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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 50 • Friday, March 26, 2021 Appeals board named in Pine Lodge dispute By Alan Hustak Grasslands News

The union that represents Pine Lodge employees wants the province to rebuild the old facility which burned in Indian Head in December or find a new lo- cation for the addiction treatment centre. An attempt to re-locate the centre to Fort San failed last week when the village council voted against that idea on the grounds that a substance abuse centre does not fall within the definition of a residential care fa- cility as set out in the zoning bylaws. Although the vote was not officially recorded, some media outlets re- ported that three councillors voted against Pine Lodge and that the Mayor Steve Helfrick abstained. In fact, Councillor John Naumetz said he intended to vote in favour of the re-location, but “jumped the gun” and voted no. “My intent was to vote in favour. But I made a mistake,” he told Grasslands News. Naumetz also said The Friends of Fort San, which presented its petition against Pine Lodge, made a number of misleading statements in their submission to council. “They claimed there is no room for park- ing. There is plenty of room for parking on the PCTC grounds; it has space for as many as 60 cars. PCTC has handled up to 100 guests without any problems.” ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS However, because Brad Williams resigned from COVID shot council before the vote was taken, the end result would 9HOYD6TXLUH O JHWVD&29,'YDFFLQHVKRWIURP-DFNLH.HOPDQ U DWWKHVHQLRU·VFHQWUHLQ)RUW4X·$S- have been the same. Even if the mayor, Steve Helfrick, SHOOH$SSUR[LPDWHO\SHRSOHUHFHLYHGWKHVKRWDWWKHFOLQLFWKDWZDVKHOGODVWZHHNHQG who is sympathetic to Pine Lodge, had voted Yes, a tie vote would have defeated the motion. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says COVID-19 council’s decision has contributed to a crisis which is creating longer and longer wait times, which could lead to even more drug related deaths than last year’s record numbers. Fort residents receive first vaccines “We have qualified addiction treatment counsellors cases in the provinces south east are protected by the vaccine, masks with years of experience who are left sitting on their By Alan Hustak Grasslands News zone which includes Fort Qu’Ap- must be worn, even after you have hands because patients can’t get to treatment. People pelle, Wolseley and Indian Head. been vaccinated.” are dying in record numbers and the province is not Saskatchewan’s daily pandemic Public health officials reported even talking about this,” said Judy Henley, president Velva Squite, one of the first update reports 151,507 doses of that as of Wednesday there were of the CUPE employees union. people in Fort Qu’Appelle to re- COVID-19 vaccine have been ad- 190 new COVID-19 cases with the James Archer, who now owns the old PCTC and ceive the Moderna Coronavirus ministered in Saskatchewan. It ran overall infection total in Saskatch- had hoped to accommodate Pine Lodge in the reno- vaccine last weekend says she was out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vac- ewan now at 32,181. The new sev- vated building, has said he plans to take his case to impressed by the way the Saskatch- cine which was being given with- en-day average of daily cases is up the Board of Revision and Development Appeal Board. ewan Health Authority set up its out an appointment to seniors over from 146 on March 21 to 173. There Clint Krismer was named chairman of the board vaccination clinic in the senior’s 60 at the Regina drive-thru clinic. are 147 patients with COVID 19; 125 which includes Gordon Krismer as vice chair, Cam- centre. “It was a good system, in “Saskatchewan residents are are receiving inpatient care and eron Duncan as second vice chair, and members, one door, out the other,” she said. being vaccinated as fast as sup- 22 are in intensive care. To date, Kirby Bodnard, Jeff Hutton, Dave Lang, Pam Malach, “I felt perfectly fine after the poke. ply allows, and it is happening in 640,259 tests have been carried out Brenda Lauf and Christina Krismer. I never felt a thing until later that phases so people most at risk get it in the province. So far, 420 people Pine Lodge Executive director Foster Munson says day when I went to bed and rolled first, including areas with increased in Saskatchewan have died from he remains in a “bit of quandary” because he still over and my arm was a bit sore.” risk of variants of concern,” the the infection. doesn’t know whether the building that burned in In- The clinic was fully booked on Sat- SHA says in a media release. “More As of Mar. 23, 954 variants of dian Head can be rebuilt. “The Saskatchewan Health urday and Sunday, and Squire was groups and areas will be eligible as concern (VOC) have been identified Authority is attempting to make some temporary pro- among the 100 or so who signed up Saskatchewan receives more doses. by screening in the province, 45 of vision for us, but it still doesn’t have ministerial au- for the shot. Until most Saskatchewan residents which are in the South East zone. thority to do so,” he said. As of Mar. 24, there are 79 active 2 March 26, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Understanding the vaccines and misconceptions

By Rob Paul, human body must learn how to stop clude mild fever, chills, headache, joint reaction to only one dose to provide pro- Local Journalism Initiative Reporter by creating antibodies that can fight or muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, tection from COVID-19. against it and that’s where the vaccine enlarged lymph nodes under the arm, Two doses are required. When re- comes into play. or feeling tired. As with all vaccines, ceiving the first dose of the vaccine, As Canada continues its COVID- According to the Government of Sas- there’s a chance that there will be a se- people will be provided documentation 19 vaccine rollout and works towards katchewan’s health professionals, the rious side effect, but these are rare. A of which vaccine they have received and vaccinating the general public, people mRNA vaccines teach human cells how serious side effect might be something when to return for the second dose. have questions about the specifics of to make a protein that will trigger an like an allergic reaction. All residents Even after receiving both doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that immune response without using the will be asked to report any adverse or the vaccine, people still must wear their are being administered by health pro- live virus that causes COVID-19. Once unexpected reactions to your local pub- masks and follow all provincial health fessionals. triggered, the human body then makes lic health nurse, a pharmacist, doctor, and safety guidelines. The Government of Saskatchewan antibodies. The antibodies help fight the or nurse practitioner as soon as possi- While experts learn more about the wants all residents to feel comfortable infection if the real virus does enter the ble, the government states. protection that COVID-19 vaccines pro- receiving the vaccine when it’s read- body in the future. The vaccine is given As to why two doses of the vaccine vide under real-life conditions, it will ily available to the general population as a needle in the upper arm. The Pfizer are needed, it’s because one will not cre- be important to continue using all the and has plenty of resources accessible and Moderna vaccines will require two ate enough antibodies to fight the virus. public health protection tools available to give people a better understanding of doses. According to the governments health to help stop this pandemic, like wearing the vaccine. As of now, the vaccine is being prior- professionals, there is no evidence that a mask, washing your hands frequently COVID-19 vaccine science from the itized for health workers and high risk individuals have a sufficient antibody and maintaining physical distancing. Government of Saskatchewan: Canadians, but as it becomes more read- Scientists all over the world have ily available to the general public most worked on developing and testing Covid- people are encouraged to get vaccinated 19 vaccines. with a few exceptions. The technology was recently applied There has been some concern over to this situation, but the work has been different groups potentially struggling going on for years. to tolerate the vaccine, but other than Approved COVID-19 vaccines use pregnant women, children, and those “messenger RNA” to make the body allergic to ingredients, there is no defi- Spring produce antibodies to fight the virus. It nite reason to worry—those worried due is not DNA, and has no effect on a per- to other health risks are encouraged to son’s genes. It only triggers the body’s speak with their doctor. immune response, to help it get ready Based on the clinical trials and the to fight the virus. approval by Health Canada, the Pfizer Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are 95 vaccine can be used for anyone 16 years per cent effective in preventing people of age and over and the Moderna vac- from getting COVID-19. Two doses are cine can be used for anyone 18 years of required for the highest effectiveness. age and over. The vaccines should not at There have been no shortcuts taken be given to people who are allergic to in developing COVID-19 vaccines. They any of the vaccine ingredients, includ- have gone through all the necessary ing polyethylene glycol. At this time, steps. 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YOUR TWISTER SISTER’S of private dwellings and levels of im- tage Museum once served as a train- Assorted scents. migration. All very useful informa- ing site for young men entering the NORWEX CHAINMAILLE Handcrafted chainmaille jewlery. tion for future planning. ministry, then as a nursing home Enviro-friendly products for home cleaning The census population numbers and finally a museum to keep our and personal care. also determine the amount of funds community heritage alive? that we receive from the different Walter Streelasky, Located in the Melville Advance OPEN: Monday to Friday levels of government. In 2021, Mel- Mayor of Melville 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV March 26, 2021 3 What will become of our historic churches?

