Canora Courier 2023-05-11

Canora student archers bring home impressive haul of medals from provincials

The Canora National Archery in the Schools Program had 65 archers from Canora Junior Elementary School and Canora Composite School attend Provincials in Moose Jaw on Saturday April 22, according to coaches Jennifer Prychak, Thomas Lowes, Lisa Fast and Rod Steciuk.

“The archers did an excellent job representing their community, schools and themselves.”

All three teams from Canora brought home medals.

The Grade 4 and 5

Elementary Team and the Grade 6, 7 and 8 Middle School Team each won provincial gold medals, and the Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 High School Team won the provincial silver medal.

Six archers won individual medals:

• Natalie Kosar shot a 270 and won a provincial gold medal in the Middle School Girls Division.

• Olivia Tratch shot a 269 and won a provincial silver medal in the Middle School Girls Division. Olivia was also the top Grade 7 Girls shooter at

Provincials.

• Brandyn Woicichowski shot a 267 and won a provincial silver medal in the Middle School Boys Division. Brandyn was also the top Grade 6 Boys shooter at Provincials.

• Abigail Boulanger shot a 194 and won a provincial silver medal in the Elementary Girls Division

• Kenzee Kopelchuk shot a 193 and won a provincial bronze medal in the Elementary Girls Division

• Jacob Lowes shot a 266 and won a

provincial bronze medal in the Middle School Boys Division. A number of other

individual Canora archers produced excellent results and earned top-10 placings in their respective

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• Chance Weinbender shot a 236 and placed CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Canora archers from Grades 4-12 won three team medals and six individual medals at NASP Provincials in Moose Jaw on April 22

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• Kolton Unick shot a 231 and placed sixth in Elementary Boys.

• Logan Menton shot a 226 and placed eighth in the Elementary Boys Division. Logan was also the top Grade 4 Boys shooter at Provincials.

• Seth Propp shot a 193 and placed 10th in Elementary Boys.

• Cora Tomcala shot a 186 and placed fifth in the Elementary Girls Division. Cora was also the top Grade 4 Girls shooter at Provincials.

• Jackson Palagian shot a 260 and placed fifth in Middle School Boys.

• Joshua Prychak shot a 257 and placed sixth in Middle School Boys.

• Mickayla Maygard shot a 253 and placed sixth in Middle School Girls.

• Merrick Derkatch shot a 248 and placed seventh in Middle School Girls.

• Tessa Prychak shot a 239 and placed 10th in the Middle School Girls Division. Tessa was also the top Grade 6 Girls

Archers who represented Canora at Provincials in Moose Jaw in the National Archery in the Schools program, from left, were: (ba ck row) Jackson Palagian, Jennifer Prychak (coach), Josh Prychak, Thomas Lowes (coach), Chase Curtis, Jacob Lowes, Ferlyn Brass, Liam Trask, Jacob Rewakowsky, Sofia Tratch, Sophia Hvidston, Olivia Tratch, Falyn Ostafie, Natalie Kosar, Jessee Kopelchuk, Tessa Prychak, Paisley Wolkowski, Noah Prychak, Chloe Doogan, Maddy Dutchak, Jace Wolos, Cooper Kraynick, Makayla Heshka, Porter Wolkowski, Ashton Strelioff, Kale Strelioff, Brandyn Woicichowski, Gasper Thomas, Hayden Strelioff, Latifah Severight, Meadow Ostafie, Methyl Trask, Zoe Thomas, William Sliva, Landin Ball, Mickayla Maygard, Lisa Fast (coach) and Rod Steciuk (coach); (middle row) Kolton Unick, Chance Weinbender, Ty Korol, Addison Burym, Jayden Burym, Kirsten Snoeij, Rori Love, Mahra Collingridge, Meekah Unick, Merrick Derkatch, Levi Lowes, Seth Propp, Kenzee Kop elchuk, Abigail Boulanger and Gabby Ball; and (front row) Ben Burkatsky, Logan Menton, Roman Zaika, Jayden Dergousoff, Talia Collingridge, Cora Tomcala, Isabelle Kondratoff, Lucas Bushell, Odin Fullawka, Bentley Bodnar, Skyler Brass, Kaiden Brodeur, Echo Stevens, Archer Saunders, Camryn Burym and Declan Unick

shooter at Provincials.

• Jessee Kopelchuk shot a 272 and placed fourth in the High School Girls Division. Jessee was also

the top Gr. 10 Girls shooter at Provincials.

• Methyl Trask shot a 272 and placed fifth in the High School Girls Division.

“The Canora Junior Elementary School and the Canora Composite School would like to thank the Canora Wildife

Federation and the River Ridge Wildlife Federation for the continued support of NASP and for their assistance in promoting

such a great program for kids,” said the coaches. The Nationals this year will be held as a virtual tournament.

Fedorchuk running for provincial NDP nomination

A Norquay man is hoping to get the nod from local New Democrats to run in the next provincial election.

Wynn Fedorchuk, who grew up on a small cattle farm west of Whitebeech, announced May 8 he will run for the NDP

nomination in the CanoraPelly constituency.

“My wife, Anna and I have deep roots in the community,” he said in a release. “We were born and raised here and following our education, made a conscious decision to return home and contribute to our community.”

The NDP have yet to set a date for the nomination

meeting. Fedorchuk will have to have his candidacy approved before he can run for the nomination. The winner of the nomination will then be one of the names on the ballot for the election, scheduled for Oct. 28, 2024

A social worker and artist, Wynn said he is well aware of the many challenges facing rural Saskatchewan today.

