ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 108 NO. 29 PMR #40007604 Thursday, July 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Lake Country Wildlife Federation left with $5,000 bill after vandalism at outdoor range

Ignoring a locked gate and multiple no trespassing signs, motorbike riders tore through Lake Country Wildlife Federation’s outdoor range northwest of Shellbrook, causing $5,000 in damages.

A series of costly acts of vandalism by todians. “But who recovers the costs? Do the such a small, tight-knit community. This, young motorbike riders has the Lake Coun- All told, the trespassing motorbike rid- members pay for it? Do we increase mem- he adds, leaves approaching the parents of try Wildlife Federation wondering what it’s ers caused about $5,000 in damages to bership fees? Nobody wants to do that.” the offenders for remuneration as the only supposed to do to recuperate the costs of berms and vegetation that were put in place On the afternoon of June 18, when the option. fixing the damage. to safeguard against erosion on the range three riders were caught vandalizing the In the meantime, Tieszen says the Wild- The acts of vandalism and trespassing grounds. And, apart from undoing the work range, the RCMP was called and an official life Federation wants the community to were perpetrated at the club’s 500-metre of a project that cost the Lake Country police report was filed. know that this is happening, and to take range, which is located five km north of Wildlife Federation $50,000, club presi- But with the Ahtahkakoop-Shellbrook steps to ensure that it doesn’t happen again. Shellbrook and about six km west on High- dent Lyndon Tieszen says the damage also detachment operating at 50 per cent ca- “We live in one of the most amazing areas way 55. threatens the license for the range, because pacity, and with vandalism not being an to be riding. You don’t have to ride in plac- According to security camera footage the berms were required for it to operate. indictable offence, Tieszen isn’t expecting es and destroy things,” he said. “You don’t from the range, there were five separate “The range needs to be fixed and main- anything to be done to help the Wildlife have to trespass.” incidents at the well-signed and gated out- tained,” Tieszen said, explaining that it will Federation recoup its costs. “We want people to know that this is a door facility between June 4 and the after- cost $2,000 just to get the trackhoe in, and Similarly, Tieszen says the club isn’t in- problem. How are we, as a community, go- noon of June 18, when a trio of riders were anywhere from $200 to $400 per hour to terested in pursuing the matter in small ing to fix it?” caught in the act by one of the range’s cus- move the displaced sand back into place. claims court, given how it would look in More photos on page 7

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The Spiritwood Horticulture Society made the within the province. submitted to. Entries are limited to one entry per decision to cancel the regular show that normally Entries should be accompanied by a short cap- category per photographer. takes place in August due to restrictions and con- tion to accompany the photo, the photographer’s There is no entry fee and no prize money for the cerns surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pan- name, town (optional), and the category it is being photo show. demic. Gathering limits and sanitization protocols Photos will be displayed online though would have made running the usual show a chal- the Spiritwood Horticulture Society’s Face- lenge this year. book Page: https://www.facebook.com/ Anxious to find a way to celebrate all of the great spiritwoodhort/?modal=admin_todo_tour. work members of the community have been doing Photos can be submitted in an electronic format in their yard this year, the society has decided to or as a hard copy. Electronic submissions can be have a photo show with top placing entries to be submitted to [email protected]. Hard cop- published in the Spiritwood Herald in September. ies can be mailed to PO Box 444 Spiritwood, SK There will be five categories in which to enter S0J 2M0. The deadline for submissions is August photographs: 31st. For any questions regarding this year’s show 1. Single Bloom (flower) please call Alison at (613)915-9317. 2. Vegetables 3. Saskatchewan Nature/Wildlife 4. Houseplant 5. Flower Garden Girl dead after being Subject matter for categories 1, 2, 4, and 5 should Peonies and other blooms have been brightening be from the photographer’s own home or yard up Spiritwood for the past couple of months. Enter while category 3 should depict subject matter from a photograph in the Spiritwood Horticulture So- hit by car in Debden ciety’s Photo Show of the best blooms, veggies, or plants in your yard. A 15-year-old girl is later pronounced dead. PICK OF dead after being struck The news release said a by a car in Debden on 17-year-old boy has been THE WEEK Tuesday, July 7. identified as the driver NOTICE According to a news of the car involved in the (PU759B) PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM release, Big River RCMP incident. responded to reports Big River RCMP and 2012 Expedition The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program of a female pedestrian an RCMP forensic re- Max Ltd AWD $16,995* (PDAP) designation has been established for being hit by a vehicle constructionist are in- 5.4L-V8/ Kylss Entry/ residents of the RM of Big River, No. 555 (RM) Rmt Strt/ SYNC/ Rvrs that includes damages that occurred as a result on 2nd Avenue, by the vestigating the collision. Snsng/ Rvrs Cmr/ NAV/ of the spring runoff and Heavy Rains in the RM Debden Skating Rink, at According to an RCMP Autumn Red 222kms* between June 3rd and June 18th, 2020 inclusive. around 3:30 a.m. spokesperson, police A number of emer- will have to wait for The Ministry of Government Relations asked the RM to distribute the application packages. If you gency services includ- the results of the re- Toll Free 1-800-667-3353 require an application package, please make ing a STARS air ambu- constructionist’s report #2 Highway West, Watrous, SK DL907154 your request by calling the RM Office 306-469- lance, Big River EMS, before the Crown can www.centennialford.sk.ca 2323; emailing [email protected]; or stopping and the Big River Fire decide whether or not it *Kms and price in thousands. Taxes not included in price. by the office at 606 First Street North/Big River Department responded wishes to proceed with Community Centre. to the scene along with pressing charges. Questions regarding the PDAP Program may be the RCMP. An RCMP fo- The spokesperson Restaurant for Lease directed to The Provincial Disaster Assistance rensic reconstructionist added that the report Program Service Center 1-866-632-4033. was also present. could take up to a month Village of Canwood The girl was taken to to be filed, depending Donna Tymiak The Village of Canwood has a fully equipped restaurant available for RMA hospital with life-threat- upon the reconstruc- lease. The seating capacity of the restaurant is approximately 50 guests ening injuries, and was tionist’s availability. and is outfitted with large coolers, deep freeze, grill with 4 burner stove and oven, deep fryer, some pots, dishes, cutlery, etc. In the week since the The lessee will be responsible for natural gas, power and monthly rental tragic accident, the vic- of $400.00. The lessee is also responsible for acquiring a tenant legal tim has been identified liability and contents insurance package and applying for licensing with as Kaylan Keegan Lee the Public Health Office to ensure that the business meets all health codes as required from the Public Health Inspector. Keenatch. The Village of Canwood population as of 2016 census was 332 and A gofundme has been supports a large surrounding rural community, lake lot developments, created to help Keen- and neighbouring Ahtahkakoop First Nation. The Village boasts many atch’s family with funer- services that draws potential patrons into the Village. Some of these services include a public school (Pre-K to 12), credit union, pharmacy, al expenses and other medical clinic, library, hair salon, grocery store that is open 7 days a week, costs. gas bar with cardlock, bowling alley, skating rink and Canwood Regional “She was a free spir- Park with a 9-hole grass greens golf course, ball diamonds and camping. ited and very loving Request for Proposal Our Committee is accepting Requests for Proposals until August 7, 2020, girl. She loved danc- that should detail a proposed business plan to lease the restaurant. The ing, spending time with business plan, at a