Yorkton This Week 2022-11-16

City marks Stakiw’s volunteer efforts

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Darlene Stakiw has been presented the City of Yorkton Certificate of Achievement.

The presentation came Monday with the unanimous support of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting to accept the recommendation from the Civic Recognition Awards Committee.

“Our Civic Recognition Awards Committee received

a nomination for Ms. Darlene Stakiw to be awarded with the City of Yorkton – Certificate of Achievement earlier this Year,” explained Jessica Matsalla - City Clerk with the City at the meeting.

Matsalla said the commit tee was proud to recommend Stakiw for the award based on “her excellent and dedicated community service to Yorkton over many decades, and for her National recognition on her volunteerism.”

As an example of her Stakiw’s efforts Matsalla noted that in October 2021, she received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV) at Government House.

The SMV is a national award that recognizes the volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields.

It is the highest honour for volunteer services that an indi vidual can receive within the Canadian Honours System.

“The eligibility for the Medal is any living Canadian citizen who has made unpaid, sustained and significant vol unteer contributions to their community in Canada or abroad. Darlene has tirelessly volunteered for organizations including Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, and has advocated for people deal ing with mental health issues,” detailed Matsalla.

As for the Certificate of Achievement it was developed to provide the Mayor and City Council with a meaningful and enduring way to recognize cit izens of extraordinary achieve ment. Yorkton residents who achieve international, national or provincial excellence in business, education, academ ics, science and technology, community service, the arts, or sports may be considered for this very special honour, said Matsalla.

Council adjusts waterpark pass options

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

More changes to the pass structure at the Access Communications Water Park in Yorkton are on the way.

At its regular meeting Monday Yorkton Council accepted unanimously an administration recom mendation to implement

a

passes are offered to all users.

In addition, a Senior rate on all City of Yorkton

admissions and passes be reviewed as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process cur-

rently underway.

“The benefit to the community for investing in seniors is that the more active they are, the more independent and healthy they can remain,” noted Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager in his presentation to Council.

The time-based passes

will have some caveats attached, noted said Morrison.

For example, the pass es rules will include;

• Monthly Passes would be per individual user, and is not transfer able. It cannot be used by anyone other than the pass holder,

By candlelight

Staff Photo by Tyson Off

A crowd of around 50 people gathered at the Yorkton Cenotaph to take part in a candlelight vigil on the afternoon of Nov. 10. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77, Yorkton City Council, Yorkton

Fire Protective Services and RCMP were in attendance for the event as well as Army, Air and Navy Cadets.

hybrid pass structure at the Water Park, where pay-per-use punch passes and monthly time-based

— Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager

Jazzing things up

Just under 200 people were in attendance for the All That Jazz Big Band show at the Painted Hand Casino Event Centre on the evening of Nov. 9. After three years without a big band show, the Yorkton All That Jazz Big Band showed their stuff featuring vocal soloists Adelle Sawatzy, Graham Gilmore and Craig Read. Instrumental soloists were captured in all sections and featured many fine local musicians. The 20-piece big band was primed did their stuff in proud style. They performed to a large enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed big band music from the 1940’s as a Tribute to the Veterans, including In the

Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Take the A Train, and Blue Skies to men tion a few. The second half of the evening had more contemporary hits from Michael Buble, James Bond’s Skyfall, Blood Sweat, Stevie Wonder, Gerry Rafferty, Van Morrison, and Earth Wind & Fire. The finale had two trumpet players leading the audience in Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline! As a special attraction, artist and trombone player Dean Printz shared his large murals of Glenn Miller, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, and James Bond.

Peppler earns softball honours

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Long-time Rhein Rocket Terry Peppler has been recognized by Softball Saskatchewan.

Peppler, who has managed, coached, played and volunteered for not just his hometown Rockets but for softball across the province was presented an outstanding service award recently at the provincial softball organization’s 2022 Awards Dinner.

“It’s pretty awesome,” said Peppler when asked about the award.

In the citation, Peppler’s long career – five decades – was noted, and his dedication “to keep growing the game.”

Softball started in Rhein school for Peppler, and then when only 14, or 15, he was sent out to centrefield in a game for the senior team playing at Madge Lake.

“It got in my blood and became a passion, and I can’t get rid of it,” he said.

So while hinting he might like to just coach these days, or maybe even sit in the stands with a bag of sunflower seeds and watch a few games, Peppler has kept playing, and not as a part time fill in.

Peppler at age 61, has been the Rocket’s mainstay pitcher for years, including helping the team to its third straight Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League in 2022, being named playoff MVP in the pro cess.

“I didn’t think I’d be pitching this long,” he said, adding he sort of expected son Brett to be in the circle throwing, but when he moved for a job, Terry said someone had to throw to keep the team going. “. . . I didn’t want to leave the team high and dry.”

And Peppler is proud the Rockets are still playing.

“So many teams I’ve played with (through the years) have shut down,” he said, adding “it’s awesome to keep the game going (in Rhein).”

So will he be back in 2023?

“I just keep going one year at a time. Hopefully I can be on the diamond in a coaching capacity at least,” he said.

But, if the Rocket’s need a pitcher Peppler isn’t saying he won’t try it again. There are some young players moving up soon, including grandchildren and

WATERPARK

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• The pass holder must provide relevant personal information to create an account in order to purchase and use the pass,

• Monthly passes will be activated for 30 days per activation,

• If someone wants to purchase more than one Monthly pass, mul tiple monthly passes can be purchased for those wanting more than one month, however since the Monthly pass is already provided at a discount, no further dis count would be applied regardless of how many Monthly passes were purchased. This will ensure a minimum cost

recovery in exchange for unlimited use.

There was a concern at the upfront cost of passes, in particular for seniors by Mayor Mitch Hippsley, who did note Morrison’s report did

Dave Renkas’ 14-year-old son, a pitcher, and Peppler said he sure hopes the team is still there when he’s ready, so he’ll do what he can to make it happen.

And besides the camaraderie of the team and the sport is really what matters, said Peppler.

“As long as I can keep the boys playing I will,” he said.

suggest the potential to “tweak” passes a bit more in the future.

Morrison did suggest consideration could be given for a 20 per cent down payment of the total pass price. He

added if the customer uses their 100 passes prior to the six-month period, payment in full would be required before purchasing the next set of 100 punch passes.

Staff Photo by Tyson Off

File Photo

Terry Peppler in action with the Rhein Rockets this summer.

Up Front

Remembering those who fought

The Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 hosted a Remembrance Day service at the Gallagher Centre’s Flexihall on Nov. 11. Members of the Yorkton RCMP, Yorkton Tribal Council, Yorkton Fire Protective Services, Yorkton Army Cadets, 17 Air Cadets Yorkton and the Yorkton Navy League Cadets as well as the general public contributed to the day which honours past and present veterans.

Staff Photos by Tyson Off

$500 cheques a bit of a voter payoff

MURRAY MANDRYK

Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post

Politics

Why do politicians keep attempting to buy us off with our own money?

Well, largely because it works and works rather well.

A case in point is those $500 “affordability tax credit” cheques you will soon be cashing if you are an adult who can prove you filed income tax in Saskatchewan this year.

Could the Saskatchewan Party government have put this money to better use in a province with crumbling roads, an even more crumbling health system and a massive debt that should be paid down so we aren’t shelling out quite so much to the banks at budget time?

Absolutely.

Is this even the fairest way to handout money to ensure it does the most good?

Absolutely not.

But it might be the most effective way for the Saskatchewan Party government to maximize votes, which, again, is likely why it’s doing it the way that it is doing it.

Before we go too far down that road, however, let us look at the government. In fairness, the Sask. Party government does have some valid arguments for choosing to hand out money in this way.

In perhaps the most speculator and rapid in-year turnarounds in Saskatchewan budget ing history, the 2022-23 budget is going from a $1.04-billion deficit Finance Minister Donna Harpauer predicted in March to a $463-million surplus by the end of the first quarter on July 1st.

That’s an amazing $1.5-billion turnaround and the news might get better in the mid-year update likely to be unveiled next month.

This wasn’t a case of bad budgeting on the part of the Ministry of Finance that’s now taking the heat from economists left, right and centre for its “Drawing the Line” white paper pre dicting a $111-billion cost related to the carbon tax and other federal programs.

What is happening in 2022-23 is a bit of budget ing anomaly that has everything to do with the Russian invasion of Ukraine that’s skyrocketed oil and gas prices and put Saskatchewan potash, wheat and oilseed products in greater demands.

As Premier Scott Moe has suggested, it would be wrong-headed to budget in the future on the basis of what amounts to found-money we likely won’t soon see again.

Moreover, ordinary folks coming out of a pandemic that suffered losses to their business and even their jobs have been suddenly hit with high inflation.

Everyone — including the NDP Opposition — were clamouring for the Sask. Party government to do something for people. In fact, the amount suggested by the NDP of around $100 each would have been considerably less for some.

But herein lies the problem when govern ments get to dole out money simply because they have it: the temptation is great to hand it out in a way that’s most politically beneficial to them.

Let us set aside, for the moment, that the money would have actually been better spent on either addressing existing problems or pay ing down debt.

No government is ever eager to pay down debt because there simply isn’t much political bang for your buck.

And while spending the windfall to per haps recruit or retain doctors and nurses might sound more reasonable, there would surely been outrage that everyone’s money was going to a specialized profession that might eventually pack up and leave Saskatchewan anyway.

