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Carrying Ukraine flags and signs supporting the people of Ukraine, more than 100 gathered Sunday in Yorkton.

Rally held is support of Ukraine

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A rally in support of Ukraine was held Sunday at City Centre Park in Yorkton.

The turnout was a good one in the eyes of organizer Larissa Vancaeseele Chair of the Yorkton branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

“I’m very encouraged by the turnout we had today,” she said, estimating the crowd at more than 100, adding those showing support for Ukraine ranged from the young to the elderly.

Vancaeseele said while many in the crowd had direct family ties to Ukraine at some point, others were just people in the community showing support for a country facing invasion by Russian military forces.

The showing of flags and

signs supporting the people of Ukraine was a symbol to the people facing Russian guns.

Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley said support for the rally was a good sign.

“My heart goes out to them,” he said of those in Ukraine.

At the same time Hippsley, said invasion behind the rally “is absolutely horrific’ especially when the Russian invasion of Ukraine might actually grow into what could be “World War III.” The situation in Ukraine is certainly unsettling, as Oksana Hamm read off a series of excerpts of the war’s early days.

“I’m very emotional (with) what’s happening in Ukraine,” she said, as she read that 198 civilians, including children had already been killed, with more than 1,000 wounded.

Hamm said many are “hid-

Speaker Oksana Hamm ing in basements with fear for their lives.”

Yorkton MLA Greg

Ottenbreit said the support shown for Ukraine was “heartwarming,” but that was not surprising given how many people in the city and area trace connections to Ukraine.

Ottenbreit said he himself married into a Ukrainian family, and through his involvement as Ukraine Relations Minister for seven years, got to know officials from Ukraine.

Through that position Ottenbreit said he became more aware of the history of Ukraine “and more recent happenings.”

In that regard Ottenbreit noted the Russian takeover in Crimea, “where people were dying every day,” a situation where there were warnings of more interference by Russia likely to happen. “. . . It’s come to fruition now.”

Ottenbreit said it is unfortunate more world leaders had

not paid attention to what the Crimea invasion was a prelude too, suggesting it was an unheard wake-up call.

Vancaeseele acknowledged that she feels the rest of the world must do more to support Ukraine.

“I do not think we are doing enough,” she said.

At present the reaction by those opposing the invasion outside Ukraine appears focused on sanctions, for example Canada suspending export permits to Russia, but Vancaeseele said that will not be enough.

“Russia is not going to back down to sanctions,” she said.

Asked if that means troops must be sent to Ukraine, Vancaeseele said she wasn’t sure she was ready to suggest that, then added “I fear that other countries will need to

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Scouts readying for Finnish Jamboree

By Calvin Daniels

Staff Writer A Scout Jamboree is planned for Finland in July, and five Yorkton Scouts and Venturers are

headed to the event. ”Seven people from Yorkton (including two leaders) will be joining 20 from Saskatchewan and 238 from across Canada,” explained local

leader Kent Latimer.

The event at Kajo is the eighth Finjamboree, organized by Guides and Scouts of Finland.

It will gather thousands of scouts together into

the forests of Evo, north of Helsinki both from Finland and abroad the week of July 15-23. ”We were going to go to one in Australia but that one got cancelled,”

said Latimer, so they have focused on getting to Finland instead.

The effort has included working to raise funds for the trip, with $28,000 being needed. The last

two years though have been a difficult time in which to raise dollars, said Latimer.

As a result they are still needing to

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Performer raises Telemiracle dollars

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer There was music with supper tonight at Tapp’s Sports Lounge & Grill in Yorkton.

And the music was being played for a good cause as well as supper time ambience.

The performance was

by James Betts from Melville who will be part of the TeleMiracle Sunday, March 5.

“He’s been on TeleMiracle three times before,” explained Betts’ wife Cassandra as her husband performed.

While she had joined

her husband for a few songs, at TeleMiracle it will just be her husband, adding her husband has been part of the provincewide telethon through the years because “he loves the cause.”

Cassandra also noted TeleMiracle is an opportunity for her husband

to use “the gifts God has given him to help people.”

The Kinsmen, Kinettes, and Kin Clubs of Saskatchewan organize TeleMiracle with proceeds going to the Kinsmen Foundation.

The foundation provides specialized mobility

and medical equipment to people and organizations throughout Saskatchewan, as well as travel assistance for residents in need of medical treatment outside their community.

Cassandra said they appreciate the funds raised “to help people

within Saskatchewan.”

For Cassandra that support hit close to home. As a teacher she had a student who required a special bike to get around the school, and the bike was funded through TeleMiracle, so it easy for the couple

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Yorkton Scouts last went to a major Jamboree in 2019.

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SCOUTS Continued from Page A1 raise $16K, an effort they are ’relaunching’ in earnest in the coming weeks with a bottle drive and

barbecues in the planning stages.

Anyone wanting to help in terms of the funding effort can call

Latimer at 621-1367.

Latimer said in terms of experience the Jamborees are amazing – the last one attended by

local youth being in West Virginia in 2019 – with COVID causing world event cancellations since.

“The kids we take to jamborees ... the personal growth they have is amazing. They walk a bit taller,” said Latimer.

While at the Jamboree the two leaders will volunteer where needed. He added the Scout movement is interesting in that leaders will gladly give up their holidays to take youth to Jamborees, pay their own way, and then work while at the events too.

Although the initial focus of the trip is the Jamboree, Latimer said on the return trip they will be stopping in Belgium where those attending will visit Passchendaele, Vimy and Flander’s Field, all famous as sites of importance to Canadian efforts in the First World War. Latimer said the opportunity to visit the sites made sense considering Scouts and the Royal Canadian Legion “have been working sideby-side for the last 35 years.”

The visits are also seen as a way to show the Scout and Venturers “what fighting for freedom really means,” said Latimer, adding it is important they have the opportunity “to walk where the soldiers did.”

Ukraine.

Ottenbreit said his government is already discussing how to help that process, noting Saskatchewan has long been a destination for immigrants from Ukraine.

Hippsley said thousands from Ukraine immigrated to the local area from the 1890s through to the 1920s, and they will welcome more now.

“As Canadians it’s what we do,” he said.

The rally Sunday was

the only activity scheduled locally for now, said Vancaeseele, adding their national body of the UCC is sending out updates on the situation in Ukraine regularly, and things are changing hourly.

TELEMIRACLE Continued from Page A1 to support the telethon “any way we can.”

The performance Friday was part of that effort. Cassandra said her husband had played at Tapp’s before and when he suggested a fundraiser for TeleMiracle it was a quick yes, with a portion of the rib special going to the telethon.

The funds raised will be presented when James performs, with Cassandra having a cameo appearance to present funds collected at Esterhazy School where she works.

If anyone would like to have Betts perform he can be found via Facebook under James ‘Jimbo’ Betts.

Jim and Cassandra Betts performed at Tapp’s Friday.

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support Ukraine (with troops).”

At this point Ottenbreit said he the Canadian reaction has

done about all that can be expected at this point.

“At this point there’s not a whole lot more to expect,” he said.

One of the moves by the Canadian government has been to fast track immigration from

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Vintage snowmobiles run at Happy Centre Community Club event

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer For much of the winter the primary weather word has been cold.

But Saturday temperatures climbed, the sun shone, and snowmobilers attending a vintage snowmobile derby southwest of Willowbrook were smiling.

The event has been held for a number of years, explained Wayne Nagy with the Happy Centre Community Club which organized the derby.

“We probably had one of the first vintage ones in the area. We’ve had lots,” he said.

The event has a sort of dual purpose, explained Nagy, being part about just having a fun day riding old sleds – in this case sleds that are from 1981 or older. The oldest sled was likely a 1966 Snow

Cruiser.

Other vintage sleds included a Johnson Golden Ghost 30 and an Aloutte Super Brute among numerous Artic Cats, Yamahas and even a Mercury or two.

The second purpose for the ride, which started out at the Happy Centre School was to raise money to help with some fix-up to the school building first constructed in 1905.

“We want to keep the building up. We hope to do some work this summer,” said Nagy, who added there are still people in the area who attended the rural school, including himself.

“For three years I came here. I used to drive a horse four-and-ahalf miles to school here, summer and winter – in all kinds of weather and there were no cellphones,” he said.

The event was expected to attract about 75 riders, said Nagy.

Perspective NDP need to get its leadership right

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Politics The problem with today’s Saskatchewan’s NDP isn’t just that they are too left-wing, representing an ideology too radical and far-removed from the mainstream views of this province.

Yes, this certainly has been the prevailing perception of the NDP under now out-going leader Ryan Meili.

But the NDP’s problems likely go much deeper than that.

The NDP under Meili actually lost more byelections than it won — including that critical Athabasca by-election that turned into Meili’s death knell because it was in seat that the NDP had only lost once in the previous 47 years.

