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-YPKH`+LJLTILY Serving Whitewood, Grenfell, Broadview and surrounding areas • Publishing since 1893 =VS࠮0ZZ\L Zagime gets approval for new school Kindergarten to Grade 8 facility expected to cost over $12 million By Sarah Pacio Grasslands News

Zagime Anishinabek First Nation is undertaking a building project to provide its members with a new school. In the early 1990s, the Nihki Sakahikan (Goose Lake) School was established for Grades 1 and 2. Classes met in the Community Centre, which was also designed to house a daycare and offices. Since then, the student body has grown and classes expanded to include Kindergarten through Grade 6. The 56 students currently enrolled at Goose Lake meet in trailers near the Community Centre. The new building project will create an education fa- cility that meets industry standards for students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. “The kids, teachers, community are all really excited!” Councilor Paula Acoose told Grasslands News. “We’re looking forward to housing our students in a “We are looking forward building where they can come together. It’s going to to housing our students in make a huge difference for a building where they can the community.” come together.” Preliminary work on - Councillor Paula Acoose the project started in Au- gust 2019 when Councilor Acoose, who is responsible for the Lifelong Learning portfolio for Zagime, began communicating with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Deputy Minister of Major Capital Projects. Chief Lynn Acoose also lobbied the Regional Director General of ISC for assistance. In December 2019, the First Nation’s council met with the Deputy Minister, who promised the ISC would help fund the project. In March 2020, council received a letter Winter fun COLE RAIWET | GRASSLANDS NEWS from the ISC indicating that $1.2 million had been allo- Ruger Raiwet and Willow Bear were having fun with their families on the ice at Round Lake last cated for the project and funding has subsequently been provided. weekend by touring around on a Kitty Cat sled. With above normal temperatures over the weekend, Over the last few months, a project management team WKHODNHVDORQJWKHYDOOH\ZHUHEXV\ZLWKSHRSOHLFHÀVKLQJVOHGGLQJDQGVNDWLQJ has been established. The group includes councilors and employees from Zagime First Nation, along with repre- sentatives from ISC and SAL Engineering. Kindrachuck to COVID-19 restrictions. an approximate total cost for the project, but Councilor Agrey Architecture has been contracted to design the The new school will be located near the existing Com- Acoose said it could cost between $12 million to $20 mil- new school. munity Centre. Geo-tech studies have been done at four lion to construct. In the coming months, knowledge keepers and coun- possible sites and leaders are waiting for the final re- The project timeline is difficult to estimate due to cilors, along with staff, students and parents from the ports that will guide them in selecting the most suitable potential impacts from the coronavirus pandemic; how- existing Goose Lake School will be consulted regarding location. ever, the architect anticipates that the design stage will the new facility’s design. These community engagement Further research must still be done regarding pro- take 12-18 months and the entire project should be com- efforts will be done mainly through online formats due jected student enrollment. This will aid in determining pleted within three to five years.

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By Emily Jane Fulford start for the library at the beginning of were layoffs and the team dynamics in touch with the community through Grasslands News the year. completely changed.” our social media pages and provided “After closing out 2019 with over The Melville Public Library shut its constant updates. We also created nu- 15,000 in person visits, we had reached doors on March 19 in accordance with merous window displays to allow those 2020 was a record breaking bad year our capacity and were strategizing ways government requirements. At the time, without access to get updates as well.” for many sectors across the region, and to cope with even more,” explains Mel- the province chose not to include librar- When the Parkland Regional Board the world. The library was no excep- ville Branch Librarian, Carol Bamford ies in the announced reopen plan. released a multi-step reopening plan in tion. What started out strong, following in a statement to the City of Melville on “We did not know when we could August with clear guidelines for what a record breaking year of attendance in Dec. 1, 2020. “Numbers were up across begin providing services. Other re- needed to be done in order to allow pa- 2019, turned into a major fiasco as the every category from the number of visi- gions had already started providing a trons back into the library, Melville al- pandemic forced closure of many public tors to new cards to circulation. We had curbside pickup option within the first ready had met most of them. Yet, despite services including the library. To make made plans for summer, computer re- few weeks, but the Parkland executive all this, the attendance to the library matters even more frustrating and con- placement, a book grant and a new col- would not allow us to follow suit,” ex- was less than fifty per-cent of the aver- fusing, there was a sudden lack of com- lection of Indigenous materials. There plains Bamford. “The province made age from the previous year. The number munication from the Executive Board of was a new management team at head- the announcement stating that libraries has since gone up as people have slowly the region serving the Melville Library quarters and it seemed as though things could open in phase 3 in June. Parkland started to get used to things opening branch. Whether it was the case in this were changing daily. It was very diffi- still would not allow any service.” back up in Melville. However, just as particular situation, COVID-19 related cult to keep up with the expectations Only after hearing from libraries and the improvements started to show in excuses have been on the rise since and constant flood of email. We had municipalities did the Executive Board numbers, more confusion from the top spring as many have used the pandemic new forms, lines of reporting, payroll, finally agree to allow curbside service brass left questions unanswered. as a catch all reason for everything and demands on our time. Headquar- which began July 20th. However, due “On September 30, the Parkland from assault to rudeness to total unre- ter’s staff jobs were all under scrutiny to the irregular courier service, the li- Board released the Executive Director sponsiveness. It was a blow after a solid and many deemed unnecessary. There brary was only able to provide a limited and the Branch Supervisor had already amount of service to the community. left on September 2, as his contract “We were able to start delivering was not renewed. This has left us in an books to shut-ins at St Paul’s and the unprecedented and very stressful situ- Tax reduction will help Sask. community in August,” said Bamford. ation. We have no management staff, “We are not able to use volunteers for no IT support, no permanent rotating deliveries but hope to go back to that blocks (and all of the other supports that model in the future and renew our long position offered us), no permanent office and valued relationship with the Mel- manager as she had already given no- small businesses recover ville Kinettes. We had made a plan early tice, and after several months we finally on to allow people into the building have two couriers again.” while following all of the guidelines. We Attempts to find out what is to be 1, 2022, the small business tax rate will Provincial News felt it was very important to have pa- done have been met with radio silence move to one per cent. And on July 1, Grasslands News trons in our building even if they were as the board has once again regressed 2023, the small business tax rate will restricted to the desk and not allowed to to the unfortunate, yet all too common, return to two per cent. The amount browse or use computers. Our version behavior of refusal to communicate. As Legislation to reduce the tax rate for which small businesses can earn at the of “curbside” involved coming into the such, the only option left for library Saskatchewan small businesses over the small business tax rate will remain at library and interacting with the librar- staff is to plod ahead and hope that at next three years was introduced Dec. 7, $600,000—the highest threshold in Can- ian however briefly.” some point the board decides that they fulfilling another major commitment ada. The idea was to simply have enough are worthy of a response. made by the government in the recent These tax reductions will benefit face time with clients to reassure them “Our circulation numbers remain election campaign. about 31,000 incorporated Saskatch- that appropriate precautions were being strong despite the disruptions to our “Saskatchewan’s small businesses ewan small businesses, saving them and their employees have been hard taken. They also went ahead with the courier service caused by the staff more than $189 million in provincial summer student grant program and shortages at our headquarters. We have hit by the effects of the global COVID- taxes over the next three years—for an 19 pandemic,” Deputy Premier and Fi- switched library run activities to those also faced the issue of a lack of new ma- average savings of more than $6,100 per which could be done in an outdoor set- terials for our patrons. Much of this is nance Minister Donna Harpauer said. Saskatchewan small business. ting. because we have not had any rotating “Lowering taxes for every small busi- “Small businesses are a key driver of “Some of the activities included a blocks from headquarters since Febru- ness in our province over the next three our economy, employing nearly 150,000 giant chalk board game in the parking ary. These blocks make a significant years will help them to recover from the Saskatchewan workers,” Harpauer said. lot of the Merv Moore, and a Mario Cart difference to the rural branches as they pandemic and enable them to retain and “By lowering taxes for small businesses bike race on the Fifth Avenue side of supplement our permanent collections,” hire more workers.” over the next three years our govern- the library. We collaborated with the said Bamford. “They are small collec- Under this initiative, Saskatchewan’s ment is helping to sustain that vital Museum for a good old-fashioned bad- tions of material that move from branch small business corporate income tax sector of our economy, bolstering em- minton game on their lawn, and held to branch every two-to-four months. rate drops from two per cent to zero ef- ployment and keeping our province on an escape room mystery on the grounds They are not our permanent collection fective October 1, 2020. Beginning July the path to economic recovery.” of City Hall,” said Bamford. “We subsi- and take up no permanent space. Mel- dized these and the other activities with ville typically has 45-50 blocks in play at take home coloring, puzzle and craft any given time and means that people projects. We gave out many book prizes coming in have “new to us” if not brand to the children who participated. Robyn new materials to choose from on a regu- and I took advantage of the closed time lar basis. These blocks include movies, Treat yourself this holiday season, by to completely clean and sanitize every games, books, and special collections.” surface in the library, do an inventory, In November, the Provincial Library supporting businesses here at home. touch up painting, painted both wash- began to tackle the issue of new mate- rooms, took online webinars through rial and has since created and shipped CELA, weed the collection and go out materials which had been sitting through the storage among other jobs. unprocessed at headquarters due to un- We also had to use our vacation time derstaffing. Melville received six new although we continued to monitor the blocks spread across multiple genres building, drop box, and grant commu- which will be returned in 12 weeks in nications while on “vacation”. We kept exchange for new materials.

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By Sarah Pacio 19 recommendations, we have been Grasslands News working within our means.” They added that they intend to continue providing services while the storefront is closed 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Grenfell town council met in the for health and safety reasons. • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 Lilac Room for its regular session on Council did not approve of this clo- :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 pm with all mem- sure for several reasons. Council noted bers present. that throughout the coronavirus pan- Council approved the hiring of An- demic, the provincial government has drea Goebel as the new Front Office never required plumbing and heating Clerk to replace Suzette Stone who is shops to close because they are classi- Notice of Vacancies retiring, and the hiring of Christian fied as essential services. In addition, Sikada as the GRP Caretaker. many establishments have found ways The Grenfell Curling Club submitted to adapt their business model to pro- Boards and Commissions a COVID-19 Preventative Measures Plan mote health and safety while remain- to the town, along with a Memorandum ing open to the public. “There’s ways of Understanding and Operating Agree- that other businesses are coping and I Your ideas count - participate in local government - Canadian citizens, 18 years of ment. The club prepared the documents think every business should be held to age or older who are full time residents of Melville, are invited to apply for a position with the hope that they can begin reg- that standard,” Mayor Rod Wolfe stated. on the following City Boards and Committees. ular operations in January. Council ap- “SHA are our experts and if they say it’s Appointments are eff ective January 1, 2021. Deadline for applications is proved the documents. ok to open, I think we should be looking Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Belinda’s Beauty Shop submitted a at that. Even if it is a high traffic busi- If you are interested please submit your name, address and telephone number, tax abatement application for the period ness, there’s ways that you can handle 2 references and short paragraph as to why you would like to serve on a particular from March to May when the provin- it.” Board or Commission in writing to: cial government required beauty salons When Mr. T’s began operating at its Amber Orr, Executive Assistant to close. Council approved the request current location on Desmond Street two 430 Main Street or P.O. Box 1240 as it had done for businesses in similar years ago, the discretionary use permit Melville, SK S0A 2P0 situations. approved by the town and accepted by For further information on the boards’ and committees’ terms of reference, meeting Administration suggested that the the business stipulated that the store- dates, or workload, contact the City Clerk’s offi ce at 306-728-6849. Town of Grenfell develop an Economic front would be open a minimum of 80 Recovery Grant program to help Gren- hours per month. This is standard proce- Name of Description Term # of fell-based businesses adapt to the chal- dure enacted in accordance with zoning lenges of COVID-19. Funds issued to requirements and to ensure the com- Committee Vacancies the town from the federal Safe Restart munity’s downtown business district Grant would support the program so the remains viable. Council unanimously Police Established by Bylaw No. 8/91. Appointments 1 Year 2 expense would not impact local ratepay- agreed that Mr. T’s must continue to Commission are made annually. The Board consists of the ers. The cities of Regina and Edmon- comply with these terms, while follow- Board Mayor, two members of Council and two ton have developed similar initiatives. ing public health orders and guidelines residents. The purpose of the Board is to deal Council was in favor of a local program regarding capacity and facemasks. with policing matters in the City and to deal with so administration will prepare a de- Before going in camera to discuss items referred to the Board by Council. Meetings tailed proposal for council to review. confidential matters, council approved are held on the third Wednesday of every month. Council has been in correspondence a bylaw to amend the Town of Grenfell with Mr. T’s Plumbing and Heating council proceedings. As per the new regarding the business’s recent reduc- bylaw, council will meet the first and Melville Established pursuant to the Public Libraries Act. 1 Year 5 tion in hours. A letter from the owners third Wednesday of every month, begin- Public Appointments made annually. The purpose of the Board is to act as a liaison between the City stated, “In order to comply with COVID- ning in January. Library and the Regional Library Board and set standards for the local library service in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. Meetings are at the call of the Chairperson.      
