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$1.50 Vol. 58 No. 33 • Friday, September 1, 2017

It was a successful day for threshing at the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site on Aug. 26, as the agriculture spectacle ran in tandem with the Symphony Under the Sky Festival and performances by Saskatchewan Express, Terrance Littletent, Belle Plaine and the Regina Sym- phony Orchestra. For more on the day’s events, please see our story and photos on page 6. Photo by Darcy Gross Grasslands News Council plans to improve Bay and 8th intersection

By Samantha Magee the plan to councillors that the public at proper grade level. We want to improve the Fort Times Reporter works committee brought to fruition. Mayor Jerry Whiting offered to con- impression people are Council has decided to fix up the in- Brian Giroux, town foreman, sug- sult with the business owners in the getting of our community. tersection at Bay Avenue South and 8th gested an engineer’s survey might be area about the concepts the town is con- Street. necessary to ensure the streets are all sidering. Councillor Rebecca Hill Parking has been a problem in that area, as has pedestrian access to the “Ultimately we will be the ones to businesses there, mainly, Echo Val- make the decision but I would like to ley Motor Products, the Scenic Centre, hear from them, they’re the ones who A&W, Houston Pizza, Tim Hortons and are there everyday,” said Hill in agree- the Petro Canada. ment. “We need to improve the safety for The work outlined in the proposal is vehicular traffic. There is lack of line anticipated to cost $35,000, said Gir- sight, partially due to the parking sit- oux, who was in attendance to explain uation there,” said Coun. Rebecca Hill. the plan in further detail. “That’s just Hill suggested installing sidewalks, for the concrete work though.” curbs and having the parking in front A timeline for the work was not men- of the A&W become angled parking, so tioned, although Coun. Lee Finishen did that vehicles backing out are facing the say he would like the work to be com- correct direction. plete this year. Council would pay for She said the concrete improvements the project out of its gas tax fund. and adding some planters would also A resolution was passed to request a improve aesthetics. Fort Qu’Appelle’s public works crew paves a stretch of road on Pasqua survey of road elevations from the town’s “We want to improve the impression Avenue beside Fort Qu’Appelle Elementary Community School on engineer of Bay Avenue South and 8th people are getting of our community. Aug. 25, getting the street all fixed up before the start of the school Street down to the railroad tracks to en- This plan attempts to address all of year. Photo by Samantha Magee sure any future sidewalks are at grade those concerns,” said Hill, presenting level. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV www.facebook.com/grasslandsnews 2 September 1, 2017 Passengers Rates Starting at • Passenger Service - Yorkton to Regina • Courier Service • $ 95 + tax • Moving and Delivery • Large Item Transport • 9 Balcarres-Fort Qu’Appelle &KHFNRXUURXWHDQGUDWHVDWZZZGLFDOWUDQVSRUWFD 306-730-9252 Welcome Back );46-2'-4%076)%(=83/-'/3J8,)7',330=)%6 By Samantha Magee like to help it grow.” Fort Times Reporter Sweatman, who lives There are some in Goodeve, comes to new principals in Fort Balcarres from Kelliher Qu’Appelle’s schools and School, where he was a Balcarres as well. Mi- principal for two years. chael Sweatman, Sandy Previous to that he was Pinay-Schindler and Jill a high school teacher at Young-Lee, will welcome Melville Comprehensive students on their first School in the Good Spirit day of the 2017-18 school School Division. year, Sept. 5. “I was drawn to being Balcarres a principal because I had Community School some really good mentors Michael Sweatman is throughout my career, so Balcarres Community I pursued my master’s MICHAEL SWEATMAN School’s newest princi- GHJUHHDQGÀQLVKHGWKDW pal, taking over for Don up in 2014.” the day while they’re at Jewitt who came out of Sweatman is also a school. retirement last year to reservist with the Ca- “We have a lot of stu- cover the position that nadian Armed Forces. dents who don’t have was vacant after Glenda “Sometimes balance isn’t stable lives outside of Elliott died in a car easy, I’m a father of two school so that’s really crash. young boys but I do get important. You also “You want some sta- to choose when I work to need to have a sense of bility in a leadership role some extent there. I’ve community; you know like that so that’s the done it for years though, when you come there’s Sandy Pinay-Schindler is looking forward to working in Fort Qu’Appelle’s direction we’re going, I I am used to it.” support either academ- HOHPHQWDU\VFKRROZKHUHVKHÀUVWLQWHUQHGDIWHUFRPSOHWLQJKHUWHDFKLQJ plan to be here for as long Sweatman said his ically or in an extracur- degree at the University of Regina as I can. There’s a lot of number 1 priority is to ricular capacity. I want good things going on at give children a safe space children to look back on they reached their full “When I lived on re- munity. Balcarres and I would for at least six hours of their experience and feel potential.” serve I would drive down “We want community Fort Qu’Appelle and do my internship members to come in and Elementary here actually. It’s full be a part of what hap- Community School circle for me.” pens here.” Sandy Pinay-Schin- Pinay-Schindler was There will be new ex- dler is taking over the trained as an elementary tra-curricular activities principal position from school teacher and is ex- this year including soc- Julie Sedo. Pinay-Schin- cited to be working with cer and lacrosse. dler also said that pro- young students again “We will also be con- viding children a safe and is looking forward to tinuing to offer a Grade space at school is a prior- using her knowledge as a 12 adult class that recog- ity for her. First Nations co-ordina- nizes First Nations tradi- “Creating a safe and tor to use at the school, tional ways of learning.” caring environment which is in Treaty 4 ter- 7KLV ZLOO EH WKH ÀUVW for learning is the key. ritory. complete school year Learning should be joy- “My skills really that Bert Fox embraces ful and for me that’s im- suited this place. I’m ex- its new brand — Bison. portant.” FLWHG«0\ÀUVWJRDOLVWR In the middle of the last Pinay-Schindler ex- build relationships with school year the student plained that both of her staff and students and body voted in favour parents attended res- integrating myself more of making the change idential school in Leb- into the community. The rather than having dif- ret, where learning was vice-principal Val Brooks ferent school sporting Jill Young-Lee has been promoted from vice-principal to principal at Bert GHÀQLWHO\QRWMR\IXO6KH has been an immense teams with different Fox Community High School. Photos by Samantha Magee said even though they help to me so far. I feel names and mascots. had bad experiences, blessed to be here.” “Having that unity is they taught her the