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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 39 • Friday, January 8, 2021 Fort Qu’Appelle turns 70 years old

By Alan Hustak Grasslands News

A 15-minute flash of fireworks from the top of Fort Qu’Appelle’s cemetery hill on New Year’s eve was billed as belated celebration of Canada Day. The dis- play last July had to be cancelled because of the pan- demic, so the show last Thursday evening not only rang in the new year but it also coincided with the town’s 70th birthday. It was on January 1, 1951, the 52-year old village was proclaimed a town. The process wasn’t that easy. The village overseer at the time, Dave Reekie, had to send the provincial government $100 (worth about $1,000 back then) with an application to the minister of Mu- nicipal Affairs asking for permission to be elevated to town status. A census then had to be taken to make certain there were the required numbers of ratepay- ers. 783 people were counted. Then the idea was put to a vote which was approved by 234-64. With that the lieutenant governor, John Uhrich, issued the enabling proclamation. On January 9, a municipal election was held for the first mayor and six-member council. Carl Erickson, a banjo playing mink rancher, campaigning on the slogan Progress and Prosperity, easily defeated Joseph Hall, who ran The Pioneer grocery and dry goods store, to become the first mayor. There were 11 candidates in the race for the first council and Ed Saunders, Fred James, Frank Booth, Jack Hall. C.M. Blewett and Gordon Hanson were elected. When Fort Qu’Appelle became a town, the local economy was fuelled by the tuberculosis sanitorium and by mink ranchers. It had four grocery stores, three main street cafes, a movie theatre, a drive in theatre and a four star hotel. In his inaugural address as mayor Erickson expressed “great faith” in the town’s future, suggest- ing its new status would “attract small manufacturing plants, retired people and commuters to Regina.” That faith was not entirely misplaced, but the character of the town has changed. “Some of his vision has come

ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS to fruition; we’ve become a bedroom community,” said Celebrating 70 years Mayor Gus Lagace, “You can only stay small for so 0D\RU*XV/DJDFHUHDGVWKHÀUVWHGLWLRQRIWKH)RUW7LPHV%RWKWKHWRZQDQGWKHQHZVSDSHUDUH\HDUV long, and we still have to encourage small businesses ROGWKLV\HDU%DFNLQWKHSDSHUSDJHVL]HVZHUHELJJHUDQGWKHWRZQDOLWWOHVPDOOHU to locate here. But I don’t think we want to become a city. We’re seeing all districts getting along. I think co-operation is the answer, not amalgamation.” Min- ister of Government relations Don McMorris, who represents the Fort in the legislature, says the anni- Fort Times records seven decades of history versary of it becoming a municipality is an important milestone in the history of a community which has By Alan Hustak is utterly dependent on that document the com- vice. been a meeting place for First Nations and Metis cul- Grasslands News weekly feedings of for- ings and goings of a com- We ask that you en- tures for centuries. “Before it was incorporated as a mula: It can’t exist with- munity. They provide courage others to sub- town it was instrumental in the creation of our prov- out the proper balance coverage of the local scribe so that the Times ince and through that became part of our shared pro- This newspaper shares of quantities of editorial council, the courts, com- can continue to be “a vincial history. The Fort is part of the Calling Lakes its 70th birthday with the information and adver- munity volunteers and vital and permanent part Planning district, and its motto, “4 Lakes, 4 Seasons 4 Town of Fort Qu’Appelle. tising vitamin. It has to fundraising efforts. They of the community.” everyone” is so fitting and appropriate.” When Cy Morris pub- have its future ensured carry local sports and lished its first edition by an adequate number report on artistic endeav- in October, 1950 – two of paid up subscriptions ours that would otherwise months before the town if it is to thrive.” go un-noticed. They pro- was born - he pointed Cy’s words then are vide a historical record out that before the Times more prescient than ever of events which would came along Fort Qu’Ap- today. His baby has en- never attract the atten- pelle had three other dured growing pains, tion of the daily news- newspapers, none of changes in design and in paper. They represent which survived. management, but it has continuity - especially “This baby paper ap- survived. Its survival as in jurisdictions like Fort pears to have received a a paper of local record is Qu’Appelle which have a warm welcome from the even more important in heavy turnover of munic- community,” he wrote in an era when mainstream ipal councils and admin- his first editorial seven newspapers have been istrators. decades ago, adding that emaciated by the internet They are an archive, a good wishes alone would and threatened by social valuable public and his- not make it a vital and media and when profes- toric record. permanent part of the sional reporters are re- If you are already a community. garded with suspicion. subscriber or an adver- “The baby is here, Weekly newspapers tiser, you already rec- )LUVWFRXQFLO ARCHIVES | GRASSLANDS NEWS but is it here to stay?” serve their communi- ognize the value of the 7KH)RUW·VÀUVWWRZQFRXQFLOZDVVZRUQLQ\HDUVDJRWKLVZHHN -DQ  he asked. “The life of a ties in a way that social paper, whatever its short- %DFNURZ /5 -7+DOO)UHG-DPHV*RUGRQ+DQVRQDQG)UDQN%RRWK)URQWURZ newspaper is a precari- media can’t. comings, and support it ous thing. Its good health They are watchdogs as an essential public ser- (%6DXQGHUV0DUN+DUULVRQ VHFUHWDU\ 0D\RU&DUO(ULFNVRQDQG&0%OHZHWW 2 January 8, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

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By Chris Ashfield cial Traffic Safety Fund grants, which Grasslands News are derived from the proceeds of photo 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 speed enforcement (PSE). Since the pro- • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 gram began in 2019, there have now Five local communities are amongst been a total of 197 projects awarded, to- :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD 66 communities from across Saskatche- talling more than $2.25 million. wan that have been approved for mon- Applications are assessed by the ies under the Provincial Traffic Safety PSE Committee, which includes rep- Fund. In total, $750,000 in grants were resentatives from the Saskatchewan REMINDER - City Grants given out for 70 road improvement proj- Urban Municipalities Association, the The City of Melville is accepting grant applications for the 2021 year for local non-profi t organizations. ects ranging from $547 to $72,300. Saskatchewan Association of Rural Mu- The City of Melville’s 2021 grant application deadline is Friday, January 29, 2021 at 12 p.m. CST. Projects include speed display signs Applications received after this date will not receive consideration. nicipalities, the Prince Albert Tribal and other speed reduc- For complete details regarding application criteria and requirements please refer to the application Council, the Saskatche- tion initiatives, as well as form which is available at the City Hall General Offi ce (430 Main St., Melville, SK) or at the City of Melville’s wan Association of Chiefs website www.melville.ca funding for intersection of Police, the Ministry of and crosswalk improve- Justice, the Ministry of ments. Local communities Highways and SGI. to receive funding in- In order to be eligi- cluded the Town of Cupar, ble for a Provincial Traf- Notice to Remove $10,553 for slow down fic Safety Fund grant, a signs; Esterhazy $7,035 proposed initiative must for speed limit aware- target specific concerns, Fishing Hut or Shacks ness; the Resort Village including statistics to sup- of Fort San; $19,863 for a port how the project would from the cordoned off area safety initiative; Village address concerns regard- of Lebret, $9,089 for speed ing injuries, deaths, and Staff will begin the Aeration at the Melville Reservoir on: Friday, January 15, 2021. reader signs; and Village collision. Applicants must We cannot guarantee where the air will travel under the ice, therefore your safety and fi shing hut of Lipton, $8,426 for safety also include a well-defined may be in jeopardy of falling through the ice. Staff will cordon off the area as required by Saskatchewan a first/speed hurts cam- Wildlife Federation. With your cooperation we can have a safe aeration project and maintain a healthy fi sh action plan with specific, population. paign. measurable objectives and Please move your hut West of the signs by Wednesday, January 13, 2021 “Everyone in Saskatch- must demonstrate that The removal of huts/fi shing shack is governed by City of Melville Bylaw 21/2009. ewan benefits from safer previous measures to ad- If you require more information you may call 306-728-6865 roads in our communities,” Minister dress those safety concerns have been Thank you for your cooperation. Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said. unsuccessful. “The communities who applied know Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants their roads better than anyone, and are awarded twice each year, and appli- the provincial government is pleased cations for new PSE locations are evalu- Notice of Vacancies to assist their efforts to improve traffic ated once annually. The PSE Committee safety. The next intake for applications will begin accepting applications for begins in January, and I encourage the next round of Traffic Safety Fund Boards and Commissions other municipalities and Indigenous grants, as well as applications for new lands or territories to consider apply- PSE camera locations, January 1, 2021. Your ideas count - participate in local government - Canadian citizens, 18 years of age or older who ing.” The deadline for both applications is are full time residents of Melville, are invited to apply for a position on the following City Boards and This is the fourth round of Provin- March 31, 2021. Committees. Appointments are eff ective January 1, 2021. Deadline for applications is Monday, January 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested please submit your name, address and telephone number, 2 references and short paragraph as to why you would like to serve on a particular Board or Commission in writing to: Amber Orr, Executive Assistant 430 Main Street or P.O. Box 1240      
    Melville, SK S0A 2P0 For further information on the boards’ and committees’ terms of reference, meeting dates, or workload,
          contact the offi ce at 306-728-6849. Name of Description Term # of ! !$"$ "#!$#"$!$ Committee Vacancies Police Established by Bylaw No. 8/91. Appointments are 1 Year 2 Commission made annually. The Board consists of the Mayor, two    $ Board members of Council and two residents. The purpose of the Board is to deal with policing matters in the City and to deal with items referred to the Board by $
$$ $ Council. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month.   $ $  $ Melville Established pursuant to the Public Libraries Act. 1 Year 5 Public Appointments made annually. The purpose of the   $ $ $ Library Board is to act as a liaison between the City and the Regional Library Board and set standards for the local library service in accordance with the Public Libraries  
 
 Act. Meetings are at the call of the Chairperson.
 





 Van The Van Advisory Board Committee ensures and 1 Year 2 Advisory Board promotes the establishment and maintenance of the Special Needs Van. The Van Advisory Committee acts as a consulting board to City Council and makes
    
 recommendations in keeping with the philosophy and mission of the City of Melville. All interested persons      or user groups are encouraged to sit on this Board. Meetings are held on a need basis. Minimum twice per 

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Regional Established by Bylaw No. 2/97. Appointments of 2 Years 5
       
 Park Authority 10 members, on staggered two (2) year terms to 1 Year 1 December 31st of each year. There is one vacancy for a 
       one (1) year term expiring December 31, 2021 and fi ve (5) vacancies for two (2) year terms expiring December
     31, 2021. The Regional Park Authority administers, operates and controls the use of the Regional Park
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    the fi rst Wednesday of each month.       Recreation, Established by Bylaw No. 01/2009. There are eleven 1 Year 1 - Youth Culture (11) voting members on this board representing the
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  Committee activities and opportunities for the residents of at-large Melville. Meetings are held a minimum of four (4) 1 - Sport times per year. 1 - Culture 1 - Parks 
 1 - Tourism NOTE: All volunteers who are appointed to a Board or Commission will be required to provide a clear %'K+!(!)K%*'K,(!)K)KHHH >62E@1D /A=K criminal record check. (There are no fees associated with a criminal record check for volunteers). 4 January 8, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Qu’Appelle river system seminar goes virtual 2nd Annual Farmland Drainage and Environment Conference Jan. 11 to 15

