ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 109 NO. 11 PMR #40007604 Thursday, March 18, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Big River FN getting new school, arena

Attached to the new Jim Neilson Sports Complex, the is also getting a new Grade 6 to 12 school, called Chief John Keen- atch High School. Image courtesy of aodbt architecture + interior design.

Plans for a new arena on the Big River months a year, different camps, and a begin in June of this year and wrap up in The planned arena, called the Jim Neil- First Nation have received a boost to the running club with the running track on time for the 2022-2023 school year. son Sports Complex in honour of the late tune of $7,101,750, thanks to funding the gymnasium.” The old high school, meanwhile, will NHLer who was born on the Big River from the federal government’s Investing The new Grade 6 to 12 school, named still get plenty of use from the commu- First Nation, will have seating capacity in plan. Chief John Keenatch High School, will nity. for 800 people. The funding was announced last Tues- replace the existing Se Se Wa Hum High “We’ve kept it up, so we’re going to do With the federal government ponying day, adding wind to the sails of a $34 mil- School, which was built in 1972 and was some repairs and renos, and keep using up $7.1 million of the estimated $11 mil- lion project that will see the growing, on- beginning to show its age. it for other functions,” Klein said. “We’re lion costs, Klein says the community will reserve, community of more than 3,000 The facility, funded through Indig- going to turn that old high school into an look to leverage other available grants, receive not only the new arena, valued at enous & Northern Affairs Canada, will area for entrepreneurs. We’ll also have a and also use other sources of revenue $11 million, but also a brand new Grade be built to accommodate 500 students. full community fitness centre and gym- to cover the remaining costs associated 6 to 12 school with a price tag of $23 mil- Amenities will include a 500-seat am- nasium in there.” with the build. lion. phitheatre, a running track on top of While some communities might be Like the new Grade 6 to 12 school, Klein “These projects are huge,” said Derek the gymnasium, a three-court volleyball content to begin and end with a $23 mil- is hoping the arena will be completed in Klein, CEO of the Big River First Nation. court gymnasium with a running track lion school build, Klein says the commu- time for the 2022-2023 school year. “We’re able to use the sports complex and a fitness centre in it, a full cafeteria, nity also wanted to build an arena on the “The community’s pretty excited,” he all day, every day. There’s the possibil- and a large industrial arts wing. side, creating a large multi-use facility not said. “A $34 million build is pretty big for ity of having ice anywhere from 10 to 12 Construction on the facility is slated to unlike the Legends Centre in Warman. this community.”

306-883-2391 | 120 MAIN STREET 2 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 18, 2021 GymRX opens doors in Spiritwood

“Mental and physical fitness are an important and emerging matter of importance to many peo- ple, especially during the slow-down where there are not a lot of options for activity,” said Bevra Fee, one of the key people in- volved with the recently opened GymRX in Spir- itwood. The idea to open a gym was brought up at one of the Board of Northern Lakes Economic Devel- opment Corporation’s brainstorming sessions. While the idea had been around for some time, no one had moved forward The recently opened GymRX in Spiritwood is currently offering monthly and annual memberships for dedicated time slots. with setting anything up. In the fall of 2019, the Von Holwedes, who own the After the setup was complete, the owners were simply sanitation and masking. Members are required to sign Spiritwood Good Health Pharmacy, renovated the old looking for an interested party to take on the rental and in and sign out. pharmacy building. They split the building in half, operation. Bevra Fee and Taylor Kuffert were up for the Fee says that as restrictions continue to lift, they will transforming the front into the ever-popular Spirit- challenge, and are the main force behind gym opera- allow more members per time slot and a wider range of wood Artisan Boutique and styling the back into a gym. tions. membership levels for those who only use the gym on Equipment installation was done with the guidance of The gym project was set and ready to roll about a year weekends or occasionally. Eventually, they plan to add an experienced gym user, who provided information on ago, when pandemic restrictions initially came into ef- lockers and make the water fountain available for use. the most current equipment technology that was avail- fect and delayed the opening date. Other improvements to the gym will be driven by user able. As things start to get moving now, Fee says, “The feedback. Right now, the gym is equipped with multiple levels opening is being done carefully to prevent any out- The gym opened with 12 memberships already sold, of weight training. Dumbbells, kettlebells, fixed bar- breaks from stemming from the shared space and the and has increased to 17 at this time. With the current bells, and adjustable barbells are all available for use. high touch areas.” demand and sustained interest, Fee says that they ex- There are also two spinning bikes, a new-age treadmill, The gym is currently operating on a membership pect membership could double after more restrictions an elliptical, a punching bag, and boxing trainers. Aside only basis due to COVID-19 restrictions. Members can are removed. from equipment, the gym is outfitted with three TVs, a either choose to pay on a monthly basis or sign up for an Feedback back so far has been very positive, with Bluetooth speaker, a bottle filling station, and a wash- entire year, which comes with a price reduction. Mem- many enjoying having the space to get out and get ac- room. bers each have a one-hour dedicated time slot with key tive. After all adult recreation shut down at the recre- fob access. ation center in November, and the onset of the extreme Resort Village of Chitek Lake As complies with current guidelines for gyms, only cold temperatures, many have struggled to find spaces Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll one person or people from a single household are al- to stay active. Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Resort lowed in at a time and no drop-in is allowed. Provin- “The gym is helping to provide a well-rounded qual- Village of Chitek Lake for the year 2021 has been prepared and cial guidelines are posted as well as some rules about ity of life in our small town, as well as a healthy activity is open to inspection at the office of the Administrator from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Tuesday thru Thursday space,” said Fee. and 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Friday. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment 509 Pioneer Avenue is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The North , S9A 4A5 Advertising Deadline is Administrator of the Resort Village of Chitek Lake, P.O. Box 70, th Telephone: (306) 937-7702 Chitek Lake, SK S0J 0L0 by the 11 day of May, 2021. Fax: (306) 445-4332 Dated this 12th day of March, 2021. Friday 4:00 p.m. Danielle Vandale, Assessor TENDERS FOR GRASS CUTTING Living Sky School Division No. 202 is inviting tenders for three grass cutting and trimming packages. These large tender packages are for a two-year term commencing the spring of 2021 to the fall of 2022. The tenders will cover the grass areas for the following communities: BATTLEFORD TOWN OF SHELLBROOK CANDO NOTICE MAYMONT ASSESSMENT ROLL WILKIE Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for UNITY the Town of Shellbrook for the year of 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday from MACKLIN March 19th, 2021 to May 18th, 2021. CUT KNIFE A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of the Municipalities Full tender packages, with property layout maps Act has been passed and the assessment notices have outlining details, can be emailed or picked up at Living been sent as required. Sky School Division Office, 509 Pioneer Avenue, , SK. Tenders are to be submitted in writing Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her or by email by 2:00 p.m., April 1, 2021, to the attention assessment is required to file his or her notice of of the Facilities Department, Living Sky School Division appeal with: The Assessor, Town of Shellbrook, Box No. 202. No late tenders will be accepted. 40, Shellbrook, SK., S0J 2E0 by 4pm on the 18th day of For additional information please contact Brad May, 2021. Ferguson, Facilities Manager at (306) 937-7702 or by Dated this 19th day of March, 2021. emailing [email protected].

