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Thursday, May 21, 2015 - Volume 18, Number 14

METER IMPROVEMENTS – Over the next five weeks, SaskEnergy and Grid One Solutions will be upgrading the city’s gas meters to include a wireless module for remote meter reads, part of SaskEnergy’s Advance Metering Infrastructure plans. The goal of the project is to have actual gas reads on every bill as well as no longer requiring physical meter checking. Pictured above, Nathan Brown installs a meter at a residence on King Street.

Gutsy Walk starts up again in Yorkton

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s annual Gutsy Walk is coming back to Yorkton, with the goal of making people in the city more aware of what people with Crohn’s and Colitis have to live with, as well as providing funds for research and education. On June 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brodie and Winchester walking path, people in the city will be walking to help the cause.

Breanne Kelly, Gutsy Walk chair admits they have a modest goal for this year’s event, as they build support and awareness in the community. It is a 5km run or walk and she says that the goal is to have a fun family event. She notes that people can get their running times if they want, but they can also just walk casually, there will be face painting for kids and a barbecue for everyone in the area. It’s open for whatever people want to enjoy.

Becoming involved in the event because she has Crohn’s herself, Kelly says that for her it’s just about getting involved with something she knows can make a difference. She says her initial plan was to just volunteer, but was convinced to chair the event. She says it’s her first time doing it, but she is glad to start it back up and build awareness in the community.

“Now that there’s more and more people being diagnosed, and

younger and younger people are being diagnosed, I think it’s important that we break down the stigma around it and put it out there for people to know.”

Kelly was diagnosed when she was 15, she says that she has spent weeks at a time in the hospital in order to heal. She says that as an internal disease, and one where many of the symptoms involve the bathroom, there is a reluctance to talk about it and discuss

what Crohn’s and Colitis actually are. She says that while she might look fine when the disease flares up, it can take weeks to recover, something which people need to understand.

“I find it’s one of those diseases where you look okay and people assume you’re fine.

They say you don’t show it. Getting awareness that it’s an issue, it’s there, and it’s okay for people to still look healthy on the outside but inside they could be

fighting a whole different thing.”

One of the reasons why Kelly believes people should get involved is for the kids with the disease, as diagnosis is happening at a very young age. She says that she had a great deal of difficulty at 15 and growing while dealing with the limited amount of nutrition she could get, and can’t imagine what it must be like for a much younger kid.

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The Government of Saskatchewan will provide $700,000 in funding to 15 airports across the province through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP).

Funds for the 50 per cent cost-shared program will be used to enhance infrastructure so that community and regionally-owned airports can continue to serve the growing province.

Airports receiving funding through the CAP program this year

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Funding for airports across the province for lighting replacement; and Yorkton, $41,140 for runway and taxiway improvements.

“To qualify for funding, airports must support economic development, accessibility, or safety initiatives like air ambulance or medivac services.

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Gutsy Walk starts up again in Yorkton Cont.’ from Page 1A “They have to learn at a very young age what to eat, how to live their life, where’s the washroom all the time.

For them that’s got to be hard.”

People with Crohn’s and Colitis need lots of

medications and they are very limited in what food they can actually eat.

“For me, I steer clear of gluten and dairy and sugar and anything that could make it flare up... To go somewhere and eat what you want is a luxury that people

with Crohn’s or Colitis don’t really have.”

She says their goals are modest because it is the first year back, but they want to have a foundation to build on for future years. The current goal is $5,000 for the walk in this year. The biggest thing

is to establish Crohn’s and Colitis Canada in Yorkton.

The money raised goes to a few different things. Research is a big one, as they look for new treatments for the disease, but they also spend money on education, whether it is for

people with the disease or educating people overall.

To get involved, people can visit www. gutsywalk.ca or even just come on the day to learn more, whether they come for the walk, the barbecue, or just to learn more about what

Crohn’s and Colitis involves. Registration begins at 12 p.m. They can also contact Kelly at 306-471-4096 or breannek@hotmail.com.

“We’re hoping people come out, even if they’re just curious what the day is going to be like.”

Film Festival has something for everyone Nature Saskatchewan.

“After watching this film, I thought we had a tremendous opportunity to partner with Nature Saskatchewan this year,” said Randy Goulden, YFF executive director. “It really explores the themes of reconnecting with your environment and disconnecting from some of the distractions that exist around us, and I just thought that would be a fantastic theme to explore and present to our two school partners.”

The Festival also announced it is hosting former Yorkton resident Roy Cross, who has enjoyed considerable success in the film industry. Cross will serve as a jury head and moderate a panel discussion entitled “Limited Parameters” that explores how to use non-budgetary restrictions during the writing process to fuel

creativity.

“We’re very excited to have Roy in town for this year’s festival,” Goulden said. “People are familiar with the festival, having been here for 68 years, but it’s nice to be able to also point to former residents who have gone on to success in the film industry.

Yorkton is full of talented people, and it’s nice to be able to welcome back someone who grew up here, explored their artistic

beginnings in our community, and then achieved success in their field.”

Cross got his start in film as a teenager shooting Super 8 movies around town. He went on to forge a career as a writer, director and producer after receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Regina and a Masters from Concordia.

The Festival officially starts Thursday evening with the Painted

Hand Casino Opening Night Screening featuring Ain’t About the Money, a documentary

hope

Last week as the Yorkton Film Festival prepared for its kickoff, there were some last minute announcements.

As part of this year’s festival, students of Dr. Brass and Yorkdale schools will have an opportunity to view a film, interact with the filmmaker and participate in related activities.

All the Time in the World documents filmmaker Suzanne Crocker’s family journey to disconnect from modern lifestyle and live simply in the remote wilderness of the Canadian north.

Organizers will reinforce the film’s theme of disconnecting from modern technology and reconnecting with nature to students with a hike through the Ravine Ecological Preserve.

The film is presented in partnership with

portrait of bluesman and former Yorktonite, Big Dave McLean.

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Time to axe the tax on tax The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on the federal government to end the practice of applying the HST/GST after provincial and federal excise taxes have already been charged. This practice of “tax-on-tax” was highlighted as part of the CTF’s 17th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day, with press conferences held across the country from Victoria to Saint John.

Back in 2004, as Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper said “the fastest and easiest way to give Canadians relief at the pump is for the federal government to stop charging GST on top of gasoline excise taxes. It’s time to axe the tax on the tax.”

For example, in Ontario, the tax-on-tax costs drivers an extra 3 cents per litre. Eliminating this hidden tax would save Canadian drivers a total of $1.5 billion each year.

“There are lots of drivers who will drive across town to save 3 cents per litre, and yet that savings could be passed on to them instantly if the federal government just stopped taxing their own taxes,” said CTF Research Director Jeff Bowes. “Stephen Harper knew this was the right thing to do in 2004 and he should know it’s the right thing to do in 2015.”

The CTF’s annual Gas Tax Honesty Day report shows that taxes make up most of the price difference between at the pump from province to province, and even city to city. Alberta has the lowest gas prices because it has the lowest gas taxes and Vancouver and Montreal have the highest prices because they have the highest gas taxes.

“On average Canadians are paying 34 per cent of the price at the pump in gas taxes,” said Bowes, “It’s 39 per cent in in Vancouver and Quebec. It’s a hidden tax rip-off that all Canadians bear, but some worse than others.”

The CTF is also calling on the federal government to eliminate the 1.5 cents-per-litre federal “deficit elimination” gas tax. The tax was introduced in 1995 to balance the budget, but when the budget was balanced in 1997 the tax stayed.

It survived 11 surpluses between 1997 and 2007.

“Last time the federal government ran surpluses, motorists kept paying this ‘deficit elimination tax,’ but now that the federal government is in surplus again, it’s time for this tax to go,” concluded Bowes.

Canadian Taxpayers Association

Two-tier MRI system wrong Opposition Leader Cam Broten used Thursday’s May 14th question period in the legislature to blast the government’s scheme to allow some people to jump the line and pay for their MRIs, instead of fixing the system for everyone.

The bill to change Saskatchewan to a two-tier, partly-for-profit system was tabled by the government Wednesday afternoon. Broten said he doesn’t support making families pay for their MRI, or making people wait longer if they can’t afford to pay.

“Saskatchewan’s MRI wait times are too long for everyone. But, instead of fixing them for everyone, the Sask. Party’s plan is to just let some people pay to jump to the front of the line,” said Broten. “It’s not common sense, and evidence from other provinces shows it’s likely to backfire by making the system worse for everyone.”

