ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 107 years VOL. 107 NO. 49 PMR #40007604 Shellbrook, Thursday, December 5, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Bus Association receives new van

Canwood and District Bus Association chairperson Lorne Benson (right) stands in front of the organization’s new wheelchair accessible van with Whispering Pines Place resident Doris Schwehr, and Whispering Pines Place recreation department staff member Bev Irvine.

A dream a little more than a year in bound person has needed to book offered their donations to the Can- While no cheques were presented, the making was realized for the Can- the Kinsmen van from Shellbrook wood and District Bus Association. Benson explained that the Village wood and District Bus Association, and drive to Shellbrook, back to Can- Up first, representatives from Lake of Canwood donated to the cause to when the community organization wood or Debden and then on to the Country Co-op and Affinity Credit the tune of $500 this year, and the received its new wheelchair acces- appointment or family function,” ex- Union offered up cheques of $2,500 R.M. of Canwood provided support sible van. plained Canwood and District Bus and $4,439, respectively. This was of $1,000. Benson added that the The vehicle, a white 2019 Dodge Association chairperson Lorne Ben- followed by a $2,500 cheque from Canwood and District Bus Associa- van that was modified by ’s son. the Canwood Royal Legion Branch tion will also benefit from an as yet Golden Mobility to have an easy-lift “All of this incurred extra expense No. 132 — with $1,500 coming from undetermined sum from the Donor’s wheel chair ramp in the rear, cost and time for families.” the Poppy Fund. Choice. about $32,000. While the lunch and dessert were a “We’ve been long supporters of In what turned out to be a cheque- It was delivered last Thursday dur- good way to bring the community to- Whispering Pine Place,” said Legion filled afternoon, the Canwood ing a special luncheon that was held gether, the food wasn’t the only rea- member Robert Thompson. “We all B.P.O.E. presented a cheque for in the Senior’s Room at the Canwood son that people were there. The meal hear of the Poppy Fund, and we kind $10,000. The Shellbrook and District Elks Community Centre. also served as a cheque presentation of ask, “What happens to that?” This Health Services Foundation also pro- “Previously, any family needing to ceremony, as local and area busi- is probably one of the best examples vided a cheque for $10,000. provide transport for a wheelchair nesses and community organizations of what happens.” Continued on page 2

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Canwood and District Bus Association chairperson Lorne Benson accepts the keys for the new van from Aaron Andre of Saskatoon-based Golden Mo- Following a luncheon in the Canwood Elks Community Centre, Aaron Andre bility. The company was responsible for outfitting the wheelchair accessible showed guests the finer workings of the new van. The ramp, for instance, is van with everything it needed. designed so that it only weighs a few pounds, making it easy for anyone to pull down or stow away. The bus is available 50 cents per kilometre asset to the community to the area public, and to use it. and area and a blessing Continued from 1 ganization was in at- wood and District Bus can be booked through In addition to being to those needing wheel- “All you folks have tendance, executive Association was antici- Canwood’s Whispering available to Canwood chair accessible trans- helped us build our director Richard Kies pating that the logistics Pine Place. To help pay and area residents, the portation and their hospital. It is your hos- did send the commu- would be worked out for van operation, in- new van will also serve families,” said Benson. pital. When we were nity a letter. to have it start hitting cluding fuel and any fu- as a back-up for the van As its name implies, approached to see if “We place great value the road as early as this ture maintenance, pas- from Shellbrook. the Canwood and Dis- we would contribute in all people being able week sengers will be charged “It will be a wonderful trict Bus Association anything to this worth- to share in their com- also provides use of while cause, we thought munity and engage in its bus for residents of it was a natural,” said social, recreational and Whispering Pine Place. Foundation representa- other activities,” he For this service, resi- tive Ron Ferster. “You wrote. “For those with dents pay a flat fee of $5 guys helped us, and transportation issues, to ensure that the gas we can bring it back the opportunities for tank can be kept full. to your communities. these engagements can With the support of That’s the only way we be diminished. We are the community and the can keep our operation so pleased the Canwood area, the bus was re- going.” and District Bus As- cently retrofitted with Last, but certainly sociation invited us to a back-up camera, and not least, the Kinsmen participate with them the storage shed for the Foundation provided a in this worthwhile proj- vehicle was wired for donation of $20,000 to ect.” electricity. the Canwood and Dis- Now that the wheel- Anyone wishing to trict Bus Association. chair accessible van has make a charitable do- Though no repre- been paid for and de- nation to assist with sentative from the or- livered in full, the Can- the annual ongoing operation and mainte- nance of the bus and minivan can send their Doris Schwehr, resident of Whispering Pines Place and long-time resident of donations to: Canwood Sugar Hill District and Canwood, was the first person to board the new van & District Bus Associa- – with some help from Canwood and District Bus Association chairperson tion Inc., Box 130, Can- Lorne Benson. wood, Sask., S0J 0K0. Christmas Hampers Shellbrook, Parkside, Holbein, Mont Nebo Thank You

Those requesting Christmas Food Hampers, The Directors of the Canwood & District Bus pick up an application form from any Association wish to thank the Community Residents for their generous donations for the Soup and Sandwich minister of the Ministerial Association. th Complete the form and make sure the event on November 28 which was a huge success. application is sent to: We wish to respectfully thank the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, Canwood Elks and Royal Purple Elks, Ministerial Association Food Bank Shellbrook & Districts Health Foundation, Canwood PO Box 97 Legion, Affinity Credit Union and Lake Country Co-op Holbein, Sask. from the bottom of our hearts for their financial support S0J 1G0 which made it possible for the purchase of a 2019 Dodge Post marked by Dec. 10, 2019 (no later) Wheel Chair Accessible Mini Van. A special Thank You to Aaron Andre, Golden Mobility Phone Dave Bodvarson 306-747-7235 & Rehab Ltd., Saskatoon & Prince Albert for his Dave Whalley 306-747-2804 professionalism in helping the Board make this purchase. December 5, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 3 Arts Council’s Carol Festival rings in holiday season