“We can see first-hand how cuts to health care, education and general affordability concerns are affecting our community. The Saskatchewan Party is sitting on a resource windfall and instead of responding with tangible measures to help Saskatchewan people, chooses to ignore the issues each family is facing daily.”

Bicycle Safety Week, May 14-20

Bicycle-related injuries can have devastating impacts for children, families, and communities. Each year in Saskatchewan, children are hospitalized for bicycle-related injuries,

including traumatic brain injuries.(1) Scrapes and bruises are an expected part of learning to ride a bike. It is important to focus on preventing serious injuries with life-long impacts.

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Robyn Stewart, the Prevention Institute’s Child Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, reminds communities that “bicycle-related injuries are preventable,” in a release. “Provide safety education and equipment, like helmets, to children before they get on their bikes this spring.” Using a properly fitted bicycle helmet has been shown to reduce

the risk of serious head injuries by 60 per cent (2).

Across Saskatchewan, over 100 organizations host events for Bicycle Safety Week focused on educating children on bicycle safety each year.

The Prevention Institute provides bicycle safety resources, educational packages for children, and support in planning events. For the first time

Wynn Fedorchuk of Norquay announced he is running for the NDP nomination for the CanoraPelly constituency. The winner of that contest will then represent the NDP in the next provincial election.

this year, the Prevention Institute is teaming up with the Acquired Brain Injury Health Educators at the Saskatchewan Health Authority to offer free, virtual, bicycle safety presentations to schools across Saskatchewan.

While bicycle-related injuries can have devastating impacts, each child who participates in bicycle safety education can improve their own safety skills and encourage those around them to do the same.

For more information on bicycle safety, visit www.saskbikesafety.ca.

(1) For more information, visit https:// skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/safety/ cycling-related-hospitalizations-summary/.

(2) For more information, visit: https://www. parachutecanada.org/ en/injury-topic/helmets/ helmets-for-bicycles-inline-skating-scooter-riding-and-skateboarding/.

High-speed chase ends in foot race to a residence

BY SGT. DEREK FRIESEN

Canora RCMP

Detachment

The Canora/Sturgis

RCMP responded to 40 calls from April 27 to May 4, including: two 911 Act calls, four assaults, two break-and-enters, one dangerous driving, one flight from police, one mischief, one harassing communications, one impaired operation, two Mental Health Act calls, one mischief, two other provincial calls, one theft, 11 traffic offenses, three traffic collisions, one resisting arrest, three suspicious persons, one Trespassing Act call, two wellbeing checks, and four prisoners.

High-speed chase

On April 27, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were investigating a 911 hang-up call when a vehicle was observed travelling down Main Street in Canora at a high rate of speed. Police attempted to stop the vehicle by activating the police vehicle emergency lights and siren, however the driver refused to stop and sped up. The driver accelerated away and hit a dip in the road, causing sparks to fly from under the vehicle. Police located a female exiting the driver’s seat of the vehicle a short distance away. The driver attempted to elude police by entering

a residence and trying to shut the door. The female was arrested and charged with flight from police, impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest.

Helping after fall

The Canora/Sturgis

RCMP assisted EMS on April 28 with a female whom had fallen and needed assistance getting back up outside a residence in Canora.

Who’s at fault?

The Canora/Sturgis

RCMP received a phone call from a male who reported being assaulted in Preeceville on April 29. Police received a

second phone call a short time later from the suspect who now wanted to report the original complainant for assault. Police determined alcohol was a factor in both complaints.

Farm thefts

On April 30, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP investigated a report of a break-and-enter at a rural property in the RM of Good Lake. Police learned a catallactic converter was stolen along with fuel and parts from vehicles and a shed.

Residential disturbance

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RCMP were dispatched on May 1 to a disturbance at a residence in Canora.

Council hires staff for upcoming summer season

Hiring seasonal staff and discussing funding opportunities for rural

health services were among the items of concern to town council at

FCC AgriSpirit Fund now open for applications

Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities, non-profit organizations and First Nations, Métis or Inuit governments/communities in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund. The fund will award $1.5 million in funding this year.

The application deadline is May 15, 2023 and FCC will announce the selected projects in September, according to a release.

Applicants can view the eligibility requirements, past projects and apply online by visiting www.fccagrispiritfund.

ca. For the past 19 years, FCC has awarded rural community groups between $5,000 and $25,000 in FCC AgriSpirit funding for various community improvement initiatives. This year, the fund will once again support capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in cities, towns or Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people.

Examples include refrigeration and equipment to support food waste reduction and recovery, construction of community buildings or improvements/upgrades that reduce a building’s energy footprint, greenhouses and community gardens and various other agriculture and food-related initiatives in rural communities.

Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported 1,529 capital projects in rural Canada totaling $19.5 million in donations.

its regular meeting on May 2.

Council hired Bronson Heshka as leisure services 2023 summer student effective May 1.

Council hired Caitlyn Sidoryk, Ben Michalchuk and Deacon Kriger as casual lifeguards for the 2023 season.

Council hired Dawson Zuravloff and Josh Bielecki as seasonal labourers, effective April 20.

Ross Fisher of the Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan met with council to discuss upcoming funding opportunities for rural health services.

Council approved a municipal tax concession to Paige deMoissac for the property located at 112 Main Street (Lot 6, Block 1, Plan G2107): Purchase a commercial or industrial building or structure, vacant for more than one year, and operate a business

Police were told a male had assaulted another occupant in the home. The male was located the following day and charged with assault.

Stove fire

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RCMP were dispatched on May 1 to a stove fire in Canora, however by the time police arrived, the fire had already been extinguished by the home owner.

