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Easter Seals Snowarama raises $116,358

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer

SNOWARAMA raised $116,358 in 2015. Pictured above are Barry Bradshaw, Board Chair, Brooke Perpeluk, Snowarama Ambassador and John Denysek, Regional Director for the Saskatchewan Abilities Council.

A last minute dump of snow set the scene and saved the day for the 2015 Easter Seals Snowarama. The event, which raises money for Camp Easter Seals and programs for children with disabilities, raised $116,358 for 2015.

Barry Bradshaw, Snowarama board chair, says that he expected a lower turnout since it took so long for the snow to actually show up. He says that the committee was concerned about the state of the ride, but the last minute snowfall ensured that the trails would be in good condition.

“Without that, the ride doesn’t happen, even if the money is still raised... A lot of people haven’t even had their sleds out.

You’ve got to get a little enthused and the snow does it.”

This year’s S n o w a r a m a

Ambassador is Brooke Perpeluk, who attends Camp Easter Seals.

Bradshaw says that he’s impressed by the camp itself and what it does for the children who have a chance to attend it. He believes that this is part of the reason why Snowarama remains a success, as people believe in the cause and want to work hard to continue raising money for it. It’s always a mix of familiar faces and new ones, Bradshaw says, and it’s clear that people want to raise money to help kids like Perpeluk.

He notes that Ken Propp has been one of the biggest supporters of the annual event, consistently getting the top amount of donations. That continued for the 2015 event, as Propp raised $11,555 for the event. Other top fundraisers for 2015 were Courtney Frank raising $7,255 and Bruce Peppler raising $5,175.

COPP is searching for new volunteers

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer

The Citizens on Patrol Program is on the lookout for new volunteers.

The group, which patrols the community to observe for the RCMP, is looking to recruit more members in order to continue serving the community.

J, who prefers to stay anonymous, is a long time member of the group. She says that their function

in the community is to act as an observer, driving on the streets in the community looking for anything suspicious, and calling the police whenever they find something that needs their attention. They also function in a support role, assisting with traffic control when an accident takes place.

She says that the RCMP can’t be everywhere at once, so a pro-

gram like COPP is essential to keeping an eye out in the city. Stolen vehicles have been located thanks to the program, for example, and they also keep an eye on homes of people who are away and work to curb things like vandalism and theft.

“When you’re driving, you see things you’ve never seen before. We look at different places, the police have told us to keep an eye on places

where they are doing construction, for example, because there have been lumber and tools picked up.”

The cooperation with the local RCMP is a big part of what makes the program work, and J says that the relationship between the groups make the program work. She emphasizes that they never get in the way of the police, but assist to ensure they use their

resources effectively.

“The police are very involved with us, we have a cell phone and police radio so they can get in contact with us, and we can get in contact with them.”

COPP has been around since 1996, and since then has grown enough to purchase their own vehicles and have support for gas from the City of Yorkton. J says that now that the program is

established, it needs people to continue making it work.

Member safety is always a priority for COPP, and when they find something suspicious they quickly contact the RCMP but stay in the car and do not get involved otherwise, explains J. This is also why members will avoid giving out their actual names.

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She explains that she became involved because she believes volunteering is something everyone should be doing within the community, and this is her way of giving back.

Driving around the community is also relaxing, she says, and a good way to do what she can to keep Yorkton safe.

“Everybody should be volunteering, you just feel better... It’s very valuable to assist the people of Yorkton. You could be out there driving and you see

UP TO someone flat on the road.”

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COPP is searching for new volunteers all patrols scheduled a month in advance. All volunteers must pass a criminal record check.

Export numbers continue growing per cent), aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts (up 200 per cent), motor vehicles and parts (up 124 per cent) as well as electronic and electrical equipment and parts (119 per cent).

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Arts Board gives support to local musician

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Local musician Angus Vincent is getting a major boost for his career. The Saskatchewan Arts Board granted Vincent $4,150 as part of its Indigenous Pathways Initiative, which he will use to take time to write music.

Vincent describes his music as indie-folk/rock, and says he draws from a wide range of influences when writing music, starting from a mostly rock influence but with a voice that lends itself to the softer, more melodic nature of folk. Part of the goal is having a wide repertoire in order to put on a good show.

“These are songs coming from my heart and my experiences, but I still want to be able to entertain. I could have ten heartbreaking songs, but is someone going to want to watch that?”

The grant allows Vincent to take time off work to write songs, which he says is needed to give the material the focus it deserves. He says that while he appreciates his career and the opportunities it allows, it has also made it difficult to fully devote his time to the songwriting process.

“There’s probably an album’s worth of new material that I know that

if I was able to give them some time, I could develop them into some catchy tunes.”

Vincent regards the grant and the time he will spend writing as the first step in rebooting his music career. He regards playing shows as essential to developing his music, and that his songs are all better than when he originally wrote them due to performance and revisiting the tracks.

With original material it opens up doors for more opportunities for touring and recording, Vincent explains. New material also means that he is showing that he is actively pursuing a career, which makes it easier to book shows, receive grants and eventually record an album.

“That’s one of my goals actually, to walk into an HMV and see a CD of mine, choosing the cover art and choosing the songs that are on there. That’s an independent musician’s dream, and that’s what I am right now...

That propels me enough to move forward and believe in the process.”

While that’s a goal, Vincent says it’s far from the final goal, and he hopes that he will be able to make a career as a musician. He says he wants to do work he can be proud of, and he recog-

ANGUS VINCENT is set to start writing music. The local singer-songwriter has received over $4,000 from the Saskatchewan Arts Board’s Indigenous Pathways Grant, which he will use to take time to write songs and focus on his music career. nizes it will be hard work to keep working in music and selling his songs to radio and audiences. He says he’s had some success selling singles before, but he believes he made

Wage freeze to be implemented

Premier Brad Wall has announced a wage freeze for all senior government officials, including cabinet ministers.

“With the revenue challenges we are facing, our government is committed to controlling operating spending,” Wall said. “I believe those measures have to start at the top and that’s the intent of this wage freeze.”

The wage freeze applies to: The Premier and Cabinet Ministers; Senior managers and out-of-scope (non-unionized) executive govern-

ment employees; Senior managers and out-of-scope Crown Corporation employees; and Out-of-scope health region employees.

The wage freeze will cover the 2015-16 fiscal year for executive government and the 2015 fiscal year for Crown Corporations.

The government will also be writing to all school divisions and postsecondary institutions requesting that they apply the same policy.

Across government, the wage freeze is expected to save $15 million.

Wall said he also wants the wage freeze to apply to all MLAs. He has asked the government members on the Board of Internal Economy, which governs MLA salaries, to implement the wage freeze.

MLAs and ministers normally receive an annual cost of living increase tied to the Consumer Price Index on April 1 each year. In 2015, that increase was scheduled to be 2.4 per cent.

“Our caucus met yesterday and strongly supported a wage freeze for cabinet ministers and government MLAs,” Wall said.

Land sales see increase

The February sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $17.5 million in revenue for the province, bringing total land sale revenues for the 2014-15 fiscal year to $164.7 million.

The 2014-15 March budget forecast $99 million in land sale revenue.

The final total for the fiscal year has exceeded the forecast by $66 million.

“Robust sales in April and August of last year accounted for the increase in land sale revenues over the initial forecast,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

“Saskatchewan remains one of the best places for oil and gas companies to invest. The sector will continue to play a part in our diversified economy in 2015.”

The February sale saw

the Weyburn-Estevan area receive the most bids with sales of $8.3 million. The Lloydminster area was next at $5.3 million, followed by the Swift Current area at $3.2 million and the Kindersley-Kerrobert area at $694,039.

The highest price paid for a single parcel was $3.5 million. Windfall

Resources Ltd. acquired the 1,036-hectare lease east of St. Walburg. The highest price on a perhectare basis was $8,586.

STOMP Energy Ltd. bid $1.1 million for a 126.6hectare lease southeast of Estevan.

The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on April 6, 2015.

some mistakes the first time around, and now he’s better prepared to take on the music industry.

“It takes a level of commitment that I am prepared to do.”

The Arts Board’s programs encompasses the full range of artistic endeavor, and Vincent says that he’s grateful

that the grants exist, not just for himself but for the arts in Saskatchewan overall.

“Whether it’s writing, music or drawing, we’re all artists and we all create different things that come from inside of us, which makes it part of Saskatchewan.”

He also thanks his wife

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and daughter for their support, and says that he’s always going to be aware of how difficult it will be for them if he’s out touring and selling his music. Providing for his family will always be top priority, Vincent says, but he also knows they’re behind him pursuing his dreams in music.

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OFFICE MANAGER: Diane St. Marie WRITER: Devin Wilger SALES MANAGER: Renée Haas SALES: Penny Pearce PRODUCTION MANAGER: Carol Melnechenko CIRCULATION/ADMIN: Richelle Lerat

Finding savings should be easy With oil prices down substantially, Premier Brad Wall appears to be hunting for ways to save money.

