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VOL. 88 NO. 10 PMR #40007604 Spiritwood, Saskatchewan Thursday, March 5, 2020 www.spiritwoodherald.com New showcase debuts at Main Street Gallery

It was well worth the short trip to the Spirit- wood Main Street Galley on Friday, Feb. 28. A new show has opened called “A Journey Through My Eyes” which is displaying a large collection of work from local artist Monica Kitching. There were too many paintings adorning the walls to try to count, but each one was being thoroughly enjoyed all the same. Monica gave an artist’s talk about half an hour into the opening where she welcomed all the guests who had come out for this initial viewing. She described her journey in the arts, which started in 2003 when she decid- ed to give pencil sketch- ing a try. She referred to other mediums she has dabbled in like waterco- lours, oils, and charcoal, some of which were on display, but ultimately, she landed on acrylics as her medium of choice. The show, she said, was filled with a collection of things she has seen on her journey through life. “Every painting has a story,” she said. Whether they were scenes from home on the farm, some- where up north, or fish- ing boats out on the east Monica Kitching answering questions about her painting journey. coast, Monica has been putting down on paper ery brush stroke is so in- at one point. LaRonge in 2012 where look forward to hinting and Heather Beauchesne, what is seen in her mind’s tentional, and hot colours She described the op- she met Dean Bosch who at another show in the have outdone themselves eye. on the red rocks of Ne- portunity for the show as was the curator of the Al- future. yet again. Many in the There was a variety of vada that trigger memo- “a dream come true”. She len Sapp Galley in North The show was well exe- crowd were gushing over medium and a variety of ries and take you back to said she never thought Battleford, who told her cuted and laid out in such how lucky Spiritwood is style all about the room. a place in time. The view- when she started that she “not to change a thing. a fashion that it felt as to have such a wonderful Simple watercolour er is certainly getting a would ever get to have Keep painting.” though there was always little gallery that provides paintings of forgotten little glimpse of the world a gallery showing. This And so, she has. When another treasure around some exposure for local schooners in PEI, bright through Monica’s eyes. however had not been her asked where all the horse the corner and something artists to put their work and heavy-handed paint- A little “reflection of her first. She had previously paintings were, she gave new to look at. The gallery on display. ings of grasses where ev- personality” she mused been invited to a show in the group something to organizers, Bevra Fee More photos on page 6

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The Spiritwood High School were up against a team from of them and sent them home Junior Curling boys and North Battleford while the with a silver medal and the mixed teams had a couple of mixed team was taking on a end to their season. eventful days down in Unity team from Wilkie. Both teams In Spiritwood, the Curl- for their Regional Champion- had a couple of back and forth ing Club was a hoping place ships. games with a few large ends. all weekend with spectators Both teams had success on Unfortunately, both teams coming and going. the first day of draws, landing came up a little short the sec- Both the girls and mixed themselves spots in the finals ond day, but they still came teams were having a good the following day. The boys home with two silver medals. weekend of curling with each The Spiritwood team advancing on to the fi- High School Se- nals. nior Curling The girls team squared teams were back off against Lloydminster for at it again over the the final. They couldn’t inch weekend with the ahead, however, as the girls girls and mixed from Lloydminster took the teams returning gold medal and the spot at the to the Spiritwood provincial championship. rink while the The mixed crew was paired boys hit the road up with Aberdeen for their fi- down to Wilkie. nals. The boys had Aberdeen did get the better a good couple of Spiritwood to take home of days down in the gold medal, but Spirit- Wilkie and made wood will still get a shot at a it through to the provincial title as they are the final. Martens- rink hosting the mixed pro- The Spiritwood High School Junior Curling Teams brought ville got the better vincials next weekend. home gold medals from Unity this week.

The Spiritwood High School Girls Curl- ing Team in action against Lloydmin- Timberwolves had busy season on and off the ice ster in the final of the Regional Curling Championship. The Timberwolves wrapped up creating a better atmosphere for the players. The Senior Timberwolves their on-ice season a couple of weeks team as well as for the minor hockey could also be seen all around the ago after taking another Timberwolves. rink on Hockey Day in Spiritwood, loss to Meota in the first The home opener kicked off with a helping run activities, participat- round of the SPHL play- Sponsor’s Appreciation Supper, put ing in BINGO, cheering on the mi- offs. They kept the season on by the team to show their grati- nor hockey teams, and some of them exciting for fans who were tude towards all of the businesses were even on the bench coaching. happy to come out to the and community members that have Some members of the team took rink to cheer them on. helped provide for the rink so that some time to go play a bit of floor Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration They were also busy off there is a place to play. hockey with the grade 5/6 class at Light of Christ Catholic School Division and Living Sky School Division are the ice this season with up- The players focused on youth in- Rivier Elementary. accepting students into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs for the 2020-21 school year. Students must meet the following criteria: dates and community in- volvement this season, by inviting Assistant Captain Tyson Poulin Kindergarten: Children who are ve years old as of December 31, 2020. volvement. They started off some of the minor hockey players to described the season as a positive Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 3 or 4 years of age at the time of the year with an upgrade to join them for their pregame ceremo- one and says, “the team is looking application. Please see the LOCCS website (www.loccsd.ca) or the LSSD their team dressing room nies at home. They hoped this would forward to next season with a plan website (www.lskysd.ca) for further Pre-K criteria. at the rink, in the hopes of instill a sense of pride in the young to keep improving.” Please contact your local school for registration details. Light of Christ Catholic Schools Rivier – Spiritwood (Pre-K – Joint LOC/LSSD Program & K) 306-883-2382 R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 Living Sky Schools Hartley Clark – Spiritwood (K) 306-883-2183 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT SEASONAL GRADER/EQUIPMENT Leoville Central (Pre-K & K) 306-984-2241 OPERATOR POSITION OPERATOR POSITION Medstead Central (K) 306-342-4600 The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an experienced full time Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an Operator. The Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator experienced full time Seasonal Grader/Equipment Operator. will be responsible for mowing this municipality’s ditches, The Seasonal Grader/Equipment Operator will be responsible rock picking, mulching in conjunction with the grader for public works operations, organizing their own schedule STRATEGIC operators, installing and repairing signs and other jobs as and work duties, have good communication skills and be able directed by the Reeve. Opportunity may be present in the to prepare and maintain reports as directed by the Council. PLANNING future to move into a grader operator position. Pay rates Wages will be between $25.00 - $28.00 per hour depending depending on experience. on experience. The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central MEETING Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north of North Battleford. Living Sky School Division wants your input of North Battleford. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and to help us develop our new strategic plan! Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of equipment including tractor, mower, rock picker and mulcher. heavy equipment including grader, dozer, buggy, tractor, All stakeholders are invited and encouraged to mower, rock picker and mulcher. attend a strategic planning session on Submit written resumes stating experience, expected wage, two references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 p.m. Submit written resumes stating experience, expected wage, March 9th at 6:30 pm in the on March 12th, 2020. All resumes shall be marked “Seasonal two references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 p.m. Maintenance/Equipment Operator Position” and dropped off on March 12th, 2020. All resumes shall be marked “Seasonal Spiritwood High School Gym. at the RM Office, mailed to the address below or emailed to Grader/Equipment Operator Position” and mailed, dropped [email protected]. off at the address below or emailed to [email protected]. The goal is to share ideas about what LSSD’s R.M. of Medstead No. 497 R.M. of Medstead No. 497 collective values should be and to identify Box 12 Box 12 LSSD’s priority areas for the next five years. Medstead, SK S0M 1W0 Medstead, SK S0M 1W0 Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position For more information contact Shannon Lessard, but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted. but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted. Communications Coordinator at 306-937-7909 or The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 reserves the right to reject The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 reserves the right to reject [email protected] and refuse any or all expressions of interest. and refuse any or all expressions of interest. March 5, 2020 www.spiritwoodherald.com Spiritwood Herald 3 Canada Post in Spiritwood holds retirement party for two