The holiday season offi- sical talent would like to per- cially arrived in Shellbrook form. It’s been a hit since.” over the weekend, as people “There’s just amazing tal- from the community and ent, and every year we seem area packed into the festively to come up with new people.” decorated Shellbrook The- This year’s crop of talented atre for the Shellbrook and singers and musicians in- District Arts Council’s annu- cluded the students of Kerri al Christmas Carol Festival English, who kicked off the on Sunday evening. show with a variety of Christ- This marked the 32nd mas tunes. Up next, Debden- year for the Carol Festival, based singer and songwriter making it one of the lon- Cyndi Aarestad performed gest-standing traditions in “What Did the Father Do?” the community. But while and “The Greatest Gift”. The Ordale Singers showcased their impressive few small-town events have The Shellbrook & District harmonies with their selections. such longevity, Arts Coun- Accordion Group, featur- cil member Judy Hjertaas ing Dave Hjertaas, Larry “Christmas Time is Here,” “Christmas Letter” and “Lit- says that it was phenomenal Brossart, Becky Wilson, “Were You There on that tle Toy Trains.” to see the steady stream of Karen Beauchesne had the audience laughing with Myron Wall and soloist Christmas Night,” and “A And closing out the show, people flow into the theatre her bonus tune, “Nuttin’ For Christmas.” Lauren Cromartie this year, Happy Holiday Season.” Lydia Graham sang “Christ- yet again. performed a trio of ditties, Following a community mas Hallelujah,” and “O Holy “It’s so wonderful. You put each year, she also expressed Hjertaas still feels the show including “Parade With sing-along and a brief in- Night,” with accompaniment in so much work regardless gratitude to the people who has come a long way from its Wooden Soldiers,” “Go Tell it termission, the second act from Nicole Philp. of how many people come, came out and gave the per- origins. on the Mountain,” and “The opened with two numbers Or rather, those two tunes and to have such a large formers a full house to sing “When we first started it Chipmunk Song.” They were by the Ordale Singers. Then, would have closed out the crowd... it’s definitely worth in front of. 32 years ago, we were all go- followed by Kerri English, dressed to the nines, Karen shows, if not for another in- the work,” she said. Planning for the Carol Fes- ing to our own churches and who took the spotlight with Beauchesne and Murray famous wardrobe change by “You just look around and tival begins in September, hearing our own performers, her own Christmas Medley Hannigan entertained the Karen Beauchesne, who had see the smiling faces, and with calls to past performers and we weren’t hearing all while being accompanied by crowd with “Baby It’s Cold the crowd laughing with her people are just beaming. It and then call backs closer to the other entertainers who Joy Beam. Outside,” and “White Christ- bonus performance of “Nut- means so much. That’s the the show date. Once the Arts performed in other church- Closing out the first act of mas.” tin’ for Christmas.” whole reason we put the Council has its line-up rea- es,” she explained. “We de- the show, the Watsonaires, Back in the Shellbrook As has become tradition, show on.” sonably solidified, programs cided let’s put on an evening led by May Janzen and pia- theatre for the second time the show ended with the Calling this year’s Carol need to be printed and vol- where the whole district and nist Amy Robinson returned in two nights, Rod Gjerde performers serenading the Festival “fabulous,” Hjertaas unteers need to be gathered the people who have this mu- for another year, performing lent a country vibe to the audience with “We Wish You had nothing but praise for to work sound, lights and the show with his renditions of a Merry Christmas.” the 10 groups and individu- stage for the show. als who shared their talents From there on, it’s all a with the audience, and for matter of hoping that there MC Trevor Miller, who pro- are no last-minute changes vided his own brand of hu- — this year there were three mour to the evening’s pro- dropouts, and Wilf Savitsky ceedings. was forced to cancel at the Given all the work that last minute due to illness. goes into putting on the show Despite these challenges,

Debden area singer/songwriter Cyndi Aarestad shared her talents with a pair of tunes.

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Time is a funny little thing, decades of finger pointing isn’t it? and shirking our responsi- Given the right circum- bilities, in favour of rolling up stances — or the wrong ones, our sleeves and putting in the depending upon how you look work to provide these com- at it — an hour can feel like a munities with the hope and month and a day can feel like the resources they needed. an eternity. Instead, we blinked. And yet, on the other hand, In that briefest moment in it often seems like one can JORDAN which our eyes were closed, blink and somehow miss out three years flew by. And when WISS on an entire year in that split T our eyes finally opened again, second during which one’s ~ we inexplicably found our- eyes are closed. News Editor selves in almost exactly the For the people of the Makwa same situation. Sahgaiehcan First Nation in Over the past four weeks, northern Saskatchewan, it must feel the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation that time is simply standing still, or re- has been shaken by three suicides, in- volving in an infinite loop. cluding those of a 10-year-old girl and a Just three years ago, the First Nations father in his early 40s. There have also community was one of a number in Sas- been no fewer than eight suicide at- katchewan that garnered national me- tempts, by mostly young people. dia attention when six young Aboriginal The suicides and attempted suicides girls took their own lives. The others, as prompted the First Nation to declare a you may recall, were La Ronge, Stanley state of crisis. In response, the provin- ises? What body count will make the nities available to them that give them Mission, and Deschambault Lake. cial government has sent 11 crisis coun- federal and provincial governments the ability to envision themselves being At that time, all of seemed to sellors to the community to provide as- take these crises seriously? happy and healthy in the future.” come together around these four Sas- sistance to the grieving. Makwa Sahgaiehcan and other First These words are as true now as they katchewan communities — as well as It’s encouraging, of course, to see Nation communities like it are far be- were back then. They stand as incontro- the Attawapiskat First Nation in Ontar- the province mobilize its resources so yond the need for the band-aid solu- vertible evidence that something signif- io and the Shamattawa First Nation in quickly to respond to a community in tions and temporary fixes that the pro- icant has to change locally, provincially, , both of which grappled with need. Hopefully it will be enough to vincial and federal governments keep and federally. suicide crises earlier that same year. turn the tide of the crisis. on supplying. Sitting in Shellbrook, or , Political leaders, including then-Pre- But at the same time, it’s hard not to What they need are permanent re- or Big River, or Spiritwood, you may mier Brad Wall, paid visits to the First wonder why we’re in this very same sit- sources and a long-term strategy to feel as though there’s nothing you can Nations. They said the right words and uation three years later, and why noth- meet the needs of their people — not do. made the right promises, all with utter ing ever seems to get better for these just when it comes to mental health, but But, if nothing else, you can join the sincerity. They even “parachuted” so- communities. also in healthcare, housing, employ- Christmas card campaign that was cial workers and mental health workers For, if we’re being honest with our- ment, and so much more. started by former Makwa Sahgaiehcan into the communities, to help them find selves, we’ve been reading the same A little over three years ago, I said of resident Linda Johnson to remind their footing and begin to move forward headlines over and over again for far the children living in these communi- someone in the community that people in the face of unfathomable tragedy. more than just the past three years. ties: “They need the hope that comes care. It seemed, then, that we had all heard How many Indigenous lives need to from a sense of community, and stabil- Cards can be mailed to: Makwa Sah- the wake-up call loud and clear. That we be prematurely ended before we move ity in their home lives. They need the gaiehcan School, BOX 519, Loon Lake, were finally prepared to leave behind beyond pretty words and hollow prom- hope that comes from having opportu- Sask., SOM 1LO. YOUR TWO~ CENTS Why the secrecy around Shellbrook’s AA Midget team?

