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MS Walk launches 2015 event in Yorkton By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
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As this province has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis in the world, people in Saskatchewan are bound to know someone who is living with MS. On May 3, Yorkton will host its Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk, one of 13 walks in the province, and one of the biggest fundraisers for the MS society in Canada. Colleen Hennan, Community Engagement Coordinator with the MS Society of Canada, says that this year the big change will be moving outdoors, starting at Yorkdale school. Hennan says that they’re excited to have the new route and hope that it will be a beautiful day to raise money. Money raised by the walk is split in two directions. Half is used on research to find treatments and a cure, while the other half is spent on programming for people affected by MS. Examples include education sessions, support group and exercise programs. “We really do have a wide range of services and programs that we are able to put on with the MS Society.” Canada has the highest rate of MS in
MS AMBASSADOR Amanda Matechuk has been living with MS for the past 16 years, and says she has seen the impact the MS Walk and the MS Society itself can have in people’s lives. The Yorkton MS Walk is at Yorkdale School on May 3.
that nobody knows what causes MS or why it’s so prevalent in this country. “The other side of the coin to the high rates in Canada is that we believe that we will find the cure here, in Canada.” MS Ambassador Amanda Matechuk was diagnosed with the condition in high school sixteen years ago. She says she is involved because it’s a way to help people like herself. “It’s an opportunity to do something positive. Because I have MS that can essentially help me, and help other people with MS. I’m not a researcher, so I won’t be finding the cure, but I will make sure the people who are able to do that have the funds necessary.” The support that the walk gets is something inspiring to Matechuk, as she sees people come out and support the cause. “You realize there are other people affected, you’re not completely alone.” Matechuk is also a support group leader, and says that it’s a way to find people who understand what your going through. She says when she was diagnosed she didn’t have people to talk to about it or understood the disease.
“It’s nice to be with people who understand, you don’t have to explain what it’s like to have MS because they all know.” In the years since Matechuk was diagnosed, there have been dramatic changes in the way MS has been treated, including the introduction of oral options for treatment. “Just not having to do an injection every day and just taking a couple pills like Tylenol, people take Tylenol every day and it’s no big deal. It’s so freeing when you have MS and you can just take a couple of pills... Doing an injection, there’s a lot of preparation both physically and mentally, and there were a lot of side effects for the injectable drugs.” Seeing where the funds raised go, Matechuk says that she believes events like the MS Walk are making a real impact in the lives of people like her. “The MS Society is really putting every effort forward to find a cure for MS.” Whether walking, volunteering or sponsoring a walker, Hennan says that the MS Society wants everyone to get involved in any way they can. Participants can register at http:// www.mswalks.ca.
Bookbag project supports early learning By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Families who use the Family Resource Centre in Yorkton will have a new opportunity to learn. A dozen bookbags have been donated to the centre by the Parkland College as part of a Workplace Essential Skills program for Aboriginal women over the age of
40, with students putting together the bags as part of their class. Each bag includes a book, craft and toy for students to bring home and enjoy with their families. There is also a cultural component, with six of the book bags having First Nations story included. Each bag is targeted towards a different age range, and the craft,
toy and book have been chosen to be appropriate for different kids. Kim Kyle-Zwirsky with the Parkland College explains that the project was designed to get students to work on the nine essential skills. She says that this project was a way to practically implement those skills, with numeracy, for example, coming through as the
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Stop deficits and pay debt After seven years of federal deficits following the 2008 economic downturn and subsequent massive stimulus binge, the federal government is finally on track to be back in the black. While this is long overdue, the government should be applauded nonetheless. But while balancing the budget is an important milestone, it is only a small part of the big picture. Balancing the budget simply means no more deficits. But the consequences of the past seven deficits are still with us: their cumulative effect has been to saddle Canadians with more than $150 billion in federal debt, for a grand total of around $614 billion. That’s more than $17,000 for every single man, woman and child in Canada. To put the consequences in perspective, in 2014 the government paid more than $28 billion in interest and other service payments on the debt. That’s $28 billion that can’t be spent on anything else, or returned to the pockets of Canadians. It’s the equivalent of 10% of all government spending – more than is spent on any single federal government department. (The largest department is National Defence, with a budget of approximately $20 billion.) It is, in short, a huge sum of money. This debt is a burden that was largely incurred over the last 40 years, and it will take at least as long to get rid of it. If the government paid $5 billion a year, indexed to inflation, it would take 66 years to pay it all off. (Although if they also budgeted to use the money saved in lower interest costs towards the debt, they could get it down to about 46 years.) As a rule, whenever a government is left with a surplus, that surplus is applied to outstanding debt. This is how the federal government managed to pay down $105 billion in debt between 1997 and 2008. However, relying on surpluses to lower the debt is troublesome. The problem is that even when governments find themselves with extra money – from higher revenues or lower expenditures – the temptation is always to spend it before it can be used to pay down debt. It’s the government equivalent of blowing your unexpected new raise on some fancy new electronics or an impromptu trip to the mall, rather than paying down the balance on your boring old credit card. The invisibility of debt to the average Canadian belies the huge burden it places on all of us, and also hides the lost opportunities that less debt would create: lower costs, lower taxes and more money for other priorities. So how can governments help expose the debt and create pressure to eliminate it? The solution lies in legislating debt repayment as a budgeted, line item expense just like any other government expense, to ensure that minimum amounts go towards repayment each year. Finance, Health, Defence: the costs for these departments are all anticipated and planned for. The competing needs of each are weighed against each other, and the government must then decide where to allocate money. By legislating a line item for debt, it would ensure debt is treated as a real, live issue by politicians as opposed to an afterthought to be dealt with only if the cupboard isn’t bare at the end of the year. The Harper government has taken a critical first step in getting the books balanced. What better way for them to signal their serious commitment to tackling the longer term problem then codifying debt repayment in legislation? Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Take the time to thank volunteers Happy National Volunteer Week, Canada! I’m so proud to live in a nation of volunteers, of people who give generously for the greater good. One act at a time, Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers are giving their time, their talent and their resources to those in need. That’s one in every three Canadians! They do so freely, because it’s the right thing to do. Together, the effect volunteers are having on this country is truly transformative. When I imagine millions of volunteers, I imagine a wave of generosity spreading from coast to coast to coast. Just think about all they achieve! About all we can achieve together. Each volunteer creates a ripple effect, inspiring others to follow suit. One act of giving at a time: this is how a smart and caring nation is built. I want to take this opportunity to thank the millions of volunteers who have given so much to so many. I would like to thank them for all they have done for others, and for all they continue to do. I am truly grateful. I also want to call on all of Canada’s volunteers to share their stories widely, to inspire others to give. Anyone who has spent time volunteering has
a story to tell. A story of compassion, of accomplishment, of personal growth and discovery. When we give, we of course help others and strengthen our communities, but we also grow as people. We learn who we are. As the saying goes, the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. The remarkable power of storytelling is one reason why I was so pleased to help inspire the My Giving Moment campaign. Since its launch two years ago, tens of thousands of Canadians have shared their stories at mygivingmoment.ca. And it’s about so much more than sharing stories: it’s about inspiring people and challenging them to give. There are so many ways to volunteer and give back, and so many wonderful tales to be told. During this National Volunteer Week, I ask you to thank a volunteer, and if you are one, to tell your story and to dare someone to find their giving moment. Even the biggest wave starts out as a ripple. So let’s start now! Thank you for giving rise to a new wave of caring and giving in Canada. David Johnston Governor General of Canada
Playoff superstitions coming out in full force Human beings look for patterns in pretty much everything they see. It’s a survival tactic, a way to anticipate danger, find food and shelter, something that has been developed since pre-historic man first began roaming the earth. It’s a useful thing, it allows us to predict when animals will come and go for hunting, it allowed us to develop agriculture and is part of the reason we are the dominant species on the planet. In what is doubtless going to be a point of frustration for many families in the next several months, it is also the reason why normally sane, rational people suddenly become incredibly superstitious during sports playoffs. The problem is that while looking for patterns is useful in a lot of ways, this habit can be triggered accidentally due to coincidences. To use the sports example, let’s look at the Ottawa Senators. There was actual debate and serious discussion about whether setting up some signs on an Ottawa street would “jinx” the team and prevent them from getting into the playoffs. The signs are part of a general promotional campaign that the city tends to do when the team does make the playoffs, but people argued that doing it early would ruin the team’s chances. This concern was amplified when the team then lost a game.
