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Grade 6 students Reece Furkalo (left) and Jesse Porter (centre) from Edenwold School joined grade 8 student William Most (right) from Ecole White City School at the Treaty 4 Governance Centre in Fort Qu’Appelle for the PVSD Middle Years Student Senate. For more information, please see page two. Photo by Robyn Tocker.
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Robyn Tocker makes them feel unsafe and the impor- and to represent their schools,” Kotylak “We’re a small school and I know that it Reporter/Photographer tance of parents being involved in their said. “We hope it’s a chance for them to would be different than bigger schools education. grow and we know it’s a chance for us because they have to look after a lot The grade 8 representatives discussed to gain insight and do things better.” more children.” ver 70 students from Prairie Valley making friends, the learning connec- After the student senate meeting, “Some of the questions were if people School Division (PVSD) attended O tion to everyday life, treating students PVSD does get back to the students feel equal at school,” said Most. “My the Middle Years Student Senate in Fort fairly, if the staff cares for students and with a short report on what the board school did a survey and 12 per cent of Qu’Appelle Jan. 17. helping minorities feel accepted. members took away from the meeting. the kids didn’t feel like they were be- There are three different student The students were divided into They also let the students know what ing treated equally.” Other schools senates that take place every year. grades and at each table a PVSD board changes will be made based on their in Most’s group said some students The middle years includes students in member was there to hear the students’ response. weren’t feeling equal because of their grades 6 to 8. The High School senate is opinions. Emerald Ridge Elementary School, behaviour. composed of grade 9 to 12 students and At these senate meetings, students Balgonie Elementary, Edenwold “They aren’t behaving properly so there is also the First Nations and Metis have changed PVSD policies, such as School, Pilot Butte School and École then they aren’t treated equally,” Most senate. the division’s diversity policy. White City School sent students to the said. Janet Kotylak, PVSD board chair, said “At our senate two years ago, they senate. Grade 8 student William Most The students agreed they felt the these senate meetings are held so stu- brought up the idea of we need to ex- from École and grade 6 students Reece board members were listening to their dents can help PVSD board members plore diversity a little deeper,” said Ko- Furkalo and Jesse Porter from Eden- answers to the questions. address concerns in their division. tylak. “From those voices and others wold came to the student senate. They “I feel like they’re taking into con- “We started our senates a number of throughout the division – but it defi- said they enjoyed hearing what stu- sideration what you’re actually saying years ago to have the opportunity to nitely started with the students’ voices dents from other schools had to say in and what you really want to change speak to the kids as governors of the – we developed a diversity policy.” response to the questions. about it,” said Porter. school division,” she said. “We felt it’s “That was a real source of achieve- “I thought it would be exciting to Furkalo said he felt there may be important the kids have a voice to the ment – to see that this came from them see and meet the different people and some small changes coming from this board of education that serves them.” and it was them concerned about their to come to a different place. I’ve never meeting. The other students agreed. On Jan. 17, two students from many peers and how we handle diversity in been here before,” said Furkalo. His favourite part about the senate has PVSD schools met at the Treaty 4 Gov- our school division,” said Kotylak. “All “It’s really cool to discuss all the is- been hearing what other schools’ stu- ernance Centre to provide answers to the credit goes to the students.” sues that are happening at our different dents have to say. questions provided by PVSD. The stu- The board has also heard the stu- schools,” said Most. “I like having a voice. Sometimes you dents were selected by their teachers dents’ say there is a need for more extra- In their group, Furkalo and Porter feel like you’re not being heard and and surveyed their classrooms to get curricular activities that are not sports- discussed feeling safe and welcome in nobody is really listening to you, but an idea on how the students felt about related. Students have also told PVSD their school. when you’re saying something I feel each issue. they would like a course that discusses “I liked hearing ideas from all the dif- like (the board members) are really lis- For grade 6 students, their questions life transitions and would help them ferent schools and how they make new tening,” Furkalo said. were about feelings of belonging, feel- succeed after