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EMILY FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Cowessess locates 751 unmarked graves By Sarah Pacio with Polytechnic to use ground-pene- sonal stories about the impact of residential schools. Grasslands News trating radar for locating unmarked graves in a cem- It has not yet been determined how many of those etery on the reserve. At an online press conference buried on Cowessess were adults or children from the facilitated by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous community, but many are suspected to have been chil- Following the discovery of 215 children buried at Nations (FSIN) on June 24, Cowessess Chief Cadmus dren who attended the Marieval Residential School. the residential school in Kamloops, BC, Cowessess Delorme informed the public that more than 600 un- Chief Delorme emphasized that it is not a mass grave, First Nation began a Gravesite Restoration Project marked graves had been located. but rather the unmarked graves are part of a ceme- on its reserve north of Broadview. A staggering num- Although the portion of land has long been known tery overseen by the Roman Catholic Church from ber of graves were found and the discovery has been as a cemetery, Chief Delorme acknowledged that its the 1880s until the 1970s. There may have been head- making national headlines. proximity to Marieval Residential School could be an stones at the graves until the 1960s and it is unclear Starting June 2, Cowessess First Nation partnered emotional trigger for individuals impacted by the res- why the Catholic Church removed them. idential school system. He encouraged them to reach out to the 24-hour National Indian Residential School Marieval Residential School Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) and asked others to be em- The Marieval Residential School was associated Election story correction pathetic. with the Sacred Heart of Mary Church, built in 1888 at “We ask of you listening that you stand by us as the east end of Crooked Lake. Along with the church, we heal and get stronger, and that we all must put priests established a school in 1899. Written records A news release received by Grasslands News that down our ignorance and accidental racism of not ad- were removed from Cowessess in the 1970s, but oral was published in the June 25 edition stating that reports indicate that children from First Nations in Richard Goebel was running as a candidate for the dressing the truth that this country has with Indige- southeast Saskatchewan and southwestern Maverick Party in the next election. It was later nous people,” Chief Delorme said. “We are not asking verified that the news release was not authorized for pity but we are asking for understanding; we need attended the school. The institution continued to by the Maverick Party and that Goebel had not time to heal and this country must stand by us.” operate under the direction of the Roman Catholic registered to run as a candidate. A rep for the party One step in the healing process took place last Church until the Department of Indian Affairs took stated that anyone may have intentions to run as Saturday evening. A vigil was held with traditional over in 1968. The residential school was closed in 1997 a candidate but that until they are vetted by the smudge and prayers at a tipi erected at the gravesite. and demolished shortly afterwards. It was replaced party, they are not official candidates. Grasslands Councilors from neighboring communities and mem- by a day school. news apologizes for the error in publishing the bers of the public joined Cowessess for a moment of unauthorized news release. silence at 7:51 pm. It was a solemn and emotional eve- - SEE COWESSESS, 24 ning as survivors and their descendants shared per-

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By Elaine Ashfield working in. 59 (degrees). That was the in terms of relief as overnight lows are when your body temperature rises to 104 Grasslands News end of the work day,” the resident stated expected to remain abnormally high. This degrees Fahrenheit or higher. on Monday. will make it even more difficult to control At this temperature, your brain, heart, Firemen were out on streets in the city the buildup of heat in homes without cool- kidneys and muscles can also become The temperatures continue to rise to and were providing spray from their lad- ing systems. While fans can be an effec- damaged, leading to serious complica- unbearable numbers in western der hoses situated well above people who tive means of reducing body temperature tions or death. and are forecast to be staying with us for gathered in parking lots under the cooling by evaporating perspiration, they can ac- In the case of heatstroke, seeking med- the next few days. spray. celerate dehydration in some cases. ical attention is an absolute must. Heat warnings were posted across B.C. The highway to Kelowna was also Experts urge residents to utilize cooler In addition to a high body tempera- and , large parts of Saskatchewan, closed that day due to a wild fire. The centers, drink plenty of water or sports tures, the symptoms of heatstroke include Northwest Territories and a section of heat has increased the wild fire threat beverages and avoid outdoor activity altered mental state or behavior, nausea Yukon as the weather office forecasts tem- immensely. during the hottest times of the day in the peratures reaching 40 C in some areas. and vomiting, flushed skin, rapid breath- Area raspberry growers say any cool- extreme conditions. The all-time Canadian record, set in ing and racing heart rate. ing by next week may come too late for A good rule of thumb but not always Saskatchewan at 45 C in 1937 was beaten their heat-ravaged crops, with one farm Difference between heat exhaustion true is that generally with heat exhaus- on Sunday by the Village of Lytton, B.C. posting on social media that its season is and heat stroke tion, a patient is sweating a lot, whereas when temperatures reached 46.6 C. Sixty likely over before a single berry has been with heat stroke, they’ve stopped sweat- heat records fell on Sunday in B.C. while picked. Heat exhaustion is the precursor to ing and are actually dry. many others in the United States were set a new record of 40.5 on heatstroke and is a direct result of the If heat exhaustion is suspected, remove also recorded. Forecasters say these re- Sunday with the old record of 37.8 set in body overheating. cords may be 1 in 1000 years. 1925. Heat exhaustion is identifiable by the sufferer from heat and cool them Forecasters say humid conditions The forecast for areas of B.C. are for heavy sweating, rapid pulse, dizziness, fa- down, if possible. could make it feel close to 50 C in B.C.’s mid-to-high 30 C to 43 C until Tuesday tigue, cool, moist skin with goose bumps This can be done by getting out of Fraser Valley and flood watches are in of next week when they will decrease to when in the heat, muscle cramps, nausea the sun and removing or loosening tight place across B.C. for the extreme snow- highs of 28 C and 29 C. and headache. clothes, misting the body with water melt that is happening on mountain tops In our areas of Saskatchewan, tempera- These symptoms may develop over or placing ice packs in the armpits and due to the high temperatures. tures are forecast to reach the high 20 C time or come on suddenly, especially groin. Grasslands News spoke with a resi- to the lower to mid 30 C and remain for at during or following periods of prolonged Additionally, rehydration is key. Con- dent in Penticton, B.C. who, on Saturday least another week. exercise. sume plenty of water and avoid bever- stated, “Holy this heat is not good. Down The searing temperatures are a result When heat exhaustion is not addressed, ages that contain alcohol, caffeine or high right dangerous. And still have 10 degrees of a dominating area of high pressure, heatstroke can follow. amounts of sugar. to go.” known as a heat dome, which is heating Heatstroke is the most severe heat-re- If you or someone else is experiencing “I took an infrared thermometer into up all layers of the atmosphere. lated illness and, without emergency heatstroke, seek immediate medical atten- the (construction) units the guys are The nighttime hours will provide little treatment, it can lead to death. It results tion.

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By Emily Jane Fulford its size, is a draw to the community. The resulting working in different areas and facilities including the Grasslands News need for newcomers expands into multiple professions, hospital. Working in a variety of wards from especially in the medical field where, on top of short- surgical to maternity to long-term care, she had the ages being felt across the country, the demand is often opportunity to grow her career. Cheryl also had the The City of Melville is a rapidly growing commu- greater in and around rural areas. As a result, it was opportunity to teach in the nursing program at Park- nity and over the past year, despite the pandemic, the no surprise that Melville quickly found a place for land College. The newest challenge was relocation in area has seen many newcomers as well as a boom in Cheryl in her field of expertise. the middle of COVID-19. real estate. This includes Nurse Practitioner, Cheryl “I am a nurse practitioner which means that I am a “I have always enjoyed nursing and look at my Kisters, and her family. registered nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing,” current role as one more way to provide care to peo- “My husband and I moved to Melville in October explains Kisters. “As a nurse practitioner, I see pa- ple in the community,” says Kisters. “Moving in the 2020 primarily for his work,” explains Kisters, “We tients of all ages in the clinic with any sort of concern middle of a pandemic is definitely challenging! We are picked Melville because we liked the size of the com- from prenatal appointments to newborns to chronic starting to meet more people as the restrictions are munity and the small-town feel that it has. We have disease management. My education allows me to pre- lifting and look forward to more in-person events and enjoyed checking out the different businesses and scribe medication, order lab work, and diagnostic test- socialization this summer! Our family has felt very restaurants and getting to know the community.” ing, and refer to specialists, as needed.” welcomed since moving to Melville. Both my husband The fact that Melville has a lot to offer, considering Kisters also has had many years of experience and I interact daily with the public and have both felt that Melville is a very inviting and friendly commu- nity. We are looking forward to living and working Some local Canada Day events postponed here!”

By Elaine Ashfield work in our community, 2021.” the planned fireworks Grasslands News some of them attend our The city council is also and afternoon activities schools, utilize our hos- encouraging the commu- that were planned for pitals, our facilities and nity to place a candle in July 2 have been resched- The City of Melville so on,” Mayor of Melville their front window or uled. These activities will held a special meeting last Walter Streelasky said. front step, or hang an now take place on Satur- Friday evening result- “They are part of our orange shirt in their win- day, July 24. ing in the cancellation of community, perhaps an dow in support of residen- These communities Canada Day celebrations extended community be- tial school survivors. join Lac La Ronge In- that had been planned for cause of distance, but we The Town of Fort dian Band, La Ronge, Air the city. are not that far away. Qu’Appelle also an- Ronge, Wahpeton Dakota The announcement They are our neighbours nounced on Monday of Nation, Meadow Lake and by Chief Cadmus Delo- and because of that, we this week that the fire- Flying Dust First Nation rme of Cowessess First chose, as a council, that works and parade orig- as other communities in Nation last week stat- they are grieving and we inally scheduled for Saskatchewan pressing ing there were 751 un- grieve with them.” Canada Day has been pause on Canada Day. marked graves found in Two other motions postponed to Saturday, Wahpeton Dakota the Marieval Cemetery, approved asked that the July 31st. First Nation Coun. Curtis located near the former mayor along with city The Resort Village of Standing stated, “I think Marieval Residential council to “establish Bird’s Point and the Rec- that every community is School, is what prompted communication with the reation Committee have different and they got to the City of Melville to leadership of local First also decided that in light come to terms with how cancel their celebrations. Nations in an effort to of recent developments “Some of (Cowessess plan a cross-cultural cele- and out of respect for the they’re going to deal with First Nation members) bration in the summer of Indigenous communities, things… All we’ve got to do is take care of our- Nurse Practitioner 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 selves, learn from each Cheryl Kisters took on a challenge relocating in the other and support that Canada steps forward at middle of a pandemic and was welcomed by Mel- BOOK YOUR this time.” ville with open arms. RENTAL Automotive and Service EQUIPMENT Directory

