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$1.50 PER COPY Friday, GST INCLUDED January 22, 2021 Vol. 94 No. 51 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 City capital projects total $12 million

By Chris Ashfield Grasslands News

The City of Melville has close to $12 million in capital projects planned for 2021 that includes street paving, equipment and vehicle purchases, water and sewer projects and the expansion of the landfill. The projects budgeted to be completed in 2021 will cost approximately $11.98 million of which $6.5 million (54%) will be paid for through a loan and $3.87 million (32%) funded out of reserves, $201,000 (1.7%) will come from operations, $344,000 (2.9%) from gas tax funding, and $1.06 million (8.9%) from capital grants and other funding. The largest project the city will be undertaking is the replacement of lift station #1, which is located at the corner of Main Street and Halifax Ave. The $5.7 million project was originally planned to be replaced in 2024 but had to be moved up due to various circum- stances. “Piping repairs for lift station #1 were a part of the 2020 budget; however, due to lift station #4 failing, the funds were diverted for the replacement of this lift sta- tion,” Lynsey Swanson, the city’s Director of Finance CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS told council. 0LOOLRQDLUHVJHWÀQDQFLDOERRVW Lift station #1 was in need of piping repairs as well 0HOYLOOH0LOOLRQDLUHV·KHDGFRDFK0LNH5RRQH\ZDVDSSUHFLDWLYHRIWKHPLOOLRQLQÀQDQFLDODVVLVWDQFH as extensive electrical repairs which were expected to IRU6-+/WHDPVWKDWZDVDQQRXQFHGE\WKHSURYLQFLDOJRYHUQPHQW:KLOHKHVD\VWKHPRQH\ZLOOKHOS cost $250,000. Instead of spending the money to repair WKHÀQDQFLDOO\VWUXFNWHDPWKHWUXHLPSDFWRIWKHSDQGHPLFLVQRWUHDOO\NQRZ it, knowing it had to be replaced in a few years, the city decided to move ahead with a full replacement of the station in 2021 instead of waiting until 2024 as originally forecasted. City Manager Ron McCullough said lift station #1 is a main priority because it is the last station in the line SJHL teams receive $1 million that pumps everything out to the lagoon. “If that lift station failed, we would need to have vac By Travis Longman Tammy Stevenson says. “While the society and the community orga- trucks lined up just to deal with the sewage we would Grasslands News impact of the pandemic is still on- nizations such as the SJHL teams need to pump out,” said McCullough. going, we won’t know the true im- are no different; definitely helps The cost of the lift station replacement will be paid pact of it all until this is all said but we really don’t know the true for through a $3.2 million loan with the remaining $2.5 The Saskatchewan Junior and done. There are so many un- impact this pandemic will have.” million coming from the city’s reserve funding. The Hockey League remains hopeful knowns at this point and are still Rooney adds that no one really City will also be spending an additional $220,000 for that a season can be salvaged. A awaiting answers to come. Do we knows what stage of the pandemic sewer line relining, of which $184,000 will come from committee has been formed to de- get to return to play this season? we are on but everyone needs to be gas tax funding and the remaining $36,000 paid for out termine return to play options. The Do we have fans or don’t we have patient and supportive but he un- of reserves. league did receive a boost from the fans? Emotions are high and the derstands everyone is stressed and The city will also be spending $2.75 million on the provincial government, in the form kids just want to play. I believe we frustrated and this goes beyond landfill expansion in 2021; $2.55 million which will be of one million dollars to be divided will have a better picture of what hockey. financed through a loan and $200,000 coming form re- amongst the 12 teams. The money is this all looks like once we have an- The Covid-19 pandemic has serves. An additional $175,000 has also been earmarked to help clubs cope with the money swers and we know more over the changed life as we know it. The de- out of operation’s funding for industrial park engineer- lost due to COVID-19. next month.” mand for hockey goes far beyond ing, planning and development. “The support that has been re- “Any support we can get is very the return of the sport. Hockey Several recreation projects have also been bud- ceived from the government is ap- much appreciated.” says Melville is an important part of Canadian geted for in 2021, including $1.756 million for phase preciated; any and all support is Millionaires’ Head Coach Mike culture and a return of all hockey 2 of the pool replacement, which was approved last definitely welcomed at this stage.” Rooney. “The pandemic is having would provide a sense of normalcy, - SEE CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS, 12 Millionaires’ team President a negative impact on all aspects of in a very abnormal time. FREE DELIVERY Melville, Grayson & Neudorf by calling 306-728-5625 or email to [email protected] Please put CUSTOMER in the subject line 306-728-5625 Temporary business hours: 135 - 3rd Ave. E. Melville, SK Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2 January 22, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Contractor works to keep history preserved

By Alan Hustak Lac des Deux Montages, property. “It is always Grasslands News Quebec, a small com- a juggling act,” he says. munity in a province “You have to find some steeped in 400 centuries Don Houston is a gen- way to make these build- of history. He worked in eral building contractor ings pay for themselves. Montreal renovating im- with “a real passion for Some buildings you have portant greystone proper- restoration work,” and to sell to keep moving. ties and developed an eye for salvaging heritage Others, you take part of for the potential in oth- properties. Since moving erwise conventional run- the building and turn it to Melville from Mon- down buildings. He was into something that pro- treal 15 years ago, he has on his way to British Co- duces revenue.” At the helped renovate and save lumbia in 1999 when his same time that he was the Hebrew Synagogue on motor home broke down working to save the syn- Saskatchewan Street in near Yorkton and he dis- agogue, he bought and Melville, St. Luke’s Angli- can Church in Broadview covered Melville. The restored St. Luke’s Angli- and is the project manager small town atmosphere can Church in Broadview in charge of the restoring reminded him of Lac des which opened in 1890 the CN train station. The Deux Montagnes. and was deconsecrated century old Grand Trunk Given the political ten- in 2005. “I was moved Railway Station in Mel- sion in Quebec at the time, when I saw the memorial he considered moving to ville was about to be torn plaque in the bell tower Prince Edward Island be- down when a committee which listed all the men fore he decided to come discovered it would cost who died in World War as much to demolish it as west. “Property here was going cheap, and people I, and made up my mind it would to save it. to save the building out “When I was invited were friendly.” He bought of gratitude and respect. to work on the station, and renovated a house People began their lives it was condemned and kitty corner to the Mel- $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 ville Hebrew Synagogue. in houses of worship and Building on history the original architectural Ron Houston from Melville has a passion for heritage properties. He has plans were lost,” he said. The Schul was built on end their lives there. It is Work started haphaz- Saskatchewan Street in important these historic worked on many properties including Melville and Broadview. ardly from scratch, not 1919 to serve about 50 buildings are preserved.” knowing exactly which Jewish families who lived sections of the building in a row of houses across were original. Houston the street on a block of located the architectural Fifth Avenue West. A plans in Montreal and school was added in 1932. now supervises the vol- The Synagogue closed in Yes Sir, That’s unteer work. “I’m not a 1963 and was in a state structural engineer, but of near collapse when I was meant to be one. I Houston first noticed the have understanding and building. “It drew me in experience” he chuckles. like a magnet,” he says. “I love doing what I am “When I saw the inside Our Baby doing. There was some for the first time, look- money available for the ing at all the structural CN project, but most of it issues and the crumbling has dried up. Government foundations and so on, I grants have been hard to would have walked away get; there are too many if I hadn’t known it was strings attached. COVID a synagogue. That was has put a crimp in fund- what motivated me to buy raising, and work has it and save it. I was doing slowed down, but it hasn’t that kind of work in Que- stopped. I’m hooked on bec. I love history. I made that project. I am happy it my mission.” the station has been des- He unearthed the cor- ignated a historic prop- nerstone and rebuilt the erty by Parks Canada. It Magen David window WIN $50.00 VISA GIFT CARD is still moving forward.” and converted the adja- Houston grew up in cent school into a rental GRASSLANDS NEWS would like to Salute all Babies Born in 2020 and to do that we will publish SPECIAL PAGES in the Art program for Lipton January 29, 2021 edition of the Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times and Lakota artist teaches kids Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun featuring the babies of 2020. If you’d like a picture of your baby to appear, fi ll in the form below or e-mail By Alan Hustak (send a clear snapshot) of your baby along with a cheque (made out to Grasslands News Group), Grasslands News VISA or Mastercard number for $20.00 (GST included).

Lakota artist Holly A draw will be made Tuesday, January 26, 2021 for a $50.00 VISA gift card Yuzicapi will be teach- for the lucky parents. Enter today and win! ing elementary school students in Lipton how Entry Deadline Monday, January 25, 2021 to make art out of natu- ral materials. Yuzicapi, whose name in Lakota 2020 Winner is Isin Wanica Win (Gen- ENTRY FORM erous Woman), is a well Parent’s Name ...... known instructor from HOLLY YUZICAPI Standing Buffalo First ...... Nation who gives work- ernment at the time made shops that specialize in Address ...... traditional art, food and it a priority to give resi- games. The school has re- dents in a small province Phone ...... ceived a $2,210 Saskatch- the opportunity to “par- ewan Arts project grant ticipate in music, drama, Baby’s Full Name ...... that will cover the cost visual arts, handicrafts and the other arts,” and of her course that will be Sex: Male Female offered to students from founded the Saskatch- Harper Violet WENET (F) ewan Arts Board, even $ Grades 7 to 9. Born June 4, 2019 Date of Birth ...... Cost 20.00 GST Included It is one of 90 such before Canada began sub- Parents - Riley and Brooklyn print: month / day / year grants awarded by Sask. sidizing the arts through Wenet Macoun, Sask. Arts to foster the creative the Canada Council. work of professional art- It is the oldest public Send your entry to: ists and community arts arts funding program in Grasslands News 218 - 3rd Ave. W, Box 1420, Melville, Sask. S0A 2P0 projects in the province. North America and is pat- Email: [email protected] The program began in terned on a similar arts 1948 when the CCF gov- program in Great Britain. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV January 22, 2021 3

City of Melville fills some boards and commissions

By Chris Ashfield Melville Public Library year term. Grasslands News Board with Sandra Mills, The Recreation, Cul- 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Laura O’Brien and Carly ture, & Leisure Services • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 Tank appointed for a one- Advisory Board is an 11 The City of Melville year term. The Library member board that helps :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD has appointed a num- Board acts as a liaison facilitate and enable the ber of people to various between the City and the development of leisure boards and commissions Regional Library Board activities and opportuni- but several groups still and sets standards for the ties for the residents of have vacancies due to a Unclaimed Registered Mail Notice local library service in ac- Melville. The board rep- lack of applications re- cordance with the Public resents the interests of City of Melville, Province of Saskatchewan ceived. culture, heritage, parks, The appointments that seniors, sports, youth, Notice is hereby given under Section 23 Subsection (16) The Tax Enforcement Act were received were ap- the rural area, the school that after all reasonable eff orts have been made to ascertain address, the publication proved by city council boards and two members of this list is deemed to be suffi cient service of notice on the owner. Please contact Kim at their Tuesday, Jan. 19 at large. Only five of the Weber at 306-728-6846 or attend City Hall to obtain your registered mail regarding meeting and city man- “...volunteerism gen- eight available positions your property. ager Ron McCullough were filled with Theresa said they will continue to erally is declining and it’s Wilson, Valdeen Mathies, advertise and look for vol- getting more challenging to Lot, Block, Plan #, Title # Property Owner(s) Larry Peterson, Robyn unteers to fill the various 11, 27, T286, 142211719 Kimberly Doreen McLellan fill vacant seats on local com- Lang and Gord Erhardt positions still vacant. He appointed for two-year is hoping people will step mittees.” terms. There are still forward to fill the avail- - City Manager Ron McCullough three two-year terms able spots, saying it is available as well as one important for citizens to one-year term for a youth. Tax Title Property For Sale participate in committees Libraries Act. Meetings Along with the ap- and boards. for the committee are not pointments to the boards Tenders will be received by Kim Weber at City Hall in Melville, Box 1240, 430 Main “My travels over the regularly scheduled but and commissions, city Street, Melville, Saskatchewan, S0A 2P0, from 9 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 past several decades tell are held at the call of the council also approved me that volunteerism until 4 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021. Tenders will be opened at City Hall on chairperson. contracting Gord Krismer generally is declining and Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. for the following properties - (Property means The Van Advisory & Associates Ltd. as the it’s getting more challeng- Land and Buildings where applicable.) Board Committee, which Board of Revision to pre- ing to fill vacant seats on Lot 10, Block 53, Plan V664 ensures and promotes side over the assessment local committees,” Mc- the establishment and appeals for the City of Civic Address: 440 – 2nd Avenue East Cullough said when asked maintenance of the Spe- Melville and as the Devel- Land Size: 25 feet by 140 feet about the reason behind cial Needs Van, did not opment Appeals Board, Description: Vacant Lot the unfilled vacancies. receive any applications which presides over the Lot 11, Block 53, Plan V664 City council approved for the two one-year development appeals for Civic Address: 444 – 2nd Avenue East the appointment of 12 terms available. Meeting the City of Melville. Ap- people to five different Land Size: 25 feet by 140 feet at least twice a year or pointed to both boards boards and commissions, Description: Vacant Lot as needed, the commit- were Clint Krismer as only five of which were Lot 10, Block 82, Plan V3494 tee acts as a consulting Chair, Gord Krismer as new people. There are Civic Address: 174 Scotia Street board to City Council and Vice Chair, Aileen Swen- still another 12 vacancies makes recommendations son as Secretary, and any Land Size: 52.5 feet by 140 feet remaining that need to be in keeping with the phi- two additional members Description: Vacant Lot filled. losophy and mission of selected from the follow- The Police Commis- the City of Melville. ing list of Board Mem- These properties are to be sold on an “as is” basis. There are no warranties off ered sion Board, which con- Only two of six avail- bers: Christina Krismer, or implied on the condition of the properties. Highest or any tender not necessarily sists of the mayor and able spots were filled on Jeff Hutton, David Lang, accepted. The City of Melville reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. two members of council, the Regional Park Author- Kirby Bodnard, Brenda Each Tender shall be submitted, in a sealed envelope, on which has clearly been was the only board that ity, which consists of a 10 Lauf or Pam Malach. marked “Property Tender - Lot _ , Block _ , Plan ___ “, and must be accompanied was completely filled member board appointed Anyone interested in by a certifi ed cheque, trust cheque or bank draft made payable to City of Melville with newcomers Valdeen on staggered two-year volunteering for one of in the amount of 5% of the bid, which will be returned to the bidder if the bid is Mathies and Doug Achty- terms. Meeting on the the vacancies for the var- unsuccessful. A successful bid will require the balance to be paid to the City of michuk appointed for the first Wednesday of every ious boards or commis- term expiring Dec. 31, Melville within thirty days of the City’s acceptance of the bid. Failure by the successful month, the Regional Park sions can contact the City 2021. The purpose of the bidder to conclude the transaction will result in forfeiture of the deposit as liquidated Authority administers, of Melville or download Board is to deal with po- damages. operates and controls the the application off the licing matters in the City Further information may be obtained from: use of the Regional Park city website at www.mel- and to deal with items Kim Weber, Controller, according to the Regional ville.ca/p/boards-com- referred to the Board by City of Melville Park Act. Appointed for mission Council. Meetings are P.O. Box 1240, two-years were Scott Al- held on the third Wednes- Melville, Saskatchewan S0A 2P0 bers and Garnet Keller. day of every month. Telephone: 306-728-6846 Still vacant are three two- Only three of the five year terms and one one- Fax: 306-728-5911 spots were filled on the

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program Applications

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program Applications for 2021-2022 are now available! The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program assists in the development of sport, culture, and recreation programs by providing funds to non- 21014ss0 profi t community organizations operated by volunteers. You can fi nd the application form and guidelines by going to our website www. melville.ca/community-grant-programs or by picking up a paper copy at he Horizon Credit Union Centre or City Hall. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Sign up for free at your If you have any questions or would like to know more information, please contact local post office to opt the Recreation Department at 306-728-6860 or [email protected] out of receiving unwanted flyers, catalogs, credit card offers and junk mail. 4 January 22, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Grenfell, SK incorporated to town status in 1911

By Sarah Pacio 1909, the motion was defeated. ing cement sidewalks, and introducing “Village of Grenfell be erected into a Grasslands News The community continued to grow a fire protection system. John McLeod town municipality to be known as the over the following two years and many and J. A. Duprau gave similar speaches Town of Grenfell.” The year 1911 became a notable one people felt the village was ready for the in support of town incorporation. The application was approved and for Grenfell, after a meeting in January next step. On January 9, 1911, ratepay- Over the following weeks, village Grenfell formally became a town on when village leaders recommended that ers assembled for a meeting with village leaders continued to pursue town status. Nov. 1, 1911. A civic election was held the community apply for incorporation leaders. An article was published in the An updated census showed the village shortly afterwards and a notice in the as a town. Grenfell Sun a few days later describing had grown since 1909, with twenty new Nov. 30 Grenfell Sun shows three candi- English settlers initially came to the what transpired. residents added to the register. Council dates for mayor and eight for councilor. area with the arrival of the Canadian Since the village was growing, infra- made a formal motion in March that the The results were published two weeks Pacific Railway line in 1882. The sta- structure needed to be developed. Coun- Village of Grenfell should apply for town later: Harvey Coy (mayor), Dr. Argue, tion was first called “Weldon,” but the cilor J. Nicholls said money could be status. A poll was taken on April 12 and A.T. Claxton, J. A. Duprau, John Mc- name was later changed to “Grenfell” borrowed for this as a village or a town, the results reported to council showed Leod, G. Parley, and J. A. Walker. in recognition of a railway shareholder but he noted that as a town the repay- that 80 people approved this decision Grenfell’s town incorporation held named Pasco du Pre Grenfell. The ham- ment period would be twice as long with and only 21 people were against it. The many benefits for the community, as let grew and on April 12, 1894 it was of- a lower interest rate. Councilor Edward village overseer sent the necessary ap- predicted by Fitz-Gerald and others. ficially designated a village. Fitz-Gerald advocated for town incor- plication to the provincial authorities. Roadways and sidewalks were im- By 1909, the population had grown to poration, provided there was clear ev- On Aug. 10, the Grenfell Sun pub- proved; cleanliness and order were pri- 752 citizens and the government had ex- idence that it would benefit ratepayers. lished a copy of the official letter to oritized. The town continued to thrive panded from a single overseer to include He suggested several specific improve- Lieutenant Governor George W. Brown over the next 110 years to become what two councilors and a secretary-trea- ment projects: forming a High School from Executive Councilor John A. Reid, it is today – a well-established commu- surer. Although the possibility of town District, establishing an electric lighting relaying the recommendation from the nity with a population over 1,000 and a status was discussed in the spring of system, erecting a Town Hall, construct- Minister of Municipal Affairs that the variety of practical amenities.

