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Thursday, February 2, 2012 - Volume 14, Number 50
Yorkton cashes in
Families to benefit from local grant
– Aviva contest pays off
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The dream of a concrete skateboard park in Yorkton has just had an important step towards becoming a reality. The Aviva Community Fund contest awarded the city with $150,000 to make the project a reality. That money was matched by the City of Yorkton, and an additional $50,000 was given by the Community Initiatives Fund. That means $350,000 has already been raised for the project. Mayor James Wilson says that this project is something that is needed as the city works towards promoting a more active and healthy community. “The city recognizes that a healthy community is a priority, and that’s one of the key goals that we have and are working towards. Initiatives such as this, a skateboard, bike and walking park, provides citizens the ability to get out and get active. Of course, the priority is youth, we value our youth and see this as an investment in our youth, and truly in a sense it happened because of our youth, and the youth involvement in getting behind this,” Wilson says. Aaron Kienle a volunteer who worked on the social media aspect of the campaign, says that having a new skate park coming to the city is almost unbelievable, and has been something he has been hoping to see since he was much younger. Continued on Page 6.
FAMILY LITERACY DAY saw community members turn out to read to local children and encourage people to read together. Pictured above, Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit reads to the young audience. The day also saw an announcement of the Grow With Stories Family Spaces grant, which will see the Yorkton Public Library gain $10,000 to improve the family space.
The newly reopened Yorkton Public Library has always been a place for families to go and learn, but a new grant promises to bring a new family-oriented space to help kids learn. The library is one of three in the province to receive a Grow With Stories grant from the Government and Public Libraries Forum Early Learning Committee. Melody Wood with the Yorkton Public Library says that the $10,000 grant is used to create a space to make it easier for families to learn and be together with new furniture, games, and programming. “There’s going to be more than just books, there is going to be things for families to learn together,” Wood explains. Right now, the library is working with local schools, daycares, and the Sunrise Health Region to determine what to order and what will be of most benefit for local kids, Wood explains. The children’s area was one of the hardest hit as a result of the flood two years ago, and Wood says that the grant is important for making it even better than it was before. She also says that the space itself is going to be more than books, but a place where families can go to have a positive learning experience. “Now we can replace some of the materials that we lost and work towards making it move in a different direction,” she adds. Continued on Page 6.
Hospital conceptual plan unveiled, province to review By SHANNON DEVEAU N-R Writer A plan is in place and now it’s up to the provincial government as to whether or not it will move forward. On Wednesday, representatives from the Sunrise Health Region, along with the mayor and associates from Cannon Design, unveiled a tentative conceptual plan for a new Yorkton Regional Health Centre and the next step, is to take the plan to Regina for approval.
The project began several years back following a review of the system. Built in 1959, the current hospital is in need of major renovations and updates that in the end will prove to be almost as costly as constructing a new facility said those on hand for the presentation. Fund raising, conducted by The Health Foundation in the amount of $212,000, has helped to pay for the development of a conceptual plan – created by Cannon Design – and now the Sunrise and the city are looking to move the plan forward.
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It’s a vision not just for today, says Mayor James Wilson, but one that will last for decades to come and one that is greatly needed in the community if we’re to sustain the growth that’s taking place in Yorkton and in the region. The conceptual plan is the first step in a lengthy process that could take up to four or five years to see completion. Over the past 22 weeks Cannon Design has been reviewing the current situation and setting in place a vision that will suit the city when it comes to
health care far into the future. “There is no question that the Sunrise Health Region is going to need significant investment over the next several years,” said Mark Vaughan, Vice President of Cannon Design before those in attendance Wednesday evening. “And that’s due to a number things – part is population growth, also we’re seeing increased immigration coming into the province... It’s not surprising the population is aging as well and that aging population is going to require more services with a higher
utilization of the services” In fact, the Sunrise Health region has the oldest population in Saskatchewan. It also rates highest in the province when it comes to levels of diabetes and obesity. Economic growth is another factor which is driving change in the health care industry in the Sunrise says Vaughan. Growth in the mining and food industries in this area will mean greater demand on the health system. Continued on Page 2.
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Conceptual plan unfolds Con’t from Page 1.
“The Yorkton Health Centre is what we consider to be functionally obsolete. What does that mean? It means that it’s really not providing the level of care to the patients and to the community for the purpose to which it was originally intended.” The recommendation as a result, is a brand new regional facility in a new location within the City of Yorkton, making use of the current building until a new one can be constructed and become fully operational. Patients were put first as the plan unfolded adds Vaughan. “It was about making
them the centre of the system. “We want to make sure that whatever we’re designing, at the end of the day is going to provide the best care for the constituents within the community.” The new proposed facility will offer more space, more beds and a more efficient work flow space, allowing for better care. What will a new facility look like? While plans will change and adapt, the Cannon design allows for 124 beds – up from the current 105 and a spacious floor plan that will allow for better patient flow. Clinic space and areas left open for fu-
ture development and regional services are also incorporated into the design. A new health centre won’t come cheap. The Sunrise is looking at a price tag of up somewhere between $276 and $293 million. That said, the cost will be shared with the provincial government which is expected will pay 80 per cent. It’s hoped, with a new, up-to-date operation in place, more doctors will be attracted to live and work in the Yorkton area. When, and if, the new conceptual plan is approved by the province, residents can expect to wait at least four years before a new facility can be completed. No definite plan is in place to date as to what will become of the existing hospital. If you’d like to learn more visit the Sunrise Health Region website at: www.sunrise healthregion.sk.ca.
HOMEBODY – The Yorkton Regional High School’s first Artist-in-Residence program ended with an evening with the artists. The event saw Shannon Litzenberger perform sections of her upcoming dance show HOMEbody, as well as students from YRHS’ Drama 10 and 20 performing the pieces they created about what home means to them. Some of the work developed by the students will become part of the final show, set to debut in Toronto in the fall.
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Yorkton Toyota celebrates five years
By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
It’s been five years since Yorkton Toyota began, and in that time much has changed throughout the area, with new brands being introduced and plenty of growth being seen in Yorkton overall. For dealer principal Evan Ortynsky, the highlights of the first five years have been the reasons most people visit a dealer, the products and the people behind it. “It’s just the exciting product that has been a
highlight, and working with the staff, we really have a dedicated staff and it’s nice to see,” Ortynsky says. Adrian Rock, product advisor since the beginning, says that the experience has been a new one for him, but he has enjoyed learning the different aspects of the car industry and working to be part of a dealership which he describes as less intimidating and more helpful than what some people expect. “We’ve sure grown a lot, from the first day to today, it’s been a lifetime
of experiences in five years,” Rock says. He also says that one of the reasons he’s stayed since the beginning is Ortynsky himself, saying he’s a great judge of character and a great person to work with every day. “I haven’t had too many bosses in my life, but there’s nobody like him.” While he garners praise from his employees, Ortynsky is reluctant to take too much credit for the success of the business, saying it’s the entire team that makes the dealership
MOVING FORWARD – The Health Foundation’s campaign for the hospital conceptual plan is getting closer to its goal as two more local businesses have come on board in support. Pictured above, Peter Fedorchuck, owner of Premier Cabinets (left) presents a cheque for $1,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation. Fedorchuck says now is the time to plan, since the current hospital is getting old and the area is growing overall. Pictured below, Dale Gelowitz, Manager of Windsor Plywood also presents a cheque for $1,000 to Fisher. “We are really pleased to support planning for a new hospital,” says Gelowitz. “Most of the people who work here have young families, and a new hospital makes sense from their point of view. You want to know that there will be good quality services if your family needs them.” “It’s great to see more and more businesses are getting behind this project,” says Fisher, “That will help to send a strong message to the government that the community really does support moving forward with a new regional hospital.”
work. “The whole idea in a business is to get a good solid team... I think we all have a clear picture of where we want to go. We want to promote the dealership, sell the product, and have fun doing it,” he explains. It’s not just a big year for the dealer, but also one for Toyota itself, which is celebrating 30 years of one of its highest volume products, the Camry, with a major redesign. Ortynsky and Rock both say that the quality of that car, and the rest of the Toyota range, is why people like their product.
“A lot of manufacturers say that they have quality, but until you drive a Toyota you don’t understand that,” Ortynsky notes. Rock is also proud of the amount of North American production the company does, pointing out that Corolla, Matrix and Rav4 are all manufactured in Canada, for example. The future is hard to predict, but Ortynsky says that he sees the local market doing well into the future. He says that you never know what’s going to happen, and there could be lots of external factors that
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affect what’s sold and what people are looking for. As an example, he says truck sales are strong, but if gas prices change, the demand for trucks might get lower. Rock says that the way technology changes, it’s impossible to predict what the product will be like in the next five, but he believes that gas-electric hybrids are going to remain a centerpiece of the Toyota brand. He points out that the Prius line is expanding in all directions, and says people will continue to embrace cars that allow them to spend less on gas.
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Change is for the better The idea of change can be a frightening prospect for some, especially when there are large dollar amounts involved in the equation. With change though, usually comes growth and without it things have a way of becoming stagnant. Built in 1959, the current hospital in Yorkton IS in need of change. After much fundraising and study it’s been determined the best way to move forward is to start anew. Cannon Design representatives were in the city last week to unveil a plan for a new facility and the concept was made public. After 22 weeks of research, consultations and conversations it’s looking like the best route is to design a new building at a new location, making use of the current facility until a new regional centre can be completed. It won’t be cheap. With a price tag of nearly $300 million, it sounds like an impossible amount to gather together, but it’s not. It’s natural for some residents to be concerned, as was evident at the recent plan unveiling. Why do we need a new hospital? Why are we spending so much money? Why are we spending on the old hospital when a new one is to be constructed? The list of questions goes on and on but the answers provided make sense. It’s almost as costly to renovate as it is to start from scratch. With a new facility, we can build up-to-date and to suit local needs. With new and state of the art equipment, we may finally have the ability to attract and retain quality physicians. We need to spend on the current building, as a new facility can’t become a reality for at least another four years. Projects take time, especially if they’re to be well thought out and properly designed. As for funding. We’re looking at the province funding 80 per cent of this project. That’s a large percentage. Change is always a little frightening, but this is a win win for the city and a definite step forward into the growth that is inevitable.
