Kamsack athlete brings home two Canada Summer Games medals
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“Woods is his coach back in Saskatchewan and at the 2022 Canada Summer Games,” Dennison explained. Hudye competes in Yorkton and Saskatoon on the Cyclones Track and Field Club Team. “You know when you see someone’s potential and you know they’re going to do well… it’s what I knew about Teddy,” Wood said. Before the Games Hudye had high expectations for himself, Dennison said. His main goal was to win a medal and that he did.
Kamsack resident Teddy Hudye who works in Yorkton, won a silver medal in the Shot Put Para Male event and a bronze in Discus Para Male event at the 2022 Canada Summer Games being played in Niagara, Ont. Aug. 6 to 21.
A Kamsack athlete is bringing home two medals from the 2022 Canada Summer Games that were played in Niagara, Ont. Aug. 6 to 21. Teddy Hudye, 23, placed second in the Shot Put ParaMale event, earning the silver medal at the games on Aug. 16. He received 357 points, while Jesse Zesseu of Toronto, who received the gold medal, received 569Andpoints.then on Saturday, Hudye earned his second medal of the Games; a bronze medal in the Discus Para-MaleSpeakingevent.tothe Times by phone on Aug. 18, Hudye said he had expected that his chances were “pretty good” for that second medal.“Hudye put together a successful string of throws on the first day of Week 2 competition, which resulted in a suspenseful wait for a podium finish,” Ashley Dennison, Games Services and Communication Lead for the Saskatchewan Games Council, said in a release. Hudye earned the silver medal for Team Sask at the newly-built Canada Games Park in St. Catharine’s, Ont. “Hudye is new to Shot Put Para, having trained and competed in the sport for only one year,” Dennison said.“I’ve been trying to convince Teddy to do throws for three years and this year… he finally committed to it,” said Jen Wood, his coach. “He’s put in a ton of time, and it’s been just around a year since we’ve been working together, and he’s totally committed to it.”
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The number printed in the Aug. 18 Kamsack Times to connect with Loving Hands Care was incorrect. The actual number is 1-639-287-0087. Correction Respite care, a different doctor, new sidewalk and an auxiliary are among the items being discussed in the August Newsletter that has been issued by Eaglestone Lodge.The recent in-patient bed closure at the Kamsack Hospital has emphasized the role of respite care at Eaglestone Lodge, the newsletter says. Because patients can no longer recover from surgery or stay overnight at the hospital, they are being admitted to Eaglestone where meals, laundry, baths and medical supervision are available for $75 a Eaglestoneday.
Kam-Crete Ltd. of Kamsack will begin removing sections of crumbling sidewalk at Eaglestone Lodge later this month, it said. Where necessary, the adjacent area will be graded to provide better drainage. A new four-foot wide sidewalk will be formed, and steel-reinforced concrete will be poured in September.Theproject is funded by a $25,000 grant provided by the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors program, and grants of $5,000 each from the Town of Kamsack and the R.M. of Cote.The Eaglestone board and staff are asking interested parties to form a new auxiliary or Friends of Eaglestone Lodge organization. Persons wishing to help with such things as stocking and operating a tuck shop, taking residents on walks and outings, hosting social events, or arranging anything else that contributes to the residents’ quality of life, are asked to contact the board of directors.Eaglestone’s board of directors has hired a new accounting firm, it said. The Moosomin office of Meyer, Norris and Penny (MNP), under the direction of Stephanie Frondal, will provide an audited financial statement for the Lodge’s 2021-2022 fiscal year that ends Aug. 31. This document is filed yearly with the provincial government to maintain Eaglestone’s nonprofit corporation status.
10. To make things more interesting, the Eaglestone board has put together a Thanksgiving basket that includes a frozen turkey and Watkins products, which will be awarded to the staff member who sells the most tickets.Kathy Wishnevetski, the special care aide manager, assisted by Tricia Sheptak, the aweekends,hostingemergencyproperingtheformed.notesthecommunicationshelpfultheandofattended.sentativeEmployeesa4.torymanager,kitchen/housekeepinghostedamanda-staffmeetingonAug.ThreeboardmembersandCanadianUnionofPublic(CUPE)repre-fromReginaalsoStressingtheimportanceteamwork,WishnevetskiSheptakreminded18stafftodocumentinformationinthebooksonextshiftcanreadtheirandbeproperlyin-Theyalsocoveredimportanceofchart-medicalinformation,bathingprocedures,callprocedures,coffeebreaksonandmaintainingpositiveattitude.
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When asked how he felt winning a silver medal, Hudye said “It felt pretty good, it made all the training worth Hudye,it!”who lives in Yorkton where he works at SecurTek Monitoring Solutions in tech support, said he began training in shot put and discus after having attended a symposium in 2015. “I tried it in therapy and was good at it,” he said. “I liked lifting weights and throwing goes with that.” His coaches said that Hudye attended the Parasport Training Program in Saskatchewan and then competed at the Canada Games Team Sask trials, where he did very well, and was named to the team in earlyHudyeJune. said he also enjoys water skiing and sledge hockey, also known as Para ice hockey, which is an adaptation of ice hockey designed for players who have a physical disability.
