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The Saskatchewan Government announced a new health order on Tuesday afternoon, making facemasks mandatory throughout the province and further reduc- ing private gathering sizes to five people. “You will now be required to wear a mask to pro- tect yourself and others in all indoor public places in Saskatchewan,” Premier Scott Moe stated during a live-stream from the Legislature Building on Novem- ber 17. “COVID-19 is now present in every part of the province and you should wear a mask in every part of the province.” This comes after citizens, doctors, and political leaders requested the government enforce stricter measures to curb the exponential spread of COVID- 19. Although many people continue to recover from the virus, new cases in Saskatchewan have more than doubled in the past month, rising from 2,306 total cases reported on October 17 to 5,182 cases reported on No- vember 16. Hospitalizations increased from 11 to 68 individuals during that same time period. “A plan that fails to control COVID-19 fails to sup- port Saskatchewan businesses,” NDP Leader Ryan Meili said last week. “If we don’t take steps to contain the pandemic then we will be seeing hospitals over- whelmed, and schools and businesses closing. Any ac- +RFNH\·VEDFNLQWRZQ CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS tion not taken now means more severe measures will *UHQIHOO6SLWÀUHV·&DUVRQ6DVVWULHVWRFOHDU%DOJRQLH%LVRQV·SOD\HU&RUZLQ6WHYHO\IURPWKHQHWDV have to be taken further down the road.” JRDOLH%HQMLH7D\SRWDWHNHHSVDQH\HRQWKHSOD\RYHUWRSRIWKHP7KH6SLWÀUHVKRVWHGWKH%LVRQV Rather than potentially causing further economic LQWKHLUKRPHRSHQHURQ1RYZLQQLQJ6HHVWRU\RQSDJH harm by closing businesses as was done last March, the Sask Party government is pursuing a different means of protecting people from the highly contagious virus. On November 6, the government made facemasks mandatory for all public indoor spaces in Regina, Sas- Love of photography brings rewards katoon, and Prince Albert. A week later, this rule was extended to communities with populations of 5,000 By Elaine Ashfield Jen lives on a farm with her image at their family farm south of people or more. Many businesses in Grenfell, Indian Grasslands News husband and their children where Whitewood, Sk. Head, and other small communities voluntarily began the animals and the youngsters are “The two week old lamb was requiring patrons to wear masks. often the subject of the photogra- playing on the bales after the first Beginning November 19, masks must be worn at When Jennifer Hanlin of White- pher’s joy of hearing the click of much needed rain of the year,” all indoor public spaces across Saskatchewan. This wood bought her first camera to her camera as she snaps her pho- Hanlin wrote in her photo caption. applies to retail outlets, medical centres, sports facili- take pictures of her four kids, she tos. “My favorite type of photos are ties, restaurants, places of worship, and other venues. soon discovered she had a hidden She has developed talents in family,” says Hanlin. “So many “If you are unsure if a location qualifies as an indoor talent that she loved to do. landscape, lines, patterns and col- families have stuck with me from public space, defer to wearing the mask – choose the This was about 7 years ago, and ors as well. In January 2019, she the start. I’ve had the pleasure option that promotes public safety,” the government’s now she has developed her skills had one of her photos chosen by of watching them grow over the announcement read. into a small home business called renowned photographer Greg John- years. I also do new born, gradua- Indoor gatherings will also be further limited start- Photography by Jen Hanlin and son, the Tornado Hunter, to be pub- tions, engagement and weddings.” ing on November 19, when the maximum allowable she is receiving notable acclaim for lished in his newest book. She added that she would love size for private gatherings in the home setting will de- her photos. The book, entitled Camera to do more wildlife “but the lenses crease to five. This includes groups in the home or in The family moved to the White- Canada, Portrait of a Nation, is come at a huge cost. Future goals!” buildings located on private property. The lowest limit wood area in 2005 and as the fam- a large 256 page book of photos Even so, her wildlife photos have on private gatherings previously mandated during the ily grew, Jen wanted to take better submitted by photographers from won her awards. She has won in pandemic had been ten people. pictures of her kids so she tackled across Canada that had taken one the wildlife category for Tourism In addition to these measures, visitation at all long- her interests. of Greg Johnson’s workshops. The Saskatchewan and a photo pub- term care facilities and personal care homes will again “I’ve gone to a couple of work- content of the photo submitted to lished lately by Grasslands News be suspended, with the exception of compassionate shop and done a few online be reviewed for publication in the won her 1st Place in Wildlife Photo reasons as per the current family visitation policy. courses,” Hanlin told Grasslands book had to be Canadian and had in the Premier Awards for all the The new public health order will remain in place News. “Lots of reading!” she added. to demonstrate a technical under- newspapers in Saskatchewan given until at least December 17, when officials will re-eval- While Jen says she specialized standing of the camera of compo- out last week. uate the situation. in family portraits, children and sition. This photo was Jen’s caption, In the meantime, the Ministry of Health will also be equine photography, her eye for The photo chosen by Greg John- after sitting patiently nearby a tree consulting with leaders in various industries to deter- the beauty of nature in scenic shots son that Hanlin submitted was on their farm that a bear had de- mine what other measures should be taken to mitigate are just as beautiful in the eye of taken on the evening of May 29, cided to retreat to and entertain the risk of transmission in their sectors. any professional photographer. 2018 when Hanlin captured the - SEE HANLIN, 12 2 November 20, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Proper disposal of contaminated masks and gloves Used PPE is NOT recyclable; they are garbage

By Elaine Ashfield would also be considered she said. And will prob- Grasslands News to be items that could be ably get tougher as man- contaminated. They are datory mask use was garbage, that need to go implemented in all indoor It is time for people directly to the landfill and spaces as of Thursday, to seriously think about not to recyclables where Nov. 19. the masks (and other they are sorted by individ- Sometimes workers preventative items) they uals who do not want to see individual masks and are wearing during the contact COVID any more gloves, but they also see COVID-19 pandemic. than anyone else. “big bags” filled with the Firstly – masks, Loraas Disposal gath- protective gear, Mofazzali whether disposable or ers the garbage and the said. washable, are not recy- recyclables in most of our “We’re not able to pull clable. They are garbage. surrounding communi- them all off right at that They are possibly contam- ties. When the recyclables first pre-sort. I myself inated and they should not are collected, they are have worked closer to the have to be handled by the taken to a plant in Ken- back of the line, where tinue to promote the use into your mask, as not munities. So much is people working for your nedy, SK. where the card- it’s a little slower, and I’m of cloth masks and lin- all contaminated people unknown, but one thing disposal companies. Plas- board is separated out still pulling masks and ers, they also need to be do, but when you take for sure is – none of us tic face shields and gloves and the rest, the mixed gloves off frequently — strongly emphasizing the that mask off, stick it into know so do your best to bales, go to a plant in Re- like every single minute, importance of cleanliness your pocket or school bag, make a good judgment, gina. Any products that you’re pulling something and proper fit while using put it back on later or the think about what could Election number have a risk of being con- off.” these masks continually. next day, are you spread- be and don’t just do half taminated should not be Not only are they clog- If COVID-19 is air-born as ing something from a con- a job of your preventative Correction in recyclable garbage so ging up the recycling sys- is now suspected, do you taminated mask? measures – if using pre- they have to be handled tem, but there’s also the know when you breathed The debate continues ventative measures, treat Last week’s election by workers. lingering concern of dis- those little droplets into about the effectiveness, it as possibly contami- coverage showed that A representative from posable masks and gloves your mask? Or do you the necessity and the in- nated and keep everyone the RM of Grayson Di- Loraas Recycle in Sas- being contaminated with even know when you may convenience in our com- well. vision 3 election was katoon, the same local COVID-19. Extra precau- have inhaled droplets won by Mike Flegel disposal company used tions are being taken by from a contaminated indi- over Roger Ell, which in most of our commu- Loraas during the pan- vidual near you who may LANE REALTY was incorrect. The ac- nities, stated last week demic but the public need not even know they are For all of your buying or selling needs....Contact: tual results of the elec- that, “When you’re seeing to do their part to ensure contaminated? tion were incumbent 8,100 masks and gloves a everyone, including the Does your mask cover DOUG JENSEN: 306-621-9955 Roger Ell was re-elected day, that’s 8,100 times we Loraas workers, can do your nose and seal prop- JASON BEUTLER: 306-735-7811 with 20 votes over Mike have to pull something off their jobs as safely as pos- erly? How long do you Flegel with 10 votes. the line and put it in the sible. wear your mask before Grasslands News garbage in a safe and pro- Secondly – the pub- you clean it? How are you would like to apologize tected way,” she said, not- lic needs to be educated disposing of your masks for the error to both the ing the fastest conveyor about the masks and other that may contain con- WITH OVER 38 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS candidates and readers belt moves about 80 me- protective equipment. As taminated matter? You PH: 306-569-3380 EMAIL: [email protected] for the error. tres per minute. the government and the may not get sick from www.lanerealty.com “It’s definitely tough,” medical specialists con- what you have breathed UG:HHN

20113ge0 www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV November 20, 2020 3 Grenfell planning ‘Home for the Holidays’ showcase

