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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Council takes next step toward new golf clubhouse

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In October 2020, Yorkton Council was given a public look at a very basic concept plan for a new clubhouse at Deer Park Golf Course.

At the time aodbt Architecture & Design presented three conceptual design options for the clubhouse replacement with different levels of service accommodations.

Different locations were also explored as part of the process.

The cost of the project was noted to potentially vary significantly depending on location and size and available such as golf cart storage, and whether City water and sewer is taken to the facility, leaving a range of $2.5 to $4 million or more, details further planning would iron out.

The recommendation of Administration last October was that Council refer the Deer Park Clubhouse Replacement project discussions to a 2021 strategic planning session of Council to determine the preferred option, and further direct Administration to allocate $185,000.00 in the 2021 capital budget to engage a consultant to continue through 100 percent detailed design of the preferred option, once selected by Council.

Monday at Council’s Committee-of-the-Whole meeting the clubhouse project was reviewed again, this time with the goal of establishing the preferred location for a new clubhouse from the three suggested, and to establish a basic idea of what the clubhouse would look like, in order to allow more detailed planning to move for-

Built in the 1950s the existing clubhouse at Deer Park Golf Course has its shortcomings and is deemed in need of replacement. ward.

While discussion ranged over the various options, in the end Council chose a spot for the new clubhouse just south of the existing clubhouse, with a footprint not significantly different than what now exists.

What the new facility will do, if the project ultimately moves forward, will replace an aging structure that has limitations.

“I believe the building (current clubhouse) was built in the ‘50s,” said Mitch Strocen with aodbt.

While being some 70-years old does not in itself mean a structure needs replaced, Strocen said in the case of the clubhouse users needing washroom facilities must go up, or down stairs to access them, which is an issue.

With increased use of

carts more people with mobility issues are golfing, he said, so access to washrooms is important.

In reviewing the presentation from October Strocen did have a word of warning regarding the cost of the project, noting that six-months ago the estimate was very much just that a rough estimate “before cost of materials went absolutely through the roof,” so costs are less known today.

The scope of the project will also impact the final costs, including whether the parking lot is ultimately paved, and whether the City runs water and sewer services to the new clubhouse, or continues to haul in potable water and deal with sewage with a septic tank, offered Strocen.

Strocen also encouraged Council not to

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More contagious COVID variant in area

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The current situation regarding COVID-19 is one where the public needs to remain particularly diligent in its action to prevent the disease and its spread.

That was the clear message from Dr. Ashok Chhetri, Medical Health Officer, Saskatchewan Health Authority in Yorkton in an interview Monday.

The great concern

at present are variant strains of COVID getting a foothold, and Chhetri said they are being seen in the east central area, not that variants of viruses are that unusual.

“All the viruses do change or mutate from time-to-time,” he explained.

In some cases the changes are rather insignificant, and other times changes become more concerning.

“There are three variants of concern in

Canada,” explained Chhetri, adding that the variants of concern are generally “more transmittable.”

In Saskatchewan the so-called ‘UK’ variant is currently of greatest concern as it is “40 to 70 per cent” more transmittable than the initial strain of COVID-19, offered Chhetri.

In addition, variants can be “more severe,” he said, adding they are seeing that across all ages.

With the initial

COVID-19 virus for younger people “it was not that severe,” said Chhetri, but with variants they are seeing younger people facing “dire consequences.”

“We do have variants of concern (in the East Central region),” he said, adding in the past seven days “50 per cent (of cases) are the variant of concern.”

Chhetri said the transmission remains the same, person-to-person droplets being a prime

way, but with the variant the likelihood of a person catching the virus is increased.

So, people need to continue to do the things that have been outlined by health officials for months now, wearing a mask, washing their hands, and staying as isolated as possible, especially from longerperson-to-person interactions.

“Do everything you can to reduce close contacts ... It’s all the pre-

ventative measures,” said Chhetri, adding people just need “to be more vigilante.”

The vigilance is a key to protect the general health care system for everyone, because with more transmittable variants more people are at risk of getting COVID, and with variants being more severe, more patients need hospital care and that puts a strain on Intensive Care Units, said Chhetri.

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Yorkton Legion seeking provincial grant

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Government of Saskatchewan is increasing funding for the Veteran Service Club Support Program from $100,000 to $1,500,000 to continue supporting veterans and their families in Saskatchewan.

“Our government is proud of this increased commitment to Saskatchewan veterans and their family members,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a release.

“This funding will help keep Saskatchewan Legions operational and make the necessary improvements to continue

serving our heroes.”

This program is delivered in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS), Saskatchewan Provincial Command. Registered, nonprofit veteran service clubs

based in Saskatchewan are eligible to apply for grants up to $25,000. Applications are now being accepted with two application intake cut-off dates of April 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021.

This program provides grants towards facility projects, upgrades, renovations

or repairs, access to programming, meetings and events.

Grant money can also be used toward special events, programs and activities that engage the public and advance the work of veteran service organizations.

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Yorkton Al-Anon family group looking to continue to help after 60 years

By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and one group in the City has been making sure that those affected by alcoholism have had a place to share and be supported for over 60 years.

The Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of family members and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

“We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery,” Al-Anon says via

their website. “We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics and by giving understanding and encouragements to the alcoholic.”

Barb has been a member of the Al-Anon group in Yorkton for over 30 years.

“Lots of people focus on the AA trying to keep the alcoholics sober, but for the people who are living with it or have children that are alcoholics, there is no help for them,” she said.

“Al-Anon is a safe place to go to share how you are feeling. I think anybody who has any kind of interac-

tion with an alcoholics would benefit from Al-Anon.”

“A lot of people are afraid to come because of who might be there or what they say, and Al-Anon is a very safe space,” she continued. “I just encourage anyone who is struggling out there to reach out; it will definitely change their life. It changed mine.”

Barb added that during COVID they have seen some new members, but encourages more people to step forward.

Al-Anon groups in Yorkton meet Monday at 8:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Luthern Church and Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Victory Church.

Supporting a growing Saskatchewan tech sector Recently, the government introduced The Saskatchewan Technology Start-up Incentive Amendment Act, 2021. This legislation will extend the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) for five years and meet the needs of the province’s fast-growing tech sector.

“As the province emerges from the pandemic, the government remains committed to creating a competitive business environment that stimulates investment and growth,” Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said.

“The STSI program is well positioned to do this. By reducing the barriers tech entrepreneurs face in accessing capital, the program has been instru-

mental in supporting the growth of tech startups that bring new products to market and create jobs in the province.”

STSI offers a non-refundable 45 per cent tax credit to individuals, corporations, and venture capital funds that invest in early-stage technology companies. Since launching in 2018, the program has attracted $22 million of investment and supported the creation of 144 new jobs among 62 eligible companies. The incentive has increased the size of the province’s investor pool, with 184 investors being approved to raise capital.

One start-up that has benefitted from the incentive is Saskatoon-based SalonScale. Their app allows salon

owners to weigh, track, and charge for the amount of hair colour they use in real-time. SalonScale raised more than $1 million in seed funding in 2019, with more than $700,000 coming from STSI investors. The company has created fourteen new positions since receiving investment and is trusted by more than 7,000 hair colourists all over the world.

“Access to the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive for SalonScale and its investors made a win-win scenario,” SalonScale CEO and founder Alicia Soulier said. “Our Saskatchewan investors were given an incentive that would lower their risk and increase investment, which has positioned SalonScale for success today. It’s great to see the Province of

Saskatchewan supporting startups in this way.”

In addition to extending the program, the proposed legislation will respond to industry feedback and make the following program enhancements: • Increase the amount of capital a startup can raise under the program from $1 million to $2 million; • Set the value of the annual tax credit cap at $2.5 million; and • Extend the investment holding period from two to three years.

These changes will attract larger investments into the tech sector and create the conditions companies need to thrive. Doing so will support the government’s commitment to triple the growth of the technology sector by 2030.

LEGION Continued from Page A1 Ken Gordon, president of Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 in Yorkton, said the local organization applied for funding in 2020, but were declined, noting funding at $100,000 provincially meant dollars were limited.

The group is hoping for a better result this year.

“We’re in the process of doing our application

right now,” said Gordon, adding there are criteria for funding, typically facility upgrades.

With that in might Gordon said they hope to get dollars to help upgrade old fluorescent lighting to new LED lighting.

“It will give a more pleasant lighting effect,” he said, adding “... in talking to the electrician there will be a significant reduction on our power bill.”

In addition, Gordon said they hope to upgrade the flooring in their space.

Gordon also noted $2,500 is being made available to help with operating costs, money they have already applied for.

While admitting the $2,500 doesn’t go far in terms of overall operation costs, “it’s still a help,” he said.

Provincially the funding is seen as a positive.

“I am pleased to

support the Veterans Service Clubs Grant and the increased amount of funding announced by the Province of Saskatchewan,” The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command Provincial President Keith Andrews said in the government release.

“This grant will not only assist our branches with the ability to do renovations to their buildings, but will also allow them to make their buildings

more energy efficient by reducing operating costs and will help recoup some expenses that veteran groups have faced due to COVID-19.”

“The ANAVETS of Saskatchewan appreciate what the Saskatchewan Government and Legion Saskatchewan Command have done over the past two years in facilitating the Veterans Service Clubs Grants,” ANAVETS Saskatchewan Command Provincial President Rick

Taylor said in the release.

“Our units have made good use of these grants and our members have benefited greatly. We are thankful that funding for 2021 has increased substantially.”

More information about the program, guidelines, applications and eligibility are available through the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command at 306-525-8739 or admin@ sasklegion.ca

COVID Continued from Page A1 “It is concerning in Saskatchewan,” he said, adding they are seeing a wider range of ages requiring intensive care with the arrival of variants of concern.

Chhetri said there is concern the capacity in the prov-

ince’s ICUs could be overwhelmed if infection numbers continue to be high.

There is however, some good news.

