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Summer safety day includes car seat clinic By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Summer is a time of fun and leisure, but it also means that people need to make sure that their activities in the sun are safe. The Yorkton Family Resource Centre hosted a Summer Safety Day to get families to learn about how to stay safe while having fun this summer. The day had a wide range of organizations talking about summer safety with parents, whether that meant safety in the water while swimming, while out and about, or just having fun in general. Kids also had the chance to play games, tour fire trucks or jump around in a bouncy obstacle course. Kids First and Public Health also had information for parents on programming and safety infor-
mation. Several organizations, including Parkland Search and Rescue, St. John Ambulance, Yorkton Fire Protective Services, RCMP and SGI, hosted a car seat safety clinic for parents. Heather Ritchie and Shauna Jewhurst were out checking seats for parents. Ritchie says that they checked to make sure the seat is installed correctly into the vehicle, as well as making sure the child is installed correctly in the seat. That means making sure the seat is up to regulations, that the kid is in a seat that is appropriate for their weight, and that it’s safely secured in the car itself. “There are so many different car seats out there that it’s not that one thing works for each car seat, each one
works a little bit different.” One of the main things they find is that parents are not installing the seats tight enough in the car, for example, or that the anchor system needs to be installed differently. Other issues are seats that can’t physically fit in the car or older seats which are no longer safe as the plastic has broken down over the years. Ritchie says that it’s not just about checking the seat, but making sure that parents understand how the seat itself works. “We don’t want to just install your car seat, we want you to understand how to do it yourself so that if you ever have to take it out, to vacuum your seats or to change cars, you understand how to put it back in and can do so without our assis-
tance.” The goal of the clinics is to get parents educated, and Ritchie says that it’s something that many new parents need as they start using car seats. “I would say that 90 per cent of them have a deficiency of some sort, almost everyone uses them wrong in some way... Because there are so many different types of car seats, new parents or even parents with older children going to newer seats, don’t understand how they should be installed and different regulations.” The service is always free, reminds Ritchie, and she recommends all parents with kids in car seats get the seats checked on a regular basis. She notes that SGI’s website has a list of car seat technicians in the area who are able to check seats.
CAR SEAT SAFETY was one of the things offered at the Yorkton Family Resource Centre’s Summer Safety Day. Autumn Krause helps check to make sure her car seat is still safe. Photo by Devin Wilger.
Yorkton area gets $120,000 in gaming grants By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
A wide range of community organizations will be receiving grants this year as part of the grants provided by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. Of the $2 million given out across the province, Yorkton and area received $120,520. The grant gives a charitable organization which runs a gambling fundraiser 25 per
cent of what they raised, to a maximum of $100,000. Charities get the grant automatically, based on paperwork provided to the SLGA. In the city of Yorkton itself, grants ranged in size from $10,585.82 to the Ukrainian Church Camps of Saskatchewan to $63.00 to Guardian Angel Animal Rescue, Saskatchewan Ltd. Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit says that these gaming activities are a good
way to raise funds for these community based organizations, and they are glad to have the SLGA recognize this through grants to the different organizations. “The better they do, the bigger grant they get back.” The goal of the grants is to assist these groups with the activities they are doing in the province. “It gives them the availability of income to go back into the things that they do
best to support those community initiatives.” Ottenbreit says that the most encouraging thing is the variety of organizations which are receiving grants, whether it’s sporting organizations, service clubs, volunteer fire departments or animal rescues. While the SLGA grants give back to organizations that conduct gaming activities, Ottenbreit emphasizes that these are not the only organizations and volun-
Dollars for Scholars raises over $20,000
The 11th annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic, held
Friday at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton, raised an estimated
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS – Melissa Seaton takes a putt at the Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic at Deer Park. The annual event raised $21,500 for scholarships for Parkland College students. Photo by Devin Wilger.
$21,500 for the Parkland College scholarship fund. The Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic is the College’s largest single scholarship fundraiser. The event has now raised at least $20,000 five years running. Proceeds from past events helped Parkland College award almost $200,000 in scholarships in 2015-16. “This event is huge for our students,” said Dollars for Scholars organizer Brendan Wagner. “All the money raised stays in the Parkland Region, benefitting students who want to learn here, stay here, and build a career here.” The Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic is made possible by generous contributions from numerous community supporters, volunteers, and sponsors. Banquet sponsor R H Electric and Platinum sponsors Farrell Agencies, Logan Stevens Construction, SaskTel, and RBC Financial Group played key roles in the success of the tournament. Parkland College also thanks the 19 Gold
Sponsors, 10 Silver sponsors, dozens of Bronze sponsors, and two hole-in-one sponsors for their donations of cash and prizes. A total of 115 golfers supported the scholarship fund with their entry fees. The 12th annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic is tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2017 at Deer Park.
teers that deserve recognition. “Saskatchewan has always been well known for the volunteer base and how they contribute to the communities and the work that they do. That continues with people volunteering with things that aren’t even on this list... There are lots of other organizations and groups throughout our area and the province that do the same without these gaming activities.”
