July 2021 compared to the previous month and were up 12.2 per cent in July 2021 compared to July 2020.

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September 29, 2021 - October 5, 2021

Next Council Meeting Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

TAX TITLE PROPERTIES FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION The City of Yorkton offers for sale by Public Auction the following Properties: Civic Address: Legal Address: Property Details:

107 First Avenue, Yorkton Lot 34, Block 12, Plan 27474 50’ X 120’ Corner Lot with 1228 ft² abandon building

Civic Address: Legal Address: Property Details:

64 Agricultural Avenue Lot 19, Block B, Plan 46116 50’ X 117’ Residential Vacant Lot

Civic Address: Legal Address: Property Details:

133 Magrath Street Lot 26, Block 32, Plan 99Y04947 Irregular Shaped Vacant Lot. Front 58, Side 130, Rear 65, Side 130

All properties will be sold on a “as is” basis Bidding will be open from October 12, 2021 and close on October 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM (noon).

See Yorkton Auction Centre at www.YACauctions.com or call (306) 782-5999 for more details.

Dated this 24th day of September, 2021.

Jessica Hudy Collector of Taxes – Taxation Clerk City of Yorkton

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Music education via virtual show

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) is presenting a virtual school tour of Gord’s Guitar.

The presentation will highlight Juno award winner Gord Grdina who will take “students on a musical, social and geographic journey through the history of guitar music from Arabic, classical, country, blues, jazz, rock and pop styles,” notes an OSAC release.

“Through looping technology, percussion and projections, Gord will accompany himself on several instruments at once while engaging students through listening games and physical activity. Musically you’ll hear everything from traditional Egyptian music to Johnny Cash and Muddy Waters to AC/ DC.” This presentation is being made available to schools from Sept.

27-Oct. 29, so it can be streamed into individual classrooms, as well as accessed remotely for those teachers and students who are working remotely.

Yorkdale Central School in the city is one taking advantage of the presentation.

“Back in the spring when I heard about the possibility of a live guitar performance that could possibly happen at school, I was very excited,” said school principal Dennis Nesseth.

“Music can speak and teach in a way that often goes beyond words – it is important for young people to have that experience.

“While not a live performance -- we look forward to a time when that can happen -- Gord Grdina will be able to provide our students the next best thing.

“We really look forward to bringing him virtually into our classrooms.”

OSAC also notes, Grdina has led many bands and toured throughout the world most notably in the Dan Mangan band, Haram, and the Gordon Grdina NYC Quartet. He is an Oud/Guitarist whose sound is a combination of his interests in rock, mainstream jazz, freeform improvisation and Arabic classical music.

He has been performing in schools for over 15 years as a member of the Blues Berries and has performed over 1,000 school concerts in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. His educational performances have introduced hundreds of thousands of students to established genres of popular music through carefully designed programs including The History of the Blues, Jazz in the Gym, A History of Rock and Roll, Jazz, Jive, and Wail, and Blues Rocks.

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Gord Grdina will be performing virtually for school children.

Goverment of Saskatchewan proclaims 2021 biotech week Today, Agriculture Minister David Marit proclaimed September 27 to October 3, 2021 as Biotech Week in Saskatchewan.

This week celebrates the role biotechnology plays in the agriculture industry.

“Biotechnology helps Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry remain competitive and sustainable,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said.

“Thanks to biotechnology producers have adopted new tools and practices that increase yields, enhance sustainability, prepare farms to handle weather variations and more.”

Saskatchewan is considered a biotechnology leader, with roughly one-third of Canada’s agricultural biotechnology sector located in the province.

Biotech Week, first proclaimed in Canada in 2003, celebrates the work of researchers and raises awareness of the role the sector plays in agriculture and the life sciences. Biotech Week in Saskatchewan

coincides each year with Global Biotech Week.

“Biotech Week is an opportunity to draw attention to the benefits that biotechnology brings to society,” Ag-West Bio President and CEO Karen Churchill said.

“Biotechnology benefits every aspect of our lives. Vaccines, enzyme-based cleaners, improved crop varieties: these are all products of biotechnology. It’s a week to celebrate science.”

The Government of Saskatchewan supports agricultural research through a variety of programs and initiatives.

This includes a $31.9 million commitment to agricultural research for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Ag-West Bio is coordinating activities across the province to mark the week, including several events in Regina, Saskatoon and online this year.

A full list of events is available at www. globalbiotechweeksask. ca/.

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As soon as you adopt your pet, start brushing their teeth regularly. It may take a few weeks of training, but most animals get used to it quickly. Be sure to use toothpaste made for dogs or cats though, because human toothpaste with fluoride isn’t safe for them. You should also offer your pet lots of treats, toys and hard, crunchy foods that are designed to maintain their oral health.

Some signs that your pet has dental issues include teeth with yellow or brown buildup,

Minimum wage in SK is $11.81 effective October 1 As of October 1, the province’s minimum wage will increase to $11.81 per hour, an increase that was announced in June 2021.

This is the 13th increase to the minimum wage, for a total increase

Take care of their teeth: oral hygiene for cats and dogs Just like humans, dogs and cats can have dental issues that affect their health. Your pet’s mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, so it’s important to take care of their teeth.

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red and swollen gums, bad breath and difficulties eating.

Be sure to have your pet’s teeth professionally cleaned by a veterinarian. A proper cleaning involves a full scaling and removal of plaque and tartar under general anesthesia, which can’t be performed by a groomer.

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Raider Gridders roll in home game

By Calvin Daniels

had stalled, but were aided by a roughing the passer call which gave them three fresh downs first and goal that led to the score.

In a closer game Raider coach Roby Sharpe admitted “we’d never go for it with that field position,” but with a healthy lead it was an opportunity to try a short yardage play.

In the second half the Raiders continued to roll ending the day with a 67-6 win.

Sharpe said the Raiders weren’t looking to roll up the score, with back-up players in the game for the second half, but added those players were eager to show what

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It was a football game that was over before it had barely started, at least for the visitors.

The host Yorkton Regional High School Gridders scored on two early possessions to put the visiting Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs on an uphill climb.

It proved to be a climb where the Elecs just couldn’t manage to find their footing.

The Raiders led 32-6 at the half with the Elecs only touchdown coming after a failed third down and short by the Raiders deep in their own end.

Even then the Elecs

they could do.

“They haven’t touched the ball in two years, so when the ball is in their hands they want to score a touchdown ... to play as hard as they can,” he said.

The Elecs drop to 0-2 on the season following a season opening shut out to Weyburn. The Raiders are now 1-1 after they too lost their season opener, also to Weyburn.

The Raider’s 10-9 loss in Weyburn was the team’s first regular season loss in five years, noted Sharpe, adding the last time they lost it too was to Weyburn.

Yorkton’s next action has them travelling to Swift Current, and

Yorkton Regional High School evened their season record at 1-1 with a win Friday.

Sharpe said the team can’t celebrate the big win in Yorkton Friday

long.

“We’ve got to sit on a bus for five hours and be

ready to shake off the bus legs and play football,” he said.

Terriers fall short to Bruins in home opener For the first time in a long time, the Yorkton Terriers hit the ice in front of a crowd as they hosted the Estevan Bruins.

The Terriers were looking to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to Estevan the previous night.

Yorkton would get on the board first as Maddux Nollski (1) scored 12 minutes into the game.

