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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 42 • Friday, January 29, 2021 Family suffers four ﬁres in just six weeks Two other area families also lose homes in separate ﬁres By Alan Hustak Grasslands News

Bad luck seems to have come in threes for an Ituna family who have been burned out of a place to live three times since December. A mysterious fire on Dec. 1 gutted the house on 4th Avenue N.E. where Garry Williams lived with his partner Joan Sparvier and their five children between the ages of two and 22. After that fire the family moved into the Ituna hotel while the damage to their house was being repaired. They were burned out of the hotel when it was destroyed by fire on Dec. 10. They were about to move back into the house in early January when it again caught fire. “We’re really scared, afraid. We’re all jumpy. None of this makes any sense,” Sparvier told Grasslands News last week as she fought back tears. “I’m getting Scheer presents Legion funding ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS paranoid.” Legion vice president Jenny Melanson accepts a $15,605 COVID-19 relief cheque from local MP The family lost everything in the first fire which Andrew Scheer. The money from Veterans Affairs Canada will help the local Branch #35 make up started in an upstairs bedroom. “The whole upstairs IRUUHYHQXHWKDWLWKDVORVWGXULQJWKHSDQGHPLF´:H·UHJUDWHIXO·VDLG/HJLRQEUDQFKSUHVLGHQW floor dropped, everything just dropped right down. We saved the Christmas tree and a television.” said /OR\G6DQGHUFRFN´7KLVPRQH\ZLOOKHOSWKHEUDQFKWRZHDWKHUWKHSDQGHPLFDOLWWOHORQJHUµ:KLOH Williams, a retired tradesman who is clinically blind WKHEUDQFKLVÀQDQFLDOO\VHFXUHLWKDVOLWWOHLQUHVHUYHWRGHDOZLWKHPHUJHQFLHVLIVRPHWKLQJJRHV and lives on a disability pension. “Our eight year wrong with its three different heating systems and its two water heaters. The money comes from old daughter lost a pet rabbit. Thousands of hockey WKH7UXGHDXJRYHUQPHQW·VPLOOLRQDLGSDFNDJHWRYDULRXVYHWHUDQRUJDQL]DWLRQVWRFRYHURSHU- cards, coins and currency, family heirlooms, things ational costs such as insurance, utilities, property taxes, and administrative costs and wages. The that can never be replaced, all gone.” Fort Legion also sponsors the sea cadets youth program, supports a service dog program, and After the hotel fire, the family moved 200 km from helps purchase equipment for the local seniors care home. Ituna to another town. “Serendipity in Yorkton was a big help, a huge support in getting us through Christ- mas,” said Sparvier. The family had planned to move back to the house in Ituna in early January after the all the damage repaired, all the a fire destroyed their house on The family is said to be doing four split level had been renovated. drywall was up, we had the paint, Well Road on Jan. 12. Fire depart- fine and were well fed, well clothed Then the building was gutted for a second time. the electrical wiring was all good. ment investigators say the blaze and are overwhelmed and beyond This time the fire started in the basement. “We had No one can explain it.” which began at 5 a.m. started ac- grateful for the support and kind Even more distressing, last cidentally. “You hear about fire, messages that people have already week a small fire began in a de- but you never think it’s going to sent. Donations are being accepted fective light socket in the trailer happen to you,” said Belinda-Lee for the family, however through home the couple now reside at in a Krienke. “The exploding of the e-transfers, which can be sent to nearby community (their location house and then the power went johansonfamilybenefit@gmail. has been withheld). out and we couldn’t see anything. com. Williams and Sparvier say they It was pretty scary.” have a theory of why their house Krienke and her husband, au- burned twice. But without any ev- tomobile dealer Brad Krienke, idence to support it they will wait escaped the blaze, with their Fort elementary until the investigation into the two daughter Crystal and granddaugh- blazes is complete. ter Israella Dieter. A pet bird and a class moves to “Whatever hope we might have dog were salvaged from the flames had about going back to Ituna has but a puppy was lost in the fire. been ripped out from under us,” A Stockholm family was also online learning said Sparvier. “The house was so left homeless on Jan. 12 when a big and we’ve lost everything.” mid-day fire destroyed their fam- On Jan. 26, Public Health The family wasn’t insured. “I’m ily farm southwest of the town. informed Prairie Valley School going to hold on to the property, Melissa and Jesse Johanson and Division (PVSD) of a positive but I can’t rebuild,” said Williams their two kids escaped injury but COVID-19 diagnosis in an who bought the house 11 years the house was a total loss. individual associated with Fort ago. The replacement value of the Stockholm Volunteer Fire De- Qu’Appelle Elementary School. house and contents is estimated to partment said that they were dis- One classroom is transitioning be $350,000. patched at 12:35 p.m. for the fire to online learning until Feb. 8. A GoFundMe page has been set but by the time they arrived on PVSD stated that those ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS up for the family. scene they were unable to save the considered close contacts have )RXUÀUHV home. Fortunately, all of the occu- been contacted and instructed Garry Williams and his partner Joan Sparvier survived Two other families lose homes in pants were safely out of the house. to isolate for 14 days. 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By Alan Hustak astating for energy sector the U.S. Democratic party election were held today Grasslands News workers and proof that are extremely left wing. O’Toole would do much Trudeau’s energy policies We need a government worse than Scheer who are a failure. that is pro growth, pro came close to winning Now that Andrew “We’re not off to a great jobs, pro prosperity.” the last election. “It’s Scheer no longer needs start, are we? Killing Key- Scheer expects a fed- been tough for our leader to hunt for votes across stone was the first thing eral election this year. to make a breakthrough the country, the former Biden did. He leaned into Prime Minister Trudeau in a COVID environ- leader of the Conserva- it. He had an edge to it. Of is riding high in the pub- ment. I know how hard tive Party has taken up all of the range of options lic opinion polls, has no it is especially when the deer hunting. Prime Minister Trudeau internal division in his mainstream media holds “I’m an animal lover, (including sanctions) he party, and is expected Justin Trudeau in a pos- I’m a softie. The first has had to react, he put to call a snap election itive light,” said Scheer. time I went hunting this out a press release saying before the opposition “You can lose a lot of winter I didn’t think I he was “disappointed” as brings down his minority money betting on the could pull the trigger,” $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 if the cancellation means government. So far, Erin outcome of elections. But Scheer adjusting the Member for Regi- nothing to him. Keystone O’Toole, Scheer’s succes- I’m optimistic. I’m ready. In an interview with Grasslands News Member of na-Qu’Appelle said as he is a sparkplug for thou- sor as party leader hasn’t I pride myself on being a sat down for breakfast Parliament Andrew Scheer talks about life after sands and thousands of made much of an impact visible member of Parlia- in Fort Qu’Appelle with being leader of the Conservative Party. jobs. Some elements in on the electorate. If an ment.” Grasslands News last week. “But then, one of the guys who took me out and put a rifle in my hand told me, no deer ever dies in palliative care, surrounded by his family.” It didn’t take much Yes Sir, That’s more than that to per- of Babies suade Scheer to shed whatever reservations born in 2020 he may have had. On his first outing near Stras- bourg, he bagged 100 pounds of deer meat with a .308 Winchester. The former Speaker of the House and Conserva- tive party leader is adjust- Our Baby ing to his new lifestyle as an MP and member of the shadow cabinet as infrastructure critic. He’s moved the family back to Regina and last week he dropped into Fort Qu’Appelle to meet with constituents and to give a COVID relief cheque to the Legion branch before heading back to Ot- tawa to put in his “duty GRASSLANDS NEWS would like to Salute all Babies Born in 2020. week” in Ottawa. All federal parties agreed last spring to hybrid sittings which reduce the number WINNER OF A $50.00 VISA GIFT CARD of MPs allowed to be in the House of Commons at any one time. “It is is Axton Wayne Kirkwood and his parents cumbersome, but given the circumstances it is better than having all 338 Mitchell Kirkwood and Ashley Slywka from Melville, Sask. members in the house at once,” Scheer explained. “Those who aren’t in Par- liament can still represent their constituents by Zoom voting.” Sheer talked with Grasslands News the day after U.S. President Joe Biden was inaugu- rated. And he wasn’t exactly cheering. While he concedes that a Biden administration might bring more clarity to Eli Joseph Maverick Dale Axton Wayne Zoe Elizabeth Ann Everlee Theresa American foreign policy SZAROZ (M) CHURKO (M) KIRKWOOD (M) LaVALLEE (F) TETHER (F) than Trump’s narrative Born April 21, 2020 Born May 24, 2020 Born Dec. 30, 2020 Born Dec. 27, 2019 Born Feb. 1, 2020 Parents - Kevin and Miranda Parents - Justin and Charli Parents - Mitchell Kirkwood Parents - Cory and Heidi Parents - Scott and Kristine “which had no rhyme Szaroz Churko and Ashley Slywka LaVallee Tether or reason,” he said can- Regina, Sask. Creelman, Sask. Melville, Sask. Estevan, Sask. Melville, Sask. celling the $8-billion Keystone project is dev-

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Two news reports, both published the same day, re- ous drugs in private. Bell provides these 5 simple ways to help end the stigma ferred to the effects of ‘stigma’ on people’s lives in our According to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, 379 that often causes harm and stops too many who struggle society today. people are believed to have died from drug overdoses in with mental illness from seeking the help they need: One report stated January 28th is “Bell’s Let’s Talk the province in 2020; 207 still categorized as “suspected – Language matters: the words you use can make all Day.” One of the key pillars of Bell Let’s Talk promo- overdoses,” 172 have been confirmed. One third of these the difference. tions is fighting the stigma. The other report was a story occurred in rural Saskatchewan. The drug scene here, – Educate yourself: knowing the facts and myths about following the death of a young man, a father, who died compared to some of the bigger cities, is behind closed mental illness can be a great way to help end the stigma. from an overdose and the stigma now being attached to doors. – Be kind: simple acts of kindness can help open up his children. Police Service records show increases in both drug the conversation and let someone know you are there for “Not only have they lost their dad, but now that whole trafficking and drug possession charges year over year them. stigma is being attached to them,” the children’s grand- from 2019 to 2020. Obviously this shows an increase in – Listen and ask: being a good listener and asking how mother said. “It’s cruel and it’s wrong, but I don’t know the numbers of people using drugs, many possibly as their you can help can be the first step in recovery. how to fix it other than we keep educating people.” means to deal with their mental health issues. Police ser- – Talk about it: mental illness touches us all in some Her grandchildren have been getting hassled at their vices (and people) need to continue to talk and share the way directly or through a friend, family member or col- small-town Saskatchewan school since their father died. happenings in both the cities and the rural areas to help league. Most people with mental health issues can and do Parents are referring to him as a drug addict. educate the people about what’s happening. Hopefully this recover, just by talking about it. The 29-year-old, Mitchell Sveinbjornson, was found will assist in educating the people about meaningful re- Whether your mental health is being impacted by dead on the morning of Aug. 22 at a friend’s home in Lan- sources for help. mental illness, drugs or even things such as today’s genburg, a town of about 1,100 people. The night before, a People say the stigma is much harder to handle than COVID-19 situation where physical distancing must group of them had done cocaine purchased from a York- any mental illness. be practised, it makes it even more important that we ton-area dealer and then went to bed, the woman said, who Just as the grandmother stated about the stigma that is make an extra effort to remain emotionally connected was aware of her son’s recreational drug use. attached to her grandchildren from their dad’s overdose and support others as they battle with stigmas that are Sveinbjornson was the only one who didn’t wake and the only way to fix it is to continue educating people, burdening them. up. His mother said the toxicology report that followed Bell Let’s Talk, building on 10 years of increased aware- As Bell Let’s Talk promotes the importance of showed fentanyl, carfentanil and methamphetamine in his ness and acceptance around mental health, is focused talking, we need to also remember that talking should system as well. The ensuing judgment in no way compares on engaging Canadians to take action to create positive not be judgemental or inflict pain and stigma onto oth- to the crippling loss of Sveinbjornson, but it reflects the change in mental health. One of the four key pillars to do ers. It’s a whole different world for all of us now. attitudes that can lead people to use increasingly poison- this is fighting the stigma. - Elaine Ashfield Things may be tough for Sask. in COVID-19 fight By Murray Mandryk The fines may appear to be an Grasslands News indication of the government getting tough, but they may also be a sign that we’ve gone about as far Saskatchewan may finally be get- on COVID-19 restrictions as Moe is ting tougher in some aspects of the willing to go. COVID-19 fight. He announced during the final Some still question whether it’s week of the Saskatchewan election really necessary. campaign in October that there For others, however, the ques- would not be another lockdown and tions are: Why did it take so long? has stuck to that commitment. Why isn’t the government getting Last week, Moe described fines even tougher? as the last resort and pleaded with People fed up with restrictions people to follow the existing restric- and wanting a break will likely be tions in place. especially frustrated with the gov- If people do so, perhaps the prov- ernment’s decision to extend the ince will be able to lift restrictions pre-Christmas restrictions limiting in three weeks, he added. household gatherings to immediate But will that truly solve the family and outdoor gatherings to 10 COVID-19 problem? Saskatchewan’s people to Feb. 19. lower daily case count may not be Certainly, the daily case count quite as rosy as the Premier sug- talities with a week in the month to go. of cases capable of swamping health systems. has slipped a bit (to an average of gests And also contrary to Moe’s suggestions, we By contrast, Moe is now counting on a 254 cases a day, based on the last The problem with the case num- haven’t been as tough as other places. combination of fines for individuals and busi- seven days). bers is that they are based on iden- For the first time in your lifetime, you face ness breaking the rules, people’s willingness “These measures are working tified symptomatic people getting restrictions travelling to a neighbouring prov- to abide by the existing rules and the arrival when we follow them,” Premier tested when the real problem may ince after Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister of vaccines. Scott Moe said last week, suggesting be asymptomatic people unknow- issued a 14-day quarantine order for outsiders It is true that the Saskatchewan Premier that all we have to do is follow the ingly carrying the virus and spread- coming in. has overseen one of the most successful vac- existing rules to make sure things ing it to others. Of course, many Manitobans are unhappy cine rollouts in the nation. are working. An arguably better indicator is about such restrictions — especially since the But as Moe frustratingly acknowledged “There’s been a small number — the positivity rate — the percentage province is well into its second month of a last week, the province has now run out of mainly bars and restaurants — who of people tested who tested positive. lockdown with restrictions far more severe vaccines to distribute. And we are months are not following them.” It has stubbornly remained more than here. away from seeing enough of a critical mass of Therein lies the problem. Some than 10 per cent in Saskatchewan But Manitoba’s per capita daily new case people vaccinated to make a difference. businesses or their customers for weeks. counts — once far in excess of Saskatchewan’s Of course, there’s the legitimate hope clearly are not following the rules, And the most crucial number is — are now back down in the double digits. numbers will just go down with the warmer with three bars in Regina or Sas- the death toll that’s already made And with a new more virulent strain of weather. katoon being fined $14,000 each for January the deadliest month in Sas- COVID-19 now in this country, the new worry But if they don’t many may wonder why violations. katchewan for COVID-19 related fa- for all jurisdictions is a far more rapid spread Moe wasn’t getting tougher.