minimum should include: family and loved ones. • Hours of operation Kaylan touched every- • Business ideas you may have to ensure viability (specials, steak nights etc.) one’s heart in someway,” • Any other relevant information you can provide a statement on the page • Related previous work experience read. • Must have one appropriate reference According to the page, Please note that applicants are subject to an interview process with our Committee and may also be subject to a credit check. Keenatch was an organ The successful applicant would be required to sign a lease agreement donor. allowing them to utilize the equipment that is currently in the restaurant, “They have found suc- stock supplies and carry out their business plan. cessful donors for Kay- If you have any questions, or are interested in viewing the building, lan. She has saved lives please contact the Village office at (306)468-2016. Please note that only serious Requests for Proposals will be considered and contacted. The and is helping other Village reserves the right to reject any or all submissions. families who are going Sincerely, through a tough time Erin Robertson as well,” the statement Administrator, Village of Canwood said. July 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 Town and village offices beginning to re-open

After four months of COV- mainder of the week by ap- of Debden remain closed to ID-19 restrictions, municipal pointment only. We will the public. offices in the coverage area of meet with people when we In Big River’s case, admin- the Shellbrook Chronicle and are unable to resolve issues istrator Noreen Olsen said Spiritwood Herald are grad- over the phone or email,” that the office is waiting for ually beginning to re-open to said Town of Shellbrook a contractor to install per- the public. CAO Kelly Hoare. “We are manent protective glass, and In Shellbrook, opening strongly encouraging people added that more discussions day is set for Tuesday, July to keep paying their bills the about re-opening would be 21, and the joint town and way they have been to mini- held at council’s next meet- R.M. office will be opening to mize office traffic and the ing on Monday, July 20. the public on only Tuesdays risk of spreading infection.” Similarly, the Village of and Thursdays to start. Of- While Shellbrook’s town Canwood’s council is ex- fice hours will run from 8:30 office is only beginning to re- pected to discuss re-opening a.m. to noon, and from 12:30 open, the municipal office in at its next meeting, which is to 4 p.m. Spiritwood has been open to also scheduled for July 20. At opening, only two peo- the public since June 2. It’s Shellbrook’s municipal office will reopen to the public starting Tuesday, July The municipal office for ple will be permitted in the still open Tuesday through 21, and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays to start. the Village of Debden, mean- building at a time, one on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to while, will remain closed to the town side, and one on the noon and 1 to 4 p.m., and the Elsewhere, Blaine Lake’s is open to the public, Mon- to 12:30 on all three days. the public “for a while yet,” R.M. of Shellbrook’s side. limit of one person at a time town office has re-opened for day through Thursday, from Finally, the Village of says Mayor Rod Fisher. “We will be here the re- remains in place. business as usual. The office 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but closes Leask’s office has re-opened “We are in a difficult situ- from 12 to 1 p.m. with regular business hours. ation, as our village office The Village of Marcelin’s It’s open to the public Mon- building also houses our rec office, meanwhile, is open day through Thursday from board office, Comite Cul- Shellbrook trucker charged Tuesday through Thursday. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but clos- turelle, bowling alley, doc- Hours of operation are 8 es from 12 to 12:45 p.m. each tor’s office, senior’s hall and a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday day. library,” he explained. “With and Wednesday, and 8 a.m. Currently, the offices of the our aging population we can- in fatal Mantoba crash to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Town of Big River, the Village not take the chance of re- The office is closed from 12 of Canwood and the Village opening.” A 56-year-old semi driver from Shellbrook The driver of the semi truck, who has been is facing a slew of charges, stemming from a identified as James Randell, was arrested at multi-vehicle accident on a Manitoba high- the scene. way that killed two people and injured 15 oth- Randell is facing two counts of dangerous ers. operation of a conveyance causing death, two On Thursday, July 2, just before noon, Car- counts of criminal negligence causing death, man RCMP responded to a multi-vehicle col- and three counts of dangerous operation of a lision on Manitoba’s Highway 2 about three conveyance causing bodily harm. kms east of the hamlet of Fannystelle. He is currently in custody, and made his In a release, the RCMP said its initial in- first court appearance in Winnipeg on July 6. vestigation determined that a number of None of the charges against Randell have vehicles were stopped in the eastbound lane been proven in the courts. on Highway 2, at a marked construction zone, where work was being completed. th The vehicles were waiting Happy 35 for direction to safely drive through the construction Anniversary zone, when an eastbound semi with trailer failed to Kevin & stop and drove into the line- up of stopped vehicles. Joanne! In total, eight vehicles were involved in the collision. Love, your family A seven-year-old female from Winnipeg, and a 61-year-old male from the RM of St. Andrews, were Wild Rose pronounced deceased at the 4-H Beef Club scene. The seven-year-old was would like to thank in one of the passenger ve- their 2020 Buyers: hicles, and the 61-year-old • Riverside Dodge • Thiel Farms male was driving a motor- • Shellbrook Pharmacy • Oleksyn Bros. Farm cycle. • Livewire Electric Ltd. • Shellbrook Crushing Fifteen people were in- • Shellview Sod Farms jured in the collision, with • Farm World several being treated at the • Greg Amyotte • JRT Excavating scene and released. Six peo- • Beau ‘Lac’ Funeral Home • THK Trucking ple were taken to hospital, • Kemp Thompson Brown • Just Livestock including two adults, two Chartered Acct. • Parkland Meats children under the age of 16, • Naber Ford • Monica Johnson and two children under the • J&R Meats • Johnson Enterprises age of three. We appreciate your support!!! As of July 7, only three of the victims remained in hos- pital with serious injuries. Thank You! Opinion 4 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com July 16, 2020 Attempted Trudeau assassination highlights racial disparities

When Corey Hur- into his apartment ter calling them during a mental ren rammed his truck and, allegedly, found health crisis. through the gates of him wielding a knife What’s the difference between Rideau Hall, then pro- and suffering a mental Mr. Hurren and these other four ceeded to run towards breakdown (though, the police-involved incidents, you Prime Minister Justin official statement from might ask? Trudeau’s residence Peel Regional Police is Well, Mr. Hurren was white, while brandishing a that the officers “be- had training as a military reserv- firearm, his life didn’t lieved Choudry had ac- ist, and, as previously mentioned, come to an abrupt end Jordan cess to weapons”). was armed with multiple firearms. at the hands of police. Did the responding The other four, meanwhile, were all wiss Instead, police spoke T officers speak with Mr. people of colour who needed help to him for nearly two ~ Choudry for nearly two through mental crises. hours, while he was News Editor hours? None of this is to say that white still armed and utter- Did they spend nearly Canadians aren’t victims of unjust ing threats against Mr. two hours talking him police shootings. Trudeau, and took him into cus- down and offer him aid in his time In the 100 police-involved shoot- tody without incident. of mental distress? ings recorded between Jan. 6 2017 He now faces 22 charges related No. They shot him dead. and June 12, 2020, 32 of the vic- And, had Mr. Hurren been a the Canadian Charter of Rights to his ill-conceived “assassination The story was the same for tims whose race is known were person of colour, the odds are far and Freedoms’ promise that every attempt” on July 2, and will likely 26-year-old Indigenous woman white. Comparatively, 25 victims more likely that his attempt to “as- individual is equal before the law. spend