Dear Editor, That person said it is replacing the Beardys there not a special meet- SHA article, I also came port from the local Mi- Did you know that must be exciting for your Blackhawks Midget AA ing held for the public to across other centres nor Hockey Association Shellbrook will have a community! It’s hard to team. be made aware of their who were awarded new to apply, so why is Shell- Midget AA team next be excited for something Being from the Shell- intent to apply? Shell- teams, and they had brook Minor Hockey be- hockey season? that nobody is aware of! brook area, this brought brook has always been a multiple social media ing so secretive about If the answer is no then When I got home that up multiple questions to very proud hockey com- posts thanking their this whole process? you’re not the only one! night, I researched the myself. munity, yet this seems community for their An elite level team like I was in PA the other day Saskatchewan Hockey Why was this process like a very weak, timid support during the ap- AA hockey will require and I was approached by Association website and not brought forward to and sneaky way to gain plication process. Still financial sponsorship a PA resident and they sure enough it listed the public? How can a an elite team. All traits nothing from Shellbrook from Shellbrook and congratulated Shell- Shellbrook as a Midget major decision for the that Shellbrook Hockey Minor Hockey. surrounding businesses brook on being awarded AA centre for the 2020- area be made without has never been! The SHA article says to operate. a Midget AA team. 2021 season. This team public input? Why was While reading this that teams needed sup- Continued on page 5 VIEWPOINT December 5, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 5 Report from the Legislature

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Continued from 4 questions, secrecy breeds contempt. the area, so what makes it any different this time If I was a business looking at how this organiza- Shellbrook Minor Hockey should be making deci- around? If anyone has answers to these questions, tion is starting out, I would NOT be very confident sions for the whole or at least the majority of their please supply them for all to read, so we can all be in supplying financial support to an organization members and not just a narrow scope of members enlightened! who applied secretively in backroom fashion with- who may (yet to be seen) benefit from this AA team I am sure the people of the Beardys/Okemasis re- out the public’s knowledge of their bid. Is this how playing in Shellbrook at a maximum possibly 6 to serve would be interested to know why Shellbrook the team’s financials are going to be handled as 10 players or less. Personal agendas need to be put will be a better location for next season and in fu- well, in the same backroom, kept in the dark fash- aside and the betterment of the membership be ture years to come. I know I would, if my commu- ion? priority number 1! nity lost a team of this stature. If there is no issue here, why the big secret? Why Shellbrook had a Midget AA team in the past and Concerned Hockey Citizen, no big announcement? Transparency answers it could not sustain itself and it dissolved and left Lee Nelson

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Assault charges against velop a confidential plan Scott Moe said that the wrong message about stemmed from a “bitter home, and told Wilson to a Sask. Party MLA have for mediation. charges were related to a how seriously he takes family estate dispute.” leave. been withdrawn, follow- The end result says Wil- “private family matter.” this charge,” Meili said On the day of the al- When Wilson refused, ing a successful media- son’s lawyer, Mark Bray- He added that Wilson, Friday in a statement. leged assault, Helbig says Hocknes alleges, he tion process. ford, was a successful who had maintained her Wilson was first in- she was watching TV threw her purse into the Nadine Wilson, who resolution, and the with- innocence, would remain terviewed by the Saska- when she heard a knock hall intending to lock the has been the MLA for the drawal of both charges. in the Sask. Party caucus, toon Police Service after at the door. She says door behind her when Saskatchewan Rivers rid- Wilson was originally as the charges had yet to complaints were made she couldn’t see anyone she retrieved it. Instead, ing since 2007, was fac- arrested Thursday, July be proven in court. against her by 87-year- through the peep hole, he claims, Wilson kicked ing two separate assault 25 when she turned her- In a release issued old Lorraine Kingsley and got no response when and punched him repeat- charges stemming from self into police in Prince shortly after Wilson’s Helbig — who was mar- she asked who it was. edly, knocking out and an incident involving a Albert. The Saskatoon arrest, Saskatchewan ried to Wilson’s father, Helbig further claims breaking his hearing family member in March Police Service added NDP leader Ryan Meili Walter Helbig, until his that when she opened aid, then left after Helbig of this year. that, following an investi- said that an MLA facing death in April — and her the door slightly, Wil- phoned the police. Prosecutors eventu- gation and consultations criminal charges should son, Eric Hocknes. son “whammed the Wilson stepped down ally deferred the case to with Crown prosecutors, resign from caucus until Helbig and Hocknes door” open, injuring her from her role as pro- Alternative Measures two charges of assault the matter is resolved. allege that the inci- arm and scratching her vincial secretary dur- Mediation, and an inde- were laid against Wilson. “By failing to enforce dent, which occurred chest. Later, Helbig says ing the investigation, pendent agency met with In his only comments that standard, the pre- in Helbig’s Saskatoon she called her son, who but remained in caucus all involved parties to de- on the matter, Premier mier is sending the apartment on March 21, rushed over from his throughout. Local man making professional boxing debut

