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A taste of CountryFest Country music group, Doc Walker, took the stage at the Anne Portnuff Theatre Monday night before a good-sized audience of enthusiastic country music

fans. Yorkton was the last stop on their five-city tour presented by Dauphin CountryFest as a sneak peek at the upcoming jamboree set for July 1-3.

Decision on school zone speed limits

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In December 2021 Yorkton Council had a long discussion about changing speed limits and times of enforcement in school zones.

But, in the end several changes in terms of school and playground safety zones were approved – most notably that all designated

school and play zones, with the exception of the Gladstone North High School zone, be assigned a reduced speed limit of 30 km/hr. and further, that the reduced speed zones be in effect 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The proposed changes came about as part of a substantial review to establish a consistent standard for School and Play Zones across the

City so that children and families have safe access to School and Play Zones in the community.

It was noted in December there is no federal or provincial legislation to establish speed zones, therefore School and Park Zones fall under the municipality’s jurisdiction.

As was discussed at the Dec. 6 Council Meeting, the reason that

Administration is proposing to reduce the speed from 40 km/hr to 30 km/hr in Elementary and Play Zones is because of the vehicle stopping distance and the survival rates for pedestrians when struck, explained Nicole Baptist – Bylaw & Safety Supervisor, with the City at Monday’s regular meeting of Council.

The data suggests; • When struck by

vehicle going 30 km/hr – pedestrian survival rate = 90 per cent • When struck by vehicle going 40 km/hr – pedestrian survival rate = 70-75 per cent • When struck by vehicle going 45 km/hr – pedestrian survival rate = 50 per cent At the Dec. 6 Council Meeting, Council also discussed the times that zones are in effect at

length and ultimately arrived at the decision that Elementary and Play Zones should be in effect for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“As you may recall, the main reasons for the recommendation is to provide continuity and it’s also easier to communicate and remember,” said Baptist.

“During the Play and

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City dedicates added dollars to grandstand

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Exhibition Association wants to complete the grandstand project with a Phase 2 this year, but were at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council asking the city for more help to pay for the work.

Lori Walsh representing the YEA told Council they are at a point of wanting to proceed with the additional work “which completes the grand-

stand by making the facility fully accessible with concrete walkways, the addition of a mezzanine, fully enclosing the structure with steel cladding and installing chain link fencing beneath the structure as added safety measures.”

Initially YEA had raised enough funding to cover both Phase 1 and 2. Phase 2 was initially quoted at approximately $180,000. So even with the total grandstand expenses of $750,000, we were pre-

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pared to invest the additional $180,000 to complete the project for total costs of $930,000, she explained.

However, costs have jumped significantly. The initial quote for the second phase increased from $180,000 to $400,000 and that cost was not etched in stone.

“Due to the uncertainty and volatility in the market, the current quote is good for only 14 days,” said Walsh, adding “. . . It is important to note the

scope of the project has not changed at all, but the costs have more than doubled.

“While the YEA was initially well positioned to finish the project, with the cost increases it is currently beyond our means.”

The situation is one where the YEA itself has just come through a two-year period with no events held due to the pandemic, said Walsh.

“We are still working to get our association back on our

feet, and while things are looking favorable there are still impacts such as the recent cancellation of our Spring Expo.

Again, due to the supply challenges, our vendors were not able to commit to our show as they do not have inventory to support the event; and without vendors we do not have a show,” she said.

That said the YEA remains committed to a Phase 2 because the grandstand is a good asset

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Local efforts to support Ukraine continue

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Efforts to support Ukraine as it faces invasion from Russia continue locally.

Those efforts have included collecting items to be sent to the war torn country, explained Larissa Van Caeseele.

At present the group behind the initiative is collecting medical supplies, things such as

gauze, bandages, painkillers and similar things, explained Van Caeseele.

The medical supplies are what is most needed at present, she explained, adding needs change quickly.

“They’re really struggling to get medical supplies,” said Van Caeseele.

Locally two ‘loads’ of items have already been col-

lected and shipped, said Van Caeseele, adding materials have included diapers for babies, and items of use to soldiers, such as sleeping bags, mats and flashlights.

Medical supplies may be dropped off at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Fridays from 6-9, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-4. Weekdays donations are taken at St. Mary’s Church

from 1-4, and from 9-noon at Unit H, 132 Broadway Street East.

For those preferring to donate money Van Caeseele suggested they go to www.ucc. ca where there is a link to a Canada-Ukraine Foundation donation page which has already raised and delivered more than $6 million in aid.

Locally a fundraising supper for Ukraine is set for April

29, at Tapps Sports Lounge & Grill.

Tickets are $35, with proceeds going to Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine.

The tickets are available at Tapps, SMAK Ukrainian Store, Royal Ford and at Unit H, 132 Broadway Street East.

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GRANDSTAND Continued from Page A1 in the city, said Walsh.

“Restoring the grandstand was a significant priority not only for the Yorkton Exhibition Association, but other community groups alike as it has been a pillar in our community since the first one was built in 1914. The Exhibition Association hosts many events on the grandstand, as do other groups and organizations within the community. This is an asset to the city of Yorkton as it is home to great agricultural, educational, entertainment, cultural and community events that help stimulate our economy and bring people together – this venue offers something for everyone,” she said.

The grandstand hosts well over 50,000 guests every year through various events and attractions, events such as the summer fair, chuckwagon and chariot races, outdoor rodeos, RCMP Musical Ride, which is coming back this spring, truck and tractor pulls, GX94 Star Search, demolition derbies, Rhythm’ n

Ribs, and monster trucks.

“The grandstand is a strong economic driver as it not only attracts people from Yorkton, but even more so it also attracts people from within the region to our city which benefits our local economy,” said Walsh.

The support for the grandstand is reflected in community donations for work so far having raised approximately $930,000 in total funding specific to this project, said Walsh.

So to complete the work the YEA asked for a financial contribution of $200,000 to the project and an increase to our interest-free loan to a total of $405,000.

When all is said and done with the project, the investment in the grandstand will be $1,150,000.

“It is also important to note while YEA is leading this project, it remains a city-owned asset,” reminded Walsh.

“If the city were to invest an additional $200,000 for a total financial commitment of $500,000 that equates to a $0.43 dollar to have a new mil-

Unfinished but in use in 2021. lion-dollar facility in the community . . . Once this project is completed this will be a fully accessible facility that will be enjoyed by all.”

City Manager Lonnie Kaal said fronting money to community organizations while they fundraise is not new.

An easy solution would be for the City to front the fundraising

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commitments and provide a separate loan of $180,000 to be repaid over the next four or five years. This is similar to the commitment made to the Yorkton Brick Mill Society, and Deer Park Men’s Club, explained a report circulated to Council Monday.

The additional $200,000 toward the project could be paid from

lease dollars for the Tim Horton’s property, as it was previously determined that the TDL lease would go towards joint projects with the Yorkton Exhibition, said Kaal.

The YEA request spurred lengthy debates

by Council.

Councillor Dustin Brears suggested holding off on the work in hopes the volatility of material

pricing might moderate.

Coun. Ken Chyz countered that “no one has a crystal ball” and prices could just as easily rise higher in a year.

It was also suggested the city might support the interest free loan but hold off on a further $200,000 contribution awaiting better prices.

Walsh said that would have to be discussed by the YEA Board in terms of what to do at that point, but noted it could put the work on Phase 2 “in jeopardy.”

Coun. Darcy Zaharia questioned if the added dollars would negatively impact city finances?

Kaal said since the money would come from an internal loan, and a known revenue source for payments, it was “doable” without being detrimental to the city.

Mayor Mitch Hippsley said while dollars are always tight the grandstand was ultimately “a Yorkton asset,” which was “a family amenity.”

Eventually the loan and additional $200K was approved, although Councillors Brears and Chris Wyatt sat opposed.

Lions Club sets sights on used eye wear

By Tyson Off Staff Writer Students at Yorkdale Central School presented members of the Yorkton Lions Club with two boxes full of used eyeglasses to be distributed internationally.

“It’s been ongoing for years,” said Vern Brown of the YLC, about the project.

“We gather them up for two or three years and then send them all to Regina, and then they’re distributed from there,” said Brown.

The glasses go to the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre. “CLERC provides recycled eyewear free of charge to people in developing countries,” according to a statement

on the official website, CLERC.ca.

“It was a project that I thought our SRC (Student Recreation Council) could get involved in,” said Dennis Nesseth, Principal at YCS, adding, “there was a bit of a slow start because I don’t think people knew exactly what this was about, but then it got momentum and now we have

two very heavy boxes full of glasses, which is great.”

Students were also happy to participate.

“I thought it was cool, our school has been doing a few things like that [this year],” said Samantha Prybylski, student at YCS and member of the SRC. “We’ve got quite a few [sets of eyeglasses],” said

Prybylski, adding, “now they’re getting sent all over the world.”

The school isn’t the only one participating in the gathering of glasses, local optometrists are contributing as well.

“In Yorkton, I think all of the optometrists have drop off boxes, and then we pick them up from there,” said Brown, adding, “we almost have a

semi-load when we get it all together.”

“There’s always somebody in the world that can use a pair of glasses,” said Allan Konkin of the Yorkton Lions, adding, “it’s an ongoing project and a very worthwhile project.”

For more information on how to contribute, visit CLERC.ca.

on to get kids home safe, continued Baptist.

When the changes came before Council Monday for second and third reading, again the debate was significant, began by five written submissions from the public which were read into the record by City Clerk Jessica Matsalla.

“Thirty kilometres an hour is excessively slow,” wrote Mike Stackhouse.

“In addition, what are we teaching our kids? We

keep trying to remove hazards from their life.

Hazards should be a part of life. 40km/hr is not a speed that is excessive and I see a lot of the school zones policed quite well. The compliance level by Yorkton people in these school zones, based on what I’ve seen...is quite high.”

Retired RCMP member Pat Rawlick wrote that after some research “I feel that the speed zones for the parks, and

all schools should be reduced to 30km/hr, and that these speed zones should be in effect from 8 a.m - 8 p.m., as they are now.”

Richard Winters offered that he’s not opposed to a lower speed limit, but was opposed to it being 24 hours.

While the letter writers offered varying views Councillors too had varied ideas in terms of timeframes and high school speed limits.

It was finally Councillor Chris Wyatt who offered up an amendment which managed to attain support from all but Coun. Dustin

Brears.

Wyatt moved that the 30 kilometre speed limit be approved except in front of the two high schools, which will stay at 40 kilometres an hour.

It was this variance that Brears sat opposed too.

Mayor Mitch Hippsley liked the lower speed limit.

