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Richie Hall Golf Classic supports Red Cross when disaster does strike. “They do need funds, it’s not always about them giving, you have to give back to them. It’s a vicious circle, you give to others, and others give back. It’s been a win-win situation for the Red Cross and the community of Yorkton, whether it’s from the golf tournament or the services they provide.” Hall says that they intend to celebrate the silver anniversary of the tournament next year, before deciding what direction it takes in the future. He says that he’ll keep coming as long as people want him to, and he says he’s proud to have been a part of such a long-standing community project. “If they want to keep it going, we’ll keep it going. I’ve been very thankful and very blessed to be the recipient of this adventure.” Thankful for the support of the Yorkton community, he says that even if the 2015 event had beautiful weather, he’s come to town in the snow and golfers were still dedicated to making it work. “When I think of my relationships in Saskatchewan, Yorkton is at the forefront. They have supported myself personally, and they have supported this endeavor for 24 years. I’d like to think that this is something that the community and the Red Cross can be proud of, I can’t think of too many endeavors where they have been doing it for this many years.” As for the golf itself, Hall says that for himself it began and ended with great shots, and there’s no need to remember anything in between.
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Richie Hall admits that when the Richie Hall Golf Classic began 24 years ago, he didn’t think it’d still be going on decades from now. The fundraiser for the Red Cross, presented by SecurTek, in the city happened again on May 22. The event itself raises money for the different programs the Red Cross offers, such as disaster management assistance and Day of Pink. It doesn’t feel like two and a half decades, says Hall, and he says that he’s impressed that the tournament has continued on beyond the original golfers and supporters when it began in 1991. “Time flies, the people of Yorkton have been great supporters. The people at Deer Park and the people at Good Spirit when we went there. When you think about it, over twenty-four years it’s not the same people who have been here, but it’s been a very successful tournament over the years so I’d like to think people have passed on the word.” Hall began working with the Red Cross as a volunteer with the blood clinics, and says Joanne McClenaghan was the person who got the ball rolling on the project as a way to raise funds. Yorkton over the past several years has unfortunately had several opportunities to see the emergency services offered by the Red Cross, and Hall says that those events are an example of why you need to support an organization, so it’s possible to have their help
THE RICHIE HALL GOLF CLASSIC has been raising money for the Red Cross for 24 years, which Hall himself admits has been a much longer and more fruitful collaboration than they thought possible when the project began. This year, one of those golfers was Rick Kozachenko, seen above making a putt.
Local artists showcased at Cherrydale By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Every year, the clubhouse at Cherrydale is enhanced by the work of a variety of local artists. This year’s artwork is now on display, and an artist’s reception brought together
the community’s wide range of artists. One of those artists is Joan Wilson, who has been showing at Cherrydale for many years now. She says she has been showing since it has started putting things on display, and her work this year
is inspired by the view from her home in Saltcoats. An advantage of the work at Cherrydale is that it gives an opportunity for those people who don’t have the time to put together a gallery show, but want to show work they are
proud of, Wilson says. While she does not have a large number of paintings on display, she still wants people to see what she has been doing and share it with the community at large. “It’s great for people to come and see there is
stuff being done and there is art in the larger community. It’s great for here, and it’s a great for a lot of thus that are amateurs to show something we like that we did.” The names on the wall represent a wide spectrum of the arts
community in the city, with many people having displayed at local galleries over the recent years. Wilson says that for her, it’s interesting to see what other people are doing, and seeing the different styles people use. Cont. on Page 3A
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Local artists showcased at Cherrydale “It’s an eclectic mix, with different styles from everyone... People have a different style whether they know it or not, and often you can look around and tell that it’s by so-andso.” Myrna Cherry says that they have been hosting local artists for years, and says it’s a win-win for the clubhouse and for local artists. For the Cherrys, it means they have the opportunity to fill the blank walls every year with new work. “It’s a chance for people to see what talented people we have in the community.” It’s also a chance to see artists grow and develop over the years, Cherry says, with many of the artists returning year after year.
While modest about her overall contribution, having just provided the walls, Cherry believes that giving artists a venue is something worth doing, as it means that the art itself can be enjoyed and appreciated. “So many people who do art have their pieces just stuck in an attic or stuck in a bedroom, and they don’t display it like it should be. “They are very talented.” She credits Judy Niebergall with the continued display of local art at Cherrydale, saying it was Nibergall who got the ball rolling on the project and kicked off what has become a tradition. Cherry says they are proud to do what they can to support local art, and get it out and on display.
ARTIST JOAN WILSON is one of the many people showing at Cherrydale this year. The golf course gives local artists a chance to display their work on the clubhouse walls every year.
Educational robot headed for Sunrise Patients at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre may see a robot roaming the halls this summer. The RPVita robot, on loan from the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing, will be used to enhance clinical education in Yorkton, in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. Second and third year
BSN students will connect with clinical faculty who are physically located at University of Saskatchewan sites in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. This project is an extension of the partnership between the University of Saskatchewan, Parkland College and Sunrise Health Region. The partners are
assessing the impact and potential of robotics to enhance education and outreach. The robot will enhance instructional courses delivered at Parkland College and the mentorship provided by the Yorkton Regional Health Centre preceptors. Clinical faculty will be preparing over the upcoming summer
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Get tough on Senators These are tough times for Canada’s Senate. The so-called members of the Chamber of “sober second thought” may soon be driven to drink — hopefully not on the taxpayers’ dime. There is a seemingly eternal parade of bad news: from Mac Harb to Patrick Brazeau and Pamela Wallin, to the neverending trial of Mike Duffy, to the looming report from the auditor-general expected in the coming weeks, which is expected to identify additional cases of improper and wasteful spending by senators. But in this sea of bad news is a golden opportunity for senators to show they’re serious about imposing real consequences for criminal behaviour. There is currently a private members bill before the Senate — Bill C-518 — which, if passed, would result in a senator or member of Parliament losing their pension if convicted of one of 19 serious Criminal Code offences, including theft, fraud and breach of trust. As the law stands today, federal politicians can be (and have been) convicted of these serious crimes and still collect their taxpayer-funded pensions. Those who rip off Canadian taxpayers, and are found guilty by a court of law, can nonetheless continue to live off of taxpayer largesse. Simple common sense tells us this is wrong. Some have argued that taking away a politician’s pension would be too severe a punishment, and that jail time alone should suffice. But this overlooks the fact that politicians are uniquely placed to abuse the public purse: they alone have the power to tax and spend public money, and indeed are the writers of the laws themselves. Is it too much to ask that they then be held to a higher standard than others who are entrusted with no such special powers or responsibilities? Is it too much to ask that taxpayers not be forced to send bi-weekly cheques to the very people convicted of ripping them off? So what better way for Senators to prove they are sincere in their efforts to ensure the Senate stops being a hotbed of scandal and suspicion than by passing this bill? By demonstrating their willingness to be held to a higher standard, senators could finally have something concrete to point to in making themselves accountable. Perhaps the best part is that they already have the will of the elected House of Commons behind them, where all three parties voted overwhelmingly in support of the bill. Time is running out. As with all bills, once Parliament rises at the end of June and an election is called for October as expected, the bill will die and the opportunity will have been missed. Moreover, former senator Mac Harb’s trial is scheduled to start on Aug. 10. If the Senate kills Bill C-518 and if Harb is convicted of one of the 19 crimes, he will continue to collect his estimated $122,989 annual pension. Senators haven’t had many chances to show how serious they are about toughening up the rules that govern them. One such chance now sits right in front of them. They should do the right thing and seize it by passing C-518.