While his government has done a good job scrounging around for savings in the past, there are still plenty of things the premier could do to cut spending without impacting everyday Saskatchewan residents.

First, the government should cut all spending on special grants and loans for businesses; also known as “corporate welfare.” Plain and simple, the public is smart enough to decide for themselves if they want to support a business by buying its products or investing in its operations.

The government made some inroads with cutting corporate welfare a couple years ago when it eliminated the province’s film tax credit. The program was essentially a big grant program that took money from everyday Saskatchewanians and gave it to film companies so it was a wise decision for the government to end the handouts.

What the Wall team should do now is cut similar programs, such as the Labour Sponsored Venture Capital Program. Through the program, the government gives tax dollars to those who have invested in approved venture capital funds.

But, if you happened to invest in a Sask business that wasn’t supported by the program, you would receive nothing. Clearly that’s not fair. The government shouldn’t give some people money for their investment decisions but not others.

Just as the federal government has decided to phase out its tax credit out for labour sponsored venture capital funds by 2017, the Wall government should do the same. Doing so would save over $16 million annually.

Next up is the golden tax credit that people receive for making donations to political parties. Few people realize it, but if you make a $200 donation to a political party in Saskatchewan, you’ll receive $150 back from the government. Yet, if you donate $200 to a charity you would only receive $22 back from the government. This sweetheart deal – for political parties – costs taxpayers $1.3 million per year.

It may not be a lot of money compared with the provincial government’s overall budget (over $14 billion), but it would be a symbolic gesture by the Sask Party that it is willing to feel the pinch too. At the very least, the government should cut the credit down to the same rate charities receive.

If the previous two examples seem like small potatoes, consider what reforming government employee pensions could do for the province. In 2006, the Wall government spent $76 million on the pension plan that covers most healthcare employees in the province (Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees Pension Plan).

Due to the pension plan’s financial woes, the government hiked annual spending to $147 million annually as of 2013.

That’s almost a 100 per cent increase in just seven years.

Had the government kept this spending in-check for inflation, it could easily be saving $50 million per year or so.

And remember, that’s only one government pension plan.

If you like any of the aforementioned money-saving ideas, be sure to let the Premier know. After all, special interest groups will be actively encouraging him to scope out the alternative; tax increases.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Opposition obvious to liquor privatization Saskatchewan residents speak out against liquor privatization The people of Saskatchewan are wasting no time accepting an open invitation to send a powerful message to Brad Wall to stop the train of liquor privatization.

In just a few weeks, over 5,000 residents of Saskatchewan took the time to sign a petition telling the government they want to Keep Liquor Public as part of an ongoing campaign designed to protect public liquor retailing in Saskatchewan.

“We were moved by the immediate response to this initiative,” says Donna Christianson, chair of SGEU’s Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) negotiating and Keep Liquor Public committee. “We heard from people across this province telling us this government is stepping on sacred ground in its full-steam-ahead plans to dismantle the fabric of this province piece by piece. This tells me people feel strongly about this issue and that they need an ongoing voice because otherwise they feel powerless in stopping this process.”

The petitions were a response from the people of Saskatchewan to the government’s recent promise to open up the discussion around the topic including a formal consultation process.

In just two weeks alone, alongside the petitions signed and returned, the campaign received over 4,300 Facebook clicks and over 1,500 Twitter engagers.

“What people are telling those of us on the front lines of this issue, is that now is not the time to be dismantling a mainstay of public revenue in an oil-producing part of the world like Saskatchewan,” says Christianson. “Oil prices are continuing to fall, and this province is already slowing down to adjust to new

global economic realities. It’s reckless for the government to not reconsider its plans for privatization and the resulting loss of revenue considering the increasing local economic pressures on the province.”

Saskatchewan residents speak out against liquor privatization Public liquor sales generated over a billion dollars in the last five years alone. That revenue is crucial for providing the fundamentals of Saskatchewan living to all residents, including roads, education and healthcare.

The government has already licensed four new private liquor stores, two in Regina and two in Saskatoon, and closed public stores in four rural communities, turning the business over to private retailers. It has also determined that any new liquor stores built in the province will be private.

The Keep Liquor Public group, supported by SGEU and a consortium of groups in support of public liquor service in the province, has submitted the petitions to the government as part of a broader ongoing campaign to continue to pressure the government not to sell off its liquor stores.

Christianson says part of that campaign includes continuing to accept petitions in an effort to force the government to listen to the people it was elected to serve.

“We will continue to be the voice protecting public liquor sales in this province, so we are urging all residents to consider what a private system would look like in terms of revenue and job loss as well as the social implications and if they don’t want that scenario for their families, we will make sure they are given the opportunity to have a say in this important issue.”

Saskatchewan Government Employees Union

Time to shut the gates on the suffix “-gate” I’m not normally one to protest the evolution of a language. The annual banished words list by Lake Superior State University always comes across as out of touch people rattling at the cage of their own irrelevance, and raging against new words and phrases is not going to have any effect on the people who use them regularly. So it’s a rare occasion where I will come out and say that something must never be used again, but I will do so in the case of the suffix “-gate,” which is deployed to indicate that there was a scandal of some kind.

I understand why it is used, it’s short and well known, so you can get a punchy headline and everyone knows what you’re talking about. The problem is that it has quickly become quite stupid, as the rush to append it to even the most minor controversy is just making things outright silly. The inspiration for this was a headline about “GuacoGate,” which was an incredibly minor event where singer Jack White and his booking agency were annoyed that a student newspaper published his concert rider. One of the requests within was for home made guacamole, complete with a recipe, which seems a bit over the top but as the artist’s management explained, it’s a big touring crew and they really like having snacks during the setup process.

Things I do with words...

Column Devin Wilger By calling it “GuacoGate” the publication in question made me realize just how ubiquitous the term is, and how it actually seems to inflate the importance of any event it is appended to. That’s because it exists due to an actual scandal of real importance, the Watergate Scandal. The attempt to spy on the Democratic National Convention ended the presidency of Richard Nixon and became a major part of American history, it’s much more important than a brief one sentence summary can possibly manage.

Years later, it was tied to the sordid tale of a singer and his employees who wanted some dip.

It also muddies the waters when it comes to people in the future, as having “-gate” on every scandal that

comes along can alter the meaning of the original event. Watergate had nothing to do with water, it was the name of the hotel where the incident which set off the investigation took place. However, if gate is tied to anything that is even remotely considered a scandal, even if it’s an impressively minor event, there will naturally be people who assume that “-gate” just means scandal for whatever reason. Cue every single American history teacher letting out a frustrated sigh when they must explain that Nixon was not brought down by anything involving actual water.

It is a quick way to indicate something is a scandal, so it’s naturally not going anywhere. It just makes me realize how low the bar is for something to be considered a major scandal now. A concert rider, some deflated footballs, some slightly flimsy phones, all of these have warranted a “-gate.” None of these are major, history altering scandals, most will be forgotten fairly soon, but here we have people desperate to make them appear important so they declare they are major issues worthy of your attention. Eventually people might tire of its overuse as I have, but until then I think it needs to be retired quickly and completely. Let’s not lessen the importance of history by comparing it to guacamole.

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Fiscal record leaves no room to boast Private drug plans To the Editor: With Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) actually shrinking and despite having the worst economic growth record of any Prime Minister since R.B. Bennett, Stephen Harper seems keen to brag about the fiscal reputation of his Conservative Party.

Well, let’s take a close look.

To begin with, here’s an interesting question: How many Conservative Prime Ministers in all of the 20th century presented Canada with balanced budgets?

Answer: Only one! It was Robert Borden in 1912. Like Mr. Harper, he inherited a surplus from his Liberal predecessor (Wilfrid Laurier) and, again like Mr. Harper, it was quickly gone.

On his first day as Prime Minister in 2006, Stephen Harper was handed a thriving economy that was growing at 3-per cent per year or better. Close to 3.5million net new jobs had been created over the previous 10 years.

We had a consistent trade surplus. Both consumer and business confidence were high.

The federal government’s books were solidly balanced. The country had ended a quarter of a century of chronic deficits and had recorded a decade of surpluses. As a result, both taxes and debt were falling faster than

ever before. In fact, Canada’s debt ratio (i.e., the size of the federal debt compared to the size of the economy overall) had been slashed in half – down from nearly 70-per cent of GDP in the mid1990s to about 34-per cent by 2006.

The Canada Pension Plan had been rejuvenated on a sound actuarial foundation for the next 75 years. The Canadian banking system was the strongest in the world.

Federal Transfer Payments to the provinces were at an alltime record high, and the country was making transformative new investments in benefits for children and families; the renewal of medicare; better access to higher education and advanced skills; groundbreaking science, research and innovation; more modern public infrastructure; a more secure and healthy environment; effective global trade and marketing; and novel measures to narrow the painful lifegaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.