Handing out cheques to most every voting age adult seems the cleanest way to do things.

Unfortunately it’s not necessarily the best way to help.

As NDP leader Carla Beck noted, is it reason able a single mother struggling with three kids gets $500 and a millionaire couple with no kids gets $1,000?

There again it seems likely that most votingage people will remember come election time that they got $500 from this government.

Certainly, the Sask. Party will remind us of that.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provin cial politics since 1983.

Holding municipal costs will not be easy

We are at that wonderful time of the year, on the eve of the holi day season, when we begin to find out just how much of a Grinch the local municipal government will be as it begins to unveil its budgetary plans for the upcoming year.

The process is a two-headed affair in the sense of how it might impact resi dent pocket books.

On the one hand there is the level of taxes that will be set for property owners to pay.

In recent years property taxes have trended higher, and while Council is always talking holding the line, it is frankly a near impossible task.

There is a massive infrastructure deficit in terms of renewing things such as water and sewer lines, sidewalks and most notably pavement. While it has to be tempting to put off work in an effort to hold taxes in line, it just postpones the inevitable, risks even higher costs, and forces the next Council to pay the bills.

Luckily the expected bugaboo of massive unpaid taxes due to COVID-19 restrictions proved largely a mirage, so city finances have been tracking as being in a solid position, but modest tax hikes are almost as assured moving forward as snow for the holidays.

The other hit to pocketbooks of course comes with what fees the city

charges its resident to use facilities.

We saw changes to how fees will be charged at the water park approved at the regular meeting of Council Monday. The changes will be seen by some as pushing their swim costs up, while others will see a system of fairer access, but where it ultimately goes will be determined as a fuller review of service is completed.

That is likely to be a repeated theme in the weeks ahead as Council reviews fees for everything from golf at Deer Park Golf Course, to water and sewer rates.

If the city is able to hold the line on any of the fees it is likely to be the exception, not the rule.

Costs are rising for everything these days, the reasons ranging from the war in Ukraine, to weather conditions, carbon taxes and companies grabbing some added profits, and that is hitting the individual buying groceries, or the city doing business.

That means fees, like taxes, will gen erally rise to continue current service levels.

There of course has to be a limit one day of how much people can pay, and when Council feels they are at that point, the real decisions will start – that being which services can be trimmed if not completely chopped to save money? It will be a most interesting discussion.

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Changes likely after “abortion” shirt incident at Legislature

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

REGINA - Rules about what people can or can not wear when entering the Legislature look to be re-examined after a situa tion this week where a woman wasn’t allowed to enter the Legislature while wearing a T-shirt with the word “abortion” on it.

The incident had involved Megan Johnston, who had attended the legislature Wednesday as part of a group advo cating for female health care.

As she entered, she was stopped by security for wearing a shirt that read “Abortion is Health Care.”

Johnston said after wards that security told her she couldn’t wear the shirt into the build ing. She told reporters she was escorted to the washroom to change and wear the shirt inside-out, so “that word, I’m assum ing abortion, was not dis played,” she said.

“I was shocked, I was surprised,” Johnston told

reporters. “I thought, what if I was wearing a shirt that said ‘knee sur gery is health care,’ or ‘optometry is health care’?”

After she changed to wear the shirt inside out, Johnston was then allowed to attend the legislature proceedings in the gallery. Johnston later resumed wearing the T-shirt as normal, with the slogan displayed, at an NDP media availabil ity with reporters in the rotunda of the legislature afterwards.

In the wake of the incident, it appears rules regarding wearing T-shirts with slogans in the Legislature will be coming under scrutiny. Minister of Corrections and Policing Christine Tell indicated to repor ters that the policies could be looked at and adjustments made to pro vide more clarity.

“We’re currently work ing with the Opposition specifically dealing with T-shirts, for now, and seeing if there’s some thing that needs to be tweaked,” said Tell.

“We’re more than willing to do that.”

It was not immediate ly clear on Wednesday why security disallowed wearing the “Abortion is Health Care” T-shirt; the opposition New Democrats told reporters they were seeking more clarity about it.

The thinking Thursday is that the T-shirt might have been regarded as part of a demonstration. Demonstrations and pro tests are permitted out side the Legislature, but according to the rules, demonstrations are not permitted within the Legislative Building itself.

The legislature’s web site states that “no plac ards, megaphones, or anything that might be used as part of a demon stration may be brought into the building.”

The rule is meant to prevent outdoor protests from spilling into the legislative building itself. Minister Tell did note it was important the build ing “mean something” and they cannot have pro tests continue from the

Canadian Light Source begins major upgrade

SASKATOON – The Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan has begun a two-year project to replace its linear accel erator (LINAC), the device that speeds up electrons to produce a beam of light research ers use to study materi als at a molecular or cel lular level. This critical upgrade will ensure CLS continues to deliv er high-quality, stable and reliable light to the over 1,000 scientists from across Canada and around the world who rely on the CLS for their innovative health, agri culture, the environment and advanced materials research.

“We’re very grate ful for the continued investment by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and our other funding partners,” said Bill Matiko, CLS COO. “This upgrade will boost our ability to deliver a quality beam for our users and clients.”

The new state-of-theart linear accelerator will replace remaining infra structure from the SK Accelerator Laboratory and the early days of the CLS, and will enhance the facility’s capabil

ities by replacing the existing electron source, the radio frequency (RF) LINAC, and the energy compression cavity.

“This is a very excit ing project for the CLS,” says Mark Boland, CLS Machine Director. “It will substantially improve reliability and will keep our facility competitive with the world’s best syn chrotrons for the next decade and beyond.”

After a transparent and competitive procure ment process, the con tract to design, manufac ture, and install the new components has been awarded to Research Instruments (RI), a German company that develops and manufac tures high-performance components and systems, and provides solutions for scientific and indus trial applications to cus tomers around the globe.

The new equipment is expected to be delivered by the end of 2023, and in 2024 the CLS will begin a six-month long shut down in order to remove the old LINAC, its elec tron source and associ ated operating systems, as well as connect the control, mechanical and electrical systems with the new equipment, and

install the system, under the direction and super vision of the vendor.

“Our priority is to complete this project as efficiently as possible to ensure minimal impact on our users’ research programs. We will make sure the CLS continues to be a vital compon ent of Canada’s science landscape well into the future,” said Matiko.

The Canadian Light Source (CLS) is a national research facil ity of the University of Saskatchewan and one of the largest science projects in Canada’s his tory. More than 1,000 academic, government and industry scientists from around the world use the CLS every year in innovative health, agri culture, environment, and advanced materials research.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan fund CLS operations.

front lawn into the build ing and into the Chamber. “This is not the place for that. Out there is, not in here.”

In Johnston’s case, she and her whole group had been involved in sta ging an abortion-access protest outside the Legislature Wednesday.

“I haven’t spoken to our security unit, but I’m guessing (that shirt) was seen as a continuation of that protest,” said Tell. A question was raised about whether recent changes to security at the legislative assem bly might have played a role in what happened. The Legislative District Security Unit, a group of 10 special constables reporting to the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, took over this fall from the previous regime that had reported to the Sergeantat-Arms.

But the indication from Tell is the standard operation procedures for security are the same today as for the previous entity providing security.

It was noted others had worn T-shirts with vari ous messages inside the Legislature before. Tell did point to orange Every Child Matters T-shirts that had been worn previ ously by those attending the Legislature. She noted she didn’t have a problem with that.

There have also been instances of people wearing “I Love Oil and Gas” shirts inside the Legislature. Tell acknow ledged that would be a similar situation to “Abortion is Health Care.”

“The oil and gas thing would be something sim ilar. Bearing in mind if there’s a protest for oil and gas on the front of the legislature, and they

came into the gallery, that would be a continuation (of a demonstration),” Tell said Thursday.

“But you know what, we just need to lighten up a bit.”

In speaking to repor ters Thursday, the NDP’s Meara Conway said the government had reached out “to talk about some different protocols and we welcome that discus sion, absolutely.”

Conway had noted the entire group had been heavily scrutinized when they entered the build ing.

“We were disturbed by the level of scrutiny for these guests yester day. I’m not sure if it had anything to do with the issue they were speak ing about, but certainly we were disturbed by the level of scrutiny and we welcome discussions about changing these protocols.”

Plenty of questions remain after Megan Johnston, seen here wearing an “Abortion is Health Care” T-shirt, was asked to remove it and wear it inside out by security at the Legislature.

Photo by John Cairns

Chris Henderson set to play at PHC

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

YORKTON – The Yorkton Arts Council presents mod ern country artist, Chris Henderson, who is set to take the stage at the Painted Hand Casino Event Centre on Nov. 19.

“I’ve played in Yorkton many times over the years—it’s been a few years since I’ve been there—given everything that’s happened in the world,” said Henderson in an inter view with Yorkton This Week, adding, “I’m looking forward to making a return to the casino.”

Henderson, who has played to thousands of people at the likes of Country Thunder in Craven, Dauphin’s Countryfest and Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, has seldom per formed over the last two years due to the COVID-19 mandates that were in effect for places all over the world.

“It certainly threw a wrench into everything—I had released a new album in October of 2019—so in 2020 I had plans to be on the road a lot and I think I ended up cancelling a little over 70 shows when everything came down,” said Henderson of the fallout the pandemic had on his career.