Kelly Hoare, Assessor Growth Without Limits, Learning For All March 18, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 Highlights of a Shellbrook Town Council meeting

Shellbrook’s town council met for its basement to provide storage for more arti- cation for the clinic has yet to be finalized. the shutdown dates for the Richardson regular meeting via teleconference on facts. The building would also undergo ex- Shifting gears to new business, coun- Pioneer Recreation Centre, but agreed to Monday, March 15. terior and interior restorations, and have cil started by approving a motion to have allow rentals of the facility, using natural In attendance were Mayor Amund Ot- a washroom installed in the upstairs. LADR Consulting perform an HR review ice, past that date. terson, councillors Bruce Clements, John While grant funding will be key to mak- of position descriptions, and conduct an Council also agreed to waive the Shell- Hughes, Cheryl Ledding, Brent Miller, ing the project feasible, councillor Miller organizational review for the Town of brook Legion’s water bill until Dec. 31, as and Kathleen Nording, and the town’s said ideas are being brainstormed to Shellbrook. it has been hit hard by COVID-19 restric- CAO, Kelly Hoare. make it possible to relocate the building Next, council gave the green light to pro- tions, and appointed councillor Clements Mayor Otterson called the meeting to at no cost to ratepayers. ceed with tax enforcement proceedings, to a four-month term as Deputy Mayor. order at 4 p.m., and council began by ap- In theatre committee news, councillor through TAXervice, on a number of prop- Having nothing further to discuss, proving the agenda for the meeting and Nording reported that work is being done erties in tax arrears, and passed a motion council adjourned for the evening. Its next adopting the minutes of its March 1 regu- to arrange for possible outdoor movies, authorizing the company to request titles meeting is Monday, April 5. lar meeting. since hosting moves at the Shellbrook on four properties. Then, after it was announced that Ot- Theatre isn’t possible with current CO- Council also set poll terson had presented thank you gifts to VID-19 restrictions. dates for the by-election to former Mayor George Tomporowski, and And in hospital and clinics news, Mayor replace councillor David past councillors Lyle Banda, Lois Free- Otterson reported that the Dr. Recruit- Knight. The advanced poll, man, and Dave Knight, council carried a ment and Retention Committee had met if necessary, will be held Woodland Pharmacy motion to approve its accounts and finan- and decided to keep the per capita levy at on Saturday, April 24 from requires a cial statements and moved on to provide $5. Councillor Hughes said he’d like to see 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., while the oral reports. the levy increased, even just by $1, so that regular poll date is slated PHARMACY / DISPENSARY In public works, councillor Hughes the committee isn’t just breaking even. for Wednesday, April 28. ASSISTANT reviewed correspondence from Suncor In other health-related news, Otterson Carrying on, council regarding a piece of land the town was also informed council that the Town of passed a motion to formal- This permanent part-time position is for our Shellbrook and/or locations. interested in renting from the company Big River may look to relocate its nurse ize a practice of ensuring For more information please contact to create additional parking for the Com- practitioner position to Shellbrook, as all spending is approved Grant or Daryl at 306-747-2545 munity Hall and the Sports Ground. With it’s having trouble filling the role within by council beforehand. Un- Suncor willing to offer the property to the the community. Should this come to pass, der this policy, any capital Send resume to: town for an annual fee of $10, so long as the nurse practitioner would be based in spending above $5,000, Woodland Pharmacy Ltd. Box 160, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 the town maintains it, council later decid- Shellbrook, but still provide services to prior to the adoption of a Or email [email protected] ed to pursue the rental agreement. Big River. formal budget, must receive Elsewhere, Hughes reported that a Under the bylaw enforcement and po- council’s approval. Thank you for your interest. Only those quote for a new loader came in at around licing portfolios, council once again dis- In a few final items, coun- applicants granted an interview will be contacted. the $102,000 mark. This item will go for- cussed the need to re-evaluate the costs cil set March 21 or 22 as ward to the budget committee for a final and benefits of having bylaw enforcement decision. services. On the policing side, council Then, discussing the old Rayside School agreed to set up a meeting with Premier building, and plans to relocate it to Kins- Scott Moe to air its concerns about the men Park to serve as a museum and tour- lack of RCMP presence in Shellbrook. ist booth, Hughes informed council that In one last item, Hoare informed coun- the quote to move the building onto a slab cil that the veterinarian from or a basement was about $60,000. would like to set up a one-day clinic to Should the plan go ahead, council’s ideal vaccinate and deworm pets. Currently, scenario would be to put the building on a April 24 is being eyed as the date, but a lo- Shellbrook-area residents join snowman fun

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Inspired by Spiritwood and Area Recreation, Sports, and Culture’s recent online Snowman Contest, Mac Cashman and Alanna Carswell took advan- tage of perfect snow rolling and sculpting conditions to craft their own snow scene, a recreation of a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strip. Opinion 4 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 18, 2021 As Conservatives flounder, O’Toole must step up

