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Cutting the ribbon at the Brick Mill’s historic signs are YTC Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup, Saskatchewan Treaty Commissioner Mary Culbertson, project leader Larry Pearen, Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society president Vern Brown, Mayor Bob Maloney, Tourism Yorkton executive director Randy Goulden, YBID director Donna Brothwell and provincial government representative Greg Ottenbreit.

Major milestone for Brick Mill project

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society has reached a major milestone. The signs detailing the history of the mill are up, and people can now learn more about the history of the region, starting with the First Nations and continuing to today.

Larry Pearen with the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society said it’s exciting to have something tangible they can

show the public. Over $330,000 has been raised so far for repairs, and they are almost at the point where people can again enter the building safely, and the signs are another part of the larger plans for the site. “We’re so glad this is finally up, we have a chance to see it, then we can move forward.

People know we are serious about this. Interior repairs, nobody can see the repairs to the foundation.�

One of the challenges

of the design was to make something that could withstand the wind, something that was tested during the ribbon cutting as it was a very windy day. The structure, built out of aluminum, is in a zig-zag pattern, which Pearen explained was decided to make it withstand the weather. “This is very strong, we’re excited about that!

Saskatchewan has been getting more wind these past few months, and it has withstood it.�

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Council was a major contributor to the project, and they were given the lead on the panels discussing First Nations history. Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup said it has been overwhelming to see the final result. “It just warms my heart that my ancestors are finally going to be recognized, you know?

That’s really the bottom line‌ I say that because the history of Canada and First Nations people has not been [recognized], there’s a black mark on

With the ongoing COVID19 situation the upcoming Remembrance Day ceremonies in Yorkton will be decidedly different.

The same can be said for the lead up to the ceremonies by the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 - Yorkton.

Comrade Brittany Johnson with the local Legion said they will be offering a new poppy delivery service as a response

to the current situation with the pandemic.

This year Legion volunteers will be doing a contactless poppy delivery drive in Yorkton Nov. 1.

Johnson said anyone wanting poppies delivered safely to their homes this year, all they have to do is send the Legion a private message on Facebook indicating their address and how many poppies they would like delivered.

Then, starting at 1:00 p.m.

Nov. 1st, volunteers will visit the addresses on our order

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list and exchange poppies for donations left in people’s mailboxes.

As always poppies are by donation, with poppy centres also available at $2 each.

All donations from our poppy sales will go towards the Legion’s Poppy Fund, which directly supports Canada’s veterans and their families in need and local charities and organizations in Yorkton.

The response has already been good, added Johnson. “I’ve got a whole page of

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• Committed to making decisions which meet community needs, will have lasting beneďŹ ts and are mindful of the economic climate; • Longtime volunteer with many community organizations; • Working on boards provincially and federally, has brought $3.3 million of new funding to the city this year;

ing on the project, and she said that we need to find ways to get young people more involved in projects that involve history. “In our First Nations community, it would be blasphemy to see all these old people working and young people sitting at home! Having said that, it’s the importance of history, we probably don’t see that until we get older. I just think that we should have more. If

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COVID changing Remembrance Day

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history there. We work really hard to get past that. And I mean, other people are working hard to get past that as well, so it’s overwhelming. It’s an honor to see our history up there.�

O’Soup does have one thing she wants to see on the mill site that she isn’t seeing now, and that’s more young people involved in the project.

She said that she has seen seniors working hard on the mill project, but she hasn’t seen very many young people work-

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The slate of candidates in the provincial election have been announced for Yorkton and the surrounding area.

In Yorkton, there will be three people running in the provincial election. Carter Antoine for the NDP, Judy Mergel for the Green Party, and Greg Ottenbreit for the Saskatchewan Party.

Melville-Saltcoats has four candidates. Bonnie Galenzoski for the NDP, Warren Kaeding for the Saskatchewan Party, Jack Powless for the Green Party, and Trever Ratti for the Progressive Conservative Party.

Canora-Pelly will also have four candidates. Terry Dennis for the Saskatchewan Party, Breton Gattinger for the Green Party, Robert Hayes for the Buffalo Party and Stacey Strykowski for the NDP. Yorkton This Week will be asking all candidates in the region a variety of questions to see their stance on provincial issues.

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Ritchie-McInnes wants Councillor seat

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Among the new faces seeking a seat on Yorkton Council is Lauretta Ritchie-McInnes.

Ritchie-McInnes says she wants to be part of the municipal discussions as they most keenly affect the people living in Yorkton.

“I believe that municipal politics is the most personal level of government because the decisions made by City Council have an impact upon everyday life,” she said in material shared with Yorkton This Week Monday.

“The services that people depend on every day, such as water and sewer, how we move through the City on road-

ways or foot traffic pathways, and how safe we feel in our community and in our homes, are paid for through your tax dollars.”

With that in mind Ritchie-McInnes said money management is essential for Council.

“I commit to ensuring that the City’s financial resources are used as efficiently as possible, to protect the public interest, to be conscientious of the fact that actions have an impact on the lives of all residents and property owners and to collaborate to reach decisions that are in the best interest of the City and the citizens.”

In that regard RitchieMcInnes said she believes her background will be both an asset and her guide in making deci-

Lauretta Ritchie-McInnes. sions.

“My character is what leads my decision-making process,” she said, citing, “being raised on a multi-generational farm east of Yorkton, certain principles were nurtured which guide my personal life and professional

choices to this day. My family holds community service in esteem and believes it is necessary.”

Ritchie-McInnes said she has tried to be involved where she can in the city.

“In addition to the Soup Haven and the DreamCentre’s Pastor’s Council, I serve on the Yorkton Public Library Board (YPL) and the Protective Services Committee (PSC).”

The City committee positions are important as they provide insight into the workings of the city.

“Through the two City appointments, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the City’s departments to gain insight and a working knowledge of the City’s priorities by way of

the strategic plan,” said Ritchie-McInnes. “Often, when making decisions about the YPL and PSC, I have emphasized and pointed back to the City’s current overall plan.”

The City’s plan has to be foundational, said Ritchie-McInnes.

“I believe that an effective City Council must establish and champion a strategic plan for the City’s infrastructure and services,” she offered. “I believe that through working together much can be accomplished and that it the responsibility of both Council and Administration to work tirelessly to ensure that every dollar of Federal and Provincial money is leveraged in order to benefit Yorkton.”

Ritchie-McInnes said

she is also prepared to research what is best for Yorkton.

“Through the coresearching and co-authoring of four books, with my husband Elmer, I have developed the skill set necessary to drill down on issues and find the facts,” she said. “ A d d i t i o n a l l y, for nearly 25 years, I have worked as a Constituency Assistant for the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly.

I understand legislative systems but I have never stopped learning. I embrace lifelong learning and availed the opportunity to study Project Management and Professional Leadership and Management at the Parkland College here in Yorkton.”

Rosluk back for second municipal run

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Jordan Rosluk is taking another run at earning a seat on Yorkton Council.

Rosluk, who has called Yorkton home for the past 24-years of my 31 years and is a graduate of Yorkton Regional High School was on the ballot four-years ago, (2016), as well.

“After the election people encouraged me to run again as they were impressed with my commitment of attending every Council meeting during the year leading up to the election, and they thought my plat-

form was very good but that I needed more life experience,” he stated in a release to Yorkton This Week. “I followed their advice and I have since become a first-time homeowner, traveled half of Europe, and met the love of my life in Lviv Ukraine; last November we married in Palanok Castle, Mukachevo Ukraine.”

The European experience is one that has helped Rosluk gain perspective on things in Yorkton.

“My travels throughout Europe have also helped me to see more of what we are doing well as a city, and where we

can also make improvements,” he said. “I now have the benefit of being able to see Yorkton from a different perspective, through the eyes of my immigrant wife. With my loving wife Natalia by my side, we are looking forward to beginning our family and contributing more to our community to help Yorkton live up to our motto ‘where good things happen’.”

That said Rosluk said what he was committed to four years ago remain important in his mind in this election’-- a safe community, a healthy business environment, and a fiscally responsible Council.

Jordan Rosluk In the release to YTW Rosluk noted among things he supports are: • a balanced approach to governance in respects

to fiscal and social issues; • a co-operation between the City and community groups to share the responsibility of building a healthy society; • resisting another COVID shutdown of our city, and recognizing that places of worship, community service groups, etc. are essential to the health and well-being of our residents especially in these difficult times; • no property tax increases for 2021; • a City Council wage reduction, or at the very least a Council wage freeze over the next four years; • freezing all future

non-essential building projects until 2022; • improving the business environment in Yorkton through reviewing current city practices and consulting with the Chamber of Commerce and other business owners; • hiring more municipal RCMP officers; • and applying to Transportation Canada for a “Request to Stop Train Whistling” at night.

“I am asking for your vote to represent your voice in Council, and to contribute to the sevenperson team you will help to build when you get out and vote on November 9,” said Rosluk.

Newcomer Scott Sharpe seeks Council spot

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Scott Sharpe is one of the newcomers on the ballot for Yorkton Council in the upcoming municipal election in November.

Sharpe said he is running because he believes “in this city and the people.”

In a release to Yorkton This Week the 39-year-old also suggests his background can be an asset.

Sharpe spent the first part of his career working on a social work degree while working in human services, including SIGN, working with both at risk youth and in metal health.

In 2007 he started his electrical career, as a journeymen electrician, working in both the public and private sectors.

