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Tipping one in Yorkton AAA SECON Mauler Shaden Duliak scores one in a midweek conest against the Tisdale Trojans at the Westland Insurance Arena. The game was one

of three the Maulers hosted this past week including two against the Saskatoon Contacts. See full story Page A2.

Christmas kettle campaign under way

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Salvation Army officially launched its Christmas fundraising campaign Friday in the city with a brief event at the Parkland Mall.

Asked what their goal was, Roy Bladen noted, “we raised over $100,000 last year,” adding it would great “to get to that this year.”

While Bladen said his goal is to achieve numbers compar-

able to 2020, demand for service from the public is growing dramatically.

“It’s increased some 60 per cent,” he said, noting that in 2020 the Yorkton Salvation Army provided 259 hampers.

“We’ve already reached 200 and it’s not December yet.”

The deadline to apply for a food or toy hamper is Dec. 9.

Money can be donated at any of the five kettle locations which includes Save On Foods, Superstore, Walmart, the

downtown Liquor Board Store and the Mall.

This year, in addition to making a cash donation, tap technology allows for the use of bank cards.

“It’s something the public has been asking for for years,” said Bladen, adding in three days’ tap donations have already hit $1,000.

There is a need for volunteers to sit at the kettles, with shifts scheduled for two hours at a time.

Bladen said “it really makes

a difference” having someone with the kettles simply to thank contributors and to wish people a Merry Christmas.

Anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Gwen at 306744-3000.

The Angel Tree campaign was also launched Friday to help gather toys for children.

The ‘Kids Helping Kids’ toy drive effort includes an ‘angel tree’ with cards identifying specific toy wishes of children.

People can take a card from the tree, buy the associated toy,

and return it and the card to the mall location.

“We need more toys,” said Bladen, adding the RCMP will be at the Mall parking lot with a cruiser on sight and its lights flashing to help gather toys.

The program has been a “big success” in Thompson, MB. the last seven years, noted Bladen adding he hopes it does as well here as they need the toys especially for very young children and older kids.

The RCMP initiative will run 11 to 4, Dec. 4.

Male charged after Mill capital campaign launched cocaine seized On Nov. 26, 2021, officers from the Yorkton RCMP and Yorkton Municipal General Investigation Section executed a search warrant at a residence on Agricultural Avenue in Yorkton.

Officers located and seized approximately 52 grams of cocaine, divided into 75 packages, as well as a sum of cash.

Acol Welid Agor Dau (DOB:2000-0721) of Edmonton, Alberta was arrested at the residence. He is charged with: - 1 count, trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act - 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Dau has been remanded to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on November 29, 2021.

— RCMP Media Relations

The Interpretive Station, consisting of both static and interactive educational and informative displays for all ages, will greet visitors as they enter the building. It will not only show the development of milling wheat from the late 1800’s when the first York Colony mill was erected, but will also provide a much broader overview of all food production in our region and province.

While wheat was the mainstay of agriculture here for many years and we were the bread basket of the world, production has greatly diversified, as has the processing now taking place locally and throughout the

prairies. Canola crushers, oat millers, barley maltsters and many others, ranging from craft brewers to pulse processors and exporters now make up a diverse agriculture-based sector that benefits our economy and our food choices.

The Interpretive Station will tell stories not only of the farms that are the primary producers, but will inform and ensure visitors that prairie agri-business excels at producing safe and wholesome products by sustainable means. We will partner with our supporters in the agricultural industry to develop displays that tell

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Maulers host trio of home games

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer After three home games this week the Yorkton SECON Maulers sit with a 4-16-0-3 record and sit 11th in the Saskatchewan AAA U18 League.

Sunday afternoon the Saskatoon Contacts hooked up with the Maulers at the Westland Insurance Arena.

Naton Miller opened the scoring for the home team in the Saskatchewan AAA U18 League game.

He scored at 11:07 of the first period.

Then the Contacts tied the game when Brady Smith scored with 1:25 left in the opening frame.

A powerplay effort

by Braeden Jockims 3:02 into the second period gave Saskatoon a brief lead.

But, an unassisted goal

by Miller, for his second of the contest 44-seconds after the Contact goal, knotted the game 2-2.

The Contacts then added two quick markers, Seth Dragan scoring at 16:08, and Morgan Tastad at 17:18 to take a 4-2 lead, which would take the teams to the dressing rooms.

Logan Pickford extended the Saskatoon lead to 5-2 with a goal at 11:47 of the third.

But Kyle Weisgarber cut the lead to 5-3 with a goal at 13:07 for the

The Saskatoon Contacts visited for games Saturday and Sunday.

Maulers.

That however, would be the end of scoring as the Contacts took a 5-3 win.

Chase Wutzke was in the Contacts net for the win, with Frank Chaboyer guarding the twine for the Maulers taking the loss.

Saturday action The Maulers also hosted the Contacts Saturday.

The Maulers struck first in the Saskatchewan AAA U18 League contest with Shaden Duliak final-

ly breaking the scoreless tie with the only goal of the second period with 47 ticks left on the clock.

In the third period the Contacts evened things 3:48 on a goal by Zach Moore.

The 1-1 tie held through regulation time, and the five-minute overtime, setting up a shootout to determine a winner.

The Contacts would secure a 2-1win in the shoot-out.

Frank Chaboyer was in the Mauler net facing

33 shots, while Lane Beal faced 21 in the Saskatoon goal.

Mid week action Tuesday it was a match-up of the teams at the bottom of the Saskatchewan AAA U18 League Tuesday at the Westland Insurance Arena.

The host Maulers went into the contest with only three wins on the season, the visiting Tisdale Trojans the only team lower in the standings with only one win.

The visitors struck first as Pavel McKenzie scored only 2:59 into the contest.

Shaden Duliak tied the contest.

The Maulers on a powerplay goal by Evan Pinel inched back a lead.

Then with 3:40 left in the first Carter Ralston tied the contest 2-2 with a Trojan goal.

Dylan Schoenroth pushed the home side to another one-goal lead headed to intermission netting a goal with 1:58 left to make it a 3-2 score.

It took only 1:10 for Finley Radloff to tie the game again with a goal for Tisdale in the second.

It was a powerplay effort.

The Yorkton powerplay would respond at 9:10 with Cade Kennedy’s goal again giving the home side a lead.

Kennedy was back at 15:08 with an unassisted effort to give the Maulers a two-goal margin as the teams headed to the dressing room in a 5-3 contest.

One-minute into the third period Dawson Karol extended the Yorkton lead to 6-3.

A powerplay effort by Karol at 3:54 made it 7-3.

McKenzie was awarded a penalty shot at 9:19 and the Trojan shooter made it count to draw Tisdale to within three.

Karol then found the empty net with 4:13 remaining to salt away the win with the Mauler’s eighth goal and his third of the third period.

McKenzie would add one with 22 seconds remaining to complete his own hat trick leaving the contest with the Maulers winning 8-5.

Frank Chaboyer was in net for Yorkton for the win facing 35 shots.

Cody Wilson was tagged with the loss in net for Tisdale facing 26 shots.

The Maulers head to Tisdale for action Friday versus the Trojans.

MILL Continued from Page A1 the complete story of food production so it is easily understood by children, students and adults.

But a vibrant community moving forward does not forget its past, its heritage and history, and the people and places that made today and tomorrow possible.

There are a few historic buildings left in Yorkton, but the original Yorkton Flour Mill along the rail tracks at the corner of Beck Street and Livingstone Avenue is one of them. At one time, the local railway station was just down the street, as were the historic Balmoral Hotel, one of several movie theatre,

and a row of grain elevators.

Only the flour mill remains, now being preserved and revived to provide a real and living connection to our heritage, and to the contributions of agriculture to our lives.

At one time, almost everyone in western Canada was, at most, once-or-twice removed from a farm. Today – even here where our economic base continues to be agriculture – many no longer have that connection.

We believe in helping restore that connection by telling stories of agricultural production and agri-food manufacturing, by introducing the public

The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society launched its capital campaign fundraiser for a new interpretive centre last week at City Hall. to farmers through exciting, interactive and educational displays that will help bridge that gap.

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We believe that the mill, now well over a century in existence, will provide the venue that can tell the story of agri-

culture while at the same time preserving and telling our rich local history.

The mill itself has been structurally reno-

vated, the grounds are being landscaped, and an outdoor display tells the story of Yorkton’s early years.

