ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 109 NO. 23 PMR #40007604 Thursday, June 10, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Fast donates raffle prize back to Lions Clubs

Last September, the Shell Lake Lions Club started selling tickets for a golf cart raffle. The new fundraiser was an idea from three Lions members prior to the start of the pandemic. Club members figured that the community’s heavy in- terest in golf would mean that tickets would not be hard to sell. A total of 1,000 tickets were sold for the raffle, bringing in net profits of $14,000 for the club. The winner was drawn this past month and the club was in for quite the surprise. The winner, Joe Fast, who has just completed his first year in econom- ics at Princeton University, found he had no need for a golf cart and decided he would like to donate his prize back to the Lions. He sold the golf cart to the Spiritwood Golf and Country Club, which was in need of new carts and was able to do- nate $4,000 each to the Shell Lake Li- ons and Spiritwood Lions Clubs. Joe, a native of the Ottawa area, is one of the grandkids of Harold and Marjorie Fast. The founders of one of the area’s largest employers, Fast Genetics, Har- old and Marjorie are well known in the area for the continued support of local businesses, organizations, and projects. “Harold and Marg are quite unique individuals,” said Lion John Duncan of the Shell Lake Lions who has been a friend of the Fast family for years. “Cer- tainly, that has been passed along to their grandkids.” Harold and Marjorie have for many years purchased tickets for community fundraisers, filling in their children and grandchildren’s names. Upon hearing that he had won the raffle, Harold said that Joe’s first response was “surprised that he won a competition he didn’t re- alize he was in.” After that, he suggested Marjorie Fast (centre) presenting a cheque to Spiritwood Lions Marlene Walter (left) and Bevra Fee donating it back to the Lions. (right). Fast’s grandson, Joe, donated his prize from the Shell Lake Lions Golf Cart Raffle back to the Shell Joe competes on the Princeton track Lake and Spiritwood Lions Clubs. team at the 1500m, 2000m, and 3000m distances. He is currently doing high al- Lions Clubs were amazed when they send. With times like this, fundraising go into general funds, which have been titude training in Colorado, as return- heard of Fast’s decision to donate his is difficult and this is a blessing.” used in the past to support long term ing to Canada is a bit of a challenge with winnings back to their clubs. The Shell Lake Lions expect that the care facilities, schools, sports, and the the ongoing pandemic. According to his “We were in awe of someone who money will go towards helping main- Legion as requests for donations have grandparents, he is “quite the runner” would do this,” said John Duncan of the tain their hall and for answering dona- been made. The general fund also helps and would have placed in the top 3 in Shell Lake Lions. tion requests from the community. with maintenance of the campground Canada when he was 17. Spiritwood Lions President Marg The Spiritwood Lions gave a similar and pocket park as well as community Both the Shell Lake and Spiritwood Pretli described the donation as a “God- response, saying that the money would grants and scholarships.

306-883-2391 | 120 MAIN STREET 2 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 10, 2021 Big River FN launches mental health app

By Jordan Twiss A first-of-its-kind app is hoping to break down bar- riers and improve community connections when it comes to health, mental health, and addictions ser- vices in First Nations communities. Developed by TryCycle Data Solutions in consulta- tion with the Big River First Nation, and supported by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans As- sociation (SFNVA), and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the app, called TryCycle, was officially launched for Android and Apple devices at the end of May. And though the app has actually been in use on the Big River First Nation and in more than a dozen other Saskatchewan First Nations communities since April, Michelle Bill-Dreaver, economic development officer with the Big River First Nation, says it has been a long time in the making. “It’s been about 12 years from the idea itself,” she said, adding that the Big River First Nation was ap- proached because of its success with Know Your Status, a now globally recognized, Indigenous-led program that aims to lower HIV and Hepatitis C transmission and connect those who are HIV or Hep- atitis C positive. “With limited resources and trying to stay connect- ed with our current clients within the healthcare sys- tem, it’s a barrier in healthcare. We’re always trying to look for ways to improve the system through a First Nations-led approach to these barriers,” she added. From left, Big River First Nation Chief Jack Rayne, FSIN Vice Chief Heather Bear, SFNVA Grand Chief TryCycle’s decade-long development required a lot Steven Ross, and TryCycle Data Solutions CEO Jack MacBeth at the TryCycle launch press conference of back-and-forth discussion and consultation, al- in Saskatoon. ways with the aim of making the First Nations influ- ence a central part of the app. Key pieces of this are Dreaver says the app is “very user-friendly” and is pability to save lives and make a lasting difference in in the app’s incorporation of traditional medicine and currently designed to focus on mental health and ad- First Nations communities. healing practices, alongside existing medical services dictions (though, further functions and Indigenous “It’s also about data sovereignty and figuring out and supports, and its availability in both the Cree and languages may be introduced in the future). how to use this data to better help our community English languages. In order to access TryCycle, prospective users must going forward in terms of health and community de- Bill-Dreaver says the language feature was vital, as have an account and temporary password created velopment,” she said. “With the statistics of suicides there are still many Cree speakers within the com- for them by their healthcare providers. Once in the on reserves, initiatives like this are really key in ad- munity and the app needed to be as accessible as pos- app, users are able to perform 90-second check-ins, dressing that.” sible. Just as important, though, was the retention answer questions about their mental health or addic- While fully accurate numbers are difficult to gather, and promotion of the Cree language — something tions status, and engage with healthcare providers, Suicide and self-inflicted injury is the leading cause of that has become a priority among Indigenous com- who can encourage them to seek in-person treatment death among First Nation youth aged 15-24. munities, many of which have seen their languages if they feel the matter is urgent. Indeed, Health Canada data from 2010 found that slowly disappear over the years. “It’s a tethered connection, back-and-forth, so that the suicide rate for First Nations male youth, aged 15- “We just tried to make it more accessible for people the client feels more inclined be a part of this process 24, is 126 per 100,000 compared to 24 per 100,000 and easier to use for our clients,” Bill-Dreaver said. because they know that there’s someone on the other for non-Indigenous male youth. For First Nations fe- Calling TryCycle a “digital tether” between the end who cares about them,” Bill-Dreaver said. male youth, the suicide rate is 35 per 100,000, com- community and local healthcare professionals, Bill- Looking forward, Bill-Dreaver says the short-term pared to just 5 per 100,000 for non-Indigenous fe- hope is that the app can help members of the Big male youth. River First Nation heal, and also improve healthcare services within the community. In the long-term, though, she believes it has the ca- 21062CC1

TEAM RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 UPCOMING SALE Sale of Property Acreage Auction Sale for John Neufeld Tenders will be received by the RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 for Saturday, June 26, 2021 – 9:30 am the following property: Duck Lake, SK Organized Hamlet of Mayfair Directions from Duck Lake: on Highway #212 – 11 miles (17 kms) west Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 3 Plan BM974 Ext. 0 to Hunter Road, ½ mile (.8 kms) north Building and Land JD 570 Skid Steer with 5 attachments, machinery, shop tools, wood working tools, complete line of upholstery equipment, All tenders are to be submitted, in a sealed envelope marked household, yard and garden, antiques, and collectables. “Tender” by July 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Include full name, mailing address and phone number, Please note – we will be following the Provincial COVID-19 Guidelines at this sale. purchase price tendered and a deposit of 10% of the purchase price. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Masks are Compulsory – We ask everyone to practice safe social distancing at all times. Submit to RM of Meeting Lake No. 466, Box 26, Mayfair, Sask. Check our Facebook page for more details S0M 1S0. Is sold on an “as is, where is” condition. BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the Prov. Lic. #335992 Box 552, Spiritwood, SK responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to bid price. Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 • Cell: 306-386-7110 The RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 reserves the right to reject Fred Walter 306-883-2797 • Cell: 306-883-7368 any or all tenders. www.boechlerschiraauction.com June 10, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 Spiritwood Seniors have big turnout for Strawberry Social