In the second period, the Bruins would quickly tie things up, scoring 11 seconds into the period, and take the lead with just three minutes left to go.

The Terriers would start the period on the powerplay, but the

Bruins scored shorthanded once again in the first minute of the period. Yorkton would answer back as Clay Sleeva (1) scored on the same powerplay to bring them within one.

Estevan would later score on a powerplay of their own to give them a two-goal advantage, but Yorkton would once again cut the lead to one as Karsten Kruska (2) scored. Despite a late surge, Yorkton would be unable to complete the comeback as they fell to 0-2 on the season.

Matt Hehr, the head coach and general manager with the Terriers, felt that his team waited too long to start pushing

the pace of play.

“We give up two goals in the first minute of the second and third period.

That really puts us behind the eight-ball,” he said. “Overall, we had our chances, but the execution just wasn’t there.”

Hehr said that they need to work on the little things going forward.

“We need to be harder on pucks. I thought we lost a lot of puck battles, and hats off to Estevan.

They played a great two sets this weekend; they are very stingy defensively and shut us down.

We just need a better work ethic to really put the puck in the back of the net.”

One of the positives

Hehr took away from the weekend was how the younger players played.

“I thought our young guys stepped up well.

Our 18, 19-year-old guys that haven’t really played an SJHL game, and these were their first two, and they looked like veterans out there, so I think that’s a very big positive going forward,” he said. “For the most part, I felt we were in both games and a bounce here, a bounce there, and it could have went the other way. We just got to start getting better as the season goes on.”

The Terriers are in action on Tuesday as they travel to Melfort.

The Terriers will host three games this week.

Jones Konihowski honoured When you grew up a sports fan in Saskatchewan through the 1970s and into the 80s one athlete that would have had your attention was Diane Jones Konihowski.

In a province where the ruling triumvirate of sport has long been the Roughriders, hockey and curling Jones Konihowski caught headlines and attention for her efforts in track and field.

Jones Konihowski was born in B.C., but grew up in Saskatoon, and she still relates to this province as home.

“Saskatoon and Saskatchewan hold a very important place in my heart,” she said in a recent interview.

Of course this is where she rose to prominence as a pentathlete.

For those unfamiliar the pentathlon event for women was introduced at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, featuring the 80 metres hurdles, shot put and high jump on the first day, with long jump, and 200 metres on the second day. The 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics versions changed the format from 80 to 100 metres hurdles, and 200 to 800 metres The event was discontinued in 1984, when it was replaced by the heptathlon.

In the case of Jones Konihowski she would become the 1978 Commonwealth Champion as well as

winning two gold medals at two Pan-American Games, as well as representing Canada at two Summer Olympics.

Those achievements are a big part of the reason Jones Konihowski will be inducted into the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at the upcoming 65th Order of Sport Induction.

“I was really surprised,” she said, adding she actually asked “really? Are you kidding me?” when they called.

Jones Konihowski said she had sat on the selection committee for the Hall of Fame for a decade “so I knew how hard it was to get in the Hall.”

Even reaching the pinnacle of a sport, such as an Olympic gold medal, was not always enough to be chosen.

“Not every gold medalist is going to get into the Hall,” said Jones Konihowski.

But a couple of years ago the Hall of Fame changed its focus just a tad to have inductees now go in under the ‘Order of Sport’.

While athletic achievement remains a focus for induction, the Order of Sport looks at what athletes do after they retire too.

“It’s a more holistic award – what you have done to give back to your community,” explained Jones Konihowski.

And in terms of give-back Konihowski excelled. Her Hall bio

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Calvin Daniels notes, “at the national level, she became Director of Marketing for Canada’s first National Sport Centre in 1994.

In 2000, she served as Chef de Mission with the Canadian Olympic Team in Sydney, Australia.

From 1986 to 2010, she was a Director on a variety of national Boards - Coaching Association of Canada, Canadian Centre for Drug Free Sport, KidSport Canada, and the Canadian Olympic Committee.

She was Chair of Fair Play Canada and the Petro-Canada Olympic Torch Scholarship Fund for a number of years.”

And the list could go on.

“I never really left sport,” she said.

So what is she proudest of, her athletic achievements or her countless hours of volunteer work?

“I’d have to say a little of both,” she said.

Jones Konihowski said she is still getting women coming up to her today telling her how what she accomplished as an athlete inspired them. That remains important for someone

who was very much involved in promoting sport even as she competed.

“The media loved me. I was always a really good interview,” she said, adding that gave her a platform to educate on sport and to inspire others to pursue excellence.

“You get a podium or you don’t but being a role model is very powerful ... It really makes a difference.”

On the education side it included the media itself who at times look at something like a 10th place in the 1972 Summer Olympics or a sixth in 1976 as a failure, but she notes those sort of placings are still among the world elite.

She likened it to bobsledding where 2/100th of a second can keep a team off the podium.

“That’s the blink of an eye,” she noted. “. . .

It puts athletic performance in perspective.”

As for sitting on a bevy of boards, Jones Konihowski said that too provides its own fulfillment.

“There’s a great satisfaction I get in my volun-

teer work,” she said.

But back to the field where people most fondly remember Jones Konihowski, what memory remains sharpest for her?

It was the Commonwealth Games gold won on home soil in Edmonton, a moment tied to perhaps her greatest disappointments too.

The 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal hurt when Jones Konihowski missed the podium.

“I could have got a medal at those Games, but I wasn’t prepared enough,” she admits years later.

Jones Konihowski had gone to California to train, but was returning to Canada often to promote the Games as she was the poster girl for the Olympic coins.

Without complete dedication to training she wasn’t ready.

“I wasn’t the lean, mean athlete I could have, should have been,” she said. She placed sixth.

But, it was something that fired her to be better.

“We only learn from our failures, our disappointments,” said Jones Konihowski.

So she backed off banquets and media and prepared harder, winning in Edmonton.

“I was primed and ready to go,” she said, adding from Edmonton she could see the

podium of the upcoming 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

But, Canada was one of the countries that chose to boycott the games due to the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, and Jones Konihowski did not get the chance to medal, although two weeks after the Moscow Olympics, she competed in the pentathlon in Germany; winning gold beating all the Olympic medallists.

It was a bittersweet win.

So what about the upcoming virtual induction, which bring this year’s celebration to all Canadians and include dynamic engagement with the 2020-21 Class of Inductees, a special performance by Canadian musical legend Jim Cuddy and the wonderful opportunity for fans, friends and supporters to be a part of this year’s award ceremony, noted a release.

Jones Konihowski said being virtual certainly opens the door for a broader audience than the 800 who might traditionally attend the banquet.

And, of course it’s a big night for her.

“It’s really an acknowledgment of my sporting career, and acknowledgement of my volunteer career,” she said, adding she appreciates it is the highest honour in sport in this country, “That kind of says it all.”

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Atom action The Yorkton Atom Gridders played the Regina Lions in the “Dairy Queen Bowl” on Sunday at Leibel Field in Regina. The Gridders would defeat the

Lions 25-12. With the victory the Yorkton squad ends their season with a 5-2-1 record.

Submitted Photos by Trevor Lyons

Churchbridge event second stop on Leagacy-Co-op Tour The Churchbridge Open was held Saturday as the second leg of the 2021 Legacy Co-op Tour Series.