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger Of course, the signs had nothing to do with the team’s success or failure, but because we look for patterns people began to think that, in spite of the fact that it has nothing to do with the Senators’ playoff chances, maybe it does. It’s the same way with basically any tradition adopted to ensure a team wins. An old gross pair of underwear is worn during important games because that’s the underwear that was being worn during a different important game that was successful. A specific ritual has to be undergone because that was what happened when the team won a big game years ago, and if you keep doing it maybe it’ll help the team win again. It doesn’t make sense, but it reinforces a pattern.
There are going to be habits that do help a team succeed, most of which are conducted by the players themselves. Playoff beards might not actually enhance play, but as a bonding exercise they’re something that can draw players together, so while it seems like a silly tradition it actually has a function. Even pointless rituals can have the effect of having a player in the right frame of mind to play well, plus if they’ve developed a superstition themselves they’re going to be distracted if they don’t follow through. Stuff that superstitious teams do to keep a streak alive is going to seem strange to outsiders, but it might actually help a team win just because it’s getting them in the right frame of mind for what the team is about to do. When it comes to fans the patterns seem much more irrelevant, there is no way that the lucky hat has had any impact on their team’s performance. Then again, maybe they don’t need to. Maybe it’s the case that the rituals have the same meditative effect as they would for the actual team. The lucky hat calms the fans and lets them enjoy the game, and feel like an active participant in an admittedly stupid way. Their pattern recognition might have been tripped by a series of coincidences, but if it makes it more fun, is there any harm?
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To the Editor: On Canada Day 2006, Canadians were shocked by images of several young men urinating on the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Public outcry inspired the creation of Bill C-217, which criminalized the vandalism of war memorials and cemeteries. The law’s protections were widely applauded, but that applause may be premature given that public institutions also have proven susceptible to historical amnesia. In 2009, for example, the National Battlefields Commission cancelled a 250th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in the face of public opposition in Quebec. In 2011, Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B., demolished a nationally registered war memorial library to make way for a performing arts centre. In 2012, federal bureaucrats preparing for the 110th anniversary of the Boer War recommended downplaying Canada’s role as “sensitive” and potentially divisive. Meanwhile, the New Brunswick Museum’s board recently proposed building a storage facility over a portion of Saint John’s Riverview Memorial Park, one of Canada’s oldest war memorials and the prov-
ince’s only monument to 700 soldiers of the Boer War. The park’s defenders view this as desecration, while museum supporters argue it is merely asserting its stewardship over an aspect of provincial history. In each of these cases, local arguments have obscured a larger national issue: the degree to which public institutions are impeding understanding of our common history. This is caused by political correctness, opportunism and overweening faith of groups in their own cultural leadership. The cancellation of the re-enactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham seems a misguided concession to political correctness. As historian Desmond Morton noted in 2009, the proposed re-enactment was based on the latest scholarship and had been expected to improve public understanding of the roles played by previously undervalued participants, such as French colonial troops and Aboriginal allies. Its cancellation shortcircuited an important public conversation. The expansion plans produced by Mount Allison University and the New Brunswick Museum exhibit a different dynamic: opportunism. Building over historic sites sometimes
represents the path of least expense for developers, even when those developers bear the mantle of cultural leadership. Mistaking memorial space for vacant space can have serious consequences for the reputations of public institutions. Riverview Memorial Park, for example, contains an early cenotaph and century-old trees planted in memory of fallen soldiers and community members. The New Brunswick Museum’s proposal to build in the park would see the statue moved and trees replaced by an artifact storage facility. (The work is dependent on courts or the provincial government removing deed covenants designed to protect the park in perpetuity.) After two months of heated public discussion, the museum’s board announced in March that it will investigate alternatives. Many people I have spoken to no longer trust governments, universities and museums to act as disinterested guardians of our national past. They aren’t conspiracy theorists; they’re just aware of the gap between institutional intentions and institutional actions. It says something about how poorly we have managed our historical assets.