By Sarah Pacio Following their shopping spree, residents can enjoy be used at participating businesses in Grenfell. Grasslands News a fireworks display set off from a vacant lot near Al- “Council elected to go with ‘Grenfell Bucks’ as op- berta Avenue and Qu’Appelle Street. The show will posed to a cash prize because they really want to sup- be presented by Paradise Fireworks, a Saskatchewan port the local businesses in town, especially during The Town of Grenfell is finding ways to make the owned and operated company specializing in pyromu- this year where COVID has really hit the small busi- holidays “merry and bright” in spite of the global coro- sical productions. The fireworks will be visible from nesses hard,” Nicholl explained. navirus crisis. Traditionally, the town and local part- the main area of town where people will have just In addition to these scheduled events, the town will ners host a “Home for the Holidays” event in early completed Late Night Shopping. Spectators can also also create an outdoor skating rink south of the pool December with sleigh rides and carolling. This year, park along Alberta Avenue, Saskatchewan Avenue, at the Grenfell Recreational Park. Since the rink in- they are organizing creative alternatives in response or Assiniboia Avenue. Parking is not permitted along side the arena remains closed to public skating, this to public health orders prohibiting large gatherings. Highway 47. An FM radio station will broadcast musi- will provide residents with a COVID-safe opportunity The activities are made possible by support from cal accompaniment so residents can safely watch from for recreation. The rink will be outlined by a shallow Hometown Co-op, Horizon Credit Union, Remax Re- their vehicle or home. wooden frame and likely ready for use by the end of alty, and the Grenfell & District Lions Club. A community-wide Christmas Lights Competition November. There will be temporary overhead lighting “The intent of this ‘Home for the Holidays’ spe- will commence the following night, December 11. Par- and a small shack, to provide a dry and sheltered place cial event is to showcase Grenfell, to support local ticipants can enter either a residential or commercial for putting on skates. businesses and to rally together during the holiday property and should register with the Town Office to A skating trail will also meander from the outdoor season,” said Andrea Nicholl, Grenfell’s Director of be eligible for prizes. A representative from the Town rink through the campground. Campsites along the Recreation and Culture. of Grenfell and each of the four other “Home for the trail will be decorated with Christmas lights and sig- Thursday, Dec. 10 will be an evening of lights and Holidays” sponsors will judge the entries and award nage from local businesses or non-profit organizations. shopping in the town. The Christmas tree near the prizes for the two categories. Winners will receive Trail construction will be weather dependent since clock at the end of Desmond Street will be lit and Grenfell Bucks equivalent to $250 for 1st place, $100 snow banks will form its outline. Groups or businesses stores will be open for Late Night Shopping from 5 to for 2nd place, and $50 for 3rd place. The “bucks” can interested in decorating a campsite should contact the 9 p.m. Town Office at 306-697-2815 or email comdev.grenfell@ sasktel.net New Sask. Legislative Assembly resumes Nov. 30

Provinvial News a strong recovery.” Grasslands News The Assembly has been reconfigured to create more S.W.F. Measuring Night space for safe physical distancing between the mem- Melville Fish & Game will hold its bers and plexiglass shields are being installed on the Premier Scott Moe announced that the first session Annual “Horn/Antler” Measuring Night at desks. Members will all wear masks when in the As- of the new Legislative Assembly will begin on Mon- Melville Community Works sembly. The number of members who will be present day, Nov. 30. 800 Prince Edward St. The session will begin with the election of the in the Assembly at one time remains under consider- Speaker in the morning followed by the Lieutenant ation. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 Governor delivering the Throne Speech in the after- The fall sitting is expected to last two weeks, which WRSP noon. will allow for debate and passage of the Throne Speech 7KHUHZLOONOTEHDVRFLDO HYHQLQJGXHWR&29,' “Our government has received a new mandate from and introduction of several pieces of legislation, in- 3OHDVHZHDUDPDVN the people of Saskatchewan and I know all MLAs on cluding bills required to fulfill the government’s cam- both sides of the House are looking forward to getting paign commitments. Earlier scoring recommended before into the Assembly and debating the important issues “We are grateful that the people of this great prov- Dec. 9 call 306-730-6671 or 306-728-5193. facing our province,” Moe said. “Of course, our im- ince gave our government a strong renewed mandate 2021 Memberships can also be purchased. to keeping building a strong economy, strong commu- mediate focus with be on managing through the on- Entries for fish, birds or photos going pandemic - keeping Saskatchewan people safe nities, strong families and a strong Saskatchewan, and are now being accepted. while keeping our economy open and working toward that’s exactly what we intend to do,” Moe said.

     
   

         

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 pandemic environment. a Our newly appointed Saskatchewan Health mASk Minister Paul Merriman has set out some very
    
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     mandated. Mayor Walter Streelasky

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     that the citizens of Melville have shown overwhelming confi dence in my leadership. As your mayor I place the well-being of our citizens and     
  this community as a top priority. This is my home – I love this community and I will continue to serve as Melville’s ambassador by promoting our city as a great place to live, to 
 raise a family, to come home to and to do business in. %'K+!(!)K%*'K,(!)K)KHHH >62E@1D /A=K Mayor Walter Streelasky 4 November 20, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Support from Whitewood, community Families appreciate help in the time of need By Elaine Ashfield A friend of Kyle’s family has set up us all. Words simply cannot express ter Katherine who was born in May 2020. Grasslands News a collection fund for the family. People how much each message has meant to Since Riley could not answer ques- that wish to help can etransfer to the- us throughout this unexpected journey. tions due to his sedation, he was treated [email protected] (security answer is It is so hard to believe that it has as a presumed positive COVID patient Three families, with ties to White- Kyle) or purchase gift certificates for been one month since the accident. It until swabbed and tested. A later CT wood, are experiencing medical emer- anywhere including at the Tantallon will take some time to put all of his gencies at this time and are so thankful scan showed the medication was success- local store or to Tracy Bass at Esterhazy pieces back together again, but he is for the support they are receiving from ful at dissolving the clot, the tube was Family Foods. moving slowly and steadily down the others. removed and the sedation decreased. Kyle was the owner of the ValleyView road of recovery. Army has been work- At this point his wife, whom he had Kyle Brule Hotel in Tantallon that burned to the ing through the pain and challenges in married in the summer of 2019, had to Kyle Brule, who was disabled due to ground in April 2019. The bar was a the same way that he works his job sites leave due to COVID restrictions and he a snowmobiling accident several years huge sponsor of Telemiracle every year, - determined to finish what he starts to awaited for hopefully a negative COVID ago, is suffering from medical problems raising unbelievable amounts of fund- the best of his ability as quickly as he test result so he could be moved to the from pressures on his skin due to the ing from such a small village’s business can. neurology ward to be accessed for fur- use of his wheelchair. He has been out of until the fire destroyed their business. From the bottom of our hearts, we ther clots and the extent, if any, damage work since the beginning of April. Kyle Darrell Armstrong want to humbly say “Thank You” all from the stroke. Brule is married to Kassandra, who is again for being there for us when we By Saturday, Nov. 14, the COVID tests on maternity leave with their 11-month- Army (Darrell Armstrong) suffered needed it the most.” a serious work related accident in the had returned negative, he had received old son, and they have a daughter So- more CT scans, an MRI and an echocar- phia. middle of October 2020 and is currently Riley Jordan diogram that showed a small hole in his His wheelchair causes sores and in a Regina hospital. Darrell fell from On Wednesday. Nov. 11, 2020, Riley heart between the right and left atrium, eventually, even with antibiotics, infec- some scaffolding while replacing a large Jordan was transported by ambulance to allowing a clot to bypass the lungs, re-en- tion went into his bloodstream and into overhead door and was airlifted by Yorkton Hospital when his symptoms of ter the circulation system and enter his his hipbone. He has undergone three STARS to Regina. His wife, Sharon and a headache and dizziness started show- brain. Further testing on Monday and surgeries over the past months and is his family of two grown children, will ing signs of a stroke. in a Regina hospital. be by his side as much as possible, re- Once in Yorkton, he was intubated Tuesday of this week will help with the Kyle is the son of Maurice and Wendy specting the COVID restrictions, during and sedated for a CT scan and x-ray with assessment and the plan to address the Brule, both originally from Whitewood, this difficult time. A GoFundMe Page, the CT showing a blood clot in the basal hole in his heart. and his mother spoke with Grasslands Army’s Army, was set up shortly after artery in his brain. He received TPA, His wife cannot visit due to COVID News to report his progress. the accident to help the family. Army a medication to break up the clot and but he can visit on the phone and they “It has been very difficult for sure and his family are hard working, com- transferred by air ambulance to Royal continue to deliver care packages to him. for Kyle and his family,” Wendy Brule munity-minded people and the organiz- University Hospital in Saskatoon. A GoFundMe page has been estab- stated. “It’s been a long procedure and ers of the fund felt this was a good way Riley works at Vaderstad in Lang- lished at www.gofundme.com as Riley’s with COVID-19, that has just added to show that people are thinking of them bank. He lives with his wife Kim, who Recovery and Shannon Brule is accept- some stress. The doctors are to have a all and wishing him a speedy and full is a teacher at Whitewood/Broadview ing donations and cards for Riley at consult on Monday (Nov. 16) to decide recovery. Unconfirmed reports from the schools and is presently on maternity Pharmasave in Whitewood where she is if he can come home. That would be so family state the fall resulted in some leave following the birth of their daugh- employed as the pharmacist assistant. great but there is still to be visits every broken ribs, bruising and body trauma, couple of weeks to the specialist, photos but most concerning was a brain bleed have to be submitted continually of the that was causing a head trauma. damaged area. We just hope they can Last weekend, an update was added keep things under control so he can be to the GoFundMe page from the family. with his family.” “A huge “Thank You” to everyone who Once Kyle’s wife Kassandra returns has been following Army’s progress the to work, their son, Hunter will have to past few weeks. All of the love, support go to daycare. and messages have meant so much to

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By Alan Hustak environment in Manitoba. ing public disorder,” Hamon Grasslands News “Riel was chosen to lead writes. “Second, Riel was not not because of his military performing for the Canadian reputation but for his ideas but for the Red River public. Louis Riel continues to be- and ability to persuade,” he The Metis guards were on the devil us. writes. “Riel’s vision of a verge of killing Scott with or Riel was executed for trea- nation in which the Metis without a court martial be- son in Regina 135 years ago could belong was still pos- fore Riel intervened.” this week and now another sible in an era when racism Before Scott was executed, biographer, Max Hamon, at- and dispossession had not Riel sought to craft a political tempts to interpret his role in yet marginalized the Metis.” culture that made sense of Ca- our history. In other words, he insists nadian ambitions and Metis The Audacity of His En- that the Metis were much interests. Ending this book terprise: Louis Riel and the more involved in state mak- in 1875 allows the author to Metis Nation That Canada ing than previous historians portray Riel in a new light, as Never Was (McGill Queen’s have acknowledged. It is gen- both a nation builder and as University Press, 414 pp, erally conceded that Riel’s a cultural broker who sought $39.95) argues that Riel was execution in 1870 of Thomas to bring Metis understanding not a rebel, but a western pa- Scott, an Irish Protestant who of politics and vice versa. “It triot and political leader who challenged his legitimate au- was the refusal of the latter sought an alternative version thority as head of Manito- that disposed the Metis of of confederation. The author, ba’s provisional government, their rights,” he concludes. who teaches at Queen’s Uni- forever demonized Riel in Riel remains one of the versity, contends that in the English-speaking Canada, country’s most complex char- 1860s, “There was a moment particularly in Ontario. acters - Hamon likens him to in the negotiation for Confed- “The outrage at Scott’s a Canadian “Ulysses” whose eration when public opinion murder is informed by the personality and vision for was informed by ideas of in- false gaze of hindsight. If Riel the west will keep professors, digenous rights.” And despite had allowed Scott to live the academics and students of the decades of subsequent consequences could have been Canadian history busy for oppression, “alternative ver- more dire in terms of ongo- centuries. sions of Confederation were proposed, and it is up to us to recover those alternatives.” The book concentrates on the first 36 years of Riel’s life. Through new archival re- search Hamon challenges the idea that Riel was somehow a WRWKHUDWHSD\HUVRI501RUWK4X·$SSHOOH wild, insane savage who was a traitor to the nation. Hamon IRUWKHVXSSRUWLQWKHUHFHQWPXQLFLSDOHOHFWLRQ dwells on Riel’s cultivated $VSHFLDOWKDQN\RXWRWKRVHZKR background in Montreal, and on his initial attempts in the DFWLYHO\FDPSDLJQHGRQP\EHKDOI 1860’s to bring First Nations, French Canadians, Metis and Reeve - Lee Carlson British into a new political

