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SeedMaster helps with farming project By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Seeding season has begun, and the Health Foundation’s Farming for Health project is no exception. SeedMaster has donated the use of its newest equipment in order to help seed the plot, equipment so new that it has not been fully revealed, with the official launch happening at the Farm Progress Show in Regina. The Farming for Health project is raising money for a new regional hospital. Ross Fisher, Executive Director of the Health Foundation, says that for the three years of the project it has benefitted from the support of the local agriculture industry. “This is tremendous for us because it allows us to extend the life of the project. It’s a very difficult thing to seed this much land on an entirely volunteer basis. This allows us to continue the project, which we’re grateful for.” Cory Beaujot, SeedMaster Marketing Director, says that they are happy to get on board with the project, because manufacturing seeders gives the company deep roots in rural communities, which will benefit from a new regional health centre. “To be able to be a

SEEDMASTER donated the use of its latest equipment to the Health Foundation’s Farming for Health Project. The masked off areas on the seeder are the parts which are not yet ready to be revealed to the public. part of a money raising venture in Yorkton, we’re proud to be a part of it.” The new seeder is a 60 foot machine with twelve inch row spacing and 340 bushels of seed tank capacity. Behind is a new 630 bushel tow-behind nova metering tank. It has overlap control to

prevent over-seeding and over-fertilizing. This year’s crop will be entirely canola over the 600 acres, and Beaujot says that they are also very proud of their canola metering technology, and says it will help farmers make more money on a profitable crop, including those farmers working

for a charity project. The entire machine is new to the market, and some areas of the machine were masked off as part of a new look for the company, Beaujot says, which they are not ready to reveal. The seeding will also be assisted by Maple Farm

Equipment, who supplied the tractor used, and overall the farming operations are handled by local implement dealers and local farmers. Fisher says that the local industry getting on board is the reason why the Farming for Health program works, whether it’s input costs, equip-

ment or volunteer hours, all are needed to make the project work. Fisher notes that they are fortunate that most of the input costs are donated, meaning most of the profits can go to the regional hospital fund, a significant amount of money.

Plaster and Birch now running at the Dean By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer It’s a forest of birch and poplar at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery. Local artist Barbara (Kush) Kondratoff’s show Plaster & Birch, running at the Godfrey Dean until May 23,

explores her work with Venetian plaster, much of which is centered around birch trees. The birch tree is a comfortable place to start, reveals Kondratoff, and she says that it’s how she gets back into form when she starts painting. It’s a subject she’s

comfortable painting and one that has a wide range of possibilities, from colours to context to form. They’re also something that gets along well with the texture and the plaster. “If I haven’t done anything for three months, I’ll paint some birch trees, and it’ll get

me in the mood to do the rooster. It’s a comfort zone... I’m not sure what it is, it’s just that comfort zone.” While she has been an artist for decades, making her living teaching art in high school, the plaster is a relatively new medium for Kondratoff. She

says it forces her to be less precise than her other work, which can be very intricate and detailed. “As soon as you get that crack, you’re forced to deal with it. It’s a looser way because of that.” The paintings also give a picture of

Kondratoff’s changing outlook on life, as the colors and subject matter get warmer and brighter as they get more recent. While she says she was not conscious of it, she believes that they reflect her outlook on life, going Cont.’ on Page 2A

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Plaster and Birch now running at the Dean Cont.’ from Page 1A from a low point of a cancer diagnosis and working through recovery, using the paintings as a form of therapy. She says that after she was initially diagnosed, she painted as much as she possibly could, and encouraged sick friends to do the same, because it was a way to cope with her situation. Looking at how her work has changed since recovering, she admits that the increased amount of warmth in the work reflects her life. “At that point, it was definitely a coping mechanism... I see a lot of growth.” She also says that she is constantly trying new things and doing new techniques with plaster, as she gets more confident with the medium and what she can do while experimenting. Still, no matter what, she believes that painting birch will always be the way she begins, because she doesn’t think she’ll ever run out of possibilities with the subject, and it’s the most comfortable thing to paint of all. Kondratoff credits

Don Stein, executive director of the Godfrey Dean, with convincing

her to put the work together for a bigger show. She says that

seeing it on display has had confirmed that she was on to some-

thing and that she has a body of work that fits together, something

that putting it in a new context helps bring out.

PLASTER & BIRCH is the latest show at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, running until May 23. Artist Brenda (Kush) Kondratoff, pictured, says that the work has been her therapy and captures her changing outlook on life.

Tourism week proclaimed by Yorkton Council The week of May 31 to June 6 has been declared Tourism Week in the city by Yorkton Council. The request for the designation was made by Tourism Yorkton chair Neil Thom at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. “Recognizing Tourism week is a worthwhile initiative, it allows an opportunity to bring to attention the economic impact and social benefits tourism brings to our

community,” he told Council Monday. Thom said tourism is good for the broader city economy. “Promoting tourism makes good business sense for Yorkton. With approximately 11 per cent of the working population involved in tourism related industries and almost $40 million dollars spent annually, your continued support and declaration of an awareness week is extremely important to continue Yorkton’s prosperity,”

he said. “Events and attractions bring thousands of visitors to our city, which allows us to showcase Yorkton’s remarkable assets, our rich history, diverse culture and one of a kind hospitality.” The week also reminds local people about their part in tourism, said Thom. “Tourism Week also helps us remind everyone in our community that they too are representatives for our city and all that it has to

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Performers recognized

Yorkton’s local theater group, Paper Bag Players, recently returned from Theatre Saskatchewan’s TheatreFest 2015 hosted by Melfort, Saskatchewan from April 19 to 25. Paper Bag Players performed “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery – Murder at Checkmate Manor.” A classic Whodunit comedy, where everything that could go wrong does! Performing along with six other Saskatchewan local theatre groups, Paper Bag Players took home the award for Best Entry, leading lady Teresa Weber won Best Actress and the Cast and Crew received honorable men-

tions for Technical/ Backstage Merit. Paper Bag Players are extremely excited for their upcoming 2015 events. Their next production will be held this July at Rodney Ridge Park. “The Creature Creeps!” is a family friendly comedy, taking place in the parlor of Castle Von Blitzen in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania. This hilarious send up to the horror genre has an ancient castle, a mad scientist, a secret laboratory, creaky castle doors, disappearing villagers, and so many laughs you’ll lose count. Open auditions for “The Creature Creeps” are being held May 18 and 19. Contact Pam at 306-

621-2685 for times and location. The summer production will be performed July 18 and is free to the public. Come out and enjoy some local community theatre. Paper Bag Players also has the privilege to host the Theatre Saskatchewan’s TheatreOne 2015. An annual short play festival where groups from across Saskatchewan travel to Yorkton to perform. Taking place November 5, 6 and 7, each night will have three different plays followed by an after party. Paper Bag Players are currently looking for volunteers to help in any way possible. Please visit our website www.paperbagplayers. com for more info.

