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Friday, $1.50 PER COPY GST INCLUDED February 5, 2021 Vol. 95 No. 1 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 SPRA recognizes Bruce for outstanding efforts By Emily Jane Fulford extra care and consideration in “Normally, these awards are Horizon Credit Union Centre, Grasslands News maintaining safe and healthy done in person at a Saskatch- I get to see our facilities offer environments throughout ewan Parks and Recreation recreation to members of the 2020 and into the new Conference and AGM. public and actively see how it City of Melville Director of year. Extra sanitation Due to COVID, this improves their quality of life. Community Services, Chris was required by the conference was not This facility has the ability to Bruce was this year’s winner province in order able to take place, bring people from all walks of of the Saskatchewan Parks to keep doors open instead they put life together in one place, sup- and Recreation Association’s and dedicated staff together the short porting common goals, whether (SPRA) Facility Operations members worked film series for all it be exercise or cheering on. Award. around the clock recipients. This The honor is given to those It builds our community’s so- to ensure public made it so I had cial fabric and ensures that a who have achieved long-term safety. a bit of a heads success while working in Sas- healthy, active lifestyle is sup- “COVID has up as I received ported.” katchewan for a minimum of been a constant a formal letter five years and whose work has The team continues to en- challenge this with request for sure the highest sanitation shown a significant achieve- year,” explains filming a couple of standards are met for the rec- ment and exemplary operation Bruce. “Continual months ago. It was reational facilities of the city of a facility within the prov- regulation changes a really neat way for so that they are a safe place for ince. has required us to SPRA to showcase everybody during these chal- “I am very appreciative to change programming the award recipients lenging times. have received this award. It is a and the aligning facility and I commend them great honor to be able to show- rules in short order. The for putting together such “I am thankful for this award case our community and the recreation team in a great program. It but could not accept it without hard work of our recreation de- Melville has done is one that I would acknowledging that none of this SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS partment,” said Bruce. “COVID an amazing job con- Bruce selected love to see continue would be possible without our has presented our sector with tinually pulling [au- The Sask. Parks and Rec. Facility Operations Award for even after COVID entire recreation team,” added a lot of challenges resulting in dibles] to find ways 2020 has been selected and the winner is Chris Bruce as it is a fantastic Bruce. “Their continual hard recreation practitioners across to deliver services of the City of Melville for his outstanding work keeping way to showcase the work and professionalism is Saskatchewan coming up with while ensuring the the Horizon Credit Union Centre safe for everyone. hard work that goes what is truly being showcased fantastic ways to keep their safety of our users.” on behind the scenes with this award. Although it community active and engaged. After a challeng- in recreation across has been a tough year, I look To be selected for an award ing season which seemed to go as a surprise and marked a pos- our province every day,” said forward to the future with the when there are so many awe- by fast despite its impact on the itive start to the year ahead. As Bruce. “Recreation is truly an incredible people who work in some recreation practitioners world, the SPRA has been deter- per the “new normal” however, awesome field to work in as you our recreation department, as I in the province is a true honor.” mined to ensure that credit is proceedings went a little dif- get to see your hard work ben- know anything is possible with The pandemic was respon- given where it’s due. For many ferently, to keep safety as the efit your community members such a great team leading the sible for the necessity to show of the recipients, the news came number one priority. every day. Working from the charge.” More than $178,000 in property tax arrears owed to city By Chris Ashfield amount of taxes owed to the city is ceed half of the previous year’s tax levy. administrative steps, including regis- Grasslands News $178,362.59, which is approximately 3.68 Council typically makes the resolution tering of liens. In order to save the tax per cent of taxes in arrears. When ex- to exclude these properties as they are payer from this process and potential The City of Melville is working to cluding property in arrears that owes more likely to be collected within 2021 fees being added to the property, admin- collect more than $178,000 in property less than one-half of last year’s taxes, as these balances are minimal,” said istration typically recommends to coun- tax arrears that are still owed for the Swanson said the value goes down to Swanson. cil to exclude these properties,” said 2020 year. $167,004.12. “The tax enforcement process typ- Swanson. According to Director of Finance “Council has the option to not in- ically takes a year and a half to two The city will be publishing a list of Lynsey Swanson, the outstanding clude taxes in arrears that do not ex- years to complete and there are many tax arrears in next week’s Advance.

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The Robo Sales & Service sta- tion at the junction of Highways coronavirus 36 and 56 on the outskirts of Fort Qu’Appelle was of the few places By Elaine Ashfield with a power generator that was Grasslands News open for business during last month’s 17 hour power failure. The owners of the convenience Things are not playing out exactly how people store and gas station, Rodney thought they might in the fight against eliminating and Lindsey Olvild and their the COVID-19 virus. staff, served more than 500 cups In Saskatchewan, January has been an especially of hot beverages and sandwiches disappointing month with the most deaths reported during the Jan. 14 blackout when due to the coronavirus. As of Jan. 31, there have been businesses in the rest of the town 151 deaths reported since Jan. 1 — almost half of all were shut down. of the province’s 304 total pandemic deaths. Cars were lined up for fuel In the past month, Saskatchewan has recorded the at the pumps from 7 a.m. in the highest rate of people per capita with the coronavi- morning until 9 p.m. in the eve- rus. ning. “We’ve had an emergency February 1 brought a report of only 147 new daily generator since the previous cases, compared to the seven-day average of daily owner installed one in 1974. We’ve new cases at 228. This daily decrease resulted in the offered emergency service ever lowest active case count since Nov. 20, 2020, when since,” Rodney Olvild said. “Peo- there were 2,145. ple drove around all day when $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Health officials have said the spread of COVID- the electricity went off. They had Ready to serve 19 in Saskatchewan appears to be improving, albeit no heat in their homes, so they Rodney and Lindsey Olvild served hot beverages to customers slowly, and they expect to see fewer people dying kept warmed up in their cars.” from the virus. during the recent power failure on Jan. 17. This will all depend on the spread of the new vari- ants of the coronavirus now being diagnosed in Can- ada. To date, reports state that very few samples are being tested in Saskatchewan for the new variants with 2 cases reported in Regina. AN URGENT LETTER TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA Also, at the beginning of the week, Health Min- ister Paul Merriman told a federal committee that vaccine delays have placed the plan to start mass im- munization in April in ‘jeopardy.’ A total of 35,239 doses were injected as of Sunday, We have very a serious situation in this country. Jan. 31 but only 4,637 people have received their sec- ond dose. Google and Facebook, two of the richest companies in history, There are about 190,000 people in high-risk prior- control the onramp to the internet highway in Canada. They ity populations scheduled for vaccines as part of the first phase of the rollout in Saskatchewan, Merriman decide what we as a sovereign nation see and don’t see in said. Groups in Phase 1 include those over 70, health- the news. To make matters worse, they take the news produced care workers and those working and living in long- by Canadians and don’t pay for it. term care facilities. However, the province is now only expecting Meanwhile, all Canadian news media companies, 110,000 doses by the end of March. ELJDQGVPDOODUHVX΍HULQJIRUWZRUHDVRQVb Getting the required second dose to those who have received the first dose is becoming challenging, First, they don’t get paid for their content by Merriman stated. 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By Elaine Ashfield plaint at her office that can be viewed by council necessarily disagree with them (commissionaire ser- Grasslands News members but to also remember that things were dif- vices) but I am just asking for a report of their use.” ferent last year because of COVID-19 and the social Contrary to Coun. Beutler stating, “This contract is distancing that had to be adhered to. Residents or businesses who fail to keep their prop- not a large amount in our over-all budget and it is not Coun. Brent Schaan added, “I am not a fan of the erty from becoming untidy or unsightly will continue necessary that we need to be micromanaging Cindy commissionaire but on the other side, then who is go- to receive warnings from the Town of Whitewood as (CAO),” Coun. Ashfield requested the item be tabled ing to do it? Could they come in on an on-call basis?” the council approved the renewal of the commission- so a report could be provided. A motion was made by “This would cost more,” the CAO replied, “as we aire’s contract for another year. The discussion and Coun. Kelly and seconded by Coun. Beutler to renew now share mileage with Wapella on the days they motion took place at the first meeting of council held the contract at the same rate as last year. Ashfield come.” monthly on Feb. 2, 2021 by Zoom. voted against the motion stating he wanted an activity Coun. Brian Waynert added to the discussion that The contract had ended at the end of December 2020 report first. it is a well-known fact that the commissionaire has a and Cindy Baumgartner, Chief Administrative Officer A recorded vote was taken with all other council- ‘bad rap around town.’ Coun. Chad Kelly agreed that (CAO) informed council, “Nothing had changed from lors voting yes to the motion to the renewed contract. a few years ago there were issues with the consisten- the last contract. Ron is the present commissionaire cy of infractions being given but these issues seem to All council members were present at the zoom meet- and the contract is just under $6300 for the year.” have been worked out and rectified. He agrees with ing to vote. Always seeming to be an item of yearly discussion, the commissionaire’s services mainly to take the bur- Other motions included the renewal of the $24,000 the value of the contract was debated again. Coun. den off the town employees but he also sees no reason per year contract (plus mileage and GST) for Lorri Chris Ashfield asked if the town gains any income why they cannot ask for a report to be given on the Matthewson of Solomon Matthewson Consulting fol- from the services of a commissionaire. The CAO re- numbers of infractions. lowing the unanimous consent of her expertise in plan sponded that the commissionaire issues the fine but Mayor Rhett Parks commented he has heard com- proposals, sustaining funding through applications it is up to the town to collect so fees are often added plaints but the CAO is the voice of reason and ques- and providing an expert outside voice on matters to to tax notices for costs such as a failure to respond tioned who would do the notifications if there were council. Coun. Ashfield made the motion, seconded by following a Notice to Remedy. If the notices are not not a commissionaire? CAO Baumgartner added that Coun. Beutler and all council agreed. complied with, then the town will clean up the proper- in other places, council have done this so the staff A motion was also made to give approval to Ryan ty(s) and add to the individual’s tax file. didn’t have to. “It wasn’t nice for council either in Dale, the Facility Operations Manager, to shut down Coun. Donna Beutler explained that if a commis- smaller communities and can hurt councillor’s busi- sionaire is not hired to enforce the bylaws, then town the plant in the skating arena around the 19th of Feb- nesses as a result of their actions.” employees, such as the foreman, must do this which ruary to avoid another billing month for utilities from Coun. Glenn Mantei stated he believed the contract puts the employee(s) into the position of enforcement occurring. Coun. Kelly made the motion, seconded by was worth it and Coun. Ashfield responded “I don’t which could cause some difficult or uncomfortable sit- Coun. Brian Waynert and the yes vote was unanimous. uations. “Obvious issues are no problem, but some issues are not warranted. I’d just like to see a report like oth- er communities that use their services get, so I can be sure the services are valid. Are just a few notices giv- 306-735-2210 en out for problems or are there lots? I would like to 731 - Lalonde St. make a decision if their services are warranted from P.O. Box 129 a report on the number of infractions – $6300 is lots of money,” Ashfield commented. Whitewood, Sask. The CAO stated that she has a file for every com- Email: [email protected] S0G 5C0 Web Site: www.townofwhitewood.ca