Sharpe currently works as maintenance electrician at Yorkton Reginal Health Center.

“I believe my con-

struction and maintenance background will add value to the council table,” he said.

Sharpe said the ongoing pandemic was the impetus for his decision to seek election to Council.

“The impact from COVID is still being felt and will for some time, and may get worse before it gets better,” he said.

“The belief that will drive all of my actions will be, supporting the

local small business community, asking and helping them to support our local non-profits and charities as they serve so many and like most are struggling financially right now,” he said.

As for how to do that, Sharpe said it starts by listening to the community, suggesting “you find local solutions to local problems by engaging the citizens of Yorkton.

“We need to find new and safe ways to come together to celebrate

this City and its residents, there are so many amazing people doing amazing work.

“My belief is, as the speed of life and the pandemic try to separate us, we need to come together in new and safe ways to support each other. We win together Yorkton.”

Sharpe is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in the city and has lived in Yorkton for 33-years. He is married with two children.

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realize.

“Everybody has a connection to it, whether we know it or not,” said O’Soup.

The project has had the support of the City of Yorkton, but Mayor Bob Maloney noted that this wasn’t always the case, and previous councils were not always on side, but that the dedication of the Brick Mill committee and the work that they’ve done has been what has turned people around. When the project began, there were considerable obstacles

to overcome, including structural stability and major damage. However, saving the building is vital because Yorkton has lost a great deal of its heritage already.

“We haven’t done a good job of protecting history in the city. In fact, we haven’t been proactive at all and I think this is one of the few projects that council has gotten behind. The reason behind it is because of the committee that came together to save the mill.

They’ve done a lot of terrific work. I mean, this is

the only brick mill left in Saskatchewan, I mean it’s the oldest historical building we have left. It’s the historical building that we have left in the city, and I am so pleased that so many people have come together to save it. I think it behooves council to stay on the right side of this project, I see nothing but good things for this site and what’s being developed here.”

Maloney is also impressed by the wealth of information on the boards at the site.

“If people haven’t seen the story boards yet I encourage them to come and look. I consider myself to be a bit of a Yorkton historian, and there are pictures on this board that I have never seen.”

Maloney also said that the Yorkton Tribal Council’s involvement has been something that was important to get a more complete view of the history of the region.

“If you’re going to tell their story, they should be telling the story.”

The society is now

looking for sponsors for panels. For an eight by eight panel the cost is $2,000.

“The more we pay this off, the more we can move forward with other developments,” said Pearen.

The next step for the Mill is the addition of an interpretive centre. The plan is to make a twostorey structure inspired by the railway station, in the same rough footprint as a building that was torn down. It will tell the story of grains and milling in Saskatchewan.

MILL Continued from Page A1 somebody’s coming, bring your grandson, bring your granddaughter, that’s the only way we’re going to learn it.”

She also notes that it’s often the case that people don’t know how First Nations history and the Brick Mill intersect.

Since the initial push was towards making people farmers on reservation, she said that the Brick Mill was an important link in the chain for the reservations that surround Yorkton, something many people don’t

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NDP Leader Ryan Meili, centre, unveiled the party’s full 2020 election platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9. Photo courtesy Ryan Meili Facebook page

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Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe released the party’s full election platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9. Screen capture from Scott Moe Facebook page

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By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Saskatoon – The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) announced it complete 2020 election platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9, focusing on “People First.�

NDP Leader Ryan Meili said, “This past six months has really shown the strength of Saskatchewan people.

People have stepped up in remarkable ways to keep each other safe, and to help each other out.

The government hasn’t stepped up in the same way. They haven’t had our backs the way that they should. We need a premier that won’t ignore the problems Saskatchewan is facing.

We need a government that understands what Saskatchewan people are going through, time and again. Scott Moe and the Sask Party have shown us that he isn’t that Premier, that they aren’t that government.�

He continued, “This election, the people of Saskatchewan have a clear choice. A choice between austerity, cuts, privatization, more bad decisions, more broken promises, or a government that will make the investments to put people first. Get our economy moving, generate the revenue need to pay for what matters most. And to help each other out through this difficult time. The cuts

on offer from Scott Moe are a bad idea anytime.

But right now, they’re downright dangerous.

Unfortunately, that’s all that’s on offer from the Sask Party. It’s all they’ve got. They’re out of ideas and spinning their wheels. They’re satisfied, and the only thing they have to offer, the people of Saskatchewan are more empty promises and deeper cuts.�

Platform The NDP promised to “appoint a panel of experts to open the Sask.

Party’s books, tell the true story of our finances and advise us on how to build our province back stronger than ever.�

On health care, the NDP promise to end short staffing in primary care, long-term care and acute care by hiring 100 doctors, 150 registered nurses, 300 licensed practical nurses and 500 continuing care aides.

Better home care would allow seniors to stay in their homes longer.

Minimum care standards would be implemented in long-term care facilities. There would be an independent “Seniors Advocate.�

Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert would see dedicated mental health emergency rooms. A $2 million opioid and crystal methamphetamine strategy would be implemented, along with a $5 million suicide prevention strategy. Addiction treatment would get an additional $10 million.

Public health would be given $1.5 million to prepare for future outbreaks.

Insulin pumps for Type 1 diabetics would be covered, as would continuous glucose monitoring for minors.

For education, smaller class sizes would be a priority, particularly in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic. The NDP would fund 1,000 more teachers, 700 more educational assistances and 400 caretakers. There would be 50 school-based mental health and addiction nurses hired as well as other mental health supports. The NDP would spend $3 million on a rural education strategy for small-town schools.

The NDP would implement “affordable and accessible $25/day childcare, fix the childcare subsidy and create 2,200 new spaces each year to help struggling families.�

Student loan interest would be eliminated. Children leaving foster care would get free tuition. Funding would be restored to the Northern Teacher Education Program, and First Nations schools would receive equal funding.

On the economic front, several points would specifically undo recent Sask. Party initiatives. The Saskatchewan Transportation Company would be rebuilt and a film tax credit would be restored. Labour legislation would be changed “so that workers can join unions, have safe

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Saskatoon – After over a week of making piecemeal policy announcements, the Saskatchewan Party released its complete policy platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9.

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe cited new jobs number released earlier that day, saying, “Just this morning, the new job numbers from Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan created 8,700 new jobs in September.

Our unemployment rate fell to 6.8 per cent, the lowest in the country, for the second month in a row. That’s thanks to you, Saskatchewan. Thank you “You’re shown that we can reopen our economy.

You have shown that we can bring back jobs.

You have shown that we can control the spread of the COVID-19 virus at the very same time.

Saskatchewan now has one of the lowest rates of active cases in the country. And at the same time, we have one of the strongest economic recoveries underway in Canada.�

Moe said, “Our economic recovery is now underway. And the question in this election is.

Who do you trust to keep that recovery going well?

The Saskatchewan Party has a plan for a strong Saskatchewan. It’s a plan for a strong recovery. It’s a plan to make my life more affordable for everyone. And it’s a plan for growing Saskatchewan. It’s a plan for strong financial

math, and a balanced budget by 2024.�

The 50-page document will be sent to all voters in Saskatchewan, Moe promised.

Platform The platform focuses largely on the Saskatchewan Party’s record since coming to power in 2007, as opposed to new promises. Those promises, comparatively speaking, are relatively few compared to elections past.

The Sask. Party platform has emphasis on a strong recovery from the economic hit caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, affordability for Saskatchewan citizens, growth and strong fiscal management.

When asked about how the province will return to balanced budgets, Moe pointed out that several of the measures are short-term – like the home renovation tax credit or the 10 per cent cut in SaskPower bills.

Several major points were announced in either the lead-up to the election, or in the first days of the campaign.

Prior to the election, urgent care centres were promised for Regina and Saskatoon at a cost of $15 million each, meant to take the burden off hospital emergency rooms there. A new crystal methamphetamine treatment centre opened in Estevan and $1.2 million in suicide prevention funding was announced.

Numerous new school or school renovation projects were announced, as was $51 million from the education COVID-19 contingency fund for pandemic support. Several

of the education, health and highways announcements fell under the broader $7.5 billion twoyear capital investment plan.

When the campaign fired up officially, the Saskatchewan Party promised SaskPower would provide a 10 per cent rebate for one year on power bills, as part of a pandemic relief measure. Small business taxes would be reduced from two per cent to zero until 2022, then come back to one per cent in 2023 and two per cent in 2024.

The Sask. Party would add 750 licensed homebased childcare spaces, and grants for childcare providers would be boosted. Tax credits for children’s activities would be restored.

They would expand financial support for the treatment of children with autism and diabetes, and remove the age restriction for insulin pump coverage.

Seniors would see a 50 per cent reduction in ambulance fees, and no fees for inter-hospital ambulance transfers.

They would also see an increase in the Seniors Income Plan from $270 to $360 per month, phased in over three years. Longterm care and home care would see an additional 300 continuing care aides hired.

Community rinks and the Royal Canadian Legion would see support. The Saskatchewan Advantage scholarship would be increased to $750 per year.

Trade offices would be opened in Tokyo, Singapore and

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Politics Having trouble keeping up with all the election promises in the 2020 campaign?

Well, don’t blame yourself.

They were coming fast and furious even before this campaign started. And - notwithstanding the reality of a $2.1 billion deficit in the current budget and a $24-billion debt - they haven’t slowed down.