im- Bert Fox Community something we’ve been Help make school zones safer value of learning. High School working towards. It’s “Despite that they in- Jill Young-Lee is tak- tough to give up tradi- Submitted • Start a launch pad. Baskets or bin stilled in me the impor- ing over the role of prin- tion but just because New research from CAA shows par- containers work best. tance of education. My cipal from Jason Weitzel. something is how it is ents are reporting an increase in un- Organizing experts say having a parents weren’t allowed Young-Lee has been a doesn’t mean it’s the best safe driving practices in school zones. designated spot in your entryway for to go past Grade 8, that teacher for 18 years and way,” she said. Results from the CAA survey indi- things like the kids’ lunch boxes, back- was the law.” has taught “just about Young-Lee said ac- cate that the top two hazardous driv- packs, textbooks, and coats is an effec- Pinay-Schindler is everywhere” throughout ademics are a very im- ing behaviours that motorists perform tive way to keep things tidy and help coming to Fort Qu’Ap- Canada and internation- portant part of high in a school zone are speeding and dis- make sure no one forgets anything. pelle from Broadview ally. school but she stresses tracted driving. Encourage children to be responsible School where she was She has been at Bert there are other dimen- “As parents and motorists, we can for their own launch pad. principal for 10 years. Fox Community High sions that have just as all do our part to help keep our school • Plan your Route: Rushing means After that she was the School since 2015 as a much value. zones safe,” said Christine Niemczyk, making quick and sometimes potentially First Nations/Métis Ed- vice-principal. “Our job as educa- director of communications, CAA Sas- unsafe decisions. ucation co-ordinator for “(Weitzel) and I tors is to develop well katchewan. a) Driving your kids? Know your Prairie Valley School Di- worked closely as a team rounded individuals With Saskatchewan students soon route and talk with the school adminis- vision from 2009 to 2015. to ensure continuation so ready for life after Bert starting a new school year, CAA has trator in advance to determine drop off, From 2015 until this all of the things we iden- Fox… Relationships are developed some helpful safety tips for pick-up, no stopping and parking zones. year, she was the pro- WLÀHG DV LPSRUWDQW DQG the beginning of every- parents/guardians and motorists: Park a couple of blocks way to avoid traf- vincial facilitator for the that needed growth will thing; it’s the foundation Parents and Guardians: Smooth ÀFFRQJHVWLRQDQGVDIHO\ZDONWKHUHVW Following Their Voices continue.” of our growth. Our needs drop-offs start off with stress-free of the way with your children. This also Program with the Minis- Young-Lee said her are student-centred not mornings. provides an extra dose of exercise. try of Education. goals for Bert Fox Bisons teacher-centred that’s • Plan the night before. Help your Avoid texting and other activities Pinay-Schindler has are to improve the grad- where the shift hap- kids get organized by preparing the that can distract you while you drive. Cree and Saulteaux an- uation and attendance pened. It’s about what next day’s lunch, backpacks, and school Maintain your speed according to the cestry and is a member rates, improve literacy students need and we clothes. Also set out breakfast plates, posted speed limits. of Peepeekisis First Na- and math scores, and to work to give them the fruit, cereal, etc. Continued on Page 3 tion. work more with the com- opportunities.” 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV @grasslands_news September 1, 2017 3 Principals agree PVSD budget cuts are manageable By Samantha Magee DELOLWLHVDUHSKHQRPHQDO,IZHKDGWZLFHDVPDQ\ Fort Times Reporter ´«,IHHOTXLWHIRUWXQDWHDQGFRQILGHQW WKH\ZRXOGPD\EHMXVWEHERGLHVWKHRQHVZHKDYH Principals of Fort Qu’Appelle Elementary Com- ZHFDQPDLQWDLQZKDWZHGRKHUH QRZDUHHIIHFWLYHµVKHVDLG munity School, Bert Fox Community High School DW%DOFDUUHVZLWKZKDWZHKDYH 7KHUHDUHDOVRWKUHHIHZHUEXVGULYHUSRVLWLRQV DQG%DOFDUUHV&RPPXQLW\6FKRRODUHVDWLVÀHGZLWK %DOFDUUHVSULQFLSDO0LFKDHO6ZHDWPDQ Salaries WKHZD\3UDLULH9DOOH\6FKRRO'LYLVLRQZDVDEOHWR 7KUHHTXDUWHUVRIWKHERDUG·VEXGJHWSD\VIRUVWDII- EDODQFHWKHVFKRROEXGJHW LQJ7HDFKHUVZKRDUHLQDXQLRQWKURXJK&83(ZLOO 3URYLQFLDOO\WKHUHKDVEHHQDUHGXFWLRQRISHU PDQDJHZLWKDOLWWOHOHVV UHFHLYHDSHUFHQWLQFUHDVHZKLOHQRQXQLRQL]HG FHQWLQRSHUDWLQJJUDQWVEXWRIWKHORFDOVFKRROVRQH %DOFDUUHVUHFHLYHGODVW\HDUEXWWKLV VWDIIZLOOVHHWKHLUVDODULHVIUR]HQRUUHGXFHG KDVDFWXDOO\VHHQDQLQFUHDVH VFKRRO\HDUVWDIIZLOOKDYHDQHVWLPDWHG 'LUHFWRUVZLOOORVHSHUFHQWRIWKHLUZDJHGHS- The Fort Qu’Appelle Elementary Community ³OHVVWRVSHQG XW\GLUHFWRUVZLOOORVHSHUFHQWVXSHULQWHQGHQWV School is actually seeing an increase of almost /DVW \HDU %HUW )R[ KDG  WKLV VFKRRO ZLOOORVHSHUFHQWDQGVXSHUYLVRUVZLOOORVH  7KLV \HDU·V HVWLPDWHG RSHUDWLQJ EXGJHW \HDULWZLOOEHDQHVWLPDWHGZKLFKLVDO- SHUFHQW IRULVZKLOHWKHODVWVFKRRO\HDU·V PRVWOHVV 7KHERDUGRIHGXFDWLRQLVDOVRUHGXFLQJFRPSHQ- EXGJHWZDV 7KHVHQXPEHUVH[FOXGHWKHFRVWRIWUDQVSRUWLQJ VDWLRQUDWHVE\SHUFHQWRQDPRQWKO\EDVH)RU Communications director Alana Johnson ex- VWXGHQWV EXLOGLQJ UHSDLUV DQG (GXFDWLRQ &HQWUH WHDFKHUVRUVWDIIFODLPLQJIXOOGD\PHHWLQJRUWUDYHO SODLQHGWKDWWKHLQFUHDVHZDVGXHWRVDYLQJVLQRWKHU LWLQHUDQWVWDIIZKRDUHHPSOR\HHVWKDWWUDYHOZLWKLQ WLPHUDWHVWKDWZLOOEHUHGXFHGE\SHUFHQW GHSDUWPHQWV WKHGLYLVLRQVXFKDVSV\FKRORJLVWVVSHHFKODQJXDJH School days ´ĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝǀĞůĚŐ Sunday School is at 9:30 Valley Drug Mart would like to invite you Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. WKŽdžϯϬϵ ZĞŐŝŶĂ^<^ϰ^Ϭϯ beginning in September. to the Fort Times office on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m.  Phone 306-332-4455 Worship service is at 10:30 a.m. ƵƉĂƌ^<^Ϭ'ϬzϬ dĞů͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϰϯϬϬ 306-332-5807  Check us out on Facebook valleyalliance.ca for coffee and to wish Sandra and Samantha ϭͲϴϳϳͲϳϮϯͲϰϰϴϴ &Ădž͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϯϭϳϰ 18-1c  all the best in the future. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV ZZZIDFHERRNFRPJUDVVODQGVQHZV 4 6HSWHPEHU

