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Director of Nalajuk Night, Jennie Williams, accepting the Best of Festival award for her short film.

‘Toxic Neighbour’ and ‘Nalajuk Night’ win Ruth Shaw and Best of Festival Awards By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – The 75th annual Yorkton Film Festival was held over the weekend.

The three-day event featured screenings, seminars and lectures with the Golden Sheaf Awards Gala being held on Saturday night. 27 awards were given

out during and included the Ruth Shaw Best of Saskatchewan award which was awarded to the film ‘Toxic Neighbour’ and accepted by director Colin Scheyen.

“I wasn’t expecting this at all,” said Scheyen upon accepting the award, adding, “I will say I want to thank my producers Ann Shin and Hannah Donegan for

their dedication to helping me make, whatever this was.” Toxic Neighbour is a 25-minute film focusing on Ann and Eugene Bourgeois, who were

sheep farmers living next to the largest nuclear complex in the world; the Bruce Nuclear Station in Ontario, according to Scheyen.

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25th Close Cuts for Cancer raises $69,029 By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – The Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer was held over the weekend earning $69,029.20 for cancer

research. The annual event sees people shave or cut their hair in order to raise money to be donated towards cancer research. “The Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts

for Cancer head-shaving event started in 1998. It began when Brayden Ottenbreit, a young boy from Yorkton, was diagnosed with cancer before his fourth birthday. To support him, his dad

Greg, his uncle Grant, and a group of friends decided to shave their heads,” read a statement on the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s website. “The 25th anniversary was a bit of a big deal for

us,” said Greg Ottenbreit, the Yorkton MLA who cofounded the organization with his wife Leone. Among the people in attendance to have their hair removed was notable Saskatchewan Youtuber,

Dickson Delorme, AKA, ‘Quick Dick McDick’, who typically sports a large beard. “Last year I stumbled across the Brayden

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Council approves 2021 write-offs By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council received its annual report detailing account write-offs from 2021 at its regular meeting Monday. The total write-offs were $25,983, reported Amber Matechuk - City Controller with the City. She noted when compared with total city revenues of more than $55 million, the write-offs account for less than 1/10th of one per cent.

By comparison write-offs in 2020 were $19,351. As for the details of the 2021 writeoffs, Matechuk explained, all write-offs were related to unpaid utility bills and were below the $7,500 limit with the City Manager having discretion to write-off. There was one account receivable in excess of $7,500 at $7,714 requiring Council approval to write-off. The account was for a mobile home demolition and disposal. “The mobile home suffered from

structural disrepair and was issued a violation notice from our City’s Fire and Building Departments. After the repairs were not remedied by the owner, the property was then deemed unlivable. Administration sent this account to the Office of Residential Tenancies where we were granted a writ of possession for the mobile home and eventual permission to dispose of the property. The building was demolished in spring of 2021. Total demolition and landfill fees cost $5,135.30; plus, additional fees

for levelling the lot, filing the appropriate applications and paperwork. These fees were charged back to the mobile home account and eventually sent to our collections agency,” detailed a report to Council. “Given that the mobile home was deemed abandoned by the owner, and Administration has exhausted all attempts to get in contact with the owner, it is likely these funds will not be recovered. Administration seeks

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AWARDS Continued from Page A1 The director said the Bourgeois’ initially had no fears associated with their farm being so close to the nuclear plant, but when the plant was releasing hydrogen sulfide into the air in the 1980s and 1990s issues arose. “The film was shot in Ontario but all the post production was completed in Saskatchewan,” read a paragraph in a press release from YFF. “Most importantly, I want to thank Ann and Eugene who are the centerpieces of this film – who just wanted to live beautiful and creative lives and were interrupted by a nuclear industry that was ambivalent to who they are as people and their dignity – and so I want to thank them for everything they gave me to make this film.” Jennie Williams’ ‘Nalajuk Night’ was the recipient of three awards throughout the evening including the Documentary Arts/Culture, the Kathleen Shannon

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Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer fundraiser that’s been happening for the last 25 years right here in Saskatchewan,” said Delorme in a Youtube video entitled ‘Save It Or Shave It’, adding, “what can we all do to help? I don’t have a medical degree, I don’t work in healthcare – maybe I can make a funny video every now and then and cheer somebody up, but I want to do more.” Delorme, who has a subscriber-base just shy of 80,000, said, “I want to help this fundraiser this year by lighting up a donation page for the month of May – and we’re going to raise some money and have some fun.” Delorme held a ‘Save It or Shave It’ campaign in which participants donated money to the ‘Save It’ side or ‘Shave It’ side. Whichever side totalled more on the 28th would dictate the fate of Delorme’s beard. “He raised a significant amount of money within his first three hours [of the campaign],” said Greg, adding, “it just took off in leaps and bounds.” In the end, the ‘Shave It’ side won and Delorme lost his beard to a noble

Award, and the Best of the Festival. “This is my very first film that I’ve ever made,” said Williams after receiving the award, adding, “this short film was filmed in -40 and we did it in two days – it took us four years to make.” Nalajuk Night, “documents the unique cultural tradition of ‘nalujuk night’ among the Inuit people of Nunatsiavut. Essentially sort of a cross between Christmas and Hallowe’en, nalujuk night is an annual event in which community members dress up as nalujuit, mythical sea creatures, and go around the community on January 6 giving treats to children; ‘good’ children get their treats right away, while ‘bad’ children get “chased” by the creatures until they sing a song to earn their treats,” according to the film’s Wikipedia page. “There’s definitely going to be many more because I’m hooked on it now,” said Williams.

Colin Scheyen accepting the Ruth Shaw Best of Saskatchewan award for his film ‘Toxic Neighbour.

cause with donations from both sides totalling $55,937.80. The $69,029.20 represents the amount of money that has raised by participants. “We still have some additional donations that need to be added, including donations to our Local Cancer Initiatives Program,” said Leone. Other donations included $500 from Legacy Co-Op, $500 from the Yorkton Professional Firefighters, and $1,000 from the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton. “$1,000 from Bill Barsi [was donated] in memory of his wife Darlene that will be designated to palliative care through the Health Foundation, and he hopes that this will inspire others to support this program that aims to enhance the lives of local cancer patients and their families,” said Leone. The organization has several cancer initiative events planned for the near future which include the Bell BBQ at the Bell store on Saturday, June 11, from 11 am to 2 pm as well as the Maple BBQ on Wednesday, June 22, from 11:30 am to 2 pm at Maple Ag & Outdoor.

MLA Greg Ottenbreit and co-founder of the organization removes the beard of Saskatchewan Youtuber, Quick Dick McDick.

Goulden recognized at Yorkton festival for years of dedication By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – Executive director of the Yorkton Film Festival, Randy Goulden, was recognized for her many years of hard work and dedication to the festival. The awards gala went off script for several minutes when Keith Hayward, Co-chair of the YFF, was called to the stage to recognize Executive Director of the film festival, Randy Goulden, for her years of dedication to making the event a reality. “There’s one person – above all – that deserves our thanks and recogni-

tion,” said Hayward before presenting a bouquet to Goulden to the standing ovation of the people in attendance. “Goulden has been a champion of the tourism and arts industry in Saskatchewan for over twenty years, working with both Tourism Yorkton and the Yorkton Film Festival.” read a short bio on the film festival’s website, YorktonFilm.com. “It is so heartwarming to know that the whole community rallies around the Yorkton Film Festival, volunteers, sponsors, and film festival staff,” said Goulden in a phone call with Yorkton This Week, adding, “it is truly an annual, national community event.”