By Elaine Ashfield and infrastructure, on flooding neigh- Grasslands News boring properties and crops, on water quality, on climate change, wildlife and A new study of the water quality in our environment”. the Qu’Appelle River system has found The virtual conference will include that up to 91 per cent of the total phos- daily webinars January 11 to 15 all start- phorus and 51 per cent of the total ni- ing at 10:30 a.m. CST. Topics and speak- trogen flowing into the river could be ers will highlight the status of drainage coming from agricultural runoff. As in Saskatchewan and its impacts. well, the recent flooding of tens of thou- sands of acres of farmland and nation- Presentations include: ally important wildlife refuges at the 1. Monday, Jan. 11: Murray Hidle- Quill Lakes has been linked to agricul- baugh; Quantifying Carbon Sequestra- tural drainage. tion in Wetlands and the Impact from Despite the many economic and eco- Farmland Drainage logical benefits that wetlands provide, 2. Tuesday, Jan. 12: Fourth Vice- globally half of the world’s wetlands Chief, Heather Bear, Federation of have been lost and in some parts of Sas- Sovereign Indigenous Nations; The In- katchewan, as much as 90 per cent are digenous Views of Farmland Drainage already gone. Impacts. The loss continues as over 10,000 3. Wednesday, Jan. 13th: Trevor Her- acres of wetlands are drained annu- riot, Public Pastures – Public Interest; ally in Saskatchewan and converted to cropland, most without the required Bush, Sloughs, and Grass: Making Room approvals and permits from the Sas- for Wildness. ment Conference is planned and will drainage on Saskatchewan’s environ- katchewan Water Security Agency or 4. Thursday, Jan. 14: Dr. Kiel Drake, ment and highlight the need for regu- an Environmental Impact Assessment be held vitally this year. The second Prairies Director, Birds Canada; Biodi- from the Ministry of Environment. Sas- annual conference, held by the Citizens latory changes. Hundreds of farmers, versity Loss Due to Impacts of Agricul- katchewan is the only Prairie Province Environmental Alliance – Saskatch- ranchers, researchers, environmental- tural Wetland Drainage without a Wetland Conservation Policy. ewan (CEA), aims to expand their un- ists, and concerned citizens will be gath- 5. Friday, Jan 15: Dr. Jill A.E. Blak- ering to attend the virtual conference A Farmland Drainage and Environ- derstanding of the effects of farmland ley, Associate Professor, University of where the wetland drainage crisis will Saskatchewan; What Makes An Envi- be highlighted during the conference ronmental Effect Cumulative January 11 to 15. Contractors and Home Register at www.sierraclub.ca/en/ Heather Bear (Ochapowace), Fourth Vice-Chief, Federation of Sovereign In- farmland-drainage-conference digenous Nations will also present: The For more information or to register Directory Indigenous Views of Farmland Drainage contact: Jeff Olson, Conference Chair- Impacts as one of the webinars. person, Citizens Environmental Alli- CEA president Jeff Olson says: ance (Saskatchewan) cea.sask.2018@ “while farmland drainage has been used gmail.com or visit CEA’s Facebook as a tool to increase economic gains, it page at: www.facebook.com/Citi- J&V ELECTRIC has significant unregulated negative im- zensEnvironmental-Alliance-Saskatche- pacts on our communities, on our roads wan-487487245069414 Jamie Sebastian Owner/Journeyman TREE SERVICE Box 2388, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 [email protected] 306-331-8742 - 306-331-8732 3062I¿FH Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 306-331-8827 Cell www.whitingtreeservice.ca Serving Fort Qu’Appelle and area for over 25 years FlatLand Plumbing & Heating Smart decisions start 117 - 3rd Ave. West, Melville, SK 306-728-5493 with smart savings ž,'#8!2&9@3<023>W Whitewood, SK. ž,'9'8=-$'@3<;8<9;W Phone: 306-735-4328 ž,'=!£<'@3<&'9'8='W Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. [email protected] Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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This is because a key fob works by sending membering to lock your car doors every time you leave door automobile and it is grey in colour. It is unknown a signal to the car to let the car know that you’re close your vehicle unattended may be a good one to add to the if this vehicle has a licence plate,” said RCMP officials. by - this is why most SUV trunks will open even if the top of the list. While Melville certainly couldn’t be con- “In another incident, a second vehicle was stolen from vehicle is locked, as long as somebody with the key fob sidered a hub for crime, there is a particular issue that is within range. It’s a useful feature with an arm full of keeps popping back up again like a groundhog looking a compound on Third Avenue West in Melville, SK. It is described as a 2004 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab pickup truck. grocery bags but it can also be helpful to those with less for a shadow – vehicle break ins. than ideal intentions. If a thief knows where your keys On Dec. 10, Melville RCMP got reports leading to the It is blue in colour, and has a Saskatchewan licence plate of 804LTF. It is believed that this second vehicle was are located and has a partner stand near that part of investigation of multiple vehicles that had been broken the house with an amplifier while they wait by the car stolen within the same time period as the first incident. into overnight within the city. Residents were asked to with a transmitter, the transmitter can unlock the car We believe that both of these incidents may be related.” check their video cameras at home and work, make note by mimicking the fob signal and ultimately trick the car While proximity sensors and key fobs are now the of anything suspicious and send it in to the police. A few into giving access to the robbers. Some car thieves are norm on most vehicles and generally provide two levels weeks later and once again, unrest on four wheels with so quick with this process that they can get access to the car in under a minute. Since many people leave their keys on a hook by the door, it takes the guesswork out of Letter to the Editor - Government overstepping our rights it for the criminals. Even though it’s always a good idea to be aware and be prepared to prevent vehicle break-ins, there’s some- Premier Moe, dian Charter of Rights and big-box stores. us to move on to a different thing to be said for removing the motive for the crime. As someone who has Freedoms. The hypocritical incon- party. It would obviously For that reason, the public is being reminded to not leave voted for the Saskatchewan It is appalling to hear sistencies in your policies be asinine to go back to any valuables inside their vehicles. the bad business practices Party for the last decade, I you will not allow small are overwhelming. You If you have information related to this advisory please of the New Democratic am writing this open letter gatherings on Christmas allowed anti-police pro- call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Party. But we now have a to you to voice my disdain Day. Moreover, raising the tests in the summer, but Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). and concern for how you fine to $7,500 during an eco- yet handed out substantial third option – the Buffalo have handled the COVID- nomic recession is nothing fines to people at a Regi- Party of Saskatchewan. 19 virus. short of a disgusting act. na-based pro-freedom rally I believe it is time to give I understand there needs What kind of a sick and in the winter. This is the them a hard look and con- to be precautions taken for twisted government threat- behaviour of a left-wing sider flipping to the Buffalo COVID-19. The data shows ens grandma and grandpa dictator – not a genuine Party. it is a serious virus for peo- with a fine that could conservative leader. - Kelly Friesen ple 70 and older as well as bankrupt them if they go From small business those with severe underly- see their grandchildren at owners to our youth, it is ing conditions. The data, Christmas time? clear the Sask Party has however, also shows it is no Furthermore, there has abandoned its supporters LANDFILL more serious than most flus been no common sense from this year. Therefore, I am )25748·$33(//( to those 30 and under and Day 1 with the Saskatche- calling all Saskatchewan We hope everyone had a wonderful :,17(5+2856 is predominately not lethal wan Party’s regulations. residents who identify as Holiday Season and we look forward to those under the age of 60. This past spring you al- conservative and/or stand • November 1 to April 30 • That being said, the lowed Costco and Walmart for the Canadian Charter Monday to Friday to seeing you in the summer of 2021 Saskatchewan Party’s to be jampacked with peo- of Rights to let the Sask 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. COVID-19 practices are an ple, but yet you wouldn’t let Party know you are not Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. From your friends at the overreach of power and a handful of people enter a happy with their poor lead- Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays Minimum Load Charge is $10 overwhelmingly deny Sas- small business? It was a ership. We now Accept: FORT QU’APPELLE katchewan residents of the clear sign that you turned If the Sask Party contin- rights and freedoms prom- your back on small busi- ues to ignore its support- FARMERS’ MARKET ised to them in the Cana- nesses while catering to the ers, I believe it is time for Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 136 Boundary Ave. S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com

Council Meeting Sidewalk Removal The next Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Council meetings will be held We ask for your assistance during the time snow removal is taking on: Thursday, January 14, and January 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. place that you have your vehicles removed from the streets. This will allow our staff to clear the snow from the streets to the best of their ability. Town Comment Sidewalk Snow Clearing 2020 is gone. Let’s forgive and forget what went on last year and start 2021 with vigour and enthusiasm. May this year be one of During the winter months, snow and ice on sidewalks can renewal, joy and hope! Happy New Year, everyone! seriously impair the ability of people to get around safely. For that reason, the Town asks owners or occupants of property to clear sidewalks of snow and ice to prevent injury or inconvenience to Fort Qu’Appelle Community pedestrians following a snowfall. Development Grant Upcoming Recycling Dates The Town will be accepting applications until Monday, February We hope to have the new schedules from Emterra by the end of 15, 2021. Application information and forms are available on the January. Town website: www.fortquappelle.com January 2021 — 26th and 27th February 2021 — 23rd and 24th

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I promised myself that my first editorial in the the vaccines will not be helpful for other strains or ing to avoid, or even what they don’t know and are new year would not be about the pandemic. But what whatever these new viruses may be. having to guess at, would this not be better than the else is there to comment about that is more news- We are months into a pandemic with no cer- feelings of frustration, loneliness, distrust and de- worthy. tain answers from the WHO and we will be several pression that climbs higher and higher each day in The pandemic has consumed our past year, and it months before we even see any real advancement or all of us? is still just as threatening as we enter the new year. any real hope of putting all of this behind us. People have been living in fear, separation and It has consumed our lives, our health, our economy, People are suffering from pandemic stress. Why with stresses never seen before. People are following our livelihoods, our politics and now after 10 months else would the number of politicians, who supposedly rules and regulations, are being judged by others for of world-changing events, we are still negotiating on have a greater insight into the country’s situation, their actions and to hear that this applies to only various things to end all of this disruption and pre- disregard their own rules imposed on the people and them and not the governing bodies who have made vent the continuation of the spread of the virus. Yes, travel to other countries for holidays? these decisions imposed on them, of course they are we are still negotiating to see if we can try to figure What’s the big deal some are saying? These poli- feeling they have been played by the politicians. out what caused the virus. ticians can follow regulations and isolate when they Why is this virus, that is worldwide so deadly to China has been reported as the site of origin of return. Not on my tax dollar! everyone that they have had to sacrifice family, jobs, COVID-19 and just this week, I was astounded to What we are feeling now from these incidents is finances and hope for their future, not that deadly to read that the World Health Organization and China the loss of trust for those very people that everyone the politicians who can travel to many various places are still negotiating when, where and how they can felt had been looking after our best interests by forc- in the world? do more to determine the cause, which undoubtedly ing us to stay home. We trusted their intentions but This recent poor judgement by several politicians would help to come to an answer on how to develop now we are questioning what their intentions really has made lots of people, myself included, wonder if something to bring it to an end. Ten months have are or were. the virus is the real threat to our society or if it is gone by – ten months of death and destruction to Possibly it is time for the government to come the politicians! many. How can one country hold the power to stop clean, drop their political ploys and give all the peo- What kind of a game are we, the world’s pawns in? investigation into the cause of a world pandemic? ple in this country a clear understanding of what is We are seeing immense changes in lifestyles, work Yes, we have been overwhelmed with the news happening, what the government really knows about environments, manufacturing and a push towards about the vaccine and pumped full of hope about the this pandemic and what their predictions are – and online and the world economics. We will soon be the end being in sight. On the other hand, we are being why they predict this. little machines that are being governed by the online slowly subjected to the reports of findings of a new While governments don’t want to create pandemic machines called world governance. Do we just have strain, or in some countries, several strains mutating panic, would some answers about what they know to wait and see who the governor will be? from COVID-19. Small hints are being dropped that that is the absolute truth, or what they are work- - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News We haven’t prepared for the COVID-19 By Murray Mandryk entire province of nearly 1.2 mil- Grasslands News lion people. As a result, many more are likely to get sick or even die as we await this to happen. The good news is that the light That the Saskatchewan Party at the end of tunnel in the COVID- government was making some 19 fight might be something more headway last week at getting the than the proverbial train. vaccines to northerners and front- As of the writing of this column, line health care workers is obvi- the province had issued 4,254 doses ously a positive. It’s critical to first of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine — address those most at risk. And far less than it hoped and far below the one thing this virus as surely the pace needed to meet the stated taught us by now is those most at goal of vaccinating 10,725 people risk are those who come into close each and every week. contacts and those cloistered to- Clearly, things aren’t going as gether in remote, small communi- well as hoped and it’s largely be- ties. cause only a fraction of the doses al- But by now, it should have also lotted to Saskatchewan have made taught us to be both more prepared their way into people’s arms. It’s and more vigilant than we have also because the overall dosage to been. And it’s here where Premier Saskatchewan hasn’t been enough. Scott Moe’s government has been As of Jan. 5, Saskatchewan had falling short. received 13,675 COVID-19 vaccines The Saskatchewan Premier and rival of an effective vaccine. private nursing homes, we haven’t done our in total, including 8,775 from Pfizer/ other Premiers across the country But preparedness has never been exactly utmost. We did what seemed most cost-effi- BioNTech and 4,900 from Moderna do have a right to be frustrated by the strength of governments. This pandemic cient and affordable and we now may be pay- that the province aims to distribute the federal Liberal government’s has surely reminded us of that. ing a price for it. in the north. inability to get the vaccines in the For example, where a vast disproportion At best of times, governments tend to get That translates into only 31.1 per hands of the province quicker. That of deaths have occurred is in personal care distracted — sometimes simply by their own cent of the vaccines actually admin- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau homes — something that many chalk up to rules they choose not to follow. istered, leaving 68.9 per cent to lan- complains about also being “frus- the reality of housing elderly people with un- This was the case in the recent rash of guish in the freezers. trated” by the vaccine rollout derlying health conditions. resignations across the country — including There is some progress being largely points to the reality that no But unless you’re, sadly, of the mind that that of former highways minister Joe Har- made at getting that Moderna one properly prepared for what we we shouldn’t be doing our utmost to protect grave — for flouting strong government rec- vaccine that doesn’t require mi- faced. the elderly and vulnerable, what this COVID- ommendations that advised everyone else to nus-80-degree storage to the north. Really, there was no particular 19 has done is underscore our past failings. stay home at Christmas. But with only 150 to maybe 240 reason why we didn’t have a better For a decade now, we’ve been all too Good governance is all about focussing vaccines being administered each distribution plan in place — espe- aware that crowded senior homes were rec- on what needs to be done. day, it is going to take a ridicu- cially given that we had months to ipe for disaster for our most vulnerable. Moe’s Sask. Party government needs to lously long time to immunize an devise one as we awaited the ar- But especially when it comes to the city, get back to that.

