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Sno-Riders host 2015 Provincial Snowmobile Festival By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The end of February will be marked with the sound of snowmobiles. The Yorkton Sno-Riders are the host of the 2015 Provincial Snowmobile Festival on February 27 and 28. The event begins Friday evening with a meet and greet, as well as a vintage snowmobile fashion show. The second day will feature breakfast, self-guided trail exploration, as well as a stop at the Super Trac vintage snowmobile museum. The event ends with the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Associ ation banquet, Co-op awards and entertainment. There will also be a draw for one of four snowmobiles or $10,000. Music for the weekend will be provided by Shameless. All events take place at the St. Mary’s Cultural Center. Chris Brewer, President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association, says that it was the volunteers with the Sno-Riders that made the bid a success. He says that it’s clear the community is behind snowmobiling, whether it’s the riders themselves or the businesses that support them, and hosting the festival in Yorkton was a way to recognize the enthusiasm within the city. He makes special note of the volunteers and says the volunteer base makes the event
THE YORKTON SNO-RIDERS are in their 25th year, and part of the celebration will be the 2015 Provincial Snowmobile Festival, running February 27 and 28. possible. “I can’t recognize the volunteers enough, they do such a good job.” The biggest highlight of the festival for Brewer is the social part of the weekend, as snowmobile enthusiasts from across the province meet again each year and share success stories from the different clubs in
the province. Jason Popowich, president of the Yorkton Sno-Riders, says that hosting the festival is the perfect way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the club in the city. While there were lean years at the beginning, he says that the ability to host a major festival shows how far they have come with
the trail system and making Yorkton a snowmobiling destination. It’s the relationship between the city and the local riders that makes it possible to host a big event such as this one, Popowich says. Yorkton was the first city to allow snowmobiles to enter the city for food and lodging back in 1996,
and the working relationship has been a positive one ever since. “They’ve been so supportive, not only the city council, but also city administration, public works and parks and recreation. They’re forward thinking, they think outside the box, whenever we have a plan or idea they’re very sup-
portive... I get calls repeatedly from various communities and clubs in the province asking how we convinced our city to allow these trails into the city. I say they’re forward thinking, and they know what tourism dollars mean in the winter.” Registration for the event is open now at www.sasksnow.com.
Community clubhouse begins to take shape By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Yorkton Community Clubhouse is beginning to take shape. The change room and washroom facility at Century Field has been in the works
since 2009, and construction has finally begun. Jason Farrell with Yorkton Minor Football explains that the need for the facility began as Yorkton Minor Football began building its programs. The program
now has 400 kids, and often hosts four games each Saturday during football season, as well as the Friday Night Lights event that brings over 2,000 people out to the evening games. That success has meant space has become an
issue, whether that means changing space for teams or bathrooms for fans. Minor football might have been the impetus for the building, Farrell says that it’s a project for the entire community, and everyone who
uses Century Field will be able to take advantage of it. He points to track and field programs and local soccer programs as also being big beneficiaries of the facility, but says it’s there for anyone who uses Century Field.
“There are a lot of good things happening that required a little bit of investment from the community to accommodate what’s already here, to build for the future and to attract
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Community clubhouse begins to take shape Continued from Page 1A more interest in the respective programs.” Track and field is expected to be the first program to use the facility, as the plans are to see it opened when Yorkton hosts a provincial track and field meet in June. The plans for the project have changed dramatically from when it was first proposed. The biggest difference is sheer size, with the facility being much bigger than initial designs. Farrell says that going bigger made sense because it can accommodate more functions. It is also fully on Good Spirit School Division property, as a site survey indicated that the initial plan on the north end would cause issues with existing utilities. The changes in design mean the facility is unique within the
province. Farrell compares it to the Gallagher Centre, and says that their goal is to have another facility that is a showcase for the city. “It’s going to be a permanent fixture in the recreational landscape of Yorkton for many years to come.” The budget on the project $600,000. Farrell says that it was designed to meet the needs of a growing community and growing sports programs within it. “If we’re going to do it, let’s do it right. If we’re going to build something to be proud of, let’s be really proud of it.” The website for the project is www.communityhero.ca, and Farrell says that he believes the people who are helping to build the facility are heroes within the community.
THE YORKTON COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE has begun construction, with the project being developed to make Century Field one of the showcase attractions within the city.
Housing authority new appointments Sela Campbell has been appointed Chairperson to the Theodore Housing Authority Board of Directors along with the new appointments of Margaret Lewis and Donna Zastrizny. Other members of the board of directors are Linda Quinton and Val Blades. The Theodore Housing Authority is a community-based organization that provides daily management of 16 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a
federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement. Social Services Minister, Donna Harpauer, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. “This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.” Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist
with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Theodore Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Theodore. A local nominating committee recommends board members. Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Theodore Housing Authority.
Open cinema is back The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce the continuation of our OPEN Cinema program for the 2014 – 2015 Screening Year. Join us at the Yorkton Public Library as we open up the film vaults and bring out some of the best. It’s movie night! It’s free. It’s fun. Everyone is welcome. Gordon Pinset is one of Canada’s national treasures. An accomplished actor, Gordon has come a long way from his humble beginnings in Newfoundland. In fact, Gordon has even been spotted in Yorkton (in person and on film) at numerous editions of the Yorkton Film Festival. To celebrate one of Canada’s most notable names, join us as we host a screening of Gordon Pinset: Still Rowdy After All These Years. After years on stage, screen and television, Pinsent became an
‘overnight star’ at the age of 76 in Sarah Polley’s Away From Her. Part of his stardom comes from the dozens of roles he’s played throughout his career, but a much bigger part comes from the man himself. Gordon is now 78 and although maybe not so rowdy anymore, this star’s career is far from over. Join us for an evening of film and discussion on Tuesday, February 3 at the Yorkton Public Library at 7:00pm. The Yorkton Film Festival is slated for May 21 – 24, 2015.
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Gordon Pinset Come join us for film, food and fun as we continue the traditions of the longest running film festival in North America.
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Heart Month kicks off fundraising drive By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer February is Heart Month, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is kicking off a month of fund raising in the community. Their goal, to see more people survive heart attack and stroke. Sohee Yoo, Community Fundraising Specialist with the Heart and Stroke Foundation says that the month is both about education and raising money. With someone dying of a heart attack or stroke every seven minutes, she says that the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s role remains vital. “It’s part of our effort to create more survivors and help them come home to their loved ones.” Yoo says that while money is important, education is also a big part of each month’s event. She says that encouraging healthy
eating is a big part of prevention, as well as teaching people about the signs of heart attack and stroke. Those signs include light headedness, nausea, sweating, chest discomfort, upper body discomfort and shortness of breath when it comes to heart attacks. The signs of stroke include weakness, trouble speaking, vision problems, headache and dizziness. Canvassers will be going around the city through the month of February. Donations can be made by cash or cheque, though credit card donations must be made through the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s website at www.heartandstroke.ca. Two of those canvassers will be Bev Berg and Deb Wilkinson, both long time supporters of the charity. Both women say that they wanted to give back to the com-
munity. “I also feel it’s very important that the message get out that people should be watching what the signs of heart attacks are, and I think it’s good that this is focusing more on the education part of it now,” Berg adds. Getting involved in Heart and Stroke, for Berg, came after losing family members to heart attacks, which she said made her realize just how important it was to get out and both raise money and educate people. For Wilkinson, while she does not have a family history of heart problems, she says that she feels it’s something that can help a lot of people and that is why she goes out to canvass. This year’s goal is $7,500 for the city of Yorkton, a number Yoo says should be attainable, as last year Yorkton raised $6,700.
HEART AND STROKE MONTH will see canvassers go across Yorkton raising money to help more survivors come home after a heart attack or stroke. Deb Wilkinson and Bev Berg will be two of those canvassers.
Hot lunch program needs meat to continue By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Yorkton Friendship Centre has been feeding local children with their hot lunch program since August, but now they need help. The issue is with the protein for the meals they make, as the program is running very low on
meat. They are putting a call out into the community to restock their meat supplies in order to continue running the program. The program serves three hot lunches a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and has served over 2,000 individual meals since it began in August of last
year says Darlene Langan, Executive Director of the Friendship Centre. The program began when someone noticed kids were having difficulty finding food, some going so far as to dumpster dive, Langan explains. It started as a breakfast program over the summer, as she says
it becomes more difficult for families to get meals in the summer when the schools are closed. The lunch program continued into the winter as they felt many kids still were having difficulty getting a hot meal on a regular basis. The need for the program is also growing, Langan says, and they
ROYAL AUTO GROUP is on board for the Yorkton Community Clubhouse, donating $6,000 to the project. Pictured are (back row) Lynn Walker, Ed Witherspoon, Greg Schendel and Terry Ortynsky with Royal Auto Group. Local football players (front row, l-r) Dakota Walker (defensive line), Colby Witherspoon (wide receiver) and Dustin Schendel (tight end) will be some of the people who will benefit from the new facility.