much of the rest of his life Chantel Moore, who was killed by a were Indigenous, six were black, sassinate” Mr. Trudeau would have And we can’t just apologize and in prison. But, humble though his police officer in her New Brunswick and three belonged to other visible ended with his death at the hands virtue signal our way to the finish existence will be, he’s fortunate to home during what was supposed to minority groups. of police. line, then wash our hands of all re- still have a life to live. be a routine “wellness check.” So yes, white Canadians are That Mr. Hurren still draws sponsibility. Contrast this incident with what It was also the same for Regis killed by police. breath, while Mr. Choudry, Ms. As Mr. Trudeau’s government happened when the family of Korchinski-Paquet, a black woman But they aren’t disproportion- Moore, Ms. Korchinski-Paquet commences its summer work plan 62-year-old Mississauga, Ont. resi- who mysteriously fell to her death ately represented as victims of and Mr. Campbell are dead, is yet to tackle systemic racism in Cana- dent, Ejaz Choudry, called a non- while police conducted a wellness police shootings like Indigenous another reminder of the racism da, it needs to be aware that it will emergency hotline because they check at her Toronto apartment. people, who make up just five per engrained in both individuals and take more than the pretty words were concerned he wasn’t taking And it was the same for D’andre cent of Canada’s population, yet institutions within our country. and empty promises it has offered medication following a diagnosis Campbell, who was tasered mul- accounted for 38 per cent of the We have made progress on rac- so often over the past five years. of schizophrenia. tiple times, then fatally shot, by police-involved shootings over the ism, of that there is no doubt. But Real change requires meaning- In this case, police officers burst police in his Brampton home af- past three years. we’re still a long way from realizing ful action. Nuclear is a viable clean energy alternative Dear editor, A lot of people I talk to are very supportive of If you live in Saskatoon and are afraid of nu- has replaced most lead acid batteries. I read a letter to the editor in last week’s pa- this type of power generation (small modular clear reactors, would you be surprised to know Wind power generation is as costly. It is high per and feel compelled to rebut. Although I re- generators or large power generation) units. that the SRC at the U of S has operated one maintenance, and it kills birds and a lot of ben- alize that you will never change people’s minds CANDU reactors are the safest to date, as since 1981 without any safety issues and was eficial flying insects. on this subject, I have a few facts that people they use a pressurized heavy water system shut down last year. This slowpoke2 ( safe-low Do the environment a favour and promote need to know. (D2O) where natural uranium is used. Light power-kinetic- experiment) will be finished fission energy. We must put Saskatchewan Fission energy has been around forever water reactors and nuclear weapons use en- de-commissioning this year at a cost of ap- miners and workers back to work. The only naturally, primarily in our sun. Our bodies riched uranium. proximately 6.5 million dollars; paid for by a clean alternative is nuclear energy. require many different types of radiation to An airline pilot flying at forty thousand feet trust set up by the SRC over the last decade. As a closing remark to the Government, you survive. We have used nuclear technology in would experience more radiation in a short pe- Solar power is costly and is fairly expensive have my permission to build one in my back medicine, to fight cancers and other ailments, riod of time, than the average person would be to maintain, and uses batteries to store this yard. as well as life saving X-Rays. exposed to in a lifetime of 100 plus years. energy. Look up how lithium is produced. It Rod Fisher, Mayor of Debden

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A unique, three-week edged and thanked mitted at drive-in the- session of the legisla- retiring Members of atres, as well as public ture recently came to the Legislative Assem- and farmers markets. an end in what we now bly. All eleven retiring If you attend, physi- consider our “new nor- MLAs were given an op- cally distancing will be mal”. This involved portunity to address the required, and it is rec- the implementation of Assembly for the final ommended that only many “firsts” including time. They shared fond members of the same new health protocols memories, accomplish- group should be seated and record investment HON. SCOTT MOE, ments, and hope for the NADINE together. HON. JEREMY WILSON HARRISON PREMIER in Saskatchewan indus- future, filling the As- MLA Guidelines for the sec- MLA ~ tries. sembly with laughter, ~ ond half of Phase 4 are ~ MLA for Rosthern - Our government in- joy and a few tears. I Saskatchewan now available on Sas- Meadow Shellbrook Rivers Lake troduced and passed a Toll Free: know that all Members Toll Free: katchewan.ca. This in- Toll Free: provincial budget that 1-855-793-3422 work hard on behalf of 1-888-763-0615 cludes: 1-877-234-6669 includes record invest- [email protected] their constituents and [email protected] • Temporary food ven- [email protected] ment in health, edu- I wish them the best in dor guidelines; cation and economic learning and child care, their next chapter. will continue to fight • Racing and rodeo Whether it is a day trip stimulus that provides libraries and literacy; This past week, this unfair and unnec- guidelines; to one of our provincial the necessary funds to • $278 million in no- SaskEnergy released essary tax and looks • Banquet and confer- parks, or an afternoon help financially recover strings-attached Mu- its 2019-20 annual re- forward to winning the ence facility guidelines; tour of a museum, there from the impact of the nicipal Revenue Shar- port. Highlights include battle for Saskatchewan and is so much to do and COVID-19. ing – an 11 per cent nearly $1 million in re- people and industries. • Car Show and Trade see right here at home. This includes: increase and the high- bates to residential and Our government’s Re- Show guidelines For any questions on • A record $435 mil- est amount ever provid- commercial customers Open Saskatchewan Guidelines for door- tourism and COVID-19 lion for mental health ed under the program; who installed energy ef- plan is working well to-door solicitation, guidelines, please visit and addictions supports • $150 million for the ficient natural gas fur- with almost all busi- items by donation and tourismsaskatchewan. and services; Municipal Economic naces and heating sys- nesses returning to full garage sales are cur- com. • $20 million to reduce Enhancement Program tems. operations with new rently being developed. If you will be visiting surgical wait times; for municipal infra- In the first year of the guidelines and social With the warmer one of our Provincial • $80 million to build structure projects; and federally-imposed car- distancing policies in weather, I encourage Parks, please remember new long-term care fa- • $715 million to im- bon tax, SaskEnergy place. residents to go out and to bring your own sani- cilities in Grenfell and prove highway safety collected approximate- Casinos, bingo halls explore Saskatchewan. tizer, maintain a physi- La Ronge and to sup- and efficiency, includ- ly $65 million while and rodeos may now Our provincial parks cal distance from oth- port renewal projects in ing more than 20 new TransGas collected $14 resume. Starting July are open to enjoy with ers, and please respect 51 long-term care facili- passing lanes to be con- million. This sense- 16, live music and en- new guidelines and pro- the restrictions and ties across the province; structed in 2020. less taxation is not an tertainment can once tocols that will keep rules that are in place. • Record funding for On the final day of environmental plan, again be enjoyed in local you and your family Most importantly, en- schools, including $2.6 the legislative sitting, it’s a taxation plan that venues. Other updates safe. What better time joy your summer, Sas- billion to support Pre- government members has hurt our energy in- toRe-Open Saskatch- than now to rediscover katchewan. Have fun kindergarten to Grade along with the Official dustry as well as many ewan include seating your own backyard? and stay safe! 12 classrooms, early Opposition acknowl- others. Our government areas now being per- Area libraries re-open with HELP WANTED Martodam Motors has an opening for an Agricultural Service Technician.