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By Emily Jane Fulford which have been allocated to this import- Fifty-six percent of some of the young- boundaries. His plan is to soon spearhead Grasslands News ant work.” est GSSD students this past year scored at a committee to make the project happen. Facilities Manager, Patrick Morri- the appropriate development level. Those Due to the pandemic, the Board had son, also provided a report regarding the entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2020 the opportunity to host an Advocacy Ses- The Good Spirit School Division GSSD facilities department which recog- had consistent scores compared to others sion remotely and it allowed The Board (GSSD) held its regular meeting of the nized members of the team for their ef- over the past five years. These numbers of Education the privilege of virtually Board for December 2020 which took forts. are said to be in line with the provincial meeting with local Members of the Leg- place via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 17, “Morrison informed the Board of data where it is said that about 40 per islature, including Greg Ottenbreit, War- 2020. the processes used to prioritize service cent of students who enter Kindergarten ren Kaeding and Terry Dennis. First on the agenda, The Accountabil- requests submitted by schools across each year, do so without the necessary “Conversation centered around rural ity Report focusing on Student Learning GSSD. Morrison also unpacked the Pre- developmental skills for learning. Be- and remote conductivity within our geo- and Well-Being was presented by Deputy ventative Maintenance Strategy that the tween fall and spring, 86 per cent leave graphic location, the newly proposed Director, Donna Kriger which showed department utilizes when using Preven- Kindergarten having developed those es- Provincial Education Plan, in town bus- the 2020 graduation rates as well as stu- tative Maintenance dollars issued by sential skills. What are these? Well, while sing for rural locations outside the City dent wellness data. The information was the Ministry. The strategy ensures that many think of Kindergarten as, simply, of Yorkton, succession planning, funding collected using the OurSchool survey, a GSSD assets are maintained and that cat- play time, the pre-graded years are spent predictability within the Education Sec- data collection system used by the prov- astrophic failures are reduced. Morrison developing a child’s self awareness, so- tor, and the value of local governance. ince. Kriger’s report showed that in 2020 shared the philosophy of the department cial skills, learning capabilities, motor The session was greatly appreciated by the graduation rate for GSSD was 87 per was to have a ”yes” approach as outlined functions and communication skills. the Board of Education. Many thanks cent for “on time graduation,” which in the school division service agree- In order to help give credit where were expressed for the work done by means graduating within a three year ments. He indicated that he and the team credit is due, Board Chair, Bob Simpson, the local MLA’s and for their advocacy time frame, and with an extended-time have committed to ensuring they work announced his thoughts on how to hon- at the provincial level. Warren Kaeding, (five year) rate of also 87 per cent. It was from a ”service approach,” understand- our current and former Board Trustees. member for the Saltcoats-Melville area an impressive result as the provincial ing that schools are the customer they He wanted to give recognition to those requested that a future advocacy session average for on time graduation is seven are aiming to please.” who have served on the Good Spirit include conversation around student per-cent lower and two per-cent lower for Morrison’s report remained focused School Division Board of Education. mental health.” extended-time graduation. on how it is determined when schools Simpson’s idea is to have what is known The Board of Education wishes to ex- Kriger was also able to pinpoint some receive upgrades to facilities. The key as a ”Wall of Recognition” dedicated to press its intention to welcome continued of the strengths and weaknesses of re- point: consistency and making sure that those who have served the children and with dialogue with the local Members of mote learning such as the issues with all the schools have the necessary work families within the GSSD geographic the Legislature. math and science presenting challenges regardless of location. to students. However, the report also On the topic of finance, The Board of aimed to address issues to ensure that Education and the Good Spirit School LANDFILL Away We Grow Child Care Inc. students continue to succeed and show Division expressed gratitude to the Sas- )25748·$33(//( INFANT AND TODDLER where students are excelling. katchewan Ministry of Education for :,17(5+2856 “Kriger highlighted data on student assistance, which was provided through OPENINGS engagement, inclusion, and learning con- this funding. The majority of increased • November 1 to April 30 • :HFXUUHQWO\KDYHRSHQLQJVLQRXULQIDQWDQGWRGGOHUSUR text. GSSD is on par with the province and unforeseen expenses to the school Monday to Friday JUDPV in each of these areas,” the report stated. system during 2020 were due to the sud- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $ZD\:H*URZ&KLOG&DUH,QFLVDQLQFOXVLYHFKLOGFDUH Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. “There is some disparity in these areas den need for remote learning brought on FHQWUH RIIHULQJ FDUH DQG HGXFDWLRQ WR FKLOGUHQ DJHV VL[ Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays between First Nation Métis and non-First by COVID-19. PRQWKVWR\HDUV:HDUHOLFHQVHGE\WKH(DUO\/HDUQLQJ Minimum Load Charge is $10 Nation Métis students. Kriger acknowl- The pandemic was also unsurprisingly DQG&KLOG&DUHGLYLVLRQRIWKH0LQLVWU\RI(GXFDWLRQ6XEVLG\ We now Accept: LVDYDLODEOHIRUIDPLOLHVWKDWTXDOLI\ edged and thanked the Board For their responsible for a decline in student at- For more information call Joanne or Sherri at continued support of First Nation Métis tendance due to the quarantine rules and Away We Grow Child Care Inc. – 306-728-4170 education and highlighted the resources other related concerns.

21015ge0 8 January 29, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Whitewood council deals with future plans By Elaine Ashfield terest as president of the curling club. Whitewood 2020 Christmas Light Up Coun. Chris Ashfield removed himself Grasslands News The last few years the fees the curling Contest Statement showing donations from the meeting prior to the discussion club has paid to the Community Centre given and the expenses. due to any conflict of interest. have been $10,000. These are covered by The Town of Whitewood had approved Whitewood Council held their regu- New Business fees collected from $600 for the contest lar scheduled meeting of the month by New business included approval to curling club mem- and assistance from Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Councillor apply to Canada Summer Jobs for three bers. This year the businesses helped Brian Waynert was absent. people for Public Works/Office with members were only the promotion. For salaries to be $13/hr. The government Delegates able to curl for three the winners, three grant covers $8.59/hr. If council feels the Rawrie Bullock, Emergency Man- weeks and therefore $100 gift certificates positions are not needed or there are no agement Coordinator with the Cana- the executive made were purchased at applications to fill the positions, grant dian Red Cross, addressed the meeting the decision to re- Borderland Co-op money can be returned to the govern- through Zoom about the importance of fund any fees already and a $100 gift cer- ment. volunteerism when there is a personal paid. tificate was also do- Council members also approved to disaster. EMO Co-ordinator for White- Council felt that a nated by Borderland tender 226 – 3rd Avenue, as well as ap- wood, Heather McEwen also attended. decision could better Co-op. Three - $50 gift proved a Term Renewal of the Commu- “From what I am hearing tonight, it be made following a certificates were pur- nity Centre again as a one-year term. sounds like your EMO is well set up, chased at Poncho’s review of audit infor- The quote presented for new blinds possibly one of the best coordinated in and one - $50 gift certificate was donated mation and financial reports. The Curl- in the Town Office in the amount of place in the province,” Bullock com- by Poncho’s. Advertising purchase was ing Club has not been billed anything $2,626.89 from Budget Blinds was ap- mented during the discussions and $105 from Grasslands News and a $50 from the town to date so it was felt a proved. encouraged the Town and its people donation was made from Grasslands; decision could wait until the audit is Discussion on the continuation of to reach out to the Red Cross either as purchase of signs was $40 from Go See complete in about March to see if there no lab services in Whitewood and also volunteers, to see available job positions My Guy. A donation of $93.20 for signs will be any shortfalls. shortage of ambulance staff at times or if they find themselves in need of any from Go See My Guy was made as well brought agreement from council to supports that the Red Cross provide. Human Resources Committee as a donation of $50 for sign design by question the Minister of Health during The Human Resource Committee, Fine Line Designs. Recreation the Bear Pit session of the annual con- previously known as the Personnel A change to the fees for the Town of Ryan Dale, facility operations man- vention for municipalities in February. Committee, reported Coun. Donna Beut- Whitewood Sign Corridor along #1 high- ager and director of recreation, pre- A request to develop a rental policy ler was chosen as Chair of HR and the way was passed with a motion by Chad sented his report by Zoom stating the for town equipment (operated by town meeting focused on a review/orienta- Kelly, seconded by Coun. Donna Beut- curling ice has been removed and “We staff) to be looked into will be discussed tion of what was involved for members ler, to increase the yearly rental to $150. have not had both compressors running at the next meeting. of this committee and included topics The motion was carried as council felt in over a month which should be saving such as salary reviews and performance this would put them in line with other In Camera Meeting us energy on our bills.” appraisals. No recommendations came centres such as Moosomin ($150), Ester- All guests to the meeting were then Mayor Rhett Parks asked for an es- out of the meeting as it was more of an hazy ($200) and Indian Head ($200). The requested to disconnect from the Zoom timated cost of operations per month. orientation session and overview by annual fee previously was $50. meeting as the Council then went into Dale commented approximately $9,000 CAO Cindy Baumgartner on the over- A vote was also carried unanimously an In Camera Meeting. for power and energy would be any- view and rough time-line of when cer- on the motion by Coun. Chad Kelly and Once the In Camera meeting was ad- where from $2,000 to $3,000, naturally tain HR issues need to be addressed. seconded by Coun. Glenn Mantei to journed, the regular meeting once again depending on weather and activities The committee will meet again within accept the ad proposal for Grasslands reconvened. CAO Cindy Baumgartner taking place. the next month. News (Herald Sun) to sign a contract stated that at this time, Coun. Donna A letter from the Whitewood Curling for bi-weekly half page advertising at a Beutler made a motion, seconded by Club was presented requesting forgive- Advertising & Promotions reduced contract rate of $225 bi-weekly, Coun. Glenn Mantei, that they move ness or a reduction of their 2020/2021 Other business discussed and pre- that can be used during flexible weeks, to lay off Michelle Struthers effective fees payable to the Community Centre. sented included the approval to spend to help improve communication to the immediately and pay her eight weeks Coun. Chad Kelly removed himself $1,000 to advertise in the Southern ratepayers, to help promote the commu- severance. The motion was carried. from discussion for any conflict of in- Saskatchewan Vacation Guide and the nity in surrounding areas and keep ad- Struthers was employed as office staff vertising expenses at a set yearly rate. at the Town of Whitewood. Wellness, Beauty and Holistic ! !$"$ "#!$#"$!$ Directory