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are seeing increasing numbers of kids as well as many new faces. She says that for many of the families they work with, it’s difficult to make ends meet, especially if someone is working for minimum wage or is on social assistance. She explains this is not enough to meet the basic needs for shelter and utilities, and food often gets cut back. The need is clear just based on how many people go through the doors. “There have been times that we have had over 100 in one day showing up for lunch, which includes families.” While they have had community support for many of the other ingredients, including major donations of eggs and potatoes from local farmers, Langan says that the real need right now is meat. As their goal is to give kids a balanced,
healthy meal, she says that the protein is a big part of what they need for nutrition. It’s also a versatile ingredient, and she says that whatever meat they get they have a plan to use it in wide number of different dishes. Nothing donated will go to waste, all meat will be used to feed local kids. “We don’t let anything go to waste, we definitely put everything to use.” She emphasizes that they do not want money, they just want the ingredients they need to continue cooking for kids. “Without the continued support of the community, we don’t know how long we will be able to continue on with our lunch program to feed the hungry.” Those interested in helping out can call the Friendship Centre at 306-783-2822.
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Ontario fiscal plan is all wrong Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is ambitious. Government, she argues, needs to play a bigger role in “nation building.” To this end, on a recent visit to Ottawa, Wynne called on the federal government to commit to spending 5 per cent of Canada’s GDP on infrastructure projects. Now, 5 per cent of anything might not sound like very much. Indeed, she argues, Canada already spends between 3 to 3.5 per cent of its GDP on infrastructure. What’s 1.5 per cent more? As it turns out, 1.5 per cent more of GDP is about $30 to 40 billion dollars more. Per year. Every year. It’s triple the current deficit of the province she’s in charge of, and at least five times what the federal government has already committed ($70 billion over ten years) to spend on infrastructure. It is even more than what was spent during the first year of the illadvised federal stimulus binge which began in 2009. In short, it is a massive sum of money. And perhaps most troubling of all is that Wynne does not even feel compelled to tell us what the money should be spent on – merely that it needs to be spent! First commit to spending a certain amount, she says. We can figure out what to spend it on later. One does not need a degree in economics to grasp how reckless this sounds. To the average person, hearing a politician who cannot even come to close to balancing her own books, encouraging another government to pile up massive debts for the purpose of building unknown things, must seem rather odd. And to their credit, the federal government, which has committed to balancing its budget this year, seems largely uninterested in “partnering” with a provincial government whose fiscal health is moving rapidly in the opposite direction. There is no simply escaping the fact that every dollar – or billions of dollars, as is the case today – that is spent paying interest on debt is money we cannot, by definition, spend on something else instead. When governments borrow money, it is not from some undefined giant bank floating in the sky. It is from our own future – and from our children and grandchildren. Another example proffered by big spending politicians is the example of mortgages as “good” debt. It makes sense for people to borrow to buy a house to live in, they say, and pay it off over time. So why shouldn’t governments? This is a disingenuous analogy, since the failure of government at all levels to pay down public debt is precisely the reason Canadians now find themselves drowning in it. If Canadians tried this trick with their mortgages, they would default and lose their houses. Governments, on the other hand, simply raise taxes in an attempt to raise more money. And this is what Premier Wynne is really proposing: ignore your mortgage; take out a second one; and someday, down the road, somebody else will pay for it with ever higher taxes. The federal government ignoring this request is probably the politest thing they could have done. Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Target fiasco has a silver lining As many Canadian retailing incumbents celebrate the closing of over 130 stores Target nationwide, some wonder what’s next for the retail industry in Canada, and not just in food. Target’s venture into Canada was nothing short of a fiasco. In terms of food retailing, the American based company was never even close to being a contender; for example, Target Canada was the only food retailer not to offer significant discounts during October for specifically Thanksgiving-related products. Based on its marketing material, it appeared that the company did not know that Thanksgiving is celebrated earlier here. There were many other misses along the way, even though it was committed to offering the lowest price possible to consumers. However, one major ongoing problem for Target Canada was simply consistent, and consistently damaging, bad press due to empty store shelves and higher price points compared to the U.S. It was always difficult, but possible, to recover yet, in the end, Target Canada likely felt that its brand image was harmed beyond repair. In hindsight, Target’s failure in Canada is surprising, given its brand pedigree in the U.S. It remains a challenge to the retailer to compete against Walmart. Two years on, the company’s failure to establish itself in Canada gives its critics good reason to believe that its first attempt at moving outside its borders was fundamentally flawed. Cultural adaptation was tricky, as it got too big, too quickly. By contrast, Walmart’s entry into Canada after their acquisition of Woolco was careful and incremental, as opposed to Target’s swift invasion.
But ignorance is more likely to blame in this case, not arrogance or strategic myopia. The lesson seems to be more about a mix of blind enthusiasm and skewed assumptions. The value proposition for American consumers seemed to have been clearly laid out for quite some time, but this was never the case in Canada. Canadian consumers are too smart to buy into a bad deal, and that is all what Target Canada was offering. In food, its deal was simply pathetic and the experience was distinctly underwhelming. Ironically, Target Canada’s legacy will be defined by its entry and not by its exit. The very announcement that the company intended to open numerous stores in such a short period of time compelled many other major retailers, including Walmart and Loblaws, to become better and more efficient. For that reason alone, Canadian consumers are the main beneficiaries of the Target Canada caper. The aggregate quality in the food industry for Canadians is, at the very least, better than two years ago. While it is difficult to know what the future holds for food consumers in our county, rest assured something else will arrive to compel companies to further improve themselves. Target paid $5 billion to learn that Canada is not America. It is an expensive experience, but in all the company will learn from this experience. Paying close attention to local idiosyncrasies when looking at markets abroad is a significant conditional factor for a successful entry. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is Professor of Food Distribution and Policy at the University of Guelph’s College of Business and Economics. www.troymedia.com
They are just topless people, tone it down a bit Saskatchewan has always been a bit weird about strip clubs. Having a stripper near alcohol has only been allowed for a year, but ever since cities have been working hard to avoid actually allowing such a thing to happen within their limits. The latest example was in Regina, where city council actually received a standing ovation after they denied a zoning application to allow a strip club within the city. That reaction is a bit much, as is a quote from city councillor Wade Murray, who said “I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder to be a part of a municipal government.” Given the number of things a city council has to deal with, preventing a strip club from happening being your proudest moment does make one question what, exactly, is being accomplished by the city council in Regina. The pure and delicate flower that is Saskatchewan has again be saved from the topless menace that strippers apparently represent. We have once again prevented ourselves from descending into a vat of depravity and sin, though that said most cities that allow for such adult entertainment venues are totally fine so maybe people are overreacting just a touch. The province’s weird attitude towards strip clubs has been in existence for as long as I can remember. In some ways, I’m actually kind of grateful for it,
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger because I mostly just find them more depressing than entertaining. Then again, maybe I have long since internalized the province’s attitude towards the entertainment. If we are outlining the ethical issues that surround a lot of this adult entertainment I would lend a sympathetic ear at least, and might even agree with many of the points raised. If I don’t want to see strippers myself, that doesn’t mean that I would have joined the crowd in standing to applaud the business being rejected. In fact, I would be more likely to argue that it’s projecting an image of light insanity to people outside the province. As so many parts of the world have had strippers for years, they might be wondering why the people here
are so aghast at the very concept. Having it pitched as a big moral battle might remind people of the town in Footloose that banned dancing. Still, it’s not like the province has not had a proud history of inexplicable prudishness, bars in the 1950s would not even allow fully clothed women as patrons. This could be argued to be part of that fine, long standing tradition of being a bit paternalistic whenever alcohol comes into play. It might be an attitude that has never worked particularly well – given that the province has extremely high drinking and driving rates relative to the rest of the country – but it has been consistent from the province’s founding to today. Given that the question of strippers is wrapped up with drinking itself, it’s just another part of the strange puritanical streak that the province clung to for decades. I am fine with never seeing a strip club in the province, and if people want to prevent one from starting up in the province then so be it. The issue I have is that this fight against them is making the province look crazy. Quietly rejecting an application might have been acceptable, but treating it as a victory for a proud community is a bit like the villains of a Kevin Bacon movie. We need to calm down about the idea of strippers in this province.