By Elaine Ashfield to the old stone church, one of White- Grasslands News wood’s most beautiful buildings. Grenfell United Church Landmarks in some communities, Congregations and communities are such as the Whitewood Archives build- witnessing the effects of a decrease in ing, located on the corner of 3rd and usage in their churches. As congrega- Balfour Street, were churches that were tions get smaller and with the pandemic repurposed. restrictions, staying viable and main- This building was the first church taining the structures are becoming built in Whitewood as a Methodist concerns. Many of the buildings are his- Church in 1892, the same year as White- torical structures in our communities as wood was incorporated. An article in well. What will happen to these if the Historical Places.ca states, “Due to a doors become closed permanently? lack of financial support, and the con- In 2019, it was estimated that 9,000 re- struction of numerous other churches ligious spaces, roughly one-third of all in the area in the following years, the faith-owned buildings in Canada, would Methodist Church was closed in 1910.” be lost in the next decade. At the time, these become un-kept and deteriorating Whitewood, for a total cost of $1265.00. The Masonic Lodge purchased the CBC published the predictions by a re- from the lack of funds for upkeep. It is valued for its architecture that building in 1920 and it served as a meet- generation project leader Robert Pajot, In our area, there are several displays a Gothic influence with brick ing place for Ashlar Masonic Lodge #8 who did not know that a pandemic churches with historical value. With quoins, pointed-arch windows and pro- until 1987, when low membership forced would converge on the country, adding too many to provide history on every jecting brick detailing. It has a high the group to amalgamate with the Ma- even greater pressure to the viability of church, we are sharing the history of vaulted ceiling, oak doors, stained glass sonic local in Moosomin. many churches and historic buildings. just a few. Information on the histori- windows and interior birch and oak The Masonic Hall then became a Mu- “Neighbourhoods are going to have cal buildings that are mentioned below paneling. nicipal Heritage Property and continues multiple churches closing,” Pajot said at should not be taken as there is any in- Of interest, the cornerstone was laid to hold archives from the area. It dis- that time (2019). “Some people qualify tention of closure or repurposing but with two bottles containing copies of plays rounded windows, stained glass this as a crisis, and I kind of agree. It is are mainly historical buildings in our the Whitewood Herald, the Free Press, and arched side-windows. going to hit everybody.” communities that are of interest. the Presbyterian Record and Review The future It’s not just beautiful, historic build- and documents containing the names ings that will be lost, but also the sense Grenfell churches of the pastor, church officers, building Pajot, who was mentioned earlier in of community provided by worship St. Michael’s and All Angels Angli- committee, the contractor and officers of predicting the struggles of the churches spaces. Churches have not just been for can Church was the second church to the Sunday School as well as a sample in 2019, is always saddened when old Sunday, but for Girl Guides and political be built in the community by 1885. It is of 1896 wheat. buildings get torn down, Pajot says it’s meetings, weddings and funerals, piano the oldest church in Grenfell. Small in St. Mary’s Anglican Church was con- important to recognize how emotionally lessons and programs for the homeless. physical stature, but large in historical structed of local fieldstone, beginning attached people are to their faith spaces “It’s not just about the buildings. It and spiritual value, this building car- in 1900 and completed in 1902. This re- and that conversations about the future really is beyond the impact of the loss ries the very essence of Grenfell’s tra- placed an earlier wooden structure built must be handled with sensitivity. of a heritage building in the community. dition of “going to church”. Although in 1885 for a cost of $80.00. It displays A conversation, he suggests, every The places of faith really have been, for quite plain on the outside, the interior many donated stained glass windows town and city in Canada should be hav- generations, centres of so much of com- stands up with the best of any church. with a beautiful arched wooden interior ing at the moment. munity life. They play a de facto com- The church holds many valuable arti- design. “It ends up being very gut-wrenching munity hub role, community service facts contributed by the first families of In 1924, a lychgate (roofed gate and for the community,” Pajot said of the re- role,” Pajot said. Grenfell. The house next to the north is also called a “Kissing gate”) was built as alization that a church must be closed His predictions at that time con- the church rectory, built in 1920. Next a replica of one in a churchyard at Hes- and either reduced to rubble or revital- tinue to evolve. In rural areas, congre- north building is the Ellis Hall, built in ton, England that had been built in 1450. ized as something other than a place of gations would shrink as members aged 1904, a gift from Captain Ellis, in mem- The gate is the entry to the walkway worship. or moved away. In cities, the increasing ory of his son Percy. secularization of society coupled with The Methodists built a church in new spiritual practices has cut into tra- 1906 to replace one destroyed by fire and ditional Christian church attendance. this church is now the Grenfell United Even rising immigration hasn’t been Church following the unification of Ca- enough to offset the trend. With fewer nadian Presbyterians, Methodists and people in the pews, and less money in Congregationalists in 1925. the coffers, rising maintenance costs on The cornerstone for the building was old buildings have overwhelmed many laid on Sept. 5, 1906. In 1924 the mortgage congregations. was burned, and in 1925, the building “These places are more than just became the Grenfell United Church and places of worship, they are landmarks has served as such since. A Christian in their communities,” Pajot said. Education section was added to the rear Many churches have already been of the church in 1964. Needless to say, transferred from sacred to secular use the church has been a very important 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 as art galleries, concert halls, libraries, center of activity for the community. • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 community centres, homes and even mi- cro-breweries. Whitewood churches :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD The lack of services, due to health Two churches of historical signif- regulations on the number of people icance in Whitewood are the Knox gathering during the coronavirus, has Presbyterian Church and St. Mary’s been a hard hit on many communities, Anglican Church. many that have multiple churches or The Knox Presbyterian Church was Notice of Preparation of places for religious gatherings, but also constructed between 1895 and 1896 of have some beautiful historical sights. It brick made locally by Angus Camp- 2021 Assessment Roll would be devastating to eventually see bell at the Sterling Brickyard, north of As per subsection 187(1) of The Cities Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of Melville for the year 2021, has been prepared and is open to inspection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Calling All Friday, from March 26, 2021 to May 27, 2021, excluding holidays. Melville A bylaw pursuant to Section 184(1) of The Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Comprehensive Any person having an interest in any property who wishes to appeal the assessment of that property to the Board of Revision is required to School Alumni fi le a notice of appeal in writing to: (Staff and Students) Secretary to the Board of Revision – City of Melville P.O. Box 1240, The Melville Comprehensive School has begun planning for our 430 Main Street Melville, Saskatchewan, S0A 2P0 50th Anniversary Celebration on or before 4 p.m. on the 27th day of May, 2021. in the spring/summer of 2022 and we are needing your help. Kim Weber, Assessor If you are interested in assisting with the planning/organizing City of Melville For further information please contact Kim Weber at 306-728-6846 or of this event, please contact the MCS main office for details on how email [email protected] to sign up for the April 29, 2021 planning meeting, 306-728-4181. 4 March 26, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Sask. RCMP introduces a new way to report crime

Provincial News to repair Spiritwood. We are excited to launch this new tool Grasslands News • There are no items involving personal identity, fire- Saskatchewan-wide in RCMP jurisdiction to provide arms, license plates or decals the public with a new way of reporting crime to our If an incident does not fall within the reportable detachments. We need the public’s help to ensure all The Saskatchewan RCMP is pleased to announce incident types, your local RCMP detachment must be crime is reported,” said Supt. Maureen Wilkie, Assis- the launch of Online Crime Reporting that was re- contacted. Crime reported online will be treated the leased March 19, 2021. same as crime reported in any other way. tant Criminal Operations Officer for the Saskatchewan The Online Crime Reporting tool will allow resi- “Since February 8, 2021 we have been piloting On- RCMP. dents with a valid email address and Internet connec- line Crime Reporting in the communities of Swift The link to report a crime online is here: ocre-sielc. tion to report select crimes online using a computer Current, Yorkton, Kinderlsey, Melfort, Humboldt and rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan or cellphone. Every crime reported to police matters! When crime is reported to police, it provides a clearer picture of the types and number of crimes oc- 330 impaired drivers charged in February curring in a specific area. This information can launch future police projects and initiatives. In addition, Provincial News your life upside down, with licence suspensions, vehi- cle impoundments, Ignition Interlock, Driving Without crime statistics are one of several components ana- Grasslands News Impairment courses and costly Safe Driver Recognition lyzed when determining officer deployment in RCMP penalties, in addition to any court-ordered fines, jail detachments and units. Last month’s cold weather didn’t put a chill on law time and driving prohibitions. The following crimes can be reported through the enforcement efforts to keep impaired drivers off the Police also placed a secondary focus on licensing Online Crime Reporting tool: road. Saskatchewan police reported 330 impaired driv- and registration in February, catching 409 suspended • Damage/mischief to property under $5,000 ing offences including 262 Criminal Code charges and or disqualified drivers and issuing 459 tickets for driv- • Theft of bicycle under $5,000 67 roadside administrative suspensions. ing an unregistered vehicle. Causing a collision while • Theft under $5,000 Reducing impaired driving continues to be a top driving without proper insurance coverage could leave • Theft from vehicle under $5,000 priority for law enforcement and SGI. Saskatchewan you personally responsible for thousands of dollars in • Lost or found property drivers have changed the culture of impaired driving damages. Even if you avoid a crash, getting caught • Damage/mischief to vehicle under $5000 in Saskatchewan. However, in spite of significant prog- driving an unregistered vehicle will lead to a mini- Incidents must also satisfy the following conditions ress, impaired driving is still the leading cause of death mum $580 fine. Driving while suspended results in an to be reported online: on Saskatchewan roads and is 100 per cent preventable. automatic court summons, and – in many cases – will • No witnesses or suspects SGI and law enforcement will focus on impaired result in your vehicle being immediately impounded. • Item(s) lost or stolen must cost less than $5,000 driving three more times this year, in May, September • Vandalized property that will cost less than $5,000 and December. An impaired driving charge can turn The Rest of the Big Four In February, law enforcement also reported: • 4,917 tickets for speeding or aggressive driving of- fences; • 402 tickets for seatbelts and child restraints 306-735-2210 being used incorrectly or not at all; and • 664 tickets for 731 - Lalonde St. distracted driving (including 585 tickets for cellphone use). P.O. Box 129 Whitewood, Sask. Email: [email protected] S0G 5C0 Web Site: www.townofwhitewood.ca

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By Elaine Ashfield obligation to the Paris tional. Appeals were filed lions in new tax revenue. an average rebate of $439 pliers of liquid fuels, such Grasslands News Agreement. That means and the cases went to the That’s why the feds cre- you will end the year in as gasoline, diesel and cutting Canada’s carbon Supreme Court last Sep- ated the Climate Action the green. In Saskatche- kerosene, to gradually pollution by 30 per cent tember. Incentive (CAI) – to make wan, where the tempera- cut the amount of carbon The ruling by the Su- below 2005 levels by 2030. In December 2020, sure taxpayers are on tures are cold and the in their product. There preme Court of Canada Canada’s carbon tax Trudeau announced a the receiving end of the roads long, the yearly will be carbon-intensity on the fate of the national has two parts: a carbon gradual hike in the fed- carbon tax revenue – not estimated cost would be reduction targets set for carbon tax may already levy on fuel purchases eral carbon tax on fuels uncooperative premiers. higher at $588 per fam- each fuel, starting in 2022 be news as it was ex- and a big emitters pro- to $170 a tonne by 2030. It also softens the blow ily. But rebates can be as and increasing annually pected to be released on gram for industrial facil- He also announced a $15 for those cringing at in- high as $883. until 2030. Thursday of this week ities. billion investment over creased power bills and There will also be an Environment and Cli- (March 25). the next decade that will pump prices.” allocation of the federal mate Change Canada “This is a very big Provinces fight go towards building up Under the carbon tax tax revenue directed to states it will continue deal,” said one lawyer, imposed tax Canada’s electric vehicle levy, filling up your gas universities, schools, mu- consultations with in- Josh Ginsberg with Eco- tank cost 6.6 cents more It was in 2019 that Ot- charging infrastructure, nicipalities, nonprofits terested parties. Details justice. The decision will per litre until April 2021. tawa imposed a price on buying incentives for ze- and Indigenous communi- can be found at canada. decide if Canada has a As the tax increases each ties, as well as small and pollution on provinces ro-emission vehicles, and ca/en/environment-cli- national system for com- year, the levy will pla- medium-sized businesses. without their own climate home retrofits. mate-change/services/ bating climate change or teau at 11 cents per litre The CAI rebate (Line change plan. All prov- managing-pollution/ if it will be left up to each Climate Action Incentive in 2022; something to con- 45110) can be claimed on energy-production/fu- inces besides Alberta, province. The government of sider if you’re weighing your income tax return el-regulations/clean-fu- Saskatchewan, Manitoba In the summer of 2018, Canada calls the (carbon) up the costs of switching and it will automatically el-standard/about.html. and Ontario have an ap- Prime Minister Justin tax “revenue neutral” be- to an energy-efficient elec- be applied to your bal- The site states final regu- proved provincial car- Trudeau’s government cause all direct proceeds tric vehicle. ance owing for the year lations will be published bon-pricing system that passed the Greenhouse of the program go directly Those who heat large or added to any refund in late 2021, with the com- Ottawa deems equivalent Gas Pollution Pricing back to residents in the homes and drive fre- you are entitled to. ing into force of the reg- or better than the federal Act, dubbed the carbon provinces where the fed- quently will be paying ulatory requirement in version. Saskatchewan, Stage Two tax, as part of a 2015 eral system was forcefully more under the plan. December 2022. campaign pledge to put Ontario and Alberta all adopted. The Climate Ac- Residential natural gas Another stage to- a price on pollution. The went to court arguing tion Incentive (CAI) re- customers can expect a wards climate change is bill gave his government that the Greenhouse Gas bate was developed for charge of $0.0587/cubic the Clean Fuel Standard the authority to imple- Pollution Pricing Act the residents of Ontario, metre this year and (CFS) that the Canadian LANDFILL )25748·$33(//( ment a carbon pricing imposed by the federal Manitoba, Saskatchewan $0.0783 starting April Taxpayers Federation system for provinces that government was uncon- and Alberta. 2021. currently is petitioning :,17(5+2856 do not have an adequate stitutional as this was One explanation of the The rebate payments against. • November 1 to April 30 • carbon pricing model of provincial jurisdiction. rebate was described in will increase over time The Clean Fuel Stan- Monday to Friday their own. The tax started In 2019, appeals courts an article on a Canada and vary between prov- dard (CFS) requires sup- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at $20 per ton in 2019 and in Saskatchewan and Drives online page where inces and household size. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. will rise $10 per ton each Ontario determined the it was stated, “For the The government esti- Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays Published Fridays Minimum Load Charge is $10 year until reaching $50 policy was constitutional provinces which refused mates an average yearly We now Accept: per ton in 2022. and in February 2020 the to adopt the carbon tax, cost of $357 for a house- JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD The goal, in part, is Alberta Court of Appeal Trudeau wasn’t about hold in Ontario, for ex- 1-844-GNG-NEWS for Canada to meet its said it was unconstitu- to reward them with bil- ample. However, with

