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By DEVIN WILGERN-R Writer

The targeted policing ini-tiatives in the province are working, and Yorkton is receiving $330,000 to con-tinue funding the three com-munity police officers in the city, through the Government

of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Justice. The initial grant in the city was $90,000 for one offi-cer, Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit explains, and it has expanded to three after the success of the program. He says that getting officers in the schools and the com-

munity is something that works and he is glad to sup-port. “I personally feel it’s a really great initiative, hav-ing those community police officers engaged and in schools, developing those relationships with young kids and those proactive

relationships that will maybe alleviate problems those youth will experience in com-ing years,” Ottenbreit says. Staff Sergeant Joe Milburn says that the program allows the police to do extra activi-ties and get involved in the community, especially in the local schools. He points to

recent events like the BikeRodeo, which promoted bikesafety to over 300 Yorktonand area students, as anevent that shows the valueof community police officers,because it would be difficultto accomplish otherwise.

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Provincial funding for community police offi cers

FOUR YEARS AGO the City of Yorkton was hit with a major flood, and nearly on the anniversary it was again hit with heavy rains, causing many residents to have water in their basements and flooding in many areas.


Following close behind the City of Melville, the City of Yorkton declared a state of emergency earlier this week. Heavy rains throughout the south-east corner of the province have caused flooding, with the storm sewer system going over-capacity. The Darlington underpass was also flooded and closed until Monday afternoon. Mayor Bob Maloney says the situa-

tion is better than it was four years ago, with only a couple applying for emergency accommodation, but that anecdotally there have been many peo-ple with water and sewage in their basemen. The city is advising people to keep a close eye on their basements and homes. “We want to advise people to keep an eye on their basements, check neigh-bors if you can, especially if you have seniors in your area who might need some help.”

Residents are advised to direct their sump pumps outside and keep water out of the sewage system, as the sew-ers are over-capacity. Maloney says that council is considering making it mandatory for pumps to go outside in the future. The city also does not have the man-power to help everyone who needs it with water in their basement, and the mayor says residents will have to engage local contractors for assis-tance.

He adds, while there was still flood-ing, the storm sewer upgrades made since 2010 have helped matters immensely, and that the $8 million in sewer upgrades was money well spent. “I think our storm sewer system, which was overrun in 2010, performed admi-rably in the last few days. Our storm system had capacity, it moved the water well, our ponds which we have invested in have done their job.

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The 18th annual Gala of The Health Foundation will take place on Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre in Yorkton. This year’s theme is “A Venetian Masquerade Gala”. “This isn’t so much about costume as it is about having fun with a little sense of mystery and intrigue, says Diane Rusnak, Chair of the Gala Committee. “This isn’t a Halloween costume kind of masquerade, it will be more in the nature of a Venetian Masquerade Gala, and we invite peo-ple to have a little fun wearing a mask, or hav-ing a masque on a stick you can hold in front of your eyes. Some people have already said they might have a mask paint-ed on their face.” “The last several Gala Evenings have sold out and have been huge suc-cesses, and we are going to improve and build on that success by making Gala better every year. For those who like to dance Gala is of course a must, as we always fea-

ture a live band that can keep the dance floor full. Our band this year is the Crawdaddy’s, who are back by popular demand,” continues Mrs. Rusnak. In addition to fabulous

food and live music Gala also features: Mitch Hippsley, of Photography by Mitch, will take complimentary portraits of guests; Sherring Gold Jewellers is once again donating a fabulous piece of jewel-lery for us to raffle; and, of course; Kristen Weber-Karcha with Memories to Last a Lifetime and Stephanie Buckle with All About

Flowers are again helping us with decorating for Gala. Partnering with these two businesses will ensure our decorations are outstanding; Gala has a fabulous

Silent Auction, limited to 40 select items donated by the business commu-nity from throughout the region. “We are pleased to have Morris Industries return-ing as our Presenting Sponsor. Morris Industries has been very supportive of our Gala Night, and have been our Presenting sponsors for eight years now.” Gala is held on a

Saturday as we find that makes it easier for our guests to attend,” contin-ues Mrs. Rusnak. “It also means we can start a few things earlier, like the portraits that are offered to our guests. We like to have the portraits taken by the time supper is served. That means the evening itself is free for enjoying cocktails, a won-derful meal and a great dance band.” Over the years, the Gala events have pur-chased $450,000 of impor-tant medical equipment for the region’s healthcare facilities. This year the proceeds of Gala will pur-chase equipment for the new Integrated Primary Care Clinic, which will open this fall. Seating for Gala is limited to 350 peo-ple. Rusnak suggests that those planning to attend should get their table organized and order their tickets now. Ticket order forms are available in person from The Health Foundation office at 41 Betts Avenue in Yorkton. Call 306-786-0506 or order from www.the-healthfoundation.ca.

BOSTON PIZZA DAY – On June 25, Boston Pizza locations across Saskatchewan and Lloydminster donated 10 per cent of their sales to Camp Easter Seals, raising over $60,000. One family that decided to come down for a meal was the Hove fam-ily, Samuel and Elizabeth pictured, who were served by Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit. Elizabeth says that they decided to come down for lunch because they heard about the day and thought it was a great initiative to support. The money raised will go to sending kids with disabilities to Camp Easter Seals.

GET ON THE BUS – The Yorkton Nursing Home is getting a new bus, and the Yorkton Lions Club is one of the reasons why. The club donated $10,000 to the new vehicle, which is expected to arrive in August, on the condition that the project was fully funded, because they wanted to ensure the funds were raised and the bus pur-chased. The new bus will allow residents to again attend social outings and go on excursions outside of the nursing home, which they haven’t been able to do since the old bus was rendered inoperative. Pictured above (l-r), Yorkton Lions Brian Kruger, Allan Konkin and Michael Liknaitzky present Ross Fisher, executive director of the Health Foundation, with the cheque. This brings the amount the Lions have raised for The Health Foundation to $85,000, spread among different projects.

DAY OF SERVICE – The RBC Day of Service program encourages employees to volunteer at local charities to celebrate National Volunteer Week, giving a grant to the charity that employees volunteer in. This year, RBC employees volunteered with the Health Foundation, and because they gave their time, RBC has donated $1,000, which will purchase patient information monitors for the regional hospital. Pictured above are Rolanda Hershmiller, Karen Melynchuk with RBC, Ross Fisher, Executive Director of the Health Foundation and Gillian Porter and Danita Thurston with RBC.

A VENETIAN MASQUERADE GALA is coming to Yorkton. The theme for this year’s Health Foundation Gala was announced by Ross Fisher (l), executive direc-tor of the Health Foundation and Diane Rusnak, Chair of the Gala Committee.

Masquerade gala planned

“This isn’t a Halloween costume kind of masquerade, it will be more in the nature of a Venetian Masquerade Gala, and we invite people to have a

little fun wearing a mask, or having a masque on a stick you can hold in

front of your eyes...”– Diane Rusnak

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“It really allows us to not only do our daily activities that are expected of us, but it allows us to do a lot more in the community and be involved in the schools and that kind of thing.”

Milburn says that with the funding it allows the police force to be more effective overall as well, and he believes the community engagement is impor-tant for crime preven-tion and also dealing with drug problems within the city.

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A local business is get-ting a new name and a broader focus. Thrifty Mamas has become What’s In Store, to reflect how the business is now about selling items on consignment from local artists and crafts people. Kim Takatch, co-own-er, says the old name made sense when the store opened, as they sold used children’s and maternity wear as well as used books, but while that will still be in the store the new arts sec-tion means it’s no longer just a thrift store, so the name should reflect the greater variety. “We have hand-sewn items, we have metal-work, we have a new soup product, and all kinds of new stuff com-ing in as well. We want-ed to make sure that people didn’t associate

us as just a thrift store anymore, we are now more of a gift shop,” Takatch says. There was always a desire to get local artists in the store, Takatch says, and she feels that the community needs outlets for these artists a way to reach an audi-ence. Takatch says that the more places where an artist can show and sell in a community, the better it is for everyone. “I want to help people who are doing the farm-er’s market, or people who are just starting out I want to help them build their business.”

She says that the com-munity has shown a lot of support from the change, with many art-ists coming forward to get featured in the store. Space is limited, but she says that she’s glad to see people embrace the new change. “We love this commu-nity, we moved here for a reason and this is why we’re doing this, for the community,” Takatch says. If there are any artists interested in consigning their items with the store, Takatch says they should drop by the store or call 306-782-4424.

Summer is a wonderful time of the year when it comes to the abundance of fresh fruit that is avail-able, and cherries are one of my utmost favourite. I believe that we all have some fond memory from our childhood of eating cherries in the hot summer sun; either raw and fresh by themselves, or in a favorite family dessert. The part of the world where cherries originated is very difficult to pinpoint, as they have suppos-edly been in existence since prehistoric times. Today however, cherries are found all over the world. Birds love cherries, and so it is believed that due to their migration habits, they were the factor most contributing to the spread of cherries trees. We tend to see and consume only one or two varieties of sweet cherries that are sold in our mar-kets and roadside stands. However, there are many different ones that are cultivated around the world. Cherries are divided into two classifications – sweet cherries and sour cherries. There are over 500 varieties of sweet cherries and over 250 variet-ies of sour cherries worldwide! Three examples of sweet cherries that would be the most familiar to us would be Gean, Bing, and Bigaroon. Gean cher-ries are the most common. They are either red or black and very sweet. Bing cherries have skins that are usually not as dark and their flesh is sub-stantially more pale, but they tend to be juicer. Bigaroons are somewhat heart-shaped and their firm flesh can either be red or yellow. When buying cherries, make sure that they are fully ripe. Cherries do not ripen on their own after harvesting. Also make sure to buy cherries that still have their stems attached. Cherries without stems tend to spoil faster as the stem cavity will expose a part of the inner flesh. Cherries can be kept at room temperature, but as with most fruit,

they will always deteriorate more slowly if kept in the refrigerator. Store them in a container or bag away from strong smelling foods, as cherries will tend to easily absorb odours, which will intensely affect their flavour. Cherries can be frozen whole or pitted, but freezing will affect their flavour qual-ity and firmness. Frozen cherries will be best used for cooking. Pitting cherries can be done with either a knife by cutting them in half, or with a cherry/olive pit-ter. These manual mechanical devices look almost like a pair of hand pliers. One end has a round compartment which holds the cherry or olive, while the other end is equipped with a “spike” that inserts into the flesh to push the pit through the opposite end. Cherries Jubilee is probably the most famous cherry recipe. It is recipe that consists of soaking cherries in a cherry liqueur, cooking them in a sugar syrup, and igniting them with brandy. They are boiled down until the sauce thickens, more cherry liqueur can be added at this point, and then served over ice cream or cake. One of my favorite childhood recipes is one that my Mother made for our family every cherry sea-

son. She calls it “cherry soup.” It is whole cherries cooked in a sweet, red, cherry broth with curds made out of flour. It may sound odd, but it is very delicious and can be served either hot or chilled!

