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By Sarah Pacio 4-Plex, Water Treatment Plant, have a combined capacity of ada’s Low Carbon Economy fire had previously hired two Grasslands News Cowessess Community Educa- 321 kW and will generate 390 Fund covered 75 per cent of the Cowessess citizens to join their tional Centre, and Chief Henry MWh of solar power annually. cost and SkyFire Energy was company full time, and the S. Delorme Mall. The systems The Government of Can- contracted for the project. Sky- company hired an additional Cowessess celebrated the four community members to official completion of its Com- assist with the recent project. munity Solar Energy Project Not only did the project on July 13. create jobs for band members, “Cowessess First Nation is it will also reduce future op- on the path to becoming one erating costs for the nation of the greenest Nations in Sas- through SaskPower’s Net Me- katchewan,” Chief Cadmus tering program. Annual sav- Delorme said. “Renewable en- ings will be directed first to ergy speaks to our traditional pay down project costs; savings values of land stewardship and thereafter will be redirected to environmental sustainability underfunded social areas. and allows us to think of our Installation of the solar ar- future generations in the way rays began earlier this year our previous generations have and the project’s completion thought about us.” was celebrated with a gather- The First Nation has al- ing at Cowessess Community ready demonstrated that in- Education Centre on Tues- volvement in the renewable day morning. Chief Delorme energy industry is a priority and First Nation elders were through its establishment and joined by emcee Daphne Kay, expansion of a hybrid energy Community Energy Specialist centre near Regina. As a fur- for Cowessess. The program ther step, Cowessess imple- began with a grand entry and mented a Community Solar honor song, followed by pre- Project on the reserve north of sentations from guest speak- Broadview. ers David Kelly, founder and A federal grant enabled the CEO of SkyFire, and Jessica First Nation to install solar ar- 6RODUSRZHUWXUQHGRQ FACEBOOK | GRASSLANDS NEWS Nixon, Cowessess’ project di- rays at five community build- &KLHI&DGPXV'HORUPH IDUOHIW VWRRGZLWKWZR\RXWKRQ7XHVGD\PRUQLQJDVWKH\WXUQHG rector. The event concluded ings. A total of 803 solar panels with Chief Delorme turning on were placed at the Adminis- RQWKHWUDQVIRUPHUWRHQHUJL]HWKHVRODUSDQHOVDW&RZHVVHVV&RPPXQLW\(GXFDWLRQ&HQWUH the transformer to energize the tration Office, Seniors Centre 7KLVPDUNHGWKHRIÀFLDOODXQFKRI&RZHVVHVV)LUVW1DWLRQ·V&RPPXQLW\6RODU(QHUJ\3URMHFW Education Centre.
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The Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times and Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun We hope you have a fun, fabulous and safe summer! 2 July 16, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Fort reprimands Regina for waste water dumping
By Alan Hustak says he first learned of the Grasslands News dumping from his wife who was watching the news on television. That The town of Fort the town was given no Qu’Appelle has repri- alert whatsoever he said manded the City of Re- was both unacceptable gina for what council and discourteous. “The calls the Queen city’s lakes are in tough enough “unacceptable,” and “dis- shape, they don’t need courteous” practice of sewage coming down the releasing diluted sewage system,” he said. &+5,6$6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 into the Qu’Appelle River Prince William Drive The City of Regina has without telling anyone. Construction crews have been working on Prince William Drive all week preparing the street for already issued an apol- It also calls on Regina new pavement. The $294,000 project is being paid for with $215,000 from the 2021 budget and the ogy for not letting down- to “to make appropriate remaining $78,932 coming from a surplus account. stream users know and capacity upgrades to its says it is reviewing its sewage and waste water operating procedures “to treatment systems,” to cussed the next steps,” he he agreed. “Generally, expect “a whole lot of per cent of nitrogen pollu- ensure a prompter notifi- deal with the problem. said. “We are continually having that untreated impact,” on the water- tion in the Fishing Lakes cation in the future.” Since 2014, Regina has investing in our waste- source going into a down- shed, because the sew- Curtis Downy, the which results in heavy allowed hundreds of thou- water and storm sewer stream body is not what age released was diluted. city’s director of Water, algae blooms, originates sands of cubic metres of system to reduce the risk we like to see.” But Boyle Scientific studies have Waste and Environment sewage to be discharged of future wastewater by- said the WSA doesn’t repeatedly shown that 70 in Regina. says the delay in contact- into the Calling Lakes passes.” ing downstream users watershed, the most re- Water Security Agency was because the city cent incident following spokesman Patrick Boyle, Shift into needs time to analyze the a storm last month that however, said the agency Lease◊ or finance† from results of tests conducted dumped 70 mm of rain on wasn’t informed by the by the Water Security city until four days after drive the city. That amount of Agency. “The city wanted the sewage had been di- sales event 0 % rain in such a short pe- to make sure we provided on select models riod was more than Re- verted. “There was an accurate data and dis- issue with notifications,” gina’s sewer system and water treatment plant could handle. Conse- Hon. Warren Kaeding PAg. quently enough storm and MLA for Melville-Saltcoats wastewater to fill three Minister of Environment Olympic sized swimming pools was diverted into Phone: 306-728-3881 Wascana Creek. [email protected] 2021 TUCSON In a letter to Regina’s OFFICE HOURS Get for Mayor Sandra Masters, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 0% 72 Mayor Gus Lagace writes financing months† on all 2021 TUCSON models “Each time the City of finance $500 * Regina has released sew- Plus get a purchase credit age or untreated water Example selling price of $27,549 on the 2.0L Essential FWD into Wascana Creek it Standard key features include: • Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping Assist has blamed heavy rains • 7.0" touch-screen display with Apple CarPlayTM TM and inadequate capacity BROADVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY and Android Auto at its McCarthy pump Ultimate model shown Ƈ Selling price: $40,257 station. However, given the obvious regularity BRANCH HOURS of heavy rains occurring Monday - 2 to 5 p.m. in Regina, it is clearly unreasonable for the Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, 3 to 6 p.m. 2021 KONA city to state heavy rains Friday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, 2 to 5 p.m. Get for are ‘unexpected’ or ‘un- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 0% 72 common.’ This begs the the library is closed financing months† on all 2021 KONA models question whether the city Example selling price of $23,249 on the 2.0L Essential FWD takes seriously its moral *Hours updated as of July 12, 2021 Standard key features include: • Roof side rails and legal obligations to • 7.0" touch-screen display with Apple CarPlayTM the environment and its 515 Main Street, Broadview and Android AutoTM 306-696-2414 downstream neighbours.” [email protected] Ultimate model shown Ƈ Mayor Gus Lagace Selling price: $34,457
Notice of Proposed XPLORNET Telecommunications Facility Description: As part of the public consultation process required by the Innovation, Science and 2021 ELANTRA Lease the Essential manual for: Economic Development Canada (ISED), XPLORNET Communications Inc. is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 45.0 metre self-support tower and $ 50 at 1.49% ancillary radio equipment in order to provide dependable internet services to the Rural Municipality of weekly for 48 months with $495 down◊ Grayson No. 184. Standard key features include: Proposed Tower Location Address: NW 26-21-4W2 Ext 2 / Title # 149054182/ Parcel# 141000916 • Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines • 8.0" touch-screen display with Apple CarPlayTM Coordinates: N 50.841477°, W -102.468683° and Android AutoTM Location Map For More Information: Tawny Verigin Proposed Ultimate model with Tech package shown Ƈ Location Selling price: $30,357 c/o Cypress Land Services Inc. Agents to XPLORNET Additional information: • Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499. Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street Charges may vary by dealer. • Active and veteran military personnel receive up to $750 in price adjustments±. Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 Visit hyundaicanada.com/military telephone: 1-855-301-1520 e:[email protected] PH: 306-783-8080 TF:1-800-565-0002
hyundaicanada.com 115 Palliser Way, Yorkton, SK The public is welcome to comment on the www.yorktonhyundai.com proposal by the end of the business day on Dealer License # 323917
◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2021 TUCSON 2.0L Essential FWD/2021 ELANTRA Essential manual with an annual lease rate of 0%/1.49%. Total lease obligation is $11,295/$10,955. Weekly lease payment of August 16, 2021, with respect to this matter. $79/$50 for a 33/48-month walk-away lease. Down payment of $0/$495 and first monthly payment required. Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,825/$1,725, levies and all applicable charges (excluding GST/PST). Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, licence fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 16,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on new in-stock 2021 TUCSON 2.0L Essential FWD/2021 KONA 2.0L Essential FWD models with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0. Selling price is $27,549/$23,249. Weekly payments are $88/$75 for 72/72 months. $0/$0 down payment required. Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination charge of $1,825/$1,825, levies and all applicable charges (excluding GST/PST). Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, licence fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. *Finance payment shown for the 2021 TUCSON 2.0L Essential FWD includes the finance purchase credit of $500. Finance purchase credit is applied before taxes and is calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. ƇPrice of model shown: 2021 TUCSON Ultimate AWD Magnetic Grey/2021 KONA Ultimate AWD Pulse Red/2021 ELANTRA Ultimate Intense Blue with Tech package is $40,257/$34,457/$30,357. Price includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,825/$1,825/$1,725, levies and all applicable charges (excluding GST/ XPLORNET SITE CODE: SK3951 – Waldron 2 PST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, licence fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ◊†*ƇOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Vehicle colour is subject to availability. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.I. and a full tank of gas. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. ±Certain restrictions apply. Customers must present their proof of military relationship and I.D. at time of purchase to receive special price discount off their purchase. Program subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com/military or see dealer for complete details. ™/®The Hyundai name, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned or licensed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV July 16, 2021 3
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By Emily Jane Fulford were hospitalized due to <2&!@T<£@¥f!2+38T!90W Grasslands News COVID-19 in June. Of that number, the public 65 per cent of them had not been V f!W1W that availability may vaccinated at all, 30 per-cent had The message is clear: get vacci- be more of a motive for this sort received their first dose only and V6W1Wf '8-;!+','1' nated. However, receiving a second of suggestion than safety. It would a mere 5 per cent have had both 386!8!&'-2(381!ধ326,32'V¤f¥f dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is be- be difficult to argue with this rea- vaccines. While it may be a scary coming a daunting task for many PLUS:$,33£-96£!@9T;330-2+T;330 soning due to the fact that earlier thought that anybody who has had as pharmacies are short on new 3!&-2+T,8'9,-2+T£3>!$'T''8 this year, the drug companies re- both vaccines got the virus at all, shipments and many are booking !8&'29T!2;''2T,3>!2&,-2'T sponsible for creating the vaccine the numbers are still a clear indi- up appointments within hours of 8!$;389T!89T!2&8<$09W provided a suggested time frame cator of how drastically the odds receiving orders. between doses that differed from shift from zero to one to two doses In a press release dated July 12, what the Canadian government V !;6W1W'8='&-2;,' in comparison to the risk factor. 2021, The Saskatchewan Health Au- deemed satisfactory by a 12 week !2+38 !££l£-1-;'&ধ$0';9f93£&;,!; “The numbers are clear: vac- thority (SHA) announced that they differential. In fact, for hundreds &!@(831#8'!0(!9;;39'££3<;m cines protect us from COVID-19, have 60,000 appointments available of thousands of Canadians, being and being fully immunized is the for first and second dose immuniza- vaccinated in keeping with the best way to protect yourself, your tions for all three vaccines, Pfizer, manufacturers recommendations loved ones and your community Moderna and AstraZeneca at var- was not even permitted. So it is 21073EE0 from serious illness and death,” ious clinics throughout the prov- no surprise that residents remain ince. Here’s the tricky part; while sceptical of the recent trend in mix- said the SHA in a statement. “Im- back in May when things were ing and matching doses. munization remains your best de- really heating up with first dose Anybody who has attempted to fense against COVID-19. As much Pfizer vaccinations in the Parkland book an appointment for the sec- progress as we’ve made towards region, suddenly the tables turned ond Pfizer vaccine dose in Melville immunizing the province, we will in June and July when patients or Yorkton can likely attest to the continue to see COVID-19 transmis- started to try to book second doses. fact that it is a far cry from the sion over the summer, particularly Signs were popping up, a shipment rapid in-and-out service of the first among unvaccinated populations. was in but not of Pfizer, this time this last spring. For them, the slo- The Saskatchewan Health Author- it was Moderna. As a result, many gan “Finish the Fight & Get Fully ity (SHA) encourages all residents are still waiting to receive their Immunized” is easier said than to be immunized with both doses as second Pfizer dose. done, especially for those who do soon as you are eligible.” While some individuals have not have access to transportation If drastic measures are not taken decided to mix vaccines for their or are susceptible to side effects to stock local pharmacies and clin- second dose, one concern is that and would prefer to receive the ics in smaller communities, the the initial information provided second close to home so as to avoid suggestions may simply be too dif- by health officials was that it was operating a vehicle just after being ficult for residents to live up to the imperative that individuals receive vaccinated. expectation to get fully vaccinated the same vaccine for both doses. The numbers in favour of im- if they do not have the ability to Changing the rules this late in the munization certainly don’t lie. The drive to a major center such as Re- game could raise suspicions from SHA reported that 102 residents gina in search of that second dose.
