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Whitespruce gives training to low-risk inmates By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
WHITESPRUCE Provincial Training Centre has officially opened, giving low-risk offenders the opportunity to get education in preparation for the end of their sentence. Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell officially opened the facility, which is located at the former Orcadia Youth Centre.
The Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre has officially opened. Formerly the Orcadia Youth Centre, the facility can now house up to 39 male offenders in a minimum security environment. Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell says that the facility is an example of a focus on rehabilitation and education for the province’s inmates. “We will always have to look after people who are incarcerated, so while they are incarcerated lets do something so they don’t come back into our system. The difference is that we are now using evidence and outcomes for what we are doing within our correctional facilities, because we don’t want them to come back.” The main programs on offer at Whitespruce at the moment are a 12 week Saskatchewan Polytechnic food services certificate program, a 12 week Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology Construction Worker Preparation Program and a community work crew where offenders provide community service in the area. The two programs were selected as two areas with high demand for workers. “Let’s really give them an opportunity where there are lots of jobs out there, where these inmates can access.” The facility is for men with a low risk to reoffend, and staff is trained to help in areas such as addictions and education in order to lower the risk factors and help inmates prepare to transition back to society. “It is very much an environment where people at a low risk to reoffend can come back here, be secure, be safe and be comfortable, and they’ll go out the next day. It’s conducive to what we want to have happen, which is that they go out in the world and become taxpayers,” Tell says. The reason for the switch to an adult facility is a steady, consistent decline in youth incarceration in the province, which has lead to an overcapacity in young offender focused facilities. Tell says this is part of an overall amalgamation and readjustment of youth facilities, because many of them were operating at under fifty per cent capacity. “We do have some vacant facilities, and hopefully we’ll have more, because that’s a good thing when we don’t have people in our institutions and they’re better served in our communities.”
Two Yorkton businesses up for ABEX awards By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The ABEX Awards recognize the best in Saskatchewan business, and this year two Yorkton businesses have been nominated. TA Foods and NL Construction are nominated for a combined total of four awards. TA Foods is up for three awards, Innovation, Growth and Expansion and Export.
Co-owner Mike Popowich says that the three awards are connected. The innovation has been in work to make flax oil more versatile, raising the smoke point and allowing it to be used in more cooking and frying applications. This has opened up more export markets for the product, allowing the company to export more and expand substantially. It has gone from seven employees to 22 in the past two
years. “There’s nobody else that really does this stuff with flax right now, we’re one of two companies listed on the Flax Council of Canada’s website.” It will also be a chance to learn a bit more about what TA Foods does, because the majority of their business is in exports so people might be unfamiliar with their product. “People always kind
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team none of this happens. Front office we take care of customers and take care of their needs, but the guys in the back are doing the service as well, and completing the project.” NL won the Growth and Expansion award in 2014, and Nehring says that the expansion is also part of what made the nomination possible this year, as the larger business can serve more clients and meet their
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COMMUNITY BARBECUE – The SIGN Community Barbecue is about thanking the community for their support over the years, with free food and free entertainment, including a barbecue with the Yorkton Business Improvement District and demonstrations from the Yorkton Martial Arts Training Centre. SIGN runs 22 programs through the community for people of all ages, going from daycare and after school programs for kids to mobility programs for seniors.
Obstacle Course Race comes to Saskatchewan
The Regina region will host its first obstacle course race – Mudd, Sweat & Tears Regina on October 3, 2015. The course will be located at Beaver Creek Ranch in Lumsden, located 31 km northwest of the city of Regina. “Regina residents know how to dig in and persevere in challenges, so hosting an obstacle course race feels like a natural fit in the area,” said Michael Fougere, Mayor of Regina. “We are well-known for our high quality of life, and our residents are always thrilled to see new and different activities and forms of entertainment to help bolster that.” John Reed, President and Founder of Mudd, Sweat & Tears said, “we’re very pleased to be coming to Regina! The people are amaz-
ing and the terrain at Beaver Creek Ranch will make for a fun and challenging course, with good elevation, variety and lots of twists and turns.... not to mention mud!” Mudd, Sweat & Tears Regina offers both a 5km and 10km obstacle mud run to choose from. The course has a variety of challenges to navigate while running in the beautiful terrain of Lumsden. To help prepare for the challenge, many gyms in Regina are offering a program to train for the run. John Lee, President & CEO of Tourism Regina said, “New events provide an opportunity to showcase the region to a different audience that might not have been exposed to us in the past. We’re incredibly excited to have Mudd,
Sweat & Tears here.” Founded by Adventure Architects, a professional sports marketing and event management company, the race is a one day spectator friendly event, that challenges runners with a number of obstacles including: ropes, climbing walls, steep ascents, ice baths and mud. The goal of the race is to finish. Tourism Regina and the Regina Hotel Association have partnered together to position Regina as a premier destination for events of all kinds. The partnership has been instrumental in bidding on and securing major events for the city including the Juno Awards, BMO Skate Canada Challenge, Canadian Gymnastics Championships, Canoe/
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Breitkreuz ends 22 year career as MP
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
No matter what happens in the upcoming federal election, YorktonMelville is sending a new Member of Parliament to Ottawa. Long-time MP Garry Breitkreuz has retired after 22 years in office, and has celebrated the end of his time representing this constituency. It was an evening “full of emotions,” Breitkreuz says, as he looked back on a political career that went through two decades and three party banners. “To be honoured by all of the people who came from so far away to be here, it’s humbling to be recognized like this.” Breitkreuz is best known for his opposition to the long gun registry, which was reflected in the speeches of the different friends, colleagues and family members who took to the stage to speak about his years in office. He is happy to be known
as the “gun guy,” as he considers the eventual dismantling of the long gun registry to be his greatest achievement. “It was a seventeen year battle. I was told many times to just give it up, you’ll never be able to repeal government legislation, it’ll never happen. Finally three years ago it did happen, and it’s all because of the great people I’ve been working with... It was payday.” As it is the first time in two decades that he is not at the center of a campaign, Breitkreuz admits that he’s a bit uncomfortable on the sidelines. “Even now I’m watching things on television and I’m a little upset when things aren’t told the way they really are.” The keynote speaker was Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House and MP for ReginaQu’appelle. Breitkreuz says it’s an honour to have the youngest Speaker of the House in history to speak at his
retirement, and says that they’ve been connected for years. “We have the distinction of being the only two MPs who are sitting who have defeated the same MP, Lorne Nystrom... We’re very close, I worked on his campaign, and he got a position higher than mine in the house as speaker so I have to show respect in that regard, but we are very close.” The next Conservative candidate for the riding is Cathay Wagantall. Breitkreuz is impressed with her as a candidate and believes she was the right choice for the party. “She is going to be an excellent candidate. She’s got the life experience, she’s mature, she has a family, she understands the issues, she’s been involved in politics for quite some time and she’s a very hard worker. In Edmonton when she was supporting their candidate she baked a thousand pies, that’s the kind of person she is.”