“I do believe 30 kilometres is the way to go,” he said, adding people tend to push speed limits so having a lower legal limit was a good thing.

Wyatt also kept the speed limits being in place 365 days a year, but only from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

SCHOOL Continued from Page A1 School Review, Administration consulted with the RCMP and they were also supportive of the zones being in effect for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The RCMP noted it would also be another tool available for RCMP to assist them when dealing with other

issues in the community as well.”

As was mentioned at the Dec. 6 Council Meeting, zone times are important for Park Zones because the City keeps the lights on in the parks until 10:30 pm, so it would be ideal for the zone to (at minimum) cover the times that the lights are

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Local reaction to provincial budget

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Saskatchewan Party has released the province’s latest budget.

The $463 million deficit forecast in the budget for 202223, tabled by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, is a $2.1 billion improvement from last year’s budget.

Through the next three years, the path to balance shows successively smaller deficits of $384 million in 202324, $321 million in 2024-25 and $165 million in 2025-26. A balanced budget is expected in 2026-27.

Revenue of $17.2 billion is forecast in the 2022-23 Budget, up $2.7 billion from last year’s budget. Non-renewable resource revenue is projected to be $2.9 billion, up $1.6 billion from last year, largely due to higher potash and oil price forecasts because of expected global demand.

“Saskatchewan is back on track,” Harpauer said in a government release. “We are seeing strong economic growth and job creation as we come out of the pandemic and as a result, the provincial’s financial outlook has improved significantly.

“The deficit has been reduced by over $2.0 billion.

Our economy is growing, with 30,000 new jobs created over the past year and the second highest rate of job growth in Canada so far in 2022.

“Our finances will steadily improve and we are on track to balance as a result of careful management of spending and prudent revenue forecasts.

Most notable for many will be that starting in October, the province plans to add the six per cent provincial sales tax to admissions fees and entertainment, including to events such Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL games, other sporting events, concerts, museums, rodeos and gyms.

Smokers also face increas-

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Mayor Mitch Hippsley

MLA Greg Ottenbreit

Yorkton Film Festival’s Randy Goulden

ing taxes starting March 24.

There will be another two cents per smoke for a total increase of 40 cents for a 20-pack. Taxes on loose tobacco will rise by eight cents per gram.

The range of tax increases are expected to bring in more than $33 million annually.

This budget includes $156.6 million for health care capital, including $15.2 million for urgent care centres in Regina and Saskatoon, $13.5 million to continue construction at the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, $6.0 million to continue the project to replace the Weyburn General Hospital, and $6.5 million to continue design and procurement activities for specialized and standard long-term care beds in Regina.

Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley was disappointed a new hospital in Yorkton was not higher up the list.

“I was hoping for a little more direction to the regional hospital here,” he said, adding he was told there are dollars for additional planning, but there is no timeline for the much talked about local build.

Hippsley said when it comes to government investments and timelines “they don’t give you

one.”

Yorkton MLC Greg Ottenbreit said there are other facilities ahead of Yorkton, pointing to Prince Albert, where the new facility will take pressure off Saskatoon facilities.

And, there remains things to fine tune in terms of a Yorkton facility, from how significant a dialysis service is needed, how MRI services fit in, and better access to a helipad, which then brings into the equation where to build it?

When it comes to a location, Ottenbreit said he believes it could fit in behind the existing hospital, and allow for the existing facility to potentially be repurposed, but he added there is some thought being given to taking the build south of the city along Queen Street.

“So there’s quite a few things to be looked at,” he said.

The 2022-23 Budget includes $846.0 million to operate, maintain, build and improve the province’s roads and highways, through the Ministry of Highways.

Ottenbreit said that investment is allowing work such as the passing lanes on Highway #16, and the upcoming work being planned in co-operation

with the City of Yorkton on York Road as a highway connector route.

The 2022-23 Budget includes $168.6 million for school infrastructure. This budget includes $95.2 million to support the ongoing planning and construction of 15 new schools and the renovation of five existing schools, as well as $55.9 million for preventative and emergency maintenance. An additional $12 million provides for the purchase of relocatable classrooms.

Yorkton Regional High School has work being done – previously announced – but still a positive for the city, noted Hippsley.

This budget includes an increase of $8.0 million, bringing the total funds available to $10 million, for the Creative Saskatchewan Production Grant Program, for film and television. Only Saskatchewan labour, goods and services are eligible for support under the program, ensuring dollars stay in the province.

“This investment is estimated to generate a $50 million increase in film and television production and millions in annual economic activity, including significant increased

spending in the hospitality industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic,” Harpauer said in the government release. “We are going to see a busy sound stage in Regina and today, I am honoured to announce that it will be renamed the John Hopkins Regina Sound Stage, honouring the memory of a strong advocate for our capital city, our province and our economy.”

Randy Goulden, executive director of the Yorkton Film Festival sees the new program as a positive.

“We welcome the increased funding along with the confidence shown to the film industry; to grow the creative economy and create jobs,” she said.

The NDP Opposition were not as impressed by the budget.

“At a time when Saskatchewan families need a lifeline, the Sask Party has thrown them an anchor. Hardworking people are struggling with increased costs at the grocery store, at the pump and in their housing but this government isn’t listening,” said NDP leader Ryan Meili. “Not only does this budget not offer any relief for families just trying to make ends meet, it increases taxes and fees when people are already struggling to make ends meet,” said Meili. “These are very serious times, with increased uncertainty caused by world events. Saskatchewan people deserve solutions to serious problems. Budget 2022 fails to offer any vision to grow our province.”

With no new relief measures, 32 new taxes and fees and no support for seniors or students who need support postpandemic, this budget reveals a government that has lost track of what’s most important to Saskatchewan people, suggested the NDP release.

The Saskatchewan Party government will continue to run deficits over the next three years with a goal to balance the budget in 2026-27.

Provincial groups have budget views

By SASKTODAY.ca Staff REGINA — Saskatchewan’s budget day has resulted in a variety of reactions to Premier Scott Moe’s plans for 2022-23 — some positive, some not, some mixed.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is supportive of the provincial government’s 2022-23 budget for the Ministry of Agriculture.

APAS says it is appreciative of the $338.5 million investment to fund business risk management programs.

Among the programs included in the budget are Crop Insurance, AgriStability, AgriInvest, and Western Livestock Price Insurance. The producers group is also appreciative of new investments in research, irrigation, and PST measures to support agriculture. Moving forward, APAS would like to see the provincial government continue to invest in programs such as AgriInvest, AgriStability and AgriRecovery to help producers through challenging times, be it economically or due to drought.

The Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association also has good things to say, saying it is pleased the budget is boosting its

grant program for film and television by $8 million for 2022-23, which means the Production Grant Program, operated through Crown corporation Creative Saskatchewan, will have $10 million available for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Lioz Bouganin, President of the SMPIA Board of Directors, issued this statement, “We want to say ‘thank you’ to the Saskatchewan Government for expanding Creative Saskatchewan’s funds to cover more screenbased productions. This incremental release of provincial funds will be a catalyst providing greater opportunities for our producers to attract new private and federal investment dollars.”

“We applaud the government for this investment,” said Erin Dean, CEO of Creative Saskatchewan.

“Productions are a multi-faceted endeavor, built around labour with the potential to create hundreds of new jobs, ranging from cinematographers, assistant directors, electricians, carpenters, sound engineers, composers, editors, and more. This goes beyond contributing to Saskatchewan’s economic recovery, it’s truly improving the livelihoods of Saskatchewan residents.”

Creative Saskatchewan says there are many spin-off benefits to the investment, which will attract more and larger projects to the province.

But not everyone is happy.

“This budget brings no relief for everyday people who are struggling to make ends meet. The year-over-year increase in Saskatchewan’s consumer price index was 4.7 per cent for February, but wages in this province are not keeping up,” said Judy Henley, president of CUPE Saskatchewan.

“We have the lowest minimum wage in the country, and too many workers – especially in our lowest paid sectors like community-based organizations – have gone years without a meaningful wage increase to keep up with the rising costs.”

CUPE is calling for the implementation of a progressive tax system to ensure higher income residents and corporations pay their fair share of taxes, according to its budget reaction statement. This should include the introduction of new personal income tax brackets for higher incomes and a wealth tax for the rich, says CUPE. Some reactions have been mixed.

The Saskatchewan Medical Association said it welcomes budget

initiatives that support the recruitment and retention of physicians, begin to tackle the surgical backlog, and provide resources to address the ongoing challenges the pandemic is placing on a strained health care system.

The budget allocates $6.44 billion to the health portfolio, an increase in spending of 5.2 per cent, with $95 million allocated for ongoing pandemic spending and $21.6 million to address the surgical waitlist.

SMA president Dr. Eben Strydom said. “The step announced today to address the backlog is welcome, but it is only a first step in providing relief for patients whose procedures have been postponed. Physicians will be pleased when their patients receive the care they need.”

SUMA said it was pleased to see a $10.8 million investment in EMS, in 27 communities, as well as a focus on recruiting additional healthcare professionals for Saskatchewan’s hometowns. But, says SUMA, more funding to address access to health and mental health and addictions services in the province is needed.

SUMA also welcomed the continued investment in Saskatchewan’s hometowns through Municipal Revenue Sharing, but

was disappointed with the reduction in funding. Municipal Revenue Sharing for the 2022-23 year is set to be approximately $262 million, a reduction from the 202122 budget.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation expressed disappointment that the government has again chosen not to make education funding a priority. An increase of 4.7 percent was required to simply maintain the status quo of programming and services, said STF in its statement, noting the budget results in a more than three per cent cut to K-12 operational spending.

“These cuts will directly impact students across the province,” said STF President Patrick Maze. “School divisions will be left with no choice but to cut programs and services that are already underfunded and insufficient to meet students’ needs.”

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation also says it is disappointed that the 2022 Saskatchewan budget continues to increase the provincial debt and fails to provide tax relief.

“The Saskatchewan budget projects soaring revenues, but the government is planning to spend every penny and still borrow another $463 mil-

lion,” said Todd MacKay, Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “If a family ran up their credit cards during tough times and then won the 50-50 draw at a Rider game, they wouldn’t spend the windfall and keep borrowing, yet that’s exactly what the Saskatchewan government is doing.”

Also disappointed is the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association.

“Our association is extremely disappointed with what has come out of this budget,” said Shantel Lipp, SHCA president.

“There is no new funding for projects for this spring which leaves the industry behind when there is such an urgent need for highway and infrastructure funding.”

Funding announced in the provincial budget for highways and infrastructure projects reflects a status quo budget with most projects already awarded and tendered in the fall of 2021.

Saskatchewan Liberal leader Jeff Walters is calling the provincial budget disappointing and insufficient.