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Her Grasslands News should be continued to be sought. death happened half a year after she was dubbed “Seniors are paying a lot of money to have someone the ‘Owl Killer’ for beheading a live barn owl in drive them to Moosomin to have weekly (or sometimes An additional decline in medical services in White- a disturbing video she posted online. Aldana was more times per week) lab work done. This is not good being probed for animal abuse. Many of those who wood has been brought to the attention of Whitewood health care services for a community,” one councilor Town Council. responded to the news online felt it was retribu- stated while another commented that people now have tive justice. At the last regular meeting of council, it was brought to take a half day off from their work just to get a blood In Adelaide, SA, Australia, police investigated to the attention of council the concern over the contin- test done. at a building after a possible burglary was called ued closure of Whitewood’s lab/x-ray department and Whitewood has a visiting doctor come to the commu- in. A police dog searched the site and located a also concern regarding the ambulance service being nity and want to continue with this service but there man inside one of the apartments. He was futilely staffed by only one person for some shifts. must be lab services available to help him provide his pretending to be a statue to avoid capture. One known incident occurred where the ambulance care to the residents in the community. Researchers have concluded that a man who was dispatched to a local business for a medical emer- The SHA was again contacted this week by Grass- lived in Texas more than 1,000 years ago may have gency but only had one personnel staffing the ambu- lands News questioning the continued and further lance service. This meant that the ambulance could not interruptions of health services in Whitewood. The fol- died from constipation. The study of transfer the patient and would need to call an ambu- lowing statement from the Saskatchewan Health Au- the man’s mummified remains, lance from a nearby service that had a unit available to thority was the response to the inquiry: showed he suffered from Cha- do any transports to hospital. “The Whitewood and Area Ambulance Service has gas disease, which created Grasslands News had previously contacted the Sas- experienced a turnover in staff members during the a blockage that caused his katchewan Health Authority (SHA) in February 2020 past few months. Recruitment has been successful in colon to swell up to six times regarding the continued closure of the lab/x-ray in the filling all five vacancies; however not all new staff mem- its normal size. The condition community. bers have completed their final orientation. In a smaller caused the man to improperly SHA responded that “X-ray services are not cur- service such as Whitewood, there are times when we digest food, and he even- rently available in the community, but other laboratory are not able to fill short-notice vacant shifts due to sit- tually became malnour- services continue to be offered 2.5 days per week. The uation such as an illness. This can result in the service ished. It appears that SHA is working with local leadership and the Minis- being reduced to Medical First Responder mode with a before he died, his diet try of Health to determine site infrastructure needs, single responder. Additional support is provided when was almost exclusively including information technology requirements, that necessary from nearby ambulance services.” grasshoppers. The mummi- would be needed for future X-ray service delivery for Whitewood Town Council will be addressing the is- fied remains were actually found in 1937 in South Whitewood.” sues in medical service to the Minister of Health at the Texas. The body was kept in a private museum Since that time, the lab/x-ray has been closed in Bear Pit Session of the annual convention for urban until 1968 when it was loaned to the Institute of Whitewood and the SHA has stated that they are work- municipalities in February. Texan Cultures. ing to retain staff in the locations in the province that On Tuesday of this week, a memo was sent to the In China, McDonald’s is selling a sandwich are experiencing shortages. Town stating that Whitewood Health Centre will see made of Spam topped with crushed Oreo cookies It was voiced at the recent council meeting that x-ray Lab/ECG services returned every second Thursday 8:30 and topped with mayo. Alright! Global brands services would probably not be restored at Whitewood to 2 p.m. starting Feb. 4. Appointments must be made from restaurants to automakers sometimes roll due to the cost for a new x-ray machine to be installed by calling 306-735-2015 or 306-735-2014. out offbeat products to appeal to Chinese tastes in the populous and intensely competitive market. The ‘Lunchmeat Burger’ was part of a series of Local MP’s upset with Keystone XL decision “members only” promotions. In DeKalb County, Ala., acting on a tip, sheriff’s deputies and agents from the state police raided By Chris Ashfield ident Joe Biden on his down of the Keystone XL try through their work an illegal alcohol operation. The wine-making Grasslands News first day in office. pipeline, or to turn their in the energy industry. operation was located at the sewage treatment Robert Kitchen said it back on much-needed fi- They help to provide the plant for the city of Rainsville. Plant supervisor, energy that is needed for is extremely disappoint- nancial donations, sup- Allen Maurice Stiefel, 62, was arrested on a misde- transportation, power, Members of Parlia- ing to see both federal and port funds, advertising meanor charge of possession of an illegally man- and heating our homes, ment Robert Kitchen for municipal governments dollars, and more, is dis- ufactured alcoholic beverage, and a felony charge as well as the resources Souris Moose-Mountain of using his official position for personal gain. He turn their collective backs graceful. used to produce, pro- and Cathay Wagantall for was suspended without pay, on those employed in our “The hardworking Ca- cess, and deliver our food Yorkton—Melville have An autograph session for the newly crowned energy sector, and espe- nadians affected by this from field to table,” said both criticized the federal cially in the oil and gas decision have provided Kitchen. Miss France has caused outrage as the COVID- government over the can- industry. He said that for not only for their own “Without our energy 19 pandemic worsens in the country. Amandine cellation of the Keystone the federal government to families, but for those workers, our communi- Petit made her first public appearance Jan. 2 at KL pipeline by US pres- be complacent in the shut across this great coun- ties would not even have a shopping centre in Farebersviller, in northeast much of the tax revenue France, after winning the beauty pageant on Dec. that enables us to have 19. She met hundreds of fans inside the mall the essential social ser- who, despite wearing masks, were not physically Watching The February Nite Skies vices that we have come distanced while France is under a strict lockdown to rely and depend on. It with most stores and services closed to the public. 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The town hopes to have it running again by the fencing and the lighting is there as well; it makes the Grasslands News end of June. Although the course itself will not pro- project more realistic,” Nicholl stated. “We’ll follow vide much revenue for the town, Nicholl anticipates the concrete footprint that’s already there, then we that reopening it will create economic spinoff for the don’t need to spend the time, effort, or staff hours on There may still be snow on the ground, but Gren- community. It will provide a unique attraction for designing a golf course.” fell’s Department of Recreation and Culture is already Grenfell residents and visitors, which will encour- During the winter, the town’s Public Works staff preparing summertime opportunities for residents. age them to take advantage of other nearby ameni- will construct new obstacles following a rural theme. One of Director Andrea Nicholl’s newest projects is ties like the pool, campground, or local businesses. These could include a grain elevator, a combine and reviving an 18-hole miniature golf course at the Gren- “And it’s a safe option for families,” Nicholl added. a windmill. New carpet will be purchased, along with fell Recreational Park (GRP). “With COVID, it’s really underlined the importance lumber for borders. These will be installed after the A mini golf course was operational within the regu- of getting outdoors, getting active, enjoying our own snow melts. lar golf course at the GRP from 1986 to approximately backyard.” Cost for materials is estimated at $14,000, which When it is operating, the mini golf course will also Nicholl noted is a fraction of the cost for other recre- provide seasonal employment. Nicholl said the town ational sites such as a new pool or playground. The would most likely hire a student for the position since expense will be included in the municipal budget for Mils 50/50 draw federal funding can be leveraged for their wages. 2021 but the town is also seeking external grants or Significant portions of infrastructure remain intact sponsorships for the project. Information about spon- from the old mini golf course, greatly reducing costs sorship opportunities can be obtained by contacting for the development. “We have the clubhouse, the the Nicholl at 306-697-2815 or comdev.grenfell@sasktel. deadline Jan. 29 concrete is in excellent condition, a majority of the net By Travis Longman progressive 50/50 draw. Grasslands News One person that you can purchase tickets from is head coach and general We all could use a lit- manager Mike Rooney. tle pick me up, especially “The Melville Million- after the rough year that aires Jr A Hockey team is was 2020 and many people conducting a Progressive are missing hockey. You 50/50 that assists our Gen- can help out the Melville eral Operations / Player Millionaires and also win Education Fund.” Rooney some money for yourself; says “The winning total however time is running is currently sitting over out to get your tickets for $8,500 with the draw Jan- the Melville Millionaires’ uary 29. 3 for $50 or 1 for $20 Your support will be much appreciated in this Correction difficult year.” In addition to Rooney, In the Wade Brook- tickets can be purchased bank story that appeared from any board member. on page 14 of the Jan. 22 There are only 2,199 total edition, it was stated that tickets available. You are the NHL’er and former encouraged to get your Melville Millionaire was tickets today to ensure billeted by Garnet and that you don’t miss the Denise Haynes during opportunity to win the his time in Melville. The Melville Millionaires’ 0LQLJROIUHQRYDWLRQ 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 billet’s last name should Progressive 50/50 draw. have been spelled Hahn. 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Leave success coaching college football: “Meyer’s about to your trash can back in Houston, but bring that big bat, learn that Akron’s not on the Jags’ 2021 schedule but that outstanding glove and the leadership for which Seattle and Buffalo are. “ Brady heads to another NFL final you’re known. • Olivia Jones, on Twitter: “11-year-old son (raised Toronto Blue Jays made one of the biggest splashes a Canucks fan) has randomly decided to start cheering Any doubts that anyone had about Tom Brady of baseball’s off-season in mid-January by signing for the Leafs . . . he’s now free to a good home.” being the greatest National Football League quar- Springer, one of the most coveted free agents on the • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Kansas City Chiefs terback of all time have been laid to rest, forever. market. The 31-year-old Springer said he would agree to QB Patrick Mahomes said he went through concussion No, the GOAT isn’t Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr, perform for the Jays for the next six years in exchange protocol. That is the good news. The bad news is that Joe Montana, Peyton Manning or Terry Bradshaw, for $150 million (U.S.) flowing into his bank account. he made the announcement into a banana while on the it’s easily Brady, who secured a berth in his 10th The fresh and powerful new look of the toilet in a bathroom stall.” Super Bowl as his new team, the Tampa Bay Buc- Jays’ lineup is giving Canadian fans rea- • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “A caneers, eliminated Aaron Rodgers and the Green son to believe that it could be 1992 and Sports Column spicy peanut butter six times hotter Bay Packers from post season play on the week- 1993 all over again in World Series lore. By Bruce Penton than the strongest chili was being sold end. Suddenly, undoubtedly, the Blue Jays in England under the label Instant Re- Rodgers probably deserved better, with coach have one of the best teams in baseball. gret. No, wait — that may be the name Matt LaFleur choosing to take a field goal and Their outfield is crowded with all-star of a new Jacksonville Jaguars season hope for a defensive stop instead of going for a calibre skill, but while manager Charlie ticket package.” touchdown on fourth down, but as they say, that’s Montoyo can play only three outfielders • From fark.com: “NFL confirms the way the cookie crumbles. at a time, the overflow beyond the infield that it will be proceeding with its In sheer numbers, no one is even close to gives general manager Ross Atkins a Super Spreader event in February, but Brady’s record of playoff victories and Super Bowl stack of potential trading chips that even it’s going to limit infections to only wins and those stats alone leave him at the top of poker star Daniel Negreanu would envy. 22,000 people or so.” the heap. After the Springer news flashed Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: There are a number of reasons while the across the baseball world — one day “Yogi Berra, the late Yankees legend, 43-year-old pivot remains at the top of his sport, after Toronto nabbed free agent closer Kirby Yates, is about to get his own commemorative postage stamp. and one of them is the fact that he’s always played one of the best in the game — one U.S. journalist pro- New U.S. Postal Service motto: It ain’t delivered till it’s for owners who keep their eyes on the prize, which jected a potential Jays’ lineup on opening day (and if delivered.” of course is that big silver football they hand out this team isn’t World series bound, then Rob Manfred • Nets coach Steve Nash, to reporters, on why he’ll every Super Bowl. is commissioner for life): CF Springer; 2B Cavan Big- manage James Harden’s minutes early on: “We don’t After hoisting six of those trophies as a Patriot gio; DH Randal Grichuk; SS Bo Bichette; 3B Vladimir want to run the batteries down on our new Christmas in New England, Brady decided to move on to the Guerrero, Jr.; 1B Rowdy Tellez; LF lourdes Gurriel; RF present this early.” Buccaneers who spared no expense surrounding Teoscar Hernandez; C Danny Jansen. Then put last sea- • Chad Picasner again, on Urban Meyer taking the Brady with talent of both the offensive and defen- son’s big free-agent acquisition, Hyun Jin Ryu, on the Jaguars’ head-coaching job after twice quitting college sive sides of the ball, knowing that they’d be host- mound and the 1927 Yankees in their prime might be gigs for health reasons: “Of course, the best treatment ing a Super Bowl. begging for mercy. for that is money. ... I’m sure he feels better already.” Thanks to that, and his ageless playing ability, Springer played a key role in Houston’s World Series • Mike Hart of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Brady will take on the newest young gun in the championship of 2017, a title that evolved into a major after trash-talking Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and league, last season’s champ Patrick Mahomes, and controversy a year later when pitcher Mike Fiers, a Packers wideout Davante Adams got into some pregame the Kansas City Chiefs in the league’s final contest. former Astro-turned-Oakland-A, spilled the beans about chirping before their NFC playoff game: “Ramsey, of Mahomes, who looks poised to accept the man- technological cheating that involved banging a trash course, has never been diagnosed with lockjaw.” tle as the best in the NFL, now has three playoff appearances since 2017 and he’s also blessed with a can a certain way to signify to the batter what pitch was Care to comment? Email [email protected] number of offensive weapons. on the way. A few higher ups in the Astros organiza- But compared to Brady, Mahomes has a long tion lost their jobs, but players were somehow insulated way to go, and it’s likely he’ll never climb to the from the negative fallout. It was Springer, remember, top of the heap, unless he decides to play until he’s who was the World Series MVP that year. in his 40s, as Brady has done. Jays’ fans will enjoy watching Springer and his new SJHL to hold a virtual Brady’s consistency is astounding. mates in action, whether it’s in person in Toronto (un- He’s the only player in the league to win six likely), in Buffalo (where the Jays’ home base was last Super Bowls over the course of his 20-year career. year); or on TV, where Rogers’ ratings are expected to skyrocket, bringing in plenty of advertising dough and showcase Jan. 29 & 30 During that time, he’s also played to a 30-11 mark in playoff contests and he’s led the Patriots to a making those huge contracts more manageable. dozen 12-win seasons, the most by any quarter- Yes, it could be a great Spring(er) in Canada this The Saskatchewan some added exposure for back. year. Junior Hockey League the great young talents Besides holding a ton of all-time NFL bests, • Blogger Chad Picasner, on veteran (and chubby) (SJHL) along with Sask- in their league. This will Brady now possesses a pile of Tampa Bucs records third baseman Pablo Sandoval: “In his day, Pablo was Tel will be hosting a Vir- give scouts and fans the as well. very good around the plate — both home plate and the tual Showcase on Jan. opportunity to familiar- In only one season, Brady has had more playoff dinner plate.” 29 and 30. The SJHL ize themselves with some touchdown passes than any other quarterback to • Michael Clair of MLB.com, on the late Dodger man- recognizes that the sup- of the top players in the suit up in Tampa Bay, with seven. ager Tommy Lasorda’s run-in with mascots Youppi, ply chain for hockey SJHL. Brady has also taken part in more conference Phillie Phanatic and San Diego Chicken: “Probably players has not stopped The Virtual Showcase championship games than 26 other NFL teams. for the best that Lasorda never appeared on ‘Sesame as colleges are still look- will include the top 80 The only squads to have appeared in more confer- Street.’ ” ing to fill roster spots. players (four teams) in ence finals are the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas • Peter King, of NBC.com. on the challenge facing This initiative has been the SJHL as selected by Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Brady’s for- new Jacksonville coach Urban Meyer after 17 years of created to help provide the SJHL Coaches Com- mer team, the New England Patriots. mittee. Each team will be Someone had to do some fancy ciphering to created by Alex “Money- come up with these next couple of statistics. 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Phone 306-728-2730 coaches, analysis, and live performances. 12 January 29, 2021 )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Nearly 6,500 Sask. small business owners consider closing Over 89,000 jobs at risk due to COVID-19 pandemic recovery timeline

Canadian Federal of Independent Business Gaudreault, Senior Director of National ber) Saskatchewan’s small business. After Grasslands News Research at CFIB. • 22 per cent are making normal sales the tough financial and emotional slog Nationally, the number of threatened (down from 29 per cent at the end of No- to get through a historically difficult businesses could be as low as 71,000 or vember) year, the beginning of 2021 feels more Seventeen per cent (6,483) of Sas- as high as 222,000 (between 7 and 21 per In Saskatchewan, the Small Business like the fifth quarter of 2020 than a katchewan small business owners are cent of all businesses) depending on Recovery Dashboard now shows: new year,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, seriously contemplating permanently how the coming months unfold, jeop- • 76 per cent of businesses are fully CFIB’s vice-president, Western Canada closing their business, putting an es- ardizing between 962,000 and 2,951,000 open (up slightly from 73 per cent at the & Agri-business. “It is critical that we timated 89,551 jobs at risk across the jobs. In Saskatchewan, this range could end of November) do what we can as individuals to limit province, estimates the Canadian Feder- be as a low as 2,858 or as high as 7,891 • 49 per cent are fully staffed (up from the spread of COVID-19, while allowing ation of Independent Business (CFIB) in businesses (between 8 and 21 per cent of 42 per cent at the end of November) businesses to operate safely at limited an update to its earlier estimate on busi- all businesses) and between 40,064 and • 27 per cent are making normal sales capacities. We must also ensure that ness closures this past summer. Nation- 109,033 jobs. (down from 31 per cent at the end of No- provincial support programs are really, one-in-six (181,000) small business Businesses in the hospitality (restau- vember) newed for those businesses impacted by owners are seriously contemplating rants, hotels, caterers) and arts and rec- “2021 isn’t off to a great start for ongoing restrictions.” permanently closing, putting more than reation (gyms, venues, arcades) sectors 2.4 million jobs at risk (20 per cent of are most at risk, with roughly one in private sector jobs). This latest estimate three businesses in both sectors actively is on top of the 58,000 businesses that considering closure. Including busi- Saskatchewan records second lowest became inactive in 2020. nesses that have already become inac- “Although there is still time for busi- tive in 2020, Canada could lose a total ness owners to reverse course if condi- of between one in eight (12 per cent) tions improve, it is alarming to see an and one in four (26 per cent) businesses number of fatal accidents in 60 years increasing number considering perma- during this pandemic. Preliminary statistics year from 2010-2019. “We all can -- and must nent closure, compared to our first es- The latest national data on CFIB’s from SGI show 87 people While Saskatchewan -- do more. I applaud ev- timate last summer. We are not headed Small Business Recovery Dashboard un- lost their lives in road has made important eryone who is committed in the right direction and each week derscore how precarious the situation collisions in 2020 on Sas- strides in reducing colli- to driving safely. I also that passes without improvement on for small businesses has become: katchewan roads. sion deaths and injuries, want to thank law en- the business front pushes more owners • 47 per cent of businesses are fully To put that number no number of deaths is forcement who are dili- to make that final decision. The more open (down from 62 per cent at the end into perspective, it’s the acceptable. Every life gently working to reduce businesses that disappear, the more jobs of November) second-lowest number of lost represents a real per- collision deaths and inju- we will lose and the harder it will be • 36 per cent are fully staffed (down road fatalities recorded son who leaves behind a ries by enforcing traffic for the economy to recover,” said Simon from 41 per cent at the end of Novem- in a single year in the family and friends who laws and contributing to past six decades. (In 2019, are left to mourn the public awareness.” 71 people were killed in loss. “Nearly all fatal col- Drivers have many vehicle crashes, which lisions are preventable; choices to make when FCC providing money to represented the low- Saskatchewan roads have they get behind the est number of collision gotten significantly safer wheel. Make those deaths ever recorded in in the last few years, but choices carefully. Put Saskatchewan.) we must not become com- your phone away, drive The 87 fatalities is also placent or satisfied with sober, follow the speed Wolseley 4-H club in 2021 sharply lower than the these improvements,” limit, put on your seat- previous 10-year average said Minister Responsi- belt and follow the rules Provincial ing existing programs, provincial 4-H initiatives. of 131.5 road fatalities per ble for SGI Don Morgan. of the road. Grasslands News covering costs associated “For over a quarter with local events and ex- of a century, FCC has changes, supporting vol- been a committed part- Local 4-H clubs in Mel- unteers, or purchasing ner, helping 4-H Canada ville and Wolseley are resource materials. empower young leaders recipients of the Farm “By providing opportu- at the grassroots level in FREE* Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H nities for young people to communities across the Club Fund, which is pro- learn and grow, 4-H clubs country,” said 4-H Can- viding $100,000 to 203 4-H across the country are ada CEO, Shannon Ben- clubs across Canada in preparing the next gen- ner. “The FCC 4-H Club 2021. They money helps eration for success,” said Fund helps build capacity Һ to support local activities. Todd Klink, executive for 4-H clubs and leaders In Saskatchewan, the vice-president and chief to create programming Hilltop 4-H Club in Mel- marketing officer at FCC. that focuses on deliver- ville and the Ellisboro “FCC is proud to support ing world-class positive COFFEE Light Horse 4-H Club in these initiatives and the youth development in Wolseley were amongst 4-H clubs that are helping order to engage responsi- 31 of the 4-H clubs, dis- develop our future lead- ble, caring, and contrib- tricts, and regions that ers.” uting youth leaders who received a combined total The Club Fund is part effect positive change of $15,350. of FCC’s commitment of within their communities A strong supporter of $250,000 to 4-H Canada. and in the world around *Receive a FREE 4-H in Canada for over 25 In addition to supporting them.” 1!££3f36'8!ধ='3ø'' years, FCC supports 4-H local 4-H club activities The next application with any fuel purchase club initiatives each year through the FCC 4-H Club period for the FCC 4-H Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 by awarding up to $500 Fund, this contribution Club Fund opens in Au- from Hometown Co-op per club toward develop- supports national and gust 2021. 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Residential schools monument announced; will be constructed at Government House =!-£!#£'!; Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty journey, and I look forward to continu- and Premier Scott Moe announced ing my ongoing conversations with plans to construct a permanent, public Elders and Knowledge Keepers as we monument at Government House in work together to develop this meaning- Z Regina to honour those who suffered, ful and lasting tribute.” and those who continue to suffer, the The Lieutenant Governor will con- impact of the residential school sys- tinue to speak with residential school tem. survivors, their families and Indig- Z The construction of a permanent enous elders throughout the winter. monument is a response to the Truth Construction details of the monument and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will be shared following this discus- Call to Action # 82, which recommends sion process. installing a publicly accessible, highly The residential school system oper- visible, Residential Schools Monument ated in Canada for more than a cen- in each capital city to honour survi- tury. The federal government reports vors and all the children who were lost that 150,000 Indigenous children were to their families and communities. removed and separated from their “I’m very pleased that the Govern- families and communities to attend HOMETOWN CO-OP ment of Saskatchewan is creating this these schools. The TRC estimates important monument at Government that approximately 20 federal residen- | GRENFELL | | House in Regina,” Mirasty said. “The tial schools operated in Saskatchewan monument will be part of the healing from the 1880s to the 1990s. www.grasslandsnews.ca )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV January 29, 2021 13 <-&';3 39;'$32&!8@ &<$!;-32

