ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 109 NO. 12 PMR #40007604 Thursday, March 25, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Town, local group plan new life for Rayside School

The former Rayside School may soon see new life as Shellbrook’s tourist information booth and museum, if the stars align.

When you set foot in the Rayside side, a group interested in seeing the room. It also had a coat rack room, in- noons. School, it’s like stepping back in time. building restored. door washrooms, a water pump con- She remembers making the trip into At first glance, the school looks like it “When I walked in there, it was like nected to a cistern, and, as Moe recalls, Shellbrook for track and field meets. could still be in use. The desks are ar- I was back in school. Nothing had an upstairs attic area, referred to as the And, perhaps most of all, she remem- ranged in tidy rows, with books scat- changed. You don’t see that anymore.” “physics lab,” as well as a basement that bers the “marvellous” Christmas con- tered atop them. The teacher’s desk Constructed in 1949 on land donated was used for recreation during the win- certs, and the festivities surrounding still sits at the front of the classroom, in by Guy Van Eaton, the Rayside School ter. them. front of a blackboard covered in writing. was actually the second building to bear Though more than a few years have Every Friday night, all winter long, the And, above all this, the portraits of the the name. passed since she sat in one of the school’s Rayside School was host to a card party, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip still Originally located eight miles north desks, Moe still has pleasant memories where parents paid $1 to play Whist. sit on the walls, exactly as they did from of Shellbrook, before it was moved into of Rayside, and the days that would be- The money raised through these par- the time the Rayside School opened its town to sit next to the Shellbrook Mu- gin with the pledge of allegiance to the ties was used to buy Christmas presents doors in 1949 to the time it was closed seum about 10 years ago, the school ed- Queen and O’Canada, and end with God for each of the kids at the Christmas in 1965. ucated children in Grades 1 through 8, Save the Queen. concert, with each child being allowed “It’s probably the last country school and was considered “modern” by coun- She remembers the school had a ball to pick out a gift from the Sears or Ea- around that’s still sort of the way it was try schoolhouse standards. team every year, consisting of students ton’s catalogue. Those gifts would be when we went to it,” said Rae Moe, a Where most one-room schoolhous- from all grades, and would play against purchased by the teacher, then deliv- one-time student at the school who is es had a few shelves for libraries, the students from schools in Foxdale, Cook- ered by Santa himself. now involved with the Friends of Ray- Rayside School had a dedicated library son, and Ridge Valley on Friday after- Continued on page 2

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Continued from 1 rural schoolhouse” charm. “The kids would play in the basement, and “Funding can be used for repairs to the the mothers would bring sandwiches and building, so long as it’s for the exterior and cakes, and things like that, and they’d make keeping it looking like the original school. a big pot of coffee and have lunch after the That’s where the Friends of Rayside were in- party. It was such a good community build- terested in getting involved,” Miller said. ing,” Moe said. Under the terms of many heritage grants, “I have such fond memories. My heart 50 per cent of the funds don’t need to be paid would be happy to have it preserved the back, while 25 per cent of the remaining half way it was, with some history written in the can be in-kind on the part of the owner of the school so that people could visit it and know facility, leaving just 25 per cent to account for. who went there and where it was.” “If we wanted to replace the windows, and If the stars align, Moe’s heart will be happy, make it so the new windows look like the indeed. old ones but are energy efficient, they [the Around the time that Shellbrook’s town Friends of Rayside] would cover those kinds council began mulling over what to do with of costs,” Miller said. “If we wanted to put the the Shellbrook CN Station, which is current- same kind of siding on, or build steps up to ly home to the Shellbrook Museum, similar the second entrance and make them original, questions began to be asked about the Ray- they would look after that.” side School building. In addition to covering costs with grants, The answer to those questions, was to give More than half a century later, the classroom of the Rayside School still Miller says some costs could be recouped by the building new life. looks much like it originally did. renting the building out as a meeting place. “The idea came up to move it and use it as Then, there’s also the possibility of selling the new tourist information booth [in Kinsmen Park] and pose, and preserve it as a centrepiece of the Shellbrook off some of the redundant pieces of the Shellbrook Mu- replace the A-frame building that’s there, and put it on a Museum, Miller says everything comes back to the ques- seum’s collection. foundation similar to the one it used to sit on when it sat tion money, and how the town justifies its decisions to “We only need a certain amount of butter churns,” he in Rayside,” said Shellbrook town councillor Brent Miller. ratepayers. said. “We’d go to the people and families that donated the “The idea would be to store some of the antiques in the According to preliminary research, just moving the pieces first, to see if they want them back, then choose museum in the basement. At the same time, we could building to Kinsmen Park would cost anywhere between some of the better examples and keep them for our mu- take a small piece of the classroom upstairs, where the $45,000 and $60,000. Then, of course, there are the seum.” curator of the museum could rotate pieces into it to dis- costs of digging and finishing a basement, getting the As someone who, like Moe, has a personal connection play.” services hooked up, and putting in modern bathrooms. to the school, he sees the value in ensuring Rayside is pre- Per Miller’s vision for the Rayside School, the building This may seem pricey, but Miller is confident the costs served. And, If the question of funds can be answered, could become a place for travellers along Highway 3 to can be whittled down to next to nothing with the help of Miller says he can see this project moving ahead “fairly stop for tea, coffee, and a bathroom break throughout grant funding and some innovative thinking. quickly.” the warmer seasons, and, funding permitting, the area For starters, Miller says the school’s age makes it eligi- “There aren’t too many of these schoolhouses around immediately around it could be developed into a full rest ble for a heritage designation, even if it isn’t in its original anymore,” he said. “It’s important that we don’t lose our stop. location, opening the doors to a plethora of heritage and heritage.” While this would certainly give the building a new pur- other grants to move the building and restore its “quaint