high school. kids feel welcome and how they have “It’s really fun to hear other people’s ing safe at school, strong student re- “It’s a privilege to have the students different things in their school so we opinions and how they feel about how lationships with adults and making from all of our schools here. We certain- can be safe,” said Furkalo. they’re being treated at school and their learning easier. Grade 7 students were ly learn from them and we hope it helps “I like hearing what other schools do experiences at their other schools,” said asked what motivates them in class, them grow in their ability to be leaders to keep themselves safe,” said Porter. Most. STAR students valuing their work, what Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department A Year In Review
Submitted probably see us training in the field beside lance to arrive. Given that the ambulance alarms: 12; other: three; and MVCs (motor Dave Campbell the fire hall. usually comes from Regina (sometimes In- vehicle crashes): 33. In 2016, our members attended one fire dian Head) there can be a wait time for the If you think you would like to join our our local volunteer fire fighters and school and hosted the spring fire school. ambulance. We will arrive first and attend team, please contact Chief Dave Camp- Ymedical first responders feel it is impor- Volunteer departments host fire schools to the patient until the ambulance arrives. bell or come down to the fire hall the first tant to let our community members know where approximately 200-300 volunteer In 2016, Balgonie Volunteer Fire De- Wednesday of each month as we have our what we have achieved and been up to in firefighters from across the province attend partment attended 104 calls between the monthly meeting. We are also available 2016! to receive training. town of Balgonie and the RM of Edenwold. for fire hall tours and any public education The Balgonie Volunteer Department is Did you know: volunteer firefighters in Fire calls: 10; first responder calls: 46; false you need. STAR made up of 27 members. Of those 27 mem- Sask receive the same training and certi- bers, 11 are trained in firefighting and 15 fication as career firefighters? We are very are trained in firefighting and emergency fortunate in Balgonie that we have seven medical response. We also have one junior North American certified Fire Service In- member. Junior members are youth aged structors on our department. 15-18 years old who take the same train- In January 2017, we had 10 of our First ing but cannot respond to activations until Responders take an advanced course in they are 18 years old. Trauma Life Support. This will better aid The third Wednesday of each month, us with our patients who have traumatic the fire fighters get together to train and injuries like those from car accidents and practice. Some of the practices are driving, falls. Volunteer Medical First Responders using air packs, using the Jaws of Life, lad- are trained through our health district to at- der handling, etc. In nice months, you will tend to patients while we wait for an ambu-
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Robyn Tocker one of those options has the poten- system,” she said. “We’re not profes- pact students,” she said. Reporter/Photographer tial to impact PVSD in a big way,” sional board members. We’re people The government is now looking to she said. “We don’t feel any of those from the communities that we repre- gather feedback from public school he provincial government is look- options would be good for us.” sent. We bring that local perspective boards, stakeholder and the overall Ting to change the way Saskatche- Kotylak said amalgamations are to the systems and we really feel that public. Kotylak said families need to wan’s public education sector is gov- time-consuming and create commu- that is a really important piece and a get engaged and make their voices erned. Prairie Valley School Division nity upheaval. really integral piece to ensuring that heard. People can submit their opin- (PVSD) Board of Education Chair “They take the focus away from there’s success in the system.” ions until Jan. 23 to K12govconsulta- Janet Kotylak said these changes the students and the learning and “We’re very concerned that the [email protected] or at https://www. would not benefit PVSD. that’s what we’re all about,” she said. ‘public’ in public education will be saskatchewan.ca/government/ A report by Dan Perrins, titled “Edu- “As a school division, we’ve demon- eroded,” said Kotylak. public-consultations/share-your- cational Governance Review Report: strated that we have sound finan- If the government goes ahead thoughts-on-the-k-12-education- Kindergarten to Grade 12,” gave four cial management. We’ve improved with any of the options, Kotylak said governance-review STAR options to the question submitted buildings and grounds and we’ve the PVSD board by Hon. 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Dated this 24th day of January, 2017. Blue Rodeo performed in Regina Jan. 13 at the Conexus Arts Centre. For Christine L. Galbraith, Treasurer more information, please see page five. Photo by Laurie Schulz. 4 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | January 24, 2017 OPINIONS What Trump’s presidency means for Canada