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The daily COVID-19 cases undoubtedly are higher non-emergency “elective” surgeries, leaving hospitals COVID-19 patients are currently using less than 2% of than in the first wave of the pandemic. People are almost empty in order to meet an overwhelming wave Saskatchewan’s hospital bed capacity. As announced by dying from contacting the virus but what really is of COVID patients that never arrived. The government Premier Moe’s government in April, ICU capacity can happening in our province? forcibly closed “non-essential” businesses, causing eco- be expanded to 963 beds; currently COVID-19 patients This week there are further restrictions, some nomic disaster and leaving business owners to try and are using less than 2 per cent of this total ICU capacity. while inside or outside of your home. People are survive the lockdown, due to demonstrably inaccurate Still, these doctors warn of supposedly catastrophic complaining and the government is reacting. After predictions of thousands of lost lives to COVID. consequences unless the Saskatchewan government following this week’s developments, it really is no As explained in the Justice Centre’s report, The Un- uses “sufficient force” to control the virus. “Totalitar- wonder that people are becoming divided on their justified Persistence of Lockdowns: A Charter Analysis ian control is not welcome or acceptable in a free and opinions. Is it too much political pressure or possibly of Saskatchewan’s Response to COVID-19, released Sep- democratic country,” states John Carpay, president of it is COVID fatique from people. tember 14, 2020, the predictions of Dr. Neil Ferguson, the Justice Centre. The Justice Centre has written to Saskatchewan who claimed in March that millions of people would die “Rather than locking down society and the economy Premier Scott Moe, urging him to reject fear monger- of COVID-19, have been thoroughly discredited. with measures that clearly violate our most fundamen- ing and broad lockdown measures and rather focus on However, in a November 10, 2020 letter to Premier tal Charter freedoms,” explains Carpay, “the Saskatche- protecting the vulnerable. The fundamental freedoms Scott Moe, Minister of Health Merriman and Dr. Sha- wan government should instead protect the vulnerable, of Saskatchewanians continue to be violated by var- hab, some anonymous, unnamed doctors advocated for and remove the remaining Charter-violating policies ious lockdown measures that are still in place, and a further and more extreme violations of Charter free- that continue to harm the healthy majority of Saskatch- number of doctors have written to the Premier urging doms. These doctors speak of the growth in “cases” and ewan’s society and economy.” even more restrictive measures despite only 31 deaths of overburdened hospital capacity, but fail to mention So now with the mixture of politics and medical rec- attributed to COVID-19 in all of Saskatchewan since the relevant context. More than 9,500 Saskatchewanians ommendations, is it any wonder that frustrations and March 2020, in the context of 9,500 annual deaths in die each year and more than 9,400 have passed away doubt are rising amongst the population? Saskatchewan. from causes other than COVID-19. The 31 COVID-19 Throw in the reports of the flu that is usually experi- The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms are deaths in the last 8 months make up one-third of 1 per enced every year at this time is almost non-existant and a Canadian legal organization and federally registered cent of annual deaths in Saskatchewan. more questions and/or explanations arise. charity that defends citizens’ fundamental freedoms The doctors state in their letter that hospitalizations Every province is trying to work through their own under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and ICU admissions have greatly increased, yet fail to pressures from the pandemic. There doesn’t appear to through pro bono legal representation and through ed- mention that on November 12 only 62 COVID-19 patients be any right or wrong answer for what actions to take. ucating Canadians about the free society. were in hospital, and only 16 in ICU, in the context of Will we ever know what the right actions are? Your Earlier this year, based on wildly inaccurate mod- 2,400 hospital beds with a surge capacity of up to 3,180 opinion may depend whether you are a doctor or a pol- elling, the Saskatchewan Government pre-emptively beds in Saskatchewan. The doctors are treating it like itician. cancelled thousands of medically necessary but a crisis when the government’s own data reveals that - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Moe caught between stopping COVID and keeping jobs By Murray Mandryk est cities. Grasslands News Initially, opposing the wearing of masks — what many medical pro- fessions believe is the absolute least The COVID-19 news has not been any government should do to stop good and is likely soon to get worse. the coronavirus spread — seemed to While it once took nearly two have much wider support. months to run up 500 cases in Sas- Certainly, the notion some still katchewan, we are now hitting those hold that it infringes on one’s per- numbers in a couple days. sonal freedom — a rallying cry And what’s quickly becoming even more problematic is contact seemingly borrowed from the U.S. tracing the source of outbreaks is and Donald Trump supporters — becoming nearly impossible. It’s no contained political overtones. And longer a case of COVID-19 coming some anti-maskers seem to be still in from out-of-province or confining clinging on this notion as a political outbreaks in remote First Nations‘ symbol. communities or in Hutterite’ com- But as daily COVID-19 case counts munities. The coronavirus is in all climbed into the triple digits in Sas- corners and all communities Pre- katchewan, anti-mask sentiment mier Scott Moe acknowledged last have quickly fallen out of favour recommended by the province’s doctors and “super spreader” events that Moe and Shabab week. among the vast majority. health professionals. acknowledge are one big reason why COVID- What to do about it is a matter of If this issue was ever a rural-ver- A rather sombre Moe appeared before re- 19 is everywhere in the province. varying opinion — opinion that now sus-urban thing, that changed when porters last week along with Chief Medical Of- For Moe and his Sask. Party government, fluctuates even within communities COVID-19 case numbers per 100,000 ficer Dr. Saqib Shahab to announce not only the line in the sand is to avoid a complete and within interest and interest in the three Prairie provinces sur- the provincewide mask order but also to an- lockdown like we are seeing in neighbouring groups that maybe once held more passed that of Quebec and Ontario. nounce that gatherings in private home would Manitoba. consistent views on the coronavirus Saskatchewan Association of be restricted to five people instead of 10. “This is not a lockdown,” Moe said. “This issue. Rural Municipalities (SARM) Presi- It was also announced visits to long-term is a slowdown, a significant one-month slow- Consider last week’s order mak- dent Ray Orb stepped up and made it care facilities and personal care homes — 20 down.” ing public mask wearing in this clear that the slight inconvenience of of which have COVID-19 cases — would be Moe then mentioned something he avoided province mandatory everywhere — wearing masks everywhere was no suspended except for extreme compassionate talking about during last month’s election an order that came just four days big deal for rural people. Certainly, if reasons. when he campaigned on a strong economy after the province ordered manda- masks mean the difference between However, what might have been most sur- — that 15,000 of the 70,000 shed in the initial tory mask-wearing in communities shutting down the economy and not prising is what wasn’t announced —further March lockdown had not come back. of 5,000 people and more (and many shutting down the economy, many restrictions on gatherings in churches, ca- For now, Moe is opting to save jobs in Sas- of their surrounding communities) people see them as well worth it. sinos, bingo halls, sporting events, bars and katchewan and hoping his incremental mea- that came less than a week after However, mask wearing seems restaurants (although their service hours for sures to fight COVID-19 will get us through mandatory public mask wearing to be a relatively easy choice for alcohol was cut a few days earlier). the second wave. was ordered for just the three larg- Moe compared with other measures All such venues have been involved in It is clearly a gamble. 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By Alan Hustak third floor of the Saskatchewan legisla- Capital Commission which looks after I am the MLA for the area, but you have Grasslands News ture. Premier Scott Moe has appointed the sprawling legislative grounds and to remember I am the minister for the the MLA for Indian-Head Milestone surrounding park land. province,” he said. “There is a process McMorris collected 67 per cent of the to go through. The application will be The boxes in his new office haven’t minister responsible for First Nations, vote in his constituency in the October looked at, like all the others,” he said. yet all been unpacked but after a four- Métis and Northern Affairs, the min- election. “You don’t get to be a minister McMorris brings more than 20 years year absence, Don McMorris is back ister of Government Relations and the of anything until you first get elected of experience to the cabinet table having in a spacious ministerial suite on the minister responsible for the Provincial as an MLA from somewhere,” he said. served as Deputy Premier, Highways “The people of my riding put their faith Minister, Minister of Crown Invest- in me and the premier put his faith ments, and the Liquor and Gaming in me. It feels good, really good to be Authority. Perhaps his most sensitive back,” he said. portfolio will be that of First Nations, Because of the pandemic, the legisla- Métis and Northern Affairs. The chief ture is closed to visitors. So McMorris of the Federation of Sovereign Indige- gamely agreed to Grassland’s News sug- nous Nations, Bobby Cameron and oth- gestion that he walk through the snow ers have complained about systematic to be photographed outside the building. racism in the province, especially in the He was in a reflective mood as he talked justice system. Premier Scott Moe has about the challenges he now faces hav- acknowledged that systemic racism ex- ing to deal with 446 urban municipali- ists, and said people need to treat each ties and with the sensitive issue of race relations in the province. other with dignity. Because McMorris is Now that he is a senior minister, also responsible for the Provincial Cap- the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle has high ital Commission, he will also have to expectations that he’s in a position to deal with public protests such as the re- help secure government grants needed cent tipi demonstrations that have been to upgrade the Rexentre. The town is set up outside the legislature. preparing for $705,000 worth of repairs “Our partnership with the First Na- to the sports facility and is looking to tions is always a work in progress,” he McMorris and other politicians to sup- said. “There is an awful lot that is fed- port its COVID-19 grant application. eral jurisdiction, and a lot that is pro- While McMorris says it is important to vincial. I will work hard to make sure get the economy up and running back my door is open, so that they can ex- the way it was before the pandemic, he press their concerns, so we don’t have points out that there are more projects to negotiate these things through the than there is money to go around. “Yes, media,” he said. Counterfeit bills investigated