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He helped us serve years ago to the Bluenose vacation farm supper and made a point of trying to talk near Qu’Appelle. Back then the attraction was operated by Fort Qu’Appelle’s United to all of the kids. He was just a delightful Church Minister Jo Mader and her late gentleman.” As a souvenir of the visit, husband, Ken. The Maders played host to Mader has a tablecloth that was auto- Aaron and 14 bus loads of children who graphed by all of the visitors. Aaron spent came to Regina at the end of August 2000 21 of his 23 seasons with the Milwaukee for the Worlds Children Baseball Fair. Braves, then in Atlanta, when the team The international exchange was started moved to the Deep South in 1966. “If I was by Aaron and Japanese born Chinese white, all America could be proud of me,” baseball player Sadaharu Oh to promote he once remarked, “But I am Black.” tolerance and racial and gender equality. Henry Louis Aaron (Feb. 5, 1934 – One of the greatest baseball players of all Jan. 22, 2021), nicknamed ‘Hammer’ or time, Aaron hit 755 career home runs but ‘Hammerin Hank’, was an American endured racist threats. He was inducted professional baseball right fielder who into the baseball hall of fame in 1982. played 23 seasons in Major League Base- “It was the first time the clinic was ball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. He held in Canada,” explained Mader. “In spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee/At- Famous jazz entertainer COURTESY OF JO MADER | GRASSLANDS NEWS the morning the kids played baseball in lanta Braves in the National League (NL) .HQDQG-R0DGHUSOD\HGKRVWWR¶+DPPHULQ·+DQN$DURQZKHQKHYLVLWHGWKHLU Regina, and in the afternoons they had to and two seasons with the Milwaukee Brew- find something for them to do. Our vaca- ers in the American League. vacation farm 20 years ago. Parkland College welcomes new VP of Partnerships and Bus. Dev.

By Emily Jane Fulford tificates without having to leave home opment Officer role for the Parkland tinue our focus on the needs and success Grasslands News which saves them money on living ex- College-Cumberland College Coalition. of our students.” penses and travel. The college also offers “We are thrilled to have Dana join “Wilkins has a wealth of business high school upgrading, safety training, our team,” said Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh, development consulting experience. He Parkland College announced a new and corporate/professional development President and CEO of the two colleges. previously spent 13 years in senior ex- Vice President of Partnerships and which helps local residents complete or “This position is integral to meeting ecutive leadership positions with the Business Development this week. Dana advance their education without having the goals and objectives of the Coalition Ministry of Justice,” said Brendan Wag- Wilkins joined the institution effective to relocate to large centers such as Re- February 1st. 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. As we build on ner Coordinator, Corporate & Internal gina, Saskatoon or out of province. our employer and community relation- Engagement for Parkland College. “He The college is a fundamental part of Wilkins will be working primar- ships, and extend our reach to existing also holds an Executive Masters of Busi- the Melville and Yorkton communities ily out of the Yorkton location in the and new partners through corporate ness Administration (EMBA) from the and has been serving the community Trades and Technology Centre and he training, applied research, and other Kenneth Levene School of Business at since 1967. The institution provides ed- will be responsible for leading and di- ucation and training as well as a num- recting Strategic Plan objectives in the services, we will leverage these to con- the University of Regina.” ber of programs and services available areas of partnership development, cor- to students locally. By providing this porate training, marketing and brand- service locally, students can start uni- ing, student recruitment, and applied versity classes, complete full degrees, as research. Wilkins was also assigned the well as skills training and trades cer- Chief Partnership and Business Devel- Contractors and Home Directory

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By Emily Jane Fulford air rises. Sunny days in the winter are often some of Grasslands News the coldest, so it’s not a huge surprise that legends were formed with the idea in mind that mild, cloudy, “Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget snowy days being warmer was a sign that spring was your booties ‘cause it’s cooooold out there today.” around the corner. That was a quote from the iconic film, Groundhog There’s just one fundamental issue with Ground- Day, which was released in 1993, starring Bill Murray hog Day when you’re in Saskatchewan, even Melville and told the story of a reporter who kept waking up to which is far from the northern region of the province; the same day again and again. So if that feels like it six weeks brings you to mid March. The likelihood is was just yesterday, perhaps it was! that regardless of the groundhogs prediction, winter All joking aside, Groundhog Day is still celebrated is going to keep on trucking until well after six weeks. both in the United States as well as Canada. The legend However, if you happen to be curious if the ground- says that every year on February 2nd if thegroundhog hogs predicted an early spring for locations where that emerges from his burrow (or alternatively is yanked can occur, this year the predictions are in and the out by a gentleman in a top hat) and sees his shadow century attire and yanking a bear out of hibernation majority of the groundhogs on both sides of the border that there will be six more weeks of winter. Alter- would have probably made for a short lived tradition. predicted an early spring. natively, if the groundhog does not see his shadow, How does this work? Well there’s a little bit of sci- there will be an early spring. This of course means ence to it. Unfortunately there’s no such thing as a quite a bit more to those who reside in areas where groundhog whisperer - and even if there were, the that’s possible. It’s of little surprise that Canada’s two chances that the translation would be “put me back Yard Maintenance groundhogs, Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam I’m cold” are probably a lot higher than the likelihood Worker live in Ontario and Nova Scotia respectively, rather of “Stop playing and help me find my shadow!” The than, say, the Yukon. idea is that people can assume that on a cloudy day  1RUWK9DOOH\:DVWHLVDFFHSWLQJDSSOLFDWLRQVIRUDIXOOWLPH

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“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” It’s hard to be optimistic when you feel misled