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Fedorowich Construction of Yorkton has been awarded the paving contract for work on Gladstone Avenue and Smith Street. For 2022 the majority of Gladstone Avenue South from the roundabout to Broadway Street will receive a surface patch to improve ride-

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ability over the short term, explained Trent Mandzuk – Director of Public Works, with the city at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. The eastern portion of Smith from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue will receive a full width mill/fill asphalt overlay with curb and sidewalk improvements. Fedorowich Construction was the only bidder for the project at $712,060 (plus taxes). Mandzuk said while appreciating multiple tenders are preferred to

ensure a good price, the unit cost on asphalt in the tender is in line with 2021 numbers. The tender cost is also under the pre-tender budget of just more than $800,000. The 2022 paving program will be funded through a combination of roadway and concrete funds from the operating budget. Council was unanimous in acceptance of the tender. Completion date deadline for the contract is September 30, 2022.

COUNCIL Continued from Page A1 approval to write-off the balance on this account. If funds are ever retrieved from the collection agency, it would be added back to City revenue in the year received.” Council was unanimous in approving the $7,714 write-off. The annual budget

does allow about $40,000 for account write-offs which historically is not used in full. The low write-off volume is indicative of active follow up of accounts by all departments. Accounts are only written off after all means of collection have been exhausted, including use of a collection agency, added Matechuk.

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Politics There is a connection between bad opposition and bad government, although it’s seldom a simple one. What is generally true is bad opposition can lead to bad government that get away with stuff … although it’s here where things immediately get complicated: What may be perceived by some to be bad government in the day — say big spending and debt to provide needed for infrastructure and to kickstart an economy or tight fiscal management to balance the book — is as easily criticized by oppositions as good policies. However, what may seem like bad policies on the day are what needed to be done and could only be done by a large government with a strong enough mandate to implement them. During the early 1980s in Saskatchewan, there was plenty of added debt often caused by hare-brained investment schemes. Conversely, there was massive austerity measures in the early 1990s, presumably to counterbalance the big spending decisions of the 1980s. Like the decisions of the 1980s, it was argued at the time that tough choices were needed to get the province back on track. But as history has often demonstrated, not only the decisions to close a hospital or investment in a supposed job-creating private sector project proved to be the right one. So the question becomes, why didn’t such projects get more scrutiny at the time? Why weren’t we aware government was making poor spending choices? Well, the general answer is that we had small, ineffective oppositions that didn’t always provide enough scrutiny … although it quickly gets a bit more complicated than that. It’s also sometimes an issue of an opposition’s focus. Prior to departing the legislature, NDP leader Meili was asked what advice he had for his successor. Essentially, he warned the next leader not to become their own attack dog that’s always criticizing and not offering a positive alternatives. This was a problem for Meili, but, again, it was a bit more complicated than that. Meili’s focus was often problematic health delivery equality and socio-economic issues problems that obviously contribute to crime, drug abuse and suicide. Unfortunately, what he didn’t often recognize is other problems in Saskatchewan. While focussing on the big, most dire concerns plaguing a minority in this province, it was often lost on Meili and his NDP that issues like good paying jobs, rural health care delivery and taxes have remained at the forefront. Of course, the public recognizes that in a place like Saskatchewan government can’t always provide everyone with the services and infrastructure and still delivery balanced budgets. In fact, the pubic here tends to be rather forgiving ... unless government demonstrates why it doesn’t deserve such forgiveness. This is where we run into problems with oppositions that are small and ineffective. Governments — especially, big governments — get very good at hiding not only the thing that would cause the average voter to question its decisions. If they are a big government, they tend to have to manpower and resources at their disposal to convince us otherwise. While it did seem Meili was always on the attack, whether his NDP Opposition was always effectively attacking the Sask. Party government for wasting resources was another matter. It’s rather easy to point out that there are too many sick people, too many poor people and too much crime. It’s tougher to show why government is to blame. That requires a lot of detailed, hard work exploring every aspect of government spending? Was a foreign trip necessary? What did it cost and how was money spent? Was there value for our money? The problem, however, is the smaller the oppositions have less dollars and resources available to research and then focus on such details. For years, Saskatchewan has suffered from big government, but it’s also suffered from small, ineffective oppositions. Murray Mandryk has been covering provin-

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rive around our city and you quickly realize when it comes to green spaces, places people can go for sport and relaxation, Yorkton has most of the bases covered. There are baseball diamonds and tennis courts, pickleball, basketball hoops, disc golf, skateboard park, fishing pond, ravine ecological ravine, loads of playground equipment, paved walking paths and more. And while that might seem like most of the boxes would be checked off for most, more is being considered by the city including additional outdoor basketball courts and a pump track for bicycles. So when Recreation and Parks Month comes along in June there is a lot to pause and reflect upon in Yorkton. In conjunction with the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA), the City of Yorkton has been promoting June as Recreation and Parks Month for many years, and it is a great way for residents to learn about what opportunities are available here. Of course having access to parks, and the programming which those parks allow have a practical purpose too. Recreation and leisure activities can improve our mental health and, overall, our general wellbeing. So investing in parks and recreation would seem to be a wise decision by Council and city administration, and a good place for taxpayer dollars to be spent.

However, that might increasingly become a matter of some debate. While driving around the city to check out the parks and what they have to offer you are likely going to be at best dodging numerous potholes in the pavement of various streets, and at worst bouncing in your seat as your vehicle rolls into, and jolts out of some of the holes. Walking might be a bit less jarring, but some of the sidewalks you will be walking on are in about the same state of repair as the streets. And, you only need to look back at various reports to Yorkton Council in recent years to know the infrastructure under the streets, the water and sewer lines are old, breaking more often with miles of piping needing to be replaced far more quickly than the city can afford. There is an infrastructure deficit in communities across this country and in this city and Council knows it. The provincial government knows it. The federal government knows it. What no one knows is how to afford to do what is needed? So, the question should be asked. Should we spend millions on a golf course clubhouse for recreation, or do we invest those dollars in upgrading some waterlines? Is spending thousands on a pump track wise? Or, do you fix some more potholes? Recreation certainly has its value for a community, but is it the best value given other needs?

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Walk for Dog Guides holds inaugural event By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – About 15 people and several dogs braved the rain on Sunday morning to participate in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides at Logan Green Park. “[The Lions Foundation of Canada] runs a service guide dog program and it’s out of Oakville, Ontario – but people from all over the country can benefit from one of their dogs if they need the dog,” said Charlene Izuka, organizer for the event. “They do the walk to raise funds because the average cost of one of these dogs is $35,000 with no cost to the recipient,” said Izuka. “They receive no

Government funding, so fundraisers like this are vital to aiding someone in receiving their muchneeded service dog,” said Izuka of the guide dog program, noting, “they are a fully accredited facility with the International Federation of Dog Guide schools and assist in Dog Guide International.” Izuka said she lives with Multiple-Sclerosis and that her dog Fido is important to her day-today life. “I have multiple sclerosis – I also fall quite often and I can have seizures – so he alerts to me for my safety – he alerted to me yesterday that he [sensed] something [wasn’t] right in me, at which point I was able to sit down and make sure that I’m not going to fall,

Charlene Izuka lives with Multiple-Sclerosis and requires a guide dog for day-to-day life. Pictured here with her guide dog, Fido. I’m going to be ok.” Izuka said she was happy with the turnout for the inaugural event.

“This is the first time that we’re doing it here and we want to make it an annual event,” said Izuka.

“The plan was to do two laps around – so we’ll see how everybody feels after one,” said Izuka, adding, “it’s a 5 km walk which is pretty ambitious in the rain.” “I would just like to thank everybody that’s come out and joined this event and I hope next year more and more people come out – and hopefully it won’t be raining next year,” said Izuka. “A lot of businesses in Yorkton have donated prizes,” said Izuka, noting Canadian Tire, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Brown’s Social House, Warehouse One, McDonald’s, Mr. Mike’s, Yorkton Bowling Alley, Superstore, Painted Hand Casino, and Peavey Mart all donated prizes

for the walkers. Izuka, who also works for the Good Spirit School Division as an educational assistant, took the time to thank her employer. “The GSSD has welcomed my service dog with open arms and made changes to the division to allow for certified service dogs,” said Izuka. Izuka also thanked the sponsors for the event which included, Pet Valu Yorkton, Lyn’s Point of View, Melrose Place, Ridge Runner Construction, Springside Elementary, Scrub Hut, Sharp Automotive and Ottenbreit Sanitation. Izuka said anyone looking to aid the cause can visit www.walkfordogguides.com/fundraisers/ SaskatchewanRocks452 to donate.

