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Sunflower showcases new experiments By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Every year, attendees at the Sunflower Fine Art Craft Market have the chance to see a mix of favorite booths and firsttime exhibitors. Three women who have just started a new venture took the opportunity to go to Sunflower with their art. Jude McConachie, Moira Knight and Dorothy MacPhedran began painting with alcohol-based ink together in the past year. While just starting with the form, all three women have fallen in love with the art form and the freedom it represents. “There are so many different styles when it comes to alcohol ink. We’re doing it on tile, but there are other things you can put it on, whether it’s glass or metal or paper,” McConachie says. The partnership between the artists has them linked through the medium they use, but each one has a different style, ranging from calm prairie landscapes to exuberant flowers. “The three of us do different styles, different ideas, and we get togeth-
er, and get three or four pieces done in an afternoon,” said MacPhedran. All three women love how the medium has a relative lack of control, as they feel more free to create and don’t have to worry as much about structure and can just use the ink to create. The form also allows for riskfree experimentation, MacPhedran says. If the artist doesn’t like what they created, they can literally wipe the slate clean. “What I really like about this is being free, being able to put something down and making beautiful art from it. Putting down a splash of colour and making beautiful art from it,” Knight says. MacPhedran is a potter, and also brought some of her pottery to the show as well. Mostly working in functional pottery, she also will try new ways to design her pottery, using things like horse hair and a mix of sugar, flour and water to scorch designs into the pottery during the firing. “Like any hobby, you get into it and keep learning all the time, nothing is static.” While this was the
ALCOHOL INK is the medium used by Moira Knight, Dorothy MacPhedran and Jude McConachie. The women, who have been working in the medium for a year, were one of the new booths at the Sunflower Fine Art Craft Market. Photo by Devin Wilger. first time at Sunflower, went to school with some not be happier with the registered to the organiMacPhedran says is was of the organizers and met event itself, from the zation of the entire event like showing at home, several cousins at the assistance they were overall. They hope to be not the least because she event itself. They could given at the time they back next year.
Finding the faces inside pieces of wood under the bathroom sink, as Stachiw carves in things like plungers. “Any wood is special, so you take items that somebody wouldn’t take a second look at and give it new life.” The length of time it takes to do a typical piece depends on the wood itself. A softer wood tends to be easier to work with, so a piece made on a soft wood can take about 2-3 days, while with a hard
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer When you look at a piece of wood, what do you see? It might not be the same as what Rory Stachiw sees. The wood carver from Wishart, Sk. tries to find the spirit of the wood, carving out faces in the wood he finds. Wood spirits bring good luck and protection according to legend, says Stachiw, and they can be found in any piece of wood. “Each piece of wood is unique. What I try to do is find the face that is hidden within, and then I try to release it. The face is there, you just have to find it.” Those spirits can be anywhere, whether it’s in wood found in nature or
wood it can take 3-4 days to complete. Factoring in the time it takes to find the wood itself, some of the larger pieces can take around a week. The majority of the wood is from Saskatchewan, and Stachiw finds it wherever he travels in the province. Since he goes around the province both for craft shows and to go fishing, he has plenty of opportunity to find wood
in the province. “Anywhere I go I’m looking for that unique piece.” Sunflower was a good weekend for Stachiw, with a positive response from attendees and plenty of sales of his wood spirits. If someone wants one of their own and didn’t have the chance to visit Sunflower itself, they can email Stachiw at emeraldarts@sasktel. net
FRONT PAGE PHOTO – The Scouts in Yorkton are getting ready to go to the Canadian Scouts Jamboree in Halifax in 2017. In order to take the trip east, they first took a trip to the past, hosting a Medieval Feast at St. Mary’s. With fighting vikings, jesters, the chance to put people in the pillory and the food that a big feast requires, the night was an entertaining way to go back in time. The group needs to raise $50,000 to send everyone to the event. Photo by Devin Wilger. RORY STACHIW finds the faces inside pieces of wood, whether it’s found in nature or under the sink. He was at the Sunflower Fine Art Craft Market selling his wares. Photo by Devin Wilger.
