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-YPKH`:LW[LTILY Serving Whitewood, Grenfell, Broadview and surrounding areas • Publishing since 1893 =VS࠮0ZZ\L Safe Restart Canada Plan Municipalities to receive $70 million in funds Over $633,000 going to local area municipalities By Chris Ashfield Grasslands News

More than $70.3 million in new money is being distributed to municipalities across the province as part of a national pandemic relief effort. The funding is Saskatchewan’s portion of the federal Safe Restart Canada Plan and it is being distributed immediately with municipalities. “As Saskatchewan returns to a new normal, this is another important investment to help municipalities and their residents weather the storm,” Government Relations Minister Lori Carr said. “This funding will support efforts to protect health and safety, prepare for ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS potential future waves of COVID-19, and facilitate the First day of school safe re-opening of economies.” After four months of being out of class, students returned to school on Tuesday morning to new Of the amount, $62.26 million will be granted in gen- COVID regulations which included some grades being required to wear masks. The return of grades eral municipal support on a per capita basis of $59.65, were staggered between Tuesday and Thursday for many Prairie Valley School Division schools. while $8.07 million will be allocated to municipal pub- lic transit support for the four cities with transit sys- tems, based on ridership. Quickly and efficiently, the rural municipalities, villages and resort villages. Six local rural municipalities will receive close to amounts will start to be distributed immediately so Grenfell, Broadview and Whitewood’s combined $114,000 combined through the Safe Restart Canada municipal leaders can funnel dollars to areas of high- share is just under $150,000. Grenfell will receive Plan. The RM of Elcapo $2,911; RM of Kingsley $26,486; est local priority. $65,560, Broadview $32,929 and Whitewood’s funding RM of Indian Head $20,044; RM of Silverwood $24,458; This federal funding was matched by $150 million allocation will be $51,422. Monies being received by RM of Willowdale $17,837 and RM of Wolseley $22,191. dollars announced previously from the Government of other local area towns include Kennedy $12,885; Moo- Additionally, this summer, the province fast- Saskatchewan in the Municipal Economic Enhance- somin $163,631; Wolseley $50,945; Wapella $19,447; and tracked a record breaking $278 million in Municipal ment Program. Indian Head $113,939. The Resort Villages of Bird’s Revenue Sharing. Annual, no-strings attached fund- Local municipalities will receive more than $633,500 Point and West End will receive $6,681 and $2,207 re- ing was paid directly to municipalities to support local from the funding, which is being distributed to towns, spectively. priorities and recovery efforts.

Ride and rope Charlie Bear lassos a calf during the senior breakaway roping event at the Chaca- chas Open Rodeo that was held north of Whitewood on Sept. 4 to 6. The rodeo was the second of the season to be held at the Chacachas Rodeo grounds.

A High School Rodeo will be hosted at the rodeo grounds in Whitewood on Sat- urday Sept. 12th and Sunday Sept. 13th

CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS 2 September 11, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Bert Fox holds outdoor grad for 2020 class

By Sarah Pacio uates themselves. Since Grasslands News restrictions have gradu- ally lifted throughout the summer months, a com- “Let’s continue to mittee of parents and staff think, believe, and be- were able to organize an come by first knowing outdoor ceremony for the who we are and where graduates on September we come from, and then 5. imagining what is possi- Sixteen graduates par- ble,” Principal Julie Sti- glitz encouraged Bert Fox ticipated in the ceremony Community High School and flowers were placed graduates on Saturday on one of the bleachers to honor the other twen- afternoon. “You are the Outdoor grad 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 graduating class of 2020, ty-five students who were Bert Fox Community High School held an outdoor graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Septem- you will lead the way.” unable to join their class- The students were seated mates. Attendance was ber 5. Graduates and their families were spread throughout the Standing Buffalo First Nation powwow in a circle of chairs by invitation only, but arbor in accordance with public health guidelines. spaced six feet apart at the program was live the Standing Buffalo First streamed on the school bers of the PVSD school teachers, she reminded and staff who had sup- A few parents were Nation powwow arbor. Facebook page. Individ- board and local SCC also the students and guests ported them throughout also given an opportu- With the pandemic situa- uals attending in-person addressed the students. that the virus has not their high school jour- nity to publicly congrat- tion improving, graduates were careful to comply Throughout the pro- changed everything. “In- ney. Arwen Koops ac- ulate and share advice were finally able to pub- with provincial health or- gram, there were re- sight and imagination knowledged the impact of with the graduates. They lically celebrate an edu- ders to prevent the spread minders of the ongoing haven’t been cancelled. attending high school and encouraged the youth cational milestone last of COVID-19. Some family coronavirus crisis, which Kindness hasn’t been graduating during a pan- to be resilient, continue weekend. groups were spaced far significantly impacted cancelled. Hope has not demic. “Our time at Bert persevering as they have Like many institutions, apart on the bleachers the graduates’ final year been cancelled and our Fox installed something already done, and remem- the high school in Fort around the arbor; others of high school. The pan- relationships have not special in us, something ber their community. Qu’Appelle was unable to sat in their cars and lis- demic was mentioned in been cancelled,” she told to change the world, Before the final honor host a traditional gradua- tened to the program over speeches and students the group. something that makes song, Principal Stiglitz tion ceremony at the end a designated radio chan- wore facemasks when re- As the ceremony con- us who we are as a class. presented diplomas to of last school year. Staff nel. ceiving their diplomas. tinued, graduates shared We are unique and that each student and several found alternative ways to The ceremony included The principal also san- memories and expressed comes from our experi- also received an eagle honor the class of 2020 in many traditional ele- itized her hands before appreciation for parents ences,” she said. feather. June, acknowledging in- ments, such as a prayer handing a diploma to dividuals via social media for blessing by Elder each graduate. posts and creating a video Keith Ryder, the singing In spite of these pre- featuring recorded mes- of O Canada and perfor- cautions, when Mela- sages from the principal, mance of an honor song nie Black addressed the PVSD Board, and grad- by a drum group. Mem- students on behalf of NDP rolls out $25/day child care plan for Sask. families

Leader Ryan Meili announced that months. She says the cost of childcare an NDP government would deliver has made any return to work more dif- accessible and affordable child care ficult, and welcomes the NDP commit- for Saskatchewan families. Speaking ment to ensuring affordable childcare to reporters in Saskatoon and joined for Saskatchewan families. by parent and child care advocate “Our current system is broken. Ed- Lindsay Sanderson, Meili introduced ucators are underpaid while parents the NDP’s plan for affordable and ac- are paying more than they can afford. cessible child care for Saskatchewan Our kids are simply not getting what families: $25/day child care, 2,200 new they need,” said Sanderson. “Too childcare spaces every year to meet many parents are forced to choose be- growing demand, and an expert panel tween quality childcare and other es- tasked with a full review to improve sentials. Our kids deserve better, and all aspects of our early learning and so do their parents. By ensuring that child care system. affordable, quality childcare is avail- “Over the years and particularly in able to every family that needs it we the past few months, I’ve heard from are investing in our future and ensur- so many parents who feel the lack ing that women are able to be equal, of affordable, accessible child care is valued members of our society.” forcing them to choose between their The NDP plan commits a Meili NDP careers and their families,” said Meili. government to: “The Sask. Party has left us with the • Transitioning existing spaces to least accessible child care in Canada, $25/day; and their pandemic budget did nothing • 2,200 new spaces at $25/day each for parents struggling to afford child year over 4 years; and care. It’s time we invest in kids, fami- • Assembling a panel of experts, lies and our province’s economic well workers, and families to improve our being.” early learning and childcare system Meili emphasized that beyond the from the bottom up, addressing needs social benefits, investment in child- like recruiting and retaining staff, care drives economic growth. Every affordability and availability of care, dollar invested in childcare creates up wages of workers, and replacing the to $6 in increased economic activity, existing subsidy with a system that is according to the Conference Board of built for the realities of childcare in Canada. the 21st century. Lindsay Sanderson ran her own Costing for the plan will be included business until she had to quit to focus in the full party platform, to be re- on home-schooling her son in recent leased in the coming weeks. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 11, 2020 3 Federated Co-op Fuel Good Day Fuel Good Day supports local charities, groups