FRONT PAGE PHOTO – Kolten Austin takes advantage of Go Skateboarding Day at the Yorkton Skate Park. Held on June 21 every year, the day is about encouraging people of all ages and experience levels to get outside, get some exercise and go skateboarding. Photo by Devin Wilger.
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Mekayla Bali still missing after three months By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer It has three months since Mekayla Bali has gone missing, and her family is still searching for information to bring her home safely. They recently held a steak night fundraiser to raise money for a reward for information leading to her safe return. Paula Bali, Mekayla’s mother, says that the reason for offering the reward is the lack of information they have and the lack of leads to investigate. “We’re just not sure how else to elicit a response from someone who may know where Mekayla is. We’re really about sharing information about Mekayla,
we’re hoping that someone in the general public has seen her somewhere and would report that to the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.” Three months on, Bali says that it’s still a situation which they can’t believe is happening to their family. “It’s sort of unspeakable, this is a really stable kid, she never even broke her curfew, she didn’t even like doing sleep overs, she’s just a real homebody. For her to leave in the manner that happened – and we don’t really know what happened – is unimaginable. There’s a lot of fear on my part, this is so out of character, I can’t explain what happened to her. We try to focus on the positive, stay out of those
dark places, and continue to look for her,” Bali says. “The first day you think it will end tonight, and the second you think it can’t last much longer than this. As a parent, it doesn’t get easier, it actually gets worse every day, because you feel a little more desperate every day, that there isn’t an answer and there hasn’t been a sighting of her.” One of the positive things the family tries to focus on is the support in the community for the family. Bali thanks everyone who has made donations, shared Mekayla’s picture, put up posters, supported the steak fundraiser and helped search for Mekayla since she went missing. “It’s so surprising, because Mekayla’s case isn’t simple, straight and neat. We don’t really know what’s happened to Mekayla. The community has been so generous, so kind and supported us immensely... In the end I really believe that it will be people as a community which will find her.”
The family hopes that the reward money will inspire someone to share a tip that brings Mekayla back home. They also encourage everyone to keep an eye out while in
other cities and keep sharing her picture. More information can be found at www.bringmekaylabalihome.com. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is
encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222TIPS (8477), text Sask Tel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
MEKAYLA BALI has been missing for three months, and her family, including her mother Paula Bali (right) and family friend Mary Baron is looking for any tips that will lead to her safely returning home. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text Sask Tel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Photo by Devin Wilger.
Mekayla Bali. File Photo
DANCING RELIEF – The New Horizons Senior Centre hosted a fundraiser dance to assist with Alberta Disaster Relief. Fifty guests were entertained by Peter and the Whitesand Band, who played for free. The proceeds for this event, $650, were donated to the Red Cross. Pictured, Carol Melnechenko (left) presents the cheque to Melanie Horton of the Red Cross. Submitted Photo.
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PROUD TO BE CANADIAN – George Arnold, resident of Yorkton Crossing, raises the Canadian flag above Yorkton Crossing Retirement Community for the first time. The flag raising brought out MP Cathay Wagantall, MLA Greg Ottenbreit and Mayor Bob Maloney as well as legion members to officially recognize the flag, the residents and staff of Yorkton Crossing, as well as the veterans of the community at large. Photo by Devin Wilger.
