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Thursday, May 15, 2014 - Volume 17, Number 13
Infrastructure frustrates – Sask. mayors meet By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
The Saskatchewan City Mayors Caucus recently met in Lloydminster, and there was one topic that dominated – infrastructure. The mayors of this province are frustrated about infrastructure and the impending need to replace and repair much of it, and the goal of the caucus was to organize and lobby all levels of government to push for the priorities of urban municipalities. Yorkton’s Mayor Bob Maloney says the cities are all facing the same problem, and that’s crumbling infrastructure that needs to be replaced or rebuilt. With the cities growing and the last major infrastructure improvement often being decades previous, work needs to be done, but the funds to actually do it are more difficult to access and reduced in number. “The problem we’re facing is that the provincial and federal governments used to play a much bigger role than they are now. While they are able to cut taxes, and I give them credit for that, we’re not in that situation. We’ve got crumbling roads and a lot of work that needs to be done and it costs a lot of money. The cost of asphalt for example is going up thirty per cent year over year, one and two and three per cent increases are not going to pay for that. The cities are all in the same boat, I know there are bridges in Saskatoon and Prince Albert, and roads in Regina, and it’s something we all need to address.” For Yorkton, it’s the roads that are the primary issue, with the multi-year project to rebuild Broadway that is currently being planned. Maloney says uncertainty about funding formulas and how to access programs like the Build Canada fund have meant that some work has begun just to make it usable. Continued on Page 3.
Save door to door
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
In December of 2013, Canada Post announced a five point plan to return to profitability. That plan included eliminating door-to-door delivery and replacing it with community postal boxes, as well as increasing stamp prices. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers does not believe this is a solution that is appropriate for Canadians, and recently held an event to tell people about the changes and garner support to save doorto-door in the country. Gloria Spilak with the CUPW in Yorkton says that the event was put together in order to get the public aware of what is happening with the postal service in this country, and get their support and names on petitions to show government that they want to keep that service. “We’re here to let the public be aware, because the shareholders of CanadaPost are the citizens of Canada.” She says that this is not the first blow to the Yorkton area due to cutbacks, noting that this is coming after all Yorkton mail was directed through Regina. The impact of that change has been a loss of jobs, she notes, as well as a loss of service.
THE PARKLAND DANCE FESTIVAL has entered its ninth year, attracting dancers from throughout the region to compete in the event. See more on Page 3.
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Airport receives CAP funding By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
Dance Festival enters ninth year By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Parkland Dance Festival has entered into its ninth year, giving dancers from the region a chance to compete locally against the best of the area. The event featured all style of dance, including Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ethnic and Ballet, with 425 entries spread across two and a half days. Laurel Baker, chair of PDF, says that the goal is to give local dancers a competition that is in their home community, so they don’t have to travel long distances in order to show the skills they’ve learned. “Our focus is to bring a high-caliber dance competition to this area of Saskatchewan,” Baker says. For the dancers themselves, Baker says that PDF comes late in the year, and it is often the final competition for many of them. As a result, the competition is a showcase for the year’s work, and a final opportunity to show what they have been putting together over the dance season. “It’s all that hard work all through the year, right
up there on the stage.” The event has grown over the nine years it has been running, and Baker says it also reflects the changing tastes of the students. She notes that, for example, entries in the Hip Hop category have grown significantly in the past nine years, as the style catches on with local dancers and clubs. The ultimate goal of the event has remained the same over the years, and that is to give local dancers a chance to compete. “When you have good competition it only makes you a better dancer, so for our dancers from our area, it’s a really good thing. So we want to see it continue and to grow,” Baker says. The 2014 competition represents a great deal of hard work, Baker says, and she credits the volunteer board behind the PDF with putting together a dance festival that represents the region. She emphasizes that the hard work of volunteers is essential to putting the event together and that they are the reason why PDF happens every year, and says that they deserve all the credit for the success that the event enjoys.
The Yorkton Airport is continuing to see upgrades as part of the Community Airport Partnership fund. One of fifteen airports in Saskatchewan receiving funding through the project, Yorkton will get $36,000 from the provincial government, with matching dollars from the City of Yorkton, to be used on runway and taxiway repairs as well as drainage rehabilitation. Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit says that the CAP program is about partnering with municipalities to keep community airports up to date, and has been in place for the last seven years. Yorkton itself has been receiving funds from the program every year. As a result, the airport has received just under a million dollars from both the provincial government and the city in those seven years. Like many of the community airports in the province, Yorkton is an older facility, which began operation as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan before being transferred to the city.
“It’s an older airport, but it’s still solid infrastructure, so if we can maintain and improve it, we will see the services continue to improve,” Ottenbreit says. The continued improvements and investments in the facility means that services can expand, Ottenbreit says. He notes that there are many services in the area that need the airport to survive, such as emergency services like STARS or air ambulance, civil air search and rescue, recreational and commercial flights, plus the businesses that use the airport to get into the city. There have also been expanding services, such as scheduled flights to Flin Flon. “It’s important to not only invest in the airport and make it a viable entity for the municipality, but also for the region.” The airport is also key to the city’s growth, Ottenbreit says, especially as more companies see the existence of an airport in a city as key to doing business. “Without it we wouldn’t see expansion and businesses in town like we do. A lot of these significant investing businesses see the airport as a need for them for easier travel, and a lot of the cor-
porations that are investing in our airport quite regularly… If you look at the Yorkton Airport, we probably have as much per capita air traffic moving in and out of there as Regina or Saskatoon would have.” A regular user of the airport himself, Ottenbreit says that the city deserves a lot of credit for the operation of the airport, both in successfully receiving funds, and doing effective and efficient spending of the money. He says that the money is directed to important areas that might not be visual, like drainage and runway improvements, but that are important when you want to maintain accreditation, expand services and keep the airport running smoothly. In general, Ottenbreit says that the CAP program is key because it keeps smaller airports throughout the province viable, which is important because if they are lost, the costs of reestablishing an airport would be prohibitively expensive. The goal of the program now and into the future will be to continue to support community airports like Yorkton throughout the province.
City mayors meet Con’t from Page 1. Part of the blame for that is on the excessively cold winter, but it is still just catching up while the serious problems need to be fixed. “We had hoped to get some funding for Broadway, but as you can see we’ve started to do repairs because we had to,” Maloney says. There is a high level of frustration among the city mayors as they struggle to pay for their infrastructure needs with a limited budget and limited support from levels of government. “Mayors and cities are pressured to be restrained in raising taxes, the province wants to fuel growth… I can understand that and I would love to not raise taxes, but the reality is that if you don’t fix problems they don’t get better, they get worse, and then the fixed costs go up. I think cities are frustrated because we’re having to be the bad guys, we’re the ones who have to raise taxes. The federal government has downloaded a lot to provinces and it continues, and the province has increased funding to us, but the funding we’re getting is not keeping pace with our expenses.” The cities represent a large percentage of the people in the province, Maloney says, both residents and those who use the cities for services. The mayor’s caucus is vital just because the combined voices of the mayors represent the majority of the province’s population. He says that mayors are frustrated by the difficulty of being able to get projects off the ground. “We expect to pay our own way, and if the community wants something we will get it done and tax appropriately. Where the problem lies is there is no cheap way to get a lot of this work done, they are expensive projects, they are big projects, and we really need partners to help. The provincial government has stepped up, and the federal government has stepped away. We may get a grant and we may not, we never know, and you can’t budget for a grant you don’t know if you’re going to get. The Build Canada fund, we’re still waiting for details, and I understand that those details may not be available until the fall, and this construction season is pretty much done.” The caucus did have the opportunity to meet with federal officials and discuss their problems, but Maloney says that the prevailing mood was a sense of frustration at the difficulty of getting the much needed infrastructure off the ground.
NO LITTERING! – In spite of the fact there is the chance of a hefty fine, people – for whatever reason – still like to litter. Pictured above Yorkton resident Lawrence Rehaluk stops to clean up a mess left on the outskirts of the city. He says he and others have done this numerous times in the past. Anyone who witnesses someone tossing out garbage and manges to get a plate number or identify the culprit is asked to contact the City of Yorkton RCMP detachment, and the Department of Environment to hopefully put and end to needless littering in the future.
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Help keep our children home It’s every parents worst nightmare – to have a child go missing. While one would like to dream there would never be a need for such awareness, sadly, children go missing every day around the globe and right here in Saskatchewan. In light of that fact, the province has officially proclaimed May 2014 as Missing Children’s Month. This year marks the 23rd annual Green Ribbon Campaign by Child Find Saskatchewan, which includes National Missing Children’s Day on May 25. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and youth in our province is paramount,” Social Services Minister June Draude comments. “I encourage all Saskatchewan residents to wear a Green Ribbon of Hope this month to raise awareness for all missing children and their families.” It’s within all of us to get involved. Citizens can help support Child Find Saskatchewan by making donations to the organization’s Green Ribbon donation boxes located at Saskatchewan Liquor Board Stores across the province during the month of May. “The Green Ribbon is a symbol of remembrance and hope for the safe return of missing children in our province and country,” Child Find Saskatchewan President Phyllis Hallat adds. “We believe that a missing child is everyone’s responsibility.” Child Find Saskatchewan is a charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth, and works with law enforcement agencies and other partners to help locate missing children. Visit http://www. childfind.sk.ca/. Bad things can and will happen, but if we all do our part to raise awareness, hopefully we can go a long way towards preventing heartache in the future.