Oh, it’s a girl, let’s try again... Whatever happened to – they met, they fell in love, they got married and then followed the little ones, or not – whatever the case may be, nature would take its course. Not so much so these days. From determining a baby’s sex, eye color and traits, to growing a fetus in a petrie dish, pretty much anything goes now when it comes to child bearing. The latest trend is seeing parents abort their baby if doesn’t happen to be the sex of their choosing. Remember way back when – when people would say, “I’ll just be happy if he/she has all ten fingers and toes!” But enter into the picture good ‘ole technology and with it, the power to alter nature. Don’t you think we’re taking things too far though? There’s a new poll that was recently undertaken across Canada and the question was: “Should there be laws governing whether women can abort a fetus based “solely on the gender”?” The Angus Reid poll comes after a Canadian Medical Association Journal editorial urged physicians to stop revealing a fetus’s gender until after 30 weeks of pregnancy, in order to curb the practice of female feticide by parents who prefer to have males. “It sparked fevered discussion across the country
and raised questions of whether reproductive rights and the right to know a fetus’s sex trumps an obligation to stop “discrimination against women in its most extreme form,” says Dr. Kale who wrote the editorial. To date, in Canada, the Shannon Deveau majority believe there should be restrictive laws in place – and I tend to agree – but change hasn’t happened yet. I understand it’s a woman’s body and that she has the right to make choices surrounding her own body. I’m also not saying there aren’t circumstances where a procedure like this might be necessary. I’m not getting into that debate at this time – but if you ask me, this is carrying things a tad too far. There are so many people out there who would love to have a baby of their own, many who pay thousands of dollars for medical treatments to make it happen and yet they’re unable, and then there are those who can feel good about eliminating their baby just because it’s not the sex of their choosing? That seems pretty superficial if you ask me. We’re not talking cosmetic surgery or the purchase of a new car. If you’re that shallow and selective do you even deserve to have a baby to call your own?
The way I see it... Column
I don’t want to grow up, please don’t make me! This year, so far, has been all about aging for me. Yes, we’ve seen exactly one month pass, so it’s not like 2012 has had a great deal of time to establish a theme for itself, but even in that first month I’ve been realizing that I am not as young as I used to be. Given the way time flows, I imagine that reminders of this nature will be coming steadily over the rest of my life, but for some reason this has been concentrated in this particular year. To be honest, it all started on the night of New Years, when friends wanted to play Twister for reasons I don’t completely comprehend even now. As kids, Twister was that wacky game where you went into various awkward positions before falling down laughing. As an adult, Twister is simply a reminder of the failings of your body. Some positions which were theoretically possible as an infinitely flexible youngster are just a source of pain and embarrassment, mostly pain. Then, of course, I injured myself, though I’ve spoken about that before it is the kind of thing that reminds you of your own frailty, almost as much as the aforementioned game. More than that, however, one ceases to be young when one realizes that they are not invincible. By falling on my rear end, I stopped being young.
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger Even positive developments served as a reminder that suddenly, I am adult. I was in a paint store and actually enjoyed standing around comparing different swatches, contemplating what would bring an added punch to my bathroom. I could hear my inner child pouting and having a tantrum, but he was ignored as I tried to decide if I preferred the green or the blue. I liked it, but then again, I kind of liked being young and hating the very idea, so I was conflicted. The biggest reminder of my increasing age comes in the form of three young men, who I am loathe to admit can be classified as three young men rather than little boys, which they should be. They are my
eldest nephews, who are all reaching landmark ages this year, and as a result are making me feel incredibly old. The eldest will hit 19, and can thus go drinking in this province. The next 16, and will soon be driving, hopefully safely. The youngest of the three will reach 14, which is that age that all young people become incredibly annoying for a year, for reasons I cannot quite explain. This is great for them, I suppose, as they grow up and gain responsibility and generally become fine, upstanding young people. This is, however, not great for me, because in my head they still should be little kids. I remember when they’d run up to me, barely reaching my knees, demanding I read them a story. Now they’re the same size and should be able to drive soon. It’s just not fair. I admit I’m not that old, I’m years off from even hitting 30. But for the first time, I realize that I’m now actually an adult, and for all my attempts to delay that realization as long as possible it can’t be avoided. I’m a grown up, with grown up problems and even some grown up interests. It’s the events of January that made me realize that I’m actually adult now, and it can’t be avoided. The only solace is that in ten years or so, those nephews of mine will realize the exact same thing.
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To the Editor: In a world where many people have instant text-messaging, multiple e-mail accounts, several phones, the still-ubiquitous television screen (now with several hundred channels) and a smorgasbord of unlimited web information, life’s challenges in 2012 are not the ones faced by our ancestors. Our world requires a conscious denial of opportunities; theirs was about finding a way to eke out a slightly better life than one’s narrow circumstances allowed. Think back 100 years. With the exception of the tiniest sliver of the population, most people faced daily scarcity. The food they ate was necessarily local (and which limited the possibility for a healthier diet); communication beyond one’s immediate surroundings was restricted to letters and in-person visits. Even for those who had telephones, long distance calling was prohibitively expensive (as it was for most families until the 1970s). Scarcity was once a fact of life. As for vacations, if taken at all, they were close to home or at the relatives. And only the rich could spare the money and time to see exotic locales that many now assume as an annual rite and right. Such generations, to say nothing of the ones that preceded them, knew scarcity as a fact of daily life. In contrast, today, while poverty yet exists at home and abroad, and in some places more severely than others – North Korea and sub-Saharan Africa are examples – much of the world endures a new predicament rarely considered: abundance. That’s a better “problem” to face than chronic shortages of food and opportunities. Still, for anyone who wants to live out what the Plato called “the good life,” the challenge is to face this
fact: if you want a better, more rewarding existence, you have to say “no” more often than “yes.” Fail that temptation offered by abundance, and the waistline explodes, the mind atrophies and the deepest potential joys – discovered through conversation and contemplation and by mastery of some skill, sport, art or career – is sacrificed to a twittered and inconsequential life.
“In 2012, our challenge is block out the avalanche of cheap opportunities that can make us satiated, content, oblivious and dull.” An advantage exists for those who choose the better over the banal. Those who can shut up and shut out the unhelpful distractions long enough to let the useful thoughts and activities into their soul can then accomplish something valuable. While counter-intuitive, the world will never belong to those who engage every distraction. The world will not build future shrines to those who e-mail, Facebook, text, twitter, and talk their lives away but never had anything useful to say in all their virtual activities; they never took the time to ignore the frenetic present long enough to learn from the past or from some still small voice. It is not that modern means of communication are without value. Those who can organize others avail themselves of the revolution in communication and technology to raise money for charities, win political campaigns, take down tyrannical governments and even, appar-
ently, disrupt computers in Iran connected to that country’s nascent nuclear program. That is generally positive. To simplify one’s life away from the endless distractions, it is not that must one become a technological Luddite. The trick is to avoid letting desire (“appetite” as the ancients called it) descend into the depths of instant gratification which undermines critical discrimination. It is the choice to say “no” to the white noise, to the constant plugged-in life. Forget to do that, and you’ll never hear the real music of life. For example, what would be the point of trekking into the great outdoors but with little music “buds” stuck in your ears and then missing the roar of a river or the call of one bird to another? The most profound books, the most sublime symphonies and the life’s rare beautiful moments result from those who choose to say “no” to life’s many siren calls of opportunistic distractions. Such men and women also have the most impact on the world around them precisely because they found their own solid centre. It is from that solidity that they can then offer others something unique. Case in point: Had Glenn Gould been raised in the internet age and succumbed to every possible distraction the world would have missed out on the full actualization of his talents; the world would also have been poorer. In much of human history, men and women necessarily devoted every waking moment to scratching out a basic life of subsistence. In 2012, our challenge is block out the avalanche of cheap opportunities that can make us satiated, content, oblivious and dull. Mark Milke, Troy Media Corporation.
Harper attacks middle-class pillars? To the Editor: There is nothing Stephen Harper likes better than traipsing around the world giving lectures about “Canada’s strong fiscal fundamentals.” Last week, after producing nothing of value at his Aboriginal summit, he jetted off to Switzerland to give his brag-speech to the world’s rich and famous in Davos. Dripping hypocrisy, he claimed credit for “fiscal fundamentals” that he previously opposed. Canada’s best asset through recent global turmoil has been our sound banking system. But back in the 1990’s, the Harper/ Reform crowd wanted a more American-like system with lower prudential standards, less regulation and big bank mergers. As it turns out – a recipe
for disaster. Harper & Co. also vehemently opposed improvements to the Canada Pension Plan. His advice was to kill the CPP and let seniors fend for themselves with private savings. Again, very bad advice. Once in government, the incompetence continued. The Conservatives increased federal spending by three-times the rate of inflation. They eliminated contingency reserves and prudence factors from federal budget-making. And they put Canada back into deficit again. All this BEFORE there was any recession. Then during the recession, they dug their deficit hole deeper and deeper – $50 billion or more per year – with no coherent rules or objectives. Millions of dollars were si-
phoned into useless pork-barrel projects like the G-8/G-20 fiasco with all its fake lakes, gazebos and sidewalks-to-nowhere. The Auditor-General called it unprecedented and very wrong. And now, while ear-marking billions to be squandered on bigger jails and wildly expensive stealth fighter-jets, Mr. Harper says his government can no longer afford pillars of Canadian life like universal public healthcare and Old Age pensions for middle and low-income seniors. The fiscal pressure on this government is entirely self-concocted. And they’re happy about it. They want an excuse to pull away from medicare and pensions. And Mr. Harper couldn’t care less who suffers. Ralph Goodale, MP, Wascana, SK.
Times are apparently not hard for everyone
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A study published in January by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives demonstrates that the Canada’s Elite 100 CEOs had pocketed an average $8.38 million, which is 189 times more than Canadians earning the average wage. And this difference
kept increasing over the last two decades. As an example, the highest paid 100 Canadian CEOs in 1998 earned 105 times more than the average wage. This must be put in parallel with the $5.4 billion gift the conservative government gave to the rich companies in tax reduction January 1st and with the $11.2
billion gift it will give them in one year. It should thus put under the projectors the last austerity budgets imposed on non-rich Canadians, the scheduled destruction of our public health care systems, and the freeze on foreign aid, which condemns a countless number of men, women and children to suffering,
disease and death. A democracy diverted from its aim by its rich dominating class is not a democracy. A real democracy would slowly but most likely conduct us towards wealth and power sharing and thus towards an egalitarian society. Bruno Marquis Gatineau QC.
