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Growing numbers of football players in the city, such as the Lady Gridders program, has led to calls for another field to play on.

Footballers look to city for new field By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Minor Football was back before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday seeking an additional field to play on. The group had appeared in 2019, looking for a field approximately160 yards by 65 yards near Century Field to alleviate wear and tear on the main field. At that time, it was suggested the space that is adjacent to the Lions Ball Diamond by the Kinsmen Arena. It could be a combined space used by

In a nutshell we’ve just grown the amount of kids playing football, and we’re out of room. — Roby Sharpe baseball, football and lacrosse. Spokesperson Roby Sharpe said Monday a combination field is not unusual noting Brandon has one. He added it wouldn’t take a lot of work to turn it into a dual purpose facility. But as it stands now the need is not being met.

“In a nutshell we’ve just grown the amount of kids playing football, and we’re out of room,” he said. There are approximately 175 participants in minor football during the season in the various ages categories; Mighty Mites, Atoms, Pee Wees, Bantams and Lady Gridders.

The football season runs from early August until mid-November, explained a letter circulated to Council Monday. “In 20-years we’ve grown to a substantial minor sport program in our city,” said Sharpe. The added numbers put pressure on existing fields, in particularly impacting Century Field. “The current fields are not enough space to run practices for all levels of football. One of the practice fields is shared with the school soccer program. Plus, Century Field is the game field – all levels of practices are very limited

to using that space as the field conditions worsen drastically the more the field is used. The overuse kills the grass in various parts of the field – mainly right at center field – and this can lead to safety concerns for the players as the grass erodes and the dirt area gets extremely hard,” detailed the letter. Sharpe said by being before Council again, he hopes to kick start the project. “Our goal here today is to have it referred to budget,” he said. The request was filed and referred to City Administration.

$7.2 M Clubhouse project off to tender By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A new clubhouse for Deer Park Golf Course was given the green light, sort of, at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council. With Councillors Quinn Haider and Darcy Zaharia opposed Council approved a budget of $7,200,000 for the project. But, the project will still need to come back to Council after tenders

are received, and could be altered, even if the tenders come in below budget. There will actually be three related tenders put out in the next few weeks. The main building for the clubhouse has a suggested budget of just under $5 million. Site work, including demolition of the existing clubhouse, asphalt and landscaping is budgeted at $1.2 million. And extending water

and sewer services to the course at $924,000. The overall project is budgeted at $7,140,120. As part of the original conceptual planning process, a high level estimate range of between $4 and $7 million dollars was provided to Council during the Feasibility Study Council presentation on Oct. 26, 2020. The matter was before Council as the Deer Park Clubhouse Steering Committee and

aodbt Architecture and Interior Design have completed the 100 per cent design process for a proposed new Clubhouse, explained Darcy McLeod – Director of Community Development, Parks & Recreation, with the City. As for paying for the project, if it ultimately moves forward it was suggested it could be funded partially with $2.2 million in realized cost savings on the City Operations Centre Project.

The City would then need to borrow $5 million, with payments to come from previous Gallagher Centre Debt payments. While Council would approve going to tender, it was not without protracted debate. Councillor Haider was one not wanting to move forward citing the cost of whatever might be needed to revitalize or replace the Kinsmen Arena remains on the

horizon too and the golf clubhouse decision should not be made in isolation of knowing more about that project. McLeod said the finding of a consultant who is determining what it will cost to keep the existing Kinsmen Arena viable for the next 15 years is expected to be presented at the Nov. 15 meeting of Council. Zaharia agreed.

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Cemetery costs jumping Jan. 1, 2022 By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It is going to cost significantly more to be buried in the Yorkton City Cemetery following a decision by Council to increase several fees and services. “A review of fees and charges has been completed and compared to other Saskatchewan Municipal Cemeteries to determine

where changes in the fee structure could positively impact our cost recovery,” explained Darcy McLeod – Director of Recreation & Community Services with the City at the regular meeting of Council. “The Cemetery endeavors to operate on a cost recovery basis with the main source of revenue being through plot sales and interment services.” However, plot sales have slowed as multiple burials in

The Cemetery endeavors to operate on a cost recovery basis with the main source of revenue being through plot sales and interment services. — Darcy McLeod – Director of Recreation & Community Services the same plot are becoming more common, added McLeod. The review process discov-

ered “they do not reflect all the costs associated with annual general maintenance,” said

McLeod. As a result, generally fees and charges were recommended to increase, although a few did decline, offered McLeod. One of the major increases approved by Council is a 25 per cent rise in the perpetual Care Fund fee. Plot costs are going up 25 per cent too. The increase is “to partly

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CEMETERY Continued from Page A1 address the issue related to recovering costs for annual care and maintenance, the plot prices have been increased by 25 per cent. This increase is meant to address the ongoing annual care and maintenance costs of the plot, for one interment,” said McLeod. It will cost more to be buried in winter too. “There are other costs that impact services as well. Winter interments have significantly higher costs due to requirements for snow removal to the plot site as well as harder ground to dig which takes significantly more time. Although we have had the winter surcharge in place before, we are looking to implement it differently, and

for all interments, not just traditional interments. Therefore, the basic interment fee reflects the actual cost of a warm weather service and the winter surcharge is added for any services between November 1 and April 30 to cover the snow removal and extended digging costs. Other areas where the City assumes costs is in the stat holiday services or for services that require staff to work overtime. These costs are passed on to the service and have been updated to reflect actual costs in the proposed fees and charges,” detailed a report to Council Monday. While there was discussion over whether the increases should be phased in over three years, rather than effective Jan. 1, 2022, Councillor

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Yorkton City Cemetery Chris Wyatt noted a onetime increase is the same for all.

“People next year pay the same as people three years down the road he

said. The increases for the new year passed but

Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Coun. Darcy Zaharia sat opposed.

CLUBHOUSE Continued from Page A1 “I’d like to see what’s going on at the Kinsmen before we make a decision (on the clubhouse),” he said. “… I’m not in favour at all . . . of sending it to tender tonight.” Coun. Ken Chyz said going to tender would clarify the project’s potential impact. “Sending this to tender we see where we’re at,” he said. Coun. Randy Goulden suggested the clubhouse was a project overdo to move forward. “This clubhouse has been on our table for many, many years. I’m prepared to see the tender cost,” she said. Mayor Mitch Hippsley said the decision was ultimately “about what’s best for Yorkton,” adding he believes the clubhouse will benefit more than golfers, including attracting tourists and serving cross country skiers and sledders. It is expected the tenders will be back before Council in late January of 2022.

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Monclonal antibody treatments available to eligible COVID-positive patients Starting October 25, monoclonal antibodies will be available to treat clinically appropriate patients who have contracted COVID-19, with the intent of preventing unvaccinated or severely immunosuppressed residents who have contracted COVID-19 from requiring hospitalization. Monoclonal antibodies may be used in early treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 illness in unvaccinated patients who are deemed at-risk for progression to severe illness that would require hospitalization. This treatment uses laboratory-made antibodies (proteins) and is intended to give those with no prior antibodies to COVID-19 an initial immune response that may prevent serious illness. It may also

be helpful in preventing severe COVID-19 illness in people with weakened immune systems who may not generate a robust response to the COVID-19 vaccines. This treatment is only effective in the very early phase of infection. The decision to prescribe monoclonal antibodies will be made by the treating clinician, based on criteria established by the product monograph and the published clinical guidance: • For COVID-19 patients who have not been vaccinated; and certain immunocompromised or immunosuppressed COVID-19 patients regardless of vaccination status; • Within five days of becoming symptomatic; and • 55 years or older, or 18 years and older with

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New location for local Sask Abilities By Tanner WallaceScribner Staff Writer Sask Abilities in Yorkton is in a brand new location, and to show off their new working space the branch held a open house for members of the community to stop by and check it out. Brittany Garbutt, the employment services

supervisor with partners in employment, which is a department of Sask Abilities said that they felt like it was time to move to a new location. “The space opened up and we thought what a great time to be more visible in the community. Now you can see us right on Broadway, 89 Broadway Street East, we have the big green

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windows, you can’t miss us,” she said. The re-opening also happens during Disability Employment Awarness Month, something Garbutt said is a great way to to raise awareness with the community. “It is a national campaign that takes place every October, and that campaign is all about creating that community awareness about

inclusion about people experiencing disabilities in the work place and removing those barriers,” she said. “We thought this was a perfect month to open up our office to the public and share that we are here and that we support anybody that is looking to enter the workplace.” Garbutt added that if anyone wants to check out the new location to give their office a call.