GARY BREITKREUZ addresses the crowd at his retirement celebration. The YorktonMelville MP is retiring after 22 years.
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Saskatchewan Express, one of Canada’s outstanding touring musical revues, is auditioning male and female vocalists for the 35th Anniversary Winter Cast. Saskatchewan Express is a non-equity musical revue company that was founded in 1980 and has toured across Canada and in the United States. Alumni have appeared on Broadway, in theatres around the world, on cruise ships, as well as on television and in film. The company is located in Regina, Saskatchewan and the Winter Cast is involved in the annual December production, a School Tour and community shows in the province. Performers are offered a contract from late September 2015 to March 2016. Performers interested in auditioning can send a video audition to daylene@ saskatchewanexpress.com or post a video to www.youtube.com. We would appreciate receiving your audition by September 5. For further information check the web-site www.saskatchewanexpress.com or contact daylene@saskatchewanexpress.com.
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Core infrastructure funding is key issue Infrastructure. It is quickly becoming the buzzword in the federal election campaign. With good reason. For decades, Canada’s infrastructure deficit has been growing. Over its time in government, the Conservative Party has promised large infrastructure spending programs, but has had a more difficult time actually getting the money out the door. This is partially a procedural problem. With short, northern construction seasons, lengthy and complicated application processes tend to scuttle even shovel-ready projects. Add to that political considerations—where the parties’ votes are coming from, pressure to appear fiscally responsible etc.—and you have a recipe for crumbling roads and bridges. The Liberal Party has recently unveiled a plan to spend nearly twice what the Conservatives have promised. It is unclear how the Liberal process would work, but again it seems it would involve some kind of application process and looks like it favours grandiose big city projects. It is not just a big city problem, however. For years now, Yorkton, for example, has needed to overhaul Broadway Street both on the surface and underground. Without federal and provincial transfers, however, it is impossible for City Council to entertain. Meanwhile, infrastructure projects must be undertaken every year. Since the only recourse municipalities have to generate revenue is property taxes, the burden has been increasingly shifting to property owners—to the tune of around six per cent a year in Yorkton—which is both unsustainable and unfair. One of the best things the Conservatives did in office is implement the Gas Tax Fund, which provides predictable and sustainable revenue to municipalities. Similarly, the Saskatchewan government gives municipalities a share of the provincial sales tax. It is not enough. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has long advocated for this kind of core federal-municipal funding on a per capita basis. In FCM’s 2015 Federal Election Platform: Strengthening Canada’s Hometowns, the federation calls for an increase of $1.5 billion in dedicated funding through a predictable mechanism like the Gas Tax Fund and some other common sense proposals that reflect municipalities’ ownership share in public infrastructure. The NDP has promised to give municipalities another one cent of the gas tax ($422 million) on top of a $1.5 billion increase in core funding. That is not an endorsement of the NDP by this newspaper, but it is an approach that works because while the federal and provincial governments have the authority to levy income and consumption taxes, it is cities and towns that know best how infrastructure dollars should be spent. Voters can help their hometowns by making this an election priority with their local candidates.
Wait times continue to drag health care outcomes down According to the Green Party of Canada, polls show that eight in ten Canadians want mandatory labeling of GM foods and food ingredients. Last week, Premier Brad Wall asked federal parties to state their positions on GMOs. The Regina-Wascana Green Party Association reports that the Green Party, at a minimum, will mandate that GM foods carry a label to inform consumers. Frances Simonson, the Green Party candidate for Regina-Wascana, finds the public often misunderstands the debate over GMOs. “People are not always opposed to GMO technology because they think it’s unsafe or because they don’t know anything about agriculture – some consumers are morally opposed to the manipulation of the genetic materials of life. Others oppose genetically modified foods because they are part of an agricultural system that relies on pesticides and herbicides.”
The Green Party of Canada supports an agricultural model based on the family farm. They support the use of sound conservation practices, and the protection of publically funded agricultural research, which has suffered significant cuts under the Conservative government. In addition, the Green Party strongly favours the promotion of organic agriculture as an important part of sustainable development. “Producers benefit under organic management because the added value in organic produce is returned to the farm. This is in contrast to conventional agriculture where much of the added value is returned to the companies that provide fertilizers and pesticides. Producers who practice conventional agriculture are always under pressure to expand or secure off-farm income in order to make a living at current prices,” continued Simonson. Frances works part time as an independent organic farm inspector.
The confusing world of election boundaries One of the things that Yorkton never really has to worry about is figuring out what riding we are in. In both provincial and federal politics, Yorkton is an anchor point, right in name of the riding itself. If you live in Yorkton, you vote in the one that says Yorkton, there’s no mystery involved. In a way, the people who live here don’t appreciate how easy they’ve got it. Take a look at the edge of this very riding in the upcoming federal election and you begin to see how complicated it can get. In particular, one needs to look at the area where I’m originally from, which is Watson, which is currently barely within the Yorkton-Melville riding. This is the first time it has been on the western edge of this particular riding, previously being a part of Saskatoon-Humboldt for several years. Now that the boundaries were redrawn to allow for some urban-only ridings in Saskatoon and Regina, that area is now one where all of the borders collide. Watson is with us, in Yorkton-Melville. Englefeld, a mere eight kilometers away, and formerly within the same riding, is not with us, instead being part of the Carleton Trail-Eagle Creek riding. Yet, my brother’s farm, positioned squarely between the two towns, isn’t in the same riding as either of them, instead barely being part
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger of the north edge of Moose Jaw-Lake CentreLanigan. The result is a challenge for voters, who can quickly get confused about who their options are, as well as candidates, since you’re never completely sure who can actually vote for you. Provincially, the need to balance out with the small towns is evident much closer to home, as in the next election Canora-Pelly’s boundary moves further west, and will now wrap around Yorkton itself, absorbing rural voters to both the west and south. The challenge of drawing the electoral map becomes evident when you’re hitting the edge of any particular riding, because the purpose of the sometimes strange boundaries is to have the population as equal as you possibly can. You start with
the major population centers and go out from there. Small towns are clearly being used to balance out the population of each riding. The towns of Watson, Leroy and Englefeld, for example, don’t have a substantial population, which makes them great places to put a border – if you find one riding running a bit low in any given election, you can change the border around one of those towns to rebalance it. This has been the case provincially especially, where there are more ridings to consider, rural voters tend to be the ones most affected by any change in the boundaries just because they are an easy way to balance out the population overall, sometimes down to the house. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, boundaries have to shift as population changes, but it is something that we have to be aware of when it comes to voter engagement. It can be a challenge to actually know who represents you, and in many cases, the person who represents you isn’t going to be the most useful person for your specific needs – if none of the nearby population centres are actually in your riding, the MP or MLA you’re going to find most useful isn’t going to be the one you vote for, because they’re not the one that represents the actual services you use, all because of a quirk in the way the borders run.