Cabinet shuffle misses mark If Brad Wall was hoping to infuse some new energy in his tired cabinet, he’s missed the mark by a long shot, says the Opposition. Brad Wall shuffled his cabinet Thursday, moving a few current ministers into each other’s portfolios. The only new addition is Herb Cox, a campaign manager for the Sask. Party’s Elwin Hermansonled election bid in 2003. “These guys are getting more and more tired, but Mr. Wall has no bench strength he can trust to replace them. There really isn’t a next-generation cabinet there,” said NDP Deputy Leader Trent Wotherspoon. “This is the same cabinet that decided to add $1.5 billion of debt this year, jacking it up to over $13.2 billion dollars. And this is the cabinet that drained the rainy day savings fund, failed to save a penny during a boom and still can’t explain where all the money has gone.” Wotherspoon pointed out that Moose Jaw and Prince Albert will still go unrepresented in cabinet. “The Sask. Party MLAs for Moose Jaw are absolutely silent when it comes to things like the hyperbaric chamber or allowing John Black Lean to shrink the Moose Jaw hospital and cut the number of beds and the number of health care workers. The remaining Sask. Party MLA for Prince Albert thinks Prince Albert doesn’t need a second bridge. Victoria Jurgens claims Prince Albert doesn’t need
anything in this year’s budget to expand and renovate their hospital capacity. And she has been silent and absent as 2,000 Prince Albert homeowners are facing a flood-plain enforcement change that could be financially devastating. The strength and the judgment of these MLAs is questionable, and once again these two large cities go unrepresented at the cabinet table.” Long-time minister Don McMorris becomes the deputy premier. The additional leadership role is a concern for the Opposition, particularly after McMorris yelled across the Legislative Assembly floor just a week ago that the government shouldn’t pass an anti-bullying bill or require that students be allowed to form Gender and Sexuality Alliances or Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) in schools, because, he yelled, “Are we supposed to legislate that they have friends?” New Democrats are also concerned about the appointment of Herb Cox to the important environment portfolio. Cox responded to questions from the media Thursday about the biggest issues in the environment portfolio. Instead of citing the challenges of reversing Saskatchewan’s record as the highest per-capita carbon emitter in the nation with no plan to address climate change, Cox said Zebra Mussels is the single largest issue facing Saskatchewan’s environment. He stated that he doesn’t yet know yet if climate change is real. NDP caucus
Teach kids about social media with Alberta MLA About once a week people on social media will share an image purported to be from an elementary school class. The lesson they are trying to impart is that things people post on social media can quickly spread far beyond just the initial account. There is a much easier way to tell kids that you should think twice before you post something online, however, one that actually shows the real world consequences of a social media presence. In short, let’s all learn from Deborah Drever. The MLA for Calgary-Bow was elected as part of the overall orange crush that happened in the recent Alberta provincial election. She hasn’t even been sworn in, and has already been suspended from the NDP caucus due to the content of her social media feed, specifically a homophobic comment posted under a picture of Conservatives Jim Prentice and Ric McIvers. The comment read “gay boyz,” which is also offensive to fans of the letter S, and it was effectively the final straw after people combed her internet presence looking for things to object to. Turns out they found a lot, she became the poster girl for concerns about inexperienced and immature MLAs and the forefront of a debate about what a very young caucus would be able to handle in the new government.
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger The result is whether or not Drever has matured, she killed her political career before she had a chance to start it. Given that she was immediately suspended there is little chance she’ll actually be able to overcome youthful indiscretions and actually prove herself in the role. If anything, she’ll be forced to retreat to a life and career where she’s not under quite so much scrutiny about the dumb things she says on the internet. What career is that? People have been fired after saying stupid things on the social media platforms they use, even if their jobs aren’t necessarily in the public sphere. The privacy of an online presence simply doesn’t exist, but people frequently forget this,
and will say things that have negative consequences in their life and career. Some might argue that the consequences are deserved – they are certainly easily avoided – but the fact of the matter is that Drever is now a high profile example of someone whose social media feed is killing her career. She posted without thinking, as so many are apt to do, and now she will be famous for being that MLA who made stupid comments online. Drever is a better lesson than any mass distributed message from an elementary school class, because she actually shows the real world consequences of a stupid comment. You can’t really tell the impact of what a widely distributed image will be, some kids will even think it’s great that they could potentially get fame from something they put online. Here is a woman who has just been suspended for her job because she said something stupid on Instagram, that’s a real world consequence and something more meaningful than just how far things are shared. Even comments with a relatively small audience can have an impact. If we can get kids to think about their social media presence from the beginning, the internet could theoretically become a much more civil, sensible place, and Drever is a great example of real world consequences.
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To the Editor: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities will no doubt attract significant media interest at its upcoming annual conference with calls for great physical infrastructure spending. Indeed, even before it kicks off its gathering in Edmonton from June 5 to 8, the FCM has already won welldeserved attention for a report showing Canada is $123 billion behind on physical infrastructure, and lagging by a further $2 billion annually. New federal investments of $75 billion over 10 years for Canadian infrastructure will help, but even that can’t catch us up completely. The FCM is right to raise concern about this chronic infrastructure shortfall, which generally captures our awareness only if a large chunk of a local bridge plunges into a river or a broken water main snarls commuter traffic. We need these things so that we can live the lives we do, yet we forget and neglect them until trouble reminds us they’re
essential. Yet there is another kind of essential infrastructure that all too often has even lower visibility: social infrastructure. The complex networks of relationships, groups, organizations, and institutions that make up the deep operating system of our common lives can also be taken for granted. Failing to pay attention to our social infrastructure yields a result similar to neglect of bridges and roads. It can decline, eroding until a significant failure jars our inattention. One of the signs that we may be underinvesting in the ties that have long held our communities together is the increasing rate of social isolation of which we are only slowly becoming aware. Socially and economically marginalized people have long known the feeling of vulnerability that comes with being disconnected from the advantages that others unthinkingly enjoy. But cities such as Vancouver have begun to notice that social isolation affects all eco-
nomic and social strata: privilege does not necessarily equal social well-being. Neither does digital connectedness. A Vancouver study revealed unexpected levels of social isolation and civic disengagement among residents in their mid20s to mid-30s. Rather than being just another lifestyle choice, feeling disconnected from other people for prolonged periods of time can lead to poor health and premature death at rates comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, or suffering from heart disease. If health budgets are already challenging to meet, we can expect that a failure to attend to human connectedness in our cities will increase the demand on those services. Faltering social infrastructure will be costly. Many factors influence social connectedness. One is the design of our communities the space where social and physical infrastructure meet. Some arrangements of housing, businesses, schools, roads and buildings are socially productive, supporting
the informal interactions of individuals, families, groups and organizations. Some are not. While we may not know why, we are naturally drawn to places that support such interactions - plazas, cafes, streets with little shops, places to sit, hang out, and watch each other. A significant question we must attend to is how our physical infrastructure builds or erodes social capacity. What do we know about the interaction of physical and social infrastructure that can guide us toward building new infrastructure that is more socially generative than what we currently have? What have we built that depletes or fights against social capacity? Perhaps we might re-think whether it can be retrofitted to yield a higher social return rather than just fixing up what hasn’t given us what we need. Milton Friesen is the program director of the Social Cities project of the think tank Cardus. www.troymedia. com
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It’s no surprise that parents with young children hold more than half of all of Canada’s household debt. From parental leave and daycare to sports and school supplies, the costs of raising a child don’t stop adding up. House prices alone have surged ahead of income, and are now about eight times the average pre-tax income of a full-time worker. With increased financial pressures and rising costs, we need to ask if the support the federal government provides to parents is enough. The answer is no. The current system is a jumble of four programs with different criteria: some are taxable, some are not; some help all kids, some don’t;