By Emily Jane Fulford “We chose the Royal Canadian Legions as the re- Grasslands News cipients of the Fuel Good Day funds raised because Legion Branches are the cornerstone of communities across Canada. They provide one of the largest vol- The Fuel Good Day is a fundraising initiative that unteer bases in the country. Their members provide was started by the Federated Co-operatives Ltd in 2017. local services and support to build a stronger Canada,” From the very beginning, the Prairie Co-op has been a explains Wihak “Whether helping local Veterans, sup- proud supporter of the program. The charity event has porting seniors, providing youth sports programs, been used in previous years to help purchase a lift to raising funds, or volunteering to help those in need, make Rail City Industries accessible, as well as supply Legionnaires provide essential services in their com- local volunteer fire departments with new equipment. munities. Their focus on community-mindedness re- The 2019 Fuel Good Day raised money for local out- flects our values as a Co-op.” reach programs as well as the food bank. The Legion provides three scholarships to Melville This year, the Co-op Gas Bars in Melville, Ituna, Comprehensive School, as well as one to Parkland Re- Kelliher, Lipton, and Cupar will be donating 10 cents gional College. They also donate funds to St. Peter’s per litre of gas and diesel sold at the pumps to the Hospital and St. Paul’s Lutheran Home in Melville to- Royal Canadian Legions of each of those districts. wards the purchase of needed equipment. They also “There are several things we consider when making look after the annual Remembrance Day Service, as the decision on with whom to work,” explains Kim well as participate in services at all the local schools. Wihak, Marketing Specialist for Prairie Co-op. “A Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 is Fuel Good Day, see you requirement of the program is that the organization at the pumps! needs to be a registered charity or non-profit. Religious organizations and political groups are not eligible to be nominated. In the past, the Board was responsible Borderland Co-op Good Fuel Day for choosing the community group, but this year, we Borderland Co-op, based out of Moosomin, will also opened it up to nominations by our staff. Our Team be taking part in the Good Fuel Day on Sept. 15 at their Members are very community-minded – it’s one of the c-store and gas bar locations in Moosomin, Whitewood key ideas behind the Co-op system – and we wanted and Rocanville. them to help us choose where the money would go. helping local Veterans, of which there are a number With every fill made that day, Borderland will make Prairie Co-op encompasses a wide geographic area, of, both older and now many younger Veterans in our a donation of 10 cents per litre to KidSport. Each loca- tion will also be holding a drive-thru barbecue fund- and we want to try and choose charities or groups community; people sometimes forget that the last War raiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with patrons being that reach as many of our Prairie Co-op communities that Canada was involved with ended in 2014, meaning able to buy a hamburger and pop for $6. A 50/50 draw as possible. In the past, we also held barbecues at our there are quite a few younger Veterans once again. and raffle basket will also take place during the day locations to raise money, but this year, because of We also provide as a Branch, donations to many local, and Beavertails will be on location at the Moosomin COVID restrictions, this is not possible.” provincial and national groups.” c-store form 12 noon to 6 p.m. Several in-store specials This year, more than ever, organizations who usu- Kinsmen Telemiracle, Melville Music Festival, Mel- will also be available at the c-stores for both coffee and ally rely on events to raise money are feeling the pinch ville Heritage Museum, Kid Sport, Parkland Shriners, F-Real milkshakes. as a result of such restrictions. Melville & District Food Bank, Melville Air Cadets, “It is very important for us to be selected as the Melville Scouting Association, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, charity for this event; we are a non-profit organiza- the Military Family Resource Centre in Dundurn, SK, tion, and we rely on donations and fundraisers to keep the Soldier On Program (a national Paralympic pro- HAVE A STORY IDEA? providing services for Veterans and their families in gram for wounded Veterans), and Athlete assistance If you have a story idea or see worthwhile Melville, as well as other groups in our community,” to the Legion’s Provincial Track & Field Camp and the news happening, give us a call. says Trevor Bancarz President, Robert G. Combe VC Melville Army Cadet Corps are just a few of the many Toll free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS Branch No. 61, Melville. “Our main service is of course programs the Legion supports. Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 136 Boundary Ave. S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com Council Meetings Council Comment The next Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Council meeting will be held on: Some messages are worth repeating — Continuing COVID-19 Impact Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Garbage Collection Requirements As previously mentioned, this has been an exceptional year for everyone of us with decisions on even the most basic of personal activities being subject of Just a friendly reminder to all residents that any accumulation of garbage will be H[WUDGHOLEHUDWLRQRQRXUSDUWRXWRIFRQFHUQIRURXUVDIHW\DQGWKDWRIRXUFRP addressed per Bylaw 458. Per the bylaw under Section 3 – Garbage being accumulated PXQLW\:LWKWKHHQGRIVXPPHUDQGZLWKQHZ&29,'FDVHVVWLOORFFXUULQJWKH and stored for the purpose of being collected and taken to a waste disposal ground for challenges continue. disposal shall be kept in covered, À\SURRIDQGZDWHUWLJKWFRQWDLQHUV. 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WLHV7KHUHVXOWVZLOOKDYHDEHDULQJRQWKHGHFL Then billing will return to: sions of both the user groups and the operators Quarter 1 — Jan. 1 – March 31 Billed beginning of April relating to what the respective “seasons” might Quarter 2 — April 1 – June 30 Billed beginning of July look like this year. With solid input and support Quarter 3 — July 1 – Sept. 30 Billed beginning of October from the various user organizations working in Quarter 4 — Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 Billed beginning of January FRQMXQFWLRQZLWK7RZQVWDIIDSODQKDVEHHQHV • Our E-Transfer email has changed to [email protected] Phone WDEOLVKHGIRUDVDIHIXQFWLRQDO2FWREHUVWVWDUW IRUDSDVVZRUG up. Let’s hope Pandemic issues don’t intervene in • In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we are updating our accounts the interim or cause an early shut down. VRZHFDQHELOOXWLOLW\ELOOV3OHDVHSURYLGHDQXSGDWHGWHOHSKRQHQXPEHUDQG Keep up the good work in safe distancing, EMAIL address to: [email protected] hand washing, masking, …! 4 September 11, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Wapella, Qu’Appelle and Moosomin Local first responders competing for $25,000

By Chris Ashfield and dropped off garden market vegeta- Grasslands News bles. Firefighters have also organized an Easter drop of goodies for young kids, a parade for the grads and in the First responders from three local past supported the elementary school’s area communities are amongst 33 lunch program, with a fundraising ini- groups vying for a signification cash tiative. QFD visits the school each year prize in a province-wide contest. for a safety day, bringing fire trucks The Wapella Fire Department, and instructing the children on calling Qu’Appelle Fire Department and Moo- 911. Members also volunteer to help out somin Fire Department are entered in a Responders First competition offered with the babysitting course, support by My Mutual Insurance. The company the emergency vehicle rallies and host is offering two prizes of $24,000 to local a yearly recycling “garage sale” that groups of volunteer first responders in attracts people from surrounding com- Saskatchewan. munities. “Most recently, we have offered sup- Responders First contest Wapella Fire Department is a small My Mutual Insurance is holding an online contest to give away two prizes of rural department that covers approxi- port in many forms to a farmer who suf- mately 450 square kilometers around fered a bad accident. We have repaired HDFKWRORFDOÀUVWUHVSRQGHUJURXSVLQ6DVNDWFKHZDQ4X·$SSHOOH Wapella. They have 16 active members machinery, organized help on the farm :DSHOODDQG0RRVRPLQÀUHGHSDUWPHQWVDUHWKUHHRIWKHJURXSVFRPSHWLQJ and are currently fundraising to replace and meals for helpers, as well as main- their 1979 fire truck. taining the farm,” said the QFD. “We Other first responder groups compet- due to a technical issue with the online “It’s served the town and surround- are a fun-loving group of hard-working ing in the contest include Carlyle, Red- software, it was suspended the next day. ing RM’s well but it’s starting to show individuals. We have several long serv- vers, Canora, Birch Hills, Rosthern, Once the issue has been resolved, on- its age and is needing replaced. Winning ing members and some new recruits in Caronport, Outlook, Lampman, Osler, line voting will resume. one of these awards would help greatly the mix. We are not just a service to Glaslyn, Quill Lake, Borden, Bruno, Bios for each department can be found in funding the replacement truck,” said our community, we are a part of our Maple Creek, Clavet, Herbert, Naicam, online at www.mymutualinsurance.ca/ the WFD in their entry post. community.” Wadena, RM of Mayfield, Lanigan, Big- responders-first-contest?start=0. Once Qu’Appelle Fire Department (QFD) is Moosomin Fire Department is com- gar, Davidson, Watson, Southey, St. voting resumes, people can vote once hoping to use the money to help fund prised of 20 guys and one woman that Louis and two groups from Yellowgrass. per day, per device. their department which is very active responds to both fire and rescue calls. Voting was launched last week but in the community and operates largely Due to the growing community the due to financial support of groups in the MFD serves, they recently added a community. tower truck and are now looking to re- During the early stages of the COVID place their aging rescue unit. “We have outgrown our current res- Province invests $51 million in pandemic, QFD worked closely with the EMO to set up a plan for senior’s cue truck. Our crew has had some se- mental wellness checks. Firefighters rious incidents over the years and our took groceries and care packages to group looks after each other like I have safe-return school expenses seniors, hosted a socially distant BBQ, never seen before,” said MFD. The Government of The Ministry of Edu- ted on September 30. In Saskatchewan has an- cation has allocated $10 recognition of the ex- nounced $51 million in million for PPE expenses, ceptional circumstances approved funding for of which $2.3 million has this year, the Ministry Borderland www.borderlandcoop.crs classrooms for emergent, been spent to date to pro- of Education is delaying one-time expenses asso- cure six million masks any consideration for the ciated with a safe return for school divisions. The redistribution of grants to school. This funding is ministry will continue once actual enrollments from the over $150 million working with school di- are known until Janu- &DUHHU2SSRUWXQLW\ in the COVID contingency visions to determine PPE ary 29. This enrollment fund for education from needs for the remainder date change will provide Borderland Co-op is hiring a Yard Attendant at our Home Centre in Whitewood, SK. provincial, federal and of the school year. The school divisions stability Who we are: school division savings. central purchasing of regardless of actual en- Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to Of the $51 million ap- PPE will continue to be rollments this fall, while serve Western Canadians, delivering profi ts back to our communities and investing in proved today, $41 million done through vendors minimizing any potential sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our comes from provincial that were prequalified impact on division operat- brand to life, visit us at www.borderlandcoop.com funding, and $10 million through a request for ing funding. What you’ll do: represents the expendi- qualification process that There is $64 million The yard attendant is responsible for the following duties on a daily basis: ture of the remaining was completed earlier this remaining in the COVID • Assist customers school division savings. summer. contingency fund for ed- • Deliver product As a part of this new Typically, operating ucation. The next intake • Clean and maintain the yard funding, 46 applications funding for school divi- for school division fund- • Safely operate equipment and tools have been approved to sions is confirmed after ing applications will be Why it matters: provide new funding to enrollments are submit- on December 1. Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. school divisions, qualified Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian independent schools and communities together. historical high schools. Who you are: In total, the follow- Don McMorris, MLA You are looking for a career in Home & Building Products and: ing funding has been ap- Indian Head – Milestone • You have a basic understanding and knowledge of various building materials proved: • You’re familiar with the operation of a forklift • $19.1 million for sani- Box 720 Balgonie, SK • You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what tization, includes 191 staff S0G 0E0 you do. • $6.0 million for equip- • You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that ment and furniture [email protected] matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet • $13.2 million for sup- www.donmcmorris.ca shared objectives ports for immunocompro- 306-771-2733 • Have a valid Class 5 drivers licence. mised students, includes 150 teachers and staff Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefi ts package • $9.5 million for addi- and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take tional distance learning advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. capacity, includes 102 teachers and staff At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace • $4.0 million for tech- Help keep your that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment nology upgrades that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. As a result of this new community’s funding, a total of 443 cus- history alive. Apply via email or in person or contact us at [email protected] todial support, teachers or more information. and staff are expected to be hired. This is in ad- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Apply early as recruitment for this position is ongoing. dition to the more than 200 staff projected to be Call Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected hired as a result of the to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. increased funding in the [email protected] 2020-21 Budget. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 11, 2020 5 Broadview and Grenfell New teachers welcomed for 2020-21 classes