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CHILD FIND SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED *contribute to the safety of children in your community *call today: 1-800-513-FIND (3463) 4 July 16, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Melville Heritage Museum Doors re-open so you can ‘step back in time”
By Emily Jane Fulford a number of months now, or back to impossible. the greater good of safety, Grasslands News “Closed”, the pandemic Now that the vaccines many people are excited making the task of safely have been rolling out and to return to life as usual. A return to normality The Melville Heritage running the facility ei- the province has lifted also brings with it some Museum has had a fa- ther impossible, against many of the restrictions things that would have miliar sign up for quite government regulations impacting business for been easy to take for granted back in 2019 such as a trip to the cinema, dinner out without pro- viding the government with your phone num- ber and where you ate, visiting friends indoors and of course, taking the family to the museum for some good old fashioned edutainment. “This has been an annual visit for several years and is always very well received. The super- visors have well orga- nized outdoor activities for kids ages 6-12,” ex- plains Jackie Rathgeber. “This has been a won- derful opportunity for the museum to reach a younger audience. This activity raises our profile in the community.” To get the ball rolling with the re-opening, The Parkland Valley Sports, 0XVHXPRSHQV (0,/<)8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Recreation, and Culture 7D\ORU6K\QJHUDDQG+D\GQ+HUPDQDUHUHDG\IRU summer program visited visitors to come see more than 20 themed rooms the Melville Heritage Mu- seum July 14th, shortly that contain over 13,000 historical artifacts. Back in the day... (0,/<)8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 after the most recent lift still active despite being “We have over 13,000 +D\GQ+HUPDQKROGVDPHQXIURPRQHRI0HOYLOOH·VLQIDPRXVUHVWDXUDQWV in COVID-19 restrictions. After that, Sask Abilities closed to the public. We artifacts and more than 20 ¶.LQJ*HRUJH+RWHO·SODFLQJDSUHWHQGUHVWDXUDQWRUGHUZLWK7D\ORU6K\QJHUD visited the following day. were unable to do some of themed display rooms,” DWWKH0HOYLOOH+HULWDJHPXVHXP “Regarding the COVID our regular events such says Rathgeber. “On July situation, we followed the as school tours, events at 29, the Melville Park Pro- government guidelines St. Paul Lutheran Care gram is coming from 1-3 and guidelines recom- Home, Strawberry Social/ p.m.” mended by the Museums fashion show, and senior The Museum is also Association of Saskatch- tours.” responsible for providing ewan,” said Rathgeber. One fun and interest- internships of the sum- “Last year, we were neg- ing fact about the Mel- mer to students who wish atively impacted because ville Heritage Museum to learn how to operate we were not able to open is that the building used such a facility. If they at the beginning of our to be the former Luther have an avid interest in season in May. We heav- Academy. It was then history and western cul- ily relied on social media converted to a Museum ture, that’s an obvious to show that we were and opened in 1983. plus. HELPING APAS calls for drought assistance
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By Alan Hustak where he developed his love of food cook from the heart.” you want to smell its flavours, makes Grasslands News from his Italian mother and his Greek Initially the restaurant will open for you want to eat,” he says. father. He came to Canada 22 years ago between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. three days He hopes now that the COVID restric- and has been working in Regina. He a week, Thursdays, Fridays and Satur- tions have been lifted, people will want The building on Broadway in Fort will be specializing in authentic Italian days, with a brunch menu on Sundays. to dine in restaurants again, and wants Qu’Appelle which used to house the Da cuisine, - penne, fettucini and spaghetti The menu and the hours will be ad- to take advantage of the tourist season Little Chef restaurant opens under new dishes, salads and appetizers and steaks justed and adapted to local tastes. to build a following. A meal is expected management at 4:30 p.m. on July 16. - but no pizzas. “I won’t keep things on the menu if to be in the $30 price range. Da Little Chef closed three years ago, It won’t be a fast food restaurant. no one wants to eat them,” Mendez says. Mendez will be commuting from Re- and the premises was more or less va- “I love to cook. Everything I make “It is all about presentation,” he adds, “I gina until he finds a place to live in Fort cant during the pandemic. The kitchen is fresh. I make all of my own sauces want to set a dish before you that makes Qu’Appelle with his family. is now in the hands of Jorge Mendez, a from scratch,” he says, “fresh basil, chef with 32-years experience. rosemary, olive oil, and white wine. But Mendez was born in Guatemala the secret ingredient is love, you have to Resort Village of Fort San Huntington acclimated to council By Alan Hustak earlier this year has been A by-election had been Grasslands News acclaimed to fill the seat called for August 14 but on the Village council left Huntington was the only vacant when Don Wil- candidate to file nomi- Jack Huntington, a liams resigned. nation papers. “I believe management consultant, that it is important to who led the successful make a contribution to fight against Pine Lodge the community you live relocation into the Re- in. I have worked in both sort Village of Fort San the private and public sectors over the years. I hope that my expertise LANDFILL and experience will be )25748·$33(//( of benefit to village resi- 6800(5+2856 dents and will serve well • May 1 to October 31 • at the council table,” he Monday to Saturday told the Times. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Huntington says he Sunday will no longer be taking 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. a leadership role with the Closed Statutory Holidays Friends of Fort San, the $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 northvalleywaste.ca Italian cuisine community group that Chef Jorge Mendez will be prepared to cook at his new restaurant that is spearheaded the opposi- JACK HUNTINGTON VFKHGXOHGWRRSHQ)ULGD\-XO\RQ%URDGZD\6WUHHWLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH tion to Pine Lodge.
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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.” Debate over governal general’s bilingualism may go deeper
Has the appointment of the first Indigenous governor that diversity is a strength that has encouraged open- country? general spurred the start of a conflict with our country’s ness toward other peoples. And because of bilingualism, While Simon’s nomination has been hailed as an francophones? The newly appointed governor general Canada is a more welcoming country for immigrants important advance on the path to reconciliation, The is bilingual, but in English and Inuktitut. When Mary and refugees from different cultures and ethnic back- Fédération des communautés francophones et acadi- Simon was appointed, many francophones questioned grounds. enne du Canada (FCFA), which represents francophone their place in the federation. Mary Simon was born in Quebec, daughter of an En- communities across the country, also commented, “The In 1841, the Act of Union recognized that both the glish-Canadian manager of the local Hudson’s Bay Com- prime minister has created a precedent which challenges British and the French existed side-by-side, but with pany trading post, and her mother was Inuk. She has the convention that the position of governor general be the intention that French Canadians would eventually committed to learning French during her tenure. She filled by a person who can, from day one, express them- integrate into the British culture. The Official Languag- has experience, including senior Inuit negotiator during selves in both official languages of this country.” es Act is a federal act and applies only to federal insti- the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution, during “I do not believe the prime minister would have dared tutions. It does not apply to provincial and territorial First Ministers’ conferences and during the 1992 Char- appoint an Indigenous francophone,” said one reader, governments. Therefore, each of Canada’s provinces and lottetown Accord discussions. She served as a member Laurier Poissant of Mont-Saint-Hilaire. “The respect of territories has adopted its own official language policy. of the Nunavut Implementation Commission in 1993, as Canada’s two founding peoples is the foundation stone Québec is the only province that acknowledges French well as Co-Director (Policy) and Secretary to the Royal and glue of this country.” as its sole official language. New Brunswick is the only Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. It was in May 2021 that the Prime Minister stated he bilingual province where both English and French are Many francophones are conflicted regarding the first is fine with Quebec unilaterally amending the constitu- official languages. In other provinces and territories Indigenous person to hold the office of governor general. tion to declare Quebec a nation and French its official where English is the main working language, they pro- One editorialist commented, “The Trudeau government language. Thus the word ‘nation’ has come under dis- vide government services in French as well as Aborigi- has put Canada’s francophone communities in an “im- cussion. nal languages. possible position.” The Indigenous people declare they are a sovereign The government enacted the laws described above in More than seven million Canadians speak French and nation. order to protect language rights and ensure that all Ca- many feel they have the right to demand that the head The French colonized Canada first, were overtaken nadians are treated equally. However, having two offi- of their government be able to understand them and re- by the British and they both lived alongside the Indige- cial languages does not mean that every Canadian must spond to them. nous people who were here prior. Are we dealing with speak both languages. It means that all federal services As today’s history is being played out, it makes one language issues or with issues between nations within a must be offered to Canadian citizens in both French and wonder if the real conflict is about the two languages nation within people’s responses to the appointment of English. Bilingualism is one of Canada’s core values of being recognized or should I say not recognized or is it Mary Simon as the new governal general? inclusiveness and diversity. Canadians have recognized really about political positioning of nationalities in one - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Sask. Party gov’t must guard against political traps By Murray Mandryk 19 pandemic without so much as Political columnist scratch in that election will only enhance confidence in government that it doesn’t have to change much The benefit of an older, more ex- of anything. perienced government is they tend However, it’s questionable not to make the same mistakes as whether that’s the most productive newer ones. approach. It’s why they get re-elected. For example, Premier Scott Moe Newer governments are inclined last week called the a federal gov- to change direction for the sake of ernment decision to reject the Sask. change … sometimes, even when Party government’s alternative plan there’s no good reason for change. for carbon pricing “arbitrary and Older governments are more in- political.” clined to pursue the path that keeps Saskatchewan’s request for a getting them re-elected. federal review came after it lost its The problem, however, is things Supreme Court challenge opposing do change when it comes to public the carbon tax, leaving this govern- needs and, especially, when it comes ment without political options. Moe to anticipating public needs down argued that what it had proposed is the road. about the same as New Brunswick’s It’s tough for any government plan that uses proceeds from the anticipate those future needs, but carbon tax to offset gas prices. the specific problem for older gov- Now, it’s easy out here to agree ernments — especially ones without with Moe because Prime Minister Brunswick is doing soon likely won’t be ac- Conservative party — to simply keep fighting much fear of being removed from of- Justin Trudeau’s Liberal govern- ceptable, either. with Trudeau and the Liberals. fice any time soon — is falling into ment carbon tax policies have been The bottom line is that the Sask. Party But the problem with the environment the trap nothing ever really needs politically designed to be more pal- government knew that new benchmarks were being part of the federal Liberal government to change. atable in Eastern Canada that has a coming and had time to present something brand is that it means there’s even less incen- As a result, they lean into what’s greater voting population and less that wouldn’t have been rejected. tive for the Sask. Party government to invest been working for them — what has carbon-intense industry. Also, early So either no form of carbon pricing — in costly GHG reduction programs. gotten them re-elected. It’s good years of this federal carbon tax have something that the Sask. Party government In unveiling its recent 2020-21 SaskPower politics, but it also means that old offered little to indicate they are ac- has supported, in general, since 2010 — is annual report showing a $160-million profit governments are even less inclined tually doing much to reduce green- workable or this government would rather — $45 million less than last year — Crown to see change coming and start to house gas emissions. keep up the political fight. electrical utility acknowledged a $5-billion, think about what needs to be done That said, the one thing about Ot- It seems very likely that — at least party of 30-year agreement to buy power from Man- to address a changing world. tawa jacking up at-the-pump costs of Moe’s expressed concerns — have something itoba Hydro. It’s been nine months since the gas is that it makes it more difficult to do with a desire to keep up this political Were there other green options that might Saskatchewan Party government to suggest that the carbon tax isn’t fight and not deal with costly climate change have created jobs in Saskatchewan? Quite easily secured its fourth consecutive about reducing carbon emissions. initiatives. likely. mandate. That it seemed to emerge And given Ottawa’s new mini- It’s good politics out here — helpful to both But old governments sometimes don’t con- from the problems of the COVID- mum standards by 2023, what New the Sask. Party and helpful to the federal sider things like that.
