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Resort Villages Fort San’s mayor will be bowing out of election Ketepwa and B-Say-Tah mayors seeking another term during August 29 vote

By Alan Hustak councillors representing odd-number di- Grasslands News visions in rural municipalities will be held Nov. 9, 2020. Don Jewitt is seeking his second term Mayors in two of the three Calling as Katepwa’s chief magistrate which Lakes resort communities will be seek- has seven council seats up for grabs in ing re-election next month. But Blair three wards, Sandy Beach and Katepwa Walkington, who replaced Jim Harding South and Katepwa Beach. in office as mayor of Fort San in 2015, Isaac Sneath is also seeking a second will not be running again. The village term as mayor of B-Say-Tah. The village is now being administered by the Town has four councillors and one and per- of Fort Qu’Appelle, but it still elects its haps two may not run again. own mayor and four councillors and Concerns have been raised that be- holds its own council meetings. cause of COVID-19 restrictions, there Election day in resort villages in Sas- may be no town hall meetings which katchewan is August 29. Nomination would allow rate-payers to question the papers for mayor and prospective coun- candidates or consider the local issues. cillors signed by at least five supporters Campaigns are expected to be low key have to be filed by 2 p.m. this Saturday, or non-existent. Because of widespread July 25. ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS voter apathy, a turnout on election day Leaping into summer The election for mayors and coun- may be low and those who do vote will Liam Martin and his cousin Brinley Deis take the plunge off a pier at the cillors in urban municipalities (cities, merely rubber-stamp the candidates Resort Village of B-Say-Tah on Echo Lake. towns, villages) and to elect reeves and without becoming informed. Communities in Bloom launch fundraiser for more sculptures Communities in Bloom Four Corners of Broad- artist Ken Woytiuk. The more complementary to create community a truck for watering and of Fort Qu’Appelle have way and Boundary. community volunteer pieces built by artist, Ste- pride. The local group of Prairie Co-op and their launched an exciting new The first half of the group hopes to complete ven Vanhove. Fort Qu’Appelle currently donation of a water tank.” fundraiser to support the project began in June the second half of the “Our fundraiser com- has 25+ members and is The group is also spon- completion of their metal with the installation of project this summer with plements the project that working on several ini- soring a “Yard Proud” sculptures installation at two sculptures built by the installation of two we are working on,” says tiatives to support that door hanger program Mindy Friesen, a Fort vision. this summer. A commit- Qu’Appelle Communi- “Of course, many citi- tee awards specially de- ties in Bloom member. zens are familiar with our signed door hangers to “We are offering custom planting program. With properties that are mak- designed metal garden the support of the Town ing a noticeable effort to stakes for sale in the of Fort Qu’Appelle, we keep neat and tidy. “We shape of hearts and peli- plant and maintain com- want residents to know cans. The garden stakes munity flower planters that their efforts are no- are available both with throughout the business ticed by their neighbors the initials FQ and with- district of town. We have and appreciated. We hope out. We have had a lot of also recently planted pe- to encourage each other support from lake com- rennial flower beds at with this program and munity members as well, our cemetery and at Echo build up our community and requests for garden Lodge. We really uti- pride. We have had so stakes as gifts, so it is lize our volunteer force many recommendations nice to offer that option. throughout the summer and been able to award so Ultimately though, we to maintain the watering many of these that we are would love to see the com- of the flowers”, comments already looking at getting munity of Fort Qu’Ap- Marie Bill, Fort Qu’Ap- a second printing done pelle proudly displaying pelle CIB president. “We so that we can continue!” their FQ hearts and peli- water four times a week says Marie Bill. cans all over town, hence, and each time requires More can be learned the words: Show Your 4-6 hours of volunteer about the fundraiser Heart!”. time and 100-200 gallons of “Show Your Hearts, The vision of the na- water. It is a substantial Fort Qu’Appelle” and tional Communities in commitment. We value the “Yard Proud” pro- Sculpture fundraiser MANDY BEACH | GRASSLANDS NEWS Bloom organization is to the spirit of our group gram on Facebook @ Ft inspire communities to Qu’Appelle Communities Members of the Communities in Bloom stand with one of the two metal sculp- members and the support enhance the quality of life of the Town, as well as in Bloom. Garden stakes WXUHVWKDWZDVFUHDWHGDQGLQVWDOOHGLQGRZQWRZQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7KHJURXS and environment through Echo Valley Motor Prod- may be ordered at 306-332- is raising funds to install two more sculptures. people and plants in order ucts and their donation of 5796. Closed for Summer Holidays Notice to all our readers and advertisers there will be no Friday, July 31 & Friday, August 7 issues of the Fort Times.

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By Alan Hustak Saskatoon has made from bach an estimated 130 Grasslands News two dead black poplar hours to carve the peli- trees in front of the Han- can, which he christened sen Ross House. ‘Grandfather,” and a fig- Newspaper and televi- The works at the cor- ure of a horned Buffalo sion crews were on hand ner of Bay Avenue and which originally he was in Fort Qu’Appelle last Fifth St. were commis- going to call ‘Old Thun- week as chainsaw artist sioned by the gallery der.’ Doug Lingelbach put the owner, Connie Chaplin, But Old Thunder finishing touches and who wanted to support didn’t turn out to be as a coat of varnish to the artists during the COVID- big as Lingelbach had en- carvings the artist from 19 crisis. It took Lingel- visioned, so the sculpture has instead been dubbed “Tiny Tatanka,” (Tatanka Whitewood to use MEEP the cree word for Bison) “I was hesitant at first, but doing these has funding for infrastructure been good for my soul,” Lingelbach said. ”I was inspired. I’m happy if By Elaine Ashfield these pieces put a smile Grasslands News on peoples’ faces. I ap- preciate the kind words The Town of Whitewood will apply to use the I’ve heard from every- $123,894 allocated through the Municipal Economic one who has stopped to Enhancement Program 2020 (MEEP) to install new in- watch me work.” As he frastructure on part of 5th Avenue. Once the project told the CBC reporter plans are approved by the Ministry of Government Heidi Atter, there are Relations, the projects can utilize the MEEP funding. only three things you can When asked what choices council may have for do with dead trees, “cut projects to receive funding, Chief Administrative Of- them up for cordwood, ficer (CAO) Cindy Baumgartner told council, “We can make mulch out of them, allocate to projects we have budgeted for, like 5th and or make art.” Green Street, rather than using what was budgeted.” He’s been approached Several months ago, GeeBee Construction was con- to do another sculpture of tracted to do a connection dig on Green Street to con- a recently trimmed tree in nect Green Street and 5th Avenue water lines. “Upon the pocket park on Broad- excavation, it was determined that there is no water way Street. The park is main in 5th Avenue, only 2 inch poly service line,” being redesigned. “I of- town foreman Al Stevenson reported at that time. This fered them a good deal, line is buried only 6 feet underground. I’d like to do something “The town will get $123,894 and the project (5th and with that tree, but they Wood carvings complete $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Green Street) will use all that, plus more from our bud- don’t have the money,” he get,” Chief Administrative Officer Cindy Baumgartner said. “That project is up Doug Lingelbach speaks with media in front of the two wood sculptures he told council. “We budgeted $110,000 plus the $27,000 in the air unless they can created using a chainshaw. The artist created a pelican and buffalo out of two from earlier this year. come up with a sponsor.” WUHHVORFDWHGRQWKHFRUQHURI%D\$YHDQG)LIWK6WLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 136 Boundary Ave. S. - P.O. 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By Elaine Ashfield sured. ered discriminatory. This will be given and acknowl- edged by all town employees. Grasslands News Social Media Public Comments Policy The policy states, in part, “The Town of Whitewood A Social Media Public Comments Policy was drawn treats all present and prospective employees and cus- Only one meeting for the council of the Town of up by town office staff, Michelle Struthers, and also Whitewood was held in July where several policies tomers with respect and maintains a work environ- received adoption by the council. ment free from all forms of discrimination prohibited were passed as well as motions regarding various The Social Media Public Comments Policy states items of business. by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.” the purpose of the policy is to set out parameters for It also covers certain anti-harassment obligations In New Business, a motion was passed unanimously the public participation and commenting on any of the to approve consultant Lorri Matthewson to go ahead set out in The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Town of Whitewood social media platforms. 