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Thursday, March 5, 2015 - Volume 18, Number 3
YFF celebrates International Women’s Day By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer International Women’s Day is on March 8, and the Yorkton Film Festival’s OPEN Cinema program commemorated the event by screening The Motherload, a documentary about the challenges facing mothers in the workplace as well as discussing what they saw as issues for parents within the Yorkton area. Kimberly Merriam, media studies and psychology teacher at the Yorkton Regional High School was one of the presenters of the program. She says the goal is to discuss what challenges are facing working mothers in the workplace, such as why a working mother makes approximately 10 to 20 per cent less than her childless equivalent. “As a society, women are still shouldering the majority of the care giving role as well as the career sacrifices to make it all happen.” The documentary itself was made in response to an article by Anne-Marie Slaughter entitled “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” explains Merriam, which was written when Slaughter turned down a major foreign policy position in order to be closer to her family. “The point of the documentary is to make it a more humanitarian issue as opposed to a women’s issue. To raise a human being, it takes humans contributing, it doesn’t necessarily fall
on a gender. Men are very good at having care-giving roles as well.” The evidence of the struggles facing women in the workplace are found in the statistics. “What we’re finding that in the past 10 years, there has been no movement in Canada for women in higher status positions, they still only take up nine per cent of the influential government positions. In law school, fifty percent of classes are women studying law, but when you look at the law firm partnerships, only something like 15 per cent of law partners are women. It’s telling you that we are getting education and we are getting in the door, but it’s a challenge and it’s a struggle,” Merriam says. Part of the goal is to find ways to instill the responsibility of care giving onto young men, Merriam says. She says men need to be encouraged to take on a care giving role, and find a way to make it more socially acceptable. “There’s still a stigma with men taking paternity leave. It’s getting better, but men are still reluctant to take paternity leave. Interestingly enough in Quebec many men take paternity leave, because they have something called ‘daddy days,’ and 76 per cent of men will take those.” Merriam says that their goal is to facilitate discussion in the hopes of finding out the issues facing parents in the workplace both on a local level and at a broader scale.
KIMBERLY MERRIAM speaks to the crowd at a screening of The Motherload. The film, screened to celebrate International Women’s Day, highlights the challenges facing working mothers in today’s society.
Local MP seeks to protect hunters and anglers By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Yorkton-Melville MP Garry Breitkreuz wants to increase the amount of protection for hunters and anglers in Canada. To that end, he has introduced a private members’ bill, Bill C-655, to make it an offence to interfere with lawful hunting, fishing, trapping or sport shooting in Canada. The bill seeks to amend the criminal code by adding the following after section 264.1: Every one commits an offence who intentionally interferes with lawful
hunting, trapping, fishing or sport shooting by (a) tampering with or moving bait or a trap, net or firearm or any other thing or animal used for hunting, trapping, fishing or sport shooting; (b) placing themselves in a position that hinders or prevents hunting, trapping, fishing or sport shooting; or (c) engaging in an activity that disturbs or is likely to disturb wildlife, including fish. Breitkreuz says that he feels it’s “an essential follow-up” to his role as co-chair of the Parliamentary Outdoors
Caucus. Before he leaves Parliament, Breitkreuz wants to see laws in place to allow people to freely enjoy hunting, trapping fishing and sport shooting. Part of the goal is also to unify regulations across the country. Breitkreuz says that in Canada, protections range from quite good in some provinces to nothing at all in others, but if this bill passes it would mean uniform protections coast to coast. “By putting it in the criminal code, it affects everyone, and therefore protect everyone in all provinces equally.”
Interference in hunting activities has been substantial in Canada, Breitkreuz says, with efforts to disrupt the seal hunt, the spring bear hunt in Ontario – which Breitkreuz says has resulted in a bear problem in rural Ontario. “Right now there are animal rights groups that collect money by the tens of millions of dollars, and come to Canada here to try to make it illegal to use a fish hook or go hunting, even use your own property for those kinds of activities.” These activities are traditional heritage
activities for Canada, Breitkreuz says, and that is why it is his goal to protect them. The goal is also to make people care more about the outdoors of the country. “If you do studies on angling or fishing, you find that the people who use our outdoor resources are the ones who most avidly protect them. They really ensure they are there for future generations for them to use, and this is really important in that way. Many people have moved to the city and lost touch with some of these activities, so they need special protection, they are
very valuable. People who use the outdoors have the most respect for the outdoors.” Breitkreuz also says fishing programs can be helpful in dealing with at-risk youth and changing their outlook. A long-time advocate for outdoor pursuits in parliament, Breitkreuz says protecting these heritage activities has always been a priority. “I thought this was a very good way to signal to others what I thought was important, and maybe be one of the final notes in my career as an MP.”
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Geoscience week proclaimed Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner has proclaimed March 1-7, 2015, as Engineering and Geoscience Week. The week recognizes the important role members of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) play in the lives of Saskat chewan residents. “APEGS is one of Saskatchewan’s largest and most respected professional associations,” Heppner said. “We are happy to recognize Engineering and Geoscience Week, which is a great way to celebrate the achievements
of geoscientists and engineers and reinforce the significance of these fields.” The work of APEGS members touches almost every sector in Saskatchewan including agriculture, forestry, environment, construction, manufacturing, transportation, resources, utilities, mining, water, healthcare and education. “APEGS is proud to have Engineering and Geoscience Week proclaimed in Saskatchewan which recognizes the important work that professional engineers and geoscientists carry out in our growing Saskatchewan econo-
my,” APEGS President Andrew Loken said. “Our more than 11,000 members are dedicated to the highest standards of practice to ensure the protection of the public and the environment and the benefit of society.” APEGS is the governing body responsible for the regulation of the practice of professional engineers and geoscientists in the province. Numerous activities have been planned for Engineering and Geoscience Week to help commemorate the profession, including a media campaign featuring TV commercials vand newspaper inserts.
NEW MONITORS – The Painted Hand Community Development Corporation has made a major contribution to the Health Foundation’s campaign for new vital signs monitors, donating $6,000 to finish the campaign and get monitors in the hospital. The monitors, which cost a total of $41,000, will be used in the surgery recovery area. The Painted Hand CDC has contributed approximately $400,000 to different Health Foundation campaigns. Stan Bobb, chairman of the Painted Hand CDC, says that it’s a priority to support the community, and says that they will continue to support campaigns due to the clear impact they have. “Every project we put money into is an investment into the people of the community.”