Village of Canwood NOTICE OF PREPARATION Notice of Assessment Roll OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Pursuant to subsection 214 of The Municipalities Act, Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Resort Village of Canwood for the year 2021 has been prepared Village of Pebble Baye for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from and is open to inspection by calling (306)468-3104 or 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday from March 24, emailing [email protected] for an appointment 2021, to May 26, 2021. between March 26th and May 26th, 2021. Any person who Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to assessment is required to file a notice of appeal with: file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Canwood The Assessor Box 172 Resort Village of Pebble Baye Canwood, SK Box 449, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 S0J 0K0 By the 26th day of May, 2021 by 3:00 p.m. on the 26th day of May, 2021. Dated at Canwood, Saskatchewan, this 19th day of March, 2021 Dated this 25th day of March, 2021. Terry Lofstrom, Assessor Erin Robertson, Assessor Resort Village of Pebble Baye A “modern” school by the day’s standards, the Rayside School had a dedicated room that served as its library. NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF TOWN OF SPIRITWOOD ASSESSMENT ROLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of R.M. OF BIG RIVER NO. 555 candidates for the office of: Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Councillor: Town of Spiritwood Municipality of Big River No. 555 for the year 2021 has been Number to be elected: One prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor th from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following will be received by the undersigned on the 14 day of days: Monday to Friday, March 26th, to May 26th, 2021. April, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Spiritwood Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration Town Office; A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Light of Christ Catholic School Division and Living Sky School Division are and during regular business hours on March 25th to April accepting students into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs 14th, 2021 at the Spiritwood Town Office. Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or for the 2021-22 school year. Students must meet the following criteria: potential appeal may contact the Assessor at 306-469-2323 (RM) Kindergarten: Children who are five years old as of December 31, 2021. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following or 1-800-667-5203 (SAMA). location: Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 3 or 4 years of age at the time of Any person wishing to appeal an assessment is required to file application. Please see the LOCCS website (www.loccsd.ca) or the LSSD • www.townofspiritwood.ca a “Notice of Appeal to the Board of Revision”, by May 26th, 2021, website (www.lskysd.ca) for further Pre-K criteria. • Spiritwood Town Office, 212 Main Street with Aileen Swenson, Secretary to the Board of Revision, 31 Please contact your local school for registration details. Wilkie Rd., REGINA, SK, S4S 5Y3, ([email protected]), along Public Disclosure Statements are required to be with the applicable fee(s), made payable to the RM of Big River, Light of Christ Catholic Schools submitted with all nomination forms. which will be returned if the appeal is successful. Rivier – Spiritwood (Pre-K – Joint LOC/LSSD Program & K) 306-883-2382 th Living Sky Schools Dated this 25 day of March, 2021. Dated at Big River, Saskatchewan this 26th day of March, 2021. Hartley Clark – Spiritwood (K) 306-883-2183 Rhonda Saam Donna Tymiak Leoville Central (Pre-K & K) 306-984-2241 Returning Officer Assessor Medstead Central (K) 306-342-4600 March 25, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 Over 50 join MMIP walk and vigil

A group of over 50 people gathered station in BC on March 21, 2020. on Hwy 24, 20 km north of the Town The family have continued to search of Spiritwood on Saturday, March 20, for him over the past year, making mul- to participate in a walk for awareness tiple trips to BC hoping to find some in- for Missing and Murdered Indigenous formation about his disappearance. Persons. The group, which was led and While the family has had some diffi- followed by officers from the First Na- culty working with the Mission RCMP tion Police Service, began their walk detachment, they say the communica- around 12:30 p.m. tion has improved since the Federa- Many wore t-shirts with photos of tion of Sovereign Indigenous Nations missing or murdered family or com- (FSIN) became involved. munity members, while others held Jason Stonechild, Director of Jus- signs. Most of the group set out on foot, tice and Special Investigations Unit for while others opted to drive slowly in FSIN, was invited to speak at the vigil, the procession. which was held across the street from Organizers outlined some rules re- the Spiritwood RCMP detachment. lated to COVID-19 prior to the event to Stonechild was a member of the Prince ensure safety for all participants. Albert Police Service for 27 years, be- The family of Brandon Thomas-Sakebow organized the Walk for Awareness The walk finished in the Town of fore taking on this new role last De- and Vigil marking one year since their last communication with him. Spiritwood at the RCMP detachment, cember. where a vigil was held for Brandon He introduced the family of Sakebow Thomas-Sakebow whose last contact that were present at the vigil, before with his family was March 20, 2020, thanking those who participated in the and was last seen at the Mission RCMP walk for helping bring awareness to the challenges faced by mem- bers of indigenous commu- nities in Canada. “The whole community doesn’t understand the challenges that indigenous people go through,” said Stonechild. “The dispro- portionate representation of victimization, criminal- ity, and suffering in Sas- katchewan. People see it but they don’t care.” Other members of the indigenous community shared stories of their loved Over 50 people participated in Missing and Mur- ones who have gone miss- dered Indigenous Persons Walk for Awareness ing, or been murdered, be- that took place on Hwy 24 on Saturday. fore the vigil finished.

21034mm3 Opinion 4 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 25, 2021 As the Michaels languish, will Trudeau fight back?

“Human beings are not barter- There’s no furniture, save for ing chips.” paper-thin mattresses, and, un- How is it, that in one clear, con- like Canadian prisons, there’s no cise sentence, United States Pres- exercise yard or mess hall. ident Joe Biden delivered a more The only contact both Michaels profound condemnation of the have with the outside world comes Chinese government’s unlawful through irregular visits from Ca- detention of Canadians Michael nadian government officials, and Kovrig and Michael Spavor, than the few letters they are permitted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Jordan to write to their families. has managed over the past two In spite of these conditions – years? Twiss conditions that would break even Mr. Trudeau has spoken often ~ the strongest of spirits – Messrs. about Kovrig, a Canadian diplo- News Editor Kovrig and Spavor are said to be mat once stationed in Beijing, and enduring. Spavor, a businessman facilitat- By stark contrast, Ms. Wan- ing sports and cultural exchanges between zhou is currently languishing under house Canada, China and North Korea, since they arrest in her recently renovated $13 million were detained on charges of espionage at the mansion, as she awaits extradition to the end of 2018. United States to face charges of fraud and The arrests of the two Michaels, as they’re technology theft. There, she is permitted to now called, came just nine days after Canada freely roam a 62 square-kilometre area. detained Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou This arrangement, approved by the Su- on behalf of the United States, making them preme Court of British Columbia after Ms. a clear retaliation on the part of the Chinese Wanzhou petitioned the court, is a clear Government. upgrade from the comparatively inhumane Your Two Cents China’s wrath didn’t end there, either. In conditions in her $5 million, six-bedroom the spring of 2019, it exacted its vengeance home. ~ on Canada’s agriculture sector, blocking im- This situation is, in every sense of the ports of canola, soybeans, peas, and pork. word, a travesty, a mockery of the very no- Communities need Even still, the best Mr. Trudeau could tion of justice. And the blame for it falls manage, just weeks before the two Michaels squarely on the shoulders of Mr. Trudeau. bus service were put on trial in China, was this: “It is This isn’t the first time Canadians have obvious that the two Michaels were arrested been caught in the crossfire of a diplomatic Dear Editor, In our society some big come from passenger on trumped-up national security charges spat between the United States and China. Saskatchewan is again projects such as hospi- side. STC was destroyed days after we fulfilled our extradition treaty In 2014, Canada acted on the United disappointed in hearing tals, highways, transpor- by the Wall government. responsibilities toward our ally, the United States’ behalf in arresting Su Bin, who was the federal government tation, etc. are too big for SGI is now offering re- States.” accused of stealing military secrets. In re- wants to close Regina air- the private sector to han- bates back to customers Mr. Spavor’s behind-closed-doors trial, sponse, China detained Canadians Kevin port. We have one day a dle and need money from which add up to approxi- held in the city of Dandong on March 19, and Julia Garratt, who had lived in China week passenger train ser- public (taxpayer money) mately $285 million. ended without a ruling. Mr. Kovrig’s hear- since 1984, operating a coffee shop and do- vice, and Greyhound is or have to be subsidized. Please use this rebate ing, meanwhile, was held on March 22 and ing missionary work. gone. We have passenger Cities in Saskatchewan money to start up STC concluded in similar fashion. Compared to the two Michaels, the Gar- and freight private carri- subsidize their transpor- system again, complete Both are likely to be found guilty, despite ratts got off easy. Julia was released after ers sometimes, but with tation needs with taxpay- with network and sched- the dearth of evidence against them. six months, while Kevin spent two years in no network or schedule er money. ule and some efficiency to While they await their inevitable sentenc- custody. and that causes lots of in- Our seniors and small make STC type transpor- ing they are kept in windowless cells, which Still, there was a clear lesson to be learned convenience. communities need bet- tation back to full profit. are said to measure three metres by three from the Garratts – a lesson Mr. Trudeau ig- The Saskatchewan Par- ter service and treatment Put my SGI rebate mon- metres. nored. Now Messrs. Kovrig and Spavor are ty has the foolish ideolo- than is offered today. STC ey into new bus service! They share these tiny spaces, and the rudi- paying the price, both for his mistakes and gy that the private sector made profits in handling Eric Sagan, mentary toilets in them, with other inmates. for his failure to fight on their behalf. will solve our problems. freight, but had poor in- Melville, SK