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By Elaine Ashfield really ugly in parts of Canada and are going to get contacts are limited due to restrictions. Grasslands News worse before they get better. He pointed out that cer- Dr. Dennis Kendel, former president of the medical tain socio-economic inequalities prevent some from staff at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, of the Sas- adhering to virus restrictions. katchewan Medical Association and of the Medical On the first day of 2021 there were 99,559 people in “We still know that there’s essential workers going Council of Canada feels Saskatchewan’s health care Canada who had received the first shot of the vaccine to essential jobs. We know some people are going to recently developed for COVID-19. work sick because they don’t have the capacity to stay system will still need to adapt to be able to handle the The heath authori- future. ties, government and “I do think the media portrayed that our system a highly positive out- look to putting the is going to go pandemic behind us. Over 38 million Canadians will require through a period This will not happen of challenge to ac- overnight. People two injections of the vaccine 21 days apart. tually adjust to what we might consider the new nor- need to be aware that there are over 38 million people This includes approximately 1,182,000 people in Saskatchewan mal,” he told Global News. The Saskatchewan Health in Canada alone requiring the vaccine that is 2 doses Authority needs to focus on delivering service to peo- given 21 days apart. On January 1, 2021, the 99,559 peo- at home or paid sick leave. We know that there’s still a ple where and when they need it – and that the health ple who had been vaccinated were only approximately lot of sadly, inequities that are driving these numbers authority should continue looking into online medical .0026 per cent of Canada’s population who had received and quite frankly, those haven’t been fully addressed,” care, Kendel stated. the first dose. Bogoch said. On January 3, 2021, Saskatchewan reported 3,866 Dr. Zain Chagla, an infectious disease physician in “Obviously, there’s some services you have to be persons vaccinated. The population of Saskatchewan Hamilton, ON., is hoping the lockdown measures will physically present to receive. But if you continue a lot is approximately 1,182,000 people. This shows approx- help keep transmissions low but feels “only time will of services virtually, that may increase our efficiency,” imately .0032 per cent of the people in the province tell.” he said. have received the first dose of the vaccine. Predictions are that January and February will be The upcoming need for care required by ‘ba- This COVID-19 pandemic is with us for a while and rather bumpy months for numbers of cases. This may by-boomers’ and the lingering affects from COVID-19 some of the after affects created may be with us much mean that Saskatchewan, who has had 434,157 COVID- are threatening to be a challenge to the health care longer. Canada passed 600,000 cases on Sunday, Jan. 19 tests done (roughly 35 percent of the population) by 3, with health experts predicting rising case numbers Jan. 3rd, will also see numbers rise but Chagla also ex- system in the months and years to come. The vaccine, due to gatherings over Christmas and the holidays. plained that holiday gatherings won’t lead to as wide hopefully is a start to the end of the pandemic trans- Infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch told CTV spread community transmission as there’s not a lot of mission, just as the lockdown measures at present are. 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By Emily Jane Fulford Ottenbreit Sanitation Services to work school. had just passed and rumors flew around Grasslands News picking up curbside recycling, that all Class of 2020 graduates in the city that there might be another on the way. changed and residents were able to once were among the only senior year stu- With many having little to do but keep again do their part for the environment dents not to have a convocation but that eyes glued to the television sets, a year 2020 is over and it’s probably safe to the way many areas were able to 20 didn’t stop local parents and the city which started out with an impeachment assume that many are happy to see it in years ago, and put a recycle bin out by from coming together to put on a grad pa- across the border ended with a pro- the rear-view mirror, but it was also a the curb. Not only that, rade including vincial and municipal election close to strong year for Melville. the service actually a number of home which got almost everybody into The year started out strong for the reduced what floats. Stu- the democratic spirit. In Melville-Salt- city with the 2020 Men’s and Women’s residents dents put coats, MLA, Warren Kaeding won for Provincial Curling Championships (Vit- were on their the Sask Party in the provincial election erra Scotties and SaskTel Tankard) giv- pay- long and a few short weeks later, Mayor Wal- ing the region what would end up being ing ter Streelasky was re-elected to serve a much-needed economic boost. With a the city of Melville for another term. pandemic gearing up on the other side of When the end of 2020 was just in the world, destined to make its way into sight, the neighboring province of every facet of the global economy includ- Manitoba decided it would be a good ing this one, having hotels booked solid idea to dictate what residents were and restaurants overflowing was as good allowed to purchase at stores and timing as it would ever get. have the government select a list of The Melville and District items deemed “essential.” With a Food Bank got a new home few weeks left before Christmas, in 2020 and came up with Manitobans hit the highway and an innovative approach to flooded parking lots of stores running such a facility. The across the Parkland. While grocery-store-like setting was a mile- it’s impossible to know for stone in how food banks operate, offering Matt Dunstone and Robyn Silvernagle claim provincial curling victories. sure how much this helped a way for individuals as well as families the local economy in Mel- to receive desperately needed essentials for waste management yearly on their awaited prom dresses and suits and hit ville, there is a very good chance that it without having to deal with the limita- tax bill - it was a small amount but the road, celebrating throughout the city did, as the city is a stone’s throw away tions and judgment that food banks in worth a lot when considering the posi- and dancing to the music on the back of from Brandon, Manitoba. larger centres often put people though. tive impact on the environment and the the flatbed. There’s no denying that 2020 was a If anybody doubted the importance of value of one’s time. A Melville park made headlines this tough way to start a decade, it managed making sure everybody had access to While a neighboring community to last spring after being officially named to make Y2K look like even more of a the basics, 2020 was an eye opener and the north-east with roughly three times after it’s long running and dedicated joke now than it did 20 years ago. More an equalizer with the pandemic offering the population of Melville and higher caretaker, Norm Konechny who was importantly, the pandemic served as insight into just how thin the line can be taxes struggled with road safety to a celebrated for his 50 years of service to a device of transparency, outing some between wealth and poverty. Anybody point where local residents were mak- the Melville Fire Department. The ded- flaws in humanity while, at the same who found themselves on the wrong side ing their own speed warning signs out ication came with a beautiful plaque at time, removing all doubt as to who the of that line due to COVID-19 was far bet- of craft cardboard, The City of Melville the park telling the story of its history good neighbors were. Every community ter off in Melville than most places in installed speed warning signs with and Norm’s involvement in maintaining in the world now has a firm grasp of the country this year. digital radar to show drivers how fast the setting for all to enjoy. who steps up to the challenge when the Recycling just got easier. At the be- they’re going. While there was some 2020 was not only a year known for going gets tough, who made life just ginning of the year, in order to recycle, controversy surrounding the fact that toilet paper, face masks and a myriad a little easier, a little happier, a little residents had to separate their recy- school was cancelled due to COVID-19, of bizarre and ever-changing rules and kinder to those around them in times clables into an array of compartments, the signs were approved to ensure safety regulations, some legal, some not, it was of great strife. Perhaps that is the irony drive down to First Avenue. Then came around parks and school zones prior to also a year of politics, dazzling spectacu- that defined the year of the number syn- the sorting; tins in one, plastic in an- the pandemic making national news. It lar politics. A federal election in Canada onymous with clear vision. other, then cardboard and glass. 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The Washington Post reported that the “draft language of the emergency coronavirus relief package includes a tax break for corporate meal expenses.” Janice Hough says the menu at Trump Hotel DC shows that steaks start at $55, salads $20 and up, even French fries at $13. “And Donald insisted on business Santa parade in Whitewood ELAINEASHFIELD| GRASSLANDS NEWS deductibility of meals. Four Ryan Dale, director of recreation in Whitewood, rides along with Santa as they toured the town to people having one dinner w/ greet the children and families on Dec. 20. The parade was an outstanding success with several out wine or drinks could eas- ily hit the $600 Americans will ÁRDWVDQGJURXSVMRLQLQJWKDWEURXJKWDQDEXQGDQFHRI&KULVWPDVFKHHUWRWKHFRPPXQLW\ receive in COVID relief.” Meanwhile, we all know how much booze adds to a restaurant tab, but “three martinis for two Greenhouses prepare for a record season people at Trump’s DC hotel are $100 and that’s before the $55 and up steaks. But hey, if you think allowing that deduction is By Alan Hustak and distributed also suggests that Canadians have more important than a bigger stimulus check & Grasslands News changed their shopping habits, have become more se- aid to states, keep right on voting Republican.” lective in what they buy, and have turned to shopping In Hackensack, NJ, in 2019, board of education on line, which has become more popular as consumers More people in the country, including Saskatche- member Frances Cogelja said it was “repugnant” buy more foodstuffs in bulk. wan, took up gardening for the first time in 2020. to require schools to teach students LGBT history. Market gardens and greenhouses also recorded in- According to a survey conducted by Dalhousie Uni- Apparently, hundreds of parents and even some creased sales of local produce last year. versity, 67 per cent of those who grew officials sought her resignation, but she wouldn’t The report found that 50 per cent of their own “pandemic gardens” did so quit. It’s no surprise that 2020 was different. In a the respondents grew at least one veg- because they were “anxious and really Zoom call with almost 150 people, Cogelja, didn’t etable, and of those, one in five planted wanted to take control of their own realize her laptop’s camera was still streaming. a garden for the first time, even if it food supply chain,” according to Lisa She took it to the bathroom while she peed. This just meant growing a tomato plant on Mullins, who co-authored the report. scandal immediately brought her resignation. their balconies. The reports suggests that municipal Trust Santa and some elves to stop some alleged The largest number of first time gar- governments should take the initiative holiday thievery. In this case, those Christmas deners was in the Maritime provinces to either build or promote awareness figures were actually undercover cops. In video where 23 per cent said they began gar- of community gardens as they once did surveillance on Dec. 10, Santa Claus can be seen dening for the first time. In Saskatch- during the Second World War when so taking down a suspect while an elf has another ewan that number was up by about 10 called “victory gardens” were encour- down via gunpoint. The incident took place at a per cent. aged. Target in the Canyon Springs Shopping Center in In Melfort, for example, communi- Rising food prices appear to be a Riverside, Calif, when the undercover cops hunted ties in bloom rented all its spaces in concern among home food producers some suspected shoplifters. Det. Paul Miranda said a community garden, and Nipawin who expect they will have to pay more the two suspects who were nabbed were “apolo- started their own “veggie patch” in for groceries this year. Four out of five shoppers say getic and Santa is currently deciding whether they co-operation with the town’s parks department. they are wary of buying imported vegetables and are should stay on the naughty list.” Dorothy von Falkenhausen, who has been garden- willing to pay a little extra for produce if it is grown Despite what all the Facebook medical experts ing for more than half a century, says she’s already locally. will argue, Sweden’s king thinks his nation’s rel- preparing her greenhouses in Fort Qu’Appelle for The university survey, which is designed to antici- atively lax approach to COVID has backfired. In this year’s season. “We’re ordering more plants, more pate the future of how fruits and vegetables are grown a year-end assessment, Carl XVI Gustaf reports seeds, lots more of everything to meet the demand.” that Sweden, with almost 400,000 cases and 8,300 deaths, has fared worse than its Scandina- vian neighbors. The vast majority of those deaths Resolutions we can work toward for 2021 have been among people 70 and older. During the pandemic, Sweden has not mandated lockdowns, masks, or social distancing, relying instead on By Alan Hustak beautiful music whether we sing on or off key. people’s common sense and civic duty. “We have a Grasslands News It will be the year we will enjoy long walks in the large number who have died, and that is terrible,” rain. says the 74-year-old king. It will be the year we will be happy to be at the The US death toll from the coronavirus topped Everyone makes new year’s resolutions. Here are a beach. few you can actually keep: 300,000, just as the vaccines were starting to be It will be a year we will buy a book for the sheer distributed. The number of dead rivals the popu- 2021 will be the year we go back to having fun. pleasure of reading. lation of St. Louis or Pittsburgh. It is equivalent It will be the year we will laugh more. It will be a year that we are generous to each other. to repeating a tragedy on the scale of Hurricane It will be the year we shed our masks. And kind. Katrina every day for more than five months. It It will be the year we will try not to make a face. It is a year we will dance again. is more than five times the number of Americans It will be the year we follow advice. It is a year in which we will celebrate another killed in the Vietnam War. It is equal to a 9/11 It will be the year we exchange hugs again. And birthday. attack every day for more than 100 days. “The maybe even kiss. It will be the year we consider consequences. numbers are staggering—the most impactful respi- It will be the year we make art, write letters and It will be a year unlike any other, the year in which ratory pandemic that we have experienced in over take pictures. we will be happy standing still. 102 years, since the iconic 1918 Spanish flu,” said It will be the year we will sing together and make It won’t seem to be a year as long as 2020. Dr. Anthony Fauci. I have not been kind to Donald Trump in this corner, but if he had anything to do with four new Arab-Israeli agreements, he deserves some credit. RE-OPENED Recently, Israel and Morocco have agreed to nor- Melville Community Works TO THE PUBLIC! malize relations, restoring diplomatic relations, in- • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. cluding the immediate reopening of liaison offices in Tel Aviv and Rabat and the eventual opening • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. of embassies. 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The Moon is a slight crescent on the morning of The Moon begins the Jan. 11, with Venus just 1.5 year just past full phase. The next significant event degrees to the east. is on Jan. 11th, when Mars is high in the sky Venus is just 1.5 degrees at sunset, cruising slowly north of Luna. On Jan. eastward among the stars of 13th, Jupiter is snuggled up Pisces and Aries, just to the close at three degrees north, but Mercury west of Orion and Taurus. On the 21st, on Jan. 14th is even closer at two degrees Uranus joins up with the Red Planet, away – could be a three-body photo event. only 1.7 degrees away, and the Moon 5 Jan. 21st brings another three-body pho- degrees to the east. to-op with Mars and Uranus at five and Jupiter and Saturn begin the year in three degrees north, respectively. On Jan. the early evening sky, having just passed 25th, the Moon is 0.3 degrees north of the an exceptionally closed conjunction. As cluster known as M35. The Moon is full on January progresses, Jupiter pulls away Jan. 28. from the Ringed Planet, but we on Earth Mercury is 1.7 degrees south of Saturn pull away even more quickly, leaving both on Jan. 9. This is one day before another Jupiter and Saturn to be swallowed up in CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASLANDS NEWS Snow removal three-body grouping of Jupiter, Saturn, WKH6XQ·VJODUH6DWXUQILUVWWKH-XSLWHU$ Melville city crews continued to clear streets from the snowfall before and Mercury. The threesome are within a tough sighting will be on Jan. 10 as men- New Years and on Wednesday were removing truck loads of the white tight 2.3-degree circle–another photo-op, tioned above in Mercury, when the three although it is an early evening event, close stuff on Queen Street. bodies form a tight circle. On Jan. 13, to the horizon. Jan. 11 brings another Jupiter is 3 degrees north of the Moon. close pairing when Mercury is 1.5 degrees Uranus is among the stars of Aries southeast of Jupiter, still in the early eve- throughout the year. Mars is a useful guide ning. The speedy planet climbs the ecliptic, to detect Uranus, and, in fact, the two Touring singer looks on the getting higher each afternoon as it rounds planets are in close proximity on Jan. 21. from behind the Sun, until reaching great- Neptune is found with optical aid in the est elongation east (GEE) on Jan. 23. constellation Aquarius, where it will reside Venus presents a tough southeastern in all of 2021. sighting, since the winter morning ecliptic The QuadrantidPHWHRUVKLWVLW·VSHDN positive aspect of pandemic is nearly parallel to the horizon, so the on Jan. 3. By Alan Hustak my “Pandemic Piano Backyard Tour” in Grasslands News places like Eyebrow, Nipawin, Regina and Langham. Over 4,500 vaccines delivered to date “Post show chit-chat allowed folks to Saskatchewan’s touring singer Jeff talk about “what they’d unexpectedly As of Jan. 6, a total of 439,515 COVID-19 tests Saskatchewan’s per cap- Straker says that without their realiz- felt.” During the show, lots of them had 4,524 doses of COVID-19 have been processed in ita rate was 261,545 people ing it, the COVID-19 pandemic has given feelings they’d not had in months. Feel- vaccine have been ad- Saskatchewan. As of Jan- tested per million popula- audiences a new appreciation of live ings that they got from live music but ministered in Saskatche- uary 4, 2021 when other tion. The national rate music. had kind of forgotten about since the wan. This includes 2,069 provincial and national was 377,252 people tested He was in a backyard in Saskatoon, cancellation of concerts. And when they Pfizer doses in the Regina numbers were available, per million population. singing some of his songs and playing felt them again, it all came pouring out pilot program, 2,407 Pfizer his portable digital piano. His side- of them in tears. To me this was some- doses in Saskatoon, and 48 kick Kris was playing some great gui- thing simply beautiful.” Moderna doses in the Far Planning on Selling tar accompaniment. About 40 people “One of the ingredients to make my North East and Far North were seated in front of them listening work possible, is a gathering of people Central zones. Some Equipment or intently, spaced six feet apart. The sum- in an audience. But the way that we col- Residents currently eli- mer evening breeze was warm. Every- lectively decided to “manage” COVID gible under the vaccination having a Farm Auction? thing was perfect and fairly “normal” as was to restrict gatherings to prevent prioritization schedule far as backyard shows go. viral spread. As weird as it was to not (health care workers, long Need an apprasial What was different, he says was that be able to get together with others, peo- term care and personal he noticed several people crying; tears ple kind of started getting used to it. We care home residents) will on assets? running down their faces as they lis- did more things at home, we saw fewer be contacted by immuniza- tened. “We were in the middle of the people, we spent less, we saved more. tion clinic teams with de- Give our COVID-19 pandemic that had tipped We experienced less. Large concerts and tails about clinic locations Sales Manager, the world onto some sort of off-kilter festivals got cancelled and most people and requirements when axis and no one knew how to right it. experienced no live music. Without re- they are able to receive Trent Guenther, In this moment of sharing live music, ally knowing it, some of us lost track the vaccine. The way a call today people were really emotional. I’d seen of what live music — experienced with people are contacted may this happen at several shows I’d done on others — does for the soul.” vary by community, with 1-306-621-4739 more details to come. The Government of Saskatch- ewan will alert additional priority groups when they are eligible to receive vac- Lic 325025 cine as allotments permit, www.yacauctions.com 9-26c - Odd according to the priority sequence. As of Jan. 6, the pro- vincial total of confirmed cases are 16,804 cases. A total of 13,737 individuals have recovered and 2,893 cases are considered ac- tive. One hundred and sev- enty-two people are in hospital. One hundred and forty-three people are PERSONAL CARE HOME receiving inpatient care in the following zones: Far North West (1); Far North Private bedrooms/bathrooms Central (1), Far North East (1); North West (6); North for Singles and Couples. Central (28); North East (3); Saskatoon (37); Central Virtual tours provided during COVID-19. 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Ma- and a nurse practitioner. soudi, Nermeen Youssef, By Chris Ashfield And then when Canada The departure of doc- for outdoor Mamhouh Elserafy, and was down two goals at tors Parham Masoudi in Grasslands News Boules Sadek, who have 8:46 in the third period, December, Tina Behboud all come and gone through he doubted whether Can- in October and Nicole what seems to be a re- As millions of Canadi- ada would be able to pull Hientz in September has ans sat glued to their tele- volving door in the Fort off a gold medal against left the Fort with only one DR. PARHAM MASOUDI enthusiasts in the past two years. All visions on Jan. 5 to watch such a powerful and tal- doctor and a nurse prac- All Nations’ Healing are highly trained prac- and cheer on the gold ented team. titioner, and has added Hospital is required to titioners who have the Echo Valley Prov. Park medal game of the IIHF “We perceive the Rus- to the frustration of res- have a doctor on call all opportunity to pick and U18 World Junior Hockey sians over the years as idents who now have opens 1 km skating track the time. Executive direc- choose where they want Championship between having such a skilled, to travel out of town for tor Gail Boehme says doc- Canada and Russia, no- quick team and they have medical advice and treat- to work in Canada. By Alan Hustak tors who practice in town body was more proud of kind of gone away a little ment. Heather Friday, the Grasslands News sign their contracts with the 4-3 outcome than Brad bit from that piece and “We are not alone. In acting director of Sask- McEwen of Whitewood. the past few years I’ve the Saskatchewan Health docs, the provincial re- gone to more to what we Ice skating is a way of life for most of us, a sport McEwen, a former SJHL attempted to address the Authority, not with the cruiting agency, refused perceive as North Amer- so quintessentially Canadian that Echo Valley and WHL GM and coach, issue with the health hospital. “We’re strug- to talk to the Fort Times ican hockey – a more Provincial Park opened an outdoor skate park as the including for the Melville minister. It improved for gling, but in-patient care about the exact number direct, bigger, heavier newest winter attraction in the area. Millionaires and Lebret a while, but now we are isn’t suffering,” she said. of doctors working in Sas- team. And they were re- “We flooded a road that runs through the Aspen Eagles, has been the Pro- back in the same boat,” “We’re usually given ad- katchewan. But according ally hard to play against. campground with a water truck, then invested gram of Excellence head Mayor Jerry Whiting told vance notice when a doc- to a independent survey It showed in the first in a pull-behind Zamboni to smooth the surface,” scout for Hockey Canada. The Times. “Of course we tor leaves and we are able conducted by Canadian game and even at times explained park interpreter Tiana Waldbauer. “The The Whitewood resident Brad McEwen holds the are concerned. We need to call out and prepare Institute for Health In- (in the gold medal game) biggest investment was buying a used Zamboni, the has been responsible for WURSK\ IRU WKH :RUOG ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES doctors to keep our hos- and adjust. But as a com- formation, 2,770 doctors it showed,” said McEwen. smallest version that can be pulled by a tractor.” helping find and pick the -XQLRUV +RFNH\ &KDP- Snow clearing pital open. 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But this past weekend, hundreds Sweden and he was also First major snowfall hits Fort Qu’Appelle area this year’s World Junior waiting for breaks and of families laced up their skates to take advantage in Victoria and Vancou- Championship was being opportunity and making of the mild weather. “We just heard about it and ver when the team was your breaks, and that’s Couple arrested after assaulting police hopped on; this is really cool,” said Brittany Hewlko, played, McEwen admit- snow,” because if you suffer from high blood pressure, usual.” knocked out of the quar- what happened. The Rus- By Alan Hustak ted he was nervous at the Grasslands News shovelling snow has been known to contribute to a On average, the valley gets about 114 cm of snow who was with a party of five friends from Regina. “It terfinals by Finland in sian group was a really when they attempted to arrest her com- is a great outing for the whole family. I even brought start of the gold medal heart attack. Take your time. each winter, or about 40 inches. The past weekend By Alan Hustak 2019. This year however, good hockey team.” Grasslands News panion, both became aggressive and my St. Bernard to pull me around.” There were game following Canada’s ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES So far this season, the valley has been spared the snowfall was manageable compared to the storm in due to scouting duties, he “When we got down Water damage Time to get the shovels out again. assaulted the constables. Attempts to almost as many dogs as there were kids on the ice. was sitting in a rink in Al- ugly 6-0 loss to Russia severe winter blizzard conditions that have swept March 2018 that dumped 20 cm on the town in two 3-1, myself and a lot of Snow flurries on the weekend powdered the valley restrain the couple with a taser failed, ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES Reno Merriman from Regina had his two huskies, during the preliminary $ZRUNFUHZFOHDQVXSIROORZLQJ&KULVWPDV(YHÁRRGLQJLQWKHEDVH- through Alberta and British Columbia. The most re- berta, forced to watch the people included, thought I with about 15 cm in the first major snowfall since the hours. A young couple who were looking and Poorman tried to wrestle the energy Outdoor skating fun Demon and Luna, with him as he navigated the skate PHQWRIWKH7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH·VQHZDGPLQLVWUDWLRQRIÀFH6WRU\ cent snowfall has made skiing conditions ideal at Mis- gold medal game against round, the program’s don’t know if this is going end of last October. Heavy snow removal equipment, “The really good news this year, is that the cold after a house in Abernethy while the weapon from a constable. Additional Brittany Hewlko and her dog Bernie, enjoyed the winter outing at the skate park with family and friends. way. “It’s a great exercise,” he said. RQSDJH sion Ridge. In spite of frigid temperatures, the slopes Russia on his phone. worst defeat in the tour- to happen. Just the way sanding crews, began clearing the streets and salt- spell this week may not be long lived,” says Phillips. owners were away have been charged help was required to take the couple The outdoor skate park is located in Echo Valley Provincial Park. The loop was filled with skaters, young and old, were filled on the weekend with skiers who braved the Being thousands of nament’s 44-year history. -SEE FORMER LEBRET, 3 ing the sidewalks at 6 a.m. Monday. Many residents “My sense is that the polar vortex is not going to go with assaulting two police officers who into custody. One of the police officers smiling with delight as they made their way around wind chill. pitched in with shovels and snow blowers. Priority is on week after week as it did last year. It’s hard to kick were called to deal with a domestic dis- had to be taken to hospital with minor the track. “When we think about Saskatchewan According to the weather office, snow fell for 14 pute on Jan. 19. being given to cleaning main street and keeping the cold air out once it comes, so we can expect it to be injuries, but has since been released. Provincial Parks, there is more to experience than roads to the school and the hospital open. hours on Saturday, 21 continuous hours on Sunday, Brandon Poorman, 25, from Regina Quewezance is charged with domes- just camping,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and 7 hours on Monday. unseasonably cold for another three weeks or so, then Duraline Medical requests permit for expansion The town has encouraged residents to help its snow and his companion, Marlee Quewezance, tic assault, two charges of assaulting a ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES Gene Makowsky said. “Our parks offer unique Fatal house fire claims retired Lipton teacher in Melville “It was an impressive number of hours, but not what we are going to see is what I call the ‘yo-yo’ ef- Art with a message clearance operations by keeping their own sidewalks 20, from Quinton, Sask., are in custody peace officer, forcible confinement, ut- experiences for all of our Saskatchewan seasons and fect, days when Northern Arctic air and warm Pacific free of snow and ice, and asks motorists not to park on really a lot of snow for the time period,” David Phil- and were scheduled to appear in court tering threats and resisting arrest. Poor- A poster named “Stop Racism” by Ivan Zedrick Rinjano wil be on display By Alan Hustak councillor Larry Schulz. that the land should be Councillor Doug Blatter this opportunity to skate through a campground is By Alan Hustak do anything for you.” Sometimes his students called said long time friend and col- on Oct. 6, 1948. Ironically, his the streets when snow removal is taking place. lips, Environment Canada’s senior meteorologist told air will alternate. So winter won’t be as long or as bad in Fort Qu’Appelle this week for a bail man faces two charges of assaulting a DORQJZLWKPDQ\RWKHUDUWSLHFHVDWWKH4X·$SSHOOH9DOOH\&HQWUHIRUWKH Grasslands News “This should have been designated a passive com- suggested the town has to one that everyone is going to want to try.” The park as it was last year. Grasslands News The 71-year-old bachelor, him ‘Sir,’ out of respect as in league Marvis Steel. “He was father, Ernest, also died in a If you are shovelling snow or clearing the driveway, The Times. “Because it blows and drifts it looked like hearing. peace officer, resisting arrest, attempt- Arts starting Friday, Jan. 31. See story on page 2. looked after a long time munity service district, be satisfied that if there is will be open on St. Valentine’s Day for an evening who retired 18 years ago, was the song, ‘To Sir With Love,” very open hearted. He could house fire in 1978. don’t over exert yourself. The Heart Association says a heavy amount, but it wasn’t. There wasn’t a lot of There is more winter behind us now than there is Police arrived to discover the young ing to disarm a police officer and forc- ago. Let them build what which would allow for de- skate with a romantic touch. A request from Du- a problem with the insur- identified as the victim of a fire talk to anyone and everyone Backman received is Bach- heavy wet snow has been nicknamed “heart attack water content in it. The snow was much drier than ahead of us.” woman with minor facial bruises but ible confinement. they want to build.” velopment of parks, trails While the loop is open to the public anytime, Eric Backman, who died in raline Medical Products to ance, “We should make in his 6th Ave. Melville home about anything. He kept a ter- elor of Education and Bache- But Mayor Jerry Whit- and recreational ventures. services available, such as the food truck, washrooms a house fire in Melville this expand its operations on- on Jan. 4. By the time RCMP rarium at his home and he had lor of Science degree from the clear we are not respon- and the visitor centre are only open during regular past weekend, was a science to land that has been desig- ing said the town still As a result, any existing responded to his resident at a pet tarantula and raised meal University of Regina and began sible.” The matter is ex- office hours and on Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. teacher in Lipton for 19 years nated as being a floodway doesn’t have a lot of infor- development was desig- around 1:30 a.m., the house was worms. The tarantula escaped; his teaching career in Weekes, ADVERTISERS, SUBSCRIBERS, ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ADVERTISERS, SUBSCRIBERS, ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS pected to be dealt with at to 8 p.m., Saturday afternoons from 12 to 4 p.m. and where he is being remembered has again been tabled by mation that it needs and nated as legal, non-con- fully engulfed in flames and no one knew where it went, and Sask. in 1973. He also taught the next council meeting. for the special event on Feb. 14. by colleagues and students as council. The company has council should wait until forming use, which, in local firefighters were attempt- then he got the rattlesnake.” briefly in Churchbridge before Meet with us to discuss ways to make Meet with us to discuss ways to make a dedicated and stimulating, if filled and levelled the land Community Planning has theory, means the existing ing to extinguish the fire. Once He also collected road kill and he came to Lipton in 1982. somewhat off-beat instructor. We your newspaper work beter for your community! We your newspaper work beter for your community! and says it has met flood dealt with some issues buildings can not expand. firefighters were able to enter preserved the skulls of dead He retired to Melville in 2002. “Biology was his specialty; elevation requirements, associated with it in the Ralph Leibel, the prov- he was very personable. His the home, Backman was discov- animals. His sister, Verna, de- He is survived by two sisters. but the administration past. “Is it appropriate for ince’s executive director Level crossing train accident investigated students liked him a lot,” said ered deceased inside. scribed him as an “ever loving He was predeceased by an older want your Friday, January 24 | 10 AM to 12 noon | Tim Hortons want your Friday, January 24 | 10 AM to 12 noon | Tim Hortons still has questions that it us to issue a permit?” the of Community Planning person was thrown from at All Nations’ Healing former Lipton school principal An autopsy is being con- brother, who was like a second brother and by his parents. 103 brodway St. W. 103 brodway St. W. wants resolved, mayor asked. has advised council that By Alan Hustak Allen Bausmer, “He was very ducted to determine the exact father to my son, his nephew.“ The funeral will be at Mat- “I think we should give When Duraline bought even though Duraline Grasslands News the vehicle following the Hospital in Fort Qu’Ap- easy going, very friendly. 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Her mother told Intelligent, organized and her she couldn’t $1.50 Vol. 58 No. 47 • Friday, February 7, 2020 remarkably self aware for an play in the 11-year old, Catherine Okolita park until At least 18 are is a youthful idealist who is ‘somebody’ really on the ball. cleaned up The Fort Qu’Appelle the mess. youngster has been raising That money for the past six years ready to take Ice fishing in the Qu’Appelle Valley evening through her own charity, Catherine Catherine’s Cause: A announced Community Initiative. Her to her best spot to fish. third annual on-line auction By Alan Hustak mother, Grasslands News “We come out here, of donated items in support of the cold plunge that take a guess and drill the Regina Neo-Natal Intensive she was By Alan Hustak a hole and hope for the Care unit begins Feb. 19 and Lindsay St. Clair was among the hundreds of an- ‘somebody,’ Grasslands News best,” said Trevor Kessel, runs until Feb. 23. If preparing glers who were hooked on ice fishing in the Qu’Appelle and she who brought his family from Balgonie to Echo Lake in for the auction wasn’t enough Valley last weekend. All four lakes, from Pasqua to would clean up a camper with all the comforts of home. “I got holes ev- to keep her busy, the following RCMP Constable Codey Vansteelandt is bracing Katepewa, were crowded with mid-winter sun and fish the mess. erywhere on the lake,” he laughed. His mother, Donna, week, she is also sponsoring a for a jump into the frigid waters of Echo Lake on Sat- seekers, drilling holes here and there on the four lakes, Catherine said the family came looking for winter walleyes. dinner for 250 people at Soul’s urday, one of at least 18 people who are expected to hoping to find a school of fish all to themselves. convinced others to Harbour in Regina. take part in this year’s polar bear plunge. “It’s not just about catching the fish, sometimes it help. Since she began the annual Before he joined the Mounties, Vansteelandt took is just about coming out into the sunshine, into the For her efforts, on-line auction she has raised survival training when he was with the Canadian fresh air, experiencing the natural beauty of the valley. she was given $20, over $41,000 for the care unit. Armed Forces. He has made the dive at least three Where can you get that experience in the city?” St. which launched her “I love to help people and my times. Like Const. Dylan Custaloe, who volunteered Clair explained. mission. Initially she “We don’t much like the tullibee, but we keep catch- community. I love to do things for the winter swim three years running before he There were almost as many lures, spoons, jigs and collected food and supplies to ing them.” that make me feel happy and I was posted to Carrot River, Vansteelandt says there tactics as there were anglers on the lakes. Even a cut- feed the animals at the shelter, Not far away on the ice, Mac Johnson and Jithu want to help save babies lives.” is not much you can do to prepare for the experience. off hockey stick with a line wrapped around it can do then organized a Senior Anilkumar arrived at B-say-tah from Regina, prepar- she says. “You have a big breakfast,” he laughed, “Every the trick. And everyone had a different theory on what Secret Santa program, raised ALAN HUSTAKSTAK | FORTFORT TIMESTIMES ing to fish for Pike. “I usually throw some bait on “There’s a lot of different time you do it, it becomes a bit more familiar, but makes a fish bite. money for the local library, Spectacular Ice Castle my hooks,” said Johnson, “but I forgot the bait back stuff up for auction this year; donations, your body reacts the same way every time,” he says. “Different people tell you different things,” said St. the Calling Lakes eco-museum ,FHSDODFH DERYH ZDVFUHDWHGIRUWKLV\HDU·V:LQWHU)HVWLYDOHU)HVWLYDO in Regina. But you don’t really need bait to fish in sports memorabilia (including has “I’m new on the force here, it’s a volunteer thing, Clair. “Different schools of fish feed at different times. and also chipped in to buy a DVYROXQWHHU.ULVWLQ0DLQ3DUÀWW ULJKW GLVSOD\VWKHIHVWLYDOKHIHVWLYDDOO small water.” a basketball autographed by her own and I’m ready to give the community support.” Sometimes you find schools in deep water, or some- truck for the fire department EXWWRQIRU the Toronto Raptors), travel accountant, Diving through the ice can be dangerous if you times in shallow water where the big guys come in for in addition to many other vouchers, woodwork, a $1,000 and doesn’t pay don’t know what you are doing. “Your muscles stop a feed on little bait fish. On really good days, if you are projects. clothing voucher, event tickets, herself a salary. working for a second, and you can die of hypother- lucky, you can pull in so many big fish, one after the As word of her efforts gym memberships, handmade All of the money ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES Feb. 28 to March 1 mia 17 times faster in the water than in the freezing other, your hands are burning.” spread, she was the youngest items, food, artwork, she raises goes Third Annual On-line Auction air,” he says. While St. Clair was chatting with the Fort Times person to be awarded the photography sessions, all kinds directly to charity. &DWKHULQH2NDOLWDGLVSOD\VDQDXWRJUDSKHG7RURQWR5DSWRUV·EDVNHW- It is the sixth annual event sponsored by the Fort reporter, his friend, Mac Johnson, sitting at a hole CBC’s Bright Light Winner of things.” Catherine is being EDOOWKDWZLOOEHSDUWRIKHURQOLQHDXFWLRQVWDUWLQJ)HEWR Qu’Appelle fire department to raise money to equip nearby, whooped as he reeled in a beautiful pike. A few which is given to activists There is a fairy tale aspect home schooled and its new utility truck. Joining Vansteeland is the fire seconds later, while Johnson was still holding his line, under 40; she was recognized to her story. does not appear to be is an avid reader. She has I like real life stories about chief’s 19-year old daughter, Lauryn Sabirsh who will he landed a tullibee, a rough deep water fish that most by the Association of Fort Qu’Appelle The eldest of three children one who indulges in frivolous taken an interest in stories determination and resilience.” be taking the dive for the first time. Sabirsh said people say needs to be smoked to taste any good. Fundraising Professionals in her family, Catherine was pursuits. One day she hopes to about history, particularly the she says. she toyed with the idea of making the jump last year “You need a solid plan of attack,” says one fishing with its Outstanding Youth five when she first realized be an architect. Second World War, and has For information and links to but didn’t do it. “It is for a good cause and besides, it guide, Nelson Bear. “Even a slight change in the sun Philanthropist Award, and that she was ‘a somebody,’ who In her spare time, she just made her way through the auction, visit Catherine’s gives you bragging rights for a year,” she says. All can trigger a feeding frenzy, but that doesn’t mean they has been given a Chamber of could be an effective change- coaches figure skating as a series of books about the Cause – A Community participants have to pay $100 to enter, and everyone will all take the bait. The best strategy is not to spend Commerce Award. a program assistant, plays Winter Festival maker. She and her mother conflict by Alan Gratz. She also Initiative on facebook, or email gets a gift bag from the department for their support. too much time at one hole. If they aren’t biting, they She keeps a meticulous had gone for an outing to a piano, various sports, and likes to read “diaries of people. [email protected] But there is not much anyone can do to prepare for aren’t biting; move on. Drill another hole.” handwritten record of all the dive. The water is waist deep and after the initial Even the slightest change in depth can make a big ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES shock, participants are immediately rushed into a difference in how many fish you can catch. Some an- Catch of the day Cold water ready hot tub. Last year was the coldest dive on record. glers return to the same spot year after year; others 0XUUD\-RKQVRQGLVSOD\VWKHDJJUHVVLYHVWDQFHWKDWODQGHGKLPWZRÀVKZLWKLQDPDWWHURIPLQXWHV three days of fun RCMP Const. Codey The water in Mission Lake, where the event was say you have to move around the lakes in search of the $QJOHUVIURPDOORYHUFRPHWRWKH4X·$SSHOOH9DOOH\DQGWU\WKHLUKDQGEULQJLQJLQDJRRGFDWFK Vansteelandt (above) is held in 2019, was 7 degrees warmer than the bone Andrew Scheer weighs in on race to replace him pumped for the plunge. chilling -40C on the surface of the ice. Only six people By Alan Hustak “We’re good to go, for sure; we’re running, look- sleigh rides, a pet show and outdoor recreation. Trained in wildlife sur- braved that experience. This year, conditions are not Grasslands News By Alan Hustak Qu’Appelle made it obvious that he is not impressed Asked if he regrets resigning, Scheer said that ing back now,” said co-chair Josh Boehme, “Our The annual polar bear plunge this year returns vival, this will be the third expected to be as extreme, with the thermometer ex- Grasslands News by the three candidates who are after his job. when he ran for the leadership in 2016 “I knew it twelve corps groups have put together a program to Echo Lake near the Fort Qu’Appelle camp- polar bear dip Vanstee- pected to be above zero on Saturday. Conditions of caveat questioned on ABACO property So far only Peter Mackay, who once led the could very well be a two-step process, but the end The Fort Qu’Appelle Winter Festival returns in that we anticipate will be one of the best ever.” landt will take. The polar bear dip kicks off at 1 p.m., out by the ground. At least a dozen have volunteered to Progressive-Conservatives, Erin O’Toole, a former result is much different than I imagined it would a new format this year on Friday, Feb 28, after last This year the official opening ceremonies will campground and is one of a number of events sched- Andrew Scheer take the icy dip. It starts at 1 p.m. Saturday. The By Alan Hustak Under a caveat ABACO was we bought it. That caveat is be- continues to have an interest Y now belongs to us.” veterans’ affairs minister who Scheer defeated when be. I won’t say I regret what happened, but I put year’s cancellation. be held at the Rexentre, instead of the old Fort, Lauryn Sabirsh (right), uled during the three day winter festival which offi- says he is neutral in program also calls for ATV races, a street hockey Grasslands News required to let the town know tween the town and ABACO.” in Parcel Y now that Pasqua Peigan added that he doesn’t he replaced Stephen Harper as leader, and Marilyn everything I had into it.” The focal point of the festival is the enchanting on Friday at 7 p.m. before the puck drops for the the 19-year-old daugh- cially begins at the Rexentre just before the Prairie the race to replace tournament, uphill drag races at Mission Ridge its plans for the block by Jan. Peigan says he doesn’t un- First Nation owns it. understand why the town Gladu, a Tory backbencher with no track record, Had he been allowed to stay as leader he said he aurora ice castle built near the river by the old Prairie Junior Hockey League game between Junior Hockey League’s South Semi Final between him as Conservative Winter Park and a Ukrainian supper at the Le- WHU RI )RUW 4X·$SSHOOH the Fort Knox and the Pilot Butte Storm on Friday 2020, and if it didn’t, the par- derstand why Fort Qu’Appelle “If there is an issue, we are of Fort Qu’Appelle raises is- have announced they are running in the June 27th thought he might have been able to fix some of the Fort. Organizers are keeping their fingers crossed Fort Knox and Pilot Butte. A fireworks display is A parcel of riverfront prop- Opposition leader. gion. ÀUHFKLHIZLOOEHWU\LQJWR evening. A fireworks display above the Governance cel reverts to the town. Now prepared to sit down and dis- leadership contest. When we went to press John problems that kept the party 36 seats from winning hoping the weather remains cold enough to keep it scheduled to take place that evening between the erty that can’t be developed, sues about the property with But in an interview During the festival weekend there will also be earn “Bragging rights for Centre on the south side of the valley is scheduled to the town has sent a letter to cuss it in a reasonable manner, Baird was still weighting his options. There is not the election. glistening. first and second periods of the game. They will be and the conditions of its orig- Pasqua First Nation that it with The Times, the a year” when she takes take place that evening between the first and second Pasqua First Nation “to bring but we also have to sit down one candidate from Western Canada which is where “I may have allowed some of the mistakes that Admission buttons for the festival went on sale set off on the south side of the valley on the hills a trade show with 40 vendors at the Anglican and inal sale to ABACO, continues never raised with ABACO MP for Regina- KHUÀUVWSOXQJH periods of the game. There will also be a cabaret at the caveat to their attention” with the Qu’Appelle Valley Scheer won the most votes. happened to happen; the expectations were so high. United Church Halls on Saturday and at the Angli- to vex Fort Qu’Appelle town when ABACO owned it. this week at the library, the Husky service station, above the Governance Centre instead of above the Legion at 9 p.m. Activities on Saturday begin at and has requested an update Environmental Association. I “I was expecting more candidates, a field of Election night was a negative night,” he said, adding the Legion, Pharmasave, the Mane Beard Barber Echo Lake as in previous years. can Church hall on Sunday. council. “I’d like to know just what publicly recognized candidates better known than that he couldn’t expect to put his family through the The event is an annual the old Fort with a pancake breakfast and include on what it plans to do with understand they want to cre- Shop and the Tweed cannabis store. They are $6 There will also be a cabaret at the Legion at 9 On Sunday, there’ll be sled dog races. Pasqua First Nation ac- those who have announced,” Scheer said. exercise all over again. event to raise money for horse drawn sleigh rides, a pet show and an outdoor Parcel Y. ate a board walk or a marsh the town’s continuing interest for adults, $4 for children, and you need a button p.m. For a detailed program of what’s happening quired the old Indian Hospi- Scheer was to have been in Fort Qu’Appelle “The reason I didn’t resign right away is because baseball game. “We own Parcel Y,” insists interpretive centre through in Parcel Y is,” he said. to visit the ice castle, and to take part in a number Activities on Saturday begin at the old Fort see the advertisement on page 15 or go to www. WKHORFDOÀUHGHSDUWPHQW tal property from ABACO last to meet with local agricultural producers in Fort I thought I was still the best person to lead the party. For a detailed program of what’s happening go to Pasqua Chief Todd Pei- the property. We recog- The question that lawyers of the weekend activities. with a pancake breakfast and include horse drawn fortwinterfestival.com year, but a rider for a service Qu’Appelle on Monday, but because of a change in If I had gone north of 130 seats it might be a different ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS www.fortwinterfestival.com. gan. “We went through nize there may also be may now have to answer agreement with ABACO ap- $QGUHZ6FKHHU1HXWUDOEXWQRWKDSS\ZLWKWKHUDFHWR flight schedules, the meeting was held in Regina story.” But, as he points out, the Conservatives won plied to one of the lots, Parcel the agreement the town an issue with the Trans is whether the caveat with UHSODFHKLP ALAN HUSTAK | FORT TIMES instead. - SEE SCHEER, 2 Y, continues to muddy the deal. had with ABACO before Canada Trail. But Parcel ABACO is transferable. VENDORS BOOK TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! VENDORS BOOK TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! VENDORS BOOK TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! VENDORS BOOK TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! 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By Alan Hustak Grasslands News $1.50 Vol. 58 No. 51 • Friday, March 6, 2020 It is the silence on the streets that is most unnerving. The COVID-19 pandemic is slowly suffocating the service industry in Fort Qu’Appelle, and the uncertainty about what comes next continues to grow. The Legion and the Seniors’ Centre are shuttered. Houston Pizza closed on Monday, put- ting 30 people out of work indef- initely. As of Wednesday, it is now estimated that approximately 35 per cent of the labour force in town has been laid off. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW “We are trying to keep ev- eryone safe,” explained David Scrimbit, one of the popular restaurant’s owners, ”If it is only a month, we can survive, I’m okay, but if it is long term, we’ll be going out of business.” Although there are no re- ports so far of anyone in the val- ley testing positive for the virus Page 2 there are now (Wed.) 86 cases - Why Isolaon, in Saskatchewan. Video lottery machines in all venues have shut down to prevent gamblers from being in close quarters to - Local Affects, Pages 3-5 each other. “It is horrible, I don’t know what to say,” commented Lana Tatarliov, owner of Referee’s - Hospital Rules, Page 4 Sports Bar on Broadway which has been opened for just three months. “Last week we had full