Armed robber arrested
On March 3, 2015 members of the Kamsack RCMP detachment, with assistance from the Yorkton Provincial General Investigation Section, located and arrested a female suspect in the March 2, 2015 armed robbery of the Prairie Family Centre grocery store. The investigation is ongoing, however, 29
year old Lorraine Mary COTE of the Cote First Nation has been charged with Robbery with an Offensive Weapon, Disguised with Intent to Commit an Offence, and Uttering Threats. COTE remains in custody and will make her first court appearance in Kamsack Provincial Court on Tuesday March 3, 2015. Anyone with further
information about this incident is asked to contact the Kamsack RCMP detachment at 306-5425560. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
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Ballet Jörgen brings Cinderella to the stage Cinderella will find her prince again, Ballet Jörgen is coming to Yorkton to bring the classic story to life. Taylor Gill, who is Cinderella, and Kealan McLaughlin, who is Prince Charming, will be here on March 10 to bring the show to life. Gill is in her sixth season with the company, and says she began dancing because she looked up to her older brother, who was also in dance. After a few years of ballet lessons, she decided this was what she wanted to do with her life, and studied at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and in Miami before eventually joining Ballet Jörgen. For McLaughlin, now in his fourth season, he feels he had no choice but to become a dancer, because he was dancing before he could walk. “There’s a famous story that my mother recalls where I would get up every night when they were watching Jeopardy, pull myself up on a table, and dance to [the theme] as a baby. That’s how I got into dance, it was sort of in my DNA.” Cinderella might be well known, but Gill says that her character is a blank slate and makes it possible to draw from her own life and experience. Since it’s a fairy tale, she focuses on the fun and innocence of the character. “I basically just remember what I was like when I was twelve and act like that.” It’s the first time McLaughlin has done a lead role in Ballet Jörgen, and describes it as playing in the major leagues
for the first time. He describes it as an honour and a privilege to step into the role. “It’s an interesting moment when that thing you’ve been dreaming about your whole life comes true, and I’ve been dreaming about it in some way since I was a year old.” He says part of the challenge is creating a character who doesn’t have much of a back story. “Because of the quality of the relationship I have with Taylor, I can let myself fall for her very openly on stage. There’s no acting involved. When we have our moments of real connection, I can be really vulnerable with her because I know nothing that I do will be not be well received.” Cinderella is a family show, and Gill especially is embraced by young audiences, as many young people love Cinderella and she sees that as people meet her. McLaughlin jokes that when dancers go out to sign autographs after the show, they’re going to be ignored if Cinderella is there, because all the kids want to meet her. “You’ve got me, this big sweaty prince dude that’s six times her size, and nobody wants to hang out with me because I’m kind of scary looking in comparison... She’s much prettier than I am, I don’t take it personally.” This is the first time that Gill has taken on the title role, but not the first time she has performed the ballet, doing different, smaller roles in the show in her first season with the company. She says that she
knew she wanted to be Cinderella from the beginning, but that she also knew she wasn’t ready in her first season, and describes those early roles as stressful at the time. “It’s cool to see the progress too. Now, if I was to do those roles, it would be a completely different ball game, because I’ve had so much experience since then. It’s really awesome to do what I watched the person doing Cinderella do back then, while I imagined if I could do that. Now I actually get to, so I’m really grateful.” If a fairy tale is about dreams coming true, Gill says having the lead in a touring performance is a kind of real life fairy tale. “This is what I’ve dreamed of, to be able to do lead roles like this. And in my fantasy, it was in Canada, so to be able to do this in the country I grew up in is what I dreamed about.” Both Gill and McLaughlin say that one of the best parts of performing with Ballet Jörgen is the chance to tour across the country. McLaughlin says that the chance to see what Canada has to offer. “I get to see the beauty of my country every year, and you can’t replicate that.” Part of the goal of Ballet Jörgen is outreach, and Gill says that part of their mission is to bring ballet to people who wouldn’t see it regularly, so every student has the chance to see ballet. She says having a full performance slate is the best part of being with the company, but she also enjoys the opportunity to reach out to people with
outreach programs, and meet people to get them interested in ballet and dance. McLaughlin says it’s rewarding to go to places where people are genuinely happy they came, and see a show they’re not always able to enjoy. McLaughlin says one of the advantages of Ballet Jörgen for him is that he says he thrives off of being safe, and the company is one he considers a kind of family. “I feel more at ease here all the time. I grew up as an only child with a single mother, so I
didn’t grow up with a lot of family, but in a sense I think this is what a lot of people get when they have a larger family, when there are so many people in the room and they are still comfortable with everybody.” Ballet Jörgen presents Cinderella as part of the Stars for Saskatchewan
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Awards ceremony highlights waste The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its 17th annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste. The awards event took place on Parliament Hill at the Charles Lynch Press Conference Theatre. The Teddy, the pig-shaped award given annually by the CTF to government’s worst waste offenders, is named for Ted Weatherill, a former federal appointee who was turfed in 1999 for submitting a panoply of dubious expense claims, including a $700 lunch for two. Federal Teddy Winner: Former MP, Cabinet Minister and Mayor of London Joe Fontana In June 2014, Mr. Fontana was convicted of breach of trust, fraud and uttering forged documents. In 2005, while still a sitting MP, he altered the contract for his son’s wedding reception at the Marconi Club in London, Ontario, and submitted it to the House of Commons for a $1,700 reimbursement, claiming it was actually for a function with the Minister of Finance. “The real outrage here is that in spite of being convicted of this shameless abuse of taxpayer dollars, Mr. Fontana will continue to collect his gold-plated $122,000 MP pension – which will add up to almost $4 million if he lives to age 90 – courtesy of Canadian taxpayers,” said Wudrick. Provincial Teddy Winner: Ontario’s Ministry of Energy for expensive/broken/flammable smart meters In 2004, Ontario’s Ministry of Energy hatched a plan to help reduce energy consumption: installing 4.8 million smart meters across the province, at a cost of $1 billion. In her 2015 annual report, the province’s Auditor General showed that the program has been an unmitigated disaster: cost overruns of $900 million and counting (nearly doubling the original cost); more than 800,000 meters transmitting no data; and 23 incidents of the meters sparking fires. Not to mention that power use during peak periods didn’t drop at all – it actually went up. Municipal Teddy Winner: Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Brad Johns Halifax Regional Municipality Councillors receive an annual discretionary account of $94,000 to spend on their constituents needs – usually on such traditional public goods as parks, playgrounds and maintenance of common areas. Evidently District 19 Councillor Brad Johns feels his constituents are not much in need of such things: he chose to instead spend $25,000 on an 18-foot talking Christmas tree. “The residents of Middle and Upper Sackville must be already awash in public amenities,” noted Wudrick “How else could a politician possibly arrive at the conclusion that the purchase of a giant robotic Christmas tree would be at the top of his constituents’ wish list?” We’re tough on all government waste, but sometimes the best way to strike a nerve is to tell some of the most absurd stories,” said Wudrick. “And sadly, the capacity for government to dream up new ways to waste money seems infinite.” Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Economic outlook still positive Fifty-three percent of Saskatchewan people are wrong. At least that’s what a recent survey from Mainstreet Technologies, reported on in the Leader-Post, would have us believe. Mainstreet surveyed Saskatchewan residents about the extent of their optimism with respect to the provincial economy. Fifty-three percent of respondents indicated they believe Saskatchewan is entering a recession. They are wrong. Technically speaking, a recession only occurs after two consecutive quarters of a decline in GDP. There is every reason to believe that Saskatchewan’s GDP will continue to see moderate growth throughout the coming year, and beyond. Given the strong fundamentals of our provincial economy, it is highly unlikely that we will see any decrease in GDP in 2015. The truth is Saskatchewan is a thriving and vibrant place, filled with a new sense of identity and purpose. Its people, in particular so many of its new people, dive into life with vigour, energy, and an idea that it is possible to build a better life here. The vibrancy of this place and its people, are based on a solid economic foundation that sees Saskatchewan producing the things that the people of the world need. This foundation is as solid as it has ever been. While our economy is commodity based, the nature of our commodity-centered economy is diverse. We have a strong and growing manufacturing sector that is creating valueadded benefit for commodity producers and extractors. The construction industry is busy building value through the creation of transportation infrastructure and productive capacity. Saskatchewan’s retail sector, our province’s largest
employer, is diverse and growing. Oil extraction is slowing down, but agriculture and potash remain strong and are getting stronger. The low cost of borrowing and the current exchange rates create great opportunities for making and expanding investment in Saskatchewan. Lower labour and fuel costs, and a minor slowdown in work, should result in more competitive pricing for construction services, further reducing the investment costs for financiers. Long-term projections should also be positive. Low fuel costs will drive consumer wealth and consumption in countries like Indonesia, where greater consumption means greater demand for Saskatchewan products such as pulse crops and potash. While the details show good economic strength, the opinions of individuals consumers really do matter. Frank Hebert once wrote “…fear is the mind-killer…,” and it is also true that fear is the economy deflator. If people believe that our economy is in trouble, then they make choices that hurt the economy, and their prophecies risk becoming self-fulfilling. So, to the fifty-three percent of Saskatchewan residents who falsely believe the province is headed into a recessions, I say this… just relax. Take a deep breath. Then go spend some money in a locally-owned shop, and look for opportunities to invest in the future of Saskatchewan. Our province will continue to grow, our economy will stay strong, and when oil prices rebound we’ll be ready to take advantage of the opportunities that presents us.
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Phone scams now pretend to be someone local Dave from Sheho was very confused on Tuesday morning. I was also confused on Tuesday morning, because I had just called Dave. His number was on my phone, I had accidentally dropped it while answering and managed to hang up, so I called back to see who it was. The number listed was local at least, so even if I didn’t recognize it there was a good possibility that there was someone I knew on the other end. What actually happened was something called Caller ID Spoofing, where false caller ID information is sent to a phone in order to get people to answer it. It was an inevitable development, caller ID has been the bane of telemarketers since its inception, as people tend to ignore calls with an unfamiliar area code. Of course, a legitimate business can’t do this, CRTC rules prohibit telemarketers from hiding or spoofing the number, so whoever was pretending they were Dave was likely not a legitimate business. Of course, in this instance I also can’t make a complaint, because I didn’t actually answer and thus don’t have any information on who was attempting the call. All I know for certain was that the number was faked, and that the person who actually owns that number was completely blameless. Dave just happened to be there by pure coincidence.
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger There have been attempts to get rid of these scam calls for years, whether we’re talking about a do not call list or systems for reporting calls that read as not legitimate. The problem is that this only affects companies that play by the rules, rather than the operations that are going to ignore them anyway. If one were to try to report this company based on the information I have, it would be impossible to get results. I don’t know who they are or what they were trying to sell, because I didn’t answer the phone. I don’t know where they were calling from, because the number was a lie. I only know that they were breaking the rules, but given that it’s impossible to find them how do I prove it?
The only solution would be to find a way to prevent caller ID spoofing as a whole, but then you run into technical problems. Would it be possible to actually wipe it out while still using the phones currently out in the world? You also have the issue of businesses and organizations which have a legitimate reason to put an alternate number on phone displays. Any business with a large number of outgoing lines would want to have a single number listed as their phone number, so people know who is calling and, more importantly, the best place to call back. It’s only the scam artists who want to prevent you from getting back to them. In a way, we are stuck with this problem. There’s nothing anyone can do to make sure our numbers aren’t used – it’s most likely generating random numbers behind a familiar area code. We could always try to catch them, but it would require making a great deal of effort to ascertain any real information on the people behind the con, since they’re not going to give you any concrete, legitimate information. In effect, all we can do is be aware that this is a problem that exists and one that we have to be aware of when answering a call from any unfamiliar number. Just remember that it might be a local number, but the person might be innocent here.
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To the Editor: With the plunge in oil prices over the last six months (and already soft natural gas prices), it’s not headline news to note that provinces heavily dependent on energy-related revenues are suffering. The decline in the resource sector has also contributed to a decline in the value of the Canadian dollar against the greenback. That has led some to speculate that Ontario’s economy will improve. (The depreciation of the loonie makes Ontario’s manufactured goods artificially more competitive.) Perhaps. But as the resource economies of the West and Newfoundland and Labrador see significantly less revenue, there is this consequence for Ontario: the provincial treasury will receive less in equalization payments from the federal government. So balancing the books may not get any easier for the Ontario government. For those not familiar with the details of federal transfers to the provinces and territories, in total Ottawa “cut” cheques worth $65 billion to the provinces and territories in 2014/15 (the fiscal year now ending). One federal program, equalization was worth $16.7 billion. Equalization, in its constitutional mandate, is meant to ensure “that
provincial governments have sufficient revenues to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation.” That means not every province receives equalization. That only happens if a province’s assumed ability to raise revenues, its “fiscal
billion in equalization payments from the federal government. Ontario’s equalization cheques have ranged from $347 million (and 2.4 per cent of the total equalization kitty in 2009/10) to $3.3 billion (and 21 per cent of all equalization cash in 2012/13). In the year now ending, Ontario
Equalization, in its constitutional mandate, is meant to ensure “that provincial governments have sufficient revenues to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation.” capacity,” is below the average of all 10 provinces. And that average is calculated measuring a variety of revenues including personal and corporate taxes, and resource revenues. And that’s where we circle back to Ontario. In the past six years, Ontario’s own poor economic performance combined with the gusher of western and Newfoundland and Labrador resource revenues, meant that Ontario fell below the 10-province average. As a result, since 2009/10, Ontario was and still is an equalization recipient - a “have not” in equalization speak. From that first equalization cheque six years ago to the end of this March, Ontario will have garnered $12