´$IUHHSUHVVLVWKHXQVOHHSLQJ Published Fridays by JXDUGLDQRIHYHU\RWKHUULJKW )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV/LPLWHG WKDWIUHHPHQSUL]HLWLVWKHPRVW %R[)RUW4X·$SSHOOH6.6*6 GDQJHURXVIRHRIW\UDQQ\µ Phone 306-332-5526 • Fax 306-332-5414 OPINIONS :LQVWRQ&KXUFKLOO Email: [email protected] High government wages contribute to poor economy What kind of a mess in many departments, it and bonuses for years of is our province now deal- is beyond fair to ask the service and wage policies ing with? Resignations workers making menial that were previously in from the political party wages to sit on any ad- place. that leads the province, vances as a means to help Selling the Crown cor- lawsuits, wage freezes the province. porations is another dis- DQGGHÀFLWVOLNHZHKDYH I don’t blame the cussion altogether but never seen before. higher paid workers maybe the premier sees I am not inclined to themselves — good for just where these corpo- follow the political scene them for stepping into a rations are headed. Pos- and I’ve been around position that makes their sibly that’s why there’s enough years to know life easier. I blame the all the talk about selling that there are always governments that over or taking on partners. It events reported as one the years have developed may be what is needed to political party tries to such extravagant compa- stop the province’s money deface the other, but I nies and are now asking from being used in such also know that there are SHRSOH WR VDFULÀFH IURP high amounts for their some events happening their own pockets to keep own wage pool of govern- that just don’t seem to the province out of the ment employees. be right and I don’t know red. (ODLQH$VKÀHOG how some of the com- Many people are com- *UDVVODQGV1HZV panies involved can get plaining about a two- away with what they are tiered health system. doing. How about the two-tiered The disclosure report wage system? People for the government was don’t want a health sys- -<'%2(-(%8)73J)6:%6-)8= released recently and tem where those who can frankly, every employee afford it can get better With initial expecta- contender. - One candidate who should have little trouble relat- being paid by the gov- service, but I don’t hear WLRQVRIIRXURUÀYHFDQGL Guest ernment is in a wage people complaining that dates, the race to replace ing to rural Saskatchewan is former deputy agricul- bracket that none of our the people who work for Premier is a Columnist ture minister and deputy minister to Premier Wall, province’s elderly, or government corporations little more crowded then Alanna Koch. Koch, who was previously executive young entrepreneurs — are getting better service anticipated. Murray director of the Western Canadian Wheatgrowers As- and especially the com- with a higher paycheque The $25,000 entry fee sociation, has to be considered as a surprise entry. mon business employee so they can eat better, — $15,000 of which is re- Mandryk +DYLQJQHYHUUXQIRUHOHFWHGRIÀFHEHIRUHVKHUH- — could even dream of live in better homes or to fundable, but only if they mains an untested commodity. reaching. spend more on their fam- stay in the race, abide by all the rules and wind up on However, as a former ministerial assistant during In the disclosure re- ilies. Government wages WKHÀQDOEDOORW³LVDELWLQWLPLGDWLQJ6RLVWKHPD[L- the Grant Devine government days, her connections port, SaskTel’s chief are higher than most mum $250,000 spending limit, meaning those without to Wall and others in the Sask. Party hierarchy goes executive received an wages earned in this a serious shot at becoming premier need not apply. back decades. 11.8-per cent-raise last province. So six candidates is a bit of a surprise. Also of help is her commitment to follow Wall’s year to bring his wage Health workers, school Who isn’t among the six is also surprising. The course — something that should make her one of the to $633,895 for 2016/17, boards, pensioners and betting money had Health Minister in the favourites. and Sask Power earned employees in smaller race. He bowed out for what he described as family has spent most his adult working 7.2 per cent more for a businesses are the ones health reasons. Also, most thought Finance Minister life in elected politics, starting out as MP before en- yearly total of $481,169. who pay for the increases Kevin Doherty’s entry into the tering provincial politics. The path to victory for the SaskEnergy’s CEO took in these government cor- leadership contest was a nearly certainty. Meadow Lake MLA may be his federal contracts and home 13.3-per-cent less porations that seem to That said, other expected contenders didn’t disap- his ability to offer a different take. ($401,884) than the pre- come every year and I point. Certainly, he made an initial splash in promising vious year. can see why — how many Of course, Kevin Cheveldayoff’s entry was not sur- greater transparency and accountability. However, These are the “big $5-per-month increases prising at all. The political rumour mill suggested Ch- he’s been in the middle of many of the controversies shot”’ wages that the av- in household utility bills eveldayoff has long been interested in the top job. He including the Global Transportation Hub. erage person would never are needed to make up was kept up a sizeable contract list and appears to While former social services minister Tina Beau- dream of making but I say the SaskTel CEO’s have had a healthy war chest. dry-Mellor is new enough to be removed from many also scanned through all increase of $67,143 in As a Saskatoon-based candidate originally from of the government controversies, a tough austerity of the employee wages in just the last year? I did Blaine Lake, Cheveldayoff is nicely positioning him- budget with cuts to assistance payments may hurt each of these companies the figures. It’s 13,428 self with a theme of “rural roots and urban strong” candidacy. Then again, maybe carrying out a tough DQG LW ZDV KDUG WR ÀQG homes and that is just for — something that should appeal to a wide variety of government austerity agenda will add to Beau- any employee who was the one paycheque’s in- Sask. Party voter. dry-Mellor’s stock in this leadership race. making under $50,000 crease in one corporation. Also well positioned is Saskatoon lawyer and for- Certainly, as university political science instructor per year and many, were Over the years I have mer justice minister . As a card-carry- and urban woman, she adds a variety to this race that well into the $75,000 seen many companies ing federal Liberal, Wyant may struggle a bit with other candidates don’t. Attracting rural voters will be to $100,000 and higher and corporations restruc- traditional hardcore rural conservative vote. a challenge, but Beaudry-Mellor will be attractive to range. ture and cut their wage But to offset that, he has already gained the en- those looking for something different. So why is everyone expenses by selling or dorsement of Agriculture Minister and The biggest surprise so far is likely the entry of being asked to freeze taking on new partners. Sask. Party founder and former Kelvington-Wadena former environment minister , who seems their wages in workforces The companies then can MLA June Draude, a former Liberal, herself. to be hoping to pick up support from those who might across the province to rehire their employees at Also at Wyant’s announcement (designed by Har- have backed Reiter. As of the writing of this, Moe had help the deficit? When a more reasonable wage ris Greenway Associates that included one-time Wall UHVLJQHGKLVFDELQHWSRVWEXWKDGQRWRIÀFLDOO\DQ- employees for Crown cor- to help decrease their ex- senior advisor Teri Harris) was well-respected Regina nounced. porations are being paid penses and also change MLA Mark Docherty. Relating to rural voters will be The Shellbrook MLA also brings a strong rural such extravagant wages WKH ÀJXUHV IRU EHQHÀWV a challenge for Wyant, but he has to be considered a background.