“The first year really—it was just sort of recovery—I mean the world was sort of in a weird place at that point in 2020 and my father passed away early in the pandemic, so it really kind of shut down

my career for a while,” said Henderson.

After suffering through the pandemic and loss of his fath er, Henderson said he was feel ing better in 2021.

“Once 2021 rolled around it

felt like I was kind of getting a chance to almost start over in some ways—not to say that I was starting over completely by any means—but when it came to new recordings and stuff like that I almost took a

little bit of a different sound and a different approach and I feel like my career has kind of evolved in the last couple years – in a good way,” said Henderson, noting his musical evolution was “sort of forced in that regard.”

“These days it’s certainly more exciting because we’re getting back to doing a lot more live shows and planning for this coming new year and it feels like finally, we’re getting back to normal,” said Henderson.

People who attend the show can expect to hear old and new songs alike.

“I’m looking forward to pre senting some new material— but also kind of recovering a bunch of songs—I’ve got four albums that I’ve released over the years – I’m working on a fifth one right now, so I ended up going back and making sure there was at least one song from every album

“ ...I’m looking forward to kind of revisiting the songs that I’ve played and that I’ve recorded and released over the years,” said Henderson, adding, “I’ve had some great support in the community of Yorkton, so I feel like people will actually recognize [the songs] there.”

“Henderson’s blend of a modern country sound, with strong traditional roots has quickly helped him become one of Canada’s busiest Country Recording Artists. Since his debut album released in 2008, the former high school teach

er has been touring the prai ries and Canada relentlessly, and has released 16 singles to National radio,” read a biog raphy from Henderson’s web site.

Henderson said that not being able to tour during the pandemic took him back to teaching for a time.

“For the time being I’m on a contract—until the end of January—which might work out really well for me music-wise – because I might have time to prep for summer and then go nuts again,” said Henderson in regard to tour ing.

“I was very lucky...it was 2011 – I resigned from teaching...and went to doing music full time,” said Henderson, adding, “I was fortunate that I had a soft place to land when the pandemic came up and cancelled all my gigs – I applied and I’ve been working as an online school teacher for the last couple of years, but that might be coming to an end and hopefully so is all the pandemic changes in life.”

“I’m looking forward to play ing a lot of tunes that will hope fully be familiar to folks but also presenting some new stuff and presenting a new lineup of my band – I’m working with some guys these days that are really talented and I’m excited for it.”

Chris Henderson plays at the Painted Hand Casino Event Centre on Nov. 19. For tickets, visit YorktonArts.ca.

Province ready for fourth flight of Ukrainians

Recently, Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison announced that registration is now open for the fourth flight carry ing Ukraine refugees to Saskatchewan. Once again, the flight is being arranged in partnership with the humanitarian organizations Solidaire and Open Arms. It is expected to arrive in Saskatoon on November 23.

“The Government of Saskatchewan, along with a number of com munity groups, organ izations and individuals

continue to provide settlement support to the Ukrainian families arriv ing into our province,” Harrison said. “We are proud of the continuous generosity that has been shown by the people of Saskatchewan.”

This will be the fourth humanitarian flight to arrive in Saskatchewan since the war began, but it will be the first to land in Saskatoon.

On August 12, Premier Scott Moe joined repre sentatives from Solidaire and Open Arms to sign a memorandum of under standing (MOU). The MOU

is a pledge by the three parties to partner on five flights into Saskatchewan by March 31, 2023.

Upon arriving in Saskatchewan, passen gers will have access to temporary accommoda tions and a suite of servi ces, support and informa tion related to living in Saskatchewan. Officials have begun planning for the flight’s arrival.

Information about pro grams and services, avail able to Ukrainian new comers, can be accessed by:

• Phone Toll-free at 1-833-613-0485

• Via email at ukraine support@gov.sk.ca

• Online at www.sas katchewan.ca/residents/ saskatchewan-supportsukraine

The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army has forced millions of Ukrainian people to flee their country in search of safety. With

the arrival of this flight, approximately 2,300 dis placed Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the war began. — Submitted

Invasive species framework released

The Ministries of Environment and Agriculture have released the Invasive Species Framework to help manage the threat and impact of invasive species in Saskatchewan, such as purple loose strife, zebra mussels and mountain pine beetles.

Developed with the help of partners inside and outside of govern ment, the framework outlines a province-wide approach to manag ing invasive species. It ensures that all provin cial invasive species pre vention and management efforts are aligned, and establishes a foundation for future strategies, pro grams and committees.

“In Saskatchewan we

enjoy an abundance of natural resources, but invasive species cre ate significant risks to our ecosystem,” Environment Minister Dana Skoropad said.

“The Invasive Species Framework will be key to helping us achieve the goals related to agricul ture, forestry and tour ism in the Saskatchewan Growth Plan, as well as protect our environment for future generations.”

The framework focus es on four key pillars:

• Prevent Entry of invasive species through education, legislation and surveillance.

• Prevent Establishment of inva sive species through early detection and rapid

response.

• Respond to Establishment through containment and eradi cation.

• Adaptation to established invasive spe cies, when removal is no longer practical, through management planning.

“Invasive species costs thousands of dol lars in damage to crops and rangeland and can result in market access issues with our trading partners,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This framework is important in protecting the agriculture sector.”

For more informa tion on invasive species, please visit: saskatch ewan.ca/invasive-species. — Submitted

Chris Henderson

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Zebra Mussel

Melville photographer garners provincial nod

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the win ning submissions for the 2022 ExploreSask Photo Contest, and Melville’s Tracy Kerestesh, topped the field in the ‘winter’ category.

The winning photo graph is of a group of Trent Schwitzer’s bison.

It was Fawn Cox who drove Kerestesh into the pasture during the win ter blizzard to get the

shot.

“I like the raw wild ness of the image,” offered Kerestesh. “Bison, especially the bulls, are so powerful and majestic.”

The photo was one Kerestesh immediately thought was special.

“I loved the photo when I took it, the ani mals leaning into the wind and snow,” she said.

The weather of the day added to the photo for Kerestesh.

“It was a really nasty day with extremely

strong winds, we needed a large tractor to get out into the field through the deep snow drifts,” she recalled adding it was Cox who “was kind enough to drive me out in a tractor so I could catch the herd in the blizzard and hoar frost.”

So with her liking the image, Kerestesh admit ted she was hopeful when entering it.

“I had hopes it would do ok with Sask Tourism being that bison are his torically significant to this province,” she said.

When the call came it was still appreciated.

“I was really thrilled when Sask Tourism contacted me,” said Kerestesh. “I enter lots of images each year and it’s really nice to have been selected and your work

recognized.

“I got an honorable mention in the food cat egory and wildlife cat egory as well.”

Ciera Wolitski, of Foam Lake earned an honourable mention in the winter category.

The competition, which launched in June, received over 4,100 entries by the Sept. 15, deadline.

The winning photos and honourable men tions, were selected by a panel of external judges.

Chamber lunch

Trumpet and bell donated, Legionnaire of the Year named

Members of the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion celebrated the fact that they, “after a very long three years,” were able to return to enjoying an evening of fellow ship while remembering fallen veterans on Remembrance Day.

Karen Tourangeau, Legion branch president, welcomed everyone to the banquet at the Legion Hall on Nov. 11 for the first time since the branch was forced “to close its doors due to the health crisis in the world that affected us here as well.”

During the banquet, a trumpet that had been played at Legion events for five decades and the bell that had been a part of the HMCS Kamsack corvette were presented

to the Legion branch, and a Legionnaire of the Year was named.

Presenting the trum pet that had belonged to her late husband, Paul Ratushny, Margaret Ratushny, a long-time member of the Legion, thanked the group for honouring her husband and said that the trum pet, and playing it for Legion functions, had been a large part of her husband’s life.

Speaking on behalf of the Hiawatha Chapter of the Eastern Star at Kamsack, Susan Bear explained how during the Second World War, the members of the Eastern Star had “adopt ed” the crew on board the HMCS Kamsack and provided them with sup plies including treats, knitted items and a

much-appreciated and rare washing machine. In thanks, when the cor vette had been decom missioned, the crew arranged for the ship’s bell to be donated to the Eastern Star, which had custody of it.

But because the Chapter was forced to close earlier this year, Bear said that arrange ments were being made to transfer custody of the bell to the Legion branch, along with a plaque and navy cap.

Explaining that the Legionnaire of the Year award goes to a Legion member who sets an example of volunteer activities and helps run the Legion, Tourangeau announced that this year the recipient of the award was Karen Bodnaryk

The winning photograph in the winter category is of a group of Trent Schwitzer’s bison.

Staff Photo by John Bauman

Yorkton — Melville Member of Parliament Cathay Wagantall spoke at the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce lunch on Nov. 8. Wagantall discussed the Official Opposition’s stance on the Liberal Government’s management of the

economy. Wagantall has been a member of the Veterans Affairs Committe and recently spoke up about a VAC service agent who dis cussed MAiD with a veteran seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Good farm year should help small business

To have a great year in farming – at least as a grain producer – you need two things.

To start, Mother Nature has to cooperate with timely rains, warm temperatures without it getting so hot as to hurt the crop, and a fall where the weather allows the crop to be put in the bin in good condi tion.

For most of east cen tral Saskatchewan, my home stomping grounds, that was generally the story of weather in 2022.

Then to have that really great year, you need good prices.