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By Sarah Pacio site already has 500kW of solar tems (RES) Canada and Awasis below 2005 levels by 2030. Grasslands News panels, an 800kW wind turbine Nehiyawewini Energy Develop- “Cowessess First Nation has and a 400kW lithium ion battery ment, a Cowessess First Nation been pursuing utility scale wind storage unit. entity. energy development since 2010. Cowessess First Nation contin- In 2020, leaders announced Known as the Bekevar Wind To be awarded the Bekevar proj- ues to expand its reach into the that the First Nation would be Energy Project, the new devel- ect in collaboration with RES is a renewable energy sector, adding adding approximately 30,000 solar opment will consist of approx- milestone for our First Nation,” to both its solar and wind energy panels (10MW) to the facility. A imately 40 turbines located said Cowessess Chief Cadmus production opportunities. power purchase agreement with southeast of Kipling. The site will Delorme. “We look forward to Investing in environmentally SaskPower was formalized last also include an underground me- utilizing what Mother Earth friendly energy projects directly fall and construction is expected dium voltage electrical collector has granted us, while working supports Indigenous principles. to take place this year. Funding system, access roads, a substa- “It coincides with our philosophy with RES to help Saskatchewan from the Investing in Canada In- tion, two meteorological towers, achieve the desired carbon reduc- to leave no trace and live in har- and an operations and mainte- frastructure Program (ICIP) will tion targets.” mony with the land,” explained nance building. assist with connecting the project Construction on the Bekevar Daphne Kay, the Community The turbines will supply 200 to the provincial electrical grid. project will begin in the summer Energy Specialist for Cowessess. MW of zero emissions power Its existing infrastructure has of 2022, and the facility is ex- “We have inherent obligations as to the SaskPower grid. This is provided the First Nation with pected to be complete by the end stewards of the land to maintain valuable experience for a new en- enough to serve up to 100,000 of 2023. it and go green.” deavor: adding to its wind power homes, and will support Sask- Earlier this year, the First Na- capacity. On June 17, SaskPower Power’s goal of reducing green- tion installed 803 solar panels at announced that it has awarded house gas emissions by 50 per five of the community buildings the tender for a utility scale wind cent on its reserve north of Broad- facility to Renewable Energy Sys- view. Cowessess also operates a hybrid energy centre on reserve status land near Regina. That

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Remembrance is one of the Legion’s primary activi- ties. Through The Royal Canadian Legion’s longstand- ing annual Poster and Literary Contests, Canadian school children honour Canada’s Veterans through creative art and writing, and help perpetuate Remem- brance. In partnership with schools across the country and with The Legion National Foundation, we promote remembrance through the annual poster and literary contests. Students in Grades 1 through 12 are invited to submit their creative works, with a focus on Re- membrance, through their local school to be entered into Legion Zone, District and Provincial contests. Grenfell students won awards at all three levels this 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 year. Legion winners Breelyn Guidry placed 3rd in our zone for her Students from Grenfell High Community School won awards at the Zone, District and Provincial levels essay; Brooklyn Reiger placed 2nd in our zone for her RIWKH&DQDGLDQ/HJLRQ·V3RVWHUDQG/LWHUDU\&RQWHVW/HIWWRULJKW%UHHO\Q*XLGU\%URRNO\QQ5HLJHU Black and White poster. Samantha Krausher’s black Samantha Krausher and Michaela Drinnan. and white poster placed 2nd in our zone, and her poem placed 1st in our zone and 3rd in our district. Michaela Drinnan’s essay placed 1st at the zone level, 1st at the district level, and 2nd at the provincial level. Jo-Marie APAS calls for AgriStability compensation rate Tourangeau placed 1st in zone and 3rd in the district for her color poster. Mackenzie Taylor placed 1st in supported Saskatchewan.” and farmers and ranchers could zone for her color poster. Provincial News On Friday, the Government of use the extra support if these dry The Grenfell Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Grasslands News announced it would be conditions persist.” wishes to thank all who took part in the contest, and increasing the AgriStability com- APAS appreciates the federal look forward to judging next school year’s entries. The Agricultural Producers As- pensation rate from 70 per cent to government and provinces coming sociation of Saskatchewan (APAS) 80 per cent. The Government of together last year to remove the is calling on the Government of also increased Reference Margin Limit (RML). GET IT Saskatchewan to support farmers the compensation rate, and The agreement between the prov- LANDFILL by increasing the AgriStability )25748·$33(//( offered its producers a financial inces and the federal government compensation rate to 80 per cent. top-up. did not result in immediate changes 6800(5+2856 WEEKLY “Farmers are once again facing The AgriStability program finan- to compensation rates. • May 1 to October 31 • Join the more than a tough year,” said APAS President cially assists farmers when they “Both levels of government need Monday to Saturday 12,000 readers who Todd Lewis. “It’s only June, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. experience a substantial financial to do their part in supporting pro- enjoy and support we’ve already seen record dry con- Sunday loss due to uncontrolled incidents ducers right now,” Lewis said. the local newspaper. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ditions, little rain in many areas, such as weather events, production “Saskatchewan needs to be increas- Closed Statutory Holidays Subscribe for as little and now we have a heatwave com- losses and trade disruptions. ing the rate to 80 per cent, and Ot- northvalleywaste.ca as $37.80 a year! ing through. We need the provincial “Producers only have until to- tawa needs to give 60 per cent in 1-844-GNG-NEWS government to support producers morrow to decide if they will en- cost-sharing to the provinces. We FRQWDFW#JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD by increasing the compensation roll in the program,” said Lewis. know agriculture will be driving rate, just as farmers have always “There’s a lot of uncertainty ahead, Canada’s economic recovery.” Directory

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News can be shared almost instantaneously through ilized society. It is important and needed. by not only their memories but also by the reactions from social media and online sites. The problem is, there is Some may take offence to what I am about to comment the public as untruths and unknown facts are shared. so much being shared that society has become what I and I again will state that this is in no way a reaction to They are now left to not only educate society about past call ‘headline readers’ or ‘one-liners’ and ultimately don’t only the finding of the graves but also pertains to many history but now they must also correct the inaccurate read or at times don’t continue to read or concentrate to other events. facts – or better stated, the rumors – that are circulating, gather all of the related facts. Viewing only a headline Events reported in this modern day and age contain all while trying to care for themselves. or one line statement has become the norm with the in- way too much sensationalizing. Lining the steps of the Chief Delorme stated they do not want pity but sup- vention of things such as Facebook or Twitter. But this legislature with 215 pairs of shoes or 751 backpacks got port and understanding. What some people think as doesn’t stop people from commenting or instantly shar- attention about the injustices that Indigenous people are showing support has turned into acts that are detrimen- ing their opinion to which people react. wanting us to hear about and think about. There are ob- tal. The burning of churches are strong statements add- Recently, and by no means are these comments meant vious reasons for Indigenous communities to want more ing discontent . to reduce the seriousness or support needed resulting such as clean drinking water and better living conditions The present information about unmarked graves has from the residential school situations, it was amazing and support to get past previous experiences. But all the provoked public interest and excitement, at the expense to see how many people reported 751 graves were found attention has also brought forward other reactions. of accuracy and that is the definition of sensationalizing. from (and also stated at) the residential school at Mariev- Many agree that they have learned more about resi- Hopefully, this was not the intention of the announce- ale on Cowessess First Nation. dential schools following these announcements but many ment of the 751 unmarked graves but merely results of The word ‘near’, as Chief Cadmus Delorme stated in have also passed comments and opinions that are stress- what is beening stated – learn all the facts and reasons his news release, is not ‘at’ or ‘from’. The report of nu- ful and detrimental to not only the Indigenous persons before you react. merous graves from previous years in the community of but also towards the efforts of reconciliation. There will be more graves uncovered in other loca- Marievale where the cemetery is located soon became a Many are wondering why this is being pursued now tions in the future due to various reasons or for reasons monstrosity of comments of disbelief stating facts such when it has been known for years through the reports of unknown. Just like at Marievale, the real reasons for the as these people died as a result of the residential school. the school’s residents and communities that the graves deaths and why some do not have headstones may never People began to react – many showing their support existed? be known. to those that lived through these eras in history while Unfortunately, bringing news to the public about Eventually, the end result will be better understand- others commented negatively towards the government headstones being removed may not help with reconcilia- ing of the past history including what was the reasoning and the churches and unfortunately also some still show- tion. It has resulted in untruths being spread with blame for the development of these schools initially, hopefully ing their prejudices with comments towards the First being placed mainly on government and churches for forgiveness for treatment in the residential schools and Nations. these deaths? support for all that have been affected. The support shown is what we do as a caring and civ- Past residents in these schools are being traumatized - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Residential schools shake Canada’s pride and history By Murray Mandryk Delorme, during his online Political columnist press conference that drew the at- tention from reporters around the world, repeatedly stressed this It’s hard to celebrate our past in was a gravesite and not a “mass the way we once did. grave”. He further noted that the There was a time when we could ground-penetrating radar has a be comforted by whatever we were margin of error of 10- to 15-per-cent, taught in our school history books. so the he estimated the numbers to Modern times are changing that. be in excess of 600 rather than the Those who once had no say in 751 graves most often stated. what was written about their ances- He also noted some of the in- tors are now getting their say. And terned may be adults — perhaps new technologies are backing up buried prior to the opening of the their stories. Marieval Indian School in 1899 or This is the reality after the during its existence that lasted “discovery” of Indian Residential until 1997. School gravesites across the coun- And he factually stated that try like the one at the Cowessess there were once grave markers at First Nation. the site, but they that were removed Ground-penetrating radar is by officials of the Catholic Church confirming the stories First Na- in the 1960s. tions people and many others have All this has drawn some scep- long known about. And it’s making ticism from those who just don’t expect their child to die at school, have them ing purpose was to remove First Nations many very uncomfortable. For may want to let go of their views. One buried there and never be told about it. If children from their language, culture and it made for a very different Canada gets this. It’s no easier to deal with even a single died at school today, it would religion. Day — a day in which we are sup- negative history than a negative be the biggest story of the day. In a poignant moment, Premier posed to revel in our history. news story in the present. Thousands of these children died at resi- said last week this is our history that we also Canada Day celebrations that But Delorme’s fair-minded as- dential schools over their existence — likely, need to reflect upon on Canada Day. were already enduring the pal- sessment isn’t cause to doubt what far more than even the Truth and Reconcili- But Delorme likely put it best: “We all in- lor of COVID-19 restrictions were was the reality. ation Commission estimated. herited this. Nobody today created residen- cancelled in places like Melville, Yes, it’s possible that the graves It is a fact that these children were taken tial schools. Nobody today created the Indian Meadow Lake and La Ronge. are not all children and that many from their families under the threat of arrest Act. Nobody today created the ‘60s Scoop. We This obviously did not sit well children died of things like the or cutting off food rations. And even if some all inherited it and we have to acknowledge with some people who are strug- Spanish flu or tuberculosis rather First Nations families (especially in later that people are healing and people are hurt- gling with this history. than more violent means. Maybe years when the schools became less harsh) ing. Let’s do something about it.” Cowessess First Nation chief the grave markers were removed did voluntarily send their children there, it Maybe being Canadian is this pursuit of Cadmus Delorme actually did his from the church and never replaced is a fact that children were treated poorly — understanding who we are so we can be bet- best to keep the findings in factual for less-than-nefarious reasons. often, brutally. ter. It doesn’t sound lofty, but it’s so Cana- perspective. But the reality is, no one should It’s undeniable that the schools’ long-stand- dian.

