ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 108 years VOL. 108 NO. 11 PMR #40007604 Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Thursday, March 12, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com NHLers share lessons at Big River FN Hockey Day

Retired NHLer Cody McCormick spent most of the Big River First Nation’s second annual Hockey Day on the ice with hockey players, both young and old, trying to teach them lessons he learned throughout his own career. All photos courtesy of Samantha Stouffer

There was no shortage of activity on cake breakfast for the whole commu- growing up playing in Native hockey teamwork, and dedication, and that the Big River First Nation on Friday, nity. From then on, hockey players, tournaments, and watching his father you get out of things what you put into March 6, when the community hosted ranging in age from four to 60+, were and brother play. Seeing their enjoy- them. its second annual Hockey Day in con- welcome to participate in hockey skills ment of the sport, he says it wasn’t long That said, he adds that some of his junction with Se-Se-Wa-Hum High training and cross-ice games. before hockey became his sole focus. success came from the fact that he was School’s Winter Carnival. Throughout the day at the rink, Mc- “Every time I was at the rink or play- Ojibway, and from a reserve, and play- Where the high school’s Winter Car- Cormick, who spent most of his 12 ing hockey, nothing else mattered,” he ing hockey at a high level when few nival was steeped in traditional activi- years in the NHL with the Buffalo said. others who were born into his circum- ties designed to get students in touch Sabres, entertained the players and “Whether I was having a good day stances got the chance. with their culture, the action over the coached them on their skills. or a bad day, the focus when I was at “It was motivation to me. I knew rink was almost exclusively focused on Born and raised on the Chippewa of the rink was to play hockey. That focus there wasn’t too many First Nations all things hockey. the Thames First Nation, located near was something I really took away from players in the NHL, and that drove What’s more, players and fans alike London, Ont., McCormick considers playing the game.” me,” he said. got a taste of the NHL thanks to special himself fortunate to have made it all Calling hockey the “vehicle” that “I always used it as motivation to guests, and retired NHLers, Cody Mc- the way to NHL. brought him everything he has in his hopefully pave the way for another Cormick and Jason Simon. Like many of the players he coached life, including his wife and family, he player.” The festivities kicked off with a pan- throughout Hockey Day, he remembers says the sport taught him work ethic, Continued on page 2

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Cody McCormick (left) and Jason Simon (second from right) were gifted with With some on-ice help from Brenda Cromartie, Cody McCormick spent time traditional beaded medallions. talking to the young hockey players.

A young Shellbrook Elk was able to make it out to Players watch the game, awaiting their next op- the Hockey Day festivities, and was happy to meet Drills and skills training made up a good portion portunity to get in on the action. McCormick on the ice. of Hockey Day, and the kids were eager to learn.

Continued from 1 No stranger to making fully they can see that, laying the groundwork Where McCormick per. There, leaders from At the Hockey Day public appearances, he and they have a vision for its youth to be suc- spent his day interacting the Big River First Na- event on the Big River says he always enjoys vis- and a dream and they can cessful and thrive. on the ice, Jason Simon tion presented McCor- First Nation, McCormick iting First Nations com- do it too,” he said. “Being here in White- was out and about engag- mick and Simon with spent the day trying to munities and reserves to “It doesn’t matter where fish, you see the support ing with the community. traditional beaded me- do just that, by interact- talk to the youth about you come from. It doesn’t that these kids have, He even stopped by the dallions. ing with the young hock- making good and healthy matter what resourc- and the role models that school to serve as a guest The hockey filled day ey players and sharing choices. es you have. If you put they see around the rink. judge for the middle years concluded with some ac- the lessons he learned “I’m a product of where something in your mind, That’s not something I science fair, and gave a tion on the ice as White- throughout his career. they came from. Hope- and you really want to see everywhere I go,” he motivational speech to fish’s Master team, in- do it more than anything said. the kids. cluding Simon as the else, it can happen. I’m “It’s amazing to see how Hockey Day continued enforcer to protect sniper CANWOOD LEGION proof of that.” they’re implementing well into the evening, Lyle Whitefish, faced off Having spent the day hockey into their every- with a community sup- against FSIN Chiefs. ST. PATRICK’S DAY SUPPER on the Big River First Na- day lives. I hope they take Sunday, March 15 tion, McCormick says he away all the good things I feels the community is learned from hockey.” MARTINS LAKE REGIONAL PARK 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. HELP WANTED/REQUEST FOR TENDERS Adults: $15 • 6–12: $7 Martins Lake Regional Park is accepting resumes/tenders for the Under 6: Free NOTICE OF PREPARATION 2020 camping season for the following positions: Takeout Available OF ASSESSMENT ROLL 1) GOLF CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT: Leased operator for the fully equipped kitchen and restaurant facility May thru Sept., Call 306.468.7942 Village of Parkside c/w living quarters. Must be certi ed food handlers. Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for 2) BEACH CONCESSION: Leased operator June to Sept. Must be the Village of Parkside for the year of 2020 has been certi ed food handlers. prepared and is open to inspection in the oce of the 3) PARK MAINTENANCE: 3 positions open – Full time hours assessor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: May – September. General park maintenance for campground STEW SUPPER Tuesdays, March 17, 2020 to April 14, 2020. and golf course including grass cutting, tree trimming, SHELLBROOK SENIOR CENTRE A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of e Municipalities equipment maintenance, janitorial upkeep of washrooms/ Act has been passed and the assessment notices have shower room, painting, beach maintenance, maintaining water Friday, March 20 ~ 5 to 7 p.m. been sent as required. system, testing water and other duties Stew, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, Any person who wishes to appeal against her or her 4) PARK ENTRY PERSONNEL: Must be 16 or older with valid buns, angel food cake & driver’s license. Duties include greeting visitors, collecting strawberries and beverage assessment is required to le his or her notice of fees, assigning campsites with computerized reservation appeal with: e Assessor, Village of Parkside, Box 48, system, etc. Adults $10.00 Parkside, Sask. S0J 2A0, by the 14th day of April, 2020. Children under 12 $5.00 For more info call Christie at 306-221-4457. Mail resumes or Dated this 12th day of March, 2020. tenders to Martins Lake Regional Park, Box 488, Blaine Lake, SK, Take out available – Call 306-747-3553 Assessor Gwen Olson S0J 0J0 or email to [email protected]. March 12, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 3 Silvertips kickoff league finals against Birch Hills