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“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” Various answers won’t end the pandemic

Everyone is looking for answers – answers on the have answered us with a real mixture of actions that made requesting, “Moving as many workers as possi- end to COVID-19 restrictions, answers on implementing have affected our lives for over a year, all in an effort ble to “work from home” arrangements, particularly more COVID-19 restrictions, answers on the recovery to provide positive answers or probably better defined in the civil service and Crown sectors,” would get the of the economy and the return to normal for people of as predictions. same unhappy response from me as I am giving now – I the world. Have the answers changed things in the past year? hate to disappoint you but the rest of our population, Well, we are getting answers it appears but that Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem they have and especially whether they are civil servants or Crown employees, doesn’t mean we will necessarily or even eventually ex- in our area of the country. are just as important and deserve the same targeted perience these responses. We have to remember that an So now, the same politicians that were blaming the support and initiatives as your requested ‘particularly answer is defined as when we say or write something parties in power for what actions that had previously civil servants and Crown employees.’ That statement to deal with or as a reaction to someone or something. implemented (and then were loosened to appease those definitely qualifies as a bad answer to a rapidly increas- Answers are merely responses and these can change. hollaring) are now once more asking for the same ac- ing problem. Our positions of employment should not Answers are predictions or summations of facts and as tions to be forced on people again in Regina and area. guarantee any special circumstances during a health we are seeing during this pandemic, these things can So what is the answer? crisis that is affecting every individual in some way or change. Answers are not guarantees. Reduce household bubbles in areas showing higher form during this pandemic. Federal politicians, provincial politicians, scientists, positive cases? Move bars and restaurants to delivery There is no answer to what will bring an end to the doctors and professors or authorities in each their own and take-out only? These suggestions don’t seem to be pandemic. There is no answer to when we will see a re- department of expertise can give all the answers they hitting the areas of higher transmission that are being turn to normalcy. There is no answer to how our future want but there is not one of them that can guarantee defined as areas where people continue to go to their economic recovery is going to be. But there are lots of the outcome to any one thing. They can predict but they places of employment while disregarding any indica- predictions and lots of politics being played. cannot guarantee. tions that they may be carrying COVID-19. What about I cannot answer if I even believe in half of what we People hollared for safety from the coronavirus so the big box stores that definitely also have groups of see written (answers). They are responses to what we health regulations and shut-downs were implemented. people and probably cannot keep up with the regula- are dealing with at that given time. But until some People hollared for a return to sanity from loneliness tions to stop customer transmissions due to the volume form of guarantee can be provided about being safe and economic grief from regulations so regulations were of people who visit them daily? Can we really target any from COVID-19 and especially the new variants that are re-evaluated and opened somewhat. one area as needing restrictions? emerging, we just have to listen and do what the powers People hollared for a cure so vaccines were pushed At this point, I also am going to provide a response that be are suggesting as hopefully the best answers to and are now being given. Are they the answer? to the news release written by the New Democrats call- staying healthy while they look for more answers to The responses to the ‘hollaring’ of people have been ing for a short-term circuit breaker in Regina. Any po- bring an end to the pandemic and a start to recovery. a mixture of everything it seems. The powers that be litical party that shares the statement that your party - Elaine Ashfield Moe aims to confine lockdown to Regina By Murray Mandryk ence. Political columnist “We have a higher concentra- tion of variants than anywhere else in Canada.” Regina is now under a COVID- It was a grim and uncomfort- 19 lockdown, not unlike the one able admission for Moe to make the entire province was experienc- — especially given the hope that ing exactly a year ago. mass vaccinations would allow It is something Premier Scott Saskatchewan to get through the Moe vowed he would never do — waning days of this pandemic. a commitment he made just days Unfortunately, the reality for before the October vote when daily Regina is a growing fear of run- cases in the province were in the ning out of ICU beds from the new single digits and there had only variants’ fast-pace spread. been a total of 25 deaths. Some of Moe’s tough new mea- But rather that condemn the sures are things the province move —unpopular with those in hasn’t seen in a year — the clos- running businesses or within his ing of indoor dining at restaurants political base, regardless where and bars except for takeout orders, in the province where they live — restrictions on households to their Moe should be credited for making immediate residents only with no Beach, Lumsden, Craven, Edenwold, White Let is be clear that Moe’s unpopular mea- the tough decision. visitors and limiting outdoor gath- City, Balgonie, Kroneau, Davin, Gray, Rice- sures may need to be applied elsewhere. At Unfortunately, new variants erings to no more than 10 people. ton and Lajord. this point, we really don’t know. hammering Regina made this a Theatres, bowling alleys, ar- Essentially, Regina is now experiencing Those tracking variants now see num- decision he had to make. cades, museums and libraries that the lockdown Moe vowed would never hap- bers in south central and southeast Sas- In fact, the day Moe announced had been re-opened in Regina were pen. katchewan that were similar to Regina’s the strict new lockdown-like mea- ordered closed. Given that Moe has shown he’s not ex- numbers a week or two ago. This only sures for Regina, the capital city And religious services in Re- actly inclined to give in to the wishes of the heightens the fear that new variants could was accounting for 763 of the 891 gina were capped at 30 people until NDP Opposition or some public health crit- spread from Regina to not only these areas new variants cases in the prov- April 6, meaning that traditional ics who were clamouring for such a mea- but virtually every area in the province. ince. Easter services would again be se- sure, this very likely was a last resort. But here is the good news: While both That day, Regina was also ac- verely limited. The Premier said he was following the the spread within the city has been dra- counting for 91 of the 150 new Moe even went one step further advice of the province’s Chief Medical matic, we are still only talking about a Re- cases in the province; 755 of 1,422 in at least one area — recommend- Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. gina outbreak. of the province’s active case. ing that Reginans only travel for So the question for many worried people There are those who argue Moe could “The concentration of the vari- essential reasons. The stay-at- elsewhere in the province is a simple one: have and should have acted faster, but by ants in Regina is quite high and home recommendation was even Who after Regina might be next to face a acting now, it might be possible that the that is why we are coming forward extended to the neighouring com- lockdown? outbreak will be confined to Regina. with a number of tools at our dis- munities including, Pense, Belle Well, the good news — at least hopeful — That surely is the hope. posal,” Moe said at a press confer- Plaine, Grande Coulee, Regina is that it may be no one.

