ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 108 NO. 49 PMR #40007604 Thursday, December 3, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Bee & Thistle Winery has family heritage at heart

Peter and Collin MacInnis with a batch of rhubarb wine. Photo courtesy Margaret MacInnis

A new cottage winery, just licensed in kets and other ways of making products for, the science and chemistry behind Conceding that improvements have April of this year, is sure creating a lot to put on the shelf, Peter and Margaret winemaking, was just the beginning of been made since they began going of buzz in the Debden area. fell back onto something they’ve long the road when it came to realizing the through the licensing process, Peter However, the story of Bee & Thistle loved doing. dream of the Bee & Thistle Winery. and Anne agree it wasn’t always clear Winery actually starts in 2013, when “One thing we’ve always liked doing “My brother and I put a lot of sweat how the process worked. Peter MacInnis and his Wife, Marga- since we first met way back in the early and tears into the building of the build- “When we were going for our license, ret, planted the first crop of Haskap 80s was making wine,” Peter said. ing and putting everything all together, we did find it a big challenge, in that we berries in what has since grown into a With their course settled upon, Mar- and we got our license in April,” Peter didn’t have a lot of direction from the family-run operation including Peter’s garet enrolled in UC Davis’ online said. “It’s just been go time since then.” SLGA on the various steps we needed brother and sister, Collin MacInnis and winemaking certificate program and Like any journey, there were bumps to get through before we could proceed Anne (MacInnis) Greeno. received certification as a winemaker along the road to getting the winery up to the next point,” Anne said, adding With the decision to start an orchard, in 2019, while Peter earned certifica- and running. For Peter and Anne, the that this prompted them to provide the came the question of what to do with tion as a master distiller in 2018. biggest challenge was working with the SLGA with recommendations to make all the fruit grown each year. After re- This training, which gave the couple Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Au- the process go more smoothly. searching fruit markets, farmer’s mar- a deep understanding of, and respect thority to getting licensed. Continued on page 3 One Stop Shop for all your Christmas needs! Chocolates H Cards H Gifts H Decorations H And more! Check out our Facebook page to stay up to date on all our sales and info this holiday season.

Main Street, Shellbrook Woodland Pharmacy Ph: 306-747-2545 2 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com December 3, 2020 New priest assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Spiritwood Father Ramel Macapala tions around the world. He he tries to return to Philippines of gloom. During this advent grew up with his four broth- sent applications to Canada, each year to visit his family but season of 2020 we have much ers and sisters in Bohol, Phil- Australia, and Africa and was was prevented form going this cause to be downtrodden, to be ippines, a small province in entertained by Bishop Blaze in year due to the ongoing pan- depressed. We see not so many the heart of the Bisayans Is- Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. demic. good things happening in our lands. He had been active in He arrived in Canada May The following is a message world and yet we still come to- the church from an early age, 18, 2003. The bishop sent him from Fr. Ramel: gether as God’s people to say that serving mass during his youth. to Ottawa to study theology for Dear Friends, we are a people of Hope. That Upon completing his high four years. After returning to Greetings from Sacred Heart the same light that broke the school studies, he was un- Prince Albert, he was sent to Parish, Spiritwood, Saskatch- darkness at the birth of Christ sure of what he wanted to be- Melfort for a one-year intern- ewan. is a light that is present and real come when a group visited his ship where he was ordained as “The people who walked in in our world. It takes Faith. It school to encourage youth to a deacon (2006). In 2007, he darkness have seen a great light. takes a reminder that even in become a priest or a nun. He, was ordained as a priest at the Upon those who dwell in the the midst of darkness new ba- along with some other class- cathedral in Prince Albert and land of gloom a light has shone. bies have been born, people have mates, decided to give it a try. has been on assignment since. You have brought them abun- gotten married, people have He passed the preliminary His first assignment was in dant joy and great rejoicing, as celebrated anniversaries and exam and decided to enter the Hafford, Blaine Lake, May- they rejoice before you as at the birthdays and there is great joy seminary. fair, and Muskeg where he harvest, as people make merry in the world. We cannot let that He was sent to school where stayed for seven years. Af- when dividing spoils. For the light be diminished by real dark- he obtained a Bachelor of Father Ramel Macapal arrived in ter that, he went to St. Louis, yoke that burdened them, the ness; for Christ has broken the Philosophy. While he didn’t Spiritwood this September for his Birch Hills, and Domremy pole on their shoulder, and the chains of sin and death. Christ initially know that he would new assignment at Sacred Heart for six years. His assignment rod of their taskmaster you have is our hope and that is my prayer want to become a priest, Fr. Parish. to the Spiritwood area began smashed…” (Isaiah 9:1-3) for you during this Advent and Ramel said that he felt his call- this September. This word from Prophet Isaiah Christmas season, that you will ing growing during his seminary After he had completed his In the future, Fr. Ramel says was written hundreds of years see Christ as your hope. days. From the original group seminary, Fr. Ramel said he that he would like to be able to before the birth of Christ and yet Be assured that you are in our he started out with, only two of wanted to become a missionary do some missionary work in the church today still harkens prayers. May God bless you and the 23 have stayed and been or- who was working in a parish, some African countries and visit back to these words because your family always! dained as priests. so he applied to different loca- Rome or the Holy Land. He said we still live perhaps in the land In Christ, Fr. Ramel Macapala Province issues exposure notices for Shellbrook Rink Shellbrook’s Richardson Pioneer forwards and especially backwards), centrated effort from all and we are tres. Recreation Centre has been shut- tight turns, edge work and individual working together to try and keep the The new public health measures down until at least Dec. 5, as it awaits puck control,” the organization’s post kids skating, and being active while came into effect on Nov. 27 and will be a green light from the Saskatchewan said. we wait for better times,” the post said. in place until Dec. 17. Health Authority to resume activities “This would be an opportune time to Under the province’s new COVID-19 Nearly the same day they were an- allowed under the province’s latest work on passing drills as this is many measures, all team/group sports, ac- nounced, the Saskatchewan Health COVID-19 restrictions. times overlooked and would be drills tivities, games, competitions, recitals, Authority issued a potential exposure The closure was announced on Face- where the players can keep safely dis- and practices have been suspended warning for those who may have at- book by the Shellbrook Minor Sports tanced,” it added, while cautioning for amateur and recreational leagues tended the Shellbrook Curling Club Association, which also took a mo- that scrimmages shouldn’t be part of in all age groups. between Nov. 9 and 26. ment to advise coaches about how ac- practice routines. Athletes and dancers 18 years of Those who were there between those tivities may be carried out going for- In the same Facebook post, Shell- age and under may continue practic- dates must isolate for 14 days, and ward. brook Minor Sports said refunds for ing, conditioning and skills train- are strongly encouraged to get a CO- “This would be a chance to spend the season are being put on hold un- ing in groups of eight or fewer, but VID-19 test. time with our players at all levels in til it has a clear idea of how the sec- must abide by the required mask use Days after this exposure warning, drills which include, skating (both ond half of the season may go after and maintain at least three metres of the SHA sent out a similar notice to the Christmas holidays. physical distancing between partici- skaters, coaches, and families of the It also advised that any pants at all times. Shellbrook Skating Club’s STARSkate SALE BY TENDER activities, such as prac- Individual groups of eight may not program. R.M. OF CANWOOD NO. 494 tices, are optional, and share a training or rehearsal surface The warning applies to anyone who 1. Under the provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, the R.M. anyone who doesn’t feel or space at the same time. Coaches attended the program on Nov. 13, 15, of Canwood No. 494 offers for sale the following properties: comfortable can stay and trainers are not included in the and 18. As with all other warnings, at- Block A, Plan 101483490, NE 31-49-06 W3 home. training group numbers, as long as tendees are required to isolate for 14 Block B, Mont Nebo, Plan 102148433 Ext 2 Lot 1, Block 2, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 “We will get through they are masked and maintain a mini- days and are encouraged to get a CO- Lot 2, Block 2, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 this but it will take a con- mum physical distance of three me- VID test. Lot 3, Block 2, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 2. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and must indicate which property the tender is for. Tenders can be submitted to: The Rural PICK OF Municipality of Canwood No. 494, Box 10, Canwood, Sask., Christmas Hampers S0J 0K0. Shellbrook, Parkside, Holbein, Mont Nebo THE WEEK 3. Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on December 8, Those requesting Christmas Food Hampers, 2020. (PU751A) 4. A certified cheque to the Municipality for 10% of the amount pick up an application form from any of the tender must accompany the tender. Tenders submitted minister of the Ministerial Association. 2020 Fusion without certified funds will not be considered. Complete the form and make sure the SEL Hybrid $19,995* 5. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. application is sent to: 2.0L-I4/ Kylss Entry/ 6. The successful bidder will have 45 days to provide the Ministerial Association Food Bank Rmt Strt/ SYNC/ BLIS/ balance of cash to complete the purchase. The deposit PO Box 97 Rvrs Snsng/ Rvrs Cmr/ NAV/ will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the Ingot Silver 41kms* agreement for sale within the required time. Holbein, Sask. S0J 1G0 7. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are Post marked by Dec. 10, 2020 (no later) the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the Toll Free 1-800-667-3353 bid price. Phone Dave Bodvarson 306-747-7235 Dated this 26th day of November, 2020. #2 Highway West, Watrous, SK DL907154 www.centennialford.sk.ca Lorna Benson, Administrator Dave Whalley 306-747-2804 *Kms and price in thousands. Taxes not included in price. December 3, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 Bee & Thistle Winery has family heritage at heart

