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Earlier this month the federal government desig- nated the property a National Historic Site where Canadians could learn “the full scope of our shared history.” Some former students want the building restored and maintained as a place of commemoration for all Canadians. Others want it torn down. Wolfe, 44, who was installed as chief on July 12, attended the school as a boy. “It is where I learned the system,” he told The Fort Times. “The reason why that building is still standing is because a previ- ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS ous council voted back in 1999, 2000 to keep it there New Muskowekwan chief as a reminder to the community of its past so we Newly elected Muskowekwan chief Jaimie Wolfe is given a hug (above) following his installation on July could move ahead to correct all the wrongs and move 12. Wolfe has said that he would like to see the former residential school site (below) – which has been forward. We have to be sensitive to the wishes of designated a National Historic Site – repurposed as a vocational training centre. the elders. We need their advice. We want the input from everyone who went there, no matter where they came from, before we start doing things.” The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations’ Chief Bobby Cameron was present for Wolfe’s instal- lation. Cameron said declaring the school a historic site is “a big deal. It should be preserved to some extent. The next step should be to declare it a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural (UNE- SCO) Heritage Property. But it is up to the band to decide. We support whatever decision the new chief and his council decide.” Chief Wolfe has served on council for 14 years. He defeated four other candidates in the election to replace Reg Bellrose who stepped down as chief after 17 years. As a youngster Wolfe survived drug and alcohol abuse and is regarded in the community as an exam- ple of a leader who turned his life around to succeed. His first priority he said is “to confront drugs and al- cohol. I also want to be transparent and accountable; I want to lead an inclusive nation of band members wherever they are. If we utilize the resources we have for this community, there is a glimmer of hope, not only for us but for future generations.” Wolfe said there is no reason that Muskowekwan can’t be- come a model community that exhibits excellence in governance, education, employment and community development. YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTS! '>@9;'1 29;!££!ধ32| Repairs & Maintenance | !ধ9(!$ধ32 <!8!2;''& £<1#-2+f '!ধ2+f £'$;8-$!£ 32;!$;@£'3+'£R Fort Qu’Appelle, SK f¤ff¥d-2(3W6-22!$£'|9!90;'£W2'; 2 July 23, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Pilgrimage of Thanksgiving on Aug. 22 Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at Kaposvar, SK By Alan Hustak Grasslands News Now that COVID restrictions have been lifted, a pilgrimage of thanksgiv- ing to the historic church at Kaposvar, south of Esterhazy, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 22, for the first time in two years. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption has been an important cultural and religious centre for Hungarian Catholics since it opened for worship on Nov. 19, 1908. The colony was founded in 1888 by Paul Esterhazy, who claimed to be a Hungarian Count and persuaded colonists from his native land to take advantage of free transportation offered by the Canadian Pacific Railway and settle in the west. Unlike most early parishes in Saskatchewan, Kaposvar had its own resident priests from its inception. A handsome 10-room stone rectory, which has been preserved, was built on the property in 1900 to house one of the first priests, Francis Woodcutter. The fieldstone church was built under the direction of three brothers from Belgium - Camile, Alphonse, and Lucien Pirot who were invited to Canada by their brother Julius, the res- ident priest at the time. The twin towers are typical of gothic churches in Hungary. The focal point of the interior is its large sanctuary, the distinctive stained glass windows which survived a hailstorm in 1951, and the statuary. Even though the church closed in 1961 and was converted into a museum, it has been the site of an annual pilgrimage each August since 1942 when the Lady of Lourdes grotto was built on the landscaped grounds. Pretender to the Archduke Otto, the pretender to the Austrian throne who had been exiled by the Nazis during Austrian-Hungarian World War II, made headlines when he came to Kaposvar in 1941 to raise money for his failed at- throne, tempt to regain the throne. The historic society, to preserve the church and rectory, was formed in Archduke Otto 1975 and a small homestead consisting of a log cabin, barn and one room school was added to the site. (above), in The complex was formally registered as a Canadian Historic Property in 1999. Kaposvar in 1941. 21075MM0 21075MM1 Senior Income Plan gets $30 increase Provincial News “Our government is the province.” Grasslands News fulfilling our commit- The maximum ment to improve seniors’ monthly benefit is an quality of life through our Effective July 1, 2021, increase from $270 per the maximum monthly increase to the Seniors month to $300 per month benefit provided through Income Plan,” Social Ser- for single pensioners the Seniors Income Plan vices Minister Lori Carr and from $470 per month (SIP) will increase by $30 said. “This extra money to $530 per month for a per month. Along with will help Saskatchewan two-pensioner household. this year’s increase, the seniors live more com- The minimum benefit will maximum SIP benefit will fortably and securely as also increase from $10 per also increase by an addi- they continue participat- month to $15 per month. tional $30 each year for ing in and contributing Saskatchewan’s Se- the next two years. to communities across niors Income Plan provides seniors with fi- Hon. Warren Kaeding PAg. nancial assistance to help meet their basic needs. MLA for Melville-Saltcoats The monthly benefit is Minister of Environment available to seniors who Phone: 306-728-3881 receive little or no income [email protected] other than the federal Old OFFICE HOURS Age Security pension and Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Guaranteed Income Supplement. 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It was a much needed rest stop after a brutal week of extreme weather conditions which blanketed the province. “Cycle Canada is the organization that makes this trip happen,” explains cyclist Andrew Richardson. “The trip is called Tour du Canada. We are all indi- viduals who just want to cycle across Canada, but do not want to carry our gear on our bike. So it’s really just a 72 day camping trip on a bicycle.” As a result however, the group must find camp- grounds situated strategically across the nation, all within reasonable cycling distance from each other. “We started in Victoria on June 22,” said Rich- ardson, “We will finish on Sept. 3 in St. John’s, New- foundland. There are nine riders currently. Two have Pedaling across the nation EMILY FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS already quit, but may rejoin later as they were from The Tour Du Canada Cycling group is making their way across the nation and stopped in Melville for an Quebec and New Brunswick. There were nine inter- overnight stay at the campground on July 15. The group includes, Matt Stackhouse, Richard Duliunas, national riders that did not come to Canada for the ride due to COVID restrictions.” Grant Flory, Len MacDonald, Allan (last name not provided), Jay Lymer, Andrew Richardson, Leo (last COVID-19 restrictions have been changing since name not provided) and Tom Walsh. the tour began and will likely continue to evolve as the group makes their way to the east coast. Al- though the pandemic was not the only wrench to be thrown into the works on this brutal, almost 7,000 km trek.