To the Editor: Arrr… sit ye down matey, and listen to a salty tale of how to sink a ship, right-proper like. All ye need is a couple of scurvy dogs engaged in sexual travails. Arrrr! And if there’s a powerful trade union involved, those scurvy dogs might just get away with their indiscretions. This is why I support unions, except when they flex their muscle to defend the indefensible. Remember when Tom Ellison finally admitted in 2007 to having sex with his teenage students at a Vancouver high school throughout the 1970s? He was publicly humiliated, sure, and was eventually convicted of gross indecency and assault, but only served a two-year sentence of house arrest. Of course the BC Teachers Federation had nothing to do with that miscarriage of justice. But in addition to raping girls, you might recall that Ellison also stole over a hundred canoes from his school, all which he had sold. And as long as he tracked down and returned all those canoes he was not in violation of his collective-bargaining agreement and could not be charged with theft which, ironically, would’ve carried a much stiffer sentence than he ended up serving for rape. In any case, this leads to the story of the inordinate power enjoyed by some members of the BC Ferry Marine Workers Union. You’ll recall how two of its members sank the Queen of the North back in 2006. Karl Lilgert was eventually fired and was charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing death because passengers Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette were never found. But quartermaster Karen Bricker, the woman Lilgert was having an affair with on the bridge the night of the disaster, got off scot-free. In fact, Jackie Miller, a spokeswoman for the union insisted that Lilgert and Bricker weren’t responsible for what happened, and claimed they were “two victims, just like the two people that went down with the ship.” ’Scuze me? Yup, that’s what she actually said. Bricker was eventually fired, but never faced charges, and the size of her severance package was never disclosed. With this as a backdrop, any British Columbian following the story of the capsized Costa Concordia in the Mediterranean must be getting an eerie feeling of déjà vu. The Italian captain of the Concordia, Francesco Schettino, was also having an affair. We don’t know if he was actually carrying it out on the bridge like Lilgert and Bricker were. But he was seen drinking wine with the lovely, shapely, and much, much, MUCH younger Moldovan dancer Domnica Cemortan on the night of the disaster. So far at least 16 people are confirmed dead and 22 remain missing, and reports are that Cemortan was on the bridge in the critical moments after the ship ran aground. You know… just after Schettino instructed passengers to return to their cabins and then abandoned ship. When my wife secured a job with the federal government she was a bit nervous. She had a lot to learn and was worried some of it might be over her head. So I reassured her by saying that as long as she didn’t have sex with or kill anyone at work she’d be fine. Turns out I was wrong. If you have the right union, you CAN have sex with anyone you want at work, and even kill a few people, and still retain your job! At least for a while. And you’re much less likely to be convicted in criminal court. Of course, the big difference in the case of the Costa Concordia is that Captain Schettino will not be protected by any union. The lesson, let’s face it, is that unions and public service don’t mix. And that my friends is why Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the father of the modern welfare state, didn’t allow them in the federal government. Arr…. Mischa Popoff, Osoyoos BC.
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Aviva fund helps local dream turn to reality Con’t from Page 1.
“Back then, being a little skate kid, and dreaming of one day having a plaza, I’m not even sure it was a dream at that point, I didn’t think it was a possibility.” While Kienle says that they are grateful for the park that is currently in place, and it has aged well, he says that the new concrete park will allow for greater growth in the city’s skaters, and offer “endless possibilities” to both people learning to skate and those more experienced in the sport. “The same kind of place where we go to Regina to skate or to Brandon to skate we’re going to have in our own community. For the future of skateboarding, and even just kids getting active, this is going to be a huge part. As a concrete plaza, it’s not going anywhere, it’s going to be a good look for the city and it’s also going to be a great thing for kids to have in the future,” he notes. The next step is getting the plans in place and finding a firm to design and build the park. Kienle says that the firms who build these plazas are skateboarders themselves, and the design will be
something which will fill the city with pride. “These plazas are a great piece of architecture, and a beautiful part of the community. If you look at the one in Regina or Brandon they’re a great look for the city. It’s going to be awesome and we’re all going to benefit,” Kienle says. Dave Nussbaumer of Farrell Agencies was the broker who supported the submission. He says that the project was something the community could get behind, and as the support built over the months it was good to see. “It’s a community thing, and I think we saw some naysayers when we first started out. We really just put them to rest and started to get a bit of momentum. Slow and steady won the race, and it was great to see everyone get involved,” Nussbaumer says. While he doesn’t want to sound over-confident, he says he felt the submission for a skate park in the community was a winner from the beginning. He believes that having a long-lasting project that would benefit youth combined with the story of a community working to recover from a flood gave the submission a quality people could get behind.
“We had a good submission. I looked at those submissions every day since September 29 when we put ours online at work and if you tracked and followed it, not to take anything away from the other submissions, but ours was right up there,” Nussbaumer says. Glenn Cooper, Public Relations Manager with Aviva Canada, says that giving out a total of $1 million through the Aviva Community Fund is something they do because it’s an extension of what the business is about. “We’re in the business of helping people every day... We’re an insurer, we’re there to help them through that process and get them back to their pre-incident condition. So this is really an extension of how we help Canadians, and this is a real positive interaction we have with communities,” he says. After the rounds of voting, the final decision is from a panel of judges. The judging is based on a set criteria, that being the impact to the community, likelihood of success, longevity and sustainability, originality and submission quality. Cooper says that the one thing known about the final
group is that the community is behind the project, since they would not otherwise reach the round. He says Yorkton stood out for a few reasons. “First, the area affected by the flood that happened in 2010, you’re installing a catch basin to basically prevent it from damaging that area again, so it protects not only that immediate area but the area right around it. Then, making a skateboard and walking trail,
that’s great for the youth and the community at large, so you know that the youth are involved in positive activities. One of the other things was that the city was behind this as well. The city stepping up and saying if you get that $150,000 from the Aviva Community Fund we’ll match it, how great is that? And you see the enthusiasm of the organizers as well... All of that contributes to why Yorkton.”
One of the rules of the Aviva contest is that the project needs to happen within the next year. Right now, the tender is going out to skateboard companies. From the Aviva side, Cooper says they will be working with the city and the organizers as the funding takes place. “We want to see it done, we want to come out and celebrate its completion,” Cooper concludes.
THE AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND has given Yorkton $150,000 for the planned Skateboard and Walking Park on Brodie Ave. Pictured above (l-r), Darcy McLeod, Director of Community Development, Parks & Recreation with the City of Yorkton, Lisa Washington, Community Development Manager with the City of Yorkton, Aaron Kienle, Social Media volunteer for the project, Mayor James Wilson, and Dave Nussbaumer of Farrell Agencies celebrate the success of the proposal.
Guide/Scout Week
February is fast approaching and with it comes the recognition of a long time organization in Canada. This day is the birthday of the founding fathers of Guiding and Scout organizations – Lord and Lady Baden Powell. The day has since become known as “Thinking Day.” In recognition of this fact, the week of February 1925 has been officially proclaimed as Guide/Scout Week in the City of Yorkton. During the week a number of activities within both organizations have been planned, including a flag raising on February 19 at City Hall.
Family Literacy Day Con’t from Page 1. The announcement came on Family Literacy Day, which had people from the community come and read to kids and talk about books that they grew up with, as well as featuring activities for the kids to participate in. Wood says that
it’s appropriate that the announcement came on the day, since it was one of the familyoriented programs that the space was made to host. “This is one of our programs that we love to do, it’s a promotion of reading together and doing it as a family,” Wood concludes.
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Trading in the Kyoto Protocol The Kyoto Protocol. Those words have a nice ring to them, like a new car model. Canada’s not buying it, though. We opted out on December 12th of last year. The international agreement was signed in Kyoto Japan, in December 1997. As of September 2011 a hundred and ninety-one states and thirty-seven industrialized countries had signed on. Each pledged to sharply reduce their burning of fossil fuels in order to lower emissions of greenhouse gases. Some scientists claim that greenhouse gases (most notably carbon dioxide) swaddle the earth as though in a blanket, warming it unnaturally. They blame climatic unrest, resulting in an unusual rate of weather-related disasters around the world on that unnatural warming. Each of the signing parties committed to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases by about five per cent (below 1990 levels) between 2008 and 2012. When the Liberal government of the day agreed to Kyoto in 1997, it promised that Canada would achieve a six per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2012. But in early 2006, when the Conservatives
Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz replaced the Liberal government, Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions had vaulted to 25 per cent over the 1990 levels, the most of any country in the G8. Those emissions are still rising today. By the end of 2012, they’re predicted to surpass our Kyoto treaty commitment by 28.8 per cent. In theory, the Kyoto Protocol is a nice vehicle. But it’s not the right model for our great Canadian family. As Environment Minister, Peter Kent, noted, short of Draconian measures, such as removing all our cars and truck from all our roads, refraining from heating any building in Canada, or closing Canada’s entire farming and agricultural sector, it would have been impossible for Canada to reach the goal the Liberal government agreed to. Such actions would have, at the very least, meant the loss of thousands of jobs. The Kyoto Protocol outlined stiff penalties
for offenders. If Canada had not legally withdrawn from the agreement, we would have been required to purchase carbon credits from the international community as our license to continue producing carbon. That penalty would have cost between $14 and $19 billion – roughly $1600 dollars for every Canadian household. Since 2006, Canada has taken action to make real reductions in our emissions. It’s time for a new agreement, with legally binding commitments for all major emitters. Our government will keep on addressing pollution, but we aim to do it fairly, effectively, and comprehensively – while continuing to create jobs and growth in Canada. As I said, we’ve opted out of the dream vehicle called the Kyoto Protocol. We’ve got our eye on a practical and environmentally sound model that better fits our Canadian family.
It’s Heart and Stroke Month
Each February the Heart and Stroke Foundation celebrates Heart Month by holding it’s annual person-to-person campaign. This year will be the same. In communities across the country – including in Yorkton – canvassers will be knocking on doors to raise needed funds for the foundation. “During this month we rely on the dedication of thousands of volunteers who selflessly give their time by canvassing their neighborhood to collect donations to help us reach our fundraising goals each year,” says Harry Ramsbottome, local program coordinator. “The Heart and Stroke Foundation protects the lives of all Canadians by funding world class scientific research which results in medical advancements, social change and edu-
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disease and stroke each year, making this the leading cause of death in the country. As a result, the month of February has been proclaimed Heart Month in Canada and in Yorkton and the local campaign is counting on your support.
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CATCH AND RELEASE – The Yorkton Kinettes Club held its annual Catch and Release fundraiser for Telemiracle. The event saw members of the community get caught and phone friends and family to raise money for their release. The group raised a total of $13,000 from the event.
Making a trek for Tourettes Did you know that Saskatchewan is one of the only provinces/territories in Canada that does NOT have a chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC) (www.tourette.ca)? Did you know that some research indicates that Tourette Syndrome may be as common as one in 100? Did you know that two Saskatchewan moms of Tourette Syndrome children found each other this fall in Ottawa at the national TSFC conference and are now looking for others? “We are those two moms and we are working to create a Tourette Syndrome community in this province,” say Rachelle Brockman and Tracy Slywka. “Having a community of people connected by this neurological disorder can be a powerful, life-altering way to share information, stories and the human experience. We
know that in Saskatchewan, supportive, hard-working people are our greatest resource. And when we form community, we are unstoppable!” To get the ball rolling, the two ladies are hosting a Trek for Tourette in Saskatoon on Sunday, March 25, 2012. This is a nation-wide 5-km trek to raise community, awareness and funds for Tourette Syndrome. Across Canada this year marks the 4th annual Trek. In Saskatoon, it’s the first ever! “It would be a dream come true if the people of this province were made aware of this cause. It would immeasurably help people/families in Saskatchewan who are feeling ‘alone’ with this disorder... we know! To learn more call: For more information please call Rachelle at 306.371.8348 or visit www.tourette.ca.