A little kindness goes a long way
In a world that is often laden with crime, cruelty and tragedy I have to say it’s so refreshing to hear stories of compassion and caring. It reminds us that there are good people out there and that if we all do our part, kindness can be contagious. Chairs for Charlie... what a simple but touching story. Houston, Texas area resident Charlie George is 64. A man who loves to walk, Charlie is quite well known around his close-knit neighborhood. For exercise he walks the block daily with his two dogs and even his cat by his side. “He’s done so much for the neighborhood that people don’t even know about,” says one of his neighbors fondly. While most people won’t know the extent Charlie has gone to be a good neighbor, one can only assume he is a kind soul. Sometimes, for whatever reason, unfortunate circumstances happen to good people though. Charlie has been stricken with leukemia. Over the past several years his walks have become more difficult and Charlie has slowed down. On the bright side, this is where his neighbors have stepped in. “They’ve brought us meals and
checked on our house. They come to the hospital. We have a great neighborhood here,” says Charlie. But that’s not all. Seeing Charlie’s walks become increasingly shorter because the need rest won out, neighShannon Deveau for bors are lining the streets with “Chairs for Charlie” so along his route he has plenty of resting spots as he makes his daily trek. “We saw the first chair and we were like, wow!” says a grateful Charlie and his wife. “It’s like oh my God, all these chairs. Can you believe this?... When I saw that, you know, it makes you want to cry...” There are now 15 chairs lining Azalea (Charlie’s) Street – all thanks to the thoughtfulness of good people. There are lots of people out there like this and I sincerely hope there always is. Way to go friends of Charlie! You warm the heart and inspire. “Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values.” – Ellen DeGeneres Well said.
The way I see it... Column
There’s nothing wrong with water, bottled or tap As of right now, the CBC is running an online poll regarding bottled water. The question asks whether a cardboard box of water is better than the current, commonly used plastic bottles. One of the responses, and the most popular response, is “What is wrong with tap water?” Well, that’s a good question, and something that deserves more than just a pithy comment on an online poll. In your home, nothing is wrong with tap water. It’s there, it’s piped right to your sink, it’s generally safe to drink. People might even have a reverse osmosis system built right in if they’re picky about the water itself, and that’s pretty useful. So naturally this is not going to suggest that there is anything wrong with tap water as a delivery system. Bottled water is useful because it’s there where there are no taps. Planning on exercising outdoors? You’re going to need water, in a bottle. Naturally, the smart solution is to just fill up at home in a reusable container, but if you’re perpetually poorly prepared, like this writer, picking up a bottle of water on the way is going to be the next-best solution. Going to the lake? That’s a fun activity everyone enjoys in Canada, and while there are other liquids in bottles that can be fun, it’s a good idea to have water too, and not every campsite has potable water.
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger There are a ton of reasons why bottled water is a good thing to have, and most of them involve events, activities and outings where a tap simply isn’t available, or the quantity of water that needs to be distributed rapidly would outpace the tap. A marathon needs you to get some hydration to runners quickly, and a tap isn’t going to be convenient for that. An emergency needs people to get water to a lot of people fast, and bottled water is good for that too. Is a town under a boil water advisory? Well, break out the bottles, and everyone can have a drink without turning on the stove. Generally, bottled water is a good solution for those situations where a tap will not
work. This isn’t to say bottled water is perfect, waste is the main issue. Recycling needs to be a priority with the container, especially given that bottled water is going to be most useful in the most remote areas. People just tossing their empty bottles everywhere are a primary reason why so many are down on the stuff, and if you could go hiking without finding a bunch of discarded plastic people might be more accepting of the stuff. Some people also don’t like the idea that people are sold a product that is delivered to their home anyway, for cheaper. That makes sense, especially if you find over-priced designer water, but honestly a distrust of companies marketing water doesn’t mean the entire concept of water in bottles at the local store is a bad one. The product is useful, whether or not you like how it’s sold. When people object to the idea of bottled water, they are making a statement about many things outside of the water itself. They find it wasteful, or they find the marketing distasteful. That’s fine, but that does not make the entire product category something to discard. It’s just up to consumers to be smart about whether they need it. There might be nothing wrong with tap water, but bottled water also has a place.
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The Harper government’s plan for public infrastructure across Canada is too small and unambitious to meet the nation’s real needs. The Conservatives try to make it sound like they’re doing something “big” by bundling several different programs together and then adding-up everything they might hypothetically invest over a full decade into the future. But all that slick packaging cannot conceal the hard reality that it’s too little and too slow. Some of Canada’s public infrastructure dates back to the 1960’s. Overall, it’s worn down. It’s not adequate to service a population that has doubled and an economy that has increased 50-fold. Technologically, it’s out-of-date. And new issues, like severe variations in climate spawning more difficult weather conditions and the rise of crucial new export markets in Asia, are presenting new infrastructure requirements. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has identified more than $200-billion in important community-based infrastructure needs that are growing increasingly urgent. Even if the Harper government actually delivered on the vague infrastructure promises it has made 10-years into the future – which are sheer fantasy – they would only touch a fraction of what needs to get done. Two major components of the Harper government’s plan illus-
trate these difficulties. In one stream of funding, they say they have set aside $1.25-billion between now and 2019 for the most expensive undertakings to be designed, financed, built and managed over the long-term by the private sector – i.e., P-3 projects known as “public-private partnerships”. But here’s the rub, that total amount of federal P-3 money for the whole country over the next five years is equivalent to what’s needed to build just one highway by-pass around my city of Regina. So the amount of federal funding available to any one project will cover only a very small portion of local costs. The overall national P-3 budget – which expires entirely in 2019 – is clearly inadequate. In another stream of funding, the feds claim to be extending the existing “Building Canada Fund” (BCF) for a whole decade, but what they won’t admit is that any significant funding will have to wait until after 2019. In the five years immediately ahead, the BCF has been severely chopped. Up until last year, this program was helping municipalities (who are responsible for about 65 per cent of Canada’s infrastructure) with annual federal investments in the order of $1.6-billion. But as of this year, that annual federal contribution is slashed down to just $210million – for the whole country. That’s a budget cut of 87 per cent.
And it gets worse, the Harper government promised its entire infrastructure package – as little as it is – would be fully negotiated, up-and-running and ready to receive applications from local municipalities on April 1st, in time for the new construction season. It’s now six weeks later and not a wheel has turned. Moreover, the feds will not even confirm what portion of the reduced BCF will be earmarked for municipalities. They will find themselves in competition with bigger provincial projects and with other government entities like universities and technical schools. So the smaller annual BCF budget will be stretched across a whole range of different needs, again illustrating its fundamental inadequacy. Justin Trudeau is calling for a Canadian infrastructure plan that will be truly transformative, aiming for a goal of funds invested or facilitated by the Government of Canada annually in the range of one-percent of GDP. Such a plan would help Canada catch-up on its debilitating infrastructure deficit. It would help drive job creation and economic growth in the single most cost-effective way. It would enhance cooperative federalism. And it would transform the present value of low interest rates into long-term capital assets underpinning greater Canadian prosperity and productivity. Ralph Goodale, MP, Wascana, SK.
Help support Kidsport, golf event
To the Editor:
Joe Beeverz is hosting a “can’t miss” event in support of an amazing organization, Yorkton Kidsport. We all know the overwhelming obstacles families must face in order to provide the specific requirements for their children to play sports. It’s not only the initial costs of the registration
but the ongoing expenses of travel, new equipment and so much more. Kid Sport Yorkton is here to help provide the families in our community with the opportunity for kids to get involved in the sporting community. I’m sure many of us couldn’t imagine not playing hockey or baseball while growing up as a child and missing all the opportunities to meet
friends, learn new skills and enjoy fun experiences. Kid Sport Yorkton is a volunteer based program and provides funds through the help of the community. You can follow them on twitter @YorktonKidSport, like them on face book “Yorkton KidSport”, or try their website www. kidsport.ca/sk We believe that no kid should be left on the
sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport™ provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. Brady Harland, Owner/Operator, Joe Beeverz Bar & Grill, Yorkton, SK.
TFW program needs government help
To the Editor:
Saskatchewan Greens (SaskGreens) want the Harper and Wall Governments to work together to either fix the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program soon or scrap it. There is enough controversy surrounding this issue that it is time for the two governments to get to the bottom of what is going on and work together to take some action. The people of Saskatchewan want to find out exactly what is going on with this issue, and they want some answers. Some of the major is-
sues with TFWs that need to be reviewed include: • The alleged use of TFWs to replace able Canadian workers in workplaces across the province, • The alleged mistreatment of and lack of clear rights for TFWs, • Is there really a need for TFWs in Saskatchewan? • If Saskatchewan does need TFWs, then where are they needed, and how many are needed? • What is the criteria for determining the need for TWFs in an industry or a geographic location, and does that Criteria need
to be reviewed or changed? • Does an independent arm of the Wall Government need to be created to monitor TFW practices in Saskatchewan? It is very clear that there are many problems with the program in Saskatchewan, and that those problems need to be fixed now. If the program can’t be changed by the end of July to ensure Canadians always have first dibs at employment ahead of a foreign worker, then the whole program needs to be scrapped. Victor Lau, Leader of the Sask Greens, Regina, SK.