In the history of Canada, has Conservative Party finds itself in. there ever been a time more ripe No one expected Mr. O’Toole for a change in government? to work miracles and make Ca- We’re a year into a pandem- nadians flock to the Conservative ic that has claimed more than Party in droves. 22,000 lives, battered our econ- Not overnight, at least. omy, and taken a devastating However, as Mr. O’Toole ap- toll on our mental health. And, proaches the seven month mark thanks to Prime Minister Justin of his leadership, there should be Trudeau’s mishandling of vaccine Jordan some sense of forward momen- development and procurement, tum for his party. the end is much further away than Twiss If anything, Mr. O’Toole’s Con- it ought to be. ~ servative Party seems to be stuck This, coupled with Mr. News Editor in a deeper rut than ever, incapa- Trudeau’s pandemic strategy of ble of generating any enthusiasm indiscriminately showering us about its vision for the country – with our own money, and his government’s whatever that vision may be. proclivity for falling face first into scandals, And it’s not just voters the Conservative should have soured Canadians’ opinions, re- Party is struggling to connect with. The party gardless of their political leanings. seems unmoored from itself, uncertain of It’s telling, then, that the latest polls tend what it wants to be. to have Mr. Trudeau’s Liberals leading Erin For proof of this, one need only look at the O’Toole’s Conservative Party by anywhere strife within the party since Mr. O’Toole took from 4 to 8 percentage points. the helm. had been among the party’s few standout tunes, are anything to go by, things may be Some may scoff, and dismiss the polls as In events eerily reminiscent of the party’s members over the past year. worse than they seem. more liberal, elitist, mainstream media pro- 2017 leadership race, which saw Maxime Deserved or not, moves like these point to As the Conservative Party enters its annual paganda. And, to be fair, polls seldom offer a Bernier fracture the party by forming the serious rifts within the party, and are likely convention, it falls to Mr. O’Toole to demon- perfect 1-to-1 reflection of reality. People’s Party of Canada, Mr. O’Toole chose to alienate a broad cross-section of the Con- strate leadership, articulate a clear vision for But to discount the polls completely, or to to oust social Conservative rival Derek Sloan servative base. Canada, and unite his party. blame the results on the so-called “sheep” from caucus over a “pattern of destructive be- And, if grumblings from Conservative MPs Canadians deserve a strong official opposi- who are drunk on Mr. Trudeau’s Kool-Aid, haviour.” about Mr. O’Toole’s shift to the centre, and tion. It’s time for Mr. O’Toole and the Conser- is to downplay the dire straits Mr. O’Toole’s He also demoted MP Pierre Poilievre, who his failure to reverse the party’s flagging for- vative Party to prove they’re up to the task. Trudeau needs to tell Canadians his plans By Warren Steinley, This pandemic has been hard on people. It has hollowed cord economic decline, the highest unemployment in the G7, MP, Regina-Lewvan out our economy. It has cost tens of thousands of jobs and and the worst economic growth per capita since the Great The pandemic and lockdowns are now almost one year old. has taken a toll on the mental health of countless Canadi- Depression. The fact is Canada spent more per capita in this Despite all the advances we’ve seen in other countries, such ans. We need a plan to bring an end safely and responsibly to crisis and is achieving the worst outcomes in the G7 when it as rapid testing, improved therapeutics, and vaccinations, lockdowns. Justin Trudeau needs to be completely open with comes to employment, vaccine rollout, and business confi- Canadians are forced to endure lockdowns for longer. One of Canadians about his plans for a post-COVID recovery. dence. the reasons for this is Justin Trudeau betting on a half-baked My colleague, Michelle Rempel-Garner, Conservative Justin Trudeau has failed to present a budget for over vaccine plan that relied on partnering with the Chinese Com- Shadow Minister for Health, has launched a House of Com- two years and now holds the record for the longest period munist Party, instead of working with companies right here mons petition that takes action on this important issue. This in Canadian history without a budget. He has also failed in western Canada. Countries like the United Kingdom, Is- petition calls on Justin Trudeau to come clean and be open to be transparent on his massive spending during the pan- rael, and the United States are talking about full vaccination and honest with Canadians about his plans for Canada’s fu- demic. Conservatives will continue to call on Justin Trudeau rates as early as May. Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau is taking ture. to come clean and finally tell Canadians what his plans are vaccines from developing nations to cover up for the fact that Justin Trudeau’s record during the pandemic has been ter- when we eventually emerge from the pandemic, well after Canada will be months behind other countries. rible. Under the Liberal government, Canada has had a re- most developed nations.

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The vehicle was reportedly Anyone with information, or those stolen from Abbotsford on March 20. wishing to provide anonymous tips, can On March 29, Henriette Bilodeau In the year since Sakebow’s disap- contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222- will celebrate her 103rd birthday. She pearance, his mother, Laurie, and other 8477 (TIPS) or online at solvecrime.ca. has spent her whole life in Debden. She family members from the Pelican Lake Mission RCMP can also be contacted currently lives in the Debden Heritage First Nation, have made six trips to directly at 604-826-7161. Manor. B.C. to search for him and Birthdays of that nature call for gath- press the Mission RCMP MARTINS LAKE REGIONAL PARK erings and feastings. But for the second for answers about his dis- HELP WANTED/REQUEST FOR TENDERS year in a row, Henriette will be con- appearance. Martins Lake Regional Park is accepting resumes/tenders for the fined to the Manor, without the visit of Sakebow’s family says 2021 camping season for the following positions: her loved ones. Six of her twelve chil- the RCMP’s story has 1) GOLF CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT: Seeking Cook/Manager, dren live in the Prince-Albert – Shell- been inconsistent, and being a full-time position, for fully equipped kitchen and brook - Debden area. They will gather Brandon Sakebow has been missing that it hasn’t always been restaurant facility. May – September. Must be certified food underneath her window, sing Happy since March 21, 2020. He was last forthcoming with infor- handler. Will be responsible for the staffing and operations of Birthday, and wave her kisses. She will seen leaving police custody in Mis- mation regarding his case the restaurant and golf course. barely see them because of her failing sion, B.C. or willing to meet with 2) BEACH CONCESSION: Leased operator June – September. eyesight. Knowing that they are there family. Must be certified food handler. for her, will soothe the suffering of be- A year after 23-year-old Brandon This prompted the fam- 3) PARK MAINTENANCE: 2 positions open – Full time hours. ing deprived of visitors. Sakebow disappeared in Mission, B.C., ily to turn to the FSIN, May – September. General park maintenance for campground and golf course including grass cutting, tree trimming, Henriette no longer has the resilience his family is still looking for answers which has provided its equipment maintenance, janitorial upkeep of washrooms/ to face COVID-19; it is mentally and regarding his whereabouts and what own investigators to aid shower room, painting, beach maintenance, maintaining water physically too much for her. It makes happened to him. in their efforts to find an- system, testing water and other duties her sad. In hopes of raising awareness about swers. For more information call Rick at 306-321-5824 or Christie at 306- Her family hopes the birthday party his disappearance, and finding answers Brandon Sakebow, 23, 221-4457. Email resumes or tenders to [email protected] by at the Debden Heritage Manor bring to these questions, family and friends is described as five-feet March 30, 2021. (Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.) her warmth on this special day. will be holding a Missing and Mur- dered Indigenous People walk and vigil on Saturday, March 20. The walk will begin at Capsin Road, along Highway 24, at noon, with at- tendees making their way to the Spirit- wood RCMP detachment. There, at 6 p.m., the vigil will be held, including statements from Federa- tion of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Vice Chief Dutch Lerat, FSIN Director of Justice Jason Stonechild, Pelican Lake First Nation Chief Peter Bill, and others. 21031ts0 All family members and friends of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and community members, are invited to join. Drivers, meanwhile, are cautioned to take extra caution while travelling along Highway 24. According to the Mission RCMP, Brandon Sakebow was last seen leaving police custody on March 21,2020, after being picked up by officers at a Dewd- ney, B.C. dairy farm in the early morn-

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Nadine Wilson Hon. Jeremy Harrison Hon. Scott Moe, Premier MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers MLA for Meadow Lake MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 6 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 18, 2021 Shellbrook eyes industry for growth

