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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated Some rain Tuesday morning did not seem to dampen the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day and Urban Treaty Day which was hosted in Yorkton by the Yorkton Tribal Council. Among the day’s festivities was a Summer Solstice
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Pipe Ceremony, Powwow dance demonstrations, bannock baking contest , jigging contest and talent show. The activities were held on the grounds of the YTC offices.
YTC proposes teepee project in park By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A teepee project could soon be under way in the city. The project, proposed by the Yorkton Tribal Council when they
appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council, would see teepee poles installed over the stage at City Centre Park, and a second one on the Tourism Yorkton property. Isabel O’Soup Tribal
Chief with YTC told Council the idea originated Sept. 30, 2021, during the truth and reconciliation walk which ended at the downtown park and it was recognized there was a lack of visible First Nation’s culture at the
park and around the city. Over the ensuing months the teepee idea was formalized by YTC. “Now we’re hoping to see it come to life on Sept. 30, (this year),” said O’Soup. The park teepee
would rise more than 40 feet above the stage, created out of either 15, or 8 poles, explained Ajay Tadi with YTC. Fifteen poles have greater cultural significance, each standing for things such as disci-
pline, love, respect and humility, explained Cory Cadotte with YTC. “It’s fitting that we pick the teepee,” he said, adding “the teepee represents our homes.” In building the teepee,
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City on look out for invasive beetle By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Parks Recreation and Culture Department has set a series of traps around the community looking to trap a poten-
tial new villain which could threaten city trees. Residents may notice a green, box-like structure hanging high in the foliage of 10 ash trees in the city. The structures are traps for the emerald
ash borer beetle. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a metallic green beetle, about a centimetre in length. In its native Asia, the beetle attacks already weakened and stressed
ash trees, but in North America it kills healthy ash trees, detailed www. saskatchewan.ca. Silver Liccud, arborist with the City of Yorkton said the beetle is thought to have arrived in North
America in Michigan, and by 2002 was found in Ontario. Ontario was not able to control the beetle and in the fall of 2017 it was identified in Winnipeg. There are concerns
Saskatchewan will be next with communities along Highways #16 and #1 considered the most likely access points, putting Yorkton as a likely early entry point.
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Kozak headed to major U.S. events By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton’s Ella Kozak is going to the U.S. Junior Girls Championship. Kozak, 16, qualified through an event in North Dakota recently. Kozak recently travelled to Jamestown, N.D. to compete in the oneday event looking for a spot in the upcoming national championship in Bowling Green, Kentucky. “It was actually my coaches down in Florida who suggested it,” Kozak explained, adding it was a last minute opportunity. Kozak had been golfing in a threeday event in Steinbach, MB. but was only a couple of holes into her final round when the horn blew and the rains came.
“The course was under water basically,” she said. So the family hopped in the car and headed south. “It was a one-day tournament,” said Kozak. “You had one shot. You had to win it.” And that is exactly what Kozak did, topping the field of 12. She won the qualifier with a 2-over, 74, three strokes better than Rylee Heryford and Rose Solberg, becoming the first Saskatchewan player to qualify for the national event since Anna Young in 2012. Having the event pop onto the radar almost out of the blue was almost a good thing in the sense there was limited time to over think the pressure of the circumstance, although not all the apprehension was eliminated.
Ella Kozak “There was still a little bit of worry because it was just the one day,” said Kozak.
The U.S. Junior Girls Championship will be held at The Club at Olde Stone from July 18 to 23. A Faldo Hurricane Series Qualifier Golf Tournament was held at Deer Park Municipal Golf Course over the weekend. The event attracted 22 golfers ages U15 to U19 from across Saskatchewan for three rounds of golf Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Players play in the Faldo Hurricane Series Qualifier that is designated to their province. Top finishers will be invited to the regional qualifier that will take place at Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham, Ontario Sept. 10 and 11. The top finisher in each division at the regional qualifier will be awarded
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Volleyball duo compete at nationals By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Two Yorkton volleyball players Reid Pfeifer and Austin Andres have been playing with a Regina team, culminat-
ing with a trip to nationals in Edmonton. The national event was a huge one for both Yorkton players. “It was amazing. There were so many teams, and for us to do as
well as we did was great,” said Andres. “It’s something I’m always going to remember.” In terms of memories Andres said the last two years were lost to COVID, and the year before that
he was injured, so his time with the Regina team was huge. “It was one of the highlights I’ll never forget,” he said. Reid Pfeifer said while he had played at
nationals when it was in Regina as a member of the local Bongos the Edmonton event was more impressive. “It was a whole different atmosphere. Lots more people, Lots of
high-end volleyball you don’t get to see in person often,” he said. As a player getting to watch high level players was a great aspect of the event, said Reid Pfeifer.
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TEEPEE Continued from Page A1 YTC would be symbolically inviting all peoples “into our home.” However, an eight pole option was provided should it be felt the poles obscured the view of the already existing mural. Yorkton Council was quick to suggest the 15 pole option was most appropriate because of what it represents culturally. “I’m in complete favour of doing this,” offered Mayor Mitch Hippsley, adding he was on-side with the 15-pole design. “I fully support this,” echoed Councillor Dustin Brears. “I think it’s really cool.” The poles, approximately 4.5 inches
in diameter will be positioned over a medicine wheel design using the already circular stage. The poles would be lit by LED lights which could be changed into different colours to facilitate supporting downtown events. With Council appearing solidly in favour of the proposal there was the matter of financing the project which could cost upwards of $230,000 depending on the exact design, for the downtown park teepee, with another $30,000 for a smaller, simpler Tourism Yorkton installation. City Manager Lonnie Kaal did note a second part of the YTC request, in addition to approval, was a possible financial contribution. “This is a real turning point for
Yorkton,” said Hippsley, suggesting it would “only be right and prudent that the City of Yorkton contribute to this.” Councillor Quinn Haider asked if there was money in the current budget for such a project? Kaal said no, suggesting any contribution would likely have to come out of the ‘rainy day’ fund. O’Soup said while funding partnerships are welcome, they do not want that to be a stumbling block to the project’s approval, and moving forward as quickly as possible. “We understand all the red tape that has to go on,” she said, adding they do not want financing to slow the process. “It would be great if we have partners . . . But, if we don’t get partnerships
we’ll fund it 100 per cent.” While Council liked the idea they still made the motion to send it to committee to hammer out details such as proper approvals, safety details and the like. Brears said if that was the way Council was handling the request then it was imperative they “make sure that the committee is meeting,” in an attempt to get it fully approved to facilitate YTC having the project completed by Sept. 30. Hippsley said they should be able to get the committee on the matter quickly, adding they would try to have the project in a position for Council approval at the July 11, a date O’Soup said they could work with.
BEETLE Continued from Page A1 Matt Chorney, Parks Manager with the City of Yorkton said the most likely way they arrive in the city is through wood brought in from Manitoba. The beetles live and breed in ash wood, so people transporting infested firewood or wood products is the most common way that EAB is spread. With that in mind Chorney said people can help stop the beetle from arriving simply by not transporting ash firewood and wood products from an infested area into a non-infested area. Once established, EAB kills almost all of the ash trees in an area. Since more than a quarter of Saskatchewan’s urban trees are varieties of ash, the beetle poses a serious – and potentially costly – threat as dead trees must be removed and replaced, noted www.saskatchewan.ca. Locally the beetle could be
devastating to the trees in the city. Liccud estimated there are some 5000 ash trees in Yorkton, or about 20 per cent of the total tree population. “So it is a concern,” added Chorney. So far the beetle does not appear to have arrived in the city. The traps are now in their third year and no beetles have been found. The traps will be monitored until September. Invasive pests, including EAB, are federally regulated, with monitoring and control effects led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Government of Saskatchewan has also put regulatory controls in place to support the CFIA’s efforts. EAB has been designated as a pest in Saskatchewan to prevent infested wood or seedlings from entering the province, detailed www.saskatchewan.ca.
KOZAK Continued from Page A1 a spot in the Faldo Hurricane Series Grand Final at Innisbrook Golf Resort, in Palm Harbour,
Florida Oct. 10 and 11. Kozak topped the Junior Women’s Division with a 232 over three rounds.
Being back on the Deer Park course “was definitely a different experience,” offered Kozak, adding “it felt a
little bit weird.” That said Kozak said the course was “in really good shape,” for the event.