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Everyone is feeling tion. with reliable and sus- the impact of COVID-19 Recently the Govern- tainable infrastructure is on their families, liveli- ment of Saskatchewan a shared priority for both hoods, and way of life. made amendments to governments. Together we have worked public health measures, All levels of govern- with medical profession- allowing households to ment continue to work als to reduce the impact, create a bubble up to a together for the people ensure health and safety, maximum of ten indi- of Saskatchewan to make rebuild businesses, as viduals. These ten indi- strategic infrastructure well as promote job cre- viduals should be from NADINE investments. In Sas- HON. SCOTT MOE, HON. JEREMY WILSON HARRISON ation, growth, and in- PREMIER the same two or three katchewan, these proj- MLA MLA vestment. ~ households. 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Rural municipalities grading municipal roads, vaccine once it becomes cial Vaccination Leave is to address a higher num- Our economy contin- play a significant role in bridges and culverts to available to you. If you similar to provisions al- ber of COVD-19 and ues to move in the right our plan to build a strong support growth. With the have yet to receive the lowing residents to vote COVID variant cases. direction,with year-over- Saskatchewan. This new additional dollars, our vaccine,please watch for during a general election, Residents are asked to year manufacturing sales funding will ensure proj- government contributes regular updates on clin- allowing for: assess their individual growing well above the ects will be ready for this more than $39 million to ics and eligibility. When • three consecutive situations and consid- national average. 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It’s full steam ahead for Saskatchewan’s While the eligibility categories have broad- 1-833-Sask-Vax (727-5829). therapists, and tattooists, are still limited to COVID-19 vaccination plan. ened into the Phase 2 recommendations, In hopes of encouraging Saskatchewan 50 per cent capacity. Restaurants and bars, After a slow start, caused by delays in the vaccinations and eligibility for individuals residents to make time to get vaccinated, the meanwhile, are limited to seating four people vaccine supply chain, the government of identified in Phase 1 will continue until com- province has introduced special leave for vac- per table and licensed establishments must Saskatchewan has announced the launch pleted. This includes completing all first and cinations. stop selling alcohol at 10 p.m. of Phase 2 of its vaccine delivery plan. The second doses for long-term care and personal The leave, similar to provisions allowing On the retail side, smaller stores must re- announcement comes well ahead of the care home residents and staff. residents to vote during a general election, duce their capacity to 50 per cent, and large province’s initial expectation that Phase 2 As more vaccine becomes available in the entitles Saskatchewan residents to three retail locations, identified as stores with more wouldn’t begin until sometime between April coming weeks, the government says clinics consecutive hours of leave, or more, if the than 20,000 square feet, are limited to 25 per and June. will be expanding across the province. employer deems it necessary, to receive a CO- cent capacity. “The implementation of the online and “We continue to be a leader in Canada VID-19 vaccination. Event venues, conference facilities, are- telephone appointment booking system has at getting vaccines into arms quickly and Under the framework of the leave, workers nas, arts venues, museums, movie and live enabled the rapid deployment of vaccina- safely,” Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO do not lose any pay or other benefits while be- theatres and banquet facilities may still have tions across the province,” Health Minister Scott Livingstone said. “Achieving this mile- ing vaccinated. events up to 30 individuals. However, all Paul Merriman said. “This move into Phase stone ahead of schedule is a reminder for us “We want to ensure that everyone in the guests must be seated for the duration, and 2 is ahead of the anticipated schedule, but to celebrate and thank the health care work- province gets vaccinated,” Labour Relations food and drink are not permitted unless ex- with the vaccine and the ability to move for- ers who are working long hours to make this and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan plicitly stated in the order. ward swiftly we do not want to delay. This possible.” said. Concurrent services may not occur within achievement is great news for our residents Individuals who may be considered clini- Where it’s all systems go for COVID-19 vac- multiple locations in one facility. and our province, as every vaccination deliv- cally extremely vulnerable will receive a letter cines, the same can’t be said of the ongoing Elsewhere, sports leagues and activities ered brings us one day closer to returning to with instructions for booking appointments. public health orders. remain suspended, but those aged 18 and normal.” Meanwhile, anyone eligible for the CO- After raising the limit on household gather- under may gather in groups of eight for prac- With the launch of Phase 2, the govern- VID-19 vaccine as part of Phases 1 or 2 can ing to 10 people from up to three households, tices, with a maximum of two coaches also in ment expanded vaccine appointment book- go online to book an appointment at www. and increasing capacity in places of wor- attendance. ing to residents 67 and over, and those who saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine. ship to 30 per cent, or up to 150 people, the Finally, visits to long-term care and per- are considered “clinically extremely vulner- Those looking to book appointments will province is holding the line on the remaining sonal homes are still suspended, except for able.” Phase 2 will also focus on delivering need a Saskatchewan health services card measures until at least April 5. compassionate reasons. vaccines to select congregate living settings, and an email or cell phone in order to receive Under these measures, casinos and bingo These restrictions will be reviewed on April such as group homes for persons with intel- notification reminders of the appointment. halls remain closed, while personal services, 5, and eased, extended, or tightened depend- lectual disabilities and emergency shelters. Those without email or cell phones can call such as hairdressers and barbers, massage ing on current COVID-19 transmission rates.