While taxes may be one of in stone, so to speak,” he said. In hopes of being prepared forestry waste into burnable gest questions are those about the few certainties of life, Town Should cutting costs fail to to hook potential developers, pellets. Such a facility, if built the potential markets for a pel- of Shellbrook councillor Brent deliver the desired downward Miller says council is looking at in Shellbrook, would have a 10- let plant. Miller says council’s focus look- pressure on municipal taxes, doing an RFP to find out how acre footprint, creating plenty In search of these answers, ing forward is to find ways to Miller says the town’s second much it would cost to bring wa- of jobs and economic spin-offs council has initiated very pre- make municipal taxes less of a option is expand the town’s tax ter and sewer to the west side for the community and broader liminary talks with those who financial burden for ratepayers. base by attracting industry and to the Shell Brook and develop region. have connections in the in- “There are two ways we people. the land to the north, west, and Without a doubt, says Miller, dustry. Miller, meanwhile, has can do that. First, we can cut This was a consistent focus south of the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook is in the right loca- approached SaskPower about spending, which is not easy to of former Shellbrook Mayor Shellbrook Golf Course. tion for such a plant. their potential use as a fuel that do, but is something we need George Tomporowski and the Of particular interest to “This whole belt, from Mead- would reduce the province’s to be really diligent about,” he councils he chaired. And, based council is the land immediately ow Lake right through to Hud- carbon footprint. said, referencing motions he on council’s recent formation of around the town’s sewage la- son Bay, is a good zone,” Miller This early in the game, how- brought forward at council’s a subcommittee on commercial goon, which can never be used said. “But what makes Shell- ever, nothing is certain. March 1 meeting. and industrial development, for residential developments brook a greater location is be- “That’s really where we’re at. Among Miller’s motions were it will remain a priority going due to existing regulations cause it’s so centrally located, We’re just at the stage where we calls for council to decrease forward. which prohibit such develop- and it’s a hub for all the dif- know we’d like to bring some- overall budgeted expenses for However, if history is any- ments being within 600 metres ferent highways that are haul- thing like that here,” Miller the 2021 fiscal year by 7.5 per thing to go by, there’s no guar- of the facility. ing all these different types of said. “It’s a dream, at this cent, including in that reduc- antee this push to lure develop- The next key piece of bring- product.” point, more than a reality. But tion a $150,000 contingency ers to town will bear any fruit. ing in developers is to have the While geography is working every reality has to start with a fund to be used in case of an That’s because council has no necessary infrastructure in in Shellbrook’s favour, the big- dream.” emergency, and recommenda- control over the conditions that place, especially when it comes tions regarding the use of bud- create a favourable climate for to water. getary surpluses and municipal developers. “Bringing water is one of the CLASSIFIEDS WORK! reserves. “Bringing development big issues,” Miller said. “Our Though these motions have would add to our tax base im- water hasn’t been good, but Place Your Ad Today! yet to be passed by council, mensely, and attract people the by bringing a pipeline here... Miller is confident there’s fat area, to the Rural Municipal- there’s a really strong possibil- Shellbrook Chronicle that can be trimmed, so long as ity and the town, to live, and ity that we can have a nice wa- Spiritwood Herald council commits to a change in add to the tax base that way as ter supply for industry.” its budgeting philosophy. well,” Miller said. One of the prospective de- Ph: 306.747.2442 • Fax: 306.747.3000 “It has to be written in a way “For us to take advantage of velopers the town currently that we can’t deviate from it, upswings and timing, we need has its eye on, is a plant that Email: [email protected] and a way that makes it written to be ready when they happen.” transforms agriculture and

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When it comes to any reduce production you For example when Sta- in a significant way. less often these days. agriculture commodity send some of the pro- tistics Canada released The situation suggests When demand is steady, there is an ebb and flow ducing females Calvinto mar- the 2020 livestock in- some producers have production rarely de- to production levels, ket. ventory March 1, a one simply quit the cattle clines. typically tied to returns. Of course theDaniels ups and per cent decline in the business, and depend- It may also mean When prices are high- downs in productionOn Agriculture Canadian cow herd, ing on location, their those wanting a good er, producers up pro- are typically relatively all of the decline in the land base may well be in steak will see regularly duction to try and grab short-lived, as prices west as numbers actu- grain production now, higher prices. Lower a piece of the better re- tend to react to pro- Calvin ally inched higher in the meaning fences have supplies tend to push up turns. duction in an opposite Daniels east, was not extremely been pulled up, and the end product prices. When you are look- fashion. Increased farm ~ significant past maybe likelihood of cattle ever It also likely sug- ing at cereal grains, oil- production sends a mes- sending some market returning is slim. gests cattle production seeds and pulse crops, sage to markets there is inklings to producers. Once a fence gets is moving back to the the ebb and flow re- a greater supply, and help farmers formulate Far more telling is that pulled, it takes a serious fringe lands best-suited sults in more, or less, prices tighten, which in plans, if you see a big in- the one per cent drop in shift in agronomics over to grazing, with land acres planted, which of turn tell farmers to re- crease in numbers, you the national cattle herd a period of time to see where crops can rea- course reflects in over- duce supply. might want to hold off is part of a general de- the investment of put- sonably be grown being all production. So when Statistics expansion in that area cline that has been hap- ting it back as worth- used for planting. On the livestock side Canada releases num- because you can see pening since 2005. while. And, certainly the of things, increas- bers in terms of live- prices may be declining When numbers have The question then trend of cattle numbers ing production means stock herds, or crop in response to bigger generally moved lower becomes what the long will be one produc- keeping more females acreages, increases production, the more for 16 years it is a trend term decline means? ers and consumers will to produce offspring, and declines are the telling numbers are in and one that will not It would suggest the want to watch in the and when you want to norm. And while they long term trends. easily be turned around consumer looks to beef years ahead. Agricultural safety week proclaimed in Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan home to our loved ones at the end of Agricultural Safety Week annually in the Canadian Agricultural Safety Asso- has proclaimed March 14-20, 2021, as each day.” conjunction with the Canadian Agri- ciation website. Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatch- “Using safety precautions year round cultural Safety Association. Canadian Please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ ewan. is incredibly important to ensure that Agricultural Safety Week is focused on farmsafety for more information about “Agricultural Safety Week provides those who work on a farm return home helping producers, families and com- farm safety and for access to the Farm the opportunity to remind everyone safely,” Labour Relations and Work- munities lead the agricultural industry Safety Guide. that agriculture safety matters year place Safety Minister Don Morgan said. in safety and sustainability. round, on and off the farm,” Agricul- “Having safe farms in our province will This year’s theme, Lead an Ag Safe Buying? Selling? ture Minister David Marit said. “Physi- help us continue to grow our agri-food Canada, is the second of a three-year cal and mental health are of the utmost exports here in Saskatchewan and build farm safety campaign; Safe and Strong Try the Classifieds! importance and everyone must do their stronger families and communities.” Farms. This year, virtual AgSafe rib- part to ensure we are all able to return Saskatchewan recognizes Canadian bons are available for download from 306-747-2442

