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Muskowekwan First Nation New chief wants residential school to be re-purposed
By Alan Hustak Grasslands News
The new chief of Muskowekwan First Nation would like to see the last surviving residential school building in Canada repurposed as a vocational train- ing centre which would offer indigenous students a “traditional home based program.” But Jamie Wolfe says no decision will be taken about the future of the aging building before the entire community is consulted. The school on Mus- kowekwan First Nation, 100 km north west of Fort Qu’Appelle, was built in 1930 and closed in 1997. 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
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.
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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. Eligible se- niors automatically re- ceive this benefit based on the filing of their most recent income tax return.
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By Emily Jane Fulford Grasslands News
A group of avid athletes making their way from coast to coast stopped for a break in Melville July 15th, almost a month into their nationwide tour. 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. “Heat, Heat, and more heat.” is how Richardson described the recent weather obstacle. “It was 42°C the day we submitted the Coquihalla Pass. And 46°C going through Kamloops. So hydration and heat stroke have been big concerns.” Thankfully the group made it to Melville before being impacted by the smoke haze and poor air qual- ity that much of the south-western parts of Saskatch- ewan were facing that week due to forest fires near Prince Albert. The Cycle Canada team has been given warm wel- comes across the country including Melville, a stop that the organization has chosen before in the past. Melville Hockey billets needed for Melville Millionaires By Travis Longman Grasslands News
Hockey season will be here before we know it and fans will soon re- turn to their happy place, watch- ing games at the Horizon Credit Union Centre. Before that happens however the players need to find places to stay. The opening night of the preseason is on Sept. 6 in York- ton and training camp will start at the end of August. The team would love to have billet fam- ilies in place ASAP. The team is in need of approximately 30 beds prior to training camp. That number will be reduced when the regular season starts. Having billets in place sooner rather than later provides a comfort factor to not only the organization but also the player, the play- ers family and also the billet as well. The sooner they are in place the sooner everyone can get in contact with each other and begin what could be a lifelong bond. “The boys need a bed to sleep in, they need a space to call their own and there needs to be food in the fridge.” Board member Renee Waldbauer says “I know people think they need to be home all the time and they need to babysit these kids but that’s not the case. These are young men, they are starting to get out on their own. They can look after themselves too. Now there does need to be pre game meals and warm sup- per meals. I think people think they need to be around all the time and that’s just not the case.” For each player the billet has the family gets $400 a month for groceries etc. and a season ticket to the Millionaires.If you are interested in becoming a billet contact Rene at 1-306-730-7334 or go to the Millionaires website www.melvillemillionaires.ca
Visit us online at www.grasslandsnews.ca or phone us at 306-728-5448 4 July 23, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News New Local Immigration Partnership to launch in East Central Saskatchewan
In September of this coming year, a huge step What makes a Welcoming Community? forward will be taken in creating welcoming and As the destinations of newcomers have begun to di- inclusive communities throughout East Central Sas- versify over the last decade and demographic change katchewan. Community stakeholders, community has made immigration a growing necessity, an em- members and the East Central Newcomer Welcome phasis on both attracting and retaining immigrants Centre Inc. will be working collaboratively alongside has resulted in an increased emphasis on the role of a new initiative called the Local Immigration Part- the community. The result has been an increase in nership (LIP) which will aid in creating welcoming initiatives to build welcoming communities. and inclusive communities in East Central Saskatch- The main characteristics of a welcoming com- ewan! munity are: Employment Opportunities; Fostering What is the Local Immigration Partnership? of Social Capital; Affordable and Suitable Housing; The LIP will bring together service providers, set- Positive Attitudes toward Immigrants, Cultural Di- tlement agencies, community groups, municipal rep- versity, and the presence of Newcomers in the Com- resentatives, employers and other key organizations munity; Presence of Newcomer-Serving Agencies across the municipalities in which we serve to create that can Successfully Meet the Needs of Newcomers; a welcoming and inclusive community for newcom- workforce development and by preparing employers Links between Main Actors Working toward Welcom- ers to Canada. to hire newcomers; Develop and implement a com- ing Communities; Municipal Features and Services The LIP will conduct research to identify potential prehensive and community-based strategic action Sensitive to the Presence and Needs of Newcomers barriers for newcomers and then work through its plan to guide attraction, settlement and integration Educational Opportunities; Accessible and Suitable Health Care; Available and Accessible Public Transit; partnership to remove them so newcomers can fully of immigrants and newcomers to East Central Sas- Presence of Diverse Religious Organizations; Social participate in the economic, social, cultural, and rec- katchewan; Increase the community’s readiness for Engagement Opportunities; Political Participation reational life of the community. The goal is for new- newcomers by promoting awareness about the bene- Opportunities; Positive Relationships with the Police comers to enjoy a smooth and worry-free transition fi ts of diversity and providing opportunities for locals throughout their settlement experience and choose to and the Justice System; Safety; Opportunities for Use and newcomers to learn about and share with each of Public Space and Recreation Facilities; Favourable stay in our communities. other. The LIP will develop relationships and innovative Media Coverage and Representation. The LIP will present an exceptional opportunity linkages between organizations to encourage inten- The LIP will evaluate our communities and see to reform the settlement landscape in East Central tional collaboration in an effort to share knowledge which of these characteristics of a welcoming com- Saskatchewan and broaden responsibility for the and build on each other’s strengths. This makes it munity need to be made a priority to ensure we are integration of newcomers. The LIP will provide a easier for organizations to successfully serve, hire attracting and retaining immigrants in our commu- holistic assessment of the barriers to newcomer in- and interact with newcomers, while feeling more con- nities throughout East Central Saskatchewan. nected to the overall community vision. tegration as they relate both to settlement services Help build Welcoming Communities Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizen- and mainstream public services. Municipalities and ship Canada (IRCC), LIPs are part of a Canada-wide communities, including stakeholders who are new in East Central Saskatchewan! project to increase the engagement of newcomers at to the settlement table (such as public institutions The partnership network that we are looking to the local level. LIPs across Canada are helping mu- and employers), are induced to play a greater role. create will be the LIPs greatest strength. All part- nicipalities take a greater role in planning for and The LIP will enhance the coordination of services in ners will have a voice and ability to help in creating guiding immigration and settlement in support of a areas such as housing, employment, education and a welcoming and inclusive community. The LIP is two-way process of integration. health and ensure that public services are leveraged currently looking for members from communities The main priorities of the LIP are to: Identify and to advance the social and economic wellbeing of new- throughout East Central Saskatchewan to volunteer eliminate gaps in programs and services for new comers. By focusing community actions and energy as a member of the LIP Advisory Council. If you are arrivals and immigrants; Consolidate community toward common goals, the LIP will create a culture of ready to advocate for newcomers and help create wel- resources and coordinate the delivery of services collaboration which results in more value for money coming and inclusive communities by being a mem- and programs for newcomers; Help address current as service providers work together to pool resources ber of the LIP Advisory Council, please email Edith labour shortages through strategic recruitment and and reduce duplication of services. Montesclaros at [email protected]. This article is a paid advertorial. Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 136 Boundary Ave. S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com Council Comment Council Meeting Mark your calendar for July 31st, when the Fort Qu’Appelle and District Lion’s The next Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Council meetings are scheduled for club will be hosting their annual parade at 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 22 and Thursday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Fort )ROORZLQJWKHSDUDGHWKHRI¿FLDORSHQLQJRIWKHQHZSOD\JURXQGVWUXFWXUHZLOOEH Qu’Appelle Municipal Building. held at 2:00 pm in the Fort campground. Fireworks display will be in the evening. Don’t miss it! Clean Your Yard Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Garbage Rules In an effort to restore the beauty and tidiness of our community, the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle is planning to increase enforcement of Bylaw 398, the Nuisance .HHSLQJ )RUW 4X¶$SSHOOH FOHDQ DQG WLG\ LV DQ LPSRUWDQW MRE +DUG ZRUNLQJ $EDWHPHQWE\ODZ7KHE\ODZJLYHVWKH7RZQWKHDELOLW\WR¿QHRIIHQGLQJSURSHUW\RZQHUVDQG members of the Town staff collect garbage from homes and businesses every occupants who allow their yards to become untidy, fail to cut their grass, and/or let week. Businesses and residents have an obligation to assist the Town with garbage their weeds get out of control. Offending property owners and occupants will be issued FROOHFWLRQ %\ODZ A Bylaw of the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle to establish and regulate a scavenging system for the warnings but if the properties are not cleaned up promptly, tickets will be issued or the proper collection and disposal of garbage, clearly sets out these responsibilities. 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Initiative Reporter It’s similar to if you were to take a mo- amination team has worked very hard So that’s another thing, whereas if you Grasslands News torcycle test, the examiner travels be- to address those backlogs. One of the were to go out to the smaller locations, hind you. reasons we’re able to do that is because you might not have that backup avail- “It takes longer to do it this way they centralized the testing in the 14 able.” While a lot of things have returned because there’s video review after the locations throughout the province so What will be the determining factor to normal or are returning to normal fact. So normally when you would take that it reduces the travel time and other in resuming service to the 45 satellite since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, a road test with the instructor in your factors involved in serving the satellite clinics around the province? one thing that has not returned to nor- vehicle you would find out right at the centres and it maximizes the time they “It will be in line with public health mal is driver testing. end of that road test did you pass, did can spend conducting those tests.” orders and recommendations,” said Mc- Since March of 2020, people have not Testing will resume you fail, and so for the trail vehicle Murchy. “So when the public health had the opportunity to have a road test method, yes it did take longer. A typical in satellite centres authority is no longer recommending at SGI’s satellite testing sites across Sas- test in pre-pandemic times, the regular McMurchy says testing will resume against travelling across the province, katchewan. way, it’s about a half hour block that in satellite centres at some point. I think that will be when we can look at There was no driver testing in Sas- we set aside and at the start of the new “It will resume, but we don’t have a delivering those services in those loca- katchewan at one point, and currently system I think it was close to two hours date,” he said. “When the pandemic sub- testing is limited to 14 sites in the prov- because there was also instalation and sides and public health authorities are tions again. ince, while Moosomin and 44 other sat- de-instalation and extra instructions no longer recommending reduced travel- “The other thing is, in some of those ellite centres around the province have for the camera because it’s actually the ling across the province or there aren’t cases, the actual locations where they not had any testing for more than a applicant that installs the camera and these restrictions, SGI absolutely looks operated out of aren’t available for a year. then you have to sanitize things and forward to again