Province introduces new policing team Government recently introduced a new policing initiative that will target gang-related criminal activity entering the province through trafficking corridors.

The Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) is a specialized intelligenceled enforcement team dedicated to addressing illegal weapons, drugs and human trafficking.

“The criminal activity that threatens public safety is oftentimes tied to the evolution of organized street gangs,”

Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said.

“The STRT (pronounced “START”) will investigate illegal weapons, dangerous substances, and human trafficking entering the province through trafficking corridors to ensure the safety of our province.”

The STRT will be comprised of 30 RCMP officers, six municipal police officers, two criminal analysts, and three support staff, for a total of 41 new permanent positions.

The team will be mobile and ready to deploy anywhere in the province to support other RCMP units and detachments, municipal police services, and intelligence and enforcement teams, in Saskatchewan as well as in Alberta and Manitoba. It will conduct intelligence operations and enforce laws specific to drugs, illegal weapons and human trafficking.

This initiative will cost $2.1 million for 2021-22 and approximately $6.4 million annually in each subsequent fiscal year.

Correction In the Nov. 24 edition of Yorkton This Week in a story headlined ‘Local author shares stories in new book’ a quote became broken and out of order, ending up suggesting Brenda Leppington’s mother had died due to COVID-19, That was not the case.

The quote should

have read; Obviously the stories are very personal and close to Leppington’s heart, so what was the reason she chose to share them in a very public way?

“COVID-19 was the inspiration to put these two stories in writing.”

“My mother passed

away several years ago, so she didn’t have to endure the stresses of COVID and the various lockdowns, (but) visits from her friends and family, meant so much to her.”

Yorkton This Week apologizes for the mix up and any inconvenience it may have caused.

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Zerr, Baker headed to Vanier Cup championship

By Chris Istace The circumstances may be a little different, but the results are a run at a national championship.

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies will vie for the Vanier Cup after winning the Uteck Bowl in Montreal, Que. on Nov. 27.

Led by Yorkton-area veterans Noah Zerr and Sam Baker, the Huskies defeated the Montreal Carabins 14-10 in a defensive affair with cold weather conditions.

The U. of S. now faces the Mitchell Bowl-winning Western University Mustangs for the Canadian U-Sports championship in Quebec City, Que. on Saturday. The Mustangs earned their berth to the final by defeating the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 61-6.

After the cancellation of the 2020 football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Huskies opened their return season with a loss to the University of Calgary Dinos before running the board through the rest of the season for five wins and a loss and first place in the Canada-West standings.

The 2021 Hardy Cup, the Canada West final, took place in Saskatoon on Nov. 20. Zerr and his teammates claimed the university’s 20th cup by defeating the University of Manitoba Bison 45-17 on Nov. 20. It was the Huskies’ third consecutive bid at the Western Canadian

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Lineman Noah Zerr ready to fend off a rusher. championship.

Zerr, a Langenburg, Sask. product and Yorkton Regional High School alumnus, is finishing his fourth season of eligibility at the U. of S. The six-foot, seven-inch, 330-pound offensive lineman says his team’s success in 2021 was, in part, due to that one-year furlough.

“For the most part, that year (off) kind of brought us together,” Zerr said earlier this month. “The whole team was

separated for close to six or seven months with no real contact, but we still had workouts and still had team meetings over Zoom. We might have lost a couple guys, but we ended up coming together as a stronger team after COVID. You really found out who was in it to win it and who was just saying that kind of stuff for the face value.”

Zerr suggested that looser pandemic regulations were beneficial for Saskatchewan-

based teams, but the quality of talent in the league and its history of parity shone through by the end of the 2021 regular season schedule.

“You have to respect every team every week,” he said. “I know we’ve had a lot of success this year, but Can-West is kind of one of those divisions where anything can happen… You can never take anyone lightly no matter how good you think your team might play. We knew

we had a special group, but you have to come out and execute every week just to win those close games.”

Esterhazy, Sask.’s Sam Baker is a Huskies receiver.

Like Zerr, he said the team’s off-field culture has been instrumental in the team’s 2021 on-field success.

“With the group of guys we’ve got here, I feel like the whole team just took on a winning mentality instead of being stat guys,” Baker said in an interview with Yorkton This Week.

“With that time off, you have a lot to think about without a year of football. Also, you have another year just working towards the following year.

So just staying in the gym and staying in shape and doing all the right things is what propelled me.”

Zerr, meanwhile, has found he is enjoying the game more than usual after experiencing the lapse in play through 2020.

This, combined with “laser focus” and the opportunity to practice with some of the league’s best players on a daily basis, giving him a chance to play with a more confidence.

“We have some really good players who make practice really hard, which makes our game-play easier,” he said. “We get to breath a little bit cleaner on game day just because you’re going against some of the best in that practice setting.”

Area U. of S. Huskies named Can-West’s best

By Chris Istace Esterhazy, Sask’s Sam Baker hasn’t missed the opportunity to advance his future football prospects despite the cancellation of Canadian U-Sports through 2020.

Baker, a six-foot, threeinch, 210-pound receiver is one of 10 University of Saskatchewan Huskies named to the 2021 Canada West Universities Athletics Association’s regular season all-star football squad. The fourth year Arts and Science student played in five of six regular season games, making a team leading 26 receptions for a total of 350 yards and four touchdowns.

Baker said his offseason work - extended by the pandemic - has paid off, particularly with his association with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. The 2016 rookie

of the year was drafted by the Argos in 2020, leading to a chance to attend the team’s developmental camp heading into the 2021 CFL season. The league decided not to host preseason games this year, but Baker absorbed as much as he could during inter-squad activities.

“Being able to go to the Toronto camp and learn from all those coaches and take all that in was another thing to kind of take me to the next level,” Baker said the day the Can-West all star team was announced.

“Just being out there and going against some of those guys and learning from the receivers and coaches there was all amazing.”

Teammate Noah Zerr, a 330-pound offensive lineman from Langenburg, Sask. who played for the Yorkton Regional High School Raiders, was also named

to the all star team. He is eligible for the Canadian Football League draft this year.

“The COVID year gave me some time off that my body desperately needed,” Zerr said, referring to some nagging injuries that were beginning to get more aggravated. “That year kind of helped me regroup and do what I needed to do to get healthy and play my best football. I ended up losing close to 40 pounds and rehabbing my knees and shoulders… Because football season can kind of be a whirlwind, even with the off-season, it seems like you don’t get any time to really take care of that stuff.”

Zerr was on the frontend protection unit for Can-West’s top offensive squad in 2021, led by fellow all-star and quarterback Mason Nyhus. The Huskies ranked first in overall offence in 2021 with 3632

total yards and an average 461.4 yards per game.

They were also first in touchdowns with 29 (tied with the University of Calgary Dinos) and points per game with 32.1.

The seven remaining U. of S. Huskies named to the Can-West all-star team include centre Connor Bergloff, offensive lineman Nick Summach, receiver Colton Klassen, running back Adam Marchart, defensive linemen Nathan Cherry and Riley Picket, and special teams member David Sole.

After defeating the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the Can-West Championship

semi-final, the Huskies knocked off the University Manitoba Bisons 45-17 on Nov. 20 to win the 2021 Hardy Cup at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon. The U. of S. then earned a berth to the Canadian U-Sports Championship Vanier Cup with a 14-10 victory over the Montreal Carabins at the Uteck Bowl in Montreal last weekend. They will face the Western University Mustangs in Quebec City, Que. on Saturday to determine the 2021 national university football champion.

Baker said Zerr and his teammates on the offensive and defensive lines will be instrumen-

tal to the team’s success through the playoffs.

“The line of scrimmage is a huge part of our game and, offensively, when we win the line of scrimmage, it makes it so much easier for us with the running game, which opens up the pass game and that’s really how we operate,” he said. “The biggest thing is we’ve always got to rely on our big guy up front. They’re what starts us.”

Baker said CanadaWest has paid a “hefty nod” to the team’s success by choosing 10 Huskies to the all-star team. This was his first year named to the team, but it’s been a long-time goal, he added.

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Esterhazy’s Sam Baker is a draft choice of the Toronto Argonauts.

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Perspective Gov’t losing focus in what it should be doing

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Politics If it seems to you that the Saskatchewan legislature hasn’t been working all that well of late, it’s probably because it hasn’t.

Even at best of times, it’s tough to make this place work.