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By Elaine Ashfield Mayor Rhett Parks suggested the minded that when matters are discussed so no interest is charged. When Ashfield Grasslands News committee appointments can be made from committee meetings that council questioned about the salary on the days and the representatives can check out members deal with the matters in what closed, the CAO stated that employees the committees. is in the best interest for the commu- will either take holiday days or not re- Whitewood Town Council met on “I agree that we should go to one nity. ceive a wage. Dec. 1 for the first regular meeting of meeting and come back to the council Mayor Parks stated that no need to council for this month. Town Lots table. We can then re-adjust to keep a open on Christmas Eve day and there The sale of Town lots, primarily those balance of what may be needed,” Coun. should be someone on call during the Council Appointments on Heritage Crescent, was discussed Brent Schaan commented. days the office is not open. Coun. Kelly Council Appointments were finalized with all in agreeance that The Council Appoint- following some discussion on their need. they would like to see the agreed there should be someone to an- Coun. Chad Kelly felt “Past committees ments are: Deputy Mayor prices lowered to make the swer any questions by office staff by need to be discussed to see if these com- - Donna Beutler; Regional/ lots more attractive. Be- telephone, suggesting having the phone mittees could submit reports to council Local Library - Chris fore establishing a price, call forwarded. The CAO reported that or do we need to be directly involved?” Ashfield; Whitewood council asked for a list of there is an on call person through pub- The Chief Administrative Officer Vet - Chad Kelly; Golf what stipulations are in lic works. (CAO), Cindy Baumgartner stated “The Course - Glenn Mantei; place for constructing new Review signage fees committees are all designated for what Whitewood Lodge as well homes on Heritage as well A request to place a sign near the lots the town owns and need town represen- as Transportation (Han- as some information about for sale by Heritage Crescent by a busi- tation so we know what they are doing.” di-Van) - Donna Beutler; what surrounding commu- ness led council to decide to review the “Council representatives are paid to Heritage Committee - Donna Beutler; nities are doing. The issue was tabled signage sizes and fees on town proper- attend these meetings which adds up Whitewood & District Health Care - to the next meeting at which time sale ties at the next meeting, including the over a year when a report from the com- Rhett Parks; Budget - Council; Red Coat prices are expected to be set. signage corridor along Highway 1. mittee may be sufficient. Requests for Waste - Brian Stevenson; Fire - Brian A suggestion was also approved to funding should be submitted to council Waynert; WAFF - Brent Schaan; Per- Christmas contact the department of highways to defining the amount requested and what sonnel - Chad Kelly, Donna Beutler, Motions to give a $100 Christmas gift request an adjustment at the new flash- the requested funding will be used for Brian Waynert and Rhett Parks; Public to each of the town’s 10 employees was ing red stop sign at the intersection of just the same as any funding approved Works - Brent Schaan, Glenn Mantei, approved as well as for a $600 request in the budget should be justified,” stated Chris Ashfield, Rhett Parks; Recreation from Donna Beutler and Marlene Care- highways 1 and 9 as smaller vehicles are Coun. Chris Ashfield. He continued say- - Brian Waynert, Glenn Mantei, Chad foot to be used for a Christmas Lighting not activating the sign until almost at ing “We are in an age of accountabil- Kelly, Rhett Parks; Moosomin & District Contest. Also approved were the Christ- the intersection. ity so we need to know where money Healthcare Foundation - Rhett Parks; mas greeting in the Herald Sun and ap- Tender is spent.” Economic Development - Chris Ashfield, proval to allow staff from the nursing home to drive the handi-van for events The CAO reported a sander attach- The CAO informed council that some Chad Kelly, Brent Schaan, Donna Beut- such as touring of the Christmas lights ment for the skid steer could be sold as grants are unconditional so the commit- ler, Rhett Parks. in town. Council members removed it has not been used for several years. tees don’t have to report whereas Ash- The committee listed as Economic themselves from discussion and voting Coun. Kelly suggested to tender it right field felt there is nothing wrong with Development was implemented to help where there may be conflict of interest away. The CAO stated that anything asking groups where the money given design a plan for the future for commu- in matters. under $75,000 does not need to be ten- from the town is spent. nity needs that would cover business Discussion followed a motion by dered. Coun. Ashfield stated the per- Coun. Donna Beutler added that some engagement as well as community de- Coun. Brent Schaan, seconded by Coun. ception of not tendering looks bad and committees hardly meet in regards velopment. The committee will strive to Glenn Mantei for the town office to be Coun. Donna Beutler made the motion, to what is paid out and Coun. Brian get some direction so a clear mandate closed as requested by the CAO from seconded by Coun. Kelly to tender for Waynert stated he liked the idea of a can be set as in the past, some commit- noon on Christmas Eve and also Dec. one week in the newspaper as well as on town representative attend the meeting tees have veered off their intended pur- 28, 29, 30 and 31 as well as the statutory the Town’s website and Facebook page to find out where the money is going to pose. holidays. with closing date of Dec. 14. The motion and coming back with a report. All council appointments were re- Coun. Ashfield questioned the clo- was carried. sure for a whole week during time when The next meeting of council will be taxes are due with the CAO responding on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held that there are several other means for be zoom and anyone wanting to listen to payment and the books for December the meeting can contact the town office are not closed off right away on Jan. 1st to get instructions. Contractors and Home Directory Smart decisions start with smart savings J&V ELECTRIC

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Railway St. – 306-735-2410 www.borderlandcoop.crs www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV December 11, 2020 5 Property taxes Melville resident seeks refund of interest fees By Chris Ashfield in arrears and have one call of similar reverse all forms of late payments made the bank, were not received until a date Grasslands News length, it would have taken an individ- up to a specific date chosen by council. further than what is picked by council ual solely dedicated to this task over “It is a disadvantage to those that did as acceptable.” two weeks to contact every individual.” pay their property taxes online and al- Council decided to uphold the Prop- A Melville couple is pushing the city The current procedure for the city to lowed for processing time as told to do erty Tax Penalty Bylaw that indicates to reverse a late payment penalty ap- inform people of tax arrears is mailing so by their bank,” said Swanson in a re- plied on their property taxes citing that a standard form letter that is generated port to council. “We may run into future payment is required to be received by the payment was made in full through by mail merge from the city’s billing situations dependent on what date is the close of business day of the due online banking on the date the taxes system. Anyone who has outstanding picked where payment was made on the date of taxes. As a result, the penalties were due. balances receives such a letter. due date, but due to processing times by charged will remain. Cheryl and Bob Williams asked city Swanson noted that online payments council at their Dec. 7 meeting to re- can take between two and five business verse $33.19 in penalties applied against days to be processed and in respect to SaskTel expansion their residential property on 7th Ave the Williams, the payment was not re- East. The couple stated their property ceived by the city until after the speci- Rural fibre internet coming to 20 communities taxes were paid in full on the due date fied due date. As per the City’s Property of Sept. 30 through a pre-scheduled on- Tax Penalty Bylaw, payments are re- SaskTel announced the ince is ready for the post- the majority of residents line payment and that the money was corded in the city’s system on the day launch of its Rural Fibre COVID world with the and businesses in these withdrawn from their bank account that they receive them, not the day the pay- Initiative, a multi-phase most advanced commu- communities by March same day. The couple also states they ment is made online. As such, a penalty project that will see the nications infrastructure 2022. Additionally, work had verbal confirmation the payment of 1.25 per cent is applied on the first Crown corporation invest available.” is in progress to confirm was received on Oct. 1 from the city’s working day following the tax due date. over $50 million to bring Powered by SaskTel’s the communities to be in- Director of Finance, Lynsey Swanson. With online payments becoming the blazing fast SaskTel in- fibre-optics network, in- cluded in phase 2 of the “Our payment was not paid late prevalent form of payment for people, fiNET service to approx- fiNET service delivers Rural Fibre Initiative, but was paid in full on the day of, as Swanson stated many banks already imately 30,000 households speeds reaching up to with a formal announce- the property tax notice states (quote) issue warnings to their clients to ex- and businesses in more 300 Megabits per second ment expected to be made “Amount due on or before,” the Wil- plain how bill payment transactions are than 20 rural Saskatch- (Mbps), allowing sub- later in 2021. liams said in a letter to council. processed and that payments to third ewan communities over scribers to surf, stream, “As the organization The couple also stated they were parties can take two to three business the next four years. and share however much representing Saskatche- not made aware that the payment was days to process. She also said many “Expanding access to content they want at in- wan’s hometowns, from late and interest was applied until 37 cities, including Yorkton, Saskatoon, leading-edge broadband credible speeds. Plus, its smallest villages to days later when they received a letter Prince Albert and Humboldt provide technology is critical in with advancements in its largest cities, Munic- in the mail from the city. By the time additional information on their website preparing Saskatchewan fibre-optics technology, ipalities of Saskatchewan they were made aware, a second month for online or branch payments. Many of for its future,” said Don SaskTel will soon deliver is pleased to see SaskTel of interest had been applied. Williams them stipulate people should make pay- Morgan, Minister Respon- internet speeds of up expanding its infiNET feel the city could improve their com- ments two to five business days prior sible for SaskTel. “As so to a Gigabit per second service to smaller com- munication with taxpayers by providing to property taxes being due to allow for many of us have adapted (Gbps), and beyond in the munities in our prov- more than one option for contact besides processing and avoid penalties. to online learning and future. ince,” said Municipalities mail, such as phone calls. Total penalties levied by the city for new ways of working, we The first phase of the of Saskatchewan Presi- In a report to council, Swanson late payments for property taxes were have become ever more Rural Fibre Initiative dent Gordon Barnhart. stated there are 248 taxpayers who are almost $11,188 but Swanson has not dependent on high speed will be focused in the The Rural Fibre Initia- in arrears and that she and controller been determined what portion of that internet services. This communities of Balgo- tive is part of SaskTel’s Kim Weber each had over a 20-minute was made through online payments. She investment by SaskTel nie, Biggar, Langham, larger commitment to conversation with the complainant re- stated that reversing the late charges for will help set the stage for and Pilot Butte. SaskTel invest over $1.6 billion in garding the issue. She said that, “If we Williams however would require the Saskatchewan’s future anticipates infiNET ser- capital across Saskatche- were to call each individual taxpayer city to amend their penalty bylaw and and ensure that our prov- vice will be available to wan through 2025.