Dear Chef Dez: I just recently bought a whole case of cherries because they were on sale for a great price. What are some ideas that I can do with them other than making jam?

Ron S.Abbotsford, BC

Dear Ron: There are many great ways to serve cherries. They add a great contrasting colour and flavour to green salads, and are also delicious in custards, sorbets, ice cream, fruit salads, and pies. Black Forest Cake is another famous dessert with cher-ries. You can also try making cherry wine or mac-erating them in vodka to make your own cherry liqueur. Try searching the Internet or the library and I am sure you will come up with many great recipes for serving and preserving cherries! Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cookbook Author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com Write to him at [email protected] or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4 The next “Chef Dez on Cooking” column will appear approximately July 18/14.

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As you can see the ponds are very full right now, in fact they’re flood-ing, and we’re doing our best to pump those down and relieve pres-sure on our system, but I think those dollars are well spent. Every time we look at our drainage, we think we can save a little money on drainage and then we get this,

which is unprecedented.” Part of the problem, especially on the north end of the city, comes down to timing. Work scheduled on the Dracup corridor would have helped with the situation, and the work is planned to be complete in two months. “When that work is completed it will go a long way to alleviate the issues that we have, and it’s just

unfortunate in the timing of it,” Maloney says. Yorkton got lucky however, and Maloney notes that many commu-nities in the province had signifi-cantly more rain and bigger issues. He says that they did not request provincial support so that other communities such as Melville and Redvers which had larger rainfall could access it. People with damage will need to go through insurers for sewer dam-age, or go through PDAP for cover-age, which the city has applied for. Residents will be able to apply for coverage through that, and forms will be available soon. Residents who need to get rid of ruined material in their basements can use the flood relief dumpsters at Park Street, the Public Works Yard, MC Knoll School and St. Paul’s School. The City of Yorkton’s emergency numbers are: 306-828-2490, 306-828-2491, 306-828-2494, 306-828-2495. These numbers will remain in effect until further notice. The city’s website at www.yorkton.ca will also have information about PDAP applications and companies which will help in repairs.

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WHAT’S IN STORE is the new name of Thrifty Mamas. Kim Takatch, co-owner, pic-tured, says that the change was made to reflect new stock of work from local artists and craftspeople.


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It’s a sad, sad state of affairs I tell you. On one hand we see a young girl looking at life in prison for stopping on the highway to save the lives of a family of ducks and on the other, we see a man who chained up a 16 year old boy for 10 days and raped him repeatedly get just two years behind bars. What is wrong with this picture? What is wrong with the people making these decisions? And better yet, how can we change things around? It’s been ridiculous lately, the things we have been seeing happen in Canada’s courts. You can cut the head off a sleeping bus passenger, murder your children or some other innocent victim and walk away with nothing more than a slap on the wrist, but heaven forbid you try to do a kind deed. Unreal. Sixty-five year old John MacKeen from Nova Scotia has just been sentenced to two years behind bars for a crime that is unthinkable, sparking rage across the country, and rightly so. From what I understand, MacKeen reportedly paid two men to kidnap a 16 year old boy. Tying him up and gagging him, he held him prisoner and raped him at whim for 10 days. He claims the acts were consensual. Really?

Understandably so, the teen has been left trau-matized. No doubt forev-er. The mother of the victim says her son – now 17 – carries machetes around the house because he thinks he needs to protect himself. He puts large knives in her room also, thinking she needs pro-

tection, too, and she says peace has disappeared from their lives. The teen suffers daily outbursts of anger and sobbing, he’s suicidal “and he lives in such a state of despair and relives his ordeal” and what was done to him. His mom says, “Not only did you rape a young boy... but you raped his body, you raped his soul, you raped his future, and that is something that cannot be fixed and I am left with trying to pick up the pieces of his shattered life...” Meanwhile, MacKeen will be held in protective custody, fed three square meals a day and be back on the streets in two short years. How truly sad. I don’t care how nice of a guy he appeared to his friends, family and neighbors, this is a sick individual who deserves a far worse fate. Like most Canadians, I’m sick and tired of hear-ing outcomes like this. Tough on crime you say? I would beg to differ.

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The way I see it...

Google is heavily promoting their driverless car, suggesting that it’s the future of mobility, that the driver is going to be unnecessary to get around and a driverless future will be safe and easy. Having navi-gated around a city using their mapping software, I am not quite so confident in their declarations. There are possibilities with a driverless car that are not possible with people behind the wheel. The cars all can talk to each other in ways that people cannot, which would mean that accidents could be prevented somewhat. The majority of accidents involving people are basically examples of miscommunication, as a person does not know what the person going in the other direction is actually doing. With that out of the way, it is theoretically safer. I use the word theoretically deliberately because I am not sure that it would actually be safer, given that computers work in their own little world that is not always aligned with what makes sense in reality. For example, Google maps loves suggesting people do U-turns in places where a U-turn is either completely illegal or just generally very unsafe. Now, this might be possible in a world with no drivers, though I sus-pect even then you’re just not going to have an open-ing. It is not at all possible in a place where there are people behind the wheel, because it is simply not safe

in any sense of the term. Yet, this is something a com-puter thinks is a great idea. It’s also not necessarily precise, getting you within the general area of your destination. If you are driving that’s fine, because you can see house numbers and business names and know you’re not far from where you need to go. If you have no control, that becomes a major issue, because it will need to park and you might be several blocks away from where you actually need to park. These are minor bugs, you might say, that these little hiccups with the maps themselves could be ironed out and everything will eventually become safe and reliable. The problem is, these are the bugs we

know about because we have the software they already have available. Software is only as smart as the people programming it, and the problem with these self-driving vehicles is that we’re always going to be encountering bugs, always going to be discover-ing things that software simply does not know how to handle, and finding out ways that a driver would be very handy for actually getting from place to place. Cars themselves often need a driver just to go from place to place. Snow confuses most traction control systems, for example, and while it continues to get better, without a driver you’re just going to have streets filled with driverless cars smack into trees and stuck in the middle of the street. Google claims that they haven’t had any accidents where their driverless car has been at fault. That’s believable, but they also have largely been testing in California on highways, and in areas where the team is familiar with the terrain. That’s clear enough when their navigation systems make incredibly stupid deci-sions throughout Saskatchewan cities, places where Google employees don’t live, work and know intimate-ly. I want to see them throw one of these machines into Saskatoon in a snowstorm, and then we’ll see if they are still touted as everybody’s future of mobili-ty.

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With Canada Day celebrations just winding up, we should also take the time to celebrate Saskatchewan and the great province more and more people are calling home. At one time we wondered if we would ever pass the one million mark and today there’s no stopping us. According to the statistics Saskatchewan’s popula-tion continues to grow, increasing by more than 5,000 people in the first quar-ter of 2014. As of April 1, 2014 there were 1,122,588 people living in the province – an increase of 5,085 people since January 1, 2014, and an increase of 21,180 people in the past year. Saskatchewan’s quar-terly and annual growth rates are both second-highest among the provinces, behind only Alberta. Economy Minister Bill Boyd points out the steady growth is a sign of a strong and diversified economy. And so it must be. “Saskatchewan is now starting its eighth consecutive year of strong popu-lation growth, a far cry from the years when we were actually losing people,” Boyd says. “There are more jobs and opportunities in Saskatchewan than ever before and that’s why today, more people than ever before call Saskatchewan home.” Saskatchewan’s growth in the first quarter of 2014 consisted of a natural increase (births minus deaths) of 1,211, net international migration of 3,080 and net interprovincial migration of 794. Saskatchewan’s net interprovincial migration rate was also the second highest among the provinces, behind Alberta. Saskatchewan’s largest net gains were from Ontario (603) and Manitoba (253). “A growing population is good for our province... It means more opportunities and it also means more challenges. Our government is working hard to ensure that growth continues and that we are meeting the challenges of a growing province.” And these are the good news happen-ings that make both Canada and our province excellent reasons to appreci-ate and celebrate.

Devin Wilger


To the Editor:

Since 2006, British Co-lumbia has spent more than a billion dollars to improve primary health-care. Have B.C. patients benefited from such a massive investment? Sadly, no. Good primary care – access to doctors and nurses for general health concerns – means we can quickly and easily access services and get refer-rals to more specialized services when needed. Primary care providers also maintain a patient record, monitor chronic conditions, such as diabe-tes or high blood pressure, help prevent disease, and coordinate care with spe-cialists or in hospitals. Difficulty finding a doc-tor or getting a timely appointment means pa-tients very reasonably turn to walk-in clinics or the emergency room. However, a lack of fol-low-up and coordination can mean new problems aren’t caught early, and ongoing conditions aren’t well managed. This is bad for patients, and costly for the health system. Other provinces have recognized this problem, and changed how prima-ry care is organized, in-troducing group practices and inter-professional teams (including physi-cians, but also nurses, pharmacists, social work-ers, and dietitians). They have also worked on building stronger systems for coordinating care, and new models of paying healthcare providers in-

tended to encourage qual-ity rather than volume. B.C, on the other hand, has focused on trying to change the behaviour of individual family doctors. How? Largely through a sizable carrot: incentive payments totalling more than $700 million of the $1 billion spent. Dozens of new fee codes have been introduced since 2003, so that fam-

ily doctors now receive additional payments for the management of pa-tients with chronic dis-eases, providing mental healthcare, maternity care, palliative care, and health risk assessments, and communicating with other care providers about patients. The new payments are on top of the regular fees paid to doctors for patient visits. The aim is to encourage family doctors to return to a traditional model of “full-service family prac-tice,” where patients are connected to a single doc-tor who meets all of their primary care needs. This means relying on fee-for-service payments and not building inter-profession-al teams. There are clin-ics in the province where such teams exist and phy-