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Farmers are burnt out by excessive government regulations, confusing forms and bad customer service. These and other findings were released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), which also found that one-third of agribusiness owners would not advise their children to start a business given the burden of government red tape. The findings are part of a larger report, released today, on the impact of government regulation on Canadian businesses. Farmers continue to be among the hardest hit businesses in Canada, with 63 per cent saying their business has
been impacted by delays caused from red tape, compared to 56 per cent of small business owners generally. “Red tape hits home the closest for farmers,” said Marilyn BraunPollon, CFIB’s vice-president for Agri-business. “A farmer doesn’t have time to sit on the phone waiting for government to answer questions or fill out piles of confusing paperwork in the middle of calving. To add insult to injury, farmers feel the red tape burden is getting worse.” What red tape does to Canadian agri-business owners: Here are key findings from the report on the impact of red tape on agri-businesses:
· adds significant stress – 86 per cent · takes time away from friends and family – 72 per cent · significantly reduces productivity in their business – 64 per cent · discourages business growth – 63 per cent · would not advise their children to start a business, given the red tape burden – 35 per cent “Canada has a proud farming tradition, and red tape shouldn’t be allowed to hold back the next generation from wanting to take over,” added Senior Policy Analyst, Mandy D’Autremont. “While governments are great at celebrating agriculture, which is important, what
farmers really want is for governments to set them free from excessive red tape.” For more details, see CFIB’s Agri-business Red Tape Backgrounder, January 2015. To arrange an interview with Marilyn Braun-Pollon, please call (306) 757-0000 or 1-888234-2232, email mssask@ cfib.ca or visit www.cfib. ca/rtaw. Follow #RTAW and @cfibsk on Twitter. CFIB is Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 109,000 members across every sector and region, including 7,200 agri-business members. Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Cutting expenses the right way to go To the Editor: After governments abandon fiscal prudence, they will soon search for any and all ways to tax people more. This is the reality playing out in Alberta, where Premier Jim Prentice has floated multiple tax increase trial balloons. The premier, new to the office, is not responsible for jacking up program spending beyond what inflation and population growth would warrant over the past decade. Former premiers Ed Stelmach and Alison Redford must share that crown. But Prentice is responsible if he now spends above what Albertans can afford and taxes them more to pay for it (rather than chop expenses, including the $22.5 billion in public sector compensation, which equates to nearly half of Alberta’s total expenditures). For example, the premier has attacked Alberta’s 10 per cent single personal income tax rate, and hinted at new and higher tax brackets. In a recent interview, he claimed that “as you study the Alberta tax system, it’s quite clear that for people who are the working poor, it is a system which bites them pretty hard, compared to the rest of the country.” Actually, the premier is flatout wrong - the exact opposite is true. Other provinces tax the poor more than Alberta, partly because of Alberta’s rather generous basic exemption. In Alberta, someone who earns less than $17,787 pays no provincial personal income tax. And the 10 per cent tax rate
applies only to income above that level. In contrast, the poor in other provinces start paying provincial income tax after $7,708 in Prince Edward Island (the tiniest exemption) and after $15,378 in Saskatchewan (the next most generous province after Alberta). Other provinces are sandwiched in between. The $17,787 Alberta exemption also means that critics who claim Alberta’s single tax is not progressive - that everyone, poor or wealthy, all pay the same proportion of their income in provincial income tax - are mistaken. Let’s look at some simplified examples, which do not account for tax credits or deductions, but illustrate the point. Earn $17,787 in Alberta and you’ll pay nothing in provincial income tax. Earn $50,000 and 6.4 per cent of your income is tax ($50,000 minus the $17,787 exemption; the 10 per cent tax is paid on the remaining $32,213). Earn $100,000 and 8.2 per cent of your income is tax. There’s a word for such sliding proportions of tax paid: progressive. Or consider another analysis measuring the total provincial tax burden paid by the bottom 25 per cent of income earners. They provide 4.8 per cent of all taxes collected in Saskatchewan, 5.8 per cent in Ontario, and 5.9 per cent in British Columbia. In Alberta, by comparison, the taxes paid by that bottom 25 per cent account for just 2.9 per cent of the province’s total tax revenues. According to the author of this analysis, there are two ways
to ensure poor Canadians pay a smaller proportion of their income (or of total taxes collected) than do wealthier taxpayers. One way: multiple rates that tax high-income earners at higher levels. However, the author warns that this “may discourage highincome, highly skilled workers from moving to Alberta or staying here.” Or the second way, what Alberta does: a high basic personal exemption from income tax. Insofar as the argument is about the progressivity of Alberta’s system, the author of this analysis of Alberta’s singlerate system is correct. And where does this laudable analysis come from? The provincial government’s very own Budget 2014. The provincial tax comparisons and discussion of progressivity can be found on page 120, in a section entitled “Alberta’s Progressive Tax System.” Alberta’s Budget 2014 sums up Alberta’s progressive singlerate tax system this way: “When all taxes are considered, Alberta has a very progressive tax system that compares well with other provinces.” Indeed. And Alberta Finance is correct and the Premier is mistaken. Alberta’s single-rate system serves Albertans well including the very poor. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. He was author of a 1998 report to the Alberta Income Tax Review Committee calling for a single income tax rate. www.troymedia.com
Free advice for pigeon problems To the Editor: 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. The Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) will be holding an information night on Thursday February 12 at 6:30
p.m. at the Gallagher Centre. 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. This is a free information session spon-
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To the Editor: Sharply dropping oil prices and a weakened Canadian energy sector are revealing the limited, ineffectual nature of Stephen Harper’s economic policies. Those policies, focused almost exclusively on that one sector, are too narrow. They have rendered Canadians more vulnerable and less resilient. And his government seems out of gas. Unable to cope with adverse economic developments, Mr. Harper is now retreating to a bunker. Instead of reaching out to Canadians to show leadership and build confidence, he has punted the federal budget, normally delivered in February or March, into April or later. That means Canada will go without a budget for more than this entire fiscal year. With business and consumer confidence already on shaky ground, failing to produce a budget on time sends a message of further uncertainty and incompetence. Maybe the late Jim Flaherty could have pulled it off, but not the hapless Joe Oliver. One day last week Mr. Oliver was proclaiming low oil prices had already been fully factored into all his calculations, only to swallow himself whole the next day to confess they were not. Making the Finance Minister look foolish is not good government strategy. Make no mistake, this jiggery-pokery to keep Canadians in the dark about the budget while the books are being cooked - all to salvage Mr. Harper’s Income Splitting scheme for wealthier taxpayers - is dictated straight out of the Prime Minister’s Office. It follows a pattern of economic ineptitude that has coloured Mr. Harper’s career. In Opposition, his most noteworthy policy ideas were the elimination of the Canada Pension Plan and giving Canada a banking system like the one that failed so spectacularly in the United States. To get elected, he solemnly pledged never to diminish Canada’s Old Age Security system and never to tax retirement savings in Income Trusts. Once in office, he did both. At the start of his tenure in 2006, Mr. Harper inherited (from Liberals) a decade of balanced budgets, an annual surplus of $13-billion, declining debt and taxes, an economy growing at 3% or better every year, 3.5-million net new jobs, strong banks, a sound and secure CPP, and the most robust fiscal position in the western world. In barely two years, Mr. Harper squandered it. Through reckless spending and bad management, he burned through Canada’s fiscal strength in barely two years, putting this country back into deficit again in 2008. That was BEFORE, not because of, the global recession that arrived in Canada that autumn. Mr. Harper failed to anticipate the storm that was brewing. He denied any deficit. He denied there was a recession. He depicted it as just “a good buying opportunity,” prescribed austerity as his only policy, and predicted five more surplus budgets. He was wrong on every count. At the beginning of 2009, he flip-flopped into a belated stimulus program that was so burdened by his craving for “political credit” that it was largely delivered only AFTER the recession was over. His legacy is $160-billion in new Harper debt - that’s an INCREASE in federal debt of nearly $20,000 for every Canadian family - and Canada still hasn’t recovered from the recession, now more than five years since it ended. Economic growth under Mr. Harper has averaged a meagre 1.7%. No other Prime Minister has done worse since R.B. Bennett in the 1930’s. The job market remains sluggish and inconsistent. Young Canadians especially face recession-like conditions. In the meantime, led by the F-35 fighter jet fiasco (which the Auditor General and the Parliamentary Budget Officer characterized as incompetent and deceitful), the Harper regime has botched a long list of military procurements. They have neglected returning soldiers and veterans. They have undermined public safety and security. They have jeopardized environmental standards. They have failed to get Canadian resources (both grain and oil) to market. They have made a mess of Temporary Foreign Workers. The list goes on and it doesn’t inspire confidence. With compounding trouble now in the resources sector - big job losses, collapsing investment plans, a ballooning trade deficit - this government’s “budget-in-hiding” is yet another Harper travesty. But no one should be surprised. Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament for Wascana
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Production costs help to choose crops As you make annual cropping decisions on your farm, you are confronted with volatility in commodity prices and farm input expenses. A key piece of knowledge in your cropping decision is your cost of production. By calculating and understanding your farm’s cost of production, you will be able to make more effective management decisions regarding: the most profitable crops for your farm, the cost effectiveness of farm inputs and whether to purchase or lease additional farm land. Knowing the cost of production will help you determine the break-even yields and prices on your farm. This information will help you set price tar-
gets for your marketing plan. It is important to remember that the cost of production on your farm will not be the same as on your neighbour’s farm. Include both variable and fixed costs in your calculations. Variable costs, for example the cost of seed, fertilizer, chemical, and crop insurance premiums, are costs that change according to what you are producing. Fixed costs tend to remain the same regardless of your cropping mix. Fixed costs include things like the phone bill, accounting costs, depreciation and property taxes. Having a good understanding of your cost of production will help you to improve the overall profitability
of the farm, identify which enterprises or products are the most profitable, and develop an effective marketing plan. Each year, the S a s k a t c h e w a n Ministry of Agriculture publishes a ‘Crop Planning Guide’ to assist farmers in estimating their cost of production for the various crops. The guide contains an estimate of variable and fixed expenses for an average sized farm in each of the soil zones. The general assumptions are stated at the front of the guide and the crop prices used are farm gate price estimates based on the information available in December of the previous year. Prices become outdated quick-
ly, so producers should continually adjust these figures as changes impact the markets. It is important to remember that the figures used are estimates based on recommended production practices for that soil zone and are meant to be used as a guide. To make the best use of the Crop Planning Guide, do your calculations on the worksheet supplied in the publication or use the downloadable spreadsheet available on the website. Entering your own costs, yields and price estimates will give you a more accurate calculation of the cost of production on your farm. Updating the calculations as more information is available will help you
determine your target price for your marketing plan. In addition to the published crop planning guides, a number of on-line calculators are available on the Ministry of Agriculture website. These planners are Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and may be useful in making farm management decisions. To find these calculators go to www. agriculture.gov.sk.ca and click on ‘On-line calculators’. The calculators cover a wide range of topics including: • Farm Machinery Custom Rental Rate Guide Calculator • Forage and Crop Nutrient Calculator • Bale Grazing Calculator • Hay Share
Calculator • Feed Value Calculator Knowing your breakeven yields and prices won’t guarantee a farm profit but it does keep you on target when used in decision making and can greatly improve your chance of success. Pick up a Crop Planning Guide at the Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office near you, on-line at www. agriculture.gov.sk.ca or contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-4572377. Brenda Stefanson PAg Regional Farm Business Management Specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Watrous
Organ donation awareness campaign Heart transplant recipient Cheryl Olson calls her organ donor her heart hero. “She saved my life, so she’s my hero,” Olson said about the woman who made possible her heart transplant in 2008. “Without organ donation - without someone having said yes - I wouldn’t be here today. My family would not be complete. My donor not only saved my life, she saved my family.” A wife and mother of two who loves to volunteer and travel, Olson is one of six people affected by organ and tissue donation who are taking part in
a provincial campaign to raise awareness about the impact organ and tissue donations can have. The Offer Hope campaign was launched at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital to help individuals, families and their communities learn about the importance of talking to their loved ones about organ and tissue donation. Families who have talked about their decision to donate are more likely to honour the wishes of their loved ones should organ and tissue donation be possible after death. “This campaign is a reminder of the life-
saving and life-enhancing benefits of organ and tissue donation,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “One organ donor can save up to eight lives, and one tissue donor can improve the lives of more than 75 people. Everyone is a potential donor, and supporting donation is something we should all consider.” Currently, there are about 90 Saskatchewan people waiting for a kidney transplant and a similar number waiting for corneas. Many others need life-saving heart, lung or liver transplants. Deciding to donate could save or
improve someone’s life. “Many people would not hesitate to accept a donated kidney or heart if it was needed to save their lives,” Provincial Saskatchewan Trans plant Program Director Diane Shendruk said. “It’s harder to make the decision to donate because often it comes as a result of a loved
one’s death. But it’s important for us to remember that organ and tissue donation isn’t just about death. It’s about life, and the potential we have as human beings to offer hope even after our own life has ended.” In addition to supporting the Offer Hope campaign, the Government of Saskatchewan intro-
duced a bill in the legislature in November to update organ and tissue donation legislation and allow more timely regulatory changes. That legislation is expected to be passed this spring. Managed by Saskatoon Health Region, the Saskatchewan Transplant Program provides service in Saskatoon and Regina.