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By Brian Zinchuk to determine when testing is appropri- Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ate and will work with parents and care- By Patricia Hanbidge givers to ensure consent is in place. A positive test requires confirmation The Easter Lily Saskatchewan K-12 schools across the by a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) province are currently being shipped test provided by the Sas-  9>'!6683!$, !9;'8T;,'$,!8!$;'8f 9;!-2-2+;,'>,-;'*3>'89W,'2!1!f 100,000 rapid tests. Rapid katchewan Health Au- -9ধ$9@1#3£3(;,' !9;'8-£@#'+-29;3 ;<8'*3>'89;!8;9;3>-;,'8!đ'8-;968-1'T testing for COVID-19 in grace our shops and homes. We have $<;-;3ø;31!0';,'6£!2;138'!ħ8!$f thority. 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The lily will thrive near a window in COVID-19 is being im- Party has been calling for ence of COVID-19.” ;'8-£@#<£#9>'8''?638;'&;3;,'2-;'& #8-+,;T-2&-8'$;2!;<8!£&!@£-+,;W !9;'8£-£f plemented by the Sas- ;!;'9(831!6!2W38£&!8 '£-1-f -'968'('813&'8!;'£@13-9;T>'££f&8!-2'& repeatedly, as recently as - Education Minister Dustin Duncan katchewan Ministry of 2!;'&;,'&'6'2&'2$'32!6!2'9'f683f soil. Water the plant thoroughly when the late last week. Education and the Minis- &<$'&#<£#9!2&$311'8$-!£#<£#683&<$f soil surface feels dry to a light touch, but “A rapid testing pro- ধ329,-đ'&;3;,'WW3&!@3='8ŽŒ6'8 !=3-&3='8f>!;'8-2+W (;,'63;-9>8!66'& try of Health, in collaboration with the gram in schools is another excellent tool $'2;3(!££#<£#9+83>2(38;,'63ħ'& -2&'$38!ধ='(3-£T#'$!8'(<£23;;3£';;,' Saskatchewan Health Authority. to help monitor the presence of COVID- !9;'8-£@1!80';!8'683&<$'&#@/<9; plant sit in trapped, standing water. For ten farms in a narrow coastal region #'9;8'9<£;9T8'13=';,'6£!2;(831&'$3f 19,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan NDP response 9;8!&&£-2+;,'!£-(382-!f8'+32#38&'8W 8!ধ='63;938$3='89T;!0'-;3='8;,'9-20 said in a release. “The safety of stu- Official Opposition Critic for Educa- ,'683&<$ধ323($329-9;'2;T,-+,7!;'8;,383<+,£@<2ধ£>!;'89''69 dents, teachers, and school staff is our tion MLA Carla Beck said in an emailed £-£@#<£#98'7<-8'996'$-)$$£-1!ধ$$32&-f out of the pot’s drain holes to completely government’s priority, and school staff statement on March 22, “We called for ধ329T>,-$,/<9;,!66'2;3'?-9;-2;,-9 saturate the soil. Allow the plant to air for and students have done an excellent job this because we spoke to many con- 8'+-32!6;£@;'81'&;,' !9;'8-£@!6-;!£ !('>1-2<;'9!2&&-9$!8&;,''?$'99 of the World. The Easter lily bulbs must water before replacing it back into its in helping to prevent transmission of cerned school boards, teachers and par- #'$<£ধ=!;'&-2;,')'£&9(38;,8''T!2& &'$38!ধ='63;$3='8W the virus.” ents and it’s good to see the government 931'ধ1'9(3<8@'!89T#'(38';,'@!8'  ;-9='8@&-ă$<£;;3(38$' !9;'8£-£-'9 Teachers and school staff are not ex- finally taking action, but the fact is it 8'!&@;3#'9,-66'&;3$311'8$-!£+8''2f -2;3#£331!9'$32&ধ1'W,!;@3<$!2 pected to administer the tests. should never have taken this long. These ,3<9'+83>'89W,83<+,3<;;,!;ধ1'T;,' do is plant them outside in the spring and “Our goal is the health and safety tests have been sitting on government #<£#9!8'2'='8&381!2;!2&8'7<-8'$32f ;,'@1!@#£331!+!-2-2;,'(!££W,'@8'f of all Saskatchewan residents,” Health shelves going unused since December. 9;!2;$!8'!2&!ħ'2ধ32;3!99<8'9<6'f 7<-8'!£3$!ধ32>-;,#8-+,;£-+,;T>'££f rior quality and cleanliness. Each bulb is &8!-2'&93-£;,!;-98-$,-238+!2-$1!ħ'8W Minister Paul Merriman said. “This ad- If the government had acted immedi- ,!2&£'&<6;3‹‡ধ1'9#'(38'-;-98'!&@ ,'@2''&931'9,'£;'8(831'?;8'1' ditional measure gives us another tool ately when they received these tests, to be shipped. The Easter lily bulbs are heat or wind. They will not survive our to monitor school environments and we might have been able to contain the harvested in the fall, packed and shipped prairie winter. take further steps to protect the health spread of variants in our schools much to commercial greenhouses where they If you do desire a lily for your garden and safety of staff and students if nec- sooner. The reality is Premier Moe and !8'6£!2;'&-263;9!2&(38$'&<2&'8$32f that is quite similar to the Easter lily but Prairie hardy then there are a couple of essary.” his government have taken a reactive ;83££'&$32&-ধ329;3#£331(38;,' !9;'8 ,3£-&!@W,'$<£ধ=!8139;>-&'£@+83>2 $,3-$'9W-£-<1£32+-*38<1Y23><''2Z The rapid antigen tests use a short approach to protecting our teachers and today is ‘Nellie White’. #£3319-21-&;3£!;'9<11'8T-9='8@9-1f nasal swab and can be administered by students rather than a proactive one. When purchasing an Easter lily, look ilar to the Easter lily but has slightly lay people who have completed a train- The reason schools across the province (38,-+,7'££f#!£f £!8#<;,!9#£3319;,!;!8'!2-$'93đ with their local medical health officers !2$'&!2&683638ধ32!£-29-A'f23;;33 6-20$3£3<8W,'@9''1;39<8=-='3<8$£-f controlling the new wave of variants.” tall and not too short. 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Whitewood, SK www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV March 26, 2021 9 Gene Hauta How do insects survive winter? It’s A Strange World In Arizona, Brandon Soules, 19, apparently re- By Emily Jane Fulford woods in winter and see ally didn’t want to go to work. The Coolidge Police Grasslands News any insect moving around Department says officers received a call about an in sub-zero temperatures, injured man going in and out of consciousness. the chances are it has an With all the warm Soules was on the ground with his hands bound AFP.” weather and melting behind his back and a belt and bandanna shoved So while it may have streets of March, it’s in his mouth. He told the cops that two masked seemed like an ice age hard to believe that the men grabbed him and knocked him unconscious, this February, it may not area was under a harsh before driving him around and dumping him. The winter cold advisory just have been cold enough to whole sordid tale fell apart, due to inconsistencies. a month ago. It can some- freeze the fleas off a dog’s None of it was true! He now faces a charge of times be hard to believe back after all, at least not false reporting to law enforcement, and he lost that anything could sur- snow fleas. his job at the tire shop. vive the temperatures The Canadian Insti- Is cancel culture out of hand again, regarding that occur in Saskatche- tutes of Health Research Dr. Seuss books that were being banned? Well, wan during the winter. have approved additional it turns out that six of his books will no longer be However, as it turns out, funding to work on under- published at the urging of his estate. It was felt there are some organisms standing the mysteries of there was some content that could be perceived as that are able to survive in these antifreeze proteins racist. It is believed this is a way to show that we which could lead to major a frozen state, and find- realize the heritage that many of advancements not only in ing out how they are able 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 us came from, but now we have medical science but also to do that is taking one Frozen in time learned we can do better. in farming. giant leap from science Dr. Peter Davies, shown here demonstrating how A Seattle woman, who “Potential applications fiction to nonfiction. VQRZÁHDVFDQVXUYLYHEHLQJIUR]HQLVSDUWRID needed a new hobby, bought could include giving field They’re called anti- UHVHDUFKSURMHFWWKDWPD\VLJQLÀFDQWO\FKDQJHKRZ a crochet kit at a thrift store crops enough AFP to pro- freeze proteins (AFP) and and called 911 when she found ZHDWKHULPSDFWVIDUPLQJ tect them from a few de- although it may sound a suspicious item encased in like a cute name, it is grees of frost,” explains yellow rubber with ‘100 per actually an accurate de- tried freezing a cucumber growing and causing Davies. “You could plant cent’ written on it. The scription of a protein or a head of lettuce you damage inside organ- a bit earlier and keep mysterious package con- string found in some in- will have seen the nega- isms,” said Davies. “In crops in the field a little tained cocaine. It is not sects, bacteria, and micro- tive results of what hap- fish, large ice crystals bit longer. It means you organisms. How it works pens when ice crystals can block blood vessels; play chicken with the clear how the drugs ended is that the proteins pre- form during the freezing in plants, expanding weather, but there’s real up in the kit. vent the organisms from process and how impossi- crystals can burst tissue potential to avoid some While some children are terrified when adults freezing or help them sur- ble it is to reverse them. or cause dehydration frost damage.” play the “I’ve got your nose” game, a man who vive while frozen. The solution requires a by drawing water out of Needless to say, any- reportedly wants to turn himself into a “black It’s difficult to de- non-toxic form of preven- nearby cells.” body who tried planting alien” wouldn’t miss it one bit. A man from termine exactly when tion and that’s where the Davies and his col- a garden in Melville last France has a goal to turn himself into ‘a black mankind started day- AFP’s come in. leagues did some dig- summer and didn’t re- alien”. He went to Spain to have his nose surgi- dreaming about the con- Dr. Peter Davies, a ging into why and how member to cover it up cally removed. Anthony Loffredo, 32, has had a cept of being frozen and professor at Queen’s Uni- the proteins would have on Labour Day could slew of cosmetic procedures to transform himself then waking up many versity and Canada Re- evolved in various crea- have saved a lot of their into a black alien, which included having his centuries later in a fas- search Chair in Protein tures. They found out investment. With such a upper lip removed and his entire body, includ- cinating new world. The Engineering, has been that four of the AFPs short farming season, the ing his eyeballs, tattooed. Google his name to see idea has been used in a studying AFP’s for almost were present in fish, and future of AFP research one strange-looking creature. number of books, televi- 40 years. His most recent that the Earth’s climate could be a game-changer Kids skin their knees all the time, only to be sion shows, movies, and research project, done record showed the AFPs for protecting crops. fixed by a Band-Aid and a hug. Unfortunately, that even legends such as the in conjunction with The began during the ice ages. doesn’t always cure the problem. In California, many who believe Walt University of Saskatche- “If there’s no ice in the Beauden Baumkirchner, three, skinned his knee Disney himself to be wan, made headlines in ocean, there would be no and eventually underwent at least 18 sur- stored in a frozen state The FEBS Journal. This reason for fish to have LOOK geries. Beauden’s parents used an antibacterial below a ride at the theme study continues to build AFP. But about 20 million spray on the wound, then applied a Band-Aid, and park. However, there has knowledge about AFP years ago, the start of the HERE! Beauden got back on his bike. Doctors figure that always been a bugaboo structures, their function, recent ice ages, fish began You just proved even at some point, maybe when the kid was playing in that stands between this and evolution. to evolve these proteins,” small ads get noticed. the dirt, a vicious ‘garden-variety staph’ bacteria intense human desire “No matter the host, said Davies, who found 1-844-GNG-NEWS entered the knee. He suffered multiple symptoms, for self-preservation; ice AFPs bind to ice crys- similar proteins in snow DGV#JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD and got progressively worse. “As terrible of a crystals. If you’ve ever tals to prevent them from fleas. “If you go out to the year as 2020 has been,” said his mother Julianna, “humanity has been the best in our eyes.” She was making reference to the medical team and the $160,000 that was raised for the boy. A British teen was having medical issues, ex- periencing stomach pains and passing out twice. At the hospital, it was discovered that she had two Store rare conditions. A CT scan showed the patient had a “grossly distended stomach,” as well as a rip in For everything OUTDOOR! the stomach wall as a result of a trichobezoar (i.e., a giant hairball) that was 19 inches long. An operation revealed the hair mass was so big that it “formed a cast of the entire stomach.” It was deter- mined she suffered jointly from trichotillomania, a See our store today! hair-pulling disorder, which involves eating one’s hair. If the hair gets tangled and trapped in the in- Start you next outdoor adventure testinal tract, it is an even rarer, sometimes fatal condition called Rapunzel syndrome. Doctors hope >-;,<9R';T$!16-2+T)9,-2+T the girl will be fine. ,<2ধ2+9<66£-'9!2& W It might be better if the poor soul near New Haven, Conn., who sold an old bowl for $35 at a yard sale last year never finds out about this. 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Eirelyn was an organ donor and her death “saved the world for five individuals.” 306-735-2560 Keep reading between the lines, looking for pos- itive stories… 10 March 26, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