With a chance to ad- turn the salvo. Wyatt shootout defeat during vance to the Twin Rivers Hinson scored for Shell- Hockey Day in Shell- Hockey League finals on brook, with assists from brook — making them the line, the Shellbrook Parker Turner and Blais. the obvious underdog in Silvertips hit the road for Rosthern’s Nathan the match-up. Rosthern Friday evening Gardipy capped off the Regardless of what the hoping to avoid a game game of ping pong, scor- oddsmakers might say five. ing an unassisted marker about the Tips’ chances The Tips have had a that put the score at 5-2 of winning, the team tough go of it on the road for Shellbrook. showed up to play and to this postseason, drop- After a long goalless win. ping both away games stretch, Brett Mason put Birch Hills got things they’ve played thus far. the exclamation point on started in a slow first pe- But on Friday night the the series for the Tips, riod, with Brady Keller team came out firing on scoring on assists from scoring a late goal on an all cylinders, securing Braidon Turner and Di- assist from Brandon Ju- their spot in the finals cus to give the Tips a 6-2 ravinski to put the Black- against the league-top- win. hawks up 1-0. With the Rosthern goalie down and out, Parker Turner (right) and Wyatt ping Birch Hills Black- For his play in between They’d go up by two ear- Hinson (left) look to find the back of the net in action from game 3. hawks. the pipes, Jon Nelson ly in the second, thanks Game four started slow earned “Tip of the Game” to a goal from Cole Jones foot with back-to-back with helpers from Njaa Shellbrook’s Daryl for both the Tips and the honours. and Keller, but the Tips penalties near the half- and Derek Becker. Blais responded with a Wheatkings. Then, with Tips (3) would respond with two way mark of the frame. With time winding too-little-too-late goal, just under six minutes @ Blackhawks (5) goals of their own to knot The result was two Black- down, the Blackhawks on an assist from Brett remaining in the opening After being given only the game up heading into hawks power play goals. tacked on an empty net- Mason, to give Birch period, the Tips exploded one day to recover the the third period. Kyle Njaa netted the ter in the final minute. Hills a 5-3 win. for three goals to take a Tips were back in ac- Dorin Canaday opened first marker, thanks to Juravinski scored the As of Tuesday morning, commanding lead in the tion, travelling to Birch the scoring for the Tips, assists from Juravinski goal, with an assist from the schedule for the rest game. Hills for game one of the with assists from Mitch and Reed Gunville, and Adam Hergott on the of the series hadn’t been Continuing his consis- league finals. Wourms and Parker Gunville followed up play. finalized. tent playoff performance, The Birch Hills Black- Turner, then Wyatt Hin- Devin Dicus started off hawks were the only son tacked one on late in the scoring for the Tips, puzzle the Tips couldn’t the frame with an assist 20032DE0 finding the back of the solve throughout the from Brendon Canaday. 20032DE1 Rosthern goal short- regular season — their With the scoreboard handed. Nick Martin first meeting was a 3-0 effectively reset for the provided the lone assist loss, and their second third period, the Tips on the goal. was a heartbreaking 5-4 shot themselves in the Justin Kerr tacked on an insurance marker four minutes later, scoring Request for Proposal on an assist from John The Village of Canwood has a fully equipped restaurant Martin. Then, on a late available for lease as of April 2020. The seating capacity of Shellbrook power play, the restaurant is approximately 40 to 50 guests and is equipped Brendon Beaulac pushed with large coolers, deep freeze, grill with 4 burner stove and oven, deep fryer, some pots, dishes, cutlery, etc. the score to 3-0 on as- The lessee will be responsible for the monthly rental of $400.00 sists from Jody Blais and (includes water & sewer), natural gas and power. The lessee Wyatt Hinson. is also responsible for acquiring a tenant legal liability and Though the Tips didn’t contents insurance package and applying for licensing with the Public Health Of ce to ensure that the business meets all health add to their lead in the codes as required from the Public Health Inspector. second period, they also The Village of Canwood population as of 2016 census was didn’t allow Rosthern to 332 and supports a large surrounding rural community, lake lot get back into the game — developments, and neighbouring Ahtahkakoop First Nation. The Village boasts many services that draws potential patrons into thanks, in no small part, the Village. Some of these services include a public school (Pre-K to a strong performance to 12), credit union, pharmacy, medical clinic, grocery store that between the pipes by net- is open 7 days a week, gas bar with cardlock, bowling alley, skating rink and Canwood Regional Park with a 9-hole grass minder Jon Nelson. The greens golf course, ball diamonds and camping. end result was a quiet Request for Proposal second frame, which led Our Committee is accepting Requests for Proposal until March into a very busy third pe- 27, 2020, that should detail a proposed business plan to lease riod for both teams. the restaurant. The business plan, at a minimum should include: In a third frame that » Hours of operation » Business ideas you may have to ensure viability (specials, saw the Tips and the steak nights etc.) Wheatkings combine for » Any other relevant information you can provide four goals in the span » Related previous work experience » Must have one appropriate reference of less than two min- Please note that applicants are subject to an interview process utes, the Tips got things with our Committee and may also be subject to a credit check. started. Kerr scored his The successful applicant would be required to sign a lease second of the evening, agreement allowing them to utilize the equipment that is earning an assist from currently in the restaurant, stock supplies and carry out their Nathaniel Martin on this business plan. goal. If you have any questions, or are interested in viewing the building, please do not hesitate to contact the Village of ce The Wheatkings fired at (306)468-2016. Please note that only serious Requests for right back, thanks to a Proposal will be considered and contacted. The Village reserves power play goal from the right to reject any or all submission. Ryan Pilon, assisted by Sincerely, Erin Robertson Riley Lehmann, but the Administrator, Village of Canwood Tips were happy to re- OPINION 4 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com March 12, 2020 PA Hospital expansion marks a positive step “It’s about darn time,” seems to the healthcare needs of all resi- be the general sentiment coming dents of northern Saskatchewan. out of Prince Albert, the broader Mr. Reiter also said that the Prince Albert region, and much government would explore Pub- of northern Saskatchewan. lic-Private Partnerships (P3s), The sentiment was stirred up regular procurement models, last Wednesday, with the Ques- and a whole variation of mixed tion Period revelation that the methods, when it comes to Sask. Party government was fi- building the new hospital. nally getting the ball rolling on a JORDAN This statement, however, runs new hospital for the city. contrary to the words of Mr. WISS But, for many, it probably T Moe, who said, during Wednes- didn’t feel entirely real until the ~ day’s Question Period, that the Saskatchewan Party govern- News Editor government would fund 100 per ment, and Premier Scott Moe, cent of the facility. made the formal announcement Mr. Moe reiterated this point on Friday. in the official announcement on Friday That announcement promised a $300 morning, stating that the government million-plus investment to build a multi- would fund all capital costs for the expan- steadfast in its belief that the P3 model is position, which has been pushing for the storey expansion of the Victoria Hospital, sion. But it’s hard not to wonder whether the best way to go. It’s even tried to spin the project to be built by Saskatchewan-based increasing its capacity by 69 beds (up to he’s just trying to assuage any fears that issues with Saskatchewan Hospital North people and companies. 242 from 173) and leaving room for further this new hospital will resemble the un- Battleford as evidence that the model is Of course, with a provincial election additions. The project also calls for a larger mitigated disaster that has been the $407 working. coming, in Mr. Moe’s own words, “sooner emergency department, a helipad, and en- million Saskatchewan Hospital North Bat- “Sure, there are completely avoidable and than soon,” it’s hard to ignore the very con- hanced medical imaging services, includ- tleford. inexcusable problems with the facility,” venient timing of this announcement. The ing an MRI. As Saskatchewanians no doubt recall, they say. “But the taxpayers aren’t on the promise of a new hospital is sure to win the “We are moving forward to address the the North Battleford facility ran into issues hook for fixing any of them!” Sask. Party a lot of votes in this area. health care needs of our growing popula- before even opening its doors, when the P3 That’s great and all. But, regardless of Political opportunism aside, there’s no tion in Prince Albert and the north,” Pre- contractor was forced to delay completion who’s doing the building, a vital facility like way to look at this announcement as any- mier Scott Moe said in announcing the of the project by a few months. a hospital shouldn’t ever require a new hos- thing other than a positive for the region. new facility. “This significant investment And, since accepting its first patients pital after only a few months of operations The construction of the expansion, alone, reflects the importance of Victoria Hospital in November 2018, the hospital has been – and if this were anything but a govern- will bring a flood of economic activity to in providing a wide variety of health ser- plagued by a seemingly unending proces- ment gig, someone’s head would be rolling. the city and the broader region. Then, there vices, not only to people in Prince Albert, sion of problems — starting with a complete What’s more, between Saskatchewan are the obvious local and regional benefits but to patients and clients across northern roof replacement after the P3 contractor Hospital North Battleford, and the con- from a healthcare services perspective, and Saskatchewan.” used an untested material to insulate the troversial Regina Bypass project, the Sask. the good jobs that will be created by the ex- Conceding that the people of Prince Al- roof, and continuing with concerns over Party’s P3 legacy isn’t exactly looking rosy. pansion. bert have been waiting “a long time” for the copper and lead levels in the facility’s water As the Victoria Hospital expansion gets After years of budget austerity from the announcement of a new hospital, Health systems. under way, let’s hope that the Sask. Party Sask. Party government, this is a breath of Minister Jim Reiter has said that the facil- Through these trials and tribulations, holds true to Mr. Moe’s words. Let us hope, fresh air. But we must remember that it’s ity will be “different and unique” and serve the Sask. Party government has remained too, that it heeds the advice of its NDP op- only one step in the right direction. A walk around town: The Bones Game There is only one place 1960s, after requesting to This is still the way the you will find the locals of salvage the ankle bones of game is played down in Rabbit Lake on a Wednes- the horses at the rendering Rabbit Lake every week. It is day winter evening, down at plant he worked at the time. an excellent time for a little the old Community hall for He wanted to make a set of exercise and some commu- burgers and bunnock. Burg- bunnock bones for his dad nity fellowship. Spiritwood’s er and bunnock nights in and decided that 52 bones English Conversation Circle Rabbit Lake serve as a small would make a set. even took a trip down a cou- community fundraiser that And so, it stuck, 20 sol- ple of weeks ago to try their help keep the power on and diers a side, 2 guards a hand at the game and had the water running. side, and 8 throwing bones. a great time. It is an easy Bunnock is a game be- Teams of 1- 4 players would game to learn and can be lieved to have been in- line up their soldiers in a row fun for people of all ages. vented by Russian soldiers with a guard on either end Personally, I like go- stationed in Siberia to pass of the line opposite to the ing down to chat with the time. The game made its opposing team. They would folks in Rabbit Lake on a way to Canada via Russian- then take turns chucking Wednesday evening and German immigrants who the throwers at each other’s grab a burger. Oh, and the settled mainly in the west. bones. The guards needed best part, coming from Joseph H. Gartner of Ed- to go down first then the sol- someone who needs to be in monton Alberta is credited diers were game. Last team a barn early every morning, with laying out the official with bones standing was the is that I’m always home by A line up of bones ready for some action at the Rabbit Lake burger and bun- rules of the game in the winner. 8:30. nock night. VIEWPOINT March 12, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 5 YOUR TWO~ CENTS Promoting “small” nuclear reactors is just another diversion from Saskatchewan’s high carbon emissions