Fighters arrested

On May 2, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of a fight between two males outside a residence in Sturgis. Police attended and arrested both males. Police continue to

investigate.

Report tips and information

If you have any information about these or any other crimes, or any substances involved in these incidents, please contact the Canora RCMP at 306563-4700, or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Call the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Turn In Poachers & Polluters (TIPP) Line, tollfree, at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from a SaskTel cellphone (phone calls only, no text messages).

from there provided it is an arms-length transaction: 2023 50 per cent

2024 50 per cent

2025 25 per cent

Council purchased the Town of Canora’s 2023-2024 general and liability insurance policy at the quoted rate of $67,900 plus PST, with SGI – Community Insurance named as agent of record.

Council table the offer of Rick and Barb Heard of Tarrickfic Aerial to purchase the former airstrip in Canora.

A bylaw to enter into an agreement regarding a farm land lease was introduced, read three times and adopted.

A bylaw to provide for the closing and selling of municipal streets was introduced, read three times and adopted.

A bylaw to enter into an agreement regarding a land lease was introduced, read three times and adopted.

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Tarrington Wyonzek, seen here with his father Pat when he was a linesman at the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship, will be working as an on-ice official in the World Menʼs Hockey Championship in Latvia and Finland from May 12 - 28. Tarrington is the grandson of Henry and Anne Wyonzek of Canora.

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LOOKING BACK A decade ago

John Teslia , a Grade 12 student at Canora Composite School, earned the silver medal for outdoor power and recreation equipment (small engines) at the Skills Canada Competition in Saskatoon. Cody Minhinnick, an Invermay Grade 11 student, placed fourth in the province.

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Canora Mayor Terry Dennis said it took a combination of reducing the mill rat e and introducing a small mill rate factor to come up with a budget that was close to revenue neutral, after the town’s budget was passed.

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There had been an increase in respiratory illness in Canora in recent weeks and many cases had been attributed to influenza B, according to Kelly Strelioff , Canora public health nurse, who added that community-wide efforts were needed to curb the spread of influenza.

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Matt Nehaj of the Canora Fire Department joined members of the Preeceville Volunteer Fire Department for a two-day training course on ice rescue, which was instructed by J.T. Nicholas of Trans Care Rescue.

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Many visitors were already stopping in at Rama to see the newly-completed sign which encourages visitors to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes and the statue of Statue of St. Gianna Beretta Molina. Among those who worked on the sign were: Casimir Broda, Dwight Borth, Rodney Sidloski and John Sidloski. *****

The 39th annual concert of the Veselka Ukrainian Dance School was dedicated to the memory of Irene Schigol , who died a week earlier, and “was an ardent supporter of Ukrainian Dance and Ukrainian Culture,” said Taras Korol , school president.

Future looks bright for canola in Parkland region, amid global uncertainty The Ag Scene

Anyone doubting there is confidence in the future of the canola industry need look no farther than announcements made in Yorkton over the last few years.

Richardson International Limited announced a significant investment in their canola crush plant in Yorkton in 2021 to double its processing capacity to 2.2 million metric tonnes annually.

And now Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), has announced it will expand its canola crushing facility here.

The facility’s new capacity will be over two m illion metric tons, which is more than double its current capacity.

Simply put, that means a massive amount of canola will need to be consistently grown in the years ahead within hauling distance of the two Yorkton-based facilities.

Now that doesn’t ensure a reasonable return

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on the cost-of-production for farmers moving forward, but it does at least mean competition for canola with the plants situated roughly within a long stone’s throw of each other.

When it comes to the future of canola, like many things, the crystal ball is rather cloudy.

For example a couple of weeks back I wrote about plans stateside by Corteva Agriscience, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. announcing a collaboration to produce winter canola in the southern United States. There is a belief there is potential to grow up to 10 million acres in that region within seven to

nine years. Those new acres could be a game-changer in terms of canola supplies. There is the bio-fuels sector, which could absorb added production, but governments are rattling sabres in ways that could thwart growth in that area. German environment minister Steffi Lemke says she will soon send proposals to cabinet for the country to withdraw from the use of crop-based bio-fuel to achieve reductions in greenhouse gases.

And in the U.S. a recent government announcement indicated that country will subsidize its biofuel producers with a blenders’ credit,

but only for bio-fuels crushed or distilled in the United States. That is certainly a door closing for bio-fuel production in Canada with an export target of the U.S.A.

As usual, government protectionism can quickly muddy production markets.

And let’s not forget the Canadian government looking at whether fertilizer use mandates are needed.

While policy geared toward greenhouse gas emission reduction should generally be seen as positive, reducing fertilizer usage that would impact human food production and bio-fuel sources as well, should be far down any list in terms of new policy initiatives.

Ultimately, Yorkton is a beacon in terms of future canola interest, but it will not necessarily be a smooth road on the way to the commodity’s future.

The unique challenges of creating a thriving shade garden

“I can’t grow anything – my garden is too shady.”

Sound familiar? While a shady garden might mean that you can’t grow sun-loving tomatoes or peppers, it certainly doesn’t mean that it is beyond hope for anything else.

What plants are suitable for a shade garden? Certain perennials are a good start. My all-time favourite has to be the beautiful, elegant hosta. Hostas come in a wide variety – from demure, low growing hostas to the giant, crinklyleaved hostas. They range in colour from the new almostwhite varieties to chartreuse to variegated to blue-green. They are relatively slow growing but will provide years and years of beauty to your garden.