Continued from 1 cess didn’t always flow tion, the coronavirus has “We look forward to smoothly, one challenge yet to become a problem. working with them to make the Bee & Thistle Winery The big question for Pe- it easier for other compa- hasn’t been too adversely ter going forward, though, nies that come along be- affected by is the ongoing is how long the pandemic hind us and want to start a COVID-19 pandemic. will last. Should it carry on business in Saskatchewan, Having only just pro- well into 2021, Peter says it to be able to grow the in- duced its first two prod- could make it hard to get dustry there and help out ucts, a Haskap wine (Chiad the winery’s products to with the economy and the Fion) and a rhubarb wine market. tax base.” (Loch Aline), and being a “We’ll be going to RSPs While the licensing pro- small, family-run opera- with different liquor stores, private and govern- ment run,” he said. “The restaurants, we’ll be hit there, because not as many of them are open. Those that are, are more limited in the number of custom- ers, so they may not be as Peter MacInnis puts on rhubarb wine. Photo courtesy Margaret MacInnis willing to try [our prod- uct].” the Bee & Thistle Winery and the rhubarb wine, ily’s heritage. If the worst case scenar- may be grand, the driving Loch Aline, is named af- “It is the MacInnis name io comes to pass, it could force behind it is simple ter the body of water that that has brought this all put a damper on Peter’s and rooted deeply in the leads to Kinlochaline, the about, both in honour of The Bee and Thistle Winery is located northeast of plans for the future, which MacInnis family’s Scottish family’s castle in Scotland. our father and our moth- Debden. Photo courtesy Margaret MacInnis include starting a distill- heritage. Anne says this Scottish er,” she said. ery and producing Haskap The MacInnis family theme will be present in all For more on the Bee & brandy and gin, crafting crest motto, “From work of the winery’s products, Thistle Winery’s story, vis- meads and melomels (fruit comes pleasure,” is a guid- and that the winery is a it: http://www.beeandthis- based wines) using honey ing mantra for the winery, means to honour the fam- tlewinery.wine/ sourced from Shellbrook’s own Hannigan Honey, and expanding flavour profiles to include black currants, Saskatoon berries, and cherries. “We still want to ex- pand... and add to Peter’s distillery, and give him Peter and Collin MacInnis worked together to har- different flavours to work vest rhubarb over the summer. Photo courtesy with,” Collin said. Margaret MacInnis Though the vision for TOWN OF SHELLBROOK PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Shellbrook intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw 2018-01, known as the Zoning Bylaw and Bylaw 2012-06 known as the Official Community Plan. INTENT 1. The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will: Rezone Blk B, Plan 102279450 from C2 – Highway Commercial District to M – Industrial District as sown on Schedule “A” below. 2. The proposed Official Community Plan amendment will: Redesignate Blk B, Plan 102279450 from Future Commercial to Existing Industrial as sown 21012uu1 on Schedule “A” below. REASON The reason for the amendments are: To accommodate industrial development within the Town of Shellbrook. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 71 Main Street, in the Town of Shellbrook, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $1.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 21st, 2020 @ 6:00pm at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, written submissions to Council pertaining to this bylaw are strongly encouraged. Written submissions must be received by 4:00pm on Thursday, December 17th, 2020 either by emailing myself at [email protected] or by depositing into the mail slot at the Town Office. Anyone wishing to make a verbal submission to Council must do so by phone. Please contact the Town Office before 12:00pm on December 17th, 2020, to schedule a time slot in which Council will phone you directly to hear your concerns or suggestions. Issued at the Town of Shellbrook this 26th day of November, 2020. Kelly Hoare, Chief Administrative Officer OPINION 4 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com December 3, 2020 Sask. lockdown seems inevitable One can never say the Sas- The new measures also are a step in the right direc- katchewan Party government restrict large retailers, with tion, the most important doesn’t stick to its guns. stores larger than 20,000 question is, “Will they work?” Since bringing the prov- square feet, to 50 per cent ca- Only time will tell, but the ince out of lockdown over pacity, and reduce attendance trouble with taking a piece- the course of the summer, caps at performance and meal, wait-and-see approach Premier Scott Moe and his gaming venues, indoor public to battling a pandemic, is that colleagues have had one chief events, and worship services the pandemic doesn’t wait goal in mind: keep the people to 30 people. and see. While politicians are of Saskatchewan as safe from JORDAN Additionally, all amateur busy consulting and strategiz- COVID-19 as possible, while and recreational team sports, ing, COVID-19 is out in the WISS avoiding an economically di- T activities, games, competi- world infecting people (some- sastrous second lockdown. ~ tions, recitals, and practices times without them even be- This, of course, has been News Editor have been suspended, but ing aware of it). the goal of every province. athletes and dancers aged 18 Assuming the average CO- But one by one, we’ve seen and under can continue to VID-19 carrier infects two government after government zero to lockdown, it’s taking practice in groups of eight or people, the 243 new daily cas- abandon this approach in a piecemeal approach to com- fewer. es the province is reporting on the face of skyrocketing case bating rising COVID-19 case Finally, the measures ex- average will become 486 new ments will always be playing personal responsibility (a key numbers, and impose some numbers, throwing every pos- pand masking requirements cases at some point down the catch up, and any restrictions message, as government pol- form of social or economic sible weapon in its arsenal at to include all school and day- line. Later on, those 486 cases they introduce will be at least icy means nothing if people lockdown. the virus to flatten the curve. care staff and students (chil- will become 972. a few days behind the pan- don’t adhere to it). The Sask. Party govern- The latest salvo — the third dren aged 0-2 remain exempt, Bear in mind, too, that demic’s trends. However, one must won- ment, however, is staying the in as many weeks — came and those aged 3-12 should these are just the reported It’s not an enviable position der if this approach to fight- course for now, despite calls into effect on Friday and will wear a mask if able), all em- cases. With Saskatchewan’s to be in, but it can be managed ing COVID-19 is delaying from the opposition NDP and be in place until at least Dec. ployees in businesses, even in COVID-19 testing lagging far with sound policy. short-term pain for long-term doctors across the province 17. It limits restaurants, bars, areas the public can’t access, behind the national average, The Sask. Party govern- agony. for a circuit breaker lockdown and night clubs to seat four and all residents, employees, there’s no telling how many ment remains committed to Indeed, barring a drastic (or at least tighter restric- people per table, and requires and visitors to correctional cases government and health keeping the province open change in COVID numbers, tions). they keep records of guests for facilities. officials don’t know about. for business, and continues to a second lockdown may be Rather than going from contact tracing purposes. While the new restrictions This reality means govern- emphasize the importance of inevitable. Op-ed: SUMA promotes out-of-town shopping By Chris Ashfield see a quote “The Voice of Saskatchewan’s there is a lot of money going to businesses financially to community events – or to put it Grasslands News Group Hometowns.” elsewhere. bluntly – could care one bit whether you lose Turn on your computer, your phone, your We are a small business in a Saskatchewan CentralSource, formerly SUMAdvantage, your businesses or not. They couldn’t care television or your radio and all we are reading municipality. Go to SUMA Central Stores was created to harness the purchasing power less whether the people paying the taxes have or hearing these days is “Show Local - Sup- and you will see they are encouraging your of Saskatchewan’s hometowns, SUMA’s web- a job to go to when the retail sector fails as a port Your Local Businesses.” So at a recent municipal office to buy from the large box site says. Your municipal governing office result of your tax dollars buying out of town. council meeting of one of our local municipal stores and not your local businesses. To me, and staff can now purchase grounds main- The municipality may see it as saving governments, I was discouraged and more the ‘Voice of Saskatchewan Hometowns’ is tenance, mowers, tires, workwear, office ma- themselves money but I could bet that if pric- than dismayed to hear the chief adminis- saying – shop elsewhere and leave the small chines and stationary, printed products, au- ing was compared to that same business in trative officer report she had taken part in a businesses to pay the taxes in your munici- tomotive supplies, engineering services and your small community, there is not a lot of seminar from the Saskatchewan Urban Mu- pality. financial benefits, to name a few, through saving or your local business would be will- nicipal Association entitled GTO Kinetics In Saskatchewan, there are 774 municipali- CentralSource. That pretty well covers every ing to match a price for continual support. - Central Stores (Municipalities of Saskatch- ties; 454 of them are urban municipalities (16 business in our community being a victim to You need to keep your dollars at home. Ev- ewan). cities, 147 towns, 250 villages and 41 resort your municipal government’s outsourcing for ery dollar spent will touch six more hands in In plain language, a seminar regarding villages), 296 are rural municipalities and supplies. the community and every dollar spent out- shopping out of town from cooperating larger 24 are northern municipalities (2 northern How many of these businesses supported side the community is gone for good. A re- businesses that SUMA has made deals with. towns, 11 northern villages and 11 northern by the Association of Municipalities, as they duced level of economic activity will weaken Thank you for your support SUMA! hamlets). Now if each one of these municipal are now called, pay taxes in your community, and eventually kill your entire community. Look at the website suma.org and you will offices purchase their supplies out of town, donate their time to your community, donate Continued on page 5