The “new” Harper government trashed a number of these initiatives and walked away from others. On the financial side of things, they quickly squandered Canada’s hardearned fiscal strength.

Mr. Harper overspent by three-times the rate of inflation. He

eliminated all the contingency reserves and prudence factors that had served as fiscal “shock absorbers” to get Canada successfully through untoward events like international currency crises, the SARS pandemic and 9-11. And he put this country back into deficit again BEFORE the recession arrived in the latter part of 2008.

The legacy of this travesty is nearly $160billion in new Harper debt.

That makes Stephen Harper responsible for fully one-quarter of all the outstanding federal debt created since Confederation. It works out to just under $5,000 for every man, woman and newborn child in Canada today.

And how has he tried to deal with that burden?

By clawing-back funds that had been promised by the government and approved

by Parliament to help vulnerable groups like Veterans.

By firesales of federal assets like community pastures across the Prairies and a valuable, historic tree nursery in Saskatchewan.

By undermining environmental protection, disaster management, search and rescue, food inspection, police and security services, forensic labs, even the supervision of Canadian spies, and other elements of public health and safety.

By cutting and post-

poning urgent investments in municipal infrastructure, housing and even National Defence.

By pulling back future investments in health care and old age security.

By hiking and then freezing Employment Insurance premiums at excessively high levels.

By increasing – by billions of dollars – the federal taxes extracted from Canadians in every one of his last five budgets.

And what is all this in aid of?

So Mr. Harper can concoct a “balanced budget” for the 2015 election and proceed with his pet project – Income Splitting for wealthier families.

To judge this scheme, it’s wise to recall the insightful criticisms of Mr. Harper’s former Finance Minister, the late Jim Flaherty, who said this particular tax break is just too expensive and unfair.

Income splitting will cost more than $12-billion over the government’s current planning cycle, and it’s benefits will go to just 14 per cent of Canadian households – 86 per cent can never qualify.

The wealthy will gain the most. The biggest winners will be those earning $233,000.

This is not a fiscal record to boast about.

Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament for Wascana

New excuse for Obama to stall pipeline To the Editor: The newest entrant into the ongoing saga of the serially-delayed Keystone XL pipeline is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which recently created yet another reason to delay the project that would carry Canadian oil to refineries in the U.S. Gulf Coast.

On Feb. 2, 2015, the EPA showed unusual alacrity in firing off a letter to the State Department, critiquing its now one-year-old Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Keystone XL project. With its letter to the State Department, the EPA is striking opportunistically, invoking what many analysts believe to be a short-term dip in oil prices to attack the Keystone XL pipeline despite the EPA’s own understanding that what really matters is the longterm price of oil. President Barack Obama is almost certain to take EPA’s letter as carte blanche to either kill the project outright or, as he more often does, punt it down the road by instructing the State Department to do a reanalysis that satisfies the EPA, which is almost certainly an insurmountable hurdle until the his Administration is out of office.

In a nutshell, EPA is challenging the State Department’s assumption that oil from Canadian oil sands would find alternative pathways to market

and that, therefore, approving or disapproving the pipeline would not change Canada’s oil sand-associated greenhouse gas emissions. The core of EPA’s argument is that the State Department made that assumption when oil prices were above US$75 per barrel. The State Department report does conclude that with an oil price below $75, being denied access to the lower-cost transport of pipelines could indeed result in reduced oil sand development.

But here’s the thing: even if it is approved, the Keystone XL project is expected to take two years to build, and many of the world’s leading energy analysts expect the oil price to rebound long before then. And even the EPA admits that the overall effect of the project on oil sands production will be driven by “long-term movements in the price of oil and not short-term volatility . . .”

And the long-term (even the not-so-long term) still seems bright for the producers who would fill the Keystone pipeline.

Peter Hall, chief economist at Export Development Canada sees oil rebounding beginning in 2015 as well, expecting to see oil return to the US$85-90 dollar level.

Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to rebound in 2015, returning to US$90 per barrel by 2016.

T. Boone Pickens believes that oil will return to US$85-90 per barrel in the next 12 to 18

months.

Bloomberg Business says that prices could rebound to US$100 as early as next year, citing estimates from Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Standard Chartered and Barclays Plc. And one OPEC leader speculates that oil could not simply rebound, but surge to U.S.$200 per barrel “very soon.”

In the meantime, oil continues to flow to market via rail and non-Keystone oil pipelines in the United States. As the State Department’s analysis also makes clear, the environmental and safety implications of pipeline alternatives are definitely worse than building the pipeline.

State estimated (p. ES-35) that more oil will be spilled, more lives lost, and more people injured if Keystone XL is not built, and Canada’s oil is transported by other means such as rail and roadway.

The Environmental Protection Agency may have given Obama the excuse he needs to kill or further delay the Keystone XL pipeline, but there’s no sugar coating it: if he does, it won’t only be an insult to Canada and a slap at its oil sector, it’ll be worse for the environment, and pose more danger to the public in both Canada and the United States.

Kenneth P. Green is Senior Director, Natural Resource Studies at The Fraser Institute. www.troymedia.com

wasting money

To the Editor: There is certainly a lot of waste in health systems, but one area that seems to have escaped close scrutiny is the waste in private drug plans in Canada.

Estimated at over $5 billion a year, this waste represents over half of the annual prescription drug bill paid by private insurers in Canada and is money that could be better spent on increasing salaries and improving other benefits such as dental care.

The biggest part of an employee’s benefits package is their drug plan. And unlike public drug plans in Canada, private plans are notoriously inefficient, often covering higher priced drugs that do not deliver better health outcomes for users or using sub-optimal renewal intervals.

But why are private plans so inefficient in Canada?

We can learn a lot about why companies squander tons of money on prescription drugs by looking at how they negotiate drug plans with their employees and other players in the insurance universe. Our new study in Health Policy analyzes how drug plans are negotiated in the private sector.

By carrying out interviews with experts from private sector companies, unions, insurers and plan advisors, the study was able to drill down into the experience of the interviewees to understand the basics of “how things work” in negotiating drug benefits in unionized settings.

Our findings show that everyone keeps each other in the dark about the drug plans they negotiate.

Employers who understand the technical details of their drug plans withhold data on drug spending from employees, thus awarding them an advantage in the negotiating process. Union experts may understand that their drug plans are inefficient but they often lack sufficient detail of drug spending in order to convince employees about the need to introduce costcontainment measures.

Employers want their drug plans to be as competitive as those offered by other employers. So what happens when the norm is to cover all new drugs at any cost, even if the drugs do not provide additional therapeutic value? Well, the end result is that everyone buys “generous” plans instead of increasing employee compensation.

Everyone we spoke with agrees about the need to educate employees and employers alike. And, in fact, everyone agrees (even insurers) that exorbitant drug costs are a big issue for Canadians.

Insurers could raise awareness to change this irrational norm of covering everything, since covered drugs often do not provide additional therapeutic value for money. One solution would be to proactively implement managed drug formularies. However, insurers’ financial incentives are not aligned with those of their clients because inefficient drug plans are unfortunately very profitable for insurers.

The problem is that insurers are paid as a percentage of the drug bill. So the bigger the bill, the more they make - a principle that runs counter to the drive to root out and eliminate waste in the compensation package. Sometimes drug companies explicitly target private drug plans for their products because such plans do not implement restrictions to get value for money.

During our study, we also learned that unless unions and employers demand drug plans that deliver only drugs that are safe and cost-effective, they will remain incapable of cutting out wasteful spending on drugs. And because of the lack of trust and of information-sharing between unions and employers, it is unlikely to happen any time soon.

Most of the interviewees agreed that a universal pharmacare program in Canada makes sense and we need to move in that direction.

It is time to seriously consider what can be done to reform drug coverage and eliminate wasteful spending on prescription drugs. The system will not change by itself. Tackling the wastefulness of private drug plans would not only increase the disposable income of all Canadians, it would reduce labour costs and increase the competitiveness of Canadian enterprises.

Sean O’Brady is a PhD student at the School of Industrial Relations, University of Montreal. Alan Cassels is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork. ca, a researcher with the Faculty of Human and Social Development, University of Victoria. www.troymedia.com

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Royal Wood reconnects with his roots

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Royal Wood is going back to his roots.

Whether that means his own family history or going back to how he began creating music, the singersongwriter says he reconnected with the reason why he began making music.

Last year saw the release of The Burning Bright, his latest album, as well as the more stripped down I Wish You Well, the acoustic tour-only companion. The songwriting process involved going secluded cabin in Ireland, where Wood’s roots begin, and cutting himself off from the rest of the world to write the songs.

“It’s very much like a new record to me, but also returning to the way that I used to make music... I think I found a new joy in making music that I haven’t felt in a while, it was a good reminder of why I started making music in the first place.”