So let’s take a breath and catch up with the hundreds of millions already promised.

It began as early as last June/July when the NDP rolled out its “People First Recovery plan for COVID-19” that called for “fixed COVID-19 testing”, “smaller class sizes” and extra money for everything from bussing to substitute teachers to distant learning to cleaning supplies and personal protective wear. After the NDP promise, the Sask. Party government did come through with extra money for most everything except smaller classrooms … although the NDP said it was not enough.

August was quiet but September prior the election call was filled with more NDP promises beginning with a $25/day child care and 2,200 new spaces and $100 rebates for drivers while cutting their SGI auto insurance rates by seven per cent.

The NDP last month also promised to spend $5 million to hire 50 more mental health specialists and another $5 million more so school divisions could pay for more child psychologist services. It promised $10 million to “reopen rural emergency rooms” and another $10 million to address chronic rural hospital short staffing plus unspecified capital money to “fix crumbling rural hospital infrastructure”.

All this put the NDP way ahead in the promise game, but it sure does seem Premier Scott Moe has tried very hard to catch up.

One day after the election call, the Sask.

Party promised a 10.5-per-cent tax rebate on home renovations to $20,000 quickly followed by the a one-year, 10-per-cent rebate on SaskPower bills paid through general revenue.

The Sask. Party then announced its Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship for postsecondary students, offering them $750 per year.

Then came the Sask. Party’s call to reduce small business tax rate from two per cent to zero for two years, then one per cent until July 2023. That was followed by the governing party’s promise to resume the Active Families Benefit a policy that was a victim of the 2017 budget cuts.

Under the new plan, parents can apply for $150 per year per child and $200 for children with disabilities.

The Sask. Party also promised 750 new childcare spaces.

As of the writing of this, the last Sask. Party promise has been support for the autistic $6,000 for children under age 12.

But the NDP certainly hasn’t rested on its pre-election laurels. Among its many promises since the election call have been the hiring of 1,000 health care workers. This would be in addition to “the best home care in Canada” that includes hiring 700 additional home care staff for medical care, cleaning, cooking, and repair assistance.

Some of the NDP post-election-call promises are rounding out previously announced commitments that would include $125 million for school divisions to hire 1,000 teachers, 750 educational assistants and 400 caretakers.

The NDP also announced $3-million as part of its rural education strategy.

Some of its promises are hard to tabulate in simple dollar figures. This would be the case with the NDP’s accountability strategy that includes a public inquiry into the Global Transportation Hub, banning corporate and union donations, stronger conflict of interest rules for MLAs and closing lobbyist loopholes.

Still others like a $15 an hour minimum wage pay equity legislation and banning employee dress codes at workplaces that force female employees in bars and restaurants into high heels and short skirts are less about tax dollars.

They will, however, have a direct impact on how businesses operate.

But by any measure, it’s already been a costly campaign.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Brick mills project next worthy effort for Council O

ften the best projects undertaken by our City are those spearheaded by groups within the community.

A great example is the major renovation to the grandstand agreed to at the most recent regular meeting of Yorkton Council.

The project was brought to Council by the Yorkton Exhibition Association with a plan that had the group asking for the City to cost-share the work, but with a willingness to contribute as well.

As was pointed out at the time during Council deliberations it is difficult for Council to turn down projects where the community has agreed to cost-share the work. (See the full story in the Oct. 7 edition of Yorkton This Week or online at www.yorktonthisweek.com) It’s not the only case where the City has cost-shared projects, being supportive of community-led work. One can look at work done at Deer Park Golf Course, where the club there made contributions as another example.

Council is going to have another opportunity to partner with a community group soon.

This past week the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society reached a major milestone, unveiling signs detailing the history of the mill so people can now learn more about the history of the region, starting with the First Nations and continuing to today. (See related story Page A1).

Larry Pearen with the Mill Society said it’s exciting to have something tan-

gible they can show the public. Over $330,000 has been raised so far for repairs, and they are almost at the point where people can again enter the building safely, and the signs are another part of the larger plans for the site.

So work on the old brick mill is ongoing, but to fully realize the vision of the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society the City will need to be involved financially.

At the July 29, 2019 Council meeting, the Society requested additional funding from the City for further improvements and expansion plans for a Brick Mill Interpretive Center. The estimated cost of the entire project at the time was $1,300,000 and the request was for the City to commit $300,000 to show support.

The request was referred to 2020 Budget deliberations, but the project was cut from the final budget when it was approved in December 2019.

“During 2020 Budget talks, the project was declined primarily because of concerns regarding long-term sustainability,” said City Manager Lonnie Kaal at the time.

With the signage now up, the Society is going to want to take its next step, and that means it will soon be time for the City to come on board as a funding partner, or to say no and leave the work of the Society in limbo.

This is going to be an interesting decision for Council when it comes to the table again.

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BILLION Continued from Page A3 workplaces and get fair contracts from employers.”

Crop insurance rates would be lowered for new farmers to help them get started and $20 million per year would be provided to increase AgriStability reference margins.

The NDP would remove the PST from construction labour and improve rural high speed internet and cellular service. SGI would lower rates roughly $85 per vehicle, and provide a $100 rebate for all policy holders.

Pay equity legislation would be enacted and a $15 per hour minimum wage would be implemented, phased in over the first term.

A provincial “Buy Saskatchewan” campaign would be initiated.

Improved recognition

of foreign credentials would be implemented for new Canadians. A retraining program worth $10 million would be put into place. A provincial government and Crown corporation internship program would be created.

By 2030, the NDP would see Saskatchewan move to 50 per cent renewable and nonemitting electricity generation, with a legislated target of 100 per cent emissions-free electricity by 2050. Geothermal power production would be encouraged, as would small-scale power generation, including municipal, First Nation and Metis communities generating their own power.

In a broader context, under “All of us, together,” the NDP would spend $10 million acting on the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation

Commission. They would work with the federal government, First Nations and Metis governments to “close the gap in health, employment, justice and education between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.”

There would be a $5 million poverty reduction strategy and doubling of a gang-prevention strategy. The child welfare system would be reformed.

A Ministry of Northern Affairs would be reimplemented.

Dress codes at work that make women feel less safe, like mandatory high heels, would be banned. Legislation would officially recognized gay-straight alliances “to ensure safety and support for all our students.”

Children would be taught “respectful rela-

tionships, including the importance of consent.”

The NDP would “Eliminate predatory lending through a cap on interest rates and a cap on cheque cashing fees.”

There would be a disabilities strategy and restoration of the family class for the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program.

On the political front, the platform states, “Our top priority is finally making it illegal for people from outside of Saskatchewan to donate to political parties and banning corporate and union donations.”

The NDP would call a public inquiry into the Global Transportation Hub and Regina Bypass.

Stronger conflict-ofinterest rules would be brought in for MLAs. All lobbying would be made public. The Provincial Auditor would report on

the state of the province’s finances prior to each election. Commercial development in parks, like Regina’s Wascana Park, would end.

On “Building Saskatchewan,” the NDP would focus on a “Sask-First procurement policy.” Instead of building “mega-schools,” the NDP would build small local schools and end the use of public-private partnerships for government projects.

Prince Albert would get a new bridge and a new hospital, “not just a glorified renovation.”

Southeast Regina would get a new high school. Wollaston Lake would get an all-season road.

Regina would see a new surgical centre.

Community rinks would get a grant program restored. The NDP would also “Clear the $5 billion

backlog on upkeep for our schools and hospitals, starting by increasing spending on deferred maintenance in healthcare and education infrastructure by 50 per cent.”

The 22-page document is “fully costed and have been reviewed”

by Rob Gillezeau, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Victoria.

The platform lists $171.7 million in new spending in 2020-21, $598.9 million in 2021-22, $628 million in 2022-23, $658.4 million in 2023-24, and $687 million in 202425. That would result in a $2.3 billion deficit this year, $1.95 billion in 2021-22, $1.48 billion in 2022-23, $998 million in 2023-24, and $563 million in 2024-25. There is no reference to balancing the books within the next four years.

Chamber to host BRICK MILLS all-candidates’ forum for Provincial Election October 15 The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce will host an All Candidates’ Forum Thursday Oct 15 for the Yorkton constituency candidates in the upcoming provincial election.

The Forum will be held at the Gallagher Centre beginning at 7:30 PM. The Chamber is pleased that both Carter Antoine representing the NDP; and Greg Ottenbreit, representing the Sask Party; will be in attendance.

Marty Sveinbjornson, Chair of the Policy committee described the format of the Forum.

“Prior to the Forum, the Chamber will send 6 questions to each of

the candidates relating to the Yorkton business community”, he said. “The candidates will each be given an opportunity to respond to those questions.”

The Chamber invites the public to submit questions as well. “The public can submit questions to the Chamber by emailing them to jpolegi@yorktonchamber.com or sending them on facebook live”, said Sveinbjornson. He added that the questions will be selected randomly by the Moderator.

Due to the restrictions placed on gatherings by the Sask Health

Authority, the Forum will not be open to the public. However, there are a number of ways the public can view or hear the Forum. The event will be broadcast live by The Rock 98.5 FM and Access Communications on channels 7 and 507; and on facebook live.

The Chamber thanks the public for their patience and understanding. The Chamber encourages everyone to tune in to the Forum to learn more about the candidates and how their respective parties stand on the issues and opportunities facing the people of Yorkton.