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We can’t even serve VKXW GRZQ RQ 0DUFK  WKURZLQJ  SHRSOH RXW RI ZRUN RIWKHRSHQZDWHUVRIWKH4X·$SSHOOHEHWZHHQ(FKRDQG0LVVLRQ/DNHV7KH\DUULYHGRQ0DUFKDERXWDZHHNHDUO\DQGKDYHEHJXQVWDNLQJRXWWKHLUQHVWLQJ beer. All we need is someone &KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH 3UHVLGHQW &XUWLV &DPSEHOO ULJKW  WHUULWRU\ to answer the telephone. If the VD\V´&29,'LVDGLVDVWHUIRUVPDOOEXVLQHVVµ cook or anyone of us gets sick, $7 million needed to update water and sewer - Travel, Page 12 we all have to quarantine. We on paid leave until the crisis is which is now operating on re- would have to close.” over. duced hours. Esso station closing The recently renovated Val- The Pharmasave drug store “It is an economic disaster By Alan Hustak $735,000 and $250,000 will be needed to to repairing the storm sewers. ture investment in that budget, such McMorris strikes Norway gold ley Bake shop, normally the appears to have a problem of for small business,” said Curtis Grasslands News upgrade lift station 1. That doesn’t in- Last year public works budgeted as schools, hospitals and highways,” he town’s unofficial social centre, clude the $397,000 provincial sales tax. $6,000 for six water main breaks and six said in a recent speech. its own. Now that school is Campbell, the president of the - Scams, Page 12 closed its doors on March 22, Council asked MPE Engineering to were reported. There have been two so Council spent two hours in-camera By Alan Hustak with a vengeance. has become that sport’s ning the record 19th and cancelled and businesses have Fort Qu’Appelle Chamber off in Fort Qu’Appelle putting 16 people out of work. It could cost at least $7-million to conduct a high level review of its asset far this year, including one last week on on Thursday reviewing the report as Grasslands News The 26-year-old who most decorated athlete. 20th medals of his career. begun to lay off people, the store Commerce. “We have no choice “We had planned to do take upgrade Fort Qu’Appelle’s aging trunk management plan which was done last Broadway. well as considering campground plan- began snowboarding at He made history at the He took the gold in the reports an increase in the num- but to stay calm and wait for By Alan Hustak out and delivery, but there are main that supplies Fort Qu’Appelle with year by Associated Engineering. The “Things may not always run smoothly ning and the terms of sharing adminis- big air competition, and ber of shoppers who are ‘killing this to die off.” Campbell says Mark McMorris, the his home hill at Mission Winter X games in Oslo, Grasslands News no customers, no traffic,” said its water, the underground utilities and consultant says its detailed estimates but we try our best to anticipate issues trative services with Fort San. silver in the snowboard time,’ or just ‘hanging out’ or he’s lost about a third of his comeback kid, is back Ridge in Fort Qu’Appelle Norway this week by win- owner Brad Braithwaite, “I’ve the storm sewer system on Broadway are “probable costs,” and warns that and resolve them on a timely manner,” It was the 27th time council met in slope style, beating the re- ‘looking around’ the store be- business in the past week, but never been through anything Street next year. any number of factors between now and said public works manager Brian Gir- camera in the past year. cord he once shared with The Esso service station in Fort Qu’Appelle Visit www.grasslandsnews.ca for cause they have nowhere else the laundromat he operates will like this. We’re all doing a jug- The water and sewer lines were in- when the work is scheduled to begin oux. A bylaw to take over Fort San’s ad- Shaun White. will close indefinitely on March 21 for renova- to go. remain open. “We have people gling act looking after our ac- stalled in 1956 and it makes sense to dig “could change with time.” Financing the upgrade is certain to ministration was given first reading, The son of local MLA tions. up to date informaon on COVID-19 The use of debit cards in- who need clean clothes; I’ll keep counts.” up the street and repair the outdated The town has begun the process of be a local political issue in both the mu- but the details of the agreement won’t Don McMorris, the two- The operation on Boundary Ave, just off High- stead of paper currency is being it open as long as it takes.” Barbers, hair dressers and system before the province resurfaces applying for a $5-million grant under nicipal and provincial elections in Octo- be made public until a complete review time Olympic medallist, way #10 had been leased by an Alberta-based com- recommended throughout town While the provincial and fed- beauty salons in town are the highway in 2021. the federal government’s Bilateral In- ber in which council and Saskatchewan of Fort San’s assets has been completed. has made a stunning re- pany for a number of years. But the owners of to reduce the risk of spreading eral governments are offering closed. A note in the Klassic The street is expected to be repaved vesting in Canada Infrastructure Pro- Party MLA Don McMorris are seeking The town office will be closed for covery from a near fatal the Dairy Queen property decided not to renew it. the virus. billions of dollars in financial Kuts window from owner Tracy between Central Ave and Highway 35. gram to help pay for the upgrade. re-election. three days, March 9, 10 and 11 to ac- concussion and 17 bone When the service station re-opens it will be under The motels in town are still assistance to cushion the blow Beaulieu says “I’m not sure An engineer’s report estimates that it If approved, the province will pick Premier Scott Moe has promised re- commodate the administration’s move fractures that he sus- new management. Kelly Mattern who runs Dairy renting rooms, but the lounge many merchants are still in the when I can come back.” will take $2.2-million to replace the cen- up one-third of the cost, and the town cord spending for infrastructure in the into its new building on Boundary Ave. tained in an accident at Queen is responsible for the property. and dining room at the Country dark about who exactly quali- SARCAN’s new recycling tral water main. Upgrading the storm Whistler four years ago. “We couldn’t do anything until the lease ex- Squire have closed, although fies for the stimulus packages will be responsible for 26 per cent, or budget which will be presented to the Council is scheduled to hold its next plant has closed, but, for the sewers could cost another $3.3 million, $1.9-million. But if it doesn’t get the legislature on March 18. “You are going meeting in its new chambers on March All of Mark’s medals pired,” Mattern explained. “Everything has hap- you can still buy off sale liquor and when those eligible might moment, its employees remain at the motel’s Trading Post, be able to apply. fixing the sanitary collection system, money, public works will give priority to see a record amount of infrastruc- 12. and awards are at Mis- pened faster than we thought, so we are still sion Ridge Winter Park putting our plans all together. We will remain where the display has at- with Esso, that’s for sure.” VENDORS BOOK TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! tracted visitors from all parts of the country. 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The fed- It’s the new year. Everyone has been waiting to put tax in 2021 by claiming a 10.5 per cent tax credit on up eral government announced plastic bags, cutlery and the old year of 2020 with all of the negative happenings to $11,000 of eligible home renovation expenses incurred other hard-to-recycle plastic items would be banned by behind them. So what exactly do we know or predict for between October 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. A fur- the end of 2021. the year 2021? ther $945 in savings may be claimed in 2022 in respect of The federal government’s new “Workplace Harass- In Saskatchewan, it has been announced commercial eligible expenses incurred between January 1, 2022 and ment and Violence Prevention Regulations” come into property tax changes have been lowered. The Saskatch- December 31, 2022. Eligible expenses include the cost effect on Jan. 1, forcing federally-regulated organiza- ewan government has adjusted property tax percentages of permits, contractor labour and professional services, tions to formulate a workplace harassment policy, with of value for commercial, industrial, elevator, railway, building materials, fixtures and equipment rentals. an assessment of harassment risk factors and employee resource and pipeline properties to 85 per cent for the Some of the new rules and regulations set to come harassment training to be completed by Jan. 1, 2022. upcoming year, a savings of 15 per cent. into effect federally in 2021 include the loss of legal ten- While predictions to lessen the number of cases from A series of new and returning provincial income der status on some bills of money. COVID-19 are flowing freely due to the newly acquired tax credits and other tax-reduction initiatives will help Hundreds of millions of $1, $2, $25, $500, and $1,000 vaccines, there are not many who have given a predic- make life more affordable for Saskatchewan people in bank notes will lose their legal tender status on Jan. 1. tion to when, or in what manner the pandemic will end the new year. Stores can still accept the bills if they choose to, how- or when and what the “new normal” may be. All Saskatchewan income tax brackets and tax credit amounts will once again be indexed in 2021, saving the province’s taxpayers an estimated $15 million. The level of indexation in 2021 will be 1.0 per cent, matching Congratulations the national rate of inflation. “We are pleased to resume the indexation of income on your tax brackets and tax credit amounts in 2021,” Deputy retirement Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. “Indexation protects Saskatchewan taxpayers from Anne Morrow! bracket creep, and helps keep the tax system fair, com- Hammond Realty is pleased to announce the retirement of Anne Morrow petitive and affordable.” effective December 31, 2020. Although we are losing one of our most valued Saskatchewan families with children enrolled in associates, it is for a great reason and we could not be happier for her. Anne sports, arts and cultural activities will also be able to has contributed a tremendous amount to the achievements of her clients and claim the Active Families Benefit once again on their 2021 taxes. our company. Anne demonstrates that hard work, expert advice, effective “Restarting the Active Families Benefit to make communication, empathy, and a genuine love of your work and your clients is children’s activities more affordable was a key election the key to success. We will miss Anne’s intelligence, impeccable integrity, and commitment of our government,” Harpauer said. “As deep connection with her clients. promised, the Active Families Benefit will provide a non-refundable tax credit of $150 per year per child to Hammond Realty wishes Anne all the best in the enjoyment of her retirement. eligible families. Families of children with a disability Working together has been an absolute joy and privilege for us. will receive an additional $50, for a total tax credit of $200 per year per child.” The restarting of the Active Families Benefit will be We would like Anne’s clients to know that her husband, Alex, will continue to part of the 2021-22 Budget and will be retroactive to work with Hammond Realty and is available for any of her clients’ needs. January 1, 2021. Parents who enroll their children in sports, arts and cultural activities in the new year are therefore reminded to keep their receipts so they may claim the benefit with their 2021 tax filings. Acres of Expertise. Saskatchewan residents who are planning to reno-