CANDICE DEITER JORDAN SCHUTZ TANYA CESTNICK TORI PETERSON JESSICA GRIFFIN SPENCER GRIFFIN

By Sarah Pacio able to support them in them succeed and have that I have dreamed of to that he was a gradu- to be a very challenging Grasslands News building the skills they moments of realization since I was a little girl,” ate student and teaching year,” Giffin acknowl- need to be caring and con- and excitement. Peterson said. “I am assistant for university edged. “I look forward to tributing members of our Tanya Cestnick will looking forward to both math and physics labs. meeting those challenges Broadview communities is my num- be at Broadview School meeting new students This year he will teach alongside the staff and Broadview School wel- ber one priority,” Deiter every other day. She will and re-connecting with workplace and appren- students.” comes three new staff said. “Whether it is little teach health and social students I already know!” ticeship math, as well as members as the 2020-2021 wins during the day, or studies for the Grade 3/4 Jessica Giffin from certain science classes school year begins. long term successes ten class, along with Prac- Lemberg will be working in Grenfell. His favorite Candice Deiter has years down the road, I tical and Applied Arts as an Educational Assis- thing about teaching is returned to Broadview love being a little part of (PAA) and Careers for tant (EA) and in-house seeing students’ reac- School this year, to cover their journey.” Grades 7 to 9. substitute teacher. For tions when they under- Principal Kayla Vargo’s Jordan Schutz from Grenfell the past five years she stand something for the maternity leave. Dieter Grenfell will begin his has been a substitute first time. “This is going was the school librarian teaching career at Broad- There are also three teacher for Prairie Valley Help keep your six years ago and is ex- view School this fall. He new teachers at Grenfell and Regina Public School community’s cited to see familiar faces completed a Bachelor of High Community School Divisions, covering Band, LANDFILL Education-Middle Years this fall. Art, Guitar and Commer- history alive. at the school. Deiter is )25748·$33(//( from Langbank and has this past spring, after in- Tori Peterson is ex- cial Cooking classes. She SUMMER HOURS taught a variety of sub- terning at Indian Head cited to spend her first enjoys watching students SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR • May 1 to October 31 • jects from Kindergarten High School in the fall year teaching at her grow as musicians and is LOCAL NEWSPAPER! to Grade 12 at schools in of 2019. Schutz will be alma mater. She will be eager to gain experience Monday to Saturday the homeroom teacher the homeroom teacher as an EA. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kipling, Langbank, Wa- Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for Grade 7/8 and will for Grade 9, and will Spencer Giffin pella, Wawota, Manor, is Closed Statutory Holidays Call Toll Free: and Burstall. The new also teach a variety of also teach Grade 10 Well- originally from Calmar, Minimum Load Charge is $10 principal is looking for- math and science classes ness and Native Studies Alberta and is Jessica’s We now Accept: 1-844-GNG-NEWS ward to meeting students for Grades 5-10. He looks classes, as well as Grade husband. Last year Giffin and having a positive im- forward to welcoming 12 History. “I am very taught math and account- [email protected] pact on their lives. “Being students back, watching excited to begin a career ing in Balgonie and prior Directory

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The Canadian economy is in a tailspin, and it re- mounting debt with interest rates as low as they are, won’t know unless we try. mains to be seen how finance minister Chrystia Free- even the slightest rise in those rates will be a disaster. It is unrealistic for any politician to promise a return land proposes to get us back on track when she brings The financial sector has benefited most from the pan- in the near future to balanced budgets. Forget that lie. down her first budget after the new session of parlia- demic; corporations have saved millions by either send- Defict spending will continue no matter which party is ment opens on Sept. 23. ing everyone home to work, selling off their assets, or in office as Canada grapples with the economic realities The minority Liberal government has pushed out have laid off employees by the thousands. Credit card of an aging population, increased health care costs, af- its revenues, increased spending and pushed up the na- debt is mounting, interest rates are exorbitant, and fordable housing and climate change. All governments tional debt during the COVID 19 pandemic even as its wide spread bankruptcies are predicted. are on politically dangerous ground. Changing political income and its tax base continues to shrink. Any solution to a post pandemic recovery will have parties won’t fix the problem. Clearly, the short-term Canada Emergency Response to look at both sides of the ledger. We will have to devise A post coronavirus economy is going to require the Benefit has run its course and is no longer working. We a new wealth distribution system, lets call it “creative co-operation of everyone, no matter which party they are now facing a trillion dollar debt. Small businesses, capitalism,” (or sugar coat it by calling it “collective support. Voters will no longer put up with un-construc- the tourist and service industries, restaurants, and the capitalism,” or “state capitalism”) to find the right tive whining from the opposition, or lame, power serv- entertainment sector have lost 30 to 40 percent of their math that will put us back on the road to recovery. ing platitudes from the governing party. It would be revenue because of pandemic. The lucrative Canadian Corporate greed has to be curtailed. The enormous irresponsible for the Liberals to call a snap election as tourist industry has lost 60 per cent of its revenues. and well documented disparity between executive sal- they have threatened to do, and even more reckless for As a result the real unemployment rate now hovers aries and the average Joe and Jane in the workforce is the Conservatives to attempt to bring down the govern- around 20 per cent. No income means small businesses unconscionable. A new social contract has to be devel- ment during this crisis. are no longer able to meet their payrolls, employees oped. The patch-work of various provincial initiatives Voters recognize that a post pandemic economy can’t pay the rent and those on fixed incomes face a will have to be co-odinated, even if it means the central presents each of us with new challenges. All parties, higher increase in the cost of living. Retail stores across government imposing strict controls. We have to think all provinces involved, all political, corporate and fi- the country are closing. The full economic impact of about a radical form of wealth distribution, and per- nancial interests will have to pitch in and do their part coronavirus won’t be realized until next year. And let’s haps look again at a guaranteed annual income that to come up with creative ways to find a new balance not even think about what might happen if a second would eliminate welfare and social security benefits that will determine what is going to happen after De- wave occurs this winter. but one that would level the economic playing field. It cember. While it is true that it is cheaper to service the may be an idea whose time has come. Will it work? We - Alan Hustak, Grasslands News Numbers show NDP just can’t win in province

By Murray Mandryk nearly exclusively voted for Political Columnist New Democrats and rural folk voted for Progressive Conser- vatives and then Sask. Party There are clearly differences MLAs. between rural voters and urban Today, there are Sask. Party votes in this province. city seats like Saskatoon Wil- But as we approach the pro- lowgrove that Ken Chevelday- vincial election this fall, it’s off won in 2016 by 4,407 votes or worth recognizing that the gap Saskatoon-Dakota-Stonebridge between the two may not be that MLA Bronwyn Eyre win quite as big as you think ... at by 4,284 votes. least, not when it comes to how Never in the history of the they are likely to vote. province have we seen a seat Support for the Saskatch- in which one party won a seat ewan Party government is so by as many as 4,200 votes in widespread and so solid in both one election and then turned the cities and the countryside around and lost it in the next that it would take nearly un- election. precedented swings to see the City seats like this provide NDP win enough seats to take a much clearer picture why power on Oct. 26. it’s so obvious an NDP win is a Yes, the Sask. Party’s path near impossibility. to victory is still largely due In order for the NDP to take to its overwhelming support in power by winning the required rural Saskatchewan where it 31 seats needed for a major- But the big difference in about a half dozen seats that election is relatively rare. won in all 29 seats in 2016 by ity in the 61-seat legislature, 2020 is that opinion polls show- have potential to change be- But if the NDP were to win securing at least 50 per cent of its current 13-member caucus ing the incumbent government cause news outlets focus on the needed 18 seats, it would the popular vote. It often won needs to pick up a whopping 18 to be consistently 25- to 30-per- what’s likely to change. have to take seats like Sas- these rural seats with, 60- 70- seats (and not lose any). centage points ahead of the But what gets lost is that katchewan Rivers it lost by and as much as 80 per cent of It is possible. It did happen NDP in the polls indicate there most of those 18 seats weren’t 2,500 votes in 2016. the popular vote, making them before when we saw massive is no appetite for big change. close enough in 2016 for the Again, it’s possible. In 1982, virtually untouchable. swings like in 1982 when Grant And even more critically, NDP to take a realistic run at the PCs overcame 2,500-vote But what sometimes gets Devine’s Progressive Conserva- most of incumbent Sask. Party power. losses from the previous elec- lost is how strong the Sask. tives picked up 38 seats. Even MLAs (or those Sask. Party There were only 10 seats in tion four times. In 1986, the Party actually is in some city in 1986 after the Devine land- MLAs inheriting a government the province where the Sask. NDP overcame 2,500-vote losses seats. slide, the NDP rebounded with seat from a retiring incumbent) Party won by less than 900 in seven ridings. The 2020 election results are 17 addition seats – not enough are running with seats with votes – all of which are in Re- But with polls in 2020 show- just not going to look like the to form government, but nev- huge margins of victory. gina and Saskatoon. ing no such volatility, there 1986 or 1999 or 2003 Saskatche- ertheless proof that massive During the next few weeks, Turning around even a 900- just doesn’t seem to be a realis- wan elections when city people swings are possible. you will read and hear a lot vote loss from the previous tic path to victory for the NDP.

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By Emily Jane Fulford as workable as one might think. resources to help you learn skills as well. is different. But I think the biggest thing Grasslands News “I think that this time was great to Personally I find that having someone to with learning music is to just do it and stay home and work on your personal talk to and be there to actively help you have fun with it. Try not to make it a goals, but as an industry it doesn’t can be far more beneficial, but everyone chore. Music should be fun!” Since COVID-19 closed down much of work because music relies on people. the world as of late March 2020, many While it is amazing how far technology businesses have felt a major impact; has come and what it can do for us, I some more than others. One of the big- feel like you lose a certain magic that gest industries to take a hit was that of the music profession. It was a problem live music gives you. You don’t get the that not only impacted professional mu- same enjoyment from streaming music sicians and music stores, but teachers than you would at a live performance,” as well. said Phillips “I like to think that being “When this all happened, basically all forced to stay home would make people my students stopped wanting to take les- want to expand their horizons and try sons all together. I think part of it was something new to pass the time. How- because of it being so close to summer ever with having so many restrictions, that people just decided to call summer it does make it more difficult to find a vacation for the kids early,” explains way to try new things. That’s why I like Terami Phillips of Melville. “I had a having the option of online lessons since few that stayed on and we would have you can stay home safe and comfy, and lessons over Skype or Facebook messen- still learn something new.” ger. This is a great way to keep doing So what can people do who want to lessons, even though it is different than take this time to focus on that skill of having in-person lessons, you still get learning music but cannot or do not feel that one on one time where I can ac- comfortable doing in-person lessons? tively help and teach you.” The internet may be the solution. With While the COVID -19 lockdown meant programs such as Skype and Zoom, millions of people suddenly found them- many teachers are continuing to share selves stuck indoors, it would seem like the gift of music through remote les- the perfect time to learn or practice a sons. EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS new musical instrument; however, with “You still get one on one attention Learning to play performances being put to an abrupt from a music teacher and you can stay Local music teacher Terami Phillips of Melville has been keeping the gift of halt and nonessential stores forced to safe and comfy at home,” explains Phil- music alive for students during the recent pandemic via online resources, but shut down, the situation was not quite lips. “Of course there are lots of online it has not been smooth sailing for many in the industry. Plans are underway for new nursing home in Grenfell