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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.” No money for the homeless but lots for others

Figures from April 2019 estimated that approxi- geted program. By the government’s numbers, roughly I am not saying that some of the benefits paid out mately 35,000 Canadians experience homelessness on 90 per cent of families with children receive the CCB. were not needed by the people who are not homeless any given night, and at least 235,000 Canadians are In 2019, only 16.2 per cent of the money went to fam- but what I am trying to say is, I really don’t under- homeless in any given year. Why is this happening? ilies with incomes below $40,000, while 50.3 per cent stand why, at present, the government can put the This year, 433,000 people have gotten sick from went to families with incomes above $70,000. country into a deficit in the trillions while previously, coronavirus and 12,954 people have died to date. This lack of targeting and disregard for where it could not make an effort to help half as many people There are half as many people living on the streets money may be needed in other areas, besides in the (as those now ill with COVID-19) who are dying in the as the numbers that tested positive for the virus. A many programs introduced by the federal government streets. positive test may not kill you but I would believe the during the COVID-19 recession, has likely made some If you are making $120,000, you definitely do not people living on the streets to be a high risk to die. people better off through government transfers com- need the $600 per child you are receiving due to And yet, the country has no money to improve this pared to their employment income. COVID-19. situation. Has all of this government spending helped the The trillions of dollars that the children and grand- But the government continues to disregard the homeless, unemployed and people living below the children of today will need to repay should be man- debt they are accumulating and continue to hand out poverty line? aged in a way to alleviate the suffering of those who money, even to people that probably are not in need Did every person in this country, and especially genuinely need help. at this time. those in dire need, receive the same equivalent amount The government needs to be responsible in their For example, in 2021, families with children (with as let’s say the 50.3 percent making above $70,000 in handouts. What is the benefit of handing out payments household incomes up to $120,000) will receive four the Child Care Benefit? I am quite sure they did not. to families living with incomes over $70,000? It surely additional tax-free payments from the Canada Child I am quite sure they have again slipped through the won’t be a benefit to those that have to repay all this Benefit (CCB), totalling $1,200 per child under the age cracks of social support that is needed. borrowed money in the future and it has not been a of six. Families with income above $120,000 will re- If they are living on the streets, they are not em- benefit to those who really need assistance and are ceive additional payments totalling $600 (again per ployed so would not receive any $2,000 payments to desperate. child under the age of six). live on due to unemployment from the virus. How can we justify 35,000 Canadians being homeless These payments are in addition to the basic CCB If they are seniors, as probably many may be, the while everyone sits back and collects billions during benefit, which can be as high as $6,765 (per child under bit of extra paid out was not anywhere near what was the pandemic – whether they needed support or not? six), depending on household income. The total pro- borrowed to be dished out to everyone else. This is happening people – in our country! This is jected cost of the extra CCB payments in 2021 is $2.4 The extra Child Care Benefits alone of $2.4 billion not right. billion. would build how many low income housing units for - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News The CCB, which was created in 2016, is not a tar- the homeless? COVID-19 needs a more objective approach By Murray Mandryk ICU beds become even more scarce Grasslands News for the not only people with COVID- 19 but also in accidents or suffering from heart attacks. As we approach Christmas, Sas- This has become the story on the katchewan remains caught in the Prairies of late and much is being middle of a epicentre of rising COVID- made that all three Prairie provinces 19 cases. are run by conservative-minded gov- To the east of us, Progressive ernments. Conservative Premier Brian Pallis- Perhaps this needs to be put in per- ter announced Manitoba’s lockdown spective. measures will extend past Christmas. It is true in that Manitoba, Sas- To the West of us, United Conser- katchewan and Alberta share govern- vative Party Premier Jason Kenney ments that are decidedly pro-business. announced tough lockdown measures It’s also true that doctors in all prov- that now surpass those in this prov- inces have expressed frustration with ince. the slowness of political leadership to And caught in the middle is Pre- implement measures that might have mier Scott Moe — who surely has more effectively clamped down on problems of his own. transmission. The latest and greatest of these But if you look around, you quickly problems has to do with COVID-19 notice COVID-19 problems are every- gaining a foothold in nursing homes where and that it may be pretty big different political administrations — who have from the extreme right, still trying to convince in Regina and elsewhere — a fright- oversimplification to suggest that the struggled despite their own measures. the rest of us that this pandemic is not real. ening prospect, as this is the very struggle to get a handle on surging Quebec banned most social gatherings, orga- But shrill criticism also came from some of the thing that caused death totals to rise second-wave cases is only a problem nized sports and closed restaurants, bars, gyms, left who just can’t give those political leaders in other jurisdictions. in this part of the world. libraries and museums since Oct. 1. Yet that they don’t like any credit for anything. It was As of the writing of this, there have The second wave has hit the U.S. province is now cancelling surgeries because of disheartening. been 66 COVID-19 deaths in Saskatch- even harder than the first wave — the COVID-19 swell in its hospitals. So let’s end off with some good news. ewan, including 11 deaths at Regina’s not only in red Republican states but People from elsewhere do like to bundle the As previously mentioned, Saskatchewan Extendicare Parkside. Sadly, both to- also in blue Democrat states like New prairie provinces as one place, but there has COVID-19 daily counts are still too high at tals are expected to rise in the coming York, California and Massachusetts been important differences in both policies and around 272 cases a day, but there are signs that days, as total cases have soared past that has shut down restaurants and messaging. seven-day rolling average may be finally level- 10,000 and hospitalizations are at 117 public gatherings. For example, in Manitoba, Pallister is now ling out a bit. including 27 in ICUs. And while there is no denying that being hammered for not only the lockdown in In Manitoba, daily case numbers are slightly One long-time ICU doctor recently Canada’s COVID-19 hotspot right now his province but also calling out anti-maskers decreasing. posted on FaceBook that he has never is the prairies, this, too, needs a bit of and anyone carelessly disregarding social dis- Could it be a sign measures are finally work- seen so many people in ICUs for a sin- perspective. tancing and other measures aimed at stopping ing? Hopefully. gle disease. The frightening reality is It’s hit every province from B.C. the spread. Hopefully our leaders will be encouraged for that is only expected to increase as to Quebec — provinces run by very Of course, one would expect a bad reaction doing what’s right. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: All subscription expire Dec. 31. 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By Elaine Ashfield “Our small business community property assessments, hoping to help ing situation we currently face,” Trade Grasslands News continues to be impacted by the global with the challenges faced by businesses and Export Development Minister Jer- COVID-19 pandemic,” Trade and Export and industries so they remain compet- emy Harrison said. “Small businesses Development Minister Jeremy Harrison itive to help create jobs for Saskatche- are continuing to do their part by not The anticipation of many small busi- said. “As we focus on our economic re- wan families. only protecting public health, but also nesses to see an increase in sales during covery plan during this challenging pe- helping to ensure a strong economic re- December has not turned out to be what riod, renewing this program will help Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate covery in both the weeks and months was hoped for. Many small businesses provide critical assistance to our small On Monday of this week, the Govern- ahead, and in the longer term as well.” rely on Christmas sales to help during businesses who have had to fully or par- ment of Saskatchewan announced the The rebate will assist businesses the slower months of sales that usu- tially close their doors to protect public new Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate who have adapted to different business ally follow but, unfortunately this year, (SRAR), which will assist businesses models, such as changing the use of pleas from experts monitoring the cases health and reduce the spread of COVID- as they adapt their business models to square footage, installing physical in- of COVID-19 to stay home and to order 19.” address the challenges caused by the frastructure to comply with COVID-19 online, appear to be affecting sales for The SSBEP program initially global COVID-19 pandemic. mitigation guidelines, and upgrading many. launched April 13, 2020, to provide sup- port to small businesses that had to tem- “Our government continues to stand technology, such as websites, to en- Sask. Small Business Emergency Payment porarily close or substantially curtail with our small business community as hance their business. The provincial government realizes their operations as a result of COVID- we work toward economic recovery, and The program is for Saskatchewan this is happening and has announced 19. The program was extended for May this program is one more tool to help businesses that employ less than 100 the Saskatchewan Small Business Emer- 2020 and provided 6,485 businesses more small businesses navigate the challeng- -SEE GOVERNMENT EXTENDING, 8 gency Payment (SSBEP) program will than $32 million in support. be renewed for the period of December 1 The eligibility period for this phase to December 31. Through this program, of the SSBEP will be from December 1, small businesses closed or significantly 2020, to December 31, 2020, and is esti- curtailed due to a public health order mated to cost $8 million. Applications will be eligible for provincial support. for the SSBEP opened on December 7, “Our government recognizes that 2020 and the application deadline for small businesses are the heartbeat of this eligibility period is January 31, Saskatchewan’s economy,” Premier 2021. Scott Moe said. “By renewing the Eligible applicants will receive a Small Business Emergency Payment, payment of 15 per cent of their monthly we are ensuring small businesses re- sales revenue, to a maximum of $5,000, main strong and continue to provide based on the greater of November 2019, thousands of jobs across Saskatchewan, December 2019, or February 2020 sales even when they are impacted by public revenue. For seasonal businesses, the health orders necessary to reduce the funding support will be 15 per cent of spread of COVID-19.” the average monthly sales revenue for Additional health measures came full months that the business operated into effect Friday, November 27 and, in 2019. along with current health measures, re- Eligible applicants must attest that main in effect until December 17, 2020 they: when these measures will be reviewed • are a small or medium business (0-499 by the provincial Chief Medical Health employees); Officer. • maintain a permanent establishment New measures affecting businesses in Saskatchewan and allocate a portion include all restaurants and licensed es- 20122bm1 of their income to Saskatchewan; tablishments (bars, taverns, nightclubs) • were operating October 31, 2020, or el- now being limited to seat four at a sin- igible to operate, in the case of seasonal gle table. If there are impermeable bar- business; riers between the tables, tables must be • are subject to a public health order placed two metres apart. If there are no that requires them to temporarily sus- impermeable barriers between tables, pend or substantially curtail their op- there must be a three metre distance be- tween all tables. erations during the eligibility period Restaurants and licensed establish- December 1 to December 31, 2020; ments must also now maintain guest/ • have experienced a loss of sales reve- reservation information on all patrons. nue; and The curfew on liquor service remains • plan to reopen when the public health in effect. restrictions are lifted. Capacity is also now restricted to 30 For more information, businesses people at all casinos, bingo halls, arenas, can visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ live theatres, movie theatres, perform- covid19-businesses, call 1-800-667-6102, ing arts venues and any other facilities or email [email protected]. that are currently supporting a capacity Percentage of value lowered of 150 people. Where any of these facili- ties offer food or beverage service, they for re-assessment must keep the activity separate (i.e. cor- Another support for businesses from doned off) from the food and beverage the Government of Saskatchewan was service. No food or drink may be in the also their recent announcement to lower activity area. the range of the percentage of value on Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