Robyn Tocker ans young and old are witnessing this have a direct impact on Canada,” wrote ing to defend you.” Reporter/Photographer and Canadians need to be aware of how Scott. Trump’s policies regarding trade and they let his words affect how they view Trump once called climate change the economy could harm Canada’s their neighbours. Keeping Canada as an a hoax and said during his campaign economy once he becomes president onald Trump should never have accepting, welcoming country is crucial that regulations surrounding coal-fired Jan. 20. been voted in as the United State’s D to our identity. Canadians have a lot of power plants were “stupid.” “Trump is blatantly protectionist, 45th president. work to do regarding First Nations com- “Because the Congress is largely Re- which runs contrary to Ottawa’s pro- However, since this is the case, the munities, other minorities, environ- publican, I think it’s pretty bad news for trade stance under Trudeau. Among next four years with Trump could mental policies and so on. We do not the climate,” Potvin said. other things, the new president has change Canada and Canada’s relation- need to take on Trump’s habits and start Canadians will likely see pressure pledged to pull the U.S. out of the North ship with the United States dramati- tearing our neighbourhoods apart. from the White House to increase our American Free Trade Agreement (NAF- cally. Global News reporter Monique Scott security and defense. TA),” wrote Scott. Trump’s bigotry, misogyny and rac- wrote an article about what Trump’s “Right now we don’t meet the NATO With all this uncertainty surrounding ism has already incited hate speech and presidency could mean for Canada on standard of (defense spending) commit- Trump’s presidency, Canadians need violence among his voters, but this can Nov. 9, 2016, titled: “What President ment by 2020 of two per cent of (Gross to stay informed as information is re- and will create problems in Canada as Donald Trump will mean for Canada.” Domestic Product),” said Colin Robert- leased. They need to follow what Prime well. As Meryl Streep said at her Golden “Catherine Potvin, a biology profes- son, a former diplomat and vice-presi- Minister Trudeau does in response to Globes speech, “disrespect incites disre- sor and climate change expert at Mc- dent at the Canadian Global Affairs In- Trump’s changes. Influencing our po- spect, violence incites violence.” Gill University, said her biggest worry stitute. litical leaders and letting our voices be Americans aren’t the only ones read- is that Trump will reverse many of the Robertson said Trump could demand heard is crucial or we will certainly be- ing Trump’s disrespectful tweets and green initiatives launched under Presi- more spending forcefully, saying, “If come collateral damage during Trump’s listening to his angry speeches. Canadi- dent Barack Obama, and that it will you don’t pay your dues we’re not go- reign of poor choices. Decry or ignore? Come clean, Mr. Wall Aaron Holmes nce again, the Saskatchewan tioned by this committee. think it is a redundant exercise. WCS Contributor OParty government is deny- Ultimately, it is Premier Brad For Saskatchewan taxpayers, ing what many would expect to Wall who should be held re- whose hard earned money has be a basic requirement in a de- sponsible for this growing land been used for this highly ques- ome groups need your negative attention to mocracy – that being allowing scandal that I am confident will tionable transaction, it should Sspread their message. You’re not supposed to full transparency and account- eventually be the death knell go without saying that it is far like jihadi terrorist decapitation videos, for ex- ability to come out on a highly for the Party itself. Mr. Wall is from redundant to confirm their ample. They want you to hate them so much that questionable government trans- quoted as saying that he will do money wasn’t inappropriately you pass it along. action that involves millions of “whatever possible to make sure used for the financial gain of It’s harder to ignore a punch in the face than a our hard earned tax dollars. people understand” there was your or your party’s friends. friendly nod from across the street, and there’s a This past week, the Public Ac- no conflict of interest or wrong- Finally, once you’re done with lot of punchers out there. counts Committee met once doing in this transaction. the GTH, Mr. Wall, it’s about In an attention economy, where A:B tested again – and once again, the Sas- First of all, Mr. Wall, it is not time you come forward on the clickbait assaults your eyeballs at every refresh, katchewan Party majority-gov- your job to “ensure we under- highly questionable – yet oft not breaking through the noise for something posi- erned committee denied the im- stand” something that so obvi- talked about, yet – land transac- tive is nearly impossible. portant request to allow Laurie