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By Sarah Pacio about the sanatorium. though many guests Grasslands News Along with her class- believed they heard or mates’ projects, it was saw something, many placed in the school hall- workers never have and When Hailey Tu- way for other students to that’s interesting because lik’s teacher at Fort see and then submitted they’re the ones that are Qu’Appelle Elementary online to the provincial in the building the most.” Community School an- fair. More than 350 students nounced that the class The online version of in Grades 4-8 participated would participate in Tulik’s project features in this year’s Saskatche- Saskatchewan’s 2021 a photo of the display wan Heritage Fair. Tu- Heritage Fair, anecdotes board with audio links. lik’s project was awarded related by her grand- Viewers can click the the top score overall as mother provided inspira- various elements to hear well as the highest score tion for a project on the her share facts learned in her grade level. It was Fort Sanatorium. through her research also one of the top five “I instantly thought about Fort San. The proj- projects in the mixed, Fort San,” Tulik ex- ect described the found- non-video presentation plained. “My grandma ing of the facility in 1917 category. Another stu- has mentioned it to me as a hospital for tubercu- dent from Fort Qu’Ap- a couple time since she losis patients. It included pelle Elementary, Ruby had worked there, and I photos of the hospital Halbgewachs, also won was very intrigued and compound and staff. The a Digital Media Award wanted to learn more display also mentioned for her project on Grass- about the old sanato- ghost stories about Nurse lands National Park. rium,” Jane. The online gallery for The Grade 7 student “The most interesting all entries to the virtual created an outstanding thing I learned is about fair will be accessible display from the infor- the paranormal activi- throughout the summer mation that she gathered ties,” Tulik said. “Even at heritagesask.ca Top score SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS +DLOH\7XOLNIURP)RUW4X·$SSHOOH(OHPHQWDU\&RPPXQLW\6FKRROUHFHLYHGWKH Letter to the WRSVFRUHDWWKH6DVNDWFKHZDQ+HULWDJH)DLUIRUKHU)RUW6DQDWRULXPSURMHFW Editor: Cowessess FN

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By Kevin Weedmark need to STARS lift them or ground trans- just talking about that patient walking (SEICC). Moosomin Spectator port them to Saskatoon, so another two again, talking again, but we’re talking “For many years the Foundation has or three hours. If we can diagnose them about them not needing disability sup- been informally lobbying the addition of here, you would lift them right away to port from the government, being able to a Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan- The Moosomin and District Health Saskatoon and save time and make a drive, being able to stay and have a qual- ner for the SEICC. Care Foundation has written to Sas- huge difference for people.” ity life. It’s not just about being alive but “First and foremost, we believe a CT katchewan Health Minister Paul Mer- “We wouldn’t just use it for strokes. quality of life too. Post stroke patients Scanner will improve the level of ser- riman asking that the province fund a We would also use it for serious motor are very difficult because it’s so unpre- vice to emergency head trauma patients, CT scanner for the Southeast Integrated vehicle accidents, ATV rollovers, ski- dictable what will happen, how much who currently travel an hour and half to Care Centre in Moosomin. doo accidents and accidents like that, damage there is. So moneywise yes, it Yorkton, or two and a quarter hours to Members of the Health Care Foun- horse accidents, farm accidents, all those will be beneficial. Saving lives, yes. And Regina, to receive their scan. As you are dation discussed the issue at a meeting trauma cases that we deal with here in quality of life, 100 per cent.” aware, stroke protocol is extremely time Monday. Dr. Erika Roets told the founda- Moosomin. Roets said that more specialists could sensitive and a local CT Scan would save tion that the local physicians have been “And of course, other conditions, peo- provide services at SEICC if a CT scan- precious hours. With the proposed new advocating for a CT scanner for a decade. ple with complex abscesses in their stom- ner is available. Moosomin airport, the region will soon MDHCF chair Bill MacPherson said achs and appendicitis that doesn’t follow The cost of a CT scanner and building be able to accommodate Sask Air Ambu- that the foundation board has also been the handbook and is not typical. You modifications to accommodate it would lance Service (planes), giving us direct trying to get a CT scanner for the last need a CT-scan to know because nothing be in the $1.5 million to $2.5 million access to the head trauma centres in Sas- several years and has not been success- else gives you that answer, a surgeon’s range, the foundation estimates. katoon. This new airport, coupled with ful. not going to touch them without a CT- “We’re pretty well set up for it,” said a local CT Scanner, will work together “A frustrating part for the founda- scan. There are so many conditions that Roets. “ One of our radiographers actu- to speed up diagnosis—vastly improving tion is that if we were told we could buy it would help diagnose. ally has CT training. If we do the same the prognosis for head trauma. Simply: it we’d have it here tomorrow,” said “If you think about the amount of gas thing that we do with the x-rays, they lives will be saved. MacPherson. “We could get the money and amount of EMS time we’re wasting, take the images here and the physician’s “The SEICC provides healthcare ser- if we need the money because everyone sending people for CT-scans, it’s crazy. here and the specialist in Regina or Sas- vices to communities within a 100 km here knows we need it. But nobody seems You have the EMS personnel pick them katoon can see it, so we still have that radius. Moosomin’s 100 km radius pop- to be listening to us.” up, take them to Regina, wait half an second pair of eyes looking at it.” ulation is 55,000. This compares to Es- Roets said a portable X-Ray machine hour, have the CT-scan, wait another MacPherson said the CT scanner tevan’s 100 km population of 45,000, and purchased for SEICC has saved lives and half an hour to watch they don’t get a would go hand in hand with improve- Melfort’s 100 km population of 19,500. Es- she has no doubt a CT scanner would as reaction, drive back. That’s five to six ments to Moosomin’s airport, which will tevan has a CT Scanner and Melfort is well. hours out of our EMS personnel’s time. allow the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance’s slated for one in the 2020-21 Health Bud- “I can’t tell you how valuable that So there’s an ambulance out of town, not aircraft to transport patients quickly be- get, along with $28.5 million slated for piece of machinery is. I cannot empha- available for anything else, because the tween Moosomin and Saskatoon. capital equipment for health facilities. size it enough,” Roets told the founda- ambulance is out of town with a patient “Our perfect scenario would be to have “A local CT Scanner will also reduce tion board members. “It has truly saved for a CT-scan. So now you have another the grand opening of the airport and then the patient load in Yorkton and Regina, lives. I’m not a dramatic person, but it EMS team that has to stand in. It has a have everybody move to the hospital an while providing an economic payback to has saved lives.” ripple effect, it’s not just the scan, it is hour later and have the grand opening of SHA (reduced ambulance trips because She said a CT scanner would be even everything else. If we have a CT scanner the CT-scanner,” said MacPherson. negative scan results can be identified more useful and she has absolutely no here we can make decisions earlier and “The two really go hand in hand. Then before the trip is made). Patient conve- doubt that it would save lives. “There is we can make plans earlier.” our world would be perfect, if we could nience is also an important consider- no doubt in my mind,”she said. “I know MacPherson said having a CT scanner get those two things done. And there’s no ation. it will save lives. available in Moosomin would also take reason it can’t happen. But we need to “In summary, based on population “We need a CT scanner to be able to patient load off the cities. Roets agreed. hear from the province on this.” and distance from existing CT Scanners, diagnose a stroke or brain bleed or an “It will save time, it will save lives and The following letter was sent by the we believe that this equipment is war- aortic aneurysm. Right now if we think it will save money,” said Roets. “And if foundation to Health Minister Paul Mer- ranted for the SEICC and the entire area. it’s a stroke the patient has to go to York- you think of the disability after a stroke, riman: “The Foundation respectfully requests ton or Regina to have it diagnosed, so we the sooner you can dissolve that clot, the “We are contacting you on behalf a written response to this letter. We are lose valuable time. We’re two hours from sooner the brain gets oxygen and the less of the Moosomin and District Health confident that a CT Scanner is justified, Regina, by the time the patient’s here damage there is long term. So we’re not Care Foundation, representing fourteen but if the Ministry decides otherwise, we the golden hour’s over and then we still communities that support the efforts of would appreciate understanding the is- the South East Integrated Care Centre sues at hand. Contractors and Home Directory