21034ge0 Agriculture March 25, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 7 Science is key to feeding the future

One of the issues for mapped the genome of national private-public ics and artificial intel- new science discoveries agriculture in the last various crops – canola research consortium ligence,” relates the ar- can be used together few decades, is Calvinhow to perhaps being the most promises to bring im- ticle. to do things far more keep production on a notable, and rye one of proved canola variet- Therein lies the best quickly, speeding the finite amount Danielsof land the most recent. ies to farmers’ fields in hope for feeding the potential varietal de- ahead of the growingOn Agriculture In fact, in the case record time, thanks to future, not the specific velopment farmers will world population. of rye, the University the marriage of genom- project, but rather how need. There are some rather of Saskatchewan was obvious steps that could Calvin involved in the work, be taken of course. Daniels as part of an interna- The biggest would be ~ tional team led by the Nicoll wins March a better distribution of IPK Leibniz Institute in world wealth to help Germany. Researchers the poorest countries lems and again money succeeded in complete- afford food. to improve the system ly decoding the genome dessert of the month But the wealth distri- would be hugely im- of rye, despite its large bution would also al- pactful. size and complexity. low areas of the world But the discussion of While rye is a rather capable of far high food wealth distribution is minor crop in Canada, production, if they had one that simply is not much of it flowing to access to modern seed, high on anyone’s agen- the liquor sector, what production products, da. is grown is primarily machinery and knowl- So the onus falls back on Saskatchewan and edge, access to funding on farmers, where tech- Manitoba farms. to buy what is needed. nology is available, to Of course mapping Along the same lines stay ahead of the popu- a genome is only step is a need to massively lation curve. one. You might have a improve the distribu- The ability to contin- guide to help you get tion system of food ue to produce more can where you want to go, grains. only come through bet- but what will you do Hauling grain des- ter varieties, and a bet- once you arrive? tined to become flour ter understanding how That’s where a story in bags on the backs of to shepherd a crop from at www.producer.com oxen and burrows may seeding to harvest in is exciting. It talks be the most affordable the best way to ensure about the combination method in poor coun- production. of advanced computing tries, but it is hardly ef- A big part of variety and bioscience offering ficient. development moving opportunities for all The loss of food forward will rely on crops and a rapid path grains to infestations new knowledge gained to higher yields. The lucky winner of the Spiritwood Public Library’s monthly fundraiser was and rot are major prob- as scientists have “Work from an inter- Haley Nicoll, who took home a delicious treat made by Dana Doucette.

