This group was one of the first to take advantage of the tasty treats and fellowship at the Canora St. Josephʼs Church Valentine ʼs Day Tea and Bake Sale on Feb 11 . Kelly Srelioff poured coffee for, from left: (seated) Marge Shewchuk and Nettie Okrainetz of Canora, and former Canora resident Evelyn Kuruliak of Yorkton, who was back in town catching up with long-time friends.
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The Canora Cobras began the opening round of their playoff series on the road in Manitoba against the Swan Valley Axemen in Minitonas on Saturday, Feb. 11.
The game started well for the Cobras, and they wer e fully deserving of a 2-1 lead over the home team after the first period, according to Coach Darren Schwartz.
“We played just about a perfect road period and really stuck to the game plan. They scored first and we got down by one, but our guys stuck to our plan and hemmed them in their own end.”
Unfortunately, those were the only two goals the Cobras would score in the game. Swan Valley scored twice in the second period and took a 3-2 lead.
“We had the momentum, but we just kind of sat back instead of continuing to take the play to them,” said Schwartz. “We were on our heels and made some mental mistakes for some reason.”
In the third period, the Cobras gave a strong effort, but couldn’t regain the lost momentum.
“We were pressing and got some chances, but couldn’t get a goal,” continued Schwartz. “When
you press, the other team usually gest chances, we couldn’t stay out of the penalty box, and they scored some goals.”
Josh Tripp of the Axemen scored three goals in the
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final period to round out a four-goal game along with one assist, and close out a 6-2 win and a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series for Swan Valley. Carter Cockburn added a goal
and assisted on all four of Tripp’s goals.
“We have to be on guys like that,” emphasized Schwartz. “In the first period, we took away their time and space, but later in the game we gave them too much space.”
Goal scorers for the Cobras were Austin Severson and Colby Jacob. Assists came from the sticks of Vaughn Wilgosh and Kody Rock of Canora, and Tanner Mak.
Game 2 in the series is set for Friday, Feb. 17 in Canora, a game that the Cobras need to win to prolong their season.
“If we stick to the game
plan, we can win,” said Schwartz. “If we play three periods like we played in the first in Game 1, we can win. Swan Valley didn’t win that game, we lost it.
“We need all the fan support we can get, the guys would love to have a packed barn Friday night. Let’s pack the Civic Centre and show them what we’ve got. Our guys usually play better in front of a loud crowd, they love that, nobody in the league draws crowds like we do.”
If the Cobras pull out a victory in Game 2, the third and deciding game of the series goes Sunday night, Feb. 19, back in Minitonas.
The Norquay curling team skipped by Ken Newell and members, Evan Rostoski, third, Jason Lukey, second and Jared Lukey, lead earned the exciting opportunity to travel to Charlottetown, PEI for
their shot at the National Fire Fighter Curling championships on March 22 to April 2.
The team advanced after winning the 62nd annual Fire Fighter Provincial Championships on home
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The Newell rink defeated other Fire Departments from Prince Albert, Saskatoon and two teams from Borden to win the championships. There was one other rink from Norquay entered with team members: Kevin Ebert, Robin Holinaty, Jordan Mitchell and Rob Dyck.
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“It was great weekend of curling and socializing,” stated Newell. “We won three straight games to win the championship. We took on the Tyler Harrison rink from Prince Albert for our first game, then faced the Jason Wainwright rink
from Borden and faced the Harrison rink in the finals. It was great to be able to host this caliber of a tournament in our small town and we were encouraged by the numerous fans that came out to watch and support us.”
“We as a team are very excited and a little nervous to curl in the nationals but we are looking forward to the challenge. We will also be doing some fundraising to help with the financial costs and hope the public
will support us in this search for gold challenge,” he added.
The Norquay Curing Rink has boosted the sport of curling with encouraging school-aged children to get involved and get out the ice to try the sport, The rink offers a incentive of free curling to children eight years of age and under. “We are hopeful that curling will make a comeback and once again become popular,” concluded Newell.
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RCMP responded to 42 calls from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9, some of which included: two 911 calls, two assaults, one breach of peace, one break-andenter, one Coroners Act call, two failures to attend court, one failure to comply with release conditions, two frauds, one Mental Health Act call, two mischiefs, four other provincial calls, one suspicious person, one taking a motor vehicle
without consent, two traffic collisions, 14 traffic offenses, two uttering threats and one wellbeing check.
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On Feb. 2, a male called 911 asking police for a ride from Yorkton to Canora as he could not find a taxi.
Police spoke with caller and warned him about calling 911 for a nonemergency matter.
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Pursuing a loan for the aquatic park and providing financial support for the Parkland Music Festival were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on Feb. 7.
Council applied to the Local Government Committee for permission to borrow the sum of $320,000 in 2023, repayable over a period of four years, for the purpose of the 2022 aquatic park projects. The amount of the said debt shall be payable in four installments of $94,473 in the years 2023 to 2026 inclusive, with interest at a rate of not greater than prime plus one per cent, payable at least annually.
Council agreed to contribute $150 to the 2023 Parkland Music Festival.