1993. with what had been sent by email about business re- “Social Media” is defined as information content tention and expansion committee. Chief Administra- that is intended to facilitate communications and in- Other Motions tive Officer Cindy Baumgartner told Grasslands News fluence interaction with audiences, typically via the Other motions were carried unanimously including “We will be creating a data base of businesses, sending Internet and mobile networks. acceptance of the new online camping booking pro- out a letter and survey to each business. Council will The policy states “The Town of Whitewood encour- gram for Whitewood campgrounds and also to adver- then compile the information from the survey and cre- ages you to submit your questions and concerns, but tise the property at 715 Balfour Street that now belongs ate a committee to help inform the plans that are made please note that all Town of Whitewood social media to the town. as a result of the data we collect.” sites are moderated online discussion sites and are not Whitewood Chacachas Rodeo Committee also re- Two motions were also required at the meeting for a public forum.” ceived approval through a motion and vote for a spe- matters that had been approved by email. One motion The policy continues to state that the Town of White- cial events permit in August and a motion made to that was carried was for test hole drilling at the for- wood reserves the right to remove any material that in remove a sign from the town’s signage corridor due mer Co-op service station and the other was renewal whole or in part, does not comply with this policy. The to no approval or payment was also passed. The poli- of Term Deposits. right to remove material includes obscene, vulgar or cies for signage and also business licences was again Two policies, submitted for approval by Facility sexually explicit materials, Spam, advocates or depicts brought up to be added to future agendas. Operations Manager, Ryan Dale included a Pandemic illegal activity, targets ethnic, racial, religious, gender A letter reguesting a speed bump at the corner of the Workplace Policy and the Dog Park Policy. Both poli- or other type of group or contains personal attacks of Conexus Play Park for safety reasons was discussed. cies were approved unanimously. any kind. The Town may also remove promotions of There were no motions or policies approved from this Pandemic Workplace Policy private business ventures, services, products and any request. Council will be requesting the Staff Sargeant The Pandemic Workplace Policy procedures will campaigns for public office or promotion of political from the Broadview Detachment of the RCMP attend a protect all Town employees, citizens and the public organizations or candidates. Infringements on copy- meeting for discussion on this and other matters. who enter the Town of Whitewood public buildings rights or trademarks is also reserved for removal as and worksites. The policy lists the responsibilities is anything that jeopardizes the safety of personnel or as the employer, supervisor, and employee including the conduct of operations or investigations as well as Don McMorris, MLA travel, preventative measures, building maintenance items that are off topic. and also for vehicles. Employee’s will receive and ac- Material posted on town sites or links created by Indian Head – Milestone knowledge this policy agreement. anyone other than the Town of Whitewood does not reflect the opinions and position of the Town of White- Box 720 Balgonie, SK Dog Park Policy wood. S0G 0E0 The Dog Park Policy was developed for the new dog [email protected] park in Whitewood. 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Condo rooms SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS /DUJHZLQGRZVDQGDPSOHFHLOLQJÀ[WXUHVFUHDWHDEULJKWVSDFLRXVDWPRVSKHUHDWWKHQHZ+HULWDJH&RPPXQLW\/LYLQJFRQGRVLQ*UHQIHOO7KHUHVLGHQFHV DQGDGMDFHQW/HJDF\,QQEHJDQRSHUDWLQJDWSDUWLDOFDSDFLW\RQ-XO\ New Grenfell hotel opens their doors to guests By Sarah Pacio facilitate a slideshow presentation. have to give up their green thumb or throughout the day. A brief ribbon-cut- Grasslands News There are two elevators located in the hobby to live here,” he stated. ting ceremony will be held at noon, and center of the three-story building, one is A formal grand opening celebration barbequed burgers will be provided by exclusively for residents and the other is planned for August 12. Tours of the Double Bar D Farms, owned and oper- Windmills surrounded by vibrant is for hotel guests. hotel and residences will be available ated by the Dimler family. yellow canola fields create a picturesque Versatile room configurations are panorama for patrons of the new Legacy already making the hotel a popular op- Inn on Highway 1 in Grenfell. tion. “There are some large construction The project met with a few delays projects in the area which we are being during the early stages of the coronavi- contacted about for rooms,” Rempel told rus pandemic so work is still being com- pleted in some of the rooms. However, Grasslands News. “We received a res- the hotel is now operating at partial ca- ervation right out of the gate for nine pacity and welcomed its first guests, a rooms for two weeks, so we are starting crew from Trans Canada Pipelines, on with a bang.” 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 July 13. The same day, residents began On the residential side of the building • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 moving into the Heritage Community there are 18 suites designed to provide :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD Living suites in the east wing of the comfortable, condo living for retired se- building. niors or professional workers. Rempel The facility operates under Blue indicated particular features, which en- PUBLIC NOTICE Crescent Hotels, a brand of strategically able retirees to “age in place.” He also located hotels in Manitoba and Sas- noted that the suites can be rented for Procedures Bylaw katchewan, established by Steel Creek one or two years, which could be ideal TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with the Public Notice Policy No. A for teachers, RCMP officers, or other Developers. Trevor Rempel, from Steel 180 adopted by the City of Melville and in accordance with The Cities Act, Creek Developers, and local investor individuals with transitional employ- Richard Dimler gave Grasslands News ment. Window blinds and appliances are the following item will be discussed by the Council of the City of Melville a tour of the hotel and apartments last included in the condo fees. The rooms at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, August 17, 2020 week. are unfurnished but Zaylies Furniture at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Melville City Hall at 420 Main Street Throughout the building, large win- store in Moosomin has staged one of the in Melville, Saskatchewan: dows and ample ceiling fixtures create suites and tenants can contact them to a bright, spacious atmosphere. “We’ve provide furnishings. • A proposed Amendment of the Procedures Bylaw No. 15-2017 travelled a fair bit in our day and often A common room on the third floor to add a subsection to provide for the dual role when you walk into a lobby it’s just and large, private green space adjacent of City Manager and City Clerk. dreary, so natural light was important to the main floor are designed to help Dated this 21st day of July, 2020. residents develop a community within for us,” Dimler explained. Ron McCullough A banquet hall beside the lobby at the the building. Workers were busy last front of the building can accommodate week laying patio stones while Dimler City Manager/City Clerk up to 150 people and has a commercial enthusiastically described plans for kitchen adjacent to it. Rempel pointed walkways, raised garden boxes, a fire- out the excellent acoustics of the room place and other landscape features out- and the six enormous windows with au- side the condos. “Residents will have PUBLIC NOTICE tomatic blinds that can be lowered to access to all the gardens so they don’t Investment Bylaw TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with the Public Notice Policy No. A Melville council rezoning five 180 adopted by the City of Melville and in accordance with The Cities Act, the following item will be discussed by the Council of the City of Melville at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Melville City Hall at 420 Main Street commercial lots to residential in Melville, Saskatchewan: • A proposed bylaw to establish a policy setting out the types By Chris Ashfield that it’s not uncommon for Highway Grasslands News Commercial to extend into a community of investments in which the City is authorized to invest but that the city has no future intention its available funds. to develop the area as a commercial area Melville city council has taken the Dated this 21st day of July, 2020. and that it does not make sense to do so first steps to approved a request to re- Ron McCullough from a planning perspective. He