The early years PRAIRIE-TOWNS.COM | GRASSLANDS NEWS Postcard pictures of Grenfell, Sask. taken in 1907 shows the west (left) and east (right) sides of Main Street. Village council started on Jan. 9, 1911 to make the change to town status and was incorporated on Nov. 1, 1911. Contractors and Home Directory Smart decisions start with smart savings J&V ELECTRIC

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By Alan Hustak anyone who receives a complaint about a pet making a bylaw exists. Grasslands News a disturbance has to destroy it or give it up to the He suggested that when a replacement bylaw is animal shelter if the owner doesn’t remove its poop written “something has to be done about the strays on a daily basis. That doesn’t make sense. It should coming into town from the lake area. People are feed- Fort Qu’Appelle has repealed its pet control bylaw refer to section 15 (which lists the fines for the various ing them. Something has to be done about it.” because it can’t be enforced as it is written. offences),” Chief Administration Officer Victor Good- Councillor Sandra Schlamp agreed, pointing out The bylaw, passed by council in 2004 when Julian man told council. that people who use the campground in the summer Wira was mayor, has a number of transcription er- Councillor Ron Shordee described any bylaw de- sometimes desert their pets and leave them behind. rors. It also uses the copyright symbol, © instead of signed to prohibit the running at large of animals as Administration will research what other jurisdic- the letter C. “one of the most important in the community,” but tions are doing about the problem before a new bylaw “It is funny if you think about it, but one section, added that the problem of stray animals in town is so is drafted for council’s approval. “Dogs aren’t so bad, 11C refers to another section 13b, which means that widespread most residents don’t even know that such but cats are hard to track,” said CAO Goodman. LANDFILL )25748·$33(//( TeleMiracle launches 50/50 online raffle :,17(5+2856 • November 1 to April 30 • Provincial Charity” while also hav- live-streamed at www. help.” Day in Saskatchewan, to Monday to Friday Grasslands News ing the chance to take telemiracle.com starting Tickets are available improve their indepen- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. home half of the final at 6:15 pm on February for purchase to anyone dence and quality of life. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. jackpot. The total jackpot 27th. over the age of 19 that is The Foundation provides Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays The Kinsmen Foun- will start at $25,000. “With COVID-19 im- physically in the prov- specialized mobility and Minimum Load Charge is $10 dation announced the Tickets are on sale pacting many forms of ince of Saskatchewan at medical equipment to We now Accept: details of its first-ever now and are available traditional, in-person the time of purchase. people and organizations online 50/50 raffle in at www.telemiracle5050. fundraising, the time Ticket prices are 1 for throughout the prov- support of TeleMiracle ca. The draw date is Feb- was right for TeleMira- $20, 5 for $50, 20 for $100 ince, as well as travel 45, presented by Jay’s ruary 26, 2021. The win- cle to launch this fund- or 100 for $250. assistance for residents Published Transportation Group. ner will be announced raiser,” says TeleMiracle The draw will be in need of vital medical Fridays Saskatchewan residents on “Countdown to Tel- 45 Chair Brian Angstadt. made at 4:00 p.m. on treatment outside their “It’s a win-win for Sas- February 26, 2021. Win- community. JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD will have the ability to eMiracle”, the telethon 1-844-GNG-NEWS support “Saskatchewan’s pre-show that will be katchewan residents. ner will be notified by Now they can support email or phone with in- TeleMiracle and have the structions on claiming chance to win half of the the prize. Eligible par- Away We Grow Child Care Inc. jackpot.” ticipants can purchase INFANT AND TODDLER Angstadt continues over the phone by call- that “We hope that Tele- ing 1-306-244-6400 ext.4. OPENINGS Miracle supporters, both TeleMiracle is enter-  :HFXUUHQWO\KDYHRSHQLQJVLQRXULQIDQWDQGWRGGOHUSUR old and new ones, will ing its 45th year in 2021 JUDPV make this raffle a huge and the people of Sas-  $ZD\:H*URZ&KLOG&DUH,QFLVDQLQFOXVLYHFKLOGFDUH success.” He adds, “It’s katchewan need your FHQWUH RIIHULQJ FDUH DQG HGXFDWLRQ WR FKLOGUHQ DJHV VL[ about helping as many help more than ever. PRQWKVWR\HDUV:HDUHOLFHQVHGE\WKH(DUO\/HDUQLQJ people in Saskatchewan Through the proceeds of DQG&KLOG&DUHGLYLVLRQRIWKH0LQLVWU\RI(GXFDWLRQ6XEVLG\ as possible. The more this annual telethon, the LVDYDLODEOHIRUIDPLOLHVWKDWTXDOLI\ For more information call Joanne or Sherri at tickets we can sell, the Kinsmen Foundation is Away We Grow Child Care Inc. – 306-728-4170 more people we can Helping People Every Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 136 Boundary Ave. S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com

Town Comment Council Meeting With COVID-19’s ever increasing infection rate numbers, let’s The next Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Council meetings will be held be thankful for all healthcare workers, service employees, and our on: Thursday, January 28, and Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. local retail and hospitality staff. These are trying times for all of us. A simple “Thank You” and shopping local all help. Please stay safe! Snow Removal Please remove vehicles from streets when snow removal is underway. This will allow Town staff to clear snow from streets Fort Qu’Appelle Community without obstructions. Development Grant Sidewalk Snow Clearing The Town will be accepting applications until Monday, February 15, 2021. Application information and forms are available on the During the winter months, snow and ice on sidewalks can Town website: www.fortquappelle.com seriously impair the ability of people to get around safely. For that reason, the Town asks owners or occupants of property to clear sidewalks of snow and ice to prevent injury or inconvenience to PUBLIC NOTICE pedestrians following a snowfall. Review of Council Honorarium Policy Pursuant to Section 128 of The Municipalities Act and Section Upcoming Recycling Dates 4.1 of Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Public Notice Policy Bylaw We hope to have the new schedules from Emterra by the end of No. 08-2018, the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Council will be reviewing January. its honorarium policy at the January 28, 2021, Regular Meeting of January 2021 — 26th and 27th and February 2021 — 23rd and 24th Council. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers at the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Contact Information Municipal Building, 136 Boundary Ave. S., and Fort Qu’Appelle. To ensure you receive all Town correspondence, please make Questions can be directed to the Town’s CAO at 306-332-5266 or sure you provide your correct contact information (phone, email, and via email at [email protected] PDLOLQJDGGUHVV WRWKH0XQLFLSDO2I¿FH 6 January 22, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” Changing the law to make everyone an organ donor

All Nova Scotians are now considered potential medical community to “fix” everyone by having a choice and since the entire basis of the whole pro- organ donors under law. It’s a move that could dra- perceived storage of spare parts somewhere. gram is based on donations, if you opt out of donating matically boost the number of organ donors in the The choice of becoming a donor should be a choice then you should opt out of getting a donation. province. made by the individual or their family (who should It is important to remember that an organ donated What a sad and disgusting way to increase the know their wishes) when the organ and tissue dona- to extend a life should be viewed as a precious gift – numbers of donors by implementing a law under the tions are needed following the death of another. not an entitlement or an expectation. pretense that more people will forget to opt out of Some people are extremely pleased to donate and By forcing people to opt out instead of making a being a donor than the people who will take the time many are extremely pleased to receive a donation. choice to give, are we slowly developing a system to stipulate they will be a donor. And that is the reason for some people to feel that of central registry for body part donations and what I am sorry but I do not see my body – or parts of it consent should be given at the time of death allowing may be needed? At this point, the program becomes I guess I should say – as a commodity where the gov- for confirmation and respect for those that are giving a commodity and is no longer the gift of life. ernment can utilize what they need when required. and those that are also receiving. It is my choice to decide if I will live with the pre- This system says to me, “Your organs belong to the The gift of life and the belief of life after death take cious gift of someone elses’ organ or tissue and my medical community under our laws until you sign an a huge hit when we begin to automatically assume we choice is made from my beliefs. It should also be my agreement to say it is not theirs to do with as they own someone’s body and can use it to harvest organs. choice if I want, or will have my family keep my or- please.” At present, forgetting to give consent to become gans alive so someone else will receive the gift of life. In Nova Scotia, you can opt out by signing a form an organ donor may mean someone in need may not Possibly the law makers in Nova Scotia have er- saying your organs or tissue cannot be used, whereas receive an organ at your time of death. But, on the rored in their expectations that the number of donors previously, you signed a form saying your organs or other side of the coin, if everyone is automatically a will increase because of forgetful people. Maybe there tissues could be used. What’s the difference you may donor, unless you voice disagreement, your organs are just not a large amount of people signing up to ask? and tissue automatically can and will be used by the become donors because their beliefs or their feelings To me, the difference is laws such as the one re- medical community under laws such as the law now about organ donations may not be the same as what cently passed in Nova Scotia make me feel that our passed in Nova Scotia. the government wants or feels they need. governments are getting one step closer to taking con- Others may suggest that people’s opinions would I was always told government and religion don’t trol over everything, and this now includes my per- change quickly about not becoming a donor if they mix and here’s a good example that this may be true. sonal space that consists of my body and my beliefs. were in need of a donation themselves. This is pos- Do we opt in or do we opt out? Either way, organ You are not forced if you opt out. But, your default sibly true but it is all about choice. If I choose not to donations need to remain as a precious gift for life. to register to opt out means your default is consent. give an organ, my beliefs are probably that I would - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News This is moving one step closer to pressurizing the not wish to receive an organ. It should be a right of Moe must go beyond tough talk By Murray Mandryk katchewan COVID-19-related deaths. Grasslands News Moe should instead give us straight-forward talk on the entire situation so people will be more ac- Premier Scott Moe has been cepting of any tough measures that talking tough regarding COVID-19. might be needed. Some of this tough talk was nec- But it’s also here where Moe’s essary. But other times, it was little tough talk of clamping down may be more than talk that won’t change most appreciated. much at all. Speaking to reporters at a press Where Moe’s tough talk was most conference broadcast provincewide, necessary and welcomed was his Moe spoke passionately about get- talk about getting tough with indi- ting calls and petitions from frus- viduals and businesses defying the trated hockey parents over their COVID-19 rules the rest of us are kids not being able to play as following. grownups flout the COVID-19 rules Moe has also talked about how by partying it up in bars. the virus spread might be slowing Moe hit a strong note when he in Saskatchewan, but the kindest suggested that it is some adults who thing one might say about such talk are acting like selfish and immature is that it’s a way too early. kids unwilling to take responsibil- Saskatchewan was doing well ity and that “harsher punishment” in the COVID-19 fight in December might be needed for such adults. until “a Christmas bump,” Moe Credit Moe for pulling no punches last week why his government won’t publicly the ying yang of the chief executive officer of said, adding that the numbers have here. name rule-breaking businesses in the same Pfizer to encourage him to get vaccines to this started to level out. But let’s hope his Saskatchewan way it puts out news releases for small busi- country and his province sooner. It is fair to say that the province Party government is more than talk. nesses that break occupational health and Maybe Moe’s frustration was sincere — is — at least as of the writing of this Moe is dead right that a few busi- safety rules. Instead, the government seems even if it was just mimicking what Ford said. column — seeing somewhat steadier nesses unwilling to follow the rules to be relying on social media to do so. Clearly, Moe recognizes mass vaccination is daily case counts of around 300 new might be the very reason why other Nevertheless, someone in the Premier’s key in this fight. cases a day. businesses and individuals would be chair threatening to get tough is sometimes It might even be what people really want to However, Moe and his Saskatche- stuck with even tighter restrictions. all that’s needed to get people to fall in line. hear. But, really, what good does it do? wan government gloss over the real- But it’s all rather meaningless if it’s Maybe this is what’s needed to crack down on Pfizer is an international company with $59 ity that those numbers still translate not followed up by actions. local rule breakers. billion in annual revenues — four times that into the most new cases per capita As they say, talk is cheap and, That said, it’s unlikely that tough works of Saskatchewan. and most active cases per capita. It’s right now, we aren’t exactly seeing with those who are far removed from this ju- Do Moe or Ford think the president of also quite likely that January will this government put more money risdiction. Pfizer is going to be intimidated into getting see more COVID-19-related deaths towards enforcement to ensure that That would surely be the case of Moe’s drugs here fast? in Saskatchewan than any month. people are following the rules. tough talk — borrowed from Ontario Premier Sometimes tough talk is needed. Some- This follows a record number of Sas- In fact, Moe didn’t even explain Doug Ford — about “sticking a firecracker up times, it’s just talk.

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By Emily Jane Fulford of reflection in the battle against COVID-19. across the province, we must remain vigilant and ad- Grasslands News “We need to respect this virus as an enemy, in the here to the public health orders and safety protocols same way that our ancestors respected their enemies. to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said SHA CEO, This means we take our fear of the virus and turn On Monday, Jan. 18, the Saskatchewan Health it into a courageous, organized front, drawing on all Scott Livingstone. Authority (SHA) invited citizens to come together to our resources and traditional healing ways, includ- acknowledge and remember those lost to COVID-19, ing traditional medicines,” said Executive Director of consider those who are currently battling the virus, First Nations and Métis Health, Thona Longneck. “We acknowledge the front line workers who have dedi- may not be able to gather together in large groups for cated their careers over the past year to helping those this ceremony, but we still have the ability to come in crisis, and also to give thanks for the vaccine which together and raise our voices as one.” is now being distributed across the world including Due to the COVID-19 safety regulations, the Cere- right here in Saskatchewan. The project was led by mony Keepers did not physically enter into any of the First Nations and Métis Health and marks a provin- facilities. Instead, the Four Pipe Ceremonies were held cial effort for all the people of the province to unite simultaneously in each of the homes of the Keepers in their efforts to reduce the impact of the pandemic. who reside in different locations across the province. “We are asking people wherever they are to stop for Since video recording of such ceremonies is not Mayor’s Corner a few moments of reflection between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on allowed, the event was conducted spiritually rather “Working Together... to Grow Melville Monday to pause and reflect. It can be done wherever than virtually. By coordinating when the ceremony you are at that time whether it’s at work, at home, at would be taking place, the unity prayer was able to be On my Mainstreet GX radio school, outside exercising, or in your own personal done by all, regardless of distance, or access to high commentary, I made reference space,” said the SHA in a statement sent out on Jan. speed internet. to January 1st, New Years’ Day 15, urging participation. “We are so fortunate that we are now able to dis- noting the bright, sunny and Although the initiative was led by First Nations and tribute a vaccine that has been recognized as safe and calmness we experienced, with the Métis Health, people from all cultural backgrounds, effective by health leaders across the globe, but we hope that this day would serve as religions and beliefs were asked to join in the moment need to remember that as we distribute the vaccine a possible predictor of a promising year ahead. As we enter the tenth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, we Letter to the Editor - Is Moe’s $4 million bailout right? long for the day that we may once STREELASKY again return to gatherings of fam- Dear Editor, on the payroll. So have the respective teams been asked ily and friends, to carefree travel, In the midst of one of the worst epidemics that the to limit expenses to the absolute minimum? Yes, they to the addition of new life experiences, to seeking current generation has ever witnessed was the hand- may fire up the season in the end of March, however the new opportunities. ing over of four (4) million dollars to the WHL and the numbers in Saskatchewan are not slowing down, the For the first time during my terms on council, SJHL the best use of borrowed money by our provincial vaccination process in Saskatchewan appears to be de- we were able to approve our budgeting process government? I think not and from personal experience I veloping almost as poorly, rolling out as Premier Moe’s prior to December 31 of our current year. This do hope that all the right questions had been asked. Or ability to understand how to slow down the pandemic. achievement enables our team to move quickly could have 4 million been provided to the hundreds of Also on asking the right questions: both the SJHL on projects to be initiated through early tender- small businesses that may not survive or have already and WHL have head offices with at a minimum a pres- ing and utilizing our winter season to lay out folded not been a better use of those dollars? ident at the top. So I’m curious, will the money firstly detailed plans for the construction season. Our If the readers feel I just don’t have a use for the go in that direction with a League President and possi- 2.11 per cent budget increase is very much in line hockey world, I believe my personal record proves oth- bly staff still maintaining day to day office work, auto with other cities and allows us to move forward erwise. Along with my wife, we not only billeted a couple rentals and other expenses which will skim off the thou- through diligent prioritization of required proj- dozen SJHL players over a dozen or so years, plus a sands that they need and possibly sending out a lot less ects. number of years volunteering for the local executive of to the respective teams with possibly equal amounts to When I speak of priorities, the Lift Station #1 a SJHL team plus six very eventful years as the Presi- the community owned teams and also to the ones owned has been on our replacement list for the last four dent of a SJHL team as well at least that many years by well off owners. SO were the right questions asked? years – this we hope to attend to with an overall as a Governor to the Board of the SJHL. Yes I do un- My hunch is not! cost of $3.2 million. The landfill redesign at $2.55 derstand the hard work and the endless fund raising And while we are helping out sports teams my ques- million is also part of our 2021 budget. Swim pool that happens to make a community owned SJHL team tion is who’s next? The Riders? The provincial football completion, paving some city streets and placing survive. Watching budgets grow and listening to endless league? Well, how about the countless senior hockey 1.29 per cent into our reserves all form part of requests by players and sometimes even their parents teams that exist throughout Saskatchewan in all those our development plan for our city this year. so junior could be comfortable in this new community ridings that Moe proudly boasts as his; don’t they de- With respect to the many activities and events playing out his dream of being a hockey player. And serve some of this excess new cash that Moe and com- our community has been involved in or hosted in the WHL, well I certainly understood they always took pany appear to have found? the past, COVID-19 has limited these occurrences the best out of our roster. However my departure from I’ll end with a comment which to me is the direction to a crawl. Many of us must respond to our work the SJHL eventually led me to be a big fan of the WHL. this provincial government should have gone! responsibilities but these work situations have And I am proud to say that our daughter and son-in- Firstly, who were the people that lobbied the govern- greatly changed. Thank you for your persever- law somewhat followed in our volunteering footsteps as ment on behalf of the WHL and SJHL? ance and fortitude as we wait for the day when they became deeply involved with their hometown team, Let’s find them and have the Provincial Chamber of this pandemic ends. Swift Current Broncos of the WHL. And yes the work Commerce hire them to lobby the Provincial Govern- Hats off to MCS Principal Brandon Needham and fundraising only gets more and possibly harder ment to get cash and a program to support all the small who was recently recognized for his influence because of the largeness of the WHL. and local small business that have struggled to survive and guidance in reconciliation education. However now to my comment “were all the right ques- this pandemic and in many small communities are all Did you know that the Opera House Audito- tions asked”? Once your near the top of a Junior team that’s left there as far as A Commercial Business. rium on the third floor of City Hall is regarded as you quickly learn that once you are out of playoff con- All residents of Sask. need to ask their Government one of the finest 100 year old concert halls in Sas- tention the expense’s all but nearly stop. Once the boys MLA, was “Moe’s Bucks for Pucks” the best use of 4 katchewan because of its superb acoustics? are sent home only office expenses and possibly some million dollars at this time? Walter Streelasky, Mayor of Melville coaching and general manager staff do continue to be - Micheal Halyk, Melville Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