ously reeks of wrongdoing. It is tions and potential conflict of in- However, if someone’s looking for attention, Pushor and Bill Boyd to be ques- your job to ensure there actually terest and wrongdoing that oc- they’ll find it. Eventually with something you tioned about their involvement was no wrongdoing – and in the curred along Tower Road for the can’t ignore. and potential criminal actions off chance that there was, that Regina Bypass. I would highly Given that rubberneckers at a trainwreck can regarding the Global Transporta- you take responsibility for these recommend you do it before the elect it President what’s the right countermove? tion Hub (GTH) land acquisition actions that were performed in CBC or the RCMP do, because it You can decry the boggart, but that broadcasts from Saskatchewan Party finan- bad faith. will help to maintain our con- their viral message, potentially infecting others. cially-tied land flippers. Secondly, if you are truly will- fidence in your party – if that is Or you could ignore it, but that could mean im- As it turns out, Pushor also ing to do “whatever possible,” truly what you want to do, that plicitly supporting the injustice by failing to call happens to be the current Dep- then you need to come clean. is. it out. uty Minister of the GTH, who is Allow these two key individuals Chad A. Novak, CPA, CMA Public ridicule and mockery spreads the mes- the one officially responsible for to be questioned by this commit- Saskatchewan Taxpayers Ad- sage, but like the boggart in Harry Potter (which deciding who gets to be ques- tee, no matter how much you vocacy Group takes the form of your deepest fears), laughing at it might be the best available countermeasure. Riddikulus! That clear thinking might be hard to ● How the White City Star works for you If a newspaper does not have the advertising support it needs from 4 the community it will perish. 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Laurie Schulz traditional setting. Stars,” the backdrop lit up to resemble Myself Again,” “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet,” and WCS Contributor With a career spanning over 30 a starlit night, much to the audience’s “Diamond Mine.” years, Blue Rodeo has a mix of ages in delight. For the last encore song, “Lost Togeth- riday, January 13, 2017 was definite- their fan base as reflected in the audi- Some songs were extended to feature er,” Jim Cuddy invited the warm-up Fly not an unlucky date at the Con- ence that night. The seven-musician solos by the musicians playing key- band, Ron Hawkin and the Do-Good exus Arts Centre in Regina. That was band included Jim Cuddy (vocals, gui- boards, guitar, mandolin or accordion. Assassins to join them onstage and the night Blue Rodeo, the Juno Award- tar, harmonica, keyboard), Greg Keelor For the second last song, Bazil Dono- Hawkin took turns with Greg Keelor winning Canadian country-rock band, (vocals, guitar), Bazil Donovan (bass), van, the bass guitarist, came out from singing the lyrics. performed. Glenn Milchen (drums), Bob Egan (gui- his position near the drums to perform The sound, presentation and qual- The venue was abuzz with antici- tar, pedal steel, and mandolin), Mike in the spotlight. Bass players usually ity of the vocals and instruments were pation when we arrived to grab our Bogoski (piano, organ, and accordion) keep a low profile so it was unique to top notch at this event. The vocals were seats. A curtain backdrop of large scal- and Colin Cripps (guitar, vocals). see Donovan come out front. clear as a bell and the harmonies pris- loped drapes and five large spotlights Taking the stage around 8:30 p.m., The song list included four new songs tine. I think most who attended would adorned the stage. Video screens were they played 24 songs, a mixture of bal- and others not as familiar, but as the agree Blue Rodeo continues to deliver absent but a colourful laser light show lads and upbeat tunes, for a solid two show progressed the bigger hits started a great performance and great new throughout the evening enhanced the hours. When they performed “Western happening, including “Try,” “Till I Am tunes. STAR
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Robyn Tocker approved and will allow the Town to in the potential budget. He said there Reporter/Photographer run programs and services until the would be a modest tax increase of 2017 budget is finalised in April or May 3.47 per cent. Overall, the budget has 2017. $737,000 in capital expenditures. he Town of White City is working on “In April or May, we look at what has “We’re still continuing on with large finalizing their 2017 budget and so T transpired over those first few months,” capital programs – $700,000 in capital far it will focus heavily on recreation, he said. The two variables in the bud- expenditures to complete some of the communication and the community. get are the RCMP contract costs and the construction we started last year on Ken Kolb, town manager for White Town’s revenue. Lott Road and reconstructions on some City, said the interim budget has been Kolb highlighted some