Good-bye Mr. Mowat, you will be missed To the Editor: It is sadly coincidental that Farley Mowat, the original “eco-warrior” and Canada’s pre-eminent defender of wildlife, has passed away in the midst of the annual seal slaughter, which Mowat called “perhaps the most atrocious single trespass by human beings against the living world that’s taking place today.”
Already, 50,000 baby seals have been killed, and 10,000 more will die in the coming weeks. However, if the demand for seal pelts hadn’t been decimated by vocal critics like Mowat, hundreds of thousands more seals would be killed, so hopefully that was some consolation to him. Mowat’s compassion for animals extended beyond wildlife. Years ago,
he joined a coalition that included PETA and Canadian animal welfare groups to file a complaint against KFC Canada, arguing that the fast-food chain made false claims about the treatment of the chickens raised and killed for its restaurants. Later, KFC Canada introduced a vegetarian sandwich in all of its franchises. It is impossible to cal-
culate the impact that Farley Mowat and his books have had on animals and the environment. Please, pick up a copy of Never Cry Wolf or A Whale for the Killing today and be inspired to change the world. Pamela Anderson, PamelaAnderson Foundation.org, Norfolk, VA.
To the Editor: As an avid skateboarder, I would like to take this time to express my appreciation to the City of Yorkton in regards to their participation in skateboard culture. Over the years, the City of Yorkton has always been involved with the skateboard scene. Whether it be the first two wooden skateboard parks built onto asphalt pads to the Rec Ramps located beside the Gallagher Centre and finally to the beautiful cement skatepark built onto Brodie Avenue, the city has always been a supportive entity.
“The city’s continued involvement in the sport of skateboarding is recognized and greatly appreciated by the skateboard community as a whole.” The skateboarders here in Yorkton are very grateful for the city’s participation in the Aviva Project. The skatepark was constructed within a year’s timeline and the whole project would not have been possible without the city’s help. As a skateboarder I have personally seen the positive impact it has had on the youth that frequent the park. It is a place they can go to and be safe and spend time with their close friends while doing something physically active that they love. The fact that the city is planning an event for the end of school at the skatepark (June 25, 2014) shows that the city is openly willing to promote the sport of skateboarding. The city’s continued involvement in the sport of skateboarding is recognized and greatly appreciated by the skateboard community as a whole. Karl Niedzielski, Yorkton Skateboard Organization Inc. Yorkton, SK
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Ukraine situation calls for united response Not many issues cut across party lines and bring unanimous consent to a motion or course of action. Like no issue has for some time, the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine has done that. On March 26th, the House unanimously passed a motion made by the Honourable Peter Van Loan, the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. The motion unilaterally condemned “Russia’s continued illegal military occupation of Crimea.” It also called “for Russia to de-escalate the situation immediately,” and denounced Russia’s sanctions against certain Canadian government officials. On April 7th, with tensions still razor sharp, our Foreign Affairs Minister, the Honourable John Baird, repeated the call for calm, and for Russia to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity. “Russia must not interfere in the affairs of a sovereign state,” he said, calling that nation’s ongoing provocative actions “completely unacceptable.” But over a month later, even with increased sanctions, the situation in Ukraine continues,
Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz and our government’s grave concerns persist. Prime Minister Harper believes that Russia is engaging in what appears to be a “slow motion invasion on the part of the Putin regime.” The Yorkton-Melville constituency includes many people of Ukrainian ethnic descent who came here decades ago, and some more recently. They have expressed to me their concern, and I have passed that on in the House of Commons, and to whomever is willing to listen. As few others do, they realize the importance of freedom and
the expression of that freedom through democracy. My strong feeling, regarding Ukraine and other nations in which people are being oppressed, is that it is vital that Canada take a strong stand. If we fail to oppose governments that abuse their power, and to stand up and speak up for fellow democratic nations who are victims, we are no better than the abusers. This is what it means to be human – not simply to defend one’s own interests, but also the rights and interests of the downtrodden and oppressed, whether individuals or nations. Canada has increased sanctions against Russia. That country will feel the economic pressure. Our Prime Minister has voiced that he remains: “committed to working with our allies to preserve and promote a free, democratic and peaceful world, and will take further actions if Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity continues to be threatened.” Following World War II, many who were intimately involved in the circumstances that led up to that war expressed their strong opinion that if the Allies had responded more quickly to Germany’s invasive actions, that war could have been avoided. We live in a different world today. Germany is now a solid ally. But time and history have proven that when it comes to world powers, the desire on the part of some to gain supremacy over others is a constant. I believe that as a nation blessed with peace and prosperity, we must never fail in our determination to do, to the best of our ability and knowledge, the right thing at the right time and in the right way.
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PARTY IN THE PARK – The Yorkton Relay for Life takes place on June 20, and to kickoff the campaign began with a Party in the Park, featuring live music from the Jayhawks as well as a barbecue. People who want to take part in the event can sign up at www.relayforlife.ca/sask or call 306-782-2788.
RCE recognizes Sask. WDMs It’s a job well done! On May 7 the Western Development Museum (WDM) and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society were recognized for a joint venture to educate Saskatchewan students about sustainable buildings, past and present. The Smarter Science Better Buildings program for Grade 7 was recognized at the 6th RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Recognition Event at Government House in Regina. RCE Saskatchewan (Regional Centre for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development) provides recognition to innovative projects, research, and other activities promoting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the prairie region. Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield was in attendance. In 2011, the Western Development Museum and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, with the assistance of VerEco Homes, Saskatoon Public Schools and Sunridge Residential Inc., began a partnership to create a program for Grade 7 students about sustainable buildings. The Smarter Science Better Buildings program linked the science of building sustainable homes with historical examples of energy efficiency.
The first program was offered at the Saskatoon WDM in 2013 and, starting in 2014, is also offered at WDM locations in Moose Jaw, North Battleford, and Yorkton. Students around the province have the opportunity to learn about energy efficient buildings in an educational and entertaining way. The Smarter Science Better Buildings program is made up of two components. The first component is made up of six hands-on workstations that encourage students to think and talk about energy efficiency and sustainable living. The second component is a Museum gallery tour. This tour allows students to look at historical examples of energy efficiency and inefficien-
cy. Students are asked to answer questions about these exhibits and to think about how buildings were designed in the past and how we can learn from them. “The Western Development Museum is honoured to receive this award with our partners at the Saskatchewan Environmental Society,” says WDM Director of Education, Corinne Daelick. “We thank them for sharing their expertise and knowledge. We also wish to recognize our volunteers who played a huge role in the construction of the program workstations.” For more information about RCE Saskatchewan: www.saskrce.ca
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Notable Yorktonite
BOOSTING THE BAND – The Yorkton Band Boosters recently held an event to raise funds for the city’s band program. Both Yorkton Regional High School (pictured) and Sacred Heart High School performed at the event, which was held in conjunction with Royal Ford which ran the Drive One 4 UR School fundraiser, giving $20 for each test drive of a Ford product, and a barbecue hosted by Yorkton Fire Protective Services. It will be a busy week for the YRHS marching band, as 88 students head off to compete in Chicago. The only Canadian group in the competition, Mark Zawerucha, Band Director at YRHS, says that it will be an opportunity to take in the culture in Chicago, as well as compete with and learn from other bands in the event.
Yorkton’s Paper Bag Players awarded Submitted by Pam Milani Community Theatre is alive and well in Saskatchewan with Yorkton theatre group, Paper Bag Players, travelling to the other side of the province to attend TheatreFest 2014 in Swift Current. The festival is hosted by Theatre Saskatchewan Inc. (TSI) and is Canada’s longest running theatre festival with this year marking their 80th anniversary. Yorkton has had the honour of hosting the festival in past years, most recently 2012. This year’s showcase of community theatres included Swift Current Little Theatre, That Kritical stage from Kyle, Moose Jaw Little Theatre, Battleford’s Community Players and Melfort Amateur Dramatics. Each group had a full day to set up and rehearse before the evening’s performance, which was followed by a short public adjudication. The following morning, adjudicator Gail Whiteford, gave a more in-depth analysis of the previous evening’s performance. Whiteford is presently teaching Drama Education at University of Calgary and is the Artistic Director of Aspen Crossing
Theatre. She has been writing, acting in, and directing plays for over 25 years, for schools and theatre companies. Community theatre groups were able to benefit from the adjudication process, along with other theatre related workshops such as “The Symphony of Social Media” and “Lighting in the Real World”. However, the greatest learning experience of the week comes through the Apprentice Program where as many as 16 individuals from TSI Member groups attend all performances, adjudications and apprentice workshops. Pamela Milani of Paper Bag Players participated as an apprentice in this year’s TheatreFest. Milani says “It’s a fantastic learning experience for anyone wanting to learn more about all facets of theatre.” Paper Bag Players entry into TheatreFest was ‘The Drowning Girls’ by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson, and Daniela Vlaskalic. The play, based on a true crime from the early 1900s, follows the path of three women whose lives were cut short at the hands of George Joseph Smith. Directed by Tamara Hall, the play features three women, Bessie Mundy played by Pamela
Milani, Alice Burnham played by Sarah Christie, and Margaret Elizabeth Lofty played by Glorianne Kada, who tell their tragic story through various character’s eyes. A play truly about the struggle for love, loss and life. The festival’s Friday night performance of the Drowning Girls, earned four awards. Glorianne Kada’s portrayal of Margaret Elizabeth Lofty won her the McIntyre Trophy for Best Characterization. The Margaret Corbett Aspirant Award for Novice Participant went to Sarah Christie for her first time on the stage. The play also earned the CHAB trophy for Runner Up to the Winning Entry and the Stan Danbrook Technical Merit Award. The Technical Merit award is given based on the backstage setup and technical performance by the cast and crew, which included Stage Manager, Marilyn Kuntz, Whitney Treasure on lights, sound by Teresa Weber and set construction by Brenda McMillan. Paper Bag Players will be giving an encore performance of this award winning play at the Sacred Heart Theatre, Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m.