Why do these institutional failures and the falling away of public faith matter from a policy perspective? Because historical amnesia robs us of something important: an awareness of where we come from, the complexity of our past and the richness of our collectiv Unless historians can convince community and opinion leaders of the importance of remembering such details and the context they represent, we will continue to see significant aspects of Canada’s history relegated to the archives, while monuments are moved or destroyed. We need a national policy on monuments and memorial spaces that is rooted in awareness of the complexity of our history. This policy must opt to preserve historic monuments and discuss divergent historical experiences, rather than paving them over or pushing aside events of the past that have become politically unpopular today. Eric Marksis a former journalist, Rhodes Scholar and contributor to the Canadian Inventory of Historic Building. He lives in Saint John, N.B. This article first appeared in Inside Policy, the magazine of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. www.troymedia.com
Volunteers pay crucial roles To the Editor: This week, the Canadian Red Cross honours its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 12-18. Throughout the year, volunteers from across the country, generously donate their time to improving the lives of the most vulnerable individuals and communities. “Volunteers are an integral part of our team and we are sincerely thankful for all of our Saskatchewan volunteers,” says Cindy Fuchs, Provincial Director for the Red Cross in Saskatchewan. “They are the reason we are able to make such a significant impact on those in need.” With over two million
Canadians benefitting from Canadian Red Cross programs and services each year, the value that volunteers bring to the organization is incomparable. Over the past year, Canadians have relied on dedicated Red Cross volunteers who provide a sense of support and protection with their community presence. More than 20,000 volunteers play a critical role in contributing to all programs and services offered by the Red Cross. “We are honoured to have such passionate and devoted volunteers representing the work of the Red Cross from coast to coast across Canada,” added Fuchs. Volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross provides an
opportunity to give back to communities, meet new people, and help enhance career paths. To identify volunteer opportunities in your community, visit www. redcross.ca/volunteer. The Canadian Red Cross is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 189 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Canadian Red Cross
Cold beer sales will help SLGA To the Editor: New Democrats were pleased to hear renewed calls for Saskatchewan’s liquor stores to sell refrigerated beer. Cam Broten’s official Opposition has been calling for SLGA to be modernized. To continue to be profitable and to serve customers better, the NDP proposes better hours, greater product selection overall, more flexible pricing and a better selection of cold beer sales for SLGA
stores. The NDP also proposes SLGA Express kiosks in grocery stores, and making changes to better support the work of Saskatchewan’s craft beer, wine and spirits makers. “Liquor stores already serve the public in terms of the hundreds of millions of dollars in profits they consistently return to the province, paying for things like health care and education,” said NDP SLGA critic Cathy Sproule. “But, the status quo isn’t good enough in
terms of the quality of the stores. “It seems like this government is bent on holding SLGA back instead of encouraging the Crown to operate as a business – responsive to customers and competitive.” No formal law prevents SLGA from selling a variety of cold beer. “It’s just a lack of common sense on the part of this government,” said Sproule. “It’s time to modernize SLGA, and better serve Saskat-
chewan’s adults.” The NDP and Sask. Party have differences of opinion when it comes to operating SLGA and liquor sales in general in Saskatchewan. The government opposes an NDP proposal to make the liquor pricing system more competitive. Brad Wall also said the NDP proposal to make liquor available at grocery stores made him uncomfortable. NDP caucus Saskatchewan
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As Stephen Harper’s government fills the airwaves with messages of fear, war and terror – talking about anything but the faltering Canadian economy – it’s important to ask if Conservatives are putting their money where their mouth is. Given all of Mr. Harper’s heated rhetoric, you would think that agencies responsible for public safety – like the RCMP, for example – would be at the top of the government’s priority list. But think again. Since 2010, annual funding for the Mounties has declined in every year except one. The cuts add up to $598-million, or 18%. After five years of inflation are taken into account, the real effect is a budget reduction of 26%. The amount allocated by the government specifically for the RCMP’s key anti-terrorism unit (known as “INSET”) has been frozen ever since the Harper government came to power, even though the actual costs of that unit have more than tripled. But that’s not all. In addition to overt cuts and long-term freezes, there is also the sometimes insidious practice of “lapsing”. That’s where the funding for an agency (like the RCMP) gets announced by the government, voted by Parliament, and then a big chunk goes unused. It “lapses” and reverts to the government’s central treasury. This is what happened to about $10-million that had been ear-marked for the fight against child pornography. It was never utilized. Overall, over the past five years, more than a billion dollars in funding commitments to the RCMP have “lapsed”. Is the loss of that huge amount of money just bad management, or budget-cutting in disguise? And what are the consequences? The policing and security work of the RCMP get compromised. After the terrible events in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill last October, more police officers were required for national security. RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson testified to Parliamentary Committees that as many as 600 personnel had to be reassigned to that type of duty – taken away from the fight against organized crime, white collar crime, drugs and gangs. Given their inadequate resources, the Mounties have been forced to rob Peter to pay Paul. In addition, forensic labs in Regina, Winnipeg and Halifax have been closed. And the national criminal records database has been allowed to deteriorate under a serious backlog. This is what you get when the Harper government fails to “walk the talk” on public safety. The Conservatives claim they need to put new powers in the law, but police forces and security officers cannot fully utilize the laws already there when their budgets don’t give them the necessary resources. And new laws will be meaningless without the funding to make them work. And it’s not just the RCMP. Failures to properly support public safety agencies are riddled throughout the Harper regime: Maritime search and rescue. The border agency. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Security Intelligence Review Committee. National Defence and Veterans Affairs. The prison system. Canada’s emergency planning and response programs. Transportation safety – rail, air, marine and surface. Not to mention environmental protection and food safety. The well-being of Canadians is put at risk when these things are undermined. So why is this happening? It all goes back to Stephen Harper’s promise to a wealthy fraction of Canadians to provide them with a multi-billion-dollar tax break called “Income Splitting”, just as soon as he could declare a balanced budget. So honest or not, dangerous or not, Mr. Harper has been prepared to compromise even public safety to concoct the claim of a balanced budget before the 2015 election. A great many things have been sacrificed on that altar. And for what? So a small number of folks with incomes above $233,000 can get the biggest tax breaks. Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament Wascana
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Surgery wait times shortest in the country
A national report shows Saskatchewan patients are benefitting from improved access to surgery, with surgical wait times among the shortest in the country. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report, Wait Times for Priority Procedures in Canada, 2015, was released this morning. In Saskatchewan, 90 per cent of all patients had an offer of surgery within three months of booking between December 2014 and February 2015. “Since the launch of the four-year Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative in April 2010, we have made tremendous improvement in patients’ access to surgery,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Close to 10,000 more surgeries were performed last year, compared to five years ago, and the number of patients waiting more than three months for surgery has dropped by 87 per cent over the past five years.” The CIHI report indicates Saskatchewan is doing well in comparison
to other provinces in access to bypass surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery and cataract surgery (percentage of patients receiving surgery within the benchmark timeframe): Best wait times for bypass surgery Second best wait times in performing hip replacement surgery Second best wait times in performing knee replacement surgery Third best wait times in performing cataract surgery In cancer surgery, Saskatchewan is also doing well in comparison to other provinces in access to bladder, breast, colorectal and lung surgery (number of days within which 90 per cent of patients received surgery): Best wait times for bladder cancer surgery Best wait times for lung cancer surgery Third best wait times for breast cancer surgery Third best wait times for colorectal cancer surgery The full CIHI report is available at www.cihi.ca.