The results from the day’s action over 36 baskets include; Intermediate Female 1st Jeri-Ann Brownbridge plus-25, 2nd Leann Frasier plus-84 Advanced Men’s

1st Cody LeClerc plus-18 18 & under Juniors 1st Chase McKay plus-4, 2nd Todd Frasier plus-62 Amateur 40-plus 1st Chris Istace plus-9, 2nd Vince Thiessen plus-27 Open Division 1st Josh Istace minus-6, 2nd Duncan Holness minus3, 3rd Rob Gosselin plus-31

Intermediate Division 1st Arlen Nickel plus-21, 2nd Scott S. plus-77 Open 40-plus Division 1st Ian McKay minus-4, 2nd Terry Cumming plus-5 The final stop on the Legacy Co-op Tour will be the Hell to Play 2021 event Oct 31, in Yorkton.

SJHL Partners with SaskTel To Broadcast The 2021 Warman SJHL Player Showcase The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is tuned in with SaskTel for the upcoming SJHL Showcase in Warman.

The event, which runs October 4th through October 6th at the Legends Centre in Warman, will be available live on SaskTel maxTV and maxTV Stream channels 49 and 349.

With 200 scouts expected in attendance, these players are able to showcase their talents in front of NHL, CIS and NCAA scouts from across North America.

“It’s events like this that allow scouts the ability to see players at the beginning of the year and watch them develop throughout the season” says Bill Chow, SJHL President. “Having a showcase where a scout can fly in and watch all 12 teams play aides in getting our players recognized and potentially furthering their career with respect to hockey & education”.

The SJHL prides itself on providing opportunities and assistance for its players who are prospective student athletes. With

a mission statement of “Building Strong Career Foundations For Brighter Futures”, the SJHL is committed to assisting its athletes with educational options. Each of the SJHL’s 12 franchises are dedicated to help develop each player’s growth through academic, social, and physical experiences, allowing for success on and off the ice.

“SaskTel is proud to bring some of the best junior hockey our country has to offer to our maxTV and maxTV Stream subscribers all across the province,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel President and CEO. “And thanks to the maxTV app, SJHL fans can take the action with them and watch these games live or on demand from their smartphone or tablet wherever they may be in Canada.”

The SJHL Showcase, which is part of the regular season schedule, features 12 games with each of the league’s 12 teams playing two games. The schedule for the event is attached. Please note scheduled times may change.

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Local walk

Yorkton Crossing in the city held a Terry Fox Walk recently. They had 17 residents participating in their annual event including wheelchairs and walkers.

Staff Photos by Tanner Wallace-Scribner

Into the wild blue yonder The Yorkton RC Flying Club held a fun fly outside of the city for people to experience and learn about the hobby

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Unashamedly Pollyanna—and glad to be Remember the main character in novelist Eleanor H. Porter’s book, Pollyanna?

Pollyanna Whittier made it a game to find something to be glad about in every circumstance. “When you look for the bad, expecting it,” she remarks at one point, “you will get it.

When you know you will find the good—you will get that....” She believed that goodness needed searching out, like a valuable coin that rolled into the shadows under the cupboard.

That if you invested time in doing so, you’d never be disappointed, for didn’t you know it was there all the time?

In 2003, I wrote a fall column that included

these words: “Welcome, sunflowers and autumn leaves. Welcome, cornucopia, spilling your harvest treasures of gourds, mini-pumpkins and bright fruits. Welcome, burnt-orange tablecloth with the woven pumpkin pattern. Welcome, morning sun, splashing jeweled beams the length of my dining table. Welcome here.”

I added a bouquet of particular joys, and added that, “I can’t list my blessings without including the stuff that fertilizes my growth— trouble.”

There’s plenty of that type of fertilizer to go around, in every era.

But almost two decades later my words seep into a very different Canada.

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Sunny Side Up We live in a country brimming with trouble.

Just one in a world of nations spinning wildly on a hard axle of foment and fear. War, natural disasters, pandemic panic, economic freefalls and conspiracy theories abound. Many of those countries are governed by fools and prideful emperors lapping up the praise of

empty-headed councillors and consorts either too ignorant or too unwilling to speak truth to power.

What would Miss Pollyanna Whittier say about that, I wonder?

But I think I know. She answered those frustrated at her “glad” habit this way “... if God took the trouble to tell us eight hundred times

to be glad and rejoice, He must want us to do it—SOME.” She got the number wrong, but scripture does use that phrase “be glad and rejoice” nineteen times in twenty-two translations.

Perhaps I have some Pollyanna in me too, for I don’t generally find that “be glad and rejoice” part hard, especially in autumn.

As it always does, God’s fall tapestry fills my senses, from the early morning breeze dancing with the towering pink cosmos, still blooming in our cattletrough planters, to the burnt umbers, oranges and glorious yellows that line the paths I walk. Our old sheepdog

usually walks beside, and sometimes friends or grandchildren.

The Pollyanna attitude slips sometimes, but never for long. I’m grateful. For “rejoice and be glad” to me, means so much more than enjoying the bounty of any season; even one’s favourite.

It’s slipping into the soul spa of trust in an Almighty God who is both loving and just.

Putting my hand into that of my Saviour, who walks beside even when I’m alone. It’s peaceful assurance and trust that he knows and cares about every aspect of life, good or bad.

If that makes me a Pollyanna, I’ll wear it— gladly.

Saving seeds once again popular Back in pioneer times, gardeners were very limited in obtaining seeds. They may have traded amongst themselves, but for the most part, seeds were likely saved from one year to the next. Imagine how thrilled they would have been if they could have seen the seeds catalogues we enjoy today, with thousands of seed choices!

But saving seeds is once again a popular concept. Why? First of all, if you have a stellar plant in your garden, something that did a great job of producing vegetables or flowers, it’s only natural that you would want to grow it again.

Saving seeds saves the gardener money. And saving seeds is a sure way to know what you are going to grow.

Some basics. We

shouldn’t save seeds that came from hybrid plants. The seed packages will be labelled to tell us that these seeds are hybrids. Hybrids are plants that have been crossed to get, hopefully, the best traits of each parent. But seeds taken from hybrids will not come back ‘true’, that is, not as they were as hybrid plants. They may drop some traits and be slightly different.

But since the reason we would save seeds is to duplicate the great results we have from a certain plant, it won’t happen with seeds taken from hybrid plants. Something to keep in mind.

Next thing to remember: to save seeds, the plant must be mature.

It is easy to see when most seeds are “ready” to save: the seed pods or casings look dry,

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YORKTON AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Gardener’s Notebook and if you pick them, the seeds may practically fall into your hands. Other methods require more patience and determination. A dear friend told us how she lets her lettuce go to seed in the garden, and she has had great success and repeated crops of lettuce each spring with this practise. This requires us to resist the urge to “tidy up” and pull the plants in the fall; we must be patient and let them do their thing in

the garden! Another example of patience: Mom used to save seeds from tomatoes, but this was a time-consuming procedure of scraping out the pulp onto paper towels, and letting the pulp and seeds dry. When that finally happened, the seeds had to be carefully separated from the dried up pulp. I can still see the kitchen cupboard spread with an array of plates and the pulp of tomatoes on each, carefully labelled with a

piece of paper. For my sweet Mom, it was truly a labor of love to save her favorites.