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Earlier this fall our have installed barriers. gatherings such as ban- government received a This includes all indoor quets, conferences, wed- strong, new mandate from fitness activities with dings or funeral recep- Saskatchewan people. aquatic activities being tions, food and beverage Our immediate focus has the only exception. service is prohibited. been managing the ongo- All students, employees All places of worship are ing pandemic. While we and visitors in all schools also reduced to 30 people continue to respond to the are required to wear a for all ceremonies includ- evolving situation, we are mask. While children be- ing as weddings, funerals, working to find the right tween the ages of 0-2 are or baptisms. HON. SCOTT MOE, NADINE HON. JEREMY WILSON HARRISON balance between keeping PREMIER not required to wear a Sports, Fitness MLA MLA ~ people safe and ensur- mask, those between the ~ and Dance ~ ing our economy does not MLA for Rosthern - ages of 3-12 are if they are Saskatchewan All team/group compe- Meadow Shellbrook stall. This has been a chal- able. Rivers titions, recitals and games Lake Toll Free: Toll Free: Toll Free: lenge as our COVID-19 1-855-793-3422 All employees and visi- 1-888-763-0615 are suspended including 1-877-234-6669 transmission rates have [email protected] tors are required to wear [email protected] amateur and recreational [email protected] risen, placing provincial masks in common areas leagues. health care resources un- edge and appreciate the in businesses and work- between all tables. Athletes and dancers new measures. der increasing strain. sacrifices so many are places, including those Alcohol sales must end under the age of 18 may Large retail locations We understand the vi- making to ensure the safe- areas the public does not at 10 p.m. Restaurants continue training or con- are required to limit their rus better than we did ty of others and ask that have access to. This now and licensed establish- ditioning in groups of capacity to 50 per cent – in the spring and will everyone continue to do applies to provincial and ments must also maintain eight or fewer while main- or four square metres – of continue to find ways for their part. municipal correctional fa- guest and reservation in- taining three metres of space per person, which- businesses and activities Additional public health cilities. formation for all patrons separation. Non-medical ever is less. Large retail to operate safely. By now, measures have been intro- For more information to allow for contact tracing face masks must be worn. locations are defined as those who can are work- duced based on the trans- on masking requirements, if required. Only one group of eight or retailers with more than ing from home. Employ- mission patterns to help please visit www.sas- Gatherings less can be on a training 20,000 square feet, and ers across our province reduce COVID-19 case katchewan.ca/masks The maximum allow- surface at a time. 50 per cent capacity is are introducing new mea- numbers over the coming Restaurants and able size for private gather- Fitness activities and determined by half of the sures to ensure the safety weeks. The new measures Licensed Establish- ings in the home remains group fitness classes may specified fire-code capac- of both their staff and pa- support our plan to slow ments at five. This includes all train in groups of eight or ity. trons and our long-term down rather than shut All restaurants and li- private dwellings includ- fewer, for all ages. Mask The mandatory mask care and personal care down. censed establishments in- ing out buildings such as use and three metres of signage is found at www. facilities have moved to Mandatory cluding bars, taverns and a garage or shed. It is still physical distancing be- saskatchewan.ca/covid19- compassionate visits only. Masking Expanded nightclubs are now lim- strongly encouraged that tween participants must posters. Our best defense against Mandatory, non-med- ited to tables of no more you do not gather with be maintained. These additional health COVID-19 is to come to- ical mask use is now re- than four people. Tables anyone outside of your im- Malls and Retail measures, along with gether as a province and quired in all indoor and must have three metres mediate household. Retailers across Sas- existing measures, will continue to wear our public spaces across the between them or have an Public venues support- katchewan are provid- remain in effect until masks, physically dis- province. Masking con- impermeable barrier be- ing capacity of 150 people ing important resources December 17, 2020. At tance, and stay home if tinues to be required in tween tables and main- are now restricted to 30 to the public during this that time, they will be re- feeling sick. We acknowl- indoor public areas that tain two metres distance people. This includes bin- pandemic. To support viewed by the provincial go halls, arenas, live the- their work new measures Chief Medical Health Of- atres, and performing arts are required. Retail busi- ficer. For further infor- venues. For performance nesses must enhance the mation on public health Op-ed: SUMA promotes and gaming venues that expectation of mask use, measures, contact tracing offer food or beverage provide hand sanitizer, or general information, services, they must keep and provide direction of please visit www.sas- activities separate (i.e. foot traffic within stores. katchewan.ca/covid19. out-of-town shopping cordoned off) from the Signage and staff training General public inquiries food and beverage service. should be provided to help may be directed to CO- Continued from 4 secrecy towards what they are doing by For all other indoor public inform the public of these [email protected]. Small businesses are the backbone of our cancelling policies regarding notifications. economy. I am not in favour of our govern- Now they want to join together to spend our ments, and especially our local community budgets with a big supplier. governments, supporting out-of-town busi- I want my money circulating in my com- RCMP investigating suspicious nesses. munity to help keep our services, our ser- If we continue to sit back and say it’s fine vice clubs and our communities healthy, for our taxpayer’s money to be spent else- productive and good places to live. death in RM of Medstead where, just like some people think it’s fine I want my government to know that I to shop elsewhere, it isn’t long before you do not want them purchasing their needs Glaslyn/Turtleford RCMP, the RCMP 54-year-old Bradley John Ham, last will have to move elsewhere because you elsewhere when they can acquire the same Major Crime Unit and the RCMP Fo- known to be from the Prince Albert/ have lost all of your services, and your peo- thing right in their own center. rensic Identification Section are investi- North Battleford/Saskatoon areas. ple, to areas where the services are located If people agree with the association for gating a suspicious death in the RM of An autopsy was scheduled to take that have been supported - better known as our municipalities to develop policies and Medstead. place on Dec. 1, 2020. The circumstanc- the cities. SUMA should be representing us provide alternate methods to purchase On Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, around es surrounding his death continue to be all, not just the large suppliers. outside our community, then you are the 12:30 p.m., Glaslyn/Turtleford RCMP investigated. Too much goes on behind closed doors in people who should be packing, as your responded to a complaint of a deceased Anyone with information about this our governments and this is trickling down job, your home and your business won’t be male located near a grid road approxi- investigation is asked to contact Glaslyn/ into our smaller communities and mu- around for long. mately 30 kilometers southeast of Turtleford RCMP at 306-845-4520 or nicipal areas. Governments are removing Speak up people – it’s your money, your Glaslyn. 306-342-2005 or call Crime Stoppers the tender process or are increasing their community. The deceased has been identified as anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. 6 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com December 3, 2020 Indigenous pioneer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86