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Province on the right track Healthcare is vitally important, but it is not a mystical rite shrouded in sacred policy. It is an important job to be done well. And the quest for excellence must follow the most effective path. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) recently released a wait-time report that indicates Saskatchewan is on that right path. The CIHI tracks each province’s wait-times for five procedures. Saskatchewan ranked: second for hip replacements; second for knee replacements; sixth for hip fracture repairs; third for cataract surgery; and, for radiation therapy it was a virtual tie with all provinces meeting standard wait-times 90 per cent of the time or better. Saskatchewan ranked second overall for wait times. In another report, the CIHI also tracked healthcare spending in each province. Saskatchewan spends $4,461 per capita on healthcare, according to the CIHI. That’s about 4.6 per cent higher than the national average. Newfoundland and Labrador is the only province that ranks better than Saskatchewan for wait-times, but Newfoundland is also the biggest spender with $5,087 spent on healthcare per capita. That’s 19 per cent higher than the national average. Manitoba spends virtually the same as Saskatchewan ($31 less per capita) on healthcare, but its wait-time performance is poor. More than a quarter of Manitobans waiting for hip replacements wait more than six months. The same is true for knee surgeries. Virtually all hip fractures were treated within two days. But more than a third of Manitobans waiting for cataract surgery wait more than 112 days. Saskatchewan is doing something right and the answer is not simply about money. One key difference is Saskatchewan’s decision to allow private businesses to deliver routine surgeries. Saskatchewan contracts private for-profit clinics that specialize in specific procedures such as knee surgeries. Those businesses get good at those procedures and get them done quickly and efficiently. Now, it’s critical to understand how those private clinics are paid. No Saskatchewanian pulls out a credit card to pay for that care (although they should be able to if they wanted). These private clinics are contracted by the province and paid by the province. The bill doesn’t go to the patient. So universal medicare is every bit as universal in Saskatchewan – it’s just faster and more efficient. Saskatchewan started using private clinics to perform routine surgeries in 2010. The CIHI report card is clear evidence that this innovation is paying off. And the commitment to innovation must continue. The CIHI says Saskatchewan is a leader in reducing wait-times. A commitment to systematic innovation is a key factor. And that innovation must continue. Canadian Taxpayers Federation

MADD video is educating youth Students in Saskatchewan are seeing and hearing about the devastating aftermath of impaired driving as MADD Canada and Provincial Sponsors, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), deliver the latest School Assembly Program to schools around the province. MADD Canada’s 2014-2015 School Assembly Program, titled Aftermath, educates young people about the risks and impact of impaired driving. “Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15 to 25 year olds, and impairment is a factor in more than 50 per cent of those crashes,” said MADD Canada National President Angeliki Souranis. “The School Assembly Program educates students about those risks and emphasizes the fact that they each have the power to prevent impaired driving.” Aftermath features the fictional story of Charlie, as told by his younger brother Mark. When Charlie decides to drive after drinking and smoking pot -- and convinces his best friend Elliott to go with him -- the resulting crash leaves a devastating aftermath. Struggling to deal with his feelings, Mark makes a video for Charlie about that terrible decision to drive impaired. The story is followed by emotional and moving interviews with family members of real-life victims of

impaired driving. As Provincial Sponsors of the School Assembly Program, SGI and SLGA are sponsoring 60 presentations this school year. They have also provided generous support to produce information cards which are being distributed to students in Saskatchewan. “MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program delivers a message that is vitally important for young people to hear,” said Gene Makowsky, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Regina Dewdney on behalf of Minister Responsible for SGI and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris. “SGI and SLGA are proud to be part of this effort to educate students about the dangers of impaired driving and empower them to make safe, responsible choices that protect them and their peers.” About MADD Canada MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. With volunteer-driven groups in more than 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims/survivors, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads. For more information, visitwww.madd.ca.

Alberta proves there is no sure thing in politics In spite of Jim Prentice’s Progressive Conservative Party running what had to be the worst political campaign in living memory, it was still a surprise when Alberta came back with an NDP government early last week. Over forty years of the same party in power will do that, people assumed that the province would put the same people in power because that’s what they always did, the fact that they didn’t might be the best thing that has happened to Canadian politics in years. The Conservative campaign was so badly thought out that one wonders if it was inept on purpose. Right from the beginning, Prentice seemed to be operating under the assumption that, given the province has been a stronghold for his party for so long, he could do whatever he wants and still get away with it. Unveiling an unpopular budget and then launching directly into an early election call was the pinnacle of hubris. The campaign’s premise seemed to be whatever you think of the PC party, who else are you going to vote for? The population of the province took the opportunity to remind Prentice that whatever legacy his party might have, it is still a democracy and they can vote for whoever they want. It was a big shift for the province’s politics, but a necessary one given the situation.

Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger Why is this the best thing to happen in Canadian politics? It’s a lesson to every single political party, if the PC party can lose Alberta you can lose too, anything can happen and you can’t get complacent. It’s often the case that after a party is in power for long enough they do start to get complacent, forgetting that they are there but for the grace of their constituents. Holding on to power is fine if they’re doing a good job, working in a manner that is in those constituents’ best interest and improving their province or country. If they aren’t, it’s now proven people will lose patience with them and kick them to the curb. After all, Alberta had a Conservative government for decades.

It’s a lesson to voters as well, because it’s a reminder that the power is still in their hands. People get disillusioned because they assume that they have no real effect on the process and candidates they don’t like are just going to win anyway. It’s especially bad when you have an area considered a safe seat, it’s easy to assume that you’re not going to have any impact because the region has always voted in a particular direction. It turns into a selffulfilling prophecy, my preferred candidate won’t win so why bother? Now, we can point to Alberta, they always voted for PC, until they didn’t, so it’s not necessarily a hopeless situation. Whether or not you like the NDP, they earned the win, taking the province by simply being quietly competent and making sense to a lot of people. They’ve got a difficult road ahead, dealing with an economic downturn and low oil prices in oil country in addition to PC mistakes, but that term is also why they’re in the office in the fist place, because an alternative was needed and they wound up being who Alberta chose. But it was the people of the province who deserve all the credit. As voters, Alberta has sent a message out to the rest of Canada, never let a party assume they can’t lose, and if they make that mistake, it’s our job as voters to prove that they can.