Optimism is something we are all trying to have in person to educate us. Canada for months. But, low and behold, within hours, our daily lives. How long can we continue to have this According to the release, the funding includes $30.25 the Prime Minister is announcing that the people of is the big question? million for “community-led projects” that will work Canada can relax as vaccines will now be manufac- I am not really sure if I would diagnose myself as to increase vaccine confidence by addressing “gaps tured in Canada. suffering from pandemic fatigue but I can definitely in knowledge, attitudes and beliefs related to vacci- Don’t jump for joy just yet though people, as, if you say I am somewhat grouchy, irritated and not pleased nation.” again (just like the last article), read a little further with people, namely our politicians and health offi- The federal government said the funding will also you will see that the manufacturing will not begin cials, who are passing out information while playing be used to develop “tailored, targeted tools and edu- until July and will produce 2 million doses a month. with words and the minds of society. cational resources” to raise vaccine awareness for Again, it is some good news being used to override Today, for example, the headlines (which is often COVID-19 and other diseases. If you are fatigued now the poor news. 38 million people and 2 million doses all that people read) state, “The federal government is from COVID-19 information, your optimism will prob- per month tells me that it is going to be several more investing $64 million in COVID-19 vaccine education ably suffer after many more months of information to months before the general population get a chance to campaigns to help combat vaccine hesitancy and mis- educate you. be vaccinated, if they choose to after ingesting all the information in Canada, while also encouraging Cana- Not only does the amount of funding irritate me expensive education. Not only that, the funding for ed- dians to get the shot.” but also the descriptions used to describe the educa- ucation is being alloted over a couple of years so that Totally untrue, as you would see, if you continued tional campaign – “Gaps in knowledge, attitudes and implies this is not going away any time soon. to read further. Let’s be realistic – $64 million for vac- beliefs related to vaccination” or how about “tailored, A suggestion where funding could possibly be spent cine education campaigns would mean almost $2 mil- targeted tools” to raise awareness. during this pandemic might be to educate the people lion to educate each person (since Canada’s population Education may be necessary – but “tailored, tar- making all the decisions; those that don’t seem to have is roughly 38-million). geted tools” to address the “gaps in my knowledge, lost any income from this pandemic and can still af- There’s one sentence that reveals where the money beliefs and attitude” are far from what I want imposed ford to vacation. How much would it take to educate is really being used: “$32.5 million of the funding on me. I want information so I can make a knowledge- them to not travel out of the country as recommended will be for provincial and territorial governments to able decision regarding the benefits and/or the risks of by their own regulating officials? Educate them that enhance their electronic vaccination registries and these vaccines. I don’t want misleading targeted tools possibly their own actions are leaving people feeling improve their tracking of vaccine uptake.” Half the developed to apply pressure to my beliefs. misinformed and hesitant to believe that vaccines are funding is for electronic registries. This shows the Why, just yesterday (Tuesday), the pandemic infor- needed. Possibly the need to educate has developed funding is not for education as the introduction im- mation released was that the Minister of Health was through the examples shown by the travelling officials. plied and still leaves an allotment of $1 million per stating there could very well be no vaccines coming to - Elaine Ashfield COVID-19 vaccine rollout bungled by government By Michael Taube trying to get back to normal as soon Troy Media columnist as possible, what on Earth are the feds doing when it comes to COVID- 19 vaccines? We are all in this together and we The Trudeau Liberals have strug- are there for you.” gled to get a proper grip on vaccine Does this ring a bell? distribution. Canada has procured It should. Prime Minister Justin up to 398 million doses from several Trudeau said it during a March 18, companies. This sounds good on the 2020, press conference – the week surface but there’s a problem: more after the World Health Organization than 70 per cent of those doses are declared that COVID-19 had become for vaccines that still haven’t been a global pandemic. approved in the Great White North. In the days that followed, Cana- Procuring these vaccines is one dian businesses and schools rapidly thing. Distributing them properly, ef- shut down during the coronavirus’s fectively and swiftly is quite another. first wave. Many of us began to Pfizer has reduced its vaccine self-isolate and work from home, if shipment to Canada by more than possible. two-thirds since mid-January. It Phrases like social distancing be- will take several more weeks to sort CBC’s Power & Politics, Procurement Minis- the September target. The two vaccines he con- came part of our daily vernacular. things. Moderna also announced that ter Anita Anand said she was speaking with fidently mentioned, Astra-Zeneca and Johnson We were told to wash our hands, only three-quarters of its vaccines Pfizer to resolve this situation. Good to hear. & Johnson, haven’t been approved in Canada. keep two metres apart and wear will arrive in Canada this week. But when she was pressed by host Vassy Kape- CTV was forced to speak with Anand, who non-medical masks. That’s a reduction of about 50,000 los about the prime minister speaking with the confirmed the government’s position hadn’t Emergency relief funds were an- doses. drug company, she hemmed and hawed every changed. nounced by the federal government Which brings us to … hang on … time. The bewildered looks on the faces of show to help individuals and families in oh, that’s right, nothing! The situation changed after Ontario Pre- host Evan Solomon and the other two panel- need. Provincial governments fol- There are no other vaccine op- mier Doug Ford called Pfizer Canada president ists, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner lowed the same path. Schools and tions in Canada. These delays are ex- Cole Pinnow on Jan 20. Ford was well aware and NDP MP Peter Julian, said it all. businesses reopened in the fall but tremely serious. As more people test that his discussion wouldn’t change anything It’s no secret that I disagree with Trudeau we headed into a second wave of positive for COVID-19 (which they and the vaccine wouldn’t arrive any faster. and the Liberals on virtually everything. This COVID-19, and so on. undoubtedly will), more people will But at the very least, he gave the appearance isn’t a partisan position, however. It’s an issue I don’t have to describe every get sick – and, in some cases, die. he was trying to do something for Ontario and of health and safety. If it was a federal Con- minute detail of the past year. We all It’s harsh to write something Canada. servative, NDP or Green government, I’d have know them, for the most part. We’re like this. Unfortunately, there’s no Two days later, the PM announced he had written the very same thing. all still living with them. other way to describe the situation spoken with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Quelle Please get a handle on the COVID-19 vac- But there are several important at hand. surprise. cine situation, prime minister – and fast. caveats, including one I’m about to Ottawa hasn’t been helpful, ei- A worse situation occurred on CTV’s Power As well, please live by your own words. highlight. ther. Play. Greg Fergus, a Liberal backbencher, said Unless we’re not all in this together. Just If we’re all in this together and During a Jan. 19 interview of more vaccine approvals were needed to meet kinda, sorta, maybe.

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By Emily Jane Fulford individual would also be actively involved in creating hip-hop artist with nine album releases to her credit, Grasslands News and participating in programs and services that have she is well suited for the role. Knight was also recently been designed to promote intercultural understanding. involved in a Canada Council for the Arts granted Since story-sharing between and among Indigenous project titled For Women by Women, which is a take A new and unique position at the University of and non-Indigenous peoples is a way to bridge the on Indigenous women in the world of hip-hop. She is Saskatchewan (USask) has just been introduced and cultural gap, the program has high hopes for success. also a recipient of the University of Saskatchewan Ab- it is a first for the province. The Indigenous Story- The final week is set to coincide with the university’s original Graduate Scholarship and a USask alumna, teller-in-Residence program began at the University Indigenous Achievement Week this February. having earned a master’s degree in Indigenous studies. Library on January 4 to begin its six-week pilot. “The University Library firmly supports USask’s In- “It is an honour to work with the University Li- The plan is for the Indigenous Storyteller-in-Resi- digenization efforts,” said Charlene Sorensen, acting brary and be part of this one-of-a-kind opportunity,” dence to be a key member of the school’s library. The dean, University Library. “The Indigenous Storytell- said Knight. “As an artist, I have always strived to er-in-Residence pilot program is an important program educate myself and others through lyrical storytell- that will help uplift Indigenous voices and perspec- ing. 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There is still one more vacancy on the Re- they have also been pretty quiet. However, the ing to put out a second call due to a large number of gional Park Board that needs to be filled. anti-Trump jokes may have actually intensified, as vacancies. And while a number of boards and commis- The final appointments made were to the Recre- has the (often unfounded) criticism of Joe Biden. sions were filled, there are still eight more volunteers ation, Culture, & Leisure Services Advisory Board A Washington newspaper mildly rebuked him for needed for four boards. with Tricia Grimes appointed for the term expiring ordering his bagel toasted! Is that even newswor- City council originally approved the appointment Dec. 31, 2022. The board represents the interests of cul- thy? of 12 people to five different boards and commissions ture, heritage, parks, seniors, sports, youth, the rural No US president has ever been removed from at their Jan. 19 meeting but there were still another 12 area, the school boards and two members at large. Two office through impeachment. Three – Trump in vacancies remaining that need to be filled. Nine more vacancies still exist, one of which is a youth position 2019, Bill Clinton in 1998 and Andrew Johnson in people have since stepped forward for three different and the other a member at large. 1868 – previously were impeached by the House, groups, all of which were approved at the Feb. 1 coun- The Van Advisory Board still also has two vacan- but acquitted by the Senate. Trump is the first cil meeting. cies for a one-year term. The Van Advisory committee to be impeached twice, but that will die out, too. Yvette Beutel, Gladys Kohlenberg, Whitney Kienas, acts as a consulting board to city council and makes Democratic congressman Joaquin Castro called Kristine Tether and Nicole Hordichuk were appointed recommendations regarding the handi van. Trump “the most dangerous man to ever occupy to the Melville Public Library Board for the term ex- Anyone interested in volunteering for one of the the Oval Office.” Congresswoman Maxine Waters piring Dec. 31, 2021. The Library Board acts as a liai- vacancies for the various boards or commissions accused Trump of wanting civil son between the City and the Regional Library Board can contact the City of Melville or download the ap- war, and fellow Democrat Jim McGovern said the president and sets standards for the local library service in ac- plication off the city website at www.melville.ca/p/ “instigated an attempted cordance with the Public Libraries Act. There are still boards-commission coup.” The US Fish and Wildlife Service has opened an inves- Broadview council approve staff wages tigation into the harassment of a manatee found in a Florida river with the By Sarah Pacio ment will only be provided if King covers the costs for word “Trump” written Grasslands News such documents. on its back. It is not In response to correspondence, council moved to clear if that was done by a renew its membership in the Federation of Canadian Broadview town council held a regular meeting on supporter or an anti-Trumper. Municipalities and its membership in the Municipal- Dec. 16, 2020 at the Happy Hours Club on Main Street. The species is “threatened” and protected, but this ities of Saskatchewan (formerly known as Saskatche- Councillor Jacob Louison was absent; all other mem- one appeared to be unhurt. Strikes by boats are wan Urban Municipalities Association or SUMA) for bers were present. the top cause of death for the mammal; but loss of 2021. Council moved that all councillors and the admin- Denny Edwards and David Bettschen from the habitat, algae blooms, and disease also threaten istrator participate in the Municipalities of Saskatch- Broadview Health Foundation met with council to pro- them. There are more than 6,300 manatees in Flor- ewan annual convention that will be held virtually, vide an update on situations at the Broadview Hospi- ida, up from about 1,267 in 1991. February 7 to 10, 2021. Mayor Colleen Umpherville and tal, including the status of Combined Laboratory and The Trump administration executed Lisa M. Coun. Daryl Francis will be the town’s voting dele- X-Ray Technologist (CLXT). They informed council Montgomery, the only woman on federal death gates. that the foundation does not have the financial means row whose death marked the first federal execu- Council approved wage rates for town staff as out- to maintain housing incentives for CLXTs and will tion of a woman in nearly 70 years. Montgom- lined in the 2021 Schedule of Salaries, Wages and Ben- need municipalities and First Nations to provide an ery, 52, was sentenced to death for murdering a efits. Permanent Public Works employees were given annual grant or donation for it to continue. pregnant woman in 2004 and abducting the unborn a one per cent increase in their hourly wage, effec- A developer previously submitted a proposal to child. Very few women are sentenced to death and, tive Dec. 27, 2020. The administrative assistant also council to establish a motel at 114 Qu’Appelle Road. of course, she claimed past trauma as being re- received an increase, effective the same date. Since The town’s Planning Consultant advised council that sponsible for her actions. Her lethal injection was COVID-19 protocol prevented the town from hosting the property must first be rezoned to a contract zone the 11th execution since the Trump administration its annual Christmas supper, council moved to provide for hotel/motel and restaurant. Council accepted the resumed capital punishment in July after a 17- each full-time employee with a $100 gift card. consultant’s recommendation, with the condition that year hiatus. The last women to be executed by the Annual remuneration and benefit rates for coun- the developer work with the town to rezone the lots federal government were Bonnie Brown Heady for cil in 2021 remained unchanged from 2020: $3,335 for and the developer cover the costs associated with re- kidnapping and murder and Ethel Rosenberg for mayor; $2,875 for councilors. Attendance at out-of-town zoning. espionage, both in 1953. committee meetings will result in $175 compensation Council accepted Tom King’s offer to purchase 247 COVID-19 has killed more than 400,000 for a full day and $87.50 for a half day. Sixth Avenue for $5,838 and directed the administrator Americans, but it may have saved the lives of two to arrange for the transfer of the property title in “as federal inmates. A federal judge halted the execu- is condition.” A Property Condition Disclosure State- tions of Corey Johnson and Dustin Higgs because they have tested positive for the virus. They would have been the final executions of Trump’s time in office. Joe Biden opposes the federal death penalty, Planning on Selling meaning the inmates are unlikely to be executed any time soon. Some Equipment or I used some of these before Christmas, but I having a Farm Auction? thought a few of these artists of the 60s revisiting their hits were pretty clever. 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Ways to cut costs during retirement