there- zone five commercial properties along City Manager/City Clerk 3rd Ave. West back into residential des- fore recommended that not only the re- ignations. quest from Freisen be approved but that The request came from Kevin Freisen, four other nearby properties also be re- the new property owner of the former zoned back into residential designations. Commercial Industrial food bank located at 403 - 3rd Ave. West, “It is our recommendation that this who asked to have his property rezoned property and the neighbouring residen- from C2 - Highway Commercial to R1 - tial properties be rezoned to R1 at the Tax Incentive Policy Residential so that the property can be same time to allow for future sales and Council has approved the revision of Policy A99 – Commercial Industrial converted back into a residential home. residential development of these homes,” Director of Public Works Andrew said Fahlman. Tax Incentive Policy. This Policy off ers increased tax incentives for new and Fahlman reported to council that the A public hearing for the re-zoning was existing businesses constructing or expanding their business in the City commercial property in question, along held on July 20 where no objections were of Melville. with four others located at 409, 421, 431 heard. A first reading of the proposed For a copy of the policy or for more information, please refer to our and 439 - 3rd Ave., are surrounded by bylaw was done and the second and third website www.melville.ca or call City Hall 306-728-6840. residential houses and a park and are all readings will be held at the Aug. 17 coun- zoned as Highway Commercial. He stated cil meeting. 6 July 24, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

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Oh, the games that politicians play! blame in the WE scandal. If his Liberal representatives and our country to operate “behind closed doors,” as the I will be the first to admit that politics is not my strong did not know what was going on, then they obviously saying goes, how long will it be before we lose our democ- point by any means but the sociological aspects always have no control in their governmental responsibilities. ractic ways? amuse me. I have to agree with Andrew Scheer on this one when As times change, including the division in ways to re- Now how smart is the politician, in an election year, he stated “Either the Liberals were aware of these issues ceive information with so many choices including televi- when in the midst of a pandemic, that has produced great and still approved the decision, or they were incompe- cion, newspapers and electronic means, the voices of the economic loss, who sends out a survey to ask his ratepay- tent,” he said. “It’s either corruption or incompetence. people are becoming more fragmented, resulting in the ers their opinion? Well, when the end arrives, for either Which is it?” diminish of free, democratic speech. him or the financial holdings of his city, he can always Has the Prime Minister of our country become so ego- How long before we can label ourselves as incompetent respond with “I did what the ratepayers wanted.” tistic and dictorial that he tries to pull off not one, but because we did not take an interest, ask a question or There is only one problem in this picture. The ratepay- three utterly unexplainable actions that led to investiga- demand an answer? ers cannot make responsible choices if they do not have tions by the Ethics Commission? Most of our leading officials are not corrupt. Cor- the information required to lead them to responsible deci- Yes, three different instances of actions that are not ruption is a form of dishonesty or criminal offense un- sions. Has your local government been open and account- acceptable. Which leads me to question – why do we make dertaken by a person or organization entrusted with a able? Or are they guilty of jumping on the bandwagon of all of these rules and regulations and appoint people or position of authority, to acquire illicit benefit or abuse political games with things for public notice? And by the committees to investigate complaints if there is no re- power for one’s private gain. Corruption can occur on way, public notice, as stated in the Legal Dictionary, is a course for wrongdoings in the end? different scales. notice providing information for the public that is wide- It seems to be that the only penalty for wrongful ac- But there must be people to monitor the actions under- spread throughout all types of media. tions that have clearly been designed and implemented taken, which can only be done if our leaders are open and Newspapers may not be the choice of your elected of- through resolutions, bylaws or Acts of the government is accountable and just like our children, learn when they ficials but, where would we be today if the newspapers public shaming and the weak apology that follows. Why are reprimanded for their wrongdoings. had not made public the intentions of Prime Minister have we wasted so much time and effort and money to de- If losing my or your vote is the only reprimand un- Trudeau and the multimillion dollar WE student grant velop regulations that aren’t followed and appear to have dertaken, it soon becomes a game of the people in power contract? Newspapers are the people’s resource in a dem- no authority to reprimand those that abuse it? writing their “I’m so sorry, I made a mistake” speech. ocratic society. They are the history and the proof that Will elected, or any officials actually, be accountable We are all incompetent in some ways. Maybe in this cannot be lost or changed. if there is no retribution to wrongful actions? If society election year, we could take a little more interest. But let’s remember, it wasn’t just Justin Trudeau to continues to allow the people governing our communities - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Government can’t relax on COVID-19 By Murray Mandryk – was putting up $2.5 million for Political Columnist that province’s hub city bid, we heard Moe was willing to pony We all love the Canadian $3 million for Regina’s bid. Football League and love the But what about the pan- Saskatchewan Roughriders demic? even more. Many suspect Winnipeg se- Short of a lemon yellow cured the tentative hub city bid canola field under a living sky weeks ago because the hotels of blue, it’s doubtful you will and indoor facilities surround- find a Saskatchewan image ing Winnipeg’s stadium along more icon than green pantone with the larger International of the ‘Riders. Airport made it the preferred Saskatchewan is a small choice of the CFL players’ as- province. We have no other sociation. professional team. And, really If this was the case, was it a there are few truly unifying wise choice of government time things in a place often divided to be messing around with this between rural and urban and bid in the middle of a pandemic left and right. The ‘Riders bring when there are surely other us all together. priorities? Moreover, it’s election year But if it was a serious at- when political parties rally tempt and not a political ploy, around positive and unifying was it our best expenditure of symbols. money? every election. lion annual provincial budget. And while it is true that So it might have seemed a With all that is going on – If we do have a few extra And Moe explained that the most can be traced to outbreaks no-brainer for Premier Scott including a $2.4-billion 2020-21 coins to throw around, wouldn’t CFL hub city bid – supported on Hutterite colonies, that Moe to make a case for Regina deficit in which this govern- it be better to put it towards by the City of Regina and local doesn’t make what’s going on and Mosaic Stadium to be the ment seemingly doesn’t have making sure teachers had hoteliers – would have been right now any less serious. CFL hub city, should there be a much money for anything – masks and that schools were a step towards recovery with Now is not the time for gov- CFL season. could $3 million be put to bet- clean and ready to accept stu- some 600 CFL players moving ernment to lose sight of the To not do so in Saskatche- ter use? dents returning to classes this here for two or three months. problem at hand. wan – to not send the message How should we spend it fall? But COVID-19 cases in Sas- Now is not the time to relax that this province is as good as now? In fairness, to Moe and his katchewan increased by about what’s been a vigilant approach anywhere else, at least when it Surely, there are better government, it has tried to be 160 cases a week and a half in by the Sask. Party government comes to the CFL – would have things we could do with the responsible in its spending and the middle of this month – an in the COVID-19 fight. left some grumbling. money than throwing it into has been criticized by some for average of 15 or so a day in- And now is certainly not the So within hours of hearing the infrastructure pot so we can being too slow in re-opening stead of one or two. time for a government to be dis- Manitoba Premier Brian Pal- put a new layer of pavement Saskatchewan. Quietly, this is the sec- tracted by politically popular lister – who presides over the on roads – pretty much what Three million dollars isn’t ond-biggest outbreak since the notions when this pandemic re- home of the rival Blue Bombers governments always do before much in the context of $16-bil- rapid spread in La Loche. quires our full attention.