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Keeping kids in school priority

Economic goals need to be fair

To the Editor: For many years, the education system in our country has missed the boat on what motivates kids to stay in school. If older generations don’t want that boat to sink beneath them because about 25 per cent of our young people fail to graduate from high school - we must reverse our long-standing instinct to focus teaching ambitions on post-secondary education and trade apprenticeships. Of course, a highschool education is an essential platform for the 75 per cent of students for whom school works, and who do reach higher and farther in their learning goals. But first and foremost, graduation ought to be about everyone leaving with the skills to go out and get a meaningful job. If some students can’t see immediate value, we risk losing them because they see no value at all.

Think of the cost of that: to the individual, of course, but also to the community and even to employers, many whom often struggle to find precisely the sort of selfreliant worker that the forgotten 25 per cent could become with different education priorities. Well, we have to be able to give students meaningful hands-on experience that makes sense to them, and makes them see a practical purpose in competencies such as literacy and math. Right now, Alberta Distance Learning Centre is piloting a project in Bonnyville that does precisely that, with a computer-game-style technology we know captivates young people, but without the expense and potential danger involved in taking them to a heavy-equipment job site. The early results demonstrate the concept’s potential to fill the vacuum in education for the forgotten 25 per cent.

But be clear; as intriguing as the simulation concept is, it is but one tactic in a strategy. And is a strategy - “experiential” learning - that I am making the case for here. Another avenue ought to be build more curriculum around the traditional core that features hands-on learning of some form or other; curriculum with content designed specifically to appeal to young people most likely to be underrepresented in higher education such as the First Nations and immigrant youth. Indeed, these lowertech forms of learningby-doing have an added bonus from what I call the hidden “third” curriculum. If the first curriculum is traditional core subjects and the second is the wider range of specialized, vocational offerings, the third is the social and people skills new employees need if they are stay and succeed. The ability to express oneself and the

ability to work collaboratively in groups are two such skills. But schools must fill gaps where they exist to make sure all students have these advantages, just as all schools must have the same resources to help students. ADLC’s mandate is to meet these challenges, and we do so in many ways. Our service-rig simulation project is one, obviously. Perhaps this sounds self-serving, considering the source. Well, as a member of a generation that will depend sooner than later on all young Albertans living self-fulfilling lives doing meaningful work, I’ll just say that it doesn’t matter who fills the vacuum, so long as someone does. Cam Oulton is assistant superintendent of Alberta Distance Learning Centre, which serves students from grades 1-12 across the province with over 60,000 course enrollments in the current year.

Firstly, help those really in need To the Editor

Of all the senior ecclesiastical Christian leaders in the world today, one you’d expect to thoroughly understand Africa’s problems would be Ghanaian cardinal Peter Turkson. Born into a poor family in Western Ghana, Cardinal Turkson was the fourth among ten children of a carpenter father and a mother who sold vegetables in the open market. Ghana has less than 4 per cent the GDP per capita of Canada and a life expectancy at birth 20 years less than that in developed countries. This is largely because about 40 per cent of its citizens lack access to electricity. Happily, a 1,200 MW coalfired electricity generating station is being developed to come on line in Ghana by 2018. This will help pull millions of people out of poverty. As President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Turkson gave the opening address at the Vatican’s April 28 climate change conference, an event to provide support for next month’s papal letter, the first ever devoted entirely to the environment. Given his background and the Council’s strong focus on social development, you would expect that Turkson would have warned delegates that fulfilling the critical needs of today’s people should be their paramount objective. In their zeal to cut back on the use of hydrocarbon fuels to suppos-

edly stop climate change, they must do nothing that would interfere with providing inexpensive electricity to countries such as Ghana. Given the Council’s interest in social justice, you would also expect Turkson to focus on the importance of helping vulnerable people adapt to climate change today, whatever the cause. He should have condemned the fact that, of the $1 billion spent every day on climate finance across the world, only 6 per cent of it goes to adaptation, the rest being devoted to trying to stop climate change that might someday happen. Sadly, Turkson said nothing about energy and little about adaptation in his speech. Instead he reinforced the reasons many at the conference want to block further development of inexpensive coal-fired power plants, asserting, “Today, the ever-accelerating burning of fossil fuels that powers our economic engine is disrupting the earth’s delicate ecological balance on almost-unfathomable scale.” Turkson then listed “the increasing prevalence of extreme weather events” as a consequence of climate change, a connection that has been disputed by leading scientists across the world. Blaming developed nations for the climate problems of poor countries, he encouraged the conference to “think of the positive message it would send for churches, mosques, synagogues, and

temples all over the world to become carbon neutral.” Turkson thereby set the stage for the conference’s final “Declaration of Religious Leaders, Political Leaders, Business Leaders, Scientists and Development Practitioners.” The declaration included the nonsensical ‘King Canute clause’ about keeping global warming below 2 degrees C, as if we had a global thermostat. It totally ignored the dire energy needs of the world’s poorest people and said little about adaptation. Instead Pope Francis’ advisors promoted a dangerous “rapid world transformation to a world powered by renewable and other low-carbon energy.” Calling for “brave and determined” guidance from religious leaders, Turkson told delegates that actions on climate change must be “measured in terms of human flourishing and well-being.” If June’s papal letter is to encourage this objective, then the Pope must discount the politically correct but irresponsible advice of his advisors, and simply tell the truth: climate will continue to change no matter what we do. We therefore need to help the world’s poor to the degree we can afford and stop pretending we have a crystal ball to future climate states. Tom Harris Executive Director of the Ottawa-based International Climate Science Coalition

Grant for washroom renovations

To the Editor:

The Board of New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Inc. would like to express our appreciation to the federal government for a grant of $25,000 towards a major renovation of the wash-

rooms at the Senior’s Centre. This renovation will involve washrooms on upper and lower levels of the local hall and will provide wheelchair accessibility to both levels. It will allow the Senior’s Centre to provide a sanitary, cost-ef-

ficient, safe and pleasant environment for seniors and other groups in the community with whom we share our hall. This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Through

grants such as this and the support of the community, we are able to continue with many needed improvements to our Senior’s Centre. Vi Stefanuk on behalf of the Board of New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Inc.