Dear editor, and opportunistic aca- reactors, Ontario’s government had directly nuclear wastes to Sas- that they are referred Premier Moe has an- demics who will gladly Ford Government has invested this money in katchewan. They will not to as SMR’s or Small nounced he will work take from the public scrapped all investments renewables it could have require more uranium Modular Reactors, with with Ontario and New purse. in renewables, while shut down a polluting mining, which is already the “nuclear” taken out. Brunswick to bring These small reactors putting billions into re- coal plant. Investing in in economic trouble here, These proposed “small” small nuclear reactors will never be cost-effec- furbish old reactors. And small nuclear reactors since Japan’s Fukushima reactors would likely be into their energy mix. tive. They would be far the Sask. Party is delib- would just be another fi- nuclear accident in 2011. around 300 Megawatts, They claim this is “to less cost effective than erately undermining the nancial boondoggle that They would initially use not much below those mitigate the effects of larger reactors that have solar industry. It should postpones serious cli- enriched uranium which that Grant Devine and climate change’. This is the advantage of econo- be supporting the grow- mate action. presents its own prolif- Brad Wall promoted. not only wishful think- mies of scale, but face ing number of small so- Small reactors are an- eration risks, and could And the smaller they get ing but very flawed and long-licensing periods, lar businesses, as one other distraction from end up using unused ura- the more cost-ineffective hypocritical. The pre- have continually over- way to lower carbon Saskatchewan hav- nium in spent fuel and/ they would become. miers fiddle away, while shot construction time- and create green jobs. ing the highest levels or reprocessed spent fuel Premier Moe has no the UN conference in lines and had massive Instead, it recently un- of GHGs on the planet from existing reactors, mandate to risk public Madrid confronts a cost overruns. dercut the Net-Metering (nearly 70 metric tonnes such as the CANDU reac- money on this high-risk planet already starting Proponents will cloud Program. per capita).While the rest tors in Ontario and New industry, when there are to burn. these problems by ex- SaskPower should also of Canada has been low- Brunswick. The nuclear cheaper, and faster ways There is no demand or ploiting the climate be creating Feed-In Tar- ering emissions, those industry clearly has a to reduce our extremely market for these “small” emergency with more iffs. With advances in here, along with Alberta, “radioactive waste prob- high carbon. After his reactors; it is the indus- greenwashing. The fa- battery and other renew- with its high carbon tar lem”, which it doesn’t election in 2007,Sask try and those who di- tal flaw of nuclear reac- able storage it should be sands, have continued know how to solve, and Party Premier Wall rectly benefit that are tors, whether large or promoting Microgrids, to rise. Saskatchewan so it would love to have launched his pro-indus- promoting them. To be- small, is, however, that which would reduce and Alberta’s emissions the government offer us try Uranium Develop- come a viable industry they couldn’t contribute transmission costs and are now almost equal to up as guinea pigs. Other ment Partnership, to try these “modular” reac- to carbon reduction for create a more reliable all the rest of Canada. Canadians may rightly to steamroll us to build tors would have to be decades, and we must ,resilient, decentral- Shame on us! be asking what is go- nuclear power plants mass produced and then reduce emissions be- ized electrical system. Meanwhile, the Sask. ing on here that we are and take nuclear wastes transported elsewhere. fore 2030. Meanwhile This will be needed as Party vehemently op- seemingly so gullible. from abroad. Public con- Otherwise they would there are much cheaper we face more extreme poses carbon pricing, Finally, these reactors sultations showed deep be uncompetitive. And and faster ways to pro- weather. And, the fast- one way to lower carbon. are not really small. This and broad opposition. So there would have to be duce electricity that can est and cheapest way to The Sask. Party has done is just another marketing why is Premier Moe such some agreement on de- quickly reduce green- reduce GHGs remains little concretely to show strategy (“small is beau- a nuclear promoter? No sign, whereas at present, house gases (GHGs) by investments in energy it truly cares about the tiful’’) to try to make means “no”, Moe! there are over 100 de- replacing coal plants and efficiency. climate emergency and nuclear power more pal- Jim Harding, signs circulating. electrifying transporta- We shouldn’t be sur- promoting these small atable. It is most notable Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. Meanwhile the role of tion. The mainstream prised, though, since the nuclear reactors is just nuclear power is shrink- International Energy Sask. Party has a terrible another ill-informed di- ing globally and there Agency (IEA) recently track record on climate. version. Premier Moe is PLACE YOUR is no secure capital for reported that offshore It invested nearly two squandering precious such a high-risk indus- wind turbines could pro- billion dollars in Car- time, when we must act try. So, once again, the duce eleven times the bon Capture and Stor- now to prevent irrevers- AD TODAY! industry is trying to get electricity that the world age (CCS) to try to save ible climate change from government financial presently uses globally coal plants. It never met undermining our grand- One Ad! Two Papers (includes website)! and ideological backing. each year. Yes 11 times! its targets and the car- children’s future. Unfortunately, there will Wind and solar energy bon is used to extract Other motives are Shellbrook Chronicle always be naive politi- are both growing glob- more oil, which in turn probably at play. These Ph: 306.747.2442 • Fax: 306.747.3000 cians who want to ap- ally. 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To commemorate a winter spent learning to curl, program coaches Marliese The Shellbrook Curling Club’s Learn to Curl program is all about teaching Kasner, Sean Helm, and Peyton Keyowski gathered the kids together for a kids the basics of the game. Here, coach Marliese Kasner gives a young curler group photo. some advice before he throws his rock.