COVID-19 restrictions The ideal candidate will be self motivated and has good customer service skills. With phase four of the Re-Open itwood Wapiti branches had been “Our priority is ensuring that Saskatchewan plan well under- offering curbside pick-up to al- our branch librarians and staff We are looking for a team player who will contribute to building and maintaining way, most of the Wapiti Regional low library patrons to continue to are safe, and following all guide- a positive working environment. Library branches in the coverage make use of their materials, both lines laid out by the Government Preference will be given to those who have area of the Shellbrook Chroni- libraries will now be open to the of Saskatchewan, while providing agricultural equipment experience. cle and Spiritwood Herald re- public with an in-person brows- our communities with the high- opened on Monday, July 13, with ing limit of five patrons at a time. est level of service we can,” Baker Martodam Motors provides a complete health and benefit plan. COVID-19 restrictions in place. The Leask Wapiti branch is also said. “After careful consideration of re-opening to the general public, “We look forward to having pa- We are committed to employee development and growth, excellent customer service our branch libraries’ spaces and but will have a limit of three pa- trons access our libraries again, and contributing to the communities layouts, we assigned them to one trons at a time. and hope that they will work with in which we serve. of three categories: in-person Elsewhere, libraries in Blaine us in maintaining social distanc- browsing with a cap on the num- Lake, Canwood, Debden, Leo- ing and keeping everyone safe To apply call at ber of people allowed in the li- ville, and Marcelin will resume and healthy.” Tyler 306-883-2045 or send resume to brary space at a time, In-person operations on an appointment Patrons can check their branch [email protected] access by appointment only, and basis. library’s open hours on the wa- curbside pickup service,” ex- And, finally, Baker says the Shell pitilibrary.ca website, and can plained Lindsay Baker, communi- Lake library remains closed for contact their local branch during ty services librarian with Wapiti non-COVID-19 related reasons, regular open hours if they have Spiritwood, SK Regional Library. and that a re-opening will be an- any questions, and to book an ap- “Your One Stop Dealer” www.martodammotors.com Where the Shellbrook and Spir- nounced once a date is confirmed. pointment at their library. 6 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com July 16, 2020 Minutes of an RM of Spiritwood NO. 496 meeting

(Where necessary, the meeting to order at 9:06 of interest in the matter of istrator to proceed with 2020 grass mowing ten- ity building in partner- following minutes may AM. the Heated Storage Lease amendments to the Zon- der for the Lakeshore De- ship with the following have been edited for clar- Doug Johnson: That Agreement for the EMO ing Bylaw to accommo- velopments, Aspen Ridge municipalities: RM of ity or brevity) the agenda be adopted as Vehicle and will not par- date a larger residential Lagoon & the Shell Lake Great Bend No. 405, RM The Regular Meeting of presented and the follow- ticipate in the discussion parcel due to marginal RM Compound be award- of Mayfield No. 406, RM the Council of the Rural ing additions be added: or the resolution. land and to clarify regu- ed to Donald Wingerter. of Blaine Lake No. 434, Municipality of Spirit- Municipal Office Closure, Bevra Fee: Due to the lations throughout the Carried. RM of Redberry No. 435, wood No. 496 scheduled Employee Work Sched- COVID-19 pandemic that Zoning Bylaw to improve Dennis Laventure: That RM of Douglas No. 436, for Wednesday, March ule, Brush Clearing –SE the RM of Spiritwood interpretation and imple- the request by the prop- RM of Leask No. 464, 18th, 2020 was postponed 19 & SW 20-52-12-W3. municipal buildings be mentation. Carried. erty owner to clear brush RM of Meeting Lake No. due to the COVID-19 situ- Carried. closed to the public until Doug Johnson: That the & trees from the road al- 464, RM of Round Hill ation and held on Friday, Bevra Fee: That the further notice. Carried. cancellation fees charged lowance north & west of No. 467, RM of Medstead March 20, 2020 via tele- following agenda items Doug Johnson: That to the RM for Councillor, NW 10-53-12-W3 and the No.497; and that the RM conference. In atten- be tabled: Lake Capacity the RM of Spiritwood Jerome Tetreault & Coun- north side of NW 35-52- of Spiritwood No. 496 dance were Reeve, Shirley Study, Request for Road employees adhere to the cillor, Terry Wingerter 12-W3 and NW 22-52- commit $500 of funding Dauvin, Division 1, Doug Improvements –NW 04- precautions put out by the for registering & not at- 12-W3 be approved. Any towards the Targeted Sec- Johnson (Deputy Reeve), 54-11-W3, Fire Chief & Province and self-isolate tending the governance trees, brush, rocks & de- tor Support (TSS) Initia- Division 2, Alan Stein- Deputy Fire Chief Ap- and self-monitor until workshop in Edam not bris cleared from the right tive Cost-shared grant for hilber, Division 4, Den- pointment Revisions, further notice; and That be charged to the Coun- of way shall be stockpiled Future Capacity Building; nis Laventure, Division 3, Electronic Transfer of municipal employees be cillors and that the cost on the aforementioned and That we agree to meet Terry Wingerter, Division Municipal Hail Remit- on standby and only pro- of the lunch tickets and lands for future disposal legislated standards, to 5, Jerome Tetreault and tances, Request to Plant vide essential services as Hockey Night tickets by the property owner. meet the terms and con- Division 6, Bevra Fee, Ad- Trees & Grass in the ER required. That municipal purchased for Councillor, That compensation in the ditions of the TSS Initia- ministrator, Colette Bus- –Spruce Bay, Bylaw No. employees shall receive Terry Wingerter, to attend amount of $500.00 be tive Cost-shared Grant, siere and Foreman, Darcy 2020-1 –Record Reten- their regular wages & sal- the SARM Convention be paid to the property own- to conduct any open ten- Laventure. tion & Disposal (Second ary until further notice is waived and not charged er for brush clearing the dering processes and to A quorum present via Reading). Carried. Reeve, provided. Carried. to the Councillor for can- west side of NW 10-53-12- fund the municipal share teleconference, Reeve, Shirley Dauvin acknowl- Doug Johnson: That celling. Carried. W3 and $250.00 be paid of the project as outlined Shirley Dauvin called the edged she has a conflict we authorize the admin- Bevra Fee: That the for brushing the north in the grant application; “List of Accounts” as list- side of NW 10-53-12-W3 and That we authorize the ed on the attached Sched- as both parties benefit Administrator to sign the NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC MEETING ule “A” forming part of from the brush clearing application. Carried. RESORT VILLAGE OF PEBBLE BAYE these minutes be passed and that no compensation Reeve, Shirley Dauvin for payment. Cheque No. be paid for brush clearing turned the meeting over Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Resort Village of Pebble Baye intends to restructure by adding the following lands from the Rural Municipality of Canwood 12289 -12338 Payroll File the north sides of NW 35- to Deputy Reeve, Doug to the Resort Village of Pebble Baye. No. 0281 & 0280 Carried. 