As a result of moving to a two-tier MRI system in Alberta, that province experiences outrageous wait times. Half of patients get their scan within 80 days, with nearly everyone else waiting as much as 247 days. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan patients typically wait 28 days with nearly everyone getting their scan within 88, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

Broten said Saskatchewan’s wait times absolutely need to improve – but the two-tier Alberta experience shows that makes things worse.

Broten also points out that two-tier diagnos-

tics will increase wait times for surgeries for most people.

“You can create two lines for MRIs, but there’s still only one line for surgery,” said Broten.

“People who can’t afford to pay for their MRI – many seniors and young families included – will wait longer for surgery while anyone who paid leapfrogs ahead on the surgery list.”

Broten said Saskatchewan families already have to cope with health care debt as a result of paying the highest ambulance fees in the country. The government took thousands of middleclass seniors off the drug plan that caps prescription prices in March. With cuts, shortages and staffing problems throughout health care, more and more families are having to turn to extra nursing care paid out-of-pocket.

“Parents anxious about their little one or a spouse concerned for their partner will face the tough decision to rack up credit card debt or take out a loan in order to pay for that MRI,” said Broten. “I want a province in which you hand over your Saskatchewan health card when you need care – not your credit card. The Sask. Party proposal is to charge people in a desperate situation.”

Broten said the first priority should be adding capacity within the single-payer system so everyone can have an MRI scan, for free, as quickly as they need it.

The roads did not come out of spring unscathed The back roads in this area are starting to get a bit treacherous. I’ve noticed this as I’ve travelled them in the evenings, looking for interesting things to photograph, a lot of previously easy to handle routes and typically well maintained roads have developed soft spots, frost boils and other things that I don’t particularly want to deal with in a sensible hatchback with no ground clearance.

This is not the fault of the Rural Municipalities.

It’s their problem, of course, the roads are under their jurisdiction and they will be the ones inevitably called upon to do the repairs, but they didn’t cause the damage to occur, either through neglect or poor repairs. Even doing a good job, they’re still coming up against a huge number of bad spots on the rural roads. They might have difficulty getting ahead of the game this year, however, as the roads are so universally bad, and problem spots are so ubiquitous, that it would take more resources than they could possibly have to get ahead of the game. It’s not like it’s a perfect situation within the city, either, because there have been road problems in urban areas as well. It seems like no matter where you go in this part of the province, you have to be always on alert for a rough patch or a missing bit of roadway, lest you damage something.

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Column Devin Wilger It’s not the fault of any level of government, actually. It’s the kind of thing that you have to address once the spring thaw happens and you get a clear picture of how the roads handled the winter. There could be examinations of different road building techniques, specifically methods built to handle the excessive amount of water that has defined this area for the past several years. It’s an aftershock of the new wet reality, one coming after years of flooding and saturated ground, now we have to deal with roads that are slowly disintegrating after too much water has chipped away at their foundations.

To be honest, even if the roads here are beginning to get difficult to traverse it could be worse. The

flooding of the Quill Lakes region is unprecedented and since the water has nowhere to really go it’s putting homes and livelihoods at risk. There, the water has nowhere to really go and has been building up steadily over the past few years, areas that were clearly dry decades ago have been lakes for so long younger people might not realize how strange it was.

While it might be tempting to blame government there, it’s also a case where nobody really knows what to do with all that water, it’s not like we can run a big hose to the drought stricken areas of California.

This might appear to be just complaining, observing once again that this entire region has suddenly found itself with more water than we know what to do with. After all, this is going to cost millions of dollars, whether in road repairs or lost income for the people who can’t access farm land because it’s basically a lake. But then again, we have an opportunity as well. We can learn how to build new roads, some that can handle the new environmental reality, and we can use that knowledge for the next area that is saturated with water. We can learn how to deal with drainage for the next lake that spills over its traditional banks. And once we learn all that, the patterns will probably just shift all over again.

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Minimum care standards needed

Middle class needs a break

To the Editor: The Ombudsman report on seniors care highlights an issue CUPE members have been struggling with for years – ensuring that long term care facilities have adequate staff in place to ensure seniors receive quality care.

“The complexity of care has changed dramatically in long term care. Years ago residents in facilities were somewhat mobile and able to do things for themselves.

That is no longer the case,” said Gordon Campbell, president of CUPE’s Saskatchewan Health Care Council.

“Residents need assistance with getting

dressed, bathing, eating, and toileting. A high number suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

“The government must improve staffing levels at long term care facilities.

“Our members are doing the best they can with limited time,” Campbell added.

“With the current staffing levels, our members barely have time to take care of residents’ basic needs and have no time to support their emotional and social needs.”

Many members working in long term care facilities report that staff is not replaced when on sick leave or

other short term leave.

“This adds to workload and impacts their ability to deliver quality care. The government should abandon its directive to health regions to save money by not replacing staff.

This policy is making the situation worse,” said Campbell.

CUPE is recommending that the government implement a minimum care standard to ensure adequate staffing levels to meet the needs of patients.

“The Ministry of Health guidelines are vague and are not enforced,” said Campbell.

“We need a legislated minimum of four hours of care per resident per

day. This will ensure our members provide the care that our seniors need and deserve.

“We would like to echo the Ombudsman’s recommendation that the government conduct a consultation process to develop a fulsome long term care strategy with the involvement of all stakeholders,” added Campbell.

CUPE is the largest health care union in Saskatchewan, representing over 13,600 members. Many of CUPE’s members work in long term care facilities, including Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home.

Canadian Union of Public Employees

Senators deny public requests To the Editor: On Wednesday, May 15 the Conservative-controlled Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs shut down debate on the controversial antiunion bill C-377.

This was after only 3 meetings and 23 witnesses had appeared.

In response to questions from Senator Pierrette Ringuette, the Chair informed the Committee that 75 organizations and 249 individuals had formally requested an opportunity to testify.

Upon the revelation of this information, Senator Ringuette immediately put forward a motion for the committee to reconsider its decision to not hear from additional witnesses, but this motion was defeated by the Conservative majority on the Committee.

The Conservative-controlled Committee had only allowed 7 per cent of those Canadians who wished to be heard to appear.

The list of those denied their request to speak includes some of the country’s largest unions, smaller locals, and union members themselves, including Confédération des syndicats nationaux, Labourers International Union of North America, Canadian Teachers Federation, Canada’s Building Trades Unions, and Canadian Federation of Nurses.

There were numerous legal and constitutional experts who wanted to express their concerns.

Witnesses speaking to specific issues surrounding the release of sensitive information, including personal finances and mutual funds, were denied.

Several senators expressed concern that the committee agreed to hear certain individuals who made allegations against certain unions, but the committee refused the requests by those unions for an opportunity to present their responses.

Conservative Senators defend-

ed their position, saying that they “sought witnesses who could speak to the constitutionality of the bill” – but in fact, most of the witnesses called by the Committee had no constitutional expertise and did not even address the constitutionality of the bill in their testimony – and that their goal was “not simply to rehear witnesses who had appeared before Banking” (the Senate Banking Committee that studied the bill in 2013) – but in fact, the Committee did hear witnesses who had appeared before the Banking Committee and declined to hear many who had not.

In the result, the Committee failed in its job to properly and fully study the bill before it, having refused to allow testimony on the many unintended consequences of the bill.

The Committee also failed in its responsibility to Canadians, to allow them a voice in Canada’s Parliament.

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Trade negotiations underway To the Editor: It is a bit hard to tell, but Canada is part of one of the largest trade negotiations that have ever taken place. Hard to tell because not many seem to want to talk about it.

Canadian reaction to the negotiations seems a bit like a five-year old putting their hands over their eyes and hoping noone sees them. That needs to change.

I am talking about The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. These talks are rapidly running to the finish line. Canada is at risk of being last in the race. Canadians cannot afford to let that happen.

What is at stake? The twelve countries involved in this Asia-Pacific deal make up 40 percent of the world’s gross domestic product. Canada is a trading nation. We cannot afford to take a back seat in 40 percent of the world’s economic activity.

Canada has some sensitivities in the negotiations. We are not unique.

Everyone one of the twelve countries around the table have sensitive domestic issues. These range from the U.S. “buy America” programming, sugar, cars, clothing and of course agriculture.

What does make Canada unique is that the other 11 TPP partners are talking about their sensitivities, while Canada seems to be waiting. Other TPP members have indicated that Canada risks being left out of the deal completely if we don’t quickly come to the table.