some disappear if you lose your job; some favour the wealthy. No parent has the time to figure out the complicated system while raising their kids. The Liberal Party of Canada has a plan to bring back fairness: the Canada Child Benefit. By rolling all these funds together, topping them up with money saved from eliminating waste, and then targeting lower and middle income families, it would provide a lot more help per child every month, completely taxfree, to nine out of ten Canadian families. The lowest income families would get $6400 a year for a child under six, and $5400 for a child over six. The benefit would be reduced gradually as family incomes become larger. The statistically “median”
family — two parents and two kids (one under six and one over) with a total income of $90,000 — would get $5875 per year tax-free, over $2500 more than the current system. The current system gives money to those who need it least. We can do more for those who really need help by helping those who truly don’t less. That’s a fairer system. By giving more help to middle-class parents and all those who are working so hard to get there, the Canada Child Benefit will ease pressure on family finances and help every parent give their children the best possible start in life. Fairness is a better plan. John McCallum, MP Liberal Party of Canada
Minister needs to do homework To the Editor: Moments after being appointed as Saskatchewan’s new environment minister, Herb Cox told media he doesn’t really know what he thinks about climate change. When pushed repeatedly on whether he personally believes that climate change is real, he said: “Those are the kinds of the things that I want to talk to my officials about and find out where we’re at as far as the science
goes.” He told reporters the single biggest issue in Saskatchewan’s environment portfolio is zebra mussels, failing to even mention that the challenges of reversing Saskatchewan’s record as the highest per-capita carbon emitter in the country. “We know there are Sask. Party backbenchers and candidates who are climate science deniers – including at least one who has said it’s a myth based on witchcraft reasoning –
but I think it’s a disgrace to appoint someone to be the environment minister who doesn’t know or won’t say if he even believes in climate change,” said Cathy Sproule, the NDP’s environment critic. Cox is the Sask. Party’s fifth environment minister. Through the previous four ministers, carbon emissions in Saskatchewan have only gotten worse. The Sask. Party literally omitted the chapter on climate change
from the recent release of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code. It has also slashed funding for climate change initiatives by 85 per cent. Just last week, the government refused to debate or vote on the NDP’s bill to set ambitious but achievable targets for energy efficiency, renewable-energy production, emission reductions and green jobs. Doyle Fox NDP Caucus
To the Editor: A few days ago, I published an article examining the Harper government’s most recent statistics on the public’s use of Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). The figures, freshly published by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 2013, together with the pre-budget and post-budget analyses of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), make one point absolutely clear. There is a good policy case for maintaining TFSAs with an annual limit on contributions at $5500, but there is no compelling argument to nearly double that annual maximum to $10,000. Finance Minister Joe Oliver felt obliged to respond to my blog. The Minister’s reply was rhetorical and ideological. He made no effort to address the CRA’s latest numbers because they contradict him. If he is trying to argue that the annual TFSA limit at $5500 is too low and needs to be drastically increased, he would have to demonstrate that a large and growing number of Canadians are regularly maxing-out and need a higher limit. But that is simply not the case. Here are three “killer facts” from the CRA that destroy Mr. Oliver’s position: First, over 28-million Canadians are legally entitled to hold a TFSA, but more than 60 per cent don’t participate at all. And only a tiny fraction of those eligible -- a very small 6.7 per cent -- are contributing the maximum. Second, any room to contribute that a TFSAholder does not use up in one tax year can be added onto future years. According to the CRA, the average TFSA has, within existing limits, some $13,500 in unused room available for more contributions. Third, the numbers of people maxing out their TFSAs has been dropping steadily in both absolute and percentage terms since the program’s first year. In 2013, it was down 39 per cent from five years earlier. So where is the argument for increasing the limit? Mr. Oliver certainly hasn’t advanced one. By the government’s own prognostications, what they’re proposing is pricey. Nearly doubling TFSA limits will cost several hundreds of millions of dollars over the next five years, and some tens of billions of dollars over the longer term. Mr. Oliver seems to think that’s a good thing -even if more than 93 per cent of Canadians get no benefit -- because, in his view, anything and everything that diminishes the Government of Canada is a step in the right direction. But if the federal government weren’t so warped by that ideology, what are some of the other policy choices that might be made? Veterans could be treated with greater generosity and respect. The middle class income tax rate could be reduced. Child Benefits to help parents with the costs of raising children could be substantially enhanced for nine out of ten Canadian families. The eligibility age for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement could be restored to 65. We could have a strong national system for helping military personnel, police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders with the debilitating realities of PTSD. Mr. Harper’s plan to scale back federal support for medicare could be reversed. Our country could make a quantum leap forward in building vital public infrastructure to underpin a more prosperous, productive economy, generating both jobs and growth. We could tear down barriers to education and skills training, and climb back into the top ranks of countries investing in scientific research, new technology and innovation. It’s all about choices and priorities. There are many better alternatives -- to nurture Canadians’ precious tax dollars, break free from mediocrity, and build a better country. One that works for all of us. Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament for Wascana
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Top film award goes to Saskatoon producer Another Yorkton Film Festival is in the books and filmmakers from across the country are on their way home, some sporting new hardware in the form of a golden sheaf for their mantelpieces. Best of Festival went to Saskatoon producer and director Marites Carino, who now calls Montreal home, For her film Vanishing Points. “Winning this award in my home province in Saskatchewan is just really amazing because to date this film has won quite a few awards and I’ve never ever been to any of these festivals, so to actually be here and win two awards for this film is a really amazing feeling and my parents were here tonight so it’s really special,” she said. The film is a conceptual piece featuring the choreography of Tentacle
Tribe a Montreal dance troupe. The choreography was actually done backwards, then Carino reversed the video which results in a surreal quality. It also won in the Performing Arts and Entertainment category, but the producer was visibly surprised to take home the festival’s top prize. “The film is very nonconventional I would say because it’s an experimental hip hop dance film,” Carino said. “To be chosen out of all these different genres is amazing. it’s great that the festival gives the opportunity for films from a different point of view or even a different genre, I feel honoured and shocked.” She also felt the result might have been much different if not for a disruption in the shooting schedule. Her original
intent had been to shoot in the summer of 2014, but she found out at the end of October 2013 that her perfect location, the building she planned to use, a unique, triangular corner edifice, was slated for demolition before the new year. She made the decision to start filming as soon as possible and an unexpected happenstance turned out to be a blessing in disguise. “The day before there was a freak snow storm and it was minus 24 with the wind chill outside and because it was so cold and there was snow and all the leaves had fallen, I think it just gave the film a different look that we wouldn’t have been able to achieve if we had shot in the summer,” she said adding the making of the film was not without its challenges. “It was a really men-
tally exhausting process, but I’m really glad that I did it because I like experimenting with things in my films so this is the component I wanted to play with,” she said. A total of 24 trophies were handed out Saturday night at the Awards Gala. “We were very pleased with the selection of films submitted to this year’s festival,” said Randy Goulden, YFF executive director. “We not only had a great bunch of winning films, but also some
wonderfully imaginative and impressive nominees.” The National Film Board (NFB), which has been one of the biggest supporters of the festival since its inception 68 years ago won four awards including the prestigious Founder’s Award for its film 54 Hours, a harrowing animated account of a 1914 tragedy off the coast of Newfoundland when 132 sealers were caught out on the ice and 78 men died over two days. The Ruth Shaw best of
Saskatchewan Award went to Isolated Gestures, an experimental film by Regina artist Kent Tate that explores the theme of unexpected moments and unforeseen discoveries. Other major awards included Director - Fiction to Neil Christopher for The Orphan and the Polar Bear; Director Non- Fiction to Jordan Paterson for Tricks on the Dead: The Chinese Labour Corps in WWI; and Emerging Filmmaker to Kurt Spenrath for The Match.