The average person will spend more than 50 years sible to save without knowing what your expenses in the employment sector. As retirement draws are each month. Many people are surprised to learn closer, many professionals begin to daydream about how much little things add up over the course of a giving up the commute and having more time to pur- month. For example, spending $4 for a take-out cof- sue their personal interests. fee each day can quickly become an expensive lux- Even if planning for retirement has been many ury. Add all expenses and see where you can trim, years in the making, it can take some time for a especially if there’s a defi cit each month. person to become acclimated to having less income. • Consider extra health care. As we age, our According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statis- health becomes increasingly important, so retire- tics, “older households,” which are defi ned as those ment is a good time to determine a personal health run by someone age 65 and older, spent an average plan that keeps you protected as things change. of $45,756 in 2016, or roughly $3,800 a month. That’s Designing a personal health plan that fi ts your roughly $1,000 less than the monthly average spent lifestyle means you can budget for what you need by typical households. Housing, transportation, while adjusting to living on a fi xed income. By health care, and food are some of the biggest bills re- knowing what you have to spend to take care of your tirees will have to account for. Aiming to have sav- health and wellbeing allows you to plan for new ad- ings in addition to any other retirement income or ventures, travels and everything else you want to do government subsidy coming in to cover that amount now that you are retired. is a step in the right direction. • Pare down on possessions. Take inventory of their retirement time and money maintaining their Retirees can make their money go further if they what you have and scale back where possible. If you homes. take inventory of their spending and make some are no longer commuting to work, you may be able • Take advantage of senior discounts. Take ad- cuts where possible. to become a one-car household. Downsizing your res- vantage of the many discounts that are offered to • Know where your money is going. It’s impos- idence can help seniors avoid spending too much of seniors. Retirees can usually save on restaurants, travel, groceries, and much more by simply shop- ping on specifi c days or verifying their age when checking out. • Purchase less expensive life insurance. Ac- cording Cheapism, a site that advises consumers How expenses can about how to be more frugal, the chief purpose of life insurance is to replace income to ensure the fi - nancial security of dependents in the event of death. Retirees may have no dependents and little income. Therefore, a large life insurance policy may not change during retirement be necessary, especially if you’ve already set aside funds to cover funeral costs. • Pay off a mortgage. Housing is many people’s most substantial expense. Paying off a mortgage can free up more money each month and allow retirees to spend their golden years doing as they please. As retirement nears, adults can employ various strategies to reduce their monthly expenses.

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Provincial News 2020. of this program for the month of Janu- lishing physical barriers or reconfigur- Grasslands News With this extension, businesses will ary 2021, as well as the other programs ing space to operate safely, providing be eligible for an additional payment for available, will help as we continue to services through digital tools, providing January 2021. “Small and medium-sized move through this challenging period different services or products, and shift- The Government of Saskatchewan businesses in the province continue to and toward economic recovery.” ing to delivery or curb-side services. announced a further extension to the face challenges due to the global COVID- Business restrictions in public health The application deadline is March Saskatchewan Small Business Emer- 19 pandemic,” Trade and Export Devel- orders have been expanded since the 31, 2021. For more information on the gency Payment (SSBEP) program. The opment Minister Jeremy Harrison said. SSBEP program was renewed in De- SRAR, businesses can visit www.sas- program was originally launched in “Our government believes support for cember and businesses are encouraged katchewan.ca/strong-recovery-adapta- April 2020, then renewed in December businesses is vital, and the extension to re-evaluate their eligibility for both tion-rebate, email [email protected] or call the December and January payments. 1-844-800-8688. The SSBEP program has provided The Re-Open Saskatchewan Training $5.9 million in assistance to 1,521 appli- Subsidy (RSTS) is currently accepting cants for the December period. Mealshare feeds the youth With the public health order ex- applications. This temporary training tended, more businesses in the prov- subsidy provides businesses with finan- A&W Restaurant supporting our kids ince have been impacted. This phase of cial support to train employees as they the program will accept applications for adjust to the impacts of the COVID-19 By Emily Jane Fulford excited to be a part of this program be- the December and/or January payment pandemic. Grasslands News cause they’ve seen first-hand the needs until March 2, 2021. The RSTS reimburses eligible pri- in their communities and how these Applicants will be eligible for up to vate-sector employers 100 per cent of programs can provide immediate ben- $5,000 per month in funding, and those employee training costs up to a maxi- Drop by A&W in Melville or Fort efit and support,” says Susan Senecal, who qualified for the December intake mum of $10,000 per business, which will Qu’Appelle on Mondays for a Cheddar Chief Executive Officer at A&W Canada. of the SSBEP will not have to re-apply help employers adapt to the impacts of Bacon Uncle Burger Combo and you “No child should ever go hungry, espe- for January. 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Prairie Co-op Ltd. www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance February 5, 2021 13 Lake resort plans major expansion By Chris Ashfield to 30 added throughout Grasslands News the summer depending on how quickly they fill up. “Eventually I would A major expansion like to have the capacity is in the works for West for 250 to 300 seasonal End Resort at Round Lake campers. At that size I with the popular Qu’Ap- feel we can manage every- pelle Valley campground thing while still always set to nearly double their being able to make im- campsite capacity. Cur- provements” said Kuzub. rently home to 80 seasonal Along with building and 20 weekend sites, an additional campsites, additional 80 seasonal Kuzub is also making im- sites are being built, most provements to his marina Upgrades coming CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS of which will be ready for this year which include May. doubling the number of :HVW(QG5HVRUW·V:LOO\.X]XELVGRLQJDPDMRUH[SDQVLRQDWKLV5RXQG/DNHFDPSJURXQGZLWKWKH In an interview with marina slips to around FRQVWUXFWLRQRIQHZVHDVRQDOVLWHVZKLFKZLOODOPRVWGRXEOHWKHLUFDSDFLW\8SJUDGHVDUHDOVREHLQJ resort owner Willy Kuzub, 100 spots, building a new GRQHWRWKHPDULQDDQGERDWODXQFKDVZHOODVLQIUDVWUXFWXUHLQFOXGLQJLQVWDOOLQJZLÀ he told Grasslands News larger boat launch that al- that the new seasonal lows two boats to launch campsite capacity, Kuzub campsites will be larger or load at the same time, has plans for even more than his other campsites as well as adding fueling growth and expansion in Liam and Olivia most popular baby names and will measure approx- capabilities at the dock the coming years. While imately 55 feet by 65 feet so boats can fill up. Lake still working on details, A list of the top 20 baby names for 17 on the list of boy names and Aurora in size. He said the sites water irrigation and wifi he sees the potential of 2020 was released by eHealth Saskatch- debuted at number 12 on the list of girl will include a 10 to 12 foot will also be installed at adding even more camp- ewan. Liam was once again the most names. Maverick debuted in 2019 tied at wide gravel pad for park- the resort for people stay- sites, a par 3 golf course, popular name for baby boys for the 11th number 19 on the boy’s list, and saw a ing campers which will be ing at the campsite. walking trails, additional year in a row, and Olivia was the most significant rise in popularity in 2020; it fully serviced with 30 amp “We are getting more playgrounds, public day popular name for baby girls for the sixth now sits in the eighth spot. Several of power and sewer. Each and more people who are use areas, and eventually year in a row. The second most popular the most popular baby boy names from lot will also have hedges not only staying here on a new hall or facility for boy name was Jack and the second most 2019 did not reappear on the 2020 top 20 planted along each side weekends or holidays but socials or weddings. popular girl name was Emma. There list, including Emmett, Logan, Ethan, and trees at the back to also living here during “I want this to be a were 63 baby boys named Liam in 2020, Asher, Thomas and Jackson. provide privacy and rent- the summer who need destination for people and followed by Jack, Hudson, Noah and Oli- The final count will be completed in ers will have the option of access to wifi so they can families to come and not ver. There were 69 baby girls named Ol- March. The number of live births regis- having grass sod installed work, so we are bringing only camp but also where ivia, followed by Emma, Amelia, Sophia tered in 2019 was 14,668. This does not in- for this summer. He is in a system that will prov- there are a bunch of dif- and Emily. Some new names debuted on clude Saskatchewan mothers who gave hoping to have between ice that,” said Kuzub. ferent things for them to the top 20 lists. Bennett tied at number birth outside of the province. 30 to 50 of the sites ready Despite having his do, no matter if they are for May with another 20 hands full doubling his young or old,” said Kuzub. 14 February 5, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

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By Travis Longman The Melville Millionaires also retain Grasslands News $14,300. Team president Tammy Steven- son was very pleased with the amount raised, especially given the time re- When all the dust settled and all the straints. smoke cleared, a winner was crowned “I felt it went really well,” head coach in the Melville Millionaires’ progressive 50/50 draw. Owen and Michelle Wushke and general manager Mike Rooney says. of Moosomin, Saskatchewan were the “Kevin (Kirkwood) and his group did lucky winners of the jackpot which to- a good job coordinating. Things really taled $14,300. picked up this past week and seemed like “I am still in shock!” Michelle Wushke not only Melville but people throughout says. “We always wanted to take our fam- the province really took notice. Our play- ily on a trip to Hawaii, but with restric- ers and parents were a huge part of it. tions that’ll have to wait. We’re looking This has been a difficult year but I am at using some of it to work on finishing glad to see our players stay engaged to our basement and landscaping in spring help with this initiative; displays the but most probably will be put into sav- strong character we have in our group. ings for a family trip in the future,” she The outcome certainly assists our oper- finishes off by saying ations. It also gives a great start to re- “My husband has played hockey structuring our Player Education Fund.” his whole life and both our kids play The Millionaires are thankful for ev- hockey. I am originally from Esterhazy eryone who bought tickets in the draw. so couldn’t be happier to support a local They appreciate all the support during hockey team.” such challenging times.