Saskatchewan has lost another true worry about us over here.’” ey League. His promotion of the trailblazer. Through his NHL career, Fred game helped spur the construction Fred Sasakamoose, who made his- played 11 games with the Chicago of arenas in communities in north- tory as one of the first Indigenous NHL Blackhawks during the 1953-54 ern Saskatchewan. players, has died at 86 after a brief bout season, splitting time with the More recently, he assisted with with COVID-19. Moose Jaw Canucks of the Western the All Nations Hockey School in Fred’s son, Neil Sasakamoose, shared Canadian Junior Hockey League. Saskatoon before establishing the news of his father’s passing via Face- Following his time in Chicago, Fred Sasakamoose All Star Hock- book on Nov. 24, just five days after he Sasakamoose returned home to ey Week; a hockey camp that fo- was admitted to hospital with the novel the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in cuses on diversity and integration coronavirus. Saskatchewan to help give oth- in addition to hockey skills. “The COVID virus did so much dam- ers the same opportunities he “He said he never believed in age into his lungs, he just couldn’t received. With no athletic equip- racism. He never believed in hate. keep responding,” Neil said. “He just ment, events or facilities in the He believed in listening to what couldn’t keep up.” area, he worked extensively to professionals have to say. He had Neil also said his father appreciated build and develop minor hockey some good, good strengths about all the people who sent him encourag- and other sports in the commu- that old guy. He believed in his cul- ing cards and videos since his hospital- nity. ture, his language, his people, he ization, and shared the last conversa- “(He) couldn’t fit in with the big believed in us getting along with tion they had. wigs, couldn’t fit in with all the big non-native people, races around “I talked to him about one o’clock in owners of things and big compa- the world,” Neil said. the afternoon ... and I asked how he nies. Big corporations. That’s not Outside of the sports world, he was feeling, if he was scared,” Neil said. who he was,” Neil said. served as band councillor and “He said ‘I’m not scared.’ He said. ‘I’m “He was a grassroots guy … He chief of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. ready to go. If I’ve got to go, I’m going wasn’t a suit and tie. He didn’t belong small towns.” He was inducted into the Saskatch- to go.’ there. He knew where you belonged. In 1962, Sasakamoose focused his ef- ewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, and “And I said ‘you know what, dad? If He belonged with his people on the re- forts on hockey as one of the founding became a member of the Order of Can- you’re tired, you go. You go and don’t serve. He belonged with local people in members of the Northern Indian Hock- ada in 2018. Saskatchewan enacts more COVID restrictions Following another week of high be maintained. gatherings beyond the immediate manufacturing facilities); and surface or space at the same time. daily COVID-19 cases, the Sas- The liquor sales curfew of 10 household. If the number of peo- All residents, employees and Coaches and trainers are not in- katchewan government has fur- p.m. is still in effect, and con- ple in a family is five or greater, no visitors in all common areas in cluded in the training group num- ther tightened restrictions across sumption of liquor still has to end additional visitors are permitted, provincial and municipal correc- bers as long as they are masked the province in a bid to flatten the by 11 p.m. with the exception of recurring tional facilities. and maintain a minimum physi- burgeoning curve. For performance and gaming caregivers, support personal, and Additionally, mask use will be cal distance of three metres. Introduced last Wednesday venues, such as casinos, bingo tradespersons, who are advised required during all indoor fitness Fitness activities and group fit- afternoon, the additional public halls, arenas, live theatres, movie to maintain physical distancing activities, with aquatic activities ness classes in groups of eight or health measures went into effect theatres, and other venues, the and must wear a mask. being the only exception. fewer continue to be permitted, at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27. max capacity has been reduced On the subject of masks, the As for sports and recreation, for all ages. Again, mask use and They will be in place until at least to 30 people, and food or bever- province has expanded masking all team/group sports, activities, at least three metres of physical Thursday, Dec. 17, at which time age service must be kept separate requirements to include: games, competitions, recitals, distancing between participants they’ll be reviewed by the prov- from activities. All students, employees and and practices have been suspend- must be maintained. ince’s chief medical health officer, The same 30-person limit ap- visitors in all schools and day ed for amateur and recreational Finally, for the retail sector, Dr. Saqib Shahab. plies to indoor public gatherings, cares (except while consuming leagues in all age groups. the province is limiting cus- Under the new measures, res- including banquets, conferences, food or beverage or engaging in Athletes and dancers 18 years tomer capacity to 50 per cent (or taurants and licensed establish- and wedding and funeral recep- aquatic fitness activities). Chil- of age and under may continue four square metres per person, ments, such as bars, taverns, tions in public venues. At these dren ages 0-2 years are exempt practicing, conditioning and whichever is less) at large retail and nightclubs, are limited to events, food or beverages may not from wearing masks. Children skills training in groups of eight locations, which are classified as four people per table. Addition- be present or served. ages 3-12 should wear a mask if or fewer, but must abide by the businesses with square footage ally, tables must be placed two The capacity limit also applies they are able to; required mask use and maintain larger than 20,000 square feet. or three metres apart, depend- to worship services. And, again, All employees and visitors in all at least three metres of physical For more information, visit ing on whether or not there are no food or drink may be served. common areas in businesses and distancing between participants www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 impermeable barriers between Meanwhile, in-home gather- workplaces, even in those areas at all times. 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Prime Minister Justin vestments in Canadians, whether it’s a small town canola, you need infor- simply too large and di- Trudeau may not be very their success, and in hairdresser looking for mation, you need it fast, verse for that, but the in- popular on the CalvinPrairies their future.” the latest styles and hair and that means access to jection of funds to build but he and his party do Trudeau continued, products, a mechanic re- high speed Internet. a better rural high speed seem to at leastDaniels under- “Today’s investment puts searching an engine light As any federal govern- base is at least an invest- stand the importanceOn Agriculture of us on track to get 98 per issue, or a farmer look- ment program, this one ment that bodes well for timely and speedy ac- cent of Canadians con- ing for signs to suggest will not solve access is- a rural future in an infor- cess to information these nected to high speed the best time to sell their sues for all, the country is mation dominated world. CALVIN days. internet in the next few To better ensure rural DANIELS years, and everyone con- Canadians have access to ~ nected, a few years after high speed Internet ser- that. These are ambitious Lise Stevens wins August vice on par with those in targets, and we’re ready large urban centres the press conference in Otta- to meet them. In fact, to federal government an- wa to announce the new accelerate our progress, nounced recently a new money. right now, these need to Dessert of the Month injection of money fo- “This fund will be used succeed.” cused on better connec- to build infrastructure You can argue politics tivity. across the country, al- if you want too, but it is On Nov. 9, the feds most entirely in rural rather difficult to see this added $750 million to and remote communi- as anything but positive its Universal Broadband ties. And for places that for rural Canada. Fund to speed up Ca- are just too far to reach, Certainly the CO- nadians’ access to high- including in remote ar- VID-19 pandemic has speed internet. eas in the north, we’ve focused added attention The 2019 federal bud- reached a $600 million on Internet access as get had previously al- agreement with Tele- many workers have been located $1 billion to the sat for satellite capacity sent home to work in a fund. to improve broadband, place of greater isolation “Our government is along with the $2 billion and safety, and school launching the $1.75 bil- we’ve already put down classes have gone online lion universal broadband for broadband through for the same reason, but fund to connect all Cana- the Canada infrastruc- the need to be connected dians to high speed in- ture bank’s growth plan. with quick access had ternet,” said Trudeau at a We’re making real in- been growing long before we had heard of COVID. To be competitive to- Advertising Deadline is day business needs to The Spiritwood Public Library made the last ‘catch-up’ draw for their Dessert have at least one eye on of the Month Fundraiser. August’s dessert was provided by Erin Wingerter Friday 4:00 p.m. global trends and that and taken home by Lise Stevens. There is only one more draw left for the De- requires information, cember Christmas baking for this year.