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(Where necessary, the following minutes for Approval, hereby attached as Schedule A moval of dead, dying and fallen trees (woody of $12,185.13 for the claim submitted to the may have been edited for clarity or brevity) and forming part of these minutes be passed vegetation) & debris within the Municipal Re- SARM Property Self Insurance Program in The Regular Meeting of the Council of the for payment. Cheque No. 12805-12858, Pay- serve (MR) in front Lot 9 & Lot 10/Blk 1 in The the matter of the RM of Spiritwood Shop Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496 was roll File No. 310, 312 & 313, EFT Grader Lease Cove. In addition, that we approve the place- Break-in & Theft that occurred on June 16, held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2020 via web con- Payment. Carried. ment of clay fill, geotextile cloth and rip rap 2020. Carried. ferencing. Al Steinhilber: That the Statement of Finan- rock on the MR in front of your lot for shore- Dennis Laventure: That we approve the de- In attendance were Reeve Shirley Dauvin, cial Activities for the month ending Dec. 31, line stabilization. The maximum allowable en- velopment of a signed and maintained snow- Division 1 Larry Vaagen, Division 2 Al Stein- 2020 be approved as presented. Carried. croachment into the MR beyond the property mobile trail as identified on the revised map hilber, Division 3 Terry Wingerter, Division Larry Vaagen: That the SARM Fidelity boundary shall be no more than 3 metres. The and that we authorize the Administrator to 4 Dennis Laventure, Division 6 Bevra Fee, Bond for 2021 be approved as follows: Fidelity applicant is solely responsible for all design, sign the Land Use Permission Form. Carried. Administrator Colette Bussiere, and Foreman Bond Coverage - $ 200,000, Registered Mail safety, and workmanship aspects associated Al Steinhilber: That we request the cancel- Darcy Laventure. Absent was Division 5 Je- Coverage - $50,000, Money & Securities Cov- with this approval and all work must be com- lation of lease agreements for non-payment rome Tetreault. erage - $20,000. Carried. pleted in accordance with the regulations of of property taxes as per the attached list. Car- A quorum being present the meeting was Al Steinhilber: That the SARM Property the Water Security Agency’s Aquatic Habitat ried. called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Reeve, Shirley Self Insurance Plan Schedule be accepted as Protection Permit. Carried. Larry Vaagen: That Wayne Reddekopp and Dauvin. revised & presented. Carried. Bevra Fee: Council for the RM of Spirit- Richard Urano be appointed to the Shell Lake Al Steinhilber: That the agenda be accepted Terry Wingerter: The Council of the Rural wood No. 496 has approved an access path Regional Fire Dept. for the 2021 calendar as corrected. Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496 confirms across Environmental Reserve (ER1) adjacent year. Carried. Dennis Laventure: That Resolution No. the municipality meets the eligibility require- to Lot 5/Blk 2 in Green Jewel Estates. The ac- Terry Wingerter: That we enter into a Road 349/2020 -Weed Inspector Appointment, be ments to receive the Municipal Revenue Shar- cess path shall be no greater than 2 metres in Maintenance Agreement with Maurice Gri- rescinded. Carried. ing Grant. Carried. width and the removal of live mature trees and mard to haul 1,680 tonne of timber from S 1/2 Al Steinhilber: That the request to purchase Al Steinhilber: That we approve the request aquatic vegetation is prohibited. The applicant 19-53-09-W3 on Grid No. 793 & Grid No. 946. one (1) extra hour for the Spiritwood Public Li- to remove dead, dying & fallen trees & debris is solely responsible for all design, safety, and Carried. brary for 2021 be approved. Carried. within the Public Walkway (ER5) and Envi- workmanship aspects associated with this Al Steinhilber: That the employee sal- Dennis Laventure: That the Spiritwood ronmental Reserve (ER4) in front of Parcel A approval and all work must be completed in ary recommendations for 2021 be accepted as Public Library’s request for funding in the Plan 101996567, also known as Angus Estates. accordance with the regulations of the Water presented by the HR Committee. Carried. amount of $1,100 be approved. Any future re- In addition, the request to improve the shore- Security Agency’s Aquatic Habitat Protection Bevra Fee: That Council remuneration re- quests for funding shall be contingent on the line shall consist of clay fill, geotextile cloth Permit. Carried. main the same and is as follows: Meeting submission of a work plan, a succession plan & and rip rap rock as permitted under WSA Dennis Laventure: That Bylaw No. 01-2021, Indemnity -$20.00 per hour, Monthly Su- application to the community grant program. regulations. The maximum allowable en- being a Bylaw to Regulate the Proceedings of pervision-$500/month (Reeve) &150/month Carried. croachment into the ER beyond the property Municipal Council and Council’s Committees, (Councillors). Carried. Councillor Bevra Fee to request a quote to boundary shall be no more than 3 metres. The be read a first time. Carried. Terry Wingerter: That reimbursement for facilitate a strategic planning session. applicant is solely responsible for all design, Bevra Fee: That the request to remove Par- mileage remain at $0.55/km. Carried. Larry Vaagen: That the bank reconciliation safety, and workmanship aspects associated cel No. 129131827 from Parcel No. 203803422 Bevra Fee: That the regular meeting of for the month ending Dec. 31, 2020 be accept- with this approval and all work must be com- shall be approved, under the condition that Council be adjourned to move into an In- ed as presented. Carried. pleted in accordance with the regulations of Parcel No. 129131827 is retied to Parcel No. Camera session to discuss HR matters. Car- Terry Wingerter: That the List of Accounts the Water Security Agency’s Aquatic Habitat 203803411 and the intended use of Parcel No. ried. Protection Permit. Carried. 129131827 shall remain agriculture. Carried. Terry Wingerter: That the meeting be ad- Terry Wingerter: That we Al Steinhilber: That we agree to the Final journed at 12:08 p.m. Carried. approve the request for the re- Proof of Loss in the amount Rabbit Lake Housing Authority PICK OF Maintenance/Caretaker Contract Position To our valued clients in Shellbrook, Big River, THE WEEK The Rabbit Lake Housing Authority is now accepting Spiritwood, Debden and surrounding areas: applications for a Contract Maintenance/Caretaker. As COVID-19 re-opening considerations continue, our dedicated (9586UA) The Housing Authority manages 7 senior units located in lawyers at Novus Law Group continue to provide legal services to 2018 Edge Rabbit Lake. the communities of Shellbrook, Big River, Spiritwood and Debden The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and surrounding regions. SE AWD $26,995* and be responsible for regular seasonal ground maintenance While our branch offices in these communities are currently 2.0L-I4/ Remote Entry/ and for performing minor repairs. Basic working knowledge of unavailable for in-person client meetings, we have in place a work carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, appliance repair and management plan that enables the Novus Law Group team to SYNC/ Reverse Camera/ Shadow Black general maintenance is an asset. Must be able to perform continue to deliver legal services with minimal disruption. manual labour and lifting tasks. For assistance during this time, please make arrangements by 41kms* contacting by phone or email Bill Cannon (for Shellbrook/Debden/ For further details, please contact Joan Dzialo at 306-230-8296. Big River), Shelley Cannon (for Spiritwood), or any of our firm’s Please submit written resume and remuneration expectations partners or other associate lawyers. by April 10, 2021 to: Toll Free 1-800-667-3353 Contact us: Attention: Marlene Martens, Chairperson By Phone: 306-922-4700 (Monday to Friday 9am–5pm) Rabbit Lake Housing Authority By Email: Bill Cannon at [email protected] #2 Highway West, Watrous, SK DL907154 Shelley Cannon at [email protected] www.centennialford.sk.ca Box 128 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0 OR [email protected]. *Kms and price in thousands. Taxes not included in price.

COVID-19 Support for Business

If you have adapted your business to operate during the pandemic, spent money training staff, or if you have had to close or scale back due to an emergency order, you may be eligible for COVID-19 support from the province, but deadlines are approaching soon. The Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment, Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate, the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy, and the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program are all in place to support businesses. If you have questions or require assistance accessing these programs, please contact my office.

Nadine Wilson Hon. Jeremy Harrison Hon. Scott Moe, Premier MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers MLA for Meadow Lake MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] March 25, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 9 PIHC Elder finds love, Arts Council keeps talent for painting PIHC elders painting

By Muriel Howrie Joan Sommerfeld, who provided vol- By Trina Chamberlain I’m quick to say, “I just love painting unteer instruction to a group of us prior The Shellbrook Arts Coun- now!” to the pandemic, and that also helps. cil, through Saskatchewan At first, before starting to paint, I Encouragement from the Recreation Lotteries – Community would get all nervous and have butter- Therapy team and care providers has Arts, Recreation and Cul- flies in my stomach. Now, I just can’t boosted my self-esteem. ture Grant, has once again wait to get into it! Being exposed to arts opportunities presented $500 towards Some of the techniques are quite dif- has given me the push I needed to step Parkland Integrated Health ficult, while others are easier. I have outside my comfort zone. So much so Centre’s Elder’s Arts oppor- talked about various techniques with that I not only use supplies provided tunities. by the Arts Council and Sask. The funds have enabled Lotteries Grant, but I have residents to work on individ- purchased some of my own ualized seasonal art projects, canvasses and repurposed geared towards their specific my family members’ specialty ability levels. paint brushes. This act of kindness has also It’s exciting that staff have made it possible to replen- bought some of my paintings, ish the acrylic paint supply, which helps me purchase more and purchase adapted paint canvasses. Some of my paint- brushes and various other ings can be viewed in the halls arts supplies, which will keep and entrance to Continuing Shellbrook Arts Council Member, Sylvia the creativity flowing! Care. while others adorn my Jones, displays paintings completed by Mu- This support is crucial in room! riel Howrie, who took her first on line virtual enhancing the quality of life Who knows, maybe one day art class about a month ago. Howrie had never of the people who live in a Muriel Howrie takes part in an online learn to you can receive the same joy as taken up the arts before, but now tries two to care setting, and truly makes paint class. I do while creating art! four on line “learn to” art classes each week. a difference. Canwood Regional Park holds on-line auction