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Gas and petroleum land sales slower for western Canada
The April sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $5.3 million in revenue for the province, bringing 2015 land sale revenues after two sales to a total of $22.8 million. While April’s sale offered just 93 parcels, the upcoming June sale is featuring 177 parcels which compares favourably to the threeyear average of 152 parcels per sale. “It’s not surprising that land sales in western Canada would be affected by the dramatic drop in the price of oil, but responsible stewardship and sustainable development of Saskatchewan’s resources remain a priority for this government,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. The April sale saw the Swift Current area receive the most bids with sales of $2.0 million. The Lloydminster area was next at $1.3 million, followed by the WeyburnEstevan area at $1.1 million and the KindersleyKerrobert area at $893,060. The highest price paid for a single parcel was $558,280. Prairie Land & Investment Services Ltd. acquired the 1,036hectare lease north of Gull Lake. The highest price on a per-hectare basis was $6,312 and is shared by two parcels. Stomp Energy Ltd. submitted identical bids of
$101,563 on two adjacent16-hectare parcels located south of Stoughton. “To further the province’s investment goals, Saskatchewan will host the oil and gas industry at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference at Evraz Place in Regina later this month,” Boyd said. “The conference offers an international line-up of speakers who will cover topics including geology, crude oil transportation and the oil and gas supply chain. This event showcases an innovative, progressive industry that appreciates and understands the value of information sharing in our oil and gas community.” The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on June 8, 2015.
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Week designated for spring cleanup Yorkton residents will once again have free access to the local landfill for spring cleanup. Yorkton Council unanimously declared the week of May 11th to May 16th be declared Spring Yard Waste Clean Up Week. “It has been customary for the City to declare an annual Waste Clean Up Week to encourage residents of the City of Yorkton to clean up their properties to help improve the image and appeal of our community. To encourage participation, City Council has previously waived the landfill tip-
ping fees for residential refuse hauled in by city residents by car, halfton truck or single axle utility trailer. This campaign has been strictly for schools and City of Yorkton residents hauling in their own debris that has accumulated on their yard over the winter months,” explained Michael Buchholzer, Environmental Services Director, with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. “Program adjustments were made in 2014 to restrict the qualifying loads as originating from City of
Yorkton residents and allowable materials limited to yard debris such as broken tree branches, grass clippings or litter accumulated in yards during the winter months. As a result of these changes, the program was easier to control at the gate. “The program proposed for 2015 would have the same restrictions, while still promoting the clean-up of residential properties in the city.” For Yorkton residents to be eligible for the program they must meet the criteria as indicated below: *Present to the scale
attendant, a valid driver’s licence with a Yorkton civic address (no box numbers will be allowed under the program). *Cars, vans, sport utility vehicles, ½ ton truck body styles, and single axle trailers are eligible. *Material being disposed of must meet the “winter debris” criteria. “Winter debris” will be identified as broken tree limbs, grass mixed
with garbage and debris collected in your yard during the winter months. This program will not cover tree disposal, tree pruning, construction or demolition debris, household garbage such as furniture, lumber, rugs, beds, or household items. The landfill operator will evaluate the load, the type of vehicle and address to determine if it is acceptable under the free program. Any
loads not qualifying under the program will be accepted with the appropriate charges applied, detailed a report circulated to council. The program, which would run during regular landfill hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm., has been reviewed and approved by the Environmental Committee.
Unemployment rate low Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 4.4 per cent in March 2015 (seasonally adjusted), maintaining the lowest rate among the provinces for the 18th straight month, well below 6.8 per cent recorded nationally according to Statistics Canada. “We continue to have the lowest unemployment rate in Canada thanks to employers creating more new jobs for Saskatchewan people, showing confidence in our diverse economy,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “The increase in the number of jobs over last year is proof that Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong.” Job numbers in Saskatchewan were on the rise this March, up 6,400 (1.1 per cent) over last March, the third highest percentage growth among all provinces.
“In this year’s budget, our government made some major investments in skills and training,” Harrison said. “Our goal is to make sure Saskatchewan people have what they need to move into employment opportunities that are available now. This benefits employers and helps keep the economy moving forward.” Other highlights include: Full-time employment increased yearover-year by 8,700 and part-time decreased by 2,300. Regina’s employment was up 1,800 (+1.3 per cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up 2,100 (+1.3 per cent) compared to last March. Major year-over-year gains were reported for business, building and other support services, up 29.8 per cent; utilities up 8.8 per cent; other services up 7.1 per cent; educational
services up 6.8 per cent; finance, insurance, real estate and leasing up 6.6 per cent. O f f - r e s e r v e Aboriginal employment was up 400 (+0.9 per cent) from March 2014. Youth unemployment rate was 8.6 per cent (seasonally adjusted), lowest among the provinces, and below the national rate of 13.0 per cent. Saskatchewan’s employ ment increased 7,000 from the previous month with a rate of 1.2 per cent that ranked highest among provinces (seasonally adjusted). Nationally, employment was up 28,700 (+0.2 per cent, seasonally adjusted) from the previous month. In the rest of western Canada, Alberta’s employment was up 1,500 (+0.1 per cent), B.C. was up 5,700 (+0.2 per cent) and Manitoba was up 6,100 (+1.0 per cent) from the previous month (seasonally adjusted)
NEW YORK NEW YORK – Rail City Industries held its annual fundraiser at Painted Hand Casino Saturday with the theme “New York New York.” In addition to ticket sales, the organization raffled off a trip to anywhere Westjet flies, sold luggage tags to win door prizes and had a “cigarette” girl going around selling cookies and chocolates. Entertainment was provided by Sinatra impersonator Johnny Jay and traditional fashion show featured 1940s retro styles by Vintage Vault. Results of the fundraiser were not available at press time. N-R Staff
Flood measures in place
Saskatchewan residents will again be able receive assistance for emergency flood mitigation measures in 2015. The 2015 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) is now available to communities, rural municipalities, businesses, non-profit organizations, individual farm and country residences and cottages facing imminent flooding. New this year, the program will provide assistance to prevent damage from imminent flooding to water wells used for human consumptive purposes. “The safety and wellbeing of Saskatchewan people is a priority for our government,” Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency Scott Moe said. “We have a strong record of supporting communities in emergency situations, providing funding and expertise through programs like the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program. This year, in the 2015-16 Budget, we made EFDRP government policy ensuring it is available into the
future.” Since 2011, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested nearly $80 million into EFDRP for temporary and permanent works along with engineering and technical support for flood prevention. The program reimburses individuals and businesses for 85 per cent of the cost of approved permanent flood protection works that are built to provide protection from imminent flooding in 2015. Communities are eligible to recover 75 per cent of the cost of approved permanent flood protection works. Permanent flood protection works include projects like berms and cul-
verts. Projects must be approved by the Water Security Agency in order to qualify for funding. Requests for assistance under the program should be directed to the nearest Water Security Agency regional office or by calling toll free at 1-866-727-5420. The Water Security Agency was created to lead implementation of the 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan. It will improve water management capacity and service to individuals, businesses and communities across Saskatchewan. The agency brings together all of the major responsibilities related to water quality and quantity.