Ostrich ferns are always a favourite for shade gardens, providing good height and interesting foliage. They spread readily, so you can easily expand your plant inventory. And they are a very dramatic “statement” plant in a perennial bed. They are not prone to very many pests or diseases, but because of their long, delicate fronds, they can break easily in the wind, so you might have to do some housekeeping once in a while to remove broken stems.

Lily of the valley is a fragrant addition – it is beautiful right from the time it begins to come up in the spring. The leaves are swirled cones of delicate green, and the fragrance of the flowers is almost breathtaking. The flowers are dainty

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other hand, if you have a corner to fill, goutweed is up to the task!

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white bells on long stalks, and you should have just a few of these for the ethereal beauty and fragrance in your garden. They spread but are easily kept under control. Even once they are finished blooming, the sword-shaped leaves are a nice ground cover.

Variegated goutweed brings a splash of light to your shade garden; goutweed has green leaves with creamy accents and is a beautiful perennial. But goutweed spreads with wild, reckless abandon. One year, conditions were just right in our garden and the goutweed became a great, waving sea of leaves that threatened to engulf anything in its path. It completely drowned our hostas, and finally the only solution was ruthless digging with a spade. We dug half of it out and you could barely see the difference. So be warned! But on the

Bergenia is an elegant looking plant, almost like a miniature rhubarb. It has thick, fleshy leaves about eight to 12 inches high, and blooms very early in the spring with dark rosecoloured flowers. There are no blooms later, but the plant is a valued addition because it adds interesting texture to your garden. Texture is always important to consider, because you can make a beautiful border totally out of foliage, and it’s every bit as interesting as one that is full of blooms. Look for different shapes and colours of leaves, and varying heights. This weekend is Mother’s Day weekend. For those of us who have lost our mothers, it is a time of remembering. My dear Mom was a true gardener; I learned at her elbow as soon as I was able to walk, and I’m so grateful for those wonderful gardening times we always had together. It wasn’t even all about the gardening, it was about being together, working and talking and laughing. Gardening does that. I have to work at all the knowledge that came so naturally to Mom, but I was blessed to have such a terrific teacher. I will savor every memory like the scent of an exotic rose. Thank you for everything, Mom. Words can never say how much I love you!

Have a special weekend and have a happy week in the garden.

Our Galilee of the Nations

The greatest story ever told is in our DNA. We all know secretly that we were meant for greater things. We are on a quest that will lead to the castle and love and fulfillment. That is what we long for in the deepest sense.

Along the way there are dragons to slay and feats that will test our mettle.

Easter is the key to the unravelling of our story. The Prince, who loves us, sacrifices everything to win our hearts. At the Easter services we get a taste of joy and a happiness so deep it makes us choke on the alleluias we sing.

We have to go back to the beginning of our story to understand our destiny. Once upon a time,

we enjoyed Christmas with our parents and our grandparents. We went to church to see the pageant of Bethlehem and loved the joy of joining the angels singing “Glory to God in the Highest.”

Then reality happened. Life took over with “unpaid bills, our grim medical diagnosis, our troubled marriage, our stretch marks, or our secret little addictions.”

(from The Greatest Story Ever Told, Lori Penner).

In our Great Story we remember our ancestral roots and our Faith Roots. We can go back to the Galilee of our parents and that first church we attended. Galilee is the place of beginning. And Jesus wants to bring

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that new beginning to our homes and our places of work. Our grandparents’ homes may have returned to the dust. My parents’ home is gone. But we can go back to our spiritual beginnings, to the Galilee of our first church and community, to the escapes of time and memory. The geography has changed, but the spiritual reality remains.

We can view the picture of our grandparents’ house, our parents’ house, in the changing physical realm, but the Galilee of new hope, of Resurrection, and of mission is constant. Eternal.

Before Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover and his crucifixion, He raised Lazarus from the dead. He waited purposely until Lazarus had been

dead for days, and then He restored him to life. This was the absolute proof of his power over death.

On the Cross Christ told Dismas, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Again, this is the absolute proof that Jesus is the master over death and the reality of eternal life. The Resurrection proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Christ’s power over sin and the fear of death can be ours.

In our Greatest Story the Prince waits patiently over the next hill for a signal from us. He will take us from the ashes of our afflicted lives and restore us to our baptismal gown of splendour.

Like Christ, we are born

CCS students learn about fraud prevention from local experts

On May 3, two representatives from Crossroads Credit Union came to the Canora Composite School to give a presentation on fraud prevention. Leanne Woloshyn and Kristin Olson talked to senior students about the different types of scams that people may fall for in order for a perpetrator to get money. They gave details about how to recognize a scam or fraudulent message whether it be a grammar error or a faulty website. Details were also given about how to make the perfect password for personal accounts. The presentation was given after a number of people in the Canora area received scam texts. At the end of the presentation, each student who attended was given a donut to snack on.

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Canora Composite alumni Clay Sleeva has beens named RBC Community Ambassador of the year. Sleeva has played for the Yorkton Terriers SJHL hockey team for two years. He was nominated along with several other SJHL players from across Saskatchewan. Fans were able to vote once a day per-device. After over 17 days of voting, 19 year old Clay Sleeva was named the winner during a SJHL game between Flin Flon and North Battleford on April 15. According to an interview with Sleeva on MaxTV, the award comes with a $3,500 cash prize, which he intends to donate to the Canora Composite School to help with funding for gym, playground, and weight room equipment for Grades 5 to 7

students. According to Clay, “The money is for the sports programs. Anything needed to help improve the programs. Things that I never had growing up there that can help grow and achieve what they want!”