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Just because you got an email notifying you of a date of delivery or that your par- Canada Post offices in all communi- cel has been delivered, or even some ties are seeing a huge influx of parcels emails stating they have missed you, right now and as Whitewood’s postmis- your parcel cannot be picked up until tress, Val Fisher Michaleski, told Grass- lands News on Tuesday morning (Dec. 8) you receive a notification card in your when their office was filled to capacity mailbox. in every corner of space, “I’m not even Canada Post cannot track UPS or sure if that’s going to be the worst day FedEx or any courier systems. They or not ... Black Friday and Cyber Mon- only track Canada Post shipments. day deals I think are starting to arrive.” Canada Post employees have their The combination of people staying jobs to do upon arrival or to ship your home from shopping and ordering on- mail - scanning and weighing and mea- line has apparently increased the num- suring and labeling. They will continue ber of parcels being shipped. Probably to work to get your mail delivered so only in the beginning stage as well is during this busy time, be patient, polite the arrival of Christmas mail as people and wait for your notification in your follow the guidelines to not travel and mail box. And most of all – remember gather over Christmas, instead, increas- that your local postal workers can’t ing the amount of mail by resorting to force the big sorting centres to get your sending their gifts to family and friends. mail to you any faster than anyone else. Postal employees are making every Check the deadlines for mailing for effort to sort things as quickly as possi- the holiday season so you or whoever ble and agree that people could help by is receiving your parcel won’t be disap- being patient. pointed. Government extending SSBEP -continued from 7 Volumes are huge 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 people, have or will incur expenses to Donna Harpauer said. “Lowering taxes With the restrictions being recommended to people due to COVID-19, there adapt their business model between for every small business in our prov- has been a huge increase in the number of parcels being shipped. This is just April 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021, plan ince over the next three years will help to continue operating, and have experi- them to recover from the pandemic and RQHDUHDRIDORFDOSRVWRIÀFHWKDWKDGHYHU\HPSW\VSDFHÀOOHGWRFDSDFLW\ enced at least a 30 per cent revenue de- enable them to retain and hire more cline compared to 2019. workers.” Under this initiative, Sas- Eligible applicants will receive a re- katchewan’s small business corporate bate of 50 per cent up to a maximum income tax rate drops from two per cent of $5,000 for a $10,000 expenditure, with to zero effective October 1, 2020. Begin- amounts being determined based on ning July 1, 2022, the small business tax business expenditures for changing rate will move to one per cent. And on business models to adapt to the current July 1, 2023, the small business tax rate Advertise in environment brought about due to the will return to two per cent. The amount global COVID-19 pandemic. which small businesses can earn at the The SRAR program will be launched small business tax rate will remain at and applications will be available in the $600,000—the highest threshold in Can- your local paper? coming weeks. For more information, ada. These tax reductions will benefit including COVID-19 support for busi- about 31,000 incorporated Saskatchewan nesses and workers in Saskatchewan, small businesses, saving them more YES, YOU SHOULD! please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ than $189 million in provincial taxes covid19-businesses. over the next three years—for an av- Small business tax rate reduced erage savings of more than $6,100 per Saskatchewan small business. “Small Legislation to reduce the tax rate for businesses are a key driver of our econ- Saskatchewan small businesses over the omy, employing nearly 150,000 Saskatch- next three years was also introduced ewan workers,” Harpauer said. “By on Monday, fulfilling another major lowering taxes for small businesses over commitment made by the government the next three years our government is in the recent election campaign. “Sas- helping to sustain that vital sector of THE POWER OF NEWSPAPER ADS IN 2021 katchewan’s small businesses and their our economy, bolstering employment employees have been hard hit by the ef- and keeping our province on the path to Given the proliferation of digital platforms, the rise of geo-targeting fects of the global COVID-19 pandemic,” economic recovery.” and the constant stream of online news, you may be wondering if Deputy Premier and Finance Minister it’s worth placing ads in your local paper. 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Companies Whether published in print or online, local newspapers remain a top around innovation and research and must develop new markets or expand source of reliable information for the public, particularly when it comes development (R&D). existing ones to be eligible for market to issues affecting the community. Without a doubt, local papers are a The regulations will offer incentive development credits. relevant and in-demand source of news. And, when marketing dollars tax credits of 40 per cent of eligible ex- “We are very pleased to see clear lead- are spent wisely, they make a real impact. penditures for qualified R&D projects ership with respect to the amendments The takeaway? Make certain to advertise where you’re sure to get and approved market development to the Saskatchewan Potash Production real results! programs. The amendments will allow Tax Regulations,” Gensource Potash companies to take full advantage of the Corp President and CEO Mike Fergu- Get started now. We can help you create an ad or build a whole cam- credits by removing expiry dates and son said. “The amended regulations paign. Contact Grasslands News today! enhancing eligibility requirements. dovetail with the leadership in innova- “These changes will promote the ex- tion that Gensource is deploying at its pansion of Saskatchewan’s potash sector Tugaske project. Gensource welcomes and ensure that our province remains the amendments to the regulations and the preferred jurisdiction in which to look forward to providing long-term eco- pilot innovative technologies,” Energy nomic benefit to the Saskatchewan com- and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre munity while demonstrating real-world said. “As we move into economic recov- ESG leadership.” BHP Canada Inc. 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One upstate sheriff said his office would Grasslands News location of cases across Saskatchewan divided into 13 never muck with “the great tradition of Thanks- zones.” giving dinner.” Another announced that going Four charges were to individuals who were not Saskatchewan RCMP issued a press release on Mon- home to home “to see how many turkey or tofu self-isolating despite being advised to do so by local day, Dec. 7th which address the COVID-related calls eaters are present is not a priority.” Residents in health authorities. These charges occurred in Far for service up to that date. Along with it, a reminder many parts of that country, and ours, don’t even North West, North Central (x2), and Far North Central that community health and safety is a shared respon- need to try to hide their violation of the order. I zones. The three charges which were made to individ- sibility. hope we do better here over Christmas. uals for large gatherings took place in the Far North “From March 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020, the In Buffalo, an 80-year-old former marine has East, Far North Central and Far North West zones. Saskatchewan RCMP have received a total of 3,300 died of a head injury sustained in a bar dispute “Each charge is a Summary Offence Ticket In- COVID-related calls for service. Of these, 49 have after he urged another patron to wear a mask and formation (SOTI), under a Provincial Statute. These resulted in charges,” explains Saskatchewan RCMP speak more politely to the staff. Donald Lewinski, charges are not a criminal offence. For this reason, Media Relations. “The vast majority of COVID-related 65, has been charged with criminally negligent ho- the names of the individuals charged will not be re- calls for service were resolved by educating individu- micide in connection with the death of Rocco Sa- leased... As Saskatchewan’s provincial police force, we als about the Public Health Orders (PHO) in place and pienza, whom he shoved to the ground during an will continue to be present in your community to pro- the potential health and enforcement consequences argument. He faces up to four vide services and ensure community safety 24 hours a that can result from non-compliance with the PHO. years in prison, if convicted. day, seven days a week. We continue to work closely As police officers, we are responsible for ensuring our Sapienza struck his head on with Saskatchewan Health Authorities to investigate actions do not put others at risk while doing our part the ground and immediately calls for service that violate the PHO to help maintain to slow the spread of the virus. We need you to do the went into a seizure following public health and safety.” same and this starts by following and familiarizing the alleged shove. The Saskatchewan RCMP is committed to keeping yourself with the PHOs.” communities safe and healthy. In Mississauga, Ont., police From November 1 to 30, 2020, Saskatchewan RCMP In order to support the communities and reduce caught a 21-year-old man have received 342 COVID-related calls for service: 128 the spread of COVID-19, some detachments in areas driving at a blistering were complaints of individuals not self-isolating, there with higher numbers of positive COVID-19 cases might 228 km/h. He was nailed were 92 large gathering complaints; 20 complaints re- have to temporarily restrict public access to their de- for stunt driving. He was lated to masking, 14 traveller check complaints and 88 tachments so as to ensure that emergency requests for hit with a seven-day ve- other COVID-related complaints. service are able to be conducted safely. As a result, hicle impound and license “Of these calls for service, police have charged the RCMP is encouraging individuals to phone the suspension for doing more than twice the legal seven individuals under the Province’s Public Health local detachment prior to visiting in person. To locate limit in an Audi S4 on the 403. Orders for contravening Sec. 61 of The Public Health the phone number of your local RCMP detachment, A German doctor has been charged with mur- Act, 1994. The location of the charges are identified in please visit: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/find/SK der after two seriously ill coronavirus patients accordance with the provincial government’s COVID- were lethally injected. The 44-year-old had been working at the University Hospital in Essen when the patients, aged 47 and 50, died. The doctor said he wanted to spare the patients and their relatives Use your ATV safely and legally: RCMP further suffering. He apparently informed the men’s families before the injections. Sgt. Travis Adams If you have informa- UTV (Utility Task Vehi- when operating these ve- In Bolton, Ont., Giovanna Ippolito sadly ac- Melville-Ituna Detachments tion related to these inci- cle). These vehicles can- hicles by ensuring the knowledged that the pain in her shoulders and dents please contact your not be licensed through driver has a valid driver’s weakness in her right leg was just part of get- ting older. Bothered by his 46-year-old patient’s Reporting period: local RCMP Detachment, SGI and are ONLY per- license (required), using Dec. 3 to Dec. 9 call 310-RCMP for imme- mitted on private prop- an appropriate helmet two-year decline into pain, the doctor ordered diate response, or you erty with the expressed (required), safe speeds, an X-ray that showed a five-centimetre long, Traffic can call Crime Stoppers consent of the landowner. only carrying passengers broken needle embedded in her spine. It was a During this time, Mel- at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). In the event these ve- when vehicle is equipped medical error that took many years to discover. ville and Ituna detach- hicles are located, on a to do so and only trav- She is not sure when the needle was broken off ments responded to 39 RCMP Reminder public roadway or pri- elling at night when the but it had to be during the births of her children reported occurrences or The All-Terrain Vehi- vate property without the vehicle is equipped with in 2002 and 2004. traffic stops that resulted cles Act enforces the use landowners consent, the lights. Proper training is After resolving problems with international in 15 Charges and 17 of all ATV vehicles in- driver can be charged and available through local travel permits, two giant pandas on loan to the Warnings. cluding but not limited the vehicle impounded. ATV retailers or Canada Calgary Zoo have left the city on a flight for RCMP responded to a to quads, three wheelers, Please use common sense Safety Council. China. The animals have been in limbo since single vehicle accident plans to send them home were hatched in May. Er when a bulldozer fell Shun and Da Mao, arrived in Calgary in May 2018, into a giant hole entrap- Schofer elected as President for Cornerstone CU set for a five-year visit. The pandemic had other ping the driver. EMS at- plans, though. Each of the pandas would devour tended and transported 100 kg of bamboo during the flight, as well as ap- the driver to the hospital The inaugural Board of Cornerstone of Melville. ples, pears and biscuits. Credit Union met to elect a Board Pres- “I am both honored and excited to with minor injuries. In Clearwater, Fla., Bradley Despaigne admits ident for the new credit union. Heidi lead our Board and to work with our RCMP responded to a his favorite film is Back to the Future (1985), Schofer of Melville was elected as Management team in achieving suc- two-vehicle collision in which the 36-year-old has seen “hundreds of Board President for the new organiza- cess for our new credit union,” states Melville and four colli- times.” So, it seemed natural when he bought a tion effective January 1, 2021 through Schofer. “Our vision is to create a more sions involving deer. One used DeLorean. The story gets a little weirder to the 2022 Annual General Meeting. sustainable credit union that will drive collision had minor inju- when he transformed the vehicle into the movie Heidi Schofer has been involved in benefits for our members, employees ries. RCMP would like to version. He says he plans to rent it out for static the credit union system as a Director and communities. Over time, members remind motorist to take display only, and not to drive. Despaigne wishes their time and allow for at Horizon Credit Union since 2004. will benefit through greater access and it would work as a time machine so he could go extra time when heading The last four years, she has served convenience, better advice, products back to Aug. 29, 1984, at 6:30 a.m., the date and out on the road. as Board President of Horizon Credit and services along with improved tech- Union. She has also volunteered and nology.” time of his birth. “I want to run into the hospital Missing Property worked on various boards at the local The merger between Cornerstone, room and tell my mom, ‘What are you doing? Push A woman contacted and provincial levels since 1995. Heidi Horizon and Plainsview Credit Unions harder!’” the RCMP to report she obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the takes effect on January 1, 2021. The A man wearing a Trump shirt and an inflatable lost her black wallet in University of Saskatchewan and her new credit union will become the 4th Trump innertube (?) around his belly who was Melville near the Co-op. Bachelor of Education from the Uni- largest in Saskatchewan with approx- videoed deliberately breathing on two women out- The wallet had her ID versity of Regina. Her employment is imately $1.72 billion in assets, serving side of President Donald Trump’s golf course in inside and some money. currently substitute teaching for school over 35,000 members in 23 communities Virginia. Raymond Deskins, 61, was charged with RCMP continue to inves- divisions in the Melville area and she throughout Saskatchewan and will em- misdemeanor simple assault has been charged tigate. is also involved in the family farm west ploy approximately 285 people. with simple assault. The women were there pro- testing Trump, and obviously that bother the maskless Deskins. Since law enforcement did not see the entire incident, the women basically got a RE-OPENED warrant for a citizen’s arrest. Melville Community Works TO THE PUBLIC! Three Black churches in Louisiana whose roots stretch back to the post-Civil War Reconstruction • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. period were burned to the ground in 2019, and now • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. a 23-year-old white man is being held accountable • Kidsville opening to be determined for what have been called “acts of hate.” Holden • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch Matthews has pleaded guilty to three counts of vi- - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. olating the Church Arson Prevention Act, as well as one count of using fire to commit a felony. He is • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for www.prairiecoop.com headed to jail for 25 years. “The churches survived the 2020 - 2021 school year wait list. Please contact Chantel Fahlman www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail for more info at 306-730-6272 or via Facebook messenger. for nearly 150 years but did not survive this defen- Sponsored by Prairie Co-op dant’s warped act of hatred Keep reading between the lines… 10 December 11, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Government of Saskatchewan $100 million injected into health care facilities