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KidsFirst programs making a difference
The Government of Saskatchewan is ensuring a better life for children and families by continuing to fund KidsFirst programs across the province. For 201516, the government will
provide $14.76 million to nine KidsFirst programs across the province through the ministries of Education and Health. “KidsFirst is an important part of our
government’s commitment to building strong families and communities,” Education Minster Don Morgan said. “Helping children get a good start in life is an important part of secur-
Good news for credit unions
Contributing to the continuing strength of the provincial economy, Saskatchewan credit unions grew system assets by 8.0 per cent to $19.7 billion, while loans grew 8.1 per cent to $15.8 billion. Combined, credit unions in the province returned close to $9 million to their members in the form of patronage and dividend programs. Saskatchewan credit unions are the financial institutions of choice for both urban and rural residents. In 2014, for the tenth year in a row, credit unions in a Canada-wide Ipsos Reid poll were rated as the top financial institutions for customer service. “Saskatchewan credit unions had another solid year, even though we are seeing downward
pressure on the provincial economy,” said Keith Nixon, CEO of SaskCentral. “The ability of credit unions to maintain their strong financial position has been partly a result of their success at controlling costs, but is also due to the growing demand for credit union services from small and medium-sized businesses.” “This partnership with credit unions is really important to Saskatchewan’s economic health,” said Nixon. “When businesses have continued access to loans it allows them to keep employment levels and consumer confidence up and allows us to get through the rough patches in good shape. We’ve seen this happen many times in our his-
tory.” Credit unions are financial co-operatives. As such, business decisions are guided by internationally recognized co-operative principles, balancing the need for growth with the needs and well-being of members and communities. As a support organization owned by Saskatchewan credit unions, SaskCentral reported at its annual meeting today that it recorded another solid year financially. Assets as at Dec. 31 were at $2.28 billion, representing an incremental decrease from the 2013 figure of $2.31 billion. SaskCentral’s return on equity was 6.5 per cent, compared to 7.7 per cent for 2013.
ing their future success, as well as a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people.” “The health and wellbeing of our children is a high priority for our government,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This program supports children and families who need help the most, to give them every chance for healthy and productive lives.” Since 2002, the KidsFirst program has taken a holistic approach to working with vulnerable families. Through the program, parents build positive parenting skills as they learn about prenatal health, child development, literacy, nutrition, and how to improve the health and well-being of their children. The program also
connects parents with support services in their community such as child care and early learning programs, parent support groups, life skills classes, education opportunities, and specialized services including mental health and addictions counseling. KidsFirst support is provided to families through home visits and community based services. “Seeing children and families succeed is at the very heart of the KidsFirst program,” Yorkton KidsFirst Program Manager Lois Okrainec said. “By focusing on the unique needs of each family, we work with parents to create healthy, supportive home environments that strengthen their family and
enhance the growth and development of their children. I’ve seen this program make a difference in the lives of many families and indeed our entire community.” KidsFirst supports approximately 1,900 families annually in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake, Moose Jaw, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Yorkton and Northern Saskatchewan. KidsFirst aligns with the priorities of Saskatchewan’s Child and Family Agenda, a cross-government approach with the goal of ensuring children get a good start in life, youth are prepared for their future, families are strong and communities are supportive.
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Workshop reduces patient discharge time
A rapid process improvement workshop (RPIW) recently completed at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre has reduced the amount of time it takes to discharge patients from acute care to a more appropriate location by 49 percent. The improvement was primarily due to an electronic system being put in place to make the available long-term care, respite and transition beds at other facilities in the region more visible to those involved in the discharge planning. “It is great to have staff and patients on the RPIW team improving the quality of our services,” says Perry Froehlich, Director of Kaizen Promotion and Patient Safety. “Our lean training has demonstrated that when we focus on improving quality and safety that a reduction in costs often follows. During an RPIW the team removes unnecessary
steps and waste from a process to make better use of time and materials.” This was evident during RPIW with a 43 percent savings in time spent in discharge meetings. This enables the nurses and other care staff who are involved in discharge arrangements to reallocate this time to direct patient care. “Being informed of a potential discharge date will help family communicate with each other and help the family in moving forward with plans related to the discharge date,” says Bonnie Cobb, a patient representative who participated on the RPIW team. Prior to the RPIW, acute care patients were staying in acute care beds for an average of 18.5 days, after it was determined by their physician that they no longer required acute care services. The average
Access Communications short listed
The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) shortlisted Access Communications in four categories for this year’s Tuned-in Canada awards. “Access is committed to improving the quality of life in Saskatchewan communities through dynamic local programming on Access7,” says Jim Deane, CEO, Access Communications. “Community investment and exceptional customer service are why we exist.” Hundreds of volunteers across the province donate their time to Access7 community channels - creating thousands of hours of first-run programming each year. It truly is a labour of love and Access is honoured to be able to provide a place for communities to connect. The shortlisted nomination categories are: I Heart Customer Service I Heart Local Programming: Best News/Issues Coverage I Heart Local Programming: Best Sports Coverage I Heart Local Programming: Best Entertainment
Category (two shortlisted nominations) Access will compete against other shortlisted nominees in each of these categories during the public voting phase. Townsend, President and CEO of the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance. “From touching and inspiring stories of customer service and community building, to stellar examples of locally produced content, these awards give us the opportunity to share the successes of our members – small and medium sized cable and communications companies – with Canadians from coast to coast.” Canadians can vote at tunedincanada.com/vote until May 22nd. Access Communications is a 100 per cent Saskatchewan-owned non-profit co-operative that is committed to providing exceptional communications and entertainment services. Access is dedicated to the communities it lives in, reinvesting 100% of its earnings into the 220 communities it serves.
dropped to 9.4 days after the RPIW. “This is a continuous improvement process and we will follow the gains made in RPIW #9 with audits at 60, 90 and 120 days to ensure they are
sustained and, when necessary, take corrective action.” adds Froehlich. “There is still room for improvement and I expect we will revisit discharge planning in the future to make further improve-
ments to reduce unnecessary waits for patients in hospital.” The work that was completed to study and improve the process during this RPIW, has freed beds in the hospital to be
available for acutely ill patients. The patients’ experience has improved by knowing their discharge date sooner and by having care in the most appropriate and comfortable setting.