Hockey champion 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Chris Petrichuk the Balcarres coach who works behind the scenes to bring Local arenas sign up for girls from 20 nearby communities, including Melville, together to create three all girl hockey teams has been recognized as hockey champion by WKH+RFNH\&DQDGD)RXQGDWLRQ7KURXJKKLVHIIRUWVWKHZRPHQ·VXQGHU 18, U18AA program has been resurrected in Melville. Petrichuk declined to Kraft Hockeyville contest be interviewed for a story. His wife says he is overwhelmed by the attention.

By Chris Ashfield Hockey League and the & Rally phase, which from your community’s nominations to the Kraft submit stories, photos or Grasslands News NHL Players’ Association runs until Feb. 14, where total rally points. Hockeyville and as of the comments on the com- in which communities points are earned through After the nomination beginning of February, munity arena they would compete to demonstrate an online contest. Each and rally phase ends arenas that have existing like to support. Simply A number of local area their commitment to the community can earn on Feb. 14, judges will community rally pages click the Find My Arena communities are hop- sport of ice hockey. The points when people sub- review all the nomina- on the Kraft Hockeyville link on the main page and ing to win the chance to winning community gets mit nomination stories, tions and gather the total website include Mel- enter the community they host an NHL game and a cash prize dedicated share to social media, scores. The top four final- ville, Fort Qu’Appelle, are searching for. receive $250,000 for im- to upgrading their local add photos or videos or a ists will be announced on Whitewood, Grenfell, Since the contest provements and updates home arena, as well as note, or react to the posts March 20 after which an Ochapowace, Balcarres, began in 2016, seven to their skating arena by the opportunity to host with emojis. Points vary online head-to-head vote Wolseley, Indian Head, Saskatchewan commu- winning the 2021 Kraft an NHL pre-season game. from one to 10 depend- will take place on April Ituna, Wapella, Moo- nities have been final- Hockeyville contest. Runners-up also get ing on the action taken. 9 with the winner being somin and Esterhazy. ists but none have even Kraft Hockeyville is smaller cash prizes to up- An excellent nomination announced on April 10. People are encouraged won the contest. Those an annual nation-wide grade their ice rinks. story will account for 80% A large number of to visit www.krafthock- that did make the final competition sponsored by The competition be- of the total score. The re- Saskatchewan commu- eyville.ca before the con- round were Wilcox (2008), Kraft Heinz, the National gins with the Nominate maining 20% will come nities have submitted test closes on Feb. 14 and +2&.(<9,//(

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Apparently priority is given to double-murderers over Is this a great time to be a sports fan, or is it Daily, fans hear of yawner transactions involving the age of 72.” more aptly put as a great time to be a couch po- bench-sitters or minor leaguers going from one team • Another one from Kaseberg: “The Super Bowl fea- tato? to another in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick two tures the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Right now, fans who can’t get enough hockey years from now, or some such blah, blah, blah, but the Chiefs. Both teams will have to change their offensive or basketball and for a few more days, NFL foot- Jets-Columbus deal had some flair and razzmatazz to it. nicknames soon. Tampa Bay will be the Nautical Entre- ball, should feel pretty good about all the enter- On one side you have Laine, the preneurs and Kansas City will be the tainment they’re receiving over the airwaves. blond-haired Finnish speedster with the Native American Bureaucrats.” In NHL hockey, every night is a rivalry game, big shot who came to the Jets with the Sports Column • Headline at @NOTSportsCenter: with the teams in closest proximity to each other No. 2 overall pick in 2016, and proceeded By Bruce Penton “BREAKING: Deshaun Watson rushed making up new divisions for this season. Also to live up to his billing — scoring 36, 44, to a Houston hospital for extensive new in this go-around, is the fact that teams will 30 and 28 goals in his first four seasons. concussion testing and brain exams compete only within their division, meaning On the other side you have Dubois, a after saying his No. 1 preference was every game has a little more meaning, and a lot 6-foot-2, 215-pound centre who was se- to play for the New York Jets.” more at stake. lected No. 3 overall in the same year • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: The Leafs and Canadiens and the Flames and as Laine, and, after one more season in “Among the worst reported Valentine’s Oilers are going to hook up enough times, that junior hockey, validated his credentials Day gifts, according to Dating.com, are fans in the stands or not, there will be two teams with seasons of 48, 61, and 49 points with wilted flowers, a pet hamster and an that know each other well, and since they both the Blue Jackets. online workout subscription. Somehow want to win, the old rivalry should be amped up Other than their offensive skills, not making the list: Jets season tick- to a fever pitch. And most of the games of this nature are on Laine and Dubois both had one other similarity: For ets.” television, so fans will be able to watch, they just different reasons, they both wanted a change of scenery. • Headline at TheOnion.com: “Home gym equipment won’t be able to plan that trip to attend a game in Reasons given for their unhappiness were never is still sold out everywhere, man hopes.” person. fully exposed. Laine, it’s believed, felt he deserved more • At Fark.com, on Amanda Gorman slated to recite That’s the huge difference this year. time on the Jets’ No. 1 line with centre Mark Scheifele. an original poem at this year’s Super Bowl: “Inaugural Since the powers that be in Ottawa don’t want Dubois reportedly had personality conflicts with coach poet astounds / Her work’s just as good as it sounds / folks traipsing all over the country and would John Tortorella (no surprise) and let the team know She’s won a new role, at her first Super Bowl / And that prefer no one crosses provincial borders, people early he wanted a new mailing address. puts her one up on the Browns.” who live in the gap aren’t going to head to Mon- When the inevitable trade was announced Jan. 24, • Chiefs coach Andy Reid, to reporters, on his 18 treal or Toronto, or even somewhere closer like both players expressed relief, and happiness. Laine NFL seasons working alongside new Texans coach Edmonton, Calgary or Winnipeg, to take in a would certainly be given top-line minutes in Colum- David Culley: “We had a few cheeseburgers together.’’ game. bus, one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NHL, and Another one from Kaseberg, via Twitter, on a po- I know it sounds daunting, but there’s always he would be playing under a familiar general manager, tential Packers-Chiefs matchup being a rematch of the next season, or if we’re to wait until everyone Jarmo Kekalainen, from his home country. Dubois, on first Super Bowl, in 1967: “So much has changed since has a dose of vaccine from this bunch of clowns the other hand, gives the Jets a strong one-two punch at then. The Rolling Stones were on tour, McDonalds was masquerading as a government, maybe they’ll be centre (with Scheifele) and is one of those rare players the most popular fast food and the country was bitterly done by 2036 or so. who welcomed a move to ‘Winterpeg’ because his folks divided politically.” The bad news is, you’re going to wear a deeper live in the Manitoba capital. His father, Eric, is an as- Care to comment? Email [email protected] groove on your couch than ever before, since sistant coach with the Manitoba Moose. you’re not supposed to really go anywhere, but Due to quarantine regulations, Dubois was expected the good news is, there’ll be plenty of room in to be on the sidelines for two full weeks before being that groove for your thicker than ever wallet! allowed to join his new team-mates; Laine, however, Is Hextall the next GM First off, you’re going to save a bunch of car- had only a few days’ restrictions before joining the Blue bon taxed gas money by simply staying home and Jackets. watching the games on TV. To settle the ‘who won the trade’ discussions, fans of the NHL’s Penguins? Secondly, you aren’t going to have to pay for will be watching the two players’ stats with great scru- a couple of nights in some swanky hotel, not to tiny. But the winner in a trade like this can’t be mea- mention the ridiculous bar tab that sometimes By Travis Longman to being a general man- sured in one season. Let’s look at it again five years Grasslands News comes along with such events, you know the from now and see who’s ahead. ager. He previously held story about the best laid plans and such. • Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Renegade: that role in Manchester You’re not going to have to take out a second “The Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament will have Last week Jim Ruther- of the American Hockey mortgage so you’re not in the nosebleed seats no pro-am component this year. Which makes it what? ford unexpectedly stepped League as well as the watching your favourite team take the ice and The Pebble Beach Bill Murray Has To Go Somewhere down as Pittsburgh Pen- NHLs Philadelphia Fly- you’re not going to require a $12 brew to wash Else To Act Like A Complete Jackass This Year Open?” guins General Manager. ers. Hextall is currently down some nacho chips smothered in some sort • @Mahoganyguy, on Twitter, after Tampa Bay beat Many names have been working as an advisor for of questionable cheese sauce. Green Bay to advance to the Super Bowl: “You just saw linked to be the new Gen- the Los Angeles Kings. You won’t have to visit the pro shop and pick ‘The Brady Bunch’ beat the Packers in ‘Mr Rodgers’ eral manager including Other people believed up the latest jersey with the latest superstar play- Neighbourhood.’” former Melville Million- to be linked to the job er’s name and number emblazoned on it, as well • Columnist Phil Mushnick, in the New York Post, aire Ron Hextall. are Jason Botterill, Chris as a cap, a toque, a bottle opener and a key-chain quoting a former Yankee: “But remember the wisdom Hextall is no stranger Drury, Mark Hunter as for your bud at home who couldn’t afford the trip. well as former Vancou- Parking won’t be an issue just as being ver Canucks General crammed into an uncomfortable seat behind and Manager Mike Gillis. The next to the most annoying people to ever attend a penguins hope to hire game won’t be a problem. 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The Saskatchewan Junior game featuring team Sherwood against team Sasktel. iant effort, the comeback would fall short for team Hockey League held its showcase this past weekend. Schell continued his hot play as he opened the Sasktel. Team Sherwood was off to the Saskmilk Cup. No, they did not violate any restrictions, the event was scoring for team Sherwood. Timon Prexler made it In the second Semifinal, Logan Linklater and held virtually. The games were broadcasted live on 2-0 before Team Sasktel replied with two of their own Narek Aleksanyan each had five points to steamroll many social media platforms including Twitch. to even up the contest at two. Adam Nobes put team team Global Ag Risk past team Viterrra 9-4. The Sask- All 12 SJHL clubs were represented at the event. Sherwood back up by one with 10 minutes to play but Milk Cup was set, team Global Ag Risk would face off They were divided into four teams. Team Global AG the lead was short lived. The game was tied after reg- against team Sherwood for all the milk. Risk, team Sherwood, team Viterra and team Sasktel. ulation, overtime solved nothing and a shootout was Team Global Ag Risk was up 2-1 after the first pe- Game one was between team Global Ag Risk and team required. In the shootout Holden Knight would finally riod but team Sherwood would battle back and take a Viterra. Joel Favreau made 18 saves on 21 shots for put team Sasktel away for good. Team Sherwood wins 3-2 lead. Logan Linklater would tie the contest at three. team Global Ag Risk but it was not enough as team 4-3 in a shootout. It was tied at five in the third period; each team would score twice in the third period and the championship Global Ag Risk could only manage to score once. Team The final game of the day was another close contest. game needed overtime. Viterra wins 3-1. Team Global Ag Risk edged team Sasktel 3-1. The semi- In the overtime period, Steven Kesslering of the Battleford North Stars was open in the slot and he Meet the Mils series took advantage of the opportunity to play hero, scor- ing the golden goal for team Global Ag Risk. The final score was 8-7. Logan Linklater had four points in the SaskMilk Dion Campbell a hockey family prodigy championship game and was named tournament Most Valuable Player. The tournament was done virtually but it featured was traded to Melville. perative for a successful he would work at the Pur- By Alan Hustak the live voices of some of Saskatchewan’s finest broad- Grasslands News Campbell instantly felt relationship.” suit of Excellence Hockey casters including Rod Pederson and Benny Walchuk at home with the Million- Campbell played with Academy as the head Calling a virtual contest was a first for Walchuck. aires. He appreciates how the Millionaires for a coach of the bantam AA Dion Campbell has “Some different numbers, but otherwise I tried welcoming the commu- season and a half. In his team. He held that role hockey in his blood. to prepare as I was doing a normal game,” Walchuk nity was to his family and first season they made until the COVID-19 pan- His sister Jessica had a says. “Just not as much down time between whistles cherishes all the friends it to the league champi- demic hit. lengthy hockey career to feel.” he made there to this day. onship against the Hum- When the pandemic including playing profes- Rod Pedersen is no stranger to calling virtual boldt Broncos. Some of shut down hockey, and “I believe having a Ju- games. He previously announced last year’s virtual sionally as well as rep- the majority of the world, nior A team in a smaller his teammates during SJHL playoffs as well as a virtual simulated version resenting Canada on the Campbell and his family city like Melville is awe- his tenure with the Mil- of the CFL season in 2020 which helped some CFL fans world’s stage. In addition decided to relocate back some for the community,” lionaires include Brett cope with a lost season. to Jessica, he has another to Rocanville. Campbell Campbell says. “The more Haacke, Brad Johnston, “It was fantastic!” Pedersen says “First of all, a sister named Gina; she is working as a teacher the players can interact Anthony Heuer, Curtis huge kudos to the SJHL’s production team led by Tan- played university hockey on Ochapowace First Na- with the people of Mel- Beech, Deder Klassen, ner Goetz because it was NHL quality. I get so into for the University of Re- tions Kakisiwew School. ville and give back to the and Derek Edwards. these games, it’s just like calling the real thing! I know gina Cougars. Dion’s Campbell is very community for their sup- He recalls his favou- the scouts won’t pay any attention to the results but brother Josh was well on thankful for the commu- port is excellent; whether rite memories of being for me it was great to hear the kids’ names again, and his way to a successful nity of Melville, all the it be by helping out with with the Millionaires will give the league some publicity because they’re going hockey career before his people who supported the minor hockey pro- always be the highway 10 through some extremely hard times. And a big con- life was tragically taken him. He calls it an unfor- gram, helping with com- rivalries. “We still played grats to Coach Brayden Klimosko for his Team Sher- much too soon in 2002. gettable experience. Stay munity fundraisers, being in the old stadium back wood winning the Sask Milk Cup in OT! Amazing.” Dion Campbell is the tuned for the next edi- role models, or being part then and I always en- The showcase is held each year, this was the first to son of Monique and Gary tion of the “Millionaires of the Big Brother pro- joyed the atmosphere.” be held virtually. As good as this event was, everyone Campbell. His hometown Alumni Series!” is Rocanvile, Saskatch- grams. Melville is a very He adds, “We met York- Is hoping next year it will be held with real players. ewan and he has played tight knit community ton in the South final one for both sides of the York- and everyone knows ev- year and met them again ton/Melville rivalry. He eryone, so the more the the following year in the started out playing for players can interact with playoffs. Those games the Terriers but during the community and get to were always special be- his 19 year old season he know one another is im- cause it brought the best out of us as players and of course we didn’t want to disappoint the fans. We were fortunate enough to win both those series, and move onto the league final.” Dion Campbell finished playing hockey in 2018. His playing days con- cluded in Germany. After he hung up the skates, Campbell, along with his wife and two children moved to Kelowna where