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Submitted there is increased risk of animal exposure to anthrax The carcasses of any animal suspected of having Grasslands News in drier years when these areas dry up and become anthrax should not be moved or disturbed, and should accessible. Spores can also surface when the ground is be protected from scavengers such as coyotes or ra- excavated or when there is excessive run-off. vens, to prevent spreading spores in the environment. Saskatchewan Agriculture is reminding producers Livestock are infected when they eat forage con- Anyone who suspects anthrax should contact their to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after taminated with spores. Ruminants such as bison, local veterinarian immediately for diagnosis. All tests confirmation that anthrax has been found in the RM cattle, sheep and goats, are highly susceptible, and must be confirmed by a laboratory diagnosis. All pos- of South Qu’Appelle #157. Anthrax was confirmed by horses can also be infected. Swine, birds and carni- itive test results must be immediately reported to the laboratory results on July 7, 2021 as the cause of death vores are more resistant to infection, but farm dogs provincial Chief Veterinary Officer. in one animal in a flock of sheep. It is the suspected and cats should be kept away from carcasses. Producers are advised to use caution when han- cause of death of four additional sheep on the same Affected animals are usually found dead without dling potentially infected animals or carcasses. An- premises. any signs of illness. Anthrax can be prevented by vac- imal cases pose minimal risk to humans but people Anthrax is caused by the bacteria Bacillus an- cination. Producers in regions that have experienced can become infected through direct contact with sick thracis, which can survive in spore form for decades previous outbreaks are strongly encouraged to vacci- animals or carcasses. In cases where people believe in soil. Changes in soil moisture, from flooding and nate their animals each year. If your neighbours’ an- they have been exposed to an infected animal, they drying, can lead to a build-up of the spores on pastures. imals have anthrax, you should consider vaccination should contact their local health authority or physi- Spores can concentrate in sloughs and potholes, and to protect your animals. cian for advice. Letter to the Editor - Let us learn to forgive for mind, body and spirit
Dear Editor, their actions, to believe? the challenge of peace; more by the chal- what we must focus on. Try not to jus- It was in 1990 that Conservative Prime The Truth And Reconciliation Com- lenge of productivity then the challenge tify the unholy alliance between the mis- Minister Brian Mulroney attempted mission began its principles in 2008 of perspective; more by the challenge of guided political and religious leaders of amendments to the Constitution Act of and closed in 2015. Seven years of the science then the human spirit. the past. There can be NO justification 1982, by initiating the Meech Lake Ac- thoughts of thousands of individuals, This is where we are now with our for those leaderships of the past for what cord. This was an attempt to have Que- a very slow moving initiative regard- politicians. We can also smell hypocrisy they did to those innocent children and bec sign on to the Constitution Act of ing the lost children of the hundreds of a mile away! their families. 1982. residential schools. However, I urge ev- Healing within our society starts with To quote William Shakespeare, “There There was a man by the name of Eli- eryone to read the findings of the T.R.C. every individual person. We must come to comes a tide in the affairs of men, that jah Harper born March 3, 1949 – May History IS knowledge. Now, draw your realize that we ALL have to forgive the which taken at the crest will lead on to 17, 2013. He had a career as Chief of the own conclusions people. But, how much past, not to forget the past, and not try to “------, healing.? Sucker Lake First Nation Mb. He then “thought” has been given to the T.R.C. erase it. The world is watching. Our Cre- We are now, with Chief Cadmus entered provincial and federal politics reports by our own politicians, as well ator is watching and waiting. We are His Delorme of Cowessess First Nation in from 1981 to 1997. The last 12 days be- as the individuals of Canada? Draw “creatures”. He is our Creator. We surely Saskatchewan at this crest. Let us act fore the deadline for the Accord to be ac- your own conclusions. The First Nations need this healing. We need this vaccine individually, all of us, everywhere, to cepted, Elijah Harper stood up as MLA have had thoughts on this issue since the for our souls and our spirit. Let us heal ride this crest, to heal ourselves, Anishi- in the Manitoba legislature and with an 1870’s, for over 130 years. To be an ef- together. nabe. Let us learn to forgive. Forgive the eagle feather in his hand, simply said fective “thought” one must carefully ex- Perhaps this way, we as a people (An- wrongs of the past, so that we Anishi- “No” to the Accord. The agreement of all amine the situation from all directions, ishinabe), may eventually find the peace nabe, may be healthy again in mind, 10 provinces was required to amend the from all perspectives. Then time must be within ourselves to live together in un- body and spirit. Constitution Act of 1982. Elijah Harper’s allowed for ideas to get through to the derstanding. - Lou Szucs, belief was that the Accord, negotiated but subconscious so that the mind may work Oh, Canada! Remember, and listen Veregin, SK not ratified in 1987 was done without the on it even when we are not specifically to the children that were taken. That is input of the aboriginal people. The First focused on it. Then, when the circum- People - First Nations, were the ones that stances under which an idea reaches its made the Treaties with the settlers from peak or crest, the idea will make its ap- Europe and their government. His posi- pearance. This is where we are now. tion was that even though Quebec was This is now our collective and individ- recognized as a “DISTINCT SOCIETY”, ual education; however, a casual attitude the aboriginal people also had an inher- towards human hurt and pain is the sur- ent right to have the same recognition. est sign of educational failure. The Accord was subsequently defeated. Abraham Lincoln was once quoted Dr. Warren E. Popick & Dr. Karen L. Caines, Optometrists He stood up against the Premier of his as saying, “I feel sorry for the man who province, the leaders of the national can’t feel the whip when it is laid on the 289 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK party, and the Prime Minister of Can- other man’s back”. ada. He stood against the pressures of the Jesus tells us; He will replace our We wish to announce that Dr. Tia Lynn media, party members and donors. He heart of stone with a heart of flesh. stood up to personal threats and prom- If we are able to identify ourselves com- ,!9/3-2'&;,'68!$ধ$'32!(<££fধ1'#!9-9T3ø'8-2+ ises of reward. passionately with one another, we will ONE individual, an OJI-CREE Cana- be able to move beyond the restrictions $316£';'36;31';8-$$!8'W dian, Elijah Harper, was instrumental in of our own egos. This is our challenge defining the course of Canadian history. today. The strongest form of persuasion '>6!ধ'2;9>'£$31'W How many politicians today have that is not political or ideological, but moral. type of courage to stand and DIRECT the We seem to be challenged more by tech- Please call (306) 783- 4569 to schedule an appointment course of history, to be accountable for nology; more by the challenge of war then Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers
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By Alan Hustak struction began in 1899 to serve a con- to any one who wanted to ring its bell spent on earth. A convent school also Grasslands News gregation of Scots pioneers who arrived which had been temporarily set up near operated on the site for a number of in the area from the Hebrides in 1883. the construction site. It weighed nearly years. St. Andrew’s remained the centre The community built a temporary log one tonne and was said to be the largest of worship until Sacred Heart Church Like something out of the mythi- church and four families each collected bell in the North West Territories. opened in Wapella in 1951. Now a mis- cal village of Brigadoon, St. Andrew’s a cord of fieldstone for a more perma- The church, with its distinctive stee- sion served out of Moosomin, Mass at Roman Catholic Church appears unex- nent structure. ple and tyndal stone windowsills opened St. Andrew’s is still celebrated during pectedly out of nowhere as you head St. Andrew’s was the work of vol- for worship on Oct. 27, 1901. Inside, the the summer. down a country road south of Wapella, unteer labour. Money for the project, apse is outlined with gold trim and the The church is a heritage property SK towards the Pipestone Creek. Con- in part, was raised by charging a dime coffered ceiling has been painted with and was listed on the Canadian register symbols which recall the 33 years Christ of historic sites in 2005. Park planned for empty lot Grant helps fund improvements
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The decision comes crease their capacity to detect, monitor and rail equipment in the area with after a blaze, possibly caused by a train, ada is taking immediate and ongoing actions to address the concerns of com- and suppress fires. Nationally, trains Transport Canada rail safety experts. wiped out the B.C. town of Lytton ear- will have to run at reduced speeds when Building on this progress, this Order lier this month, killing two people. munities that live and work near rail lines,” said Michael DeJong, Director there is extreme fire risk and when the requires railway companies to consult The new restrictions, which will outdoor temperature is high. Indigenous communities in the develop- General of Rail Safety for Transport apply to both Canadian National Rail- The immediate measures were de- ment of extreme weather fire risk miti- Canada in the order that was issued. “In way and Canadian Pacific Railway, will veloped on a precautionary basis, and gation plans, which will include specific the interest of safe railway operations see rail companies have to implement includes targeted speed restrictions, measures to better detect, monitor and and to address the concerns regarding precautions to protect against wildfires, increased equipment inspections, and suppress fires associated with railway including reducing train speeds. The risks to community safety in extreme staging and deployment of additional operations,” said DeJong. interim measures will remain in place weather conditions, Transport Canada fire prevention equipment for more Transport Canada said they will con- rapid response to any fire along the right tinue to work with railway companies, of way. Under the ministerial order, CN communities and Indigenous groups New farm stewardship program supports and CP must ensure speeds are reduced in the coming days and weeks, to fur- along Class 1 railways, the largest in the ther refine the measures based on the country, once temperatures reach 30 C results of consultations and incorporate producers in protecting surface water and above. Both companies will also these fire risk reduction measures on a be required to come up with a fire risk permanent basis into the existing reg- mitigation plan and consult with Indig- ulatory framework governing railway Farm News “I feel for the many water sources seriously,” enous communities about fire hazards. operations in Canada. That work will Grasslands News Saskatchewan producers Saskatchewan Agricul- “Transport Canada is committed to include, for example, a commitment dealing with moderate ture Minister David Marit build on recent discussions with Indig- to leveraging and deploying available to extreme drought con- said. “This program will enous groups and local communities to technology to detect and monitor for the The governments of ditions across much of provide additional fund- develop a sustained structured process presence of fires. 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When Deborah Croteau discovered “After bills, I’m mostly just looking she missed out on the LOTTO 6/49 forward to having a little nest egg,” she jackpot by one number, she was under- said. standably disappointed; that is until she Croteau purchased her winning realized being one number off meant LOTTO 6/49 ticket at the Can-Am she won the game’s second-top prize. Travel Stop located at Junctions 1 and The Whitewood local won $123,647.40 9 in Whitewood. She won her prize by on the May 5 draw. matching six of the seven main draw “I was up late the night of the draw numbers and the bonus number – 5, 22, and decided to check my numbers on- 23, 26, 43, 46 and 4. line,” she said. “I saw I was only miss- This is the second major LOTTO ing one number and I thought, ‘Great. 6/49 win in the last three months with Story of my life.’” a ticket purchased at Can Am Travel in “I made myself some tea, and that’s Whitewood. In the April 3 draw, Justin when I realized there is a second prize,” Gerard of Whitewood won $1 million she continued. “I checked what the sec- in the LOTTO 6/49 Guaranteed Prize ond prize was for the draw and I was Draw. 