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Eaglestone’s new telephone system, recently installed by priorities.Thesystem is more functional when Karen Bodnaryk, the office manager, is there to answer the phone, but she is away until Aug.“If29.you are having trouble getting through, please call or text Kathy Wishnevetski, our special care aide manager, directly on her cell phone: 306-590-7164. Our kitchen/housekeeping manager, Tricia Sheptak, who takes bookings for the shortterm rental suites, can be reached at 306-562-0227. If possible, please call Kathy or Tricia during office hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.“We apologize for these unresolved technical problems and are working with Access Communications to find a Thesolution.”rentalsuites are still busy, the newsletter states. Suites No. 39 and No. 42, available to residents’ family members and visiting health care workers, continue to be busy. No. 39 is booked until the end of August, but No. 42 will be available starting August 15. The suites, which include a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and living room, rent for $85 per night, $420 a week and $1,600 per month. Please contact Tricia Sheptak 306-562-0227 for reservations.Grantmoney is being sought for improved bathing facilities, it said. Renovations to Eaglestone’s bathing rooms have been identified as a priority. Initial design work, in consultation with local plumbers, electricians and carpenters, has been completed. The plan is to install better ventilation, a new walkin tub, and a barrier-free shower.Grant money for this project has been requested from the drawticketswithanotherwillIfKinsmenCreditFoundation,RichardsontheFarmCorporation,andtheTeleMiracleFund.fundsaregranted,workbeginthisfall.Eaglestonewillhold50/50cashraffle1,000five-dollarsoonavailable.ThewilltakeplaceOct.
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currently has two residents in respite care, 21 full-care residents, and eight people living in the independent suites. Dr. Elmira Amirazodi, a female family physician, has offered to provide medical services to Eaglestone Lodge residents, who were formerly seen by departing Dr. Nadar Fereydonyan.
Hudye said that attending the Canada Games is “pretty cool.” He said he enjoys seeing all the athletes and watching the sports. He said that in preparation for the Games, he trained twice a week in Yorkton, while also working out five days a week. “I plan to keep on training and hopefully one day make the para-Olympic team.”Last month, Hudye and Adrian Pearson began Parkland Custom Cleaning Solutions, a mobile pressure washing and detailing business that deals with vehicles and farm Hudyeequipment.wastofly back to Saskatchewan on Aug. 22. More than 5,000 young athletes and their coaches were expected to gather to compete for the podium in Canada’s largest multi-sport event, the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, which were designed to celebrate the wonder of sport alongside arts and culture, said information on the Games.Including Hudye’s two medals, it brings Team Sask’s medal count to two gold; 13 silver and 13 bronze for a total of 28. The Games honoured Indigenous communities and showcase a remarkable heritage of hard work and innovation in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations, the informationSpiritedsaid. events, spectacular entertainment, and the theatre of elite competition were organized to spark new energy in the region as the community’s streets, skies, and waterways were expected to shimmer with ceremony and celebration that is befitting of Canada’s best young athletes.
“We welcome Dr. Amirazodi and are looking forward to assisting her in any way possible,” the newsletter said.
The national score was 73.68.The highest CSI score in 2021 in Saskatchewan was Black Lake at 1,350.85. However, data for detachment areas with relatively low populations “should be used with caution,” according to Statistics Canada. Low populations can explain, to some degree, why index scores can be high. Statistics Canada also provided a violent and nonviolent crime severity index. Kamsack had a violent CSI score of 270.49 in 2021, an increase from 2020’s 251.53. The nonviolent CSI score was 214.75 in 2021, compared to 231.36 in 2020. Canora had a violent CSI score of 191.15 in 2021, a decrease from 2020’s 196.69. The non-violent CSI score was 62.18 in 2021, compared to 74.87 in 2020.The data for the CSI scores is drawn from the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, a census of all crime known to police services. Kamsack, Canora see decrease in crime severity in 2021
TAKE-OUTHARVESTSPECIAL Dr. Elmira Amirazodi, who says her passion is medicine and that she enjoys being a general practitioner, began a three-year contract on Aug. 5 to work at the Assiniboine Valley MedicalAlthoughCentre. married, Amirazodi moved to Kamsack by herself because her husband Arash Shadkami, a chemical engineer, remains in Toronto because of not having found a suitable job closer to Kamsack.“We’llhave to keep in contact virtually,” Amirazodi said last week, adding that she expects him to visit at the end of August. Born and raised in Iran, Amirazodi attended medical school in the south of Iran, graduating with a medical doctor’s degree in 2007. The couple was married in 2010 and she worked as a family and emergency doctor at a medical practice in southern Iran until 2011, when the couple moved to Canada, settling in Toronto. She enrolled at McMaster University in Hamilton, where she worked to obtain a master’s degree, while her husband obtained a Ph.D. in chemicalAmirazodiengineering.saidthat she and her husband had decided to immigrate to Canada because they had found it difficult to live within the political restrictions required by the Iranian government. She received her Canadian citizenship in 2015.In 2019, Amirazodi returned to Iran, just prior to when the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were imposed, and was stuck there for the next two years, returning to Canada in 2021. While in Canada waiting for her certification to practice, Amirazodi worked as a medical researcher and physician’s assistant.
The severity of crime in and around Kamsack and Canora decreased in 2021, according to a Statistics CanadaStatisticsreport.Canada’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) was released Aug. 2. It measures changes in the level of severity of crime in Canada from year to year. Crimes are assigned weights according to their “level of seriousness,” which is based on the severity of sentences forThecrimes.index includes all Criminal Code violations, including traffic and drug violations and all federal statutes.Kamsack’s CSI score was 229.89 in 2021, compared to 237.10 in 2020 and 295.13 in Canora’s2019.score was 96.47 in 2021, compared to 107.28 in 2020 and 73.82 in 2019. Out of 77 rural policing districts to receive a score in 2021, Kamsack was 28th, while Canora was 42nd. As a creaseofSaskatchewanwhole,hadascore146.76in2021,anin-from142.60in2020.
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“Russia suffers significant costs but by far the greater share of the costs are borne by Ukraine and third parties,” writes Ciuriak. He also highlights three important non-quantified impacts: (i) the loss of the “peace dividend” as the need to rearm is impressed upon governments confronted with the reality that the mechanized destruction of 20th Century wars is unfortunately still with us; (ii) how finding alternative sources of energy to Russia’s oil and gas has meant the re-starting of coal-fired energy plants, resulting in a costly delay in addressing the escalating cost of climate change; and (iii) intensified concerns about the weaponization of supply chains that was already driving a decoupling dynamic, which inevitably will result in a reduction in overall global trade and investment. “Vladimir Putin’s war of choice has cost the world immensely, even under conservative assumptions,” concludes Ciuriak. “Perhaps, instead of shaking hands with Mr. Putin at the G20 summit later this year, they might wish to hand Mr. Putin the bill.”