And when it came to general election in October 2020, the NDP wound up with no more seats than it had before the campaign started.

Meili and the rest of the New Democrats were running against a government in a pandemic running up the biggest debt and deficits in Saskatchewan history. There were reasons to think they should have made gains.

As a doctor leading a party during a pandemic, this would be Meili’s time to shine. Whatever his political enemies might think of him, Ryan Meili wasn’t wrong about many pandemic-related issues.

But these results point to bigger issues for the NDP than Meili —issues much broader and deeper than the pandemic.

The problems for the NDP are clearly not just about Meili and his perceived left-wing views or his seeming eagerness to support the carbon tax. (As a point of fact, while Meili supported some form of carbon pricing, he didn’t specifically support the federal government program he and everyone else rightly identified as being ineffective in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.)

There was clearly greater emphasis on social policy and social concern under Meili’s leadership. But when you break it down to specific policies like more support for northerners and First Nations, health care and mental health, you are dealing with policies that no one now finds particularly radical.

Moreover, it can be argued that Meili’s predecessors Lorne Calvert, Dwain Lingenfelter and Cam Broten were all right of the NDP leader when it came their approach and policies.

None of them fared much better in the past 15 years of Saskatchewan Party government rule.

If anything, the rise of Meili and the party’s swing to the left his leadership was said to represent came after frustration within the party about how the same old approach stemming from the Roy Romanow-Lorne Calvert era wasn’t working.

But it should also be said that what wasn’t working before surely worked no better under Meili. Arguably, things have gotten worse, given Meili’s tenure was exactly during good times for the Sask. Party government, either.

The NDP need to do a lot of things differently.

The first thing it needs is charismatic leader that better relates to Saskatchewan as a whole.

This doesn’t mean the NDP needs a leader from rural Saskatchewan … although there sure doesn’t seem to be anyone that leaps to mind.

But the party does need to have someone that can relate to a broader spectrum of the province, in the way that Brad Wall and even Scott Moe has.

It should be noted that under both Wall and Moe, the Sask. Party has won seats in urban areas like Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, north Regina and west Saskatoon that simply were not NDP territory before.

Again, the loss in Athabasca was very telling. This was a riding where the social issues such asFirst Nations poverty, violence, and suicide — the very issues Meili championed — are prevalent.

That the NDP lost indicates that voters there were looking for something else.

The NDP needs a relatable leader that has at least a solid mix of business/economic and social policies.

The NDP needs a leader that’s likeable relatable and isn’t seen to represent a single special interest.

Finding such a leader will no easy task.

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We are forgetting hard-earned lessons T wice we have seen the horrific results of our world at war, and yet here we are again teetering upon the edge, with growing fear we will tumble yet again into a conflict where thousands die from countries around the world.

The last world war was the result of a clearly unstable leader Adolph Hitler coveting ever expanding power.

When he crossed the line the world finally responded and before he was stopped more than 70 million were dead.

Fast forward to today, and we have another power mad leader Vladimir Putin of Russia invading Ukraine, and if successful there are fears where his eyes will look next for conquest?

So far Ukraine is fighting back. They are not giving up their country, and freedom easily.

Much of the rest of the world now struggles with how to respond to the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

A hockey team from Finland has withdrawn from the league in Russia.

Russian vodka is off store shelves in Canada. There are calls for Russia’s junior hockey team to be dropped from the upcoming World Championship.

They are at best symbolic gestures, with sanctions rarely having an immediate effect on change, and meanwhile the tanks rumble and Ukrainians die to Russia bullets defending their freedom.

Locally, people wanting to show their support for Ukraine held a rally in the park in Yorkton Sunday. Many of those gathered would have been able to trace their family roots to the land now

being fought over – some as fairly recent immigrants, some now a few generations here in Canada, but all with deep concern about what was happening to family, friends, and the country they will forever be connected too.

The gathering was a rather poignant reminder of what exactly freedom, democracy and dictatorship is about.

In Canada we sometimes forget just how free and fortunate we are. If wearing a mask and showing a vaccination passport is the biggest hardship we face, we are infinitely fortunate.

Anyone in Ukraine right now would gladly wear a mask for the next year if they didn’t have to hide in their basements afraid to go outside for fear of being killed by an invading Russian’s bullet.

So now the question becomes what can Canada do to support Ukraine, a country where so many of our citizen’s have come from?

Sanctions of course are a step.

So too is humanitarian aid, and opening the country to those fleeing the invasion.

It’s a natural to come here given the Ukrainian community already here.

But let us not forget these people were not looking to leave their homes, they are being chased out by the guns of an invading force.

But what comes next?

Where is the line in the sand for NATO? Those are questions with perhaps the scariest of answers hanging over the heads of world leaders, while Ukrainians fight and die.

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Letters to the Editor Remember what a democracy is Dear Editor: In August 1990 I was elected Moderator of the United Church of Canada. (The Moderator is chosen at each General Council of the UC of C by church members gathered from across the church and serves one term – usually of two years. The Moderator is the senior elected executive officer of the denomination.).

The summer of 1990 was the summer of what has been referred to as the Oka Crisis or the Mohawk Resistance at Kanasatake. For further information, I encourage readers to check out the article in The Canadian Encyclopedia – which

is among articles under “Oka Crisis” easy to find on Google). My first assignment as Moderator was to respond to an appeal from United Church congregations within the Mohawk community to visit them and offer appropriate pastoral support, to stand with them in the crisis they faced.

I remember the presence everywhere of SQ officers, RCMP, and thousands of fully armed Canadian Armed Service personnel, tanks, check points, barbed and razor wire, helicopters and planes overhead. The Mohawk were protesting the plans by the neighbour-

ing community of Oka to expand a golf course and to build condos on land the Mohawk had claimed for centuries, lands that included a burial ground. Years, decades, centuries of eating away at their rights and traditional claims (1761 and forward) were culminating in an expanded golf course.

In recent weeks I have been thinking a great deal about that summer and my few days spent with the Mohawk people. We have recently witnessed the disturbing occupation by protesters of areas in Ottawa and at various other sites including access border crossings between

Canada and the United States. The elected Government of Canada, using the Emergency Measures Act, brought the protests or occupations to an end. All the things that led up to the events in Ottawa and across the country will be subject to a full investigation and will hopefully hold all levels of government, policing, and those organizing, or infiltrating, the protests/ occupations to account.

Many, including many of our elected (or wanting to be elected) leaders, have claimed that this response of government has been unwarranted, extreme, without precedent in “peacetime” in

Canada. The Oka experience clearly shows that assertion to be false.

Interestingly, Parliament was in recess throughout the summer of 1990 and did not reconvene until late in September!

It is so easy to forget that democracies are founded on respect for law and order, for our fallible institutions, for each other. Our fragile democracies depend on our willingness to look for the common good, to see and correct injustices, to know our own failings and our own possibilities. Tirades such as some directed at Prime Minister Trudeau, labelling him as dictator, traitor, and others

calling for his death, do not advance the causes of freedom and democracy. Equating him with President Putin and other tyrants weakens our condemnation of regimes that are truly oppressive and without accountability as evidenced in Putin’s assault on the people of the Ukraine.

In my 67 years of being eligible to vote I have voted for candidates of different political parties, but only once federally and once provincially for a Liberal candidate – neither time was recently.

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Local animal rescue group raises funds through cupcake sales

By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON -- Staff at Yorkton This Week were treated to some cupcakes for National Cupcake Day courtesy of Karen Renton, President of Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Inc. Renton said this is the group’s seventh year doing the cupcake fundraiser.

“All the money goes to our vet bills,” said Renton, adding, “This year, so far, we’ve done 88 dozen [cupcakes] - an extra 1800 dollars.”

“We always make sure we have enough that if something ever happened, our vets are paid,” said Renton.

The groups fundraising efforts

don’t stop at selling cupcakes.

“With COVID, these last two years have been hard for fundraising, so we try to have two or three fifty-fifty draws [per year] that we do online,” said Renton, noting, “one of our biggest fundraisers is weddings.”

The group offers services in the form of bartending, table cleaning, selling drink tickets, and offering safe rides home to wedding goers.

Renton said that Paws and Claws is continuously open to new volunteers.

“We’re always looking for fosters, always looking for volunteers.”

This past year, the group has experienced an influx in the numbers of animals under their care.

Renton said, “Over the year

we’ve had 180 cats and kittens in the rescue,” and, “we had 39 puppies born in rescue within two weeks.

“It’s the spaying and neutering that needs to happen,” said Renton, adding, “people complain that it’s expensive, but you know, you do it once and you don’t have to worry about all the litters that happen- it needs to be done.”