By Sarah Pacio with a letter and a phone call to for Rural and Remote Health quest that the Ministry of Government Grasslands News ensure building projects are NFE and Minister Responsible Relations designate Grenfell as an eligi- completed and permits E L for Seniors. Kaeding as- ble assistance area under the Provincial properly closed. R sured him that plans Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). Grenfell town council met for its reg- L During council- are still moving ahead Municipal property was not impacted ular meeting on Sept. 3 at 7 pm with all G lor reports, Ken for a new nursing significantly enough to warrant the members present. They acknowledged Hamnett noted that home in Grenfell. “I town office using funds from the pro- the passing of Doug Kent who served on discussions with the don’t think we’ll see gram, but the formal designation will council from 1988-2006, and expressed RCMP at the previ- an announcement enable local residents to access neces- condolences to his family. ous council meeting on where, he wasn’t sary support. Property owners who may Clayton Meier from MuniCode Ser- had positive results optimistic that we be eligible for assistance can contact the vices attended the meeting to address 1882 since minors are no would have shovels town office for more information. council’s concerns regarding the com- S longer illegally rid- in the ground this Council reviewed tax abatement re- pany’s procedures. MuniCode provides A ing motorbikes in the N fall; but everything quests from local businesses that were plan reviews and inspections for build- S A town. Mayor Rod Wolfe K is on target for next negatively impacted by the COVID-19 ing permits in the community. Council W reported on several meet- ATCHE spring as they orig- pandemic. Provincial requirements re- regularly reviews the list of permits in ings he recently attended. inally said,” Wolfe sulted in the mandatory closure of CR Grenfell and observed that many are He met with BVD Petroleum to told council. The mayor finished Trenz from March 20 to May 19. Council designated “closed with deficiencies.” discuss traffic flow patterns for their his report by acknowledging the dil- voted to abate the full municipal portion After a lengthy discussion, the group expanded parking lot. He met with the igent efforts of the municipal Public of the commercial tax levy for CR Trenz concluded that communication needed town’s engineering firm, Pinter, to dis- Works Department to clean and repair during those dates. Wei Moon Café was to be improved. Meier promised that he cuss plans for a new tourist booth and storm drains after the flooding in Gren- able to provide take-out service during would personally oversee inspections in bulk water facility. The mayor also fell on August 21. its mandatory closure so council voted Grenfell and ensure that MuniCode staff informed council that he spoke with In light of damage caused to homes to abate 50 per cent of the municipal will proactively contact permit holders Warren Kaeding, Minister Responsible by that flood, council later voted to re- taxes for that period. Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

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By Emily Jane Fulford antine during the election. Grasslands News “Aside from ensuring that there will be a well run election process, we will be re- quired to respect all requirements related Melville residents will be going to the polls this year, and then to the polls again, to COVID-19 which will include physical and possibly again after that. distancing and sanitization procedures,” While municipal elections do not typ- explains McCullough “We are still work- ically happen around the same time as ing through the logistics of these implica- provincial elections; 2020 will be the ex- tions and also respect that requirements CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS STARS landing ception. Also, in the true spirit of the year could change prior to election day de- Whitewood Fire Department landed the STARS air ambulance on a road of when everything went topsy-turvy, pending on what is happening with the on Ochapowace on Sept. 4 for a medical emergency. The road was there is even rumors of a possible federal COVID-19 transmission rate at that time. blocked off for approximately half an hour for the landing zone. election in the near future. In other words, there is the potential for “Depending what happens following the COVID-19 requirements to become a the current federal government prorogue, moving target that we will need to be pre- there is now the potential for a federal pared to deal with at that time/moment.” election within the near future. Perhaps School board elections will be con- a “perfect storm” that will be interesting ducted at the same time as the munici- to see how voter turnout performs. i.e. – pal elections but those entries will not Conexus CU donates will there be voter fatigue, which risks appear on the same ballot. The City of reducing voter turnout?” explains Ron Melville will be hosting polling stations McCullough, City Manager - City of Mel- at the Melville Community Works for the ville. Good Spirit School Division and Christ For the 2020 Municipal Election, all the Teacher School Division. main polling including Advance Polls Not sure if you are eligible to vote? $500,000 to STARS will be conducted in the auditorium of Don’t wait for a card in the mail, simply Community Works. In previous years, bring your ID with you to register. Municipal elections were conducted in STARS is another step closer to re- Ford Mustang 427 at the world-famous “There will not be voting cards for mu- the Horizon Credit Union Centre (HCUC) newing its helicopter fleet, thanks to a Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Convention Hall. However, since that fa- nicipal election voters, nor will there be a $500,000 gift from Conexus Credit Union. Arizona in January 2022, with proceeds cility is currently occupied by SHA as an voter enumeration for the municipal elec- Eric Dillon, CEO of Conexus, together also going to STARS’ new fleet. off-site COVID testing facility it will not tion,” says McCullough. “We rely on a pro- with STARS made the announcement Fleet renewal important for STARS’ be available for the election services. Due cess of a “Voter Registration Form” that last week at the STARS air ambulance to concerns related to COVID-19, in addi- each voter will complete prior to being base in Saskatoon. sustainability tion to the November 9, 2020 election and provided a ballot. Simply put, this process “Investing in basic human needs, In June 2018, STARS unveiled a multi- advance polls, the city will be hosting a has the voter declare their eligibility to such as critical health services, is foun- year plan to replace its fleet of BK117 mobile poll, institutional poll and mail-in vote in the municipal election and each dational to Conexus’ purpose of improv- and AW139 aircraft with nine new med- voting. This will ensure that people are voter will be required to provide/show ID ing the well-being of our members and ically equipped Airbus H145 helicopters, able to vote even if they are under quar- to support their declaration.” communities across Saskatchewan, and at a cost of CAD $13 million each. we believe that by putting the right “The bulk of our aging fleet is no lon- tools in the hands of the best talent, you ger being built and is becoming costlier won’t only save time but save lives,” to maintain,” said Andrea Robertson, said Eric Dillon, CEO, Conexus. STARS president and CEO. “Addition- “On behalf of our members and em- ally, independent assessments of our ployees, we are proud to partner with fleet’s sustainability told us we needed STARS, allowing them to continue de- to move from two aircraft types to one.” livering these critical health services An extensive review resulted in the across the province and ensuring all selection of the H145 aircraft as the 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Saskatchewan residents have access to best option for STARS’ new fleet. It of- • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 this life-saving care when they need it fers cutting-edge technology, advanced :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD most, now and for future generations to safety features, and an updated version come.” of the medical interior found in STARS’ Also speaking at today’s event was existing helicopters. Chad Rogers, a Conexus Credit Union To commemorate Conexus’ gift an- NOTICE OF CALL member from Assiniboia, whose wife nouncement, Robertson and Dillon Sonja also works for Conexus. The pair unveiled the Conexus logo on the rear know first-hand the value of STARS door of STARS’ first H145 helicopter in FOR NOMINATIONS and are proud to be associated with a Saskatchewan, which has been flying community-minded organization like missions from the Saskatoon base since 2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Conexus, whose support is helping to October 2019. The remainder of the new sustain the helicopter air ambulance. fleet is expected to be delivered in 2021. FORM H (Section 66 of the Act) “I owe my life to STARS,” said Rog- “Community support is so critical ers, who was cared for and transported to our operations, particularly through PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the by STARS in 2014, following a traumatic these challenging times, and we’re so offi ce(s) of: farming accident. “Having STARS in thankful that our allies continue to help our province has changed my life and us build the next STARS fleet,” said 1. Mayor of the City of Melville my family’s life. Thanks to all the do- Robertson. nors like Conexus for making it possi- “These new aircraft are an invest- 2. Councillor for the City of Melville, ble.” ment in our ability to serve the people (Number to be Elected – 6) As part of their partnership, Conexus of Western Canada for decades to come, is also proud to support The Pegasus and we’re incredibly grateful to the Will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2020 Project – a unique fundraising initia- team and members of Conexus for their from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the General Offi ce of the Melville City Hall, 430 Main tive created by community leaders to financial support and leadership to help sell a custom-built, one-of-a-kind 1968 get us closer to our goal.” St. and during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. commencing Thursday, September 10, 2020 to Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: General Offi ce of Melville City Hall, 430 Main Street and online at http://melville.ca/p/election2020 Dated this 8th day of September, 2020. Ron McCullough Returning Offi cer