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By Alan Hustak Possible run on Boxing incredible experience, Grasslands News Day when Mission Ridge watching her do so in- opened for its 48th sea- credibly well definitely son. The boy was among filled my bucket today,” It was Leo Pritchard’s a crowd of youngsters the Regina building con- first day downhill ski- learning to ski, and his tractor said. All instruc- ing and the three-year beginner’s skills were im- tors are certified to teach old from Regina couldn’t pressive. youngsters, and the park contain his delight as his Brandon Fuchs took offers a “Lil Tots” pack- dad, Brent, urged him to his nine-year-old daugh- age for kids under six. hold on as they took the ter, Harper, skiing for That includes rentals, conveyor up the Mission the first time. “What an lift pass and one hour of private instruction for $65. Nicole Stack and her three children, three, six and eight, have a season $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 pass and plan to drive out Hitting the slopes from White City every Long line ups of those eager to hit the slopes at Mission Ridge doubled back weekend. RXWVLGH WKH UHVRUW·V JXHVW VHUYLFHV FHQWUH DOO ZHHN EXW PRYHG UHODWLYHO\ Snowmaking machines quickly. COVID regulations were in place for people taking in the slopes. made it possible for seven of the 13 runs to open, and Under the health author- Lift Pass reservations rived were happy the all week long there were ity’s rules cars have to be system, which limits the runs had opened a week long line-ups of boarders parked at least two me- number of people who later than planned. “We and skiers ready to hit tres apart, you can’t leave can ski each day. It has usually ski Big White in the slopes. baggage in the day lodge, also opened an outdoor B.C., but this year we’re Randy Goulet, who and masks are required. service for Punch Card staying close to home. normally kite skis, drove “It seemed every single holders, pre-purchased Mission Ridge is a real up from Craven on open- person in Saskatchewan tube park passes and gem. I’m not sure the ing day to get in shape. showed up on the Mon- guests who require a day town appreciates just how “So many vehicles in the day after we opened,” pass. good it really is. Too bad parking lot when I ar- said Svenson. “Although “We learned a lot about the season here is only rived,” he said. “But it the lineups were some- how to handle crowds about three months. We was worth the wait.” times longer than we had in a short period of time really could do a better While the resort expected, we were pleased and are working on con- job of promoting Ski Sas- appeared to be more to see most of our guests tinuing to improve our katchewan.” crowded than last year, respected the provin- processes during this un- Skiers are reminded