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Tomorrow, we party Exactly 149 years ago tomorrow, Canada became a dominion, a more or less sovereign, self-governing territory, the first of Great Britain’s former colonies to achieve independence and the first member of what would become the Commonwealth. In 1867, the country was a small subset of what we now celebrate, being a confederation of the colonies of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and the Province of Canada (Upper and Lower), which became Quebec and Ontario. The population at confederation was approximately 3.5 million, close to one tenth of what it is today. Of those people, 2.6 million, or 79 per cent, were Canadian-born, or “Natives of British America,” as they were called at the time. That is not to be confused with Indigenous peoples, whose population had been decimated post-European contact to just 102,000 individuals in the founding colonies. The other million people were immigrants mostly from France, but also England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and “foreign origins.” Around 45 per cent were Roman Catholic, 55 per cent were Protestant of various denominations and there were 19,000 people (half of one per cent), who claimed no religion. At that time, Saskatchewan was part of the Northwest Territories, a vast expanse of land “owned” by Great Britain covering northern Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, and all of Saskatchewan, Alberta and the current territories. There was not a single urban centre and very few settlers. That would change rapidly after Canada bought the Territories in 1868 and encouraged immigration with offers of nearly free land. In 1868, Governor General Viscount Monck encouraged Canadians, with a Royal Proclamation, to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation. In 1879, “Dominion Day” became a statutory holiday. The Canadian borders as they stand today, were established when Newfoundland and Labrador joined in 1949. As of the 2011 census, the population breakdown was still roughly 80-20 Canadian- and foreign-born. More than 200 ethnic origins were reported. The most common were Canadian (29 per cent), English (18 per cent), French (14 per cent), Scottish (13 per cent), Irish (13 per cent) and German (nine per cent). Seven other ethnic origins, Italian, Chinese, First Nations, Ukrainian, Indian, Dutch and Polish, numbered more than one million people each. We now claim to be 39 per cent Roman Catholic, 28 per cent other Christian, 24 per cent no religion, 3.2 per cent Muslim, 1.5 per cent Hindu, 1.4 per cent Sikh, 1.1 per cent Buddhist and one per cent Jewish. With the patriation of the Constitution in 1982, Canada shed the last vestiges of its colonial past— aside from the ceremonial recognition of the British Queen as sovereign, still somewhat of a sore point for some Canadians. That year, Dominion Day became Canada Day. Tomorrow, many of the 36 million of us, who proudly call ourselves Canadian, will celebrate the nation, with good reason. For the most part, we are an inclusive, tolerant and open society, a model of democracy and governed by the rule of law. We enjoy extraordinary freedom and opportunity and have one of the highest standards of living in the world. We are, generally speaking, a joyful, polite, caring, humble, peaceful, educated and friendly people. Canada Day evokes a groundswell of patriotism rarely seen this side of the border. We have plenty to be proud of. We deserve a day to wave our flag and feel good about us. When the Ukrainian ambassador visited Yorkton recently, he reminded us there are many nations in the word, including his own, that aspire to be what Canada already is. It is likely impossible to objectively say any one nation is the “greatest in the world” as some of our politicians are fond of boasting, but in an objective discussion, Canada would almost certainly be in the mix to challenge for that honour. We should be mindful, however, that this country is not perfect. While we have made admirable progress, we are still a long way from being a truly egalitarian society. We have issues with poverty, justice, security, liberty, the environment and human rights. We must never become complacent. We must never rest on our laurels. Each one of us can do more to lift up a fellow Canadian who has less. These are, perhaps, considerations for another day. Tomorrow, we party. Tomorrow, we wave the flag. Tomorrow, we show our pride. Happy Canada Day to all.
Advice for the graduating class High school students from across the region are all getting ready to set out on their future careers and go off on their own for the very first time. There will be a lot of advice being offered to these kids on their life, career and future, and a lot of it is going to be very useful. I, too, will offer my advice to the graduating classes of the various schools in the region. This won’t be advice for picking a career, or for deciding on any big life goals, but practical advice that every young person should remember as they are independent for the first time in their lives. First, buy a plunger, and do it immediately. Go to your nearest plumbing department, buy whichever plunger you find, most of those options will work perfectly fine. I give credit for this advice to my brother Gerry, who gives plungers to graduating family members every time, and it’s sound advice. You will need a plunger, and when you need a plunger the hardware store will not be open. That’s an unfortunate reality, so if you own a plunger you’ll never have to worry about whether or not you can actually get one. It’s one of those things that just comes with owning or renting your very own toilet, sink, or shower. Second, know your neighbors. Lots of people don’t know their neighbors very well, and it’s something that old people tend to lament as they feel it’s leading to an erosion of community spirit and connection. More importantly, however, if you know your neighbors you have people who can help you in a crunch, and you can help people too as they run into problems. Given that this is the first time a lot of people are on their own, often away from family, it’s good to have some nearby people you can rely on, and can rely on you in a