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Feeble jobs and trade data last week underscore what most Canadians know only too well – the national economy continues to falter and Stephen Harper’s long-delayed budget did little to help. On trade, Canada has just posted a massive monthly trade deficit at $3-billion – second worst ever. That’s on top of 51 previous monthly deficits during the Harper government’s tenure. By contrast, preceding Liberal governments between 2003 and 2006 always ran trade surpluses. So, for all their boasting about signing a bunch of bilateral deals, the Conservative trade record is disappointing. And it’s still not at all clear whether their biggest deal – with Europe – is actually settled. It has not yet been ratified, let alone implemented, and the EU continues to balk. On jobs, the figures for April were again troubling. Almost 20,000 jobs were lost. The unemployment rate stayed flat at 6.8 per cent, only because almost 20,000 Canadians dropped out of the labour force. For young people, the situation is twice as bad – their jobless rate is 13.6 per cent. And sadly, this is not just a one-time blip. The recession (which Mr. Harper blames for everything) ended six years ago, but we’re still nowhere near full recovery. There are some 200,000 MORE jobless Canadians today than BEFORE the recession. The participation rate in today’s jobs market is down by two points. Canada is showing virtually no economic growth. In two of the past four months, the national economy actually shrank. In such circumstances, one of the great risks is growing inequality. Sadly, this is the type of “growth” for which the Harper government is best known. And their budget will make things worse. It’s built around an expensive “income splitting” tax break for wealthier folks. That measure provides no help whatsoever to a single Mom at the poverty line, while those earning a quarter-of-a-million will get a $2,000 bonus. That’s what the late Jim Flaherty meant when he said it was unfair. It worsens inequality – as do several other Harper tax schemes which, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, are “increasingly skewed toward high-wealth households”. As a better alternative, Justin Trudeau has announced the beginning of a plan for greater fairness and growth for Canada’s middle-class and all those working so hard just to get to the middle-class. One part of it is a new and more generous “Canada Child Benefit”. It would replace a confusing, unfocused jumble of existing benefits with a single, clean, monthly, tax-free payment that will provide significantly more support to 9 out of 10 families. And that’s coupled with a middle-class tax cut – i.e., a 7 per cent reduction in the personal tax rate applicable to incomes in the “middle” bracket (which runs from about $45,000 to about $90,000), saving those taxpayers about $3-billion per year. The only tax rate increase proposed by Mr. Trudeau is applicable to the highest 1 per cent of Canadian incomes, above $200,000 per year. The rate at this level of wealth would rise to 33 per cent from 29 per cent. All the extra revenue raised in this way would be used to pay for the rate cut in the middle bracket. The Trudeau plan is being welcomed by economic and social policy experts as “… powerful, progressive, fair, transparent and efficient …” in helping to fight poverty and improve the incomes of middle-class families. Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament Wascana

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Get ready to do some Dining in the Dark By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The dining experience is something people do daily, not thinking about how they use their senses while enjoying their meal. Dining in the Dark changes that by giving a meal with no sight at all, so people experience what a blind or partially sighted person would when they eat. The evening is held at the Painted Hand Casino in partnership with the CNIB. This is the second year for Dining in the Dark says Christall Beaudry with the CNIB. While it’s new to the area, it’s an event that has been taking off around the world, including having dedicated restaurants for the experience. During the evening, guests will be given a blindfold at the start. They will then have a blind or partially sighted person guide them through the four-course meal, giving tips on how they go about eat-

ing every day and how to best experience the food. “It’s just a glimpse of what it’s like for someone who has to navigate every day in the world being blind. We use it as an awareness tool, but it’s also a lot of fun, people come out and have a great time,” Beaudry says. Part of the fun is how being unable to see the food affects your experience of eating it, Beaudry says. “Their other senses are really heightened. The sense of taste and smell and the textures are really heightened. You find you taste things a lot better, you hear things in the room a lot more than you do when you have your sight. It’s an interesting experience because you realize that you rely on your other senses when you don’t have your sight. They’ll walk away with a heightened awareness of what it’s like to be blind or partially sighted, but also a unique experience in using their other senses.” For the guide to the

meal, Beaudry says it’s a chance to be the one with more experience at the table. “A lot of times they’re the underdog, and it really gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents, and really make people aware

that they are capable of a lot of things.” The money raised at Dining in the Dark is going to support the 15,000 people in the province with blindness or partial sight, and allow CNIB to continue support them as they live a normal life.

“Everything from driving you around in your community or telling your black pants from your navy pants, to counting money, those are skills that CNIB helps our clients with every day.” Dining in the Dark takes place June 26 at

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Habitat for Humanity Yorkton was on hand at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday to give the city a brief update on its efforts. “Habitat for Humanity Yorkton is dedicated to eliminating sub-standard housing by building homes in partnership with the community. Eligible families are working families who could otherwise not be able to afford a home,” reminded Habitat

spokesperson Tom Seeley. Seeley said families putt least 500-hours of sweat equity into their homes and then make “interest free payments on the appraised value of the home.” Habitat for Humanity Yorkton has constructed three new homes and one complete inside-out renovation of a home over the past six years, explained Seeley, adding “More than twenty individuals are living in these

homes.” The City of Yorkton’s contribution to the Habitat program has been vital to the work of Habitat Yorkton, said Seeley. Later in the same meeting Council unanimously approved a Development Permit which paves the way for the next Habitat project in the community, a Semi-Detached Dwelling use at 304 Myrtle Avenue. “The property is now vacant after a Single-

Detached Dwelling was demolished in October 2012,” explained Michael Eger, planner with the City. “The units are each proposed to be one-storey in height, and each approximately 1,008 sq. ft. in main floor area. Each unit would have four bedrooms, with two on each the main and basement levels. “Each side is to be separately serviced so they can be subdivided and sold separately.” Eger noted the

Official Community Plan Bylaw “states that the City should “encourage compact neighbourhood design in order to take advantage of existing infrastructure and maximize the use of new infrastructure associated with the development.” At the same time, infill development shall “respect the existing character and (be) in context of the neighbourhood.” N-R Staff

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Nominations open for volunteer awards Have you met a volunteer whose work in the past year had a profound impact on your community? Once again, you have the opportunity to nominate them for a Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award as a way of bringing them wider recognition for their service and accomplishments. The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards celebrate the enormous contributions of volunteers. They also recognize the contributions that notfor-profit organizations and businesses make to their communities. You can nominate someone in the following national and region-

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Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz those who have volunteered for a period of at least 20 years. Regional – Community Leader recognizes individual volunteers or groups of volunteers who have taken a lead role in developing solutions to local challenges. Business Leader rec-

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Musical Ride is coming to the exhibition It started out in the early 1870s essentially as Cavalry drills performed by North-West Mounted Police as a means of demonstrating their equestrian skills and entertaining themselves and their frontier communities. It became an official activity of the Mounties in 1887 when it was performed in Regina under Inspector William George Matthews. In 1901, it became a public spectacle and a tradition and is known worldwide. This summer it is coming to Yorkton. The Yorkton Exhibition announced last week that the RCMP musical ride will perform at the Ex July 3 and 4. For a significant portion of early RCMP history, horses were, of course, essential tools of the trade and the countenance of the Canadian frontier lawman in red serge perched on his faithful steed became legendary. Today, most field officers have traded in their single horsepower for the 365 horses under the hood of the new Ford Police Interceptor and the serge is rarely used on active duty. Still, horses and the serge remain powerful symbols of Canada’s national police force and the Musical Ride one of its primary public relations tools. Each summer the Ride tours the country Be part of something monumental. Funded largely by the MS Society, Canadian researchers have brought the cure for MS within reach. Let’s take this last step together.