The albums are also both very eclectic, and Wood says that when creating he doesn’t want limits.

“I don’t think as artists we should be tied to one style or one sound, it’s sup-

posed to be creation at its best.”

Wood played most of the instruments on the album, something that is going back to his first album where he had to do everything himself. While he has done records with his touring band before, he says that recording everything by himself is a freeing experience.

“It wasn’t a control thing, but it was a very freeing thing because I just got to have fun.”

Wood is recording again, after spending time in Ireland and Banff writing songs.

He says the place where he writes influences what he writes, as the songs in nature have a different energy from those in the city, saying that those songs recorded in the urban environments are louder and grittier than those closer to nature.

The tour itself is also connecting with his roots. Wood says that he put a priority on going to smaller, rural venues because that’s how his own career began in Ontario.

“I love the big theatre and I love my big show... But I had an offer to do this rural Saskatchewan tour and I’ve done rural

tours before and I love them because that’s how I was raised. I was a rural farm kid, and those were the kind of communities I not only grew up in but started to play music in, and I love them. It’s much more of an intimate storyteller, I’m feet away from the audience and there’s no disconnect.

It’s just a different way of performing... I feel so normal doing it, it’s just me. I’m as excited about those shows as any of the big shows I’m doing right now.”

The latest tour has been going since January, and Wood says it has been the best tour he has done so far.

“I don’t think the band has ever sounded better, I don’t think I’ve ever performed better. A lot of stuff that was going on for me, especially in Europe, Ireland and the Netherlands in particular, were just some of the best touring of my life.”

Royal Wood will be in Yorkton at the Anne Portnuff Theatre as part of the Stars for Saskatchewan series on February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council or www.ticketpro.ca.

ROYAL WOOD will be performing in Yorkton in support of his new album, The Burning Bright, and its companion, I Wish You Well. The concert, part of the Stars for Saskatchewan series, takes place on February 22 at the Anne Portnuff Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

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YOUTH CHOIR – The first Saskatchewan Youth Choir was in Yorkton Friday to perform its ‘Music for All Concert’ at St. Andrew’s United Church. The Youth Choir was formed last August though the Saskatchewan Choral Federation (SCF). It is an opportunity for talented young singers ages 15 – 18 to sing together under the direction of a renowned Canadian Choral director – this year Stewart Wilkinson.

This provincial choir gives students the opportunity to sing in a choir with the best of the best from across Saskatchewan. It focuses on choral growth and development to help ready singers to participate in premier local and national choirs. The SCF is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the elevation and enhancement of choral music in Saskatchewan through education and awareness. Established in 1978, the SCF works to promote the art of choral music, encourage high standards of artistic attainment, maximize the number of singers and choirs in the province and grow and develop appreciative audiences.

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OHS lays charges against two companies On February 2, 2015, Gyp-Tec Drywall Inc. of Medicine Hat, Alberta pleaded guilty in Swift Current Provincial Court to two counts under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.

The company was fined a total of $16,800.

Gyp-Tec Drywall Inc. pleaded guilty for contravening: subsection 8(1) of

the regulations for failing to notify the Occupational Health and Safety Division, as soon as reasonably possible, of an accident at a place of employment; and subsection 116(2) of the regulations for failing to ensure its workers used a fall protection system at a work area where they may fall three metres or more.

Charges were laid

after an incident that occurred early May 2013 where a worker was texturing the ceiling of a two-story house in Swift Current and fell from the second floor to the first floor sustaining serious injuries.

In another case, Regina Residential Resource Centre pleaded guilty on January 29, 2015, in Regina Provincial Court to one count

under Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

Charges were laid after Occupational Health and Safety received a call on January 3, 2012, from an employee about having to work in an extremely violent care home where residents assaulted workers.

Regina Residential Resource Centre was fined a total of $2,800 for contravening sec-

tion 35(3) of the regulations for being an employer of workers who were required to work alone and failing to take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate or reduce the risks. Two other charges were stayed.

Since April 2014, $565,495 in fines have been collected as a result of OHS convictions.

The Ministry of Labour Relations and

Workplace Safety ensures compliance with occupational health and safety standards through various enforcement tools and focused intervention with employers who have high injury rates.

To learn more about other OHS prosecutions, or to learn more about health and safety in the workplace, please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/work.

Fundraiser underway for new school The committee for the Langenburg and District School Project (LDSP) has set forth fundraising initiatives to reach its goal of $1.2 million for the new school slated for completion for the fall of 2016.

The total cost to build the new school is over $24.3 million, of which $15 million is being contributed by the Ministry of Education and approximately $8.1 million by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD). The remainder is to be raised locally. The Town of Langenburg has committed $300,000, providing the security needed to back this project.

LDSP is responsible

for raising funds for expansion of the gym and practical applied arts areas as well as a community fitness centre.

Additional funds will cover playground equipment, outdoor track and fitness facilities, a parking lot and general landscaping, as well as other advantages to ensure Langenburg has a fully modern and operational school.

And a new school will be greatly welcomed. “Since the fall, when we lost Parkside and our drama/band room, Langenburg High School students and staff have been resilient in making do with less classroom space and fewer amenities,” remarks Mick

Parmar, principal and LDSP chair. “Hence, we are all very excited to see this project moving forward.”

Fundraising activities started a year ago, and to date nearly $60,000 has been raised for the new school.

Locally, individuals, businesses and service groups have been finding innovative and generous ways to help raise the funds needed for the new Pre-K to 12 school.

The most recent fundraiser, “Light Up the Night” with Jess Moskaluke, was just shy of raising $18,000.

“The community has been overwhelming in its support,” comments Michelle

Andrews, co-chair of the LDSP committee.

“People have been generous in both donations and support of our events; we cannot thank the community enough for all they have done.”

However, the LDSP committee still has a long way to go to raise the rest of the funds.

The next big fundraiser slated is Laff ‘n Linger Days July 31 – August 2, 2015.

Planning and organization of this event has already begun.

LDSP is still looking for more volunteers for this daunting fundraiser. If you are interested in helping, contact Jenay Werle at 306-743-7585.

“We are fortunate to have the support of

Teacher appreciation week Education Minister Don Morgan has proclaimed the week of February 8 - 14, 2015, as Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week to celebrate the remarkable education professionals in Saskatchewan.

“Teachers and school staff play an incredible role in ensuring that the needs of students are put first each and every day,” Morgan

said.

“Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week will encourage all Saskatchewan residents to recognize the extraordinary work that happens in our schools and to acknowledge the education professionals who contribute to our province in such an important way.”

For 27 years,

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week has been celebrated across Canada as a way to highlight the work of teachers and school staff.

The theme for 2015 is “Learning Together for the 21st Century” and will recognize the remarkable education professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that all students have

the skills they need to be successful in the constantly changing landscape of the Saskatchewan classroom.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week has been celebrated annually since 1988. This year’s proclamation was requested by the Saskatchewan Association of School Councils.

Province is top agri-food exporter

For the fourth straight year, Saskatchewan has set a record for agri-food exports with total sales of $13.9 billion, once again achieving the standing of Canada’s top agri-food exporting province.

Saskatchewan exported $13.9 billion in agricultural and agri-food products to 153 countries around the world in 2014. This represents a 19 per cent increase from 2013.

“Agriculture continues to be a strong and steady driver of the Saskatchewan economy, once again setting an agri-food export record,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “The credit goes to our farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses for producing and exporting what the world needs. With 15

different countries each purchasing more than $200 million in agri-food goods, Saskatchewan agriculture is one of the most diversified sectors in Canada in terms of export markets.”

Market development and trade advocacy are key priorities for the Government of Saskatchewan. Working closely with industry partners and the federal government, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture continues to build on existing trade relationships and forge new partnerships with countries around the world.

In 2014, the Ministry participated in trade missions to India and China, two of the province’s largest trade destinations for agricultural products.

“Saskatchewan is

particularly appreciative of the progress our federal counterparts have made in opening new markets and increasing access in existing markets,” Stewart said. “We look forward to the upcoming opportunities for expanded agricultural trade that Canada’s new agreements with the European Union and South Korea will bring.”

The province is well on its way to meeting the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth target of $15 billion in agricultural exports by 2020, with average annual increases of 14 per cent since 2010.

The province’s strength as an agri-food exporter is underpinned by increases in crop and livestock production, as well as a growing valueadded sector.

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the Ministry of Education, Good Spirit School Division, and the surrounding communities of Spy Hill, MacNutt and Marchwell,” adds Andrews. “They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said for our school.

Our group is working hard, but we still need

more families to get on board and join our committee.”

To follow the building progress of the new school visit the Langenburg and District School Project on Facebook, Twitter: @NewSchoolPrjct and Instagram: ldschoolproject.

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Canadians are still texting while driving Almost all Canadians agree that texting while driving is unacceptable, but they’re still doing it in significant numbers, according to new poll results from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).