In the same interview, Clay stated it was an honour to have so many kids around the Canora area look up to him as inspiration. Clay is expected to play in the 20232024 SJHL season with the Terriers for his third and final year of eligibility.

GLOBAL STORIES OF THE WEEK

Two mass murders in Serbia

The Eastern European country of Serbia is in mourning after two mass shootings within the span of 48 hours. The first shooting occurred at a Belgrade school on May 3, where a 13-year-old-boy opened fire

Call for applications for provincial youth co-design team

Saskatchewan young people are being asked to help make a difference in the way supports and services are delivered to youth as part of a provincial team to co-design Integrated Youth Services (IYS).

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS), in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan, is seeking youth and young people between the ages of 12 and 25 to share their lived knowledge and perspective in shaping services and supports for youth.

“The perspective of young people is vital as we create locations across the province to make it easier and faster for them to find the services they’re looking for all in one spot,” Everett Hindley, Mental Health and

Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister, said in a release. “Working across government and with community partners to coordinate these services helps ensure supports are accessible to our young people and their families.”

Integrated Youth Services is a national and international movement, aimed at reimagining how youth and their families find and access the resources, services and supports they need.

Under contract since November, the JHSS is implementing a provincial model for Integrated Youth Services, providing rapid access to youth-targeted supports, with a focus on prevention and early intervention. Services offered are

on students and staff. The shooting left eight children and a security guard dead and injured at least seven others, including a History teacher. According to ABC News, a police report suggested the suspect made a list; targeting the people he shot before calling the cops on himself. Since the suspect is under 14 years of age, he cannot be legally charged or convicted of the crime, instead, according to Ian Pannell from ABC News, “the parents were detained.” The shooting marked the first ever school shooting in Serbia’s history. Serbia’s president declared three days of nationwide mourning.

Just 36 hours after the Belgrade school massacre, the country was hit again by another mass shooting on the evening of May 4. According to the Serbian state media, a 21-year-old male opened fire on civilians

to be Kings, but as nature runs its course, we are reduced to nothingness as we die. That is the paradox of suffering – it is debilitating as it limits and defines us physically. But united with Christ it expands to eternal and grand dimensions as we join the Saints in heaven.

“The lonely wait makes the Prince’s return all the more sweet. Just like any good story, the ending is a happy one: He brings her home to be His bride. And the honeymoon lasts forever.” (Lori Penner).

“The past is the present, isn’t it? It’s the future, too. We all try to lie out of that, but life won’t let us.” Eugene O’Neill, Long Day’s Journey into Night.

typically for mental health and substance misuse, peer supports, primary care, education, employment and training, and social and community services.

“We want young people to lead the way for IYS,” said Pamela Reimer, John Howard Society of Saskatchewan Integrated Youth Services Director.

“We want IYS to be made for youth, by youth and the Youth Co-design Team will play an important role in guiding the creation of an IYS model for Saskatchewan.”

Services will be offered in at least three physical locations across the province. Locations will be determined in the months ahead. Virtual programming will begin while physical locations are being established.

from a moving vehicle in Dubona and Sepsin, both villages in the municipality of Mladenovac, Serbia about 50 kilometres south of Belgrade. According to ABC News, at least eight people were killed and 13 wounded. A major manhunt ensued for the alleged assailant, hunted by hundreds of Serbia’s Special Forces. According to CTV News, “After the shootings, the suspect hijacked a taxi and forced the driver to take him more than 100 kilometres south to Vinjiste, the village where he was eventually arrested. Officers found a large stash of ammunition and illegal weapons, including hand grenades, an automatic rifle and handguns while searching a relative’s home and a cottage in yet another village.”

Local media suggests the president was calling for a domestic terrorism investigation into the second killing spree. Serbian President

Aleksandar Vucic called the shootings late Thursday an attack on the whole nation and later stated that the 21-year-old-male in the second shooting will never see the light of day ever again. Following the Belgrade attack in a country that isn’t well known for gun violence, the Serbian President already called for action on guns.

COVID-19 is over?

On Friday, May 5, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 virus no longer a global health emergency. According to CTV News, the WHO announced that the virus is no longer a threat to most nations. This declaration doesn’t mean the pandemic is over, but it is definitely a sense of relief after three odd years where the virus destroyed supply markets and severely affected world economies and the way people live their lives.

Cinco de Mayo ‘an absolute outstanding success’ for Canora

If the streets and sidewalks of Canora seemed unusually bare from about 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 5, it’s probably because almost everyone went to Cinco de Mayo at the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for beer gardens, Mexican food and drinks, and the market.

Organizers estimate that a minimum of 1,500 people from Canora and many surrounding communities were in attendance at some point,

and according to Brandi Zavislak, community development officer and member of the Canora Tourism Fundraising Committee that organized the event, “I’ve never seen that many people in the curling rink.”

Zavislak said the idea for the event came from the committee’s ongoing goal to host a variety of events for Canora and area residents to enjoy.

“It was an absolute outstanding success. We

have thought about it for a while, we want to do different exciting things in our market,” she said.

“We have discovered that Fridays are very good for fundraising. The work week is over and everyone appreciates the chance to go out and enjoy themselves. We believe that the recipe for a successful event is to ‘think outside the box,’ make it a unique experience and create a fun atmosphere. We came up with our own

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unique way of lighting, which added to the fun atmosphere.”

The event had over 50 vendors, and didn’t have room for any more.

“We had four food vendors and they all ran out of food,” reported Zavislak.

She said her past experience as owner of the Canora Flower Shop helped with creating the colourful and eye-catching decorations for Cinco de Mayo.