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Saskatchewan’s Ministry to Cowessess for the 90 moving children if it’s not and Manitoba where they ernment that they would Cowessess First Nation of Social Services to create children currently in Sas- necessary,” Coles stated. have identified a major- assume jurisdiction over continued to work dili- a coordination agreement. katchewan foster care. “If people are happy and ity of band members to its young citizens in foster gently after the Act was This document is the first In addition to negotiat- healthy, and they just be living and accessing care. Cowessess expects to adopted. A Board of Direc- of its kind in Canada; it ing a coordination agree- need some extra things, social services. “We will have the necessary paper- tors was appointed for the will include funding de- ment with the provincial we’ll add to that plan – we spread out sort of like work finalized within the Chief Red Bear Children’s tails and describe the and federal governments, won’t take away from it.” sunshine, all our rays will next few weeks and begin Lodge (CRBCL), the process for transferring a key element at this The Miyo Pimatisowin start going out and touch- transferring guardianship agency established to im- guardianship of children stage is creating a stra- Act carries the same ing on citizens all over!” of the children on April 1. plement the Miyo Pimati- from the Saskatchewan tegic plan. This includes weight as a federal act, Coles enthused. Last year, First Nation sowin Act. Eva Coles, who government to Cowessess significant community en- members ratified a Child has more than 30 years of First Nation. Coles antic- gagement through online discussions and mail-in surveys. “Cowessess is starting from scratch; we’re tak- RCMP investigate fraud reports ing a lot of steps that have never been taken before,” Coles explained. “They’re ing a possible fraud from over 15 years Sgt. Travis Adams not inheriting any child ago. RCMP continue to investigate. Melville / Ituna Detachment welfare services that al- Another person contacted the RCMP ready exist so everything Reporting period: Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 to report being defrauded of over $6,000 will be the Cowessess SUBSCRIBE by someone in the United States. RCMP Melville and Ituna detachments dealt way.” ˆf¥‹‹Һ  Һ  with 56 occurrences over the past week. continue to investigate. 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For one man, the be dealing with at that time and we often don’t know display represents a violation of the clear line that what to say to them to support them or how we can help Broadview has been chosen to host a free mental should exist between religion and government. them,” Velestuk confirmed. health first aid course, sponsored through the Do More The complainant said the display is not ‘secular’. Being in rural areas often leads to more isolation Ag Community Fund. The course is online at eventbrite. “When the city crosses the line and endorses one and of course, everyone is isolated to some degree at ca and is available to anyone on or off Facebook. religious belief over another, that’s called exclu- present. This is a free course that requires no travel, While the course is not until Feb. 15 and Feb. 16, the sivity, it’s called bias, it’s called supremacy… This gives you the opportunity to listen from your own home community leaders, Jocelyn Velestuk and Astrid Van is not democracy.” as well as the ease of taking part in the whole course or T’ Westeinde, both mixed farmers near Broadview, say In Kansas City, Kan., investigators pieced to- listening to only what you want. if you would like to register, please try to do so before gether a complex motorcycle incident. A biker had “We need to understand where we are at right now Sunday, Jan. 24. been street racing, lost control, and wrecked. The with our mental health and take advantage of resources The course is 1 day in duration but being held over impact caused the biker’s concealed pistol to to keep well or to help make us well,” Velestuk added. Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon CST. Informa- discharge, shooting him in the hip. Then he was Do More Ag is helping to realize this culture in agri- tion can be seen on the Broadview and Area Commu- hit by a passing car, which fled the scene. The nity Events Facebook page. culture by creating awareness about mental health and biker was hospitalized in “critical “We have applied to the Community Fund that pro- breaking the stigma that currently exists while building but non-life-threatening” condi- vides the course for three years and were finally chosen a community of support and resources for those im- tion. Oh, yeah, because he is this year,” Jocelyn Velestruk told Grasslands News. Ve- pacted and affected. They will help all producers realize a convicted felon, he will be lestuk has both personal and career interests that drive they are not alone and they have an entire industry charged for having the gun her to promote the importance of mental wellness. behind them. and a large bag of meth. “That winter of 2019 when we had crop out over How can you Do More? Sometimes it’s as easy as *A Philadelphia woman winter and were also operating our mixed farm, it was being able to Talk More, Ask More and Listen More. looking for love on the dating tough,” Velestuk relayed as an example. “I’ve talked Forty per cent of producers across Canada reported app Hinge says she was with others, with different generations as I’m also an that they would feel uneasy about seeking professional stunned to find out that agronomist and I know it is hard for people to share help due to what people may think. her “most compatible” some of their feelings at times. We need to work to- Results from the National Survey of Farmer Mental match is her brother. gether to help others that may be struggling and let Health, involving 1,100 producers from across Canada, TikTok star Brooke Aver- them know that where they may be with their mental conducted by Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton at the University ick, AKA LadyEfron, shared health issue at any time may not always be that way.” of Guelph, showed thirty five percent of producers met a video of her hilarious reaction to the incestu- The Community Fund for Mental Health education the criteria for Depression classification, 45 per cent of ous suggestion on US Thanksgiving Day. She did is proudly presented by Farm Credit Canada and sup- producers were classified as having High Stress and 58 have some fun with the situation, reporting that ported by every Do More Ag partner as well as many per cent percent of producers met the criteria for Anx- she would spend Thanksgiving with her ‘match’, local businesses! iety classification. before revealing it was her brother and that they The Fund was created to provide agriculture com- The Do More Agriculture Foundation is not intended will file a lawsuit against Hinge. munities across Canada with access to mental health to be a substitute for professional medical advice, di- Two suspects are in custody after the surveil- education and literacy at no cost. They feel it is so im- agnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please visit lance cameras they stole ratted them out. A portant that agriculture communities across Canada your local emergency department or call 911. man and a woman, both from Brooks, AB, are ac- begin learning the tools to begin supporting themselves Anyone can register for this course whether farmers cused of stealing several items, including wireless and one another through not only mental health crisis, or friends or people who are interested in improving security cameras, from a residence. A few days but also at mental wellbeing. their wellbeing. after the break-and-enter, the victim received an The Do More Ag Foundation promotes Talk More. Visit www.domore.ag for information that is avail- email: the cameras were on and sending images of Ask More. Listen More. able to support mental wellbeing for anyone through Do the suspected thieves. It seems that the suspects They envision a culture in Agriculture where all pro- More Ag. “We can all get better but we need to learn the were unaware of the cameras’ ability to send noti- ducers are encouraged, empowered and supported to tools to deal with things when we are not at our best,” fications to the victim. A 39-year-old female and a take care of their mental wellbeing. Velestuk added. “This course is a very minimal time 59-year-old male have been charged. “Often as a family member, friend or neighbor, we commitment for the benefit of our family and friends.” A man is on the run from Ecuador police after allegedly killing his wife and using superglue to piece the top of her head back together to hide the horrific injuries from her family and the au- Local organizations receive grant money thorities. It appears that Luis Hermida bludgeoned his partner Lisbeth Baquerizo, 30, four days before Christmas. He says he notified the woman’s par- ents immediately but by the time they got there a By Chris Ashfield ville’s Heritage Museum, Melville IP Minor Hockey, coffin was already in the house. The parents were Grasslands News Melville Senior Citizens Inc. together got $571; Wapella told the woman died after falling down the stairs. Community Development Society and the Silverwood It took a while to piece it all together but a war- Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre got $371 combined. A number of local organizations received funding in rant was issued for Hermida, who fled town. A grant equal to 25 per cent of net proceeds raised the latest round of charitable gaming grants. Approxi- People living in Italy’s COVID-19 “Red Zones” through licensed charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, mately $1.3 million is being provided to Saskatchewan are only allowed outside their homes for walks break-open ticket sales, Texas Hold ‘em poker and groups and organizations that conduct charitable gam- or bicycle rides “near” their homes, but the Monte Carlo events) is paid quarterly to groups and ing fundraisers. allowed distance is not actually specified in the organizations that conduct these events. Saskatche- “Our government is pleased to support the volun- order. After an argument with his wife, one resi- wan Liquor and Gaming Authority calculates grant teers of our province who continue to make a differ- dent stormed out to “clear his head” with a walk. payments when groups and organizations submit their ence in their communities,” Minister Responsible for Police finally found him a week later 450 km to charitable gaming reports. Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Jim Re- the south. The unnamed 48-year-old clocked more iter said. “The charitable gaming grant program pro- than 60 km a day, and depended on the kindness of strangers for food and a place to sleep. Police vides extra dollars that help these groups deliver their in Fano called his wife to come get him, and pay services in a variety of important sectors including a 400 euro (US$480) fine for violating the town’s public service, emergency services, health care and Looking For Missing curfew. recreation.” This would have been frightening. In upstate Among the grants provided by Saskatchewan Li- New York, a snowplow buried a car under four quor and Gaming Authority during the past six Tables and Chairs feet of snow, trapping an occupant for 10 hours. months: Balcarres Lions and Lioness Club received  7KH0HOYLOOHDQG'LVWULFW&KDPEHURI&RPPHUFHLV Authorities received a series of 911 calls from $3,365; Dysart Community Fundraising Committee and DVNLQJWKHSXEOLFIRUDVVLVWDQFHLQORFDWLQJWDEOHVDQG Kevin Kresen, who told them he’d run off the road Knights of Columbus groups received a combined $221; FKDLUVWKDWZHUHOHQWWRORFDORUJDQL]DWLRQVEXVLQHVVHV in Owego during the bad snowstorm. New York Esterhazy’s Parkland Atom Fire team and the Legion  3OHDVHFRQWDFW&DURODWLI\RXKDYH State Sgt. Jason Cawley wouldn’t give up and pur- #249 together got $142; Indian Head Minor Hockey got sued these unanswered emergency calls. Cawley $131; four groups in Ituna (Pioneer Health Care Cen- DQ\LQIRUPDWLRQ Thank You pulled over when he saw what he thought were tre, Sports Association, St. Stanislaus Parish Council mailboxes peeking out from under the snow. While and Sunshine Friendship Club) together got $379; Mel- digging, he hit the windshield of a car. After 10 hours without heat, Kresen was treated for frost- bite and hypothermia. RE-OPENED Most of you remember the name John Wayne Melville Community Works Bobbitt, whose ex-wife Lorena sliced off his penis TO THE PUBLIC! while he slept. Thirty years later, Bobbitt has • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. had two toes amputated on his right foot amid a gruesome series of health woes. His big toe was • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. taken because a callous grew and the bone became • Kidsville opening to be determined infected. Then, because the neighbouring toe frac- • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch tured because of the extra pressure, he lost the - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. second digit. He may yet lose an entire foot after • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for battling persistent infections that have killed the www.prairiecoop.com bone after a construction accident (stepping on a the 2020 - 2021 school year wait list. Please contact Chantel Fahlman www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail for more info at 306-730-6272 or via Facebook messenger. nail in 2013). Sponsored by Prairie Co-op Until next time… keep reading between the lines… 10 January 22, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Family explores and enjoys nature’s beauty

By Elaine Ashfield Her son enjoyed one of flipped over from my back Grasslands News their trips on show shoes to my stomach so I could up the Qu’Appelle prob- dig my boots and hands ably more than that trip into the cascading loose Nothing compares of his sister’s, as they sat rock to come to a stop. My to nature’s beauty or to on the top of the valley, heart was hammering in the adventures one finds eating an early supper of my throat! The two people when enjoying the great dehydrated spaghetti that ahead of me were sure I outdoors. was brought back to life wouldn’t stop and would Jenn Adams discov- with their little Jetboil. wipe them out, and the ered this at a young age, “Nothing like sitting three people behind me growing up as a farm kid. up at the top in a snow that were waiting for me “There was always some- bank and feeling like we to clear the scree thought thing to explore,” she had the entire valley to I was going over the edge; says, and she continues ourselves,” said Adams. everyone had a different her interest in the out- Besides the snowshoe- vantage point and appar- doors every season, only ing, Kenosee has groomed ently none looked great. now with friends and cross-country ski trails Skinned my hands and family joining her in her throughout Fish Creek knees, and one tiny tear adventures. campground and also on the pocket of my pants. Jenn and her husband at Little Kenosee, says Overall, nothing but a Troy and their two chil- Adams, adding to use the great memory.” dren, Tye and Kaili, can turnoff at the riding sta- “The next summer often be seen heading out bles. we went up Ha Ling by car or by motorcy- “South of Rocanville, Trail to Miners Peak. cle for an afternoon trek there are also groomed There are some stunning Family of explorers 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 or a sightseeing ride on cross-country ski trails views along the way. I 7KH$GDPVIDPLO\ 7UR\.DLOL7\HDQG-HQQ KDYHQ·WOHWWKHSDQGHPLFVWRS their motorcycles when that are well sheltered; have since convinced them from getting out and having fun as they have used the time to explore weather permits. we have tried those ones my daughter to hike up and hike together throughout both the summer and winter months. Many of nature’s hid- and really enjoyed them.” with me. To each other’s den beauties have been “Whitewood also has surprise, neither of us Bear spray stays with the live. My husband found and adventures of enjoy- found when they take a a new snowshoeing and pushed the other off the person, not in the pack. 2. out the hard way. Water ing the outdoors, as the break from their vehi- walking trail right close top.” A package of wet wipes and electricity makes an Adams family does, can cle, while on a long and to home,” Adams adds. Grassi Lakes Trail, can be used as a noise interesting sound,” Jenn be summed up in this often no so long road trip, For those wanting to and Johnston Canyon maker when that’s all added, again showing her quote by John Muir of is needed. Some of the get into hiking or just try are also very beautiful, you have in your hands humour. Our National Parks – “Na- breaks often require a bit new trails, Adams sug- all in the Canmore area, as you exit the pit toilet. A 17 km. paddle down ture’s peace will flow into of convincing by mom but gests if you don’t have the Adams commented for 3. Yelling “Hey bear, I see part of the Qu’Appelle you as sunshine flows ultimately result in satis- All Trails App, she highly those looking for holiday you bear; hey guys, there River with friends was into trees. The winds will faction. recommends it. destinations. is a bear!” was effective in another day. Lots of blow their own freshness Maryn Liles captures it Some spur of the mo- A good day pack with moving the bear along the wildlife – bald eagles, into you, and the storms all on her page of nature’s ment trips for the Adams hip belt and chest strap, trail that had been in be- vultures, turtles, beaver, their energy, while cares quotes: “From spring‘s from searches on the App a solid pair of over the tween myself and the rest and one slightly annoyed will drop off like autumn hopeful new blooms and have included hikes in ankle hiking boots with a of my little crew behind llama. leaves.” fall’s exquisite array of Billings, Montana; at Mar- vibrant sole, and a light- me. 4. Wet wipes come in Many days have been The great outdoors is colors to winter’s magic ble Canyon in BC; Rush- weight set of trekking handy for post bear en- enjoyed bobbing around everywhere. Take a walk, and summer’s energy, ing River campground in poles are a great invest- counters as well,” Adams Little Kenosee, Round try a hike or enjoy time each season abounds with Ontario, and Heart Creek ment, worth every penny, laughs now while sharing Lake and Crooked Lake with your family and different types of natural Trail just outside of Can- Adams confirmed. From her story well past the as well. friends in the great out- beauty to explore and ad- more, AB to name a few. those pieces she has con- days of her experience. “With the lakes and doors. One bonfire will mire.” “I have a friend that tinued to build her hiking She continued sharing valleys that surround bring out many storytell- “I love hiking,” Jenn solidified my love for essentials and use them how the trek in and out us here, there is always ers for everyone to enjoy! Adams told Grasslands mountains,” says Jenn. in the mountains and on was challenging on this somewhere beautiful to And if you haven’t had News. By acquiring snow- “In 2016 she took a the prairies year round. adventure. “My blisters explore. Get outside and an adventure yet, invite shoes about 15 years ago, handful of newbies hik- “This past summer we had blisters. The take- see something,” Adams the Adams to share one the challenges became ing to the summit of Mt. did a backpacking trip away? Moleskin has since advises. of their stories. They are unlimited as new ad- Yamnuska, located just to Grey Owls cabin. It’s been added to the first aid All of the seasons and also lovers of campfires! ventures in new seasons east of Canmore. It is eas- approximately 42 km in kit; more frequent stops all of the destinations were added to the hiking ily recognizable from the and out. It was a bucket to change socks would expeditions that she has hi-way, and always brings list adventure, and a huge have been smarter; trek- always enjoyed. a smile now when driv- learning experience,” said king poles saved me (not Close to home, Kenosee ing by. It was an amaz- Adams. from the bear); a gravity Planning on Selling Park has Peninsula Trail, ing mountain experience “There are four camp- water purifier is on the Some Equipment or Beaver Trail that con- for someone from the sites along the trail, and ‘to acquire’ list. We are nects to Youell, and Birch prairies. Several terrain also access from the water currently considering having a Farm Auction? Forest Trail, to name a changes from forest on for people paddling the kayaking it next, if we few of the Adams’ desti- the lower half, to rocky route as well. It was our can secure everything nations. pathways, breaks in the first time using the bear we need onto our kayaks Need an apprasial “Bear Creek, located tree line, climbing up and caches at the campsites. without sinking them! on assets? between Rocanville and through the chimney, These are man-made plat- Adding dry bags to the Tantallon, and the Qu’Ap- crossing and descending forms used to store all list!” Give our pelle Valley are our local the chains sections, going food or scented attrac- Kayaking is something Sales Manager, go-to places every win- up the scramble and get- tants, accessed by an ex- the family has taken up ter,” says Jenn, “but ting to the summit. Pho- tension ladder that must in the last 4 years and Trent Guenther, we have been fortunate tos simply don’t do it be laid flat after stowing they have found that they to snowshoe in places justice. your food when cooking all really enjoy this. This a call today like around Kimberly, “Two scree sections is finished. past summer they did a 1-306-621-4739 BC where a background and a test of my pack and “Stunning sunrises few ‘day’ paddles. Again, of mountains provided hiking pants on the way over the lake, and also on lessons were learned. amazing scenery along down were a true test the first morning, I expe- “Pipestone Creek has with the adventure. when I lost my footing rienced my very first bear electric fences that cross “As long as you stay and started sliding down encounter after we broke in various spots and it’s Lic 325025 moving you stay warm. a good bet that at least the scree slope. A flash of camp and were down the www.yacauctions.com 9-26c - Odd In fact, my daughter and I panic before I somehow trail. Things I learned – 1. 1 in 4 of those fences is found ourselves quite mo- tivated to move (and kept quite warm) when, on one hike, we were serenaded On average Grasslands News’ website by multiple coyotes on one very cold winter day,” had 1055 visits PER DAY in 2020! added Adams, with her usual sense of humour. “My daughter didn’t ap- preciate my humor in the WWW.GRASSLANDESNEWS.CA moment though when I told her that she was my bait to get out if things went sideways! We were almost to the tunnel at Bear Creek when that INTERESTING FACT happened.” www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV January 22, 2021 11