For novice seedsavers, we can start our seed-saving careers with easier plants. It is very easy to see when seeds are dry and ready to harvest on plants such as marigolds, cosmos, calendula, beans or peppers. However we obtain our seeds, we must be sure they are dry, as in mature, and dry, as in not damp.

Spread seeds out in a single layer in paper towel or newspaper and let them cure for several days or till you can tell that they are really dried out.

At this point, we should store them in envelopes or small containers or jars. Store them in a cool location out of direct light. And an important remind-

er: label them with the name of the plant and the date. Some seeds do not have a very long shelf life.

It’s an interesting and rewarding practice! Give seed-saving a try!

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.

October 2 will be the last market! Homegrown produce and more! If you have any questions about the market, just call Glen at (306) 7837040.

Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their great work! Visit the Yorkton and District Hort Society at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a great week!

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Lifetime passion for model airplanes

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Often the interests of youth resurface in later life.

Certainly the hobby of building model airplanes has stuck with Will Woods.

“It started a couple of times, the first time I’d have been about 11,” he said.

Woods said he found he had a little cash and like all kids wanted to spend it, so he bought an airplane, or at least he thought it was a toy airplane.

“It had a really cool picture on the front. They always do that to grab you,” he said.

But, when he got it home and opened the box it was not a toy but rather a model in pieces, that he had to put together.

He wasn’t thrilled by the prospect initially, but he got some glue and went to work.

Little did he know at age 11, but he was taking the first step on a more than 60-year journey of modelling.

“In my early teens I started doing it a lot,” said Woods.

It was in his teens Woods began reading about aircraft, specifically those of the Second World War, in particular finding fascination with pilot Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader thanks to the book ‘Reach For the Sky’. He was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the war, who was credited with 22 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probable’s, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft damaged.

Woods was becoming hooked on aircraft, and then fate gave him a final push into the hobby. He got a job at The Variety Shop in Yorkton owned

by John Kominko. The store lasted only a couple of years, but in its time it sold model kits, and Kominko was a skilled builder himself.

“It was the first job

I ever had other than delivering The LeaderPost,” he said.

With models on the shelves to buy with his wages and a mentor to help, Woods was set.

“I really got hooked into it,” he said.

Woods said thinking back his early models were typically Mosquitos and Spitfires “Second World War stuff.”

“Most of it was hanging from the ceiling in my room. I’d lay there and look up and dream I was in one of the planes.”

But those models are long gone to multiple lifetime moves, marriage, family and career.

Interestingly, Woods never did take up flying.

“I think at one time I wanted to, but then again life kind of got in the way,” he said, adding the expense was also daunting.

Woods did however hold onto his love of modelling.

“In my 20s I sort of delved back into it,” he said, recalling one plane he built that he later donated to the local ANAVETs. The family and work took over and Woods stepped back from modelling for years. But when he retired a few years ago he was eager to step back to the modelling table.

Over the years he had ‘accumulated’ a few models stored away awaiting construction in what Woods terms his ‘stash’.

There were maybe 30 he said, a pile that has been added to more actively since retirement.

“Now it’s up to about 40,” he said.

Of course there is no local source for models today, but there is something called the Internet and through that Woods has found stores in several Canadian cities quite willing to ship him models and paint and glue, and when he buys enough it’s free shipping -- the incentive to add to the stash.

The online access to

Will Woods has been building model airplanes on and off since he was a pre-teen. models is just one way the hobby has changed.

Woods pointed to bound copies on modelling magazines, noting he now gets those in eformat online.

And, in his younger days it was all painting with a brush, which made dealing with certain colours – white and yellow in particular – quite difficult. Today Woods is learning to use an air brush which is a big step forward in making a finished model look more like the box top art.

Woods’ interest has also refined somewhat.

Of course there remains a connection to the models of his youth.

“If I see a kit I remember doing as a kid I’ve got to have it,” he said.

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Will Woods with one of the nice model box covers for a Spitfire.

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PASSION Continued from Page A13 But, beyond that he is more targeted today.

The planes of the Great War are many, so he is trying to focus on ones that have a tie to Yorkton, in particular those which would have flown at the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) facility at the airport.

In 1939, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia signed an

agreement creating the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). The plan was located at airfields in Canada, several in Saskatchewan, including Yorkton. The plan’s mandate was to train Allied aircrews for the Second World War, including pilots, navigators, bomb aimers, wireless operators, air gunners, and flight engineers. More than 130,000 crewmen

and women were trained between 1939 and 1945.

So a priority are Harvards – he has three waiting to construct – Tiger Moths and Cornells.

And then there is an interest in airplanes that have flown into the local airport, which broadens the hobby for Woods to everything from a C130 Hawk out of Moose Jaw to Hercules search and rescue out of Winnipeg to Snowbird CT0-114 Tutors to vintage Lancaster bombers.

Considering with preparation, building and painting a model may take weeks to complete, Woods, now 65, has a hobby that will keep him busy for years to come, but that is the way it has always been, he reflects.

“It’s always been there (the interest). I don’t know if it ever left really,” he said.

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What fully vaccinated seniors should know about travel The efforts of researchers and public health officials in developing safe and successful COVID-19 vaccines was nothing short of historic. Vaccines typically take years to develop, but a combination of factors enabled researchers to make COVID-19 vaccines available to vulnerable populations by December 2020, or roughly nine months after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic.

Researchers had already conducted years’ worth of vaccine research on human coronaviruses, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes were first identified in the mid-1960s. That research proved invaluable as pharmaceutical companies raced to produce COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, a less linear approach to testing and vetting vaccines than was traditionally applied in past outbreaks enabled the vaccine to be rolled out more quickly, potentially saving millions of lives.

Men and women over the age of 65 were among the first groups to be given the COVID-19 vaccine.

Many people within that group are retired and had looked forward to traveling, only to have those plans interrupted by the pandemic. Now that they’re fully vaccinated, seniors are setting their sights on travel once again. Though the COVID-19 vaccines have made

vulnerable groups like seniors less likely to suffer severe illness from the virus, there’s still a few things adults over 65 should know when making travel plans.

Proposals suggested such travel could be allowed by late June, but it’s important that seniors learn of any potential restrictions before booking trips.

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Data from the CDC indicated that more than 87 million people in the United States had been fully or partially vaccinated as of April 20, 2021. Among those, just 7,157 had become infected with COVID-19, and only 331 of those required hospitalization. That’s an encouraging figure that illustrates just how effective the vaccines are at preventing infection and serious illness. Recognizing that efficacy may help calm any concerns fully vaccinated seniors have about traveling.

Restrictions

Though a significant portion of the eligible populations in the United States and Canada had been fully or partially vaccinated by mid-spring, overseas travel restrictions may still be in place. Some countries, such as India, continued to confront devastating waves of the virus and may not be allowing overseas visitors anytime soon. In addition, in mid-spring the European Union was still devising a strategy to allow fully vaccinated foreign tourists to visit the continent.

What causes cataracts?

When a brand new car is driven off a dealership lot, its plastic headlight lenses are clear and pristine. Over time, due to contaminants in the environment and oxidation from ultraviolet rays, those same lenses can become cloudy, yellow and opaque. Cloudy headlights can decrease visibility and potentially put drivers at risk.

Similar scenarios sometimes unfold involving the human eye.

Starting around age 40, proteins in the eye may begin to break down and cause lenses to become cloudy. UV rays can be damaging to the eyes and contribute to this natural protein degradation.