Nominations open for Yorkton in Bloom
As trees are budding and flowers are emerging in back yards all over town, the organizers of the city’s annual Yorkton in Bloom competition are looking for nominations. This year, in recognition that Yorkton is growing by leaps and bounds, a new category of Best Young Yard has been instituted. This applies to immature yards in new residential areas or those that have gone through
recent large-scale landscape renovations. Entries in this category must be less than five years old. Of course, all the standard categories are back, including Best Home Front Yard, Best Home Back Yard, Best Mobile Home Ground, Best Vegetable/Community Garden, Best Senior Housing Complex and Best Residential Street. There are also four Golden Bloom categories
for homeowners 75 years of age and older including Best Home Front Yard, Best Home Back Yard, Best Vegetable/ Community Garden and Best Senior Housing Unit. The deadline for entries is July 10 with judging taking place July 13 to 15. There will be bus tours of the winning entries July 24 at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. DIRECTOR MARITI\ES CARINO accepts the Best of Festival Award from film fest cochair Richard Gustin.
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CLOSE CUTS – Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer is in the community, both raising money for the local initiatives program and getting people ready for their main head shave event for cancer research. Pictured above, Helen Ferridge gets five years worth of hair shaved off by Leone Ottenbreit at the gourmet hot dog sale at Cornerstone Credit Union, with that hair donated to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, to make wigs for cancer patients. Ferridge, who also raised $2,050 for the cause, says that if her hair can improve the life of someone else, she will happily grow it. The main head shave event will be on May 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Parkland Mall.
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Complaining about things won’t change them Ed was my neighbor for seven years; now he is my adopted cousin. My old neighbor has been going through a case of withdrawal, since our exit from next door. Ruby, Ed’s wife, emailed last week saying that Ed has been missing me. He has suffered because I’m no longer a never-ending supply of reasons to keep him busy complaining. Now, he has no new complaints to offer about me to others at coffee. My old neighbor takes an instant dislike to some people. Seven years ago, when Ed learned that I was a retired pastor, he bluntly told me he did not like preachers. For the next seven years, he found a multitude of reasons to confirm in his mind, why he should continue to dislike me. A couple of times in the seven years, Ed admitted that on a few things I was alright, but that didn’t change the fact that I was a preacher, and he has never liked preachers. Ed told me that I shouldn’t be offended. There are quite a few people that he has never liked and never will like. They are; most politicians but particularly
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www.accordingtoed.com Liberals, bankers, dentists, pencil-pushers, and teetotalers. My old neighbor said that everyone has their list of unlikable people, about whom they like to complain. I suspect Ed would not like Will Bowen either. Will Bowen has written two books on our ability to stop complaining. I suspect that Ed would not want a complaint free world or complaint free relationships with others. I admit that, both Ed and me, are good at complaining about other folks and situations. Complaining is an ability that dates back to Adam and Eve. When they ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, they brought to us the desire to put people and things into either good or evil labels. We may judge others as good or evil, as if they have to be one or
the other. When we decide someone is mean, we refuse to consider them as also being nice. Some folks don’t like us and are determined they never will. Do we need to realize that other folks are a mixture of both good and evil? It is hard to admit we are also. In heaven, the bliss will not be broken by any complaining. There, we will be free of complaints and our relationships with others will be without grumbling. Until heaven, we have the example of Jesus, who did not complain about those putting him to death, but prayed that God would forgive them for they did not know what they were doing. We don’t know what we are doing when we complain about others. Complaining about others is contrary, to our need to love others as ourselves. Complaints
to $3.7 million. “Saskatchewan’s mining industry is contributing to our province’s strong, diversified economy and to the world in big ways,” Minister responsible for Innovation Jeremy Harrison said. “We are pleased to provide an additional investment to support two new IMII research and development projects, along with other opportunities, to ensure the industry’s continued expansion and prosperity.” The IMII is a collab-
oration between industry, government, and education and research institutions to articulate industry’s top concerns and facilitate the accelerated development of solutions for those needs. The IMII is the only institute in Canada dedicated to conducting research on the unique problems arising from potash and uranium production – two key minerals in Saskatchewan’s mining industry.
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POSTER WINNERS – St. Michael’s School and the Knights of Columbus #5182 would like to congratulate Kaybrie Lutz and Danika Kluk for winning 1st place in the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest this year at both the District and Provincial levels. Their posters will now be entered into the International competition. Good Luck and way to go girls! Pictured Left to Right: Steve Popowich, Kaybrie Lutz, Danika Kluk, and Terry Ruf Submitted
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McMorris named as province’s Deputy Premier Premier Brad Wall has named a new Deputy Premier and a new Finance Minister as part of a small cabinet shuffle resulting from Ken Krawetz leaving cabinet. Krawetz, who has announced he will not be running in the next provincial election, has been Deputy Premier since the current government took office and Finance Minister for five years, during which time he delivered five consecutive balanced budgets. Veteran Minister Don McMorris becomes the new Deputy Premier. McMorris retains all of his cur-
rent responsibilities, including Minister responsible for Crown Investments Corporation, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and Saskatchewan Government Insurance. “Don McMorris has been a strong and reliable minister during his time as Minister of Health and Highways and Infrastructure and in his current portfolios,” Wall said. “He is well-respected in our cabinet and caucus and will make a great Deputy Premier.” Kevin Doherty becomes Finance Minister. “Kevin Doherty has
been very involved in the budget process as a member of the Treasury Board,” Wall said. “This year, he played an important role in dealing with our budget challenges so we could deliver a balanced budget without raising taxes. “I know Kevin working together with Treasury Board and caucus will help keep our province’s finances and our economy strong.” Scott Moe takes over from Doherty as Minister of Advanced Education while Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter adds Minister respon-
sible for SaskTel to his current duties. Herb Cox enters cabinet for the first time, taking over from Moe as Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for SaskWater and the Water Security Agency. The number of ministers remains at 18, including the Premier. The size of cabinet has not changed since the government took office in 2007. Paul Merriman will replace Cox as Government Whip. Wall appointed Krawetz to serve as Legislative Secretary to the Premier for
Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations. “Ken Krawetz is a strong voice for the Ukrainian-Canadian community in Saskatchewan and has worked hard to improve our economic and cultural relationship with Ukraine,” Wall said. “It makes sense that Ken should continue his work with the Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations Advisory Committee to help Saskatchewan keep building that relationship.” Wall thanked Krawetz for his long and outstanding record of service to the people of Saskatchewan.