Submitted by Donna Lovberg Battleford, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert areas. ning, we realized a total of approximately $17,000. Like so many small town communities, we are try- Many of these bids came from former Canwood resi- From the response we received from the people ing to keep our Regional Park, organizations and dents, as well as our neighbours from Shellbrook, who donated, to the bidders on the items, the sup- halls operating through this pandemic. Debden, and Big River areas. They all joined togeth- port given to this project was incredible. We decided that because we had to cancel our An- er for fun and expectations of purchasing some of As one person commented at the end of the eve- nual Supper and Auction Fundraiser for the Can- the various items. ning, ”So good to see all of the support given to one wood Regional Park last year, we would have an on- Some of the items sold for way over the retail price, amazing small Saskatchewan town.” line auction this March to sell off all the items that which made the folks that donated them last year feel we left at the hall from our cancelled Auction last good. It was so much fun to watch one “friend” out- March. bid another. At the end of the bidding on Sunday eve- 509 Pioneer Avenue The funds raised support our Park, and also the North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 4A5 Canwood Elk’s Community Hall and Canwood Bus Telephone: (306) 937-7702 Association for the Handi-Van this year. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Fax: (306) 445-4332 The bidding on the Canwood Regional Park Face- The Village of Canwood is accepting resumes for book page started on Monday, March 8 and closed one full-time General Labourer summer student TENDERS FOR GRASS CUTTING at 5 p.m. on March 14. The bidding began slow and position. Living Sky School Division No. 202 is inviting tenders for steady, but on the weekend the bidding picked up The successful applicant will be required to work a three grass cutting and trimming packages. These large considerably. minimum of 35 hours per week in the maintenance tender packages are for a two-year term commencing It was amazing that bids were placed from all over department with duties that may include: the spring of 2021 to the fall of 2022. The tenders will cover the grass areas for the following communities: Saskatchewan, from places like Lloydminster, North Maintenance of municipal property in the village and cemetery, street repairs, operating and BATTLEFORD maintenance of municipal equipment, garbage CANDO collection, public relations, water and sewer HAFFORD operations, and various other tasks as assigned. MAYMONT Additionally, this position may be funded by WILKIE Canada Summer Jobs Program; and as such, the UNITY successful applicant must comply with the terms and conditions of Government of Canada Summer LUSELAND Jobs Agreement and the Village of Canwood KERROBERT employment contract and policies. MACKLIN For more information on this position, CUT KNIFE please contact: Full tender packages, with property layout maps Erin Robertson, Administrator outlining details, can be emailed or picked up at Living (306) 468-2016 Sky School Division Office, 509 Pioneer Avenue, North Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Battleford, SK. Tenders are to be submitted in writing Please send applications to: or by email by 2:00 p.m., April 1, 2021, to the attention of the Facilities Department, Living Sky School Division Village of Canwood No. 202. No late tenders will be accepted. Box 172 Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 For additional information please contact Brad Fax: (306) 468-2805 Ferguson, Facilities Manager at (306) 937-7702 or by Canwood Regional Park, and other community en- e-mail: [email protected] emailing [email protected]. deavours in Canwood, will all benefit from $17,000 Closing date for applications is April 22, 2021 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All raised through the Park’s recent online auction. 10 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 25, 2021 Minutes of a Town of Blaine Lake meeting