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Quinn Haider making a run for city council By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer An elementary school principal has put his hat in the ring in the upcoming municipal elections. Quinn Haider has announced his intention to run for a seat on city council. He describes it as an opportunity to give back to a city which Haider says has given him a multitude of opportunities over the years, whether in his career or his personal life. Haider believes he is well equipped to represent the families of the city, drawing from his
years within the education system. “I want to represent Yorkton’s family on city councils. I’ve been an educator for 24 years, and a school principal or vice-principal for 15 years, which has given me multiple opportunities to meet thousands of students and hundreds of families. I want to act on their behalf and make sure that any decisions we make in Yorkton involve them. I want to speak on their behalf.” While Haider is reluctant to criticize any current members of council, he wants to make sure that the families of the
city are well represented on council, and feels that he is well equipped to do that. “Council I know has a very important job, and they represent a wide range of people. Business owners, for example. But I want to make sure the average, every day person is represented.” Haider also recognizes that whoever gets a council seat, if he is among them they will have to work together, something that he is looking forward to. “I’m all about collaboration, and some of the other candidates, including current council mem-
bers, have encouraged me to run. It was in discussions where I have been walking my dog down the street, with a city councillor, where they have said to me hey, you should do this, you know people... You would be an asset to our community.” The city is facing some infrastructure challenges in the near future, and one of Haider’s main concerns is the impending Broadway reconstruction that is becoming increasingly necessary. “I don’t think it’s any big surprise that Broadway is going to need significant work pretty soon, and the
money for that is going to come from us. Government grants aren’t necessarily going to be there. We have to work together to find some creative solutions to solve that problem. I want to be a part of that.” The council run has been in the works for a while, and Haider says that while he has wanted to run for a long time, now that his kids are older he is now able to have the time to dedicate to a council position. He credits the support of his family, his school and his parish priest for making it possible to make a council run.
QUINN HAIDER is making a run for city council. The principal of St. Paul’s School says that he will be dedicated to giving the families of the city representation on council. Photo by Devin Wilger.
Foster families needed in Yorkton and area By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Saskatchewan needs foster families. Yorkton alone has seen a 50 per cent decline in the number of foster families in the city, and that decline in numbers is making it a challenge to find a home for all the children who need it. The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association and the Ministry of Social Services hope to reverse this trend, and have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the need for foster families in the province and the
region. Deb Davies, executive director of the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association, says the campaign is focused on younger children, babies and toddlers. She says that they want to focus on younger kids because it’s not something many people realize is necessary. “The more common perception of foster care is older children that are requiring out of home care.” The goal in Yorkton itself is to allow kids to remain in their home community when they
require out of home care. Davies emphasizes that this is a Saskatchewanwide issue, but Yorkton is a focus because there is such a large decline in the number of foster families available. They are not looking for one specific family profile, Davies says, but instead are trying to find families who are able to take in children. “We are looking for all kinds of families. Typically we are looking for families that are perhaps empty nesters, we are looking for single families, anyone that feels that fostering would
September 18 is Yorkton’s Terry Fox Run Across Canada, on September 18, people will be running to raise money for cancer research for the Terry Fox Run. Yorkton is no exception, and this year’s run is ready to go on September 18 at the Gloria Hayden Community Centre. The event begins at 11:00 a.m., and the event will feature barbecue by Mr. Mikes. A wide range of local businesses will be supporting the event, contributing to grab bags or event requirements, such as banners or a PA system. Katelynn Wilkinson, event organizer, is in her second year organizing the event. She says that she wanted to get involved because Fox was an inspiration to her, as well as to people she knows who have been diagnosed with cancer. “Just knowing his story and how he pushed so hard for people to know about cancer, raise money for cancer and just help people, it’s inspiring and it really lifts them up, what you can do even you’re down and out.” This year, one of the promoted aspects is Terry’s Team, where cancer survivors can sign up for the event and get special recognition as well as a free shirt. Wilkinson believes that people who are surviving cancer can be an inspiration to oth-
ers as Fox was for the country as a whole. “It’s something to be proud of that you’re beating this.” There will be two runs for participants, either 5km or 10kms. The route will be the same as in previous years, with the Yorkton Terriers serving as course marshals. “You can walk, bike, run, go with your dogs, rollerblade. There are many options, it’s not strictly a running event.” Continuing the run in Yorkton, Wilkinson believes it’s important to
have this event to promote a healthy lifestyle through running, as well as showing people battling cancer that there is a community supporting them. “People who are battling cancer, sometimes they feel that they are alone even though there are other people suffering. Having people rally around you and support, feeling that you’re not going through this alone and there are people willing to help and fight for you, I think that’s a really big deal.”