The Canada Post Staff in Spiritwood in 1984, work- Monica Kitching took ing to work as a casual em- transferred over to the Spir- before retiring in November Spiritwood hosted a retire- ing casual and part-time. In up work at Canada Post in ployee in La Ronge. She itwood Post office in 2015 of 2019. ment party at Ming’s Wok 2000, she took over as Post- 1982, working casually un- on March 1 to celebrate two master in 2000. She saw til 1990 when she became employees departure from many changes in staff, prod- a permanent, part-time the company. ucts, and equipment during employee. She took a brief Diana Tiringer started her time with Canada Post. sojourn from Canada Post work for Canada Post in She will retire this year. in 1997, eventually return- Shell Lake 50+ Club celebrates birthdays David Jensen, Shell Lake Seniors Thursday afternoons during the season... Once again the Shell Lake Fifty Plus the bonspiel is close to the end of the sea- gathered to celebrate recent birthdays and son in early March. Tuesday evenings year anniversaries. round at 7:30 p.m. there is Kaiser. Our We gathered first for a brief meeting to Golf Tournament is in August. make some decisions regarding a coming This year our club started something new Sask. Seniors Association Inc. meeting to during January and February, gathering for be hosted by the Shell Lake Fifty Plus. soup and sandwiches and games on Thurs- Diana Tiringer (left) and Monica Kitching (right) were each presented with a Games of shuffle board, cards and Tile days around the noon hour. Come check us plaque to mark their retirement from Canada Post. Rummy preceded the eating of cake. out and enjoy some time with us. The Grandbergs, the Jensens, and the Weiers celebrated anniversaries, while Sandra Howard, Peggy Dafoe, Sylvia Jen- SARCS sen, and Jean Burka celebrated birthdays. Delicious cake and cupcakes topped with Spiritwood Area Recreation, Culture and Sport Inc. ice cream and strawberries were made is now accepting requests for the and served by Gladys Simonar and Sandra “Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant” Lang. Once again the Fifty Plus Club encour- Non-Pro t Community Sport, Culture and Recreation Programs ages people to come out and see what we Programs running from: April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021 are all about. Our Club tries to provide in- Deadline to apply: must be received by April 1, 2020 teresting activities for its members and for Funding requests can be picked up at: the community. Town of Spiritwood Of ce or Rec Of ce We organize Senior Curling Tuesdays and Left to right: Peggy Grandberg, Ken Grandberg, Sandra How- Box 461 Spiritwood, SK S0J 2M0 ard, David Jensen, Peg- gy Dafoe, Sylvia Jensen, Questions: Call 306-883-2161 or [email protected] R.M. 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It certainly seems scary out But, contrary to the popular there, with scarcely a day going by narrative that our streets are in which there aren’t reports of a JORDAN quickly devolving into lawless- family member, friend, or neigh- ness, crime rates are, for the most bour being burglarized. And, on TWISS part, decreasing. the surface, Statistics Canada ~ Even still, more needs to be data seems to point to this actu- Columnist done to speed the decline of crime ally being the case. rates in rural Saskatchewan, and In a report released in May of in urban centres like Prince Al- 2019, Statistics Canada found that rural Sas- bert, which, in 2019, was named Canada’s katchewan had the worst per capita crime sixth most dangerous city based on Crime rate in the country in 2017 — and not by a Severity Index data. small margin, either — with 13,829 Criminal Enter Prince Albert MP, Randy Hoback, Code violations per 100,000 people. the Conservative Shadow Minister for Inter- By comparison, the average for national Trade, who last week introduced An rural areas in 2017 was 6,210 Criminal Code Act to amend the Income Tax Act (home se- constituents, it is clear that rural Canadians Prince Albert riding. violations per 100,000. curity measures) in the House of Commons. are calling for action on this file.” Mr. Hoback’s bill treats the symptoms, not What’s more, Statistics Canada also found The act, if passed, will “make home secu- First off, it’s a positive thing to see Mr. Ho- the actual problems. It is the equivalent of that rural crime rates across the prairie rity more affordable for Canadians” by cre- back stand up in the House of Commons, as telling girls and women not to dress a certain province were worse than crime rates in ating a non-refundable Home Security Tax the elected official for this region, and try to way, if they don’t want to become victims of urban centres, being anywhere from 36 per Credit. push a solution for a very real problem faced sexual assault (rather than raising children cent to 42 per cent higher. The tax credit, which is capped at $5,000 by his constituents. who know it’s wrong to touch someone with- It’s worst of all in rural areas in northern per year, would cover the installation, main- Kudos to him for taking action. out their permission). Saskatchewan, where the crime rate rock- tenance, and monitoring of a security system However, the question must be asked: If Mr. Hoback and his colleagues were ets to 59,574 per 100,000 people (effectively installed in an individual’s home, including what will this bill really accomplish, other truly serious about combating crime, they’d meaning that every other person in rural separate structures like garages or barns. than saving folks a few dollars at tax time, have more in their playbooks