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(Where necessary, the follow- George Pretli: That the agenda the council meeting at 7:12 p.m. Nemish. Carried. dres. Carried. ing minutes may have been ed- be adopted as presented. Second- Brad Nemish: That we ac- Shannon Beaulac: That the last Bryan Wingerter: That in the ited for clarity or brevity) ed by Brad Nemish. Carried. knowledge that the offer to pur- day the arena ice plant will be op- event that a poll is necessary for The regular meeting of the Bryan Wingerter: That the Ac- chase submitted by the Town of erational at the Spiritwood Rec- the 2021 municipal by-election, Council of the Town of Spirit- counts for Ratification, Cheque Spiritwood the Office Building on reation Facility is Friday, March daily remuneration for Return- wood was held via Sasktel Tele- No. 31272 to 31274 & CAFT Pay- Lot 9 & 10, Block 3, AP518 wasn’t 12, 2021. This will ensure there is ing Officer and Deputy Return- conference Call on Feb. 9, 2021 ments #264 to 284 in the amount accepted by the vendor. Seconded not a Saskpower demand charge ing Officer will be the regular at 7 p.m. of $38,324.05 be approved as by Bryan Wingerter. Carried. incurred from the meter read be- hourly rates and Poll Clerk will be In attendance were Mayor presented. Seconded by George Bryan Wingerter: That we ap- tween March 13-18, and will en- $185/day, and that it be acknowl- Gary von Holwede, Council- Pretli. Carried. prove forwarding the outstand- able both minor hockey and skate edged that the polling place will lor Bryan Wingerter, Councillor Councillor Beaulac declared a ing utility accounts past due 90 club groups to conclude their sea- be the Town of Spiritwood Civic George Pretli, Councillor Kiera conflict and left the council meet- days as of Feb. 18, 2021 to the Tax sons at a mutually accepted date. Centre for May 19, 2021, from 9 Andres, Councillor Brad Nemish, ing at 7:10 p.m. Roll as attached to form part of Seconded by Bryan Wingerter. a.m. to 8 p.m. and the advanced Councillor Shannon Beaulac, As- George Pretli: That the Ac- the minutes. Seconded by Shan- Carried. poll will be at the Town of Spir- sistant Administrator Brenda counts for Approval, Cheque No. non Beaulac. Carried. George Pretli: That we accept itwood Civic Centre on May 13, Beaulac, and CAO Rhonda Saam. 31275 to 31307 and On-line Pay- Bryan Wingerter: That we Councillor Shannon Beaulac’s 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sec- Absent was Councillor James ments #285-287 in the amount approve Building Permit #02- resignation from Town Council onded by George Pretli. Carried. Bedi. of $57,820.76 be approved as 2021SW for Lot 19 & 20 Block effective March 1, 2021 and we Shannon Beaulac: That this A quorum being present, May- presented. Seconded by Bryan 5 Plan AP518 with the condi- hold a by-election on May 19, meeting be adjourned at 7:46 or Gary von Holwede called the Wingerter. Carried. tion of approval from the build- 2021 that will address the vacant p.m. Seconded by Kiera Andres. meeting to order at 7 p.m. Councillor Beaulac returned to ing inspector. Seconded by Brad position. Seconded by Kiera An- Carried. Saskatchewan needs strengthened municipal transparency By Todd MacKay Saskatchewan municipalities. “Alberta and Ontario post municipal 2019. The lowest spending RM over the CTF Prairie Director “Taxpayers always have the right to documents and hundreds of First Na- past three years was the RM of Lake Le- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is know how their leaders are spending tions communities provide this trans- nore, spending only $740 per person in calling on the Saskatchewan government their communities’ money and that in- parency. The Saskatchewan government 2018. to strengthen transparency for munici- formation should be absolutely acces- already has financial statements from Between Saskatchewan’s two largest pal governments by proactively posting sible online,” said Todd MacKay, Prairie every municipality – it’s time to put them cities, annually spent more basic financial documents online. The Director for the CTF. “Many municipali- online so that everyone can hold their lo- per person than Regina, with $2,977 recommendation comes as the Canadian ties are proactively posting basic finan- cal leaders accountable.” spent in 2019 compared to $2,766 in Taxpayers Federation has released a re- cial documents, but others, for a variety Saskatchewan cities are already pro- Regina. However, Regina’s annual per- port detailing spending in hundreds of of reasons, are struggling. viding transparency online with 16 out person spending increased by about 26 of 16 cities posting their financial docu- per cent since 2015, compared to six per ments. The CTF was able to secure finan- cent for Saskatoon. Among medium and cial statements from 146 out of 296 rural small cities, had the high- municipalities; 59 out of 147 towns; 23 est spending at $3,070 per person in out of 41 resort villages; and, only 30 out 2019. of 248 villages. “Municipalities really need to be care- The Ministry of Government Relations ful on their spending especially while has publicly stated that it is working on taxpayers are struggling through the a web portal where municipal financial pandemic,” said MacKay. “Citizens can’t documents can be published, but it has afford any more tax increases, so munic- yet to be done. ipalities should be spending very care- The two municipalities that spent the fully in the years to come.” most in Saskatchewan were the RM The CTF’s full report on Saskatchewan of Heart’s Hill, No. 352, and the RM of municipalities can be found at: ht t p:// Oakdale, No. 302, who spent $17,838 www.taxpayer.com/media/Municipal- and $17,283 respectively per person in Spending-Saskatchewan.pdf

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After getting off to a slow start due their vaccination appointments. ready received their first dose cannot to the same individuals, and cautioned to supply backlogs, the Saskatchewan Vaccination appointments can be book appointments. Those who have that those aged 50 and older should stick Health Authority (SHA) is ramping up its booked online at www.saskatchewan. been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the to their own households until they’ve re- COVID-19 vaccination efforts in hopes of ca/covid19-vaccine; or by calling past 90 days, or who have received an- ceived their first dose of the COVID-19 meeting its goal of giving all Saskatch- 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) be- other vaccine in the past 14 days, are also vaccine. ewan residents their first jabs by June. tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ineligible. For places of worship, meanwhile, On Thursday, March 11, the SHA Those booking appointments must do so While the province is accelerating its gathering limits are being expanded launched online and over-the-phone ap- using their health cards. vaccination program, steadily and slowly to 30 per cent of capacity, or up to 150 pointment booking, starting with Sas- At this time, eligible vaccine recipients declining numbers of new daily COV- people, whichever is smaller. These new katchewan residents over the age of 85 between the ages of 50 and 69 in the far ID-19 cases allowed the government to regulations go into effect March 19. who had yet to receive their first dose. north can only make appointments by ease public health restrictions around All other public health measures re- The same day, after receiving 3,000 phone. Those older than 70, however, family and faith gatherings last week. main in place, and Moe hinted that those appointment bookings within the first may book online. The restrictions, which had been in measures may last a while longer. few hours, the eligibility was expanded Currently, immunizations are being place since December and were set to “Most Saskatchewan businesses are to include those over the age of 80. Over administered via appointment only, expire March 19, have been loosened to open and operating safely under the cur- the course of 24 hours, the number of though the SHA anticipates there will allow up to three families, or a maximum rent public health orders that we have appointments booked rapidly climbed be drop-in and mobile clinics, as well as of 10 people, to gathering in a single had in place for some time,” he said. above 10,000, and the eligibility was availability through participating phar- household. “Those public health orders will re- further expanded to adults aged 76 and macies, in the future. “But we still need to be very careful,” main in place for the time being, but our over. As always, availability of appointments Premier Scott Moe said during a briefing. goal is to remove some restrictions on By Saturday afternoon, with more than will depend on the province’s supply of “The fact remains that the more close businesses in the coming weeks.” 22,000 appointments booked, eligibility vaccine doses, and the SHA says the “ex- contacts each of us has, the more chance Moe also said health officials are work- was extended to the 72-plus age group. isting demand for vaccine far outweighs we have of contracting and spreading ing with sports organizations on allow- And on Sunday, Adults aged 70 and over, our available supplies.” COVID-19.” ing seasonal sports and recreational ac- and aged 50+ in the province’s far north, At this time, bookings are for first Health officials say household bubbles tivities, but gave no target date for those were told they’d be able to begin booking doses only, meaning those who have al- should remain consistent and contained to start.