Sgt. Travis Adams occurrences or traffic a business shed in Mel- Melville / Ituna Detachment stops that resulted in 27 ville. A male wearing a Charges and 34 Warnings. brown jacket stole some RCMP responded to Reporting period: consumable items and a single vehicle rollover left in a two-door gold co- Nov. 11 to Nov. 18 Provincial appointment $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 involving a grain truck loured car. Traffic near Waldron and a col- A female caller con- Don McMorris is back in cabinet responsible for three portfolios, including During this time, Mel- lision with a bulldozer tacted the RCMP to report First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, the minister of Government Rela- ville & Ituna detachment near Grayson. In both her blueish green Pontiac tions and the minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission. responded to 65 reported collisions, there were no Montana van stolen from injuries. RCMP would Melville on or about Nov. like to remind motorist to 7, 2020. take their time and allow RCMP investigate RE-OPENED for extra time when head- a report that someone Melville Community Works TO THE PUBLIC! ing out on the road. entered a workshop re- Mischief, Theft & Fraud cently near Grayson and • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. A report to RCMP stole an orange and black • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. from two businesses that 5500-watt generator. The • Kidsville opening to be determined had each received a coun- generator has a distinct carburetor with folding • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch terfeit $100 bill. RCMP - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. are reminding the public handles. RCMP continue that if a bill does not look to investigate. • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for www.prairiecoop.com right they can refuse to RCMP continue to in- the 2020 - 2021 school year wait list. Please contact Chantel Fahlman www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail accept it. vestigate these reports. for more info at 306-730-6272 or via Facebook messenger. Sponsored by Prairie Co-op A complainant con- Please contact your tacted the RCMP to re- local RCMP if you have port a break and enter to any information. Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

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By Elaine Ashfield “Families are not required to be affiliated with any Grasslands News church to benefit from a food hamper,” a letter sent to families of the students from the Whitewood Ministe- rial Association stated. This has been a stressful year for many people and “The hampers will be ready to go on December their families as a result of the pandemic as well as other things. The Whitewood Ministerial Association 16,” Pollock commented. “The Ministerial Association is again this year spearheading the Christmas Hamper appreciates the generous spirit of the community of Project. Last year, the Ministerial Association agreed Whitewood so that there can be a little extra food on to take over the project that the school had previously the table at Christmas time.” organized due to the time restraints the school was People can contact Brenda Pollock, one of the or- feeling. The school continues to work with the Christ- ganizers, to request a food hamper or if you have any mas Hamper Project through donations to make the questions about the food drive, don’t hesitate to call holidays a little better for families in the community. or text Brenda Pollock at 306-735-7294. The Whitewood Whitewood School supports the project with dona- Food Bank encourages people to participate in the tions from staff and students. Any student wishing to Christmas Hamper Drive as they do not distribute take part can donate an item from their respective Christmas hampers but work with the Ministerial As- grade category. This helps to provide an equal variety sociation at this time of the year. of products for the baskets. Last Christmas season, there were 25 hampers as- PreK to Grade 2 are encouraged to donate snack sembled and delivered to families. items such as granola bars, cookies, crackers, fruit/ pudding/jello cups. Grades 3 to 6 can donate breakfast items such as Planning on Selling cold cereals, oatmeal packets, applesauce, breakfast bars, jam or peanut butter. Some Equipment or Grades 7 to 12 can donate canned goods/boxed items having a Farm Auction? such as vegetables, beans, soups, canned fruit, canned pasta, pasta sauce, noodles, macaroni & cheese, ham- burger helper, rice, canned meats/fish. Need an apprasial Fresh produce, meat and dairy will be purchased on assets? with any monetary donations. The school will be collecting these items on Thurs- milk, bread, and fruits/vegetables. It’s not too late for Give our day and Friday, Nov. 19 and 20 and also on Monday, groups or individuals to donate.” Sales Manager, Nov. 23. The committee will need to keep the number of Food donations are also gratefully being accepted helpers under 10, to follow COVID regulations, on the Trent Guenther, from anyone at the Co-op until December 9th. This deadline allows the committee time to shop for any day they pack. They will also use masks and gloves as a call today missed items as well as allows the items to sit for a needed. They will offer curbside pick-up as well and 1-306-621-4739 while as suggested during COVID. if there is any change to health regulations, they will “To date, we’ve received generous monetary dona- work with any new rules. tions from the Farmers and Friends Bonspiel, Border- land Co-op, BMO staff and Town of Whitewood,” one of the organizers, Brenda Pollock told the Herald Sun. ADVERTISING DEADLINE Lic 325025