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Food aphrodisiacs for Valentine’s Day What better time of year is there to talk about aphrodisiacs than at Valentine’s Day? Aphrodisiacs can be foods that psychologically and/or scientifically help us feel... well “in the mood” for lack of better words. The search of the perfect combination is the desire for many on the 14th of February. Although each person’s own food preferences play the biggest influence on this romantic journey of cuisine, we will focus on some classic ingredients that fall into this category. The first ingredient that comes to mind is chocolate, and I am certain that many will agree. With its velvety smooth melting texture, this sweet addition to dessert choices will usually win over any other. Chocolate has been scientifically proven to contain ingredients such as phenylethylamine and serotonin: two chemicals that stimulate pleasure senses in the brain. This, plus the natural stimulant effect from the caffeine, makes for a wonderfully seductive and addictive ingredient. Fresh imported strawberries are usually available this time of year and having them dipped in chocolate makes for the perfect finish to a romantic meal. Oysters and caviar have also been considered aphrodisiacs for many years, and some argue it is because they are a good source of zinc, which contributes to maintaining male potency and fertility. However, there are many other foods high in zinc that are not considered aphrodisiacs such as lima beans, lentils and spinach; and I don’t believe making your Sweetheart a stir-fry of these ingredients will give a romantic impres-
Chef Dez on Cooking by Gordon Desormeaux www.chefdez.com sion. Cayenne pepper and spicy foods also play a large role as aphrodisiacs because they increase heart rates, blood flow, and perspiration. Some say that endorphins are also released during this process and thus give one a natural high and pleasurable feeling. Champagne or sparkling wine is considered the drink of lovers, but one can also use nonalcoholic sparkling grape juice as an alternative. Alcohol can lower ones inhibitions and thus be regarded as an aphrodisiac, but the tiny bubbles, even in nonalcoholic alternatives, are said to be very seductive. Regardless of what you choose to serve, staying in for a romantic dinner can be accomplished with little effort and some creative planning. The menu you decide upon does not have to be complicated, however it should be meaningful. Your effort should reflect the compassion you have for this person, and your thoughtfulness will be the most important ingredient. There is one last ingredient I should mention that is believed to be an aphrodisiac: garlic... when eaten by both people. It is, however, considered a prophylactic when eaten by just one. Dear Chef Dez:
I want to make chocolate covered strawberries for dessert for a Valentine’s dinner, but the last time I tried making them it was a disaster. Even though I took them out of the refrigerator ahead of time, the chocolate was still too hard and it broke off the berries with the first bite and fell onto the plate. What am I doing wrong? Chris D. Abbotsford, BC Dear Chris: When melting your chocolate for dipping, melt butter in with the chocolate as well. Room temperature butter is much softer than room temperature chocolate, and thus will create a more palatable bite and will adhere to the berries. I normally add 50 per cent of the weight of chocolate being used with butter. For example, if you are melting four ounces of chocolate, then also melt in two ounces of butter. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4 Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cooking Show Performer. Visit him at www.chefdez.com The next “Chef Dez on Cooking” column will appear approximately February 17/12.
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DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE – On January 24 at approximately 9:00 p.m. an off duty Yorkton, Saskatchewan RCMP Constable was relaxing at home when he heard a disturbance outside his residence. A 1996 Ford station wagon had driven onto the Constable’s lawn, and was stuck in the snow. The driver was attempting to drive the car out of the snow bank. The off-duty constable in this case is currently employed as a traffic enforcement officer, specializing in DUI investigations. He instructs other officers in recognizing symptoms of drug and alcohol impaired drivers and arrests about two dozen impaired drivers each year. He is also a qualified breath test technician. The Constable went outside and found that the driver of the car was highly intoxicated, and there was open liquor in the vehicle. The off-duty Constable placed the drunk driver under arrest and detained him until the members on shift arrived at the scene. The off-duty constable then attended to the Yorkton Detachment office and assisted the on-duty members by conducting the breath test. The suspect’s blood alcohol level was .19, more than twice the legal limit.
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When in Norway – hang out with the Norweigans! Submitted by Kaare Askildt, Preeceville area farmer in training who recently returned from a trip to his home country of Norway. This story is the final part of a three part series. In this my last story about our Christmas visit to Norway, I will attempt to give an accurate description of the various people we encountered while there. As I am starting down this treacherous road, the old adage comes to mind: “You can choose your friends, but you cannot choose your relatives.” So to be on the safe side I have to say that all my relatives are my friends, well, relatively speaking. I think that beats Einstein’s theory of relativity! So let me get to the task and describe them in the order that they appeared during our visit. Let me start with my nephew Morten and his better half Hilde, together with their daughters Silje and Frida. The most congenial hosts you would ever want to meet! Morten drove us to downtown Oslo, where we picked up a car from Budget Car Rentals. The clerk there was a young Swedish girl. The Norwegian and Swedish languages are very similar, but I didn’t understand a word of what she was saying. She was kind enough to switch to English and we concluded our business by getting into a little Audi diesel. Frida is best described as horse crazy, while Silje is more the domestic type. Frida was able to convince my wife to go with her on an afternoon ride at a nearby riding stable. The Arctic Circle is not far from where we were staying, so the days are rather short at this time of the year. Therefore the afternoon ride turned into a night adventure. Marion noticed that the horses were shod with spiked horse shoes, so that they would not lose their footing on ice. They both had a wonderful time. Morten and Hilde’s lovely home was for the most part our base, and we celebrated Christmas Eve with them. After the supper and while having coffee and cognac, we all had to take turns distributing the presents that Santa had left under the Christmas tree. For the uninitiated, Santa comes to Scandinavia on Christmas Eve and distributes his presents; otherwise he would not have time to get around the whole world by Christmas morning, and the people in North America would not have their presents on time. Morten and his family all spoke English when addressing us, and genuinely cared for us to make sure that we were comfortable while we were there. My Norwegian is a bit rusty, and when they didn’t want me to understand what they were saying, they would just speed up their conversation a bit, and I would be lost. Morten is a hunter and an excellent cook and assisted by his daughter Silje they not only prepared the “Pinnekjott” for Christmas Eve, they also on different occasions served us Norwegian style venison
and a moose roast! As I mentioned in my previous article, Morten is a Mechanical Supervisor with SAS Airlines, and had taken time off to host us. Hilde works with children in an after school care facility, so she has the patience that is required to deal with an Askildt. And as patience is a virtue, she is the most virtuous in that family! Silje has graduated high school and is enrolled in a post-secondary program learning the construction trade. Frida is still in high school. We also met Silje’s beau Daniel, and my brother Kjell, Silje’s grandfather and I took the opportunity to size him up the Askildt way, just to make sure he was a suitable candidate for Silje. He passed muster! Later on he sat down at the card table and declared that he was going to clean my clock! Yeah right! And then he did! However, Morten needs to work on his card playing skills especially in crib. I had to suffer his ineptness in just about every game! Our next encounter with relatives was like a mini family reunion, as we were about 15 people sitting down to a combined Christmas and birthday supper at Morten’s mother Anne and her significant other Stein. Anne and Stein are both officially retired and looking very good in their golden years. They laughed and said: “Goodbye tension – Hello pension!” My nephew Jan Erik was there with two of his sons, Marius and Sondre. It was the first time we had ever met Marius and Sondre. Marius attended with his significant other Jeanette and their toddler son Lucas. Sondre is still in school, and he spoke perfect English! Jan Erik is an officer in the Royal Norwegian Air Force with the rank of Colonel. He is ground crew as he does not have his wings, but he is an IT Specialist making sure that the software required to keep the Norwegian military operational is functioning properly. He has grown a Colonel’s mustache, which makes him look like a British officer with a stiff upper lip. In fact he looks a lot like a cartoon character from my youth whose name was Major Bustenskjold. He was a very klutzy Major who did all the wrong things at the wrong times. I trust Jan Erik is a better officer than that! Let’s not forget my niece Nina Charlotte, who was there with her three lovely daughters Birthe, Dina and Jenny; it was our first time meeting the cute girls. The girls told us that
they are all in grade school. Nina works as a District Manager with Coca Cola Norway, and by her own account is doing one heck of a good job. Just don’t mention or drink Pepsi when she’s around or she’ll rearrange your face for you, and as a retired team handball player she has the strength and ability to do it. She told me her boss had once said that his brain starts working as soon as he gets up in the morning, but Nina Charlotte thinks his brain stops functioning as soon as he gets to his office! It was easy to break the ice with all the grand nieces and nephews, because I look like their grandfather, in fact the little girls at times referred to me as their grandpa! I looked at my niece and both my nephews, and realized that as adults they are just kids who owe money! Then we were off to meet some very interesting relatives in Drammen. It has been a long time since we have seen any of these people, in fact there are some additions to this family that we have never met before. We would be spending the night there with my niece Line, her husband Morten, their three children Thilde, Fride and her twin brother Filip, as well as two grandmothers, Line’s mother Sigrun and Morten’s mother Aase (pronounced “Oh-sa”). Line works as a therapist focusing on adjusting a person’s attitude to be more positive, creating a happier image for a worker that is being re-entered into the workforce due to medical or other reasons. One of her clients presented her with a polished apple, and told her: “An apple a day keeps the doctor and therapist away!” Then he turned around and walked out of her office! Morten’s work is kind of fun to try and describe. He works for a company that deals in people! He negotiates work, and payment terms for a group of people, or better described as a team of experts. First I thought he would be a slave trader making strong men available to the highest bidder, but that was not right. He told me that there might be women involved as well, so then I guessed that he would be a pimp providing ladies of the evening and escorts, but that’s against the law and he assured me that he was operating well within the Norwegian law as well as international law. What he is in fact doing is presenting oilfield engineers to interested parties all over the world to work on specific projects, and negotiates the terms of the
contract. Almost like a head hunter, he finds the company that needs his engineer’s expertise, and after the project is complete the engineer comes back to Morten for other work assignments. Thilde has graduated high school and is currently working as a sales clerk, Fride and Filip are still in high school. These three kids are very polite and very well mannered, a pride to their parents! I refer to Sigrun as my older sister. I am of course very close to my twin brother Kjell, but next in line is Sigrun! She is a very nice person with a genuine concern for other people. She makes the best cloudberry cream dessert on this earth! We met Morten’s mother Aase for the first time. My wife and Aase seemed to hit it off well, and they spent some time together while polluting the air! Morten our host loaded his family and us into the
Dodge Caravan and drove us up to Geilo, where we encountered more of our relatives. Firstly my twin brother Kjell the retired police officer, his daughter Inger Cecilie who has a degree in Bio Medicine and works for the Norwegian Cancer Institute, followed by his daughter Catherine who is now a full time mother, and her significant other Ove the Swede who is a sales and marketing manager for Hexatronic, a Swedish IT company, and their cute four months old daughter Nathalie. Last but not least the tallest member of the Askildt family Army Sergeant Baard, he’s got to be kissing seven feet! My twin brother Kjell, a retired esteemed police officer with a distinguished career, who once told his superior officer to go away and have a cup of coffee while he solved the crime, and he got away with it! Inger Cecilie is an
old show horse jumper. She learned early on that the hardest thing training for show jumping is the ground! Catherine is an excellent care giver, and we know that her cute daughter Nathalie will grow and develop to her potential under Catherine’s supervision. This was the first time we met Ove the Swede, a very affable and vivacious individual and a cross country skiing enthusiast. I believe he might have come to Geilo to learn proper skiing technique from the current Norwegian champion, but he didn’t realize that Petter Northug was not available as he is competing in middle Europe somewhere, and I didn’t bring my skis along so I couldn’t help him either. Oh well, maybe next time! Nathalie had so much attention from so many people, that she never stopped smiling! Continued on Page 11.