key points other areas that are failing right now. We’re going in and approving those,” he said. The local volunteer fire department wants to host a provincial fire school in 2017 and so the training area is being looked at in the budget. Equipment for road repairs is also in the interim bud- get. “We’re doing a shop expansion for the guys to bring it up to provincial health and safety codes and expand the area that we have for them to work within,” said Kolb. White City’s 2017 budget is focusing on recreation, communication and Pathway expansion and rehabilita- the community. The budget will be tion is also a focus. This will occur along approved April or May 2017. Photo by Gregory Avenue into what is currently Robyn Tocker. called Treetop Park. “We’re putting some money into an ones – for residents. outdoor ice rink. We’re trying to estab- “We’re having to expand our main- lish the location for that right now and tenance program for the Town to keep then figure out how we stage this so we our parks nice and tidy and the streets can have another ice rink for residents nice and clean. Because we are taking to enjoy,” he said. “We built a couple on additional subdivisions, it’s neces- this year, but it’s not complete with the sary for us to expand, hence we’re ex- boards and stuff.” panding one staff member to help us The Town will also be upgrading along.” their sewage system. Services in the town office will also “We’re removing a lift station and I be improved. Kolb said they are look- think we’re going to be expanding an- ing to hire a receptionist to replace the other lift station to take up that capac- automated voice messaging system. ity and make that system run a little “We’re going to move to a more cus- more efficiently,” said Kolb. “By remov- tomer-orientated service model,” he ing one lift station we’re able to gener- said. ate some efficiencies that way.” A new website is also being designed “We’ll be looking at things like our to help communicate with the resi- town centre and doing some more dents. planning for that,” he said. “We’re still “It will help us push information out working on the town lake develop- to people on a more timely basis,” Kolb ment. We’re working through the Wa- said. “We’re looking at the purchase of ter Security Agency approvals on that. a town app, which will allow people to Those are things that could affect our download an application and find out budget for the year. If the approvals what services and events are happen- come through and we want to do con- ing in the community.” struction we’ll have to look at putting Kolb said the Town has listened to some more money in.” residents and is making a recreation Kolb said the Town is continuing to master plan to continue to improve rec- expand services – especially recreation reation services. STAR
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TOWN OF WHITE CITY
Heather McGinnes (left) and Ashley Chorneyko of Munro Homes enjoyed Public Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning Facebook’s Boost Your Business event at the Regina Delta. Photo by Laurie Schulz. and Development Act, 2007 that the Council of the Town of White City intends to consider the adoption of a proposed Development Levy Bylaw, Bylaw No. 607-16. The purpose of the proposed Development Levy Bylaw is to adopt and provide for the payment of development levies as set out in the Development Levy Bylaw and according to the recommendations of
17014KK0 the development levy study including consideration of future capital projects that will be required for future growth of the community. The proposed bylaw sets out conditions upon which the off-site development levies will be applied to specific land uses, classes of development, zoning districts or defined areas, and indicates how the off-site development levy is determined and allocated. The proposed bylaws may be inspected by any interested person, at the Town Office on any judicial day (Monday to Friday) between 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Copies are available at cost. The subject bylaw can be reviewed in detail at the Town Office website; http://whitecity.ca/services/public-notices A Public Hearing will be held on February 8, 2017 in the Town of White City Office at 7:00 p.m. to consider all representations respecting the proposed bylaw. Council shall hear any person or group of persons or person acting on their behalf, who wish to make a representation. Issued at the Town of White City this January 17, 2017 Luke Grazier, Town Planner Town of White City 14 Ramm Avenue East Box 220 Station Main 8 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | January 24, 2017 White City’s renovated library soon to open