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 very happy!” Sask Lotteries is the main fundraiser 6/49 winner The winner said she hasn’t made too for more than 12,000 sport, culture and Deb Croteau of Whitewood won $123,647 in the LOTTO 6/49 with a ticket purchased many plans for her winnings yet, aside recreation groups in communities at Can Am Travel Stop in Whitewood. Just three months earlier, fellow Whitewood from paying off all of her bills. across Saskatchewan. resident Justin Gerard won $1 million with a ticket bought from the Can Am. Twenty-six local projects groups receive $27,770 in gaming grants By Chris Ashfield ernment has provided over portant initiatives in their great services.” way 22 Dance Association ville Millionaires Baseball Grasslands News $2.1 million through the communities,” Minister Among the grants pro- in Grayson ($292); Gren- ($998); Melville Million- charitable gaming grant Responsible for Saskatch- vided locally by the Sas- fell Lions Club ($5,439); aires Junior “A” Hockey program to support more ewan Liquor and Gaming katchewan Liquor and Grenfell Legion ($119); In- ($1,885); St. Henry’s Cath- Twenty-six projects in than 700 groups and orga- Authority Jim Reiter said. Gaming Authority (SLGA) dian Head KidSport ($116); olic Church in Melville thirteen local communi- nizations across the prov- “These most recent chari- during the most recent Ituna Community Arena ($1,395); Moosomin Legion ties have been provided ince. table gaming grants will quarter are the Broadview Co-operative ($1,489); Ituna ($119); Whitewood Tourism with more than $27,770 in “As Saskatchewan assist in those efforts and and District Lions ($2,480); Seniors Social Club ($85); and Heritage ($1,635); Wol- funding through the latest emerges from the pan- continue to help minor Cupar Fire Department Klenovee Lystky Ukra- seley Lions Club ($2,809) round of charitable gaming demic and life returns to sports programs, local ser- ($2,158); Kaposvar Historic nian Dance Club ($553); St. and Wolseley Navy League grants in Saskatchewan. In normal, volunteers have vice clubs, educational en- Site ($213); Lions Club of Stanislaus Parish Council ($253). total, the provincial gov- been eager to support im- deavours and many other Esterhazy ($605); St. An- in Ituna ($976); Sunshine The quarterly grants thony’s Health Care Aux. Friendship Club in Ituna paid by SLGA are based in Esterhazy ($443); Qu’Ap- ($44); Kipling Fire Depart- on a percentage of net pelle Valley Branch Navy ment ($271); Melville’s proceeds raised through League ($168); Skate Fort Leaps and Bounds Gym- licensed charitable gaming Qu’Appelle ($703); High- nastics Club ($1,692); Mel- activities.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event NEW INVENTORY ALERT Fresh trade! HHW North Valley Waste LANDFILL Saturday, July 24th, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ¥ f North Valley Waste Landfill, North of Fort Qu’Appelle
This program is open to residents of Fort Qu’Appelle, RM of North Qu’Appelle, Max Trailer Tow Package Village of Lipton, Lebret, Fort San, B-Say-Tah and Katepwa. Proof of residence may be required. $178 For more information visit www. northvalleywaste.ca or call 306.331.5025 / 306.331.8016 ACCEPTED BASIC RESTRICTIONS Through HHW Program: NO CHARGE: For HHW Program Materials
PER WEEK OAC! Refer to the Program website for more details: PHYSICALLY HAZARDOUS (FUEL CYLINDERS, NON- Saskatchewan - Product Care Recycling REFILLABLE)- 1 lb propane cylinders, camp fuel cylinder, butane cylinder, MAPP gas torch fuel cylinder, ethyl ether engine starter cylinder, lighters & lighter refills x Household waste only- No waste marked or sold as $45,900 commercial, industrial or agricultural AEROSOLS (flammable, toxic and corrosive)– Lubricant, spray glue, insect repellent, brake cleaner, solvent x Original containers only- No repackaged waste
ONLY 19,000 KMS! Original labels only- Original container must have original FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Acetone, bbq lighter fluid, camping x label 6.5 FT Box fuel, flammable degreaser, flammable fuel additives, flammable liquid additives, flammable lubricants, fondue fuel, gasoline, gasoline contaminated w/ oil or water (must be in a good jerry x Sealed containers only- Must be leak-proof, generally the can), kerosene, methanol, methyl hydrate, mineral spirits, paint original cap must be attached stripper/ remover, paint thinner, turpentine, varsol, windshield washer fluid, autobody filler x For pesticide container must show the Pest Control Contact GUY WALL or ELI TREMBLAY, TODAY! Product number and the word “Domestic”. Note that many common household “pesticides” such as Roundup, Killex CORROSIVE (liquid or solid) - Rust remover, masonry and others DO NOT have a toxic symbol, and are NOT cleaner, pool & hot tub chemicals, grout cleaner, ammonia, accepted bleach x PAINT IN ANY CONTAINER IS NOT ACCEPTED- TOXIC (liquid) – Furniture stripper, automotive additives, Leftover paint and empty paint cans are accepted without lubricants, tar & bug remover charge at all SARCAN in Fort Qu’Appelle. A complete list PESTICIDES (liquid or solid) – yard & garden chemical, anti- of items accepted under the Saskatchewan Paint GUY WALL fouling paint, pet product, sanitizer, disinfectants Recycling Program can be found at Home (sarcan.ca).
ACCEPTED Other Recycling Opportunities Through North Valley Waste: NO CHARGE: Local retailers may accept specific materials for disposal or recycling during their regular business hours. Visit ANTIFREEZE & ANTIFREEZE CONTAINERS http://saskwastereduction.ca/ for more information. USED AUTOMOTIVE OIL, CONTAINERS & FILTERS CALL OR TEXT: 306-435-3313 BATTERIES- Household & automotive VҺ¥Һ¥¥Һ ELECTRONICS - Desktop, portable computers, computer equipment, cables, printers, fax machine, audio/ video systems, Moosomin, SK ELI TREMBLAY and cellular and non-cellular telephones www.celebrationford.com gflenv.com 12 July 16, 2021 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News Whitewood’s financials show $564,166 surplus
By Elaine Ashfield decreased $41,000; Liabilities decreased from $930,033 in 2019 to $768,949 Grasslands News Utility Services have a profit of $207,921 in 2020 com- in 2020 thus reducing total liabilities by $161,084 in pared to $1,117,737 in 2019. A capital grant for $1,164,200 2020. The 2020 Financial Statement for the Town of White- was received in 2019 for the new pump station being Accounts payable were $73,000 less at the end of wood for the year ending December 31, 2020 shows a constructed. Otherwise expenses increased by $40,000 2020 than from the previous year and deposits had recorded surplus of revenues over expenses of $564,155. in wages, approximately $5,000 in materials and sup- increased by just over $11,000 for the 2020 year. The plies and nearly $31,000 in interest. largest change to decrease liabilities was with the long- Operations in 2020 Total revenue in 2020 was $1,290,608 (a decrease of term debt decreasing by almost $100,000 to $649,982. There was a surplus of revenues over expenses of $1,036,598 mainly from the decrease in grant revenue) Non-financial assets increased to $8.5M from $8.1M $51,979 before other capital contributions and with the and the expenses in 2020 decreased by $27,340. Deficit provincial/ federal capital grants and contributions of by function in 2020 totalled ($1,100,820) compared to leaving an accumulated surplus of $10,752,020. This $512,187, the total surplus amounted to $564,166. ($91,562) in 2019. These deficit figures are prior to rev- surplus consists of funds in unappropriated surplus A breakdown of revenue shows that tax totals for the enue from taxation and unconditional revenue being $1,790,047 and reserve funds of: Public works $410,407, year and other unconditional revenue was $1,664,986, added. Once these were added, the net surplus in 2020 Public reserve $514, Capital trust $71,312, Utility an increase of $58,500 over the previous year whereas, is $564,166 compared to $1,514,897 in 2019. $98,569, Fire capital $170,559, Perpetual care $50,385, fees and charges decreased by nearly $164,000 to bring Swimming pool building fund $11,814, Southeast Mu- in $789,665. Conditional grants increased approxi- Financial Position nicipal Healthcare Corp $36,224, Rink $188,459, Rec- mately $5,000 for a total of $46,089 whereas tangible There was an increase of financial assets of $27,999 reation Committee $53,373, all totalling $1,091,616 in asset sales decreased over $32,000 from the 2019 year of to $2,999,911 compared to the $2,971,912 at the same $33,922 to $1,305. Land sales show a loss of ($180,248) in period in 2019. reserves. 2020 compared to revenue of $2,895 in 2019. Investment This resulted from mainly an increase in cash and Tangible capital assets that includes things such income also decreased from $34,130 to $19,936 while temporary investments as well as an increase in mu- as land, buildings, machinery & equipment and infra- the category of Other revenues increased from nearly nicipal taxes receivable and a decrease in accounts structure total (book value) of $8,520,339, less related $97,000 in 2019 to $101,674 in 2020. receivable and the decrease of the total for land for debt ($649,982) added brings the accumulated surplus Total revenue in 2020 was $2,443,407, a decrease of resale. to the total of $10,752,020. $323,650 from the 2019 total revenue of $2,767,057. Expenses in 2020 decreased by $27,340 from 2019 to total $2,391,428 for 2020. A breakdown of expenses shows General govern- ment services increased by just over $70,000 for a cost of $406,348. Protective services increased only slightly Whitewood hires rec director from $119,219 in 2019 to $119,869 in 2020. Transportation services decreased by $60,583 to $517,933 in 2020 while By Elaine Ashfield Old Business environmental and public health services increased Grasslands News slightly by just over $1,000 to $155,795. Planning and In regards to speed zones and traffic bylaws in the development services cost the taxpayers $28,248, an Town of Whitewood, the CAO stated that any changes increase of just over $8,800 from 2019. There was a de- The first regular monthly meeting of the council for would require a new bylaw be written with all speed crease of almost $114,000 in expenses for recreational the Town of Whitewood for July was held July 6, 2021 laws, stop signs, etc. recorded. and cultural service, probably due mostly to the pan- with all members present. The problem of speeders continues to be an issue in demic, but still added up expenses of $577,010 for 2020. The adoption of the agenda and the minutes from various locations in town and council feels it must be Utility services also saw an increase in expense of just the two meetings held June 15, 2021 were completed dealt with before a serious situation occurs. These are over $60,000 from 2019 to total $586,225 in 2020. prior to a presentation regarding new materials being not young people only so it was felt something must This meant that there was a surplus of revenue over used on sidewalks was given. be done to make all drivers slow down. expenses (before capital contributions) of $51,979 com- Presentation for sidewalks “I’m really serious about this before a child gets hit or worse,” Councillor Chad Kelly stated. He made a pared to $348,289 in 2019. Add in the federal/provincial Some communities have been using recycled rubber capital grants and contributions of $512,187 in 2020 and motion to have a 3-way stop at 3rd Avenue and Camp- as a sidewalk covering. Council requested a contractor bell, 4-way at Park and Campbell and 4-way at Lalonde the surplus for the 2020 year was $564,166. Federal/ to attend the meeting to give some facts and costs on provincial grants in 2019 were $1,166,608 for a surplus and 1st. Coun. Chris Ashfield seconded the motion the method. The material is 1/2 inch thickness and has and it was carried unanimously. of $1,514,897 for that year. held up to skid steers, as well as the ice melts quicker Disclosure by Function and it is salt resistant, the contractor stated. Color can New Business There are 7 areas other than taxation and uncondi- also be added to the material. The life span is 15 years Motions were carried for term deposits to continue tional revenue that are broken down to show revenue and any gouges can be repaired. The town of Imperial as they have been and also for tax titles to be checked, and expenses. Totals are shown with the 2019 total has had the product for nine years and Redvers also written off and transferred as well as a notice of tax appearing in brackets following the 2020 amount. uses the product. It is being used in various areas such enforcement to be published. General Government revenue $81,964 ($61,649) and as pool decks, horse trailers, driveways, etc. The mate- Motions for requests for donations for $100 for 4-H expenses $406,348 ($335,972); Protective Services reve- rial can be applied over any surface. and also for Whitewood/Chacachas Rodeo were ap- nue $105,128 ($221,130) and expenses $119,869 ($119,219), Council will be looking at sidewalk repairs needed proved. Transportation Services revenue $19,295 ($49,610) and and will get some measurements to compare to budget. Tenders were reviewed for two jobs: replacement of expenses $517,933 ($578,516), Environmental & Public Reports valves and also the repair of the drainage site in front Health revenue $57,290 ($65,484) and expenses $155,795 of Canada Post. Jeremy Brown, water plant operator, submitted his The tender for the valve replacement of five values ($154,690), Planning & Development expenses $28,248 report for the water works stating valve replacement ($19,429), Recreation and Culture revenue $175,915 at a cost of $20,421 was accepted through a motion and was worked on. the clay piping drainage line that collapsed in front ($291,435) and expenses $577,010 ($690,781), Utility Ser- Town foreman, Trent Merkel submitted his report vices revenue $794,146 ($1,637,898 - includes $1,164,200 of Canada Post will be repaired by the motion to ac- stating the summer students are working out good cept Gee Bee Construction’s tender for $15,125.50. All in capital revenue for construction of pump station) and requested clarification of whose responsibility it and expenses $586,225 ($520,161), Taxation and uncon- tenders accepted will be expected to have any areas is to mow the rodeo grounds. Council stated they have returned to their original state. ditional revenue $1,664,986 ($1,606,459). done this in the past but under the agreement it is the Surplus (deficit) by function are: Town employees will be asked if any have an inter- responsibility of the rodeo committee. They will cut est in working with the volunteer fire department if General Government ($324,384) in 2020 and ($274,323) the grass this time and also notify the committee it is situations arise where responding members are short in 2019 for an increase in deficit of $70,000 with the ma- their responsibility in the future. at the time of a call. If enough fire personnel respond jority being nearly $47,000 in expense in maintenance Custom work rental rates will be determined for during town work hours, the employees would not be materials and supplies (office renovations were done) the future. expected to respond to any calls but when there may and a change of over $40,000 in allowance (recovery) Merkel also stated that the paving company is com- be a shortage of members in the area, the back-up for uncollectibles; ing in the next couple of weeks so people will need to from the town employees who wish to take part would Protective Services ($14,741) in 2019 compared to be notified of a schedule for parking and other con- be welcomed. $101,911 showing revenues decreasing by $116,000 in cerns needed to be organized during the paving. A donation request from Wiggles & Giggles Day 2020 mainly due to a difference of $48,000 in grants The foreman also added, “The sewer line on Parks Care was discussed and the decision to send a letter and almost $32,000 decrease in fees and charges from Street was plugged so maybe we should be doing stating the development of the day care in the commu- revenue; yearly cleaning for a couple of blocks down to prevent nity is greatly welcomed but it is not the town’s policy Transportation Services decreased their deficit this instead of on a five-year rotation.” Minerals stick- to donate to private businesses. They will be receiving from ($528,906) in 2019 to ($498,638) for a decrease of ing in the sewer lines especially near the water plant the tax discounts that are in place at present for the just over $30,000 due to a decrease in wages as well as create problems so could maybe be added to the yearly Town of Whitewood for their new business. professional/contractual services but an increase in cleaning rotation to avoid large billing for hours of utilities and materials; cleaning after a five-year period. Recreation Director Hired Environmental & Public Health deficit decreased by Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Istace informed A motion was made to accept the personnel com- $47,625 from ($89,260) in 2019 to ($41,635) in 2020. There council she received her Conditional Certificate of mittee’s recommendation to hire Bryon Gard for the was a difference in capital grants in this function of Qualification from the Urban Board of Examiners. position of recreation director for the town. His salary almost $55,000 to help lower the deficit; Discussion took place on fire bans and fireworks will be $49,920 yearly with a tentative start on July 19 Planning & Development also decreased by almost in the community. People need to be reminded that and a three month probation period. $8900 to ($19,429) in 2020 compared to ($28,248) in 2019 caution must be used for fireworks in the community. In Camera due to a decrease in professional/contractual services; A new bylaw may need to be developed. Motions made and passed following an In Cam- Recreational & Culture showed a deficit of ($401,095) Accounts Payable in 2019 compared to ($399,346) in 2020, a difference of era meeting included the motion clarifying ty’spool staff A motion was accepted to pay $95,461.74. This in- ($1749). Revenues in 2020 decreased by $115,000 and wages to be set the same as employees werey alive. paid last expenses increased by $121,000. Fees and charges for cluded larger payments such as $42,632.37 to the year at $14/hour and also a motion to void 2021 Tax revenue dropped by close to $116,000 while wages Minister of Finance for payroll remittance and also notice for Roll 006 000. CAO Istace told Grasslands decreased by approximately $11,000, professional/ $13,996.08 to Municipal Sewer Maint. Ltd. (included the News, “Due to privacy, unfortunatelySUBSCRIBE I am TO notYOUR able contractual services decreased by $5,000 and utilities extra hours for the cleaning the plugged sewer lines to explain,” when asked aboutLOCAL the voiding NEWSPAPER! of the tax along Parks Street.) decreased by over $58,000. Maintenance and materials notice. www.grasslandsnews.ca Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun July 16, 2021 13 Wolseley teacher wins Fort’s Chase the Ace Brenda Stringer didn’t know tickets for the $82,500 draw were bought in her name
By Alan Hustak said Horseman. “I didn’t want her to Grasslands News have an accident. Then I told her to hang on. There was more. A lot more.” Because her proxy, Janette Hinton had An elementary school teacher turned up the ace of spades, the total from Wolseley won $82,500 in the Fort jackpot that Stringer had won was the Qu’Appelle Legion’s Chase the Ace lot- largest bonanza in the local Legion’s tery in last Saturday’s draw. And she history. didn’t even know she had a ticket. “I think I screamed a little. It was a Brenda Stringer had driven to Mont- huge surprise. I didn’t even know I had martre on Saturday evening to visit a ticket.” What had happened was that her sister. She had just turned off the her husband Robert, who regularly ignition and was getting out of her car bought tickets in his own name, called when she received a telephone call Bonica Breti, his bridge partner in from the Legion’s Heather Horseman, Fort Qu’Appelle, and asked her to buy telling her a ticket with her name on $25 worth of tickets. This time, how- it had been pulled from the drum and ever, he told her to put all of them in that she had won about $5,000, or 20 his wife’s name. “It was a team effort,” per cent of all the tickets sold. Breti told the Fort Qu’Appelle Times. “I asked her if she was driving,” Stringer said she doesn’t remember much of the telephone conversation but admits that she burst into tears when she received the news. “My sister saw me talking on the LET US KNOW cell phone. She saw me crying, and she thought something bad had happened. But I was crying tears of joy.” Tears Do you know something that would make welled up again in Stringer’s eyes a great news story? About an event... or a person... Monday when Legion branch presi- Chase the Ace winner ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS or an organization. Let us know. dent Lloyd Sandercock handed her the cheque for $82,500. The Stringers, who Wolseley elementary school teacher Brenda Stringer is $82,500 richer after have four children, haven’t decided ZLQQLQJ &KDVH WKH$FH 6KH GLGQ·W NQRZ VKH KDG D WLFNHWKHU KXVEDQG what to do with the windfall. “It will ERXJKWLWIRUKHULQKHUQDPH come in handy if I want to take early retirement,” she said. Stringer wasn’t the only one to profit from the lottery; Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS the Legion’s share of the winnings Email: [email protected] amounts to $128,530. ALS Walk to be held at Round Lake for Dlouhy By Elaine Ashfield Whitewood and enjoyed not only his Grasslands News work with people but also enjoyed his life as an enthusiast in especially golf, as well as hockey. He was actively in- There are often not many ways we volved in the community while a resi- can help others when they are diagnosed dent in Whitewood including serving as with a life-changing or life threatening a member of council. The family have disease but friends of Tim Dlouhy, a for- also enjoyed their cottage life at Bird’s mer Whitewood and Bird’s Point, Round Point on Round Lake, SK. Lake resident are joining The early stages of the together to support him disease are usually char- as he now struggles with acterized by mild mus- ALS disease. cle twitching or slurred A Walk for ALS is speech as the muscles in planned for Sunday, July the mouth begin to fail. 25 at 10 a.m. It will honor As the disease gets worse Tim Dlouhy as he battles it can impair a person’s his diagnosis and progres- ability to move their mus- Hey Kids sion of ALS. All the pro- cles at all and can hinder ceeds go directly to ALS their ability to eat, talk, Society of SK for client or perform other daily care. Make a pledge or functions. Unfortunately, Show us your best sign up to walk, bike, ride there is currently no or boat in support of Tim. known cure for the dis- SIDEWALK CHALK ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Tim Dlouhy ease. If it is left to prog- ART Disease, also known as ress without managing it amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a pro- at all, it can eventually be fatal. gressive nervous system disease that The ALS Society of SK and the ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spi- Society of Canada (ALS Canada) works Stop by our Melville or Whitewood nal cord, causing loss of muscle control. with the ALS community to improve the As the disease progresses, it destroys lives of people affected by ALS through nerve cells and can contribute to vari- support, advocacy and investment in re- 3ă$'9!2&6-$0<6!FREE box of ous forms of disability and other symp- search for a future without ALS. They toms. The condition is named after the are a registered charity that receives no SIDEWALK CHALK! famous baseball player who was first government funding – all of their ser- diagnosed with the issue. The issue pri- vices and research are funded through ¥f8&='W W'£=-££'38¥3<;,!-£>!@;W ,-;'>33& marily affects motor neurons – those the generosity of donors. that are responsible for regulating our Families affected by illness or dis- #3?6'8,3<9',3£&T(38$,-£&8'2@'!893(!+'38@3<2+'8!2&>,-£'9<66£-'9 motion – and thus the story of Lou Geh- ease need support. Support is essential £!9;W ''2$3<8!+'@3<;39,!8'6,3;393(@3<8!8;>380>-;,<9W8;>3801!@ rig getting the disease was particularly for not only the person diagnosed but #'&-96£!@'&-2!2<6$31-2+6<#£-$!ধ32!2&c38323<893$-!£1'&-!6!+'9W tragic, impeding his ability to play his also is crucial for the health and mental favorite sport. strength required by the caregivers. Tim Dlouhy does not make his living as is married and he and his wife Penny a sports professional but he is a hus- have two children. If you would like to band, father and friend and his diagno- make a pledge or sign up for the Walk sis has impeded his life in many ways. for ALS, contact Linda Gessner (306-735- He makes his living in the hotel and 7040), Elaine Poncelet Balan (306-735- entertainment business including in 2317) or Fern Grimeau (306-735-7066). 14 July 16, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News
Boy’s on the rodeo bulls By Alan Hustak Grasslands News