JANUARY 17 to 23, 2021

Key safety tips for snowmobilers Try snowmobiling this winter January 17 to 23 is Saskatchewan 5. Ride with a buddy. Don’t head out If you’ve never been snowmobiling, you they’re blanketed in virgin snow. Snowmobile Safety Week, an occasion on your own, and tell another per- don’t know what you’re missing. Here Snowmobiling allows you to expe- during which snowmobilers are remin- son where you plan to go before are fi ve reasons to give it a try. rience nature like you’ve never seen ded about the importance of res- you leave. it before. ponsible riding. Here are seven tips for 1. It’s safe and easy. You shouldn’t be staying safe on the trails this winter. 6. Avoid frozen lakes and rivers. Only intimidated by the idea of riding a 4. It lets you visit remote locations. ride on ice if it’s at least 25 centi- snowmobile. With the right safety You can cover large distances on a 1. Gear up. Always wear a helmet and metres thick. precautions and proper instructions, snowmobile and see picturesque dress for the weather. snowmobiling is a safe activity for landscapes that are far off the bea- 7. Never drive impaired. Operating a kids and adults alike. ten track. 2. Be prepared. Bring along a safety snowmobile under the infl uence of kit that includes fl ares, basic tools alcohol or drugs is both dangerous 2. It’s a great group activity. Snow- 5. It’s peaceful. It’s true that some peo- and fi rst-aid items. and illegal. mobiling is even more enjoyable ple snowmobile to get an adrenaline when done with family or friends. rush. However, others take to the 3. Check your ride. Before heading Lastly, consider taking a snowmobile Undertaking the adventure together trails in order to be immersed in the out, make sure your snowmobile is safety course, especially if you’re a be- is a great way to bond and create quiet and calm of nature. tuned up and has enough gas and oil. ginner. This will help you stay safe on lasting memories. your snowmobile and learn the local Finally, snowmobiling is simply fun. No 4. Remain on the trail. Most accidents rules and regulations. 3. It lets you connect with nature. matter what pace you go at, it’s a thrill occur when riders stray from marked There’s something special about ex- to ride over snow-covered terrain on a trails and run into hazards. ploring hills, fi elds and forests when brisk winter day.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY WEEK

January 17-23, 2021 is snowmobile safety week in Saskatchewan. With over 10,600km worth of trail to enjoy in the province, the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association would like to remind you of a few key points:

• You can register your snowmobile at any of the 350 Issuers across the province and with your $110 registration fee you will receive $200,000 third party liability. This means you have protection in case you cause property damage or injuries to someone else.

• It’s important that you know where to go while snowmobiling. Clubs MORE SAFETY TIPS! work closely with landowners to ensure permissions are obtained, which allow snowmobile trails to cross their property. Any and Do not use alcohol or drugs – DOO RэWUDLO ULGLQJ LV FRQVLGHUHG WUHVSDVVLQJ XQOHVV SHUPLVVLRQ KDV before or during snowmobiling been obtained from the landowner, so if you don’t know, don’t go. :HDUDSURSHUюWWLQJKHOPHWDQGWKHFRUUHFW • During the pandemic, and following proper COVID regulations, we snowmobiling gear ask that you wear a mask and sanitize when necessary. Gathering Keep your snowmobile properly maintained sizes inside and outside of the shelters as well as on the trails can- not exceed the current Public Health Orders. Please keep a physical Ride with a buddy or with a group distance of at least 2 metres between households and masks must be worn. The shelters are not subject to scheduled disinfection so no Inform someone where you are going and gatherings of any size in any shelter beyond immediate households. when you plan to return

• Safety goes a long way to ensure that snowmobilers have a safe ride. &DUU\HPHUJHQF\VXSSOLHVDQGOHDUQюUVWDLG This means starting with basic knowledge from taking a snowmobile and survival skills VDIHW\FRXUVH7KH66$RэHUVDQRQOLQHFRXUVHIRUSHUVWXGHQW Stay on the trail, respect wildlife and our that you are able to take from the convenience of your own home. landowners The course is available 365 days a year, at any time of the day, for students aged 12 and up. Did you know that it is required for any- Use common sense and keep a clear head! RQHERUQDIWHU-DQXDU\WRKDYHWKHLUFHUWLюFDWHHYHQLIWKH\ have a valid driver’s license? Visit Sasksnow.com for more info 12 January 22, 2021 Melville Advance Grasslands News Siamese if you please By Emily Jane Fulford darker they get. Because the core body Grasslands News temperature of mammals is the highest and the extremities are the lowest, this Siamese cats are growing ever more results in the darkest areas of the cat popular in the city of Melville, so if being the legs, tail, ears and face. These you’re taking a walk you might meet extremities either have the shortest fur one. Well known Melville author Susan or are furthest away from the heart in Harris is one of many in the area who the circulatory system. It is also the have taken a shine to the breed. reason why the cats raised in colder “What draws me to Siamese is their climates tend to be darker overall than exquisite beauty with the contrasting those who spend their lives in warmer colour restricted points; they are my fa- areas. The breed is also known for its vourite breed of cats, and those incred- high level of intellect and affectionate ibly blue, blue eyes in their dark face,” personality. says Harris. “This might sound funny “They build sensitivity as I have to but I often joke that they show me how adapt to their personalities, and inter- I’ll look with blue contact lenses.” pret their actions,” explains Harris. “If When it comes to coloration, this fe- they walk down the lane to meet me line family has some different patterns with mews and news, I can safely as- and some of them are actually altered sume a racoon or skunk has been eat- by location, giving this elegant look a ing their food. If an intimidating stray fascinating scientific explanation. invades the yard they would flee to the The Siamese cat breed comes in a fields and show up when it is safe. So variety of looks including three distinct when we don’t see them in the yard we color palettes; lilac point, which is the often check for other wildlife.” lightest, usually white with pale grey on After developing a cat allergy, Susan Clear as blue EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDSNEWS the face, legs and tail; chocolate point had to find the cats accommodations 0HOYLOOHDXWKRU6XVDQ+DUULVLVDIDQRIWKH6LDPHVHDQGWKHUH·VDVFLHQFH which is similar but light brown tones elsewhere on the farm but they stay and seal point which is the most com- close by and the breed is well known for EHKLQGWKHEULOOLDQWFRORURIWKLVFDWVH\HV$UHWKH\UHDOO\EOXHRUGRWKH\MXVW mon color people think of when you its love of attention. Because there are look that way? say “Siamese,” the iconic dark brown always places for cats to be safe on a or black on the face, legs and tail and farm, it allowed the family to stay close not dictated by pigment but rather by cat and it looks like you’re peering into a tan or white body. If the cats weren’t and enjoy walks together. temperature. the ocean, you’re actually not that far stunning enough, they are also known “They increase our joy level because So if you’re wondering why no color off. Like water, the cat’s crystal clear for their captivating deep blue eyes. we love them and they are constant con- equals blue, there’s an explanation for eyes reflect blue light and so when we While it goes without saying that versation pieces, so we are happier be- that too. If you’ve looked at a blue eyed look at them, that’s exactly what we see. this cat has been bred like crazy over cause of the cats,” says Harris. centuries, many of the differences in If the unique and elegant look of the look are not actually entirely to do with Siamese cat’s coat, like that of a lady Melville capital projects near $12 million in black boots, long gloves and a mas- breeding. This is where the interesting - continued from front page science comes in. The look of the Sia- querade mask was not enough to stun mese is not accidental. If you remem- audiences, next comes the sapphire-like year. The pool project week were informed that palities and First Nations ber back in the 90’s when Hasbro and a eyes, another rare feature in the feline is being paid for with a they were not approved that the Melville Fire few other toy companies came up with world, in adults at least. All kittens are $750,000 loan, $655,689 in for the $350,000 in fund- Department covers. The a nifty technology to change the color of born with blue eyes and this is because grants and $350,000 being ing so that paving project $26,600 cost for a washing toys if they were exposed to hot or cold it takes about six weeks for eye pigmen- used from reserves. The has been shelved. machine will come from water, then you had some insight into tation to develop. Siamese also have a City will also be pur- Other transportation operational funding. how nature changes the look of Siamese gene similar to albino animals which chasing a new Zamboni purchases budgeted for Council also discussed cats based on the climate where they also do not develop any pigment. In a for $120,000, replacing a in 2021 include $280,000 the renovation or replace- grow up. These cats have coats which way, that’s the same deal with the Sia- mower for $17,500 and for a loader, $58,000 for a ment of the fire hall and are thermosensitive - the colder it is, the mese since the pattern in coat color is buying a new ice edger compressor, $60,000 for a public works building, for $7,700. 3/4 ton truck and $50,000 parts of which are over Under streets and for a 1/2 ton truck. All 100 years old. Renovat- transportation, the city these purchases will be ing the buildings would will be repaving Prince paid for through reserve cost between $2.8 million William Drive from funding. to $4.4 million while re- Queen Street to Colum- A new wildland truck placing the building with bia Street at a cost of and washing machine a new facility that would $215,000. Gas tax fund- will also be purchased for serve both public works ing will cover $160,000 the fire department. The and the fire department of it and the remaining cost of the truck will be would cost around $9.8 $55,000 will come from re- $86,900 with $33,000 com- million. City council de- serves. The city had also ing from reserves and cided not to proceed with budgeted to have Queen the other $53,900 paid for major renovations or Street repaved from through the cost sharing constructing a new build- Seventh Ave. to Prince agreement between the ing in 2021 but are aware William Drive at a cost fire department and com- it will need to be dealt of $450,000 but just last munities, rural munici- with in the near future. LOOK HERE! Cat, Skidsteer and Dumptruck work TerryTerry HalushHalushkaka You just proved even 306-621-2588306-621-2588 small ads get noticed. Yorkton,Yorkton, SSKK 1-844-GNG-NEWS [email protected] www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance January 22, 2021 13 Page 3 of a 4-part series

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By Chris Ashfield and Emily Jane Fulford for local lakes Grasslands News