With the two qualifications Kozak said the season is going well. “It’s been a really good season so far,” she
said, adding she has the Saskatchewan championships upcoming in Regina as the next big event.
VOLLEYBALL Continued from Page A1 “I watch players in my position, watching to pick up things that they do that I don’t do,” he said, adding he can then work on incorporating a few new moves into his game. Pfeifer and Andres were recruited by the RVC (Regina Volleyball Club) boys U18 team to play with them throughout the Club season the past five months. The RVC is a “very high end competitive team comprised of most of the best players from Regina, Moose Jaw and surrounding area,” explained Yorkton volleyball coach Dion Pfeifer. “Both boys had spent the past four years with
the local Bongo team but the RVC team was putting together a team that would compete at the highest level - and were going to attend Nationals in Edmonton as well.” The experience was one Reid Pfeifer said ended up surprising him. “It was actually better than I thought it was going to be,” he said. Coach Pfeifer said the boys had to put a lot of effort into playing with RVC. “The boy’s commitment was second to none as they travelled to Regina for Tuesday night and Sunday afternoon practices every week from January till May,” he reported, adding they did have a lot to offer the Regina squad.
“They had both played with Team Sask the past four years as well - and therefore brought lots of experience and skill to the RVC club.” “It was good having a buddy to car pool back and forth,” said Andres. The team headed to nationals ranked 15th in Division 2. On the opening day of competition, the team went 3-0 in pool play, then went 2-1 on day two to rank second in the pool, advancing to the Tier I playoffs, where they defeated an Ontario team who were ranked number one 2-1, then last 2-1 to a Quebec team in the quarter finals, to finish fifth overall in Tier I of their Division. “The team had a great weekend - and both Reid (outside hitter) and Austin (middle) most definitely contributed to the team’s success,” said Dion Pfeifer. “Both
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were starters on the RVC team. Reid was the captain for the season. Both boys had a great weekend as they displayed their skills with the best
players in Canada.” The team finished the highest of any Saskatchewan team at Nationals in their division.
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Tractor pulling in the blood By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When Joe Hoffart was very young, back in the 1970s, his father Rod was into tractor pulling. “I was really young,” he said, adding he can’t recall those days in great detail, past an interest in tractors. Eight years ago, the Odessa-based driver made a return to the sport. “We had one left, (a pulling tractor),” he said Friday afternoon in an interview ahead of the Yorkton Hyundai Thunder in the Parkland. That one tractor was enough to set the younger Hoffart back into the sport in a major way. “Now we’re back up to five,” he said, explaining the rigs include a twowheel drive truck, a micro-mini, a mini modified and two tractors, one sporting three engines. So does Hoffart have a favourite to drive? “My big three-engine is fun. They’re all fun. They’re all unique – different every time,” he said. “Plus we own the
sleds,” he added. The sleds are integral aspect of an event, and Hoffart said there are probably only about four in all of Canada. The two he owns, one for minis that is also used for vintage tractor pulling, and one used for the big pullers were purchased in Wisconsin. While the sleds are integral to an event, another key element is the track. Hoffart explained the conditions, how much moisture is in the dirt, the compaction, are keys to have a great competition. “It’s a challenge getting that just right,” he said, adding Yorkton’s track has generally been a good one. “It’s one of the better ones.” Over the summer Hoffart, his tractors and sleds hit eight to 10 events through the Prairie Pulling League (PPL). The first of 2022 was in Morris, Man. last weekend, and after the Yorkton runs today and Saturday, they will compete next in his hometown of Odessa, popula-
Joe Hoffart with his four-engine tractor. tion about 200. “We have a great show for a small town,”
The Hunter topped the two-wheel drive trucks Saturday with a pull of 332.21.
he said, adding it is held as a fundraiser for the community, and has been
so successful they are building a new community hall. “We start digging dirt this week,” he said. While it took Hoffart some years to follow in his father’s footsteps in the sport, his son is getting an early start, already driving a rig at age eight. “It’s three generations of pulling now,” said Joe Hoffart. While many drivers get their start through family connections, Hoffart said he is trying to attract a new generation to the sport. “You put them in the seat once they’re hooked – literally. It’s such a fun sport,” he said. And, it need not be super expensive to start, with many new drivers opting for a mini puller. “If you build it yourself . . . build it from scratch with used parts . . . you can do it pretty reasonably – under $5,000,” suggested Hoffart, adding to buy a competitive mini would be $15$20,000. It does help if you are something of a mechanic, added Hoffart, who
noted he was not especially adept at it early on. “Dad was a mechanic. I helped him pull wrenches but wasn’t really interested,” he said, adding he has since learned as a driver he had no real choice but to learn how to do fixes. “It’s tough if you can’t do the work yourself,” he said, adding a key to the sport is sort of a ‘Zen’ patience. “. . . It’s knowing stuffs going to break. As long as you know things are going to break you won’t be disappointed when they do.” The Hoffart rigs will be part of 50-60 trucks and tractors expected in Yorkton, plus the vintage tractors. “With the antiques there’ll be 100 hooks,” he said. The Yorkton event has been a fixture on the PPL schedule for years. Hoffart said that is because it has community support from volunteers to sponsors supporting it. “The community stands behind it,” he said.
Morning Micro topped the Micro Mini class Saturday with a pull of 199.09.
Smoke and noise highlight tractor pulls If you liked the smell of coal black diesel smoke and the high decibel sounds of screaming engines, then Yorkton was the place to be Friday and Saturday. The Yorkton Exhibition Association hosted two nightly performances of Yorkton Hyundai Thunder in the Parkland in front of the Legacy Co-op Grandstand. The event, part of the Prairie Pulling League, featured micro minis, minis, smokers, semi truck, two
and four-wheel drive trucks and of course the big tractors, some with up to four engines and burning alcohol. The “Prairie pulling league was thrown on the table five or so years ago by a bunch of pulling enthusiasts to keep the sport active and to help it grow in western Canada,” notes their website. In addition to the main show there were vintage tractors too.
They might have been a bit rusty. They might have been a bit slow down the track. But the vintage tractors still pulled their weight both days. The old iron was the warm-up act of the show but still pleased the crowd at the Legacy Co-op Grandstand as they arrived. The next pull for the PPL will be in Odessa, Sask. July 8 - July 9.
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Teepee project a symbol that could also spur art creation
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here are times when proposals are taken to Yorkton Council which are simply obvious to support. That was certainly the case Monday when the Yorkton Tribal Council made a presentation seeking approval to construct a teepee over the stage in City Centre Park, with a second structure at the Tourism Yorkton Building. The dual structures would provide a very visible cultural connection for First Nations people in the community and would add greatly to the cultural mosaic of the city. That the YTC told Council it was willing to cover the $230,000-plus costs, although they would welcome funding partners too, simply added to what had to be a simple decision to be supportive of the proposal. While there are still some hurdles dealing with regulations, safety and codes to get over, it was pretty clear by listening to discussions at Council that the city would do everything to expedite the project to allow for the YTC to proceed as quickly as possible with a goal to having it complete for its Truth and Reconciliation Walk Sept. 30. Once complete the two structures will most certainly be a symbol of efforts being made in terms of reconciliation in Yorkton. The Teepee Project may also be the impetus to restart efforts to see more public art developed in the city as a tourist draw. The idea of public art being good for tourism was largely behind the creation
of the murals at City Centre Park, and there were hopes more would follow. While some, such as the provincially-gifted sculpture at Shaw Park, and works at Dr. Brass and Columbia schools did follow, the bigger dream of more faded. It is unfortunate that was the case since public art can most certainly be a draw for travelers to stop in the City. And of course, anything which simply improves the culture of Yorkton is a bonus for residents too. Certainly there is lots of room for additional public art, from businesses offering up outer walls to an artist’s brush, to parks and even business parking lots where a sculpture would add much. Yorkton has many businesses and service clubs which have proven eager to support projects from truck pulls, to Health Foundation galas to football field lights, to disc golf baskets, so why not art? And some efforts are still being made, for example the idea brought before Council some last November which hopes to have lights installed on the water tower to make it highlight of the community. Perhaps with the YTC undertaking such a visible and worthy work -- and the water tower before it -- others will follow. They will perhaps not be as culturally significant as the teepee project, but all community art ultimately adds to the city aesthetic for residents.