With the variants currently circulated in Saskatchewan at this time, the vaccines being

given “are still effective on them,” said Chhetri.

Chhetri also noted that all three types of vaccines available in the province are not only effective against variants, but safe to take.

“They’re equally protective,” he said, adding while

people will need a second dose, with one, after 14 days, they will have good protection for up to four months.

That said Chhetri added people should not assume that because they are vaccinated that they can’t in some cases carry the virus, or pass it to

others, because at to-date that data is just not known.

“There’s a small chance you could still be a carrier,” he said.

So, even the vaccinated need to follow protocols at this point.

CLUBHOUSE Continued from Page A1 get too focused on details, because those can be adjusted as the project planning takes on greater structure.

“Until the contractor puts a shovel in the ground, it’s just lines on paper,” he said, adding the plan can be changed as Council finalizes its vision.

The plan finally given the green light was “very similar to what we have now in program areas,” noted Strocen, which

didn’t sit well with all members of Council, Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Councillor Ken Chyz voting against the motion.

Chyz spoke to needing more room in the dining area, adding the time to grow is now, not in a few years. He said the current clubhouse has been added to repeatedly trying to meet changing demand.

“Let’s not be adding things later on. Let’s do it first class right now,” he said.

Hippsley said he comes at it not as a golfer, so he sees it from the view of aesthetics, suggesting the need for “lots of deck (space),” and “lots of glass” to enhance the visual experience.

Hippsley said there is potential to build on the success of the course, if a clubhouse is built to be part of the draw.

“This (the course) is a gem for our community . . . a magnet for tourists . . . a good marketing tool for the City,” he added later

in the meeting.

While details are still being determined, the motion as carried, will see a clubhouse similar in scale to what exists now. It will not include underground storage for golf carts, but what the alternative solution might be was not part of the motion.

Whether City water and sewer should be extended to the course, and whether the parking lot would be paved were also not part of the

motion.

The architecture firm will now formulate more detailed plans in conjunction with engineers, with those plans coming

back to Council in the future.

No date to start work, if the project is even given the final go-ahead was discussed Monday.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Table hockey is almost as much a part of Canadian culture as the actual sport on ice.

Growing up slot hockey boards were the dream of many each Christmas, and the game still has an international association promoting it as a sport in its own right.

Here in Yorkton Ryan Kormos is one of those who grew up playing, and really never out grew his interest.

When asked if he was an avid player, Kormos told Yorkton This Week, “I used to be.

“Growing up I always had a table top hockey and spent many hours at local arcades playing the classic bubble hockey.”

And while life might have subdued the interested, it has been fully rekindled.

Kormos sort of cyber-stumbled upon a hockey table, and boys being boys ended up buying it.

“I happened to come across it on Facebook Marketplace and it was a buddy of mine that had it,” he said.

“I reached out to him and in a typical Saskatchewan-buddy deal we made the exchange for a bottle.”

Initially Kormos thought the table was ‘good-to-go’, but closer inspection showed it needed some TLC. “At first glance I didn’t think it was too bad but as I started to take it apart it was starting to look pretty rough,” said Kormos. “A couple rods were bent, players were broken, the surface was

dirty and stained, the stand legs were broken and a couple corners were broken.”

Suddenly the low-cost hockey table was a restoration project.

“When I started this project, I wasn’t really sure what my intentions of it were,” said Kormos, but he still took the dive.

“Once I reached out to a few businesses online to find parts and couldn’t get any, I realized that either it was going to the trash or I take the time I had to re-create something unique,” he said, Kormos chose the latter.

“Being the hockey fan I am, I just couldn’t let it go and took on the challenge.”

And, he chose to go unique in the fix-up too.

“My favourite hockey podcast is Spittin Chiclets so I decided to roll with that theme,” he said.

Of course that meant some added work, effort and challenges for Kormos.

“There were quite a few difficult aspects -- definitely lots of cursing in the garage -- good thing the music was loud,” he noted.

So what were some of the biggest challenges?

“One of the biggest and most time consuming tasks was building the rounded corners similar to a real hockey arena,” offered Kormos. “Curving wood with assembly cut outs made it very difficult and broke many pieces before finally getting it figured out.”

And with each broken piece, the investment in time climbed.

Ryan Kormos and daughter Camdyn.

“I honestly lost track,” he said when asked how long it took. “My closest guess would be 50-plus hours and I’m sure that’s being modest.”

The time included a healthy dose of education for Kormos.

“I learned quite a few new skills for sure,” he said, adding it did help to have online sources of information.

“Who doesn’t use the Internet for guidance now-a-days?”

That said trial and error was required too.

“Unfortunately this type of project

isn’t super common, so it was certainly difficult to find ideas and answers to problems,” said Kormos.

So what now that the table is ready for puck drop?

“I think I’m just going to enjoy it with the kids and some friends,” said Kormos. “It turned out to be a pretty cool project and story with the acknowledgment and love it got from the Spittin Chiclets Podcast and of everyone else that liked and shared it across social media platforms.”

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Politics The good news is we are getting a lot of vaccines in the arms of a lot of people and it is saving lives.

As of the writing of this, 457 Saskatchewan people have died of COVID-19-related illness — a devastating number. However, compared with Manitoba that saw rampant outbreaks this winter in long-term care homes that have so far produced 951 deaths in that province, we have enjoyed success.

Also as of the writing of this, 21.8 per cent of Saskatchewan people had received their first shot — second best in the nation only slightly behind Quebec.

Admittedly, Saskatchewan also owns some less favourable statistics. Our 36,882 total cases have now slipped ahead of Manitoba (35,4589).

Our current 202 hospitalizations (Manitoba has 138 in hospital) and seven-day average of 274 new cases a day (Manitoba’s seven-day average is less than half of that at 130 cases a day) are both, on a per capita basis, are among the worst in the nation.

What all this means is that while Saskatchewan has managed to keep down the death toll, we are seeing more people and younger people getting sicker. This is translating into longer stays in ICUs, tying up beds.

What we have been doing isn’t working as well as it we need it to work. Things needed to change.

For that that reason, the Saskatchewan Party did the right thing by changing its vaccine rollout strategy and extending some additional restrictions to the entire province.

Neither will be popular with critics of Premier Scott Moe’s government — many of who vehemently argue that the Sask. Party administration needed to be more nimble in its approach to get vaccines to those more vulnerable and needed to got much faster imposing further, more severe provincewide restrictions.

Such criticism has its validity. There has been a penchant within this government to move too slowly and cautiously when it comes to change. This is a growing problem in this third wave where new variants spread more rapidly to younger people who are getting sicker.

With a sizeable portion of Saskatchewan seniors and those over 50 years having received their first shots, it only makes sense to get vaccines to younger people who are most at risk of being potentially exposed because of their jobs.

Mere hours after saying during a rare Saturday morning sitting of the legislature that it just couldn’t move off it’s strategy of mass vaccinations at age-based strategy because it was the quickest way to get the vaccines out, the government opened up vaccines to younger police officers in Regina.

That was followed by an announcement two days later that police officers, firefighters, pharmacists and those who working in places with pharmacies would be prioritized as supplies were available.

Given that many pharmacies are located in urban Safeway and Superstores or in big box stores like Walmart and Costco, that means we may be opening things up to a lot of younger and more vulnerable people working as cashiers.

While this could lead to more protection for frontline workers most exposed to the public, the problem may be that we don’t have the vaccine supply to go around.

AstraZeneca is not being doled out to those less than 55 years old because of rare blood clot cases. Similarly, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been place on pause because of extreme remote incidents of blood clotting.

Given this challenge, it is more important than ever to stop the spread.

To the chagrin of many in the province, Health Minister Paul Merriman re-imposed provincewide restrictions that limit households from visiting and limit church services to 30 people.

Many doctors and epidemiologists worry these measures and strategies are still not enough.

It’s been a long fight, but it looks like we all still have to do more.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Interesting tidbits in clubhouse discussion W

hen Yorkton Council took a look at where exactly a new clubhouse at Deer Park Golf Course would sit, and what scale it will be, at its Committee-of-the-Whole meeting Monday, a few interesting comments came out that weren’t exactly a factor in the decision (see A1 for that story), but are important for the community in general.

The first was debt provided by Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance with the City, who noted the City’s current debt level is only $10 million, with the water treatment plant being paid off in 2023, and the fire hall in 2025.

In terms of Saskatchewan cities Yorkton’s debt load is lower than most, and Stradeski said the position is strong.

Considering Yorkton is allowed to borrow more than $40 million by the province, the ability to take on some major projects certainly exists.

Of course there is no shortage of projects, including the already announced $17 million to be invested in reconstructing York Road over the next several years, and the Deer Park clubhouse.

The clubhouse however can draw on what was the Gallagher Centre levy, not changed to a levy to help with recreation facility projects since the Gallagher Centre payments are over.

The levy generates about $1.15 million, so if the clubhouse heads to the shovel in 2023, a good down payment will be in the bank, and the levy in

place to make the payment.

Of course the clubhouse is not the only aging recreational facility needing replacement, the Kinsmen Arena an obvious priority too, but the levy and low debt load has the City in a good place to take that project on sooner than later too.

Then, also an afterthought in Monday’s discussion there was mention of the potential of condominiums, clearly in this case associated with Deer Park.

Any such development would be a major step for the City to take, but if a goal is for the City to move the course into a position of being fully self-sustaining, not having to rely annually on funds from the general tax pie to cover operational losses and course capital projects, then a condo development might well be the best solution.

Certainly condos on or adjacent to golf courses are popular in other places, and given the beauty of Deer Park it would no doubt draw much interest.

There will likely be those who balk at the idea, but the current Council should be applauded for even taking a look at the possibility.

Certainly moving forward municipalities will need to be creative and innovative and bold to generate the revenues to deal with a growing list of aging infrastructure needs, and condos associated with the City-owned course is worth looking into for those reasons alone.

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Letters to the Editor Time for health vigilance not protest Dear Editor, While out for our daily afternoon drive on Saturday, my husband and I came upon the freedom protestors at the park on Broadway.