It was a long winter for sold bring in a profit Spiritwood’s Seniors. No around $1,600, which crib nights, no euchre will go toward hall ex- tournaments, and no penses and upkeep. bingo. Many were miss- The seniors are looking ing the well attended so- forward to being able to cial evenings and interac- visit again as restrictions tions with their friends. are eased. Normally this The Spiritwood Seniors event would have been Association, which looks accompanied by a bake after the Pioneer Centre, sale, coffee and tea, and a has been feeling the ef- good amount of visiting. fect of the pandemic’s While some were able restrictions. Hall rent- to visit outside the hall als and social events while respecting social normally bring in the distancing guidelines, income they require to the seniors are looking keep up with hall main- ahead to the day where tenance and utility bills. they can gather again Unfortunately, they have without having to keep 6 had to forgo many of feet apart. these events this year. On June 4, however, Making, assembling, and bagging desserts were (from left) Megan Allard, they were able to bring Roberta Wasden, Irene Marion, Rosanne Smith, Helen Mack, Cheryl Smith, back their popular and Joyce Willick. Strawberry Social with a slightly different format. Event organizers Rober- ta Wasden, Armand and CHECK IT OUT! Rosanne Smith, Helen Mack, and Joyce Willick www.shellbrookchronicle.com had been busy for a cou- www.spiritwoodherald.com ple of weeks collecting donations, organizing volunteers, and advertis- ing. John and Irene Roth were working the door at the PUBLIC NOTICE The Association was recent Seniors Association Strawberry Social unable to run the event PROPOSED XPLORNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY SELF SUPPORT INSTALLATION in 2020 as it was due to THE TAX ENFORCEMENT ACT come right on the heels of PUBLIC NOTICE: the initial lockdown. SALE OF LAND BY TENDER Proposed Xplornet Telecommunication facility: All told, 29 cake mixes Pursuant to the provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, the Town of Shellbrook offers for sale the following properties: • 45m self support tower with potential 6m With respect to this matter, the public is were donated by various L23, Block 4, Plan M3438 Lightning Rod. invited to provide written comments by members of the Spir- July 3, 2021 to the contact information Lot 16, Block 39, Plan 101944649 • Located within SW 5-51-4 W3M; Surface itwood Seniors Asso- Lot 3, Block 45, Plan 101898007 shown below. Please include a return Parcel #133183278 and to be accessed off address or contact information. ciation while Louis and Lots 8 & 9, Block 3, Plan M3438 (See Note 1) TWP510 onto an existing approach/access. Lots 19 & 20, Block 23, Plan CM4311 (See Note 2) SITE LOCATION MAP Irene Marion donated Lots 8 & 9, Block 2, Plan M2393 (See Note 2) • The facility will be fenced and will include a locked shelter located at the base of the tower oil and Wayne and Linda Condition of the Properties: Pauls donated eggs. The Note 1: There is a possibility of environmental contamination on this • The site will provide faster and reliable high Association purchased property. The buyer of this property will be responsible for any required speed internet and phone services in the general area of the Village of Canwood, SK. the strawberries and environmental assessment and remediation. whipping cream. Note 2: These properties are subject to a clean up and demolition order Further information may also be obtained through made pursuant to Bylaw 2018-03. To ensure proper drainage, extensive the following contact: A team of volunteers, landscaping will be required. Xplornet Communications Inc. (“Xplornet”) including the organizers Terms and Conditions of Sale c/o Vertex Professional Services Ltd. along with Shelley and The Town makes no representation or warranty with respect to the 4240 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4E6 Megan Allard, started state of the property or the suitability of any property for any purpose. Phone: 403-229-3969 preparing for the social Interested bidders may make arrangements to inspect prior to placing a Toll Free: 1-844-7VERTEX (783-7839) bid. All properties are accordingly sold on an “as is” basis. Fax: 403-244-1202 on Thursday. The team Email: [email protected] Tender Process was joined by Louis and Tenders shall be in writing, and shall be submitted in a sealed envelope Innovation, Science and Economic Development Irene Marion, Irene and marked “Property Tender”. Northern Saskatchewan District Office John Roth, and Cheryl 123-2nd Avenue South, 7th Floor The tender envelope shall include a deposit by way of certified cheque or Saskatoon, SK S7K 7E6 Smith on Friday to help bank draft in the amount of 10% of the bid price. Phone: 1-877-783-7757 serve up strawberry Tenders shall be delivered to the Town as follows: Fax: 306-975-4231 shortcakes to their cus- • By personal delivery to 71 Main Street, Shellbrook SK; or Email: [email protected] tomers. • By mail to Box 40, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 R.M. of Canwood No. 494 “Businesses were great Tenders must be received at the above address by 4:00 pm on Thursday, Box 10, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 June 17, 2021. Phone: 306-468-2014 at pre-ordering,” said Email: [email protected] The Town reserves the right to reject any and all tenders, and accordingly Helen Mack. She noted the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. that the association “re- The Town will inform any successful bidder no later than June 24, 2021 lies on the community and that bidder will have 30 days to tender the remainder of the purchase for help and the turnout prices by way of certified cheque, bank draft or solicitor’s trust cheque. was very well appreci- Deposits from unsuccessful bidders will be returned. ated.” Kelly Hoare Chief Administrative Officer Around 360 cakes were Opinion 4 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 10, 2021 Acknowledging our failings is the only way forward

Though it’s now been 15 years Indeed, the legacy of residen- since I set foot in a grade school tial schools was deemed shame- classroom as a student, I still ful enough that, in 2008, then- vaguely recall learning about Prime Minister Stephen Harper Canadian history in Grades 1 issued an apology on Canada’s through 12. behalf. (Well, one version of Canadian Yet, just a year later, his govern- history at least.) ment couldn’t find $1.5 million in It’s all a little hazy now, but I its budget to help the Truth and also remember learning about Jordan Reconciliation Commission of First Nations people, mostly Canada locate and identify the through the lens of the “brave” Twiss burial sites of residential school explorers who encountered them ~ victims. when they happened upon the News Editor It’s only one example, but it so land mass that would one day be- perfectly encapsulates our long- come Canada. standing practice of saying all the It’s taken more time than it should have, right things, and doing all the wrong ones, but time has added much nuance to the les- when it comes to First Nations, Métis and sons I learned as an impressionable grade Inuit people. schooler. Despite all our promises to do better, we What was once black and white is now have failed to close the socio-economic and brimming with colour. And though Canada healthcare gaps between Indigenous people is still many of the things I learned it was, and non-Indigenous Canadians. its legacy is also one of unspeakable cruelty, We have failed to end the overrepresenta- tragedy, and needless death. tion of Indigenous people in both the foster The past decade has driven home this care and justice systems. NDP: Sask. goes from worst to point time and time again. Yet nothing hit And we (or, more accurately, current quite as hard as the recent discovery of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau) have failed bodies of up to 215 residential school victims to deliver clean water to First Nations Re- on the grounds of the former Kamloops In- serves. second worst minimum wage dian Residential School in B.C. Despite all the ways in which we’ve failed The discovery was a shock, prompting to atone for our history, there are still too NDP Leader Ryan wage in Canada,” said eryone and hurting local a national outpouring of support for First many people who would prefer for Canada Meili slammed the Sask. Meili. businesses. Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. But if we to wash its hands of the past, and too many Party’s announcement “Saskatchewan work- “Premier Scott Moe’s had all been taught a more accurate version people who believe our First Nations people of a 36 cent increase to ers deserve so much bet- lack of leadership is leav- of Canadian history, none of us would have should bear the burden of healing alone. the minimum wage as of ter, and the economic ing working families be- been surprised. They want to see an end to Canada holding Oct. 1, 2021 as “abysmal” recovery we all want to hind,” said Meili. Canada’s residential schools operated itself accountable, when, in truth, we haven’t and an insult to front- see won’t mean much if “For local businesses from the 1870s to 1996, when the last school begun to do so in the ways that truly matter. line workers who have it doesn’t include work- to succeed in their recov- shutdown. During this time, at least 150,000 They downplay the legacy of residen- sacrificed so much over ing families being able to ery, they need Saskatch- children were removed from their families, tial schools, by saying those who ran them the course of the COV- get back on their feet.” ewan families who can homes, and cultures. “meant well” and removed the children from ID-19 pandemic. As of Oct. 1 only New afford to spend locally. And, while in the “care” of these schools, far worse conditions on reserves. And they “Workers in this prov- Brunswick will have a We need a strong mini- at least 4,100 of these children died, either downplay the deaths of the victims, too, with ince have done every- lower minimum wage in mum wage and a real from disease, neglect or abuse. glib statements about child mortality rates thing that the govern- Canada. jobs plan to build a bet- The true number of deaths will never be in the past. ment and public health Meili noted that Sas- ter province and a better known, because most of the schools’ records Our First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people officials have asked of katchewan’s low mini- economy for everyone.” were poorly kept or have been destroyed. deserve closure, healing, and a chance to them – and in return mum wage hurts work- Saskatchewan New Suffice to say, the bodies discovered in Ka- move forward. Premier Scott Moe has ing people and the Democrats have consis- mloops aren’t the only ones buried without They can’t do this while we, as a nation, rewarded them with the economy as whole, driv- tently called for a $15 dignity on the grounds of residential schools. continue to deny the full truth of our history. second-lowest minimum ing down wages for ev- minimum wage.