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What do Confucius, Albert Einstein and Leonardo Di Vinci have in common? Well, not much professionally, but they were all vegetarians. Einstein once claimed that “Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” With recent record meat prices, some might wonder if, all ethics aside, he had a point. On the supply side, consumers now have greater access to vegetarian and vegan options than ever before. Recently, the world’s first vegetarian drive-thru opened in California, and some airlines now offer seven different varieties of vegetarian options for longer flights, including raw and lacto-ovo meals. Similar changes have been made in the hospitality and tourism industries. Despite these advances, however, it remains unclear if more consumers have opted to go completely meat-free, or have adopted a more ‘vegetarian-inclined’ diet. What is also currently unknown is whether increasing meat prices have pushed consumers away from animal protein products. 4 to 5% or population Indeed, most reports suggest that the number of vegetarian consumers
in the Western world has not significantly increased over time. In most surveys recently published, vegetarians only comprise 4 to 5 per cent of the population. That number increases slightly if consumers who are inclined to occasionally go meatless are added to the mix. Consumers who do become vegetarians or vegans do so for an array of reasons. However, the economics of vegetarianism have attracted little attention in recent years; but, in the light of recent protein price hikes, they should. Economists, however, do agree on a few facets of meat production. First, many studies suggest that it costs significantly more to produce energy and protein from animal-based sources than from some plant-based sources. While some might dispute this claim, there is little or no doubt among most economists of this cost, which is the prime factor driving research in bio-meat engineering. Second, a significant shift in dietary preferences towards plant-based consumption would result in lower commodity prices, including corn. As a result, the economic implications of a rapid adoption of a plantbased diet for our agricultural economy would be significant. However, the reality is that, according to many studies of consumer behavior, customers still place a
higher value on buying and eating meat than on any other food group. Canada’s relationship with animal proteins has deep cultural roots, particularly during holidays and summertime. Additionally, meat prices are unlikely to decrease anytime soon, since pressure is mounting on farmgate as many emerging markets are consuming more meat products. With a weaker Canadian currency and a shift in U.S.based protectionist measures, Americans will likely increase their purchases of Canadian meat, forcing retailers to pay more to keep domestically produced products within our borders. It gets even trickier on the retail side of things as grocers know that playing around with meat prices can be perilous, at best. Eating meat could decrease if prices continue to rise The rise of beef and pork prices may one day discourage consumers from purchasing their favorite chops or steaks, but likely not for the foreseeable future. However, the most significant and immanent threat to the meat industry are not higher prices, but food fraud. Major incidences like the European horse-meat case, sausage mislabelling investigations and many other occurrences have been troubling to consumers, to say the
least. Given our general commitment to protein, the economic case for meat consumption remains strong for consumers, as long as they know what they are buying and eating. As more fraud cases are reported, consumers may start to think twice before spending 25 per cent to 30 per cent more on meat. Consumer confidence is strong, but may quickly erode. The meat industry ignores this possibility at their peril. Eating meat is a consumer choice that Canadians have made for generations. Our culinary traditions have given animal protein pride of place, and have served our communities well. However, as meat prices increase, many Canadians might wonder if they can still afford to treat themselves to a delicious steak or roast beef. So far, Canadians seem to remain committed. However, if they realize that their favorite steak actually came from a troubling source, or was improperly processed, the industry shouldn’t expect consumers to continue making the traditional choice. They may end up finding the growing alternatives to be more appetizing and affordable. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor at the Food Institute at the University of Guelph. He is currently on leave at the University of Innsbruck in Austria.
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There is an old saying in politics “policy is set by those who show up”. Not always those with the best and brightest ideas and not even always a majority. The first and most important step on the road to being an influencer is to show up. Canadians will elect a new House of Commons on October 19th. Three hundred and thirty eight individuals will take their place in the House of Commons, supported by an army of volunteers and elected by those who show up to vote. The next federal government will have a lot to say about what happens on your farm. Farm organizations will work to nudge Ministers in the right direction after the election is over but right now, during the campaign, is the most effective time to influence future agricultural policy. And individual farmers are most effective at wielding that influence. How does an individual make a difference? By getting involved – by showing up. For example, every riding is almost certainly going to have all-candidates meetings (if your riding does not have some scheduled, organize one). Don’t just attend these sessions but go prepared to fight for the future of agriculture. Don’t assume that your candidates understand the importance of agriculture to your community and the Canadian economy, even if you are in a rural riding. Nor can you assume that each of the candidates understands the key issues facing agriculture today. Direct involvement by farmers across the country will help ensure this understanding. This applies to both your local
candidates and, through them, the national campaigns. What are some of the policies that matter to agriculture? I would like to suggest three key areas of focus – trade, technology and science based regulations. First to trade. Do the people who want to be your Member of Parliament understand how much your farm depends on international markets? Sustainable profitability for Canadian grains, oilseed and special crops farmers depends on reliable access to markets around the world. You deserve to know what your future Member of Parliament will do to keep markets open as well as develop new opportunities for Canadian farmers. Future profitability also depends on research and innovation. What are your Candidates saying about creating an environment where Canada is the first choice for investment in research and development? Do Candidates have ideas on how to encourage broad research partnerships between producers, governments and private companies? The answers to these questions could determine if Canada is a leader in innovation or if we fall behind and yield the field to our competitors. Support for science based regulations goes hand-in-hand with support for innovation and assuring access to markets. Modern Canadian agriculture depends on clear and predictable science based regulations for the crop input tools you use, from seed to fertilizer and other crop inputs. The alternative to science-based regulations are those based on popular opinion or the latest fad on the internet. Politicians face pressure from many who don’t appre-
ciate the science behind today’s sustainable agricultural practices. We see this manifested in regional regulations that override the science-based decisions of Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency and limit farmers’ access to up-to-date crop inputs. So ask all of your Candidates if they will support science-based decisions. Ask Candidates if they will work to have science-based rules for agriculture built into every trade agreement in order to preserve our market access. What happens if the next Government of Canada affirms the science-based approach? Those who invest in research and development will see Canada as a safe place to conduct research. They will look to invest here rather than in our competitors back yards, giving Canadian farmers an innovation advantage. Canada’s strong science-based regulatory environment also gives us a strong planform to negotiate international agreements that limits importing countries ability to use their own regulations as a tool to block trade. Farmers win on all counts. These are just three key policy areas that are important for the future of agriculture. There are likely more issues that could be explored. The most important thing is to push candidates to support agriculture. Now is the time to get involved. If farmers don’t speak it will be others, who may not understand our industry, who will influence those who will be going to Ottawa on our behalf. Your voice matters – let it be heard. - Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada