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By Emily Jane Fulford to keep us from, well to be blunt, set- Grasslands News ting ourselves on fire. While this may have been useful for pop singer Brit- tany Spears back in the day when, in a Thinking of doing some pre-spring failed attempt at elegance, she set her cleaning before the holidays? Well you bed on fire by falling asleep with a lit might be onto something. Evidence cigarette in hand, for most people, the suggests that the dust that gets trapped risks associated with BFR chemicals to in your home and often hiding in that health greatly outweigh that stupidity. dark little no-mans-land otherwise This is because BFR’s are often jam known as the mass of wires behind the packed with another acronym: PBDEs, TV stand, could actually pose a health which stand for polybrominated diphe- hazard. During a time when more peo- nyl ethers… As they say, “Just like ple are staying behind closed doors grandma used to make.” than ever before, the problem of dust PBDEs have proven harmful side ef- can actually worsen. fects to human health and specifically Recently, a team of researchers from was one thing to determine the threat If people didn’t know the nasty lit- the hormonal system. The process by Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the but another to find a workable solution. tle secret about how dust is made up which the chemical is used in the man- University of Saskatchewan and Me- “But if dust is one source of our mostly of dead human skin cells, they ufacturing process is imperfect; as a morial University ran experiments to exposure, how can you reduce this ex- did after Swiffer Duster commercials result, it tends to shed over time but see if they could find bromine in house- posure?” said Dr. Atanu Sarkar - Memo- hit the airways. However, it’s not just unlike that gold plated necklace that’s hold dust. To do this, they used a pro- rial University’s Faculty of Medicine. the naturally occurring gross residue starting to turn green, it’s almost im- cess that involved a synchrotron X-ray. “Public awareness is very important. that’s the problem. Sure, dust mites can possible to know if this is happening to Their tests were aimed at revealing Maybe we need more frequent vacuum- cause asthma flare-ups and allergies items in your home. something that all previous tests were ing of all the dust.” but the very products we are trying, to There is some good news and it is not: whether people might be at risk as While the team’s results indicate keep the dust off, contribute to a much that when it was discovered that these a result of breathing in dust particles that there is a need to make consumers higher risk. chemicals were dangerous, they be- containing the toxic chemical. aware of the risks so that they can opt They’re called BFR’s or Brominated came restricted in Canada as of 2008. “We were able to show that there for safer alternatives to products con- Flame Retardants and they’ve been The only issue is, a lot of these prod- was a noticeable amount of bromine taining brominated compounds, one used since the 1970’s in a number of ucts are still in use. It’s also worth not- present in all of the dust samples we an- thing is certain, it won’t hurt to pull products we use every day. Everything ing that quite a few products are not alyzed and in a select few we were able out the vacuum cleaner and get rid of from mattresses to carpets, couch cush- made in Canada and are very difficult to identify bromine species that were some of the excess dust kicking around ions and even electronics. Their use: to regulate. characteristic of brominated flame re- the house. tardants,” said Dr. Peter Blanchard, a Results from the research were pub- team member with CLS. lished in Environmental Science and There was just one issue. It’s sim- Pollution Research where they went on The perfect gift to save a life ply not feasible to expect everybody to to explain in further detail some of the know and find out every item in their technologies that were used to reach home that may have had BRFs on it. It their conclusions. 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By Emily Jane Fulford first building in the world to be fully Grasslands News electric equipped. With over 1,200 incan- descent lamps supplied by Sir Joseph Swan, the pioneer of the incandescent Some impressive displays of Christ- bulb, the owner of the establishment, mas lights are popping up in our com- Richard D’Oyly Carte lit up the stage for munities as people prepare for the the opening night of Gilbert & Sullivan’s festive holiday season. “lolanthe” on Nov. 25, 1882 with “fairy Particularly with Melville’s rich con- lights” a term which stuck and has been nection with German heritage, it’s no used to describe Christmas lights in the wonder the displays here are worthy of the proud history of lighting up the UK to this day. trees and hopes that began in Germany Of course, any history involving so many years ago. electricity would be incomplete without some mention of Thomas Edison and In the 18th century, upper-class homes (0,/<-$1()8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 in Germany began the tradition of dec- fittingly he was indirectly involved in Christmas lights orating trees with candles. Compared to the first electrically lit Christmas tree. Bright colors lighting up the night during the holidays is a centuries-old tra- our modern energy efficient LED strings In 1882, Vice President of Edison Elec- dition, dating back to 1800s Germany, and is celebrated here in Melville each of bulbs or even 20th century incandes- tric Light Company, Edward H. Johnson year with stunning displays around the city. cent lights, using lit candles as decora- had Christmas tree light bulbs produced tions was not only very expensive, it just for him. The string of 80 lights shin- was also a fire hazard. In fact, some of ing in red, white and blue adorned his the first candle holders were designed own tree at his home on Fifth Avenue Broadview Hospital designated to make the practice safer. At the be- in New York City. As is often the case, ginning of the 20th century, safety mea- familiarity breeds contempt and John- sures were taken a step forward once son was snubbed by local media, but again when small glass balls, designed after being showcased by an out of state exclusive COVID-19 patient care to safely hold candles, began to be used paper from Detroit, Johnson quickly on trees to prevent fires. There was, became world renowned for the electric Provincial News open to the general public. the primary factor in however, some crossover as some of the Christmas lights. By the 1930s, the lights Grasslands News The Broadview Medical enabling the health sys- first electric Christmas lights had been had become affordable enough for the Clinic will remain open tem to meet the demand invented in the 1880s. average homeowner to replace the can- to the public. However, created by the COVID-19 Big outdoor light displays also dle balls in most homes. Due to increased access will be restricted virus is actions taken by started over a hundred years ago and The widespread use of string lights COVID-19 activity in the to the outside clinic en- Saskatchewan residents very shortly after those, electric lights to decorate outdoors was not far behind area, Broadview Union trance and exit. Labora- to stop the spread. Please were available. However, like most new and by the mid 1950s displays were Hospital will be caring ex- tory services will only be help by physical distanc- technologies, it was still very expensive lighting up front yards across most of clusively for COVID pos- available on an urgent ing, washing your hands for everyday use. In 1881, the Savoy America each Christmas, and some itive patients and known basis at the discretion of regularly, limiting your Theatre in London, England became the parts, year round. close contacts to COVID the physician or nurse bubble as much as possi- positive patients only. practitioner. X-ray ser- ble, abiding by all public Non-COVID patient care vices will not be available health orders and wear- Melville Royal Canadian Legion Branch #61 needs will be met in hospi- until further notice. ing a mask whenever you Poster, Poem and Essay Contest Winners tals in surrounding rural With the recent surge are in public indoor set- locations. The Broadview in cases, the SHA is re- tings. At this time, it is We would like to thank all the students that Union Hospital will not be minding the public that essential for all residents participated in this year’s Poster, Poem and Essay Contest. to stay home if they are The 2020 Winners are: feeling even the mildest symptoms as an increas- Kindergarten - Grade 1 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-9 ing number of cases are Coloured Poster Coloured Poster Coloured Poster residents going to work First: Austin Loveridge First: Hayden Mclellan First: Sarah Eshawesh Second: Joachim Paro Second: Selma Eshawesh Second: Pareet Brar when sick. 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Bear teases photographer JEN HANLIN | GRASSLANDS NEWS Beauty of all JEN HANLIN | GRASSLANDS NEWS Jen Hanlin, a photographer from Whitewood, was entertained by this bear who Jen Hanlin says she loves photographing families but she also excels in her climbed up a tree on the family farm. He was not at all threatened by her, allow- talent of capturing the expressions of people, animals and nature. Her self- ing her to also captured photos of him eventually taking a nap in the branches. taught photography is winning her awards in her home business. PVSD board filled through acclamation and elections By Chris Ashfield Coulee, Pense and surrounding areas. Kendal, Montmartre, Candiac, Sedley, rounding areas will fall under his area. Grasslands News Subdivision #3 was also acclaimed and Francis, and surrounding areas, was ac- Elected for Subdivision #10 was Rachel went to Marlene Blatter. The subdivision claimed by Janet Kotylak. Sangwais who will be responsible for the includes Lipton, Balcarres, Fort Qu’Ap- Subdivision #8 was unchallenged and Zagime Anishinabek (Sakimay) First Na- The Prairie Valley Board of Education pelle, Lebret, and surrounding areas. was acclaimed by Judy Bradley. The sub- tion. election concluded on Nov. 9 and the of- An election was held in Subdivision division includes schools in White City, At the Board’s November 18 organi- ficial results declared by Prairie Valley’s #4 where Tara-Leigh Heslip received the Emerald Park, Kronau, Lajord, Estlin, zational meeting, Prairie Valley School Returning Officer, Phil Benson. most votes. She will be responsible for Ab- Gray, Riceton, Wilcox, Milestone, Lang, Division re-elected by acclamation Janet In the ten subdivisions, an election ernethy, Lemberg, Neudorf, Indian Head, and surrounding areas. Kotylak as Board Chair and Judy Bradley took place in only two of the subdivisions, Sintaluta, Wolseley, and surrounding Also acclaimed was Frank Thauberger as Vice-Chair. Both positions are effective #1 and #10. The balance of the subdivi- areas. for Subdivision #9. Schools in Pilot Butte, immediately for the duration of the 2020- sions saw board members elected by ac- Jana Wolfe was acclaimed in Subdi- Balgonie, Edenwold, Edgeley, and sur- 2021 year. clamation. The results are as follow: vision #5. Schools in her area include In Subdivision #1 Lisa Grudnizki was Grenfell, Broadview, Whitewood, and sur- acclaimed. Her territory covers Lestock, rounding areas. $10,000 reward offered for livestock shooters Leross, Kelliher, Earl Grey, Southey, Subdivision #6 went to Terry Berglund Markinch, Cupar, Dysart and surround- by acclamation. The subdivision includes Saskatchewan is see- The Saskatchewan law-abiding hunting and ing areas. schools in Glenavon, Windthorst, Kipling, ing an alarming trend Wildlife Federation and firearm communities,” Subdivision #2 saw Verne Barber also Kennedy, Langbank, and surrounding in the criminal shooting Saskatchewan Stock said Clark Schultz, Sas- acclaimed. 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Brian Waynert Print, Digital & Social Solutions for your advertisers. self-satisfaction and, like so many others, it has www.grasslandsnews.ca Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun November 20, 2020 13 Wolseley firefighter dies in line of duty By Sarah Pacio “Thirty-two years of family and shared a few Grasslands News being the fire chief is words on behalf of the quite a commitment and First Nation. “Scott was he did it quite well. He at- a familiar face who was An unknown author tended many fire chiefs’ always the first person once wrote a prayer that conferences around the on scene when Carry the said, province, which would be Kettle called for aid,” “Whenever flames may very educational to bring Councilor Eashappie rage, back to the department to said. “We are thankful I want to fill my calling share,” Quintyn said. “He for his passion and dedi- And give the best in me will always be missed and cation to helping others.” To guard my every never be replaced; this A private family ser- neighbor department thanks him vice was held at the Tub- And protect their prop- for his dedicated service.” man Funeral Home on erty.” Over the decades, Pol- November 17, with a live- The prayer goes on to lock joined other fire- stream provided for those acknowledge the cost that fighters from Wolseley in unable to attend. Follow- a first responder might supporting neighboring ing the service, a Fire ultimately pay for fulfill- communities during their Hall Ride of Honour pro- ing their duty. times of need. Councilor ceeded through the Town SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS Scott Pollock was a Scott Eashappie from of Wolseley on Tuesday Remembrance Day volunteer firefighter in Carry the Kettle First afternoon, acknowledg- The color guard and other members of the Grenfell Legion observed a brief the Wolseley area for Nation expressed his con- ing Pollock’s many years ceremony led by branch president Don Kirkham (far right) at the local ceno- more than 40 years, but dolences to the Pollock of service to the district. taph on Remembrance Day. on November 5 he lost his life from a medical emer- gency while on a ser- vice call. He was only 66 years old and left behind Glenda, his wife of 42 years; five children; and Grenfell remembers even during COVID several grandchildren. Pollock’s fellow fire- pre-recorded a virtual ceremony that was taph park and laid wreaths to commem- By Sarah Pacio viewed by students in their classrooms, orate the historic end of World War I. fighters recall that he Grasslands News joined the Wolseley Fire and was made available online for com- Two RCMP officers joined them, along Department around 1974 munity members. with a few residents who stood near the while his father, Harold, A man slowly stood and saluted after laying a wreath Ceremonies on November 11 were park fence or watched from their vehi- was still a member. Not at the foot of the Grenfell cenotaph on Nov. 11. The minimized as 26 Legion members met at cles. Individuals wore facemasks and only did Pollock faith- familiar act signified that honoring Canadian veterans the Legion Hall for a service. Photos of remained the recommended two meters fully respond to service remains a priority amidst the global coronavirus crisis. Grenfell’s soldiers lined the wall, provid- apart from one another, while they som- calls, he willingly as- “No matter how difficult this year has been, it is ing a poignant background to the reading berly remembered those who fought to sisted with other projects important that we remember those who gave their lives of the Grenfell and Baring Roll Calls. The ensure Canadians have a safe and secure such as repairing equip- in the service of our country, who wore and still wear group then walked to the nearby ceno- homeland. ment or seeking ways the symbol of Canada,” Grenfell Legion president Don to improve community Kirkham stated. “It is our duty as members of the Royal safety. He was also very Canadian Legion, as it is our duty as Canadians, to involved with designing promote remembrance, to never forget, and to reflect and specking out a new on the freedoms and peace in our lives.” truck purchased by the Traditionally, the Grenfell Legion coordinates a department a few years program with local schools on November 10. On Re- ago. membrance Day, there is typically a program at the After serving as dep- Community Hall and an outdoor service at the ceno- uty chief for ten years, taph, followed by a luncheon at the Legion Hall. The Pollock became Wolse- services are led by the Legion and attended by com- ley’s fire chief in 1987 munity members and special guests. The program at and continued in that the Community Hall often features choral singing and role until December 2019. accompaniment by the school band. At that time, he resumed This year the Community Hall remained empty and deputy chief responsibil- silent, since citizens had been cautioned against gath- ities and Randy Quintyn ering in large groups because of increasing COVID- became the chief. 19 transmission throughout the province. The Legion

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Qu’Appelle Valley Hockey League Spitfires shoot down Bisons in home opener WHL’s Kelowna Rockets and Spokane Chiefs loan players to Grenfell until Christmas