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New pilot pasture agreement signed The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Saskatchewan and Lone Tree community pasture shareholders have signed a pilot partnership agreement to work together to develop a guide for future management and long term conservation of community pastures. After more than 75 years of conservation management by Canada’s federal community pasture system, Agriculture and Agri-
Food Canada is transferring these pastures to Saskatchewan. Under this agreement, NCC staff in Saskat chewan will work with Lone Tree’s community pasture manager and shareholders to develop best practices for pasture management and long term land conservation. In efforts to balance livestock production with long term conservation, it is hoped this partnership will help
foster rapport with other community pasture shareholders and NCC staff. NCC will include the advice and best practices of Lone Tree’s management of the 33,697 acres (13,637 ha) of community pasture along with NCC conservation practices and techniques, and financially assist with the management of the pasture during 2015. This work may also help NCC guide the future conservation of
other southern Saskatchewan community pastures and grasslands. Best practices for pasture management will build on the knowledge that Lone Tree pasture managers and shareholders have gained over many years. Conservation actions and techniques that help sustain the diversity of plant, animal,
bird and amphibian species, as well as the economic wellbeing of livestock producers and pasture management groups alike, will be included. The guide will help others conserve and sustain pasture grasslands similar to the Lone Tree pasture. A management plan will be developed through face-to-face meetings with NCC
staff, the Lone Tree pasture manager, and the Lone Tree shareholders prior to the 2015 grazing season. These best practices will be recorded, reviewed, revised and developed into a guide that can be shared with community pastures from Mankota to Midale, Valjean to Nokomis, McCraney to Good Spirit, and beyond.
Missing person Yorkton RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the following person reported missing this morning. Wesley JEROME, 27, 5’9 / 180 lbs, dark brown hair, brown eyes. He was last seen on the evening of Wednesday January 21 st. in the city of Yorkton, driving a Summit Ski-Doo. Photos of JEROME are attached to this release.
If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact the Yorkton Municipal Detachment of the RCMP at (306)4461720 or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com <http://www.saskcrimestoppers.com>
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Think before you take that winter holiday Ed, my neighbor next door, has dismissed the idea of going to Mexico, Arizona or any of the other winter holiday destinations. My neighbor after extensive snooping into travel prices has concluded that this is a year that everyone should stay home. According to Ed, it is too expensive for anyone to travel to warmer climates. I mentioned that I had talked to a lot of folks going to islands of the Caribbean and Mexico this year,
so maybe, Ed missed some good prices for travel. My neighbor assured me that when it comes to finding the cost of stuff, no one can beat him. Ed told me that if something is too expensive in his opinion, then it is too expensive for everyone. Ed may be certain that winter holiday travel is too expensive this year, but many people are still traveling for vacations, in spite of, what my neighbor thinks. Ed said that holiday travelers should
Neighborly Advice According to Ed by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com be sorry for over spending this season. I doubt if the vacation travelers will see it that way, but once Ed gets his mind made up about something then dynamite will not change it.
Search for the next CEO is expanding
The search for the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkland College is expanding. As part of the next stage of the recruitment process, a job posting is now active and is being advertised regionally and on several national academic websites, including the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) website. Dr. Fay Myers, the outgoing president, announced last August that she would retire effective June 30, 2015 – the end of the 201415 academic year. The Parkland College Board of Governors then began the process of finding a firm to assist in the hunt for a new CEO. In the fall, the board announced it had selected the Calgary office of Boyden global executive search to lead the effort. Boyden immediately sought feedback from employees, stakeholders, and the community on the College’s strengths, challenges, and the characteristics of an ideal candidate. From the results of those surveys, it was determined that a successful applicant “will possess a proven ability to lead strategic planning, relationship and change management, and strength in budgets and financial management.” The text of the job posting is as follows: Established in 1973, Parkland College was the first regional college in Saskatchewan. Located in the east central part of Saskatchewan, with the head office situated in Melville, the College serves over 60 communities, with campuses located in Yorkton, Canora, Esterhazy, and Fort Qu’Appelle. Parkland offers a range of programs from graduate university programs to undergraduate degree, diploma, certificate, high school upgrading, basic literacy, and English as an additional language. Parkland has recently embarked on an Applied Research initiative, the first regional college in
Saskatchewan to undertake an applied research program, with an early focus on agriculture, which is a large part of Saskatchewan’s economy. It has also had an increasing number of International students coming to Yorkton for study in Canada. The Trades and Technology Centre, an $18-million, 29,000-squarefoot facility that will provide the space to upgrade and train skilled graduates and workers, will be completed in September 2015. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President will steward high quality education across a large geographic area. This leader will also seek to grow programs, increase enrolment and retention, building on diversity and enhancing partnerships between other educational institutions and Parkland College. Seeking to identify and build on innovative partnerships and alliances with the business community and industry, the President will encourage development of new revenue generating programs and fundraising initiatives to ensure financial sta bility through in creased enrolment in programs that are relevant, accessible, and attractive to all learners. Successful candidates will possess a proven ability to lead strategic planning, relationship & change management, and strength in budgets and financial management. You will have demonstrated abilities as a relationship builder, preferably with exposure to or within other post-secondary institutions, government departments, schools, and industry. A minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in the public or private sector is required and a Master’s degree is desired. To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Nathan Berko at (403) 410-6700 or send your resume and contact
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Once we have formed an opinion and made up our minds, we tend to be like Ed, in that, it takes powerful persuasion for us to change our minds. Changing in any way is easier said than done. Julie Kliger an ER nurse (emergency room nurse) in an inner city hospital for many years wrote that lives change from events beyond people’s control. Regularly, the emergency department of a hospital deals with people who have been turned around from
their normal life. Having a heart attack or a stroke, sustaining an accidental cut or wound, breaking a bone, receiving a dog bite, and going into early labor etc., all change folks in minutes and hours. Many that come to the hospital will be shaken but able to handle the change that has turned their lives upside down. After years of helping, treating and watching emergency room patients, she speaks of how we often refuse to change this way. “I learned that we are creatures of habit and will do the same thing tomorrow even if what we are doing today lands us in the ER.” As Christians, we may ignore the truth that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance. Repentance is a call to change or turn around
and go towards God rather than away from him. It also means to believe that we are sinners in need of God’s love, forgiveness and a way of life that honors God not ourselves. Jonah, a prophet in the Old Testament was called to go to Nineveh, and warn the people that God was going to overthrow their city. Instead of going to Nineveh as God instructed, Jonah went in the opposite direction. Jonah had his reasons for disobeying God. He found that he could not get away from what God called him to do. Repentance is our realization that we have been going in the opposite direction to where God is directing us to be. God’s word has the power of dynamite to change us and to get us going in God’s direction.