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Ride-hailing service starts up in city By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – A local upstart brings big city services to small town Saskatchewan. “Booker Rides is a mobile app ride hailing service,” said Kyle Dionne, Co-owner of Booker Rides, adding, “it’s basically the link between local drivers and anyone who needs to get a ride within Yorkton or the nearest community.” The service is akin to Uber or Lyft, two com-
panies that you might find in larger centers. “We’d seen that everyone had heard of other brands – other ride hailing services,” said Dionne, adding, “we thought, ‘wouldn’t it be nice if Yorkton had something like this’.” “You know, the bigger companies – they don’t come to communities until they hit a certain population value, so we felt that there was an opportunity here and people who are in need of rides and ride services – we started to look into
it and kind of built from there,” said Dionne. Now in operation for around two months, Dionne said that reception for the service has been great. “Some of the comments we’re hearing is that the rides are very quick, [customers] love that they can see where the driver is and exactly when they’re going to show up,” said Dionne. Dionne said that customers who order a ride through Booker receive a text notification from Continued on Page A7
Booker Rides brings the type of ride-hailing services found in larger centers, like Uber or Lyft, to Yorkton.
Charity Golf Classic Raises $44,226 for Medical Equipment The 21st Charity Golf Classic was held June 9th at York Lake Golf Course in Yorkton and was a huge success with golfers and sponsors raising money to buy medical equipment for the regional hospital in Yorkton. This year the proceeds will assist the purchase of Digital Microscopy equipment for the lab. The tournament is able to raise significant funds because of golfers who collect pledges, and business sponsors who cover the tournament costs. The Charity Golf Classic has purchased $1,515,000 worth of equipment in 21 years. “This was our first year at York Lake, and they did an awesome job; they treated us well and had all the little touches to make us feel welcome. Our golfers enjoyed the 12-hole format,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation. “The format makes it a slightly shorter day, but still enables everyone to have a great day socializing, participating in a great event and enjoy a day of golf.” “We like how this tournament is run, the proceeds purchase medical equipment that will
be used by people from throughout the health region, where many of our clients, customers and employees live” said Bruce Thurston, General Manager of Legacy Co-op. “Healthcare is a good cause, because eventually everyone will use the healthcare system, and when we need it we want good facilities and equipment. That’s why Legacy Co-op is a sponsor of this event, and why I personally golf in it.
The Health Foundation extends a very sincere thank you to each and every golfer for their tremendous efforts to raise funds to improve healthcare in our communities.
The business community provides great support for the charity Golf Classic with 28 businesses providing sponsorship and many others providing prizes. We are also very grateful to our volunteers; we had 14 volunteers out during the day of the tournament to make sure everything ran smoothly. The top three fundraisers this year were: 1. 2. 3.
Randy Prokopchuk who raised $6,420; Steve Procyshen who raised $4,375; and, David Dutcheshen who raised $4,300.
L to R Steve Procyshen, Kris Sapara, Randy Prokopchuk and David Dutcheshen
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Midsummer Festival to be held in Dubuc EAST-CENTRAL – The Melville and District Scandinavian Club will hold their Midsummer Festival on Saturday, June 25 or Sunday June 26 in the event of inclem-
ent weather. The festival is set to take place from 1 until 5 at the north edge of 23 Bernier Street in Dubuc, a community located 62.5 km south of Yorkton.
The festival is open to the public by donation and is coordinated by Carolyn Thauberger of Dubuc. The festival will begin with the ceremonial
raising of the flowerdecorated Midsummer Pole. Swedish traditions of dancing and singing around the pole to follow its erection. Those who have Nordic heritage
clothing or Viking dress are encouraged to wear it. Viking games, youth activities, food, a raffle, historical tours, displays and a wife-carrying-
contest will outline the event. For more information contact Carolyn Thauberger by emailing cthauber12@gmail.com or phone 306-740-7997.
Council approves new CSO By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Jordan Russell will be joining the city as Special Constable – Community Safety Officer for the City of Yorkton effective on the date his appointment is approved by the Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety.
Yorkton Council was unanimous in supporting the motion at its regular meeting Monday. “Russell began his employment with the City of Yorkton as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to fill the vacancy after the previous CSO left the City in August 2021,” explained Nicole Baptist – Bylaw & Safety Supervisor, with the
city. Following the successful completion of his probationary period, Russell was enrolled in the Community Safety Officer program at Sask Polytech. Russell’s Special Constable appointment is in the process of being reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety.
“With the appointment of our second CSO, the Bylaw Division returns to our full complement, which will improve our ability to provide more coverage for issues such as general traffic enforcement, loud vehicles, and commercial vehicles. Improving our coverage will assist in keeping our community safe,” said Baptist.
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Royal Auto Group support Ukraine aid effort By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The war in Ukraine has hit close to home for Royal Auto Group who are trying to help by raising money to aid Ukraine. “We have six staff who were born and raised in Ukraine,” explained Natalie Ortynsky,” adding Terry Ortynsky actually traveled to Ukraine “and recruited them to come to Canada to work.” And the Ortynsky family immigrated from Ukraine years ago as well, as is the case for many Yorkton and region. “With everything that has happened in Ukraine
it’s been really challenging for staff with family over there,” said Natalie Ortynsky. The initial reaction to the war was to collect items from staff – medical supplies, children’s items, clothing – for donation to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC). Next, when one of the associates became involved with a steak supper fundraiser at Tapp’s Sports Lounge and Grill, Royal Ford and Royal Honda became locations with tickets. “We sold out all the tickets we were assigned,” said Ortynsky, adding it was great to see
customers and staff so supportive of the effort. Next, corporately a decision was made to donate $100 from each vehicle sale in April, an effort which saw $5400 donated to UCC “to go to help the people in Ukraine,” said Ortynsky. And now keychains made by a Saskatchewan artist are being sold at the two locations, again with the $10 per keychain going to UCC. “We’re hoping it helps a bit,” said Ortynsky, adding the effort is not huge “but we wanted to show our support. “It means a lot to our staff.”
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SHHF inductee remembered for hard work By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – The Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame induction dinner is set to happen this Friday, June 24, and will see another member of the 92-93 Mallers recognized. Wayne Henley, the manager for the team that year, will be recognized for his services to the sport. “Henley was heavily involved in Yorkton Minor Hockey for over 20 years. He served as president and founding member of the South Saskatchewan Hockey League, president of the Yorkton Minor Sports Association and manager of the Yorkton Mallers Midget “AAA” hockey team,” read an article on the SHHF’s website. Henley worked with the organization until January 2014 and would pass away later that year, according to his obituary. “I worked for that hockey team as well for years – I always felt that he did a lot more than he got credit for,” said Rick Henley, the son of Wayne Henley, in an interview with Yorkton This Week. Rick went on to reflect on his father’s hard-working demeanor. “Game day was always stressful for him because he thought the only way to get something done right was to do it himself,” said Rick. “So he’d be running around getting the line-ups ready, he’d be printing the programs for the game, he’d be actually
Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee writing out the game sheet – and he did all that to the point where I’d start showing up earlier and tried to take some of that away from him so he didn’t have so much to do,” said Rick. “Plus – as the manager of the hockey team – he’d also had to deal with the parents, he had to deal with the kids, he had to deal with the coaches – he was a very busy guy for a guy that was retired,” said Rick with a laugh. “I remember when I was nine or so – Saturdays was [going] to the rink...we’d go at eight in the morning and basically open the place up and he spent all day there – and if there was a Terrier game he spent all night there,” said Rick. Rick recognized that his father dealt with other sports and not just hockey. “He spent years before there was a Mallers – before there was a triple A midget league – as the president of Yorkton Minor Sports,” said Rick. “He was a very even-tempered guy – he hardly ever got mad – he might show a second of anger and then he’d back off and he’d think about it,” said Rick, adding, “he was always very busy – there was always a parent to talk to, a player to talk to – he was usually the guy that if someone got injured and had to go to the hospital, he was the guy who took him.”
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Promotion to Gunner (Gnr): Cadets Colton Bletsky, Nicholas Burback, Kaiden Dumais, Rogue Durdin, Leon Le Roux, Renée McInnes, Ari Smyth, Deasun Smyth, Treyvin Smyth, Chioma Wantang and Matthew Wantang.
Promotion to Master Bombardier (MBdr): Cadets Aleesa Kakakaway and Aneesa Kakakaway.