To the Editor: As summer winds down, we can count on at least two topics to attract an increasing share of Canadians’ attention: their children - yes, the new school year is just about upon us - and the federal election to be held on October 19th. These two subjects converge in the parties’ campaign promises related to childcare delivery and financial support for families. The Conservatives rolled out their amended Universal Childcare Benefit in July. It features an increase from $100 per month to $160 per month for children six and under, a new $60 per month credit for children aged seven to 18, and a $1,000 increase in the maximum allowable tax deduction for childcare expenses. Last May, the Liberals proposed a new Canada Child Benefit that would start at $6,400 per child under age six and at $5,400 per child aged six to 17, tax-free. This benefit would phase out as family income rises. In October of last year, the NDP fired one of the first shots of the “pre-campaign” by announcing its plan to fund 370,000 new childcare spaces across the country all while ensuring that parents do not pay more than $15 per day for a childcare space. As the rhetoric intensifies and the debate deepens during the election campaign in the coming weeks, facts and perspective are at risk of taking a back seat to hyperbole and incomplete information. There are several points voters may wish to bear in mind as they contemplate the proposals before them. There may be localized, or perhaps even widespread, shortages of quality childcare spaces across Canada. However, quality data on the size and nature of the problem are in short supply. The agency that is best equipped to generate comprehensive evidence of childcare shortages, Statistics Canada, has not addressed the question since the 1980s. We should understand - and measure - the problem before we dive into expensive fixes. Heavy subsidization of childcare services reduces the direct out-of-pocket daily cost to parents, but subsidies ultimately have to be paid for out of tax revenue. Paying $10 in fees plus $10 in taxes takes the same bite out of the family budget as $15 in fees and $5 in taxes. Childcare and family support proposals are measured in the billions of dollars. Universal programs that subsidize the childcare expenses of affluent Canadians are unwise additions to already stressed government budgets. An important benefit of having a federated state is that it allows for diversity and experimentation across its constituent parts. There is much we still do not know about the most efficient and effective ways for government to support the provision of childcare services. Furthermore, the voters of Newfoundland and Labrador, for example, simply may not desire the same approach as the voters of Ontario do. Let the provinces chart their own courses and learn from each others successes and mistakes. If voters in any one province think that the government in another province has got it right, there is nothing to prevent that approach from being adopted. There is no need for a federally-imposed one-size-fits-all solution. There are sound arguments for government support in some aspects of childcare provision. If done well, significant benefits may accrue; if neglected, opportunities will be lost. If done poorly, there is the all too real possibility of grandiose childcare schemes ultimately manifesting the worst aspects of our health care system: costly, inflexible and confrontational. Ian Munro is an independent economic and policy consultant based in Halifax. He is author of Checking the Math, published by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (www.AIMS.ca).
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Flexibility is an integral part of today’s lifestyle. Flexible work schedules, flexible child care options, flexible borrowing and investment options…. All give people the freedom to make personal choices that work best for them and reflect their individual needs. Doesn’t it make sense that your home is flexible too? Designed with your needs and preferences in mind, not only for today but also for the future? A comfortable home that can accommodate changes and new priorities in your life? That’s the basic idea behind FlexHousing™, an approach that was developed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and is used by a growing number of professional new home builders. FlexHousing™ has tremendous benefits for homeowners and is easy to build into any brand new home. Pre-planning at the design stage means less renovation and potentially expensive changes down the road. In fact, it may make it possible for you to stay in your home even if circumstances in your life change significantly. And the commonsense approach to design and construction means that FlexHousing™ is convenient, safe and comfortable to live in for all members of the family.
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P3 model saves government more than $30 million on construction costs of new schools
By using a public-private partnership (P3) model to build 18 new elementary schools on nine joint-use sites, the provincial government is saving taxpayers $34.5 million on the construction costs of the project, the largest of its kind in Saskatchewan’s history. The new schools will include 810 new child care spaces as well as new community space. In September 2017, thousands of Saskatchewan elementary students will be learning in these new schools being constructed on nine jointuse sites in Martensville, Regina, Saskatoon and Warman. These publicly
owned schools are being built to accommodate the unprecedented growth taking place in these communities. “These schools will stay in better condition, be finished faster, and cost millions less than if the government did this project without a public-private partnership,” SaskBuilds Minister Gordon Wyant said. “I know that students, parents and teachers will benefit from these schools for many years to come,” Education Minister Don Morgan said. “Not only does this investment provide for 18 new state-ofthe-art schools, it also ensures that these facili-
ties are maintained in a like-new condition for the next 30 years.” In total, the government will invest $635 million in today’s dollars over the life of the contract, which includes: •Construction-related costs; •Cost of maintenance over 30 years; and •Cost of rehabilitation to keep the schools in likenew condition. Using a traditional approach to build and maintain the schools would have cost $735 million in today’s dollars. By using a P3 the government will save $100 million including construction, financing, and
long-term maintenance to ensure the schools will be maintained in like-new condition over three decades. That is a savings of 13 per cent as determined by SaskBuilds’ independent financial experts. Joint-Use Mutual Partnership was competitively selected to deliver the schools. The consortium that operates as one team includes: Concert Infrastructure Ltd., Bird Capital Limited Partnerships, Bird DesignBuild Construction Inc., GEC Architecture, along with Wright Construction Western Inc., Kindrachuck Agrey Architecture, and Johnson Controls Canada LP, which all have offices
in Saskatchewan. “Concert is excited to be working with the government of Saskatchewan to deliver these criticallyneeded schools to their growing communities,” Concert Infrastructure Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO David Podmore said. “Each and every one of our staff, as well as the 200,000 Canadians represented by the union and employer pension plans who own our company, are extremely proud to be bringing the largest school construction project in Saskatchewan to life. In the process we are continuing Concert’s legacy as a community builder and long term partner.”
The contract’s financial details will be disclosed in a value for money assessment report that will be released along with the project documents at the earliest opportunity in keeping with Canadian best practice. Construction on the publicly owned and operated schools will be complete before September 2017. SaskBuilds led an open, transparent, and fair procurement process that was monitored by an external Fairness Advisor. For copies of the Fairness Advisor’s reports and more information on SaskBuilds, visit www. saskbuilds.ca.