will receive $2 billion in equalization payments, or just under 12 per cent of all equalization paid by Ottawa to the six “have not” provinces. Given that resourcerich provinces are taking significant hits to revenues, Ontario will move closer to the 10-province average for fiscal capacity. That means its equalization payments will decline. But as that decline in equalization for Ontario occurs, it brings up this tricky issue for Ontario’s government: That forecasted $12.5 billion provincial deficit target next year, high as it is, might be even more difficult to achieve, never mind reduce. For the record, Ontario Premier
Kathleen Wynne has long demanded that the federal government send more federal tax dollars to Ontario, given Ontario’s taxpayers are still net contributors to Confederation. But on a net basis (money sent to the federal government by provincial taxpayers versus money transferred to or spent in a province by Ottawa), that is even more true of Alberta. But it’s a moot point. Equalization payments are meant to decline when a province’s revenues improve vis-à-vis the 10-province average. Instead of demanding more money from the federal government, Ontario could a) cut provincial spending or b) reform everything from labour laws to regulation to tax policy and electricity policy, to unleash the economy and thus produce more at-home tax revenue or c) both. Ontario should not expect continued billions in annual equalization payments. While the exact decline in equalization is unknown - it depends on how badly the resource economies and their provincial treasuries are hit - Ontario should face reality and act accordingly. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. www.troymedia.com
Current job strategy needs fixing To the Editor: A few weeks ago Social Development Minister Candice Bergen went off on an flight of fancy with false accusations about the economic record of previous Liberal governments. She was wrong about transfer payments, wrong about deficits, wrong about taxes and wrong about services. I wondered at the time how she could be so fundamentally mistaken about such important things. As it turns out, she must have been getting her cues from Stephen Harper -- as evidenced by his deceitful and erroneous tirade in the House of Commons yesterday. Perhaps not quite as juvenile as his Resources Minister, Greg Rickford, who was caught on camera sticking out his tongue at Liberal Geoff Regan (for asking Rickford why the Harper government was such a failure at getting pipelines approved and built), Mr. Harper was equally delinquent in failing to account for his pathetically weak performance on job creation. Here are the indisputable facts that I put before Parliament:
During the 9 years that Mr. Harper has been in office, the economy has generated only half the jobs that were produced in the 9 years immediately before he took power. The recession (which he blames for everything) lasted less than one year and ended nearly 6 years ago, but still his jobs record is anemic. Last year, Mr. Harper bragged about creating 186,000 new jobs, but when the real figures were published he had to slash that boast by one-third -- barely 120,000 jobs were generated in all of 2014. That poor jobs number for 2014 was down from the year before, which was also down from the year before that. The country is drifting in the wrong direction and that’s even before the “unambiguously negative” consequences of the slump in the energy sector. There are 140,000 MORE jobless Canadians today than before the recession, particularly young people. According to a study at York University, low-wage employment in Ontario has jumped by 50 per cent. An analysis by the OECD
says Canada is among the three worst countries in the world right now for producing lowquality “crappy” jobs. This government’s own former Employment Minister (Jason Kenney) has loudly asserted that Canadian wage rates are barely keeping pace with inflation. Part-time work is increasing -- all of it involuntarily. The Bank of Canada says 200,000 young Canadians are now jobless or under-employed and likely “living in the basement.” To these 10 pointed, factual criticisms, Mr. Harper had no reply but bluster and invective. I asked him directly if he thinks this record is good enough for Canada. He wouldn’t answer. Mr. Harper’s refusal to respond in any substantive way is an insult to all those hardworking Canadians who are trying their best to make a better living for themselves and their families. He’s clearly not there for them. And voters will remember! Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament for Wascana
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A growing number of health professionals, patients, community groups and even politicians are calling for national pharmacare. But many Canadians likely wonder what pharmacare is and whether Canada is ready for it. Let’s start at the beginning. Affordable access to safe and properly prescribed prescription medicines is so critical to patient health that the World Health Organization has declared governments are obligated to ensure such access for all of their citizens. Unfortunately, Canada is the only developed country with a universal healthcare system that does not include universal coverage of prescription drugs. The negative consequences for our health and economic wellbeing are significant. Without universal coverage of prescription drugs, one in 10 Canadians cannot afford to fill the prescriptions their doctors prescribe. When patients don’t fill prescriptions they need, it hurts them and our economy because they end up needing more healthcare in the long run. But pharmacare is about more than just drug coverage. Insurance companies can do that. What national pharmacare must do is to ensure sustainable, equitable and affordable access to medicines that are safe and appropriately prescribed. In the Canadian context, this is a public responsibility. And, to be clear in this election year, it will require federal engagement - and not just in the form of cutting cheques for provincial pharmacare programs, but real leadership. More so than other aspects of health policy in Canada, the federal government has responsibility for matters that affect the safety, availability, use and cost of prescription drugs. Here are four things the federal government could do to make national pharmacare work for Canadians: Commit to a clear and comprehensive pharmacare plan. Not a patchwork of private and public insurance and not income-based or “catastrophic” drug coverage. Research has consistently shown those systems don’t work well and are unnecessarily costly. Canada needs a universal, public, and comprehensive pharmacare system that will meaningfully integrate medicines into medicare in ways that lead to safer, more affordable use of medicines for all Canadians. We’ve known this since the 1960s. Get on with the task of improving prescribing in Canada. About one in three seniors receives prescriptions known to pose health risks for older adults. The preventable problems of overuse, underuse and misuse of medicines cause one in five hospitalizations in Canada. The federal government should fund the development and implementation of a national strategy to improve prescribing. Done in partnership with patients, professionals, and the provinces, this national strategy should aim to establish a culture of safety and appropriateness, to put an end to questionable drug marketing practices, and to put credible and usable information in the hands of patients, prescribers and policy makers. Quit applying antiquated drug price regulations. We live in a world where most comparable health systems have abandoned the blunt instrument of price regulation in favour of more sophisticated tools of price and supply contract negotiation. When done well, negotiations with suppliers lead to more competitive prices and more assurances of a secure supply of the medicines the country needs. The federal government should take the $11-million spent enforcing antiquated price regulations and invest it in joint capacity for negotiating, monitoring and enforcing contracts on behalf of public drug plans and hospitals from coast to coast. This would not only level the playing field within Canada, it would also make Canada much stronger on the world market. Sustainability of any system to encourage access to medicines depends to a great extent on timely and vigorous generic competition. The federal government should create a clearer, faster and fairer path to generic entry following required periods of market exclusivity for patented drugs. This would save Canadians millions - and wouldn’t cost the federal government a dime. Steve Morgan is a Professor in the UBC School of Population and Public Health and an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca.