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Automotive advice for your summer driving The upcoming Victoria Day long weekend means roadtrips for many Saskatchewan motorists and families. For some, the May long weekend also marks the start of the camping season. Travellers can expect increased traffic of all types of vehicles including motorcycles, recreation vehicles, plus camper trailers and boat trailers. “Planning your road travels in advance, driving safe, staying focused, and adhering

to the posted speed limits will help you reach your destination safely, plus reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption,” said Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications with CAA Saskatchewan. Here are some other helpful tips: Automotive & Recreation Vehicle Tips: (www.caask.ca/ car-care-tips) • The tires are one of the most important items. Check for adequate tread depth,

Parks now open Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will open for the season on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Saskatchewan’s provincial parks continue to grow in popularity, and after a record-setting campsite reservation launch, SaskParks is expecting another busy season. “Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are places to relax, unwind and reconnect with family, friends and nature,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “Our parks are very popular and we know that our campers are itching to get out and enjoy this beautiful spring weather.” Saskatchewan Provincial Parks officially open for the season on the May long weekend. As in past years, an alcohol ban will once again be in place from Thursday, May 14 to Monday, May 18 inclusive. This alcohol ban affects all campgrounds and picnic areas within provincial parks and recreation sites. The ban is also in effect for several regional parks. Cottages and commercial businesses in provincial parks are not affected by the ban. Funding for capital projects and upgrades in provincial parks will total $14.6 million in 2015-16. This funding meets the govern-

ment’s commitment to invest an additional $10 million on expense and growth opportunities in provincial parks over four years. Capital investments including campground electrical expansion, service and visitor centre replacements, and water system upgrades will be undertaken this year. Details on specific projects will be announced throughout the summer. Several projects that were started last year will be completed this spring and available for use by park visitors. These include a new potable water system at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and a new, 68-site, full-service campground at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park that will open later this summer. As it is still early in the season, a number of parks may have reduced services. In some cases, parks may be under a precautionary drinking water advisory as they prepare their water lines for the year. Some lakes may not be free of ice. It is recommended that visitors check ahead for the services that will be available by visiting www.saskparks.net. A listing of available services is posted and will be updated regularly.

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Realtors here to help find the perfect home Finding your perfect home can be a long process. Your REALTOR® will help identify the right type of home for you and continually research new listings in neighbourhoods that meet your needs. Check out www. howrealtorshelp.ca to see how your REALTOR® can make the home buying process easier for you! Where do you want to live? • Urban, suburban or country? • Will you need to commute? Do you need access to public transit? How much will commuting cost? • Are there schools nearby? How will your children get there? What type of home do you prefer? • Single-family detached homes stand alone on their own lot. • Single-family semi-detached homes are joined on one side to another home. • Duplexes contain two single-family

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Relatives by blood, marriage or promotion Ed was my neighbor next door. Before we recently moved away from Melville, Ed decided to promote himself into becoming our honorary cousin. He claimed he put up with me, far too long, not to claim some payback rewards. He said that if he calls himself our cousin, I will have to treat him as a relative when he arrives for a visit in British Columbia. Before, we drove away from 6th Avenue Ed admitted that I did have one strong point. He claimed I was a good listener. Apparently, good listeners are hard to find, as Ed plans to keep in touch with me by phone and Skype. Ruby keeps in touch with their Edmonton relatives by Skype and Ed is planning to talk to me in BC that way also. I imagine that I will hear from Ed every week, as Ed’s strong point is that he is good at talking at people any way possible. It will be good to hear from my old neighbor each week. Especially, for the first weeks, while we will be near our daughter in Washington, State. We cannot move into our condo in BC right away. We are facing seven weeks of being gone from our old home until we are in our new one. We will be what the Bible refers to as sojourners. A

St. Paul’s School hosted our school Oratory (May 1st) and our school Science Fair (May 4) and our students also raised money to buy goats for families overseas. ORATORY – pictured left to right are: Alyssa Popowich (3rd place poetry), Alex Hodgson (2nd place poetry), Marisa Chyz (1st place poetry), Daniel Roden (3rd place speeches), Joshua Kidd (2nd place speeches) and Kayleigh Payne (1st place speeches); SCIENCE FAIR – pictured are (back row): Ethan Allen (3rd place, grade 7), Emileigh McClenaghan (3rd place, grade 8), Nikolas Litke (2nd place, grade 8), Gabriella Litke (2nd place, grade 7), Lena Payne (1st place, grade 8), Riley Ooi (1st place, grade 7), (middle row): Jada Smith (3rd place, grade 5), Jack Long (3rd place, grade 6), Alle Shivak (2nd place, grade 5), Alex Hodgson (2nd place, grade 6), Hayley Jayde Polachek (1st place, grade 6), (front row): Alexandra Poncelet (3rd place, grade 4), Tayah Yanke (2nd place, grade 4) and Rye Long (1st place, grade 4). Missing from photo is Regan Laube (1st place, grade 5) and finally the ST. PAUL’S STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM with a goat and with a big “Thanks from the Student Leadership Team for supporting St. Paul’s efforts to purchase goats for families in need. Together we raised enough money for 15 goats! Great job St. Paul’s!”

Neighborly Advice According to Ed by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com sojourner means one who stays temporarily for a time in one place. I find that it is an unsettling feeling not to have a permanent home for seven weeks. It requires patience to mark time somewhere as a visitor, stranger, alien, and foreigner. Everyone wants to feel settled at home where they belong. In the Bible, the sojourner, the foreigner, stranger, and the traveler could suffer from abuse and victimization. The hometown folks dismissed sojourners as having no importance. One could rightly say that sojourners in the Bible were people who belonged to another place. Our friends and loving family members belong to us even if we do not live in the same community, province or country. Today, we can readily keep in contact with others in seconds, no matter, where they live by email or phone. Keeping in touch isn’t so much about how far apart people live

as much as the commitment to do so. Ed and I were a bit unusual as neighbors, as we talked to each other for years. Many folks have next door neighbors who they never talk to and do not see any need to do so. Ed and I talked when we lived beside each other, and we will continue to talk when we are miles apart. Friends and family members do not need to be ignored or forgotten unless you want to do so. Commitment to our friends or our families means a willingness to keep in touch with them, in spite of, the distance involved. Out of sight need not mean out of mind. Many forget that God is as close as his word or the Bible. Prayer is as fast as an email or a telephone call. What a friend we have in Jesus when we talk to him routinely in prayer. “Oh, what peace we often forfeit, all because we do not carry everything to Him in prayer.”