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be a good fit for their family and they are able to open their home and open their heart to children requiring out of home care.” Davies herself was a foster parent for over 28 years, and describes it as challenging, but worthwhile. “It’s one of the most difficult things you will do in your life, but it’s one of the most rewarding opportunities that you will have, being able to help a child and their family be reunited, and being able to build strong supports for them in
their communities to be successful, it’s very rewarding.” There is no magic number for foster families, Davies says, but they want to increase the number of families who can care for these children, for the sake of the child’s future. “We have had situations where younger children have been placed in group care or hotels. We want children to be placed, when they require care out of their own home, to be placed in a family setting, because we know there
are better outcomes.”
Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent is encouraged to call 1-800-667-7002 to get more information and apply. Anyone who calls will receive an information package and be referred to the Ministry of Social Services. Applicant families need a criminal record check and family interviews, as well as to successfully complete training.
“We will work with them to make sure this is the right fit for them and their families.”
Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is herby given that nominations for the office(s) of: Mayor: City of Yorkton Councillor: City of Yorkton - Number to be Elected Six (6) Board Member: Good Spirit School Division No. 204 - City of Yorkton Subdivision - Number to be Elected Three (3)
Board Member: Christ the Teacher Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 212 - City of Yorkton Subdivision - Number to be Elected Four (4) will be received by Kathy Ritchie - Returning Officer or Jessica Matsalla —Associate Returning Officer, for the City of Yorkton on the 21st day of September, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday), commencing on the 6th day of September, 2016 to the 20th day of September, 2016. Forms may be submitted: a) personally by the candidate or by an agent (must also provide an ‘Appointment of Candidate’s Agent’ form), to the Returning Officer’s Office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 37 — Third Avenue North, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. b) by registered or ordinary mail to P.O. Box 400 — Yorkton, Saskatchewan — S3N 2W3; c) by fax at 306-786-6880; d) or by e-mail to kritchie@yorkton.ca or jmatsalla@yorkton.ca Note: In the case of Nomination papers being submitted by an agent or permitted in b), c) and d), the ‘Candidate Contact Information Form’, must accompany the Nomination Paper and the onus is on the Candidate to ensure that the completed nomination papers are received by the Returing Officer or Associate Returning Officer prior to the deadline of 4:00 p.m. — September 21, 2016. Nomination forms may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office — City Hall or on the website at www.cityofyorkton.ca. Nomination forms for the School Division Board Members may also be obtained from the respective School Division offices. Please Note: Nomination Forms for the office of City of Yorkton Mayor and City of Yorkton Councillor, must be accompanied by a ‘Criminal Record Check.’ The Criminal Record Check takes five (5) business days to be prepared by the local detachment of the RCMP. Dated this 31st day of August, 2016. Kathy Ritchie - Returning Officer
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It cannot be said frequently or loudly enough that we have a drunk driving problem in Saskatchewan. Nothing is more emblematic of that fact than last week’s conviction of Don McMorris, the former minister responsible for SGI. The irony, that the very guy in the province whose job it was to take drinking and driving seriously was arrested and charged on August 5 for not taking drinking and driving seriously is indicative of an attitude problem that, according to at least one poll is shared by far too many Saskatchewan residents. In court September 7, we all found out how serious McMorris’s offence was. Two people reported the minister’s government vehicle weaving on Hwy 1 near White City at approximately 11:30 a.m. He also almost rear-ended another vehicle at a Tim Hortons drive-thru. It is now no wonder why he was driving so poorly. The Court heard McMorris gave two breath samples with readings of .20 and .21 blood-alcohol content (BAC), two-and-half times the legal limit. More to the point, research indicates the effects of a .20 BAC may include: Feeling dazed, confused or otherwise disoriented. Needing help to stand or walk [much less drive]. Not feeling the pain of injury. Potential nausea and vomiting. Impaired gag reflex creating a choking risk if vomiting does occur. Blackouts. McMorris’s explanation was that he had been drinking the night before and felt like he was okay to drive when he woke up in the morning. Poor judgment at best. There