By Alan Hustak Two major storms hit the Grasslands News city of Melville earlier this week with the latter of the two Increasing levels of poisonous algae in Pasqua, leaving a trail of destruction Katepwa, Crooked and Round Lakes is raising cause for that downed trees, damaged ve- some concern according to Dr. Peter Leavitt, an environ- hicles and buildings through- mental research scientist at the University of Regina. out the city and caused the Leavitt and his team have been monitoring the collapse of a building under Qu’Appelle Watershed for the past decade and have construction at the new Prairie found that the blue-green algae that appears as scum on Coop site. CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS the surface of the lakes now contains higher levels of There were no injuries re- New Co-op buildings taking shape microcystin than before. Unchecked, the chemical can The steel beams for the new Prairie Co-op Home Centre in Melville are being erected as foundation work on the new Food Store takes place in the CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS GRASSLANDS NEWS ported in the mid-afternoon pollute drinking water and water used for irrigation. DemolitionD litid drop storm on July 13 which lasted background. The $17.5 million project involves the development of a 25,000 square foot Food Store and 20,000 square feet of Home Centre on eight The study did not include Echo or Mission Lakes, but Demolition of the old water treatment plant in Melville continues and last week crews were using a wrecking ball to break up material to haul it away. The about half a half hour before acres of land located along Highway 10 in the hospitality corridor. Construction is expected to be completed in 2021. Leavitt says the results in those two lakes would follow demolition, which began in June, is expected to be completed later this month. There are no water interruptions expected due to the demolition of the dissipating. In about 30 min- the same pattern. facility but access to the water treatment plant has been limited and restricted. utes, it is estimated that around “The levels come and go. The algae blows around in an inch of rain fell and accom- the lakes, so you can have bad weeks and good weeks. panying wind gusts were strong But algae likes warm weather. As the result of climate enough to uproot or break change, warming temperatures have contributed to lev- trees, snap off branches, rip off els of toxicity which we now believe pose a public health Credit union merger gets 92% approval vote shingles and blow over fences, risk. This is a warning,” he told the Times in a tele- O’Toole ahead, Lewis gaining for Conservative leader signs and yard items. phone interview from Ireland where he is in COVID-19 tastic job of getting the message out,” said Schofer. broader network, expanded career opportunities and Just one day earlier, on July By Chris Ashfield isolation. try as a legal analyst. I under- during the last election. Crit- candidates, better than those “When you’re heading into a vote you wish for the improved work experience through increased effec- By Alan Hustak 12, a thunderstorm dumped up Grasslands News Biologist Nicole Hayes, who co-authored the study Grasslands News stand the resource economy,” ics claim MacKay sat out the who have announced,” he told best, and we got it. We’re excited about the next tiveness and better technology. This opportunity to three inches of rain in some with Leavitt, says that the levels of toxic contamination he said.” campaign and did Scheer no Grasslands. There are voters steps and what this means for our credit union.” will help ensure we can continue to support com- areas surrounding the city and The membership of Cornerstone, Horizon and now come earlier and are more intense than before and Souris Moose-Mountain favours by complaining that who remain loyal Scheer’ sup- The benefits of the merger will be of great bene- munities whether financially, as volunteers, or with Erin O’Toole appears to have brought with it strong winds Plainsview Credit Unions have overwhelming voted that urban growth and intensive industrial and agricul- MP Robert Kitchen supported the opposition leader failed porters. “I like Andrew. He’s a fit to Horizon members according to Schofer, who effective ways to provide advice and service into the edge among Saskatchewan’s and a tornado warning. No tural activities have contributed to the problem. O’Toole in the last leadership to inspire voters. “He missed nice guy,” said Petri Keppo“- in favor of a merger to partner together as a single says eventually they can look forward to being able the future,” a statement issued by the credit unions voting delegates in the race to major damage was reported in An analysis of samples from 100 lakes in Southern race, in which he finished third, the open net on a breakaway,” Conservatives need a fighter, credit union. The new credit union, which will op- to use any of the branches, have access to Thrive said. replace Andrew Scheer as Con- the Sunday storm however, un- Saskatchewan revealed that at least 40 per cent have and is backing him again. ”He MacKay famously quipped. someone with a passionate soul. erate as Cornerstone Credit Union, will become the Wealth Management through Cornerstone, and Cornerstone is the 5th largest credit union in Sas- servative party leader. like the damage caused by the fourth largest in Saskatchewan with approximately levels of microcystin pollution that make drinking the fully understands that we in the MacKay supporters say that in Who is that conservative?” see changes in loan and deposit rates. But those katchewan with approximately $1.2 billion in total water moderately unsafe and the dirty water in two per But there are indications storm that hit July 13. $1.72 billion in assets, serving over 35,000 members west, with our agricultural and spite of those remarks, the for- With Andrew Scheer as changes won’t happen immediately. managed assets, employing 180 people. Cornerstone cent of them present a high risk. that Jamaican born Toronto Scott Brown was one of the in 23 communities throughout Saskatchewan and energy sectors, are the back- mer Progressive-Conservative leader, the conservatives won “It will probably take a good year into the inte- Credit Union is a full-service financial institution Leavitt says that for the moment the algae is more lawyer, Leslyn Lewis, is gain- O’TOOLE LEWIS many local residents who suf- will employ approximately 285 people. bone of the country,” Kitchen leader from Nova Scotia has the all 14 seats in the province gration for there to be some real impact that the dedicated to serving over 24,000 members with 9 dangerous to cattle than to humans, because people ing support among voting del- fered the wrath of the storm CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS An online and in-branch vote about the merger told Grasslands News in an in- high national recognition factor collecting 64 per cent of the Storm aftermath members will see both on the bottom line and in branches serving the communities of Archerwill, don’t normally drink water from a lake or a dugout. “It’s egates in the province. Both Lewis also has the support that struck on Monday when took place during the week of June 15 to 19 with the terview. “Because of Covid he needed to defeat Trudeau. popular vote. The most recent 6FRWW%URZQDORQJZLWKFLW\ZRUNHUVORRNDWWKHGDPDJHGRQHWRKLVGDXJKWHU·VFDUDIWHUDVXGGHQZLQGDQGUDLQVWRUPRQ terms of services,” said Schofer. Ituna, Kelliher, Rose Valley, Saltcoats, Theodore, like smoking a cigarette; one cigarette won’t hurt you, Lewis and O’Toole, the MP from hasn’t been out here campaign- of Battlefords-Lloydminster MP a tree fell down on top of his resolution receiving 92 per cent support from the Prince Albert MP Randy poll tracking suggests that no July 13 knocked a tree down on top of it while it was parked on Saskatchewan Street in Melville. The car received extensive The three credit unions will also continue to Tisdale, Wynyard and Yorkton. but there is a health risk from prolonged use.” Durham, Ont., have outpaced ing, but a lot of my support goes Rosemarie Falk. Falk said she Hoback, one of MacKay’s cam- daughter’s car, crushing the members of Horizon. The Cornerstone membership matter who the conservatives operate with their current board of directors until Horizon Credit Union is the 14th largest credit The study was welcomed by Pasqua First Nation the perceived front-runner, back to his experience as an MP supports Lewis “for her com- paign chairs, says a high profile roof and hood and smashing in damage with the roof and hood crushed and windshield smashed. gave 88 per cent support while 94 per cent were in choose, the new leader has a the end of the year at which time a new inaugural union in Saskatchewan, serving 5,125 members with which draws its water from the Hatfield Aquifer near Peter MacKay in fundraising and his military background.” mon sense,” and because un- candidate is needed if conser- the windshield. While he didn’t favour from Plainsview. challenge ahead. Conservative at the pool, some signs, and a Works Department responded “We are continuing our efforts were out we also worked with board will take position on Jan. 1, 2021. That intern 46 employees. Horizon has approximately $220 mil- Pasqua Lake. “If the lake waters are a tributary to in Saskatchewan. O’Toole is also supported like the other candidates, she vatives are to win the next see the tree fall on the car, he Horizon’s Board President, Heidi Schofer said poll numbers have slipped 21 lift station pump. immediately to start assessing (Tuesday) and will be cleaning SaskPower on several other board will then service until the first round of elec- lion in total managed assets with 5 branches serving the aquifer, then the aquifer would be impacted,” said O’Toole was briefly a cabinet by Regina Lewvan MP Warren has “no baggage” and brings election. “You have to look at figured the car had enough she is excited with the results and also a little bit “The heavy rainfall that the situation and cleaning up up for the remaining week to power line issues that came in tions take place. the communities of Melville, Grayson, Neudorf, Pasqua First Nation Chief Todd Peigan. “There is a minister when Stephen Harper Steinley who insists that he is to the party a clean slate, “no a variety of things, including per centage points to 43 per cent damage that it would be writ- relieved because it was a lot of hard work bringing came in a short period caused the damage and removing de- remove all the fallen trees from at the same time,” said Mogen- The shared future vision of the three credit union Grenfell and Wolseley. more in-depth study that has to be done. was prime minister. In a brief the best candidate to get the baggage, nothing that could be Peter’s political experience,” in Saskatchewan since the last ten off. the merger to realization. The process started in our sewage pump stations to bris off of streets. It is expected within Melville and out at our son. partners is a new credit union that is operationally Plainsview Credit Union is the 11th largest credit The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, which is stop over in the province, conservative message out. used against her in a campaign. says Hoback. MacKay is also election. The Liberals are up 20 “I was coming back from Sept. 2018 when the three credit unions had con- work overtime; we had one that city crews will be spending cemetery.” SaskPower crews also re- competitive and differentiated through its commit- union in Saskatchewan, serving 6,500 members with responsible for managing water supplies, says it hasn’t O’Toole said even though he is Yorkton Melville MP Cathay Jeremy Patzer, the MP for supported by Saskatoon MP’s points from the 11 per cent they doing an unlock and I turned pump failure and are currently the rest of the week cleaning up Melville fire chief Tyrone sponded quickly, even before tacted each other about other projects and started ment to member wellbeing via trusted advice and 60 employees. Plainsview has approximately $300 had time to go through the report or understand its im- not from the west, he has served Wagantall is one of three Sas- Cypress Hills-Grasslands is also Brad Redekopp, and Corey managed to collect in the prov- the corner and that’s when I in the process of repairing it. all the fallen trees in the city. Mogenson said the storm also the storm had finished, and having some discussions. The partnerships just con- service as well as concern for community. This new million in total managed assets with 9 branches plications yet. and lived in all parts of Canada katchewan MP’s supporting a Lewis supporter. They argue Tochor and Churchill River’s ince in 2019. If an election were first saw it – it will be written Thankfully we have two pumps “Public Works crews worked had firefighters lending a hand began removing the numerous tinued from there. credit union will be more sustainable and better serving the communities of Arcola, Kipling, Gle- “As you can imagine there is quite a bit to work when he was in the Royal Cana- Leslyn Lewis. Wagantall says that Lewis could expand the Gary Vidal. held today, Liberals could win off,” said Brown. in sequence at this pump sta- well into the evening (Monday) cleaning up while responding trees on powerlines and restor- “We were incredibly pleased with the voter turn able to leverage opportunities and manage risks in navon, Vibank, Montmartre, Odessa, Indian Head, through,” said Patrick Boyle. “These organisms are typ- dian Air Force. “That gives me she admires Lewis’ “vibrant base of the party and change its Andrew Scheer hasn’t en- one or two seats in Saskatche- Andrew Fahlman, Director out and the member engagement. Our staff did a tion and were able to pump the night to clear the streets and to four calls, which included ing power. the ever-changing financial services market. Emerald Park/White City and Govan. CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS ically higher in the summer, and some lakes experience a perspective. I’m a lawyer as character,” and describes her right-wing, white-male image dorsed any of the candidates wan and the NDP one. of Public Works & Planning Speed sign installed excess effluent out of our com- sidewalks from fallen trees, two downed power lines and The city is offering free tip- fantastic job of explaining to the members the ben- “The new credit union will present benefits to all Over the coming months, the credit unions will more algae bloom than others. The lakes have been nat- well. In the private sector, I’ve as “wise, articulate, direct, and become more inclusive. lined up to replace him. He has Ballots for the conservative Services for Melville, said the City of Melville employees (l-r) Tyler Stewart, Jeremy Fairbarn and Josh Izzard installed a speed munity before the storm surge as well as to cut down broken two carbon dioxide calls. ping fees for Melville residents efits and it shows in an approval rating to go ahead stakeholders: members, employees and communi- begin the significant undertaking of bringing the urally nutrient rich even before major settlements in worked on a deal related to the truthful, and transparent. I’m Many in Saskatchewan have made it obvious that he is not race have to be mailed in by city was still assessing the backed up into residential branches that were hanging “We were called out to four until July 20 for tree debris. with 92 per cent. You’re hoping to crack that 80 and ties. Over time, the goal is for members to benefit three credit unions together. During that time, all sign on Seventh Avenue between Saskatchewan Street and Queen Street last week. The sign went Saskatchewan were established.” He says the advanced Potash Corporation. I under- just really impressed with her not forgiven Peter MacKay for impressed with any of them. “I August 21, with the results ex- damage the day following the homes,” said Fahlman. high in trees that still posed a calls total simultaneously People are being asked to notify to go over 90 is fantastic. It really showed that the through greater access and convenience, better financial services will be business as usual with into service this week and help drivers to reduce their speed by Kinsmen Park. technology in water treatment plants has ensured that stand the resource economy, I ability to stand strong on any having helped to undermine was expecting more candidates, pected to be announced before storm but it appeared the only Even before the storm had high safety risk to everyone,” within a two-and-a-half hour staff if they have an elm tree membership engaged the process, that they under- advice, products and services along with improved members receiving updated communications as they tap water is safe to drink. worked in the oil and gas indus- debate.” Andrew Scheer’s leadership a field of publicly recognized Labour Day in September. city property that was damaged stood what was going on and that our staff did a fan- technology. 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$1.50 PER COPY $1.50 PER COPY $1.50 PER COPY $1.50 PER COPY Friday, GST INCLUDED Friday, GST INCLUDED Friday, GST INCLUDED Friday, GST INCLUDED July 24, 2020 August 14, 2020 August 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 Vol. 94 No. 29 Vol. 94 No. 30 Vol. 94 No. 31 Vol. 94 No. 32 Agreement # 40011922 Agreement # 40011922 Agreement # 40011922 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 Melville’s Recruitment and Retention Committee Chase the Ace New swimming pool contract awarded Ten hospital Finding doctors to work, live in our community Legion lottery By Chris Ashfield ment pool requires no Grasslands News additional guard spots to By Emily Jane Fulford said Mayor Walter Streelasky of Mel- we really appreciate the physicians we munity. safely supervise the pool,” Grasslands News ville. “So this group started in 2007 and have but the idea was that you have to “As president I’m very grateful for said Bruce. we said that we cannot let this happen.” have a staff in place. Right now there’s the support of the different municipal- Work on replacing beds closed On June 11, 2020, a re- With a dedicated group of volunteers five. That’s the basis of our recruitment ities that support us and attend our draw returning When a small group of citizens, includ- Melville’s swimming pool from within the community as well as retention committee, ordinary people quest for proposal (RFP) ing Melville Mayor, Walter Streelasky, meetings and are behind what we do. will begin in the next the health sector, The Melville and Dis- working on this.” for the pool design and came together in 2007 to start a move- It’s all volunteer work that is done couple of weeks after trict Physicians Recruitment and Reten- It was an idea that not only worked, build was issued to Sask- ment aimed to bring more doctors to the city council awarded the tion Committee (R&R) was born. it also inspired other neighboring town- through the members of the committee. Tenders and three bids city, they knew their work was cut out design and construction “We formed it 13 years ago as a grass- ships. Since the success of Melville’s We do recruitment but we also do the for a third year were received for the in Melville for them. Sustaining a hospital in a city tender at their July 20 roots movement and the reason for this committee, Humboldt based a similar little things like retention and make project from Western Rec- with a population below 5,000 is no easy meeting. committee is that what was happening, model to set up a program in their com- them feel welcome when they come.” reation, Paradise Pools Staff shortages cause of task. Especially considering the shortage By Chris Ashfield The $2 million proj- was that because of the doctors short- Commercial and Acapulco of doctors that Canada has faced over Grasslands News ect will see the existing closure of one-third of beds age, we found that as a community this Pools. The bids were eval- the past two decades. swimming pool that was size and the areas around it, we could uated independently by It’s no surprise that doctors can be built in 1967 replaced as not function. We had a new hospital Chase the Ace will be returning to Melville next City of Melville manage- By Chris Ashfield hard to come by either, considering month when the local Legion kicks off their popular well as renovations done Grasslands News and we needed to have physicians full to the interior of the pool ment and their contractor that the average yearly cost of tuition lottery fundraiser for the third year running. Colliers Project Leaders for medical school in Canada can be up- time,” explains Streelasky. “Recruiting building. Things like physicians is not an easy task; it used The Melville Legion’s Chase the Ace draw will begin and using an independent St. Peter’s Hospital in Melville has temporarily had wards of nearly thirty thousand dollars on Friday, Sept. 11 and continue weekly until Sept. 23, the mechanical systems, to be the Sunrise Health District was in scoring system, Paradise one-third of its beds closed down. for Canadian students and often more 2021. In the first two years, the weekly lottery helped to decking and fencing will charge. They are no longer; it’s the Sas- Pools ended up being the Karen Earnshaw, vice-president of Integrated Rural than double that for foreign students. raise around $46,000 for the local club. also be upgraded. katchewan Health Authority that now Director of Community highest-ranked proponent Health with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, said In the United States it’s even higher, “We’ve got it set up so that we can use it for general looks after that, but if a rural commu- Services, Chris Bruce, and recommended for the in a written statement that it is temporarily closing creating a huge incentive for both coun- operations, excluding wages, maintenance of the build- nity wishes to get a physician it takes said that the proposed project. 10 of its 30 beds, which reduces its acute care capacity tries to lean in favor of admissions from ing, donations of up to $5,000 and sports events,” said a lot of effort, a lot of convincing and it plans for the new pool “The design matches until Sept. 8. each other’s nations, thereby benefiting Legion member Darrell Webster. “We make regular takes money. So what we decided to do follow a similar layout to our RFP needs, providing The temporary measure is a result of staffing richly from a higher number of foreign donations to all of the groups in town, and just general was form the R&R committee, and we the existing structure but a tot pool area for very schedules due to the pandemic, staff moving to other students paying that extra tuition for the upkeep of the building. It’s not easy, especially this were one of the first in the province to will include an accessible young children, spray positions within the SHA and recruiting to vacant po- same seat. Compare this to Germany, year. We still have to pay power and light and gas and do this. pool via a “beach style” features, beach entry sitions. The recruitment efforts were very successful, where the tuition cost can be as low water every month. It’s an old building and it’s a big We solicited other municipalities to sloped entry, a water- leisure area to a seating however the successful applicants coming from other as roughly $850 CAD and it’s a wonder building. We took out a wall in our lounge – expanded join us and at one time we had 20 dif- slide, water features and area, and an access point facilities or externally will not be fully orientated to there aren’t more Canadian pre-med stu- the lounge. We are hoping to get some grant money to ferent municipalities such as Grayson, junior Olympic length to the larger pool. This de- work independently until September. dents studying conversational German. help offset that cost but the rest will come out of these Ituna and Waldron and so on. These swimming lanes which sign promotes both safety This is a temporary measure and the hospital ex- Of the 17 recognized medical schools funds.” different regions were there to support will allow for competition. (containing young swim- pects to resume its usual capacity by September 8 if in Canada, as of 2019, each year roughly Chase the Ace is a all other factors remain the same. Right now daily EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS us and to express a need to have physi- “By building a pool of mers to the leisure area) CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS ,W·VWKH)OLQWVWRQHV 3,000 students graduate from all those form of lottery where the and accessibility (sloped New pool coming numbers have not exceeded 20 patients so it’s not an- schools combined. While 3,000 doctors cians here in our community.” jackpot accumulates from similar size to our cur- 7HUU\6DIUXLNDQGKLVJUDQGFKLOGUHQ*DEULHODQG-DFREJRWWRWDNHDVWRQHDJHWULSDURXQGWKHVWUHHWV rent pool, we can assure entry). In addition to 'LUHFWRURI&RPPXQLW\6HUYLFHV&KULV%UXFHVWDQGVDWWKHHGJHRI0HOYLOOH·VROGVZLPPLQJSRROWKDWLV ticipated this will create capacity pressures. may seem like quite a few, consider The small group of people that came week-to-week until it is RI0HOYLOOHODWHO\LQWKHLUUHSURGXFWLRQRIDFDUWRRQFODVVLFULGHIURPWKH)OLQWVWRQHV7KHSHGDOSRZHUHG together represented each of the 15 to that annual operation these features, two water- being replaced with a $2 million facility that includes junior Olympic length swimming lanes, a beach Affected SHA staff, management and union part- the fact that Canada brings in roughly “We make regular dona- won. Each week partici- YHKLFOHGUHZH\HVDVLWFUXLVHGDURXQGDQGHYHQZHQWWKURXJKWKHGULYHWKURXJKDW7LP+RUWRQV 20 communities, which has varied from costs do not exponen- slides are included, one style sloped entry, various water features and a 146 foot waterslide. ners were notified in July of the temporary measure. 300,000 new immigrants annually and tions to all of the groups in pants buy lottery tickets, tially increase following small in the leisure area the birth rate in 2019 was over 382,500. year to year. The committee maintains which sell for $5 each. A construction. As a sig- and one large, self-con- facility featuring a 5,265 and feature a zero beach most of the pool open for ect includes $929,000 for To level things out, some of the immi- an organizational structure and con- town, and just general up- draw is then made and nificant portion of the tained slide on the pool square foot pool with a ze- entry with separate tot leisure activities. The de- the pool, $268,000 for the grants are doctors, but nobody is born ducts meetings as well as organizing the keep of the building.” the winning ticket holder one and for that reason alone, it’s still a levy, which is determined as a group. pools’ yearly expendi- deck,” Bruce said in his ro-depth beach entry built area with a depth profile sign has a depth profile of waterslide, $160,000 for - Darrell Webster on lottery proceeds draws a card from a deck tures are from wages, we report to council. on the current site of the of 0 meters to 0.9 meters, 1.2 meters to 2.8 meters decking, $45,000 for site steep order and shortages continue to be To do this they use the Canada Stats of playing cards and if the have worked to ensure The Paradise Pools pro- swimming pool. The pool and two ground spray with the 1.2 meters to prep, demo and disposal, Flintstones car visits Melville drive-thru a national concern. Right now Canada figures and the national census and then ace of spades is drawn, the sizing of the replace- posal shows an aquatic will have a concrete basin features. The zero beach 1.5 meters covering just $60,000 for landscaping, has roughly 2.4 doctors per 1,000 peo- ask each community to provide three they win the accumulated jackpot. If not, the reduced will have another play under 70% of the lane $75,000 for lighting tow- By Emily Jane Fulford The Flintstones was already archived in two families become best friends and 1960’s was suddenly transported back to ple. Germany by comparison has 4.25; of dollars per capita. After they receive deck is kept for the following week’s game, and the area with a rain umbrella pool, making most of the ers, $18,000 for chain link Grasslands News color and needed only to be re-shot on are the main plot point of all the epi- prehistoric times. those, it’s hard to imagine many having the money, it is used to recruit and with jackpot rolls over to the next week. and three ground sprays, lane pool a leisure oasis. fencing, and $200,000 for color film. The series quickly put Han- sodes. Although the show setting is the One of the many modern historic a decade long burden of student loans tuition and the expenses of re-qualify- The funds from ticket sales are divided into three na-Barbara Productions on the map in Stone Age in a town known as Bedrock, ideas was the automobile design. Since a kiddie slide with a 6 foot This pool will also have renovations to the change Citizens of Melville, including the ahead of them. If North America and ing after immigration being as high as parts. Typically the organizers keep 50 per cent, the the animation industry. technologies common to 20th century there was no metal, tires, fuel or other they are, creating a financial incentive run, depth profile of 0 me- a 12’ diving board at the rooms. A contingency staff at the Tim Hortons drive thru, got the UK continue to increase the cost of winner of the weekly lottery takes 20 per cent, and the While many of the kids from the 80’s American life were creatively designed components, the car designs were made to bring doctors to smaller communities ters to 1.2 meters, and a end of the pool. of $110,000 has also been a surprise blast from the past this sum- qualifying, the ratio will likely decrease remaining 30 per cent goes into the jackpot. will remember this animated series as to match the era. This included non- from large wood and rock structures, was an idea destined for success. 21 foot bench at the 0.9 A new feature being built into the budget. mer when Terry Safruik and his grand- further. While Melville Legion’s jackpot is capable of grow- having played on Saturday mornings avian dinosaurs and other animals such which were then powered by people In Canada, however, the problems for “Sometimes we’ll fly a doctor out meter mark. This gives added to the pool will be Decommissioning of children, Gabriel and Jacob, pulled up ing up to $100,000, the first year the ace of spades was and weekday afternoons, The Flint- as woolly mammoths and saber-tooth ti- running while inside them. the medical sector far exceed student here from Africa, sometimes we’ll fly a drawn when the pot was around $14,000 and last year lots of leisure area to the a 146 foot long waterslide the current pool is ex- in a vehicle that gives the term “Classic small to intermediate with a 20 foot exit lane. It pected to begin within two stones was the first animated series set gers which are shown to have co-existed The Flintstones Car seen in Melville dept. The nation has a small handful of physician here from England and when the winner got over $13,000 for pulling the winning Car” a whole new meaning. kids and a bench for the will be built on an 8,000 weeks with construction for prime time and ran on ABC from during the cavemen era. was originally designed for a parade in major cities, which grow each year like they come it’s become a bidding game card. Webster said he hopes to see the pot grow to a The iconic human-powered automo- parents. The zero beach square foot concrete deck of the new pool scheduled September 30, 1960 till April 1, 1966. For three decades The Flintstones the past but has since been kept in work- wildfire. The demand in these larger that you have to provide an incentive,” large number again this year as it not only generates bile of the Stone Age was one of many spray features would all and will be located ap- to begin Sept. 18 and last It was believed that the popularity of was the most financially successful and ing order, and although this car runs centers becomes the focal point of the says Streelasky. “We’ve been providing more funds for the legion but it also creates excitement be expandable in the fu- proximately where the for 32-weeks, being com- creative designs included in the 1960’s the show was due to the creative and longest-running animated series on net- via pedals, it lives up to the tradition of government. The astounding popula- an incentive for our doctors to stay for around the lottery. ture and have the ability west end of the current pleted by May 1, 2021. animated sitcom The Flintstones pro- romanticized Stone Age setting being work television. It was not surpassed being a human-powered device. The car tions have a massive demand and as a a minimum of three years. We hope to Tickets are available for purchase at the Melville CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS to add spray features for pool swimming lanes are. The schedule will have duced by Hanna-Barbara Productions. the backdrop to a show that addressed, until The Simpsons surpassed that re- is also a way to share the pop-culture result, smaller communities are often keep them here longer but it’s a mini- New road paved Legion Lounge, which is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. pool upgrades in future The slide uses the water the pool open one month Although color television was not yet what was at the time, a very modern cord in 2013, having run since 1989. Of phenomenon with a new generation and left with very few resources. mum of three years. We’ll give them this Paving crews were out Monday and Tuesday paving the newly extended from Tuesday to Saturday. People can also purchase Chase the Ace returning CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS available at the time, the animated sit- lifestyle. course, the humor is in these creative put a smile on the faces of those who “There was a time when they would financial incentive to keep them here, tickets on Tuesday night at Bingo. years. from the pool so a sepa- before the regular season section of Toronto Street that was built earlier this summer. The new Darrell Webster stands in front of the Melville Legion where he displays a handful of Chase the Ace com was drawn in color so as to be pre- The show follows the life and adven- uses of animals and tools which show remember growing up with the series, put a sign on the highway that said Hos- otherwise for many years it was York- Participants must be 18-years of age to play and be The main lap pool is rate equipment system is start date resulting in no road connects 1st Ave to 3rd Ave. designed to meet codes not required. loss of operational days in pared for the technology. As a result, tures of two families living side by side, an idealistic scene of what life might either in its debut during the 60’s or ex- pital is Closed - No Services; right along ton, Melville and then off to Vancouver. present or have a proxy present within 15 minutes of tickets that will start going on sale on Sept. 11. The weekly draw has helped raise over $46,000 for the for diving while leaving The $2 million proj- 2021. when color television became available, the Flintstones and the Rubbles. The have looked like if day to day life in the tensive re-runs in the early 80’s. Hwy. 10 a new hospital, no services.” We think we have a great hospital and drawing in order to win. local Legion that has been used for maintenance, upkeep and for donations to other groups in the city. Trust us with what • SERVICE WE WELCOME NEW CUSTOMERS! 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$1.50 PER COPY $1.50 PER COPY $1.50 PER COPY $1.50 PER COPY Friday, GST INCLUDED Friday, GST INCLUDED Friday, GST INCLUDED Friday, GST INCLUDED September 4, 2020 September 11, 2020 September 18, 2020 September 25, 2020 Vol. 94 No. 33 Vol. 94 No. 34 Vol. 94 No. 35 Vol. 94 No. 36 Agreement # 40011922 Agreement # 40011922 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 Outline for school Infrastructure plans Municipal elections response in event City proceeding with W. Streelasky of COVID-19 case engineering for 2021 seeks his fifth By Chris Ashfield was completed in 2019. We were able to Grasslands News issue our tenders early in January/Feb- By Elaine Ashfield to be close contacts of a ruary of 2020, and this process encour- term as mayor Grasslands News person with COVID-19 aged healthy competition in the market will be contacted directly Melville city council gave approval and received the best possible pricing by public health via the at their Sept. 8 meeting to go ahead Students will be back from suppliers,” said Director of Pub- By Chris Ashfield contact tracing process. with the engineering stage of their 2021 lic Works & Planning Services Andrew Grasslands News to school next week and • All teachers, staff water, sewer and paving projects with a great deal of concern is Fahlman in a report to council. “The and parents/caregivers the funds for the work coming from cost City could choose from a bigger pool of being shown regarding of students in the same savings that were realized in several Melville’s Walter Streelasky has announced that he the possibility of a posi- potential suppliers and be able to select will be seeking a fifth term as mayor in the upcoming classroom (cohort) of a 2020 infrastructure projects. the ones that can produce the highest tive COVID-19 test arising person with COVID-19 This year, the city’s infrastructure municipal election, a position he has held since 2006. and causing the closure of quality product or service for the lowest Streelasky formally announced his intention to seek will be contacted directly work included redoing the intersection cost. Following this practice allowed us the schools again due to by public health and by of 7th and Queen, installing curb and another term as Mayor for the City of Melville this to save money without having to com- week, saying he believes he has the creative ability COVID-19. their school via email. gutter and paving Toronto Street, re- Plans for the Safe Re- promise on quality.” and physical energy to continue to add to the vitality This notification will placing water and sewer and repaving With the city having approved a turn to School, shared and progressive growth of the city. occur separate from the on 3rd Ave East between Prince Edward Water Sewer, Paving Projects in their by the Government of “I truly cherish working with the citizens of Mel- contact tracing process. Street and Montreal Street, and work on five year Capital Plan in 2020, Fahlman Saskatchewan, firstly list ville and I acknowledge with great appreciation and EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS • Those teachers, staff Veteran’s Way, which is expected to be asked council to allow him to use the all of the preventative humility the support and encouragement I have re- Rail Safety Week and parents/caregivers completed in a few weeks. In total, just cost savings from the 2020 projects to measures that are being ceived during my tenure as Mayor of this City,” said TCRC Division 764 President Sheldon Lavallee, left, and CN Police Cst. Hank Neumiller, right, distributed packages to Miller School Principal Chad of students in the same over $2 million had been budgeted for get a head start on getting the required encouraged to keep every- Streelasky. “The trust that you have placed in my Lechner, as well as other Melville schools this week for Rail Safety Week, which included study materials, videos and of course, awesome CN swag. cohort who are consid- four projects but because administra- engineering for 2021 projects. Those one safe while at school. HOWARD PANKOSKI | GRASSLANDS NEWS leadership is an immeasurable responsibility that I do See story on page 9. ered to be non-close con- tion was able to have the tenders out include 2nd Ave East paving, water Sunset harvest Most importantly, not take lightly. I am looking forward to continuing to tacts will be advised to early, compounded with a slow economy and sewer line replacement from King )DUPHUVLQFOXGLQJWKLVRQHLQWKH50RI*UD\VRQKDYHEHHQZRUNLQJDURXQGWKHFORFNWRJHWWKH never go to school if you self-monitor for symp- serve the citizens of Mel- and the impact of COVID-19, the projects Street to Brunswick Street; Brunswick FURSVRIIWKHÀHOGVDVIDOOKDUYHVWFRQWLQXHVDWDVWHDG\SDFH6HHLQVLGHWKLVZHHN·VHGLWLRQIRUWKH are sick or if someone in toms and be offered pri- ville.” were completed almost $442,000 under Street paving, water and sewer line CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS your home has tested pos- SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS DQQXDOIDOODJULFXOWXUHVHFWLRQSXEOLVKHGE\*UDVVODQGV1HZV First elected to ority testing options. budget at just over $1.5 million. replacement from 1st Ave to 3rd Ave; Students head back to school itive for COVID-19. Welcome sign renovation city council in 2000, • Public Health will “These projects were sent out to and Prince William Street paving from Austin Morin (left) and Ayden Morin receive a hug from mom Kari while being If a student, teacher Alex Krupnov (left) and Sergey Fotin of IronTown Mfg. Inc install letters on the Welcome to Melville sign Streelasky served his first then advise on further tender in early 2020 and were shovel Queen Street to Columbia Street. GURSSHGRIIIRUWKHLUÀUVWGD\RIVFKRRODW6W+HQU\·V-XQLRU6FKRRORQ7XHV- $12 million in infrastructure projects await approval along Highway 10 near the water treatment plant and museum. The sign was recently renovated and will or staff member displays actions that may be re- two terms as a councillor ready projects because the engineering - SEE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS, 13 day. Students returned to classes with several COVID restrictions in place COVID-19 symptoms quired, and it is import- be completed once a top coat is applied. The total cost of the project was around $6,500. before being elected to Province wide, close to $593 million quickly as possible and approve these an increased cost in operations so we while at school they ant to note this could the mayor’s chair in 2006. By Chris Ashfield of projects were recommended for ap- projects.” have been slowly increasing our rates to will be asked to wear a vary based on the circum- Bylaw overhaul completed by City While he has served four Grasslands News proval through the ICIP program, with Melville’s lagoon project will see the pay for our capital investment and to be non-medical mask and stances of the positively COVID-19 test result, pub- • With the declaration school, the school will terms as mayor so far, he Threshold for changes to Fahlman. A few of the notable items in the provincial commitment totaling al- construction of additional capacity and where we need to be for our operation self-isolate in a separate identified case. A positive lic health immediately of an outbreak, all par- be moved to alternative Temporary intermittent service By Chris Ashfield hopes residents are will- According to Fahlman, the de- the more than 100 page document The Government of Saskatchewan most $193 million and the federal por- adding mechanical aerators in the pri- and maintenance.” said Fahlman. room until they can go case in the cohort (class- begins their contact in- ents of that school will re- school-wide delivery learning opportunities. Grasslands News ing to re-elect him to con- velopment of the updated bylaw included changes to speed limits, has recommended the City of Melville mary cell as well as installing a moving home. A parent/guardian room) may not present vestigation. Notification ceive notification and the • Schools or a section • Local medical health tinue to lead the city for tion close to $235 million. Of the 126 Fahlman went on to say that if the incorporated years of research, in- heavy haul route, permits, sight and RM of Orkney for nearly $12 mil- projects in Saskatchewan that were for- bed biofilm reactor. The biofilm reactor, city is successful in receiving funding will be notified that their a high risk to the entire processes will proceed as declaration will be posted of schools will receive officers will also take spe- the next four years. After more than 10 years, Mel- dustry best practice, and speaking lines and signs. Those changes in- lion in infrastructure projects to Canada child is ill. cohort. outlined in “Information alternate instruction cific school settings into disruptions at Melville hospital Streelasky said he has warded for approval, $165 million would which is a nine meter by nine meter through the ICIP grant, “It will be ab- to Saskatchewan.ca. ville city council has introduced a with other communities on what clude: for final approval under the Investing in concrete chamber, uses fine bubble dif- A COVID-19 test is rec- • Further steps could for Parents: COVID-19 (non-classroom) arrange- consideration when des- not yet finalized his com- be funded by local municipalities. solutely amazing to be able to get this new Traffic Bylaw that addresses works well and what doesn’t. He Speed Limits – The speed limits plete platform but that he Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Other projects throughout the area fusers at the bottom to help release am- project underway without undertaking ommended. Call Health- include requirements for Notification and Illness Threshold for changes to ments when: ignating a school to this Due to a recent physician vacancy emergency department over the next traffic safety, liability, bylaw en- said once the city had captured all remained the same within this new will be releasing that in If approved, the provincial and federal recommended for funding approval in- monia and nitrate into the atmosphere on the full almost $11 million dollars.” line 811 or your family the cohort (classroom) to in School.” - There are two or type of approach, includ- in the community, it is expected there few weeks. Currently they have identi- in-classroom delivery forcement and ease of use and un- bylaw except for the new 70kmph governments will be covering more than doctor to arrange testing. self-isolate at home and more positive COVID-19 ing: class/school layout will be some service disruptions to the fied a gap in services for the emergency this information, they tailored it to the near future in which clude $980,000 for Balcarres for a new in a safe method so that when the fin- It is unknown how long the approval • If the contact investi- derstanding well into the future. speed limit on Highway 15 coming 70 per cent of the multi-million dollar Public health will provide public health will advise Outbreak declaration cases in more than one and operations, vulner- emergency department at St. Peter’s department at St. Peter’s Hospital for fit for Melville, keeping the safety he will revisit things he’s well project; almost $30 million to Es- ished waste water product is released process takes but Fahlman said in his gation determines there The matter came before city into Melville between Agri-Park projects. further guidance when it in each situation. • If two individuals classroom, and there are able populations in that Hospital in Melville throughout the Sept. 14, 19 and 24. The service disrup- of residents and visitors a top pri- accomplished and speak terhazy for a regional water system; into Crescent Creek in the spring and experience it has taken anywhere from have been close contacts council at their Sept. 8 meeting Road and Winnipeg Street. This Walter Streelasky will seek The City of Melville applied through is possible to return to • Those teachers, staff within a school test posi- regularly shared com- school or community, coming weeks while a physician is se- tion also affected Sept. 9 this week. ority. about the vision he has $225,600 to Fort Qu’Appelle for upgrades fall, it is a very environmentally fin- a couple of months to nine months. He in the classroom setting, where Director of Public Works & will encourage a slow transition for the city. KLVÀIWKWHUPDVPD\RU the ICIP program for joint provincial school. and parents/caregivers tive for COVID-19, an out- mon areas and amenities transmission risk in the cured for the community. In the event of an emergency, please “The City has undergone a lot of to the Rexcentre HVAC and mechanical; ished product. is hoping that the process won’t take too parents of children in Planning Services Andrew Fahl- into our community. This was ap- No other candidates and federal funding for its wastewater All school areas used of students in the school break is declared for that (entrances, washrooms, community, etc. The SHA, Saskdocs and Emmanuel call 911. EMS will be dispatched to re- progressive changes recently and $1.9 million to Grenfell for a secondary According to Andrew Fahlman, Di- long as it will allow the City to move man explained that the current proved at the council to incorporate have yet publically come forward to show their inter- treatment upgrade and expansion. Cost- by the individual will be population, outside of school. that classroom will be no- buses); and • Public health may Health are working closely with the spond. EMS will assess the patient, ini- is looking at continuing this mo- lagoon upgrade; and more than $1.7 mil- rector of Public Works & Planning Ser- forward sooner with the project and Traffic Bylaw is 11 years old and this into the bylaw this past sum- est in going up against the incumbent for the mayor’s ing just over $10.8 million, the grant identified and immedi- the same cohort, can also • The declaration of an tified. - Public health cannot also designate a school local physician group and community tiate treatments and transport to the mentum well into the future. By lion to Indian Head for a swimming pool vices for the City of Melville, the city begin work in 2021. Engineering for the has had over 20 amendments in mer. School and Park zones remain chair. would see Melville’s share of the costs ately cleaned and disin- seek public health advice outbreak does not auto- • If there is a second establish transmission to this type of approach stakeholders on physician recruitment most appropriate facility to provide updating this bylaw it provides the renovation. has been planning for the expansion and upgrade has been completed since Nov. that time. at 30kmph, Lanes and Parking lots The official call for nominations for both mayor and be just under $2.9 million with the fed- fected. regarding self-monitoring matically result in school positive case confirmed in links between those cases when there is high risk in for Melville, including locum physi- further care for the patient’s illness/ Citizens of Melville, all those that “The faster we can move these proj- upgrades to the lagoon for several years 2017 so that will also shorten the time “Since 2009, the City has under- 20kmph the remaining streets un- councillors has been issued by the city with the dead- eral share being $4.3 million and provin- If a child, teacher or for symptoms, transmis- closure. Like outbreaks that classroom, the class through the contact trac- the community based on cians for Emergency Department cov- injury. visit and administration a clear ects forward, the faster communities, and the project has been slated to begin frame. gone numerous changes, property less otherwise posted at 50kmph line for nominations being Oct. 7. Nomination forms cial share being $3.6 million. staff member tests pos- sion risk and access to in acute care, long-term will receive alternate in- ing investigation. community transmission. erage. Although efforts are currently If residents have questions in re- bylaw to follow. It also ensure businesses and families will benefit in 2023, even if some of the costs need to “Hopefully we can find out here this development and a Transportation Heavy Haul Route – The previ- can be obtained from Melville City Hall or online at In the RM of Orkney, the province itive, public health will priority testing options at care, or business settings, struction (non-classroom) - In some instances, • Public health will underway to recruit another physician gards to their health, medical advice safety is priority for traffic within from them,” Government Relations Min- be financed. He said the City has been fall because it would be an excellent op- Master Plan. Utilizing numerous ous Traffic Bylaw, the heavy haul http://melville.ca/p/election2020. has recommended for funding approval provide assistance and any time. an outbreak declaration arrangements for 14 days the above may only be guide the school on the for Melville, to date, a replacement has can be provided by calling 811 to reach Melville. By updating the permit- ister Lori Carr said. “Once completed, preparing for the expenditure for years portunity for us to build the tender and SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS resources such as the Transpor- route extends through the City The general election is Monday, November 9, to of just over $1 million for the replace- begin the contact tracing may be triggered by a low and public health will applicable to a “wing” of specific actions to ensure Emergency disruptions not been found and it is expected find- the Saskatchewan HealthLine toll-free ting procedures and bylaw process, the legacy of these projects will improve with increased water and sewer rates to the RFP (request for proposal) and final- Single positive tation Master Plan, Industry best along Queen Street, North to South. elect mayor and councillors in urban municipalities ment of Grid 726. If approved, the RM offset the construction and future oper- process immediately. number of cases but is guide the school on spe- a school where cohorts the classroom setting is ing one could take several months. 24hrs/day. it provides administration the quality of life and make our great prov- ize some of the items to get out early in 'XHWRDGRFWRUVKRUWDJH6W3HWHU·V+RVSLWDOLQ0HOYLOOHZLOOVHHLWVHPHUJHQF\ practices Traffic Design Plans, and 1st Avenue (Hwy 15); 3rd Avenue (cities, towns, villages) and to elect reeves and coun- would cover $512,000 of the cost while ince an even better place to call home. ational cost of the facility. • Teachers, staff and COVID-19 result used by public health to cific actions to ensure the of classes are sharing safe for return (cleaning, The SHA says they are working to Regular services are still in place for key tools required to streamline the new year so we can start construc- VHUYLFHVSHULRGLFDOO\GLVUXSWHGRYHUWKHQH[WPRQWK7KH6+$VD\VWKH\DUH researching other communities, a the process and protect the City from Highway 10 to Queen Street cillors representing odd-number divisions in rural mu- the federal and provincial shares would The provincial government encourages “With the additional of the mechan- tion as soon as possible in the spring parents/caregivers of stu- • If a student or teacher mobilize and coordinate a classroom setting is safe common facilities. If this amended classroom lay- secure locum physician coverage for an- admitted patients and outpatient Labo- ZRUNLQJWRVHFXUHDORFXPSK\VLFLDQWRÀOOWKHYDFDQF\LQWKHFLW\ new bylaw has been created,” said against liabilities,” said Fahlman. - SEE BYLAWS, 12 nicipalities. be $166,650 and $333,350 respectively. its federal counterparts to work as ical (biofilm reactor) we will be having time.” dents who are considered receives a positive response to the infection. for return. characterizes an entire out). ticipated disruptions in service to the ratory and X-Ray services. • Motor Licence Issuer • Notary Public • Surety Trust us with what • SERVICE WE WELCOME NEW CUSTOMERS! ,'8-+,;!&=-$'32!££@3<8ধ8'!2&1'$,!2-$!£2''&9R ֈ  ֈ FREE DELIVERY • Home/Auto/Farm/Commercial • Blue Cross • GMS • Hagerty matters most.  ֈ ֈ Melville, Grayson & Neudorf MORE THAN JUST TIRES ֈ R auto service • REPAIR NO JOB TOO -  '8ধ)'&-+,;',-$£' 296'$ধ32;!ধ32 by calling 306-728-5625 or email to OPEN Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. HOME – AUTO BIG OR SMALL! f '!=@8<$0!2&8!-£'8 296'$ধ32;!ধ32 Melville - Springside - Ituna FREE TIRE [email protected] Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Excluding Long Weekends 215 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK f8<$0!2&8!-£'8'6!-8'2;'8 Please put CUSTOMER in the subject line 228 Main St. FARM – BUSINESS • TIRES f,''££-+21'2;9 STORAGE - Oil Changes, Brakes, Shocks Tune-ups and more! 306-728-5625 306-728-4457 www.trustmarkinsurance.ca (with purchase 3(ধ8'9m 280 Service Road N., Melville Temporary business hours: Your Hometown Broker! 306-728-4002 135 - 3rd Ave. E. 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Dunstone to represent Saskatchewan at Brier