With its Learn to Curl ers of tomorrow — and tion. ten fun and educational And, from the level of and Peyton Keyowski. program, the Shell- also, potentially, secur- From November to sessions designed to excitement and interest Over the course of ten brook Curling Club is ing its own longevity as March, 16 kids in Grades teach them the ins and at the program’s wrap- sessions, Kasner and helping create the curl- a community organiza- 1 through 5 took part in outs of the sport. up session on Tuesday, her cadre of volunteers March 3, it’s clear that taught the young curlers the kids learned a lot plenty, starting with the and were eager to learn basics of proper stretch- more. ing and warm-up rou- “The purpose of the tines. Then, of course, program is to get young there are the basic curl- kids interested in curl- ing terms and learning ing,” said program in- how to read the score- structor Marliese Kas- board, and the actual ner, adding that the fundamentals of curling only other winter sport like getting comfortable alternatives in a small with a slider and learn- town like Shellbrook ing how to slide, sweep, are hockey or figure and release a rock. skating. “We want the It’s a lot to learn for kids to have fun, learn a anyone, but Kasner says bit about curling and be the focus is always on active.” keeping it engaging for Like any small-town the young curlers. Call us, YOUR local monument specialists for program, the Learn to “We focus on having Curl program is made fun and we try to keep your free, no obligation consultation. Design and possible by the help of them busy and active,” purchase now for a spring arrival and installation! volunteers to run the she said, calling the program, and grant Learn to Curl program a funding to provide valuable way to accom- equipment. plish these goals. Helping Kasner out “I hope they take away FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED on Tuesday, as the kids that curling is fun and SPIRITWOOD PRINCE ALBERT SHELLBROOK BIG RIVER DEBDEN LEASK CANWOOD participated in some challenging, but easy to 306-883-3500 306-763-3322 306-747-2828 306-469-2277 306-724-4474 306-466-4822 306-468-2244 glow in the dark curling learn, and that they can fun, were Sean Helm meet new friends.”

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Nadine Wilson Hon. Jeremy Harrison Hon. Scott Moe, Premier MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers MLA for Meadow Lake MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] AGRICULTURE March 12, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 7 Data helps, but price is always key

After attending an agri- mined was impressive. er climate — does, is help achieve. Naturally when a beyond hard spring wheat, cultural seminar in Yorkton But in the end there was farmers determine what price jumps, farmers take barley and canola. recently, it fortified some- one constant acrossCalvin all the they see as the right time notice and start to scribble The jumps in and out of thing that I have long held commodities, prices go up to add or subtract acres of a some numbers to see if they a crop may be more lim- as a fundamental in the de- to a point, then diveDaniels lower, particular crop. might opt for that crop in ited today because of farm- cision of what to grow. reaching a bottomOn Agriculturefrom While farmers have more the spring. ers adherence to long term The speaker that after- which they bounce back immediate data to influence When prices hit the skids, cropping rotations, but the noon showed a myriad of higher. decisions, in the end it often farmers consider paring need to find a crop which CALVIN graphs which tracked the The spikes are not al- will come down to the sim- back acres. can generate a positive prices of various grains ways smooth as markets DANIELS plest of signals, the price It is often the decisions margin over the cost of pro- through the years, often determine what price is too ~ the marketplace offers. producers make to alter duction does influence even comparing local prices in high to be sustained, or too Farmers do all the mod- acres being planted that the most stringent rotation Saskatchewan to those of low to be reasonable, but ern technology that is out sends the message to the plans, especially at times its neighbouring provinces the overall trend is always What access to the piles there to aid marketing, in marketplace which can when farm incomes are and across the line in the there. of information now avail- the end become price tak- topple high prices or bol- pinched. United States. It is not something unique able at their fingertips — ers. They cannot set prices ster low. That is particularly Charts and information As graphs often do, the to grain commodities, but whether at work at their for what they sell, ulti- true in niche crops, which are of course an asset, but, amount of comparative all commodities from oil to desk, in the combine seat, mately taking what they see realistically on the Cana- ultimately, price often is the information that could be copper. or on holidays in a warm- as the best price they can dian Prairies is all crops key signal for farmers. Helping Saskatchewan farmers cope with stress

Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership March 5, asks for expressions of interest Saskatchewan can support its producers in Saskatoon and Regina, on March 17 and with the Ministry of Agriculture, is ask- from Saskatchewan-based companies and and agribusinesses. Mental health in the 19 respectively, as well as online on March ing technology entrepreneurs to develop a entrepreneurs to answer the following: agriculture industry is incredibly impor- 24. Further information on times and lo- way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural What technological solutions can assist tant, and I’m looking forward to seeing the cations will be posted on Innovation Sas- workers to monitor their mental health. Saskatchewan farmers in actively monitor- innovative ideas that come from this pro- katchewan’s website. This latest Innovation Challenge aims to ing their mental health? A survey of Cana- cess.” “Innovation Challenges find inventive address a growing concern within Sas- dian farmers released in 2016 found over Solutions could take many forms includ- answers to public issues,” Beaudry-Mellor katchewan where calls to the farm stress half the respondents met the classifications ing, but not limited to, a mobile phone app, said. “We have successfully collaborated line in 2018-2019 doubled from the previ- for anxiety and one third met the classifica- website program, artificial intelligence in- with our province’s tech sector to combat ous year. tions for depression, which is significantly terface or offline sensor linking to the inter- rural crime, grant permissions for hunting “Mental health is a concern within every higher than most Canadians. net. Selected submissions will be shortlist- and fishing on private land and track the industry but particularly acute in agricul- “There’s a lot you can’t control on a farm- ed, and a pitch competition will determine waste that ends up in our province’s land- ture,” Minister Responsible for Innovation ing operation and you’re usually work- a winner. Winners will receive $10,000 in fills.” Saskatchewan Tina Beaudry-Mellor said. ing in an isolated environment—both can funding and a 16-week collaboration with Find previous Innovation Challenge win- “Our government believes technology can take a toll on the mental health of farmers government to develop their concept. The ners and program information at https:// provide help to farm families dealing with and ranchers,” Agriculture Minister David deadline for submissions is April 30. innovationsask.ca/initiatives/innovation- this complex and demanding issue.” Marit said. “This year’s Innovation Chal- Public information sessions will be held challenge/previous-innovation-challenges. The Innovation Challenge, launched on lenge is another way the Government of PRINCE ALBERT LIVESTOCK SALES To consign cattle or A division of Northern Livestock Sales Enhancements to 2020 Crop for on-farm appraisals please contact Brent, Insurance Program announced Glen, Boyd or Frederick

Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food porting our communities and liveli- Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and hoods.” Monday, March 16, 2020 Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister “We are dedicated to maintaining a Presort Sale 9:30 a.m. David Marit have announced enhance- strong, growing agricultural economy,” ments to the 2020 Crop Insurance Pro- Marit said. “That is why we invest in Regular Sale 1:00 p.m. gram. business risk management programs This year, Saskatchewan producers to provide producers with protection will continue to access high coverage against the unexpected. In these times Thursday, March 19, 2020 while seeing a decrease in premiums. of market uncertainty and adverse Horse & Tack Sale 5:30 p.m. The Crop Insurance Program contin- weather conditions, support through ues to adapt to the changing agricul- a comprehensive suite of programs is Producers wishing to market cattle prior tural landscape in the province. important for Saskatchewan produc- to sale day please contact the “Our hardworking farmers have ers.” office 306-763-8463 for delivery. faced difficult weather throughout The success of Saskatchewan’s crop the electronic auction market 2019 and we are committed to help production allows the Saskatchewan Your independently owned & operated livestock marketing them manage these risks,” Bibeau said. Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) to teamwww.teamauctionsales.com facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind “Through the Saskatchewan Crop In- keep premiums low and average cover- surance Program, we are helping give age strong for producers. On average, FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Glen Saskatchewan farmers the tools need- Crop Insurance coverage holds steady Brent 306-240-5340 Glen 306-960-4732 Boyd 306-841-7998 Frederick 306-227-9505 ed to deal with unpredictable weather, at $224 per acre, only slightly decreas- so they can continue producing high ing from $230 per acre in 2019. Office 306-763-8463 ~ Fax 306-763-4620 For market info visit: www.northernlivestocksales.ca quality food for the world, while sup- Continued on page 8 8 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com March 12, 2020 Enhancements to 2020 Crop Insurance Program announced