This might actually be a tougher condition to meet than the vagar ies of weather. Prices

might be strong for one crop, but very rarely are all crops valuable to the marketplace.

Well 2022 is the exception. When you hear of canola at $20 per bushel it is honest ly gasp worthy news. It was not so many years ago farmers were tan talized by the thought prices might hit the $10 a bushel threshold.

With prices double that, and better varieties which have inched yields higher, it’s a good combination for sure.

And cereals are doing quite well too. When you hear $7-$8 per bushel for barley it’s a good year, unless you are a livestock produ cer who must deal with

huge feed costs.

Agriculture THIS WEEK

Calvin Daniels

So this year I have had one farmer suggest the year is the best in his quarter century of running the farm, and another suggest in the life of a farmer they might see five really good years, and 2022 will certainly be among the best of those.

So farmers should

have a good year finan cially, not that all is rosy of course, with high input costs and huge equipment costs, but those would exist had yields been poor and prices low too.

Typically, a good year for farmers is a good year for the local economies of area com munities. It is a chance

to upgrade half tons and tractors, or opt for a higher capacity com bine – although such purchases will depend on availability too.

That should be good news for small town Saskatchewan, at least in the east central area, where even the boxes under the Christmas tree might be a little lar ger on area farms.

In terms of Christmas it is usually said that some cold weather and snow helps put people in the mood, and while the first week of November might be a tad too early, it certainly looks and feels like Santa’s time out there.

And of course the province is sending us

some of our own money back in part so we see them less as a Grinch in our lives and as a little nudge in terms of who they want us to vote for – the party that gives us our money back – well $500 at least once.

While the motiva tion is more self-serving than the Saskatchewan Party will admit, it is at least money which will be spent for Christmas. It might just be keep ing the heat and rent paid for some struggling against today’s high prices, but it will flow into the economy.

Led by the farm sec tor it could be a happy Xmas for business in spite of the pressures we feel on our budgets

Moosomin-area farmer recognized

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Kristjan Hebert of Moosomin has been rec ognized as a Prairies region EY Entrepreneur of Year.

Seven awards were recently presented at an awards ceremony in Calgary.

“Each one of this year’s winners is carving their own unique path with unconventional thinking and unbound ed ambition,” said Rob Jolley, Entrepreneur of the Year Prairies Program Co-Director in a release. “These leaders are unstoppable. They’re channelling innovation and operating with pur pose to drive long-term value and sustainable growth in the Prairies region and beyond.”

Kristjan Hebert, president of The Hebert Group, a family of agri culture-based businesses based in Moosomin, cred ited his entire team for the award, noting that it isn’t possible to run a group of companies with out the right people in

place. He is a chartered professional accountant who returned to the farm with his wife Theresa and his parents, Louis and Karen Hebert. Since 1978, the farm has grown from 320 acres to over 30,000 acres and Hebert Grain Ventures utilizes the latest in climatepositive practices and cutting-edge technology.

“When you surround yourself with ambitious people you just have to hold on,” Hebert told Yorkton This Week.

Hebert said with the right people around him, he can focus on ideas to make the business bet ter.

“I come up with ideas and they do the work,” he explained, adding he found the award hum bling in the sense it was very much a team effort creating the success. He said he is most apprecia tive of the efforts of his staff.

Hebert said that is a recipe for success which is not only viable for agri culture.

“It’s not just in agri culture but for any small

business that is growing,’ he said, adding that is why it is important to compete for talented staff because they truly are a key asset to success. “. . . You have to have great people.”

With the right people there to help, a busi ness can grow, and that is something it must do according to Hebert.

“I’m a big believer in growth,” he said, adding that includes for people and for the farm.

Hebert said when you factor in inflation, stand ing still is essentially slipping backwards.

That said, how to grow depends on assets and needs and opportunities.

“There are lots of ways to grow,” said Hebert.

That can mean looking at some avenues not gen erally considered.

“That old notion that you’re ‘just a farmer’ is rapidly changing. Farmers wear many hats, and must have a CEO mindset in today’s fast-paced world!” said Hebert in a recent release. “Agriculture provides a great career

Hebert of Moosomin

and many opportunities for entrepreneurial and innovative thinkers. It’s an important time to be in agriculture and, as Canadians, we should take great pride in this industry.”

The Prairies winners of the EY Entrepreneur of Year will move for ward to compete against peers from the Pacific,

Ontario, Québec and Atlantic regions at the national awards celebra tion in November 2022, where 10 national win ners will be named.

The award is the second for Hebert and the farm this year.

Earlier in 2022 he was recognized internation ally receiving a Climate Positive Leader Award in

agriculture from Corteva Agriscience. He was the only Canadian farmer to be recognized alongside others from Australia, Brazil, the US and Kenya.

The Climate Positive Leader program recog nizes early adopter pro ducers who are success fully implementing, scal ing and sharing climate positive practices.

Helping micro-ag businesses do business

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To help small agri cultural businesses fur ther expand into grocery and food services, the Government of Canada is supporting the creation of a certification pro gram that will allow busi nesses to meet specific trade requirements.

The $336,858 invest ment, announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, MarieClaude Bibeau, will sup port GS1 Canada, a notfor-profit association, to develop training tailored to small and micro food enterprises. The project includes learning mod ules and a virtual portal

of resources specifically for them.

GS1 Canada plans to equip at least 200 busi nesses across Canada with the knowledge, tools and experience they need to prepare for trade with different sectors, including the grocery sector, distribution and food services, according to a press release.

Completion of the cer tification program will provide micro and small enterprises (MSE) with access to other services provided by GS1 Canada for one year. A key com ponent of this subscrip tion for MSEs is ensur ing their products have licensed GS1 barcodes,

which are required by many Canadian retailers and distributors, as well as access to online tools to share quality, bilin gual product data with trading partners.

GS1 Canada is a neu tral, not-for-profit asso ciation that collaborates with industry to develop standards, education and non-proprietary, indus try-directed solutions to benefit businesses of all size. GS1 has local mem ber organizations in 116 countries, over two mil lion user companies and six billion transactions every day.

The funding announced is pro vided through the AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association (NIA) Component, which funds projects at the national level to help industry develop and adopt sys tems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.

Kristjan

One aspect of a new certification program aimed at small business will be access to certified barcodes, required by many Canadian retailers.

5A Boys Finals

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High shots and low scores in road games

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

The Yorkton Terriers played back-to-back games in Flin Flon against the Bombers at Whitney Forum on Nov. 10 and 11 and travelled to La Ronge on the 12 to take on the Ice Wolves at the Mel Hegland Uniplex.

Game One

The Terriers had a rough start in the first period with the Bombers scoring four con secutive goals in the first half of the period. The Bombers’ Jacob Vockler scored early in the first, at 1:22 on a power play effort, followed by goals from Alexi Sylvestre at 4:41 and Liam Bridger at 5:21, at which point the Terriers’ netminder Tommy Bouchard was pulled and replaced with Caleb Allen. Another goal from Vockler came in at 8:17. Finally, at 14:26, Dylan Ruptash put one in the net for the Terriers, which was

answered a short time later by the Bombers’ Jeremi Tremblay at 19:15 on another power play effort. 1-5 Bombers going into the second.

The second period saw each team gain a goal-a-piece with the Terriers’ Colton Koran scor ing at 5:25 and the Bombers’ Jaxon Martens at 10:20 making it a 2-6 game heading into the third.

Another power play effort saw the Bombers’ Alexi Sylvestre make his second goal of the night at 14:52. The Terriers’ Pavel Mckenzie put the puck in the net at 15:20 and the Bombers’ Jeremi Tremblay closed out the night with his second goal of the game on another power play effort.

Final score, 3-8 for the Bombers.

Tommy Bouchard was in net for 5:21 minutes of the game blocking 7 shots.

Caleb Allen finished out the remainder of the game, block

ing 30 of the 35 shots.

Harmon Laser-Hume was in net for the win, taking on 36 shots and blocking 33.

Game Two

The Terriers adjusted their strategy from the previous evening and came back with a win in their second game of their series with the Flin Flon Bombers.

The lone goal of the first per iod came by way of the Terriers Brett Butz at 8:55. 1-0 Terriers heading into the second.

The second period had one goal, coming in by way of the Bombers’ Jaxon Martens at 8:30 making it a 1-1 game going into the third.

It wasn’t until late in the third, at 18:00, that the Terriers’ Greg Nelson put the team in the lead and with only 19:45 seconds remaining in the game, Clay Sleeva solidified the win with a goal on a power play effort.

Caleb Allen was in net for the Terriers, taking on a whop ping 50 shots and saving 49.

Harmon Laser-Hume was in net for the Bombers, taking on 22 shots and saving 19.

Game Three

The Terriers were in La Ronge on Nov. 12 to take on the Ice Wolves at the Mel Hegland Uniplex to wrap up their road games.

The first period saw several power play efforts for each team but only the Ice Wolves would be able to capitalize when the team’s Jacob Visentini put the team on the board at 13:00 for the lone goal of the period.

The second period saw action early on when, at 1:15, the Ice Wolves’ Ryley Morgan hit the target during a power play effort. The Terriers’ Dylan Ruptash would fire back less than a minute later, at 1:48, and put the team on the board for the first time in the game.

Another power play effort saw the Ice Wolves’ Kaycee Coyle capitalize on the opportunity. A short-handed goal came from the Ice Wolves’ Trenton Curtis at 10:45 and Visentini scored his second of the night at 15:25 making it a 1-5 game heading into the third.