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For his entire profes- multiple times down behind the wheel as Ti- our rea$ons for playing named Noah preferred sional golfing career, an embankment, is 45 ger Woods should hire $eventeen,” said one.” his points two by two.” Tiger Woods has been and inhabits a body someone to transport • Jamison Hensley of • Headline at fark. chasing the legendary held together thanks to him safely, day or night. ESPN.com, after Ra- com: “Calgary cele- Jack Nicklaus’s major- multiple back and knee What Tiger Woods vens coach John Har- brates 7-3 win over Sen- title record of 18. Now, surgeries. did Feb. 23 in L.A. was baugh paid the entire ators by firing coach.” he has another immor- Woods, likely the no accident. The word $2,000-plus restau- • Another fark.com tal to try to emulate — most prominent indi- ‘accident’ carries with rant bill during a Bal- headline: “J.J. Watt has Ben Hogan. vidual athlete in the it no culpability. Woods timore charity event: gone from being a saint Hogan famously re- world, has enjoyed BRUCE was reportedly speed- “Harbaugh covered the in Houston to being a turned to champion- growing global fame ing and obviously reck- spread.” Cardinal in Arizona.” ship-calibre golf after since breaking into PENTON less behind the wheel. • Phil Mushnick of • Dwight Perry again: being critically injured professional golf in ~ He is lucky, very lucky, the New York Post: “In “Sure sign we’ve been in an automobile-bus 1996. A cave dweller in to be alive. Charles Barkley’s latest in lockdown too long: crash in 1949. Hogan’s the depths of Mongolia Corporate America commercial endorse- The Milwaukee Bucks injuries sidelined him may not know a thing He was once a great will continue to feed ment ads, he appears unveiled a ‘Hand Sani- for close to a year in the about Tiger Woods, but husband, until his aura him millions, and he’ll huge, his stomach tizer Cam,’ featuring prime of his greatness. he’d be in the minority. of a role model came recover while bath- standing guard over his a superimposed bottle But Hogan returned to Have you heard of the crashing down when he ing in sympathy and toes. He’s bigger than a ‘squirting’ fans in the glory, winning six ma- Pope? Paul McCartney? was outed as an adul- well-wishes for suc- bread box … factory.” stands.” jor championships, in- Muhammad Ali? Albert terer and a philanderer cessful rehab. But he • Comedy writer Brad • Bucs QB Tom Brady, cluding the 1950 U.S. Einstein? Same fame in 2009. He was a dot- won’t catch Jack and he Dickson of Omaha: 43, when chubby Open at Merion 16 deal. ing son and apparently won’t equal Hogan’s ac- “Dish Network and 42-year-old CBS ‘Late months after his brush Woods was entertain- a great father to his two complishment. But he’s DraftKings just struck Late Show’ host James with death. ment. People who knew kids, Samantha and alive and that’s good a deal that will allow Corden asked if Corden Now, Woods faces a or cared little about golf Charlie, but he nearly enough. fans to place bets on could be drafted into similar challenge, al- were likely to turn on left them without a dad • Headline at the on- sporting events from the NFL: “You might though it presents a less their TVs if Woods was due to his recklessness. ion.com: “Hockey Hall their televisions in the be able to play for the likely successful result. in contention in a major He has dealt with at Of Fame Debuts Inter- middle of games … OK, Jets.” Hogan was 36 and in tournament. He made least three dangerous active Exhibit Letting we’re going to need an- •Nick Canepa of the peak physical form at millions of dollars for driving events — two Fans Play With Game- other $1.9 trillion bail- San Diego Union-Tri- the time of his crash, the television networks. crashes and a third Used Teeth.” out very soon.” bune: “Players hate go- while Woods, who suf- His popularity resulted when he was stopped by • Dwight Perry of the • RJ Currie of sports- ing to the NBA All-Star fered severe leg and in skyrocketing purses police for drugged driv- Seattle Times: “NFL deke.com: “NBA star Game — as they should ankle injuries Feb. 23 on the PGA Tour. ing — at the wheel while owners are pushing to Joakim Noah an- — and get upset when after his car hit a me- He was once the best under the influence of implement a 17-game nounced his retirement, they’re not invited.” dian, crossed the other golfer in the world. He post-surgery pain-kill- schedule for this com- finishing his pro career Care to comment? lane and left the Los isn’t anymore. He won’t ing drugs. Someone as ing season.“A$ you 0-for-16 in three-point- Email brucepen- Angeles road, rolling be again. wealthy and vulnerable might $u$pect, we have ers. Big surprise: a guy [email protected] Big River Recreation Improvement Association suffers losses