We are a jurisdiction just slightly physically smaller than Texas with, at last count, 1,179,906 people.

Texas has 29,360,757 people the second-most populated state with 10 million people less people than California, but 8 million more than Florida. Saskatchewan can better be compared with Montana (1,080,577) or North Dakota (766,309) … only much, much bigger.

Having a small population scattered over a vast area only magnifies our problems.

A Saskatchewan government must insure everyone has heat, light, power, water and telephone and Internet, plus good roads to travel upon. Our government must see to it that everyone has decent and affordable access to schools and hospitals, plus insure that people are safe and secure.

At any time in the history of Saskatchewan, this is a pretty formidable to-do list, but it’s that much more formidable amidst what’s now the fourth wave of a global pandemic that’s unfortunately killing more people. At the top of the government’s “to-do” list is getting reluctant people vaccinated.

Unfortunately, the Saskatchewan Party government inability to properly focus on immediate problems or long-term ones is where it seems to have gone awry this fall.

The above population numbers really tell the tale of why Premier Scott Moe’s talk this fall sitting of land-locked Saskatchewan being a “nation within a nation” is especially silly.

One fully gets the frustration with the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberal government that views Saskatchewan as insignificant and doesn’t seriously consider the challenges we face as an agriculture/natural resource-based economy servicing a sparse population over a vast area.

One even gets why Moe and the Sask. Party might think this is was a good tactically approach with Ottawa … or at least, why a governing might say this to appease equally frustrated voters.

But to be talking about being “more independent” from Ottawa or the rest of Canada at a time when you are signing provincial/federal agriculture deals or when you have to send your ICU patients to other provinces because your own ICUs are filled to capacity is more than a little troubling.

The reality is that even if Moe was just talking about taking charge of more things that normally fall under federal jurisdiction — policing, tax collection and even immigration — he is talking about things that add costs to province that was cash-strapped long before this pandemic came along.

In what way is what Moe is now promoting helpful to the average Saskatchewan voter in a place where we already have to deal with enough problems?

One gets that in a province of a million people there are a million problems.

The story during this fall sitting of five-yearold Conner Finn — whose rare disease required his parents to take him to the University of Minnesota for an $832,000 bone marrow transplant — should make you sympathize with the really tough daily choices. Sometimes, the government even makes the right ones.

But given the million problems a government must face on any given day, does it really make sense for government to make even more problems for itself at the Saskatchewan legislature?

For example, was it really all that important or even necessary to move a bill for what seems to be another security detail at the Saskatchewan legislature that already has topnotch security provided by ex-RCMP officers in the Sargeant-At-Arms office? Wouldn’t that money be better spent on policing in rural Saskatchewan that likely has a greater crime problem than the Marble Palace?

It’s hard enough for Saskatchewan government to deal with the problems we have. We don’t need to create new ones.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Incomes being stretched has impact T

he Yorkton Salvation Army kicked-off its Christmas Kettle campaign last Friday.

At the event ministry leader Roy Bladen told local media the demand for hampers is taking a jump this year.

“It’s increased some 60 per cent,” he said, noting that in 2020 the Yorkton Salvation Army provided 259 hampers.

“We’ve already reached 200 and it’s not December yet.”

With growing numbers, you would expect the Salvation Army to set their sights on raising more money this year, but Bladen said they were pleased to see more than $100,000 raised in 2020, and they are hopeful to achieve the same level of donations this year.

Perhaps focusing on maintaining donation levels is wise since this Christmas season families are going to be facing some interesting times in terms of finances.

In 2020, with COVID-19 in full swing there were a number of programs for both business owners and their employees. Most of those programs have ended, while the impact of COVID is still being felt, which is enough to put a cloud over some people’s finances.

Now, in a province where we have seen announcements about major new canola crushing facilities, (two at Regina and another at Northgate), the emergence of a helium plant (near Battle Creek), continued work on a new potash mine (at Jansen), you might expect a robust economy is percolating, and there are indications it is doing quite well.

Of course a good economy hasn’t exactly bolstered things for low income

earners with the Saskatchewan minimum wage the second lowest in Canada as of October.

A low minimum wage doesn’t allow for a lot of coins to be tossed into Christmas kettles, and the situation will be tighter moving forward.

Earlier this year the province approved SaskEnergy’s application to increase its natural gas commodity rate, with the average residential customer’s natural gas bill expected to increase by around 9.2 per cent or $6 per month.

Locally, the City has announced water and sewer rates will be increasing in Yorkton effective Jan. 1, 2022.

By taking Yorkton’s average of 13 cubic meters (2,860 gallons) per household per month and using this figure, an average home in Yorkton can expect monthly cost of $61.67 compared to $59.37 in 2021.

And, talk to anyone coming out of a grocery store, and you will likely hear complaints regarding the increasing costs of food.

For low income families, and those on modest fixed incomes the increasing costs means trimming spending somewhere.

That might mean less dollars in Salvation Army kettles, fewer people at Yorkton Terrier SJHL games, less people returning to restaurants, or more people looking to save a few dollars buying online.

There are very good reasons to shop local, it employs people, helps support local fundraising, and more, but as budgets tighten, as minimum wage remains abysmally low, saving even a few dollars can be a boon to a family.

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Churchbridge hunter fined $3000 for illegally hunting on private land A Churchbridge-area resident was recently fined $3,000 in Yorkton Provincial Court after pleading guilty to multiple wildlife offences, including hunting without landowner permission.

On February 25, 2021, Ministry of Environment conservation officers received a call through the Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line from a concerned citizen who observed two individuals

retrieving a dead moose, north of Bredenbury. Upon arriving at the scene, conservation officers concluded the hunters had shot the moose on fenced, private farmland and then cut pieces off the animal, leaving edible parts of the moose in the field to waste.

From information and evidence collected at the scene, officers executed a search warrant, seizing the illegally obtained moose meat from the

vehicle used in the offence.

John Mair, 57, of Churchbridge was charged for unlawfully hunting on private land without landowner permission; possessing wildlife taken in contravention of legislation; and for leaving edible game in the field.

The second individual involved in the incident was a minor. Conservation officers and the Crown determined that no charges were warranted.

On November 3, Mair entered guilty pleas to two of the three offences and was ordered to pay a fine of $3,000.

Mair was also handed a oneyear hunting licence suspension. The Crown withdrew a third charge as part of this plea agreement.

Conservation officers credit the successful resolution of this case to the person who reported the offence to the TIPP line.

If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561, or call #5555 from a SaskTel cellular device. Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan.ca/tipp. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

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School upgrades include YRHS roof Work is underway on school maintenance projects in 15 communities across Saskatchewan.

These 15 communities include Yorkton, Aberdeen, Allan, Clavet, Delisle, Gravelbourg, Hague, Harris, Hepburn, Humboldt, Langham, Meadow Lake, Saskatoon, Swift Current, and Tisdale.

“We’re thrilled to receive major capital funding to enhance the educational environment at the Yorkton Regional High School,” Good Spirit Board of Education Chair Bob Simpson said.

“As the largest school in the Parkland region, the Yorkton Regional High School is a hub of the community. The Board of Education would like to express their appreciation to the Government of Saskatchewan for

the funding received.

They look forward to continued support to enhance the Yorkton Regional High School as we continue to strive for learning without limits and achievement for all.”

The province announced $25.9 million in stimulus funding for developments as such upgrades to mechanical and structural components in schools in June of 2020. The schools chosen to be a part of the stimulus maintenance funding were identified as priorities by school divisions in their preventative maintenance and renewal plans.

By providing funding to these specific projects, school divisions are able to proceed without tying up a significant portion of their own Preventative Maintenance and

Renewal funds.

“Through our government’s stimulus plan, we are building stronger schools and communities while creating jobs,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said in a government release. “We are pleased to see the progress made on these projects and in our education sector.”

Of the announced projects, three have been completed: • Roof replacement for Harris-Tessier School - Sun West School Division.

• Asbestos remediation at Swift Current Comprehensive High School - Chinook School Division; and • Roof replacement for Tisdale Middle and Secondary School - North East School Division.

Four others are

expected to be finished by the end of November 2021: • Roof replacement for Yorkton Regional High School - Good Spirit School Division.

• Roof replacement for Aberdeen Composite School - Prairie Spirit School Division; • Roof replacement for Delisle Composite - Prairie Spirit School Division; • Structural repairs at Hague Elementary School - Prairie Spirit School Division; and In addition to these projects, work on emergency lighting at all of Horizon School Division facilities in Humboldt is expected to be completed by the end of December 2021.