We were surprised to see this protest, not because it’s a protest, but because we are surprised people still do not believe what is happening around us.

We choose to comply with all SHA guidelines, and in fact, wish that our Government would put stricter guidelines in place while the variants of concern numbers increase all around us. We stay home and when we visit my elderly parents, we wear masks outside or visit in our vehicles with our masks on. We haven’t seen our friends since last fall. It’s

been an extremely longhaul, one we choose to make because we want to stay safe and keep those around us safe.

I have attached a picture we took on Saturday and acknowledge this woman may have a point.

I’m sure mask makers are some of the only companies making money during the pandemic. I thank GOD, though, that I am able to purchase a mask to stay safe. What price can be put on your health and well-being? Wearing a mask is a simple thing one can do to ensure one isn’t infecting others.

I also want to commend all of the mask makers who are sewing masks for those less fortunate or those unable to purchase their own.

There are so many

organizations out there doing this for the good of the community, not for profit.

It frightens me to read the news these days with all of the conspiracy theorists and anti-maskers, under the premise of freedom fighters. Are you fighting for my freedom to want to go out? As I see it, you’re supporting your own agenda without the consideration of those of us who just want to get back to normal? If there was a regard for others, perhaps the protestors would be having their own interviews/ conversations with the people who were sick from covid. Those who were in ICU and have long-term effects from this crazy illness. Let me ask a question; what’s

cheaper, purchasing a mask or paying for someone to be in intensive care for a month or longer? It is fact that people are getting sick. It is fact that the virus is spread through community transmission and gatherings. Wearing a mask is such a minor inconvenience that it amazes me people hold up a placard to protest it.

It makes me sad to see all of the ‘stuff’ in the news and the video taping to show the world how wronged someone is who doesn’t comply. The young woman in Ontario who didn’t want to quarantine, but had gone away despite the travel restrictions. The young man put on the no-fly zone, because he makes noise! One thing I would

like to remind people is, “don’t shoot the messenger”. The people that you are yelling at are only trying to do their jobs and stay working.

They don’t set the rules but must reinforce them.

Walk in their shoes for a day…

Do we live in a communist society or one where the government, no matter how poorly we might think they are doing, are doing their very best to provide for those not working and to keep people safe?

Our government finally stepped up this week to put stronger restrictions back in place on gatherings. The numbers tell the story!

I just want to say thank you to the Doctors and Nurses who go to

work everyday and have to wear, not one but, many masks and shields to keep safe for 12 hours or longer. Without complaint! Thank you to all the staff at the grocery stores who go to work everyday and wear a mask during your eighthour shift. Thank you to the service workers who were masks and allow me to have the privilege of not having to cook now and again! Lastly, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the people out there, who although they may not totally believe, will comply to make our country a better and safer place AND to get us all out of our houses and living again!!!!

Angela J. Guspodaryk Yorkton, SK.

Government of Saskatchewan announces $50 Million Power Grid Renewal Grant to protect system reliability and build distribution capacity The Government of Saskatchewan, through SaskBuilds and Procurement, has approved a $50 million

capital stimulus grant to SaskPower to protect system reliability and build distribution capacity. The Power Grid

Renewal Grant will enable SaskPower to invest a record $272 million during the 2021-22 fiscal year to replace and

improve its aging transmission and distribution infrastructure.

This grant and record investment will allow

SaskPower Record Infrastructure Sustainment Plan

Residential Smart Meters will be deployed throughout Saskatchewan in 2021. Benefits will include actual meter reads and automatic outage notification.

Replacements to LED streetlights will take place in more than 50 communities across the Province.

SaskPower will invest a record $272M during the 2021-22 fiscal year to replace and improve its aging transmission and distribution infrastructure.

In order to make this investment possible, government has approved a $50M capital stimulus grant to SaskPower to support system reliability.

Work to be Completed by the End of Fiscal 2021-2022 • Transmission Line and Station Refurbishment and Upgrades............................................................$97M • Rural Rebuild Projects (approx. 700km of line) $35M ❍ This program will upgrade lines and move from fields to road allowances • Wood pole replacements (approx. 8500 poles).................................................$26M • Urban Upgrades/Replacements ................$20M • Underground cable replacements and upgrades $20M • Other projects ..................................................$17M • Apparatus Replacement ..............................$17M • Upgrades to protection and equipment to improve reliability ..................................................$10M ❍ Help minimize outage impacts • Rural Three-Phase Projects .......................$10M • Farm and rural residential smart meters (20,000) $10M ❍ Automatic notification of outages and monthly actual meter reads.

• Additional LED streetlights in towns and villages................................................................$10M • Advancing the 138kv Transmission Line in the Meadow Lake area ❍ Improves reliability in the northwest part of the province A significant portion of SaskPower’s overhead and underground rural infrastructure comes to the end of its life every year and requires renewal or replacement to continue to provide reliable service to customers. This record investment, which is a 62% increase over the five-year average spend, will help add to the reliability of SaskPower’s electrical system.

Communities and Regions to Benefit from the Investment Work will take place across the province in many different communities and rural areas, however, of note are the following regions, which over the past five years have been most significantly impacted by the frequency and duration of outages.

Lumsden/Odessa Area - Work will include upgrades to protection and equipment to improve reliability, wood pole replacement, and upgrading lines while

moving them from fields to road allowances.

North Battleford Rural Area - Work will include upgrades to protection and equipment to improve reliability, wood pole replacement, and upgrading lines while moving them from fields to road allowances and cable replacement.

Meadow Lake/Buffalo Narrows Area – Though recent transmission and substation upgrades have taken place, this region continues to be in the top five of worst performing distribution lines. Work will include upgrades to protection and equipment to improve reliability, as well as pole replacements and rebuilds of rural lines. The construction of a second 138kv transmission line into the Meadow Lake area will be advanced, and will provide additional reliability for the area.

Melville/Yorkton Area – Work will include upgrades to protection and equipment to improve reliability, wood pole replacement, and upgrading lines while moving them from fields to road allowances.

Prince Albert Rural Area – Work will include wood pole replacements, upgraded lines, and upgrades to protection and equipment which will improve reliability.

Regina Area –Work to be completed includes updates to protection and equipment to improve reliability, underground cable replacements and upgrades, and wildlife protection on equipment.

Rosetown/Elrose/Beechy Area - Work will include upgrades to protection and equipment to improve reliability, wood pole replacement, and upgrading lines while moving them from fields to road allowances and cable replacement.

SaskPower to undertake additional infrastructure sustainment work and fast-track current projects as part of an annual program to benefit customers in Saskatchewan.

“A stable and reliable power grid is crucial to ensure the safety and security of our electrical system and maintain a strong economy,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan said.

“Between 2014 and 2020, SaskPower invested more than $1 billion to maintain and improve its extensive transmission and distribution infrastructure in the province.

SaskPower’s record investment, bolstered by our government’s Power Grid Renewal Grant, demonstrates our continued commitment to maintaining a resilient electrical system.”

A significant portion of SaskPower’s overhead and underground rural infrastructure comes to the end of its life every year and requires renewal or replacement to continue to provide reliable service to customers.

This record investment, which is a 62 per cent increase over the fiveyear average spend, will help improve the reliability of SaskPower’s electrical system.

“Investing in our power distribution lines,

which provide a vital link to homes, farms and business, makes sense,” SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister Jim Reiter said. “The $50 million Power Grid Renewal Grant will be invested directly into limiting power outages and improving distribution stability for everyone in Saskatchewan.”

Transmission and distribution sustainment activities include wood pole maintenance and replacement, line rebuilds, underground cable replacements, upgrades to protective equipment for electrical infrastructure, and the conversion of additional streetlights to LED in towns and villages. More than 65 per cent of this work will be completed

by Saskatchewan contractors, and the remaining work will be completed by SaskPower crews. The provincial government’s investment will result in the equivalent of 120 to 150 additional jobs over the course of the work being completed.

SaskPower has the second-largest network of all Canadian utilities with 157,000 km of distribution and transmission lines. In addition, SaskPower has the fewest customers per kilometre of line than any other utility in the country.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Invitation to Tender • Gallagher Centre Re-roofing Tender must be received before 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021 Please send sealed Tender clearly marked with the above tender name to: Department of Community Development, Parks & Recreation City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3 Details of Tender: The intent of this tender call is to obtain an offer to perform work to Roof #6 at the Gallagher Centre, located at 455 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK. Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders and www.sasktenders.ca Tender shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing.

Tender 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 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.

Request for Proposals • Grass Cutting Proposal must be received before 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021 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 contracting grass cutting for buffers and ditches and other vacant City owned developable properties.

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: Matt Charney – Parks 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.

GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office................................. 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ...................................... 306-786-1760 Building Services ............................. 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .................................. 306-786-1725 City Clerk ......................................... 306-786-1717 City Manager ................................... 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ............................................ 306-786-1780 City RCMP....................................... 306-786-2400 Communications ............................. 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation .......................... 306-786-1750

Economic Development .................. 306-786-1747 Engineering Department...................................... 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ........................................... 306-786-1740 Fire Hall ........................................... 306-786-1795 Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ............................... 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .............................................. 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780

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April 21, 2021 - April 27, 2021

Next Council Meeting Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Public Notice Assessment Roll

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Bylaw No. 17/2003 required under section 184(2) of The Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

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Bus pass subsidy program continues

By Calvin Daniels Staff writer Saskatchewan residents who receive income assistance will be able to continue buying bus passes at a more affordable price.

The Government of Saskatchewan will contribute up to $1.84 million in 2021-22 to continue supporting the Discounted Bus Pass (DBP) program. The program allows people with low incomes to buy bus passes at a discounted rate so they are able to search for or travel to work, go to school,

attend health care appointments or tend to other daily living needs.

“Having more affordable transportation will allow people with low incomes to be more connected to their communities and contribute to a better quality of life,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said in a recent release. “I am proud of our government’s work with cities across the province to help people with low incomes have greater access to public transit.”