sicians work on salary, but these are exceptions, not the norm; Recent B.C. reforms did nothing to encourage their devel-opment. The General Practice Services Committee es-timates that incentive payments in B.C. have increased the annual in-comes of participating doctors by $32,000. So it is clear that doctors’

earnings have increased sizably, but what is less clear is whether patients are receiving higher qual-ity care as a result. Our recent study on the care provided by B.C. family doctors, published in Healthcare Policy, does not provide encour-aging results. We used 20 years of data to look at services provided by family doctors in B.C. We found that the number of patients who receive a majority of their services from one doctor continues to fall, which implies that patients are seeing more individual physicians each year. Access to care after hours, and in settings other than the office (home, hospital, and long-term care), declined in the period leading up

to investments, and then continued to fall at the same rate after. In 1991, 96 per cent of family phy-sicians saw patients out-side of office hours. This fell to 79 per cent by 2001, and after investing in re-form, reached 59 per cent in 2010. In 1991, 92 per cent of B.C. doctors saw patients at home, falling to 76 per cent in 2001. In 2010, only 55 per cent made a home visit. In other words, patients do not appear to have im-proved access to their pri-mary care physician, and their care continues to be fractured, handled across a range of individuals and settings. An Auditor General re-port released in February concluded the B.C. gov-ernment could not dem-onstrate that physician services are high quality or that compensation for those services offers the best value for taxpayers. Family doctors are highly skilled and deserve to be fairly compensated, and pay disparities with oth-er specialist physicians need to be addressed. However, a growing body of research, in addition to our study, suggests that incentive payments are not a reliable way to im-prove quality of care. Research also tells us that the majority of new-ly practicing physicians in BC would prefer alter-natives to the traditional fee-for-service system. Perhaps the time is ripe for change.

Ruth Lavergne, Troy Media Corp.

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Don McMorris, Minister responsi-ble for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), attempts to brush aside concerns about the closure of four small town liquor stores in a June 18 letter. The minister tries to soft-sell the fact that the SLGA is shutting down stores in Ituna, Kerrobert, Ponteix and Lan-genburg, by suggesting that these stores are not being closed, they are be-ing ‘converted’. The facts suggest otherwise. SLGA will no longer own and operate a store in any of these four small towns. The buildings owned by the SLGA will be sold. The jobs of the store managers and staff, small town residents, will be eliminated. Finally, the net revenue earned by the four stores – $4.1 million in the past five years - will no longer be generat-ed by those stores and returned to the government treasury to fund schools, hospitals and roads. The government claim is that the ser-vice will continue because an existing local business will now be licensed as a franchise and permitted to sell alco-hol. But the end result is that an estab-lished, community-oriented service will be gone and jobs lost, while an existing business simply expands its inventory. What will this mean for those small towns that will be losing their liquor stores? They will lose good, family-sup-porting jobs that help keep local busi-nesses and services viable. They will also lose the customers from surround-ing areas who come to shop at the li-quor store and stay to have lunch at a local restaurant or fill up at the local gas station. Will selection and access be the same once the liquor store is gone? Probably not. Private franchises do a good job of providing a service to small communi-ties without an SLGA store. But they typically do not offer the same level of selection. An existing business, like a convenience store or a drug store, is unlikely to have the shelf space or the ability to offer a wide-ranging selec-tion. In practice, franchises carry less stock than rural SLGA stores. As for access, hours of operation could also be reduced. Private franchises can set their own hours. Some close up shop at 5:00 p.m. on a Friday. Despite the public relations spin the minister is putting on these rural store closures, it seems pretty clear that the government is cutting back services in small town Saskatchewan. The end result will be fewer good jobs for local families, reduced selection and access, and lost economic opportunities in those communities. Government made the decision to close these four rural stores without consultation or warning. Residents in other small towns may find themselves wondering – ‘who’s next?’

Donna Christianson, Regina, SK.

Let’s not sugar coat things

To the Editor: I write in response to the letter by Saskatch-ewan Liquor and Gam-ing Authority (SLGA) Minister Don McMor-ris, whom the govern-ment has tasked to work towards selling off the 79 SLGA stores Saskatchewan people currently own. In his letter, McMor-ris defends the govern-ment’s move to close down three small-town stores, and dismisses

concerns that the gov-ernment will lose a lot of revenue if it priva-tizes all government SLGA stores. The fact is, the gov-ernment-owned liquor stores in Saskatchewan bring in hundreds of millions of dollars ev-ery year. That money goes to hospitals and highways. Although SLGA stores are profi table, they really need some modernization. Instead of selling all

our liquor stores, Cam Broten is proposing lon-ger hours, much better selection and more fl ex-ible pricing at SLGA stores – things the gov-ernment could do right away if it had the will. Cam has also said he’s open to a model simi-lar to Manitoba’s that would allow SLGA to open liquor sections in grocery stores, making it convenient to pick up a bottle of wine for din-ner while shopping for groceries.

McMorris is right that we have a hybrid system that includes both public and private stores. Hanging for sale signs in front of the 79 stores we already own to go to a private-only system is one plan the government shouldn’t plow ahead with. Cathy Sproule, NDP

critic for the Saskatchewan

Liquor and Gaming Authority

Going private isn’t the best option for Sask.

Billion dollar boondoggle

To the Editor: The Bethune Doppler Weather Radar Station (northwest of Regi-na) went out of commission for four days at the end of last week. It was also broken last year, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that – typically, right in the middle of the high-risk season for summer storms. Professional storm chasers say the Bethune Station has become a common joke. Environment Canada says it’s just bad luck. But the bottom line is this – the Doppler system at Bethune has experienced chronic problems over several years and the federal gov-ernment needs to get it fi xed once and for all. Farmers depend on weather ra-dar for critical cropping informa-

tion quite literally every day, and the general population rely on the system for advance storm warnings. It’s a matter of basic public safety, and it needs to be reliably available all of the time. This is a basic responsibility of the Government of Canada. In addition, technology has ad-vanced signifi cantly since Canada’s Doppler system was fi rst deployed. Beyond basic repair and mainte-nance, the system should be up-graded and more stations added to make the overall Canadian radar network more comprehensive. But this is not a priority for the Harper government. Budget cutting is their only mantra. Why has Bet-hune failed four consecutive years in a row? Why does it take four days or more to get to the site and fi x it? This smacks of under-funding, ne-

glect and mismanagement. Since 2012, Parliament has ap-proved over $300-million to upgrade Canadian meteorological services over some six years, but every year, tens of millions of dollars in Envi-ronment Canada’s capital budget gets “lapsed” – i.e., announced, but not actually invested. This a well-known Harper government tactic. We’ve seen it in infrastructure, defence procurement, and many other fi elds. They’re all being short-changed. And meanwhile, the Bethune weather radar station remains as weak and vulnerable as ever, and the federal government is showing no sense of urgency for those who depend upon it.

Ralph Goodale, MP,Wascana, SK.

The consquences of under funding

“In other words, patients do not appear to have improved access to their primary care physician, and their care continues to be

fractured, handled across a range of individuals and settings.”


Submitted by Kaare Askildt, former Preeceville area farmer in training. This one of a series on get-ting settled in Hazel Dell. Mmm! This nice warm weather brings a particu-lar song from Porgy and Bess to mind: Summertime and the living is easy. Time has come to prepare the garden. Well, firstly Marion finally conceded that we don’t have to grow the potatoes inside, so she took the indoor canvas potato growing bag back to the store. Good thing too, as I could not figure out how I or Marion would be able to hill the potato plant in our living room! I fired up my 4020, and Marion showed me where she wanted the garden, somewhat in front of our kitchen window. I had promised her that I would remove the sod with the tractor bucket, and lay on some nice clean compost-ed sheep manure. One of the previous owners had a

flock of sheep which he kept in an old barn over winter, and he scraped all the sheep poop into two big mounds before the barn collapsed the follow-ing summer. With the 4020 nicely warmed up, I tilted the bucket slightly, pushed the front edge into the ground and crept forward. I got a little bit of sod at the start, but then the bucket just glided on top of the grass. I backed up and did it again; only this time I had a greater tilt on the bucket. I was tak-ing off sod alright, and Marion came running over and made me stop. “Look at that big hole! The way you’re going,” she said, “you’ll be park-ing the tractor upside down in a barn in China!” I stood up and looked, and had to admit that she was right, I had excavated a deep hole. Having been in sales all my life, I’m pretty quick responding to objections.

“Of course I have to exca-vate,” I said with a big smile, “that way you’ll get a nice deep bed of virgin sheep composted soil!” My overcoming objections skill must have gotten a bit rusty, because she didn’t buy it! Oh well, I finally managed to scrape off enough sod for the gar-den, and got many buck-ets full of sheep compost spread out on top. When I was done, Marion actually had to concede that it looked good! Roland Larsen and I had a table with our books at the first annual Mom-A-Me-A trade show in Canora recently. There were a lot of exhibitors there, but very few people attended the trade show, probably because it was the first year. Roland and I will probably share a table there again next year. Just to be clear, neither Roland nor I are forcing our books on any-body. If someone does not want to buy the books, all

they have to say is “No thank you!” Roland and I have heard a few interest-ing excuses for not buying our books, between the Preeceville trade show and the one in Canora. Here are a few of them: I left my money (or cheque book) at home. Do you take credit cards? My son is too young and cannot read, but you could read to him, he won’t listen. I cannot read, and my wife cannot read either. My wife would kill me. But the best was at the Preeceville show, where a man with a slight British accent picked up my book, looked at it and asked me in a serious manner if I know how to write. When I blurted out a surprised: “What did you say?” He asked if I had a Ph.d in English, to which I replied: “I am Norwegian and had to learn English as my second language, but when you learn how to read, I’m sure you will enjoy my book!” He didn’t

say a word after that, just put the book down and walked away. Two old retired Norwegians, Ole and Sven, were sitting togeth-er on a park bench feed-ing the pigeons. All of a sudden Sven broke out in a hysterical laughter. Ole got a little frightened by this, but he waited until Sven had settled down. “What was so funny?” asked Ole. “Well,” said Sven, “just to keep my spirits up, I was sitting here telling myself some old jokes. But then all of a sudden I told myself a really funny joke that I haven’t heard before!” A Norwegian criminal gang called the Norse Mafia consisted of three members, Ole, Sven and Lars. After a lengthy police investigation they were caught and charged with having committed a string of very serious criminal offences. The three of them were sen-tenced to 10 years in soli-

tary confinement. However, due to the length of the solitary con-finement, each one of them were told that they could bring with them whatever they would need to pass the time. After due consideration, Ole was allowed to bring his wife with him. Sven was granted as much beer and aquavit needed to last him the 10 years. Lars however, as per hisrequest was provided with enough cigarettes to last him the 10 years of soli-tary confinement. On the day of their release, the guards unlocked the door of Ole’s prison cell, and Ole emerged with his wife and six new children. Sven was drunk and just about fell out of his prison cell when the guard opened his door. However, when they opened the door to Lars’s cell, they found him sitting in the corner whimpering: “Anybody got a light?”