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By Elaine Ashfield enter their checklists online. use to protect birds and the places they need, today Grasslands News The GBBC takes place February 12 to 15 and tomorrow,” said Chad Wilsey (@ChadBWilsey), Ph.D., chief scientist at National Audubon Society. “In Visit birdcount.org return, studies tell us that pausing to observe birds, their sounds and movements, improve human health. As the winter isolation drags on, there are simple “The GBBC is a simple, welcoming project that Participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count is a ideas to brighten your days and lift your spirits. One both new and veteran birdwatchers enjoy,” win-win for birds and people.” of these – birdwatching – can be done either through a says David Bonter, with the Center This year there is a new way to send in an obser window from the warmth of your home or vehicle or for Engagement in Science and - also by adventuring outside to enjoy the sunshine and Nature at the Cornell Lab of Or- vation—through the Cornell Lab’s free Merlin Bird the beauties of nature. nithology. “Birds are everywhere ID app. If you use the app during the GBBC and Lots of people turned to birdwatching during the and can be counted in backyards, neigh- save a bird you’ve identified, it is also counted past year, seeking enjoyment and relaxation. Chicka- borhoods, suburban parks, wild areas, for the GBBC. As in the past, using the eBird dees, cardinals, finches and other birds are doing their and cities. Scientists need the eyes of platform on your mobile app and computer part to lift human spirits. the world to collect information about are still great ways to enter your data. Visit where the birds are.” our How to Participate page to learn more Just dive right in! During the 2020 GBBC, birdwatch- about entering your bird sightings. “Why not try something new?” says Steven Price, ers set new records for the event, Stay safe President of Birds Canada. “If you’re an experienced turning in nearly 250,000 lists of All participants are urged to watch birds birder, set yourself a challenge to see how many new birds seen, from more than 100 safely in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pan- birders you can get interested in counting on their countries, identifying nearly demic. That means following the health and own patch. 7,000 of the world’s estimated safety protocols for your area, not gathering in If you are just beginning to learn about the birds in 10,000 bird species. Data gath- large groups, and wearing masks if you’re unable to your yard, see if you can identify 3 new birds (or 5 new ered by the GBBC and other remain at least six feet apart from others. To learn birds or 10 new birds!). Check out the resources on survey projects highlight more about how to take part in the Great Backyard The Roost at www.birdscanada.org/the-roost for more changes in the numbers Bird Count, visit birdcount.org suggestions.” and distribution of wild The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint The 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) birds over time. is a great opportunity for all budding birdwatchers project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and bird-count veterans to use their skills. People from Birds make us happy National Audubon Society and Birds Can- around the world count the birds they see for at least “By participating in the Great Backyard Bird ada and is made possible in part by found- 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, and then Count, community scientists contribute data that we ing sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited. Kelliher school placed under ‘Hold and Secure’ after assault

Sgt. Travis Adams and found out the driver was disqual- RCMP were contacted by a man to re- your safe ride home options. Melville-Ituna Detachments ified for an impaired charge in 2019. port his shop broken into near Melville. • If you see a driver that you suspect is RCMP arrested the driver and was re- RCMP continue to investigate. impaired, pull over safely and call 911 to Reporting period: Jan. 27 to Feb. 3 leased for court. A man contacted the RCMP to re- report the driver as part of the Report Melville and Ituna detachment dealt Mischief/Theft/Assault/Fraud port the back window of his truck was Impaired Drivers (RID) program. smashed while parked in Melville. Licencing and Registration with 67 occurrences over the past week. RCMP responded to Kelliher School RCMP continue to investigate. • The sub-focus this month is on peo- Traffic after a student had assaulted a teacher. If you have information related to The school was placed in “Hold and Se- ple driving while suspended or unreg- During this time, Melville and Ituna these mischiefs, thefts, or frauds please istered. Many suspensions result from cure”, in an attempt to locate the stu- contact your local RCMP Detachment, detachment responded to 36 reported oc- unsafe driving behaviours, such as im- currences or traffic stops that resulted dent. The student was later located at call 310-RCMP for immediate response, paired driving. in 19 Charges and 10 Warnings. a grandparent’s residence. The teacher or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- • Police will be watching for people driv- RCMP spoke to two drivers regard- had minor injuries and RCMP continue 222-TIPS (8477). ing with suspended licences and people ing a collision between their vehicles in to investigate. February is Impaired Driving Melville. No injuries and officer discre- RCMP responded to a shoplifter com- driving uninsured vehicles (unregis- tion used. plaint at a business in Melville. The and Registration focus Month tered plates). A person called RCMP to report a col- twelve-year-old male was warned and Impaired Driving • A driver’s licence, registration and in- lision with a deer. No injuries. parent was contacted. • Impaired driving is responsible for surance are mandatory to drive a motor RCMP attended a single vehicle colli- A caller contacted the RCMP re- more deaths on Saskatchewan roads vehicle on public roads in Saskatche- sion near Highway 10 and McKim road. garding several snowmobilers on their than any other factor. wan. The registered owner was located and property near Fenwood. The property • Always plan a safe ride home. Choose a • Automatic licence plate readers reported the vehicle stolen. The vehicle has “No Trespassing” signs. RCMP con- designated driver, take a cab/rideshare, (ALPRs) make it easier for law enforce- was towed from the location. RCMP con- tinue to investigate and are reminding hop on a bus, call a designated driving ment to quickly and efficiently identify tinue to investigate. snowmobilers be respectful of private service or stay the night. Download the risky drivers/vehicles, helping keep our RCMP stopped a vehicle for speeding property. SGI Safe Ride App to help keep track of roads safe.

