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1XUVLQJKRPHÀUHFDOO ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS 7KH:KLWHZRRG)LUH'HSDUWPHQWZDVGLVSDWFKHGWRWKH:KLWHZRRG&RPPXQLW\+HDOWK&HQWUHRQ7XHVGD\DIWHUWKHÀUHDODUPDQGDVSULQNOHUZHUHDFWLYDWHG LQVLGHWKHODXQGU\URRPRIWKHORQJWHUPFDUHIDFLOLW\)LUHÀJKWHUVDQGPDLQWHQDQFHSHUVRQQHOZHUHDEOHWRHYHQWXDOO\ORFDWHWKHRULJLQRIWKHSUREOHPDVSULQ- NOHULQVLGHWKHFHLOLQJWKDWKDGIUR]HQFDXVLQJWKHDFWLYDWLRQRIWKHVSULQNOHURQWROLJKWVDQGZLULQJ Firefighters respond to nursing home Frozen pipe sets off ceiling sprinkler and fire alarm in long term care facility

By Chris Ashfield to transport residents if necessary as well as be pre- Grasslands News pared for lodging if required. Fortunately, no residents had to be evacuated from the facility. Fire chief Bernard Brûlé said calls like these are Whitewood Fire Department (WFD) was called to always of great concern, especially at this time of year the Whitewood Community Health Centre on Tuesday with temperatures so cold. morning to respond to a possible fire in the long-term “Our first priority is always the safety of the resi- care facility. dents and having the necessary resources in place to The call came in on Feb. 9 at about 10:15 a.m. after evacuate them if necessary, especially on such a cold a sprinkler in the laundry room went off along with day. Fortunately in this situation, it did not get to that the facilities fire alarm system. There was also report point but our EMO volunteers were notified and ready of smoke in the laundry room which could also be in case we needed them,” said Brûlé. smelled in the nearby staff room. The fire chief thanked the firefighters who re- Firefighters, along with maintenance staff and local sponded to the call, noting that many of them left their plumbers, were on scene for a lengthy period of time jobs and drove from communities up to an hour away inspecting the facility to determine the reason for the when the call came in reporting a fire at the nursing alarm and why the sprinkler went off. It was eventu- home. He said their response shows the dedication ally determined that a sprinkler head inside the ceil- they have for the department and their community. ing had frozen and activated, causing water to shoot “When a call comes in for a fire at a facility like a out onto the electrical boxes for the lights as well as long term care home, it can quickly turn into a major onto the drier units, which likely caused the smoke. event requiring a lot of personnel. The minute the Firefighters said damage to the facility included call was confirmed not to be a false alarm, just about minor flooding in the laundry room as well as damage every member within an hour’s drive stopped what to a wall and ceiling where holes were cut to locate they were doing and responded,” said Brûlé. and determine the origin of the fire. “It was also great to see the employees followed The 30-resident room facility was full at the time emergency protocols for the safety of the residents,” of the fire and as part of the WFD’s procedures, the added the chief. Whitewood Emergency Measures Office (EMO) coordi- nator Heather McEwen was contacted and made aware of the situation and to allow the organization to pre- /RRNLQJIRUÀUH ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS pare in the event residents had to be evacuated. With )LUHÀJKWHUVFKHFNYHQWVRQWKHVLGHDQGURRIRI temperatures near -30 degrees Celsius at the time of WKH:KLWHZRRG&RPPXQLW\+HDOWK&HQWUHZKLOHUH- the call, the EMO was able to quickly procure vehicles VSRQGLQJWRDÀUHFDOORQ)HE 2 February 12, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Climate has devastating impact on the Prairies

By Elaine Ashfield resource economies are subject to large Grasslands News seasonal and interannual variations in climate, and especially to departures from normal conditions (e.g., drought); You would never know it by the feel • Historically, the region has seen of the weather outside – minus 50 de- a population shift from rural to urban grees Celsius with the wind chill factor areas, and in-migration from other prov- – but the country is warming at about inces and beyond Canada in response double the global rate. It is predicted the to economic opportunities. From 2007 - prairies will see a devastating impact 2017, the four fastest growing cities in with climate change becoming “incredi- Canada were the major cities in Alberta bly destructive.” and Saskatchewan. Western Canada has Environment and Climate Change led the nation in the highest rate of em- Canada state the northern hemisphere ployment of landed immigrants (Statis- saw 2020 as the second hottest year on tics Canada, 2018a). record at .98 degree C, with the hottest • Most of the population and commer- year being 1.28 degrees C above the 20th cial activity is in the southern Prairies, century average. which is also the part of the region with Warming this century isn’t much less the most limited and variable water than one degree per decade which is a supply. Most rural communities de- terrifying rate of warming, says Darrin pend on local runoff and groundwater. Qualman, director of climate crisis pol- Urban communities access water from icy. the major rivers and lakes, which also “There is massive change coming to and wildfire in recent years are un- “I actually would say that the num- support the main industries, such as oil Canada’s Prairies which will be incred- precedented, and climate models sug- ber one threat to agriculture anywhere sand mining in northern Alberta. ible destructive,” Qualman told Global gest increased risks of these events in in the world is climate change for sure • The Prairies are home to 39.2 per News. the future,” the results of a study re- because it makes things so unpredict- cent (656,970) of Canada’s Indigenous “It’s not going too far to say that if leased earlier this year by Natural Re- able,” Sylvain Charlebois, a professor population—including 45.8 per cent we made that happen, parts of the Prai- sources Canada (NRC) stated. Canada at Dalhousie University and scientific (246,485) of Canada’s Métis population— ries wouldn’t be farmable anymore,” he in a Changing Climate: Regional Per- director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab with the majority of Indigenous people said. spectives Report will release additional added. living off-reserve (Statistics Canada, Qualman commented on people al- chapters on a rolling basis throughout Charlebois continued with the state- 2019a). More than 10 per cent of the In- ready sharing pictures of flattened crops 2021. ment “I would say that climate change digenous population in the region lives and buildings, among other things that Professor Danny Blair, Department is to agriculture as the pandemic was to in Winnipeg and Regina (Statistics Can- have been damaged and us being only of Geography at the University of Win- retail.” Charlebois feels climate change ada, 2019b). The Prairie provinces are at the beginning of this, as extreme nipeg stated “And so drought should be could impact which types of products entirely covered by numbered treaties, weather events become the most likely really high on people’s list about the are readily available at grocery stores which are the basis for the relationship consequences of climate change on the things to worry about in prairie agricul- in the next several years. between First Nations and the Govern- prairies. ture in the future. A longer growing sea- Canada in a Changing Climate: ment of Canada. “You can probably adapt to moder- son may become norm but unpredictable Recent extreme weather events in ate climate change,” is what Qualman weather patterns can be damaging for Regional Prespectives Report the Prairie provinces include the most predicts. “We’re not facing moderate cli- crops as well as the water availability, Facts: costly natural disasters in Canadian his- mate change. We’re facing extreme and increased risks of pests, vector-borne • More than 80 per cent of Canada’s tory. The 20 most costly weather events devastating climate change. Adaptation diseases and invasive species.” agricultural land and most of the coun- in Canada since 1983 show 13 occurred plans may be prudent but it’s much The kind of warming we’re on track try’s irrigated agriculture is located in in the Prairies. Six of the top 10 have oc- more critical to really reduce emissions for means water management in the the Prairies; curred in the Prairies region since 2010. fast.” Prairies will become increasingly im- • Water resources, ecosystems and 6((&/,0$7( “The impacts of flooding, drought, portant, Blair stated.

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The socio-economic impacts of new regional ecosystems will be punc- drought are widespread, both geograph- tuated by phases of change as global ically and throughout the economy. warming interacts with regional vari- During the drought year of 2002, crop ability and weather events. losses alone were in the billions of dol- Collaboration among governments, lars, with negative net farm income in municipalities and Indigenous commu- Saskatchewan and zero farm income in nities is required to deal with the geo- Alberta. graphic shifts in the availability of water Climate Change and ecological resources. As climate change alters the frequency and inten- With climate change, the Prairie sity of extreme weather, the longer-term provinces are projected to be much less risks posed by climate change will in- cold than at present, with increased clude an amplified range of water levels total precipitation, although mostly in and associated consequences: flooding, winter and spring (Zhang et al., 2019). fire, water supply deficits, disturbance Evaporation and transpiration will to ecosystems, and more variable forest also increase with warmer tempera- and farm productivity. The increasing tures, leading to more frequent and in- intensity of weather events represents tense droughts and soil moisture deficits an expanding deviation from a baseline over the southern Prairies during sum- climate, recognizing that the baseline, mer. meanwhile, is also shifting. This ongo- There will be far fewer cold days, ing state of change may ultimately be higher maximum temperatures and the most challenging scenario. heavier rainfall events, as warming am- Eventually temperature, precipita- plifies the already wide variability in tion and water levels will cross a thresh- the prairie hydroclimate. This natural old beyond which impacts will abruptly variability underlies the changes caused become more severe. Examples include by a warming climate, and accounts for the permanent loss of water stored as differences among future projections of snow and ice, rainfall intensity that temperature and precipitation that can- Projected biophysical impacts include tion negatively affect crop yields, partic- exceeds the watershed and storage ca- not be explained by the use of different increased water scarcity, more frequent ularly for canola and wheat. Increased pacity of infrastructure, and the loss of models and greenhouse gas emissions extreme precipitation events, shifting exposure to high temperatures (e.g., low temperatures that inhibit many pest scenarios. and variable precipitation patterns, lon- over 30°C), especially at critical times, and disease vectors from proliferating ger growing seasons, increasing heat may also reduce yields of corn, soybean, Agriculture Impact in agricultural and forested regions. units (i.e., a measure of crop develop- canola and wheat. Climate change has both direct and The response to climate change in the ment in relation to temperature), and indirect impacts on agriculture in the Summary Prairie provinces has transitioned from Prairie provinces, resulting in both more frequent and intense droughts. In the Prairie provinces, climate recognizing to responding to potential risks and opportunities. Changing pre- Certain crop yields and hay produc- change is resulting in a redistribution impacts. Government agencies, private cipitation, temperatures, carbon dioxide tivity may increase in the near term in of natural capital. industry, Indigenous communities, mu- levels and other variables will affect the response to climate factors, such as lon- It is transforming the seasons to- nicipalities and regional community or- following: crop and pasture productiv- ger growing seasons and increased heat wards wetter winters and drier sum- ganizations (e.g., watershed stewardship ity, quality and nutrient cycling; weeds, units. mers, and requiring changes to water agencies, irrigation districts) are now insects and diseases; and livestock pro- However, high temperatures, resource management. The transition to engaged in resilience and adaptation duction and reproductive rates. droughts and more variable precipita- a new distribution of water supplies and planning.