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by Parkland College Parkland College programs. The College is working to for Grasslands News expand experiential learning to include it in more programs so that students have additional opportunities COVID-19 has signifi cantly altered our everyday to apply their knowledge and practise their skills in lives. It has changed so much of what we do and how real-life situations. we do it. Meanwhile, many organizations are increasingly But the pandemic has also shown us how important embracing technology and remote working arrange- it is to be adaptable. It has challenged us to fi nd new ments – developments that have accelerated during ways of doing things. And when COVID-19 is fi nally the pandemic. More employers are also supporting behind us, there are certainly some innovations that employee development by providing access to train- will stick around. ing which can be delivered in a variety of ways. It is For Parkland College, one of these additions is imperative that graduates are comfortable with tech- Blended Learning. The term refers to a mix of online nology and have the skills to learn in different envi- instruction, face-to-face classes, experiential learning, ronments, even after they’ve completed their formal and alternative delivery methods. In the future, Blended Learning will evolve to re- education. Parkland College has long valued innovation, re- Currently, Blended Learning gives Parkland Col- main an important feature of Parkland College pro- lege the fl exibility to deliver programs while managing sponsiveness, and continuous learning. By embrac- grams. An increased focus on experiential learning risks associated with COVID-19. Course material may ing the concept of Blended Learning, the College is will produce more well-rounded graduates while better be delivered through video conferences, live webcasts, offering students more fl exibility and better preparing recorded lectures, and modules, assignments, and ex- preparing them for the world of work. them for an ever-changing world. ercises. Face-to-face classes still happen in programs This is because most employers desire graduates Learn more at www.parklandcollege.sk.ca and fol- with substantial hands-on learning components that with practical work experience. Work placements low @CollegeofChoice on Facebook, Instagram, Twit- are not easily replicated in a virtual environment. and practicums are already common in a number of ter, and YouTube.

Program Dates Length Location Tuition (Approx) Agricultural Equipment Technician Certificate Oct 2021 - June 2022 36 weeks Yorkton $6,000 Automotive Service Technician Certificate Sept 2021 - June 2022 37 weeks Yorkton $6,000 Bachelor of Indigenous Education (First Nations UnivFSTJUZ) Sept - April 4 years Yorkton varies Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Saskatchewan) Sept - April 4 years Yorkton varies Bachelor of Social Work (University of Regina) Sept - April 4 years Yorkton varies Business Certificate - Year I Sept 2021 - April 2022 32 weeks Yorkton $4,200 Business - Year II (Management Diploma) Sept 2021 - April 2022 32 weeks Yorkton $4,470 Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Sept 2021 - May 2022 32 weeks Yorkton, Canora (PT) $4,700 Firefighter - NFPA 1001 July - Oct 2021 14 weeks Melville $9,725 Heavy Equipment, Truck & Transport Technician Certificate Sept 2021 - June 2022 36 weeks Yorkton $6,000 Office Administration Certificate Aug 2021 - May 2022 32 weeks Yorkton $4,640 Power Engineering Certificate - Fourth Class Sept 2021 - May 2022 36 weeks Yorkton $5,220 Power Engineering Certificate - Third Class Sept 2021 - Jan 2022 16 weeks Yorkton $3,500 Primary Care Paramedic Certificate Sept 2021 - Oct 2022 48 weeks Melville $6,270 University - first year varies varies Yorkton varies Welding Certificate Sept 2021 - May 2022 35 weeks Yorkton $6,000

Subject to change. Please visit our website for the latest details and a full list of programs. Apply online or download an application form at apply.parklandcollege.sk.ca.

> 1.866.783.6766 YOUR COLLEGE. YOUR FUTURE. > parklandcollege.sk.ca 14 January 29, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News <-&';3 39;'$32&!8@ &<$!;-32 Building connections at Brandon University By Brandon University for Grasslands News

BRANDON, Man. – The past year has shown us how important it is to stay connected with families, friends and our community. Helping students build those strong connections is something that Brandon University does best. As a growing university with 3,500 students from around the world, BU stays true to its prairie roots with a welcoming spirit and a commitment to delivering quality programs that prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of the future. Most BU classes have fewer than 20 students, allowing for a personalized Brandon University is also a partments, which allowed me to education. great place for students to take form everlasting friendships.” 21015bb0 “Having small class sizes is part in world-class research, even Laura’s not alone. More than 93 probably what has helped me out at the undergraduate level. Right per cent of recent BU grads said the most,” said Elizabeth Glenn, now, BU students are working with that BU prepared them to excel. a third-year Physical Education national and international experts And 98 per cent said they’d heart- student. “With professors work- on cancer detection, environmen- ily recommend BU. ing with you one-on-one you get to tal protection, quantum computing There are plenty of choices at know each other, resulting in an and Indigenous health and educa- BU, with 19 undergraduate degree amazing learning experience that tion. program among Arts, Education, helps you grow as a student and a Extracurricular activities like Health Studies, Science and the person.” the Student Leader program and School of Music. The connections students make more than 50 clubs and collectives “Students appreciate that they extend beyond the university. create even more opportunities for don’t have to travel far or move to Brandon University’s Cooperative growth and friendships. a big city to get the education that Education program offers the “As a recent graduate with a they’re looking for,” said Courtney chance for students to develop Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Adams, BU’s Director of Recruit- their career skills. By integrating joining the Student Leader pro- ment and Retention. “We’ve got ev- study terms with full-time work gram at Brandon University was erything that you need right here.” terms at jobs related to their aca- one of the best decisions I made,” Take a video tour of BU and demic programs, students in the said Laura Davidson. “This pro- book your virtual presentation Co-op program can earn while they gram allowed me to meet many today by visiting BrandonU.ca/ learn. other students from different de- Your-Future W OPE COMING SPRING 2021 NO N! IS ll Time Prog R ON 2 Fu rams E TI 202 GISTRA 1 - BRAND NEW 202 INDUSTRY ACCREDITED HEAVY EQUIPMENT $8 in scholarships and 50,0 bursaries 00 awarde d over OPERATOR COURSE t he pas t five y ears to Southe ast College students Collaborative curriculum development, state of the art equipment simulation and hands on, in

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By Sask Ploytech having face-to-face interactions, so for Grasslands News Benn Hart and Wendy Wilson, both simulation technicians at Sask Poly- Ask alumni about their time at tech, stepped up to help develop an ex- Saskatchewan Polytechnic and they’ll perience that was as real as possible. probably have a story about one spe- “With COVID, Sask Polytech had cial class. to move a lot of things to virtual plat- For current students in the Addic- forms very quickly, so it’s been really tions Counselling diploma program, busy in the Simulation Centre,” Hart that one class may very well be COUN says. “What we do often looks easy, 155-Addictions Counselling Practice. but there’s a lot we have to do in the “Individual counselling is the cor- background to make it happen.” nerstone of an addiction counsellor’s The fi rst step was meeting with work, and Addictions Counselling Friesen to discuss her goals. “This was Practice gives students the skills they our fi rst time working with the Ad- will need in the workplace,” says in- dictions Counselling program, so we structor Joy Friesen. “It’s a lab class had a Zoom meeting with Joy to get a where students practice the counsel- clear understanding of what she was ling model with each other, but we looking for,” says Wilson. “We hired thought providing them with simu- actors to fi t her scenarios and brought lated clients would be an outstanding them to our simulation centre in Sas- experience.” katoon, where we could ensure contact Simulated clients? Friesen is refer- and social distancing guidelines were ring to actors hired by Sask Polytech’s followed. We worked with the actors Simulation Centre to portray different on their roles and set up the rooms.” tual counselling sessions were a big building the therapeutic alliance and clients. Each client had a different pre- Friesen met with the actors to brief success. “Our students loved having of meeting the client where they are senting problem, level of motivation them on the counselling model and this opportunity,” Friesen says. “They at. The whole simulation experience and way of sharing their story. the goals of the clinical lab. “I also en- say it really helped them understand was rich in learning and really built “It’s diffi cult to simulate the dy- couraged them to ad lib. I wanted our the importance of staying grounded, of their confi dence.” namic that happens in real life be- students to learn to trust themselves, tween a client and a counsellor. When because a counsellor never knows students are practicing with their what a client will say or how they will peers or instructors, there’s a degree act,” she says. of comfort because you know it’s not a The simulation rooms were real client,” Friesen says. equipped with cameras and the nec- Using live actors to simulate the essary technology to allow remote log client-counsellor interaction was de- in to the virtual counselling sessions. signed to give students an opportunity Wilson and Hart provided onsite tech- to work through the fi rst stage of the nical support, while Friesen and her counselling model, while at the same students logged in from their homes. time adapting each client’s defense Each student completed a 30 to 40-min- mechanisms, types of storytelling and ute simulated counselling session, process of building rapport. Students followed by feedback from observing also practiced building cultural safety students and the actor. Friesen was and being culturally responsive with able to view each session as it hap- clients. pened. COVID-19 prevented students’ from Based on student feedback, the vir-

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by Medicine Hat College for protecting and conserving natural for Grasslands News ecosystems, as well as maximizing production systems that mimic natural sys- An exciting new program has been tems such as perennial crops, diversity, added to Medicine Hat College’s aca- rotations, limited/no till grazing, and demic offering, giving students inter- many more. ested in sustainable agriculture an “Agriculture is one of southern Al- opportunity to become a registered berta’s leading industries, and there is technologist in Agrology (RTAg), while always going to be resources and de- staying close to home in the southern mand for agriculture because everyone Prairies. needs to eat,” adds Smith. “This pro- The two year Agroecology Techni- gram leverages an important part of our cian diploma program provides students region’s economic sector and prepares with the competencies required for pro- students to fi nd meaningful, long-term ducing food, forage, fi ber, and fuel using employment and a future income stream sustainable methods, as well as a range that’s not going to be subject to market of knowledge in the three E’s: environ- forces.” ment, economics, and energy using sys- Employment opportunities that stem tems theory. from the completion of the Agroecology Learners will engage in experiential Technician diploma include agricultural learning opportunities to gain real-world research technician, urban agriculture experience in designing, monitoring and designer or landscaper, range manage- assessing sustainable agroecological ment consultant or professional, and an systems, meeting the knowledge, tech- environmental consultant. Graduates will also be equipped with nical skills, and performance competen- ture of our communities and our envi- to transfer to universities offering sus- the entrepreneurial knowledge needed cies required for certifi cation with the ronment. tainable agriculture programs. to start a business in sustainable agri- Alberta Institute of Agrologists. “Additionally, there are all kinds of Applications are now open for this culture or greenhouse horticulture, or “Medicine Hat College is excited to agricultural products that our region is program, with the fi rst intake of stu- support the takeover of a family agri- bring this opportunity to learners in well-suited to produce that we are cur- dents to begin their studies in Fall 2021. culture business as a crop or livestock southern Alberta and Saskatchewan as rently not taking advantage of, and this For more information on MHC’s the program is well-aligned and serves producer. program can be infl uential in creating Agroecology Technician program or the needs of our region and communi- “An exciting aspect to this program new industry and bringing subsequent to apply, visit www.mhc.ab.ca . To ties in terms of offering new streams is the innovative and creative opportu- jobs in our region,” remarks Smith. schedule an appointment with a career of employment and alternative ways nities in diversifying current practices Upon completion of the diploma, the specialist or academic advisor, call of doing agriculture,” explains the pro- and products that will emerge. Students opportunity further exists for students 1-866-282-8394. gram’s coordinator, Brent Smith. will taught about free food production This program uniquely teaches a design systems, low input parks and systems-thinking approach to sustain- community spaces, and drought-proof- able agriculture and will equip learners ing and water harvesting that all have with the knowledge and skills required a profoundly positive impact on the fu- Creative passion becomes profession

by Medicine Hat College Campbell acknowledges the program for Grasslands News as being infl uential in shaping him into the artist he is today, crediting the vast From small town Saskatchewan to array of modalities, skills, and tech- beautiful British Columbia, education at niques he was exposed to during his Medicine Hat College (MHC) helped pave time at the college. “MHC’s program is unique in that it the way to a career of offers a real balance of joy and fulfi llment for both fi ne arts training Myron Campbell. and design training. It’s Campbell is a thriv- pretty rare to get that ing artist and a pro- balance in a program, fessor in the division and the college does a of Visual Arts at the great job of it,” explains University of British Campbell. Columbia Okanagan “It’s an ideal ac- (UBCO). His creative 21015mm0 ademic pathway for journey began in the someone like me who Visual Communica- can’t decide what type tions diploma program of artist I am on any at MHC, which has given day. I was intro- since become Bachelor duced to every medium possible and of Applied Arts – Art and Design. then built up my practice to what suited “Medicine Hat College is a little gem. me. I received a real broad training I fi rst heard about the institution from which was so awesome.” my junior high art teacher and after Campbell praises a professor he had high school, I went to the city to visit at MHC as a huge inspiration and driv- a friend who was taking the program. ing force behind where he is today, a I absolutely loved it there,” remarks role he strives to fi ll for the students he Campbell. now teaches. “Medicine Hat was the perfect size “Teaching creative studies is where I and not too big which was desirable to belong. My passion for art and creativity me having grown up in Weyburn, Sas- has lead me to a place where I’m forever katchewan. The facility had high end being fulfi lled, inspired, and growing as equipment and 24 hour access - both an artist, designer and practitioner.” were unprecedented at the time. The Learn more about Art & Design and program was well rounded in that I all of the programs Medicine Hat Col- could pursue my own personal art, as lege has to offer at www.mhc.ab.ca . To well as client-based work at the same schedule an appointment with a career time. I knew it was the perfect fi t for specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866- me.” 282-8394. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV January 29, 2021 17 Three domestic assault complaints dealt with