Continued from 7 of SCIC’s programs.” Program, SCIC is mak- ganic crop experience. million in claims. Crops Feed price insurance Premiums will see a “It’s very encourag- ing an administrative With this change, or- left out over winter are policies are available decrease to an average ing to see the enhance- change. Producers now ganic insured prices are covered under SCIC’s year-round, the dead- of $7.40 per acre, down ment to the program,” have up to seven years higher and premium Wildlife Damage Com- line to purchase a calf from $8.61 in 2019. For Saskatchewan Irriga- to rejoin the program rates are lower. Average pensation Program. price insurance policy is 2020, the insurable re- tion Projects Associa- to continue with their coverage is also lower; This program is avail- May 28, 2020. gion for soybeans is tion Chairman Aaron previous premium dis- realigning to current or- able to all Saskatch- SCIC encourages pro- expanding to the entire Gray said. “With the count/surcharge and ganic risk. The impact of ewan producers; Crop ducers to review their province. Coverage interest we have seen yields. Working with this change will depend Insurance participation business risk manage- is based on a soybean in expanding the in- the Saskatchewan Vege- upon each producer’s is not required. If pro- ment plans annually. producer’s individual dustry in the prov- table Growers’ Associa- production experience. ducers notice any wild- SCIC has 21 local cus- insured history instead ince and the provinces tion, SCIC is enhancing Organic customers are life damage, they should tomer service offices of the regional average. growth plan including the Vegetable Acreage encouraged to contact contact SCIC as soon as across the province with Their experience dis- expanding irrigation by Loss Insurance Pro- their local SCIC office possible. Producers knowledgeable staff count or surcharge will 85,000 acres in the next gram. Insured value of to review the impacts to with unharvested acres available to discuss the be applied to premiums 10 years, changes like vegetable crops are up- their individual cover- must contact SCIC prior insurance options best for soybean crops. Irri- this help an industry to dated to better reflect age. to harvest, feeding or suited for each farming gation coverage is also grow to its potential in the production costs. “We have been work- grazing any damaged operation. March 31, now available. Saskatchewan. Includ- To allow for a longer ing with SCIC to ensure crop so it can be as- 2020, is the deadline to “We are pleased with ing Soybeans in the En- growing season before the program meets the sessed. select insured crops and this year’s improve- hanced Irrigation Pro- harvest begins, SCIC is needs of organic pro- Ministers asked of- coverage levels or make ments and the ongoing gram will be of benefit extending the fall cut- ducers,” SaskOrganics ficials to change the additional changes to commitment toward to irrigators. Saskatch- off dates. For 2020, as- President Will Oddie treatment of private their Crop Insurance Saskatchewan agricul- ewan irrigators can now paragus is added as an said. “This is an impor- insurance for the 2020 contract. Producers ture,” Saskatchewan As- make their decision on eligible crop. tant insurance program program year. Private need to also apply, re- sociation of Rural Mu- crop rotation based on For 2020, SCIC has a for our organic growers insurance revenue will instate or cancel by this nicipalities Division 2 their operations and not new approach to the Or- and it is now more rel- be excluded when cal- date. Director Norm Nordgu- be penalized. Soybeans ganic Option to ensure it evant with SCIC using culating a producer’s For more informa- len said. “As we contin- fit very nicely in an ir- remains relevant to Sas- historical organic infor- program year margin. tion about the 2020 ue to see diversification rigators rotation. We katchewan producers. mation.” This increases the po- insurance options, call throughout the indus- look forward to working Premiums and coverage Producers faced a tential for an AgriSta- 1-888-935-0000 or vis- try, this year’s changes with SCIC on releasing are updated using in- variety of challenges bility benefit as private it www.scic.ca. to soybean coverage, the information to our formation from organic throughout the 2019 insurance revenue is Crop Insurance is a along with last year’s industry.” customers. Previously, growing season. Dry not factored into the Business Risk Man- forage and weather- For those custom- the Organic Option was conditions challenged producer’s allowable agement program sup- based enhancements, ers looking to return based on a combination summer growing and income. Premiums for ported through the speaks to the relevancy to the Crop Insurance of conventional and or- wet conditions, coupled private insurance will Canadian Agricultural with early snowfall, de- remain included as al- Partnership. Under layed harvest. With ap- lowable expenses. Crop Insurance, premi- proximately 1.3 million Minister Marit re- ums for most programs insured acres left out minded livestock pro- are shared 40 per cent over winter, compen- ducers, under the West- by participating pro- sation for producers is ern Livestock Price ducers, 36 per cent by DIAMOND NORTH CREDIT UNION’S estimated to reach $350 Insurance Program, the Government of Can- calf price insurance pol- ada and 24 per cent by ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING icies are now available the Government of Buying? Selling? for purchase. Producers Saskatchewan. Ad- can choose from a range ministrative expenses Try the Classifieds! of coverage options ev- are fully funded by gov- Tuesday, April 14, 2020 ery Tuesday, Wednes- ernments, 60 per cent Registration at 7:00pm 306-747-2442 day and Thursday. by Canada and 40 per Meeting at 7:30pm While Feeder and cent by Saskatchewan.

20032JJ0 The Annual General Our Board and The AGM provides Meeting is open CEO will share the our members an to the public and Annual Report and opportunity to our members are highlight our ongoing engage with the encouraged to join. commitment to Board and Executive our members and Management Team. communities.

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Consolidated financial statements are available upon request on or after April 3, 2020. March 12, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 9 Minutes of a Village of Leask council meeting