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Communities challenged to get physical
Starting today, people across Saskatchewan will get active and log physical activity minutes for a chance to win $10,000 toward a community project designed to get kids moving more. It’s all part of the Get Our Community Moving Challenge powered by Saskatchewan Blue Cross. Less than 15 per cent of Saskatchewan kids
get the daily physical activity they need for health benefits. The challenge gets communities working together to create opportunities to make sure the kids they care about get the more than 60 minutes of daily physical activity they need each day. Twenty Saskatchewan communities have accepted the challenge and identified projects to get more kids, more
active, more often. Over the next two weeks, these communities will rally support for their projects by encouraging families, friends, colleagues, and local leaders to get moving. The community that logs the most minutes of physical activity by midnight March 16 will win a $10,000 grand prize toward the completion of its project. Saskatchewan Blue
Cross and Saskatchewan in motion are honoured to work with communities across the province to encourage physical activity for healthy, happy kids. “The challenge creates a buzz in these communities. This excitement not only inspires a lot of action, it fosters community spirit and pride!” says Cathie Kryzanowski, General Manager of Saskat-
chewan in motion. “The health of our kids is both our greatest resource and our greatest challenge,” says Arnie Arnott, President and CEO at Saskatchewan Blue Cross. “So we’re delighted to partner with Saskatchewan in motion in building happy, healthy communities in our province.” Saskatchewan Blue Cross and
Saskatchewan in motion challenge all Saskatchewan residents to get moving. Tracking is easily done online; even those lucky snowbirds can enter minutes to help their hometowns win! Support your favorite community and log your minutes of physical activity online at challenge.saskatchewaninmotion.ca.
RCMP focus on seatbelts during March CRUNCH! It was a moment – and a sound – Eugene Brown of Arcola, Saskatchewan, will never forget. Brown and two of his sons, Eric and Quinn were driving north on the Ring Road in Regina when a south-bound vehicle went under an underpass, lost control and crossed over the median, crashing into the half-ton Brown was driving. “It was just after Christmas two years ago, and the roads were
as slick as a curling rink,” said Brown. “I yelled for someone to call 911 while my sons and I tended to the couple that had just hit us.” Brown and his sons were fortunate to be wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. That wasn’t always the case with Brown. Growing up in rural Saskatchewan, Brown never wore his seatbelt, unless traveling in the city or on the highway. Thankfully, it was a
case of “do as I say, not as I do,” because although he didn’t buckle up every time, he made sure his kids always did. Now grown, they still wear their seatbelts all the time. And since the crash, Brown never drives without one. “At the rate we crashed, we would have gone through the windshield if we weren’t wearing seatbelts. It was a hard lesson to learn; it rattled me,” said Brown.
Seatbelts save lives. They can decrease the chances of sustaining a serious injury in a traffic crash by as much as fifty per cent. That’s why seatbelt and car seat use is the traffic safety spotlight for March. Police will be looking for people not wearing their seatbelt, wearing them improperly, or not having child passengers properly restrained in the vehicle. In 2013, improper or non-seatbelt use con-
Oilseed trade challenge appealed Mark it down as “case closed” in Saskatchewan’s favour, as the province has now won all aspects of its oilseed internal trade challenge with Quebec. An appeal panel, established under the pan-Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade, released a final ruling upholding the Saskatchewan government’s
successful challenge last spring of the Quebec government’s restrictions against the production, sale and marketing of vegetable oil-based dairy products in its market. The Quebec government had appealed the original ruling, but in December had made changes to its Food Products Act removing
barriers to the production and sale of vegetable-based oil products, thus allowing Saskatchewan producers and processors to now freely sell their products in Quebec. The appeal panel’s final ruling not only confirms that those changes by Quebec were necessary, but also upholds Saskatchewan’s chal-
lenge of Quebec labelling laws that prohibit the use of terms like “milk”, “butter” and “cheese” for dairy substitute products. News on the appeal panel’s ruling can be found at www.ait-aci. ca/index_en/news.htm and at www.ait-aci.ca/ index_en/dispute.htm.
tributed to a total of 27 deaths and 204 injuries in the province. Ninetyone of those injuries and three of those deaths were children under the age of seven. Seven of the children injured were not restrained at all or were improperly restrained. In addition, 29 of the injured children were belted by a seatbelt that may have been inappropriate (e.g., child too small for the seatbelt). Effective June 27, 2014, booster seats became mandatory for children under seven years of age, less than 145 cm (4’9”) in height
and 36 kg (80 lb.) in weight. Drivers convicted of not wearing a seatbelt, or not properly restraining child passengers will receive a $175 fine and three demerits on SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program. Depending where drivers sit on the safety scale, they may also have to pay a financial penalty or lose insurance discounts. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, child seats or for information about the Road Safety Challenge and how #wecandrivebetter.
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Avoid costly home renovation mistakes
Home improvement projects can turn a house into a home. Homeowners plan scores of renovations to transform living spaces into rooms that reflect their personal tastes and comforts. Homeowners going it alone may find things do not always go as planned. In fact, a Harris Interactive study found that 85 percent of homeowners say remodeling is a more stressful undertaking than buying a home. But homeowners about to embark on home improvement projects can make the process go more smoothly by avoiding these common pitfalls. Failing to understand the scope of the project Some homeowners don’t realize just how big a commitment they have made until they get their hands dirty. But understanding the scope of the project, including how much demolition and reconstruction is involved and how much time a project will take can help homeowners avoid some of the stress that comes with renovation projects. For example, a bathroom renovation may require the removal of drywall, reinforcement of flooring to accommodate a new bathtub or shower enclosure and the installation of new plumbing and wiring behind walls. So such a renovation is far more detailed than simply replacing faucets. Not establishing a budget Homeowners must develop a project budget to ensure their projects do not drain their finances. If your budget is so inflexible that you can’t afford the materials you prefer, you may want to postpone the project and save more money so
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Ag Literacy week declared
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 1 to 7, 2015, as Agriculture Literacy Week in Saskatchewan. “Agriculture Literacy Week is an opportunity for us to teach our youth about agriculture and food production,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Many of today’s students grow up disconnected from farms and agriculture. This week provides them with an opportunity to learn about our industry in a fun, interactive way.” “The Ministry of Education is proud to be supporting Agriculture Literacy Week, as it’s another innovative way to engage our students in their learning,” Education Minister Don Morgan
said. “This is an excellent way to encourage the literacy skills of our students while also promoting one of Saskatchewan’s most important industries.” During Agriculture Literacy Week, producers and other members of the agriculture industry gather in classrooms across the province to read agriculture stories and discuss their experiences in the industry. Their visits are supplemented by materials provided by Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC), such as books and videos. “Agriculture plays a vital role in our lives, and it’s important that our youth understand that,” AITC Executive Director Sara Shymko said. “Students often
learn best when they are able to connect with their subject matter. By introducing them to people directly involved in the agriculture industry, we’re able to help them understand the role agriculture plays in their lives and in the world.” This year’s industry volunteers will be reading from AITC’s new book, The Adventures of Michael and Mia: Stewards of the Land, written by Edward Willett and illustrated by Val Lawton. The book introduces readers to modern agriculture and farm stewardship. More than 130 classrooms and almost 3,000 students will be taking part in Agriculture Literacy Week this year.