Of the remaining projects announced, four others are in progress

and are between 20 and 80 per cent complete, including: • Major renovations at Clavet Composite School - Prairie Spirit School Division; • Roof replacement for Father Robinson School, Saskatoon - St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School Division; • Boiler replacement at Hepburn School - Prairie Spirit School Division; and • Roof replacement for Lakeview School, Meadow Lake - Northwest School Division.

Meanwhile, the design for both Allan Composite School and Walter W. Brown School has been completed, and a project manager has been hired for École Mathieu de Gravelbourg and École Beau Soleil,

Gravelbourg.

“Investing in school maintenance projects like these is an important part of our government’s commitment to build a stronger and better educated Saskatchewan,” SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister Jim Reiter said. “These projects not only help address key maintenance needs in schools across our province, they also helped stimulate activity in local economies in these communities as part of our record investment in infrastructure stimulus funding.”

These projects are part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $7.5 billion capital plan to build a strong Saskatchewan and stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery.

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The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are making life more affordable for families through reduced Child Care fees Since signing the early learning and child care agreements with the federal government in August, the Government of Saskatchewan has delivered a wage increase and training opportunities for early childhood educators (ECEs) ensuring families and their children have access to high quality and inclusive child care in the province.

Recently, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that as a first step toward making child care more affordable for children aged 0 to 5, funding will be provided to licensed facilities that will reduce parents’ out-of-pocket child care fees by about half on average, retroactive to July 1, 2021. This initial reduction is the first step toward reaching the 202526 goal of, on average, $10 a day licensed child care in Saskatchewan.

“The Government of Saskatchewan remains committed to making life more affordable for families,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Through reducing fees and delivering more child care options, we are continuing to build a stronger Saskatchewan for families across the province.”

Funding is being provided through the Canada-Saskatchewan

Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement signed in August 2021.

“Our government’s goal is to ensure that in five years, all families, no matter where they live, will have access to regulated early learning and child care for an average of $10 a day,” Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, said. “This is a meaningful step toward achieving that goal. We are happy that many families in Saskatchewan will benefit from a significant fee reduction of hundreds of dollars per month on average as envisioned in the Canada-wide plan.”

All families with children under the age of six who are in provincially licensed child care are eligible to receive the parent fee reduction grant, which will range from up to $306/month to up to $395/month depending on the age of the child and the type of child care. Funding will be supplied directly to licensed facilities and will be used to reduce parent fees.

Depending on age of the child and the fees they have paid, parents can expect a refund for a portion of the child care fees they have paid dating back to July 1, 2021. For example, a parent with a

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toddler that has been in licensed child care since July 1, 2021, and that paid $700 a month, can expect a refund of just under $2,000. Going forward, by February 1, 2022, the fees parents pay out of pocket will be significantly reduced.

Grants to reduce parent fees will be provided to licensed homes and child care centres based on the average provincial parent fees and actual enrolments.

Child care providers will be responsible for the distribution of funds to eligible families for the retroactive component.

Funding will be provided to existing licensed child care homes and centres retroactive to July 1, 2021. Following that, the grants provided to child care facilities will enable them to provide service at significantly reduced fees.

“Addressing affordability is an exciting initial step in building

an Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system in Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association Executive Director Georgia Lavallee said.

“High quality ELCC is a right of all children, which many do not have access to due to high fees. Children in Saskatchewan will have equitable opportunities to the best start in their lives reducing ELCC fees.”

Information from licensed providers will be gathered to determine enrolment information that will be used to calculate the amount of funding required for the parent fee grant.

The actual amounts for the retroactive payment back to July 1, 2021, and the reduced out of pocket fees will vary based on what each provider currently charges and the age of your child.

Parents or caregivers who have questions

about the grant can contact the ministry’s Early Years branch by email at canadawideelccagreementinquiries@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-855-8249419.

The parent fee reduction grant will only be provided to child care facilities that are licensed with the Ministry of Education. The ministry continues to encourage existing unlicensed child care providers to become licensed so families can start benefiting from the fee reduction.

Upon becoming licensed, currently operating unlicensed providers will be eligible to receive funding to reduce parent fees retroactive to the date of their completed application submission.

More information on how to become a licensed child care facility can be found at https://www.sas-

katchewan.ca/business/ entrepreneurs-start-orexit-a-business/start-abusiness/managing-achild-care-business/starta-child-care-centre.

The Government of Canada is making a transformative investment to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in partnership with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners. This includes a historic federal investment of close to $1.1 billion in child care for Saskatchewan. The goal is to bring fees for regulated child care down to $10 per day on average within the next five years.

By the end of 2022, the Government of Canada is aiming to reduce average fees for regulated early learning and child care by 50 per cent to make it more affordable for families.

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Prognathodon found in southwest Saskatchewan.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum unveils new fossil find An exciting fossil find in southwest Saskatchewan a Prognathodon - is creating quite a stir in the lab at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM).

Often called the ‘T.rex of the sea’ because of their massive skulls and teeth adapted for a mixture of cutting and crushing - Prognathodons are mosasaurs, related to the RSM’s famous Tylosaurus

specimen.

“This is a very significant find and we are very excited about the prospects of this specimen,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “This is another example of the excellent work being done by the RSM’s research staff and that there is always something new happening at the RSM.” To date, RSM staff have collected the major-

ity of the skull, most of the neck, and a few bones from further back in the skeleton. It appears as though this specimen had a skull approximately 130 centimetres in length, compared to the three known specimens collected in Alberta, which are roughly 80 to 90 centimetres in length.

Like many fossil discoveries, this specimen is taking a number of years to unearth.

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Originally found by an area resident, Parks Canada was contacted to investigate the discovery in Grasslands National Park in 2012.

Parks Canada and RSM staff visited the site in November 2012 and collected small fragments of the skull.

Additional surface material was collected in 2013.

RSM staff secured a permit in 2019 to dig at the site and recovered some material just under the surface.

Parks Canada staff, RSM palaeontologists and graduate students went back in September 2021 to expand the dig and trace the surface material.

“Some of the world’s most exciting fossil finds have been unearthed in Western Canada and this giant Prognathodon, found in Grasslands National Park, adds to our knowledge of the ancient sea life that once covered Saskatchewan,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.

“Parks Canada is proud to work with the Royal

Saskatchewan Museum to expand our scientific knowledge, fire our imagination, and share these discoveries with the public for years to come.”

Prognathodon lived in the Western Interior Seaway, which was a shallow continental sea that extended from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean throughout much of the Cretaceous period, about 75 million years ago.

“We were pleasantly surprised to find most of the front of the skull was preserved, and additional bones are running into the hillside,” RSM Palaeontologist Dr. Ryan McKellar said. “This new find is going to add another incredible piece to the Saskatchewan’s provincial collection held at the RSM and we want to thank Parks Canada for their assistance in this amazing discovery.”

In Saskatchewan, Bearpaw Shale was deposited by this seaway across much of southern Saskatchewan.

Grasslands National Park West Block is one of the best places to find fossils in this rock layer

because of the park’s extensive badlands exposures. It is hoped that more of the body can be recovered in the coming summer and could add another marine reptile more than 10 metres in total body length to the provincial collection.

The specimen will be housed at the RSM and is expected to be part of new fossil exhibits planned for the museum in three or four years.

To learn more about the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s programming and world class research, visit https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/, Facebook (@RoyalSaskMuseum), Twitter (@royalsaskmuseum), Instagram (@ royalsaskmuseum), and YouTube https://www. youtube.com/royalsaskmuseum..

Note: Visitors 12 and older must be fully vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test to visit the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

Visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for further information about how to obtain proof of vaccination and the latest COVID-19 information.

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Saskatchewan RCMP: First degree murder charge laid in death of Cst. Patton On June 12, 2021, an Indian Head RCMP officer died in the line of duty while investigating two suspects who were driving a stolen pick-up truck from Manitoba.

As a result of the initial investigation, two individuals, an adult male and an adult female, were arrested and charged.