crunch. Students also tend to gravitate towards the same housing stock, and will often have the same problems as they are figuring out how to live on their own. For example, I once had to get my much smaller neighbor to climb into my apartment when I locked my keys inside. Plus, if you follow the first piece of advice, at least someone in your building will have a plunger at the ready. This could even lead to romance as a potential partner sees how practically minded you are, owning a plunger like a grown-up and always able to lend a hand. Third, try to be minimalist with furniture. People in college move a lot, people starting their careers move a bit too, and honestly you don’t need to decorate that well. Big couch? Don’t get one. Giant television? They’re cool but get a smaller model. Great big bed? You can live with a small one. It doesn’t look very cool, sure, but it’s cheaper and, more importantly, easy to move. After high school I moved once a year for eight years, though admittedly once was
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger just down the hall it was still a lot of heavy lifting and hassle. Your parents might not like it if your decorating consists entirely of a futon and a plunger, but you will also be able to quickly go from place to place until you finally are permanently settled in a location. At that point, buy as much furniture as you want, just wait until you either don’t think you’re going to move very often or can afford really classy movers before you fill your place with stuff. Speaking of parents, that’s my fourth piece of advice, never hesitate to annoy your parents. Not everyone has a great relationship with their parents, I know, or some people don’t have the chance to get in touch with them. But as a general piece of advice for a young person striking out on their own for the first time, don’t hesitate to get back to your parents at any opportunity. Come back home with bags full of laundry instead of taking it to a laundromat and spending your spare change to get clean underwear. Make a call whether you’ve got a serious problem or just want to talk for a bit. Because after an entire life spent in the vicinity of the people who raised you, it’s going to be weird to be out on your own without them. That’s not just true for the graduate, that’s true for the parents as well, and people often forget about that as they’ve made their first steps into the adult world. You still need each other whether or not you want to admit it, so just make up excuses to get back to them. Years later, when they’re no longer around, you’ll never say to yourself you wished you spoke to them less, and there are endless reasons to keep talking to them and coming around to visit now, when you’re young and on your own but haven’t figured everything out yet. I’m not saying don’t move away, instead just adapt by finding different ways to stay close. For the majority of graduates, this is new. You’re on your own for the first time, away from home and adapting to independence and adulthood. This is fun, but it’s a time period where you’re going to make mistakes and where you don’t necessarily know what you’re doing. So hopefully this advice can help you be independent, and a minimum, capable of handling a plumbing emergency.
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The sun takes a few years off
On Monday, July 4, the Earth will be at its furthest distance from the Sun for 2016, at 152,103,776 kilometers, or almost 95 million miles. Don’t let the numbers make you overconfident; it’s still close enough to get a good sunburn from the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Although the angle of the Sun in our summer means more when it comes to solar energy than its actual distance, the Sun is actually fundamentally different than it was a few years ago. As I wrote this (last weekend), the Sun was on its third consecutive day without sunspots and the
accompanying solar activity that generates, among other things, our Northern Lights. The last few weeks are the quietest the Sun has been since 2010. This sunspot drop off is nothing to be concerned about; it’s an indication that the Sun is heading for a period called The Solar Minimum. The Sun, for reasons not fully understood but readily measured, goes through a roughly eleven year cycle with periods of heavy activity (sunspots, storms) and minimal activity (peace and quiet) at each extreme. Astronomers were aware we were in a ‘maximum’,
The Universe from your own back yard by Jim Huziak jim@darkskies.ca. and were waiting for the drop off in activity which shows we’re now heading the other way. The next Solar Minimum is expected to arrive in 2019-2020; between now and then, spotless Suns will be measured in days, and then weeks, and then months.
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An example: in 2009, there were 260 days without sunspots, while 2012 through 2015 had sunspots every single day except one. So, what does it mean to you and I trying to enjoy sunny weekends at the beach or in our back yards? In reality, not much. Local
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weather will have a far greater effect on your activities than this will. However, the drop in UV radiation will allow our upper atmosphere to cool somewhat, collapsing it a little and allowing cosmic rays from other places in the universe to penetrate. Measurements show levels to already be up 12 percent from last year. The effects of more cosmic rays vary from the interesting, like the formation of more clouds and increased chance of thunderstorms, to a little more scary: increased radiation exposure, especially for passengers on commercial jet liners. Before you start to panic,
keep in mind that we’ve been there many times before; this is an eleven year cycle, after all. Sure, this is guaranteed to generate all sorts of ‘the-sky-isfalling’ predictions, and the global warming crowd will undoubtedly attribute every unpleasant weather event to the Alberta oil patch causing the Solar Minimum. I just thought I’d get in my two cents worth published in that bastion of scientific thought, The News Review, before it hits the tabloids. Enjoy the cycle. You’ll never notice the difference; just thought you should know.