Submitted by Maisie Krienke was also created in that time. tend even arranged for phone-in bids. was the result. Guidelines did not al- The Big River & District Recreation 2020 was off to the usual start with No spirit was lost in this group of local low such an event to happen. So what Improvement Association (RIA) con- the selling of 100 Monthly Lottery tick- enthusiasts. They joined forces even, do we do? The only aspect of this event tinues to strive, even with all the CO- ets and advertising of our 20th An- more determined to meet the chal- that we’d be able to host would be the VID-19 restrictions which have curbed nual Ice Fishing Derby. Then the world lenge posed by COVID-19. The Com- 50/50. So, that’s what we are doing.... some of the major fundraisers in the changed. COVID-19 hit, and the Fish munity Auction took on a new face. A only this year it is the “Super 50/50.” community. Derby forced to cancel, but many of our drive-by supper was hosted, a gateway A limited number of tickets are being This association, instituted originally very generous sponsors who graciously “Toonie Box” sale took place along the sold. If it is a sell-out, our winner gets for the purpose of constructing a new suggested we keep their donation for street several evenings, and the auction $10,000. arena and curling rink for the com- use at later event. However, losses were of more than 100 items went viral on- For information about tickets, email munity, went on to build our beautiful still incurred as advertising expenses line. The result: Yes, much the same [email protected], or contact Community Centre which also houses were lost. profit was gained, but the social life for Maisie, or Arlene at 306-469-7961. the local municipal offices, library, The attitude of this RIA Board re- the annual auction lovers was lost. Oh, yes, will there be a Community board room and fitness room. It’s a mained positive and they fought on, We fought on. 2021 arrived and not Auction? It certainly is our hope, and Community Centre like no other in the coming up with some creative mea- much had changed, so once again regu- if we all practise the guidelines and get country. sures to be able to host its next major lar efforts were made for the sale of the our vaccines as soon as they are made Paying off that debt ahead of sched- fundraising event, the Community 100 Monthly Lottery tickets. And once available, things could be normal be- ule, this board moved on to assist with Auction. Only being able to have 30 again it was a sell-out. COVID-19 can’t fore too long. Watch for updates. improvements at the local Golf Course people in the Community Centre would stop this! Also, one of our board members has and Ski Hill. In the past 6 years more not fly for this event, which tradition- In fact, if you are thinking you would donated her SGI rebate of approxi- than $73 000 has been donated to each ally attracted several hundred donors like to get in on the lottery opportuni- mately $285 to the RIA and has put of these groups for the purpose of capi- and bidders. Many visitors travelled es- ty, get your name on the ‘wait list’ by up a challenge for you to do the same. tal improvements at each facility. Take pecially for this fun night out, to chal- texting Maisie at 306-469-7818. There These rebates are a surprise to us all, so the opportunity to visit these seasonal lenge their old neighbour or teacher or will be a 2022 Lottery event, and only not money in our budgets. So why not facilities to appreciate what our com- perhaps even their sister or brother, 100 tickets are sold. donate it to this worthwhile cause? munity has to offer. In addition to these causing bids to soar. In true Big River The fight continued as Project Fish Each donor will receive a tax receipt supports, a ‘dream fund’ of $40,000 fashion, some who were unable to at- Derby was looking grim. And grim in the amount of the donation. 12 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com March 18, 2021 Obituary Good News ~ ~ Allan Ray LaCharity Things I learnt from hockey I got a late start playing hockey. I At the same time our boys were get- outdoors and spent much his son, Tyson and don’t think I would ever have played ting into hockey. All three of them. of his time hunting, fish- grandchildren, Ashley, if it weren’t for Dr. Steven King, who Well that made life interesting. When ing and camping. He Raydin and Sage; his encouraged my mom to let me play. I we moved to , Sask. our loved going for drives to son Jesse (Randi) guess starting in 13 and under is bet- boys continued to play and I was con- check out yard sales as and grandchildren, ter than not starting at all. The team tent watching them. well as going for coffee Carson, Colt and Dallas; I was on was called the Hay River Po- I get it when people say the rink is with his friends, with his his step daughter, lar Bears. What a time to play. We got the centre of the community. The hap- faithful dog Rocky, al- Carmella (Chad) and to go to a big tournament in Quebec pening place. I learnt some things ways by his side. Al was a granddaughter Michela; City. We drove to Edmonton and took from hockey, like learning how to take kind and outgoing person his step daughter Nicole the train to eastern Canada. That was defeat gracefully. For that matter, win- who went out of his way (Guy) and grandson some train ride. We ended up in the ning gracefully as well. I learnt that to help his friends and Odin; his brother, nation’s capital and even got into the one can improve one’s skill if you don’t neighbors fix anything Ralph (Cathy); as well Prime Minister’s office, the 15 or so give up. I learnt to respect authority. I and did the snowblowing as numerous nieces, hockey players, to have a private au- always had great coaches. I learnt to for many of his neigh- nephews, cousins and dience with him. I still have his auto- get along with others, after all hockey, LACHARITY – Allan bors during the winter other relatives. graph. like church, is a team sport. The family of Allan months. He had an ar- Allan was predeceased I continued playing hockey into ban- I saw a couple of pro hockey players Ray LaCharity sadly an- tistic side and enjoyed by his son, Rae; his par- tam (15 and under) and was finding up close. One was Bobby Orr who ac- nounce his passing on making ornamental steel ents, Ray and Caroline; some improvement. I made the sec- tually showed up in our gym class in March 7, 2021 in Shell- trinkets. He will be dear- his sister, Gloria; and his ond line and wasn’t riding the pine Hay River N.W.T. I can’t say I cheered brook, SK. ly missed by his family, brother-in-law, Leo. as much. The wonderful thing about for Boston, but I always admired Allan grew up in Hud- his friends and anyone he Private family inter- hockey was we got to travel to tour- Bobby Orr. The other one was Paul son Bay, SK, with his par- met. ment will be held at a naments. We played in some Alberta Henderson who I saw a couple times ents, Ray and Caroline, Allan is lovingly later date. Memorial trib- towns, like Peace River and Hines in Saskatchewan as he talked about his brother, Ralph and remembered by his wife, utes in honor of Allan Creek, and even got to play in Kam- scoring the winning goal in the series his sister, Gloria. Allan Sandra; his son, Dean and may be directed to the loops and Fort St. John, B.C. against the Soviet Union. I loved Hen- quit school at age 15 to grandchildren, Brandon, Canadian Cancer Soci- When we began to pastor Native derson’s passion for hockey, but also work on the railroad and Ashton and Kimberly; his ety. Family and friends New Life Church in Saskatoon, it was his passion for Christ. later continued his edu- daughter, Tanis (Joel) and wishing to send online decided we should join an NHL (no The best lessons in life are learnt by cation to become a Jour- grandchildren, Sierra, condolences may do so hit league). It was good way to connect experience. I realize people gain expe- neyman Welder, as well Kianna and Caeden, and by visiting www.beau- with other churches, and at the same rience and learn lessons a lot of differ- as teach the welding pro- great-grandchildren, lacfuneralhome.com Ar- time reach out to players we were ent ways. I’m glad I learnt some from gram in Prince Albert. He Cassie, Levi and Cade; rangements are entrusted able to recruit. There was some good hockey. purchased a mobile weld- his son Scott (Casey) to the care of Beau “Lac” competition in that league. It took us Hey, there are some basic rules that ing rig and worked in oil and grandchildren Funeral Home, Tammy a while but we did find our footing. I are taught to a hockey player. Rule one and gas maintenance and Elias, Asa and Leo; his Smart, Funeral Director, recall one year we won the B side! ‘keep two hands on the stick.’ Rule construction for many daughter, Nicole (Brady) Shellbrook (306-747- When Marlene and I moved to Se- two ‘keep your stick on the ice.’ Rule years. Allan enjoyed the and grandchild, Weylin; 2828). mans, Sask. I met a fellow who could three ‘always keep your head up.’ play goal. He asked if we could start I’m just wondering, as of late, if a pick up team. We did, we picked up these are good rules to follow as we’re some First Nation players and some ‘stick handling’ through life. R.C.M.P. hockey players. The corpo- Blessings, Praise & Worship ral attended the church and he was a Pastor David Bodvarson Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. great recruiter. Shellbrook Pentecostal Assembly