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A strong and growing and stimulus in response to number of people in Sas- • June 1, 2021 – Red COVID-19. katchewan are getting Leaf Pulp Ltd. an- Highlights include: vaccinated. This is driv- nounced a $350 • Completion of a multi- ing down COVID-19 case million wheatstraw- year, multi-passing numbers and hospitaliza- based pulp mill for lane project on High- tions, and helping to ease Regina, Canada’s first way 7 from Saskatoon public health orders. non-wood pulp mill. to the Saskatchewan/ Recently, Step 1 of our Regina-based Brandt Alberta border; Re-Opening Roadmap Group of Companies also NADINE • Highway 2 passing HON. SCOTT MOE, HON. JEREMY WILSON HARRISON began with household PREMIER recently announced plans lanes north of Prince MLA MLA gathering limits expand- ~ to hire 1,000 new employ- Albert; ~ ~ ing up to 10 people and MLA for Rosthern - ees with half of those new Saskatchewan • Highway 3 passing Meadow attendance at worship ser- Shellbrook hires to occur in Saskatch- Rivers lanes west of Prince Lake Toll Free: Toll Free: Toll Free: vices, public gatherings, 1-855-793-3422 ewan. 1-888-763-0615 Albert; 1-877-234-6669 and table limits at restau- [email protected] Saskatchewan’s Tar- [email protected] • Highway 5 passing [email protected] rants all increasing. Youth geted Mineral Exploration lanes east of Saska- and adult outdoor sports produce, create local jobs Incentive (TMEI) Pro- cial Park will notice work toon; • Highway 18 pav- are now able to resume as and support economic gram has attracted $9.8 has already begun to re- • Highway 7 passing ing partnership with well. growth. million of investment over pave the access road lead- lanes west of Kinder- Lake Alma; Step 2 of our Re-Open- • March 22, 2021 – the past year with compa- ing to the park, the Under- sley; • Highway 55 grade ing Roadmap is scheduled Richardson Inter- nies completing drill pro- wood campground loops, • Highway 8 resurfac- and paving near Car- to begin June 20th. This national announced grams for gold, silver, cop- the boat launch and park- ing north of Mooso- rot River; means no capacity limits the doubling of their per, nickel, cobalt, zinc, ing lot. Access roads lead- min; • Highway 322 resur- on retail, personal care canola crush capacity and platinum group ele- ing to Good Spirit Lake • Highway 11 bridge facing near Rowan’s services, bars, and restau- in Yorkton to be the ments. This is leading to a and Danielson Provincial work near Lumsden; Ravine; rants; further increases largest in Canada; gold rush and the world’s Park will also be repaved. • Highway 12 passing • Highway 905 gravel to private gathering sizes; • April 22, 2021 – Car- first carbon neutral cop- Investments in Sas- lanes north of Mar- upgrade from Cigar and organized indoor gill announced a $350 per mine. katchewan parks will tensville; Lake to Mclean Lake; sports and recreational million investment to Saskatchewan’s Acceler- improve boat launches, • Highway 14 passing and activities allowed to re- build a state-of-the- ated Site Closure Program parking lots, park roads lanes west of Saska- • Various culverts and sume. art canola crush facil- (ASCP) has also seen and pathways as well as toon to Asquith; bridge rehabilitations Step 3 is within reach. ity in Regina; strong uptake and success campground areas. • Highway 15 resurfac- and replacements. Once 70 per cent of all • April 26, 2021 – Vi- during its first year with Meanwhile, the Minis- ing west of Highway 2 While construction in- eligible residents ages 12 terra announced the more than 500 Saskatch- try of Highways is making junction; evitably causes delays, we and older have received building of the world’s ewan companies working significant improvements • Highway 16 passing can look forward to better, their first vaccine and at largest integrated on inactive oil&gas sites. to thin-membrane surface lanes west of Yorkton safer roads and highways. least three weeks have canola crush plant With travel to other highways, passing lanes, to Springside; Construction and mainte- passed from the start of outside Regina; provinces currently dis- municipal roads, and air- • Highway 16 passing nance updates are posted Step 2, the last two public • May 25, 2021 – Ceres couraged due to the pan- ports. This is a part of lanes east of Clavet to on the Highway Hotline at health orders – event and announced a $350 demic, many of us look the province’s $2 billion Highway 6 junction; https://hotline.gov.sk.ca/. gathering size limits and million investment to forward to enjoying pro- indoor masking – will be build a canola crush vincial parks. Visitors to removed. facility in Northgate; Rowan’s Ravine Provin- Our goal is simple: pro- tect people so we can re- open safely. This could Lake Country Co-op happen as early as July Invites applications for the following positions 11 if we meet our vacci- at our Shellbrook C-Store Location: nation target by June 20. Part Time Pump Attendant, Part Time Clerk/Cashier, Residents who have not Part Time Sandwich Artist received their first dose of The successful candidates will be well organized, capable of attaining a high level of production, with a minimum amount the COVID-19 vaccine are of supervision. They are honest and trustworthy, are results- strongly encouraged to oriented, and strive to be the best in what they do. They must have the ability to lift heavy objects, manual labour is required. book an appointment and Must have a positive and upbeat attitude – ability to live the stick it to COVID. Those Brand. They have the ability to work in a fast paced, guest facing who have are reminded, environment and have a flexible work schedule. Our Lake Country Co-op team provides a range of products and once eligible, that it is services to support our member – owners. Through the work equally important to fol- that we do we help build, fuel, feed and grow our communities low up that first dose with together. If you have a positive, upbeat attitude apply today in person at our a second. Shellbrook C-Store to be part of the Lake Country Co-op team. As life returns to normal ATTN: Matthew Bruce and we focus on our eco- Team Leader, Shellbrook C-Store nomic recovery, workers [email protected] or 306-747-2777 We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to and families in our prov- continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. ince have a lot to look for- ward to. Over the past few months, Saskatchewan has welcomed major in- vestments that will add www.lakecountryco-op.crs value to the products we 6 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 10, 2021 Highlights of a Shellbrook Town Council meeting

Shellbrook’s town council met for its Up first, council addressed a discre- nied a discretionary use permit for a re- Council also wondered if the town regular meeting via teleconference on tionary use permit to allow a shipping cycling compound for plastic grain bins might benefit from having an economic Monday, June 7. container to be put on the lot owned on lot belonging to DNA Tire. Though development officer. In attendance were Mayor Amund Ot- by Adam Brad Welding. While council council denied the permit, it agreed to In one final update from minor sports, terson, councillors Larry Batten, Bruce wasn’t opposed to the permit, and there talk to the applicant about alternatives. Councillor Ledding reported that minor Clements, John Hughes, Cheryl Led- were no objections from the public, With the public hearings concluded, ball would be running until the end of ding, Brent Miller, and Kathleen Nord- council said the permit would need to council moved on to provide oral re- June, with provincial teams continuing ing, and the town’s CAO, Kelly Hoare. prohibit welding gases or other com- ports, starting with the CAO’s report. into July. Shellbrook will be hosting the Mayor Otterson called the meeting bustible substances from being stored In an update on the pending cannabis U14 provincials at some point in July. to order at 4 p.m., and council began in the container. facility at the old Shellbrook Hospital, Shifting to new business, council by approving the agenda for the meet- Up next, council swiftly approved an Hoare informed council that an inspec- began with some simple housekeep- ing and adopting the minutes of its May application for a basement suite to be tion was tentatively scheduled for mid- ing, including the approval of the 2020 17 regular meeting. With no business added to a residence being relocated to June (depending on COVID). After this draft financial statements as prepared arising from said minutes, council ac- a new lot after receiving no objections point, all the licensing hurdles could be by Sensus Chartered Professional Ac- knowledged its correspondence, ap- from ratepayers. cleared, allowing the facility to open up. countants, and the abatement of taxes proved payment of its regular accounts, Finally, in response to a number of Council also discussed multiple rate- on a number of town-owned properties. then moved on to a trio of public hear- ratepayer objections and concerns payer complaints about problems with Council then carried a motion to re- ings. about the potential for pests, council de- dandelions. Though it noted that it does name Grid Road 693 to 2 St W, Railway seem to be a bad year for the weeds, it Ave S to Elevator Road, and Hospital agreed it wouldn’t be feasible or respon- Street to Spencer Drive. SPIRITWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY sible for the town to spray everywhere. Moving on, council carried a motion In talk about Highway 3, Councillor to enter into an agreement with Hidden Contract Opportunity - Housing Manager Miller encouraged the town to reach Hills for the purposes of administration The Spiritwood Housing Authority is seeking the services of a contracted Housing out to the province and encourage it to of the cart sheds located on Lots B, 1 & Manager. As an independent contractor, the Manager is responsible for the day consider expanding its planned twin- 2, Block 39, Plan 84PA00186. Under the to day management of the housing portfolio. The Spiritwood Housing Authority ning of the highway to include the Shell terms of the agreement, the golf course manages a portfolio of 28 senior housing units and 11 family units/houses. River crossing, due to the number of ac- will pay the town an annual lease of cidents that happen in and around that $1,000 and take over all responsibili- The Manager is responsible for the overall management of the portfolio including stretch of road. Miller also suggested ties for the lots and sheds. the following duties: that it could be worth considering do- Council then carried a motion to • Application management ing some paving in town this year, given have the municipal office remain open • Tenant Selection, leasing and tenant management that paving crews are already going to on Thursday, July 1 (Canada Day) and • Rent collections, including arrears and other charges be doing work in the area. close on July 2 instead. • Income verification and rent calculation Providing an update on the proposed After councillors received some ques- • Supervising and coordinating care-taking and maintenance services water pipeline to Shellbrook, Miller said tions and complaints had come in re- • Preparing scopes of work, obtaining quotes for work and administering he and Ken Danger of PARWU would garding fire bans, Hoare explained contracts be meeting with the R.M. of Shellbrook that the town always implements fire • Preparing payment vouchers council at its meeting, after hearing bans in conjunction with the R.M. of • Completing inspection of buildings that there were some councillors op- Shellbrook to avoid any confusion, re- • Preparing budgets and monitoring financial results posed to the plan. gardless of whether or not the fire risk • Preparing reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors Miller also reported that there’s been is higher in the R.M. Council largely • All general administrative duties talk that the project may need an en- agreed the policy makes sense as is. • Attending Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and training sessions vironmental assessment impact study Later on, council continued its previ- before it can proceed. Expressing con- ous discussions about recreation and The contractor requires working knowledge and experience in general fusion over why the study would be culture costs and budgeting. It was administration, financial management and building maintenance. The contractor must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills necessary for a water pipeline, Miller mostly a retread of previous talks, but and be able to provide services cooperatively to individuals and groups of varying said it was being looked into. If a study council agreed it needs to consult with backgrounds. A high degree of discretion and confidentiality is required. is required, it would add as much as $1 user groups to find ways to cut costs, in- million to the costs of the project and crease reviews, and reduce the culture Interested parties can direct inquiries and/or submit expressions of interest in extend it by at least a year. and recreation deficits. writing to: In reviewing the commercial devel- Wrapping up the meeting, council ap- Michael Swityk, Chairman opment committee report, council dis- pointed Councillor Batten as the town’s Spiritwood Housing Authority cussed the need to find new ways to lure representative on a newly formed Air- Box 388 Spiritwood, SK S0J 2M0 commercial and industrial business to port Steering Committee, and approved Phone: Michael Swityk, 306-883-7533 town. Using the example of Estevan, the terms of the reference for the Swim- E-mail: [email protected] councillor Miller suggested that council ming Pool Steering Committee. consider incentives, such as a five-year With nothing further to discuss, The deadline for written expressions of interest is June 18, 2021 and must tax holiday or selling unused lots for as council adjourned for the evening. Its include references with phone numbers. little as $1. next meeting in on Monday, July 5.