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Remembering the victims of the Holocaust Seventy years ago, on January 27, 1945, Allied troops liberated the largest of the Nazi death camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau, witnessing firsthand the horrors of the Nazi regime’s brutal inhumanity. The anniversary of this occasion has been adopted around the world as the International Day of Commemoration to honour the victims of the Holocaust. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that liberation. In that time, Canada and others in the global community have taken great strides to stamp out anti-Semitism, prejudice and hatred. However, the only way to make certain the terrible events of the Holocaust never happen again is to ensure they are never forgotten. In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of AuschwitzBirkenau—as Inter-
national Holocaust Remembrance Day. This global day commemorating the millions of men, women, and children, who suffered, died and lost loved ones is crucial to that goal, and this 70th Anniversary year brings new recognition and ways for each of us to remember and resolve “Never again”. Hand in hand with events of remembrance comes the need to remain proactive in our communities yearround. Our Government is supporting new innovative learning tools to help educators promote Holocaust remembrance and education. For example, we supported the International Holocaust Remembrance Day Virtual Classroom. This innovative live webcast (still accessible on YouTube), in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, allowed educators of students from Grades 9 – 12 to interact with Holocaust experts remotely. In their own
Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz classrooms students received vital Holocaust-related lessons on human rights, racism, genocide, democratic values and citizenship. We are also working globally to help stamp out anti-Semitism and bigotry. In 2009, Canada joined the International Holocaust
Saskatchewan), with no negative effect on important health, safety and environmental objectives of regulation. The savings would translate to 4.5 hours a week of extra time for the average business. Added Jones: “Reducing red tape frees up small business owners to spend more time training staff, serving customers, growing the business, and even getting home a little earlier to their families.” The study also found that regulation costs Canadian small businesses significantly more than their U.S. counterparts. The largest cost difference between the two countries was found in businesses with fewer than five employees. Businesses of this size pay 58 per cent more per employee in Canada ($6,683) than in the U.S. ($4,240). “We can’t afford to keep piling on more regulation,” concluded Jones. “Whether you measure in terms of time wasted, money spent or business opportunities missed, the evidence is overwhelming. Red tape is out of hand, and governments need to get cutting.” Read the full report at www.cfib.ca/rtaw.
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bating anti-Semitism in all its forms, wherever it exists, and educating future generations about the evil and destructive effects of prejudice and hatred.” Canada has been profoundly shaped by approximately 40,000 Holocaust survivors, who resettled across the country after World War II. Their stories have moved our nation. We must ensure one of the most heinous chapters in human history is never forgotten, and its mistakes never repeated. Together, we can do it. Additional material on Holocaust Remembrance may be found at: www.news.gc.ca
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Red tape is costing money Canada’s Red Tape Report, issued on day three of Red Tape Awareness WeekTM, revealed that the total cost of regulation to Canadian businesses has grown to $37.1 billion, up from $31.7 billion in 2012. In terms of time, businesses spent an average of 842 hours a year complying with government rules and paperwork in 2014. That figure was up 12 per cent from 2012. It costs Saskatchewan businesses $1.1 billion to comply with regulations from all levels of government, up from $960 million in 2012. Forty-two per cent of Canadian small business owners (27 per cent in Saskatchewan) would not advise their children to start a business given the burden of regulation. “If today’s entrepreneurs are telling their kids don’t do it, where is that next generation of entrepreneurs going to come from?” asked CFIB executive vice president Laura Jones. “Red tape is a serious threat to our future prosperity.” Not all regulation is red tape, but business owners say that regulation could be cut by about 30 per cent, or $11 billion a year (approximately $323 million a year in
Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). In 2011, we were the first country to sign the Ottawa Protocol on Combating Anti-Semitism, an international action plan to help nations measure their progress in the fight against anti-Semitism. Our Government’s continued support for
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Ten ways to slow down aging process
We all age a little bit every day and like it or not, we can’t do anything about it. However, several lifestyle choices can help to slow down the effects of ageing. Here are ten examples: 1. Stop smoking: cigarettes reduce a smoker’s life expectancy by about four years, not to mention the aging effects on skin, hair, and teeth. 2. Get sufficient sleep: aim to sleep
eight hours a day. Not getting enough sleep is harmful to the skin and can cause unhealthy weight gain and a grim outlook. 3. Use your memory: don’t forget that the brain is a muscle. Give it some exercise with word games, puzzles, and stimulating discussion and readings. 4. Stay active: it’s proven that exercising for 30 minutes a day improves health. Do it every day, if
possible. 5. Fill up on antioxidants: colourful fruits and vegetables are full of these compounds that protect the body’s cells and help boost the immune system. 6. Reduce your sugar intake: sugars promote weight gain and accelerate the aging of the skin. There is also some evidence that they compromise the immune system. 7. Increase your calcium intake: calcium
is essential for healthy skin and bones. 8. Manage your stress: stress makes you look older, so aim for a balanced lifestyle through yoga, meditation, exercise, and rest. 9 . Protect yourself
from the sun: sun is the most important factor in aging skin and one of the main causes of skin cancer.
10. Drink a lot: good hydration is vital for the body’s organs and for healthy looking skin.
Take the time to rest your mind Do you have your smart phone with you everywhere except in the shower? Do you check the social networks the second you have a bit of free time, even if it’s during an office meeting, at a restaurant with friends, or in bed with your loved one? Maybe just the thought of giving up your device makes you shudder. If so, you may very well be an addict. There are many different types of addiction — alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and gambling are just a few. But with the growing popularity of social networks and smart phones, a new condition has been making its appearance over the last few years: Internet addiction. The term refers to
the inability to stop oneself from connecting to the Internet or the inability to limit the amount of time spent on the Internet to use social media, send text messages, or do other things online. DETECTING THE SYMPTOMS Cyber addiction symptoms include a feeling of well-being when using the Internet; the inability to stop using the Internet or decrease use; social isolation (no time for family, friends, or other pastimes); performance problems at work or school; irritability; and depression. THINK ABOUT IT E-mails or texts that require an immediate response are rare. So why is it necessary to be in constant communication
with social network users or cyber acquaintances, especially if it’s affecting your reallife relationships? GETTING BACK TO REALITY Time spent with family or friends is precious. You might have to relearn to live in the present all over again as you limit your interactions and activities in the virtual world. At work, if you want to get back your productivity, you’ll likely find it helps to temporarily turn off your cellphone so you can complete a task without interruption and with complete concentration. Remember: for the Internet and social networks, as with many other things, the dose makes the poison!
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Back Row L to R: Ritchie Cleland (Assistant Coach), Brett Franklin (Coach), Dave Lammers (Assistant Coach). Middle row L to R: Kingston Dorosh, Theo Cleland, Tyler Franklin, Jackson Bradford, Emmett Lammers Front Row L to R: Dawson Prodonchuk, Teylor Crocker, Carter Schneider, Jystin Bjola, Jacob Anderson, Taelah Schnurr. Missing: Ariana Fafard. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Craig Mehling (Coach), Lee Rusnak (Coach), Jett Jordan, Helena McKay, Dylan Brass, Tabyn Brass, Joel Hubert, Meric Poncelet, Lee Poncelet (Coach), and Shawn Veroba (Coach). Front row L to R: Dylan Veroba, Ty Rusnak, Reese Mikituk, Tristan Todosichuk and Mathew Mehling. Missing: Jessa Smith, Kingston Peepeetch and Lance Peepeetch. Submitted Photo
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Front row L to R: Griffin Allin, Madyn Wilson, Kraeten Haas, Cohen Murray, Benjamin Bowtell, Drayton Sandercock. Middle row L to R: Kale Bolme, Parker German, Kalyn McLaughlin, Dominic Trollope, Liam Dyker. Back row L to R: Dan Wilson (Coach), Allin Ambrose (Coach), Cody Bowtell (Coach), Donald Dyker (Coach). Missing: Isabella King. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Marv Clarkson (Coach), Mike Cristo (Coach), Chris Evans (Coach). Middle row L to R: Deklen Syrota, Blake Clarkson, Jessica Madsen, Joey Zarowny, Andreas Daniels, Sam Cristo, Darcy Stuckey. Front row L to R: Jaxon Schneider, D.J. Pelly, Wyatt Evans, Tyson Stuckey, Kolby Weinheimer, Jeremiah Hallett, Missing: Damon Syrota, Curt Madsen, Mike Schneider and Yvette Syrota (Manager). Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Rene Kulcsar (Coach) Vaughan Fleger (Coach), Ward Krasowski (Coach). Middle row L to R: Ariana Andres, Keenan Krasowski, Stephan Roy, Drew Fleger. Front row L to R: Jack Puckett, Easton Szysky, Ryder Orr, Kale Gorski, Deagan Kulcsar. Lying down: Hayden Klassen. Missing: Jackson Cote, Evan Kohlert, Brook Andres (Coach). Submitted Photo
PROUD TO SUPPORT MINOR HOCKEY Back row L to R: Kelly Schuster (Coach), Kevin Rawlick (Coach), Kirby Stewart (Coach), Tim Szabo (Coach), Eileen Fyck (Manager). Middle row L to R: Cash Mitten, Keanan Alexson, Ellie Rawlick, Hayden Russell, John Joseph Quinde, Riley Stewart. Front row L to R: Caymyn Fyck, Mason Fyck, Hudson Wawryk, Alexander Bradley, Zach Szabo, Ryan Schuster. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Brendon Smith (Coach), Estyn Nabozniak, Owen Needham, Promise Belanger, Cort Simpson, Kaylee Drotar, Liam Potzus, Jase Smith, Cody Bowtell (Assistant Coach). Front row L to R: Greg Bjola(Assistant Coach), Rooke Mickle, Jaxon Bjola, Mikale Budz, Aiden Drosky, Megann German, Madison Bowtell. Missing: Noel Budz (Assistant Coach) and JP Simpson (Assistant Coach). Photo by Lori Trost Photography
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Front row kneeling L to R: Ryder Todosichuk, Trevor Morrissey, Alex Morrison, Grady Keith, Seth Weeks, Preston Patenaude. Middle row standing L to R: Jake Hannotte, Luke Morgan. Back row standing L to R: Matthew Spilchuk, Luca Prystupa, Marshall McClenaghan. Coaches L to R: Rich Spilchuk, Scott Keith, Dave McClenaghan. Missing: Sarie McNab. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Carla Lammers (Manager), Mike Schneider (Assistant Coach), Rene Kulcsar (Coach), Marcel Roussin (Assistant Coach), Jon Gaudry (Assistant Coach). Middle row L to R: Maddix Vitkauskas, Lucas Clarkson, Garin Lammers, Camryn Dubreuil, Noah Duerksen, Lucas Tymko, Izaia Gaudry. Front row L to R: Kenneth Anderson, Daxton Kulcsar, Jaspyn Campbell, Noah Schneider, Owen Bahrey, Josh Johnson. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Bryan Upshall (Coach), Connor Gerein, Trey Wudrich-Tuplin, Julia Fleger, Darrell Sobkow (Assistant Coach), Lonnie Cote, Chris Cole, Fedir Bonderenko, Vaughan Fleger (Assistant Coach). Front row L to R: Jye Zawatsky, Bennett Upshall, Landon Burkell, Nathan Matechuk, Dray Sobkow, Ryden Graves, Matthew Prodonchuk, Drew Fleger (AP) Missing: Doug Zawatsky (Assistant Coach).