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The Saskatchewan Party government ipal and tourism sectors, partly offset by measures to help Saskatchewan resi- economic disaster,” said Aleana Young, has released its 2020-2021 mid-year re- lower-than-budgeted pension expense dents through the pandemic. the opposition’s critic for the economy port, which highlights a less dire than and crop insurance claims expense. The “This is a missed opportunity, one with and jobs. “Instead of sitting on federal projected economic outlook for the prov- mid-year forecast includes the impact deadly consequences. The government dollars and forcing people and small ince despite the ongoing COVID-19 pan- of government’s election commitments has refused to consider a circuit break- businesses to struggle through this cri- demic. totalling $91.7 million. A $160 million er, but what we have now is the worst of sis on their own, the Sask. Party needs to Tabled by Finance Minister Donna expense contingency remains in place at both worlds. Businesses are being told to increase supports now to ensure that we Harpauer on Friday, the fiscal outlook mid-year. stay open while their customers are be- don’t see any more businesses closed or forecasts a deficit of $2 billion, an im- Public debt and net debt are both ing urged to stay home - it’s a recipe for working people get left behind.” provement of $381.5 million from the down compared to the budget forecast. government’s projections of a $2.4 bil- Saskatchewan’s net debt-to-GDP ratio at lion deficit back in June. March 31, 2021, is now estimated at 19.6 “As reflected in these latest forecasts, per cent and is expected to be one of the our government is managing the prov- lowest among Canadian provinces this PRAISE & WORSHIP ince’s finances carefully through the year. Saskatchewan also has the second- Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. pandemic,” Harpauer said. “The mid- highest credit rating in Canada, when year update also includes $260 million ratings from the three major rating agen- PARTNERS IN FAITH SEVENTH DAY ------Lutheran/United/ ADVENTIST Gideons International of contingencies to cushion against po- cies are combined. Christchurch Anglican, 407 - 2nd Ave .E, of Canada tential pandemic-related revenue and “Saskatchewan’s economy has per- 137-2nd St. W. Shellbrook Battlefords Camp spending shocks over the remainder of formed better than originally anticipat- Spiritwood Sat., 9:45 am - Phone Art Martynes the fiscal year.” ed in the June 2020 budget,” Harpauer Worship 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School (306) 389-4633 Revenue is projected at $14.2 billion, said. “Real GDP is forecast to decline 5.0 Rev. Sarah Urano Sat., 11:00 am - Worship ------a $503.5 million (3.7 per cent) increase per cent, compared to a decline of 6.3 per ------Broadcast on EVANGELICAL FREE from budget. The increase from bud- cent forecast at budget. Saskatchewan’s UNITED /ANGLICAN VOAR 92.1 FM Mont Nebo Worship Services Wed., 7:30 pm - Pastor Liviu Tilihoi get is due to higher federal transfers, unemployment rate was the lowest in Glaslyn Bible Study & Prayer 306-747-3398 higher Government Business Enterprise Canada in October and total employ- Time is on the sign Sun., 10:30 am - Worship ------net income and higher non-renewable ment, on an unadjusted basis, is near- Rev. Kun Kim Pastor Bill Klumpenhower MENNONITE resource revenue. Tax and other own- ing pre-pandemic levels. As a result, our Rev. Don Skinner ------BRETHREN source revenue forecasts are unchanged planned path to balance in 2024-25 is ------LAKELAND CATHOLIC Glenbush COMMUNITY CHURCH from budget, but the mid-year update unchanged.” 10:00 am - Sunday School includes a $41.2 million decrease in tax The mid-year report was panned by SUNDAY Spiritwood Spiritwood - 11:15 a.m. Worship 10:50 am Sun., 11 am - Worship revenue as a result of the reduction in the the opposition NDP, which accused the Leoville - 9:30 a.m. ------Service & Sunday School small business tax rate. Sask. Party government of continuing to Chitek Lake - Closed for FIELDS OF HOPE Pastor Gerry Zak Expense is forecast to be $16.2 bil- fail businesses and families impacted by the Season (HOFFNUNGSFELDER) ------lion, an increase of $122.0 million (0.8 the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone Welcome MENNONITE CHURCH BELBUTTE FULL per cent) from budget. This includes in- The NDP was also critical of the gov- SATURDAY Glenbush GOSPEL creases for the health, education, munic- ernment for failing to introduce new Shell Lake - 8:00 p.m. Worship - 11:00 am 11 am Worship Service Medstead - 6 p.m. ------1st Sun., 7:30 pm Father Ramel Macapeia BETHEL - Hymn Sing ------Medstead Pastor Floyd Berg PARTNERS IN 1st Sunday, 10 am ------WORSHIP Worship COWBOY CHURCH Shell Lake Pastor David Jensen Spiritwood Worship - Sunday 9 a.m. 3rd Sunday - 10 am Every Wednesday Night 306-841-7333 Worship 7 pm NOTICE Pastor Sarah Urano Spiritwood Legion Hall Pastor David Jensen TO OUR READERS ------Pastor Rick Martin