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Many, In a virtual ceremony on June 23, Rogers Com- , Elk Point, Fort Macleod, La Corey, Leth- including those on the School Board, did not think munications surprised Fort Qu’Appelle’s Caleb La- bridge, St. Albert, , Fort Qu’Appelle, Langen- vallee, along with 25 other Alberta, Manitoba and it was the board’s place to make those decisions, burg, and Saskatoon. suggesting that all holidays should instead be Saskatchewan youth, with a Ted Rogers Scholarship Nearly three-quarters of recipients nationally to support their post-secondary studies this fall, and taken off the school calendar. It would be much self-identify as members of equity-seeking groups easier to simply follow whatever the governments in recognition of their community leadership and vol- including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, unteerism. These scholarships help young leaders and are doing. Board member Dorene Roche agreed. “If LGBTQ2S+, and young women. These scholars reflect we don’t have anything on the calendar,” she said, changemakers overcome financial barriers to post-sec- a vibrant and diverse generation which will propel ondary education and achieve their highest potential. “we don’t have to have anyone have hurt feelings Canada forward with ideas and innovation, and power or anything like that.” So, there are no more holi- For the second year in a row, traditional rites of our growth and economy. passage for high school students – including in-per- days noted on the calendar; every ‘holiday’ is now Ted Rogers believed that investing in youth and simply called ‘Day Off.’ There has to be a limit to son proms, seniors’ trips, and graduation ceremonies education is one of the most powerful ways we can removing all objections. – have been muted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But for build a stronger Canada. Since launching Ted Rogers Horse trainer Bob Baffert is the latest to blame young Prairie students, there are vaccines, acceptance Scholarships in 2017, Rogers has invested more than “cancel culture”, this time for letters, scholarships…and possibilities. And for 26 de- $700,000 in scholarships to support nearly 300 Prairie the controversy surrounding serving students across the region awarded a Ted Rog- students attending post-secondary studies, with the the Kentucky Derby win of ers Scholarship, last night’s virtual celebration was program now celebrating its first cohort of university a horse he trained, Medina a moment to recognize their achievements and look and college graduates. Additionally this year to create Spirit, who flunked a drug forward to an exciting future. more opportunities for young Canadians, OMNI Tele- test after the race. “We live “I am very proud to see Saskatchewan students vision launched a national scholarship program for in a different world now,” the awarded these scholarships. This support is an invest- post-secondary students pursuing third-language and trainer said. Baffert continues ment in our future and these students will continue to ethnic journalism, Cityline created a new scholarship to insist no one on his team strengthen our economy and communities. Congratu- for BIPOC women, and we evolved the Rogers New drugged Medina Spirit. lations to the recipients, I wish you all the best in your Grad Leadership Development Program. Some of his ideas about future studies,” said Gene Makowsky, Saskatchewan Rogers is proud to help remove barriers to educa- how the sample was Minister of Advanced Education tion and keep young Canadians connected throughout tainted are just weird. It Reports show youth from low-income households, their journey. In addition to scholarships, we em- could have been that some- equity-seeking groups, or remote communities are less power youth through Ted Rogers Community Grants one who had been taking cough medicine urinated likely to pursue post-secondary studies due to barri- which provide mentoring and leadership programs for in the horse’s stall, and the horse ate some of the ers like affordability. Ted Rogers Scholarships help students in Grades 7 to 12, have provided hundreds of urine-tainted hay. “Baffert said he rubbed Medina reduce those education barriers, offering $2,500 renew- devices and plans to Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada Spirit with an anti-fungal ointment that contained able scholarships for up to four years or $10,000 to rec- and Pflag to keep youth connected to mentors, and are a steroid to treat a rash on the horse’s hindquar- ognize young leaders nominated by our 18 community the largest funder for Jays Care Foundation programs ters,” added Argus Hamilton. “Next he races in partnership organizations, including YMCA, Indspire, like Rookie League which helps more than 14,000 kids Baltimore. While he’s in town, hopefully Bob can and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. The program facing barriers develop important life skills, through drop by DC and treat the rash of horses’ asses also offers entrance scholarships of $2,500 to eligible the power of baseball. we’ve got sitting in Congress.” In Pine Ridge, Fla., a Burger King employee tried to calm down an angry customer, saying she couldn’t help the woman if she didn’t stop yelling. RCMP investigate MVA’s, damage to fields So, the irate, white customer, screamed at her, calling her a nasty name (with racist overtones) and then threw her apparently defective Whop- Sgt. Travis Adams RCMP responded to sponded to a two-vehicle land. RCMP continue to per at the employee, hitting her, and then getting Melville / Ituna Detachment five traffic collisions. Two collision on Highway 10 investigate. much more verbally abusive before fleeing as the of these collisions were west of Melville, involving A farmer contacted the manager called police. The “major problem” Reporting period: a result of striking wild- injuries. RCMP continue RCMP to report some- that set her off? The thickness of the tomato slice June 23 to June 30 life, and no injuries were to investigate all matters. one had driven an ATV wasn’t exactly to her liking. Judith Ann Black, 77, reported. Melville RCMP Melville RCMP re- through his field and dam- was tracked down by her license plate and admit- Traffic responded to a complaint ceived a complaint of a aged his electric fence. ted the assault, verbal and physical. Black’s racist During this time, Mel- of a single vehicle rollover possible impaired driver. RCMP continue to inves- language apparently enhanced the charge of Bat- ville and Ituna detachment with minor injuries. Mel- The driver was located tigate. tery from a misdemeanor of the first degree to a responded to 47 reported ville RCMP also received and a mandatory Alcohol Another report to felony of the third degree. So much unreasonable- traffic occurrences or traf- a report of a collision in- Screening Device (ASD) RCMP said that an ‘army ness in our world! fic stops that resulted in 18 volving a motorcycle with demand was made. As a green’ two-door SUV with One person has been fined $600 after an explo- Charges and 17 Warnings. minor injuries. RCMP re- result, the driver’s license large tires damaging his sive gender reveal party near Fort McMurray was suspended for 60 days, crop in the RM of Grayson. sparked a wildfire. While avoiding details, wildfire and their vehicle was im- RCMP continue to investi- officials have warned Albertans about the unusual pounded. gate. cause: an exploding target. The discs, often loaded Correction Mischief/Theft A report of a stolen bi- with coloured powder, detonate when struck by cycle that had been stolen a projectile, such as a bullet. 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Bull riding $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Barrel racing CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Champion bull rider Cody Fitzpatrick from Glenewen, SK, was thrown after A barrel racer competes in Whitewood over the weekend during the Prestige VHFRQGVDWWKH1LJKWZLWKWKH%R\V1%XOO]LQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH Barrel Race competition that saw over $26,500 in winnings paid out. Bull riding and barrel racing events held By Alan Hustak and Chris Ashfield There were even a father and a helmet,” he told The Times. restrictions are lifted, squaring Grasslands News his son, Chad and Cole Hart- Marshall said he doesn’t think off for even more prize money. man from Lancer, SK, compet- about the danger when he gets ing against each other. on the back of the animal. “The Barrel racing Riding a bull, like busting The rules are simple, riders main thing is there is blood Whitewood hosted the Pres- a bronco, is one of the world’s have one hand on the rope, one rush, you ride, you try to hang tige Barrel Racing event on most dangerous organized hand free. on. You have no time to think June 26 and 27 after organizers sports. A rider is ten times “It’s exciting, its all about about what might happen.” were unable to host it at the likelier than a football player to the adrenalin rush,” said Trin- Jason Levesque came from Keystone Centre in Brandon be seriously injured. But that ity Bear who took the $7,000 top Quebec to compete. He’s a rel- due to COVID restrictions in doesn’t stop young men from prize at the event. ative newcomer to the sport Manitoba. getting on the back of a beast Bear, from Chacachas First who started riding bulls three The weekend saw almost and trying to stay mounted for Nation, has been a junior steer years ago when he was 27. “I’m $26,600 in prize money paid out at least 8-seconds as the buck- riding champion for the past Champion Trinity Bear still learning, I try all the rides with Prestige Warm Up Jackpot ing bull tries to throw them. five years. He’s won the buck- that I can to improve my skills on Saturday having 163 entries Few can do it. But 36 cowboys, ing bulls junior competition at the Saskatchewan High School and increase my knowledge.’ with a payout of $4,239 while some from as far away as Aus- the Calgary Stampede and is Rodeo Association five years he said. “Of course I’m a little the Sunday Prestige having 135 tralia and Terrebonne, Que- qualified to participate in the ago. He’s had a few scrapes, but scared and stressed each time I entries with a total payout of bec were eager to take part in U.S. competition in Lincoln, nothing serious. “I’m one of the get on the back of a bull, but it $22,352. Dawn Halstead of Sed- the Top Line Rodeo event, A Nebraska, later this summer. lucky ones; I haven’t been hurt, is a good stress.” ley took home the largest purse Night with the Boys N Bullz, Orrin Marshall, a 19-year-old I haven’t broken any bones; I Many of the same riders with $415 in winnings on Satur- at the Clearview Arena near from Big Beaver, started riding got caught up in my rope once, are expected to be back at the day and $1,565 in winnings on Fort Qu’Appelle last Saturday. steers and young bulls with but thank God I was wearing arena on July 11 once health Sunday. West End Resort & Campground at Round Lake, SK