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TAX NOTICE TO LIVESTOCK LAND FOR RENT BY TENDER HELP WANTED CARD OF ENFORCEMENT CREDITORS FOR SALE HOUSE KEEPER THANKS TAX ENFORCEMENT NOTICE TO BLACK ANGUS Grain Land For Rent By Tender WANTED on farm. The family of Leslie LIST CREDITORS Can help with Boyle would like VILLAGE OF In the estate of BULLS FOR SALE RM of Spiritwood Sask. #496 MARCELIN MARY TREMAIN, – by Private Treaty. farming and must to thank all those PROVINCE OF late of Shellbrook, A good selection of SW-1-52-11-W3rd SW-27-51-10-W3rd NE-25-51-11-W3rd like farm life. Call who helped in Les’s SASKATCHEWAN Saskatchewan, deceased. responsibly bred NW-1-52-11-W3rd SW-28-51-10-W3rd SE-25-51-11-W3rd Gunnar Slemming care over the past Notice is hereby given All claims against the and fed 2 year olds, NE-1-52-11-W3rd SW-15-52-11-W3rd NW-17-50-10-W3rd 306-714-7997. 2-11 months. under The Tax Enforce- above estate, duly verified NW-31-51-10-W3rd SE-16-52-11-W3rd NW-08-50-10-W3rd ment Act that unless the by statutory declaration ready to work for Special thanks to SW-31-51-10-W3rd NE-9-52-11-W3rd NE-08-50-10-W3rd arrears and costs appear- and with particulars and you. Also develop- SERVICES the Home Care nurs- ing opposite the land and valuation of security held, SE-33-51-10-W3rd NE-26-51-11-W3rd NW-09-50-10-W3rd es and aides for their ing a pen of year- NE-28-51-10-W3rd NW-26-51-11-W3rd title number described if any, must be sent to the ling bulls for those gentle and loving in the following list are undersigned before the All Tenders must be submitted in writing by mail only: care. Without your fully paid before the 19th 30th day of April, 2021. interested for later day of May, 2021, an in- Robert Tremain use, new bloodlines B. Turgeon & Son Farms Ltd. help, he would never Box 899 terest based on a tax lien Eunice Cutting from Power Weight; have been able to will be registered against Executors for the estate Spiritwood, Sask., For all your First Class; Big S0J 2M0 stay at home. Nurse the land. Note: A sum for Box 1126, Shellbrook, SK accounting and Time; Tour of Duty; th Practitioner, Nancy costs in an amount re- S0J 2E0 2-11 Bids will close by 12:00pm March 29 , 2021. Income Tax needs quired by Section 4(3) of Resource; and Tenkink and the NOTICE TO All bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of contact: The Tax Enforcement Act Upward. Reasonably land locations. staff at the Canwood is included in the amount CREDITORS Marni L. Danberg Community Clinic. priced. Please call All bids will be under consideration for three year contract. shown against each parcel. In the estate of Lawrence Chartered Professional Louis Nelson, late of the Christopher @ West Woodland Phar- Lot 12 Blk 3 PL P5206 The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and Accountant macy in Canwood Title 115935723 $321.00 Rural Municipality of Cowan Apiaries 306- the right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Shell Lake, Saskatchewan, (306)747-3346 and Shellbrook. Lots 13-14 Blk 4 PL P5206 469-4970 or 306-469- All unsuccessful bids will be notified by telephone. Titles 128513044 & deceased. All claims 7902 18-25 [email protected] Shellbrook Hospital 128513099 $1,438.36 against the above estate, doctors and nurses. duly verified by statutory Lots 11-13 Blk 5 PL BLACK AND RED Neighbours, Robert P5206 Titles 145898274, declaration and with R & D Tax 145898285 & 145898296 particulars and valuation Angus Yearling and We’ve Got An and Carol Svendsen. $550.64 of security held, if any, 2 yr. old Bulls on Service Our Church Family Lot 2 Blk 8 PL 73PA02321 must be sent to the moderate growing Earful For You! Income Tax Prep that held Sunday Title 142418864 $4,834.51 undersigned before the Co-op Building 30th day of April, 2021. ration. Adrian or services from June Lots 1-2 Blk B PL Centre (formerly to Oct. on our front 76PA00208 Titles Thomas J. 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By Bernadette Vangool and thus creates an imbalance in the existing Soil is improved over time when covered with mulch to discourage weeds. In a smaller No-till gardening is a technique in which ecosystem. In the short term, the till method with at least 4 inches of organic material garden, planting boxes can be constructed the gardener mimics nature by adding or- results in more immediate greater productiv- which decomposes slowly and is incorporat- to easily define the vegetable beds. Defining ganic matter to the surface of the soil. In na- ity, while the no-till method enriches the soil ed naturally. However, it is difficult to ger- these areas gives you the freedom to mix it ture, leaves fall and grasses and flowers die with organic matter over a longer period of minate small seeds in a deep mulch. Mulched up a bit. For example, vegetables with large off. They are incorporated into the soil by time. soils tend to warm up more slowly in spring, seeds such as corn, peas and beans as well as millions of little creatures, fungus, bacteria No-till gardening is a relatively new phe- an advantage in perennial gardens as it pro- crops that are transplanted into the garden, and others large and small. These organisms nomenon. Traditional gardening has usu- tects plants from late spring frost damage. can be planted in the no-till beds with the work continuously to turn dead organic mat- ally depended on the till method. People For the vegetable gardener, facing an already heavy mulch. The small seeded crops such ter into nutrients which feed the new growth who grew up with the till method, which has limited number of frost free days in our cli- as lettuce, carrots and spinach can go in the of plants in the immediate area. been very successful for them, are reluctant mate, it shortens the growing season even tilled beds that provide easier germination. In contrast, the till method incorporates to change and adopt new ways. Both meth- further. For those of us with heavy clay soils, The tilled beds can be rotated throughout organic matter into the soil directly by till- ods have pros and cons and perhaps the best it may take years to “soften” the soil. your garden to discourage pests from invad- ing or manual digging. Tilling disrupts the course of action is to adopt a portions of both The major disadvantage of simply till- ing sections of your garden over time. This cycle of fungal, bacterial and insect activity methods in your garden practices. ing soils is that they do not retain moisture includes the dreaded slugs, which seem to as well. It can also lead to water runoff, re- be more prevalent as more and more people sulting in the leaching of soil nutrients, and are switching to no-till. Pick a sunny day general erosion. Tilling, while breaking up in spring or fall, till your garden and let the the soil structure, may bring the larvae of pests bask in the sunshine until the birds find beneficial and not so beneficial insects to the them. surface, thus eradicating pests by interrupt- Whichever method of gardening you decide NOTICE ing their life cycle. But weed seeds will also to embrace, don’t skimp on the inputs. Every be disturbed and given an opportunity to ger- garden benefits from copious amounts of well minate and flourish in the upcoming growing rotted manure and compost, and a good regi- TO OUR READERS season. Either method of gardening will see men of watering. Happy gardening everyone! a reduction of unwanted weeds over time, The opinions expressed above are those of assuming that weed control is practiced by the writer, a long term member of the Sas- pulling, deadheading and mulching. katchewan Perennial Society. Please take only as many Making the transition from conventional This column is provided courtesy of the tilling to a more sustainable method of gar- Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS; sask- newspapers from our newspaper dening may take some adjustments. It helps [email protected]). Check our website to define your garden beds by creating per- saskperennial.ca) or Facebook page (face- bins as need to be read. manent pathways. These should be covered book.com/saskperennial). If you’re looking for newsprint paper, please contact us and we can arrange a bundle(s) of recycled paper for your use at no charge. Contact us at 306-747-2442. Thank you for your understanding.

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Two of four planting boxes in my back yard. Photo credit: Bernadette Vangool.

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