Zavislak said this type of an event was a first for many visitors and they all seemed to enjoy themselves.

“People were amazed

at how well organized it was.”

In addition to the Canora Tourism

Fundraising Committee, Megan Scherban and members of Town Public

An estimated 1,500-plus visitors packed into the Canora Civic Centre for the fun and good food of Cinco de Mayo on May 5.

Kerry Trask of Canora builds a variety of makes custom buildings including the dog house behind him as well as metal fences.

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Works were also involved in organizing and getting set up for the event.

During the seven-hour event, over $8,100 was raised, which will go to making more local improvements in Canora.

“We are always looking for ways to promote

local businesses and community groups,” said Zavislak. “We work hard to promote and make the events unique, and we’ve been getting huge turnouts from not only Canora but also many surrounding communities.”

The lineup of Canora events will continue for the next several months,

starting with Full Moon Friday coming up on June 2. It is being promoted as a family-friendly event, featuring magician Magic Ben and hypnotist Corrie J. Tickets are available and for more information, contact Brandi Zavislak.

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Dandee Care Natural Products of Buchanan, owned by Jocelyne StJacques was a popular stop for salve, toner, lip balm, bug spray, deodorant, body butter and more, with all skin-care products made of parts of the dandelion plant.

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Crossroads annual meeting reports on ‘Year of Change’ in 2022

The Crossroads Credit Union reported on its year of change in the 2022 season at its annual general meeting and supper held at the Sturgis Community Hall on May 3. The meeting was originally schedule to be held April 19 but was rescheduled due to inclement weather.

There were approximately 50 members at the supper meeting that was catered by Charlotte Chernyk.

During the meeting portion, board member Chris Balyski of Preeceville was appointed as monitor of the meeting.

Walter Ostoforoff,

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“The year 2022 can be summed up as a year of change and staff resilience,” stated Ostoforoff.

“Financially, Crossroads had a positive success year with dividends being allotted back to its members. We continued to invest in additional service delivery platforms in 2022. Our new online and mobile banking platforms along with a new user-friendly website were key in 2022. Our members have shown a growing preference for these options with 71 per cent of

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The war in Ukraine has had some affect on Crossroads with uncertain financial times but we are looking forward to more stability in 2023,” concluded Ostoforoff.

Jeff Bisschop gave a brief Chief Executive Officer message.

“We saw that 2022 was a year of changes,” he said.

“Significant work was done ensuring we were executing our Key Strategic initiatives. The most noticeable was ensuring our branches create an environment that supports advice-based service and member experiences. Crossroads believes in putting its members first and is dedicated to tailoring its members at the confidence of its members. Crossroads believes

in investing in its members and are making strides in the Saskatchewan agriculture field.

“In 2022, we saw a new mobile and online banking platform and a new virtual advice branch, a first for Crossroads which will be in operation by 2024. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates numerous times to combat inflation with the highest interest rates that we have seen since 2008. This last year has shown that Crossroads is extremely adaptable and continues to embrace change, looking forward to meeting members’ ever-changing needs,” he concluded.

Ivan Peterson, board member for six years, officially retired and did not seek re-election. Shannon Leson was elected by

acclamation in the Central District, Veronica Wilgosh was elected in the Northern district as she replaced Ivan Peterson. Jim Vewchar did not seek re-election.

Rhonda Fullawka gave the financial report for the 2022 year. She reported an increase from 2021 in members’ equity of $338,796,646 and an increase in profit that saw a profit of $5.7 million that will see $376,346 going back to its members in patronage allocation.

Jeff Bisschop then answered questions from concerned Sturgis branch members, as the branch is turning into an advice centre and no longer offering across the counter services. After a heated discussion, many members appeared to leave the meeting feeling frustrated.

Board members in the three districts are, Central district, Arlette Bogucky, Calvin Homeniuk (reelected for 2023), Shannon Leson, Marcel Michaud (elected by acclamation in 2023) and Betty Tomilin; Northern district, Chris Balyski, Veronica Wilgosh and Duane Karcha (elected in 2023) and in the Western district, Duane Sweatman and Murray Bottcher.

Dale Zubko, who served eight years on the Northern board and Walter Ostoforoff, who served the Central district board for 12 years, were presented with retired appreciation gifts.

Leanne Woloshyn, Risk and Compliance Officer, gave a presentation on fraud that concluded the meeting portion prior to the draw for door prizes.

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Crossroads Credit Union board and executive members at the annual general meeting held in Sturgis on May 3, from left, were: Jeff Bisschop, Chief Executive Officer; Walter Ostoforoff, Board President; Rhonda Fullawka, Financial, and Chris Balyski, Northern District board member.

Walter Ostoforoff of Canora, board president, was presented with a retirement gift from Crossroads Credit Union. Veronica Wilgosh, board member from the Northern district, made the presentation.

Leanne Woloshyn, Risk and Compliance Officer, gave a fraud presentation at the Crossroads AGM.

Crossroads Credit Union board members from the Central district who were in attendance at the Crossroads Credit Union AGM, from left, were: Marcel Michaud, Arlette Bogucky, Shannon Leson and Betty Tomilin.