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By Emily Jane Fulford the health and safety of the munities and municipalities to workshops to thousands of op- bution, wastewater treatment, Grasslands News members of the community. access this important training erators across the Prairies,” and wastewater collection. In March, Parkland College and benefit from ATAP’s ex- said ATAP Manager Andrew While Melville’s improvements teamed up with ATAP Infra- pertise.” Stevenson. “Our experience, to water treatment infrastruc- It may be a convenient co- structure Management Ltd. ATAP will be bringing to the from performing the same ture may play a major role incidence but The City of Mel- and are all set to create a train- table their background in en- hands-on services onsite daily in the local demand for these ville and Parkland College may ing program capable of ensur- gineering, an established cur- that we teach about, allows our skills, there is also a growing have a match made in heaven ing that local communities riculum, as well as top-notch instructors to transfer that re- need for this type of training when it comes to water treat- would never have a shortage of instructors while Parkland al-life knowledge back to the in many towns as well as First ment. While the city has just qualified individuals available will be combining with that students. We are excited to Nation communities. Munici- received funding for waste- to maintain a safe and secure their innovative learning man- be partnering with a premier palities all across the prairies water and drinking water water supply system. agement system, instructional organization in Parkland Col- have shown to have a grow- infrastructure improvement To make it official, Park- design experience, as well as lege.” ing need in the area of water projects on local systems, the land and ATAP then signed a the IT support necessary to en- The new program is set to stewardship. Organizations college announced this month partnership agreement. They sure it all runs smoothly. launch in the fall of 2021 and interested in this training are that they will be launching a agreed that they would pro- “Over the past 20 years, the majority of the courses also being invited to submit program aimed at training stu- vide training in Class 1 Water ATAP has instructed cer- will be focused on the topics of requests in advance to the dents on how to operate waste- and Wastewater Operator tification courses and CEU water treatment, water distri- school. water systems and provide courses across the provinces maintenance to them. of Saskatchewan and Mani- Water and wastewater op- toba. These courses will be erators are important in the delivered in such a way that overall maintenance of a city’s PVSD schools moving to online learning students have a flexible sched- clean water supply and it’s just ule and are able to easily at- as vitally important to ensure tend training, study remotely, By Chris Ashfield or even take part in a combi- Grasslands News nation of both. It’s referred to as the “blended model of Prairie Valley School Division’s senior ad- training” and unlike the more ministration and board have made the decision conservative in-classroom to transition ALL PVSD schools temporarily to approach, this form of educa- online learning for March 29 through April 1. tion allows people, not only to In a statement issued by PVSD on Mar. 24, the study safely during COVID-19, Division stated that, “It is important to reinforce it also makes it easier to learn that school is not closed. We are continuing ley, Indian Head and Lemberg, had already while maintaining full or part- teaching and learning online for the four days been moved to online learning until after Eas- time employment. prior to Easter.” ter Break following the confirmation of positive “This agreement is a great Schools will remain in-person for March 24 tests of COVID-19 in the facilities. Meanwhile, opportunity for the College and and 25. PVSD said they fully expect returning the school in Vibank has also had a class move the communities we serve,” to in-person learning after the break on April 12 to online learning until the end of the month due said Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh, in all their schools. The Division will monitor to someone testing positive. President and CEO of Parkland and communicate any changes or extensions to In all four communities, those considered College. “Blended Learning the health order. close contacts have been notified and instructed will make it easier for com- Several schools, including those in Wolse- to isolate for 14 days.

21034ge0 12 March 26, 2021 )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Popular eatery and gift store back with new name, new location By Sarah Pacio Preparations pro- house provides a lovely like Koa & Kkai jewelry, Grasslands News gressed at the new lo- backdrop for the bistro. created right in Moose cation, 436 Langdon Patrons can sit in the Jaw. Crescent, but city regu- main area, or on a porch The venue is also “Sherry’s on Grand” lations caused repeated surrounded by potted available for small wed- has a new name, new delays for the entrepre- plants to enjoy delicious dings and special events. location, and new own- neurs so Sherry decided fare. The menu includes Watkinson said that it’s er-operator. to pursue a different job specialty coffees, arti- a one-stop shop for wed- The popular eatery opportunity that arose. san-style soups and Aus- dings since “Wildflowers” and gift shop in Indian Finally a Grand Opening tralian toasties, as well can provide the venue, Head struggled to bounce was held at the end of as popular charcuterie food, flowers, and décor. back after mandatory November under the new boxes. Potted plants and She draws from past ex- shut-downs caused by name “Wildflowers Bistro floral arrangements are perience in the industry the coronavirus pan- & Boutique.” available for purchase, to cater these special oc- demic last year, so owner “Our Christmas sea- along with giftware. Wat- casions. Sherry decided it was son was absolutely fabu- kinson said the COVID Although her friend time for a change. She lous and we’ve had a nice pandemic has caused de- and colleague Sherry had sold the building and pre- steady flow ever since,” lays for some shipments to move on, Watkinson pared to move everything Watkinson told Grass- but things are beginning said she is grateful to be to Moose Jaw where she lands News. to improve. In keeping running the bistro with and her business partner Like the original with Sherry’s previous her own two daughters. Ellen Watkinson planned shop in Indian Head, it emphasis on supporting “I’m really happy that to re-open in September is a multi-faceted busi- other local women, the my daughters have come 2020. ness. The charming old boutique carries lines into the business,” Wat- 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 kinson said. “They have :LOGÁRZHUV%LVWUR a lot of good vibrant ideas (OOHQ:DWNLQVRQ EDFNURZVHFRQGIURPULJKW DQG and it’s fun to work with KHUVWDIIRIIHUDYDULHW\RIGHOLFDWHVVHQWUHDWVDWWKH them. I’ve got a great :LOGÁRZHU%LVWUR %RXWLTXHLQ0RRVH-DZ IRU- young staff, too.” PHUO\6KHUU\·VRQ*UDQGLQ,QGLDQ+HDG  Watkinson said that she is looking forward picnic boxes for patrons Wildflowers Bistro & to summer plans at the to enjoy at Crescent Park Boutique is open Tuesday bistro. Additional seating across the street. “You – Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be available by open- don’t always have to be and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 ing the back deck when on the main street in a p.m. More information is the weather gets warmer. city to be an interesting available at wildflowers- She also plans to offer place to visit,” she noted. bistroboutique.com SFL calling for paid sick leave

The provincial gov- to be able to get vacci- workplaces safer in the ernment’s announcement nated is a small victory long run, more needs to in Mar. 18 of paid time off for workers, and is some- be done immediately to for workers to get their thing that the SFL and prevent workplace out- vaccines highlights the our affiliate unions have breaks. Recent numbers importance of workers been pushing for,” said from the Saskatchewan being healthy and safe SFL President Lori Johb. Health Authority show 21034mm3 in their workplaces and “Workers shouldn’t have that 40 per cent of all proves the need for paid to make the choice to COVID-19 outbreaks in sick leave for all work- either take unpaid time the province have oc- ers in Saskatchewan, off work or receive a curred in workplaces. especially while workers life-saving vaccination.” “The reality is that wait for their turn to get Johb said that while many workers will vaccinated, according to the government’s de- still have to wait a few the Saskatchewan Feder- cision to provide paid months to get their vac- ation of Labour (SFL). time off for workers to cine, and in the mean- “Having paid time off get vaccinated will make time they are continuing to put themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19 Hon. Warren Kaeding PAg. when they go to work,” MLA for Melville-Saltcoats Johb said. Minister of Environment “Too many workers continue to go to work Phone: 306-728-3881 sick because they can’t [email protected] afford to miss their shift. OFFICE HOURS The government needs to Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. take action immediately to ensure permanent, paid sick leave for all workers in Saskatche- wan now. We can’t afford to wait any longer.” 2017 JEEP COMPASS Sport 4x4 | 75th Anniversary Edition ONLY 66,000 KMS Payments as low as NOW ONLY $21,998 $89 PER WEEK

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By Alan Hustak for decades Grasslands News The Water Security Agency says while the water is not toxic and is safe to swim in, WSA communications direc- An analysis of samples of blue pig- tor Patrick Boyle says it is not a good ment taken from Asham’s Point on idea to swallow the water. Pasqua Lake indicates the presence of “Children might be more at risk for a water soluble pigment found in blue getting sick because they often spend green algae. more time in the water and may swal- It is a biological phenomena caused low contaminated water by accident. when cyanobacteria get caught in the Consuming water with blue-green algae ice and freeze. “This released the blue can cause headache, diarrhea, weak- pigment into the water,” said Dr. Peter ness, liver damage, fever (temperature Leavitt, Canada Research Chair in En- over 38.5°C or 101.3°F), nausea and vom- vironmental Change and Society. “For- iting, muscle and joint pain, and cramps tunately, although blue-green algae can in the abdomen.” produce toxins, testing revealed no mi- Boyle says cattle and pets should not crocystin in the water. Instead, the blue drink the water unless it is boiled, prop- colour is what scientists describe as an erly filtered and disinfected because it “organic dye” that is actually used as a might contain bacteria, parasites and food colourant in candy and a vitamin viruses. antioxidant. It is not harmful, but is an The findings are of concern to Pasqua indication that as a result of climate First Nation Chief Todd Peigan, who change, growing algae blooms survive says he was not told that the WSA was longer than they used to. It means there conducting the tests until he was con- is extra heat in the air and the water, tacted by the media. plus more phosphorous and nitrogen “If there is going to be an impact, I from runoff that allow algae to live lon- need to know. All the people who live ger, choking off the water systems they around the lake and all the towns that 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 live in,” says Leavitt, the University of depend on the Hatfield Aqufier for their Cold blue ice Regina scientist who has been studying water, which is near the lake, should be ,FHÀVKHU7UDFH\.OHLPÀUVWQRWLFHGWKLVEOXHSXUSOHGLVFRORXUHGZDWHULQDQG the water quality of the Calling Lakes concerned.” RQWKHLFHDW3DVTXD/DNH6.RQ0DUFK Indoor dining and gathering banned in Regina and area Provincial mum number of people al- Regina and Area Work extended to those busi- throughout the province. • Wash your hands fre- Grasslands News lowed in that household. nesses impacted by this For more information quently Restaurants and event From Home announcement. Appli- on the current public • Reduce activities out- Recommendation cation details will be an- health measures or to see side of your home. Due to increased venues to close nounced in the coming the Public Health Order, COVID-19 transmission • It is strongly recom- days. visit www.saskatchewan. If you have any symp- risk in Regina and area, Effective 12:01 am, mended that all individ- ca/covid19-measures. toms, stay home and ar- the following amend- Sunday, March 28: Enforcing Public Health uals in the Regina area Reduce Your Risk range for a COVID-19 ments are being made to • All restaurants and able to work from home Measures test. If anyone in your the public health order. licensed establishments do so. Enforcement of public All residents of Regina home has symptoms, the This local public health must close for in-person • For the past several health orders is permitted are asked to abide by all entire household should order will remain in ef- dining. Take-out and de- weeks, the majority of under The Public Health best personal protective remain home until the fect until April 5, 2021, livery is permitted. public service and crown Act, 1994. Public health measures at this time. test results are known. and reviewed at that time. • Event venues includ- employees in the Regina inspectors and other en- Minimize the risk in the Testing information As of March 23, indoor ing banquet and commu- area that are able to forcement officers will be city and throughout the is available at www. public gatherings are nity halls, conference have been working from supported in their efforts region. saskatchewan.ca/gov- prohibited in Regina and facilities, arts venues, home. The Deputy Min- to ticket violators to en- ernment/health-care-ad- area including: museums, libraries, live ister to the Premier and sure that businesses and • Wear your mask in ministration-and-pro- • All private indoor theatre, cinemas, arcades, President of Crown In- events are brought into all public places includ- vider-resources/ gatherings in the Regina bowling and science cen- vestments Corporation of compliance as quickly as ing all workplaces treatment-proce- area are prohibited imme- tres, or any non-essential Saskatchewan have both possible, in addition to • Wash non-medical dures-and-guidelines/ diately. Regina and area indoor locations that had reinforced this direction the enforcement efforts masks daily emerging-public-health-is- residents may not expand limits of 30 individuals to all ministry and crown that have been under- • Maintain physical sues/2019-novel-coronavi- their household “bubble”. are not permitted to oper- permanent heads that taken by police agencies distancing rus/testing-information. All indoor gatherings are ate at this time. employees in the Regina restricted to immediate Places of worship in area that are able to work household members only. the Regina area will re- from home should work • Persons who live main at the current ca- from home. In order to alone and single parents pacity level, which is a maintain important pub- of minor children are per- maximum of 30 individ- lic services, some employ- CANADA NEEDS mitted to meet with one, uals. ees will remain working consistent household of Regina and Area Travel in their office setting. TO RECOVER OUR less than five individuals. Advisory Co-parenting arrange- Areas Affected NATURAL ments are permitted to • A travel advisory is continue. being issued for Regina This public health • Caregivers, support and area communities. order amendment and RESOURCES personnel and tradesper- Travel is not recom- recommendations apply IN ORDER TO RECOVER sons who are not a mem- mended in or out of the to the city of Regina and ber of the household are Regina area unless abso- area including: Belle not included in the maxi- lutely necessary. Plaine, Pense, Grand OUR ECONOMY Coulee, Lumsden Beach, Regina Beach, Craven, Lumsden, Edenwold, Pilot Butte, White City, Balgo- nie, Kronau, Davin, Gray, Riceton, RM of Lajord, LET US KNOW RM of Edenwold, RM of Sherwood, RM of Pense and the RM of Lumsden. Do you know something that would make Existing public health a great news story? About an event... or a person... orders continue to be in effect for all areas of Sas- or an organization. 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New Melville swimming pool still on schedule To be completed by July By Emily Jane Fulford Grasslands News