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By Bruce Penton • RJ Currie of to see what was shaking out at Crooked Lake, • And if the CFL • Is it possible Sportsdeke.com, on a Mar- the one thing that was noticeable from the top bounces back, will the that a Canadian iners chrome wine stopper of the overpass was the lack of vehicles in the happiest people north (Milos Raonic, Denis included among 2020’s hol- Horizon Credit Union Centre parking lot. of the 49th parallel be Shapovalov or Félix iday-gift offerings: “Which On almost any Saturday during the winter football fans or the bean Auger-Aliassime) is odd, because people months, the parking lot is full and there are counters in the account- could shock the world who watch the Mariners kids toting hockey bags and sticks to the rink ing offices at TSN? by preventing one are usually driven to fin- as well as adults walking in to watch, but this • Will outdoor games of the big three • Ra- ish the bottle.” day, thanks to this pandemic, we have no one in the National Hockey fael Nadal, Novak • Fox commenta- at the HCUC. League go from an occa- Djokovic or Roger tor Troy Aikman, after I miss it all. sional showcase to a near Federer • from winning is streaming games via the Raiders’ A.J. Cole I miss everything about going to those hol- necessity? a Grand Slam pro tennis Twitch their only hope for shanked a 19-yard punt iday hockey games, the old Melville Million- • Will the Milwaukee event in 2021? broadcast exposure? out of bounds against the aires vs. The Yorkton Terriers rivalry contests. Bucks win a National Bas- • Can the Western • Can Canada’s Brooke Chargers: “I gave up golf I miss my senses being assaulted by the ketball Association title Hockey League somehow Henderson overcome the for that reason.” scents of hundreds of leather jackets and the before or after the average find a path through the Asian dominance on the • RJ Currie again: aroma of fresh popcorn, burgers and the fried American fan can both coronavirus to play some LPGA Tour to get to No. 1 “Clemson coach Dabo onions that wafts through the lobby area on spell and pronounce the sort of a season? on the Rolex world rank- Swinney called receiver game days. surname of Giannis Ante- • Will the new Seattle ings list? Ajou Ajou from Brooks, I never thought I’d feel the absence of walk- tokounmpo? Kraken NHL team really • Can NHL fans handle Alberta, an uber talent. ing up the stairs toward the seating area, yet I • Is there any doubt have ‘Krak House’ as its another late summer play- Make that uber uber tal- do. Connor McDavid is the arena nickname? off run? ent talent.” Generally arriving early for games, I’d nor- best player in the National —Is it appropriate to • Best American NHLer • fark.com., on Jaromir mally hear the sound of the Zamboni firing up • Patrick Kane, Auston Jagr continuing to play and the sliding of the steel bars that allow the Matthews or Jack Eichel? pro hockey: “Ageless won- doors to open for the ice to be resurfaced prior • Considering last der returns for 33rd pro to a contest. year’s reduced schedule season. Let that sink in, The assault on the senses continues as the Recalling the Spangler Cup players take the ice for the pregame warm-up, and this year’s tentative Ripkin, you lazy slacker.” their blades shearing through the top layer of 56-game slate, how close • Dwight Perry of the By Travis Longman big tent by the rink for will 35-year-old Alex Seattle Times: Houston’s ice as the players push off and turn with a few Grasslands News well placed yells to get the team fired up. drinks/food etc between Ovechkin • currently NBA opener had to be I miss the sound of pucks being hammered the games. Hockey Can- 166 in arrears • come to postponed because James off the glass behind the net, and even though The Spangler cup is a ada had passes for the Wayne Gretzky’s all-time Harden paid a maskless the marks left by the frozen rubber discs make hockey tournament that games. Every day they record of 894 goals? visit to a strip club and taking a picture more of a challenge, it’s still usually takes place over (hockey Canada) had • Will the Tokyo Olym- got himself DQ’d for vio- another signal that a game is going to start. the Christmas break in cool events for families pics really happen in lating COVID protocols, There was no ribbing of the fans from the Switzerland. However, etc one day the went up July? dropping the Rockets’ ros- two neighbouring cities, good-natured or oth- like so much in 2020 the a mountain another day • How many years will ter below the minimum erwise, and there was no chance to run into an tournament was can- they went to a brewery. it take for the stink over eight players. It’s believed old friend, one who has returned to Melville celed. With the tourna- The trips were there if Houston Astros’ cheating to be the first time a game for the holidays, in the line for an adult bever- ment being cancelled for you wanted to go, if you scandal to fade away? was called on account of age and spend so much time talking that you’d some people itmade the didn’t it was no big deal.” • Will Steve Bartman be make-it-rain.” miss a goal or a controversial call. holiday season seem even The tournament began among those pardoned by • Gary Bachman, via When the crowd gets excited when a team more different as to sev- in 1923 and team Canada President Trump? Facebook, after Anthony is on the power play and the sound builds and eral people it’s a holiday has won the champion- • Will we hear health Davis spent part of the builds until there’s a goal and then the goal tradition watching the ship a record 16 times. officials in 2021 declare Lakers’ final preseason song comes on – I’m lonesome for that noise Canadian international The tournament is ex- ‘COVID-19 is over’? game trimming his toe- too. team battle club teams pected to be held next • The late Peter nails on the bench: “Per- It’s been almost a calendar year since we’ve from Europe. Without the Christmas break, barring Allis, who died in early haps he should be traded sat in the stands and heard the yells of chil- tournament Canadians the pandemic be over. 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Chris Ashfield Saskatchewan communities are turning to out- plained. the golf course executive’s had also stated during door options for recreation this winter. On Dec. 16, The golf course re- proposal stated. discussion that with an Whitewood opened an outdoor skating rink. The At the last regular quested that the Town of During discussion agreement in place with weekend before Christmas, new rinks opened in meeting of 2020 held on Whitewood discuss and at the council meeting, an entity such as this that Grenfell and Broadview to provide an opportunity December 15, the Coun- consider hiring one full- Councillor Chad Kelly it would be nice to meet for some good old-fashioned outdoor skating. cil of the Town of White- time employee who would commented “We are at with them and review op- wood discussed a proposal assume the duties of Golf maximum staff now. We erations and projections Broadview from the Whitewood Golf Course Grounds Manager can’t create a position or for the benefit of both par- The Public Works crew and Fire Department in Club regarding a fulltime for six months and Town put someone out of a job ties. Broadview prepared a skating area on the pond at shared employment posi- of Whitewood mainte- (to create this new posi- “Another possibility is Memory Park. Hometown Co-op and the Broadview tion. nance employee (possibly tion)” while Coun. Glenn to see if there is someone Wildlife Club donated lights and extension cords so The golf club reviewed arena) for the other six Mantei stated he believes else who may be interested the rink can be used in the evenings. Eight skaters that over the past 30 plus months thus providing present employee Derek in the development of a are permitted on the ice at one time and helmets years, the course has that person with full-time Tait may have experience full-time position when must be worn by anyone 18 years old or under. grown from a small sands employment. but the town probably the town doesn’t have any Facemasks are strongly recommended as well. green course into a popu- The golf course would wouldn’t want to lose him openings?” Coun. Brian Pucks and sticks are allowed but the town asks that lar golf destination with expect to pay the person in his town’s position over Waynert suggested. skaters be respectful of others when using the rink. grass greens that is used the same as what the Town the summer months. Mayor Rhett Parks Grenfell extensively by locals and would, including benefits Coun. Brent Schaan felt agreed that at present the visitors. The now incor- and also suggested, “As the it was good that the golf Town of Whitewood can’t The Grenfell Public Works Department part- porated entity, recorded Golf Course does require course reached out to the confirm that they could nered with the local Lions Club to create an outdoor its busiest year in 2020 some specialized training, town for discussion and do this (employment po- rink on the south side of the property. with revenues in excess of students from the Golf Su- this is an area where pos- sition) and asked for a The large outdoor rink can accommodate a max- $250,000. perintendent’s school in sibly the new committee response to be sent to the imum capacity of 30 people but skaters should re- “The course, which is Olds, Alberta may be in- for community (economic) golf course executive. main six feet apart from individuals outside their self-sustaining, is operated terested or perhaps some development could be household. Temporary lighting is in place so the by a volunteer executive rink can be used after school and in the evenings. and has seen the value of The Lions Club built a shelter near the rink so the assets climb to almost people can conveniently put on their skates. Only $1M, not including the Korczak wins silver at World Juniors one household is allowed in the shelter at one land owned by the Town,” time. The use of facemasks is encouraged at the the executive of the White- By Travis Longman Helleson and Trevor Zegras provided as- rink and skaters under age 18 must wear a helmet. wood Golf Course Inc. Grasslands News sists on the game’s first goal. The Ameri- A schedule for public skate and shinny times has wrote to the Town offi- cans took a 1-0 lead into the locker room cials. been posted on the town’s website under the “Rec- after 20 minutes. They also had 13-9 shot The golf course has a It was a disappointing ending for reation” heading. advantage. 25-year lease for a yearly Yorkton’s Kaeden Korczak and the rest In addition to the rink, workers also made a The second period did not start well rental fee of $1.00 for the of Canads’s National Junior team at the skating trail through the adjacent campground. for the Canadians. Just 32 seconds in, use of the land with the World Junior Hockey Championships Businesses and organizations from the community Trevor Zegras scored his 7th goal and decorated campsites along the trail to create a fes- Town of Whitewood. in Edmonton. The team had a perfect The course employs sev- tournament leading 18th point to give tive atmosphere for the holidays. Thirty people are run to the gold medal game, they had the Americans a two goal advantage. permitted on the trail at one time but neither pucks eral part and full time staff a perfect round robin knocking off Ger- to maintain the grounds The Canadians had several high quality nor sticks may be used on the trail. many, Switzerland, Slovakia, Finland. scoring chances the rest of the game, in- and operate the clubhouse In the quarterfinals Canada beat the Whitewood but this year, after many cluding one by Connor McMichael but Czech Republic setting up a semifinal The Whitewood recreation department decided years of service, a couple it was turned aside by American goal- match against Russia. Canada easily got to develop an outdoor rink to guarantee skating of the ground’s crew have tender Spencer Knight. In the third pe- past the Russians to advance to the gold time. Regulations for participants are posted at decided that they will be riod Knight was shining in his armour medal game against the United States. the site. The ice surface is for skating use only and retiring. The course is turning aside 15 Canadian shots on net. The Canadians had a strong start in shinny is discouraged. Benches are located near the now presented with a sig- Knight stopped all 34 shots he faced on the gold medal game, out shooting the ice surface and lighting adds a great feature for an nificant hiring problem the night sending Korczak and the Ca- evening skate as well. as it is very difficult to Americans 7-2 in the early going. De- nadians home with a silver medal. At present, there is public skating inside the hire qualified and reliable spite the early shot advantage, the game Kaeden Korczak played in all seven arena but participants must book a time slot with staff for six month out of remained scoreless until the Americans of Canada’s games in the tournament. Whitewood Recreation. Only 8 skaters are allowed the year. The vast major- opened the scoring with 6:25 left in the He had 2 penalty minutes, 1 assist and at one time and masks must be worn at all times. ity of job-seekers are only first period. Alex Turcotte scored, Drew finished +5.