FCAA investor alert: companies targeting Saskatchewan residents The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan investors about unregistered binary option companies soliciting investments through cold-calls and email. Recently the FCAA has become aware of several instances where companies seeking investors for binary option online trading have been involved in investments resulting in substantial losses. Binary options are essentially “bets” on whether the price of a stock or commodity will increase or decrease over a fixed (often very short) period of time. Binary options
are sometimes referred to as “all or nothing” options. They are generally unregulated, traded on the internet and prone to fraud. Companies and individuals promoting binary options in Canada are required to register with the securities regulator in each province or territory where they do business. None of the companies that have been contacting residents of Saskatchewan in this matter are registered in Saskatchewan. Although the majority of the suspect companies identified claim to be based in England, Singapore and Hong Kong, investigation has
shown they are actually operating from elsewhere. Cold-calls from offshore companies seeking investors are a very common red flag for investment scams and fraud. Saskatchewan investors should be aware that investing with these companies can be extremely risky. It can be nearly impossible for investors to recover their money and alleged profits once the funds have moved offshore. Though the initial investment nearly always shows a huge gain, funds often suddenly disappear once the investor tries to access them. The FCAA encourages
all investors to check the registration status of any person or company selling investments by using the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Registration Search database at www. aretheyregistered.ca. If you have concerns that an unregistered company or individual is contacting you about an investment contact the FCAA’s Securities Division, Enforcement Branch at 306-787-5936. The FCAA is the regulatory agency responsible for administering Saskatchewan’s securities laws, and is a member of the CSA, the coun-
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Staff photo by Michaela Miller OFF ROAD FUN – Al Benesocky’s Filthy Redneck Country Club Inc. Off Road Mud Park near Waldren ditched the norm for Saskatchewan mudding events. Adapted from Florida, Benesocky put the idea in motion that everyone should have the fun opportunity to go mudding, not just to register and watch it. Registered members were able to test their mega trucks and side by sides to the limit in a time trial track while others were able to bring their own vehicles and drive around in the open mudding area down from the track. A smaller mud park was set up for young kids to drive around in and get into the sport. In addition, free camping, BBQ, a bounce house and a large bonfire were enjoyed by guests.
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Yorkton Plumbing & Heating Our story, our goals & future aspirations.... Yorkton Plumbing & Heating was founded eight years ago by Justin Yawney, a born and raised Yorktonian and plumber by trade. Yawney has since grown YPH from a one-man operation out of an 800 square foot rental unit, into a team of 58 employees operating out a new, state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot shop and showroom! This new facility has 16 offices, a boardroom, stunning mezzanine and cuttingedge equipment. The new facility allows the YPH team to comfortably tackle any kind of plumbing and heating job, and displays a wide selection of top-brand fixtures and products for the customer. The company’s number, accolades and vision have grown over the years. In 2011, Yawney won Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce ABEX Awards, followed by a win for the same category in 2012 at the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Success Awards. Most recently, in 2014, Yorkton Plumbing & Heating took home two prestigious Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
ABEX Awards for Customer Service and Business of the Year! Excellence in customer satisfaction is a shared value amongst every member of the Yorkton Plumbing & Heating team. Throughout their vast expansion, Yorkton Plumbing & Heating has continued to provide the same friendly, competent, and professional service its customers have grown to know and appreciate. The company is committed to provid-
ing exceptional customer service. No job is too big or too small; whether it is a leaky home water heater or supplying the plumbing and heating systems for a large commercial build, Yorkton Plumbing & Heating is ready for the task. YPH is the only business of its kind to provide 24-hour availability to Yorkton and the surrounding rural areas. The company has an exceptionally high rate of referrals and return-
ing customers in both urban and rural segments. On-site staff are trained to handle challenges for residential, commercial and industrial jobs, and are supported by a talented team of managers and office staff. There is a shared attitude of company pride amongst the Yorkton Plumbing & Heating tea. Yawney is committed to growing his company from within. New employees are properly trained with supportive
on-the-job training and paid schooling to ensure they are always ready and able to serve customers. YPH has received certification of recognition (COR) from the S a s k a t c h e w a n Construction Safety Association and has ISNetworld certification, which is one of the most diligent safety programs in the industry. Team members throughout the company are required to maintain certification within their area of
expertise to ensure safety and success over work-site challenges. Yawney is proud to employ highly educated, experienced, and dedicated staff in disciplines including plumbing, refrigeration, heating and sheet metal to serve its customers needs. We value you, our customers, and would like to invite you to share in the excitement of the Grand Opening of our new YPH shop and showroom! - Submitted
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A Message from the President, Justin Yawney Dear Customers, Since the conception of my company, Yorkton Plumbing & Heating, I have prided myself on providing outstanding customer service. Throughout the steady growth and development of my company over the last eight years, I have endeavored to maintain customer service a top priority and company value. It seems not long ago, that I was the only representative of my belief of hard work and determination. Today, 58 employees have joined me in this journey! I am proud to say the YPH team is a group of highly dedicated, professionally educated, hardworking individuals who function as a well-orchestrated team to provide Yorkton and its surrounding areas with exceptional plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and sheet metal services. I ensure all YPH team members are provided with the opportunity and support to attain the highest level of education and certiďŹ cation within their trade; this, in turn, guarantees that the YPH customer will receive up-to-date knowledge and best practices implemented into each and every project we undertake.
Congratulations on your new building!