are plenty of conclusions one might draw from that version of events concerning the former minister’s lifestyle and tolerance to alcohol. The judge even expressed concern about how much alcohol McMorris must have consumed the night before to produce such high readings the following morning. Alternative explanations, such as perhaps he is not being perfectly truthful, also have implications about the man personally, but he appears to be taking corrective action. He has resigned from cabinet, apologized (seemingly fully and sincerely) and is receiving counseling. One reporter who covered his court appearance commented he looked thinner and healthier. After his court appearance, he briefly addressed reporters. “I’m extremely embarrassed and ashamed of my actions on that day,” he said. “There are no excuses.” Some, the leader of the Opposition, for example, would like to see him also resign as MLA for Indian Head-Milestone saying he has breached the Code of Conduct for sitting MLAs. We rehash all of this here because McMorris is merely a high-profile example of something that continues to happen all too frequently in Saskatchewan. As stated above he is emblematic of a serious problem. Saskatchewan continues to lead all the provinces in drunk driving deaths and injuries. And not by a little bit. People die on Saskatchewan roads at more than double the national average. We have a third again as many alcohol-related fatalities than the next worst province, PEI. High profile cases such as McMorris don’t seem to help, at least not enough. Tougher laws, which came into effect in 2014, do not seem to help, at least not enough. Significant jail time in drunk driving causing death cases, such as the 10 years Catherine McKay got in July for killing a Saskatoon family of four, do not seem to help, at least not enough. Endless awareness campaigns by governments and community organizations do not seem to help, at least not enough. Editorials such as this, do not seem to help, at least not enough. What is it going to take, Saskatchewan? It seems every single person in the province is going to have to shoulder some of the responsibility for making it socially unacceptable to get behind the wheel after drinking. It is difficult, yes, to tell someone not to drive, or to take away a friend’s or family member’s car keys, or to report them if they refuse to listen to reason, but what choice have we got. It is time to stop the carnage.
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Look at Georgia’s film industry As someone who has turned on a television in the past five years, I’ve seen a lot of productions based out of Georgia. The state in the southern US has done a lot of work getting film production to set up shop, with a lot of the credit going to some appealing tax incentives. As a result, Georgia is the place to go if you want to do a TV show, and is giving the television a distinct, slightly muddy, but otherwise appealing look. But I would argue that there is a place in the world that is being under-used for film production, somewhere with many of the locations you need, whether you want to make something unique and distinctive or something that could be set pretty much anywhere. And that place is right here, this province, right now. Location-wise, there’s not much you can’t do here. Need a city? Saskatoon and Regina can do it, they’ve got the look of an urban center and can be endlessly adaptable as a result – you can see some distinct architecture in both places, but you can also see some very indistinct architecture if you want a production that can be set anywhere. Need a rural town? We have plenty. Need a lake? We are well supplied with lakes, you could find a lake to fit any lake setting you desire. Need somewhere for a western? Wide open prairie is a trademark. Need to set a film in modern Ukraine? We actually have a pretty similar landscape, and you can make your point about what is happening in that country without actually dealing with the dangers associated with the current political situation. Need somewhere post-apocalyptic? Why not go to Uranium City? We’ve got all four seasons, which is handy if you want to set anything in winter – which you can’t do in Georgia. So what can we do? Well, we do something that nobody in the current government actually wants to do, given their history with the film industry. In short, we take the Georgia model for tax incentives, and do the same thing. Film production loves tax incentives, it’s part of the reason why Georgia has a booming industry. Saskatchewan can use that as leverage, but also use the fact that it’s a Canadian province to its advantage. We can produce a ton of Canadian content, which the CRTC would very much like to exist and to air, whether on streaming services, on traditional television or in theatres. We can do productions for studios south of the border for a relatively low amount of money, something that has lead to Vancouver being one of the big guns in North American film production, right under Los Angeles and New York. If we made an attractive province for film production, we could be Canada’s Georgia.