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The Spiritwood Public Library ceived. That money was used to pur- prize for a weekly challenge he com- baking will be on Dec. 11. All board board members met on Wed., Nov. chase DVDs for the library. pleted. members will bring treats for this. 25 @ 5 p.m. Four members and the The Librarian received money from During the Sask. Library week in We will decide at the next meeting if Librarian were present. Appreciation Prairie Centre Credit Union. That October, the Librarian had a book we will do the Dessert of the Month goes to Dana for chairing the meet- money was used to purchase more display of Sask. authors. The theme for 2021. ing. children’s books. was “Resilient in Changing Times.” For February 2021, The Aborigi- Since we last met in early 2020, The entrance flooring in the library Gratitude to Kay for attending the nal Storytelling event will be virtual. we have received a grant from the needed replacing. This has been fin- online Regional Annual Meeting. She Joyce has informed the schools of Lions’ Club. The money was used to ished and looks amazing. sent the board members the minutes this change. purchase a new colourful activity rug The Summer Reading program was from that meeting. We made a motion to replace the for the children to enjoy. The Com- done online. Ethan Gaboury was a A round of appreciation goes to the circulation computer with a new one. munity Grant was applied for and re- winner from our library. He won a board members that put together the Headquarters decides when this com- book bundles, took pictures, and then puter should be replaced. added them to the library’s Facebook Joyce gave the Financial Report and page. This was done for our online a Proposed Budget for 2021. Also GOOD NEWS book auction. We are grateful to our new board members were discussed. ~ patrons that purchased some of these Rhonda and Phil have resigned as book bundles. board members and we wish to thank AS WE WAIT, GOD IS WITH US Our annual fundraiser, the Dessert them for their time and help over the of the Month, was on hold till the li- years. By Jonathan Worrall waiting for change or preaches and baptizes the brary reopened. We are now caught The next meeting has been set for Student Minister, progression, all the while members of creation in up. The last draw for the Christmas Jan. 27, 2021 @ 5 p.m. Knox United Church wrestling with ambiguity the wild; preaching from We have entered the since March. the boundary that sepa- season of Advent; a time We wait for a vaccine. rates civilization from the of waiting and eager an- We wait for life to change, wild. John carries out the Community Calendar ticipation. yearning for a return to duties of his ministry so ~ The dichotomy between the way things were. We that he can prepare the SPIRITWOOD: Wapiti Regional Library - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm; the attitudes of waiting wait, unable to visit our way for Jesus. For new Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm in Advent as opposed to family and loved ones life. For God to further re- LEOVILLE: Wapiti Regional Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm; how we deal with waiting comfortably. Parents veal Godself to creation. Thursday 10 am - 2 pm in our daily lives in the wait for a time when their John did all this, knowing SHELL LAKE: Wapiti Regional Library - Curb Side Pickup. Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm; secular word are intrigu- children can go to school that he was waiting for Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm ~ ing. For the most part, without fear of infection. the arrival of the one who BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm; Friday as a society, we want to We wait for restrictions to “will baptize you with the 1 pm - 5 pm; Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm. Contact us for more info 306-497-3130, www. avoid waiting. It is an in- ease so we can visit those Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:8). wapitilibrary.ca. terruption, an inconve- in long-term care. We Although this season of BIG RIVER: Wapiti Library - Curb Side Pickup. Monday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Wednes- nience and an annoyance. wait for deliverance from Advent is different from day 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm People can be quite testy the wilderness. what we are accustomed CANWOOD: Canwood Branch of Wapiti Regional Library. Appointment only. Tues- when their patience is The wilderness, in the to, I feel we can still find day 10 am - 3 pm; Thursday 10 am - 4 pm; Friday 1 pm - 5 pm tried (any of us who have biblical world, was not hope and joy in spite of DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Appointment only. Monday 2 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday 10 had to work in customer always viewed positive- our current context. Je- am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon service through the holi- ly. It was a place of fear, sus, the baby in the man- LEASK: Wapiti Library & Legacy Gallery Hours - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 10:30 am days can attest to this). danger and temptation. ger, lived knowing that - 5 pm; Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm MARCELIN: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm; Thursday 2 pm We wait in log-jammed It was, for the most part, he was making his way - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 2 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact traffic. We wait in line inhospitable. The Israel- to the cross. If we want 306-226-2110. at the store. We wait in ites wandered the desert to understand how God SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., the appropriately named for forty years before they deals with the pain and West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Limited capacity - Monday 2 pm - 6:30 pm; waiting rooms at the doc- could enter the promised suffering of God’s people, Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm; Wednesday 2 pm - 8 pm; Thursday 12 pm - 6:30 pm; Friday 9 tor’s office. We wait for land. Jesus was tortured we need only to look at am - 4 pm. the work day to be over. with temptation for forty the crucifixion. As Tex SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Kinettes presents Twinkle Tour & Hamper Haul – Start We wait for the free- days in the desert. Sample said in an inter- Decorating Now!!! Get your light display entries in by Friday, December 4th to Melissa: dom of the weekend. We When we are intro- view, “when we see Christ 306-747-7085 or [email protected]. Come Tour the Town with us De- wait for payday. We are duced to John the Baptist, on the cross, we see God, cember 5th! Meet at the rink @ 6:45pm | Tour starts @ 7pm. Voting December 5th & constantly waiting. 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Canwood, SK, until Clar- ryl), and Cole Johnson; 300 Marquis Road West, Dorothy Johnson ence’s passing in 2010. Bev Schock (Darren) and Prince Albert, SK. Please During this time the fam- family, Nastashia Shee- note that COVID–19 She spent her childhood During the years on the ily realized that Dorothy han (Cory) and Janel Bo- guidelines will be ob- on the family farm in farm, she was very ac- was experiencing the ese (Kevin); her 14 great- served. Interment will be the Shellbrook District. tive volunteering in com- onset of dementia. In grandchildren; her sister, held at Canwood North Dorothy went to Teach- munity activities such 2011 she moved into the Pat Marsh; her special Cemetery at a later date. er’s College after high as 4-H, Wheat Pool, Co- Whispering Pines home nephew, Danny Johnson; In lieu of other tributes, school. Her first teach- Operative associations, in Canwood where she her sister-in-law, Doris donations in memory of ing job was in a one room Women’s Guild, Commu- resided until 2014. After McIlroy-Hunter, as well Dorothy may be made to school at Nestledown in nity Clinic, New Demo- moving out of the Whis- as numerous nieces and Mont St. Joseph Foun- the District of Canwood, cratic Party and many pering Pines Home, she nephews. Dorothy was dation, 777 28th Street SK. This is where she other community events. moved to Mont St. Joseph predeceased by her hus- East, Prince Albert, SK, met Clarence Andrew Dorothy enjoyed watch- Home in Prince Albert band, Clarence Johnson; S6V 8C2 or the Alzheimer Johnson. They were mar- ing community sports until her passing. her parents, Clarence Society Of Saskatchewan, ried for 52 years start- and was an avid curler Dorothy is survived by and Helen McIlroy; her 2550 12 Ave, Regina, SK, ing in 1957. Shortly after and bowler. Clarence and her children, grandchil- in-laws, Yngve and Hulda S4P 3X1. Family and she married, she left her Dorothy loved to dance dren and great-grand- Johnson; her brother, friends wishing to send JOHNSON – Dorothy teaching career to raise and listen to music. They children, Laurie Johnson Gordon McIlroy; her sis- online condolences are It is with profound sad- their children as well as were a part of the com- (Deanna) and family, ter, Alice Pont; her broth- welcome to visit www. ness that we announce helping with the farm on munity choir where Clar- Graham Johnson, Keith er-in-law, Lyle Marsh; as beaulacfuneralhome. the passing of our Moth- the homestead in Nestle- ence sang and Dorothy Johnson, Robin Johnson, well as Clarence’s 4 sis- com. Arrangements have er, Dorothy Estella John- down. Mom always had a would do readings for Chantel Stewart (Pearce), ters and brothers-in-law. been entrusted to the son (nee McIlroy) on No- large and successful gar- their Cantata. Shania Johnson and Ja- A Visitation for Doro- care of Beau “Lac” Fu- vember 24, 2020 at the den and we will always They resided on the ron Johnson; Greg John- thy was held at 7:00 p.m., neral Home, Tracy-Lynn age of 83 years. Dorothy remember her fantastic family farm until 2001, son (Michelle) and family, on Friday, November Lenchuk, Funeral Direc- was born in Shellbrook, cooking. Dorothy was and then moved into Jeremy Johnson (Cimar- 27, 2020 at Beau “Lac” tor, Prince Albert, SK SK on August 30, 1937. also an avid seamstress. their retirement home in ron), Chelsey Blais (Da- Funeral Home, 300B – 306-763-3322.