Council tabled the request of Al and Deb Witwicki for reimbursement of $299.70 following a sewer back up at Parker Crescent on May 25, 2022.
Council authorized the mayor and all of
council to attend the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) annual convention to be held in Saskatoon on April 16-19.
A bylaw to enter into an agreement regarding a water main installation contract was introduced, read three times and adopted.
A bylaw to enter into a farmland lease agreement was introduced, read three times and adopted.
A bylaw to amend the traffic bylaw was introduced, read three times and adopted.
The amendment increases the amount of the monetary fine that can be issued for a violation of the sections of the bylaw regarding vehicle lengths and weights. The fines increased from $200 to $500 if paid within 10 days and from $400 to $1,000 if paid after the deadline.
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The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Feb. 4 to a 911 complaint of a male and a female assaulting their grandmother and that they may be in possession of knives. Police attended a residence in Canora and determined no assault occurred. An intoxicated female was arrested and removed from the residence.
On Feb. 6, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP received a report that multiple male youths got into a fight at the Canora Civic Center. Police continue to investigate. Online fraud
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a report of fraud on Feb. 6. The caller reported he sent money to a male for a down payment on an item being sold on Facebook Marketplace. Once the down payment was received, the seller stopped communicating with the buyer.
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Feb. 6 to a trespassing complaint in Canora. The caller reported a neighbourhood dog had entered their yard causing the caller’s dogs inside the home to get agitated and break a window.
On Feb. 7, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a disturbance between a mother and her daughter outside a business in Canora. Police attended and mediated the argument.
If you have any information about these or any other crimes, please contact the Canora RCMP at 306-563-4700, or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com.
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KELVINGTON – The Good Spirit 4-H Curling Club Juniors competed
in the NE Regional 4H Playdowns held at the Kelvington Curling Club on Jan. 29. The team, comprised
of several youths from Saltcoats, Canora and Norquay, hit the pebbled ice against four other teams and won the tournament.
The team will move on to the Saskatchewan 4-H Provincial Curling Championships in Swift Current Feb. 17, 18 and 19.
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Having fun while mixing dance and exercise – and a little socializing – more than 20 women participated in the Zumboree to raise funds for the Chase Kraynick Memorial Splash Park project in Canora.
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Up by nine since the previous census, Canora was among very few communities in the Sunrise Health Region to have gained population according to the annual covered population report released by Saskatchewan Health.
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Skye Malishewski of Kuroki was in Canora to attend a Canora Arts Council concert by Big River, a Johnny Cash tribute band. She had a CD signed by David James, the lead singer. *****
Cpl. Burton Jones, Sgt. Terry Wilson and Cst. Ryan Coleman of the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were members of the East District team, which won the B championship at the Saskatchewan Police Provincial Hockey Tournament in Yorkton.
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A total of eight Ukrainian Catholic church parishes in his parish area celebrated their 100th anniversaries in 2013, said Rev. Joakim Rac of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora.
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Led by the scoring exploits of Carter Dereniwsky, Tomas Hauber, Logan Wolkowski and Cort Simpson , the Canora Novice Red Cobras defeated Ochapawace 11-8 during the Major Hockey League round robin playoffs. Coach Dean Dereniwsky said the top two teams in the round robin would then play in a two-game, total-point championship series.
So Feb. 15 is Agriculture Day in Canada. That should mean something, or at least from the perspective of someone living in a Canadian province where agriculture is the foundation of our existence and still is a key economic driver.
And, of course we should never lose sight of the importance of farming in terms of keeping our world fed.
But the reality is that even in a locale such as Saskatchewan, there is a growing disconnect by many from the realities of farming.
In recent years how farmers fertilize, how they spray for weeds and pests, how cattle pass gas as they graze land some suggest should be growing grain for human consumption, and even the exhaust from machinery
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used to grow that food, have all been seen as bugaboos by at least some.
And, in today’s world ‘some,’ even a very small ‘some,’ can create a rather loud social media voice which can put more focus on something than might be warranted if one checked the science, or just applied some common sense.
That said, having a forum to broach concerns is not in itself a bugaboo of its own. Taking a closer look at how we do things in this world is not a bad idea in itself, and certainly we can point to a long
list of human interactions with our natural world which have been disastrous, and may well get worse moving forward.
But in terms of agriculture, we do need to remember the shelves in the local supermarket would be empty if not for the efforts of farmers.
That doesn’t mean they should be able to do anything they want in terms of operating a farm, but what they need to succeed in feeding us should be understood too.
That is the hope of Ag Day.
As John Jamieson, CCFI
President and CEO noted at ofa.on.ca, “this is an ideal opportunity for everyone to learn more about where their food comes from while getting to know the people who produce it. I encourage all Canadians to join the agri-food community online to have these important conversations about food and agriculture.”
The question though is whether people will even be aware of the day, and if they are, do they make an effort to start reconnecting with farmers and farming?
And, just how do you get people to re-connect?
There is the Internet, but a more personal connection, getting to know a farmer would be better. It might surprise some that farmers are just trying to make a living feeding the rest of us in the best way they can.