“PAWS & CLAWS Animal Rescue Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised solely of dedicated and experienced volunteers. Our group of volunteers have joined together to help rescue, provide medical care, rehabilitate and re-home abused, abandoned, and homeless animals,” according to their website, PawsAndClawsYorkton.ca.

Karen Renton of Paws and Claws Animal Rescue with John Bauman, Publisher at Yorkton This Week

Yorkton businessman shows support for Ukraine

By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON On Monday morning, Al Greschuk, owner of Alexander’s Men’s Wear in Yorkton, was on the sidewalk in front of his business distributing Ukrainian flags to vehicles stopped on the street.

“I was putting out flags in the planters and the cars were stopping at the red lights, rolling

their windows down- and they wanted flags,” said Greschuk, adding, “we must have distributed about twenty flags.”

Greschuk said that he has family in Ukraine, and they are his motivation for showing support.

“I’ve got many cousins there and they’re all under stress- trying to escape from the bloodshed,” adding, “The people are supporting Ukraine, here and around the world.”

Al Greschuk was on the corner of Broadway and 3rd Avenue distributing Ukrainian flags Monday.

Vehicles waiting at the stop lights were requesting flags from Greschuk.

College funding program versatile

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Saskatchewan government has announced $2.2 million in funding to help individuals train and reenter the labour force with new marketable skills.

The funding will be provided through the Training Voucher Program and will make re-training accessible and affordable to workers impacted by recent economic challenges.

“We’ve been working with the Voucher Program for a couple of years,” explained Kami DePape, Vice-President of Academics with Parkland College, adding it was initially a shortterm program but “it worked well, so it keeps getting funding.”

The reason it has proven so effective is its versatility, said DePape, noting it can help with the tuition for a short course such as one to become a security guard, to longer programs such as the one for LPNs.

The program also covers varied costs from tuitions, to books, said DePape.

“It covers tuitions as well as fees,” she said, adding it can even help with costs for equipment needed for trades training. “It’s very adaptable.”

“So it’s been a very positive program . . . It’s really inclusive . . . What does the student need?”

The adaptability is also good in terms of filling workforce needs.

While some funding sources are quite specific in what they will cover, this one is more flexible to needs across a range of programs, offered DePape.

“It’s one more way students can access funding, and it really does address the labour market,” she said. “. . . It’s really what clients need to get back into the workforce.”

In making the new funding announcement Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said the dollars are about helping people gain new skills.

“As we emerge from the pandemic, we recognize economic challenges caused by COVID19 have impacted some Saskatchewan workers who might want to develop new skills as they re-enter the labour force,” he said in a release. “The Training Voucher Program will help us achieve the important goal of training and retaining a skilled workforce to match employer needs and help drive Saskatchewan’s economic growth.”

The program is funded through the Canada-Saskatchewan Labour Market Transfer Agreements and covers agreements with public and private training institutions while targeting various sectors such as information technology, health care and hospitality. The program helps to make re-training more accessible and affordable by covering tuition and other eligible costs.

The public training institutions include Saskatchewan

Polytechnic, Carlton Trail College, Cumberland College, Great Plains College, Lakeland College, Northlands College, North West College, Parkland College, Southeast College, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies,

and Gabriel Dumont Institute.

The program was also recently expanded to include the following private training institutions: 18-Wheels Training Services, Lifemark Health Group, Northern Resource Trucking, Academy of Learning

and the Saskatoon Business College.

For more information on the program and eligibility, visit the program website or contact SaskJobs Career Services directly at 1-833613-0485 or careerservices@gov.sk.ca

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SIGN staying mask-friendly Submitted by Dick DeRyk Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) will continue to be maskfriendly, with staff continuing to use masks and physical distancing whenever meeting clients and other staff after provincial COVID-19 mandates and restrictions are lifted Monday (Feb. 28).

In keeping with prov-

incial changes, proof of vaccination and selfisolation for those with symptoms is no longer required for staff or visitors but SIGN is encouraging visitors to its facilities, and clients meeting with staff, to wear masks until late March.

“Our sole focus is, and always has been to ensure the safety and health of our clients and staff,” SIGN Executive Director Andrew Sedley noted.

“COVID-19 continues to be an emerging disease and remains a category 1 communicable disease.

Vaccine intervention is available, as are other precautions which we continue to recommend to clients and staff.”

SIGN staff will continue to wear masks in SIGN facilities and when providing services to clients indoors and outdoors. Clients will be encouraged to wear masks and main-

tain physical distancing if meeting with staff indoors.

Only the front main entrance at SIGN on Broadway will be kept unlocked, while at the Elton Davidge Building on North Street the front doors will be locked and visitors are asked to ring the doorbell, since that entrance is not staffed. Visitors to both buildings will be offered masks if they do not have one.

If staff are meeting clients in their home or elsewhere in the community, SIGN staff will wear a mask at all times, and will offer masks to clients if they do not have one. Staff may reschedule support services provided in SIGN facilities or the client’s home if client family members are ill or show symptoms of illness, as has always been the case.

Sedley notes that these practices are the

same as SIGN implemented when provincial restrictions were lifted in July of 2021.

“The measures adopted by SIGN are in keeping with recommendations from local public health and Saskatchewan Health Authority officials and will be evaluated again prior to the end of March,” he said.

“Many other Yorkton and area community service organizations are adopting similar measures.”

Canora couple worried about safety of loved ones in Ukraine Courtesy of Canora Courier People from all around Saskatchewan and across Canada have been showing their concern and support for residents of Ukraine who are facing uncertainty and danger due to the Russian invasion led by Vladimir Putin, which is happening thousands of kilometres away. But for a young Canora family, it might as well be happening next door.

Along with their nineyear-old son Roman, Vadym and Iryna Zaika emigrated to Canada in July 2021 and took

up residence in Canora where Vadym works on a nearby farm.

He studied agriculture in school, and had an enjoyable job as a farm manager in the Ukraine.

But then the Russians under Vladimir Putin made their takeover in Crimea in 2014.

“Until the conflict with Russia, work was good,” said Vadym in an interview on Sunday evening. “But then things changed. We wanted to protect the safety of our family, so we decided we would leave. We applied for a Visa in the United States, but we were not accepted there.”

While in Ukraine he was working in the Donbass region, which is the main focus of the present conflict. But even though the young family has found safety in Canada, their hearts are with friends and relatives still living in Ukraine and dealing with the Russian invasion under Putin.

“We are lucky to be here in Canora, but we are so worried about people we know who are close to the fighting,” said Vadym. “We are so thankful that so far the Internet is still working and we can keep in touch and find out how they’re

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doing.”

Vadym’s brother Pavlo and his wife live in the city of Sumy, where there is death and destruction all around them. Vadym said Pavlo and his wife’s home includes a large basement with no windows, which is “more like a bunker.” They have invited over 20 friends and neighbours to hide in the basement in an effort to stay safe.

“On the third day of the invasion, Pavlo got a little stir crazy and went upstairs,” shared Vadym.

“While he was up there, a bomb exploded nearby that destroyed two houses and left at least one person dead, so he went right back downstairs.

Everyone is in shock, they don’t know what to do, what to expect. They have enough food in the

basement for now, but going shopping is very dangerous, and they have no idea how long the war will last.”

He’s been told many members of the Russian military are running out of supplies and have turned to robbing Ukrainian shops.

According to information out of Ukraine on Sunday, 198 civilians, including children, had already been killed, with more than 1,000 wound.

Vadym said the first Ukrainian death was a close friend who worked as a sailor on a military vessel, and left behind a four-year-old daughter.

Vadym would like all Canadians to know that information coming out of Russia regarding the Ukraine is completely false.

“Putin and the Russians are saying that Ukrainians are dangerous to Russia, and that’s just not true.”

The Zaika family has received messages of support from all over the world, including friends from Mexico and India, as well as right here in Saskatchewan.

“I have been pleasantly surprised, people are always asking about the situation and telling us, “We’re praying for you,’” said Vadym.

“People should know what’s happening, and that we need not just words of support. We need money, guns, medicine, just about everything. Putin, it’s like he’s living in his own world,” added Iryna. “I never thought this could happen in 2022.”

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A presentation attendee tries out a stereoscope.

Stereoscopes create a 3D image when viewed through the lens.

Museum showcases historical toys from the Saskatchewan prairie

By Tyson Off

Staff Writer YORKTON – A presentation at the Western Development Museum showcased the toys and recreations of historical youth on the Saskatchewan prairie.

“It’s a little presentation just talking about the toys that we have in our collection,” said Solange Massicotte, Education and Public Program Coordinator for the Western Development Museum.

“We’re discussing different handmade toys, how they were made, or something small that was purchased,” said Massicotte, add-

ing, “[The presentation is meant] to bring nostalgia, so maybe some people might recognize some of the toys they used to play with.”