Sgt. Sabrina Bailey of the guard rail before Mischief dealing. The scammers was later released on con- the male tried hugging patched him through to Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment going off the road and A female refused to get ditions to appear in court the female to calm her the “Ontario Court” and getting stuck in the ditch. out of a vehicle until the and not to have contact down because it worked emailed him documents Reporting period: The vehicle was reported driver drove her where with the victim. in the movies. signed by a justice. This Jan. 19 to Jan. 25 stolen out of the Southey she wanted to go. Police Lastly, police were The individuals are matter is still under in- Fort Qu’Appelle de- area and is now being advised the female that called to a residence for now staying at separate vestigation. tachment dealt with 95 processed by the Forensic she was not in a taxi and another domestic distur- houses, seems that life Please note that even occurrences over the past Identification Section. she had to leave. bance between a young isn’t actually like the in COVID times the court week. A warrant was ex- A female is reporting couple. After an argument movies. will not e-mail official ecuted after police re- her phone stolen after Traffic documents. Documents ceived a call of a vehicle hitchhiking. She suspects Police responded to a stuck in the snow. One of are always mailed. PUBLIC NOTICE complaint of intoxicated the phone fell out of her the vehicle occupants was A break and enter at Discretionary Use Application individuals in a parking pocket while in the vehi- arrested and released on a vacant building is still lot. Observed two vehicles cle. Police are still inves- being investigated after W ½ 35-22-6 W2 - RM of Cana No. 214 an outstanding warrant parked at location, one tigating. entry was gained through from another detachment. The Council for the Rural Municipality of Cana No. 214 pur- running with male and A male was arrested the exhaust system. Some The occupants were all for mischief after police suant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 gives no- female occupants. Both damage was reported. tice of its intention to consider Discretionary Use Application picked up by family. occupants were tested received complaints of Three domestic assault at the above noted properties. Another warrant was for intoxication levels. a disturbance. The com- complaints were received executed during a routine The Discretionary Use Application being applied for is to al- The female in the driv- plainant did not want this week. First, police low for vertical landfill expansion. er’s seat had some degree traffic stop. The male has charges, the male was re- were called to a residence of intoxication, the male been released for court at leased once sober. to investigate a domestic did not. At the discretion a later date. A male was arrested assault between a couple of the officer, the female Traffic tickets issued after trying to defecate in in their 20s. This matter got a ride home with the for: Fail to wear seatbelt, a garbage can of a laun- is still under investiga- male. Her keys were held exceed 60 Km/h pass- dromat. tion. for the night. ing a stopped emergency Crimes Against the Second, another do- An off-duty member vehicle while lights ac- mestic assault was re- noticed an abandoned tivated, speeding, drive Person/Property ported between a couple vehicle and thought it while holding cellphone, An individual lost in their 50s. A 59-year-old required some investigat- disobey stop sign, and $1,700 after receiving a male was arrested and ing. The vehicle had dam- disobey stop signal at call stating he was under charged with assault on aged a significant portion railway crossing. investigation for drug his spouse. The suspect

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Publishers of the Melville Advance, &RQVXOWDQW ADVERTISING Fort Qu’Appelle Times and the 0DSOH6WUHHW32%R[ Phone: (306) 728-4998 $ ,-;'>33& 8'2('££ '8!£&<2 WK$YH(DVW0HOYLOOH for only 10* / week (VWHUKD]\6.6$; EDFNGRRUHQWUDQFH 0XVWEHSUHSDLGSOXV*67 3DWW\:HOFK#,*FD PHONE: (306) 745-3952 Time... to think about keeping the family dream home, 5HJXODUUDWHLVSOXV*67SHU\HDU FAX: (306) 745-6119 1-844-464-6397 no matter what (PDLOERFNODZ#VDVNWHOQHW 7UDGLWLRQDOPRUWJDJHOLIHLQVXUDQFHLVGHVLJQHGVSHFLÀFDOO\WRUHWLUHRQO\WKHEDODQFH Grasslands News Group Ext. 230 RZLQJWRWKHPRUWJDJHOHQGHULIVRPHWKLQJKDSSHQVWR\RX,QYHVWRUV*URXSFDQVKRZ \RXKRZDQLQGLYLGXDOSODQWKDWSXWV\RXLQFRQWUROFDQKHOSHQVXUHWKDWLQWKHHYHQW %UDQFK2IÀFH GHDWKGLVDELOLW\RUFULWLFDOLOOQHVV\RXUIDPLO\FDQVWLOOOLYHLQWKHLUKRPH 1-844-464-6397 /HWXVVKRZ\RXKRZEXLOGLQJLQVXUDQFHLQWR\RXUSODQFDQSUHVHUYHÀQDQFLDOVHFXULW\ Rocanvile, Friday Afternoons !&9|+8!99£!2&92'>9W$! 7UDGHPDUNVRZQHGE\,*0)LQDQFLDO,QFDQGOLFHQVHGWRLWVVXEVLGLDU\FRUSRUDWLRQV ext 230 Phone: (306) 645-4552 ZZZJUDVVODQGVQHZVFD 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV -DQXDU\ 19 Neighbourly Advice According to ED - Ray Maher Telling a nosy person, “It’s none of your business Ed and I spoke yester- selves without public secrecy leaves God out of others. Only Jesus was beautiful, and her hus- not on his own as king day about the need for recognition and embar- our lives. sinless and able to over- band was away ﬁghting with a right to do any- both secrecy or privacy rassment. Christians can and do come all temptations. as a soldier for him the thing and keep it a secret. and transparency and The person confessing ignore God, but God does As king, everything king. Neither should we, for accountability before before a priest acknowl- not forget us. God wants was permissible for Temptations will al- none of our secrets or sins others. There is often a edges that God knows the to hold us fast with His David, but that did not ways be an irresistible are hidden from God. God thin line between how secrets and sins that we right hand and guide us mean he had a right to impulse or an impulse to does not invade your pri- much others need to hide from others. in our lives. No amount sleep with another man’s be resisted. vacy as He always knows know about us and what Coming honestly be- of ignoring, hiding and wife because she was David forgot he was everything about you. is none of their business. fore God in confession is avoiding God will result Ed and I agreed that more than what we have in God being indifferent appearances could be done wrong. We know to us. very deceiving when it there is forgiveness from In Psalm 39, David comes to others. People God and a fresh start with says of God: “You have Melville’s Churches may not be what they ap- Him. It’s hard to honestly searched me, Lord, and pear to be. Not one of us admit when we have been you know me. You know Welcome You is innocent of saying one wrong or did wrong on when I sit and when I rise; thing but doing another. purpose. you perceive my thoughts How we act in front of the “I’m sorry, I was from afar. 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Few are willing ),56781,7('&+85&+ to be totally honest about 5th Ave. E. & King St. 6XQGD\Vat 10:30 a.m. Online Facebook Worship 2IÀFH+RXUV their thoughts and mo- Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 noon tives. 67*(25*(·68.5$,1,$1 3K &$7+2/,&&+85&+ The confession booth WHITEWOOD AND AREA 5HY%ULDQ0HH3K Corner of 3rd Ave. E. & Manitoba St. ZHEVLWHÀUVWXQLWHGPHOYLOOHRUJ has been a way for peo- KNOX ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN Fr. Basil Malowany ple to be real about them- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH $OOVHUYLFHVKDYHEHHQSUSPENDED EDVLOPDORZDQ\#JPDLOFRP² XQWLOIXUWKHUQRWLFH Services - 10:00 a.m. *January Sunday Mass -DQ 6DWXUGD\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Rev. Seon Ok Lee 11:00 a.m. )HE 6XQGD\ 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy NEW LIFE 7+(5,9(5&+5,67,$1&(17(5 Please 1RWH3DULVKLRQHUV0867UHJLVWHUKRXUVLQDGYDQFHIRU ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN VALLEY ALLIANCE COMMUNITY CHURCH (A Church with a Caring Heart) HDFKVHUYLFH&RQWDFW CHURCH, WAPELLA 3rince Edward St. (Melville Comm. 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Please call the church at 306-332-5807 (Ages 11 & Up) ANGLICAN CHURCH More information available online at: 5HV3K²WK$YH: OMI for information regarding COVID-19 regulations Pastor Doug Lancaster *Services CANCELLED Website: www.melvilleriverchurch.org )DWKHU$QGU]HM6RZD or check our website: valleyalliance.ca until further notice )DFHERRN3DJH#PHOYLOOHULYHUFKXUFK 6DWXUGD\0DVV: 7:00 p.m. EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY 6XQGD\0DVV 10:00 a.m. Annual General Meeting 5HFRUGHGVHUYLFHVZLOOFRQWLQXHWREHSRVWHGRQOLQH Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 - 2 p.m. Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. Must pre-register due =,21/87+(5$1&+85&+ Friday Youth Bible Study – 0(/9,//(%$37,67&+85&+ to COVID restrictions. (Lutheran Church - Canada) 6:00 p.m. th Ave. W. LOOK! 735-7133 or 735-7901 WK$YH:²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K Pastor Samuel Jung 2IÀFH3K3DVWRU-RQ3HWWLQJHU (PDLO]OFSDVWRU#P\DFFHVVFD You just proved even WAPELLA CHURCH 6XQGD\6HUYLFH7LPHV 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Website: www.zionlutheranmelville.com small ads get noticed. 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By Judy Hershmiller Lumberyard building goes down some facts stating the business began up. between 1939 to 1945. The North Amer- Balcarres Correspondent Recently, the building known as the Gordon Schill also remembered the ican Lumberyard was torn down when North American Lumber Co. building lumberyard when it was in operation the company bought out the Security began to be demolished. The tear down under the management of John Mor- Sincere sympathy to Cliff Krieger Co. and moved into the premises on contract was carried out by Chris Mach- ton, who he believes was the last man- and family on the passing of Barbara Railway Ave. A Mr. W. J. Dickey was niak. Many watchful citizens took no- ager of the lumberyard. It sat empty for the manager there and endeavored to Krieger, long-time resident of the Balcar- tice of the work and many remembered many years, had a facelift when it was supply all the builders needs in a grow- res area, and most recently of Katepwa the years it served as a business along resided by Chatterson Lumber in the ing community. Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are Railway Street. 1970s. Brian Janz Sr.and Jr. bought the Another history book notation says with you all at this difficult time. The Balcarres History Book shares building and used it as storage for their there were two lumberyards in the early muffler business until recently when it days, one built by D. H. McDonald oper- once again sat vacant. ated by Mr. Thos. Barnes and another Schill also remembers assisting his operated by Mr. McDermid. father Ed when they built the house on Grenfell town council A former town administrator, Jack 102 Earl Street in approximately 1960. Humm, also wrote recollections of the Schill also shared a humorous story Town of Balcarres buildings and busi- about the time John purchased a new nesses and in his article he stated the 1957 Plymouth hard top car. John loved North American Lumber Co. was the that car, and loved to drive it. Many accepts tender from Deboys first commercial building on Railway times he would get up early, and even Ave. with Mr. W. J. Dickey as manager. though his wife did not wish to accom- Eric Sandercock recalled when he By Sarah Pacio Ghie was appointed to the Certificate of Recognition pany him, he would drive all the way was a Federal grain buyer between the Grasslands News Grenfell Museum board. from the Heavy Construc- to Swift Current for breakfast, and then years 1965 to 1969 in the elevator on the Council also moved that tion Safety Association,” CPR line across the street from the lum- drive back to Balcarres to spend the rest the Canada Day Com- Councilor Cole stated. Grenfell town council beryard that John Morton was manager of the day here. This he did many times, mittee become part of The mayor and other held its regular meeting of the lumberyard, and that he lived in Gordon recalled. its Community Services councilors agreed that So lots of memories of an old lum- in the Lilac Room on Jan. Committee. a company house located on 102 Earl 20 at 7 p.m. Councillors this certification is im- Street. beryard that has stood the test of time, Acting CAO Ackerman portant and awarded the wind storms, hail, sun and rainstorms. Corinne Steininger and explained this would cre- Neil Hyndman recalled his father tender to Deboys. It’s shingles would fly off in some of Wes Overand were ab- ate better efficiency since buying lumber for a house from the Before going in cam- those storms, and the pigeons had a sent. the committees’ responsi- North American lumberyard, and a rail era to discuss confidential very nice big home they will now have During their reports, bilities were inherently car of lumber was delivered across the to vacate. councillors Patty Cole related and the town al- matters, council approved street from the yard. He also remem- and Les McGhie noted the ready does the bookkeep- an updated bylaw for as- bered coal coming by CPR rail to be de- continued success of the ing for the Canada Day sessment appeal fees. livered to the hospital. While the CPR outdoor skating rink and Committee. The bylaw states that line was torn up a number of years ago, Published Fridays trail at the GRP. Council- individuals making an a soil elevation ramp still exists by the The RCMP submitted a JUDVVODQGVQHZV.ca – 1-844-GNG-NEWS lor Elvis Kardash relayed monthly report to council appeal must pay a fee evergreen and maple trees indicating a community member’s indicating that 19 traffic of $200 for each assess- where these drop-off items where picked appreciation for the effi- charges had been issued ment. If the appeal is cient snow removal from in December. successful, then $150 will town streets by the Public Reports from previous be refunded, with the Works Department. months showed 11 traf- remainder retained for Councillor Dwayne fic charges in November administrative fees. Un- HELP STOP THE Stone said a resident and five in October. S/ successful appeals will SPREAD OF FAKE contacted him after their NEWS! Sgt. 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Grasslands News WIN REASON To accommodate the subdivision of the lot into two $100$100 (2) sites and allow for single detached dwellings to be proposed on the lots. CASH!CASH! PUBLIC INSPECTION Photocontest Any person may inspect the bylaw online at www. katepwabeach.ca or by contacting the District of Katepwa Office between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. We want your winter & summer to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday to make arrangements to review the documents. Copies of the bylaw will be made FUN PHOTOS available at cost. PUBLIC HEARING 1!-£@3<86,3;39;3!&9|+8!99£!2&92'>9W$!(38@3<8$,!2$';3>-2$!9,R Council will hold a public hearing on the 16th day Photos collected may be featured in an upcoming of February, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Katepwa Council 8!99£!2&9'>9 83<66<#£-$!ধ32W Chambers located at 41 Elm Street, Katepwa Beach to receive submissions, written or verbal on the proposed bylaw. Council will consider written comments received WIN a $100 CASH! at the hearing, or that are delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office prior to the hearing. Due to 1!-£@3<8,-+,8'93£<ধ329<11'8!2&>-2;'8(<26,3;39;3!&9|+8!99£!2&92'>9W$! provincial regulations restricting the size of gatherings, !2&@3-2&3££!89 R virtual attendance will be available. For further information Draw will be made May 1, 2021. please contact Gail E. Sloan, CAO at 306-332-6645 or [email protected] Issued at the District of Katepwa this 20th day of January, 2021 Gail E. Sloan, CAO Th e Melville Advance | Fort Qu’appelle Times | Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun 24 January 29, 2021 )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Page 4 of a 4-part series