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Your letter of the Week Ottawa sleeps while Russia executes its Arctic strategy To the Editor: At the height of the cold war, the polar region was one of the centres of the superpower’s shadow war. Today, a rapidly melting polar ice cap is once again making the Arctic the nexus of a modern great power rivalry. Canada, whose long-standing territorial claims in the region date back to the various Hudson Bay Company land grants, seems stuck on the sidelines. On June 16, 2016, Russia unveiled the lead ship in a new class of nuclear powered icebreakers. Aptly named Arktika, the new behemoth measures 173.3 metres long and 34 metres wide at the beam, and it cost approximately $2.5 billion to construct. Powered by two nuclear reactors, it can cut through ice three metres thick, and is described by Russian officials as “the largest and most powerful” icebreaker in the world. On average, Arctic sea ice is between two and three metres thick, which means the Arktika can travel almost anywhere in the polar region on a year around basis. There are a few regions where sea ice can measure up to four to five metres thick, but these are relatively rare. The ship is scheduled to begin service in 2018. Russia has more icebreakers than any other country in the world. In fact, it has
more icebreakers than all of the other countries of the world combined. While Russia’s long Arctic coastline is clearly a factor in Russia’s nuclear icebreaker program, the Kremlin has made no secret that it has broader ambitions in the region. Russia resumed intercontinental bomber flights over the Arctic in 2007. That same year, it also planted a Russian flag, constructed from virtually indestructible titanium, on the sea floor directly over the geographic north pole. Moreover, of the four million people who inhabit the region surrounding the Arctic Ocean, between the North Pole and the Arctic Circle, roughly two million are Russian. The other two million are divided between the United States, Canada, Greenland (an autonomous Danish territory) and Norway. Iceland, though technically an Arctic nation, does not actually border the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic seabed is believed to hold some 15 per cent of the world’s petroleum reserves and 30 per cent of its natural gas reserves. Russia has asserted that the Lomonosov and Mendeleev Ridges, which extend along the Arctic seabed, are an extension of the Eurasian continent and the territory surrounding them should therefore be included as part of the
Russian continental shelf. The Lomonosov Ridge runs some 1,800 kilometres, and spans the Arctic Ocean almost all the way to Canada’s Ellesmere Island. The Mendeleev Ridge is shorter, but covers the central area of the Arctic Ocean, including the geographic North Pole. The United Nations (UN) Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has declined to rule on Russia’s claim for an extended Russian continental shelf and has asked for additional documentation and research. Danish scientists, meanwhile, have contended that the Lomonosov Ridge is actually an extension of the Greenland continental shelf. Should the UN uphold Russian claims, both the geographic North Pole and a large portion of the Arctic Ocean would come under Russian control. Ottawa, in turn, has asserted that the two ridges are part of the Canadian continental shelf. While Canadian sovereignty over its northern territories and islands has been recognized by the other polar countries, Ottawa’s claims that the various channels and straits, and in particular the Northwest Passage, are also part of Canada’s sovereignty are not universally accepted. Both the United States and Russia have argued that the Northwest Passage is an international waterway. The Arctic offers a sea route
from East Asia to Europe that is some 6,700 kilometers shorter than current routes. Various Canadian governments have announced ambitious plans to build a fleet of modern Arctic icebreakers to defend Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic Ocean, but these programs, the most recent by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2007, have gone nowhere. Invariably they have fallen victim to a combination of budget cuts and escalating programs costs that have seen both the size of the program reduced and the expected deployment date pushed off into the future. As of 2016, Canada still lacks an all season ice breaker fleet capable of operating in the Arctic Ocean, and there is little prospect of having one ready anytime soon. In the meantime, the Kremlin’s patient chess masters are planning their next move. Troy Media columnist Joseph Micallef is a historian, best-selling author and, at times, sardonic commentator on world politics. Joe is also included in Troy Media’s Unlimited Access subscription plan. Joseph Micallef, Columnist Troy Media © 2016 Distributed by Troy Media
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Those good old-fashioned blue flowers ing, the rock garden, a groundcover, as a pavement planting, cascading over walls, in crevices, and on garden steps. ‘Miranda’ is taller than the unimproved species, with larger, silver-blue, outfacing flowers while ‘Alba’ is a white form. False indigo (aka wild blue indigo (Baptisia australis)) has deep blue pea-like flowers, blooms in May and June, and somewhat resembles lupin (Lupinus perennis). The inflated seedpods are black, curled and decorative. It tops out at 3 ft. with an arching, upright form. The trifoliate blue-green leaves are compound and remain attractive until hard frost. It is longlived, with thick, strong roots. Plant in full sun on well-drained soil. It does not tolerate root disturbance once established. Use in the perennial or mixed border, as a specimen plant, and in a wild garden. Both the flowers and seedpods can be used in floral arrangements. In addition, it is a butterfly nectar plant. ‘Solar Flare’ is a new, largely untested cultivar worthy of trial. The flowers open lemon yellow, changing to a rusty orange blush as they age. Another old-fashioned perennial, perennial cornflowers (Centaurea montana) have graced prairie gardens almost from the beginning of settlement. The large, globular, thistle-like blue flowers (1–2 in. diameter) with a reddish centre are held on 24 in. stems above grey-green foliage. They bloom profusely in June followed by less intensive flowering in July and August. Grow in full sun or partial shade in most soils. They may spread beyond their allotted space and may require occasional containment with a sharp spade.