“It’s quite remarkable that Ken Krawetz has been either the Deputy Leader or Interim Leader of this party since he was first elected nearly 20 years ago,” Wall said. “He is a leader who has earned the respect of his fellow MLAs, his constituents and the people of Saskatchewan. “It’s going to be strange not having Ken sitting next to me in the Assembly and I will miss him, but I think he deserves a little more personal time after serving in some of the busiest and most important roles in the Legislature for two decades.”
Farmland ownership review underway Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the consultations for The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act. The consultations will allow all interested parties to share their views regarding farmland ownership rules. “Consultations with the public will help us understand who should, or should not be, allowed to own farmland in Saskatchewan,
specifically pension plans, investment trusts, pension plan administrators and foreign investors,” Stewart said. “I encourage all interested parties to participate in the consultations to help determine what is best for Saskatchewan.” The consultations will take place online at www.saskatchewan. ca/farmland. The process includes an education document that
illustrates: •the current situation surrounding farmland ownership; •the role of the Farm Land Security Board; •the current agricultural landscape in Saskatchewan; and •a jurisdictional comparison of farmland ownership rules in other provinces. Currently only Canadian residents and 100 per cent Canadianowned entities can own
New doctors recruited for Canora Hospital Sunrise Health Region has received notification that Dr. Augustine Egbagbe will leave Canora, effective May 31, 2015. The health region has recruited two physicians for Canora; pending their successful completion of the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA). Canora is expected to return to full complement of four physicians and one nurse practitioner in September of 2015. The newly recruited physicians will join Dr. Mala Singh, Dr. Victor Obiora, and Nurse Practitioner, Lorri Dennis in Canora. The health region is implementing a few changes to help the remaining physicians manage the volume of clients over the summer months. Physician clinics held in Invermay and Norquay are temporarily suspended. Nurse Practitioner, Dawna Abrahamson will continue to see clients in Norquay, by appoint-
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tal to clinic during the weekend for clients and physicians. Appointments are needed to see the physician or nurse practitioner for weekday or weekend clinic appointments. The number to call for an appointment is 306-563-5557. Appointments from Monday to Friday will continue to be held at the downtown Canora Medical Clinic location. Arrangements have been made for ongoing medical care for residents in long-term care. A community physician or nurse practitioner will be on call night and day to attend to the emergent needs of inpatients in acute care, long term care and home care. The Canora Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) continues to ensure that emergency services in Canora will be uninterrupted.
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more than 10 acres of farmland in Saskatchewan. Regulations an nounced on April 13, 2015, clarified the existing legislation by placing a pause on the acquisition of land holdings by non-family trusts (with more than 10 beneficiaries), pension plans and administrators of pension plans while the review is being undertaken. “We want to make
sure our government is on the right path and makes the correct decisions regarding farmland ownership,” Stewart said. “We need to hear from stakeholders before determining if changes to the legislation are necessary.” The survey can be completed online at www.saskatchewan.ca/ farmland. A paper copy of the survey may be picked up at any Ministry of Agriculture
Regional Office or can be requested by calling the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377. At the end of the consultation period, the results of the survey and all comments will be posted online. Once the results have been analyzed, decisions will be made regarding next steps. The consultation process runs until August 10.
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PotashCorp opening doors for young people For the fourth consecutive year, PotashCorp is making a $100,000 contribution to Creative Kids and opening doors for more young people across the province to explore their creative pursuits. PotashCorp made the announcement on Saturday evening at the RCMP Charity Ball Gala in support of Creative Kids at the RCMP Drill Hall in
Regina. This brings the company’s long-term support of the organization to $400,000. Creative Kids is a community-based nonprofit organization that assists families with costs of enrolling young people in art, drama, dance and cultural activities. With administrative funding provided by SaskCulture Inc., PotashCorp’s commitment goes directly
to support the creative interests of young people across the province. “While our business helps feed the world, our company believes in nourishing the dreams of young people in our communities,” said Wayne Brownlee, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Our support makes it possible for more kids to participate in activities
that nurture their creative interests and builds confidence and life skills that will help them throughout their lives. We are proud to be a longstanding supporter of Creative Kids.” Christie Nenson, responsible for Fund Development at Creative Kids, said PotashCorp’s support continues to have a positive impact on thou-
Search on for local veterans Last year, the government of France honoured 659 Canadian veterans, including four from Saskatchewan to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of France during World War II. France bestowed its highest distinction, The Legion of Honour, upon these vets, but not all of the Canadians who fought in Normandy between June 6 and August 31 1944 were
identified. Now, the French Embassy is seeking to rectify that by extending the campaign to July 31 of this year. The local Legion is heading up the search for local veterans who may have seen combat in the region during that time. The Legion can be contacted by calling 306-783-9789. The Legion also wants to remind citizens of Yorkton about the
annual Decoration Day Parade June 6. The parade will form up at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Good Spirit School Division offices on King Street, march East to and through the City Cemetery and conduct a D-Day ceremony at the cenotaph before marching back to the school division. As with Remembrance Day, all citizens are encouraged to attend and remember the sac-
rifices of the many Canadians who died in World War II.
sands of kids across the province. “Every year, we see young people with dreams and desires who can be a part of creative programs because of PotashCorp’s support,” said Nenson. “Not only do these kids learn new skills, they get to meet more kids and instructors who share their creative passion. The impact of PotashCorp’s support is evident in their smiles today and will be even greater as these young people grow into the creative thinkers and innovators of tomorrow. We are grateful for PotashCorp’s continu-
ing interest in improving their lives today and for the future.” As the world’s largest crop nutrient company, PotashCorp plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food we need, from the land we have.
Report calls for change
Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer extended condolences on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan to the family of a child who passed away while in care in 2010, following the release of “No Time for Mark,” a report by the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth. “These lost opportunities – a report filled out after a deadline, a visit missed, a support not put in place – each separately seem like such small things,” Harpauer said. “They aren’t when you look at the system as a whole. In this instance, these missed chances to change outcomes for this family instead contributed to the death of a little boy. I hope that the Government of Saskatchewan’s recognition that our system failed Mark brings a
sense of closure for his family.” The Ministry of Social Services provided a detailed analysis of actions taken over the past five years that meet a number of the Advocate’s recommendations and outlined possible avenues to continue strengthening the child welfare system. This includes: •new tools to support staff in working with families; •updated and strengthened policies on foster home safety requirements; •increased prevention and in-home supports for families so that they can safely care for their children at home; and •a continued reduction in the numbers of children brought into care. “While I’m pleased that the Advocate recog-
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nized a number of areas where we have been able to make progress, he also identifies changes that can and should be made,” Harpauer said. “We may be in a much better place today to respond to the needs of children and their families, but we must continue to improve the services and supports we provide to children and families. They need to be of the highest standard possible.” The Ministry of Social Services will continue to rebuild its relationship with the community, along with Sturgeon Lake Child and Family Services Inc. “This community has experienced a grieving process that has taken us through anger and sadness many times,” Sturgeon Lake Child and Family Services Executive Director Eleanor Brazeau said. “The legacy of this has been a lot of hard work between our agency and the ministry in the best interests of children. We want to honour all who have suffered in this process and bring closure through a Traditional Feast and Ceremony.”