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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 29 • Friday, October 16, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 30 • Friday, October 23, 2020 Council says Hallowe’en $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 27 • Friday, October 2, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 28 • Friday, October 9, 2020 Okanese swears in first new chief in 40 years Richard Stonechild replaces longtime First Nation chief Mary-Ann Daywalker Pelletier Fort Qu’Appelle will go ahead in the Fort By Alan Hustak Grasslands News Third candidate throws By Alan Hustak lived at the lake before we moved into Grasslands News town, and we always decorated, but we never got kids at our house. I always had “It’s all yours now Rich- Council looks ard.” to come in to town to get treats.“ As Youngsters in Fort Qu’Appelle will long as the COVID numbers in town re- With those words Canada’s hat in to be Fort mayor be allowed to go trick or treating this main low she said she isn’t spooked by longest serving First Nation Hallowe’en if they want to. But the pro- the virus. Chief, Mary-Anne Day Walk- Cindy McArthur bringing unorthadox vincial government guidelines that will Canada’s chief public health officer, er-Pelletier turned over the at canceling have to be followed may rob them of a Dr, Theresa Tam, says there’s no need office to Richard Stonechild, approach to local politics lot of high-spirited fun. to cancel Hallowe’en this year — as long 48, who was sworn in Tues- Council had been asked to consider as trick-or-treaters respect the new re- day as chief of Okanese First banning Hallowe’en but instead decided alities of the pandemic. “I think finding Nation. promote our town. It is a beautiful place By Alan Hustak instead to accept the provinces rules that balance of trying to provide some It was the end of an era. Grasslands News and we have to keep it like that.” which mainly encourage that families degree of normality, even though it is During her almost 40 years McArthur has lived in the Fort for Halloween use common sense. actually different from any other year, as chief Day Walker-Pelletier Cindy McArthur is a political novice ten years. She was raised in Regina The province recommends that only most public health leaders think that has been an influential voice Decision tabled to who brings a decidedly unorthodox ap- and on the White Bear First Nation, store-bought treats and chocolate bars that permitting trick or treating is actu- in Ottawa. Two years ago, proach to Fort Qu’Appelle’s mayoralty attended school in Lebret, married her that have already wrapped and packaged ally important” she was awarded the Order of next meeting in October race. high school sweetheart and studied so- should be handed out. Direct contact be- There will, however, be no trick or Canada for her leadership. The third candidate to announce cial work at Brandon University. tween the person giving the treats and treating at the Sanborn residence this “I couldn’t have asked By Alan Hustak her candidacy, McArthur, “I was going to run for the kids receiving them is not permit- year. “I’m not a grinch, but I’ll be put- for a better teacher,” said Grasslands News 47, has a background in mayor four years ago. But ted. One suggestion is to use tongs to ting up a sign that says due to COVID we Stonechild, who is a capable social work but has been now is my time,” she said. distribute the goodies. Those who insist won’t be handing out candy this year. and experienced leader who on going door to door are asked to keep spent 17 years as a headman. Fort Qu’Appelle’s town Councillor Doug Blatter uenmployed because of the “I’m confident. We need That’s what I’d recommend,” said Ben their distance and wait until children Many of those at the swear- wants to ban trick or treating on Halloween this COVID-19 pandemic. to take risks. I believe ev- Sanborn. “I’ve talked to some neighbours “All you need to know ahead of them have been given their ing in ceremony could not year in the community. “The prime minister has “We need to work to- eryone should be given an around the block; I don’t think many of about me is to listen to treats before they go up to get theirs. them will be going door to door.” Oth- remember a time when Day said we won’t be having Thanksgiving together, equal opportunity. Luke Combs sing Beau- gether as a community and Physical distancing must be maintained ers, like 14 year old Lisa Chatterton pre- Walker-Pelletier wasn’t their so why would we have Halloween?” Blatter asked ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS McArthur will be run- Infrastructure upgrades tiful Crazy,” she told the and homeowners are asked to place tape fer to stay in that evening. Chatterton chief. Because of COVID re- council. Even though municipal governments have we don’t.” ning against veteran coun- :HVWERXQGWUDIÀFDORQJ%URDGZD\$YHLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHKDVKDGWRGHWRXUDURXQGWKHEORFNDVZRUN Fort Qu’Appelle Times. markers every two metres along their said she’ll carve a “freaky pumpkin,” strictions, the installation the authority to set the rules, Mayor Jerry Whiting - Cindy McArthur cillor Lee Finishern and FRQWLQXHVRQUHSDLUVWRWKHWRZQ·V\HDUROGZDWHUVXSSO\DQGVHZDJHV\VWHP7KHLQLWLDOSKDVHRI The lyrics suggests that driveways and sidewalks to encourage and may watch a scary movie like Hal- ceremony was witnessed by suggested that council should wait and follow the Gus Lagace. WKHSURMHFWWRXSJUDGHWKHZDWHUZRUNVLQYROYHVUHSODFLQJYDOYHVDQGIRXUÀUHK\GUDQWVDORQJWKH “she ain’t afraid to take social distancing. While masks are often lowe’en with friends and family. only a few people, including Saskatchewan Government’s lead. “ “I don’t know every- chances, and yeah, wears her heart on part of a costume, parents are reminded During the pandemic something as Chief Stonechild’s father, Councillor Larry Schulz said he thought “par- WKRURXJKIDUH7KHXSJUDGHVZRUWKDERXWDUHEHLQJÀQDQFHGE\DJUDQWIURPWKH0XQLFLSDO thing but because of my work I know her sleeve. Yeah, she’s crazy.” that a face mask alone does not protect traditional as dressing up and getting John who conducted the pipe ents should look after that, ” and Chief Adminis- (FRQRPLF(QKDQFHPHQW3URJUDP 0((3 :RUNLVH[SHFWHGWREHFRPSOHWHGE\WKHHQGRIWKHPRQWK a lot of people,” McArthur said. “I un- The lyrics also mention that “she against the virus, so a protective face candy now feels ominous. Connie Wow- ceremony. Stonechild and tration Officer, Victor derstand a little about how things work. takes forever getting’ ready so she’s covering underneath a mask should be chuk, who is running for council says his four councillors, Tyson What I don’t know I’ll learn. But I do Goodman weighed in never on time for anything.” But McAr- worn. the town dropped the ball this year by Creely, James Dictor, Ed Du- to the debate saying thur, who wanted to be photographed know we need to promote love, kindness There was no discussion in council as not taking matters into its own hands. mont and Penny Tuckanow, prohibiting door to and prayer. Change things up together. ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS for this article wading in Echo Lake, ALLAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS to how the guidelines might be enforced. “Council could have worked with a ser- End of an era took the oath to “uphold the door canvassing would insists she’s a serious candidate. Why not? That’s my campaign slogan.” Getting ready for Halloween The decorations outside her house vice club or with the school and prepared Richard Stonechild is embraced as the new chief of Okanese First Nation by Mary-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier who was chief dignity of my people…with “The prime minister has Mayor hopeful ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS be difficult to enforce. Sask. election called for Oct. 26 “We need to change things up to- A complete list of all the candidates 5XE\+DOEJHZDFKVLVQ·WVSRRNHGE\&29,'6KH·VJHWWLQJUHDG\IRU+DOORZ are already up, and Ruby Halbgewachs, bags of candy – and not small chintzy for the past 40 years. Stonechild was sworn in as the new chief at a ceremony on Tuesday. honesty, integrity and ac- Cindy McArthur is the third person to submit her nomination papers to be said we won’t be having Mayor Whiting added gether. Why not? I’ve always been in the running for mayor and for the six seats HHQ$IWHUFRQVLGHULQJDEDQIRU+DOORZHHQWKLV\HDU)RUW4X·$SSHOOHWRZQFRXQFLO 12 is preparing to go trick or treating. bags, big bags of candy that could have countability.” Thanksgiving together, so that the town should Municipal elections to follow on Nov. 9 helping field. We need to work together on council and for the mayor’s job will PD\RURI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH1RPLQDWLRQVIRUPXQLFLSDOHOHFWLRQVFORVHG2FW KDVGHFLGHGWRIROORZSURYLQFLDOJXLGHOLQHVDQGDOORZNLGVZKRZDQWWRJRWULFNRU “It’s the first time in a long time we’ll been picked up by kids at a central dis- The new chief says educa- why would we have Hal- wait for the provincial as a community and we don’t. I want to appear in next weeks Fort Times. DWSPEXWFDQGLGDWHVKDGKRXUVWRZLWKGUDZWKHLUQDPH WUHDWLQJWREHDOORZHGWRGRVR be handing out candy at our house. We tribution centre like the town office.” tion is his first priority. “A guidelines. “There have lot of our people are skilled By Chris Ashfield Party candidate following the re- In the Moosomin constituency, lowe’en?” been bubbles that have Duraline runs into another roadblock with Town and grounded in our tradi- Grasslands News tirement of outgoing MLA Glen there are two candidates currently - Councillor Doug Blatter already been estab- tions, but we are faced with Hart. Running against Keisig will registered with Elections Saskatch- lished,” small groups By Alan Hustak building permit because of zon- and decided to build in another settled by April - six months challenges right off the bat,” that have planned activ- be NDP candidate Thera Nordal ewan, that being incumbent MLA Teece running for PC in Last-Mountain Touchwood Saskatchewan residents will Three women and two incumbents vying for Fort council ing issues. They have applied to location. Redmond said. “We faced from now. and PC Party candidate Victor Grasslands News ities among themselves said the mayor. “From my head to the polls for a provincial Steven Bonk of the Sask. Party and subdivide the property, but it is In the latest development, “This town has not exactly years of suffering from the ef Teece. During the 2016 election, the NDP candidate Ken Burton. In the By Alan Hustak came very disillusioned when per cent of the vote. “There are to win. He says the province can make a contribution to public life. “There has to perspective, anything the province comes out with election on Monday, October 26th. By Alan Hustak Duraline Medical products still not a done deal.” the town’s Chief Administra- been business friendly. We’ve fects of the Industrial school Sask. Party won this seat with 62 Grasslands News I saw hundreds of businesses realists in the world, and there has to return to “economic be change,” she said. “Council requires a steady hand. will supersede anything we can do.” At the request of Premier Scott 2016 election, Bonk was one of six Grasslands News has sold its property in Fort For the past three years the tion Officer, Victor Goodman, done everything by the books, system, and we still face per cent of the vote. closing, thousands of residents are optimists,” says Teece. “I’m normalcy” and “intelligent People need to know what the tax dollars are doing for The matter was tabled until the next council Moe, Lieutenant Governor Russ candidates on the ballot and he Qu’Appelle and the company company’s plans to expand has advised the parties involved everything they have asked systemic racism. We want to Don McMorris is hoping to be and billions of dollars leaving an optimist. I understand the budgeting,” and needs to put them. The more straightforward the answers from the meeting in October. However, there are already Mirasty dissolved the Legislative won the seat with 72 per cent of the There hasn’t been a Progres- was prepared to move its ware- have been thwarted by the red that the parcel of land on 9th St. of us and more,” Jones stated work with our educational returned as the Sask. Party MLA the province. The Saskatche- challenge we face.” measures in place “to get the Nine candidates including three women and two in- administration, the fewer questions have to be asked” guidelines being established elsewhere that would Assembly on Sept. 29 and issued vote. sive-Conservative MLA in Last house to the south side of town tape. When Duraline moved chosen for the warehouse “does bluntly. He credits two coun- and with our justice systems wan Party was created by four Teece, 62, a building contrac- economy going again as if the cumbents are in the running for the six seats on Fort Wowchuk points out that here has been an in cam- curtail house-to-house visits. Many people are a proclamation directing the is- in the constituency of Indian Head Mountain-Touchwood constitu- next to Qu’Appelle Valley Mo- from Biggar and set up shop at not conform to the current cillors, Lee Finishen and Larry and with our elders to give Municipal elections red Tories and four Liberals. tor and home inspector, was COVID pandemic was not an Qu’Appelle’s Town Council. era session at every council meeting for the past four concerned about the risk of opening the door to suance of the Writs of Election Milestone and is being challenged ency since Arnold Tusa repre- tors, but its plans to relocate its present location on 2nd St. zoning or policy direction in Shultz, for their support during our people the tools they The provincial election isn’t the It can slide back and forth all raised in Fort Qu’Appelle. His issue.” Former town administrator Sandra Schlamp, years. “I just don’t get it. I’m troubled by that. I want strangers. Should you insist on knocking for treats, commencing Saskatchewan’s 29th by Jared Clarke of the NDP. The sented the riding 30 years ago. have again unexpectedly run E. 11 years ago, zoning bylaws the town’s official community the company’s ongoing trials. need.” only election currently under way over the political map. It has father farmed near Abernethy Like the other candidates, Deanna “Dee” Bender, an administrative support offi- to see more transparency so ratepayers know what is you are advised to step back after knocking, and General Election. last election saw five people on the Tusa was the speaker of the afoul of the town’s zoning reg- in place at the time allowed plan,” and has suggested they “At least they are pro business. Okanese First Nation has in the province. Just three weeks been a disaster for Saskatche- and he says he feels at home he feels hamstrung on the cam- cer with the RM of North Qu’Appelle and former coun- really going on.” practice self-distancing. Only one person should There are currently six regis- ballot for this constituency with house in the 1980’s when Grant ulations. for the planned expansion. But look into having the property They understand business. I’d its own procedures for elect- after voters cast a ballot – on Nov. 9 wan. The public is catching on in the riding. “I grew up in paign trail by the pandemic. cillor Connie Wowchuk have all signed nomination Veteran councillor Doug Blatter and his son, Cole, hand out the goodies, and you are encouraged not tered political parties in Saskatch- McMorris winning the seat with 67 Devine was premier. Now, Vic- “We have encountered noth- after the floods of 2011, Commu- subdivided, or have the present also like to thank the outgoing ing its tribal government. It – people will head back to the polls to the problems of the Saskatch- it, and it’s where my two kids “I’ve done two mail outs; papers for the November election. are also among the nine who have filed nomination to shuffle through the wrappers or eat any treats ewan across 61 constituencies per cent of the vote. tor Teece, once a card-carrying ing but frustration,,” says nity Planning changed the rules zoning bylaws amended, a pro- mayor and the councillors for doesn’t follow the rules of the ewan Party.” and I do most of our hunting.” taken ads in Grasslands News. Schlamp was the Fort’s administrator for ten years papers. One other incumbent, Larry Schultz, is also for 72 hours. throughout the province, including The Melville-Saltcoats constit- for municipal elections. Up for elec- member of the Saskatchewan company owner Norm Jones. and prohibited the proposed cess which Goodman says could their contributions.” Indian Act, which limits the He believes that the pro- a new party. It is different. I’m He doesn’t think his name on I will change the talking points between 1995 and 2005 and still has her local govern- 'HH%HQGHU 6DQGUD6FKODPS &RQQLH:RZFKXN seeking re-election. People handing out candy are also encouraged to the Buffalo Party, the New Demo- uency’s current Sask. Party MLA tion this year are the positions of Party, is in the running as a “We’ve been on a bumpy ride addition because Duraline was take between six to 18 months Acclaimed three years ago term of elected officials to two vincial Progressive Conserva- excited about what’s happening the ballot will split the conser- in each ad as the campaign ment certificate. She has more experience than the Others in the race include architectural engineer wear rubber gloves or use tongs. cratic Party (NDP), the Progressive Warren Kaeding is hoping voters mayor and councillors in urban Progressive Conservative. “I with this for a long time. We’ve in a flood zone. The company to complete, “depending on cir- by the Chamber of Commerce as years, but elects its chief and tives, under their new leader, under Ken’s leadership.” But vative vote in Last-Mountain continues. I have put up large town’s last five CAO’s put together and says she has “You can’t go into the job with self interest. It has to be Darren Carroll, former labour negotiation Brian This year Halloween falls on a Saturday so the Conservative Party of Saskatch- return him for another term while municipalities (cities, towns, vil- voted for Brad Wall twice, but levelled the land at its own ex- cumstances.” the Fort’s Business of the Year, councillors through a Cus- Ken Grey, have new ideas and the party has only 15 candidates Touchwood and elect the NDP highway signs. I have put all of been thinking about running for office for awhile. for the common good. You have to have some kind of Strong, and retired department store manager Ron now sold our building to Don weekend allows for thinking outside the box. You ewan, the Saskatchewan Green Bonnie Galenzoski will challenge lages) and reeves and councillors after Brad Wall retired and pense, and council gave first Jones says he doesn’t have Duraline began operations as tom Code, which allows for a a true conservative vision for in the running for the Oct. elec- candidate by default. “If you the advertising out that I can “People were so upset; the town was in such an up- vision where you would like to see the community be Shordee. Williams and are about to enter might want to arrange a scarecrow festival for a him as an NDP candidate. Kaed- representing odd-number divisions Scott Moe took over I started to reading to a bylaw to rezone 6-months let alone 18-months to a hardware store in Biggar 112 more stable government. Party, the Saskatchewan Liberal the province. “The Progressive tion and last time around the look at the numbers, there is put out there. Once the writ is roar five years ago over the fallout from the ABACO in five years. This town attracts people from all over Because of his work schedule, The Times was, in into a warehouse leasing agree- small group of costumed kids or concentrate on ing’s popularity during the last in rural municipalities. worry. There were things going the area and allow construction make up his mind. Duraline has years ago. Not only does it pay Asked what she now plans Party and the Saskatchewan Party. Conservatives have the policies Progressive-Conservative’s no risk of that happening,” he dropped, I will take a full month land deal. The present council has done the best it the world, and we have to be able to cash in on that.” spite of several attempts to reach him, unable to meet ment. Now there is confusion election earned him 72.5 per cent of The call for nominations for mu- wrong,” he says. “I’m a good to begin at the end of March. to vacate its present building on taxes on its own property but to do now that she is no putting out lawn decorations that can be admired Last Mountain-Touchwood has I had wanted to see the Sas- came a distant third in Last says. Although he admits it’s off from my job and campaign could under the circumstances, but there is still room “Dee” Bender, the mother of four. believes there are with Cole Blatter. as to whether our planned new nicipal elections are currently un- solid Conservative, and I be- But the legislation stalled, Du- 2nd Street by October 2021, and on an adjacent easement owned longer chief, Day Walker-Pel- by everyone who drives with their kids through three candidates registered to date. the vote of the five candidates who katchewan Party adopt. This is Mountain Touchwood with 10 a long shot, he is in the race full time. for improvement. It is a stressful job.” Schlamp said. now so many educated and experienced women who location is zoned commercial. the neighbourhood. Travis Keisig will be the new Sask. were running. derway and close on Oct. 7. The owners have been denied a raline withdrew its application had hoped to have everything by the town. letier quipped, “Sleep.” ShineS a spotlight on you and your business! ShineS a spotlight on you and your business! 