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But then the other question, why do we want to do it? Film production, from a low budget documentary or a big budget Hollywood thriller, employs people. Lots of people, beyond just the cast, the entire crew. Let’s make a hypothetical film production in Yorkton. A lot of the actors would come from out of town, but not all of them – some roles could be cast locally. Lots of people in the crew would come from out of town, but other roles could be filled with local people. There’s not much of a film specialization in the city right now, nobody is filming anything here, but I’m sure local catering companies would love to serve as the craft services team for any potential film production. It would pump a lot of money into the area. But the other advantage could be tourism. I know watching Stranger Things – produced in Georgia, and part of the reason I got this idea in my head – I was struck by some of the locations in the show. I thought it might be nice to visit some of those places. It’s a well shot show, and the geography is interesting enough to make the idea of visiting the locations it uses very appealing. So let’s go back to the idea of a film production in Yorkton. If the film or series is good, people might want to come here and see the locations first hand, travel in the same places as their favorite characters. It is a tiny rush to see places you have been on the big screen. For instance, since every western for a period of time was filmed in the Monument Valley in America, and I’ve also been there, I find myself pointing out that I’ve been to these places and have visited those sites up close. It also happened the one time I saw a film that was made in Saskatoon – they’re rare, and the film in question was really bad, but I still liked it a lot more thanks to spotting some old haunts among the filming locations. It has been a long time since the old film tax credit disappeared, and nothing has really replaced it to the extent that would make film production a major industry in the province. That’s a shame, because we have much to show the world and nobody willing to use us to show it. When I look at Georgia, and I do almost any time a television gets turned on, I see what we could do, and aren’t doing.
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More than just the North Star Mars and Saturn are still low in the south west 30 minutes after sunset. Enough about that. Let’s talk flags. The Territorial Flag and the Coat of Arms of Nunavut feature the North Star, Polaris, in their designs. Not to be outdone, the State Flag of Alaska consists of a blue background emblazoned with eight gold stars, seven in the shape of Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), and a larger one representing the North Star. By coincidence, the flag shows the positions of the star and Big Dipper as they would appear about 9pm if you
went outside tonight. The North Star is obviously important to northern communities as a constant beacon in the sky, especially during the long, dark months of winter. Historically, Polaris was used by sailors for navigation, mainly because it’s always in the same place even as the rest of the sky rotates around it. However, it holds a special place with astronomers as well. Once it’s dark enough that a decent number of stars show up, grab your Alaskan flag, step outside, and face north. About half way up the
The Universe from your own back yard by Jim Huziak jim@darkskies.ca. sky, you will find Polaris with the Big Dipper off to its left (below it by midnight). Looks pretty ordinary, but looks can be deceiving. Polaris is a yellow supergiant, 4.5 times the size of the Sun, at a distance of about 434 light years. It is also a triple star, with one of the companions easily
visible in small telescopes. To be accurate, maybe we should be calling it the North Stars. But, what makes it really special is that Polaris is also a low amplitude Population I classical Cepheid variable, and the closest one of its kind. Refresher: a Cepheid variable is a star that pulsates in size
and brightness on an extremely regular period. The pulsation rate is closely tied to the brightness, so depending on how fast it’s pulsing, you can tell how far away it is by how bright it appears. Cepheids are among the basic measuring sticks for distances across galaxies, so having one virtually on our doorstep to study is a gift. Polaris will always be our neighbourhood Cepheid, but thanks to an Earth-wobble called precession, its current position of official Pole Star is temporary. Turn around, face
south and look up. Just short of overhead, you will spot Vega, the second brightest star north of the equator. Twelve thousand years ago, Vega was the North Star, and in another fourteen thousand, it will be again. It is unclear as to whether Alaska will have to change its flag. But, for now, appreciate that the easiest star in the sky to find holds down two very important jobs, and it’s available on any clear night, in exactly the same place, twelve months a year, from your own back yard.