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The Halloween season has many Yorkton homes and yards decorated in various ghosts, skeletons and other frightful offerings. Staff Photos by Calvin Daniels

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Politics While we all want COVID-19 to be over, it’s likely safe to say noone in Saskatchewan wants it to be over more than Premier Scott Moe. And, like virtually all of us, he did think it would be over now. He clearly didn’t think he would now still be dealing with the deep impact of a global pandemic a year ago this week when daily case counts were in the low double digits and his Saskatchewan Party had just been given an overwhelming mandate for a fourth-term majority government. He didn’t anticipate still dealing with COVID19 nine months later when the province was just coming out of what was thought to be the historical peak of daily case counts in the third wave. New miracle vaccines would soon rid of this plague, he and most everyone else thought. And he surely didn’t think we would be here three months ago when close to 70 per cent of the eligible 12-years-and-older population had receive at least a first dose and the decision was made to end all masking and gathering restrictions for the summer. At that time, it did seem as if we were on the road to recovery — both with COVID-19 and the economy. At that time, there were about 25,000 more jobs in Saskatchewan than a year earlier in 2020. The gradual removal of capacity restrictions in bars and restaurants looked like it was paying off. And Moe bluntly made it known his government no longer had any interest in the restriction business. “After 485 days of government telling you how to live your life, those restrictions are coming to and end,” Moe said, equating the restrictions lifted on July 11th to wartime measures. And the numbers three months ago did look good. The first week after the July 11th re-opening saw just 197 COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan -- half the cases we now get in a single day. Certainly, there were medical professionals warning him that 70-per-cent, first-dose would not be nearly enough to ward off the coming Delta variant in the fourth wave. And, certainly, Moe was encouraging people to get vaccinated, even suggesting that a simple prick in the arm was hardly the equivalent of storming the beaches at Normandy. But with a coming federal election and the seeming interest in Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada that shunned required vaccine passports or any other added restrictions, staunch conservatives like Moe really had no interest in going any further with restrictions than they already had. In short, while Moe encouraged vaccination, he had no interest in vaccine passport requirements that have since resulted in the vaccinehesitant getting vaccinated. “We almost certainly don’t have the ability then to demand proof of vaccination for whether or not they attend any large event here in the province,” Moe said in early July in response to why he wasn’t asking for vaccine passports at large gatherings like Roughrider games like the Manitoba government was for Winnipeg Blue Bomber games. Unfortunately for Moe and all of us, warnings came fruition. We haven’t been below 197 cases in a single day since mid-August. And while there were only 53 people in hospital (the lowest total since Dec. 1) today, there are now around 350 people in Saskatchewan hospitals with COVID-19 and 84 in ICUs -- so many that the government last week had to start shipping them out-of-province because we cannot no longer properly care for our sickest people. Harping on bad COVID-19 numbers does sound like a broken record. My apologies. But the reality is we are in a health care crisis right now because we didn’t prepare for the reality that the numbers would rise after the July 11th reopening. Hoping this would all be over hasn’t been enough Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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new clubhouse for Deer Park Golf Course looks to be on the horizon finally. The long-awaited replacement for the existing facility that is around a half century old and has long been showing its age, finally headed to tender after the decision was made by Council Monday, albeit without much debate. The debate still included design concerns such as whether large doors that opened to the deck to make the combined seating area were needed and if a fireplace was an aesthetic worth spending dollars on? And, the debate included some big picture thought processes too, such as what impact investing some $7 million on the overall clubhouse project – including finally taking City water and sewer services to the course – might fit in with the impending need to upgrade or outright replace the Kinsmen Arena? Since both the arena and clubhouse have been known projects for years, Council should by now know, which of the two is the priority should the ability to fund both at this time come into question. Having predetermined which to proceed with should it come down to a choice would have answered much of the debate ahead of time. There is of course limited dollars Council will want to invest in recreation at any given time so tough choices may need to be made at some point. However, the clubhouse was tender ready. The Kinsmen Arena question is at this point rather more complicated and how to proceed very much a question mark. Council had directed Administration to determine how to keep the current Kinsmen Arena functioning for another 15-years – out to roughly 2036. That report comes to Council at its Nov. 15 meeting.

At that time the first question is whether the dollar amount put forward to keep the old building going is worth spending since it is essentially money you figure to tear down in 15 years? Or, is the money you need to band aid the rink better invested as part of a new second arena likely at the Gallagher Centre? And, should Council opt to fix-up the current Kinsmen, what of the shortfalls at the Westland Arena? The hockey dressing rooms are shoeboxes and there has been a long-standing interest from groups, including the Junior Terriers, to address the issue with new dressing rooms. Also, if you are over six-feet tall, you will understand the seating at the arena is more akin to a medieval torture device for your legs, than a comfortable vantage point to watch an event. When the Gallagher Centre was expanded and upgraded last, an investment of some $20 million, it was a great project, but the ice arena was largely ignored in terms of work, and twinning the arenas would allow addressing some concerns. But, does it mean the dressing rooms remain untouched for another 15 years, if the City fixes up the Kinsmen Arena? And more projects will arise, and new decisions will need to be made – talk of a pump track while far lower in cost – shows that. Still you make the best decision today with the information at hand, the dollars available and the needs of the community best-addressed. The clubhouse project does that quite well. It is yet to be seen what the best path will be in terms of the city’s second arena, a question with far more variables that may take some months to final determine.

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Business Summit set for Nov. 10 The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Summit Nov. 10, at the Gallagher Centre. Guest speakers include Paul Martin; Barb Stefanyshyn Cote; and Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley. A panel of local business people will share their stories about doing

business in Yorkton; and participants will have an opportunity to share what they think Yorkton needs in order to grow. Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Chamber said the intention of the Summit is twofold: To provide information to the business community; and to create a positive impression

about doing business in Yorkton. The speakers will bring some interesting insights to the discussion. “Paul Martin, Saskatchewan’s top analyst on the provincial economy, will discuss Yorkton’s contribution to the provincial economy and its potential, said

Polegi. “Barb Stefanyshyn, cofounder and co-owner of award winning Black Fox Distillery, grew up on a farm near Springside and she will share her entrepreneurial journey. “Mayor Mitch Hippsley will discuss activities going on in Yorkton that enhance the city”. Polegi said the

Summit is for all business people. “I believe those beginning their entrepreneurial journeys to seasoned entrepreneurs including their senior Leadership

Team will find some nuggets to take home with them,” she said. To register for the Summit, contact the Chamber office at 306783-4368.

Yorkton Chamber releases video on immigrant entrepreneur’s journey The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, is proud to release “Journey,” a video featuring immigrant business owners from across Saskatchewan discussing their experiences adjusting to life and doing business in Saskatchewan. Created in partnership with Aspen Productions, the 15-minute video focuses on Saskatchewan’s strong history of entrepreneurship, successful business practices, and the importance of community and business connections. The film was produced as part of the Training and

Employment Network (TEN) program. “Imagine moving to a new community, province, or country—what would you want to know about your new home or starting a new business?” asked Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. “As a chamber of commerce, we want to represent all businesses in our community, and we want to see them succeed. We hope this video shines a light on the immigrant entrepreneur’s experience and how important community is for success.” The video is intended to welcome newcomer

entrepreneurs and immigrant business owners to Saskatchewan and encourage them to grow their business and stay in the province long-term. The video also allows for subtitles in a variety of languages including Tagalog, Mandarin, Urdu, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian and Arabic. View the “Journey” video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ZX5Z14w9qRI or visit the Sask Chamber’s webpage at https://saskchamber.com/ programs/training/journey/. The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is the “voice of business in Yorkton”

$330,000 for Yorkton policing initiatives The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is providing $330,000 to the City of Yorkton for policing initiatives. The funding is being provided through the Municipal Police Grants program for three existing Yorkton RCMP positions in 2021-22. “We are dedicated to supporting policing services throughout the province, and this investment will ensure that the Yorkton community continues to receive crucial public safety services,” Yorkton MLA Greg

Ottenbreit said on behalf of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. The Municipal Police Grants program supports enhanced community policing throughout the city and works to ensure a safer community, which is a top priority for the Government of Saskatchewan. “The City of Yorkton is truly appreciative of the annual provincial funding of the Municipal Police Grant,” Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley said. “The RCMP rep-

resents the pinnacle of safety in our fine city and is always playing an active role in both our school systems and on the streets. Our excellent policing services are part of Yorkton’s attraction for both new citizens and businesses.” The Ministry of Corrections and Policing provides funds to police services across Saskatchewan through the Municipal Police Grants program to support 133 municipal police positions and targeted policing initiatives.

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Drive Away Hunger effort helped at football game By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer This year’s Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger initiative has evolved but is still focused on collecting food and cash donations to help feed those in need. “Food banks have told us how Drive Away Hunger has transformed their ability to feed hungry families and we think we can do even more to help,” said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort in a release announcing plans for the 18th edition of Drive Away Hunger. “FCC has the national reach to bring Canada’s agriculture and food industry together like never before for a cause

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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger was helped at a recent high school football game. that is close to all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us there’s a

very fine line between those who have the means to pay for food and

those who don’t, since personal situations can rapidly change,” Hoffort

said. “Whether our partners are growing, producing, processing or distributing food, we see an opportunity for them to help us replenish the shelves in food banks in both rural and urban communities.” This year, Drive Away Hunger hopes to collect food and cash donations equivalent to the cost of providing 20 million meals to hungry Canadians. Since 2004, FCC employees, customers and community partners have provided over 85 million meals to food banks in Canada. Locally one initiative was a collection of food at the recent the Yorkton Regional High School ‘Friday Night Lights’ football game. The effort saw

volunteers gathered 1100 lbs of food and $457.15 in cash from those taking in the game. Both the food and cash will be donated to The Soup Haven in the city. Along with raising money and food for Canadian food banks, FCC is once again contributing a total of $200,000 in support of food programs offered at 200 schools selected by FCC offices across Canada based on need. Half of that contribution will be directed towards schools that serve Indigenous children, as part of the federal Crown corporation’s reconciliation efforts. Each school is receiving $1,000 in support of their feeding program.