21022ge0 4 February 12, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Lincoln’s declaration ends slavery - Jan. 1, 1863 Black History Month Feb. 1 to 28

By Emily Jane Fulford Dream. The Emancipation Proclamation was Grasslands News Born in a log cabin and raised in issued by President Lincoln and issued rural Indiana, Lincoln grew up in pov- on January 1st, 1863 during the third erty and it was his dogged determina- year of the civil war. The declaration February is Black History Month tion to self educate that made it possible stated, “that all persons held as slaves and it’s no coincidence that the timing for him to become a lawyer. Getting are and henceforward shall be free.” coincides with the birthday of one of into the political game early in his ca- Military personnel were deployed to the most iconic and influential leaders reer, the young lawyer dipped his toe ensure that this was enforced and it in history, Abraham Lincoln, who was into that world when he became a Whig was no easy task. The famous speech, born February the 12th, 1809. Party leader. Soon after that, he had a Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, was one While Lincoln is best known for his place in the Illinois state legislature and which he recited on Nov. 19, 1863, at the victory leading the nation through the then became a US Congressman, all this grounds of where the battle of Gettys- American Civil War and his success in before age 40. burg had taken place four months ear- abolishing slavery, the president had After taking a break from state gov- lier. The words are considered to be a humble beginnings. In fact, Abraham ernment and returning to practice law, historic blueprint for equal rights, lib- was the epitome of the classic “Rags it was the topic of slavery that inspired erty and democracy. to Riches” prototype of the American Lincoln to re-enter politics in 1854 and The Civil War came to an end in 1865 and while Lincoln lived to see the con- clusion of the war and final victory, his Lincoln drawing assassination came shortly after, when Zagime Anishinabek (Sakimay) Abraham Lincoln, the man responsi- he was fatally shot while attending a ble for ending slavery in the United theatre performance with his wife. States, was born on this day, and that For many years, statements regard- is part of the reason why February ing the number of deaths factored named to Sask. top 25 employers was chosen as Black History Month. roughly 600,000, but a recent article ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS from the New York Times published in 2012 suggests that the number may well tiatives that support employees as they have been closer to 800,000. These num- By Sarah Pacio he did it with bells on, stepping into the Grasslands News balance work and family commitments, bers may seem high, but compared to role of Republican Party leader and run- engage in the community or develop the war destined to occur 74 years later, ning for President in 1860. That victory work-related skills. it was relatively small. 75 million was Zagime Anishinabek (Sakimay) has would change history for African Amer- Zagime has 67 full-time employees the death toll from World War II, which been recognized as one of Saskatche- and four part-time workers. The First icans as the nation’s new leader would occurred 80 years later, which was also, wan’s Top 25 Employers. The First Na- Nation encourages its employees to pur- waste no time in diving head strong into fundamentally, a war with racism. The tion was selected for the honor along sue professional development through ending slavery at all costs, including his good guys won both wars, and so per- with leaders from a variety of other tuition subsidies and in-house training own life. haps it is very possible that the sacri- industries. Additional winners for 2021 or mentorship opportunities. New em- With many from the southern most fices of those who believed in equal include First Nations Bank of Canada, ployees receive three weeks of vacation states willing to fight for their right rights, such as Lincoln, were inspira- Nutrien Inc., Saskatchewan Blue Cross, after their first year of employment. All to own human beings as property, the tions to a new generation as to what was SaskTel, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. staff are also given twelve days of paid American Civil War would become one worth fighting for. It is also proof that The businesses were featured in an on- vacation during winter holidays and of the history books bloodiest battles. sometimes one person really can change line magazine issued on Feb. 4 in the year-end bonuses. 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Whitewood, SK www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV February 12, 2021 5 Sask. Aboriginal Peoples virtual beading workshop Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month By Sarah Pacio we used to use natural items like bone, Grasslands News shells, and willow beads that grow on trees,” Johnson explains during the virtual workshop. “Once contact [with Sharing stories from one generation Europeans] happened, glass beads were to the next is a key element of First available and they were widely popular Nations cultures. To honor this tradi- and very good for trading, so a lot of the tion, February has become known as artwork turned to beading on the natu- Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month. ral hide material.” She noted that bead- Schools and public libraries usually ing continues to be a popular art form celebrate by hosting special events. For and is a means to recognize aboriginal example, in 2020, a young Cree poet history. named Joshua Jordan G.H. gave pre- The hoop earrings featured in the sentations at schools in Grenfell, Broad- library workshop incorporate the four view, and Whitewood. In previous years, colors of the traditional Medicine Wheel: elders from Cowessess or other nearby white, yellow, black, and red. Each color Learning online corresponds to a quadrant of the wheel First Nations shared their knowledge In honour of Saskatchewan Aborig- during school assemblies or sessions at and represents various elements of Cree local libraries. inal Storytelling Month, Southeast teaching and medicine. Johnson learned Because of current health orders re- Regional Library created an online the importance of the wheel when she stricting public gatherings, Southeast beading workshop hosted by Tawney participated in Ojibway ceremonies Regional Library has chosen an alter- Johnson. 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 while working in Winnipeg. “The wheel native format for its program this year. is a very useful resource in how to live a process, and explains the significance of The library has partnered with Library As an adult, Johnson sought to learn good life,” she said in an email to Grass- the beads’ colors. Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal more about her Cree culture. She is a lands News. “The four quadrants repre- Johnson is a Cree woman from Lac sent a great deal of significant ways in Peoples to offer a virtual beading work- self-taught beader who began making shop throughout the month of February. La Ronge Indian Band. She was adopted which to fulfill this good life.” beaded bookmarks a few years ago. Grants and sponsorships from several by a non-indigenous family from Saska- The beading video series can be Since then she has made beaded ear- other organizations in the province toon during the Sixties Scoop but was viewed anytime on the Southeast Re- made the program possible. reunited with her biological family in rings, poppies, an Orange Shirt Day pin, gional Library YouTube channel. Take- During the online workshop, librar- her 20s. She has a background in com- and a medallion. She is currently bead- and-make kits are available from 40 ian Tawney Johnson demonstrates how munications and currently works as a ing a red dress for the MMIW Aware- library branches in the region and the to bead a pair of hoop earrings. She librarian in Lampman, where she lives ness Day in May. kits include all the supplies necessary shares techniques and tips about the with her husband and two children. “Beading itself is a form of artwork; for making the earrings in the video. Enjoy reading a good mystery

By Sarah Pacio sights she had witnessed Grasslands News during a tour of Egypt without the book appear- ing simply as a travel log. “Everybody needs a In The Trouble with little escape [from] this Funerals, which was terrible pandemic; they published in December, can only watch Netflix Mabel investigates the and the news so long,” suspicious deaths of her author Joan Havelange mother’s neighbors at told Grasslands News last week. “For me, read- the seniors’ condo in ing and writing is a good Glenhaven. The fourth escape.” She is currently book, The Suspects, will working on the fourth be released in Novem- book in her mysteries se- ber and is set in Russia ries, Mabel and Violet’s where Mabel is suspected Excellent Adventures. Mystery book writer 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 of murder. “I’m actually Havelange now lives quite enjoying writing Joan Havelange, formerly of Wolseley, will release this because with COVID in Russell, Man., but she the fourth book The Suspects, in her mystery se- spent much of her life in raging outside, I turn on ries later this year. small-town Saskatche- my laptop and all of a wan, including Corning, Lynn Lake, Man., for over jumped ahead, ‘What if it sudden I’m with my pro- Windthorst, and Wol- 20 years working at the landed in the middle of a tagonist taking a train seley. She also lived in mining office while she dead man’s forehead?’” from St. Petersburg to and her husband raised Havelange explained. Moscow,” Havelange ob- their three children. The She drafted the book, served. remoteness of the min- Wayward Shot, on her Havelange said she has ing community led her iPad and sent it to a Ca- ideas for two more books to begin writing. “I tried nadian publisher who in the series. One will be to write romance but I responded that the story called Murder, Exit Stage found I wasn’t romantic – was good but needed a Right, and will draw I was more interested in better format. Havelange from her years directing murders,” she recalled. purchased a laptop and the theatre group called Watching an Agatha enrolled in an online Wolseley Thespians. “I Christie movie inspired English course. After re- find writing a little bit her to create a Saskatch- vamping the manuscript, like directing, except all ewan counterpart to Miss she sent it back to the my characters show up Marple. She named the publisher who offered her on time and know their character Mabel Havelock a contract and the book lines,” she said with a and set her in a fictional was printed in 2019. laugh, “but they don’t town called Glenhaven. In January 2020, the always do what I think 21021jj0 Since then Havelange has second book was pub- they’re going to do, there drawn from her personal lished. “Death and De- is some kind of sur- experiences in Saskatch- nial was a nod to Agatha prises.” A final story idea ewan and her travels Christie and takes place will be based on the ques- abroad to pen a series of in Egypt,” Havelange tion, “What if somebody humorous “whodunit” said. “Mabel and Violet had died under suspi- novels. are trapped on a boat cious circumstances and The idea for her first cruise on the Nile with a they were selling their story came while Have- dead body and a boatload stuff at a garage sale?” lange was on the golf of suspects.” She said it Havelange’s books are course. “I was out golfing was more challenging to available in paperback and I thought, ‘What if write since she needed and eBook formats from your wayward shot, your to work on character de- a variety of retailers, in- golf ball, went off and hit velopment for the protag- cluding Indigo, Barnes & somebody in the middle of onist. She also wanted Noble, Amazon and Ra- the forehead?’ Then I just readers to envision the kuten Kobo. 6 February 12, 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.” The future days in the pandemic are evolving