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As a result, it’s hard to slight glitch.” The winningest professional sports franchise of We’re talking Mon- walk into any bar, or any • Ron Borges of si.com, all time, is looking to add to its legacy. treal Canadiens’ fans, of business, or stop on any giving his take on Buffalo That’s right, as much as it pains me to say, the course. block anywhere in En- wide receiver Cole Bea- Montreal Canadiens are looking for their 25th Stan- The Habs, with only 24 glish- or French Canada sley saying he won’t get ley Cup championship and this year, they surprised wins in 56 games, barely and not find an avid ‘CH’ vaccinated and ‘I may die everyone. made the playoffs in the supporter. of Covid, but I’d rather Well, everyone expect a Toronto Maple Leafs fan ’s Whether the Habs’ die actually living.’:”How who I spoke to way back when the Melville Million- Canadian Division, con- playoff magic carries season after a stellar col- many times has this aires were in the midst of their handful of hockey sidered the weakest of through to a victory over lege career, was 30th. guy been hit in the head games. the four in the realigned Tampa Bay Lightning re- It’s been a great ride again?” I mentioned a few moves his beloved Leafs had Covid-19 setup. They mains to be seen, but it for the Habs, and their • Headline at theonion. made and he said to me, “What about Montreal? weren’t supposed to beat has been a glorious and fans couldn’t be more com: “Bob Baffert Once They’re built for the playoffs. Look at the guys they the Toronto Maple Leafs unforgettable six weeks excited. But really, they Again Denies Doping Al- picked up!” in the first round, but for fans of the Rouge, can’t be expected to beat legations After Medina So, this one fellow, code name ‘Fence Post’, who they did, 4-3 in the best- Blanc and Bleu. Goalie the defending Cup cham- Spirit Wins Coca-Cola saw the writing on the wall way back in October of-seven, coming back Carey Price has been pion Lightning, can they? 600.” or so, was probably the only hockey fan who really from a 3-1 deficit to do so. sensational, recording a Can they? • From Fark.com: believed the Habs had any shot at all. They weren’t supposed to 2.02 goals-against average • Phil Mushnick of the “Aaron Nola strikes out And yet, here we are, with the Montreal Can- beat Winnipeg Jets in the and .934 save percentage New York Post: “MLB fan 10 straight New York adiens and the defending champion Tampa Bay Canadian Division final, in games leading to the marketing surveys now Mets, if you wondering Lightning remaining as the last two playoff teams because the Jets had fin- final. The defence, led by include a question as to why people are abandon- in the NHL. ished four points ahead Shea Weber (remember the political party one is ing major league baseball Tampa being in the final isn’t a surprise to any- of Montreal in the regu- when Habs’ fans lamented registered, Democrat or in droves.” one. lar season. But they did, the trade bringing Weber Republican. Seriously, as • Another one from With their wealth of talent and the great coach- impressively, a four-game to Montreal and send- if that’s any of MLB busi- Fark.com: “Houston As- ing of John Cooper, this looked like a team ready sweep. And then they defi- ing beloved P.K. Subban ness or should influence tros have won 11 in a row. to contend again when the league fired up for the nitely weren’t supposed to Nashville?), has been its business. I’d go with Forget foreign substances, season. to beat the Vegas Golden rock solid and up front, a Bolshevik, on behalf of all MLB should start check- With Andrei Vasilevskiy providing the last line Knights in the Stanley collection of trade acqui- the players who choose to ing for cameras and trash of defence between the pipes, and doing it better Cup semi-final, because sitions, long-in-the-tooth Trotsky to first base.” cans.” than most NHL netminders for the last few seasons, the No. 1-ranked Golden veterans and blossoming • Patti Dawn Swans- • Steve Simmons of you knew teams were going to have to work to cre- Knights outpointed them draft picks have combined son, on Twitter: “Toronto Sun Media: “I’d like to ate offence. by a whopping 23 points to provide just enough of- Blue Jays manager Char- golf with Buck Martinez, Add blueliners Ryan McDonagh and Victor (82-59) during the regular fence to make this magic lie Montoyo calling to the if only to hear him chant Hedman to the mix with forwards Steven Stamkos, season. happen. Through three bullpen for help is like ‘Get out ball, get out!’ Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point and you’ve got So here they are, the playoff rounds, Montreal relying on Tiger Woods after I’ve hit yet another the begging of quite a hockey juggernaut. Cinderella Habs, vying had a mere three players for emergency roadside drive out of bounds.” It’s easy to see why the Bolts are in the final, but for their first Stanley Cup among the top 30 play- assistance.” Care to comment? the Habs, quite another story. since 1993 and creating off scorers — free agent • RJ Currie of sports- Email: brucepenton2003@ Shortly before the playoffs, I actually heard fans a hockey frenzy in July signee Tyler Toffoli was deke.com: “A long-term yahoo.ca of the team lament that Carey Price was perhaps in La Belle Province and 10th; Nick Suzuki, ac- study of musicians and finished, washed up as a goalie. dozens of pockets of Can- quired from Vegas in the chess players has led sci- That’s certainly not been the case as the Price ada from coast to coast. 2018 Max Pacioretty deal, entists to finally conclude Melville Slowpitch has been right all playoffs so far for the Rouge et Back in the Original Six was 13th; and 2019 draft that practice doesn’t Schedule Bleu, in fact, they likely wouldn’t have gotten past days of the NHL, Cana- pick Cole Caufield, who makes perfect. Wouldn’t the Leafs in the very first round if not for Price. Game Time 6:30 p.m. dian hockey fans gener- joined the Habs with 10 it have been easier to just Monday, July 5: The Habs also leaned heavily on Price as they ally rooted for either the games left in the regular follow the Toronto Maple :KLWHFDSVDW6FDUHG+LWOHVV53 knocked off the Winnipeg Jets and the NHL’s top 3LWFKHV%H&UD]\DW5DPURGV53 Leafs?” team during the regular season, the Las Vegas -D\+DZNVDW&UXVKHUV53 • Comedy writer Alex 7KH5XQVDW7KH%XFNV53 Golden Knights. Kaseberg: “After failing 8QLFRUQ6WDPSDW6WDJ+RPH63 Still, these aren’t the Montreal Canadiens of the %DOOV1'ROOVDW+LOLWH5HHO63 to make his fifth Olym- +LOLWH5HHODW)UHH$JHQWV)7 smooth skating and elegant Jean Beliveau, or the Parkland Expos sweep pic team, Ryan Lochte Monday, July 12: fiery Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard or even the speedy 5DPURGVDW8QLFRUQ6WDPSHGH53 said, ‘I wanted to prove so Roadrunner Yvan Cournoyer. &UXVKHUVDW:KLWHFDSV53 much to everyone.’ ‘That’s +LOLWH5HHODW%DOOV1'ROOV53 They aren’t the Habs that were led by big Kenny the White City Blacks 6FDUHG+LWOHVVDW7KH5XQV53 great,’ said a man, ‘but Dryden and the ‘Big M’ Frank Mahovlich along +LOLWH5HHODW-D\+DZNV63 can I order my Starbucks )UHH$JHQWVDW3LWFKHV%H&UD]\63 with the likes of Larry Robinson, ‘The Flower’ Guy Submitted latte now’?” 6WDJ+RPHDW7KH%XFNV)7 Lafleur or Steve Shutt. Wednesday, July 14: On Saturday, June 26 the Expos travelled to White • Kaseberg again: If there was a Habs team in the past that this &UXVKHUVDW7KH5XQV53 City to face the White Butte Black. While there they Returning U.S. Open 8QLFRUQ6WDPSHGHDW)UHH$JHQWV53 squad resembles, it’s the 1993 team that hoisted swept the Blacks 10 - 0 and 22 – 3. champion, Bryson De- 3LWFKHV%H&UD]\DW+LOLWH5HHO53 Lord Stanley’s mug, incidentally, the last team from +LOLWH5HHODW:KLWHFDSV53 Defensively the team was led by starting pitchers, Chambeau, shot eight 6WDJ+RPHDW6FDUHG+LWOHVV63 Canada to win all the marbles. Rowan Erickson (Melville) & Riley Stewart (Yorkton) over par on the back nine %DOOV1'ROOVDW-D\+DZNV63 Sure, they had a few good scorers in Vincent who surrendered only three runs and six hits. 7KH%XFNVDW5DPURGV)7 Damphousse, Kirk Muller and Brian Bellows, but Xage Miraflor (Sturgis) was the offensive star, going the guys who did the heavy lifting were goalie Pat- 5 for 7 including 3 home runs, a triple and 6 RBI. Southeast Men’s Fastball League rick Roy, forward Mike Keane and rookie sensation On Sunday the Expos beat Moose Jaw 17 – 2 and Paul DiPietro who notched eight goals in 17 con- 14 – 4. Pitching again was strong. Parker Lowenberg tests in a monster post season performance. Fastball Schedule (Grenfell) gave up only six hits and three runs. This year’s Habs are, of course, led by the afore- Xage Miraflor (Sturgis) continued his hot streak mentioned Price in goal, free agent signing Tyler July 1 July 13 going 3 for 4. He was helped by Rylan Pihach (Ituna) Grenfell at Kahkewistahaw Taffoli who led them in scoring and upstarts Nick Fleming at Kahkewistahaw who scored four runs while getting two hits. Young Buckz at Round Lake Young Buckz at Whitewood Suzuki and Cole Caufield while veteran acquisition Fleming at Round Lake Next action for the league leading Expos (10 – 0) is July 2 Corey Perry led the team in weasel-ness. July 15 this coming Saturday when they play the 2nd place Ochapowace at Grenfell It would be nice to have the Cup come back to Round Lake at Whitewood Beavers. Kahkewistahaw at Ochapowace July 6 Canada this year, but after game 1, a 5-1 Tampa Young Buckz at Grenfell triumph, it’s looking like the Habs have their work Round Lake at Kahkewistahaw Fleming at Ochapowace July 20 cut out for them. Whitewood at Kahkewistahaw If we’ve learned anything about this Montreal July 8 Young Buckz at Ochapowace Whitewood at Ochapowace Grenfell at Fleming team, it’s to not give up on them. Round Lake at Grenfell This playoff season they’ve found a way to stick July 22 around and knock off teams with perhaps more tal- July 9 Young Buckz at Kahkewistahaw Young Buckz at Fleming Ochapowace vs Round Lake ent than they possess. It’s not really that difficult to figure out. July 23 To win hockey games, one team’s talent has to Whitewood at Fleming outwork the other team’s ability. 6:30 p.m. Starts And it’s the playoffs, so no quarter is given. Whitewood and I guess we’ll see if the Habs have any of that old Kahkewistawah magic they had back in the day, because they prob- 8:00 p.m. Starts Round Lake, Fleming, ably won’t be outworked. Parkland Expos team Ochapowace, Young Buckz and Grenfell If these lose, work ethic won’t enter into it. Front row (l-r): Kimmuel Albarrrcin (Sturgis), Xage Mira- With a young team, the future is bright in Mon- ÁRU 6WXUJLV  :\DWW (YDQV 6DOWFRDWV  .DGHQ 3LKDFK Ochapowace, Round Lake treal, and if they don’t get to the promised land this ,WXQD 7\6OHHYD &DQRUD 5RZDQ(ULFNVRQ 0HOYLOOH  and Young Buckz home games played out year, maybe it’ll be another 25-plus years before %DFNURZ7UDF\(ULFNVRQ²0DQDJHU 0HOYLOOH -RUGDQ of Ochapowace they get back to the final. (YDQV²+HDG&RDFK

By Travis Longman Grasslands News

Mitch Topinka has played hockey all over the world, including a stop in Great Britain playing for the U16 Milton Keynes Storm. In addition to the Storm, the 29-year-old from Whitewood was a member of the As- siniboia Southern Rebels, Fort Knox, Regina Capitals,

Midale Mustangs and Whitewood Orioles. Since the 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 2016-2017 season Topinka has been involved in man- Assistant coach and GM agement. He has been an assistant coach for the Re- Mitch Topinka stands on the bench of the . The Whitewood native will return as the gina Capitals, the OCN Blizzard, and in assistant coach for the SJHL team and will also be taking on the role of assistant general manager. 2020 he served as an assistant coach for the Kindersley Klippers. Topinka will be returning to that role this lenges” an older D-core and with hosting the Centen- upcoming season. Topinka will also be taking over the The 2021-2022 season is scheduled to begin in Septem- nial Cup this year, it would be nice to have two Sask. role of assistant general manager. ber. Last season the Klippers only played three games, teams representing. So I would say that would be the As we are all aware the COVID-19 pandemic has finishing with a 2-1 record. Topinka and the rest of the end goal for the season but take it a step at a time and wrecked havoc on seemingly everything in the world. Klippers are busy trying to put the best team possible. accomplish the smaller goals.” The SJHL is no exception. The league has faced a pleth- “The off season is going good.” Topinka says, We Just The Klippers begin their regular season on Sept. ora of challenges. “I think one of the biggest ones at a finished up the schedule for the upcoming season and 24th. Other important dates for the SJHL 21-22 season coaching standpoint was just trying to keep everything have been putting the finishing touches to the roster. are: October 4, 5, 6 – SJHL Showcase in Warman fresh and new for the boys,” Topinka says; “the unfor- This year the Klippers are seeing a large number Dec 19 - December 27 – Christmas break tunate thing of not knowing how long we will actually of returning players. Topinka believes this should be Jan 25 and 26 – SJHL/MJHL Showcase in Winnipeg. be allowed to play or when we were going to start. We a good thing for his hockey club. “Obviously with re- March 4 – Regular season ends got three pre-season games and three regular season turning a big group you hope to have a good regular March 11 – First round of playoffs begins games in and the boys reported in August. So trying season to get you into the playoffs and then have a March 25 – Second round of playoffs begin to keep the boys engaged and wanting to come to the deep playoff run,” Topinka says. “ I truly believe we April 8 – SJHL Finals rink every day with them knowing it could be the last have one of the best goaltending tandems in the league April 29 – ANAVET Cup starts day would have probably been one of the biggest chal- returning so that will be a big bonus for us. As well as May 20 – begins in Estevan Fleming Jets alumni Doreen Banks was the biggest fan