While pronounced vision problems may not occur immediately, vision can be impaired later in life.

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Unprotected exposure to the sun is just one contributor to cataracts.

Certain medical problems, such as diabetes, also can cause cataracts.

An eye injury, eye surgery or radiation treatments on the upper body also can cause cataracts, as can corticosteroids.

Congenital cataracts, which occur when infants are born with cataracts, may be caused by infection, injury or poor development in the womb; otherwise, they

can form in childhood.

Cataracts form in various regions depending on the cause. · Subcapsular cataract: A subcapsular cataract occurs at the back of the lens. People with diabetes or those who take high doses of steroid medications have a greater risk of developing this type of cataract. · Nuclear cataract: This cataract forms in the central zone of the lens and is often associated with aging. ·Cortical cataract: This

cataract is characterized by opacities that are white and wedgelike, which form on the periphery of the lens.

Eventually they work to the center in a spokelike fashion. Cortical cataracts can result from aging.

Symptoms of cataracts often can be slow to form, so people may not even notice they have cataracts until they start to block light, while others may learn of their presence during vision exams. Cataracts may cause vision that is filmy, blurry or foggy. In older adults, nearsightedness may be attributed to cataracts. Glare, both during the day and at night, also may affect vision due to

cataracts. Double vision or changes in the way one sees color can be symptoms of cataracts as well.

Eye professionals can diagnose cataracts and make recommendations on the course of treatment. Cataract removal surgery is highly effective. More than 95 percent of people who have undergone the surgery experience improvements. Such surgeries are often performed on an outpatient basis.

When planning a trip, seniors may want to look for areas with plenty of outdoor attractions. The CDC continues to recommend that people, even those who are fully vaccinated, gather outdoors, where the virus is less likely to be transmitted. When traveling, seniors may be spending time around people who have not yet been vaccinated, and despite the efficacy of the vaccines, that might make some travelers nervous. So choosing locales with plenty of outdoor attractions can be a great way to quell any travel-related concerns seniors may have.

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SOLONINKO - Mary Soloninko, beloved wife of Joseph Soloninko of Wroxton, passed away Friday, September 17 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre surrounded by her family. Mary was born June 11, 1934 in Mikado, SK. to Peter and Petrunia Dereniwsky, the 4th of 6 children. Her childhood years were spent on a farm in Whitebeech, SK. and attended school at Border Road School until grade 8.

After 8th grade, she moved to Kamsack to live with her sister Anita and worked at the King George Hotel as a chamber maid. Mary met Joe at a town dance in Kamsack, SK. and after their courtship, were united in marriage on July 28, 1956 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whitebeech, SK. After getting married, Joe and Mary spent the next couple of years farming in the Wroxton district during the summer months and winters were spent in Vancouver, B.C. Mary worked at the hospital and Joe in a plywood factory to make some extra money. After two years of doing this, they decided to purchase some cattle and milking cows, as well as chickens, ducks and geese and continued to farm. Their marriage was blessed with 5 children; Debra, Donald, Denise, Darcy and Dione. Once the youngest was gone to school in Dunleath, mom took on an additional job at Zellers Skillet Restaurant as a cook and she continued to work there for 13 years. After retiring from Zellers, mom continued to work on the farm, planting huge gardens, making homemade bread & buns, perogies & cabbage rolls. Mom was also an extremely good cook; she enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cooking & baking, crochet and gardening. Mary was predeceased by her parents Peter & Petrunia Dereniwsky, sister and brother in law, Anita & Metro Chypyha; brothers Dan, Paul and John Dereniwsky; brother in law Frank Slobodian; and nephew Ken Dereniwsky; mother and father in law Ann & William Soloninko; brother and sister in laws, Mary & Bill Kindiak, Walter & Rose Soloninko, Steve & Olga Minchuk, Betty & Clint Harper. Mary leaves to cherish in her memory, her husband of 65 years, Joe, her children Debra (Dick) Haas, Donald (Dana) Soloninko, Denise (Jody) Fuchs, Darcy (Brenda) Soloninko and Dione (Terry) Cherneski; her grandchildren, Levi (Jacqueline Spence) Haas, Katelyn (Drew) Putland, Kalandra (Travis) Buzinski, Luke Soloninko, Madison Fuchs, Jessica Kitzul, Matthew Kitzul, Kyle (Kennedy Stephanow) Cherneski, Colby (Tyra MacDonald) Cherneski, and Christopher Cherneski; and her great grandchildren, Chael, Eliza and LJ Haas, Kylie & Dani Putland, and Aubree & Maverick Buzinski; sister, Sally Slobodian; sister in laws, Delores Dereniwsky, Vicci Dereniwsky, Marge Dereniwsky, and Victoria (Don) Steele and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Center with the Very Rev. Fr. Leonid Malkov C.Ss.R. officiating. Words of remembrance were given by Katelyn Putland, Kalandra Buzinski and Madison Fuchs. Denise Fuchs sang “Amazing Grace” (My Chains Are Gone). The cross bearer was Luke Soloninko. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Joseph Soloninko serving as urn bearer. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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BREZINSKI - The family of the late Edward Brezinski, beloved husband of Irene Brezinski of Invermay, SK, announce his passing at the Canora Hospital on September 19, 2021, at the age of 86 years. Edward was born on July 16, 1935, to Peter and Francis (Shymkiw) Brezinski in the Dobrowody District, SK. He began his working career by holding various jobs until he received his certificate as an Autobody Technician through the Moose Jaw Technical Institute. He continued to be employed in Invermay, Canora, and Preeceville. His passion for farming allowed him to farm some land on his parent’s homestead, while perfecting his autobody talents and skills. On November 8, 1955, Ed married Irene Pukal of Invermay, SK. Together, they were blessed with and raised their two daughters, Laureen and Cynthia. Ed took great interest in all aspects of his daughters’ lives. Additionally, he demonstrated great pride in being a bass guitar player in various bands, especially the ever-popular Country Drifters. He met a wide array of people during his many years of entertaining crowds. An avid music lover, he excelled in his ability to entertain.

Known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit, Ed will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ed was predeceased by his sister, Adela and brother, Stephen, in infancy; his father, Peter in 1970; mother, Francis in 1974; and his eldest brother, Louis in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Irene; and his two daughters, Laureen (Ron) Mayes and Cynthia (Lindsay) Wolkowski; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. A Prayer Service was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, from St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Buchanan, SK, with Rev. Fr. Michal Pajak, OMI, as Celebrant. Rite followed at the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Dobrowody, SK, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Ed Brezinski. Family and friends are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK.

YTW_earlug_1x24_bk.nil.indd/14px24ag/earlug/YTW-tfc Obituaries Obituaries ELS - Rudolph Els was born on September 8, 1931, son of Adam and Katherine (nee Starger) Els, in the Barvas District. At the age of two years, with his parents, they moved to a farm in the Wallace District, six miles SW of Rhein or thirteen miles NE of Yorkton. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith in Rhein. Rudy received his education at the Wallace School. He would walk to school with snow drifts often as high as the telephone wires. In those days there were no roads, so travel even with horses was quite difficult, if not impossible. He would help with chores by feeding calves and carrying wood into the house (which was used to heat the house) in the mornings and evening before walking the two miles.