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Temperatures plum- meted below -30 degrees last week, creating an ideal opportunity for Broadview School to en- courage its students to curl up under a cozy blan- ket with a good book. Jan. 27 was Family Lit- eracy Day in Canada and it also marked the start of Broadview’s One School One Book program.

The SCC purchased a 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 copy of Frindle, by An- Book Bingo drew Clements for each Programs like “Book Bingo” and “One School family in PreK-Grade 6. One Book” foster a love of reading for students at Over the next few weeks, Broadview School. families will read a chap- ter together at home each read to, students are con- bingo board. Parents can day. tinuously being exposed also share photos to be Homework and in- to valuable literacy les- posted on a giant Bingo school activities will sons.” bulletin board at the accompany the reading In addition to this, stu- school. assignment. dents are also encouraged “We organize these School staff said the to participate in Book programs to promote One School One Book ini- tiative encourages family Bingo. reading within our school bonding and promotes lit- Each student received and community,” Forster eracy. a Bingo board worksheet explained. “Students have been with ideas such as “Read “What we are hoping excited to go home and a book about animals,” to build at Broadview read with their families,” “Read to a pet,” or “Read School is the love of liter- teacher Taylor Forster under a table.” acy and lifelong readers told Grasslands News. Students will receive a through programs such “While reading or being prize for completing their as these.” SUBMIT NEWS OR SPORTS Email it to [email protected]