“The words “investigation is ongoing” often accompanies many of our public statements. Since June 12, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North investigators have remained committed to the investigation into the death of Cst. Shelby Patton. This includes conducting further wit-

ness interviews and completing forensic examinations. As the result of continuous work and consultation with Crown Prosecution, the adult male is now charged with one count of first degree murder,” said Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP. The initial manslaughter charges laid against both individuals in relation to Cst. Patton’s death have been withdrawn and the following new charges laid: · Alphonse Stanley Traverse (1979-09-04) from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been charged with

one count, 1st Degree Murder, Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code (previous manslaughter charge withdrawn). · Marlene Velma Louise Pagee (197810-05), from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been charged with one count, Accessory After the Fact to Murder, Section 240 of the Criminal Code (previous manslaughter charge withdrawn) All other previously announced charges remain before the courts and both individuals have remained in custody since their respective arrests. Traverse appeared in Regina Provincial Court at 9:30

$4.38M for skills and training programs Recently, the Government of S a s k a t c h e w a n announced the funding of approximately $4.38 million for Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and several other training institutions to deliver skills training programs to help continuing to grow a skilled workforce in Saskatchewan.

This funding will allow these institutions to expand their skills training programs in the construction, welding, and health care sectors to help meet the labour needs of businesses. It also supports key actions of the Saskatchewan Growth Plan to ensure u n d e r- r e p r e s e n t e d

groups are enabled to participate in the economy.

“Saskatchewan is making significant investments in training our provincial workforce as we enter a period of strong growth coming out of the pandemic,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “This funding will prioritize training for individuals who are under-represented in the workforce, it will promote a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and it will grow the number of skilled workers in high-demand occupations in communities across Saskatchewan.”

Several of these new training opportunities will be targeted at

Indigenous individuals and will be delivered through partnerships between training institutions and the communities. The expansion of the Tiny House Project is one such project, and will provide Indigenous apprentices with work experiences, while working towards their journeyperson certificates by building small, modular houses in their local communities.

The training will be funded through the Canada-Saskatchewan Labour Market Transfer Agreements and provided by the SATCC and several other training institutions.

For more information call 306-787-8131 or chris. gunningham@gov.sk.ca.

a.m. and Pagee will appear at 2:00 p.m. today.

“The RCMP community and Indian Head rallied around our officers and local detachment and

have announced wonderful tributes to an exceptional police officer.

Time continues to pass, but we will not forget the ultimate sacrifice of

our friend and colleague, Cst. Patton,” shared Assistant Commissioner Blackmore.

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Shoot-out win Saturday for Terriers

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Headed into December the Yorkton Terriers are flirting with a .500 record sitting at 11-12-0-3 for 25 points and second place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division.

Estevan sits atop the Viterra with 38 points, with Melville third with 19 and Weyburn with 17.

Saturday night at the Westland Insurance Arena saw the Nipawin Hawks swoop in to play the Yorkton Terriers.

The first period of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League contest did not see either team find an edge as it was a scoreless 20-minutes.

The second period was a carbon copy of the first, again with no scoring.

The third repeated the second as the goaltenders; Kael DePape for Yorkton and Chase Hamm for the Hawks both stopped all the rubber thrown their way.

The scoreless con-

rolled Friday, and sputtered Saturday.

“I kind of had a feeling it was going to be (low scoring),” said Hehr, adding both the Terriers and Hawks are “very good defensive hockey teams.”

But, at least the Terriers scratched out the shoot-out win to take two points, something Hehr said they didn’t manage earlier in the season.

“They’re really digging deep and coming out with the two points,” he said.

Friday night LaRonge visited Yorkton Friday for an SJHL contest. test headed to the fiveminute, three-on-three extra frame and again no one scored, setting up the shoot-out.

Finally, with the first Terrier shot in the shootout Clay Sleeva beat Hamm for what would prove the winner, giving the home team a 1-0 win.

DePape earned the shut-out turning away

21 shots, while Hamm was tagged with the loss facing 26.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said the team has played well after a lopsided 6-1 loss in Estevan Tuesday.

“I thought we had a good first period (in Estevan),” he said, adding the Terriers then “got away from the game

plan ...

“You have to be committed to a game plan for a full 60-minutes.”

The game tonight and the 6-2 win Friday over LaRonge were a much more complete effort, suggested Hehr.

“The last two games I felt we played a full 60-minutes,” he said.

Of course the offence

The LaRonge Ice Wolves were at the Westland Insurance Arena in Yorkton for a tilt with the local Terriers Friday.

And the two teams had their offences on fire in the first period of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game.

The Terriers hit the scoresheet first with a goal by Colby Vranai just 3:54 in.

A powerplay goal from Gavin Mattey at 8:39 tied the score for LaRonge.

Clay Sleeva gave the home side the lead again at 13:04.

Mattey scored his second of the night, an unassisted goal at 15:22 to again tie the game.

The Terriers again took a 3-2 lead at 16:48 on a short-handed effort, again by Sleeva.

The lead held until the first intermission.

In the second period Kishaun Gervais scored at 1:30 to extend the Terrier lead to 4-2, with a powerplay effort by Erik Boers at 8:35 making it 5-2.

The Terriers struck early in the third, Tanner Sklaruk notching a powerplay marker only 18-seconds in making it a 6-2 score.

And, that would be it, as neither team were able to score again, leaving the home team with a four-goal victory.

Mid-week action It was a game that might have been considered something of a measuring stick for the Yorkton Terriers.

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Rush coach excited for season start Lacrosse fans in Saskatchewan finally have reason to smile again.

After some 22-months of inactivity -- on March 13, 2020, the National Lacrosse League indefinitely suspended its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and then on June 4, 2020, the league announced that the 2020 playoffs were cancelled due to the pandemic – the NLL is set to start a new season.

That means the Saskatchewan Rush are currently preparing for their first game of the 2021-22 season, starting on the road in Halifax Dec. 4, then kicking off their home schedule Dec. 11, against defending NLL champion Calgary.

“Obviously we’re

fired up to get back at it,” said Rush head coach Jeff McComb in a recent interview.

McComb said there might be at least a bit of a silver lining to the long lay-off, players having time to reflect of why they play the game.

“We’re all re-energized,” he said, adding he thinks players have “remembered how much they love it, why they do it.

“Sometimes you lose that when you’re in the middle of it.”

For the Rush being in the middle of it has meant being a consistent powerhouse since before even arriving in Saskatoon in for the 2016 NLL season, which McComb said has meant a lot of high pressure games.

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Sports The extended time off, while unfortunate, has allowed players to fully heal physical injuries and to clear their minds too.

The layoff of course has meant a few wrinkles as the Rush ready for the season, starting with having two years of draft choices to look at, meaning more players in camp.

“There was more

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teaching at camp,” said McComb, adding with draft choices and new veteran players such as Josh Currier and Matt Beers with the team for the first time “they had to learn our system.”

Taking the approach of teaching was actually a good thing, said McComb, since it tended to reduce the hard physical approach practices can take, allowing players time to get back into full game shape after months off in some cases.

Two draft choices not at camp were the Rush’s two first round selections at number six and seven overall from earlier this year; Jake Boudreau, a lefty transition, and Ryan Barnable, a left defenceman.

Boudreau a Brampton, Ontario, native will return for a final season with Robert Morris University where he already earned a pair of conference Academic Honor Roll awards with the Colonials.

Barnable is returning for a final season of NCAA action with the 2021 Div. III champion RIT Tigers. In 2019, Barnable earned Second Team All-American honors and was a First Team All-Liberty League selection.

“Ecstatic with both picks,” said Rush general manager Derek Keenan in a team release following the draft. “Both players fit our D-transition mold and both fit our future plans as they are returning to finish their NCAA eligibility.

Boudreau being there at number seven was

a bit of a shocker. We were kind of background high-fiving off-camera.

Barnable is a player I’ve watched since he was a young boy, so we’re very familiar with his tenacity and skill set.”

Overall, McComb said fans shouldn’t expect a big change in the way the Rush play.

“I don’t expect much difference in terms of philosophy or our system,” he said, adding the Rush will continue to focus on being “a defence first group.”

The Rush coach said he feels the defensive unit is the kind capable of “getting in your face, pressuring you, to try and turn you over.”

Of course there are some notable changes too.

To begin, the Rush who lost Matt Hossack, was the first pick of Panther City Lacrosse in the NLL expansion draft for the first year club, is a great young defenseman for Panther City. Hossack played four years for Saskatchewan, scoring 12 goals and 26 assists, while picking up 216 loose balls and causing 50 turnovers.

Next veteran goaltender Evan Kirk headed to Rochester.

“From a fan perspective that will probably be the biggest change,” said McComb.