From left to right: Else, Kaare, Moritz, Marion, Kjell.
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THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, February 2, 2012 - Page 11A there, and just lapped it up! All these dinner parties brought to my mind the story about a wife that was giving a dinner party one evening. She was going to serve an epicurean delight which included snails which she had forgotten to get. They lived in Italy close to the ocean. She handed a bucket to her husband to go to the beach and gather up enough snails for the party. The husband grudgingly wandered on to the beach. It was a hot sunny day, so after gathering the snails he decided to lie down for a nap. He woke up late in the evening, and to his horror remembered the wife’s party. He grabbed the bucket and ran home in such a hurry that he lost his grip on the bucket and the snails were strewn all the way down the steps. His wife opened the door and angrily asked him what had taken him so long! He looked down at the snails and said: “Come on guys, we’re almost there!”
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Seniors Fellowship Yorkton Victory Church 175 Gladstone Ave. S Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Non-denominational, all are welcome! • board games, cards, food, fellowship and devotionals. WOOD YOU BELIEVE? Paintings in a new dimension now at community pARTners gallery. Exhibit is open during regular library hours. Meet and greet artist Guy Collette during “February is Library Lovers Month” at Yorkton Public Library. Preeceville 13th Annual Musher’s Rendezvous Feb, 3, 4 & 5 – all proceeds to the Preeceville & District Integrated Health Facility Weekend passes ($5 adult, $3 student) available at Co-op, Paul’s Drugs, Midtown and Town Office. For details call 547-2810 or 1-800-706-3196.
Tot Spot Boys & Girls Club New Early Learning Drop-In Centre SIGN on North Building Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. Free to participate! Donations accepted. Call 783-2582 for details. Alzheimer/Dementia Support Meeting Yorkton & District Nursing Home Feb. 8, 2 p.m. All are welcome! Call 786-0722 for info. Gospel Service Series Rokeby Hall • the goal is the present life and teachings of Jesus and confirm faith in those who believe in God. Conducted by N. Osborne, M. Ausenhus. DivorceCare – weekly support for people who are divorced or separated St. Paul Lutheran Church Thursday’s until Mar. 24 Call 783-4266 for details or to register.
St. Andrew’s United Church Valentine Tea & Bake Sale Lower hall Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m. All are welcome! 2012 Yorkton Music Festival Vocal: March 15-18; Junior Piano: March 19-21; Primary Piano: March 22-23; Sr. Piano: March 24; Choir: March 26; Band: March 27-29; Hi-lites Concert: April 1. Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcoming new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 782-4721. 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. New Horizons Card Social 78 First Avenue North Every third Sunday of the month. Bingo, pool, shuffle board & darts. Starts at 2 p.m. $3 per person, lunch included. All are welcome! Call Ethel at 782-1621.
Women Surviving Cancer Support Group Meets @ the Canadian Cancer Society Office, 2 Ave. North, lower level the second Monday of every month, 7 p.m. Meet with other survivors for info. and support. Call Cheryl at 647-2027 or Janet at 782-2788 for details. Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. Call 783-4220 for more details. Yorkton Public Library Programs • Book Club, 2nd Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m. • Toddler Time • Teen Book Club, 2nd Thursday of each month All programs are free! Call 783-3523 for details.
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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. 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.
CELEBRATING LITERACY – January 27 was Family Literacy Day across the nation and students and staff at Dr. Brass School in Yorkton took the opportunity to mark the occasion with food, fun and literacy! After a healthy pizza supper parents and students had the opportunity to participate in several different literacy-based activities. Some used the Story Sacks that contain a book, puppets, games and great activities connected to the book. Others played Board Games, interacted with Storyteller Melody Wood, or went to the kitchen for Mini Supper Club where children read a recipe and followed directions to help the family put together a take-home meal. For the Fitness Marathon in the gym, families had to read the instruction cards and follow the guidelines to make their way through a fitness circuit filled with fun, but challenging, exercises. There was a lot of laughter, huffing and puffing and hard work! Stats Canada defines literacy as the skills needed to use printed material encountered at work, at home, and in the community, such as reading, writing, numeracy, problem-solving, as well as computer literacy, and computer skills. Every time you read ANYTHING with your child, you are promoting and supporting literacy. Read a map together, check out the road signs, make some recipes, follow the instructions for a family board game, and of course, cuddle up together with a good book while putting the children to bed. All of these activities and more will help your child develop confidence and skills, and more importantly, a love for reading. Children who read, succeed!
New Horizon Friday Night Dances 78 - 1st Ave. North Yorkton • Feb. 3, music by Parklanders • Feb. 10, music by Ed Hicki • Feb. 17, music by Memory Lane • Feb. 24, music by Bill Ripa Dances start at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Admission $7, lunch included. All are welcome! Call Peter at 782-1846 or Richard at 792-4561 for more info.
BEST BUDDY – Hey there, my name’s Chevy. I’m a one year old neutered male yellow lab. I’m looking for a loving, responsible family, and I can’t wait to meet you. If you think I could be a big part of your family, be sure to come visit the SPCA or call 7834080 to learn more.
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NEWS REVIEW SPORTS Sport notes Cross country ski The Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club offers an evening ski every Tuesday evening starting at 7 p.m. at Deer Park Golf Course. Come ski with the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club along the beautiful, well groomed trails. Bring a head lantern. Meet in parking lot near clubhouse. Join the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club every Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Deer Park Golf Course for a fun leisure ski. Everyone is welcome. Meet in parking lot near clubhouse. Both programs are free to participants.
Indoor Soccer The Yorkton United Men’s Soccer Team will host an indoor soccer tournament Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5 at the Gloria Hayden Community Centre, M.C. Knoll School and St. Michael’s School gyms featuring the Parkland Mall Men’s Futsal League teams as well as the U8 and U12/U14 Mini League teams. There is also a steak night fundraiser at Pockets Saturday night. Gate admission is $3 for adults or $5 for the two days. The men’s futsal games and junior soccer games promise to be very competitive and entertaining.
Free family swim A free family swim at the Gallagher Centre Water Park, sponsored by The Rock, will be held Sunday, February 19 at 1 p.m. All children 17 years and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult. For more information contact the Gallagher Centre Kiosk at 786-1740 or visit www.gallaghercentre.com.
Raiders runners-up at York City Classic By ALEX MORGOTCH N-R Writer It was, without doubt, the most exciting game of the week as the Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS) Senior Raiders and the North Battleford Vikings took to the floor in the final at the York City Classic Senior boys’ Basketball Tournament. The Vikings took an early lead building up to 12 point margin at one point. The equally determined Raiders kept chipping away at North Battleford’s lead until just under nine minutes into the fourth quarter, the Raiders went ahead by one point. The momentum swung to the energized Senior Raiders who continued to widen their lead. It looked like they would win the game and the tournament title. The Vikings picked up the pace driving hard and slowly erasing the deficit until they managed to tie the game just before the final buzzer to send the game into overtime. North Battleford dominated the five minute overtime to claim the win 91-87, leaving the YRHS Senior Raiders as tournament runners-up. YRHS head coach and tournament co-coordinator Jason Payne says the 12 team event featured the top 4A teams in the province, including the YRHS Senior Raiders, Moose Jaw A.E. Peacock Toilers, Regina Martin Monarchs, North Battleford Vikings, Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) Senior Saints, Weyburn Eagles, Prince Albert (P.A.) St. Mary Marauders, Swift Curent Colts, Estevan Elecs, Moose Jaw Central Cyclones, P.A. Carleton Crusaders, and Melville Cobras. Payne says the highly competitive tournament offered some excellent basketball and ran very
smoothly. In a post script, Payne reports that the YRHS Senior Raiders have been invited to play in the 57th annual Coal Bowl in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. The team left Sunday to attend the 12 team tournament which will have two teams from B.C., a team from Quebec, a team from Newfoundland, one from Prince Edward Island, and seven from Nova Scotia, he lists. The tournament will provide a real opportunity both in basketball and culturally for the Yorkton athletes. The participants will be looked after by the host team which will provide food and accommodation as well as arranging tours in the area, Payne says. “Their whole community gets involved so it’s going to be a pretty awesome experience,” he suggests. Several local students have never been on an airplane. Most have never been to Nova Scotia so it’ll be an awesome experience for the team, Payne predicts. SHHS Senior Saints coach Garrett Karcha says the joint effort permits the two local high schools to attract top provincial teams and shares the workload of organizing and conducting a major, top quality basketball tournament such as the York City Classic. Karcha also says he enjoys working with his opposite number, Payne, and appreciates Payne’s commitment to the sport. Karcha says the Senior Saints played very well Friday against the eventual tournament champions, the North Battleford Vikings. “It was a very close game. It was our best game,” he suggests. Continued on Page 17.
YRHS SENIOR RAIDER Nick Hotsko completes a layup for two points during the recent York City Classic senior boys basketball tournament hosted by SHHS and YRHS over the weekend.
Terriers split home series with Klippers By ALEX MORGOTCH N-R Writer
Winter family festival The Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton invites all children, youth and families to join the club for a free, great afternoon of serious snow fun at the Knights of Columbus Park on Circlebrooke Drive Monday, February 20 at 2 p.m. Activities offered include skating, tobogganing and refreshments. For more information contact Steph or Erin at 7832582, email pcbgcyorkton@ sasktel.net or go to the website www.boysandgirlsclubofyorkton.org.