Stuart Twardsik grew up in Big River his amateur career. In 2004 he was in Windsor Ont., the Brandenburg Cup He took some time off from the ring and began training as a boxer at the awarded the National Bronze Medal Silver Medal in Germany, the Youth for a few years but has returned to the age of 10, coached by his father Stuart in Prince George, B.C. In 2006 he won Commonwealth Games Gold Medal boxing scene recently, feeling better Twardsik. He has an extensive back- the Brampton Cup in Brampton, Ont. in Pune, India, and was nominated for than ever with his wife Candace as his ground in amateur boxing, having In 2007 he took home the Canada Athlete of the Year. manager. His last amateur bout took fought in 94 bouts. Games Silver Medal in Whitehorse, In 2009, he won the Ringside World place on Oct. 26, 2019 in North Battl- The seven-time provincial champion YK. 2008 was a big year for Twardsik Championship in Kansas City, Mis- eford, where he was awarded Best Male has a long list of achievements from as he received the National Gold Medal souri. During this time, he trained at Fighter of the Night. Ring 83 in Montreal with Russ Amber, Coming up on Dec. 6, 2019, Twardsik and with Sergio Martinez and Gabriel will make his professional boxing de- 19121TT0 Camillo in Oxnard, California. but in Edmonton, Alta. Shellbrook Chronicle Spiritwood Herald Office will be closed from December 20/19 @ Noon to December 29/20 Regular office hours will resume on December 30, 2020. Shellbrook Chronicle Spiritwood Herald Advertising Deadline is Monday, Dec. 16/19 for December 19th, December 26th & January 2nd papers. Wishing You Health, Lots of Laughter And A Newsworthy Season May your holiday season contain all the makings of lasting memories for you and your loved ones. We thank our customers, friends and readers for your continued support.

Main Street, Shellbrook 306-747-2442 AGRICULTURE December 5, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 7 Yields aren’t the farm’s only measure of success

Yield has always been the Since 2011-12 yields have erally turn to crop protec- the profit margin, especially will require maximizing nu- first measuring stick for suc- risen from an average of 34 tion products, but there are if yields are still impacted. trient levels and applying cess on the farm, and is still bu. per acre to a 2016-18Calvin av- new pressures on that side of There is a balance between chemicals to protect every generally promoted as the erage of 41, according to a re- things too, new regulations price received, yields pro- bushel of potential yield. goal, but the question that cent Western ProducerDaniels story. regarding long-used stand- duced and the cost to pro- But, in spending to maxi- should be asked is if added While yields are Onup, Agriculture with bys such as glyphosate. duce those yields in terms mize production the pro- production is achieved at an only five years to go to get to Moving forward farmers of a farmer actually making ducer also increases a risk. assured cost of production the Council goal of 52 bush- are going to face greater reg- money. When weather -- still the CALVIN that leads to profitability. els, things would need to ulations when looking to the Yields whether 30, 40 or key element in production -- For example the Canola jump massively in those few DANIELS farm sprayer to fix in-field 52 bushels per acre is not a impacts things in a negative Council of Canada has an years. ~ issues. guarantee of profit. There way, the bills for fertilizer established a 2025 goal of 26 As canola has taken over And as some long-used are other variables that the and chemical must still be million tonnes of seed pro- as the main cash crop across chemicals are restricted, aforementioned Council goal paid, regardless of the lower duction based on an average much of the Canadian Prai- Such conditions are among expect new replacements to does not address in terms of yield. prairie yield of 52 bushels ries, acres devoted to the reasons for increasing pres- cost more. the farmer. While yield increases are per acre. crop have increased, and that sure from weeds, bugs and With any application of The yield goal does auto- a measuring stick, without The push by producers to at times has meant pushing disease which puts pressure chemical whether to control matically favour the bottom an eye of profits over cost- boost production has gener- rotations, and putting canola on keeping yields increasing. weeds, bugs, or disease, add line of seed companies, fer- of-production, those yields ally been in the right direc- fields in close proximity to To deal with weeds, bugs to the cost of production for tilizer sellers, and chemical might not be as positive as a tion in recent years. other canola fields. and disease producers gen- a crop and that can narrow companies since such a yield quick look might suggest. Hoback, Vidal, Block appointed to Conservative shadow cabinet

Though Saskatchewan may still be unhap- in the combined readership area of both pa- Hoback was named as the shadow minister featuring a 70 per cent Indigenous popula- py with the results of October's federal elec- pers. for International Trade. tion. tion, residents in the readership area of the “Our Conservative team is united, expe- "I will work tirelessly with our Conserva- In a release issued following his appoint- Shellbrook Chronicle and Spiritwood Herald rienced and focused on finishing the job we tive team to ensure that the Trudeau Liber- ment, Vidal said he welcomes the opportuni- may find some comfort in knowing that they started and replacing the Trudeau Liberals,” als are held to account on this important file, ties the new role will bring. are well-represented in the ranks of shadow Mr. Scheer said ahead of his reveal. “The and urge them to take the necessary actions "I am excited to continue the work we cabinet appointed by Conservative Party Shadow Cabinet I have announced today required to regain and maintain the market have done building relationships with First leader Andrew Scheer. reflects the growing strength of our team access that they have lost for Canada’s indus- Nations communities. I am grateful for the Mr. Scheer announced the appointments and our commitment to work for tries over the last four years," Hoback said. opportunity and I look forward to engaging Friday morning, and the list includes three from coast to coast.” Up next, rookie MP Gary Vidal, who won with Indigenous peoples across Canada," Vi- of the four MPs elected to represent ridings First, long-time Prince Albert MP Randy the Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River dal concluded. riding, was selected as the shadow minister Last, veteran Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek for Indigenous Services. The riding is a large MP Kelly Block also earned a spot in Mr. and diverse one, spanning 340,000 square Scheer's shadow cabinet, and will handle the Five generations: Monus family kilometres in northern Saskatchewan and Public Services and Procurement portfolio. PRINCE ALBERT LIVESTOCK SALES To consign cattle or A division of Northern Livestock Sales for on-farm appraisals please contact Brent, Glen, Boyd or Frederick Friday, December 6, 2019 Bred Cow/Heifer & Pair Sale 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 Presort Sale 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Slaughter Cow/Bull Sale 9:30 a.m. Producers wishing to market cattle prior to sale day please contact the office 306-763-8463 for delivery. the electronic auction market Your independently owned & operated livestock marketing

teamwww.teamauctionsales.com facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Glen Brent 306-240-5340 Glen 306-960-4732 Boyd 306-841-7998 Frederick 306-227-9505 Top, left to right: Tisa Monus, Grandma, and Donna Monus-Holmes, Great-