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MAXWELL, David - David

James Maxwell passed into the arms of his Lord on April 29, 2023, just 5 days after 70th birthday, at Canora Gateway Lodge. David James Maxwell was born on April 24, 1953, to Kathleen Mary Maxwell (nee Hyndman) and Rev. James Maxwell in Hamiota, MB. When David was five weeks old, he was found to have a pyloric stenosis, for which he had surgery at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital. He and his mother moved into Winnipeg and stayed with his great-grandparents while he received treatment. Shortly after, his mother was diagnosed with polio, and David was cared for by an aunt and his grandmother. His mother recovered but suffered with a limp for the rest of her life. David’s father was the minister at the United Church in McConnell, MB before moving to Glenboro, where David’s younger brother, Ian, was born in 1956. They adopted a little girl, Shelagh, in 1959. The young family also lived in Boissevain, Birtle, Watrous, and Eston. By the time David was in high school, they were living in St. Charles, just outside Winnipeg. Both David and Ian took music lessons, David in voice and Ian in piano. David was chosen to tour Europe with a Peace Garden Choir when in high school, one of the few Canadians in the combined choir and orchestra. Having a classically trained voice, David later sang with Winnipeg Opera Chorus as an adult. David graduated from high school in 1972 and worked for several years before delving into more education. Over the years, David completed: a Diploma of Bible Studies from the Swift Current Bible Institute, a Bachelor of Divinity at the Canadian Mennonite College, and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in history and minor in literature at The University of Manitoba. After working various jobs, including many years as a professional tarot reader, he completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at University of Manitoba, and a Master of Divinity at St. Andrew’s College, University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. He was ordained in June 2001 and went on to serve in several pastoral charges including the Alameda-Frobisher pastoral charge, the Roblin Knox United Church in Roblin, MB and the Grenfell United Church in SK until he retired in 2018. He also served as chaplain for the Royal Canadian Legion branches in Roblin, Grenfell, and Canora. David met Debra Pinkerton in 2007, and they married July 9, 2011, at Calling Lake Centre in Fort Qu’Appelle. They spent the first six months of married life apart, while Debra lived in Canora and David in Roblin, before he first moved to Canora then accepted the church in Grenfell. After his retirement, they returned to Canora, where they spent several lovely years before David suffered his first stroke in December 2021. A second stroke in June 2022 forced him to move first to the Kamsack Nursing Home and then Gateway Lodge in January 2023. David was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Kaye; and his sister, Shelagh Caulder. He is survived by his wife, Debra Pinkerton of Canora, SK; and his brother, Ian (Margaret) of Norway House, M.B.; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends. In David’s honour, a Memorial Service was celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, with Rev. Marg Janick-Grayston officiating. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch #52, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of David Maxwell. 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.

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Supers on the hunt for fourth straight league championship

The Canora Supers are the three time defending Southeast Senior Baseball League (SESBL) champions, and look to make it four in a row in the 2023 season according to Greg Andreychuk, player/coach.

“The roster will look much the same as previous seasons, so another competitive campaign is expected.”

Gone from the previous seasons will be Phil Sobkow and Jayden Heskin. Sobkow has decided to hang up the cleats due to chronic shoulder pain and family commitments. Heskin will be away for the summer working. It will be sad to see them go, “but the train keeps moving on.”

For the most part, the rest of the 2022 roster will

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Strong lineup once again

And without further adieu, the 2023 Canora

Supers:

Kody Rock of Canora, pitcher/infield: “He is the ace of the pitching staff, bats at the top of the order, and plays tremendous defense at shortstop. He is the undisputed top player in the SESBL, and the fans come out to see him play.”

Zach Rakochy, catcher/ utility: “He is gone most of May for seeding every year, but once June comes around he is ready to set the table at the top of the order as one of the top bats in the league. He also plays infield or outfield, and brings a tremendous attitude to the field.”

Kholton Shewchuk of Rama, infield/pitcher: “A solid starting pitcher, a big bat in the middle of the order, and a steady presence at third base. He is Mr. Reliable, and does whatever is needed for the team.”

Travis Mentanko of Canora, infield: “He is the man known as Tank, but also the most feared bat in the league. He will once again be counted on for power hitting, and veteran leadership while playing first base.”

Ian Quewezance of Kamsack, shortstop: “The man known as “Q,” he brings a high batting average to the lineup and exceptional infield defense. This will be his fifth full season as a Super.”

Evan Rostotski of Norquay, outfield: “Death, taxes, and ‘Rook’ playing right field! All while drawing plenty of walks and hitting lots of singles. Book it!”

Clay Sleeva of Canora, pitcher/utility: “Clay will be back for his second full season with the squad. He swung an excellent bat and played awesome defense in center field last season. The southpaw should also see some time on the hill.”

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Brendon Landstad of Canora, pitcher/utility: “Another hometown youngster entering his second full season. He played everywhere in the outfield and infield last season. His bat progressed nicely in 2022, and he looks to take the next step this year. He also has big potential as a pitcher with a strong arm.”

Grady Wolkowski of Canora, catcher/utility: “Also back for his second full season. Wolkowski will catch and play anywhere else in the field. Work commitments will limit his availability, but he will be ready to go.”

Sean Kolodziejski of Hyas, catcher/infield: “He has been the Supers leadoff hitter and catcher for the past five years. An injury will keep him out for at least the first half of the season, but could possibly heal in time to suit up for playoffs in July. His intensity and spirit is unmatched.”

Tanner Denesowych of Canora, pitcher/infield: “This versatile hometown product provides dependable pitching depth and also plays the infield.”

Derek Palagian of Hudson Bay, outfield/ pitcher: “He provides good defense in left field while battling the sun, and has a consistent bat. He will still be counted on to pitch as well, but mostly in relief.”

Darcy Blommaert of Yorkton, outfield/pitcher: “A Super since 1999, the ageless one will be back once again to throw the occasional inning out of the pen or play some outfield.”