Many of the toys of the past in rural Saskatchewan were made from recycled goods. For instance, in the winter, used jam cans would be filled with rocks to add weight to them. The weighted cans would then be slid across pond ice to create a game akin to curling.

“It’s how families and settlers from one hundred years ago used to play,” said Massicotte.

A button whizzer was made of string and a solo clothes button looped

A rag ball is a homemade ball made from old rags and wrapped in string to hold it together. through thread holes of the button. When spun on the string in quick succession the button would produce a whiz-

RM program seeks more ‘eyes’

By Calvin Daniels

Staff Writer The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is asking for more residents in the province’s 296 RMs to volunteer with local crime watch groups.

Rural municipalities have struggled with criminal activity for years, with little to no support available due to the vast and remote nature of these areas, notes SARM, suggesting if more rural residents and landowners volunteered to join a local crime watch group it could lead to the prevention of criminal activity by providing a seamless network of eyes and ears for our police agencies to act.

Lyle Walsh is chair of the East Central Rural Crime Watch. He says the local group “is fairly active, but could always use some more people.”

The East Central group, which to-date has been focused mainly on the RM of Wallace because that is where it began, does hope to expand, said Walsh, but added “COVID sort of slowed everything down,” including recruitment and program coverage expansion.

In a SARM release Ray Orb, SARM President stated, “rural municipal landowners have been keeping a watchful eye over their land for years because the risk of crime happening and going unnoticed in remote areas is a reality they live with. So this idea of a Rural Crime Watch Association is exactly what we need for our residents. The only way we will find success with our recently established Saskatchewan Rural Crime Watch Association

(SRCWA) is by members joining together to volunteer.”

Walsh said the idea is simple, with members signing up and then simply “keeping their eyes and ears open” to anything suspicious happening.

It’s not a case of actually driving grid roads on patrol, but rather members having signage indicating they are with rural crime watch, and then installing an app where they can track what is happening across the province, and post anything they see.

For example, if a truck is stolen around Moose Jaw, members would see that on the app, said Walsh, and then if they saw a truck matching the description locally, they could report it.

Similarly, if a member suspects someone might be stealing tools from parked machinery, they can post that to the app as well, said Walsh.

“It’s as simple as taking a ride with a neighbor to check the land, watching for suspicious vehicles and activities while out in your yard, using a member call list or “What’s App” to report suspicious behavior in the neighborhood,” said Tim Brodt, Saskatchewan Rural Crime Watch Association President in the SARM release.

Statistics show that areas with organized crime watch programs tend to have a significant reduction in criminal activity. This includes theft of equipment and grain, vandalism, dumping of garbage, trespassing, break-and-enters, and cattle rustling.

“Rural municipalities have the opportunity to band together for a collective goal of community safety. This is a long time coming and we are happy to see this collaboration working in our RMs. Stepping up and representing rural Saskatchewan won’t take up a lot of your time and it’s a necessity in preventing rural crime,” said Orb. This newly formed collaboration is underway with SARM, but the call for more of our members to join the initiative continues. Volunteers work together in their RMs to report suspicious activity immediately to the RCMP or 911. The need for volunteers shouldn’t go unnoticed; RMs need these volunteers’ knowledge of the land and their eyes and ears for local police when they may not be in their area.

Locally anyone interested in becoming involved can go to www. eastcentralruralcrimewatch.ca or contact the RM of Wallace at (306) 782-2455.

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Sock monkeys were made from old wool socks, hanky dolls of recycled hanky material.

A rag ball is just as you’d have guessed: recycled rags formed into a ball and wrapped in string to hold it together.

Not all of the toys were home-made, some were purchased through Eaton’s Catalogues. For example, a stereoscope was an early form of three-dimensional viewing. “A typical stereoscope provides each eye with a lens that makes the image seen through it appear larger and more distant,” as noted in the Wikipedia article for stereoscopes.

The presentation is part of the museum’s exhibit, ‘In a Prairie Attic.’ “This exhibit showcases more than 200

artifacts which speak of growing up during the settlement period of Saskatchewan. The artifacts tell the story of the Bladon family, a couple and their seven children who farmed near Lang, Saskatchewan from 1910 to 1995. The family members were savers. Five of the seven children lived in the family home for their whole lives. The toys provide a fascinating look at prairie childhood in the early decades of the 20th century,” as noted in the exhibit’s description on WDM.ca “Museum staff made the trip to Lang in 1995 and were delighted with what they found. Tucked away in the attic and verandah were dozens of toys, children’s books, games and playthings of all description,” according to WDM.ca

“The family kept the toys in mint condition for many years,” said Massicotte, adding, “the toys were typical of what shoppers bought in the Eaton’s catalogue or SEARS wish book.

Presentations like this have become a regular occurrence for the museum, though up until February 20th they had been done online due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Normally these presentations are online, but this time we tried to do something in person,” said Massicotte, noting, “the next presentation is virtual, it won’t be in person, and it’s on Scandinavians in Saskatchewan.”

For more information on when and where and how to attend, vist WDM. ca/Yorkton

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Sheep sector long one of promise -- but . . .

The other day a press release popped up in the email amid the dozens daily which caught my eye.

Marie-Claude Bibeau the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food had announced an investment of $495,000 for the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) to enable stakeholders to work together to increase innovation and resiliency in Canada’s sheep and goat industries.

That release was followed closely by another where Bibeau announced an investment of nearly $150,000 for the Canadian Wool Council to help build a more sustainable wool

industry in Canada and spread awareness of the beneficial qualities of Canadian wool.

It wasn’t the actual dollar amount that drew my attention, even at near $650,000 the investment is hardly massive in today’s world, but rather that the sheep and goat sector is garnering even modest attention in terms of government funding.

The sheep industry in particular has long been looked at by some as a farm sector with untapped potential in this country. When I say ‘long’ it is a reference to decades not years, dating back to when I was still on a farm with a few sheep which never made us much money

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Calvin Daniels but were tasty to eat – the lambs at least.

However, eating lamb is not exactly ingrained in most Canadians, and for those wanting to put lamb on the supper table finding domestically raised product was often a sporadic thing with the source of a lot of supermarket lamb being New Zealand.

It has long been a case of trying to build

a year-round production system to potentially grow the market for domestic lamb which has always been easier said than accomplished.

On the production side you need yearround lambing, not so easily attained or managed, and then you need processing capacity.

When it comes to processing we learned

during the BSE crisis that much of that capacity had been lost to the United States, leaving Canada in a bind at the time to process beef, and beef is a far larger sector than sheep and goats.

Certainly the market today is likely more buoyant based on recent immigration from countries where lamb and goat are more often on the menu, but the same general challenges would seem to remain as decades ago.

The same can be said for the wool sector.

The press release noted, “environmental awareness has led consumers to be more particular about where they shop and what

they buy, creating new opportunities for natural, sustainable and durable products.

Developing Canada’s wool industry will provide consumers at home and in international markets with a greater variety of sustainably produced products.”

That may be said, but Canadian sheep producers have generally raised breeds for meat, not wool, and that has created challenges for where to market the wool at a reasonable return.

The new federal dollars have a lot of hurdles to squash for the sheep and goat sector to take the steps many have long thought it could.

Governments of Canada and Sask remain committed to supporting producers through 2022 crop insurance program Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2022 Crop Insurance Program.

“The resilience and determination that prairie producers have shown through this incredibly challenging year is an inspiration to all Canadians,” said Bibeau. “The drought of 2021 demonstrated the value in risk management programs, such as Saskatchewan’s Crop Insurance, to ensure producers have the best coverage to meet their needs. I encourage producers to continue to subscribe to government programs and private insurance that will protect their crops against ongoing climate-related challenges.”

“Reflected through the historically high claim year, the challenges Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers faced dur-

ing the 2021 growing season reinforces the importance of our Business Risk Management Programs,” Marit said.

“The Crop Insurance Program remains an actuarial sound program, with strong funding.

Producers can continue to rely on the support, coverage and flexibility of the Crop Insurance Program, as they work toward the future of their operation.”

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) continues to provide relevant pricing and coverage levels. Average coverage will reach a record level of $405 per acre, due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage. Due to this year’s 48 per cent increase in coverage, the average total premium is higher, at $12.05 per acre, compared to $8.59 in 2021.

The average premium rate is lower, due to the strong production in 2020.

As there is a one-year lag when calculating premium rates, 2021 produc-

tion is not used until 2023.

“We appreciate the changes to these programs for 2022-23,” SARM President Ray Orb said. “SARM has always valued working with the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and the Ministry of Agriculture to make programs better for our producers and looks forward to that continued collaboration in the future.”