We all know that gardening is healthy for us in many ways: physical exercise, fresh air, relaxation and stress relief, and of course, the satisfaction of watching something grow under our care. But what we plant can be beneficial to us, as well.
I once read an interesting article by Mark Cullen, a wellknown Canadian gardener, and who at that time was the spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
His article was about how he was looking forward to spring planting (aren’t we all!) and how he was thinking of planting a green and orange garden…not because he really likes that colour scheme, but because a green and orange garden contains many plants that are heart-friendly. I thought this was a very interesting concept. Just think about it: cabbage, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, broccoli, carrots, and so many wonderful squashes… all are wonderful choices for the many nutrients and fiber they contain, plus they’re low in fat and calories.
If you have looked at the Canada Food Guide lately, it says that vegetables and fruit should fill at least half our plates, with meat and grains each getting one quarter of the plate. And it has always been a good rule of thumb that the more intense the colour of the vegetable, the better it is for you. My Mom was a fearless gardener, always trying new varieties of all kinds of vegetables, so I grew up enjoying new flavours.
We always enjoyed beautiful chards, just lightly steamed with a drizzle of lemon juice; or baked squash, freckled with black pepper and paprika; or a wide range of lettuces.
So while our garden plans for this season are still in the “wishful thinking” stage, why not consider making this the year we make our gardens “heart-friendly.” No matter how big or small our gardens are, we can still choose to plant at least one thing that will give our hearts an extra boost. Let’s try to make a conscious effort to do that.
I’m picturing our garden right now.
Keith always finds us some interesting squash varieties to try. We love the spaghetti squash, and the patty-pans are wonderful too. So cute! With Swiss chard, we plant the “Bright Lights” and “Rhubarb” variety – they’re beautiful simply for their foliage and stalks. Last year, we planted a row
of mesclun (assorted lettuces) along the edge of the garden, and that was a great success! Mesclun is French for “mixture” and that’s what mesclun is: a variety of lettuces and greens, sweet and bitter. Not only did they look just wonderful, with their various colours and textures, but they tasted so good! These are the gourmet greens you’d get in a fancy restaurant, and you can grow them so easily at home, even in a flowerpot. Try them, Next up, the beets. Not one of Keith’s favourites, but I keep hoping he’ll start to enjoy the ruby morsels of cooked beets. Mom always used to serve them with butter and lemon, such a fresh flavour of summer! One year a friend had “Bulls Blood” beets planted in his garden – my, they were striking! Pretty enough to use as a border in a flower garden. The list goes on – and just think – it’s all heart friendly. If you have limited garden space, keep in mind that many vegetables can be just as beautiful and eye-catching as ornamentals. Lettuce makes a wonderful border in the garden; colourful chards add interesting height; the lacy foliage of carrots would make a lovely edging behind the lettuce border. Keep these things in mind as you are planning your garden. Once you start looking at seed catalogues with these ideas in mind, you’ll find an abundance of choices that are delightful and delicious.
Start browsing those seed catalogues and have a lovely week!
Nanny Faye of Texas tells
Tik Tok followers that in this life there is no perfect place to live. Asked if there is life after death, Faye said, “This life is just a little interim time. It’s a blip.” Looking forward to eternity, Faye said. “There it’s going to be perfect. No sickness, no sorrow.”
We can measure our lives in phases from infancy to our final stage, which can be after age 80 or any time before that. It is important that we pick up the talisman or charms peculiar to each developmental stage.
The Grade 12 diploma, for example, or the bar mitzvah of a Jewish boy’s 13th birthday recognize the next developmental phase. In Baffin Island, Inuit boys and girls went to
“outcamps” away from the community to learn the traditional skills of young men and women.
A close study of a person at each stage makes us aware of progress as we pass through the chapters of our lives. An infant, for example, is self-centered, striving for food and personal survival. Gradually, with good training, the child becomes altruistic and self-sacrificing.
I can recall one day when the child in me recognized a next step. I picked up the broom and swept the kitchen floor after supper. God and grace were there in a family of love and support. Teen angst was on the horizon.
Puberty’s physical changes cause a child’s body to mature into an adult body capable of
KEN ROLHEISER www.kenrolheiser.comsexual reproduction. The hormonal signals from the brain to body organs stimulate libido and physical growth. All that can’t be expressed in a short paragraph.
Emotional swings, anxiety, rebellious behaviour and rule-breaking reflect some of the challenges parents face as they attempt to provide a home where trust and love support their developing teens.
Parents and society are challenged to pass on values and knowledge to
SaskTel announced that it will waive longdistance and text messaging fees to ensure its customers can connect with family and friends impacted by the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. “Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by the deadly earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey earlier this week,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel, in a release. “In times of crisis, it’s important that we come together as a community to support those who need it and assist where possible.
“To the Turkish and Syrian families who call this province home, please know that Saskatchewan is here for
you.”
Effective Feb. 9 until Feb. 28, SaskTel will automatically waive all:
• Long-distance charges for SaskTel wireless (postpaid and prepaid),
landline, and business calls made from Canada to Syria or Turkey; and
• International text messaging fees for text messages sent from Canada to Syria or Turkey.
enable youth to have the emotional, spiritual and social maturity to transition smoothly into the challenges of life’s continuous phases.