Through the DBP program, the cost of a monthly bus pass

is reduced by $25. Some cities also offer further discounts to those with low incomes.

Clients may purchase their discounted bus pass by visiting the transit authority office in their city or through other purchase options arranged by their city.

Yorkton receives $18,000 through the program.

“We get it on an annual basis,” Lisa Washington, Community Development Manager with the Community Development, Parks & Recreation in Yorkton told Yorkton This Week.

Local SPCA sees pet adoption increase since the start of COVID By: Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and people spending a lot of extra time at home, pet adoption across Canada has skyrocketed.

Pet adoption has increased over 30% from prior to during the pandemic, and for some shelters, in the country they were unable to keep up with the demand for people looking for an animal companion.

Joan Kobylko, the shelter manager for the

Yorkton SPCA, said that they had seen the same type of increase here in Yorkton.

“They’re stuck at home, and they are supposed to stay away from people; what better companionship or way to break that solitude than to have a pet,” she said when talking about some of the reasons why people are adopting during the pandemic. “They demand attention, and they have needs that have to be met. I think pets give us purpose a lot of the time, so when you are sort of down and

lonely, and you can’t be out with your friends, and I think COVID has made people realize that lonely is no fun.”

Kobyloko said that she hopes that these pets find forever homes, not just temporary ones.

“My fear is that once COVID is not a big factor anymore, I do worry that lots will come back. It’s definitely a concern.

She noted that they also have been struggling to keep up with the demand, which is a good thing as the fewer pets in the shelter, the more that have a home.

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“It helps offset the costs for people on social assistance of some sort.”

To be eligible for the DBP program, riders need to be clients of one of the following programs: Saskatchewan Income Support, Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability, Saskatchewan Assistance Program, Transitional Employment Allowance, Saskatchewan Employment Supplement or Provincial Training Allowance.

In Yorkton an adult bus pass is $75, but with the provincial funding the cost is reduced to

$25 for qualified riders, said Washington.

Seven cities across Saskatchewan participate in the DBP program and receive funding from the province to cover the discount for each eligible pass sold. The funding amount is based on ridership.

Since 2007, government has increased its contribution to the program from $12 per monthly pass to $25. To learn more about the program, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/publictransportation/discounted-buspass-program.

Saskatchewan see largest gains in wholesale trade among the provinces in February Wholesale trade up 25 per cent in February 2021 over 2020 Recently, Statistics Canada released indicators showing wholesale trade in Saskatchewan increased by 25.3 per cent (seasonally-adjusted), in February 2021 compared to February 2020, which was the largest percentage increase among the provinces.

Nationally, wholesale trade increased 6.5 per cent over the same period.

“A remarkable 25 per cent increase in wholesale trade growth shows that Saskatchewan is leading Canada’s economic recovery,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “These strong wholesale trade numbers, a leading economic indicator, coupled with the best vaccine roll-out plan in the country,

shows our province will see a quicker economic recovery than other jurisdictions.”

In February 2021, the value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan increased by 4.0 per cent from January 2021 (seasonally-adjusted), while Canada saw a month-over-month decline of 0.7 per cent during the same period.

In February 2021, major increases were seen year-over-year in several sectors in Saskatchewan, including farm products up 39 per cent, and machinery, equipment and supplies increasing 31 per cent.

The value of wholesale trade in February 2021 was more than $2.5 billion.

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Yorkton Crush planning for May play

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer While there remain questions and unknowns the Yorkton Crush are proceeding as if a girls’ softball season will take place this spring.

“We’ve got some plans in place,” said organization spokesperson Jen Stackhouse.

Those plans have included taking registrations, and those are up

some 30 per cent.

“We’re excited to get more than 100,” said Stackhouse, adding they had 72 in 2020.

“Having 100 girls is pretty encouraging – a lot of new families with young girls starting to play.”

New blood in the organization, especially among parents is welcome, and Stackhouse said a number have

already shown a willingness to volunteer to help, and that is important too.

Stackhouse said it is hoped some of the new faces will allow their names to stand for a spot on the Crush Board when the annual general meeting, planned as a virtual affair, is held April 20.

She said a number of directors have girls in the organization about to graduate out, so some

new parents will need to take the leadership.

“Being a parent is more than paying fees and dropping girls off for games,” she said.

As for plans to play, Stackhouse said with added numbers, and COVID restrictions limiting team size to 10, the Crush will have two teams at the U8, U10, U12, U14 and U19 levels.

Initially practices, which they hope begin in

May, will see teams split over two fields at the complex at York Lake Regional Park, said Stackhouse, adding they would then move to playing games within the organization, pending approval from Softball Saskatchewan.

“We’re hoping the first week of May to get things rolling out there . . . We’re hopeful to be able to get right into games . . . It depends on

the return to play protocols,” she said.

Stackhouse said she has also been in conversation with softball organizations in Melville and Esterhazy, and there is interest to play Crush teams this spring.

“That’s in the works.

We’re hoping for the best in that situation,” she said, adding they again await decisions from the provincial organization.

YMH thankful for new SHA program

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) has announced the creation of the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) Matching Grant Program.

This one-time opportunity is being offered to the two-hundred registered MHAs across the province.

A total of $200,000 has been allocated by the SHA towards the grant program, which will see each MHA be eligible to receive up to $1000.00.

“We understand that the past twelve months have been especially tough on our associations,” said SHA General Manager Kelly McClintock in a release. “As an organization, we felt this was a way to help associa-

tions recoup costs incurred with the introduction of Cross-Ice at the Under-7 and Half-Ice at the Under-9 age groups, along with other capital expenditures in the area of development.”

Lee Rusnak, president of Yorkton Minor Hockey said any support is welcome especially with local associations facing some added expenses due to COVID-19 pandemic mandates.

“I think it’s definitely helpful,” he said.

Rusnak said with Hockey Canada and the SHA implementing rules that require less players on the ice, meaning splitting areas, to accommodate players groups like YMA have faced new costs.

For example YMA has boards available to split the Kinsmen Arena into two ice areas and that equipment

costs $10,000, said Rusnak.

“So it (the grant) does help a little bit,” he reiterated.

To be eligible, each association must submit receipts through an online form which will open on May 1, 2021.

The receipts must indicate a purchase made by the association for player development equipment such as half-ice boards, portable bumper pads, on-ice coaching aids (ie. mini-nets, stickhandling apparatuses and or shooter tutors). SHA will then match the amount spent by each association up to a maximum of $1000.00.

The eligible purchases can be pre-dated from May 2017 up until the closing date of August 31, 2021.

Fiction book captures lacrosse well So one, among a myriad of interests that I have, is reading.

Often that dovetails nicely with my passion for sports, as there are numerous books written by and about athletes I have followed through the years. Almost all are non-fiction, and those have usually been the books I have read, and some I have shared here over the weeks.

But, occasionally a sports fiction book catches my attention, as was the case with Medicine Game the first book I read this year.

The book is about lacrosse -- the field version -- or at least the sport permeates the rest of the story related by author Delby Powless.

In this case it’s important to recognize who Powless is, because his knowledge of the game makes the book read as a real story -- in particular in-game scenes that you know Powless has lived through many times once you read his bio.

Powless is a Mohawk lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation near ON. He is the grandnephew of Ross Powless and cousin of Gaylord Powless, both of whom are in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

The game is very much his heritage.

Powless also played the game at its highest levels including with the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League and the now defunct Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.

In 2003, Powless

received the Tom Longboat Award as the top male Aboriginal athlete.

So when Powless writes about lacrosse it comes from a place of knowledge and respect for the game.

While lacrosse very much permeates Medicine Game there is more to the story.

Set in the recent past on the fictional Sparrow Lake Nation it is a story of Tommy Henry’s life on the Reservation.

“Events from Tommy’s childhood lead him down a path of violent outbursts that troubles him throughout his young life.

The very same outbursts he saw from his father Beau,” notes the book synopsis.

“Tommy finds solace in the friendships he develops with his lacrosse teammates.

He finds that the game of lacrosse is where he can go to let out the emotions, he has hidden deep inside him.

Unfortunately, Tommy turns to heavy drinking and violence to help forget the issues he had hoped to leave in his past. Tommy’s friends and his love for the game of lacrosse keep him balanced for most of his life, but a time comes when he is forced to deal with his past demons. Beau soon must help his son fight the same battle he faced as a young man.

“The people of the Sparrow Lake believe that the game of lacrosse was a gift given to them by the Creator. It was meant to be played with a good mind and strong heart. They believe that

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Sports when they play the game the Creator smiles and blesses them with good health. That is why lacrosse is known to them as Medicine Game.

Embracing a good mind and strong heart, Tommy must come to terms with his childhood problems and find a way to heal before he hurts himself and those he loves.”

Given the storyline it is natural to think author Powless has woven much of himself into the story, and a recent interview confirmed that was very the case.

The story is one Powless had worked on in one form or another for years before it was finally published in 2020.

“I actually wrote it as a screen play quite a few years ago,” he said, adding the response at the time was “a lot of thanks, but no thanks,” when he shopped it around.

At this point I will interject that while crunching the story into a movie might well leave a lot of interesting characters and storylines on the cutting room floor I told my better half once the book was finished that Medicine Game would be a great TV series; something in the tradition of North of 60 with a touch of 21 Thunder mixed

in. It would be an ideal production for CBC or APTN. Powless said after the initial lack of interest the script “was shelved for a long time.”

But, he eventually returned to it to create the book, a process that was in part a cathartic process for him.

“There was a mental health aspect for me,” he said, adding he faced his own low points and when those occurred he became reflective “of some of the stuff we used to do as kids.”

A lot of that ‘stuff’ made its way into Medicine Game with parts of people Powless knows making their way into key characters such as ‘Weasel’ a usually well-meaning, but usually in some trouble friend of the main character.

“He’s (Weasel) pretty much everybody’s favourite (character),” said Powless. “I had a fun time writing him up.”