There are several wellknown individuals who have come from Yorkton over the years. Some have succeeded in business. Others have found success in sports, while some have found their way to becoming renown through a career like law. Such is the case with Brian Dickson. Brian Dickson was born on May 25, 1916 in Yorkton to Thomas Dickson and Sarah Elizabeth Gibson. He would spend his formative years through The Great Depression, which helped to instill a strong work ethic within him. In his later years, he would move to Winnipeg with his family where he attended the University of Manitoba after he graduated from Ridley College in 1934. He would graduate from college in 1938, earning his first permanent job with the Great-West Life Assurance Company. During the Second World War, he would be called to the bar in 1940, and would enlist and serve overseas with the armed force. In August of 1944, he fought in a battle near Falaise, where he was hit in the right leg by friendly fire. He survived but would lose his leg to amputation. Upon his return to Winnipeg in 1945, he joined a law firm and became a successful corporate lawyer. He also became a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, where he served until 1954. In 1963, he was appointed to the Queen’s Bench of Manitoba, and in 1967, was elevated at the Manitoba Court of Appeal. He would remain there until March 26, 1973 when he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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I am not a history professor, nor am I a history student. I am simply a man who has a love of Canadian history. Canada’s history is a fascinating one. My mission is to not only educate, but to show everyone just how epic Canadian history truly is. Email: crwbaird@ gmail.com. Twitter: @ CraigBaird. Facebook: Canadian History Ehx. http://canadaehx.blogspot.ca Just over a decade later, he became the 15th Chief Justice of Canada, appointed by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. He was chosen over the more senior Roland Ritchie in a surprise move by the Liberal government. He would serve on the Supreme Court for 17 years in total, before he retired on June 30, 1990. This also marked his retirement as Chief Justice of Canada. During his time on the Supreme Court, he was highly influential in a number of decisions, including ruling that the prohibition of abortion violated a woman’s security of person. He also had an important role in the initial interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He passed away on Oct. 17, 1998 at the age of 82 at his home in Ottawa. For his work with law in Canada, he would become a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1990, and the Faculty of Law library at the University of Ottawa is named in his honour. The library also contains several of his papers and personal effects. From being a boy in Yorkton, to the highest court in the land, Dickson made his mark on Canada without a doubt.
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Lean means better service for local patients
HOUSE FIRE – On the morning of Friday, May 9, there was a structure fire on 4th Ave. North. The electrical fire was contained to the basement, and there were no injuries. Homeowners discovered the fire when they came home for lunch and discovered the house full of smoke.
License readers aid in traffic safety SGI has announced it is investing in technology to help improve road safety in Saskatchewan by funding automatic licence plate readers for the RCMP and municipal police agencies. Automatic licence plate readers use infrared technology to scan licence plates and alert police when the plate is linked to a stolen or unregistered vehicle, a suspended driver, a reported impaired driver, or even a person wanted by police. “The automatic licence plate reader has been beneficial in larger
settings, like the Craven Country Jamboree, where quite often we’ll get a report of a possible impaired driver,” says Constable Kaufmann with the White Butte RCMP, located in White City, Saskatchewan. “We can input the licence plate number into the system and then use it to find the reported impaired driver and actually apprehend that driver while they’re on the road to prevent further incident.” “Licence plate readers help keep Saskatchewan roads safe for all
Drive safe May long
Spring has arrived and many Saskatchewan motorists will be planning their road trips for the Victoria Day long weekend. With travelling in mind, CAA Saskatchewan has tips for motorists on how to drive safely, save money and help the environment. The May long weekend also means increased vehicle and motorcycle traffic along with cyclists, joggers and pedestrians enjoying the great outdoors. Spring also marks the return of road construction and detours. All of these factors can increase the chance of traffic collisions. In 2012, there were 184 deaths and 7,311 injuries due to vehicle collisions in Saskatchewan. “Driving safe, keeping your eyes on the road and watching your speed limit will help with your road safety plus reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption,” says Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications with CAA Saskatchewan. Here are some other helpful tips to drive safe and save money: • Ensure your vehicle is in top shape with properly inflated tires. A poorly maintained vehicle can use up to 50 per cent more fuel. Under-inflated tires also reduce fuel efficiency. Remember CAA has Car Care Centres in Saskatoon and Regina and the CAA Approved Auto Repair Service centres in the province that can help with your vehicle maintenance. • Plan your route carefully to avoid driving unnecessary kilometres. • Allow enough time to reach your destination. • Ensure all occupants buckle up and that children are properly secured in their safety seats. • Don’t speed. It’s dangerous, and driving above 90 km/hr decreases your fuel efficiency exponentially. • Slow to 60 km/hr in orange construction zones and when passing emergency vehicles such as ambulances and law enforcement, or tow truck operators assisting motorists on our highways. • Don’t drink and drive. Statistics show that drinking and driving is the single number one contributing factor in fatal collisions in our province. • Eliminate driver distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, adjusting radio dials, conversations and smoking. • Don’t drive aggressively. Jackrabbit starts and hard braking can increase fuel consumption up to 40 per cent. • Carry a fully-charged cell phone for emergency purposes. • Remain focused and attentive. Maintain a positive attitude. Road rage or negative driving habits impact everyone. • Don’t drive if you’re overtired.
residents by identifying drivers that may be high risk,” adds Andrew Cartmell, President and CEO of SGI. “Implementing technology to make roads safer was one of the recommendations made by the Special Committee on Traffic Safety in its final report, and that’s exactly what SGI is doing by funding these devices.” There are currently 13 police vehicles across the province equipped with automatic licence plate readers. To date, SGI has invested about
$485,000 in this technology, with plans to purchase more devices in the future. “The benefit of this technology is that it helps get the high risk drivers off the road,” says Constable Kaufmann. “We’ve gone from manually checking about 10 plates every 15 minutes to checking 10 plates in 10 seconds with the automatic licence plate reader.” To learn more about how the technology works, visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to watch a video.
The Sunrise Health Region Mental Health Services reports it has engaged clients and staff with the help of lean management tools to eliminate the wait for patient treatment appointments. “We were concerned about the wait lists and lack of a single point of entry. There was no standard process for clients to access our services,” says Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Gary Shepherd. “The team decided that this was unacceptable and began to focus reducing the waiting list by streamlining and standardizing assessment, appointment scheduling and documentation processes.” A lean event week, called a Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW) was conducted. An RPIW is a rigorous and disciplined five day process, preceded by four weeks of intense preparation. The RPIW week is attended by a team of front line staff and client representatives, who, with the help of a lean-trained leader, meet to focus on a specific problem, identify root causes, create and test solutions, and by week’s end, prepare to implement the solution(s) in the workplace. Teams check the solution(s) at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days after to ensure results and procedures have been sustained, and to take corrective actions if needed. “Lean provided a formal structure to examine problems hand-in-hand with the clients who access our services and the staff who deliver the services,” adds Shepherd “The work of the team resulted in immediate improvements in access.” Without adding additional resources, the team achieved the following savings: • Reduced the patient treatment appointment wait list from over 100 in the months prior to the RPIW, down to 18 and then to zero clients • Created a shared appointment calendar, allowing clinicians to book appointments with other clinicians right at the time of the client’s appointment. This eliminates the need for clients to wait for call back to follow-up appointments. • Reduced transcription time, thereby increasing medical record transcription capacity by 46 per cent. Faster transcription ensures that information in client medical records is readily available for on-going care. • Reduced quality defects by 58 per cent in notes arriving for transcription Through the ongoing work with lean in Mental Health and Addictions Services, clients are able to begin receiving treatment sooner, leading to reductions in client risk, less exacerbation of symptoms, and improved quality of life concludes Shepherd.
All too often we hear stories of tragedy and pain; it’s refreshing to hear happy and positive as was the case for one Yorkton family who wants to share their story of triumph. On April 25, 2013 one year old Yorkton resident Spencer Scully was taken for a regular check up with local, family physician Dr. Fourie. At that time Dr. Fourie discovered a mass in little Spencer’s stomach which turned out to be Stage 5 Wilms Tumor – a cancerous tumor found in only one in 10,000 births. A parent’s worst nightmare, Doug and Janine Scully could only put their trust in their physician whom they now credit for saving their baby sons life.
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“After Dr. Fourie’s swift actions we were in Saskatoon seeing surgeons and pediatric oncologists,” says dad, Doug. “The first question asked was ‘how did you find this tumor?’ Spencer did not show any symptoms. Everyone was impressed that our doctor found this during a routine check up. Because of Dr. Fourie’s thorough exam we truly believe the tumors were caught before they spread to other critical organs.” Happy to report their son is doing great, the Scullys can’t say thanks enough to Dr. Fourie, Marilyn, Tricia and also to the nurses in oncology Elise and Kyla. “Your genuine concerns and thoughts will not be forgotten!”