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Pee Wee – Petro Canada
Back row L to R: David Stewart (Coach), Fred Schrader (Coach), Grant Bjornerud (Coach). Middle row L to R: Daemon Roussin, Logan Walters,Jack Long, Brady Bjornerud, Kaedin Dycer, Brady Blazeiko, Shellyna Brinley. Front row L to R: Landon Boal, Courtney Gilbey, Kiara Stewart, Makenna Zimmer, Logan Speidel. Lying down: Haley Schrader. Missing: Nachron Severight, Corwin Dycer (Manager). Submitted Photo
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L to R: Logan Rohatensky, Dreyden Chyz, Dallas Musqua, Kyle Blommaert, Ethan Holstein, Kenton Effa, Sebastian Courville, Mason Ferris, Karson Krasowski, Matthew Bishop, Kaidyn Malysh, Chris Edel, Ethan Hort, Austin Andres. Missing: Dave Bishop (Coach), Ryan Effa (Assistant Coach), Barry Edel (Assistant Coach), Scott Musqua (Trainer). Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: : Ken Michalchuk (Trainer), David Lammers (Assistant Coach), Glen Fafard (Coach), Derek Sebastian (Assistant Coach). Middle row L to R: Mason Lammers, Burke Sebastian, Rylan Bahrey, Reece McCormick, Dylan Ringdal, Brayden McIntyre, Ben Michalchuk. Front row L to R: Jesse Kobylko, Dru Minke, Matthew Just, Kazzden Haas, Romeo Fafard, Michael Becker. Missing: Roy McNab, Jeff Bahrey (Assistant Coach), Carla Lammers (Manager). Submitted Photo
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Pee Wee ‘AA’ – Sherring Gold
Back row L to R: Dean DePape (Assistant Coach), Ryan Hoffman (Coach), Matt Roebuck (Assistant Coach). Middle row L to R: Anthony Roebuck, Josh Herman, William Hauber, Josh Haczkewicz, Chace Sperling, Evan Krasowski, Rhys Maksimow, Kylen Taphorn, Aden Nystrom, Mitchel Madsen. Front row L to R: Spencer Welke, Tanner Hoffman, Ryder Korczak, Jackson Berezowski, Austin Dycer, Kael DePape. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Mark Kawchuk (Coach), Jason Forwood (Coach), Carson Thorley, Gabriel Courville, Brennin Stein, Wyatt Forwood, Tanner Melnychuk, Darby Forwood, Kelvin Aarrestad (Coach), Brian Friskie (Coach). Front row L to R: Parker Huber, Nolan Budz, Logan Kawchuk, Ethan Caskey, Hazzard Friskie, Keenan Aarrestad. Submitted Photo
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Back row L to R: Gord Ross (Coach), Bailey Peepeetch, Brendan Madsen, Curtis Hasper, Montana Johnson, Brayden Kitchen, Jeff Lendvoy (Coach), Darcy McLeod (Coach). Middle row L to R: Kelsey Banga, Kyler Gray, Jake Lafferty, Andy Van Heerden, Colby Ross, Jaxon McLeod. Front row L to R: Tyree Lendvoy, Graham Buckle. Missing: Kelvin Harris, Geoff Gray. Submitted Photo
Bantam – Forever Fit Back row L to R: Brad Haberman (Coach), Ethan Evanovich, Reid Arnold, Trayton Dudar, Adam Smith, Barry Novak (Coach). Middle row L to R: Kadyn Pfeifer, Dreyden Haberman, Jarvis Zawatsky, Colby Vranai, Dylan Novak, Carter Somogyi. Front row L to R: Cameron Zamonsky. Missing: Ethan Zulyniak, Ryan Arnold and Brian Dudar. Submitted Photo
Bantam ‘AA’ – UCT Terriers Back row L to R: Jordan Repsch, Reid Perepeluk, Kaedan Korczak, Kaeden Taphorn, Ashton Shewchuk, Carson Dereniwsky, Zach McIntyre. Middle row L to R: Dakota Berezowski, Keenan Taphorn, Aiden Bulych, Brett Kemp, Caleb Bulych, Keanan Sperling, Carter Lake, Michael Coleridge. Front row L to R: Nolan Maier, Kim Maier (Assistant Coach), Monte Taphorn (Assistant Coach), Carson Miller, Graham Garrett (Coach), Wade Miller (Manager), Tyson Byman. Submitted Photo
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Midget – Mano’s
Back row L to R: Zach Goulden-Maddin, Stephen Oleskiw, Hartley Pruen, Dylan Minke, Joshua Soke, Colin MacDonald, Kyle Merkl. Third row L to R: Dawson Stefanyshyn, Ryvir Hine, Jordan Evans, Caden Durocher, Colbey Peepeetch, Brandon Pelletier. Second row L to R: Ryan Merkl, Reid Krasowski, Tannum Wyonzek, Jake Holinaty, Carter Flasch, Cole Lindsay. Front row L to R: Austin Hilderman, Nathan Pidperyhora. Missing: Lynton Evans (Coach), Brian Soke (Assistant Coach), Jacob Perpeluk (Assistant Coach), Gord MacDonald (Assistant Coach), Michelle Goulden (Manager), Mike Oleskiw (Manager). Submitted Photo
Midget ‘AA’ – Kinsmen Terriers
Back row L to R: Bob Metzler, Leighton Schappert (Manager), Tayon Metzler, Brodie Ottenbreit, Bret Melnychuk, Grayson Neufeld, Matthew Wilgosh, Jonah Sutter, Josh Rohatynsky, Cody Dubas, Noel Budz (Coach). Front row L to R: Grant Ottenbreit (Assistant Coach), Alex Geddes, Jorie Dull, Brayden Miller, Caleb Sutter, Kolton Shewchuk, Brendan Dzuba, Hunter Arnold, Luke Schappert, Carter Park, Trevor Plews (Assistant Coach). Missing: Mason Plews and Jarvis Gelowitz. Photo by Randy Brenzen
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COATS FOR KIDS – Kids in Yorkton and area who need help staying warm this winter have the chance to get a new coat.The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus donated 85 coats to Yorkton and surrounding area students. The coats are currently being stored and distributed at Yorkdale Central School and any school or youth group official knowing of a child needing a warm winter coat can contact Yorkdale Central School.