52-12-W3 & NW 22-52- Johnson. The land to be added to the Resort Village of Pebble Baye is the Doug Johnson: That 12-W3. Carried. Terry Wingerter: That 1. Commencing at the south west corner of the south east quarter of section 06; payments in the amount Terry Wingerter: That the Heated Storage Lease Thence north along the west boundary a distance of 88 meters; of $51,078.07 and the request by the proper- Agreement with North- Thence east in a straight line to the intersection of a line being the projection north of the east boundary of Westhill Road, Plan 102203064; $15,925.01 be approved ty owner to clear brush& view Ventures Ltd. for Thence south to the north east corner of the said Westhill Road; as previously paid and trees from the road al- heated storage space for Thence south along the east limit to the southeast corner of said Westhill Road; that the Regional Fire lowance on the west side the EMO vehicle be re- Thence west along the south boundary of said Westhill Road, Parcels A and B, Plan 102045990, and south east quarter of Section 06 to the point of commencement. Dept. No. 2 Reserve Ac- of NW 02-49-12-W3 be newed with the same 2. Road allowance being southerly of and adjacent to the described area in part 1 above. count be closed. Carried. approved. Any trees, terms and conditions as Doug Johnson: That brush, rocks & debris the previous agreement Sensus, CPA be autho- cleared from the right of and attached hereto form- rized to make an adjust- way shall be stockpiled on ing part of the minutes. ing journal entry for the aforementioned lands Carried. $8,000.00 to balance the for future disposal by the Deputy Reeve, Doug CTF general ledger to the property owner. That no Johnson turned the meet- CTF bank balance. Car- compensation be paid to ing back to Reeve, Shirley ried. the property owner as the Dauvin. Jerome Tetreault: That RM does not benefit from Al Steinhilber: That interest earned from the the brush clearing. Car- Phil Beaulac be appointed Capital Trust Fund Ac- ried. as the Small Wastewa- Land outlined by the dotted line is the proposed area to be annexed. count remain in the Capi- Jerome Tetreault: That ter Certified Operator for The reasons for the proposal are: tal Trust Fund Account the request by the prop- the RM of Spiritwood No. Requested by all the land owners in the proposed annexed area to be part of the Resort Village and not be transferred erty owner to brush the 496. Carried. of Pebble Baye: to the General Operating road allowance between Terry Wingerter: That The only physical access to the proposed area to be annexed can only be made through the Account. Carried. SW 19-52-12-W3 and the quote from Kuffert Resort Village of Pebble Baye: Al Steinhilber: That the SW 20-52-12-W3 be ap- Carpentry be accepted for The land owners in the proposed annexed area would be able to be provided with more services decision to purchase a proved. Any trees, brush, the repairs to the Spirit- if they become part of the Resort Village of Pebble Baye: Allows control of future decision making regarding storage lots: 2017 Degleman Side Arm rocks & debris cleared wood Library Entrance. A public meeting will be held on the 31st day of July, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. at the Shell Lake Lions Hall, from the RM of Marriot from the right of way shall Carried. 2nd Avenue East, Shell Lake, Saskatchewan, to discuss the proposal. The Resort Village will be No. 317 in the amount of be stockpiled on the NE Doug Johnson: That the implementing an alternative format for this public hearing in response to COVID-19. For anyone $17,500.00 plus applica- 18-52-12-W3 for future next meeting of Council wanting to attend and submit verbal comments, please contact the Resort Village office by July 28, 2020 to make arrangements. The office can be contacted by calling 306-468-3104 or emailing ble taxes be ratified. Car- disposal by the property for the RM of Spiritwood [email protected]. Verbal submissions will be accommodated through prescheduled ried. owner and that no com- No. 496,to address items in-person times. Al Steinhilber: That we pensation be paid. Car- tabled at the March, 20th, Any persons who wish to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating enter into seasonal em- ried. 2020 regular meeting and clearly their reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the Resort Village of Pebble Baye at the address below: ployment agreements Doug Johnson: The to address any matters Resort Village of Pebble Baye, Box 449, Canwood, Saskatchewan, S0J 0K0. with the following indi- Council of the Rural Mu- pertaining to COVID-19 A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by the 21st day of August, 2020. viduals: Clint Roth, Ar- nicipality of Spiritwood situation be scheduled for The complete proposal may be viewed with a prior appointment, at the Resort Village of Pebble nie Larocque, Michael No. 496 supports the ap- Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 Baye office between 9:00 am and noon on Mondays. Heisler, Landon Aber- plication for a Targeted at 9:00 am. Carried. Dated at the Rural Municipality of Canwood, Saskatchewan, this 16th day of July, 2020. nathyor (Alternate -Ross Sector Support (TSS) Doug Johnson: That the Terry Lofstrom Thain). Carried. Initiative Cost-shared meeting be adjourned at Administrator – Resort Village of Pebble Baye Bevra Fee: That the grant for future capac- 11:05 AM. Agriculture July 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 7 Sask. irrigation plan better late than never