By Travis Longman would always keep her she there but she baked miss many games up until it was a home game or of her great grandsons are Grasslands News own score and dam well and brought with her her passing in 2013. She riding with Phil or Rick on the team. make it known if the score “50” pies for the three day was not afraid to express Hamm to an away game. Sadly Banks passed keeper made a mistake.” weekend. Even the fellas her thoughts whether they Doreen’s homemade pies away in 2013 at 90 years The Fleming Jets are a Small Ball was not doing the play-by-play an- were cheering on one of at the concession booth or of age. Her funeral ser- well-known fastball club Banks’ favourite type of nouncing and some of the her beloved Jets’ play- made specially for Dave vice was fittingly held at which is seemingly always ball. “She didn’t care to umpires got a piece of pie. ers or letting the umpire (Hill) and I; Doreen was a Green Acres Ball Park in at or near the top of the much about the bunting Thus one of announcers know what she thought of great fan and supporter of Fleming. Everyone who South East Men’s Fastball game but she loved the dubbed her the “Pie Lady a call. the Jets.” had the pleasure of inter- League. They have regu- home runs,” Hudym said from Fleming”!! “She kept all the blue If Banks was around acting with Banks got to larly have a strong team “She always gave that Doreen Banks or “Wee- (umpires) on their toes,” today she would almost see a genuinely passion- on the field but that’s “wup pee’ that would al- nie” as she was affection- Long-time umpire Lyle certainly still be attend- ate woman who loved her nothing compared to the ways bring a smile to our ately known, because of Balogh jokes. “ She was ing games at Green Acres Jets. A legend who will support they receive off face.” her small stature, did not always there whether Ballpark. This season two never be forgotten. of it. If you were lucky Banks had a heart enough to attend a game of gold and was always at Green Acres Ball Park thinking of others. “I back in the early 2000s, guess what amazed me you were treated to some the most is when we went high class country ball Your OUTDOOR store to a ball tournament in on the field and very pas- Kelvington and she made sionate fans in the stands players’ favourite pies,” with so much more! cheering on the likes of Hudym adds. “She must Kenny Shaw, Jeff Cole or have had five or six differ- Curtis Wagner. ent kinds, that just blew   R  Һ “There was no better me away. The ball team Camping Gear | Fishing Supplies lady than this lady,” Long was her family, everyone time Jets’ player Jeff Cole in the ball circuit knew Rain Wear | Swim Goggles explains. “She was real- who Weenie was. 3;&3+ধ$09d'££';9 istically the governor of “She had her “SPE- the team! She loved the CIAL” spot at Green Jets and the game and all Acres ball Park right be- the players loved her. The hind the back stop and world would be a better home plate so she could place if people acted like watch the umpire make this sweet heart lady we his calls.” Rick Hamm, called Weenie.” Jets’ icon says, “Of which Banks saw a lot of if she didn’t agree would Championships in her certainly let them know. day. “She was there for She adhered herself to all my 10 league champion- the players and at the end ships and three Provincial of the season we would titles.” Cole adds, “Almost hold our wind-up in the every game she had a pie community hall and she made for me after the would present all the play- game. She was the team ers and coaches with their chef and chief in the favourite home baked pie! stands keeping score and Speaking of pies. in 2002 stats! You should have we competed in the Men’s seen her details!” Provincial Champion- “Doreen Banks was the ship hosted in Saskatoon. most dedicated ball fan Which we won. It was our 702702 LLalondea londe St.,St., Whitewood,WhitewooddSK, SKSK I have ever known; she first of three consecutive lived and breathed Jet men’s provincial champi- ball,” Fleming Jet legend onships. Weenie of course 306-735-2560 Orey Hudym says, “She was there. Not only was www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV July 2, 2021 17 Former chief runs for Assembly of First Nations

By Shari Narine to be corrected, he However, he said Bellerose. Local Journalism Initiative Reporter said. added, “You still Economic sovereignty is his second There are chal- need that relation- priority and he says inherent rights lenges with drugs ship with the fed- provide First Nations with the abil- Reginald Bellerose is confident and addictions at eral government, ity to “make a living any way that we that he has the experience and vision the community with federal min- feel is important to us.” Bellerose also needed to be successful in the upcom- level, said Belle- isters, with Cabi- wants to promote small businesses and ing election for the position of national rose, and “we need net. We also need entrepreneurs and see First Nations chief for the Assembly of First Nations. to unite to keep our a relationship with getting a piece of the digital economy, “To bring that experience—how to people well …. Ad- the other parties… green energy and cannabis. navigate the complexities of local First dictions have put You need that rela- Health and wellness with a focus Nations politics and regional (politics) our people in jails, tionship building. on traditional approaches that include and then to bring it forward—to pack- in graves.” There has to be families in their entirety is Bellerose’s age all the experience, the longevity, And while his- that networking.” third priority. He points out that west- the successes, the milestones, package tories “may differ Bellerose’s top ern medicine is not working. it up and present it to the chiefs as a … there’s a lot the priority is rights When the successful candidate gets good option for the national chief,” said same. There’s one and jurisdiction, in “there’s work to be done. You’ve got Bellerose. Creator. Every- and includes First to hit the ground running. You’ve got Bellerose, former chief of the Mus- body has that one kowekwan First Nation (located 100 km Nations writing to focus on what’s going to be import- Creator.” their own laws. He ant, but I’m waiting to compile that northeast of Melville), isn’t concerned “The Elders told REGINALD BELLEROSE says Ottawa needs until I’ve spoken to all the regions in about any possible misgivings that the leaders that if the next national chief may come from Sas- to understand they Canada to know the priorities and top- chiefs of Canada have to stop trans- ics. I can’t do it right now because I ha- katchewan again. Outgoing National stand together that we will stand a bet- Chief Perry Bellegarde was former ferring jurisdiction to the provinces. ven’t heard from everybody yet,” said ter chance of succeeding with the fed- “We need to be in that equation; we Bellerose. chief of the now named Federation of eral government and really influencing Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) need to be in that discussion. We have Also running for the position of na- public policy,” said Bellerose. our treaty. We have our inherent rights tional chief are RoseAnne Archibald, in Saskatchewan. He says it’s important to build a … We in this country are the first peo- Lee Crowchild, Alvin Fiddler, Kevin “I’ve not heard that in my communi- common agenda, understanding that ple. We have these rights. We have this Hart, Cathy Martin and Jodi Calahoo cation or in my talks. I believe I pres- chiefs won’t agree on everything. jurisdiction. And the settler commu- Stonehouse. ent myself as an option for the chiefs “The common agenda is on how nity, they have a role in this country, The virtual election for national to consider, with experience. I’m a col- much of us can stand together on more but it’s not ahead of the First Nation,” chief will take place July 7. league of theirs for many years. I have important issues than just one. That’s a track record over the years that has the common agenda. And I believe, demonstrated a position on jurisdic- I’ve worked with a lot of chiefs over tion, rights-based agendas,” said Belle- the years and it is in their heart to try rose, who has the support of the FSIN. to work together, to collaborate, to sup- Wellness, Beauty and Holistic “My vision is to bring to the chiefs port. Those are all common themes in a common agenda with a united vision. our meetings,” said Bellerose. We’ve got to stand on as much common The national chief is coordinator, fa- Directory ground as we can no matter where we cilitator, organizer, lobbyist, and, if “by are in Canada,” he said. resolution in the assembly by the chiefs “We need to unite as peoples. We … the national chief gets that man- need to unite as communities. We need date,” says Bellerose, he also serves as Yorkton Hearing Services to unite as nations. We need to unite… spokesperson. #18 First Avenue North, Yorkton, Sask. S3N 1J4 We need to make our own laws. We That direction from the chiefs is need to write our own laws. We need important, because the AFN is not a Housing Available Your ears deserve an audiologist! to legislate them. We need to get them rights holder, he said. Politically, the Melville, Yorkton, and Canora • Hearing Tests • Hearing Aids active.” national chief can facilitate meetings • Repairs • Batteries Bellerose understands the diversity with and get political access to minis- [email protected] or • Custom Molds of the nations, but he also understands ters for the nations. 1-833-583-HOME for more info that all are rights holders and all have In dealing with the federal govern- Phone: 306-782-1793 common areas: lands, peoples and his- ment, Bellerose said it is about “creat- Everyone deserves a home! www.yorktonhearing.com tories. ing the right balance. The right balance Jacquie Mvula For those who don’t have lands or is the chiefs in Canada are the most im- M.S., R. 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The church 306-352-2552 opened on July 21, 1912, and the church became CALL COLLECT the spiritual centre. It “Doing a smiling business for over a decade and a half” 18 -XO\ 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV *UDVVODQGV1HZV Neighbourly Advice According to ED - Ray Maher Friends and neighbors, come and rejoice with me