She said that after having heard good things about the medical possibilities in Saskatchewan, she applied as a general practitioner. “I’m a flexible person. I adapt fast,” she said, adding that she likes the program here. “And I like the quiet.” When not at work, Amirazodi said she especially enjoys two things: hiking and swimming. She earned national competitive swimming medals in Iran, with her specialty, the “frog” or breaststroke.
“I’m most satisfied as a medical doctor,” she said. “I’ve always liked helping people; that’s why I entered medical school.”
At the time of the interview, Amirazodi said she still had not visited Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Madge Lake where the opportunities for hiking and swimming are excellent.“I’llwait for my husband before going to Madge Lake,” she said. Amirazodi said that she also enjoys baking, and sharing the cookies and cakes that she bakes. “I’m happy here,” she said. “I’m working with a good team and am looking forward to working here for the next few years.”
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At the five-month mark, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine has the heavy cost of US$8.9 trillion conservatively, a loss equivalent to more than four times the entire annual income of all Canadians. The estimates include human costs of $4.7 trillion, concentrated in Ukraine, but affecting people worldwide as the impacts of the war spread, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute.In“At What Cost? The Economic and Human Costs of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine,” author and C.D. Howe Institute Fellow-inResidence Dan Ciuriak tallies the economic costs and suggests how to quantify the human costs of Putin’s “special military operation,” providing a comprehensive overview of the all-in costs of the war that have already been effectively booked over the politically relevant medium-term, stated a release.
Arriving at the total of US$8.9 trillion as a conservative estimate, Ciuriak explains that this figure is comprised of about US$4.25 trillion in economic costs and US$4.7 trillion in human costs, of which $3.5 trillion is the long-term cost to the world in terms of life-shortening war-induced trauma. “This study confirms what is often stated rhetorically – that the human costs are indeed greater than the strictly economic damage,” saysInCiuriak.terms of economic costs, the physical damage to Ukraine’s economic and civilian infrastructure is now likely at about $180 billion as of five months, with this figure growing by the week. Additionally, the combined loss of forgone output for Russia, Belarus and Ukraine’s economies over the medium term is calculated to be $2.2 trillion at 2022 prices in present value terms.
New Kamsack doctor enjoys Saskatchewan rural life
The price of war: Russia’s war on Ukraine costs $8.9t at five-months
Dr. Elmira Amirazodi, a n e w Canadian who was born and rais e d in Iran, join e d th e staff of th e Assiniboine Valley Medical Centre on Aug. 5.
Further, noting that the present economic age is one of intangibles, Ciuriak underscores the implications of the flight of global capital and Russia’s own young technology entrepreneurs for the value of Russia’s intangible assets. He places the destruction of Russia’s intangible assets at about $260 billion. Examining the economic spillover costs of the war on third parties, based on forecast revisions by the International Monetary Fund that reflect the impact of the war, Ciuriak attributes a total 1.55 per cend short-term hit to global GDP from the war, or about $1.55 trillion.
The author draws on available estimates of the value of a “statistical life” (VSL) and by derivation of a statistical life year (VSLY) to provide a sense of the scale of the rarely quantified human costs, which include: the toll of dead and wounded; the effect of war trauma in Ukraine; and the spillover effects on third parties, which include the tipping of tens of millions in Sub-Saharan Africa into extreme hunger, the heightened stress posed by the threat of nuclear war, and the shared or vicarious trauma visited on individuals worldwide in this, the first social media war.
Will Hudson Bay Railway potential ever be realized? With good management, Maltese Cross can brighten up your garden DEBBIE HAYWARD The Garden Grapevine
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The Hudson Bay Railway has long been a route to ocean water which has been of interest to northeast Saskatchewan grain growers. It is, after all, the shortest route to open water, at least for a short summer season, and that holds the potential to cost producers less.When you have been a journalist in Yorkton for more than 30 years, and have covered agriculture all those years, the potential of the route north is not lost on you, especially if you ever met Willis Richford of Norquay, who died in Richford2005. and the rail line north were near synonymous for decades, as he was, for more than 60 years, a member, director, president and subsequently honourary life member of the Hudson Bay Route Association.Richford worked tirelessly and was about as passionate as one can be about something, in his case advocating for greater use of the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Route. In the times we spoke, it was evident he was a true believer in the potential – which he felt was unrealized – on the railway, and theAport.large mural proclaims Norquay as the ‘Home of Mr. Churchill Willis Richford’ as does a medallion produced by the Norquay Chamber of Commerce in 2000. I found myself reflecting on Richford when I read the Hudson Bay Railway will receive $133 million in new funding to upgrade and maintain the rail line which runs from The Pas, Man., to Churchill, Man. The federal government will provide $60 million, on top of its existing support, and the Manitoba government is contributing $73.8 million to the project. The two levels of government made the announcement in Winnipeg Aug. 3. It is support Richford would have wholeheartedly supported, although it is likely he might suggest it was overdue funding too. The funding is for two years and will go to the Arctic Gateway Group, a partnership between First Nations and northern communities. Arctic Gateway owns the railway, the Port of Churchill, the Churchill Marine Tank Farm and other“Theassets.Hudson Bay Railway is an engine for economic development, job growth and tourism opportunities, and our government is proud to support this vital transportation network,” Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson said in a recent www.producer.com article.Itis a great statement, but frankly one various politicians have echoed in one form, or another for decades, but in the end the suggested potential never seems to quite be achieved. The latest injection of cash is clearly about economic growth in Northern Manitoba and not about grain going north to open water, that element of the port likely a footnote of Prairie history related to unfulfilled potential, but the money does leave the route north with a pulse. Richford would hope it is a step to more, but we will see if that happens.