The farmer is trained – life is an adventure

Submitted by Carol Olsen

The longest day of the year has past, so it must be summer. We have had enough rain for awhile, so everyone think... HEAT! SUNSHINE! Our Community was saddened last month in the loss of our friend, Reg Coles. Reg enjoyed his retirement here, golfing in the summer and snowmobil-ing in the winter. Sincere condolences to Marilyn and his children, Chad and Tanis and their families. We’d like to welcome new residents Ron and Darlene Farrell to our commu-nity. We hope that they enjoy their new home and our community. Gladys and Brent Moore are moving to BC to be near their daughter Tracey and her family. We are going to miss them on the golf course and coffee row, but know they will enjoy their new home. Good Spirit Acres Community Association is now on FACEBOOK!! People who are familiar with this media, can get up-to-date information of up-coming events in our community. On July 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Cruisin’ Weekend in the Park, Richard Winters will have his VW Beetle at the Good Spirit Market filled with balloons. For $2.00, residents and visitors can make a guess on how many balloons there are in Richard’s car. The winner will receive a gift certificate from the Good Spirit Market. This is a fund-raiser for the Community Assoc. With hopes of making improvements to Spilchen Meadows. Jocelyn Winters will be holding a “Kids Club” during July and August every Wed. From 10 – 11 a.m. starting July 2 (but excluding July 9) until August 27th at Spilchen Meadows for children ages two to ten. This program is sponsored by the GSA Community Assoc. as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. She will have games

and crafts for the children. There are limited spaces for this club, so parents must register their child with Jocelyn at 306-621-6209. Parents of children under five years of age must stay for the morn-ing. The Toilet Seat Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, Sept 14 at 3 p.m. (after the Rider game) followed by a pot luck supper at Spilchen Meadows. The golf tournament is a fun game of Texas Scramble. On September 20, the Community Association will be holding a steak or chicken supper at the Good Spirit Golf Course Restaurant. Supper will be served from 5-7 p.m. Tickets will $20 each and you can purchase them from Elaine Park, Lynn MacDonald, Carol Olsen, Richard or Jocelyn Winters and at the Good Spirit Market. The Hamlet Annual Meeting will be held on Sept 28. There will be an elec-tion of a councillor who will hold office for four years. Our Hamlet was sprayed for tent cat-erpillars last month, and so far, it looks like it was worth while. Areas that weren’t sprayed have had the little beasts devour the leaves on those trees. Senior men’s and women’s Golf is held every Tues. and Thurs. Morning. We meet at 9 a.m. to draw teams and tee off at 9:30 for nine holes of golf. It only costs a loonie to enter! The men golf on Saturdays and Sundays (also Mondays of long week-ends) at 8 a.m. Be there at 7:30 to be put on a team. You can phone the club-house 306-792-4600, to have your name entered for these games. The Ladies’ Golf Tournament will be on July 12 – phone the clubhouse to enter. That’s it for this month. Have a good summer! If we shouldn’t have midnight snacks, how come there is a light in the refrig-erator?

Good Spirit Acres happenings

GIVING BACK – Pictured above, Dr. Bree Rogoza, President of Xi Zeta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi (right) presents Karen Dunlop of Fins, Feathers & Fur Pets & Supplies with a cheque for $1,450.00 in support of Yorkton’s Off Leash Dog Park at J.C. Beach. To raise this money, members sold tickets for a Mother’s Day Basket that was displayed at Mano’s Restaurant. The winner of the basket was Eunice Matthuik of Yorkton.

STUDENTS RECOGNIZED – St. Michael’s School recently held its year end Liturgy and Awards celebration. Pictured above (top photo) the following grade eight students celebrated their successes during the past year. Back: Grady Hawkins, Janeen Pellatt, Kay-tia Kostersky,Trayton Dudar, Thomas Saganace, Austin Roberts, Reid Pere-peluk, Kaleb Bulych, Calic Tolentino, Bailey Melnychuk. Middle: Alexandria Hanishewsky, Megan Varga, Rekha Whittaker, Louis Shin, Hanna Grist-wood, Megan Schmidt, Jacob Baker, Von Castillo, Braden Kitchen. Front: Juannic Buckle, Logan Kawchuk, Taylor Petrowsky, Reese Kinaschuk, Reid Ar-nold, Travis Magera, Eliah Stephaniuk. In the lower picture are the students

who were recognized for their outstand-ing achievements this year. Back: Pro-fi ciency Award – Kaytia Kostersky and Trayton Dudar. Male and Female Ath-lete of the Year – Grady Hawkins and Janeen Pellatt. Front: Fine Arts Award – Rekha Whittaker and Alexandria Hani-shewsky. Shining Star Award – Megan Schmidt. The following students from St. Mi-chael’s School were also recognized for receiving Academic Achievement Awards. Jacob Baker, Von Castillo, Trayton Dudar, Hanna Gristwood, Alex-andria Hanishewsky, Reese Kinaschuk, Braden Kitchen, Kaytia Kostersky, Janeen Pellatt, Austin Roberts, Thomas Saganace, Megan Schmidt, Calic Tolen-tino and Rekha Whittaker.

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The Yorkton Regional High School recently held it’s annual awards night and wrap up cer-emony. Following is a list of the award recipients. 1. R.H. Electric Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Entrance Scholarship – $4,000 – This scholarship is presented to a student who will be enter-ing the SIAST Business Program at the Parkland College – RENA STAMATINOS. 2. Lerif Patzer Academic Scholarship - $3,000 – These awards were established by, and in memory of, Mr. Lerif Patzer of Pasadena, California. Born and raised in Yorkton, Mr. Patzer shared a dream with his brother Mr. Edwin Patzer – to become lawyers after WW II. Edwin was killed in action, and Lerif went on alone to law school, eventually attaining the position as Manager of Legal Claims for Great West Life Assurance Co. in Los Angeles. In 1998, when the YRHS Marching 100 bid to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Lerif provided financial support. Lerif’s kindness has allowed him to again provide financial support for years to come to students of the YRHS through his generous endow-ment of over $50,000. These scholarships are $500 each and are presented to the student who has the highest average in specific courses. The student must be continuing his/her education at the post-sec-ondary level. The recipient for the highest average in Grade 12 sciences with marks of 99% in Chemistry 30, 95% in Biology 30 and 95% in Physics 30 and with the high-est average in ELA 30 at 95% and in History 30 or Native Studies 30 at 98% is RENA STAMATINOS. RENA will also receive the Ruth Jolson Medal for English given in memory of former YRHS English teacher Ruth Jolson. The recipient for Practical and Applied Arts in the Business and Computer Technology area based on nominations and cho-sen by the PAA teachers accord-ing to a high academic standing is Jordan Spitzke. The recipient for the highest Practical and Applied Arts aver-age in the Technical and Trades area based on nominations and chosen by the PAA teachers according to a high academic standing is Bo Chiasson. And the final recipient with a mark of 95% in Physical Education 30 is David Balysky 3. Lerif Patzer Are You Raider Enough Scholarship - $2,500 – For Humanities – MICHAEL KOZUSHKA; For Math/Science – MACKENZIE ARMBRUSTER; For PAA Business – ANDREA LANDSTAD; For PAA Trades –BRENDEN PAWLIW and, For Phys Ed- BREANNA MELNECHENKO. 4. The Dr. Michael Ziglo Scholarship- $2,000 – This scholarship was established by former YRHS student Michael Ziglo who graduated in 1988. Michael went on to attend Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan, and then com-pleted his orthodontic degree at the University of Alberta. He now practices orthodontics in Regina, and has established these scholarships to help stu-dents in his hometown who wish to attend a university located in Saskatchewan. The chosen recipients are GREY MCKEN AND JESSICA REID. Jessica has also been awarded the Centennial Merit Scholarship valued at $2000 at the University of Regina where she will be attending the College of Education. Congratulations Jessica! 5. The Angeline Kramer Milbank Memorial Scholarship - $1,500 – This scholarship was

established by CAVRO Scientific Instruments of San Jose, California, to honor the memory of Angeline Milbank, a long-time employee originally from the Yorkton community. This scholarship is awarded to a strong academic student who has enhanced the school com-munity through participation in extra-curricular activities. The student must be continuing with post-secondary education. Our winner who meets these requirements is SUUN SHIN. 6. The Morrison-Christo-pherson Scholarship - $1,500 – This scholarship was estab-lished by Nancy Morrison in memory of her mother, Jessie Christopherson, who taught at Burke School and her father, William H. Morrison, a lawyer for over 55 years in Yorkton and a member of the School Board of the Y.C.I. The scholarship is to honor their love of and commit-ment to education. It is avail-able to a student who shows general proficiency and who plans post-secondary education at a public institution. – KATE MARTIN. 7. CUPE 4980 Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity University Entrance Scholarship ($1000_ – This Scholarship is presented to a student who will begin University classes at the Parkland College. The recipi-ent is ELDON BREITKREUZ. 8. Home Hardware Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity University Entrance Scholarship in Health or Natural Sciences - $1,000 – This Scholarship is also presented to a student who will begin University classes at the Parkland College. This recipient is GRAHAM CAMPBELL. 9. SIAST Palliser Campus School of Business Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Skills Training Entrance Scholarship in Business or Technology - $1,000 – This scholarship is presented to a student who will be entering the SIAST Business Program at the Parkland College. – ANDREW LINSLEY. 10. Leon Ram Companies Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Skills Training Entrance Scholarship - $1,000 – This scholarship is presented to a student who will be enter-ing the SIAST Business Program at the Parkland College. FELCON SWAIN is the recipi-ent. 11. The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarship - $1,000 – The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarships are being awarded to Saskatchewan students who have completed the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program. The recipient must be pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The selected winner is DAMON HARRINGTON. 12. The Ethel and John Propp Music Scholarship - $1,000 – This scholarship is awarded to a band and/or choir student who has shown dedica-tion, diligence, commitment and cooperation in both attitude and participation in the music pro-gram, and who is continuing with post-secondary education. The winner is JANE LAST. Jane has also been offered an Entrance Scholarship to Plymouth University in England in the amount of 2000 pounds, where she plans to study Psychology and eventually pur-sue a career in Medicine. Way to go Jane! 13. The Florence Woloshyn Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 – This scholarship was estab-lished in accordance to the wishes of the late Florence Woloshyn who held a high value