she got the most joy and reading. years she resided there. Frances Kasun tending to her flowers Mom led by example. There was a private and her garden. It was a She took time to listen, family memorial mass Sophia & Olivia Batch- erything to mom, she peace-filled place for her encourage, and look held at St. Henry’s RC elor - Dustin (Crystal) gave her time, patience, to be. When you walked positively on every situ- Church in Leask with - Crosby & Lewis; Ché- kindness, and love to through the flower beds ation. In her quiet way, Father Phong Tran of- lise (Furey) Higgins her children and later and garden with her, you she built up the con- ficiating. Frances was - Mylène; Darryl (Jill) her grandchildren and sensed the oneness she fidence of others, and laid to rest in the Leask - Davis, Maëlle, & Grif- great-grandchildren. shared with her piece of cheered the successes Cemetery. fin; Daniel (Ashley); Ce- She certainly had a spe- nature. and joys of her family If family and friends lynn (Brady) Manz - Leo, cial bond with each of Mom loved music. and friends. She was ad- so desire, memorial do- Sam, & Annalise. her grandchildren and She loved to sing with mired for her strength, nations in memory of We were privileged to treasured them as they her sisters and play the patience, and kindness. Frances may be made to have mom for 98 years. treasured her. All the keyboard. She loved Mom was our rock. the Shellbrook and Dis- Frances was born to family loved going to listening to music, and The family wishes to tricts Health Services Henry & Anna Bartels Grandma’s. Mom’s table especially liked listen- thank the amazing staff Foundation Long Term on August 11, 1922 in the was filled with laughter, ing to her grandchildren at the Parkland Inte- Care, or to a charity of Wandsworth district, great meals, card games, play her keyboard. In grated Health Center in their choice. Funeral ar- KASUN, Frances the fourth of five chil- and discussion. It de- her younger days, she Shellbrook for the great rangements have been August 11, 1922 – dren. She enjoyed many fined the purest essence was an avid bowler, and care, kindness, com- entrusted to the care November 19, 2020 singsongs with her sis- of family. amassed many trophies. passion, and love they of Beau “Lac” Funeral It is with great sadness ters and brother as they She loved to bake and She loved fishing, play- showed towards mom Home, Shellbrook SK. the family of Frances did chores on the farm. share her canning, but ing cards, doing crafts, during the nearly two 306-747-2828. Kasun announces her Mom went to Chellwood passing on November School for grades one to 19, 2020. Frances will eight and took nine and Harley met Darlene law, Wallace Carey and be forever missed, but ten by correspondence. Harley Lundgren Berg in 1976 and togeth- several other relatives. will be joining her hus- Mom took grades eleven er they spent their lives A Celebration of Life band, Charles; her par- and twelve at Laird High wood, SK. passed away in Canwood. Darlene for Harley will be an- ents, Anna and Henry School. The following on November 12, 2020 at passed in August of 2018. nounced at a later date Bartels; her sisters, Al- year she entered Teach- the age of 69 years. Har- Harley is lovingly re- once COVID restric- ice, Hilda, Hannah; her ers’ College, or Normal ley was born on March membered by his step- tions are lifted. In lieu brother, Henry. School as it was then 13, 1951 in Shellbrook, daughter Darcy (Mi- of tributes, memorial Frances leaves behind called. Mom first taught SK. to John and Ag- chael) Turner of Watrous, donations may be made her children: Charlene near St. Walburg, then nus Lundgren of Stump SK and children Jennifer, in memory of Harley to (Ronald) Brad, Wendy near Outlook, then at Lake. Harley attended Spencer and Samantha Whispering Pine Place Kasun (Mike Flam- Skipton School near school in Canwood. As a Duvall; step-son Kevin (Box 418 Canwood, SK. minio), Dennis (Muriel) Leask. Mom also taught kid Harley enjoyed hunt- Berg of Campbell River, S0J 0K0). Family and Kasun; her grandchil- at Chirnside School, the ing, fishing and trapping B.C.; his siblings Christle friends wishing to send dren and great- grand Leask Hutterite Colony, with his dad and camp- Carey of Canwood, SK; online condolences are children: Todd (Char- then in Leask until 1976. ing with his buddies. Ivy (Jim) Lofstrum of welcome to visit www. lene) - Danica & Sabri- Mom met dad while In 1967 Harley left Quesnel, B.C.; as well as beaulacfuneralhome. na; Darren (Tammy) - teaching at Skipton school and worked vari- numerous nieces, neph- com Arrangements have Victoria Brad - Logan & School, and they were LUNDGREN – Harley ous jobs as a heavy equip- ews and other relatives been entrusted to the Liam Nelson - Danielle married in 1946. They 1951-2020 ment operator. In 1975 and friends. Harley is care of Beau “Lac” Funer- Klics; Gwendolyn (Scott) had three children, With heavy hearts, the Harley purchased land in predeceased by his par- al Home, Tammy Smart Batchelor - Zachary & Charlene, Wendy, and family of Harley Wallace the Rabbit Bluff area and ents, John & Agnus Lun- Director, Canwood, SK. Randy Seresinhe, Isabel, Dennis. Family was ev- Lundgren, late of Can- started farming. dgren; his brother-in- 306-468-2244. 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operative system. While For her years of service, surrounding them. Lorette Coates; brothers- OBITUARY working full-time, she she was awarded the Sas- When FCL closed the in-law, Einar Hamborg ~ completed accounting katchewan Lifetime Co- Regina location, Ed took and Ken Odegaard; and classes at the University operative Achievement an early retirement. Ed’s brothers: Art Roy, of Regina. Award in 2013. However, he was far from Bruce (Jean) Roy, John Ilene & Ed Roy Ilene joined Federated Ed spent his early years idle. He was always quick Roy, and Leslie (Miriam, Co-operatives Limited in the Moosomin area, to lend a hand for any Vera) Roy. Hospital in Regina. Ilene (FCL) in 1954 in Saska- living on the family farm, renovation, home repair Ilene and Ed are sur- was born 29 April, 1936 toon and moved to the attending school at Moo- or building project that a vived and will be dearly in Canwood, Saskatch- new regional office in Re- somin. He moved to Re- neighbour, friend or rela- missed by her sister, Do- ewan. She was the sec- gina in 1955. She worked gina to begin his career tive might have. He also ris Odegaard (Lorring ond of five children born in a variety of accounting with Federated Co-oper- enjoyed wood working Nordquist) of Canwood, to Wilfred and Hilda positions, attaining the atives Ltd (FCL). He re- and his annual trips to her brothers Rod Coates (Lofstrom) Coates. Ed position of Retail Ac- ceived recognition for 35 his nephew’s farm to help of Westlock and Deryl was born 22 May, 1937 counting Supervisor. She years of service in 1991. with harvest. (Laura) Coates of Regina, in Moosomin, Saskatch- left FCL to become the Through their work at In retirement, Ilene sister-in-law, Marlene ewan. He was the last of comptroller at Sherwood FCL, they met many life- made new friends at the Coates of Watrous; Ed’s five sons born to David Co-operative Associa- long friends and each Field House and with the sisters-in-law, Betty Roy and Mary (Bruce) Roy. tion from 1981 to 1996. other. Ilene and Ed Roy Singing Grannies. She and Florence Roy; and Ilene spent her early After retiring from Sher- were married in Can- truly enjoyed bringing by numerous nieces and years in the Silent Call wood, Ilene performed wood on August 25, 1962. entertainment to seniors nephews, great nieces area, living on the family contract work for FCL, They were great travel- in various locations in and nephews, great great ROY – Ilene & Ed farm, attending school at was a delegate at FCL an- lers attending family Regina. Her love of music nieces and nephews, and Ilene Frances Roy Silent Call and Canwood. nual general meetings, celebrations, reunions, included singing with her many cousins and dear passed away peacefully She completed