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Saskatchewan is making progress keeping more locally-trained family medicine graduates in the province. The retention rate of family medicine graduates trained at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has jumped by 11 per cent over the past year. The increase - from
58 per cent to 69 per cent - means that more locally-trained medical graduates are deciding to stay and practice medicine in Saskatchewan. “Physicians that are newly-trained in Saskatchewan play a key role in the health care system,” Rural and Remote Health Minister
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“Recruiting, and most importantly, retaining, our own medical graduates continues to be our number one priority,” saskdocs CEO Dr. Dennis Kendel said. “We’ve been working hard to engage with our University of Saskatchewan medical students and residents,
Upgraded water for Ituna The Town of Ituna will benefit from upgraded water supply infrastructure thanks to joint federal and provincial funding announced by Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel, and Last Mountain-Touchwood MLA Glen Hart on behalf of Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter. The investment will allow Ituna to build a new well near its water treatment plant, update pumps, and rehabilitate its existing well to provide a reliable supply of clean drinking water. The upgrades will increase the efficiency
and reliability of the water treatment plant and distribution system, as well as meet expansion needs in this growing community. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are each investing $124,000 through the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund (BCF-CC), with Ituna contributing the remaining balance of the $372,000 project. “Our government is committed to helping communities meet their infrastructure needs so that they can continue to grow and thrive,” said Rempel. “With today’s
announcement, we are demonstrating this commitment and helping to create jobs and growth, while improving the reliability of the water system in Ituna.” “The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of investing in infrastructure to maintain Saskatchewan’s growth, as well as contributing to a high quality of life for residents,” Hart said. “This project is an example of what can be achieved when the federal, provincial and municipal governments work together.” “The Town of Ituna and surrounding rural area is very pleased and
Open cinema is back
The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce the continuation of our OPEN Cinema program for the 2014 – 2015 Screening Year. Join us at the Yorkton Public Library as we open up the film vaults and bring out some of the best. It’s movie night! It’s free. It’s fun. Everyone is welcome. Gordon Pinset is one of Canada’s national treasures. An accomplished actor, Gordon has come a long way from his humble beginnings in Newfoundland. In fact, Gordon has even been spotted in Yorkton (in person and on film) at numerous editions of the Yorkton Film Festival. To celebrate one of Canada’s most notable names, join us as we host a screening of Gordon Pinset: Still Rowdy After All These Years. After years on stage, screen and television,
Pinsent became an ‘overnight star’ at the age of 76 in Sarah Polley’s Away From Her. Part of his stardom comes from the dozens of roles he’s played throughout his career, but a much bigger part comes from the man himself. Gordon is now 78 and although maybe not so rowdy anymore, this star’s career is far from over.
Join us for an evening of film and discussion on Tuesday, February 3 at the Yorkton Public Library at 7:00pm. The Yorkton Film Festival is slated for May 21 - 24, 2015. Come join us for film, food and fun as we continue the traditions of the longest running film festival in North America.
grateful for the federal and provincial government’s continued financial commitment to rural Saskatchewan infrastructure needs and requirements,” Town of Ituna Mayor Joe Garchinski said. “This joint funding partnership has provided our residents and businesses confidence and peace of mind in having a safe and dependable water system, not only today, but for many years to come.” Since 2007, more than 150 municipal infrastructure projects have been funded by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan under BCF-CC, benefitting thousands of Saskatchewan residents and their communities. This project is being funded using savings realized through previous BCF-CC projects coming in under budget, allowing dollars to be recommitted to additional initiatives. The Building Canada Fund is being replaced by the New Building Canada Plan.
to make sure they know about the many opportunities available to them right here in Saskatchewan and the positive work-life balance. I think our efforts are paying off.” “The U of S has been training Family Medicine residents in Prince Albert for over ten years, and the program retains more than 80 per cent of its graduates in rural areas,” College of Medicine Dean Dr. Preston Smith said. “We know medical students and residents develop an affinity for the communities where they train, so the College of Medicine continues to expand learning opportunities across Saskatchewan. Our training here in Prince Albert includes the only enhanced surgical skills program in Canada.”
The province has seen increased U of S medical training seats and medical residency positions. More post-graduate medical education opportunities are now available outside Saskatoon - in Regina, Prince Albert, Swift Current, La Ronge, North Battleford and Moose Jaw. Plans are being made for additional communities. The number of physicians in Saskatchewan has risen 24.3 per cent (by 423 physicians) between March 2007 and March 2014, while overall physician turnover rates have decreased. Saskatchewan offers one of the best physician compensation rates in Canada. For more information about programs and opportunities for physicians, visit www.saskdocs.ca.
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Perennial plant of the year winner for 2015 The Perennial Plant Association is a trade association composed of retailers, landscapers, educators and other professionals interested in the growing, selling and promotion of herbaceous perennials. One of their programs is the Perennial Plant of the Year where they select an outstanding, proven performer to promote across North America. This year, they have chosen ‘Biokovo’ perennial cranesbill geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’) as their star. ‘Biokovo’ geranium is a naturally occurring hybrid found in the Biokovo Mountains of Croatia. It’s a real attention getter, sporting white blooms with bright pink stamens that lend the flowers an overall pink blush. Not only do the masses of flowers attract attention, it keeps blooming for four weeks or more in early to mid-summer (and on occasion, reblooms in the fall).
Bees, butterflies and other pollinators can’t get enough of the blooms. And the show doesn’t stop there: the leaves offer up shades of scarlet, orange and bronze in the fall. The plant is compact, low to the ground (15 – 20 cm tall), forming a moderately fast growing groundcover, up to 1 meter in diameter. It spreads by shallow, somewhat fleshy rhizomes (underground stems) that are easy to pull out of the ground to control its spread. The leaves are medium green, slightly glossy, lobed and fragrant. They are also semi-evergreen, adding some early colour to the garden. Equally at home in full sun or part shade, it is a very adaptable, long-lived perennial that can be grown in borders (at the front), rock gardens or containers. Make sure it is growing in well-drained soil for best results. It is not tolerant of overly wet environments and,
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‘BIOKOVO’ CRANESBILL GERANIUM, 2015 Perennial Plant of the Year can either mean that deer and rabbits avoid it OR plants tolerate and recover quickly after browsing. Now, before I’m accused of being a climate zone denier again,
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Third party review for craft alcohol industry
Government will launch a comprehensive third-party review of its policies related to the province’s growing craft alcohol industry. “Saskatchewan’s craft alcohol industry has undergone tremendous growth in recent years with more and more small manufacturers providing quality products to consumers within our province and beyond,” Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris said. “We
want to be sure SLGA’s policies are supportive of industry while also balancing the concerns of other stakeholders and the provincial treasury.” The review will consider a number of issues including the mark-up structure applied to craft alcohol, production thresholds, direct shipping of craft alcohol to retailers, the ability for growler fills to be done by retailers such as taverns and restaurants and the overall impact of the industry on
Saskatchewan’s economy. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued in February seeking an independent third-party to conduct the review. In conjunction with the review, SLGA is temporarily raising the production limits for craft liquor
manufacturers. The interim measure will ensure craft alcohol manufacturers can continue to operate without significant financial impact from provincial liquor mark-ups. “Increased production limits will allow craft manufacturers to expand
their operations as the market demand for locally made products grows,” Saskatchewan Craft Alcohol Producers acting chairperson Susan Echlin said. “We’re pleased that government recognizes the emergence of our quickly expanding industry and we look forward
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Manufacturing sales increase GOOD EARTHS SHOP Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales in November 2014 bucked the national trend according to a report released by Statistics Canada today. On a year-over-year basis, sales were up 6.2 per cent in the province, while nationally sales were up 2.6 per cent. Saskatchewan had the highest percentage increase among the provinces. On a monthover-month comparison, sales were up 2.2 per cent in Saskatchewan. Nation ally, sales dropped by 1.4 per cent. “We have a thriving manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan which has helped offset some
of the challenges faced in other areas of the economy,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “It is that diversity that helps to balance our economy compared to other resource-based provinces.” Manufacturing sales totalled $1.4 billion in November, setting a new record for the month. “As the figures come in for 2014, it is very likely manufacturing is set to have a record year for sales,” Boyd said. “The fact is, the Saskatchewan economy performed well last year in the areas where it counts – jobs, population and growth in our key sectors.”
to participating in the review.” Saskatchewan’s craft liquor industry is made up of five microbreweries, six cottage wineries and four microdistilleries. There are approximately 35 brew pubs who also manufacture small volumes of beer.
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Community Events Pet First Aid Course now being offered at Yorkton SJA Training Centre. Course Dates: Saturday, February 28 Saturday, March 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 regi Family Literacy Day Tuesday Jan. 27 4:00 – 5:15 pm Join us for special readings, games and crafts! Refreshments will be served. Door prize draws. New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Every one is welcome Time: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Admission: $8.00 Lunch is included Music by: Andrew Mariniuk & Boys January 30. For more information phone Peter: 306-7821846 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.
Legacy of Worship Photography by Larry Easton Jan. 12 to Feb 25, 2015 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 is always free! 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. 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! 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.
Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome! For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (day time) 782-4182 (evenings). Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 Ralph E. Hale 728-9205. Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch. For info. call Helen at 783-0802 or Angie at 783-7838.
Save the Yorkton Brick Mill Become a member and be part of a great historical venture. Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or 783-6211. Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcoming new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 782-4721. Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church. Yorkton and District United Way • looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@sasktel.net.
Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting • meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital • promotes early detection and speedy recovery Call 782-5748 for info. Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.
The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 783-2582 for details. Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 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”
Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 7834220 for more details.
Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club • meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034. SIGN Parenting Education Classes LAPS (Literacy and Parenting Skills) • Weekly Parent and Preschooler Program for 3 and 4-year-olds, their parents and younger siblings • crafts, snacks, games, songs and positive parenting info. Call Janet at 783-9424 for more info or to register.
Club DJ Heritage Baptist Church Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m. • for children Grades K-6 • a mid week program designed to engage local children with church • Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more... Call 783-7912 for details.