Grandma. Bottom, left to right: Cody Monus - Father, and Dot Holmes, Great- Office 306-763-8463 ~ Fax 306-763-4620 For market info visit: www.northernlivestocksales.ca Great-Grandma, holding the baby, Lucas Monus. 8 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com December 5, 2019 Shellbrook Legion rewards Remembrance Day entries

With this year mark- each year. primary for students ing the 75th anniver- This work contin- from Kindergarten to sary of D-Day, there’s ued Monday, when the Grade 3, junior for stu- been more focus than Shellbrook Legion’s dents from Grade 4 to ever on how to keep Helen and Henri Da- Grade 6, and interme- the importance of Re- genais paid visits to diate for students from membrance Day alive, Shellbrook Elementary Grade 7 to Grade 9, and and ensure that future School, W.P. Sandin senior for students from generations understand High School, and Wild Grade 10 to Grade 12. the sacrifices so many Rose School to present The entries are also young women and men students with prizes part of a broader Cana- have made for Canada. for their Remembrance da-wide competition. One way the Shell- Day posters, essays, and Winners at the branch brook Legion, and Le- poems. level move on to a larger gion branches across Awards for these Re- zone contest, and, if suc- the country, do this is membrance Day sub- cessful, have the oppor- by working in tandem missions are given out tunity to go all the way with the local schools across four age groups: to the national level.

Marcail Philp, Hayley Van Hereweghe, Reese Galloway, Jessica Sharron, NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS Payten Keyowski and Ava Ledding accept prizes for their Remembrance Day entries from Shellbrook Legion members Helen and Henri Dagenais. Miss- The Shellbrook Chronicle ing: Storm Rudolph. Beginning with the essay category. Mean- egory. Wild Rose stu- and primary age group, the while, Marcail Philp dent Jorja Peake took black and white poster of W.P. Sandin High the second place prize. The Spiritwood Herald category was won by School finished in sec- At the intermediate Ryder Verbonac from ond, and Wild Rose stu- level, W.P. Sandin stu- Shellbrook Elemen- dent Mackenna Davis dent Storm Rudolph tary School. Wild Rose earned third place. was alone atop the es- student Holly Peake For junior poems, say contest. Meanwhile, YOUR claimed second place, Helen and Henri said the intermediate poem and Shellbrook Elemen- the contest was much category saw Wild Rose tary student Ada Peake too close to call. In the students Brooklyn Da- SUBSCRIPTION earned third place hon- end, Kaydence McAr- vis and Sage Brooman ours. thur from Wild Rose take first and second In the primary colour and Samantha Kennedy place, respectively. poster contest, Camerin and Hudson Kundert of For intermediate IS COMING DUE! Smart of Shellbrook El- Shellbrook Elementary black and white posters, ementary School took School split top hon- W.P. Sandin’s Payten the top prize, while fel- ours – the winner of the Keyowski and Abigail low Shellbrook Elemen- three will be chosen at Kyliuk took first and 75.00 + 3.75 GST = tary students Gwyn the zone level. second place. Wild Rose Phan and Adyson Wal- In the junior black student Reese Fisher lin earned second and and white poster con- finished third. third place prizes, re- test, W.P. Sandin stu- Rounding out the /year spectively. dent Reese Galloway entries, W.P. Sandin 78.75 In the primary poem continued her streak student Ava Ledding “Have you considered giving a Gift Subscription to someone?” category, Wild Rose of earning a top prize. took top honours in students Rylee Zimmer- Emmy Ledding of Shell- the intermediate colour man and Sarah Fisher brook Elementary was poster category. Jessica Phone 306-747-2442 were the only two en- just behind her, while Sharron, also a W.P. trants. Zimmerman W.P. Sandin student Sandin student, took took the top prize. Hayley Van Hereweghe second place. Box 10, Shellbrook, Sk. S0J 2E0 Moving up to the ju- finished in third. This year, there were nior level, Wild Rose Galloway would also no senior entries in any or email: [email protected] school’s Arwyn Kindt take top honours in the category. took top prize in the junior colour poster cat- More photos on page 9

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Wild Rose students Brooklyn Davis, Reese Fisher and Sage Brooman accept prizes from Shellbrook Legion members Henri and Helen Dagenais.

Shellbrook Elementary School student Camerin Smart accepts his prize from Shellbrook Legion members Helen and Henri Dagenais. Shellbrook Elementary School student Ryder Verbonac accepts his first place prize from Shellbrook Legion Community Calendar members Helen and ~ Henri Dagenais. Verbo- BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Books, Movies, Magazines, Children’s Section, Inter- Wild Rose students Jorja Peake, Mackenna Davis nac won in the primary net, Printing, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service, Community Programming. Hours: and Kaydence McArthur accept prizes from Shell- black and white poster Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm; Friday 1 pm - 5 pm; Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm. Contact us for more info 306-497-3130, www.wapitilibrary.ca. brook Legion members Henri and Helen Dagenais. category. CANWOOD: Canwood Branch of Wapiti Regional Library. Regular Library Hours - Tues. 1 - 5 p.m., Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 4 pm & Friday 1 - 5 pm. Storytime: Fridays 2 pm. Play cards the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2 pm. Crafter’s Choice the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librar- ian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library & Legacy Gallery Hours: Tuesday 1 pm - 5:30 pm; Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm. MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 2 pm - 6 pm; Thur. 2 pm - 8 pm; Sat. 10 am END - 2 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon. 2 - 6:30 pm; Tues. 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur. 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri. 9 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Sept - June). OF YEAR SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night, Fri., Dec. 13, Nutcracker & The Four Realms. Movies will resume January 10. Doors Open 7 p.m. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 ADVERTISING SHELLBROOK: Christmas Hampers (Shellbrook, Parkside, Holbein, Mont Nebo). Those requesting Christmas Food Hampers, pick up an application form from any minis- ter of the Ministerial Association. Complete the form and make sure the application is sent to: Ministerial Association Food Bank, PO Box 97, Holbein, Sask. S0J 1G0 Post marked PROMO by Dec. 10, 2019 (no later). Phone Dave Bodvarson 306-747-7235, Dave Whalley 306-747- 2804. SHELLBROOK: To those attending the movie on Dec. 13, the Theatre Group will say Plac  1/2 Pag or Ful Pag A thank you by giving each one a FREE Small Popcorn & Drink! The movie is The Nut- cracker and the Four Realms @ 7:30, Shellbrook Theatre. $5 admission applies. See you i Bot Paper for th Pric of On! at the movies! Half Page - $499 + GST | Full Page - $750 + GST SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Kinettes Cookie Walk - Sunday, December 8, 11 am - 2 pm, Shellbrook Legion Hall. Lots of delicious homemade Christmas cookies. Pay by the pound. st st Place your ad anytime between November 1 , 2019 – December 31 , 2019 Bring your own containers. Please being a non-perishable food donation in lou of payment FULL COLOUR INCLUDED! for pictures. Pictures with Santa @ 12:00 noon.