Connor Anderson was made a Master Warrant Officer (MWO)
Army cadets hand out promotions By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
The Yorkton Army Cadets held a brief promotions ceremony Monday. “As we wrapped up our training year, numerous cadets were recognized for successfully navigating the challenges of participating in a limited capacity due to the pandemic,” explained Captain Colin McInnes. “We are excited to return to full capacity in the fall and look forward to seeing familiar and new faces following Citywide Registration.” Among the promotions Connor Anderson was made a Master Warrant Officer (MWO). Other promotions included; • Promotion to Gunner (Gnr): Cadets Colton Bletsky, Nicholas Burback, Kaiden Dumais, Rogue Durdin, Leon Le Roux, Renée McInnes, Ari Smyth, Deasun Smyth, Treyvin Smyth, Chioma Wantang and Matthew Wantang. • Promotion to Master Bombardier (MBdr): Cadets Aleesa Kakakaway and Aneesa Kakakaway. • Promotion to Sergeant (Sgt): Cadets Hayley Davidson, Condoleezza Erhaze, Genesis Kakakaway, and
Timothy Wild. • Promotion to Warrant Officer (WO): Cadet Maria Erhaze Edrea ‘Eddie’ Matthew, Executive Director of the Army Cadet League of Saskatchewan, also presented MWO Anderson with the Army Cadet Service Medal, with bar, for five years of honourable service. Matthew also took the opportunity to speak to cadet families about the important work of the Army Cadet League, which in partnership with the Department of National Defence delivers the training program at no cost to cadets. The Support Committee handles league fundraising for extra costs outside of the regular training program, explained McInnes. “The Committee is run by parents and community members who want to see first-hand the benefits these programs can offer our Youth today and watch them become leaders of tomorrow as they progress through the program,” he wrote. “Working as an adult with the Canadian Cadet Program can be an excellent way for someone to pass along their skills and life experiences to our youth. You may even be able to gain new skills or develop talents
and knowledge that you already have. For some adults it is an opportunity to give something back to the local community, and meet new people, or develop the relationships you already have. “Above all, it’s a great way mentor and develop our youth into future leaders and good citizens.” Adults do not need any previous cadet or military experience to work with the Canadian Cadet Program. Training is available to provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills they require. “However, adults with previous cadet or military experience are highly encouraged to contact us as we are looking for that kind of mentorship and leadership,” wrote McInnes. “Even a weekend every few months can be helpful to your local cadet corps. Yorkton Army Cadets fully understand that all kinds of other commitments, such as family and work, can affect people’s availability, so even if you can’t commit to an evening a week, the cadets could still use your help.” For more information on how to apply to be an adult volunteer or staff member, contact Captain Colin McInnes at
2834army@cadets.gc.ca. New cadets can sign up at Citywide registration in the fall, or by going
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Hyundai awarded President’s Award YORKTON – Yorkton Hyundai was awarded the 2021 President’s Award of Merit which recognizes excellence in new and used sales, meeting and exceeding targets, customer satisfaction, brand development and business management as demonstrated by top performing Hyundai dealers in the country. To be awarded the Hyundai President’s Award of Merit is a prestigious honour which Ron Kaban, Dealer Principal at Yorkton Hyundai, says is
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WTO deals never easy to achieve If you put representatives of different countries at the table and throw out an issue you are going to get arguments. That is simply the reality in a world where countries all have agendas based on what they deem as best for them. Even when it’s just major trading partners such as Canada and the United States with a trade agreement inked and in place, there are near constant disputes which require solving. So imagine the problems of making new regulations at World Trade Organization talks. The chance of any
issue not resulting in protracted debate and outright argument is almost nil. Even when a country’s negotiator might be willing to concede a point, they are unlikely to volunteer to do it, choosing instead to try and get some concession they want for any agreement on another point. In the end, the regulations coming out of WTO are rarely wins or losses for anyone. By nature, the rules agreed to come largely by building consensus, and consensus is almost always a watered down creation, where everybody at the table gives and takes until some
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Calvin Daniels middle ground all can live with is achieved. It’s a positive that in the end, some regulation that might prevent some trade disputes, also means one is completely satisfied. So, when a deal is made, Canadian farmers in some cases will think they have gained a little ground on one
front, but may also feel they lost ground in another area. So, for example grain farmers might see a gain, while dairy farmers were the pawn sacrificed in the deal. And, given the larger political realities of the world – you can see a return to smaller countries as old divides
emerge – and of course the tension created by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have to be putting added pressures on what is achieved through WTO talks. In a recent release Greg Northey, Vice President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance and head of CAFTA’s delegation to MC12 in Geneva, issued a statement regarding outcomes at the first WTO Ministerial Meeting in over five years. “Overall, amid rising global tensions and everincreasing food security challenges, Canada’s agri-food exporters were expecting mean-
ingful outcomes on agriculture at MC12.” And some gains in terms of “a Declaration on Trade and Food Security, a Declaration on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and commitments to reform and strengthen the rules-based trading system including its dispute settlement mechanism” it will never be easy to create agreement on sweeping change. The nature of so many voices makes such progress almost impossible, yet the process of negotiation, building a better atmosphere for trade bit by bit is still too important a process to ever abandon.
Rain slows down the last of seeding and hampers spraying SASKTODAY.ca E A S T- C E N T R A L SASKATCHEWAN — Good seeding progress was made this past week throughout the EastCentral Crop Region. Most producers have completed their operations while others are still trying to get into low areas if they have dried up enough. Some producers have decided to change their seeding intentions to shorter season crops or green feed. The region once again got large amounts of rain this past week, slowing down the last of seeding and hampering any spraying operations. Rainfall also resulted in some major flooding in the Watrous area where 62 mm of rain was received. The Rhein area received 41 mm, the Foam Lake area 35 mm and the Elfros and Wynyard areas 20 mm. Some areas in the region reported hail along with the rain but crop damage has not been assessed yet. Topsoil moisture continues to rise in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 18 per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate, 13 per cent short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 17 per cent surplus, 66 per cent adequate, 14 per cent short and three per cent very short. Crop development is behind for the region with only 61 per cent of the fall cereals, 33 per cent of the spring cereals, 28 per cent of the oilseed crops and 56 per cent of the pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Crop conditions range from fair to good in the region, with
66 per cent of the spring wheat, 56 per of the canola and 60 per cent of the lentils being in good condition at this time. The majority of crop damage this week was due to minor hail, flooding, flea beetles and gophers. Producers are busy in crop spraying for weeds and insect pests where necessary. Provincial Overview Producers were able to wrap up most of the seeding operations in the province over the past week with 98 per cent of the crop now in the ground. There is still some seeding to be done in the east half of the province, where small portions of fields were too wet to seed. With recent rain in the region, these areas will likely go unseeded this season. Multiple rain showers and thunderstorms hit the province over the past week. Several areas reported minor to severe flooding. While the rainfall caused damage in some areas, it was still very welcome to those who were desperately in need of moisture. In the west, the rain will hopefully allow crops to recover from the drought conditions, but due to the localized nature of the rainfall, much of the western regions will need more widespread rains soon to keep crops from failing. Some areas received hail over the past week, damage is currently unknown since many crops have not yet emerged, but enough hail was received in some areas to make it appear as if it had snowed. The most rain was received north of Rosetown, in RM 317, where over 125 mm was recorded Monday night; the area experienced some flooding but most of the water was able to
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soak in. The Biggar area received 69 mm, the Dinsmore area 65 mm, the Bienfait and Rhein areas 41 mm, the Duck Lake area 34 mm and the Tyner and Bruno areas 25 mm. Many other areas received rain this past week. With the rainstorms came the wind, which delayed many producers from being able to spray for weeds and insects such as flea beetles, cutworms and grasshoppers. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions have improved compared to the previous week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated seven per
cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate, 19 per cent short and nine per cent very short. Hay and pasture land is rated as six per cent surplus, 61 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and nine per cent very short. For some hay fields in drier areas, the rain might have come too late and the hay crop may not be ready for first cut in a couple of weeks. In areas where moisture was abundant, the crops look very good. Provincially, 69 per cent of fall cereals, 60 per cent of pulse crops, 50 per cent of spring cereals and 41 per cent of oilseed crops are at their normal
stages of development for this time of year. Crop conditions across the province mostly range from fair to good. With the recent rains, producers are hopeful that conditions will improve, especially in the west. Most damage this week
was from drought, flooding, insects (flea beetles, grasshoppers and cutworms), gophers, hail and wind. Producers have wrapped up some of their reseeding operations and are now turning their focus back to spraying to keep pests under control.