Dr. Brass students to learn more of farming By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Dr. Brass School students in Yorkton will be learning a bit more about where their food comes this week. The school is one of six in cities across the province involved with this year’s ‘Breakfast From the Farm’ program, which is organized by Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan. How it will work is that a local Tim Hortons will deliver a hot egg sandwich and drink to each of schools in Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Lloydminster and Dr. Brass June 2, similar to the hot lunch programs that already exist in some schools. About 1700 will be fed through the program. Farm & Food Care will also deliver a bag for each student with additional snacks, recipes, pencils and activities showcas-

ing Saskatchewan-grown foods. Farm & Food Care is also coordinating a series of interactive online activities such as virtual farm tours and agriculture trivia contests for students to learn more about Saskatchewan food and farming. Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, explained with COVID-19 they had to be creative about how to deliver information about Saskatchewan food and farming in a safe and fun way. “Our objective with this project is first and foremost to feed kids,” said Monchuk in a release, who is also a grain and egg farmer himself. “We also want to make the connection between foods we’re eating and the farms that produce those foods. Monchuk told Yorkton This Week the program is designed to allow stu-

said Monchuk. Monchuk said the opportunity to ask questions is key. “If you don’t offer the opportunity to ask questions, there’s no engagement,” he said. Hopefully, in the end, the students will have greater knowledge of farming and more pride in the food produced in Saskatchewan, offered Monchuk. There is also an online quiz with questions geared to different grade

dents to interact with farmers. In this case there will be a virtual tour of Monchuk’s egg farm at Lanigan. “We want to make sure we provide the opportunity for students to learn where their food comes from . . . a chance to learn a little bit more about their food,” he said. So part of the virtual tour will be a chance to ask questions about “how we raise our birds? How eggs are processed?”

levels. The top classroom in each school will receive a $300 certificate. “They can use that money to buy something for their classroom,” said Monchuk. It’s a good opportunity for students said local instructor Susan Muir. “Our students are excited to learn about food grown here in Saskatchewan,” said Muir, Grade 4/5 teacher at Dr. Brass School in Yorkton. “Connecting children to where their food comes from provides opportunities to learn about the importance of healthy eating and food sustainability. Hands-on experiences like gardening can create and foster wonder, while teaching about becoming stewards of our environment.” Monchuk said he is hopeful the program will build some connections between the students and the farm. “There’s less inter-

action (today) with actual farmers and ranchers,” he said. “…That generational connection that used to exist – a family member actually on the farm to ask a question – doesn’t exist anymore . . .Only a small portion of our population has a link to a farm.” Monchuk added it would be great if every student could come to his farm, but that isn’t possible, but they can still build connections. Led by Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan and presented by the Saskatchewan Egg Producers, Breakfast From the Farm is a collaboration with Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Canola Eat Well, S a s k a t c h e w a n Wheat Development Commission, SaskOats, Grain Millers, SaskMilk and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan.

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Mekayla Bali search aided by Homeward Bound YORKTON - The Washington State Patrol and Saskatchewan RCMP are collaborating on efforts to locate Mekayla Bali. On May 25, two truck/trailer rigs featuring Mekayla Bali were unveiled as part of the Homeward Bound program in Blaine, Washington. In partnership with Kam-Way Transportation, Washington State Patrol’s Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit places age-advanced photos on semi-trailers that travel across North America in hopes of generating leads to help find missing children. 16-year-old Mekayla was last seen on April 12, 2016 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. “Approximately 800 tips from all over the world have been reported to police in relation to our investigation into Mekayla’s disappearance, including tips and information reported from Washington,” shares Corporal Robert Head of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit, who attended the event in Washington. “These tips have been followed up on by investigators. Mekayla has not been found and is still considered missing.” One goal of investigators is to try and keep a missing persons name in news reports or the public eye in the hopes someone with information will call in a tip or sighting of them. All information is important. “Partnerships in missing persons cases occur regularly with Border

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June is Recreation and Parks Month in Saskatchewan, and Yorkton will be a busy place to mark the monthlong event. That was the message Yorkton Council received at its regular meeting Monday in a report by Julia Schofer - Program Services Manager, with the City. “Summer has returned! After the long, cold winter we had, and with the province coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents have been anxious to get back to doing activities they love but also to try out something new,” she said. “June’s Recreation and Parks Month is a great way for the residents of Yorkton to learn about what opportunities are available to them.” Some activities include the growing Pickleball programming in the community and new activities like Chair Yoga at the Yorkton Public Library and Mom and Tot Aquacize at the Access Communications Water Park. Park spaces, pathways and outdoor recreation facilities can be accessed at almost any time and seeing residents utilizing them, and in some cases through all four seasons, shows that residents have been

eager to Get Out, Get Active and Re-Connect with their community that they have been isolated from. The Recreation and Community Services department has several activities and projects planned, or are currently underway, for this year, said Schofer. Beginning the activities in collaboration with the Yorkton Active Transportation Collaborative, there will be a Community Bike Rodeo on Thursday, June 9 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Yorkton Public Library. Park Parties will be making their return and will be held at two locations. The first location will be at Tupper Park on Thursday, June 16 from 5 -- 7 pm and on Wednesday, June 22 at Ukrainian Pioneer Park from 5 -- 7 pm; weather permitting. There are three, sixweek, Outdoor Yoga Programs occurring at Logan Green. Classes have already started, but there are still spaces available for late registration for residents who are interested. Urban Poling Clinics, also referred to as Nordic Walking, was a programming request by the community, and because of its popularity, Learn to Urban Pole clinics are being offered every Wednesday until June 15

at the Gallagher Centre Flexihall. There are two sessions each day. The afternoon session is from 1:00 p.m .– 2:30 pm and the evening session is from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The city continues to loan pickleball and disc golf equipment from Guest Services at the Gallagher Centre. Concrete tee pads are also planned at the city’s two Disc Golf Courses at Rodney Ridge and Patrick Park. Working with stakeholders and the community, planning is underway to develop a new park in the Southcentral area of the City, which we are referring to as the Columbia Park Development. This future park space will host two outdoor basketball courts and a pump bike track. “By promoting June’s Recreation and Parks Month, Yorkton will help acknowledge the impact that employees and volunteers have on the many recreation and parks opportunities that we all use and enjoy,” said Schofer. “Elected officials, recreation and parks professionals, and community members can all promote the vital contributions of recreation and park services to our people, community, environment, and for the economic well-being of our province.”

Yorkton duo fund raises for YBC Nationals By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – Two of the city’s youth bowlers are headed to the YBC National Championships in Oshawa on July 10-12. “Noah Fortin and Bronson Emery won the provincial Youth Bowl Junior Boys Team division in Regina back

in March, of 2022. They will represent Saskatchewan in that category at the YBC Nationals in Oshawa, Ontario from July 10-12, 2022,” read an e-mail to Yorkton This Week from a spokesperson for the two youths. On Saturday the pair were at Superstore with their parents cooking and selling hotdogs to fund raise for the trip to Oshawa.