There is much to gain.

Incomes in the AsiaPacific region are rapidly rising. Trade between Asian-Pacific countries is growing faster than any other region in the world. Countries in the TPP are not just importing more, they are importing higher quality.

This is an ideal opportunity for Canadian farmers and the entire agri-

culture value chain. We are very good at sup Just as there is much to gain, there is much to lose. Asian-Pacific countries are top buyers of Canadian grains and oilseeds. They are one of our most consistent customers. What happens to this market if competitors like the U.S. and Australia gain preferential access?

The status quo is simply not an option. Either Canada is part of the TPP agreement and is able to participate in the region’s growth or we are left on the sidelines while our competitors gain the benefits of better market access.

Canadian participation should really be a no-brainer, but Canada will likely be asked to make decisions at an inconvenient time.

Inconvenient because these decisions will need to be made before October 19th (election-day in Canada, for those who are not political junkies).

Elections are a difficult

time for political leaders to talk about sensitive issues, including sensitive trade negotiations.

Elections are also an easy time for politicians to attack their opponents for making difficult decisions that are in the best interest of the Canadian economy.

This is why all of Canadian agriculture, especially farmers, need to speak up and be heard.

We need to remind politicians from all parties that we depend on trade.

When Canada joined the TPP negotiations Prime Minister Harper indicated a “determination to diversify our exports and to create jobs, growth and longterm prosperity for Canadian families.” I could not agree more. It is time for Canada to get back in the race and cross the finish line with our partners and realize these benefits.

Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada

To the Editor: Justin Trudeau’s plan to achieve greater fairness for middle-class families, and all those working so hard just to get to the middle-class, is a constructive mixture of progressive social policy and sound economics. Announced two weeks ago, it was the first of several Liberal policy initiatives coming this spring and summer. Stay tuned for more.

The plan is progressive and fair because it’s related to income levels and focused on “need”. In other words, for those on lower incomes where needs are greater, more support is provided. The plan is good economics because it’s simple, efficient and transparent in putting more dollars into the hands of lower and middle income families who will quickly reinvest that money in the economy. Reducing inequality is good for economic growth.

Carefully costed to be fiscally responsible, accounting for all revenues, expenditures and offsets, Mr. Trudeau’s plan has two components: (a) a targeted and much improved Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families defray the costs of raising kids up to the age of 18; and (b) a Middle-Class Tax Cut which lowers the tax rate on that portion of Canadians’ incomes between about $45,000 and $90,000.

The new CCB would provide some $22-billion in targeted financial assistance annually to families who need it.

That’s $4-billion more than current federal child benefit programs.

The money would come from consolidating three existing family “benefit” schemes, adding in the annual saving from not proceeding with the flawed Income Splitting idea that the late Jim Flaherty said was too expensive and unfair, and then topping that up with tax dollars saved by cutting such things as wasteful government advertising and exorbitant spending on external consultants.

The existing programs are a hodge-podge of inconsistencies. Some are means-tested, others are not. Some are taxable, others are not. Because some are dribbled out in small equal amounts across the entire income scale, top to bottom, they are inadequate for some families and superfluous to others.

The government’s tax rules add further complications, some of them quite perverse. Families with the same number of kids and the same incomes, can end up being treated in sharply different ways, depending on whether they have one-parent or two, or one-income or two. Income splitting on top of that provides a further bonus of $2,000 to some of those with earnings of a quarter-of-a-million, but nothing at all for the single mom or dad at the poverty line.

By rolling all these funds together, topping them up with money saved from eliminating waste, and then targeting lower and middle income families, the new CCB would provide a lot more help per child every month, completely tax-free, to nine out of ten Canadian families.

Mr. Trudeau’s plan starts at $6400 per year for every child under six years of age in the lowest income families (i.e., those with a total family income below $30,000). For children over 6 but under 18, these lowest income families would receive $5400 annually. The new CCB would be gradually reduced as family incomes get bigger. The benefit would phase out entirely at $160,000 of income (if the family has one child over 6) and at $190,000 (if the family has one child under 6).

Take the example of the statistically “median” Canadian family – two parents, two kids (4 and 8 years old), with a total income of $90,000. Under current child benefit programs, such a family gets about $3300 a year. Under Justin Trudeau’s plan, they would get $5875 – better than $2500 per year MORE. Repeat: Because it’s focused, linked to income/need, and tax-free, Mr. Trudeau’s plan would provide MORE to nine out of ten families!

The other element of the plan – the Middle-Class tax cut – is pretty straight-forward. The tax rate applicable to the “middle” income bracket (approx. $45k - $90k) will be chopped by 1.5 points, from the existing 22 per cent down to 20.5 per cent.

To cover the cost of providing this tax break at the middle level, we will ask the top one-percent of high-earning Canadians to pay a little more. A new upper income tax bracket would be created. The top rate would be 33 per cent on that portion of higher incomes above $200,000.

People in this upper income range contribute a great deal to the success and well-being of this country, economically and otherwise. They include many generous nationbuilders. We’re asking them to do a little more to achieve greater fairness and strength for the middle class and all those working so hard just to get there. A successful middle class with expectations of progress and upward mobility is good for all of us.

Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament Wascana

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Gift of Life walk planned

Kidney disease (Alport Syndrome) has been a part of Audrey Parisloff’s life for many years, affecting four generations of loved ones. The immediate family has been burdened with this disease for years.

Audrey’s oldest brother fell captive to the disease and passed away at a young age, and the youngest brother was also diagnosed with the disease and was fortunate to receive a kidney transplant. His transplant was a success for 26 years. In 2004 he passed away.

In 1999, Audrey’s nephew had a successful kidney transplant. His donor was her nephew’s father. Alport Syndrome is a part of his life too.

In June 2007, the family was devastated to learn that the gene was passed on to yet another generation. At the age of 15, grandson Bradley was diagnosed with Alport Syndrome as well. His life was consumed with dialysis for over 2-½ years. He was on the waiting list for

a transplant.

On September 23, 2011 Bradley received the call that he had been waiting for. An angel signed his/ her donor card and was a match for Bradley’s kidney. In the early morning of September 24, Bradley, along with his mom Lenora, was air transported to Edmonton where he received his “Gift of Life.” Words cannot express the gratitude the entire family has for the donor and his/her family.

Audrey and her family would like to encourage everyone to sign their organ donor card and tell your family and friends of wishes. You can show support on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at this year’s event to raise awareness for the importance of organ donation.

There is no greater gift than the “Gift of Life.”

Signing your donor card and speaking to your family and friends about your wishes truly works.

The event will be held in Yorkton at Jaycee Beach on Sunday, June

14, 2015. Take a short walk or choose a longer 4K walk (or run) or just come out to enjoy the morning with us!

Register online at www.kidney.ca/sk/walk or call Audrey Parisloff at 306-783-5259 for a pledge package.

Practice safe barbecuing

As you head out to the grill, it’s important to remember that eating undercooked meat, or foods that have come into contact with raw or undercooked meat, can cause food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness). Symptoms of foodborne illness can include stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and diarrhea.

Approximately 1 in 8 people get sick from foodborne illness every year in Canada. Many of these cases could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.

You can help lower your risk of foodborne illness by handling and cooking raw meat carefully. Here are some important safety tips to follow: Storing Always store raw meat in a refrigerator or cooler at 4ºC (40ºF) or below.

If using a cooler, pack it with ice, keep it out of direct sunlight and don’t open it too often.

Meat packages should be well sealed and placed at the bottom of your refrigerator or cooler so that juices don’t come in contact with other food products.

Cleaning

Wash your hands, cutting boards, countertops, knives and other utensils thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after handling all raw foods, especially meat.

Grilling Colour alone is not a reliable indicator that meat is safe to eat. Use a digital food thermometer to ensure meat has reached a safe internal temperature.

Check the temperature by inserting the thermometer through the thickest part of the meat.

When cooking beef hamburgers, remove patties from the grill and insert the thermometer through the side, all the way to the middle.

When cooking several pieces of meat, check the temperature of each piece.

Use clean utensils and plates when removing cooked meat from the grill.

Wash the thermometer in hot, soapy water between every temperature reading (including between every piece of meat).

Keep food hot until it is ready to serve.