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A day of action Six employees from Westland Insurance Yorkton volunteered their time on Thursday, Oct.7, to support Habitat for Humanity – Yorkton. Volunteers were kept busy insulating the walls of the house, caulking, putting up poly, and helping project manager Gary Hutton with whatever he needed. Teamwork makes the dream work, and these six volunteers brought Tania Fleury one step closer to her dream of home ownership. Westland Insurance is a national partner with Habitat for Humanity Canada and has contributed $50,000 in the form of a home sponsorship donation which is helping finish this local build in Yorkton. In addition to this generous donation the team of local employees set aside their daily duties to put in some physical labour. The Westland Insurance Crew on build site - 158 Darlington Ave Yorkton, from left; Connor Waldbauer, Winter Light, Michelle Allen, Austin Byczynski, Denise Skowronski, and Mona Sklaruk.

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The changes in farming There are times, as a decades-long agriculture columnist, I marvel at how much the farm sector stays the same, while at the same time changing dramatically. In terms of staying the same, farmers remain very much at the mercy of Mother Nature. The best laid cropping plans can go for naught by early spring or fall frost, too much, or too little rain, or one storm spotted with hail, or too much heat at a critical time in the growing season. Farmers have always operated with one eye on the sky, and that is not likely to change.

Ditto, one eye on the farm press trying to determine what the political whims of the major traders in farm commodities are. While supply and demand remains a driver of commodity prices, those trends can be diverted by tariffs and subsidies put in place typically to make a political point in a dispute that has little, if anything to do with farming and food. Again, there is little prospect that will change. Countries might talk about free trade as a goal, but in reality disputes are always arising, even between major

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Calvin Daniels trading partners such as the United States and Canada. Politics being what it is, that will not change. But, change is also at the core of farming. In the past 30-plus years how farming happens on the surface looks very much as it always has, with plant-

ing followed by a season of hope and then harvest. However, today’s high clearance sprayers with computers monitoring everything as frankly alien-like when compared to the sprayer of 1990, and even more so when I look back to the primitive tank and

boom contraption my father used. And that reality holds true across all farm equipment, air seeders, tractors, combines and the rest. Each is a tech-marvel these days with computers fine tuning operations and gathering more information than all but the most optimistic would have dreamed 30 years ago. Of course, the farm maybe different too. They have been growing in acreage since the end of the first great war, but can that continue? Time will tell. Will climate change be real as many fear, and

how might that change for a farmer’s farm? Will farmers face greater regulation in terms of chemical use? Almost assuredly that will be the case. Whether the above changes occur is unknown of course, but change will happen, and it will change farming, whether for the better though is also unknown. The trend to greater computer technology being integral to farming will only continue and considering the growth of computer tech, one cannot even guess what may be a reality on farms by 2050 – 30 years into the future.

Saskatchewan RCMP - Protect your valuable farm equipment this fall This summer, Saskatchewan RCMP received reports of thefts of agriculturerelated items in rural Saskatchewan costing farmers thousands of dollars. The necessary storing of farm equipment in the fall can also create opportunities for

thefts. As another harvest season is coming to an end, here are a few precautions you can take to prevent the theft of farm equipment while it is in storage: · Remove all portable items (tools, GPS systems, radios) from

inside your machinery as these are very attractive to thieves. If you cannot remove some items, record their serial numbers, mark them and take pictures of them so they can be identified if they are stolen and recovered. · Move all equipment

indoors. If this is not possible, store it in a well-lit area visible from your house but out-of-sight from the main roads. · Install motionsensor security lights or timer lights that turn on at sundown to discourage trespassers. · Keep an inventory

of your equipment that includes descriptions, serial numbers, makes, models and pictures. · Walk around and check tractors, combines and other machinery regularly for signs of break-ins or damage. · Report thefts to police immediately.

To report thefts of farming equipment, or any other thefts, call your local RCMP detachment. You can also report thefts and damage under $5,000 online at https://ocre-sielc. rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan/en.

Sausage making: a relatively new twist on an old craft Some sausage makers are adding a new twist to their craft by abandoning the preservatives. Twisting a long tube of meat, vegetables and spices to make individual sausages is still fundamental to the art of sausage-making, but many processors of this traditional food are now abandoning the preservatives for more healthy alternatives. “Salt and preservatives in sausages are not an obligation,” says Bryce Patriquin, co-owner of The Sausage Guys (Les Gars de Saucisse), in Richmond, in the Eastern Townships, in Quebec. “Our sausages are frozen as soon as they are made, so we don’t have to stuff them with preservatives,” Patriquin says. “No need to boil, pierce or thaw them before cooking. Place them directly on the grill, in the pan or in the oven on parchment paper.” While the Sausage Guys have perfected tasty convenience without sacrificing nutrition, when sausage was invented 4,000 or 5,000 years ago, the preservatives were necessary. Back then using preservatives allowed the meat to be easily transported, which made good economic sense for butchers and also made it convenient for consumers. Patriquin has always worked in the sausage industry. He learned everything he knows about the art of making sausages from his Austrian-born grandfather. In 2002, he opened a butcher’s shop with his

by 10 times, while hiring four new employees and preserving its factory and sales outlet located in Richmond. The new plant will be in operation by spring 2022. Everything has an end; only a sausage has two ends, say the Germans. “It means that everything will come to end, but the sausage never will,” says Patriquin with passion. “Long live the sausages!”

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Roxanne Labonté and Bryce Patriquin co-owners of The Sausage Guys (Les Gars de Saucisse), in Richmond, Quebec. wife, Roxanne Labonté, the other “guy” behind the sausages, and the one who takes care of the finances. Along with skipping the preservatives, all of The Sausage Guys products are gluten and nitrite free and have less salt and fat, adding to the appeal of health-conscious consumers who may not have previously considered sausage for their shopping lists. “We only use quality products and no preservatives,” says Patriquin. “You can taste quality, that’s what our customers tell us.” The “Guys” also produce two vegan sausages made from vegetables, quinoa and legumes, which taste

good without trying to imitate meat. According to Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC), a growing number of Americans, especially the elderly, are turning to healthier sausage options including chicken and turkey sausages as poultry does not contain trans-fat. Also, more and more consumers are demanding organic hot dogs and sausages or products that are low in fat or sugar and even products containing meat alternatives (vegetarian and vegan). Beef and pork are always sought-after meats by sausage lovers and The Sausage Guys

have just added two new beef-based sausages in collaboration with Bœuf Québec. The pandemic has opened up opportunities for Canadian sausage makers with new demand for local, convenient and healthy foods. The BBQ craze has also increased since the start of the pandemic. According to a Canadian survey conducted by FCC in January 2021, when asked if their behaviour has changed since the start of the pandemic, 58 per cent said they are more likely to buy Canadian made or grown food, 56 per cent are more likely to look for Canadian made or

grown food when they buy groceries and 50 per cent are more likely to think about how their food is grown or processed. “Everyone loves sausages, even children. Our sales have increased by five times since 2015, we have the wind in our sails,” says Patriquin. The Sausage Guys have global food safety and gluten-free certifications that will soon allow them to export their products. The Quebec company chose Windsor for the construction of a new plant. The project, which represents an investment of $3.8 million, will increase its current production capacity

• An estimated $733M in sausage sales over the past 12 months in Canadian grocery stores. The majority being exact weight packaged sausages. • Sausage makes up approximately 5.9 per cent of grocery meat sales. • Average selling price of $11.39/kg. Beyond meat is ~$21.18/kg. • The months of MayAug are the big selling season, sales during those four months cover 43.5 per cent of annual sales. • Canada is a net importer of sausages. Canadian exports have picked up since 2018, but imports remain the number one source of sausage consumption. • The word “sausage” was first used in English in the mid-15th century, spelled “sawsyge”. This word came from old French saussiche (modern French saucisse). The French word came from latin salsiccia (sausage) and from salsicus (seasoned with salt). — Submitted by FCC

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Artist Gordon Matthews, above, and his works at a recent show at pARTners Gallery in the Yorkton Public Library.