Last year, producers faced a provincial-wide drought, resulting in reduced available moisture to pasture and hay land. In response to experiencing extreme heat temperatures and dry growing conditions, a heat adjustment factor was added to rainfall data used in claim calculations for the Forage and Corn Rainfall Insurance programs. When temperatures reach 31 degrees Celsius or higher, precipitation amounts are now reduced in the ‘monthly per cent of normal’ calculation.

This adjustment helps

recognize the impact of extreme heat on forage and corn yields.

“Business risk management programs are critical tools for producers to address market volatility and severe weather conditions,” Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association President Kelcy Elford said. “We appreciate SCIC responding to producers needs to make coverage levels more reflective of increased forage costs and to adjust for moisture loss due to extreme heat.”

With the Contract Price Option, producers can use their contract prices to blend with the Crop Insurance base price for higher coverage.

This allows producers to establish an insured price reflective of the actual market value they would receive for their production. New for 2022, this price option is available on all commercial crops. New crops added include fababeans, Khorasan wheat, fall and

spring rye, sunflowers, triticale, winter wheat, extra strong wheat, hard white wheat, all classes of chickpeas, caraway, irrigated dry beans and soybeans. Producers can select the crops they want covered under the Contract Price Option

by March 31, 2022 and submit their contracts to SCIC by May 31, 2022.

“We appreciate the changes SCIC has made to the Contract Price Option,” Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Chair Shaun Dyrland said. “It could be an attractive option for pulse growers with the new inclusion of chickpeas, soybeans and fababeans.”

March 31, 2022, is the deadline to apply, reinstate or cancel their Crop Insurance contract. Producers must select insured crops and coverage levels or make additional changes by this date. Producers can speak to their local SCIC office to make any changes or coverage will remain the same as the

previous year.

SCIC provides a diverse and relevant suite of risk management programs: AgriStability, Crop Insurance and Livestock Price Insurance. Producers can reduce their risk by reviewing all SCIC options to find the right insurance and coverage package for their operation. For more information, contact a local SCIC office, call 1-888-935-0000 or visit scic.ca.

Crop Insurance is a federal-provincial-territorial Business Risk Management program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Under Crop Insurance, premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Government of Saskatchewan.

Administrative expenses are fully funded by governments, 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent

by Saskatchewan.

Drive Away Hunger almost doubles this year’s goal Partners in Canada’s agriculture and food industry have once again rallied behind Drive Away Hunger, providing an equivalent of more than 36 million meals to food banks and feeding programs across the country.

Founded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), the industrywide initiative has been collecting food and cash for nutritious meals for the past 18 years. FCC contributed an equivalent of 2.6 million meals toward this year’s recordsetting result, which almost doubled this year’s campaign goal of 20 million meals.

The results were announced today at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa—a gathering of industry stakeholders hosted by FCC to mark

Canada’s Agriculture Day. “Our agriculture and food industry not only makes a significant contribution to Canada’s economy, but also contributes to the well-being of those most in need within our communities,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO, noting this year’s shift towards broader participation of agriculture and food industry partners brought new energy into the campaign.

“Those who grow, produce and process food and beverages every day truly understand and appreciate the importance of providing highquality and nutritious food,” he said.

“FCC is proud to support those in the industry who are making a real difference in

people’s lives and we look forward to even greater participation and results next year.”

FCC, which founded Drive Away Hunger, has served as a catalyst by engaging the larger agriculture and food community in raising food and cash donations since 2004. To date, FCC employees, customers and community partners have provided over 121 million meals to food banks in Canada.

Food Banks Canada is focused on providing healthy choices for those who live with food insecurity and appreciates the efforts of all involved with Drive Away Hunger.

“The food and agriculture industry remains a critical partner for Food Banks Canada in our mission to

relieve hunger in Canada,” said Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.

“The recent Drive Away Hunger results, raising more than 36 million meals, reinforces this industry’s unwavering commitment to help our neighbours who are facing food insecurity. We are so grateful for your support.”

Hoffort said Canada’s agriculture and food industry is resilient and in a great position to help promote food security in Canada.

“Our commitment to Drive Away Hunger reflects our corporate values and what we stand for as an organization, and we are inspired by the pride, generosity and commitment we see throughout the industry that has made these

outstanding results possible,” he said.

To find out more about Drive Away Hunger, visit driveawayhunger.ca.

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $44 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food.

We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, AgExpert management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industry. As a selfsustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into the industry and communities we serve. For more information, visit fcc.ca.

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Terriers grab two weekend road wins

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers picked up two Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League road wins on the weekend.

The Terriers were hot from the drop of the puck in Nipawin Sunday.

By the midway point of the opening period of the game the Terriers led 3-0.

Kishaun Gervais opened the night with a goal at 4:25, then added a second marker at 5:33.

At 10:08 Tanner Sklaruk potted the third goal, a powerplay effort.

The host Hawks finally got on the board with a goal at 16:42.

Cole Buehler made it 4-1 Terriers with a goal 5:07 into the middle frame.

Zander Stewart got that one back for the Hawks at 9:57.

But Yorkton regained a three-goal lead when Zack McIntyre scored at

13:38. The 5-2 lead would hold through the remainder of the second period.

In the third Gervais completed his hat trick at 5:14 and making it a 6-2 score in the process.

The Hawks then made it interesting as Jake Smith scored at 7:10, and Braxton Buckberger at 13:07 to cut the Terrier lead to 6-4, but that would prove the end of scoring on the night.

Tresor Wotton was in net for the Terriers facing 25-shots for the win, while Harmon Laser-Hume was in the Nipawin net to start the game facing 19-shots and allowing four goals before being replaced by Chase Hamm who allowed two goals on 22-shots.

Saturday Yorkton went into Weyburn where two quick goals would prove all they needed for a road win.

Carson Henry struck first for Yorkton only 3:34 into the contest.

Thirteen seconds later

The Terriers led 3-0 early in Nipawin. Sunday (File Photo) it was 2-0 on a goal by Greg Nelson.

The middle stanza was a scoreless affair.

It would take only 21 seconds into the third period for the Terriers to extend their lead to 3-0 on a goal by Kishaun Gervais.

The home side finally

got onto the scoresheet at 9:41 when Kirk Mullen scored an unassisted effort that would be the only Red Wing marker of the game.

Yorkton would add an empty net goal by Steve Norum at 19:21 to make it a 4-1 final.

Kael DePape was in

net for the win, stopping 19-of-20 shots for the Terriers, while Dazza Mitchell took the loss for the Red Wings facing 47-shots.

The Terriers now sit with a record of 26-21-1-6 for 59 points second best in the Viterra Division but well back of front-

running Estevan with 86 points, a league best.

Melville sits third with 43 points, while Weyburn dwell in the division basement with 27 points fewest in the SJHL. The Terriers play at home Friday hosting Weyburn, then in Notre Dame Saturday.

Former head coach of the Tisdale Trojans joins SECON Maulers organization

By Tyson Off Staff Writer The SECON Maulers have hired Darrel Mann as their new head coach.

“Mann brings significant experience in both the U18 AAA and SJHL levels of hockey, as well as a long track record of success, including guiding the Tisdale Trojans to a national championship,” as noted in a press release from the SECON Maulers.

The Maulers are coming off a tough regular season, with a record of 8 wins, 31 losses, and 4 overtime losses, the club hopes to turn things around in the 2022-2023 season.

“Darrel has an extensive three-year plan for the team at this point in time,” said Greg Donnelly, President of the

SECON Maulers.

Donnelly said the organization had some great applicants interested in the position, but that Mann stood out the most.

“We’re happy to bring Darrel into the organization based on his previous achievements and accolades,” said Donnelly, adding, “he’s a very strong recruiter, with a record to back it up, and we think he has all the tools to build a strong lineup next season.”

“Darrel brings with him a keen eye for talent and is known for being an exceptional recruiter. He brings a straightforward, honest, and passionate approach to coaching, centered on continuous improvement and joint accountability,” according to the press release.

The Maulers look to turn things around in the 2022-23 season.

Rush netminder shines in first start It is hardly a secret that the Saskatchewan Rush have been scuffling to find wins this season.

Prior to the weekend the perennial National Lacrosse League contender had managed a paltry two wins in eight tries, and if you are a fan you sort of knew a move was coming.

And it did as the Rush made a trade last week moving the club’s 23rd overall pick in the 2022 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft to the Philadelphia Wings in exchange for goaltender Eric Penney and a second-round selection in the 2023.

“We think Eric gives us more experience as a starter in the NLL,” said Rush General Manager Derek Keenan in a team release. “We are at a critical stage in our season and believe Penney and Shute can form a really solid tandem in goal.”

Penney spent five years with Vancouver before joining Philadelphia this season. He was drafted in the fifth round (38th overall) in the 2013

Entry Draft, by the Warriors.