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18U AAA Expos play pair of doubleheaders By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Parkland 18U AAA Expos traveled south Thursday for a doubleheader with the South East Twins, a team from Estevan/Weyburn. In game one the host Twins took the lead early with a run in the bottom of the first inning. The home side lead was short-lived as the Expos responded with two in the second holding their 2-1 lead until the Twins took control plating four runs in the fourth inning and four more in the fifth. The Expos did manage four of their own in the sixth, but the Twins got one of those back in the bottom of the frame to lead 10-6. A run in the seventh by the Expos rounded out the 10-7 Twins win. Not surprising given the score both teams racked up 10-hit outings.
Xage Miraflor took the loss for the Expos going three innings, allowing four runs on three hits, while striking out two. The bats stayed hot for game two with the two teams combining for 19 hits. The game was tied 2-2 after three innings when the runs began to plate in droves. The Expos added two runs in the fourth then added seven in the fifth, but the Twins responded with four of their own in the fifth. In the sixth the Expos scored one, and the Twins three. In the seventh the Expos added two, the Twins one. When you add it all up the Expos won 14-10 to earn a split in the doubleheader. Chaz Jaeb was the winning pitcher allowing six runs on six hits in five innings of work. Jason Hungle and
Carter Phythian pitched out of the bullpen for the Expos.
Doubleheader Sunday The Saskatoon U18 AAA Diamondbacks were in Yorkton for a doubleheader Sunday and in game one they took a huge bite out of the Parkland U18 AAA Expos. The Diamondbacks scored one in the second and added seven in the third to take complete control of the game. The teams scored single runs in the fourth, but that would be all the runs the Expos could muster, while Saskatoon added one in the fifth and seven more in the sixth for a 17-1 win. Braxton Tabashniuk had the win for the Diamondbacks. He surrendered one run on four hits over five innings, striking out five. Carter Phythian took the loss for the Expos.
Visiting Saskatoon took two on Sunday at Jubilee Park. The right-hander lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing six hits and eight runs while striking out three. It was more of the same in game two as the Diamondbacks scored five in the first inning, and added two in the third to lead 7-0 before the Expos plated three in the bottom of the third. Saskatoon would add a single run in the fourth
and another in the fifth, while holding the Expos at bay until they scored one in the bottom of the seventh, leaving the Diamondbacks with a 9-4 win. Ethan Lewendon earned the victory on the mound for the Diamondbacks. He allowed four hits and three runs over four innings, striking out five. Ty Ulmer took the loss
for the Expos. He went five innings, allowing nine runs on nine hits and striking out seven. The Expos head to Regina next for a game against the White Sox June 21, then host the Regina Wolfpack in Melville at Pirie Field Thursday, June 23, then the Sask Giants visit Jubilee Park in Yorkton Saturday, June 25 at 12 noon.
Deer Park hosts junior event By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A Faldo Hurricane Series Qualifier Golf Tournament was held at Deer Park Municipal Golf Course over the weekend. The event attracted 22 golfers ages U15 to U19 from across Saskatchewan for three rounds of golf Friday, Saturday and Sunday. According to the Canadian Junior Golf Association, “launched in 2021, the Faldo Hurricane Series is the largest and most impact-
ful global junior golf partnership of its kind. This new series is a collaboration between Sir Nick Faldo’s, Faldo Series, and the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, designed to showcase the top juniors in a competitive series that starts at a local level with 20 Sectional Qualifiers, then move to five Regional Invitationals, culminating with the Faldo Hurricane Series North America Grand Final where qualifiers will battle it out to be crowned overall champion.”
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Players play in the Faldo Hurricane Series Qualifier that is designated to their province. Top finishers will be invited to the regional qualifier that will take place at Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham, Ontario Sept. 10 and 11. The top finisher in each division at the regional qualifier will be awarded a spot in the Faldo Hurricane Series Grand Final at Innisbrook Golf Resort, in Palm Harbour, Florida Oct. 10 and 11. In Yorkton the top finishers were:
Whiskers & Tails How to prevent food poisoning in birds PREVENTION Many human foods are dangerous to birds. Giving your bird a sip of coffee, a piece of chocolate or a potato chip can be harmful. Certain plants like onions and avocados may seem harmless but should not be in your bird’s diet. You should only feed your bird foods recommended by your veterinarian. Remove uneaten food from your pet’s cage regularly to prevent mould and bacteria growth.
Twenty-two junior golfers took part.
Talking disc golf with pro Nikko Locastro Many people think of disc golf as a relatively new thing, and certainly here in Saskatchewan that is the case.
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for birds to get food poisoning. In many cases, it can be fatal. Here’s how you can prevent your feathered friend from getting sick.
• Amateur women Symone Ripley of Saskatoon was first with 256 over three rounds. • Junior women Yorkton’s Ella Kozak finished first with a 232 over three rounds. • The Bantam girls’ division was topped by Niya Friesen of Swift Current with a three-day total of 278. • Chase Pochylko of Saskatoon finished first in the field with a 217 over three days. • Dane Giesbrecht of Warman, Sask. was the top boy’s Bantam golfer with a 230.
Here are some of the symptoms associated with food poisoning: • Loss of appetite • Shivering • Convulsions • Fluffed up feathers • Lethargy • Vomiting or diarrhea • Rapid, laboured breathing If your bird’s behaviour changes suddenly, consult your veterinarian immediately.
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For example, if you went back about a decade there were likely only three courses within an hour’s drive of Yorkton, and today the number is around 25. But disc golf goes back much farther, with some long-time players taking part in professional events for years. Nikko Locastro is one of those players. Hailing from St. Louis Locastro has been a pro since 2003, with some 470 events played through the years, with 123 wins according to the Professional Disc Golf Association website. He is currently rated 15th on the U.S. Tour. You might recall Locastro created some buzz in the sports world in February when he hit a 536-foot ace on hole 10 at the DGPT All-Star Weekend. The shot, and his reaction of excitement, made it onto a top-10 sports moments of the week in some media, which of course was great for the sport. In an interview with Yorkton This Week, Locastro said the ace was a record-setter of sorts being “the longest ace” caught on camera. As for his reaction, Locastro said disc golf provides players with great moments.
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“There are a lot of memories I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Every year has had some highlight moment,” said the 33-year-old. And he isn’t done yet. Continued on Page A16
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BROWN - Alma Loraine Brown (Nee Parker) wife of the late Don Brown of Yorkton passed away suddenly on January 21, 2022. A Service will be held on June 25th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Devotion at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of Alma may be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan 2308 Arlington Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L3 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfuneralhome.com. She was predeceased by her parents, Florence May Parker (Ottowell) in 1985 & EJ (Pat) Parker, in 1987 and Keith Parker Brother in 2017, and her Husband Donald Brown in 2006. She is survived by her two son’s Leslie Brown (Cammy) Airdrie, AB, and Jerrold Brown (Susan) of Wolseley, SK and two grandsons, Cameron Brown of Edmonton and Everett Brown of Airdrie, sister Doreen Nowosad of Calgary. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral & Cremation Care.