By Travis Longman to plan and Gushue took advantage of Grasslands News having the hammer in the final frame. Newfoundland and Labrador took ad- A familiar face is back representing vantage scoring one and advancing to Saskatchewan. Last week, Curl Sask the championship. Dunstone and Sas- announced that Matt Dunstone will be katchewan were out. the province’s representative at the up- That was last year; this year Dun- coming Brier, scheduled to take place stone and the rest of team Saskatchewan in Calgary, AB. Dunstone represented are optimistic for even better results Saskatchewan at last year’s Brier and this time around. The team has a new earned a spot in the one versus two page second this year; Kirk Muyers comes playoff game. over. This season the team played two In the 1-2 playoff game, Dunstone events and won them both. Ordinarily gave it a valiant effort against team Al- Dunstone’s rink plays around twelve berta, represented by Brendan Bottcher. events by this point in the season. They battled back from an early deficit Despite the lack of games this year, to make the game interesting heading Dunstone is confident heading into the into the final end. Unfortunately for event. “It’s tough to say who will be in Dunstone team, Alberta put four on the the top 4,” Dunstone says. “The men’s board to make the final 9-4 for Alberta. game in Canada has never been deeper... The loss dropped Saskatchewan to The top 8-12 are so close when it comes the semi/finals against team Newfound- to skill level so it truly comes down to land and Labrador, represented by Brad who brings it that week... but we fully Gushue. Dunstone opened the scoring in expect ourselves to be competing for the the first; Gushue responded with three tankard at the end of the week.” in the second but Dunstone tied the If Dunstone’s confidence off the ice game up at three after three ends. In the translates to his play on the ice, it could fourth end Gushue scored two and held translate into good things on the ice a 5-3 lead at the fifth-end break. for team Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan ),/(3+272_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Off to the Brier The teams traded singles before Sas- is looking to end a long drought at the 0DWW'XQVWRQHVHHQKHUHZKLOHFXUOLQJLQ0HOYLOOHDWWKH7DQNDUGODVW)HEUX- katchewan put up a deuce in nine to tie Brier. The last time Saskatchewan won ary, will once again represent Saskatchewan at the upcoming Brier that will the contest at six heading into the final the Brier was 1980 in Calgary, the same take place in Calgary. end. The 10th end did not go according city the event is taking place this year. Blackhawks’ Brookbank says Melville helped launch career