4-H COMPETITIONS – Scores of residents, handlers, business representatives and spectators flooded the Gallagher Centre this weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the 4-H Spring Steer and Heifer Show, as well as Yorkton’s Spring Expo. Over 200 4-H members, their families and 170 calves representing twenty 4-H clubs across Saskatchewan gathered in the Agri-Pavillion on the exhibition grounds. 4-H members competed in a Jackpot Show on Friday and an open show on Saturday including team competitions and judging. N-R Staff
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Program changes positive for ag producers Recent challenges with grain transportation have frustrated Canadian agriculture producers. To assist them, the Federal Government has made major changes to the Advance Payments Program (APP). The APP is a financial loan guarantee program that gives producers easier access to credit through cash advances. The program
is designed to increase marketing opportunities by improving the cash flow for eligible producers of agricultural products. The APP guarantees the repayment of cash advances issued to producers against their agricultural products. In 2014, the Government announced a six-month stay-of-default extension for 2013 advance repayments,
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Youth tanning regulations
Saskatchewan plans to develop regulations that will prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by youth under 18 years of age. The regulations are expected to be finalized in time for implementation in summer 2015. “Our government’s
goal is to protect the health of Saskatchewan residents,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Our young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of indoor tanning, and this is one way we can help them lower their risk of melanoma.”
Duncan stated that the province has learned much by carefully monitoring developments on the issue across the country, and that Saskatchewan’s regulations will be crafted to take other jurisdictions’ experiences into consideration.
VR system changes Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced upcoming changes to streamline and modernize the way crop varieties are registered in Canada. The Government of Canada worked closely with the crop production value chain to ensure that Canada’s Variety Registration (VR) system continues to protect Canada’s international reputation for high-quality crops and encourages innovation in crop variety development by
removing potential barriers to crop innovation. Changes include: Streamlining the variety registration system to two tiers: Basic and Enhanced. Model Operating Procedures that will streamline Recommending Committees. This will give Canadian farmers faster access to the newest cutting-edge varieties. Incorporation by reference that will allow value chain consensus to speed
up administrative changes by up to 24 months. These changes will go through additional consultations with industry groups in the coming months. Canadian farmers demand the best quality inputs to keep the competitive advantage they enjoy over farmers from around the world. The Government will continue to remove bureaucratic hurdles that impede Canadian farmers’ competitiveness.
“We have made every effort to be thoughtful about this issue, to gather as much information as possible, and to be aware of different perspectives before proceeding,” Duncan said. The province will continue to support public education efforts aimed at raising awareness of the risks of indoor tanning, and encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle choices. The regulatory development process will include opportunities for consultation with interested stakeholders.
ing the program more accessible to producers. It will also provide greater flexibility and more repayment options. Advances provide up to 50 per cent of the average market price producers are expected to receive for their agricultural product. Producers can receive cash advances of up to $400,000, with the first $100,000 interest-free for up to 18 months. Nearly 60 producer organizations across the country deliver cash advances under the APP. Along with many other Members of Parliament, I received calls over the winter from farmers requesting changes to the program. Farmers recognize the benefits of the APP, but because of the backlog at the elevators and along the railways, these same farmers were having great difficulty selling and shipping their product. Some of the producer organizations facilitating the APP were providing farmers with the ability to pay off their advance with cash. The
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RCMP puppy names from across Canada Thirteen puppies born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) now have names, thanks to boys and girls from all across Canada. The PDSTC received over 21,000 entries to this year’s Name the Puppy contest—more than twice the number of entries received last year! Because of the unprecedented response, Inspector André Lemyre, the Officer in Charge of Police Dog Services, chose 13 winners representing every province and territory in Canada, not just 10 as originally planned. “Everyone at the Centre was blown away by not only the number, but also the creativity of all the entries,” said Insp. Lemyre. “Congratulations to the 13 winners and my sincere thanks to every boy and girl who suggested a name.” All names had to start with the letter H. For multiple entries of the same name, winners were selected at random. The 13 winners will each receive a certificate, an 8×10-inch laminated photo of the puppy they named, a plush German Shepherd toy dog named Justice and an RCMP cap. The winning entries are: Haley: Ataya Wolki
(Inuvik, N.W.T.) Hammer: Summer Snooks (Fort McMurray, Alta.) Hannah: Anya Lera (Whitehorse, Yukon) Haven: Haven Woodside (Kensington, P.E.I.) Hawk: Brady Anderson (Fredericton, N.B.) Herc: Jaidyn Danilkewich (Meadow Lake, Sask.) Hero: Ayden Delaney (Prince George, B.C.) Hector: Jackson Antoniw (Rossburn, Man.) Hitch: Cady BenoitDrake (Conne River, N.L.) Hooper: Liam Hawley (Ingonish, N.S.) Hope: Rika Van Den Haas (Milton, Ont.) Hulk: Alexis Falardeau (La Prairie, Que.) Hunter: Giancarlo Torretti (Kugluktuk, Nunavut) RCMP police service dog teams are an integral part of front line policing. They search for missing or lost people, track and apprehend criminals, remove illicit drugs from the streets, detect explosives and search for and recover evidence used in crimes. The Police Dog Service Training Centre—an integral part of RCMP “Depot” Division—is the national training centre in Canada for all RCMP police dog teams. Ninety-three percent of
Funding for Yorkton CBOs The Government of Saskatchewan recently renewed their funding commitment of $867,000 to help several Yorkton community based organizations (CBOs). The Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) and Yorkton Women in Need will benefit from this support. “We are proud to partner with these wonderful organizations,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said on behalf of Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer and Justice Minister Gordon Wyant. “Both SIGN and Yorkton Women in Need are great organizations that are helping to make life better for Saskatchewan people, and I want to thank them for their dedication to those in need in Yorkton.” The Ministry of Social Services will provide SIGN with $181,000 in funding for their Diversion program. The goal of this program is to provide in-home support and education to parents whose children are at risk of coming into the care of the Ministry of Social Services. SIGN is also provided with funding for their
Positive Parenting Programming (Triple P), family supports, operating a five-space group home, delivering a life skills program, and intensive in-home supports. The Ministry of Social Services provides SIGN with annual funding of $2.2 million. The Ministry of Justice continues to support victims of interpersonal violence and abuse in Yorkton with funding of $686,870. In addition to supporting SIGN for sexual assault services, this funding also supports Yorkton Women in Need for transition house and family violence outreach services. Across the province, the Ministry of Justice’s Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Program is providing more than $11 million toward interpersonal violence programming this fiscal year. “We are able to help a lot of Yorkton residents who are struggling thanks to the generous support of this government,” SIGN Vice-Chair Randy Goulden said. “We also want to thank the province for partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of countless Yorkton families.”