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The farmer is trained, moves on and settles in
Submitted by Kaare Askildt, former Preeceville area farmer in training. This one of a series on getting settled in Hazel Dell. OK you doubters, it is now official, spring is here! There are many true and trusted signs that spring has arrived, an early break of dawn is one of them. You know spring is here when: - Prices for fuel at the pump are increasing more than during the winter. - Wife is mounting eaves over the entry door to catch the melting snow. - Trees are budding. - Tulips are coming up. - Cat is doing his business in the flower bed. - Dog is burying his bone in the garden patch. - Unavoidable puddles of water in the yard. - Kids jumping in the unavoidable yard puddles. - Kids removing their rubber boots and use them to
transfer puddle water. - Moms drying puddle soaked kids three times a day. - Kids eating mud cakes. - Cleaning the mud off the floor dragged in by kids and house pets, at least three times per day. - Tractor gets stuck in the mud while hauling a hay bale to the feeder. - The bale gets dropped right there in the mud. - Four wheel drive truck gets stuck in the mud trying to haul out tractor. - Neighbour using his tractor to haul out the four wheel drive truck and tractor. - The water runoff is flooding the basement. - Animals are shedding their winter coat. - Robins are back. - Birds are chirping and singing all day. - Allergies are acting up. - The common house fly has returned.
- Horse and deer flies are back - Spiders are back. - But the best sign is all the smiling people! The following is rumoured to have happened at Preeceville High School. Four high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat tire on the way to school that morning, and needed to get it fixed. Much to their relief the teacher smiled and said: “Well, you missed a test today so the rest of the class is dismissed for now, and you boys take seats far apart from one another and take out a piece of paper.” Still smiling, she waited for them to sit down. Then she said: “First Question: Which tire was flat?” Spring is also when we perform spring cleaning
and airing out our house. Open all the doors and windows and get that fresh air smell throughout the house! Sometime when the wind is right we also get a whiff of horse manure. Good thing we gave up on the pigs! Two Norwegians Sven and Ole, decided to cash in on the spring cleaning, and went into the garbage hauling business. All they had for a truck was Sven’s 1985 Ford 3 ton with the grain box mounted on it. They had just filled it to the top and started out for the dump when they were stopped by the police. The officer said garbage was blowing off the top of their load and if they didn’t find a way to hold it down, he was going to have to give them a ticket. So, Ole climbed up into the grain box and laid down spread eagled on top of the garbage. As they drove along,
they passed under a bridge. Two Swedes standing on the bridge saw this sight and one of them remarked, “Vell, vould you look at dat! Somebody threw away a perfectly good Norwegian.” And then there are a few things that I’m wondering about: If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites? Why isn’t the number 11 pronounced onety one? If lawyers are disbarred, judges disrobed and clergymen defrocked, doesn’t it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed? No one ever says, “It’s only money” when they are winning. Why do we press harder
on a remote control when we know the batteries are dead? Why do banks charge a fee on ‘insufficient funds’ when they know there is not enough money in the account? Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes? Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? If guise means false appearance, then what does disguise mean? If a gust of wind dies down, does that mean that it is disgusted? If the bank stops charging interest is that because they are disinterested? If Miss describes an unmarried woman does dismiss mean she has become a Mrs.?
CUPW fights to save door to door Con’t from Page 1. “We want to service the citizens here.” There has been support from both private citizens and business, Spilak says, with people being concerned about what the changes will mean for them. Spilak notes that this is an especially big issue for seniors and those with mobility issues, as they rely on mail service but will find difficulty being able to actually use community boxes. She also criticizes Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra for his attitude towards the concerns of seniors and those with mobility issues. She notes that he was quoted as saying that seniors would appreciate the exercise, and she feels that is disre-
spectful to the seniors of the country. While she recognizes that Canada Post needs to take steps to return to profitability, she says that reducing service is not a solution that makes sense, because it would encourage people to look outside of letter mail for their home or business. She says that postal banking is a possible new revenue stream, especially given the number of small communities with a post office but no bank. It will be a fight to keep door to door, she says, and they will need people on board in order to actually accomplish their goal and save doorto-door in Canada. However she believes that with enough support
they will be able to prove to the government that door-to-door service is not something Canadians want to lose. She encourages people to contact Lisa Raitt, MP in charge of Canada Post, Deepak Chopra, CEO of Canada Post, as well as local politicians to let them know that they want to keep postal service in Canada. THE CANADIAN UNION OF POSTAL WORKERS recently held an event to inform the public and gain support to keep door-to-door delivery in Canada. Pictured at right, Lisa Spilak and Adam Kroll set up at the event.
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Page 12A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, May 15, 2014 LOCAL HOTEL AWARDED – Realstar Hospitality recently presented nine 2013 Awards of Recognition to its top Days Inn hotels across the country. One went to the Yorkton branch. The awards are presented annually and pay tribute to leading Days Inn hotels and staff. “We’re proud to celebrate our hotels and hotel teams who work extremely hard to present the very best that the Days Inn brand has to offer in Canada,” comments Irwin Prince, President & CEO, Realstar Hospitality. “This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional commitment to a standard for excellence in hospitality and they provide a benchmark for our entire franchise system.” The Yorkton Days Inn & Suites won for New Property of the Year.
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Community Events
Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton Book Market @ The Yorkton Co-op Grocery Store on 30 Argyle St. Yorkton, Sask. on Friday, May 23 & Sat. May 24 from 9:305:00. We are taking donations of gently used books - children’s books, cookbooks, novels (fiction and non-fiction), autobiographies, biographies, western novels, as well as DVDs and CDs, puzzles and board games. Please bring your donation to the Co-op Store either Friday or Saturday morning after 9:00 a.m. For more info call Bilkies @ 306-782-5837, Elsie @ 306-783-4862 or Eileen @ 306-782-5037. 2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up • Globe Theatre: A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline; Connie Kaldor; Angele Dubeau & La Pieta; Prairie Debut: Fung-Chui Piano Duo; Eclipse; Prairie Debut: Ensemble Caprice Baroque Quintet; Royal Wood; Ballet Jorgen presenting Cinderella; The Barra MacNeils; and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius. New pricing! For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at (306) 783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro.
Cindy’s Sunday Market Yorkton Legion April every Sunday until July 5. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, over 30 vendors. Call (306) 748-2269 to book your table or learn more. Dog Nail Trimming Fundraiser! $10.00 to $15.00 per dog. All proceeds are going to be donated by James Bielka from the Barking Lot to Yorkton’s Off Leash Dog Park! The event will take place on May 17 from 10:30 am throughout the business day at 7 First Ave. N at Fins, Feathers and Fur Pets and Supplies 306-782-7387.
“Spring Plant and Bulb Sale” Hosted by the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society, Friday, May 23, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or earlier if we run out of plants) at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Come and see the great variety of plants at great prices! Gardeners on hand to answer your questions! Come early for best selection. Everyone is welcome! The Canadian Federation of University Women / Yorkton Inc. Meeting May 27, @ 6 p.m. @ Melrose Place. Voting on new Bylaws. If you need a copy contact Bilkies @ 306-732-5837 prior to the meeting. Please RSVP.
The Art of Revolution Until May 24 @ the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery – a timely exhibition of posters that were used during the early stages of the EuroMaidan protests in Kyiv, Ukraine. Designed and created for mass distribution through the medium of the private printer, they testify to a deep desire for change and are symbolic of the best impulses of a society mobilizing in its own defense. A selection of 50 posters plus commentary are on exhibit, organized by the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage in Saskatoon. Admission is always free! www.deangallery.ca
The Gift of Life Fun Run & Walk June 8, registration @ 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart High School. Walk/run begins at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds to support the Kidney Foundation. Call Audrey at 306-783-5259 for info. Dimensions Now showing at the Dean Gallery On until April 26 • a juried exhibition of the best of Saskatchewan fine craft. The next one is in 2016, so don’t miss out on this one. 49 Smith St. E in Yorkton 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday Admission is always free! Learn to Run Clinics • begin May 6 and run Tuesday and Thursday @ 6:45 p.m. There are 3 types of clinics: 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. The clinics take place at the Yorkton Regional School Parking Lot. There is no cost for the clinic, but participants pay registration for the Charity Road Race at the clinic. The Annual Charity Road Race and Community Walk will take place Sunday August 17 Visit our website at www.thehealthfounda tion.ca to print off registration form.
Painted Hand Casino PowWow June 7 & 8 Farrell Agencies Arena Grand Entry @ noon on both days Call 306-786-6777 for details. The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Regular Meeting Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. in the Sunshine Room at SIGN on North Street. Special guest speakers will be Joyce and Ed Smith speaking about “Straw Bale Gardening” All are welcome!
COOL DOG – Hey there, I’m Onyx, a four year old neutered male lab. I really want to be part of a loving, responsible family, and I know that you’ll want me to be part of your family if you meet me. I’m friendly and protective, and I’d fit right in on a farm or an acreage too. To learn more come visit the SPCA or call 306783-4080.
St. John Ambulance First Aid/ CPR Workshop Yorkton Family Resource Centre, May 26, 1-5 p.m. – focus on child/infant issues To register call Kim at 306-782-8171.