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Insect populations can vary throughout field As the growing season begins farmers need to closely monitor and protect their crop from potential insect problems. Early in the growing season the plants can be extremely vulnerable to insect threats and close observation is required. With a canola crop; flea beetles or cutworms can devastate a seedling crop in just a few days. Conversely, it is extremely important to understand that a few insects or a small amount of damage may not warrant action. The question to ask is how many insects are too many? The temptation may be to spray as soon as insects are found, but making the correct decision is not that easy! Controlling insects is costly. The cost of controlling the insect must include all factors such as fuel, actual application cost and time/ labour associated with operating the machine, not just the price of the chemical. Most insecticides have broad spectrum activity and will affect both the target and non-target (beneficial) insects. Therefore, unnecessary applications can have undesirable environmental effects.
“Economic thresholds” is a term that describes the density of insects at which control measures should be applied to prevent an increasing population from reaching the economic injury level. This economic injury level is when the damage caused by the insect is equal to the cost of preventing the damage/controlling the insect. Economic thresholds or ET’s will vary depending on a combination of factors including pest, crop type, growth stage, expected market value and cost of control. Insect populations tend to vary throughout a field. When scouting crops, it is important to consider these variations. Depending on the pest, insect numbers and species composition, often field margins will differ considerably from populations within the field. Hills and low-lying parts of the field will also differ. Increasing the number of sampling sites in a field will improve accuracy when estimating insect populations and can help reduce application costs by targeting control only where it is needed. Some economic
thresholds are based on scientific research while others are nominal and based on the best information available. ETs should be considered as a guide and will vary depending on the market value of the crop and the cost of control. Ultimately the decision to spray or not comes down to the producer, however economic thresholds are a tool in the decision making process. Remember: It is critical to know the insect pest you are dealing with. Have it properly identified to determine the best control measure. For more information on economic thresholds or information contact your Regional Crops Specialist; or • Contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-4572377 • Visit Saskatchewan Agricultures “Economic Thresholds of Insect Pests” at http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Default. aspx?DN=a4d74761d683-4e68-8c5e-60f592bc4ee8 Lyndon Hicks PAg Regional Crops Specialist Yorkton
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Technological advances helping to save lives Four hard-to-match S a s k a t c h e w a n patients with immune systems that were likely to reject a donated kidney have received transplants thanks to the Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program officially launched last week. Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and organ donation and transplantation programs around the country, now takes advantage of highquality laboratories to allocate kidneys with an accuracy and efficiency that is unparalleled.
For some Saskatchewan patients, this program greatly increases their likelihood of receiving a kidney transplant,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “It has already saved and improved lives and continues to bring hope to 16 Saskatchewan patients registered with the program who otherwise would be unlikely to find a match for a transplant.” “The launch of the HSP program allows us to provide improved access to lifesaving transplants to Canadians waiting for kidney transplanta-
tion,” Canadian Blood Services Board Chair Leah Hollins said. “When Canadian Blood Services was mandated to develop national services for organ and tissue donation and transplantation in 2008, Canada was one of the only developed nations without a national, co-ordinated system. We have come a long way and I would like to thank all provincial and territorial governments for the commitment they have demonstrated during the development of the HSP program.” The launch of the HSP program is an important milestone in improving access to
transplants for patients who are difficult to match with a donor kidney due to their high levels of sensitizing antibodies. These patients, known as ‘highly sensitized’, have developed antibodies that would attack a transplanted kidney unless the organ is very precisely matched. Until recently, such patients only had access to the limited number of donors in their region. These hard-to-match patients represent approximately 20 per cent of provincial waitlists, yet receive less than one per cent of available organs.
By increasing access to a larger donor pool, the HSP program promises to improve the chances of a kidney transplant for this highly disadvantaged patient group. The HSP program first rolled out to Saskatchewan and Manitoba in October 2013 and, by November 2014, all provinces and territories had joined. Although it is still in its infancy, the HSP program has already yielded success stories. Since its establishment, the national initiative has facilitated 111 kidney transplants in Canada, including four in Saskatchewan. With offices in
Saskatoon and Regina, the program co-ordinates organ donation and transplantation in the province. Transplantation of kidneys and corneas takes place in Saskatchewan. The program provides support and coordination for patients needing to go out of province for heart, lung, liver or pancreas transplants. The program also manages organ and tissue donations and maintains the Tissue and Bone Bank and the Lions Eye Bank of Saskatchewan. Visit the website at www. saskatoonhealthregion.ca/transplant.
May 30 declared as JumpStart day for city The Canadian Tire Jumpstart program in the city was recognized by Yorkton Council Monday by a twin proclamation. May 30 was declared as Canadian Tire JumpStart Day, while June was declared as Canadian Tire Jump Start Month. “Canadian Tire Foundation for Families, Canadian Tire JumpStart is a charitable program to help kids in financial need participate in organized sports and recreation such as dance, martial arts and swimming, as well as
team sports,” explained Irma Van De Bon-Nicol Chairperson Yorkton Canadian Tire JumpStart Chapter in a presentation to Council. Funding is available for qualified applicants to offset registration fees, equipment and transportation costs. “National in scope but local in focus, Canadian Tire JumpStart is delivered through a Canadianwide network of local chapters, made up of a variety of community leaders committed to helping kids get active. In Yorkton, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area, City of Yorkton, and Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton form the local chapter. These community partners are joined by Canadian Tire Associate Dealers and Petroleum Agents, and together the chapters identify children in financial need who would benefit from the program. We have heard some amazing stories from children who have had the opportunity to participate and the difference it has made in their lives,” stated a letter circulated to Council.
“Research has proven that participation in sports and recreation increases a child’s chance of success in life through a healthier lifestyle, increased self-esteem and confidence, the opportunity to learn important leadership skills, and improved school performance and future education expectations. Canadian Tire JumpStart believes that no child should be denied the life benefits of organized sport and recreation; however the reality is that one in three Canadian families cannot afford to
enroll their children in these kinds of activities,” said Glenn McLean, President, Canadian Tire Foundation for Families. To mark the day a BBQ at Yorkton Canadian Tire on May 30 at 11:00 a.m. to kick
off and to raise money for the local Yorkton and area Canadian Tire JumpStart Chapter. That day as well there will be activities and games for children including a bouncy house, petting zoo, face painting, and games.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP Yorkton Memorial Gardens wishes to honour those who defended our country and preserved our freedom. We will decorate the graves of veterans buried in our cemetery with a Canadian flag on June 6, 2015. On this day General Alexander Ross Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and other branches in our area will be observing Decoration Day. We have records of over 200 veterans who are buried in Yorkton Memorial Gardens but feel there are more. If your father, mother, brother, friend or relative was a veteran, and is interred at Yorkton Memorial Gardens, please call us and we’ll assure that his or her memory and service are not overlooked. There is no charge for the flag. It’s our way of saying WE REMEMBER… Call 306-783-4772 & we will do the rest.