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Reflections on RBC winning Terrier team By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The 2013-14 version of the Junior Yorkton Terriers arguably provided the greatest moment in local sports in the past quarter century winning the Royal Bank Cup in May 2014. Fans will remember the Terriers led the Royal Bank Cup final only once, but it was when it mattered most — overtime. So now, years after the dramatic win the team will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame at a ceremony later this month in Yorkton. Then head coach Trent Cassan said he was appreciative of the selection. “I am very proud to be involved with that group of inductees,” he said. “It’s exciting to get the opportunity to hopefully see some of the players and staff that were part of that team.” Cassan who has played American college hockey, and now is an assistant coach with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen, said the RBC win remains his most memorable moment in hockey. “I’ll never forget that group of players and what they accomplished,” he said. Cassan said the winning Terriers wouldn’t have been considered the most talented team in the RBC that year, but collectively they excelled. “Everybody brought value to the group,” he

ers to be our hero,” said McMullen. Terrier coach Trent Cassan said once the game went to overtime there was some added confidence for the team. “In the playoffs in overtime we’ve played pretty well, (the team was 8-2 in extra time games),” said Cassan in 2014. So did Cassan have any special words before the start of OT? “The same thing as always, play without fear,” he said. As for Falloon’s goal, it was his second act of overtime heroics in the RBC tournament, having scored the extra frame winner in Game 4 of the round robin, a must-win game against Dauphin.

The RBC topping edition of the Yorkton Terriers is being recognized provincially. said. In the spring of 2014 it was a goal by Derek Falloon. Falloon, the hero in a round robin overtime to advance the Terriers into the playoffs, scored 15:01 into the first overtime frame which propelled the Terriers to their first national title in five visits to the RBC. “I don’t even know what to say,” said Falloon at the time, who said the goal was easily the biggest of his Junior career. Falloon said the puck came his way, he just sort of shoved it toward the Canadian goalie and it went between the netminder’s pads. “It hasn’t sunk in yet,” he said after the game.

Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee All these years later it is something Falloon recalls every year. It happens each spring around the time Falloon is finishing seeding on his Manitoba farm, and the national championship is being held. There are usually a few messages recalling the win, and his memories are back. “We never felt we were out of it. We always believed we could come back,” he said. One might expect his goal was the big memory, but it is a more expansive recollection than that. “It was the whole experience,” he said. “Obviously the goal was a big part of that, but all around it was just a great event, and how it ended was the cherry on top.” And, now there is the upcoming induction. “It’s an honour,” said Falloon, adding “I was surprised (by the announcement). I never thought about it happening, but it’s pretty cool. In 2014, Terrier Captain, and 20-yearold rearguard Devon McMullen said “never in the world” could he

have imagined the feeling when the referee motioned the winning goal. “Unbelievable is all I can say.” Today, the impending induction leaves McMullen with a similar sense. “I thought it was really cool,” he said from his home in South Dakota where he is now coach of the local high school team. McMullen said when the Terriers won “Saskatchewan hadn’t won (the championship) for a while,” adding he thinks that was part of why they are receiving the Hall of Fame nod. As for the win, McMullen said it remains his playing career highlight, and a memory he doubts will ever fade. “I think we’ll always kind of remember it,” he said, adding he is in a group chat online with some former Terrier teammates and the championship comes up regularly. “. . . It’s one of the memories you’ll never, ever forget.” The game itself was sort of a slog, said

McMullen as he looks back. “It was more of a chess match than a hockey game,” he said. But down a goal and a penalty to kill late things changed. “The last three minutes were a blur,” said McMullen. The talented rearguard recalls shooting the puck and Dylan Johnson putting in the rebound to tie the game and force OT. And the winning goal remains etched in his mind, coming as it did from a somewhat unexpected source in Falloon. “I think that showed what kind of team we did have. We didn’t have to rely on our top scor-

“Both goals, I don’t know if they made the back of the net,” said Cassan with a smile. Cassan said it was great to see the 20-yearold Falloon have big goals, especially after he missed most of the Western Canada Cup in his native Manitoba with an injury. Looking back in a recent interview with Yorkton This Week Cassan said Falloon wasn’t a top six forward on the team, but was the kind of player you need to win. “He was a really solid third line centre,” he said, adding he was the type of player he could use to kill penalties, or take a shift on the powerplay. Continued on Page A16

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Adaptation will become a farm must When you start to talk about climate change you know it’s a conversation which will have at least some rolling their eyes in full out denial that it exists – or if it does exist, it is simply a natural occurrence of nature. When I pause to think about the future for humankind, I truly hope the climate change deniers are proven correct. But, what if they are simply in denial, and the current evidence which suggests change is happening, and having a generally negative impact, is indicative of dramatic changes

ahead? If those changes happen can we adapt as a species? It is a question which is particularly troubling for farmers. The operation of growing food, from the diesel fuel being burned by tractors, to the use of nitrogen fertilizer to grow bigger crops, to cattle producing manure, can all impact the environment, and be part of what is contributing to climate change. But, the production of food is about as important an enterprise as there is. We might well sur-

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Calvin Daniels vive without fuel consuming airplanes, or driving gasoline powered cars, but we don’t last long without food. So farming has to continue. It is quite reasonably the last enterprise you would stop in any future attempt to curb climate change, if

it came to that. But, the farm sector is also one which will be directly impacted if climate change continues. Shifting weather patterns change what producers in a given area may be able to grow in the years ahead.

And, if severe weather is a more common occurrence moving forward because of climate change, it is also farmers who are going to be impacted rather directly. Droughts, wetter than usual springs, late spring, or early fall frosts, are all weather happenings which are bad news for crops. Overall, the farmer of the not too distant future is likely to be growing crops that are not the ones they grow today, and they will be growing those crops under different circumstances in terms of what Mother Nature is doing.

The question though, which is perhaps most pertinent, yet without a clear answer, is how quickly the changes may happen? If change comes quickly, and there are those fearing we will reach a point of no return sooner than we realize, can the agriculture sector adapt as quickly? If the farm sector can’t keep pace with the changes climate change might bring, the security of our food system will be in dire circumstances, and that is indeed a troubling thought about our future.

Crop development behind due to wet soil conditions By SASKTODAY.ca E A S T- C E N T R A L SASKATCHEWAN — 21 per cent of the crop is seeded in the east-central region. This is up from 13 per cent last week and well behind the five-year average (2017-2021) of 64 per cent for this time of year. The recent rainy weather delayed seeding but will allow a moisture reserve in the soil for crops to draw. Some producers have begun alternative seeding methods such as using broadcast spreaders to get the crop in areas where fields are extremely wet. Many parts of the region received significant amounts of rain over the past week, mainly on the weekend. The Rhein area received the most with 86 mm, the Rama area 82.5, the Foam Lake area 74 mm, the Lipton area 58 mm, the Langenburg area 40 mm and the Raymore area 32 mm. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 30 per cent surplus, 62 per cent adequate, seven per cent short, one per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 16 per cent surplus, 73 per cent adequate, 10 per cent short and one per cent very short. Pasture conditions are rated as 16 per cent excellent, 27 per cent good, 38 per cent

fair, 15 per cent poor and four per cent very poor. Overall, most of the crops are behind in development for this time of year due very wet soil conditions are and the cool overnight temperatures of the past few weeks. Most of the crop damage this week was from frost, flooding and hail that occurred during the rainstorms. There are growing report There are growing reports of a possible pre-seed and in crop herbicide shortage in the region as well as no extra fertilizer is available, producers will have to stretch their inputs as far as they can. Provincial overview: Still behind average Seeding progress climbed throughout many regions in the past week, despite a storm that brought snow and rain to parts of the province. Fifty-two per cent of the 2022 crop is now seeded, up from 33 per cent last week. This is still behind the five-year average (2017-2021) of 78 per cent for this time of year. The rainfall received over the past week in drier areas will help improve soil moisture conditions and establishment of early seeded crops. The west central region is the farthest along with 81 per cent of the crop seeded. Seventysix per cent of the crop is seeded in the northwest,

73 per cent seeded in the southwest, 44 per cent seeded in the southeast, 22 per cent seeded in the northeast and 21 per cent seeded in the east-central region of the province. The east received significant amounts of precipitation. The Hudson Bay area reported 88 mm, the Jedburgh area 85 mm, the Rama area 83 mm, the Indian Head area 32 mm and the Biggar and Cando areas 11 mm. While rain is welcome in the eastern half of the province, many producers are eager to continue their seeding operations. Soil moisture continues to improve across the province, mainly in the eastern regions where most of the spring precipitation was received. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 15 per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 18 per cent short and nine per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as six per cent surplus, 63 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and eleven per cent very short. Pasture conditions are rated as 10 per cent excellent, 27 per cent good, 36 per cent fair, 16 per cent poor and 11 per cent very poor. Pastures in the western half of province are struggling to establish this spring due to very limited precipitation causing many