St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes OHS Standard First Aid/ CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available. For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca. Storytime Yorkton Public Library Preschool Time: Until June 5 Mon. or Thur. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 3-5 Toddler Time: Thursdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 6-36 months Apr. 17 – June 5 Call (306) 783-3523 to register. The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes that were born in 2002 or older. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716. New Horizons Senior Center Bingo 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, Sk. Bingo will be played every third Sunday of each month. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m. Eight games will be played at 25 cents a game. Extra cards will be available Everyone is welcome. Lunch included Admission $3/person. 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.
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NEWS REVIEW SPORTS Sport notes Sports Bank Drop-in The Yorkton Sports Bank is collecting used sports equipment at the Kinsmen. Come out and check out the assortment of sports equipment, including hockey gear, or donate your old equipment. Appointments are required. Contact for more information by phone at 306828-2401. Help give back to the community by donating your used equipment to those who are in need.
Learn to Run The Annual Charity Road Race and Community Walk, Learn to Run clinics begin May 6th. The clinic sessions begin May 6th and run Tuesday and Thursday @ 6:45. There are three types of clinics: 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. The clinics take place at the Yorkton Regional School Parking Lot. There is no cost for the clinic, but participants pay registration for the Charity Road Race at the clinic. The Annual Charity Road Race and Community Walk will take place Sunday August 17th. Visit The Health Foundation website at www.thehealthfoundation.ca to print off a registration form or for more information
Deer Park Golf Club Ladies Night Begins The Deer Park Ladies Golf Club begins their 2014 season on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Evening 9 hole games start May 21st at 5:30 p.m. New golfers are welcome to join. Do you have a local event for Sports Notes? Reach us at 306-783-7355 or by email sports@yorktonnews.com to have your local event included in Sports Notes.
KALE THOMSON (right) has started off on the wrong foot in Vernon, B.C. along with his Terriers as the SJHL Champs lost their opening two games after winning the Western Canada Cup. Conceding 11 goals through two games, the Terriers need wins in their final two round robin games to turn around their fortunes. Photo Credit: Hockey Canada Images.
Terriers start RBC Cup with two losses By CHASE RUTTIG N-R Writer This column appeared prior to the Terriers Wednesday night game at the RBC Cup. For bonus coverage visit yorktonnews.com or follow @TNRSports on twitter for live updates of the 2014 RBC Cup as the Terriers look to win the Junior A National Championship. After surviving disaster at the beginning of the round robin at the Western Canada Cup in Dauphin before bouncing back from early adversity to win the tournament and advance to their first RBC Cup since 2006, the Yorkton Terriers headed to Vernon knowing that if they could get off on a better start in their second postseason tournament in the month of May that they could be one of the favorites to win the Junior A National Championship as the team with the best recent resume in the field of five teams that qualified. That fast start was nowhere to be found sadly, as the Terriers arguably have had to experience more early disaster in Vernon than in Dauphin as two poor defensive performances has seen the SJHL and WCC champs concede 11 goals in two games for two losses including one where starting goalie Kale Thomson was pulled near the halfway point of their second loss of
the tournament. Those two losses have Yorkton at the bottom of the RBC Cup standings, an 0-2 record that will need to be turned around in their remaining two round robin games before the weekend should they have any hope of lifting the National Championship. Things actually started off well for the Terriers in their opening game against the OJHL’s Toronto-Lakeshore Patriots as Yorkton got on the board first thanks to an early Tayler Thompson goal in front that put the Terriers up 1-0 less than five minutes into their RBC Cup campaign. That feeling quickly vanished as the Patriots would beat Thomson on their fist shot of the game when Michael Prapavessis went top shelf on Kale Thomson for his 1st of the RBC Cup to tie it up at 1-1. Then just 4 minutes later, Toronto would get their first lead of the afternoon as Rory Bell would poke home a nice feed from Nick Ursitti to give the Patriots a 2-1 lead on their first two shots of the game, undoing what was a good start from the Terriers who appeared to have a jump on the game before having to settle on being down 2-1 after 20 minutes. The intermission allowed both teams to calm things down, leading to a stagnant beginning of the second period with the Patriots content to hold onto their 2-1 lead from the first period and
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Yorkton looking to find their way back into the game after blowing their quick start. It would be a penalty to the Terriers that would be the turning point of the second frame as well as for the opening game as Andreas Tsogkas put the Patriots up 3-1 on the man advantage by beating Thomson through his legs to put the Terriers down two goals. Things would get even worse before the period ended with Ryall Ledyard deflecting home a Prapavessis point shot that put Toronto-Lakshore up 4-1 and killed any fight the Terriers had in them after suddenly giving up what looked like a strong start to the tournament in the game’s opening two periods. Down 4-1 heading into the third, Yorkton showed spurts of improvement and determination to get back into the game early on before an inability to solve Patriots netminder Evan Buitenhuis put the writing on the wall that a loss in their first game was inevitable. Still Kevin Shier wasn’t about to show mercy or turn down adding the the Patriots goal differential by scoring his first of the tournament to make it a 5-1 final in what was a disappointing loss for Yorkton after building up so much momentum in Dauphin. Cont. on Page 18.
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Author Q&A: Frank Block By CHASE RUTTIG N-R Writer Local author Frank Block has spent years chronicling the life of the late, great Metro Prystai who is an Original Six legend in the NHL in addition to being one of Yorkton and Melville’s greatest athletes. In the aftermath of the 2013 death of Metro, Block has finished his biography on the story of the life of Prystai, an audiobook that includes interviews and stories with some of the great teammates who played alongside him. With stories from Red Kelly and Emile Francis amongst others, Block has penned a fitting tale of a former Stanley Cup champion and three time NHL All-Star who played for the Detroit Red Wings alongside some of the greatest players in what is considered by many to be the Golden Area of hockey. From the small farming community of Yorkton and Melville to the bright lights of Detroit and the NHL’s six cities and scoring the winning goal for the Red Wings in the 1952 Stanley Cup series with the Montreal Canadiens, Prystai’s life story is an interesting tale that is a must read for an local hockey or sports fan as the definitive story on one of the area’s legendary figures. Recently I sat down with Frank to discuss his process in compiling Metro Prystai’s life story, a four plus year journey for Block that included interviews with the man himself, countless archiving as well as further interviews with Metro’s teammates. Here is a transcript of our interview about The Metro Prystai Story. Q: What got you started on writing a book on the life of one of Yorkton’s most famous athletes and an NHL legend? How did your interest in the life of Metro Prystai begin? A: It all started four years ago when I decided I wanted to preserve interviews with those legends who had been involved with the Melville Millionaires. I poked around and got a few names and one of those names was Metro Prystai. Metro had coached the Millionaires for a couple of seasons during the 1960’s. When we met, Metro shared the most incredible stories about his runins with the mafia and his days with
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Terriers on brink of elimination at RBC Cup Cont. from Page 15. Starting the tournament off with a loss was a huge blow for the Terriers considering that their second opponent was going to be a much more imposing task as they would be matched up against the host Vernon Vipers of the BCHL, a well rested team that would also have the home ice advantage over Yorkton in what would be an early must win round robin game for both teams who desperately would want to avoid going 0-2 to start the tournament. The first period would once again start off well enough for the Terriers, this time only getting a near goal as Brett Boehm couldn’t find the finish on a wide open chance in the slot that went just over the crossbar to the luck of the host Vipers. After getting some luck thanks to a rare miss from Boehm, the Vipers would pounce first to get the period’s lone goal as Colton Sparrow would make an end to end rush before beating Thomson to put Vernon up 1-0 after the first. As in the first game of the round robin it would be the second period that would be the Terriers downfall, only this time things were much more sudden and drastic as the Vipers ran up the score on Yorkton right out of the game to start the second frame. Four unanswered goals in 3:48 of the period would put Vernon far in front as Brett Mulcahy, Colton Sparrow, Michael McNicholas and Liam Coughlin would all do their parts in pushing the Vipers lead to 5-0 and chasing Thomson out of the crease as head coach Trent Cassan was offered little choice but to pull his workhorse starter and CJHL Goalie of the Year nominee for little used Riley Medves. Yorkton would get a slim lifeline before the end of the second period as Boehm would lift the Terriers once again with a timely late goal, sneaking one past Austin Smith to get his team to back within a wide four goal gap heading into the game’s final twenty minutes. Desperate to get back into the game and to save their opening schedule of the round robin or at the very least to close down some goal differential, the Terriers came out in the third period with an all out attack that created their best hockey of the tournament thanks in part to some defensive tactics from the Vipers that allowed Yorkton to dictate the game. Dylan Johnson would step up to put Yorkton within three before Tanner Lischynsky would find Smith’s five-hole to bring the Terriers back to 5-3 with over ten minutes left to play in the final period. With 9:28 left in the
third rookie Tyson Enzie would give the Terriers belief and a full blown comeback bid on their hands with his first goal of the tournament to put Yorkton within 5-4 with plenty of time left to find a game tying goal with all of the momentum now in their corner along with Medves shutting the door on the Vipers on the other end to keep the game within touching distance. Unfortunately their valiant efforts were not rewarded as an empty net goal would extinguish the Terriers comeback flame once and for all and the Terriers would fall to 0-2 in the tournament, largely in part to some horrible second period play over the course of the two losses. Thomson would make 13 of 18 saves in around 25 minutes of work while Riley Medves would put up a half shutout by making all 15 saves during his relief appearance, impressive considering he struggled when thrown in the fire initially at the Western Canada Cup while Thomson was absent due to illness. Yorkton would lose the game despite controlling the puck and the offensive zone time for long stretches of the game, outshooting the Vipers in the end 44-33. Austin Smith kept the Vipers afloat with a 40 save night, but in the end Vernon arguably stole a win thanks to a complete mental meltdown by the entire Terriers unit during the span when the Vipers extended their 1-0 lead to 5-0 in under four minutes. With two RBC Cup playoff round berths locked up by the Dauphin Kings and the Carleton Place Canadians after Tuesday victories pushed Dauphin to a perfect 3-0 and Carleton Place to 2-1 the Terriers will be hoping that security of knockout round play will lessen the blow that is having to play the two top teams so far in the tournament in must win situations to keep their hopes of lifting the RBC Cup alive. As it stands the Terriers will be chasing 1-2 Vernon and 1-3 Toronto for the final playoff spots, a proposition that will require Yorkton to win both of their round robin finales to guarantee them a place in weekend action. A place they were in at the same point of the round robin under two weeks ago when the Terriers bounced back from a 1-2 start and being placed in a must win round robin game to eventually finish with a place in the Championship where they knocked off the Kings to advance to Vernon, an experience that Trent Cassan will likely lean back on in attempting to get his experienced team back into high gear.