“Premier Moe had an opportunity to show vision,” stated Walters.

“Instead, it is more of the same. In a time that needs him to hit a home run, he continues to play small ball.”

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Politics Getting the provincial budget right is no easy task in the best of years.

Suffice to say, the past two years of an economic downturn driven by the pandemic and accompanied by last year’s drought, that saw a 47 per cent drop in crop production, have not been the best of years.

It’s been really hard for the Saskatchewan Party government to get the past couple of budgets completely right.

The massive $2.2 billion monster deficit in 2021-22 likely tells you all you really need to know about how badly the budget had gone off the rails — something the government seemingly acknowledged in its 2022-23 budget that is themed back-on-track.

Unlike what’s been happening on the CP Rail lines, let’s hope this train keeps running.

Perhaps the best news in the budget is the concerted effort to put the brakes on the runaway public debt.

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer’s plan calls for a $463 million deficit in 2022-23 — onefifth the 2021-22.

However, it won’t be enough to prevent public debt from soaring past $30 billion this year.

Moreover, this year’s deficit will be followed by a $384 million deficit in 2023-24, a $321 million deficit in 2024-25 and a $165 million deficit in 2025-26, further hiking public debt past $35 billion by 2027.

Worse, we will be paying $622 million on the $9 billion operational debt — the interest we are paying the cumulative costs of past deficits and other borrowing that we have to shell out before any of the bills are paid.

But unlike 2017 when the Sask. Party government slashed programs like the Saskatchewan Transportation Company bus service and implemented major tax hikes like a one-percentage point provincial sales tax increase, Harpauer opted for a gentler approach after two tough years for all of us.

Rather than a general PST increase, the Harpauer expanded the PST to previously exempt items in which we are now paying the federal goods and services tax like “sporting events, concerts, museums, fairs, gym memberships and golf green fees”. However, such changes won’t come until Oct. 1 — after golf season and before the Grey Cup — to allow various organizations to have time to make adjustments.

The government also hiked sin taxes — two cents a cigarette for 29 cents in provincial taxes.

However, what’s really driving the increase in 2022-23 government revenue — $17.2 billion this fiscal year -- is our good old natural resources that have been the staple of the Saskatchewan economy for years.

A boycott of Russia and Belarus potash resulting from the invasion of Ukraine will result in $420 million more in potash royalties this year. Oil now trading at $115 US a barrel will result in $77-million more in resource surcharge that might even go higher, given that the government is only counting oil to average $75.75 US a barrel in the coming year.

The upside of the commodity windfall is that it helps get us out of a worse budget deficit. The downside is that this budget makes us further depend on such natural resources that only accounted for about eight per cent of total government revenue last year. This year, resource revenues will account for about 16 per cent of revenues.

Better news is a recovering economy means an added $104 million more in PST revenue.

This likely afforded Harpauer the option of spending more — $17.6 billion in total in 2022-23 — $3.2 billion of which is capital project spending.

However, the government is largely counting on $13.6 billion in private sector investment to drive the economy.

That is allowing the government to focus on program funding to reduce surgical wait times and to recruit nurses.

Many won’t see it as doing enough.

But coming out of two tough years, the budget is doing a surprising amount.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Money to reserves is good planning I

t is interesting to watch public reaction to government spending.

There are three typical responses one hears on coffee row or see on social media.

The first reaction is generally an aversion to any tax increase. No one likes to think more of their income is going to pay the tax bill, although this first reaction is also tempered for many realizing costs go up even for government.

The second group tends to see the shortcomings in government spending as it pertains to their particular area. Educators want more for schooling. Health care professionals are concerned about health initiatives.

Farmers look to what is being spent, or not spent as the case might be, in terms of agriculture.

And sort of related to the above, a third group always sees where they would have spent money where government did not.

We certainly saw the mix of reactions in terms of last week’s provincial budget. In a matter of a few hours of its presentation this newspaper’s email had received multiple releases from groups either applauding spending in their sector, or lamenting that more was not targeted to their area.

It’s the same locally.

Talk to Councillors and you are likely to learn they have had concerns raised by some residents about their decision to move forward with a multimillion-dollar Deer Park Golf Course clubhouse build.

If you are a non golfer, and frankly that is the vast majority of residents, a clubhouse really isn’t a facility you have paid much attention to. Most will never have set foot in the existing

building. For those, the building can be summed up as old, and it shows that age in a number of ways.

As the owner of the facility it was very much a case of upgrading the clubhouse, because it was near the end of its useful life.

But, that doesn’t lessen public concerns.

For example, some suggest that the clubhouse dollars would be a significant portion of what the city will need to come up with when the province finally moves forward with a new hospital.

Certainly a hospital will be a big ticket item the city must invest in – the province now expects the local municipality to put up significant dollars, which in this case is Yorkton even though it’s a regional hospital serving a much larger population than those living in the city.

Of course the real issue in many of these cases is a lack of preparedness by government.

The ability to put away money ahead of time for expenditures you know will come is generally a wise thing – like a homeowner putting some money aside knowing one day a major appliance will fail, or the house will need painting.

In the case of the city, Councils predating the current edition, knew the clubhouse was antiquated, that the municipality would have to spend millions on a new hospital, that the days for the Kinsmen Arena were limited without a major investment, yet no real effort to establish and fund reserve accounts was ever made.

There is an old adage about paying now, or paying later. We just happen to be paying later on all three accounts at this point.

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Yorkton Farmers Market returns for another season

By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – The Yorkon Farmers Market held their first event of the year on Thursday at the Parkland Mall.

“We’re back in the mall every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. To 1:30 p.m.- so a little bit of a change from the last two years with COVID,” said Brendon Purton, President of the YFM, and owner of Kangro gardening.

“The hours were shifted to match the mall hours, but this year we’re back to when the mall opens,” said Purton, adding, “right now it’s just every Thursday and it’s going to go from now until mid-December.”

Purton commented, that the vendor count was low, but would likely see an increase in the following weeks.

“We’ve got quite a few vendors back for the first one, but a lot more will be coming,” adding, “we get kind of an influx of vendors as we get closer to summer with people getting vegetables from the garden.”

“Kangro gardening, myself, will be back next week with lettuce and cucumbers,” said Purton.

“Today there is eight [vendors], we had a few cancelations kind of last minute - we’re hoping to get a lot more as the year goes on.”

Purton said the farmers market offers a variety of good for consumers to choose from.

“You can get local free run eggs here, we’ve got Howland’s Honey here today, there’s knitting, two bakers back today, some preserves, homemade masks, some crafts, homemade jewelry, soaps and skin care products.”

Brendon Purton, President of the Yorkton Farmers Market and owner of Kangro Gardening, a vendor with the organization.

Purton said the YFM is always interested in expanding their variety.

“We’re always looking for new vendors - if someone wants to apply to be a vendor, they can find the

Purton talks with vendor Sasha Wasylenchuk of Howland’s Honey. submission form online at YorktonFarmersMarket. ca.,” said Purton, not-

ing, “We try to keep the Facebook page updated with a list of photos of

all the vendors who are going to be there for that coming Thursday.”

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Various activities were held at Sacred Heart High School and St. Michaels’s School to mark French-Second-Language Education Week in Saskatchewan.

French education celebrated

By Susan Barton Parlez-vous français?

Your answer may be, “un petit peu” but for our French Immersion students, the answer is “oui!”.

The French Immersion students from Sacred Heart High School and St Michael’s School participated in several activities to celebrate the recent FrenchSecond-Language Education Week in Saskatchewan.

Throughout the week several activities were planned at St. Michael’s School to promote and celebrate learning in French.

The Grade 7 French class prepared outdoor activities along with

instructional videos on how to complete the activities in French.

The Grade 3, 4 and 5 classes learned about francophone history and culture by looking into how maple sugar is made and what role les voyageurs played in our history.

All French immersion classes created and displayed stars that reflected this year’s theme ‘From the classroom to the stars! Dream.

Act. Realize’.

Classes were also treated to a bilingual presentation online from Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

Older students were paired up with younger students to read in French together.

Teachers documented their students’ learning in French throughout the week so the Grade 6 through 8 students could create videos for each class highlighting their activities. They will be posted on social media (@ecole_michael).

Students at Sacred Heart High School looked back at their journey in French immersion and wrote notes of gratitude to those educators that helped them realize their dreams.

Biographies were written about important black French leaders to coincide with Black History Month.

As appreciation for francophone music, class favourites were played over the inter-

com for the entire student body to hear. A music tournament was held to determine the top francophone song of 2022.

Lastly, Grade 9 students created their own music videos to famous francophone songs.

French Immersion starts in Grade 1at St. Michael’s School and students work toward a bilingual Grade 12 diploma when they graduate from Sacred Heart High School. These students are not only fluent in speaking French, but

can read and write the language as well.

The teachers at both schools are very proud of their students for taking on the challenge of learning a new language and look forward to learning with them for the rest of the year.

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Rob Kozak, part owner of RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty in Yorkton.

RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty wins award in Las Vegas

By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – RE/ MAX Blue Chip Realty received an award for having the top small market transactions in Western Canada at the RE/MAX Canada Awards event held in Las Vegas.

“It’s always a surprise because there is a lot of brokerages out there,” said Rob Kozak, part owner of RE/MAX Blue

Chip Realty.

“We know we’re always kind of in the running,” said Kozak, adding, “we had a real good year- almost 1200 transactions.”

RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty has been in operation for 34 years. Kozak, along with his brother Glen, has owned the real estate operation for three-and-a-half years where they employ 22 agents.

Kozak credited their

involvement with the community for their recent success.

“We do a really good job of being committed to our communities,” said Kozak, noting, “a lot of our agents volunteer in the communitywe support local groups, and I think that’s part of the reason why we’re proud of the accomplishment- because we like to do things the right way in the communities we deal with.”

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War in Ukraine adds to ag volatility The war in Ukraine is certainly causing volatility in our world at present, and that of course reflects on agriculture too.

A Canadian Press story at SASKTODAY. ca illustrates the situation from a Ukraine perspective citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing the West of cowardice Sunday as his country fights to stave off Russia’s invading troops, making an exasperated plea for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense as the war ground into a battle of attrition.

“I’ve talked to the defenders of Mariupol

today. I’m in constant contact with them.

Their determination, heroism and firmness are astonishing,” Zelensky said in a video address, referring to the besieged southern city that has suffered some of the war’s greatest deprivations and horrors. “If only those who have been thinking for 31 days on how to hand over dozens of jets and tanks had one per cent of their courage,” detailed the CP story.

One can appreciate Zelensky’s frustration.