BIGFOOT – Yorkdale Central School retold the Cinderella story last week with a twist. Cinderella or the Story of Bigfoot is a bit of a parody featuring Ella Le Grand as the oppressed orphan living with her evil stepmother and two beautiful step-sisters and who, unlike most fairy tale maidens does not have tiny feet. In fact, she takes a size 23 double-wide. To find her true love, an Arthur Fonzerelli-like Prince Alphonze XIII, she is aided by Dweezil Twistup, who bills himself as Fairy God-dude Extraordinaire. Students from around the division were bussed in to enjoy the play. YNR Staff
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Be on the lookout for the Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl, one of Saskatchewan’s most well-known species at risk, has returned after spending the winter in Mexico and the southwestern United States (e.g., California to Texas). From midMay until mid-June, these endangered owls are in the process of finding a mate, finding a suitable burrow, and laying and incubating their eggs. Despite their name, Burrowing Owls do not dig a burrow themselves. Instead, they use abandoned burrows that have been excavated by ground squirrels, badgers, or other burrowing mammals. Each spring, female Burrowing Owls lay 6-14 eggs. Because there is thought to be less than 800 pairs nesting throughout Canada, the success of each nest is important to the survival and recovery of this species. To ensure the nesting success of Burrowing Owls, it is important to minimize human activity around nest sites as much as possible; however, cattle grazing are not a disturbance or a
concern for these owls. Kaytlyn Burrows, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator, explains: “The shorter grass in grazed pastures helps these owls to see potential predators. Additionally, Burrowing Owls often use cattle manure in their nests to absorb excess moisture, regulate burrow temperature, attract insects, and hide their scent from predators.” If you discover Burrowing Owls in your pasture, do not fear! There are many advantages to having these owls on your land, especially the free pest control. “Burrowing Owls eat huge numbers of small mammals such as mice and voles, and the young feed primarily on grasshoppers,” says Burrows. “One nest of Burrowing Owls can consume over 1,000 rodents in a single season!” Burrowing Owls are identifiable by their small size (~9 inches tall) and light and dark brown mottled plumage with white spots. Burrowing owls have long featherless legs,
which can give them the appearance of walking on stilts. They have a round head, with large yellow eyes, and white ‘eyebrows’. During the nesting season, male burrowing owls can often be seen standing on mounds of dirt next to their burrows, or on nearby fence posts while the female incubates the eggs. Nature Saskatchewan’s Operation Burrowing Owl works with landowners to protect and enhance Burrowing Owl habitat, and monitors Burrowing Owl numbers at enrolled sites. “Nature Saskatchewan is very fortunate to have so many passionate landowners participating in our programs and keeping a look out for species at risk, including the Burrowing Owl,” says Kaytlyn. Operation Burrowing Owl records sightings to help determine the population trend and distribution of the Burrowing Owl throughout Saskatchewan. “Without the voluntary efforts of landowners, land managers, and the general public, recovery of this
unique prairie owl would not be possible” says Burrows. She encourages the public to “get out there this summer and explore, you never know what you will find.” If you
are lucky enough to see a Burrowing Owl, Kaytlyn asks that you call Nature Saskatchewan’s tollfree Hoot Line, 1-800667-HOOT (4668). “When you report a
sighting you are playing an important role in Burrowing Owl recovery, and any information given is never shared without the landowner’s permission.”
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Carey and Diane Gleason know better than most the challenges of living with juvenile diabetes. They have not one, but two sons who were diagnosed with the disease when they were children. Twenty years ago, when Carey and Diane’s elder son, Christopher, was two years old, they had a real scare when initial diagnoses of the flu turned out to be wrong. He wound up in hospital in Regina for two-and-a-half weeks. “He got very ill, he was very close to going into a coma,” Carey said. “My wife took him to emergency and actually [Regina pediatrician] Dr. [Biswa] Datta just happened to walk by the room, looked at him through the door and said ‘check his blood sugar’ and it was off the scale.” Juvenile diabetes, or Type 1 as it is now more commonly referred to, has a prevalence in the under 19 population of somewhere under one per cent. It does have a genetic component to it, however. Although not fully understood, firstdegree relatives of a diabetic (i.e., children, siblings) may have up to a 10 times greater risk of developing the disease. Still, the chances of a second child being diagnosed are less than five per cent and it was a shocker for Carey and Diane although they now look on the bright side. “You’re upset when it happens, obviously, but I think it was easier on him as well, because he saw his brother, his whole life growing up
his brother had diabetes and he knew what his brother was going through and I think it really helped him. It helped us too recognize the signs.” About 15 years ago, Carey said, Randy Durovick, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) fundraising coordinator for Regina, approached the family about getting a JDRF Walk For The Cure event going in Yorkton. Diane’s father, Mike Kaminski, was also a Type 1 diabetic since childhood. Carey was inspired to get involved and in that first year they managed to get a few people together and launched what has now become a significant fundraiser locally. This year’s walk, scheduled for June 7, is dedicated to Mike Kaminski who died this past November. When Mike was diagnosed, diabetes was not that far removed from being a death sentence. In those days, the equipment was crude, victims of the disease had to boil and sharpen needles and the insulin supply, completely livestock-derived, was not nearly as stable as it is today. Even in the 20 years since Christopher was diagnosed there have been big changes in the management of the disease and progress toward a cure, something Carey attributes largely to the efforts of the JDRF. “Even just the basic meters for checking blood sugar,” he said. “I remember when you think the kids are having low blood sugar and you poked them and
you’re waiting for that 45 seconds for that result and it seems like an hour and a half, now it’s five seconds and you have your readings. “Simple little things like that and just the methods of giving insulin. We had syringes
and vials and now they have injection pens that are pre-loaded with insulin and pumps. And they’ve got continuous blood monitoring now and they’re not that far away now from having an artificial pancreas. That’s something the
JDRF has been working on and doing research on islet transplants and they’ve had some success with that and that’s all funded through the JDRF.” Carey said anyone who is interested in getting involved in the
walk still have time to do so by registering at www.jdrf.ca/walk. For more information on the June 7 event, potential walkers can also call Carey at 306-6217400 or email cgleason@imagewireless.ca.
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Community Events 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. Close Cuts for Cancer The 18th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving Event will be held on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Parkland Mall. Interested participants or volunteers may get more information by phoning 306-783-2637 or emailing closecuts@sasktel.net. (There are also a number of secondary events on our Facebook page as well).
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 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: Old Country Lads May 29 For more information contact Peter at 306-7821846. 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. For tickets, all 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.
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.
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.
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 306-783-3523
Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch. For info. call Helen at 783-0802 or Angie at 783-7838.
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 783-4220 for more details.
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.
Yorkton and District United Way • looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@sasktel.net.
The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 783-2582 for details. Singers Unite! Yorkton Community Concert Choir Practices every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the YRHS (use parking lot entrance) Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details.
The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older. Coaches also needed. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.
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. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now” 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 information 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).
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.
Club DJ Heritage Baptist Church Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m. • for children Grades K-6 • a mid week program designed to engage local children with church • Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more... Call 783-7912 for details. Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association Horseback riding and other activities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Meets Tuesdays at noon Shadow Stables. For more information, call 782-7930 or 782-7782 or email mbozsik@sasktel.net.
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Expansion underway for Lake Diefenbaker
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $1.8 million into Lake Diefenbaker area parks, including a new visitor reception centre at Douglas Provincial Park, repairs and upgrades to the beach retaining wall at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and an expansion to the boat launch at Elbow Harbour Recreation Site. “Lake Diefenbaker is a hub of recreation and tourism opportunities in Saskatchewan,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “Investment in these parks along Lake
Diefenbaker will enhance the experience of our visitors and will make this area an even more attractive place to vacation.” The new visitor reception centre at Douglas Provincial Park will be a combined facility that will house the park’s administration office, campground office and interpretive space. The current administration office and interpretive centre buildings were constructed in the late 1950s and are now in poor repair. In addition to providing space for staff, this new combined building will provide accessible washrooms, a larger,
more accessible visitor reception area to serve the public and an interpretive area. Bighorn Construction (2005) Ltd. of Medicine Hat was the successful bidder for the visitor reception centre, which will be completed for the 2016 park season. In addition to the new visitor reception centre at Douglas, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and Elbow Harbour Recreation Site are also receiving upgrades. Work is already underway on repairing and upgrading the beach retaining wall at Saskatchewan Landing.