Provincial News About 60 long-term care • Roof Shingle Replace Grasslands News facilities across the prov- ment ince will receive funding • Heating Line Retrofit for maintenance and up- • Replacement standby Patients, families and grades. generator and transfer health care providers will Projects receiving switch benefit from $100 million funding are expected to • Parking Lot Upgrade in health renewal projects be completed over this • Painting across the province. The fiscal year and next. • HVAC Controls Retrofit Government of Saskatch- Some of the projects in • Removal of abandoned ewan is providing fund- the Grasslands News cov- underground fuel storage ing to the Saskatchewan erage areas include: tank Health Authority (SHA) • Air Conditioning as part of a two-year $7.5 Balcarres Grenfell Regional Of- billion capital plan. Balcarres Integrated fice: More than 1,000 proj- Care Centre: •Lighting Retrofit ects have been prioritized • Parking Lot Upgrade • Painting for completion at SHA fa- • Entry Wall cilities. • Sprinkler Head Replace- Indian Head “We know how import- ment. Indian Head Union ant it is to have well-main- Hospital: tained, efficient health Broadview • Concrete garbage pads care facilities to serve our Broadview Centen- • Building Automation residents,” Mental Health nial Lodge: Control System and Addictions, Seniors • Window replacement • Replace Heating and Rural and Remote • Building Automation Piping Health Minister Everett Control System • Counter top Replace Hindley said. “These in- • Carpet Replacement ment vestments help to ensure • Electrial Upgrade for • Flooring Replacement a safe environment while Parking lot Golden Prairie Home: providing quality care in • Kitchen A/C • Sewer Lines many communities. They • Replacement kitchen • Building Automation will also help us continue counter tops Control System to build a strong Sas- • Add crawlspace access • Retrofit of crawlspace katchewan by stimulating in each of two wings lighting Lighting the province’s economic • Sidewalk Replacement Melville recovery.” Broadview Union 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Melville & District “The SHA is pleased to Hospital: Centennial Awards Health Centre: be able to proceed with • HVAC Control Retrofit Six members of St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church • Nurse Call Lease priority maintenance • Parking Lot Upgrade were awarded the Saint Andrews The Apostle Centennial Award (inset • Homecare treatment projects and upgrades at • Boiler Replacement picture). From left, are, Marg Starchuk, Cecilia Haylk, Bunny Halyk, Merv center relocation our facilities,” SHA Vice • Replacement kitchen • Plumbing Ozirny, Helen Oystreck and Sophie Kozakevich (front). President of Infrastruc- counter tops ture, Information and Cupar Moosomin Support Andrew Will Cupar & Discrict Southeast Integrated said. “This will mean nursing home: Care Centre: safer, more comfortable • Roof repair • Fire alarm upgrade experiences for our pa- • Fire Pump Replacement Wellness, Beauty and Holistic tients and visitors, and Esterhazy • Replacement A/C Con- better work environ- Esterhazy Centenial densing unit. ments for our staff.” Special Care home: • Mold Remediation Directory Projects that began • Replace roof over the • Flooring Replacement over the summer and fall south wing and handi-bus • Sidewalk Replacement include: garage Whitewood • equipment upgrades to • Roof Replacement Yorkton Hearing Services the Regina General Hos- Whitewood Commu- Fort Qu’Appelle #18 First Avenue North, Yorkton, Sask. 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The 11th annual edition of Canada’s Food Price Re- turing, distribution and retailing practices to enhance tainty that accompanies it will continue into 2021, Ca- port forecasts an overall food price increase of 3 to 5% safety — all of which impacted food prices. An oil nadians can be confident in their food supply. “Canada for 2021. The most significant increases are predicted price war and the devaluation of the Canadian dollar has one of the safest food systems in the world that for meat at 4.5 to 6.5%, bakery at 3.5 to 5.5%, and veg- were also significant factors. has, over the past 10 months, shown just how resil- etables at 4.5 to 6.5%. This year’s report takes into account the diversity ient it is when it comes to responding in an efficient “Families with less means will be significantly chal- of Canadian families by calculating average food ex- and timely fashion to ensure that consumers are guar- lenged in 2021, and many will be left behind,” says penditure by individual consumer based on age and anteed a constant provision of safe, nutritious food Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, project lead and Director of gender, rather than for an ‘average’ Canadian family. products,” says Dr. Stuart Smyth, project co-lead and the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. For example, based on a family including a man (age Industry Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innova- “Immunity to higher food prices requires more cook- 31-50), woman (age 31-50), boy (age 14-18) and girl (age tion at the University of Saskatchewan. ing, more discipline and more research. It’s as simple 9-13), the annual food expenditure is predicted to be Dr. Jim Vercammen, project co-lead and Professor as that.” $13,907 in 2021, an increase of up to $695 (5%) com- in the the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the The COVID-19 pandemic led to border and facility pared to 2020. Sauder School of Business at UBC, agrees. “With the closures, shifting consumer demand and unemploy- Last year’s report predicted the average Canadian exception of some short-term hoarding of high-demand ment, as well as modifications in production, manufac- family would spend up to $12,667 on food in 2020. Based food products, the various food supply chains continue on the 2020 inflation rate to date, this figure is likely to to function remarkably well. But consumers need to be closer to $12,508, largely because consumers ate at understand that Canada imports a sizeable fraction of restaurants less frequently. its fresh fruits and vegetables from the U.S., Mexico “The COVID-19 pandemic will potentially have and other countries. The potential exists for signifi- Saskatchewan long-lasting effects on Canadians’ relationship to cant disruptions in these imports if there is a second food,” explains Alyssa Gerhardt, a PhD Student in the wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Food price factors to watch for in 2021 include the Dalhousie who worked on the project. “We’ve seen continued impact of COVID-19, the effects of climate more demand for online services in both food retail change, the growth in e-commerce and online services, releases COVID and food service, an increase in Canadians gardening the continued loss of the food manufacturing sector, and preparing meals at home and renewed interest in the national ban on some single-use plastics and the local food supply chains.” impact of the U.S. presidential election on food policy vaccine plans While the impacts of the pandemic and the uncer- and the Canadian dollar. Saskatchewan has developed a COVID-19 Vaccine Shop THE SHOPS Saturdays!Saturdays Delivery Plan, and will be ready to administer the vac- cine when the first shipment is received. Saskatche- wan is working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) which negotiates and procures vac- Dec. 12 & 19 10 AM - 1 PM cines directly with manufacturers on behalf of prov- inces and territories. The Vaccine Delivery Plan outlines Saskatchewan’s phased approach to delivering the COVID-19 vaccina- tion to residents starting December, 2020, including an initial pilot of the delivery and storage of the Pfizer vaccine, a first phase focused on targeted vaccination Kids OPEN LATE of priority populations, and widespread access to the FRIDAY, vaccine in the second phase. 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The pilot will see the vaccine administered at Regina General Hospital and delivered to health care workers providing direct AVALON ACRES HANDMADE BY GLO ROSIE’S CRAFTS Fresh wildflower honey. Available in various sizes. Handcrafted macramé hangers. Handmade Tree of Life Hangers and necklaces. care to COVID-19 patients. The first recipients of the AVON COVID-19 vaccine will be health care workers in ICUs, HYDE RANCH RUBY JAE BOUTIQUE Avon products of all kinds: bubble bath, Vintage books and bygones. Bath bombs, deodorizing room spray, gift bags, eye pillow Emergency Departments and Covid Units at Regina perfume, creams, all your favourites. KIM & TED’S kits, make-up bags and pet bandannas. General and Pasqua Hospitals and staff at testing and B&D VACUUM SERVICE CULINARY ADVENTURE SANITY BY STITCHES assessment centres. Pilot recipients will receive their Vacuum bags and accessories. Headbands, touques. Pampered Chef products. second dose 21 days following the administration of BACKWOOD TRANSFERS DESIGN CO. SCHICKER FARMS A selection of handcrafted earrings. LIPSENSE / SENEGENCE the first dose (during Phase 1). Local producer of eggs, flax & wheat for baking or cooking, Assorted lip, cosmetics and body care products. The Vaccine Delivery Plan’s first phase focuses on BERESINA BEES wheat bags for muscle discomfort. immunizing priority populations who are at a higher Natural, minimally processed honey. LOCALLY HANDMADE Hand designed decor and clothing. SUSAN HARRIS risk of exposure to the virus or more at risk of seri- BR HONEY Local author who lives in the Melville area. Adult and Chil- ous illness - health care workers, elderly residents in Flavoured honey and honey sticks. MALONY’S MITTENS dren’s books including: “Touched by Eternity”. 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Distribution in Phase 2 will occur TWISTED SISTER DESIGNS ETHEL’S JAMS PWD DESIGNS throughout the province at public health clinics and Homemade jellies available in small jars or gift packs. 2-Ply face masks, ear savers. Handmade Jewellery. other vaccination delivery sites across the province. EMMA KATHERINE CREATION UP CYCLE IT JANES Plans are in progress around safe storage of vac- Wreaths, wall hangings, purses, scarves, RAYMOND MAHER Large variety of wears. Clothing, mittens, neck warm- cines, sequenced distribution across the province, Christmas luminaries. Book - “The Deadly Five” ers, masks, handbags and more. public communication of vaccine availability, contin- GORDON MATTHEWS ROOKIES FOOD SERVICE  Һ    gency planning and statistical reporting of vaccines Author of “The Exodus to a Promise Land”. Assorted Bison meat products: burger, sausage and jerky. Large selection of your favourite Watkins products. administered. Also included in the Vaccine Delivery Plan is infor- Located in the Melville Advance ALSO OPEN: Monday to Friday mation regarding a significant public relations cam- 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. paign to ensure accurate and timely information is 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK provided to the people of Saskatchewan. 12 December 11, 2020 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News Whitewood holding Christmas lights and decoration contest By Donna Beutler This year, the Light Up contest is looking for all up at a recent meeting of the Light Up committee and Grasslands News Whitewood and area residents to get involved in the a form has been designed in order for voters to quickly judging of both business and residential Christmas and easily vote for their top choices. The form appears décor. Many will no doubt ask how exactly that will in the Dec. 11 issue of the local paper as well as on As more and more Christmas lights and decorations work. Well, instead of having a couple of judges drive the Town of Whitewood Facebook page and the White- go up around town, it’s easy to see that despite any wood Community Gathering Facebook page. of the circumstances that have been a challenge for around town on one specific night, committee mem- bers are asking everyone to join in on judging this In order to vote, simply fill in the form and drop it residents and businesses around Whitewood this year, off in the drop box located at the Town Office or send their Christmas spirit is still alive and well. annual contest. First off, residents and businesses are being asked an email stating who you wish to vote for. Email ad- For those who have made a few ‘twinkle tours’ dresses will appear in the newspaper ad and on Face- around town already this season, all can see, from the to ensure they have their decorations and lights up and on from now until Christmas because all eyes will book, so get ready to get involved and help Whitewood smallest decoration to the largest display of Christmas determine who will win. The prizes will consist of lights and décor, Whitewood’s Christmas spirit has not be watching to see and to vote on who they think is deserving of the top prizes. $100 and $50 gift cards and gift certificates and will be taken a nose-dive at all. awarded sometime after noon on Monday, Dec. 21, the As for how the judging will work, here’s how it goes This year, in the tradition of years past, a “Light final day to be able to cast votes. Up Our Town” Christmas decorating contest formerly –– drive around the residential areas of town and visit organized by the late Destination Whitewood organi- local businesses and decide who has the best Christ- zation, is going forward with the help of a volunteer mas décor. For the residential category, residents can planning committee. With the Town of Whitewood’s choose a first and second place choice in both the ‘Tra- financial support, along with the help of a few local ditional’ category and the ‘Novelty’ category. As for businesses, plans have now been put into place to the business category, the choices are exactly the same Light up our Town make this year’s Light Up contest as exciting as before –– a traditional category and a novelty category. CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST and possibly more so. The idea of a ‘People’s Choice’ type of judging came Have your lights on every night from now until Christmas Grenfell restaurant closed due to COVID case PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING By Sarah Pacio licious meals and friendly service the pandemic to ensure the health Fill in the form below to vote for your choice in Grasslands News to the community and travellers, in and safety of both staff and patrons. keeping with the previous owner’s On December 5, the restaurant our residential and business categories. Drop reputation. closed temporarily because one the form below off Veramako Family Restaurant in Like many establishments, the staff member tested positive for LQWKH7RZQ2IÀFHGURSER[RUHPDLO Grenfell has temporarily closed to coronavirus pandemic has been a COVID-19. Management is follow- your choice by Mon., Dec. 21 to: prevent the spread of COVID-19. difficult time for Veramako’s. The ing all the necessary protocol out- [email protected] OR [email protected] In December 2019, Yianni Ly- dining room closed in March to lined by the Saskatchewan Health gouriatis took over management comply with provincial regulations authority and will reopen the of the restaurant formerly known and only take-out or delivery ser- RESIDENTIAL restaurant only when it is deemed State street address or name below each heading as Vicki’s on 1. Over the past year, vice was available. After several safe for employees and patrons. he and his staff have provided de- months, dine-in service resumed During this challenge, there Traditional 1st Choice: on August 10 but six weeks later, has been a strong outpouring of ______Lygouriatis responded to Saskatch- support via social media. Many Traditional 2nd Choice: ewan’s rising COVID case numbers patrons posted encouraging words ______by transitioning the restaurant and well wishes on the restaurant’s Novelty 1st Choice: back to just take-out and delivery. Facebook page where Lygouriatis ______Everyone entering the restaurant thanked community members for Novelty 2nd Choice: was required to wear a facemask. their understanding and stated, Heightened sanitizing procedures “Together we will make it through ______have been in place since the start of this.” BUSINESS State business name below each heading Correction Traditional 1st Choice: Amanda Parsons ______was incorrectly de- Traditional 2nd Choice: scribed as the “activity ______director” at Broadview Novelty 1st Choice: Centennial Lodge in ______the “Care Homes” ar- Novelty 2nd Choice: ticle on page 22 of the Herald Sun, Decem- ______ber 4, 2020 issue. Par- sons is the “resident care co-ordinator” and Linda McDonald is the “activity director.” We apologize for the mis- take.