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. Because they self-sow and spread by stolon, perennial cornflowers are best used in an informal border or allowed to naturalize. They are used as cut flowers and are a butterfly and bee nectar source. ‘Alba’ is a white form while ‘Rosea’ is a pale pink form. ‘Amethyst Dream’ and ‘Amethyst in Snow’ are largely untested in the colder areas of the prairies but are worthy of trial. ‘Amethyst Dream’ is more amethyst in colour and 12 to 16 in. tall while ‘Amethyst in Snow’ is more compact with silver green foliage and its flower petals are white with a dark purple centre. The latter has overwintered in a friend’s garden in Saskatoon. Sara Williams, author of the recently expanded and revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape and with Hugh Skinner of Gardening Naturally, A Chemical-free handbook for the Prairies, will be offering several courses during HortWeek at the University of Saskatchewan, July 2-9, including “Xeriscape” and “Perennials, the Enduring and the Fleeting”. See http://gardening.usask.ca for these and many other courses, including free events. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops, tours and other events. GardenLine is back for the season to help solve your gardening glitches. FREE. Phone (306) 966-5865 or email gardenline@usask.ca. – Sara Williams
SUMMER BLUES – Creeping or spiral bellflower (Campanula cochleariifolia)
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Blue flowers create a sense of calm and peace. A completely blue summer border is particularly attractive; but from a design perspective, it’s important to include a few plants with silver foliage or soft white or yellow blooms. Otherwise, the blues may disappear into a seemingly black hole. Here are a few suggestions of old-fashioned blue flowers with the added advantage of drought-tolerance. The Carpathian bellflower (Campanula carpatica) is dependable, long-lived, easy to grow from seed, and adaptable in use and habitat. The blue, up-facing flowers, 1 to 2 in. in diameter, bloom for a long period in midsummer. They are held above a neat compact mound (12 in. tall and wide) of dark green foliage. It grows equally well in full sun or partial shade on well-drained soil. Deadheading prolongs the blooming period. Carpathian bellflowers are ideal for the front of the border, the rock garden, and edging. ‘Blue Clips’ is a compact form with medium blue flowers; ‘Deep Blue Clips’ has dark violet blue flowers; and ‘White Clips’ is similar but with white flowers. The newer Pearl series (in deep blue or white) is similar but with earlier flowering and slightly larger blooms. Creeping or spiral bellflower (Campanula cochleariifolia) is a diminutive perennial and is a lot tougher than it looks. The bright green foliage, only 3 to 4 in. tall, is almost hidden by a myriad of tiny, outfacing, blue, bell-like flowers in June and July. It spreads by creeping rhizomes, soon forming a solid mat. Grow in sun or partial shade in welldrained soil. This is an excellent plant for edg-
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Hurling intrigues as a sport to watch Getting off the beaten path in sports is often a refreshing thing to do. It’s the place in sports where you don’t have to suffer the seemingly never-ending decline of hockey as perpetrated by Gary Bettman — Las Vegas — $500 million — silliest world hockey event this September — enough said about that. Or baseball, where a .200 batting average is somehow worth $30 million. And, the beat of disappointment goes on. So I like to off the beaten path where you can see sports played more for the sake of the sport, and the fans that enjoy them. There are no multimillion dollar prima donnas in the National Lacrosse League. Rugby is a sport where you take a knock, get back up and congratulate the opponent on a good hit, not roll on the ground like a wounded duck as seems the norm in top-level soccer. And then there are sports largely unknown in Canada which are just plain fun to watch. Leading that list would be hurling, a sport with deep roots in Ireland, and virtually unknown outside the Irish community. “Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic and Irish origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA),” detailed Wikipedia. “The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for over 3,000 years. One of Ireland’s native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goals, the number of players, and much terminology. There is a similar game for women called camogie. It shares a common Gaelic root with the sport of shinty (camanachd), which is played predominantly in Scotland. “The objective of the game is for players to use a wooden stick called a hurley to hit a small ball called a sliotar between the opponents’ goalposts either over the crossbar for one point, or
under the crossbar into a net guarded by a goalkeeper for one goal, which is equivalent to three points. The sliotar can be caught in the hand and carried for not more than four steps, struck in the air, or struck on the ground with the hurley. It can be kicked or slapped with an open hand (the hand pass) for short-range passing. A player who wants to carry the ball for more than four steps has to bounce or balance the sliotar on the end of the stick and the ball can only be handled twice while in his possession. “Provided that a player has at least one foot on the ground, a player may make a shoulder to shoulder charge on an opponent: (a) who is in possession of the ball, or (b) who is playing the ball, or (c) when both players are moving in the direction of the ball to play it.” As a long-time fan of field lacrosse there is at least a passing similarity, although in terms of team sports, hurling is about as unique a sport as there is. If you are lucky you will happen upon an occasional game late night on a Canadian sports network, but the best source for games in YouTube, at least for a free taste. Love the game, and it is easy to fall for, you can subscribe to games live online at https://gaago. rte.ie And, there is hurling in Western Canada. The Western Canada Division (WCD), with its 5 (five) affiliated clubs, is a Division within the Canadian County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is one of two Divisions’ in Canada, Toronto’s Division having 7 (seven) affiliated clubs. There are also clubs in Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal. The 3 (three) founding clubs, the Calgary Chieftains, Edmonton Wolfe Tones, and the Vancouver Harps, have been joined by Red Deer Eire Og (2008) and the Vancouver Celts (2009). Peter McGloin is sec-