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By Dave Whalley DLM® do not know when the time will come.” ah’s return-- while we long for the time family, and the people we meet in our First United Church, Big River He tells us to be watchful, he tells us when the world will be a place of har- everyday life can often be hard to do We are now in the period of Advent. to be waiting, he tells us to be hopeful, mony and peace – for the time when all because our priorities often come For many of us, Advent is a time when he tells us to be anticipating his return. things will be finally straightened out ahead of theirs; unless there is a prob- we look forward to the birth of Jesus, That acknowledgment provides a basis -- while we long for this time, we need lem, tragedy, success or joy. over two thousand years ago in a sta- for holy living arising from a profound not be overly concerned about just We have a busy life; schedules to ble in Bethlehem. However, it is also sense that we live “between the times” when it will come. We need not worry meet, projects to do, personal goals to the time we look forward to Christ’s and are called to be faithful stewards because we have our work to do in the meet and sometimes have to work hard Second Coming. We hope, wait, an- of what is entrusted to us as God’s peo- meantime. to take the time during a day to chat ticipate, and long for the coming of ple. But what is our work? We have the with a friend, or keep in contact with the Messiah. The word advent means We are a people commissioned to scriptural assignment to love God and family living away from home, or even “coming” or “arrival”. The focus of the “love the Lord your God with all your our neighbours as ourselves, loving stop and spend time with an acquain- entire season is the celebration of the heart” and to “love your neighbour as God is our own personal assignment, tance we meet on the street because birth of Jesus the Christ in his first ad- yourself.” Most of the New Testament and loving our neighbours as ourselves we have such a packed schedule and vent, and the anticipation of the return is concerned with the problem of God’s is sort of like a field assignment. We these things would take away from our of Christ the King in his second advent. absence. When Jesus was here with us live in a real world with real people work. But spending time on the phone Advent is far more than simply in the flesh – that was one thing. But who sometimes have real failures, real or having coffee with someone or even marking a 2,000 year event in history. in his absence, in the time between his successes, real tragedies, and real joys. just really relating to the store clerk It is celebrating a truth about God, the first Advent and the next – what about Supporting people with problems who is having a bad day is also our revelation of God in Christ whereby all our discipleship? Things between us and tragedies is often not so difficult work, as a representative of God. The of creation might be reconciled to God. and God tend to be fine, when we are at to do, because each of us can empa- Messiah will come and there will be Scripture readings for Advent will re- worship, eating the bread, drinking the thize with these feelings. And sharing justice, and there will be peace. This flect on the themes of accountability juice, touching and tasting the good- in successes and joys is easy because is our hope, this is our Christian faith, for faithfulness at his coming and the ness, the near presence of God. But we are so glad for them. But really in- and this is now the time in which we hope of eternal life. what about later, when we walk out of teracting with acquaintances, friends, show our Lord that we can be trusted. Matthew 24: 35-44 is a parable told the church door and we are back in the by Jesus which shows very clearly the world? What then? waiting, hoping, longing and anticipa- God has put us in charge of the tion of this season. Jesus begins with world, each with our own work to do, The Shellbrook Museum’s a statement of hoping, waiting, watch- and all Jesus says to us is “Do a good ing, longing, and anticipation. job – behave well – and be alert for my He says: “Take heed, watch, for you return.” While we long for the Messi- mystery artifact of the month PRAISE & WORSHIP Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. LUTHERAN CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE SEVENTH DAY Zion - Canwood Big River ADVENTIST Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. - Worship 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School St. John’s - Shellbrook Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 Sat., 11:00 am -Worship Sunday School, 306-469-2258 Broadcast on Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Youth Nite: Fridays VOAR 92.1 FM Rev. Emmanuel Aristide Mont Nebo Pastor Scott Manly ------Bible Study & Prayer 306-747-3305 IMMANUEL Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship ------LUTHERAN Pastor Bill Klumpenhower ANGLICAN CHURCH Parkside ------Leask - All Saint’s 11 a.m. - Worship CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday, 9 a.m. - Service Pastor Chris Dean Debden St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook ------Sun. Mass - 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Service PENTECOSTAL Fr. Michael Fahlman Canwood - Christ Church CHURCH Big River - Sacred Heart Sunday, 11 a.m. - Service Parkside Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass 2 p.m. Service 2nd Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Whitefish of the month Pastor Doug Hope Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. Rev’d Eyad Ajii 306-980-5916 306-747-3572 Victoire ------Shellbrook Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. UNITED CHURCH Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Fr. Michael Fahlman Shellbrook - Knox United Pastor David Bodvarson Eucharist Celebrations Sun., 10 am - Worship 306-747-7235 Muskeg 306-747-3434 Canwood Sunday, 3 p.m. Student Minister 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook Jon Worrall 11:00 a.m. - Worship Mass - Sunday 9 a.m. Big River Pastor Glenn Blazosek St. Henry’s - Leask Sundays 306-468-2138 Mass - Sunday - 11 a.m. 10 a.m.. - Worship Leask Gospel Tabernacle Mistawasis at Anglican Church Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dave Whalley December’s Mystery Artifact of the turned via a small lever on the outside. Pastor Lorne Valuck Fr. Phong Tran 306-747-2804 month comes to us from the Shellbrook Think you can solve the mystery of this ------Flower Shop, and owner Ian Clark has re- artifact? If so, drop by the Shellbrook Li- SOVEREIGN GRACE PRESBYTERIAN MENNONITE fused to say what it is. brary, where the item is being displayed, BAPTIST CHURCH Mistawasis BRETHREN CHURCH Currently meeting in Sunday worship Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel Its body is entirely cast iron, and appears and submit your guess for your chance to homes on Sunday morning 11:00 a.m. 109 Railway Ave. W. to have a clamp at one end. The other end, win a book from the Library’s deposits. & Wednesday evenings Rev. Katherine Bretzlaff Blaine Lake meanwhile, has a small receptacle into For November, the lucky winner was Har- Parkside 306-747-2309 ------306-497-3316 which something is inserted, and a spout old Amundson, who correctly guessed that Leask 306-466-4498 Pastor: Rick Schellenberg Marcelin 306-226-4615 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. for the object to come out of. the artifact was the bow clamp for the top of ------Worship Inside the receptacle are two spinners, a Model T convertible. Iris Minifie had the covered in thick, ridged leather, that are most unique guess of a wire stretcher. SPORTS December 5, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 11 Tennis star simplifies Lou Marsh Award voting