Adults pass through marriage and family, work and retirement phases. The gold watch of retirement, the “empty nest” syndrome or losing a spouse can be challenging stages.
Spiritual sustenance is critical throughout our life’s journey. Prayer and study help prepare us for the next phase. Imagine a final stage where you may be wheelchair bound and unable to read or even listen anymore. How has your life prepared you for this?
Take off the blinders. Do a reality check of the phase you are in at present. Are you in touch with the spiritual support God offers at each stage of development?
The Eucharist is the gift of God’s presence during all of our journey.
Christ has set up the church to support our growth through Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, and for those who are called to it, Matrimony and Holy Orders.
God has given us eternal life, and that life is His Son. “If you love me, and keep my commandments, I will give you [the Holy Spirit] to help you and he will be with you forever,” (John 14:15).
Let me conclude with a challenging message from poet Robert Herrick (1591-1674).
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying.
The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, The higher he’s a-getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he’s to setting.
Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, notice is hereby given that 102156396 Saskatchewan Corp. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Tavern and Retail Store permits to sell alcohol in the premises known as Canora Hotel at 102 Main St., Canora, SK, S0A 0L0.
Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.
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In the days before Feb. 14, the Canora Composite School started getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit by decorating during every lunch period in the two weeks leading up to the big day.
The Student Representative Council members were selling candy crushes in the front foyer. A student who bought a crush got to decorate a paper heart to send to someone special to them in the school, whether it be a student or a teacher. In addition, Crush soda products were for sale. On Valentine’s Day, the drink
was delivered to the special person along with the heart. On Valentines Day, the students were asked to dress up in red, white, and pink.
Canora’s senior girls’ basketball team hosted their home tournament on Feb 11. Team Canora ended up earning second place in the tournament. Sacred Heart of Yorkton were first overall with two wins and no losses. Both Canora and Foam Lake each had one win and one loss. Thank you to Coach Gordon and Coach Potts for hosting the tournament, which was considered an overall success.
On Feb. 6, the world woke up to the news of at least two massive earthquakes that shook the countries of Turkey and Syria. The tremors caused hundreds of buildings to collapse on both sides of the border. As of Feb 11, the death toll stood at 27,510 people, making it the deadliest earthquake in over a decade.
According to CTV News reporter Adrian Ghobrial, at least 45 countries including Canada and war stricken Ukraine offered to send aid and support to the Turkish-Syrian
quake zone. Even five days after the initial quake, rescues were being performed with some success.
According to CTV News Los Angeles Bureau Chief Tom Walters, among the survivors was a newborn baby believed to have been born underneath the rubble of a collapsed condominium. Unfortunately, the newborn’s mother did
not survive the disaster.
Northern Syria has been the epicenter of a serious civil war between militant terrorist groups, which made getting aid to the area very difficult and risky. The World Health Organization fears that due to severe damage, disease may spread in the disaster zone creating a health catastrophe for
the Turkish and Syrian governments. Turkey and Syria lie on the intersection of multiple tectonic plates, which means the earthquakes are common, especially in Turkey. This quake brings reminders of past disasters including the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami and the Haiti earthquake of 2010.
February 18-20 is Free Fishing Weekend in Saskatchewan - the perfect opportunity to give ice fishing a try, without having to purchase a fishing licence.
“We have world class fishing in Saskatchewan, and we don’t let the cold temperatures prevent us from taking full advantage of it,” Environment Minister Dana Skoropad said in a release. “Free fishing weekend is the perfect opportunity to try your hand at one of our province’s favourite pastimes.”
While a fishing licence won’t be required for
residents or visitors angling during the Family Day weekend, all other regulations apply. For example:
• Possession limits remain in effect, including reduced limits on certain waterbodies.
• Free fishing weekend only applies to provincial waterbodies outside of national parks.
• Anyone planning on transporting fish outside of the province will require a valid Saskatchewan angling licence.
Safety is key to an enjoyable ice fishing experience. Tell someone where
you will be and when you can be expected back. Dress for the weather, as frostbite and hypothermia can happen quickly. Be aware of ice thickness, as water does not freeze uniformly and can be unpredictable - you need at least 10 cm of good ice to walk safely and at least 30 cm of good ice to travel in a light vehicle.
For more information on sport fishing regulations and ice fishing safety, download the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide (aussi disponible en francais), or visit saskatchewan.ca/fishing
A 100-year run for a family business is something that’s rare to see.
But the Witwicki name and Canora Auto Electric have become well-known and relied upon in Canora and area for more than a century.
Andrew Witwicki, Al’s grandfather, was born in Poland in 1897. His parents immigrated to Winnipeg and he later moved to Canora in search of a new life. Witwicki came to Canora in 1921 and started a small business repairing
starters and generators. He hired Emil Parsons to help with the work at the beginning.