The time has come to ‘make lemonade out of lemons’ as years. Viruses evolve usually into less deadlier forms. This cases, what looks a lot like opportunistically power-hungry the saying goes. The increase in variants of COVID-19 are time humanity faces a microscopic threat that has done thinking. the lemons that are popping up all over the world and has the opposite. It is evolving to spread faster, infecting more We have incurred a lot of losses. Green states what gov- pretty much proven that there will always be some form of people and claiming more lives. The public will have to ernments have done in response to COVID-19 has been re- coronavirus with us for years to come so we need to start coexist with COVID-19 much as it does with other endemic markably injurious to humanity’s general health. Though a making the best of it. diseases like flu. lot of people live in denial about this, the human economy is There is a race between viral variants and vaccines at COVID will remain persistently present, but the aim an integral part of Earth’s social-ecological system. You can’t this time – and for humanity’s sake the latter must win. is to make it manageable. Society will need to adapt. The randomly and arbitrarily slam the brakes on economic flows It’s likely to last for some time. Mutations appear to have public should expect to have annual booster shots. Mask in such an integrated system without slowing growth, caus- made COVID better at infecting human cells and evading wearing and social distancing will be around for months to ing economic contraction and inflicting a great deal of injury, antibodies. come. Schools will restart and offices may open, but there not only to people, but to the environment that’s integrally The news that the UK-produced Oxford/AstraZeneca will have to be thought given on how to better ventilate dependent on human activities as well. candidate may provide less protection against the South them. Borders will need to be made less porous to variants. So a new year, time for a new plan Green says. Stop dou- African mutant virus, doesn’t come as a huge surprise. Two And a working, properly funded test, trace and isolate sys- bling down on dumb. End the lockdowns and social-distanc- other vaccines when trialled had been found to be less effec- tem is badly needed. ing mandates. Governments should just point to the WHO’s tive. I’m guessing what will become important is that people Ken Green, Senior Fellow, Frontier Centre for Public endemic pronouncement as a reason to change plans without get jabbed with whatever vaccine they are offered. Many Policy agrees. Recent pronouncements by the World Health seeming to reverse themselves or take blame for failures of are saying that some protection is better than none at all. Organization (WHO) suggest its view of COVID-19 is evolv- the previous response to COVID-19. They were happy enough The point from now on appears we must work, quickly, ing from a pandemic threat that’s novel and spreading to to cite the WHO’s authority before. Here’s another chance. on a new generation of vaccines to deal with the current an endemic threat that has established itself as just another Bring on the vaccines. Finally, he says – stop being reactive and future variants. We should not be surprised by the new contestant in the vast ecosystem of organisms that in- and start being proactive. We need to refocus our efforts on evolution of Sars-CoV-2. There were three waves of deaths teract periodically with humans. how to identify and protect the most vulnerable among us during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic; the second wave was This suggests a need to change strategy. Viruses are un- four times deadlier than the first. pleasant aspects of nature that are beyond humanity’s abil- from this initial spread, and from what are likely to be pe- An editorial recently written in the UK seems to be pro- ity to eliminate or control. Some threats become endemic riodic resurgences of COVID-19 and its variants as part of moting what may be the ‘new normal.’ The reality is that no matter what we might wish. a new normal. Take the variants and make the lemonade the disease is here to stay. New, more transmissible, vari- Green feels just about everything our governments – vaccines. ants have exposed the limits of trying to achieve herd im- chose to do in response to the threat posed by COVID-19 was There seems to be no right answer to this never ending virus. munity through vaccination. Sars-CoV-2 will be around for based on wishful thinking, fallacious thinking, or in some - Elaine Ashfield Moe can’t be antagonist in COVID-19 fight By Murray Mandryk friend. They were great moments Political columnist for this province as well. But the complicating factor for Moe is that while most in this prov- Few of us would want to be in ince don’t agree with the taunts the unenviable spot that Saskatch- levelled at Shahab, many do dis- ewan Premier Scott Moe has found agreed with the CMO’s repeated himself in for most of the past 11 views that it’s better to have cur- month. tailed social and economic activity For almost a year now, Moe’s that now includes limitations as handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to who can now visit you in your has left him in a lonely damned-if- home. you-do-damned-if-you-don’t place. Or at the very least, many of this Life for Saskatchewan’s Premier view are happiest when Moe has would be difficult enough if Moe selected the least socially and eco- simply had to deal with those who nomically intrusive choice given to viewed the novel coronavirus as a him by Shabab. hoax perpetrated by a quest for a Conversely, Moe has faced a one-world government. barrage of criticism from the other Make no mistake that the ex- side — some who are seemingly treme anti-maskers, anti-lock- working under the premise that he downers and anti-vaxxers — often could have simply locked down the coming from the far right of the province for a year with no reper- overly antagonistic. implies it’s just those who have the “oppor- political spectrum, but occasion- cussions. It is for this reason that Moe’s comment tunity to work from home” who are advocat- ally joined by those with far left Meanwhile, others are advocat- last week to the Municipalities of Saskatch- ing for tougher restrictions to bring cases views as well — have made Moe’s ing the need for more restrictions ewan annual conference was somewhere be- down? Is he unaware that the sharpest advo- life miserable. or a temporary lockdown or cir- tween unproductive and bizarre. cates for this have been doctors and health Perhaps the worst moments cuit-breaker similar to what was “It’s easy for someone to stand up and say care providers who put themselves at risk of this pandemic fight have come imposed in Manitoba that now see- ‘we need to lock everything down’ when they by attending to those sick with COVID-19? when people from this very group ing significantly less transmission have the opportunity to work from home,” And, perhaps most critically, what value have targeted Chief Medical Health and a slowing of its death toll. Moe said in his online presentation to the is there in escalating already high tensions Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab with pub- There is little middle ground for virtual conference. between rural and blue-collar workers and lic racially motivated taunts in Moe. Worse yet, both sides seem to Yes, he made the remark while working urban and white-collar at a time when the front of the Legislative Building resent the Premier when he does from home — something he and Shahab message still needs to be that we are all in and even invasions of Shahab’s present what appears to be a com- have repeatedly recommended others do, if this together? space and the privacy at his home. promise. possible, to stop the spread of this virus. One gets mistakes are going to be made, Some of Moe’s best moments as The best Moe has been able to So what real purpose is served by belit- but the deliberateness of Moe’s divisive mes- Premier were the ones he spent hope for is to present his policy tling those who are simply doing exactly saging was troubling. standing up for the province’s direction in a reasoned and com- what you asked them to do? We won’t get through this pandemic any CMO who has clearly become his passionate way and try not to be Is Moe being completely honest when he faster by fighting.