Lean practices paying off Lean has improved patient care in Saskatchewan while achieving more than $125 million in projected financial benefits through significant one-time savings, capacity increases, productivity gains and avoided future costs. “Lean is exceeding our expectations in terms of improving the quality and timeliness of services provided to patients - and we’ve only begun to tap its huge potential,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Although the investment in Lean has paid for itself, the true benefit of this quality improvement work is how it’s making healthcare better on a daily basis for patients and their families.” The financial savings are due to quality improvements across the healthcare system since 2008. This information was collected in response to the
Provincial Auditor’s recommendation that the province improve the reporting of Lean results. The most significant results have come from regions with advanced Lean implementation and major capital projects including Five Hills Health Region ($34 million), Saskatoon Health Region ($33 million) and Kelsey Trail Health Region ($3 million). Information is collected across all entities in the health care system and is approved by each Chief Financial Officer before being entered into Health Quality Council’s tracker system. Duncan noted that beyond financial savings, there are numerous examples of how quality improvement work puts patients first, including: A new database and care co-ordination that ensures all fragile infants at risk for
respiratory complications receive crucial follow-up antibiotic injections; previously, 24 per cent of these infants missed their injections. The elimination of the list of clients waiting more than 30 days for dietician services in Mamawetan Churchill River. The conversion of two offices into exam rooms at Riverside Medical Clinic in Prairie North Health Region meaning 95 per cent% of patients are shown to an exam room within 15 minutes. RQHR paramedics removed duplicate supplies and reorganized ambulances, reducing the amount of time it takes to prepare an ambulance by 90 per cent. Information on Lean activities in Saskatchewan’s health system is available at http://blog.hqc.sk.ca/.
TRAIL GROOMER – Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club’s Ken Gedak spends hours snowmobiling where others dare not go! Fresh powder and rolling landscape and total peace and quiet except for the occasional cross country skier sliding by. Where does one have those conditions you ask? Ken has this scenic paradise every time he heads out to groom the cross country ski trails at Yorkton municipal golf course Deer Park. The YCCSC sets seven km of classic and skate ski tracks consisting of three loops and varying terrains, some fairly level to long rolling hills and climbs. Ken Gedak along with Bob Purton set trails on a weekly bases or as needed for events and night skies. To set trail for both styles of skier it takes approximately 3-4 hours depending on the snow cover. The YCCSC’s nearly 100 plus members appreciate all the hours of work that these groomers dedicate to providing this great trails on a volunteer bases and know just how cold it can be out on the trails when the winds pick up and the trails vanish completely. Many comments and notes of thanks are made in the guest book at the trail head from members and visitors alike, expressing their pleasure in sking Yorkton’s finest groomed trails at Deer Park. For more information on the trails and the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club contact Anne Stupak at 306-783-6617 or yorktoncrosscountryski@gmail.com Submitted
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More help for Canadians and their families As Prime Minister Stephen Harper said, “Strong families make a strong country.” It’s just one of the reasons why the Conservative government has delivered a strong record of support for families since we were first elected in 2006. It’s a record that includes cutting the GST, creating the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB), delivering the Children’s Fitness and Arts Tax Credits, and introducing the Tax Free Savings Account, among other measures. However, Canadian families who are struggling to make ends
meet certainly know that there is always more that can be done. The Government of Canada wants to ensure Canada remains the best country in the world in which to raise a family. That’s why we’ve kept our promise to introduce a number of new initiatives that will help all families with children, from coast to coast to coast. Every single family with children up to age six will receive an enhanced UCCB payment, up to $1,920 per child per year. Also, new for families with children aged 6 to 17, the government is delivering a payment
Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz of up to $720 per child per year. This direct support will continue to ensure that choice in child care is not laden in more bureaucracy, but left in the hands of the real experts – mom and dad. The Government of Canada has also delivered the new Family
Tax Cut. Available for the 2014 taxation year, the Family Tax Cut makes life more affordable for hundreds of thousands of Canadian families. Under the new initiative, families with children under the age of 18 will be able to transfer up to $50,000 of income from the higher earning
spouse to the lower earning spouse, thereby saving up to $2,000 a year in federal taxes. We’re also increasing the amount families can claim for the cost of child care under the Child Care Expense Deduction by $1,000. This is on top of the previously announced doubling of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. Parents are now able to take advantage of the new $1,000 claim limit and, as of this year, the credit is now refundable. Regrettably, the Opposition has criticized our efforts to help families, while offering nothing more than
expensive social programs and the promise to raise and create more taxes. That’s on top of taking away existing support for families. You can rest assured that this Conservative government will continue to support families. It’s proven by our record of always putting Canadian families first. For more information on the Government of Canada’s helping families’ initiatives, please visit www.budget.gc.ca/efp-peb/2014/ home-accueil-eng.html or contact Revenue Canada at 1-800-9598281 to speak with an agent.
Crop insurance program changes announced Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2015 Crop Insurance Program which includes ongoing enhancements, giving producers more choice and flexibility to build an insurance package suited to the needs of their operation. “Our government is committed to providing producers the tools they need to get the job done,” said Ritz. “Bankable, predictable and flexible insurance programs such as this are key to mitigating risks and remaining
competitive in the longterm.” “Every farming operation is unique and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation continues to grow the range of choices available for the province’s farmers and ranchers,” Stewart said. “Producers are able to custom fit their crop insurance coverage to the needs of their operation.” The Crop Insurance budget for 2015 is $154 million. On average ,coverage levels are increasing to $183 per acre, up from $162 per acre in 2014. Premiums are going down to an
average of $7.06 per acre from $7.47 in 2014. The improved coverage is a result of better forecasted crop prices and increased longterm yields. The lower premium is a result of lower rates to provide insurance coverage to producers. Three changes have been made to the Unseeded Acreage (USA) feature this year. First, new coverage levels of $50, $70, $85 and $100 per acre have been created, giving producers more choice about coverage for land that may be too wet to seed due to excess spring moisture. In past years,
producers had a minimum coverage of $70 per eligible acre and could purchase additional coverage if they wanted. Secondly, a change has been made to how the USA premium is shown on a producer’s statement. The USA premium will now be shown separately from the producer’s Crop Insurance premium. In the past, these were bundled together. Finally, the USA premium will be charged on total acres normally seeded and not just acres insured through Crop Insurance. As in previous years, options for crop insur-
MINI BIRKIE – Yorkton Rotary Exchange Student Milly Walla from Finland and Leonie Meyer, an INTO Exchange student from Switzerland joined Yorkton’s Ray Bailey on a 13 km Mini Birkie in Edmonton Alberta on the Feb. 14 during the Canadian Birkenbiener. To have the exchange students experience as much of the Canadian winters as possible, Ray invited the girls to cross country ski at Yorkton’s Cross Country Ski Club’s trails at Deer Park Municipal Golf course. With their busy school schedule both girls got a little training in before heading to the international event in Edmonton. Milly, Leonie and Ray skied the 13 km in just over two hours along with about 300 other skiers. From there it was off to the West Edmonton Mall and a trip to the mountains before heading back to Edmonton where Milly joined her high school team at a basketball tournament. Submitted
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ance coverage will continue. Producers can select a range of coverage levels, prices and program features to develop custom-fit insurance to meet the needs of their operation. Producers are encouraged to visit their local Crop Insurance office and discuss the options and choices available to ensure their coverage meets their needs. Other enhancements to the 2015 Crop Insurance Program include adding hemp as an insurable crop to meet growing demand for this newly emerging crop and increasing the base grade for oats to a #2CW from a #3CW to reflect the improved quality of oats grown in the province. The deadline for customers to apply for, make changes to or cancel a Crop Insurance contract is March 31,
2015. Producers who prefer to do their business online are encouraged to use CropConnect where they can review their coverage selections and use the online tools to see what coverage best fits the needs of the operation. Detailed program and contract information is also available at any local Crop Insurance office, at www.saskcropinsurance.com or by calling 1-888-935-0000. Under Crop Insurance, premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Government of Saskatchewan. Administrative expenses are fully-funded by governments, 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent by Saskatchewan.