than boutique northern Saskatchewan committed some “Like many constituencies in rural Cana- and giving them a little extra peace of mind? tax credits and the same old stiffer sentences type of crime in 2017). da, the Prince Albert riding is being ravaged Yes, saving money is never a bad thing, for offenders. For as alarming as these numbers are, one by increasing crime rates,” Mr. Hoback said and we could all use more ways to rest easy Instead, they’d start with improved men- key piece of the Statistics Canada report was in introducing his bill. “Through the town in this fast-paced and stressful world. tal health and addictions services, and a real glossed over in much of the news coverage of halls I have hosted and attended, and from But Mr. Hoback’s bill will do nothing to strategy to stop crystal meth from flooding it: crime rates are still on the decline. the many discussions I have held with my combat the crime he says is “ravaging” the this region. Gormley: Welcome to post national Canada In 2015, newly minted Canadians -- to a common of less carbon-dioxide in- that the dispute be fixed gested blockades come down to be axed by the Trudeau Prime Minister Justin purpose or strives to unify tensive LNG to replace coal’s by “dialogue, negotiation, and the law be enforced. Cabinet, Teck Resources Trudeau, in an unguarded us behind an ideal. higher CO2 emissions and alignment, engagement, and Three days later a humbled withdrew its Frontier oil moment with the New York Intermittently since atmospheric pollution. consultation”. Trudeau made the same de- sands expansion, along with Times, glibly declared “Can- 2012, near B.C.’s Morice There are two reasons As the blockage of the CN cree but, as expected, it has $21 billion dollars in spend- ada is the world’s first post- River, blockades have been that Justin Trudeau bears mainline near Belleville, since been largely ignored. ing, 2,500 permanent jobs, national state”. erected by a tiny group of responsibility for the grow- Ontario,paralyzed passen- National Post columnist and $70 billion in tax rev- He described Canadians’ Wet’suwet’en hereditary ing activism, barricades and ger and freight service and Jon Kay has observed that enue. This pushes to $120 “core values” as openness, chiefs opposing Coastal Gas- contempt for law. First, his resulted in many layoffs recently Canada’s identity billion the value of resource respect, compassion, will- Link’s natural gas pipeline, non-stop campaign of piety, (1,500 railway employees has transformed to a coun- projects cancelled in the last ingness to work hard, “being despite all 20 elected bands virtue signalling, grand- alone) Trudeau supported try convinced that we are “a three years. there for each other”, and along the pipeline route sup- standing and lecturing us on the police decision to “keep genocide state”. Canadian Given the events of recent seeking equality and justice. porting it, including the five the holy troika of Indigenous the peace” by ignoring the media, academic and politi- days, who does not believe But Trudeau stated “there is Wet’suwet’en bands under reconciliation and “balanc- enforcement of criminal, cal elites, Kay rightly points this is merely a rehearsal for no core identity, no main- the Indian Act. A band- ing the economy with the railway and trespass laws, out, are obsessed with the the anarchy that will come stream in Canada.” owned business and many environment”, has been a and even allowing activists narrative that we are “an if the Trudeau government- At the time, and since, it band members will work on green light for many activ- to flout Court injunctions. ugly scar on traditional In- owned Transmountain pipe- was easy to dismiss this as the project. ists to stop all oil and gas. What followed was the pre- digenous lands”, and the line extension ever tries to the undisciplined and pseu- In recent weeks, sympa- His second failing comes dictable deterioration of “whole vocabulary -- settler, lay pipe? do-intellectual ramblings of thy blockades have sprung in his anemic response to public order and respect for neo-colonial, appropria- Post-national Canada in- an unserious mind. But in up across the country. They the blockades which have law. tion – declares that Canada deed. recent days there is a darker invoke Indigenous rights inconvenienced thousands Finally, Trudeau’s return is garbage, hoping that an John Gormley is a broad- edge to this. and opposing pipelines in of people and cost the Ca- to Canada was mired in attitude of self-abasement caster, lawyer, author and Perhaps in Justin general, Coastal GasLink in nadian economy billions of inertia; the only decisive would somehow lead us to former Progressive Conser- Trudeau-land there really is particular and the shipment dollars. Absent in the early move was to bar Conserva- ‘reconciliation’.We forgot vative MP whose radio talk no core Canadian identity; of liquid natural gas (LNG) days while trolling for UN tive leader Andrew Scheer that when garbage talks, no show is heard weekdays particularly in Western Can- to China. It is difficult to un- Security Council votes in Af- from a leaders’ meeting one listens.” from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ada nothing that anchors derstand opposition to Ca- rica and Europe, Trudeau lit- because of Scheer’s “unac- In the midst of this, just on 650 CKOM Saskatoon us – from long time to new nadian shipments to China erally phoned in suggestions ceptable speech” which sug- hours before it was expected and 980 CJME Regina VIEWPOINT March 5, 2020 www.spiritwoodherald.com Spiritwood Herald 5 Report from the Legislature