Saskatchewan Kids Return to Play

Outdoor team sports and activities have resumed as part of Step 1 of the Re-Opening Roadmap. Indoor sports and activities are scheduled to start with the beginning of Step 2 on June 20th. The reinstatement of the Active Families Benefit makes the cost of children’s sports and activities more affordable for families.

Nadine Wilson Hon. Jeremy Harrison Hon. Scott Moe, Premier You can learn more at saskatchewan.ca MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers MLA for Meadow Lake MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Agriculture June 10, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 7 Canola meal could soon find its market

It is interesting how tioning whether farm- require savvy marketing, other additives. More likely in the short some ideas pop up for ers can produce enough and new market develop- As consumers show term, will be the bioplas- various people at the canola without Calvinpushing ment to make that side of interest, the food sector tics field. same time. rotations too far, to keep things profitable. has actively promoted There is huge interest Such certainty appears the facilities hummingDaniels In terms of new mar- such products – in par- in plastics that will actu- to be what might happen along. On Agriculture kets, two seem to offer a ticular the fast food sec- ally degrade in nature/ moving forward as Sas- On the oil side, the huge upside, if research tor with non-meat burg- landfills. Where many katchewan prepares to healthy aspects of canola can find a way to make ers. current plastics are des- produce literally moun- oil for human consump- Calvin the meal work in those Canola meal is a good tined to be decades long tains of canola meal in tion, and an expected Daniels sectors. protein source, but it garbage in our landfills the very near future. surge in demand for bio- ~ The first is rather ob- has not proven very pal- and oceans, a bioplastic The three new canola diesel, bode well for sales vious, human consump- atable. It has been the would actually degrade. crushing plants, two at for crushers. tion. Achilles’ Heel for the Canola meal could be Regina and one at North But what about the cally found its way into There is significant product even in the live- one of the source mate- Portal, and a major ex- other side of the crush the feed market, par- interest, at least from a stock sector. rials for such plastics, pansion to an existing fa- industry – the meal — ticularly the dairy sector portion of consumers, in If researchers can again with research and cility in Yorkton, all an- that is essentially the stateside, and to China meat substitutes made make canola meal work development. nounced in the last few leftover portion of the for fish farms. But with up of various plant pro- in the current wave of The meal is essentially weeks have to have those process? massive growth in meal tein sources with added meat substitutes it can a resource waiting for in the industry ques- Canola meal has typi- production, it is going to flavours, chemicals and be a huge market. markets. Charity Steer Auction teaches life’s lessons to 4-H kids Since 2001, the Charity Steer Auction and more than half of those people need the hardest work has been feeding, wa- the community, it’s all about teaching the at the Prince Albert Regional 4-H Show radiation treatment. CT simulators aid in tering, grooming, and caring for Charity kids the ins and outs of raising livestock. and Sale has raised more than $175,000 this treatment by providing each patient’s since October 2020. Beyond the basics of animal care, the les- for local charities and causes, including medical team with the images they need “Feed and water are number one,” son also includes the financial side of the the Rose Garden Hospice and Ronald to determine the most effective, efficient, Feige said. “They have to get that precise livestock business. McDonald House. and exact radiation treatment plan pos- so they’re not feeding the steer too much “There’s a record book that goes into This year, however, the cause is very sible. and they’re not feeding him too little. You this, as well. It has feed charts, which in- personal to the members of the Wild “We have two families in our club that want the right marbling and the right fin- dicate what you fed the animal, and how Rose 4-H club, who have cared for this are dealing with cancer this year. We ish on the steer.” much that would have cost you,” Feige year’s charity steer (aptly named Charity) thought we would choose something Though the club’s adult members are said. “It’s like a budget, so you know how and were given the opportunity to choose that was close to home,” Feige said of the always around to lend a hand, the charity much you put in your steer. Then, when where the funds would be directed. club’s charity decision. steer auction is primarily a kid’s project you sell the steer, you figure out whether “We try to give back to the commu- While this weekend’s Charity Steer and the kids are the ones who put in the or not you made money.” nity, because the community gives to us Auction is what the Wild Rose 4-H Club work, even when it comes to breaking the For more information on the Wild Rose with the auction of the steer and in other and the other clubs are most excited for, it steers. 4-H Club, or the Charity Steer Auction, ways through donations,” Wild Rose 4-H takes a lot of work to get everything ready Like the life lesson about giving back to contact Feige at 306-747-7488. member Angie Feige said. “It’s important for the big day and a lot of help from the to teach the kids to give back, and that broader community is required. PRINCE ALBERT LIVESTOCK SALES To consign cattle or will carry on. It’s a life lesson.” This year’s steer was donated by JGL A division of Northern Livestock Sales With the Cancer Foundation of Sas- Livestock, and the feed was sponsored for on-farm appraisals katchewan raising funds to bring a 4D Proventa. Additionally, Prince Albert CT simulator the Saskatoon Cancer Cen- Canadian Tire, and owner Malcolm Jen- please contact Brent, tre, the Wild Rose 4-H decided to support kins, have once again stepped up and the initiative with the proceeds from this agreed to match the donations for the Glen, Boyd or Frederick year’s Charity Steer Auction. charity steer. Each year, as many as 5,600 people in For the Wild Rose 4-H Club, including Saskatchewan are diagnosed with cancer the Oleksyn family and all the members, Mon., June 14, 2021 Regular Sale 9:30 a.m.

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teamwww.teamauctionsales.com facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Glen Brent 306-240-5340 • Glen 306-960-4732 • Boyd 306-841-7998 • Frederick 306-227-9505 Wild Rose 4-H Club member Allison Oleksyn stands with the 2021 charity Office 306-763-8463 ~ Fax 306-763-4620 steer. Photo credit: Terry Oleksyn For market info visit: www.northernlivestocksales.ca 8 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 10, 2021 Shellbrook U11 Knights win big in home opener

With outdoor sports re- Shellbrook Sports Grounds with a deep blast to centre showed great patience at of two innings and retired runs, before new pitcher suming across the prov- and road matches in PA. field to take an early 3-0 the plate in the bottom of three batters on strikeouts Marek Tait closed out the ince, Saskatchewan’s sum- In its first game at home, lead. the second, earning walks in the sixth. His Royals ri- game for the win. mer soundtrack is set to be the U11 Knights squad Shaking off some jitters and getting well-timed hits. val, meanwhile, managed the ping of aluminum base- proved itself more than up on the sticks, the Knights The performance allowed to keep the Knights from ball bats. to the task of competing loaded the bases in their the Knights to tally five scoring any more runs. The U11 Shellbrook with its rivals from the city, first turn at the plate. How- runs and take a 6-5 lead. Closing out the game Knights made plenty of uncrowning the Royals by ever, solid fielding from the As per league rules, with a half inning, the music in their inaugural a score of 10-7 in a strong Royals allowed them to teams are only allowed to Knights allowed the Roy- home opener on Thursday showing on the mound and score just a single run. score five runs per inning, als to load up the evening, as they played at the plate. The Royals would then so the Knights’ impressive bases and tally host to the Prince Albert The Royals were up to bat capitalize on some fielding second inning forced the two late Royals. first in the opening inning, errors by the Knights in the action to the third before The team, founded and with Ty Keywoski earning top of the second inning, three outs were recorded. coached by Jamie Cap- the nod as starting pitcher cashing in two more runs In another league rule, ner, is participating in the for the Knights. Despite to push the score to 5-1. aimed at promoting proper Prince Albert Minor Ball a solid performance from The strong start by arm development, pitchers League, and will split its Keywoski, the Royals man- their rivals seems to have are only allowed to throw two-month season be- aged to get two runners on served as inspiration for 40 pitches before they have tween home games at the base and send them home the Knights, as the batters to take longer breaks be- tween their next turn as pitcher. So, it was lefty Canden Olsen who took the mound for the Knights in the third and fourth innings. In an impressive outing, Olsen shutdown the Royals’ of- Ty Keywoski earned the start on the mound for the fence in both innings with Knights. support from his fielders. For their part, the Knights continued to tack on the points, pushing the score to 9-5 on a grounder to outfield from Caleb Philp in the third, and then to 10-5 on a bases loaded walk in the fourth. Where the first half of Shellbrook U11 Knights Coach Jamie Capner leads his team in a pre-game the game was an offensive huddle and cheer. showdown, the fifth and sixth innings became a pitcher’s duel. Replacing Olsen on the mound, Philp surrendered First baseman Marek Tait digs a ball out of the dirt Praise & Worship no points over the course to record the out. Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed.