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Being stuck at home might use or need some money. Possessions and and destruction.” the one and love the other, needs for food, clothing, because of the pandemic day. money promise security In Matthew 6:19,24, or he will be devoted to and shelter. He gives us has made me face the Hoarding is defined and contentment, but in Jesus warns, “Do not store one and despise the other. our daily bread and calls truth that I need to do as a persistent difficulty our craving for them, we up for yourselves treasures You cannot serve both God us to pursue righteous- some painting. I have a parting with possessions may wander away from on earth, where moths and and Money.” ness, godliness, faith, new gallon of paint ready even when their actual our faith in God. rust destroy, and where Our contentment is love, steadfastness, and for needed touch-ups value is questionable. 1 Timothy 6:7-9 re- thieves break in and steal. found in fighting the good gentleness. These are to and closet doors. Feeling A hoarding disorder is minds us, “For we No one can serve two mas- fight of faith. Our heav- be the treasures of our I should start with the when one has an exces- brought nothing into the ters. Either he will hate enly Father knows our hearts. closet doors in my bed- sive accumulation of little world, and we can take room, I realized the closet real value, but the collec- nothing out of the world. inside also needs paint- tion is perceived as too But if we have food and ing. important to part with. clothing with these, we I told Ed, my old neigh- Possessions like money will be content. But those Melville’s Churches bor in Saskatchewan, that are hard to keep in the who desire to be rich fall Welcome You cleaning out my closet right balance. How many into temptation, into a would cause me too much possessions do we need? snare, into many senseless stress. The painting will What should we keep or and harmful desires that 0HOYLOOH$QJOLFDQ/XWKHUDQ(FXPHQLFDO %(7+$1<(9$1*(/,&$/ have to wait. save? What should we plunge people into ruin &RPPXQLW\0$/(& 0,66,21$5<&+85&+ Ed said that it should discard or give to another * * * WK$YH: 4XHHQ6W²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ not take me long to empty who could use our stuff or Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. )HENo Service the closet with an eye to needs it more than we do? VALLEY ALLIANCE &KXUFK2IÀFH )HE Worship Service 10:30 a.m. recycling, fixing, clean- Part of our sinful na- CHURCH Fort Qu’Appelle 673$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ ing or mending articles. I ture is the desire to have UG$YH(2IÀFH3K 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ 2IÀFH+RXUV0RQ7KXUVDPQRRQ 115 - 11th Ave. W. should be able to trash or more than enough. It Sunday service 10:30 a.m. 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K Service is also available on YouTube and will be 3DVWRU.LP6KHUZLQZZZVWSDXOVPHOYLOOHFD donate some of my junk is often seen as wise to )HEDP3DULVK:RUVKLSDQG6XQGD\6FKRRO HPDLOPSF#VDVNWHOQHW and have a smaller accu- store up, stash away, col- livestreamed. Please call the church at 306-332-5807 DW6W3DXO·V www.facebook.com/melvillepentchurchsk for information regarding COVID-19 regulations mulation of stuff to put lect, stockpile and accu- )HESP&RQÀUPDWLRQ&ODVV )HE,Q3HUVRQ6HUYLFH or check our website: valleyalliance.ca AOO6DLQWV·UHPDLQV&/26('IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLS 3OHDVHMRLQXVRQ)DFHERRNDW0HOYLOOH3HQWHFRVWDO&KXUFK back in a newly painted mulate possessions and 6W3DXO·VUHPDLQV23(1IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLSZLWKDPD[LPXP closet. capacity of 30 people. All services can be streamed live on *22'6+(3+(5'/87+(5$1&+85&+ De-cluttering and Facebook page Sunday mornings. Sunday morning live streams start at 10:50 a.m. WK$YH:²3K downsizing have been 3DVWRU'RXJ6FKPLUOHU simple for Ed. He and facebook.com/gslcmelville Ruby have not moved in ),56781,7('&+85&+ 6XQGD\Vat 10:30 a.m. Online Facebook Worship 5th Ave. E. & King St. 40 years. His downsizing 2IÀFH+RXUV has been painless in that Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 noon 67*(25*(·68.5$,1,$1 he has not had to face 3K &$7+2/,&&+85&+ WHITEWOOD AND AREA 5HY%ULDQ0HH3K Corner of 3rd Ave. E. & Manitoba St. parting with the stockpile ZHEVLWHÀUVWXQLWHGPHOYLOOHRUJ Fr. Basil Malowany of items that might have KNOX ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN EDVLOPDORZDQ\#JPDLOFRP² PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH $OOVHUYLFHVKDYHEHHQSUSPENDED value some day. When in XQWLOIXUWKHUQRWLFH Services - 10:00 a.m. *February Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. )HE 6XQGD\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy doubt about keeping or Rev. Seon Ok Lee )HE 6XQGD\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy trashing something, Ed NEW LIFE ST. 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Mervin Donald Herman Eileen Mae Jeannot Livestock Notice to Creditors Obituary Nov. 24, 1931 – Jan. 21, 2021 Obituary May 23, 1944 - Jan. 29, 2021 CHAROLAIS BULL SALE, Friday, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Feb. 19, Whitewood Auction Mart. In the Estate of Eleanore It is with great sadness Eileen Mae Jeannot 40 yearling and 2-year-old bulls. Gladys Sedlovitch, late of Melville, that we announce the passing passed away peacefully, Contact Kevin at Bar H Charolais, in the province of Saskatchewan, of Mervin (Donald) Herman, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the Grenfell, Sask., 306-697-8771. deceased. 33-2p All claims against the beloved husband of Irene Moosomin Long Term Care above estate, duly verified by statu- Herman of Melville, SK. He Home. tory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, passed away peacefully with Eileen was predeceased Farmland must be sent to the undersigned his family by his side at St. by her parents, Grover and before the 26th day of February, Paul Lutheran Home, Melville, Elizabeth Blunt. Eileen is LAND FOR RENT, spring 2021. SW 2021. 10-22-05 W2, RM of Cana #214. FISHER & SCHMIDT on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. survived by her husband of Open to offers. Call or texts, 306- LAW OFFICE Don was born on the fam- 59 years, Joe; sister, Bet- 730-0661. 1-4p Barristers & Solicitors Box 2980 ily homestead near the Duff ty McCormick (Morgan); WANTED TO RENT – Farmland 128 - 4th Ave. East area on Nov. 24, 1931, and and brother, Gerald Blunt. near Melville. Cash rent. Prefer 3 - 5 Melville, Sask. year term. 306-631-1586. 51-8p S0A 2P0 received his education at Duff Eileen leaves behind her four 52-2c VFKRRO'RQZDVFRQ¿UPHGDW boys, Brad (Sharon), Robert the Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 2, 1946. He met (Charlene), Keith (Jessica) Auction NOTICE TO CREDITORS the love of his life, Irene Daunheimer, and they united in and Brian (Gaylene). She will be forever remembered by In the Estate of Joseph Enos QUICK SOLD AUCTION Brinkworth, late of Balcarres, marriage on Oct. 25, 1956. Together they had three daugh- her many grandchildren, Kyle (Alyssa), Kristen, Kelsie, Serving Southeast Saskatchewan. Sask., deceased. ters, Gloria, Mardell and Joy. Jakob, Paige, Regan, Dryden, Carsten, Jax; and was a Let us help you sell your items, get- All claims against the above In 1964 Don started his life career at the Co-op in Fen- doting great-grandma to Penny, Maguire and Lawson. ting you the best possible price in estate, duly verified by statutory dec- the least amount of time. Items will laration and with particulars and val- wood and was later transferred to Melville. He proudly Eileen grew up in the Poplar Grove district attending get Canada-wide coverage with our uation of security held, if any, must served the community until he retired in 1991. Don was school at Woodside and Langbank schools eventually Online auction. be sent to the undersigned before Specializing in antiques, vintage the 22nd day of February, 2021. a faithful church member who loved the Lord. He served meeting the love of her life, Joe Jeannot, whom she married GATTINGER LAW OFFICE and collectible items of all kinds. on Oct. 6,1962. Together they raised their family and creat- Barrister and Solicitor and held many positions at Zion Lutheran Church including Certified personal property ap- ed a thriving farm including purebred cattle raising Polled Box 2620 VHFUHWDU\¿QDQFLDOVHFUHWDU\XVKHUHOGHUDQGWUXVWHH'RQ SUDLVHU'RQ·WWKURZDQ\WKLQJDZD\ Melville, Sask. was a member and proud supporter of the Melville Senior Herefords in the early years and Black Angus later on. until you talk to us. S0A 2P0 Free consultations call Eileen was a dedicated mother and farm wife. She also had Solicitor for the Executors of the Centre and was honoured to have served as their president. 306-728-5552 or 306-730-7310 Estate. 42-2c He will also be remembered as a loving and caring father a career as a nurses’ aid in both the Whitewood Hospital quicksoldauctions.com and husband. and Whitewood Care Home. PL#508277 Don enjoyed farming, bowling, dancing, playing cards, A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at a later date 51-8p gardening, baseball, curling, having coffee with his buddies when meeting restrictions allow for larger gatherings. A Notice and telling a good joke but most of all, spending time with QRWL¿FDWLRQ ZLOO EH SURYLGHG LQ WKH ORFDO QHZVSDSHU 7KH For Rent NOTICE his family. He would often tell us that we made him happy family would like to express a sincere thank you to Dr. W. Under the provisions of The twice, “once when we come and once when we go”. Roets, Dr. H. Van Der Merwe and the staff of the Moosomin FOR RENT – Balcarres Housing Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Long Term Care facility for their enduring care and support. Authority has a 1 bedroom seniors Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given Don leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 64 suite available for rent. For more that 102094016 Saskatchewan years, Irene; their daughters, Gloria Rainkie of Hope, B.C.; information contact Anne Marie Ltd. has applied to the Saskatche- Mardell (Darvin) Skowronski of Yorkton, SK; and Joy (Chris) Moulding at 306-335-7638. wan Liquor and Gaming Authority %HOODRI:LQQLSHJ0%'RQZDVEOHVVHGZLWK¿YHJUDQG 52-12tfc (SLGA) for a Restaurant Permit LITZENBERGER – In memory of to sell alcohol in the premises FOR RENT – 1- and 2-bedroom children, Alison (Murray) Wright, Amanda (Steve) Cameron, Val, Jan. 2, 2002; and Caroline, known as High Plains Grill & Sa- DSDUWPHQWV LQ 6TXLUH·V &RXUW Memorium Feb. 1, 2001. loon at 208 Stanley St., Cupar, Ashley Skowronski, Kayla (Kyle) Nagy and Brittany Bella Melville. Appliances included. Phone One by one they go before us SK, S0G 0Y0. (Danny Martens); six great-grandchildren, Sereena, Nicole, 306-728-3652, 306-728-3539 or They are fading like the dew, Written objections to the grant- 306-607-9071. 49-8tfp Trystan, Bryson, Adalynn and Lexi; his sisters, Eileen Kirk %XWZHNQRZWKH\·UHZDWFKLQJ  ing of the permit may be filed with and Audrey Bender; sister-in-law Mary Herman; as well as R·HUXV    ABERNETHY HOUSING Authority SLGA not more than two weeks numerous nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased They, the good, the fair, the true. has one 2 bedroom seniors suite from the date of first publication of They are waiting for us only and two 1 bedroom duplex apts this notice. Every person filing a by his father, Jacob; his mother, Louise; sister Dorothy Where no pain can ever mar, available for rent. For more informa- written objection with SLGA shall (in infancy); brother Ronald Herman; and brothers-in-law, Dear ones who left us lonely tion contact Anne Marie Moulding, state their name, address and Cameron Kirk and Ronald Bender. Watch us through the gates ajar. housing manager, at 306-335-7638. telephone number in printed form, There a father, there a mother 42-12tfc as well as the grounds for the ob- “ You have made a lasting impression forever in our Gone within those gates ajar. jection(s). Petitions must name a FOR RENT – Nice 2-bedroom apart- hearts.” Love you forever and always, Dad, Grandpa and –Missed and remembered by Lydia. contact person, state grounds and ment in Melville with fridge, stove, air Great-Grandpa XOXO 1-1p be legible. Each signatory to the pe- conditioning, free laundry and plug- tition and the contact person must A funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at in parking. With off-suite storage. provide an address and telephone Zion Lutheran Church, Melville with the Rev. Don Koch For inquires please call 306-260- number. Frivolous, vexatious or Card of Thanks 7447. 49-4p RI¿FLDWLQJ 7KH RUJDQLVW 'RURWK\ +HUPDQ SOD\HG WKH competition-based objections with- in the beverage alcohol industry hymns “Near to the Heart of God”, Just as I Am, without We wish to express our sincer- may not be considered, and may One Plea”, “O Take My Hand, Dear Father” and “How Great est thanks to the following ... Province Wide be rejected by the Saskatchewan • doctors and nurses on 1 West ward Liquor and Gaming Licensing Com- Thou Art”. Interment followed at Melville City Cemetery with at Yorkton Hospital (special thanks NORDAL LIMOUSIN and Angus mission, who may refuse to hold a Amanda Cameron, Ashley Skowronski, Kayla Nagy, Kyle to Chrystal, Amber and Brooklyn) 2021 Bull Sale. Feb. 18 Saskatoon hearing. BERES – In loving memory of my for the compassionate care they Nagy, Brittany Bella, Trystan Rainkie, Chris Bella and Livestock Sales Saskatoon SK offer- Write to: husband, Albert, Dec. 31, 1928 - provided to Ferdinand (Ferd) in Darvin Skowronski as pallbearers. ing 87 2-year-old Limousin, Black Saskatchewan Liquor and Feb. 4, 2016. his final moments and the support Angus and Red Angus. Catalogue Gaming Authority Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral What would I give to clasp his they extended to our family; hand online at www.nordallimousin.com Box 5054 Home Melville and Whitewood. ‡ VWDII DW &KULVWLH·V )XQHUDO +RPH Contact Rob Garner 306 946 7946. Regina, Sask. His happy face to see, (special thanks to Luke) for their Rob Garner Box 85, Simpson SK. 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By Emily Fulford Bakke has also taken part in making quilts for a then work as a team to sew the tops together. Grasslands News unique purpose which is to provide the friends and “In making quilts you start with yardage, usually family of those who have departed with the peace of cotton,” explains Bakke. mind of knowing that loved ones were shown care and “You cut the fabric into pieces which are specified There are still some cold days ahead this winter, respect after passing. by the pattern. You sew the pieces into blocks. but things just got a little warmer in the City of Mel- “A few years ago, the Melville and District Quilters The blocks are sewn together to make the quilt top. ville. Lorna Bakke and a group of ladies from the local Guild made two quilts for St. Paul Home here in Mel- A batting and backing are quilted together with the community are making some beautiful hand-crafted ville. They were dignity quilts that they use to cover top. The final step is the binding to finish the edges of quilts which were on display recently at Melville Com- bodies when they are removed from the units. the quilt.” munity Works and will be donated to charity. The previous quilts were getting worn from laun- Innovative Quilting does the finishing touches of “We do many quilts for donation,” explains Bakke. dering. They asked us if we would make two more to adding the batting and binding the quilts and then “The Victoria Quilts Canada Organization donates replace the ones they have.” they’re ready for the delivery truck. to cancer patients and we do quilts for them. We also There are two separate groups who make the quilts It’s quite a lot of work and takes a number of people donate quilts to families who have had fires or other together, first choosing the patterns they plan to use to make a quilt but in the end, it’s worth the effort be- devastating things happen to them.” and then purchasing materials. The group members cause the results are often quite stunning works of art.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Amend Zoning Bylaw Pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the District of Katepwa gives notice to amend Bylaw 2014-06, known as the Zoning Bylaw as follows: INTENT To modify the Zoning District Map attached to and forming part of the Zoning Bylaw by rezoning Lot 2, Block 7, Plan 102009990 in Katepwa Beach from HDR- High Density Residential to RR-Resort Residential. AFFECTED LAND The affected land is legally described as Lot 2, Block 7, Plan 102009990 and is outlined in bold dashed line on the map below. The lot is located in Katepwa Beach.

(0,/<-$1()8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 REASON Quilts for a cause To accommodate the subdivision of the lot into two These volunteer ladies make quilts for charity. From left are Maraget Cook, Marie Abel, Lorraine Otten- (2) sites and allow for single detached dwellings to be breit, Erica Kuntz, Tammy Nixon, Marie Welke, Lorna Bakke, Betty Kotzer, Donna Zorn, Avis Gosling, proposed on the lots. PUBLIC INSPECTION Vicky Kohnen and Shirley Karius. Any person may inspect the bylaw online at www. katepwabeach.ca or by contacting the District of Katepwa Office between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday to make arrangements to review the documents. Copies of the bylaw will be made available at cost. LOOK HERE! PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 16th day You just proved even small ads get noticed of February, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Katepwa Council 1-844-GNG-NEWS – DGV#JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD Chambers located at 41 Elm Street, Katepwa Beach to receive submissions, written or verbal on the proposed bylaw. Council will consider written comments received at the hearing, or that are delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office prior to the hearing. Due to provincial regulations restricting the size of gatherings, virtual attendance will be available. For further information please contact Gail E. Sloan, CAO at 306-332-6645 or [email protected] Cat, Skidsteer and Dumptruck work Issued at the District of Katepwa this 20th day of January, 2021 Terry Halushka Gail E. Sloan, CAO 306-621-2588306-621-2588 Yorkton,Yorkton, SK

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