Hailing from Rexdale, ON. Penney, who stands 6-foot-0, 225 pounds, played 81 games with Vancouver from 2015-to-2020 managing a 13.02 goals against average and a .762 save percentage.

Penney appeared in only one game for the Wings this season, where he turned in a 50-save performance as the Wings beat Georgia 12-11 in overtime.

The good performance in his one start in Philly seemed to flow right into his first action with the Rush. Just days after the trade he was in net as Saskatchewan hosted Colorado, a team with six wins headed into the contest.

The game would prove a goaltending duel with Penney finally outlasting Dillon Ward as the game went deep into overtime before Robert Church scored the game-winner, his fifth of the night for a Rush win.

Penney faced 46-shots, making some much-needed saves as Ward stood on his head facing 72.

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Sports “You’ve got to give huge credit to Ward, he’s a phenomenal goalie,” Penney told Yorkton This Week.

Penney said through the years he’s battled Ward before and added he recognized in such games he’s got to play his best.

“I try to up the competition level a bit,” he admitted.

For Penney to move to Saskatchewan is a sort of restart opportunity, having been in only one start as a Wing. He said when the Philly GM was telling him about the trade he said “it was a good opportunity,” as it would give Penney “some more minutes” which would give him the chance to round back into form “as a starter again in the league.”

That said the trade and weekend start still happened in a flash.

“It kind of happened really quick,” said Penney who added one day he was studying game film on Halifax, scheduled to be Philly’s weekend opponent, the next he was traded, travelling to Saskatoon, and getting ready for the Mammoth.

Coming in Penney said he recognized he was going to be looked at to sort of come up big and help the team get the much needed win.

“I tried to keep it even, but we all knew our backs were against the wall to turn things around,” he said.

As a goaltender Penney said he just tries to stay focused on his singular job.

“A goaltender’s job

is to stop the ball,” he said, adding when one does get by it’s on to the next one. “. . . The most important thing is to stop the next one. The next save is the most important save.”

And that is where Penney tries to stay in terms of mindset, adding he just tries to do his job, and “not worry about the big picture, just make one stop at a time.”

That is the mental aspect of the position, staying laser focused on the job, and remaining calm no matter what is happening in front of him.

The calm exterior is something Penney said he feels he is good at maintaining, adding when a netminder is calm he believes it permeates through the team.

It helps on the Rush that it has a lot of sage veterans who have been through it all on the lacrosse floor, said Penney.

“The great thing with Saskatchewan . . . there’s so many great talented players. You kind of know everybody has everybody else’s

backs,” he said.

The veteran presence includes a deep defence, arguably the best Penney has had playing in front of him as a pro.

“There’s so many great guys on the defensive team. It makes the job (of netminder) a little bit easier,” he said.

“They get in the lanes ...

They’re (the opposition) not getting the shots they want to take.”

Now Penney in tandem with Adam Shute will need to continue to thwart opposition shooters if the Rush are to claw back into a playoff spot.

While only having casual on-floor conversation with Shute over the years, Penney said after having lunch with the Rush netminder he’s looking forward to building a solid ‘onetwo punch” in net for Saskatchewan.

As for wins, Penney said a character one like the OT nail-biter over the Mammoth can be the sort of things to get a team on a positive track for the rest of the season.

“It was a big team win,” he said.

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ROBERTS - Our hearts are broken in a million pieces as we sadly announce the passing of David A. Roberts of Yorkton, SK and formerly Kenora, ON, beloved husband of Patricia Roberts on February 12, 2022 in Saskatoon, SK surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Minnedosa, MB on March 14, 1941 to Charles and Lillian Roberts. David was predeceased by his parents Charles and Lillian Roberts, his Stepfather Carl Frey, his first wife Sharon Roberts (Lampman), and his brother Murray Roberts. Dave started his teaching career in 1962 at Valleyview School. All of his years of teaching were in Kenora, ON; retiring as Principal of Evergreen School in June 1996. Retirement gave Dave more time to enjoy his passions for golfing, curling, fishing, flying. He shared his musical talents by playing the keyboard at care homes in Kenora as well as entertaining at the Canada Club in Tucson, AZ. Dave was a volunteer fire fighter in Kenora, a member of the Tucson Estates Golf Course, the Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton, the Kenora Golf Club, the Kenora and Yorkton Legions, as well as the Yorkton Curling Club and the SaskTel Pioneers Club. Dave married Sharon and together they raised Twila, Shanne, Alison and their chosen son Gus who joined the family in 1975.

Sadly Sharon passed away in February 2009. After Sharon’s passing Dave felt fortunate to find love again with Patricia German (who had also lost her spouse) and he became a Stepfather to Gaylene, Fran and Angie. Dave and Patricia were married May 21, 2011 and settled in Yorkton, SK. Summertime found them camping and travelling with their 5th wheel trailer visiting family and friends scattered across Canada and the US. To escape the dreaded cold Canadian winters they headed for the warm Tucson, AZ sunshine. There, Dave enjoyed golfing, walking Nikki their dog in the desert (as well as in Yorkton), and happy hour with Patricia and their friends in the park. Dave was an amazing Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Educator, and Man. He was many amazing things to everyone he met. Dave easily made friends wherever he went and will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Every single person who knew Dave had something positive to say about him. Dave is survived by his loving wife Patricia, Children: Twila (John), Shanne (Kris), Alison (Joe), Gus (Rei), Gaylene (Ron), Fran (Rob), Angie (Paul), Grandchildren: Julia (Chris), Emily, Alex, William, Broden, Evan, Griffin, Whitney (Carl), RJ (Brianna), Becca (Adrian), Hannah, Marissa, Chelsea, Alicia, Great Grandchildren: Neo, Rheia, Odin, and Charlotte, Inlaws: Linda, June, Twila and Erland (Ruth), Linda (Guy), Phyllis (Dale), Ann (Greg), Doug (Lai), as well as many Nieces, Nephews and their families. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Yorkton with Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. The organist, Vange Shipowick led the congregation in singing of the hymns. The readers were Marissa denBrok and Emily Roberts – Young. The eulogy was presented by Gus Watanabe. A memorial service and interment will take place in Kenora, Ontario on May 21, 2002. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com Memorial donations in Dave’s memory may be made to Rheumatoid Arthritis Society of Canada – 393 University Ave., Suite 1700 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 or the Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2nd. Ave. N. Yorkton, SK S3N 1G5 as gifts of remembrance.

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PUCHALA - Mary Puchala of Yorkton entered eternal rest peacefully on February 19, 2022.

She was 90 years of age. Mary Esther Puchala was born August 18, 1931, the fifth of seven children born to Anton and Tekla (Dereniwsky) Puchala. Mary grew up on the family farm in the Rhein district. She attended the nearby Kitzman School and completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton, graduating in 1950.

After taking a year off to help on the farm, Mary went to Moose Jaw where she earned a teaching certificate. She accepted a position at Angove School, near Stornoway, teaching 38 students in grades 1 through 10. In her first year on the job, Mary organized a Christmas concert at the school, and that’s when she met Anton Diduck. They were married July 18, 1953. Mary taught for one more year before becoming a full-time farm wife and homemaker. On New Year’s Day 1955, Mary gave birth to twins, Gloria and Greg. Adrienne followed in 1957 and Sheldon in 1964. Mom was a hard-working woman who grew a large garden which produced more than enough to feed her family through the years. She loved picking mushrooms and wild berries and stocking shelves with jars for the winter.

She milked cows, raised chickens, and fed pigs. She was always busy at home providing meals for her family and the many hired men on the farm.