(Where necessary, the fol- of Council held on Dec. 16, per person per diem dog/cat catcher Village that the council recognize nary budget meeting. Car- lowing minutes may have 2019. • Stand downs: $200 per maintenance shed on Lot 11 the Leask & District Recre- ried been edited for clarity or T. Spriggs: Robert McHan- stand down. Payment will Block 1 PlanS3969 to be the ation Board for the 2020. T. Spriggs: Resolution that brevity) son – Title Transfer – to be made to fire department, designated pound. Carried Carried Jake’s Plumbing & Heating The Minutes of the Regu- Leask Community Hard- to be disbursed or spent at J. Lapierre: Resolution T. Spriggs: Resolution Estimate #1129 for the total lar Meeting of the Council of ware Ltd. from McHansons its discretion. that the following persons that we recognize the Leask replacement of the furnace the Village of Leask which Hardware. Tabled And it was further agreed be appointed to the Lotter- Sports Centre Board for the in the Village Shop be ac- was held in the Leask Vil- Delegation: 6:30 - 6:50 that : No payment will be ies Committee for the 2020. 2020 year. Carried cepted for $9021.75. Carried lage Office on Wednesday, p.m. Kathy Sevigny from the considered for shop time, Carried J. Lapierre: Resolution J. Lapierre: Resolution to Jan. 22, 2020 commencing Leask Community Hard- and that only exterior T. Spriggs: Resolution that that the Administrator be approve Accounts for Pay- at 6:30 p.m., with Mayor ware Store presented the (structure) fire protection Arthur Spriggs be appointed permitted to issue Utility ment as presented. Carried Arthur Spriggs, Councillors monthly financials to coun- services are expected of fire- as 55-40 Appeal Board Rep- Credits without Council Ap- T. Spriggs: Resolution to JoAnne Lapierre and Thom- cil along with a monthly re- fighters. No building entry is resentative for 2020 Board. proval for amounts under accept the Financial State- as Spriggs, and administra- porting of operations. expected. Carried Carried $15.00. Carried ment from the Leask Com- tor DeAnne Robblee pres- T. Spriggs: Resolution to J. Lapierre: Resolution J. Lapierre: Resolution T. Spriggs: That the Ad- munity Hardware Store - ent. accept the Leask Fire De- that council recognize the that Thomas Spriggs and ministrator be authorized December 2019. Carried Absent were Deputy May- partment Rates for 2020 as: Leask Happy Homesteaders Brian Galambos be appoint- to make payments by direct J. Lapierre: Resolution to or Gordon Harris and Coun- • Fire Chief honorarium: Board ed to the Green Fund Com- deposit, preauthorized pay- accept the following reports: cillor Brian Galambos. $1,500 per year Happy Homesteaders for mittee for the year 2020. ments, online through EFT Foreman Report, Employee A. Spriggs: The Leask • Fire Chief wage: $21 per the 2020. Carried Carried or other online banking ser- Timesheets, Water Treat- Hardware Store Meeting hour fire fighting, plus 1 HR T. Spriggs: Resolution that J. Lapierre: Resolution vices for the following pay- ment Plant Report, Admin- was called to order by Mayor paperwork we recognize the Legacy that Thomas Spriggs and able accounts: istrators Report. Carried Spriggs at 6:30 p.m. - 6:50 • Volunteer Firefighter Gallery Board for the 2020. Gordon Harris be appointed a. SaskTel T. Spriggs: Resolution to p.m. Carried wage: $21.50 per hour Carried to the Emerald Lake Re- b. SaskPower accept the Correspondence: A. Spriggs: The Regular • Attending Department J. Lapierre: Resolution gional Park Board for the c. SaskEnergy Leask Sports Center Inc. Council Meeting for Jan. 22, Meeting: $10 per person, that we recognize the fol- year 2020. Carried d. Prairie Spirit School Di- Meeting Agendas and Min- 2020 was called to order by per meeting, no year-end lowing committee as the T. Spriggs: Resolution vision utes, Letter from the Hud- Mayor Spriggs at 6:50 p.m. bonus operating authority of the that JoAnne Lapierre be ap- e. Government of Canada son Bay Route Association. Carried • Attending meetings/ Leask Golf Course for the pointed to the Leask Sports Remittances Carried J. Lapierre: That the workshops in other com- 2020. Carried Centre Board for the year f. Municipal Employers A. Spriggs: The next meet- Council approved the min- munities: per km @ current T. Spriggs: Resolution that 2020. Carried Pension Plan ing of council be held on utes of the Regular Meeting government sent rates, $15 Justin Nagy be appointed T. Spriggs: Resolution g. SUMA. Carried Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at that the 2020 General Of- J. Lapierre: Resolution 6:30 p.m. at the Village Of- fice Service Fees are as fol- that A Special Meeting will fice. Carried lows (omitted due to space be held on Wednesday, Feb. A. Spriggs: 9:15 p.m.: That Community Calendar restrictions). Carried 5, 2020 at the Village Office this meeting of council be ~ J. Lapierre: Resolution at 6:30 p.m. for a prelimi- adjourned. Carried BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Books, Movies, Magazines, Children’s Section, Inter- net, Printing, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service, Community Programming. Hours: Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm; Friday 1 pm - 5 pm; Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm. Contact us for more info 306-497-3130, www.wapitilibrary.ca. CANWOOD: Canwood Branch of Wapiti Regional Library. Regular Library Hours - Tues. 10 am - 3 pm, Thurs. 10:00 am - 4 pm & Friday 1 - 5 pm. Storytime: Fridays 2 pm. Play cards the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2 pm. Crafter’s Choice the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librar- ian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library & Legacy Gallery Hours: Tuesday 10:30 am - 5 pm; Friday THE BEST PLAN YOU CAN 10:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm. MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 2 pm - 7 pm; Thur. 2 pm - 8 pm; Sat. 9 am - HAVE IS A TEAM OF ADVISORS 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., As MarketSense Advisors, Ed and Christophe make it their West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon. 2 - 6:30 pm; Tues. 12 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 business to deeply understand their clients’ needs. With this pm; Thur. 12 - 6:30 pm; Fri. 9 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Sept - June). CANWOOD: Canwood Regional Park Supper & Auction, Canwood Elks Community Cen- team to back you, on-farm and in the office, you’ll never tre, Saturday, March 14, 2020. Happy Hour 5 pm; Supper 6 pm; Auction to follow. Adults have to face the tough marketing decisions alone. $15; 6-12 yrs $8; 5 & under free. For information call Bob 306-468-7942 or Terry 306- 468-4425. Proceeds to Canwood Regional Park & community improvements. 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It wasn’t quite a record- “We love the support the Telemiracle has found setting year, but, follow- this community shows its way back to the area. ing in the footsteps of its every year,” Cyr said, In 2019, the Canwood immediate predecessor, adding an extra shout- Bus Association was a Kinsmen Telemiracle 44 out to the Shellbrook beneficiary of the fund- was still a highly success- Royal Purple, whose raiser, receiving $20,000 ful one. members helped the Ki- to assist with the pur- Altogether the cam- nettes and Kinsmen with chase and retrofit of a paign, which culminated the town canvas, and wheelchair-accessible in a weekend-long tele- Lake Country Co-op’s C- van that will help people thon at the Conexus Arts Store Subway, which fed in the community and Centre in Regina, saw the the canvassers with subs area get to medical ap- province raise a whop- on canvas night. pointments. ping $5.5 million for a “It is unbelievable,” she In 2014, meanwhile, very good cause — just added. Shellbrook’s Woodland $90,000 or so shy of last Stating that the prov- Bus Association received year’s total. ince “is amazing,” and $19,578 from the Telemir- Shellbrook Kinettes that she’s grateful for acle to assist with the member Tasha Cyr the community and the purchase of a wheelchair couldn’t make the jour- area’s continued sup- The Shellbrook Kinettes were a major presence at Telemiracle 2020, working accessible van. The van, ney to Regina alongside port, Cyr says that the a phone line for the live telethon. and the 16-seat bus oper- her fellow Kinettes. But, community’s donation ated by the association, as they have done in the to this year’s Telemiracle nettes, $1,880 came from As always, the money and access to medical help residents of Park- past, the Kinettes took totalled $14,792.50 – far W.P. Sandin High School, raised at the Telemiracle treatment. The money land Integrated Health responsibility for a full exceeding the Kinettes’ $1,113.50 was collected will stay in the province, goes into the Telemiracle Centre’s long-term care phone line, worked hard, goal of $10,000. by Wild Rose School, and where it can be put to- Fund, and people and facility, and people from and even made the on-air Of that, $11,201 came $598 came from sales of wards helping Saskatch- organizations apply for other communities, get presentation on behalf of from the town canvas Helping Hands at local ewan residents acquire these funds. to medical appointments Shellbrook. by the Kinsmen and Ki- and area businesses. special needs equipment In the past, money from and other social outings. Premier announces new Prince Albert hospital project Residents of Prince Albert and the health care needs of our resi- teers, are an important part of northern Saskatchewan will have dents.” the provincial health system. An access to improved and expanded “The 12 First Nations of the expanded and renovated Victoria health services, through a re- Prince Albert Grand Council Hospital will provide improved newed and expanded Prince Al- (PAGC) look forward to a hospital space to care for our patients as bert Victoria Hospital. that will be comfortable, cultur- close to home as possible.” The provincial government ally inviting and culturally re- Detailed designs will be devel- has announced a commitment of sponsive to the needs of all First oped during the next phase of the more than $300 million to a new Nation membership and commu- project and in consultation with multi-storey addition to Victoria nities,” PAGC Grand Chief Brian key partners. Hospital. The approved project Hardlotte said. “This will be a “We are committed to working concept includes a new acute care hospital First Nations will have with Indigenous partners to make tower, replacement of the exist- pride of ownership in because sure that culturally appropriate ing adult mental health space and of our considerable involvement services and spaces are part of renovations to the current facility. with the Government of Saskatch- this project,” Crown Investments “We are moving forward to ad- ewan, helping create a hospital Minister and Prince Albert Carl- dress the health care needs of our that is truly healing for all.” ton MLA Joe Hargrave said. “Our growing population in Prince Al- Victoria Hospital to 242 on open- and Victoria Hospital Foundation “On behalf of the Saskatchewan government is proud to invest in bert and the north,” Premier Scott ing day, up from the current 173 will raise funds for furniture and Health Authority, I want to thank this project, which will allow us to Moe said. “This significant in- beds, an increase of 40 per cent, equipment. the Government of Saskatchewan meet the needs of a growing pop- vestment reflects the importance with space to expand further as “Prince Albert is a major hub of for their support of improving ac- ulation and support our evolving of Victoria Hospital in providing needed. It includes a larger emer- essential health care services for cess to health care for the people health care system.” a wide variety of health services, gency department, a helipad and the north central region of Sas- of Prince Albert and northern Premier Moe expressed appre- not only to people in Prince Al- enhanced medical imaging ser- katchewan,” Prince Albert May- Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan ciation to the City of Prince Al- bert, but to patients and clients vices, including an MRI. or Greg Dionne said. “Victoria Health Authority Board Chair bert, surrounding Rural Munici- across northern Saskatchewan.” The province will pay 100 per Hospital is an aging facility. We R.W. (Dick) Carter said. “The palities, local Indigenous leaders The project is anticipated to cent of the capital cost of the welcome new funds that will im- Victoria Hospital and its staff and community partners for their increase the number of beds in project. The local community prove our capacity to respond to members, physicians and volun- ongoing support. Shellbrook Library continues Adopt-a-Book Program