Canadian media is get- and most popular female nis Canada development silly. Um, Ray Lewis was Comedy writer Alex ting a break this year when golfers, Brooke Hender- program. arrested for murder and Kaseberg: “During his it comes to voting for the son, and the Hockey Hall Signs of a 2019 break- pled down to “obstruction helmet-slamming appeal, , award- of Fame inductions were through were shown in of justice” and is in the Hall Myles Garrett accused Ma- ed annually to Canada’s recently highlighted by January when Andreescu of Fame.” son Rudolph of using a ra- best athlete. Given the ar- Shaunavon, Sask.’s Hayley beat a number of higher A groaner from RJ cial slur at him. It turns out ray of skill, talent and ac- Wickenheiser, the no-ar- seeded players to make the Currie of sportsdeke.com: it was almost as worse. Ma- complishments, deciding gument world’s best of all final of the ASB Open in “Pius Heinz, 22, once won son called Myles a Bengal.” on the worthy candidate time at her sport. Auckland, which she lost. the $8.72-million prize at Kaseberg again: “In the has always been a difficult The Canadian sports- BRUCE She then won a WTA event the World Series of Poker. Chargers’ 24-17 loss to the task. writers and broadcasters in Newport Beach, Calif., in When he got ahead, op- Chiefs, did you see Phillip ENTON But not this year. It’s a certainly can’t be accused P January, moving to No. 68 ponents of Heinz played Rivers try to block? Bless breeze, thanks to tennis of sexism when it comes to ~ in the world. In March, An- ketchup.” his heart, he looked like a star . voting for the Lou Marsh. dreescu stunned the ten- Dwight Perry of the Kardashian trying to spell.” The Torontonian made a While there could be some nis world by winning the Seattle Times: “Baylor Headline from theon- huge splash in 2019, mov- legitimate arguments that Catriona LeMay Doan have Indian Wells tournament blew a 28-3 lead in los- ion.com: “Astros Fan An- ing into the top five ranked coverage of men’s sports far also been recent winners. at Palm Springs, generally ing to Oklahoma. Adding nouncing Game 7 After Joe players in the world and outweighs that of women The vote in support of regarded as just a notch be- further insult, the Atlanta Buck Scalps Press Pass For making worldwide head- across the land, Lou Marsh Andreescu, ranked 178th low the Grand Slam events Falcons immediately sued $25,000” lines by defeating Serena winners have been, gender- in the world at the start of in status. Then she won the the Bears for trademark in- Janice Hough of Left- Williams, one of the sport’s ly speaking, 50-50. the year and No. 4 at the Canadian Open in July, fringement.” CoastSportsBabe.com, af- all time greats, in the final Swimmer end, should be unanimous. beating Williams in the fi- Bob Molinaro of pilo- ter QB Tom Brady said he of the U.S. Open. won in 2016 after making a She was born in Mississau- nal after the veteran Amer- tonline.com (Hampton, is “frustrated” with the Pa- Overall, it has been a big splash in the pool at the ga but learned the basics ican suffered an injury. But Va.) “Until 0-9 Cincinnati triots’ offence: “Fans of 29 great year for Canadian Rio Olympics. Bobsledder of her sport in Romania, there was no injury-related gets off the schneid, let’s other teams: ‘Thoughts and women in sport and 2020, was the when her parents moved asterisk in early September call them the Bagels.” prayers.’ ” a Summer Olympics year, winner in 2014 and soccer back to their native land for when the Canadian once Norman Chad of the Ben Frederickson of the promises to be equally star was a few years. By the age of 11, again beat Williams in the Washington Post: “The day St. Louis Post-Dispatch: spectacular. Our coun- voted No. 1 in 2012. Speed- and now back in Canada, final of the U.S. Open, tak- synchronized “Baseball, you have a Hous- try boasts one of the best skaters and she got involved in the Ten- ing the title in straight sets incorporates replay chal- ton problem.” and making it look almost lenges, I’ll know it’s all but Reader Michael Kolb, as easy as the voting will be over.” in a question to Norman for this year’s Lou Marsh Comedy writer Jim Chad of the Washington trophy. Barach: “Tickets for the Post: “With the accusations Silvertips record first shutout Mike Bianchi of the Or- Lions and Redskins game against the Houston Astros lando Sentinel, on Twitter: this weekend are selling for using video to steal signs “Myles Garrett deserved $5 apiece. Meaning with in MLB, is that just now to be suspended for the parking, concessions and called a “belichick”? to climb to 5-0 the NFL season, but any- souvenirs fans can enjoy Care to comment? Email body who says he should be the entire game for just brucepenton2003@yahoo. The Shellbrook Silvertips continued their play. banned for life is just being over $600.” ca picture perfect run in their inaugural sea- Splitting goaltending duties, Jory Seg- son in the Twin Rivers Hockey League on berg and Jon Nelson combined to record Friday evening. the Tips' first shutout of the season. Mean- The team travelled to Waldheim for its while, with his two goals and one assist on Premiers Moe, Ford and Higgs first showdown with the Waldheim War- the night, Parker Turner earned "Tip of the riors. There, they didn't experience too Game" honours. much of a fight, walking away with a 4-0 With the victory, the Silvertips now sit at victory — the team's first shutout of the a perfect 5-0 on the season, and are the lone sign nuclear energy agreement 2019-2020 campaign. occupants of third place in the Twin Rivers In what turned out to be a slow burner, Hockey League standings. On Sunday, Saskatche- Memorandum of Under- and export opportuni- the Silvertips needed just over 11 minutes The Rosthern Wheatkings remain the wan Premier Scott Moe, standing (MOU), com- ties as these technolo- to score their first goal of the evening. That only other undefeated team. Premier Doug mitting to collaborate gies are further adopted marker came from Parker Turner, who was This coming weekend, the Silvertips will Ford and New Bruns- on the development and across the country and assisted by Jody Blais and Mitch Wourms. put their undefeated record on the line on wick Premier Blaine deployment of innova- around the world. Later in the frame, with just seven sec- home ice, when they host the 0-7 Aberdeen Higgs released the fol- tive, versatile and scal- Our governments onds remaining on the clock, Jody Blais Knights on Friday Dec. 6. lowing joint statement: able nuclear reactors, support a collaborative managed to put the Tips up 2-0, scoring Puck drop for the match is slated for 8:30 “Ontario, Saskatch- known as Small Modu- approach to reducing with assists from Parker Turner and Bren- p.m. ewan and New Bruns- lar Reactors (SMRs), emissions and growing don Canaday. In what is shaping up to be a busy week wick agreed today to right here in Canada. the economy in a way It would be almost another 20 minutes of hockey, the Tips will travel to Birch Hills work together to explore SMRs could generate that meets the specific before the Silvertips would get on the board on Saturday, Dec. 7 for a showdown with new, cutting-edge tech- clean and low-cost ener- needs and economic pri- again. With three minutes and 12 seconds league-leading Birch Hills Blackhawks. nology in nuclear power gy for both on-grid and orities of each province. left in the second period, Silvertips cap- Puck drop for the game is at 8 p.m. generation to provide off-grid communities, We look forward to tain Nick Martin found the back of the net. And their next game after that will be an carbon-free, affordable, connect more remote continuing to work to- Brendon Canaday provided the lone assist evening road match against the Rosthern reliable, and safe ener- and rural areas of our gether on innovative for the goal. Wheatkings on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Should gy, while helping us un- province, and benefit energy solutions and More than 20 minutes later, with the the Tips triumph over Aberdeen and Birch lock economic potential energy-intensive indus- creating the best busi- clock winding down on the third and final Hills, this match could decide who remains across Canada, includ- tries, including the min- ness environment to at- frame, Parker Turner would find the goal for the only unbeaten team in the league. ing rural and remote re- ing and manufacturing tract jobs and growth in the second time on the evening to put the Puck drop for Tuesday's match-up is gions. sectors. It could also regions right across the Tips up 4-0. Turner was unassisted on the scheduled for 8:30 p.m. We have signed a drive economic growth country.” 12 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com December 5, 2019 OBITUARIES ~ Devin Demers