for education and a desire to support young people in achiev-ing their educational goals. The recipient must show general proficiency and must be con-tinuing with post-secondary education. The worthy recipi-ent is BO CHIASSON. 14. The Heather Laxdal Memorial S.R.C. Bursary - $1,000 – This bursary is given to a Grade XII student who has gone above and beyond the call of his or her office over the course of the school year striv-ing to maintain and better the level of school spirit and enthu-siasm. This year the scholar-ship will be shared between two SRC members RENA STAMATINOS AND JESSICA GUENTHER. 15. The Susan Harper Memorial Scholarship - $1,000.– This scholarship is given to a student who is planning to enroll in a Registered Nurses training program. The winner is ASHLEY SHARP. 16. Rusnak, Balacko, Kachur & Rusnak Law Scholarship - $800 – This schol-arship is presented to a student of high academic standing who has completed the Grade XII Law class. The student must be continuing with post-secondary education. The winner is NIKERA TOMA.

17. Yorkton Distributors (1976) Ltd. Scholarship - $700 – This scholarship goes to a deserving student with a high academic average who intends to continue his or her education. – NICOLA ZULYNIAK. Nicola has received a $500 entrance Scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan based on Early Admission Marks above 85%. 18. The Ted Wlock Math Scholarship- $500 – SUUN SHIN. 19. The Jake Berg Memorial Scholarship - $500 – RENA STAMATINOS AND BRANDON STEFFENSON. 20. The Helen and George Morris Memorial Scholarship - $500 – RACHAEL MACHNEE. Rachael has been offered the President’s Scholarship at the University of Carleton in Ottawa. This scholarship is for $3,000 a year for four years if an A average is maintained each year. 21. The Y.R.H.S. Staff Scholarship - $500 each – MICHAEL KOZUSHKA AND EDDIE SCHRAMM. 22. The Park Memorial Scholarship - $500 – KATE MARTIN. 23. The Edwin Patzer Memorial Scholarships - $500 – KENNEDY TODOSICHUK, ROBERT SCHUSTER, AND EDDIE SCHRAMM. 24. The Shindle Memorial Scholarship - $500 – ANDREA LANDSTAD. Andrea has received the Edwards Business College Entrance Scholarship at the University of Saskatchewan valued at $4,000. 25. The Kinsmen Club of Yorkton Proficiency Scholarships – $500 each – TAMARA HERSHMILLER; ALYSSA KUNKEL; MICHAEL KOZUSHKA AND ELDON

BREITKREUZ. 26. The C.J. Houston S.R.C. Memorial Scholarship - $500 – ANDREW LINSLEY. 27. Cornerstone Credit Union Ltd. Scholarship - $500 – RENA STAMATINOS 28. The Associated Canadian Travellers Scholarship - $500 – SARAH KRIGER. Sarah has received a $1,000 entrance Scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan based on Early Admission Marks above 90%. Congratulations! 29. The Clarence Westerhaug Memorial Scholarship - $500 – BRANDON STEFFENSON. 30. The Gloria Hayden Memorial Scholarship - $500 – EDDIE SCHRAMM. Eddie has received the University of Regina Entrance Scholarship sponsored by the U of R Rams football team which will pay Eddie’s full tuition for every year of his eligibility. Congratulations! 31. The United Commercial Travellers #578 Scholarship - $500 – ANDREW LINSLEY. 32. The Gary Voinorosky Memorial Scholarship - $500 – FELCON SWAIN. 33. The Jostens Yearbook Scholarship -$500 – JESSICA GUENTHER AND JANE LAST. 34. The General Alexander Ross Branch #77 Bursaries - $500 each – RENA STAMA-TINOS, GREY MCKEN, AND BO CHIASSON. Grey also has received the University of Regina Entrance Scholarship sponsored by the U of R Rams football team which will pay Grey’s full tuition for every year of his eligibility. Way to go Grey! 35. The Lucas Puchala Memorial Scholarship - $500 – RILEY ROZDEBA. 36. The Doreen Berrns Memorial Scholarship - $500 – SHELBY STRATECHUK. 37. Yorkton B.P.O. Elks Lodge #392 Scholarship - $500 – EDDIE SCHRAMM 38. Father Delaere Council

#5182 Knights of Columbus Bursary - $500 – BROOKE WERNER. 39. The Farrell Agencies Most Dedicated Scholarship - $500 – DAVID BALYSKY. 40. The Yorkton Lions Technical Scholarship in Memory of Mr. George Morris - $400 – MICHAEL KOZUSHKA. 41. The Yorkton Lions Academic Scholarship - $400 – STEVEN MILLER. 42. The Yorkton Lions Leadership Award - $400 – BRADEN OYSTRICK. 43. The Good Spirit School Division Scholarship - $400 – RENA STAMATINOS 44. Photography by Mitch Award - $400 – KATE MARTIN 45. The Yorkton Council #2031 Knights of Columbus Scholarships - $400 each – REBECCA HOTSKO AND FELCON SWAIN. Rebecca has also received a $1000 Entrance scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan where she is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations Rebecca! 46. The George Skinner Memorial Scholarship - $350 – RACHAEL MACHNEE. 47. Y.C.I. (1982) Scholarship - $300 – IAN GREEN 48. The Josephine and Henry Gulak Scholarship - $300 each – NICOLA ZULYNIAK AND GRAHAM CAMPBELL 49. The Captain Patrick Rushowick Memorial Bursary - $300 – KIARA HUDY. 50. The Yorkton Bowl Arena Scholarship - $300 each – BRETT NEWTON AND BRYCE NEWTON 51. The Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood Branch #302 Scholarship - $300 each –

JORDAN SPITZKE AND RILEY ROZDEBA. 52. Yorkton This Week Scholarship - $300 – KENNEDY TODOSICHUK. 53. The Immigrant Women of Saskatchewan Yorkton Chapter Gisela Wasylowich Memorial Scholarship - $300 – SUUN SHIN. Suun has been offered a $2000 Entrance scholarship at the University of Toronto where she plans to study Biochemistry and eventually Dentistry.Congratulations Suun! 54. The Alex DenesykMemorial Scholarship - $300 – BRYDEN DUBIEL. 55. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Yorkton Lodge No. 9 Scholarship - $300 – GRAHAM CAMPBELL 56. Dr. Bernie & Mary Ann Trischuk Scholarship - $300 – LINDSEY HARVEY. 57. The Army, Navy and Airforce Ladies Auxiliary #1103 Bursaries - $250 each – JESSICA GUENTHER AND ANDREA LANDSTAD 58. The Capital Kia Auto Sales and Leasing Scholarship -$250 – SCOTT WOSMINITY . 59. The Marie Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $250 – RYLEY NEUMANN 60. The Willowbrook and District Lions Club Scholarship - $250 – MEAGAN PROCYSHEN. 61. The Bredenbury Lions Club Scholarship - $250 – LINDSEY HARVEY. 62. Dr. Ron Rogoza and Dr. Bree Rogoza Health Science Scholarship - $250 – VICTORIA DERBOWKA. 63. Yorkton Aircraft Service Practical and Applied Arts Scholarship - $250 – COLBY CROSS 64. The Yorkton Curling Club Scholarship - $200 – CAMILLE SHARP AND GRAHAM CAMPBELL. Graham has also received a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan in the amount of $1,000. Way to go Graham. 65. The Access Communi-cations Centennial Scholarship Program – $200 – RACHAEL MACHNEE. 66. The Canadian Federation of University Women’s Club Scholarships - $200 – TERRI-LYNN BERTHELETTE AND BRIANNA BLAZEIKO. 67. Yorkton Masonic Lodge #12 Scholarship - $200 – JORDAN CHROBOT. 68. W. Ernest Quine Memorial Scholarships - $200 each – TRISTAN BADGER, HAYLEY LEPOWICK, AND PAIGE GRIFFITH. 69. The Hot Rod Shop High Performance Award - $200 Gift Certificate – JESSIE GORSKI 70. Beta ( Bay ta) Sigma Phi Memorial Scholarship - $200 – KATE MARTIN. 71. Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship - $200 – KENNEDY TODOSICHUK. 72. The Parkland Dance Festival Scholarship-$150 – BRIANNA BLAZEIKO AND RENA STAMATINOS 73. The Y.R.H.S. SRC Dedicated Student Scholarships - $100 each – REBECCA HOTSKO AND BRADEN OYSTRICK. 74. The Rick Shussel Memorial Scholarship - $100 – MICHAEL KOZUSHKA. 75. Sascan Beverages Ltd. Scholarship - $100 – TYLER BELLEGARDE. Tyler will also receive a $50 gift card for Denson Commercial Food Equipment. 76. The Anne Portnuff Award - $100 plus a plaque. This award goes to a grade eleven student of high academic standing who has shown a real sense of responsibility has good relations with students and teachers and possesses qualities of leader-ship and citizenship. The recip-ient is CALEIGH GRUNERT.

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• Game Day, Fridays, 2 p.m., board games,

all are welcome!

Community Connections

Summer Programs • hosted by Big Brothers

Big Sisters of Yorkton Area for children ages six

to twelve1) Physical LiteracyJuly 7 to August 1

Registration is $175 for the four weeks.

2) Developing Skills and Abilities, August 5-22

Registration is $150 for the three weeks.

Both programs are held at Columbia School

Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The goal is to create

community connections developing sports and

recreation opportunities while providing a

caring, positive space for your child.