Robyn Tocker hours,” Marcel said. In addition to the grant, the Town of Reporter/Photographer Kelly said a delay at this stage of White City contributed $31,500 and the renovations would have greatly im- RM contributed $21,000. pacted the library’s opening. She said White City’s new library will have hite City’s library is getting a the board has been working on getting many features the old one did not, much-needed upgrade and the W these renovations going for a year and such as a television to show movies on renovations should be completed in they are pleased with how it’s going. and a digital bulletin board. two weeks. “It’s come together well,” she said. “Instead of having a bunch of shelves Kelly Champagne, the library board “We got the Town and the RM of Eden- in the centre of the room, we’re trying chair, and Marcel Champagne, the wold on board and we’re grateful for to utilize all our wall space to give it contractor and owner of MAC28 Con- that support. We’ve also had the com- more of an open concept and a more sulting, said the rejuvenation project munity step up in terms of people do- open look,” Kelly said. has gone well. nating services and donating some The renovated space will also give “We’re right on schedule,” said Mar- sponsorship money. Because we had more room for one of the biggest pro- cel. “The construction aspect should be professionals on board with us I think grams at the library: the children’s done by Jan. 20 and we’ll be starting that helped us to get the money from story time. With between 30 to 35 chil- furniture delivery and installations The library’s floor had dropped 1 ½ the Town and the RM.” dren (and their parents) at the library at the end of the week. They’ll take a inches and the Town of White City The rejuvenation project recently every week, the open space will allow week.” agreed to pay the bill to fix it. Self- received a matching grant from the for even more attendees. levelling concrete was used to fix Kelly said the library should be open Photo by Robyn Tocker. Community Initiatives Fund. Kelly The new, comfortable seating ar- the problem. Jan. 30. suspects they will receive roughly rangements will provide a sitting area One issue they ran into was with $15,000, depending on their construc- for parents of children who are partak- perienced a lot of growth in our com- the library’s floor. The floor slab had tion costs. The project can receive up to ing in White City’s community centre munity in the last five to 10 years and dropped 1 ½ inches and needed to be $17,000. activities. it’s in terms of young families. It’s the levelled. Marcel notified the Town of “We went into this underfunded. We “We’re hoping to get a coffee maker younger demographic that’s coming White City – the library’s landlords – knew we wouldn’t be able to do every- and be able to sell them a coffee and in and they have an expectation that and the Town’s council agreed to pay thing that we had originally planned,” let them sit and relax in a little more things are going to be neater, cleaner, for the self-levelling concrete mixture she said. “When that grant came of a pleasing atmosphere instead of sit- faster, electronic and better looking to fix the problem. through, that meant now we could get ting out in the hallway on a hard, blue and if they don’t (see that) they’ll go “We got the approval to go ahead everything we wanted on our list. That chair,” said Kelly. somewhere else or they won’t come.” with those repairs in less than 24 was pretty exciting for us.” A new television and a sound system “Our library had taken on a shabby to go with it, has been added to the li- look. We want to make sure the new brary’s inventory. families that are living in this commu- “Our patrons had asked for some af- nity that we’re enticing them to come ter-school movies, and that’s some pro- in and we’re encouraging the kids to gramming we haven’t been able to of- read and we’re encouraging the adults fer because we never had anything to to come by and visit and take part in show the movies on,” Kelly said. our programs,” said Kelly. “We’re also going to do a smaller Patrons who are concerned about television that’s going to be up on the the library switching to the digital age wall. Instead of having posters stuck need not be concerned. The library will up all over the walls, we’re going to use not lack books. that television as an electronic poster “Our collection really hasn’t board,” said Kelly. It will promote li- changed. We’re just redistributing it so brary programs and upcoming events. it’s not sitting in the centre of the room These changes will help bring the li- anymore,” said Kelly. brary into the 21st century. To celebrate the rejuvenation project, “Our old library hadn’t been changed the library will have a gala March 3. for 30 years, so it was overdue for an Tickets can be purchased at the Town Progress is being made on renovations to White City’s library. The new li- overhaul,” said Kelly. “But we’ve ex- of White City office. STAR brary should be open Jan. 30. Photo by Robyn Tocker. New impaired driving laws in effect