delivering services in number of reasons. They might be used “In mid-March of 2020, testing was then build in time for the person to re- the 45 satellite locations that we did pre- by the local community in relation to actually suspended and then when class view the footage. So we got that down to viously, including Moosomin,” he said. the pandemic, and that might be a factor one and three testing resumed in April about an hour. So yes, it does take extra “When we have examiners go to the depending on how it gets opened up. 2020 there was testing offered in a select time to do it this way. satellite locations, that travel time is “But as we see those vaccine rates number of locations,” says Tyler Mc- “What happened was in-vehicle test- part of their work day. By completing rise and as we move through the differ- Murchy of SGI. ing resumed in September and October the testing in only the 14 testing loca- ent stages, we’ll take our cue from our “Then class five tests, and tests for in stages but those tests still actually tions, SGI is able to deliver the largest public health authority experts. SGI has those working in health care or agricul- take a little bit longer because there’s number of exams and keep wait times always been about safety. We promote ture, resumed in early May of 2020 and some additional hand sanitizing and to a minimum and that was one really traffic safety, and we are very big on then we brought back testing for class instructions, but they’re quicker than significant pressure. employee safety as well. It’s always been five, class four and class two and mo- the tests involving the trail vehicle. “A lot of people were very concerned an employee safety focused culture for torcycle and school buses basically and However, when there are increases in about the prospect of having to wait 14 the company, so for that reason and the it opened up for everybody on June 25 positive COVID-19 cases in areas of the weeks for a test, so our driver examina- fact that there is only so much physical of 2020. province, examiners revert back to the tion team really did make a priority of distancing you can do in a vehicle, we “So when it first came back though, trail vehicle method, so less exams are trying to bring down those wait lists had limited the number of testing cen- SGI resumed testing with an innovative able to be conducted that day. At any and deliver the tests. We certainly ap- tres. trail vehicle method. It involves the given time there are usually some of preciate the patience that our customers “But we absolutely understand there examiner following behind the student those 14 locations that are undertaking have displayed as we try to bring these are people who would like these services and if that student requires a super- the trail vehicle method. tests to them but we do also have to re- to be brought back to their town and we vising driver like class five does, the “So the way we’re doing tests now ally consider examiner and customer are looking forward to the day where examiner gives them instructions via takes longer. We have hired additional safety as well. So having our examiners we’re able to do that. When testing re- bluetooth and there’s a dash cam that staff and have had our staff working a travelling to different locations, keeping captures the view out the front window lot of overtime to deal with the demand. in mind in some cases they are going to sumed in April 2020 and there were and into the cab as well to prevent the And we had a very significant backlog be in the vehicle with people, that’s a long waits, one of the priority groups supervising driver from providing any when testing resumed because every- concern as well. So we want to do what that were able to book tests first were, kind of assistance to the applicant. body basically got their tests cancelled we can to keep them safe. in addition to health care workers, ag- “A student takes a test in their own and so we had to work our way through- “Another reason we limited the num- riculture workers because we wanted to vehicle, and then there is an SGI vehicle out that backlog. In some locations, we ber of locations is if a driver examiner make sure that they could operate on the examiner would be following behind were as high as 14 weeks behind. In reg- is in a situation where they are required the farm, if there were kids working on in. ular times, in really big centers they can to self-isolate because maybe they’ve the family farm so they could have their “When we brought back testing that be upwards of eight to 10 weeks in some been exposed by a customer. By hav- license in time for seeding and then har- way, it was something that SGI had locations but three to six weeks would ing the services more centralized and a vest. So that was something that was never done before and I don’t know if be the ideal and we’re pretty close to larger component of staff, you’re able to maintained throughout all of last year.” Directory
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“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” Climate change taxes have already eaten up $30 senior increase
It’s time that seniors became the squeaky wheel that home now costs over $3 for one’s climate tax and almost To add insult to injury, the billions of dollars federal gets the grease by voicing their concerns about their sit- $5 for the other. Now add in any rate increases that may and provincial governments plan to spend subsidizing the uations and made demands for more funding, just like occur in the next 2 1/2 years in services and products sup- manufacture and sale of zero emission vehicles, as well as everyone else! plied by the crown corporations, as well as all the other create the massive, cross-Canada infrastructure needed to Not raised to be unthankful or disrespectful, thank you increases in living expenses and I think I am probably charge them, is one of the most expensive and least effi- for the $30 increase per month in government payments getting close to using up almost the $30 again. Then you cient ways to reduce emissions. through the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) and the promise can add in the taxes on your transportation fuels, knowing A 2017 study by the Montreal Economic Institute called that this will continue as a standard for the next two years. that the companies that produce them are also being taxed electric vehicle subsidies (meaning zero emission vehi- This means, as a senior you have now been informed for their part of providing these dirty fumes that we pump cles) exactly that. “It’s just a waste,” a senior associate of a $30 per month raise for the rest of this year and the into the air. MEI researcher said. “Not only do these programs cost next two years. If the government wants to clean up the air, they better taxpayers a fortune, but they also have little effect on GHG For many of the seniors who have worked all their life start new incentives real quick. Electric cars are a drop in emissions.” and paid their fair share of taxes, I’m not sure if these the bucket for climate change. We will need to replace all Taxpayers’ money should be used in ways that are most promises should make one laugh or make one cry. the trucks, transports, trains, tractors, heavy equipment useful to society. I can bet there are more senior taxpay- While millions, and even billions, are announced al- and small equipment as they all have emissions. Watching ers who would rather eat healthy, be able to afford their most daily it really seems that $30 for seniors seems to the plumes of powder and smoke from the fireworks at the medical care or twould rather keep the thermostat turned be lacking in research or needs more badgering of the Calgary Stampede this week made me wonder – are they up to a comfortable level, and would rather spend their government to let someone know that $30 is not going to going to invent a battery operated fireworks to add to their money on keeping their communities viable and the ser- cover the increases created by the same government. The dream of a clean environment in the future too? Or how vices available than letting their government force them same government that is using finances acquired from the about the billionaires travelling into space! That rocket into saving that $30 a month to buy new electric car – or seniors, the people who are the backbone of the country. left quite a plume of smoke. electric furnace or water heater, lawn mower or whatever Without doing any real research, I know that expenses The new push for electric vehicles and charging sta- else may be needed to be transformed to a newly invented are going up in leaps and bounds. What used to be a $6.99 tions is nothing more than a waste of taxpayers’ money. form of battery power. box of cereal is now $8.99 and meat products are ridicu- For Trudeau to meet his greenhouse gas emission reduc- If a government can’t assist the majority of people, in- lous in price. Fresh meat is a luxury and even balogna is tion target for Canada’s transportation sector, 70% to 75% cluding seniors, with more than a $30 increase to allow a strain on some budgets. Yes, the cost of groceries has of passenger automobile sales in Canada will have to be them to live above the poverty line, then the project of risen enough that the food budget alone could eat up that zero-emission vehicles by 2030. In 2020, they totalled 3.5% transforming a whole country to live by battery operated increased $30 per month. of vehicle sales. As a senior, how many months of saving means so we have no emissions, is nothing more than a The climate change taxation has increased most ev- that $30 before you can afford to buy that new battery pipe dream – or as some would say, a nightmare. erything, including the power and energy bills. My little operated car? - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Moe, Saskatchewan Party surviving pandemic By Murray Mandryk and not only compared with other Political columnist conservative premiers on the Prai- ries. Arguably, Saskatchewan faces worse circumstances now than it did Four years ago, things were look- in 2017. ing as bad for the Saskatchewan In 2017, the province faced what Party as they have looked since it was approaching a billion-dollar took power in 2007. deficit and an economy slowed by This requires a bit of perspective. a decline in oil prices. The political This party is on an amazing histor- situation was made even more se- ical run. vere when then-premier Brad Wall By the end of this term, the Sask. — the most successful premier on Party will have enjoyed the third election-day and the most popular longest streak of consecutive years premier since the invention of mod- in office in provincial governance ern-day polling — announced he was history. stepping down. At that time, there They have become Saskatche- was no obvious successor to the wan’s natural governing party. And charismatic Wall. not even a sizeable dip in popularity Flash forward to 2021 and com- in 2017 seriously threatened that. pare that political situation with the In 2017, the then leaderless NDP situation that Scott Moe now finds pulled somewhat close to the Sask. himself in. Party in the province opinion polls Moe is still staring down a world- — largely because it actually pulled wide COVID-19 pandemic. Notwith- ahead of the Sask. Party in cities standing substantial progress in worried about the economic problems that lie per cent of province’s entire GDP. like Regina. However, the Sask. Par- reducing case numbers, Saskatch- ahead. Yet through all this, Moe remains among ty’s substantial rural base would ewan still has more active cases After all, bad economic news quickly trans- the most popular premiers in Canada. And have likely meant another majority, per 100,000 people than any other lates into bad budget news. Last year’s 2020-21 there is little to indicate that his Sask. Party had an election been called then. jurisdiction outside the Yukon and rivalled the 2016-17 budget when it came to the has lost much popularity since the October What 2017 tells us, however, is Manitoba. And we have the highest size of the deficit and this year’s 2021-22 deficit election. that governments facing harsh cir- percentage of unvaccinated people is nearly double last year’s deficit. It might partly have something to do with cumstances are governments that in the country. This has not been lost on the bond rating current NDP leader Ryan Meili’s struggles to are politically vulnerable. This Moreover, Saskatchewan lost agencies. connect with most Saskatchewan people. The is clearly the case in Alberta and 6,500 jobs from May to June — a Moody’s of New York has already lowered contrast with Moe as clearly favoured by the Manitoba where Premiers Jason time of a year when the number of Saskatchewan’s credit score. DBRS Morning- Sask. Party. Kenney’s and Brian Pallister’s working people in this province usu- star kept Saskatchewan at its current rating It also has something to do with Wall mak- respective conservative-minded ally skyrockets. and even offered optimism that the Sask. ing tough, unpopular decisions in 2017 by administrations could quite reason- Reopening in July will certainly Party government was “laying the ground- increasing taxes and reducing services – deci- ably fall to the NDP. encourage job hiring, but the econ- work for a strong recovery once the pandemic sions that Moe has so far avoided. What it doesn’t really explain is omy remains a big problem. Not- subsides.” That said, the bond-rating agency But the simply reality is, Moe is surviving why Sask. Party Premier Scott Moe withstanding a recovery in oil also observed that adding $3.1 billion in public the COVID-19 pandemic — the worse situation continues to do phenomenally well prices, a drought should have us all debt in the last two years was equivalent to 3.7 his government has faced — better than most.