Adam Shute is the heir apparent to the starting job.

“When we knew Kirk wasn’t going to come back we had no qualms where we were going next. We think Adam (Shute) can do the job,” said McComb.

Fan favourite Jeremy Thompson has also moved on joining Hossack and fellow Rush player Travis Cornwall on Panther Lacrosse.

McComb said the popular Thompson will be missed by fans, adding “he did a lot of work in the community we were appreciative of.”

But, decisions have

to be made in terms of contracts and Thompson ultimate chose to take an “opportunity elsewhere,” said the Rush coach.

With familiar faces moving on, come opportunities for new players.

Veterans Beers over from Vancouver and Currier from Philadelphia are the most notable additions.

Beers brings “a little bit of grit, a bit of meanness,” said McComb, while adding Currier has skills at forward that can generate offence from both outside and inside.

“Both fit well with what we want to do,” he said.

Some younger players have caught McComb’s eye too.

Marshall Powless is a young player, the teams top draft pick in 2020, with offensive skills who will be looked at for some playing time, said the Rush coach.

Connor McClelland who signed a two-year deal with the Rush earlier this year has looked good in camp. McClelland was the second of two first-round picks by the Rush in the last NLL Entry Draft, selected 12th overall out of Marquette University (NCAA) / Brampton (Ontario Jr. ‘A’).

And Bobby Kidd, the team’s second round pick in 2020, also drew mention from McComb.

Rush and NLL fans will have a new treat this season as well, as the NLL, along with TSN, have announced Game of the Week’ on the TSN broadcast schedule for the 2021-22 regular season, featuring games from the home arenas of every Canadian franchise. The 20-game regular season broadcast schedule begins with the relocated Albany Firewolves going to Hamilton to take on the Toronto Rock Saturday, Dec. 4.

The Rush are scheduled to play in five of the televised games.

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An eye on fertilizer prices One thing about farming as a career you will need to be adaptable to change, for change is the one constant of the agriculture sector.

The weather can change in a matter of hours, and a big change need not happen outside the front door to have a significant impact.

A major weather event in any of the grain growing regions with significant export sales can ripple throughout the market.

Stock market jumps and declines, war skirmishes, anything that hits the energy sector, the ups and downs of

Canadian currency and various governmental issues on the international stage, can all change things on the farm rather dramatically.

At present, farmers have to be keeping a rather close eye on the nitrogen fertilizer market.

There is a global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer and anytime there is a shortage prices climb, in this case to record levels, which will certainly limit the impact of high grains and oilseed prices, given lower yields this fall due to drought con-

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The high fertilizer prices have to be a real head scratcher for farmers coming out of a dry year, and while prices have been high, they know high prices always come down.

The fall rains and

early snow hint at better moisture conditions, but it’s a long way until seeding and the impact of much-talked of ‘climate change’ whether cyclical or long-term, are an unknown.

And prices are always a bit of a wild

card, and in some cases production is already allocated to cover 2021 contracts, so what might be the returns in 2022 are perhaps harder to determine than most years.

So how great a risk do farmers wish to take in terms of spending on fertilizer?

Do you invest in the usual fertilizer quantities which will mean added costs, in order to maximize production if the moisture comes?

Or, do you trim back inputs to lower costs with uncertain moisture conditions ahead?

And, of course there

is the potential for current pressure on nitrogen fertilizer to tighten even more by spring pushing prices even higher.

The uncertainty surrounding fertilizer is major since it is a primary element in production, and given production pressures at the farm level this past fall, you know farmers would like to make sure they have the foundation for top yields in 2022 to make up some of the shortfall, and to grab some prices which may decline but will likely still be better than is usual.

High-quality wheat crop despite challenging growing conditions Winnipeg, Manitoba – The question that Canadian wheat customers are asking, How did the drought affect this year’s wheat quality? Despite the hot and dry conditions, farmers grew almost 22 million tonnes of wheat. Until the crop was analyzed, there was concern that quality might be negatively affected but the Canadian system showed its strength this year resulting in a crop that has maintained its quality.

Each year, information sharing sessions are organized to update customers on what they can expect from this

year’s wheat crop. Due to COVID-19, New Crop sessions are virtual.

New Crop Webinars are focused for global buying regions with four webinars taking place in November and December.

“International buyers have already been receiving shipment of Canadian wheat and the webinars provide key information to our customers,” said Dean Dias, Chief Executive Officer of Cereals Canada. “Customers in Asia are quality focused and Canadian wheat is an integral part of their wheat milling blends.”

Asia is a key region for

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Webinar attendees will learn that this year’s crop was above average in quality and consistent with the 10-year average.

While it was a challenging growing season for Canadian farmers, they selected, planted and grew good wheat varieties and applied sustainable growing practices to produce a quality crop. “The dry growing season resulted in high protein content that was higher than average and despite the challenges this past year, mill-

ing yields are comparable to last year,” said Elaine Sopiwnyk, VicePresident of Technical Services. “A high proportion of all major wheat classes from the 2021 crop year had high protein content and graded in the top 2 grades.”

High protein content is a direct result of the growing conditions. “We have seen this in the past when hot and dry environmental conditions produced higher protein content in the wheat,” said Dias. “While the drought caused concern, the industry came together in partnership during these pandemic times to produce a

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KONKEL - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jacob William Konkel. He peacefully went home to be with his Savior; surrounded by family, sitting in his favorite chair, on November 21st.

Jack was the second-eldest of ten children from Theodore. His early years were spent at school, helping on the family farm, and happily helping his mom in the house... cleaning, doing mountains of dishes and sometimes caring for his many younger siblings. As a young man, Jack farmed with his dad, enjoyed doing construction, and held numerous other jobs within the community. Soon after marrying, he moved to Wisconsin.

There he became a machinist and worked in the tool and die industry.

He was busy raising three daughters, operating a small hobby farm, hunting, serving at church and in the community, and had a passion for sharing scripture with children through AWANA. In 2001, Jack returned to Saskatchewan to care for his aging parents. Following the death of his parents and wife, he opened a welding and machine shop, was blessed with another marriage, began raising sheep and goats again, and operated Beaverdale Blacksmith. His passion for fixing vehicles and farm machinery continued for his entire life. After the passing of his second wife, he continued working on his farm, working for neighbors, and spending much time with all his grandchildren. Jack was one of a kind and the salt of the earth! He worked very hard his whole life, staying active and busy right up until the day that he met his Savior face-to-face. He was full of smiles, infectious laughs, and was always the life of the party. He was spontaneous and adventurous, spent many hours setting puzzles, and played cards late into the night.

Jack’s love for telling jokes and goofy disposition made him easy to get along with. He always had time to stop for coffee and a visit. His love for, and acceptance of others were evident to all. Jack was generous, almost to a fault. He had a humble intelligence, and a wealth of experience to share, but never forced it on anyone. He also had a stubborn streak a mile long, and knew how to clear a room! Jack had a knack for sometimes saying the wrong thing at the wrong time… but never with a malicious spirit. He was tender-hearted, quick with a hug, and often had to hide tears during tender moments. Jack had a deep faith, which involved daily reading scripture, meditating on The Word, and sharing what he learned with others. Jack had a genuine concern for the welfare of others, and desired to see everyone in his life come to a saving knowledge of their Heavenly Father, the Creator of the universe, who died on the cross to save us from our sins. He truly lived out his faith, not just in words, but in everything he did, everywhere he went, and every life he quietly (or sometimes not so quietly) influenced. Jack lived out Psalm 107:1 every day, “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Although Jack’s life ended before we were ready, the time that he spent in our lives was memorable and full of joy. We want to honour his love of life with a service to rejoice in the wonderful memories. It will be held in the summer of 2022. All who were touched by Jack’s life are welcomed (contact the family for details). Being the life of every party, Jack wanted us to celebrate his life in the same way. Jack was predeceased by his first wife, Edeltraud, and second wife, Ruby, as well as by his parents Harold and Nettie, and his sister Clara. He is survived by his three daughters: Angie Konkel; Alethea (John) Gulrud; Tena (Ashley) Duff; 42 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews that he loved and touched deeply. He is also survived by siblings: August (Esther); Mel (Laura); Verna (Peter) Wiebe; Ben; Dave (Karin); Stan (Val); Clarence (Michelle); Martha (Bernd) Breitkreuz. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jack’s memory to Teen Challenge, PO Box 21111 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 or to Watoto, 3310 South Service Road, Suite 103 Burlington, ON L7N 3M6.