Funding committed to agriculture carbon sequestration research REGINA — A total of $3.2 million in funding for research on carbon sequestration in perennial forage and pastures May 30 has been announced by the Saskatchewan and federal governments. The funding was approved under the Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) which advances research to address complex challenges faced by the agriculture and agri-food sectors. The project, jointly undertaken by Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn

of the University of Saskatchewan and Dr. Cameron Carlyle of the University of Alberta over the next five years, will examine soil carbon stocks in perennial forage systems across Saskatchewan, and investigate the link between producer management practices and carbon stores to identify practices that promote carbon sequestration. One of the outcomes of the project will be maps providing an accurate estimate of carbon in Saskatchewan’s pasture and rangelands. The application

included 11 letters of support from different industry organizations, which reflects the importance of this work to the provincial agriculture sector, according to a press release. The project is co-funded by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association which contributed $100,000 to the total amount and a $25,000 inkind commitment. “The carbon economy must be built on a credible foundation,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Continued on Page A13

livestock producers in the area to continue to feed cattle on farm. Earlier seeded crops have started to emerge where moisture is sufficient, but cool weather over the past week has slowed development of many crops. In general, most crops are rated as

normal for their development except for canola, which was rated as 67 per cent behind. This is likely due to the extremely dry conditions in the southwest and west central regions, delaying growth and the recent cool weather across the whole province. Most of the

crop damage this week was due to minor flooding, light frosts, drought conditions and flea beetles. Producers continue to report that there is a shortage of farm equipment parts. There are also some reports of input and herbicide shortages throughout the province.

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Parkland AA Expos top Saskatoon tourney By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Parkland AA Expos headed west Friday to compete in the Quinn Stevenson Memorial Tournament. “It was the first year that we entered,” said Expos head coach Borden Bilokreli. Perhaps if they had been aware of the success they would have they would have entered before. The Expos played three games in their pool, one Friday, and two Saturday, and won all of them. That put the team into semi-final action Sunday, taking on the Lashburn Cardinals, an eventual

8-6 win. Brandon Spilchen started for the Expos. “He pitched an incredible game,” said Bilokreli, adding Evan Knezacek finished in relief and threw well too. Certainly managing arms was a big part of the weekend, with only 13 players on the roster, and pitchers limited in the number of pitches they can throw over a set period of time. “We tried to be as efficient as possible,” noted Bilokreli. Against Lashburn the Expos hit well. “Pretty much everyone was swinging the bats well,” said Bilokreli, adding the tournament had entire rosters bat-

One of Canada’s premier beach volleyball players is walking away from the sand court, at least as a competitive player. Heather Bansley, who twice has represented Canada at the Olympics has retired and is entering the coaching ranks. The 34-yearold from Waterdown, Ont., is joining the Canadian coaching staff of Volleyball Canada’s NextGen program. Bansley said the decision was one she has been mulling over for some time. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about . . . It took me a long time to get there,” she said. “It was an easy decision. I’ve been playing professionally for gosh – 12 years.” In that time the sport of beach volleyball has certainly grown in terms of interest. “I’m not surprised. It’s always been one of the fan favourite sports. It’s very spectator friendly,

and it’s a blast to play,” said Bansley. “The nice thing is to see our sport get the recognition it deserves.” That said in Canada the sport doesn’t have the profile it does in places such as Europe and Brazil, and Bansley said that is a result of lack of exposure in the country. “We don’t have a domestic tour,” she said, adding being able to play at a high level closer to home to reduce costs is huge in developing a broader base in a sport. So does Bansley see a domestic tour on the horizon in Canada? “I wish it could happen. I wish it could happen in the next five years . . . But, I don’t know. It really comes down to money.” Bansley’s retirement will leave a hole in the Canadian program for women’s volleyball considering the success she has enjoyed. Most recently Bansley and partner Brandie

ting, not just nine. “All 13 kids swung really well.” The win put the Expos in the tournament finals against the Saskatoon Cardinal Sluggers. And the Cardinal Sluggers hit well, scoring eight, but not enough to win as the Expos scored 9. Bilokreli said his pitchers Matthew Datema and Logan Wolkowski pitched well although the eight runs against might suggest otherwise. He said Saskatoon was a good hitting club, but the pitching duo held the line when needed. The win was a good one, said Bilokreli, adding it was a fun trip home for the team.

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Sports Wilkerson made it to the quarter-finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before losing to Latvia’s Anastasija Kravcenoka and Tina Graudina. It was after the Games Bansley began to seriously think about retirement. “It’s sort of the nature of amateur sport,” she said, explaining the Olympics are always the big goal, and they come along every four years, so athletes have to decide if they are willing to commit to another four years of training for the next event. “I had to weigh where I was at,” said Bansley.

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The tandem of Bansley and Wilkerson had been together for several years, with some notable successes, in particular in 2018, when they earned three gold medals on the FIVB World Tour and for a time were ranked No. 1 in the world. “Brandie and I accomplished a lot together,” she said. For example, the duo won their first international gold on Canada Day in 2018, which also happens to be Wilkerson’s birthday, which made it a rather special win on multiple levels, said Bansley. But, the duo had decided to break up, and that too played a role in Bansley’s thinking. “Brandie and I had

decided we would no longer be playing together in the fall, so that was part of my decision,” she said. Bansley said she could have sought out a new partner – Wilkerson has since joined forces with Sophie Bukovec – but she said she wasn’t sure starting over was the right move. With only three years to the next Olympics there was a question whether a new team with a younger partner could be ready. Previous to her time with Wilkerson, Bansley had teamed with Sarah Pavan in 2015, where they earned Canada’s first ever FIVB Major Series medal for women in Porec, Croatia, finishing second. Bansley and Pavan also posted Canada’s then-best ever women’s result at the world championships with their fifth-place finish. After closing the 2015 season with a fourthplace finish at the FIVB World Tour Finals, Bansley was named the 2015 FIVB World Tour Best Defensive Player.

At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio the team advanced to the quarter-finals, where they lost out to eventual gold medallists Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany. So what does Bansley look back on as her career highlights? “There’s so many,” she said, adding the biggest “was representing Canada at two Olympics games. It was really special I had the opportunity to do that.” The Olympics included the thrill of walking into the stadium for the opening ceremonies, and then going on to win their first match. Now Bansley will turn her efforts to coaching. “I’m excited to still be involved in the volleyball community and to be able to give back to the sport that have gave me so much,” she said, adding she hopes she can continue to “inspire a lot of young women and men and . . . show them what they can do . . . “I want to help our developing athletes get better.”