Safe internal cooking temperatures are listed

in the chart below: Food/Temperature Beef, veal and lamb (pieces and whole cuts) • Medium-rare • 63°C (145°F) • Medium • 71°C (160°F) • Well done • 77°C (170°F) Mechanically tenderized beef or veal (solid cut) • 63°C (145°F) Steak (turn over at least twice during cooking) • 63°C (145°F) Pork (pieces and whole cuts) • 71°C (160°F) Poultry (e.g., chicken, turkey, duck) • Pieces • 74°C (165°F) • Whole • 82°C (180°F) Ground meat and meat mixtures (e.g., burgers, sausages, meatballs, meatloaf, casseroles) • Beef, veal, lamb and pork • 71°C (160°F) • Poultry • 74°C (165°F) Egg dishes • 74°C (165°F) Others (e.g., hot dogs, leftovers) • 74°C (165°F)

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Local youth featured in War Amps campaign Jake Kahoot is a normal 10-year-old kid. He goes to school, swims, participates in all the same activities as his classmates and hangs around with friends.

The only difference is, he is missing his right foot and part of his lower leg.

Jake, who is featured in the brochure for the War Amps’ 2015 key tag campaign, was born missing bones in his foot and it had to be amputated.

The Grade 4 St. Paul’s student got hooked up with War Amps, though, and receives a new prosthetic annually from the organization through its Child Amputee (CHAMP) program.

That allows him to get along pretty much as if he never lost his foot.

“Rock climbing I’m not so good at, but everything else I’m really good at,” he said. “[War Amps] helped me a lot and if they would have never helped me, I don’t know, but my parents told me that they had two decisions, either leave me how I am and just sit there at home and do nothing or do the surgery so I can be normal and go play.”

Five years ago, Jake attended a seminar in Winnipeg and became a CHAMP ambassador. In that role he embodies the War Amps founding philosophy of “amputees helping amputees.”

And, although his own situation is the result of a birth defect, his message is one of prevention.

“A lot of commercials and that for the War

Amps say, ‘play safe,’ because that’s what happens when you’re not playing safe, you can lose a leg or an arm.”

Jake’s good fortune and all the good work done by War Amps is funded in part by their key tag and address label campaigns. Last week, the tags started going out to subscribers.

For those not familiar, the tags are coded with a unique number that allows the finder of a lost set of keys to drop them in any mailbox for return to the owner.

Tags can be ordered any time at www. waramps.ca or by calling toll-free 800-2503030.

JAKE (left) with his fellow Champ, Jabari Amadi, of Shell Lake.

Changes in application process for hunters Changes to Saskatchewan’s big game draw application process for 2015 mean that hunters will need to track down HAL before they have the opportunity to track down any animals.

HAL is the Ministry of Environment’s online hunting, angling and trapping licence system – and this year it is the gateway for big game draw applications, which need to be completed and submitted before the draw closes at midnight June 2.

“The process is modernized and streamlined to make it easier for hunters and anglers. Everything you need is in one place,” said Travis Williams of the ministry’s Fish and Wildlife Branch, noting that HAL allows for the purchase of licences at any time – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – using a personal account. “In addition to it being a one-stop shop, security on the HAL system has recently been upgraded to better secure personal information.

Users are now required to have a password to further protect their account.”

Creating a HAL account is a quick and easy one-time only requirement and most hunters already have one. If you’ve previously purchased a Saskatchewan hunting, angling or trapping licence, or if you applied for the big game draw last year, then you’re already registered. Those who are registered have been assigned a HAL identification number, which can be used for all future licence purchasing. Please ensure that your personal information is current

and up to date. For Saskatchewan residents, this includes confirming that your name and date of birth is exactly as it appears on your Saskatchewan Health Services Card.

The big game draw is a method used to fairly distribute the limited number of hunting licences to Saskatchewan residents for big game animals such as mule deer, elk and moose.

The draw uses a system of priority pools to ensure that all applicants are treated equally with a higher priority being given to those who have not been drawn for a number of years.

The big game draw’s availability on HAL this year means users will be able to apply for the draw through their online HAL account instead of the Ministry of Environment website. Users will also be able to update and review submitted applications, check pool status history and purchase their awarded licences from their online account.

“The big game draw is really popular, so I would encourage hunters to apply early,” said Williams, who has one more tip for those interested in entering in the draw: “Make sure to read the big game draw supplement. It has important information to help hunters in applying for the big game draw regarding season dates, quotas for each species and instructions on how to check your draw results.”

The big game draw is held in June and results will be available by mid-July.

For more information about HAL and the big game draw, including the 2015 big

game draw supplement, visit www.environment.gov.sk.ca/ BigGameDraw or environment.gov.sk.ca/ licences

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Standing up against discrimination We Canadians are rightfully proud of our country’s tolerance and diversity. However, we must not forget that our laws have not always reflected this attitude.

In 1923, Parliament passed the Chinese Immigration Act — also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act — which unjustly banned (with very few exemptions) Chinese immigration to Canada. This legislation was passed despite the fact that over the previous 38 years, the government had collected $23 million from Chinese immigrants through the equally disgraceful head tax charged during that period.

Yet, despite the unfair treatment that took place over decades, Chinese immigrants remained loyal to Canada.

In the years before the Immigration Act, Chinese immigrants were integral in help-

ing complete the toughest parts of the Canadian Pacific Railway and uniting our young nation.

After war broke out in Europe during the Second World War, Chinese-Canadians continued to show their patriotism by volunteering for the Canadian Armed Forces. They served with distinction, even being called upon

by Great Britain to serve in the Special Operations Executive.

However, even after the war ended, this unjust treatment remained in place.

These brave Veterans were not given equal treatment under the law and their families were denied the right to immigrate to Canada.

Fortunately, it didn’t take much longer for lawmakers to see the error of their ways. In May of 1947, the Government of Canada struck down the Chinese Immigration

Workplace safety a must

If someone becomes unconscious and stops breathing at work, does everyone know what is expected of them? Not having a safety plan at work may be detrimental to a person’s life.

First Aid training and preparing a proper emergency plan will assist in providing the best emergency care.

Some considerations for creating a Safety Plan for your workplace: 1. Know the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for your organization by referring to the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act. Each work site has different requirements based on number of workers, distance from medical facilities, and if the working environment is isolated. A minimum requirement for all sites is a first aid kit, a first aid manual, a register, and emergency information. For help determining requirements, contact your local St. John Ambulance office.

2. Focus on incident prevention.

Having plans in place to keep employees and customers safe at all times will help avoid situations where first aid is needed. Having people in your office trained in first aid will also lessen the severity of incidents that do happen.

3. Know how to take charge in an emergency situation. The quicker the fallen worker is treated, the stronger the chance of survival.

Proper preparation for emergency situations will ensure that employees can organize themselves more effectively and know exactly what to do.

St. John Ambulance offers safety

coordination workshops to ensure employees know their roles in emergency situations.

4. Stock the office with proper first aid materials. Having an OHS first aid kit and an AED on-site allows for quicker response times for emergency situations.

Making these materials accessible to all employees is also important so that they are available when they are needed and not locked away, lengthening the response time.

Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.

For over 125 years, Canadians have trusted St. John Ambulance for quality first aid training and products. St. John Ambulance is a volunteer based nonprofit charity dedicated to improving the health and safety of Canadians.

St. John First Aid courses help support community projects throughout Saskatchewan. See what St. John can do for you – call 1-888-273-0003, visit www.sja.ca or LIKE St. John at www. facebook.com/ StJohnSask.

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by Garry Breitkreuz Act. Central to changing this unjust law was the bravery shown by people such as Douglas Jung. Mr. Jung was a patriotic Canadian who served his country with bravery during WWII,

and dedicated himself to helping stop discrimination against Chinese-Canadians.

In fact, Mr. Jung ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1957 federal election. Just ten short

years after the Chinese Immigration Act was struck down, Mr. Jung became Canada’s first Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament.

Stories such as Mr. Jung’s remind us that the society we live in today was not created overnight. Rather, it was built through the hard work of those who were determined to change it for the better.

In 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper helped address this period in our history by formally apologizing on behalf of the

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Government of Canada for imposing a head tax on Chinese immigrants.

Only by remembering how far we’ve come can we continue to ensure that society continues to be tolerant and accepting of all walks of life.

This May, we celebrate the 68th anniversary of the end of the Chinese Immigration Act and remind ourselves of the bravery of the Chinese-Canadians who fought discrimination and injustice, and helped build a better Canada.