Kinette Club of Yorkton • meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact either Lana Matechuk, at 782-9717 or Marcia Sedor, at 782-2053. Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Be a Mentor – spend one hour a week. Play games, do crafts, read books... Make a difference in the life of a child. For info. call 782-3471. To place your Community Event call The News Review at 306-783-7355, fax 306-782-9138, or e-mail: editorial @yorktonnews.com.
MODEL PUPPY – Hey there, I’m a ten month old male mixed breed dog. I would be a great addition to any loving, responsible home, and I know someone out there wants me in their life. I’m also one of the last puppies on the 2015 SPCA Lace Up for Love calendar, and those are all almost gone. So if you want me in a photo or in person, make sure you come down to the SPCA or call 306-7834080.
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Seniors mixed Funspiel huge success
SENIORS MIXED FUNSPIEL – The 2015 Yorkton Seniors Mixed Funspiel took place from January 18 to January 23 with 14 local teams and 11 from out of town. Out of town teams came from Langenburg, Melville and Saltcoats. Six days of fun, exercise and fellowship ended with a banquet, awards presentation and a dance on Friday, January 23. Music provided by Ed Hickie. Thanks to Karen and Ray Thies for organizing the event. Thanks also to to the following for their support: Sask Lotto, Loucks Pharmacy, Yorkton Co-op, Canadian Tire, Hearn’s Pharmacy, Yorkton Dodge, Key Chev, Royal Ford, DR Auto, Yorkton Hyundai, Dairy Queen. Pictured above are the event winners. A event winners top left from l to r: Ellis Yont, Brenda Weinheimer, Tom Werle, Fern Goetz. B event winners top right from l to r: Greg Herman, Gail Simpson, Gerry Safronik, Naomi Herman. C event winners bottom left from l to r: Al Flavel, Gerry Kastrukoff, Arnold Kruk, Alice Gorlick. D event winners bottom right from l to r: Len Chicoine, Lorne Wanner, Rosella Wanner, Debbie Dramnitzki. Submitted
Tankard coverage SaskTel maxTV™ customers will have the exclusive opportunity to watch free live coverage of the SaskTel Men’s Tankard semi-final and final on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Live coverage of the semifinal draw will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the final scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Both draws will be on channel 49 and channel 349 (HD), and will also be available on maxTV Local on Demand immediately following the broadcast on channel 48 and channel 348 (HD). “This is a great example of the type of exciting programming that maxTV Local on Demand delivers to customers,” said Stacey Sandison, SaskTel’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re pleased to be able to partner with CURLSASK to offer our customers the opportunity to watch Saskatchewan’s finest men’s curlers compete for the SaskTel Tankard provincial championship.” “What a great opportunity to maximize curling’s exposure and curling fans who cannot attend the event in Melville can share in the excitement of crowning our Provincial Men’s Champion who will represent Saskatchewan at the Brier,” said Marg
Mayotte, CURLSASK President. “Thank you to SaskTel for their continued support of curling in our province.” SaskTel maxTV Entertainment Services offers digital TV and sound plus High Speed Internet and e-mail. With maxTV service, you get 320 digital TV channels (including over 100 in HD), video on demand, commercialfree music channels, DVD quality picture and sound, unique local content and so much more. The SaskTel Tankard will be held in Melville from February 4 to 8, 2015. The top 16 Men’s Teams from across Saskatchewan will compete with the winner r e p r e s e n t i n g Saskatchewan at the National Men’s Championship (Brier) in Calgary March 2015. About SaskTel Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation (SaskTel) is the leading full service communications provider in Saskatchewan, with $1.2 billion in annual revenue and over 1.4 million customer connections including over 607,000 wireless accesses, 492,000 wireline network accesses, 250,000 internet accesses and 100,000 Max™ (TV) subscribers.
A taste of the Philippines
An evening of Filipino Cuisine cooking and tasting was enjoyed by seniors 55 years and older at New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave., Yorkton, SK on January 21, 2015. The social event was planned by Partners in Settlement & Integration, in co-operation with New Horizons Seniors in an effort to network with community groups. It also creates a spirit of togetherness. Chef, Albert Declines explained the ingredients and each step in the making of the delectable “Adobo,” a quintessential Philippine stew, considered to be the national dish of the Philippines. He also explained and prepared two other dishes, a delicious soup “Arroz Caldo” and a tasty coconut dessert “Buko Pandan.” Thirty some people were able to sample the various dishes, receive copies of the recipes and enjoy a unique social evening. Partners in Settlement & Integration are planning at least two more evenings of other ethnic cuisine from around the world. The evening will again be open to anyone in the community who pre-registers and is age 55 and older. Please watch for posters and news releases for dates and time of the upcoming events. Submitted by: Vi Stefanuk
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New funds for livestock research
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced nearly $3.8 million in funding for 30 livestock and forage research projects. Funding is provided through the province’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). “The livestock and forage sectors each make important contributions to the growth and prosperity of our rural communities and economy, said Ritz. “Our government is proud to help producers increase their productivity and profitability through research and new innovations like vaccines and improvements in feed.” “Investments in research help keep our livestock industry growing and strong,” Stewart said. “The knowledge that will result from the projects receiving funding will ensure our farmers and ranchers remain competitive into the future.” Some of the projects to receive funding include research to improve cow and calf performance through diet, develop new forage lines to extend the spring grazing season and investigate options for recycling baler twine and net wrap. Three projects will look
at controlling Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED), a virus that does not pose a risk to human health or food safety but can cause significant death in pig herds. Third party support contributes additional funds to many of these ADF projects, with several industry partner organizations committing an amount totalling nearly $1.2 million. Co-funding groups include Western Grains Research Foundation, SaskMilk and Sask Pork, among others. Earlier this month, the federal and provincial governments announced nearly $6.9 million for 42 crop-related research projects, bringing this year’s total ADF investment to approximately $10.7 million. “Investments in research translate into clear benefits for cattle producers, and enable us to continue to produce high quality products in a sustainable manner,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Paula Larson said. “We welcome today’s funding announcement.” “The tools developed through research help to keep our industry on the leading edge and contribute to increased profitability at the farm gate,” Saskatchewan Stock
Growers Association President Doug Gillespie said. “Investing in the development of improved forage varieties and production practices will assist producers in addressing efficiencies, ultimately having a posi-
sale trade in our province has increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching a number that has never before been seen in Saskatchewan,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “This is proof that Saskatchewan’s diverse economy remains strong and will continue to see growth in many sectors.” According to the report, farm product wholesale saw the highest year-over-year growth on a seasonally unadjusted basis, increasing 49.6 per cent compared to November 2013.
LEAGUE NAME
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MEN’S HIGH TRIPLE
MONDAY GA 1:00 Geoff Rushowick 227 Ferd Thiele 552 CMI Larry Kowbel 230 Larry Kowbel 538 TUESDAY GA 9:30 Martin Phillips 256 N. Gawryliuk 603 TUESDAY YBC Tanner Washington 250 T. Washington 565 TUESDAY MIXED Lawrnece Kitz 249 Barry Gawryliuk 689 STS Ed Machushek 263 Ed Machushek 637 WEDNESDAY GA 1:15 Ed Lischynski 281 Ed Lischynski 713 HOSPITAL Rick Becquet 239 Rick Becquet 607 LEGION Rick Becquet 240 Gord Stevenson 621 THURSDAY LADIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS Dustin Sobkow 184 S. Weinheimer 490 HANCOCK Cam Louttit 267 Cam Louttit 770 QUINE Cam Louttit 318 Curtis Bucsis 781 SATURDAY YBC N.Litke/A. Becker 221 Nikolas Litke 582
sow housing.” Support for ADF projects is provided under Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. A complete list of funded projects is available at www. agriculture.gov.sk.ca/ ADF.
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Mildred Thiele 270 Mildred Thiele 617 Mildred Thiele +106 Lisa Gibler 187 Lisa Gibler 524 Larry Kowbel +87 Marieann Kreutzer 217 Marieann Kreutzer 533 Martin Phillips +71 Reanna Prychak 195 Reanna Prychak 544 Tanner Washington +82 Jamie Sereda 293 Jamie Sereda 735 Jeanette Schendel +123 Dorothy Chorney 223 Dorothy Chorney 545 Ed Machushek +93 Colleen Haider 263 Colleen Haider 641 Bill Keast +78 Karen Semchuk233 Anne Shumay 642 Karen Semchuk +91 Dianne Westvelt 253 Dianne Westvelt 548 Peter Pryszlak +75 Marieann Kreutzer 271 Marieann Kreutzer 618 Marieann Kreutzer+107 Nadia Semenuik 171 Nadia Semenuik 450 Dustin Sobkow +66 Jenn Kostiuk 281 Jenn Kostiuk 632 Scott Piett +106 Theresa Mckenzie 273 Theresa Mckenzie 748 Lawrence Kitz +106 Ashley Schrader 220 Ashley Schrader 545 Noah Lobraico +81
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The value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan continues to grow and set new records, reaching $2.3 billion in November 2014 – the highest number ever recorded (seasonally adjusted) since Statistics Canada began collecting wholesale trade data in 1993. According to the report released today, wholesale trade in November increased by 14.4 per cent compared to November 2013 (seasonally adjusted) – earning Saskatchewan second spot in percentage growth among provinces. “The value of whole-
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