During the summer of 2020 it was never a better time for a swimming pool to be under construction as it was the year that nobody would have been able to use it anyways. Heading into 2021, the city budget has the first year of the pool replacement project on the agenda. This will be the first major reconstruction of the outdoor pool which was originally built in 1967. 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 The project is not just a redo of the pool itself, it also New pool includes replacement of the mechanical systems, deck, An artist rendering of the new Melville swimming pool which is slated to be open by July 2021. The proj- and fencing. ect is still on schedule according to Director of Community Services Chris Bruce. “The pool is currently running on schedule and budget which is great news. As soon as this snow is out of the way you will start to see action in the park,” said Chris Bruce, Director of Community Services for the City of Melville. “Contractors have been busy pro- COVID-19 doesn’t stop rec department curing the needed materials for both the pool and the poolhouse. Currently, the market is extremely volatile By Elaine Ashfield The exit will be out the curling nology inside the lounge for the which does present risk when scheduling the project.” Grasslands News rink doors. There will be restricted ability to broadcast meetings, pro- More good news, the project is on schedule and set access inside during these days grams etc. That amount was in the to be complete by July of 2021; of course, part of that but it is unknown how many exact amount of just over $6,000, while depends on the ability to secure the supplies needed As the seasons transition from days at this time. the second one was for a new play by contractors. In anticipation of this, the city has or- winter recreation interests to The normal summer trails structure in our playground worth dered in many of the vitals needed such as the water spring and summer interests, the around the ball diamonds as well over $60,000.” slide, pool liners, and the mechanical systems required continuing threat of COVID-19 and as the dog park remain operational There is another round of ap- for operation. Those items are on-route and expected to the new variants is not slowing the and this week (March 25, 26, 27) plications being accepted as well arrive in time to do the work. However, a raw plastic employees of the Whitewood recre- the Easter egg hunt is available for by the government for this grant shortage may put a kink in the plans as it has caused ation department. kids to find eggs on their own lei- beginning in May where up to a short supply of intakes and filtration baskets. While Ryan Dale, facility operations sure time that the recreation em- $250,000 can be applied for. Town these are small components, they are still a potential manager and rec director, reas- ployees will be hiding twice a day Council hopes to prepare an appli- risk to fall behind since they need to be installed at the sured council at their last meet- in various locations around town, cation that would be the most ben- time concrete is poured. ing on March 16 that projects are all for the fun of the children while eficial for the community under the In the meantime, the Saskatchewan Health Author- continuing in the facilities and the working to prevent gatherings grant stipulations. ity has been sent the design details for the project and employees continue to prepare and during the event. Richardson Pio- The rec director has also applied a preliminary review has already been completed. The plan for what may take place in the neer and Matthewson and Co. are for funding under the FCC grant for city hopes to receive the sign-off soon. Since the orig- new season. helping sponsor the egg hunt. LED lighting in the lounge at the inal design, minor changes were made such as reloca- Painting and organizing has The rec director is also continu- Community Centre. The theme was tion of the supply pipe and containment access points been taking place at the Commu- ing to fill in application grants that energy savings and this is a project which reduced costs for the overall budget. As a result, nity Centre including stock taking help with the expenses of events the centre has wanted to captivate the expenditures remain within the budget. of materials. such as this. savings on for some time now. “The project has seen the use of local contractors “The facility is ready for the “We received the (STSSP) grant The campground will be opening already. N and R concrete, and Tim Chaban have al- Vaccine Clinic that Saskatchewan last year in a value of $7,500 and I for bookings on April 15th using ready removed the old concrete basin and decking. Health has contracted the facility am working again to apply for this the Let’s Camp booking site and as N & R will be excavating the new pool this spring,” for,” Dale stated. to assist to cover losses from events Dale said “Before we know it, we explains Bruce. “The pool house renovations were The dates are still tentative but not held due to the pandemic,” Dale will be opening the pool for the 2021 awarded to Hipperson Construction but many of their could start as early as April 13th. explained. If granted, the funding season.” sub-trades are local businesses including Bert Bartake They have rented the lobby of the goes towards events as well as Dale has found time to work with (plumbing and heating) and RH Electric (all electrical rink, installed their own WIFI net- equipment such as balls, nets, etc. the lifesaving society to review all wiring and lighting). It’s great to work with companies work for their equipment and the Two applications have also been of the safety plans and procedures such as Hipperson on these major projects as they put SHA will be responsible for all take submitted for government grants and hopefully, the swimmers will a lot of effort into including the local trades which down of tables and disinfecting of under the Healthy Community Ini- enjoy the newly lined pool once the greatly benefits our local economy.” the lobby after each time it is used. tiatives. “One was applied for tech- season can begin. 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Gross Misconduct It’s rare that the Canadian Football League makes • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Tom Brady and headlines — in two countries, no less — in March, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year when there’s money and merger on the line, not to men- contract extension. The contract includes a $5 million SJHL finished for the season tion potential for salvation and/or demise, headlines incentive bonus for another drunken boat toss of the come easy. Lombardi Trophy.” The day that all SJHL fans was anticipated came The CFL, which abandoned its 2020 season due to • Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “Appar- on March 23, as the league announced it would sus- the coronavirus pandemic, was in infant stages of orga- ently after watching too many sporting events, the Ne- pend play for the rest of the 2020-2021 campaign. nizing the 2021 season when Commissioner Randy Am- braska governor is about to announce that businesses It’s not much of a surprise to anyone with the brosie confirmed that collaboration talks with the XFL, can reopen ‘at 110 per cent capacity.’ ” ability to operate a television remote control, after a hangin’-by-a-thread grid league in the United States, • Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star, on Twitter: “Curl- seeing over a year of policy from every level of gov- would take place. The XFL is fronted by ing observation: Kevin Koe, whether ernment, meant to protect the people of Saskatche- the wildly popular Dwayne (The Rock) winning or losing, often looks like he’s wan from a global pandemic. Johnson and his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. Sports Column wondering if he left the stove on.” I’m sure this result pleases all those folks who “We look forward to seeing what pos- By Bruce Penton • Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the are afraid to go out in public as well as those who sibilities our discussions might uncover, River City Renegade, expressing skepti- feel people shouldn’t be able to make decisions for and to sharing those with our fans as cism about a future CFL-XFL arrange- themselves when it comes to their own health. the process unfolds,” Ambrosie said to ment: “Maybe they’ll make a go of it It’s another example of the rules from the top ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert. this time around. And maybe Johnny coming down the pike and affecting everyone in Immediately, panic set in among a Manziel will collect as many Super some way, shape or form. number of CFL followers, who love the Bowl rings as Tom Brady.” The SJHL, like every Junior A hockey league in Canadian game and its unique rules • Quebec skip Mike Fournier, writ- the country, has been taking its cues from Hockey (three downs, 12 players on the field, lon- ing in SI/com, on one Brier game Canada in regards to every decision that’s made re- ger and wider field, the rouge, Canadian/ which began with five consecutive garding personnel, scheduling and the rules and al- import player ratios) and are worried blank ends: “I think even the card- though they’ve made the league out to be some sort that the CFL’s demise might be immi- board cut-outs were napping.” of feeder league for the Western Hockey League, nent if it casts its lot with an unproven entity such as • Alex Kaseberg again: “People are either excited Canadian college and pro leagues and eventually the XFL. about filling out their NCAA brackets for the tourna- the NHL itself, fans have watched the teams get di- Veteran CFL broadcaster Bob Irving of Winnipeg, ment or they’re not. When I told my co-worker I had luted by talent from outside the province, the likes who has covered the league since the early 1970s, has Gonzaga in the semis, she suggested I should get a shot of who Sasky will always get last pick of. concerns about the CFL’s future. “I think the CFL has of penicillin.” Personally, I’d like to see the SJHL go full rogue. been seduced by the Rock’s charisma and worldwide • Headline at TheOnion.com: “Report: Most NFL I understand that they’d never get the support popularity,” said Irving. “There is no harm in the CFL teams just 1 or 2 overpriced free agents away from Super from Hockey Canada that they currently receive, listening to what The Rock and his group have to offer, Bowl victory.” but would that necessarily be a bad thing? but if these talks lead to a merger, my worst fears will • Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe, via Twitter, on the Remember years ago when hockey played in be founded. The things that make the Canadian game death of middleweight icon Marvelous Marvin Hagler: March in Saskatchewan was a big ticket item? so unique … would all be in peril and if the failed CFL “At his championship peak, he was Boston’s fifth major Can you recall the days of seven or eight local expansion to the U.S. in the 1990s proved anything, it’s sports franchise all by himself.” 20-year-olds suiting up for the Millionaires and rep- that the CFL is far better off to find a solution to its • Jack Finarelli, at sportscurmudgeon.com, on March resenting the community that gave them their start problems on the north side of the border. Hopefully, a Madness referees prepping for the pro ranks: “They cer- in the sport? successful return to play in 2021 will allow the CFL to tainly ignored enough travelling violations last night to Not only did teams have far more local represen- end this dalliance with the XFL.” demonstrate to the NBA mavens that they have that part tation in the past, they also had rules in place to One thing the XFL does have, that the CFL covets, of their officiating duties down pat.” give hockey fans the best hockey they could get. is money. Not playing games, or playing games without • Finarelli, who loves going through rosters of NCAA I’m not sure about the rest of the hockey world fans, is a killer for the CFL, which collects the bulk of teams and then playing name games, offered up this one: and its fans, but I’d certainly enjoy a return to the its revenue from gate receipts. Billion-dollar TV deals “Dajuan Harris, Jr. is a guard on the Kansas team. Too days before league changes or a ridiculous playoff exist in the U.S., but definitely not north of the border. bad he is not a twin; if he were, his brother could have formats tried to start new league rivalries. The XFL doesn’t plan to play in 2021, but is looking to- been named ‘Da-udda-juan’.” I’d certainly welcome a return to the Melville ward a restart in 2022. Whether that includes some sort • Steve Simmons of Sun Media, recalling one of his Millionaires facing off in the playoffs against the of arrangement involving the CFL remains to be seen, favourite lines from former NHL coach Harry Neale: Weyburn Red Wings, Estevan Bruins or even the There are two distinct views: 1. A lot of flag-waving Ca- “Last season we couldn’t win at home. This season we Yorkton Terriers instead of losing the lottery and nadians pray for the status quo, without any American can’t win on the road. My failure as a coach is I can’t going to Flin Flon to take on the Bombers in the involvement; 2. A lot of flag-waving Canadians pray for think of any place else to play.” first or second round because someone thought the the XFL’s involvement to prevent the CFL’s demise. Care to comment? Email [email protected] old way wasn’t quite good enough. What would be wrong with allowing teams an unlimited amount of 20-year-olds? If this pandemic has proven anything, it’s that the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is more than a farm system, SJHL won’t be returning to the ice it’s a business and as such, should be given the opportunity to flourish, the same as any business By Chris Ashfield difficult,” said Million- play in September of 2021 will continue working that exists. Grasslands News aires’ coach Mike Rooney. and having a complete with players, recruiting Sure, it might change the way players are devel- SJHL president Bill season ending with the and planing and redesign- oped for higher leagues, but by the same token, it’s Chow stated that the crowning of the SJHL ing and reshaping within The Melville Million- not like the best players are ever overlooked in the league will now turn its Champion. the organization with a aires season has offi- grand scheme of things. focus on returning to Rooney said the team plan to return in the fall. If a player is good enough and wants to climb cially been ended after the ranks, he has never required the rules to the Saskatchewan Junior change to do it for him. Hockey League (SJHL) And I realize that this isn’t the time to promote announced on Mar. 23 that they have officially Automotive and Service fighting in hockey, but it would certainly give play- ers pause for thought if they thought they’d have to canceled the 2020-2021 answer the bell more than once a game, or if they season for all 12-teams. The decision to end Directory had to answer for some of the dirty moves they inflicted on other players, knowing that they’d be the season came after protected from retribution. the Saskatchewan Gov- The only thing that gets fans standing and ernment and Ministry OW TOWING SERVICES of Health refused a re- cheering more than a game winning goal is a 24 Hour Service good scrap. Next time one breaks out, take a look turn to play plan that the Cell: 306-331-8833 around. SJHL had submitted. 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Instead, it was a sacrifi- did not hide my face from best, but Jesus set for us children to adults and be- grows out of our weak- He was tempted but re- cial death on a cross in mocking and spitting.” the example of self-sacri- yond, some folks are seen ness.” This is the case of mained sinless as God’s love for others. “I have Jesus was cut off from fice for others. as weaker and perhaps Christians who under- Son. His sinlessness or needing protection, while stand Isaiah 40:29, “God righteousness was for us other people are seen as gives strength to the weary who cannot be sinless. He strong and in no need of and increases the power of did not amass an army to any help. the weak.” gain political control. His Melville’s Churches Often, children and Paul speaks of God’s kingdom was not of this adults resent being la- power this way: “There world. 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William “Bill” Blyth Caroline (Carrie) Hauk Elvira Lysechko Obituary May 5, 1925 - March 18, 2021 Obituary Sept 14, 1918 - March 19, 2021 Obituary April 2, 1927 – March 17, 2021