By Chris Ashfield of the net. That lead was Zborosky making a power Grasslands News increased to 5-0 in the play goal for Balgonie and back half of the period Cordel Larson scoring for with a goal by Ian Pekrul Grenfell. After losing Balgonie’s and another by Jesse Ga- Spitfires’ manager season opener 5-3 to the brielle. Dale Hardy was himself Balgonie Bisons on Nov. Balgonie finally scored surprised at how the 6, the Qu’Appelle Valley their first goal 15 seconds game turned out, saying Hockey League’s Grenfell into the second period obviously speed helped Spitfires were looking for when Sam Ruopp got one the Spitfires get off the a little payback on Nov. past netminder Benjie ground so quickly in the 14 when the team visited Taypotat. Grenfell an- Grenfell for the Spitfires’ game. swered right back 40 sec- “I wasn’t expecting the home opener. And while a onds later however when win was all that the Spit- score to go that way; I fires were looking for, didn’t think we played all what they delivered in- that bad in Balgonie the week before and we were stead was a stampede of DARCY GROSS | GRASSLANDS NEWS goals against Balgonie to quite short with six reg- Millionaires vs Red Wings deliver an 11-3 whopping. “The two WHL players we ulars out of the lineup,” Melville Millionaires rookie Noah Wills jockeys for position in an SJHL matchup There is no arguing got loaned to us obviously said Hardy, who said by against the Weyburn Red Wings at the Horizon Credit Union Centre on Nov. that the hometown talent changed the flow right from what he sees, the QVHL 14. Despite the Mils thoroughly outplaying their counterparts, they still re- had a huge impact on the will be up for grabs for all quired overtime to salvage a 2-1 victory and give them a record of 3-1 season. scoreboard in game two the start.” five teams this year.“The but the success could also - Spitfires manager Dale Hardy two WHL players we got Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League be attributed to a couple loaned to us obviously WHL players the Grenfell a goal by Ethan Ernst changed the flow right Spitfires managed to pick started another five goal from the start. Our top up until Christmas. The scoring spree that also players like Kilback and Melville Mils win a pair Kelowna Rockets have saw Brock Neuls score Neuls dominated at both loaned forward Than twice, once on a power ends. Taypotat was fan- Ernst to the Spitfires play, and singles added tastic in his first start while the Spokane Chiefs by Allen Kilback and and wasn’t affected by forward Cordel Larson the pressure one bit! Our of closely fought games Jayden Isaac, both which has also been granted were also on power plays. 4 d-men were fantastic at a temporary transfer to The Bisons managed to moving the puck and con- By Darcy Gross four of the contest’s seven minor pen- play with the team. close the gap slightly in serving energy.” Grasslands News alties. The Spitfires took off the dying minute of the The Spitfires will host Melville Millionaires 4 at Odessa/Vibank on Nov. quickly in the opening period when Sam Ruopp The Melville Millionaires played and 27 in Grenfell and then period, scoring three scored a short handed won a couple of tight games last week- Weyburn Red Wings 3 (Nov. 13) goals in just two minutes goal, his second goal of travel to Odessa on Nov. end, but they had to beat some stellar The Mils came out flying in this when Ethan Ernst, Jesse the game. Both teams 28 for a rematch. The Weyburn Red Wings’ goaltending to do matchup, outshooting the Wings 15-2 in Gabrielle and Donovan added a single goal in game in Grenfell begins it. the opening frame as the visitors took a Neuls all found the back the third period with Zak at 8 p.m. 2-0 lead after 20 minutes. Weyburn Red Wings 1 at After Weyburn notched the game’s Melville Millionaires 2 OT (Nov. 14) third marker in the second period, Wey- After making more than 30 saves the burn went ahead early in the third and previous night, Weyburn’s Joe Young held the lead until Dureau knotted the held the Melville Millionaires off the game at 3-3. score sheet until the final few ticks of It looked like curtains for the Million- the clock, when the Mils’ Zach McIn- aires, as they were handed a late game tyre slid a lose puck home to finally get minor penalty, but Dureau set Newkirk Melville on the board with six seconds up for a short-handed game winner at remaining in regulation time. the 19:28 mark of the final stanza. Landon Kosior and Reece Newkirk Newkirk finished the game with drew assists on McIntyre’s second tally a goal and two helpers while Dureau of the campaign. dented the twine twice and added an In the ensuing overtime, it was all assist. Millionaires with the exception of one Jonny Krahn picked up his fourth rush where Mils’ goalie Bryan Thomson goal of the season to round out Mel- flashed the leather to make a huge glove ville’s scoring with Landon Kosior and save. Luke Nkwama each picking up a helper. The five-minute frame opened with Alexis Giroux earned the victory in the Millionaires trying a set play that the Melville crease, making 18 stops just failed to click. while the Mils tested Weyburn goalies After what seemed like an eternity in Joe Young 33 times and Rylan Labrie the Redwings’ end, Jaydon Dureau took four times. the puck around the net, looking for The Red Wings were whistled for an opening, before charging to the goal seven of the contest’s 13 minor infrac- and deking Young for the game winner. tions. Newkirk drew the lone helper. The Millionaires will be searching When everything was said and done, for some revenge from the exhibition Celebration CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS the Millionaires outshot the Wings 35-11 season on Nov. 20, when the Yorkton to help earn their third victory of the Terriers come to town. The two clubs *UHQIHOO6SLWÀUHV·SOD\HU-HVVH*DEULHOOHFHOHEUDWHVVFRULQJRQHRIWZRJRDOV SJHL season. will hook up for a tilt in Yorkton the KHPDGHLQWKHÀUVWSHULRGRIWKHJDPHDJDLQVWWKH%DOJRQLH%LVRQVRQ1RY This was a cleanly played contest, next night. 7KH6SLWÀUHVGHIHDWHGWKH%LVRQVLQWKHLUKRPHRSHQHU with the Red Wings getting the gate for Both games start at 7:30 p.m. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV November 20, 2020 15 Sports Column – Darcy Gross Losing Trebek, Meeker sad day for Canada

Canada lost two broadcasting icons on one day, Nov. • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “MLB an- Gross Misconduct 8, and while Alex Trebek is known almost solely for his nounced it won’t discipline Dodgers third baseman work on the television game show Jeopardy, both he Justin Turner for returning to the field to celebrate his and Howie Meeker had connections to Hockey Night team’s World Series championship after testing posi- in Canada. tive midgame for COVID-19. Hey, it was either that or Make room for women in sports Ken Campbell in SI-The Hockey News wrote the suspend him for 10 spring-training games.” story about Trebek, at the time doing a variety of • Myron Medcalf of ESPN.com, on Fighting Irish Women have stopped knocking on the door of broadcasting work for CBC, being one of five finalists fans rushing the field en masse after beating Clemson: professional sports and are beginning to knock in 1970 as a replacement for the recently fired Ward “Is Justin Turner Notre Dame’s crowd consultant?” those same doors down. Cornell on HNIC. Dave Hodge ultimately got the job, • Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “(MLB’s) Rob Kim Ng, a longtime baseball executive in the but Campbell’s story said that executive producer Manfred is consistent — every day he is the worst com- United States, has become the first female general Ralph Mellanby preferred Trebek missioner in professional sports.” manager of one of the ‘Big Four’ sports, taking above all others. But his boss, Ted • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The the helm of the Miami Marlins. Hough, overruled Mellanby, saying Sports Column New York Jets are going to follow Donald The 51-year-old Ng has been involved with he didn’t like his hosts to have mous- Trump’s lead and are going to sue all 16 baseball at the Major League level since 1991 taches, a Trebek trademark. By Bruce Penton teams that beat them.” when she was an assistant director of baseball Later, Trebek told Mellanby he • Fark.com: “Formula One decides operations for the Chicago White Sox, a role she would have been happy to cut off doing business with Russia, China and held until 1996. his moustache to get the job, but Bahrain wasn’t enough to anger support- In 1998 Ng moved on to the New York Yankees thanked him for bypassing him for ers of human rights and adds Saudi Ara- as an assistant GM and during her four-year stint the job because … well, he went on bia to the 2021 schedule.” with the Bronx Bombers, she picked up three to California and became a beloved, • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Alex World Series’ rings. and very wealthy, TV figure south of Cora is back as Red Sox manager after a Let’s face it, to quote an old lyric from the Eu- the border. one-year ban for cheating. Adjusted bro- rythmics, “Sisters are doing it for themselves.” Meeker, meanwhile, passed away mide: ‘Cheaters Almost Never Prosper’.” And why not? in Nanaimo at the age of 97. He was • Norman Chad of the Washington There is no reason that women can’t make a hockey lifer, playing 12 seasons in Post, on Twitter, recalling numerous late great coaches and terrific management staff for the NHL for the Leafs, winning four Stanley Cups along collapses by the Falcons: “As Falcons take 20-3 lead all the major sports. the way and capturing the rookie-of-the-year award in at halftime over Broncos, Atlanta fans start to chant, We’ve seen all the sports networks pick up 1946-47, beating out, among others, fellow freshman ‘Stop the count!’” more and more female anchors, and not only do Gordie Howe. He also coached the Leafs for one year, • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “With all they do a solid job for the most part, they add was a Member of Parliament for two years in the 1950s, the craziness and uncertainty in 2020, it is really good their own insight that was never considered in and then spent a couple of decades as a between-periods to know there are some constants — like the NY Jets the not so distant past. analyst on Hockey Night in Canada and, later, TSN. will ALWAYS find a way to lose.” Ng got her first taste of baseball while playing Meeker certainly had his admirers, but he had • Michael Farber of SI.com, on Twitter: “Not saying stickball as a child and she’s followed her dreams plenty of detractors, too. He sprinkled his analysis with it took long for Bryson (DeChambeau) to play that 13th to the point where she has had a role in three enthusiastic but out-of-date catch-phrases — “Golly hole, but they’ve put him on the sun dial.” World Series championships. Gee” and “Gee Willikers” were among his favourites • New York Post reader Bruce Christoffersen: “Brian Perhaps in hockey we could see some similar — and bought the phrase “hoop around a barrel” into Cashman (of the Yankees) built a team to win the Home moves, with women getting more of the important common Canadian lexicon to describe a forward mak- Run Derby, not the World Series.” jobs, the high profile types of employment. ing a defenceman look silly trying to defend a rush. • Steve Simmons again: “True story: Boxing pro- Certainly, there’s no hard and fast rule that “He went around him like a hoop around a barrel,” moter and convicted felon Don King once had a finan- men are better evaluators of talent or that they’re Meeker would say. He was the first to use a telestrator cial adviser named Joseph Maffia.” capable of building a team better than a woman. to show fans at home exactly what happened on a par- • Another one from Janice Hough, on the glut of It wasn’t all that long ago that African Amer- ticular play. A generation of hockey viewers not only 49ers on the NFL’s Injured Reserve and COVID-19 lists: icans weren’t thought to be able to be head knew what happened on a particular play, but why it “At this point the Niners may need to allow fans in coaches in football, basketball, baseball or hockey happened, thanks to Meeker. the stands just to have a pool of players for pregame and now we’re seeing great NFL coaches like The world works in mysterious ways. 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By Travis Longman played the Langenburg terhazy, Langenburg and as Rocanville and Moo- way will be dawning the “[We] just didn’t get some Grasslands News Warriors twice. The Es- Bredenbury all have the somin return to familiar- orange and black of the timely goals, and some terhazy Flyers and Bre- weekend off while Moo- ity. Tigers. Holloway recently little mistakes turned denbury Cougars also somin will collide with The Moosomin Rang- announced his retire- into goals in our net... A new era of hockey faced off for a pair of their long time rivals ers had been competing ment from professional [I] thought we were still has begun in Saskatch- games. The Warriors from Rocanville. in the North Central hockey. Odgers is excited a little rusty, and a little ewan with the start of and Cougars each skated The Rocanville Tigers Hockey League, primar- to have Holloway in the out of shape.” the Southeast Hockey away with two wins. and Moosomin Rang- ily out of Manitoba, but lineup, saying, “Bud Hol- The Highway #8 battle League! Last weekend Moosomin and Esterhazy ers are separated on the were forced to return to loway has AHL, NHL and will take place on Friday the Moosomin Rangers currently sit at 0-2. Es- highway by just 27 kilo- Saskatchewan because of lots of European experi- in Moosomin and Satur- metres. Many people who the COVID-19 pandemic. ence. Odgers added, “[He day in Rocanville. work in Moosomin live Rocanville did not have a is] still in his prime and The Rangers and Ti- in Rocanville and vice- team last season but are will be fun to watch.” gers aren’t the only ac- versa. The towns are set positioned to have a very The Rangers have al- tion in the league this Fort Knox to face up for a prime natural strong club this year. ready played two games weekend. On Friday, rivalry and that is nor- The Tigers are being and lost both contests. Canora travels to Hud- mally the case, except led by coach and former Head coach Ferrell Horn son Bay. The next night, the towns’ senior teams NHL player Jeff Odgers. was pleased with the Canora hosts Ituna. On off against Capitals haven’t been in the same Odgers isn’t the only for- club’s effort and felt they Sunday Theodore begins league for several years. mer professional player could have won one or their season against Hud- By Travis Longman The rivalry is renewed on the club. Bud Hollo- both contests. Horn said, son Bay. Grasslands News Hockey fans are in for a treat this weekend. Fort Judges rave over Campbell’s performance Knox and the Regina Capitals are facing off in a home and home series. Fort Knox currently has a two point advantage for first in the division over the Capitals. By Travis Longman the show. I think that shows a lot what you do, when you use them The two teams were scheduled to meet in last season’s Grasslands News of skill; congratulations on that. I you can accomplish pretty amazing playoffs but COVID-19 put a stop to that. think that’s really great.” things like you did tonight; I mean The two teams have played the same two opponents “ I am with E here! “ Judge Scott lifting Asher, throwing Asher; not so far this season. Both teams have beaten the Silver Jessica Campbell and Asher Hill Moir adds. “I was buying what you only did it show strength but also Foxes twice. Fort Knox also edged the Prairie Storm continue to impress on CBC’s “Bat- guys were selling tonight. You the trust you have in each other. twice. The Capitals were only able to knock off the tle of the Blades.” On the Nov. 12 were totally into the performance. Natalie scored them a 5.9, Eladj Storm once giving Fort Knox a two point lead heading episode, the tandem had quite an I was smiling; I was dancing along. 5.9 Scott 5.8 for a total of 17.6 into their weekend series. impressive skate to Serena Ryders I want to talk quickly about your Jessica Campbell and Asher Hill Josh Miller is one of the players Fort Knox will “Got your Number.” The skate had little dance section onto the 12 finished on top of the leaderboard have to control if they want to have a winning week- all three judges raving. packs; I felt like you really found with a score of 17.6 just ahead of end. Miller has eight points in four games this season. “What a way to start (the show) your legs; you weren’t relying on Kaitlyn and Bryan who put up a Leading the way for Fort Knox is Connor Pyne; he has again for you guys!” Eladj Balde Asher; you were just charging and 17.5 score. Meagan/Wojtek as well 5 points so far this season. said. “Such an entertaining piece it was a ton of fun to watch, so as Vanessa/Akim scored 17.4. “It will be a good test to see where we’re at.” Fort (of skating). I absolutely loved it. good for you.” Rounding out the top 5 is Carlotta Knox coach Kyle Pfeifer says “They have been a top I think the both of you did such a Judge Natalie Spooners’ favou- and Kris. team in the league for the past few years and these two good job with the acting. rite part was being impressed by Two pairs were eliminated on games should be an entertaining battle for first place.” I want to say to you Jessica that the strength Jessica showed. She the last episode. Jennifer/ Eric Friday night’s game starts at 7:30 in Fort Qu’Ap- when you’re lifting him and you’re says, “I know you’re inspiring so and Meghan/Andrew went home. pelle; Saturday has a 7:45 start time in Regina. Both still trying to tell someone to call many young girls, so many women Campbell and Hill move on to the games can be seen live on the Fort Knox Facebook you shows you’re still engaged in to embrace their strengths. It’s next episode of the Battle of the page. your performance, still engaged in OK to have muscle when you do Blades. Directory