PARTNERS IN FAITH SEVENTH DAY ------Lutheran/United/ ADVENTIST Gideons International Christchurch Anglican, 407 - 2nd Ave .E, of Canada 137-2nd St. W. Shellbrook Battlefords Camp Spiritwood Sat., 9:45 am - Phone Art Martynes Worship 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School (306) 389-4633 Rev. Sarah Urano Sat., 11:00 am - Worship ------EVANGELICAL FREE UNITED /ANGLICAN Broadcast on VOAR 92.1 FM Mont Nebo Worship Services Wed., 7:30 pm - Glaslyn Pastor Liviu Tilihoi Bible Study & Prayer Time is on the sign 306-747-3398 Sun., 10:30 am - Worship Rev. Kun Kim ------Pastor Bill Klumpenhower Rev. Don Skinner MENNONITE ------BRETHREN Caleb Philp connects on a pitch and sends the ball to the outfield, allowing LAKELAND CATHOLIC Glenbush COMMUNITY CHURCH the Knights to score two runs. SUNDAY 10:00 am - Sunday School Spiritwood - 11:15 a.m. Spiritwood Worship 10:50 am Sun., 11 am - Worship Leoville - 9:30 a.m. ------Chitek Lake - Closed for Service & Sunday School FIELDS OF HOPE the Season ------Everyone Welcome (HOFFNUNGSFELDER) BELBUTTE FULL SATURDAY MENNONITE CHURCH GOSPEL Shell Lake - 2:00 p.m. Glenbush 11 am Worship Service Medstead - 6 p.m. Worship - 10:00 am 1st Sun., 7:30 pm Father Ramel Macapeia ------Hymn Sing ------BETHEL Pastor Floyd Berg PARTNERS IN Medstead ------WORSHIP 1st Sunday, 10 am - COWBOY CHURCH Shell Lake Worship Spiritwood Worship Services Pastor David Jensen Every Wednesday Night Sunday 9:00 a.m. 3rd Sunday - 10 am 7 pm Pastor Sarah Urano Worship Spiritwood Legion Hall 306-841-7333 Pastor Rick Martin ------Pastor David Jensen June 10, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 9 One province, one library card, one pandemic

Submitted by Nancy Carswell while wearing the bone conduction head- Alan Carswell knows when he picks up set although the vacuum cleaner does his family’s holds at the Shellbrook Public drown out my book.” Library to walk in with a bag to carry them Alanna and Nancy admit that the arrival out. His last pickup was a surprise though. of their record number of holds requires He needed more than one bag. Fortunate- planning. Nancy explains, “Some of these ly, Librarian Dian Campbell was prepared books will have holds on them so they with a sturdy box. cannot be renewed. As well as request- Nancy and Alanna Carswell are avid ing books when I come across titles, I’ve readers and immeasurably grateful for the chosen Mondays to check my online SILS Saskatchewan Information Library Ser- account to renew and decide which books vices Consortium (SILS) “One Province, have precedence. I see in this batch The One Library Card” system. Science of Storytelling has zero renewals Alanna is especially grateful because so I’ll put that on top of the pile.” due to the pandemic her master’s in li- While Nancy does appreciate Libby for brary information and archival studies is browsing online, she also appreciates the online. “During spring session, I’m taking Shellbrook Public Library’s online evening a course on picturebooks. If I were on cam- book club. “The evening book club is my pus at the University of British Columbia, I favourite kind. We talk about the many would have ready access to their collection books we are reading rather than sharing of illustrated children’s books. Our one one book. I join the Zoom meeting and province, one library card system means Library patrons Alanna and Nancy Carswell felt like it was Christmas in June note titles and authors mentioned. If it is that I can request from hundreds of li- when their latest batches of books on hold arrived at the Shellbrook Library. fiction, I’ll look first for the audio book in braries in the province. For example, for a Libby. If Libby doesn’t have it, I’ll order major assignment, I’m doing a comparison hears about a book, logs into her SILS Nancy was challenged to feed her fiction the hard copy. If it is non-fiction, I’ll order of different versions of my favourite chil- account, and sees if the book is available. addiction. Library visits were impossible the hard copy because I’ve become com- dren’s story, “The Little Red Hen.” While Nine times out of ten it is. “I’m commit- because of the lockdown. “I couldn’t walk pulsive about keeping the “good parts.” I I did download the first known printing ted to reconciliation and decolonization in and browse. Although it seems a tan- mark the good parts with book darts then from 1874, having the 2018 print version for environmental stewardship through gent, I found both over- and in-ear head- use my computer’s speech-to-text to tran- of The Little Green Hen in my hands gives social justice. In my workplace and my ac- sets discomforting. Pre-COVID-19, a col- scribe them into a Word doc that begins me the child’s experience of the book.” tivism, I have been cultivating a personal league had let me try his bone conduction with the book’s citation. These good parts As an instructional designer, Nancy Car- land acknowledgement. I heard about We headset. I treated myself to a pair for my are good resources for both my work and swell helps instructors put their courses All Go Back to the Land, went online, and birthday and began using the library’s eB- my activism. For example, I recently used online. As an activist, she researches is- it arrived in my bag. Alanna got the box.” ook app Libby. I use Libby to browse SILS some quotes from George Lakoff’s The sues. In her work and her activism, she At the beginning of the pandemic, online for books and download them to ALL NEW Don’t Think of an Elephant!” my phone. I’m doing mostly audiobooks To learn more about the Shellbrook Pub- because I can listen while exercising or do- lic Library services and/or to join a book ing household tasks. I especially appreci- club, call Librarian Dian Campbell at 306- Community Calendar ate that I can hear environmental sounds 747-3419. ~ SPIRITWOOD: Wapiti Regional Library - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm; Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm LEOVILLE: Wapiti Regional Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm; Shell Lake Legion observes Thursday 10 am - 2 pm SHELL LAKE: Wapiti Regional Library - Curb Side Pickup. Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm; Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm ~ Decoration Day BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm; Friday 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Contact us for more info 306-497-3130, www. Submitted by Gwen honour our veterans. greetings from the Vil- wapitilibrary.ca. Stringer-Klassen Our president, Com- lage and gave a very BIG RIVER: Wapiti Library - Appointment Only. Wednesday 11:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thursday 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. Phone # 306-469-2152 On the beautiful Sat- rade Christine Wollms, thought provoking ad- CANWOOD: Canwood Branch of Wapiti Regional Library. Appointment only. Tues- urday morning of June led a short program, with dress. day 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday 10 am - 4 pm; Friday 12 pm - 4 pm. Call 306-468-2501 to 5, 2021, the Shell Lake Comrade David Jensen We laid a wreath at book a slot. Legion Branch #15 met relaying a message and each of the 47 crosses in DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Appointment only. Monday 2 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday 10 at the Shell Lake Cem- prayer. our Veteran’s Plot, and am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon etery with a small group Her Worship, Mayor concluded the morning LEASK: Wapiti Library & Legacy Gallery Hours - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 10:30 am of family and friends to Anita Weiers, brought with coffee and muffins. - 5 pm; Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm MARCELIN: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm; Thursday 2 pm - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 2 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Limited capacity - Monday 2 pm - 6 pm; Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm; Wednesday 2 pm - 8 pm; Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm; Friday 9 am - 4 pm.

TRIPLE YOUR ADVERTISING We’ll advertise your important community event in our Community Calendar FREE for two weeks prior to the event with purchase of a 2 column x 2” Display ad for only: $60.00 plus G.S.T. - A savings of over 30% Available to Non-Profit & Community Organizations Only Call Now For Further Details “Don’t miss out on letting your Community and others know of your event!” Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Ph: 306-747-2442 • Fax: 306-747-3000 • Email: chads@sbchron. com Wreaths were laid at each of the 47 crosses in the Shell Lake Cemetery’s Vet- eran’s Plot, when the local legion observed Decoration Day on June 5. 10 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 10, 2021 Lions bring Project Pride to Grade 1 classes

Lions Foundation of Canada runs and Hartley Clark, on June 1. The duo Lions Project Pride each year. The pro- were there to hand out Canadian flags gram has two main goals, fostering to Grade 1 students, along with certifi- pride in being Canadian and raising cates that describe Canadian diversity. funds to support Guide Dogs of Cana- Due to current public health restric- da. tions, the project was done entirely Spiritwood Lions Cheyenne and outside this year. Fortunately, the Li- Brooklyn Orange made a trip to both ons and the Grade 1 students had fan- Spiritwood Elementary Schools, Rivier tastic weather.