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Continued from Page A4 One can hear the suggestions of the impact of COVID already as a starting point of debate, but Council must be careful or the City may stagnate with nothing being done in the next few years citing COVID. If a business sees the constant fear of Council, what message do they receive if thinking of investing here? Is it to put the dollars under the mattress and wait things out?

Then there is the question regarding longterm sustainability of the build the Society envisions.

While reasonable, Council must realize that Deer Park Golf Course rarely covers operational costs and a return to reserves for capital in a year. Nor does the Access Communications Water Park, or the Westland Arena, or the Kinsmen Arena where the inability to generate money to reserves from operations is now an issue when replacement looms.

The fact is municipalities must make investments in areas of recreation, and culture because they don’t often generate sufficient profits to be viable as a business.

That is why munici-

palities build arenas, curling rinks, swimming pools, libraries, art galleries, and help maintain history.

It is that responsibility Council needs to factor in when they again debate the Mill Society request.

Drive around the city and look for our community’s history; it is all but gone, relegated to the black and white pages of a history book or two. The mill project looks to preserve one of the last sites in the city as a gathering place for the community to be surrounded by its history. That has value beyond the bottom line of a ledger.

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Trevor attended my church’s youth group.

No fan of boys, I paid no attention to him at first.

But one evening he sat down at the piano in the rec hall. His long fingers trickled over the ivories like a rushing stream. He had no music. He didn’t look down, just kept talking to those who’d gathered round, singing and making requests. Soon he became the most popular among us.

Trevor had a gift. Even as a teenager, he freely shared it. We loved him for that.

Ever since, I’ve adored live music. Fingers stroking keys. Plucking strings. Pressing valves.

Hands and sticks slap-

ping skins, breath blowing through holes. Gifts developed. Gifts shared.

Gifts joyfully received.

COVID-19 restrictions have curtailed, even killed many joys.

But the pandemic has also allowed countless artists, including musicians, to share their gifts in beautiful, creative ways. The Preacher and I have enjoyed virtual and home concerts from people like Dino, the Gettys, Andrew Lloyd Weber and many others.

They offer their music not for profit, but for the love of making and sharing it. They remind me that a gift not used is a gift abused. It’s why I keep writing this column.

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Sunny Side Up Why the Preacher keeps preaching, and why Marta Becket, dancer of the Death Valley desert, kept dancing, even when no one showed up to watch. (One day I’ll write about that remarkable woman.)

From some musical artists, as it did with Trevor, music seems to

flow from some inner fountain. A great memory and the instinctual gift of playing by ear, both developed through years of practice, make that possible. I saw those same gifts in our children, and now growing in our grandchildren.

After years of study under excellent (and

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also gifted) teachers, I’m astounded by their skill.

That they also share them with others fills me with joy.

Yesterday, as I sat at my computer at work, the funeral of former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner played in the background. I had my back to the screen until a beloved voice, singing a beloved song, surprised me.

That’s gotta be John, I thought, turning in my seat. Sure enough.

The camera focussed for a moment only on the snow-white head of Canadian tenor, John MacDermott. “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound‌â€?

John’s God-given gift has cheered millions around the world.

Through his music and an article I wrote about him years ago, he has also become a friend. We don’t communicate often, but I fired off a quick email, thanking him for the beautiful moment of surprise and remembrance. He responded with gratitude.

1 Peter 4:10 reminds us that God gives everyone gifts—not to keep, but to give away. To serve others, as demonstrations of Divine grace.

What are your gifts?

In these days, when fear and perplexity threaten, may I encourage you to use them to bless others?

returned to balance in 2024, as our economy grows as our economy recovers, so will our provincial revenues.

Which will mean a balanced budget by the year 2024, while continuing to invest in important public services like health

care, like education and public safety. That’s a far cry from the NDP’s reckless unaffordable plan that will drive up the deficit, it will drive up your taxes. And you will still never see the budget back in balance,�

Moe said.

PLATFORM Continued from Page A3 New Delhi, focusing on agricultural exports.

While the platform noted ongoing support for the energy and resource sector and pandemic relief measures from earlier in the year supporting the oilpatch, there were no specific new promises made.

Under “20 Actions for 2020,� were points like “growing Saskatchewan’s oil, gas and natural resource economy,� reducing interprovincial trade barriers, and “growing Indigenous participation in the economy through the growth of Saskatchewan’s natural resource industries and labour market development.�

On the climate change front, reducing carbon emissions in electricity production and developing small modular nuclear react-

ors using Saskatchewan uranium were mentioned.

Further on, the platform included “30 Goals for 2030.� These included growing the population to 1.4 million people and creating 100,000 new jobs. Growth in exports and their value were emphasized. Increased processing of canola and pulse crops within the province was mentioned. Irrigation is to be expanded. Oil production hitting 600,000 barrels per day, up 25 per cent from current numbers, is a goal. Increasing the annual value of potash and uranium sales were also listed, as well as doubling the growth of Saskatchewan’s forestry sector.

Tripling the growth in Saskatchewan’s technology sector and increasing tourism expenditures by 50 per cent were other goals. Surgical wait

times to be reduced to a three-month target was another goal. Building and upgrading 10,000 kilometres of highways was also included.

All of this is built within a framework of reaching a balanced budget by 2024. The platform noted, “Prior to the pandemic, Saskatchewan was on track for balanced budgets in 2019-20 and 2020-21.� One-time expenses from dealing with the pandemic are the reason for the deficits, the platform said. “The total cost of the Saskatchewan Party platform is $93 million in the current fiscal year, $345.3 million in year 2021-22, $205.3 million in 2022-23, $123.6 million in 2023-24 and $81.6 million in 2024-25,� the platform said. By far the largest portion of that is the one-year SaskPower 10 per cent rebate, totalling $261.6 million out of the

$848.8 million in additional spending, going out to 2024-25.

Moe said, “We want to compare the Saskatchewan Party’s record of growth to the NDP record of the decline. We want to compare our record of building hospitals, building schools, building long term care homes to the record of the NDP who closed 52 hospitals, 176 schools and 1,200 longterm care beds in our communities.�

He said the NDP didn’t have a plan to balance the budget, saying they have a plan to make a plan to balance the budget. Moe said, “A plan to make a plan is not a plan at all. It’s an utter nonsense. The election is on, now. Voters deserve to see your plan, now. “Our plan is fully costed and you will see Saskatchewan’s budget

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Lacombe hogs worth preserving This week is very much a nostalgic one for yours truly, and it all relates to coming across a story from several weeks ago.

The story at www. producer.com which ran in August was about Leah Predy from Ponoka, Alta., who was raising Lacombe pigs after moving back to the family farm a few years ago.

Fewer than five farms in Canada have registered Lacombes today, and Heritage Livestock Canada puts the current population of the species at 10 to 15 adult breeding females and two active breeding

males. These numbers are so low, Lacombes are listed as being in danger of becoming extinct.

That hit a real nerve for me, and even as I type this I feel greatly saddened by the prospect for Lacombes.

The reasons for my sadness are twofold.

In general terms I have always been a proponent that rare livestock breeds need to be preserved because they are part of agriculture’s history, and one cannot predict what genetic traits might serve the sector best in the future.

More specifically to the case of Lacombes,

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Calvin Daniels they are one of the few livestock breeds developed in Canada, in Lacombe, AB. back in 1947, to be precise, and they are a breed of pig I myself raised a few decades ago.

I grew up on a farm where my dad raised registered Yorkshire

pigs. Of course there came a day I wanted pigs I could call my own, and like many kids I didn’t want the same thing dad had.

So, I did some extra chores, begged some extra dollars, and at a swine sale in Melfort purchased an open (not

bred) Lacombe gilt. The seller was good enough to offer to take the gilt home to mate and in about four months I was sitting near her stall in the barn dreaming of the litter she was about to have and how I’d no doubt take the Lacombe world by storm with all her offspring.

She farrowed, giving birth to one bouncing baby boar, which while doubling my herd size, did not exactly do much for the future growth of my herd.

Back then of course, the late 1970s, Lacombes were far from endangered with breeders

such as Ernie Hirsch, who I purchased the gilt from, Doug and son Don Brooks of Rosthern, Ken Leask at Marcelin, and Walter and son Jurgen Preugschas of Five Lakes Farms at Matherthorpe, AB., having sizeable herds that regularly headed to major shows of the era.

To think the breed is now on the brink of disappearing is incredibly sad from my perspective and I am left remembering my past as I also hope for the future of Lacombe pigs.

Calvin Daniels is Editor at Yorkton This Week.

A 1930s-era federal agency helped farms.

It’s time for a replacement, advocates say

By Marc FawcettAtkinson - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (National Observer) Farmers in B.C.’s Kootenay region will be dealing with drier fields in 50 years. They’re not alone.

Environment Canada predicts the upcoming decades will transform Canada’s climate, forcing farmers to re-evaluate everything from which seeds to buy to which pastures their livestock graze. That’s a huge challenge for farmers with no time to pore over scientific studies and models charting how the climate crisis will transform their land.

It’s a challenge advocates say could be addressed with a glance to the past.

In the 1930s, drought, economic depression, and ill-suited farming practices forced thousands off their farms while dust storms blackened the skies. The crisis led the federal government to create the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), an institution that brought together agricultural researchers, engineers, and extension (community outreach) staff to help farmers use their land sustainably — a sort of Medicare for farms.