For further information or to register, please call Big Brothers Big Sister

at 306-782-3471 or visit www.bigbrothers-

bigsisters.ca/yorkton. There is funding

available to help with registration for children

from low income families.

New Horizons Friday Night Dances

78 First Ave. North Yorkton, Sk.

Great Night of Dancing Every one is welcome

$8/person, lunch is included

Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.Music by:

• Memory Lane, July 4 • Don & Friends, July 11

• Ed Hicki, July 18• Old Country Lads,

July 25 Music is subject to

change. For info. call

Peter: 306-782-1846.

New at pARTners!The artistry of Laureen

Johnson – nostalgic pastel portraits of chil-

dren and animals amid a world full of wonders are now featured. Laureen is new to Yorkton, creating

commissioned work as well as the

pieces displayed at the Yorkton Public Library, during regular hours, until the end of June.

Cindy’s Sunday Market

Yorkton LegionApril every Sunday

until July 5.11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Free admission, over 30 vendors.

Call (306) 748-2269 to book your table or

learn more.

2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert

Series Line Up• Globe Theatre: A

Closer Walk With Patsy Cline; Connie Kaldor; Angele Dubeau & La Pieta; Prairie Debut:

Fung-Chui Piano Duo; Eclipse; Prairie Debut:

Ensemble Caprice Baroque Quintet; Royal Wood; Ballet Jorgen presenting Cinderella; The Barra MacNeils;

and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott

Cornelius. New pricing!For details call the

Yorkton Arts Council at (306)783-8722. Tickets

are also available online at Ticketpro.

Learn to Run Clinics

Tuesday and Thursday @ 6:45 p.m. There are 3

types of clinics: 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.

The clinics take place at the Yorkton Regional School Parking Lot.

There is no cost for the clinic, but participants pay registration for the

Charity Road Race at the clinic.

The Annual Charity Road Race and

Community Walk will take place Sunday

August 17 Visit our website at

www.thehealthfounda-tion.ca to print off registration form.

Good Spirit Car ShowSponsored by the Yorkton Antique Auto Association

July 6 at Good Spirit Provincial Park

Call Merve at 306-783-7494 for details.

Grief ShareThe Grief Share support

group is sponsored by people who understand

what you are experiencing and want to

offer you comfort and encouragement during

this difficult time. Every Tuesday at St.

Peter’s Hospital MelvilleIn the McLeod

Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either:

Margaret Yost 728-4744Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.

The Yorkton Legion Track Club

The club is open to all Yorkton and area ath-letes that were born in

2002 or older.To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at [email protected] or call

Cell: 306-621-7716.

New Horizons Senior Center Bingo

78 First Ave. North Yorkton, Sk.

Bingo will be played every third Sunday of

each month. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m.

Eight games will be played at 25 cents a

game. Extra cards will be available

Everyone is welcome. Lunch included

Admission $3/person.

Parkland Right to Life Meetings

Meets every third Wednesday of the month

@ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For

info. call 306-783-6240.

St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes

OHS Standard First Aid/CPR classes.

Personalized courses andonline training also

available.For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email:

[email protected].

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers Wanted To get your name on thevolunteer list for a build

or to be part of a committee, go to

www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on

“Volunteer Now”

Dart League Attention dart players,

steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s

Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encour-

aged to come out. For more information

call 782-1783.

Tot SpotBoys & Girls Club

Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on BroadwayMon., Tues.,

Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon.

Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m.

Free to participate!

Community Adult Band

Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands – Community

Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT

JAZZ Big Band New members welcome! For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (day

time) 782-4182 (evenings).

Cribbage & PoolThe Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested

cribbage and pool players to come out to St.

Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and

Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon

for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price

includes light lunch.For info. call Helen at

783-0802 or Angie at 783-7838.

Crossroads – a support group for

women who are experiencing or have experienced violence.

Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thurs-

day from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more informa-tion contact 782-0673 or

782-5181.

Save the Yorkton Brick Mill

Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture.Learn more or get

involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org

Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or

783-6211.

Yorkton Creators 4-H Club

Welcoming new members ages 6-21. Projects

include cooking, sewing, woodworking and

cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 782-4721.

Singers Unite!Yorkton Community

Concert Choir Practices every Monday

at 7:30 p.m.in the choir room

at the YRHS (use parking lot entrance)

Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details.

The Torch Club– leadership, growth and

empowerment program for youth

ages 10-13Call Erin at 783-2582

for details.

Calling all Bridge Players!

The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started

up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton

Public Library. Call 783-4220 for more

details.

Yorkton and District United Way

• looking for dedicated people interested in tak-

ing part of a growing organization that helps

agencies and crucial ser-vices in and around the Yorkton area. To learn

more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or

email yorktonunited [email protected].

Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting• meets every 3rd

Thursday of the month in the meeting room at

the hospital• promotes early

detection and speedy recovery

Call 782-5748 for info.

Al-AnonAl-Anon meets Mondays,

8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and

Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.

Club DJHeritage Baptist Church

Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m.

• for children Grades K-6• a mid week program

designed to engage local children with church • Bible stories, crafts,

games, music and more...Call 783-7912 for details.

Kinette Club of Yorkton

• meets the second Wednesday of every

month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact

either Lana Matechuk, Club President at

782-9717 or Marcia Sedor, Membership

Director at 782-2053.

Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club • meets weekly on

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and lead-ership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information

contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034.

Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan

Genealogical SocietyMonthly Meetings

Yorkton Public LibraryFor info. call Sharon Lindsay at 783-7054.

SIGN Parenting Education ClassesLAPS (Literacy and

Parenting Skills) • Weekly Parent and Preschooler Programfor 3 and 4-year-olds,

their parents and younger siblings

• crafts, snacks, games, songs and positive

parenting info.Call Janet at 783-9424 for more information or

to register.

Call 306-783-7355 to place your free

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Rookie Team RedBack Row: Brody Gulka, Zoe Bolme, Jerrett McDougall, Robert Prestie. Front row: John Fleger, Samantha Roussin, Lee Tymko, Riley Fedorowich, Colby Heiser. Missing: Deago Delorme, Coach Clorice Kuzek and Coach Erin Sobkow

Rookie Team BlueBack Row: Coach Mike Cristo, Sam Cristo, Nataniel Sparvier, Davin Desroches, Rylan Pihach, Preston Patenaude, Coach Tricia Chisholm.Front Row: Deklen Syrota, Ty Chish-olm, Kaden Pihach, Jack Jones.Missing: Kyra Pelly, Coach Damon Syrota

Rookie Team GreyBack Row: Coach Kevin Kulscar, Cam Reaney, Kaelem Shingoose, Kaden McNeil, Ewen Hutzul, Coach Wade McNeil. Front Row: Joshua Kulscar, Grace Pendleton, Macey Stack-house, Josiah Poppleton, Matthew Ross. Missing: Jackson Cote

Rookie Team YellowBack Row: Coach Ryley Wawryk, Tristan Kostelnyk, Tyan Dierker, Riley Stewart, Drew Fleger, Macy Bobb, Coach Tim Szabo. Front Row: Kaebri Churko, Hudson Wawryk, Landon Balabuk, Zach Szabo, Scott Falconer. Missing: Dreagan Kitchemonia, Coach Kirby Stewart


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Yorkton Mosquito Cardinals – Team #3Back Row (left to right) Coaches: Jason Forwood, Colin Holowka, Tom Courville. Middle Row Sebastian Courville, Reid Pfeifer, Riley Forwood, Rhys Maksimow, Merissa Payne, Vicaas Junek, Ashton Webster. Front Row: Kassandra Payne, Ashton Schuster, Garrick Janssen, Vinay Junek, Madix Vitkauskas, Riley Holowka

Yorkton Mosquito Cardinals – Team #1Front Row (L-R): Sevvryn Dilworth, Izaia Gaudry, Andrew Ross, Mathew Datema, Kade Wardle, Chris Cole. Middle Row (L-R): John Hrushka, Kaidyn Malysh, Brady Bjornerud, Logan Walters, Noah Bymak.Back Row (L-R): Grant Bjornerud (Coach), Blair Malysh (As-sistant Coach), Jon Gaudry (Assistant Coach). Missing Carson Nielson

Pee Wee CardinalsBack Row Coaches: Mike Stackhouse, Jeff Bahrey, Marty Sveinbjornson. Third row play-ers: Dylan Stark, Kelten Chyz, Matthew Stackhouse, Darby Forwood. Second row players: Carter Somogyi, Carson Sveinbjornson, Tristan Key, Dylan Ringdal, Jaden Collins, Drey-den Chyz. First row players: Aden Nystrom, Rylan Bahrey, Jesse Kobylko, Noah Pfeifer, Carson Wardle

The pictures and players names on these pages were supplied by Yorkton Minor Baseball. Not all team pictures were available at press time.

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Yorkton 4 House of CardsFront: l-r Jye Zawatsky, Mason Campeau, Josh Johnson, Drey Sobkow, Roman Campeau. Middle: Kale Nabozniak-Wog, Jake Farrell, Colton Hubic, Mason Lammers. Coaches: Kelly Hubic, Jason Farrell, Doug Zawatsky. Missing: Garin Lammers, Kobe

Gardon Securities Bantam CardinalsBack Row: l-r—Mitchell Kuzma, Colbie Sherring, Noah Clarke, Joe Sliva, Wyatt Forwood, Alex Geddes, Graham Willgosh. Middle row: l-r Gabe Courville, Cordell Struble, Vaughn Willgosh, Carson Thorley, Bradley Ingham, Zoen Bell. Front: Braden Kitchen. Missing: Tan-ner Melnychuk. Head Coach Jason Sliva, Asst coach Tim Sliva, Manager Darryl Struble Pee Wee AAA Canadian Tire Cardinals

Back Row: l-r Greg Andreychuk (Asst Coach) Shawn Frankfurt (Coach), Darryl Sobkow (Asst Coach). Middle Row: l-r Kelsey Banga, Cauy Clark, Tanner Hoffman, Gregor Fragu-harson, Jett Stechyshyn, Colby Ross, Dasek Eobkow. Front Row: l-r Kaeden Koroluk, Anthony Roebuck, Hazzard Friskie, Jarvis Zawatsky, Cole Frankfurt



NEWS REVIEW SPORTS

Sportnotes

Sports Bank Drop-in The Yorkton Sports Bank is collecting used sports equipment at the Kinsmen. Come out and check out the assort-ment of sports equip-ment, including hockey gear, or donate your old equipment. Appoint-ments are required. Contact for more infor-mation by phone at 306-828-2401. Help give back to the community by donating your used equipment to those who are in need.