Reality of education spending in Sask It’s that time of year again when parents across Saskatchewan are sending their kids off to school after the summer break. And when parents meet in the schoolyards and drop-zones for the first time in months, conversations may turn to “cuts” in education funding, the elimination of an education assistant, the state of class sizes, or perhaps even the closing of a school. So it’s an opportune time to understand the reality of education spending in Saskatchewan versus the convenient rhetoric. It’s easy for administrators, politicians, and other apologists for public schools to blame the observed problems on a lack of funding. It allows education leaders to
point the finger at someone else. The reality, however, is that the public school system in Saskatchewan has received large increases in funding over the last decade, which implies that the problems in the education system relate to organization and management rather than funding. First, some facts about education spending on public schools in Saskatchewan. According to data from Statistics Canada, total spending on public school education in Saskatchewan has grown from about $1.5 billion in 2004-05 to $2.5 billion 2013-14, the most recent year of available data. That’s an increase of almost $1 billion in education spending on public schools in just a
decade. (Unlike Saskatchewan’s provincial budget, we’ve added pension and capital spending into overall education spending totals.) Furthermore, because it ignores enrolments, that $1 billion increase underestimates the real increase in education spending in the province. Statistics Canada data indicate that over the same 10-year period, enrolment in public schools in Saskatchewan declined 1.5 per cent, from roughly 176,000 students to about 173,000 students. Accounting for the higher spending levels and lower number of students means that the per student level of spending in public schools increased 39.0 per cent between 2004-
05 and 2013-14. (And this data accounts for the effects of inflation). Specifically, per student spending in public schools in Saskatchewan increased from $10,476 in 2004-05 to $14,562 in 2013-14. No other province spends as much per student, and no other province experienced a percentage increase as high as Saskatchewan over that period. Simply put, Saskatchewan is spending considerably more money now, on a per student basis, on public schools than it did a decade ago. This is not to say that individual schools, school districts, and even the province as a whole are not struggling with K-12 education. Indeed, many parents (including the two authors of this article)
are acutely aware of resource challenges at our local schools. But the explanation for these individual resource challenges cannot be a lack of money. And it certainly can’t be from a cut in education spending, which as noted above, has actually been increased dramatically over the last decade. Rather, for an explanation for resource challenges in Saskatchewan’s public schools, look to how the system is organized and managed. Public schools suffer from the same incentive and organizational problems as any other government agency or department, which leads to the misallocation and wasting of resources. Archaic regulations,
union monopoly (which helps create misaligned incentives for both bureaucrats and educators), lack of responsiveness to parental demands, and centralized, prescriptive curriculum are just a few of the many handcuffs holding back Saskatchewan’s public school systems. Consequently, the problems in Saskatchewan public education require a fundamental restructuring rather than simple complaints about a lack of resources.
Deani Van Pelt and Jason Clemens are coauthors of the recently released report Education Spending and Public Student Enrolment in Canada.
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This and that in lieu of ‘Rider success The ‘Riders are left as a footnote to the Canadian Football League season, so the effort to pound the computer keys about the team seems too much to bear. The Toronto Blue Jays continue on their roller coaster season. They go from days where they look near invincible, almost having us dream World Series, then going so cold they might be playing a midwinter classic series. To say the team is confounding this year would be something of an understatement. Running hot they can be scary good. But when bats go cold or the bullpen tires when starters struggle, the team is very middle-ofthe-road at best. It can be a tad frustrating as a fan, especially as nights grow longer, and new fall television has not launched, so what do you watch? Yes I still watch the Jays, or at least innings here and there as time allows, and I will DVR two or three CFL games to watch later so I can fast forward through boring video replays (please enough already), and repetitive commercials, but I do sometimes wish there was other options. I can hear the NFL proponents rallying to that league, but I am Canadian, proudly so, so watching a sport league with no Canadian franchises is just boring. It’s not just the NFL in that regard. I love lacrosse, both box and field. Of course the indoor pro league has several Canadian teams including now the Saskatchewan Rush, so following the National Lacrosse League is easy. In fact, it’s my favourite sport to watch these days. Major League Lacrosse is the outdoor pro league, and after Hamilton moved to Florida the league became much harder to watch without a Canadian franchise to rally behind. The saving grace is the number of NLL players, most Canadian, who extend their playing days by turning to the MLL for the summer, so I do watch my share on the league via www.laxsportsnetwork.com However, the MLL season is now complete. There is the made up Ode to Gary Bettman