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HAGGARTY: Darrell was born in Flin Flon, MB, in October of 1946, where he spent his early years growing up and playing hockey for the Flin Flon Gas Bar Juvenile team. After finishing school, Darrell attended Manitoba Institute of Technology where he received his Meat Cutting certificate. He stayed in Winnipeg working as a meat cutter, later relocating to northern Manitoba to continue with his meat cutting. Darrell also worked for a short time at Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting in Flin Flon. Following that, Darrell opened his store, the Cash & Save, in Flin Flon, where he operated it with his family and was able to pursue his passion and interest for meat cutting. He supported the community through various means, including sponsoring the Cash & Save Flyers hockey team. In 1980, Darrell married Blenda and adopted Cathryn and Richard, living behind the store and working together in the family venture. In 1987, Darrell and family moved to Dauphin and opened the Parkland Food Mart, where he owned and operated it until 1991, when he and Blenda moved to Yorkton, SK. In Yorkton, Darrell worked first as a salesman for Swifts Meat, and then as a butcher at Sobey’s until his retirement in 2006. Upon Blenda’s retirement in 2012, they relocated to Spruce Grove, AB to be closer to family, finally settling in the neighboring community of Stony Plain. Darrell worked hard to provide the best for his family. He instilled the value of hard work and persistence and wasn’t scared to take on new entrepreneurial challenges. Darrell enjoyed time with his immediate and extended family at Schist Lake, near Flin Flon, where he enjoyed fishing, swimming and water skiing. In his later years, Darrell’s health declined and he suffered from heart disease and severe complications from diabetes. Despite this, Darrell maintained his positive attitude and sense of humour and did his best to keep in touch with friends and family, enjoying trips to England, Arizona, New Brunswick, and road trips back to Saskatchewan and Manitoba to visit with those he held dear. Darrell made many friends and acquaintances throughout the years at his various ventures and locations and was always eager to sit down and have a coffee with people. He was always available to talk about, well, anything, although his favorite topics were curling, hockey, and catching up on the latest happenings of friends and family. Papa was known to his youngest grandchildren and great-grandchildren as a kind, generous, and silly “pops”, and he enjoyed many phone calls with those far away, and frequent visits with his nearby family and friends that are cherished memories. He was often found sitting outside and watching the birds and traffic from his porch or deck with his jacket and Tilley hat. Darrell leaves to mourn his wife, Blenda, children Cathryn and Richard (Christy), as well as six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by all, and we will miss the easy conversation and laughter we shared. Donations can be made in Darrell’s memory to the Diabetes Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

PUCHALA – Victor Puchala of Yorkton, beloeved husband of Vickie Puchala entered eternal rest on May 26, 2022. He was 86 years of age. Victor was born February 1st ,1936, to Anton and Tekla (nee Dereniwsky) Puchala at Rhein, SK. Victor was raised on the family farm, attended Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church at Dneiper and went to Kitzman school, which was located near the family farm. As a boy growing up, Victor enjoyed playing ball, and farming with his Dad and brothers. Victor met Vickie Kinaschuk in 1961 and they were married two years later in October 1963. A year later Victor and Vickie were blessed with their son Leonard and, three years later, their daughter Karen. Victor and Vickie continued farming on the family land, and raised their children there. Victor enjoyed playing horseshoes and card games with neighbors and friends, curling, and picking berries and mushrooms. In 1999 Victor and Vickie moved to their home in Yorkton, and Victor was an active member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Victor was always involved in his community and congregation, working bingos, Meals on Wheels, serving in St. Mary’s hall, and helping out with many church events. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Brotherhood, and sang with a beautiful deep voice in the choir. Victor’s grandchildren were a great joy. He was an avid hockey fan and cheered hard for his grandchildren. He attended their birthday parties, dance recitals, and celebrations. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing trips with his friends and attending Terrier games. Victor was hard working, and a skilled farmer who managed crops and livestock. He continued to lend a helping hand on the farm of a family friend right up until last harvest. On their farm at Rhein, he helped his wife Vickie keep a beautiful yard and garden, and was proud of being an involved father and good provider. He modeled a strong work ethic for his children. Victor’s faith was very important to him, and he was the spiritual head of our family, always honoring God through his work in the church and leading the family in prayer at every family celebration and sorrow. He spoke his prayers from his heart with emotion and gratitude for everyone in his life and all his blessings. Victor is survived by his wife Vickie of 58 years, his son Leonard (Cindy) and his daughter Karen (John) and grandchildren Chassidy (Pat), Chelsey (Brett), Tarrington (Kelsey) and Tannum, three great-grandchildren, as well as his sister Anne. Victor was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Tekla, his brother Paul who passed in childhood, his brother-in-law John, his brother Martin (Suzanne), his brother Alex (Beatrice), his sister Mary, his sister Helen (Mervin), and his grandson Lucas. Prayers were held on Monday, May 30, 2022 with the Rosary Led by Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood preceding. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R.as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the Funeral Choir. The cross bearer was Kelsey Nagy and the epistle reader was Cindy Puchala. Members of the Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood participated in an Honour Guard. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Tarrington Wyonzek, Tannum Wyonzek, Chassidy Carruthers, Chelsey Holloway, Eugene Achtemichuk and Earl Puchala serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Victor may be made to the St. Mary’s Building Fund for renovations or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

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BAGLEY - George was born on September 10, 1936 in Virden, MB to Charles and Beatrice (Bryant) Bagley. George grew up on farms near Miniota, MB. He had a wealth of stories about raising sheep and riding his special horse “Barney”. He attended Two Creeks School. George worked in automotive at Nield Brothers, in Virden and Melita. After injuring his back as a volunteer fire fighter in Melita, he changed to farm machinery mechanics at Griffith Brothers. In 1959, George married Joyce Bagley (OAKEY). They lived in Melita where their three children Bryan, Brenda (Brian), and Craig (Georgie) were born. In 1966, George started working for Case Power and Equipment in Winnipeg and was hired the following year by Case IH Wisconsin as a parts and service representative. In 1972, he moved his family to Yorkton. He travelled extensively, calling on Case IH dealers across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He also spent many months in the U.S. teaching service schools. George retired in 1999. He loved fishing and has been out on many lakes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Northern fishing trips, family, camping and fishing with his grandsons were his joy. He loved Pickerel! George was predeceased by his parents Charles and Beatrice Bagley; his brother Jim Bagley; his sister Betty McLaren; precious granddaughter Emily Legebokoff and by Alicia Venne (mother of Xavier, Kascia and Hezekiah). Those left to mourn and celebrate George’s life are his wife of 63 years Joyce; his children Bryan, Brenda (Brian) and Craig (Georgie); his grandsons Chad Legebokoff (Lisa) and Brogan Legebokoff (Jessica); great grandchildren Sierra Legebokoff, Brynn Legebokoff, Xavier Venne, Kascia Legebokoff, Hezekiah Legebokoff,and Enver Legebokoff; special loved ones Denise Legebokoff and Lindsay Oberg; his sister Edith Soder and many nieces and nephews.

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

Vacation Rentals SEASONAL SITE, Burgis Beach. Lot 40ftx60ft with water, sewer and 50 amp power hookup. Close to boat launch, Sandy Beach’s disc golf, playground and other resort activities. Rate $2300/season. Includes all utilities and taxes. Inquiries call 306-531-3204

29 SUNSET Drive North June 1, 2, 3, 4 9AM to 6PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Many things. 2 electric snow shovels, tools, seed spreaders, hockey collection, curtains, bed spreads, sheets, fishing equipment, lawn chairs, golf clubs left and right, golf bags, easter and x-mas decorations, coffee maker, and many other things. If things are left will continue on June 8, 9, 10, 11 same time. All priced to sell. 52 MOSSFIELD Place - Household items, dishes, books, toys, antiques, tools, tool boxes, chain saws, Nordic Track Walk-Fit. Thurs. June 2 8AM-7PM, Fri. June 3 8AM-7PM, Sat. June 4 8AM1PM 66 MILNE Bay. Thurs. June 2 127PM, Fri. June 3 4-7PM. First time sale - Something for everyone. Home decor, household items, exercise equipment, Christmas, etc. 8KM WEST of Casino on Hwy 52. Friday June 3 10AM-5PM, Saturday June 4 9AM-1PM. Household and tools.