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Provincial News The number of new listings in south east Saskatch- A Chinese man can thank his bulging midriff Grasslands News ewan rose 11.7%, going from 111 to 124 (9.4% below the for saving his life after his sizeable belly got 5-year average and 9.4% below the 10-year average). wedged in a well and stopped him falling deeper. Although the August real estate market appears The number of new listings in Estevan were up from Liu, 28, said he only survived because he was to be slowing down compared with June and July, 22 last year to 29 this year (a rise of 31.8%), while in “too fat” to fall down after he jumped on the wood Saskatchewan still sees sign of strength. Across the Weyburn, new listings decreased from 29 last year to covering the well. The overweight man’s weight province, year-over-year sales were up over 46% from 23 this year (a fall of 20.7%). Active listings were down has been very roughly estimated between 300 and August of last year (and up over 14% year-to-date), 15.9% across the region (860 in 2019 to 723 in 2020), 500 pounds. It took five firefighters with a strong new listings were up nearly 5% year-over-year (but down 26.3% in Estevan (205 to 151), and down 16.2% in rope around his waist to finally heave him out to down just over 9% year-to-date), and the median sale Weyburn (173 to 145). safety. He was unharmed. price was up over 7% (up 0.2% year-to-date). Invento- Inventory in south east Saskatchewan stood at 10.8 Hester Burkhalter, of Hickory, North Carolina, ries were also down in 18 of the 19 markets that the months (which is 61.1% below the level last year and was placed under arrest by a sheriff’s deputy at SRA tracks. This suggests that people are still quite 44.2% below the 5-year average), while the sales to Disney World in April 2019. Burkhalter, who was eager to buy and are continuing to find value in real listing ratio was 54.0%, suggesting balanced market 69 at the time, was in possession of therapeutic estate. conditions. Inventory in Estevan stood at 7.2 months CBD oil, recommended by her doctor for severe “While there have been some COVID outbreaks (which is 75.4% below the level last year and 60.2% osteoarthritis in her legs. Burkhalter was detained across the province, the number of cases below the 5-year average), while the in the presence of her husband, their disabled has been pretty small” said SRA CEO sales to listing ratio was 72.4%, suggest- adult daughter, and two adopted children. She Jason Yochim, “and this doesn’t seem ing that market conditions favour sell- was then handcuffed in view of other tourists and to have turned people off from buying ers. Inventory in Weyburn stood at 8.1 taken to the sheriff’s office, where she was forced and selling real estate.” The fact that we “(COVID-19) doesn’t seem months (which is 53.4% below the level to strip and undergo a body cav- had two months of slow activity and that last year and 38.1% below the 5-year av- ity search. Her lawsuit seeks “we’ve almost made up all of that lost to have turned people off erage), while the sales to listing ratio $6 million in compensatory ground is simply amazing,” said Yochim. from buying and selling real was 78.3%, suggesting that market con- damages and $12 million in Median sales prices were up in 14 of estate.” ditions favour sellers. punitive damages. Her hus- the 19 markets that the SRA tracks (with - Jason Yochim, SRA CEO In 2020, homes stayed on the market band and three children are Yorkton and the broader region seeing an average of 123 days in south east seeking $1 million each in the strongest declines), while the num- Saskatchewan, up 10.8% from 111 days compensatory damages and ber of sales in all markets jumped anywhere from just last year (and 17.1% above the 5-year average of 105 $3 million each in punitive under 4% to close to 226% (except for in Melfort, which days and 41.4% above the 10-year average of 87 days). damages. saw sales fall 10%). Again, this strong performance Homes in Estevan stayed on the market longer than To be honest, kids suggests that the sector has recovered from the dev- homes in the larger region at 129 days on average in stick a lot of things up astation of the pandemic and that real estate is quite 2020, but also up from an average of 81 days last year their noses. Most things, resilient. (and 23.8% above the 5-year average). Homes in Wey- like their fingers, can easily come back out. Oth- June’s and July’s strong performance suggested burn stayed on the market for less time than homes ers, like Lego pieces, can get lodged, a fact that a that August would also be a strong month. As chil- in the larger region at 80 days on average in 2020, but New Zealand boy learned the hard way. Sameer dren start returning to school in September and the also down from an average of 120 days last year (and Anwar, seven, put a small piece of Lego up his weather starts to get colder, however, we expect activ- 14.7% below the 5-year average). nose in 2018 and there it stayed, even after the par- ity to slow down and fall off into Q4. Median home prices in the region rose 17.9%, going ents tried to extract it. At the time, a doctor could “August tends to be when things start to slow down from $140,000 to $165,000 (13.1% below the 5-year av- not find it and believed it had passed through his a little,” said Yochim, “but we’re still hearing reports erage median price of $189,930 and 22.5% below the system. Recently, he had a pain in his nose and of multiple offers and of houses being sold almost as 10-year average median price of $212,965). Year-to-date, some sniffles, and when he blew his nose, the soon as they’re listed.” the median home price in south east Saskatchewan Lego came out, two years after it went in. Although things are starting to “slow down” com- was $165,562 which is 14.5% below the $193,562 price A Missouri doctor has had his state medical li- pared with earlier in the year, the market is in line from the same time last year. Median home prices in cense revoked after amputating a patient’s gan- with historical trends—and we still see generally Estevan went from $190,000 to $210,000 (an increase of grenous toe on the porch of his rural office that strong performance. 10.5%) and were approximately 13.6% below the 5-year doubled as a machine shed. Physician and surgeon Sales in south east Saskatchewan were up 116.1%, and 20.3% below the 10-year average median price. John Ure lost his license from the Missouri State going from 31 in August 2019 to 67 in August 2020, up Year-to-date, the median home price in the region was Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. He is 47.6% from the 5-year average (and 23.4% above the $193,500 which is 16.9% below the $232,962 price from also accused of improperly prescribing painkillers 10-year average). The total number of sales in Estevan the same time last year. Median home prices in Wey- to two different patients. Ure, 73, explained that rose 200.0% (going from 7 to 21) and rose 80.0% in Wey- burn went from $156,500 to $201,000 (an increase of he only did the amputation to help a friend who burn (going from 10 to 18). Sales in Estevan were 66.7% 28.4%) and were approximately 2.1% below the 5-year was fearful of hospitals and had refused to go to above the 5-year average (and 32.1% above the 10-year and 12.1% below the 10-year average median price. one to have the gangrenous toe treated, putting his average), while they were 28.6% above the 5-year aver- Year-to-date, the median home price in the region was life in peril. age (and 7.1% above the 10-year average) in Weyburn. $214,025 which is 8.6% below the $234,125 price from Three minors were caught gambling at a casino Year-to-Date (YTD) sales in the overall region were up the same time last year. in Sydney, Australia, and that establishment has 25.8% over last year, going from 31 to 67, and with YTD been fined $64,500 for the incidents. The youngest sales in Estevan rising from 56 to 81, and rising 8.5% was a 12-year-old girl whose own mother is shown in Weyburn, going from 82 to 89. on surveillance video sneaking her into the Star Sales volume in the region rose 135.2%, going from Planning on Selling casino via an exit door. On surveillance video, $5.2M to $12.3M in 2020 (32.3% above the 5-year aver- Some Equipment or the girl gambled alongside her parents for 17 age, and 0.2% below the 10-year average). Sales vol- minutes. The others were a 17-year-old boy who ume in Estevan rose 28.7%—$13.1M to $16.8M in 2020 having a Farm Auction? got in using his own ID, and interacted with staff (48.2% above the 5-year average and 2.2% above the and purchased alcohol. A 16-year-old girl was 10-year average), while it increased 134.2% in Wey- not carded at the door, but was carded when she burn—$1.7M to $4.1M (22.5% above the 5-year average Need an apprasial bought alcohol. There she showed fake ID. and 2.8% below the 10-year average). YTD sales vol- on assets? San Diego Sector Customs and Border Protec- ume in the region rose from $49.9M to $59.2M in 2020 tion officers seized more than a ton of metham- (an increase of 18.6%), with Estevan seeing a 28.7% Give our phetamine in two shipments of cacti. The busts rise and Weyburn seeing an 8.5% rise in the YTD sales Sales Manager, in less than a week yielded seizures valued at volume. nearly $4 million. The tractor-trailer from Mexico Trent Guenther, was loaded with cacti plants but a closer inspec- tion, aided by drug dogs, discovered the massive a call today shipment of drugs. 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By Chris Ashfield justover $2 million had been budgeted for four projects ing this practice allowed us to save money without Grasslands News but because administration was able to have the ten- having to compromise on quality.” ders out early, compounded with a slow economy and With the city having approved a Water Sewer, Pav- the impact of COVID-19, the projects were completed ing Projects in their five year Capital Plan in 2020, Melville city council gave approval at their Sept. almost $442,000 under budget at just over $1.5 million. Fahlman asked council to allow him to use the cost 8 meeting to go ahead with the engineering stage of “These projects were sent out to tender in early 2020 savings from the 2020 projects to get a head start on their 2021 water, sewer and paving projects with the and were shovel ready projects because the engineer- getting the required engineering for 2021 projects. funds for the work coming from cost savings that were ing was completed in 2019. We were able to issue our Those include 2nd Avenue East paving, water and realized in several 2020 infrastructure projects. tenders early in January/February of 2020, and this sewer line replacement from King Street to Bruns- This year, the city’s infrastructure work included process encouraged healthy competition in the market wick Street; Brunswick Street paving, water and sewer redoing the intersection of 7th Avenue and Queen and received the best possible pricing from suppliers,” line replacement from 1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue; and Street, installing curb & gutter and paving Toronto said Director of Public Works & Planning Services An- Prince William Street paving from Queen Street to Co- Street, replacing water and sewer and repaving on drew Fahlman in a report to council. “The City could lumbia Street. 3rd Avenue East between Prince Edward Street and choose from a bigger pool of potential suppliers and In asking to use the cost savings from this year for Montreal Street, and work on Veteran’s Way, which be able to select the ones that can produce the highest the engineering of next year’s projects, Falhman told is expected to be completed in a few weeks. In total, quality product or service for the lowest cost. Follow- council, “This will put the City in a better position to receive more competitive bids, and if approved by Council in the 2021 budget will have a higher success of the projects completed in 2021 with competitive pric- Lebret tenders for new lagoon, WTP ing.” “By City Council approving the engineering to be completed, this encourages the progression of our Construction expected to start this fall Asset Management Plans and helps set the new Coun- cil, Administration and ultimately the Community up for success,” added Fahlman. By Alan Hustak lagoons usually smell, this one will be odourless and The funds for the projects themselves are already Grasslands News out of sight ” located in reserves under the city’s long-term asset The town has the approval of the Water Security management plan but each year projects must be ap- Agency to begin work but not before public hearings proved by council in their annual budget. Fahlman Tenders have been called for Lebret’s new $2.6-mil- are held at the community centre on Sept. 26. said that even if these projects aren’t approved for lion wastewater treatment lagoon to be built in part- The village and Starblanket Cree Nation regard the completion during 2021, his department would hope to nership with the Wa-pii-moos-toosis First Nation. new infrastructure, with its new reactive filter tank, have it scheduled for the following year and will still The Village of Lebret wants to relocate the lagoon as a milestone in Lebret’s development. Consultants need the engineering to be completed. from its present site near the Qu’Appelle River and determined several years ago that the existing waste- Council agreed with the proposal and approved the has spent $155,000 to acquire the land for the project water treatment plant was too small and inefficient use of the cost savings to proceed with the engineering above the railway tracks and above Highway 56 just to meet the current needs of the community. Funding of projects slated for next year. east of the village. for the cost-shared project was obtained two years ago “We are going with a whole different approach. We under the Provincial Territorial Infrastructure Com- have had to switch from the conventional outdoor la- ponent Program. 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Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, New Brunswick) – ness Shadow Minister for Justice and the Attorney General • Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg – Haute-Saint- Former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer has of Canada Charles, Quebec) – Shadow Minister for Public Ser- been given a shadow cabinet position under the par- • Mark Strahl (Chilliwack – Hope, British Colum- vices and Procurement ty’s new leader. bia) – Shadow Minister for Labour • John Nater (Perth – Wellington, Ontario) – Shadow Recently elected opposition leader Erin O’Toole an- • Hon. Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ontario) – Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development nounced on Sept. 8 the Conservative Shadow Cabinet Minister for Middle Class Prosperity • Pat Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge, Alberta) – Shadow for the second session of the 43rd Parliament. “Today, • James Bezan (Selkirk – Interlake – Eastman, Man- Minister for Small Business & Western Economic Di- I am proud to present the Conservative government in itoba) – Shadow Minister for National Defence versification (WD) waiting that will defeat Justin Trudeau’s corrupt Lib- • Greg McLean (Calgary Centre, Alberta) – Shadow • Stephanie Kusie (Calgary Midnapore, Alberta) – eral government in the next election,” O’Toole said. Minister for Natural Resources & Canadian Northern Shadow Minister for Transport “In the coming weeks, we will be presenting a plan to Economic Development Agency (CanNor) • Luc Berthold (Mégantic – L’Érable, Quebec) – put hardworking Canadians first, lead our nation out • Philip Lawrence (Northumberland – Peterborough Shadow Minister for Treasury Board of this crisis and rebuild our great country.” South, Ontario) – Shadow Minister for National Rev- • John Brassard (Barrie – Innisfil, Ontario) – Under O’Tool’s leadership, Regina – Qu’Appelle enue Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Member of Parliamnet (MP) Andrew will serve as the • Eric Melillo (Kenora, Ontario) – Shadow Minister • Jag Sahota (Calgary Skyview, Alberta) – Shadow Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Communities. for Northern Affairs & Federal Economic Development Minister for Women and Gender Equality Three other Saskatchewan MP’s also received posi- Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) • Todd Doherty (Cariboo – Prince George, British tions in the shadow cabinet. They are Warren Steinley • Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia – Lambton, Ontario) – Columbia) – Special Advisor to the Leader on Mental (Regina – Lewvan) who will service as Shadow Minis- President of the Queen’s Privy Council & Federal Health and Wellness ter for Economic Development & Internal Trade; Gary Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario • Tony Baldinelli (Niagara Falls, Ontario) – Special Vidal (Desnethé – Missinippi – Churchill River) as the (FedDev Ontario) Advisor to the Leader on Tourism Recovery Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services; and Rose- marie Falk (Battlefords – Lloydminster) will hold the Shadow Minister for Seniors portfolio. Selected as the Conservative House of Commons Leadership Team was: The invisible homeless seek winter refuge • Deputy Leader: Hon. Candice Bergen (Portage – Lisgar, Manitoba) By Alan Hustak 19, homelessness can be a matter of life or death. How • Quebec Political Lieutenant: Richard Martel (Chi- Grasslands News can you stay at home if you don’t have one? When coutimi – Le Fjord, Quebec) people are crowded into a house and share a single • House Leader of the Official Opposition: Gérard bathroom, there is a greater risk of respiratory dis- Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Quebec) A 70-year-old woman who recently found herself ease that put people at risk. How can you physically • Chief Opposition Whip: Blake Richards (Banff – with no place to live is at least one of 21 people in distance if you have to sleep on a mat in someone’s Airdrie, Alberta) Fort Qu’Appelle who suddenly joined the ranks of the basement?” • Deputy House Leader of the Official Opposition: homeless. The homeless aren’t readily visible. In the Those without a place to live in Pritchard’s case Karen Vecchio (Elgin – Middlesex – London, Ontario) summer, some of these “itinerant couch surfers” sleep files range in age from 22 to 72. • Deputy Opposition Whip: Alex Ruff (Bruce – Grey outside, some are taken in by one relative or another, There are any number of reasons for the problem. – Owen Sound, Ontario) or stay with friends. But when below zero tempera- Some people just can’t afford the rent, some are • Caucus-Party Liaison: Hon. Tim Uppal (Edmonton tures signal the beginning of winter, as they did this mentally ill, and others addicted. At the moment Mill Woods, Alberta) week, the hidden homeless are forced to scramble to there are no vacancies in the town’s 30 subsidized • Question Period Coordinator: Eric Duncan (Stor- find a place to live. Happily, through the “Reaching housing units, and with people increasingly being mont – Dundas – South Glengarry, Ontario) Home Homeless Prevention program,” the woman in laid off because of the pandemic, there are concerns • National Caucus Chair: Tom Kmiec (Calgary Shep- question was placed in the Fort Seniors Housing Com- that the problem will get worse before it gets better. ard, Alberta) plex. The Friendship Centre hopes to open a rooming house Along with the three MP’s from Saskatchewan, “Everyone deserves to have a safe and stable home with the co-operation of the Saskatchewan Housing 39 other MP’s from across Canada were given var- of their own,” says Patsy Pritchard, indigenous home Authority that could provide temporary accommoda- ious shadow cabinet portfolios. They are: co-ordinator at the Friendship Centre.” With COVID- tion for those who have no permanent place to stay. • Leona Alleslev (Aurora – Oak Ridges – Richmond Hill, Ontario) – National Security Committee • Rob Morrison (Kootenay – Columbia, British Co- lumbia) – National Security Committee • Lianne Rood (Lambton – Kent – Middlesex, On- tario) – Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri- Will the voters know who you are? Food • Alain Rayes (Richmond – Arthabaska, Quebec) – Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage, Official Lan- guages & Quebec Economic Development • Cathy McLeod (Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo, British Columbia) – Shadow Minister for Crown-Indig- enous Relations • Dane Lloyd (Sturgeon River – Parkland, Alberta) – Shadow Minister for Digital Government • Kenny Chiu (Steveston – Richmond East, British Columbia) – Shadow Minister for Diversity and Inclu- sion and Youth • Hon. Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ontario) – Shadow Minister for Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion • Dan Albas (Central Okanagan – Similkameen – ? Nicola, British Columbia) – Shadow Minister for En- vironment and Climate Change • Michael Barrett (Leeds – Grenville – Thousand Be Prepared for the 2020 Elections Islands and Rideau Lakes, Ontario) – Shadow Minister for Ethics • Tracy Gray (Kelowna – Lake Country, British Co- lumbia) – Shadow Minister for Export Promotion & Make sure they know WHO you are International Trade and HOW you can help in your community! • Jamie Schmale (Haliburton – Kawartha Lakes – Brock, Ontario) – Shadow Minister for Families, Chil- dren and Social Development • Hon. 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By Sarah Pacio Backpacks for older children have play dough and Organizers are finalizing details for distribution but Grasslands News other age-appropriate activities. will likely work with local library branches since the “We’re trying to support families remotely, because two groups have previously collaborated to offer pro- of the current state that our world is in; we’re still try- graming in communities. For more information about While students returned to classrooms this week ing to support families in a safe way,” Lowenberg said. Regional KidsFirst and its programs call 306-697-4020. for lessons in reading and writing, Regional KidsFirst has been working on a new initiative to ensure that younger siblings also have an opportunity to develop early literacy skills. The organization supports families through pro- gramming that promotes positive early childhood development in rural communities. This typically includes workshops for parents or interactive play sessions for babies and young children. Because of current restrictions on public gatherings, Regional KidsFirst has developed a creative alternative to its regular programming. The group has assembled 300 backpacks filled with books, toys and other resources. “We got a literacy grant and we thought we’d reach families through fam- ily literacy backpacks,” explained Crystal Lowenberg, from the Regional KidsFirst office in Grenfell. “We’re making some for babies, some for toddlers, and some for preschoolers. It’s all family literacy fun and learn- ing.” Books donated by First Book Canada and Value Vil- lage are being used for the project, along with materi- als from HealthLine and the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. Backpacks for infants also include a ball, rubber duck, and teddy bear. Backpacks for kids SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS 5HJLRQDO.LGV)LUVWKDVDVVHPEOHGEDFNSDFNVÀOOHGZLWKERRNVWR\VDQGRWKHUUHVRXUFHVWKDWHQ- FRXUDJHOLWHUDF\7KHLQLWLDWLYHZDVFUHDWHGDVDQDOWHUQDWLYHWRUHJXODULQSHUVRQSURJUDPPLQJWKDWLV Whitewood Inn UHVWULFWHGE\FXUUHQWSXEOLFKHDOWKRUGHUV Sask. reports 4,700 more jobs in August Provincal News rate in the nation, it’s of age) at 15.3 per cent is 95.7 per cent (555,800 jobs) Grasslands News clear people are getting also the lowest among the of its pre-pandemic level ROOMS back to work and helping provinces and well below in February (580,700 jobs) our economy recover and the national unemploy- (seasonally adjusted). Saskatchewan’s strong grow.” ment rate of 23.1 per cent Saskatchewan’s job recov- ;!8ধ2+at $69.95 economic recovery con- The unemployment (seasonally adjusted). ery rate is third highest tinued in August accord- rate for youth (15-24 years Employment is now at among the provinces. ing to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey re- RESTAURANT leased recently. There were 4,700 more BAR & GRILL jobs in Saskatchewan in August compared to July NOW OFFERING TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 (seasonally adjusted). Saskatchewan’s unem- FOOD DELIVERY ployment rate in August was 7.9 per cent (season- WITHIN WHITEWOOD ally adjusted), the lowest FROM 5 TO 9 P.M. among the provinces and well below the national FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS rate of 10.2 per cent. $25 AND OVER, “Our provincial econ- omy is demonstrating $4/PER DELIVERY the strongest recovery in the country from the challenges of the COVID pandemic and it’s thanks to the hard work of Sas- katchewan people,” Im- migration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “With the 306-735-2651 lowest unemployment Drive Thru BBQ’s It’s not too late to register BROADVIEW Burger &00 Һ for Fall 2020 Classes! $ 6 Drink GRENFELL WHITEWOOD CAMPUS Һ 32ধ2<-2+!8'99-9;!2;g9;!8;9'6;'1#'8‰¥T‰‡‰‡  & KIPLING MOOSOMIN CAMPUS ă$'&1-2-9;8!ধ32g9;!8;9'6;'1#'8‰¥T‰‡‰‡ FOOD STORE  Apply online at www.southeastcollege.org 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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Kevin Weedmark lead (46-37) in July to a 13 for Grasslands News point lead (52-29) now. The Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Party increased its lead Party has widened its slightly in Regina in the already large lead over latest poll, with the Sas- the opposition New Dem- katchewan Party now ocrats to 32 points, and leading by 12 points in Re- now have the support of gina (50-38), and the NDP over twice as many de- dropping one point from cided voters as the NDP, July (50-39). as they lead the NDP 60-28 The Saskatchewan according to a new EKOS Party has increased its poll released Monday. margins in the rural part The remaining 12% sup- of the province, with its port another party. biggest lead in Western These numbers are Saskatchewan, where it good news for the govern- still has the support of ing Saskatchewan Party three quarters of decided just two months ahead of voters (74%; down from 75 a planned election in Oc- in July), compared to the NDP which is now down tober. Still, nearly a quar- CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS ter of voters (24%) remain to 16% (down from 20). Water line install undecided. The Saskatchewan Crews dug up the south end of Desmond Street in Grenfell last week to install another water line Party saw an increase in and other shut off valves for a bulk water plant that the town is building. The work was completed its numbers in both the and street repaved within a few days. Saskatchewan Party North and the East, going numbers up, NDP numbers from 63% to 69% in East- ern Saskatchewan and down since June from 53% to 60% in the leads the NDP by 44 keypad on their phone, and landline only house- creases when the results Compared to the last North drop for the NDP. points (67-23), compared rather than telling them holds. are subdivided (i.e., error EKOS poll conducted in Among women, the gap to last month, when the to an operator. In an ef- The field dates for margins for sub-groups June and early July, the has actually tightened, as gap was just 28 points fort to reduce the cover- this survey were July such as region, sex, age, Saskatchewan Party has the NDP has gone up two (57-29). age bias of landline only 10 to August 26, 2020. In education). seen its support increase points to 32%, while 57% This gap is now wider ROD, EKOS created a total, a random sample of All the data were sta- three points from 57% to still support the Saskatch- than high school-edu- dual landline/ cell phone 1,638 Saskatchewan res- tistically weighted by age, 60%, while the NDP is ewan Party. cated votes, where the RDD sampling frame for idents aged 18 and over gender, education, and down four points from Sask Party leads 65-23. this research. responded to the survey. region to ensure the sam- 32% to 28%. Little change in party The gap remains the As a result, the com- The margin of error asso- ple’s composition reflects Support for other par- tightest among univer- pany was able to reach ciated with the total sam- that of the Saskatchewan ties has remained the support among different sity-educated voters, those with a land line and ple is +/-2.4 percentage electorate, according to where the Saskatchewan cell phone, as well as cell points, 19 times out of 20. Census data and past same at 12%, while the age groups number of undecided Party leads 48-39. phone only households The margin of error in- election turnouts. voters went up one point There has not been as “With the next elec- from 23%. much of a shift among the tion just two months These numbers are different age groups. Vot- away, it looks like the ers over 55 remain only __ __ closer to the result of the Saskatchewan Party is Custom air. 2016 election, which saw somewhat more likely to well positioned to win the Saskatchewan Party support the Saskatche- another landslide, bar- CUSTOM SAVINGS. win 62% of the vote and wan Party compared to ring any unforeseeable NDP 30%. younger voters. events,” according to Rethink your air for more comfort. The age gap is widest EKOS. And savings. among the 50-64 cohort “Still though, a quar- Saskatchewan Party leads where the Sask Party has ter of voters are still un- in every region a 37 point lead (63-26), and decided, and this number is the closest among the hasn’t changed over the The Saskatchewan 35-49 cohort, where it has summer. If this group de- Party continues to lead in a 21 point lead (56- 35). Ed- cides they want change, every region of the prov- ucation remains a driving things could get closer.” ince, including in Saska- factor in how the parties This survey was con- toon and Regina. are polling. ducted using High Defi- Since the last EKOS Since the last EKOS nition Interactive Voice poll, the Saskatchewan poll, the biggest shift has Response technology, Party has increased its come among college-ed- which allows respon- lead in Saskatoon by 44%, ucated voters, where the dents to enter their pref- going from a nine point Saskatchewan Party now erences by punching the