The third period saw sev eral power play efforts for both the home and visiting team but neither were able to capitalize on the efforts. The lone goal of the third was scored by the Ice Wolves’ Connor Abric at 13:04 resulting in a 1-6 loss for the Terriers.

Caleb Allen was in net for the Terriers, taking on 27 shots and blocking 21.

Topher Chirico was in net for the win with 42 saves.

The Terriers will return to the ice at Westland Arena to host the Notre Dame Hounds on Nov. 18 and the Estevan Bruins on Nov. 19.

PBR Canada great makes final ride

When the 2022 PBR Canada National Finals is held in Edmonton the next two days, it will be notable not just for who emerges as the cham pion, but because it would be the last rides of one of the best Canadian riders ever.

Months ago Zane Lambert announced he would retire at season’s end, and now on the eve of the finals the Ponoka, Alta. cowboy is experi encing a range of emo tions.

“It’s a little bit emo tional, a little of cele bration, a little bit of excitement,” he said in an interview Thursday.

As for the decision to retire, Lambert said he still sees retirement as the right thing for him, although maybe a year later than it should have been.

Looking back at 2022, the results have not been what Lambert wished “with a couple of rough wrecks” putting him on the sidelines and cutting into his year end points headed to the finals.

“I wish it could have gone a little different,” he said. “. . . Would I have liked to be a little higher in the standings this year? For sure.”

“But, the injuries kind of piled up here,”

said Lambert, add ing when you age a bit one injury can roll into another more easily. “They add up.”

The finals wouldn’t go quite the way Lambert would have wanted either. While he rode to a solid 85.5 score in the opening round Friday, he would buck off in round two open ing night, and again in round three Saturday, just missing a spot in the championship round by half a point – the storied career had its unsatisfy ing final chapter.

With the results less than hoped for in 2022, Lambert said maybe he should have retired a year earlier, but he will be on his bulls in Edmonton trying to put a few great rides together to end his career.

Lambert will con clude his PBR career having climbed on more than 750 bulls, riding more than 375 or roughly 50 per cent, with 31 event wins (three in 2022), and more than $500,000 in career earnings. It is a notable career by every measure.

Lambert is also the lone rider in Canadian history to have qualified for and compete at every iteration of the PBR Canada National Finals.

With the final

now in the books, what is next for Lambert?

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Sports

“I think bull rid ing for sure is my life style,” he said, adding in the future you will see him around bull riding events it’s just unclear in what capacity that might be.

“I’m not dying. I’m just retiring, so you will

see me on the sidelines here and there,” he offered.

But that will be down the road. For the first year or two “I just want to take it off and be with my boys raising them,” he said.

Lambert has a son four and one 10 months, and he already expects one day they will be involved in rodeo.

“My four-year-old has already worn out two cowboy hats,” he noted.

“I think it’s likely they will get on bulls. We’re in the heart of it in Canada. There will be ample opportunity for them. They’ll defin itely grow up around the sport.”

And they can learn from one of the best in their father who is already taking on a teaching roll.

“I do a bull riding school every year. I want to help give the kids all the tools they need to go down the road,” said Lambert.

Interestingly, Lambert himself didn’t come to bull riding fol lowing his father’s foot steps.

“My dad wasn’t a bull rider. He was a farm hand,” he said, So while they grew up around horses and

cattle, bull riding was exactly part of the cul ture.

“There wasn’t a whole lot of rodeos around there,” said the 36-year-old, who was born and raised in Westbourne, Man., and would later attend school in Gladstone.

But four siblings would give rodeo a try.

“They all started rodeoing before I did,” he said, adding that by the age of seven “I want ed to be a bull rider.”

By 15, Lambert said he wanted to turn pro, but that had to wait until he was 18, and the rest of course is history.

So what is the high light of a near 20-year career?

Lambert was quick to point to 2014 when he qualified for the World finals. He qualified 27th, which he said might not seem so impressive “but it was at the high est level, the best of the sport,” he said.

Along the road the other thing Lambert can be proud of is how others in the sport look to him with respect and admiration.

“You lead by example. You do that and you give kids a role model. That was all I was trying to do,” he said.

He is also the first rider to have won the year-end event multiple times, let alone in back-to-back years, when he domin ated the finals in 2016 and 2017.

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Photos by Sabrina Kraft - Weyburn Review

Yorkton Regional High School Raiders were on the court during the first game of the 5A boys regional volleyball finals hosted in Weyburn Saturday. Here the Raiders are in action against Moose Jaw Peacock. From left; a shot is quickly blocked by middle Carter Potzus (#1) and right side Jase Smith (#10), setter Nathan Matechuck (#3) sets upa shot for middle Carter Potzus

(#1), and m 2. Middle Carter Potzus (#1), setter Liam Baron (#2), left side Yancee Saracho (#7) and setter Nathan Matechuck (#3) work together to keep the volleyball in play. The Raiders went 2-1 against Moose Jaw. 2-0 against Estevan, and fell 2-1 to Balgonie.

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It is with great sadness the family of Edna Griffiths of Yorkton, Saskatchewan announces her passing on October 21, 2022 at the age of 83.

Edna was born in the Swan River, Manitoba district on October 12, 1939 to Peter and Mary (Kiwaluk) Hubylit. She grew up on the family farm in the Crestview district where she attended school. She then moved to Benito, Manitoba where she obtained her first job as a banker. She loved her job working in the bank and then spent a few years in Swan River, eventually moving to Woodstock, Ontario where she met her husband, Don Griffiths. Edna and Don were married in 1965. They both enjoyed country music and played in a band. Edna liked to sing, play the guitar and the accordion. They also enjoyed travelling including a trip to Nashville, and enjoyed spending time with their friends. Edna moved to Yorkton in 2007 when her husband had passed away to be with her family again. Throughout the years she loved to play cards with family and friends.Edna was predeceased by her loving parents, Peter and Mary Hubylit, her husband, Don, and her sister Ethel (Steve Bugera), brother Melvin Hubylit and inlaws Walter Soloway and Steve Bugera, nieces Sandra Bugera and Leanne Kindiak. Edna will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by her brother, John (Addie) Hubylit of Saltcoats, sisters Jennie Soloway and Alvina (Jim) Howlett, both of Yorkton and Evelyn (Harry) Turner of Allan, Saskatchewan as well as many nieces and nephews. A family Memorial Service was held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. A tribute was given by Evelyn Turner. Musical selections shared were ‘Softly and Tenderly’ by George Jones and ‘Silver Wings’ by Merle Hagaard. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Evelyn Turner serving as urn bearer. Memorial donations in memory of Edna may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com

Shirley Jean (Michael) Moar was born on the 14th of November 1930 on the family farm to Charles Francis (Frank) Michael and Olive Mae Turberfield. Shirley was the second of three children, sandwiched in between her older brother Jack and younger sister Clara. Mum often described with joy her years of growing up on the farm in the Crescent District. Her pony, Trixie, and she had many adventures together. She loved the outdoor life, much to the chagrin of her maternal grandmother Elizabeth (Goodman) Turberfield. Shirley loved working in the dairy with her father and said that the outdoor work was much more enjoyable than sewing and cooking! Shirley wanted to become a vet but there was no money for girls to go off to school. She instead got work in various fields, traveling out to Regina and Vancouver for work. She came back to Yorkton and began working as a ward aid in the old Union Hospital in Yorkton. Here, she married Alfred Moar on April 14th, 1958 and had her three children: David, Ken, and Marie. She continued to work while raising her family, sometimes working a night shift then coming home to try and grab a few hours of sleep in between watching the kids and doing all her jobs at home. Fortunately, Fannie the dog was always on hand to help out when Marie got out of sight! After Alf and Shirley divorced, she re-connected with her childhood sweetheart, Bill Venton. She followed Bill to the Yukon and lived in Whitehorse with him and his children: Bonnie, Billy, Bobby-Jean, Dwayne and Debbie. Here, she helped Bill run a carwash business. When they decided to retire, they moved to Vernon, British Columbia. Many adventures were had especially when Bill and Shirley were off on the road, Shirley driving, and Bill trying to be her navigator. Shirley was so happy that she was able to spend 15 wonderful years with Bill. While there were many hardships, there was also lots of love and laughter. After Bill passed away, Shirley returned to Yorkton to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed so many family gatherings. Many visits and phone calls with her sister-in-law Mabel Michael, her cousin Elaine Clarke, and her son-in-law George’s family (especially Bertha and Theresa) gave Shirley a wonderful retirement. She was always active in her community, wherever she was. She was a member of the Elks Royal Purple Ladies for over 40 years, The Eagles in Vernon, BC and a member of the New Horizons Seniors group in Yorkton. She loved the Yorkton Terriers and was a season ticket holder for as long as she could drive herself to the games. She was an animal lover from the beginning, and that love lasted until the end. From being in 4-H as a young girl to watching her son-in-law George in the Chariot and Chuckwagon races around the local communities. Nothing provided her more peace than to enjoy a day at her daughter’s farm, watching the horses and spending time with her grand-puppy Ty. Shirley loved being with her family whether it was helping out on the Acreage or heading to Winnipeg to watch her grandsons play hockey. Shirley passed away on November 3rd, 2022 in the Yorkton Regional Health Centre with Marie by her side. Shirley leaves to mourn those who she was so proud of: her sons David (Bonnie) of Winnipeg and Ken (Mariea) of Esterhazy; her daughter Marie (George) Allary of Saltcoats; her grandsons Tyler (Natalie) and Chad (Kristin) Moar of Winnipeg; her great-grandsons Camden and Zavyer Moar; great-grandaughter Zenna Moar. Also many nieces and nephews who were always a delight to her. A special thanks to Karen Delong and Judith Donaldson who have looked after Shirley in their home for over a decade, giving her the security and independence that she craved. A funeral services was held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm from Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK., followed by fellowship and refreshment in the reception area. Interment took place at Yorkton Memorial Gardens in Yorkton, SK. Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Shirley, can be made to an animal rescue organization of one’s choice.