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By Chris Ashfield Public Works Andrew Fahlman told council. Council approved the rescindeding of the two mo- Grasslands News Fahlman stated that the dust control only solves tions dealing with the street closure and barricades the immediate issue and that a long term solution will and recommended administration to research a long- need to be determined as Prairie Co-op plans on utiliz- term solution. Prince William Drive will remain open year round ing the road for their delivery trucks and they expect after Melville city council decided to rescinded two some customer traffic from the roadway for access motions that, for the past 10-years, saw the street and egress. He said the Public Works Department is closed during the summer months. working with Stantec Engineering to complete an as- In 2010, a number of residents on 10th Avenue West sessment/investigation on the roadway to determine petitioned the city to deal with the large quantity of if asphalt pavement is warranted. In the meantime, dust being created on Prince William Drive, which Prairie Co-op agreed to continue the conversation to blew into their yards. Subsequently, city council at the consider entering into a roadway maintenance agree- time voted in favor of seasonally closing the roadway. ment for dust control into the future. With the current Prairie Co-op development taking To allow use of the road in the summer, city coun- place, the city has been allowing construction crews cil needed to rescind a motion that seasonally closed to utilize Prince William Drive for both safety reasons Prince William Drive between Columbia Street and and to keep the high construction traffic off of Veter- 9th Ave, as well as to close the closure gates on April 1 Mayor’s Corner ans Way. But in recent weeks, the city has once again and open them on December 1 of each year. “Working Together... to Grow Melville started receiving complaints from residents regarding “By rescinding these two motions, it allows admin- the dust being created. stration to pro-actively work with Prairie Co-op and “We raised these concerns with Prairie Co-op, and their contractors, while at the same time, explore long- This month I would like to the contractor CCR Construction agreed to pay for the term-solutions,” Director of Public Works Andrew present an overall picture of proj- dust control to be applied along the road,” Director of Fahlman told council. ects, events and activities that are occurring in our city during this COVID-19 pandemic. Letter to the Editor - High-speed internet for everyone First, it was a council decision to retain all our staff and further- Dear Editor, remain high in the future. more to secure employment for It’s about time we declare high-speed internet an es- Can we bring high-quality internet to all of Saskatch- our swim pool staff despite pool sential service. It’s time to raise rural, northern and In- ewan? Of course we can. We’ve done something like this closure. We have been able to em- digenous communities to the same standard of internet before. In 1949, the CCF (NDP) created a Crown corpo- ploy our staff to take on projects quality as urban Saskatchewan. ration, Saskatchewan Power, with a mandate to pro- STREELASKY that had been previously shelved COVID-19 has highlighted the gap between rural and vide electricity to every home in the province, rural and because of other work priorities. urban Saskatchewan in internet quality. At a time when urban alike. Over the next decade, SaskPower brought Tasks such as painting curbs, picnic tables, cross it matters most, internet connections have been slower, electricity to 66,000 farms in rural Saskatchewan. The walks and trimming hedges have been attended unreliable or non-existent in rural areas, forcing some government of the day recognized that rural residents to. people to try to “hot spot” their way through the school should have the same advantages and comforts as their Travel safety measures have been dealt with or work day. To say this has created huge barriers for cousins in the city. by the placement of “Stop” and “Yield” signage many in rural Saskatchewan is a gross understatement. SaskTel, our Crown telecommunications corporation, throughout the city. Flashing lights in park and During the pandemic lockdown, many areas of our should be given a mandate to provide connectivity as an school zones have also been installed to enhance lives shifted to being more heavily online. Healthcare is essential service. child and pedestrian safety. being delivered by telehealth or video-conferencing in- It’s time that rural residents in this province are pro- On a grander scale we are beginning to redo stead of in person. Students were accessing their learn- vided with the same opportunities as our urban coun- sewer-water-pavement issues on Third Avenue ing almost exclusively online and already we know that terparts to run their businesses, access their learning, East, attending to landfill and recycling needs, as university students will be learning online again this connect with loved ones, and access their healthcare. well as supporting the Co-op development as they fall. Many rural businesses had to shift to a digital Just because we live in rural Saskatchewan doesn’t move forward in their construction process. presence as storefronts were closed. Visiting time with mean that many of us should have poor-quality internet Congratulations to Anteneh Miller on receiv- grandparents, family and friends shifted to using apps connections. Let’s fix this. ing a $3,000 SaskPower-Sask Weekly Newspaper like FaceTime as our only means of staying connected, - Jared Clarke, Saskatchewan NDP Candidate Association Junior Citizen Award. We wish An- and the need to stay connected in this way is likely to for Indian Head-Milestone teneh well as he pursues future studies. The rains of July 12 were most welcome unlike the winds of July 13. The major storm on July 13th caused havoc throughout the city leaving RE-OPENED citizens, as well as the city crews, dealing with a Melville Community Works great deal of clean-up. TO THE PUBLIC! The Canada Day parade on July 1 turned out • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. to be a most unique community celebration. • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. As the many parade entrants wound their way • Kidsville open - Monday to Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. through the streets of Melville they were ap- - 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon plauded by citizens from their front yards and balconies. Thanks to Events Manager, Jeniffer • Weight Watchers - Weigh in Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m. Mann, for her efforts in making this such a suc- • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch cess. - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. www.prairiecoop.com Did you know that Melville received city sta- • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail tus on August 1, 1960, becoming Saskatchewan’s the 2019 - 2020 school year wait list. Please contact Jill Schick for more 11th city? 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What and there is no sign that the gold is connected to Municipal govern- may now have to look pact on our community,” services would you rank crime. The owner has five years to claim the gold, ments are starting to at ‘tightening their belts’ says Choudnary. the highest that are pro- but no one is sure how the owner’s identity will be see the effects and are or rely on using reserve Now is a good time vided by your municipal- clarified. making plans for the eco- funds. for residents in all mu- ity? The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles re- nomic reduction due to Fort Qu’Appelle Fi- nicipalities to be think- In what order would duced services during the pandemic, and only six the pandemic. nance Manager, Mo ing and communicating you rank road construc- offices were open, by appointment only, across Some local govern- Choudhary, commented to their elected officials tion and repairs, policing, the state. One North Plains driver worked out his ments are asking res- to Grasslands News that on the same questions as recreation, snow clear- own solution. He installed a hand-drawn license idents to look at their “Our council has been those in the Regina city ing, garbage disposal, fire plate, reading DMVCLOSED with 12 and 21 in financial situation and very proactive by having survey where they are department, water and the corners where the month and year usually go. weigh in on how your a strategic plan in place being asked to rank their sewer, office operations, The sheriff’s office gave points for creativity, but municipal government to cover outcomes such top three priorities. The maintenance and grants asked people not to do this, adding it’s OK to leave should prioritize spend- as this (pandemic). The priorities include: or contributions? expired plates on your car until the DMV reopens. ing? town has a contingency • Attracting new or Regina’s survey also Budget fashion retailer Shein was forced to An example is the City plan each year of $150,000 supporting existing busi- asked residents if COVID- apologize for selling Muslim prayer mats as of Regina who has de- and with the MEEP fund- nesses 19 has affected their fi- decorative carpets. A few days cided to ask residents (in ing this year, the outcome • Reduce city spending nances