His father bought a tractor, one of the first used to work the land. At the age of eight years, he spent many hours on the tractor before and after school. He loved the land and growing crops. He quit school at an early age. In his early years (winter time) they would travel by horses and sleigh or ride horseback to the neighbors for a few games of cards. He also attended many dances at the local schools and dance halls. He was very interested in local, provincial, federal and world affairs.

Rudy was active in the 4H movement, which was started in the 1940’s.

Later he became leader of the Rhein & District Grain Club for many years. He served the community for a long time. He was chairman of the Rhein & District Telephone Company and was instrumental in amalgamating with the SaskTel network. He served on the Agriculture Extension District board for the RM of Wallace for many years and was elected to the Ag & Industrial Exhibition board of Yorkton. Rudy served in many committees and also was part of the people on the board during the formation of the Yorkton Agriplex. He was a member of the Rhein & District Lions Club as secretary for a number of years and also served as counsellor for the RM of Wallace for a decade and a half. He saw many roads built and improvements made in the community. He was inducted into the Yorkton Agricultural and Industrial Association Senate. Politics played a large part in Rudy’s life. He was a dedicated Liberal and was a constituency president for many years. He received an honorary life membership from the party. Rudy’s love for livestock played a large part in his life. Together with his two brothers they ran a livestock enterprise in the Togo District for nearly three decades. In the 60’s he took over the family farm and began raising Hereford cattle, always improving the quality of his herd. He loved to make improvements in the yard by updating the buildings. He truly loved the land, always growing good quality grain. In his later years he enjoyed restoring old horse drawn equipment which he grew up with and also old tractors, mainly John Deere. Rudy and Pauline were married in 1985. They resided on the farm until 2016 when they moved into Yorkton. Rudy is predeceased by his parents, Adam and Katherine, wife Pauline, sister Doreen Els, niece Rhonda Els (in infancy), nephew Robert Els and great nephew Garret Mills. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Albert, Ken (Elaine), Gordon (Doris) and Edward, his sisters, Marj (Art) Freiheit and Beverly Mehling, nephews; Barry Els, Brent (Cheryl) Els, Greg (Cheryl) Els, Blair (Rachel) Mehling, nieces; Sherry (Blair) Haberman, Rhonda Werstroh, Gwen (Dave) Mills, Shelly Els, Carmen (Cory) Sasyniuk, Kim (Dean) Freiheit and Lori (Gordie) Kozushka. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from Christ Lutheran Church, Rhein, SK., with Rev. Karen Stepko officiating. The organist was Vange Shipowick and Ray Yost sang a solo. Special music was provided by Kim Freiheit. The honorary pall bearer was Ron Poppenheim. The interment followed in the Christ Lutheran Church Parish Cemetery with Greg Els, Brent Els, Jack Burkell, Clare Walsh, Gavin Konkel and Richard Purves serving as casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Rudy may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Rhein or to the Alzheimer’s Society of Sask. as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the staff at the Theodore Health Centre for the excellent care they provided to Rudy during his stay there.

FORSTER - October 31, 1040 October 9, 2019. Shirley was laid to rest September 23, 2021 in the Garden of St. Mathew at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Doreen DayFuneral Celebrant/Bailey’s Funeral Home. Shirley was born in Hubbard, SK on the family farm in 1940. In 943 her parents Katie and Albert Reitenbach along wit her sisters Sybil and Sylvia moved to the Yorkton Anenome School District where she attended Grades 9-12 at the YCI. She spent those years living with Dr. and Mrs. Watchler assisting with their daily living and entertaining. How prod her family was when she graduated as a Registered Nurse form Regina Grey Nuns Hospital in 1962 Hospital in 1962 and there began her career as a RN. In 1965 she married James (Jim) Forster and soon moved to Saskatoon and then on to New Westminister BC and began their family- Bryan James in 1970. Phil Goldade became her partner in 1977. She continued with her nursing at Surrey Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She was very dedicated to her career, believing in good working habits and the importance of sterilization and cleanliness especially when she became Department Head of the Centre Supply and Services of the Surgical Unit. Even after retirement she continued to provide professional care to residents of the condo. Shirley loved growing her many flowers, cooking, baking and entertaining. She promoted and sold natural health products, 5th Avenue Jewelry and Mary Kay Cosmetics.

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NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Springside intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2019-05 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will rezone the land described below from R1 – Residential Single Dwelling District to CS – Community Service District.

AFFECTED LAND The affected land is legally described as part of the source quarter section SW ¼ Section 23-27-06 W2M, land description: Lot 14-Blk/Par 3-Plan F723 Ext 0, civic address: 308 Taylor Avenue. The lot is located adjacent to the Town Building which houses the Springside Town Office, the Springside Library and the Springside Fire Hall.

REASON The reason for this amendment is to allow for construction of an expansion of the Springside Fire Hall.

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PUBLIC NOTICE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SALTCOATS NO. 213 Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Saltcoats No. 213, intends to restructure by adding the following land from the Town of Bredenbury to the RM of Saltcoats No. 213.

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Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 29th day of November, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away.

Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.

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.

Health Services

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Assess.

No.

Part of Lot or Section

Lot

108

NE

27

112

NE

28

134

SE

136

Block

Section Township

Plan

Total Arrears

Costs Advertising

Total Arrears and Costs

Range

Meridian

Ext.

Title No.

25

7

2

0

152790307

819.72

10.56

830.28

25

7

2

0

152790385

750.78

10.56

761.34

33

25

7

2

0

152790284

614.53

10.56

625.09

NE

34

25

7

2

0

152790262

691.37

10.56

701.93

137

NW

34

25

7

2

0

152790251

1059.95

10.56

1070.51

138

SE

34

25

7

2

0

152790240

854.24

10.56

864.80

139

SW

34

25

7

2

0

152790217

511.02

10.56

521.58

141.1

NW Prt.

35

25

7

2

130708425

1312.31

10.56

1322.87

641.07

10.56

651.63

as described on title Parcel A, Plan 101890829, Ext 0 226

SE

20

25

8

2

1

135121823

and

2

135121834

303

NW

3

25

9

2

0

149957960

880.78

10.56

880.78

335

NW

11

25

9

2

0

115384653

217.31

10.56

238.43

358

NE

16

25

9

2

0

151933507

808.87

10.56

819.43

361

SW

16

25

9

2

1

151933552

810.70

10.56

821.26

377

SW

20

25

9

2

0

128714340

1710.23

10.56

1720.79

381

SW

21

25

9

625.81

10.56

636.37

2

1

151933563

and

2

151933574

462

NE

5

26

7

2

0

142939918

861.39

10.56

871.95

464

SE

5

26

7

2

0

142939929

463.09

10.56

473.65

493

NE Prt.

12

26

7

2

138462015

407.93

10.56

418.49

as described on title Parcel A, Plan 101712495, Ext 20 624

SW

7

26

8

2

1

149773168

660.32

10.56

670.88

681

NW

21

26

8

2

8

135159947

471.29

10.56

481.85

730

SW

32

26

8

2

0

152804011

637.69

10.56

648.25

731

NE

33

26

8

2

0

152803997

708.89

10.56

719.45

736

NW

34

26

8

2

0

152803975

1002.37

10.56

1012.93

IS A LOVED ONE ABUSING SUBSTANCES? Community Reinforcements and Family Training will teach you proven skills to motivate them into treatment. Available online. Contact: 306-384-5990 davidisaak@sasktel.net

Apartments/Condos for Rent

Just North of Parkland Mall Taking Applications for

2 BEDROOM SUITES

Recently renovated with new appliances.