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BODNAR - Anne Bodnar (nee Rehaluk) of Yorkton, widow of William passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home at the age of 96. Anne was born in Ethelbert MB on September 28, 1925 the daughter of Michael and Amelia Rehaluk. She was the youngest of 10 children and was predeceased by her siblings: Bill, Philip, Stephanie (Olive), Paul, Dan, Steve, Kay, Mary, and Eileen. She was raised on the family farm and grew up sharing her parents’ strong work ethic and family values. She married William (Bill) Bodnar in 1945 and they shared 56 years together before his passing in 2001. They resided on the farm in the Ethelbert district until 1953. After a brief time in Calder, SK they moved to Yorkton in 1955.

Anne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She devoted her life to her family, who were her most treasured possession and embraced her role as a homemaker. She worked tirelessly providing and caring for her family. Bill and Anne’s neighbours on Maple Avenue became very special friends, and they loved gathering with them on weekends to play cards and socialize.

Anne was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Church for over 60 years, and together with Bill volunteered in the church hall cooking and serving.

Anne had a passion for gardening, and spent countless hours caring for it and sharing generously the fruits of her labour. She loved to cook and bake. Her Ukrainian dishes were second to none, and her freezer was always full of tasty desserts. There was never a shortage of food around the supper table. She treasured her Ukrainian heritage and maintained and shared the traditions and customs with her family. Anne was a strong and determined woman. She learned how to drive and obtained her driver’s license in her 70’s, an accomplishment she was very proud of.

She lived independently in her own home until she was 94. She liked to be active, going for walks daily that often included a stop for coffee and a chance to visit with friends. In Bill’s final years, she walked to the nursing home every day to visit him. Anne enjoyed music and loved to dance. After Bill’s passing, she was fortunate to meet a special friend, Arnold Weir.

Together they attended dances every weekend right up into her 90’s, walked together, and travelled. Her physical work in the garden, combined with her active lifestyle helped contribute to a long and exceptionally healthy life. Anne will be lovingly remembered by her five sons, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Son Dave (JoAnne) of Regina, their children DeAnne Csada (Derek) and great- grandchildren Alexis (Braden), Brock, Wyatt and Morgan, Todd (Courtney) and great - grandchildren Autumn and Emma, Ryan (Ashley) and great- grandchild (Daxtin); son John (Sheryl) of Yorkton, their children Jonathan (Jenna) and great -grandchildren Nash and Anna, and Michael (Tamara); son Larry of Lake Forest California; son Don (Shelley) of Saskatoon and their children Chris (Stephanie) and Brittany McFadden (Eoin) and great-grandchild Cian; and son Rob of Yorkton. The family would like to thank the caregivers and nurses at the Yorkton Regional Hospital, Foam Lake Jubilee Nursing Home, and the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, for the care provided to our mother this past year. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the Funeral Choir. The cross bearer was Nash Bodnar and the epistle reader was Don Bodnar. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jonathan Bodnar, Michael Bodnar, Tamara Hoffman, Ryan Bodnar, Derek Csada and Wyatt Csada serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in Anne’s memory may be made to Camp Easter Seal as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com

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OSTAPOWICH - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Willie Ostapowich. Willie was born September 11, 1937 to Wasyl and Jennie Ostapowich on their farm outside of Veregin, SK. He worked with his family, older sister Rose, big brother Steve and little Nellie – who passed away as a baby.

While living on the eastern part of Saskatchewan, he met Barbara Finnie and they married in Kamsack in 1960. Will worked with the Highways Department and they raised three children - Michele, Tracy and Darrin. They lived in cities across Saskatchewan….Saskatoon, Swift Current, Yorkton, Rosetown and Kamsack; dancing, camping, bowling, cards, socializing and enjoying their family, friends and community until Barb passed away in 1993. In late 2000, Will reconnected with Carol Frerichs and their friendship quickly turned into a romance. In July 2001, the pair married and Will’s family grew to include Carol’s relatives. For 20 years, Will and Carol danced, travelled, crafted, curled and cross country skied. Will loved outdoors, fishing, bonfires and even jumped out of an airplane in his seventies. Will was a lovable, caring, sensitive man. He was also quite the character! He loved to play the prankster whenever he could - always smiling and planning the next “event”.

Will was always around to help, whether it was flipping pancakes for the church, making posters for the bowling league or helping his wife with community volunteer work…he was always happy to help! Willie will be missed and remembered by his family – daughters Michele and Ted, Tracy and Randy and son Darrin; his grandchildren and their families Kailyn, Adam, Cameron and Benson; Kimberly, Jay and Trance; Leta, Joey and Corinna; Jenny, Jamie, Dustyn and Cyerra; Teega, Michael, Jayden and Jerome and Tamika, Chris and Benjamin and Taylor. He welcomed extended family as Steeven, Kyle and Kali, Jorden (Jordyn according to Grandpa) with Chris and Bowie joined when Michele brought them into his life. All family was profoundly important to Will. Nieces and nephews were always welcome to his home. He was predeceased by his niece Bernice, but held a strong relationship with her family, as well as Jenny, Bernice, Tammy, Bruce, Diedrie, Stacey, Lorilee and Jamie. Then that big old heart of Will’s was welcomed by Carol’s children and their families Norma and Kevin, Dennis and Jen, Karen and Ian and Steve and Tammie. Will found great comfort, support and love from the people who surrounded him and he gave the love, support and comfort right back. We are all better because we had him in our world. A Celebration of Will’s Life was held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rosetown United Church with Reverend Allan Gairns officiating. A recording of the service may be viewed at https://www.shanidarfuneralservices.com/obituary/Will-OSTAPOWICH. Donations in Will’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Rosetown United Church. To send online condolences please visit shanidarfuneralservices.com. Arrangements entrusted to Colette Thompson.

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same in the third period as Brandon Ambrozik and Kade Runke added goals for the home side as the Bruins skated away with a 6-1 win.

Kael DePape faced 36 shots in the Terrier net being tagged with the loss, while Boston Bilous earned the win for Estevan facing 30.

Next up for the Terriers is a scheduled road visit to Melfort Friday, then off to Estevan for action Saturday.

The Terriers next home game is Dec. 11, against Melville. The game will feature the ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ with the plush toys going to the Salvation Army’s Christmas toy drive.

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Continued from page A10 The Terriers, sitting second in the Viterra Division of the SJHL were in Estevan against the top-spot Estevan Bruins Tuesday.

The Terriers got off to the sort of start you want on the road as Karsten Kruska scored 35 seconds into the game.

But, Caelan Fitzpatrick would find the equalizer for the home team at 18:26.

In the second period it was the Bruins turn to strike early with Nolan Jones at 1:45 and Mark Rumsey scoring at 2:30.

Fitzpatrick was back for his second of the contest at 10:43 to make it 4-1 for Estevan.

It was more of the

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Parade

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The annual Santa Day Parade was held Sunday, with the big guy himself making an appearance.

The parade, as it was in 2020, was held in reverse, with the floats parked at the Gallagher Centre Arena parking lot, and people driving through to enjoy the efforts of local businesses.

People were asked to enter at the Tim Horton’s entrance but were asked to not line-up before 4 p.m. and there was a long line down Broadway Street as the time approached.

Thank You The Royal Canadian Legion, General Alexander Ross Branch #77 Yorkton, would like to thank the supporting members, businesses and organizations who supported this year’s poppy campaign.

Lest we forget

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If you didn’t have a vehicle there was an option. Pedestrian bus pick-up at 4, 5 and 6 pm at the Legacy Coop City bus stop took riders through the parade.

(No pedestrians were allowed on foot through the parade.)

The first 500 vehicles received a family goodie bag.

People could tune into YBID Santa Radio at 90.5 for details and Santa talks during the parade.

Funding for the event was provided

by Sask Lotteries and the Gallagher Centre parking lot provided by the Gallagher Centre.

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During your grief-filled Christmas season, God is close

During your grieffilled Christmas season, God is close Grief is an unruly visitor anytime; even more so when it descends at Christmas.

Surrounded by the mirth of others, the knife of loss cuts on both sides. For a time, the death of a beloved shuts normal faculties down. Leaves only what’s necessary to survive the next moment: our own breath, though every puff feels like a new wound.

I received the call one snowy November day. It feels like yesterday, but two decades have passed. “If you want to see your sister again, you should come.”