negatively? later, it pulled a “swastika a survey) to give input will hopefully not be a • Maintain or increas- COVID-19 has set some pendant necklace” ($2.50) off for their budget decisions hard hit to the commu- ing capital spending unprecedented ‘new nor- the market. Shein argued that will soon be in the nity.” • Deferring capital mals’ and things such as that it wasn’t a Nazi swas- planning stages. The Finance Manager spending, which could the use of surveys to gain tika, which is pointed clock- The survey asks resi- continued to state that delay infrastructure proj- information from all rate- wise. This symbol, pointed dents how COVID-19 has there may be more ar- ects payers in order to make counter-clockwise, is “a Bud- impacted their bottom rears in property taxes • Reducing property the best decisions affect- dhist swastika,” the com- line, as well as whether and in utility payments. taxes ing the outcome for ev- pany explained, “which reducing property taxes Campgrounds are seeing • Increasing city ser- eryone may just be a part has symbolized spiritu- should be a priority over an increase in booking vices, which could mean of our future. The new ality and good fortune increasing city services. due to people avoiding higher taxes or fee in- normal may now mean for more than a thousand The survey comes after interprovincial travel creases residents will have to years.” Since the two would easily be confused, city staff provided a bleak and staying closer to One unfortunate thing participate more in their they took the safest route of dumping the product. economic forecast for Re- home. There has been in making financial deci- municipal governance to While all of us ordinary people struggle through gina. Council will have to an impact on businesses sions is that some of the see why cutbacks or in- the pandemic, with many just hoping to survive, figure out how to make up such as restaurants, who audited financial state- creases may be hitting others also have their problems. Called to court by for the at least $6 million have now increased their ments in municipalities their personal pocket- his estranged wife’s request to have her American loss, which could come prices due to the reduced are often not completed books. Express card limit raised from $50,000 a month through higher taxes, number of customers and and provided until the back to $100,000, Robert De Niro pleaded pov- reduced services, or the closures during the pan- later part of the year fol- erty. In fairness, the latest movie project for the city’s reserve funds for demic. lowing (eg. 2020 is com- Dale’s Painting 76-year-old actor is on hold, and the restaurant the 2021 budget. “It is too hard to say pleted in mid-year 2021) chain Nobu, in which he has a stake, has lost The City of Melville right now, but with the so decisions on how to 306-728-4392 millions due to the lockdown. De Niro cut Grace had predicted a financial contingency plan and prioritize are more diffi- 602 - 8th Ave. W. Hightower’s allowance in March and banned her projection (General) re- the extra MEEP funding cult without all the infor- and their children, Helen, 8, and Elliot, 21, from lated to COVID-19 to July Melville which will be used for in- mation and department tfn/2nd the upstate compound where he has been living 31 that they estimated to with some of his other four children. There was a have an impact showing pre-nup that orders him to pay her $1 million a deficit in revenues of a year, but only as long as he makes $15 million a ($369,133) while expenses year. His lawyer argued that poor Robert will be total $573,833, leaving a deficit of ($136,898) at the Automotive and Service ‘lucky’ to make $7.5 million this year. The judge end of July 31, 2020. refused to change the credit limit, but gave her There would be a de- some other concessions. De Niro has been accused of using the pandemic “to stick it to his ex.” crease (or deficit) in Directory$/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 revenues of $457,414 at Australian police say they broke up a birthday Sept. 30, 2020 with ex- party where attendees defied coronavirus restric- Swathers, Combines, Haybines: Cutting Parts tions, and it might have gone unreported, except penses totaling $600,833 Sulberg Guards and imports made in Germany for the same period. for the KFC order for 20 people. Police found 16 The projected result is a GUARDS - ALL MAKES *V Belts (A, B, C, D) all sizes people hiding in a home and dished out fines to- Macdon, IHC, Hesston, MF, prices on request taling $18,000. More than 60 notices were issued loss (deficit) of ($178,179) Versatile, Honeybee *Swather and Haybine during the period to Sept. PRICES: $10 - $23 Knives (sickles) to people in Melbourne after ‘stage three’ corona- *Roller Chains 30, 2020. *Used Canvas virus restrictions were reintroduced. 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By Chris Ashfield were removed following This caused a large out- drop off center, whereas “The fee structure de- 50 to 100 square feet will Grasslands News the implementation of cry from rural residents the residents of Melville veloped is a cost recovery be $32 or $50 for single the city’s curbside re- who no longer had any- paid for this entire ser- system that will divert a stream while a 2-ton cycling program earlier where to take their recy- vice. The operational lot of material from tak- truck and utility trailer A large outcry from this month. Originally clables. costs were covered by ing up space within our over 100 square feet to a people living in rural planned to remain open “The City and RCI every resident and busi- landfill. This provides a maximum of 150 square areas outside Melville at RCI until November, never realized the amount ness within Melville pay- long-term solution for ev- feet will be $64 or $110 for over the removal of the the large bins were re- of recycling coming into ing $108 dollars per year eryone in Melville, and single stream. city’s free recycle bins moved in early July after the drop off center from to RCI to provide recy- also provides a solution Falhman said that it is from Rail City Industries recycling items were outside of Melville,” An- cling services.” for our region as they not known yet the exact (RCI) has resulted in the being contaminated with drew Fahlman, Director Fahlman stated that largely utilize the city amount the drop off cen- city having to develop a non-recyclables and solid of Public Works & Plan- the city is currently being landfill,” said Fahlman. ter will be used by resi- drop off location at the waste. Recycle bins were ning said in his report to charged by Ottenbreit Use of the recycle dents of Melville or the landfill and implement placed at the landfill city council on July 20. Sanitation Service (OSS) bins will remain free for surrounding rural com- a fee structure for rural where they could be mon- “The surrounding rural $6 per yard per pickup Melville businesses and munity but that the costs residents. itored but it was only city municipalities never con- for cardboard/paper only residents with proof of associated with the rural The large recycle bins residents who had access. tributed financially to the bins and $10 per yard per address while non-resi- community utilizing the pickup for single stream dents will pay fees based recycling services will recycling bins. Garbage on the amount of material be covered by the rate bins are $3 per yard per being recycled. A single structure. However, upon Grenfell council approves sewer pickup. There is also a clear bag of cardboard or examination of the usage, bin rental fee of $10 per paper will be $8 while a he said rates may need to bin per month. clean bag of single recy- be altered in the future Residents and busi- cle will be $10. A half ton to ensure Melville’s ex- lateral line clearing policy nesses are currently truck/or utility trailers penses are covered. being charged monthly up to 50 square yards will A breakdown of all for recycling which helps cost $16 or $25 for single recycling and dump fees $200 credit on the property’s municipal By Sarah Pacio fund the usage of the stream. A 1-ton truck and can be found on the City utility account. The policy also outlines Grasslands News large bins. However, with utility trailers between of Melville website. procedures for coordinating lateral line the rural community replacement with the town. looking to utilize this Grenfell town council met for its Council discussed a bid of $34,854 drop off location for their Annual General Meeting regular meeting on July 16 at 7 p.m. from Kennedy Construction to install recyclables, Falhman said Councilor Patty Cole was absent and metal roofing on the front portion of - 10 a.m. - 12 noon a fee structure had to be Saturday, July 25 Constance MacKenzie joined the other the Community Hall. The bid was for 406 - 4th Street, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK developed for the commu- Outdoors under the poplar tree - bring lawn chairs. members via teleconference. 