The Trudeau Carbon will of provincial gov- people. Most importantly, Tax – imposed on a ernments, as they have Meanwhile, Ryan growth affords the abil- number of provinces in- done. Meili and the NDP are ity to invest in a better cluding Saskatchewan The ruling confirms not on our side. While quality of life for Sas- – is unconstitutional. that the federal gov- advocating for a carbon katchewan families and In a four to one deci- ernment has no right tax, they have wrongly communities – that is sion, the Alberta Court to impose a carbon tax dismissed our legal the purpose of growth. of Appeal has ruled on some provinces but case, calling it “a point- A growing population that the imposition not others based on less crusade”. and a strong Saskatch- represents a wholesale how some provinces The Saskatchewan ewan economy provid- HON. SCOTT MOE, HON. JEREMY HARRISON takeover of a collection PREMIER have chosen to exer- legislature resumes sit- ed the means to build MLA of clear provincial ju- ~ cise its own legislative ting in March at which 46 new schools and ~ risdictions and rights, MLA for Rosthern - jurisdiction, as written Meadow time our government add of 1300 teachers to calling it a “constitu- Shellbrook under the constitution. Lake will deliver a budget our education system, Toll Free: Toll Free: tional trojan horse” that 1-855-793-3422 This means that Sas- 1-877-234-6669 that builds on the goals equal to one new teach- ultimately could allow [email protected] katchewan has the full [email protected] outlined in the new er for every eighteen the federal government authority to implement Growth Plan. new students enrolled. to exert authority over nority opinion that was our Prairie Resilience Saskatchewan’s case to Saskatchewan’s Recently, the Govern- other areas of provin- expressed in our own Plan to fight climate the Supreme Court of Growth Plan for the ment of Saskatchewan cial jurisdiction. Saskatchewan Court of change, to reduce emis- Canada. And until the Next Decade is a road- announced $6 million The court ruled that Appeal and confirms sions and to do so with- Supreme Court rules, map for a growing in new funding to sup- the federal govern- what we have been ar- out a federal carbon we are calling on the province of 1.4 million port growing student ment cannot simply guing all along; that the tax. federal government people and a strong enrolment with the take over matters that Trudeau government The Alberta Court to cancel their costly economy with 100,000 purchase of 15 new re- otherwise fall within does not have the au- of Appeal decision and unconstitutional more jobs. locatable classrooms provincial authority. thority to impose their strengthens our resolve carbon tax on hard- Business and invest- for schools across the This supports the mi- carbon tax against the as we prepare to move working Saskatchewan ment growth over the province. next decade will cre- An additional $5 mil- ate stronger communi- lion was announced to ties. Adding value to support the province’s Wildlife Federation surprises Lyla Millar the products we export Preventative Mainte- around the world will nance and Renewal support the growth of program with funds with Clayton Young Memorial Award new industries and new helping school divi- investment in our prov- sions address infra- ince. structure needs in their Technology and inno- schools. vation will be a catalyst Our government is for growth in our core committed to meet economic centres and the needs in our class- the growing diversifi- rooms, and ensure ev- cation of our economy. ery student receives the Growth will create education they deserve. new jobs and more op- While there is more to portunities for young do, we know the way people to realize their to address class size is future in our province, to keep building class- while attracting skilled rooms and put teachers and entrepreneur- in them. ial newcomers from You can learn more The Witchekan Wildlife Federation had a surprise around the world. about our plan for a party for Lyla Millar at Papa Rene’s Pizzeria to These are just some of strong economy, strong present her with a plaque from the Saskatchewan Lyla Millar was given the Clayton Young Memo- the benefits of a grow- communities and Wildlife Federation recognizing positive influence rial Award to recognize her positive influence and ing province over the strong families at sask- towards the mission of the SWF. bright ideas. next decade. growthplan.ca.