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hockey tournament going on with the ridiculous youngsters team and the bizarre team Europe, which holds all the interest for me of a paper cut. I’m sure ‘Sir’ Sidney Crosby is playing, and the ‘Anointed One’ Connor McDavid probably leads to the ‘baby brigade’ but as far as TV time, I’ll watch not a period. Call me when the best are at the Olympics playing for their country on a real international stage, and I’ll tune-in. So I start to look ahead. In basketball the Toronto Raptors will be entertaining, and should still fight for second best in the east, Cleveland needing a lot to go wrong not to repeat. But really can Golden State, less a disaster of mega proportions, not win the title? I suppose there is the allure of a train wreck here, you have to watch, even as you wonder why,
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but the NBA is now the realm of ‘mega teams’, top players coming together to rule for a short time. Lebron James did it going to Miami for four seasons, and Golden State after last year’s final loss are doing it now. Some seem to like that the NBA is at best a three horse race this year, and two of those horses appear to have thrown a shoe as they look to trail the Warriors headed to the season. I, on the other hand, in part as a Raptors fan, am not a fan of the seemingly clear cut favourite. It stands to make most games throughout the season have about as
much relevancy as a month old newspaper. Granted on a given night the Raptors should be entertaining, and they will win more often than they lose, but to what end with the Warrior beast waiting out there to consume all? For me, I much prefer a league with a level of parity. That can mean a level of mediocrity too, or seems to in the sense any number of teams can win on a given night, setting up a lot of teams flirting around .500, but if the games are competitive so-be-it. The National Hockey League has that much
going for, although how they achieved it has created what is best described as ‘Bettman’s Boredom’. Smothering team defence, forwards flopping in front of shots like pike dragged onto shore while fishing, most goaltender equipment, and a ruleset that needs desperately updated, have stymied offence and led to generally boring games, but teams that lack talent can stay in such games. That has led to a level of parity but at the cost of devolving hockey to a new level of coring most nights. So the games often induce loud snoring on chesterfields across the land, but when you do wake, you will have to check the scores to see who won. That said I’ll admit I’ll be ready for the new NHL season to start. With no Canadian franchises in the playoff hunt last year, I tuned out the league when the
regular season ended. The question this year of course is whether Canadian teams will climb back into the playoffs? There will be the fun of the season. Winnipeg should be exciting. Edmonton, not that I am a fan, have to be better after moves this summer. Calgary too, should be improved. Montreal, by virtue of having Carey Price back in net, and who isn’t interested to see if the Shea Weber acquisition turns out? Toronto, a team I grew up liking, Dave Keon, Darryl Sittler, Mats Sundin, should be interesting to watch. They finally seem on a path that should get them to better, albeit not overnight. I’d settle for entertaining and competitive since the team is often on TV to watch. Continued on Page A9
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;RIDER Continued from Page A6 Ottawa should fit the parity mold nicely, and with Kyle Turris, the Yorkton Terrier killer from our past in the fold, they are at least worth watching the scoreboard
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amount of preservatives and refined sugar they have. Do not choose chocolate covered ones as they defeat the purpose of making a healthy choice to begin with. Also the harder granola bars are usually healthier than the softer ones. Popcorn, as long as it not drenched in butter, is a great option and a good source of fiber. It is obviously okay (and recommended) that our children consume fat in their diets as it is all part of brain development. Fat intakes should be monitored but not eliminated. Whole-wheat crackers are another healthy option. Again this may require reading a few labels, but a perfect opportunity to replace amounts of white flour in their diets with whole wheat. I am not a dietitian, and these suggestions are merely that. I feel that is our job as parents to keep educated. Contacting a dietitian, for proper moderations for your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced diets of all the food groups, is highly recommended.
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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 appoint-
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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” 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 306-621-0523 (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. 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. Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church. 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 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.
Members appreciation and social to follow Sunday September 25, 2016 Time; 1:30 PM Please attend this is your meeting New Horizons Senior Centre 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, Sk.
To place your Community Event contact The News Review at 306-783-7355, or e-mail: editorial @yorktonnews.com.
Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Monthly Meetings Yorkton Public Library For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 306-783-7054. 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. 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. 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. New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton General meeting AND
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