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LOOKING BACK... A Decade Ago Thursday, August 25, 2022Page 4Kamsack Times
In a round table discussion following the regular meeting of town council, it was suggested that similar to other communities that contain oversize replicas of animals and objects, like a moose and an Easter egg, Kamsack might want to convert its old water tower into the world’s largest fire hydrant.
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A total of 289 entries were submitted by 17 exhibitors at the Norquay and District Horticultural Society’s annual show, for which Donna Lulashnyk of Pelly won the grand aggregate trophy. More than 100 people participated in activities held at Sandy Beach to mark the centennial of the RM of Clayton.
James Hillis, the head coach of the university of Regina Cougars men’s basketball team was to be in Kamsack conducting a basketball camp for students, marking the third consecutive year he has held such a clinic in the community.
A corner of our garden is still bright with the neon paprikared blooms of the Maltese Cross. This perennial is one that we’ve had for years in the garden, a reliable flower friend that shouldn’t be overlooked. So, I thought I’d learn more about it. Out came the “Perennial” edition of my dear Mom’s wellthumbed Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening for reference. The official two-dollar name of the Maltese Cross is “lychnis chalcedonica.” It is a member of the pinks family, which is surprising considering that the Maltese Cross is a tall plant. This lovely plant originally calls the Soviet Union home, so it is hardy for our climate. It grows about two feet high with clumps of cheery red cross-shaped flowers on strong stems. Maltese Cross enjoys full sun, and it likes to have dry feet, so if you are adding it to your garden, plant it in a spot with good drainage. You can start your plants from seed, but the easiest way is to get an established plant from a nursery, or a division from a gardening friend. Maltese Cross blooms in June or July, and when it is done blooming, we should deadhead our plants to encourage a longer blooming season. I read that rust and leaf-spot might be a problem requiring a fungicide, but as yet, our Maltese Cross plants have been worry-free. You and I should also watch out for our Maltese Cross plantings becoming too crowded, and with that in mind, we might have to divide them every three or four years. Here again, our Maltese Cross plants haven’t been particularly invasive, so I would definitely pick this lovely, easy-going perennial as a “must-have” in the perennial patch. Have you noticed that this year seems to be a good one for lamb’s ears? Let’s chat about this lovely plant, another perennial “must-have,” for a minute. Some gardeners think of it almost as a weed because it is so easy-care, but it is a lovely touch in the perennial bed, a silvery pop that provides a soft grey accent to surrounding plants, and also offers the bonus of wonderful texture with its soft, velvety leaves, and interesting structure. Lamb’s ear, stachys byzantia, is a perennial that likes full sun, well-drained soil, and can tolerate dry growing conditions. They will grow about 12 to 18 inches high. And while not invasive, they do spread. They are a wandering guest in the garden, and often come up in places that make us wonder how in the world they got there, since they may have strayed from the original clump. No matter! They transplant well if you want to moveLamb’sthem.ear has quiet purple flowers on cone-shaped spires. The flowers don’t shout “look at me!” by any means, but they offer their own subdued beauty. You might be tempted to pinch these flowers off, (leaving them on might encourage a whole little flock of new lamb’s ears when they seed themselves) but keep in mind that the bees like them, so they are well worth leaving in the garden. And if by some chance you like to make dried flower arrangements, the stems with the blooms dry well, and look stunning tucked among silvery-grey grasses and twigs.Choosing drought-tolerant plants is a fine idea if we are trying to make our perennial patches a little less labour-intensive. Not only is it a wise move to plant with xeriscaping in mind, but it’s just a little easier on us, too. A little research will tell us that we don’t have to sacrifice bloom or beauty by choosing drought-tolerant plants. Always make a note of what’s happening in the garden at what time; we can use that for reference next year.
Employees of Gabriel Construction of Regina, who began working at the site for the new Kamsack fire hall in June, by this week, one could identify the footings for the outside wall of the building, located at the site of the community’s former town shop. Neil Vogel of Pelly announced he would be seeking the Liberal Party’s nomination, hoping to replace Garry Breitkreuz as the Member of Parliament for the Yorkton-Melville constituency.
“If you want to farm, sometimes you just have to pick up the pieces and move on,” Kerry Horkoff of Kamsack, said last week on a tour of his farm located about 10 kilometres north of Veregin.Horkoff agreed to tour his property and that of some of his neighbours in order to show the destruction of property and crops that occurred the night of Aug. 13, when severe winds and hail struck a large area that included Kelvington, Wadena, Preeceville, Amsterdam and Tadmore, and ended just before reaching Kamsack.
Three large grain storage bins on property being farmed by a neighbouring Hutterite community were toppled over by the storm.
Overall, crops are still behind in development across the region with many producers noting they may not see their crops ready for harvest until September. A few producers have begun their harvest operations and have reported that the crop looks very good. Most are expecting average to above average yields, according reportAgriculture’sSaskatchewanweeklycropforAug.9to15.
A neighbour, who was at home at the time of the storm, said that it had sounded like a freight train, Horkoff said. “We’ve got a big cleanup,” he said.
Harvest progress for the region is at one per cent, behind the five-year average of four per cent. There was widespread precipitation across the region during the reporting period with most areas receiving 25 mm or more. The Humboldt area received 55 mm; Saltcoats and Lipton, up to 49 mm, and the Rhein and Rama areas received 20 mm. There are no widespread concerns about on-farm water supplies in the region for the time being. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short and four per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 77 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short and seven per cent very short.The majority of crop damage this week was due to crops being lodged by strong winds and heavy rains. Some crops were also damaged by hail, with damage ranging from minor to severe. Producers are hoping for no more hail storms and that no frost occurs until after they have finishedFarmersharvest.arebusy hauling grain, getting equipment and bins ready for harvest and starting to swath, desiccate and combine in a few areas, concluded the report.
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East Central Saskatchewan Crop Report
Storm causes significant losses for grain and oilseed producers
At Tolstoi Cemetery, the damage to trees is most dramatic, with some of them completely uprooted, and others snapped by the severe winds.