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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 31 • Friday, October 30, 2020 Fort Qu’Appelle $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 32 • Friday, November 6, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 33 • Friday, November 13, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 34 • Friday, November 20, 2020 Candidates for 2020 FORT QU’APPELLE ELECTION RESULTS - NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Eagle feather added for Fort court oaths Source: www.fortquappelle.com - Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Okolita raises $31,000 for Catherine’s Cause 535 Votes – ݇Incumbent – *Elected mayor release Office of Mayor Office of Councillor Provides Indigenous victims, offenders and witnesses with an option besides the Bible By Alan Hustak Grasslands News By Alan Hustak Grasslands News Picture A Fort Qu’Appelle youngster their platforms Unavailable has raised over $31,000 in her Indigenous victims, of- third annual on-line auction fenders and witnesses in Fort of donated items in support of I become your mayor. By Alan Hustak Qu’Appelle now have the option Lee Gus F. Cindy Deanna Cole ݇Doug Darren Sandra ݇Larry Ron Brian Connie the Regina Neo-Natal Intensive I commit an open door Grasslands News to swear binding legal oaths on Finishen Lagace McArthur Bender Blatter Blatter Carroll Schlamp Schultz Shordee Strong Wowchuk Care unit. policy. Naturally not ev- an eagle feather. This year, Catherine Okol- eryone will agree but ev- With less than two “The eagle feather is our 80 407* 48 307* 138 216 387* 400* 204 358* 273* 337* ita had hoped to raise $20,000. eryone has a right to be weeks to go before munic- Bible,” explained elder Marga- Because of the COVID-19 pan- heard. That is a hallmark ipal elections take place ret Keewatin, who was present demic, receipts were slow to of democracy. across the province, the for a simple but moving cer- come. But when they were all I have lived in Fort three candidates running emony on Monday in which tabulated, she exceeded her Qu’Appelle for 32 years for the highly contested RCMP Supt. Kevin Kunetzki goal and raised $31,111. She and operated a business position of mayor in Fort handed the feather for safe- auctioned about 500 donated for 24. I will work with keeping to the detachment’s Lagace heads a gender balanced council items including a basketball Qu’Appelle have all given our business owners just commanding officer, Staff Sgt. autographed by the Toronto Grasslands News “an el- Mayor Lagace, who farmed near Bal- In Cupar, Valarie Orb and Steve sowsky and Monica Wilson. as I did when serving as Dean Lerat. By Alan Hustak and Chris Ashfield Raptors which sold for $795. evator” pitch – a brief Grasslands News carres, was a marketing manager for Boha went against each other for the Fenwood had both its mayor and President and Vice Pres- Fort Qu’Appelle is only the But it is the smaller items and explanation – as to why Patterson Grain and served on council mayor’s chair with Orb winning with councillors elected by acclamation. ident of the Chamber of second detachment in the prov- gift certificates that all add up. they think they deserve for the RM of Abernathy. 167 votes compared to Boha’s 71 votes. Elected as mayor was Bryon Dohms Commerce. We live in a ince, after Southey, to allow an Fort Qu’Appelle’s new mayor, Gus “Every donated item makes a people’s vote on Nov. 9. He was not a complete unknown in Elected to council were Christopher Hill with Steven Curylo and Darryle Struble community surrounded oath sworn on the eagle feather Lagace, wants “to be brought up to difference, it really does,” she This year’s election the contest. He ran for mayor four years with 171 votes, Cory Hart with 146 votes, receiving the two council positions. by natural assets like no to be legally binding. speed” on the issues that he and his new said. will see residents select ago when he lost to Jerry Whiting by 130 Darcy Szigli with 142 votes, Georgina Killaly residents held a vote for their other in the province. I ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS Supt. Kunetzki said he ex- council have to face before establishing Okolita, who just turned 12, a new mayor for the com- Hockey is back votes. He worked hard for his victory Kallichuk with 133 votes, Dennis Smotra mayor where Robert Blake received a will continue to work to pects the police to use the eagle any priorities. “Because so much has has been raising money for the munity, regardless of )RUW.QR[IDQV·0HJDQ6FKPLGW7DUDDQG-HVVH'RXGWDNHLQWKHSUHVHDVRQDFWLRQDWWKH5H[HQ and under COVID circumstances, staged with 118 votes and Jordan German with majority with 23 votes compared to Ken bring economic develop- feather “to the best of their abil- been done in camera for the last four past six years through her own who is elected, as former WUHRQ2FWZKHQ)RUW.QR[WRRNRQWKH5HJLQD&DSLWDOVLQDQH[KLELWLRQJDPH6L[W\RIIDQV an aggressive campaign, knocking on at 103 votes. Not elected and the votes they Fisher with just 11 votes. Lisa Ross and ment to our town. I com- ity to respect and honour the years we really have a lot of work to charity Catherine’s Cause: A mayor Jerry Whiting is least 700 doors. His win is a stinging de- received were Cheryl Boha, 98, Trevor Susana Gauthier were both elected by mit to working with the DOORZHGWRRNLQWKHJDPH.QR[ZDQWVVHDWLQJUDLVHGIURPWR6HHVWRU\RQSDJH traditions of the First Nations’ do,” he said. Community Initiative. not seeking re-election. feat for Finishen who had expected that Roberts, 81, Don Jeworski, 80, Marci acclamation for council. new council and all the people who come to the detach- Lagace, 64, begins with a clean slate. Since she began the annual his experience was enough to elect him McKay, 64, Gloria Woodward, 64, Donna Ralph Blondeau, who forced a by-elec- citizens of town to make ment.” He was swept to office on Monday on on-line auction she has raised to office. He had, after all, been on coun- Klein, 54 and Dale Nistor, 51. tion in Lebret earlier this year when he Lee Finishen Fort Qu’Appelle an inclu- all residents and busi- not true. I am a proud, things up. tween elders and youths, In accepting the red ceremo- a promise of “a common sense approach over $70,000 for the care unit. cil for 14 years and served as director of Dysart held an election for its mayor resigned as mayor has failed in his bid There are three rea- sive destination to work, nesses, while still keeping strong, confident woman I am educated in so- strategic planning and nial case which contains the to doing things,” defeating his nearest “It is challenging work, but fun the central region for Municipalities of and after the vote, Randy Christie was to return to office. When Blondeau quite sons why I am uniquely live and play in year life affordable for all. from Muscowpetung Sal- cial work, a certified life goals for our community, feather, Staff Sgt. Lerat said rival, veteran councillor Lee Finishen too. The effort paid off,” she Saskatchewan, was chair of the South elected with 80 votes compared to 25 last January he told Grasslands News qualified to be mayor: round. With my background teaux nation. I married skills coach facilitator. promote clean water, the option is a step in the right 407 votes to 80 and newcomer Cindy told The Times. “It wasn’t just Central Transportation Planning Com- votes given to Robert Heidt. Elected he could no longer get along with his Experience, dedication in different facets of gov- direction when it comes to rec- McArthur who received just 48 votes. me who made it happen. Ev- Gus Lagace my high school sweet- My strengths are strong promote economic devel- mittee, and chair of the North Valley to council by acclamation were Mar- council, and that the stress was killing and vision. The mayor’s erning as a whole, I re- onciliation, “symbolic in what Lagace said he was “truly humbled” by eryone pitched in to make this My experience of hav- heart and we have three leadership skills, com- opment and promote a Waste Management Authority. gie Grohs, Dallas Harrison, Brian Kli- -SEE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, 12 chair should not have spectfully ask for your it represents. It is a small step the magnitude of the vote he collected, year’s auction a success.” ing served on municipal, wonderful children and munication skills, and healthy community with “There was a lot going on behind the training wheels. The du- support on November 9th. in the relationship to start the and by the trust the voters have placed The eldest of three children educational and health three wonderful grand- human relations skills. a positive vibe. If we scenes. I don’t know what happened,” he ties of a mayor are wide act of healing,” he explained. in him in her family, initially she col- councils along with hav- children. We need to focus on work together, we can told Grasslands News, “The new council ranging and require ex- “They can now swear an oath In what is regarded as an across the lected food and supplies to feed &$7+(5,1(·6&$86(_*5$66/$1'61(: ing owned and operated Cindy McArthur People need to look youth. My focal points for make change happen. ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS has a steep learning curve. Congratula- Fundraiser for NICU perience in many areas. in or provide a statement in Eagle Feather transfer board rejection of the previous admin- stray animals, then organized a successful business, My campaign focuses within themselves. I this election are to bring I live by these words: tions to all those elected; our town is The learning curve for our first nations’ people way. 5&036XSHULQWHQGHQW.HYLQ.XQHW]NLWUDQVIHUVWKHHDJOHIHDWKHUWRWKH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH·VGHWDFKPHQW·VFRPPDQGLQJRIÀFHU istration, all three incumbents seeking a Senior Secret Santa program. &DWKDULQH2NDOLWD·VRQOLQHDXFWLRQWKLV\HDUH[FHHGHGKHUJRDOZKHQWKH)RUW4X·$SSHOOHJLUOUDLVHGPRUHWKDQIRUWKH I think qualifies me to choose to focus on the back the curfew, the ex- Love, Kindness and counting on this new council to fulfill newly elected members of on the positive. If people In my mind turning words into re-election, Lee Finishen, Doug Blatter She raised money for the local 5HJLQD1HR1DWDO,QWHQVLYH&DUHXQLW7KLVLVWKHWKLUG\HDU\HDUROG2NROLWDKHOGDQRQOLQHDXFWLRQZKLFKVDZDERXW work as mayor for the Staff-Sgt. Dean Lerat. The aagle feather provides an option for First Nation people when swearing an oath. its campaign promises.” council is long. As long as talk badly about me, it’s positive. Let’s change change of knowledge be- Prayers. actions is important.” library, the Calling Lakes GRQDWHGLWHPVVROGWRUDLVHPRQH\+HUWDUJHWRIZDVZHOOVXUSDVVHG Town of Fort Qu’Appelle. and Larry Schultz were defeated. I have been on council, I Barry Ledoux, with F-Divi- Neighbouring Communities eco-museum and also chipped If elected, I would offer For the first time in history the coun- have made a strong effort sions Aboriginal policing ser- Town, village and RM elections in when the fire department a fair and common sense cil is gender balanced. It will include In the RM of Abernethy, the reeve to expand my knowledge vice has been with the mounties was buying a new truck in ad- approach in dealing with three women, including a former admin- and four councillor positions were filled to be a more effective for 30 years. He says the sig- istrator, Sandra Schlamp (400 votes), a dition to many other projects. all matters that come be- by acclamation. John Fishley will serve member. As a member nificance of the transfer of the former acting mayor, Connie Wowchuk as reeve of the RM while councillors for As word of her efforts spread, New Fort Qu’Appelle mayor takes charge fore council. My objective Sask. Party retains local seats of the Board of Directors eagle feather can not be under- Municipal voters to cast ballot on Nov. 9 (337 votes), and Deanna ‘Dee’ Bender Div. 1, 3 and 5 will be Launie Rein, Cory she became the youngest per- is to work with the coun- for MuniSask, I chair the estimated. “It makes me proud (307 votes), who works for the RM of Noble and Alfred Cleggett respectively. son to be awarded the CBC’s cil and with Fort Qu’Ap- pandemic. “The demand is definitely there. Dee Bender, Strong and the mayor wil Bylaw and Governance By Alan Hustak constituencies this year, but not enough to move the of what I do,” Ledoux said. North Qu’Appelle. The men on council Mason Onrait was also elected by accla- Bright Light Winner which is By Alan Hustak pelle’s cosmopolitan By Chris Ashfield will be Deanna Bender, Cole Blatter, Doug between Robert Heidt and Randy Christie. Let’s do what we have to do to restore it, look after human resources. Strong, Dar Committee that is a tem- Grasslands News needle. “Until the police academy offers will be Darren Carroll (387 votes), Ron given to activists under 40, was Grasslands News population to find com- Grasslands News Blatter, Darren Carroll, Sandra Schlamp, Voting will take place at the village office. mation for a two year term in a by-elec- plate on structure and If there was a surprise, it was the 6 per cent share of such training, the local police, Shordee (358 votes) and Brian Strong recognized by the Association the sooner the better,” Lagace instructed ren Carroll and Connie Wowchuk will sit mon goals, and in turn Larry Schultz, Ron Shordee, Brian Strong Killaly residents will need to choose tion for Division 6. operation of an elected the vote in Last Mountain-Touchwood that went to the with the help of our knowledge (273 votes). of Fundraising Professionals the town’s Chief Administration Officer. on the protective services committee. Ron to achieve results that The universe in the two Qu’Appelle Valley constit- and Connie Wowchuk. Voting will take their next mayor with two people submit- In Balcarres, voters headed to the Gus Lagace was sworn in without cere- organization. keepers will become better ed- After weeks of campaigning by candi- Doug Blatter, who was defeated with with its Outstanding Youth Council also voted to change the time Shordee, Darren Carroll, Connie Wowchuk will keep Fort Qu’Appelle uencies unfolded pretty much according to the Sas- Buffalo Party candidate, Gordon Bradford. Bradford, place at Fort Qu’Appelle Legion. ting their names for the position. Appear- polls to choose a new council while their mony as Fort Qu’Appelle’s 15th mayor on With me as mayor, we ucated. There is a protocol to dates in the province’s municipal elections, just 216 votes, said he accepts the elec- Philanthropist Award. She has of its meetings on the second and fourth Dee Bender are on North Valley Waste. moving forward. katchewan Party’s plan on election night. who lives in Lipton, took 400 votes for the Saskatche- In Abernethy, the seven people nomi- ing on the ballot will be Robert Blake and mayor Kent Esplin was elected by ac- Nov. 12, and he and his gender balanced can keep moving forward be followed, and if the feather citizens will be heading to the polls on Mon- tion results as a repudiation of the pre- been given a Chamber of Com- Thursdays of each month to 5 p.m. from The incoming council will have to dea I feel it is important to To no one’s surprise, veteran MLA Don McMorris wan separatist party without almost any campaigning. nated for four council positions are Shawn Ken Fisher. Voting will take place at the clamation. In the vote, Gordon Michaay- council spent much of their first meeting as a town from Day 1. I is defiled by drugs or alcohol, it day to chose who they want as their mayor, vious administration. He congratulated merce Award and is a Pediatric 7 p.m. with some unresolved issues and grapple build on our success, on increased his numbers and was swept back into office The re-election of McMorris raises immediate spec- Bennett, Janet Englot, Beverley Halford, Killaly Community Centre. luk recieved 108 votes with both Luke getting oriented as they went through a have had the privilege of has to be cleansed by an elder reeve or councilor in a number of com- the winners, who he says represent “a Chatterson and Kirby Korchinski each Ambassador for the Hospitals Councillor Sandra Schlamp questioned with the economic realities of a post pan what we have achieved, in Indian Head-Milestone with an astonishing 68 per ulation as to whether Premier Scott Moe will appoint Mark Harrison, Joshua Philp, Alyshia Lebret voters will head out to vote on 41-page briefing booklet. Council set out to serving the people of Fort in a smudging ceremony.” munities and rural municipalities in and good, and interesting council. But they of Regina Foundation. some items on the expense account before demic fall out as they grapple with next in order to sustain and cent of the vote. Smith and Colin Ward. Voting will take Monday to select four councillors and one getting 107 votes. Also elected was Geoff restore the handy transit van service, but a Qu’Appelle for over a de- him to his cabinet. McMorris, an experienced minister Pasqua First Nation justice around Fort Qu’Appelle. All that is now left are going to be in a for a shock when Turtle, Scott Temple and Chistopher While Catherine has not put year’s spending plans, and the town’s op promote all future oppor- Newcomer Travis Keisig retained Last-Mountain place at the village office. mayor. Ralph Blondeau and Lloyd Virag motion by councillor Brian Strong to do so committees were appointed. Brian Strong cade and have been open who held a number of portfolios before he resigned in co-ordinator Fabian Ironeagle, is for voters to cast their ballot on Nov. 9. they discover what they have to deal Petrichuk with 94, 82 and 79 votes re- a call out for her next auction tunities. I intend to de- Touchwood for the Saskatchewan Party which had Balcarres has nine people running for are both seeking the mayor’s seat while was tabled until the administration could was named deputy mayor. The mayor and erational and capital budget. minded, approachable 2016, certainly deserves to be back in cabinet. . During who represented chief Mat- from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with and the tough situation they are spectively. Three other people running ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS (she usually does this in Janu- liver a trustworthy and previously been represented by Gordon Hart. Keisig, the six seats on council this year. The candi- running for the four council positions are bring forward a report on how that can be Strong were named to the Calling Lakes The outgoing mayor, Jerry Whiting and committed to follow- the campaign, he pledged to get the economy back on thew “Todd” Peigan at the cer- A number of towns, villages and RM’s in. I wish them all the best of luck.” who did not garner enough votes were Mayor elect ary), she has already received transparent government, who logged 9,000 km in his truck on the campaign trail dates whose name will appear on the ballot Theresa Fayant, Joanne Pelletier, Marvin done safely. The van that is used to trans- Planning Committee. who was not present in chambers, congrat ing all legislation when emony, said the eagle feather is had various council positions filled by ac- Larry Schultz, the other candidate Graig Geisler with 76 votes, Katie Henry Well wishers congratulate Mayor Gus Lagace on his election victory. Lagace some items as well as numer- with the limited revenues said he is “truly humbled,” by his win. track, “the way it was before Covid 19. That’s our job are Luke Chatterson, Delores Figgit, Craig Skinner, Robert Thachuk, Ken Toth and A. port the elderly around town hasn’t been Sandra Schlamp will be responsible ulated the new council in a note. “With the fulfilling my duties. This ‘a very, very sacred tool. When clamation but there are elections taking running for council, lost out with just with 73 votes and Delores Figgit with beat his nearest rival 4-1 and begins with a clean slate. None of the incum- ous offers of support, “it’s re- available, that will serve Both NDP candidates, Thera Nordal and Jared number one, day number one, after our government Geisler, Katie Henry, Kirby Korchinski, Grant Vipond. Voting will take place at the running since the spring when the service for the library and museum, the senior’s varied skill sets and experience each of you our people are brought here (to 204 votes. bents were re-elected. ally quite amazing,” she said. will not change when Clarke, picked up a few more votes in their respective is sworn in.” place in Fort Qu’Appelle, Abernethy, Bal- Gordon Michayluk, Christopher Petrichuk, village office. 15 votes. was suspended because of the COVID-19 citizen home and the CN heritage station. 6(()257&281&,/ the detachment) they are lost. carres, Cupar, Dysart, Fenwood, Killaly, Scott Temple and Geoff Turtle. Voting will Running for the four available council Now they have the opportunity Lebret, Lemberg and Lipton. Voters will take place at the town office. seats in Lemberg are the six candidates to reconnect with our beliefs. also be heading to the polls in various RM’s The town of Cupar will be holding elec- of MaryAnn Carswell, Gerald Kohlert, Watch for it! A LOCAL That is a good thing; that is all including the RM’s of Lipton, North Qu’Ap- tions this year for both the mayor or coun- Thomas Matt, Greg McKenzie, Bob Peace +<-&';3+-đ -&'!9T Wish your friends and customers a I can say.” pelle and South Qu’Appelle. Meanwhile, the cillor positions. Running for mayor will be and Sandra Thompson. Voting in Lemberg 9,366-2+9!(';@T#<&+'ধ2+,!$09T Okanese First Nation Elder RM of Cupar put out another call for nom- Steve Boha and Valerie Orb while vying will take place at the town office. NOVEMBER 6 Margaret Keewatin told the ination and finally had their council filled for the six councillor positions are Cheryl In Lipton, voters will need to choose ,3£-&!@9;38',3<89 gathering she had “good feel- COMING Merry Christmas & Happy New Year by acclamation. Boha, Jordan German, Cory Hart, Chris- their four councillors from eight people !2&138'R Christams ings about our little ceremony. In Fort Qu’Appelle, there are three peo- topher Hill, Georgina Kallichuk, Donna who submitted nominations. Running for I pray that the feather will al- ple running for the vacated mayor’s seat Klein, Marci McKay, Dale Nistor, Trevor council are Beverley Joye Schoonbaert, -23<8!229W$!38$!££f¥f f ?;W 2” x 2” colour ad $50.00 our young people not to be candidates running. The mayor ballot will Jeworski and Gloria Woodward. Voting Horseman, Rob Schoonbaert, Stanley Nor- '!&£-2'V32&!@T'$'1#'832;!$;-$,'££';3#330@3<8!&#@ afraid of the police, to make see voters choosing between Lee Finishen, will take place at the town office. rish, Lilliance Sabiston and Kelly Herrig. 3£3<8!&99;!8ধ2+!9£3>!9W friends with the police. They Gus Lagace and Cindy McArthur while Voters in the Village of Dysart will head Greetings Book your spot by calling 1-844-GNG-NEWS (ext. 230) or email [email protected] Voting will take place at the town office. Ŋ-2+&'!&£-2' 8-&!@T3='1#'8 $!££-2+;3££(8''f¥f f 38#@'1!-£;3V!&9|+8!99£!2&92'>9W$! want to protect you.” names that will be on the councillor ballot to the polls to choose a mayor in a race -SEE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, 12 October 30, 2020 Issue November 6, 2020 Issue November 13, 2020 Issue November 20, 2020 Issue