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Harold Dyer, Walter Fig- The session is being pro- If you are exploring Legion members gath- gitt, Cyril Grubb, William Ryan Dale, Recre- Last week I had sent moted by the South East ered in the park and res- Hamilton, Melvin McDon- ation director/Facilities diversified revenue for a in a photo of Eric Pinay, Sport, Culture & Recre- idents gathered on the ald Thomas Morris, Jack Manager in Whitewood, project that would renew who is a resident of the ation District. street which was blocked Morrison and Jack War- will be one of the three or transform your recre- Balcarres Integrated Care Pre-registration is re- off for the ceremony. presenters of a free on- ation facility – but need Centre. ner. quired by Monday, Jan. Everyone was socially line session designed advice about where to Eric Pinay, resident of The Last Post and the 25, 2021 and for the boot- distanced in compliance two minute silence was for community groups, start navigating funding the Balcarres Integrated with the Sask. Health rul- camp on Jan. 27, 2021. followed by the Reveille. non-profits and municipal sources and attracting Care Centre, is a vet- ing. This will include the Many wreaths had leaders who need funding sponsors, be sure to reg- eran of the RCAF from The short service morning virtual work- been laid before the ser- to make their recreation ister at https://us02web. 1950 to 1970 working as began with a recording facility upgrades and re- shop followed by the af- an engineer deployed all vice while others were ternoon panel discussion zoom.us/meeting/regis- of O Canada followed by newal projects a reality. over Canada. 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The Centre this year, so Eric Greenhow, Edison Green- the service followed by of Oxbow and Mike panel of community lead- or phone 306-695-2006. watched the Remem- how, Harold Heighton, the commissioning and brance Day service held Richard Johnson, Fred expression of apprecia- from Ottawa. Lindridge, Robert Mor- tion to all who attended. SUBMIT NEWS OR SPORTS Remembrance Day rison, Harold Oakley, A recording of God Save George Prizeman, Charles the Queen concluded the Do you have news, sports or a photo you’d observed in Balcarres Spitco, Gordon Travis, program. Remembrance Day was like to submit for publication? observed in Balcarres in a different manner this Email it to [email protected] year, however was poi- gnant in the fact that it

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Norman Carl Kammer William Lorne Daniel Agnes Farkes Obituary April 29, 1944 – Nov. 9, 2020 Obituary Nov. 1, 1935 – Nov. 12, 2020 Obituary June 28, 1942 – Nov. 14, 2020