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School zone safety the focus for September Motorists reminded to slow down and exercise caution
Look out for children in school zones as if they were your own. That’s the advice of former school bus driver Andy Schwindt, a current manager of Warner Transportation, the busing contractor for the Regina Public School Board. Schwindt knows firsthand the potential dangers of school zones: motorists speeding, disregarding cross walks, driving unsafely around buses, or simply exercising a lack of attention behind the wheel. “I’ve seen it all too often where an impatient driver endangers a child’s life by failing to stop at a school zone cross walk with flashing red lights or fails to use caution by dangerously manoeuvring around a slowing or stopping school bus,” said Schwindt. “There is the potential for something bad to happen every day because of the way motorists are driving through school zones and aren’t watching or paying attention.” Throughout the month of September, police will be watching for traffic violations in and around school zones, including drivers speed-
ing or failing to respect signage, yield for pedestrians, or obey crossing guards or school bus cross arms and flashing lights. “We all play a role in keeping our children safe and school zones require your full attention,” said Schwindt. “Drivers need to understand where they are, and ultimately, what could happen when travelling through school zones.” In 2014*, there were 40 collisions in school zones in the province, resulting in 15 injuries. Motorists are reminded of the following tips to ensure children are protected from harm as they go to and from school: • Slow down and exercise additional caution when in a school zone. • Avoid all distractions. • Speed limits vary by municipality, but are marked with regulatory reflective signs. In some areas of the province, reduced speeds remain in effect evenings and weekends, not just during regular school hours and some all year long. Check with your local
Provincial Archives Celebrates 70 Years with a New Act
The proclamation of The Archives and Public Records Management Act will advance government accountability for the management of public records, particularly electronic ones. All public records, regardless of format, are subject to the new Act. “Saskatchewan’s history has shaped our province into the wonderful place it is today and it’s essential that our past be remembered both today and in the future,” Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Mark Docherty said. “By collecting, preserving and providing access to Saskatchewan’s historic documents, the Archives continue to safeguard our vibrant history, just as they have for the last 70 years.” “As the Archives celebrates its 70th year in 2015, we look forward to a new era of service to the general public and to government in acquiring, preserving and making accessible the many public and private records of historical significance to Saskatchewan,” Provincial
Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “Archives represent the collective memory of those who have shaped our history and tell the many stories of individuals, organizations, communities and the Government of Saskatchewan.” The Provincial Archives have been engaged in developing awareness of its services and archival holdings through publications, exhibits, a multi-year video series on Saskatchewan’s First World War experience and educational packages for teachers and students. The institution also continues to add to its online catalogue of historical sources for researchers. The Saskatchewan Archives will take on a new name for the institution as Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan. The name change is immediate and will be reflected in all aspects of the Archives’ communications. To learn more about the Provincial Archives and its permanent collection, visit www.saskarchives.com.
municipal office if you’re unsure of the rules in your community. • Respect busing lanes and exercise the utmost caution when approaching or manoeuvring around school buses. In school bus loading zones, obey all signs and signals and watch for children who
may not know the rules of crossing the street. “Drivers should be aware that a school bus can and will stop at any time,” said Schwindt. “If a bus is stopped, it is for a reason. Slow down and pay attention to what could be or is happening around the bus.” Fines for speeding in
school zones start at $140 and increase for every km/h over the posted speed limit. Penalties for speeding in school zones include three demerit points under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program. Photo speed enforcement is in use in select school zones in Regina,
Saskatoon and Moose Jaw. Posted signs clearly indicate the presence of photo speed enforcement in these zones. For more information on driving safely in school zones, visit SGI’s website. Follow SGI on Facebook and Twitter for tips on how #wecandrivebetter.
STARTING SCHOOL – The SecurTek Pioneers are helping kids in the community. Forty families are getting backpacks filled with school supplies, containing the different supplies area schools recommend. “We were aiming for kids whose families may not be able to come up with the school supplies at the beginning of the school year, the families that need a bit of a helping hand,” says Mark Phillippi, president of the SecurTek Pioneers. The plan is to make this a recurring event, and the backpacks were distributed through a partnership with the Family Resource Centre.
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1st Annual Strength of our Women Awards Gala Dinner
On behalf of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan First Nations Women’s Commission (SFNWC), Interim Chief Kimberly Jonathan announces that there will be a special recognition night to honour the contributions and achievements of First Nations women and girls, which will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. “This is a very important occasion for First Nations women. We want to bring people together to celebrate
the strength and resiliency of our First Nations women,” said FSIN Interim Chief Kimberly Jonathan. “We are taking this opportunity to bring attention to human rights crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women – we have not forgotten them.” The SFNWC is committed to the advancement of First Nations women and children. The SFNWC have been strong advocates for restoring and revitalizing the significant roles First Nations women have in their homes, communities, and nations. Currently, First Nations women are
found to be nearly three times more likely than non-First Nations women to report being a victim of a violent crime. Evidence supports that not only are the crimes being committed against First Nations women occurring at disproportionate rates but the acts of violence are much more severe. The SFNWC is concerned about the high rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Saskatchewan and the families that have been left to mourn. The proceeds from the “Strength of our Women” Awards Gala will be dele-
gated to the SFNWC in order to reinforce initiatives that support the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and other related SFWNC strategies. “Our First Nations women are extraordinary and have to be seen in that light. Our women are strong, successful and resilient and we need society to see them as extraordinary,” says Interim Chief Jonathan. “We invite all supporters to this empowering event. Together we can begin to make a difference in this province by honouring and
lifting up our First Nations women.” Nominations will close at noon on Friday, September 4, 2015. All nomination packages can be found at www.fsin.com. If interested in sponsoring or purchasing a ticket, check the FSIN website for details. You can also check the “Strength of Our Women” page and event on Facebook for updates before and after the event. The 12 categories that are available include the following: Arts and Entertainment Business Culture and Spirituality
Education Environment Health and Wellness Law and Justice Leadership/Advocacy Lifetime Achievement Matriarch Sports Youth The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. The Federation is committed to honouring the spirit and intent of the Treaties, as well as the promotion, protection and implementation of the Treaty promises that were made more than a century ago.