(Where necessary, the following minutes • Discussed water plant problems – main Pederson: That Affinity Credit Union Pederson: That we agree to purchase a may have been edited for clarity or brev- breaker box went. Has now been re- cheques numbered 1510 to 1564 and “Other laptop for Administrator use inclusive of of- ity) paired and the surge protector part is (EFT)” payments Affinity and CIBC total- fice software program to a maximum cost Minutes of the regular meeting of the being replaced. We are able to make ling $236,272.66 be approved for payment of $1,000. Carried council of the Town of Blaine Lake held at water over the weekend with no further and Cheque #1528 for $45,590.48 be held Breland: That we review our Purchasing the Blaine Lake Curling Rink Monday, Feb. issues. for review. Carried Policy at our next meeting of Council on 22, 2021 at 4 p.m. • Russ will get grader repair quote from Weber: That the reports be accepted and March 15, 2021. Carried Deputy Mayor Bev Breland at 4:02 p.m. Orion. filed. Carried Breland: That we accept the bid for Attending: Deputy Mayor Bev Breland, • Concerns with Snow Removal Policy Councillor Jennifer Gutknecht declared $2,000 for the 2005 Chev Truck. Carried Rodger Pederson, Darlene Harder, Melissa start time of 5 a.m. and get through Conflict of Interest with respect to the fol- Pederson: That we adopt the Town of Johnson, Jennifer Gutknecht and Jason clearing Town as he will need to stop to lowing resolution and left Council Cham- Blaine Lake Privacy Policy as presented. Weber and Administrator Brenda Lockhart. do water tests. Council confirmed with bers. Carried Weber: Weber That the following items be Russ that main street was the focus and Pederson: That we agree to pay the Fire Gutknecht: That we agree to abate inter- added to the Agenda: continue on till rest of town done. Department invoice #1105 in the amount est charges only, applied to [name omitted] New Business: Preliminary Budget Meet- Harder: That the Minutes from the Regu- $660 and that a letter be sent to the rate tax account, in the amount of $1,000 with ing, Office Lap Top, Code of Ethics Bylaw, lar Meeting of Jan. 25, 2021 be accepted as payer advising amount must be paid within the condition that all outstanding amounts Purchasing Policy amended. Carried 30 days or it will be added to taxes. Carried be paid in full by April 1, 2021. Defeated Old Business: Procedure Bylaw Johnson: That the Financial Statement Weber: That we agree to write-off the Fire Weber: That we advise Kyle Onishenko Correspondence: Chamber of Commerce for January 2021 and the January 2021 Af- Department invoice #1091 in the amount that, following a review of past water us- Letter finity & CIBC Bank Reconciliations be ap- $448.01 as uncollectible. Carried age, the Dec. 31, 2020 Utility bill based on And that the Agenda be approved as proved as presented. Carried Councillor Jennifer Gutknecht returned an actual reading, appears to be accurate amended. Carried Pederson: That the December 2020 Af- to Council Chambers. and that Council will allow 90 days with Delegates: Russell Krysak, Maintenance finity & CIBC Bank Reconciliation be ap- Weber: That we agree to adopt as Policy no interest applied to pay the $838.91 bill. Foreman attended - 4:04 p.m. to 4:23 p.m. proved as presented. Carried that we pay the Supervisor of the Transfer Carried • Snow bucket has come and is installed Councillor Jason Weber declared Conflict Station in the event the facility is closed due Councillor Melissa Johnson and Council- – easier to use, especially now that they of Interest with respect to the following res- to temperatures below – 30 at 8 a.m. Car- lor Jason Weber declared Conflict of Inter- have started clearing the back alleys olution and left Council Chambers. ried est with respect to the following resolution • Curb stop repairs done. Water meter Pederson: That we agree to pay Weber’s Gutknecht: That Deputy Mayor Bev and left Council Chambers. froze and broke as well and will need Excavating and Hauling in the amount of Breland and Councillor Jason Weber, mem- Pederson: That we advise the Chamber of to be replaced once the trailer lines are $1,342.65 Cheque #1545. Carried bers of the Employee Relations Commit- Commerce that Council agrees to support- done. Gutknecht: That we agree to advertise for tee, meet with Maintenance Assistant Rudi ing their “Salute to Health Care Workers, • Talked to body shop in Saskatoon about an Expression of Interest from contractors Hamburg on March 8, 2021 at 1 p.m. for RCMP, First Responders and Town Truck body rust repairs on the 2011 Chev. They in regards to providing snow hauling, exca- probationary period performance review. Drivers” event on March 17, 2021 by provid- indicated that it would be approximately vating, gravel hauling work for the Town of Carried ing use of the Blaine Lake Curling Rink at $3,500 and almost always body rust Blaine Lake. Carried Gutknecht: That we agree to exclude from no charge, donation of paper products for that will come back. That year and make Councillor Jason Weber returned to tax enforcement list those properties where the burger lunch and advertising in news- seemed to have problems with rust, etc. Council Chambers. arrears are less than half of the previous letter and Town website. Carried year’s levy. Carried Unanimously Councillor Melissa Johnson and Council- Harder: That we accept the 2020 List of lor Jason Weber returned to Council Cham- Lands in Arrears as presented to Council. bers. Community Calendar Carried Gutknecht: That we make application to ~ Johnson: That we hold a preliminary the SGI Grant Program. Carried SPIRITWOOD: Wapiti Regional Library - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm; Budget Meeting on March 10, 2021 at 4 p.m. Weber: That this meeting adjourns. Car- Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm at the Blaine Lake Curling Rink. Carried ried LEOVILLE: Wapiti Regional Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday 10 am - 2 pm SHELL LAKE: Wapiti Regional Library - Curb Side Pickup. Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm; Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm; Friday Praise & Worship 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Contact us for more info 306-497-3130, www. Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. wapitilibrary.ca. BIG RIVER: Wapiti Library - Curb Side Pickup. Monday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Wednes- PARTNERS IN FAITH SEVENTH DAY Gideons International day 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Lutheran/United/ ADVENTIST of Canada CANWOOD: Canwood Branch of Wapiti Regional Library. Appointment only. Tues- Christchurch Anglican, 407 - 2nd Ave .E, Battlefords Camp day 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday 10 am - 4 pm; Friday 12 pm - 4 pm. Call 306-468-2501 to 137-2nd St. W. Shellbrook Phone Art Martynes book a slot. Spiritwood Sat., 9:45 am - (306) 389-4633 DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Appointment only. Monday 2 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday 10 Worship 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School ------am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon Rev. Sarah Urano Sat., 11:00 am - Worship EVANGELICAL FREE LEASK: Wapiti Library & Legacy Gallery Hours - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 10:30 am ------Broadcast on Mont Nebo - 5 pm; Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm UNITED /ANGLICAN VOAR 92.1 FM Wed., 7:30 pm - MARCELIN: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm; Thursday 2 pm Worship Services Pastor Liviu Tilihoi Bible Study & Prayer Glaslyn - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 2 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-747-3398 Sun., 10:30 am - Worship Time is on the sign ------Pastor Bill Klumpenhower 306-226-2110. Rev. Kun Kim SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., MENNONITE ------Rev. Don Skinner BRETHREN West (Provincial building). 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Sentinel, the Calgary Flames?” Facebook, on Russian heroes go by. bell in the opener; Mi- better than a point per after Nets guard James • Rob Vanstone of the bodybuilder Kirill ‘Pop- “We also expect Prime chael Hutchinson in the game. John Tavares and Harden — who forced Regina Leader-Post, on eye’ Tereshin facing a Minister Trudeau will middle game; and No. 1 William Nylander are a trade out of Houston Twitter, after it was an- bunch of surgical repairs want to have the Leaf goalie Frederik Andersen also among the league — said he hoped Rocket nounced the XFL, front- after injecting his arms team visit Parliament, in the finale. leaders. Playing surpris- fans would show him ed by Dwayne (The Rock) with petroleum jelly to and we expect he may But when one sees Dr. ingly effective roles are ‘some love’ upon his re- Johnson, and the CFL make his muscles bulge: want to give out a few Jekkyl, you know Mr. veterans Jason Spezza cent return: “Yes, James, were planning prelimi- “Wouldn’t it have been Order of Canadas, too, Hyde is not far behind. and Joe Thornton. and I hope to have a nary talks about a po- much safer just to eat lots depending on who scores Four losses in five At one point, Toronto’s pouffy head of hair like tential working arrange- of spinach?” the winning goal, etc.” games followed, two in winning percentage was Bruno Mars, a sculpted ment: “Today’s news • Patti Dawn Swansson One day, the Leafs ap- Vancouver and two of closing in on the .800 physique like Dwayne demonstrates that the again, on the remark- pear to be for real. The three games at home vs. mark, considered either ‘The Rock’ Johnson and CFL is caught between a ably intact, first-century next, they look like the Winnipeg. Parade plans, a) remarkable; or b) in- the entrepreneurial skills Rock and a hard place.” chariot unearthed in It- same ol’ Leafs that have however, continued un- dicative of a weak divi- of Jeff Bezos, but I don’t • Lou Brown, on Twit- aly: “Although they don’t endured a Stanley Cup abated. If nothing else, sion. Winnipeg, Edmon- think it’s going to hap- ter, trying to analyze know what to make of the drought since 1967. Toronto fans are true be- ton and Montreal are also pen.” on-course woes of Rory Tom Brady rookie card Runaway leaders in Leafers. generally regarded as • RJ Currie of sports- McIlroy: “Rory needs stuck in the spokes.” the Scotia North Divi- Toronto is getting scor- Stanley Cup contenders, deke.com: “In honour to ditch his Peloton, his Care to comment? sion, the Leafs got off to ing from all four of its so for the Leafs to domi- of the (competitive curl- self-help reading list Email brucepen- one of the best Western lines, but is led by Mitch nate as they did through ing season), the top five and his Trackman and [email protected] Moe shares glimpse at upcoming provincial budget Though the Sask. Party government “In the upcoming budget, we are go- be one of the priorities of this govern- ful to the people of Saskatchewan,” Meili isn’t scheduled to deliver its 2021-2022 ing to announce a further commitment ment, as it has been.” said in a statement. budget until April 6, Premier Scott Moe to add additional long-term care capac- Speaking briefly on the agriculture “The fact is, a balanced budget by 2024 recently offered hints of what it will con- ity in our province,” Moe said. sector, Moe told delegates it could see a was a central Sask. Party campaign tain at the Saskatchewan Association of Elsewhere, Moe said his government boost in research spending and irriga- pledge that the premier repeated over Rural Municipalities’ annual conven- will continue investing in roads, schools, tion as well. and over,” he added. “And the fact that tion. and hospitals, while “making important On the irrigation side, Moe commit- he’s now breaking that promise with no Speaking to delegates via teleconfer- and crucial investments that we require ted to moving forward with the plan for reasonable explanation is only further ence, Moe promised the budget will in health care” and other areas. the Lake Diefenbaker project, as well as proof he can’t be trusted with what mat- “protect, build, and grow,” with a total On this front, Moe announced two the engineering and design work on $4 ters most to Saskatchewan people.” commitment of $4 billion to the prov- new measures: $11.2 million in stimulus billion in other irrigation infrastructure ince’s COVID-19 response, including the funds for rural roads, bridges and cul- projects. current fiscal year’s spending. verts, in addition to roughly $28 million Calling agriculture research a “staple The promises come as Saskatchewan already available; and $2 million over of the success of our agriculture indus- grapples with budget deficit estimated two years to expand channel clearing try,” Moe highlighted the $300 million CLASSIFIEDS WORK! at about $2 billion, and has abandoned for rural municipalities. invested in research since 2007. He said its commitment to deliver a balanced Though Moe spoke at length about his this would continue. budget in four years, thanks in no small government’s promised investments, he “Year-after-year the research budget Place Your Ad Now! part to the economic toll of the pandem- also reiterated its plans to bring “the fis- has increased because quite frankly ic. cal house of this province back into or- we’re getting results and the impact of Ph: 306.747.2442 • Fax: 306.747.3000 Even still, Moe signalled that more der” as soon as it is able. those results in this province is global,” money is on the way for key priorities, But he unequivocally rejected the he said. including the province’s pandemic-bat- idea of implementing service cuts to get Responding to Moe’s address to tered long-term care system. there. SARM, Sask. NDP leader Ryan Meili Email: [email protected] This includes upholding previous “People can rest assured that the ser- called on the premier to explain to vot- commitments to build or renovate two vices that they expect to be provided, in ers the reasons why his government long-term care homes, while hiring 300 the way of health care, education and abandoned its promise to balance the more care aides across the system, in- taking care of and assisting our com- budget in four years. cluding for an expanded home care pro- munity’s most vulnerable, will be in this “Scott Moe’s continued refusal to own gram in rural areas. budget,” he said. “Long-term care will his own words is incredibly disrespect- 12 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 25, 2021 Minutes of a Town of Spiritwood regular meeting