Powless said Weasel is made up from “five, or six of my friends ... I grew up with.”

Hazel Blackwater is a pivotal character in the story, a woman who faced the worst of life and survived to aid others. She too is a character made up of people the author

knows.

“She’s a few different people ... the type of people in our community who really want to help people heal,” said Powless.

And then there are elements of the author in the story too.

“Parts are autobiographical,” he said, adding it was natural to incorporate elements of life he has experienced.

The element of being good as a team and yet not getting the biggest prize is also something Powless draws on his own experience to write about. He played on a Junior team; the Arrows, that looked ready to win it all.

“It was a really good group but we never did win the Minto Cup,” he said, adding he played on the team for five years “and we never were able to pull it off.”

The Minto Cup is awarded annually to the champion junior men’s box lacrosse team of Canada. It was donated in 1901 by the GovernorGeneral, Lord Minto.

At times Medicine Game might be accused of being a bit predictable, teams losing at times as expected, or by contrast winning. And some of the related stories; alcoholism and abuse might seem clichéd.

Yet in this case they resonate as true and are recognizable as being important to reinforce the situation that has toolong existed.

“I just wanted to make it a good story,” offered Powless, but then reiterated there is an element of dealing with issues

that impact mental health too.

In creating a ‘good story’ Medicine Game does go into some dark places, residential school abuse, and the impact of drinking being a couple of examples.

Powless said that side of the story needed to be told too. “I think it’s kind of what you have to do,” he said, adding you can’t tell the good without holding it up to a mirror to see the bad too.

Alcoholism, abuse, the lingering effects of residential schools “are real issues in First Nations communities,” said Powless, adding facing the bad is “the recovery part” in terms of mental health too.

In terms of health lacrosse has always played a role in First Nation communities where the sport has long flourished.

“Kids have lacrosse sticks in their cribs,” said Powless. “. . . It’s something we definitely take pride in ... in how well we can play the game. It’s something really big in communities.”

Increasingly, lacrosse is being seen as an avenue to other things too, in particular further education through college scholarships.

“I think that door has been opened ... that eyes are opened to that possibility,” said Powless who played two years at Rutgers University himself.

The game also builds community.

“A lot of the great people I’ve met are because I played lacrosse,” he said.

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Photos from the film that students in over 50 schools will be watching over the next month. Photos courtesy of Axis Theatre

Virtual presentations bringing performing arts to Yorkton schools

By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer The Yorkton Arts Council brings performance arts to schools in the Yorkton area a little differently this year.

Due to COVID-19, the council will be sponsoring streaming presentations at Columbia, Dr. Brass, St. Alphonsus, St. Mary’s, St. Michael’s and St. Paul’s Schools instead of the usual in-person

performances students are used to.

The presentations are a part of a 56 school virtual tour that is happening until June 18. The tour will be showing Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish - The Film by Joseph A. Dandurand The film is about Th’owxiya, an old hungry spirit that inhabits a feast dish full of bountiful, delicious foods. This Kwantlen First Nations tale follows a sly Mouse

It all started in March 1940, with the formation of the Yorkton Co-op. Ending the first year with 70 members and a capital of $300. Fast forward to today, in March 2021, we close on our 80th Anniversary year, and recognize how far we have come. Today we have grown to more than 17,500 members and expanded to 15 retail locations. We have returned more than $34 million to members and contributed over $1.5 million to community organizations in the last ten years alone.

While 2020 was far from the Anniversary year we anticipated we want to celebrate what those 80 years mean. Join us as we celebrate 80 years of:

(Kw’at’el) who is caught stealing cheese from this feast dish. To appease an angry Th’owxiya, Kw’at’el embarks on a journey to find two children for the ogress to eat.

The performance features traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, masks, and imagery while learning how Raven (Sqeweqs), Bear (Spa:th), and Sasquatch (Sasq’ets) trick a hungry spirit and save Kw’at’el and their family from becoming

the feast.

Toni Vermette, the administrator for the Yorkton Arts Council.

“It takes inspiration a little bit from the Hansel

and Gretel and the First Nations story of the Wild Women of the Woods, and the story is told through music.”

The presentations will

be happening from April 26 to May 7, except Alphonsus Elementary School, where the presentation will happen from May 10 to May 21.

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New program at library A new program will be launching next week at the Yorkton Public Library to teach residents about fermented foods.

The program titled ‘Intro to Fermented Foods’ will happen via Zoom on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. and will be taught by Stacy Tress.

Brenda Wong, public services specialist with the library, said this program is something she believes people will find interesting.

“We are always looking for educational partnerships with people in the community,” she stated. “It developed because Stacy has been active in the past with an event called Seedy Saturday. She is certified, and we are always looking for ways that we can partner with people, and this fits in really well with what we do.”

Wong adds that they can register for the program by sending her an email at bwong@parklandlibrary.ca.

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Jesus and Mr. Rogers—we need more like them winter, the pandemic, with its needful restrictions of normal human behaviour, has seared souls and bodies. I grieve for the declining mental health of many children and youth. A friend mourns the loss of a sixteen-year-old acquaintance to suicide.

“Over the pandemic, she just got sadder and sadder,” she told me.

The “big sad” became an inescapable pit.

I hear an echo in my heart. A sweet voice too long silenced by disbelief, apathy and derision. Jesus’ voice quoted in scripture. Children pushed through crowds to see him, but his disciples discouraged them. “Let

Was it the pandemic’s second or third wave?

I can’t recall. But the doorbell rang at supper.

I answered it and found a grandchild, standing alone, tears streaming like silver ribbons. Our daughter’s car waited at the end of the driveway.

COVID protocol aside, what else is a grandmother to do but love? I opened my arms.

Folded in that beloved child. After the sobs stopped, I learned their cause. Our province had just restricted social gatherings to single households. That meant no more visits at our place for a few weeks.

You may know that sting.

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Sunny Side Up the little children come to me and don’t stand in their way,” he ordered.

We need more Jesus.

We always do. Too many children and youth— even adults—have never been told they matter to God. Are loved by him.

Even those who know need regular reminders that he stands with us.

That feelings are real things, and we must talk

about them, because they often lie. That, despite how it feels, we are never alone. That we are stronger than our negative feelings.

I hear another echoing voice. “What do you do with the mad that you feel, when you feel so mad you could bite? When the whole wide world seems oh, so wrong and noth-

ing you do seems very right? What do you do?

Do you punch a bag?

Do you pound some clay or some dough? …It’s great to be able to stop when you’ve planned a thing that’s wrong, and be able to do something else instead and think this song. I can stop when I want to, can stop when I wish. I can stop, stop, stop. Anytime.”

Recognize it? Fred Rogers. We need more people like him too; and a renewal of gentle television programming like his three decade running Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood.

In a period when mental health was a taboo subject, Fred made it okay to discuss feelings.

Every one of his 900 or so shows conveyed the same Christ-like message: “I care about you, no matter who you are, no matter what you can or cannot do. Let’s spend this time together. We’ll build a relationship and talk and imagine and sing about things that matter to you.”

Fred and Jesus.

Using kindness and simple stories, Mr. Rogers made a difference in countless children’s lives. Loving them, Jesus changes destinies.

“Wherever Mister Rogers is, so is sanctuary,” lauded one magazine.

Wherever Jesus is, sanctuary is permanent.

Thursday is Earth Day The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is still without meetings, but looking ahead with hope to when we can gather again! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca to find out what’s new!

Visit and see some pictures from some adventurous gardeners who are growing cucumbers indoors, and have already have been enjoying fresh cucumbers for a few weeks already! Can

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If you are looking for garden space, the Community Peace Garden (located at the Yorkton Alliance Church) still might have some garden plots available for the coming gardening season. Please call Warren at 306-7823249 and he can tell you if they are all spoken for at this time.

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Gardener’s Notebook April 22 is Earth Day? It’s a huge occasion, with events going on all over the world, in over 190 countries, to support awareness of the environment. According to Wikipedia, it has become “the largest secular holiday in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people every year”. That is an astonishing achievement.

Earth Day was celebrated for the first time in the United States in 1970. And now, more than a billion people around the globe mark the occasion in some way. While many countries are planning events, France has

been a leader with all kinds of rallies and gatherings. With covid, things may be different in terms of gathering together, but no doubt they will have something special planned to celebrate the earth.

We gardeners can understand the significance of such a day.

Gardeners have a special connection with the earth, realizing with appreciation and respect that it provides us with food for our tables, plants and trees that help us survive, beauty that changes with the seasons, serenity for our souls, exercise for our bodies,

and even at the end of a hard gardening day, a feeling of accomplishment, happiness and connection with the earth and with God. As I read while I was doing homework about Earth Day, “We must restore our earth not just because we care about the natural world, but because we live on it. Every one of us needs a healthy Earth to support our jobs, livelihoods, health & survival, and happiness. A healthy planet is not an option — it is a necessity.”

Sometimes when we read about things like this, it can be overwhelming. We say to ourselves, I’m just one small gardener, what can I do to save the world? We can try to care for just one small corner of it, that’s what. Every time we plant something that we can eat and share with our neighbors, or plant something that brings beauty to the neighborhood, or plant a tree that

will bring shade, shelter for wildlife and beauty for the next forty years, we are doing something very important. Together, it all is very important.

So what should we do for Earth Day? One good project would be to go for a walk through our neighborhoods, and see how most of us are lucky enough to be surrounded by nature. How many trees grow on our home street? We’d probably be surprised! Make a point of feeding the birds: their beautiful songs bring priceless music to the world. As you are out on your walk, pick up stray pieces of garbage. And as you are standing outside in the fresh air, take a few deep breaths and offer a prayer of gratitude for being alive and lucky enough to enjoy the day.