In order to build the business, Witwicki started with a few parts, loaded them up and headed out on several different routes, including east into Manitoba, selling what he had with him and taking orders as he went. Parts were ordered from Toronto and New York, and came COD (Cash On Delivery) by train. He would get enough money together from his trips to pay for some of the parts at the CN freight office. They let him take what
he could pay for and off he went again, usually driving a 1938 International panel truck on another route to drop off parts and take more orders.
“Andrew was known for smoking a big cigar and having a shot of Scotch or homebrew in the back for customers,” said Al. “He played piano and violin, he was a real musician.”
Andrew Witwicki established the business on Nov. 2. 1925 with his brother-in-law Andrew Rewucki. They acquired a Ford franchise, and sold and repaired all vehicles. The Ford dealership only lasted for six years. Although they were outselling most dealers in Saskatchewan, Ford pulled it.
Rewucki left for Winnipeg to start Eastern Chrysler in 1930. Andrew then acquired an Essex, Hudson , Oliver, and later an International dealership.
In addition to being a leader in the business community, Andrew was community - minded. In 1934, he was elected to town council and served on council for eight years until 1941. During that time, the new Canora Town Hall was built in 1938. The mayor at that time was James Parker. Al Witwicki still lives on Parker Crescent, which was named after that mayor.
An addition was built on to the original Canora Auto Electric building during the ’50s.
“Grandpa had a strong spirit, work ethic, and drive to make his vision for the business into a reality.”
He built a customer base from as far away as Hudson Bay, Yorkton, and even into Manitoba.
Al’s father Michael spent most of his time working for his father at the business while he was growing up, and officially became part owner in 1950.
“I remember going to Invermay on one of those sales trips with Grandpa when I was really young,” said Al.
In 1956, Andrew made the change to a VW van, the first one in Saskatchewan according to Al,,
until
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Dudeck, Wayne - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne John Dudeck, aged 66 on February 5, 2023. Wayne was born on November 14, 1956, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the firstborn son of John and Violet (Boyko) Dudeck. Wayne grew up in Winnipeg. Upon completing school, he worked at Paramount Glass with his uncles. He also worked as a carpenter with Art Martens, who was a custom home builder. Wayne had a great respect for Art who mentored him in the field of carpentry. Wayne moved to Mikado in 1978, built a house, and began a career with CN railroad as a conductor/brakeman retiring in 2011. It was at a Mikado dance that he met Monica. They were married in 1983 at the St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Mikado. The church was eventually closed and purchased by Wayne in 1993. He converted it into a cabinet shop where many fine sets of cabinets have been built. Wayne had many interests. When he took up an activity, he worked on it until he could be the best he could be. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, camping, and riding his motorcycle in his youth, snowmobiling, carpentry, and music. He also enjoyed taking his family on holidays in the camper. They went to The Minot State Fair, across the United States to Spokane, through the Rockies, British Columbia, Alberta, the Calgary Stampede, Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, and up the Hanson Lake Road to Jan Lake in Northern Manitoba. Wayne also enjoyed music and was especially thrilled when Randy asked him to join them, and the Zayshley Band was formed. He played the accordion and guitar providing entertainment at many social events. Wayne is predeceased by his parents, John and Violet Dudeck. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Monica; sons, Colin (fiancé Jacqui) and Trevor (fiancé Suzy); daughter, Kristen (fiancé Cody); brothers, Glen (Karen) and their daughters, Karleen and Kimberly, Brent (Dianne) and their sons Damien and Nicholas, Mark (Rosanne); and Mark’s daughter, Brandy; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. In Wayne’s honour, a Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Canora, SK, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuruvilla as celebrant. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to St. Joseph’s RC Church Building Fund, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Wayne Dudeck. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK.
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Arlene Scherban passed away in Yorkton Hospital on February 2, 2023, at the age of 53 years. Larissa was born on March 13, 1969, to Victor and Irene (nee Kindrachuk) Schigol and lived most of her life in Canora, SK. She was a cute little blond-haired girl and little sister to her three siblings. She had a happy childhood and enjoyed her early life in Canora bike riding with her friends, Ukrainian dancing, skating, traveling, visiting relatives, enjoying time at the family cottage, fishing and catching frogs, and building ice and snow men. From an early age, Larissa loved animals - great and small. She especially loved her dog, Butch, who she rescued as a stray at the school playground. She had several other dogs and cats through her life, most recently her best dog companion, Venus. While Larissa resided in Canora, she attended the Canora schools and later moved with her parents to Pinehouse Lake for a brief time. Upon returning from Pinehouse, Larissa met Glen Papequash and her first daughter Maria was born. Her educational years included completing her care aid certificate, office assistant, and her licensed practical nurse education. Larissa was proud to have achieved her nursing title and was honored to have received perfect attendance in this program at Parkland College. She was employed at the Canora Gateway Lodge as a nursing aid and later as an LPN at the Yorkton Regional Hospital. She was an excellent nurse and patients years later would comment that they remembered her caring ways and sense of humor, which got them through their illness. Larissa was married to Tom Scherban in March 2001. Together they had two daughters, Megan and Hannah, along with Maria. The family enjoyed skidooing, quading, fishing and time at the farm. Larissa was met with many heartaches and hardships in her life which she persevered and was stubbornly independent as her illness progressed. Despite times of stress, she always found the lighter side. She quickly made friends throughout her life and was blessed to have many calls and visits. She was kind and generous in sharing what she had. She was active in co-parenting her three daughters with the help of her parents, and later her sister, Marilyn and brother in-law, Ramey. Larissa enjoyed many activities in life and enjoyed being busy. Each day she had a long to-do list. She was an avid gardener and had inherited her father’s green thumb. Her home and yard had numerous plants, slips from friends, flowers and vegetables growing. She loved garden ponds, which she filled with goldfish as well as tadpoles in the spring taking joy in watching them develop. She loved keeping aquariums and had knowledge about all kinds of tropical fish. Larissa also was a gifted artist. Although she did not take any formal courses, she would spend hours drawing a variety of animals which are lovingly framed by her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Larissa was predeceased by her parents, Victor and Irene Schigol; and her ex-husband, Tom Scherban. She is survived by her daughters: Maria (Jordan Kingdon) Schigol, Hannah Scherban, and Megan Scherban; grandchild, Hazel Kingdon; sister, Marilyn (Ramey Campbell) Schigol; and brothers, David (Louise) Schigol and Peter (Judy) Schigol; as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Prayers were held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023, from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora, SK, both with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the S.P.C.A. or to STARS Air Ambulance, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Larissa Scherban. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.