Artworks capture local faces By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer A local artist and author have decided to take a trip down memory lane with his students. Gordon Matthews, a former principal of the Yorkton Regional High School, has an exhibit at the Yorkton Public Library. The exhibit features some of the over 3,000 students that passed through the high school during his time there. “Most of them were by chance meetings,” Matthews said when talking about

how he decided who to draw. “Some would say, ‘You were my old principal,’ and I would say ask what year did they graduate, then go home and check my yearbooks, and I’d draw them.” The portraits, which feature a total of 52 students, all started when he wanted to do something to remember his first and last year as principal and then escalated from there as something he enjoyed doing. For Matthews, this isn’t the first time these portraits are on display, as previously they were shown off in an exhibit in Melville. “I went to see two of the people that

looked after the art club. I said, would this (the portraits) be an appropriate thing to do, or would it look like an ego trip on my part? And they assured me no,” he said. “The Melville one was so successful that I decided to approach the art council here, and they took it on.” The portraits aren’t the only thing on display at the library, as a picture titled ‘Mount Brushmore’ is on display and pays tribute to the curling team of Sandra Schmirler, Jan Betker, Joan McCusker, and Marcia Gudereit. “Joan McCusker was a student at school. They had a special thing for

her at Saltcoats, and I got them to pose in the same positions as the Mount Rushmore presidents,” he said. “Each time they won a world title, they put up a new globe, and the last one is gold because they won the Olympics.” Matthews added that he is thankful to all his students, the Yorkton Library, and all those that view his exhibit for viewing and keeping his work alive. The first of two exhibits were open earlier this month until October 10, with the second exhibition open until November 24 that features local community leaders, teachers, athletes, clergy and others.

David Kitz wins Canada’s largest Christian literary award A Yorkton-born, Saskatchewaneducated author has won Canada’s largest Christian literary Award. David Kitz, who was raised on a farm south of MacNutt, SK, but now lives in Ottawa, took home the top prize for his devotional book Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer, Volume I. In fact, Kitz took home two prizes. His book won in the devotional/inspirational category, but then went on to win the overall grand prize. The Grace Irwin Prize is Canada’s largest literary award for writers who are Christian. It celebrates the best book published in the year by a Canadian author who writes from a Christian world view. Each year, all shortlisted books entered in the Word Awards are automatically considered for the Grace Irwin Prize. During this secondary stage of competition, independent judges determine the winner of the Grace Irwin Prize. The prize is presented at the Word Awards Gala to the author of what judges

David Kitz deem is the year’s most outstanding book. Kitz expressed surprise at the double win, “I thought my book might win in the devotional/ inspirational category. But never in my wildest dreams, with so many worthy entries, across multiple genres, did I imagine winning the Best Book of the Year

Award. I’m deeply humbled and honoured.” Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer; Volume I by Elk Lake Publishing is the first book in a three volume set. The three volumes take you through all 150 Psalms in the Bible with a devotional reading for every day of the year. In his endorsement of David Kitz’s trilogy, internationally renowned author and humorist Phil Callaway states, “I’m not certain I’d be alive without the Psalms. While my wife was losing her family to Huntington’s disease we lived in its inspiring pages. We still do. David’s devotional is a welcome companion on this journey, particularly for those needing a fresh shot of hope.” During trying times such as these with a raging pandemic, perhaps we all need a fresh shot of faith and hope. David Kitz’s books are available through Amazon. Simply enter his name in the search bar. - Submitted

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This favourite hymn reminds us all of God’s loving care 1885. Twenty-five year old Carl Boberg, making his way home from church, trekked two miles through a thunderstorm. Immediately following, he wrote a poem. “O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder—Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee; how great thou art! How great thou art!” That our Heavenly Father should care enough to make so much of nature breathlessly beautiful astounds me too. The world of

flowers, for instance. Whether enjoying blossoms in my garden or wildflowers in the country, I feel the same sense of wonder that inspired Boberg. The day before our first hard frost—late this year—I picked a bouquet from the blossoms remaining in our gardens. For almost half a year they had brought us pleasure, from the choosing to the planting to the enjoying and plucking. I picked carnations red as blood, pink snapdragons, amber marigolds. mauve African daisies, gazania and zinnia. I even added alyssum for lace and for greenery, German ivy and creep-

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Sunny Side Up ing Jenny. A bouquet fit for a bride, I thought; likely the last, given the overnight forecast of six below zero. I hated leaving the rest out there. During the night I woke and shivered as I thought of them freezing in their beds. Silly me, I may have even shed a tear or two. Farewell, beauties. Many did succumb to that first frost, but the

next afternoon, a few still stood. Unbowed. Defiant and lovely. I picked them, quick and eager as a child, plopped them in a green salmon tin and set it beside the vase holding the first bouquet. Then I just stood and stared, considering. Each tiny petal, each fragile stamen, some still laden with the pollen of hope, breathed a

reminder of God’s loving care. For a moment, my present worries dissolved. During his Sermon on the Mount, while emphasizing the futility of worry, Jesus drew his listeners’ attention to God’s care of nature. “Consider the birds,” he said first, then, “Consider the lilies. They don’t work or spin. Yet Solomon, in all his glory, couldn’t hold a candle to a single one.” (Gibson paraphrase.) Carl Boberg had many lifetime accomplishments, including serving over two decades as a federal politician in Sweden’s Riksdag. Yet he is remembered most for that small poem, written

as a young man. English missionary Stuart Hine translated it into English and added two more verses. Set to a traditional Swedish melody, it became a hymn and resonated widely around the world, thanks especially to exposure gained during Billy Graham’s evangelistic crusades. In 2001, How Great Thou Art ranked second on a list of favourite hymns of all time, following Amazing Grace. When you find life worrisome, consider those words of Christ. Glance at a flower, a bird. Take a hike, hum Boberg’s hymn and remember: God knows. God cares. God provides.

The story of ‘Stingy Jack’ Shhh…sit down quietly and share a cup of tea with me. That sound at the window, whistling around our pumpkin, was just the wind…. unless it was Stingy Jack. Who’s Stingy Jack, you ask? Long, long ago and far, far away in Ireland, Jack had an encounter with the devil over who would pay for a wee drink they were sharing. Jack convinced the devil to change himself into a coin to pay for the drinks. But Jack pocketed the coin next to a silver cross, and trapped the devil, releasing him only after the devil promised he would not cause Jack any problems for one year. Another bet kept the devil at bay for another ten years. But eventually, Jack died, and God refused to let such a prankster into

heaven. The devil, who was miffed at being ridiculed by Jack, would not let him into hell. But he did give Jack a glowing coal to light his way through eternity, and that is why Jack is known as jack o’ lantern, jack of the lantern. Since then, pumpkins, turnips, beets or gourds have been carved and lighting the way at Halloween for Jack. There are many plants with eerie names… but luckily, beautiful or interesting qualities. “Dragon’s Blood Sedum”, sedum spurium, might sound frightening, but it’s a beautiful ground cover and hardy in our zone. The leaves turn a luscious red as cooler temperatures arrive and it is easy to propagate this plant simply by letting the stems anchor against

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Gardener’s Notebook the soil, where they will sprout roots. Japanese bloodgrass , imperata, has stems of bright red, and while this plant is an interesting specimen, it does not always do well in our climate. But if you like a challenge and are willing to give the plant a little extra protection, it is worth a try. How about the spider flower, also known as cleome. This is a lovely plant, very unusual with pink, white or mauve

flowers on long stems. The long stamens look like spiders. Because of the slightly thorny stems, I have read that deer do not like this flower. A shady spot in our yards would love the dainty “bleeding heart”, dicentra. The heart shaped flowers of this perennial are a lovely and loved old fashioned addition to any garden. Meanwhile, a sunny or partly shady corner of our gardens would welcome the Chinese lan-

tern, physalis alkakengi. This perennial is best known for bright orange “lantern” pods that appear in the fall. It is very pretty in dried arrangements, but be wary, this plant can spread aggressively by rhizomes if it likes where it is living! Witch Hazel, hamamelis viginiana, is a shrub with interesting crooked branches. Seeds grow in pods, and when they burst open, they fire out at an astonishing speed! It will grow in zone 3a ( Yorkton is 3b, same as Dauphin; you can find out planting zones at plantmaps.com) but in a more sheltered location could possibly do well here, if you want an interesting and different plant. This plant is said to be able to detect

underground water and salt…spooky! Though this is a plant that most of us won’t be trying to grow, it is an interesting plant with a creepy name: the corpse flower, amorphophallus. This plant is considered one of the largest plant flowers in the world. The plant springs from a bulb, and the flower is a very large spathe best known because it smells like rotting meat. The reason? It likes to have flies come around as pollinators, and the flies love the scent, even if the rest of us don’t! Thank you for our friends at YTW for their hard work. Visit the Yorkton Hort society at www.yorktonhort.ca and see what’s new. Happy birthday Keith…and happy Halloween to all guys and ghouls!

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Remembering . . . By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Bill Stubbings is one of only two Second World War veterans with the Yorkton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion – the other being George Sletten of Saltcoats. Stubbings was out recently for a look at his Honour Our Veterans banner located on Broadway Street West. Stubbings who was born and educated in Regina, joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1944 after school. After the war ended, Stubbings, now 95, moved to Yorkton in 1948. The Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 - Yorkton is behind the banner project, now in its second year. Last year, in the six weeks prior to Remembrance Day, 103 veterans were honoured on forty-one doublesided banners that were displayed on two of Yorkton’s downtown streets and around the cenotaph. This year the local Legion branch added another 59 veterans on 29 new banners. It was about three years ago Tamara Hall was visiting Vancouver and saw veteran banners on lamp posts, and an idea was born. With a grant from the City of Yorkton, the banner project was launched. At the 2021 program launch local Legion president Ken Gordon said the project would not have happened without a dedicated committee doing the work. “It takes a great committee, and I can’t thank you enough,” he said at the launch in City Centre Park. “It’s such an honour to work on a project like this.” Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley said the project has proven to be a great one. “Last year was a tremendous success,” he said. And, Hippsley said it

is because the project honours people deserving of being remembered. “It’s because of all the veterans we stand here today,” he said, “. . . I don’t think we can ever stop thanking veterans for all they’ve done for us.” The Honour Our Veterans banner project gives Yorkton citizens and visitors the opportunity to honour, respect and celebrate veterans from all walks of life and all times of service to the country. The Legion and city welcome banners for all veterans who have a link to our community and Treaty 4 area. That may mean they lived here, worked here, or have friends or relatives here who want to recognize them. The program is for any veterans, past or current, from any war, conflict or mission including military, medical, firefighters or RCMP. And of course Remembrance Day is Nov .11, and there are a number of local activities leading up to the actual service.

• Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. will be the presentation of the first poppy Locally, the first poppy of the year is presented to Silver Cross, Mother Bonnie Rushowick, which marks the official beginning of the Poppy Campaign. This will happen at the Legion. Provincially, the first poppy is presented to the Lieutenant Governor, and nationally, the first poppy is presented to the Governor-General of Canada.

the local branch. Poppy trays will be distributed throughout the community by volunteers along with wreaths for participating businesses on or after Oct. 29. The students from St. Paul’s and Yorkdale schools assisted in poppy assembly and packaging this year. If you have a local business and are interested in signing up to receive a wreath or Poppy tray, please contact the Legion office by calling 306-783-9789.

• Nov. 5th at 1 p.m. will be the raising of the Veteran’s Flag at the Cenotaph – This marks the beginning of Veteran’s Week in our community

• Senior Citizen Homes Color Party visits – The Legion colour party will be visiting the Bentley and Yorkton Crossing on Nov. 8, for their residents. The colour party will also be visiting the residents at the Yorkton District Nursing Home on Nov. 9. Visits to the senior citizen homes are COVID protocol pending. This year the Legion is excited to be getting help from the Yorkton Fire Protective Services for

the colour parties where necessary.

• School Color Party Visits – This year the Legion has been asked to provide its colour party to the Christ the Teacher School Division schools by recording one ceremony at St. Paul’s Elementary School Nov. 10, which will be used at all of the schools in that school district. The Legion is also going to be visiting the Yorkton Regional High School on Nov. 9, with colour party services.

• Nov. 10th at 1600hrs will be the Candlelight Tribute Ceremony at the Cenotaph: Candlelight ceremonies began in the Netherlands to show thanks and to honour those who liberated the country and its people from German occupation during the Second World War. In 1995 the people of the Netherlands held a special ceremony to commemorate their liberation by Canadian forces fifty years earlier. Dutch children placed lit candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers and the candles remained lit overnight in silent Continued on Page A14

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How active seniors can protect their vision Retirement may be seen as a time to slow down and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, but today’s seniors clearly did not get the memo. Modern seniors look and act a lot different than traditional depictions of retirees. The shift in attitudes regarding aging is noticeable in the growth of active retirement communities, which are designed for aging men and women who want to engage in activities where no chairs are required. Active seniors may not fit outdated stereotypes of cardiganclad grandparents shuffling about dusty retirement homes, but even the most energetic retirees may still be vulnerable to age-related health complications. For example, the American Optometric Association notes that men and women over the age of 60 may be vulnerable to age-related vision problems. A certain degree of vision loss is natural as men and women age, but that doesn’t mean active seniors have to sit idly by. In fact, there are many ways for active seniors to protect their vision so they can continue to get up and go without having to worry about losing their eyesight.

· Make your diet work for you. The AOA notes that a number of eye diseases can develop after an individual turns 60, and some of these conditions can be minimized with wise lifestyle choices. For example, a healthy, nutrient-rich diet can protect vision over the long haul. The National Council On Aging notes that studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in foods like spinach, kale and salmon, can reduce individuals’ risk for age-related eye diseases. Seniors can speak with their physicians about other ways to utilize diet to combat agerelated vision problems. · Protect your eyes and look cool at the same time. Active seniors spend lots of time outdoors, and that may have an adverse effect on their vision. The NCOA notes that lengthy exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause both short- and long-term eye damage. Thankfully, such issues are easily avoided if seniors wear sunglasses with UV protection when going outside. Brimmed hats also can protect the eyes from harmful UV rays. · Be mindful of screen time. Much has been made of how much

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Did you know? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, people with a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to develop the disease than those who do not have a first-degree relative with Alzheimer’s. In addition, those who have more than one firstdegree relative with Alzheimer’s are at an even greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Though family history is not necessary for an individual to develop Alzheimer’s, the

AA notes that researchers have identified hereditary Alzheimer’s genes. For example, researchers estimate that between 40 and 65 percent of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s have the APOE-e4 gene. APOE-e4 is characterized as a risk gene because it increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s but does not guarantee it will happen. The gene is inherited from a parent, and

people who inherit two copies of APOE-e4 from their mother and father have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s than those who inherit one copy of the gene from their mother or father. The AA also notes that researchers have found deterministic genes that cause Alzheimer’s. However, these genes are rare and have only been found in a few hundred families across the globe, accounting for 1 percent or less of all Alzheimer’s cases.

REMEMBERING Continued from Page A13 tribute. Residents were drawn to the cemeteries by the soft red glow of the candles burning in the dark. As a result, commemorative candlelight tributes have now become annual ceremonies in the Netherland and other European countries. Similar tributes take place in Canada both public and private cemeteries and in Yorkton, at the cenotaph.

• Poppy laying at the cemetery veteran plot area – Legion Vice President

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Brittany Johnson, along with volunteers, will be laying poppies again this year on veteran headstones at the Yorkton City Cemetery on Nov. 11, in the morning prior to the Remembrance Day services. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please contact Vice President Brittany at 306-621-9561.

• Nov. 11, Remembrance Day Service – The local Remembrance Day Service will be open to the public this year pending any COVID protocol changes between now

and Remembrance Day. The service will be held at the Gallagher Centre again in the Flexi Hall. Guests will have to show proof of double vaccination at the door and the Legion asks for everyone to be prepared with their vaccination proof and a piece of identification to verify vaccination. The doors to the Flexi Hall will be open starting at 9:30 a.m., and the Legion asks for all guests to be seated by 10:30 a.m. for the ceremony to begin at 10:45. The Legion will have volunteers set up at two entrances to the Flexi

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12 facts about menopause Women undergo two major biological stages in life, and each has profound effects on their bodies. The first is called menstruation and comes after the onset of puberty. At this point, young women are physically mature enough to have a child. Around 40 to 50 years later, that same woman’s fertile years will cease and she will no longer be able to reproduce. This stage is known as menopause. The approach of menopause can be a confusing time for women. Learning about menopause can help women make sense of the process. 1. A woman has entered menopause when she has not had a

according to the North American Menopause Society. 3. Menopause does not happen suddenly. A woman goes through a

menstrual period for one year. 2. The average woman enters menopause in her late 40s to early 50s. The average age is 51,

period called perimenopause that can begin in her 30s or 40s, marked by falling levels of estrogen and progesterone. 4. Periods become less regular during perimenopause until they stop entirely. 5. Women who smoke tend to reach menopause earlier than non-smokers. 6. It’s not uncommon for a woman to think she has reached menopause, only to get a period again. Having a period means there is still a chance of getting pregnant. Perimenopausal women have one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies of any group. Women should continue to rely on contraceptives if they don’t want to get

Apps that can make driving safer Technology has changed the world in ways too numerous to count. Many of those changes have made the world a safer place, but a growing dependence on smartphones, particularly when behind the wheel, continues to put the safety of drivers, their passengers, fellow motorists, and pedestrians in jeopardy. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that distracted driving was responsible for the deaths of more than 3,100 people in the United States in 2019. The threat of distracted driving is just as significant beyond U.S. borders as well. That includes Canada, where estimates from Transport Canada’s National Collision Database indicate 21 percent of the country’s fatal collisions involved distracted drivers. Though smartphones are not the lone distraction drivers face, they do pose a significant threat. But smartphones also can help drivers be safer behind the wheel. The following are four apps

that drivers can install on their smartphones that were designed to make modern driving safer. 1. SafeDrive: The SafeDrive app can block all the textual apps in a phone, removing a major threat to drivers’ ability to concentrate behind the wheel. Drivers who utilize SafeDrive can still make phone calls, but they won’t be able to receive or send messages. 2. LifeSaver: The LifeSaver app runs silently in the background and then wakes up and locks the phone when a driver begins driving. Parents of young drivers should know that the app’s “Family View” feature can enable them to track their children’s

driving and even see when kids are behind the wheel so parents won’t contact them. The app also can alert loved ones when drivers arrive at their destination. 3. TextDrive: This app sends auto response messages to people who try to call or text drivers while they’re behind the wheel. Drivers can reply to messages using voice commands as well. 4. DriveWell: Drivers who want some insight into their driving habits should consider the DriveWell app. The app is designed to provide drivers with feedback about their driving habits. Drivers can access trip summaries, details on their maneuvers and even track their speeds.