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c o m / watch?v=pQGk3IQoZIA McGloin said his interest in hurling was almost hereditary. “As a recent immigrant from Ireland (moved to Regina Sept 2012), my first instinct was to contact the local GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) club, the GAA is the governing body of Gaelic Games i.e. Gaelic Football, Handball, Hurling and Camogie (Hurling for females). The GAA have proved to be a great networking tool for the Irish Diaspora, and is as much a social and cultural club as it is a sporting club,” he said. “However I was disappointed to find out that the nearest GAA club was in Calgary, so together with my wife and a few friends we founded the Regina Gaels GAA club in March 2013, in O’Hanlon’s bar in downtown Regina. “The sport is a great way to stay fit and
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in August of this year, and the Canadian Hurling team will exclusively consist of players from Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Vancouver, so it will be an excellent opportunity to test ourselves against other international teams.” To get better still will mean broadening the player base. “In reality hurling is primarily played in Canada by the people with an Irish connection, the big step for the expansion of hurling here is to introduce the sport to people outside of this sphere, which we are trying to do,” offered McGloin. “In Regina we run a city league during the summer, to promote the game in the city, and we are trying to introduce the game in other cities in the province such as Moose Jaw and Saskatoon. “Our biggest challenge is raising awareness of the sport in smaller towns such as Weyburn, Estevan and Yorkton, where there is an active population, who we believe would really enjoy the sport.” Hurling definitely intrigues me and I am hoping to head to Regina this weekend for a firsthand look.
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Reduce your risk of West Nile Virus Saskatchewan residents are advised to take steps to lower their chance of contracting West Nile virus infection this summer. Typically, the Culex tarsalis mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are active from mid-July to the end of August. The level of risk depends largely on the weather. Most people who get infected with West Nile virus will experience no symptoms, or only mild ones like fever, headaches
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Call for submissions for 2016 “In Tune” compilation Album will promote Saskatchewan music around the world SaskMusic is pleased to announce the call for submissions for our next In Tune compilation CD. Following the success of our numerous annual compilation releases, this version will be intended for promotion and distribution to Canadian media and industry professionals, as well as international markets. Physical CDs and download cards will be distributed at music industry events such as BreakOut
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Shawna Nelson, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon was inducted as the 2015-16 Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce at the Chair’s Luncheon on May 12, 2016. The Chair’s Luncheon concluded the SCC Annual Conference in Saskatoon. Ms. Nelson, a sales and marketing professional who has more than 24 years of experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, has a history of strategic leadership to develop engaged and passionate teams, and
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New vehicle dealer rules require truth be told New regulations now require salespersons to tell buyers more information when it comes to buying a vehicle. For example, if the car has been in a crash or has hidden damage the dealer must tell the buyer before the purchase is made. Consumers have stronger protections when it comes to buying a vehicle due to new Vehicle Dealer Regulations under The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act (CPBPA). These rules came into effect in February, 2016. The disclosure rules require licensed dealers to tell customers important facts about a vehicle before it is sold. These facts include, but are not limited to: •an SGI Saskatchewan VIN search; •if the odometer has been tampered with or doesn’t record the true mileage; and •if the vehicle was owned by a rental company in the last two years. Disclosure gives consumers important information so they can make the best decision possible before they make a pur-
chase. Failure to disclose required information before a sale is completed may lead to a recovery of losses or a refund of money and return of the vehicle to the dealer. Buy from a licensed dealer The new disclosure requirements do not apply to private sales. Consumers enjoy greater protections under the CPBPA when buying from a licensed dealer. FCAA411 For more information about the new disclosure rules, visit www.fcaa.gov.sk.ca/vehicle-disclosure Contact FCAA If consumers have questions about the new disclosure requirements or have a dispute with a licensed dealer, they can contact the Consumer Protection Division toll free at 1-877-880-5550 or by email at consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca. To ensure they are buying from a licensed dealer, consumers can search the name or licence number to confirm the validity on http://www.fcaa.gov.sk.ca/fcaa411/.