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There were a large variety of images for everyone Lively conversation and laughter made the show opening a fun way for many in the community to spend to enjoy. their Friday evening.

20031JJ0 AGRICULTURE March 5, 2020 www.spiritwoodherald.com Spiritwood Herald 7 Liberals walk minefield amidst rail blockades

Given the lack of Liber- the region went solidly litical incentive to move applies only to reserve vention if needed, nego- al MPs that exist on the against the still ruling on grain drying cost re- land and much of the tiation is more the Cana- Canadian Prairies, and party. Calvin lief, but it is a reasonable pipeline project is not dian way. The Oka Crisis in particular in Alberta Some of the disgrun- olive branch to offer if on a reserve. In solidar- in Quebec lasted some and Saskatchewan, it is tlement is pureDaniels sour the federal Liberals ever ity with the hereditary 78 days before resolution rather obvious the fed- grapes, AlbertaOn Agricultureand hope to regain even a chiefs, supporters and under a then Conserva- eral Liberal Party is not Saskatchewan having modicum of support. environmental activists tive government headed particularly popular out wanted a Conservative An issue with impact have set up blockades at by Brian Mulroney. CALVIN this way. government and when across the country, but several locations in the But this time the dis- If you go by the politi- that did not unfold there DANIELS also hitting farmers, is country. ruption is rippling over cal rhetoric of the Pre- has been something of a ~ the continued blockades This is a minefield for a far greater area of the miers of the provinces political tantrum in re- of rail lines by Indig- the Liberals. There is an country with negative and if you happen to fre- sponse. enous groups. expectation of being al- impact on the economy. quent the world of social But, issues have arisen sort of relief surround- Some Indigenous lowed to protest in this It needs to be addressed, media, the Liberals and more recently that sug- ing the carbon tax, and groups and their sup- country. The party has and Trudeau must be at in particular Prime Min- gests the federal gov- how that tax impacted porters are protesting some of its base support the forefront. That does ister Justin Trudeau are ernment is not only out costs this past fall as the construction of the within the environmen- not mean he needs to failing this country in of touch with the agri- producers were forced to Coastal GasLink pipe- talist community. lead the troops, but it truly massive ways. cultural Prairies, but dry most of the crop due line in British Columbia. And the relationship does mean finding a way Of course that the PM more concerning nation- to poor harvest condi- While a number of between the federal gov- both sides can walk away and the Liberals recent- ally is a lack of direction tions. First Nations band coun- ernment and Indigenous with a feeling they have ly won re-election does through some trying The farm sector is of cils have signed agree- groups is one that cannot accomplished some- speak to their general times. course a small one these ments in favour of the be discounted in a situa- thing, but still allows the popularity nationally, On the purely agricul- days in terms of votes project, Wet’suwet’en he- tion like this. trains to roll. leaving the aforemen- tural side there contin- and with Alberta and reditary chiefs have not While there are those It would be another tioned provinces with a ues to be pressure on Saskatchewan already accepted the authority calling for forced remov- step in the Liberals very small voice at the the federal government anti-Trudeau at every of those elected bodies, al of the blockades, even showing the Prairies we table of government as to offer farmers some turn, there is little po- saying council authority calling for military inter- still matter. Prairie groups voice concerns over SVUAs Wheat and Barley Growers “MWBGA has questions about the im- “It is critical that the government is necessary for AAFC to provide assur- Association (MWBGA), Saskatchewan plications of the proposed SVUA pilot complete their consultations with grain ance that all royalties collected through Wheat Development Commission (Sask and its impact on the credibility of the producers and put a transparent and ac- the SVUA on AAFC publicly bred variet- Wheat), Saskatchewan Barley Develop- ongoing consultation process being man- countable process in place to demonstrate ies will be returned to AAFC’s wheat va- ment Commission (SaskBarley), Alberta aged by AAFC and the CFIA,” said Fred that the extra money producers are pay- riety breeding program in an and Wheat Commission (AWC), and Alberta Greig, MWBGA Chair. “We also continue ing is advancing varietal development,” transparent way to supplement the fund- Barley have significant concerns about to wait for the economic analysis to be said Dave Bishop, Alberta Barley Chair. ing currently provided by producers and the Seed Variety Use Agreement (SVUA) released by AAFC as the next step in the The five commissions emphasize that it the federal government. pilot project and its future impact on consultation process.” western Canadian wheat and barley pro- “Sask Wheat wants to ensure produc- MEADOW LAKE LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. ducers. ers’ rights, such as the right to use farm- To consign cattle or The SVUA pilot project was announced saved seed, are being protected in any for on-farm appraisals on February 25, 2020 by the seed indus- pilot contracts and that producers clearly try at the Prairie Grain Development understand the impact of the contracts please contact Committee (PGDC) meetings in Win- on their farms,” said Brett Halstead, Sask nipeg, Manitoba. The pilot imposes the Wheat Chair. “We are concerned that the Brent, Blair or Brody trailing royalty collection mechanism on proposed trailing royalties could inhibit farm-saved seed of selected crop varieties the adoption of midge tolerant varieties, through a contract agreement. should they be included as part of the pi- Fri., March 6, 2020 The five wheat and barley commissions lot, which would have negative implica- Bred Cow & Heifer Sale 1:00 p.m. are not a party to, nor supportive of this tions for the Midge Tolerant Wheat pro- pilot SVUA program. The pilot is sepa- gram.” rate from the federal government’s con- “This program has the potential to Wed., March 11, 2020 sultation process on a new seed royalty create frustration for farmers,” said Ja- structure and signals the seed industry’s son Skotheim, SaskBarley Chair. “There Regular Sale 9:00 a.m. commitment to the SVUA model despite needs to be a clear demonstration of val- All Breeds Presort Internet Sale 11:00 a.m. the on-going consultation. The consulta- ue to producers from this pilot program. tion process, which also includes the End Until that time, the pilot program should Producers wishing to market cattle prior to sale day Point Royalty (EPR) model in addition to not expand to other crops such as barley, please contact the office306-236-3411 for delivery. the trailing royalty model, was initiated that already struggle with unique issues by the federal government to inform the on variety uptake.” the electronic auction market Your independently owned & operated livestock marketing value chain and attempt to work toward “AWC believes that any trailing royalty facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind the best model for all involved including system on varieties developed through teamwww.teamauctionsales.com farmers. Further, the SVUAs are being the public breeding programs of AAFC implemented via contract law and not and the western universities must take FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Brent a regulatory change, resulting in sig- into account the fact that farmers have Brent 306-240-5340 Blair 306-240-9883 Brody 306-240-6504 nificant concerns from the commissions already made a substantial investment in about the future of the consultation pro- the development of those varieties,” said Office 306-236-3411 ~ Fax 306-236-3412 Email: mlstockyards@ sasktel.net ~ market info visit: www.mlstockyards.com cess. Todd Hames, AWC Chair. 8 Spiritwood Herald www.spiritwoodherald.com March 5, 2020 New face added to recreation team

Town of Spiritwood success. facilities, so the more at SADD SAAC Park and SARCS are very With recent changes we can build successful and Kidzland Park. pleased to announce the made to the leadership events, the more we can User groups from minor appointment of Kaeli team at the Spiritwood build our reputation” sports, senior hockey, Cross to the new posi- Recreation Centre, the states Cross. “With a clubs, schools and the tion of Events & Rec- volunteer board over- facility that is the envy general public rent por- reation Co-ordinator. seeing SARCS (Spirit- of many other small tions of the facilities Kaeli’s principal du- wood Area Recreation, towns in Saskatchewan, in order to host their ties will run alongside Culture & Sport) felt it is important that we events. Other events fill those of the Rec Facil- that the position re- showcase it and make in the schedule through- ity Manager, Glennalda quired a facelift also. the most of the oppor- out the year, many of Saam. With more focus Now holding the moni- tunity to draw visitors which are organized by on bringing new events, ker “Events & Recre- and users to it.” SARCS as fundraisers enhancing existing ation Co-ordinator”, the SARCS currently has for the facilities. events, and planning former position of Rec jurisdiction over the The start date for for funding initiatives Director will allow for Recreation Facility – Cross is March 9, so through grants and a more event-oriented which houses the arena, stop by the Rec Cen- fundraisers, Cross will slate of duties. curling rink, bowling tre and welcome her – liaise with user groups “Events bring visitors alley and mezzanine – maybe you even have an to ensure their events’ to our town and to our and the sports grounds event idea to share! SHA volunteer opportunities