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By Emily Jane Fulford Bonick Auto Service, Lady Di Crafty Creations, Out the TCRC Division 764. Grasslands News of the Box, Mystic Crystal Tattoos, and Vapeville. As There will also be 12 draws for $150 gift certifi- a result of their efforts, all funds received through the cates, donated by each of the local merchants and raffle will be given to the Rennie family.” the TCRC. A raffle is being held in Melville later this March, The raffle will take place Friday, March 19, 2021 Information and tickets may be obtained through with ticket sales going towards assistance for the and tickets are just $5. all participating merchants, by email: RAFFLE. family of an injured rail worker and it has been made The Grand Prize is a Traeger Smoker valued at [email protected], or by contacting one of our possible by friends and colleagues as well as local $850, kindly donated by Melville Home Hardware and members listed on the poster. businesses. “The Melville Railway Unions Social Club is a not for profit organization, comprised of active and re- tired railway workers in Melville. We are not sup- Grenfell council set remuneration rates ported by the railway, and do not act on behalf of the railway. We are entirely supported by the goodwill of By Sarah Pacio 47. tank and pump due to the Wolfe assured them, “I’m our members, the railway labour unions and the very Grasslands News Councillor Corinne elevation of the lot. Since sitting here because I love generous support of local businesses,” explains social Steininger gave a sum- the property is actually it, I’m not sitting here for club member Mike Janssen. mary of a webinar hosted within the RM of Elcapo, the money,” he acknowl- “Our objectives are to carry out actions for the be- Grenfell town council by Municipalities of Sas- council accepted the pro- edged that he had already nevolence of railway workers, their families and the met for its regular meet- katchewan. It addressed posal subject to inclusion spent an extra two and greater Melville Community. For nearly twenty years ing in the Lilac Room the important role of of a pump system and ap- half hours on town busi- we have organized retirement banquets, Christmas on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at seniors and encouraged proval by the RM. ness that week. activities for kids, family day in the park and mini 7 p.m. with all members involvement in an initia- Council discussed sur- Councillor Cole pro- train rides. This is our fourth raffle in aid of a family present. tive called “Age-Friendly vey results for council posed changing the may- in need.” During councillor Communities.” The other remuneration in nearby or’s monthly rate to $600, After Chris Rennie, a track maintainer working reports, Wes Overand councilors thanked her communities in order to an increase of $200, which out of Melville, was severely injured late last year in shared information from for sharing the informa- determine suitable rates would account for the fre- an accident at home, things became very difficult for the public library stating tion and agreed that the for 2021 in the Town of quent visits he makes to the family of six and they began a go fund me pro- that the Southeast Re- town should consider Grenfell. Factors such the Town Office outside gram in an effort to recover from the financial dam- gional Library system hit practical means to pro- as previous years’ rates, of regular meetings. She ages. While Chris is recovering and has been given a a ten-year record in the mote involvement for this population, and workload also suggested raising positive prognosis, the journey to recovery has only number of books loaned demographic. of councilors were consid- the councillor’s monthly just begun. To ensure that the Rennie family could out in the past year. “I Council reviewed a ered. compensation from $300 stay focused on family and health during these trou- think that’s pretty awe- proposal from Paul Ur- Councillor Steininger to $400 per month. She bling times, the Railway Unions Social Club decided some – they do a lot of schel for a water/sewer noted that, in addition to argued that both adjust- to step in and try to assist by organizing the raffle good work there,” Over- line to be installed in time spent in meetings, ments would help offset and local businesses chipped in to help the cause. and said. spring 2021. It would run there is a lot of research a recent change in tax “Our campaign is designed to deliver an extra Councillor Dwayne from the town’s main and legwork involved rates. punch to those efforts by conducting a raffle of do- Stone reported on a line and provide service with councillors’ duties. Cole recommended nated prizes to raise additional funds for the Ren- Southeast Transportation to a house and shop at “We’re busy here, council members be paid nie family,” explains Janssen. “All prizes and costs committee meeting he 301 Anderson Street. there’s all kinds of things $75 for committee or spe- associated with the raffle have been donated by the had attended in Carlyle CAO Brenna Ackerman that are going on in town cial meetings lasting two- Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, Melville Home on January 26, during noted that the Public and we know that’s going hours or less; and $125 Hardware, Vaughn’s Independent Grocer, Choice which he relayed the Works foreman had seen to continue at least for the for meetings over two Optical, Thairapy Day Salon, Pharmasave, Choco- town’s concerns about the proposal and recom- next four years,” Coun. hours. The per diem for late Bean Café, Carmen’s Flowers, D’Lashes by Jean, drainage along Highway mended adding a sewer Patty Cole agreed. “We’re councilors and mayor not here to make money to attend conventions or off this, but we should be other out-of-town meet- reasonably compensated ings would be set at $125 Letter to the Editor - Understanding our senior care for our time.” for a half day and $250 for Councillor Overand a full day. Cole’s proposal Dear Editor, in Saskatchewan. This review should cover inspections supported their assess- for all remuneration was The article in the Regina Leader Post, “Parkside Re- of facilities (are they up to par and do they meet the ment, saying, “You put acting to Scabies Outbreak, NDP Wants End For-Profit needs of long living seniors), staffing levels (are resi- your name forward, you Care”, Feb. 2, 2021, left me confused. Saskatchewan has dents safe), levels of subsidization (why are residents of know it’s going to take different types of long-term care with most of them for- personal care home receiving so little subsidization) and some time, but you also profit facilities. As well, most of them function without effectiveness of home care (are seniors relying on home LANDFILL need to compensate peo- )25748·$33(//( the problems that Parkside Extendicare faces. care when they are no longer safe living alone). Most of ple.” :,17(5+2856 Assisted living, personal care homes, special care all, politicians need to educate themselves on senior care. The group’s consensus • November 1 to April 30 • homes and group homes are classified as long-term care It is an issue that affects all of us sooner or later. was to increase the rates Monday to Friday facilities in Saskatchewan. Does opposition leader Ryan Ryan Meili did well to speak to senior care when for Grenfell, particularly Meili advocate to purchase and subsequently operate all so many other politicians remained silent. However, if 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for the mayor who invests Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. long-term care facilities in the province or has he simply the public wishes to see real change, politicians need to a significant amount of misspoken because he does not understand the long-term educate themselves and work together for better senior Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays time on various aspects Minimum Load Charge is $10 care system? If politicians truly care about seniors they care. Pinpointing one group that is obviously failing is of municipal leadership We now Accept: should learn to speak about senior care in a knowledge- not enough. throughout each week. able way. - Thelma Raczynski, Owner, No one will disagree with a review of senior care Westview Manor, Melville Although Mayor Rod Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

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The super-SUV costs more than closes, another opens. While there are a limited num- opening its doors with masks, hand sanitizer and high ber of theatres still open and a sudden halt in new $200,000 in Canada. hopes, the same cannot be said for the theatre busi- pictures, the scenario provides a unique opportunity An historic pub in the centre of Oxford, En- ness. Based on data provided by the Movie Theatre for independent producers as well as non mainstream gland that has served students, scholars, and lit- Association of Canada, there were only 26 theatres movies to make their debut in some of the few open erary greats for over 450 years is to shut down, a currently operating in the country at the beginning of theatres across the country. cultural casualty of the pandemic. In the past, The the month of February. This included three in Prince “I can play some movies that I would not normally Lamb and Flag hosted the likes of “Lord of the Edward Island, three in Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien and his friend C.S. Newfoundland, five in be playing at the Melville Lewis, who wrote “The Chronicles of Narnia.” The New Brunswick and 15 Theatre; interesting and pub, like many others, has suffered a disastrous in Saskatchewan, putting unusual films that may loss of revenues since the start of the pandemic. Saskatchewan front and be less well known than center of Canada’s movie the major Hollywood The pub first opened in 1566 and was moved to theatre industry and Mel- “There’s a lot of material sitting on the shelf that productions but still orig- its present location in 1613. It is ville is on the short list. will eventually make its way to theatres (or so I hope), inal and entertaining sto- owned by St John’s College, “We’re the center of but in the meantime movie theatres are really in un- ries,” says Cox. “There one of 45 colleges and private are also many classic the movie universe now,” charted territory.” halls that make up the U. of movies from the past that Oxford. explains Frank Cox, - Melville Theaatre Owner, Frank Cox, owner of the Melville are still worth seeing in The crime itself is jarring Theatre, referring to Sas- the theatre. Classic films enough when one man kid- katchewan. “Overall, Cin- are considered classic naps another at gunpoint, ema Treasures says there for a reason, and nothing forces him into a car, are 591 active theatres in can beat seeing a movie and shoots him to death. Canada, so there are only on the big screen where The chilling twist was four per cent open nation- it was meant to be seen.” that the suspect was on ally.” If you want to see an duty as a police officer old favorite on the big screen or catch a film festival The reason for the closures – COVID-19, which has in Memphis, and the vehicle was his patrol car. worthy original, there has never been a better time. made the largest impact on the film industry since the Patric Ferguson, 29, faces first-degree murder and Just remember to bring a mask as it’s still a public Second World War. With some of the largest outbreaks kidnapping charges, and he’s been fired. Police are - health regulation. To ensure social distancing, many and subsequent lockdowns taking place in Los Ange unsure of Ferguson’s motive for murdering Robert les, not only could many films not be shot, producers of the seats in the auditorium remain blocked off with Howard, 30. Joshua Rogers, 28, has been charged which had already filmed content could not get it cut a maximum of thirty tickets sold for each show. Pop- with helping Ferguson dispose of the body. when the entire industry shut down and even if they corn, drinks and candy are of course, still available were in the final stages of finishing up, nobody could as always. In Russia, a farmer couldn’t stand it when a go to the box office. “A movie theatre has a magical atmosphere that wolf killed his dogs. He grabbed the wild animal “Big name/big budget movies that have been com- can be found nowhere else,” says Cox. “As long as and strangled it with his bare hands. He was pleted are not being released because there are so few people in the Melville area will continue to support worried the wolf would attack his cattle next, and theatres open that the movie companies figure they the Melville Theatre, we’ll be here showing movies. didn’t want to take the time to get a weapon. Ba- won’t get enough of a return on their investment,” We’ve been entertaining Melville for over a quarter of sically, he just reacted. Wolf attacks have become explains Cox. “There’s a lot of material sitting on the a century. We’ll just keep on doing what we do.” more common in Novotroitskoye. Some say it is because their nearby natural habitat (forests) has been destroyed. In Mississauga, a homeowner was upset with a 4-H holds virtual Public Speaking Competition would-be porch pirate. After the thief was detected on security camera, the owner chased him off. By Melville Town N’ Country 4-H on to compete in the District Public Speaking Compe- When the thief’s vehicle got hung up on a snow- Grasslands News tition in early March. bank, the man politely asked, “Want me to get The winners are as follows: you a shovel?” as he phoned police. He even gave other advice about how to get the small car mov- The Melville Town N’ Country 4-H Club held their • Cloverbud (ages 6-8): first place - Claire Galli, sec- ing. A man was arrested in the incident. annual Public Speaking Competition on Saturday, ond place - Rhett Schmidt; A Montreal taxi driver was fired by the com- Feb. 6. • Junior (ages 9-12) : first place - Darian Beattie, pany he drove for after a video showed him flash- Each member was required to write a speech and second place - Kasey Gilbert; ing his penis and hitting and spitting on the car perform it before their club members and a panel of • Intermediate (ages 13-15) : first place - Ariana Ka- of another driver in what has been described as three judges. pitoler, second place - Tabatha Buhler. an extreme case of road rage. The driver wasn’t This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event Thank you to Saskatchewan Lotteries Community was held virtually, with each of the 21 members deliv- Grant Program for their generous support to the 4-H an employee of Atlas Taxi, but rented the taxi of ering their speeches online from their homes. club. Their funding helps provide excellent activities another driver who owns the vehicle. Time for a Two club members in each age category will move for the youth of Melville and area. Snickers bar? At a Beaverton, Ore., butcher shop, a woman left her young kid in her car while she ran in. A man who noticed argued with her, demanded she remove the child from the vehicle, and even threatened to report her to the police. According to police, “what she did was not a crime.” What the man did is another matter. He jumped in the car and drove off with the child, but soon returned and demanded the mother remove it from the SUV, before driving off again. 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By Alan Hustak during the two-week Asian festival of Moon’s in Grenfell, Yuanyue “Moon” the years of the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, Grasslands News which celebrates the arrival of the Year Wei will have egg rolls, teriyaki beef dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, of the Metal Ox. and Shanghai noodles on the menu. Yu- rooster, dog and pig. People born under anyue moved to Grenfell six years ago Kung hei fat choi! Happy lunar new The ingredients needed to cook the metal element of the sign of the Ox to open Moon’s Cafe. She came to Can- year. steamed whole fish, dumplings, longev- are said to be generous, ambitious, self- ada nine years ago from Guangdong, There won’t be many of the tradi- ity noodles and sticky cake, known as willed, and some of them are said to be a costal province on the shores of the tional Chinese New Year dishes on the Nian Gaou aren’t exactly easy to come promiscuous and extremely conceited. South China Sea, where foods that are menu in most local Chinese restaurants by in small prairie towns. But the owner Colours associated with the year considered lucky or those which are as- of the Ox are green and white, which sociated with good fortune are served should give Rider Nation a reason to cel- during the festivities. The cafe has just opened again after being closed during ebrate. “I was born under the sign of the the pandemic. monkey,” said Yuanyue, who displays The Chinese lunar New Year begins the characteristic exuberance, quick with the second new moon after the win- wit and intelligence associated with that ter solstice - this year Feb. 12 and runs sign. “For this new year I suggest the until Feb. 26. The oriental zodiac has a New York steak on our menu. We’re in perpetual 60 year cycle, which includes Saskatchewan, after all.”