Children from the Hartley Clark Elementary 1st grade class participating in Project Pride. Spiritwood to borrow money for new Sewage Pumping Stations The Town of Spiritwood and the provincial govern- the funding to support the will be decommissioning ment up to $703,930. The Town of Spiritwood’s proj- Children from the Rivier Elementary 1st grade class participating in Project and replacing two sewage program requires a munici- ect. Pride. pumping stations and two pal investment portion. The The contracting bid was generators as part of the Town of Spiritwood plans awarded to Con-Tech Gen- Investing in Canada Infra- to borrow $950,000 during eral Contractors Ltd. The Good News structure Program — Sew- this year, with a repayment total estimated cost of the age Pumping Station Project. period of 15 years. project is expected to be ~ Through the program, Both federal and provin- $2,266,000. Construction is We remain a community of God. Always the federal government will cial governments recently expected to start later this contribute up to $844,800 announced their portions of year. By Jonathan Worrall, watching so many open their hearts to those Student Minister, in need. Knox United Church We celebrated, sharing in one another’s This is the last article I will be contrib- joys and milestones. We mourned the loss Praise & Worship uting to the Shellbrook Chronicle. As I fin- of members of our community, family and ished typing that sentence, I leaned back friends. We lamented the suspension of in- Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. in my chair, thinking, ‘where has the time person worship. We supported one another LUTHERAN CHURCH ------EVANGELICAL FREE gone?’ I thought back to my first article for during the extended period of isolation. In Zion - Canwood IMMANUEL Big River the paper, about all of the people that I have spite of the hardship of isolation, there are Sunday School, LUTHERAN 11:00 a.m. - Worship met, the congregants that I have spent time many things for which I am extremely grate- Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Parkside Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. St. John’s - Shellbrook Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 with, connected with, and gotten to know, ful, memories which will remain with me, Sunday School, 11 a.m. - Worship about the local, national and international long after I depart. Live-stream worship ------306-469-2258 events that have transpired since I arrived Visiting congregants in the nursing home service on Facebook, ANGLICAN CHURCH Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo here nearly twenty months ago. I started off (prior to the outbreak), visiting with congre- Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Leask - All Saint’s Bible Study & Prayer as a green but ambitious student minister gants in their homes, working with so many Rev. Emmanuel Aristide Sunday, 9 a.m. - Service ------St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship with no prior experience in ministry, but I wonderful people on the various church PENTECOSTAL Sunday, 11 a.m. Service Pastor Bill Klumpenhower will leave Shellbrook Knox United-educat- committees and council. The trips to visit an CHURCH Re-opening for services ------ed, experienced, and wiser (depending on elderly congregant, watching the room light Parkside CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship Sun. Mar. 14, 2021, 11 a.m. who you ask, I suppose). up as she and a fellow member of the church Canwood - Christ Church Debden Pastor Daniel Mooseely Sun. Mass - 9:30 a.m. I have obtained my Masters of Divinity. played music together. The Remembrance 306-747-3572 Sunday, 11 a.m. - Service My student ministry is nearly complete, and Day service. The first Christmas we shared Shellbrook ------Fr. Dong Doan Big River - Sacred Heart while I am excited for my future in minis- as a community; going caroling, spreading Adult Study UNITED CHURCH Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass try, there remains an element of reluctance the season’s joy to others. There were the 9:30 a.m. Shellbrook - Knox United Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Whitefish in leaving the community, missing those book clubs full of laughter and wonderful Sun., 10 am - Worship Pastor David Bodvarson 306-747-3434 Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. people who have had such an impact upon discussion. Delivering printed services to 306-747-7235 Victoire Student Minister Canwood Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. my time here, as well as lamenting the loss congregants who are unable to join online Jon Worrall 11:00 a.m. - Worship Fr. Dong Doan of the community of faith, the church is dis- worship services, visiting with congregants Big River Pastor Glenn Blazosek St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook banding; there is a certain sense of finality as they gardened., too many memories to fit Sundays 306-468-2138 Mass - Sunday 11 a.m. with my departure. in such a short article. Leask Gospel Tabernacle 10 a.m.. - Worship Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. St. Henry’s - Leask As a community of faith (like every other Regardless of what the future may hold, at Anglican Church Mass - Sunday - 9 a.m. denomination), we went through a rough in spite of the church disbanding, I truly be- Pastor Lorne Valuck Rev. Dave Whalley ------Mistawasis 306-747-2804 nd th and startling transition/transformation lieve that we will remain a community. The SOVEREIGN GRACE 2 & 4 Sundays, 1:30 p.m. with the outbreak of COVID-19. I am truly ties that were formed will remain. Moreover, BAPTIST CHURCH ------Fr. Phong Tran thankful that I was able to not only be wel- we remain children of God and followers of Currently meeting in MENNONITE ------BRETHREN CHURCH comed into the community, but that we were the way. As it is written, “For I am convinced homes on Sunday morning SEVENTH DAY & Wednesday evenings Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel ADVENTIST able as a community to join together in wor- that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor Leask 306-466-4498 109 Railway Ave. W. ship, eating meals together, having coffee, rulers, nor things present, nor things to 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Marcelin 306-226-4615 Blaine Lake Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School ------visiting with those congregants in the nurs- come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor 306-497-3316 Sat., 11:00 am -Worship ing home, and being part of the wider com- anything else in all creation, will be able to PRESBYTERIAN Pastor: Rick Schellenberg Mistawasis Broadcast on munity; part of the Ministerial Association separate us from the love of God in Christ Sunday worship Sunday, 10:30 a.m. VOAR 92.1 FM – the Christmas Hampers remain a high- Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39) 11:00 a.m. Worship Pastor Liviu Tilihoi light for me, as it is truly faith-affirming, Amen. Rev. Katherine Bretzlaff ------306-747-3398 Sports June 10, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 11 Oilers’ great expectations fall short

‘Great Expectations’ has thing, Gretzky’s support- find a talented supporting Brad Dickson, via Twit- • Mike Bianchi of the already been taken as a ing cast was far superior cast for McDavid and turn ter, after miraculously no Orlando Sentinel, on Twit- book title, but perhaps the to the one currently aiding those great expectations one was hurt when two ter, after a fan dumped Edmonton Oilers can use McDavid and his superstar into positive results. small planes collided over popcorn on Washington’s it as a subtitle to their re- sidekick, Leon Draisaitl. If • Patti Dawn Swansson, Denver: “Meanwhile, ev- Russell Westbrook: “The flections on an abbreviated Gretzky was resting on the on Twitter: “In the end, ery year at least one ma- fan has been identified as 2020-21 National Hockey bench, the likes of Mark the Winnipeg Jets out- jor-league baseball player Orville Redenbacher.” League season. Messier, Jari Kurri, Glenn Connored the Edmonton misses half the season af- • Comedy writer Alex With the best player in Anderson and Paul Coffey Oilers. Goaltender Connor ter injuring himself with a Kaseberg: “In a TMZ vid- the world in their lineup, could take over, and domi- BRUCE Hellebuyck was the decid- can opener or dental floss.” eo, Aaron Rodgers is in and perhaps the second- nate. Today’s Oilers have ing factor in the playoff • Greg Cote of the Mi- Hawaii wearing a man- best player in the NHL McDavid, Draisaitl and a PENTON sweep, and Kyle Connor ami Herald: “Bigger cloud bun and singing and play- skating beside him, the plethora of ‘pretty goods” ~ scored the winning goal in over NFL offseason: Aaron ing guitar to movie stars. Oilers were not expected — Jesse Puljujarvi, Ryan triple OT in Game 4, after Rodgers wanting divorce Somewhere the ghost of to be swept out of the Stan- Nugent-Hopkins and Dar- Connor McDavid coughed from Green Bay? Or De- Johnny Unitas just shed ley Cup playoffs by the nell Nurse — but no obvi- He will have salary cap up the puck.” shaun Watson legal mess a single, broken-hearted Winnipeg Jets in the first ous Hall-of-Famers. space on his side, and he • Headline on fark.com: in Houston? Close call.” tear.” round. The Jets are a qual- Expectations were high knows what he’s doing, as “Ha-Ha Clinton Dix is try- • Ron Green Jr., of Glob- • RJ Currie again: ity team, and the Oilers for the Oilers this year af- evidenced by his Stanley ing out for the Texans, and al Golf Post, on Phil Mick- “LeBron James was once were certainly not assured ter a second-place finish in Cup history in Detroit. that’s no laughing matter.” elson’s tenuous lead going fined $5,000 for flopping of victory, but to lose four the North Division (35-19- The Wings won two Stan- • RJ Currie of sports- into the final round of the against the Pacers. That in a row was not showing 2), a solid nine points bet- ley Cups in the late 1990s, deke.com: “New Detroit PGA: “Mickelson started was one minute, seven up in anyone’s crystal ball. ter than the Jets. But the after three or four “disap- Lions bench boss, Dan the final round one stroke seconds pay he never got So now Connor Mc- better-balanced Winnipeg pointments,” said Holland, Campbell, told team own- ahead of Brooks Koepka back.” David, closing in on his team got exceptional goal- and he told Terry Jones ership he wants a pet lion and two ahead of Louis • From fark.com: “Twins prime, has been shunted tending from Connor Hel- of the Edmonton Journal roaming at practice to mo- Oosthuizen, the equiva- third baseman Josh Don- to the playoff sidelines in lebuyck and used overtime that those disappoint- tivate the team. Another lent of being tailgated at aldson to release video Round 1 four consecutive magic (the last three wins ments in Detroit are simi- statement from the coach 150 mph.” catalogue of cheating years. Edmontonians have were in OT) to send McDa- lar to what the Oilers have to give us paws.” • Swansson again, on pitchers. Next week news: had the Great Gretzky and vid and Co. scurrying to been going through lately. • Headline in theonion. TNT signing Wayne Gretz- Josh Donaldson’s lifeless now McDavid leading their the GolfNow website. Meanwhile, the Jets are com: “‘We’re So Screwed,’ ky to a $3 million contract body found submerged in NHL franchise, and today General manager Ken currently playing in the Says Detroit Lions Fan to serve as an analyst trashcan of liquid horse they’re wondering why Holland has a busy sum- Canadian division cham- After Seeing They Got next year: “Memo to TNT: steroids.” McDavid can’t produce mer ahead of him as he pionship and the manage- Matched Up Against Other Gretzky is known as The Care to comment? Email Stanley Cups as 99 did attempts to fill in some rial wheels are turning in Teams Again” Great One, not The Glib brucepenton2003@yahoo. back in the 1980s. For one of the holes on the roster. Edmonton, determined to • Omaha comedy writer One.” ca Fry claims Northern Ladies title Shell Lake’s Brooklin Fry may soon She had to wait a little bit to claim the was just crossing my fingers,” Fry said. won both the women’s and junior wom- need a new trophy case. title, though, as a mix up at the score- In the end it came down to a contest en’s provincial titles. She also finished After a little bit of last minute dra- keeper’s table left her and her fellow between Fry and Yorkton’s Ella Kozak, second in 2020 Ladies Lobstick in ma, the 16-year-old golf prodigy was competitors uncertain of who had won who appeared to be tied on the score- Waskesiu, falling in the finals to Sas- crowned winner of the Ladies Northern when they headed back to the club- keepers’ cards and destined for a play- katoon’s Kathy Ziglo. Fry was later in- Tournament, which was held at Prince house. off on the 12th hole. vited to a Golf Canada camp at the Bear Albert’s Cooke Municipal Golf Course “I had no idea who won. It was a really Once all the confusion was cleared up, Mountain Resort in Victoria, B.C. over the weekend. close battle all through the whole day. I however, Fry earned the trophy by two strokes. Kozak, meanwhile, ended up in a tie for second place with Kim Brown, who had won the four previous Ladies Northern tournaments. Fry shot a 75 on Saturday, giving her a razor-thin 1 shot lead over Kozak, Brown, and Autumn Neiszner, and a two shot lead over Lorie Boyle and Sarah Grieve. She followed this up by finishing off the weekend with a round of 77. With the Ladies Northern being played so early in the golf season, it was Fry’s first tournament outing of the year. Though she managed to emerge victorious, she says it took her a few holes to settle into her rhythm. “[Saturday] was a little bit rough, I had jitters out there for the first tourna- ment of the year,” she said. “But today, Brooklin Fry watches her shot on the I started off really strong and I brought 17th hole in Sunday’s final round. Brooklin Fry accepts the Ladies Northern trophy from event organizer An- my game back the last couple holes.” Photo Credit: Lucas Punkari/Prince drea Ring. Photo Credit: Lucas Punkari/Prince Albert Daily Herald Last year, the then-15-year-old Fry Albert Daily Herald 12 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 10, 2021 Obituaries ~ Johannes Henricus Groenen