National job vacancy rate drops in Q2; Sask has highest job vacancy rate in Canada with 11,100 unfilled jobs echoed by Statistics Canada’s official job vacancies first quarter report after the agency updated its methodology, which now closely aligns with CFIB’s. Despite a second quarter decline, Saskatchewan businesses continue to have the most difficulty filling positions, with the highest vacancy rate in the country at 3.1 per cent, representing 11,100 jobs. Nova Scotia has the lowest rate in the country at 2.2 per cent, representing 6,600 jobs. Ontario, which sits in the middle of the provincial pack with a vacancy rate of 2.5 per cent, has nearly 40 per cent of the country’s vacancies, with 121,700 openings. Vacancy rates are higher in smaller businesses, sitting
between 4.5 per cent among businesses with 1-4 employees, and 4.2 per cent for those with 5-19. Small business rates are nearly double large businesses, with firms with more than 500 employees boasting a vacancy rate of 2.2 per cent. The highest vacancy rate among industries is in personal services (4.4 per cent), followed by construction (3.8 per cent) and hospitality (3.4 per cent). Rates declined in the resources, wholesale, and information sectors in the second quarter. The survey also found a clear relationship between job vacancies and wages. Businesses with vacancies reported planned average organization-wide wage increases of 1.9 per cent,
while those fully staffed reported a half-point smaller planned increase of 1.4 per cent. To arrange an interview with Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie & Agri-business or Ted Mallett, please call
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Legion branch seeks to expand membership Preparing for their first general meeting of the year, the executive leadership of the Yorkton Royal Canadian Legion branch listed the repair of their building, finding more revenue and increasing membership as their top priorities. These challenges are closely intertwined, since a declining membership means less revenue for the Branch, which makes it more difficult to maintain the premises and fund activities. With our diminishing membership, it is a challenge …. To pay the bills and keep everything floating and going. Legion members have said time and again that, “our facilities are in desperate need of repair and upgrading.” Replenishing the ranks has become a greater priority in recent years due to the advanc-
ing age and attrition of many Legion members. Branch leaders offered a variety of other explanations for the declining membership, ranging from the shrinking of the military since the Second World War to the lack of a nearby base. The leadership believes that there are many misconceptions in the community about the criteria for Legion membership. Contrary to popular belief, one need not be a veteran or member of the military to join the Royal Canadian Legion. Anyone can become an affiliate member and gain full voting rights after a year, while anyone with family members who have served can become an associate member. Aside from veterans and currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police offi-
cers and merchant marines are also eligible to become full members right away. Membership carries an obligation to help out with the annual poppy campaign, but all other duties are strictly voluntary. Becoming a member allows one to attend the general meetings that fall on the last Wednesday of every month. Help is needed in the areas of the House, Finance, Bingo, Sports, Entertainment, Liaison to Cadets, Seniors and Youth. The Yorkton Branch has had a long standing tradition of Supper at Gunners (previously known as Beef on a Bun) every Friday evening. This event will be starting up again on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 5:00 pm ‘til 7:00 pm downstairs at Gunners Lounge in the Legion. Pool, darts, cribbage
tournaments and other sports are available. Why not get the gang together and drop in fro a great evening of entertainment and comradeship. We would like you to help us “pass the torch.” We need members young and old to carry on the traditions, memories and ideals that our WW1, WW2, Korean, peace keepers and current vets joined and fought for. If the young don’t join the Legion, then who is going to carry on honouring and remembering? This will all be forgotten if our younger people don’t help. We encourage all ages to check out the local Legion Branch here in Yorkton. For further information, please contact us at 306-783-9789 or by checking us out on the web at www.yorktonlegion.ca or on Facebook by looking for Yorkton Legion.
THE YORKTON LEGION wants to see new members, and recently held an open house to show people what they’re all about. Barbara Cyr was handing out information at last year’s event. - File photo.
Trades & Technology Centre opens to students
After more than a year of construction, Parkland College’s Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton will open to students and the general public on Sept. 4. The first classes in the new building begin Sept. 8. “Opening to the public is a major accomplishment, but we don’t consider it to be a finish line,” said Parkland College President Dwayne Reeve. “We feel like our work is just beginning as students arrive for the training that will convert them into the skilled workers our region and province need.” Students in the Power Engineering (Fourth Class), Agricultural Machinery Technician, and Heavy Equipment/ Truck and Transport
Technician programs begin classes Sept. 8. Welding gets underway Sept. 14, and the MultiMechanical Trades certificate program starts Sept. 21. As the doors open, finishing crews remain on site. Some areas of the Trades and Technology Centre will have restricted access to accommodate this work. “We know that work on the facility will continue beyond our opening date,” Reeve said, “but we are committed to completing the project in short order and minimizing the impact on our students.” Meanwhile, plans are being finalized for an official Grand Opening event on Oct. 28. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
Quality of job candidates slipping: small businesses
As new Statistics Canada data confirms that job vacancies remain stubbornly high despite persistent unemployment levels, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is releasing new data on what’s on the minds of small business owners when they look to hire. The results show small businesses love their current group of workers, but struggle to find new candidates of the same quality and work ethic. A full 65 per cent of small business owners surveyed said employees are the most important element to the success of their firm – more important than even their product or service. However, nearly threequarters say the work ethic of new hires has deteriorated in recent years, and more than two-thirds say the quality of applicants has
declined. “Canada’s small businesses will be the first to tell you that their employees are their greatest strength,” said Dan Kelly, president of CFIB. “But they are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified applicants, especially workers prepared to consider entry-level jobs.” While 90 per cent of small businesses say they can count on existing employees to get the job done, many employers report challenges when it comes to hiring new employees. The biggest barrier to hiring was a lack of qualified applicants (88 per cent). Half of small employers said wage expectations were too high; one-quarter reported that candidates did not even show up for scheduled interviews. The survey results provide some sharp
insight on employees’ behaviours from the perspective of a small business owner: on the positive side, 81 per cent said they’ve observed employees going the extra mile for a customer; on the negative, 61 per cent said employees spend too much time on personal phone calls, emails and texting during work hours. Small
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Top Twelve Things Visible from your Back Yard
Many would wonder why anyone, especially supposedly mature adults, would ever want to take up a hobby where most of your time is spent alone in the dark, fighting mosquitoes for half the year and frostbite the other. In my defence, here’s my Top Twelve List of sky stuff, easily visible to amateur astronomers, each far more interesting than pretty much every prime time show on TV these days. At Number 12 is the easily observable man made stuff: the
International Space Station and hundreds of artificial satellites orbiting just above our atmosphere. Below the satellites, and placing 11th, are upper atmospheric events like meteor showers and the northern lights; no equipment is required to enjoy these. At Number 10, the Moon is just too big to be ignored, and I don’t; the fascinating landscape of craters and mountains is easily visible with binoculars and modest telescopes. At Number 9, Nebulae: with colourful names like
The Universe from your own back yard by Jim Huziak jim@darkskies.ca. the Ring, Dumbbell, Trifid, Veil, Eagle and Crab, these dozens of massive gas clouds house both ancient stars and new ones waiting to be born. Number 8, the Galaxies: the Andromeda, Pinwheel and millions of others, so
numerous in places that dozens can be seen at once in a single telescopic field. Number 7 are the Stars the giants, the dwarfs, binary groups, and variables that brighten and dim as you watch. At Number 6 are the
Pleiades, Coat Hanger and other families of stars called open star clusters, observable with your eyes or binoculars. Number 5 are comets and asteroids, the mostly predictable visitors to the inner solar system that sometimes bring a surprise. Number 4 – one’s first view of Saturn and its rings is a ‘Wow!’ moment for almost everyone, as is Jupiter and its moons at Number 3. At Number 2 are Globular Clusters - mysterious balls of hundreds of thousands of stars orbiting
the centre our galaxy. There are no plausible theories about why they exist, but there they are, big and bright and easy to see. X-files stuff. And finally, at Number 1, my favourite object of all is the Night Sky itself, what you see when you look up from a dark location at The Milky Way galaxy, and think about what you’re actually seeing. This glimpse of the universe, available to you from your own back yard, is to me the grandest sight of all.