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By Alan Hustak It needed an engine, and I thought it Grasslands News would make a better sign.” When Sa- fruik bought the car, it was blue, then it was painted red, and now it is yel- The yellow 1952 Pontiac four door low. The car is a rare American model Chieftan that soars high above the Im- of the Chieftan, which means it has the pact Collison Autobody shop at the cor- same body shape, but more chrome than ner of Dominion and 1st Ave. has been the model that was sold in Canada. The a Melville landmark for headlights and the inte- more than three decades. rior lights used to work. Tourists passing through Reconditioned, the car is on Via Rail often got off worth between $35,000 and the train to take pictures “I just thought it would be $40,000 on the antique au- of it, and it has been in neat to put up a car on a pole – tomobile market. “It needs television commercials. I didn’t tell anyone what I was an engine; it needs to be Like most civic attractions, refurbished, but that is a everyone in town knows it doing until it was ready.” big job. But you could still ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS is there but few who drive - Terry Safruik drive it. It is intact,” says ,W·VDELUGDSODQHDFDU past it know how it got Safriuk who now operates 7KHFDUVLWWLQJRQWRSRIDSROHKDVEHHQDODQGPDUNDW,PSDFW&ROOLVLRQLQ there or why. “I was al- Melville Auto Glass and Windshield Re- 0HOYLOOHIRU\HDUV7KHYHKLFOHKDVGUDZQWKHDWWHQWLRQRIUHVLGHQWVWRXULVWV ways going to put up a car on a pole,” pair Service up the street in the next DQGHYHQEHHQLQWHOHYLVLRQFRPPHUFLDOV said Terry Safruik who opened Terry’s block. He has also built a Flintstone Auto body shop at the site 40 years ago. pedal operated car that is often seen on “I just thought it would be neat to have the streets of Melville, and says he has Drive-thru test site a car up on a pole. I built the frame and a few more auto-related projects up his didn’t tell anyone what I was doing until sleeve. “They’ll be a surprise,” he says. it was ready to be hoisted up there.” COVID testing in Whitewood Feb. 16

By Elaine Ashfield The testing will take However, members of Virtual Tours Online! Grasslands News place at the Curling Rink one family are to come Heritage (509 - 3rd Avenue). Follow in one vehicle - to ensure Drive Up Testing for the signage upon arrival privacy and safety. COVID-19 will be avail- to guarantee a smooth Be sure to follow the Community able on Tuesday, Feb. 16 flow of traffic during the regulations in place for in Whitewood. testing times. COVID-19 safety which Living Saskatchewan Health People wishing to be include wearing a mask Authority will be testing tested are required to in all indoor spaces and people from 2:00 - 5:30 bring their health card. social distancing amongst Grenfell, SK p.m. No appointment is More than one person in non-household or imme- necessary. a vehicle can be tested. diate family members. See what Heritage Community Living has to offer from the safety of your own home. Visit FARM & FLEET our website for a virtual tour. www.heritagecommunity.ca FILTER SALE For Inquiries Contact: Pre-book your season for Factory Direct Pricing! Ken Rempel: 204-750-3286 www.steelcreekdevelopers.ca [email protected] FEBRUARY 18 & 19

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DR. Robert Kitchen MP Souris-Moose Mountain 710 Lalonde St., Whtewood, SK 1-866-249-4697 • www.drrobertkitchen.ca 306-735-2245 www.grasslandsnews.ca Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun February 12, 2021 13 Revenue sharing to remain near 2020/2021 levels

By Elaine Ashfield revenue is more import- Grasslands News ant than ever for commu- nities as they meet the challenges of COVID-19.” Saskatchewan munici- The annual provincial palities will benefit from funding amount for this more than $275 million in Government of Saskatch- 2021-22 under the Munici- ewan program is based pal Revenue Sharing Pro- on three quarters of one gram – the second-highest point of the provincial overall amount ever. Pre- sales tax (PST) revenue mier Scott Moe made the collected from two years announcement on Mon- prior. Overall funding day at the same time as under the Municipal Rev- the Municipalities of enue Sharing Program for Saskatchewan (former 2021-22 represents an ap- SUMA) were holding proximately 117 per cent CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS their virtual annual con- increase from the 2007-08 Sun dogs vention. provincial fiscal year. With a week of extreme cold weather that saw temperatures hover around -30º Celsius and wind- The $275 million in From the total Munici- chills of -50º Celsius, sun dogs were common throughout the area including around Grenfell where 2021-22 was surpassed in pal Revenue Sharing Pro- this photo was captured just east of town. 2020-21 when the revenue gram, $1.5 million will be sharing increased to $278 invested in the Targeted million. Sector Support Initiative. municipal partners. persed in 2020 - 2021 for 20, compared to $176,274 in “This unconditional The initiative supports With this announce- some of the surrounding - Moosomin $623,026 2019-20, provincial funding for municipal projects that ment, more than $3.4 communities were: compared to $561,704 in The 2020-21 distribu- municipalities provides advance priority areas, billion in provincial fund- - Broadview $126,995 2019-20, tion for the towns, vil- local leaders the flexibil- such as good governance, ing has been allocated to compared to $114,654 in -Stockholm $81,716 lages and resort villages ity and adaptability to in- regional planning, and support municipalities 2019-20, compared to $73,847 in is a $2,025 base amount, vest in their community’s inter-community collab- across Saskatchewan - Esterhazy $568,465 2019-20, plus $226.39 per capita current key priorities,” oration. The initiative is through this program compared to $512,530 in - Wapella $75,830 com- based on the 2016 census Moe said. “This stable co-managed by the pro- from 2007-08 to 2021-22. 2019-20, pared to $68,542 in 2019 populations. and predictable source of vincial government and More details will be avail- - Grenfell $250,833 com- - 20, The 2020-21 distri- able when the provincial pared to $226,264 in 2019- Whitewood $197,177 bution for the cities is budget is released. 20, compared to $177,907 in $201.66 per capita based While the amounts for - Kipling $245,173 com- 2019-20, on the 2016 census popu- each municipality are not pared to $221,163 in 2019- - Wolseley $195,366 lations. yet known for this year’s allotment, the amounts to be received this year should be somewhat similar to the 2020-21 al- lotments with only a $3 million difference in total funding. Amounts dis-

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By Emily Jane Fulford Grasslands News