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The boat has arrived It looks like SPRING might be here!! YIPPEE!! Congratulations to Bruce & Mickey Johnston, winners of the early bird membership draw!! The Golf Course is open & in great shape already, thanks to a many hours of hard work from Brad & his crew. Thanks Guys!! Pro Shop hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.… phone number is 306-792-4600 Senior Golf has started… we meet every Tuesday & Thursday mornings to play 9 holes of golf. Please come at 9 a.m. to pick teams & golf at 9:30. We are a fun group… & scores don’t matter. Please join us & find out!! Starting on Monday, May 11, the restaurant will be open on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 pm. The Canora landfill will be open for the summer, starting on Sunday May 3. It will be open Sundays & Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to to 5 p.m. A $5.00 drop off fee will be charged. The Hamlet Board urges all ratepayers to attend the Spring Information meeting at the Golf Course Hall, on May 17, at 2:00 p.m., along with the Community Assoc annual meeting. The Hamlet 2014 financial statement, the Mill rate for 2015 along

with the budget for this year will be presented. Discussion will take place on road repairs, possible culvert placement and possible long term water flow solutions. The Hamlet will be aerial spraying again this year for Forest Tent Caterpillars. This may happen during the week of May 18 but it will not happen during the long weekend. Once the Board has a definite date, it will be posted at the store. Several members of the executive of the Community Assoc. are retiring this year, & we definitely need people to step up & continue the work of the Assoc. The executive welcomes new residents to Good Spirit Acres, & gives them phone lists of residents, as well as information they need to know. They also plan social functions, fund raisers, & golf tournaments for the community. Welcome to Good Spirit Acres, Craig, Kelly & Owen Ostafie! Winners of the tickets from the Community Assoc. to the two final Arts Council Productions

were Alf & Deanna Dittrick and Metro & Lorna Korchinski. “The Boat” has arrived!!! This is a new play structure that was purchased by our Community Assoc. Thanks to Shawn Steiner for bringing to it GSA from Saskatoon. Dale Cherewyk was on hand with his bob cat to take the boat off the flat bed at Spilchen Meadows playground. Dale then dug out the top soil on the playground & placed the sand on the site. Thank you so much, Dale!! In quick time, Lynn & John MacDonald, along with a couple of crews including Barry, Dale, Shawn, Nyle, & Charm put the finishing touches on the Boat. The kids are going to love it!!! On Saturday June 6, from 8-11 a.m. we will again have our spring Pancake Breakfast at the camp kitchen at Spilchen Meadows. $5 for adults and children under 5 free. We also will be selling Community Assoc. memberships for $10 per family. Hope to see you there. Good Spirit Market store hours remain 9-6 Sunday through Thursday & 9-7 on Friday & Saturday. Extended hours will begin at the end of June. Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks… it was called witchcraft. Today it’s called golf.

Invasive species week

Saskatchewan is changing regulations to help prevent aquatic invasive species (AIS) from entering the province, and is proclaiming May 10 to 16 Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week to raise the profile of this important issue. “Saskatchewan’s lakes and waterways have significant environmental, economic and recreational importance and aquatic invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels pose a serious threat,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “Proclaiming Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Saskatchewan will help inform and educate the public on this critical issue. By enhancing regulations we also strengthen the

province’s ability to inspect and disinfect high-risk watercraft entering the province, helping to protect our fish populations and aquatic habitats.” Boat inspections and other prevention efforts – including the use of mobile decontamination units in cases where invasive mussels are discovered on watercraft – will focus on the southeast region of the province. Given that invasive mussels have been discovered in Lake Winnipeg, the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border will be a priority for the province, along with high-risk water bodies that host organized events, such as fishing tournaments and wakeboard competitions. Invasive mussels and other AIS can be impos-

sible to eliminate if they become established in a water body, and have the potential to severely impact aquatic habitats, fisheries, valuable recreational resources and water-related infrastructure. Mussels can clog water intake structures and increase costs significantly for irrigation, power generation and municipal water supply. The updated fisheries regulations also add Asian carp to a list of invasive species that already included zebra and quagga mussels. More information about fishing and aquatic invasive species can be found in the Saskatchewan Anglers’ Guide and online at www.environment.gov. sk.ca/fishing or www. environment.gov.sk.ca/ invasivespecies.

Grants awarded Two communities in East Central Saskatchewan each received a donation of $5,000.00 from Western Financial Group to aid in recovery from last year’s flooding. The donation was a part of the Canadian Red Cross community grants program which provides financial assistance to affected communities. The Town of Langenburg will be using the funds to repair damage to the local rink, while Saltcoats Regional Park will relocate their play structure after flooding made it unsafe to use. “The funding provided through this Community Projects Grant Program will help to strengthen community resiliency, capacity and overall quality of life for those impacted by the recent flooding,” said Melanie Horton, Outreach Coordinator from the Canadian Red Cross. “We are so proud to be able to give this money to help our community continue to recover after last summer’s flood,” said Garner Weeks, Western Financial Group Branch Manager in Yorkton. “It is wonderful that our branch can contribute to restoring these facilities for the benefit of all community members.”

These funds were donated through Western Financial Group’s chartiable arm, the Western Communities Foundation which gives back to the communities where Western Financial Group operates in the areas of public health, public housing, education and recreation. To qualify, each community selected met the following four objectives: \1. Benefit members of the community; 2. Assist with community resources or programs eliminated or affected by Saskatchewan flooding in 2014; 3. Address imminent health and/or safety problems related to Saskatchewan flooding in 2014; or, 4. Enhance mitigation and preparedness of future disasters. Affected communities were able to use the grant program to help reinforce or repair local services damaged by the flooding such as sport, recreational and cultural facilities. Community-led projects like restoring a community park, repairing damaged rink equipment, or acquiring generators to prepare for the next disaster are examples of projects that were eligible for grants.

PICTURED: Damon Kustra, Western Financial Group; Debbie Courchefne, Chairperson, Saltcoats District Regional Park Authority; Melanie Horton, Canadian Red Cross.

PICTURED: Mayor Don Fogg, Town of Langenburg; Damon Kustra, Western Financial Group; Chris Newans, Recreation Director, Town of Langenburg.