Yorkton will first have to play the Canadians before getting a shot at a Kings team they have a 2-0 record against in May, making things a little more complicated as they take on the 2-1 second place holders that will have the element of the unknown in play yet again in the matchup. One thing that will be in the Terriers favor heading into the matchup will be the fact that the Kings did beat the Canadians 4-3 in OT on Sunday night, a result that will give the team confidence that if they beat the Kings twice on Dauphin’s home ice that turning around their season against the Ottawa area upstarts is entirely possible. If the Terriers are to survive and advance against Carleton Place they will need a return to form from Kale Thomson to do so should Trent Cassan expectedly give his 20 year
old veteran the nod in what could be his final Junior A appearance. Thomson battled back from the flu in Dauphin, but has seen his goals against numbers spike from his stellar statistics during the SJHL regular season and playoffs. As it stands at the RBC Cup, Thomson has allowed five goals in each of his two appearances, one that was cut halfway short. If the Terriers are to get into the knockout round he will need to play with the confidence and veteran cool that has earned him CJHL Goalie of the Year nominee honors. Thomson will also need a strong defensive effort in addition to a quick start for the Terriers, who despite getting the first goal in their opening game thanks to Tayler Thompson haven’t been the team with the early jump in their step in each of their two games. Something that has been the turning point
in consecutive second periods where their opponents have pulled away in the early moments. A key factor that will need to be addressed by Cassan leading up to this evening. Should the Terriers lose on Wednesday it would end a run that has seen the Yorkton Terriers achieve the greatest heights of any team in Junior A hockey over the past two seasons. Two SJHL titles, two Western Canada Cup appearances including the 2014 title this month and of course their first RBC Cup appearance since the 2006 season. Accomplishments that firmly put the Terriers in front as the best Junior A hockey team in the country over a two year span will serve as a consolation prize that no Terriers player will be wanting to take leading up to Wednesday’s do or die round robin showdown in Vernon. A win puts
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Michael Sam’s NFL journey shouldn’t cause discomfort Ruttig’s rants
You can’t write an NFL Draft recap without addressing Michael Sam being drafted by the Rams and the subsequent kiss of his boyfriend that followed. It was the biggest draft story, surpassing the first overall pick, the Jaguars reaching for Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel falling to the Browns, AJ McCarron plummeting even further, and any other big story that came out of New York City last week. Sam is likely not the first homosexual player to play in the NFL as many before him have hidden their sexual preferences (for good reason if you paid attention this weekend) and he definitely won’t be the last, but his presence as the first openly gay player to partake in the NFL Draft and his future as the first openly gay player opened some eyebrows while showing that America along with many football fans/players are not ready for Sam to join their ranks. A fact that has really bugged me and concerns me over the future of football, a future that needs more openness in the minds of its fans as well as its players to grow and remain as one of the world’s most popular sports. Firstly, there is the fact that Sam likely was a victim of job discrimination in plummeting to the seventh round in the first place as many players who are far less qualified than Sam went long before he did this weekend. Yes Sam is a “tweener” who needs to pick what type of body as well as role he is going to fill in the NFL, but he was also the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and was a leader on a defense that nearly won the SEC Championship last year. Kony Ealy, a much better prospect than Sam admittedly but a player with an equal impact on Mizzou’s success went on Day Two which goes to show the drop in draft stock that may or may not have been due to Sam’s sexuality and the “distraction” it presents due to his differences being perceived as a
big deal by the world as well as the National Football League. The fact that Sam was readily available in the seventh round and teams passed on him, including the Raiders (amongst other teams it needs to be said) who selected Shelby Harris who didn’t play a single down in 2013 after being dismissed from Illinois State, is wrong and concerns a lot of people about how open the NFL is truly going to be to openly gay athletes in the future as if Sam stayed in the closet there is little doubt he would have been selected a lot higher. You can pick apart his tape to make yourself feel better, but you are lying to yourselves if you believe that him coming out as a gay man didn’t lead to a drop in his draft stock. If any teams passed on Sam because of his sexuality and the distraction it may bring they have a right to do so, but if that decision came down to the fact that Sam is a gay man then they are morally wrong and should be ashamed. Beyond Sam being discriminated against by NFL front offices this weekend, there are the bigots who openly are decrying Sam’s presence in the NFL and in the news cycle. Fans of the league will have their individual opinions and it is easy to ignore the message board bigotry that fills blogs and Twitter every day regardless, but most concerning have been (mostly off the record) comments from people employed by the NFL who aren’t open to allowing equal rights to potential/current gay employees for whatever reasons they may have. CFL wide receiver Maurice Price of the Calgary Stampeders as well as NBA Draft hopeful Marshall Henderson both disgraced themselves on Twitter in the aftermath of Sam’s historic kiss with his boyfriend on national television, continuing the narrow minded bigotry that many people at one time had towards interracial couples in public.
Column Chase Ruttig How would the general public have reacted if a prominent athlete made public comments about himself being disgusted at seeing a interracial couple kiss in 2014? Most would be appalled and rightfully call him a bigot, but when it is two gay men showing love and emotion during one of the most powerful sports moments of the year it is seemingly okay for that type of behavior to happen due to the “uncomfortability” of some to the idea of homosexuality. In the wake of the world’s disgust at Donald Sterling’s comments to his mistress as well as Anderson Cooper surrounding his backwards feelings towards black people despite owning the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers it was a pathetic irony to see large pockets of the internet and general public rise up to rain on Sam’s moment thanks to their prejudices. Ruining a young man’s greatest moment up until this point with their own inner hatred and uncomfortability with how someone else chooses how to love and by who he chooses to love. Those people ignore
the fact that for the NFL to head into a new generation the league will have to open its doors to people of all sexualities the same way the door was opened to people of all races. Gay rights are the new civil rights and it is just common policy that you shouldn’t be discriminated upon due to who they are, especially if like Sam, being who you are isn’t hurting anybody and is within the confines of the law. Religious beliefs hold many back from accepting Sam, something that is sad because homosexuality is simply a sin and not the mark of someone who is unfit for society. Especially a brave human like Sam who is just trying to live out his dream while also getting to be open about who he is and who he loves. Is that so wrong? If loving another human being makes you uncomfortable, you should be looking inwards to who you are as a person and not placing blame on Sam, the NFL, ESPN, NFL Network, or the St. Louis Rams for allowing the world to see that there is nothing wrong with being gay. For the NFL, and the
world to go forward, the “uncomfortable” feelings towards Sam’s presence in his chosen field of work needs to go away. For the sake of Sam, and for the millions of gay people who feel that they do not have equal rights themselves, that can be achieved eventually. For now, shame on the people who are causing a world of hurt with views that down the road are going to look downright silly. Michael Sam is an NFL player, a gay man, and the league is better having him in it than they would have been locking him out of a job that he earned by being one of the best defensive football players in one of the best conferences in the country. Be “uncomfortable” with it if you wish, but you are only delaying the inevitable by being against equal rights for gays in general, especially in the workplace something that many forgot to keep in mind
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when finding justifications for Sam plummeting through the draft a PR disaster that was waiting to happen if he wasn’t selected. At this day and age it is unacceptable to openly outcast a human being for being gay, and our society’s dark history with how we have treated a group that is different from the norm over our history has been disturbingly sad. Progress has been made, but the civil rights of gay people is still ignored when they are being discriminated against in the world of sports so openly by some. Sam is no different than the 200 plus names that were called over the weekend at the NFL Draft, but the fact that he is so different is a sign of how far we have to go before true equality is reached when it comes to gays and sport. Hopefully that process continues thanks to Sam’s special moment.
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AUCTIONS
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REAL ESTATE NEWS NOW UNDER NEWJodyLOCAL OWNERSHIP Johnson Owner/Design Consultant Move right in and enjoy this stunning two storey home with over 1800 square feet on a semi pie lot. Enjoy being located close to the Parkland Mall, Linden Square Mall and a split elementary school; parks are also just a short walking distance away! Come and enjoy this move in ready home!