“It became a body of expertise and understanding of grassland ecosystems, and grazing relationships, and biodiversity. In more recent years they were really looking into how the pasture land sequestered carbon,” said Cathy Holtslander, director of research and policy at the National Farmers Union.

The PFRA endured for the next 77 years, helping Prairie farmers deal with water supply issues, develop drought and flood resilience plans, diversify their crops, and farm sustainably. Researchers with the organization also restored failed farmland into ecologically vibrant grasslands and offered free tree seedlings to farmers who supported native pollinators,

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When drought and ill-suited agriculture devastated Prairie farmers in the 1930s, the federal government created an agency to help them farm sustainably. A similar agency is needed now to deal with climate change, advocates say. slowed wind erosion, and captured carbon.

“These were (among the) federal government’s positive contributions to the public good that people really valued. It was a living, concrete argument for public interest investment in people’s lives,” she said.

The organization was dismantled by Stephen Harper’s Conservative government in 2013. “(Harper government members were) market fundamentalists where the only thing that mattered was profit, and (who viewed) anything that isn’t making money for a business as not legitimate,” Holtslander said.

“They had to take away the good example.”

An example that offers useful lessons for today.

“If we imagine the transition to a climatecompatible, low (greenhouse gas) emissions farming sector, a bunch of things need to happen,” said Darrin Qualman,

a farmer and the director of climate crisis and policy at the National Farmers Union.

Those things include helping farmers access independent agronomists and agrologists (independent agricultural experts) who can help them with everything from replacing greenhouse gas-intensive artificial fertilizers with lowemissions alternatives to sharing cutting-edge agricultural research, developing sustainable irrigation systems, and restoring grassland pastures. “(We need) a proactive agency that would manage and assist in the (agricultural) transition we need to make between now and 2050,” he said.

Such an agency doesn’t exist. Farmers rely on a patchwork of extension services offered by everyone from scholars working on a specific project to product marketing boards to seed and fertilizer companies whose

financial interests might not align with low-input, climate-friendly agricultural practices.

“It’s inefficient, like reinventing the wheel,” said Rachael Roussain, co-ordinator at the Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors, an agricultural extension program in southeast B.C.’s rugged Kootenay and Boundary regions.

“A lot of farmers are trying to adapt (to climate change). They’re increasing their soil moistureholding capabilities (which helps build resilience against drought).

They’re preparing for more variable weather events. But when they can share that with a greater circle of people, they grow and learn faster — and it livens spirits, which is so important in agriculture,” she said.

For instance, her organization supports farmers in parts of B.C. that are far removed from universities, provincial or federal agricul-

tural experts, and other farmers.

That makes it difficult for the regions’ busy farmers to keep up with research and farm trials taking place outside their direct community, or for agricultural researchers to connect with people on the front lines of climate change. (“I don’t think people really understand how busy farmers are,” Roussain quipped.)

The lack of co-ordination results in research projects being unnecessarily repeated and the loss of knowledgesharing opportunities between people across Canada’s agricultural sector, she explained.

And so far, there have been no indications the federal government intends to create an institution that could lead that co-ordination.

“We recognize farmers, foresters, and ranchers as key partners in the fight against climate change, and we will support their efforts

to reduce emissions and build resilience,” said Agriculture and Agri-food Canada in an emailed statement.

That support has included pledging to create a new Canada Water Agency, funding provincial-federal grants to help farmers adapt to climate change, and supporting agricultural research — not coordinating efforts within the agricultural sector, Canada’s sixth-largest greenhouse gas emitter, to reduce emissions and adapt to a rapidly changing climate.

These projects are appreciated, Qualman said, but the need remains for an institution that has staff in the field working with farmers as they adapt.

“The bottom line is we need a lot of help with the big project of maintaining yield and food supplies while cutting (fertilizer and pesticide) use and emissions,” he said.

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October 14, 2020 - October 20, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Mayhew/Darlington Project Phase 3

Broadway and 4th Ave. Streetlights Replacement

Phase 2 of the Mayhew/Darlington Street Project is now complete and the new roundabout in the intersection of Darlington Street and Mayhew Drive opened Monday, September 21. This roundabout has pedestrian light crossings due to the proximity to nearby schools and the Gloria Hayden Community Centre. Detours will continue for traffic on Darlington Street West from the intersection, as work has now begun on Phase 3 of this project. Phase 3 includes the section of Darlington Street from the intersection to the roundabout at Dracup Avenue.

The Broadway Street and 4th Avenue intersection will be closed October 13 to 16 for street lights upgrades. Detours will be in place, see detour below.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 17/2020 VEHICLES FOR HIRE BYLAW Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Yorkton intends to consider approving Bylaw No. 17/2020, known as the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, at the October 26, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw provides for regulation, control and licensing of Vehicles for Hire within the City of Yorkton. A Public Hearing will be held at the October 26, 2020 Regular Council Meeting to allow the public to express their opinion or concern with any of the changes being proposed.

Questions regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to: Nicole Baptist, Bylaw & Safety Supervisor Phone: (306) 828-2425 Email: nbaptist@yorkton.ca

Public Hearing: City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed bylaw and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission, on Monday, October 26, 2020 in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m.

Any written submissions must be received by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 and must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca You may visit our website at www.yorkton.ca to view the proposed bylaw.

Fall Street Sweeping Starts October 13, 2020 City of Yorkton Street Sweeping Map Fall Street Sweeping gets underway Tuesday, October 13, starting at the southwest corner of the city in Section 1 and moving eastward.

It is very difficult to predict how quickly areas will be swept as conditions vary and equipment breakdowns sometimes occur.

If possible, please do not park on the street until you see that your area has been swept, that will assist in efficient cleaning.

Watch for updates on the areas currently being swept on FB. Please contact the Public Works Department at 306-7861760 if you require further information.

Request for Tenders Community Development, Parks & Recreation Facility Snow Removal Tenders must be received before 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 23, 2020 Please send sealed tender clearly marked with the above tender to: cdpr@yorkton.ca Details of Tender: The City of Yorkton is accepting tenders for parking lot snow removal services at the following City facilities: 1.

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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre Yorkton Public Library Tourism-Chamber Building Deer Park Golf Course

Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing.

Tenders received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened.

Contact Person Enquiries regarding the tender procedure and particulars can be directed to: Kurt Stechyshyn Building Systems & Maintenance Manager City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email:

The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Request for Proposals Gallagher Centre Audio & Visual Component Upgrades Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2020 Please send sealed Proposal clearly marked with the above proposal name to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Proposal: The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of turnkey audio and visual systems within the Gallagher Centre.

Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing.

Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened.

Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

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October 14, 2020 - October 20, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Effective October 1, 2020 Mandatory Masks/Face Covering while using Transit In the interests of public health and reducing the spread of COVID-19, Yorkton City Council approved the following requirements for City Transit and Access Transit at their September 14, 2020 meeting to become effective October 1, 2020.

1. Passengers must supply their own masks or face covering* and be wearing them prior to boarding the bus/van. Cloth masks or disposable masks can be purchased at many local stores in Yorkton.

2. If a passenger is not wearing a mask they will be denied boarding. The following passengers will be exempt from wearing a non-medical mask or face covering: a. Anyone with an underlying medical condition or disability which inhibits the ability to wear a mask or face covering – substantiated in writing, by a medical practitioner; b. Children under 5 years of age; 3. It will be the driver’s responsibility to enforce the mask/face covering requirement; 4. If a passenger removes their mask/face covering during a trip, they will dropped of at their stop and told that if it happens again they will be banned from accessing transit for 2 weeks before being allowed to access the service again; 5. Drivers will be required to wear a mask for the duration of their entire shift, even if social distancing can be maintained; 6. A supply of disposable masks will be on-hand for passengers wanting to ride the bus but do not have one for their trip. Supplying a mask is meant to be a one time occurrence and not for repeat occurrences.

7. Passengers wanting to discuss this requirement can call the Transit Supervisor at 306-621-6580 or the City of Yorkton at 306-786-1752.

*To be considered a proper face covering, the following conditions must be met* x x x

Be made of at least 2 layers of tightly woven material fabric such as cotton or linen Fit securely to the head Be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose and mouth without gaping

SaskAbilities operates the City Bus and Access Transit on behalf of the City of Yorkton 162 Ball Road, PO Box 5011 YORKTON SK S3N 3Z4 Tel: 1-833-444-4126, Fax: 306-782-7844

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020

ALL PASSENGERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK TO USE CITY TRANSIT AND ACCESS TRANSIT SERVICES

Please note face shields are NOT approved face coverings.

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Candidates Information - Yorkton Municipal Election Did you know you can review the list of candidates running for office in the Yorkton Municipal Election November 9? Just visit www.yorktonvotes.ca and click on the Candidates tab. A final list of candidates will be published October 9, 2020, following the close of nominations.

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Public Notice is hereby given that in accordance with sections 77 and 82 of The Local Government Elections Act, 2015, the number of candidates for the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division No. 212 Ͳ Yorkton at Large Subdivision Election is equal to that of the number of vacancies, and therefore, a poll is not required.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ABANDONMENT OF POLL Election for Board Trustees Good Spirit School Division No. 204 Yorkton at Large Subdivision Public Notice is hereby given that in accordance with sections 77 and 82 of The Local Government Elections Act, 2015, the number of candidates for the Good Spirit School Division No. 204 - Yorkton at Large Subdivision Election is equal to that of the number of vacancies, and therefore, a poll is not required.