REFERENCES REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT CALL

306-783-3379

1 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony Available December. No Pets. Call Kim 306-621-5050.

2 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony. Pets Allowed. Available Immediately. Phone Kim 306-6215050.

NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive. Available December. Call Kim 306-621-5050.

1048

NE

35

27

7

2

0

144718533

1136.89

10.56

1147.45

The reason for the annexation is to allow for the complete quarter section to be in the RM of Saltcoats as it is presently being used for agricultural.

1050

SE

35

27

7

2

0

144718555

919.98

10.56

930.54

1061

NW

2

27

8

2

0

135159880

726.65

10.56

737.21

1064

SW

2

27

8

2

0

152804033

928.30

10.56

938.86

Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m, at the Municipal Office Boardroom, at 104 Commercial Street, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan.

1065

NE

3

27

8

492.19

10.56

502.75

RENOVATED 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive.

Available December. Call Kim 306-621-5050.

1251

NE

7

27

Any person who wishes to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly their reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the RM of Saltcoats No. 213 at the address below:

1252

NW

7

27

1299

SE

18

1411

RM of Saltcoats No. 213 104 Commercial Street, Box 150 Saltcoats, SK, SOA 3R0 A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by October 27th, 2021.

The complete proposal may be viewed at the RM of Saltcoats office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Dated at the Town of Saltcoats, Sask., this 22nd day of September, 2021.

Ronald R. Risling, Administrator RM of Saltcoats No. 213

2

1

135159914

and

2

135159925

9

2

0

150612038

248.82

10.56

259.38

Houses For Rent

9

2

0

148689657

244.64

10.56

255.20

27

9

2

1

149402459

507.69

10.56

518.25

and

2

149402460

3

2

BD64

2

0

141625717

54.83

10.56

65.39

1412

4

2

BD64

2

0

141625739

54.83

10.56

65.39

1415

8

2

BD64

2

0

154480125

54.83

10.56

65.39

1416

9

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.

2

BD64

2

0

154480103

54.83

10.56

65.39

1424

5

BD64

2

15

147079097

748.16

10.56

758.72

1425

7

101711247

2

16

147079121

54.68

10.56

65.24

Dated at Jedburgh, Saskatchewan this 29th day of September, 2021.

Tanis Ferguson Administrator Keeping YOU informed each week in our community-Yorkton This Week.

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

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FORM 2 (Section 4)

Tax Enforcement

Tax Enforcement

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Calder PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 23rd day of November, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel

Meridian

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2021 Rita Brock Treasurer Suites For Rent

Garage Sales

Agricultural

SUITE FOR RENT - one bedroom suite for rent $450.00 plus power.

No parties, prefer non smoker, no pets, centrally located call 306621-9584

GARAGE SALE, household items and more. Fri., Oct 1 and Sat., Oct 2 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. 1/2 mile South of Rossfield Dr. First driveway on the right.

Antiques

GARAGE SALE Thurs., Sept 30 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. 154 Logan Cres W.

Equipment Specialist / District Sales Associate Nachurs Alpine Solutions is seeking an Equipment Specialist / District Sales Associate for Eastern Saskatchewan.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE - Carnival glass, Red Rose Tea figurines, long play vinyl records, crystal glass and much more. Phone 306547-4355.

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)

For Sale - Misc

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN SUPPLIES

YOUNG’S PLANT WORLD LTD. NURSERY • GARDEN CENTRE • GROCERY STORE

Highway #9 North, Yorkton 306-783-8660

6 LAWN MOWER’S for sale. All in very good working order. Phone: 306-782-9131 or 306-621-9783.

8 3/4” x 24 1/2” x 27 1/2 ft Laminated Beam plus approx 600 lineal ft of 4”x4”s, various lengths. 306641-4987.

CHORE MASTER rototiller for sale. Front tines, 3 1/2 Briggs engine. Very good working order.

Phone: 306-782-9131 or 306-6219783.

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

Phone: 306-641-4987.

ROASTING CHICKENS 7-11lbs @ $4.50/lb. Ready October 10th.

Text Marla at 306-620-2586.

SQUARE BAILS for sale. 60 pound average. Greenfeed/Alfalfa mix. Very nice. Pick-up in Langenburg. $10/bale. Text (306-4348797.

MULTI-FAMILY garage sale. 152 Clarewood Cres. Fri., Oct 1 from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sat., Oct 2 from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

39-141 HENDERSON ST. W. Fri., Oct 1 from 8:00am-5:00pm. Lots of items for sale, dresser included.

Almost new coat racks, corner tv table, accent chair, tons of costume jewelry.

Cars 1988 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Sunroof, needs motor work done, 4 good tires, always stored in garage. Has to be seen. 306-5954707.

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.

MUST SELL started restoring 1981 Volkswagon convertible.

Also have parts car. Phone: 306641-4987.

Parts & Accessories 1987 Jeep pick up truck 100,000 kms on rebuilt engine, 0 miles on rebuilt tranny, needs a few more dollars on repairs Phone: 306-6414987.

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

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

Phone: 306-338-2750.

4 BRAND NEW winter tires, $225 total cost. Size 225/60/R17. Phone 306896-7248

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

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

MORRIS 1400 ROUND BAIL hiker, excellent condition, heavy duty axle. Phone: 306-272-3967.

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Career Opportunities TORCH INDUSTRIES LTD. is an industrial catering and construction company in Edmonton. We have immediate opportunities for: Chef, First Cook, Baker, Second Cooks/Sandwich Makers, General Helpers and Camp Attendants.

Please forward resume to: LHafiz@torchindustries.ca.

General Employment

Forsyth Hauling 2010 Ltd. services the Oil & Gas Industry in Southwest Manitoba and Southeast Saskatchewan. We have expanded and now have two locations: Pierson, MB & Virden, MB. We have positions available for: CLASS 1A TANK TRUCK DRIVERS We offer: ° Industry leading wages ° Benefits plan Enrollment after probationary period ° Well maintained equipment Requirements: ° Oilfield Experience a must ° Ability to work in a fast paced team environment ° Class 1 Drivers license preferred but will hire with Class 3 ° Clean Driers Abstract ° Hold current Oilfield Safety tickets Please apply with resume to: alesha@forsythhauling.com **Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca 1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED: Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca Maintenance person required for apartment complex. Must have own tools & vehicle. Skills should include basic plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry repair and flooring installation.

35-40hrs weekly. Phone: 306-621-6793.

Skilled Help I DO rototilling gardens and tearing grass, rear end tines. Phone: 306-782-9131 or 306-621-9783.

WILL APPRENTICE FOR THE WELDING TRADE

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

We are seeking suitable candidates who are interested in apprenticing to become a welder.

Industrial experience is considered an asset.

Forward resume to admin@deca industries.com Trucking & Transport

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Commodity prices and interest rates fuel farmland market

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General Employment

Garage Sales Downsizing/Soon-to-Move SALE 169 AND 174 Clarewood Crescent September 30: 9 AM - 4 PM October 1: 9 AM - 4 PM October 2: 9 AM - 4 PM Household items, books, adult clothing, tools, Marten House, AC/ DC welder, drywall lifter, chainsaw, and lots more!