It’s great to stop buying Russian vodka, or to ban curling teams from World Championships, but realistically such

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Calvin Daniels measures is not going to push Russian president Vladimir Putin to turn his army’s tanks around and leave Ukraine.

There are even reports the various bans are having limited impact, in particular with suggestions Russian wheat is still moving to market, with some suggestions at rec-

ord levels, according to a story at producer.com American president Joe Biden hit the nail on the head when he said in a speech last week that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not stay in power. While the U.S., has tried to soften that stance since the speech, Biden appears right, although whether

the west has the resolve to save Ukraine remains very much in question, as Zelensky noted.

Set against the backdrop of Russian missiles flying, and the west waffling on military aid for Ukraine, is the impact on farming – at least for this particular column.

Ukrainian farmers should be planting their crops, but how does that work when war is close at hand?

Imagine Saskatchewan farmers readying to seed the crop when Winnipeg or Calgary or Edmonton or Regina were being bombed, civilians being killed, or abandoning their homes to become

refugees in the face of a foreign force. How would farmers deal with the stress and threat?

In Ukraine, it has been reported farmers are ready to plant, although concern over fuel supplies exist. But, what if the crop is not planted, or harvested?

How does that impact Europe in terms of feed supply?

The questions of an expanding war, either in Ukraine now or somewhere later as Putin’s expansionism looks elsewhere, coupled with the impact to 2022 cropping in a key agricultural region, creates a huge shadow over the agriculture sector.

Pattison Agriculture brings awareness to career opportunities

By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – Employees of Pattison Agriculture from the Yorkton and Swift Current branches were at the Yorkton Regional High School Wednesday morning to talk with students about the benefits of working in Ag-based trades.

“I guess we just want to provide some awareness to the career opportunities that are available with Pattison Agriculture, and talk to the students about their opportunity to explore a career at Pattison Agriculture,” said Bryan Braun, Human Capital Manager at Pattison Agriculture in Swift Current.

“We see a shortage in the trades- our service techs and our parts techs- we have a huge need there,” said Braun.

Braun said that the company is finding it difficult to fill spots in rural locations.

“Agriculture is a fairly significant industry in Saskatchewan,” said Braun, adding, “we’re just trying to get the word out about the great opportunities at Pattison Ag.” “I’d recommend trades to anybody,” said Kristina Quinn, Parts Department Manager at Pattison Agriculture in Yorkton.

Quinn earned her Red Seal Journeyperson in Alberta before moving to Yorkton to manage the Pattison Ag parts department and spoke to the students about the overall benefits of working for Pattison Ag. The company is cur-

Bryan Braun speaks to students at the YRHS about the benefits of working in ag-based trades. rently offering to pay educational tuition for the Red Seal parts trade for people who take the program while employed with the company. A Red Seal trade entitles the person who holds the distinction to work in their trade throughout Canada. “The Red Seal is proof that a tradesperson has met the national standard in their trade,” according to Canada.ca.

As well as employees of Pattison Ag, a work experience student was there to talk to fellow classmates about his time working at the company.

“To get the full course you have to work a hundred hours,” said Arne Geerdts, a grade 12 student at the YRHS, add-

Arne Geerdts, Grade 12 student at the YRHS.

ing, “for every 100 hours you work, you get one credit.”

Geerdts, now in his 300th hour of work experience, said he is moving towards his Red Seal journeypersons in mechanics.

As well as gaining school credits and furthering his education, he is also being paid for his efforts with the company.

“It’s great,” said Geerdts.

During the presentation, Braun spoke of the traditional jobs within the industry, which included heavy duty mechanics, parts people and intelligence solutions consultants. “[ICS] helps optimize technology for the farmers,” said Braun.

Technology has

become a huge part of the ag industry. In January of 2022, John Deere announced their autonomous tractor. “... farmers only need to transport the machine to a field and configure it for autonomous operation. Using John Deere Operations Center Mobile, they can swipe from left to right to start the machine. While the

machine is working the farmer can leave the field to focus on other tasks, while monitoring the machine’s status from their mobile device,” according to a news release on Deere.ca.

With the new technology will come new jobs.

“You’ll see an autonomous tractor before you see an autonomous car,” said Braun.

From left to right. Kristina Quinn, Parts Department Manager at Pattison Ag, Kassidy Pryhitka, Administrator at Pattison Ag, Bryan Braun, Human Capital Manager at Pattison Agriculture in Swift Current.

Sports

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Book brings back fond memories of Expos There are disappointments in sports which, for fans, leaves lasting marks.

In Saskatchewan, the touchdown pass to Tony Gabriel (the 1976 Grey Cup), and the 13th man penalty, (2009 Grey Cup), are perhaps the most glaring examples.

But, if you are a baseball fan in Canada you are likely also to lament the Montreal Expos moving to Washington in 2005. I admit, I still hope the Nationals lose every game they play.

I have always liked baseball, and growing up on a Saskatchewan farm there were only two TV channels, so when the Expos were on, and barn chores were done, I loved watching.

And through the 1980s the Expos were very entertaining with a bunch of stars including Andre Dawson, Steve Rogers, Tim Raines, and Gary Carter.

The string of fine years actually started in 1979 though, a year chronicled in a recent book release; ‘1979 The Expos First Great Season’ by Norm King.

I was 19 at the time, just out of high school and already a fan, so while the particulars of the season may have faded, the book quickly brought up a flood of memories about the team and its players.

How could one forget Rusty Staub who

the book points out was the first big star for the Expos. He had a .296 average from 1969-71, averaging 26 home runs and 90 RBIs per year and a .406 OBP. Or, Andre Dawson, who was a true five tool star. One passage from the book sums him up well; “Dawson did it all that day, with a home run, two doubles and an intentional walk, but the key to the win was his sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the 12th.”

Yes, I did a double take regarding the bunt, but this was the National League and a different era, one where things such as knowing how to sacrifice bunt, do a hit and run, steal a base, where still exciting elements of the game – a far cry from the home run or strikeout which is largely the accepted strategy of the game today.

Another example; “Up came the dangerous Mike Schmidt, (Philadelphia), who had hit his 44th home run of the season in the fifth.

Schmidt brought his booming bat to the plate and … bunted? Instead of letting the future Hall of Famer use his power to win the game, manager Dallas Green called on the slugger to sacrifice the runners along.

Schmidt executed and moved pinch-runner Lonnie Smith to third

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Sports with the tying run.”

So just how different was baseball in 1979?

Well Atlanta’s Phil Niekro finished with 21 wins, but somehow also 20 losses.

Of course this was when pitching staffs regularly rotated only four starters, and the idea of pulling a starter unless absolutely necessary was still not prevalent. Starters were expected to be finishers too.

Baseball was different, and frankly more entertaining back then because more tools were used to get runs. Today, it’s go deep or retreat to the dugout.

That is one of the best elements of ‘1979’ that it provides readers who may only vaguely recall the Expos, a glimpse inside the game when it was quite different from what we see today.

There is also a rather sad yet heartwarming story about how ‘1979’ came to be.

Author Norm King was a huge Expos fan since the team was formed in 1969. And he

spent what ended up being the last two years or so of his life working on the book.

“But he was diagnosed with a very serious cancer during that time,” explained Don Rice, (more on him in a bit). “He continued working on it because writing an Expos book was his dream. And the Expos 1979 season meant a lot to him.

But nine months after he was diagnosed, he passed away in 2018.”

In stepped a group of friends who tried to finish off the book for him, including Leslie Matheis Hoffmeister, who had talked with Norm on the

phone numerous times about the book and even flew from Baltimore to Ottawa more than once to meet him and go over the book. However, there were too many issues, the book couldn’t be finished and eventually languished,” said Rice.

That’s when Expos historian Danny Gallagher, who has written several books about the Expos, stepped in.

“He had known Norm and his widow Lucile McGregor, and contacted Lucile in April 2021 to find out what progress was being made on the book. He offered to finish it off and make Norm’s dying dream a reality. Lucile gave him the go ahead,” said Rice.

And that was where Rice, who lives in Saskatoon became involved.

“Danny let me know about this project, and even though I never knew Norm, I empathized with the situation and really wanted to see that book become a reality. I had previously thought on my own that it would be outstanding to have a more recent book about the 1979 Expos published. (There had been a shorter book published in 1979.)”

So Rice volunteered to assist Danny, editing the book, adding the odd story, selecting pictures and working on the

appendixes.

Rice was an easy sell from the perspective he was a huge Expose fan himself, having been born and raised in Ottawa.

“The family had the radio on with games, or TV, and we’d go to Montreal to see games,” he said in a recent Yorkton This Week interview.

Growing up playing baseball he said it was natural “to pretend to be Expo players.”

Being involved in the book brought Rice’s passion for the team back into sharp focus.

“My heart and soul was in it,” he said, adding that he was excited to help in-part because of King and also because he was “such a fan of the Expos.”

Rice said for him the book “is a great hop down memory lane,” with the book sharpening memories that he too admitted had faded.

The team, noted Rice was just so compelling to follow in 1979, thanks in-large-part to 39 comefrom-behind wins.

“No game did you think they were out of it,” said Rice.

The book is certainly one old Expos followers will want to check out. It really brings into focus a different time in baseball, and a team still missed at least by this writer.

Terriers and Mustangs going playoff distance

By Calvin Daniels and Tyson Off Staff Writers The Yorkton Terriers and Melfort Mustangs went to a game seven in their best-of-seven SJHL playoff round.

The game was held Tuesday in Melfort but results were not available by press time, but you can see the story at SASKTODAY.ca/Yorkton The series could have wrapped up Sunday.

The Terriers were looking to win the opening round series when they hosted Melfort.

But, the visiting Mustangs had different ideas early in the SJHL encounter.

Ben Tkachuk gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead 5:05 into the game.

Then at 7:32 Seth McCulloch made it 2-0 for the visitors.

Dawson Leroux added

a third goal for Melfort at 14:20.

The 3-0 lead held until midway through the second period when Marco Lopez made it a 4-0 contest with a goal at 10:44.

The Terriers finally solved Melfort netminder Joel Favreau at 13:11 of the second when JD Hall scored to make it 4-1.

Yorkton’s Kishaun Gervais then scored at 16:50 narrowing the Mustang lead to two at 4-2, as the game headed to the third period.

Into the third Nolan Doell made it 5-2 at 9:22.

Kishaun Gervais added a powerplay goal for Yorkton at 11:17, but that was as close as the Terriers would get as Melfort won 5-3 to force a deciding game seven in the Mustangs rink Tuesday.

Kael DePape was in net for Yorkton for the

loss facing 31 shots, while Favreau faced the same 31-shots but for the win.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said the game did not go as they had hoped.