Distillers sets industry precedent for their customers
Saskatoon’s Lucky Bastard Distillers has taken a bold and socially responsible step; a first for Saskatchewan and Canada. Information about Canada’s Low Risk Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs) is on the label of its new product, Haskap Gin. The information will be on all of LB Distillers products in the future. LB Distillers’ owner, Michael Goldney, stated, “We really do believe that we should promote responsible drinking. Putting ‘Please Enjoy Responsibly’ on every label is not clear for consumers. For most, this means not drinking and driving, and it is much more than that.” The evidence-based LRDGs were developed by independent Canadian and international experts for the National Alcohol Strategy
Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. The guidelines help Canadians make informed decisions about their drinking and encourage moderation. When people follow the LRDGs, they reduce their short (e.g. injury) and long term health risks (e.g., cancer). LRDGs define standard drink sizes (5 oz. wine, 1.5 oz. hard liquor, and 12 oz. bottle of beer, cider or cooler). LRDGs also have recommendations for maximum amounts per week for safer drinking, including: • Men: 0-3 drinks per day, up to 4 on special occasions, with no more than 15 drinks per week • Women: 0-2 drinks per day, up to 3 on special occasions, and no more than 10 drinks per week
Submission open for Sask. Book Awards
Submissions are now open for the 23rd Saskatchewan Book Awards. The Call for Entries can be downloaded from the website at www.bookawards.sk.ca. Submissions will be accepted until November 2, 2015. Online submissions are encouraged. This year, there are 13 categories, including: Book of the Year, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Saskatoon Book, Regina Book, First Book, Poetry, Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing, Children’s Literature, Scholarly Writing, Publishing, Aboriginal Peoples’ Publishing and Publishing in Education. The Young Adult Literature Award and the Prix du livre français are not being offered in 2016. SBA was formed in 1993 and remains the only provincially-focused book awards program in Saskatchewan. It is a principal ambassador for
the province’s literary community, with a nationally recognized reputation for celebrating artistic excellence. The 13 award categories offered this year are diverse, representative of Saskatchewan’s literary production, and responsive to emerging areas of interest. Award winners are determined through a selective jury process. The shortlist will be announced in February 2016 and award winners will be announced on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Contact the Saskatchewan Book Awards at 306-569-1585 or by email at info@bookawards.sk.ca. For more information, please visit bookawards. sk.ca or contact: Courtney BatesHardy, Administrative Director, (306) 569-1585, director@bookawards. sk.ca.
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states, “It is safest to plan a pregnancy and quit drinking before getting pregnant. This ensures the unborn baby is not exposed to alcohol. The LRDGs list pregnancy as a time for zero alcohol”. FASD is a permanent disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Rita Notarandrea, CEO, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Co-Chair, National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee states, “We applaud the distiller for taking the important step of creating a drink label that informs consumers about Canada’s LRDGs and communicates the number of standard drinks in the bottle. Together, these two elements can help Canadians make more informed choices to help reduce their health risks. We encourage more alcohol manufacturers to provide consumer education on standard drinks and to add this information to their labels.”
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Community Events Gardeners’ Market
Every Saturday beginning Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Melrose Ave. and Simpson St. Prairie Harvest CLC (North parking lot) Local gardeners selling produce. New Horizons Friday Night Dance 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Every one is welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Admission: $8.00. Music by: Don & Friends, Aug. 7, ; Jerry Gabora & Friends, Aug. 14; Old Country Lads, Aug. 21; Elmer & Charlie, Aug. 28. Contact Peter: 306-782-1846. Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-620-3281 or email michelleb.smith@redcross. ca Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their “Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show” on Tuesday, August 11, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex. 125 Third Avenue North, Yorkton. Come and see a beautiful array of the bounty of the season! Lovely displays and exhibits! Your admission includes coffee and dainties. Everyone is welcome! Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.
The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older. Coaches also needed. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716. Tot Spot Boys & Girls Club Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Free to participate! The Caring Closet Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes. Donations are accepted. Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570. Parkland Right to Life Meetings Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240. St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes OHS Standard First Aid/ CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available. For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now” Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 782-1783.
Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome! For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (days) 782-4182 (evenings). Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 Ralph E. Hale 728-9205. Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch. For info. call Helen at 783-0802 or Angie at 783-7838. Save the Yorkton Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture. Learn more or get involved by visiting: www. yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or 7836211.
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Yorkton and District United Way • looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@sasktel.net.
Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting • meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital • promotes early detection and speedy recovery Call 782-5748 for info. Club DJ Heritage Baptist Church Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m. • for children Grades K-6 • a mid week program designed to engage local children with church • Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more... Call 783-7912 for details. Kinette Club of Yorkton • meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact either Lana Matechuk, Club President at 782-9717 or Marcia Sedor, Membership Director at 782-2053. Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club • meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034.
Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Monthly Meetings Yorkton Public Library For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 783-7054.
SIGN Parenting Education Classes LAPS (Literacy and Parenting Skills) • Weekly Parent and Preschooler Program for 3 and 4-year-olds, their parents and younger siblings • crafts, snacks, games, songs and positive parenting info. Call Janet at 783-9424 for more information or to register. Adult Dance Group (Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble) Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Call John Denysek at 782-1559 or email: jdenysek@sasktel.net to join or to learn more. Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association Horseback riding and other activities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Meets Tuesdays at noon Shadow Stables. For more info call 7827930 or 782-7782 or email mbozsik@sasktel.net. Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Be a Mentor – spend one hour a week. Play games, do crafts, read books... Make a difference in the life of a child. For info. call 782-3471.
The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 783-2582 for details.
Come and join the Canadian Federation of University Women, Yorkton, at a continental brunch on Tuesday September 19, 2015 @ 09:30 am at the Godfrey Dean Gallery, 49 Smith St. E, as they kickstart their new season. The organization strives to ensure that all girls and women have equal opportunities and equal access to quality education in a secure environment where their human rights are respected. Find out more about the events and their advocacy plans for the coming year. The club has a Book club and a Video club. We welcome women who support the mission statement of this club. For more info call Eileen @ 306-7825037or Elsie @306-7834862 Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church. To place your Community Event contact The News Review at 306-783-7355, fax 306-786-1898, or e-mail: editorial @yorktonnews.com.
Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcomes new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 306-782-4721. Singers Unite! Yorkton Community Concert Choir Practices every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the YRHS (use parking lot entrance) Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details. Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 7834220 for more details.
KITTENS – If you’re looking for a tiny new member of the family be sure to visit the Yorkton SPCA, where there are a bunch of kittens looking for a new home. There are many to choose from, both male and female, and there’s sure to be one that fits right in with your loving, responsible family. To learn more come visit the SPCA or call 306-783-4080.
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