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pregnant. 7. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may get worse before menopause as hormone levels fluctuate. 8. Women prone to mood swings during PMS are more likely to suffer from mood swings during menopause. 9. Menopause symptoms range from mild to severe. Most women will experience some symptoms. Hot flashes are the most common, affecting up to 75 percent of people. Night sweats are hot flashes that occur at night. 10. A decline in estrogen production can affect the amount of cal-

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After completing high school, Margaret trained to be a schoolteacher and it was when she was a teacher at a school near LeRoy, Saskatchewan that she met Hardy Steffenson. They married on July 19, 1947. It was in LeRoy that their four children, Muriel, Howard, Robert, and Kenneth were born. In 1963, the family moved to farm near Theodore, Saskatchewan and in 1996 they retired from farming to a house in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Margaret's husband, Hardy passed away in 2004 and in 2009, Margaret and daughter, Muriel, moved to Kelowna, British Columbia. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Hardy. Her parents Charles and Margaret (Steven) Brigham, brother William Brigham, sisters Sarah Christina Muriel Brigham, and Sibyl Jean and her husband Henry Redman. Parents-in -law Chris and Hulda Steffenson. Brother-in-laws Ernest Steffenson, Allan Steffenson, sister-in-law Lilly Steffenson Hanson and their spouses. And, son-in-law Michael Morgan. Margaret is survived by daughter Muriel Steffenson (Kelowna, BC), sons Howard Steffenson and his little dog Baxter (Kelowna, BC), Robert Steffenson (Theodore, SK), Kenneth Steffenson (David Hosking) (Victoria, BC). Granddaughters Melanie Goodfellow (Sean) (Kelowna, BC), Korin Steffenson and her daughter Keanna (Calgary, AB). And step-granddaughter Julie Morgan and her family (Kelowna, BC). Margaret's urn will be interred at a later date joining her husband Hardy in the LeRoy Cemetery, LeRoy, Saskatchewan.

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CHILLOG - Nancy Isabelle Chillog (née Nelson) passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2021. Born in Yorkton on June 11, 1963, she attended Angus Spice Elementary, St. Joseph’s Junior High, and Yorkton Regional High School. She was a talented and dedicated figure skater with the Yorkton Figure Skating Club who also coached in Preeceville and Sturgis. After high school, she studied commercial cooking at Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon and briefly studied at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Education. She took a summer job with the university’s Division of Audio Visual Services and enjoyed it so much that she left school to work there full time. She made lifelong friends during her time on campus. Nancy married Kenneth Chillog on July 21, 1989 and they had two daughters, Amy and Ashley. In 1996, she began her career as an administrative assistant at Yorkton Aircraft Service, where she loved her job and the people she worked with for many years. In 2019, Nancy and Ken moved to Saskatoon to join their daughters. She loved her family and friends, cooking, managing Ashley’s soccer team, watching Amy perform in plays, and having (large) backyard fires where couldn’t be parted from her poking stick. She is predeceased by her mother, Isabelle Nelson. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Chillog; her daughters Ashley Chillog and Amy Putnam (Christopher); granddaughter Lydia Putnam; father Randall Nelson; sisters Helen Nelson (Jude Keast) and Carolyn Hindmarsh (Bruce); brothers Fred Nelson (Janet Vesterback) and Byron Nelson; sister-in-law Sheri Coutts (Les); nephews Joseph Coutts, Logan Coutts (Leta), Connor Nelson, Matt Hindmarsh, Sam Hindmarsh (Bailey); and nieces Bethany Hindmarsh (Warren Heiti) and Severn Nelson (Cory Price). The funeral will be at St. Anne’s Parish in Saskatoon at 11 am on Saturday, Oct. 30, and will be livestreamed on saintannes.ca. PALAMARYK - Fred Palamaryk passed away on Thursday, October 21 at the Kamsack & District Nursing Home. He was 95 years of age. Fred was born in Rhein, SK on June 20, 1926; son of Peter and Anna Palamaryk. Fred farmed with his dad and later on his own. They lived in the village of Rhein and farmed in the two locations they had land. He started out farming with his dad using horses. Last year of farming before renting out the land was in fall of 1978. On June 22, 1975 he was united in marriage to Cora Lansbergen. This union was blessed with a daughter Christy. Fred worked at various jobs in Yorkton before he began working as a caretaker for the Yorkdale School board in 1980. He worked at Columbia School, where he enjoyed his work with staff and students. He took early retirement due to his health in 1988. Fred lived at home in Rhein (just across the back lane where he was born and his folks lived) keeping busy with both our place and his folks. He enjoyed being outside, was somewhat like his dad, jack of all trades. In 2010 it was time to move to Yorkton to be closer to the city for medical reasons. Fred was able to be at home, having homecare earlier this year. At the end of July he was admitted to the Kamsack and District Nursing Home until there would be a place for him in Yorkton. Sadly to say, he passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, four months after his 95th birthday. Fred was a quiet, friendly, family loving man. He loved God and for the past 30 years or more spent time each morning in intercession for family and friends. He was ready to go home to be with his Maker. He had lived a good life he said. Predeceased by his parents, Peter (1896 - 1986) and Anna (1900 - 1990); brothers William (1920 - 2012) and George (1934 2018); he is survived by his wife Cora; daughter Christy; and by a brother Horace; as well as nieces and nephews. Fred took a long time sometimes to do things but when the decision was made it was accomplished quickly, like when he got married. He was 48 when he met Cora (from Ontario) then a year later when she came down again, within a week he was married and then his daughter who too seemed to be in a hurry, was born. And now after a long life of 95 years, he was suddenly gone from us. The funeral service was held on Saturday, October 23 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Tim Sheppard of The Family Worship Centre officiating. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark. Condolences can be sent to baileysfuneralhome.com

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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)

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NE 34-32-06-2 Ext 0 Surface Parcel # 142991084. (Including power serviced yard site with Mobile home, 40’ x 80’ shop and bins) NW 34-32-06-2 Ext.0 Surface Parcel # 143023542. NE 23-32-06-2 Ext 0 Surface Parcel #143025027. Offer package available to interested parties by contacting SHAWN PATENAUDE LAW Telephone – 306-782-4901 Email – reception@shawnpatenaudelaw.com Pick-up at #9-259 Hamilton Road, Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 4C6 Or 24 Main Street North Preeceville, Saskatchewan S0A 3B0 OFFER DEADLINE is 4:00 p.m., November 12, 2021 The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB MORRIS 1400 ROUND BALE hiker, excellent condition, heavy duty axle. Phone: 306-272-3967. Wanted: John Deere Square Baler Models: 327/328/336/337/338/346/ 347/348. Any Condition! Working or for parts! Call 1-306-946-9669

Feed & Seed 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

1 BURIAL plot for sale at Memorial Gardens, Yorkton. For more information call 306-783-6025. 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. FOR SALE 6 snowblowers in very good running working order phone 3067829131 or 3066219783

motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season. Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

ROASTING CHICKENS 7-11lbs @ $4.50/lb. Ready October 10th. Text Marla at 306-620-2586. SQUARE BALES for sale. 60 pound average. Greenfeed/Alfalfa mix. Very nice. Pick-up in Langenburg. $10/bale. Text (306-4348797.

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

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ADULT 45+. Renovated, furnished one bedroom suites for rent in Canora. Must have references. Phone 306-641-2489.

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

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

Houses For Rent

D.A Lincoln Pump Service & Supply #4, 210 – 48th St. E SASKATOON, SK 306-683-6622 www.dalincoln.com kelly@dalincoln.com

BEAUTIFUL 2 or 3 bedroom townhouse; 1200 sq.ft., close to schools & hospital. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-537-3228 HOUSE FOR RENT in Saltcoats. Close to school. 3 bedrooms (1 on main floor), (2 upstairs). Fridge, stove, washer, dryer included. Available November 6. Phone: 306-621-1398.

Health Services GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL SASKATCHEWAN BENEFITS 1-(800)211-3550 or Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to 306-992-5527 for your FREE benefits package.

Farms for Sale

LOOKING FOR ROOMMATES! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with 2 car garage. $500/room on the main floor. $800/basement that includes walk-in closet and 3 piece bathroom. Shared laundry & kitchen. Utilities included. Call Brandon 306-516-0485.

Cats

MISSING CAT SCRAPPER Neutered Male, about 7 years old. Grey-black tabby, with slim, lanky build. Scrapper is friendly but may be unsure of strangers. Last seen at approximately 8 p.m Sunday Oct. 10 on Newfield Place REWARD Call or Text (306)621-2702 or (306)621-3531

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

Suites For Rent

Farm and Ranch Realty, SK I have been dealing with farm and ranch sales for 20 plus years. Reasonable rates and honest answers. Call or text me anytime. 306-743-7761

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.

Antiques

Auto Miscellaneous 4 winter tires 235/608 17” 900 kls on tires new price 650.00 / taxes asking 400.00 firm 306-621-8594

Cars 2009 CHEV MALIBU LS next to new condition! 4- cyl automatic, 4 door, white with 135,000 km. Asking $7,000.00. Phone 306-6217490

Apartments/Condos for Rent

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

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

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2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL Suv 4x4 200xxx plus km for viewing at Tim’s Hot Shot 306-621-9430$5000.00 or call 306-620-3521

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TOWN OF SPRINGSIDE 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 December 28, 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.