“Obviously it wasn’t the start we wanted,” he said, but then he added “There were some good things we can carry forward from the last 40-minutes.”

As for how to prepare for a game seven after giving up 10 goals in the last two games, Hehr said this is what the playoffs are about.

“It’s a seven game series for a reason,” he said, adding a deciding game for both teams is what players dream about.

“Everybody dreams about being the hero in a game seven.”

So Tuesday Hehr said it would be back to basics, starting with greater emphasis on

The Terriers hosted Melfort Sunday in Game 6 of their playoff round.

defence.

Hehr said in the last couple of games the Terriers have looked to make the big hits, but without a lot of structure, so they need be better defensively.

Friday action The Terriers had headed to Melfort Friday with hopes of wrapping up their SJHL playoff.

After losing the ser-

ies opener in Melfort the Terriers had won threein-a-row to lead the bestof-seven.

But, the Mustangs weren’t quite ready to head home for the summer.

Melfort scored the opening goal of the game, the only marker in the first period when Clarke Huxley scored on the powerplay at 12:05.

The third was a close

affair until late when there was a barrage of three goals in less than 30-seconds.

Tye Scherger started things with the second Mustang powerplay goal of the contest at 17:44.

Twelve seconds later Thomas Moore made it 3-0 for the home side.

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Local trio attending Vancouver Whitecaps Academy

By Andy Wyatt Yorkton United FC players participating in the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy In the Fall of 2021, a number of Yorkton United FC players were identified as potential high-performance players by Sasksoccer.

Three of these players, Ridwan Olatunji, Noah Wyatt and Kale McManus took part in the intake process.

After that process, they were contacted by Adam Miller who leads the high-performance program for Saskatchewan.

He invited the trio to take part in an assessment period with the Saskatchewan HighPerformance Program.

The three Yorkton United players have been travelling to Saskatoon every Wednesday from Feb. 9 to March 23, to train with the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Academy program.

At the end of their assessment period they will have a meeting with the Coach Miller to find out if they will be invited to attend the program on a full-time basis in the fall.

“Our soccer program

has had incredible success for a long time and it has been great that Sasksoccer HighPerformance coaches have recognized that and reached out to us,” said Technical Director of YUFC Mike Jakubiec commenting on the opportunity. “They were interested in a lot of our players in both the boys and girl’s side. Kale, Noah and Ridwan have all worked hard to get to this point and I was happy that they decided to take the opportunity to try out. The high-performance coaches have been impressed with the

boys so far. This is the pathway to higher level soccer that we always wanted for our players.”

On top of the training in Saskatoon, all three boys have been involved practicing and playing with the YUFC U17/19 boy’s team two to three times a week.

The YUFC U17 boy’s team recently won 6 v 6 Provincials in Saskatoon with their teammates.

The U17 boys went undefeated throughout the tournament and won the final 4 – 0 against Saskatoon Eastside.

Olatunji was named MVP for the tournament.

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Ridwan Olatunji, Noah Wyatt and Kale McManus.

TERRIERS Continued from Page A9 Vranai scored at 18:15.

The Vranai goal was as close as the Terriers would get, as Melfort added two in the third for a 5-1 win to stave off elimination.

Noah Wilson scored at 13:06 and Marco Lopez added the marker, another powerplay effort for the Mustangs.

Terrier netminder Kael DePape still had a big night facing 45-shots in the loss, while Joel Favreau earned the win facing 23.

Wednesday win The crowd was loud and the horns were blowing Wednesday night when the Terriers took the ice to play the Melfort Mustangs in the fourth game of their playoff series.

The home town team wasted no time in the first, with Karsten Kruska putting one in the net at only 0:18 seconds into the period. Later, at 4:04, the Terriers’ Tyson

Kishaun Gervais scored in the third period Sunday.

Janzen would hit the target, followed by team mate Kody Norberg scoring his first SJHL goal at 10:47, giving the Terriers a 3-0 lead heading into the second.

The second period saw the Mustangs put themselves on the board with a goal at 11:43 coming by way of Curtis Hammond. The Terriers would answer with a goal of their own less than a

minute later with JD Hall scoring at 12:19, keeping the team at a three goal advantage going into the third.

Late in the first half of the third, at 8:34, the Mustangs’ Curtis Hammond would score once again. It wasn’t enough for the team, as they would pull their goalie with less than two minutes remaining in the game, offering up a clear

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shot for the Terriers’ co-captain, Kishaun Gervais, to put one in the empty net at 19:04.

Kael DePape was in net for the Terriers, taking on a total of 39 shots, 31 of which came before the end of the second period.

Joel Favreau was in net for Melfort and blocked 19 of the 23 shots on goal.

Game three Overtime in the hockey playoffs is nerveracking for fans, but it seemed to be just where the Yorkton Terriers are most comfortable.

The Terriers won game

two of their SJHL playoff series with the Melfort Mustangs 4-3 in the Mustangs’ barn.

The teams met again last Tuesday at the Westland Insurance Arena in Yorkton, and again found themselves in a nail-biter.

After playing through two scoreless periods Melfort finally started the scoring as Tye Scherger put one past Terrier netminder Kael DePape at 12:29 of the third period.

Parker Jasper tied the game at 15:30 finally solving Joel Favreau in goal for Melfort.

The 1-1 tie held until the final whistle, sending the teams to OT to determine a winner.

Greg Nelson netted the game-winner for Yorkton, an unassisted goal 7:15 into the first overtime frame.

The goal wasn’t a pretty one, but Nelson was still all smiles after the game.

“You’ve got to grind hard in overtime,” he said, adding the goal “was a greasy one” but it still counted for the win.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said the win was a good one coming in a game the Terriers

didn’t start very well, having a particularly lacklustre middle stanza.

“We didn’t have a very good second period,” he said, adding that was where DePape shined brightest. “. . . He was a rock back there.”

The fine play continued in overtime where DePape made “a huge cross ice save,” said Hehr, adding after the save the Terriers went down the ice to get “a greasy goal” to win it.

Hehr said maybe the game-winner shouldn’t have gone in, but it did, and in the playoffs you need some breaks.

The win was obviously a big one as it leaves the Terriers with the ability to win the series on home ice.

“It’s so important, especially in a sevengame series, you need to win at home,” said Nelson.

The comeback win was another case of the Terriers being a tough out.

“We’re a very resilient team. It’s something we’re kind of known for,” said Nelson.

DePape would face 32-shots in backstopping the win, while Favreau faced 33 in the loss.

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The Yorkdale Central School Lady Royals have won 10 straight city titles.

Yorkdale Central School’s boy’s team won the recent city tourney.

Yorkdale rules the hardwood yet again

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It was another highly successful season on the court for basketball teams at Yorkdale Central Schools.

At the recent YESSA City Championship the Yorkdale Royals

won their seventh consecutive championship with a 49-46 thriller over Dr. Brass School.

The Lady Royals matched the result topping their side of things with a 41-32 win over St. Michael’s School.

The YESSA City Championship was the 10th straight for the Lady Royals.

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Students do hands-on learning at WDM

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Grade 7 students in the Yorkton area have an opportunity for some hands-on education learning about energy efficiency in homes through a program being offered by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society in partnership with Western Development Museums in the province, including Yorkton.

The program, ’Smarter Science Better Buildings’ (SSBB) combines interactive displays specific to energy efficiency in today’s buildings with exploration of the Museum galleries. In the galleries, students consider energy efficiency and sustainable methods used in the past as well as looking at the Museum building.

From March 22 to April 14, 2022, the WDM in Yorkton is hosting students for a half day of learning including Grade 7-9 students from Macdonald School in Stockholm, SK Friday.

Instructor Noelle Sapieha said attending the day was definitely a positive for the school and the students, espe-

Students from Stockholm had an opportunity to learn about energy efficiency through interactive displays at the Western Development Museum in Yorkton, and with help from James Gates, Director, Customer Solutions with SaskEnergy. cially with WDM staff doing some of the activity planning for students and SaskEnergy subsidizing the costs of busing students to Yorkton.

For the Grade 7 students in particular learning about energy and how it relates to heating and cooling fits with their core curriculum.

For older students, the day sort of fills a blank since the school hasn’t “been able to go

out much the last couple of years,” said Sapieha.

She added any time students have an opportunity for hands-on learning that reinforces what they take in the classroom is a good thing.

And, there were elements of the displays requiring students to put what they learn in class to more practical use, noted Sapieha, pointing to math skills in particular needed to do some of

Reception held at pARTners Gallery

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Artist’s Reception for local photographer Shannon Erickson was held at the Community pARTners Gallery located in the Yorkton Public Library Saturday.

The show at pARTners Gallery, which will hang until the end of March focuses on macrophotography.

Erickson’s exhibit, ‘Up Close and Beautiful’ features scenes from the world captured through the eye of a macro photography lens.

“I try to capture the details in the ordinary parts of life, the beauty in creation and the details all around us.” said Erickson in an interview with Yorkton This Week. “. . . It started with general photography,” said Erickson, adding, “Macro has changed my perspective.”

Photographic artist Shannon Erickson shows her macro-technique to Michelle Easton of Saltcoats.

the calculations associated with the displays.

“That’s the learning aspect,” she said. “. . .

Think of this as just a bigger classroom.”

Taiya Nicholas is a Grade 9 students attending the day. She said it was fun a day, but also a good way to learn firsthand about energy efficiency. For example, she said she found a display on the differences in energy use by various lights information, adding it was something she can take home to her parents to consider.

Mason Chopping, a Grade 7 student, said being able to see how homes were heated in the past, thanks to the museum displays, and then comparing what they did to today was interesting.

James Gates, Director, Customer Solutions with SaskEnergy touched on the history of energy efficiency in the province, noting how to heat homes has always been important here because of the extended cold season.

That need may have been why the first energy efficient home was built in Regina in 1977, he noted.

Gates said the entire program is geared toward helping students better understand the energy requirements of a home, and how to compare various elements, older furnace versus energy efficient one, as an example. He added there is a calculator on their website to help with calculations.

It is expected seven schools in the area will take in the displays while at the WDM in the city.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton’s Sheila Harris has always been something of a historian.

And was very much involved in farming.

So perhaps it is not a surprise she has written a book of recollections from the farm and her life.

You’re marrying a farmer!” exclaimed my friends and relatives. “Have you thought what your life will be like living on a farm?”

I had not given it a thought, I was in love and would move to Timbuktu to be with Gordon. No one could imagine me living on a farm. I grew up with a very British Victorian family where good manners, proper etiquette, speaking when spoken to, drinking tea, playing bridge, and finding a proper Anglican husband with a good profession, who I would spend my time looking after, were the norms.