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They traordinaire, Sandra were mentioned but took a back seat to other mat- Huber, is leaving. ters. But Conservatives must understand that Indig- Sandra has been Samantha enous issues are of vital concern to all Canadians. working for the Fort Magee For instance, candidates devoted considerable Times newspaper her time debating TransCanada’s Energy East and En- entire adult life, almost bridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline projects. Energy 40 years. Many can’t imagine walking through the development is, of course, a national priority, but doors and not seeing her smiling face. most energy projects are on or run through tradi- I just wanted to take this time and this space to tional Indigenous territories. acknowledge Sandra and everything she has done for New Conservative leader Andrew Scheer must this community while working in this capacity. We develop policies that advance Indigenous people and hijack resource projects that could elevate the local have worked together for only two years but she has communities. Closing the gap between Indigenous population and the nation. proven an invaluable source of knowledge and sup- people and other Canadians is a moral and political In many situations, equity partnerships would port in that time. necessity. be the norm for First Nations. Often, they’re risk- I still routinely ask her for people’s names, contact Policies coming out of Indigenous and Northern ing their territories so they deserve partnership, not information or for ideas on who I can talk to get the Affairs Canada should no longer be about managing PLQLPDOEHQHÀWV)LUVW1DWLRQVDUHULJKWVEHDULQJ information I’m looking for. Thank you Sandra for all poverty. They should be about ending it. communities according to our Constitution. that you’ve done for me in my career and on behalf But in establishing policy options as the leader of Scheer must also pledge to continue the work on of everyone, thank you for your dedicated service to the Opposition, Scheer must remember that trans- Indigenous education begun by Harper. High school the Fort Times. parency is a magnet for investment. So the Conser- dropout rates hamper First Nations’ economic and On that note, I regret to also announce my own vatives must pledge, if they become the government social development. Band members must be full news. I have resigned as the Fort Times reporter, ef- after the next election in 2019, to enforce the First trained for the jobs created on their territories. fective Sept. 8. Nations Financial Transparency Act, which the cur- While in Opposition, the Liberals criticized the I have been Fort Qu’Appelle’s journalist for two rent Liberal government seems to have abandoned. Harper Conservatives when they resisted imple- years. Next, Scheer must lead his party toward helping menting the UN Declaration on the Rights of In- It has been a privilege bringing you the news you Indigenous communities generate their own wealth digenous Peoples (UNDRIP) because they were need to stay informed, whether it be town council or and infrastructure, as the Public Policy Forum urged concerned it would interfere with Canada’s legal RM of North Qu’Appelle happenings, to fundraising in a 2016 study. He can say that he will help First system. Requiring “prior and informed consent” from initiatives, to school coverage, reporting on events at Nations broaden their taxation to include Indigenous aboriginal groups for projects that are in Canada’s File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, to interviewing residents. Bands now tax outsiders who own or rent best interest is destabilizing — it gives Indigenous MLAs, MPs, mayors and chiefs. property on First Nations lands. Broader taxation groups too much power. ,ORYHQHZVIURPDVNLQJHOHFWHGRIÀFLDOVWKHWRXJK ZLOOKHOSÀQDQFH,QGLJHQRXVJRYHUQPHQWVDQGPRUH Our courts have clearly ruled on the duty to con- questions to keep them accountable, to taking pic- LPSRUWDQWO\ZLOOPDNHRIÀFLDOVPRUHDFFRXQWDEOHWR sult. It’s about balancing various interests, not about tures of your kids at soccer practice or at weekend the people. granting veto power. But once the Liberals removed volleyball games. A Conservative government must also work with Canada’s objector status to UNDRIP, Indigenous :KHQ , ÀUVW LQWURGXFHG P\VHOI LQ WKLV VSDFH LQ ÀQDQFLDOLQVWLWXWLRQVWRKHOSEDQGVDFFHVVFRPPHU- groups pushed for a requirement well beyond what September of 2015, I foolishly believed I might have cial loans on their own assets. The federal govern- our constitution requires. The Conservatives need the time to run such a column weekly; I even chris- ment can help bands use the First Nations Fiscal to promise Indigenous communities that they will tened it “The Flip Side.” Management Act, which allows them to issue bonds be partners in development but that they aren’t in Putting out a paper every week as the newsroom’s WRÀQDQFHLQIUDVWUXFWXUHSURMHFWV,QWKLVZD\EDQGV charge. sole reporter proved too time consuming. I hope you can escape the restrictions imposed by the Indian Following this blueprint will allow the Conserva- will forgive me but I have a good excuse — I was too Act. tives, as government, to improve the lives of on-re- busy focusing on Fort Qu’Appelle’s news! The former Conservative government led by serve First Nation people. That’s in the national I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my articles as much Stephen Harper went further than previous gov- interest. as I’ve enjoyed researching, interviewing and writing ernments in recognizing how land ownership on Ottawa needs to treat Indigenous communities them. reserves prevented First Nations from accessing cap- with true respect. Andrew Sheer has an opportunity Along with the Fort Times, Fort Qu’Appelle is ital. For example, the Nisga’a Nation in British Co- to do this. He can start addressing the issues now, as evolving too, there is a new council, they and other lumbia adopted individual-fee simple property rights he moves toward the 2019 election. organizations are working hard on bolstering tour- for members in 2012 and now the Nisga’a can trans- LVPQRQSURÀWJURXSVDUHZRUNLQJKDUGWRSURWHFW fer or lease their land to whomever they choose. The our vulnerable watersheds, volunteer groups are Conservative promise to introduce a First Nations busy fundraising an putting on events for all to enjoy Property Ownership Act was never honoured. Sheer — this is not a sleepy little town by any means. needs to introduce