Learn to Run

The Annual Charity Road Race and Community Walk, Learn to Run clinics began May 6th. The clinic ses-sions began May 6th and run Tuesday and Thursday @ 6:45. There are three types of clin-ics: 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. The clinics take place at the Yorkton Regional School Parking Lot. There is no cost for the clinic, but participants pay registration for the Charity Road Race at the clinic. The Annual Charity Road Race and Community Walk will take place Sunday August 17. Visit The Health Foundation web-site at www.thehealth-foundation.ca to print off a registration form or for more information

Horse Racing

Horse racing will be returning to Yorkton for the first time this sum-mer as the Yorkton Exhibition is scheduled to host four full days of racing at the 2014 Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair. Chuckwagons and Chariot racing action will be taking place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the main event on Saturday as harness racing also makes its return to the Exhibition Grounds. Come out and support horse racing in Yorkton at the 2014 Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair.

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FLOODED OUT - Bad luck from Mother Nature of the Canada Day long weekend affected everyone in the Parkland area as heavy rain led to flooding in both Yorkton and Melville, naturally cancelling WMBL baseball in the area.

By CHASE RUTTIGN-R Writer

Each week of the 2014 CFL Season, The News Review Sports will break down the latest Saskatchewan Roughriders news and notes as the 2013 Grey Cup champs look to defend their title.

Despite fl ooding in the streets of Re-gina making life diffi cult for the diehard Riders fans travelling to Taylor Field for Sunday’s 2014 home opener to greet the defending Grey Cup champs, there was no shortage of things to cheer about once fans

did get into the stadium as Saskatchewan once again blew out the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in what was a carbon copy of their 2013 Grey Cup triumph despite several key pieces missing for the fi rst time. Missing former superstars in Weston Dressler and Kory Sheets after both jumped to AFC West teams in the NFL in the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders during the offseason, quarterback Darian Durant and the Roughriders de-fence picked up more than enough of their former teammates workload in what was a very convincing 31-10 victory to brighten the spirits of a province where many had

their Canada Day’s ruined by wet weath-er. With road teams struggling in Week One of the CFL season after the tempo-rary labour dispute between the league and players led to a shorter training camp, Hamilton found they were no exception to the trend as after the Calgary Stampeders thrashed Montreal on Saturday the de-fending champions sent out an equal mes-sage that they will be back as favourites to lift the Grey Cup even without the likes of Sheets and Dressler in the fold.

Cont. on Page 14.

Roughriders off to quick start to 2014 season

By CHASE RUTTIGN-R Writer

A wet summer has been a letdown for the Western Major Baseball League, but fl ooding throughout the Canada Day long weekend offi cially put the local ballclub’s seasons on hold as Yorkton and Melville expe-rienced heavy rain that wiped out play for the near future as both the Cardinals and Mil-lionaire’s fi elds were unplay-able in addition to the serious fl ooding in Melville closing off Highway 10 all but forcing the cancellation of Canada Day baseball. Perhaps it was in good taste as more serious issues have crept into the minds of many in the area who have been af-fected by the fl ooding of the Parkland area. Many having their basements fl ooded with water overfl owing thanks to heavy storms that did not let up over the weekend. As for an on the fi eld im-pact for the Cardinals the rain wiped away not only the con-ditions at Jubilee Park with large pools of rain, but also a huge opportunity to get back on track after falling to 7-11 before the long weekend. Play-ing all of their games at home, the rain effectively delayed the Cardinals homestand as

well as a chance to play in front of the traditionally large Canada Day crowds that fl ock the ballpark for some Canadi-an baseball on Canada’s birth-day. Something that fi rst year Cardinals player and Yorkton native Derek Marshall noted was a bit of a disappointment after getting excited for the homestand before Mother Na-ture reared her ugly head. “Growing up in Yorkton you know Canada Day is a big event in town every year and whenever the Cardinals play usually a big crowd comes out to watch some ball at Jubilee Park so it was defi nitely some-thing all of the guys as well as myself were looking forward to,” says Marshall who played college ball down south in Illi-nois before coming back home to play his summer ball in Yorkton to no surprise. Beyond the cancellation of the ballgames was the Car-dinals eagerness to get back to work after dropping two games to the Medicine Hat Mavericks, something Mar-shall noted has the Cardinals motivated and ready to get back into the win column. “After getting back to .500 and dropping a few games before the weekend all of the guys want to get back onto the fi eld and get back to work,”

Marshall says. “With a good chunk of games at home after starting off on the road a lot this is a good chance for us to get back on track so the can-cellations defi nitely have been a bit of a setback.” Another factor that the rain delays present is the ef-fect that doubleheaders and a compressed schedule will have on players, particularly the pitching staff which will sure-ly be stretched out the more games get pushed back into an already busy fi nal month of the season for Yorkton. As it stands, the Cardinals play 27 games in 28 days to complete their WMBL regular season schedule before a potential run in the playoffs. Something that Marshall admits will be a grind for every team in the league going forward. Marshall, a utility player mostly playing second base for the Cardinals despite pitch-ing often during his Yorkton Minor Baseball career relates to the pitchers who he knows are going to have a rough slate of work left ahead of them as games continue to pile up on the back end of the 2014 WMBL schedule across the league. “Anytime you are playing these many games in a short amount of time it is going to

be a grind on arms as well as bodies just to play out a long schedule,” Marshall explains while adding he hopes that the wet weather is behind us. “Hopefully the rainouts can stop for awhile so we can get this schedule played out.” As for an off the fi eld impact with so many homes seeing basement fl ooding thanks to the unfortunate recent weath-er events, Marshall says that the Cardinals have seen billets homes affected by rain spilling into basements and notes that the players have been trying to help out as much as pos-sible. “Lots of players billets have had their homes fl ooded so all the players have been trying to help out with fi xing some of the damage, getting water out of basements and whatever else we can do to get through this and get back to baseball when the weather fi nally clears up.” The Cardinals are scheduled to play four games at home next week. Hosting the Regi-na Red Sox on July 4 and July 7 before hosting the Melville Millionaires on July 8 as they return to action. Hopefully for good as the city looks to return from Mother Nature delaying life as well as Canada Day this week.

Flooding washes out Cards Canada Day


Evan Johnson and the Tee Off on Cancer Committee would like to thank the following businesses, for

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Cont. from Page 13

New running back Anthony Allen was per-haps the biggest break-out star in a game dom-inated by a mix of familiar and new faces on offense. Playing in his first CFL game, the former Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills product showed that the Riders running game is still capable of carrying them to victo-ry with an impressive 156 yard, one touch-down performance on the ground that was matched with 20 yards receiving as well as a touchdown catch to show off the former Super Bowl champion’s versatility. Wet conditions also didn’t seem to slow down Darian Durant’s 2014 debut as the recip-ient of a big offseason payday after winning the Grey Cup ensured that questions wouldn’t be asked of his ability to remain at the high-est level of CFL quar-terbacks without his two most dangerous weapons with 15/22 passing for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a game that was ill suited to throwing the ball through the air for big yardage thanks to the wet and stormy atmosphere. Still Durant’s connec-tions to new targets in Allen and Brett Swain for touchdowns were enough to deem his first performance of the season as a productive one, even if he only threw for 138 yards and an interception. Not needing to do much with the Riders defense dominating the game

for long stretches, Durant’s veteran lead-ership and game man-agement may not of showed up in the box score but it allowed the Roughriders to take home a no nonsense victory while allowing the team to build confi-dence in their rushing attack as they chewed up clock in the second half after leading 24-1 at halftime. Most impressive on the day was the Roughriders defence, who picked up 10 quar-terback sacks in the win, getting to Hamilton quarterback Zach Collaros early and often. Linebacker Brian Peters had no problem likening their perfor-mance on defence to that of their Grey Cup victory, driving home the fact that the Roughriders feel that they are still the same champs despite being nearly 10 starters less going into 2014. “Was it similar to the Grey Cup? Yes,’’ Riders linebacker Brian Peters said after Sunday’s game during a press conference according to the Leader-Post. “Even though we have differ-ent personnel and dif-ferent guys, we’re still the same team.’’ “We came out fast in the Grey Cup and we came out fast (Sunday),’’ said Peters, who had three defensive tackles, one of the Riders’ 10 sacks and a forced fum-ble.“On defence we had a few two-and-outs to start the game. Our offence was moving the ball, which gave the defence a break. Once we get rolling, we’re a

tough team to stop.’’ On the offence, Anthony Allen and the Riders offensive line were undoubtedly the star of the show in an ugly football game that demanded a strong per-formance in the trench-es that was delivered from the men up front who allowed their new starting running back shine. Allen, a former NFL player just like former Rider Sheets, didn’t forget to credit his offensive line like a true pro. “The offensive line did a great job of block-ing,’’ said Allen. “Knowing that it was going to rain, we knew that we had to run the ball. The offensive line did a great job of part-

ing the way for me.’ When it came to the weather affecting the result of the game, head coach Corey Chamblin noted the wet weather has been here for awhile which helped them suc-ceed in tough condi-tions. “We’ve had the wind in training camp, we’ve had the rain in training camp,” Chamblin said. “When you look at it, it’s funny because the last time these two teams played, the weather wasn’t great then, either.”“It’s just something that we’re getting used to getting to the point that the weather shouldn’t be a factor for us.” Next up for

Saskatchewan is a trip East to Ontario where they will be taking on the Argos in Toronto on Saturday for their Week Two matchup. Saskatchewan will once again be favoured going into the game despite being on the road, as the Argos were blown out on the road by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL season opener last Thursday. Former Rider Drew Willy threw for four touchdowns to give Winnipeg a 45-21 win that exposed the Argos defence. Despite the confi-dence of the Riders and the clear dominance on the field as well as the scoreboard, the jury still should be out on

exactly how good the 2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders truly are. After all, not much can be learned from a blow-out win in terrible con-ditions in Week One of the long CFL season. Despite giving their fans something to cheer about and confidence that the loss of their former heroes is not the end of the Roughriders chances of repeating as Grey Cup champs, fans shouldn’t be hinging to this win as evidence that the Riders are the best team in theleague. That will be deter-mined soon enough, but for now the Riders are finding out that even a storm can’t rain on their parade quite yet.