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PLAN NUMBER 7-41020 TWO STOREY, FOUR BEDROOM HOME In this attractive twostorey family home, all the bedrooms are on the second floor, with the great-room complex on the main floor, where ceilings rise to nine feet. A den is located near the entrance, making it ideal for a home office. The entry, covered by a flat roof, is up two steps and into a roomy foyer. To the right is a den, with a corner window. Adjacent is a threepiece powder room, with a broom closet nearby. Past the U-shaped staircase to the second floor is the great-room complex. In the great room itself, a gas fireplace will make this a cozy space for the family during the cooler months. Large windows look out to a partially covered patio, with access from the dining area. In the kitchen, the window over the double sink will let in plenty of natural light. A two-level prep island, pantry, and the step-saving L-shaped counter configuration

will be appreciated by the cook. In the angle between the dining area and the kitchen is an optional spice room. The double garage is large enough to contain a storage area, as well as a walk-in closet for coats and family gear. Adjacent is a mudroom, with a built-in bench and cubbies. Upstairs, the master suite includes an ensuite with a soaker tub, as well as a shower stall. Double basins will ease the morning rush hour. The second and third bedrooms, separated by the stairwell – with a skylight above – share a three-piece bathroom with a tub. A linen cupboard is close by. The fourth bedroom looks out to the front garden and includes an extra-wide windowsill. Adjacent is the laundry room, with a sink and a window. Exterior finishes include stucco with brick accents. The front door is flanked and topped by coloured glass windows. Windows are mullioned. A decorative garage

door adds interest to the facade. This home measures 36 feet wide and 51 feet deep, for a total of 2,148 square feet. Plans for design 7-41020 are available for $955 (set of 5), $1025 (set of 8) and $1081 for a super set of 10. Also add $35.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $60.00 outside of B.C. Please add H.S.T., PST, OR G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our 51st Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 400 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD. Yorkton This Week #201- 1658 Commerce Ave Kelowna, BC V1X 8A9 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@ jenish.com

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FUNDING Continued from Page A9 chair Arnold Balicki said. “Despite a lot of activity, there still needs to be this baseline building on hay and grassland. This should help cattle producers credibly participate in whatever the carbon opportunity is. Meanwhile cattle producers will continue managing their land for productivity along with the biodiversity and carbon sequestration that are intrinsic to grazing cattle.”

“Creative, collaborative and co-operative research is how our institution strives to deliver long-term benefits and resources for Saskatchewan’s agriculture sectors,” University of Saskatchewan Vice-President of Research Baljit Singh said. “This project will contribute significantly to our understanding of a complex issue. A better understanding leads to better decision making and practices within the industry. Ultimately,

that is the kind of discovery the world needs.” The SRI is funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3 billion program by federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agriproducts sectors. This includes a $2 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs

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Nature walk relays importance of looking and listening By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – Members of the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association held a nature walk in conjunction with an art installment at the Godfrey Dead Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon. “We were approached by the Godfrey Dean and we’re in collaboration with a show that’s been going on at the art gallery,” said Paula Maier, organizer of the event. Around 15 people Career Opportunities 1A TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: Winch trucks & trailers; dump trucks & pups/ quad wagons. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, & camp shacks. Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction )V_ (YIVYÄLSK :R : , ( " Fax: 306-769-8844 ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca General Employment

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showed up to participate in the nature walk at Ravine Ecological Preserve, including artist Jeff Meldrum. Meldrum’s ‘Art for Animals’ is a “playful commentary on land and ecology,” as noted in the exhibit’s press release. Meldrum has spent the past four years capturing images of wildlife alongside his artistic structures and his exhibit had been on display at the GDAG since March 5. “Today [is Meldrum’s] last day at the gallery,” said Maier, adding, “we were approached to do a nature walk as part of that.” “We didn’t know what to expect, so this is great,” said Maier of the attendance for the event. “This isn’t a fast walk – we’ll be wandering, we’ll be looking – the idea is to look and to listen and to observe what’s around you – leave your step counter at home,” said Maier, noting the intention was to point out things that people might not otherwise recognize and to answer questions about those things.

One of the organizers of the event, Carol Bolt, gives attendees a brief history lesson during the walk.

Artist Jeff Meldrum (right), pictured here with GDAG Director and Curator Jeff Morton (right) during the artist’s reception.

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Skeet-shooting was also on the menu for attendees wishing to blow off some steam.

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YORKTON – The Yorkton Public Library in partnership with the Yorkton Tribal Council will host John Langan, author of Iskoces Tipiskak A Spark in the Dark on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m. Langan is Cree/Saulteaux First Nations from Keeseekoose FN, SK. He is a full-time police officer, part-time Canadian soldier, U of S graduate, and continues to practice Indigenous ceremonies. He is a proud father and husband. His book has been shortlisted for the

2022 Saskatchewan Book Awards. In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, John Langan starts from the bottom in life, losing his father to suicide and step-dad to drugs. John overcomes blatant racism, poverty, violence, alcohol, and a drug environment by holding his cultural identity close to him while still losing so much, but gaining life and love in the darkness keeping his spark burning for others in hopes of building a bigger fire.

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A picnic was held to help the community come together.

Ministers join forces to serve hotdogs The Yorkton Ministerial served free hotdogs, drinks and desserts for church folk and the local community Saturday. The event took place at the Ukrainian Pioneer Park on Henderson and First. “It was a wonderful day in the midst of a very busy weekend for Yorkton with children taking part in the rock paint-

ing station and the wet park,” reported Deborah Smith, the Yorkton Ministerial Secretary. “We give thanks for such a blessing of families and community.” The event was simply one to build community. “In a divisive world that seems challenged at the moment to come

together, the ministers of eight churches came together to show we can and do work together and have fun doing so,” said Smith. “Our diversity is our strength.” The eight ministers/churches involved were Pastor Peter Laniya (Dominion Chapel), Pastor Jailyn

Corbin (St. Paul Lutheran), Father Louis Nguyen and Carm Molnar (St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic), Pastor Steven Schmidt (Parkland Community), Pastor Des Klingspon (Prairie Harvest), Pastor Steven Rosluk (First Baptist), Pastor Kevin Sawatsky (Yorkton Dream Centre), and Rev. Deborah

CWE sees large crowd in attendance By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – Canadian Wrestling’s Elite were back in the city on Friday night to perform another high energy show. 242 people were in attendance to watch the performers go head-to-head in the squared circle. The show featured an 8-Man Elimination Tag Team match as well as an appearance from WWE legend, Irwin R. Schyster.

Yorkton’s Bull Bodnar taking a shot from CWE Tag Team Champion, ‘Jacked Jesus’ Tommy Lee Curtis.

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Who is praying for you? For whom are you praying? I met her in the grocery store. She stood focussing on the confusing array of cereals. Choosing. She didn’t notice me pause beside her. “I love your shirt!” I said. She wore a simple black tee, with the word PRAY written across its front in large white letters. The A formed a pair of folded praying hands. The young woman turned to me with a bright smile. “We do this!” she said, pointing to the word. “That’s neat! So do I!” She seemed confused. Then, comprehending, she clarified. “I mean, we make these shirts. We have an Etsy business, from our

basement. We print all kinds.” “That’s great,” I told her. “But do you also pray?” I asked. “Oh, yes. We do that too!” came her enthusiastic answer. She told me that she and her husband had just begun their home business, raising their boys in the same home. Before we parted, I asked for her name and her business name, so I could find her on the online market. (GNBR) Maybe purchase that shirt, with its essential reminder of a vital practice for believers. Prayer is the oxygen that keeps faith alive. In difficult times and sudden downturns, it’s our

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Sunny Side Up lifeline. We’ve had a fresh reminder of that recently, as sickness once again flattened the Preacher. During Rick’s hospitalization, several people stopped by his room to visit and pray. One friend, a small but mighty woman raised in Trinidad, came several times. She even visited us in our home after

Rick’s discharge. A fellow author and passionate follower of Jesus, Susan hosts a local television show called, “Eternity, with Susan Harris” During one of her visits, she prayed for both of us from head to toe. If anyone has prayed with you like that, you’ll understand how the very atmos-

phere feels charged. Our living room felt like holy ground. I have no doubt angels stood nearby, unseen but powerful guests, petitioning our Healer God. “Susan, I was raised praying,” I confessed, “but when you pray, I feel like I really never learned how.” She laughed. “Oh, but you should hear my mother pray. If you could, it would seem that I don’t even know how! With her example all my childhood, it has become part of me,” she said. We will all die one day, most of us from some sort of illness. But as long as we live, God hasn’t finished

with us. The Preacher has survived numerous diseases that could or should have killed him. For his own reasons, God has said “Yes,” to prayers lifted on my husband’s behalf. Short ones, long ones, thorough one’s like Susan’s or shy whispers Heavenward from the lips of children. Whether you realize it or not, it’s the same for you. Who has prayed you through difficult times? Who have you prayed for during their own? Without prayer, followers of Christ have no power. And no hope. Perhaps we all need that tee shirt to remind us.