The current wall was constructed in the 1970s and after 40 years of high winds and water levels, is now in need of repair and upgrading. This work will include stabilizing the current wall and installing walkways, guardrails and improving access to the
beach area. The successful bidder on this project was Saskcon Repair Services Ltd. of Saskatoon. The bulk of this project is expected to be complete by the end of June 2015. This project will add a second boat launch at Elbow Harbour, doubling
the current capacity, which will help to meet the high demand during the peak boating season. Allan Construction from Saskatoon was the successful bidder on this project. The boat launch expansion is scheduled to be complete by the end of June 2015.
Traffic tickets issued April’s traffic safety focus was vulnerable road users – the actions of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists, and the actions of others that put them in danger – but it was speeding violations that garnered the majority of tickets for motorists. Law enforcement issued a total of 2,195* tickets during the month, including 1,720 for speeding/aggressive driving, 12 tickets related to vulnerable road users and the following offences: • 41 charges related to impaired driving • 66 tickets for cellphone use
• 173 tickets for no/ improper seatbelt/child seat • 183 tickets for failing to stop for red light/ stop sign STEP results: On April 15 and 16, police officers from all over the province assembled in Prince Albert for a two-day Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) event. Police enforced all traffic safety violations, with a particular focus on seatbelts/child seats, cellphones, speeding/aggressive driving and impaired driving. In total, enforcement issued 408 tickets during the two-day blitz,
including: • 176 tickets for speeding/aggressive driving • 73 tickets for nonseatbelt use • 11 tickets for cellphone use while driving • 1 impaired driving charge • 134 tickets related to commercial vehicles SGI wants to remind residents that police are focusing on impaired driving throughout the month of May. Impaired driving laws were changed last summer and now result in tougher penalties. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca for more information.
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FUNDRAISER – Paws and Claws Animal Rescue raised nearly $2,000 dollars over the weekend with a yard sale in Yorkton and a barbecue in Melville. The yard sale brought in $835 and the barbecue $920 to offset the costs of finding homes for dogs and cats. In just four months, the new organization has had more than 60 animals go through the rescue. YNR Staff
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THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Page 27A
National health and fitness day established
On December 10, 2014, Members of Parliament from all parties voted unanimously to pass Bill S-211, an Act to establish the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day. With this initiative, the Government of Canada is giving a blank canvass to all municipalities and citizens to mark the day with events that promote the use of local health, recreational, sports and fitness facilities. The objective is to inspire Canadians to become fitter and more active; reducing growing health care costs attributed to preventable diseases due to inactivity. This initiative is crucial for everyone – and children above all, since in our childhood years we set the pattern for the future. Children who develop healthy habits at an early age often continue to lead a healthy lifestyle into adulthood. However, today, most of them miss the mark. According to Active Healthy Kids Canada’s annual report for 2014, (activehealthykids.ca), “Children and youth get an average of 7 hours and 48 minutes of screen time per day.” This summer most
Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz children will choose to spend their days inside, parked in front of one of many different kinds of screens. This is almost as much time as their parents spend at work. Statistics Canada reports that only seven per cent of Canadian youth get the recommended level of 60 minutes of moderateto-vigorous physical activity per day. Childhood obesity in Canada has tripled over the past three decades. And sport participation rates for Canadian youth have steadily declined, dropping from 77 per cent in 1992 to 59 per cent in 2005. The movement to establish National Health and Fitness Day was initiated by my colleague, MP John Weston (West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country). For several years MP Weston has worked closely with former Olympic champion skier Senator
Nancy Greene Raine and a team of concerned citizens, building support among municipalities for the National Health and Fitness initiative. “We should not be burdening our health care system with the results of unhealthy lifestyles. Education also plays a big role, and quality physical education will be increasingly important to insure children grow up with the skills needed to enjoy physical activities,” said Senator Raine. Our government has worked hard to deliver initiatives to help kids get moving in order to stay fit and healthy. As part of our Economic Action Plans in previous years, we have delivered additional funding for ParticipACTION, an organization that delivers community-based physical activity and fitness programs. We also created the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit back in 2006 to
help parents get back some of the costs associated with enrolling their children in fitness activities. This year, we doubled that amount. Parents can now claim expenses of up to $1,000 per child per taxation year for eligible fitness programs. We have also
made the tax credit refundable to ensure that even those who do not earn enough to pay income taxes can benefit from it. Speaking of National Health and Fitness Day, MP Weston stated: “We always aimed to rally our nation to be the Fittest Nation
on Earth, and this is a giant leap in the right direction.” In the days of warmer weather and with retirement just around the corner, I intend to enjoy a healthy, active summer. I hope you have the opportunity to do the same!
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If a newspaper is not delivered to your home, please pick one up at a place indicated on the map above. ADDRESSES FOR THESE LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW. RESIDENTIAL AREAS • 83 Tupper (across) • Westshore Greens • Government Road • Darlington (Across St. Mikes) • 119 Collacott • 2nd Ave. & Collacott • Henderson St. W. & Maple • Betts & Duncan • Bradbrooke Dr. E. • Bradbrooke Dr. W. • 302 Independent • Elizabeth & Independent • Newfield Bay & Northview • Corner of Allanbrooke & Riverview • 29 Cedarwood • Mountview & Mossfield • Glenbrooke (back alley) • 269 Circlebrooke (back yard) • 550 Circlebrooke & Parkview Road (Old Church) • 520 Circlebrooke (across by bus stop) • Darlington & Ross Dr. • 320 Morrison • Morrison Park • Poplar Gate • Russell Drive (by apartments) • 305 Fietz St.
• 41 Blackwell • 68 Appleton Dr. • 144 Matheson Cres. • McBurney & McNeil • 17 Victor Place (across back alley) • 1 Deerwood Cres. (across back alley) • 204 - 5th Ave. N. • Henderson St. & Henderson Dr. • McFarline & North St. • Green St. & Lincoln • Ontario Behind Avalon Studios on Broadway • Laurier & Logan • Logan & 3rd Ave. S. • Peaker & King St. • 67 Centennial • Calwood & Circlebrooke (by alley) • Betts & Dunlop • 215 Sunset Dr. S. • 6 Sunset Dr. S. • Whitesand Superboxes • Riverside Drive Superboxes BUSINESSES • Broadway Fas Gas • Superstore • Great Canadian Oil Change • Kahkewistahaw Gas • Yorkton Co-op Food Centre
• Yorkton Co-op C-Store (West Broadway) • Yorkton Co-op C-Store (Palliser Way) • Yorkton Regional Health Centre • Loaf n’ Jug • Mac’s (Smith St. E.) • Yorkton Vitamin Centre • Canadian Tire • Saddles & Steel • Super C • Small Engine & Repair • Bus Depot • The News Review (18 - 1st Ave. N.) • Howard Johnson • Ramada Inn • Days Inn • Yorke Inn • Redwood Motel APARTMENTS • Heritage Manor • Queen Elizabeth Court • Victoria Court • Fisher Court • Fairview Arms • Dalebrooke Apartments