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Photos on social media show serious damage was reported in the Kelvington area, with the Co-op gas bar’s roof destroyed and grain bins tipped in multiple spots. Hail was said to have been the likely main culprit, but strong winds are also prominent in severeDamagestorms.was also reported around Lintlaw, where trees were seen on the ground, a snowmobile trailer upturned and a van outside of town tipped on its side. Saturday night saw storms hit hard near Preeceville, where a poultry farm was damaged.“Itwas a plough wind,” Horkoff said, pointing to a nearby wooded clump where many of the trees were snapped or uprooted, all leaning in the same southeastern direction.“Iwas here until about 8 p.m. on Aug. 13, and then went home,” he said. “On Sunday morning, a neighbour called, suggesting I check my yard.“This was the third such event I’ve experienced in 10 years,” he said, adding that he’s been farming the one section of land for 48 years. Listing the damage to his property, Horkoff mentioned three bins, vacant buildings on an ancestral farmyard that were destroyed, many trees that were broken and uprooted, but most importantly, canola and wheat crops that were extensively damaged. “That wheat is about 85 per cent damaged,” he said, and when looking over a canola crop he explained that all the white one can identify on the top of the plants is the result of hail damage. “Look at how all the plants are leaning in one direction,” he said, as he pulled off a canola pod that contained white spots where it was struck by the force of theHorkoffhail. stopped at Nadojda Cemetery, a cemetery that had been located near to a Doukhobor community more than 100 years ago, where huge spruce trees were fallen over the gravestones, some had snapped, some wereAtuprooted.Tolstoi Cemetery, another cemetery that originated by a nearby Doukhobor community, again large spruce trees were toppled over, snapped and uprooted, some pushing over tombstones. En route, Horkoff pointed to the neighbours’ property where trees in clumps of bush were broken and crops were damaged. “All these crops were touched. Everybody got hit,” he said, mentioning one neighbour who lost a bin, and another whose canola crop was “all white.” His farmer’s eye was able to identify the section of a field of canola that was damaged and contrasted that with the green and still-blooming section of the field that had been protected by a nearby bush.“These plough winds are getting more frequent, and all the yards that are wide open took a big hit.”
Seeing silver bins in the distance, Horkoff drove towards them, located on property being farmed by a neighbouring Hutterite community. Arriving at the bins, one could see that three of them, each able to store 10,000 bushels of grain, were knocked over and damaged.
Kerry Horkoff, a farmer with 48 years of experience, surveyed the damage to his canola crop that occurred the night of Aug. 13, when high winds and hail stormed across his property 10 kilometres north of Veregin.
Although a few producers around the region have begun harvest operations, many report that crops are still behind in development and several weeks away from being ready for harvest.
A farmyard once occupied by Horkoff’s grandparents, and included a building constructed by Doukhobor settlers 100 years ago, as well as a few bins and an unused barn, were damaged by the storm.
Large spruce trees surrounding the Nadozda Cemetery were snapped and toppled over.
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Attending the Kamsack show, Dianna Belovanoff was photographed with two of the wild plants arrangements entered.
Judge ‘very, very pleased’ with Kamsack horticulture show
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Among the many persons who attended the Kamsack Horticultural Society’s show on Aug. 12 to see the many displays, enjoy pie and coffee and play the rainbow auction, from left, were: Connie McKay, Eileen Chutskoff and Lydia
Working in the concession at the show, serving a variety of pies with coffee and tea, from left, were: Marge Popoff, June Chernoff and Eleanor Lederbeck, who was named runner-up for the grand aggregate award.
shows, merely have garden“Oncedisplays.you stop doing something, it’s hard to get back into the routine,” Pfeifer, said following the Kamsack show, which was one of the few judged shows held in the province thisThesummer.quality of the exhibits, in some cases, was less than the norm, but that is because of the weather, she said, explaining that at Kamsack rain was sporadic and the intense heat had caused many plants to go to seed faster than normal.
“As judges we have to take that into account,” she said, adding that she and members of the Kamsack Horticultural Society are very pleased to have seen the large number of people who came to the show to see the exhibits, to enjoy pie and coffee, and to participate in the rainbow auction.Pfeifer said she was surprised to have seen as many lilies as she did because most of the lilies were done by now, and similarly, the roses on display were surprising because not many were left in the garden by the time of the show. The Society has decided to open its annual horticultural show to the public so that henceforward one need not be a member in order to exhibit items in the show, she said. “I’ve heard many people say that if they had known that this year’s show was also open to the public they would have submitted entries,” she said. “A person from Brandon, Man., said she
KarenCherkas.Pfeifer, the judge’s co-ordinator for the Saskatchewan Horticultural Association, was the judge of the Kamsack show and was photographed with a display of succulents and potted plants.
Sonia Hordichuk received a first-place ribbon for this faerie garden display she entered in the show.
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One of the very few judged horticultural shows in Saskatchewan this year, Kamsack’s, held Aug. 12, made its judge “very, very pleased.”Karen Pfeifer of Kamsack, the judges’ co-ordinator for the rathermunitiestheruption.topastdowntheshow,andHorticultureSaskatchewanAssociationjudgeoftheKamsackacknowledgedthatnumberofentrieswasabout100fromyears,duebasicallytheCOVID-19inter-Alsobecauseofpandemic,manycom-intheprovince,thanhavejudged
Among home-crafted items that were available at the show’s rainbow auction was this stone inukshuk created by Gail Koreluik and displayed by Carole Bowell.
Lise Rochefort received a first-place ribbon for this bag she made and entered in the miscellaneous quilted items category.
Continued from Page 6 would like to enter items next year. If people from other communities enter exhibits, that brings more people to town. “We have more and more young gardeners in this community, so we’d like to see more of them learn how to enter exhibits.”TheKamsack show has been opened to so many more categories other than flowers, fruit and vegetables and includes baking, preserving and crafts. The show has a category for almost everyone, she said. “It’s a fun thing. “Once a gardener or cook, or crafter gets a ribbon, they’re hooked.”