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Kenneth Robert Cyr Daniel Scott Stinson Memoriam Estate Sale Obituary July 20, 1962 - June 19, 2021 Obituary May 17, 1954 - June 20, 2021 ESTATE SALE – Wednesday, July 7, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursday, Kenneth Robert Cyr, 58, of The family of Dan Stinson is July 8, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 217 Grand Coulee, Sask., passed deeply saddened to announce Main Street, Melville. Newer glass away peacefully on Saturday, top stove, 2 refrigerators, 2 deep his passing after a short, but freezers, kitchen table and chairs, June 19, 2021, surrounded by very courageous battle with a dining room table and chairs, living his loving family. sudden illness, at the age of room furniture, 2 bedroom suites, He married Cindy, the love 67. At the time of his passing, lamps, dryer, A/C, TV, antique fur- of his life, in 1982, and togeth- niture, oak desk, china cabinet and he was surrounded by love from 9DO'·2U5R\DO$OEHUWFKLQDFU\VWDO er they raised three sons: Sean his wife and children. glasses, dishes, propane barbecue, (married to Ashley, grandchil- rug shampooer, vacuum, office desk dren Colton, Jadyn), Joel (mar- He is survived by his wife, and chair, bicycle, lawn mower and ried to Carolyn, grandchildren Gail (Putz) of 44 years and their much more. CASH ONLY. Ben, Elle, Rachel) and Marc children: Scott (Danielle), Chris (married to Kim, grandchildren (Amanda), Craig (Megan) and Garage Sale Eli, Audrey, Renaya). Eric (Tanya). Missing him will Ken is predeceased also be his eight grandchildren, GARAGE SALE at 305 - 2nd Ave. BITTNER – In loving memory of my West, Melville. July 1 - July 3. by his mother, Erna, and is survived by his father, Grace, Kennedy, Anna, Arya, Cameron, Liam, Jacob and dear son and our brother, Gary, who Adrien (Hilda). Ken will be lovingly remembered by Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. future baby boy Stinson who he could not wait to meet this passed away July 4, 2011. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Older his siblings, Ric (Charlene) and Bonnie (Mike) New- fall. We watched you suffer wooden desk, lots of household we heard your sigh, son; as well as nephews and nieces, Scott, Traci, Also mourning his passing are his mother, Beulah items, kitchen appliances, books, Aaron, Jared and Amy. But all we could do was just plants, pictures, wooden benches, Stinson; siblings, Shelley, Richard, Wes, Betty-Anne and stand by. Ken was born in , B.C. on July 20, 1962. He ELUGKRXVHVELUGIHHGHUV'RQ·WPLVV their families. Dan enjoyed a very close relationship with For when your time came, this one! Prices good. 21-2p pursued a calling in ministry by attending Canadian Bible we suffered too, College where he received a bachelor’s degree in theol- many of Gail’s family members who will also miss him dear- For you never deserved what ly. you went through. ogy. He spent 33 years in ministry – working as a pastor God took your hand, Wanted - Square Balers in churches in Nakusp, B.C., Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, and Dan was predeceased by his father, Glen Stinson; his we all had to part Quesnel, B.C. and then as the director of Freedom in Christ in-laws, Tony and Hattie Putz; and his brother-in-law Bob He eased your pain, WANTED – John Deere square bal- 0LQLVWULHVEDVHGRXWRI5HJLQD6.+HORYHGKXQWLQJ¿VK Hawkes. but broke our hearts. ers. Models 327/328/336/337/338/3 Although we smile, 46/347/348. Any Condition. Working ing and spending time with family, but most of all he loved Dan was born and raised in Regina and graduated from and seem carefree, or for parts. Call 1-306-946-9669. Jesus immensely and desired everyone he encountered to Campbell Collegiate in 1972. Dan spent nearly 40 years Nobody misses you 19-4p experience a saving relationship with Him. as an insurance adjuster, working in Regina and area, as more than your loving family. Ken’s personality was larger than life. His joy and hu- –Sorely missed and dearly loved by well as disasters in the US. He was very well respected your mom and your sisters, Karen Auctions mour were infectious (and sometimes annoying). He was DVDQDGMXVWHUDQGDZHOONQRZQ¿JXUHDPRQJLQVXUDQFH and Carla. Til we see you again, we kind, compassionate, courageous, brave and incredibly lov- organizations, along with numerous other groups. Dan was will forever hold you in our hearts, QUICK SOLD AUCTION ing. He faced his battle with cancer with incredible perse- much love, Little Beasley. Serving Southeast Saskatchewan. a founding member of the Regina South Rotary Club and verance, never feeling like he suffered unjustly, but instead Let us help you sell your items, get- RIWHQVD\LQJ³:K\QRWPH"´:HDUHFRQ¿GHQWLQWKLVWKDW VHUYHGDVLWV¿UVWSUHVLGHQWIURP ting you the best possible price in Dan was an ambitious man who never backed away the least amount of time. Items will he is with Jesus in heaven, because he experienced the Card of Thanks get Canada-wide coverage with our ORYHRI-HVXV¿UVWKDQGZKLOHKHUHRQHDUWK+LVKRSHUHVWHG from learning something new. He put his skills and ingenuity Online auction. RQWKDWSURPLVHDQGKLVSDVVLRQZDVWKDWRWKHUVZRXOG¿QG to use building a new house in Emerald Park in 1986, which The family of the late Harvey Specializing in antiques, vintage that same freedom in Jesus. served as the Stinson household for more than 25 years. Mucha would like to express our and collectible items of all kinds. sincere thanks and appreci- Certified personal property ap- ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVGRQDWLRQVLQPHPRU\RI.HQFDQEH Dan also spent countless hours renovating and adding on ation to our relatives and friends SUDLVHU'RQ·WWKURZDQ\WKLQJDZD\ made to Freedom in Christ Canada Ministries. A celebration to the family cottage at Echo Lake, which had become Dan for the phone calls, emails, texts, until you talk to us. of Ken’s life will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 and Gail’s retirement home since 2013. Facebook messages/comments, Free consultations call gifts of food, memorial gifts, cards, 306-728-5552 or 306-730-7310 a.m. at Rosewood Park Alliance Church, 1300 North Court- Dan had a passion for travelling, often speaking of his floral arrangements and generous quicksoldauctions.com ney Street, Regina, SK. The Celebration of Life will be live- love of Europe. As a young man he often traveled with fam- GRQDWLRQV LQ +DUYH\·V PHPRU\ DQG PL#508277 streamed on the Rosewood Park Church YouTube channel. ily and friends, then after marrying Gail on Sept. 18, 1976 to those that attended the visita- 7-tfc You are invited to leave a personal message of condo- tion and funeral both on-line and they continued their travels all over the world, visiting Eu- in person as well as your contin- lence at the family’s online obituary at: www.MyAlternatives. rope, Australia and numerous other destinations. Lately, he ued support. ca Thank you to the staff at the For Rent “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” and Gail enjoyed spending time in Las Vegas and Califor- Regina Pasqua Hospital and our nia and he always loved meeting up with family and friends deepest gratitude to the doctors, Proverbs 27:17 FOR RENT – 1- and 2-bedroom while on those travels. nurses and staff of the Kipling Hospital who accepted Harvey/dad DSDUWPHQWV LQ 6TXLUH·V &RXUW Melville. Appliances included. Phone Always quick with a joke, Dan was well known for his in his time of need and for pro- 306-728-3652, 306-728-3539 or viding compassionate care during sense of humor, and took great pleasure in making others 306-607-9071. 21-8tfp laugh. Even up to his last days, he always wanted to bring his final days. Joyce Elizabeth Dagley Heartfelt thanks to Pastor TAKING APPLICATIONS for a 2 Obituary (nee Schmidt), joy to those around him. A proud family man, his kids and Kim Sherwin for officiating a very bedroom apartment in a quiet apart- grandkids all knew they could always rely on Grampa Dan meaningful service and to the pall- ment block. No smoking perferred. Jan. 30, 1944 – June 22, 2021 to lend a hand, tell a joke or just listen. The love Dan re- bearers, Lorna Tressel for reading 306-728-2294. 21-4c the obituary, Amanda Mucha for ABERNETHY HOUSING Authority Joyce Elizabeth Dagley ceived he gave back ten-fold, making the cottage the go-to reading the thank you and Tyler has one 2 bedroom seniors suite (Schmidt) of Halifax, N.S., Sawchuk for leading us to the ceme- location for family get togethers year-round. and two 1 bedroom duplex apts WHU\LQ+DUYH\·VWUDFWRU passed away at Hospice Hal- available for rent. For more informa- Dan will be dearly missed by his wife, children, and es- Our appreciation to Doug Hanley ifax on Tuesday, June 22, tion contact Anne Marie Moulding, pecially, his “little sweeties and little buddies”. We will feel and Mark and Gaylene Matthews for 2021. housing manager, at 306-335-7638. his presence and love whenever we are at the family cot- their assistance with arrangements Born in Neudorf, SK, she 14-12tfc tage on Echo Lake. This is the legacy that he built, with his and music, and Bryce for playing our was the daughter of the late slideshow. Please know FOR RENT – Balcarres Housing Louie and Eva (Bender) own hands, for his family. that we appreciate and are grateful Authority has a 1 bedroom seniors +LV¿QDOUHVWLQJSODFHZLOOEH/DNHYLHZ&HPHWHU\RYHU for every act of kindness shown to suite available for rent. For more Schmidt of Neudorf, Killaly, Harvey/dad as well as to our family information contact Anne Marie Melville, Sask. looking Echo Lake. during this difficult time. We are Moulding at 306-335-7638. She is survived by her A private service will be held for family and friends at a reminded how precious life is and to 12-12tfc daughters, Shaylin (Keith) ODWHUGDWH,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVSOHDVHGRQDWHWRWKH&DQDGLDQ live each day to the fullest. –Donna, Brandi and Jason, Traci Scott and Joelle Dagley; Cancer Society or the Lung Association of Saskatchewan. and Colan, Derek and Amanda and grandchildren, Simon and Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Fort families. Garage Sale Mitchell Scott and Cole and Lauren Laing; sister, Joan Isted Qu’Appelle SK. 306-332-0555. (Allan), Saskatoon, SK, and brother, Jim Schmidt (Lorraine), Danny Boy For Sale Melville, SK; as well as many nieces and nephews. Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling Posters She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Gertrude From glen to glen, and down the mountain side. in infancy, Iris and Doreen; and brother, Lawrence. FOR SALE – Necchi sewing The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling, machine, $35; cookbook collection, Cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert It’s you, it’s you must go and I must abide. $30. 306-728-5932, Melville. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. By request, there will 21-nc are FREE be no visitation or service. Interment will take place at a But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow, later date in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Neudorf, SK. Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow, Visit us with your Please visit www.walkerfh.com to leave words of condo- It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow, online at: lence and comfort for Joyce’s family. Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so! grasslandsnews.ca advertisement

