SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 87 NO. 50 PMR #40007604 Spiritwood, Saskatchewan Thursday, December 12, 2019 www.spiritwoodherald.com Fun and festivity at the Family Skate Hot chocolate, festive cookies, and a bit of warmth were available free of charge in the lobby of the Spiritwood Recreation Centre on what turned out to be a rather chilly Sunday, Dec. 8. With the tempera- tures outside dropping close to -20º C many opted to take their kids for a spin on the ice at the local rink for the Family Christmas Skate put on by SARCS. Between 50-60 adults and children of all ages were out ripping around the ice and having a blast. Some were just learning, while others were showing off some fancy spins they picked up at figure skating or rocketing down the ice to show off their speed. (Right) All ages were out for the Family Christmas Skate put on by SARCS. Constituency dinner sets stage for 2020 election By Jordan Twiss stituency since the 2016 provincial elec- “It gives me confidence as we go to be invested in the services that people The Shellbrook Community Hall was tion, the event also served as an unoffi- through this Christmas season and get expect from their provincial government, filled to capacity and decked out in green cial kick-off to the campaigning that will into the next year that we are on the right such as healthcare, education, and infra- and yellow on Saturday evening, when take place throughout 2020 in the lead- track in this province.” structure. Premier Scott Moe and a handful of Sas- up to the Nov. 2 general election. That “right track”, Moe elaborated, fol- Further emphasizing the province’s katchewan Party MLAs were in atten- Speaking to the audience following din- lows the Sask. Party’s recipe for growth growth since the Sask. Party took power dance for a special constituency dinner. ner, Moe said he was encouraged by the and success in the province: growing the in 2007, Moe said that the value of the Put on by the Rosthern-Shellbrook Sas- turnout and the support from his con- economy, creating investment that pro- province’s exports has grown to $30 bil- katchewan Party Constituency Associa- stituents. vides jobs in communities, and attracting lion from $16 billion in just ten years. tion, the soirée included a meal catered “It’s so great for us to bear witness to people to move to, and stay in, the prov- He added that the goal over the next de- by Neighbourhood Caterers, and featured so many people choosing to come out ince. cade is to grow that value to $35 or $40 an intimate fireside chat with Moe, Dep- and engage with us on an evening like Citing the province’s unprecedented or $45 billion, so that the province can uty Premier Gordon Wyant, and Minister this. We’re getting close to the Christmas population growth over the past decade, reach an ambitious goal of growing the of Agriculture Lyle Stewart. season, and there’s a lot to do with your Moe said that this creates more opportu- population to 1.4 million people. 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In discussing what stand in stark opposi- While the agri-food “If you care about cli- made him decide to run tion to Prime Minister industry is undeniably mate change and how as an MLA in 2011, Moe Justin Trudeau’s Liberal a key piece of the prov- we’re treating the en- said he was inspired by Federal government, ince’s strategy to con- vironment, it would do his years spent volun- Moe said that taking tinue the growth that’s you well to buy your teering locally and in such a combative stance been seen over the past next boat load from the the region, and by the isn’t his “go-to place.” decade, Moe says the province of Saskatch- very things that make Instead, he says he province’s energy sector ewan because of how it’s the communities in this prefers to collaborate, also has an important produced. That is the area strong. to get everyone in the role to play and touted it message I bring to your “Our rural commu- room to share their as “one of the most sus- customers, whatever in- nities don’t succeed in opinions and hopefully tainable industries in dustry you’re in.” spite of anyone. We suc- arrive at a direction. He the world.” Following his opening ceed or fail together,” he added that he hopes that “We can be very proud remarks, Moe invited said. “I could very quick- a more collaborative of what we do in our Wyant and Stewart up ly see that if we were approach with Ottawa industries here in this on stage for a fireside going to have a strong will be feasible now that province. We do it bet- chat. With Wyant pos- community where I live, Chrystia Freeland has ter, cleaner, and as af- ing the questions, Moe we needed strong com- been named Minister of fordable as anybody else and Stewart shared munities in the region, Intergovernmental Af- can on earth,” he said, their thoughts on a wide and we needed to work fairs. promising to continue range of topics that were together to do that.” Speaking of direc- delivering this mes- both serious and light- Though the past two tions, Moe, when asked sage on the national and hearted. years have seen Moe about whether he’d made any decisions he regretted since taking office, stopped short of Premier Scott Moe talks to the crowd at a constitu- naming a mistake. ency dinner held in Shellbrook on Saturday. However, he did admit that all governments are imperfect in their own ways, and that his Sask. Party government is no different. “We’re just a bunch of people in a room trying to make the best deci- sions that we can with the experience that we have, and the informa- tion that we have,” he said. “We don’t get it right all the time. We need to be reasonable The Shellbrook Community Hall was full Saturday evening, when Premier enough so that when Scott Moe hosted a con- we don’t get it right, we Premier Scott Moe (right) talks to Lyle Banda and stituency dinner. change it.” Trevor Boettcher ahead of his fireside chat. Pest Control Officer – District #33 District #33 Rat Eradication Program has an employment From our family to yours... opportunity available for a Pest Control Officer/s (PCO). Advertising Deadline is The PCO/PCOs will be responsible for rat eradication in the Rural Municipalities of Big River, Canwood, Shellbrook & Leask from May to October each year. The position can be Friday 5:00 p.m. awarded to one individual and encompass all of the above municipalities or awarded to more than one individual and be Merry specific to a municipality/municipalities. The PCO will be required to inspect all rural sites within each municipality. In addition, PCOs will be required to attend to calls within any urban municipality located within the boundaries of For Sale the above rural municipalities. Christmas Mentoring and technical guidance for new and existing appointed PCOs is provided by SARM Rat Control Technical Advisors on a case by case basis. Days and hours (approx. BELBUTTE HALL & LOT 300 hrs) of work are flexible and mileage (approx. 13,000 km) is paid at the rate approved by the board. The successful candidate must be proficient in English, Currently Taking Offers motivated, goal oriented & able to work unsupervised. The position requires attention to detail, decision making, time management & organizational skills and written reporting. For information Phone: Requirements Valid class 5 drivers license Lloyd Johnson 306 883-2702 Supply his/her own vehicle or Licensed (or willing to become licensed) Applicants possessing experience and knowledge in pest Connie Gatzke 306 883-8150 control duties will be given preference. Finnley, Alaina, Jeremy & MacGregor Please submit resume complete with references, drivers Decision re successful offer will abstract, and a criminal record check to the District #33 Rat Program at Box 340, 218 Main Street, Spiritwood, SK., S0J be made by the Hall Board at a 2M0 or Fax: (306)883-2557 or email to [email protected] by 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 31st, 2019. For more information Jeremy Harrison, MLA future meeting of the Hall Board. please contact Colette Bussiere at 306-883-2034 or Gerald 201 – 2nd Street West, P.O. Box 848, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y6 Fillmore at 306-922-7907. Phone: (306) 236-6669 | Toll Free: 1-877-234-6669 | Email: [email protected] Hall and lot sold as is. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. www.jeremyharrison.ca December 12, 2019 www.spiritwoodherald.com Spiritwood Herald 3 Pretli receives Lions Twardzik takes Gold Centennial Award first professional bout with for member recruitment technical knock out and retention Stuart Twardzik wins his first professional boxing bout.