After Mary and Anton parted ways in 1995, she made her home in Yorkton where she continued to bless her family and friends with happy memories and meals made with love. When she wasn’t able to host everyone in her home, Mom was always willing to take on the very important job of bringing a roaster or two of cabbage rolls which everyone always loved. For several years during that time, she was a boarding home operator for mental health patients. In 2015, Mom moved to Queen Elizabeth Court. At first, she worried about meeting people in a new place at her age, but she quickly developed a circle of friends with whom she shared meals, card games, stories, and memories. Faith, traditions, and holidays were important to Mom. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be deeply missed. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Anton and Tekla; siblings Paul, Martin (Suzanne), Alex (Beatrice), Helen (Mervin); brother-in-law John Achtemichuk; son-in-law Bruce Wonchulanko; and numerous other family members. She leaves to treasure her memory and celebrate her life: Daughter Gloria (Ivan) Armstrong of Inglis, MB, and their children Travis (Jennifer) Armstrong (children Abel and Logan) of Yorkton and Melissa (Will) Schrempp (children Nia and Aria) of Otthon; Son Greg (Donna) Diduck of Yorkton, and their children Kevin (Traci) Diduck of Stonewall, MB; Kendra (Kimball) Lischynski (children Julia and Nathan) of Saskatoon; Katherine (Kenton) Lysak (children Benjamin and Claire) of Saskatoon; and Kaylee Diduck (Brendan Wagner) of Yorkton; Daughter Adrienne (late Bruce) Wonchulanko of Yorkton, and their children Chad Wonchulanko (Leah Knight) of Chestermere, AB, and Carmen (Sean) Zukewich (children Paige and Aubrey) of Port Coquitlam, BC.; Son Sheldon Diduck and his wife Deb Cook of Springside, and their children Jenna Cowan (children Gwen, Chase, and Deccan) of Russell, MB, and Mark (Emilyn) Cook of Binscarth, MB; Sister Anne Achtemichuk of Yorkton; Brother Victor (Vicki) Puchala of Yorkton; Brother-in-law Peter (Jean) Diduck of Sherwood Park, AB; Sister-in-law Shirley Diduck of Wroxton, SK; And many other family and friends who were close and dear to her heart. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. Responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the Funeral Choir. The cross bearer was Victor Puchala and the epistle reader was Kimball Lischynski. The eulogy was conveyed by Carmen Zukewich. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Kaylee Diduck, Carmen Zukewich, Kevin Diduck, Chad Wonchulanko, Kendra Lischynski, Mark Cook, Katherine Lysak and Jenna Cowan serving as the casket bearers. Memorials may be made to Nashi, 535, 8th St. East, Saskatoon S7H 0P9 or Stars Air Ambulance, 2640 Airport Rd Saskatoon S4W 1A3

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ARNOLD - Loraine Arnold, resident of the Yorkton Crossing Retirement Home, widow of George Arnold, passed away on Tuesday, February 15 2022. She was 97 years of age. Loraine was born at the home of her grandparents, Elizabeth and John Austin in Imperial, SK on May 31, 1924, to David and Norma Mooney. Loraine was the eldest of five children, Jack, Gordon, Rae and Harry. Loraine was mother to Lynne, Barry, Wendy (deceased), Bryce, Tanya and Murray (deceased). She raised her children with love and devotion on the farm near Stalwart and in the city of Yorkton, SK with her husband George Arnold. As a school teacher, Loraine was known for her extraordinary caring, patience and excellence. She taught in several schools near Stalwart (Bermuda School, Stalwart School and Imperial School), as well as Fairview School, Angus Spice and Dr. Brass Schools in Yorkton. She taught Grade One, which according to most educators, is the most difficult level of teaching.

She especially loved teaching music and art. Loraine always said that teaching for her was a labour of love. Loraine’s hobbies included raising horses, bird watching, music and painting. She formed the second 4-H Light Horse Club in Saskatchewan and started bands in the communities wherever she lived. She also played in the Yorkton Community Band and in the well-known band, The Odds and Ends. The subjects of her paintings, water-colours, mostly, were mainly flowers, farms and the landscapes of Saskatchewan which she loved dearly. She was particularly proud of her personal art exhibition, which was a one-man show in Yorkton. Oh, and she loved playing golf, especially with her grandchildren. Loraine was a life-long learner and continually sought activities which challenged her and kept her active in community events. Loraine is survived by her children, Lynne (Marvin Chambers), Barry (Judy Kazakoff), Bryce (Della), and Tanya (Fred Bowen). She was predeceased by her husband George Arnold, daughter Wendy Goodhand (Tom Goodhand) and son Murray (Darlene). She has 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Saturday, February 19 2022 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Daughter Tanya gave the family tribute. Music played was ‘In the Garden’, ‘How Great Thou Art’ and ‘The Old Rugged Cross’. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories with son Barry as the urnbearer. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com

THEILE - Thiele, Mildred (Huber) was born in Grayson, SK on December 4, 1942 and passed away on February 16, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Mildred’s family lived in Grayson until moving to a farm just south of Waldron. The family then moved into Waldron in 1951 when Mildred’s father was employed with the CNR line there. Mildred married her soulmate Ferdinand (Ferd) in July 1961, and they shared many wonderful years together. Family was the most important thing to Mildred, and she was a loving wife and caring, devoted and wonderful mother. After retiring from the farm, they enjoyed traveling to various locations including Hawaii, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, Atlantic Canada, Alaska, and Nashville to name a few. Some of Mildred’s favorite hobbies/ pastimes included bowling, dancing, puzzles, baking and cooking for the ones she loved, knitting, playing cards, watching curling and baseball games on TV, listening to the Polka Party on the radio and most importantly, spending time with family and friends. Mildred was a dedicated volunteer and served on many boards throughout her lifetime. Mildred was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Ferdinand Thiele; her parents Adolf and Eda (Lang) Huber and siblings Isidor (Jim) Huber, Gerald Huber, and Brian Huber; in in-laws Clifford Barr, Frank and Sophie Thiele, Mary (Wesley) Roberts, Benedict (Audrey) Thiele, Ann (George) Kolebaba, Edward (Gwen) Thiele, Walter (Margaret) Thiele, Helen (William) Ludwar and Ewald Thiele. Left to cherish her memory are her children Cheryl (Scott) Brigham, Murray (Debbie) Thiele, Laura (Bill) Gray, and Gerry (Laurey) Thiele as well as fifteen grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren; siblings Alvin (Marlene) Huber, Audrey (Charles) Hollinger, Darryll (Elena) Huber, Darlene Barr; in-laws Rose Huber, Pauline Huber, Eva (Bruce) Chopping, Ernest (Marlene) Thiele and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

KUNKEL - Donald passed away peacefully at Yorkton Regional Health Centre on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was 73 years of age.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, May 14 (time to be announced). In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Don’s name to Golf Saskatchewan (510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 7K7 or e-transfer blee@ golfsk.org) as gifts of remembrance. Please visit baileysfuneralhome.com for a full obituary or to share messages of condolence.

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A warm Saturday made it ideal for a fundraising ice fishing derby at Theodore Dam.

Ice fishing derby supports Health Foundation

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The inaugural edition of Credence Construction Ice Fishing Derby in support of The Health Foundation was held Saturday at the Theodore Dam. Temperatures hovering around minus 5C and generally sunny skies greeted the eager fisher folk who spread out across the waterway, some sitting in their vehicles while watching for their rod tips to bounce as a sign of a fish, while others erected temporary ice huts and still others simply brought out lawn chairs and sat in

the sunshine.

In total 130 anglers took part, and while final calculations are being tallied, organizer Dustin Brears with Credence Construction said they will be close to raising $10,000.

Brears explained when announcing the derby would not be a competitive one in relation to trying to catch the biggest fish, although there will be some draws throughout the day.

“The whole focus is to come out and have lots of laughs, do some fishing, and raise some money,” he said.

The cost of the event

was $30 for one hole, or $50 for two, with holes drilled by organizers, although fisherman could drill their own.

Brears said the money raised was through entry fees, food sales and raffles all of it going to the Health Foundation.

The anglers did have a chance at some $13,000 in donated prizes.

There was an area to warm up and have coffee and a hotdog which was covered and down the road as the event grows Brears said they have plans to construct a covered area where the fishermen will be sitting under cover at their holes.

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Do you see what I see?

The small work of modern art surprised me, so carelessly displayed at the bottom of a wall. And in, of all places, an obscure corner of our city post office. No frame. No artist plaque. No price tag. Other mail-gatherers passed without a second glance.

I snapped a photo and got in line to pick up my parcel. “Have you seen this artwork?” I asked the clerk, holding out my phone. Quizzical amusement crossed her face—perhaps more at my naivety than at what I’d deemed art. “No,” she said.

Pointing around the corner, I explained where I’d found it. She

craned her neck to look. “That’s neat!” she offered, not enthusiastically. I left perplexed, wondering how she could have missed it.

Then I put the photo on Facebook.

“Gray sky, distant peaks, some still snowtopped; newly cultivated fields and tawny foothills levelling into a riverbed…that’s what I saw when I noticed this work in the post office this morning. What do you see?”

No one answered until the following day.

“I see a priceless landscape.”

“I love your vision, Sid!” I wrote. Then I explained the scene that captivated me. A

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Sunny Side Up section of floor moulding had come off the wall in that corner, leaving old glue, flaking paint and patchy drywall. Unintentional art from the humblest of mediums.

Another friend joined our conversation. “This made me chuckle,” Nila said. “I was questioning myself

and trying hard to see what you saw.” Then she added a quote

by Camille Pisarro: “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where others see nothing.”

Sid added to his comment, noting that he comes from a family of immigrants and remembers being laughed at

for not pronouncing words correctly— another case of people not stopping long enough to see beauty in humble places.

(Facebook is a twoedged sword, but every so often the platform brings out thoughtful serendipitous conversations. I like that.)

“Were you down on your knees to get the picture?” Nila asked.