By Travis Longman Brookbank did not have what is con- the scouts and earned an invitation to played for Grand Rapids and Bingham- Grasslands News sidered to be a typical road to play major Millionaires’ camp. ton before reaching the NHL. Brookbank junior hockey. Prior to his time with the Brookbank was 18, going on 19 when was a journeyman NHLer but was not The year was 1996, Canada had lost Millionaires, Brookbank was playing se- training camp opened up and the odds afraid to stand up for his teammates. He the World Cup of hockey to the Amer- nior hockey for the Lanigan Pirates. The were stacked against him to make the had a couple stops in Vancouver as well icans, Former Toronto Blue Jay star team made the provincial championship team. He was able to overcome the obsta- as Nashville, Boston and Carolina before player Roberto Alomar spat on an um- against Eston. Scouts came down from cles and make the team. finishing up his playing pire, Donovan Bailey was the fastest all over for the provincial championship He spent two seasons career in the American man in the world, Kurt Angle won an to watch an Eston player; Brookbank with the Millionaires, Hockey League. Olympic wrestling gold medal with “A was essentially an afterthought. This did 96/97 and 97/98. The 1996 Brookbank will always broken freakin’ neck” and a young Wade not deter Brookbank at all; not only did club only won 15 out of look back fondly at his Brookbank made his debut with the Mel- the Pirates capture ye olde provincial 64 games, finishing 7th in time with the Million- ville Millionaires. championship but Brookbank impressed the division and missed aires. It helped launch the playoffs. During his his professional career first season in Melville, but he acknowledges that Brookbank had 11 points he could not have done it and 412 penalty minutes without spectacular bil- in 60 games; he was an all lets (Garnet and Denise star that season. In the Haynes as well as their 1997-1998 season he had kids Julie, Brady and 29 points and 330 penalty Tyler). He loved his time Get your Memberships minutes in 58 games. The with the Millionaires. team qualified for the “Fans were good, down to at 2020 Rates playoffs but lost an in- earth people.” Brookbank Rates Before Feb. 26/21 After Feb. 26/21 tense series in round one against Notre says “Millionaires fans are nice honest Adult $750.00 $850.00 Dame where every game went to double hockey fans.” Couples $1,410.00 $1,540.00 overtime. Today Brookbank is working as a Junior (14-18) $195.00 $235.00 Some of the highlights for him in scout with the Chicago Blackhawks or- Family (2 Adults and 2 Juniors) $1,505.00 $1,655.00 Super Seniors $650.00 $715.00 the SJHL include the intensity of the ganization. He has been working in the Young Adult (24 and Under) and 2nd and 3rd Year Ladies $530.00 rivalry with Yorkton, legendary battles organization since the 2014-2015 season. /DGLHV·)LUVW7LPH0HPEHUVKLS   with Lebret and playing with the likes of Brookbank is not the only Millionaires’ 0HQV·)LUVW7LPH0HPEHUVKLS   Chris Kunitz. alumni within the organization; Chris 9 Hole Part-Pack (12 Rounds for the price of 10) $240.00 When Brookbank’s SJHL career came Kunitz is also employed by the Black- 18 Hole Part-Pack (12 Rounds for the price of 10) $400.00 to an end he joined the Anchorage Aces hawks. Annual Shed Fee $170.00 of the West Coast Hockey League. 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He Series! www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV January 22, 2021 15 Sports Column – Darcy Gross Quarterbacks dominate NFL spotlight Gross Misconduct The state of the Na- will accumulate before he Mahomes and the Chiefs. “Charles Barkley said pro tional Football League, calls it a career. Jackson, Mayfield statue plans, athletes deserve prefer- where the quarterback meanwhile, also has an however, are still in the ential treatment when it Let them play! is king, is in good shape. MVP title, and is arguably formative stage on the comes to getting the vac- Almost guaranteed for the most exciting player shores of Lake Erie. cine. Personally, I think I signed a petition the other day. the Feb. 7 Super Bowl in wearing an NFL uniform Super Bowl 55 is still the vaccine should be dis- Let me clarify. Tampa, Fla., is a classic today. more than a week away, tributed based on a per- I was presented with a petition online and I quarterback matchup. This year’s playoffs but the storylines are son’s form when driving a let my computer auto-fill all my data into it, so I The crop of young QBs also featured two quar- guaranteed to be intrigu- golf ball.” could show I was on the side of the people behind is strong, and seemingly terbacks just beginning ing. Brady on his home • Comedy writer Alex said petition. expanding every year. to post gold stars on their field? Rodgers making Kaseberg: “The Tampa While you may see many documents with a The crop of old guys, stars resumés. One is Buf- Bay-New Orleans play- plethora of flowery language leading up to the destined for the Hall of falo’s third-year pro off game featured quar- basic conclusion where you must decide to ‘yea’ Fame, is slowly eroding, Josh Allen, and the Sports Column terbacks Tom Brady and or ‘nay’ said document, this one had a rather sim- but their skills remain at Bills are riding his By Bruce Penton Drew Brees, aged 43 and ple message. a high level. skills towards becom- 42 respectively. You (could “Let them play,” it said. This year’s playoffs ing an NFL power. have placed) a bet in Las Since I read the wording in its entirety, I know featured four quarter- Whether that mani- Vegas on which one is the that this was about minor hockey, and all the backs among the best the fests to a Super Bowl first one to walk into the children in Saskatchewan who have not had the game has known — Tom appearance this year huddle and say, ‘Now why opportunity to suit up on a game day, lace up Brady, Aaron Rodgers, or down the road re- did I come in here?’ their skates and enjoy the most Canadian of all Drew Brees and Phillip mains to be seen, but • Jack Finarelli, at sports – hockey. Rivers. The latter was if Allen were to guide sportscurmudgeoncom, on Being far removed from having children who the first to be eliminated, the Bills to a Super the James Harden trade to took part in sporting ventures, there’s really as his Indianapolis Colts Bowl title, there would Brooklyn: “We will soon nothing in it for me, however, my time spent were beaten by Baltimore be immediate talk of a Green Bay fans forget find out if James Harden, in the rinks and on the baseball diamonds in Ravens, led by one of the statue in his honour. The about Brett Favre? Ma- Kyrie Irving and Kevin the area, and my many chats with people who most exciting of the new- Bills, of course, are known homes cementing his Durant learned their les- had their children involved in minor and school comers — Lamar Jackson. infamously as the team status as today’s No. 1? sons about ‘sharing with sports made me think that any extra voice helps. Brees, who will retire to that made it to the Super Allen breaking through? others’ in kindergarten.” I’ve watched women clutching the knees of a job in a TV broadcast Bowl four years in a row, No matter how it shakes • Dwight Perry again: their jeans and men wringing their hands as booth, was sidelined the from 1991-94 — and lost down, it will be a classic. “News alert: This just in: their child, or one who is a friend of the family next week, losing to Brady four years in a row. The • Dwight Perry of the NBA rejects Nets’ desper- or a relative, plays a game of hockey and to those and his Tampa Bay Bucs. second is another third- Seattle Times: “Jim Har- ate request to play games who have called me about spelling a name wrong Patrick Mahomes of year player, Baker May- baugh has reached an using three basketballs.” or to give me a pat on the back for showing up to Kansas City Chiefs is the field of Cleveland, who incentive-laced contract • Phil Mushnick in the take a team picture – something completely akin most prominent member led the Browns to their extension to coach Michi- New York Post: “The prac- to herding cats – I get it. of the new breed. The QB’s first playoff victory since gan football coach through tical subtitle for HBO’s I can’t imagine the emotions felt by a young resumé already includes 1995. The Browns, who the 2025 season. No truth tell-most documentary on boy or girl who doesn’t understand why he or she a Super Bowl title and a beat Pittsburgh 48-37 Jan. to the rumour that Ohio Tiger Woods would have can’t play a game on a sheet of ice. league MVP crown, and 10 in a wildcard game, State boosters bankrolled been ‘What TV and Other Take that same emotional toll and add parents, it’s likely more of each fell in the next round to the whole thing.” Media Knowingly, Dis- siblings and grandparents into the mix and you’ll • Janice Hough at left- honestly Ignored for 25 begin to see how awful this scenario is and has coastsportsbabe.com., on years.’” been for almost 10 months now. the James Harden trade • Former Raiders’ exec As you get older, time tends to speed up and to Brooklyn Nets, coached Amy Trask, in The Ath- Melville curling club by Canadian Steve Nash: letic, on how nervous she get away from you, and you never really think about it when you haven’t had a ton of birthdays, “Harden, Irving and Du- was about becoming a but after a while you understand that childhood rant in the same locker CBS TV contributor: “I and youth are finite resources and when every- pulls plug on season room? I really like Steve went to our producer and thing is said and done, every older person I know Nash. And hope his in- I said, ‘Look, there is a would gladly take a sip from the Fountain of surance has good mental really, really good chance Youth no matter the cost. By Chris Ashfield months and as restric- health coverage.” I’m going to throw up all The one thing that everyone seems to have a Grasslands News tions continue, the club • Bob Molinaro of over myself when we go lot of is time, but in the grand scheme of things, decided it was best to just pilot online.com (Hamp- live. His face just lit up cancel the season and re- ton, Va.): “The Nets have and he said, ‘That would that’s not always the case. The Melville Curling fund fees. brought together an amaz- be great content.’” You can have the best job, a wildly successful Club has pulled the plug All curlers have al- ing array of star-stud- • Wizards guard Brad- career with lots of money tucked away and a on their season and the ready had their fees re- ded head cases. If I were ley Beal, to reporters, on social calendar bursting at the seams, and at the ice has been removed funded and businesses rookie coach Steve Nash, his team’s floundering end of the month the bank will send you a state- from the facility. that provided sponsor- I’d add two shrinks to my start: “At this point, we ment to let you know just how much you have. The decision to cancel ship are being given the staff — one for the play- can’t guard a parked car.” The fact of the matter is, if you don’t have the the season for the rest of option to be refunded or ers, one for myself.” time to enjoy all the fruits of your labour, you re- the season was made on have their sponsorship • Comedy writer Care to comment? Email ally don’t have a whole lot of anything. Jan. 19. According to club deferred to next season. 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Sweeting says, “Luckily, Part One of a the rink knew their backs were against the wall; they amongst all the rocks in play, there was a path to the Two-Part Series knew they had to find their groove and fast. That is ex- button. We got it in there and it was very difficult for actly what they did. All they did was win, win, win no Team Jones to remove.” Einarson ended up stealing matter what and they finished first overall and made Picture this – Rivers, Manitoba January 2020. The one in the tenth! Make the final Einarson 8 Jones 6! the final. In the championship match it was Einarson best female curlers in the province of Manitoba were After years of disappointment, Sweeting was heading tangling with Jennifer Jones with a trip to Moose Jaw out to battle each other to see who was the best of the back to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, this time best. Meanwhile, parts of the world had already begun and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on the line. in her home province in Moose Jaw! to shut down because of the coronavirus. We here in The championship game did not begin as the team North America were naive enough to believe that the wanted. Jones stole two in the opening frame to jump virus now known as COVID-19 would not make it over out to a 2-0 lead. Einarson only scored one the next Melville Millionaires’ here and we went along with our day to day lives. end; it was 2-1 Jones after 2. The teams exchanged The 2020 curling season started off on a high note singles until momentum shifted in Einarson’s favour. for Val Sweeting of Maryfield, Saskatchewan who is They stole three in the fifth to take a 5-3 at the fifth now the third for Kerri Einarson out of Manitoba. end break. Jones however was not done, showing the hockey club 50/50 The foursome had made the playoffs at the grand slam heart of a champion and determination of a warrior, sat at $5300 with the win- event in Yorkton earlier in the season. Optimism and Jones battled back with a single in the sixth then stole By Travis Longman ner taking home $2650. excitement were through the roof for the rink. Hav- two in seven. Jones was up one with two ends to play. Grasslands News ing grown up in Maryfield, Sweeting went to Brandon The two teams blanked the eighth end. The provincial The total will only con- tinue to rise as the draw often and Rivers is just a stones throw away from the championship was still very much up in the air with You can get closer to date nears. Tickets can Wheat City. two ends to play! becoming a millionaire The event did not start the way anyone expected as In the ninth end Einarson had a shot for two and while helping out be purchased from they dropped the opening game against a short handed the lead. She made it perfectly to take the lead with the Melville Mil- any board mem- Abby Ackland rink. In fact, Ackland was not even at one end to play! In the tenth end, at the time of skip lionaires. Time ber up until draw is running out to time but you are get your tickets encouraged to for the hockey purchase them Severson named Devils’ alternate captain club’s progres- before the 29th. sive 50/50 draw. “My concern In typical years the would be to get these tickets in before By Travis Longman fellow alternate captains their opening games money raised goes to- wards helping the team draw time,” says board Grasslands News Nico Hischier, Travis against Boston but re- out with travel expenses. member Kevin Kirkwood. 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Provincial News wan Games host communities are typically awarded Grasslands News through a bid process, but due to circumstances sur- rounding the cancellation of the 2021 Summer Games, the Saskatchewan Games Council will provide the city To protect the health and safety of the athletes, vol- of Lloydminster the right of first refusal to host the unteers, spectators, event staff, and residents of Lloyd- 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games. minster, the Saskatchewan Games Council, the City of “The Saskatchewan Games Council sends sincere Lloydminster, and the Lloydminster 2020 Host Society gratitude to the community leaders who have dedi- jointly announce the cancellation of the 2021 Saskatch- cated so much time and energy towards the planning ewan Summer Games. of these Games to date, as well as the entire Lloydmin- Amid rising concerns surrounding COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and Canada, and after careful consider- ster community who has, since 2018, rallied around ation and ongoing discussions between the three par- bringing this event to their city. We look forward to ties, provincial sport organizations, districts for sport, the next opportunity where we can work together to culture and recreation, and provincial authorities, it deliver an exceptional, safe, and celebratory Saskatch- was decided the Games will not proceed in summer ewan Summer Games for young developing athletes, 2021. coaches and officials across our province.” – Mark “The athletes’ safety and comfort is paramount. Bracken, Saskatchewan Games Council Executive Di- Considering the guidelines in place for competitive rector team sports such as baseball, soccer, and rugby, to The Saskatchewan Games are one of the largest name just a few, as a Host Society, we cannot offer amateur sporting events in Saskatchewan, seeing par- athletes and their supporters the experience they de- ticipation from over 2,000 athletes, coaches and offi- August 1, 2020, but were postponed until summer 2021 serve. From the beginning, our board has maintained cials from every corner of the province. The biennial during the first wave of the pandemic after an agree- the Games need to be a memorable event. For many Games, which alternate between summer and winter, athletes, this is their first experience competing at the ment was reached between the three parties in April provide an opportunity for the province’s developing provincial level, and as a host society, one of our du- 2020. The decision was informed through consultation athletes, coaches and officials to experience an excit- ties is to provide them with a true Saskatchewan Sum- with stakeholders, government and health officials. ing multi-sport event in preparation for higher levels mer Games experience. We look ahead to welcoming Following the cancellation of these Games, the of competition, including the Canada Games, Western the athletes, coaches and families when it is safe to do event will return to its quadrennial cycle, with the Canada Summer Games, North American Indigenous so.” – Kevin Kusch, Chair, 2021 Saskatchewan Summer next Summer Games taking place in 2024. Saskatche- Games, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Games Host Society The Games were originally scheduled for July 26 to Sask. East Hockey League ends season unhappily

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Hockey is a game known for its hard hits and crush- ing blows on the ice but the biggest hit the game in Saskatchewan has been taking lately has been off the ice. Last week the Saskatchewan Hockey Association announced in conjunction with the province’s busi- ness response team that a return to play would not even be considered for another four weeks and game play won’t happen until the end of March at the ear- liest. The Saskatchewan East Hockey League (SEHL) has already had one team announce it will not return even if the league does resume this season. “Theodore has already announced they won’t play even if we can re- group and salvage a bit of it. League president Mike Stackhouse says “However I think most teams are in the same boat. Stackhouse is hopeful the league will be okay once action is able to resume. “If we aren’t able to play games till the end of March the league will have no choice but to hold off operation till next year.” Rocanville Tigers coach Jeff Odgers says “It’s a little disappointing especially with the new league a lot of excitement was generated and looking forward to the new rivalries.” Stackhouse and Odgers are far from the only ones disappointed by the recent announcement “It was ex- pected but I believe it’s not necessary! Esterhazy Fly- ers coach Mike Kaczmar says “You can go to any big business and walk around with 100 strangers but can’t play games with 30 - 40 people. Not fair what the gov- ernment is doing to everyone! The league for this year is finished unfortunately!” It hasn’t been the inaugural season Stackhouse had hoped for. The league formed last year after the Trian- gle Hockey League disbanded. The SEHL is only one of the great leagues across Saskatchewan that has been hit harder than Scott Stevens nailed Eric Lindros. Ev- eryone involved in the game is anxiously waiting for a return to the game they love. Whenever that is.