KIRKNESS - Robert William Kirkness passed away suddenly at home Thursday June 16, 2022. He was born January 4, 1952 in Sudbury, ON the son of William Frank Kirkness and Diane Kirkness (nee Lecuyer). He had one younger sister Sharilynn Dale Kirkness (Kenneth Moss). He attended the University of Western Ontario and graduated with a BSc in Mathematics and then the University of Guelph and graduated with both a BSc in Wildlife Biology and a P.Eng in civil engineering. He worked most of his career in water management in Saskatchewan. On February 22, 1985 he married Suzanne Downie born October 25, 1952 (nee Downie) a registered nurse from Hamilton. They lived in Yorkton, and then Moose Jaw and then in 2019 retired to the Bay of Quinte area in Ontario on Lake Ontario. Rob is survived by his mother in Dowling, ON. Rob is survived by his wife Su and their three children: Jeffrey Gordon Downie (Krista Sheppard), Katharine Elizabeth Kirkness and Michael William Harry Kirkness (Andrea Burnham). Rob was Grampa to seven grandchildren in Kingston, Ontario and Erikson, British Columbia; Dylan Downie, Taylor Downie, and Jakob Downie; and Madeleine Kirkness, Samuel Kirkness, Jude Kirkness and Emma Kirkness. Rob is survived by his two nephews on the Kirkness side, sons of Shari and Ken Moss; Tyler (Michelle Giles) and children Madison and Logan. Andrew ( Veronique Niesing) and children Jacob and Leo. Rob is survived by a large family on the Downie side. Su has two sisters Sandra Jean Ferguson-Escott (Wally Escott) and their three children Alexander Ferguson (Michelle Durdle) Joshua Ferguson (Kate Leppington) and Ashey Escott McDonald (Teddy McDonald) and eight great nieces and nephews Morgan, Ainslie, and Charlotte Ferguson, Evelyn, Olivia, and Jaxon Leppington William Ferguson and Monty McDonald; and Janet Lynn Hainsworth (Tony Volpe) and children Robert Hainsworth (Tabitha Lewis) and Mary Hainsworth (Richard Bremner). Su has one brother James Alexander Downie who has two children Nicole (Luke Antrim) and James Jr. (Courtney Suttie) with four nieces Riley, Emersyn, Finnley Antrim and Ava Downie and one nephew Beckett Antrim. He was predeceased by his beloved father Frank KIrkness and father-in-law Harry Downie and mother-in-law Mary Downie. Retirement suited Rob. He had a very full and fulfilling life, but it ended much too soon. We will miss him dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted in Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee. A Celebration in memory of Robert to be held at a later date. For those who wish to mawke a memorial donation please choose a nature related charity. Rob supported Ducks Unlimited, the Canadian Wildlife Fund, Nature Conservancy and Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre (8749 2, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1). Online condolences may be forwarded through wartmanfueralhomes.com
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FARMLAND WANTED I am currently PURCHASING single to large blocks of land. NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way. Doug Rue, for further information 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.sellyourfarm land.com Apartments/Condos for Rent APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Bachelor, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Call First Choice Properties 306-621-5050 email: firstchoiceproperties@gmail.com
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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.
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2005 Keystone Hornet FDS 33 $21,000.00 33 ft camper on seasonal site at Lake of the Prairies, Ricker's Campground. Comes with covered deck, shed, bbq, patio table, outside tv mounted, boat parking, great location, great campground, fees paid until fall, has satellite dish, everything works as it should. 306-621-2334
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Garage Sales 106 VICTORIA AVE. Yorkton. Thurs. June 23 and Fri. June 24. 9AM - 7PM daily. Multi-Family Garage Sale. Household, collectibles, shop, auto items, clothes. 117-119 GEORGE AVE. Collacot Subdivision. June 24 & 25 8AM6PM. Huge Four Family Garage Sale. Lots of man stuff, tools, quad. tires, garage items, name brand jeans, shoes, boots, clothes, like new bikes, plants, toys and bake sale. Lots for everyone! 223 MORRISON DRIVE Yorkton. Friday, June 24, 9AM-4PM. Saturday, June 25, 9AM-1PM. Household items, motorcycle gear, satellite equipment. 296 FOURTH AVE. N. June 22-24, 10AM-6PM. June 25 9AM12PM. Massive household clean out, making room for baby! Tons of young women’s professional and casual clothes and shoes, kitchen items, children’s books, modern home decor, Tupperware, teaching and homeschooling resources, kids’ furniture. Too many items to list them all. 323 MYRTLE AVE. June 15-18 and 22-25. 8AM-8PM. Huge MultiFamily Garage Sale. Garage/yard/farm tools, fishing equipment, household items, brand name clothes. 54 MCNEIL CRES. June 23-25, 10AM-7PM. Antique furniture, electric Barbie car, household furniture, skis & boots, skates, lots of girls stuff, girls 20inch bike, miscellaneous items. Everything priced to sell! 60 PARKLANE DRIVE. June 23, 24, 25, 30 and July 1, 2. 9AM-5PM each day. Moving Sale. Four man ice hut, china cabinet, sears craftsman red tool box with some tool. Something for everyone!
AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com
WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN HEATED... LIGHT BUGS... TOUGH MIXED GRAIN SPRING THRASHED WHEAT... OATS PEAS... BARLEY CANOLA... FLAX “ON FARM PICKUP” WESTCAN FEED & GRAIN 1-877-250-5252 CERTIFIED SEED: Very Early Yellow Pea, Forage Peas. Polish Canola, Spring Triticale. Also, Wheat, Oats & Barley. Contact Mastin Seeds at 403-556-2609. mastinseeds.com FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.
Livestock Red Angus & Simmental Bulls For Sale - Yearlings and a 2-yearold. 306-272-7501 or 306-220-1976. www.twinheritage.com Yearling And 2 year old de horned Hereford Bulls semen tested. For more information call 306-7435105
98 SUNSET DR. N. Friday, June 24 & Saturday, June 25 10AM5PM. All miscellaneous items. 50 BALL ROAD, Yorkton - Ed’s Mini Storage. June 24, 4-8PM. June 25, 10AM-5PM. Furniture, kitchen items, cookware and bakeware, TV and stand, microwave and stand. 67 LOGAN CRES. E Yorkton. Sat. June 25 & Sun. 26 9AM-6PM. Giant Garage Sale. 60 years of stuff. Vintage cameras, collectibles, craft supplies, wool, fabric tools, kitchen goods, quilts. You name it. Something for everyone. 65 WILLOW CRES. June 23 9AM-4PM, June 24 10AM-6PM. Toys, children and adult books, household items and scrubs. Give us a call soon. We’d like to help you place a classified ad in Yorkton This Week. Phone 306782-2465.
Dogs DOGS FOR Sale - Collie Australian Shepard cross pups. $150 each. Good calm, gentle cattle and yard dogs. Text 306-620-2210 for more information. WANTED! Lhasa Aspo puppy. Call 306-783-7800.
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Cars 2003 4dr Chev Impala. LS V6, auto, leather, sunroof, new tires, new brakes, and rotors, new battery, excellent condition. Asking $5250 OBO. Call 306-621-7490
Trucks & Vans 2004 extended cab Silverado 4x4 Chev half-ton, 5.3L, power steering, power brakes. New battery, shocks, fuel pump and brakes. 200 thousand K. Call for info 306783-2124
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YBID event has Ukraine theme The third June Days event of the month took place in downtown Yorkton today (Thursday). The weekly event for the month is an initiative of YBID, which has planned themed activities set for City Central Park every Thursday
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of the month. The event this week had a Ukrainian theme with music, booths and youngsters in costume reflecting Ukrainian heritage.