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Mehling enters into Council fray

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Cam Mehling has added his name to the list of those seeking one of the six Councillor seats in the upcoming civic election.

As a near lifelong resident Mehling said he wants to see the city thrive.

“I’ve been lucky enough to call our great city of Yorkton home for 40-years,” he stated in a release to Yorkton This Week. “I am fortunate to have most of my family and friends in the community as well. I did leave Yorkton for a few years to beautiful British Columbia but moved back as I truly missed Yorkton and the people of Yorkton.”

Having lived here for four decades Mehling

Cam Mehling said he has seen good and bad times, and now wants to work for citizens to help ensure the better times return.

“Over my years in Yorkton, I’ve witnessed

Yorkton’s repressed and thriving times,” he stated. “While being passionate for our city, I am committed to seeing Yorkton thrive again through my push for job creation, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility.”

The first step in economic growth comes from local business doing well, suggested Mehling.

“Anybody that knows me, knows that I am incredibly passionate about business, and about seeing Yorkton thrive,” he said. “I have over 18 years of business management and leadership experience, I have founded and started five businesses, I have been hired to build and save a few businesses, and also work as a consultant helping other businesses thrive.”

Mehling noted he has

Sastry taking run at Council

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The field for Yorkton Council continues to grow, this time with C.V. Sastry filing his papers.

In a release to Yorkton This Week Sastry noted as a first-generation immigrant to Yorkton he “instantly fell in love with this city which I call home now.”

“I moved from Red Deer, Alberta, and saw many similarities where Red Deer was a city located in between Calgary and Edmonton trying to find its own identity,” he said.

“I see tremendous potential in Yorkton and I do believe we need to take better steps as a city to attract more businesses, more traffic, and more revenue to Yorkton.”

Sastry said as a more recent addition to the city, he hopes he can bring a fresh perspective to Council.

“As a newcomer to Yorkton, I bring with me no prejudice towards any view and my focus is strictly on improving the city in different aspects like infrastructure

C.V. Sastry spending, revenue generation and tax reduction policies,” he said, adding he feels his general attitude is one that will help too. “I am blessed in having a positive outlook in life in any circumstance and have always believed that those who want change must take the first steps towards making those changes.”

Of course Sastry said the current pandemic is an issue that cannot be ignored at present.

“COVID-19 and the

resulting financial turmoil is just one of the many issues that our city is going to face in 2021 and I want to be part of the council to make decisions that positively impact my city while ensuring that businesses and services do not collapse,” he offered. “I have always been vocal to support locals and have been involved in various local events and I want to further enhance the city’s presence in our province.”

Sastry said it will be an asset that he is approachable for residents as well.

“With my 20-years of background in hospitality around the world, I am comfortable talking to people from different backgrounds and ethnicities and I am very confident that I will be contributing to building a vibrant and more visible Yorkton,” he said.

“I see the other council candidates bring with them a lot of local experience, and I want to be a member who brings diversity, fresh ideas, and a different vision for our city to the team.”

already used the experience gained in other roles in the community.

“I have enjoyed sixyears supporting our community as a director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce,” he said.

With ties to business Mehling said he appreciates the current realities of a pandemic have to be taken into consideration moving forward.

“I’m definitely aware that we are in tough times, that our world is

changing faster than ever, that we have an ageing infrastructure, that some citizens are out of work, and that some local businesses are suffering,” he said. “We need a sustainable economic plan that creates jobs in our city.

“We need to wisely invest in our aging infrastructure system.

“We need to be more fiscally responsible than ever.”

Mehling also noted he continues to learn.

“In 2016, my passion for business led me to get my Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Royal Roads University in Victoria BC,” he said.

In terms of Council he has been learning there too.

“I’ve attended almost every council meeting over the past two-years and consider myself well informed on the challenges facing our city,” offered Mehling.

October 14, 2020 - October 20, 2020

Next Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

CITY OF YORKTON PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED LIBRARY BOUNDARY CHANGE The City of Yorkton hereby gives public notice pursuant to Section 4.1 of The Public Libraries Act, 1996 of its intention to change the library boundary.

Details: On June 22, 2020, City Council approved a motion to establish a municipal library in Yorkton. The current Yorkton Public Library operates under the Parkland Regional Library system even though Yorkton residents pay for all of the operating costs. The objective of this change is to enable the City of Yorkton to directly manage and control the budget, set priorities and establish levels of service delivery for the Yorkton Public Library. In that regard, the City will be applying for a boundary change for the Yorkton Public Library by proposing the boundaries of the new municipal library be those of the existing City limits as outlined in the map below

Information: You can view this notice online at www.yorkton.ca Questions regarding the proposal can be directed to: Lonnie Kaal, City Manager Telephone: 306-786-1703 Email: citymanager@yorkton.ca Public hearing: Prior to applying for a boundary change and in accordance with Section 4 of The Public Libraries Act, 1996, City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposal and all written submissions will be read verbatim unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission on December 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2020. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures (City Clerk) In Person: 2nd Floor, 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: P.O. Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: cityclerk@yorkton.ca

Dated this 8th Day of October, 2020 Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk

School board spots acclaimed

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer There will be no need for local voters to mark ‘Xs’ on ballots for school board trustees.

With the closure of nominations Wednesday for both Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division and Good Spirit School Division the positions were filled by acclamation, with only the number of people needed to fill positions filing papers.

In Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division Patricia Zarkski, Jerome Niezgoda and Doreen Rathgeber will take seats as trustees.

In Good Spirit School Division the positions will be filled by Steve Variyan, Jan Morrison and Gordon Gendur.

As a result of the acclamations Public Notice was sent out that in accordance with sections 77 and 82 of The Local Government Elections Act, 2015, the number of candidates for the for the two school

divisions is equal to that of the number of vacan-

cies, and therefore, a poll is not required.

to our wonderful parents

Fred & Eileen Melnyk On 50 years of being married on October 17.

Love and best wishes for many more Wonderful years together.

Love Holly, Lance & Andrea, family and friends.

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Fall on the links

Summer may be past, and fall upon us, but a sunny Saturday meant golfers were still in the swing of things. A stiff fall breeze meant leaves flying, and balls not always following the hoped for flight paths, but Deer Park Municipal Golf Course was busy with lots of cars in the parking lot, and golfers on the links.

Sask. rider excels at PBR When it comes to professional bull riding few, if any, are better at present in Canada than Kindersley native Dakota Buttar.

While COVID-19 made a shambles of the PBR Canada series of events for several months, when there have been bulls to ride Buttar has been sizzling hot, including starting 2020 riding 11-straight matching a PBR Canada record that he himself held.

Buttar finally came off a bull at the Cooper Tires Invitational in Lethbridge when the circuit resumed in midAugust. He still finished fourth at the event.

As for his hot start, Buttar realizes he was in a definite groove.

“It’s probably the best

start I’ve had going into a season, then the world stopped,” he said in a recent telephone interview.

Asked about the disappointment, Buttar was pragmatic, adding that while disappointment was natural, adding “what can you do about it.”

As for the good start to 2020 pre-COVID Buttar credited home cooking.

“I was just happy to be riding back at home (in Canada),” he said, adding it has been a few years since the focus has been on this side of the 49th parallel being a regular participant in PBR events stateside. “A big part of it is being home, why I had such good luck.”

So are the bulls differ-

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Somewhat, said Buttar adding no bull no matter the country is an easy ride.

“They all can be tough, but there are differences,” he said. “Canadian bulls are a lot bigger than in the US.” A bigger bull can be a little more forgiving if a rider moves a bit too much.

“There’s a little more

room for error,” said Buttar, explaining “bigger bulls have wider backs.” That means when a rider shifts left, or right, he has a bit more bull to stay seated on before leaning too far over and finding the arena dirt as a result.

Born in Kindersley, an area of Saskatchewan better known for grain than cattle, Buttar found his way to bull riding by

way of genetics.

“My Dad rode when he was younger,” he said.

A sister barrel raced too, which meant Buttar tagged along to rodeos, and just naturally took to the bulls.

At 27, Buttar is far from done in terms of riding, but he has some highlights he looks back on fondly already, including winning the Canadian Pro Rodeo title in 2014 and 2015.

“That was a big accomplishment I’m most proud of,” he said.

Buttar has also represented Canada at the PBR Global Cup as a member of Team Canada.

“It’s pretty cool ... an honour to compete for your country. It makes you feel pretty proud being a Canadian. It’s pretty awesome,” he said.

Next Buttar wants a PBR Canada title to add to his resume, suggesting he let the title slip away in 2019 captured

by American Daylon Swearingen at the finals in Saskatoon.

“That’s been my goal the last couple of years,” he said.

And, the form that had Buttar 11-for-11 to start 2020 appears to be holding.

Marking the eighth PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada event of the 2020 season the prestigious Glen Keeley Memorial was held in Stavely, AB. as part of the nation’s Touring Pro

Division recently.

“In form that has been seen twice prior this season, the event was determined by a showdown of titans, as Dakota Buttar (Kindersley, Saskatchewan) covered two-time PBR World Finals selection Tykro Pound Sand (Wild Hoggs/ Corey Chmelnyk) for a monstrous 90.5 points en route to the event win,” detailed a PBR Canada release.