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Country music awards coming to Yorkton The Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) are thrilled to announce that Deric Ruttan will guest host the 2015 SCMA Awards gala Show from Yorkton, Saskatchewan on Sunday, April 26. Deric Ruttan (Photo link: http://ge.tt/m/7zzjF6G1) has multiple nominations from SOCAN and CCMA for various awards over the years and his songs have been recorded by artists such as: Dierks Bently, Eric Church, Gary Alan, Jason BDoc Walker and dozens of others. Deric Ruttan’s successes includes the rise of the lead single from his album Take the Week Off – this was the fastest rising single to date and the #1 most added song in Canada in its first week of release. A second track of this album – ‘Mine Would be You’ cracked the top 5
and to 10 Canadian and US country charts and was a runaway hiti for Country superstar Blake Shelton. Ruttan will host and headline the SCMA Awards Show on Sunday, April 26 and will also Host a Workshop at the SCMA Awards Weekend, joining Saskatchewan’s top country artists who will take to the stage throughout the weekend. Early bird weekend passes are available until April 8. Weekend passes and tickets for individual events are available online at http://scma.sk.ca/tickets/ As an alternate you can link directly to the ticket site at: https:// www.picatic.com/ SCMA-AwardsTickets. In addition to the Awards Show being held in Yorkton events include: Kick Off Party, New Artist Showcase, Youth Showcase,
Cabaret, Country Gospel Show & Brunch, Roots CafÊ, President’s Banquet & Industry Awards, Awards After Party and music seminars. All events are open to the public and will take place at Gallagher Centre and Painted hand Casino in Yorkton, April 24 to 26, 2015. About the SCMA The Saskatchewan Country Music Association is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to the promotion, development and enhancement of all aspects of Saskatchewan country music at the local, national and international level. The SCMA endeavors to create venues for the promotion of Saskatchewan country artist through hosting its own events, such as the annual SCMA Awards, and involvement in events hosted by other organizations.
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New wildfire management legislation has arrived in time for the province’s wildfire season, which typically runs from April 1 to October 31. The Wildfire Act replaces The Prairie and Forest Fires Act, 1982, one of the oldest pieces of wildfire legislation in Canada. The new Act, with the accompanying wildfire regulations, provides a modern regulatory framework that ensures public safety while fostering sustainable economic growth. “This new legislation was developed in extensive consultation with stakeholders,� Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “The result is a streamlined legal framework that continues to effectively protect communities, industry, property and valuable forest resources and supports safe development on Crown forest lands.� The new legislation increases efficiency by reducing administrative
requirements. For example, burning permits are no longer required to burn in or within 4.5 kilometres of the provincial forest during the wildfire season, and have been replaced by a simpler, more flexible burn notification system with an exemption for small fires. As well, the new Act and regulations clarify responsibility for wildfires within municipalities, enhance wildfire prevention and preparedness, and provide clear direction for industrial and commercial operators within the forest. The Wildfire Act was passed in the spring of 2014 but was not proclaimed until the accompanying regulations were developed. The new Act facilitates the development of wildfire chapters for the S a s k a t c h e w a n Environmental Code, addressing topics including wildfire prevention and preparedness plans
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Kids sure text lots Ed, my neighbor next door, had a challenge when it came to his grandchildren at Easter. His grandchildren at Edmonton are into their teens and are busy with handheld devices. My neighbor says that they talk, text, take pictures, play games and act like there are no living creatures around them. Ed claims, “You may as well be in a room of zombies because your grandkids are absorbed playing with their devices. We have lost them to their gadgets. It is as bad as them being in a cult.” Easter turned sour for Ed on another level. He returned home to Melville to discover a different real estate sign on our lawn. He is determined that we have switched horses in midstream, and it could now take even longer for our house to sell. Ed says that if our house doesn’t soon sell he will have to buy it for one of his grandkids. The problem is that he would have to communicate with them through an iPhone. It is the only way to get his grandkids’ attention. My neighbor admits he isn’t smart enough to use a Smartphone so he won’t be buying our house. I’m with Ed when it comes to iPhones, I’m back in the past, still impressed with touch tone phones rather than dial phones. There is no doubt the iPhones of today are impressive and portable. Many folks like me find it hard to stretch to new inventions and technologies. It is not always good to be satisfied with what we know
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climbed a tree so that he could see Jesus. Jesus stopped under the tree and told Zacchaeus to come down so Jesus could stay with him. People muttered that Jesus was going to be the guest of a sinner. Zacchaeus pledged to give half his possessions to the poor and pay back four times the amount if he had cheated anyone. Jesus wanted to address what was going on inside Zacchaeus. He came to seek and to save the lost in their hearts. Clean hands are good but clean hearts are even better.
YPFF DONATION –The Yorkton Professional Fire Fighters presented a check for $1,500 to the Family Of Alicia DeMontigny Venne. Alicia was diagnosed with leukemia last year and is now in Seattle, Washington receiving a stem cell transplant where she is expected to stay for 4 to 5 months. Her partner Brogan Legebokoff who has never left her side had to leave behind their 3 small children, Xavier, Kascia, and 8 month old Hezekiah. Accepting the cheque is Brenda Bagley, grandmother of the children. If anyone wishes to donate to the high cost of travel and care please contact Brenda Bagley or donations can be made online at www.gofundme.com/ou qw80. Submitted
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Community Events Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW’s Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale May 2, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. (Corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Please use the Church entrance on Darlington. MOPS Welcomes all Moms and their Preschoolers. Mops International encourages and equips Moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. Where: Knox Church 66 Park Street, Yorkton (by the water tower) When: April 16, May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18. 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon $15.00 for the 5 sessions to cover costs of activities, snacks and crafts. Child care available. For more info visit MOPS.org or contact Kathy at 306-621-5500 or sharp_kathy@hotmail.com Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Fields of Light: 4 Painters in the Parkland March 15 to April 18, 2015 We’re so excited about this exhibition! Four painters from our annual local artists show bring their work together. James Clow (Saskatoon) Kristen Doyle (Kamsack) Laura Gendall (Yorkton) Glenn Romasanta (Churchbridge). Large, bold and beautiful paintings fill both galleries with fields of colour and light. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Sat. 49 Smith St. E Yorkton. Admission is always free! Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181. Yorkton Public Library Programs: Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4 Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. For ages 6-36 months runs April 16-June 4 For more information or to register please call 306783-3523
2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up Final concert Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, April 26, 2015. For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro. Lone Tree Road With J J Guy & Scott Cornelius A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Sunday April 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Lone Tree Road is an eclectic mix of sounds and local musicians who deliver a harmonized, audience-friendly variety of instantly recognizable classics – ranging all the way from Faded Love to The Devil Went Down To Georgia, (Gordon Lightfoot’s) Canadian Railroad Trilogy and the great Jazz standard Night Train! Lone Tree Road invites the audience to dive in for a musical smorgasbord. Their menu includes twin fiddles, guitar, keyboard, mandolin, saxophone – all eclectically balanced in a performance for all to enjoy! Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door. 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!