DEMERS – Devin his real passion in life his nephews. It was quite with Bill Maher. Devin’s maternal grandparents, It is with deep sadness which was music. He re- something to watch him friends were very spe- Delbert and Patricia and heavy hearts that ceived his first drum set play guitar, harmonica cial to him, some of his Price and His paternal we announce the sud- at eleven years old and and sing at the same friendships spanned grandparents Bruno and den passing of Devin from then on drumming time. He was currently well over two decades Lucille Demers. A Cel- Philip Demers on No- was a big part of his life. the drummer for The and we know that he will ebration of Devin’s Life vember 2, 2019 at the His musical talent didn’t Big River Boys and was be greatly missed not was held Friday, Novem- age of 37 years. Devin stop at his drum kit. He thrilled to be a part of only by family but also ber 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm was born January 26, also taught himself to their live performances many friends. When we at the Big River Com- 1982 at Prince Albert, play the harmonica, gui- in front of crowds; but think about Devin we munity Hall. Friends SK. As a young boy he tar and bongos; all with- he also enjoyed jamming will remember above all so wishing may make was active in sports. He in the past few years. He with just his bandmates. his contagious laughter, memorial donations to played hockey and fast- even sang a little and es- Devin was currently his love for family and the Canadian Cancer ball but in his early teens pecially enjoyed playing employed with Cowan friends and his incred- Society, in memory of he quickly discovered guitar and singing for Enterprises in Meadow ible musical talent. He Devin’s Grandma Price Lake. He had completed is lovingly remembered and Grandma Demers as his first year electrician by: his parents, Richard tokens of remembrance. in hopes to continue and and Betty-Ann Demers, Family and friends wish- Margaret Abbie Eugenia Smylie eventually earn a jour- his siblings: Ryan De- ing to send online con- neyman’s certificate. Al- mers (Kaitlyn Bather) dolences are invited to Mrs. Margaret Smy- In lieu of tributes, though Devin’s number of Kamloops, BC, Jenna visit www.beaulacfuner- lie, late of Shellbrook, memorial donations one passion was playing (Brett) Dumais of Sas- alhome.com. Funeral SK. passed away on may be made in mem- music, he enjoyed many katoon, SK, his neph- Arrangements have been Sunday, November 24, ory of Margaret to other hobbies including ews, Sullivan and Elliot entrusted to the care 2019, at the age of 96 the Shellbrook & Dis- reading, especially books Dumais and also nu- of Beau “Lac” Funeral at Parkland Integrated tricts Health Services about history; strategy merous other relatives Home, Mark Muir, Fu- Health Center - Long Foundation - Recre- board games; and his fa- and friends. Devin was neral Director, Debden, Term Care, Shellbrook ation Dept. Family and vorite tv show, Real time predeceased by: His SK (306-724-4474). SK. A gathering of friends wishing to send family and friends will online condolences are be held on December welcome to visit www. 10, 2019, at 2:00 pm beaulacfuneralhome. from the Great Room com. 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