The Volunteer Service Department Shifts: Flexible Monday – Sunday, is in need of caring, compassionate “Loving Spoonfuls” – Evergreen once or twice per week. other Volunteer service position, or and committed volunteers to fill the Health Centre, Leoville (306) 984- “On Call” Volunteers – Spiritwood if you have a particular skill or tal- following service positions: 2136 and District Health Centre (306) ent you would like to share with the Friendly Visiting – Hafford Special Duties include escorting residents 883-4432 patients, residents or clients, please Care Home (306) 549-2108 to and from dining rooms, assisting Volunteers are needed for the long- call your local health care facility to Make a difference in someone’s day residents with meals when necessary, term care residents on an “on-call” apply. You can also reach the Volun- by visiting residents on a one-to-one sitting with residents, and helping to basis, to assist with outings, parties, teer Services Department at (306) basis or in small groups, chatting, make mealtime a pleasant time. social gatherings, shopping trips, 765-6010, by email at volunteers@ playing cards, reading or strolling Shifts: Breakfast, Lunch and/or taking residents to appointments, paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at with residents. Dinner meals. etc. www.paphr.ca. We look forward to Shifts: Flexible matching your talents and interests If you are interested in this or any with the right position for you.

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raised their 5 children was on the Provincial had time for a cup of cof- Heather (Mike) Sarrazin on’s Hall with Rev. David on the very farm that he Land Appeals Board for fee and a good old visit and children: Kylie and Jensen officiating. The grew up on. He was so many years. Jack was with anyone who would Carter, Hartley (Rox- pallbearers were Mark very proud of the fact the very active in politics sit with him. He was a anne) Diesen of Shell Diesen, Brandon Diesen, farm has remained active as well. He spent many storyteller and always put Lake and family: Lin- Jody Wiese, Mike Sar- and is now farmed by his hours campaigning for a healthy amount of good say (Seth) Maier, Bran- razin, Mitchell Diesen grandson Mark, a fourth various candidates and humour into his interac- don Diesen, Mitchell and Rob Olson. A pri- generation Diesen! He was seen as leader within tions with people! He (Jenna) Diesen, Brenda vate family interment fol- would often comment the Conservative party loved food and anything (Jody) Wiese of Ponoka, lowed the funeral service “there has been a Diesen both at the provincial sweet. He maintained a AB and daughter: Mor- in the Shell Lake Ceme- on this farm for over 100 and federal level. He was good appetite right up to gan (Keegan McLeod), tery. Following the inter- years! Isn’t that some- a personal friend of John his final days, something Bradley (Tannis) Diesen ment service the family thing!” Diefenbaker, something we always marvelled at. of Cold Lake, AB and invited all in attendance Having lived almost all he was very proud of. So Jack had a special place family: Chantelle (Mike to a time fellowship and his life in the Shell Lake between all his commit- in his heart for many of Neumier) and children: lunch at the Lion’s Com- John “Jack” Diesen was area, Jack was a loyal and tee roles, farming and his cherished pets, they Brady, Easton, Brooke, munity Hall. born on May 28, 1932 proud community mem- raising 5 kids, he was a brought much joy to him and Ryker, Caitlin Donations in memory in Leask Saskatchewan. ber. He was instrumental very busy man! He spent over his lifetime. He was Emond (Gab Massie) and of John “Jack” Diesen His parents Christian in helping get a beautiful hundreds of hours on the a proud, honourable man children: Kai and Lyra may be made to Alzheim- and Annie brought him hockey rink and com- phone and on the road who was respected and Jordyn Emond, his sis- er’s Society of Saskatche- home to the house and munity hall built in the which was well suited for loved by all that had the ters-in-law, Ruby Swen- wan as tokens of remem- farm that Jack would 1970s. He was an active Jack as he loved to talk privilege of knowing him. son and Myrtle Swenson brance. call home for 82 years. Lions Club member for and spend time with peo- He was a true family man also numerous nieces, Family and friends Jack married his soul many years, coached ple. He was very sociable and his love for Lorraine nephews, other relatives wishing to send online mate, Lorraine Swenson hockey, was president of and was a wonderful con- was inspirational. and friends. He was pre- condolences are welcome on July 2, 1955 and they the hockey league and versationalist. He always Jack leaves to cher- deceased by: his parents, to visit www.beauac- ish his memory: his lov- Christian and Annie Die- funeralhome.com. Fu- ing wife, Lorraine, his sen, his son, Chris Diesen neral arrangements have The Classifieds Have children, grandchildren, and his grandson, Brett been entrusted to the Have You Heard? and great grandchildren: Wiese. care of Beau “Lac” Fu- Everything You Are Brian (Rose) Diesen of A Celebration of Life neral Home, Mark Muir, Looking For! Shell Lake and family: was held Saturday Feb- Funeral Director, Spir- Mark (Kirstan) Diesen ruary 22, 2020 at 2:00 itwood, SK (306-883- For Sale Wanted Miscellaneous and daughter: Harper, pm. in the Shell Lake Li- 3500). Autos Recreation Vehicles Livestock Feed ‘n Seed Land Houses Pets And More!! 20 words for only Join us for the $16.00 plus GST GRAND OPENING $8.00 for each additional week Additional words 20¢ Includes 2 papers and website of our recently renovated branch! Spiritwood Herald 306-747-2442 email: [email protected]

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By Tess Robertson of Colour. The crowd found There was a great turn out the pair entertaining and re- for the Medstead Skate Club’s sponded with applause and 2020 Skating Carnival. Med- laughter. “The smile on the stead hosted four guest skat- skaters faces as they came off ers travelling from Spirit- the ice and the Kaleidoscope wood and the Battlefords. routine were the highlights of Despite March coming in like the day,” said Coach Candace a lion, they made the trip for Pain. The opening routine our carnival which was ap- “Kaleidoscope”, presented by preciated. Their performanc- the advanced skaters with es were very much enjoyed by the lights out and colourful both the club and the com- flashlights, was a big crowd munity. pleaser. The Medstead skaters did Parents and relatives of a beautiful job of showcasing skaters volunteered countless their skills for the large crowd hours of their time to put this that turned up to watch. event together to showcase Their hard work as well as the talented young skaters. the coaches did not go unno- Their hard work was repaid ticed. Coach, Sherryl Britton with proud smiles on the kids’ and club President, Candace faces and equally or greater Pain performed a comedic proud smiles of the parents. act “Colour Spectrum” to The The club received many raffle Spectrum Song from Walt item donations and help from Disney’s Wonderful World community members. The Medstead Skating Club put on an excellent show for all who attended.