Arlene Scherban passed away in Yorkton Hospital on February 2, 2023, age 53 years. Larissa born March 13, 1969, to Victor and Irene (nee Kindrachuk) Schigol and lived most of her life in Canora, SK. She was a cute blond-haired girl and little sister to her three siblings. She a happy childhood and enjoyed her early life in Canora bike riding with her friends, Ukrainian dancskating, traveling, visiting relatives, enjoying time at the cottage, fishing and catching frogs, and building ice and snow men. From an early age, Larissa loved animals - great and She she rescued as a stray at the school playground. She had several other dogs and cats through her life, most recently her best dog companion, While Canora, she attended the Canora later moved with her parents to Pinehouse Lake a brief time. Upon returning from Pinehouse, Larissa met Glen Papequash and her first daughter Maria was born. Her educational years included completing her care aid certificate, office assistant, licensed practical nurse education. Larissa was proud to have achieved her nursing title and was honored to have received perfect attendance in this program at Parkland College. She employed at the Canora Gateway a nursing and later at the Regional Hospital. She was an excellent nurse and patients years later would comment that they remembered her caring ways and sense of humor, which got them through their illness. Larissa married to Tom Scherban in March 2001. Together they two daughters, Megan and Hannah, along with Maria. The skidooing, quading, fishing and time the farm. with many hardships life which she persevered and was stubbornly independent as her illness progressed. Despite times of stress, she always found the lighter side. She throughout her life was blessed to have many calls and visits. She was kind and in what she She active in co-parenting her three daughters with the help of her parents, and later sister, Marilyn and brother in-law, Ramey. Larissa enjoyed many activities in life and enjoyed being busy. Each day she had a long to-do list. She was an avid gardener and had inherited her father’s green thumb. Her home and yard had numerous slips from friends, flowers and vegetables growing. She loved garden which she with goldfish well as tadpoles the spring taking joy in watching them develop. She keeping aquariums knowledge about kinds of tropical fish. Larissa also was a gifted artist. Although she did not take any formal courses, she would spend hours drawing a variety which are lovingly family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is predeceased by her parents, Victor and Irene Schigol; and her exhusband, Tom Scherban. Prayers were held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023, from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora, SK, both with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the S.P.C.A. or to STARS Air Ambulance, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Larissa Scherban. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrange-
Swiderski, Verna - Verna passed away at the Hospital, Canora, SK, Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Verna was born November 6, 1946, to Mary (Novakowski) and William Knash on the family farm south of Hazel Dell, SK. Verna attended Lone Spruce country school Grade 6. Then attended Hazel Dell to Grade 8 and completed her educain Sturgis. Verna and her brother, Nester, enjoyed their years on the farm and were always up to something with their uncles, Paul and George, who lived with them with the thrashing crews that worked for their and often stealing moonshine from the woodpile during the many Saturday night barn dances the farm. Following her school years, Verna went to Winnipeg, where many of her friends and were. There, she worked in a clothing factory sewing clothes. In 1965, and Fred moved back to the Swiderski farm 3 ½ miles east of Invermay on October 9, they were married in Rama. Verna was busy on the farm taking care of the house, yard, garden and soon became very busy in 1967, 1968, and 1969, with the birth of her most prized accomplishments, her children, Shelley, Curtis and Kevin. In 1975, Verna and Fred built the house in Invermay and relocated the family. Then to of Verna’s surprise, 1979, along came the baby of the family, TriVerna was a hard worker, devoted wife, and a loving mother. She sure her household ran smooth, and the kids had everything they needed. She always kept an immaculate house and yard. She really enjoyed her garden and flowers. Verna loved to play bingo and kept busy cooking, baking, sewing and crocheting. A highlight for Verna was her casino trips with her brother, Nester, to Skydancer and the trips she took her girls and granddaughter, Kaitlyn, to Vegas. was ala hard worker and while she did books for Fred at Invermay Auto Body, she worked part-time over years for Canada Post, RBC, and babysitting. Once her kids were grown, she decided to work full-time outside the home at Invermay Gas Bar then Invermay Grocery store, later retiring 2011. Verna was predeceased by her parents: William Knash and Mary Chalupiak; stepfather, Mike Chalupiak; sons, Kevin and Curtis Swiderski; brothers, Edward (infancy) and Nester Knash; mother-in-law, Grona; fathers-in-law, Joseph Swiderski and Michael Grona; and brother-in-law, Eugene Swiderski. She is survived by her husband, Fred; daughters, Shelley (Johnnie) Burghardt and Trina (Derek) Helberg; grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Ty and Desirae Burghardt and Kole and Hayden Helberg; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Knash and Lillan (Ken) Faure; her brothers-in-law, Dennis Swiderski, Myles Swiderski, and Dale Grona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family friends. In Verhonour, a private celebration of life service was held from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Shawna Leson as certified celebrant. Committal followed in St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery, north of Rama, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy make donations to Saskatchewan Mental Health Association or to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, as tokens of remembrance, memory of Verna Swiderski. Those wishing to send cards of caring and sympathy may send them to: SWIDERSKI Family, Box 184, Invermay, SK S0A 1A0. Family and friends are also invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.