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BIKE SAFETY – Yorkton Grade 3 students got new helmets and a refresher on bike safety rules last week, as bike rodeos took place at every school in the area. The goal of the program is to get people to practice safe riding habits from an early age, whether that means helmet use, bike control or the use of signals, seen above. Students were also able to win a new bike from Canadian Tire by entering in a colouring contest. Those winners were Kylee Horsman of M.C. Knoll School and Jack Jones of St. Paul’s School.

SHHS Drama Club attends provincial festival The Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) Drama Club was unable to translate its Region 4 success at the provincial festival this past weekend. The local Catholic high school qualified for the Saskatchewan competition with “This is a Play” which won Best Overall production at the Region 4 Drama Festival April 23 to 25 in Kamsack. Written by Canadian theatre stalwart Daniel

MacIvor, This is a Play is a play about a play in which members of a troupe expose their thoughts about themselves and others while rehearsing to put on a play. Directed by English teacher Greg Digout, the SHHS kids competed against winning productions from ten other provincial regions. According to Digout it was very well received by the audience. “The cast had an

Boating safety

Most anglers yearn for spring when the ice has receded from the lake and they can get back on the water to visit favourite fishing holes. If you are like most and start your fishing early, here are a few tips to make sure that you don’t get caught by an unexpected breakdown or emergency on the water. Start by reloading all your safety equipment onto the boat making sure that each piece is in proper working order and that all powered equipment have fresh batteries. You can minimize the chance of getting stranded out on the water by ensuring that all systems on the boat are mechanically sound and that the gas tank is full with fresh gas before heading out. If you have a boat with external gas tanks, having a spare full tank on hand is a sound practice. In spring, the weather can change quickly so be sure to check the (marine) forecast before you go and be familiar with you and your boat’s weather limitations. And don’t be fooled by balmy spring breezes into dressing in light clothing. The water is still very cold and has a large influence in the air temperature above it, so be prepared with warm thermal protective clothing so you won’t be cutting your time on the water short. A key piece of safety equipment is a marine

radio or, where service is reliable, a cell phone to call for assistance. This time of year, there are fewer boats on the water to render assistance if you need it. And before departing, tell a reliable person where you are going, when you expect to return and the number to call if you not return as scheduled. As you head out, be sure to wear your lifejacket. The water is cold and the shock you may experience with an unexpected fall, could hamper your ability to swim or even simply catch your breath. A lifejacket will give you the necessary time to sort things out and the time to rescue yourself. Plus with the number of styles available today, some specifically designed for anglers, there really is no reason not to wear one. And if you do end up in the water, have a way to get back in your boat unassisted. It can be as simple as tying a 4 or 5 foot loop of rope to a cleat and coiled just inside the boat. Make sure that you can reach it from the water to use it as a step to get back into your boat. Spring is a great season for fishing and, with a little preparation, you can enjoy it safely so you can concentrate on what’s important. For more safe boating tips, visit www.csbc.ca. The Canadian Safe Boating Council

excellent performance,” he said. “We were a huge hit with the crowd. It would almost not be hyperbole to say that the laughter from the audience shook the rafters of the theatre. As a director, you prepare your students and hope they can perform well, and my cast and crew hit a home run. I was very proud. There is no doubt the festival audience loved the show, but you never know what the adjudicator will think.” Unfortunately for

the Yorkton cast and crew, front of house adjudicator Kenn McLeod did not choose the play for any of the major awards. “I thought This is a Play was one of three excellent shows that were the class of the festival,” Digout said. “Two of the three finished first and second, so apparently the adjudicator had a similar opinion of the other two plays, but didn’t see our play in the same way I did. I was disappointed for my students, but the two plays that did

win were certainly deserving of the awards they received.” The Best Overall Production Award was given to Clavet School for its production of Shuddersome: Tales of Poe. Vanier Collegiate from Moose Jaw finished Runner Up to Best Overall for Romeo Revised. The SHHS Drama Club did not come home empty handed, However. Mack Tourand was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Acting Excellence for the role

of Male Actor. Sam Lohnes won a Certificate of Merit for Technical Expertise for Live Sound, and Cassidy Kowall earned the same award for Hair and Make Up. Casey Shields was selected by her Digout as the play’s recipient of the Debbie Baker CHEER Award, presented to the student ‘without whom the Drama Club would not be the same, and who exhibits the qualities of Cooperation, Honest Endeavor, Enthusiasm, and Respect.

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Chamber pushes for change – airport in need of attention By SHANNON DEVEAU N-R Writer Changes are needed when it comes to the operation of Yorkton’s airport say directors of the local Chamber of Commerce and it’s up to the city to lead the charge. Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Chamber spoke at council Monday, bringing up concerns and possible solutions to move the airport forward in a more positive direction. “For the past few years, the Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has listed the development of the Yorkton

Dog Park location selected – Jaycee Beach By SHANNON DEVEAU N-R Writer In spite of the reservations of Councillor Ross Fisher, Yorkton City Council members have voted in favor of setting up the city’s first off leash dog park at Jaycee Beach. Karen Kulaway Dunlop and Cathie Newans, both members of a local dog park committee, were on hand at Monday evenings regular meeting of council to seek approval for the location and to provide an update of progress. The committee has been busy at work fund raising to meet a goal of raising $13,000 to help create the

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The way you drive can save lives, be a hero Pssstt… ordinary motorist. You there, ferrying your kids to soccer, you over there, trying to get to work on time, and you too, just out running errands. We have a special mission for you. It could save a life. Do you accept? This National Road Safety Week, May 12-18, the Canada Safety Council is reminding motorists that the way we drive can save lives. Over the last three decades, the rate of fatalities among vehicle occupants has been dropping steadily, but much less progress has been made in the protection of “vulnerable road users” -pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. In 2012, the latest year for which statistics are available, vulnerable road users accounted for more than one in four of the 2,077 fatalities recorded on Canadian roads. As the weather warms, more people are on the roads, including more children and seniors, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. In the summer months, fatal collisions are more likely. The road system is in need of heroes. If you’re a driver, that hero could be you. How to Drive Like a Hero: Focus. Distracted driving and driver inattention are becoming a leading cause of collisions in Canada. Any collision with a vulnerable road user has the potential to be deadly. Let the calls and texts wait, you’re on important business! Turn off your electronic devices or lock your cell phone in the