Silver and Gold Coach, Sherryl Brit- Black STARskate Solo, Asha Peter- Guest Skater Maya Doucette from Orange STARSkate Solo, Grace ton. son (Song - Painted Black). Spiritwood Skating Club. Driedger.

Pink STARskate Duet (from left): Green Pre CanSkate (from left): Kae- Brooke Allchurch, Sierra Schmidt lyn Fast, Beau Allchurch, Hazel Rob- White STARskate Solo, Bethany (Song - Pink Panther). ertson. Ross.

Blue CanSkate Stage 1-2 (from left): Guest Skater, Emeri Simonar from Yellow CanSkate Stage 5-6 (from Magnus Seidle, Mackenzy Johnson, Guest Skater Julia Wood from The Spiritwood Skating Club left): Addison Pain, Gracie Martens. Aleena Wirth. Battlefords Skating Club. SPORTS March 5, 2020 www.spiritwoodherald.com Spiritwood Herald 11 Olympic trials’ berth the biggest Brier plum

It used to be the pinnacle to wear the Maple Leaf in Those three victories make week in chilly Saskatoon in ter drug-enforcement agents of the sport of curling in Olympic competition in Bei- Jacobs a big favourite at December, 2021. in Texas said their rental car Canada, but the Tim Hor- jing in 2022. Those precious Kingston this week, but the Comedy writer Jim had 157 pounds of marijuana tons Brier is now a glorified nine positions in the trials other main contenders form- Barach on the rebranded in it. So much for trying to warmup for the biggest event feature eight qualifiers from ing the cream of the curl- XFL fully embracing sports shake his reputation as just a of all 19 months from now — a number of events leading ing crop in Canada — rinks betting: “To which Pete possession receiver.” the Olympic trials. up to the Trials, with the final skipped by , Bren- Rose is saying, ‘Did I pick Perry again: “With the For starters, the Brier spot being determined by the dan Bottcher, , the wrong sport to play or spectre of opposing pitchers field is much weaker than winner of a ‘pre-trials’ quali- , Matt Dun- what?’” plunking Astros hitters at a your standard Grand Slam fying event. BRUCE stone, , Comedy writer Argus record rate over the team’s event, of which there are six The winning team this and either Mike Hamilton: “President Trump sign-stealing scandal, just ENTON throughout the winter across week is not only the Brier P McEwen or heard about the cheating have to ask: Will Houston’s Canada. Every province is champion and winner of ~ (one of whom will be the scandal in major league promotional giveaways in- represented this week at the around $100,000 in prize wildcard qualifier) won’t baseball today and issued a clude Astros Replica Jersey Kingston Brier, which means money but it’s an automat- make it easy on the Sault Ste. pardon to the Houston As- Night, sponsored by Target? no-hope teams from the Ter- ic qualifier for the Trials, Koe third . Marie team. tros.” By season’s end, will Hous- ritories, Nunavut, P.E.I., New which, if you ask the curlers, Jacobs and Kennedy form The Brier is still a big deal, • Comedy guy Brad Dick- ton — not Boston — be lay- Brunswick, etc., will serve as is the biggest plum at stake a formidable back end, and but it’s not the end-of-season son of Omaha: “This is Week ing claim to the title of “Bean whipping boys for the sport’s this week. the Brush Brothers — E.J. finale it once was. There are Two of the XFL. Who could Town?” titans. So who will win? Watch and Ryan Harnden — have still two Grand Slam events have even imagined that the • Duke basketball coach Nine men’s teams — along out for ’s few peers at the front end. to go, as well as the world league would last this long?” Mike Krzyzewski, to report- with nine women’s four- , who shook up The addition of Kennedy has championships, but the win- Jim Barach again: “A ers, explaining how his 22-3 somes — will qualify for the his team this year by saying helped vault Jacobs’ crew to ner this week in Kingston Pennsylvania Little League team could lose at home by December, 2021 Olympic so long to third three Grand Slam victories will breathe a huge sigh of system has dropped “As- 22 to unranked N.C. State: Trials in Saskatoon, aiming and adding former Kevin in four events this season. relief that it gets to spend a tros” from the choice of team “Sometimes when you’ve eat- names. Even worse is they en a lot, you’re not as hungry.” are replacing it with ‘1919 • Jack FInarelli of Black Sox.’” Sportscurmudgeon.com, on Weather didn’t hold back skaters or spectators • RJ Currie of sportsdeke. one place TV could cut back com: “According to research, on its XFL game telecasts: highly intelligent people are “Sideline reporters are as from attending Medstead’s Skate Carnival more likely to think their useful as a trombone player opinions aren’t valuable. In in a duck blind.” a related story, Don Cherry Argus Hamilton again, charges up to $50,000 per on the Daytona 500: “Thirty- speaking engagement.” nine compete to see who can Comedy writer Alex Kas- turn left the fastest. No wait eberg: “The Houston Astros’ — that’s the Democratic de- former No. 1 prospect, Fran- bates.” cis Marte, was banned 162 Shane Lantz of the Mason games for drug use and it has City (Iowa) Globe Gazette, nothing to do with the team’s via Twitter, on MLB commis- cheating scandal. ‘Hey, back sioner Rob Manfred botch- off, we’re working this side of ing his attempt at damage the street,’ said the New Eng- control of the Astros’ sign- land Patriots.” stealing scandal: “He’s trying Brown CanSkate Stage 2 -3 (from left): Abbigail Colour Spectrum (from Guest Skater, Jasmin Dwight Perry of the Se- to put the blaze out with a Wirth, Reegan Pain, River Martens, Program As- left): Candace Pain, Wood from The Battl- attle Times: “Former NFL leaf blower and has basically sistant Shea Janzen. Sherryl Britton. efords Skating Club. wideout Quan Bray, along started a forest fire.” with free-agent tackle Greg Care to comment? Email Robinson, was arrested af- [email protected]