Swiderski passed away at the Canora Hospital, Canora, SK, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Verna was born November 6, 1946, to Mary (Novakowski) and William Knash on the family farm south of Hazel Dell, SK. Verna attended Lone Spruce country school to Grade 6. Then attended school in Hazel Dell to Grade 8 and completed her education in Sturgis. Verna and her brother, Nester, enjoyed their years on the farm and were always up to something with their uncles, Paul and George, (who lived with them) with the thrashing crews that worked for their dad, and often stealing moonshine from the woodpile during the many Saturday night barn dances on the farm. Following her school years, Verna went to Winnipeg, where many of her friends and Fred were. There, she worked in a clothing factory sewing clothes. In 1965, Verna and Fred moved back to the Swiderski farm 3 1/2 miles east of Invermay and on October 9, they were married in Rama. Verna was busy on the farm taking care of the house, yard, garden and soon became very busy in 1967, 1968, and 1969, with the birth of her most prized accomplishments, her children, Shelley, Curtis and Kevin. In 1975, Verna and Fred built the house in Invermay and relocated the family. Then to much of Verna’s surprise, in 1979, along came the baby of the family, Trina. Verna was a hard worker, devoted wife, and a loving mother. She made sure her household ran smooth, and the kids had everything they needed. She always kept an immaculate house and yard. She really enjoyed her garden and flowers. Verna loved to play bingo and kept busy cooking, baking, sewing and crocheting. A highlight for Verna was her casino trips with her brother, Nester, to Skydancer and the trips she took with her girls and granddaughter, Kaitlyn, to Las Vegas. Verna was always a hard worker and while she did books for Fred at Invermay Auto Body, she worked part-time over the years for Canada Post, RBC, and babysitting. Once her kids were grown, she decided to work full-time outside the home at Invermay Gas Bar then Invermay Grocery store, later retiring in 2011. Verna was predeceased by her parents: William Knash and Mary Chalupiak; stepfather, Mike Chalupiak; sons, Kevin and Curtis Swiderski; brothers, Edward (infancy) and Nester Knash; mother-in-law, Jean Grona; fathers-in-law, Joseph Swiderski and Michael Grona; and her brother-in-law, Eugene Swiderski. She is survived by her husband, Fred; daughters, Shelley (Johnnie) Burghardt and Trina (Derek) Helberg; grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Ty and Desirae Burghardt and Kole and Hayden Helberg; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Knash and Lillan (Ken) Faure; and her brothers-in-law, Dennis Swiderski, Myles Swiderski, and Dale Grona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In Verna’s honour, a private celebration of life service was held from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Shawna Leson as certified celebrant. Committal followed in St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery, north of Rama, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to Saskatchewan Mental Health Association or to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Verna Swiderski. Those wishing to send cards of caring and sympathy may send them to: SWIDERSKI Family, Box 184, Invermay, SK S0A 1A0. Family and friends are also invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.