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By Elaine Ashfield cattle herd. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) program. Grasslands News says it is hearing reports from ranchers across the “The Government of Saskatchewan is looking at all country who say they may have to sell off up to 40 per the options available to support the producers at this cent of their herds before winter as they know they time,” Marit said. A summer so far marred with day after day of ex- are facing a shortage of feed for them. Marit said the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Cor- tensive high temperatures, high humidex and lack of The shortage of hay is already starting to see ranch- poration (SCIC) is currently working with producers precipitation has led to dry conditions that have not ers bidding instead of buying at a set price per bale for to ensure damaged crops intended for harvest can be been seen in some areas during the past three decades. any available sales of hay. put to alternative uses such as silage, baling or graz- Crops are prematurely drying down because of heat Agriculture Minister David Marit announced some ing. stress, and even significant rainfall will probably not drought relief last Wednesday through additional in- SCIC will also be doubling the low yield appraisal help irreparable crop damage going forward. surance supports for farmers, and will allow grain threshold values, for customers who salvage severely The Ministry of Agriculture stated in its crop re- farmers with crop insurance to write off crops that damaged crops for feed. port already one month ago on June 8 that although have been damaged by sun and heat. “We encourage grain producers to work with neigh- the dry heat has allowed crops to advance, yield poten- Cattle ranchers will then be able to go in and sal- bouring livestock producers to make feed available,” tial and crop quality will be impacted. vage what they can for feed. Saskatchewan is also pro- Marit said. Crops planted for grazing that didn’t germinate, viding more funding for water projects like wells and The Government of Saskatchewan said it also for- dugouts or watering holes on farms are drying out, dugouts. mally requested the federal government designate the becoming algae covered or becoming alkaline which “Between April 1, 2021 and Oct. 31, 2021, the maxi- entire province as eligible for the Livestock Tax Defer- is poisonous to cattle, are creating problems in sev- mum rebate will be tripled to $150,000. The first $50,000 ral program, to assist producer who may need to liqui- eral areas. Grasshoppers have invaded some parts of will be based on a 50-50 cost-share and the remaining date some of their herd due to feed or water shortages. the country and municipalities have declared states of $100,000 will be on a 70-30 government-producer cost- Agriculture minister Marit is encouraging pro- agricultural disaster while the ranchers say they are share,” Marit said. ducers to take advantage of the provinces existing running out of hay. The CCA and other farm groups are pushing for programs, primarily the business risk management The problem is so widespread that concerns are other provinces to follow suit. They are also calling for programs under Crop Insurance, AgriStability and being raised that it could result in a long-term reduc- emergency relief funding through the AgriRecovery AgriInvest. tion in the numbers of cattle that form the Canadian framework, a federal-provincial disaster assistance The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association also called on the provincial and federal governments for enhancements to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Cor- poration programs and the Farm & Ranch Water In- frastructure Program. The federal Ministry of Agriculture said it is look- ing at the request, and hopes to have more to add in the coming days. Producers can also call specialists at their regional Ministry of Agriculture office for more information about alternative feeding strategies, pasture manage- ment assistance with water testing and the interpreta- tion of feed and water test rules. Producers are reminded that the Farm Stress Line is available 24/7 for confidential support, toll free at 1-800-667-4442. Calls are answered by Mobile Crisis Ser- vices in Regina. Һ Planning on Selling Some Equipment or { having a Farm Auction? Need an apprasial on assets? 712 Lalonde St., Whitwood, SK – 306-735-4328 Give our Sales Manager, OR Trent Guenther, 515 Main Street, Kipling, SK – 306-736-5328 a call today 1-306-621-4739 !&1-2|*!;£!2&6£<1#-2+W$!
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By Shari Narine, Local Journalism cause even now, today, the Saskatche- Initiative Reporter wan government is fencing in wildlife Grasslands News lands at an alarming rate and that’s making our lands smaller and smaller that we can hunt on or practise our in- As the province of Saskatchewan herent rights,” said Desjarlais. verges on making land less accessible So for about a dozen landholders to to Indigenous hunters and gatherers give permission to use their land has through pending trespassing legislation, Desjarlais’ head spinning. a group of farmers and ranchers are act- It’s a reaction that Mary Smillie un- ing as a “counterpoint.” derstands. She, along with husband Ian “It’s really, really amazing,” said McCreary, hosted the launch event at Bradley Desjarlais, who is a member of their farm in Bladworth. the Anishnabek Nation Treaty Author- “I think we have to earn Indigenous ity. peoples’ trust. I think (Desjarlais’) wari- He admits, however, he wonders what ness is well-founded,” said Smillie. the catch is even though he was part of In 2018, a group of women started the launch event July 15 for the new talking about the need for landholders Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN). to better understand their responsibil- TLSN is a grassroots group made up of farmers and ranchers who have joined ities as settlers and the concept of hon- to share land that they farm. They ac- ouring treaty rights by offering their tively welcome First Nations and Métis land in the manner intended by treaties. people to practice their way of life on That it took three years for TLSN to that land. They have not gone through be concretely realized is not a surprise any formal steps with any Indigenous to Smillie either “because changing cul- organization in the province. They are ture is hard.” making their intentions known through “It’s a careful conversation (and)… the July 15 launch and a website. what we need to do is change our habits Land sharing sign %5(($1$.