The poll found that 90 per cent of Canadians say texting while driving is socially unacceptable. “We still need to close that gap between belief and behaviour,” says Jeff Walker, CAA vice president of public affairs. “But we are on

the right track”.

Texting while driving emerged as a phenomenon just a few years ago. It is now illegal in all provinces but, as with other road safety issues such as seatbelt usage and drinking and driving, laws are only part of the equation. “The next step is to make texting and driving as socially unacceptable as drinking and driving, so Canadians actually stop doing it,” Walker says.

In the same poll, Canadians say they

observed an average of six people texting while driving within the last month.

Additionally, 22 per cent of Canadians admitted to reading or sending a text message while driving recently. The three most common reasons people cite for texting and driving are connecting with family, urgent personal matters and work, according to the poll.

Saskatchewan participants indicated that in the last 30 days, 5 per cent said

they texted/emailed regularly while driving. Asked how many times they observed someone including themselves texting or emailing while driving in the past month; 14 per cent indicated they have done this or witnessed this more than 10 times, 21 per cent indicated 6 to 10 times, and 44 per cent advised 1 to 5 times. Regarding driver behaviour, in the past 30 days, 10 per cent of Saskatchewan participants, said they talked on a hand-held cell

Photo radar warning extended SGI is extending the warning period for the photo speed enforcement pilot by one additional month.

Tickets will now be issued beginning March 8, 2015.

“It has been brought to our attention that the photo speed enforcement vendor did not follow a process correctly, causing a warning letter to be issued in error,” said Earl Cameron, Vice President of the Auto Fund at SGI. “Before

tickets are issued, we want to be sure all processes are working smoothly, so people aren’t receiving tickets in error.”

The error was discovered when a driver was sent a warning letter for going 106 km/h in a Saskatoon school zone. The vehicle owner contacted Saskatoon Police Service because he believed the warning letter had been issued in error. An investigation into the matter

revealed the vehicle in question was not speeding.

“This was a human processing error and not a problem with the cameras, nor the accuracy of the cameras.

Xerox is implementing a triple-check process to ensure this doesn’t occur again,” said Cameron.

Xerox has conducted an investigation and found no other instances of warning letters being sent out in error.

Drivers speeding in photo speed enforced areas will continue to receive warning letters until ticketing begins March 8. Yellow informational signs let drivers know they are approaching a photospeed-enforced zone.

Black-and-white regulatory signs are posted throughout the zones.

For more information about the twoyear photo speed enforcement pilot, visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca.

phone while they are driving; 49 per cent talk on a hands-free cell phone while they are driving; 10 per cent indicated they read or send a text message or email while they are driving; and 65 per cent try to avoid driving on a certain road because they feel it is dangerous.

CAA also asked Canadians to rank their top 10 road safety concerns. The poll found they are, in order: texting or emailing while driving; drinking and driving;

drivers running red lights; speeding on residential streets; driving aggressively; sleepy drivers; driving after using illegal drugs; talking on cell phones while driving; driving well over the speed limit; and talking to or engaging with their in-car systems.

The results are based on a poll of 1,252 Canadians. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-2.8 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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Maintain your physical and mental wellness

Canadians are enjoying much longer lives these days. Of course, an increase in longevity is great, but it’s even better when combined with a good quality of life.

Healthy ageing is a goal we should all aim for.

Maintaining your physical and mental wellbeing is vital if you’re a senior. Here are four guidelines for staying active and independent.

A healthy diet A healthy diet provides the nourishment necessary for the body to maintain energy levels and do what it needs to do every day. A healthy diet is the basis of good health for everybody — children, adults, and seniors.

Physical exercise Physical activity is an important factor in staying healthy. A physically active senior will maintain a healthy weight, feel energetic, and feel less stress. Physical activity also allows you to keep your sense of balance and coordination, which in turn reduces the risk of falls. Stay active by walking, cycling, and swimming; keeping moving is good for morale, too!

Oral health Teeth, both false and natural, require regular care, because poor oral health can also affect other areas of the body.

Research has shown that there is a link between

poor dental hygiene and certain health problems, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases.

Stop smoking Giving up tobacco improves quality of life.

It is never too late to stop smoking. Take advantage of a life without smoke; you’ll feel better and you’ll reduce your risk of contracting heart disease or lung cancer.

Hand Washing Hand washing is one of those things that we learn as children. It’s a mundane task that we do by rote several times a day. But have you ever asked yourself if you’re washing your hands properly?

Hand washing may appear simple enough, but the fact remains that the majority of adults don’t know how to wash their hands correctly — or they don’t take the time to do it. And yet, hand washing is a key factor in preventing the spread of germs and other health problems.

The correct technique for washing hands 1. Wash your hands in hot water.

2. Use soap.

3. Lather the soap all over your hands (palms, backs of hands, between the fingers, under the nails).

4. Continue rubbing for at least 15 seconds or the time it takes to hum Happy Birthday.

5. Rinse your hands under hot water, while continuing to rub them

together.

6. Dry your hands with clean paper towels or a towel. In public bathrooms, use a paper towel to turn off the tap and open the door on your way out.

Hands have to be washed frequently To protect yourself and your family and friends, you should wash your hands after every sneeze or cough, after going to the bathroom, before preparing food, after handling raw meat, before and after meals, after touching an animal, after handling garbage, and after using public transportation.

Acupuncture Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that originated in China, and it is based on the stimulation of precise points on the body with the help of special needles or other tools. The objective of acupuncture, and the stimulation of these points, is to modify and facilitate the proper circulation of the body’s energy.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture corrects imbalances in the flow of energy (called “Qi”) that circulates throughout the body. Acupuncture stimulates precise points situated along meridians, which are channels through which this energy circulates. The meridians run down the entire length of the human body on both sides. Most acu-

puncture points are situated along these meridians.

The needles inserted into the surface of the skin stimulate the acupuncture points and regulate the flow of Qi, as well as physiological and emotional functions. The different acupuncture points play a precise role in re-establishing the health of the patient.

Contrary to popular belief, an acupuncture

treatment is really quite relaxing, as the needles do not hurt. They are very small and are designed to be inserted easily into only the topmost layer of the skin.

Typically, the acupuncturist never uses more than 15 needles, which are left in place for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition to be treated. When the needles are inserted, the patient may feel a slight

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Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of imbalances in the human body’s systems, including arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, bronchitis, asthma, gallstones, diarrhea, depression, and stress. It can also help to relieve various common conditions, such as headaches and colds.

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Celebrate our winter in the great outdoors

Opportunities abound to celebrate our Canadian winter climate Canada’s frigid northern winters keep many people indoors – but they don’t need to. Our winter climate is envied by many people who live in warmer areas, as is the long season we have to enjoy invigorating winter outdoor sports.

Not only do those activities help us forget about the plunging thermometer, they foster community and good health – to our bodies, our minds and our economy.

Snowmobiling is one of those winter pleasures. The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO), a volunteer not-for-profit national organization which provides support for 735 member clubs and twelve provincial or territorial snowmobile organizations, notes that “the majority of snowmobiling-generated dollars are spent in rural Canada, where comparatively few other major winter economic activities exist.”

Those snowmobiling dollars benefit both federal and provincial governments through tax revenues derived from snowmobiling-related spending. The 2012/2013 snowmobiling season alone contributed over

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by Garry Breitkreuz eight billion dollars to the Canadian economy.

The activities of those who enjoy their snow machines don’t only benefit our economy.

Recently, many riders in the Yorkton-Melville constituency participated in the Easter Seals™ Snowarama, a fundraising event held in Yorkton. Snowarama combines winter fun with community spirit and raises money for children with disabilities. The event has, over the years, generated millions of dollars, all donated to charities.

The CCSO envisions that “across Canada, organized snowmobile trail networks and riding areas provide a lasting legacy of responsible riding experiences that are highly valued, safe, enjoyable, sustainable and environmentally friendly.”

This vision of conservation, safety, and sustainability is echoed by another proponent of

outdoor activities – the n o n - p a r t i s a n Parliamentary Outdoors Caucus, which I founded in 2006. The Outdoors Caucus encourages Canadians from all regions who fish, hunt, trap and participate in recreational shooting to enjoy the bounty of Canada’s outdoors in every season. Its mandate is to preserve and promote those pursuits, and accept them as traditional outdoor heritage activities.

The federal riding of Yorkton-Melville holds numerous opportunities to enjoy outdoor winter activities, but please remember that sub-zero temperatures mean following safe practices.

Learn more by searching Seven Steps to Cold Weather Safety at www. getprepared.gc.ca.

If you’re a snowmobiler and need more information on CCSO, contact the provincial branch through www. sasksnow.com.

Unemployment rates remain low for province

Saskatchewan has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the country for 26 consecutive months.

Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 4.5 per cent for the month of January, tied with Alberta for the lowest in Canada, and still well below the national average of 6.6 percent, according to a Statistics Canada report released today.

January was the first month since March 2014 that Saskatchewan experienced employment losses, losing 1,200 jobs compared to January 2014, and 8,400 since December 2014. January was only the fourth month that Saskatchewan experienced employment losses since 2007.

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“We know the effect of low oil prices will be felt by Saskatchewan’s economy and labour market, and this month’s employment losses reflects that” Minister responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Jeremy Harrison said.

“But it’s important to look at the big picture.

This is just the fourth month of employment losses since 2007, we have maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the country and there are over 11,000 jobs available on Saskjobs.ca. Our province’s youth unemployment rate was 8.8 per cent, second lowest among the provinces behind Alberta (7.5 per cent), and below the national rate of 12.8 per

cent.”

Employment grew by 1,100 in Regina and 3,900 in Saskatoon.

There were a number of industries that experienced strong growth in January, including educational services (up 3,200), finance, insurance, real estate, and leasing (up 2,300) and construction (up 2,000).

“Saskatchewan’s economy has faced other challenging times in recent years, such as 2009, when oil prices fell and potash sales virtually disappeared. During that time, Saskatchewan led the country in job creation and our population continued to grow,” Harrison said.

“Our economy is even more diversified now so we are well-positioned for the future.”

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Forecast for spring runoff potential released The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the February forecast for spring runoff. A near normal spring runoff is expected across most of the southern half of Saskatchewan with below normal runoff for areas north of Cold Lake, La Ronge, and Creighton.

“Most of the province was saturated going into winter freeze up but warm temperatures in the month of January have helped lower the snowpack,” Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency Scott Moe said. “The Water Security Agency will be monitoring precipitation levels and conducting snow surveys to get a clearer picture of what the runoff outlook will be as we move closer to spring.”

The spring runoff forecast has the potential to change in the

weeks and months ahead. Below normal snowfall and a slower melt rate would result in below normal runoff. Conversely, above normal precipitation going forward and a rapid melt could still result in high runoff and potential flooding.

Extreme rainfall events are very unpredictable as the province experienced in the summer of 2014.

As always, excess rainfall in the spring could significantly alter the runoff outlook and create excess moisture in some areas.

The WSA will continue conducting snow surveys as part of forecasting the spring melt and subsequent runoff. Updated forecasts will be provided in March and April.

For more information or to view the full forecast, visit www. wsask.ca.

Spring seeding requires homework

Each growing season poses unique challenges.

Some of which are predictable and some are not.

Heading into this spring there are a few things that we need to be thinking about: 1) Cereal seed quality – Over the last few years’ cereal seed quality has garnered much attention. In many parts of the province, seed quality is even worse this year. If planning on using bin-run seed it is very important to have a seed test done to know what quality of seed you are starting with. Seed borne diseases, germination and vigour are the main factors to consider. For specific guidelines on seedborne disease in cereal crops please refer to the factsheet “Guidelines for Seed-Borne Diseases of Cereal Crops” on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture website.

2) Crop rotation – Every year disease and insect pressures cause farmers to make costly decisions on whether to spray or not. A good crop rotation is one way to help ease some of this pressure. It has been proven through research that crop rotations are an effective method of controlling disease and insect infection levels in field crops. Diverse rotations that include pulse crops have shown the greatest benefits, provided environmental conditions are favourable for pulse production.

3) Variety selection – Each year new varieties are released giving farmers more and potentially better management options.

Consider canola as an example, if clubroot or sclerotinia is a concern then having the ability to choose a variety that has resistance to those diseases can be an invaluable tool. Last year much of the province had increased levels of fusarium head blight. Is it time to consider a new variety with some level of resistance to FHB? For variety specific comparisons please refer to the 2015 SaskSeed Guide. This guide is available online or at any of the Regional Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture offices.

4) Fertilizer requirements and placement – Soil testing is the most accurate way to assure that crop fertilizer requirements can be met by the soil available nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies are sometimes overlooked but can significantly impact yield. A soil test is a first step in avoiding a deficiency. Fertilizer application method and placement is equally important. Different crops have different safe seed placed fertilizer guidelines. Some crops may also benefit from seed placed nutrients such as phosphorus which can stimulate early plant growth and root development.

5) Assessing crop risk potential – When choosing to seed a specific crop, pro-

ducers are typically aware of the insects and diseases that pose the biggest threat.

I have touched on a few tools farmers have to assist with controlling these but have yet to mention fungicides. There is no question that fungicides can provide a benefit to the producer when used properly. While water volumes, environmental conditions and nozzle coverage can play as factors in fungicide efficacy, the most important variable is fungicide timing.

The importance of timing fungicide applications properly cannot be understated.

6) Consider the use of test strips – Check strips are a great way to assess efficacy and economic returns of products such as fungicides, herbicides, foliar fertilizers, micronutrients or any other product or treatment. When planning a strip trial there are a few ‘rules of thumb’ to follow: • Keep it simple; use it to verify results • Use representative fields with little variation • Mark the strips and record the treatments • Avoid using headlands and field edges • The longer the trial the more accurate the data • Plan for strip widths that coincide with harvest equipment

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Ice fishing keeps growing in popularity There is a chill in the air as you wait on the frozen ice for that telltale sign. The line vibrates and you feel a tug as the fish takes the bait. Minutes later, the fish is out of the water and it’s time to set up your line again.

Whether with family or friends, ice fishing is a fun and popular winter activity in Saskatchewan.

It is common to see ice shacks and anglers out on the frozen waters at this time of year trying to land walleye, perch and northern pike. The sport is a great way to spend an afternoon, especially when you’re following the rules and staying safe on the ice.

Although many of the rules regarding angling remain the same between open water and ice fishing seasons, anglers should be aware of some important rules that pertain to ice fishing specifically.

“Just like the open water angling season, it is illegal to sport fish without possessing a valid Saskatchewan angling licence unless the angler is under 16 years of age or a Saskatchewan resident senior,” said Ministry of Environment Conservation Officer Rich Hildebrand. “When on the ice, anglers can drill as many holes as they like. If they make a larger hole in the ice that could be hazardous to others, it should be marked or covered when not in use for safety reasons.”

Anglers are allowed to use two lines while ice fishing, as long as they are within 25 metres of the angler

and visible at all times.

Up to four hooks can be used on a line; a lure with a gang of hooks is considered as one hook.

Some water bodies have been designated for angling with barbless hooks only. Also, anglers cannot possess or use a gaff longer than 1.5 metres while ice fishing, or use a spring-loaded gaff or spring-loaded hook.

Saskatchewan’s ice angling season closes on March 31 in the southern and central fisheries management zones and on April 15 in the northern management zone.

However, certain waters that are stocked with non-native trout are open to fishing year-round. Hildebrand said anglers should check the Ministry of Environment Anglers’ Guide to see if the specific water they intend to fish is open and for additional information on the rules and regulations. The guide is available at all ministry field offices and at saskatchewan.ca/fishing.

“Anglers are also reminded that the province is offering a winter free-fishing weekend in association with the Family Day holiday in February,” Hildebrand said. “From February 14 to 16 anyone will be able to angle without a licence in Saskatchewan.

All other angling rules will apply and anyone transporting fish out of province must purchase an angling licence.”

As the temperatures start to warm up with the approach of spring, ice safety should always

be top of mind for anglers.

“Before going out on the ice, make sure there is sufficient ice for your safety and the safety of those with you,” explained Hildebrand. “The ice should be at least 10 cm thick for a person to safely walk on, at least 20 cm thick to snowmobile on and at least 30 cm thick to drive a light vehicle on.”

Ice thickness can sometimes vary from safe to unsafe ice within a very short distance.

Ice strength should never be judged by appearance alone. The ice thickness is seldom uniform throughout a water body and slush indicates that ice is eroding from above and below at an advanced rate.

Colour can be an indicator of ice strength.

Blue ice is the strongest, while white/ opaque ice is a mixture of ice, snow, bubbles and is much weaker than blue ice.

Hildebrand also reminds anglers that if they use an ice shelter, there are some rules they should keep in mind.

“When left out on the ice, ice fishing shelters must have the owner’s complete name, address and phone number on the outside in legible letters that are at least 2.5 cm high,” Hildebrand noted. “And, remember, it’s against the law to have alcohol in an ice fishing shelter or while fishing outside a shelter.”

Ice fishing shacks south of Highway 16 must be off the ice by March 15, and shelters north of Highway 16

WHAT’S ON THE HOOK - Ice fishing is a fun and popular winter activity in Saskatchewan. must be removed by March 31. However, if the weather turns warm a conservation officer may ask the owners to remove them earlier for safety reasons.

“These shelters need to be removed because they can pose a danger to boaters, water-skiers and other users if they remain floating in the water. The pieces wash up on shore and can cause environmental hazards,” said Hildebrand.