I began learning the daily routine as a helper in the house. The first job was to separate the pails of milk. The cream separator was in the kitchen in the wintertime. There was a small separate building outside the back door about fifteen feet from the house. This was referred to as “the back kitchen.”

The separator was moved to the back kitchen in the summer. There was a deep hole dug in the kitchen, which held large blocks of ice dug from the lake.

In the summer, the milk and cream cans would be lowered down into the hole by a rope to keep cold.

The milk was poured into the huge bowl, the handle was turned, and the cream came out one spout and skim milk from another. Cream and milk went into jars for use in the house; the remaining cream would go into a cream can to be sold at the creamery once a week. The skim milk was fed to the calves and hogs. The separator was washed and sterilized daily. Once a week all parts were removed,

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Sheila Harris reflects on her many years on the farm in a recently published book. washed and sterilized.

I would venture to the barn at the evening milking time and Gordon was trying to teach me how to milk “bossy.” She would stare at me with those strange brown eyes, knowing I was someone she had not seen before!

I was not very successful learning the art of milking.

Actually, Beatrice told me not to learn how to milk the cows as Gordon would be curling all winter and expect me to do the chores.

It was very good advice.

Riding a horse was not my forte. I did ride a few times, but I bounced like a ball.

I was up when I should have been down. Gordon was determined I should learn but finally gave up. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the hunters and jumpers horse at the horse shows. The castration of the bull calves in the spring was not something I watched. I did learn that they laid the calf on the ground and used an

instrument called a burdizzo. Some farmers cooked the testicles or barbecued them. They were a delicacy called “prairie oysters!”

When baby pigs were born, Gordon would cut their teeth so they would not bite the sow when they were nursing. I certainly did not like to help get the herd of cattle from the pasture to the yard. I was to stay at the end of the driveway and make sure the cows coming down the highway turned into the driveway.

I picked up a stick and waved my arms to get them to turn!

--Excerpt from Cow, Sow and Sheila Harris certainly had material to draw from.

“When I moved to the farm there were boxes of photographs and original papers,” she explained,

adding, “(I) also inherited my Dad’s collection of photos and papers.

I started sorting the photos to make photo albums of Gordon’s life for his 80th birthday and each one of our children.

I sorted hundreds of pictures and threw out the duplicates and not so good ones. I have 14 special albums of the original pictures and many scanned to my computer.”

It was the sort of process that rekindles ideas.

“Many years ago I thought about writing my autobiography and chose the title ‘Cow, Sow, and Sheila,’” she said. “I had a very interesting life and thought of writing a story for my children.

“The idea grew and I signed a contract with Friesen Press Company

as their editor thought it was worthwhile printing.

“I waited too long - I was 85-86 and the process was difficult as I wasn’t very computer literate.

“Writing was not an easy task but I finally decided to go by decades! My editor was very helpful in organizing my thoughts but it took me almost a year to complete the process.

“I had lots of time to write after Gordon (her husband) died.”

Harris noted she has no formal training in writing but added, “I think I inherited my Dad’s ability for writing.

“After he retired in 1967, he wrote a two-part series of the History of Power for the Saskatchewan Power “Hi Lines” magazine. It was an excellent history written with facts and humor.”

Harris’ father was employed by the Canadian Utilities Company and was transferred to the Yorkton Power Plant when she was two-years-old. They lived in Yorkton for a couple of years then he was moved to the Grenfell, Saskatchewan Power Plant.

While not formally trained, Harris did have experience in writing to

draw on when it came time to write her own story.

“In 1993 I researched and a wrote the history of Holy Trinity Anglican Church to celebrate our 100th Anniversary,” she said. “I was lucky to have a 100 years of minute books to complete my research. “ Three hundred soft cover books were printed and sold to parishioners.

“A few years later I was asked to assist Mick Burrs in writing the history of Yorkton education,” said Harris. “There was so much information it was difficult to choose the important stories of the past.”

Again, 300 books, this time as hardcovers were printed of ‘Remember the Schools that Opened our Minds.’

The threshing machine was to get straw for cattle bedding in the winter. I had no idea what a threshing machine was, but I soon learned. Gordon needed someone to ride the binder and I was the only one available. I certainly did not know what a binder was. Off I went with Gordon to the field of standing wheat, with instructions to perch on the steel metal seat and pull the Continued on Page A13

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Threshing on the Harris farm.

Gordon Harris, the author’s husband, shows a pig.

WRITER Continued from Page A12 lever when a sheaf was tied.

Gordon pulled the binder with a tractor. I proceeded to follow his instructions but did not know I was supposed to drop them in a horizontal row for easy stoking of the sheaves by the men. Gordon looked back and immediately

stopped to give me hell, not realizing his instructions did not include that information. We continued for three or four hours – I was exhausted! I had just had a baby six weeks before. The sheaves were “stooked.” A number of sheaves were set upright in the field with their heads together to keep the heads off the

ground to dry prior to collection for threshing. They were gathered up by the men and stacked on a hay rack, which would take the sheaves to the threshing machine. The threshing machine was driven by long belts attached to the WD9 tractor’s power takeoff. Jim used honey on the belts to keep them from

slipping.

--Excerpt from Cow, Sow and Sheila With her latest book Harris said she covered a long period of time by telling stories of her family.

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with immigration from England to Canada and then to settle the North West Territories from the 1880’s to 2021.”

The project is one Harris said she is happy she finally sat down to complete.

“I am pleased with the published book and have had good comments,” she said, adding that while the story is about her

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The book is available on the Friesen book store, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Ingram Wholesale, Kindle bookstore, Nook Bookstore, and Google Books.

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HUDY – The family of Naida Hudy of Yorkton, beloved wife of Frank Hudy sadly announce her passing on March 12. Naida “Hope” Hudy was born on September 16, 1938, at the Kamsack Hospital. She was the second child born to Andrew and Mabel Kuzma. She was given the name Naida which is an abbreviated version of the Russian word “nadeyat’sya” (pronounced - nad yeet za) meaning “hope” which was the name she became known by from birth. Hope attended Smerania Public School during her formative years before entering high school in Kamsack. Hope’s first language was Russian. She did not learn to speak English until she went to school. Hope’s family resided in Fort Pelly before moving to Verigin. Her early life included school, working on the family farm, caring for her younger siblings and attending church with her father who was devout to his religion.

Hope and her siblings spent any free time afforded to them inventing games, fighting as siblings do and then laughing about it. Little did Hope know that the many skills she developed while working with and caring for family would prove useful later in life. Hope met Frank Hudy while they were attending school. They also played ball together. They officially began to see one another when Hope was around 15 years of age.

The couple married on October 30, 1954, and moved to the Hudy homestead where they resided for a year before purchasing the property when Frank’s parents moved into Kamsack. Hope filled her days working on the farm and perfecting her homemaking skills. She became an amazing cook and baker. She learned how to garden and can the fruits and vegetables she grew. There was nothing she could not make well. She even knew how to make the best Root Beer. All of these skills were put to great use after the couple had their sons, Gary and Wayne and then completed their family with the arrival of Bradley and Kevin. Hope was never happier than when she spent time with her boys and later her grandchildren. Her love and pride in her sons and grandchildren was apparent. She was a loving, devoted and loyal mother and grandmother. Her boys admired her quiet strength, her dedication to family and her tireless work ethic. Hope’s work ethic was evident while she worked on the farm with Frank. She put in endless hours looking after cattle and preparing meals for the farm hands they employed. In addition, she ran the motel they owned and operated. After the motel was sold, Hope worked on the farm as well as outside of the home. She found great enjoyment and fulfillment in her job as a cook at Kamsack Nursing Home. After her retirement, Hope found solace on the farm where she spent her days ensuring the home quarter was landscaped to perfection. In 2015, Frank and Hope sold the farm and moved to Yorkton where Hope resided until her death on March 12. Hope was predeceased by son, Wayne, her parents, Andrew and Mable Kuzma, her siblings William “Bill”, Andrew “Andy”, Lovey and Sarah, her father and mother-in-law, Nickolas and Anelia Hudy and Frank’s siblings.

Hope is lovingly remembered by her husband, Frank, her sons Gary, Bradley (Bev) and Kevin (Christine), her grandchildren, Kris, David (Ashley), Barb, Kathy (Dallas), Kaitlyn, Kristin, Cole, Tyler (Natasha ), Brandon, Sam, her great grandchildren, Josilyn, James, Brooke and Hayden, daughter-in-law Cindy, her sisters Olga and Vera and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on March 19, 2022 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. The interment followed in the Garden of Devotion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Condolences to the family may be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com

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MACDONALD - Margaret Mary Jean MacDonald (Morrison) was born on January 22, 1934, on the family farm, known as Blueberry Hill, the youngest of 10 children born to John Roderick Morrison and Maggie Mary Morrison (MacLeod). Her mom died shortly after she was born. Her father later married Margaret (Flora) MacDougall and a daughter was added to the family. Margaret attended Tupper school to grade 8 and completed her education by correspondence.

As a young woman, Margaret worked as a mother’s helper on various farms and one day she came to work at the MacDonald farm where she met a tall, handsome young man and love bloomed. In October 1953, Margaret was united in marriage to Ian Archibald MacDonald at the Barvas Presbyterian Church. Margaret and Ian worked together on their mixed family farm for 50 years. During their 54 years of marriage, Margaret and Ian suffered the loss of their infant son, Angus Ian, but were blessed with 4 other children, 5 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. The MacDonald farm was a special meeting place for many people from far and near; whether it was card playing, watching a sporting event on their tv or simply enjoying Margaret and Ian’s hospitality. Several nursery school classes came out to the “Old MacDonald farm” to collect eggs and pet the baby animals. The MacDonald farm was a place everyone felt welcomed and loved. Margaret had many hobbies and interests. She loved gardening and was an active member of the Yorkton Horticultural Society and was their valued historian. Many people were the recipients of produce from her large and bountiful garden. She was an avid member of the Scottish Society and inherited the distinction of becoming the Robbie Burns haggis making house. Margaret curled well into her 70’s, enjoying many curling events in Tonkin, Yorkton, and Saltcoats. Ian and Margaret traveled Canada from coast to coast to coast on bus or train excursions. They spent many weekends watching their grandson Jeff, curl in provincial and national competitions. They enjoyed a trip to Disneyland with family. Highlights of her traveling were trips to Hawaii with family and to Scotland to see relatives and explore her family homeland. She enjoyed the televised curling season immensely; she had to get all her housework done prior the Scotties and Brier as she declared those her holiday weeks so she wouldn’t have to miss a draw. She spent many hours cheering on her beloved Leafs and Jays. Margaret was an active member of Dunleath and later Grace Presbyterian Church; she cooked, baked, and served at many fall suppers, strawberry socials, bake sales, and taught Vacation Bible School. She held positions on the board, session and ladies group. However, her greatest joy and pastime was being with her family: her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her Morrison and MacDonald clan branches. Margaret passed away, at the age of 88, on Valentine’s Day and is now reunited with her beloved husband Ian, who died in 2008.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband, infant son, parents, in-laws, stepmother as well as her siblings Donald (Annie), Roderick, Finlay (Alma), Isabel Tulloch (John), Catherine Jamieson (Jim), Ewen (Nan), Allan (Grace), Willard, and Velda McLean (Neil), Roy Westman and other beloved family members. Margaret leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her children: Jack (Del) MacDonald, their children Lacey MacDonald (Rick) and children Rylind, Breanna, Raya and Zack; Scott MacDonald and children Emilia and Liam: Millie (Ivan) Sharp, their children Jeff (Barb) and daughters Carissa and Tessa, Kathy (Colby) Trebish and children Bennet, Maxwell, Harris, and Brielle, and Meghan (Kurtis) Kramer and their children Colton, Ayla, Austin, and Hannah; Sheila MacDonald; Murray (Denise) MacDonald; sister Marian Westman; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many extended family members, good friends, and neighbours. “Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.” Proverbs 3:16-18