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Parkland College graduates ready for mining

Photo (left to right): Benjamin Williamson (instructor), Larry Pearen (Emergency Services Coordinator, Parkland College), Leah Lejoure, Barbara Lavallee, Daphne Lavallee, Shane Kenny, Timothy Haywahe, Celeste Bigstone, Faith Gordon, Steven Thomas, Ashley Papequash, April Papequash, Louise Starr, Leo Sabit, Kyle Sinclair, Engin Özberk (Executive Director, IMII), Ken Thorne, Stephen Rosowsky (Training & Business Development Director, Parkland College). Not pictured: Dudi Lavalee.

A group of Parkland College students was celebrated in Fort Qu’Appelle on Thursday as their mining readiness course winds down. Fifteen students in the Introduction to Mining program have completed 22 weeks of classes, safety training, and skills preparation in the Fort Qu’Appelle area.

They will be on work placements May 20-29 to complete the course.

The introductory program is part of a multiyear agreement signed last July between Parkland College, Carlton Trail College, and International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII). The Essential Skills project aims to give the Aboriginal students a solid foundation upon which to build their skills and to prepare them for

work in Saskatchewan’s mining industry. Six of the students have already received employment offers.

The Introduction to Mining program, funded

by IMII, has the colleges working together with a number of companies to develop an Aboriginal workforce for potash mines and processing facilities. The students, who come from seven First Nations bands in the Parkland region, have toured three mines in this program: Mosaic’s underground operation at Colonsay, K + S Potash’s solution mine near Bethune, and PotashCorp’s underground mine at Lanigan.

Each company provides a unique work culture with different career opportunities.

In this project, students received certification in two separate training programs: Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) Environmental Monitoring and Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) Mining Essentials.

BEAHR Environmental Monitoring, developed by Environmental Careers Organization Canada, was delivered over seven weeks. The program focuses on understanding environmental issues, government regulations, monitoring effects, risk management and mitigation measures, sampling protocols and basic research, mapping, and journaling.

An Aboriginal cultural component ran throughout the program.

MiHR’s Mining Essentials lasted 10 weeks. It focused on the essential skills profiles in MiHR’s National Occupation Standards for entry-level occupations and combined work readiness skills as defined by a development committee of industry, Aboriginal organizations, and education experts. Further exploration of a career in the mining industry included the potash mine tours, guest speakers, and visits from recruiters.

Mining is a vital, growing component of Saskatchewan’s economy as well as Canada’s economy. But like many economic sectors across the country, the growth of the province’s mining industry is threatened by human resources challenges. There is a need to

educate individuals to the many mining careers that are available.

Additionally, proper training is required to prepare individuals for entry level jobs to skilled and professional jobs available through the mining cycles.

Aboriginal people offer the potential of a strong workforce in Saskatchewan. This project offers Aboriginal people the foundational training required to be successful in skills training. They receive safety training and environmental monitoring skills that will help them better understand the environmental impact issues facing mines and First Nations communities.

This project is one of eight being rolled out by IMII with a focus on safe-

ty, environment, and developing specialized training for the mining industry.

About Parkland College: Since its inception in 1973, Parkland College has worked to expand the philosophy of life-long learning in East Central Saskatchewan. Among the seven basic principles upon which the community college system was founded is the idea that programs are to be developed in response to the needs of the community.

Today, Parkland College offers a broad spectrum of educational services from trades training and high school upgrading to the province’s most diverse off-campus university offerings.

Using aeration can improve your dugout

Getting the dugout ready for the grazing season is extremely important and can have big influences on the quality and availability of water for your livestock. There are a few things to consider when preparing a dugout for use.

The first, is addressing the issue of Dugout nutrient loading.

Nutrient loading of dugouts leads to increased bacterial and algae growth. Some of the bac-

teria and algae that grow in our dugouts can cause off tastes in the water, and sickness. The best way to limit nutrient addition to dugouts is limiting livestock accessibility to the Dugout.

Restricting direct access to dugouts from livestock not only extends the dugout life by reducing trampling and collapsing of banks, it allows forage growth which helps to trap nutrient run off, and it reduces fecal and urine

addition to water.

Summer heat, nutrients and sitting water is the perfect combination for algae growth in our dugouts. This may be a concern, as Blue green algae or cyanobacteria produces toxins that have the potential to cause sickness and in some cases deaths when consumed by our livestock.

Algae is easy to prevent with the addition of one of the registered copper sulphate treatments

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available for dugouts.

Growth of algae occurs as water warms so prevention entails an initial dose followed by visually inspecting dugouts and adding the treatment when necessary as algae growth is observed. It’s important to note that correct doses should be used as toxicity of animals can occur if too much product is added.

Aeration can have a positive influence on dugout water quality. In a

study done at Western Beef Development Center near Lanigan, SK, yearlings gained 0.2lbs per day more when drinking aerated water compared to water straight from the dugout. Aeration helps to prevent algae growth as well as decreases the population of anaerobic bacteria in our dugouts. Examples of anaerobic bacteria effects in out dugouts include ammonia formation and hydrogen sulfide gas

which are associated with odour and off tastes.

For more information, on this topic or to learn about funding available for water on your farm you can contact Leah Clark; 1-306-946-3237: Call the Agriculture Knowledge Center 1-866457-2377 or visit our website at www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca.

Leah Clark, Regional Livestock Specialist, Watrous

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Preparing ahead, makes for safe boating Most anglers yearn for spring when the ice has receded from the lake and they can get back on the water to visit favourite fishing holes. If you are like most and start your fishing early, here are a few tips to make sure that you don’t get caught by an unexpected breakdown or emergency on the water.

Start by reloading all your safety equipment onto the boat making sure that each piece is in proper working order and that all powered equipment have fresh batteries.

You can minimize the chance of getting stranded out on the water by ensuring that all systems on the boat are mechanically sound and that the gas tank is full with fresh gas before heading out. If you have a boat with external gas tanks, having a spare full tank on hand is a sound practice.

In spring, the weather can change quickly

so be sure to check the (marine) forecast before you go and be familiar with you and your boat’s weather limitations. And don’t be fooled by balmy spring breezes into dressing in light clothing. The water is still very cold and has a large influence in the air temperature above it, so be prepared with warm thermal protective clothing so you won’t be cutting your time on the water short.

A key piece of safety equipment is a marine radio or, where service is reliable, a cell phone to call for assistance.

This time of year, there are fewer boats on the water to render assistance if you need it.

And before departing, tell a reliable person where you are going, when you expect to return and the number to call if you do not return as scheduled.

As you head out, be sure to wear your lifejacket. The water is cold and the shock you

may experience with an unexpected fall, could hamper your ability to swim or even simply catch your breath. A lifejacket will give you the necessary time to sort things out and the time to rescue yourself.

Plus with the number of styles available today, some specifically designed for anglers, there really is no reason not to wear one.

And if you do end up in the water, have a way to get back in your boat unassisted. It can be as simple as tying a 4 or 5 foot loop of rope to a cleat and coiled just inside the boat.

Make sure that you can reach it from the water to use it as a step to get back into your boat.

Spring is a great season for fishing and, with a little preparation, you can enjoy it safely so you can concentrate on what’s important.

For more safe boating tips, visit www. csbc.ca

Spring sitting of Legislature finishes On May 15, Premier Brad Wall said Saskatchewan’s diverse economy has proven to be very resilient despite a slowdown in the oil sector caused by falling crude oil prices.

“The spring sitting of the Legislature was all about keeping our economy strong and the new employment numbers released just last week show our economy remains strong,” Wall said.

“With 7,700 more people working in Saskatchewan and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada for the 19th straight month these are sure signs of a strong and diverse economy.”

Wall said the highlight of the spring sitting, which ended on May 15was the introduction of a balanced budget that controls spending and makes record investments in infrastructure, without raising any taxes.

“Sound financial management, low taxes and important investments in highways, schools and hospitals all contribute to a strong and growing economy,” Wall said.

“We have seen what has happened in Saskatchewan in the past when governments raise taxes and stop investing in infrastructure. Businesses stop creating new jobs and people leave.

We’re never going to go back to that.”

Wall said several important announcements occurred during the spring sitting that will lead to more economic activity and jobs in Saskatchewan.

“A $1.7 billion mine expansion by Mosaic, a $200 million expansion

by Evraz and a new deal for Cameco to sell 3,000 tonnes of uranium to India - these all mean increased exports, more jobs and a stronger Saskatchewan,” Wall said. “Our government will stay focused on keeping Saskatchewan strong and never going back to the days of a struggling economy in our province.”