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will abide by whatever modular units as warm By Alan Hustak guidelines are established. up stations. “We support Grasslands News “The health authority will Mission Ridge’s plans to revisit our plans to open get fully operational,” Preparations for the on the 18th. But so far we said vice-president Coleen opening of the Mission only have about a third of Silverthorn, “and we will Ridge Winter Park in Fort the artificial snow that we adhere to any of the health Qu’Appelle are underway need to open.” guidelines that will be im- but the actual date as to The new retail space at posed” when skiers and boarders the Winter Park will be A statement on the can hit the slopes has yet offering its own branded Winter Park’s website to be determined. ski accessories, and rental says not everyone will A new 510 square metre equipment will be cleaned agree with its plans to guest services centre and sanitized between re-open. “Some may feel which offers equipment uses. The bar, restaurant that our approach is too rental, retail sales and and tube park plan to op- aggressive, while others additional washrooms is erate under the guidelines may feel it is too moder- ready to cater to visitors provided by the health au- ate. We recognize that this season, thority. some of these changes will ‘We’d love to be open The Regina Alpine Race be inconvenient, and we Waiting to open ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS for Christmas, but nei- Team hopes to alleviate ask for your patience and ther mother nature nor pressure on the Mission understanding as we navi- Mission Ridge business manager Anders Svenson hopes the new guest ser- the Saskatchewan Health Ridge facilities by using gate these times together.” vices pavilion can open by Christmas. Authority are helping us,” said business manager Anders Svenson. “We’d Late night shopping to be held Dec. 16 in Whitewood like to open on the 19th of December, that is still our possible by support from Hometown Co-op, schedules or travel time to access the local goal but cold temperatures By Elaine Ashfield Grasslands News Horizon Credit Union, Remax Realty and the stores so we thought we could at least pro- are needed to complete the Grenfell & District Lions Club. vide one evening of some extra hours,” An- snowmaking. So far we Late Night Shopping will be held in White- drea Wasmuth, one of the supporters told the only have about a third of With Christmas soon to be here, some of the artificial snow that we the community businesses have joined to- wood on Wednesday, December 16. Herald Sun. need to open. It’s iffy. We gether to extend their hours for Christmas Borderland Co-op Grocery Store, NAPA Businesses are very thankful for people need cold too; that’s what shoppers. Auto Parts, Mon Sherry’s Haircare, Frier’s Ag that shop local and this year especially with we are really waiting for.” Thursday, Dec. 10 is an evening of lights Warehouse, Whitewood Pharmasave, White- the challenges of the COVID-19 regulations Svenson said Mission and shopping in Grenfell. The Christmas tree wood Outdoor & Pets and Second Chance and restrictions. Ridge, like other resorts, is at the end of Desmond Street will be lit and Store will all be open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (be- An evening of late night shopping has been in conversation on a daily stores will be open until 9 p.m. A fireworks sides their regular daily hours) on these days. held for the past couple of years in the com- basis with the Saskatche- display will also take placeat 8:30 p.m. This “Some people have stated they don’t arrive munities and it is hoped this year will be just wan Health Authority and ‘Home for the Holidays’ special event is made home from work in time due to their work as enjoyable and successful as in past years. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

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Millionaires Alumni Ron Hextall has fond memories of Melville By Travis Longman neat for a small community.” Grasslands News After his season in Melville, Hextall returned home to play for the team he sold programs for as a kid, the Brandon The Melville Millionaires have a rich Wheat Kings. He credits the Millionaires history filled with many legendary play- for being a stepping stone to the Wheat ers. In the first edition of the Million- Kings and eventually to the NHL. aires Alumni Series, Ryan Potter shared Upon completion of his time with the a story from his time in Melville. This Wheat Kings, Hextall spent time going week’s edition focuses on a netminder back and forth between the NHL and with a knack for finding the back of the minor leagues. In his first season, he net, Ron Hextall. moved around eight times. Hextall found Hextall is one of the most intimidat- it tough living in a hotel for months on ing goalies in NHL history and a former end, not making a lot of money but felt it member of the Melville Millionaires. Ron helped him grow as a person. Hextall only spent one season in Melville, Hextall’s NHL career began in 1986- but for the Brandon, Manitoba product it 1987 with the Philadelphia Flyers after was a time he will never forget. winning the American Hockey League’s Prior to attending a Brandon Wheat rookie of the year award in the 1985-1986 Kings camp one year, Ron Hextall didn’t season. The 1986-87 season saw Hex- know much about Melville or the Mil- tall capture the Vezina trophy as the lionaires. That all changed when then NHL’s top goaltender as well as the Conn Millionaires’ head coach Len Williams Smythe Trophy which goes to the Most recruited Hextall to come and play for Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Play- the squad. For the then 16-year old Hex- offs. At the time, Hextall became only the tall, the decision was to either stay in the fourth player from a losing team to win Western League and maybe get into a few the award. He had a 15-11 record in the games, or go to the Saskatchewan Junior playoffs and came within one win from Hockey League and start many games. knocking off Wayne Gretzky, Mark Mess- “I knew at the time the Saskatchewan ier, Jari Kurri, Grant Fuhr and the rest League was at a higher level than the of the stacked Edmonton Oilers to win A NHL legend Manitoba league,” Hextall said. “They the Stanley Cup, but it was not to be for Famed NHL goalie Ron Hextall has fond memories of suiting up with the Mel- played more games. I think it was three Hextall, the Oilers won game seven 3-1 ville Millionaires, even though it was just for one season. hours from home, with Lenny there as and the Stanley Cup. coach. Unfortunately he didn’t last long Hextall spent the majority of his play- sonality he might have been better off as time and did well but they don’t see the but he’s the guy that brought me to Mel- ing career with Philadelphia, but he also a forward, but ever since he was a young path. I wouldn’t trade my two years in ville.” played for the Quebec Nordiques and the kid, he wanted to be a goalie. He stated, the minors for anything. In saying that, The season Hextall spent with Melville New York Islanders. He retired after the “My mom tells me that when I was 2-2.5 the first year had its challenges for sure.” was not the most successful on the ice for 1998-1999 season finishing with 240 career years old I used to throw a sock up the Hextall has overcome his fair share of the club. “I try to forget our record,” Hex- wins, but perhaps the most impressive stairs and make the save when it came challenges to get to where he is today. He tall jokes. ”I think we only won 11 games statistic is his 584 regular season penalty down.” attributes that to work ethic and a team and one was by forfeit.” minutes and two career goals. After his playing career he joined first attitude. “The true value of charac- Despite the poor results, Hextall still Scoring a goal as a goalie is a rarity; the Flyers as a professional scout, then ter is what you do when people aren’t looks back fondly at his time in Melville. to this day only 11 goals have been scored after three years he moved up to direc- looking.“ He finished off by offering some It was his first time away from home, and by goalies. Only Hextall and Martin Bro- tor of player personnel. In June 2006, advice on how to be successful. “Work as a 16-year old he looked up to the older deur have scored more than one goal. he moved to Los Angeles to work as the hard and you have to love the game. It’s players. He recalls having terrific billets For a goalie to score a goal it requires Kings Vice-President and assistant gen- not all what people see from the outside; and teammates such as Bruce Thomp- excellent puck handling. ”When I was six eral manager. During his time with the there are some challenges you go through son, Neil Lamberty, Bart Leslie and Tom years old I saw Jimmy Rutherford raise Kings, he won a Stanley Cup before re- as a player and as a professional, love the Ward. the puck in practice, shooting it against turning to Philadelphia. Initially, Hextall game. Never forget who you are, never “One of the special things about play- the boards in practice,” Hextall explains was named assistant general manager forget your roots. You grow up in a small ing in Melville, as much as we didn’t have “I was infatuated with that, but other and director of hockey operations. Later town, typically humble, and once you hit a ton of success that year, was just hav- than that, I don’t have a lot of recollec- on, he would be named the club’s general the big stage don’t forget who you are.” ing a feel for how important the team was tion. I think spending time on the out- manager. Right now, Hextall is working Despite all of his success, Hextall has to the community.” Hextall adds “Person- door rinks in Brandon and a lot of time as an advisor to Los Angeles Kings’ Gen- remained humble and has not forgotten ally, when I think of Melville, Saskatche- on the road by myself with a tennis ball eral Manager Rob Blake. who he is. He still tries to make it back wan I think of the Melville Millionaires. or playing with my buddies you just kind The road was a long one that contained to Manitoba once a year. He is proof that It’s a blue-collar hard-working town with of develop skill and I think that’s where a few bumps along the way for Hextall. if you work hard and not give up you can really good people. I think the team gives my puck handling evolved.” He said, “People just see the final prod- achieve your dreams. the town a bit of identity which is pretty Hextall states that because of his per- uct that you’ve played in the NHL a long

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Post-vaccine, fans will be allowed to What kind of fan are you? terial sidebar, dealt chaos and confusion to the world return, merchandise will be sold, raucous cheering will Are you the type that latches on to a superstar of sports. fill the stadiums and beer will be spilled. player and follow him throughout his career until Professional sports leagues stopped abruptly in And if we’re lucky, we can program our minds to someone else special comes along? mid-March, leaving league officials, team owners, play- forget that 2020 even happened. Maybe you’re a fan who discovers his favourite ers, fans and TV networks in the dark for a couple of • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The No. 19 who team at a young age and you stick with it, come months about what the future might hold. Thousands made the biggest impact in pro-football history was: a) hell or high water or maybe you break your ankles of people were suddenly on the unem- Unitas; b) Alworth; c) COVID” from repeatedly jumping on and off bandwagons. ployment lines — people who sold hot • Saints coach Sean Payton, after his Sometimes it can be difficult to stick with a team dogs, took tickets and provided sta- Sports Column team’s 31-3 win over hometown Denver year after year, no matter how bad it is. dium security, among dozens of other By Bruce Penton Broncos, who played the NFL game with- There are other methods for deciding the teams tasks associated with a game of a pro- out a legitimate quarterback, thanks to that you’re going to follow as a fan of any and all fessional team sport. COVID-19: “I felt bad for the cardboard sports. No longer will a pitcher’s injured fans.” Around here, you see a lot of geography driven elbow, a basketball player’s torn • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “An- selections for folks who choose their favourite Achilles tendon or a hockey players thony Davis has re-signed with the Lak- squads. broken nose be regarded as the worst ers for a five-year deal for $190 million. There are a ton of people in the area who cheer thing that could possibly happen to a That works out to $190 million for each for the Toronto Maple Leafs, for example. player. Having his or her job suddenly of his eyebrows.” They aren’t really all that close to Melville, but taken away is worse. • Kaseberg again: “Fifty-four-year-old back in the days of two teams in Eastern Canada The sport least affected by the Mike Tyson and 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. as the only Canadian teams in the National Hockey COVID-19 outbreak was professional football, at least fought to a draw. They’re talking about a rematch in League, they were a tad closer than Montreal and in the United States. The National Football League’s Las Vegas. It will billed as ‘The Geezers at Caesars’.” the Canadiens, who also have a strong contingent of season wrapped up with the Super Bowl in early Feb- • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Scientists say video Saskatchewan fans. ruary, and the pandemic reared its ugly head in North evidence has proven fetuses can yawn hundreds of While cheering for the Habs has been tough in America in March, so the NFL had a full six months times in the womb. Thousands of times if Mom is a recent years, they are the winningest team to ever to put in place a plan to run its 2020 season. It’s been New York Jets fan.” lace ‘em up and like it or not, no other team is even able to, with only a few pandemic-related hiccups. Pro • Headline at fark.com, after the Russell West- close to winning as many Stanley Cups as they’ve hockey and pro basketball resumed action, in bubble brook-to-Washington Wizards trade for John Wall: paraded through the streets of Montreal. setups, to determine champions and, for the most part, “Washington is finally giving Texas a Wall.” Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg are all rela- it worked, even though fans could watch the action only • Dwight Perry again: “The Ravens-Steelers game, tively close for folks who might want to make a trip on television or streaming services. Baseball manufac- originally scheduled for Nov. 26, was moved to Nov. 29 for a game, so you’ll see a lot of Oilers, Flames and tured a modified season and determined a champion. and then Nov. 30 because of COVID-19 before finally get- Jets merchandise worn in the area as well. Will there be asterisks beside the titles won by the ting played on Dec. 1. Broncos fans — forced to watch Of course there are the odd ball fans who cheer NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, the NBA’s Los Angeles their team play on without a bona fide QB — are calling for teams such as the Anaheim Ducks and the San Lakers and MLB’s L.A. Dodgers? Probably, but the vic- for an illegal shift.” Jose Sharks, but for the most part, it seems Cana- tories were legit. • Raiders coach Jon Gruden, to reporters, on what dian fans want to display some kind of patriotism Too bad for the Canadian Football League, however. it was like watching film of his team’s 43-6 loss to the and root for a team based in the home of hockey. While NHL, MLB and NBA teams have owners with Falcons: “When you go to the dentist and have to have Now, if you hated the Leafs – and I’m not talking deep pockets, and able to absorb a season without fans, your teeth pulled out? It’s pretty much like that.” about a slight dislike but a total hatred – and you’re the same could not be said for the CFL, which aban- • Ryan Brown of Birmingham’s WJOX Radio, via an older person, you’re more than likely a Detroit doned the 2020 season entirely, while making plans for Twitter, after watching six consecutive quarters of Ken- Red Wings fan. And if you’re a Boston Bruins fan a full restart in June, 2021. tucky football: “Hoping if I’m ever convicted of a major you probably could have cared less about the Habs. Professional golf was another sport that semi-sur- crime this will count as time served.” That leaves two more of the original six teams, vived the pandemic. It took three months off, rearranged Rapper Snoop Dogg, commentating on the pay-per- the New York Rangers and the Chicago Black its schedule, resumed in mid-June, did regular testing view telecast of the Tyson-Jones fight: “Like two of my Hawks. of its players, allowed no spectators, and TV networks uncles fighting at a barbecue!” I only know of a handful of Rangers fans, but reaped the benefits of regular sports programming. Care to comment? Email [email protected] there are quite a few who like the Hawks. It must have something to do with Bobby Hull or Tony Esposito or maybe, it was because they still have the best looking logo in all sports. Baseball is a bit different, yet in some ways, SWRC expands database for recycling much the same. Back in the days of the Expos, everyone liked The Saskatchewan expanded database will Economy, one that prior- of September. People the Montreal entry in the Major Leagues, mostly Waste Reduction Coun- be to encourage people itizes keeping materials with a repair or reuse because they were the lone Canadian club. Once the cil (SWRC) is pleased to to establish small busi- and goods in the econ- business who want to be Toronto Blue Jays entered the fray, you saw a lot announce an expansion nesses around reuse and omy as long as possible. included in the database of fans jump ship to Toronto and there are tons of to its recycling database repair. A robust reuse The work will begin in can email database@ Jays fans in the area, and rightly so. (swrc.ca) to add options and repair sector is a early 2021 and is expected swrc.ca or call 306-931- It makes sense. The Jays are on television the for reuse and repair. The key feature of a Circular to be complete by the end 3242. most and their merch is available all over the place. project is funded by a Parents then indoctrinate their children to also grant from the G. Murray cheer for the Blue Jays and then, it simply becomes and Edna Forbes Foun- tradition. dation Fund at the South Automotive and Service Of course, not everyone cheers for the Jays. You Saskatchewan Commu- can’t walk down the street without seeing a New nity Foundation. York Yankees cap and every older baseball fan who SWRC’s recycling Directory dislikes the Yanks, pulls for either the Los Angeles database currently pro- Dodgers or the St. Louis Cardinals, or at least that’s vides Saskatchewan res- what it seems like. idents with information As for this scribe, the choices that have been on where to recycle a OW TOWING SERVICES made over the years may not have been the best. wide variety of prod- 24 Hour Service ucts and materials. 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Horn measuring SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS In the above photo, Matthew Thompson (left) set a deer head in a box while Kyle Krueger (right) prepared the paperwork for it at the Grenfell Wildlife Fed- HUDWLRQ·VGURSDQGJRKRUQPHDVXULQJHYHQWRQ'HFHPEHU,QWKHSKRWRRQ WKHULJKW*OHQ/RZHQEHUJGURSSHGRIIDGHHUKHDGIRUVFRULQJ Local wildlife groups hold horn measuring events By Sarah Pacio The club’s annual horn measuring hosted a similar event the day before. hunters brought heads from whitetail Grasslands News program is usually an opportunity for “We had a few local people come and go; deer, mule deer, moose and elk. The many people to socialize and it typically didn’t have too many people there,” the measuring and scoring from the events includes a turkey shoot fundraiser in club’s president Bowman Bryant said. provides the basis for awards that are Three men stood outside the Grenfell “We did all the scoring in our clubhouse usually handed out to members at an Community Hall last Sunday afternoon, the hall basement. However, organiz- but we just had my dad and myself in- annual spring banquet. With the ongo- swapping stories about their hunting ers opted for an alternative format this side, and everyone else stayed outside.” ing pandemic it is uncertain whether experiences. “I was pretty happy when year to comply with public health or- In spite of the unusual format for the either group will be able to host those the brute came in front of us!” said ders. “We weren’t going to hold it at all, events in both communities, several events next year. one hunter; “The bull charged straight but some people shot some really good at me!” recalled another. While they animals this year so we decided to do talked, volunteers from the Grenfell a drop-and-go format,” explained Jodi Wildlife Federation were busy measur- Lowenberg, the club’s secretary. The DO YOU ORDER ONLINE? ing and scoring animal heads inside the turkey shoot was eliminated this year building. Everyone wore masks and pro- due to COVID restrictions. vided information for contact tracing. The Broadview Wildlife Federation Easy as 1-2-3... Funding gets approved for repairing 1. Use our street address when you place your order. 2. We will phone you when and resurfacing Melville tennis courts your package arrives. 3. Come on down to our By Emily Jane Fulford risk as well. Having not club as a $20,000 two court office and pick up your Grasslands News been resurfaced in over repair has been quoted package. 15 years, the Melville ten- at $49,860, PST included, nis courts could bring out GST extra.” The 2020 budget for the McEnroe in many oth- Because the cost the City of Melville has erwise reserved players. turned out to be so much announced funding in “In addition to our higher than the clubs ini- WE OFFER A PLACE TO HAVE the amount of just over contribution, the Tennis tial projections, they de- $12,000 for repair and re- club was able to secure a cided to submit a request YOUR PARCELS DELIVERED TO! surfacing two of the cities $10,000 Painted Hand Ca- for a grand amendment to This service is offered for rural residents who require four courts with plans to sino grant and was offered both the City of Melville a street address for parcels to be delivered to, repair the other two in fu- $5,000 from the Kinsmen and The Painted Hand ture years. Club if they also painted Casino. The new plan is OR you’re concerned that your delivery will be stolen from your In Western Canada, it’s Pickleball lines on the to use the money for sup- doorstep, or you will not be at home at time of the delivery. fairly common for tennis courts” said City Man- plies to be purchased so Minimum – $3.50 charge. Daily storage charge – $1.50 courts to be resurfaced ager Ron McCullough. “I that their own group of every eight to ten years worked with the club to dedicated volunteers can Open Monday to Friday - 9 a.m to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. due to the damage caused develop a standardized take a crack at the cracks USE OUR ADDRESS: by ground movement. Request for Quotation to themselves. The Painted This movement usually accept bids on the work. Hand Casino approved 218 - 3rd Ave. W., results in cracks and During this RFQ develop- the DIY project proposal bulges which can not only ment, I worked with in- and put their support be- Melville, SK S0A 2P0 make gameplay frustrat- dustry experts to ensure hind the purchase of the ing, it can cause a safety we requested the right supplies. 306-728-5448 ext. 222 materials and repairs. “Although there have During these discussions, been numerous setbacks, I was informed of a much this is a group that con- broader scope of needed tinues to show incredible repairs. The resurfacing drive to keep these courts or would not fix the exist- alive and part of the rec- ing cracks and extensive reational landscape in the 708 South Railway St. W., crack repair work would City of Melville.” said Mc- 'R\RXUSDUWWR need to be completed Cullough. Whitewood, SK S0G 5C0 SUHYHQWFULPH (around 480 feet per court) Melville City Council 306-735-2230 in addition to the resur- approved the grant to be Contact: facing. This is reflecting switched from contrac- 7,36 in the costing submitted tual services to supplies on the RFQ. What was so the project will be pro- projected by the tennis ceeding in the spring. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV December 11, 2020 17 Despite challenges golf championships go ahead

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Wolseley High School (WHS) has undertaken a proj- ect to preserve the legacy of a former teacher at the school. Last fall, WHS announced a plan to create the Randy Clark Legacy Park in memory of Randy Clark, who passed away from cancer in May 2018. Planning has continued over the past several months and the school is now proceeding with new fundraising oppor- tunities. The new park will replace an existing dilapidated basketball and tennis court on the west side of the school, providing a tangible reminder of Clark’s pas- sion for sports. A local landscape architect prepared initial sketches for the park, which includes benches and fitness equipment near the basketball court, along with picnic tables for an outdoor classroom and a ga- zebo. are still being accepted and charitable receipts can be each. They have an ergonomic design and feature the The organizing committee has developed a three- issued for amounts over $25. “At Christmas, people “WHS Warriors” logo. tiered plan that will be implemented based on funding like to give the gift of charity,” noted Ryan Whalley, Two logo options are available for clothing orders from donations. The initial stage will cost an estimated principal at WHS. “Danika Bieber created a postcard and items are highly customizable. “A customer can $35,000, though the overall project could cost nearly that we can print for anyone wishing to make a dona- add text to apparel, or switch the chosen logo and its $100,000. They hope to have at least the basic plan in tion in honour of another person or family member.” location on most pieces,” Whalley said. “The variety of place by fall 2021. In addition to traditional donations, project orga- items is staggering and there are no minimum orders Since the fundraising campaign began last year, the nizers are also promoting purchases of school clothing required.” school has raised just over $3,000. Regular donations and facemasks. A portion of proceeds from these sales For more information about donating to the project will go toward the Legacy Park. or purchasing clothing items, contact the school at 306- Facemasks come in two sizes and cost $15 dollars 698-2591. Check the thickness Protect yourself to ensure safety on ice this winter

With the arrival of colder temperatures, the Gov- ernment of Saskatchewan reminds everyone to make sure that ice is safe and thick enough before walking or driving on it. Ice thickness depends on the partic- ular waterbody and the local conditions. To be sure, check the ice thickness before you travel on it. As a guideline, you need at least 10 cm (four inches) of ice to walk on, 20 cm (eight inches) to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 30 cm (12 inches) to drive a car or light truck on, and more than 30 cm (12 inches) to support a heavy truck. Be aware that any activity on ice has risks. Guide- lines are provided to help individuals make a decision about whether to venture on to the ice. Thickness is just one consideration when evaluating ice safety. Clear, hard ice is the only ice recommended for travel. Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and ice strength can vary considerably from one area to an- other. Ice should be re-evaluated on every date visited, even if was safe on a previous date. The date ice be- comes safe at a site varies from year to year requiring the verification of the thickness each year as opposed to relying on past experiences. Also avoid ice that: • looks slushy; • has thawed, then frozen again; • is near moving water; • is layered, caused by sudden temperature changes; or • has structures on it, such as pressure ridges. For more information about ice fishing, visit www. saskatchewan.ca/fishing to view the 2020 Saskatche- wan Anglers’ Guide. In comparison to lake ice, river ice is often more hazardous and inconsistent, particularly downstream of dams when winter releases are being made. The Water Security Agency is currently releasing water from Reid Lake on Swift Current Creek and there is also flow throughout the Qu’Appelle and Saskatch- ewan river systems. These flows would impact the formation of the ice covers and these areas should be avoided as conditions can change significantly over short distances. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV December 11, 2020 19 Neighbourly Advice According to ED - Ray Maher /$1'),// Don’t be asleep at the wheel of Jesus )25748·$33(//( WINTER HOURS “Things that happen come aware that we have sleep. We can and do be- ness, not in sexual immo- He will return from • November 1 to April 30 • just once can have deadly a problem, we are often come distracted in our rality and sensuality, not heaven. Concerning His Monday to Friday results,” I shared with beyond a simple or quick faith and can be asleep in quarreling and jeal- coming, he says that no 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ed, my old friend in Sas- fix. This is especially true to our faith’s responsi- ousy. But put on the Lord one knows, only the Fa- Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. katchewan. I think that in the case of God’s peo- bilities. Paul reminds us Jesus Christ, and make no ther concerning that day Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays most of us will admit to ple in the Old Testament. that we need to become provision for the flesh, to or hour. Minimum Load Charge is $10 a little lapse of attention As God’s people when awake in our faith before gratify its desires.” Ro- He warns all, “Stay now and again when driv- we sin, they may not it is too late. We tend to mans 13:12-14 awake. Keep awake.” We now Accept: ing, but falling asleep at result instantly in di- live like we have no time Jesus also calls us to Mark 13:33,37 the wheel can be fatal sastrous consequences. limit on earth. stay awake in our faith, I say don’t be asleep at for oneself and others. If Individually or together, Paul warns: “The night distracted driving causes for we do not know when the wheel of Jesus. we can be distracted, not is far gone; the day is at accidents, falling asleep paying attention to God hand. (the return of Jesus at the wheel causes di- and what we need to do. or our death) So then let saster. Long distant truck We may become blind to us cast off the works of drivers recognize the our sins, and our neglect Melville’s Churches darkness and put on the danger of tiredness and of our obedience to God. will pull over and nap in Isaiah speaks of this armor of light. Let us walk Welcome You their trucks. It’s for their danger confessing to God: properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunken- safety and that of others. “We have all become like 0HOYLOOH$QJOLFDQ/XWKHUDQ(FXPHQLFDO %(7+$1<(9$1*(/,&$/ Ed and I were talking one who is unclean, and &RPPXQLW\0$/(& 0,66,21$5<&+85&+ about the things that are all our righteous deeds are * * * WK$YH: 4XHHQ6W²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K VALLEY ALLIANCE $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ too dangerous to ignore. like a polluted garment. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 ::RUVKLS6HUYLFHDP CHURCH Fort Qu’Appelle &RUQHUWK$YH( 0DLQ6W I wanted some sympathy We all fade like a leaf, &KXUFK2IÀFH 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ from Ed as my wife is on and our iniquities, like the 673$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ Sunday service 10:30 a.m. WK$YH: UG$YH(2IÀFH3K my case because my blood wind, take us away.” Service is also available on YouTube and will be 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K 2IÀFH+RXUV0RQ7KXUVDPQRRQ pressure is too high. Isaiah 64:6 livestreamed. 