John was born on Octo- ries landing in Saskatch- their three children in joying their family. (Jamie), Tammi (Joe); ber 24th, 1929 in Houten, ewan. Fellows Brothers Shellbrook: Robert, Har- After Ida passed away great grandchildren: Holland. Garage in Shellbrook just ry and Yvonne. in 2010, John found his Burton, Layla, Noah, John was the son of happened to be looking Throughout his years passion for community Haegan, Bella, Aubree, Cees and Maria. He grew for a Dutch mechanic, in Shellbrook, John could renewed. He often re- Jase, Ciera, Cole, Devlin, up with 2 brothers, and 4 preferably married. The be found in the corn-on- marked that the Shell- McKenzie, Nathaniel, sisters. match was made, and the-cob booth on many brook Seniors Associa- and Clarice: and his Following school, John John and Ida have lived July 1st celebrations, tion was the lifesaver he companion Adeline. went to Trade School for in Shellbrook since June building an Elk’s Hall, an needed at the time. Not The family would like Mechanics at the age of 1954. essential member of the only did he find com- to thank the staff at Shell- 14, and then completed John worked as me- building committee for munity involvement, he brook Hospital as they a Business administra- chanic; Ida was a hair- the new Shellbrook Com- also found the wonderful went above and beyond. tion night course while dresser. munity Rink, sitting on companionship of Ade- A Celebration of Life is working as a foreman in After working with Town Council and form- line. planned and will be an- a garage. Burt and Ralph Fellows, ing the long standing His strong mind and nounced at a later date. GROENEN – Johannes He met his first Cana- he moved across the Business Improvement body allowed him to have In lieu of tributes me- Henricus dian when the Allies lib- street to be the shop fore- District. John’s passion an active and fulfilling morial donations may be October 24, 1929 to erated Holland in 1945. man for Cliff Moss at the and commitment to the life to the day he passed. made in memory of John June 3, 2021 This impression and Dodge dealership. In 1973 community was acknowl- He will be forever to the Shellbrook Seniors Born in Houten, the lure of Canadian im- John, along with Ken El- edged when he was hon- missed by children: Association, Shellbrook, Holland migration would direct liot and Gary Bucking- oured with the Long Ser- Robert (Kathy), Harry SK. Johannes Henricus John to take his new ham, purchased the shop, vice Award in 2016. (Susan) and Yvonne; Arrangements have (John) Groenen passed bride Alida (Ida) -Peeters and were awarded a Gen- John and Ida retired in grandchildren: John been entrusted to the away peacefully in the across the ocean to Cana- eral Motors dealership 1986 and filled their days (Serena), Marshall, care of Beau “Lac” Fu- Shellbrook Hospital on da in 1954. and ‘Shellbrook Chev with building a cabin, Chris (Christine), Billy neral home and Crema- June 3rd, with his family They landed in Quebec, Olds’ was born. travelling the States, win- (Becky), Luke (Tracy), torium. Shellbrook, SK. by his side. travelled across the prai- John and Ida raised tering in Victoria, and en- Blayne (Teri). Brittney 306-747-2828.

especially during the COV- merous nieces, nephews, Evan Alwyn Short ID-19 isolation. Dad never Clifford Weberg and other relatives. embraced the cell phone Clifford is predeceased erator: 1969 – 1993 Evan regardless of the many at- from Evert Bloom. by his grandson, Jamie and his son Kevan spent tempts by kids to move In the spring of 1952, Weberg; his loving wife, many an hour from early him into the 21st century. A he purchased the Carl Ida (Haldorson); his sec- am to midnight loading travelling free spirit grand- Wickholm farm in the ond wife, Dorthy (Hurd); and unloading trucks of son Logan Short would Dry Creek area. In 1980 his siblings, Swan, feed and fertilizers, with show up unannounced for they bought two lots in Emma, Olaf, Bertha, Da- many extra buddies and a shower and a bed to sleep the town of Canwood and vid, and Martha; and his customers around, enjoy- in which always brightened built a new home which parents, Peter & Maria ing the action. Unexpected Dad’s day. Unexpected visi- Ida never got to see. In Weberg. drop-ins were always of- tors were always an enjoy- the spring he moved into Due to COVID-19 re- fered the never-ending cup able time for Dad. Dad had his new home by himself strictions, there will be a of tea! one last visit with great- for 7 years. Private Family Graveside Dad’s supportive family grandson Jasper before the In 1988 he married Service held for Clifford and friends include broth- COVID-19 isolation. Dad Dorthy Hurd whom he at Prince Albert Memo- er-in-law Earl Cleland; his said he had been around a met when she was teach- rial Gardens with Pastor SHORT – Evan Alwyn travelling and reminiscing lot of babies but Jasper was WEBERG – Clifford ing at the Native Bible Glenn Blazosek officiat- Mountain Park, AB - Au- buddy about small town just about the most perfect Clifford Erick Weberg School in Canwood. ing. In lieu of tributes, gust 23, 1927 – Union Bay, Prince George and the baby he had encountered. was born on the family They spent 16 winters in memorial donations may BC - April 16, 2021 wonderful climate of Van- That was one of his best farm at Kilwinning on Arizona; he was 86 the be made in memory of Evan died peacefully at couver Island. Also, filling visits and he was thank- October 3, 1920, to Pe- last winter they went. Clifford to Lilly’s Lodge home at the age of 93 in in each other on the adven- ful Darby and Jasper beat ter & Maria Weberg. He Dorthy passed away in in Shellbrook (Box 155 Union Bay. He is survived tures and misadventures of the pandemic shut down. passed away peacefully November of 2016, and Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0). by his brother Alan Short the family kids growing up Dad’s supportive friends at the Shellbrook Hospi- Clifford was by himself Family and friends wish- of Medstead, SK. His in Prince George. Special from Union Bay: Greg, Stu- tal at the age of 100 years again. In July of 2020 he ing to send online con- children – Leif, Cameron, nieces and telephone pals: art, and the ladies from the on June 1, 2021. moved to Lilly’s Lodge in dolences are welcome Twyla, Kevan (Cynthia), Ali (son) Short, Rosetown, Credit Union were greatly He took his school- Shellbrook. to visit www.beaulac- Wendy and Ian – sixteen SK, Shannon Cleland, Vic- appreciated. ing at Honeywood and Clifford is survived funeralhome.com Ar- (16) grandchildren and toria, Deb Trask, Fort St. Dad moved to Vander- Spruce Glen Schools. by his children, Eleanor rangements have been eighteen (18) great- John and Diana Trask, Port hoof to pursue his last Farming was Clifford’s (Ed) Bahnuick and their entrusted to the care grandchildren. McNeill. Talkative neph- foray into farming. He rel- passion, and he spent all children, Dean (Pamela) of Beau “Lac” Funeral Predeceased by parents: ews and more telephone ished the farm as it was like of his life doing what he Bahnuick & family; Brent Home & Crematorium, Hildur (1988) and Harold pals: Murray Short, Med- the life on the farm in Med- loved. He married Ida Bahnuick & Family; Er- Tammy Smart – Direc- (1980) Short Medstead, stead, SK and Colin Cle- stead, SK. The family farm Haldorson on January vin (Rita) Weberg and tor, Shellbrook, SK. 306- SK: grandson Orin Short land, Calgary, AB. Special is still active and being car- 1, 1942 and they went children, Jason (Chris- 747-2828. (2004): great-grandson Christmas morning caller ried on by Alan’s two sons on to have two children, tine) Weberg & family; Conner (2010): 1st wife Penny Mackenzie (Ohlin); Trevor and Murray Short. Eleanor who was born Jody (Andrea) Weberg & Joyce (2010): 2nd wife the neighbourhood kid Unfortunately, age forced in November of 1942, family; and a daughter- Advertising Elizabeth (2014): sister- who was part of the ex- Evan to sell and retire to and in July 1945 Ervin in-law, Kristin Weberg & in-law Doreen Short (Feb tended kids along with her Union Bay. He laughed was born. He started out family; 20 Great Grand- Deadline is 2021). dog. Dad’s favourite com- about being a landlubber renting land in Valbrand children; 11 Great Great Spruce Capital Feeds or munication was via the to spending his final years from Paul Eklund. In Grandchildren; and a Friday the “Horse in the Sky” telephone. 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The Living Sky School Division Board of Education is pleased to recognize our employees for their dedication and commitment to ensuring the success and achievement of our students.