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After a thrilling week of Round of 16 matches ultimately resulted in all eight group winners advancing despite val-iant efforts from each underdog nation, the 2014 World Cup is set with what is a clas-sic set of quarterfi nal matches. Hosts Brazil will take on undefeated dark horse Colombia who are looking to give their country the World Cup dream they thought they had in 1994 be-fore tragedy struck, but only after European rivals France and Ger-many clash in the early quarterfi nal match on Friday. Then on Saturday South America contend-ers Argentina will take on Belgium in a battle of unbeaten teams who both needed extra time goals to escape Round of 16 upsets on Tues-day while Netherlands will try to avoid falling victims to another up-set from Costa Rica as the Dutch take on the Ticos. `Excited for the sec-ond stage of the World Cup knockout round? Here is what you need to know about each matchup:

France vs. Germany

For the past 20 plus years two of the most consistent nations in international football have undoubtedly been the French and the Germans. The track record speaks for itself with both Germany and France hovering near the Finals of most major tournaments as if the French weren’t contending, surely the Germans were fi lling the void even when Spain was dominating everyone for the past half decade. Now with Spain out of the picture there is a chance for two nations that haven’t seen their consistency rewarded with a trophy in over a decade will be faced up against each other with an opportunity to make it to the World Cup semifi nals and face the winner of Brazil and Colombia. For France a win would get them one step closer to removing the taste of disgrace out of the minds of French

fans who felt cheated when their players turned on their man-ager during the 2010 World Cup and failed to get out of the group stage after making the 2006 Final. As for the Germans, their “Golden Genera-tion” has made it to the Euro 2008 Final and semifi nals in the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, often fi nd-ing themselves crushed by Spain. With their old nemesis out of the picture, battling inju-ries is the key to Ger-many realizing their destiny as well as fi nd-ing consistent play out of their fullbacks as they were exposed at times against Algeria. Against a French team led by Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud, that simply cannot happen as France will be able to fi nish the chances on the counter that Algeria did not. Regardless it is hard to see past a German team that has so much world class talent in attack as well as the midfi eld. Throw in the presence of the world’s best keeper in Manuel Neuer and Germany’s World Cup dream should continue even if manager Jogi Low would be better served playing players with more pace on the defen-sive wings. Germany’s depth in attack results in another late win, potentially off the boot of Miroslav Klose who is still one goal away from becoming the best World Cup scorer of all time.

Prediction: Germany 3-1

Brazil vs. Colombia

Many causal fans were left shocked that the host Brazil were nearly upset by a resil-ient Chile in their fi rst knockout round perfor-mance, but for those who paid attention to their play during the group stages it was not surprising that a Brazil side that drew Mexico was taken to penalties. Fact of the mat-ter for Brazil is that they struggle to score for whatever reason, mostly because strik-ers Fred and Jo are accomplished only in

their domestic league and fail to compliment the world class play of Neymar and Oscar on the wings. Meanwhile Colombia has no such problems as James Rodriguez has been a revelation during the World Cup, scoring the goal of the tournament against Uruguay in a two goal performance. He is not Colombia’s only dan-gerous player either, and while many will once again pick the hosts to go through, do not be shocked if Co-lombia continue to run their opponents to the ground with the best counter attack at the World Cup.

Prediction: Colom-bia 2-1

Argentina vs. Bel-gium

Two teams with loaded attacks who failed to score inside of 90 min-utes will look to turn it around when Belgium and Argentina clash. Argentina needed 118 minutes to score against Switzerland, nearly getting elimi-nated and taken to pen-alties if not for some disappointing fi nishing that eventually doomed the Swiss as Messi’s as-sist to Angel Di Maria proved to be the decider in a 1-0 victory. For Belgium they failed to score after 90 minutes thanks to a world class perfor-mance from American Tim Howard, but two goals in the fi rst half of extra time allowed them to hold on de-spite also nearly losing. American fi nishing also giving them new life as Chris Wondolowski and Clint Dempsey misses prevented a United States upset. This match will likely come down to fi nishing, something that both

teams have surprising-ly lacked despite hav-ing undefeated records and wins in all of their matches. Argentina on pa-per would appear to be most likely to turn things around based on the connection between Messi and Di Maria, but Belgium have been the World Cup dark horses since forever and also haven’t cracked yet. Expect another match that will come down to fi nal minute fi reworks, but with the atmo-sphere likely to be tilt-ed towards the South Americans thanks to neighbouring Argen-tina’s large support in Brazil it is hard seeing Messi and company not living to fi ght one more day.

Prediction: Argen-tina 1-1 (Argentina win on penalties)

Netherlands vs. Cos-

ta Rica

After three matchups between pre-tourna-ment contenders, the quarterfi nals will close with a David vs. Go-liath contest as Costa Rica will look to ride their Cinderella run one step further after escaping on penalties against Greece after taking a red card.

The Dutch also need-ed some heroics from Wesley Snjeider and Arjen Robben to come from behind with two minutes left to beat Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 matchup, momentum that has me thinking of a Nether-lands rout in this one.

Prediction: Holland 3-0

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This summer there will be a number of road closures and detours to enable repairs to Yorkton’s streets and roads. Please expect closures or delays at the following locations:

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GULRUD - Born to John & Alethea of Springside, SK, a daughter, Annie Isabella, June 24, 2014.

MARCOTTE - Born to Desiree Marcotte of Langenburg, SK, a son, Atticus Denis, June 26, 2014.

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With product options like this, you can be sure that a deck or patio resto-ration will be at the top of every ’honey-do’ list this summer.

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All hands on deck this summer holiday

Whatever you need done, you’ll find the solutions right here!

115 - 41 Broadway W. Yorkton, SK306-786-6636

LOUCKS PHARMACY

NURSERY GARDEN CENTREGROCERY STORE

Hwy. #9 North, Yorkton, SK.306-783-8660

464 Broadway St. E., Yorkton 306-783-8392www.wagnersflooring.com

Wagner’s Flooring Ltd.

HANCOCK PLUMBING2011 LTD

71 Broadway East306-783-3028

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YBID NEWSYBID NEWSA look at what is happening in the

Yorkton Business Improvement District

Victoria

ProudMember of

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JEWELLERSWe Pay CashWe Pay CashFor Gold andFor Gold and

DiamondsDiamondsCheck with us before you sell your old Gold

23 Broadway St. E.Yorkton, Sask

[email protected]

GREATSELECTION

ScootersScootersLift Chairs

WalkersWalkers

85 Broadway E.Yorkton, SK

306-782-5545

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Website: www.farrellagencies.com24 Hr. Claims Service Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

COMMITTED TO YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1974

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Open Monday to Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Call for an appointment today.

306-782-1793ww.yorktonhearing.com

YOUR HEARING CARE IS OURNUMBER ONE PRIORITY!

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Marina WallsM.S. Audiologist

- Competitive

Prices on

Hearing Aids

- Excellent

Service

71 Broadway St. E.

Yorkton, SK

306-783-3028

Innovation never felt so good.™

Hancock Plumbing 2011 Ltd.

GREG OTTENBREIT

MLA Yorkton Constituency

306-783-7275www.gregottenbreit.ca

[email protected]

Flowers & Plants8 Broadway St. E.

York City Plaza

Where Flowers MakePerfect Scents

for weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries

or just becauseDrop in or call us

783-4570or toll free

1-877-909-4570

THORSNESSTHORSNESSAPPLIANCESAPPLIANCES

AND BED STOREAND BED STORE

14 Betts Ave. Yorkton, SK

306-786-7676

Mattress Set with Gel Memory

FoamQueen Size

$$6996990000plus tax

Saddles & SteelMusic Productions

• Weddings • Music for All Occassions • Big Screen Video Dances • LCD Projector Rentals • Audio/Visual/Light Rentals

& Services • Game Show Mania • Karaoke Machines & Supplies

See us for a great selection of instruments & more!

182 Broadway St. W.783-4397

www.saddlesandsteel.com

YorktonBus Depot

L & I Depot (Lorresta & Ike Harris)

35 First Ave. N.Yorkton, SK

(306) 782-2355

Corporate Training-Specializing in safety, computer, professional development, customized and on-site training.

For an on-site consultation contact:

27 - 2nd Ave. N.Yorkton, SK

782-2209Toll Free 1-800-667-1481

IXTAPAFeb. Break - From Regina

Feb 12 - 19, 2015

Barcelo Ixtapa 4 star all inclusive resort$$17501750 per person

tax included!Limited space available

25 Broadway St. E.Downtown Yorkton

306-782-05031-866-782-0503

Ed Hourd306-641-9171

[email protected]

Darrell Landels306-620-6694

[email protected]

7 Broadway St. W. Yorkton, SK S3N 0L3

Phone: (306) 783-7737 Email: [email protected]

Laurie Renton FINANCIAL ADVISOR

*Mutual Funds distributed by Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.

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It appears that growth continues in the business sector of the YBID. Growth only takes place when confi dence in the market place is there for investors. It appears that confi dence is there.Here are but a few property developments that have started or are planned to start in the very near future.

Congratulations to our YBID Partner “Rediscover Downtown.” Recently they put on a major event on 2nd Ave. The idea behind this event was to introduce you the shoppers and clients of YBID Businesses to in fact REDISCOVER DOWNTOWN. It took many hours of planning and hard work to put this one day event together. YBID also thanks members of the Farmers Markets who participated and of course all the great musical talent on the street. YBID continues to support their efforts and we hope there will be more events such as this so that other YBID members can join in. Now if the rain will stay away we have a winning competition. The YBID business address project has now begun. Over the next several weeks staff from D’s Signs will be dropping into YBID Member businesses and will offer a new free business address decal, AGAIN THATS FREE! This is part of a project from YBID to make sure all our members comply with the business address bylaw of the city of Yorkton. Failure to display an ad-dress or not follow the size of the numbers in the bylaw can result in a fi ne. If you have any issues or comments about this or any other YBID activities please let us know.

Flower pots are out for 2014. If you did not receive a pot please let us know 306 783-9243 as we have about 15 left. Have a great summer!

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