Last week Premier of Prime Minister John tion support, something welcome. Lake Diefen- sitions to take on a $4 Scott Moe announced a Diefenbaker to ensure that is rare in a world baker has been chroni- billion project than it is major plan in terms of the prosperity Calvinof Sas- where political parties cally underdeveloped, as today, but this is a proj- agriculture in Saskatche- katchewan people.” are too often at odds on a major infrastructure ect worth launching later wan; a multi-year, multi- “The Lake DiefenbakerDaniels principles alone. project that began in the than never as they say. billion dollar expansion project was initiatedOn Agriculture by In the Zinchuk story 50s, sitting there. A lot The government re- of irrigation. the Co-operative Com- NDP Finance Critic of the water just flows lease detailed, “Phase 1 of The focus on irrigation monwealth Federation Trent Wotherspoon said through or evaporates. the project is estimated Calvin isn’t exactly a new idea in government under Pre- on July 2, “This project It’s really important for to cost $500 million and Saskatchewan. mier Tommy Douglas. Daniels has long held tremen- that water to create eco- will include the rehabili- In fact, the press re- Construction on the ~ dous potential in value to nomic activity.” tation and expansion of lease regarding the an- Gardiner Dam and the the province. And I know This is a project that the existing Westside ir- nouncement last week Qu’Appelle River Dam this is a project that the does appear well-suited rigation canal system. noted that the project began in 1959, but even completed in 1967, the federal government, and for the times. It puts peo- This work will increase “will fulfill the vision though those dams were promise of the project actually former minis- ple to work post COV- the amount of irrigable was never truly fulfilled. ter, Ralph Goodale, have ID-19, and builds on the land by 80,000 acres in The last major irrigation provided a lot of leader- pillar of agriculture in the area. It is considered infrastructure work was ship on.” Saskatchewan’s economy one of the most shovel Lake Country Wildlife done in 1972,” detailed Wotherspoon added, moving forward. ready irrigation projects a Brian Zinchuk story at “It holds a lot of potential One might question in the province with 90 www.Yorktonthisweek. by way of climate change why it has taken the per cent of the current Federation left with com adaptation of working to Saskatchewan Party so canal already in place.” What the announced drought-proof Saskatch- many years to launch the Down the road the project will do over the ewan, with flood man- project. They have been costs climb as phases 2 bill after vandalism next decade is irrigate up agement and water man- in the driver’s seat since and 3 of the project are to 500,000 acres of land agement. 2007, and the economy estimated to cost up to from Lake Diefenbaker, He noted it “holds tre- has been in stronger po- $3.5 billion. more than doubling the mendous potential for irrigable land in Sas- value-added agriculture, katchewan. of course, within the CLASSIFIEDS WORK! The project will start province, which could immediately with a be, very meaningful to Place Your Ad Today! $22.5 million investment our province’s economy One Ad! Two Papers (includes website)! in preliminary engineer- as we move forward.” ing and initial construc- Agricultural Producers Shellbrook Chronicle tion. Association of Saskatch- & Spiritwood Herald While every journey ewan (APAS) President Ph: 306.747.2442 • Fax: 306.747.3000 starts with the proverbial Todd Lewis also likes first step, the start here is what the project can do Email: [email protected] a modest one in terms of for the province. the overall project with Lewis said, “It’s very the complete construc- tion expected to happen PRINCE ALBERT LIVESTOCK SALES To consign cattle or approximately over the A division of Northern Livestock Sales next 10 years in three for on-farm appraisals main phases at a cost es- timated at $4 billion. please contact Brent, What is interesting is that this is a project that Glen, Boyd or Frederick appears to have opposi- The vandals rode through vegetation planted as part of a $50,000 project. Mon., July 20, 2020 Regular Sale 9:30 a.m.

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The soccer world is jor strengths is his speed. “Baseball is going to re- see toilet paper back on asked the New York Jets waiting to see just how He performs magical turn. In these times we the shelves than shinny to change their name as good Edmonton’s Al- things with the ball while live in it’s gonna be dif- on the ice, hoops on the they find it offensive that phonso Davies might be- moving at a pace faster ferent of course. For hardwood, and rounders their aircraft might be come. than most of his team- example, instead of en- in the ballyard.” thought of as having any The 19-year-old phe- mates or opponents, couraging shortstops and • Greg Cote of the even slight affiliation to nom is already known similar to the advantage second basemen to speak Miami Herald: “Vince that franchise.” as one of the best play- Connor McDavid enjoys English now everyone Carter has retired after • Headline in TheOn- ers in the world, but is on the ice. else on the team must 22 NBA seasons, surpris- ion.com: “Washington he Gretzky good? Is he a Thanks to data that BRUCE speak Spanish.” ing analysts who thought Redskins Change Their Tiger Woods-level talent? began to be collected in • Dwight Perry of the he’d retired around Name To The D.C. Red- ENTON Or will he level off and 2011, Davies was clocked P Seattle Times: “Sheila 2012.” skins” become a mid-size star in running with the ball at ~ Ford Hamp, 69, has • Josh Sens of golf.com, • Headline at abcnews. the realm of Steve Yzer- 36.51 km/h in a game replaced her mother, on the PGA Tour’s efforts com: “(Redskins owner) man? this season, breaking the 94-year-old Martha Fire- to play tournament golf Daniel Snyder realizes Davies won’t be 20 former record of 36.19. equipment or transpor- stone Ford, as Detroit Li- while keeping COVID-19 he really likes money and years old until this No- In a Canadian Press tation to games. ons owner and chairper- at bay: “If not everyone is will look into changing vember, but already his story, veteran forward It wasn’t long before his son. In other words, the abiding by the protocols, his team’s name.” credentials on the world Thomas Muller referred talent shone through. He Lions traded in their 1925 it’s like having a peeing • Dwight Perry again: soccer stage are im- to Davies as “The Bayern was 14 when the White- Ford for a 1951 model.” section in a pool.” “Sunday’s NASCAR race mense. In June, he was Road Runner” because of caps added him to the • From fark.com: “As- • Janice Hough of left- at Indianapolis Motor named Bundesliga (Ger- his blazing speed. roster of their profession- tros owner wants fans in coastsportsbabe.com: Speedway: the Big Ma- man Premier League) “If his development al feeder team and by the the stands so he can sell “Washington Redskins chine Hand Sanitizer rookie of the year after continues like this, he age of 16 he was playing overpriced watered down have announced they 400. Gentlemen, start making a big splash for certainly has the poten- for the Canadian men’s cold beer” will conduct ‘a thorough your squirt bottles!” league champion Bayern tial to become one of the national team. • Patti Dawn Swans- review of the team name.’ • From NFL Memes Munich. The German best in the world in his How high is Davies’ son, aka the River City Since Nike, FedEx and on Facebook, on QB team was expecting big position,” said Bayern ceiling? According to Renegade: “I once saw a Pepsi have all indicated Nick Foles getting a $24 things from Davies after reserve-team coach Se- a recent Gentleman’s monkey figure out a Ru- they could end relation- million contract — $21 paying a Major League bastian Hoene. Quarterly report, the bik’s Cube, but I’ll wager ships with Washington million of it guaran- Soccer record $22 mil- Davies, born in Ghana, young phenom is among that the same smart-ass over the current name, teed — from the Bears: lion transfer fee to secure arrived in Edmonton as the top 10 footballers monkey couldn’t figure presume the review is be- “Meanwhile, the Patriots his playing rights from a five-year-old after his in the world. His new out the NHL draft lottery ing done by the team’s ac- just signed Cam Newton Vancouver Whitecaps. parents fled the Liberian transfer value, according process.” countants.” for less than he was mak- It’s hard to nail down civil war. He started play- to GQ, is $218 million, • Swansson again, on • From NOTSportsCen- ing at Auburn.” what makes Davies, a ing soccer in a league for ninth-highest. attempts by major league tre, on Twitter: “RE- Care to comment? left fullback, such a pitch youngsters who couldn’t • Comedy writer Brad sports to resume play- PORT: United, Delta, and Email brucepen- power, but one of his ma- afford registration fees, Dickson of Omaha: ing: “I’m more excited to American Airlines have [email protected]

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M In Gloria Willoughby Remembrances E North Battleford, SK, arrived, Avery, and she Willoughby; her sister- M may be put in and grew up in Sturgeon was always grandma’s in-law, Marlene Gelette; the Chronicle & Herald Valley. She attended little helper. They baked her niece, Michelle Ma- O school in Wild Rose and together and did many son; and her grandson, R for Prince Albert. In 1975 crafts together. She will Michael. she married Darryl Wil- never be forgotten but It was Gloria’s wish Y $ loughby. Throughout sadly missed by all who to have a private fam- 25.00* her life they were avid knew her, but most of all ily service at a later (30 words) curlers. In 1977 she had a her family. date. In lieu of trib- son, Dustin, and in 1979 Gloria is lovingly sur- utes, memorial dona- 20¢ per a daughter, Angela. Glo- vived by her husband, tions may be made in additional word ria worked various jobs, Darryl Willoughby; her memory of Gloria to $ she was a cook for many son, Dustin (Lisa); her Whispering Pine Place Photo - 10.00 years for Sandy Kwong, daughter Angela (Ran- (Box 418 Canwood, SK * 1 week includes website ran the Canwood Golf dy); her granddaugh- S0J 0K0). Family and WILLOUGHBY – Gloria Clubhouse, and at the ter Avery; her brother friends wishing to send Shellbrook Chronicle 1956 – 2020 last was in laundry at Milt Gelette; her sister online condolences are It is with heavy hearts Whispering Pine Place Cheryl (David) Mason; welcome to visit www. that the family of Gloria Nursing Home. Glo- her brother-in-law, beaulacfuneralhome. & Spiritwood Herald Jean Willoughby (nee: ria and Darryl opened Dennis (Linda) Wil- com Arrangements Gelette), late of Can- a small market garden loughby; and her three have been entrusted to Ph: 306-747-2442 wood, SK, announce her from their acreage, nieces. Gloria is prede- the care of Beau “Lac” passing on July 8, 2020 Gloria loved to garden, ceased by her parents, Funeral Home, Tammy Fax: 306-747-3000 surrounded by her fam- weeding was her most Alvin and Lora Gelette; Smart, Funeral Direc- ily at the age of 64. favorite past time. In her mother and father- tor, Canwood, SK 306- Email: [email protected] Gloria was born in 2011, a granddaughter in-law, Ted and Hilda 468-2244. July 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 9 Shellbrook Chronicle ELECTRICIAN INSURANCE PLUMBING

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Parkside 306-747-2309 ------Phone 306-941-1973. $16.00 plus GST Fax: BRETHREN CHURCH SEVENTH DAY HELP WANTED $8.00 for each Leask 306-466-4498 Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel 1-29CH Marcelin 306-226-4615 ADVENTIST additional week 306-747-3000 109 Railway Ave. W. SHELLBROOK MO------407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook • Additional words 20¢ PRESBYTERIAN Blaine Lake Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School Advertising TEL is looking for • Includes 2 papers and Email: Mistawasis 306-497-3316 Sat., 11:00 am -Worship Deadline is housekeepers. Call website Sunday worship Pastor: Rick Schellenberg Broadcast on 306-747-2631 or drop 306-747-2442 chads@ 11:00 a.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. VOAR 92.1 FM Friday resume off at motel chads@ Rev. Katherine Bretzlaff Worship Pastor Liviu Tilihoi sbchron.com ------4:00 p.m. office. 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(Where necessary, the follow- tered the council meeting at 7:15 tive March 9, 2020, at a wage rate Seconded by Shannon Beaulac. Carried. ing minutes may have been ed- pm. Chad discussed and present- of $21.50/hr, including the em- Carried. Jim Bedi: That we approve ited for clarity or brevity) ed SaskWater potential service ployer portions for both pension Brad Nemish: That we purchase Demo Permit #01-2020 to de- The regular meeting of the and investment options relating and group benefits. Seconded by the following signs in alignment molish the existing warehouse Council of the Town of Spiritwood to the Water Treatment Plant for Shannon Beaulac. Carried. with our budget for the SGI Pro- at 110 Main Street subject to the was held in the Council Cham- potable water. Chad Braun left the Bryan Wingerter: That Council vincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant condition that the materials be bers at the Town Office located at council meeting at 8:25 pm. accepts the tender proposal from as quoted; 2 Ped-in-a-Bag signs disposed of as per the Ministry 212 Main Street on February 25, Jim Bedi: That the Accounts for Loraas Environmental Services from ATS Traffic for $1,050.44 of Environment at a permitted 2020 at 7:00 PM. Ratification, Cheque No. 30604 to Ltd., and enter into a 5 year agree- plus tax, 2 Pedestrian Crossing or approved landfill or transfer In attendance were Mayor 30614 in the amount of $8,554.23 ment for waste disposal/recycling Amber Light Signs from Air- station, and that safety fences Gary von Holwede, Councillor be approved as presented. Sec- collection services for hand carts master Signs for $6,683.03 plus and barricades must be used for James Bedi, Councillor Debbie onded by Debbie Allan. Carried. and bins, effective March 1, 2020; tax, and 1 Solar Speed Display public safety. Seconded by Bryan Allan, Councillor Bryan Wing- Shannon Beaulac: That the Ac- Where as, the 5 year term for Sign from Airmaster Signs for Wingerter. Carried. erter, Councillor George Pretli, counts for Approval, Cheque No. waste/recycling hand cart col- $3,087.75 plus tax. Seconded by Jim Bedi: That we approve De- Councillor Brad Nemish, Coun- 30615 to 30633 in the amount of lection service was proposed as Bryan Wingerter. Carried. velopment Permit #D1-2020 for cillor Shannon Beaulac, and CAO $9,366.09 be approved as pre- follows: $281,664 total fees from Bryan Wingerter: That we the addition of a grain storage bin Rhonda Saam. sented. Seconded by Debbie Al- Loraas Environmental Services approve Building Permit #01- on Parcel UH. Seconded by Bryan A quorum being present, Mayor lan. Carried. Ltd., $319,200 total fees from 2020SW to construct a ware- Wingerter. Carried. von Holwede called the meeting Bryan Wingerter: That we hire Greenland Waste Disposal (2003) house at 110 Main Street, upon Shannon Beaulac: That this to order at 7:00 PM. Kaeli Cross as Full-Time Events Ltd., as well as unit price com- approval of the building inspec- meeting be adjourned at 8:45 PM. Chad Braun from SaskWater en- & Recreation Coordinator, effec- parisons for waste/recycle bins. tor. Seconded by Debbie Allan. Carried. Reducing garden chemical pesticide use