Time for Spring plant and bulb sale If you are thinking about adding some perennials to your garden, this is the week! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale on Friday, June 3 starting at 9:30 AM at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. This is our first plant sale for a long time, it seems, so we are all looking forward to it! We’re hoping for a wonderful selection of plants; hope to see you there, bring a friend! The weather has finally taken a turn to make us believe that planting time has arrived. The rain (and snow!) at the end of May has delayed many gardeners from working in their garden, but we can still enjoy the feeling of soil between our fingers as we work on planting up containers. As my Mom always used to say, you never stop learning, and we learned an interesting little factoid in the week

before we could finally take some plants outside. We had a lovely calla lily sitting on our kitchen counter, eagerly waiting to be planted in a container out on our patio. One day, I noticed a drop of moisture at the delicate tip of the beautiful calla flower. Thinking that I may have splashed it while doing dishes, I looked at it a little more closely, and lo and behold, there were other drops at the end of each of the flowers, and at the end of some of the leaves. What was going on? Time for some homework. This sight was new to me, but it is actually a natural process with calla lilies, and it is called “guttation”. It is kind of the floral equivalent of sweating and is the way that the plant is able to get rid of extra moisture and nutrients through its leaves. I learned that it occurs indoors when the plant has been overwatered,

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Gardener’s Notebook and can occur outside when the weather is very hot and humid (Gardeners, can we remember hot and humid? This spring has not given us much heat yet, but we hope it will come!) So, if we see this process happening with a calla lily indoors, it is a sign to us that we are being a little over-enthusiastic in our watering. We should water a calla lily and let the water drip out, never let the calla sit with wet feet. Also, we should water it when the top two inches of the soil feels dry to our touch. Though they look so delicate, they are tougher than we think and can

stand being a bit on the dry side rather than being too wet. And if we notice guttation happening when we take our calla outside, this is because the change in the amount of sunlight, or the stress of being transplanted and moved, makes the process occur. Guttation is not limited only to calla lilies; it also occurs in other plants such as various types of grasses, wheat, barley, tomatoes, beets, strawberries, peppers, hibiscus and many more plants. So now we know! I’d like to quickly tell

you about another surprise from the wondrous world of plants! We had a package of snow peas in our fridge, and two or three pods at the bottom of the bag looked like they were starting to sprout. Rather than throw them out, we planted the pods in a paper cup. Within days we had amazing pea shoots emerging from the soil! It

was so interesting to see those beautiful tender green shoots, and also to see the resiliency of plants and their determination to grow! Very inspiring! Thank you to our friends at YTW for their wonderful work in bringing us local news! Gardeners, visit the Hort Society at www.yorktonhort.ca

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REFLECTIONS Continued from Page A8 “He was pretty much under the radar in terms of what his impact was.” Cassan said the Terriers realized going into the third it was the last time they would be on the ice as a team, and the team responded. “The boys just dug in in the third period,” he said. Cassan said the Terriers had been finding ways to battle back into games and the RBC was just another example. “The guys never quit, just like they have all year,” he said. “…. We had a good push in the third. We needed to play that way earlier. We almost left it too late.” Cassan said when he thinks about the RBC team, something he said he does every May sending out emails to staff he shared the championship with, the key mem-

ory is about the team never giving in to a situation. “It’s how we were all year. There never really was a fear of losing with that group. The guys played together to the end,” he said. “It’s something they build up throughout the year, character and resiliency.” Terrier general manager Don Chesney was among the happiest of Terriers in 2014 as he had played in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, was twice Coach of the Year, but it was his first national crown. “This is like winning the Stanley Cup for Don Chesney,” he said at the time. Chesney said the win was one which he knew would reverberate back to Yorkton, and fans here. “I think (the reaction), it’s going to be unbeliev-

able,” he said. “And, to win it like we did, well it was almost a storybook finish.” As for the actual game, the Canadians started scoring in the final on a goal by Anthony McVeigh 9:26 in. Daylan Gatzke responded tying the game at 15:07. The game went to the second period knotted 1-1. The second period went Carleton Place’s way as Stephen Baylis at 4:12 and Andy Sturtz at 10:34 gave the eastern team a 3-1 lead. In the third, the time started to wear off the clock on the Terriers, and when Dylan Johnson was tagged for an interference penalty at 14:05, a comeback looked unlikely. But the Terriers killed the penalty, and then at 17:13 Tanner Lischynsky gave the Terriers life

with Yorkton’s second goal of the final. Eight seconds later, Terriers fans at Kal Tire Place in Vernon were still celebrating the second goal when Dylan Johnson tied the game, which would eventually push the game to overtime, and set up Falloon to become a Terrier legend. Johnson’s goal was of course huge, and a moment of redemption for the big forward. “There aren’t even words to describe it … I was hyped to get that goal … The feeling is surreal,” he said postgame in 2014, adding it was made bigger by the fact he had taken what he termed “a stupid penalty,” only a couple of minutes earlier, eating away valuable time as the Terriers worked to kill off the man advantage. The goal was a highlight to arguably the best

hockey of Johnson’s season at the RBC. “I really needed to step up my game. It’s a national championship,” he said, adding he was keenly aware this was the last chance for a number of key 20-yearold Terriers, and he wanted to be a part of extending the season as far as possible. “I wanted to put everything on the line for them.” As for the dramatic comeback late, Johnson said “we still believed,” and once they got one the team had a feeling on the bench. Falloon said the team has just never given up this season. “Even in our league down in the third we battled,” he said. McMullen said the Terriers knew what they had to do. “We had to get two goals,” he said, adding it wasn’t something where

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the timing mattered, as long as they came, and in the RBC final it all fell into place. Chesney said the outcome once again showed the Terriers resiliency, and he wasn’t surprised when the goals came to take the game to overtime. “One thing about these guys, they never quit … I had texted my wife, if we got one goal, we’d get two,” he said. Kale Thomson was the winning netminder facing 34-shots, while Guillaume Therien took the loss facing 46. The Terriers first visit to the RBC was in Sudbury in 1991 when they lost in the semifinals which was their same fate in 1996 in Melfort, and 1999 when the Terriers hosted the RBC. In 2006 the Terriers made the RBC final in Streetsville, losing to the Burnaby Express.

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JUNE DAYS 2022 Time to bring you lawn chair and the kids and come to the park for some food, fun and learning. Each Thursday in the City Centre Park in June we are offering some time to come Down Town and enjoy the community. June 2nd 4pm – 7pm All Canadian Theme 4pm – 4:30 Welcome and opening 3pm – 7:30 pm Pig Truck Foods 4pm – 7pm Bouncy house 4pm – 7pm Temporary Tattoo booth 5pm – 7pm Entertainment Reflections Live Band 7:30pm Tower Theatre show time June 9th 4pm – 7pm Philippines Theme – events planned by group 4pm – 4:30 Welcome and opening 4pm – 7pm Foods by Chester’s Chicken Philippines menu 4pm – 7pm Face Painting by Rhonda 4pm – 7pm Temporary Tattoos 5pm – 7pm Entertainment planned by group 7:30 Tower Theatre show time June 16th 4pm – 7pm Ukraine Theme – events planned by group 4pm – 4:30 Welcome and opening 3pm – 7pm Pink Ladies Food Truck 4pm – 7pm Family Photo shots 4pm – 7pm Face Painting by Rhonda 4pm – 7pm Temporary Tattoos 5pm – 7pm Entertainment, dancing and music 5pm - 7pm Food planned by group Smak Food Store booth 7:30 Tower Theatre show time

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