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Full body tick checks best plan of attack Saskatchewan people are reminded that warmer weather brings an increased risk of tick bites for those who spend time outdoors.

Ticks are out from early spring until early October, particularly in tall grass, brush or wooded areas.

“It’s wise to take simple precautions before being outside in grassy, bushy or treed areas, and check yourself and your children and pets for ticks afterwards,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “If any ticks are found, they should be carefully and promptly removed.”

Precautionary measures include the following: Wear pants, long-sleeved shirts and shoes that don’t show your feet.

Pull socks over your pant

legs to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs.

Wear light-coloured clothes so ticks can be seen easily.

Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. Apply repellent to clothes as well as your skin.

Always read and follow the directions.

Shower or bathe within two hours of being outside to wash off loose ticks.

Do “full body” tick checks daily on yourself, your children and pets.

In Saskatchewan, the chance of people being exposed to Lyme disease from a tick bite is very low, though not zero. Over the past ten years, three cases of Lyme disease have been reported through the province’s surveillance system.

Two were acquired outside

of Canada, and one likely originated within the province.

“Most ticks found in Saskatchewan are not the type that can transmit Lyme disease,” Entomologist Phil Curry said. “Less than half a per cent of ticks found here are the blacklegged or deer ticks, and only a small percentage of those may be infected.”

The risk of acquiring Lyme disease is evolving across the prairies.

The risk increases in those areas of southern Canada and the U.S. where there are established populations of the tick that transmits Lyme disease.

Information on ticks and Lyme disease is available at www.saskatchewan.ca.

Buying local first Saturday of the month The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the first Saturday of every month as Buy Local Day. The intent of the proclamation is to encourage provincial consumers to shop local – thereby supporting businesses and jobs in communities across the province.

“Local businesses contribute a great deal to our communities and are the foundation

of our provincial economy,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“By keeping taxes low, balancing budgets and reducing red tape, our government is ensuring that local businesses are able to grow, create jobs and continue to offer quality goods and services to Saskatchewan people.”

“We welcome the

Buy Local proclamation and believe it is a terrific way to recognize and support the thousands of hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners who do so much to add to our local neighbourhoods and economies,” Canadian Federation of Independent Business Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business Marilyn Braun-Pollon said.

Small businesses account for 98 per cent of all enterprises in Saskatchewan employing nearly 150,000 people, or 31.7 per cent, of Saskatchewan’s workers. The Government of Saskatchewan is dedicated to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in Saskatchewan, and to create a positive business climate with initiatives such as reduc-

ing the Small Business Income Tax rate.

“Local patronage is essential for entrepreneurs,” NWL Contemporary Dresses owner and Regina and District Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Nadia Williamson said. “If we hadn’t received solid support from Regina and area, we wouldn’t have grown as successfully as we have. The Buy Local

proclamation is a great reminder that the quality and variety of unique and independent operations in communities is reliant on local support. It’s great to see the government moving this forward to support local businesses all over Saskatchewan.”

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Long-term care report Health Minister Dustin Duncan reinforced the government’s commitment to providing safe, high quality care for seniors, accepting the Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman’s report Taking Care: An Ombudsman investigation into the care provided to Margaret Warholm while a resident of the Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home.

On November 19, 2014, Duncan requested the Ombudsman conduct an investigation into care at the Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home.

The Ombudsman’s report, released on May 13, 2015, makes 19 recommendations.

Four recommendations are focused more broadly on improvements to the long-term care system in Saskatchewan.

The Ministry of Health will work with health system partners to: Ensure all health regions develop and implement policies and procedures to operationalize the standards of care in the Program Guidelines for SpecialCare Homes, and identify specific, measurable indicators or outcomes that will be tracked and reported.

Implement a process to publicly report on how long-term care facilities are meeting

the standards in the Program Guidelines.

Set out detailed steps for handling of concerns and the appeal process within the Program Guidelines.

Develop and implement a long-term care strategy to meet the needs of long-term care residents and to address the factors affecting the quality of long-term care in Saskatchewan.

The government has also taken steps to address concerns at Santa Maria, including establishing a quality oversight committee that is focused on ensuring residents at Santa Maria are provided with safe, high quality care.

The Quality Oversight Committee will continue to play a role at Santa Maria moving forward.

The work to address the Ombudsman’s recommendations will build on initiatives already underway to improve long-term care across the province.

This includes: An additional $10 million investment in 2015-16 to support seniors living in their own homes as well as improving the quality of long-term care.

The introduction of the Urgent Issues Actions Fund in 2013, providing $10.04 million for health regions

to address priority issues in long-term care and another $3.8 million for ongoing pressures.

Materials to help residents and staff understand the expectations in the Program Guidelines for SpecialCare Homes.

This includes resident rights posters already posted in long-term care facilities, and a training DVD targeted for distribution in fall 2015 to staff and management involved in the provision of long-term care.

Resident and family councils have been established in all longterm care facilities.

The Ministry of Health and health regions are monitoring seven quality indicators in long-term care to better identify and address potential resident care issues.

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Volunteers make wheelchair ramp a reality

Habitat for Humanity Yorkton has not yet started its 2015 build, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still doing good in the community.

When a family whose mother had recently been confined to a wheelchair approached the organization, project manager Merv Catchuk put out the word to Castle Yorkton Building Supplies, one of many partners Habitat has developed in its six years.

“They very quickly stepped forward to supply $1,400 in materials to help this family in their time of need and allows them to focus on healing,” Catchuk said.

Volunteers also quickly got involved including Catchuk, Wayne Nuefeld of Yorkton and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Elder Ruth, Elder Reid, Brother Block, Sister Block and Brother Blowers.

Over a weekend, they

group built a ramp to the front door of the home on Broadway Street West.

Catchuk said these are not the kinds of projects Habitat necessarily wants to be involved in all the time because their primary focus is providing affordable home ownership for deserving families, but given the right circumstances are always willing to look at.

“We are prepared to go above and beyond in certain cases, if we can,” he said.

A firm date for the start of Habitat’s 2015 build has not been settled, but it will be a duplex on Myrtle Avenue.

The two families that will take possession of the homes sometime in the fall if all goes well have been selected, but their names are yet to be released.

It will be the Yorkton chapter’s fifth build allowing Habitat to provide homes for six families in six years.

WAYNE NUEFELD works on a ramp for a family whose mother has recently been confined to a wheelchair.

WTO ruled in Canada’s favour over U.S. the United States to bring COOL in line with its WTO obligations,” Stewart said. “COOL does not address the best interest of the public and it unfairly discriminates against Canadian cattle and hog exports.”

Since COOL was introduced in 2008, Canada’s industry has estimated damages in excess of $1 billion a year

due to price declines, lost sales and added costs.

In June 2012 and again in October 2014, the WTO compliance panel ruled in favour of Canada regarding the COOL requirements.

The U.S. appealed the most recent ruling, bringing the decision back to the panel. This final ruling gives Canada permission to impose trade

retaliations should the U.S. not comply with the ruling.

Saskatchewan will continue to support the federal government in pursuing retaliatory tariffs.

“The WTO decision reflects what we’ve said all along,” Stewart said.

“COOL is unjustifiable discrimination and we are encouraging the United States to recog-

nize this so we can move forward as unified trade partners.”

Cattle and hog producers in the province will benefit if the U.S. becomes trade compliant.

Saskatchewan’s cattle herd is the second largest in the country at nearly 2.9 million head. In addition, Saskatchewan markets around 2.1 million hogs every year.

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Producers in the southwest are most advanced, with 61 per

cent of the crop seeded.

In the southeast, 45 per cent is seeded; the westcentral region has 26 per cent seeded; the east-central region 16 per cent, the northeastern region 13 per cent and northwestern region has 31 per cent seeded.

Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 10 per cent surplus, 76 per cent ade-

quate and 14 per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as six per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short and four per cent very short. Moisture conditions vary throughout the province.

In parts of the southwestern and west-central regions, some moisture would be beneficial to get crops off to a good

start. Some areas in the southeast and in the east-central region, however, still have surplus moisture.

Cool weather has resulted in slow emergence of crops. Some farmers have reported frost damage to emerged crops and alfalfa.

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Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart welcomes the World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel’s final decision on Country of Origin Labelling (COOL).

On Monday, May 18, 2015, the WTO again ruled in Canada’s favour urging the U.S. to comply with the WTO rules.

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Major highway projects getting underway

Saskatchewan’s highway crews and road builders are springing into action for the 201516 construction season.