Have you ever thought of trying the age-old Cana- dian tradition of ice fishing? Well, Saskatchewan’s Family Day weekend starts this Saturday and in an effort to promote the province’s vast number of frozen lakes ice fishing, taking part will be free of charge between Feb. 13 and 15. That means, no fishing license will be required during this time. Just remember, the free fishing weekend only applies to water bodies within the province. In the Melville area the quarry is a popular spot, while Grenfell, Whitewood and Broad- view residents like to head to Round and Crooked Lakes to drop a line in the ice. In Fort Qu’Appelle, Pasqua, Echo and Mission Lakes are popular. “Every year, more than a quarter of a million an- 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 glers enjoy Saskatchewan’s world-class fishery,” Envi- )UHHÀVKLQJZHHNHQG ronment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Free fishing -DVRQ0DWLW\ZKRRULJLQDWHVIURP:KLWHZRRGDQGRSHUDWHVPDWLW\VJHWÀVKLQJFRPZLWKKLVEURWKHU-HII weekend is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and ex- VKRZVRIIDZDOOH\KHFDXJKWLFHÀVKLQJRQRQHRI6DVNDWFKHZDQ·VPDQ\ODNHV7KLVZHHNHQGLV)UHH perience ice fishing, perhaps for the first time.” )DPLO\)LVKLQJ:HHNHQGLQWKHSURYLQFHZKLFKJLYHVSHRSOHWKHFKDQFHWRWU\WKHSRSXODUVSRUW It’s important to note that free doesn’t mean free-for- all; in other words, all the other rules and regulations still apply, so if you’re new to fishing, here are a few tips. There is a limit to how many fish you can keep; this is known as a “possession limit” and sometimes Sorensen helped Mils thrive in ‘90’s those are lower on some lakes and rivers so as to pro- By Travis Longman Weyburn in the south final. It was so team wise as it was an amazing tect from over-fish- Grasslands News a tough loss. I still think about that year and our group was tight knit, ing. This doesn’t quite a bit.” Sorensen explains “The fans and In 54 regular season games community in Melville are very apply to catch and Towards the end of the 1990s, special and something I’m very release; if you’re the Melville Millionaires were one played during the 1999-2000 season, lucky to have experienced. Man just out there for of the top teams in the Saskatche- Sorensen scored 40 goals, 36 as- it was fun. We were so deep and fun or to teach the wan Junior Hockey League. Dana tough. Dearly (Graham Dearle) kids, there’s no Sorensen was a huge part of those could kill penalties, fight and score. limit to how many teams. Sorensen was with the club Mike Markell had 15 goals in the fish you pull out of from 1996-2000. During that time playoffs. Our top line was really the water as long the club went from worst to first. good; Shields had 78 points, I had as you put them In the 1996-1997 season, the Mil- 76 and pitter (Vince Pitt) had 50. back. If this is the lionaires were a young team that We had four defencemen with 30 plan, make sure finished at the bottom of the divi- points and 5 guys made the all star to bring along a sion but the following season the camera to snap a club added a couple key pieces to team. Our lineup was just so deep. shot if you catch a prize your friends may not believe! assist in the rebuilding process So disappointed we ran into inju- Provincial rules also state that anyone planning to in the form of Chris Kunitz and ries and guys aging out. We should transport fish out of the province must have a valid Jared Hanowski. After they were have won the league that year.” Saskatchewan angling license even if it’s during this brought in, the Millionaires hov- Every member of the organiza- weekend. ered around the .500 mark but still tion has a story pertaining to the On matters of safety, here are a few pointers as managed to make the playoffs. In Yorkton Melville rivalry. Sorensen friendly reminders to everybody and especially those the 1999-2000 season, despite los- is no exception. “My first game who are new to the sport. While this weekend is prom- ing Kunitz to a college scholarship in Yorkton, we couldn’t finish the ising cold temperatures, the weather man has been and Hanowski to the United States game because everyone fought and known to be wrong from time to time so bear in mind Hockey League, Sorenson and the got kicked out.” He also recalls a that safety is everybody’s concern. It is often the case Millionaires started off on fire, 9-8 OT win against Yorkton where that water does not freeze evenly so it can sometimes with a 13 game winning streak. At he scored in overtime and Melville be unpredictable. Be on the lookout for dark spots on one point during the season, Mel- stadium was packed on a Saturday the ice. This indicates areas which are not completely ville was ranked first overall in the night. Another night featured a line frozen. A good rule of thumb is that ice should be at entire country. brawl with Yorkton where he was least 10 cm thick to be safe for walking and 30 cm for It was a great team and group fighting at center ice and then saw driving a lighter vehicle. Steve Young, as well as Perry An- 'DQD6RUHQVHQGXULQJWKH Rob Muntain fly by and fight their If you are aware of something dangerous, if you see drusiak built. “We had great goal- $OO6WDUWHDP goalie. somebody else heading that way, don’t be shy; share tending, a very strong defense and The Yorkton/Melville rivalry the information, they might not know. Before going ice a solid group of forwards.”Dana sists for 76 points. To make those helps build toughness for play- fishing, camping, hiking or boating, it’s always a good Sorensen says. “Unfortunately we numbers even more impressive, ers on the ice but junior hockey idea to tell someone where you’re going and when lost our top forward, Dave Shields, Sorensen spent 205 minutes in the is full of challenges off the ice as you plan to return; that way, if there’s an emergency as he turned 21 in early March and penalty box. However, the penalty well. “Junior hockey is tough,” So- or you get lost, somebody will know to look for you. couldn’t play playoffs. I strained my numbers were slightly inflated as rensen adds. “ Moving hours away Dress for the weather and always wear or bring layers; mcl in the second round and had every fight added a 10 minute mis- from home is hard. Fighting guys it can become cold quickly especially if wind picks up to miss 4 games. I was really only conduct. He also put up 13 points bigger than you and being counted and then frostbite can happen very quickly. Of course, playing on the power play when I in 11 playoff games. “That year was on by teammates and coaches night last but not least, COVID-19 is still among us and so- came back. We had the team to win amazing personally as I was able to in and night out is really hard for cial distancing should remain in practice at all times. the league but we lost in 6 games to secure a D1 scholarship but more 6((0,/6$/801, www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV February 12, 2021 15 Sports Column – Darcy Gross Curling addicts finally getting their fix Gross Misconduct After almost a full year without their drug of choice, • Joel Beall of golfdigest.com, on course conditions at thousands of Canadians will finally be able to get their the 2020 Memorial tournament: “Its greens (were) play- fix, starting this weekend. ing like trampolines with rough so tall and thick that Live curling is back! search parties are still looking for Danny Willett after a Brady is Super Bowl LV GOAT Like a heroin addict having his or her supply sud- missed fairway.” If there were any doubts about who the great- denly cut off, Canadian curling fans who might spend up • Toronto media guy Gord Stellick, on Twitter: “There est football player of all-time is, they should have to 12 hours a day in front of their television sets watch- is no truth to rumour that next COVID protocol step has been laid to rest following the Super Bowl. ing the world’s best curlers in action were forced to go NHL players to be dropped off by parents 30 minutes be- Tom Brady, this season at the helm of the without when COVID-19 swept the globe last spring. The fore game time with skates tied up and skate guards on.” Tampa Bay Buccaneers, claimed his sixth cham- competitive season was nicely under way, with Kerri • Steve Simmons of Sunmedia: “The McGill hockey pionship title, and did it in convincing fashion Einarson of Gimli, Man., winning the team turns 144 years old on Sunday. over the Kansas City Chiefs. Scotties, and Brad Gushue of St. John’s, And no, Jaromir Jagr hasn’t been there Sure, the Bucs had a lot going for them in this NL taking the Brier. Next stop for both: Sports Column since the beginning.” game. They were playing on their home field, The Worlds! By Bruce Penton • RJ Currie again: “COVID shut- which is always an advantage for a quarterback. Einarson and her rink, in fact, had downs forced Cirque de Soleil to de- They also had the benefit of a few penalty calls, already travelled to Prince George, B.C., clare bankruptcy. There haven’t been but really, it wasn’t enough to swing the scales in for the 2020 world championships when so many clowns not working this side favour of Tampa Bay. the event was cancelled. Gushue and his of the Jacksonville Jaguars.” One of the biggest problems that Patrick Ma- mates got the word about their compe- • Headline at dark.com: “The drop homes and Chiefs faced, was an extremely de- tition’s Glasgow, Scotland cancellation kick remains in the NFL’s official rule pleted offensive line. The Buccaneers were able before they had to leave the east coast. book. Not sure about the PGA.” to pressure Mahomes with little resistance from Since then, in the world of curling, • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: the Kansas City replacement players, leaving the almost nothing. No Grand Slam events, “Sure sign you’re in a hard-core Steeler Chiefs pivot on his back or throwing while out of a handful of modified provincial play- fan’s bathroom: Terrible Towels, Steel position. downs, nothing on TV except reruns for Shower Curtain and a toilet upgrade af- Meanwhile, on the other side of the ball, the former curling championships. It’s hard to get excited fectionately known as Super Bowl II. Bucs were able to impose their will offensively about Kevin Koe trying a double-angle raise takeout • Bengals rookie QB Joe Burrow, via Twitter, on EA enough that simple play calling worked out for when it happened two years ago and you have already Sports College