Robyn Tocker alcohol content (BAC) over .04 will terlock drive home the point that you “There is certainly more (impaired Reporter/Photographer have their vehicle seized for three days. risk not only your life but the lives of driving) than we would like to see hap- There will be zero tolerance for drugs everyone else on the road when you pening,” he said. “All you have to do and alcohol for all drivers 21 and under choose to drive impaired. Don’t risk it. is drive to Regina and generally every ffective Jan. 1, 2017, Saskatchewan’s and all new drivers. Make a New Year’s resolution to plan second car has someone doing some- Eimpaired driving laws are stricter Ignition interlock laws will be the a sober ride – every time – so you and thing on a cell phone.” and drivers need to be aware of the strongest in Canada, with mandatory others get home safely.” Nash said it’s difficult to say if the new regulations. ignition interlock for drivers who reg- In 2015, there were nearly 1,200 im- law changes will make a difference in Experienced drivers who are charged ister a BAC of .16 or greater or refuse to paired driving collisions in Saskatch- the area, but it’s a good place to start. for the first time with having a blood provide a breath sample. For their first ewan, killing 54 people and injuring “People really need to take responsi- offence, it will be 580 others. bility for what they are doing behind two years, second Along with impaired driving, a new the wheel,” he said. “Driving is a full- offence is five cell phone law has also been in ef- time job when you’re doing it. People years and third fect since Jan. 1. The cellphone law is should really put their phone in their and subsequent expanding from “using” a cellphone pocket or in their purse in the backseat offence is 10 years. while driving to “holding, viewing, us- and take responsibility. It’s up to indi- “These changes ing or manipulating” a cellphone while viduals to educate themselves on the reinforce that driving. All drivers are prohibited from safest way to operate a motor vehicle. If driving when using hand-held cellphones. enforcement is the only way that gets you’ve been Experienced drivers can use hands- people to hear that message, then so be drinking is the free devices, but new drivers can’t. If it. That’s what we’re here for.” wrong decision,” the cellphone is mounted on the dash, Since the changes were made, the Minister Respon- clipped to the visor or in a cradle, it’s White Butte detachment has pulled sible for SGI Joe considered hands-free and an experi- people over for impaired driving and Hargrave said. enced driver can use it, provided they use of a cell phone. The numbers have “Tougher conse- can access the phone with one touch of not yet decreased from what they quences around a button or voice commands. would have been in previous years. vehicle seizures, Staff Sgt. Gavin Nash from the White “Unfortunately, it’s a steady stream license suspen- Butte detachment said his officers do of impaired drivers,” he said. sions and manda- see impaired drivers and drivers using Nash said he hopes to see a positive tory ignition in- their cell phones. change. STAR TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | January 24, 2017 9 Balgonie receives federal funding for lagoon expansion
Robyn Tocker lagoons in nine municipalities and new term debt.” Canada we all want to build for tomor- Reporter/Photographer buses in Moose Jaw and Prince Albert. The project involves expansion of the row,” said Minister Goodale on behalf of Balgonie is one of the nine communi- current lagoon by constructing addition- Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure n Jan. 11, the Canadian and Saskatch- ties to receive funding for an upgraded al primary and secondary cells at the cur- and Communities. “This latest round of Oewan governments informed the lagoon. rent wastewater treatment facility. water and wastewater projects will pro- public they are funding 28 projects to The Town of Balgonie and the Town’s “The design of the project will include tect the environment and keep our com- improve water, wastewater and transit Engineer, Walker Projects, have been an expansion to serve an increased munities healthy and livable and will infrastructure across the province. working on the Lagoon expansion proj- population and commercial develop- create well-paying jobs for the middle Minister Ralph Goodale of Public ect since early 2014. An application was ment. Work will include excavation, irri- class. Equally important, the people of Safety and Emergency Preparedness and made to the New Building Canada Fund gation, fencing, piping, pump station and Moose Jaw and Prince Albert will ben- Donna Harpauer, the Minister of Govern- Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure decommissioning of an older cell. The efit from an efficient, comfortable and ment Relations and Minister Responsible Component for funding for this proj- work is planned to occur between May modern public transit system that will for First Nations, Métis and Northern Af- ect. The project has been given “approval and August of 2017,” said Craigie. get them to their destination quickly and fairs, announced more than $38.6 million in principle” at this point by the federal The current lagoon design capacity has safely.” through the Clean Water and Wastewa- government. been met and the Town requires larger “The Government of Saskatchewan is ter Fund and the Public Transit Infra- “Balgonie’s project will