By Dian Campbell come. ish and support our Library. available titles, or a title of and the adopter can be the When we receive your dona- The Adopt-a-Book cam- The Adopt-a-Book pro- By adopting a book you can their choice. first to sign it out. tion, we will place a book- paign is a popular program gram encourages literacy, help us build a strong collec- You can adopt a book in a Books can be adopted plate in the book with the that allows members of the supports education and pro- tion of books and continue to subject area of your choice, in memory of a loved one, inscription you want. community to support their vides quality reading mate- show your support for this such as fiction, non-fiction, anonymously, on behalf of A charitable tax receipt library with a gift that keeps rials to children, teens and community institution. gardening, cooking, sports, yourself or someone else, as will be sent in the amount of on giving. adults. It is truly a gift that To participate, our pa- crafts, romance, mystery, a group or as a unique pres- your gift. Adopt-a-Book is a way for keeps on giving. trons bring their donation to etc. ent for the person who has For more information call library supporters to help us Since our Library opened the library to purchase – or The adopter’s name or a everything!! the library @ 306-747-3419, add to our collection, for the in 1952, people in our com- ‘adopt’ – a book for the li- special dedication is placed Order and donation forms or drop in to see us 105 Rail- enjoyment of generations to munity have helped to nour- brary from our collection of on a nameplate in the book, are available at the library. way Ave. West. SPORTS March 12, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 11 Ayres’ ‘Walter Mitty’ story a hockey treat