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Colds and whining are both contagious Ruby, the wife of my neighbor next door, sought sanctuary at our house twice last week. She had to get away from Ed, who was suffering from a cold. Ed becomes a self-absorbed, whining baby, all six feet of him when he has a cold. I am not saying that about Ed, but it is what Ruby said about Ed. Ruby went to work early and worked late to escape Ed’s dying of his cold behavior last week. Twice she came for coffee and refused to leave after three refills. If you think it sounds insensitive towards Ed, please understand colds and flu bring out the dramatic in my neighbor. It is like he is working for an Oscar nomination for a reality show on suffering. I’m glad to report Ed has recovered pretty well from his cold, and Ruby has come off her valium. Colds prove that sickness can cause stress to the one sick, and to their caregiver as well. Recently, I was beaten up by a cold, and felt sorry for myself.
Feeling sorry for one’s self is a side effect of colds, flu, and all sicknesses. It seems to be a quick choice when anything disappointing, unfair or bad happens to us. When we whine, “Poor me,” it never satisfies us, as one poor me leads to countless more, and we become positive we will never get any better. I read that if you want to be happy you should stop, or drop feeling sorry for yourself. I dare say that the person who said that has never had a cold. The same person said that, to live a much happier life you should drop the negative people around you. You are to drop the negative people in your life gradually. Until you can drop them totally, stay out of their way as much as possible. I think that dropping negative people is pretty harsh but then I am speaking for all of us negative people. Thankfully, our suffering may not be serious or long term. Colds are hard to avoid
Neighborly Advice According to Ed by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com because they are contagious. If I’m suffering from a cold other people may catch a cold from being near me. Colds get passed
through workplaces, families, schools, team sports, etc. The truth is we are glad when we are not suffering from a cold. We may
want to avoid anyone with a cold. Sometimes, people believe that others made them sin. Eve said that the serpent deceived her so that she ate the forbidden fruit. Adam blamed God for his sin because the woman God gave him gave him the fruit to eat. Temptation to sin is a choice before us. We are responsible for choosing, or refusing to choose what is God-pleasing. Yes,
others may be trying to deceive us and intent on having us do wrong, but ultimately we either obey God, or we do not obey him. The Bible says, “Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when fullgrown, gives birth to death.” Sin isn’t contagious. Sin is giving in to our evil desires.
It’s tax time, no need to panic Did you know? Whether you are completing your income tax and benefit return by yourself or getting help from someone else, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and its community partners are here for you. Even if you have little or no income, you should file your income tax return—you may be eligible for credits and benefits. Filing your return is the key to getting your goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit and the Canada child tax benefit, among others. Things you can do Do it yourself with free tax software. Using tax software to complete a return yourself and file it electronically has seen increased popularity. Last year, over 80% of Canadians filed online. And while most people purchase software to complete their return, many companies also offer free online software that you can use if your tax situation is relatively simple. The CRA updates the list of certified software, including free ones, on its website every year. Get the list here: www. netfile.gc.ca Get the help of a friend or a relative. Many Canadians get the help of someone they trust to complete their tax return. If you also want this individual to take care of your tax affairs, such as file your tax return, check your refund, and access your information on My Account, don’t forget to give them the permission to do so on your behalf by completing and submitting Form
T1013, Authorizing or Cancelling a Representative. Visit a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program clinic. The CRA and your local community organizations and their volunteers work together to help eligible individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. These volunteers can help you prepare and submit your income tax and benefit return for free at tax preparation clinics, which are usually held from February to April every year. For more information, go towww.cra.gc.ca/volunteer. Use My Account to keep track of your tax and benefit affairs. My Account allows you to track your refund, view or change your return, check your benefit and credit payments and your RRSP limit, and set up for direct deposit. Check out what else you can do in My Account and then sign up! CRA online services make filing easier and getting your refund faster. CRA online services are fast, easy, and secure. You can use them to file your income tax and benefit return, make a payment, track your refund, receive your notice of assessment, and more. Did you know that the Government of Canada is switching to direct deposit for payments that it issues? This includes your tax refund and benefits payments. Sign up for direct deposit today! For more information, go to www.cra. gc.ca/getready.
SASKTEL PIONEERS PRESIDENT John McMurdo presenting Ross Fisher of The Health Foundation a cheque for $1,000. The donation will be used to assist the purchase of the new bedside monitors being placed beside every bed in the Regional Hospital in Yorkton. The monitors allow doctors and nurses to access a patients records, like lab and x-ray results, right at the bedside. When not in use by medical staff the monitors can be used to watch TV or to access the internet.
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CHUPA-EXNER - Mason Clifford passed away on Thursday February 19, 2015 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was almost 6 months old. Mason is the son of Samantha Chupa and Corey Exner of Yorkton. This is Mason's story. Mason's journey began on August 20, 2014 when he made his entrance into this world. He was screaming for all he was worth, pink, and absolutely perfect. Our journey began in May when we learned that our little boy would be born with a complex heart defect that required 3 surgeries to correct his heart. Mason had his first surgery at just 9 days old. There were setbacks along the way but Mason grew stronger and we were able to bring him home Thanksgiving weekend. Mason loved to sit in his swing, cuddle with his daddy and mommy, and make faces at his big sister. As the weeks passed, we watched our beautiful little boy begin to develop his character; he began to smile more and was beginning to discover the world around him. Mason underwent his second surgery in January, shortly after he turned 5 months old. Again, there were a few complications but he didn't let that slow him down. Our days were filled with smiles, cuddles, and visits from his grandparents. Even though Mason may not have been feeling the best, he always found time to examine his toes, give his sock monkey, George great big kisses and give great big smiles to all the nurses and doctors looking after him. Mason's condition took a turn as complications following surgery began to take a toll on his little heart. Mason went into respiratory distress on the evening of February 18th and on February 19th Mason's journey on this earth came to an end. He had fought his fight and decided that enough was enough, he was coming home. Not once, throughout this whole journey, knowing the challenges that could and would be faced have we regretted giving our Mason a chance to fight. His heart is whole once more because he lives on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. A celebration of life will take place at a later date with interment of cremated remains taking place in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Those friends so wishing to make a charitable contribution in memory of Mason Chupa-Exner may do so with a gift to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation #1502 College Plaza #8215 112th Street Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2C8 1-877-393-1411 or online at www.stollerykids.com/waysto-give.aspx or to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan #1 - 345 Third Avenue South Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1M6 1-888-808-5437 or online at www.childrenshospitalsask.ca or to Ronald McDonald House of Northern Alberta #7726 - 107th Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4K3 1-780-439-5437 or online at www.rmhc.org. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kopan's Funeral Service, Highway #9 North, Yorkton. www.kopans.ca 306-783-0099.