a business and served on the Co- Grey Cup games, south- siblings at family events. friends. on 18 October, 2020 course in Saskatoon, be- op Securities Board, the ern holidays, boating at She organized the Coates The family wishes to and Edwin David Roy fore beginning her more Sherwood Co-op board, Kenosee Lake and camp- family’s reunion in 1980 thank friends and neigh- passed away 11 Novem- than 50 year career in and the Sherwood Credit ing in western Canada. and the reunions con- bours for all their help ber, 2020 at the Pasqua the Saskatchewan co- Union credit committee. Ed and Ilene were loy- tinue to this day. She also and support over the past al Roughrider season- volunteered for various few months. ticket holders and she local charities. A private family service was a volunteer director. Ilene and Ed were will be held next spring. She chaired the com- predeceased by her par- In lieu of flowers, do- Gifts for the gardener mittee that created two ents, Wilfred and Hilda nations in memory of Ed Roughrider cookbooks Coates of Canwood and and Ilene may be made By Erl Svendsen Or, not knowing how much experience as fund raisers for her his parents, Dave and to the Allan Blair Cancer This year, I’m coming up with my list of the author has? Better to get informa- beloved Riders. Ilene and Mary Roy of Mooso- Centre or the Saskatch- potential gifts for my gardening friends a tion from someone that gardens virtu- Ed rarely missed a game min; her brother, Leroy ewan Roughrider Foun- bit early in hopes that I’m not panicking ally in your own backyard. One option is or the social activities Coates; sister-in-law, dation. at the last moment. Unless someone has the perennial favourite, The Prairie Gar- specifically told me they want a specific dener (Western Canada’s only garden- garden ornament, I usually stay away ing annual). This year’s edition features from that category as it involves personal ‘Flowering shrubs with a special feature taste which may not be the same as mine. on Roses.’ It is filled with several short PRAISE & WORSHIP But that leaves three other broad catego- articles by local, experienced gardeners Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. ries to choose form: tools/personal pro- from across the Prairie region. tective equipment, books and plants. I also asked my friend Sara Williams LUTHERAN CHURCH IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FREE When I’m making my list, I start with (herself a noted Prairie garden author) for Zion - Canwood LUTHERAN Big River Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. - Worship what has worked well for me or my friends book suggestions. If you enjoy learning Parkside Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. 11 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. in the past. In the tool category, the tool about the history of plants and the people St. John’s - Shellbrook Pastor Chris Dean Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 must meet my ‘tool-for-life’ standard: that discovered them, she recommends Sunday School, ------306-469-2258 solidly made, functional, comfortable The John Tradescants, by Prudence Leith Live-stream worship ANGLICAN CHURCH Youth Nite: Fridays service on Facebook, to use and long-lasting. My top choice Ross, a biography of John Tradescant the Leask - All Saint’s Mont Nebo Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer this year are gloves. I used to pooh-pooh elder and his son John the younger. The Rev. Emmanuel Aristide Sunday, 9 a.m. - Service St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship cloth gloves in favour of leather. You two Tradescants were instrumental in ------Pastor Bill Klumpenhower Sunday, 11 a.m. Service know the ones I mean: ill-fitting cotton introducing many New World plants to PENTECOSTAL ------Canwood - Christ Church gloves with poor grip. But I’ve discovered England during the 1600s, among them CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH Parkside Sunday, 11 a.m. - Service a new category that mechanics, plumb- spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) Debden 10:30 a.m. Worship 2 p.m. Service 2nd Sunday Sun. Mass - 9:30 a.m. ers, electricians and construction work- named to honour them. Sara also recom- Pastor Daniel Mooseely of the month Fr. Michael Fahlman ers have probably known about for years: mends two absorbing novels of historical 306-747-3572 Rev’d Eyad Ajii Big River - Sacred Heart snug-fitting cotton/polyester (with a bit fiction about the same father and son by Shellbrook 306-980-5916 Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship of lycra for stretch) gloves with foam la- Philippa Gregory: Earthly Joys and Vir------Whitefish Pastor David Bodvarson UNITED CHURCH Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. tex (or rubber) coated palms and fingers gin Earth. Great winter reading! 306-747-7235 Shellbrook - Knox United Victoire Canwood for a great grip. The back of the gloves Plants are another tricky category to Sun., 10 am - Worship Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. are uncoated to allow for breathing. They buy for someone else. And plant-wise, 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek 306-747-3434 Fr. Michael Fahlman are also cut-resistant to protect from er- nurseries and garden centres are only 306-468-2138 Student Minister Eucharist Celebrations rant pruners and sharp thorns. Not only selling tropical and seasonal plants Leask Gospel Tabernacle Jon Worrall Muskeg that, they are washable, available in sev- (poinsettia, amaryllis, etc) at this time Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Big River Sunday, 3 p.m. Pastor Lorne Valuck Sundays St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook eral manly and womanly colours, usu- of year. But I have found that a generous Mass - Sunday 9 a.m. ally less than $10/pair and available at gift card, along with your personal prom------10 a.m.. - Worship SOVEREIGN GRACE at Anglican Church St. Henry’s - Leask most hardware stores and perhaps gar- ise to help the recipient pick out plants in BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dave Whalley Mass - Sunday - 11 a.m. den centres. My pair is now two years old the spring, is always appreciated. As well, Currently meeting in 306-747-2804 Mistawasis 2nd & 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m. and they may last a third. This spring, my you’re supporting local businesses. homes on Sunday morning ------& Wednesday evenings Fr. Phong Tran hands emerged unscathed and unblem- Wrap it up early! MENNONITE ------Parkside 306-747-2309 BRETHREN CHURCH ished after pruning the candles on my Erl gardens in Saskatoon and occa- Leask 306-466-4498 SEVENTH DAY mugo pines. sionally tweets about @ErlSv Marcelin 306-226-4615 Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel ADVENTIST Books are a great resource, even in the This column is provided courtesy of ------109 Railway Ave. W. 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Blaine Lake Internet Age, where seemingly every- the Saskatchewan Perennial Society PRESBYTERIAN Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School Mistawasis 306-497-3316 Sat., 11:00 am -Worship thing is available online. But, can you (SPS; [email protected] ). Sunday worship Pastor: Rick Schellenberg Broadcast on always trust the information? 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THE FUTURE OF YOUR LOCAL NEWS IS AT STAKE

This time it’s David versus TWO Goliaths

Google and Facebook, the global corporate giants, use their monopoly power to pocket up to 80%* of online advertising revenues.

These modern-day Goliaths also benefit from news content produced by Canadian journalists and publishers.

Reporting real news costs money. Local newspapers are entitled to fair compensation.

Governments in other countries are standing up to Google and Facebook.

It is time for Canada to level the digital playing field for local news.

Learn more at: levellingthedigitalplayingfield.ca

* Canadian Media Concentration Research Project, 2020