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LETWENUK – Effie Letwenuk of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Tony Letwenuk, passed away on March 19, 2022. Effie was born December 9, 1929 on the homestead in the Rhein District. She is the youngest child of Tomas and Annie Griff (Machushek) in a family of seven. Effie worked on the family farm until she was united in marriage to Tony Letwenuk on May 24, 1953. Tony and Effie lived and worked in various locations until they bought a farm at Good Spirit Lake in 1963. While Tony was away working, Effie maintained the farm while raising their children, Kenneth, Anthony, Allan and Shelley. She had a strong work ethic. She planted large gardens, milked cows, raised chickens and pigs, went haying alongside her children and would always provide a meal for everyone. Effie loved getting together with family, playing cards and having wiener roasts at the sand dunes. In her younger years she loved to crochet. Effie remained on the farm until her health declined in 2019. She then moved into the Yorkton & District Nursing Home where she resided until her passing. Effie sadly leaves to mourn her children, Kenneth Letwenuk, Anthony Letwenuk and Shelley (Bruce) Lozinsky, daughter in law Pat Lorentz, grandsons Brian Letwenuk and Trevor Letwenuk and great granddaughter Rochelle Letwenuk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Effie was predeceased by her parents Tomas and Annie Griff, her husband Tony Letwenuk, her son Allan Letwenuk, siblings Mary Matechuk, Bill Griff, Nick Griff, Polly (Pauline) Griff, Lena Oystrick and Martha Achtemichuk. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, with Crystal Bailey, certified celebrant officiating. The eulogy was given by Linda Velichka.

The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with John Shumay, Jase Velichka, Ted Matychuk, Peter Oystrick, Brian Letwenuk and Trevor Letwenuk serving as casket bearers.

Memorial donations in memory of Effie may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

It is with great sadness that a “huge branch of our family tree” is sadly gone. Brendan Jarret Kolebaba, born January 1st, 1983, passed away on December 11, 2021, at the age of 38.

Brendan was such a generous and compassionate person. If you needed help, a place to stay, or just a listening ear, he was always there. His sense of humour was next to none and never went unnoticed.

Brendan grew up playing soccer, and eventually grew interested in snowboarding and skateboarding.

Brendan was also a chef at heart.

He put on many wonderful meals for people in need. His goal in cooking at home was to master the perfect hot sauce, and he did succeed, telling his mom he was going to start bottling it. But it was the guitar lessons that he started as a youth that led to him playing and doing vocals in two bands in Saskatoon.

Brendan’s love for music took him and his band touring throughout Western Canada, and to an annual gathering with friends in Las Vegas for a punk music festival. As an adult, he was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan who wouldn’t hesitate to engage in some friendly banter with friends and family.

Kayla, Mickey and Brendan lived in Saskatoon for over fourteen years.

Brendan was the assistant manager at the Saskatoon Food Bank, where he was a valued member of that team. He will be remembered for his contributions to the work he did there and for the support he provided to the community.

Brendan is extremely missed by his parents Gail and Gord Kolebaba, his partner Kayla Zieske and their son Mickey, and their fur and feather family. He also leaves to mourn his passing his brother Shane Kolebaba (Billie), his in-laws Mark and Shelley Zieske, siblings Aaron (Meghan) and Sarah (Brian), along with many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. He was so fortunate to have so many friends who also became family to him, Kayla and Mickey.

A memorial was hosted in Saskatoon on December 31, 2021, organized by all of Brendan’s wonderful friends. The family will be hosting a private celebration of life in May. The family would like to extend many thanks and sincere gratitude to those that reached out during this difficult time.

“What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

BAUMING - Bauming, Ellen Doreen Evelyn – April 7, 1937 – March 23 2022 Aged 84 Years. Ellen was born to Frederick and Karolina “Lena” Baumung (nee Miller) on April 7, 1937, on the family farm homestead in the RM of Calder, S. She attended the Zorra School where she went until grade 10. As the Retail Manager for the Robinson Stores, Ellen lived in Roblin, Kindersley and Minnedosa, MB and Cupar, SK. She was also a certificated professional hairdresser. Ellen returned home after her retail career to care for her parents. Ellen also traveled to the Maritimes and she lived in Vancouver for 2 years. Ellen was confirmed in Zorra Church and baptized in the Clova Church and while she lived in Roblin, she attended the Knox United Church.

For many years she was active with the Knox United Church Food Bank, especially during Christmas, Easter and Good Friday. Ellen had a great passion for animals. She loved horses and enjoyed watching the birds. Her cat and dog were extra special to her. She enjoyed being out in the garden and especially loved her flowers, and when she couldn’t do that, she would do crossword puzzles, and read. Something that was special to her was the harvest season. She could be found out in the fields, combining, hauling grain, and doing up the bailing. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Karolina “Lena” Baumung; brother, Ed; sister Minnie and her husband Bill Deederly; sister Elsie and her husband Harvey Maguire, brother Fred and his wife Irma; two brothers in infancy and nephew Dale Maguire.

Ellen leaves to mourn her passing her brothers George and Art as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Chapel of NairnChyz-Wolkowski Funeral Service in Roblin, MB with Pastor Marg West Officiating. Graveside service followed at Yorkton Memorial Gardens in Yorkton, SK. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Ellen to the Roblin District Community Foundation (for Palliative Care Ward at Roblin Hospital) 15 Hospital Street Roblin, MB R0L 1P0. To leave a note of Condolence for the family, please visit nairnchyz-wolkowski.ca

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GIGANTIC ANNUAL GUN AND HOBBY SHOW in Dauphin, MB, Saturday, April 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 10th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 304 Whitmore Avenue (8 Avenue Hall). Admission $5, under 12 free with adult. Approximately 80 - 8ft tables. May contain guns and related items, military items, hobbies, crafts, antiques, hockey cards, Indian artifacts.

Something of interest for everyone. This is a buying, selling, trading show. Bring your guns and collectibles. Buy-Sell-Trade or have appraised. For information phone (204) 444-4690.

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Any person who wishes to appeal their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal, along with the required fee for each assessment being appealed ($50), with: The Assessor/Village of Rhein Box 40, Rhein, Sk S0A 3K0 By the 28th day of April, 2022.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2022.

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R.M. of Orkney No. 244 Land Lease The Rural Municipality of Orkney No. 244 now invites tenders for leasing land located at SW 15-25-06-W2.

Information for Bidders: Must be 18 years of age or older, Land Lease is for pasture only, Applicant is responsible for the maintenance and upkeeping of the fence, and all terms of the lease agreement.

Land Lease expires December 31, 2023, Bid Process: Sealed tenders clearly marked “Land Lease Tender” on the outside of the envelope must be delivered 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 to: The R.M. of Orkney No. 244 26 - 5th Avenue North YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y8 Bids must include the applicants name, address, contact number and amount of bid for the land lease.

Council reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals.

The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted.

Only the successful bidder will be contacted.

For more information please contact the RM Office at 306-782-2333.

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Will entertain an individual who has a strong desire to work on mid-sized farming operation. Applicant must be team focussed and safety conscious.

Ability and willingness to learn, take instructions and apply training to tasks.

Wage based on experience. Seasonal/Full time farm labourer position could become permanent.

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For more information call 306-620-9920.

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

FARM LABOURER WANTED for a Seed Farm. General labour for seeding and harvest.

Qualifications -Local candidates are preferred -Physically fit and able to work extended hours during peak work periods -Must be honest, capable of taking on responsibility - Clear drivers abstract, minimum class 5 will be considered for applicants in an entry level

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Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction )V_ (YIVYÄLSK :R : , ( " Fax: 306-769-8844 ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

National Impaired Driving Prevention Week: officers can detect cannabis use on roadside?

Cannabis is now legal to use, but it’s not legal or safe for anyone on the road to drive while impaired by it.

That’s why more Saskatchewan RCMP officers now have access to roadside oral fluid devices, a small, handheld machine used to detect cannabis use by drivers. “We have zero tolerance for any kind of impaired driving – and that includes impaired by cannabis (THC).

The roadside oral fluid devices, which are used across Saskatchewan, are helping us identify drivers that have recently consumed cannabis (THC) and to take more potentially impaired drivers off the road,” explains Cpl. Brian Ferguson, Saskatchewan RCMP’s drug recognition evaluator training coordinator.

Cannabis use can be detected in several ways

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If an RCMP officer suspects that cannabis is a factor in an impaired driving investigation, they can request the driver provide a sample of their oral fluid, the sample is then inserted into the roadside oral fluid device and in as quickly as four minutes, it tells the officer if the person has smoked, vaped or ingested cannabis (THC) recently.

If an RCMP officer has reasonable grounds to believe that cannabis (or any type of drug), is a factor in an impaired driving investigation they can demand the driver get a blood test

or call out a drug recognition evaluator to assess the driver. These officers are specially trained to use a 12-step process which determines whether a driver is impaired and if so, by what category of drug.

Penalties are high for drug-impaired driving If someone is convicted of driving while impaired by drug, they will have a criminal record, pay a minimum fine of $1,000 and have their licence suspended for a minimum of one year.

Fines are higher and suspensions are longer for subsequent offences.

If an officer detects that a driver has recently used cannabis (THC) – regardless if it has impaired them or not – their driver’s license will be suspended and the vehicle they are driving impounded for 72 hours.