During the time between Lorne Daniel, late of Mel- Agnes was born on June 28, these dates (April 29, 1944 ville, SK, passed away on 1942, on a small farm east of and Nov. 9, 2020) Norm affect- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at the Melville to Steve and Lucy (nee ed the lives of many people as age of 85 years. Woloschuk) Muzyka. There a co-worker and teammate, William Lorne Daniel was were three children born to that friend and neighbor, and father born on Nov. 1, 1935, to William union, and she was the middle and grandfather. Each per- and Ruth Daniel. He was raised child. When Agnes got a little son who knew him will easily at Forrest Farm (near White- older, she worked at the Bean- be able to remember ways in wood, SK), where he shared ery in the CN train station in which he was able to make their many memories with his broth- Melville. She married Bob Fark- OLYHVPRUHHQMR\DEOH ers, George and Les. es and had two children, Brent His life started in Lemberg On Aug. 8, 1960, Lorne mar- and Wanda. as the youngest child of Antho- ried Shirley Taylor, and they Bob and Agnes moved to ny and Minnie Kammer. The welcomed four children, Bryan, Thompson, MB. Things did not family, including his siblings, Shelley, Darryl and Coralee. work out with Bob, and she di- Audrey and Len, later moved to Melville. He remained very Lorne made his career in the fuel/farm supply business, vorced him and moved to Melville, SK. She met Brooke Mac- close to both of them, particularly Audrey, who he continued to ZRUNLQJ¿UVWIRU:KLWHZRRG&RRSWKHQEHFRPLQJWKH,PSHULDO Donald and had two more children, Chris and Jackie. Unfor- see every day right up until his end. 2LO$JHQWLQ,QKHVWDUWHG'DQLHO+ROGLQJV/WG tunately, things did not work out for them; they separated, and Early in life he became deeply involved in two things that LQYHVWHGLQDÀHHWRIWUXFNVDQGRWKHUHTXLSPHQWDQGEHFDPH Agnes became a single mother, working for home care as a would stay with him for longer than he would ever have expect- WKH,PSHULDO2LO$JHQWLQ0HOYLOOH$IWHUVHOOLQJWKHEXVLQHVVLQ special care aide to support her family. ed. One was his lifelong passion for sports. He was a longtime 1990, he worked for several years as an independent contrac- Agnes retired when she was 62 years old and helped her member of the Melville Comets fastball team and active in the WRUGRLQJHTXLSPHQWDSSUDLVDOVDQGWHPSRUDULO\UXQQLQJVHY ROGHVW GDXJKWHU :DQGD E\ EDE\VLWWLQJ KHU ¿UVW JUDQGFKLOG curling bonspiel scene for many years as his personal trophy HUDODJHQFLHVIRU,PSHULDO2LOLQ6DVNDWFKHZDQDQG0DQLWRED &KDUO\6KHZDVWKULOOHGWR¿QDOO\KDYHDJUDQGFKLOG6KHODWHU case can attest. He rooted passionately for two favorite teams, Lorne was an avid sports fan.....especially being a lifelong welcomed two more grandchildren into her heart, Aiden Mac- one (the New York Yankees) that seemed to always win and Rider fan! Many family events had to be scheduled around Donald and Cale Brooks. the other (the Toronto Maple Leafs) who seemed destined IRRWEDOOJDPHV,QKLV\RXQJHU\HDUVKHHQMR\HGSOD\LQJEDVH ,QKHUVSDUHWLPH$JQHVHQMR\HGELQJRVPRNLQJFRIIHH never to win. This never dampened his hope as the start of a ball and fastball, which he also coached for many years, leav- and soap operas, especially The Edge of Night and Another new NHL season was always the beginning of their year. ing a lasting impression on many of his players. Lorne was also World. She liked watching hockey; the Oilers were fantastic He also began working at the Prairie Co-op grocery store, LQYROYHGLQKRFNH\¿UVWZLWKWKH:KLWHZRRG2ULROHVWKHQZLWK back then, and she never missed a game with Mark Messier DMREWKDWKHKHOGIRURYHU\HDUVXQWLOKLVUHWLUHPHQWLQ the Melville Millionaires Hockey Club from 1980-2010, serving and Dave Semanko. She loved animals - her cat, Smeagles, He maintained many close relationships from his time there several years on the club executive and also volunteering at Chris’s dog, Hector, all horses...she loved them all. DQGZDVDOZD\VKDSS\WRVWRSDWWKHVWRUHIRUJURFHULHVRUMXVW games. He spent countless hours working in the penalty box. Due to failing health, Agnes ended up in Regina, where WRFDWFKXS+HUHKHGHYHORSHGDGHHSVHQVHRISULGHLQDMRE Lorne was proud to have served on the Whitewood Fire De- WKH\ GLG WKHLU EHVW WR ¿[ KHU EXW KHU ERG\ KDG KDG HQRXJK well done. Anyone going past his house following a snowfall partment from 1957-1980. and she asked to go home. After 17 days in the hospital, she could verify this – he rarely waited until the snow stopped be- Lorne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and returned to the nursing home in Melville on Nov. 13, 2020. fore he was out there sweeping and shoveling. great-grandfather. He taught his children about decency, re- She died on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at 8:10 p.m., with her His life was forever changed by the birth of his children. His VSHFWDQGFDULQJIRURWKHUVMXVWDVKHOLYHGKLVOLIHHYHU\GD\ children by her side. ¿UVW'RXJODVSDVVHGDZD\DWELUWK5\DQDQG$QJHODIROORZHG )RU WKLV UHDVRQ DQ\RQH ZKR PHW 'DG ORYHG KLP ,Q KLV UH A big thank you to all the staff who worked with her at St. DIWHUZDUGVDQGTXLFNO\EHFDPHKLVSULGHDQGMR\0DQ\RIWKHLU WLUHPHQW\HDUVKHHQMR\HGJRLQJIRUFRIIHHZLWKIULHQGVDQG Paul Lutheran Home. A special thank you to Tara Stein, Aman- \RXQJHUGD\VZHUHVSHQWSOD\LQJDWORFDOSDUNVRU¿QGLQJRWKHU spending time with his family. The grandkids could always da Barr, Monica Mang and Anita Fairbank - those little things ways to make each moment as memorable as possible. He count on him to be their personal chauffeur and later, their you did for her along the way meant a lot to her and to us. Our DFFHSWHGWKHSDWKVWKDWWKHLUOLYHVWRRNZLWKRXWTXHVWLRQDQG driving instructor. gratitude to you is immense! May she rest in paradise!!! was always there to support them. This was most evident in Lorne was predeceased by his parents, brothers and his A private funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, many airplane trips over the years even though long distance sister, Dorothy (in infancy); his wife of 54 years, Shirley; and 2020, with interment to take place at a later date. Memorial travel was not high on his list of things to do in life. his daughter, Shelley. He leaves to cherish his memory: his donations may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Home Foun- :KHQWKH\JRWROGHUKHFRQWLQXHGWRVKDUHKLVMR\DQGHQ children, Bryan, Darryl (Tammy) and Coralee (Alec); his grand- dation by visiting matthewsfuneralhome.ca thusiasm with the visitors that they brought along. He extend- children, Melinda, Kyler (Riegann), Amanda (Mitchell and his Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, ed his support and acceptance to his daughter-in-law Randi, daughter Maddison), Austin and Hunter; his great-grand- Melville and Whitewood. then to the various four-legged friends that came through his daughter, Aubree; as well as nieces, nephews and special in- GRRU ZKRZHUHDOZD\VDEOHWR¿QGDZLOOLQJZDONSDUWQHUQR laws. PDWWHUKRZFROGLWZDVRXWVLGH DQG¿QDOO\WRKLVJUDQGFKLOGUHQ Special thanks to Kim Rutzki, St. Peter’s Hospital, Melville Ainsley and Bastian. Even well into his 70s he was willing to +RPH&DUHDQG,WXQD3LRQHHU/RGJHIRUWKHFDUHDQGFRPSDV spend hours with them playing outside without ever wanting to sion given to Dad in the past year. be somewhere else. ,QNHHSLQJZLWK/RUQH¶VZLVKHVWKHUHZLOOEHQRSXEOLFIX Predeceasing Norm were his parents, Douglas, two grand- neral service. A private interment will take place in the Forrest daughters in infancy, sister-in-law Norma, and nephew Brian. Farm Cemetery, Whitewood district, at a later date. Charitable He is survived by his sister Audrey; brother Len; children, An- donations in Lorne’s memory may be made to the Canadian *(661(5²,QORYLQJPHPRU\RIRXU gela and Ryan (Randi); grandchildren, Ainsley and Bastian; Cancer Society by visiting matthewsfuneralhome.ca GHDUPRPJUDQGPDDQGJUHDWJUDQG niece Debbie; and other friends and family that are too many Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Memorium PD.D\ZKRSDVVHGDZD\\HDUV to list and were more important to him than they could ever Melville and Whitewood. 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But Decision-makers We need to “do unto Damage to buildings just outside of what was his government didn’t ask probing ques- others” for the Golden Fort Qu’Appelle was reported; surveil- measuring? tions. Protecting eco- Rule to work in public Fort Qu’Appelle detachment dealt lance video will be examined. They clearly weren’t nomic growth was their health. And we don’t just with 106 occurrences over the period of Crimes Against the Person/Property “measuring” Saskatche- one-dimensional concern. wear masks to protect oth- Nov. 10 to Nov. 16. wan’s rate of active cases Multi-disciplinary teams, ers; we wear them to pro- Traffic An assault is still under investigation surpassing Ontario and to guide decisive action, tect ourselves. after a 38-year-old male uttered threats A traffic stop for no taillights resulted B.C. Or being half way to were not quickly put in We are quickly losing and threw something at a female’s head. Manitoba’s 12% positivity. place. Countries, like Can- track of how the virus is in operation while impaired charges, A vehicle was reported stolen, after and the vehicle being towed. Or Saskatoon’s ICUs al- ada, were immediately off spreading. Two-thirds of some investigation it was determined a ready being stretched. Or guard with a chronic lack Winnipeg’s LTCHs have Concern was raised of kids making separation agreement would be required snow forts in the middle of the road. Of- the warning signs of an- of PPE and testing capac- outbreaks. There is still and therefore a civil-matter. other killer-spread in Long ity. And Canada’s hospi- non-compliance with PPE, ficers suggested the children find else- Police were requested to kick-in a where to play and their guardian was Term Care Homes (LTCH). tal capacity had steadily some residents are dehy- door to retrieve a dresser. No doors Or, that since June, declined. drated and staffing is still notified. were kicked. While police responded to an erratic Canada’s death rate has There was only fleeting not up to snuff. Some First driving complaint following a collision, Firearms Calls risen from 20 to 30 per capacity to plan and imple- Nations have a 20% posi- the driver attempted to flee from police A 30-year-old male entered a res- 100,000; 8 X Australia. ment policies. Mixed mes- tivity rate. and then rammed into the police vehi- idence with a firearm and raised it. South Korea’s is still saging laid more ground You can’t expect differ- cle. The 23-year-old male has been ar- Members located the firearm unsecured under 1 (yes one). for conspiracy “theories”. ent results if you don’t em- rested and has eight pending charges on in a vehicle in plain view. The firearm We are on a huge learn- The mass media reported brace different practices. the matter. was seized for public safety and the ing curve. But we don’t aggregate numbers with- Saskatchewan is on the During patrols members located a male charged with unlawful possession learn without trying. Pol- out meaningful context. verge of a surge because vehicle stuck in the ditch, the intoxi- and unlawful storage of a firearm. iticians claim they listen And we remain without decision-makers seem to cated 27-year-old driver was arrested 911 Calls to scientists and public sufficient public health prefer fooling themselves and charged for impaired operation of health officials, but do understanding or compli- even if they aren’t fooling An individual called 911 to get a hold a motor vehicle, and operation while they? Science is complexly ance. the rest of us. of Montreal Police. Emergency lines are prohibited. multi-layered and public Ignoring these short- Announcing mandatory not a phone book. A single vehicle collision is still health messages can get comings sets us up to re- mask protection for only under investigation after two individ- Child Welfare Act politicized. peat them. 65% remains a 35% op- Some argue we should When Saskatchewan’s portunity for viral spread. uals were brought to the hospital with Police attended a residence where wait for this crisis to end Health Minister received Regional parochialism is fractured spines. children were left unattended and hun- before facing our failures. the letter from 300 doctors, absurd; people who live in A regular traffic stop resulted in a gry. The member waited at the resi- This is nonsense! calling for urgent action, small communities work 31-year-old male being arrested on sev- dence until Child and Family Services We will return to a high he politely said he’d “fol- and visit in larger ones. eral warrants from different regions. arrived. elderly death rate because low public health advice.” Wishful thinking and “ad- Traffic tickets issued for: fail to wear of continuing to displace Yet when Chief Medical visors” reading political seatbelt, operate a vehicle without a reg- Canada Wide Warrant responsibility. We knew in Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab lips is not a way forward. istration, fail to produce a registration Billy Joe Lee PASCAL, 27 years old, April what made elderly spoke about continuing Nor are anti-mask pro- and excessive damage to windshield. is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for being unlawfully at large. He has been in care so vulnerable. The the piecemeal approach, he tests. Mischief reported to be in the Fort Qu’Appelle feds sent in the military gave politicized not public Informed health offi- A vehicle’s rear window was broken, area. Billy Joe has a tattoo on his right and belatedly admitted health answers, repeating cials are again saying no suspect was identified. forearm and left hand. If you see this in- national standards and his mantra that people “stay home, socialize only Police responded to a call of a male dividual call the Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP effective oversight could should self-regulate more. with your household’? smashing things inside the house. The or nearest police service. Crimestoppers save lives. Who will take We have fallen into the Better late than never male was sober but in distress. 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