When removing your ice shack, it is important to clean-up all litter, including fish entrails.

If shelters are not removed, owners could be prosecuted, and the structure and contents may be confiscated and removed by the ministry.

In 2014, a Saskatoon man was fined $2,800 for leaving an unmarked ice fishing shelter unattended on the ice-covered waters of Blackstrap Lake, and for littering.

Ice fishing can be a very fun and pleasurable experience if it is done safely.

The Ministry of Environment encourages everyone to obey the rules and be safe out there.

Anyone observing fisheries or other resource violations can call our tollfree Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers 24 hours a day to report the violations.

Liquor consultation process completed The public consultation process regarding the future of liquor retailing in the province is now complete.

“Saskatchewan people had a lot to say about how liquor should be retailed in the province,” Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris said. “I appreciate the time that thousands of people took to complete the survey and especially those that took extra time to share their personal comments.”

The consultation was launched November 4 with Saskatchewan residents encouraged to complete an online survey and provide feedback via the consultation website at www.saskatchewan.ca/ liquorretail. The website asked the public to consider five different liquor retailing options including maintaining the current system, an

expanded private retail system, an Albertastyle fully private retail system, a managed transition to a fully private system and an expanded government retail system.

The consultation concluded January 30 with a total of 7,618 people visiting the website and 6,604 of those visitors completing the survey.

More than 3,000 people also took the opportunity to submit personal comments.

Written comments from key stakeholders have been posted to the consultation website.

Government will consider all feedback received as it determines the future of liquor retailing in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan’s liquor retail system currently consists of 75 government liquor stores, approximately 190 franchises operating in private businesses in rural Saskatchewan, 450 offsale outlets and three private full-line liquor stores. A fourth private full-line store is set to open in Regina in the spring.

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Novice hockey The Fedorowich Construction Novice hockey team went to Russell, MB. Jan 31 and Feb 1 to take part in the Russell Novice Hockey Tournament. The team had a tough draw and were up against the very talented Shoal Lake team followed by the equally talented Dauphin novice hockey team. The kids skated and tried as hard as they could but ended up losing both of these games. The kids did not let this bring them down and rebounded with a convincing win over Rossburn to put them in the C final against the very familiar Farrell Agencies team from

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Yorkton. We all knew that this would be a close game. The Fedorowich Construction team came out early with a few quick goals to take the lead and Farrell’s answered back with equal determination. The game was very close right to the bitter end with Farrell’s scoring late in the 3rd to tie the game up and send it to overtime. Only a few minutes into overtime were needed to allow the Fedorowich Construction kids to get the game winner in a very entertaining and fun to watch game for all.

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Free ice fishing this Family Day weekend February 14 to 16 marks another free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan – the first in winter – to promote the province’s many ice fishing opportunities. This means everyone, including visitors from outside the province, can fish in Saskatchewan on Family Day weekend

without having to purchase a licence.

“Ice fishing is a popular activity for many Saskatchewan anglers,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “The Family Day weekend is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to learn about and enjoy the sport of ice fishing, and to recognize the

province’s diverse angling opportunities.”

Caution and common sense are key to safe and enjoyable ice fishing. Test the ice thickness before you travel on it. A minimum of 10 cm of good ice is required for walking and 30 cm for light vehicle travel.

Anglers are remind-

Heritage Day Saturday

Heritage Day, proclaimed annually in February throughout the nation by Heritage Canada The National Trust, celebrates the architectural heritage and historic places of Canada. The WDM, City of Yorkton Archives and Municipal Heritage SubCommittee, and members of the Yorkton Chapter of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society are pleased to again work together to celebrate the event on Sunday, February 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For 2015, Heritage Canada The National

Trust has chosen “Main Street: At the Heart of the Community” as its theme. The social and economic value of historic downtown areas is immeasurable.

Guest speakers and displays will highlight various locations in and around Yorkton that have made treasured memories in our hearts and our communities.

This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada, when the first official raising took place on February 15, 1965. In honour of this milestone, we will be looking at the history of the Canadian

flag and how the now classic design came to be.

In addition, members of the Yorkton Chapter of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be in attendance to share information on tracing family histories and answer questions relating to genealogical research.

Regular admission applies for the event which includes entrance to the galleries, display area and refreshments.

Everyone is welcome to celebrate Heritage Day at the Western Development Museum on Sunday, February 15.

Film screening Thursday The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce the selection of its next Spotlight on the News film screenings.

A month has passed since the Paris attacks on the Charlie Hebdo office, and in the wake of this horrific event conversations have begun world-wide over the limits of free speech. It is within this conversation

that we shall be holding a screening of “Dangerous When Provoked: The Life & Times of Terry Mosher.”

Dangerous When Provoked tells the story of cartoonist Terry Mosher, also known as Aislin, who has spent his professional life lampooning the rich and powerful while wrestling with his own demons.

“His cartoons are a diary

of every folly and controversy that has meshed with the sad Canadian consciousness,” says the CBC’s Rex Murphy.

Described as a barber with chainsaw, Aislin’s cartoons have often pushed the limits of satire and free speech.

Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre for a screening of this film.

ed that all other fishing regulations, including possession limits and reduced limits on some lakes and rivers, remain in effect for free fishing weekend. Many of the rules that apply to angling remain the same for ice fishing; however, anglers should consult the Anglers’ Guide to become familiar with rules that are specific to ice fishing

before heading out.

Free fishing weekend does not apply in national parks and anyone planning to take fish out of the province must purchase a licence. Anglers on Lac La Ronge must have a free endorsement licence, available through the Ministry of Environment’s automated licence system.

This endorsement helps

to conserve and enhance the lake trout population and to gather data on angling pressure and harvest on Lac La Ronge.

More information about fishing in Saskatchewan can be found in the 2014 Anglers’ Guide, available wherever fishing licences are sold, or online at saskatchewan.ca/fishing

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Jump like a grasshopper to get your pass Ed, my neighbor next door, was astonished to learn I didn’t have a pass bought for all the days of the 2015 Sask.

Tel Tankard Men’s Curling Championship. I went on the Monday before the Tanker to buy a day’s

pass. I found out that I could only get a day’s pass at the door, not ahead of time. My neighbor wasn’t impressed as he has a passion for curling that ranges between, a favorite sport to play, and fanatical fan who zealously watch-

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by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com es curling events. He cautioned me that I was not serious enough about the curling event at Melville.

I told Ed how interesting I found it, to see, the Credit Union Center transformed into a top notch curling center for the championship. From the walking track each day, I was able to see the gradual conversion from a hockey to a curling facility.

People were working with such enthusiasm that the excitement was contagious. Ed was disgusted with me as he said that the set up was not excit-

ing, that it was just house-keeping.

According to my neighbor, the real thrill is watching the curling teams in actions. I didn’t argue with Ed, as the excitement is in the games played, not the ice surface.

When it comes to curling, I don’t have a lot to say because I am no authority. In fact, I’m sure Ed knows more about curling than I will ever know no matter how long I live.

The Bible is the authority that enables us to know about God. Many make up their

idea of God as they see fit. No one feels they have the right to make up a sport as they chose. To understand curling, you need to watch it, play it, know the rules that govern the sport, how you score it and a multitude of other details.

When it is a team sport, one must carefully consider the role of each player. Most would agree you have to give a sport a fair chance before you decide if you like it or not. A sport may seem too challenging, above your interests or abilities. Some don’t want to share their victory with teammates.

Those who are willing to give the Bible, a fair chance, will find God much greater than they imagine.

The Bible makes it clear that God is both complete power and compassion.

God’s power is clear in the creation, and his com-

passion is fully evident in Jesus Christ his Son. God is not an invention of our thoughts.

According to the Bible, God is almighty, eternal and omniscient, and we are like grasshoppers before Him. God is the best, and above everyone, and everything, beyond whom we are and what we can do. He can become involved, present as a fellow team member seeking for our best game, ever contributing to our victories in life, now and forever. The Bible speaks of it this way, “The Lord stretches out the heavens like a canopy, as the everlasting God, the Creator, his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak as they hope in Him.” The Bible shows the true reality of God!

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A special anniversary logo will be used this year to celebrate the 10th annual Parkland College Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic.

The logo was designed in-house by the College’s marketing department.

It features a yellow tenth-hole flag over a two-tone blue circle containing the Dollars for Scholars name.

“We wanted something special to mark the milestone of our tenth golf tournament, and a commemorative logo is a good way of doing that,” said Brendan Wagner, chairperson of the Dollars for Scholars planning committee.

“It’s a departure from the event’s traditional branding and greenand-orange colour scheme, but we feel

that this anniversary logo is a strong, fresh look that stands on its own.”

The anniversary mark will appear on promotional items for this year’s tournament, including advertising, registration and sponsorship materials, and event day documents such as scorecards and programs.