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A buyer was looking to occurrences over the pe- check-stop resulted in a phone call. The victim sault but after some in- Outdoor gatherings are riod of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. purchase a 1916 rifle. The was interested in buying vestigation it was found limited to 10 people maxi- positive THC test. The seller requested a $100 Traffic matter and charges are a truck and believed he that the complainant mum, physical distancing deposit which was sent. had received a call from initiated the altercation. must be maintained. An individual woke up pending lab results. After receiving more pic- creditors. After giving Shortly after this call, the to find their car, money Traffic tickets were tures of the rifle the buyer them his personal in- original complainant was and husband missing. also issued for: operate decided he did not want formation he requested reported missing. After Caller suspected the unregistered vehicle, the rifle and wanted his a confirmation email extensive searching he husband was driving speeding, fail to produce deposit back. The buyer be sent. As soon as the was located. around intoxicated. He drivers licence, unlawful reported the transaction victim saw red flags he was located drinking at sunscreen or reflective Drugs as fraudulent when he called the bank to change a friend’s house. With material on windows, was not refunded. After his account information A suspicious vehicle no evidence for impaired speed passing emergency speaking to both involved but it was too late. The call resulted in possession charges the male was vehicle while its lights ac- it is found to be a dis- matter is still under in- for the purpose of traffick- vestigation. ing, resisting a peace offi- cer, and failing to comply Crimes Against the with order; charges being Gwilliam lucky winner of Person/Property laid to three individuals. A male reported that COVID-19 his house was broken The Fort Qu’Appelle into while he was in the RCMP would like to re- hospital overnight. A mind the public about Grenfell’s Chase the Ace big box had been thrown the current legislation in through his window but place that can produce By Sarah Pacio Club for the great job and heart for all Grasslands News the things they do for our Grenfell and surrounding area!” The Lions Club uses proceeds from Cindy Gwilliam is the lucky win- the year-long lottery to support a vari- HELP STOP THE ner of the Grenfell Lions Club’s largest SPREAD OF FAKE BELIEVE IT? Chase the Ace progressive jackpot. The ety of local projects and initiatives. NEWS! 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New Years’ Day on the other hand, is a time to relax and enjoy the start of a bright and promising new year... a new January 12 January 21 beginning. It is a time to be with family. Did you make a National Pharmacist Day National Cheese Lover Day New Year’s resolution? Millions of people do. It’s easy It’s easy to celebrate this special day. Set out a tray to make resolutions, yet much harder to accomplish National Pharmacist Day is hon- of several varieties of your favorite cheese and dig in. them. (holidayinsights.com) ors pharmacists, and recognizes their important role in medical care. A Pharmacist must be knowledgeable And, don’t forget the wine. Cheese goes great with of the chemistry of all medicines. They can inform you cheese. (holidayinsights.com) January 4 of a drugs’ side effects, and all aspects of prescription medicine. Very importantly, they understand and rec- January 25 Trivia Day ognize the inter-action of drugs together... many people Opposite Day Trivia Day is a fun day. It is an take numerous drugs. (holidayinsights.com) opportunity for us to share Opposite Day is a topsy, turvy day when those many little trinkets of knowledge. It doesn’t mat- January 13 everything you say, do, see, and hear are the opposite. ter how big or how trivial. (holidayinsights.com) Make Your Dream Come True Day If you say go left, you mean go right. If you say look up, it means look down. If you see your left foot...is it really Make Your Dream Come True Day your right? This special day is celebrated primarily January 6 gives you the opportunity to do among school children. (holidayinsights.com) Cuddle Up Day something to realize your goals and Cuddle Up Day is an opportunity dreams. Whatever your dreams are, they usually don’t come true without some effort on your part. So, today January 28 to snuggle up to someone on a cold Fun at Work Day winters’ day or night. Chances are is the perfect opportunity get off the sofa, and do something about it. (holidayinsights.com) it’s cold outside. So, cozy up to a special someone, and Unfortunately, all of us are not lucky enjoy the warmth and love. This day is enjoyed by both enough to have a job that’s fun to do. If that’s you, then young and old. This day is a great opportunity to: January 16 today is a day just for you! Think of ways to make your - cuddle with your cutie; -snuggle with your sweetie; or National Nothing Day job more fun and exciting. Look to do some fun things just -hug your honey. (holidayinsights.com) at work today, even if it takes away from production National Nothing Day is just a wee bit. (holidayinsights.com) quite simply... a day for noth- January 8 ing. This day is an “un-event”. Bubble Bath Day The expectation is that we January 29 Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the do not create or otherwise National Puzzle Day warm and soothing pleasures of a bub- promote this day. In other words, we do nothing. And, ble bath. Best of all, it can be enjoyed to say anything more would contradict the purpose of Don’t be puzzled by today. National Puzzle Day honors by kids and adults. For kids, it’s playtime. For adults, it’s this day. puzzles of all size, shape and form. Crossword puzzles soothing pleasure. (holidayinsights.com) (holidayinsights.com) are by far the most common. Sudoku, a number puzzle, is the most recent puzzle rage. And, don’t forget the ever popular picture puzzles. (holidayinsights.com) January 10 January 18 Houseplant Appreciation Day Winnie the Pooh Day January 31 Have some fun today. Inspire Your Heart With Art Day The holidays are over. The dec- Celebrate Winnie the orations have been put away for Pooh Day by reading Inspire Your Heart With Art Day another year. The house looks a little some storybooks about plain, a little drab. In the greyishness celebrates art and the effect it the adventures of Winnie can have on your heart. Art is valued and appreciated of January, your eye catches something in the corner and his friends. Don’t of the room. Why, it’s a houseplant! Funny, but with all for all sorts of reasons. Look at a piece of art and ask read them alone. Read yourself: What is is telling me? How does it make me of the holiday hubabuloo, you’ve all but forgotten your them with young children. houseplants. (holidayinsights.com) feel? What emotions is it evoking (if any) within me? (holidayinsights.com) (holidayinsights.com) ZZZJUDVVODQGVQHZVFD 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV -DQXDU\ 19 Neighbourly Advice According to ED - Ray Maher