TROFIMENKOFF: John – The Trofimenkoff family is sad to announce the passing of their father and grandfather, John Trofimenkoff on November 3, 2022. John was born 7 miles southwest of Veregin, SK, in the village of Tamboka community on March 20, 1930. He was the second son born to John Peter and Anastasia (nee Cazakoff) Trofimenkoff, a brother to Micheal. He went to Visinia school until 1939. He then attended Veregin public school and high school, where he attained grade 11 and part of grade 12. During that time, John and Micheal enjoyed all kinds of sports including curling, hockey, and baseball. John helped on the farm for several years. He also worked for the C.P.R. in Winnipeg, MB, prior to his return to Saskatchewan to help on the farm. In 1957, he accepted a job with SaskPower in Yorkton, SK, as a meter reader. He met Judy Strelaeff of Fort Pelly, SK, while she was going to nursing school at the Yorkton Hospital. In 1960, John and Judy got engaged and in 1961 they were married. In 1963, John and Judy were blessed with their first child, Robert Brian, and in 1966 their second son, James Frederick. After 10 years, due to John’s job, they relocated to Melfort, SK. Melfort was just an 18 month stay as they were on the move again, this time to Balcarres, SK, where they spent the next 4 years. In 1978, they moved to Canora, SK, to be closer to John’s parents. In 1983, John purchased property at Good Spirit Lake. They moved Judy’s old homestead from Fort Pelly to the lake front property, where John and Judy enjoyed their time, and the family still enjoys the lake now. John and Judy continued to work. After 14 years, in 1992, John took early retirement. In 1997, Judy fell ill, and she battled cancer for the next 4 years. They celebrated their 40th anniversary before Judy passed away in 2001. John continued to live in Canora and was an active member of the Canora Doukhobor Society and the National Doukhobor Heritage Village. He also sang in the Russian Choir in 2004-2005 and was fortunate enough to be on 3 CD’s. He kept busy with neighbors, fishing, playing cards, and visiting relatives. One of his favourite pastimes was making regular visits to see Betty and Raymond at their restaurant. In January 2022, John’s health began to fail, and was hospitalized until he had stays at Theodore Health Centre and finally became a resident at the Canora Gateway Lodge, where he remained until he passed away, peacefully in his sleep, on November 3, 2022. He will be sadly missed by all. He was predeceased by his parents, John Peter and Anastasia Trofimenkoff; his wife, Judy Trofimenkoff; a sister, at birth, Nastia; and his brother, Micheal (Florence). He is survived by his two sons, Robert and James; and his grandchildren, Jacklene and Lukas, as well as many relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date – summer 2023. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the National Doukhobor Heritage Village, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of John Trofimenkoff. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

RURAK - Ronald James Rurak 1974 to 2021. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Rurak. Our beloved brother, son, husband and friend passed peacefully with his loving wife by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Ron Rurak was born on July 31, 1974 to Marion and Michael Rurak and grew up in Yorkton for the majority of his life which is where he met and married the love of his life Donna and they settled in the city of Yorkton. Ron spent the majority of his life learning and teaching his passion of karate and inspired many with his teachings. He also had another passion and that was fitness. Ron went back to school and became a personal fitness instructor where he helped so many achieve their goals of becoming healthy and happy with themselves. He also had a dream that came true and that was to be part of the CWE crew. He was able to become a referee and help with many duties that these performances entail and the crew soon became family. Also he loved to just spend a quiet evening at home with his wife and precious furbabies watching movies and wrestling pay per views, reading his comics and sending jokes to all his friends and family to keep everyone laughing. Ron leaves to mourn his passing and more importantly to celebrate his life, his beloved wife Donna, mother Marion Rurak, sister Angela (Kevin) Bigalky, nephew Andrew Dmyterko and countless family and friends. As an expression of sympathy those so wishing can make a charitable donation to the Cancer Foundation or to Telemiracle. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kopan’s Funeral Service, Yorkton.

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STUPAK: Olga Stupak, a resident of Yorkton and formerly of Homefield, SK, passed away peacefully at her family’s home in Saskatoon on November 4, 2022 with family by her side. Olga was born on August 8, 1928 at Transcona, Manitoba, a daughter of Mike and Mary (Misko) Solonenko. She was raised on the family farm and attended public school in Stornoway and her high school in Regina. She obtained her teaching certificate in Moose Jaw and taught for 9 years at Smokeside (Homefield area) and at Parkerview. On November 13, 1949 she was united in marriage to Bill Stupak at St. Mary’s church in Yorkton. The couple farmed and raised their four daughters in the Homefield area until 1981 when they moved to Yorkton. Olga gained employment with the Met Store where she worked for 10 years before retiring in 1991. After a marriage of 43 years her husband passed away in 1992. Olga continued to live in her home on Wellington Park Road until she moved to a senior’s complex, Allan Bay Manor, in 2012. She was a faithful member of the St. Mary’s church and a member of the U.C.W.L. Also, a member for many years at the New Horizon Senior Centre. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and sewing for many years. She had a love for cooking and baking, and her home-made bread was her specialty. She loved dancing and had a great appreciation for music, especially country gospels. She loved watching curling and baseball on tv and had great interest in current events and CNN. She enjoyed reading and card playing with her friends that she acquired over the years. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Olga was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1992 and infant daughter Diane in 1950, her father in 1969 and mother in 1990. Also, her infant brother Nicholas; her brother John in 2003, Steve in 2005, and Matt in 2022, brotherin-law Walter Shwaga; sisters-in-law Ann and Susan Solonenko and nephew Dennis Solonenko. She leaves to mourn and cherish her passing her four daughters Betty (Jim) Shand of Saskatoon, Linda (Larry) Fuss of Millet Alberta, Brenda (Maurice) Kowalchuk of Calgary, Gail (Les) Clothier of Calgary, her five granddaughters Chelsey (David) Goller, Mallory (Jake) Ross, Stacey (Derek) Black-Rempel of Calgary, Lindsay and Chantal Clothier of Calgary, also three grandsons Jason (Tracy) Stupak of Saskatoon, Shane (Erin) Dixon of Calgary and Rob (Cat) McIntyre of Regina. She also leaves 12 great grandchildren Justin, Kristin and Stephanie Stupak, Logan, Seth and Quinn Dixon, Georgia and Lukas Goller, Lilian and Anna Black-Rempel, Nolan Ross and Connor McIntyre. Additionally, her sister Emily (Peter) Pryszlak and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Tuesday, November 15th along with the rosary led by members of the UCWL. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Wednesday, November 16th, both at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Yevhen Zadorozhnyi as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the funeral choir. Rob McIntyre was the crossbearer and Brenda Kowalchuk was the epistle reader. Soloist was Sandi Solonenko and poem reader was Lindsay Clothier. Members of the UCWL held an honour guard. The interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jason Stupak, Shane Dixon, Jim Shand, Larry Fuss, Maurice Kowalchuk and Les Clothier serving as the casketbearers. The family would like to thank Bailey’s Funeral Home for their service and kind words. We take comfort knowing that mom is at peace and is reunited with dad and other loved ones. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com Memorials in memory of Olga may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society for Cancer Research.

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Shawn Ponte, the son of Janet and Ron Diduck of Wroxton, SK passed away while waiting for a kidney transplant on Friday, October 21 in Cranbrooke, BC at the age of 44. His final days were spent with family and friends by his bedside. As per Shawn’s request, a private Celebration of His Life will be held this coming summer.

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GAZDEWICH: Athen Gazdewich of Yorkton, beloved husband of Emily Gazdewich passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2022. Athen was born on September 16, 1940, to John and Annie (neé Romashenko) Gazdewich. He grew up on a farm seven miles south of Hyas, attending Moss Lake Elementary School. He then moved to Canora for high school, staying with his maternal grandparents (the Romashenkos). After graduating, Athen moved to Regina where he stayed with his sister, Jean, and her husband Michael Markewich. He worked at Sears and then at Sask Power, meeting Emily Bossey, whom he would marry on July 30, 1966. They moved to North Battleford where he obtained his diploma in Public Health Inspection. Crescentia was born on September 9, 1967 and five years later, the family moved to Esterhazy where they purchased their first home. In addition to his full-time health inspection work, Athen joined the Esterhazy Volunteer Fire Department. During this time, Curtis was born on June 27, 1973. Many great friendships were forged over five years in Esterhazy, and more followed when he and the family moved to Yorkton for his position as supervisor in Public Health. He would spend the next 45 years of his life in this town, but not without special interludes… Athen and Emily celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary in Hawaii. This started a mutual love for travel that included Jamaica, Ixtapa, Barcelona, the Mayan Riviera, Cuba, Las Vegas, and the Maritimes. They ventured even farther with more embracing tours of Europe and China and cruises to Alaska, Panama and New Zealand. Athen was a faithful parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a passion for gardening, cross-country skiing, and dancing to Ukrainian music. He also enjoyed watching his son and grandson play hockey. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Annie; brothers Eugene and Arthur Gazdewich, sister Jean Markewich, and in-laws Sam Dutchak, and Michael Markewich. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 56 years Emily, his daughter Crescentia Rozdeba, his son Curtis (Christine), his grandson Riley Rozdeba (Sasha Sobothniski), and sister Veronica Dutchak. Athen radiated the kind of warmth and curiosity that instantly endeared him to everyone. His contagious smile, his uplifting laugh, and his genuine caring for others inevitably made him everyone’s “favourite uncle” in no time. Maya Angelou said that “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Athen’s exceptional legacy was making everyone feel special and treasured, and it is this example of love that so any miss now and carry forward to honour him.