Sport and swim night Youth ages eight to 18 years are invited to try water polo in the Water Park lap pool from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 24. A teen swim follows 10 p.m. to midnight for ages 12 to 18 years. Snacks and door prizes too - all free! Contact Amber Zaharia at 828-2401 or go to azaharia@ yorkton.ca.
TERRIER GOALIE Kale Thomson thwarts a scoring attempt by Kindersley’s D Jay McGrath during the recent Terrier home game Sunday evening.
The Yorkton Terriers came off another gruelling week of four games in six days with five out of 10 possible points in the SJHL standings. The Terriers began the week on the road at the Centennial Arena where the Nipawin Hawks claimed a 4-1 home ice win over the visiting Terriers with a pair of goals in each of the second and third periods. After a scoreless opening frame, Elliot Peterson started the scoring for Nipawin just 31 seconds into the second period. Tyler Giebel tied the game with Yorkton’s lone goal of the contest assisted by Jeremy Johnson and Brent Struble. Less than a minute later Ryan Ostertag made it 2-1 for Nipawin. A pair of third period goals, one each by Darius Cole and Wheaton King clinched the 4-1 win for the Hawks. The Terriers next took on the Flin Flon Bombers in the Whitney Forum, emerging with a narrow 3-2 overtime win. Con’t on Page 15.
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Yorkton Harvest drops two games in tough weekend By ALEX MORGOTCH N-R Writer In the first game of the two game series at home Saturday, the Harvest saw a 2-0 first period lead evaporate as the visiting Swift Current Legionnaires scored three second period goals on the way to a 4-2 win. Kody Thue opened the scoring for Yorkton early in the first period assisted by Levi Morin. Lynnden Pastachak gave the Harvest a two goal edge after 20 minutes with a powerplay goal assisted by Nicholas Pouliot and Dakota Odgers. That, unfortunately, is when the Harvest stopped scoring while the Legionnaires
notched three goals in the second period, including a pair of markers by Tim Vanstone and one by Zac Mackay. Daylan Gatzke added a fourth goal early in the third period for the 4-2 win. In the second game of the two game home ice series, the Legionnaires emerged with a second 4-2 win despite being outshot 34-28 by a battling Harvest team. Following a scoreless first period, Swift Current struck for three second period goals while Yorkton replied with a pair of markers. Eric Saleski, Mackay and Lyler Beckett each scored once for Swift Current. Pastachak opened the scoring for Yorkton
with a late second period powerplay goal assisted by Odgers and Pouliot. Brayden Park pulled the Harvest within one with a little over a minute remaining in thte second period assisted by Pastachak. A third period goal by Saleski, his second of the game, clinched the 4-2 win for the Swift Current Legionnaires. Yorkton Harvest head coach Jeff Odgers
admits it was a tough weekend as the team lost 4-2 in both home games. He feels the Harvest worked hard and battled in both games and created a lot of good scoring chances. Swift Current played well defensively and both their goal tenders were outstanding, Odgers concedes. “Their goal tenders were a huge difference,” he says. Not being able to cap-
italize on some four minute powerplay opportunities early in the game was another huge difference, Odgers adds. “After the first period, I felt we took the play to them and had the majority of scoring chances. Not to come out ahead was tough,” he admits. “The guys continued to play hard. I was very impressed with the effort that they had this afternoon. They
Yorkton Bowl Arena Stats LEAGUE NAME MONDAY GA 1:00 CMI TUESDAY GA 9:30 TUESDAY YBC TUESDAY MIXED STS WEDNESDAY GA 1:15 HOSPITAL LEGION THURSDAY LADIES HANCOCK QUINE SATURDAY 9:30 YBC SATURDAY 11:30 YBC
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE Martin Phillips 222 Billy Kowbel 241 Tom Skoretz Ed Aichele 238 Derek Marshall 251 Raymond Dierker 252 Cam Louttit 318 Wally Sedlick 241 Lawrence Kitz 260 Tony Oucharek 265
MEN’S HIGH TRIPLE Martin Phillips 627 Billy Kowbel 573 Tom Skoretz 607
LADIES HIGH SINGLE Ollie Yaremko 207 Lisa Gibler 200 Shirley James 191
LADIES HIGH TRIPLE Adella Hansen 586 Lisa Gibler 497 Mary Gulaga 505
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Derek Marshall 663 Larry Brenzen 652 Cam Louttit 719 Wally Sedlick 681 Lawrence Kitz 705 Bert Hasper 677
Don Haider 278 Cam Louttit 366 Jairus Pellatt/ Carter Somogyi 164 Serge Yacyshyn 261
Kelly Hancock 776 Don Haider 798 Carter Somogyi 456
Cassidy Boychuk 177 Judy Hruska 310 Alice Peters 233 Adella Hansen 272 Trish Davis 313 Lil Wladichuk 277 Barb Schulz 260 Georgette Kluk 235 Jamie Sereda 266 Alexa Haider 143
Cassidy Boychuk 349 Judy Hruska 704 Paula Beck 566 Adella Hansen 752 Trish Davis 767 Bernadette Hagon 605 Marsha Grunerud 639 D. Prokopchuk 558 Maureen Rediger 698 Kayla Exner 329
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GETIT ONTHE WEB YORKTON HARVEST CENTRE Dakota Odgers (r), named first game star in the recent home game with the visiting Swift Current Legionnaires, and Swift Current defenseman Carter Forsythe battle for the puck.
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Terriers claim five out of eight points for the week Con’t from Page 13.
Curtis Oliver opened the scoring midway through the opening period with a singlehanded goal to give the Terriers a 1-0 lead. Chase Norrish made it 2-0 for the Terriers early in the second period with a powerplay goal assisted by Brenden Poncelet and Keven Cann. Riley Storzuk pulled the Bombers within one late in the second frame while Brandt Weldon tied the game late in the third period. Norrish buried the puck in the overtime period to hand Yorkton the 3-2 win assisted by Giebel and Kelly Lessmeister. A four goal third period put the game away for the Terriers on home ice Friday night as they downed the visiting Kindersley Klippers 6-1. Following a scoreless first, Oliver lit up the scoreboard for Yorkton early in the second period assisted by Kyle McLeod and Ryon Sookro. Johnson added Yorkton’s second goal late in the second period assisted by Struble and Devon McMullen. Jamie Vlanich started the Terrier four goal third period scoring spree early in the third assisted by Zak Majkowski and Tayler Thompson. Johnson added his second goal of the game assisted by Giebel and Struble. Majkowski made it 5-0 for Yorkton assisted by Vlanich. Kody Thue scored the lone goal for Flin Flon late in the third period. Brady Norrish capped the Terrier scoring at six goals assisted by Poncelet. In the second game of a two game home series with the visiting Kindersley Klippers the Yorkton Terriers outshot the visitors 41-23. A four goal opening period including three goals scored within two minutes looked like the Terriers were on their way to a second home ice win. It wasn’t to be, shocked Terrier fans watched as the Klippers doggedly bounced back to tie the game in regulation time and went on to record the 5-4 win after a shoot-out. McLeod scored the first goal for the Terriers just under three minutes into the game assisted by Oliver and Dylan Baer.
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Majkowski added the Terrier’s second goal about a minute later assisted by Vlanich and Norrish. Less than 15 seconds later Vlanich scored Yorkton’s third goal assisted by Majkowski and Thompson. Troy Gdeny notched Kindersley’s first goal late in the first period. A goal by Colby Daniels pulled the Klippers within one goal of Yorkton. Sam Rockwell capped Terrier scoring with Yorkton’s fourth goal of the game assisted by Sookro and McLeod to send the teams to the dressing rooms with the
Terriers holding a two goal edge after 20 minutes. A pair of second period goals, one each by Bradley Buckingham and Beau Stewart tied the game at four. Following a scoreless five minute four-on-four overtime period, the game was settled with a shoot out. Kindersly netminder Justin McDonald frustrated three Terrier shooters while Kindersley’s Brennan Bosovitch slipped the puck past Terrier goalie Kale Thomson for the win. Yorkton Terrier head coach Trent Cassan
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admits he was disappointed in the attitude the team seemed to have Sunday. “We just took a lot for granted tonight, that they’re just going to hand you two points and jump on the bus and head home,” he says. He’d like to impress on the players that every team requires a strong effort every game. There are no easy wins in the league. It’s just not easy to do. He thought after Friday night’s game the team saw a better effort was needed but Sunday’s game seemed to go the opposite way, he suggests. “We don’t practise a lot of toe drags and
passing up from shooting lanes in prime ares but we did that for whatever reason and thought we could get away with it and obviously it hurt us,” Cassan explains. Going into next week, Cassan says he’ll try to show the team what they do well when they’re successful and compare it to the times when things don’t go well. “Our guys have responded well when we’ve talked to them about some things we need to do a better job of and I have confidence and I expect that we will again,” he suggests. Cassan says it’s unfair
to lay the loss on Terrier netminder Kale Thomson. “Kale’s played very well for us all year and been a good team guy so to even look his way as to why we didn’t get two points tonight is not a fair thing to do at all,” he says. He credits the Kindersley Klippers with a good effort. It was their third in three nights. They could have just rolled over but they didn’t. They had a lot of energy. “They’ve obviously had a tough go of it this streak of games but they saw an opportunity to get out of it and they did,” Cassan closes.