be eligible for capacity due to population and risk of pleased to join with our federal and mu- structure Fund. The federal government up to $3 million in funding with $1.5 mil- extreme precipitation events. Balgonie nicipal partners to announce funding for is providing 50 per cent of funding and lion from the provincial government and has had two emergency discharges of the 28 water, wastewater and public transit the province is investing $8.9 million. Lo- $1.5 from the federal government,” said lagoon due to weather changes, one in projects across the province,” Minister cal municipalities are contributing $10.3 Karen Craigie, administrator for the Town 2011 and one in 2014. The expansion of Harpauer said. “These investments allow million. of Balgonie. “The remainder of the project the lagoon will reduce the risk of these for continued growth in Saskatchewan This money will go towards various will be funded by the Town of Balgonie discharges in the future. communities and will improve quality of projects, such as upgraded wastewater through reserves and incurring a long- “Infrastructure is the foundation of the life for years to come.” STAR White City council hears proposed changes to Planning Act
Robyn Tocker planning only in areas that are within an zier. “They want to maintain their autono- subdivision as municipal reserve land,” he Reporter/Photographer urban/rural fringe, regional planning with my. You can work with your neighbours said. “(Council) was talking about changing incentives and maintain status quo. through agreements like we have been al- some of the percentages of dedication. One t White City’s Jan. 9 council meeting, If the province went for mandatory re- ready, but as soon as you put mandatory in of the ones we were looking at that I think ATown Planner Luke Grazier showed gional planning across the province, it there, it starts to scare people.” was pretty favourable around the room was council members proposed changes to Sas- could mean two different things. Grazier said if he had to pick which of the reducing that number to nine per cent and katchewan’s Planning and Development “They could form a mandatory planning four options, and he couldn’t choose status then we would accept cash for the extra one Act. The potential changes could prove chal- commission, which would be a regional quo, he would suggest regional planning per cent and it would go into an account lenging for local municipalities. body that would govern planning deci- with incentives. for the Ministry of Education where they “The Planning and Development Act is sions in the municipalities within the re- “It’s not a big difference from the status would use all the moneys collected in that the overarching piece of legislation that gion. That’s all they worry about,” Grazier quo now. The only incentives are that we account to secure future school sites.” governs any planning or development ac- explained. “There’s also regional planning would be able to work in these regional ser- The third area was servicing agreements. tivity in the province,” said Grazier. “It’s authority, which is the next level up. In- vicing frameworks that you could establish The fourth and final was planning in prox- something that all of any municipalities’ stead of just planning decisions, they talk with new developments. You could have imity to railway operations. regulations or tools or bylaws must be in about service delivery, parks and recreation services in your servicing agreement that Grazier said it’s important White City conformance with.” – everything on a regional scale. It is like the would benefit the entire region. It would be keeps its autonomy because of relation- Grazier informed Town Council of four county system in Alberta.” something like a new library. That wouldn’t ships. main areas. Under the four areas, the gov- There are currently 33 planning districts necessarily only benefit White City because “It’s important to establish good relation- ernment outlined what changes they could within the province. you would have users from Emerald Park,” ships with your neighbours. If you’re on a make. They also gave the option of not “We’ll see which direction the province he explained. good working level with your neighbouring changing anything. goes. Right now they’re just looking for mu- Another area brought up was municipal municipalities and you decided you wanted The area that could have the biggest im- nicipal input. If I have to guess, across the reserves and school sites. to pursue one of these planning initiatives, pact on White City is regional planning. The province regional planning – I don’t think “Right now, when there’s a new sub- then that’s something you can go ahead and options were: mandatory regional planning many municipalities would be in favour division that gets approved, you need to work out. But to force municipalities into it, across the province, mandatory regional of mandatory regional planning,” said Gra- provide 10 per cent of the gross area of that that can create apprehension.” STAR
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