Canwood Bus Association Receives New Van
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ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 107 years VOL. 107 NO. 49 PMR #40007604 Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Thursday, December 5, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Canwood 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 Saskatoon’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 Christmas is coming fast, but we have you covered. Stop in for a great selection of gift and décor ideas! • TOYS • GAMES • AND MUCH MORE 9 Main Street Woodland Pharmacy Ph: 306-747-2545 2 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com December 5, 2019 Canwood Bus Association receives new van 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.