this bill in the House. I urge you to get out and get involved. Wonder Scheer needs to be clear that the Conservatives where your tax dollars are going? Go to a council have a duty to consult with Indigenous peoples but meeting. I’m often there alone. Wonder what crime that they will reject the First Nations’ presumed is like in Fort Qu’Appelle? Visit the courthouse for a right to veto important national projects. No na- couple hours on a Monday or Thursday. tional government should allow band leadership to :KHQ\RXVHHKRZEXV\RXU5&03RIÀFHUVDUHWKH severity of the emergency calls they deal with, it may /HIWWRULJKW %HYLQ$NLVWHU1DRPLH/LWWOH/LJKW6KHOOH\ answer your questions as to why they don’t have time 3HLJDQ 6KDUURQ %RGQDU\N -RGLH 6LPHV .ULVWD *RRGZLOO to make sure people aren’t crossing the double-solid DQG'KYDQL7KDNNDU line on Broadway (a complaint I’ve heard frequently.) Don McMorris, MLA Most people are aware of this warning but many still Thank you for sticking by us as the company Indian Head – Milestone do it to themselves and even their children. That’s us- evolves in this time of transition. ing cotton swabs to clean out ear wax. This practice can Check out our new website at grasslandsnews. Box 720 Balgonie, SK cause injury to the ear and emergency room personnel ca and our new Facebook page, Grasslands News, S0G 0E0 see many people injured in this manner. Don’t use cot- where Fort Times updates will now be posted. Or ton swabs in the ear. The ear canal is usually self-clean- you can call 1-844-GNG-NEWS for questions or sub- [email protected] ing but if you’re concerned, check with your doctor. It was a great advancement in the treatment of bro- scriptions. www.donmcmorris.ca NHQ ERQHV ZKHQ LQ  D 'XWFK GRFWRU ZDV ÀUVW WR If you would like to stop in to chat with Sandra or 306-771-2733 use Plaster of Paris to stabilize a broken bone. Made me before we leave, please do so on Thursday, Sept. from gypsum, a mineral in ready supply in France, the 7 at 2 p.m. doctor combined the substance with bandages and wet &DWFK\RXRQWKHÁLSVLGH WKHPZLWKZDWHUWRIRUPDVPRRWKIRUPÀWWLQJ´FDVWµ 3ODVWHURI3DULVKDVODUJHO\EHHQUHSODFHGE\OLJKWHUÀ breglass today. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that causes se- place for any he vere attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints fect occasion is t often in the big toe. There has been studies done re- per cently that show a possible link between gout and sleep The apnea, a condition where breathing stops many times Lipton Hall! during sleep. Although sleep apnea doesn’t cause gout, if you suffer from gout, get yourself checked for sleep It has a seating capacity of 250 people. (Zumba Step, Zumba Toning, Zumba) apnea. There are so many different medical tests that peo- The kitchen is completely stocked and has ple can have done to assess the state of their health. a two ovens, six burner and flat grill gas & HULA HOOP CLASSES However there are six that should be mandatory. stove plus a separate bar area. The building These six are mammograms to check for breast cancer; Pap smear for cervical cancer; colonoscopy to check for is wheelchair accessible. The main section Begin Sept. 18th colon cancer; A1c test for diabetes; blood test to meas- has a hardwood dance floor plus a stage. ure cholesterol levels and an easy one… blood pressure For more information contact in Fort Qu’Appelle check. Ensure the appropriate once are done to assess the state of your health. the Village of Lipton Office at Contact Margaret Hull [email protected] 306-332-5717  5-48c Phone: (306) 332-3399 33-2c '81.  7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV www.facebook.com/grasslandsnews 6 September 1, 2017 Motherwell Homestead celebrates Canada’s farm history By Sarah Pacio stration were allowed a Grasslands News turn at the crank, help- The Motherwell ing to spin the liquid into Homestead is now a Na- a deliciously cool and tional Historic Site, but creamy treat. it was built in the early Crowds made their 20th century as the home way to a nearby field of William R. Motherwell to see an old-fashioned (1860-1943). threshing machine in The early settler had motion. They watched D SDVVLRQ IRU VFLHQWLÀF as one machine chugged farming methods, which away, spinning a belt to led him to become Sas- operate a conveyor while katchewan’s first min- Parks Canada staff ister of agriculture in dressed in period cos- 1905, and later Canada’s tumes loaded bundles of minister of agriculture. wheat onto the conveyor. His home now provides A modern threshing ma- visitors with a glimpse chine stood in the back- into the past, showing ground, showing how what prairie farm life things have changed A spray of Motherwell Rhubarb Red Fife Witbier shoots from the keg as Ralph Goodale, MP for Re- was like in the early over the years. JLQD:DVFDQDVXFFHVVIXOO\WDSVWKHÀUNLQ7KH%XVKZDNNHU%UHZSXEFROODERUDWHGZLWK/LYLQJ6N\ 1900s. 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Depending on the was listening in via con- Councillors said they HYHQW WKH EXLOGLQJ·V ference call until he ar- would be willing to have FDSDFLW\ LV  WR  rived and took his chair. Paradox come back and SHRSOH PRUH LI WKHUH LV Security guard look at other work that an outdoor portion in- costs questioned needs to be done. cluded with the large ga- While looking over “I think Paradox is rage-style door open. WKHÀQDQFLDOVWDWHPHQWV the best thing I’ve ever Sabirsh recommended Coun. Rebecca Hill was seen. It sure was a good that emergency exit surprised how expensive presentation; the hon- signs be updated. it was to pay the security eycomb structure won’t “We don’t need electric guards who patrol the allow the product to ones but they do have The Town of Fort Qu’Appelle has installed a large, driftwood picture frame Fort Campground on the move out. It’s unfortu- WR EH UHIOHFWLYHµ VDLG weekends. at the Fort Campground. The town encourages residents and visitors to nate it’s so much more Schultz. “They should stop by, take a picture with the scenic Echo Lake and post it on social me- 7KHJXDUGVZKRZRUN PRQH\µ VDLG &RXQ also be larger. The ones dia and use the hashtags, #fortquappelle #quappellevalley. Public works IRU D 5HJLQD FRPSDQ\ Larry Schultz. we have now don’t meet work approximately staff built the frame. CAO Gail Sloan said a Valley of Festivals logo would Council agreed to ac- any kind of standards be added soon. Submitted photo eight days per month cept Apex Enterprises’ at all. So we just need to and the monthly cost is TXRWHRIQRWLQ- EX\WKRVHWKH\·UHIDLUO\ then you run straight RUQRWµ WKHUHZDVQRGDPDJHµ DERXW cluding tax. FKHDSµ LQWRDIHQFHVRLIWKHUH·V Sloan asked how Sloan told the Fort “I wonder if there Coun. Brian Casper Sabirsh also recom- an event we need to open much money the project isn’t some other alterna- Times the crime was re- asked how long it would mended that the door be the fence gate. We also still required. tive on a local basis that ported to the RCMP but take to see if that would moved. need to build a step. Or Blatter said about no charges have been ZRXOGEHPXFKFKHDSHUµ be a good solution. “The back exit near added Coun. Brian we block that door off ´7KHSDLQWZH·UH laid. “A maintenance pe- the stage is a big con- Casper. completely and move the looking to buy is guaran- ,Q6HSWHPEHURI riod on a road is usually cern. It’s got a panic bar Council agreed they GRRUµ WHHGIRU\HDUVµ the previous council WZR\HDUVµVDLGDGPLQLV- on it and you can exit but would look at the issue Council will obtain Sloan said she would passed a motion to pur- quotes to see what the look at the budget more next year since the sum- chase an in-house sur- cost would be on both of closely to see if it would mer season was winding veillance system to be those options. be possible. down. installed at the Rexentre Rexentre updates Council then dis- Consolidating lots that did not cost more A property owner re- Coun. Doug Blatter FXVVHG D WKHIW ZKHUH WKDQ quested to consolidate said painting the Rexen-  ZDV VWROHQ IURP two lots on Pasqua Av- tre has been put on the the town at the Rexentre The next month there enue. back burner. last month. was a municipal election Councillors wondered “Marlene (Bartley “We should give some that saw all councillors what past practice was — parks and rec man- thought and direction as except Lee Finishen re- and Coun. Finishen said ager) leaving has really WR ZKDW RXU SODQV DUH SODFHG LQFOXGLQJ WKH previous councils have thrown us. I don’t know ZKDW·VDSSURSULDWHµVDLG mayor. The cameras always approved such if we’re still going ahead Whiting. “Fortunately were never installed. requests in the past. Coun. Casper said he would feel more com- 10th Annual Women’s Wellness Day fortable approving the request if he knew the lot owners were going to Empowered Women Empower Women Lindsey Black, right, the Fort Qu’Appelle build. Library’s summer student, is instructing “Otherwise (they crotchet classes for beginners this week. might) sit on that land The last class is Friday, Sept. 1 at 12:30 p.m. and only pay taxes on Photo by Samantha Magee one lot. Is there some way to tie in a condition? Saying a structure has to be built on both lots in VRPHWLPHIUDPHµ Councillors approved the lot owners’ request without any conditions but said they would re- view and may put a pol- icy together regarding lot consolidation. Topics: Tender accepted to pave 8th Street Ÿ Chronic Pain Management & Prescription Drug Abuse The town will pave 8th Street. Ÿ Kidney Health for Women After discussing three Cervical, Breast, Colorectal and Skin Cancer - Survivor stories quotes with town fore- Ÿ PDQ%ULDQ*LURX[·VKHOS Ÿ Pregnancy related issues and HIV in pregnancy council decided to accept the bid from Apex Enter- Ÿ Empowerment for Women/Healing through pleasure prises to do the work. Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 )RU  $SH[ will install new geosyn- Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm thetic cloth and geogrid. Location: Treaty Four Governance Centre - Tipi The town considered a proposal from Paradox FREE ADMISSION Access Solutions who presented an unconven- Coffee, snacks, and lunch is provided tional solution using a To register call The Women’s Health Centre (306) 332-2673 “neoweb system of tough FHOOVµWKDWDUHODLGGRZQ (Space is limited, please register early) RQ DQ\ VXUIDFH FDQ EH Hosted by: The Women’s Health Centre, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal ÀOOHG ZLWK D YDULHW\ RI FRVWHIIHFWLYH PDWHULDOV Council, and White Raven Healing Centre and prolongs the life of the road’s surface better than traditional paving. Councillors were in- terested in the durability 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV www.facebook.com/grasslandsnews 8 September 1, 2017 Residents watch solar eclipse

By JUDY HERSHMILLER enjoyed a visit with her granddaughter Balcarres Correspondent Sherry and great-grandchildren from Provost, Alta. on Aug. 26. Balcarres Integrated Agnes Brown went uptown on Aug. READERS Care Centre News 25. On Aug. 21 Linda Bray came in the Joe Englot went to church with his morning to play the piano for singa- son Mark on Aug. 20 and went out with long time with the residents. Chrystal his daughter on Aug. 21. He also has CHOOSE Zeller also helped lead in the singing, been enjoying going out and about the which was enjoyed very much. A bus community on his scooter this week. outing was enjoyed in the afternoon 9LQFH*\RUÀKDGYLVLWRUVRQ$XJ out in the community. 20, and went to the farm with his son PRINTED Beanbag toss games were noisy Doug and spent several days with fam- and fun on Tuesday Morning, Aug. ily. He enjoyed his holiday very much. 22. In the afternoon bingo was played. Winnie Henley went for a medical COMMUNITY Straightline winners were: Maureen appointment on Aug. 24. Selinger, two games; Don Hershmiller, Tom Kirk has been enjoying the two games; and Ryan, and Viola Gall. summer in his tent. NEWSPAPERS Margaret O’Kell won the letter L game Nora Nakonechny has been work- and Elsie Wells won the Red Cross ing on a new puzzle in the activity room game. The two lines game winner was FOR EVERYTHING and enjoyed a telephone visit with her Audrey Large, and Blackout winners sister-in-law. Her niece, Mona, also were Audrey Large, Debbie Bayerle, LOCAL AS WELL AS came in for a visit. and Margaret O’Kell. Mina Stueck has enjoyed this past Box bowling was enjoyed in the week in her favourite spot at the emer- morning of Aug. 23, and ice cream out- gency entrance. She also enjoyed a visit ADVERTISING! side was a pleasure in the courtyard in with her family, Lyn and Kel Caugh- the afternoon. lin, and Sandra and Ken Burton. A KFC picnic was enjoyed on Aug. Isabel Warmkey enjoyed a visit 24. In the afternoon ladder toss games with Bruce and Cheryl Caughlin. were played. Dorothy Wilkes welcomed a visit Friday Aug. 25 saw the residents with her daughter-in-law, Donna on busy with exercises in the morning. Aug. 21. She has also been busy knit- % In the afternoon bingo was played. ting a blanket. On Aug. 27 she went Straightline winners