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City agrees to payment plan for Melville Mils Will repay $25,000 balance owing over five-years; city agrees to more HCUC signs

By Chris Ashfield ewan Health rules if there will be a Grasslands News 2020/2021 SJHL season. To further assist the team in im- proving their finances, Bruce said he Melville city council discussed a debt has also been speaking with the Mils repayment plan for the Melville Mil- sponsorship coordinator about allowing lionaires hockey team earlier this week additional sponsorship locations within that will help put the team in a more fi- the stadium side of the Horizon Credit nancially stable position for at least the Union Centre (HCUC). The placement of next five years. the signs were be determined to ensure The topic came up at the Sept. 8 coun- they are both noticed and tastefully lo- cil meeting where Director of Commu- cated. nity Services Chris Bruce told council Bruce said that it is important for the that the Millionaires’ current account city to work hard to keep the organiza- balance with the city is $24,732. He said tion in the community, saying the Mil- that due to council’s COVID-19 motion lionaires’ franchise provides country that was passed this spring to suppress wide marketing that draws attention interest, there is currently no interest to the fact Melville exists. He said the being charged on the account. team also brings in hundreds of play- A recommendation was put forth to ers, some of which choose to stay and council that would allow make Melville home, oth- the team to repay the cur- ers who simply live in the rent money owning to the city for the term of their city over a five-year term. contracts, but who support Doing so would give the the local economy while team more time to pay “The Millionaires’ are part here. There is also eco- back the account at a rate of Melville’s social fabric – it nomic benefit to attract- that does not short the creates a sense of belonging ing visitors to Melville current season’s finances. whether it is other teams Bruce pointed out that the to the team and our City.” or the fans that come with downside of such a move - Chris Bruce, City of Melville them . would mean that the City Bruce told council that of Melville will have an account owing not approving the payment extension CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS for the next five-years. He said there Rodeo action and sending the Mils account to collec- is also the possibility that the account Trinity Bear (above) holds on during the bull riding event while Cheyanne tion would create negative publicity and balance may increase depending on the contribute to the potential financial fail- %HDU EHORZ FRPSHWHVLQODGLHV·EDUUHOUDFLQJDWWKH&KDFDFKDV2SHQ outcome of the 2020/2021 season and ure of the organization. Rodeo held north of Whitewood on Sept. 4 to 6. COVID. “The Millionaires’ are part of Mel- In the past, the team paid back the ville’s social fabric. Cheering for our previous year’s season over the course hometown team has the ability to bring of the current year, which typically people from all walks of life together in ended up putting the organization into one place. Whether it is the Internet, the a negative cash flow position. Last year HCUC, or simply the local coffee shop, the team used their early bird season fans stand next to one another as equals. ticket sales to pay for a majority of the It allows people to stay connected and owing balance but that missing revenue create a sense of belonging to the team just meant they went into a negative and our city,” said Bruce in his report. financial position again by the end of The city’s proposal does come with a December. caveat to the Mils’ team however, with According to Bruce, city officials more transparency and better commu- have spoken to the team about the pos- nication being required between the sibility of the five-year repayment plan, two parties. which would be based upon the receipt “The board has agreed to become of a detailed business plan. That plan more open, providing us with their fi- however cannot be done until Saskatch- nancial statements and inviting us to be in attendance at all of their meetings. We have outlined our expectations of a business plan going forward this year,” said Bruce. City council agreed with the recom- mendation and approved the five-year repayment plan and allowing for addi- 7,36 tional sponsorship signs to be placed in the HCUC. MORE LOCAL COVERAGE than any other newspaper in Southeast and Central Saskatchewan!

Melville Advance | Fort Qu’Appelle Times | Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 11, 2020 15 Sports Column – Darcy Gross Organ donation registry made easy online Gross Misconduct Provincial News “With this organ and tissue donor registry, we have Grasslands News another way to support grieving families by confirm- ing the intentions of their loved ones,” Saskatchewan While I have been a sports fan for almost my Health Authority Medical Director for Donation Dr. entire life, I’ve yet to discover the event that I The Government of Saskatchewan has officially Joann Kawchuk said. “Every person who registers simply cannot live without. launched an organ and tissue donor registry at www. increases the chance of a longer, better life for people There has never been a hockey game that was givelifesask.ca. waiting for a transplant.” such required watching that I’d put everything The registry allows Saskatch- else on hold, although I must admit, I’ve almost Blaine Pho is a strong advocate ewan residents to make a formal for an organ donation registry as moved heaven and earth to finish other more im- declaration of their decision to be- portant tasks prior to the start of a championship another way of increasing Sas- come an organ and tissue donor. katchewan’s donor rates. game, but I also understood that if I missed said The registry has been a key part of contest, life would go on. “My wife Michelle was an amaz- government’s plan to modernize the ing wife and mother and when we There’s never been a Super Bowl or a World province’s organ and tissue dona- Series that was going to make my spine curve if needed her she was always there, tion system and improve donation that is what we miss the most,” it was missed and I wasn’t going to be physically rates while reducing transplant ill if I ended up late for a hockey game, even if Blaine said. “Michelle was diag- waitlists. nosed with lupus, and after 10 it was my hometown Millionaires playing in the “This is an important day for post season. years of fighting this disease it left our government in fulfilling a key her with irreversible kidney dam- Sports have never been the be all and end all commitment to improve organ and for me, although I suppose for many people they age. There just aren’t that many do- tissue donation rates in Saskatch- nors and it’s very difficult knowing are just that. There are games that require closer ewan,” Health Minister Jim Reiter scrutiny than others and those that can be missed, the person you love needs a kidney said. “I encourage all Saskatchewan and there is nothing you can do. but those contests sometimes completely depend residents to join me in registering on the outcome of an earlier match. “It is such a gift to be able to their intent to donate and poten- give life. If this decision is right for In other words, the way we view sporting tially one day save lives. events is not the same for everyone. you and you decide to be an organ Organ donations save lives. One donor, be sure to let those close to I’m certain not everyone feels the same about tissue donor can help 75 people, sports, but, when the entire world was locked you know so your family will sup- and one organ donor can save eight port your final wishes.” down in fears of the corona virus and there were lives. Registering as a donor is the no sports, there were a lot of folks needing that To learn more about the reg- only secure and guaranteed way istry, or to register to become an thrill, that adrenaline rush that a great play by to make your decision known and Blaine Pho advocates for the a favoured athlete or a timely win by a team can organ registry as he holds a organ and tissue donor, visit www. any Saskatchewan resident sixteen givelifesask.ca provide. years or older is eligible to register. picture of his wife and himself. These feelings have all been exposed or an- nounced over the last several months and now, with a mounting number of protests and social Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund justice initiatives taking centre stage in the United States, everyone is either fully supportive of the athletes taking a political stand on the sidelines or taking a knee during the national anthem, or Local communities reap the benefits they’re entirely sick of the protests. As far as the protests go, I totally get it. and install a net metering Over the past 17 years, municipalities and non- I understand that people can see some sort of By Chris Ashfield solar power system for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund racial divide in this world and I’d even go as far to Grasslands News profit organizations inter- the community centre. has supported 1,356 proj- say that I agree wholeheartedly that racism must ested in funding can visit In Saskatchewan, ects, an investment of be addressed. 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All eyes following the National Football League in from a 43-year-old quarterback, however, might be a suits for good. What’s the point of basketball coaches 2020 will be focused on TB in TB — that’s Tom Brady fool’s game. Fans remember how quickly the skill lev- dressing as if they’re applying for a bank loan?” in Tampa Bay. els of quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning and Brett • Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union-Tribune, on For 20 years, the 43-year-old Brady — undoubt- Favre dropped off precipitously as they reached their the folly of trying to play football amid campus COVID edly the greatest quarterback of all time — was a re- late 30s. Brady, however, is renowned for his fitness spikes: “Have most of our colleges been in business cord-breaking fixture with New England Patriots, but and diet, and the Bucs, who signed Brady to a two-year only a few months? They seem shocked students prefer the six-time Super Bowl champion wanted to spread deal with more than $50 million in guarantees, obvi- partying to rules.” his wings before hitting the retirement rocking chair. ously feel he’s still at the top of his game. • Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “On the He played out his contract with the Patriots, had his Whether Brady can news tonight all they talked about were boycotts, pro- agent weigh numerous offers, and finally decided he’d lead Tampa Bay into tests, riots, violence, dissension, disease, lawsuits and take TB12 to TB, Florida. the upper echelons of Sports Column court cases. And that was just the sportscast.” Not only were football fans around the world watch- the NFL remains to • From the Chicago Sun-Times, via fark.com: “Bears By Bruce Penton ing with eager anticipation when Brady’s Buccaneers be seen, but there is to keep two kickers all season. With one who kicks opened the 2020 season this past Sunday in New Orle- no doubt Brady and wide right, and the other wide left, they expect to have ans, but Bucs fans are already making plans for Super the Bucs will be must- the best field-goal average of all NFL teams.” Bowl celebrations in February. see viewing — New • Bob Molinaro again: “If Usain Bolt can’t outrun Tampa Bay, under offensive minded head coach England excluded — the coronavirus without a mask, nobody can.” Bruce Arians, was already a decent team with unlim- all year. • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Ex-Winnipeg Jet ited weapons — Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and O.J. • Dr. Carlos Del Dustin Byfuglien recently pled guilty in a Minnesota Howard are among the top pass catchers in the league Rio of the Infectious court. He got two days community service for unsafe — when Brady joined the squad, bringing with him Diseases Society of boating and a $1,000 fine for an unpronounceable former Patriot Rob Gronkowski, an All-Pro tight end America, to report- name.” who retired following the 2018 season and lived a rock ers, on college confer- • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: Giants man- star lifestyle during his 12-month hiatus. But when ences shutting down their fall seasons: “We have hit ager Gabe Kapler challenged a play at first base with Brady joined the Bucs, and Tampa officials expressed the iceberg, and we are making decisions about when his team ahead 18-2 in the seventh inning. So why isn’t an interest in having Gronkowski join his long-time we should have the band play.” there an unwritten rule about that?” team-mate, he jumped at the chance to return. • Phil Mushnick of the New York Post, on hitters • Perry again: “Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders’ With Brady guiding the offence instead of the in- still swinging for the fences instead of playing small new home in Las Vegas, will be the first American terception-prone Jameis Winston, the Bucs could be ball with MLB’s new runner-on-second rule for extra pro sports venue that won’t accept cash for game-day dynamite this year — if there is ‘a year’. COVID-19 innings: ”You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t transactions. And no, not poker chips, either.” lurks everywhere, and while the NFL has taken ex- make him bunt.” • Brad Dickson again, on reports that steroids might treme steps to keep their training facilities, locker • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): be effective against COVID-19: “I guess Big 12 and SEC rooms and stadiums virus-free, there are no guarantee “In Orlando, NBA coaches are neatly dressed in sneak- football players don’t have anything to worry about interruptions, similar to the ones that plagued major ers, slacks and polo shirts. Let’s have them lose the after all.” league baseball early in its return to play, won’t occur. “If we stay healthy, if we beat the virus, we’re gonna beat a lot of teams,” Arians told si.com’s MMQB. Expecting spectacular, championship-style play Key wildlife zones being targeted for CWD testing