(Where necessary, the following facility building be transferred to zone and within town limits, im- Great Plains College Warman Campus minutes may have been edited for SARCS financials to offset the mort- paired drivers, intersections, ille- on April 6-9, 2021. Seconded by Shan- clarity or brevity) gage against the building, where as, gal turning on main street, reck- non Beaulac. Carried. The regular meeting of the Council currently the loan for the mortgage of less driving. Shannon Beaulac: That this meeting of the Town of Spiritwood was held via the rec facility building is recorded in 2. Property Crime - Reduce the be adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Seconded by Sasktel Teleconference Call on Feb. 23, the SARCS financials and the value of amount of theft, mischief and Kiera Andres. Carried. 2021 at 7 p.m. the rec facility building is recorded in property damage in the commu- In attendance were Mayor Gary von the Towns financials. nity. Holwede, Councillor Bryan Wingerter, Bryan Wingerter: That we approve 3. Drugs/Alcohol - Reduction of drug Councillor George Pretli, Councillor Councillor Jim Bedi attend the vir- trafficking and drug use in our Kiera Andres, Councillor James Bedi, tual SAMA Annual General Meeting communities, as well as reduction Councillor Brad Nemish, Councillor as a voting delegate on April 8, 2021, of alcohol usage in public and driv- Shannon Beaulac, Assistant Adminis- and Rhonda Saam attend the virtual ing under the influence of alcohol trator Brenda Beaulac, and CAO Rhon- SAMA administrator training session and/or drugs. da Saam. on April 7, 2021. Seconded by Shannon 4. Youth & Community Engagement A quorum being present, Mayor Gary Beaulac. Carried. - Visible presence/involvement of von Holwede called the meeting to or- Brad Nemish: That we continue the RCMP within the community der at 7 p.m. working with Associated Engineering and with our youth, speak to the George Pretli: That the agenda be ad- for the Investing In Canada Infrastruc- youth in regards to responsible If Parliament doesn’t opted as presented. Seconded by Bryan ture Program for the project of two driving. deliver, local news dies. Wingerter. Carried. new sewage lift stations and approve And, that if new priorities arise Bryan Wingerter: That the Accounts their budget change for the project as during the year, we can reassess and Google and Facebook are using for Ratification, Cheque No. 31308 to presented. Seconded by Bryan Wing- change focus and direction at that their power to scoop up 80% of online 31312 and CAFT Payments #288 to erter. Carried. time. Carried revenue generated by hardworking 296 in the amount of $11,427.47 be ap- George Pretli: That the Transfer Site Jim Bedi: That we do not approve journalists and publishers across Canada. Other governments are proved as presented. Seconded by Jim will not be open on scheduled days adding extra handicapped parking ar- standing up to the web giants and Bedi. Carried. when the combined temperature and eas to Main Street, but we do provide protecting local news in their Bryan Wingerter: That the Accounts wind chill factor is below -35 C one a temporary no parking sign for Prai- countries. Parliament needs to act for Approval, Cheque No. 31313 to hour prior to being open, according to rie Community Endeavours Inc. to be on their commitment to protect the future of your local news. 31324 in the amount of $6,189.81 be Environment Canada Spiritwood and used in the parking areas in front of Learn more at approved as presented. Seconded by that a notice will be posted on social 112 Main Street for duration of arrivals levellingthedigitalplayingfield.ca George Pretli. Carried. media. Seconded by Jim Bedi. Carried. and pick-ups as required. Seconded by Bryan Wingerter: That the Financial Bryan Wingerter: That we support Kiera Andres. Carried. Statement for the month of January and identify the following as priorities Bryan Wingerter: That we send Neil News Media Canada 2021 be approved as presented. Sec- within the 2021-2022 RCMP Annual Gaboury to the Landscape Pesticide Médias d’Info Canada onded by Shannon Beaulac. Carried. Performance Plan: Applicator Course offered through Jim Bedi: That the value of the rec 1. Traffic Safety - Speeding in a school Praise & Worship Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. 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