Gov't Submits for Approval of Infrastructure Projects
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Terry is worker, loaned the family a truck driver and local her camper as temporary farmer; Amanda works housing and set up a Go- at the Co-op Grocery FundMe page for them. store, and their children Within one day, more attend the public school. than $5,000 had been Whether it’s lending a hand at a community raised. fundraiser, directing a Affinity Credit Union customer to the right gro- in Broadview is also han- cery shelf or participating dling monetary donations in school programs, mem- for the family and these bers of the Rienks family can be submitted to any are available to help. Now branch, with the desig- the community has an op- nation “Terry & Amanda portunity to give back to Rienks Trust Fund.” them. A neighbour, Karen A tragic loss struck Wyatt, is organizing other the family last weekend donations for the three when fire destroyed their adults and five children house on a farm a few who lived in the house. miles southeast of Broad- Wyatt said the response view. The local fire de- has been overwhelming. partment received a call “People are coming out at 3:50 pm on Sunday, but of the woodworks to see the damage had already what they can do, what been done. “It was fully they can donate, and how engulfed when we got they can help,” she said. SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS there, so there was noth- “I know the family really, +RXVHORVWWRÀUH ing really we could do,” really appreciates it.” %\WKHWLPHWKH%URDGYLHZ)LUH'HSDUWPHQWDUULYHGRQVFHQHWKHIDUPKRPHRI7HUU\DQG$PDQGD5LHQNV Deputy Fire Chief Shawn As the family’s spe- ZDVIXOO\LQYROYHGE\ÀUHDQGWKHKRXVHZDVFRPSOHWHO\GHVWUR\HG7KHIDPLO\ZDVQRWDWKRPHZKHQWKH Markwart told Grass- cific needs for clothing or ÀUHVWDUWHGDQGDFDXVHKDVQRW\HWEHHQGHWHUPLQHG lands News. The cause of household items are deter- the fire is not yet known. mined Wyatt will commu- family. “You don’t see a The family of eight nicate these, along with community event without was not home at the time drop-off locations, via the the Rienks family,” Wyatt of the fire, so there were existing Facebook group said. “They’re very giving Gov’t submits for approval no injuries, but they lost “Broadview and Area people and we’re hoping all of their belongings and Community Events.” She that people will return some pets. Neighbours, anticipates continued that in kindness to them friends and family have positive support for the at this time.” of infrastructure projects By Sarah Pacio proves the ICIP application, it will pro- Grasslands News vide the remaining $785,200. “Approval is a major part of the timeline; it depends on approval, contractors and the ten- The Government of Saskatchewan has dering process,” Grenfell’s CAO Brenna submitted more than 120 projects to the Ackerman said. “But as long as we get federal government for final approval approval to move forward, the project under the Investing in Canada Infrastruc- would be completed within the next two ture Program (ICIP). If approved, projects will support local communities like Gren- years.” fell, Indian Head, and Fort Qu’Appelle. The Town of Indian Head is seeking The ICIP cost-sharing program was assistance from the infrastructure fund- established in 2018 to provide $896 mil- ing program for a swimming pool project. lion in funding for Saskatchewan infra- “We are planning to do renovations at the structure over a ten-year period. The existing site that will improve safety and program divides the expense of major accessibility,” said Meagan McEwan, the improvements between the municipality town’s Community Development Officer. involved, the provincial government and The work would take approximately one the federal government. The Government year from demolition to opening day, and of Saskatchewan accepted online appli- cost approximately $1.762 million. The cations for two categories of the grant town has allocated $469,934 for the project (Community, Culture and Recreation In- and the province has committed $587,285. frastructure; and Green Infrastructure) The potential federal share would be from December 2019 until May 2020. Rec- $704,813. ommending the projects to the federal The Town of Whitewood had submit- government is the next step in the pro- ted proposals for their lagoon and also cess. under Whitewood Recreation for the new The Town of Grenfell plans to make pool liner but did not receive approval ALVIN NIXON | GRASSLANDS NEWS a new cell at the lagoon to accommodate for funding. (DJOHSHUFK future growth in the community. The “These projects will improve quality of $EDOGHDJOHVLWVSHUFKHGRQDIHQFHSRVWVHHPLQJO\HQMR\LQJWKHZDUP upgrade is expected to cost $1.963 mil- life and make our great province an even VXQQ\ZHDWKHUDVWKHHQGRIVXPPHUFRPHVWRDQHQG)DOORIÀFLDOO\ lion. The town will provide $523,532 and better place to call home,” Government EHJDQWKLVZHHNZLWKPLOGWHPSHUDWXUHV$QLFHIDOOLVIRUHFDVWHG the province has committed to supply Relations Minister Lori Carr said in a $654,268. If the federal government ap- press release last week. 2 September 25, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Nominations now open for municipal elections in Sask. By Elaine Ashfield in which they are quali- a population of 20,000 or Grasslands News fied to vote in a rural mu- more in a city. nicipality. Qualifications for nom- For the office of reeve, inations state: The Notice of Call for nomination papers must • is at least 18 years old Nomination for Munici- be signed by at least two on the day of the election. pal Elections 2020 are now voters of the rural munic- • is not disqualified open. ipality. pursuant to this or any Rural municipalities To seek nomination, other Act. are accepting nomina- the rules are: • is a Canadian citizen tions for the positions of • be at least 18 years old at the time that he/she Reeve and Councillors in on the day of the election. submits the nomination the odd numbered Divi- • is not disqualified paper. sions of 1, 3 and 5. pursuant to this or any • has lived in Sas- Towns and cities are other Act. katchewan for at least accepting nominations to • is a Canadian citizen six consecutive months fill the positions of Mayor at the time that he/she immediately preceding and up to six councillors. submits the nomination the date on which he/she Villages are requesting paper. submitted the nomination nominations for Mayor • has lived in Sas- paper, AND: and councillors that vary katchewan for at least • has lived in that mu- from a minimum of two to six consecutive months nicipality, or on land now four positions. immediately preceding in that municipality, for All nominations close 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 the date on which he/she at least three consecutive Terry Fox Run on October 7 at 4 p.m. submitted the nomination months immediately pre- Kali Smith (giving thumbs up) and Destin Kohlenberg, along with fellow Interested persons can paper, AND: ceding the date on which obtain further informa- VWXGHQWVIURP6W+HQU\·V6HQLRU6FKRROLQ0HOYLOOHSDUWLFLSDWHGLQD • lives in Saskatche- he/she submitted the tion by contacting their Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18. wan, AND nomination paper. municipal office. • is eligible to vote in Once nominations the rural municipality. close, Notice of Elections, Notice of Polls, Notice of Nomination Regulations Advance Polls and Notice Fort Qu’Appelle R-Day service goes online of Abandonment of Polls - Urban Municipalities if a candidate is elected (cities, towns and villages) Qu’Appelle this year be- poppy campaign supports purchase a wreath can do by acclamation will be By Alan Hustak Nomination papers cause of the pandemic. local veterans and their so by dropping into the published. 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