“A storied rivalry, the 27-year-old had attempted the powerful bovine athlete three times prior, with their two most recent showdowns yielding massive scores and event wins for Buttar. First teaming in 2020 for an 87.5-point score at the Monster Energy Tour seasonlaunch in Calgary, Buttar then went the distance aboard the bovine athlete in Lethbridge, Alberta for 86 points, propelled to the event victory in both cities.

“Remaining perfect against Tykro Pound Sand, Buttar was scored a monstrous 90.5 points inside Stavely Arena. The 8-second effort marked his first 90-point ride of the season, and fourth of his career across all levels of competition.”

The win left Buttar with the No. 1 ranking in the PBR Canada national standings, which he still holds onto, one step closer to his championship goal.

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YOUNG - Leonard. Len Young passed away exactly as he wanted to, in his home surrounded by his family. As in life and death, Len was in charge, making a plan and leaving nothing to chance. He was determined to make his end of life journey as easy on his family as possible. He took his last breath on October 1, 2020 at the age of 77. Len was born July 30, 1943 in Yorkton, SK, the youngest son of Jack and Nora Young (nee Benjestorf). He graduated from Yorkton Collegiate High School, class of 1962. Following graduation he held a variety of jobs and each job he had, he excelled and gave 100% of himself. He had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his children. In his younger years, Len enjoyed fishing trips, golfing and playing pool. Although Len enjoyed Sparkles, the first family pet cat, his unconditional love for his Labrador retrievers (Magic and Jessie) was known to all that knew him. Speaking of unconditional love, Len never missed a Roughrider game, spending years yelling at the television, with the exception of a couple good years cheering them on to win the Grey Cup. Although his love for the Roughriders was epic; it did not surpass his love for his family. Len met his wife, Jacquie Haney â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakeâ&#x20AC;? and they had two beautiful strong-willed children. Len and Jake just celebrated 40 years of marriage in January, travelling together to many warm destinations. Len spent his spare time cheering his children through different sporting events when they were young and as they aged, supported them in life experiences. He encouraged and challenged them to become what they are today. When the grandchildren came, Len embraced them with love, care and a sense of humor chasing them around the house, â&#x20AC;&#x153;who else will do the claw.â&#x20AC;? He loved them all dearly and was so proud of each and every one of them. Including his parents, he was predeceased by 3 siblings. Surviving in addition to his wife, Jacquie (nee Haney) Young, are his daughter Tamara Young (Tony Pham), his son Tyler Young; two grandchildren Brayley and Nyelle Pham; brother Bob, Jean Young and Cathy Young and many nieces and nephews. A small family gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 to celebrate Lenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Those who wish to remember Len in a special way can post messages at www.mourningglory.ca. Arrangements in care of Ashley Knash - Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200.

WAGNER - Garry. 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2020.

With great sadness we announce the loss of our husband, father and grandfather, Garry Wagner, who passed away in Calgary on October 3, 2020. Born September 17, 1936 in MacNutt, SK, Garry leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Moira, daughter Kim (Bruce Jones), sons Michael (Ivy), James (Rommie) and Jonty Parker-Jervis (Chantal), 18 grandchildren who he adored, his brothers Dennis (Marlyn), Morley (Carol), plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Iris Torgunrud. Garry loved life and the people in it; we were so blessed to have him as our role model and hero. A work ethic like no other, he was a successful entrepreneur, competitive distance runner, and supporter of numerous charities both financially and through volunteer hours. Ironically he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in his late 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underscoring his tenacity, resilience and the diligent nature through which he lived life. That hypertrophic heart was powerful both physically and spiritually and was symbolic of his ability to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Garry, along with his wife Moira and family, spent his career in the produce business living and working throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. After selling his business he and Moira traveled the world, something they enjoyed and appreciated. But Garryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite place was his lakefront home on Lake Windermere, in BC. Garry was a going concern and although he was not a big man physically, his positivity and presence filled a room. He wanted to know everything about everyone. He made us feel loved. The Westside Rec Centre has lost their most loyal member. Huge thanks to the incredible Dr. Lois Milne, Leah Tschritter-Pawluk, and everyone at Helios Wellness Centres. You gave Garry and his youngest grandchildren time together. Garry was a cancer survivor. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Private Memorial Service will be held at Eden Brook Funeral Home and a Graveside Service will follow in Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca.

KELLER - David Gerald Keller was born in Yorkton, SK on September 11,1954 to Mike and Katherine Keller. David was the fifth of nine children. He grew up on the family farm west of Willowbrook, SK. David attended the Yorkton Regional High School before venturing off to work. David had many jobs in MB, SK, AB, BC. Some of them include building PFRA fence, driving truck, operating equipment, finishing carpentry, and exterior home finishes. David was skilled at all jobs and demonstrated perfection in his work. David found his home in Calgary, AB and spent the last 30 years there.

In his retirement he enjoyed helping his nephew on the farm with seeding and harvesting over the past few years. Recounting stories of farming with his dad as boy and seeing all the changes in agriculture now. David enjoyed hunting in his younger days. He also liked nice cars and trucks and put his time into polishing them all over the years. David had a contagious laugh and was always up for a good joke. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Gerardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church with Father Louis Kim Nguyen officiating. The musician was Julianna Ubongen. The interment took place in the Garden of Devotion, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at baileysfuneralhome.com.

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TREMBLEY - Vivian L. On October 4, 2020, Ms. Vivian Trembley passed away peacefully at the age of 78 following a short battle with cancer.

Vivian is survived by her daughters Kristi (David Williams) and Karen (Greg Smith); and grandchildren: Thomas, Meaghan, Adam, Michael, Amelia, Katherine, Ethan and Jonathan. She also leaves her sister Carolle Trembley (John Palmer) and her nephew Colin Roberts (Glenda).

She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mary Trembley, her sister Bernice Roberts, and her infant brother Frank Jr. Although she will be greatly missed by her surviving family, Vivian was very much looking forward to seeing her parents, sister, brother and Elvis in heaven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society, 13620 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 163 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 0B2.

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HANDE - Allan Tyrone Hande was born to Henry and Lillian (Nelson) Hande on Nov. 8, 1937 at Marchwell, SK. He remembered his baptism at Bethel Lutheran Church in Marchwell on Nov 14, 1943 at the same time as his older sister Irene and his younger sister Jean. His confirmation of faith was on Sept.

25, 1955. Allan was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arla Patterson on Sept. 8, 1957. They farmed on the family farm north of Marchwell. They were blessed with four children. As well as farming, Allan worked for a telephone company installing the telephone lines in the area. Later, he was also the elevator agent at the Marchwell Wheat Pool elevator. In 1974, Allan moved his family to Wadena where he took a job working on a mixed farm. In 1976, the family moved again to Yorkton, SK. Allan worked for a roofing company and a construction company before starting his own carpentry business. With his workers, Milton and Roman, many projects were done. They built houses, garages, decks and various renovations and repairs. As a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Allan headed up the Property Committee for many years. He visited the church regularly to make sure everything was okay. Every Sunday morning in the winter, he was there early to clear the slightest skiff of snow off the sidewalks. He rarely missed a council meeting. Allan and Arla also enjoyed singing in the church choir. Allan enjoyed curling, deer hunting, bowling, and cooking. He helped his family with construction projects and loved driving the combine. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be remembered for his ability to make everyone laugh and his great hugs. Due to failing health, Allan moved to Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home on Aug. 25 and Arla was able to follow on Sept. 24. They were so happy to be reunited. Allan went to his eternal home on Oct 4, 2020 at the Langenburg Centennial Special Care home.

He was 82 years old. Allan is survived by his wife, Arla; and his daughters, Carla (Robert) and Marlene (Duane) and his son Melvin; his daughter-in-law Sandy and his grandchildren: Malcolm, Amanda (Adrian), Preston, Shelbey (Jeff), Mark (Erin); Keith (Nicole), Blair (Pamela); Kyle (Melainie), Susan (Nathan), Kirk (Chelsea), Kristopher as well as 15 great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Fern (David), Heather, Jean (Ralph), and Pam. He is fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

Allan was predeceased by his son Calvin; his parents Henry and Lillian; and his sisters and their spouses Irene (Elmert), Jean and Elaine (Harry); also his father-in-law, Forrest and his mother-in-law Margaret, and brother-in-law Royce. A funeral service for Allan was held on Saturday, October 10 with Pastor Andrew Cottrill officiating.

KRASOWSKI - Mervin Krasowski, loving husband of the late Helen Krasowski, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Dad was born on October 3, 1933 in Yorkton. He was the third youngest in a family of five.

He attended school at Willowbrook from grade one to grade twelve.

As a young man he worked at several jobs but decided to become an electrician. He married Helen Puchala on June 15, 1963. Jeff was born in 1965 and Tammy followed in 1966. With Helen and two small children at home he obtained his journeyman ticket at SIAST in Moose Jaw as an Electrician. His son Ward was born in 1968. Dad always found time to help farm with his brother on the family farm.

He worked for several electrical companies before starting his own business, Skyline Electric, in 1972.

Naomi completed the family when she was born in 1974. Skyline Merv, made many lasting friendships throughout his 27 year career as a self-employed electrician.