True Colours Program Assistants (from left): Front Red STARSkate/Synchro (from left): Gracie Mar- Purple CanSkate Stage 1 (from left): Olivia Grace Driedger, Bethany Ross, Sierra Schmidt, tens, Addison Pain, Grace Driedger, Sherryl Brit- Schmidt, Payton Boyd, Scarlette Robertson, Pro- Brooke Allchurch. Back: Asha Pederson, Kaylee ton, Asha Pederson, Bethany Ross, Sierra Schmidt, gram Assistant Bethany Ross (Song - Purple Peo- Schmidt, Shea Janzen (Song -True Colours). Brooke Allchurch. ple Eater). 12 Spiritwood Herald www.spiritwoodherald.com March 5, 2020 ‘We are alive today because we buckled up’

You don’t have to tell tially ejected -- during priate car seat or boost- Milissa Gavel about the the rollover,” Milissa er, according to their importance of buckling said. “We are alive to- size.” up, because she and her day because we buckled Drivers: you are re- 14-year-old son Kai are up.” sponsible for making walking, living proof. In a crash, buckling sure that every passen- They survived a high- up can be the differ- ger under the age of 16 speed rollover when Kai ence between being is properly restrained, was just a baby. shaken up… or dead. and you can receive a In December 2005, Just ask Milissa , or any ticket for each one who Milissa, then three- of the people who com- isn’t. Visit an SGI seat month-old Kai and a mented on our recent clinic or book an ap- friend were driving on Facebook thread when pointment with a car Highway 10 from Mel- we asked “Was there a seat technician to en- ville to Regina. As they time a seatbelt saved sure that your child is pulled out to pass a ve- YOU from injury… or in the correct car seat hicle on the single-lane worse?” That’s why, and is safe and snug. highway near Edgeley, in March, SGI and law Tickets for not wearing she hit a patch of black enforcement are shin- a seatbelt and for not ice. Milissa swerved to ing the Traffic Safety having a child properly avoid crashing into the Spotlight on occupant restrained both cost vehicle she was pass- restraints (a.k.a. seat- Milissa Gavel’s Jeep, following the rollover in 2005. $175, plus three demer- ing, and her SUV ended belts, car seats and its. up in the ditch where it booster seats). explicably – do not. features, but a properly Penny McCune, Execu- To hear more of Milis- rolled at least two times “There are many fa- Over the past decade fastened seatbelt re- tive Vice-President of sa Gavel’s story, or to before coming to a rest. talities we attend that (2009-2018), improper mains the most impor- the Saskatchewan Auto tell us about a time a The vehicle’s side win- would have had a differ- or non-seatbelt use was tant, quickest and easi- Fund. “For little ones, seatbelt saved you, fol- dows were shattered; ent outcome if the vic- a factor in an average est way to help ensure it’s very important to low SGI on Facebook, the ditch was strewn tim was wearing a seat- of 34 fatalities and 231 your safety in the event make sure they are safe Twitter and Instagram with Christmas pres- belt,” said A/Cpl. Adele injuries per year in Sas- of a collision,” said and snug in the appro- throughout March. ents that had flown out Breen of the RCMP F katchewan. In 2019’s during the rollover. But Division Forensic Col- Traffic Safety Spot- Milissa, Kai and her lision Reconstruction lights, police across the friend remained inside, Program. province reported an alive, and amazingly, Wearing your seatbelt average of more than CROSSWORD completely uninjured. reduces your risk of be- 500 tickets issued ev- CLUES ACROSS “If we hadn’t been ing injured or killed ery month for people 1. Yields Manila hemp wearing our seatbelts, in a crash by about 50 not being properly re- 6. A type of gin and if Kai hadn’t been per cent. While most strained in seatbelts or 10. Japanese ankle sock 14. Swiss city securely in his car seat, people wear their seat- car seats/boosters. 15. Applied to I’m sure we would have belts, there are still “Today’s vehicles have 17. 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About 50 came out to the Reverend Nora made a Legion Hall for a feast of pan- scrumptious low sugar berry cakes and breakfast sausage sauce to top off the fluffy pan- on Shrove Tuesday. The atmo- cakes that Al Steinhilber was sphere was light and happy like flipping. the sunny weather outside and Heather Gatzke had whipped the tables were all full for the up some brownies while Ruth Partners in Faith February fel- French had made a collection lowship event. of jams and jellies to be used as Everything ran smoothly raffle prizes. with the help of volunteers The first name out of the Deb and Alan Steinhilber, basket was Elaine Kuffert who Liz Valette, Torben and Sonja took home Ruth’s Jams and Nielsen, Kathleen and Heather Jellies while Marg Pretli and Gatzke, Lynnda Berg, Marion Colin Allard were the lucky Gatzke, and Ruth French who winners of some of Heathers were working the door, flipping brownies. pancakes, and greeting every- It was a lovely evening of fel- one with a smile. lowship that was enjoyed by all.

Marion Gatzke, Sonja Nielsen, Ruth French, and Al Steinhilber were keeping spirits light in the kitchen.

Kathleen and Heather Gatzke were busy selling supper plates Debbie Steinhilber was a busy bee all day set- Delores Beaulac and Pauline Gagne enjoying and raffle tickets all evening. ting up and helping out in the kitchen during some lively conversation. the event.

Cheryl Doucette, Reverend Nora Borgeson, and Neil Baynes enjoying some fellowship after sup- Shelley and Megan Allard were happy for the food Tanya Nielsen and Don Clark enjoying their pan- per. and fellowship. cake supper. CHECK IT OUT! Spiritwood Herald Website www.spiritwoodherald.com