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Sled drag races staged at Exhibition grandstand By ALEX MORGOTCH N-R Writer
Snowmobile drag racing returned to Yorkton Saturday as the Yorkton Exhibition Board teamed up with the Yorkton Sno-Riders to bring the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Racing Association (SSRA) event to the city. The title sponsor, Painted Hand Casino, put up the prize money and several prominent corporate sponsors contributed to the event. “Without their support we would not have been able to put it on,” says Yorkton SnoRiders president Jason Popowich. Popowich estimates about 87 competitors from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta registered for the races. “We actually had a team from as far away as Fort McMurray, Alberta. A lot of racers travelled across the three prairie provinces to attend,” he notes. The Meet and Greet/Trade Show Friday evening was little quieter than anticipated, says Popowich. There were some remote control sled races as well as some SSRA reaction time trials. “Those that were there had lots of fun,” he adds. The drag races featured 151 heats in total, Popowich reports. Some of the race classes at the drags were stock, pro-stock, improved, modified and junior classes, among others, he says. The amateur class, new to the sport, was introduced to snowmobile racing. The drag races were run on a 450 foot long track in front of the exhibition grandstand Popowich points out. The fastest sled, timed on radar by the Yorkton RCMP detachment, was travelling 140 kph at the finish line. “That was a pro-mod sled putting out well over 300 horsepower, so it’s understandable,” he explains. While he felt the crowd was a little smaller than anticipated, Popowich says SSRA officials suggested the
FIRST TIME SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACER Levi Litvanyi who races motocross during the summer decided to try sled drag racing at the recent SSRA sanctioned race meet. event was one of the best races in the province. “They thought it was very well attended not only with spectators but also racers,” Popowich claims. The officials were very pleased with the day, he adds. He insists the event would not have been nearly as successful as it turned out if not for the help and work of the Yorkton Ex members. “The exhibition board did a really great job and we thank them for it,” Popowich states. The exhibition Board was rocked by the passing of long time board member and volunteer Sheldon Nicholson Friday morning. “The board lost a good close friend and board member and our sympathy goes out to the
Nicholson family,” Popowich says. The organizers will have to evaluate the race meet but Popowich thinks it likely that the event will return next winter. “I think it’s safe to say we’ll probably see racing again next year at the grandstand,” he predicts. Cameron McLeod travelled to the races from Camperville, Manitoba. McLeod, who has been racing for about 15 years, was campaigning a ZRT 600 Triple with triple pipes and triple carburetors. A multi-class sled, McLeod was entered in the 600 Improved, 600 Modified, 700 Improved, 700 Modified, 800 Improved, 800 Modified and Open classes. At home McLeod started racing on
a circuit between the reserves in the area where he’s been quite successful. “I decided to come here because this is where the best and fastest racers in Canada are right now,” he declares. Racing is his favorite sport, McLeod says. “It’s all exciting and everything has been going well at all the races he’s attended so far,” he claims. He’s not had mechanical problems to deal with. He is his own mechanic and sets up his own machines. He says the SSRA has done a good job of setting up this event. They have organized the event well and brought in racers from all around the west to compete for the $15,000 prize money, McLeod points out. “We’re going to see who’s the fastest racer in Canada today,” he closes. Local snowmobile racer Miles Brooks says he has raced sleds for 10 to 12 years. He has raced at Rocanville, Fort Qu’Appelle, and Hudson Bay. Currently Brooks campaigns a 2009 Arctic Cat Z-1 Turbo in the Improved 800, Open Stock and Amateur 1,000 classes. He suggests racing is in his blood as he also raced at the Prairie Thunder Drags at the Yorkton Airport. He and His wife Carolyn also campaign a stock car on an oval dirt track. Local junior competitor Levi Litvanyi was on hand to race his stock Arctic Cat 600 Crossfire. The Yorkton races were Litvanyi’s first attempt at drag racing snowmobiles. A motocross racers during the summer, he and his dad, Greg, thought it might be fun to try it out, Litvanyi says. Results for local competitors who did reasonably well were: Kyle Raddysh of Yorkton, first – Amateur Stock 600 class on his Yamaha; Kyson Gervais of Yorkton, first – 120 S class, racing an Arctic Cat; Kaynan Gervais of Yorkton, third – 120 S class on an Arctic Cat; Brian Lowe of Balcarres, first – Ski-Doo.
YCC senior’s bonspiel attracts 24 curling teams By ALEX MORGOTCH N-R Writer
The Yorkton Curling Club (YCC) hosted its annual seniors’ curling bonspiel last week, wrapping up with the four event finals Saturday afternoon. Well known local curler Karen Thies, who along with husband Ray co-ordinated the bonspiel, says this year 24 teams were entered, 12 from Yorkton and 12 from the surrounding area. Previously the event attracted 32 rinks. Last year 26 were entered, Thies notes. This year the bonspiel was held a week later than previously which may have had some effect on participation. “We were quite happy with 24 rinks. All the rinks are down in all the clubs around. We’re down five, so it was really good, I think, to get 12, Thies states. The level of competi-
tion was excellent Thies suggests. Kolybaba has curled at the provincial senior men’s level. The Krasowski rink was also very competitive, she adds. Yorkton teams were drawn out of a local pool. Participants names for each team were drawn from a hat, Thies notes, while out of town rinks entered their own teams. It worked out quite well as there was a Yorkton team in every event final, she points out. The ice was very good, as usual. It’s running 14 and is curling about five feet on a draw, Thies says. Thies thanks Curtis Loucks, the Painted Hand Casino and Sask Lotto for their support of the Seniors Bonspiel. The A event winners, the Krasowski rink included alternate skip Ron Mehling, third Kelly Fiege, second Ron Popowich (spare), lead
Karen Mehling. Missing from photo, skip John Krasowski. Skip Ron Mehling attributes his team’s win to consistency, “We faltered a little but pulled it out in the end,” he says. He says it was an excellent bonspiel in which every game was tough. The 9-3 final score came as a result of a four ender which Mehling suggests set the pace for the game. “It was just a matter of keeping their rocks out of the rings,” he closes. The Wilmer Kolybaba rink claimed the B event title. The team included skip Wilmer Kolybaba, third Joe Tomolak, second Alfred Bergman, lead Donna Bergman. Skip Wilmer Kolybaba says it was the second year in the Yorkton Seniors’ bonspiel for his team and he and his team enjoyed the experience. Con’t on Page 18.
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Saturday the Saints seemed a little deflated and very tired and didn’t really perform as well as he would have liked. There were some bright moments, however, offering some thinbgs to look forward to when playoffs begin, Karcha states. In the round robin, SHHS defeated the Weyburn Eagles in theri opening game. Preston Liebrecht led the way with 36 points, six rebounds, and three
steals, while Logan Coutts was good for 11 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. The Senior Saints fell to the North Battleford Vikings in what Karcha says was the Saints best game of the tournament. Both Liebrecht and Coutts scored 19 points apiece in the game. Nathan Ruff added 17 points. Sacred Heart fell to the P.A. Carlton Crusaders. Coutts led the scoring with 12 points and eight rebounds. Ruff added 10 points.
The Senior Saints fell to the Moose Jaw Peacock Toilers in their last game. Coutts scored 18 points and pulled in six rebounds in the game while Ruff added 14 points. Karcha also points out that both Yorkton teams wore pink shirts as warm-up shirts in recognition of breast cancer awareness. Both teams agreed to donate tournament admission to the Canadian Cancer Society for breast cancer research, he reports.
SVA Sask Cup tournament results The Saskatoon Total Chaos held off the Regina RVC Impact 25-19, 25-13 in the Tier I Gold Medal Game this Sunday at the Henk Reys Soccer Centre. In the Tier I Bronze Medal Game, the Regina QCVC Royals came back from a set down to defeat the Wakaw Warriors 16-25, 25-21, 15-13. Final standings from the first Sask Cup of 2012 in the 16U Women age group were: 1. Saskatoon Total Chaos 2. Regina RVC Impact 3. Regina QCVC Royals 4. Wakaw Warriors 5. Saskatoon Total Impact 6. Yorkton Blitz 7. Saskatoon Sol 8. Lloydminster Lakeland College Rustlers 9. Loreburn Fusion 10. Moose Jaw Element Panthers 11. Holdfast SCV Crush 12. Imperial Central Scorpions 13. Weyburn Renegades 14. Yorkton McSweeney’s Selects 15. Saska toon Ultimate Chaos 16. Kelvington Pipestone Crocs 17. Provost EAV 18. Regina QCVC Black Ice 19. Saskatoon BCV Impulse 20. Warman VC 21. Strasbourg Vikings Odin 22. Prince Albert Toppers Esprit 23. Carlyle Southeast Stingers 24. Martensville Outerlimits 25. Regina QCVC Heat 26. Saskatoon JCVC Fury 27. Regina QCVC Storm 28. Regina RVC Flames. The final standings from the weekend’s 15U’s Women SVA Sask Cup 1 hosted by PVC Element Club in Moose Jaw were: 1.
Sports Equipment Is your child in hockey and needs equipment? Does your child want to try a new activity? Has your child had a growth spurt and needs bigger equipment, even just one or two items? Is unused sports equipment taking up too much space in your basement or garage? Would you like to do some skating with your family this winter? Are you curious what is available in the Sports Bank? The Sports Bank can help. Donations of cross country skis are now being gratefully accepted. Visit the Sports Bank at Yorkton City Hall or call Amber at 828-2401 for more information.
Saskatoon Shazaam 2. Regina QCVC Royals 3. Lanigan Blue 4. Regina RVC Ace 5. Watrous Extreme 6. Waldheim Raiders United 7. Weyburn VC 8. Yorkton Blitz Storm 9. Regina CVC Cougars 10. Moose Jaw PVC Element 11. Saskatoon JCVC Red
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Scoops B champs The Yorkon Terrier Atom Scoops recently competed a six team tournament in Wynyard. The Atom Scoops lost 7-2 in their opening game against Wadena. The determined young Scoops Terriers rebounded to claim a 3-2 win in their second game against Tisdale. The win over Tisdale advanced the Atom Terriers to the B-side final to face off against the Melville Bolts. The Yorkton Atoms defeated the Melville Bolts 3-0 to claim the B-side championship. Pictured below, The Yorkton Atom Scoops team includes: Back row (l-r) Coaches Brian Friskie, Matthew Roebuck, Derek Sebastian. Middle row (l-r) Adam Smith, Dreyden Chyz, Anthony Roebuck, Hazzard Friskie, Darbie Forwood. Front row (l-r) Kazzden Haas, Matthew Just, Aden Nystrom, Burke Sebastian, Mitchell Madsen. Goalie (in front) Graham Buckle. Submitted article.
THE KOLYBABA RINK claimed the B event title. The team included skip Wilmer Kolybaba, third Joe Tomolak, second Alfred Bergman, lead Donna Bergman.
THE C EVENT winners were the Andrusiak foursome of skip Nick Andrusiak, third Grant Preston, second Matt Novak, lead Sylvia Gaye.
Wheat Kings defeat UCT Bantam Terriers By ALEX MORGOTCH N-R Writer The Yorkton UCT Bantam AA Terriers hosted the West Central Wheat Kings at the Kinsmen Arena Saturday. The Bantam Terriers saw their lead evaporate twice as the Wheat Kings claimed a 7-5 win on the strength of four third period goals. Yorkton’s Chance Patterson led the scoring with three goals and an assist while Branden Pelechaty scored a goal and earned two assists for three points in the game. Patterson scored twice in the opening frame to give the home team a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes, assisted by Pelechaty
and Tanner Mak. The Bantam Terriers added three more goals in the second period to lead 5-3 after two periods of play. Patterson opened second period scoring assisted by Steven St. Marie. Turner Ottenbreit scored Yorkton’s fourth goal assisted by Caleb Sutter. Pelechaty capped Bantam Terrier scoring with the team’s fifth goal assisted by Mak and Patterson. Shane Collins and Spencer Bast each scored twice for the Wheat Kings while Jonathan Guidinger, Kolby Johnson and Branden Arnold each added a goal for the 7-5 win.