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Sgt. Drew Wagner a 38-year-old male driver who was sus- themselves. Upon callback by an officer, to stay. Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment pected of driving impaired. An officer the caller said everything was fine and A 46-year-old male was arrested for located the male leaving a bar in a ve- police were not needed. Patrols were mischief after he was caught breaking Reporting period: hicle. The vehicle failed to stop for the made in the village, but no cars were into sheds and going into people’s camp- Sept. 1 to Sept. 7 officer. A short chase ensued, but was found to be broken into. ing grounds. He was released for court Fort Qu’Appelle detachment dealt terminated for public safety. The vehi- A 911 was call was received where and being held in cells as he was intox- with 85 occurrences over the past week. cle was located a short time later and the caller sounded intoxicated and was icated. laughing when they spoke to the oper- impounded, but the suspect was not lo- A “Powerline Road” sign taken from Traffic ator. The caller said she dialed 911 by cated. the RM of Abernethy was reported. No High winds caused two canoers to A 60-year-old male was arrested for accident. suspects identified. capsize into Pasqua Lake. Luckily a sea- impaired driving after information was A 911 call in which the operator doo’er and another person on a kayak received from the Kamsack detachment. could only hear what sounded like peo- Crimes against the Person/Property were able to assist the canoers. Fort Officers located the male on Hwy. 10 ple fighting in the background. Officers A complaint of a B&E turned out to Qu’Appelle Fire Department also as- near Fort Qu’Appelle. Breath samples arrived to a 51-year-old male sleeping be unfounded and more of a family dis- sisted in retrieving the canoe. were taken and were nearly three times on the ground outside and a 66-year- old pute. A 58-year-old male was charged for A complaint of an erratic driver on male with injuries to his forehead. The the legal limit. The male was held in assault on his 22-year-old daughter. Hwy. 10 resulted in a two vehicle col- elder male declined medical attention cells and released for court the next day. A complaint of an assault that started lision minutes after the complaint was His vehicle was impounded for 30 days. and did not wish to cooperate with the made. A 40-year-old female was identi- investigation. The younger male was over an argument over a dog did not re- Traffic tickets issued for: Operate un- sult in charges.-After looking into the fied as a driver while a male passenger registered vehicle/trailer, speeding, and held in cells to prevent any further matter, the fight was consensual. fled the scene on foot. The female was failing to produce license upon request problems. A 911 call about a 33-year-old male taken to the hospital with undetermined of a peace officer. Another 911 call where a family dis- injuries. Drugs are suspected to be a fac- turbance was reported. A 30-year-old throwing stones at cars and threaten- tor in the collision. The investigation is Mischief male was located and arrested for as- ing customers at a business lead to his continuing and officers are seeking a A 911 call was made from someone sault. He was taken to the hospital as he arrest. An officer, who is very familiar search warrant for the driver’s blood to claiming to be in the village of B-Say- had an injury to his head and later held with the suspect, located him and at- be analyzed. Tah saying parked cars were being in cells. A 31-year-old female victim was tempted to effect the arrest when the An anonymous tip was made about broken into. The caller did not identify spoken too, but was too intoxicated to suspect blew his nose into his hand and provide a statement. After everybody’s threw mucus on the officer. The male heads cleared, nobody wished an inves- was lodged in cells to sober up. He now tigation and the male was released with- faces assaulting a peace officer charge New staff welcomed at St. Henry’s Jr. out charges. and has been released for court. A complaint of a low flying plane over A 911 call of an assault in progress residences in which the caller thought it By Emily Jane Fulford shortly before 5 a.m. resulted in two Grasslands News was a RCMP surveillance plan. It was actually a crop duster. adults being arrested. A 20-year-old A complaint of sibling rivalry lead male has been charged for assault on his The upcoming new to the arrest of a 32-year-old male. The 18-year-old female girlfriend. A 35-year- school year is unargu- 29-year-old sibling alleged an assault, old female, mother to the 18-year-old vic- ably one fraught with but refused to provide a statement.-The tim, has been charged for assault with uncertainty; the list of male was held in cells to prevent any a weapon and possessing a weapon dan- specifications to attempt further issues. gerous to the public. Two other adults to maintain safety during A 21-year-old male was arrested for COVID-19 being a major were injured in the melee as well and mischief and causing a disturbance factor. However, one of were treated at the hospital. Police Dog after officers were called after 8 a.m. the benefits of the man- Services assisted in locating the 20-year- about the male trying to fight random date is that it has opened old male who fled the scene. people out and about. Officers located up the door to new teach- A 57-year-old male has been arrested the male who was acting erratically and ers seeking opportunities for breaching his probation order by hallucinating. A taser was drawn, but in a field that were pre- consuming alcohol in the presence of not deployed, to get the male to comply. viously very difficult to his spouse. Police regularly get called (0,/<)8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 The male was believed to be on meth. penetrate. to their residence for disturbances, but New teachers A 33-year-old male was arrested for Regardless of the inev- Geared up in masks and ready to take on the chal- breaching the peace after officers were now the male has been held in custody itable stress the pandemic to appear in court. puts on the public school lenges of the 2020 school year, these three teach- called to a residence. A dispute between ers are looking forward to starting their new roles the male and his 73-year-old grandpar- An anonymous tip lead to the recov- system, many educational ery of three stolen vehicles. Most of the establishments across the DW6W+HQU\·V-U(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO)URPWKHOHIW ent was evident. The male was intoxi- parts and electronics were removed region are diving in with DUH.DUOHH-DQVHQ0DWWKHZ0F.HHPDQG0DULVVD cated and causing all sorts of problems. The male was lodged in cells while the from the vehicles. No suspect or sus- high hopes that the situ- Simard. ation will be a workable elder was assisted in finding a new place pects were identified. one. Henry’s Junior Elemen- “Karlee is interning in “Certainly this school tary School. our Grade 1 English class. year, just like the end “Although we have Matthew is our Student of last year, will pres- some new procedures, Services Teacher and will RM of Silverwood No. 123 ent new situations that safety (physically and also be teaching physi- we may not have faced emotionally) has always cal education. Marissa NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT before. In the last few been a top priority.” will be teaching Grade 2 weeks, the staff has been On the positive end of French Immersion,” says AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN able to work through the spectrum, St. Henry’s Hahn. Our greatest joy many new procedures to Junior will be welcoming is being with these little AND ZONING BYLAW ensure student and staff three new faculty mem- people that the families safety,” says Shannon bers this year to their have entrusted in our 3XEOLFQRWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDWWKH&RXQFLORIWKH50RI6LO YHUZRRG1R WKH50 LQWHQGVWRFRQVLGHUWKHDGRSWLRQRI teaching staff. Hahn, Principal, École St. care. 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 ,VVXHGDW)RUW4X·$SSHOOHWKLVUGGD\RI6HSWHPEHU Gwen Lowe, Assistant Administrator 50RI1RUWK4X·$SSHOOH1R www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 11, 2020 23 RCMP investigate property theft and damage Sgt. Travis Adams chargeable batteries stolen from the campground at exception to this rule is when the bus is on the oppo- Melville-Ituna Detachment Crooked Lake. RCMP located the golf cart trailer at the site side of a highway divided by a median. garbage dump in the Grayson area. RCMP continue to • Stop when the school bus activates its alternately Reporting period: investigate. flashing red lights. On a single lane highway, you are Sept. 2 to Sept. 9 A report to RCMP said a John Deere lawn tractor required to stop in both directions. stolen from his farm near Fenwood, SK. RCMP con- • Know and obey the speed limits in school and Traffic tinue to investigate. playground zones. During this time, Melville and Ituna detachments A caller contacted RCMP to report finding a burned responded to 37 reported occurrences or traffic stops blue F350 Ford in the RM of Grayson. RCMP contacted that resulted in 17 Charges and 15 Warnings. the registered owner, who did not know it was miss- NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Mischief ing. Rural Municipality of North Qu’Appelle No. 187 If you have information related to these mischiefs, A complainant contacted RCMP to report his fish- Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of can- ing shack was broken into at a storage compound in thefts, please contact your local RCMP Detachment, call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call didates for the office of: Grayson. About $200 in recycling bottles were taken REEVE and a battery. RCMP continue to investigate. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). (number to be elected – one) A complainant contacted RCMP to report vandalism Back to School Safety Messages DIVISION 3 COUNCILLOR to their RV while parked at Sunset Beach - a window For children and parents: DIVISION 5 COUNCILLOR was broken and there are two rocks outside the win- • Follow the bus safety rules - make sure you always (number to be elected – one for each division) dow. RCMP continue to investigate. ride the bus safely. will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day Another person contacted RCMP to report his Red • Stop. Look. Listen. Be alert at intersections and of October, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 136 Company F350 truck was scratched while it was parked out front always look out for danger when crossing the street. Ave. South, Fort Qu’Appelle, and during regular business of a residence in Ituna. Incident occurred sometime • No helmet, no bike! Always wear your helmet hours from the posting of this notice until Wednesday the through the night on Sept. 5, 2020. Scratches on the when riding your bike. driver side of truck. RCMP continue to investigate. 7th day of October, 2020 at the Rural Municipal office at • Always wear your safety gear when rollerblading, 136 Company Ave. South, Fort Qu’Appelle. Crimes against Person/Property skateboarding, or riding your scooter. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following A man contacted RCMP to report poaching. The • Cross the street at a corner or crosswalk when it location: 136 Company Ave. South, Fort Qu’Appelle. man found an elk shot on his land. The head and a is safe to do so. Dated this 10th day of September, 2020. small portion of meat taken. SERM and RCMP con- For drivers: Dawn Lugrin, Returning Officer tinue to investigate. • Everybody has a role to play in keeping our chil- RCMP were contacted to report people hunting at dren safe. night near Moose Bay Road. SERM and RCMP con- • Always watch for children crossing roads. Be pre- tinue to investigate. pared to stop or slow down. 127,&(2)&$// RCMP was contacted and the caller reported a golf • Alternating flashing yellow or amber lights means cart trailer and a Yardworks lawnmower with six re- a bus is slowing down to stop. Do the same. 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