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She said the SHA has positions, including The petition was pre- Nearly two years ago, recruitment by provid- “It’s been very frus- failed to explain why physicians and laborato- pared immediately and the Saskatchewan Health ing housing allowances, trating as a person on emergency services have ry/X-ray staff. However, distributed to businesses Authority (SHA) tempo- effectively resolving the this committee and not resumed and has not we continue to recruit in Broadview and White- rarily suspended acute lab technician shortage. mayor of Broadview. I even been open to sugges- to ensure we have stable wood; signatures are also and emergency services A few months ago, the worry about the citizens tions such as providing staffing in place to sup- being collected in Gren- at Broadview Hospital, foundation formed a new here; I don’t want peo- part-time acute care from port these communities fell, on the reserves, and citing staff shortages. committee, specifically ple feeling like we can’t 8am-8pm. and avoid future service online. Anyone wanting Residents are anxious to focused on advocating for offer what they need,” Grasslands News disruptions.” to support the commu- have the hospital reopen the resumption of acute Colleen Umpherville told reached out to the SHA After a meeting last nity by signing the online and are gathering signa- care at Broadview Hos- Grasslands News. “For for an explanation and re- Wednesday with repre- petition can find it under tures in an effort to show pital, but they feel their small towns, as you re- ceived the following state- sentatives from neigh- the heading “Reopen officials just how badly concerns are falling on duce the services that ment, indicating there is boring communities, the Broadview Union Hospi- the service is needed. deaf ears. The committee should be afforded to us, still not enough staff to Broadview committee tal” at www.petitions.net A hospital has oper- has spoken with SHA rep- it forces people to leave support acute services: determined that a pe- Signatures will be col- ated in Broadview for 85 resentatives, MLA Ste- the community which is “The Saskatchewan tition could help make lected until July 8, after years, initially opening as phen Bonk, and Minister devastating to rural Sas- Health Authority con- their voice heard. “As which they will be for- the St. Michael’s Hospital of Rural Health Everett katchewan.” tinues efforts to fill va- Saskatchewan rural res- warded to government under the direction of the Hinley. While some offi- Mayor Umpherville cant positions at the idents we need to speak officials. Sisters of St. Martha in 1936. 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By Trudy Senft for breath sample analy- SaskPower reported set up an account with an tools, TV, play station here was June 24. Please Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment sis. As results of testing a transformer had been alarm system company. and games were taken be aware of the following were low, no criminal cut down in the RM of A collection agency is from both the house and information in regards to Reporting period: code charges were laid Lipton. It appears that now contacting grandma the shed. Photos have court appearances. June 18 to June 24 and the driver received a copper wire was the in- to advise her she owes been obtained and further There will be a Sheriff Fort Qu’Appelle de- three-day driving suspen- centive for the damage. more than $2,000. The file investigation will be com- doing COVID screening at tachment dealt with 130 sion. Investigation is continu- is still under investiga- pleted on this incident. the entrance of the court occurrences over the past Members stopped to ing into this incident. If tion. Other house. Anyone exhibiting assist a vehicle on Hwy. anyone has information Kingdom Hall reported COVID symptoms will be week. A couple of calls have 210 with its hazard lights with regards to this file, a fire had been set on sent away. been received about Traffic flashing. The driver of the please contact the Fort their property and dam- If you have COVID noisy parties. Now that Fire, EMS and police vehicle displayed signs of Qu’Appelle RCMP. age had resulted to the symptoms and are unable the weather is nicer were dispatched to a impairment and failed building. There have been to make an in-person ap- Crimes Against the and you’re taking your motor vehicle collision the ASD. The 24-year- several reports of vandal- pearance, you need to call gathering outdoors, be near the turn-off to File old male driver provided Person/Property ism to this place of wor- the court house so that breath samples that were ship over the past weeks. respectful of your neigh- Hills. The 33-year-old A complaint of fraud you can appear by phone. well over the legal limit If anyone has information bours as they may have and 58-year-old passen- under $5,000 was reported That number is 306-787- and was charged with as to who is responsible to work tomorrow. Keep gers were intoxicated and by a person purchasing 5250, option 8. passed out in the vehicle. Impaired Operation of for this damage, please the music and noise down items on kijiji. He was ad- Everyone must wear They were both medically Motor Vehicle and Im- contact the Fort Qu’Ap- and try to have a ‘shut vised it was a ‘first come a mask. There are plexi- cleared by EMS and then paired Operation Over .08 pelle RCMP. down’ time determined. first serve’ type purchase. glass barriers set up arrested for public in- A report was received A second break and Members responded In order to hold the items around the judge, clerks, toxication and returned at the detachment about a enter into the Balcarres to the residence of a 911 he made an e-transfer as court liaison, witness box, to detachment cells. The car that had backed into bar within a week was re- hang up call and found an a deposit. When he went crown and defence areas. driver, a 52-year-old male, the water treatment plant ported. This time several injured male who had cut to pick up the items, after There are limited chairs was arrested and charged on Muscowpetung First thousand dollars of alco- his foot with an axe while a second e-transfer, the in the body of the court with Driving While Pro- Nation. The generator hol was stolen. Surveil- splitting wood. EMS at- address was not legiti- room so it does take a lit- hibited under the Crimi- and vehicle were dam- lance has been obtained tended and transported mate and his phone calls tle longer to get through nal Code, Driving While aged, however, the vehi- from the business and the individual to ANHH were blocked. This file is the docket. Impaired and Refusal to cle drove away from the the matter is still under for treatment. still under investigation. It is possible for a Comply with a Demand. scene. Investigation de- investigation. Fraud complaint Court phone appearance, but He was lodged in cells as termined the driver of the A break, enter and received from a Fort Qu’Appelle Cir- you need to call the court well until he was sober. vehicle was a 72-year-old theft was reported at a grandmother whose cuit Court has returned to house to make arrange- As a result of a traffic female who was charged seasonal residence on granddaughter had fraud- functioning locally. 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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA ARIES You’ll have a lot of running around to do. Remember to grab your list before you head to the grocery store, otherwise you’ll CROSSWORDS PUZZLE NO. 081 Copyright © 2018, Penny Press have to make two trips. You’ll be in the mood to chat, and some people will try to SLFNDƓJKW ACROSS 44. Atop 16. Competent 47. Intelligence 20. Applied TAURUS 1. Scored on the serve 51. Punch 22. Pull suddenly You’ll calculate your vacation budget more 5. Gun, as an engine 54. Wherever 24. Troops than once to make sure you can afford 8. Kitties 56. Took a taxi 25. Daytime TV show every activity. However, since details are 57. Decorate a cake easily overlooked, it’s best to plan to do 12. Speaking part 26. Courageous person 13. Respect 58. Glass container more rather than less, even if it means sa- 27. Understood 14. Trade 59. Copied FULƓFLQJVRPHWKLQJVODWHU 28. Bossa ____ 15. Flamenco dancer’s 60. Permit GEMINI instrument 61. Shade providers 29. Is in debt 17. TV’s Alan ____ 31. Bee’s follower Your initiative will be at the forefront. At 18. Overpriced 32. Meat mixture work and elsewhere, you’ll create oppor- 19. Eternal spirit DOWN 35. Sharp tunities for yourself and take full advan- 21. Hog’s home 39. Apostle count tage of them. You’ll feel more energized 23. Break 1. Circle portions 41. Hauled after drinking a second cup of coffee and taking your vitamins. 27. Snarl 2. Cloak 43. Egyptian snake 30. Sprain result 3. Otherwise 45. Comet part CANCER 33. Shad ____ 4. Hate 46. ____ in a lifetime 34. This moment You’ll likely review your finances be fore 5. Made a getaway 48. Fingertip feature 35. Work dough leaving on vacation, which may generate 6. Mas that go baa 36. Blemish 49. Scheme some anxiety about spen ding money. But don’t forget that happiness is priceless. As 37. Eden inhabitant 7. Presidential refusal 50. Slippery swimmers for matters of the heart, love will come 38. Just manages to earn 8. Biblical song 51. Bathing-suit top knocking when you least expect it. 39. Memo error 9. Nocturnal bird 52. Crop 40. Debris 10. Young boy 53. “____ to Joy” LEO 42. Hem’s partner 11. Luxurious resort 55. Besides You’ll want need to spend time with those around you. Doing so will give you a chance to take a break from work. You’ll indulge in longer lunches so you can better con- nect with your colleagues, employees and associates. VIRGO You’ll take advantage of your vacation to complete a few projects, both work-related and around the house. Don’t forget to take a break though, and remember to set aside some quality time for yourself. LIBRA Your love of life will prevail, and there will be an opportunity to celebrate in some way. You might select some reading material for your vacation, but it won’t be easy to de- cide. Also, make sure certain responsibili- ties don’t get overlooked. SCORPIO Change is long overdue, and now’s the time to take action. Whether you’re on vacation or not, you’ll start implementing a new bu- siness strategy or looking for a better job. You’ll also freshen up your decor at home. SAGITTARIUS You’ll participate in training sessions, con- ferences and negotiations at work. In your love life, you’ll get tired of being at your partner’s beck and call. It’s going to take a lot of effort to change certain habits at home. CAPRICORN If a vacation is fast approaching, you won’t be able to truly get away from it all, as cer- tain matters will keep you in contact with WKHRIƓFH,Q\RXUORYHOLIH\RXōOOPHHWVRPH- one who keeps you waiting before your next encounter. AQUARIUS You’ll be able to tie up loose ends and ƓQLVKWKHSURMHFWV\RXōYHEHHQSXWWLQJRII for quite some time. Avoid improvising your vacation plans. Gi ven the circumstan- ces, many tourist spots will be completely booked, so make your reservations this week. PISCES You’ll want to spend your vacation at home. +RZHYHU\RXōOOTXLFNO\ƓQGWKDWSURMHFWV like improving your gardens and landsca- ping get in the way of more fun activities and your ability to relax. This will be the Һ    theme of your vacation.   {  

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By Emily Jane Fulford forward to this year. To- pants to recognize that summer program this Grasslands News gether we play games, reading doesn’t have to year will definitely be read books and do unique follow rules or fit into the seeing everyone’s face activities.” box of traditional chapter again,” says Kresowaty. Have you ever heard It’s very important for books.” “It will be so wonderful the line; “Having fun isn’t children of all ages to dis- Kayla is currently to see all of our amazing hard when you have a li- cover that reading is not working on completing kids all summer as long brary card”. That fact is merely a chore but can her Bachelor of Educa- as regulations continue to alive and well in Melville. also be very rewarding tion – Middle Years de- allow us to do so!” Kayla Kresowaty has and fun. gree at the University of The Melville Public been running the TD Programs such as this Regina. With a passion Library has received Summer Reading Club in help to foster that bond for non-traditional class- an Honourable Mention town for the past three and create a passion for room learning, she hopes on a national level from years. It’s a program that reading and learning that to one day find employ- TD for our program two is designed to encourage is priceless. ment in a setting where years in a row. This year, participants to join their “Through our pro- she can teach and inspire the team is hoping to get peers and enjoy some gram, we help children her students in a way to the next level and win summer fun as well as get to discover the genre and that makes them more one of the grand prizes. the opportunity to check format of reading mate- actively involved in the This would mean that out some great materials. rial they enjoy whether learning experience. they would receive fund- “The program is open that be graphic novels, The summer programs ing for the library which for all children ages 0-12,” audiobooks, non-fiction, have been an opportunity would be used to continue explains Kresowaty. tutorials/guides, maga- for her to hone the skill more programs such as “There is also a teen zines, and more,” says of teaching even prior to this one. “ section for our older par- Kresowaty. obtaining the degree. “As participants ticipants that we started “I want our partici- “The best part of the sign-up to read and at- in 2019 and are carrying tend, our chances of .$

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As of June 23, ground-penetrating radar made 751 hits in a specified 44,000 square-meter area of the cemetery affiliated with the church and residential school. Small flags and little solar lights now indicate the location of each hit. The technical team said the radar has a potential 10 per cent margin for error so they will assess each of the spots in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Chief Delorme has cautiously stated that there are more than 600 graves, rather than ex- aggerating the specific number. First Nation leaders will continue to work with the local archdiocese and senior band members to OUR TEAM WILL BE ON VACATION acquire records and compile information so every grave can be identified and respectfully marked with FROM JULY 26 TO AUGUST 6, 2021 a headstone. Please note the advertising Widespread Response deadlines for the following issues: Following Cowessess’ announcement, there has been an outpouring of condolences. Neighboring First Nations voiced their sorrow. JULY 23 August 13 “Words cannot convey the shared grief, sadness and EDITION EDITION anger that envelopes our people,” Zagime First Na- Tuesday, July 20 Tuesday, August 10 tion Chief Lynn Acoose said in a statement. “We at 12 noon at 12 noon also carry with us collective resolve to create change We hope you have a fun, from this time of reckoning. We extend our love and prayers to our relatives at Cowessess First Nation and all survivors and their families affected by this fabulous and safe awful news.” Premier Scott Moe likewise expressed his sympa- summer holiday! thy and commitment to helping Cowessess and other First Nations. “All of Saskatchewan mourns for those who were discovered buried in unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School site,” he said via social media. “I have spoken with Chief Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and Chief Cadmus Delorme to offer the full support of the provincial government as Cowessess deals with this tragic discovery.” Federal leaders have pledged support as well. The The Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times Government of Canada has promised to give the FSIN and Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun $4.88 million in funding to find and commemorate the burial sites of First Nations children who were forced to attend residential schools in Saskatchewan, ensur- 1-844-GNG-NEWS ing that the gravesite project on Cowessess and simi- lar locations can continue.