Shirley Peesker was photographed with a jade plant entered in the hort show by her daughter Sherry Guenther.
Thursday, August 25, 2022 Page 7Kamsack Times Terry Dennis, MLA Canora-Pelly Constituency 106 – 1st Ave. E, Canora • Phone: 306-563-1363
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Mindy Patterson of Winnipeg admired a basket of vegetables that won a red ribbon for her grandmother Vicky Koreluik. Diane Bodnarek and her mother Jean Koreluk admired displays of lilies.
Elser Sharon Jinkerson-Brass of The Key First Nation used a feather and water to provide blessings on participants at the research signing ceremony.
Vicky Koreluik, who was named the grand aggregate winner of the Kamsack Horticultural Society’s annual show, received first-place ribbons for the gladiola blooms she entered.
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At a ceremony on Aug. 13, representatives of a university research group, The Key First Nation and the Yorkton Tribal Council signed a letter of intent to research heart disease and Kennedy’s Disease as they affect First Nations members.Held at “The Sanctuary,” an acreage operated by Richard Hoard about a mile east of St. Philips, the ceremony included Dr. Alexandra King of pewaseskwan Indigenous Wellness Research Group at the University of Saskatchewan, Chief Clinton Key of The Key First Nation and representatives of Yorkton Tribal Council.Attending were Dr. Alexandra and Malcolm King of pewaseskwan; Tony Tang and Kevin O’Neil of CANet (Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada); Gerald Pfeffer of the University of Calgary, who researches spinalbulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA), also known as Kennedy’s Disease; Dr. Jean Rouleau, on a video link, representing the Canadian Heart Function (CHF) Alliance Network, and Elder Sharon Jinkerson-Brass, who dwelt on the cultural and spiritual significance of the ceremony.
A total of 12 district gardeners entered 197 exhibits in this year’s show. With 130 points, Vicky Koreluik was named grand aggregate winner, while Eleanor Lenderbeck, with 121 points, placed second, and Cindy Koreluik, with 82 points, placed third. Receiving most points in various categories were: Denise Hellegards, houseplants; Eleanor Lenderbeck and Vicky Koreluik, annuals; Eleanor Lenderbeck, perennials; June Chernoff and Marie Hudye, sweet peas; Cindy Koreluik, dahlias; Marie Hudye, roses; Vicky Koreluik, gladiolas; Eleanor Lenderbeck, floral art and flower arranging; Vicky Koreluik, fruit; Cindy Koreluik, vegetables; Grayson Dix, juniors, and Alva concoctions.Beauchamp,
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On drums, Robert and Treaune Severight of Cote First Nation, performed a welcome song and an honour song, and JinkersonBrass said the opening prayer.“This is the first of many steps,” said Chief Speaking at the research signing ceremony were Dr. Anthony Tang, left, and Kevin O’Neil of CANet, who spoke of how their organization will support the research on heart disease.
EWACHESKI: Anne (Kindiak) April 20, 1928 - August 12, 2022 Age 94 years. Anne ( Kindiak) Ewacheski was born on April 20, 1928 on her parents, Irene and Bill Kindiak’s homestead near Veregin, Saskatchewan. She attended the Rona School. In Anne’s early years of life she worked at a hotel in Yorkton, SK where she met her husband Mike Ewacheski. They were married on April 18, 1953 and moved to Virden, MB. Anne wasn’t fond of living in Manitoba and it was not long before they moved to Runnymede, SK which was Mike’s home town and much closer to Anne’s family. Here they ran their first family business called Royalite Gas Station. While living in Runnymede, Mike and Anne adopted their 1st daughter, 3 month old Pamela in 1964. Then in 1968 they adopted their 2nd daughter, 17 month old Jane. In 1976 Anne and Mike bought a home in Kamsack on Nicholas Street. While living there, they built and ran their family business Lake Trail Esso. On numerous days you would find Anne either pumping gas or doing books. Later, Anne went to work part time at the ‘King George Hotel’ for Mr. & Mrs. Fairyen and continued to work there after Glen Boychuk bought and renamed it ‘The Woodlander Hotel’. On the days she didn’t work you could find Anne either having coffee or playing cards. The only full day she spent at home was Thursday. She claimed that was the day she “caught up” with her work, however some Thursday mornings you might find her at the neighbors having a quick coffee in the summertime. Anne had many friends and loved spending time with them, or, with her family. She loved to play cards, Rummy for a cent a point, listening to Ukrainian music and go dancing as often as she could. Anne was a member of St Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kamsack and would often partake in making perogies or helping serve lunches after church until she was no longer able to. Anne joined the Senior Citizens center and during her last years in Kamsack spent her time playing her favorite card game, Rummy or attending Bingo or playing Kaiser. She loved to play cards with her grandkids when she would stay with them. In September of 2019, Anne fell and broke her neck. It was at this point that with some persuasion from her daughters she moved into the Eagle Stone Lodge. It was a major adjustment for her but she reassured her daughters that she knew this was best and at 91 years of age, she should not be living alone anymore. Unfortunately, in July of 2020 Anne fell again, this time breaking her hip. She was taken to Saskatoon for a hip replacement and while in the hospital the doctors felt she also needed a pacemaker. Anne went under 2 major surgeries that summer and never fully recovered from it due to Covid. Anne moved into St Joseph’s Nursing Home where she lived until she passed. On August 12, 2022 at 4am, Anne passed away peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Pamela at her side. Anne is predeased by her parents, her husband Mike Ewacheski, her sister Mary, brothers Bill and John and her 1st grandchild (Nykolaishen). She is survived by her daughter Pamela and husband Darren Warren of Martinsville, SK. Her daughter Jane and husband Bob Hoy of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Her granddaughter Justine McCaffrey and great grandchildren Kaesen, Deakin and Kiptyn of Saskatoon, SK. Grandson Travis Nykolaishen of Watrous, Sk. Grandson Codie Chutskoff and wife Jenaya and great grandchildren Lilah and Odin of Warman, SK. Grandson Tanner Chutskoff and wife Ashley and great grandchildren Sawyer and Nikita of Kamsack, SK. Mikhail Chutskoff and Cassandra Sorenson of Fernie, BC and Grandson Jayden Chutskoff and fiancé Alley Schmidt of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Also numerous nephews and nieces. Anne will be missed and always remembered by all who knew her. A Graveside Service was held, August 17 at Riverview Cemetery with Karry Ann Nunn Officiating. In lue of flowers donations can be made to the Kamsack Seniors Center, Box 1803 Kamsack, SK S0A 1S0 . To leave a note of condolence for the family, please visit wolkowski.ca SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Sat. Aug. 27 Antonivka cemetery 2 p.m. Invermay 5 p.m. Sun. Aug. 28 Kamsack 9 a.m. Canora 11 a.m. Norquay 1:15 p.m. Hudson Bay 4:30 p.m. St. Stephens Sun Aug 28 at 11 a.m. St. Philips at 1 p.m. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada Friday Aug 26 2 p.m. Kamsack Eaglestone Lodge(M), 2:45 p.m. Kamsack PCH (M), Sat. Aug 27 10 a.m. Sturgis Liturgy (L) Sun. Aug. 28 10 a.m. Uspenska,!DORMINITION! Lit.Khram Provody (L)+(P)
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Thomas Hazlett, a past GX94 Star Search winner, entertained folks from the Happy Hearts outdoor gazebo on Saturday afternoon. This is a view of the people enjoying the Sunday lunch.