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HESHKA - It is with profound sadness that the family of Jerry Manuel Heshka announce his peaceful passing on April 10, 2021. After a very courageous battle with cancer Jerry passed with his family at his side. Jerry was born on January 2, 1951 to Nick and Mary (Hudema) Heshka, in Yorkton, SK. Jerry was brought up on a farm in the Gorlitz area. Jerry and Caroline (Gorchynksi) met on February 7, 1969 in Canora. After dating for four years, they married on July 7, 1972 in Kamsack, SK. They were blessed with one son, Jeffrey in 1976. Jerry and Caroline lived in many places during their marriage; Regina, Edmonton, North Battleford, Hamton, Coleville, Windthorst, Buchanan, Waseca, Maidstone, and finally Yorkton. Jerry worked for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for 27 and a half years. After earlier retirement at the age of 52, Jerry got his 1A licence and decided to go hauling oil in the Lloydminster area for Husky Logistics. He later bought his own trucks and ran his own trucking business, Heshka Logistics contracted with Husky. He trucked for a total of 16 years until the onset of his illness in June 2019 and was later diagnosed with cancer in August 2019. Jerry and Caroline then relocated back to Yorkton to be closer to family. Jerry had a very special relationship with his mother-in-law, Josie and also his daughter-in-law, Halayna whom he loved as a daughter. His two grandchildren, Emma and Isaac, were his pride and joy. Jerry loved to brag about his grandchildren being the best. He always told everyone about them and enjoyed showing pictures of them. Jerry had many interests; camping, playing cards, fixing vehicles, collecting old vehicles, hunting, fishing, collecting stones, dabbling in woodworking, but above all visiting with family and friends. Jerry was caring to people and pets in his life. Not many people would drive 6 hours one way to bury their cat at his final resting place under his favourite tree.

He loved to play with his grandchildren and had a big impact on them.

Driving home nearly every time he was not working to see his grandchildren. Jerry’s family was blessed by someone who was hardworking and ready to help. Jerry had a way of getting things done and fixing what seemed unfixable. As such, he was a reliable patron of Princess Auto, which Caroline disliked some long hours of waiting for him to complete his supply list. There was a gift of time once Jerry was unable to work and before the cancer progressed. Jerry was able to have early morning coffee with his son and shared his love of cinnamon buns with his grandchildren. Jerry had dreams of restoring a classic vehicle, which we wish he was able to complete. Of course as his family, we wish Jerry could have more time visiting and being together with us. During Jerry’s later stages with cancer he showed strength to continue in struggling against the illness. After many setbacks he was exercising and requesting physiotherapy, even on his last days he was trying to keep himself mobile and was hoping to get up and walk again. There are some battles that we cannot win but are worth fighting. Jerry was predeceased by his mother Mary (Hudema) 1985, father Nick 2003, brother Ronald in infancy in 1945, and father-in-law John Gorchynski 2008. Jerry is survived by his wife Caroline, son Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Halayna, grandchildren Emma and Isaac, three brothers and one sister, Elmer (Vicky), Harvey (Pat), Alice (Boris) Kowalyshen, and Dale (Linda), mother-in-law Josie Gorchynksi, brother-in-law Johnnie (Gail) Gorchynski, many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Jerry will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, January 16, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Fr. Petro Tsenov officiating. Cantor, Zenovia Duch led in the singing of the responses. Crossbearer was Elmer Heshka. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane with Jeff, Dale & Harvey Heshka, Johnnie Gorchynski, Bernie Achtemichuk and Boris Kowalyshen serving as the casketbearers. Memorials were to the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation.

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WAHLSTROM - Elsie Marie Wahlstrom. February 4, 1933-April 12, 2021. Elsie Marie Wahlstrom, daughter of the late David and Minnie Stromgren, was born in Stockholm, SK on February 4, 1933, and died peacefully on April 12, 2021, at the age of 88. Elsie was born in a one room home on the farm in the Kolin area with midwife Sarah Fredlund. They moved in 1935 to the Stromgren farm to look after David’s parents, where her Dad had grown up. After studying in Prairie Bible College and working away from home, Elsie spent the next 34 years raising a family and feeding the Wahlstrom brothers and hired help on the Wahlstrom farm, about 5 miles from where she grew up. The last 28 years of her life were spent in six residences in Esterhazy and one in Yorkton, until she joyfully was moved to her current residence with her Lord and Savior.

After saying “I will never marry a farmer” and “I will never marry someone from Stockholm,” she married Clifford, a farmer in Stockholm, in 1958. Together they joyfully poured their lives into family, church, and the Stockholm community. They were founding members of the Esterhazy Baptist Church, which became a large family for them and a major source of growth and input for their family. Elsie’s passion was to help others know a personal relationship with her Lord, and to know that they have eternal life (1 John 5:13). Elsie knew that she had eternal life with Jesus Christ, not because of her strong faith, but because of her faith in a strong faithful God. Elsie was blessed to travel with Clifford and others to Sweden, the place of her ancestors, and their home often rang with Swedish words flying back and forth with other “old-timers.” God blessed Mom with the gift of hospitality which she used to entertain friends from a variety of cultures and backgrounds in the surrounding community. Mom was loved so much by her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all. Elsie is survived by: sons Donald (Charlotte), Brent (Wanda), Marvin (Laura), daughter Lynette (William Crowdis), (Susan Oakley), 19 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Elsie is predeceased by: her husband Clifford of 60 years, her only sister Muriel (Don), and by inlaws: Harry, Aileen (Bill), Delphine (Vergil). The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the staff of Maple Street Manor and Centennial Special Care Home, the last two residences Elsie had on the earth. A Visitation was held from Peter Carscadden Funeral Chapel in Esterhazy on April 16, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service was held from Esterhazy Baptist Church Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Robert Moss officiating. Interment followed at the Mission Church Cemetery, Stockholm. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Esterhazy Baptist Church or a charity of choice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.pcarscaddenfs.ca Peter Carscadden Funeral Service, Esterhazy, SK in care of arrangements.

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SCRABA - Mary (Maria) (nee Trach) of Sidney, BC passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021, at the age of 92 years. Mary was born in Mikado, Saskatchewan on August 4, 1928; a daughter of Frank and Dolly (nee Derenewski) Tratch. A long-time resident of Yorkton, Mary attended the University of Saskatchewan, eventually earning a Bachelor of Arts degree along with a Bachelor of Education degree. She taught school for over 40 years in several different Saskatchewan communities. During that time, she was involved with the Teacher’s College, assisting in the training of new teachers. She was also active with the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation.

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BRYANTON - Tenille Noel. Sunday, April 11, 2021, Tenille Noel Bryanton (nee Harris) earned her angel wings. She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in October 2020 and fought the disease with all she had. Tenille was born December 14, 1990 in Yorkton, SK but for most of her young life called Regina home. After high school, she attended SIAST where she earned a Diploma in Business Marketing and began her career at Casino Regina/Moose Jaw as a Marketing Analyst. Tenille then joined Conexus Credit Union and loved her work and co-workers. For the last several years she continued to work toward completing her degree in Business from Athabasca University. Anyone who knows her would not be surprised to hear that she finished her last class and earned her degree in January. Tenille met her one and only, Adam Bryanton, in high school. Together they began their careers and built a life in Regina. They married February 14, 2015 and Harlow was born a year later. They bought their forever home in Lakeridge soon after and expanded their family with the arrival of Averie in 2019. Tenille lived with positivity and had a fierce passion for the people, the work and the causes she loved.

She had the kindest soul, and her friendly, loving nature was felt by everyone she met. Tenille was an incredible friend, daughter, sister, wife and an exceptional mother. She had many talents including singing, acting, baking and rocking a red or pink lipstick. Her sense of humour was legendary and her laugh infectious. Tenille passed away peacefully at the age of 30 years. She was predeceased by infant nephew Harris Stumborg.

Tenille is survived by her loving husband Adam; young daughters Harlow and Averie; mother Terri (Dean) Strunk; father Blair (Dolores) Harris; father and mother in-law Dave and Denise Bryanton; sister Wendi (Drew) Stumborg; step-siblings Krystal (Dean) Katsiris, Stephen Bella, Ali (Jesse Kurylyk) Strunk, Tristin and Dawson Strunk; grandparents Blake and Jean Harris, Carol and Noel Skelton, Olga Prybylski and Roger (Elaine Dieno) Strunk; brothers and sister in-law Sarah Bryanton, Mike Bryanton, Scott (Lindsay) Bryanton, James (Tracy) Bryanton; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and much loved nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Speers Funeral Home, between 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Due to covid-19 protocols, please contact Speers Funeral Home to book a viewing time (306)522-3232. A private Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Westminster United Church for a small number of close family and friends. A livestream of the memorial will be available for viewing at 11:00 a.m.

Friends and family may make donations in support of Harlow and Averie by contacting any branch of the Conexus Credit Union in Saskatchewan and asking to contribute to “Tenille’s Family Trust.” Donations may also be made in memory of Tenille Bryanton to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, designating the funds to the Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Rawlco Center for Mother Baby Care at Regina General Hospital, #225 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina SK S4P 4B3, a program Tenille held very dear to her heart. To view the livestream of the service or to leave an online message of condolence, please visit Tenille’s Tribute Page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com.

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The family of the late Katie Blahut would like to thank everyone who took the time to call, send flowers and cards, online condolences, bring food, and who made donations in Katie’s memory. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness, support and generosity. Thank you to Larry German and the staff at Bailey’s Funeral Home, for your kind and professional help during this time. To Fr. Leonid of St. Mary’s Church, cantors, pall bearers, Cross Bearer Brooke and Epistle Reader Brandey...thank you. To the staff on 3S and 1W...thank you for caring for our Mom. To the staff at Gladstone Senior Living, thank you for your care and for being there for mom for the last five years. To all...your thoughtfulness during this difficult time is greatly appreciated!

-The Dubnyk, MacKay and Blahut families.

Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997

Notice is hereby given that Jamie Sheasby has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Seasonal Special Use – Golf Club Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as The Owl’s Nest at Deer Park at NE 1/4 33-25-4 W2, City of Yorkton, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible.

Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number.