A record $842 million budget means numerous construction sites are popping up across the province. This budget includes $560 million allocated to major capital projects including twinning projects, passing lanes and overpasses.

Some of the construction highlights include: Major projects: Construction of the Regina Bypass; Overpasses at

Martensville and Warman; Twinning Highway 39 from Estevan to Bienfait; Pre-construction work on passing lanes on Highway 5 between Saskatoon and Humboldt; Pre-construction work on Highway 6 and 39 between Regina and Estevan; and 300 km of repaving work on the province’s busiest highways, including Highways 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, and 16.

• 150 km of rural highway upgrades includ-

ing: 27 from the junction of Highway 2 to Vonda; Highway 43 from the junction of Highway 2 to Gravelbourg; Highway 51 from west of Kerrobert to Major; and Highway 58 from Lafleche to Gravelbourg.

• 41 bridge projects and many culvert projects. A weekly construction update will be published throughout the spring and summer months to provide the travelling public with the latest construction information.

“Please watch for orange zones and obey the black and white 60 km/hr signs in construction zones,” Heppner said. “This will help keep everyone safe throughout the construction season.”

Drivers are reminded that they will face three times the normal fines for driving faster than 60

km/hr in work zones.

Heavier enforcement including the continued use of photo enforcement will be used to catch speeders.

Check out the Highway Hotline for road restriction information before planning your trip at http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/ map/.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure operates and maintains 26,000 km of provincial highways, 17 northern airports, 12 ferries and one barge. The ministry also regulates about 2,000 km of shortline railways.

Forest renewal project The Government of Saskatchewan’s spring forest renewal projects are underway, with approximately 2.2 million new trees – two trees per Saskatchewan resident – to be planted in Saskatchewan’s northern forest.

“Planting trees is a long-term investment in Saskatchewan’s future,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “Each year, forest companies and government plant millions of trees to help maintain both a healthy ecosystem and a thriving forest industry.”

When combined with the number industry plants under their forest management agreements (FMAs), the number of new trees exceeds nine million.

Minster Moe joined ministry officials and a tree-planter from the Prince Albert area project to symbolically plant two spruce trees near the legislature in Regina’s Wascana Park to raise awareness about the significant forest renewal effort and the hard work of tree-planters in northern Saskatchewan. This year, the spring forest renewal projects will see trees planted at sites in the Carrot River, Hudson Bay and Prince Albert areas. The planting is completed by private silvicultural contractors whose crews hand-plant jack pine and white spruce seedlings.

“I’m very pleased to have been involved in the reforestation industry for the last 30 years,”

Sandhill Reforestation owner Ray Nordin said.

“Our industry makes a significant contribution to both the environment and the economy, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

Saskatchewan’s forest industry shares the responsibility for forest renewal with government.

Under current FMAs, large forest companies are responsible for reforesting the areas they harvest. The Ministry of Environment renews areas not covered by agreements, and areas harvested before agreements were in place.

Forest renewal by government and industry has been ongoing in Saskatchewan since the 1930s, with more than a half billion trees planted in the province to date.

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RIDING CLINIC – Yorkton’s 4-H Light Horse Club and Cowboy Up 4-H Club took part in a riding Clinic Saturday. Ages 8-17 received learning sessions from Tyrel Pole, helping riders advance in their skill and fix small issues. Pole encouraged all young riders to be passionate about the sport and enjoy the outdoors,especially now as technology surrounds N-R Staff

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Some good gifts cannot be readily enjoyed

Ed was my next door neighbor for seven years. Now, he is our self-promoted cousin, Ed, from Saskatchewan, who phoned me yesterday. He wanted to hear how far we had been able to travel each day with our two cats, since leaving on our move to British Columbia. Of course, my old neighbor had to tell me that he now has good new neighbors next door. Ed said that having me, a retired pastor, next door for seven years was enough punishment for a lifetime. My cousin Ed informed me that he has freedom again. He no longer has to watch what he says or does. I never realized my presence intimidated Ed in the least. I guess he was on his best behavior and I missed it. I know how that can happen, as I have often been on my best behavior and my wife never realized it either.

Ed was on his best behavior, over the phone yesterday, as he

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by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com thanked me for my gift to him before we left Melville. Several years ago on a tour of Ireland, we visited Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This distillery claims to be the oldest one in the world. That claim is from a 1608 license granted by King James I to distil whiskey. When Ed was at our house watching us pack cupboards for moving, he saw that we had an unopened bottle of Irish whiskey. Ed has always claimed that, whiskey is, as good as, or better than medicine.

Ed takes a slug to a glass of whiskey for colds, flu, feelings of sluggishness or stress.

Ed repeatedly said that good whiskey is the tonic of life.

Since, Ed was so interested in the bottle of Irish whiskey I offered it to him as a gift. When he called yesterday, he complained that he had not opened it yet. That bottle reminds him of my skepticism of the health benefit of whiskey, and my total disregard for its good taste. His frustration at the memory of my dumb attitude toward good whiskey has been a thirst killer.

I suggested that it was a temporary phase. I told him that he could drink to my stupidity about whiskey, and he thought that was a good

solution.

We often want God to come up with good solutions to solve our problems and concerns.

We want God to take care of our concerns, but mostly God insists that we become involved in the solutions to our problems. Don’t we want God just to give us what we think is needed? In the gospel of

John, we are told that the mother of Jesus came to him looking for his help. The problem was that there was no more wine at a wedding celebration. Jesus did not seem eager to help because he asked her, “Why do involve me? ”His mother knew she could not demand Jesus’ help. She was confident that Jesus would solve

the problem. She told the servants to do whatever Jesus might ask them to do. With their work filling water containers, Jesus changed water into abundant, fine wine for the wedding. We cannot demand God’s help, but we can be confident he will lovingly help us solve our problems.

CLUBHOUSE DONATION – Darryl Flunder, Marketing Manager for LDC recently presented Roby Sharpe, Yorkton Community Clubhouse Committee member with a cheque for $1200.00. It’s part of LDC’s 5 year commitment to the Yorkton Community Clubhouse ($6,000 over 5 years).

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FUNDRAISER – Haley Schrader, Kaybrie Lutz and Nyla Dierker held a Hot Dog Sale at the Yorkton Co-op, May 9, to help raise funds for the Yorkton SPCA. The girls raised $705.00 through hot dog sales and donations. In addition the RBC Foundation donated $1,000 through their Employee Day of Service Program.

Yorkton Co-op donated all the supplies for the sale including the use of the Co-op’s barbecue. The girls would like to thank Del Ziola, and Brent Mireau of the Yorkton Co-op for their donation of supplies and time and effort in helping with the hot dog sale, as well the girls would like to thank RBC Commercial Banking Team for working at the event and RBC for the donation. Total raised that day was $1,705, which will go towards the new Dog Social Area that the SPCA will be opening soon.

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Community Events The Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton will be holding their AGM on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Melrose Place. Anyone interested in learning more about this club is welcome to attend.

Contact either Eileen @ 306-782-5037 or Elsie @ 306-783-4862 for info.

The Canadian Federation of University Women/ Yorkton will hold their spring Book Market at the Yorkton Co-op Grocery store 30 Argyle St Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 from 9:30-5:30. We will accept gently used books (no encyclopedias or Readers Digest please), CD’s, DVD’s, board games, and puzzles. Proceeds go to our local scholarship fund.

Yorkton Blood Donor Clinic St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, Monday, May 25, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Book your appointment to save a life. Online: www.blood. ca, phone: 1-888 2 DONATE (1-888-2366283).Canadian Blood Services.

Close Cuts for Cancer The 18th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving Event will be held on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Parkland Mall.

Interested participants or volunteers may get more information by phoning 306-783-2637 or emailing closecuts@sasktel.net.

(There are also a number of secondary events on our Facebook page).

Yorkton Aglow of Canada International invited you to a Brunch on Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Melrose Place.

Speaker: Shell Rogers Worship: Theresa Fiddler Cost: $10.00 plus tax Shell Rogers is a woman after God’s heat and believes and testifies that all things are possible! She carries a passion and the fire of His presence. She walks in the prophetic, and loves to pray for…

Family, Communities, Regions, Nations, and Israel.

She is involved with Aglow International and is the President of Area Board in Saskatchewan.

Her desire is to see men and women arise in their identity and enlarge their borders displaying The Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven!

Contact Karen at 306782-1863 for more information.