It is with much sadness, It is with sadness that the We the family are saddened but also with grateful hearts family announces the passing to announce the passing of our for a long and full life, that our of Caroline (Carrie) Hauk at the beloved Elvira Lysechko on family announces the pass- age of 102 years and 6 months, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 ing of William (Bill) Hender- a life well lived. She passed after a long battle with health son Blyth, late of Whitewood, peacefully with family by her related issues. SK, on Thursday, March 18, side on Friday, March 19, 2021 Elvira (nee Norman) was 2021, at the age of 95 years, in the South Eastern Integrated born in Dubuc, Sask. on April with family at his side. Care Center, Moosomin. 2, 1927. She received her se- Bill’s memory will be for- Mom was born in the Jo- nior matriculation in Dubuc. ever cherished by his loving sephburg District, north of Elvira was united in marriage family: his four children, Allan Grenfell on Sept. 14, 1918. to Orest Lysechko on June 2, (Linda) Blyth, Donna (Dave) Smeets, Brenda (Brad) Friess She was predeceased by 1947 and were blessed with and Myrna (Scott) Shaw; his grandchildren, great-grand- her husband Philip of 59 years; sons-in-law, Ernie Rathge- one son Gray, on July 11, children and great-great-grandchild, Derek, Kari, Hudson ber and Ellwyn Parsons; three brothers, Philip, John and 1948. and Alix Blyth, Jeremy, Emily and Hannah Blyth, Craig, George; three sisters-in-law; an infant granddaughter; and Elvira worked for Eaton’s in Melville for many years until Juniper, Gage, Amaya, Sophie and Zane Blyth, James, Darci, her parents, Jacob and Katherine (Wolfe) Schlamp. she assumed a position of receptionist for her son, Gray, in Kullea, Aliah and Skye Blyth, Jason, Jannah, Randi and She is survived by her daughters, Jean Parsons and his dental practice in Melville from 1994 till 1998. She de- Jake Smeets, Kurtis, Andrea, Dexton and Myka Smeets, Bernice (Horst) Sawatzki; six grandchildren, Dale, Brent, veloped a love for petit point and needlepoint and produced Conner Friess, Brendan Shaw and Marc Shaw; his brother- Melanie, Lanette, Laurel, Mark and spouses; eight great- many works of artistry that are displayed on family walls. in-law, John Bierd; as well as numerous special nieces and grandchildren; one sister, Hilda Fuchs; and many nieces, Elvira was active with the Kinettes and K-40 for many nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, George and relatives and friends. years. Her fondest memories are of the cabin at Crooked Ethel Blyth; all his siblings, Ernie (Olive) House, Les (Laura) Mom and Dad lived in Grenfell. She was very active in Lake where she entertained family and friends for many Blyth, Florence (Ivan) Knowles, Freda (George) Beer and her church, hospital and nursing home auxiliaries, the Gren- years. Stan (Lois) Blyth; his loving wife of 72 years, Doreen (2020); fell Sunshine Singers, Friendship Club and for 40 years in 2YHUWKHODVWIHZ\HDUVVKHEDWWOHGZLWKPDQ\VLJQL¿FDQW and his granddaughter, Tricia Blyth (2014). Public Health (as child health clinic convenor). She enjoyed medical issues that eventually overcame her will to perse- Bill was born in Wapella, SK, on May 5, 1925, to George playing cards and going for coffee with friends. She always vere. and Ethel Blyth. He was the youngest of six children. Bill had jam-jam cookies on hand when the grandchildren and Elvira is survived by her son, Gray and his wife Beverley; was raised on the farm and was involved with the operation great-grandchildren came to visit and she enjoyed their her three grandchildren, Tara, Erin and Warren; and three of the farm from a very young age. After becoming engaged visits immensely. In 2014 Mom moved to Memory Lane in great-grandsons, Arlo, Anson and Carver. on Christmas Eve 1946, he married the love of his life, Grenfell and in 2017 moved to SEICC in Moosomin. The last eight years of her life were shared and enjoyed Doreen McPhee, on June 9, 1947. Bill and Doreen started Due to COVID-19, a private funeral service was held with her partner, Bob Martin, as they resided in Caleb Village their married life on the farm and continued to farm in the in the Peace Lutheran Church, Grenfell, SK on Thursday, where they spent many years of happiness together. Parkin district for many years where they raised their four 0DUFKDWSPZLWK3DVWRU*HUDOG$QGHUVHQRI¿ Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville. children. Life was good! ciating. Interment followed in the Grenfell Cemetery. Family Bill had many interests. For 57 years, he was a faithful and friends are invited to watch the video of the funeral ser- and active member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill was an vice that will be made available to the public on Go Forth in avid ball player and enjoyed both playing and coaching ball. Peace Lutheran Parish’s Facebook group. www.baileysfuneralhome.com He enjoyed dancing, socializing, travelling, curling and play- Memorial donations may be made to Peace Lutheran ing billiards. Bill especially loved to play crib, and he didn’t Church, Box 520, Grenfell, SK S0G 2B0 or to SEICC- LTC, mind skunking anyone willing to play against him. He was a Box 1470, Moosomin SK, SOG 3NO. Online condolences gentle man and usually had a smile on his face but could be may be made at www.tubmanfh.com Memorium feisty when called for. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed a good laugh. Throughout his lifetime, Bill had numerous jobs including work with SaskPower, Whitewood Rural Telephone Compa- ny, Walter Reynold’s Electric and working as maintenance engineer at the Whitewood Hospital. After the family moved to town, Bill never lost his love of farming and continued to farm a quarter section of land south of town. He had a very Larry McNaughton strong work ethic and could be found chopping wood for Obituary March 1, 1954 - March 20, 2021 KLV¿UHSODFHSXVKLQJVQRZZLWKKLVEHORYHGWUDFWRUIRUKLV QHLJKERXUVRU¿[LQJDELNHIRUKLVJUDQGNLGV%XWDERYHDOO It is with great sadness that the family announces the Bill loved his family beyond measure. He was loved and death of Larry McNaughton. Larry passed away Saturday, was a blessing to all of us. He leaves a legacy of love to his March 20, 2021 in Echo Lodge, Fort Qu’Appelle with family children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren and his by his side. great-great-grandchild. Larry Allan McNaughton was born in Indian Head, SK SCHMIDT – Darcy Robert, January The family would like to thank the staff at the Whitewood 1972 - March 2019. Community Health Centre for loving Bill like he was their 0DUFK+HORYHG¿VKLQJDQ\WLPHRIWKH\HDUDQGLI MANN – Harold, Sept. 1, 1930 - We love you and miss our won- own Dad and for the exceptional care he received over the QRW¿VKLQJKHZDVIRXQGZDWFKLQJFXUOLQJ March 28, 2013. derful husband, daddy and son, Larry will be deeply missed by his daugh- A loving heart, a secret thought every single day. past three years. Those so wishing may make donations in A silent little tear, ter, Tonya (Brian) Missens and family; his son, Two years have passed, you memory of Bill Blyth to the Whitewood Community Health Are all the things that keep you are forever in our hearts, until we Trevor McNaughton and family; his mother, close Centre, Box 699, Whitewood, SK, SOG 5CO. meet again. Mabel McNaughton; his brother, Stan (Pat) McNaughton; When Easter time is here. –Love Deb, Bronson, Matilda and A private family graveside service took place on Thurs- his sisters, Deb (Carson) and Cindy (Doug) Walsh; and For you were someone special, Mom. 8-1p day, March 25, 2021, at the Whitewood Cemetery with the Dad sister-in-law, Jan McNaughton; 11 grandchildren and three 5HY)DWKHU7RP\0DQGDSDWKLORI¿FLDWLQJ One of the very best, great-grandchildren. The pain and grief was hard to Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews WALK-IN TUBS Larry was predeceased by his father, Ernie McNaughton bear Funeral Home, Whitewood. When you were laid to rest. SASKATCHEWAN and his brother, Tim McNaughton. Our bond was sadly broken Due to COVID-19 restrictions a Celebration of Life will And for now we are apart, be held at a later date. But time they say, can help to heal Donations in memory of Larry may be made to the This ever aching heart. 