Okay, so it’s not the Calgary Stampede. But don’t tell that to the crowd who watched the rodeo from the grandstand at the Clearview Arena near Fort Qu’Appelle on Sunday, July 11. The same sense of risk and raw energy was in the air as it was in Calgary as the bulls and the young cowboys riding them were released from their bucking chutes. “Riding a bull feels like no other feeling in life. It’s a high. I don’t know how to explain it,” said Dusty Golden, an aspiring country singer from Mayert- horpe, AB who has been riding bulls since he was 6-years-old. “It’s better than sex. I’d put sex second,” he laughed. With nothing but a helmet and a flak jacket for protection, Golden was one of 37 riders who grabbed on to a rope with one hand, got on the back of a bull, then held on for their lives as they were both bucked and bruised in the Cross Canada Bullarama competi- tion. They were riding for more than $15,000 in prize money. In spite of the hot winds and the dust, fans of the sport weren’t complaining. “It is the next best thing to being at the Stampede, and much cheaper,” said Tyrone Mogenson, one of the spectators who came from Melville for the first Good ride $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 time with 10 members of a 4-H club to watch the bull riding contest. “It is something different. It is just *ULIÀQ6PHOW]HUIURP&ODUHVKROP$% ULJKW DQGKLVSDOJLYHDWKXPEVXSGXULQJWKHURGHRDW&OHDUYLHZ great to be out in a crowd without masks again,” he $UHQDQRUWKZHVWRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH6PHOW]HUFDPHRXWRQWRSZLQQLQJ said. “No More Masks!,” exclaimed Alyssa Welder, who said she was having a fabulous time watching the “boys get bucked off the bulls.” Some of the participants, like 18-year-old Cauy Supers edge Pirates 12-8, playoffs coming Schmidt from Coronation, AB, Blake Smith from Abbey, SK or Lonnie Phillips Elko, B.C., are among the best in the country. But it was Griffin Smeltzer, By Travis Longman With the win Canora improves to 7-1 on the season. 21, from Claresholm, AB, riding on the back of a Grasslands News They can lock up the regular season league champion- bull called Orange Crush, who narrowly emerged as ship and home field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win in one of their final two contests. The Supers the winner, edging out Callum Miller, a rider from The Parkland Pirates gave it a valiant effort against finish up the season with two games in Yorkton against Queensland, Australia, for the top $8,000 prize. Smelt- the Canora Supers but once again came up a little bit zer collected 88 points in the final match up. the Marlins. The Marlins are in second place with a 5-3 short on Monday, July 12. Canora knocked off Parkland “Winning felt good, really good. With luck, and record, two points ahead of the Langenburg Lancers 12-8. timing it all worked out,” he said. Next at the arena and six points up on the Pirates. They must win them Pirates’ head coach Mark Jacobs was happy with his is The Canadian Cowboy’s Association Rodeo on July both to catch the Supers. 17 and 18. team’s resiliency despite the loss. “We came back on a The regular season was just over a month and head- Whitewood will host the Pipestone Bull Bash on few different occasions but our sloppiness defensively ing into the last part of the regular season teams are July 16 which will see the top bill riders from Bull cost us,” Jacobs says. “Hopefully it’s something we can still jockeying for playoff position. All four teams make Riders of Canada competing. The event will begin at get turned around for playoffs which are coming up playoffs. Canora is in the driver’s seat for first place but 7 p.m. at the Whitewood Rodeo Grounds on the east quickly.” they still need to win one more game in order to fin- side of town. Admission is $15 with 5 and under free. The loss is the Pirates sixth in a row. They fall to two ish first. The Yorkton Marlins can catch Canora if they Concessions and a beer gardens will be available. wins and seven losses on the season. The Pirates finish beat them twice but the Marlins can still be caught by Proceeds from the event will go towards the Wiggles up the regular season on Thursday when they head to Langenburg. The Pirates are firmly in the fourth seed. and Giggles Day Care. Langenburg. Watch for playoff preview in next week’s paper. West End Resort & Campground at Round Lake, SK
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Ranked that is really something.” After a second shortened season, the rest of the Howe, there was a locker seventh in the world, An- • Kaseberg again: NHL found out that no team sprints to the finish room full of Pat Falloons. dreescu is still only 21 “In ‘The Match,’ Tom like the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sports stars come and years of age, with a tre- Brady crushed a drive The Lightning were never really threatened go. Today’s superstar mendously bright future. 390 yards four feet from during the 2020-2021 campaign that saw them win their second Stanley Cup in as many years. pitcher is tomorrow’s lig- 8. Vladimir Guerrero, the hole. Aaron Rodg- As for the Montreal Canadiens, what can you ament-damaged has-been. Jr. The always-smil- ers sank six long birdie say? But in one man’s opinion, ing Guerrero, Jr., the putts. Makes you won- They obviously overachieved their way to the here is the first half of the brightest baseball star need not just a bodyguard, der how Phil Mickelson league final, but is this a team that’s going to chal- Dazzling Dozen, the 12 in Canada, is having a but a bodyguard with a and Bryson DeChambeau lenge for years to come or will they drift back into most compelling people breakthrough season submachine gun?” would do at third and long anonymity following their loss in a five-game Cup — from a Canadian per- with the Blue Jays and is • RJ Currie of sports- in the last minute of the final? spective — in the world of among the group of young deke.com: “Hayley Super Bowl.” Everyone – and whether you’re the biggest Habs sports today. stars that has burst onto Wickenheiser said the • Greg Cote of the fan the planet has ever witnessed or just a band- Let’s start the count- the Major League Base- University of Calgary Miami Herald: “The NFL wagon jumper – everyone said that Montreal won down: ball scene. He’s No. 1 in helped her get a degree by has had a gay player (Carl their Cup when they came back to upset the Leafs in 12. Roger Federer. No almost every hitting cat- planning exams around Nassib) for more than seven games to advance past the first round of the longer the No. 1 men’s egory and if he learns to her hockey schedule. In a week now and league playoffs. tennis player in the speak English, corporate response, NCAA athletes is still operating. Every- And for many, it was more than likely enough to world, Federer is the epit- Canada will be offering said, ‘Exams?’” thing is OK!” keep them rooting for the Bleu, Blanc et Rouge long ome of the class athlete. him truckloads of en- • Steve Simmons of Sun • Jack Finarelli at into the future. The 39-year-old Swiss star dorsement money. Media: “Bianca Andree- sportscurmudgeon.com, A few budding stars made the games more in- has 20 Grand Slam titles, 7. Tom Brady. He’s 43. scu has signed with IMG. on Nathans’s Fourth of teresting for Habs fans as Cole Caufield and Nick tied with Novak Djokovic Still winning Super Bowls The I is for International, July hotdog eating con- Suzuki were the best skaters on the ice in more than and Rafael Nadal for the (he’s up to seven now). not for injury.” test: “At exactly what a few contests. most all time. Federer is Married to a super model. • Patti Dawn Swans- point did gluttony cease to Still, the key to the extended run by Montreal so easy to root for. His income of about $25 son, on Twitter: “So, the be one of the seven deadly was Carey Price. 11. Jay Onrait. We’re million a year is report- NHL dropped the puck sins and become a sport?” Price was simply otherworldly for most of the deviating from the world edly second highest in his in mid-January and the • Headline at the onion. playoffs, and even the staunchest Price hater would of athletes, but staying household. TV executives Tampa Bay Lightning com: “LeBron James Buys have some difficulty not giving credit where it’s due. with the world of sports. love him, as evidenced by repeated as Stanley Cup Courtside Seat At Finals He didn’t look like the regular season Carey Price Canada’s No. 1 TV sports his recent participation champions six months To Continue Arguing Foul that we’ve been watching for a number of years. He personality, Onrait is in a televised golf match later. And after all that Call From First Round” played like a man possessed and if it wasn’t for him, goofy, irreverent, funny, where he teamed with time, Elliotte Friedman • fark.com headline: the Habs wouldn’t have gotten out of round one. controversial and, most Phil Mickelson in an ex- still hasn’t found his hair “Tom Brady warned to As for the Lightning, there was certainly a lot of talk about them that could lead to an outcry for an of all, entertaining. His hibition against Bryson brush.” not attempt to throw or asterisk next to their victory in the record books, nightly hour-long sports- DeChambeau and Aaron • Comedy writer Alex deflate the Stanley Cup.” the reason being, they were $18 million over the $81 cast on TSN is can’t-miss Rodgers. Amazingly, at Kaseberg: “The Scripps Care to comment? million salary cap. viewing for the avid Cana- his advanced age, he’s National Spelling Bee was Email: brucepenton2003@ No, they didn’t cheat, in fact they didn’t do any- dian sports fan. still dominant at what is won by a 14-year-old math yahoo.ca thing illegal to make it happen. 10. Brooke Henderson. arguably the toughest po- The reason they were able to secure extra players Not the world’s best fe- sition in pro sports. Melville Slowpitch Schedule male golfer, but certainly Next week, the count- was that they had two superstars – Nikita Kucherov Game Time 6:30 p.m. 6WDJ+RPHDW:KLWHFDSV53 and Steven Stamkos – injured for long stretches, among the best. 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Bianca Andreescu. this, Barrister: In what 7KH5XQVDW-D\+DZNV63 5DPURGVDW7KH5XQV53 looked like the best player in the game. The Toronto tennis star environment would Clark 8QLFRUQ6WDPSDW3LWFKHV%&)7 &UXVKHUVDW8QLFRUQ6WDPSHGH53 Add a few more great players like Brayden Point Monday, July 26: )UHH$JHQWVDW:KLWHFDSV63 won the 2019 U.S. Open, — a 6-foot-3, 260-pound +LOLWH5HHODW6FDUHG+LWOHVV53 %DOOV1'ROOVDW6WDJ+RPH63 and Victor Hedman in front of the only netminder a first for a Canadian, but NFL defensive lineman — -D\+DZNVDW6WDJJHULQJ+53 +LOLWH5HHODW3LWFKHV%H&UD]\)7 in the game better than Price – Andrei Vasilevskiy – +LOLWH5HHODW5DPURGV53 Wednesday, Aug. 11: and you’ve got a recipe for success. 8QLFRUQ6WDPSDW%DOOV1'ROOV53 3LWFKHV%H&UD]\DW-D\+DZNV53 3LWFKHV%H&UD]\DW7KH%XFNV63 8QLFRUQ6WDPSHGHDW+LOLWH5HHO53 Still, it’s not right that the NHL allows teams to South East Men’s Fastball )UHH$JHQWVDW&UXVKHUV63 7KH5XQVDW)UHH$JHQWV53 add players to their roster to the point where they’re :KLWHFDSVDW7KH5XQV)7 :KLWHFDSVDW+LOLWH5HHO53 almost $20 million over the cap. Wednesday, July 28: 6WDJ+RPHDW5DPURGV63 %DOOV1'ROOVDW7KH5XQV53 7KH%XFNVDW&UXVKHUV63 This is something the league must address. Per- )UHH$JHQWVDW+LOLWH5HHO53 6FDUHG+LWOHVVDW%DOOV1'ROOV)7 haps they can get to it after they chat about some of Jets rocket past Buckz 6FDUHG+LWOHVVDW3LWFKHV%&53 End of Season the worst officiating this scribe has ever seen. There was no rhyme or reason for some of the By Travis Longman Southeast Men’s Fastball League calls or non-calls and it must have been a guessing Grasslands News game, as players were constantly trying to figure out what was or wasn’t a penalty. Fastball Schedule Still, it was an entertaining season. I’m just won- Last Friday, in the South East Men’s Fastball dering if anyone wants to keep the new divisions? League, the Fleming Jets received another spectacu- Melville has suffered a few losses of its own in lar pitching performance from Brayden Stewart. He the last little while. struck out 10 Young Buckz en-route to a 10-0 win. July 15 July 22 RIP Erwin (Erv) Hahn, a longtime member of the With the win the Jets keep pace with Jeremy Kenny Round Lake at Whitewood Young Buckz at Kahkewistahaw Showstoppers snowmobile club who always greeted Kahkewistahaw at Ochapowace Ochapowace vs Round Lake and the Grenfell Gems Young Buckz at Grenfell me with a hello, and usually we could share a laugh Standings July 23 of some kind, even though I didn’t know the man July 20 Whitewood at Fleming very well. Team Wins Loss Points Whitewood at Kahkewistahaw He went above and beyond for his Showstoppers Grenfell 7 1 14 Young Buckz at Ochapowace family, whether it was slinging drinks at a ladies Fleming 7 2 14 Grenfell at Fleming night fundraiser, or when he was getting in on the Whitewood 4 3 8 action when the Melville Millionaires were planting Round Lake 3 3 6 their fundraising crop, helping with the seeding op- Ochapowace 2 5 4 eration this year. Young Buckz 1 5 2 Because that’s the kind of thing good citizens do. Kahkewistehaw 0 5 0 The Parkland area also lost a man with many The league resumed on Tuesday when Grenfell trav- 6:30 p.m. Starts familiar faces, thanks to his penchant for decorating elled to Kahkewistehaw, The Young Buckz went to Whitewood and himself for curling events and hockey games – Hans Whitewood and Round Lake played host to the Flem- Kahkewistawah Madsen. ing Jets. 8:00 p.m. Starts Madsen was a staple at every curling event in the Round Lake, Fleming, Then on Thursday Whitewood entertains Round Ochapowace, Young Buckz area and while the Yorkton Terriers say he was one Lake, Kahkewistehaw faces off against Ochapowace and Grenfell of their biggest boosters, I can attest that he looked and The Young Buckz are in Grenfell. every bit as cool in Melville Millionaires colours. Ochapowace, Round Lake and Young Buckz home He was easy to pick out of any crowd, with a wild games played out wig and a beard painted with a logo or perhaps curl- Advertising works. 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It has had enough hot weather or other circumstances in journey was too much God. There Elijah went not handle our lives and been the hottest day I already, and the summer life too much to handle. for him, and the food and into a cave, and there he things are out of our con- have ever encountered in is just starting. You better The Bible speaks of the water would strengthen met God in a whisper. trol, God is ready and my long life. It is to hit 45° adjust your attitude; be- prophet Elijah when he him for his journey. 