The 10th annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic takes place June 19 at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton.

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Community Events St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church 125 Third Avenue North, Yorkton will be hosting the World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. the World Day of Prayer Committee in the Bahamas has prepared the service. The theme this year is ‘Jesus said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?’ ” Women, men and children are invited to attend. For further information, please contact Mary Bybliw at 306-782-1023, Yorkton Public Library Feb. 13 10:30 a.m. Aboriginal Storytelling Feb. 19 - 2:00 p.m.

Kids movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Popcorn & juice provided Feb. 25 - 6:30 p.m. Movie Night Dolphin Tale 2 The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be at the Heritage Day event at the Western Development Museum on Sunday, February 15 from 2-5 p.m. In addition to enjoying Heritage Day displays, you can chat with members of the Genealogy Society and find out how to begin researching your family tree. For more information call Glenn at 306 782-7969.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their first meeting of 2015 on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Sunshine Room at SIGN on North Street. There will be a fun-filled, informative year ahead! New members are always welcome. Whether you are a novice green-thumb or an experienced gardener, everyone is welcome!

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Moose Jaw takes place on May 24, 2015 at the Kiwanis Pavilion Wakamow Valley. Lace up your walking shoes and take a step for someone you love. Join us in the fight to end MS. For more information or to register and to start fundraising, visit www. mswalks.ca or call 306522-5600.”

“Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world.

Based on current incidence rates, the MS Society of Canada estimates that approximately 1000 new cases of MS are diagnosed in Canada each year, which means three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day.

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“My experience with multiple sclerosis began early: I was a teenager when my mom was diagnosed. At first, I don’t think I really understood what was going on. Her MS was mild for the most part.

That has changed recently as my mother approaches retirement. It scares me that my mom might not be able to walk, and even more, not enjoy her retirement.” - Rhonda Head, Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walker

Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Legacy of Worship Photography by Larry Easton. Jan. 12 to Feb 25, An exhibition of photographs by Larry Easton, as featured in the recent publication Legacy of Worship: Sacred Places in Rural Saskatchewan (Coteau Books, 2014.)

Larry Easton, Margaret Hryniuk and Frank Korvemaker scoured the province to capture photographs and fascinating stories of buildings and personalities representing over 100 churches in 18 denominations. Over 30 of these beautiful images are being exhibited in the gallery. Monday to Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. 49 Smith St. E, Yorkton. Admission free!

Pet First Aid Course now being offered at Yorkton SJA Training Centre. Course Dates: Sat., Feb. 28 Sat., Mar. 28 For more information or to register for a training session call 306-783-4544 or email sjayorkton@sk. sja.ca Yorkton Public Library Winter Session Prechool storytime Ages 3 – 5 Years 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Mondays or Thursdays Jan. 19 – Mar. 12 Toddler time Ages 6-36 months 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Thursdays Jan. 22 – Mar. 12 Call 783-3523 to register.

2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up Royal Wood, February 22, 2015; Ballet Jorgen presenting Cinderella, March 10, 2015; The Barra MacNeils, April 8, 2015; and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, April 26, 2015.

New pricing!

For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro.

Royal Wood A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Sunday February 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School.

Royal Wood will perform songs from his catalogue of critically acclaimed albums including fan favorites - Juliet, The Lady in White, The Thick Of It and The Glory.

Royal has toured Canada extensively and has become a charming and seasoned performer whether in a solo, trio or full band configuration.

Royal Wood’s career has been established with critical acclaim and impressive musical achievements. His latest release WE WERE BORN TO GLORY debuted in the Top 25 charts in Canada and was recently nominated for “Adult Alternative Album of the Year” at the 2013 Juno Awards. www.royalwood. ca. Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro. ca or at the door.

Ballet Jörgen Canada - Cinderella A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Tuesday March 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School.

This Ballet by Bengt Jorgen is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jorgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationships.

Returning to the original Russian tradition of having women perform the roles of stepsisters, Jorgen builds a more realistic and human look at Cinderella and her circumstances and then uses these scenes to both counterpoint and highlight the magical aspects of the story.

Glenn Davidson’s set design creates a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures.

Inspiration for the set pieces is drawn from ice storms and old growth forests. Costume designs

by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character’s personality.

Ballet Jorgen Canada’s Cinderella is a classical ballet with modern dramatic sensibilities. www.balletjorgen.ca 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.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Everyone is welcome.

Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Music by: Ron & Sandra Rudoski February 13.

(Valentine Dance) (Admission $10.00) Admission: February 20, 27 - $8.00 Admission includes lunch Don & Friends February 20.

Memory Lane February 27.

For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.

The Caring Closet Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes.

Donations are accepted.

Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570.

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” 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.

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 For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (days) 782-4182 (evenings).

Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.

Co-Ed Pool League Every Monday at 7 p.m. from October until April.

Downstairs at the Legion.

380 Broadway St. W. Come out and have some fun. No partner required.

Everyone welcome. Cash prizes every week! For more information contact Wayne at 306-783-7785 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!

GOOD GIRL – Hey there, I’m Maple. I’m an eight month old female lab shepherd cross. I’m really great with the whole family, adults, kids and even cats! So if you’ve got a loving, responsible home, be sure to visit the SPCA or call 306-783-4080.

OVER $16,000 IN ITEMS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH

$200 Gift Certificate

$1000 Gift Certificate

RETAIL: $200

RETAIL: $1000

11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ROME Factory Rocker 161 Coupons for 4, 16-inch Snowboard, GNU Mutants X-Large, 2-Topping Pizzas Bindings, and $200 Gift Certificate RETAIL: $100 RETAIL: $1000

$1000 Gift Certificate (Excluding service) RETAIL: $1000

$100 Gift Certificate

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RETAIL: $100

Adult 1-Year Swim Pass

RETAIL: $430

$1000 Gift Certificate for Mattresses, Pillows, Sheets, & Bedding Accessories RETAIL: $1000

Family 1-Year Swim Pass RETAIL: $860

10-Hour Golf Package

A 1-Night Stay in the Family Suite (EXP DEC. 31, 2015)

$100 Gift Certificate

RETAIL: $260

RETAIL: $225

RETAIL: $100

$250 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

RETAIL: $250

RETAIL: $100

RETAIL: $100

Youth 1-Year Swim Pass

RETAIL: $297

View auction item details at www.therock985.ca ADVANCE BIDS WELCOME. Email auction@therock985.ca

306-786-7625

1-855-449-5160

306-783-5160

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24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK FULL SERVICE KAHKEWISTAHAW FIRST NATION 500 Broadway St. W. Yorkton, SK

Yorkton’s Premier Music Store & Teaching Studios 34 - 2nd Ave. N. Yorkton, SK

306-782-5355 fuzztonemusic@sasktel.net

YBID NEWS A look at what is happening in the Yorkton Business Improvement District

Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. at GALLAGHER CENTRE

YORK-SASK DRYCLEANERS LTD.

"Your Fabric Care Specialist" 14-1st Ave. N. Yorkton When You Look Good We Look Good

306-782-2647 Loreen Poier & Douglas A. Poier

WE'RE YOUR MUFFLER SPECIALISTS 39 Smith St. W. Yorkton, Sask.

306-782-6050

www.worldofdecals.com

Over the past few years the pigeon population has soared and as a result created a major issue for sidewalks, roofs of buildings, even homes in the city.

YBID PEST CONTROL information night on

Corner of Laurier & Broadway and WalMart

80 Smith St. 306.786.6644

The CEO from RIVA Bird Control Regina will be in attendance to advise us on what we can do and what the results can mean for all of us.

All business owners in the City of Yorkton are invited to attend. If you have a pigeon or bird issue, you’re welcome to attend.

ds.signs@sasktel.net

G

GARDON S SECURITIES

& TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

SALES & SERVICE • DSC Alarms & Equipment • Access Control • 24 hr. Alarm Monitoring • Cameras for Home, Farm & Business • Surveillance System • Fire Extinguishers • Mobile Radios & Equipment • Answering Service 35 BETTS AVE. YORKTON, SK

306-782-0211

This is a free information session sponsored by Yorkton Business Improvement District RIVA is a Specialized Cleaning Service & Pigeon Control company.

They are owned & operated by Richard Swallow, a Certified Bird Control Specialist & Installer.

Services to date have resulted in a bird free building when owners have followed our recommendations. We offer a unique specialized bird control package for any building or site as well as annual inspections & maintenance. Our services include trapping, nest removal, clean-up & feces removal, sanitation & more.

Call for your free estimate!

For more information contact Phil DeVos at YBID 306-783-9243

210 Ball Rd. Yorkton, SK

306-783-6995

info@ossyorkton.com

Yorkton Welding & Machine - (1983) Ltd. 140 York Road, Yorkton, SK Specializing in All Types of Welding & Machining

306-783-8773 Supplier of park benches & picnic tables etc.