“No, but I definitely had to bend low,” I answered.

On a bitter winter day, too cold for outside photography, I grabbed my camera and travelled the house, looking for just such humble beauty. I found it in the way the

Preacher’s eagle lamp casts light patterns on the ceiling. I saw it in a grandchild’s art hanging on the fridge. In the exquisite pattern on the handles of my five favourite (tarnished silver) teaspoons. In how the water in a teacup swirls dancing colours when I add my teabag.

In the mesmerizing beauty of our cat’s jewelled eyes and the sudden explosion of pink as his tongue darts out to clean a paw.

Whatever else happens in this crazy world, bend low. Look for and pay attention to the beauty found in humble places. After all, it was to a humble place God sent his Son.

Carrot tops can be beautiful What do carrot tops and bonsai have in common? Make a cup of tea and sit down with me for a few minutes and I’ll tell you a story.

A couple weeks back, I was preparing supper and scraping carrots.

One of the carrots had started to sprout, and as I cut the top off, I took a close look at it.

It was truly beautiful, with the delicate, lacy green leaves emerging from the bright orange top like a forest in miniature. It was too pretty to throw away, so I set it in a small bowl with a bit of water.

(Doesn’t this just show you how eager we are for spring, to see new growth, when even a simple carrot captures our attention? But let me continue.)

When I looked at the carrot top, it looked very much like a very small bonsai. It made me want to learn more about this unique form of “garden-

ing,” so travel with me now to Japan and let’s find out more about bonsai. Before Japanese bonsai there was Chinese penzai: a process where the gardener tried to create a landscape scene in a small dish. But Japanese bonsai focused on a tree, rather than a landscape.

Did you know that there are fifteen basic bonsai “styles?” While bonsai is certainly a creative process for the gardener to express themselves, there are certain styles that we imagine when we hear the word “bonsai”. There is the slanting style of the tree, semi-cascading, windswept, and many more, including the forest style bonsai, yose-ue. This style has multiple trees of various sizes, planted in a staggered pattern to look like a natural forest. It’s fascinating how it can be accomplished!

I watched a video online and the gardener used

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Gardener’s Notebook seven maple seedlings, planting them all in a small ceramic planter that was probably six by eight inches and perhaps two or three inches

high. It was amazing!

There is a lot more to bonsai than planting seedlings in a container and hoping for the best.

Bonsai is a gardening

process but it is also an art form, and it can be ongoing for a lifetime.

Bonsai begins with planting the seedling, but there is pruning of the roots and branches; the seedling might have to be wired to achieve a certain shape; and even trimming of the leaves.

Once established, watering is the first and constant requirement; the plant will have to be repotted in time; and gardeners have to be careful of where the dish garden is placed, especially over winter.

Our indoor climate with furnaces running, dry air and higher heat may cause problems for the tree’s survival.

There are many bonsai conventions held each year in Japan; the oldest and most prestigious event is the Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition. This show features the efforts of the best and most refined bonsai growers; wouldn’t that be amaz-

ing to see!

One of the most touching stories I read was about a 390-yearold bonsai that survived Hiroshima. On August 6, 1945, when an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, killing over 100,000, the tree survived. The Yamaki family, who had cared for the tree for over five generations, donated it to the United States for the bicentennial in 1976, to be added to the other bonsai trees donated by the Nippon Bonsai Association.

The tree now resides in Washington DC, and represents a message of peace.

And I learned all this because of a carrot top!

We never stop learning!

Thank you to our friends at YTW for their ongoing commitment to local news. See what’s new with the Yorkton hort society at www. yorktonhort.ca, and have a great week!

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SK expanding newborn screening program The Government of Saskatchewan is adding four medical conditions to the screening program administered to newborn babies by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The routine tests identify infants with certain medical conditions that could require medical intervention, which can lead to greater opportunities for treatment and supportive care.

“Our government is pleased to announce expanded screening for certain childhood conditions that have viable medical treatments available,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said.

“With province-wide testing, we can detect more of these medical conditions than ever before.

A modernized universal

newborn screening program consistent with best practices across Canada helps us identify opportunities for early interventions, treatment and supportive care.”

The targeted provincial funding will expand the Universal Newborn Screening Program to include: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by a genetic defect that can lead to impaired mobility, swallowing and breathing, and may result in early death.

Hemoglobinopathies (including Sickle Cell disease) - inherited blood disorders that affect red blood cells and can cause infections, including lifethreatening pneumococcal infections in infants

with Sickle Cell disease.

A marker for hearing loss (Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)) which is relatively frequent and is the most common cause of acquired congenital hearing loss.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) - caused by genetic defects, characterized by the lack of a functioning immune system.

The program will enable families to receive earlier diagnoses and treatment.

Implementation has already started and will be phased in, with full implementation for the four conditions later this year.

The recent availability of medications for SMA means that a newborn now has early treatment

options for the otherwise degenerative and lifethreatening symptoms.

Treatments for SMA are more likely to be effective if they are introduced early in the course of the disease.

As part of the p a n - C a n a d i a n Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA), Saskatchewan has reached an agreement for Zolgensma and Evrysdi, two new medications used to treat SMA. The province will be announcing coverage of these new treatments in the coming weeks.

Spinraza is also currently available as an eligible benefit in Saskatchewan for patients with SMA who meet certain medical criteria.

“We are delighted to be able to expand the conditions that will be covered with our Newborn

Screening panel,” Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics PhD Dr. Nick Antonishyn said. “Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for better outcomes for Saskatchewan newborns and this speaks directly to our continual goal to improve diagnostic testing to align with the delivery of safe and high-quality health care.”

“Muscular Dystrophy Canada applauds Saskatchewan for recognizing that growing evidence shows the profound impact newborn screening has on the quality of lives of children born with SMA and their families,” Muscular Dystrophy Canada CEO Stacey Lintern said.

“Evidence shows that for children affected

by SMA, promising outcomes are possible with

a timely diagnosis and early access to specialized care and treatment.”

Patient/Family Advocate Lindsay Williamson knows the importance of newborn screening after her son Mason was diagnosed with SMA. They relocated to Saskatchewan during pregnancy before the screening was expanded and are pleased to see these conditions added for routine tests.

“Newborns with these health conditions will now be diagnosed much faster with less additional testing, which simplifies the process for families during a stressful situation,” Williamson said. “Now that the province has this newborn screening in place, a diagnosis is immediate which greatly shortens the path to treatment.”

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On the day of the event, children and families came to the newly upgraded outdoor rink, while roasting some hot dogs and enjoying snacks and drinks.

Savannah Roden of Borderland Co-op, said the grand opening was a chance for the community to celebrate the new rink.

“The town put a lot of time into building this and making it a place that the kids can use all year around,” said Roden.

“We thought it would be a great way celebrating not a facility but a fun place people can come to.”

During the day as kids were skating at the outdoor rink, Roden said the community will benefit from this new addition in town.

“There’s lots of kids outside already on there.

The outdoor rinks in other communities that I’ve seen, they’re full all the time, this provides a space for kids to go to come hang out.”

“Especially today when the rinks are full, there’s a hockey tournament today so there would be no ice time for them otherwise. In the summer, it will be a place where they can play ball hockey, and hopefully other people can get use out of it as well,” she said.

“I’m hoping they just have fun and that it gets used. It’s a great opportunity for Borderland and it’s a great opportunity for Rocanville.”

The towns foreman, Mike Lewis, helped build the boarded outdoor rink. He said it’s important for the com-

munity to have.

“Kids love skating around here and playing hockey. If you come here on a hockey night, the place is packed,” he said.

“I like watching it being used, it gives something for the kids to do.

They get to come outside for some fresh air.”

Andrea Logan from Rocanville’s Recreation Department said she hopes to see the rink gets used to its full potential.

“I think they will use it, obviously weather plays a role and there’s going to be times where it’s quiet when it’s cold out,” she said.

“But on the nice days, having this shack here and the lights, I know my kids are out here at 10 o’clock at night skating because it’s nice out, it’s something they can do.”

Logan said she is thankful to Borderland Co-op and the town’s volunteers, for the building of the outdoor rink.

“We probably wouldn’t have done it without the sponsorship of the Co-op, because they sponsored putting up all the boards. Then with the help of Mike building it, we were able to make it all happen.”

“CORE also put the posts in, and then some of the other business helped by sponsoring and purchasing signs for the outdoor rink.”

She said there were about 10 to 20 volunteers who also helped with the construction of the rink.

Logan said she is hoping the rink gets used during the summer as well.

“Kids will use it for hockey and skating, even for pickle ball in the summer. The pickle ball group said they would like to use it in the summer time, so hopefully they get to use it,”said Logan.

“We’ve got some street hockey nets for the summer too, we hope it gets used all year around.”