2/12 pitch, but councilor Hamnett noted www.qvcarts.ca nity outside of Melville. **Social Distancing** [email protected] During councilor reports, Mayor Rod the slope should be steeper so that snow Wolfe told the group that he had taken a will slide off the roof. Council accepted tour of the new hotel that opened earlier the contract, provided the pitch could in the week. “It’s an amazing place; it’s be changed to the standard 4/12 and ice going to be a huge asset to the town of guards added to the front and back. Contractors and Home Grenfell,” the mayor stated. Council reviewed the draft for an an- Council acknowledged assistant fire imal control bylaw. It will require cats chief Ken Hamnett’s letter of resigna- and dogs over the age of six months to Directory tion from the fire department. Mayor wear a collar with a license. Rod Wolfe and councilor Wes Overand The bylaw stipulates that a maxi- expressed appreciation on behalf of the mum of three dogs may be kept at one town for Hamnett’s nearly 30 years of address within the town. It also outlines service. the duties of pet owners, provides guide- An updated sewer lateral line clear- lines for impounding animals at large, J&V ELECTRIC ing policy was approved at the meeting. and lists types of animals that may not The policy was developed to address in- be kept as pets. – New Jamie Sebastian creased instances of tree roots blocking Council felt that the bylaw should – Re-Roof Owner/Journeyman aging infrastructure. indicate how many cats one house- – Repair Box 2388, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 The document describes mainte- hold may keep and also include clearer [email protected] nance responsibilities for homeown- guidelines for residents who provide an- ers and states that if the guidelines for imal rescue service within the town, so TYSON BRULE 3062I¿FH clearing a blocked line are followed, the draft was sent back to committee for (306) 676-9151 306-331-8827 Cell Whitewood property owners may be eligible for a revision. Serving Fort Qu’Appelle and area for over 25 years Phone scams reported to police Melville-Ituna RCMP FlatLand Plumbing & Heating Sgt. Travis Adams charges pursued. that a person gave their 117 - 3rd Ave. West, Melville, SK Melville-Ituna Detachment Another complainant Social Insurance Num- 306-728-5493 contacted the RCMP re- ber to fraudsters on the ž,'#8!2&9@3<023>W July 14 - July 21 porting damage done to phone and was concerned Whitewood, SK. ž,'9'8=-$'@3<;8<9;W vehicle in early July. that they had some per- Phone: 306-735-4328 ž,'=!£<'@3<&'9'8='W Traffic RCMP received a re- sonal information. Police Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During this time Mel- port a jogger with dog instructed the person to [email protected] Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ville-Ituna RCMP detach- off leash. The dog was contacted Service Can- ment responded to 54 reportedly bothering the ada, Canada Anti-Fraud reported occurrences or horses while off leash. as well as bank and re- traffic stops that resulted ported the incident. in a 28 Charges and 19 Fraud Warnings. RCMP were contacted Crimes Against RCMP checked on: an about three different Whitewood, SK fraud complaints: Person/Property abandoned vehicle on A call was received Highway 9. Various calls 1) A caller said that they were almost a vic- by RCMP after a claimed regarding vehicles speed- said they were assaulted ing and illegal passing in tim of a mass marketing with a weapon. A suspect construction zone. Four scam. The suspect caller was located and arrested. RID (Report Impaired said he was from RBC in EMS contacted RCMP Driving) calls two of PEI and requested money after being side swiped by which were Insufficient sent. The caller went to a green GMC on Highway Evidence to proceed and the post office to send 35. RCMP continue to in- two drivers charged with money gram and employ- vestigate. Impaired Operation of ees informed them it was DIRECTORY A reported of a black a Motor Vehicle. Seven a scam. Dodge Durango in Neu- motor vehicle collisions. 2) Another com- ADVERTISING dorf with a female driver Two resulting in injuries. plainant advised they $ were called by Reader’s wearing a pink bandana for only 10* / week Mischief Digest to update them driving around suspi- 0XVWEHSUHSDLGSOXV*67 A complainant con- and that they had won ciously. RCMP continue TREE SERVICE 5HJXODUUDWHLVSOXV*67SHU\HDU tacted RCMP to report a $70,000. The person was to investigate. fence cut in multiple lo- familiar with these types RCMP are continuing 306-331-8742 - 306-331-8732 Grasslands News Group cations. 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Doors open at 6 p.m. games run 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. 136 - 3rd Ave. W, Melville, SK 2 2 2 August 1 Staycation Trip Start August off with a family trip to a location, town 222 or attraction that you have always wanted to go see but never have. There are many fascinating things in your province to see, you just have to look. 2 2 August 3 Make Eye Appointment

No time to waste and have your eyes checked. Call your optometrist today and book appointments for 2 every family member. Be ready for kids to go back to school this fall. August 13 August 25 August 5 Left Hander’s Day National Banana Split Day Golfing - Tee One Up Left Hander’s certainly earned the right to have a day Today, Banana splits are a standard item on the menu Pick a course, book a tee-time and play your best dedicated to them. Did you know? Right handed peo- of just about anywhere ice cream is sold around the game. Whether a novice who has never putted before ple operate in the left side of the brain. Left handed country. Hope you’re ready for a tasty treat! (source or an expert who has toured the country playing the people use the right side. Therefore, only left handed holidayinsights.com) hottest courses, August is all about the game of golf. people are in their right mind. (source holidayinsights. com) August 28 August 8 Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Day National Clown Day August 16 National Tell a Joke Day This is a fun holiday to celebrate and participate in. On Give recognition to those funny clowns that make us Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Day, make plans to have laugh and smile. It is estimated there are over 10,00 No doubt about it. Today, will be a fun-filled day, with stuffed peppers for lunch and/or dinner. If you enjoy clowns in organized clown groups, and over 20,000 lots of laughter. To fully participate and enjoy this day, cooking, then this can be a really fun day. You can clowns worldwide. They all have one goal in mind, and just tell some jokes. You can do it in person, or pass make your own stuffed peppers. They are quick and that’s to make us happy. (source holidayinsights.com) along a few humorous emails. That’s easy enough to easy to make. (source holidayinsights.com) do. The more jokes you tell, the more fun this day will be. (source holidayinsights.com) August 10 August 31 National S’mores Day August 19 National Eat Outside Day National S’mores Day celebrates this tasty summer World Photography Day Ahh, the last day of August! Summer is almost over, treat. It’s appropriately observed in August...campfire yet you can’t get enough of the great outdoors. Celebrating this special day is very easy. Find a picnic prime time. Don’t limit your consumption of S’ores to This day is to raise awareness about the importance table, a park bench, or an outdoor restaurant. You can the campfire. They are popular with kids year round, of photography. It’s also a great time to grab your also spread a blanket out on the lawn. (source holiday- and can be baked in the oven, or microwave. (source camera and take some pictures of your community insights.com) holidayinsights.com) and perfect your picture taking skills. August 11 August 22 August - All Month Son and Daughter Day Be an Angel Day Melville Legion Bingo - Tuesdays

Today is a great day to spend with your son and The objective of this day is to be like an angel, and do Doors open at 6 p.m. games daughter. It’s not a day of gift giving....except for the something good or kind for someone. It is intended run 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. 136 - gift of time. If your son and daughter are still young to do something nice or 3rd Ave. W, Melville, SK and live at home with you, be ever aware that time kind for someone who is in goes by quickly. (source holidayinsights.com) need of help. The type of Have Fun angelic help you can offer is not defined or limited. We remind you to have a fun It can be physical, emo- time, no matter what you decide to do! Remember tional, or spiritual. (source social distancing. holidayinsights.com) Watch for the September Calendar 12 July 24, 2020 )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Cowessess launches virtual healthcare pod Cowessess First Na- COVID-19, reducing the founded with the mission having to travel poten- tion has partnered with risk means remaining of seeking innovative tially great distances. Lumeca Health to bring at home as much as pos- ways to overcome the There are also a num- physician care to patients sible. Being able to talk barriers that may limit ber of health, safety and through the launch of privately with a specialist people from accessing environmental factors its Health Pod, a first in while staying home is a quality healthcare. Their that benefit from the use North America. The pod, benefit to minimizing the goal is to place the power of the health pods.’’ equipped with cameras, risk,” says Chief Delorme. back in the hands of the In partnering with microphones and touch- Delorme also explained people and bring physi- Cowessess First Nation, screen, allows patients to how capitalizing on the cians and patients even Hazen exclaims he hopes access the care of a doctor rise of virtual healthcare closer through this model to provide a model for