“It’s wonderful to see tax dollars through the New Horizons for Seniors programs being used for such worthwhile projects as the building of your new facility in 1982, less than a decade after meeting as a brand new club in the Legion Hall in 1973, and then outgrowing your first “Seeinglocation.theneed to provide a computer education project that enables seniors to move forward with health, banking, government benefits, distance learning and other services that the Internet provides was a truly innovative project and now your new HVAC system will ensure that the facility continues to be well cared for and well used.
Louis and Vivian Anfinson, long-time board members and said to be the oldest members of the Centre, spoke at the opening ceremony. The meeting hall at the Pelly Happy Hearts Centre contained a large crowd of persons attending the opening ceremony on Aug. 13.
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As the program ended, Wagantall mentioned how small communities such as Pelly are wonderful locations for persons to retire. Coffee and doughnuts were available.
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The Happy Hearts Drop-In Centre in Pelly was the scene of activities held Aug. 13 and 14 in celebration of the Centre’s 40th anniversary.
Among the persons who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 40th anniversary of the Pelly Happy Hearts drop-in centre, from left, were: Mike Kalinowsky, on behalf of the RM of Livingston; Sylvia Negraeff, musician and supporter; Cathay Wagantall, YorktonMelville MP; Adrian Makohoniuk, Happy Hearts president; Conrad Vogel, on behalf of the RM of St. Philips, and Gerry Nahnybida, supporter.
Adrian Makohoniuk was photographed with anniversary cakes that were donated by Miller Agencies of Pelly.
“Be proud of this tremendous facility,” Nahnybida said. “I hope it continues for manyMakohoniukyears.” acknowledged and thanked “the First Nations who helped us a lot.”
The Pelly Happy Hearts Drop-In Centre is “our home away from home, a place to get together and socialize,” said Adrian Makohoniuk, board president, during the opening ceremony held Aug. 13 to celebrate the Centre’s 40th“Ouranniversary.volunteers are our biggest thing,” Makohoniuk said, adding that to have a successful centre it “takes a lot of work and patience. “Our lifeblood is our volunteers,” he said, explaining that without volunteers the many functions at the Centre, such as bingos and lunches, would not be Makohoniukpossible.called for a minute’s silence in memory of deceased members and for the victims of the war in Ukraine. The celebration of the 40th anniversary of the construction of the new Happy Hearts building in 1982 began with the opening ceremony, and continued with a gala Saturday night supper served to over 100 persons. The celebration continued Sunday with a pancake breakfast, an inter-denominational church service, a lunch and the serving of a large anniversary cakes. Local musicians, including Thomas Hazlett, a past GX94 Star Search winner, entertained the crowd from the outdoor gazebo. “The board of the Happy Hearts club is proud of all the work done to update and modernize the building over the past few years,” said a release provided by Allan Reine, an organizer of the event. “Many thanks go to Affinity Credit Union, the New Horizons Program of the Federal Government and to other funding organizations that have helped us continue our tradition of serving the community.”“Thisisour opportunity to give back to the community which has sustained us over the past 40 years,” said Makohoniuk, who then introduced Cathay tosthethecelebratebersthankedYorkton-MelvilleWagantall,MP,whotheboardandmem-fortheinvitationtohelptheanniversaryofrecreationcentre.“Ienjoyedgoingthroughnewspaperarticles,pho-andbackgroundonthe amazing history of your investment in the quality of life of your community and its senior citizens,” Wagantall said. “The thoughtful and intentional effort made to provide learning opportunities and facilities that say you have had a vision for this generation of seniors who call Pelly home and that vision is just as strong for future generations.
Roger Abrahamson and Sylvia Negraeff entertained folks at the Sunday lunch.
Introduced as the oldest members of Happy Hearts, and who had served on the board, were Louis and Vivian Anfinson.Vivian mentioned the “How Do,” an event of the How family held at the Centre, which attracted family members from across Western Canada.“Wehad a good time,” she said. “Our family appreciates thisSayingplace.” he can remember when “this place wasn’t here,” Louis Anfinson said he was glad of the turnout to the celebration, “which reminds us that we need to be together.”