Frivolous, vexatious or competitionbased objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Coming Events

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE YORKTON SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS INC.

PLAN NUMBER 2-3778 HANDSOME THREE BEDROOM HOME In this handsome three-bedroom home, the main living area occupies the upper floor. On the ground floor, in addition to a den, a future twobedroom secondary suite offers several options for the homeowner, including a mortgage-helper or in-law suite.

The covered entry leads into a foyer with the den on the left, as well as a handy bench adjacent to the coat closet. To the

right is the stairway to the upper floor. The den features a clothes closet, allowing it to double as a guest bedroom.

Upstairs, the great room boasts an elegant tray ceiling. Sliding glass doors give access to a generous glass-railed balcony that looks over the front garden. A gas fireplace will spread its warm glow throughout the open-plan area, which includes the kitchen as well as the dining room, with access to a patio that overlooks the back garden.

Assessment Rolls

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Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3M3

Tuesday, May 18 6:30pm start Due to COVID restrictions please call 783-4080 to reserve your spot.

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ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, DULY VERIFIED BY STATUTORY DECLARATION AND WITH PARTICULARS AND VALUATION OF SECURITY HELD, IF ANY, MUST BE SENT TO THE UNDERSIGNED BEFORE THE 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2021.

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The kitchen includes plenty of counter space, a corner pantry for storage and a work island with a double sink. Thanks to the placement of the work island, the cook will be able to communicate with family and guests while preparing meals or snacks.

The master suite overlooks the back garden for privacy. The ensuite includes double basins and a shower stall, and the roomy walk-in closet has its own entrance.

The second and third bedrooms look out to

the front garden and share a three-piece bathroom. The laundry room, broom closet and linen cupboard are all convenient to the bedrooms.

The double garage includes access to the main foyer, as well as the side garden and the furnace room.

Exterior finishes include stucco cladding with stone and wood accents. The shingle roof contrasts with the metal one over the garage and entry. Cut-stone pilasters flank the garage door and the front door.

This home measures 39 feet wide and 47 feet, six inches deep for a total of 1,423 square feet on the upper floor, where ceilings measure nine feet high throughout.

Plans for design 2-3778 are available for $735 (set of 5), $795 (set of 8) and $843 for a super set of 10. Also add $35.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $60.00 outside of B.C. Please add H.S.T., PST, OR G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges.

Our 52ND Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling).

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Rural Municipality of Wallace No. 243

At Your Service

ASSESSMENT NOTICE

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Wallace No. 243 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days during normal office hours: Monday to Friday, April 12th, 2020 to June 14th, 2021 except for Statutory Holidays.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Act has been passed and the assessment notices sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, along with the required fee of $100.00 per appeal, with: The Secretary for the Board of Revision, Mike Ligtermoet, for the R.M. of Wallace No. 243, Unit F, 132 Broadway Street West Yorkton, SK S3N 0M4 by the 14th day of June, 2021 Dated this 12th day of April, 2021

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Millions of people look to classifieds across Canada every week — it’s used news.

Mobility Chair Mobility power chair, in new condition, used just two months.

Very nice chair, black with yellow trim; paid 2,600. Selling price is 2,000. Comes with ramps.

306-621-1514

USE THE CLASSIFIEDS 306-782-2465

Tenders

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Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008

Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and More

Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $2,500 yearly tax credit and up to $50,000 Lump sum refund.

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WILL WORK gardens, cut & rake grass, do small repairs and other yard work. Phone 306-783-3099.

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BUILDING NEW, Doing Renos, need repairs. Over 20yrs. experience. Able to do framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tape, texture, paint, flooring. Specialize in walk-in tile showers, finish carpentry, windows & doors, siding, decks.

Will travel. Guaranteed workmanship. Call Glen 306-641-4987.

Assessment Rolls

Farms for Sale

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Village of Calder

Legacy Co-op is Now Accepting Tenders for a 2010 Freightliner Fuel Delivery Unit 395,900 km | 14,585 hrs • Safety completed March 2021 • VK completed August 2020

• PK and leak test completed 2019 • Allison transmission • DMS equipment system • Mercedes engine

For more information contact: Rodney Kuciuk, Petroleum Manager 306 782-2451 For sale by sealed tender only. Tenders can be mailed to: Attn: Rodney Kuciuk, Legacy Co-op Box 5025, Yorkton, Sk, S3N 3Z4 Or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to: Legacy Co-op Agro Centre, 180 Hamilton Road, Yorkton. Attn: Rodney Kuciuk

Submission Deadline: April 30, 2021.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Calder for the year 2021 has been prepared and is available for LQVSHFWLRQ E\ H PDLO PDLO ID[ RU SKRQH DW WKH RI¿FH RI WKH $VVHVVRU from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday and Thursday from April 15, 2021 to June 17, 2021.

A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her DVVHVVPHQW LV UHTXLUHG WR ¿OH KLV RU KHU QRWLFH RI DSSHDO DORQJ with the required fee for each assessment being appealed ($50.00), with: The Assessor, Box 47 Calder, Saskatchewan S0A 0K0 by the 17th day of June 2021.

Dated this 15th day of April 2021. _______________________ Rita Brock, Assessor Village of Calder

Farm and Ranch Realty, SK I have been dealing with farm and ranch sales for 20 plus years.

Reasonable rates and honest answers. Call or text me anytime.

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Houses for Sale HOUSE FOR SALE: small 2 bedroom. Approx 750 sq.ft., fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Asking $35,000. Phone 306-783-6240.

Give us a call soon. We’d like to help you place a classified ad in Yorkton This Week. Phone 306782-2465.

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FARMLAND WANTED

Cars 2012 WHITE Toyota Camry LE in excellent condition. 214,000kms, new safety, smoke free, $10,000.

Call or text 204-281-4406.

Parts & Accessories I am currenlty PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.

NO FEES OR COMMISISONS Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way.

Doug Rue, for further information 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.sellyourfarm land.com Apartments/Condos for Rent 1 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony Available December. No Pets. Call Shelby 780-208-3337.

2 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony. Pets Allowed. Available Immediately. Phone Shelby 780-2083337.

ADULT 45+. Renovated, furnished one bedroom suites for rent in Canora. Must have references.

Phone 306-641-2489.

INDEPENDENT ADULT LIVING apartments in Martensville, SK. Spend your retirement years in a community close to family/friends in the Saskatoon area that has large city services and small town safety and charm. 2 bedroom suites available. More information at www.chateauvilla.ca, 306-2814475 or chateauvilla@sasktel.net.

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306-782-4395 OR 1-800-657-4395 Fax 306-786-5414 Trucks & Vans 2005 Pontiac Montana EXT minivan. 150,000kms, new tires, never winter driven, loaded with DVD player, in mint condition. $6500 OBO. Phone 306-783-1880 or 306-621-7490.

Farm Implements GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB

Feed & Seed

RENOVATED 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive.

Available December. Call Shelby 780-208-3337.

Houses For Rent 3 BDR House, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, close to Regional High School and College. Call Dale, 306-782-9497 or 306-621-5625.

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. No Pets. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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.

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover,, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

BUYING COINS, Paper Money, Scrap Gold, Complete Estates, All Collectibles. Call 306-783-3230 or 306-621-1419.

Highway #9 North, Yorkton 306-783-8660

1 BURIAL plot for sale at Memorial Gardens, Yorkton. For more information call 306-783-6025.

Garden to give away. Phone 306782-2034.

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Prairie Co-op is hiring a full-time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team based out of our brand-new Food Centre in Melville, SK. What you will do: Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, and working closely with other Pharmacy Team Members, the Pharmacist will be responsible for the following: 'LVSHQVLQJ 3UHVFULSWLRQV 3DWLHQW &RXQVHOOLQJ 3DWLHQW 3UR¿OH 5HYLHZV ,QMHFWLRQV 3XEOLF (GXFDWLRQ $FWLYLWLHV 2WKHU GXWLHV DV DVVLJQHG Who you are: <RX KDYH D %DFKHORU RI 6FLHQFH LQ 3KDUPDF\ <RX KDYH RU DUH OLFHQVHG LQ WKH 3URYLQFH RI 6DVNDWFKHZDQ RU DUH ZLOOLQJ WR ZULWH WKH 6DVNDWFKHZDQ -XULVSUXGHQFH ([DP <RX DUH KRQHVW DQG WUXVWZRUWK\ DUH UHVXOWV RULHQWHG DQG VWULYH WR EH WKH EHVW LQ ZKDW \RX GR <RX EHOLHYH LQ EXLOGLQJ UHODWLRQVKLSV DQG FROODERUDWLQJ WR GHOLYHU VROXWLRQV WKDW PDWWHU PRVW DQG \RX UHFRJQL]H WKH YDOXH WKDW GLႇHUHQW SHUVSHFWLYHV EULQJ WR PHHW VKDUHG REMHFWLYHV 2XU 7HDP 0HPEHUV UHFHLYH FRPSHWLWLYH VDODULHV D FRPSUHKHQVLYH EHQH¿WV SDFNDJH DQG DQ HPSOR\HU FRQWULEXWHG SHQVLRQ SODQ 5HORFDWLRQ $VVLVWDQFH ZLOO EH SURYLGHG IRU WKLV SRVLWLRQ

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challenges the outfitting and ecotourism industry are facing.”

The interim measures are similar to 202021. Provincial assistance includes: Forsaking outfitting licence fees for those who do not operate in 2021; Allowing outfitters to retain the right to a licence in 2022, as well as maintaining the ability to advertise for the 2022 season; Reducing fees for those who do decide to operate this year to $20 for each licence, endorsement, day-use lake fee and outcamp fee; and Setting 2021-22 disposition rates to $0 for outfitters and ecotourism operators with Crown resource land leases or permits.

“The last year has been a challenge for us all,” Kaeding said in the government release. “The Ministry of Environment wants to thank all outfitters and ecotourism operators, not only for their contributions to our economy and tourism, but for their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

Outfitters who do not wish to be licensed for the coming year must notify the ministry in writing by June 1, 2021.