1 Kings 19:5-9 willing to help us when C tomorrow. Every day sides, if you don’t make it had enough. Things had It did strengthen the There was nothing pre- we seek Him. we have been having in to heaven, you are learn- become too hot for Elijah prophet, and he was able tentious or pious about He especially strength- our heatwave seems lon- ing what the other place to handle in that Queen to travel on 40 days and a fleeing, frightened, ens the frazzled and burnt ger than the next. feels like.” Jezebel had sent a death 40 nights until he reached frazzled Elijah. When we out. I told Ed that one Sensing I was still not threat to him. In fear, the should keep a cool mind in a cool and rational prophet fled for his life. in hot weather, and in frame of mind, Ed said, As he was fleeing for his cold weather, one should “I’m sure you are right; life, he became discour- Melville’s Churches keep warm thoughts. I it was too hot to handle aged, and Elijah sat down confessed to Ed the only in Chilliwack today. The under a broom tree and Welcome You coolness I could find today weather is like the govern- prayed that he might die. was almost sitting on top ment; it is always wrong. He prayed, “I have had %(7+$1<(9$1*(/,&$/ of our struggling air con- Cheer up. I dare say hell enough, Lord, take my 0HOYLOOH$QJOLFDQ/XWKHUDQ(FXPHQLFDO 0,66,21$5<&+85&+ &RPPXQLW\0$/(& ditioner. is hotter than 45°C. life.” 1 Kings 19:4 WK$YH: 4XHHQ6W²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K * * * -XO\ Worship Service 10:30 a.m. I knew Ed wouldn’t I agreed that Ed might After his prayer, he $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ -XO\ No Service cut me much sympathy. have a valid point about fell asleep. An angel came Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. &KXUFK2IÀFH He questioned me: “Was hell’s hotness. twice to Elijah, bringing 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ the sun shining? Was the I am not the only per- him food and water. The 673$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ 115 - 11th Ave. W. breeze blowing? Were UG$YH(2IÀFH3K 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K 2IÀFH+RXUV 0RQ7KXUV DPQRRQ email: [email protected] the birds singing? Was Pastor Kim Sherwin - www.stpaulsmelville.ca www.facebook.com/melvillepentchurchsk 67-2+1·6 VALLEY ALLIANCE -XO\ DP:RUVKLSDW$OO6DLQWV· the lawnmower broken? -XO\ -XO\ 10:30 a.m. Worship Service When I answered that $1*/,&$1&+85&+ CHURCH Fort Qu’Appelle -XO\ SP6W3DXO·V&RXQFLO0HHWLQJ DP:RUVKLSZLWK&RPPXQLRQDW6W3DXO·V *Please join us on Facebook at Melville Pentecostal Church yes, the sun was shining, Sunday Worship $OOVHUYLFHVDW6W3DXO·VFDQEHVWUHDPHGOLYHRQ Sunday service 10:30 a.m. yes, the breeze was blow- 11:00 a.m. )DFHERRN6XQGD\PRUQLQJOLYHVWUHDPVVWDUWDW DP *22'6+(3+(5'/87+(5$1&+85&+ Service is also available on YouTube and will be 258 - 10th Ave. W. – Ph. 306-728-3971 ing, Ed said, “That sounds 202 Bay Ave. S., livestreamed. Please call the church at 306-900-0600 Pastor Doug Schmirler )RUW4X·$SSHOOH6. good.” for information regarding COVID-19 regulations ),56781,7('&+85&+ facebook.com/gslcmelville 5th Ave. E. & King St. When I answered that Phone - 306-332-5201 or check our website: valleyalliance.ca Hall Contact - 306-331-6720 2IÀFH+RXUV -XO\ 10:30 a.m. Worship In-Person and Online the birds were hardly Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 noon -XO\ 10:30 a.m. Worship In-Person and Online singing and the lawn- Ph. 306-728-5057 mower may as well be Rev. Brian Mee, Ph. 306-335-7611 67*(25*(·68.5$,1,$1 broken, Ed said, “Almost ZHEVLWH ÀUVWXQLWHGPHOYLOOHRUJ &$7+2/,&&+85&+ -XO\ 10:00 a.m. Worship Service with Rev. Brian Mee Corner of 3rd Ave. E. & Manitoba St. a perfect day. -XO\ No Worship Service Fr. Basil Malowany Hot weather can make &29,'SURWRFDOVZLOOEHNHSWLQSODFHGXULQJ-XO\DQG$XJXVW EDVLOPDORZDQ\#JPDLOFRP² a fellow a shade irritable, 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy 6DWXUGD\-XO\ so I said a bit crossly, 7+(5,9(5&+5,67,$1&(17(5 6XQGD\-XO\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy “The sun wasn’t just WHITEWOOD AND AREA (A Church with a Caring Heart) 800 Prince Edward St. (Melville Comm. Works) shining; it was scorching. KNOX WAPELLA CHURCH Please 1RWH 3DULVKLRQHUV0867UHJLVWHUKRXUVLQDGYDQFHIRU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 3K3DVWRU7LP2HKOHU each service. Contact 306-728-3813. The blowing breeze was Services - 10:00 a.m. Service – 11:00 a.m. 6XQGD\ 10:00 a.m. Doors Open – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Seon Ok Lee Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. sunburning exposed skin. 3UHUHJLVWUDWLRQLVZHOFRPHGEXWQRWUHTXLUHG The birds were search- 67+(15<·6520$1 NEW LIFE ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN 0RUHLQIRUPDWLRQDYDLODEOHRQOLQHDW &$7+2/,&&+85&+ Website: www.melvilleriverchurch.org ing for water rather than COMMUNITY CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH 0DLQ6W²2IÀFH3K Facebook Page @melvilleriverchurch Worship Service ~ 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass – 11:00 a.m. Res. Ph. 306-728-2305 – 111 - 8th Ave. W. singing. The lawnmower, 5HFRUGHGVHUYLFHVZLOOFRQWLQXHWREHSRVWHGRQOLQH if started, would make the Wed. ~ Kids Club ~ 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Father Andrzej Sowa, OMI Held at New Life Church ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 6DWXUGD\0DVV: 7:00 p.m. 6XQGD\0DVV 10:00 a.m. sound of a freight train in (Ages 5 - 10) CHURCH, WAPELLA 0(/9,//(%$37,67&+85&+ the heavy humid air. Fri. ~ Youth Group ~ 7:00 p.m. *July 25 - 11:30 a.m. th Ave. W. Communion Service =,21/87+(5$1&+85&+ Ed said to me, “Well, (Ages 11 & Up) 2IÀFH3K3DVWRU-RQ3HWWLQJHU Pastor Doug Lancaster Pastor Vivian (Lutheran Church - Canada) 6XQGD\6HUYLFH7LPHV 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. WK$YH:²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY ST. 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TALK, TYPE or TEXT your TIP: call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com text “TIP206” to Crimes (27637) The Melville Advance | Fort Qu’Appelle Times | Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun CLASSIFIED RATES 1 week: $12.00 • 2 weeks: $18.00 • 3 weeks: $24.00 • 4 weeks: $28.00 (based on 25 words or less) Additional weeks: $7.00 • Deadline: Tuesdays at 12 noon Obituary Deadline Tuesdays 12 Noon 1-844-GNG-NEWS 20 July 16, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Canada Community Revitalization Fund Grenfell council will apply for federal funds By Sarah Pacio under the new designa- if a developer or business Grasslands News tion. wants to move in, it’s A few residents at- ready to go because this tended the public hearing type of process takes six Grenfell town council to inquire about the rea- to eight months and we gathered July 7 for their son for the amendment. want to make sure we’re regular public meeting. The mayor explained ready.” The session began that since the town has The residents attend- with a public hearing limited land that can be ing the meeting agreed regarding council’s in- used for new residential this was a reasonable and tent to amend the Official properties, the amend- forward-thinking plan. 6$5$+3$&,2_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Community Plan in rela- ment would prepare for Council approved the Road Closed tion to the Zoning Bylaw future opportunities. amendments later in the 7KH&3UDLOFURVVLQJDW$QGHUVRQ6WUHHWLQ*UHQIHOOZDVFORVHGWRWUDIÀF amendments approved If the land were ever meeting. for nearly two weeks while crews worked to improve the track ballast. last month. developed for commercial The amendment con- or residential use, the Reports Given cerns land currently des- golf course would likely Following the pub- ignated for community be relocated to another lic hearing, councilors plained that public works also attended the regional and Pheasant Street. service and used for the area that the town owns, shared their verbal re- staff has been unable to museum meeting in Fort Council also approved town’s golf course. It will which would be unsuit- ports. properly smooth the sur- Qu’Appelle. the quote of $51,647.24 re-designate a portion for able for residential pur- Dwayne Stone in- face using the grader be- “It’s nice to hear what plus taxes and shipping, residential and another poses. formed council that cause the roadbed needs other museums are doing for a condenser and in- portion for commercial “This doesn’t mean campers visiting the GRP reconstruction. and that ours is fairly stallation at the GRP use. anything is going to hap- have been troubled by Wolfe suggested in- unique because it is a Arena. The capital budget However, the land can pen tomorrow,” Mayor the rough surface on the stalling signage to direct home,” McGhie said. included $42,000 for the still maintain its current Rod Wolfe stated. “This gravel portion of Wolseley campers to access the “People are anxious to expense, so the additional use indefinitely even is just future planning so Avenue. Mayor Wolfe ex- GRP on Lake Street via come see it next year.” expense will be paid from Front Avenue instead of Council discussed the reserve funds. Wolseley Avenue. abundance of dandelions Following an in-cam- CHILD FIND SASKATCHEWAN Councilor Stone also on town property. They era session, council made noted the lines on roads made a motion authoriz- a motion to apply for within the community ing public works staff to $175,000 from the Canada need repainting. Wolfe spray herbicide in partic- Community Revitaliza- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED explained that the public ularly problematic areas, tion Fund that was es- works department has provided the workers tablished by the federal *contribute to the safety of children in your community been short-staffed for a have taken the appropri- government to help com- few weeks but they will ate safe handling course. munities recover from likely attend to it soon. Council approved pay- the impact of the COVID- *call today: 1-800-513-FIND (3463) Councilor Les McGhie ment of $577.20 to DigDug 19 pandemic. shared information about Excavating for gravel. “The town pays 25 per water and electrical re- The material was used cent of that and the Gov- pairs that were being to rebuild a back alley ernment of Canada pays done at the museum. She between Anderson Street 75 per cent,” explained CAO Brenna Ackerman. “The plan is to use it for a Notice of walking trail, playground, pickle ball and sewer at Abandonment of Poll the campground.” Resort Village of Fort San By-Election ! !$"$ "# !$#"$ !$ Notice is hereby given that no voting will take place for the office of Councillor of the Resort Village of Fort San. slated for Sept. 22 Whereas Jack Huntington is elected by acclamation, a Council also moved $ poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government that a by-election be held Election Act, 2015. on Sept. 22 to fill the seat $$$ $ Dated at Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, this 12th day of July 2021. left vacant by Elvis Kar- V. Goodman dash’s resignation. 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We’re honoured to wan. “These recipients are support them along their Committee considers Quraishi, Regina; Abigail student are recipients of students’ contribution to Sadowski, Regina; Maru- “Making Saskatche- some of the best and academic journey and the 2021 Access Commu- community improvement, sia Shevchuk, Battleford; nications Doug Alexan- wan a better place to live brightest in our prov- can’t wait to see the great academic achievement, Kavya Sudarasanam, der Scholarship Program. starts with investing in ince. They inspire us things they will accom- and school involvement. Yorkton; and Eden Wells, Since 2005, the pro- Regina. gram has awarded over In addition to the Ac- $380,000 to high school cess Communications RCMP report a close call drowning at graduates. Doug Alexander Schol- Ashlyn Kormos of arship Program, Access Melville and Christine Communications awards Kwon of Ituna are two of annual scholarships to the 20 people selected for students at Saskatche- Echo Valley Park: girl recovers the scholarship this year. wan Polytechnic in the The others recipients Computer Networking are Jay Boll, Fillmore; Technician and the Tele- By DSA’s out of a ditch only to get was located and arrested Park. A six-year-old had Kyla Cerdon, Rosetown; communications Network Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment stuck in the ditch again for mischief and being fallen into the water, face Tyan Cherepuschak, Technician certificate down the road. Luckily intoxicated in a public first, and became uncon- Pilot Butte; Cara Engbers, programs. Reporting period: no one was injured. place. He was lodged until scious. Two by-stand- Regina; Reegan Frey, Access also awards July 2 to July 8 Mischief he was sober. ers pulled her out of the Oxbow; Lexie Gulka, scholarships at the Uni- Fort Qu’Appelle de- Reports of a bathroom water and gave her as- Hudson Bay; Chantel versity of Regina through A call was received window peeper are under sistance and the child tachment dealt with 143 about a male bothering Hoag, Gravelbourg; Eryn the Access Communi- occurrences over the past investigation. The resi- became responsive. EMS Kielo, Delisle; Chloe Kis- cations / Fred Wagman the patrons of a local dent was not home at the attended and the girl was week. business. When members sick, Kerrobert; Lila Lin- Scholarship in Film & time. taken to the hospital for dal, Wynyard; Janaya Video. Traffic attended, they arrested a A female known to further assessment. 