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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 35 • Friday, November 27, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 36 • Friday, December 4, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 37 • Friday, December 11, 2020 $1.50 Vol. 59 No. 38 • Friday, December 18, 2020 Fort Qu’Appelle Town receives Mission Ridge petition against Fort ski hill Duraline build opening is Petitioners say land has not been properly zoned By Alan Hustak still ‘iffy’ Grasslands News By Alan Hustak A petition opposed to the construction of a ware- Grasslands News house on Ninth Avenue in Fort Qu’Appelle is the latest hurdle Duraline Medical products has to over- come if it plans to relocate on the south side of town. Preparations for the opening of the Mission Ridge The company recently sold its building on Second Winter Park in Fort Qu’Appelle are underway but the Avenue because it couldn’t build on its property near actual date as to when skiers and boarders can hit the the river. Changes to zoning regulations put it in a ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS slopes has yet to be determined. Nativity scene set-up A new 510 square metre guest services centre which flood zone. Duraline had planned to lease a proposed 1RUDK0LOOVSXWVWKHÀQLVKLQJWRXFKHVWRWKHQDWLYLW\VFHQHMXVWLQWLPHIRU$GYHQWZKLFKEHJDQODVW6XQ- building east of Valley Motors, but that plan too has offers equipment rental, retail sales and additional gone sideways because of the town’s zoning regula- GD\7KHÀJXUHVZHUHGRQDWHGWR6W$QGUHZ·V8QLWHG&KXUFKLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHIURPWKH8QLWHG&KXUFK washrooms is ready to cater to visitors this season, tions. LQ4X·$SSHOOH ‘We’d love to be open for Christmas, but neither “We have no hard feelings against anyone. We mother nature nor the Saskatchewan Health Authority are not against business in town, but there is no are helping us,” said business manager Anders Sven- evidence that the planned warehouse can be built son. “We’d like to open on the 19th of December, that is because the lot has never Getting ready for Christmas in the Fort still our goal but cold temperatures are needed to com- been re-zoned to allow plete the snowmaking. So far we only have about a third such commercial devel- By Alan Hustak The season won’t be much of a The Winter Festival has been of the artificial snow that we need to open. It’s iffy. We opment,” explained Doug Grasslands News gift for anyone. But that doesn’t cancelled, but a fire works display need cold too; that’s what we are really waiting for.” Harvey, who presented mean gifts won’t be exchanged. which was supposed to be seen on Svenson said Mission the petition signed by 21 Becky’s Place has a wide selec- Canada Day will be set off on New Ridge, like other resorts, “We are not against busi- The sights and sounds of the hol- ratepayers to town coun- tion of unique handicrafts for those Year’s Eve. Operations manager is in conversation on a ness in town, but there is no iday appeared in Fort Qu’Appelle cil. “An unfortunate mis- who want a one of a kind gift. The Joel Friesen says other events to daily basis with the Sas- a little earlier than usual this year evidence that the planned take may have been made holiday reception at the Hansen coincide with the evening are being katchewan Health Au- as people looking for a little cheer warehouse can be built be- two councils ago when Ross House wasn’t as lavish as last planned. ‘ thority and will abide by Ron Osika was mayor. began decorating and stringing year, but artist Sharron Labatt was whatever guidelines are cause the lot has never been ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS We want it corrected.” lights to brighten up an otherwise on hand to demonstrate her artis- established. “The health Christmas Toy Drive rezoned to allow such com- It appears a rezoning bleak yuletide season. tic ability when the private “bubble authority will revisit our The public works department in- plans to open on the 18th. 6DQWD&ODXVLVLQORFNGRZQWKLVKROLGD\VHDVRQVRKHLVJUDWHIXOIRUDOOWKHKHOSKHFDQJHW7KHVHHOYHVDWWKH%DUJDLQ6KRSLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHZHUH ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS mercial development.” bylaw may have been shopping” party at the gallery was Chainsaw art on Broadway stalled 18 street decorations along But so far we only have UHFUXLWHGWRKHOS6DQWDGLVWULEXWHJLIWV7KHVWRUHODXQFKHGD´ÀOOWKHVOHLJKµWR\GULYHFDPSDLJQDQGLQRQHZHHNFROOHFWHGPRUHWKDQZRUWKRI - Doug Harvey, petitioner passed in 2015 but if so, launched. Pottery, paintings, pho- &KDLQVDZDUWLVW'RXJ/LQJHOEDFKDQG6XPPHU$UWV)HVWLYDOFKDLU-XOLH%HGHOVWDQGLQIURQWRI/LQJHOEDFK·VODWHVWFKDLQVDZVFXOSWXUHLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7KH Harvey said it wasn’t Broadway Street on Friday, Nov. tographs, jewelry and decorations about a third of the artifi- SUHVHQWVIRUWKH2XWUHDFK&HQWUH:LWKWKHKHOSRIWKHORFDO6$56DPEXODQFHVHUYLFHWKHWR\VZHUHWUDQVSRUWHGWR6DLQW$QGUHZ·V8QLWHG&KXUFKWREH ÀYHPHWHUWUHHORFDWHGRQ%URDGZD\6WUHHWZDVWUDQVIRUPHGLQWRDÓLYLQJRUJDQLFWRWHPµ7KHSURMHFWZDVFRPPLVVLRQHGDVDJLIWWRWKHWRZQWRFRPPHP done legally because 27 and the Lions Club switched on are on sale. The Gallery if open cial snow that we need to ZUDSSHG$ERXWIDPLOLHVLQWKHYDOOH\ZLOOEHQHÀWIURPWKHGULYH%HFDXVHRIWKHSDQGHPLFWKHQXPEHURIWKRVHGHSHQGLQJRQWKHRXWUHDFKFHQWUH there is no record of it in the council minutes and no the cheerful lights at the CN sta- Thursdays through Saturdays from Mission Ridge business manag- open.” KDVLQFUHDVHGE\DERXWSHUFHQWRYHUWKHSDVW\HDU0\UWOH*RIIEDJVDVWXIIHGDQLPDODV6DQWD·VKHOSHUV$EUDKDP0F&DOOXP%UDQG\)DOWHLFKHU=RH RUDWHWKHWKDQQLYHUVDU\RIWKH0LG6XPPHU$UWV)HVWLYDO er Anders Svenson hopes the one was ever told about it. tion for the second year in a row. A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment The new retail space at $NULJJDQG%DUJDLQ6KRSVWRUHPDQDJHU0LFKHOOH9W$! Greetings $!££-2+;3££(8''f¥f f 38#@'1!-£;3V!&9|+8!99£!2&92'>9W$! Greetings $!££-2+;3££(8''f¥f f 38#@'1!-£;3V!&9|+8!99£!2&92'>9W$! single individuals are permitted to meet with one, event venues. General public inquiries may be directed to consistent household of less than five individuals for Casinos and bingo halls that previously were re- [email protected] November 27, 2020 Issue December 4, 2020 Issue December 11, 2020 Issue December 18, 2020 Issue Enjoy Reading All The News in 2021