$7(5_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Land within the network can be ac- of thinking, our habits of communicat- ing and our habits of decision-making 0DU\6PLOOLHDQG,DQ0F&UHDU\SRVWWKHÀUVW7UHDW\/DQG6KDULQJ1HWZRUN cessed for gathering plants and medi- VLJQDWWKHLUIDUPLQ%ODGZRUWK6.DFFRPSDQLHGE\7UHDW\&RPPLVVLRQHU cines, hunting, holding ceremony, and on all kinds of levels in order to make other uses. reconciliation work,” she said. 0DU\&XOEHUWVRQDQG%UDGOH\'HVMDUODLVIURPWKH$QLVKQDEHN1DWLRQ7UHDW\ “I can’t figure it out. I tried. Yester- “So in this one, our habits of think- Authority. day I was at the launch and I was still ing, our habits of communicating, our trying to figure out. There must be an habits of decision-making clearly need have expressed interest in the endeav- from people in Alberta, Manitoba and to be updated. Our opportunity to move angle… because I grew up in Saskatch- our. Ontario who are interested in learning forward in a good way with Indigenous ewan,” said Desjarlais, who has been Right now, says Smillie, the land more. a bow hunter for the past 20 years and people in this country will take a lot of available, which is marked with signs, careful thought, careful communicating “It is an inelegantly simple idea and raised his four children on wild meat. is in the Treaty 4 and 6 areas, the larg- and careful decision-making.” that’s not to take away from the fact that “When we access our game and our est of five treaty areas in the province. Smilie says TSLN’s action was “set it’s going to be hard to do it in practice. roots in the province of Saskatchewan These are also the treaty areas with the out to offer as a counterpoint (to Sas- As Justice Murray Sinclair (chair of the we are accustomed to game wardens most agricultural land. katchewan’s trespassing law), an oppor- Truth and Reconciliation Commission) being called, being accosted, farmers to A directory of land accessible through kick us off their land,” he said. tunity for a different way forward.” said, truth is difficult, reconciliation is the network is now online on the group’s Even now, the provincial government Smillie doesn’t believe that the colo- website treatylandsharingnetwork.ca. going to be harder. That doesn’t mean is working to proclaim the tougher tres- nial views held by many Saskatchewan Protocols set out require the landholder we don’t try,” she said. passing law it passed in 2019, which settlers are unique. to be contacted before the initial visit; “I’m hoping in the future it will dou- puts the onus on hunters and others to “I think systemic racism is by its na- access by foot only; gates and fences left ble and get more and more farmers on obtain permission from the landholder ture is systemic and is (held) through- as found; and no open fires. board. It’ll be good for my kids and their before going on private land. out the population in Canada,” she said. Smillie says TSLN has also heard “It reduces our land, where we can However, since the July 15 event, kids in the future,” said Desjarlais. access our food, our inherent rights. Be- farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan Contractors and Home
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By Sarah Pacio katchewan. community. A grant of $1,000 is avail- Grasslands News “There are so many benefits to run- able for each group, to support program ning and walking, whether it’s enhanc- expenses such as running bibs or leader ing your mental well-being or toning honorariums. Organizers hope that South East Sport, Culture and Recre- your muscles or just getting the body after the training is completed, leaders ation District has launched a new initia- moving,” commented Joni Hagen, South will continue to host annual 5K events. tive designed to make physical activity East District’s Executive Director. “It’s Fitness 2J2 will facilitate a two-day “It’s about building healthier com- more accessible to Indigenous commu- also an opportunity to be reconnected fitness fundamentals camp in each com- munities,” Hagen said. “With the pan- nities. to the land.” munity that participates, and then pro- demic, everything has been in hiatus, The organization is partnering with She also noted that running and vide leadership training for individuals. so this is a good opportunity to get Fitness 2J2, an Indigenous company walking are an excellent alternative to Following a six-week training period, some outdoor programming happening based in Saskatoon, to offer an Indig- competitive sports because shoes are local leaders will then be able to host within the communities and get people enous Walk & Run program to First the only equipment needed. a 5K run or walk event in their own moving.” Nation communities in southeast Sas- The program is open to several First Nations including Carry the Kettle, Za- James Edgar gime, Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw, and Ochapowace. However, due to funding and capacity limits, it will operate ini- Watch the August Skies - Full Moon on Aug. 22 tially as a pilot project in only two or three communities this fall, with the goal of adding more participants next 7KHMoonDQG8UDQXVDUHMXVW WKHQHDUE\0RRQRQ$XJ ZKHQLWLVOLJKWPLQXWHVIURP(DUWK²D spring. Expressions of interest for the GHJUHHVDSDUWRQ$XJ ORRNLQWKHQRUWK- MarsLVVLPLODUO\FORVHWRWKHKRUL]RQDV OLWWOHRYHUPLOOLRQNLORPHWUHVDZD\,W fall session must be submitted by Au- HDVWEHIRUHGDZQQHDUWKH3OHLDGHVZKLFK LWPRYHVHDVWZDUGDPRQJWKHVWDUVRI/HR WRRZLOOEHYLVLEOHDOOQLJKWMXVWOLNH-XSLWHU gust 20. DUHMXVWWRWKHHDVWRIWKHSDLU1HZ0RRQ WKH/LRQ7KHEULJKWVWDU5HJXOXVLVMXVW $QGUHWURJUDGLQJOLNH-XSLWHUEXWDJDLQVW Anyone interested in the program LVRQ$XJWK /XQDWLRQ 2Q$XJ GHJUHHVDZD\IURP0DUVRQ$XJ$ WKHVWDUVRI6DJLWWDULXV can call the South East District office in - Uranus WKWKHWKLQFUHVFHQWRIDGD\ROG WLJKWFRQMXQFWLRQZLWK0HUFXU\FDQWKHRUHW LVSURJUDGLQJXQWLO$XJWK Weyburn at 306-842-2188, or email Hagen 0RRQLVGHJUHHVDZD\IURP9HQXVLQ LFDOO\EHVHHQRQ$XJEXWDWHOHVFRSLF ZKHQLWVWRSVWKHQEHJLQVUHWURJUDGH directly at [email protected] WKHZHVWHUQHYHQLQJVN\2Q$XJDQG YLHZGXULQJGD\OLJKWKRXUVPLJKWEHWKH PRWLRQ7KHEOXHJUHHQSODQHWLVDWLWV UHVSHFWLYHO\6DWXUQWKHQ-XSLWHUDUH EHVWRSWLRQ,IXQGHUWDNHQEHFDUHIXOQRW KLJKHVWSRLQW GHFOLQDWLRQ VLQFHWKH V GHJUHHVQRUWKRIRXUVDWHOOLWH7KH0RRQ WRKDYHWKH6XQLQWKHILHOGRIYLHZ(YHQ NeptuneULVHVLQPLGHYHQLQJLQUHWUR- HOLIDAY CLOSURE LVIXOORQ$XJVR-XSLWHUVKRXOGVWLOOEH WKRXJKWKH5HG3ODQHWLVPRYLQJHDVWZDUG JUDGHPRWLRQLQ$TXDULXVDSSURDFKLQJD Grasslands News will be closed for summer holidays from July 26 to Aug. 6. QHDUE\PDNLQJDSRVVLEOHSKRWRRS (DUWK·VPRUHUDSLGPRWLRQPDNHVLWORRN PLG6HSWHPEHURSSRVLWLRQ We will resume regular hours on Monday, Aug. 9 Mercury,VLQVXSHULRUFRQMXQFWLRQRQ OLNH0DUVLVJRLQJZHVWZDUG%\WKHHQGRI 7KH3HUVHLG0HWHRUVSHDNRQ$XJ $XJVWPHDQLQJLWLVRQWKHRSSRVLWHVLGH WKHPRQWKWKHSODQHWLVORVWLQWKH6XQ·V RIWKH6XQIURP(DUWK,WGRHVQ·WEHJLQWR JODUH DSSHDUXQWLOPLGPRQWKEXWHYHQWKHQWKLV JupiterLVLQRSSRVLWLRQRQ$XJ LVDSRRUDSSDULWLRQIRUQRUWKHUQREVHUY- PHDQLQJLWULVHVDWVXQGRZQLVGLUHFWO\ Wellness, Beauty and Holistic HUV²0HUFXU\KXJVWKHKRUL]RQDWVXQGRZQ VRXWKDWPLGQLJKWDQGLWVHWVDWVXQULVH² VRGLVDSSHDUVVKRUWO\DIWHUWKDW0DUVLV YLVLEOHDOOQLJKW7KHJLDQWSODQHWLVDOVR GHJUHHVDZD\RQ$XJWK(YHQWKRXJK LQUHWURJUDGHPRWLRQVRPRYLQJZHVW- Directory WKHRSSRUWXQLW\LVVOLPLWPLJKWEHZRUWK- ZDUGWKURXJKWKHVWDUVRI$TXDULXVLQWR ZKLOHORRNLQJIRUWKLVSDLUDWVXQVHW &DSULFRUQXV2Q$XJWKDUDUHWULSOH VenusFRQWLQXHVWRULVHLQWKHZHVW VKDGRZWUDQVLWRFFXUVZKHUHWKUHHRI DORQJZLWKQHDUE\0DUVEXWDWWKHVDPH -XSLWHU·V*DOLOHDQPRRQVDUHFDXJKWLQWKH Yorkton Hearing Services WLPHWKHDQJOHRIWKHHFOLSWLFEHFRPHV VXQOLJKW7KHIXOO0RRQSDVVHVGHJUHHV 1-833-583-HOME (4663) OHVVVRWKDWWKHSODQHWVDSSHDUWRPRYH WRWKHVRXWKRQ$XJVW #18 First Avenue North, Yorkton, Sask. S3N 1J4 HDVWZDUGFORVHWRWKHKRUL]RQ:DWFKIRU SaturnUHDFKHVRSSRVLWLRQRQ$XJVW Housing Available Your ears deserve an audiologist!