If a notification is not received by the June 1 deadline, outfitters will be required to pay annual licence fees for the 2021-22 season.

For more information, please contact the ministry’s general inquiry line at 1-800-567-4224 or by email at centre. inquiry@gov.sk.ca.

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For more information regarding this opportunity, please visit our Careers website at https://www.prairieco-op.crs/ sites/prairie/careers, or contact us at hr@prairiecoop.com.

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The announcement is seen as a positive one by Randy Goulden, Executive Director of Tourism Yorkton.

“The Yorkton area is well known for the developed tourism opportunities in outfitting and ecotourism,” she told Yorkton This Week.

“Tourism expenditures have dropped significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The relief measures announced will be a welcome assistance to the

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The Ministry of Environment will be assisting commercial outfitting operations facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the coming year.

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“In 2020, the S a s k a t c h e w a n Commission of

Professional Outfitters estimated that outfitters suffered more than $88 million in lost revenue, due to cancellations and reduced demand,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said in a release. “These relief measures align with steps the government is taking to assist other industries facing similar difficulties related to COVID-19, and will provide further financial relief for the outfitting and ecotourism sectors.”

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STEWART COURT HOUSING CO-OP EAST REGINA 55+, modern one & two bedroom suites with large screened-in balconies. Rent includes basic cable TV (Access), one parking spot and free laundry on each floor. Visit our website at www.stewartcourtco-op.ca for more information. Call 306-7897970.

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Please send your cover letter and updated resume to hr@prairiecoop.com by April 30, 2021.

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN OR APPRENTICE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Agriterra is Western Canada's largest AGCO dealer, and we are expanding our locations and our service department, to better serve our customers needs. This position offers excellent remuneration and benefits, including health, disability, pension, and dental.

We are looking for a shop/field technician: Preferably who has Ag Machinery Technician journeyman certification, or Heavy Duty/Automotive journeyman with background in farm equipment.

Please apply by email to myork@agriterraeq.com or drop resume off at 39 Rocky Mountain Way, in Yorkton Attention Mick York

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Brendonn Holdings Kal Tire – Canora Is now hiring a Tire Technician We Offer : - Full Time employment - Competitive wages - On job training - Benefit Package - Safe and friendly work environment Kal Tire in Canora is looking for an individual who can perform tire related services.

Repairs, installation, balancing on passenger, agricultural and light truck tires.

Apply to: Tony @ 306-621-1951 or brendonn.tony@sasktel.net or fax 306-783-5700

Livestock FOR SALE: Polled Purebred 2 year old and yearling Charolais bulls. Some red factor. Phone 306435-7116. King’s Polled Charolais.

Purebred Livestock CHAROLAIS BULLS. Bar H Charolais. Grenfell. Phone Kevin 306-697-8771.

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Agriculture

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Changes in a system need to be measured Consumers, and since those consumers vote, governments are trying to determine how best to be environmentally wise moving forward.

Well, at least on some fronts. Let’s face it the mass dumping of plastics into oceans where they will impact sea life until that life is extinct, is barely being addressed, and there are a long list of similar issues deemed too costly, or that change might ruffle the wrong government supporter feathers to tackle.

However, other front efforts seem to be advancing, although at times steps seem to actually oppose each other.

There is, for example,

a rather obvious push toward plant-based meat replacement. In some cases the push comes from those who don’t want animals eaten, while others think livestock is an issue in terms of greenhouse gases, and others worry about water use, or the production of livestock instead of human food, and how stock is raised.

It’s a bit of a hodgepodge of supporters for plantbased ‘meat’ but it is having an impact.

The question not answered of course is what better option for food production on marginal land is there than beef and sheep, or even grass-raised hogs?

It is important to

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Calvin Daniels remember there is a finite amount of land and how we best manage that land in terms of food production is important, and will become more important as world population continues to grow – another of those big picture issues the world is avoiding.

Certainly, in other situations, consumers

and governments are acting to protect land and its use.

In Europe at present a number of countries are moving to ban certain types of biodiesel feedstocks.

In March, Belgium notified the European Commission of its intention to ban biofuel made from palm oil and soybean oil effective Jan.

cers in North America, where it can be argued production is far more stable and sustainable.

Of course production in North America certainly changed land use in historic terms too, but there is of course no going back, so efforts are looking to maintain what remains. The issue is that the source of soybeans, or even palm oil, is the important factor.

One brushstroke does not cover all in a case like this.

So consumer wishes, and government response, needs to be carefully measured to have a positive impact without also hurting those already doing a good job of things.

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France was the first country to ban palm oil biodiesel on Jan. 1, 2020.

Lithuania has also taken that step.

The reason for the bans comes down to how land is being used.

The Belgium government has noted the country is excluding biofuel materials, (palm and soybeans), that cause widespread deforestation and land use change.

Of course nothing is quite so black and white.

While soybean production in South America might threaten the rainforest as farming expands, the ban also hits soybean produ-

Saskatchewan welcomes clean seed to province Leading Agricultural Technology Company Expands Operations with Saskatchewan Facility Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan welcomed Clean Seed Capital Group Limited (“Clean Seed”), an Agricultural Seeding Technology company, to the province.

Clean Seed is expanding their operations through the lease of a newly built 16,000 square foot facility located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which will be the heart of the company’s Canadian prairie operations and cornerstone for early commercialization plans for the SMART SeederTM MAX/ MAX-S. “We are delighted to welcome Clean Seed to Saskatchewan,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “This is great news for our province that will create good local jobs, support economic recovery and help our province continue to grow.

Clean Seed’s uniquely, all-Canadian created SMART Seeder technol-

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ogy is set to make a difference from the ground up in Saskatchewan, as the province continues to lead in revolutionizing the global ag sector.”

As a business that will be performing research and development activities in Saskatchewan, Clean Seed becomes the first company in the province to benefit from the Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII) program.

The first of its kind in North America, SCII is a new-growth tax incentive that offers eligible corporations a reduction of the provincial Corporate Income Tax Rate to six per cent for 10 consecutive years for corporations that commercialize their qualifying intellectual property in Saskatchewan.

Companies can extend the benefit period to 15 years if at least 50 per cent of the related research and development was conducted in Saskatchewan. The SCII

is administered by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development and helps to make Saskatchewan an attractive, competitive jurisdiction for businesses to commercialize exceptional intellectual prop-

erty.

“Clean Seed is proud to be building the operational foundation of our organization in Saskatoon,” Clean Seed Capital Group Chairman and CEO Graeme Lempriere said.

“Much of our technology development work was rooted in Saskatchewan and we look forward to driving rapid growth with the most sophisticated planting and seeding technology on the market, proudly built here in

Canada.”

The Saskatoon facility will focus on electronics and machine assembly, sales, customer experience, customer training, parts, service, warranty, as well as research and development.

Strong sale Crescent Creek Angus at Goodeve recently held its annual spring bull sale. The sale saw 58 bulls average $7310, and 38 heifers average $4986. The high selling bull was ‘Crescent Creek Nextstep 4H’ which brought a bid of $26,000 from Bandura Ranches. Tiny Angus, Ryan Neilson purchased the high selling female ‘Crescent Creek Mistress 53H’ for $20,000.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | www.YorktonThisWeek.com | Yorkton This Week

Be bear aware With spring in full swing, the Ministry of Environment is reminding people to be bear aware.

Black bears normally emerge from hibernation as the weather warms in late March through April.

This is timed with availability of the first foods of the year, often green shoots, grasses and tree buds.

Bears can be found in many areas of the province. Their range includes all northern Saskatchewan forests and extends southward into the aspen parkland.

It also includes some

isolated ranges, such as the Touchwood Hills, the Qu’Appelle Valley and the South Saskatchewan River Valley.

It’s important to remember that we share the landscape with bears.

To help minimize conflict with these animals, landowners are encouraged to keep their yards free of attractants. Bears are ruled by their stomachs and are intelligent animals. If they cannot find food, they will leave the area.

When bears start to associate food with humans they become habituated, a nuisance,

and a public safety concern.

Whether you live, work or spend time in bear country, by not taking precautions with attract-

ants - such as household waste - you create a safety risk for yourself, your community and the bears.

Here is what you can do:

after each use.

If you have an aggressive encounter with a bear, and/or if public safety is at risk, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or from your SaskTel cell phone at #5555.

To report concerns about nuisance bear(s), contact the ministry’s general inquiry line at 1-800-567-4224 or by email at centre.inquiry@gov. sk.ca.

Additional information about bears and bear safety is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/ wildlife-issues.

• Store refuse in a secure building or buy a bear-resistant container.

Only put your garbage bin out on the morning of collection.

• Wash all recycling items and regularly clean garbage or recycling bins.

• Avoid leaving pet food accessible to wildlife.

• Only use bird feeders in the winter when bears are hibernating.

• Do not add fish, meat, fat, oils, unrinsed eggshells or any cooked food to compost bins.

• Properly clean and store barbecue grills

Would Like To thank The Following Businesses For Their Contributions As Corporate Sponsors This Past Year

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Yorkton 306-621-9101

Yorkton, SK OUTDOOR SPORTING & CONSTRUCTION

Rhein - 306-273-2174

Foam Lake, Sask.

Ph. 306-272-3832

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501 York Road West Ph: 306-783-9446 Fax: 306-783-9298 YORKTON

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ATTENTION ALL RECREATION RIDERS:

The Yorkton Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club would like to inform the public that the snowmobile trails are now closed for the season. We ask that summer recreation riders not use these trails at all during the summer. An annual signed agreement between the Snowmobile Club and the Landowners authorizing the use of their private land, is for winter recreation only. Please respect the private property of our landowners and keep off these trails. We ask for everyone’s cooperation throughout the summer in order to prevent damage to crops on private land along our snowmobile trail system.

The Yorkton Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club

WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED AND TO HELP OUT? Yorkton Sno-Rider Club Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For more information email yorktonsnoriders@gmail.com