Parkland College Students Embark on an Indigenous Student Study Tour to Yucatan, Mexico as Part of Global Skills Opportunity Submitted On May 13 – 27, 2022 a group of Parkland College students traveled to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico as part of the Global
Skills Opportunity initiative, the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Project. This program, funded by Employment and Social Development
Obituaries
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DRESSLER - It is with great sadness that the family of Andy Dressler of Yorkton, formerly of Churchbridge, announce his passing June 6, 2022, at Regina General Hospital at the age of 90 years. Andy was born on Nov. 2, 1931, to Ida (Phillips) and Phillip (PA) Dressler. A home delivery and, as the story goes, his dad thought it would be a good idea to attend Bill Dressler’s wedding. His mother Ida did not think that was a good idea since she thought she was ready to deliver, which she did. In addition to working on the family homestead farm, he also worked as a hired hand on the threshing crew at age 13. Andy married Irene Fatteicher Nov. 30, 1954. They met at dance where Irene broke the heel of her shoe and Andy stepped in to fix it. They danced through life for the next 66 years. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters: Debbie, Donna, and Shannon. Andy continued farming and, in addition, worked at the Potash mine at Esterhazy for 25 years. Andy and Irene were partners in farming working in the field (with ‘his’ and ‘her’ equipment) and shared household duties. He was comfortable in the kitchen and will be remembered for his famous Jam Jam cookies and puffed wheat cake. Irene and Andy moved to Yorkton in 2000. This allowed them to easily attend activities that their grandchildren Kristen and Ryan were in. They made regular trips to Calgary creating memories with their grandsons Michael and Braden. They had wonderful neighbors and friends on the farm and in Yorkton that they shared good memories with. Andy & Irene loved travelling which took them to Hawaii, Nashville, Mexico, and Las Vegas, and on several Caribbean cruises and a memorable Disney trip and cruise with the entire family. Andy loved old time music and was still dancing right up to New Years of 2021. Andy loved socializing and could strike up a conversation with anyone and anywhere, including strangers he met at the gas pump. The house was always filled with company to celebrate birthdays and he loved those big anniversary celebrations that included a dance. If you stayed up late Saturday night, you still had to be up early for church. He was always the last one in the car, which was odd given he lived with a household of women. We would be waiting for him, and he would be in the house looking in the mirror combing his hair and straightening his tie. He always wore a suit to church and was very particular about his appearance. Andy was very easy going and had a great sense of humour. He loved pulling pranks on Mom. He was a kind, gentle soul. He had such a positive attitude. In the past few years, every time we would call Dad and ask how he was, his answer was always the same “I’m good. I can’t complain.” Thank you, Dad/ Grandpa...for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but, especially, for just being you! Andy was predeceased by his wife Irene and daughter Shannon, parents Ida and Phillip, 2 brothers (Albert & Herbert) who died in infancy and sisters Alma, Lena, Natalie, Mary and Ruth. Andy leaves to mourn and cherish his life: daughters Debbie (Russ) Hanchuk and Donna (Graeme) Mund. Grandchildren: Kristen Seipp (Quinn), Ryan Hanchuk (Morgan), Michael Mund (Kim) and Braden Mund. Great grandchildren: Camdyn and Parker Seipp. Brother-in-law Bill Ruecker; his nieces and nephews and many dear friends and relatives. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday June 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton, with Paster Barry Wood officiating. Interment followed at the Churchbridge Cemetery. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Lutheran Hour or Kinsman TeleMiracle. Friends may visit www.braendlebrucefs. ca to leave messages of condolence for the family. Braendle-Bruce Funeral Service, Russell were in care of arrangements. (204) 773-2747
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Canada, strives to improve international outbound mobility opportunities for Indigenous and low-income students. In its inaugural student outbound mobility initiative, Parkland College partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Autonomous University of Yucatan. Students participated in a two-week intensive study abroad program where they learned and experienced both Mexican and Mayan culture. Daily classroom sessions focused on Language, History and Culture followed by activities to support the lessons. Students learned basic Spanish and were able to interact with students at the university and in the communities of Tekit and Ek Balam. History lessons were reinforced by neighbourhood walking tours, the Mayan Museum, and visits to archaeological sites Xcambo, Chichen Itza, and Ek Balam. Students also enjoyed the food, preparing and baking traditional breads and tortillas, and sampling local honey. Parkland students represented the college and our province well as Saskatchewan ambassadors. Travelers included Malaysia Brass, Nathan Brass, Tasha Brass, Bailey Collins, Shaylene Erhardt, Desiree Genaille, Randi Jones, Wilda Mariano, Tarin Morrissey, and Kimberley Stone. The group represented a variety of programs, including Business, Office
Students and staff of Parkland College standing in front of Chichen Itza and holding certificates.
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Administration, Social Work, and Indigenous Education. Staff advisors for the trip were Adult Basic Education Program Head, Lisa Cadieux de Larios, and Vice President of Academics, Kami DePape. The next Global Skills Opportunity at Parkland College is scheduled for spring 2023.
“Thanks to the Global Skills Opportunity Program, students who never had the chance to travel or study abroad immersed themselves in the culture and life in the Yucatan. They developed an appreciation of the uniqueness of another culture as well as the connection and similarities to their own,”
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said Kami DePape, Vice President of Academics at Parkland College. “The trip allowed them to experience, learn and grow as individuals and opened their eyes to new opportunities for their future.” “The most valuable experience I learned was to take chances,” stated Malaysia Brass, student at Parkland College. “This trip allowed me to realize that there are so many opportunities for young Indigenous people like myself to partake in an experience like this.” About Parkland College: Parkland College provides high quality, learner-centered education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The college offers a superior learning and campus experience with locations in Yorkton, Melville, Fort Qu’Appelle, Esterhazy, Canora and Kamsack.
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Dr. Brass drama performs School Daze By Tyson Off Staff Writer YORKTON – An audience of around 60 people gathered at Dr. Brass on the evening of the 15th for the opening night of School Daze. “It was great – everybody was so happy and excited to be out looking at real art in person and not online,” said Patti Zerr, Vice Principal, Visual Arts Academy teacher, and extra-curricular drama teacher. “Considering the age of the kids – they just handled the script and the pressures of performing so well,” said Zerr. The 35-minute show was made up of five students from grade six and one grade five student. “They had to create over 17 different characters – just the six of them,” said Zerr, adding, “I was really proud of their work – they had to figure out dramatically how to change their body and voice and stature –
and all the things that create different people.” Zerr said she was happy with the performances of the students but also happy to have parents back in schools postCOVID. “It’s really nice to have parents back in our schools again – that was one thing that really made me happy – was seeing families come back in the building again,” said Zerr, adding, “it’s so important for parents to be able to come and see what their kids are learning.” The performance was part of Dr. Brass’s extracurricular drama which holds practices at noon hours but the school also offers performing arts curricular classes. “It’s really unusual for a school to have those types of classes within your school day with experts in that arena,” said Zerr, adding, “your child actually gets to experience and live their passion within their
school day.” “We juggle curricular minutes and we embed outcomes and learning into the way that they can show us they’re learning in these different streams,” said Zerr. “For example, I’m teaching the Visual Art Academy, we’re doing a social studies project – they have a choice – they can do a PowerPoint or they can do a painting or an art piece,” said Zerr, adding, “that’s actually really cool because it gives kids a lot of ways to show they’ve learned.” “We’re governed by the Ministry of Education and the guidelines there – so we have to adhere to that – which makes our day pretty rigorous to be honest – it’s busy,” said Zerr. “Kids need to be busy in schools – they need to be engaged,” said Zerr, “I think, coming out of COVID, it’s really shown us that we need to get back into life – and kids are enjoying being back
The extra-curricular drama group at Dr. Brass Elementary performed School Daze to an audience of around 60 people last Wednesday night. in classrooms and learning and growing and challenging themselves.” “We’re still doing ELA and Math, we’re having all the regular classrooms – but in those school days we’re embedding a way of learning that sort of speaks to their passion,” said Zerr, adding, “it will keep kids
in school and sort of keep them engaged in a time when the feeling is it’s hard to get back out of COVID, but when you get to live your passion within your day your week goes pretty quickly.” As part of the year end for the Visual Arts Academy, the school will be holding an art walk
on the 27th of June from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm with an entry fee of $2 with proceeds going to the Visual Arts program at the school. “You can just walk throughout the halls of the school, there will be art on every wall throughout the whole school,” said Zerr.
Photographer has New summer work in magazine camp offering in city By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Local amateur photographer Tammie Latimer has recently had one of her photos published in ‘Our Country Canada magazine. “We have a personal subscription to Our
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Country Canada and they always have a call out for Canadian stories and photos,” she said. “The magazine had requested stories from all Ukrainian Canadian people to celebrate our heritage and support the people of Ukraine. The photo is of
Photo by Tammie Latimer
Latimer’s daughter Sarah. “The photo of her is in her traditional Poltava costume,” explained Tammie Latimer, adding her daughter has “danced with Yorkton’s Troyanda club for seven years.” The photo was taken just on the east side of Yorkton in the early evening one fall day. “The photo was taken in the fall of 2020 when we were all still locked down and looking for any reason to dress up and get out,” said Latimer.” As for having the magazine choose her work, Latimer said is came as a surprise even though she had submitted the photo hoping it would be picked. “I actually submitted the photo in the spring of 2021 and was very surprised when they called in 2022 to ask permission to use the photo,” she said, adding “the photo was just taken with my phone camera.” Latimer said she typically just takes photo for herself, so it was nice to have it selected. “I do enjoy taking photos but just for myself,” she said
A new camp experience for kids is coming to the Yorkton area this summer. Wild Spirit Education of Saskatoon will be offering their Montessori style Naturally Curious Summer camp for kids aged 3-9 from July 25-28 and August 15-19 at the Gallagher Centre. This camp offers experiences and opportunities that create a love of learning, love of nature, build kids’ confidence and provide them with the knowledge that camp experiences are fun. Wild Spirit camps have a strong nature focus which provides children with a holistic environment in which to play and learn.