In 2021, 289 drivers were taken off the road

by Saskatchewan RCMP and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan officers for suspected driving while impaired by drug. Ninety-five of these drivers to date have been charged criminally, which may increase as toxicology results are obtained following further investigation. “We are working hard to drive home the lesson that drugs, including cannabis (THC), and driving are a dangerous mix,” Cpl. Ferguson says.

Effect of edibles, mixing cannabis and alcohol can be unpredictable If people are using

cannabis, and considering driving, Cpl. Ferguson has a few things to keep in mind.

The legalization of cannabis has provided users more ways to consume the drug, including edibles. “Edibles are a completely different beast,” says Cpl. Ferguson. “They can take a long time to kick in. You don’t really know when they are going to take effect, and the effects can last several hours. That needs to be considered before you have to make the decision whether or not you will be able to drive.”

And if you’re mixing drinks and cannabis, he warns that even a small amount of alcohol can enhance the drug’s

impairing effects.

“If you choose to use cannabis, alcohol, or any other kind of drug - including any medically prescribed drugs that may alter your ability to safely operate a conveyance - you need to make alternate travel plans so you’re not driving while under the influence. Stay home, take transit or a taxi, get a designated driver, do whatever you have to do to not drive impaired,” Cpl. Ferguson says. “The Saskatchewan RCMP and our partner agencies have absolutely zero tolerance for it, and having more tools like the roadside oral fluid devices will help us with our efforts to keep our roads safe.”

Saskatchewan announces funding of $880,000 for digital literacy for job seekers The Government of Saskatchewan announced an investment of $880,000 for the Digital Literacy for Job Seekers Initiative. The funding supports individuals to develop the foundational digital skills they need to secure employment.

“As digital technology continues to transform every aspect of our lives and economy, having basic digital literacy skills is becoming increasingly important,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “The Digital Literacy for Job Seekers Initiative helps individuals with limited experience acquire the digital skills they need to enter and compete in our labour market.”

The Saskatchewan Growth Plan for 2020 to 2030 identifies technology as a catalyst for growth.

This initiative supports more

Saskatchewan people to acquire the basic digital skills and knowledge they need to secure financial self-sufficiency and participate in our provincial economy.

Job seekers will complete an assessment to determine their individualized learning needs and will be trained on: • Basic digital literacy skills and use of digital

devices; • Developing skills to support job search efforts such as: ❍ Resume and cover letter writing; ❍ Developing a portfolio; and ❍ On-line job search.

The digital literacy program is funded through the CanadaSaskatchewan Labour Market Transfer

Agreements. To be eligible, individuals must be legally entitled to work in Saskatchewan, at least 16 years of age, unemployed or underemployed and seeking employment.

For more information on the program and eligibility, contact SaskJobs Career Services directly at 1-833-613-0485 or careerservices@gov.sk.ca

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I’ve got Heaven on my mind “If the Bible is right about what happens to us after death, it means that more than 250 000 people every day go either to Heaven or to Hell.” Randy Alcorn, Heaven.

That startling statement (although the number would be higher now) is included in Randy Alcorn’s 2004 book, “Heaven.”

Although I’d read parts of it before, I’m working through it completely now. It has captivated me this time, perhaps because I’m older now, or perhaps because so many friends and family, including both parents, have died in the last several years.

Most were Christian

believers, people I’m certain I’ll see again.

But I have always had great curiosity about after-death state of believers. Scripture describes Heaven as a wonderful place, but it takes a sleuth and biblical scholar like this author to piece together a fuller picture. The descriptions in Alcorn’s book don’t come from his imagination—he travels through scripture and pieces together clues liberally strewn through both Old and New Testaments, providing a portrayal of a place of riveting beauty and function.

It’s a Heaven entirely different from the flower strewn meadows

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Sunny Side Up (populated by massive orchestras of harp players) so many Christians imagine when we think of our eternal home.

I once worried I’d be bored there—that concern has been demolished.

What will our bodies be like? Will we know each other? What language will we speak?

Will there be animals

there? Do believers in Christ go immediately to Heaven on our death or to an intermediary place? What purpose does the biblical new earth serve? Is there time in heaven, and if so, how will we spend it? Will we know each other? Will we remember our time on earth?

These five hundred words don’t give

time to begin to convey Alcorn’s thoughts on those questions and many more. He notes near the book’s beginning that since no one has perfect understanding of things to come, he fully expects to be proved wrong on some. But after decades of careful study and research, including reading over a hundred and fifty books on Heaven, he feels most of his conclusions are sound.

As I drove to work this morning, the sun rose over the horizon, flooding the land with light. The prairie, still mostly covered with snow, took on a beauty that thrilled me. It’s

been a long, cold winter.

Only a few more weeks, I thought, before the dawning of green. That certain hope reminded me of Alcorn’s statement: “If you’re a Christian suffering with great pains and losses, Jesus says, “Be of good cheer” —John 16:33, NKJV. The new house is nearly ready for you. Moving day is coming. The dark winter is about to be magically transformed into spring. One day soon you will be home— for the first time. Until then, I encourage you to meditate on the Bible’s truths about Heaven.

May your imagination soar and your heart rejoice.”

Easter a time for potted bulbs A dear friend was showing me some spring flowers that she received as a gift. One vase held a cheery bouquet of bright yellow daffodils; the other gift was a pot of planted tulips in a beautiful Easter-egg mauve.

Simply beautiful to look at, especially since the backdrop through the kitchen window was still a huge mound of snow!

It was a lovely tabletop spring garden!

In this time before Easter, we’ll be able to enjoy pots of assorted planted bulbs: tulips, hyacinths and lilies, just in time for Easter and perfect for eager gardeners who long to see growing and blooming things!

But what do we do with these plants once they are finished blooming?

First of all, some guidelines on how to care for them while they are fresh and at their peak. We should be careful not to over-water them, and to make sure

that they are not sitting in water. If the container comes in a decorative sleeve, remove the pot when watering, and let the water drain out well before replacing it.

These plants will enjoy bright light. They’d like a room that is a bit on the cool side to help them last longer.

When the blooms fade, we should snip them back and continue to take care of the plant. The leaves will be absorbing the sun and make the bulbs stronger, and when the time comes that we can find our gardens again and warm weather arrives, we can plant those bulbs out in the garden.

Some interesting factoids. Lilies are beautiful, but many people find the scent of them overwhelming. It can be minimized a bit by removing the stamen, and the problem of messy pollen sprinkling on your Easter tablecloth will be solved if

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Gardener’s Notebook you remove the anthers.

I have read that this also helps to extend bloom life.

And with tulips: they like to bask in the sun, so keeping them in a sunny location will stop them from getting too gangly and stretching.

The deep colors and striking blooms of the hyacinth make them a windowsill favorite.

These blooms, too, have a strong but pleasing fragrance. What to do when they are finished?

When the bloom is spent, snip the bloom’s stem as far down on the plant as you can. Once again, leave the leaves intact,

because they are helping to make the bulb strong, hopefully strong enough to bloom again in the future. Eventually the leaves will die back as well. This is not the end of the plant! Just place

the pot in a cool space, out of the sun until the warmer weather arrives, and then plant the bulb outside in the garden.

The dream of working outside is not so far away as we think! The snow has been going down quite gradually, perhaps a result of the very dry summer of 2021. But anything can happen yet; if you recall we had terrible blizzards, probably the worst of the entire winter, on April 30 in 2011 and 2013. But gardeners are optimistic: we will hope for an easy and

gentle melt and a nice spring!

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is tentatively planning a live April meeting. I’ll keep you posted as plans are made. Maybe I’ll have more details next time we chat; and be sure to visit our website at www. yorktonhort.ca Thank you to our friends at YTW for their great work in bringing us local news. Gardeners, enjoy this time to peruse the seed catalogues and have a great week!

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Potash sector set new records in production and sales in 2021 Strong market conditions result in decade-high price levels The potash sector in Saskatchewan hit all-time record highs in 2021, with production reaching 14.2 million tonnes and the value of sales hitting $7.6 billion.

“Saskatchewan continues to lead the world in the production of potash, which emits 50 per cent fewer

emissions and is more sustainably produced here than in any jurisdiction in the world,” said Energy and Resources Minister, Bronwyn Eyre. “Over the past 15 years, the Saskatchewan potash sector has committed more than $30 billion of investment in mine expansions and new projects. It directly employs some 6,000 people and contributes to the liveli-

hoods of thousands more.”

In August 2021, BHP announced that it was completing the Jansen potash mine for a total investment of $12 billion, the single largest economic investment in Saskatchewan’s history.

One of the objectives identified in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan is to increase the annual value of potash sales to $9 billion. With the strong

performance of the potash sector, Saskatchewan is poised to achieve this objective well before 2030.

As the sole producer in Canada, the Saskatchewan potash sector typically accounts for about 30 per cent of world production, which comes from ten mines operated in the province by K+S Potash Canada, The Mosaic Company and Nutrien Ltd.

Protect your elm trees: Do not prune from April 1 to Aug. 31 The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan begins April 1 and runs until August 31. It is illegal to prune elm trees during this time to help stop the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED).

As the weather warms, the tiny elm bark beetles that spread DED become more active. Fresh cuts on trees can attract the insects, making an infection more likely.

The beetles breed in dead and dying elm

wood, so pruning your trees before or after the ban period helps reduce beetle populations. This will also help keep your trees healthy and better able to resist disease.

You can remove an elm tree during the ban per-

to prune your trees. In Saskatchewan, those who prune elm trees commercially must complete a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who is properly trained.

To prevent the spread of DED, as well as other insects and diseases, it is illegal to use, transport,

store or sell elm firewood. Regulations also restrict the use, transport, storage and sale of elm logs.

For more information, contact your local municipality or the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224, or visit saskatchewan.ca/ forestry.

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Support for area youth Hometown Source for Sports donated $300 to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area Inc. The money is part of the proceeds from the ‘Be Kind, My Hometown Shirts’ offered in support of Anti Bullying Day. HSFS made the donation because they felt BBBS is an organization providing a positive program which promotes inclusion,

iod, but it’s important to dispose of all elm wood promptly and properly.

To confirm the designated disposal site in your area, contact your local municipality.

Incorrect pruning can damage your trees and spread diseases.

Check the qualifications of anyone you hire

and anti-bullying for kids from Yorkton and the surrounding area.

The donation was made as part of the Bowl For Kids Sake campaign.

Karsten Wagner, centre, owner of Hometown Source for Sports, presented a cheque to Irma Van De Bon-Nicol, Executive Director of BBBS, and Gary Hutton, President of BBBS Yorkton.

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As the weather warms, the tiny elm bark beetles that spread DED become more active.

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