By Sara Williams keting of pesticide manufac- and people. They can enter Healthy plants are less moth Red Rock’ cabbage cul- trolling. Knowing what’s and Erl Svendsen turers to have an immaculate our food web and our ground vulnerable to disease. Give tivars have good flea beetle caused the damage can also We want our plants in the lawn and garden. So, our first water. Therefore, one of your them the conditions they will resistance. As does ‘Atlantic’, let you choose the best time garden to look their best, and response may be to get out objectives in managing pests flourish in. Some prefer full ‘Coastal’, ‘Gem’, and ‘Italian and method of control. Also, our veggie patch to produce the chemical big guns and fog in your gardens should be sun, others shade. Some are Green Sprouting’ broccoli some pests may have already bumper crops. But that can everything and everywhere. to gain a satisfactory level of drought-tolerant, while oth- cultivars. Anthracnose can moved on to another life be a challenge when insect And if we’ve been bitten in control with the least harm ers need an even moisture be devastating to cucumbers, stage that is less susceptible pests and diseases arrive – the past, we may be on the of- to the environment and the supply. Do your homework. but you need never have to to chemical control. So, be- they have their own agenda fensive and spray even before least risk to you, your chil- This may be as simply as deal with it if you choose fore you spray, inspect your (eat everything). For some, there are signs of damage. dren, neighbours and pets. following the advice on the ‘Dasher II’, ‘Diva’, ‘Fanfare’, plants and look for the cul- all insects are potential pests, However, consider your Follow these simple tips to plant tag. ‘Sweet Slice’ cultivars. prits. Then choose a control while the truth is, only a very own immediate environ- eliminating or substantially Do not over-fertilize, es- Insect pests have their method that targets your small percentage cause dam- ment. Your yard and garden reduce unnecessary spray- pecially with nitrogen. Too own pests (natural enemies). pests. age. We are pressured by our is where you and your fam- ing. much nitrogen produces These natural enemies (pred- Early intervention: Don’t neighbours and by the per- ily live and play. Many pes- Reduce the potential for lush, succulent growth that ators, parasitoids) are work- wait until your plants are to- suasive and pervasive mar- ticides can be toxic to pets pest invasion. is vulnerable to insect and ing in the background for you tally infested. If you’ve had disease attack. It also reduc- for free, and they may already a particular pest in the past es air circulation, so foliage have the situation under con- it may be back: know what takes longer to dry out after trol. Since most insecticides and where to look for their rain or irrigation. Wet foliage are broad-spectrum rather eggs and larvae. Also, insects Praise & Worship is a perfect home for disease than specific, they kill the have an astonishing ability to Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. organisms. “good guys” as well as the reproduce. Get in early be- Water early in the day so pests. In addition, insects fore they’ve had a chance to PARTNERS IN FAITH SEVENTH DAY Gideons International foliage dries out quickly. and diseases have a remark- spread out. Lutheran/United/ ADVENTIST of Canada Where possible, use drip ir- able capacity for adaptation This column is provided Christchurch Anglican, 407 - 2nd Ave .E, Battlefords Camp rigation or soaker hoses to and often develop pesticide courtesy of the Saskatche- 137-2nd St. W. Shellbrook Phone Art Martynes Spiritwood Sat., 9:45 am - (306) 389-4633 apply water to the soil surface resistance, rendering them wan Perennial Society (SPS; Worship 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School ------(and closer to the rootzone) to ineffective. Learn what the saskperennial@hotmail. Rev. Nora Borgeson Sat., 11:00 am - Worship EVANGELICAL FREE avoid wetting the leaves. This natural enemies (and other com). Check our website ------Broadcast on Mont Nebo will also save on your water beneficial insects) look like (www.saskperennial.ca) or UNITED /ANGLICAN VOAR 92.1 FM Wed., 7:30 pm - bill. and avoid harming them. Facebook page (www.face- Worship Services Pastor Liviu Tilihoi Bible Study & Prayer Provide optimal spacing to Know what you’re con- book.com/saskperennial). Glaslyn 306-747-3398 Sun., 10:30 am - Worship give each plant enough light, Time is on the sign ------Pastor Bill Klumpenhower Rev. Kun Kim MENNONITE ------water and nutrients. Plants Rev. Don Skinner BRETHREN LAKELAND that are crowded and lack ------Glenbush COMMUNITY CHURCH good air circulation, or are CATHOLIC 10:00 am - Sunday School Spiritwood planted in poorly drained SUNDAY Worship 10:50 am Sun., 11 am - Worship soil are more vulnerable to Spiritwood - 11:15 a.m. ------Service & Sunday School disease. Leoville - 9:30 a.m. FIELDS OF HOPE Pastor Gerry Zak Use insect and disease re- Chitek Lake - Closed for (HOFFNUNGSFELDER) ------the Season MENNONITE CHURCH BELBUTTE FULL sistant varieties. This is such Shell Lake - 1:00 p.m. Glenbush GOSPEL an easy way to avoid prob- Everyone Welcome Worship - 11:00 am 11 am Worship Service lems. For example, if fire- SATURDAY ------1st Sun., 7:30 pm blight has been a problem, Medstead - 6 p.m. BETHEL - Hymn Sing select a ‘Thunderchild’ flow- Father Peter Nnanga MSP Medstead Pastor Floyd Berg ering crabapple. ‘Dropmore’ ------1st Sunday, 10 am ------linden is resistant to the leaf PARTNERS IN Worship COWBOY CHURCH WORSHIP Pastor David Jensen Spiritwood gall mite, a microscopic in- Shell Lake - Sun. 10 am 3rd Sunday - 10 am Every Wednesday Night sect that causes the myriad (Worship in Lutheran - Worship 7 pm of little bumps on leaves. You can avoid annoying leaf galls on a little leaf United Church) Pastor David Jensen Spiritwood Legion Hall ‘Copenhagen Market’, ‘Early linden by planting a resistant cultivar. Photo cred------Pastor Rick Martin Jersey Wakefield’ or ‘Mam- it: Erl Svendsen.