“Something very special about rural Canada is that we understand where those dollars truly come from,” Wagantall said. “Making those dollars go as far as possible by rolling up our sleeves and volunteering in any way we can that contributes to doing more with less and coming out the other end with something we can be truly proud of, speaks to the sense of stewardship and desire to contribute and sacrifice that is in our DNA.
“I commend you for the efforts you all give to make Pelly a vibrant community for all ages,” she said. “We all know that rural life has so much to offer and quite frankly our larger communities depend on the wealth that is generated by the resources of our“I’mland.honoured to be your Member of Parliament and am very conscious of the ongoing need to champion how amazing our province, our communities and our citizens are in providing food security and energy resources while always finding new ways to be more environmentally sustainable.“Onbehalf of the Federal Government of Canada and her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, congratulations on 40 very productive and rewarding years of accomplishments,” she said. “You have much to celebrate today as you continue to look to the future.”Makohoniuk mentioned the air conditioning system and other renovations that were done with federal funds during the COVID-19 period. “Bake sales, bingos, dances, even a funeral, you name it, we’ve had it here,” he said. “We’re very proud to be members of Happy Hearts.” “Happy Hearts is the heart of our community,” said Conrad Vogel. “On behalf of the RM of St. Philips, I thank you for your dedication to the community and area. “Here’s to another 40 years,” Vogel said. On behalf of the RM of Livingston, Mike Kalinowsky expressed his thanks, mentioned the Sunshine Centre in Arran, and reminded everyone that the “first seat of government” was in the Snake CreekSylviaValley.Negraeff, who mentioned that her husband Peter had served on the Happy Hearts board for “a thousand years,” acknowledged how important the Centre is to the community. She recalled having performed for many dances at the Centre, which continue, and commended the volunteers for the amount of work they do. Gerry Nahnybida mentioned the snooker that is played at the Centre and thanked “the coffee crew” for their work on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. He reminded the audience of the soup-and-sandwich days being held on the fourth Friday of the month, saying those occasions provide a nice time for socializing.
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Elsie Todosichuk of Kamsack said her garden was virtually free of mosquitoes and other pesky flying insects because of the purple martin condominium in her backyard.
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Getting into the new era of communications Curt and Melanie Berezowski began operating Rebel Satellite Sales from their farm located 14 miles southwest of Kamsack.
Throwback Thursday (EDITOR’S NOTE: These items were originally printed in the July 25 and August 5, 1985 issues of the Kamsack Times.)
Participants in a summer play program called KIDS II, from left, were: (top photo) Randy Leis, Tricia Barisoff and Tammy Chursinoff, and (bottom) Kelly Scobie, Tracy and Ashley Bull. S/Sgt. John Forai, a 26-year veteran with the RCMP, arrived at Kamsack to begin duties as officer in charge of the detachment.
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Peter Tuz of Arran, left, was named King Farmer at the Pelly King ofofOresttrophysentingDays.FarmerPre-thewasDedioPelly,mctheevent.
Naida Yarie of Kamsack, who caught a three-pound, 13 ½ ounce walleye received the Fish and Game trophy for having caught the largest overall fish at the Madge Lake summer fish derby sponsored by the Kamsack branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Presenting the trophy was John Chutskoff, branch president.
Kamsack Mayor Arnold Becker cut a ribbon held by Mike Nadane and John Andrychuk to mark the official opening of Kamsack’s museum.
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“As a community, we are starting to learn more about Kennedy’s Disease and its areas like economic development, education and health, it Yorktonsaid.Tribal Council is a not-for-profit organization that provides essential services to six member Nations (Cote, Keeseekoose, The Key, Zagime theeconomicnical/housingandeducation,andvicesIttory,Man)KahkewistahawAnishinabek,andOceanintheTreaty4terri-theinformationsaid.providesqualityser-intheareasofhealthsocialdevelopment,employmenttraining,justice,tech-servicesanddevelopmenttomembernations.
Dr. Gerald Pfeffer urged that First Nation traditions not be forgotten in health care and said that traditions are tied to the heart.
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King of Nipissing first Nation was the emcee for the research partner ceremony. With her was her husband Malcolm who distributed gifts to the medical personnel attending.Chief Clinton Key of The Key First Nation spoke at the research partner ceremony at St. Philips. With him is Dr. Alexandra King, the emcee for the Chiefprogram.Clinton
with Kennedy’s Disease in Saskatchewan are Indigenous, with most of them self-identifying as Cree or Saulteaux.
Key signed a letter of intent for a relationship between the medical establishment and First Nation communities that will address heart disease and Kennedy’s Disease among First Nation members.
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To help accomplish this, pewaseskwan is prioritizing Indigenous voices in the research, and the Yorkton Tribal Council and The Key First Nation have been instrumental in providing support, it was said.“We are excited to partner with The Key First Nation and the Yorkton Tribal Council as we collaborate to ensure research regarding First Nations communities is community-led and culturally safe,” said Dr. King. “Heart disease and Kennedy’s Disease have much higher-than-average rates in our communities, and we want to ensure our people play a strong role in the research to reduce the burden of these 83Disease.addressestothePfefferUSaskSchellenbergorativelybeenpewaseskwanoushealthditions,periencepleKnowledgeingCouncilEngagementanportPewaseskwandiseases.”willsup-theestablishmentofIndigenousPeoplesandResearch(IPERC),consist-ofIndigenousElders,Holders,peo-withlived/livingex-ofcardiaccon-andIndigenousleadersfromvari-partsofCanada.AlongwithIPERC,hasworkingcollab-withDr.Kerri(MD)fromandDr.Gerald(MD,PhD)fromUniversityofCalgaryconductresearchthatKennedy’sApproximatelypercentofpeople
Letter of intent signed for improved heart health for First Nations
Attending the health research ceremony at “The Sanctuary” were members of The Key First Nation health staff. From left are: Desiree Brass, Jalisa Papequash, Kris Keshane, Teisha Papequash, Esther Papequash and Liberty Dr.Whitehawk.Alexandra