The Secret Life of Wal- programs on Monday. in the Great Chicago Fire, over 95 mph so they don’t Bob Molinaro again, on ter Mitty came alive in He got paid $500 for his the kidnapping of the Lind- have to.” the Orioles playing split- late February in front of a approximate 30 minutes bergh baby and the Water- RJ Currie of sports- squad games in spring nation-wide TV audience of work in goal for Caro- gate cover-up.” deke.com: “The Christian training: “C’mon now. The viewing Hockey Night in lina, plus he got to keep his Another one from Chad, Science Monitor estimated Birds don’t have enough Canada. Canes’ jersey. He might also on inaction from Astros’ eight in 10 NFL players are big-league players for even In the blink of an hour or share in some of the royal- owner Jim Crane: “Harry bankrupt two years into one squad.” so on a Saturday night, Da- ties from “Ayres 90” jersey S. Truman famously had retirement. This is differ- Greg Cote of the Miami vid Ayres became a house- sales. As for the memories? a sign on his desk that ent than CFL players, who Herald, on NASCAR’s Dixie hold name across Canada Well, that was worth untold BRUCE said, ‘The buck stops here.’ are bankrupt two years into Vodka 400 at Homestead. and by Monday, his “15 millions. Thirty years from Crane’s version of that is, their careers.” “Hmm. Should a bunch of ENTON minutes of fame” splashed now, his grandchildren will P ‘The buck stops down the Comedy writer Alex Kas- guys driving 180 mph in across North America. be begging him to quit talk- ~ hall and to the right, in an eberg: “A self-titled dare- heavy traffic be sponsored And now, hockey analyst ing about Feb. 22, 2020. office adjacent to the men’s devil, ‘Mad Mike’ Hughes, by vodka?” Brian Burke and other in- Less than 48 hours after restroom.’” tried to prove the earth was Joe Burrow, projected fluential voices around the Burke grouchily told TV shocked Leafs’ fans in To- Bob Molinari of piloton- flat in his homemade rock- No. 1 draft pick, on Twit- National Hockey League viewers that the Ayres situ- ronto. line.com (Hampton, Va.): et; sadly it crashed to the ter, after measurements are saying they want to take ation was an embarrass- Meanwhile, the Secret “With scream queen Maria Nevada desert. Legally they taken at the NFL Combine steps to ensure it never hap- ment to the NHL, governors Life of David Ayres goes Sharapova announcing her had to then name the rocket showed his throwing hand pens again. reportedly started talk- onto the back shelf at the retirement, women’s tennis the New York Knicks.” had a nine-inch span: “Con- Why? It was the greatest ing about a review of the local library, fulfilling the is less glamorous. But a lot Patti Dawn Swansson, sidering retirement after I story of the NHL season to “EBUG” (emergency backup wish of Brian Burke but quieter.” aka the River City Ren- was informed the football date, shuffling to the side all goalie) situation. Hockey spoiling one of the greatest Comedy writer Jim egade, reacting to Tony Ro- will be slipping out of my the talk about concussions, fans would never again have Cinderella stories the NHL Barach: “Reds pitcher Trev- mo’s $17 million CBS con- tiny hands. Please keep me injuries, assaults, suspen- a chance to revel in the de- has ever told. or Bauer says 70 per cent tract: “Hmmm, I wonder in your thoughts.” sions and teams tanking. light of a David Ayres if the Comedy guy Torben of Major League Baseball how much it would take for Care to comment? Email Details of the story need owners follow through with Rolfsen of Vancouver’s pitchers cheat. The other 30 Fox to get Terry Bradshaw brucepenton2003@yahoo. not be told, but here’s the a plan to force teams to car- TSN, the Rolfsen Report: per cent can throw the ball to stop talking.” ca Coles notes: If you’re read- ry a third goalie with them “If the Zamboni driver had ing this column, dedicated at all times — someone who gotten injured, next in goal to sports, you know all is paid simply to be avail- for the Canes would have about Ayres, the Zamboni able in an emergency. That been Drake.“ driver who was an emer- goalie would have to own Headline in theonion. PRAISE & WORSHIP gency goalie in Toronto sud- some junior or collegiate com: “Victorious Patrick denly thrust into the middle experience and, oh, yes, be Mahomes Thanks Bears For Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. of a Leafs-Carolina game. of an age that curmudgeons Drafting Mitchell Trubisky” LUTHERAN CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE SEVENTH DAY In true Walter Mitty fash- like Burke don’t find embar- Norman Chad of the Zion - Canwood Big River ADVENTIST ion, he went on to win the rassing. Ayres, after all, was Washington Post, on the Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. - Worship 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook game and then did a whirl- 42 when he stonewalled the ever-growing allegations Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School St. John’s - Shellbrook Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 Sat., 11:00 am -Worship wind circuit of talk shows, Leafs with eight saves in against the Houston Astros: Sunday School, 306-469-2258 Broadcast on sports interview programs the third period to cement a “Eventually, we’ll discover Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Youth Nite: Fridays VOAR 92.1 FM and late night TV comedy 6-3 Carolina win in front of the Astros also had a hand Rev. 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home-grown food and freshly-baked calls for public hospital pies. Visits were keenly anticipated and especially visits from grandchildren. Dorothy in Prince Albert loved to dance and enjoyed companionship The Saskatchewan Hospital in after its opening, and the company and a good laugh. North Battleford is currently on a managing the P3 facility recently No service will be held boil-water advisory and sewage has had its credit rating downgraded by at this time; the family flooded the basement, according to Moody’s credit agency. will hold a memorial an internal memo obtained by the Moody’s indicates that in addition in the spring of 2020. Saskatchewan NDP. to the roof replacement, the facility The family would like to “This new facility has been an un- requires “significant remediation express their heartfelt mitigated disaster because of the work for water damage as a result FLEMING – Dorothy Jim Jensen) and son thanks to the nurses and Sask. Party’s embrace of a P3 model of faulty shower assemblies that (“Dot”), age 97, passed Doug (and his wife staff at Whispering Pine that rewarded shoddy construction leaked behind the walls across the away peacefully on Pat). Dorothy had four Place for their loving by out-of-province companies,” said facility.” March 1, 2020, at grandchildren and five care. Anyone wishing NDP Leader Ryan Meili. “One company has already gone Whispering Pine Place great-grandchildren: to do so can make “The walls, roof, and plumbing bankrupt while building this facil- Care Home in Canwood, Carla Jensen and her donations in Dorothy’s have all needed to be redone. There ity, now another one is facing finan- SK. husband, Ben Heumann memory to Whispering has been extensive flooding leading cial stress, and the Health Author- She was born on (with daughter, Isla), Pine Place, Canwood, to mould damage. Staff and resi- ity appears to have bypassed the November 1, 1922, Laura (Jensen) Marshall SK. Arrangements dents have been left drinking poi- opportunity to reduce the value of to Fred and Lily Arn and her husband Karl have been entrusted soned water. the contract,” said NDP Health Crit- and raised in the (with daughter, Scarlet), to the care of Beau “And now the basement has been ic Vicki Mowat. Crescent Hill area near Adam Fleming and his “Lac” Funeral Home, inundated with raw sewage and pa- “This P3 model isn’t working for Kinistino, SK. She was wife Carly (with sons, Shellbrook, SK. 306- tients are unable to use the water to North Battleford, and it won’t work predeceased by her Cameron and Bowen), 747-2828. Family and bathe. What is the Sask. Party doing for the promised hospital in Prince sister and brothers, and Derek Fleming and friends wishing to send to address these failures, and how Albert. Evelyn, Alex, Herbert his wife Loretta Kong online condolences are can we expect that their promised “New Democrats would ensure a and John. Dorothy (with daughter, Violet, welcome to visit www. PA hospital rebuild will turn out new hospital for Prince Albert, and farmed in the Kinistino and son, Hugo). beaulacfuneralhome. any better?” we’d build it right the first time, area with her husband, Dorothy’s family com The year-old facility is still not with our companies and our work- Gordon, who passed fondly remember operating at full capacity months ers.” away in 2016. She will the love she put into be lovingly remembered her cooking: the big by her daughter Deb Christmas dinners and (and her husband other meals featuring CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. A team’s best pitcher 4. Designer Jacobs 8. Hip joint THE BULLETIN BOARD 10. A dialect of English 11. Portrays 12. Panic 13. The head of a team 15. High priest 16. League of Legends locale $ TH ANNUAL – For 25.00 – BIG RIVER 20 17. Protective folds FISH DERBY 18. Treats allergies + GST on COWAN LAKE, BIG RIVER, SK 21. Voodoo spirits ST 22. 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By Sara Williams for long periods after snow melt, weeks. Once it’s dead, cultivate it Too often we select plants at a rain or irrigation makes an excel- and incorporate it into the soil to nursery or garden centre, bring lent site for a bog garden, but not a increase the bed’s organic matter them home, and place them hap- flower border. content. hazardly wherever we happen to Note whether there are elms, Dig the bed to a depth of 30 to have space in our yard. Sometimes poplars, spruce or maples nearby. 45 cm (12-18 in.), equivalent to it works, but usually is doesn’t. All of these trees have shallow, the rooting depth of many peren- Having a plan, before you buy, is spreading root systems which effi- nial flowers. Once dug, add gener- a better option. Winter is a good ciently (and somewhat ruthlessly) ous amounts of organic matter. A time to start planning. absorb water and nutrients at the 10-cm (4-in.) layer of peat moss, Begin with a location expense of flowers planted below well-rotted manure or compost, Study a potential location for or near them. Keep flower borders thoroughly incorporated, is not a flowerbed from both your per- well beyond the drip lines of these too much. spective and that of the plants. trees. [Part Two next week: Plant se- From your point of view, it should The external shape lection] be where you’ll see it – from a deck If your landscape, home and Sara Williams is the author or or patio, as you enter your yard, spirit tend to be formal, then so A small bermed border with pink and white plants. Photo coauthor of numerous books in- or from a window while washing should your border. Long rect- credit: Sara Williams. cluding Creating the Prairie Xeri- dishes – horticulture therapy of angular ones are classic. Double scape, Growing Fruit in Northern the best kind. “Secret gardens,” borders, facing each other across ting area or patio with an entrance garden hose over a few days and Gardens, Gardening Naturally those tucked around a corner or a path, are very traditional. But to the lawn beyond. from various perspectives. Con- and Best Trees and Shrubs for hidden from immediate view, are these take space and may not be Island beds are situated in a tinue to make changes until you’re the Prairies. Retired as the Hor- fine, but they generally come later adapted to all gardener’s person- lawn and are meant to be viewed comfortable with it. The final ticultural Specialist, Extension in one’s horticultural evolution. alities and properties. from all sides. They may be kid- check is with a lawn mower. Will Division, University of Saskatch- Put your first flowerbed where it If you’re more comfortable with ney-shaped or free form, conform- the mower fit the curves when cut- ewan, she continues to give work- will give you the most pleasure. an informal design, use a garden ing to the space available to them. ting the adjacent lawn? shops throughout the Canadian From the plant’s point of view, hose and begin at ground level. Finally, there are “walk-within” Soil preparation prairies. This column is provided think about sunlight and shade, of Lay out a shape. Then step back or “walk through”flower borders, You may have to remove existing courtesy of the Saskatchewan soil, drainage, and root competi- and study it from where you’ll be not meant to be viewed from out- vegetation, most likely lawn. Cover Perennial Society (SPS; sask- tion. There are a great number of viewing it most often –a sitting side at all. These act as a “room” the proposed area with black plas- [email protected]). Check flowers that adapt well to either area, the entrance to your yard, in themselves, one you stroll tic. As long as the air temperature our website (www.saskperen- sun or shade (although typically, the back (or front) of your house. It through, or enter and sit in, and is well above 20°C, the grass be- nial.ca) or Facebook page (www. plants prefer either one or the oth- may be as simple as a curved bor- from where you view the world low the plastic sheet will be killed facebook.com/saskperennial) er). Almost all prefer good drain- der in a corner of your yard, or a and your border. by light and water exclusion, and for a list of upcoming gardening age. An area in which water sits free-form bed enveloping your sit- Study the shape created by your heat build-up within two to three events. Sask. Health Authority volunteer opportunities The Volunteer Service De- programs, bowling groups, hor- meals when necessary, sitting one’s day by visiting residents residents or clients, please call partment is in need of caring, ticulture, painting, baking, etc. with residents, and helping to on a one-to-one basis or in your local health care facility compassionate and committed Volunteers assist staff with set make mealtime a pleasant time. small groups, chatting, playing to apply. You can also reach volunteers to fill the following up and take down of program. Shifts:Breakfast, Lunch and/ cards, reading or strolling with the Volunteer Services Depart- service positions: Shifts: Flexible or Dinner meals. residents. ment at (306) 765-6010, by Recreation Opportunities – “Loving Spoonfuls” – Park- Monday – Sunday, once or Shifts: Flexible email at volunteers@paphr. Big River Health Centre (306) land Integrated Health Centre, twice per week. If you are interested in this sk.ca or find us on the web at 469-2220 Shellbrook (306) 747-6841 Friendly Visiting – Wheat- or any other Volunteer service www.paphr.ca. We look for- Responsibilities include as- Duties include escorting land Lodge, Leask (306) 466- position, or if you have a par- ward to matching your talents sisting with crafts, shopping residents to and from dining 4949 ticular skill or talent you would and interests with the right po- trips, special functions, exercise rooms, assisting residents with Make a difference in some- like to share with the patients, sition for you.