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The Prairie Arabian Working Western & Sport Horse Association (PAWWSHA) held their annual Beat the Heat Horse Show in Melville on the weekend of July 18th and the weather delivered what it prom- ised. As a result special considerations were made to ensure the safety of the horses and competitors. “Safety of horse and human exhibitors is very im- portant to us,” explains Executive President, Jade Anderson. “Our show started at 7 a.m. when it was “We had 15 entries this year which is lower than in actually quite lovely out and was completed by 1 p.m. the past, probably due to uncertainties earlier in the each day.” year due to COVID,” said Anderson. “This was our 3rd The events took place Annual Show. 2020 was cancelled due to COVID, but at the Melville and Dis- we held one in 2018 and 2019. We plan to hold another trict Agri-Park where the 4-H events were held in 2021 at the Melville Agri-Park again.” earlier this summer. Due “Our show is unique in While the name of the group may be the Prairie to the extreme weather, that it offers a great variety Arabian Working Western and Sport Horse Associa- the organization sched- tion, the competitions are not limited to that partic- uled the most strenuous of disciplines, and classes ular breed of horse. Similar to how wrestling and events so that they would within each discipline, all at boxing competitions work for human athletes, where take place earlier in the the same venue.” weight classes are separated so as to not create an day when it was cooler. - Executive President, unfair advantage based on body type, the same type of rules are set up for this competition so that all the The park and the event Jade Anderson coordinators also made horses have a fair shake. sure that the horses had “All breeds of horses compete at this show includ- access to water and wash bays throughout the event ing Arabians, Andalusians, Paints, Appaloosas, Warm- weekend to stay cool and keep hydrated. The result, bloods, Thoroughbreds, Friesians, Morgans, Gypsy a show that went off without any heat related issues. Vanners, Fjords, etc,” explains Anderson. “The judge What sets this particular event aside from the rest compares each horse to its own breed standard and Equine enjoyment EMILY FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS is that competitors have the opportunity to swap or what each specific horse should be capable of given its Jade Anderson, President of the Prairie Arabian try out different competitions and step out of their breed and body type.” comfort zone to try something new. The PAWWSHA is also an avid supporter of the 4-H Working Western & Sport Horse Association, was “Our show is unique in that it offers a great vari- Club, who they hire to supply show personnel and give in Melville July 18 organizing a unique horse show ety of disciplines, and classes within each discipline, local youth the opportunity to learn about what goes ZKHUH FRPSHWLWRUV WULHG RXW HDFK RWKHU·V GLVFL- all at the same venue,” explains Anderson. “We hope on behind the scenes of equestrian competitions. As plines. to attract riders interested in trying many interesting for the president, she was not able to compete this year things at one show. We have two arenas running with but had a very good reason and is looking forward to different classes throughout each day.” returning to Melville to take part in 2022. The main events that took place at this year’s show “I have competed in nearly all of the disciplines were Dressage, Sport Horse in Hand, Trail, Showman- offered to a national level, but am currently pregnant ship, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, En- and have a toddler so am not competing this year. I 1-800-222-TIPS glish Pleasure, and English Equitation. Each discipline can’t wait to compete at this show in the future with having its own unique set of rules and challenges. my own children because it is just so much fun!” KRAUSECARE PHARMACY 2019 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5 BHOK
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Bulls vs cowboys CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Wyatt Lavallee (left) lands hard after being bucked off while Dawson Shannon (above) outruns a bull he was also bucked off during the Pipestone Bull Bash that was held in Whitewood on July 16. Mils 2021/22 schedule released Bull Bash raises $7,522 By Chris Ashfield Grasslands News By Travis Longman Following the showcase, they have ries on New Year’s Eve and New Grasslands News a home and series with their arch Year’s Day. Up next is Humboldt rivals from Yorkton. In total the at home before the club leaves on Twenty-four of some the best bull riders in Can- Millionaires have seven league a two week four game road trip. ada were in Whitewood on July 16 for the first ever The SJHL and the Melville Mil- home games and five road league When the club returns home, Hum- Pipestone Bull Bash. lionaires now know when they will games. boldt will be the opponent. They Hundreds of people spent the evening watching be getting back on the ice. The Road games against Weyburn conclude January with a game in the 24 riders compete, as well as several novice rid- league released its schedule and and Estevan begin November then Yorkton, a home date against Battl- ers, before the top eight scores competed in a winner the Millionaires begin their sea- a three game homestand in the mid- eford then a home and home series take all event. In the end, rookie bull rider Blake son Friday, Sept. 24th in Weyburn dle of the month before concluding with Estevan. Smith of Abbey, SK went two for two during the against the Redwings; then the next the month with three road games In February the club plays just night, scoring 79 on his first ride and 87.5 on his final night the wings fly to Melville for compared to two home games. In five home games compared to six ride, for a total of 166.5 points. the Millionaires’ home opener. The December the club has four games on the road. This includes a three All proceeds from the Bull Bash were donated to Millionaires conclude September on Friday (two at home), three game home stand from Feb. 16- Wiggles and Giggles Daycare, which ended up receiv- with a road trip to Humboldt. games on Saturday (one at home) 19. In March the Millionaires will ing $6,322 from the rodeo and another $1,200 in pro- The Millionaires open up Octo- and one on a Tuesday. wrap up their regular season by ceeds from working the kitchen, for a total of $7,522. ber by hosting Estevan. Up next is After the Christmas break (De- hosting Estevan. Then hopefully This weekend, July 24 and 25, the 88th Moose a road trip to Kindersley and then cember 19-31), the Millionaires and a long playoff run, however only Mountain Pro Rodeo is scheduled to take place at the SJHL Showcase in Warman. Terriers play a home and home se- time will tell if that happens or not. Kennedy, SK.
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What out of that MLB All-Star There’s always some element of risk when it sports (from a Canadian’s Davies has become in game might not turn out comes to most sports, but that’s generally because perspective) — and now men’s soccer, Sinclair to be those hideous uni- participants may be injured during their chosen it’s time to list the top six. has been doing in spec- forms.” competition. (The six hlghlighted last tacular fashion for the • Comedy writer Brad While injury could be a real problem during the week: Roger Federer, Jay past 20 years on behalf Dickson of Omaha: “Sum- upcoming Olympic Games in Japan, I’m quite sure Onrait, Brooke Hendeson, of Canadian teams. Now mer Olympics start soon. that illness is going to be at the top of the list for Bianca Andreescu, Vlad- 38, the Burnaby, B.C. na- Prediction: by the time organizers who have decided to go ahead with the imir Guerrero, Jr., and tive has won the award the starting pitcher for they’re over NBC will 2020 Games. Tom Brady.) The drums for best Canadian soccer the American League in stand for ‘Nothing But That’s right, these aren’t the Olympics of 2021, are rolling, the anticipa- player an astonishing 14 this year’s All-Star game. Covid.’” but a little leftover action from last year that was tion is high and the eager- times. She is the world’s Apparently, there’s noth- • Kaseberg again: “NFL pushed back 300-and-some-odd days and will kick off ness to find out who ranks — the world’s! — all-time ing the Japanese super- star, Richard Sherman, on Friday. in the top six is without leading goal scorer in in- star cannot do. That’s was charged with five With the spectre of COVID-19 hanging over these compare. So, here we go: ternational play (men or why it’s ‘Sho-time’ when counts — including DUI games, this could be the weirdest competition on 6. Hayley Wickenhe- women) with 186. Sinclair the Los Angeles Angels and criminal trespass. this scale ever. iser. What an achiever! is a national treasure. play and why he is the They threw out the lesser Many high profile athletes have deemed their The trail-blazing hockey 3. Bryson DeCham- most compelling sports charge of impersonating a Cincinnati Bengal.” health more important than a medal, and have de- star from Shaunavon, beau. This is a list of figure in the world today. • Another Richard cided to let some lesser competitors take their place. Sask., is not only regarded ‘compelling’ people, and • Comedy writer Brad Sherman crack from While this is sure to water down a few of the as the best female player DeChambeau, love him or Dickson of Omaha: “A in the game’s history, but hate him, is certainly com- 12-year-old New Jersey Kaseberg: “In Seattle, fu- events, at least there will be the roar of the crowd ture Hall of Famer, Rich- to spur these athletes on as they strive for gold – her post-playing days are pelling. He has changed boy has been named a chess grand master. When ard Sherman was taken except there will be no fans other than those who raising eyebrows, too. She the game of professional I was 12 I was trying to down by a police dog and reside in Japan. completed medical school golf, using science and in 2021, but instead of human biometrics to figure out how to get my charged with burglary How will this translate to television? domestic violence and a saving lives in hospital drive the ball astounding new checkers board out of My guess is poorly, like every other sport we’ve hit-and-run. Sherman is a ERs, she instead veered distances, making the the box it came in.” watched continue in the COVID bubble. The games free-agent, but this latest into hockey management, game a matter of pitch- • Comedy writer Alex simply aren’t the same without the international ugly incident will make deciding to try to save and-putt for him on some Kaseberg: “Italy beat En- cast of fans, and the Olympics usually have the best him all but utterly irre- the Toronto Maple Leafs. layouts. His controversial gland on penalty kicks. sistible to the Las Vegas and most colourful fans in attendance, with the host Wickenheiser was hired methods and public spats Deciding a soccer game Raiders.” country doing its level best to put on a show for in 2018 as the Leafs’ as- with fellow golf superstar with penalty kicks is like • From Jack Finarelli’s them. sistant director of player Brooks Koepka have kept deciding a baseball game column on sports curmud- Japanese organizers have been begged by a panel development and was pro- DeChambeau in the head- with a bowling match.” geon.com: “(Bears QB) of 6,000 doctors to cancel the Games, and public moted in 2021 to senior lines — on the course and • Golf Channel broad- Mitchell Trubisky got opinion have suggested they don’t go off, but appar- caster Shane Bacon, director of player devel- off. married on July 3. Now ently, this group is pretty darn stubborn and they’re on Twitter, after Open opment. 