glove compartment if you have difficulty resisting the temptation to text or check your notifications while driving. Remember, hands-free is not riskfree. Be on the lookout. Always scan ahead for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, which can be difficult to spot. Be especially vigilant around intersections, and when making turns. Do not let your guard drop after you’ve stopped your car -- develop the habit of shoulder checking before opening vehicle doors to avoid dooring someone who may be passing on foot or two-wheels. Remain calm and courteous. Everyone is trying to get somewhere. Be especially patient with children and the elderly who may have more difficulty judging the timing and speed of traffic. Check your speed. When the roads are filled with speed demons, it takes a real hero with bravery to stick to the speed limit. Your decision to drive at or below the speed limit can empower others to do the same. Every kilometre over increases stopping distance and reduces your effective field of vision. When the weather warms and the roads are dry, more children are outside. Stick to the speed limit, and you could save a life. A small difference in travelling speed can be the difference between life and death when it comes to collisions with vulnerable road users. Leave lots of space. Remember that anyone on two wheels is able to brake much more quickly

than a car. They may also need to swerve around gravel or potholes, so always leave lots of space between your vehicle and cyclists or motorcyclists. When passing a cyclist, slow down and leave a minimum of one-metre berth. If possible, change lanes. If there is insufficient room in the lane to maintain a respectful distance, stay back, and wait until you can pass safely. More things you can do to protect the vulnerable: If you’re in the market for a new car, consider purchasing one with an advanced collision avoidance system or a model that is equipped with pedestrian protections like popup hoods. Say no to “bull bars” or grill guards. These rigid metal bars are often added to vehicles for aesthetic reasons, but they significantly increase the severity of injuries to vulnerable road users in the event of a crash. While traffic calming and automated photo enforcement may be frustrating to some motorists, remember that these measures do ultimately reduce the number and severity of injuries. Take fewer car trips. Join the active transport revolution by taking more trips on foot, bicycle and public transit. One less car on the road makes the road that much safer for everyone. Advocate for more pedestrian and cycling friendly infrastructure in your community. It’s true vulnerable road users who are hurt on the road are more likely to be the young or

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Legacies make a difference

We are thinking ahead of all the lives we can make a difference in and encourage you to do so as well. May is Leave A Legacy Month so this is a great time to let you know about the bursaries we offer and our hopes for the future in our community. We currently offer annually two bursaries that are awarded annually. The first is for a Little Brother or Little Sister who is graduating from high school and furthering their education through postsecondary education. The second one is the Big Brothers Big Sisters Alex Robichaud Bursary is for a High School Mentor who has impacted the life of a child through formalized mentoring. The recipient must be graduating and furthering their education through postsecondary. We are currently accepting applications for these bursaries which will be awarded in June 2015. These bursaries have been funded thanks to memorial funds. The funds have helped over 22 children further their education in the past 15 years. The bur-

saries have helped youth to set goals, plan ahead, and fulfill their dreams thanks to the encouragement of their Bigs/ Mentors and the bursaries. Even though the funds for these bursaries are running low we are hope to ensure our ability to continue these bursaries and others to encourage youth to believe in themselves, to futher their education and to give back to the community. We want to continue to help them to achieve their dreams. The top ten things you can do today to leave a legacy include prepare a will, leave a gift, be specific, consider assets, through existing life insurance, a new life insurance, memorial gifts, name an alternate beneficiary, enourage others, and ask your advisor. If you wish to leave a Legacy gift please let us know and speak to your advisor. We hope you will make a difference in childrens’ lives. Call 306-782-3471 for more information or email irma.vandebon@ bigbrothersbigsisters. ca

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Community Events Yorkton Aglow of Canada International invited you to a Brunch on Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Melrose Place. Speaker: Shell Rogers. Worship: Theresa Fiddler Cost: $10.00 plus tax Shell Rogers is a woman after God’s heat and believes and testifies that all things are possible! She carries a passio and the fire of His presence. She walks in the prophetic, and loves to pray for… Family, Communities, Regions, Nations, and Israel. She is involved with Aglow International and is the President of Area Board in Saskatchewan. Her desire is to see men and women arise in their identity and enlarge their borders displaying The Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven! Contact Karen at 306782-1863 for more info.

Wiggly Field Grand Opening Sunday, June 7! 10 a.m. Dog Walk Registration, 10:30 a.m. Dog Walk, Hot Dog Sale starts at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dog Park Safety and Etiquette Orientation right after walk is complete. 11:30 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony with Mayor Bob Maloney! Raffle tickets for many great prizes will be sold throughout the day and draw will be made at 1:30 p.m.! Prizes also for the 3 highest pledge collectors. Pledge forms and more details available at Fins, Feathers and Fur Pets and Supplies 306-7827387 Yorkton Victory Church Annual General Meeting, May 17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the church, 175 Gladstone Ave. S. Yorkton The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the SIGN Building on North Street. Special guest speaker will be Carol Miller from Windthorst speaking about “How To Grow Sprouts All Year Round”. Everyone is welcome! Yorkton Blood Donor Clinic St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, Monday, May 25, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Book your appointment to save a life. Online: www.blood. ca, phone: 1-888 2 DONATE (1-888-2366283).Canadian Blood Services. Close Cuts for Cancer The 18th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving Event will be held on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Parkland Mall. Interested participants or volunteers may get more information by phoning 306-783-2637 or emailing closecuts@sasktel.net. (There are also a number of secondary events on our Facebook page as well).

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will hold their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale Friday, May 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices! One day sale only! 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 Lunch Included Music by: The Zayshleys May 15 Parklanders May 22 Old Country Lads May 29 For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846. The Great Plains “Plain Folk Making Great Music” Darrel & Saskia Song of the Prairies Presented at: New Horizons Seniors Hall Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. Advance Tickets $12/person. Call Vi at 306-782-7218 or Peter at 306-783-6109. Also available at the Friday night dances. Tickets at the door $15. Fabulous Canadian Music with Folk Country Celtic and Bluegrass Flavors. MOPS Welcomes all Moms and their Preschoolers. Mops International encourages and equips Moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. Where: Knox Church 66 Park Street, Yorkton (by the water tower) When: April 16, May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18. 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon $15.00 for the 5 sessions to cover costs of activities, snacks and crafts. Child care available. For more info visit MOPS.org or contact Kathy at 306-621-5500 or sharp_kathy@hotmail.com Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181. Yorkton Public Library Programs: Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4 Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. For ages 6-36 months runs April 16-June 4 For more info or to register call 306-783-3523 The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older. Coaches also needed. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton will hold their AGM Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Melrose Place. Anyone interested in learning more about this club is welcome to attend. Contact either Eileen @ 306-782-5037 or Elsie @ 306-783-4862 for more info. The Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton will hold their spring Book Market at the Yorkton Co-op Grocery store 30 Argyle St Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 from 9:30-5:30. We will accept gently used books (no encyclopedias or Readers Digest please), CD’s, DVD’s, board games, and puzzles. Proceeds go to our local scholarship fund. 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 by appointment. Call 306-521-0332, 306783-0026 or 306-786-1570.

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