Wiggly Field Grand Opening Sunday, June 7! 10 a.m.

Dog Walk Registration, 10:30 a.m. Dog Walk, Hot Dog Sale starts at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Dog Park Safety and Etiquette Orientation right after walk is complete.

11:30 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony with Mayor Bob Maloney! Raffle tickets for many great prizes will be sold throughout the day and draw will be made at 1:30 p.m.! Prizes also for the 3 highest pledge collectors. Pledge forms and more details available at Fins, Feathers and Fur Pets and Supplies 306-7827387

Exhibition on pollinators

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty opened a new exhibit on May 14 at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) titled “Insects, Flowers and Food.”

Flowering plants and insect pollinators, mainly bees, play important roles in producing much of the food consumed by humans worldwide. Bees pollinate a large number of flowering plants – food sources that humans and other animals rely on.

Visitors to the RSM’s latest exhibit can explore the relationships between plants and pollinators from the time dinosaurs roamed Saskatchewan to the present day.

“This exhibit teaches us about the importance of bees and other insects, including those we find here in Saskatchewan,” Docherty said. “It also sheds light on the important research conducted

by RSM scientists and I’m sure it will help the museum attract new and returning visitors over the summer months.”

“There are more than 230 species of bee, and many other pollinating insects, in Saskatchewan,” RSM Curator of Invertebrate Zoology Cory Sheffield said.

“Many of them make significant contributions to the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops in the province.

My hope is that this exhibit raises awareness of their importance and leaves visitors with a better understanding of pollinators and the pollination process.”

The exhibit will be on display at the RSM until the fall of 2015. A new exhibit will replace it at that time and the pollination exhibit will start touring the province as part of the RSM’s travelling exhibit program.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale on Friday, May 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices!

One day sale only!

Everyone is welcome!

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

Everyone is welcome.

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

Admission: $8.00 Lunch Included Music by: Parklanders May 22 Old Country Lads May 29 For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.

The Great Plains “Plain Folk Making Great Music” Darrel & Saskia Song of the Prairies Presented at: New Horizons Seniors Hall Thursday, June 18 7:00 p.m.

Advance Tickets $12/person. Call Vi at 306-782-7218 or Peter at 306-783-6109.

Also available at the Friday night dances.

Tickets at the door $15.

Fabulous Canadian Music with Folk Country Celtic and Bluegrass Flavors.

Yorkton Public Library Programs: Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4 Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.

For ages 6-36 months runs April 16-June 4 For more information or to register please call 306783-3523 The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton area athletes born in 2003 or older.

Coaches also needed.

To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.

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

Donations are accepted.

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

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.

Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence.

Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.

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.

Tot Spot Boys & Girls Club Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon.

Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Free!

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go towww.habitat yorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now”

Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more info call 782-1783.

Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room.

Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome!

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

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

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

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

Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tues. and Thurs. from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, includes light lunch. For info. call Helen at 783-0802 or Angie at 783-7838.

Save the Yorkton Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture.

Learn more or get involved by visiting: www. yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can call 783-0290 or 783-6211.

Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcomes new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud.

For more info. call Vi at 306-782-4721.

Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club • meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway.

Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034.

Calling all Bridge Players!

The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 7834220 for more details.

Yorkton and District The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 783-2582 United Way • looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in Yorkton and area.

To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@sasktel.net.

Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting • meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital • promotes early detection and speedy recovery Call 782-5748 for info.

Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.

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BIRTHS NAPOLEONI- Born to Angelo & Twila Napoleoni of Yorkton, SK, a daughter, Isabella Alessandra, April 14, 2015

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January 21, 1929 - May 3, 2015 Jean Elizabeth (Weaver) Graham of Airdrie, AB suddenly passed away May 3, 2015 at the age of 86. Jean Graham was born in Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada, January 21, 1929 to Alfred William Weaver and Elizabeth Jean (Wiseman) Weaver/Paulhus. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Brother William Weaver, and Husband of 56 years James Fredrick Graham. After her husband?s retirement from the RCAF they ran the ESSO bulk agency in Carbon.

Jean was a masterful mother managing seven unruly children providing homemade bread, jams, wines, and baking to die for. She was an avid gardener, while in Carbon Jean and her husband James gardened 6 town lots filled with all manner of vegetables. Her prowess with knitting needles, crochet hooks was unsurpassed, creating original designs for many people. When personal computers were in their infancy she was transcribing the town history book.

She is survived by her seven children - Charles William Graham and wife Wendy (Weigel), children Ryan (3 great grandchildren - Hailey, Nathan, Alyssa), Tess and James (1 great grandchild Mina); Hilda Jean (Graham) Harsch and husband Terry, children Corie (great grandchild Sanez), Amberlie, Jileane; James Alfred Graham and wife Margaret (Myers), child Faith; Dawn Elizabeth (Graham) Hancock and husband Gordon, children Micah, Jessica; Robert Bruce Graham and Michelle (Lebsack) Graham, children RobertJames, Scott, Taliesin,Step Children Ryan Borson and Curtis Borson; David Frederick Graham and the late Barbara (Cunningham), child Steven; Duane Edward Graham, children Connor and Michelle. Memorial Service will be held at Carbon Alberta, (time as yet undecided),at the Carbon town hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be mailed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Alberta, 200 119 - 14 St. NW, Calgary AB, T2N 1Z6.

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PHC presenting partner for opening night The Yorkton Film Festival is set to cele-

brate its sixty-eighth year, and is pleased to

receive support from the Painted Hand

Casino. In addition to providing funding,

YFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Randy Goulden with Painted Hand Casino General Manager Charles Ryder.

$5,000.00, for the festival’s sixty-eighth year, the PHC is the presenting partner for the Opening Night Screening and the prestigious Golden Sheaf Awards Gala.

Ms. Randy Goulden, Executive Director of the Yorkton Film Festival, is very excited about the continued support. “The Painted Hand Casino is an excellent community partner, supporting many events and organizations in the Yorkton area. We are very pleased to partner and work with the Painted Hand Casino in growing the creative industries and ensuring that Yorkton continues to be the destination of choice for the arts and cultural community”.

The Painted Hand Casino has been a platinum partner of the

Congratulations to all the new Parents!

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Yorkton Film Festival for five years, and it is a valued relationship for both the festival and PHC. The PHC Opening Night Screening, Ain’t About the Money, is on Thursday May 21, 7:00 p.m. Painted Hand Casino.

The Painted Hand Casino, Golden Sheaf Awards Gala, is on Saturday May 23, 6:00 p.m. Gallagher Centre.

This year’s festival includes 20 main film categories, ranging from animation to student productions.

Along with the 20 category awards, the Festival is pleased to present a number of special awards.

Submissions that qualify will be considered for our Ruth Shaw Best of Saskatchewan, Emerging Filmmaker and Aboriginal awards.

SEVERIGHT - Born VINCENT - Born to to Quintania and Angus and Anita Clayton Severight Vincent of Yorkton, SK, of Yorkton, SK, a son, a son, Clayton Lee Eric Jr, Liam Aavin Gale, April 11, 2015.

April 10, 2015.

----------------------------------------------------NAPOLEONI – Born MOLNAR - Born to to Angelo and Twila Shawn and Cindy Molnar of Yorkton, SK, Napoleoni of Yorkton, SK, a daughter, a daughter, Isabella Alessandra, Kendall Avery, April 14, 2015.

April 11, 2015.

LARIO - Born to Jamie and Toni Lario of Sturgis, SK, a son, Grady Bertin, April 21, 2015.

--------------------------SPEARMAN - Born to Shari and Steve Spearman of Springside, SK, a daughter, Brianne Catherine, April 25, 2015.

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

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

YBID and its Business Members wish to thank the organizers and all sponsors for their involvement in the recent SCMA Awards held in Yorkton.

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Events such as these contribute to a great many areas of our business community, we hope they come back soon.

A special congratulations to some local winners.

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26th Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year – Jess Moskaluke Female Vocalist of the Year – Jess Moskaluke Single of the Year – Cheap Wine & Cigarettes – Jess Moskaluke Video of the Year – Used – Jess Moskaluke Album of the Year – Light Up the Night – Jess Moskaluke Roots Artist/Group of the Year – Eli Barsi Country Music Person of the Year – Murray Yung Fan’s Choice Radio Station (Secondary Market) – GX94 – Yorkton On Air Personality (Secondary Market) – Danny Ismond – GX94 – Yorkton SCMA Legends & Legacy Award – Ron Waddell

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