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Community Events Creative Entrepreneurship Meeting. Hosted by The City of Yorkton and Parkland Valley Sport Recreation and Culture. Saturday March 28, 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Learn how to turn your creative passion (art, photography, writing, music etc) into a profession. Many provincial cultural organizations will be on hand to help you get the information you need, and funding that may be available to you or your organization. Pre-register by March 20 by emailing your name, city and creative interest to: Kelly at yorktonculture@gmail.com City of Yorkton and Parkland Valley Sport, Culture & Recreation present: Turning Your Creative Passion Into A Business. Photographers, Writers, Crafters, Visual Artists, Painters, Videographers, Performance Artists, Musicians, Designers. Creative Entrepreneurship Meeting, Yorkton Saturday, March 28, 2015 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. National Bank Room A/Gallagher Centre. Free registration. Must pre-register by March 20 at yorktonculture@gmail.com
The Yorkton Branch of the Sask. Genealogy Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Whether you have been doing research for a while or are just getting started, everyone is welcome! Local reporter, DEVIN WILGER, documents a photographic odyssey in OUTSIDE THE BOX, our current exhibition at community pARTners gallery. Hitch a visual ride along his 6000 km voyage of discovery across America! Wilger’s first solo exhibition is waiting for you to explore until the end of March, during regular hours at Yorkton Public Library. Join us in celebrating the artist and his work on SUNDAY, MARCH 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Good food and good company are part of this free community art attraction, proudly presented by Yorkton Public Library and Yorkton Arts Council.
Informational Meeting to celebrate National Women’s Day will held at the SIGN Building Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Free Admission. Refreshments. Speaker Randy Goulden.
Yorkton Public Library Winter Session Prechool storytime Ages 3 – 5 Years 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Mondays or Thursdays Jan. 19 – Mar. 12 Toddler time Ages 6-36 months 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays Jan. 22 – Mar. 12 Call 783-3523 to register.
Alzheimer and Dementia Support/ Information Meeting Wednesday March 11, 2:00 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome! For more information contact YRHC Social Worker at 306-786-0463.
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
Ballet Jörgen Canada - Cinderella A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Tuesday March 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. This Ballet by Bengt Jorgen is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jorgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationships. Returning to the original Russian tradition of having women perform the roles of stepsisters, Jorgen builds a more realistic and human look at Cinderella and her circumstances and then uses these scenes to both counterpoint and highlight the magical aspects of the story. Glenn Davidson’s set design creates a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Ballet Jorgen Canada’s Cinderella is a classical ballet with modern dramatic sensibilities. www.balletjorgen.ca Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722
Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Special guest speaker will be Frank Woloschuk talking about the “Secrets To Large Container Planting” and what’s new for 2015. Everyone is welcome!
New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Everyone is welcome. Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Admission: $8.00 Includes Lunch Music by: Old Country Lads March 6. For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.
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 St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church 125 Third Avenue North, Yorkton will be hosting the World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. The World Day of Prayer Committee in the Bahamas has prepared the service. The theme this year is ‘Jesus said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?’ ” Women, men and children are invited to attend. For further information, please contact Mary Bybliw at 306-782-1023,
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The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Moose Jaw takes place on May 24, 2015 at the Kiwanis Pavilion Wakamow Valley. Lace up your walking shoes and take a step for someone you love. Join us in the fight to end MS. For more information or to register and to start fundraising, visit www. mswalks.ca or call 306522-5600.” “Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. Based on current incidence rates, the MS Society of Canada estimates that approximately 1000 new cases of MS are diagnosed in Canada each year, which means three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. Chances are you have a relative, friend, coworker, acquaintance or classmate with the condition. “My experience with multiple sclerosis began early: I was a teenager when my mom was diagnosed. At first, I don’t think I really understood what was going on. Her MS was mild for the most part. That has changed recently as my mother approaches retirement. It scares me that my mom might not be able to walk, and even more, not enjoy her retirement.” Rhonda Head, Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walker Parkland Right to Life Meetings Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240.
The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.
The Caring Closet Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes. Donations are accepted. Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306-521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570. St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes OHS Standard First Aid/ CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available. For more info. call Judy at 783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now” Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture. Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or 783-6211.
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!
Yorkton Bowl Arena Stats LEAGUE NAME
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MONDAY GA 1:00 Eli Borys 230 CMI Fergus Wilson 310 TUESDAY GA 9:30 Orest Hubic 233 TUESDAY YBC Tyler Rathgeber 241 TUESDAY MIXED Barry Gawryliuk 265 STS Orest Machushek 259 WEDNESDAY GA 1:15 Ed Lischynski 274 HOSPITAL Melvin Kwasnitza 302 LEGION Ed Lischynski 296 THURSDAY LADIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS Mike Brown 221 HANCOCK Cam Louttit 275 QUINE Don Haider 302 SATURDAY YBC Drake Mayrowich 248
LADIES HIGH SINGLE
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Eli Borys 616 Adella Hansen 228 Adella Hansen 596 Fergus Wilson 631 Lisa Gibler 202 Lisa Gibler 542 Tom Skoretz 581 Marlene Just 225 Marlene Just 561 Tyler Rathgeber 614 Charlize Aichele 178 Charlize Aichele 568 Ryan Millions 712 Abbey Somogyi 237 Abbey Somogyi 589 Orest Machushek 688 Eleanor Yasinksy 225 Eleanor Yasinsky 594 Ed Lischynski 657 Dorothy Ostapowich 267 Colleen Haider 675 Melvin Kwasnitza 725 Anne Shumay 225 Anne Shumay 577 Ed Lischynski 668 Dianne Westvelt 196 Dianne Westvelt 514 Colleen Haider 241 Colleen Haider 621 Mike Brown 602 Stacey Pasloski 175 Stacey Pasloski 457 Cam Louttit 657 Jenn Kostiuk 294 Jenn Kostiuk 727 Don haider 752 Jennifer Haas 283 Theresa Mckenzie 691 Jacob Hooge 549 Haley Schrader 222 Ashley Schrader 526
MOST PINS OVER AVERAGE Vera Mcelroy +67 Fergus Wilson +144 Marlene Just +87 Tyler Rathgeber +65 Joanne Perkins +89 Harvey Sturtz +97 D Ostapowich +99 Melvin Kwasnitza +115 Ed Lischynski +108 Lil Chernipeski +67 Larry Kowbel +70 Heath Dreger +79 Willy Jones +122 Drake Mayrowich +117
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