From separate provinces, I, my other sister and our elderly parents travelled to Alberta.

Beside Sandra’s bed, holding Sandra’s hand, we said the necessary things. Then we watched Sandra go home.

Our faith told us something glorious: she’d gone to live with Jesus, pain-free. Our frailty told us something shattering—she’d simply gone, and far too soon. The pain of her absence sliced us, and twinned with the complexities of regret, devastated us.

Sorrow like that carves a gaping hollow in a body, making even simple things impossible. Picking up the phone. Driving a car.

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Sunny Side Up Answering easy questions. Remembering to eat and drink. Choosing what to wear. Making a choice, period.

Someone has said that God comes to us in the people who come to us. He visited our family through earthly angels that year; strangers all.

Some simply sat with us. Others brought the healing balm of music.

Some brought food,

some remained silent, others spoke healing words. Made necessary phone calls. Some of those compassionate strangers stayed with us until it didn’t hurt so much to breathe, until we could get up, limp on to do the necessary things. Their strength bolstered ours.

In the dark hollows of your own crises, perhaps you’ve met

earthly angels too.

Maybe you’ve been one; a neighbour, a passerby, a pastor, friend or family member, even a stranger. They come without beckoning, simply to be with the hurting. To do what must be done, even when what must be done is simply sitting together in one place.

I’ve wondered, in the years since my sister’s death, if it took that for me to truly appreciate the deepest meaning of Christmas—that God is never absent in our darkest moments. That when emotional paralysis prevents a victorious grasping onto him, he has already grasped onto us.

“The virgin will be

with child, and will give birth to a Son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 What we celebrate at Christmas is God’s answer to the most universal prayer of humanity: “God, be with me.

God, stay with me.”

Through Jesus within us, and those who come to us in his compassionate spirit, God answers, “Beloved, I’m right here.”

If sorrow haunts you at Christmas, remember. And if loss of any kind has carved a chunk from someone you know, as it has for so very many during this pandemic, do what you are able. Call. Go. Stand by. Love. In Jesus’ name.

Sugar comes from plants Last time we sat down for a cup of tea, we chatted about one of the “flavors of Christmas”, cinnamon. Why don’t we talk about a flavor that goes so perfectly with cinnamon, and one used in abundance at Christmas: sugar.

Sugar is something we take for granted, a staple in the ‘baking’ aisle in the grocery store. But before it appears here, where does sugar actually come from?

I did some homework and this is what I learned: sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets.

We’ve all seen pictures of sugar cane: long, leafy stalks that grow in tropical parts of the world like the West Indies, India and Brazil. Sugar beets grow in cooler places than the tropics, places

like the US, Europe, and yes, even right in Canada.

Sugar is one of the oldest flavorings in the world, with evidence that it was used in a primitive form around 8000 BC. It was such a valuable commodity at one time that it was kept under lock and key.

The reason sugar cane and sugar beets are the “sugar plants” is because they have such a lot of sugar in their makeup.

It’s quite a process for each plant. The sugarcane is cut, the juice is taken out, and then it is purified, filtered, and crystalized. Guess what, it is “raw” sugar before going through the refinery and becoming the white sparkly sugar we know as “sugar”.

Sugar beets are dug out, the tops cut off, and then they are washed,

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Gardener’s Notebook sliced and boiled to extract the sugar.

The amazing thing that the sugar that is produced after all these steps is the same pure sugar that we would enjoy if tasted it in our favorites fruits or vegetables.

There’s more than one kind of sugar. They all start off from sugar juice from the canes or the beets, but what happens to the sugar juice

next gives us very interesting variety. We can go by color, white or brown, and this depends on the amount of molasses that is added to the sugar.

Turbinado sugar is also called ‘raw’ or ‘demerara’ sugar. It has larger crystals that regular brown sugar. Muscovado sugar is darker brown, since the molasses has not been removed, and has a stronger flavor. By now you are probably, like I

was, wondering how and where molasses comes into the picture. Well, more homework: and I learned that molasses is a by-product of the process that makes sugar!

Now we know!

But even with white sugar, there is variety based on the size of the crystals: we have granular sugar, powdered sugar (icing sugar), and even superfine sugar (this is often called ‘caster sugar’ if you are looking at recipes from the UK) and it has the smallest crystals so that it will dissolve quickly, perfect for baking. Sanding sugar is sugar used to add sparkle to cookie tops. There is also coarse sugar with large grains, and that is what we might use to make candy.

And as if that isn’t

enough, there is also fruit sugar which has small, uniform crystals that are perfect for dry mixes that we buy, because the size of the crystals stops the sugar from settling to the bottom. There is something to everything, isn’t there?

I know that I will be thinking of all this the next time I am baking.

It is really quite amazing that all these sugars come from the harvesting of two plants, sugar cane and sugar beets. And imagine all the sweet delights that are ours to enjoy because of this process.

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Raider boys finish fifth in volleyball

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Regional High Schools boy’s volleyball team competed in the provincial finals tournament recently.

The Raiders went into the 10-team event ranked seventh.

The Raiders started round robin play facing Lloydminster ranked third in the field with YRHS winning in two straight.

Next up was sixth ranked Regina Campbell, and the Raiders again won in two straight.

Against second ranked Saskatoon St. Joseph’s the Raiders finally came up short losing 2-1.

But, against Saskatoon Bethlehem Yorkton got back to its winning ways taking the match two straight.

The Raiders ended up with identical 3-1 records as Lloydminster and Saskatoon St. Joseph’s in their pool, but ended up ranked first due to tie breakers.

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close knit.

“They all get along on and off the court,” he said, reiterating “(they) really were a pleasure to coach.

“They played with excitement and had lots of fun on the court – never got down on themselves, or each other when things were not going their way.”

Pfeifer said it was gratifying just to be back on the court, especially for the older players.

“It really was nice for the Grade 12s to get a full season in this year as last year’s season was cancelled due to COVID restrictions,” he said.

Graduating players are Reid Pfeifer, Josh Needham, Jakob Surjik, Justin Adam, Chris Cole, Justin Romulo and Jon Soriano.

Pfeifer also handed out some kudos to those who helped the team throughout the season, starting with his wife Michelle, who was assistant coach and team manager, the Good Spirit School Division and YRHS.

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Back row from left: Coach Dion Pfeifer , Carter Potzus, Reid Pfeifer, Jakob Surjik, Josh Needham, Chris Cole, coach Michelle Pfeifer. Front row from left: Yancee Saracho, Josh Johnson, Justin Adam, Nathan Matechuk, Justine Romulo, Jon Soriano, Liam Baron however, did not go the Raiders way, losing to host Centennial, which went into the event ranked fifth overall. The loss relegated YRHS to fifth overall at the tournament.

“The team really did have a very successful season having placed very well in every tournament we attended,” offered their head coach Dion Pfeifer.

“The group of student ath-

letes this year is amongst the best I have had the pleasure of coaching. Their dedication and love for the sport of volleyball really is second to none.”

Pfeifer added the team was

Buying local for the holidays: a gift to your community The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many merchants and service providers in your area. But did you know that if you buy local this Christmas, you’ll help support your community? Here’s what you should know.

A SMALL GESTURE WITH A BIG IMPACT In addition to endorsing the merchants in your area, buying local allows you to contribute to your region’s economy by keeping jobs in the community. Plus, it’s a great way to invest in your neighbourhood’s businesses. Afterall, your support is what makes it possible for them to offer a wide variety of products and services.

Furthermore, a business that earns more money from transactions made by local citizens contributes a greater amount of tax revenue to the government. This money can then be reinvested in services that benefit the entire community.

Finally, buying local products helps protect the environment. This is because fewer greenhouse gases are emitted when locally made goods are transported to stores in the area.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX Buying local isn’t just about the products you can put in a shopping cart; it’s also about investing in your region’s many services. For example, think of the various offerings provided by regional businesses in the arts such as museums, theatres, galleries and more.

This year for Christmas, consider giving an experience as a gift. It may turn out to be the perfect way to spend quality time with a loved one.

SPECIAL DEALS AND GREAT OPPORTUNITIES During the holiday season, it’s not uncommon to see city officials and business organizations implement initiatives to encourage people to buy local. This may include posting online directories that list all the businesses in the area. In addition, sometimes stores will offer special promotions, gifts and discounts to local residents.

This year for Christmas, give yourself and your community the gift of buying local.

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