2021 Service Recognition Award Recipients

15 Years 30 Years BATTLEFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Marine Peterson, Educational Assistant Ian Switzer, Teacher Michelle McNeil, Educational Assistant MACKLIN SCHOOL: 5 Years CENTRAL OFFICE: Jim Kowalski, Teacher BATTLEFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Jennifer Harder, Student Services Coordinator Donna Fischer, Teacher Madison Wilson, Teacher CONNAUGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH BATTLEFORD): Colleen Probst, Secretary Lindsay Charabin, Vice Principal Danielle Cox, Educational Assistant NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: Tami Sittler, Secretary CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Laurie Nyholt, Teacher James Munroe, Caretaker Karen Rutley, Teacher Susan Thiell, Teacher CENTRAL OFFICE: HAFFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Lindy Bell-Gatzke, Vice Principal Lenny Lanegraff, Journeyman Mechanic Janet Hawrysh, Teacher UNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL: Arla Potratz, Accounting Clerk Christine Gonda, Library Assistant Kari Poppleton, Teacher Leah Hildebrand, Occupational Therapist Charlene Wintonyk, Secretary Mike Strendin, Technical Analyst HARTLEY CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPIRITWOOD): 40 Years Brad Ferguson, Facilities Manager Michele Purdy, Teacher MACKLIN: CONNAUGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH Gail Franson, Secretary/Library Assistant Everett Briley, Bus Driver BATTLEFORD): KERROBERT COMPOSITE SCHOOL: UNITY: Kathryn Blanchard, Secretary Troy Snider, Teacher Cheryl Johnstone, Bus Driver CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: LUSELAND SCHOOL: Jeff Barrett, Vice Principal Michael LeMay, Teacher KERROBERT COMPOSITE SCHOOL MACKLIN SCHOOL: Robert Heigh, Bus Driver Suzette Hillis, Teacher Retirements Jeff Semilet, Caretaker MAYMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL: BATTLEFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Nick Deitz, Bus Driver Jean-Anne Jackson, Teacher LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH BATTLEFORD): Ryan Nickell, Teacher Ava-Lynne Gatzke, Teacher Brynn Cubbon, Teacher Krista Nickell, Teacher BREADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH Brad Dyck, Caretaker Kari Gray, Educational Assistant BATTLEFORD): LUSELAND SCHOOL: Marion Fehr-Stead, Bus Driver Gregg Dunne, Caretaker Alicia Gardeski, Teacher MEDSTEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Lorna Deck, Bus Driver Tara Haryung, Teacher CANDO COMMUNITY SCHOOL: MACKLIN SCHOOL: Lynn Moore, Educational Assistant Debra Breiman, Nutrition Coordinator Taylor Braun, Teacher NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: CENTRAL OFFICE: Linda Dabbs, Caretaker Carla Bernier, Vice Principal Cathy Herrick, Superintendent of Learning NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: Renee Storgard, Teacher Alexandra Nichol, Teacher Evan Reid, Teacher Kate Carlisle, Learning Consultant Amber Nelson, Secretary Jeremey Verity, Teacher Craig Wilkinson, Technical Analyst Kaelee Forgrave, Secretary Marilyn Klaassen, Caretaker CONNAUGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH NORMAN CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (WILKIE): Barry Graff, Lead Caretaker BATTLEFORD): Eldon Schwab, Bus Driver Carrie Day, Educational Assistant UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL: Kathleen Petersen, Educational Assistant Darlene Humenny, Community School Coordinator Natasha Krips, Teacher SPIRITWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Robert Cey, Teacher Judy Enns, Teacher Bruce Holden, Teacher Aaron Melnyk, Principal Bradley Nemish, Teacher Dan Barber, Teacher UNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL: Wendy Brewer, Secretary Terry Watt, Bus Driver ST. VITAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (BATTLEFORD): Linda Nichols, Caretaker Kimberley Pitt, Bus Driver Ken Chartier, Caretaker Mary Kammerer, Teacher UNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL: HAFFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: 10 Years Janelle Tyler, Teacher Carla Ramsey, Teacher Michelle Hayes, Educational Assistant BATTLEFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: HARTLEY CLARK ELEMENTRY SCHOOL Hannah McTaggart, Teacher Judy Knowles, Educational Assistant BREADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (SPIRITWOOD): Lindsay Munroe, Teacher 20 Years Sandy Emke-Kish, Principal CENTRAL OFFICE: BATTLEFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Cheryl Dyck, Teacher Judy Brule, Educational Assistant Brenda Vickers, Director of Education KERROBERT COMPOSITE SCHOOL: Lori Burnett, Accounting Clerk BREADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lindsay Zubiak, Speech-Language Pathologist Heather Macnab, Teacher Darlene Phillips, Teacher Jason Caswell, IT Manager CENTRAL OFFICE: LEOVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL: CONNAUGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Angie Moser, Administrative Assistant CONNAUGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH BATTLEFORD): Bev Beebe, Bus Driver Monica Perehudoff, Teacher LUSELAND SCHOOL: Allyson L’Heureux, Nutrition Coordinator Jenifer Kahl, Principal Erna Profiri, Educational Assistant Colleen Haselmire, Library Technician Arlene Jamieson, Teacher CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Paula Ross, Principal Angela Collins, Bus Driver Wanda Bertoia, Educational Assistant LEOVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL: Shaun Ross, Teacher Brenda Belanger, Educational Assistant Sharla Knorr, Vice Principal Cathy Bullock, School Liaison Worker Aimee Laventure, Teacher HAFFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: LUSELAND SCHOOL: MCLURG HIGH SCHOOL (WILKIE): Carla Ramsey, Teacher Paula Ross, Principal Verna Sittler, Teacher Tara Welsh, Teacher MACKLIN SCHOOL: Paul Munro, Teacher NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH KERROBERT COMPOSITE SCHOOL: SCHOOL: Brittany Welter, Teacher Darcie King, Teacher LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NORTH BATTLEFORD): Kelly Partington-Headrick Donna Ollenberger, Secretary Katherine Funke Morin, Teacher MEDSTEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Michelle Beavers, Teacher LEOVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL: Lisa Knot, Teacher NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: NORMAN CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (WILKIE) Kevin Durand, Teacher Clint Gieni, Teacher MACKLIN SCHOOL: Tammy Kachmarski, Teacher Carolyn Sieben, Teacher Sherry Hicke, Teacher Gina Keller, Teacher Andrea Figurski, Secretary Jackie Kroczynski, Teacher SPIRITWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Amy Berezitzky, Educational Assistant SPIRITWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Paula Goller, Teacher Larry McGill, Caretaker MCLURG HIGH SCHOOL (WILKIE): ST. VITAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Andrea Kotzer, Teacher UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL: Syndee Pernitsky, Secretary Ann Marie David, Teacher Susan Menzies, Teacher MEDSTEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL: UNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL: Ben Elias, Caretaker Brigitte Johnson, Teacher Sandra Morin, Educational Assistant UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL: NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH 25 Years Greg Bick, Teacher SCHOOL: BATTLEFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Janelle Klassen, Teacher UNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL: Arlene Nikiforuk, Educational Assistant Shannon Ochs, Teacher Shaun Rose, Teacher BREADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Andrew Mudge, Caretaker Kim Harvey-Schafer, Educational Assistant Kyle Palmer, Counsellor CENTRAL OFFICE: We wish our retirees every happiness Candice Caswell, Library Technician Sherron Burns, Learning Consultant NORMAN CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (WILKIE): Michelle Farkas, Educational Psychologist and best wishes as you enter the next Gina Keller, Teacher Harvey Haselmire, Journeyman Carpenter Tracy Schwebius, Bus Driver CUT KNIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL: chapter of your life’s journey . . . Robert Weber, Bus Driver Tracy Anseth, Teacher UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL/LSSD VIRTUAL SCHOOL: LUSELAND SCHOOL: ______Shawn Whyte, Teacher Sharla Knorr, Vice Principal Living Sky School Division No. 202 UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL: MACKLIN SCHOOL: Crystal Neufeldt, Educational Assistant Jane Lock, Educational Assistant Growth Without Limits, Learning For All UNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL: NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: 306-937-7702 Renea Eichenlaub, Educational Assistant Kara Wilkinson, Teacher www.lskysd.ca Jeff Gibson, Teacher