Stretching our good will for peace in 2021 Help keep your community’s I told Ed, my old neigh- about innocent children, being or safety. flatten the power of the In peace, forego public history alive. bor in Saskatchewan, that like the COVID-19 virus Peace of mind was sickness and death of the assembly, in worship if SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR I did not want to hear that came to kill innocent hard to find for us in pandemic. It needs to be need be, to protect others’ LOCAL NEWSPAPER! any of his predictions victims in 2020. 2020. Everything was a year of peace. A peace lives. for 2021. I will need quite Some years death has turned upside down and without protesting that In 2021, let us climb Call Toll Free: a while in the new year the upper hand and will inside out thanks to the the government cannot the stairway of loving our to get over the last year. not easily relent. There ravages of the C0VID- tell me what to do. Wear neighbors by being our 1-844-GNG-NEWS Especially since I gained is no mercy in the evil of 19 virus. It brought the a mask, isolate, and so- neighbor’s keeper in ac- [email protected] weight in 2020, which will sin, sickness, and death. worst out in us. Many cial distance in peace. tions, not just in theory. not go away quickly. The Thankfully, God’s love turned from a peaceful 2020 evil pandemic will can overcome the power climb up the stairway of keep on in 2021, killing of evil in any year. God loving my neighbor, at without mercy until the uses us to help overcome least in theory, to becom- vaccines are available for evil by how we protect ing a reckless driver on Melville’s Churches everyone. each other in peace and the highway of, ‘I’m not The Bible never hides love. my neighbors’ keeper, so Welcome You the power of evil to kill 2020 was like the year get off my case!’ the innocent without 64 A.D. in this way, a Two thousand twen- 0HOYLOOH$QJOLFDQ/XWKHUDQ(FXPHQLFDO %(7+$1<(9$1*(/,&$/ mercy. great fire ravaged Rome ty-one dawns with the &RPPXQLW\0$/(& 0,66,21$5<&+85&+ “When Jesus was born in July for six days. It relief that vaccines can * * * WK$YH: 4XHHQ6W²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K in Judea in the time of left 70 per cent of Rome $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ Jan. 10 : Closed. No Service Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. King Herod, Magi from destroyed and one half of Jan. 17 : Worship Service 10:30 a.m. VALLEY ALLIANCE &KXUFK2IÀFH the east came to Jerusa- the population homeless. 673$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ lem and asked, ‘Where is Emperor Nero played CHURCH Fort Qu’Appelle UG$YH(2IÀFH3K 115 - 11th Ave. W. 2IÀFH+RXUV0RQ7KXUVDPQRRQ the one born king of the music or fiddled and par- 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K 3DVWRU.LP6KHUZLQZZZVWSDXOVPHOYLOOHFD Jews?’ We saw his star in tied while his people suf- Sunday service 10:30 a.m. HPDLOPSF#VDVNWHOQHW Jan. 10: Service is also available on YouTube and will be DP3DULVK:RUVKLSDQG6XQGD\6FKRRO www.facebook.com/melvillepentchurchsk the east and have come to fered and died. He was DW6W3DXO·V livestreamed. Please call the church at 306-332-5807 Jan. 10: 1R,Q3HUVRQ6HUYLFHV Jan. 10:SP&RQÀUPDWLRQ&ODVVDW6W3DXO·V worship him.” (Matthew indifferent to their fate. for information regarding COVID-19 regulations ,Q3HUVRQ6HUYLFHVUHVXPH-DQ AOO6DLQWV·UHPDLQV&/26('IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLS 2:1-2) Herod directed As their Emperor, he had 3OHDVHMRLQXVRQ)DFHERRNDW0HOYLOOH3HQWHFRVWDO&KXUFK or check our website: valleyalliance.ca 6W3DXO·VUHPDLQV23(1IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLSZLWKDPD[LPXP the Magi to Bethlehem, no regard for their well- capacity of 30 people. All services can be streamed live on where they worshipped Facebook page Sunday mornings. Sunday morning live streams *22'6+(3+(5'/87+(5$1&+85&+ Jesus. VWDUWDWDP&DOHQGDUVDUHVWLOOQRWEHLQJSURGXFHG WK$YH:²3K GXHWRWKHFKDQJHVWKDWRFFXUZHHNWRZHHN 3DVWRU'RXJ6FKPLUOHU They did not return to facebook.com/gslcmelville King Herod to tell him ),56781,7('&+85&+ 6XQGD\Vat 10:30 a.m. Online Facebook Worship they had found the baby 5th Ave. E. & King St. King in Bethlehem. King 2IÀFH+RXUV 67*(25*(·68.5$,1,$1 Herod intended to kill Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 noon &$7+2/,&&+85&+ the one rumored to be WHITEWOOD AND AREA 3K Corner of 3rd Ave. E. & Manitoba St. 5HY%ULDQ0HH3K the king of the Jews. An Fr. Basil Malowany KNOX ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN ZHEVLWHÀUVWXQLWHGPHOYLOOHRUJ EDVLOPDORZDQ\#JPDLOFRP² angel of the Lord warned PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH 6HUYLFHVKDYHEHHQSUSPENDEDIRUWKH -DQ 6XQGD\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Services - 10:00 a.m. *January Sunday Mass remainder of January 2021 Joseph in a dream to take Rev. Seon Ok Lee -DQ 6DWXUGD\  5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy 11:00 a.m. Mary and Jesus to Egypt Please 1RWH3DULVKLRQHUV0867UHJLVWHUKRXUVLQDGYDQFHIRU NEW LIFE HDFKVHUYLFH&RQWDFW because Herod would COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 7+(5,9(5&+5,67,$1&(17(5 CHURCH, WAPELLA (A Church with a Caring Heart) search for the child to Worship Service ~ 10:30 a.m. 3rince Edward St. (Melville Comm. Works) kill him. They escaped to Wed. ~ Kids Club ~ 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. *No Service Jan. 10 67+(15<·6520$1 3K3DVWRU7LP2HKOHU &$7+2/,&&+85&+ Egypt. Held at New Life Church ST. MARY’S (Ages 5 - 10) ANGLICAN CHURCH 0DLQ6W²2IÀFH3K King Herod gave or- 6XQGD\ 10:00 a.m. Doors Open – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 5HV3K²WK$YH: Fri. ~ Youth Group ~ 7:00 p.m. *Services CANCELLED ders to kill all the boys (Ages 11 & Up) 3UHUHJLVWUDWLRQLVZHOFRPHGEXWQRWUHTXLUHG )DWKHU$QGU]HM6RZDOMI until further notice More information available online at: Pastor Doug Lancaster 6DWXUGD\0DVV: 7:00 p.m. in Bethlehem and its Website: www.melvilleriverchurch.org WHITEWOOD 6XQGD\0DVV 10:00 a.m. vicinity who were two EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY UNITED CHURCH )DFHERRN3DJH#PHOYLOOHULYHUFKXUFK years old and under, in Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. 5HFRUGHGVHUYLFHVZLOOFRQWLQXHWREHSRVWHGRQOLQH *Jan. 10 - 10:00 a.m. =,21/87+(5$1&+85&+ accordance with the time Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Friday Youth Bible Study – (Lutheran Church - Canada) he had learned from the 6:00 p.m. *Jan. 24 - 10:00 a.m. 0(/9,//(%$37,67&+85&+ WK$YH:²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K th Ave. W. Magi. One can under- Pastor Samuel Jung Worship Service (PDLO]OFSDVWRU#P\DFFHVVFD stand the great weeping 2IÀFH3K3DVWRU-RQ3HWWLQJHU Website: www.zionlutheranmelville.com WAPELLA CHURCH 6XQGD\ 11:00 a.m. Worship Service at the brutal killing of OF THE NAZARENE 2QOLQHVHUYLFHVRIIHUHGRQWKH0HOYLOOH%DSWLVW&KXUFKZHEVLWH 6XQGD\-DQ 11:00 a.m. Worship Service innocent children. King Service – 11:00 a.m. Attendance restrictions still apply. Church of the Lutheran Hour heard Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Herod cared nothing 3OHDVHFRQWDFW0%&IRUGHWDLOV on 940 CJGX Radio, Yorkton

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VIRGO You’ll accomplish a task that puts you in the spotlight. You might not always feel comfortable being on a pedestal, but fortunately, this will help you overcome your shyness.

LIBRA You’ll invest yourself in finding a new place to live. You might also take on a renovation or redeco- rating project. Additionally, your family will demand a lot of your energy.

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Leona Mary Dean Grant Martin Erickson Larry Dale Kirsch Obituary Dec. 12, 1936 – Dec. 28, 2020 Obituary Feb. 12, 1945 - Dec. 21, 2020 Obituary June 17, 1953 - Jan. 3, 2021

Leona Mary Dean (Ottenbre- Grant Martin Erickson I, Larry Dale Kirsch passed it) of Melville, Sask. and formerly passed Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. of Grayson, Sask., beloved wife of in Whitewood, SK. Grant was I died in my home in Rocky Norman Dean. Leona entered her born on Feb. 12, 1945. Mountain House, AB. I had eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 28, Grant attended Percival Ele- WKH MR\ RI VSHQGLQJ P\ ¿QDO 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Home in mentary School and Whitewood days with my family by my High School. He loved sports Melville at the age of 84 years. side and my puppies curled up and music. Grant’s greatest en- in my bed. I’ve had a full life, Leona leaves to cherish her joyment in life was entertaining I wished it was longer, but it memory, her three sons: son, his friends with a quick joke or a was full. Vaughn (Hollie) of Edmonton and tune on his guitar. I was born the youngest of four kids, June 17, 1953. Dad children, Ellie and Emma; son, Ste- Grant is survived by his George (deceased) and Mom Theresa (deceased) had to wait ven of Calgary and his children, niece, Valarie (Wayne) Mullhol- QHDUO\DGHFDGHIRUPHWRDUULYHEXW,¿QDOO\IRXQGP\ZD\0\ Easton, Nolan and Sydney; son, land of Regina; nephew, Murray siblings, Joe (deceased), Bob, and Jeannette were well into Cory (Pamela) of Calgary and chil- (Joyda) Bristow of North Battle- their lives when I showed up, but they found ways to make me dren, Luke and Megan. ford; niece, Lesley Erickson (Roland Longpre) of Vancouver; neph- part of the family, it was very helpful to have a small person Predeceased by her husband, Norman; and her parents, ew, Neil Erickson (Mary Campbell) of Annaheim; Grant’s sister-in- around to hide the shine in the crawl space under the kitchen George and Mary Ottenbreit. law, Lynne Erickson of Regina; as well as many cousins and dear you know. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials friends. Throughout life I worked and volunteered, but that’s not im- may be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or mass offerings Grant was predeceased by his parents, Eric and Annie Erickson portant now. It’s the people I met along the way. I could stop as tokens of remembrance. (nee Nelson) of Whitewood; his sister, Beverley Bristow; brother-in- in any small town in Saskatchewan and remember someone Arrangements are by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation law, Gerry Bristow of North Battleford; and his brother, Gary Erick- ,PHWGXULQJP\OLIHDQGOLNHO\¿QGVRPHRQHZKRUHPHPEHUHG Care, Melville. son of Regina. me. I had a way with people, I believed the community around Interment to take place at a later date in the Percival Ceme- me was my extended family and I treated them that way. It tery. The family wish to thank the staff at the Whitewood Commu- wasn’t the work, it was them. nity Health Centre for their wonderful care and friendship towards I learned to play the saxophone at a young age and music www.baileysfuneralhome.com Grant. Grant will be dearly missed by those who loved him. was a huge part of my life. I played for years in a band trav- eling to so many rural community halls playing the music of my parents. Music was how I found my wife Terry (deceased). She was working at one of my regular halls and it was love at ¿UVWVLJKW:HPDGHDOLIH:HKDGWKUHHJUHDWNLGV'HUHN George Gerald Gulash Tyler and Bernadette. When we lost Terry in 1993, our fami- Obituary April 7, 1937 – Jan. 2, 2021 ly grieved and changed, but we remained a family and were able to open our hearts to more. Love does strike twice, and I married and made a life with Donna. She brought three more George Gerald Gulash of kids to our family, Cathy-Lee, Amanda and Brittany. Being an Melville, Sask. passed away Bertha Johnson almost Brady Bunch it felt like we needed more, and we add- after a brief illness on Satur- ed Bernardo our Mexican brother to the family. I thought our Obituary Dec. 5, 1923 - Dec. 14, 2020 day, Jan. 2, 2021, with his best family was full then, but it got bigger. The kids had kids and I’m friend and soul mate, June, by survived by 18 grandchildren. 18! My life is FULL. his side. It is with sadness that the Family is everything. Throughout my life my family has George was born April 7, family of Bertha Johnson of changed and grown. I lost touch with some and stayed close 1937, at the family homestead, Fort Qu’Appelle, beloved wife with others. There are too many to name waiting for me on the of the late William David John- in the RM of Cana, the sixth of other side and so many more still here that have their memo- son, passed away peacefully ries of me. As I say goodbye, I know my life was full. nine children to George and on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at Helen (Barsi) Gulash. George West View Funeral Services, Olds, entrusted with arrange- the Echo Lodge Care Home in ments. 403-556-6576. attended school at Happy Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. at the Home Country School in the age of 97, with family by her Waldron district. George’s love side. for land led him to many years Bertha was born on Dec. of farming with his brother, Alfred, until they sold the farm, in 5, 1923 in the Parkerview Dis- 2001. George initially discovered his joy of travelling through trict to John and Bertha (nee Ivan Richard Zabinsky various trips, including Vancouver with family and Las Vegas Beres) Wessing. On Dec. 29, Obituary Jan. 10, 1953 – Dec. 30, 2020 with friends. 1951 Bertha was united in In 1988, George purchased a house on Manitoba Street, in marriage to William David Johnson. Bertha and David farmed Ivan Zabinsky, the best husband, dad, grandpa and broth- Melville. Fifteen years later and 149 steps from his doorstep, in the Parkerview District until 1960, and later moved to Fort er, passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous bat- George met the love of his life, June Rieger. George and June Qu’Appelle due to David’s health. David passed away in 1977. tle with cancer on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at St. Paul’s shared a love of travel, exploring Las Vegas, Arizona, Eastern Bertha being a widow at the age of 51, continued to work at Hospital in Saskatoon. Canada, Calgary, and numerous day trips around the country the Fort Qu’Appelle Indian Hospital as a dietary aide until her Ivan was born on Jan. 10, 1953 and grew up on the family to check crops, visit family or just enjoy the many colours of retirement in 1986. farm in Goodeve, SK. Over the years, he lived and worked in the seasons. Bertha loved gardening, and did a tremendous amount of the Yorkton and Melville area before moving to Saskatoon in canning. She was a wonderful baker, excellent cook and made June’s family welcomed George with open arms, and 2008. On Oct. 11, 1975, Ivan married Evelyn and created his delicious cinnamon buns and poppy rolls. Bertha loved to cook made George a big part of their lives. George cared deeply and prepare many meals especially for Easter and Christmas greatest accomplishment; his family. He loved a good joke, for June’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. and looked forward for her family to be there. Bertha had a classic rock, good Ukrainian polka music and the Saskatche- George was a quiet, gentle, loving man with a heart of gold. great love for dogs and especially her Beagle, Tippy, whom wan Roughriders. Ivan was most happy in his garage or yard, George was proud of the grandchildren and held a special she dearly loved and missed after his passing. tuning up lawn mowers or using the snowblower in the winter. honour and title of ‘Papa George’, affectionately given to him Bertha was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Margaret, He loved animals, going out for ice cream and striking up a by the great-grandchildren. Helen, Esther, Mary and Lillian; brothers, John and Joe. conversation with anyone. Above all, he loved his family un- George was compassionate, thoughtful and good-natured. Left to cherish her memory are: daughters, Brenda (Law- conditionally and his grandchildren were his true pride and joy. He held a special bond with his nieces and nephews. He talked rence), Beryle (Jerry); sons, Barry, and Bradley (Judie). He spent his life taking care of his family and always putting highly of their achievements, took an interest in their work and Bertha is also survived by grandchildren, Trevor Johnson, XV¿UVW hobbies, phoned just to check-in and enjoyed the exchange of Christy Harrick (Tom), Curtis Harrick (Chantel); great-grand- Ivan will be missed and remembered by his wife and best jokes. This same love extended to the next generation. children,Taryn, Rory, Bronwyn Rushinko, Jayden and Jace friend, Evelyn; his children and their families: Tricia (Myron) George will be lovingly remembered by: his spouse June; Harrick. Bertha was very proud of her family and their accom- Glova and their children, Parker and Emma; Trevor (Katie) and June’s sons, Jason Rieger of Melville, SK; Mark (Linda) Rieger plishments. their daughter Isabelle; Terri (Aaron) Fenwick and their son of Melville, SK, and their children and grandchildren; June’s Bertha became a resident of Echo Lodge in Fort Qu’Ap- Hudson; Trent (Kerra) and their children, Payton and Brayden; daughter, Colleen (Bill) Warrellow and their children of Cal- pelle in February 2018. While being a resident, her family his sister, Diane Zabinsky; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins gary, AB. visited her daily. She was very happy and appreciated their and in-laws. He will be also deeply missed by his siblings, Elsie Lueck visits. She was very happy when her grandchildren visited and Ivan was predeceased by his parents, John and Helen (Earl Chesney) of Indian Head, SK; Mitzi Cockreham of Port- shared their life with her. Zabinsky; and younger brother, Jimmy. “Love you Mom, until we meet again” land, Oregon, USA; Alfred Gulash of Regina, SK; and June’s A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Park Fu- Due to COVID, cremation has taken place and a private sister, Dianne (George) Favel; along with numerous nieces family burial will be at a later date. neral Home on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 with Rev. Fr. Andre Lalach and nephews; and his coffee row friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Teneil Fogg of Con- RI¿FLDWLQJ George was predeceased by his parents, George and Hel- ley Funeral Home, Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the en (Barsi) Gulash; his siblings, Henry (Marion) Gulash; Eileen medical community that provided care and support for Ivan (Alfred) Almasi; Eleanor (Don) Moyle; Gladys (Don) Soder- over the past four months; we don’t have the words to express quist; Betty (Clarence) Stich; his brothers-in-law, Harold Lueck our gratitude. and Dennis Cochreham; his sister-in-law, Rene Gulash; along ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVSOHDVHPDNHDGRQDWLRQWR5RQDOG0F with two nephews and a niece. Donald House Charities Saskatchewan or enjoy a cold beer Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 from Advertising Deadlines ZKLOH ZDWFKLQJ WKH 5LGHUV SOD\ WKHLU ¿UVW KRPH JDPH LQ WKH St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Andrew upcoming season. To share memories and condolences, visit Sowa OMI as the Celebrant. www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries-Guestbook”. Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation DisplayT£!99-)'&9!2&#-;

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