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He chronicled a ated as a Hudson Bay pivotal time in the his- Company wintering post tory of this part of the for one winter, the re- world when the fur trade constructed outpost near fell victim to the grow- Craven offers a day trip- ing pains as the west was per a rare glimpse into opened to settlers. life on the Great Plains “The buffalo were in 150 years ago. scattered bands all along You won’t find the his- the Qu’Appelle and the toric site listed in many Indians dispersed in guidebooks and Tourism small camps wherever Saskatchewan doesn’t game and fuel were con- really promote the pro- venient. vincial park as a tourist All would have gone destination. well had not some whisky $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Situated near a spring dealers from the Ameri- Last Mountain House on top of a hill on Hwy. can side got among the In- The relatively unknown Hudson Bay outpost near Craven offers visitors a glimpse of what life was like 20 just west of Craven, dians,” he writes in The in the area 150 years ago. the small log compound Company Adventurers. was built in the autumn “The camp of the Last Mountain House and the post was redundant, Isaac Cowie lived in of 1869. Young Dogs was one par- return to Fort Qu’Appelle and was closed in 1871. the master’s house in the The buildings were ticular hell in which they “with all the goods, furs, It was burned by angry centre of the compound. “arranged in the usual murdered each other and provisions.” locals who felt their land As many as six men at manner on three sides of to the number of seven He left the post in the had been sold out from a time shared the bunk- a square.” One of them in recurrent orgies and care of some “friendly under them. house during the winter. contained three cramped quarrels.” Cree” to prevent the out- Following an archeo- apartments, two for mar- Cowie also attended logical dig that began in ried men and their fami- Metis’ festivities, with post from being “burned 1965, three buildings were lies and one for as many their “flowing bowls of by the Indians as was as six single men who rum punch” and “Mirth- their practice in the case reconstructed on the foot- bunked together. ful dances.” of all wintering houses prints of the originals. 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[email protected] 24 July 16, 2021 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News Action needed to reduce ambulance response time By Connie Schwalm of a wage to pay their bills and live.” a medical emergency becomes a need- And now that COVID seems to be easing Grasslands News Sluser says that this issue has al- less tragedy. up, people are still going to get sick. Peo- ready led to cases where patients have “Over the past few months, my feel- ple are still going to get hurt. had to wait for care, that should have ing has been that the government didn’t The Provincial Government needs to The specific circumstances do not been only minutes away. seem to think that people got sick, un- pay attention to this. I just hope that it matter. “We had one case where there was less they had COVID. Well, people did isn’t going to take somebody losing their It might be an accident involving a an ATV accident. The person was get sick, every day. They did get hurt. life, before they do.” car, or a boat, or a combine. only blocks away from the hospital in It might be a possible stroke, a heart Kipling. But the ambulance in Kipling attack, or broken hip. wasn’t ‘on’ that day, which meant the The end result might be a complete ambulance had to come from Carlyle. recovery or life-altering change. STARS had also been called though Bowwow Van visits Grenfell Or perhaps it is a situation where and STARS got there first. So, the pa- the difference between life and death, is tient was taken by STARS to Regina, measured in minutes. By Sarah Pacio Bow-Wow van (Books on Wheels – Wow) even though Kipling Hospital was only No matter what the medical emer- Grasslands News operated by Regional KidsFirst. Fami- blocks away.” gency is, the same question will demand lies had an opportunity to sign up for He says that action is needed from an answer – “When will the ambulance the library’s TD Summer Reading Pro- the Provincial Government in order to Crafts, puzzles, games, and books get here?” gram, as well as participate in a giant solve this problem. drew the attention of children on their For those living in rural Saskatch- Jenga game or create a personalized “The SHA would like to see 8-hour ewan, the answer to that question is way to the Grenfell pool last Friday af- tambourine from paper plates, paint full-time shifts instead of what we have often one that nobody wants to hear, in ternoon. The activity tables were set up daubers, and popcorn seeds. Through- right now. That way a person would be any situation. in the shade beside the playground and out the summer, the Bow-Wow van will paid a full wage and have benefits kick Mayor of Glenavon, Bill Sluser, says several families eagerly participated. continue visiting other communities to in as well. And if we had more people that the problem of delayed ambulance The early literacy programing was co- available, the second shift might still offer similar programming in partner- response time is something that he dealt only receive $5 per hour when they were hosted by the Grenfell Library and the ship with local libraries. with far too often. ‘on call’. But, with more people, shifts “I’m a First Responder” says Sluser. could be alternated. And we would have “So, I’ve seen what’s going on. When we 24-hour daily service. get called out, the first thing the patient But the SHA can only work with wants to know is how long they’ll have the money that they receive from the to wait for an ambulance. Our closest Province. It’s really up to the Provin- ambulance is Kipling. If the ambulance cial Government to decide whether they comes from Kipling, it’s about 30 min- are going to provide the funding or not. utes. SHA submitted a case study on June But if Kipling can’t come, the next 15th for the budget. So, they’re hoping closest ambulance is Grenfell. Their to hear back from the government in response time is pretty good too. But July.” Grenfell is a ‘high call-out area’. That The situation has prompted local means that even if Grenfell can respond, government officials to come together somebody might end up waiting longer. to try and bring attention to the prob- Because, if Grenfell comes here, that lem, something Sluser says that he is leaves their area unattended. committed to doing. After that, we’re looking at the ambu- “The Mayor of Kipling contacted the lance coming from Filmore, Stoughton mayors of all of the surrounding com- or Carlyle. If the ambulance is coming munities in January, and we got to- from any of those areas, then you’re SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS gether to discuss the problem. By the 5HDGLQJFOXE waiting over an hour for it to get to time that happened, I’d already been *UHQIHOO/LEUDU\DVVLVWDQW5DFKHO'ULQQDQWDONHGZLWKDIDPLO\DERXWWKH7' you. 911 is now telling us where the working on this for a few weeks. So, I - ambulance is coming from when we go 6XPPHU5HDGLQJ3URJUDPGXULQJDQHDUO\OLWHUDF\HYHQWDWWKH*UHQIHOO5HF was chosen to be the spokesman for the out on a call. That helps us prepare a UHDWLRQDO3DUNFRKRVWHGE\WKHOLEUDU\DQG5HJLRQDO.LGV)LUVW group. bit. But it’s very hard on patients when My goal is to make noise. The NDP they have to wait that long for an am- Health Critic - Vickie Mowat came out bulance.” here in June to do a News Release, and I Sluser says that there simply are not spoke with her. I’ve spoken with a num- Vandalism at Grenfell School enough people available who can man ber of other news outlets. I’ve also talked the ambulance. And although he says Prairie Valley School Division facil- with people from the Ombudsman’s of- By Sarah Pacio that this has been an ongoing issue, a ities in April. At that time officials fice. I’ve gone to Scott Moe’s office. And Grasslands News recent maternity leave has made the se- I’ve told Everett Hindley (Minister Re- noted, “These kinds of incidents are verity of the problem in this area pain- sponsible for Remote & Rural Health) truly unfortunate because money spent fully clear. Black scorch marks on a $2,000 picnic that I’m not going away. I’m not going on repairs and restoration of damaged “This has been going on for the past table and a pile of bark scraped from a to stop talking about this.” property means fewer dollars are avail- 10 years. They had a couple of inquiries tree were the evidence of mischief found Sluser admits that he is frustrated by able for the classroom.” into the problem. But nothing was done. at Grenfell High Community School the lack of a solid response on this issue The Broadview RCMP detachment Then we had a maternity leave come last week. Principal Dionne Sproat told from the Provincial Government. said they said they are aware of the up, which meant we were short a para- Grasslands News that these acts of van- “This is not something that is only incident in Grenfell and anyone with medic in Kipling. SHA (Saskatchewan dalism are very frustrating. happening in this area. There are relevant information should contact the Health Authority) notified us on Janu- The school reached out to the commu- other places in the province that are RCMP. ary 29th that they hadn’t been able to nity via social media on July 9, asking in the same shape as we are, or worse. The high school is also asking par- find a replacement.” Wawota, Redver, Maryfield, Stoughton for cooperation to stop the unnecessary ents to have open communication with Consequently, Sluser notes that the and Lampman, all of these communities destruction. youth. ambulance from Kipling is only able are facing the same problem. In places “Trashing school property is becom- “Often our families wish our grounds to respond to calls a certain number of like Coronach and Val Marie, their best ing a regular event,” the post read. “It included more items or looked more days each month. response time is an hour. is often that we have broken glass and ‘fresh,’” school officials wrote on Face- “We were notified by SHA that we’d I would just like a straight-forward trash left spread out on our grounds; book. “We do the best we can with what only be getting eight days of coverage answer, are you going to provide the however, lately these acts have been es- we have, but we need our school com- from Kipling in February, 7 days in funding that’s needed for rural ambu- calating.” munity to do their part to keep our March, 16 days in April, and only four lance service or not? Yes or no? So far, I Similar vandalism occurred at other grounds intact.” days in June. Those were the only days haven’t heard that. that Kipling would have enough people I’m not sure that I’d get an answer to man the ambulance and be open for any faster if this were an election year. service.” But there is a perception out there, that What happens if a call-out occurs out- this government doesn’t want to talk side of those designated days? to the ‘common people’ until there’s an “Then, we wait” Sluser says. election. Issues like this aren’t helping He goes on to explain that the prob- to erase that perception.” lem stems from a lack of funding. He suggests that the individuals “The problem is that there isn’t with the power to make these decisions enough funding available for people to might want to think about how they make a decent wage. Right now, during would feel, if their decisions impacted a 12-hour shift, a person is paid a full somebody they cared about. wage for six hours. Then you’re ‘on call’ “I wish that members of the govern- for the other six hours. If you’re called ment would come out here. Maybe if out during that time, you are paid a they had to actually travel the distance full wage. Otherwise, you’re paid $5 per themselves, they might understand. If hour for those 6 hours on call. one of their family members or friends You’re not going to get front-line were living here and they got sick or FACEBOOK | GRASSLANDS NEWS workers who are willing to come out Vandalism were injured, would they be satisfied to Kipling for that kind of wage. And 2IÀFLDOVDW*UHQIHOO+LJK&RPPXQLW\6FKRRODUHDVNLQJIRUFRPPXQLW\FRRS- with them having to wait over an hour you can’t blame them for that. They’ve for an ambulance?” HUDWLRQWRVWRSGDPDJHWRVFKRROSURSHUW\$SLOHRIEDUNZDVUHFHQWO\VFUDSHG worked hard to train in order to be a Ultimately, Sluser stresses that he IURPDWUHHDQGVFRUFKPDUNVZHUHOHIWRQDSLFQLFWDEOH%URNHQJODVV paramedic. People have to make enough wants to see the problem rectified before DQGWUDVKKDYHDOVREHHQIRXQGVWUHZQDURXQGWKHVFKRRO\DUG