Dad and Mom raised us in a home filled with love, laughter, many family gatherings and memories that will last a lifetime. For that we are forever grateful. Family and friends were important to Dad, and spending time with those he cared for made him the happiest. Whether it was at the family cabin at Good Spirit Lake, or on a curling rink or trips to visit those he and mom cared about, Dad always made everyone he met feel like they were the most important person. Dad was never in a hurry and was sure to run into someone he knew almost everywhere he went. We are proud to have had such a caring, selfless dad. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and served them in many capacities. He was humbled when his family was chosen as Family of the Year. He was a faithful member of St. Gerardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church. He was actively involved in all of our activities as we were growing up, and his grandchildren always knew that if Grandpa could, he would be there cheering them on too, whether it be in a rink, or on a cross-country or football field. He was our biggest fan always. Dad was predeceased by the love of his life Helen, his parents John and Katie Krasowski, his parents in law, Anton and Tekla Puchala, his brothers and sisters in law Joe Blazeiko, John Achtemichuk, Martin and Suzanne Puchala, Alex and Beatrice Puchala, Tony Diduck, Russell Terlesky and Lawrence Roubillard. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, his children Jeff (Tamara) Krasowski, Tammy(Bob) Morrison, Ward (Darcie) Krasowski and Naomi (Jason Bansley) Walkington. His grandchildren and lights in his life, Brendon, Austin and Natalie Walkington and Karson and Keenan Krasowski. His brother Borden (Eleanor) Krasowski, sisters Stenna Blazeiko, Della Roubillard and Marion Terlesky. Brother and sister in laws, Victor and Vicki Puchala, Anne Achtemichuk, and Mary Puchala as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who had the blessing of knowing him.

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MUST SELL: 155 4th Ave. N. Yorkton, SK. Taking offers. Call 306-783-8300 after 8pm.

SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for a 3 bedroom home. Fridge and stove included. Well kept, clean and quiet neighborhood. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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TAKING APPLICATIONS for Four bedroom + office. 2 bathrooms, W/D/F/S, No Pets Available Nov. 1. References and damage deposit required. 90 Gladstone Ave. S. Phone 306-782-2363 or 306-6216415.

Suites For Rent SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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Childhood memory of cranberry picking With Thanksgiving just past, the memory of delicious food is still with us, and perhaps you are still enjoying delicious turkey sandwiches and cranberry sauce.

Cranberries are shrubs that grow easily in our climate, and they might be the perfect addition to your yard!

One of my many happy childhood memories is picking cranberries out at the farm. At different seasons, we used to go and pick morels (heavenly cooked with green onions and cream!) but we also used to pick cranberries. They were beautiful as we picked them, just like rubies in our pails, and when we got home Mom would begin cooking them to make the most delicious jam. I still remember the aromatic steam rising from the bubbling pot of jam, and when it was ready to put in jars, Mom always set some aside so that Daddy and I could enjoy some stillwarm jam on the amazing whole wheat buns she used to bake. The jam was the color of liquid gemstones, like melted garnets, and it was as delicious as it looked.

Truly, flavour doesn’t get much better than that!

(Remember, these are not like the cranberries we buy in bags at the store for the holidays.

Those cranberries are from low-growing perennial vines, Vaccinium macrocarpon. These are considered true cranberries. I read that the highbush cranberry is not really a cranberry, since it belongs to the viburnum family, but that’s a technical detail, isn’t

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Gardener’s Notebook it! A cranberry by any other name is still just as yummy!)

So what kind of shrubs are cranberries? Cranberries that are hardy here are often the highbush cranberry, viburnum trilobum.

These lovely shrubs give beauty all season, from clusters of white blooms in the spring to ruby berries in the fall, accompanied by deep red foliage. The berries hang in clusters; they are not as large as commercial cranberries, and a good portion of the berry is taken up by the seed.

But still, cooked and put through a mill or colander, they are a tangy fall ambrosia.

The cranberry does not take up too much space; it can grow up to ten feet high, and six or eight feet across. It’s a very easy-going plant, enjoying full sun or partial shade. It likes average to moist soil, but would not like a dry location. It doesn’t have any pest-problems, and if you have deer visitors in your yard, they probably won’t give your cranberry bush a second glance. And guess what, the cranberry is long-lived, so you can enjoy it for decades.

We have cranberry bushes in our yard, but we don’t use the berries.

By leaving them on the shrubs, we are blessed to have an abundance of birds coming to enjoy the buffet over the winter. When the waxwings come to visit on a snowy day, they look just like a Christmas card, nestled there on the snowy branches munching on the bright red cranberries.

The structure of the cranberry bushes is also important to the birds; the branches come out from a central base, and each stem has many offshoot branches. Even without the leaves, the dense maze of twigs gives shelter and safety for the birds to rest.

This is a great shrub, and one that you might want to consider if you are doing some landscaping in your yard.

The weather is still lovely, giving us a chance to do some last-minute tasks like weeding. Yes, weeding! Some of those healthy looking weeds growing now will be the first things appearing next spring, so best to get rid of them now!

Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their great work.

Let’s pray for health and healing for all, and more of this wonderful autumn weather! Have a great week!

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addresses written down already,” she said.

Legion Poppy Chair Barry Whitehead said poppies will also be available at the same stores as in the past, but because of the COVID situation they will not be manned by volunteers.

The in-store poppies and wreath sales will begin Oct. 30.

Another change this year is that the Legion will not be visiting schools ahead of Remembrance Day, said Johnson.

“We’re working on doing something virtu-

ally,” she said, adding the details “are still to be determined.”

Remembrance Day The local Remembrance Day Services will be going online as well.

“We decided to do this because we’re in a hotspot right now,” said Johnson.

The event will be held at the Gallagher Centre but only with a handful of dignitaries and veterans in attendance.

“It will not be open to the public,” said Johnson.

However, the service will be online for the public to watch via the Legion’s Facebook page.

Johnson said while the Mayor, MLP, MP, Silver Cross Mother and Legion will lay wreaths as part of the ceremony, other official and organizational wreaths will be laid at the ceremonial cenotaph in the Flexihall by Legion members ahead of the service.

A small candlelight service will be held at the Cenotaph on Darlington Street, said Johnson, adding again they are not inviting the public.

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A new chess variant to explore lance, cannon and pawns; moreover, the promotion of pawns can be made accordingly to a different rule: a piece captured by one of the players can return to the game through the promotion of one of the pawns; therefore, the pieces can change their colour.”

So right off the bat I’ll note that having a piece called a ‘car’ doesn’t fit very well with the generally medieval feel that permeates chess.

The car moves along lines or columns, the desired number of squares, which makes it essentially a rook, and the game would be better served sticking with the familiar, although that is a minor point dealing with aesthetics.

What Xodul does offer

There really are a cornucopia, (a good word to work in in the fall), of chess variants out there, but when I get to chance to delve into another one I am always interested.

So that brings me to Xodul, a game that has chess at its heart, but as you will imagine, twists things up a bit.

“Xodul is a tactical and strategy game, which is a variant of chess. This game is inspired on international chess, chinese chess (xiang-qi), and japanese chess (shogi),” explains the introduction on the ruleset.

“In particular, xodul has 10 different pieces from each other: car, knight, bishop, queen, king, wizard, guard,

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THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com is chess on a 9X9 board where the major pieces are all different, (instead of two rooks, bishops, and knights).

So across the array the pieces are car, knight, bishop, queen, king, wizard, guard, lance, and cannon.

The pieces of most interest are the less familiar ones.

Let’s start with the cannon, a piece bor-

rowed from xiangqi. The cannon has a normal movement equal to the car’s movement; however, when it is going to make a capture it must jump over one, and only one, other piece of any colour.

Other new pieces offer more to explore, but are also more complicated to learn.

The wizard has two options:

*the special movement – if the king is not in check the wizard can use the teleport, i.e. it can move directly to any empty square of the board; *in addition, the wizard can move exactly two squares in diagonal without jumping over pieces, for instance to capture a piece (or to defend checks) This is the piece of greatest interest as it offers some interesting option in-game.

The guard has two options: *it can move one square up /down /left / right; *in addition, it can move various squares along its line /column in the direction of its king

up to the maximum of intercepting a coordinate of that king The lance has two types of movement: *it can move to the front any number of squares (without making jumps over other pieces); *in addition, it can move one square in any diagonal Pawns sit in front of each piece.

The interest here is delving into attack and defence strategies with forces being unbalanced in the sense of different pieces on each side of your royals.

The game, designed

by Sílvia M.G. Rodrigues, does have a neat set available, so that is an added bonus.

Check it out at www. xodul.com

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LADIES HIGH SINGLE

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Jerry Gromnisky 265 Jorden Rodin 206 Blair Malysh 264 Cam Louttit 269 Gordon Sarafincian 265 Rick Becquet 297

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Jerry Gromnisky 273

Jerry Gromnisky 636

Rosemary Mandzuk 210

Rosemary Mandzuk 540

Jerry Gromnisky +95

Karen Mehling 227

Karen Mehling 592

Adeline Herman +36

Janice Zwirsky 219 Chloe Decker 299 Rio Sakal 101 Skylar Yurkiw 266

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Keith Gervais +124 Jason Hort +129 Kayden Haas +39 Skylar Yurkiw +84

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Keith Gervais 315 Glenn Betker 335 Jaxon Pletz 148 Adam Becker 191

Cam Louttit 681 Trent Aichele 1051 Bronson Emery 428 Adam Becker 553

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