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Sgt. Sabrina Bailey Police investigated a tint, inadequate head- ceived from a mother did not want to provide for a suspect after a store Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment vehicle collision involv- lamps, and fail to dim who wanted her daugh- a statement unless the manager was assaulted. It ing property damage to a headlights within 200 me- ter to stop drinking. The RCMP paid her. She ad- is reported that an intox- fence. ters of approaching vehi- mother was advised that vised she was not injured, icated female did not like Reporting period: After being pulled out cle. the police cannot do any- nothing further to follow the manager’s mask and Jan. 12 to Jan. 18 of a ditch, it was noticed thing about someone up on. started punching him. Traffic the driver of the vehicle Mischief drinking in their own Three complaints of Evidence from a break may be impaired. Po- house. The mother un- uttering threats were and enter has been sent A driver who decided lice located the vehicle A mother wanted her derstood, she wanted her received this week. The to Forensic Identification to get behind the wheel and the driver is facing daughter removed from daughter to make better first is still under inves- Services for examination. after consuming cannabis charges for driving while the house after some tigation. The subject of There are no suspects at had his driver’s licence life choices. suspended and driving cake was thrown. Family complaint was spoken suspended after reports this time. while impaired. dispute over a birthday Crimes Against the to in the second. A war- of slow, swervy driving. Traffic tickets were is- party overshadowing a rant has been issued for Court Members guided traffic Person/Property sued for speeding, drive gender reveal party. No the suspect in the third, Although the physi- during freezing rain as a After calling 911 to without valid license, crime. Everyone was sep- he will be facing charges cal court house is closed, semi was being pulled out report being struck by a cross solid line to change arated for a couple hours. for uttering threats and, court is still proceeding of the ditch. truck, the complainant lanes, unlawful window A 911 call was re- breaching curfew condi- by phone appearances. tions. If you are required to at- Members are investi- tend court, call the court- gating a complaint of as- house at (306)787-5250 sault with a weapon, and ahead of time and give RCMP discover cocaine, two arrested damage to property, both them a phone number using a 9 iron. The com- where they can call you RCMP discover 7,000 Second Avenue South in plainant is not seeking back. If the court cannot doses of cocaine while ex- Yorkton, SK, where 296.1 charges for the assault reach you, a bench war- ecuting search warrants grams of cocaine was but would like the pursue rant might be issued for in Yorkton; two arrested. seized. the damage to his vehicle. your arrest. On Jan. 16 members Between the two Police are searching of the Yorkton RCMP searches, a total of 498 in- Municipal General In- dividual bags of cocaine vestigative Section (GIS) were seized, with a total and Yorkton RCMP De- weight of 347.9 grams. tachment executed a This is equivalent to Controlled Drugs and more than 7,000 individ- Substances Act (CDSA) ual doses of cocaine. search warrant at an Two individuals have apartment on Bradbrooke been charged in relation Drive in Yorkton, SK. to this investigation: As a result of the 34-year-old Latoya search, police located Pauchay of Yorkton, SK, 51.8 grams of cocaine and has been charged with [email protected] $1,475 in Canadian cur- Possession for the Pur- rency. pose of Trafficking Co- A 17-year-old youth of CDSA, and Trafficking 1-844-GNG-NEWS Evidence found during caine, contrary to Section Edmonton, AB, has been Cocaine, contrary to sec- the search resulted in 5(2) of the CDSA. charged with Possession tion 5(1) of the CDSA. He 1-844- 464-6397 a second CDSA search She is scheduled to ap- for the Purpose of Traf- was scheduled to appear warrant being executed pear in Yorkton Provin- ficking Cocaine, contrary in Yorkton Provincial www.grasslandsnews.ca at another residence on cial Court on Feb. 8, 2021. to Section 5(2) of the Court on Jan. 18. Directory

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Many met Jesus nor in Jerusalem. 2021. a stranger, a Jew, at As the woman at the well siah would explain ev- and believed that he was “God is Spirit, and his January always wob- her village well when talked to Jesus, she was erything to them. Jesus indeed the Messiah, as he worshippers must worship bles around on shaky legs she went to draw water. focused on how Jews confessed to the woman claimed. in spirit and truth.” (John trying to get a solid foot- The Jew, Jesus, asked were different from her that she was talking to Our long-held beliefs 4:24) ing among all the unfin- her, “Will you give me a people, the Samaritans. ished problems left from drink?” (verse 7) After Jesus spoke of her the previous year. Ed, my The Samaritan woman having five husbands and old neighbor in Saskatch- answered, “You are a the man she was living ewan, like many others, Jew, and I am a Samar- with was not her hus- Melville’s Churches is finding it hard to have itan woman. How can band, the woman saw much enthusiasm for this you ask me for a drink?” Jesus as a prophet. Welcome You new year of ours. (verse 9) Her focus remained When I talked to Ed The woman was on worship traditions on New Year’s Day, I amazed at Jesus’ request between Jews and Sa- 0HOYLOOH$QJOLFDQ/XWKHUDQ(FXPHQLFDO %(7+$1<(9$1*(/,&$/ &RPPXQLW\0$/(& 0,66,21$5<&+85&+ told him that our curling because she was bound maritans, whether they * * * WK$YH: 4XHHQ6W²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K might begin on Jan. 14, with the belief that Jews $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ Jan. 24 : Closed. No Service or it might not, depend- do not associate with Sa- Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. &KXUFK2IÀFH Jan. 31 : Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ing on COVID-19 cases. maritans. 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Please call the church at 306-332-5807 for information regarding COVID-19 regulations Jan. 24:SP&RQÀUPDWLRQ&ODVV Jan. 24: ,Q3HUVRQ6HUYLFHVUHVXPH I told Ed, “No sense could not even see beyond AOO6DLQWV·UHPDLQV&/26('IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLS 3OHDVHMRLQXVRQ)DFHERRNDW0HOYLOOH3HQWHFRVWDO&KXUFK or check our website: valleyalliance.ca of whining about limita- Jesus as a Jew, to merely 6W3DXO·VUHPDLQV23(1IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLSZLWKDPD[LPXP capacity of 30 people. All services can be streamed live on tions. We will curl when Facebook page Sunday mornings. 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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO

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Eileen Margrethe Hodges Konrad Rippert Jr. Hedwig Speidelsbach Obituary Feb. 1, 1933 – Dec. 22, 2020 Obituary Feb. 13, 1938 - Jan. 12, 2021 Obituary March 26, 1926 - Jan. 9, 2021

Eileen Margrethe Hodges/ It is with profound sad- Hedwig (Heddie) Flor- Wihak (nee Petersen) passed ness that we share the news ence Speidelsbach was born away peacefully with family of the passing of Kon Rippert March 26, 1926, to Philip by her side on Tuesday, Dec. – beloved husband, father, and Maria Zorn in Oakshela, 22, 2020 at the age of 87 af- grandfather, brother, uncle, Sask. She attended school in ter a brief illness. mentor and friend. As a man the one-room schoolhouse She was predeceased by of faith, honor, integrity and in Oakshela until Grade 8. her husband of 38 years, Al- character, Kon always had Being one of the eldest chil- exander Wihak; and son-in- a smile, wave or a tease for dren, Heddie was responsi- law, Mark Daunheimer. everyone he met. Kon had ble for chores and helping Eileen is cherished and a gruff exterior, but he was out around the farm, includ- loved by her daughters, a teddy bear on the inside, LQJ ZRUNLQJ LQ WKH ¿HOG ZLWK Sandra Ocrane (Larry), Mar- never more evidenced than horses. jorie Swab (Elden), Karen the look in his eyes when he During WWII, Heddie was a hired hand for farmers Daunheimer, Mary-Anne Wihak (Larry Buhler); as well as saw his grandchildren. His strong, caring character is the around the area because many of the sons were gone to legacy he passes on to his family. eight grandchildren, Maria (Greg), Alexander (Paige), An- war. During this time, she wrote many letters to Pete and The Qu’Appelle Valley had Kon’s heart. He and Joyce drea (Curtis), Steven (Alison), Jill (Nick), Ben, Ty, Spencer; others from the Oakshela area who were overseas. Upon PRYHGWR)RUW4X¶$SSHOOHLQZLWKWKHLU¿UVWGDXJKWHU Pete’s return from overseas, he and Heddie were married and her nine great-grandchildren, Sienna, Keyerra, Koen, Jennifer, to establish their home in the valley. Kon then on March 24, 1946. Shortly after that, they moved to Cres- Karsyn, Caeden, James, Alexander, Witt, and Annaliese. started Marine Services, which evolved into a track, dolly She is also survived by her husband of 29 years, Ken Hodg- and dock manufacturing business over the 54 years he WRQ%&ZKHUH+HGGLHZRUNHGORQJKDUGGD\VLQWKHÀDWV es and his family. She will be missed by many Petersen and owned and operated it. Kon built the family home with his DQGODWHUDWDORFDOFDIH,Q)HEUXDU\RIWKHLU¿UVWVRQ Wihak nieces, nephews and friends. own hands in 1971 and the family moved in with their sec- Alvin, was born. Not long after Alvin’s birth, they made the The youngest of seven children, Eileen was born in 1933 ond daughter, Kerri. The family defended that home from big move back to Saskatchewan, where they took up farm- on the farm of Danish immigrants, Carl and Charlotte Pe- WKHÀRRGRIWKHVDPH\HDUWKHLUWKLUGGDXJKWHU.ULVWDO ing south of Oakshela. Their second son, Wayne, was born tersen near Riverhurst, Sask. She attended the local one- ZDVERUQ$IWHUDWRWDOORVV¿UHLQ.RQUHEXLOWWKHIDP in November 1949. room schoolhouse and skipped many grades to complete ily home and established his business at the top of the Val- +HGGLH ORYHG KHU YHJHWDEOH DQG ÀRZHU JDUGHQV DQG grade eight by age 10, grade 12 at Regina Balfour Colle- ley, where it continues today. canning and preserving her harvest for the family, but her giate by age 14, and graduated from Moose Jaw “Normal In his early years, Kon raced high speed boats and favourite job was to be Pete’s right-hand man, whether it 6FKRRO´ WHDFKHU¶VFROOHJH E\DJH+HU¿UVWFODVVURRP snowmobiles. His love of speed gave way to 10 pin bowling, EHWHQGLQJWRWKHFDWWOHRUZRUNLQJLQWKH¿HOG,Q-DQXDU\RI was in Cupar, Sask. at age 16, then Indian Head, and then hockey, curling and skiing; he was a proud member of the 1960, they welcomed their daughter, Marilyn, to the family. Melville, where she spent most of her teaching career. Old Timers hockey team and was forever a supporter of the Pete and Heddie continued to farm until Pete’s health In 1953 she married Alexander Wihak and they raised Saskatchewan Roughriders. Kon had a strong commitment forced them to retire to Grenfell in 1977. Heddie still had a family of four daughters. Their family life centred around to community as evidenced through his time as a 30+ year her large garden but now had time to add things like knit- school activities, church, sports, music, friends and fami- Rotarian, hosting Rotary Youth Exchange students and ting and crocheting, helping out the Legion ladies and going ly holidays. Eileen was patient, encouraging and kind, yet being involved in the development of countless communi- FDPSLQJDQG¿VKLQJZLWKIDPLO\DQGIULHQGV%HLQJ3HWH¶V perfected many of her teaching skills at home. Upon hear- ty projects. He was a very active member of the Volunteer right-hand man didn’t change though; now it just included ing her disciplinary “teacher’s voice”, her daughters readied Ambulance Service when it began in Fort Qu’Appelle. Kon carpentry and handing him things before he even knew he themselves for “visits to the corner”, “writing sets of lines”, was a member of the Fort Qu’Appelle town council and was needed them. And, of course, we can’t forget the almost or “verbal repetitions of correct grammar usage”. She loved RQHRIWKHRULJLQDO¿YHWKDWHVWDEOLVKHG0LVVLRQ5LGJH6NL revolving door to her kitchen, where everyone was welcome teaching, especially young children, and whether it was Hill. Kon cared deeply for his community and wanted to see to stop for a coffee and a piece of cake or cookies she had her students, her own children, her grandchildren or great- it not only survive, but thrive. Kon was an early supporter baked. grandchildren she tailored her support to the personality of of the Fort Winter Festival and actively participated in the After Pete’s passing in 2003, Heddie decided to move each one. fundraising efforts of his daughters, resulting in frequent- into a seniors’ unit until she didn’t feel comfortable being on She loved to read, had a sense of adventure, enjoyed ly being mistaken as a Bingo Palace employee. He gave her own any longer. She then moved to Wolseley Lakeside nature, camping and travelling. Road trips to see grandchil- up his May 24th weekends to ensure the smiles of many Home, where she remained until her passing on Saturday, dren became a highlight of her life right up until Al’s death in lakeside residents by getting their boats running and on the Jan. 9, 2021. 1990. Eileen retired from a 42-year teaching career in 1991. Calling Lakes so they could enjoy the water as much as he Heddie was predeceased by her husband, Peter, and She always enjoyed her St. Henry’s Elementary School did. her son, Wayne. She is survived by her son, Alvin (Car- teaching peers and the superannuated Teachers’ banquets, Kon was a loyal and caring friend and moved through ol) Speidelsbach of Grenfell and their two sons: Kevin (Ta- the community supporting and encouraging his friends: but in recent times especially looked forward to going for mara) Speidelsbach of Grenfell, Tyler (Mandy), Mia and stopping by a local business to ask the owner how they are coffee at Tim Hortons with a group of friends comprised of William Speidelsbach of Herbert, Jesslynn (Jason) and doing or taking a struggling friend for coffee or a sandwich mainly retired teachers. Joel Ravndahl of Birch Hills, and Kailee (Dylan) Bachelu WROLIWWKHLUVSLULWVWKURXJKDGLI¿FXOWWLPH.RQZDVD³EX\ She married Ken Hodges, a family friend, in 1991. Their of Francis; Bradley (Tanya) Speidelsbach of Grenfell, Jor- ORFDO´ FKDPSLRQ ¿UPO\ EHOLHYLQJ WKLV NHSW KLV FRPPXQLW\ dyn Speidelsbach (friend Shaine Delorme) of Moose Jaw marriage proved to be a launching point for Eileen’s involve- strong and viable. ment in The Royal Canadian Legion, the Scandinavian Club Kon’s pride and joy were his family and friends; he loved and Keegan Speidelsbach of Grenfell; one daughter-in- and many happy years of travelling: on bus tours, to con- travel, family ski trips, extended family gatherings, mock law, Brenda Speidelsbach and her children, Devon (Lisa) ferences, family reunions and spending winters in Arizona. ‘Stampede breakfasts’, Sunday days off on the boat on the Lainey and Danika Speidelsbach of Regina, Marnie (Colin) She was an armchair sports fan with two favourite teams. lakes surrounding the Fort, and rousing board games and and Daxen Levesque of Regina and their half-sister, Jami She watched all the Blue Jay games, and would help Ken cards with friends and family. He had a soft spot for animals Johnson, Kasey and Ashley of Penticton, BC; one daughter, garb up in their “Rider T-Shirts” for televised Rider football and any animal that darkened his door always found love, Marilyn (Rick) Diacon of Moose Jaw and her son, Benjamin games. food and a welcoming home. Hoffman. 6KHORYHGÀRZHUVDQGVSHQWQXPHURXVKRXUVWHQGLQJ He was predeceased by his niece, Cheryl Niven. Kon is A private family funeral service took place on Saturday, her beloved “tiger lilies” and hanging pots. Her vegetable survived by his wife Joyce; daughters, Jennifer (Sheldon) Jan. 16, 2021, at Grenfell Apostolic Church with the Rev. garden was expressly planted, so she could make her cov- Green, Kerri (Allan) Beuker, and Kristal (Darrin) Heise; 'DYLG :LFNV RI¿FLDWLQJ 6HYHUDO IDPLO\ PHPEHUV VKDUHG eted beet, bean and dill pickles as gifts for others. She be- JUDQGFKLOGUHQ $LGHQ DQG $GGLVRQ *UHHQ /H[L DQG 6R¿ their memories of Heddie, and Rick Diacon sang “How gan baking cookies for her Christmas gifts on Nov.1 and Beuker, Brandon and Alyssa Heise; sister Maria (Adolf) Great Thou Art” as a tribute. Interment took place at Oak- baked a triple or quadruple batch every day until the 20 or Volk; brother Henry (MaryAnn) Rippert; and nieces, Lisa shela Cemetery with Kevin Speidelsbach, Bradley Spe- VRNLQGVRIFRRNLHVRUVTXDUHVZHUH¿QLVKHG(QOLVWLQJKHOS (Dean) Rushka, Stacey Rippert and Tanya (Rob) Anand. idelsbach, Devon Speidelsbach, Marnie Levesque, Tyler from her daughter Karen, she packaged them and usually A celebration of Kon’s Life will take place at a later date. Speidelsbach and Keegan Speidelsbach as pallbearers. KDGWKHPUHDG\IRUGLVWULEXWLRQE\WKH¿UVWZHHNLQ'HFHP In his memory, Kon’s family asks that donations be made Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral ber. to the All Nations’ Healing Hospital Charity Fund (STARS Home, Melville and Whitewood. She was delighted to have family come to visit her espe- Helipad Fund) in his name. cially when she held a great-grandchild. She loved to share Eyes closed, feet up, rushing wind on faces. Time stands tidbits of trivia, famous sayings and family history. Eileen still. Gliding along, rhythmic thunk, splash…engine purrs, will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Her life easing ever more swiftly into the mystic… sun dancing on was a legacy well lived “teaching us how to love with our ripples. He stands at the helm, contented, at peace with the lives”! world and joy in his heart. Go well, dear heart. A private funeral for Eileen will be held at Melville’s First Family and friends are invited to view the online obituary United Church. 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