LOT 5-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN F723 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN F723 EXT 0 LOT 7-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN F723 EXT 0 LOT 9-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN F723 EXT 3 LOT 10-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN F723 EXT 4 LOT 16-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN 101807984 EXT 1 LOT 17-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN 101807984 EXT 2 LOT B-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN CG764 EXT 0

Title No. 137293926 137293948 137293959 153004654 153004687 153004665 153004700 151745801

Total Arrears* 2,522.59

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Total Arrears and Costs 2,944.59

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422.00

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422.00

2,323.61

* On January 1, 2022 the 2021 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2021 Kathryn Novak, Acting Administrator

1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED:

Hay/Bales For Sale WANTED small quantity of square straw bales. Phone 306-542-7106

Livestock LOVELAND RED ANGUS has quality yearling bulls. Phone 306795-2710.

General Employment

Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks. Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must.

HELP WANTED caretaker for revenue property. Call George at 306-537-3228.

Auctions

REAL ESTATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE CROWN LAND AUCTION ONLINE BIDDING ENDS NOVEMBER 2 & 4, 2021 McDougall Auctioneers is conducting the Annual Ministry of Agriculture Crown Land Auction Sale, Bidding is open now. 66 Parcels of land available by online auction. Visit www.mcdougallbay.com for more details.

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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.

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Lady Gridders bound for final By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Lady Gridders football team is headed to the inaugural Prairie Girls Football League championship. The Lady Gridders earned their berth in the final, to be held in Moosomin this Sunday, by defeating Regina

20-12 at Kinsmen Century Field on the weekend. “It was a closer game than I would have liked,” said Yorkton head coach Tyrell MacLean, but he added being as close as it was made it “a good, competitive game for both teams.” In the second half Regina even inched ahead of the home side at one point.

“In the second half we gave up a punt return for a touchdown,” said MacLean. The big strike came midway through the third quarter, but the Lady Gridders dug in after that. “We responded right away,” said MacLean, adding the Gridders “marched the field” for a score, with the extra

point putting Yorkton up 13-12. The Lady Gridders would add one more con-

verted TD for the win. “Our offence played really well,” said MacLean, adding even

when they didn’t get to the end zone they were moving the ball. “We chewed up a lot of clock.”

The Yorkton Junior Terriers shut out Battlefords Saturday at the Westland Arena

Terriers win pair with stellar goaltending By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A win in Yorkton Sunday on home field earned the Lady Gridders a shot at the title in Moosomin this Sunday at 1 p.m.

7s star from SK When 7s Rugby was officially added to the roster of events for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro the eyes of the world were suddenly on the sport that many may not have been aware of previously. The golds at the 2016 Games were Fiji for the men and Australia for the women, but sport fans in Canada soon came to realize this country is rather good at the sport, the women’s team capturing bronze in Rio. While there were no medals for Canada at the 2020 Games, and the United States has yet to medal in the sport, Rugby 7s has gained popularity. So it’s no surprise that with growing popularity has come the launch of a 7s league. Premier Rugby Sevens (PRS) is a professional sport which hosted its Inaugural Championship Series recently with both men’s and women’s teams competing – and of note making equal pay. The new league has taken the form of the World Rugby Sevens Series which has national teams descending on a city for a weekend of intense play to determine a winner. The PRS with six men’s teams and four women’s, at least in year one, did it basically the same way, hosting one event in Memphis in early October. The finals were actually broadcast in Canada on TSN, which was great as in the women’s final the Loonies came out on top and Delaney Aikens was named the game’s top player. Aikens grew up on a farm near Briercrest, SK. where she was a pretty good hockey player in her youth – good enough to attended Notre Dame in Wilcox.

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Sports It was at Notre Dame Aikens’ sports career took a turn after she was introduced to rugby when she was in Grade 9 by instructor Darren Beaulac. Initially playing 15’s, Aikens eventually found the 7s game and was on the radar for Canada’s national team for a time. But, Aikens had retired from the national picture, and had expected her high level rugby days were behind her. The PRS contacted her about taking a spot on one of the women’s team, and she jumped at the opportunity, becoming one of three Canadian women on the four teams. “I had stepped away from the Canadian program a couple of months ago,” she said in a recent interview. “I didn’t think I’d get the opportunity to play at a high level again.” The call gave her that chance. “I was so happy to play rugby again, the game that I love,” said Aikens. It was great she was not the lone Canuck too. “It was really nice to be at the tournament with other Canadians. I think we represented Canada very well,” said Aikens. As for the championship game, Aikens said it was rather special. “Honestly it was a pretty crazy game,” she said, noting her team the Loonies had lost earlier in the event to their opponents the Headliners, “so we wanted to go out there

and give it our all.” Aikens said her team put in a great effort as a unit. “I think that’s what a winning team is all about,” she said. “. . . I think we all had the same mind set, the same drive, to out and be the best for each other.” Individually, Aikens had a huge day, scoring two tries and earning the game award. “It meant a lot. I think it was the best I’ve played in a while,” she said. “I was super happy. I think I deserved it.” Plans are under way for the PRS in 2022, with the likelihood of more than one event being held. Aikens said she sees only good things ahead for PRS. “Rugby 7s is growing tremendously all around the world,” she said, adding the game seems well-suited for the attention of people today. “It’s such a quick game. It’s 14-minutes of intense, hard work. I think it can become really big.” Aikens admits some people wonder what can be done in a sport where games are so short, but that tight time clock means players can’t afford mistakes which ramps up the intensity. “You have to be very skillful,” she said, adding that you need more than physical tools, as the game requires players to be thinking all the time too. “You’ve really got to keep things tight, stick to your game plan, and there’s not a lot of room for mistakes.

The Yorkton Terriers were at home Saturday hosting Battlefords in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action. The first 20-minutes proved nothing, as neither team could find the twine behind the starting goaltenders, Michael Harroch for the North Stars and Kael DePape for the hometown Terriers. It was more of the same in the middle frame as neither team managed to break the scoreless tie. The third period saw the goaltending duel continue with nary a goal scored, sending the game to a five-minute, threeon-three overtime. And through the fiveminutes of extra time neither team scored, the 0-0 tie holding. The game would be decided by a shoot-out. Each team sent three shooters to centre ice, and only Yorkton’s Kishaun Gervais would manage a goal to secure a 1-0 win. Through regulation and OT Harroch had

stopped 37, and DePape 28. For DePape it was his first SJHL shut-out. “I think we’ve been playing excellent defence and getting great goaltending right now which helps out,” said Terrier head coach Mat Hehr. DePape might not have been expected to be the ‘guy’ for Yorkton, but Hehr said the way he is playing, he has allowed one goal in the last 125-minutes of work, he is earning his time between the pipes. “He came in and earned every minute he’d played,” said the coach. “. . . There’s no reason right now not to play him, he’s been playing so well.” Last Tuesday The Weyburn Red Wings visited the Westland Arena last Tuesday evening to take on the Terriers. The teams played through a scoreless first period, then got some added intermission time as an issue with the ice delayed the start of the middle frame. When the teams final-

ly hit the ice again, it was close to 9:40 p.m., and the teams looked to be headed to another scoreless period until Ethan Whillans scored at 17:18 to give the Wings a 1-0 lead. In the third Kishaun Gervais struck for the Terriers 2:52 in to knot the contest 1-1. An unassisted effort by Enrique Fontes at 4:51 gave the home side its first lead of the game 2-1. The goal proved to be the game-winner as no more goals found their way past the night’s goaltender. Dazza Mitchell was in net for Weyburn facing 46-shots in the loss, while Kael DePape guarded the twine for the Terriers facing 20-shots to earn the win. After the week’s play the Terriers sit with a 5-80-0 record for 10 points, to sit second in the Viterra Division five points back of front running Estevan and two up on third place Weyburn. Next action for the Terriers have them heading north to play Flin Flon Friday and LaRonge Saturday.

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Sacred Heart Saints Boys’ Soccer Team to host provincials The Sacred Heart Saints Boys Soccer Team is preparing to host the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association 4 A Soccer championships Friday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 30. The tournament will pit the top four teams in the 4A category in the province vying for the gold medal prize. This year’s competition has Moose Jaw Central, North Battleford John Paul II, Martensville, and Sacred Heart taking part. Sacred Heart has had success in this competition having won five championships as well as two silver medals and a bronze medal finish in the past two decades. This year’s Saints team has competed in the Moose Jaw High School

Soccer league against mostly against 5A high school teams. The Saints had two wins and five losses this season and have learned some valuable lessons that should help in the provincial playoffs. The team consists of many new players mixed in with some key veterans. Most of the team has developed their skills in the Yorkton United Soccer program as well as the Soccer Academy course at Sacred Heart. Growing together as a team and building chemistry has been a large focus this season. The pandemic has had an impact on high school sports as students have not had the opportunity to compete for the last year and a half. Some student athletes have drifted away from school

sports in favor of working at various businesses in the area. Having a year away from school soccer has resulted in the challenge of attracting back athletes, learning the tendencies of the teammates and working together as a team. The Saints look forward to the competition that awaits them over the next week. Having the opportunity to play teams out of Moose Jaw, Regina and the North is exciting for the Saints. Building during the season to peak at this time is not an exact science but is the ultimate goal of the team. Coaches Robert Okeny and Emily Kruger have been pushing the boys to do exactly that. Ultimately, this season

The Sacred Heart Saints will be looking for a provincial title this weekend. has been a win-win for all involved. It has been great having the opportunity to get out on the field and play again. Playing for a provincial championship is the cherry on top.