2. Connor McDavid. we know he completed at going ahead anyway, you know, damn the torpedoes, Championship video of 5. Alphonso Davies. Like Oilers’ alum Wayne least one pass in his life.” full steam ahead. Tyrrell Hatton snapping Probably more famous in Gretzky, McDavid, aka • Headline at the onion. The reason that the games are probably going Europe, Germany in par- the Best Player in the a short iron after a poor com: “Conor McGregor to happen – and probably see more athletes than ticular, than in Canada, World, is can’t-miss view- shot: “Hatton running out Undergoes 3 Hours Of ever before miss or pull out of events – is of course, the 20-year-old Edmonto- ing. He performs miracu- of holes to complete the Surgery To Repair Frac- money. nian is our country’s best lous tricks with the puck Tantrum Slam. Flipped tured Ego” These games are already setting the organizers soccer player. Born in at higher speed than any- the bird, broke a wedge. Care to comment? back $25 million, making it the most expensive Ghana, Davies at age 17 one in the NHL, leaving All that’s left is kicking Email: brucepenton2003@ Olympics of all time, and they’ve got billions in TV was the youngest player defencemen breathless, your bag and breaking a yahoo.ca money tied up that they’ll only be able to recoup if ever to suit up for Cana- goaltenders shaking their tee marker.” the games go ahead. da’s national team, and heads and fans amazed. • Janice Hough of left- Melville Slowpitch Since the games will be televised, it wouldn’t now stars for Bayern Mu- 1. Shohei Ohtani. He coastsportsbabe.com: Schedule nich in the Bundesliga. hits. He pitches. He’s “Aaron Judge was among hurt to go over a short list of Canadians who could Game Time 6:30 p.m. end up on the podium. A Wikipedia entry says the top slugger in Major six New York Yankees Monday, July 26: Davies is “considered by League Baseball. 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And after heaval, we may find ourselves redefin- two years away from it, a lot of the guys ing and recreating traditions that we that are over 30 are not sure that they once carefully preserved. can put their bodies through that again. When that happens, our traditions This means that some of the most ex- take on a new purpose. perienced competitors are not going to Those things that have kept us rooted be coming back. in our past and balanced in the present So, there are going to be a lot of moment, now become our way forward. younger people with less experience For Jim and Leanne Lawrence and competing. At a rodeo like this, we can their family, the rodeo tradition that has have ‘novice’ events that allow young long been at the heart of their lives and athletes a chance to compete at their livelihood, has become the foundation of own level. Rodeos will always draw something brand new. young people to them, the allure will Rodeo has been Jim Lawrence’s ‘job’ always be there. But rodeos like this for much of his life. will help them grow and develop as ath- He began by competing in the rodeo letes.” arena building a career as a successful looking at what we could do differently those who want to compete.” Overall, I think that this will change and highly acclaimed bull rider. when we got to the other side of this He adds that this “reimagined rodeo” the way that people view rodeo and After retiring from bull riding, Jim thing. is appealing for both communities and build a bigger following around a bet- and his wife Leanne began a breeding One of the possibilities we started sponsors that might want to host such ter ‘product’. It’s not just ‘the next best program and established a herd of out- looking at was a kind of ‘elite’ rodeo an event. thing to being there’. The combination standing rodeo stock. The Lawrence’s where events could be live streamed. “Because we are concentrating on of a live event with live stream actu- also worked hard to build up their fam- We had run into IKS Videos Live at dif- featuring three key rodeo events (Bare- ally gives people a better version of the ily business, Prime Time Rodeo Incor- ferent rodeos in the past couple of years. back, Saddle Bronc and Bull riding) we rodeo. And people are willing to pay a porated, earning success as producers of They’re out of Regina, and they’ve done don’t need that big an area. That opens premium price for a premium product.” numerous bull riding and ‘rough stock’ several different rodeo events includ- the door for organizations and commu- Jim says that the “reimagined rodeo” rodeo events. ing the Canadian Cowboys Association nities to look at this as a possible fund- that was birthed out of difficult circum- Then last year, circumstances they Finals. They do a good job and they’re raising event. We can bring everything stances, has drawn his family closer to- could not have foreseen threatened to experienced at it. So, we thought that that they need to make a rodeo happen. gether. undermine all that the Lawrence’s had they might be a good company to get They look after filling the seats and find- “This has been an opportunity for built. together with. ing sponsors. As things open up more, our family to grow together in a posi- “The ranching sector is always fac- They had been basically in the same I think more communities are going to tive way. It used to be something that ing different challenges,” says Jim. “But boat that we were. They had been live see some value in this. Leanne and I were doing…with the kids this was something we never expected. streaming events like graduations and A lot of sponsors are ‘kicking the helping out when they could. Now, ev- Because of COVID, the rodeo events weddings. But they really didn’t have tires’ on this idea too. Some of them have eryone in our family is contributing to that pay our bills couldn’t happen. So, enough events to keep them busy and managed to come through this fairly this. Seeing this happen has been one of for about 18 months, we basically had they like doing rodeos. So, when my old- well. But others have been struggling. my proudest ‘parent moments’.” no real income.” est son Jesse approached them with our This offers those potential sponsors an- Ultimately, Jim hopes that the chal- But he goes on to explain that ‘clos- idea, they were excited about it.” other way to promote their business and lenge that nobody saw coming, may ing the doors’ was not an option. Jim notes that the goal was to not bring people back through their door.” have been the catalyst that brought “We have 175 head of horses that need only to allow people to return to rodeo As well, Jim says that this will allow about a new, stronger, rodeo tradition. the same care and attention, no matter but to provide better kind of rodeo event both of the companies involved with “We’re continuing to hold onto the how much money you have coming in. that might attract more people to the the project an opportunity to help those traditional ‘core values’ that make rodeo You can’t cut corners. sport. communities recover from the impact of good ‘family entertainment. It will con- And all of the horses on our place rep- “There are always going to be those COVID. tinue to be a portrayal of our western resent 35 years of careful breeding and moments when you see something hap- “One of our goals is to help people culture and heritage and honor our ‘pi- fine-tuning bloodlines, in order to have pen in the arena – and you wish that in these communities. They have been oneer spirit’. horses that are going to be stars in the you could see that again. This will give through some really tough times. We But if things had just kept on going rodeo arena. Every one of our horses, people that chance. Slow motion replays want to help bring back community the way they were, I don’t think that we whether they are a yearling or a mature actually let you see the things that you spirit and give people a chance to get would have made these changes. So, I’m mare, have a place in our future. So, we couldn’t see from the stands. I think together and have fun again.” optimistic that when we look back on had to dig down and keep on doing what that will be very appealing to people, On June 12th Prime Time Rodeo and this in 2-3 years, we’re going to be able had to get done.” particularly those who are interested in IKS Videos Live held their first ‘Resil- to say that COVID forced us to improve However, as they continued to ‘get the ‘technical’ side of the sport. iency Rodeo’ in Kennedy. Although it and those ‘hard times’ were what we the job done’ Jim says that he and his This also lets people get to know the was a quieter ‘premiere’ that it might needed to push us to do better.” family began to think about the future athletes who are competing in the rodeo otherwise have been, Jim says that the The next Prime Time Rodeo event and the ways that rodeo could be done a little better. 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FORT QU’APPELLE – 306-332-0555 WOLSELEY – 306-698-5000 266 Boundary Ave. N. 900 Front Street Matthews Funeral Home Melville’s only locally-owned funeral home. %UDQFKRI¿FHLQ:KLWHZRRG %XULDODQGFUHPDWLRQVHUYLFHVJULHIVXSSRUW FHPHWHU\PHPRULDOVQRWDU\SXEOLF 0HOYLOOH²:KLWHZRRG Mark and Gaylene Matthews and staff www.conleyfuneralhome.ca RAYMORE – 306-746-1000 116 Main Street PDWWKHZVIXQHUDOKRPH.ca Like and follow us on facebook for the latest obituary updates. www.grasslandsnews.caCLASSIFIEDS0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV July 23, 2021 23 ONE AD, THREE NEWSPAPERS: All classified ads appear in the Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times and Whitewood/Grenfell Herald Sun Patricia Ginnis Erwin Edwin Hahn Memoriam Card of Thanks Obituary March 21, 1957 - Oct. 30, 2020 Obituary Feb. 22, 1958 – July 5, 2021 GALBRAITH – In loving memo- John Williams (and family) ry of Brenda Lee Galbraith, Aug. would like to send a Big Thank Pat passed away peacefully It is with great sadness we 4, 1969 - Aug. 3, 2020. You to everyone who took part at home with family by her side announce the passing of Erwin in my 90th birthday celebration. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Edwin Hahn of Melville, Sask., Whether in person, a card or a phone call, it was all greatly appre- age of 63. who passed away peacefully ciated. She was predeceased by with his family by his side on The afternoon parade led by the her grandmother, Helen Ge- Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Fort Ambulance, followed by the age of 63 years. Fort Fire Department, Town of Fort rard; grandmother, Alice Cope; 4X·$SSHOOHFRXQVHORUVDQGVRPDQ\ her mother, Alma; mother and Erv was born to George friends and family will be a treasured father-in-law, Harry and Susan; and Pauline Hahn on Feb. memory. 22, 1958 in Melville. He grew Thank you also to Brad and brother-in-law, Baden. Braithwaite and Pam for the lovely She leaves behind to love up on the family farm north of dinner you catered at the Edgeley and remember her, her father, Melville. Farming was a part of Community Centre. his life at an early age after the –Sincerely, John, Mary and family Doug; her loving husband, Paul; 15-1p her children and grandchildren, passing of his father. Cal (Leah), Destin, Jayvyn and Jaycee, Aidan and Ashlyn; Dar- In 1983, Erv met Laurie (nee Grainger), and they were cy (Christine), Cordell, Justice and Sierra; Devin, Tye, Bo and married in 1984. Erv and Laurie enjoyed 38 years together, For Sale Lex; Colby (Ashley), Hunter and Hayden; three siblings, Cathy raising three children, Carrie, Terra and Dylan. When their FOR SALE – Necchi sewing grandson, Jayden, was born, Erv looked forward to spend- –Lovingly remembered by her (Greg); Debbie (Joyten) and Dale (Shelley); many nieces and machine, $35; cookbook collection, ing time with him. mother and dad, Arnold and Bev; nephews, as well as extended family and friends. $30. 306-728-5932, Melville. brothers, Darren (Marilyn) and Pat was born on March 21, 1957 in Grenfell, SK. She spent (UY HQMR\HG IDUPLQJ VQRZPRELOLQJ ODNH OLIH ¿VKLQJ especially with Dylan and Jayden,and, in the last couple Darcy (Desirae) and their children, her life helping others which showed in the many jobs and roles Reagan, Taylor, Andrew, Tianna years, growing his garden. He also enjoyed going on well- Garage Sale she held. She was a lifeguard and swimming instructor, First Aid (Ava), Tristan, Degan and Dawson. earned winter vacations, Cuba being his favourite. Erv was 5-1p and CPR instructor, Victim Services volunteer, and a Special a long-time member of the Melville ShowStoppers Snowmo- GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 24, 9 Care Aide at the Grenfell Pioneer Home. a.m. - 3 p.m. at 365 - 7th Ave. West, bile Club and supporter of the Melville Millionaires Agri-Fund Melville. Home/seasonal decor, She met the love of her life, Paul in 1972 and were married Project. He enjoyed his family, friends, reminiscing, sitting on June 28, 1976. Her greatest love was her family and espe- kitchenware, movies, books, dehu- DURXQGDJRRGERQ¿UHZLWKKLV¿UHSRNHUDQGDJRRGODXJK midifier, and so much more. cially her 11 grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. $*3526(('6 %8<,1*+($7(' 35(0,80 35,&(6 3$,' IRU '$0$*('&$12/$2QIDUPSLFN +LJK 3URWHLQ 3HDV After 45 years I guess we can no 1A TRUCK DRIVERS Fridays longer call you the ‘Water Boy’. REQUIRED: HEAVY EQUIPMENT Happy retirement Gido!! Love you! OPERATORS REQUIRED: Late model winch JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD trucks and trailers; motor scrapers, dozers, dump trucks and Lynsey, Ben, Ariana, and Leah excavators, graders, rock pups. Hauling heavy 1-844-GNG-NEWS trucks. Lots of work all equipment, gravel, and season. camp shacks. Camp job; R & B Wage negotiable. provided. Competitive Clean drivers abstract wages. Valid drivers a must. license req’d. Send resume and Send resume and work references to: work references to: Bryden Construction Bryden Construction )V_(YIVYÄLSK:R )V_(YIVYÄLSK:R :,(" :,(" Together, we are stronger and achieve more. Fax: 306-769-8844 Fax: 306-769-8844 ,THPS! ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ brydenconstruct@ Facility Sales & Admin (R-6394) xplornet.ca xplornet.ca www. www. Grenfell, Saskatchewan brydenconstruction brydenconstruction andtransport.ca andtransport.ca We are looking for a self-starter to join our team. As the Facility Sales & Admin, you will FIXLIWYTTSVXTIVWSRJSVSYVJEGMPMX]WXEJJEW[IPPEWXLI½VWXTSMRXSJGSRXEGXJSVMRGSQMRK calls and visitors. This role requires regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157 the delivery of high quality grain services. 9\YHS4\UPJPWHS*OPLM(KTPUPZ[YH[P]L6MÄJLY Key Responsibilities: The RM of South Qu’Appelle - No. 157 has an opening for the position of Chief Administra- • Receives orders from operations staff and customers, completes order forms and [P]L6MÄJLY;OLZ\JJLZZM\SJHUKPKH[L^PSSOH]LLP[OLYH¸*¹VY¸(¹4\UPJPWHS(KTPUPZ[YH[PVU receives payment for sales made. JLY[PÄJH[LH[SLHZ[Ä]L `LHYZT\UPJPWHSL_WLYPLUJLHUKHJLY[PÄJH[LVYKLNYLLMYVTH 1EMRXEMRWSJ½GI½PIWMRGPYHMRKXVERWEGXMSRWQEHIEXXLIJEGMPMX] YLJVNUPaLKJVSSLNLVY\UP]LYZP[`PU[OLMHJ\S[`VMI\ZPULZZHJJV\U[PUNVYÄUHUJL6[OLY • Prepares, edits and formats various documents, reports, spreadsheets and/or JVTIPUH[PVUZVMLK\JH[PVUHUKL_WLYPLUJL^PSSILJVUZPKLYLK presentations. Duties: • Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence. 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Posting Close Date: 7/27/2021 RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, P.O. Box 66, Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 4A0 www.viterra.com/web/canada/careers Fax: (306)-699-2671 - Email: [email protected] Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV July 23, 2021 25 Fort RCMP and fire department attend house fire By Trudy Senft ing resulted in a 36-year- conditions of her Condi- lay any charges. Other old female being arrested tional Sentence Order. Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment Crimes Against the Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP and charged with im- She was held for court and Fire Department at- paired operation of a and appeared in Fort Reporting period: Person/Property tended to a house fire in motor vehicle, along with Qu’Appelle on July 12. July 9 to July 15 A break, enter and the RM of North Qu’Ap- a speeding ticket and a Two brothers were ar- Fort Qu’Appelle de- theft was reported at a pelle. On arrival the charge of having alcohol rested after a complaint tachment dealt with 128 residence on Pasqua First house was found to be in a vehicle. The driver was received about yell- occurrences over the past Nation. Several items fully engulfed in flames will be making a court ing and fighting going on week. were stolen and the front and was completely de- appearance in August. near a residence in Fort door had been kicked in stroyed. The three oc- Traffic Investigation of a two Qu’Appelle. The boys resulted in a warning and to gain entry. This inci- cupants of the house A motor vehicle col- vehicle collision in Fort were both under the in- ticket being given to the dent is still under inves- escaped with no injury. lision was reported Qu’Appelle resulted in a fluence of alcohol so were 26-year-old female driver. tigation. The cause of the fire is where one of the vehi- ticket being issued to a arrested and lodged in de- The ticket was issued A complaint was re- still under investigation. cles suffered quite a bit 19-year-old male for pass- under the Traffic Safety tachment cells. ceived of a theft of tools of damage. The driver of ing to the right of a vehi- Act for passing to the A report was received and an air filter from the offending vehicle, a cle when not authorized right of a vehicle when about a male that was a farmer’s tractor left Dale’s Painting 17-year-old female, was to do so under the Traffic not authorized to do so. passed out on a deck at a in a field in the RM of charged with holding, Safety Act. residence in Fort Qu’Ap- 306-728-4392 Mischief Tullymet. The theft had viewing, using electronic Members were called pelle. The male was not occurred earlier in the 602 - 8th Ave. W. communication equip- to the break and enter in A 29-year-old male was an occupant of that resi- week. Investigation into Melville ment under the Traffic progress on a property arrested for breach of dence. Members attended this incident is on-going. tfn/2nd Safety Act. north of Balcarres. When peace after occupants of a and arrested a 52-year-old Members and EMS they arrived, a vehicle left home reported him being male for being drunk in a attended the scene of a the premises and eventu- under the influence of al- public place. single vehicle motorcy- ally was stopped by mem- cohol and swinging a golf Members were called FARM ONLINE cle accident. The wheel bers. The 24-year-old male club around and scaring to a large fight that was of the motorcycle hit the driver was arrested and those inside the house. occurring in Fort Qu’Ap- AUCTION SALE sharp drop-off on the new charged with multiple of- The complainants did not pelle. On arrival at the asphalt and was unable fences including impaired wish to have any charges residence they were ad- Clarence and Darlene Woloshyn - Fenwood, SK to correct the bike which operation of a motor ve- laid. vised a 24-year-old male Starts: Monday, July 26 - 9 a.m. ended up in the ditch. No hicle, flight from police A report was received had kicked in their door Closes: Thursday, July 29 - 1 p.m. injuries for the driver, and resisting arrest. He about a person passed out and entered the home, Viewing Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25 however, the bike was is being held for his first near a home in Balcarres. but no one was fighting. Pickup 1-7 p.m. Friday, July 30 not driveable and had to court appearance in Fort Members attended and The male had left the res- Directions: from Fenwood 1/2 mile (1 km) west, 2 miles (3.5 km) be towed. Qu’Appelle. arrested a 27-year-old fe- idence and the owners of north, then the 3/4 mile west. Or from the Fenwood grid intersection A police stop for speed- male who was breaching on the 52 Hwy., go 11 miles (17 km) south, then the 3/4 mile west. A two vehicle collision the house did not wish to Contact: 306-533-0601 or 306-781-2101 ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION INCLUDE: TRACTORS: -Case 970 Agri-King diesel tractor, cab, dual hyds., power shift, 18.4/38 tires, wheel weights, 401 cu. in. engine, 10,385 38%/,&127,&( 38%/,&127,&( engine hours (2,500 hrs on rebuild). COMBINES: -MF 510 West- 5XUDO0XQLFLSDOLW\RI/LSWRQ1R 5XUDO0XQLFLSDOLW\RI/LSWRQ1R ern Special gas combine, 12 ft. pickup; -MF 550 Western SP diesel 5RDG&ORVXUH 5RDG&ORVXUH combine, gray cab, chopper, 10 ft. w/Melroe 378 pickup; -MF 750 diesel combine, grey