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Members located was located and arrested passengers were ejected. on a grid road. This is the 80-year-old sober The intoxicated driver on an outstanding war- A minimum of 2 3-hour shifts per month rant. still under investigation. driver who reported fled the scene, but could A male reported that 5HVXPHVPD\EHGURSSHGRIIDW%URDGYLHZ3XEOLF/LEUDU\ swerving while letting not hide from the po- Updates his ex would not leave %UDQFKRU:KLWHZRRG3XEOLF/LEUDU\%UDQFKRU out a sneeze. lice dog. The driver was In October, a 41-year- his house. He had just HPDLOWRUEDUNHU#VRXWKHDVWOLEUDU\FD A 40-year-old female taken to the hospital to old male was located in called off the relationship $SSOLFDQWVPXVWKDYHDYHKLFOHDQGEHZLOOLQJWRZRUNDWERWKEUDQFKHV is facing two charges of treat his injuries. He will a ditch off of Hwy. 35, 2SSRUWXQLWLHVWRZRUNDWDGGLWLRQDOORFDWLRQVLQWKHDUHDLVDSRVVLELOLW\ that morning. Members impaired driving. The fe- be charged with driving approximately 2 miles advised it was not a po- Closing Date: 9 April 2021 male got into her vehicle while impaired and re- north of Fort Qu’Appelle lice matter and that some and drove off after being fusing to comply with a expectations were not lo- with multiple injuries, refused the sale of alcohol blood demand. gistical. including a severed left for being too intoxicated. The same night police Police responded to pinky finger and multi- An 18-year-old female attended another sin- a disturbance involving ple lacerations across his was charged with failing gle vehicle rollover. The intoxicated party-go- face/head. The aggressor to remain at the scene of driver is charged with ers leaving a residence has plead guilty and is an accident, fleeing from driving while suspended 72:1)25(0$1 highly intoxicated. 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The and vouched to take care hicle at the time can not DUHHQFRXUDJHGWRDSSO\3UHYLRXVH[SHULHQFHLQRSHUDW likes of Smith, Epping and Kidby are three role models of his family member. be confirmed as the vehi- LQJDQGPDLQWDLQLQJODUJHHTXLSPHQWDOVRSUHIHUUHG for anyone struggling with their sexuality. Police are also inves- cle was reported stolen.  6XEPLW UHVXPHV VWDWLQJ H[SHULHQFH FHUWLILFDWLRQV VDODU\H[SHFWHGDQGUHIHUHQFHVE\)ULGD\$SULO DWSPWR 7RZQRI%URDGYLHZ 32%R[%URDGYLHZ6DVN6*. 3KRQH )D[ HPDLOWRZQRIEURDGYLHZ#VDVNWHOQHW The Town of Broadview would like to thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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By Spencer Kemp ket. It was our tradition Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for quite a number of years until I came to the market here in White- The future is uncertain wood and started running for a livestock market it here.” in Pipestone, Man. that Parks said the fire was burned to the ground at a big loss for their family. the start of this month. “It’s a hard day for our The livestock auc- families. The community tion in Pipestone was as a whole are all feeling destroyed in a fire on a bit of loss here today.” the evening of Monday, Nobody was injured in March 1. the fire, something Parks The fire, thought to says he is grateful for. be electrical in nature, “We’ve been very for- began around 6:30 p.m. tunate. We’ve had the when Chad Parks saw market there since 1985. what he thought to be My dad and his partner blowing snow and went bought it in 1985, then to investigate. When he we bought it out from reached the building, the my dad’s partner in 2003. flames had already begun It’s been almost 40 years. to spread. We’re fortunate to have Rhett Parks, the owner the producers we serve of Pipestone Livestock and the customers that Sales and Whitewood brought us their cattle Livestock Sales, says it all to the employees that happened very quickly. we work with and work He says the building held alongside, and many of a lot of memories for him those employees have and his family. His fa- been with us for a while. ther Gene Parks and Jim We’re very fortunate to Morris owned Pipestone have the staff that we do. 7KHIXWXUHRI3LSHVWRQH/LYHVWRFNZKLFKLVRZQHGE\:KLWHZRRG/LYHVWRFN·V5KHWW3DUNVZDVORVWWRD Livestock Sales before “We’re very grate- ÀUHRQ0DUFK7KHIXWXUHRIWKHEXVLQHVVLVVWLOOEHLQJGHFLGHG Rhett Parks bought the ful for the relationships business. we’ve made over the where dad worked. That ruled out, but nothing is encourages producers to We have some strong “It happened pretty past 40 years and we’re was his business. I’ve decided.” make a trip to Whitewood buyers and a strong mar- quick,” said Parks. “From extremely grateful that been involved in the busi- Parks says that the and auction cattle there. ket here. If any produc- the time my brother no- nobody was injured or ness for 20 years myself cattle run is thankfully “We’re always happy ers are wondering where ticed there was some- hurt in the fire, and my and this was kind of my starting to slow down for to see customers come up to go, we’re more than thing up, when he saw brother, Chad Parks, was time to shine. It’s tough, the season and they were to either of our markets. happy to see them come the smoke, in about an able to get the cattle that it’s almost like losing a able to operate through We have sales every Tues- to Whitewood. Our doors hour to an hour and a were in the barn out, so family member in the the busy season. day in Whitewood. are always open.” half there was very little that’s the most important sense that Pipestone was “The cattle numbers left. thing. Buildings, prop- almost like a home away are going to start slow- It was the first auction erty, and structures can from home.” ing down in the next market that was built out- EMPLOYMENT all be replaced but people Reconstruction of the few weeks. In a couple side of Winnipeg in Mani- can’t,” said Parks. auction building is some- of weeks, the number of OPPORTUNITIES toba back in the late ‘50s. “Things could have thing Parks says they are head at a sale will start At that time all the cat- Summer Student Maintenance Position been worse. We’re fortu- entertaining, but nothing to get very small. That tle would get on the rail The District of Katepwa seeking an ambitious and nate that in the big pic- is decided. should carry on through and would be sold at the “I don’t want to prom- the summer. self-motivated student for the summer maintenance ture it’s just a headache, stockyards in Winnipeg. ise that we are. But in In the meantime we’re position. it’s definitely a setback So Pipestone was the first saying that I don’t want undecided. We haven’t Position: May 1st to August 31st, 2021 but in the big picture market outside of Winni- to say that we aren’t. In had a whole lot of time to Hours of work: Monday to Friday we’re all still here and peg. It was a place where the next little while here wrap our heads around 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. we’re all still pushing for- people would come week we’ll be dealing with our what has transpired. Wage: $15.00 per hour Work Duties: Waste collection; Grass cutting; Heavy in and week out. People ward. So we need to be insurance company. I We’re going to be talking lifting involved for some duties (50 lbs.); Weed and would bring their cattle, thankful for that. We also don’t want to lead any- here and we’ll have to tree trimming; and, any other duties that may be and they would visit. have to be thankful for all body one way or the other talk to the insurance com- required by the Maintenance Supervisor. One of my fondest the emergency response but I do want to say that pany and they’ll have to services such as the fire- Applicant: Must have a valid driver’s license and be memories was Thanks- we haven’t ruled any- do an investigation. We’ll comfortable in operating a riding lawnmower. fighters, paramedics and giving dinner. Auctions thing out. We’re going to get a better game plan Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 5, hydro workers. were originally on Mon- be giving it some serious going forward from there. 2021 at 3:30 p.m. day at the market and “I want to thank every- thought. It’s still just kind In the immediate future, so Thanksgiving would one who was involved in of fresh here with the cir- we’ll be closed for a num- fall on a Monday and my helping get the fire under cumstances at this time, ber of months then see Please submit resumes to: dad would be down there; control. It meant a lot and but over the next few what takes place going District of Katepwa Beach then we would go down it’s no doubt a sad day for days, we’re going to be forward. It’s hard to say P.O. Box 250 Lebret, SK S0G 2Y0 as a family and we would my family. It still hasn’t doing some talking and at this point.” have our Thanksgiving quite fully set in. I grew meeting. At this point, For those who want to or email: [email protected] dinner down at the mar- up with that place being I would say nothing is still support them, Parks

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