were Herb out for supper with her son and daugh- 91 Gumba, Jeanne Smith, Gisela Reeme, ter-in-law. and Viola Gall. The two lines game Balcarres Coming Events winner was Debbie Bayerle. Viola Gall Choose LOCAL Sept. 17: Old Time Threshing Day won the four corners game and Allen at the farm home of Jim and Margaret information as Hosefranz won the letter L. Geisela Meikle. Their Rumley Oil Pull tractor Reeme and Mary Vierling won the their main reason LVUHDG\WRÀUHXSDQGWKHWKUHVKLQJ Blackout machine as well as vintage farm ma- for reading Saturday and Sunday were spent chines will be working on site. A food quietly with friends and family visiting (editorial,news, vendor will be present and the clay at the Centre. oven will be in operation for those de- sports, entertainment, Balcarres Extended licious biscuits. The event begins at 12 Centre News events) noon. Directions to the farm: travel 12 Residents watched the total eclipse miles north on Highway 310, to RM of the sun on Aug. 21 with interest, RI7XOO\PHWRIÀFHURDGWXUQOHIWWKHQ and at the end of the week watched the one mile west on the gravel road turn- Riders game on TV. ing right to farm site. Location is well June Betham enjoyed a visit with signed. Bev Desnomie and Larry Bender of Sept. 17: St. John’s Catholic Church % Moose Jaw on Aug. 21. She also went in Balcarres is celebrating its 100th out for an appointment with Heather birthday in the form of a supper in the 63 on Aug. 25 during the day, and took Lions Hall. Tickets are $10 and avail- in a ballgame in the evening. She also able at Baber’s Pharmacy. Read for advertising Occultations in Sept. skies (µ\HUVLQVHUWV523) The moon begins within a half-degree of the month in gibbous each other on Sept. 16, phase, nearing full. The Sky and Mars is one of the Even though the planet This Month players in the occulta- is a tough one to image, tion series mentioned % viewers might like to James earlier for Sept 18. try seeing Neptune only Jupiter is rapidly 55 half a degree away from Edgar closing in on the sun in the full moon on Sept. 5. the early evening sky. This near graze is an oc- evening. The first two Watch for a conjunction Reading for cultation in the extreme are morning events, so with Spica on Sept. 5. By &ODVVL²HGDGV south of South America rise early to get the best Sept. 20, the gas giant and Antarctica. On Sept. view. On Sept. 22, Jupi- will be too close to the Employment & 12, Aldebaran is occulted ter is four degrees below sun for easy observation. Real Estate by the moon in the West- the moon; and Saturn Saturn sets before ern Hemisphere from is three degrees south midnight in the western Hawaii to the Azores. on Sept. 26. The moon sky. The slender moon Sept. 13 marks the is at apogee that day at passes by on Sept. 26. moon at its closest to 404,348 kilometres. Neptune is visible Earth, perigee of 369,860 Mercury in the morn- all through the night in kilometres. By Sept. ing sky is the best ap- Aquarius. It is occulted  DQG  D UDSLGÀUH parition for the year, by the moon on Sept. 6, group of occultations joining Regulus on Sept. but this is an exceed- give observers a treat, 10, Mars on Sept. 16, and ingly difficult observa- Venus is half a degree the moon on Sept. 18. tion, as the bright moon above our satellite on Venus is bright in the overpowers the distant, Sept. 17, an occultation early eastern morning dim planet. in Southeast Asia; a few sky, with a particularly James Edgar has had hours later, Regulus is close conjunction with an interest in the night occulted in Africa and the moon on Sept. 17, sky all his life. He joined the Middle east; Mars is and just as close to Reg- The Royal Astronomi- occulted on Sept. 18 at ulus on Sept. 19. cal Society of Canada 20:00 UT for Hawaiians Mars spent a few in 2000 and is now the and NW South Amer- weeks behind the sun, editor of the Observer’s icans; finally, Mars is and emerges in the morn- Handbook and produc- covered for easternmost ing sky by mid-month. tion manager of the bi- Source: News Media Canada Asia and Polynesia that Mercury and Mars are monthly RASC Journal. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV @grasslands_news September 1, 2017 9

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Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV @grasslands_news September 1, 2017 11 96+0%67Ħ2%Ê:)H7,)61)2,%:)8,)-6(%=-2'3968 By Samantha Magee Man pleads guilty to assault, gets probation Stupnikov, 36, pleaded guilty to having three Fort Times Reporter Jerrod Bear, 35, pleaded guilty to assaulting his northern pike in his possession that were above the The following are briefs from Fort Qu’Appelle spouse and the Crown dropped a charge of uttering VL]HOLPLW+HZDVÀQHGDQGJLYHQIRXUPRQWKV Court with Judge Kevin Lang presiding. threats on Aug. 21. to pay. Wanted man released on conditions Crown attorney Kelly Kaipe and legal aid lawyer Sverdlov, 42, pleaded guilty to having four north- William Nanapay, 34, of Starblanket First Nation, Kim Stinson presented a joint sentencing proposal ern pike in his possession that exceeded the size appeared in court in the prisoner’s box on Aug. 24. of 12 months probation, which Judge Lang accepted. OLPLW+HZDVÀQHGDQGJLYHQIRXUPRQWKVWR Nanapay and co-accused Nathan Starr were On June 19 Bear’s cousin-in-law called police fear- pay. wanted by RCMP, who asked for the public’s assis- ing Bear’s wife was in danger. -XGJH/DQJDVNHGWKHRIÀFHUZK\WKHÀQHVZHUH tance in locating the men. They were both found days Police responded around 9 p.m. Bear admitted to so hefty. later. pushing the woman twice, tripping her and threaten- “Pike of that size are often breeding females,” said Nanapay is charged with breaking and entering LQJWRÀJKWKHU RQHRIÀFHU DUHVLGHQFHRQ$SULOVWHDOLQJDÀUHDUPDQGPLV- Kaipe told Judge Lang that Bear has a history of “Ah, well that’s a hard lesson to learn,” said Lang chief under $5,000, causing damage to the residence. violence although the other four assault charges on to the men, “But there is good reason behind it.” The Crown agreed to release Nanapay on condi- his record were older than 10 years. tions that he keep the peace and be of good behaviour, In addition, Bear has already begun to go to coun- reside at an approved residence, abstain from drugs selling of his own volition and has been attending and alcohol, he is prohibited from bars and liquor The Way, which takes one year to complete, since GRAINLAND FOR SALE stores. He is to have no contact with Starr or the June. R.M. of McLeod No.185: SW 16-20-7 W2 & SE 