cab, chopper w/10ft. Melroe pick up (no grain Please take note that pursuant to Section 13, Please take note that pursuant to Section 13, The pan). SPRAYER: -%RXUJDXOW(OLPLQDWRU¿HOGVSUD\HUIW " The Municipalities Act and to the Bylaw #2005-02 Municipalities Act and to the Bylaw #2005-02 of the s/n S2279, w/540G tank, auto-fold, 2 sets nozzles w/agitator (good shape). FERTILIZER SPREADER: - Ramboc 2584 fertilizer spread- of the Rural Municipality of Lipton #217, the Rural Rural Municipality of Lipton #217, hereby provides er, tandem axle, PTO, s/n 499S1332, 4-ton capacity. SWATHERS: Municipality of Lipton No. 217 hereby provides public public notice that the Municipality intends to close -MF775 SP gas swather,18 ft. w/canvasses; -MF 665 hydrostatic SP notice that the Municipality intends to close the road the road allowance located East of the South East gas swather, 15 ft. cutting table; -International #75 18 ft. p/t swather, allowance located South of Section 28-23-15-W2. quarter of Section 24-22-14-W2, East of Section new knife & guards (good shape). TRUCKS: -1976 Ford F 600 Grain Any person claiming to be affected prejudicially 13-22-14-W2. truck 4 + 2 transmission, 14 ft. steel B&H, roll tarp, 9.00x 20 tires, Any person claiming to be affected prejudicially dual gas tanks; -1991 Chev 1500 Ext Cab, 5.7 litre V8 EFI, showing by the proposed bylaw or that person’s agent has the 385,000 kms., cloth, tonneau cover, hidden hitch, running boards, opportunity to be heard at the next regular meeting by the proposed bylaw or that person’s agent has the opportunity to be heard at the next regular meeting fully loaded, some rust, P235/15R15 tires. PLUS: -6WRQHSLFNHUÀD[ of council to be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at buncher, tillage, grain augers, harrows, hopper tanks, etc. the Lipton Seniors Centre, Main Street, Lipton, SK. of council to be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com The Public Hearing will be held at 9 a.m. the Lipton Seniors Centre Main Street, Lipton, SK. for updated listing and pictures The Public Hearing will be held at 9:15 a.m. Frank Kosa, Sale PL #915851 – Box 17, Frank Kosa, Insinger, Sask. S0A 1L0 Administrator Conducted UKRAINETZ Administrator By AUCTIONEERING 306-647-2661 STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS We are still here to serve you, at a social distance of course! 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Ph.: 1-306-697-2727 306-740-7805 or 306-745-7226 Cell: 1-306-697-7749 Whitewood, SK www.friestallman.com [email protected] 26 July 23, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Grenfell’s summer celebration postponed again By Sarah Pacio celebration in Grenfell. to recruit volunteers from “Kickin’ Covid” and Organizers of the 5K Come And Go Cribbage Grasslands News However, the impending local groups in an effort scheduled for July 30-31. run and the car show on July 30. There will also removal of public health to expand the event to However, last week are optimistic that they be free ice cream sundaes orders prompted the town include a street hockey the committee announced can host their events in- at the Friendship Club on Grenfell’s traditional to postpone its annual tournament, slow pitch that the celebration would dependently at a future July 31, from 1 - 3 p.m. in summertime celebration parade, fireworks and tournament, 5K run, car be postponed again. date. celebration of grant fund- has been postponed again. games in the park. show, street dance and “We had to cancel ev- Following these an- ing that the club received Canada Day is typically A committee was other activities. The cel- erything, there was a few nouncements, town coun- for facility renovations. a time for community formed and they sought ebration was renamed things that got in our way cil decided to cancel the so we had to shut her all fireworks display spon- down,” committee mem- sored by the town, citing ber Mel Cole told Grass- safety concerns due to LANDFILL )25748·$33(//( Crimes stats down in Melville lands News. dry conditions and local Delays in the initial fire bans. 6800(5+2856 planning stage, along Although most of • May 1 to October 31 • By Chris Ashfield vember. “The COVID-19 pan- with feedback from com- the activities that were Monday to Saturday Grasslands News The Melville detach- demic has had an im- munity members regard- being organized in col- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ment said that through- pact on us all but I want ing the selected dates laboration with local Sunday Melville RCMP pro- out 2021/2022 their to assure you that the appear to have impacted groups were cancelled or 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. vided crime statistics for priorities will continue Melville/Ituna RCMP re- the decision. The commit- postponed, the Grenfell Closed Statutory Holidays the last quarter (April to include traffic safety, mains committed to con- tee has discussed options Friendship Club has de- northvalleywaste.ca through June) of the year drugs, community safety tinuing our policing and but a new date has not cided to continue with its which highlighted calls and youth and rural making public safety a been set for a “Kickin’ plans for the weekend. for both service and files crimes. priority,” said Adams. Covid” weekend. The club will still host generated by members while on patrol. In his report to coun- cil, Staff Sergeant Travis "BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS TO CREATE BRIGHT FUTURES" Adams stated that crimes and calls have decreased in 2021, with the detach- ment seeing nearly a 20 per cent reduction from IF YOU'VE GOT THE the same three month pe- riod as last year. “In comparison to the same period of 2020, we do see a slight decrease DRIVE... in total numbers from 415 in 2020 to 353 this year. Our total traffic numbers (are) 248 contacts last year to 120 this year,” WE'VE GOT THE BUS! Staff Sgt. Adams said in his report to council. Staff Sgt. Adams high- lighted that during the three month period, the detachment responded to two injury MVA’s (ac- cidents) as well as three other minor accidents. There were 11 reported thefts during the period, which is down from 16 last year and the num- GOOD SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION IS SEEKING ber of break and en- ters remains low with 10 calls received, six of BUS DRIVERS THROUGHOUT THE DIVISION! which were for residents. Crimes such as assault CALDER and threats decreased in CANORA the city to 21. The stats showed that CHURCHBRIDGE there were 111 traffic ESTERHAZY offenses over the three month period, 67 per cent GRAYSON were committed by male INVERMAY drivers. Two people were also charged for driving KAMSACK What we offer: while impaired. LANGENBURG RCMP members also MELVILLE Training responded to eight calls What you need: for fraud including five NORQUAY that were less than $5,000 Criminal Record Check PREECEVILLE A dedicated team and one that was over $5,000. There were also SALTCOATS Summer & all school two cases of identity DDrivers Abstract SPRINGSIDE fraud and one case of un- vacations off authorized use of a com- STOCKHOLM puter. "S"" Endorsement STURGIS Flexibility The stats also showed YORKTON that police performed 16 RResume wellness checks, had one missing person report, received nine calls for a suspicious person or ve- hicle, responded to one abandoned vehicle call, two animal calls, four lost and found calls and there were 12 false alarms. In his report, Adams also noted that the de- tachment does have one GET STARTED TODAY! vacant constable position that needs to be filled and CALL THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: 306.786.5505 OR that another constable who is away on mater- APPLY ONLINE: WWW.GSSD.CA/EMPLOYMENT nity leave is expected to return at the end of No- www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV July 23, 2021 27 MEGA FULL-PAGE SUMMER AD SALE If you want your business to get noticed, you’ve got to THINK BIG! August 13, 20 & 27 only! ALL FULL-PAGE ADS $300 each week or $800 for all Additional $75 for colour per week The Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Time and the Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER. CONTACT GRASSLANDS NEWS TODAY! 1-844-GNG-NEWS Ext. 230 / [email protected] 28 July 23, 2021 )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Blue Chip Realty SERVING MELVILLE AND AREA 269A Hamilton Road, Yorkton, SK Lisa Kirkwood Phone: 306-783-6666 Shawn Pryhitka Residential Specialist (DFK2IÀFHLV,QGHSHQGHQWO\2ZQHG 2SHUDWHG Agriculture Specialist 306-728-6789 306-621-9798 [email protected] www.remaxbluechip.ca [email protected] Melville Listings $30,000 $47,000 $54,900 $59,000 SOLD Includes Empty Lots on Both Sides of House 127/133 - 5th Ave. W. 327 / 333 - 6th Ave. E. 358 - 5th Ave. W. 321 - 9th Ave. W. Lot - 100 FT. Front 2-BDM, 2-BATH, 1,064 SQ.FT. 2-BDM, 1-BATH, 756 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 1-BATH, 918 SQ.FT. MLS®SK860852 MLS®SK850056 MLS®SK859185 MLS®SK858406 $62,500 $68,000 $129,000 $129,000 $134,000 NEW LISTING 367 - 8th Ave. W. 112 - 11th Ave. W. 317 - 3rd Ave. E. 210 - 5th Ave. W. 329 - 3rd Ave. W. 2-BDM, 1-BATH, 908 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 1-BATH, 798 SQ.FT. 4-BDM, 2-BATH, 942 SQ.FT. 2-BDM, 1-BATH, 1,392 SQ.FT. 5-BDM, 4-BATH, 4,200 SQ.FT. MLS®SK854474 MLS®SK863056 MLS®SK859794 MLS®SK857220 MLS®SK823956 $177,000 $179,000 $189,000 $214,000 $225,000 NEW LISTING 388 Scotia St. 143 - 6th Ave. W. #406 - 680 - 7th Ave. E. 330 - 1st Ave. W. 352 - 1st Ave. W. 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 948 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 1,608 SQ.FT. 2-BDM, 1-BATH, 827 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 1,089 SQ.FT. 5-BDM, 3-BATH, 1,089 SQ.FT. MLS®SK864231 MLS®SK849479 MLS®SK856654 MLS®SK858716 MLS®SK860850 $329,000 $379,000 $408,300 $19,500 Rural Recreation and Crooked Lake 799 - 1st Ave. E. 326 Toronto St. Agri-Park Road Lot 60A, Grenfell Beach Commercial, 7,980 SQ.FT. 4-BDM, 4-BATH, 1,385 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 2,199 SQ.FT. Ag Listings Lot MLS®SK839913 MLS®SK845015 MLS®SK850520 MLS®SK840906 $229,000 $312,900 $369,000 $45,900 PRICE REDUCED Crooked Lake Crooked Lake Crooked Lake Duff 163 Indian Point 99-20 Indian Point 115 - 1st St. Queen St. 5-BDM, 3-BDM, 2,144 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 2-BDM, 2,070 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 1,710 SQ.FT. 4-BDM, 1-BDM, 926 SQ.FT. MLS®SK859182 MLS®SK854900 MLS®SK846190 MLS®SK856117 $199,000 $100,000 $300,000 $499,000 Fenwood Ituna RM of Orkney RM of Wallace 154 - 2nd. Ave. W, 537 - 5th St. NE Land Acreage 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 1,216 SQ.FT. 3-BDM, 2-BATH, 1,242 SQ.FT. York Lake 5-BDM, 2-BATH, 2,432 SQ.FT. MLS®SK860853 MLS®SK823881 MLS®SK842430 MLS®SK817645