Football being resurrected after seven the best against what has been all year, a porous seen the shot, and memorized the rock splatter, four or years: “All I ever wanted was to be on the cover of this Chiefs defence. five times. game, and as soon as I graduate they bring it back.” Brady spent much of the night handing the But starting this Friday, 16 of the best women’s • Bob Molinaro of pilot online.com (Hampton, Va.) ball off to Leonard Fournette and his backup and rinks in Canada will gather in a ‘bubble’ at the Markin on the bright side of ex-Mariners ace Felix Hernandez they kept grinding up the yards, opening up the McPhail Centre in Calgary and play for more than a — who just signed with the Orioles — opting out of the play action game and leading to several hookups week to determine a 2021 Scotties’ champ. TSN and vet- 2020 season: “With 500 days between starts, he should between Brady and his longtime teammate Rob eran broadcaster Vic Rauter will be on hand to call all be well-rested.” Gronkowski. the shots, and for thousands of Canadian curling fans, Dwight Perry again: “This 135th edition of Ground- It really was a lot like the champ being chal- it will be like a salve on a sore wound, a warm drink to hog Day at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania broke with lenged by the up-and-comer, with the champ not ease a sore throat. It will be like a starving man given a tradition last week when: a) it was done virtually be- appearing ready to relinquish his crown. big steak with fried mushrooms or a crying baby suck- cause of COVID-19; b) Punxsutawney Phil emerged with Tom Brady might not be the best quarterback ing on a bottle of warm milk. an N95 mask on; c) they changed the prediction to six when it comes to things like arm strength or run- Two weeks later, starting on March 5, the men will go more years of bad Jets football.” ning speed, but, he’s good enough at everything at it at the 2021 Brier. Same site, same rules. to be the top guy ever to line up behind centre. The addicts — primarily elderly Canadians, accord- It isn’t necessarily his physical attributes that ing to viewership data — will get their fix, as long as have put him at the top of the sport, rather, it’s the ‘bubble’ works the way it’s intended. No infections, Mils alumni Ken Sorensen his ability to take all the pressure of the big game no interactions with people on the outside — a clean - continued from page 14 and still have the ability to make it look easy. setting to allow the sport, and its fans, return to some He must be one of those guys who can slow it all sort of normalcy. young players but Mel- like gold and really sup- down in his mind, to make the reads and com- As for the Scotties and Brier winners? The women’s ville knows junior hockey ported all the boys. I also plete the passes when his team needs them. worlds, originally scheduled for Switzerland in late and how to support young lived with former Melville One of the aspects of Brady, which people don’t March, have been cancelled, while the Brier champ re- players going through ups advance sports reporter always take into account, is his ability to bring turns to the Markin McPhail Centre in April for the and downs.” Wade Walz and Connie other great players to his squad. world championships. He is very thankful for Tank for 2 years. They If you’re a tremendous talent, and you’re look- Curling addicts everywhere are hoping for great ice, the community of Mel- were big supporters of ju- ing for a new contract, why wouldn’t you want tight competition, good TV reception — and no infec- ville for taking him in nior hockey in Melville. to be part of a team that has a shot at winning a tions. and making him feel like Billets are the life blood championship? Many players, in that superstar • Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Renegade, family. “We (Ben Pullen) of junior hockey. We are bracket, will take less money, or will have a dif- on the person who took a post-fight swing at Mike Tyson and I had amazing bil- billeting 2 players in the ferently structured contract, so they’re able to while the former champ was signing autographs follow- lets and in our 20 year NAHL right now, playing aim for the final game of the season. ing his recent fight with Roy Jones Jr. : “No arrests old year they also took in for the Minnesota Magi- The Bucs picked up a number of pieces to their have been made, but police are searching for a man Gord Burnett,” Sorensen cians. It is special for our championship puzzle through free agency. who’s lost his mind.” explains. “They had 3 kids. And to show how They were able to sign linebackers Shaquil • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Some words of ad- players. 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Like many other “On one hand I’m excited that there will MB - Jones events in 2020 the world championships be events to play in. Curling Canada has QU - St-Georges were canceled. put in so much effort to get this going. ON - Homan Part Tow of a Heartbreaking, after finally captur- I trust that the measures put in place NO - Burns Two-Part Series ing the elusive first Scotties champion- will keep us safe. On the other hand, PEI - Birt ship, Sweeting was disappointed she did it’s hard to see some teams not get the NB - Adams The Scotties were over. Maryfield’s not get the chance to represent Canada chance to be there. Many provinces NS - Brothers Val Sweeting finally got rid of the huge at the World Championships last year. didn’t have a provincial, or teams won’t YK - Eby monkey that was on her back and she They are using last year’s disappoint- enter because of the time commitment it NU - Eddy was scheduled to head to the world ing ending as motivation for this year. will entail. 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Grenfell plans to rejuvinate mini golf course; needs a name By Sarah Pacio imately 1986 to 2006 and much of the encouraged families to spend more time welcoming opportunities to do something Grasslands News infrastructure still exists. Last month, outdoors. special, outside of their regular routine, council approved the Department of Rec- The town estimates that the project with their families.” will cost approximately $14,000. To offset In addition to sponsoring portions of The Town of Grenfell is reviving its reation and Culture’s recommendation some of the expense and labor involved, the course, the town is seeking commu- mini golf course and wants to get the that the course be reopened for the 2021 the town is seeking community support. nity input regarding a name. Members community involved. camping season. 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I told Ed that it’s a new I said, “I see Cancel one with Ruby?” I asked what they knew even scient. God’s love is seen when term for me, and I won- Culture as dangerous. Ed. “Are you afraid of though it wasn’t the God is the ultimate we love and forgive oth- dered if he had heard of Should we feel we have Ruby getting even with whole truth. Consider 1 judge, and when we seek ers. “Cancel Culture” or “Call the right to appoint our- you?” He ignored me. Corinthians 8:1,2. to get revenge, we are Paul said, “Christ Out Culture?” selves as judge and jury What people say or Only God knows all, trying to take His place. Jesus came into the world He said, “No, I hav- because another person do may upset us, annoy and yet there are plenty Jesus came that we would to save sinners – of whom en’t heard of either term, has said something with us, irritate, provoke, or of people ready to reject, focus on our own sins and I am the worst.” (1 Timo- which is fine with me. which we disagree? anger us. cancel out and call out stumbles in life. Jesus thy 1:15) Don’t feel that you need There is value in free As Christians, we are others as if they were died that forgiveness be- Consider also Proverbs to enlighten me about speech and hearing other called to the example of all-knowing or omni- fore God could be for all. 24:29. them.” viewpoints. Do we need Jesus. Jesus went about “Since I mentioned the to stir up hostility when doing good, speaking the terms, I feel I should ex- we disagree with another truth, and helping people, plain them to you. Both person? Do we have to get but his words and actions Melville’s Churches terms mean the same even? Why is it so import- stirred up anger and ha- thing. They are a modern ant for us to point out the tred. Welcome You way of getting even, on flaws, missteps, and the It wasn’t that those social media,” I blurted offense of others? that hated Jesus did not out to Ed. Retribution is a dead- have any knowledge, but 0HOYLOOH$QJOLFDQ/XWKHUDQ(FXPHQLFDO %(7+$1<(9$1*(/,&$/ On social media, a per- end street. Austin O’Mal- they were puffed up by &RPPXQLW\0$/(& 0,66,21$5<&+85&+ * * * WK$YH: 4XHHQ6W²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K son or company can be ley said, ‘Revenge is often $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ called out for something like biting a dog because Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. )HE Worship Service 10:30 a.m. VALLEY ALLIANCE &KXUFK2IÀFH )HENo Service they said or did and be- the dog bit you.’” come completely rejected. “I heard a better one CHURCH Fort Qu’Appelle 673$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ The person or company about revenge,” Ed of- UG$YH(2IÀFH3K 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ 2IÀFH+RXUV0RQ7KXUVDPQRRQ 115 - 11th Ave. W. is canceled out in terms fered, “When a man steals Sunday service 10:30 a.m. 3DVWRU.LP6KHUZLQZZZVWSDXOVPHOYLOOHFD 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K of respect or buying the your wife, there is no bet- Service is also available on YouTube and will be HPDLOPSF#VDVNWHOQHW company’s products. ter revenge than to let livestreamed. Please call the church at 306-332-5807 )HEDP3DULVK:RUVKLSDW6W3DXO·V www.facebook.com/melvillepentchurchsk for information regarding COVID-19 regulations )HESP6W3DXO·V&RXQFLO0HHWLQJ )HE,Q3HUVRQ6HUYLFH Once singled out for what him keep her.” or check our website: valleyalliance.ca )HESP$VK:HGQHVGD\:RUVKLSDW6W3DXO·V 3OHDVHMRLQXVRQ)DFHERRNDW0HOYLOOH3HQWHFRVWDO&KXUFK they said or did, their ex- “Did you share that AOO6DLQWV·UHPDLQV&/26('IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLS planations or the context 6W3DXO·VUHPDLQV23(1IRULQSHUVRQZRUVKLSZLWKDPD[LPXP capacity of 30 people. All services can be streamed live on *22'6+(3+(5'/87+(5$1&+85&+ of what was said or done Facebook page Sunday mornings. WK$YH:²3K may be brushed off. Sunday morning live streams start at 10:50 a.m. 3DVWRU'RXJ6FKPLUOHU facebook.com/gslcmelville It is a sign of our in- )HE6:30 p.m. Council Meeting tolerant age where it is ),56781,7('&+85&+ )HE 7:00 p.m. Midweek Lenten Devotions online easy on social media to 5th Ave. E. & King St. 2IÀFH+RXUV dole out judgment and re- Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 noon 67*(25*(·68.5$,1,$1 jection of anything with WHITEWOOD AND AREA 3K &$7+2/,&&+85&+ which we disagree. 