live and within minutes delivery will help over- of service delivery. what the future of health- of entering the pod. come the challenges that Hazen added, “Three care could look like. “Cow- The Health Pod is in- come with delivering care things Lumeca is always essess is a great partner tended to help bridge the in rural areas, something focused on: How do we as its leadership and Na- gap in health services that has been increas- help make healthcare tion continues to be pro- available to rural resi- ingly difficult during the 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 simple, safe and secure. gressive in exploring new dents. The health pod is pandemic. Virtual health With the full touchscreen, ways to benefit its peo- located in the Cowessess “Traveling to highly Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme we have attempted to ple. It was a natural first First Nation Health De- public, or more densely (right) stands with Shawn Hazen, founder of Lumeca make the experience as partner to showcase what partment. populated areas with the Health, beside the new health pod that was installed. user-friendly as possible. healthcare could look like “The Treaty Right to potential COVID-19 risk Travel can also be very for all First Nation com- Health requires a timely, is a concern and Lumeca opportunity is our com- Shawn Hazen, founder challenging for those in munities. Chief Delorme qualitative response to and Cowessess First Na- munity members require of Lumeca Health, was rural and remote com- continues to be a cham- health needs and delivery. tion are presenting an a timely response to our also on hand for the in- munities. By using the pion for his people, and This pod will enhance the option to reduce the risk health needs and this Pod stallation and first live Lumeca Health Pod, mem- this will change health- timeliness of service de- through virtual health will increase the timely demo of the Health Pod. bers are able to consult care for all First Nations,” livery. Also, in a time of service delivery. Another response,” Delorme adds. He says Lumeca was with a physician without Hazen concludes. Phase 4 of the Re-Open Sask. adds additional activities Provincial businesses are being re- ducing distance between from 72 hours. For full guidelines on Open Saskatchewan plan Grasslands News opened in a measured, vehicles to two metres, • Fitness facilities: per- new and existing permis- visit www.saskatchewan. careful manner as part down from five metres. mitting 24-hour access sible activities of the Re- ca/re-open of the plan to re-open the • Retail guidelines, li- to fitness facilities, and Saskatchewan contin- provincial economy. braries and places of wor- ensuring registration of ues to progress through Starting July 21, modi- ship: reducing the length guests to facilitate contact Phase 4 of the Re-Open fications came into effect of time that returned or tracing, if required. Saskatchewan plan. Ad- for: donated items must be • Campgrounds: laun- ditional activities and • Drive-in theatres: re- held to 24 hours, down dry facilities are now open following new guide- lines for safe operation. 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Lucas Musschoot Grenfell teenager makes National Volleyball Team By Sarah Pacio yard, with support from his parents and Grasslands News brother who receive his serves and re- trieve balls for him. Since June, he has been participat- A lanky teenager from Grenfell is ing in Team Saskatchewan’s virtual making great strides toward a dream of training sessions. “He goes on our back playing volleyball at the Olympic level. deck with a computer and the whole Lucas Musschoot has been selected as team is working out together with an a member of the 2020 U19 Men’s Youth athletic trainer, and one day a week National Team. they’ll have nutrition training or Lucas enjoyed playing volley- mental training,” Lisa told Grass- ball in elementary school and, lands News. Next month Lucas after watching a profes- will join other members of sional game on TV, he Team Sask in Saskatoon was inspired to pursue for on-court training. the hobby more seriously. Now he has a chance Now, at 6 feet 8 inches tall, to progress beyond the pro- the 16-year-old is getting no- vincial level. Earlier this year, ticed for his skill in the sport. He coach Joel Dyck submit- plays the middle blocker ted a video of Lucas to position and his mother, the national volleyball Lisa Musschoot, described program. The coaches Lucas as “quick on his were impressed by his agil- feet.” ity and offered him a spot For the past three years, on the team. His mother Lucas has trained with Sask Volleyball’s said the opportunity to join the national High Performance Program, which pre- team came as a surprise since Lucas did pares athletes for competitions through not know that his coach had submitted weight, court, mental, and nutrition the video. training. Through his dedication to the Although Team Canada cannot com- sport, he became a valuable player for pete yet due to the coronavirus pan- the Regina Volleyball Club and last year demic, Lucas and 29 other players will he also participated in the Western Can- participate in virtual training sessions. ada Summer Games in Swift Current as Instruction focuses on technical, tacti- a member of Saskatchewan’s 16U volley- cal, physical and mental skill develop- National team 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 ball team. ment. Team Canada intends the U19 Sixteen-year-old Lucas Musschoot from Grenfell has been selected to play on When gyms were forced to close a Boys program to create a pool of ath- WKH80HQ·V9ROOH\EDOOMoose Jaw, who Falcons fan, after all.” together.” went to the Reds with the 152nd pick in 2005, formerly • Janice Hough again, on fantasy football: “Begin- Baseball might be as American as apple pie, held that distinction. ning to think in 2020 the fantasy is that we can play but it’s also part of the very fabric of all of North “Obviously I had a good start to the year and my football.” America, with championships being won by goal was to be a top-10 rounder going into this year, and American teams as well as a couple of Toronto once I heard (the draft) was cut to five rounds I wasn’t Blue Jays teams. too happy about it,” Hofmann told Saskatoon’s CKOM Whitewood In short, it’s a big deal. News. “I kind of thought it was a 50-50 chance I’d get While businesses all over the world are being drafted still.” Minor Hockey shuttered and millions of people are out of work, There’s no timeline for when Hofmann might pro- being devastated by this virus, baseball is here for ceed through the Pirates’ system. Baseball is slated to 31-2!ধ329 383!8& all of us, showing that we can get back to living resume in late July as a result of the pandemic. But all our lives once again. of Muenster, all of Saskatchewan and fans all across Nominations fffor board as follows: Right now, people need something that will Western Canada are hoping he can approach the lev- President - 2-year term take them back to a time when they could hug a els of success enjoyed by Paxton, who has a 56-32 re- Treasurer - 2-year term neighbour or share a handshake. cord and a no-hitter in seven seasons, and Soroka, who 1 members at large - 2-year term Maybe baseball will be that something. posted a 13-4 record in 2019 and emerged as the ace of RIP Anne Stelmachowich the Braves staff. Positions start Sept. 1/20 • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): Whether she was minding the Fun Centre for Send nominations “When baseball and the NBA return, does it make sense son Matty or enjoying a chat with any of the peo- to play the national anthem in empty parks and arenas? to: ple who knew her through the extremely sports Just asking.” minded Stelmak family, Anne was the epitome of Whitewood Minor • olinaro again: “ESPN notes that the highest-paid grace and class and she never walked into a room public employee in 40 states is a football or men’s bas- Hockey she couldn’t light up with her smile. ketball coach. Clearly then, the priorities of the other She will be missed by all who were fortunate by August 15, 2020 10 states need adjustment.” enough to have known her. • Comedy guy Steve Burgess of Vancouver, on Twit- [email protected] 16 July 24, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Top Line rodeo circuit begins in Fort Qu’Appelle Upcoming events planned for Whitewood and Broadview

By Alan Hustak view Arena in Fort Qu’Appelle on the Grasslands News weekend. “Because of the COVID re- strictions, we were limited to 150 spec- tators, so we couldn’t really advertise,” It takes more than said Manitoba stock contractor, Sonny COVID to rein in a cowboy. Clearsky, who is sponsoring this sum- More than 100 circuit mer’s Qu’Appelle Valley Rodeo Series. riders from across the prai- “We had about 350 entries each day. It ries took part in what was was such a relief to be able to mount up billed asCanada’s first rodeo and be out in the open air again.” of the year. Competitors were There were 10 competitive events pumped and eager to ride in including calf roping, bareback riding, The Top Line open bull riding, barrel racing and steer jackpot rodeo at wrestling, with $600 up for grabs in the Clear- each event. It was the first of three rodeos to be held in the valley this summer. The Chacachas First Nation Rodeo, north of Whitewood, takes place on August 8 and 9; the Kahkewistahaw First Nation Rodeo north of Broadview on August 15 and 16.