Yaholnitsky Gerald- Gerald Yaholnitsky of Yorkton entered eternal rest peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Yorkton District Nursing Home. Gerald was born on August 27, 1936 to Augustine and Katherine (Kyba) Yaholnitsky. He was raised on the family farm near the Dnieper District, north of Rhein. One of six children, he attended Cedric Elementary School, and Verigin and Yorkton for secondary school. As a young boy Gerald had a vested interest in farming, as his father and grandfather were both farmers. After completing his schooling, Gerald began farming full time with his father. As he matured, he found a passion for sales and working with people. He entered the workforce with Sears Canada, then became owner/operator of Case Power and Equipment Company, with offices in Canora and Yorkton. In 1974, Gerald became owner of Atlas Building Systems and Sales Ltd. Over the years, Behlen Industries, his primary supplier, recognized him with numerous awards for outstanding sales performance. Outside of his work, Gerald found a great passion for his Ukrainian heritage and Ukrainian Orthodox faith. In his formative years, Gerald was devoted to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Mazeppa, as it was his family’s home church. He immersed himself in the study of liturgical music and lyrics throughout his life; a passion he inherited from his father Augustine, and shared with his twin brother Russell. It was this calling that led him to become a cantor/choir director: a role he served in for many years. Gerald’s wisdom informed, educated, and trained many future cantors. Despite his busy business career, Gerald always found time to fulfill his cantoring duties, at times driving hundreds of miles to faithfully attend choir practice each week. With his loving partner Mary Prokopetz, he drove choirmates throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba, sharing their musical gift at countless services and functions. Gerald and Mary enjoyed many wonderful years together. Their love, along with their faith, was the driving force in each of their lives. When Gerald began to struggle with his own health, Mary devoted herself to caring for him. She visited him daily in the nursing home, bringing his favorite meals for him to enjoy. This continued until her passing in July 2022. Gerald’s faith also called him to serve on various boards, which included: Camp Trident at Crystal Lake, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton, Ukrainian Orthodox Men’s Association (TYC), Director of Central Eparchy Board, delegate of the Sobors of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, and one of the founding members of the Order of St. Andrew - Yorkton Branch. Gerald was predeceased by his partner Mary Prokopetz, parents Katherine and Augustine Yaholnitsky, twin brother Russell, brother Modest, and sister Nadia Sochaski. He leaves to cherish and celebrate his memory: sister Ruth Slegel, sister Vera Webster, four nieces (Karen Wasylenko, Carla Bosma, Donnalee Weinmaster, Tania Whitmore), two nephews (Scott Webster, Mark Sochaski), as well as special friends Scott Rudoski and Bernie Fisher. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. The cantor, Yvonne Panchuk, assisted by Parish Choir Members led in singing the responses. The cross bearer was Donnalee Weinmaster. The interment took place in Sliding Hills Christian Cemetery, Mazeppa, Saskatchewan with Scott Webster, James Weinmaster, Bernie Fisher, Orest Tanchyk, Gerald Shymko and Gerald Hoffman serving as the casket bearers. Reflections of Gerald’s life and acknowledgements were shared by Donnalee Weinmaster and Scott Webster. n remembrance of Gerald’s life, memorial donations may be made to Trident Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp (Crystal Lake), c/o 201 Sunset Dr. South, Yorkton, SK. S3N 3R8 or Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Mazeppa, c/o Box 1524, Yorkton, SK S3N 3K3 as gifts of remembrance.
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In addition to stocking new parts, Canora Auto Electric became well known for having hard-to-find parts available from as far back as the 1940s.
The Canora Auto Electric building is presently at the same location as where it all started in the 1920s.
Al said he never seriously considered any other career, and worked for his father and grandfather through high school, graduating in 1970.
“I grew up in that place.”
The original Canora Auto Electric building went up in flames on Ukrainian Christmas Eve in Jan. 1970, when Al was in Grade 12.
Local firefighters battled the blaze in -30°C cold, but the building had to be torn down.
Al said this could have been the end of Canora Auto Electric, if not for the generosity of a fellow local businessman.
“The business was moved to the old bottling plant owned by Mert Ochitwa,” recalled Al. “He allowed us to use the building until we got a new one built.”
Canora Auto Electric moved into its current building in November 1970.
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The business has had as many as nine employees at a time. In 1998, Mike’s sons Al and Charles assumed ownership of the business.
Over the years, the Witwicki family and their employees developed contacts all over Canada and the United States, making it easier to find parts that their customers were looking for.
“We have always taken pride in finding parts and services that were hard to find,” said Al.
One of the most important reasons behind their success is learning to deal with people.
“It’s give and take, just like being married,” said Al with a smile. “Keep smiling, you have to learn to accept people as they are. You can usually reason with people.”
Over a century of doing business, Al said they learned to evolve according to the changing needs of their customers and diversify their stock. For instance, in the 1970s it was necessary to have a large inventory of parts for those who rebuilt their own engines.
“When the need for engine parts slowed, the demand for things like shocks, water pumps, chassis parts, and filters grew,” recalled Al. “To diversify, snowmobile clothing was added and did well. Grinding flywheels was added to enhance services to customers. Other lines were added to broaden our stock. We liked sourcing parts that customers had not seen before.”
Al said meeting people has probably been his favourite part of the business.
other than, “I’m looking forward to seeing what happens.”
Even so, Al said he is going to miss interacting with customers on a daily basis.
“We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the years including customers, employees past and present, and my wife Deb.”
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“Spending time at Canora Auto Electric was always a great way to catch up on local news.”
Presently, he is going through the process of winding the business down.
He has no definite plans for retirement,
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Andrew Witwicki came to Canora in 1921 and established a small
business repairing starters and generators, which eventually became Canora Auto Electric. This photo was taken in 1927.
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