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 by appointment. Call 306-521-0332, 306783-0026 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 available. For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now” Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 782-1783. Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome! For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (day time) 782-4182 (evenings). Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.
New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Every Friday. Everyone is welcome. Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Admission: $8.00 Lunch Included Friday, April 17 Music by Old Country Lads For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846. Co-Ed Pool League Every Monday at 7 p.m. from October until the end of April. Downstairs at the Yorkton Legion. 380 Broadway St. W. Come out and have some fun. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes every week! For more info contact Wayne at 306-783-7785
COOL CAT – Hey there, my name’s Polly, I’m two years old. I’m housebroken, spayed, and ready to move into your home, and if you meet me you know I’m really curious and friendly too. So if you want a new cat in your life, you know I’ll be a great addition to your loving, responsible home. To learn more come visit the SPCA or call 306-783-4080.
Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for pool, price includes light lunch. For info. call Helen at 7830802 or Angie at 783-7838. Save the Yorkton Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture. Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or 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 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details.
Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 7834220 for more details. The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 783-2582 for 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 782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@ sasktel.net. Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting • meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital • promotes early detection and speedy recovery Call 782-5748 for info. Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.
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Club DJ Heritage Baptist Church Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m. • for children Grades K-6 • a mid week program designed to engage local children with church • Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more... Call 783-7912 for details. Kinette Club of Yorkton • meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact either Lana Matechuk, Club President at 782-9717 or Marcia Sedor, Membership Director at 782-2053. Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club • meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034. Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Monthly Meetings Yorkton Public Library For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 783-7054.
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Sewer backup advice from SGI Canada
A properly installed sewer back up valve can mean all the difference between ensuring your property stays dry or dealing with a potentially crappy situation. With spring’s wet weather already putting in an appearance, homeowners are reminded of added steps they can take to protect their property. Along with keeping moisture out of your home through measures such as shoveling snow away from your foundation, ensuring downspouts drain well away from your house, and having your property properly graded so water doesn’t pool, a mainline back up valve offers added protection against sewer back up. A sewer back up –
caused by heavy rain, blockages from tree roots, collapsed sewer pipes and improper use of the sewer system – is not only messy, but can be quite costly. Prevention is key, and that comes in the form of a professionally installed sewer back up valve. It’s important to remember not all valves are created equal. “A common mistake homeowners make is not distinguishing between the valves that provide better protection to their home and are acceptable for insurance purposes, and those that aren’t,” explains Don Thompson, VicePresident of Product Management. Knowing the difference can save homeowners a lot of money – not only on their pre-
miums, but in plumbing costs or clean-up costs too. Ping Pong Valve vs. Mainline Valve “We’ve seen it before. A customer hires a professional to install a back up valve, only to find out it’s a ping pong valve, also known as a closed valve. Their only option then is to have a plumber re-install a proper mainline valve, or risk not only losing the discount on their insurance but the protection of sewer back up coverage altogether,” said Thompson. Homeowners who have suffered a sewer back up in the past may need to have a mainline valve installed after the incident to receive sewer back up coverage going forward. This is where home-
ow ners need to be aware that there’s a difference; a mainline valve remains open until a back up occurs, allowing for the free circulation of air while still protecting the home from backflow. Ping pong valves (also known as closed valves) were once popular, but no longer meet building code standards. They remain closed which means debris accumulates on the gate, which can become damaged when cleaned rendering the valve ineffective in the event of a sewer line back up. Homeowners with a professionally installed mainline valve can receive a 10 per cent discount on their home insurance through SGI CANADA. Home owners who have experienced a sewer back up
in the past may need to have a mainline valve installed after the incident to receive sewer back up coverage going forward. But what if homeowners want more protection than just a back up valve? There’s insurance for that Sewer back up coverage is optional coverage on an SGI CANADA home policy. It pays for loss or damage caused by back up, accidental discharge/ escape or overflow of water or sewage from a sewer, sump, septic tank, eavestrough or downspout connected to your sewer. Homeowners can also purchase SGI CANADA’s Service Line Coverage, which covers repairs to underground pipes and wiring that run from the street to the house
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when damage occurs on the homeowner’s property. Many homeowners are not even aware they’re responsible for these pipes and lines. It’s another way for homeowners to protect themselves from costly damage from a burst pipe, blocked tree roots or other common problems. “It’s the customer’s choice if they want to add these kinds of optional coverages to their home insurance policy,” Thompson said. “But if you are concerned this could happen to you, the added protection is well worth the added cost, and all you have to do is talk to your broker.” Visit SGI CANADA’s website at www.sgicanada.ca for more loss prevention tips.
SHEESHKA - Born YOUNGto Loree and Devin CHECKOWY Sheeshka of - Born to Shayne Esterhazy, SK, Checkowy and a son, Karter, Jessica Young of March 3, 2015. Yorkton, SK, a son, ------------------------Bradley Rodney HIDUK - Born to James Paul, Jesse and Marcy March 19, 2015. Hiduk of Yorkton, SK, ------------------------a son, Ethan Robert Kenneth, March 17, 2015. -------------------------
KRAHENBIL Born to Rayanne and Austin Krahenbil of Yorkton, SK, a daughter, Wynnslet Elizabeth, March 26, 2015. ------------------------DUTCHESHEN Born to Raelynn and David Dutcheshen of Yorkton, SK, a daughter, Taylor Carolynne, March 31, 2015.
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Would Like To thank The Following Businesses For Their Contributions As Corporate Sponsors This Past Year
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
APPERLEY ELECTRIC LTD. Yorkton, SK
Ph. 306-621-7062
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Hwy. 10 East, Yorkton 783-8933 Yorkton - (306) 783-4566 Melville - (306) 728-4567 Toll Free - 1-866-728-4567
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MACHINE SHOP & WELDING
18-1st Ave. N., Yorkton
306-783-7355
OUTDOOR SPORTING & CONSTRUCTION
Foam Lake Savings/ Credit Union
Rhein - 273-2174
NAU Group of Companies
EDFIELD MOTORS Foam Lake, Sask. Ph. (306) 272-3832
Yorkton Welding & Machine (1983) Ltd.
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(306) 783-8080 Yorkton, SK
ARROWHEAD MOTORS
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R E F R I G E R AT I O N LT D .
ATTENTION ALL RECREATION RIDERS: The Yorkton Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club would like to inform the public that the snowmobile trails are now closed for the season. We ask that summer recreation riders not use these trails at all during the summer. An annual signed agreement between the Snowmobile Club and the Landowners authorizing the use of their private land, is for winter recreation only. Please respect the private property of our landowners and keep off these trails. We ask for everyone’s cooperation throughout the summer in order to prevent damage to crops on private land along our snowmobile trail system. The Yorkton Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED AND TO HELP OUT? Yorkton Sno-Rider Club Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For more information 783-8222