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General Employment

Regina,Saskatchewan, September 28, 2021 – Strong commodity prices combined with low interest rates continue to sustain farmland value increases in most parts of Canada, according to a mid-year review by Farm Credit Canada.

“While the drought across most of Western Canada and the pandemic have captured most of the headlines, strong commodity prices and low interest rates have been quietly supporting a vibrant farmland market for the first six months of 2021,” said J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief economist. “Higher-thannormal prices for wheat, canola and corn have improved the profitability of many operations in the second half of 2020 and early 2021, putting them in a better position to invest in farmland as the opportunities arise.”

Average farmland values in Canada are once again showing steady increases for the first half of 2021, although the full impact of widespread drought this summer has yet to be weighed.

The average value of Canadian farmland increased by 3.8 per cent for the first half of this year, compared to an average increase of 3.7 per cent for the same time last year. This increase is in line with mid-year results over the past six years, which showed single-digit increases for the full year.

In general, Prairie and Atlantic provinces reported the most modest increases, while Ontario, British Columbia and General Employment

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Quebec had the largest increases.

Buyers from different sectors are competing for the limited amount of land on the market.

Interest rates declined at the outset of the pandemic and remain historically low, which is also supporting the demand for farmland and weakening the supply of available land for sale in the market.

“While many crop producers have benefited from the high commodity prices and have been able to take advantage of low interest rates to buy land, not everyone is in the same boat,” Gervais said. “The outlook for revenues is murkier for 2021 and 2022 given exceptional production challenges in parts of the country.”

Livestock producers, for example, have seen their cost of production increase and profits shrink as a result of the drought.

“The overall economic environment of the next 12 months bears watching. The possibility of higher interest rates, inflationary pressures and the demand for ag commodities could influence the demand for farmland,” Gervais said.

He recommends farm operators continue to exercise caution, especially in regions where the rate of farmland values growth significantly exceeded that of farm income in recent years.

He also recommends operators maintain a risk management plan to protect their business from unpredictable circumstances.

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Ethanol focus turning from grains The idea of ethanol from grains has long been an intriguing one.

Initially, the production of ethanol was looked at as a way to solve a range of issues in one relatively simple move.

To begin with production of ethanol from grains -- corn generally on a world basis, but from wheat, rice and other crops – was seen as creating a potentially massive new market that would help boost commodity prices away from basically feeding humans and livestock.

Ethanol is also an energy source that is renewable, and general-

ly seen as greener than oil production, and both were seen as good goals to pursue.

But, when grain prices edged up, and subsidies to kick-start ethanol production began to decline, or disappear the ethanol sector has at best stagnated.

China, for example had set a mandate to have 10 per cent ethanol in fuel by 2020, but it is barely past two per cent.

The ethanol sector has stagnated.

The situation is one that might have been expected.

We are still in a world where population is expanding, and it stands

Agriculture THIS WEEK

Calvin Daniels to reason food demand comes first and while not the only reason, added demand helps keep prices high.

Ethanol production from grain makes sense but only at a certain cost for the grain stocks.

But, the idea of less reliance on fossil fuels

and ‘greener’ fuel in terms of environmental impact remains worthy goals to pursue, and ethanol is still an option for that.

But, the production of ethanol won’t be from grain especially longterm.

What is needed is

more science research to create ethanol from non-grain materials.

Researchers are developing methods to convert crop residue, wood pulp, animal waste and garbage into ethanol.

That is the future of ethanol/biofuel production, if it can be made economically viable.

Therein, lies the key for all alternative energy sources, they must be able to compete cost wise with existing sources. While there may be good reasons to spend more for more environmentally conscious sources of energy, it is a huge ask for many

consumers to pay more.

The price tag is still an important determining factor for many consumers working on increasingly cash strapped consumers.

Recycled paper makes great sense, but it has to be cost competitive.

Long lasting light bulbs make sense but they need to be costcompetitive too.

It’s the same scenario for biofuels.

That means the future of ethanol, if there is to be a future, is in the hands of science, as the sector evolves away from grain as a base source.

Harvest almost complete in SK. Relatively warm, dry conditions this week allowed farmers to make good harvest progress.

Farmers with crop still in the field are hoping for these conditions to continue until harvest is complete, while farmers who have completed harvest are hoping for rain to rejuvenate topsoil and subsoil moisture before winter.

Eighty-nine per cent of the crop is currently in the bin, up from 74 per cent last week, and well ahead of the fiveyear (2016-2020) average of 63 per cent for this time of year. An additional seven per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut, this is mostly canola and flax waiting to be harvested.

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 Favourable harvesting weather has allowed producers to make great progress in the region. Eighty-four per cent of the crop is now combined, up from 63 per cent last week and

remaining ahead of the five-year (2016-2020) average of 54 per cent. An additional 11 per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Most of the eastcentral region did not receive rain this past week. Kenaston received the most with 2 mm and the Kuroki and Holdfast areas received 1 mm. Minimal rainfall is desired as harvest wraps up but producers in the region would like to see it rain more before winter.

Crop, hay and pasture land soil moisture continues to deplete.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 32 per

cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 31 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 23 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 38 per cent very short.

The majority of crop damage this past week was due to wind, light frost and waterfowl.

Pasture conditions are rated as eleven per cent good, 33 per cent fair, 24 per cent poor and 32 per cent very poor. Dry conditions have limited pasture growth in the region and rain is required to improve moisture conditions for next year.

Farmers are busy combining, harrowing,

drying grain and moving cattle Provincially, harvest is most advanced in the southwest region, where 94 per cent of the crop is now combined. The southeast region has 92 per cent combined and the west-central 89 per cent. The east-central region has 84 per cent combined, the northeast 90 per cent and the northwest 77 per cent.

Ninety-nine per cent of lentils, 99 per cent of field peas, 97 per cent of durum, 89 per cent of barley, 94 per cent of spring wheat, 93 per cent of chickpeas, 80 per cent of oats, 80 per cent of canola and 64 per cent of flax

has now been combined.

An additional 15 per cent of canola is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Many areas of the province did not receive rainfall this past week; the most rainfall received was 10 mm in the Macklin area. Other parts of the province received small amounts of rain ranging between 1 mm to 5 mm, which will do very little to maintain or replenish the topsoil moisture.

Provincial cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 25 per cent adequate, 46 per cent short and 29 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 16 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 44 per cent very short. These conditions have declined across the province due to strong winds and a lack of rain.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, frost, waterfowl, wildlife and lack of moisture. We would like to remind producers that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) provides compensation for damage caused by wildlife through the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program; you do not need to be an existing Crop Insurance

customer to file a claim.

If you do experience wildlife damage, please report it immediately by visiting the SCIC website or calling 1-888-935-0000.

Pasture conditions are rated as seven per cent good, 29 per cent fair, 41 per cent poor and 23 per cent very poor. Conditions vary across the province, with the southeast and east central regions in fair-to-good condition due to recent rainfall that helped rejuvenate pasture grass.

Farmers are busy wrapping up harvest, hauling bales, moving cattle, hauling water and post-harvest field activities such as herbicide application. Several reports indicate that farmers are holding off planting winter cereals due to low topsoil moisture.

With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, we want to remind producers to exercise caution and remain safe.

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.

Rounding up There is more to fall work than combining for some producers.

The work can also mean finding time to bale straw for cattle, as was the case for this producer north of Langenburg.

Staff Photo

by Calvin Daniels

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