Shea Peterson of Sturgis, pitcher/infield: “He will be back for his second season. The Sturgis native impressed on the hill with his ability to throw strikes. He will get even more opportunities this year on the mound,

Canora Supers pitcher Kody Rock tagged out an opposing base runner during the 2022 SESBL championship season. The Supers are looking to continue their domination this season, but indications are that the other teams in the league have reason to believe they can challenge the defending champions.

and play as a corner infielder on occasion.”

Dylan Toffan of Canora, infield/pitcher: “Work commitments always limit his availability. But he is always eager to get in the lineup at third, short, or pitcher. His bat is always explosive, and it is always a bonus when Dyl-Toff is around.”

Chet Bornhorst of St. Gregor, outfield/catcher: “A member of the previous two championship teams, Chet plays great defense in the outfield, and is also a heck of a catcher. Work and school commitments will reduce his availability, but he always seems to be able to make enough games to be eligible for playoffs.”

18U Canora callupsLogan Wolkowski, Porter Wolkowski, Nate Wolos and Hunter Lamb each suited up a few times for the Supers last season. They will each play with the Canora Reds, but may see more time with the big club. Jeff Stewart played plenty last year as a call up from the Parkland AA Expos, and should see some more action. Other youngsters will be in the mix as well, as recruiting the next generation of players is of utmost

importance in senior baseball.

Greg Andreychuk, utility: Also a member of the Supers since 1999, Andreychuk will mostly manage/coach, but will be the ninth player if necessary. 2022 was his first season without recording an at bat, and it will continue as long as enough players show up each game.

Supers expect to be challenged

With the majority of the roster returning, the possibility of a fourth straight league title is a very good.

“The rest of the league has added some quality younger players, so it will get a tad more difficult each passing year to win,” said Andreychuk. “But as long as the Supers keep adding quality young players of their own, they’ll always be right in the mix.”

The SESBL is unfortunately down to four teams as the Roblin Stars have taken a one-year leave of absence. The Supers, Langenburg Legends, Yorkton Marlins and Parkland Pirates (Yorkton/ Melville) will battle it out in a 12-game regular season. Playoffs will start on July 10 with two

best-of-three series. The winners of those matchups will play for the league title starting July 19 in a best of five.

In addition to his duties with the Supers, Andreychuk will also serve as SESBL president.

“The main objective is to build the league back up as there needs to be teams re-emerge in communities throughout the area,” he said. “The league meeting was held on April 17, with several topics being discussed. Mostly it was adding rules to the league constitution which were either missing, or improved upon.”

The 2023 season begins on Friday, May 12 in Yorkton against the Marlins. The home opener is on May 17 when those same Marlins make the trip north to Canora. The Supers have had a distinct home field advantage at the refurbished Al Sapieha Field.

“With tremendous fan support, the team is always energized in front of the Canora faithful,” said Andreychuk. “The Supers look forward to seeing everybody at the park this summer in what hopes to be another championship season!”

Canada tables ban on cosmetic testing of animals

Humane societies and SPCAs across Canada are celebrating the 2023 Budget Bill tabled with long-awaited provisions to ban cosmetic testing on animals. “Parliament is finally taking a stand against the needless pain and suffering associated with cosmetic testing on animals,” said Barbara Cartwright, CEO of Humane Canada, in a release. “It’s been nearly a decade in the making but clearly this government is

committed to getting the job done!”

The first attempt to ban cosmetic testing on animals came via the Senate in 2015 with the introduction of the Cruelty-free Cosmetics Act, and while that bill died in the House of Commons in 2019, it sparked a national conversation with tens of thousands of Canadians consistently asking the government to ban the cruel practice. Humane Canada

supports the simple, straightforward framework which, if passed, would prohibit: testing cosmetics on animals in Canada; selling cosmetics that rely on animal testing data to establish the product’s safety, with some exceptions; and false or misleading labelling pertaining to the testing of cosmetics on animals.

“Canada is paving the way for a more humane country and is now one step closer to joining the

ranks of over 40 countries that have enacted laws banning or limiting cosmetic animal testing,” said Cartwright. The government’s commitment to reduce and prohibit animal testing points to the need to support the development and use of non-animal alternatives for all types of testing, which should be a shared responsibility between testing companies and government, concluded the release.

Originally from Tadmore, Alyssa Fehr, now living in Yorkton, was at her “Earthly Crystal Expressions” display of carvings and jewelry made of gemstones and rocks.

Brandi Zavislak (left) and Jessica Kwas were just two of the members of the Canora Tourism Fundraising Committee whose hard work resulted in the success of Cinco de Mayo.

CCS alumni Ally Sleeva (left) and Jordelle Lewchuk were among the many who appeared to be thoroughly enjoying Cinco de Mayo on May 5.

At his display, Ken Rolheiser as selling 50/50 tickets in support of St. Josephʼs Catholic Parish in Canora, and also had copies of the numerous faith-based books he has written and published.

Oleksii Honcharuk, who has only been in Canora for about 6 months after being driven out of his home country of Ukraine by the Russian invasion, had chicken jerky available to hungry visitors at Cinco de Mayo.

The SMAK Ukrainian store (as in “lip-smacking good”), sold a variety of Ukrainian favourites including cabbage rolls, perogies, and borscht, as well as Ukrainian souvenirs.

Cliff Barabash of Canora showed his work in carving and painting wood and soapstone, with pieces as large as five feet by four feet.

Joanne Craig of Preeceville displayed a family birthstone necklaces and other jewelry made of Czech Crystal.

Cari Graham of Preeceville, owner of Cariʼs Comfy Creations makes stuffed toys for kids, aprons, towels, and various kitchen items out of yarn.