The Saints invite the community to come out and watch some exciting soccer on the weekend. Admission to the games is $7 for adults and $5 for Grade 7 to 12 students.

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Local Taekwondo Master Instructor elected to Global Taekwondo Council By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer World Taekwondo, the global sports governing body for Olympic Taekwondo, has five Continental Unions as partners in the Governance of Global Taekwondo. The Pan-American Taekwondo Union (PATU) held their elections on Saturday Oct. 9. Master Instructor, Wayne Mitchell, of Kees Taekwondo in Yorkton, was elected as PATU Vice President (North America). Mitchell received a strong supporting vote of 86 per cent for the elected position. This is a four-year term 2021 to 2025. “It is a big deal

in that I have access to the highest input in the future direction of Taekwondo in the whole Pan-American region and have the opportunity to be a strong voice for Canada,” Mitchell told Yorkton This Week. “I have always tried to be a consistent and humble servant for Taekwondo. I am not the usual politician and try to do what I say and say what I will do.” Mitchell said coming from a smaller centre might actually be a good thing as he operates on a very large stage. “I am always amazed at how our small town values still translate into the global community as meaningful addition to

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Wayne Mitchell governance,” he said. It will help too that Mitchell has been active internationally in the sport for years.

“I have cultivated relationships among the Pan-Am region for three decades,” he said. “The countries of the Pan-Am

region gave me an 86 per cent support in my election as Vice President (North America) for the Pan Am Taekwondo Union (PATU). It will be an interesting next four years.” Going into the fouryear term Mitchell said he has some goals in mind. “I believe I have the mandate to push for transparency and accountability through fundamental changes in the management style,” he said, adding that will include “financial checks and balances must be instilled to regain confidence and trust in the operation of PATU. “PATU needs to move into the modern age by developing and

implementing a fair and concise system of policies that apply to all equally. I see a priority in the development of an enforceable ‘Code of Conduct’ and Discipline policy. The reduction of conflict of interest and the appearance of other negative influences on decisions needs to be codified and followed.” Mitchell’s election is seen as a major milestone in accomplishment in terms of involvement of Canadian Taekwondo leaders and their involvement in the influential positions of leadership for the Governance of the Olympic and Pan Am Games sport. Mitchell is also currently the Vice President of Taekwondo Canada

Wrestling’s return to Yorkton, unlikely with vaccine mandates By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer Wrestling fans in Yorkton may have noticed that the CWE didn’t make its return to the City this month. This is due to the Governments announcements of vaccine mandates. Danny Warren with CWE said that the mandate created too big of a divide. “It created way too big of a divide amongst our audiences across the board, which was not only going to affect

It created way too big of a divide amongst our audiences across the board, which was not only going to affect the inability to gross the necessary revenue to produce a tour but was a PR nightmare . . . — Danny Warren with CWE the inability to gross the necessary revenue to produce a tour but was a PR nightmare ready to explode. We’ve pulled out of Saskatchewan for the time being and will return when it’s safe for everyone to attend

again,” he said. In terms of what safe would look like, Warren said everyone being able to attend without proof of medical status or discrimination. “When the Saskatchewan

Government deems that acceptable, we will be back in full force. Safe looks like an audience of unity without judgement or fear of someone beside you because they are or are not vaccinated. Pro wrestling

thrives on bringing people together in unity for a night of entertainment where you can leave the real world at home and escape into ours. Safe will be when we can provide that safe space for people again.” “Technically, everyone can attend now, but one group of people has to provide a negative test at their own expense. If you are a family of 5 looking to come out and enjoy your night as a family, the cost in doing so is completely unrealistic when factoring in tickets and testing before taking into Continued on page A20

Pickleball Yorkton Monthly News This is the inaugural run of our club’s monthly update being published in this fine paper. On September 30th we had our second ever AGM which was very encouraging. Attendance was much higher and general involvement was much better. Executive is as follows: President – David Weiman (639-237-7377) Vice – Sheryl Byczynski (621-4152) SecretaryTreasurer – Anne Stupak (6218926). As well five directors were voted in, which include: Brad Quart, Murray Bialobyski, Chanz Hutton, Danica Smith and Ken Kolisnek all taking on a position of a committee chairsperson. As you read this, play will

transfer from outdoor play at KC and Heritiage Heights to indoor play at the Gloria Hayden and the Gallagher centre. Please refer to the City of

Yorkton website to check on “play times”. Make sure to check regularly especially for the Gallagher Centre because of multi use of these facilities.

That said, at present the City has been very good at providing times for pickleball play in the city. We encourage pickleball

players to actually join the club which is done through the www. pickleballcanada.org website under Join-Renew. Total cost is $25.00 and admin costs which has you covered insurance wise and helps the sport of pickleball grow and allow our local club to bring in clinics of interest. You can also check out the Yorkton Club information on the Pickleballcanada. org website under Participate and follow the drop downs. Pickleball Yorkton has made several grant applications to secure equipment that we will need in the future. As well, to work with Pickleball Saskatchewan to provide opportunities to learn to play and advanced clinics. Continued on page A20

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WRESTLING Continued from page A19 consideration food & drink and even merchandise for your children,” he continued. “It is unreasonable to expect the majority to be able to jump through those financial hoops, and it is unrealistic for us as an organization to lose that large of a portion of our audience as a travelling company, especially at a time fuel prices are

at a record high.” Warren said so far, the company has been successful in keeping its wrestlers and fans safe. “We have operated over 40 live events since the pandemic began with a variety of rules & guidelines based on the province and region at the time and had zero cases linked to any of those events as doing so,” he

said. “We have proven we can operate safely before and after vaccines became available. “Furthermore, not one wrestler on our travelling roster, vaccinated or not, has contracted COVID in near 20 months on the road, and we have been exposed to more elements and people than the average person,” he noted. “Our roster is collectively a very young, healthy group

of athletes who are very health, fitness, and nutrition-conscious. By no means does that mean they are bulletproof, but the data is very clear that they are statistically at a very low risk of contracting the virus and at even lower risk of having any form of severe symptoms. If an individual and realistically a member of our brotherhood or family make a personal choice

and he can remain healthy and show up to work as such and not be a danger to the locker room or audience, there is no logical reason to deny them the opportunity to provide for their families.” The CWE was set to return to Yorkton last week, but there is no timetable on when the wrestling will slam into Yorkton again.

PICKLEBALL Continued from page A19 On that note a “Learn to Play” clinic is scheduled for October 23rd from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Gloria Hayden Please contact Anne if you are interested; her number is above. The cost is $25.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members. Remember that the $25.00 membership is divided such that Pickleball

Canada gets $10.00, Pickleball Saskatchewan gets $5.00 and $10.00 goes directly to our club. It should be noted at this time that the Community Development Parks and Recreation division of the City of Yorkton have been very good to work with in relation to Pickleball. They understand that it is a growing sport that involves all ages and that it is and

will be a part of Yorkton’s Recreation activities in the future. So in closing for this month our club would like to stress that we are very open to requests for information and do hope to see more citizens from Yorkton and area get involved in this amazing fun activity. See you on the courts.

September taught hard lessons to impaired drivers and school zone speeders Elementary, high school and postsecondary students headed back to school in September but -- according to the latest Traffic Safety Spotlight results -- it’s hundreds of drivers in Saskatchewan who are learning some hard lessons. Police across Saskatchewan reported 494 impaired driving offences, including 368 Criminal Code offences, and they’re set to learn all about the tough consequences that result when

you’re caught driving impaired. Of course, the penalties for impaired driving aren’t the worst possible outcome; the real worst-case scenario is causing a collision that severely injures or kills someone. Meanwhile, there were 611 tickets issued for speeding in school zones among the 6,307 total tickets issued last month for speeding and aggressive driving offences. If those drivers didn’t already know, they’re about to find out

that school zone speeding tickets are extra costly (20 km/h over the limit in a school zone results in a $310 ticket and three demerits; on a regular stretch of road, exceeding the speed limit by that amount gets you a ticket for $190 and two demerits). Other results reported in September include: • 339 tickets for seatbelt and car seat offences, and • 774 tickets for distracted driving,

including 658 for using a mobile device. SGI and law enforcement are focusing on distracted driving in October. Stow your phone and other distractions away while you’re behind the wheel and focus on the important task at hand, driving your car. We’ve been sharing tips on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the month on how to avoid distractions and #JustDrive. — Submitted

Vigil Yorkton’s Parkland Right To Life recently held its yearly ‘Life Chain’ at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gladstone Avenue. Life Chain is a peaceful, pro-life witness which takes place annually across North America. Non-graphic signs are displayed with messages such as, ‘Abortion kills children, and adoption is the best alternative. Submitted Photo

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