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If you were to ask holding the guitar, I’m the newest member of the “That leaves us out most musicians to play a holding the accordion, but group – it turned out to because that’s basically five-string banjo, a saxo- I’m doing the playing on be a perfect match as the what we do,” explains phone, a piano, a guitar my keyboard, it’s set as couple got married and Rudoski. “So it’s given us and a synthesizer, all at the five-string banjo,” says they became a duo, per- a bit of a slap to be hon- the same time, they would Rudoski. forming throughout the est with you, and a lot of probably think you were “It’s really opened up a province. other bands as well. We joking. Even though there lot of doors. The midi sys- “My wife Sandra plays know a couple of bands in have been many sound tems have been around guitar and we both sing Saskatoon that retired and libraries and engineer- in our band. We play said, that’s it, they’re fin- ing programs released for since the late 60s early 70s, they had them be- mostly at senior dances, ished, because you can’t mimicking these different senior centers, that sort play until the next year instruments on the com- fore with keyboards, and now they have them with of thing. We’ve gone and that’s going to hurt a puter, it is often the case away from playing wed- lot of older people.” that something sounds horns and you can add a little sound module and dings and things like With an entire season wrong when listening to that. It’s just because we lost for Ron and Sandra put 250 different sounds them. are so busy with weekly Rudoski, as well as many into your instrument and It’s not surprising that old-time music, country other bands in the coun- copy them, but you’ve got when local Melville mu- music, and 50s and 60s try, it is with high hopes to play them like those in- sicians, Ron and Sandra rock and roll, all the nov- the 2021 season will be struments, you can’t play Rudoski take to the stage, elty dances the seniors jam-packed with people them like an accordion. Ron with his accordion want.” eager to get back out on You’ve got to play them and Sandra on guitar, When Ron wasn’t re- the dance floor. One thing like the guitars or like eyes begin to dart around pairing and tuning pianos is for sure, it isn’t hard to trying to locate the sax- the banjos or that sort of or playing accordion, he get inspired to rock out to ophone or the banjo on thing.” worked in a music store the accordion that plays stage, only to find there Ron started playing as a way to meet people everyone’s favorite instru- Ron Rudoski with his accordion. aren’t any. So what is accordion at the age of 14 and be around what he ment. the trick to this sound? and by the time he had loved to do. The accordion rigged to turned 16, he was already “It kept me right in a midi controller allows playing for a band. Ross touch with all the musi- the device to play as if it McLaren and his Orches- cians, and the people,” Guest Columnist - Mental Wellness Corner were dozens of different tra welcomed Rudoski on says Rudoski, who also Grief and trauma are hard – really and realization as to the relevance instruments, but there’s board in 1958 and he re- misses the social aspect of hard. It makes a lot sense that it can and connection of past events. It’s one catch, it still requires mained with them until performing that has been feel easier sometimes to push these understandable that you continue to a basic understanding of 1964, before moving on interrupted by COVID-19. things down and out of mind. But feel sadness or hurt when when you the limitations and play- to playing with various “We miss the people and in order to heal, we need to face think about these past events, and ing styles of that, to which bands across the region. performing because over what we fear. It makes sense that you wish this had never hap- it is attempting to mimic. “I think I was only the last 30 years, we’ve that we develop certain val- pened. Being able to identify spe- “With what you can 20-years-old and I proba- met so many people that ues and beliefs in response to cifi c thoughts and the emotions do with the accordion, bly bought the second best we’ve got to know from our past grief and traumas. connected to them is an import- it sounds like anything accordion you could buy all over the place.” Lots of people would ant part of the healing process. but an accordion a lot of at the time, and had to Ending things with a have come to the same From this, it can be extremely the time. 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Veloy Dianne Buchinski Henry Hudy of St. Paul Lu- Frank Schmeltzer of Mel- (Korney) was the youngest of theran Home, Melville, Sask., ville, beloved husband of Eve- 12 children born to Roman and beloved husband of Pauline lyn, entered his eternal rest on Anne Korney on June 2, 1946 Hudy, entered his eternal rest Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age in Endeavour, Sask. Veloy at- with his daughter by his side, of 76 years. tended Endeavour School for on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Frank was born in Grayson, her elementary years, and con- Pasqua Hospital in Regina. He Sask. on Sept 5, 1943 to Nick tinued on to Sturgis Composite was 82 years of age. and Mary Schmeltzer of Killaly. for high school. As a child Veloy Henry was born Nov. 30, He received his education at helped out in the family store 1937 in the McKim district to Wallacetown School, one mile and in her father’s blacksmith Andrew and Lucille (nee Slafer- away from his parents’ farm. At shop in the village of Endeav- ek) Hudy. the age of 16 he left school and our. Henry attended Pulaski started farming with his dad. In Veloy married Tony Buchins- Plains School and farmed with his youth he would spend his ki on May 9, 1964. They began their life as a family of three his dad until moving to Estevan winters trapping and hunting when they welcomed their son, Troy, on June 30, 1964 born in to work on the oil rigs. He re- small animals, he would also Preeceville, Sask. On July 31, 1973 they completed their fam- turned to the farm in 1958. play softball as a back catcher, passing his skills onto the third ily with the addition of their daughter, Tricia, born in Melville, Henry married the love of his life, Pauline Burant, on April generation. Sask. From Endeavour they moved to Regina for a year, and 11, 1959 at Precious Blood Church with Father John Molnar On July 15, 1966 he married the love of his life, Evelyn then to Melville where they settled to raise their family for the presiding. He bought his own farm in 1966 and worked hard to Lipinski, and they took over the farming operation. Frank and next 34 years. While living in Melville Veloy was a homemaker provide for his wife and six children. Evelyn were blessed with four sons, Michael, Neil, Keith and for the younger years of the kids lives. When they were both Henry was a quiet, hard working man who was proud of Mark. older she went on to work at Godfried’s Jewellery Store and his children and enjoyed talking farm talk with his boys. If In 1976 he studied and received his Power Engineering then at a local shoe store. While she lived in Endeavour she KHFRXOGQ¶W¿JXUHVRPHWKLQJRXWKHZRXOGOHDYHLWDQGWKLQN FHUWL¿FDWHDQGVWDUWHGZRUNLQJDW6W3HWHU¶V+RVSLWDOLQ0HO also worked for Champion Auctions as a clerk, she always en- about it until he found a way to get it done. We learned a lot ville, eventually taking the position of chief engineer and direc- joyed the road trips back and forth from the auctions with the IURPZDWFKLQJGDG¿[WKLQJV:HZRUNHGKDUGRQWKHIDUPEXW tor of maintenance in 1983. His career at the hospital spanned company. grew up better for it. He had a great sense of humour with a over a period of 27 years. During this time he also carried on Veloy was involved in the Melville Kinette Club for many twinkle in his eye and was generous to a fault. Memories of the operation of the family farm, eventually building up his herd years and served in numerous positions in the club. She was him working for a farmer stooking wheat sheaves, just for a of cattle and acquiring more farmland. He had many other in- D SDUW RI WKH ¿UVW .LQVPHQ 7HOHPLUDFOH DQG DWWHQGHG WKHP ELF\FOHIUDPH+HWRRNXV¿VKLQJIHQFLQJDQGWRVWDFNEDOHV terests – driving and training his horses, going on trail rides, with the club for many years after. While in Endeavour, Veloy on a rack he would never tie down. We were also his rock getting to as many auction sales as he could, camping, going helped out as a volunteer at the Endeavour curling rink and pickers while he pulled the stone boat. He was an avid hunter, to chuckwagon races and rodeos, hunting with his sons, taking with the Anglican Church’s annual Church Mouse Sale. ¿VKHUPDQDQGHQMR\HGVQRZPRELOLQJ+HHQMR\HGFDUGJDPHV a leisure drive down the country roads checking all the crops, Veloy had many passions in life, most of which included and family get-togethers where his grandchildren gave him a ¿VKLQJDQGRIFRXUVHVWRSSLQJDORQJWKHZD\IRUFRIIHHDQG either being outdoors or being in the kitchen cooking and bak- smile. We have learned a lot about life from this strong, quiet, conversations. He was involved in his sons activities, watch- ing. Veloy was always known to never send any of the kids hard working man. Rest easy, your work is done. ing them playing softball, football, basketball, curling, 4-H and or grandkids home empty-handed – going to baba’s was like Henry was predeceased by his parents; brother Dennis; music, and helped whenever he could. going to a “much better than your average grocery store”. Her daughter-in-law, Cherrilyn Hudy; in-laws, Peter and Victoria Frank loved to socialize, spending time at the senior’s cen- family will always remember her for her rhubarb pie, they are Burant; sisters-in-law, Rosalyn, Dorothy and Evelyn; brothers- WUH SOD\LQJ FDUGV VKXIÀHERDUG DQG RI FRXUVH HYHU\7KXUV all yet to taste one better than hers. Veloy’s kids and grand- in-law, Albert, George, Glen, Bob, Willard and Burt. day afternoon taking in the dances. At the time of his passing, kids will forever cherish the memories made in the kitchen with Henry leaves to cherish his memory: wife Pauline; chil- Frank was the president of the Melville Senior’s Association in her and Tony, and the recipes that have been passed down dren, JoAnne (Bob Dolan) Hudy; Gwen (Glen) Smith; Neil (Tri- Melville. In the last year he was spending more time at home, to each of one of them. Baba will be remembered for the 12 na Stachowich) Hudy; Andrea Rosin; Adrian (Tamara) Hudy; HQMR\LQJZKDWHYHUKHFRXOG¿QGRQKLVLSDGRQ

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