5HY%ULDQ0HH3K Corner of 3rd Ave. E. & Manitoba St. Fr. Basil Malowany “People have always KNOX ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN ZHEVLWHÀUVWXQLWHGPHOYLOOHRUJ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH EDVLOPDORZDQ\#JPDLOFRP² wanted to pay back or $OOVHUYLFHVKDYHEHHQSUSPENDED Services - 10:00 a.m. *February Saturday Mass XQWLOIXUWKHUQRWLFH )HE 6XQGD\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Rev. Seon Ok Lee get even with others for 5:00 p.m. )HE )ULGD\ SP3UH6DQFWLÀHG/LWXUJ\ what they have said or NEW LIFE )HE 6DWXUGD\ 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy 7+(5,9(5&+5,67,$1&(17(5 done. 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Marie Margaret Gattinger Robert Gregory Keyser Sherine Newman Obituary March 13, 1937 – Feb. 1, 2021 Obituary June 13, 1956 – Feb. 1, 2021 Obituary McCormick 1949 - 2020 Marie Margaret Gattinger It is with great sadness (nee Fletcher) was born at that we announce the sud- Sherine is survived by her Lemberg, SK, on March 13, den passing of our cousin, sister, Karen Aird; brother, 1937, to Ernest and Annie Bob Keyser on Monday, Feb. Glyn (Joy) Newman and their (nee Teece) Fletcher. Marie 1, 2021. Bob was born and family; Aunt Bunny; numer- attended school in Lemberg raised in The Pas, Man. After ous cousins and members of and graduated in 1955. She completing his schooling, Bob the McCormick family. She then moved to Regina and worked for his father, Lloyd ZDVSUHGHFHDVHGE\KHU¿UVW worked with the Saskatch- Keyser, who was the manager husband, John Stevens; par- ewan Wheat Pool for three of the Beaver Lumber Store ents, Ed and Irene Newman; years as a comptometer op- in The Pas. Bob then began brother-in-law, Don Aird; and erator. On Oct. 18, 1958, what would be his lifelong ca- her second husband, Frank Marie married Robert (Bob) UHHU ZLWK &1 5DLOZD\ ¿UVW LQ McCormick. Earl Gattinger of Neudorf, SK. The Pas and then transferring Sherine was born in 7KH FRXSOH VWDUWHG WKHLU PDUULHG OLIH RQ D IDUP ¿YH PLOHV to Melville. Whitewood, Sask. and after northwest of Neudorf. The couple had two sons, Ronald Bob loved to travel! He enjoyed many trips abroad high school, she moved to Winnipeg where she attended and Douglas Gattinger. In 1982 Bob and Marie built a new whether it be by air, sea or ground. He especially enjoyed business college and for several years worked in payroll house in Neudorf and moved from the farm to town. In her motorcycle tips on his beloved Harley with his many friends DQGVWDI¿QJ7KHQVKHMRLQHG-RKQWRRSHUDWHDVWRFNDXGLW later years, Marie resided with her son Ron at the farm and and winter activities always included adventures on his company. Following retirement and her marriage to Frank in later at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville. She passed snowmobile. 2015, she moved to Vancouver. away at St. Paul Lutheran Home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, The past few years Bob dealt with various health issues. Sherine had wonderful trips to Europe, Mexico and sev- at the age of 83 years. He never once asked “why me”, he just always continued HUDO &DULEEHDQ ,VODQGV 6KH HQMR\HG JRO¿QJ JDUGHQLQJ In 1973 Marie became secretary (and later manager) for with his “can-do” attitude towards life. ¿WQHVVFODVVHVDQGORQJZDONV6KHZDVDWDOHQWHGVHDP the Neudorf Health and Social Centre. During the formative Bob was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and stress and crafter who gifted her creations to friends and years of home care in the area, she supervised the home Teeny Keyser. Bob leaves many relatives and friends who family. care service for the RM of McLeod, as well as for the villag- will always remember him for his unique sense of humour, A private inurnment will take place at a future date. In es of Neudorf, Lemberg, Killaly and Grayson. Marie served his kindness and generosity and his willingness to help memoriam donations may be made to the palliative care as a member of the North Valley District Health Board from whenever needed. unit, Vancouver General Hospital, 899W 12thAve., Vancou- 1993 to 2002. She was an active member of the Christ Lu- As per Robert’s wishes, there will be no service held. ver, B.C. V5Z 1M9. theran Church in Neudorf. Arrangements by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care, Marie enjoyed visiting with friends and celebrating Melville. their birthdays, creative writing, researching family histo- ry, sight-seeing day trips with Bob, reading, computer and Marvel Safronik email time, crossword puzzles, dogs and watching curling Obituary May 20, 1927 – Jan. 29, 2021 events and Toronto Blue Jays games on television. Marie www.baileysfuneralhome.com was always interested in what was going on at the farm and It is with sadness we an- was always available to help move vehicles and equipment nounce the passing of our IURP¿HOGWR¿HOGGXULQJVHHGLQJDQGKDUYHVW mom and grandmother, Marie was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Marvel Safronik, on Friday, Annie Fletcher; her husband, Robert Earl Gattinger; sis- Orest Isaac Kotylak Jan. 29, 2021, at the age of 93 ter Lillian Huget and her husband, Leonard Huget; niece Obituary Sept. 9, 1938 - Feb. 2, 2021 years. She was predeceased Catherine Huget; brother Earl Fletcher and his wife, Joyce by her husband, Peter; her Fletcher; Bob’s parents, Philip and Katherine Gattinger; We are heartbroken to mom and dad, Violet and brother-in-law Delmer Gattinger; sister-in-law Gladys announce the passing of Hans Bjerke; and two broth- Gattinger; and niece Loni Gattinger. She is survived by her our beloved husband, father, ers, Lloyd and Vic Bjerke. two sons and three grandchildren: Ron Gattinger and his grandfather and brother on She is survived by her son, sons, Andrew and Michael; Doug (Nadine) Gattinger and Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at Gerry Safronik; her daughter, their daughter, Angelica; brother-in-law Elroy Gattinger; the age of 82. Orest passed Debbie Boyarski; two grand- brother-in-law Richard (Isabel) Gattinger; brother-in-law away peacefully with family sons, Matthew (Natalie) and Melvin (Bonnie) Gattinger; sister-in-law Elaine Gattinger; by his side in the Intensive Timothy (Luli) Boyarski; a sister, Kaye (Ed) Zado; sister-in- and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended Care Unit, Regina Pasqua law Pearl Bjerke; and many nieces and nephews. family. Hospital. Mom was born in Willows, SK, on May 20, 1927, to Hans A private graveside service was held on Saturday, Feb. Orest was born Sept. 9, and Violet (nee Hanson) Bjerke. She went to secretary/busi- 6, 2021, at Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Neudorf, SK, with the 1938 in the Headlands Post ness school in Regina after high school. Mom was married 5HY9LYLDQ5REHUWVRI¿FLDWLQJ 2I¿FH DUHD /LSWRQ GLVWULFW  to Peter for just shy of 61 years, and she lived in Melville, Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral ¿IWKFKLOGRI,VDDFDQG$QQLH SK, for well over 70 years. She worked at the Melville Ad- Home, Melville and Whitewood. (Wingerak) Kotylak. He was fortunate to be able to do what vance for many years as a typesetter and retired in 1987. he loved and remained on the farm until his passing. Keeping in touch with all of her family was very important Orest was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and to mom, and she really enjoyed many fun summers and Annie Kotylak; mother and father-in-law, John and Mary Christmases with her two grandsons. Her love of baseball Olinik; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Ned Hrynuik had her volunteering for the Melville Millionaire’s Baseball and their son Ricky; brother Don and his son Darren; and Club and going to as many games as she could. Mom and brother-in-law, Alex Mandziak. Also predeceased by mem- Dad did a little travelling here and there and also spent over bers of Kathy’s family. 25 years going to Hawaii (January through March) every He will forever be loved and remembered by his wife of year, where they met some wonderful friends along the way. 56 years, Kathy; daughter, Gail (Kim) Senft and grandchil- Mom was a compassionate and friendly soul with a good dren, Dale (Tracey) and Jason (Lo); son, Daryl (Corena) and sense of humour, generous with her time and always willing grandchildren, Kirsten and Matthew. Also survived by sib- to give a lending hand if needed. She loved having coffee What’s happening lings, Olga Mandziak, Doreen (Julian) Antoneshyn, Walter with the ladies on 10th Ave. West, the swim group, Caleb (Verna); sister-in-law, Brenda; and numerous other relatives residents and various other friends she met throughout her including Kathy’s siblings and spouses and many nieces long life. We thank all her family and friends for keeping and nephews. in your area? The family wishes to thank Valley Ambulance Care, Fort in touch with her – your cards, letters and telephone calls Qu’appelle All Nations’ Healing Hospital ER staff and the brightened her days. She is going to be missed and will Regina Pasqua Hospital ICU staff for their exceptional care live on in our hearts forever until we meet again. Due to GXULQJWKLVGLI¿FXOWWLPHZLWKDVSHFLDOWKDQN\RXWR.DWULQD COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held Send your events to: DQG7ULVKDIRUWKHLUFRPSDVVLRQGXULQJKLV¿QDOKRXUV sometime in the future. A family gathering will take place at a later date when Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral all can gather safely. Memorial donations may be made in Home, Melville and Whitewood. [email protected] or Orest’s memory to the All Nations’ Healing Hospital Auxil- iary. [email protected] You are invited to leave a personal message of condo- lence at the family’s online obituary at: www.conleyfuneralhome.ca

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