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MLS® 485245
Spring Features
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City/Locn: Type : Style :
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As of May 1st, 2014
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108-345 Morrison Dr.
SANDI SHEWCHUK
621-9015
249,900 ®
319,900
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Each office independently owned & operated.
269A Hamilton Road, Yorkton, SK 306-783-6666 (Office) or email sshewchuk@remax-yorkton.ca
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Helping you is what we do.™ 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with heated garage. Open concept living, luxurious decorating, main floor laundry, large amount of kitchen cupboards, balcony, all appliances, central air, natural gas bbq hook-up, verticals and blinds included. Home must be viewed to be appreciated. Amenity room and 1/2 bathroom for personal use if necessary. Intercom, indoor postal units and indoor garage for your convenience. Built in 2011. Attractive entry with elevator. Condo fees $220. Ask Vange for a personal viewing at 621-7272. $ Price MLS® 493720
MLS® 495722
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PREMIER REALTY 45C Palliser Way, Yorkton
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MLS® 489171
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220 SECOND AVE., EBENEZER, SK $314,000 MLS 484764
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$192,900
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$174,900
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$249,900
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$4000ER INCENTIVE AS PURCH
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23 KING ST., YORKTON 489104
$239,900 MLS
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76 STILLWATER
$469,000 MLS
490966
$299,900
MLS 483937
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494604
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$189,000 MLS
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G Gavin Konkel Specializing in Farm, Acreage and Ag 306.641.9123 Corey Werner Owner/Broker 306.621.9680
corerealestateinc@gmail.com www.coreywerner.com 6111 HERITAGE LANE, GOOD SPIRIT ACR 61 ACRES
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$329,900 Size: 1,145 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1997 Bathrooms: 2 MLS® 496197
Brooke Niezgoda Residential Sales 306.621.2586
306. 782. 9680 125 BETTS AVENUE
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$55,000 Acreage MLS® 495363
40 SECOND AVE. N.,, YORKTON
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$62,000 Size: 728 sq. ft. Year Built: 1919 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 MLS® 495658
204-289 FIETZ STREET
FOR LEASE Year Built: 1957 $7.25 MLS® 495371
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 770 sq. ft.
Year Built: 1980 Taxes: $1191 (2013)
MLS® 487012
18 SWITZER BAY ®
S O LD by M L S
Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1992 Bathrooms: 4 Taxes: $3139 (2013) Size: 1,902 sq. ft. MLS® 493019
225 CIRCLEBROOKE DRIVE
$279,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2
Size: 1,144 sq. ft. Year Built: 1971 Taxes: $2074 (2013)
MLS® 484206 Text: CORE to 33344
#1 - 52 FENSON CRES., SUITE 1
$285,000 Size: 1079 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 2 Year Built: 2003 Bathrooms: 2 Taxes: $2151 (2013) MLS® 497302 Text: CORE18 to 33344
273 2ND AVENUE N.
$131,900 Size: 948 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 2 Year Built: 1931 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1236 (2012) MLS® 494294
187 SECOND AVENUE S.
30 WILLIS AVENUE ®
S O LD by M L S Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 1,632 sq. ft.
Year Built: 1976 Taxes: $1085 (2013)
MLS® 486673
50 TUPPER AVENUE
$179,000 Size: 1,296 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1912 Bathrooms: 2 Taxes: $1430 (2013) MLS® 487064
BUYERS INCENTIVE 33 MYRTLE AVE.
$186,900 Size: 1202 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1932 Bathrooms: 2 Taxes: $1377 MLS® 492808 Text: CORE28 to 33344
37 LAURIER AVENUE
$269,900 Size: 1,070 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 2013 Bathrooms: 3 Taxes: $0 (2013) MLS® 492274 Text: CORE25 to 33344
4 CHERRYDALE ROAD-ACREAGE
69 PARKLANE DRIVE ®
S O LD by M L S
74 BIGGS CRESCENT
S O LD by M L S
Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 2009 Bathrooms: 4 Taxes: $2501 (2013) Size: 1,581 sq. ft. MLS® 485245
Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1984 Bathrooms: 3 Taxes: $2507 (2013) Size: 1,278 sq. ft. MLS® 492471
6 BLACKWELL CRES.
261 MAPLE AVE.
$335,000 Size: 1,293 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1986 Bathrooms: 3 Taxes: $2574 (2013) MLS® 490431 Text: CORE5 to 33344
135 MORRISON DRIVE
$445,000 Size: 1,809 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1995 Bathrooms: 4 Taxes: $2803 (2013) MLS® 491920 Text: CORE10 to 33344
202 FOURTH AVE. S.
$188,000 Size: 816 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1954 Bathrooms: 2 Taxes: $1557 (2013) MLS® 491489 Text: CORE9 to 33344
224 PARK AVE. CHURCHBRIDGE
$50,000 Size: 616 sq. ft.
Size:1,645 sq. ft. Year Built: 1953 Taxes: $1887 (2013)
MLS® 484953 Text: CORE11 to 33344
312 OLDROYD DRIVE, CANORA BEACH
$150,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Size: 672 sq. ft. Year Built: 1985 Taxes: $1117 (2013)
MLS® 487951 Text: CORE19 to 33344
East Shore Estates SALTCOATS LAKE FRONT LOTS FOR SALE 2 - 23 Anderson Trail MLS® 488309 $ 39,900 Each Text: CORE22 to 33344
RM OF INSINGER-ONSLOW-ACREAGE 20 Acres
$79,900 Size: 880 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1945 Bathrooms: 1 MLS® 493169 Text: CORE1 to 33344
$609,000 Size: 2,180 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 Year Built: 2011 Bathrooms: 3 Taxes: $5000 (2013) MLS® 493102
220 CHRISTOPHER ST-THEODORE
$129,000 Size: 1,040 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1968 Bathrooms: 2 Taxes: $1000 (2013) MLS® 494106
310 GLASGOW AVE., SALTCOATS
$189,000 Year Built: 1976 Bedrooms: 5 Taxes: $1600 (2013) Bathrooms: 1 MLS® 491624
RM OF WALLACE 243-LUTZ ACREAGE 8 Acres
$175,000 Size: 988 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1952 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: 0.00 (2013) MLS® 484466 Text: CORE4 to 33344
Year Built: 1930 Taxes: $1093
MLS® 483644
$349,900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3
Size: 1,736 sq. ft. Year Built: 1988 Taxes: $2891 (2013)
MLS® 486915 Text: CORE33 to 33344
241 DOMINION STREET
$199,900 Size: 1,180 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 2011 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1200 (2013) MLS® 490594
193 SIXTH AVE. N.
#104-289 FIETZ ST.
$99,900 Size: 981.88 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1912 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1115 MLS® 469424
$159,900 Size: 1,011 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1981 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1267 (2013) MLS® 492721
78 WELLINGTON AVE.
120 DRUMMOND AVE.
$147,000 Size: 720 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 2 Year Built: 1949 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1262 (2013) MLS® 494385
RM OF COTE - WEBER-ACREAGE
5 Acres
$251,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
22 ERICHSEN PLACE
®
$179,000 Size: 1056 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1959 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $897 MLS® 476867 Text: CORE26 to 33344
212 TAYLOR AVE., SPRINGSIDE
12 Acres
$108,000 Size: 1136 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Year Built: 1966 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1300 (2013) MLS® 477864 Text: CORE15 to 33344
10 FERNIE ST., THEODORE
$35,000 Size: 572 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 2 Year Built: 1950 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $1 (2013) MLS® 490276 Text: CORE16 to 33344
240 6TH STREET, BREDENBURY
$349,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Size: 1350 sq. ft. Year Built: 2009 Taxes: $1940
MLS® 485543 Text: CORE14 to 33344
HWY. 9-COMMERCIAL LOT
$330,000 Size: 1,120 sq. ft.
Year Built: 1974
MLS® 495204
116 REESE ST., THEODORE
$115,000 Size: 1,573 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 6 Year Built: 1953 Bathrooms: 3 Taxes: $1 (2013) MLS® 490278 Text: CORE29 to 33344
311 THIRD ST. BREDENBURY
$155,000 Size: 1334 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 6 Year Built: 1967 Bathrooms: 2 Taxes: $1424 MLS® 477123 Text: CORE27 to 33344
RM OF ORKNEY - FISHER
$284,900 Size: 1,250 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Year Built: 1961 Bathrooms: 3 Taxes: $1272 (2013) MLS® 488999 Text: CORE31 to 33344
12 REESE STREET, THEODORE
$49,900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Size: 776 sq. ft. Year Built: 1953 Taxes: $823 (2013) MLS® 486859
RM OF WALLACE 243-KONKEL Acreage - 27 Acres
$289,000 Size: 1,131 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 2 Year Built: 1950 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $0.00 (2013) MLS® 484532 Text: CORE12 to 33344
RM OR ORKNEY RM OF ORKNEY NESSETH/PARCELG NESSETH PARCEL J 15 Acres
$139,900 Acres: 6 Taxes: $280 (2013) MLS® 488118
$474,000 Acres: 160 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 1,118 sq. ft. Year Built: 1979 MLS® 488645
$369,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 1118 sq. ft. Year Built: 1979 Taxes: $1852 (2013) MLS® 488611
7 Acres
$109,000
$89,000
MLS® 488959
MLS® 488957