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Curlers all enjoyed the seniors’ bonspiel Continued from Page 16. “We won the first event last year and this year lost it in a barn burner and came through and enjoyed it very well.” The C event winners were the Andrusiak foursome of skip Nick Andrusiak, third Grant Preston, second Matt Novak, lead Sylvia Gaye. Skip Nick Andrusiak says the weekend went well for his team with the exception of losing one member to an injury. “All the other teams were very good to curl against to make it a very nice event,” he comments. D event winners were the Greg Herman foursome
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from Melville of skip Greg Herman, third Jerry Safronik, second Al Torgerson, lead Naomi Herman. Greg Herman says the team had a good weekend. “It was a fun time. The whole event went very well,” he closes.
WANTED The Saskatchewan Abilities Council is seeking Approved Private Service Homes for People with Disabilities in Yorkton & Area An Approved Private Service Home • Is screened by Community Living Service Delivery division of Social Services. • Is supported by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council Residential Program Coordinator. The Home Operator • Will provide a safe and comfortable home for individuals with disabilities • Will provide quality care to ensure a balance between daily living skills and social skills that support community inclusion. The Saskatchewan Abilities Council works with people of varying abilities to enhance their independence and participation in the community through vocational, rehabilitation and recreational services. Please contact Maureen Reierson-Swain at 782-2463 or mreiersonswain@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca for more information or to get started today.
Upcoming Yorkton Terrier Home Games Friday, February 3, 2012
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Game Time 7:30 p.m. at the Farrell Agencies Arena
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CLASSIFIED ADS 3 - ANNOUNCEMENTS CARNIVAL GLASS. Best selection in Yorkton. See us at the Yorkton Farm Toy Show Feb. 11 & 12. St. Mary’s Cultural Center. 8 - BIRTHS FESIK - Born to Samantha Fesik of Kamsack, SK, a daughter, Odessa Faith, January 20, 2012. -------------------------------LAROSE - Born to Arlana Gordon and Eryck LaRose of Yorkton, SK, a daughter, Khloe Chanel Marie, January 24, 2012. -------------------------------BADGER - Born to Amy and Kirk Badger of Southend, SK, twins, a daughter, Halle Michelle and a son, Luke William, November 29, 2011. --------------------------------
14 - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES REQUIRED: Experienced Mechanical Technologist 2 year diploma. Salary $20 to $25 and a Mechanical Engineer 4 year degree $28 - $35. Salary based on experience for a farm machinery operation in a rural setting. Ag Shield has been manufacturing quality farm machinery for 28 years and has introduced many innovative products. Duties to include designing farm machinery and processes to manufacture equipment and to carry out lean manufacturing program. Company paid benefit plan after 3 months. Join our team! Contact Tom McCrea at 204-5392000 or email resume to tmccrea@agshield.com. -------------------------------NEED Additional Income? Turn 10 Hrs. a week into $1,500/mo. Free online training, ongoing support. w w w. 1 2 3 To g e t h e r We Win.com. -------------------------------www.yorktonnews.com
15 - CARS 2006 BUICK Allure. 3.8 auto O/D, fully loaded, silver, nice clean car, 75 km. Market price $12,900. Our price $8,900. Phone 7822578. DL# 913818 -------------------------------STEP BY STEP PLAYCARE has openings for all ages. All meals and snacks provided. From 6 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Friday. Call 7824014 or 641-6725, ask for Marsha. 18 - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXCLUSIVE 2 commercial warehouse spaces available. 1-8000 sq. ft. 1-6900 sq. ft. RSR Ron Skinner Realty. Call for details. 6217700. --------------------------------
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR This position provides direction and leadership to the Repair and Maintenance crew located in Southern Saskatchewan as well as ensures regional Repair and Maintenance activities are conducted in the most effective, efficient and safe manner possible. Specific responsibilities include supervising a crew of one to two employees, identifying and prioritizing projects requiring attention, utilizing both in-house and contract maintenance resources, trouble shooting problems and working with locations to meet their Repair and Maintenance needs.
Reporting to the R&M Supervisor, this position contributes to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of grain handling and/or crop input facilities. Specific responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of high throughput grain handling and crop input facilities, utilizing both in-house and contract maintenance resources. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined with relevant maintenance experience, have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, be detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy, possess excellent customer service skills, and a willingness to relocate. An agricultural background would be considered an asset. An apprenticeship program may be available for suitable candidates.
We are looking for talented individuals to join the expanding Richardson team at our state-of-the-art canola seed processing and oil refining plant in Yorkton, SK. Yorkton is a thriving community that has grown with the addition of the Richardson plant and other community investments.
Interested candidates should apply online by visiting our website at www.richardson.ca to upload their cover letter and résumé before February 10, 2012.
Richardson International is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds. We sell crop inputs and related services through our western network of Ag Business Centres and actively participate in canola processing as one of North America’s largest suppliers of canola oil and meal. In all areas of our business, Richardson continues to provide high-quality products and superior customer service.
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Richardson offers an excellent compensation package with a competitive salary and flexible benefits plan. Join a successful and dynamic organization that invests in its employees and the communities in which they live and work. Visit our website at www.richardson.ca to learn more.
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The ideal candidate will possess an Inter-provincial Journeyman Electrician (Red Seal) certification. Additional requirements include strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work rotating shifts.
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The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined with several years of maintenance and supervisory experience; have proven leadership, coaching and mentoring competencies, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, be detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and possess excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of a Data Maintenance Based systems and/or an agricultural background would be considered and asset.
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Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring the continued safe operation of electrical systems and equipment for the plant. These responsibilities include monitoring electrical equipment through visual inspection, conducting routine and preventative maintenance activities and executing electrical installations for project development.
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For more information on these positions and other career opportunities visit www.richardson.ca Richardson International is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds. We sell crop inputs and related services through our western network of Ag Business Centres and actively participate in canola processing as one of North America’s largest suppliers of canola oil and meal. In all areas of our business, Richardson continues to provide high-quality products and superior customer service.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Interested candidates should visit www.richardson.ca to upload their résumé and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the requirements. For more information on this position and other career opportunities visit www.richardson.ca
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WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers Title: Digital Sales Specialist, Prairie Region Company: Glacier Interactive Media, a division of Glacier Media Inc Location: Regina or Saskatoon Background: Glacier Media Group is a leading information Communications Company focused on the provision of essential information and related services through print, electronic and online media. The Digital team is responsible for the growth of visitors engaging in our digital products and for the generation of revenues via the digital channel. Glacier’s interactive products include numerous consumer and business verticals including, content, news, real estate, deals and more. Role: The successful candidates’ objective will be to drive online advertising sales revenue in Glacier Media’s local newspaper group through the continued development and implementation of our digital sales strategy. Your primary focus will be to drive online revenue for Glacier’s present and future online properties (including but not limited to: DealMate.ca, newspaper websites, directories, social media, e-newsletters, etc.) Responsibilities • Develop and enhance existing tools/materials and sales/marketing kit that is active across multiple locations • Identify local advertisers who are high-potential online clients; generate proposals and effectively demonstrate the benefits of local online advertising • Help maintain, manage and grow a sales pipeline • Contribute to specific revenue targets • Build enthusiasm and momentum around digital sales activities at a local level • Occasionally accompany sales representatives on “four-legged calls” to maximize training and impartation of digital presentation skills • Provide accurate and timely reporting with respect to all sales activity (including, but not limited to: call reports, pipeline, revenue target tracking) Confidentiality is not a duty but a requirement and an expectation. Special Requirements and Other Responsibilities: • Ongoing, regular travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (up to 75% travel required) • Perform various duties as assigned • Consistently acquiring and sharing knowledge around current industry trends and formats Skills / Qualifications • Negotiation, Knowledge of Interactive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Google +1, LinkedIn), Prospecting Skills, Selling to Customer Needs, Presentation Skills, Vendor relationships, Internet Presence, Technical Understanding, Closing Skills. Reliable vehicle and driver’s license. Interested Candidates should submit a completed resume and cover letter to: Jennifer Gibson, Manager Digital Sales; jgibson@glaciermedia.ca Deadline for Submissions: Please reply by February 10, 2012 Only qualified candidates considered for this position will be contacted for an interview.
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Trip Includes: • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 4 nights hotel accommodation • Reserved seating for 3 Blue Jays/Twins baseball games in Minneapolis • Duty free shopping enroute • Transportation to The Mall of America
$ 639 per person double occupancy
Book Now as Seats are sold on a First Come - First Served basis.
Limited number of seats available
Single, triple and quad accommodations also available. Call Ken at
783-7355 (Mon. - Fri. days) or 782-9584 (evenings weekends)
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AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND Dave Nussbaumer - Farrell Agencies Ltd. Lisa Washington - City of Yorkton Nathan Grayston - Yorkton Skateboard Assoc. Jason Forwood - Farrell Agencies Ltd. Darcy McLeod - City of Yorkton Aaron Kienle - Cab Clothing Tucker Chornomud - Yorkton Skateboard Assoc.
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MAJOR SPONSORS OF RADIO/TV BLITZ Yorkton Concrete - Thanks Nicole Yorkton New Holland - Thanks Brad Dairy Queen - Thanks Mark & Lori Potzus Construction - Thanks Lynton Yorkton Business Improvement District - Thanks Ken Yorkton Exhibition Assoc. - Thanks Shaun Farrell Agencies Ltd - Thanks Management & Staff City of Yorkton SPONSORS & DONATIONS D's Signs & Designs • Cornerstone Credit Union Custom Printers • Source Embroidery Farrell Agencies Ltd. • City of Yorkton
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MEDIA GX94 • Fox FM • The Rock • Yorkton This Week CTV • Rawlco Radio • Harvard Radio PEOPLE THAT WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND Murray Arnold - Kept the radio personalities up to speed Randy Atkinson - Brought us Dave Rodney Brent McInnes - Contributed to video Fred Schrader - Brought us Jarrett Stoll Greg Ottenbreit - Brought Premier Brad Wall to our video shoot Yorkton City Council - Supported this project from the beginning Joan McCusker - Just wanted to help her hometown A community is only as good as it's volunteers! Yorkton, this past couple of weeks, we have proven how great our community is. The committee would like to thank everyone who believed in us. We entered a national contest with over 2,000 contestants and we, the City of Yorkton, won the Grand Prize of $150,000! Everyone played a role in this project right across Canada, you know who you are and you can be proud that you contributed and played a part in this victory.
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Thank you for helping Yorkton make history. The Aviva Community Fund Committee
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The Boys & Girls Club of Yorkton's New Early Learning Drop-In Centre
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Running Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in SIGN on North (83 North Street).
We are running in the old nursery school room; please use the west WE'RE YOUR entrance. This program runs cost free to participate; donations accepted. MUFFLER OPENS FEBRUARY 6th, 2012! SPECIALISTS Please call 783-2582 with any questions!
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39 Smith St. W. Yorkton, Sask.
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