17-20-7 W2 homeowner, and he is not to possess weapons or am- A report is being reviewed to see if it would be suit- good grain land with 272 SAMA cultivated acres; 1970 three munition. able for Bear and the woman to resume contact. bedroom bungalow 1232 sq.ft. with double attached garage, Nanapay’s next court date is Sept. 18. In the meantime, the judge agreed the couple good natural gas heat, deep well and 40’ x 68’ slant wall metal shed with power. On school bus route only 5 km to elementary school. Starr appeared in court on Aug. 21 but he was not have contact but only if it’s to go to counselling to- MLS # SK606681 $495,000.00 released. He will appear by CCTV from the Regina gether. RM of Nipawin No. 487: NE & SE 22-49-13 W2, SW 23 49-13 Correctional Centre on Sept. 14. In addition to the conditions of his probation, W2 with 467 cultivated acres, 1981 1940 sq.ft. bungalow with which includes keeping the peace and not having attached double garage,CONDITIONALLY NG heated workshop, SOLD 74,600 bu. grain contact with his spouse unless court-approved, Bear storage, 4 extra quarters to rent 2018 and 5 extra for 2019. 0%6-H'%8-32 PXVWSD\DPDQGDWRU\YLFWLPVXUFKDUJHÀQH MLS# SK702700 $1,790,000.00 Fishy mishap R.M. of Tullymet No. 216: 1,117 total Acres North of Balcarres Pertaining to last week’s story, Questions about Two men thought they were following the rules as with 817 cultivated; 1965 bungalow, 50’ x 120’ machine storage ABACO deal ‘not going away,’ says QVEA, the sale of shed, 45,750 bu. metal grain storage. WKH\ÀVKHGRQ3DVTXD/DNHPDNLQJVXUHQRWWRNHHS MLS # SK616339 $1,300,000.00 EORFNV9DQG4WR$%$&2ZDVÀQDOL]HGLQQRW PRUHWKDQÀYHQRUWKHUQSLNHHDFKZKLFKLVWKHOLPLW 2016, as stated in the Aug. 25 edition. set out by the provincial government. COMMERCIAL FOR SALE The buyer of the land was initially ABACO USA, However, the Regina men learned an expensive a propane distribution company in North Dakota but Silver Leaf Cafe in Canora, Sask. 1782 sq. ft. restaurant and lesson, that in addition to catch limits, there are also kitchen, upstairs 5 bedroom living accommodations, restaurant the buyer changed to ABACO Energy Services, a Ca- size limits. equipment included: MLS #SK604909 $350,000.00 nadian oil company Ivan Stupnikov and Petitions circulating demanding the town do a Vitali Sverdlov said it MIXED FARM FOR SALE complete audit of the land deal dating back to 2007 is R.M. of Grayson No. 184: SW 18-21-6 W2 with 120 SAMA ZDV WKHLU ÀUVW WLPH DQ- cultivated acres; MLS # SK607551 $129,900.00 supported by the QVEA and its leadership but is not gling, when conserva- being circulated by that organization. R.M. of Cana No. 214: 793 total acres, mainly oxbow loam 648 WLRQRIÀFHUVDSSURDFKHG (SAMA) cultivated acres, house with attached garage, shop, Apex Enterprises did not attend the Aug. 17 coun- them on June 27 in Fort cil meeting but later refuted statements made at the PINTAIL WINTER quonset, natural gas, deep well, school bus route, etc. Qu’Appelle. Call for more information. MLS #SK599191 $1,125,000.00 meeting: WHEAT 7KHRIÀFHUVLQIRUPHG R.M. of Stanley No. 215: 1,728 total acres with 1152 SAMA cul- -Apex was not paid twice to do the demolition. the men while they were ° VERY HIGH YIELDING tivated; 1905 sq.ft. bungalow with double attached garage, 172’ ° EXCELLENT DUAL PURPOSE: -Apex supplied the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle with within their catch limit, x 44’ barn, 13,000 bu. metal grain storage; excellent well water a security bond. FORAGE OR GRAIN supply, on school bus route. MLS #SK608499 $1,975,000.00 WKHPHQKDGÀVKLQWKHLU ° REDUCED AWN, IDEAL FOR -The town did not pay Apex Enterprises for any R.M. of Grayson No. 184 and R.M. of Cana No. 214: 22 quar- possession that far ex- SWATH GRAZING, SILAGE, ters with 3,463 total acres (2,724 SAMA cultivated acres) cur- ÀOOLQJRUOHYHOOLQJRIROGKRVSLWDOVLWH ceeded the size limit. GREENFEED, LATE FALL OR rently all in grass but can go back to grain; Total assessment -Apex did not haul any asphalt from the old hospi- EARLY SPRING GRAZING 3,393,300 average 154,240/quarter; primarily H soil (Oxbow tal to the old lagoon site. ° LOW INPUTS = HIGHER PROFITS  Loam): Exclusive listing Price: $3,535,000.00 Proof of these state- FARMLAND 8 OUT OF 10 YEARS WINTER WANTED W NETS MORE PROFIT ments was not provided HEAT For more information on these properties and more, to the Fort Times. NO FEES OR THAN ANY OTHER CROP Call Larry Hanowski COMMISSIONS! 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ETS SECTIONS SOLD THIS YEAR WE ARE ALSO Move in on or before ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN WE’RE HERE TO PURCHASING OLD, BROKEN Sept. 1st to receive a OR UNUSED GOLD JEWLERY. $500 PREPAID GIFT TO ARRANGE A FREE RENT BACK AVAILABLE CARD, or a DISCRETE IN HOME VISIT CALL Call DOUG $500 RENTAL CREDIT KELLIE AT 306-955-2266 on your account, 778-257-8647 [email protected] plus our great current incentives! **Some conditions apply.** Please call 306.751.2260 3XEOLF1RWLFH with Inquiries. 50RI$EHUQHWK\1R HELP Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Ab- ernethy No. 186 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No 2003-02, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT: The proposed amendment will add “Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities” to Section 8.2 to allow for solid and liq- Our office will be open irregular hours CANADIAN uid waste disposal facilities to be a discretionary use within the MANUFACTURED Conservation District. MODULAR HOMES $))(&7(' /$1' All land within the Conservation District will throughout September. be affected. -multi section, single 5($6217KHUHDVRQIRUWKHDPHQGPHQWLVWRHQDEOHWKHODQGÀOO Should you require assistance please call section, lake houses, subdivision of NE ¼ Section 9, Township 20, Range 12, W2 to and duplex family units occur. Currently, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities are not LARGE INVENTORY permitted within the Conservation District. TO CHOOSE FROM 38%/,&,163(&7,21 Any person may inspect the bylaw at the 1-844-GNG-NEWS OR FACTORY 50RI$EHUQHWK\RIÀFHEHWZHHQDPDQGSP0RQGD\ to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost. ORDER TO YOUR Council will hold a public hearing on Tues- SPECIFICATIONS 38%/,& +($5,1* We apologize for the inconvenience. GD\6HSWDWDPDWWKH50RI$EHUQHWK\0DLQ Selling and Servicing Street, Abernethy, SK to hear any person or group that wants to Across Western Canada comment on the proposed bylaw. 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