Prayers were held on November 11th, preceded by the rosary led by members of the Knights of Columbus. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Saturday, November 12th at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and the Funeral Choir. The crossbearer was Crescentia Rozdeba and the epistle reader was Laura Markewich. Members of the Knights of Columbus, Father Delaere Council held the honour guard. The interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Riley Rozdeba, Gilbert Combres, Lorne Stechyshyn, Randy Markewich, Leonard Markewich and Terry Chaikowsky serving as the casketbearers. Tributes were shared by Lorne Stechyshyn and Leonard Markewich. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com Memorials in memory of Athen may be made to St. Mary’s Church or Liturgy Offerings.

YELLE: On Saturday, November 5, 2022, our precious mother, Eleanor Helen Yelle, passed away peacefully with family at her side, at the age of 96 years. She was the last remaining survivor of her family’s generation. Eleanor’s greatest love and passion was her family, and we are grateful for the years of memories she has helped create with all of us. All six of her children were very proud to call her Mom. Eleanor will be deeply missed by her loving children, Jim (Judy), Ruth (Tom), Judi (Peter), Karen (Viktor) and Alan; twelve grandchildren, Kristin, Daina, Victoria, Leah, Jeff, Joe, Jillian, Jennifer, Morgan, Julie, Sarah and David and twenty-four great grandchildren. Eleanor is also survived by sistersin-law, Yvette, Frances and Ann; brother-inlaw, George; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Hector, her son David; her parents Howard and Mary Pankoski; brothers Elben, Morley, Clemens and Victor; sisters Jean (in infancy) and Eveline; sisters-in-law, Wilma and Natasha and brother-in-law Danny. Born on the family farm near Fenwood, Eleanor lived her entire life in Saskatchewan. After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton, Eleanor attended Normal School in Regina & attained a teaching degree. She taught Grades 1 – 12 in one-room schoolhouses in various rural locations. While teaching, Eleanor met her husband, Hector. They were married in 1951 and built their first home in Yorkton, where they started their family. Eleanor supported Hector and the growing family as he accepted transfers throughout the province. From Yorkton, the journey took them to Estevan, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, back to Yorkton, Regina and Estevan again, where Hector took an early retirement in 1990. Their move to Katepwa Lake provided a wonderful lifestyle and comfortable home base. Katepwa became the summertime destination for all of her loved ones over the years. Mom always welcomed visitors and was an evergracious hostess. She was forever cheerful, energetic & blessed with good health. Initially, retirement was also spent wintering in Corpus Christie, Texas, followed by other trips to Europe, South America, Alaska and to her favourite destination, Hawaii, where she celebrated her 91st birthday. Life was good! In 2016 Eleanor moved to Regina and was proud to be able to live independently. She continued to bake and cook, participated in exercise classes, sang in the choir, and attended many events and activities. She was a woman of many talents, always willing to lend a hand. Eleanor was an intelligent and well-read woman, always up to date on the latest local and world news, and health and wellness remedies. She was a history buff and avid gardener. Eleanor had a wonderful fashion sense. She loved to shop & her wardrobe was second to none, except maybe the Queen’s, whom she greatly admired – who was surprisingly born & passed in the same years.Eleanor was a devout Catholic who instilled in us all the importance of family, generosity, and being kind to those around us. Eleanor had many roles in life from wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, to daughter, sister, aunt and friend. What a remarkable life. Even though we will miss her, she will forever be in our hearts. Thank you, Mom … until we meet again. A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held in Summer 2023 and will be announced to family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider facilitating an act of kindness in Eleanor’s name. Family and friends are invited to view the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.

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“There’s a lot of work that’s involved with maintaining the Legion, both inside and out,” Tourangeau said. “A lot of time and physical labour is required.

“Over the winter months she’s been attending to make sure the furnace is working and she knows who to call when something goes amiss,” she said of Bodnaryk. She’s been looking after the rentals and clean-ups and even has been cutting the grass.

After the banquet of roast beef and ham, with salad, vegetables, cab bage rolls and mashed potatoes was served and enjoyed, cadet F/Cpl.

Remembrance Day ban quet.

“We need to remem ber them, the fallen soldiers and those who returned from war but were never the same,” Brunt said, adding that she pleads that the cadets serving the meal might never see such a war as had been experi enced.

The world is a scary place and people must remember the past and look to a future for a better way that includes being more positive, friendly and caring, she said, urging people to look across the table, say “let’s be friends and let’s take care of one another.

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Macy Martinuik made a toast to the fallen sol diers and explained the significance of “the missing man table” set immediately in front of the speaker’s podium.

It is a small table set for one, symboliz ing the isolation of the absent service mem ber, Martinuik said. It contains a white table cloth to symbolize the pure intentions of the service members who responded to the coun try’s call to arms.

It has a single rose in the vase symbolizing the blood that service members have shed in sacrifice and represents the family and friends who keep the faith while awaiting the return of the missing service members.

A red ribbon repre sents a love of country that inspired the service members to serve the country, she explained. A slice of lemon on the bread plate represents the bitter fate of the mis sing, salt sprinkled on the bread plate symbol izes the tears shed by waiting families, an inverted glass repre sents the fact that the missing and fallen can not partake, a lit candle symbolizes a light of hope that lives in hearts to illuminate the mis sing’s way home, and an empty chair represents the absence of the mis sing and fallen.

Tourangeau intro duced the head table guests: Rev. Stephen and Betty Ruten; Mayor Nancy and Russell Brunt; Margaret Ratushny, and Susan and Doug Bear, and then toasts were made to “the King” and to Kari Lindsay, the piper, who had led the head table guests to their seats.

She thanked the cooks, cadets and cadet parents for having pro vided the meal.

Calling the event “a wonderful gathering,” Mayor Nancy Brunt said that she is missing not seeing many faces of those who have passed away or moved since the last time the Legion had gathered for a

“In that way we may achieve peace for our children and grandchil dren,” Brunt said. “May they never have to go to war.”

“I’m pleased this evening that we can come together again and give thanks and honour those who’ve fought for our coun try and helped other countries when called upon,” Tourangeau said, explaining that she had seen firsthand the efforts of Canadian sol diers when she had gone to Amsterdam in 2014 and an elderly man had asked to shake her hand and say “thank you” with a tear in his eye.

She said that the man, probably in his 80s, had seen a tiny Canadian flag pin on her backpack and had made her real ize that Canadian sol diers had been in the Netherlands and “one way or another, we’re all related to someone that fought in the war.

“When I visited the Canadian graves in Bény-sur-Mer and Vimy, I was amazed that the graves were so well looked after,” she said, thanking the citizens for having looked after “our young men’s final rest ing place.”

“That tiny Canadian pin that I had placed on my bag might as well have been a 10 by 20 flag wrapped around me,” she said. “The flag has become the predomin ant and most recogniz able national symbol of Canada.”

Tourangeau made mention of her Uncle George who had been a Prisoner of War during the Second World War and had died on Nov. 5, 1943 in Hong Kong.

He never came home to his wife, his mother and father, sisters and brothers, but every year the family posts his photo and wonders which family member he resembles the most.

Thanking Legion members “who show up in full support of our Legion,” Tourangeau urged persons wishing to join the Legion, which is “an awesome group,” to contact Diane Smutt.

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There be history and lore in artist’s works

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Hope Sutton wanted to share stories of Ukraine folklore with her family.

“I went looking for Ukrainian folk tales to tell my grandchildren,” she explained.

And, she found some, but the stories of old aren’t exactly suitable for current times, noted Sutton.

“I found a lot of folklore was gory,” she said, adding that wasn’t something she wished to share with her grandchildren.

Sutton said the old stories often had elements which instilled fear in children as a way to protect them. For example, water sprites lived in lakes and would take unwary children in the water, so stay out of the lake, or evil witches lived in the forest so don’t go in there where you might get lost.

So, Sutton made a decision.

“I thought I’d make up my own (stories),” she said. “That’s where it started.”

Sutton said she didn’t want to abandon Ukrainian

folklore completely, but she did want to update it, and make it more palatable for today’s children.

So, like her own ancestors who immigrated from Ukraine to Canada, evolving in the process, so too would the tree spirits and water fey of Ukraine.

“I had them immigrate to Canada to allow them to change and morph,” said Sutton.

Sutton penned a short story, where Ukrainian sprites headed to Canada.

“They hid in Baba’s trunk and made the journey to come to live in Canada by a lake,” she explained.