policy objectives on behalf of the business community, and maximize Saskatchewan’s potential as the best place to live, work and invest.” At the same event, Patricia Warsaba, Partner at McKercher LLP (Regina) was sworn in as the Sask Chamber’s 1st Vice-Chair for the year, and Michael Cossar, C.A. (Saskatoon) took the oath as the 2nd Vice-Chair. 2015-16 Chair, Randy Beattie, President & CEO of PFM Capital (Regina) will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Effective May 12, the Sask Chamber welcomed two new Board members, Natashia Stinka, Manager, Corporate Services at Canpotex Limited (Regina) and Tim Schroh, Chief Operating Officer, Affinity Credit Union Ltd. (Saskatoon), replacing outgoing Board members Trina Warren, MNP LLP (Regina) and outgoing Immediate Past-Chair Bruce Anderson, b-creative group (Regina). Previous Board member Greg Hanwell, Partner/Marketing at Beer Bros. Gastropub & Deli (Regina) retained his position on the Board. They will join the remaining Board members Clayton Veresh (Deloitte LLP); Kendal Netmaker (Neechie Gear Inc); Peter Clarke (Seed Hawk Inc.); Monica Kreuger (Global Infobrokers Inc.); Ricardo Silva; and Sean Young (Young’s Equipment Inc.)
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Community Events At the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery: Landscape & Memory, June 5-24, 2016. Over 50 people, ages 7 to 96, entered our 2016 local artists exhibition! Nail art and sculpture, tattoo designs and portraits, two Eiffel Towers and 3 fabric artists. Plus drawings by amazing young people that let us know the future of art and creativity is in good hands. Opening reception 2 p.m. Sun., June 5. Admission is always free! 49 Smith St. E. in Yorkton. New Horizons Friday Night Dance 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK. Great night of dancing Everyone is welcome Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Admission: $9.00 Music by: Old Country Lads - Friday, July 1st. Ron & Sandra Rudoski - July 8th. Gerry’s Boys - July 15th. The Zayshleys - July 22nd. Memory Lane - July 29th. For more information Call Peter: 306-782-1846 Yorkton Family Resource Centre Drop In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway. Monday to Saturday – 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. www.yorktonfrc.ca Free to participate! Yorkton Lake Golf & Country Ladies Club is looking for new and existing members to golf in their Fun Golf every Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This is a beautiful 9 hole golf course and we welcome all ages as well as any inexperienced golfers. Crossroads A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Thursdays 1:15-2:30 p.m. Family Resource Center SIGN on Broadway *Free childcare and transportation available* & Thursdays 630 - 8:30 p.m. Shelwin House (please call for address) *Adults (women) only* Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-7837233 for more information. 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 1:00 to 4 p.m. for the afternoon for pool and crib, light lunch included. For info. call Helen at 306-783-0802 or Joan at 306-783-6042. 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
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 306-521-0332, 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 306-783-4544 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” 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 306-782-0460, Shanni at 306-783-9145 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for details. Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call Del Lubiniecki at 306-548-5518 for more details. 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 306-782-9389 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 306-782-5748 for information.
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 306-783-7912 for details. Kinette Club of Yorkton • Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact Club President – Melissa Kirwan at 306-730-7733
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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 306-7827930 or 306-782-7782 or email mbozsik@sasktel.net.
Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Monthly Meetings Yorkton Public Library For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 306-783-7054.
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 306-782-3471. To place your Community Event contact The News Review at 306-783-7355, or e-mail: editorial @yorktonnews.com.
The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 306-783-2582 for details. 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 306-782-2994; or Joanne 306-783-3034. Adult Dance Group (Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble) Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Call John Denysek at 306-782-1559 or email: jdenysek@sasktel.net to join or to learn more. Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.
COOL CAT – Hey there, my name’s Colo. I’m a three year old spayed female cat, and I’m looking for a new home to call my own. If you’re a loving, responsible family who wants a cat that will love you right back, be sure to come visit the SPCA, call 306-783-4080 or visit www.yorktonspca.com. Submitted Photo.
Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is under way 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 306-782-1783. 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 306-786-2582 (days) 306-782-4182 (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. For more information call: Margaret Yost 306-728-4744 or St. Paul Lutheran Church at 306-783-4266. 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 306-783-0290 or 306-783-6211.
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