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Agnes Callow Keith Wayne William Croswell Marilyn Edith Gray Obituary Dec. 24, 1927 – Nov. 25, 2020 Obituary Jan. 8, 1940 - Oct. 26, 2020 Obituary May 3, 1957 – Nov. 29, 2020 Age 80 years Agnes Callow (Novakows- Marilyn Edith Gray (nee ki-Walchuk) was born on Dec. The Valleyview Wildlife Fed- Dean), aged 63 years, late of 24, 1927 on the homestead to eration pays tribute to founding Melville, SK, and formerly of John and Lily (Konechny) Wal- PHPEHUDQG¿UVWSUHVLGHQWRIWKH Invermay, SK, passed away chuk. Club, Keith Croswell. peacefully in her home with her She grew up on the family Keith lived as he died. On family surrounding her on Sun- farm attending Olson School his own terms. He passed away day, Nov. 29, 2020. and then at St. Henry’s School peacefully at home with his wife Marilyn was born in Inver- in Melville. at his side. He also did not want may, SK, on May 3, 1957, to Agnes worked at many jobs a funeral or anyone making, as David and Doreen (nee Story) around the neighborhood, from he would say, a fuss. He wouldn’t Dean. stooking, gardening, cooking have wanted his life summed up She was the 4th of 5 chil- and childcare. Then she went on a piece of paper. That’s just the dren. She was raised on the on to Regina where she worked way he was. Keep it simple. family farm located between at the RCMP Depot. .HLWK ORYHG KXQWLQJ ¿VKLQJ Invermay and Rama. You could In 1948 she married Edward Novakowski. They had two and trapping. He also loved gar- XVXDOO\¿QGKHUZLWKDQRVHLQD daughters, Shirley in 1949 and Bernadette (Beansie) in 1955. dening and carpentry. The most book as she loved to read. /LIHZDVEXV\DVDPRWKHUKRPHPDNHUKHOSHULQWKH¿HOGDQG he loved was time spent with fam- Marilyn graduated from Invermay High School in 1975, and the berry picker. ily and friends. Making memories. Keith was the jack of all trades went on to begin her career working at the Co-op bakery in Her home was always open to visitors for coffee, a meal or DQGGDEEOHGLQDORWRIGLIIHUHQW¿HOGV+HZDVDOVRWKHIRXQGHUDQG Weyburn. After a couple years she returned to Invermay and for a game of cards, which would last well into the wee hours ¿UVWSUHVLGHQWRIWKH9DOOH\YLHZ:LOGOLIH)HGHUDWLRQLQ3ULRU got a position at the local Royal Bank in Invermay. During this of the morning. WRWKDWKHKHOSSUHVLGHQF\DWWKH(VWHUKD]\EUDQFKIRU¿YH\HDUV time she met her soul mate (who was also a friend of the fami- Edward passed away suddenly on April 28th, 1967. In 1968 Throughout his life he also shared a very special love and bond ly) John Gray. They were married on June 14, 1980. she moved to Melville. She worked at several restaurants and with all his dogs. Out of this union came two beautiful daughters. Melissa in the Dairy Queen, which she worked at for 20 plus years. She The Clock of Life is wound but once and no man has the Pow- 1981, when at this time Marilyn took a leave of absence from was often referred to as the Dairy Queen Lady. In 1975 she er. To tell just when the hand will stop at late or early hour. Now is the bank, and remained off work as Deanna arrived 18 months married Maurice (Doc) Callow, but unfortunately, he passed the only time you own. Live, Love and Toil with a will. Place no faith later in 1982. After some time off to look after the girls, Marilyn in tomorrow. For the clock may then be still. away 10 months later. Her life was empty again, but she made returned to work. She took a position at the Invermay Gateway the best of it. Her sense of humor and family and friends kept Lodge where she remained for the next 17 years. her going. She loved to play bingo, Yahtzee and card games. After both girls graduated from high school, Marilyn and Quilting became her passion as well as accumulating quite John decided to move to Fox Warren, MB for employment for a collection of Owls. She was also a member of the Royal John. They returned to Invermay in 2001 for a brief stay before Canadian Legion. Marian Florence Harrison moving to Melville, SK in 2002, where she gained employment As her eyesight was failing her crocheting and embroider- Obituary Aug. 8, 1929 – Dec. 1, 2020 at a publishing plant and later the local newspaper. ing could no longer be done. But it didn’t affect her joke telling. Family was always an important part of her life and that 3HURJLHVDQGEDNLQJ¿OOHGKHUGHHSIUHH]HDQGZHDOOOHIWKHU Marian Florence Sandbeck became more evident once the girls found companions and house with goodie bags. She loved music and dancing. Her was born Aug. 8, 1929, to grandchildren started to arrive. She enjoyed spending any radio was her companion right to the end. Grandchildren ar- Florence (nee Torgerson) and time she could with them. That was made easier for her once rived and she was called Granny or Nanny, then great-Granny Albert Sandbeck at the family both girls decided to make Melville their home as well. She and great-Nanny. homestead near Mossbank, spoke proudly of them to everyone she met. Marilyn also had In 2010 she moved to Queen Street Manor and then when Sask. She was the youngest a quick wit and could always recite a joke or two to make you laugh. her health failed, to St. Paul Lutheran Home in 2011. Thank RI ¿YH FKLOGUHQ DGRUHG E\ KHU you to all who made her life enjoyable while at St. Paul Home. older brothers, Orville, Clifford Marilyn’s health started failing which led her to take an ear- Her sense of humor carried on. She enjoyed that special “cig- and Marnald, and also beloved ly retirement. After several years in Melville, she deteriorated enough that she had to become a resident of the St. Paul Lu- arette” a day for many years. She cherished the visits and calls by her best friend and sister, theran Care Home in Melville. from family and friends and her nieces and nephews. Evelyn. In October of 2020, Marilyn went to Regina for what was to Special in her life were her three godchildren, Judy (Wal- Marian grew up on the fam- chuk) Bohay, Audrey Walchuk and Kay (Novakowski) Gable. ily farm during the dry years EHDURXWLQHNQHHVXUJHU\DQGGLGZHOOIRUWKH¿UVWIHZGD\V Mom left us peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 to However with other underlying complex health conditions and of the Depression. One of her other complications, she fell seriously ill and could not recover. be with those who left before her. She was 92 years and 11 childhood memories was the The family brought her home to her house on Wednesday, months old. surprise of raindrops falling on her face, unaware that it was Nov. 25, 2020, to care for and spend time with her until such She was predeceased by her parents, John and Lily; hus- KHU¿UVWH[SHULHQFHZLWKUDLQIDOO time that she passed. All Marilyn ever wanted since moving to bands, Edward Novakowski and Maurice Callow; three chil- In her high school years, Marian was a typical teenager, the nursing home was to return to her own home. dren in infancy, two daughters and a son; her brothers, Carl spending time with friends and coaxing her older brothers to Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, David and Do- (Rose and Marg), William (Anne), Julius (Sylvia), Edward take her and Evelyn along to community dances. At age 16, reen Dean; mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Jack and Ha- (Mary), Wesley, Eugene ‘Corky” (Molly); sisters, Bernice (Ed- she and Evelyn enrolled in Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute zel Gray; sister-in-law; Diane Anaka; maternal and paternal ward) Peachey, Gene (John) Chepeur, Josephine, Helenia; at Outlook, Sask., for a year. grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. and brother-in-law, Walter Matewish. Marian began her career as a telephone operator for Sas- She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories her loving She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Bernard) Laut- katchewan Government Telephones in various communities. husband, John Gray; her daughter Melissa (Curtis) Manum ner, their children - Denise Lautner, Crystal (Cam) Phythian, In 1951, this career took her to Whitewood in the role of Chief and their children Archur, Jagur, and Adlur; her daughter Dean- their children - Morgan, Spencer and Carter and Dale Lautner; Telephone Operator. Shortly thereafter, she met Jimmy Harri- na Gray (Matthew Hollinger) and their children Lecina, Alana daughter, Beansie (Darryll) Stein - their children, Jason (Jeniff- son while attending a dance at Bird’s Point, Round Lake. She and Austin; brothers, Brian Dean of Canora Beach, Richard er), their children- Garrett, Katelyn, Jonathan and Nicholas, was smitten and later discovered that he had already noticed (Irene) Dean of Invermay, Calvin (Barb) Dean of Taber, AB; Brent (Shelly), their children - Brennin (Kaila), and Kaylee, the “new girl in town”! She accepted a ride home with him and sister Valerie (Lloyd) Schmidt of Melville; brother and sister- Nathan (Kathy) their children - KC and Dawsyn; sister, Peggy recalled being disappointed that he didn’t kiss her good night! in-laws; Ed Anaka; Jacquie (Ray) Puryk; Darlene Gray; Barb Matewish and sister-in-law, Rose Walchuk; and many nieces What a gentleman! One year later, they married and began (Don) Puryk; Garry Gray; Darcy Gray; and numerous nieces and nephews. their life together, a union that lasted over 62 years. They wel- and nephews. Thank you to everyone who was part of mom’s life. We will comed with love six daughters: Susan, twins Gwen and Gaye, A special thank you to the staff at St. Paul Lutheran Home never forget you. Mary Lou, Deborah Ann and Jacqueline. Marian was thrilled to for the care she received the last two and a half years. Her Abiding by the new public health restrictions, a private fam- be Grandma to Jordan, Robin, Alison, James and Sean. She warm hugs and smile will be missed by one and all. ily funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at was also delighted to be Great-Grandma to Samuel, Claire, ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVGRQDWLRQVFDQEHPDGHWRWKH&DQDGLDQ 10 a.m. from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Melville Jonathan, Khloe, Kate,Fara, Shea, Henry and Adeline. Mental Health Association or the St. Paul Lutheran Home in with Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa OMI as the celebrant. After residing in Moosomin for many years, Marian and Jim Melville, SK. Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville. returned to Whitewood in 1984. They reunited with friends and A celebration of life will take place at a later date. renewed their love of dancing, joining dance clubs and teach- Arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, ing old-time dance steps to a younger generation. Melville, SK. Marian also became active in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, SUR¿FLHQWLQPDQ\UROHV6KHZDVDORYLQJDQGGHYRWHGZLIH www.baileysfuneralhome.com mother and homemaker, well known for her quick wit and dry humour - a proud Norwegian! Her beloved Jim passed away in 2015, and Marian contin- ued to live in their home, where she remained until her passing on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Marian was predeceased by her parents, her siblings, in- fant daughter Deborah Ann and her “sweetheart”, Jim. She HIP/KNEE is survived by her daughters and their families, sisters-in-law Replacement? Advertising Liz Sandbeck and Lovella Jarvi, brother-in-law John Harrison, Other medical special nieces and nephews, their families, cousins and many HELP STOP THE conditions causing friends. SPREAD OF FAKE TROUBLE WALKING At Marian’s request, a graveside service will take place in NEWS! or DRESSING? The Disability Tax the spring of 2021. Memorial donations may be made to the The global COVID-19 Credit allows for Deadlines MS Society of Canada-SK Division, 150 Albert St., Regina, pandemic means SK S4R 2N2 or to the CMHA SK Division (Canadian Mental learning how to $2,500 yearly tax Health Assoc.) 2702 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1J2. SPOT fake news has credit and up to DisplayT£!99-)'&9!2&#-;Oakshela, Sask. In grade 9 she  $Q\GHEWRZLQJLVWREHVHQWWR DV WR WKH DFFXUDF\ FRPSOHWHQHVV Creamery. Marion joined the moved to Grenfell, Sask. to live WKHDGPLQLVWUDWRURIWKHHVWDWH0UV WUXWKIXOQHVV RU UHOLDELOLW\ RI VXFK army (CWAC) where in spite of 'LDQD *UHJRU\ ZLWK DFFRPSDQ\LQJ DGYHUWLVHPHQWV )RU JUHDWHU LQIRU with her Grandma Reeve, then GRFXPHQWDWLRQ DQG WR    PDWLRQ RQ DGYHUWLVLQJ FRQGLWLRQV hopes to be sent overseas. WK$YH1RUWKMoose Jaw. In 1967 she was retirement. Province Wide awarded the Centennial Medal in the Public Service category. 5HDFKRYHUUHDGHUVZHHN (ODLQHIRXQGKHU¿UVWMRELQÌOHjOD&URVVH6DVNWKHQZRUNHG O\&DOOWKLVQHZVSDSHU12:RU Marion was united in marriage to Wilson MacLean (a 28- in Baldur, Man., making lifelong friends each place she went. On 6((.,1* 352)(66,21$/ '5,9 IRUGHWDLOV year Army veteran) in 1969. She was brought up in the un- Feb. 22, 1964 she married Roy Strandlund and moved to the family (56 ZLWK &ODVV  ²  OLFHQVH WR inspiring days of the Depression and had “no great expecta- WUDQVSRUW 59V WKURXJKRXW 1RUWK farm near Broadview, Sask. $PHULFD :H KDYH FRPSDQ\ GULY WLRQV´ EXW :LOVRQ ZKR KDG VSHQW KLV ¿UVW ZRUNLQJ \HDUV LQ 7KHLUIDPLO\JUHZZLWKWKHDUULYDORI¿UVWERUQ6XVDQLQ'HFHP the coalmines of Cape Breton, saw beauty everywhere and HU VSRWV DYDLODEOH LQ 'RXEOH +DXO ber 1964, Cameron a year and a half later, and Leslie two years 7ULSOH+DXODQG6HPLIOHHWVDQG22 through this, Marion became interested in local and foreign after that. While lovingly mothering her children, working as a lab VSRWVDYDLODEOHLQ6LQJOH WRQ DQG travel and was privileged to see London, Paris, Rome, Venice, technician, and farming with Roy all other hours of the week, Elaine 'RXEOH +DXO IOHHWV )RU PRUH LQIRU and later parts of India, NePal and South America. In 1983 the PDWLRQ RQ HDFK IOHHW SOHDVH YLVLW still found time to overcook poultry and beef, make Thanksgiving couple retired to the family farm north of Melville with expecta- URDGH[VHUYLFHVFRP  6XEVLGL]HG meatloaf, and ensure each of her children were entirely self suf- tions of easy living. Sadly, Wilson died just one year later and KHDOWKDQGGHQWDOLQVXUDQFHPRQWK ¿FLHQW O\ERQXVDYDLODEOHIRUFRPSDQ\GULY 0DULRQUHPDLQHGRQWKHIDUPSODQWLQJWUHHVDQGÀRZHUVWRDGG HUV 0XVW KDYH YDOLG SDVVSRUW DQG to the natural beauty of the yard. In 2007 she moved to Pinawa, Man. where her youngest daugh- ter lives. EHDEOHWRFURVVWKHERUGHU7RDSSO\ In August of 2000, Marion purchased a house in Melville SOHDVH HPDLO UHVXPH DQG D FXUUHQW which at one time belonged to her brother Dave and his family. She joined in the Pinawa community with quilting club, knitting GULYHU·V DEVWUDFW WR UHFUXLWLQJ#URD Marion may have rented an apartment, but she had a cat and club, book club, and Pinawa Lutheran Church. Elaine enjoyed hav- GH[VHUYLFHVFRP ing her cottage at Crooked Lake, so she could keep in touch with dog to look after. She never was a dominant or moving force 1257+ ($67 35$,5,( *5$,1 in community organizations, but served several minor roles her Broadview friends. ,1& %8<,1* )((' %$5/(< such as setting tables, doing dishes, compiling schedules etc. Known for her acerbic wit and forthright honesty, Elaine was an 62<%($16 '$0$*(' &$12/$ For a number of years Marion conducted the Natural History entertaining conversationalist and enjoyed deprecating herself and 2Q )DUP 3LFNXS 3URPSW 3D\PHQW those around her. Friends and family were very important to her, 3+  :(%6,7( Christmas Bird Count in the rural area surrounding the farm. QHSUDLULHJUDLQFRP ´,Q %XVLQHVV WR She also compiled a family history book. Reading, especially DQGVKHZDVDOZD\VWKH¿UVWWRRIIHUDKHOSLQJKDQG6KHIHOWEOHVV 6HUYH:HVWHUQ3URGXFHUVµ history novels and animal stories, was a lifelong interest. ed to work many years alongside close family friend and neighbour, Predeceased by husband Wilson; her father and mother; Corinne Markwart (Johnson). She was steadfastly supportive of her brothers, Dave and his wife Cathie, Mervyn, Frank, Hugh and mother and “the old people” (Roy’s aunts and uncles), and kept in his wife Ainslie; and by a sister, Gladys; sisters-in-law, Mildred touch will all Roy’s and her relatives. Wotherspoon and Vicki Wotherspoon. Marion is survived by Elaine, never one to shy away from hard work, forever had a her nieces, nephews. project on the go, whether farming, helping someone paint a room Due to current public health restrictions, there will be no RUIRXUUH¿QLVKLQJDÀRRUGLJJLQJDXWLOLW\WUHQFKWRDJDUDJHDW funeral service held at this time. (calling her son to report progress every 100 shovelfuls) or crafting Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation (painting, ceramics, knitting, crocheting and quilting). Care, Melville. Elaine is predeceased by her husband, Roy Strandlund; her parents, Edith and Reg; her brothers, Murray, Lyndon and Don- ald. She leaves to mourn, her children: Susan Wonko (Strandlund) (Neil, Connor and Mark), Cameron Strandlund (Nicole, Jared and Sean) and Leslie Strandlund (Blair Skinner, Brett, Jeffrey, Mats and www.baileysfuneralhome.com Blaze); and her brother, Robert Reeve. “Granny” enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Wheth- er it was making teepees or cookies, reading books, pulling a VOHGSOD\LQJFULEEDJHRUFKDVLQJWKHPZLWKDÀ\VZDWWHUZKHQVKH thought they needed it. She was blessed to hold her new great- Rev. Carol Joanne Savaria grandchild, Carla Wonko (Connor and Becca Wonko). 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