Nature is proven to calm the mind and destress the body, provide regular opportunities to be successful, develop their self-esteem, all with hands-on learning experiences! This summer, Allison Henderson-Hunter, biologist and mother of three, will bring local content to both camps that will run 9 a.m. to noon in the nearby Ravine Ecological Preserve. Children will spend mornings creating new friendships, developing a love of learning and spending time outdoors in their community in a peaceful and creative environment! At Naturally Curious Summer camp, staff are
well trained and experienced to observe how your children best learn, what they are excited and interested in, and guide them from there. Children will be led through group and individual activities that develop their social skills, leadership skills, and independence. Everything from art projects, messy science, free time, and everything in between! The children participate in planning the day! For more information, contact Christa Nelson, Head of School for Wild Spirit Education at 306290-7206 or visit https:// www.wildspiriteducation. com/summer-camp — Submitted
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She told us to break the law, but Siri won’t pay the fine We’re still wiping the proverbial egg off our faces. We’d followed the directions from Siri, that all-knowing voice in our phone, without question. If we had kept ourselves aware of current traffic laws in Saskatchewan, we wouldn’t have. But we never thought to challenge that sweetly English-accented female voice. Even if Siri is merely an artificially intelligent, disembodied set of brilliant algorithms, it has always led us where we needed to go. “At the next light,” Siri had directed from the Preacher’s cell phone, “make a U-turn. Your destination will be immediately to your
right.” Making the U-turn successfully, we pulled into the medical clinic’s parking lot. As I opened the trunk to remove Rick’s walker, a police cruiser pulled into the next spot. A female officer got out. “Do you know why I followed you here?” she asked. “No idea,” we said, though we sensed she would tell us. Babes in the big city, we felt, despite having been there often before the pandemic more or less grounded us. But the Preacher’s recent COVID-related pneumonia and almost month-long hospitalization had triggered a round of follow-up
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Sunny Side Up medical appointments in three cities; a lung specialist at this Regina clinic. The officer glanced at the walker, the oxygen tank, the Santa Claus-type beard and hesitated only briefly. “You made a U-turn at the traffic light. That’s illegal in Saskatchewan. You didn’t know that?” Stunned, we
answered in unison. “Well, we were following Siri’s directions…” we began. Lamely. She sighed. “Siri was wrong. And since I’m a traffic cop, I’m going to have to write you up.” She returned to her cruiser, came out a few moments later and handed over the ticket, on which was clearly marked our infraction.
Then she wished us a better day and left. The ticket arrived a few weeks later. Obeying Siri’s unlawful direction cost us $236 and change. But we re-learned a lesson we’ve shared many times in past years with others—ignorance of the law doesn’t excuse us from the penalty for breaking it. Even when we’re following someone else’s direction, we’re ultimately responsible to pay the fine. Making a U-turn at a stop light isn’t a sin, perhaps. But contravening God’s moral laws as laid out in the Bible is. The debt is incalculable and the penalty fearful— eternal damnation. But the news is good. In love
and mercy, God invites us to accept redemption and forgiveness through his Son, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer who long ago paid that sin debt by willingly dying on a cruel Roman cross. If you feel overwhelmed and sick at heart, if sin is written all over your life ticket and you’re uncertain how to find God’s forgiveness, take it to the Heavenly court. Plead guilty. Remind your accuser that though you owe a debt you couldn’t pay, someone paid that debt he didn’t owe. Then drop your ticket at the cross and walk home free, your debt erased. Jesus will walk alongside.
The Latin origin of plants names There are always questions in or about the garden! A recent question by someone with an inquiring mind was this: why do plants have Latin names? I knew the answer, to a point, but wanted to find out more, so this is what I learned. Plants have Latin names thanks to Carolus Linnaeus, (also know as Carl von Linne), a Swedish botanist, who wisely realized that plants and their names had to have a standard system. The same plant could have several names depending on where it calls home, but with a standard system, everyone would be referring to the same plant with the same name. That is why Latin was chosen as the language of choice for use in this system. You may have heard that Latin is a “dead” language. What does this mean? It means that it is not a language used in any country, and over time, no unusual words or slang words
have been added to it. So, the words consistently mean the same thing, all the time, anywhere in the world. And that is why it is perfect for a solid, standard description of plants. Linnaeus’ system works very well because it tells us things about the plant and various characteristics that it may have. The system uses two names together. The first name is the noun: for example, “acer” refers to a maple tree. The second word describes the first. If we were at the nursery and saw a tree labelled “acer rubrum”, “rubrum” describes the maple. Once we have learned that rubrum means red, we would know that we are looking at a maple that will have lovely red leaves. Now, on to the system itself. Linnaeus’ system tells us important things about the plants. First of all, it will tell us where the plant comes from. For example, if you
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Gardener’s Notebook ever bought a shrub that says “japonica”, that is more than just a lovely name for the plant. It tells us that the plant originated in Japan. “Alpinus” refers to alpine. “Canadensis” to Canada. Next, the system tells us what we can expect in the shape of the plant. If a plant tag says “compacta”, we will know that the growth habit is dense and likely not very large. “Scandens” means that it has a climbing growth habit. “Nana” doesn’t refer to our Grammies but to a small or dwarf growing habit. If you see a plant with the word “contorta”, it means the
branches will be twisted. “Pendula” means a weeping shape. Linnaeus’ system also tells us the color of the flowers of the plant in question. “Lutea” or “flava” is yellow, “alba” is white, “rubra” means red. “purpurea” is purple. It is very interesting to read more about this system, and also clears up some of the mystery of “where does this plant name come from and what does it mean?” There are also interesting stories that may create a plant name. If you have seen the lovely and tropical looking “clivia”, you might wonder where that name came
from. It is a member of the lily family and originates in South Africa; but the interesting story is that once upon a time, there was a young lady named Charlotte Clive Percy, the Duchess of Northumberland. Her family, especially her grandfather, Robert Clive, were avid gardeners. The plant later known as clivia was brought to England from
South Africa, and since Charlotte was the first person to have the plant bloom in England, it was named Clivia after her. Please visit the Yorkton horticultural Society at www.yorktonhort.ca and see what’s new. Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their great work. Have a lovely time in the garden and have a great week!
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TALKING Continued from Page A10 “I hope to be doing it for as long as I can,” said Locastro, adding he has seen the sport grow immensely, and he expects that will continue.
The growth has not been unexpected. “I’m really not that surprised,” said Locastro. “I always recognized it’s potential.” Locastro said the sport is a low cost one for people to get into, and once you toss a few discs you tend to be hooked. “Once you start playing, people rarely stop and give it up,” he said, adding for most it’s “disc golf for life.” Of course things do evolve. For disc golf there seem to be a steady flow of new companies creat-
ing discs they hope will catch on with players from beginner to pro. One of the recent entrants into the disc market is Clash Discs out of Lahti, Finland. Locastro was an early adopter of the new discs. “I was contacted,” he said, adding it was on Messenger with the offer of an opportunity he might be interested in. At the time Locastro was weighing options for 2022 partnerships, and was ready to listen. Soon a box of discs arrived from Clash, and Locastro said he immedi-
ately recognized the discs were “high grad.” And, they proved to throw well too. So Locastro signed on. “I thought it was a good opportunity to get in on the ground floor,” he said. So far the company has proven good to work with, as Locastro visited and has put his hand to helping create a couple of new discs expected out later this year. “There’s lots of things in the works already,” he said. The initial discs from Clash include the
Popcorn, a putter which Locastro noted, “has lots of glide . . . that’s extremely controllable.” The Mint is an approach disc that the company website states, “is an overstable throwing putter that keeps its line even with a hard pull. Thanks to the low profile, it is also ideal for forehand.” Locastro said he immediately liked the versatility of the Mint. “I was able to work into my bag right away,” he said. And the Berry is a midrange that the web-
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site notes, “is a straight multi-purpose midrange that holds its throwing angle well. At high speed arms it turns slightly over and glides far.” Locastro said he believes the discs “will be really good for a lot of people, a lot of different skill levels.” For more on the three discs from Clash check out the Sports This Week column in The Marketplace where yours truly and a couple of other local throwers provide their thoughts from the perspective of casual local disc golfers.