Art of the fey in the story quickly followed.

“I’ve done art all my life,” she said, adding she took one class, but for the most part has been self taught.

The art was a different way to express the stories that were now percolating in her mind.

“I thought let’s go on a journey,” she said.

The art journey had Sutton with three pieces done, and on something of a whim she took them to the local art show hosted by the Godfrey Dean Gallery in

Yorkton in 2018. When that show was complete it was suggested she take the art downstairs to show Tonia Vermette with pARTners Gallery. So she did, and was quickly offered a show.

Three art pieces do not a show make however.

Suddenly Sutton was set with a task, and in she dove.

With COVID curbing most activities Sutton went to work.

There are now nine stories, which have a common thread running through them. With the stories came more art, enough to finally fill the small pARTners Gallery at the Yorkton Public Library. The show was hung Tuesday, and will hang there until Dec. 28.

Through the stories the Rusalk (water sprites), Domovyk (house spirits), and others evolve into kind er, friendlier creatures here in Canada.

Sutton said there are more stories to write, more art to follow. Where the journey ultimately takes her is yet to be determined, but for now when ideas comes to her as she works in the garden she happily follows them on that journey,

Hope Sutton uses Ukrainian lore as her inspiration.

The Preacher and I searched for a specific replacement van for months. His died earlier this year and he finds my car difficult to enter and exit. Not only that. Cars don’t make good carriers for walkers and wheelchairs. (Or extralarge rocks, rescued furniture and Christmas trees.)

But our preferred vehicle simply wasn’t to be found. Pandemiccaused shortages have impacted the used car market. “Good luck,” people said.

I don’t believe in luck. I do trust Divine guidance. “Lord,” we prayed. “You know what we need. And you know where to find it. Please

Some very kind friends gave us a special gift on our anniversary; she called it the “love plant” because of the shape of the leaves, which are decidedly heart-shaped. Even the exotic flowers bear a strong resem blance to hearts. Can you guess what the plant is? It is an anthurium, which belongs to the arum family. Gardeners, we know this family because of an anthurium cousin, the peace lily, spathy phyllum, the lovely plant that we know as a won derful plant for cleans ing the air. Anthuriums are those exotic and fas cinating plants where the flower is not really a flower. For example, the large base of the anthur ium “flower” is known as the spathe, and the pro truding part of that spathe

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show us.”

After contacting mul tiple sellers over a wide swathe of our prov ince, I stopped look ing. Possibilities were snapped up even before I responded.

I stopped looking. “Okay, Father. If you want us to buy a van, please keep us posted.”

One morning recent ly, something prompted me to check vehicle sales again. The first ad that popped up startled me. I ran it through my mental check list. Make and model? Check. Age? Check. Mileage? Check. Only one previous owner? Check. No pre vious accidents. Check. Cloth seats? Check. Stow ‘n go? Yes. A fit for

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our budget? Precisely.

The skiff of ice glaz ing the highway didn’t dampen my enthusi asm as the car rolled toward the sales site.

“I could have sold this vehicle twenty times over,” the dealer told us. “Someone even offered me more. But you responded first, and I’m a man of my word.”

I’m realistic enough

to realize that sales people often employ hyperbole, so I just smiled. “If you take care of it, you’ll have this for the rest of your lives,” he added. Time will tell, but at present, the cherry-red van is parked at our place.

Does Jesus care about the everyday deci sions, big or small, you and I make? He does.

Not everything works out as neatly as our prayer for a vehicle. I remember another time when, desperate for wheels, we purchased an unsatisfactory van, only to have the per fect one show up within weeks. We bought it too (!!!) but then had an added complication— finding a new home for the good car, in order to make room for the best car. The same thing hap pened with a piece of property I purchased— again, impatient, des perate and running ahead of God.

Have you ever noticed that we don’t make good decisions from a state of des peration? Yet even our

wrong turns teach us how vital it is to consult our patient and merci ful Heavenly Father. Nothing is too large or too small to bring to him in prayer.

In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus challenges us not to worry about the every day things of life, adding that God sees our needs and will provide. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 4:6, cautions, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.”

We are indeed grate ful. And once we figure out the fancy ignition key, we’ll be ready to ride.

is called the spadix. The spadix is the part of the plant that holds the “flowers”, even though they are not really that floral or that spectacu lar. (The poinsettia, too, has a flower that is not really a flower. The red “petals” of the poinsettia are actually leaves; the little yellow buds in the centre are actually the “flowers”.) Anthuriums can grow well indoors, and they don’t mind con ditions that have a little less light. That doesn’t mean no light— but they don’t mind indirect light. The plants enjoy mois ture with well-draining soil, but they don’t want their feet to be wet, so we should be careful that we don’t get too enthusi astic with watering to make the soil damp all the time. This could lead

to the roots beginning to rot. If the time comes to replant our anthuriums, we don’t have to make a drastic change in the pot size. One size larger is sufficient, and we just need to use a nice, light soil that will drain well. The plant should sit at the same level with the top of the soil as it did in its previous home. Make

sure that the root ball is not rising above the top of the soil like a pitch er’s mound! And neither should it be lower so that water collects there. A nice, even transfer is what we are looking for. I have read that it is not uncommon for anthur iums to wilt a bit after the shock of transplanting, but this will last only a

few days. Here’s an interest ing factoid: anthuriums are epiphytes, same as orchids. That means that they get their moisture from the air, and do not even have to be plant ed in soil. If we have an anthurium houseplant, that is why the plant needs good drainage, and why we should let it dry out between waterings.

We often associate anthuriums with tropical locations like Hawaii, but guess what, we can enjoy their beauty indoors, right here! They come in beautiful col ors: rich red, pinks that look like strawberries and cream, pinks mixed with lime-green, greens, whites, and even purple!

Guess what, the anthur ium colors speak to us in the language of flowers: pink stands for compas sion and motherly love; purple is for passion and spirituality; green is for growth and hope, red is for love.

Do give this plant a try for an exotic addition to your houseplants! It’s not only very beautiful, but easy-care as well!

The next meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is our AGM. After that, there will be no meetings until March 2023.

Thank you to our friends at YTW for their great work every week. Visit the hort society at www.yorktonhort.ca and have a nice week!

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Due to milder weath er this November, winter weight season is being postponed on all rel evant secondary high ways.

Typically, winter weights begin on Nov.16 each year and run through March 14.

Colder temper atures during the winter months help freeze and strengthen roads. As a result, more weight can be transported on prov incial highways without damaging the road.

Shippers using sec ondary weight highways benefit the most because this allows efficient movement from second ary to primary weight highways, according to the Ministry of Highways. This is a significant benefit to the trucking

community because it can result in fewer truck loads and cost savings, a press release states.

Municipal roads are the responsibility of rural municipalities, and each municipality sets their own weight limits.

Commercial truck ers and shippers are encouraged to check the status of roads regularly at: www.saskatchewan. ca/truckingweights.

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For technical and regulatory information, commercial carriers can contact the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inquiry Line weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-866-933-5290.

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But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.

Yorkton Hyundai raises money through sales for Kidsport

YORKTON – On Nov.

8th Yorkton Hyundai pre sented members of Yorkton KidSport with a cheque for $4500.00.

Yorkton Hyundai teamed up with Yorkton KidSport for the month of October and donated $100.00 for every car sold or ordered that month.

“Doug came to me about four weeks ago told me about the struggle they’re having raising money for KidSport with kids playing hockey – so I said I would step up and do something,” said Ron Kaban, Dealer Principal for Yorkton Hyundai.

Kaban had conducted a similar fundraising effort with the local Close Cuts for Cancer charity earlier in the year but said this was a “spur of

the moment thing.”

“It was a spur of the moment thing because Hyundai is so involved with the NHL and being a major sponsor of the NHL and I thought it would be a good fit for us to do,” said Kaban.

“It’s a good feeling because there’s a lot of kids who can’t play hockey – they don’t have the funds to pay or whatever the case may be,” said Kaban, adding, “and you know what, we need all these kids playing hockey.”

Kaban credited the success of the fundraising effort to his staff and cus tomers.

“I want to thank my staff—of course—who always go above and beyond and also the cus tomers – I mean the cus

tomers stepped up,” said Kaban, adding, “I was a little concerned because there’s a shortage of prod uct as we all know—but we lucked out—we got a bunch of units in and like I said, it was because of the customers and my staff doing such a great job.”

“We are extremely grateful to Ron Kaban and his staff at Yorkton Hyundai for their efforts to help raise this money for Yorkton KidSport. It is businesses like Yorkton Hyundai that Yorkton KidSport depends on to help us help kids,” said Yorkton Kidsport Chairman, Doug Jonnasen, in an e-mail to Yorkton This Week.

“Our motto is ‘So all kids can play’ and this

donation will definitely help a lot of kids with the funds they require to play the sport they love,” said Jonnasen, adding, “all of

these funds stay in Yorkton to help kids in Yorkton.”

Jonnasen said that if any business in the city

are interested in partner ing with Yorkton Kidsport to help raise money, they can contact him 306-6218576.

Pictured left to right are Doug Jonassen from Chairman of Yorkton KidSport, Kimberly Hamilton, General Sales Manager of Yorkton Hyundai and member of Yorkton KidSport, Ron Kaban, Dealer Principal of Yorkton Hyundai and Randy Atkinson, a member of Yorkton KidSport.